HAYS – The Hays Larks opened their long-awaited and coronavirus-delayed season with
a doubleheader sweep of the Colorado Pirates in front of a large Saturday night
crowd at Larks Park. Hays won the opener 10-0 in five innings then took the
second game 7-2.

The two teams close out the Rocky Mountain Baseball League
series Sunday at 7 p.m.

Game 1: Larks 10,
Pirates 0 (5 innings) 
The Larks took advantage off four walks and two hits batters and scored eight
in the first inning.

Matt Cavanaugh, Grant Lung and Max McGuire both drove in two
runs

Wyatt Divis and Rustin Hays combined on a two-hit shutout.
Divis gave up two hits while striking out five and walking one and picked up
the win. Hays induced three groundouts in a 1-2-3 fifth.

Larks 7, Pirates 2 
Palmer Hutchison’s sacrifice fly scored S. Cooper in the bottom of the fourth
to break a 2-2 tie and give the Larks the lead for good. The Larks scored five
in the inning. Matt Cavanaugh followed Hutchison with an RBI double. Grant Lung
singled home a run and Corbin Truslow singled home two runs.

Lung, Truslow, Cavanaugh and Cam Pehrson all had two hits.
Lung and Truslow both drove in two.

Ryan Ruder pitched&nbsp; a
scoreless fourth and picked up the win.

HAYS – The Hays Larks opened their long-awaited and coronavirus-delayed season with
a doubleheader sweep of the Colorado Pirates in front of a large Saturday night
crowd at Larks Park. Hays won the opener 10-0 in five innings then took the
second game 7-2.The two teams close out the Rocky Mountain Baseball League
series Sunday at 7 p.m.Game 1: Larks 10,
Pirates 0 (5 innings) 
The Larks took advantage off four walks and two hits batters and scored eight
in the first inning.Matt Cavanaugh, Grant Lung and Max McGuire both drove in two
runsWyatt Divis and Rustin Hays combined on a two-hit shutout.
Divis gave up two hits while striking out five and walking one and picked up
the win. Hays induced three groundouts in a 1-2-3 fifth.Larks 7, Pirates 2 
Palmer Hutchison’s sacrifice fly scored S. Cooper in the bottom of the fourth
to break a 2-2 tie and give the Larks the lead for good. The Larks scored five
in the inning. Matt Cavanaugh followed Hutchison with an RBI double. Grant Lung
singled home a run and Corbin Truslow singled home two runs.Lung, Truslow, Cavanaugh and Cam Pehrson all had two hits.
Lung and Truslow both drove in two.Ryan Ruder pitched&nbsp; a
scoreless fourth and picked up the win.

Larks open season with sweep of Pirates

BUHLER – The Hays Senior Eagles blew out the Topeka Senators
12-0 then rallied late to knock off the Topeka Scrappers 3-2 Saturday to earn
the No. 1 seed entering bracket play at the Bob Hooper Showcase.

The Eagles (6-0) open bracket play against the Great Bend Chiefs&nbsp; Sunday
at 1 p.m.&nbsp; The Chiefs (5-3) beat the Wichita Aeros 7-5 and
the Hutchinson Colts 4-3 in pool play.

Eagles 12, Topeka
Senators 0 (5 innings) 
Brock Lummus and Colby Dreiling both had three hits. Lummus homered
and tripled and drove in five runs. He drove in the game's first run with a first inning single. His two-run homer in the fourth
pushed the lead to 6-0. Lummus' two-run triple in the fifth made it 9-0.

Garrett Wellbrock, Dalton Dale and Keatyn Barnett combined
on a two-hit shutout. Wellbrock allowed one hit with two strikeouts and a walk
over the first two innings and picked up the win. Dale pitched two scoreless
innings of relief followed by Barnett who struck out three in
the fifth.

Eagles 3, Topeka
Scrappers 2 
Josh Haynes two-out single to right scored Carson Jacobs to break a 2-2
tie. Brady Kreutzer then came in and worked a 1-2-3 seventh to move the Eagles
to 2-0 in pool play.

After falling behind 2-0, the eagles scored two in the
bottom of the fourth on a Carson Jacobs single.

Colby Dreiling allowed two unearned runs on four hits over 5
1/3 innings for the win. Kreutzer picked up the save. 

BUHLER – The Hays Senior Eagles blew out the Topeka Senators
12-0 then rallied late to knock off the Topeka Scrappers 3-2 Saturday to earn
the No. 1 seed entering bracket play at the Bob Hooper Showcase.The Eagles (6-0) open bracket play against the Great Bend Chiefs&nbsp; Sunday
at 1 p.m.&nbsp; The Chiefs (5-3) beat the Wichita Aeros 7-5 and
the Hutchinson Colts 4-3 in pool play.Eagles 12, Topeka
Senators 0 (5 innings) 
Brock Lummus and Colby Dreiling both had three hits. Lummus homered
and tripled and drove in five runs. He drove in the game's first run with a first inning single. His two-run homer in the fourth
pushed the lead to 6-0. Lummus' two-run triple in the fifth made it 9-0.Garrett Wellbrock, Dalton Dale and Keatyn Barnett combined
on a two-hit shutout. Wellbrock allowed one hit with two strikeouts and a walk
over the first two innings and picked up the win. Dale pitched two scoreless
innings of relief followed by Barnett who struck out three in
the fifth.Eagles 3, Topeka
Scrappers 2 
Josh Haynes two-out single to right scored Carson Jacobs to break a 2-2
tie. Brady Kreutzer then came in and worked a 1-2-3 seventh to move the Eagles
to 2-0 in pool play.After falling behind 2-0, the eagles scored two in the
bottom of the fourth on a Carson Jacobs single.Colby Dreiling allowed two unearned runs on four hits over 5
1/3 innings for the win. Kreutzer picked up the save.

Senior Eagles 2-0 at Bob Hooper Showcase

HAYS – Jace Wentling went 3-for-3, drove in four runs and scored three times to lead the TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U baseball team to a 14-4, four
inning run-rule victory over the Salina Eagles Saturday night at the TMP-Field.
The win came after the Eagles 9-1 win in game one.

Wentling's first inning single drove in the first of four Monarch runs in the in the first inning. The Monarchs (7-5) scored four more in the second then blew
the game open with six in the third.

Nick Herrman allowed one run on two hits over three innings
and picked up the win.

Salina scored three in the first to take control in game
one. They added five more in the fourth then another in the sixth for the
six-inning run-rule win.

The Monarchs were held to four singles. Drew Werth drove in
TMP’s lone run in the second.

Mason Robbins allowed three runs on six hits with five
strikeouts over three innings but suffered the loss.

The Monarchs play the Great Bend Chiefs Tuesday at the Great
Bend Sports Complex.

HAYS – Jace Wentling went 3-for-3, drove in four runs and scored three times to lead the TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U baseball team to a 14-4, four
inning run-rule victory over the Salina Eagles Saturday night at the TMP-Field.
The win came after the Eagles 9-1 win in game one.Wentling's first inning single drove in the first of four Monarch runs in the in the first inning. The Monarchs (7-5) scored four more in the second then blew
the game open with six in the third.Nick Herrman allowed one run on two hits over three innings
and picked up the win.Salina scored three in the first to take control in game
one. They added five more in the fourth then another in the sixth for the
six-inning run-rule win.The Monarchs were held to four singles. Drew Werth drove in
TMP’s lone run in the second.Mason Robbins allowed three runs on six hits with five
strikeouts over three innings but suffered the loss.The Monarchs play the Great Bend Chiefs Tuesday at the Great
Bend Sports Complex.

Monarchs 18U splits with Salina Eagles

MANHATTAN, Kansas – Kansas State Athletics, in conjunction with university and county medical officials, has announced it has paused all voluntary workouts for football student-athletes for 14 days following the most recent COVID-19 test results.

As of June 19, a total of 14 student-athletes have tested positive for active COVID-19 following PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing of more than 130 student-athletes. The 14 individuals who have tested positive are being medically managed according to current local, state, national, and CDC guidelines, which begins with self-isolation for 10 days and until the patient is without fever for 72 hours without medication, whichever takes longer.

“The health and well-being of our student-athletes will always be our top priority,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. “Following the most recent test results, we felt like temporarily pausing all football workouts and access to our facilities was the best decision for everyone. We continue to take this situation very seriously and want to do everything we can to get back to workouts soon.”

The department will continue to work closely and communicate with county and university health officials to evaluate the situation and continue best practices.

MANHATTAN, Kansas – Kansas State Athletics, in conjunction with university and county medical officials, has announced it has paused all voluntary workouts for football student-athletes for 14 days following the most recent COVID-19 test results.As of June 19, a total of 14 student-athletes have tested positive for active COVID-19 following PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing of more than 130 student-athletes. The 14 individuals who have tested positive are being medically managed according to current local, state, national, and CDC guidelines, which begins with self-isolation for 10 days and until the patient is without fever for 72 hours without medication, whichever takes longer.“The health and well-being of our student-athletes will always be our top priority,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. “Following the most recent test results, we felt like temporarily pausing all football workouts and access to our facilities was the best decision for everyone. We continue to take this situation very seriously and want to do everything we can to get back to workouts soon.”The department will continue to work closely and communicate with county and university health officials to evaluate the situation and continue best practices.Kansas State Athletics

K-State pauses all voluntary workouts for football student-athletes

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Prior to our student-athletes returning to participate in voluntary activities, Kansas Athletics has been guided by the medical professionals at Kansas Team Health who have created policies and procedures to be properly prepared for the return of the football student-athletes. The plan created by Kansas Team Health requires COVID-19 testing of student-athletes and staff as well as detailed daily procedures to maintain proper compliance with health and safety guidelines. The detailed document can be found by clicking here.

As of today, 86 football student-athletes received the nasopharyngeal swab and antibody blood tests, and 110 staff members (includes coaches and support staff) received the nasopharyngeal swab test. Of the 86 student-athletes tested, one student athlete tested positive for COVID-19 and another student-athlete tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. The student-athlete with the positive COVID-19 test had shown no symptoms prior to returning the Lawrence community for voluntary football activities. This individual is self-isolating and is being monitored frequently by medical professionals.

The student-athlete whose test result was positive for antibodies was unaware of previously contracting COVID-19. As detailed in the policies linked above, any student-athlete with a positive antibody test will receive additional evaluation by medical professionals.

Similar testing procedures will apply to all returning student-athletes from other teams. All activities will be closely monitored by the physicians, athletic trainers and strength and conditioning staffs within Kansas Team Health and will follow a stringent set of health and safety guidelines.

Statement from Director of Athletics Jeff Long

“The health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes remains the highest priority in our athletics department. As our student-athletes choose to return at various dates in the coming weeks for voluntary activities, it is our priority to them, as well as their families, to ensure their health is appropriately cared for even more so now during this pandemic.

“Our staff and doctors have been prepared for the inevitable situation where a student-athlete received a positive COVID-19 test and immediately followed the plans and policies prepared by Kansas Team Health. Our student-athlete is being cared for and provided necessary items should he develop symptoms.

“The partnership with Kansas Team Health has been a tremendous asset since it was formed a year ago, but as we’ve all navigated this uncharted territory together, the medical advice and recommendations from their team of experts has been a tremendous benefit for our student-athletes, coaches and staff.

“While we can be almost certain there will be additional positive tests, we are committed to properly handling each individual with the highest medical care and doing our part to mitigate the spread.”

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Prior to our student-athletes returning to participate in voluntary activities, Kansas Athletics has been guided by the medical professionals at Kansas Team Health who have created policies and procedures to be properly prepared for the return of the football student-athletes. The plan created by Kansas Team Health requires COVID-19 testing of student-athletes and staff as well as detailed daily procedures to maintain proper compliance with health and safety guidelines. The detailed document can be found by clicking here.As of today, 86 football student-athletes received the nasopharyngeal swab and antibody blood tests, and 110 staff members (includes coaches and support staff) received the nasopharyngeal swab test. Of the 86 student-athletes tested, one student athlete tested positive for COVID-19 and another student-athlete tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. The student-athlete with the positive COVID-19 test had shown no symptoms prior to returning the Lawrence community for voluntary football activities. This individual is self-isolating and is being monitored frequently by medical professionals.The student-athlete whose test result was positive for antibodies was unaware of previously contracting COVID-19. As detailed in the policies linked above, any student-athlete with a positive antibody test will receive additional evaluation by medical professionals.Similar testing procedures will apply to all returning student-athletes from other teams. All activities will be closely monitored by the physicians, athletic trainers and strength and conditioning staffs within Kansas Team Health and will follow a stringent set of health and safety guidelines.Statement from Director of Athletics Jeff Long“The health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes remains the highest priority in our athletics department. As our student-athletes choose to return at various dates in the coming weeks for voluntary activities, it is our priority to them, as well as their families, to ensure their health is appropriately cared for even more so now during this pandemic.“Our staff and doctors have been prepared for the inevitable situation where a student-athlete received a positive COVID-19 test and immediately followed the plans and policies prepared by Kansas Team Health. Our student-athlete is being cared for and provided necessary items should he develop symptoms.“The partnership with Kansas Team Health has been a tremendous asset since it was formed a year ago, but as we’ve all navigated this uncharted territory together, the medical advice and recommendations from their team of experts has been a tremendous benefit for our student-athletes, coaches and staff.“While we can be almost certain there will be additional positive tests, we are committed to properly handling each individual with the highest medical care and doing our part to mitigate the spread.”Kansas Athletics

Kansas football COVID-19 testing and results update

In a news release Friday, the Hays Larks announced its season opener will be at 6 p.m. Saturday with a&nbsp;doubleheader against the Colorado Pirates.

The game — and the serious — were in doubt after a Larks player tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month.

"In consultation with the Ellis County Health Department, Larks Board 
of Directors and following all applicable KDHE guidelines, the Larks’ 
season will continue," the organization said in a news release. "Larks staff, coaches and players are taking 
measures to maintain a safe and healthy environment and encourage all 
fans to do the same.

"Please maintain social distancing and basic 
hygiene practices while in the park," the organization said in a news 
release. "Please do not attend games if you are ill or feeling ill.&nbsp; We 
look forward to a great season and appreciate the outpouring of support 
from our community and fans."&nbsp;

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 </figure>In a news release Friday, the Hays Larks announced its season opener will be at 6 p.m. Saturday with a&nbsp;doubleheader against the Colorado Pirates.The game — and the serious — were in doubt after a Larks player tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this month."In consultation with the Ellis County Health Department, Larks Board 
of Directors and following all applicable KDHE guidelines, the Larks’ 
season will continue," the organization said in a news release. "Larks staff, coaches and players are taking 
measures to maintain a safe and healthy environment and encourage all 
fans to do the same."Please maintain social distancing and basic 
hygiene practices while in the park," the organization said in a news 
release. "Please do not attend games if you are ill or feeling ill.&nbsp; We 
look forward to a great season and appreciate the outpouring of support 
from our community and fans."&nbsp;

Hays Larks: Season opener this weekend is a go

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association wrapped up its week-long 2020-21 schedule reveal&nbsp;by unveiling the conference slates for baseball, softball and tennis on Friday. The Fort Hays State baseball team will play a three-game weekend set against all 11 conference opponents, including six series in Hays and five on the road. For the 2021 season, each three-game set will be played over two days, including one doubleheader and one single game. With the DII Presidents Council's decision to reduce the maximum number of games played to 40, the Tigers can schedule up to seven additional non-conference games. Non-conference matchups and official game dates for league games are to be announced. The conference also announced that the 2021 MIAA Baseball Championship will be an eight-team, double elimination tournament held over four days.

2021 Fort Hays State Baseball Conference Schedule February 26-28 Pittsburg State March 5-7 at Central Oklahoma March 12-14 at Central Missouri March 19-21 Rogers State March 26-28 Missouri Southern April 2-4 at Northeastern State April 9-11 at Missouri Western April 16-18 Northwest Missouri State April 23-25 Washburn April 30-May 2 at Emporia State May 7-9 Newman Games will played over two days during assigned weekend

The Tiger softball team will play a standard 26-game conference schedule, including doubleheaders against all 13 league rivals. The Tigers can schedule up to 18 non-league contests to complete its 44-game schedule for the 2021 season. Similar to baseball, the 2021 MIAA Softball Championship will consist of an eight-team, double elimination bracket held over four days.

2021 Fort Hays State Softball Conference Schedule March 12 at Central Missouri March 13 at Lincoln March 19 Rogers State March 20 Northeastern State March 26 at Washburn March 27 at Emporia State April 2 Pittsburg State April 3 Missouri Southern April 9 or 10 Nebraska-Kearney April 16 Northwest Missouri State April 17 Missouri Western April 30 at Newman May 1&nbsp;at Central Oklahoma

The Fort Hays State tennis team will also face off against each conference school once during the spring season, including four home duals and four road contests. Tentative dates for each matchup are listed below and are subject to change. Tennis was allotted 17 dates of competition throughout the 2020-21 season, giving the Tigers the ability to schedule up to nine dates of non-conference competition. The 2021 MIAA Women's Tennis Championship was also modified, moving from an eight-team bracket held over three to a six-team tournament held over two days.

2021 Fort Hays State Tennis Conference Schedule March 27 Northeastern State March 28 Central Oklahoma April 2 at Missouri Western April 7 at Nebraska-Kearney April 16 Washburn April 17 Northwest Missouri State April 23 at Emporia State April 24 at Newman

Additional non-conference contests, game times and official dates will be announced in the coming weeks - check back with fhsuathletics.com for all updates.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association wrapped up its week-long 2020-21 schedule reveal&nbsp;by unveiling the conference slates for baseball, softball and tennis on Friday. The Fort Hays State baseball team will play a three-game weekend set against all 11 conference opponents, including six series in Hays and five on the road. For the 2021 season, each three-game set will be played over two days, including one doubleheader and one single game. With the DII Presidents Council's decision to reduce the maximum number of games played to 40, the Tigers can schedule up to seven additional non-conference games. Non-conference matchups and official game dates for league games are to be announced. The conference also announced that the 2021 MIAA Baseball Championship will be an eight-team, double elimination tournament held over four days. 2021 Fort Hays State Baseball Conference Schedule February 26-28 Pittsburg State March 5-7 at Central Oklahoma March 12-14 at Central Missouri March 19-21 Rogers State March 26-28 Missouri Southern April 2-4 at Northeastern State April 9-11 at Missouri Western April 16-18 Northwest Missouri State April 23-25 Washburn April 30-May 2 at Emporia State May 7-9 Newman Games will played over two days during assigned weekend The Tiger softball team will play a standard 26-game conference schedule, including doubleheaders against all 13 league rivals. The Tigers can schedule up to 18 non-league contests to complete its 44-game schedule for the 2021 season. Similar to baseball, the 2021 MIAA Softball Championship will consist of an eight-team, double elimination bracket held over four days. 2021 Fort Hays State Softball Conference Schedule March 12 at Central Missouri March 13 at Lincoln March 19 Rogers State March 20 Northeastern State March 26 at Washburn March 27 at Emporia State April 2 Pittsburg State April 3 Missouri Southern April 9 or 10 Nebraska-Kearney April 16 Northwest Missouri State April 17 Missouri Western April 30 at Newman May 1&nbsp;at Central Oklahoma The Fort Hays State tennis team will also face off against each conference school once during the spring season, including four home duals and four road contests. Tentative dates for each matchup are listed below and are subject to change. Tennis was allotted 17 dates of competition throughout the 2020-21 season, giving the Tigers the ability to schedule up to nine dates of non-conference competition. The 2021 MIAA Women's Tennis Championship was also modified, moving from an eight-team bracket held over three to a six-team tournament held over two days. 2021 Fort Hays State Tennis Conference Schedule March 27 Northeastern State March 28 Central Oklahoma April 2 at Missouri Western April 7 at Nebraska-Kearney April 16 Washburn April 17 Northwest Missouri State April 23 at Emporia State April 24 at Newman Additional non-conference contests, game times and official dates will be announced in the coming weeks - check back with fhsuathletics.com for all updates.FHSU Athletics

FHSU spring sports schedules released

LARNED - The
TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U baseball team was swept on the road by Larned Thursday night. Larned rallied for a 10-2 win in game one then took the second contest 10-2. 

The Monarchs (6-4) led the opener 7-2 before Larned scored
five in the fourth to tie the game, then after TMP scored a run in the top of the fifth to take the lead back,
Larned answered with two in the bottom of the inning to take the lead for good.

Mason Robbins had two of TMP's six hits and drove in two runs.

Nick Helget pitched 1 2/3 innings of relief, giving up three runs on four hits and took the loss.

Larned won game one despite committing eight errors.

Larned
scored six in the second to go up 7-0 in the second game. 

Jace Wentling had two of the Monarchs four hits, both were doubles and he drove in a run.

Mason Robbins allowed five runs on five hits over 1 2/3 inings took the loss. 

After
winnings five straight, the Monarchs have dropped three of their last four. They host the Salina Eagles Saturday in a five o’clock
doubleheader at the TMP-Marian Field.

LARNED - The
TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U baseball team was swept on the road by Larned Thursday night. Larned rallied for a 10-2 win in game one then took the second contest 10-2. The Monarchs (6-4) led the opener 7-2 before Larned scored
five in the fourth to tie the game, then after TMP scored a run in the top of the fifth to take the lead back,
Larned answered with two in the bottom of the inning to take the lead for good.Mason Robbins had two of TMP's six hits and drove in two runs.Nick Helget pitched 1 2/3 innings of relief, giving up three runs on four hits and took the loss.Larned won game one despite committing eight errors.Larned
scored six in the second to go up 7-0 in the second game. Jace Wentling had two of the Monarchs four hits, both were doubles and he drove in a run.Mason Robbins allowed five runs on five hits over 1 2/3 inings took the loss. After
winnings five straight, the Monarchs have dropped three of their last four. They host the Salina Eagles Saturday in a five o’clock
doubleheader at the TMP-Marian Field.

TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U swept at Larned

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Schedules for the 2020-21 Fort Hays State men's and women's basketball seasons were released by the MIAA office on Thursday. In response to last month's decision by the Division II Presidents Council to reduce the maximum number of regular season basketball&nbsp;games to 22 during the 2020-21 season, the MIAA CEO Council and the Institutional Representative Council made the decision to create a complete 22-game conference schedule for the upcoming season. Each school in the conference will play 11 home games and 11 road games between November 19 and February 27. The Tigers are slated to open the season against a pair of in-state rivals, hosting Washburn on Thursday, November 19 before battling Emporia State on Saturday, November 21 inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. As a result, the Tigers will face off with nine conference rivals twice and four schools just once. Fort Hays State will play one regular-season game against&nbsp;in-state rivals Washburn, Emporia State and Pittsburg State as well as Missouri Southern, while challenging the other nine league schools twice&nbsp;throughout the regular season. Before kicking off the regular season, the women's basketball team will play&nbsp;exhibition contests against UConn&nbsp;on Monday, November 2 and K-State on Thursday, November 5.&nbsp;

An exhibition schedule for the men's team will be announced at a later date. In an additional cost-saving measure, the CEO Council voted to modify the 2021 MIAA Championship tournament to include the top eight teams in the final regular season standings. After including 10 teams and five days of competition inside historic Municipal Auditorium each of the last two years, this year's event will transpire over a four-day span in Kansas City, Mo.

2020-21 Fort Hays State basketball schedule *Dates and times are subject to change

Thursday, November 19&nbsp; Washburn Saturday, November 21&nbsp; Emporia State Saturday, December 5&nbsp; at Nebraska-Kearney Thursday, December 10&nbsp; at Central Oklahoma Saturday, December 12&nbsp; at Newman Thursday, December 17&nbsp; Northeastern State Saturday, December 19&nbsp; Rogers State Thursday, January 7&nbsp; at Central Missouri Saturday, January 9&nbsp; at Lincoln Thursday, January 14&nbsp; Northwest Missouri State Saturday, January 16&nbsp; Missouri Western Thursday, January 21&nbsp; at Missouri Southern Saturday, January 23&nbsp; at Pittsburg State Saturday, January 30&nbsp; Nebraska-Kearney Thursday, February 4&nbsp; Newman Saturday, February 6&nbsp; Central Oklahoma Thursday, February 11&nbsp; at Rogers State Saturday, February 13&nbsp; at Northeastern State Thursday, February 18&nbsp; Lincoln Saturday, February 20&nbsp; Central Missouri Thursday, February 25&nbsp; at Missouri Western Saturday, February 27&nbsp; at Northwest Missouri State Thurs.-Sun.March 4-7&nbsp; MIAA Championships Fri.-Tues.March 12-16&nbsp; NCAA DII Central Regional Tues.-Sat.March 23-27&nbsp; NCAA DII Elite Eight Home games in&nbsp;bold&nbsp;&nbsp;

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Schedules for the 2020-21 Fort Hays State men's and women's basketball seasons were released by the MIAA office on Thursday. In response to last month's decision by the Division II Presidents Council to reduce the maximum number of regular season basketball&nbsp;games to 22 during the 2020-21 season, the MIAA CEO Council and the Institutional Representative Council made the decision to create a complete 22-game conference schedule for the upcoming season. Each school in the conference will play 11 home games and 11 road games between November 19 and February 27. The Tigers are slated to open the season against a pair of in-state rivals, hosting Washburn on Thursday, November 19 before battling Emporia State on Saturday, November 21 inside Gross Memorial Coliseum. As a result, the Tigers will face off with nine conference rivals twice and four schools just once. Fort Hays State will play one regular-season game against&nbsp;in-state rivals Washburn, Emporia State and Pittsburg State as well as Missouri Southern, while challenging the other nine league schools twice&nbsp;throughout the regular season. Before kicking off the regular season, the women's basketball team will play&nbsp;exhibition contests against UConn&nbsp;on Monday, November 2 and K-State on Thursday, November 5.&nbsp; An exhibition schedule for the men's team will be announced at a later date. In an additional cost-saving measure, the CEO Council voted to modify the 2021 MIAA Championship tournament to include the top eight teams in the final regular season standings. After including 10 teams and five days of competition inside historic Municipal Auditorium each of the last two years, this year's event will transpire over a four-day span in Kansas City, Mo.2020-21 Fort Hays State basketball schedule *Dates and times are subject to change Thursday, November 19&nbsp; Washburn Saturday, November 21&nbsp; Emporia State Saturday, December 5&nbsp; at Nebraska-Kearney Thursday, December 10&nbsp; at Central Oklahoma Saturday, December 12&nbsp; at Newman Thursday, December 17&nbsp; Northeastern State Saturday, December 19&nbsp; Rogers State Thursday, January 7&nbsp; at Central Missouri Saturday, January 9&nbsp; at Lincoln Thursday, January 14&nbsp; Northwest Missouri State Saturday, January 16&nbsp; Missouri Western Thursday, January 21&nbsp; at Missouri Southern Saturday, January 23&nbsp; at Pittsburg State Saturday, January 30&nbsp; Nebraska-Kearney Thursday, February 4&nbsp; Newman Saturday, February 6&nbsp; Central Oklahoma Thursday, February 11&nbsp; at Rogers State Saturday, February 13&nbsp; at Northeastern State Thursday, February 18&nbsp; Lincoln Saturday, February 20&nbsp; Central Missouri Thursday, February 25&nbsp; at Missouri Western Saturday, February 27&nbsp; at Northwest Missouri State Thurs.-Sun.March 4-7&nbsp; MIAA Championships Fri.-Tues.March 12-16&nbsp; NCAA DII Central Regional Tues.-Sat.March 23-27&nbsp; NCAA DII Elite Eight Home games in&nbsp;bold&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

FHSU basketball schedules released

CoSIDA released its Academic All-America Team for At-Large Sports on Thursday (June 18). Fort Hays State senior&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4939">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;added yet another major honor to his collection, named to the First Team for 2019-20 after receiving Second Team honors the previous year. Ball is one of just 45 student-athletes nationally in NCAA Division II recognized on the At-Large Team, which combines the sports of wrestling, fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and water polo. He is one of 17 first-team selections, and just one of three from the sport of wrestling named to the first team. He is the first student-athlete in the history of the Fort Hays State wrestling program to be named an Academic All-America by CoSIDA more than once. Ball is a Technology Studies major at Fort Hays State. He carried a 3.81 cumulative GPA into the spring semester. CoSIDA Academic All-District and All-America honors are based on both a student-athlete's athletic and academic accomplishments. Ball was a men's finalist for the MIAA Ken B. Jones Award as a junior in 2019. With the spring sports season in 2020 canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MIAA created Fall and Winter Student-Athletes of the Year in 2020 as a temporary replacement for the Ken B. Jones Award. Ball was a finalist for the Winter Student-Athlete of the Year award. Ball was one of the top wrestlers in NCAA Division II throughout his career. He earned All-America honors for the third time in his career in 2020 by finishing 16-1 overall. After a fourth-place national finish in 2019, Ball was poised to make a run at the individual national title once again. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Wrestling Championships. With no championship event to determine All-America performers this year, the NWCA voted on All-America honors for 2020. Ball held at No. 2 ranking at 141 pounds for the majority of the season. Ball wrapped his storied FHSU career as the program's leader win percentage all time, posting a staggering 130-22 overall record (.855). He was very successful in the classroom as well, earning the MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award and NWCA All-Academic Award four times, while gracing the MIAA Academic Honor Roll five times. Though this award is for Ball's accomplishments as a member of the wrestling team, he also competed as a pole vaulter for the FHSU Track and Field team. Ball is a four-time member of the NWCA Division II All-Academic Team. He is the third Academic All-America selection for FHSU in 2019-20, joining Moritz Walther (men's soccer) and Darby Hirsch (women's soccer). <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/documents/2020/6/17//AcAA_20atlarge_D2.pdf?id=6060">2020 CoSIDA Division II Academic All-America Team for At-Large Sports&nbsp;(PDF)</a>

CoSIDA released its Academic All-America Team for At-Large Sports on Thursday (June 18). Fort Hays State senior&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4939">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;added yet another major honor to his collection, named to the First Team for 2019-20 after receiving Second Team honors the previous year. Ball is one of just 45 student-athletes nationally in NCAA Division II recognized on the At-Large Team, which combines the sports of wrestling, fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and water polo. He is one of 17 first-team selections, and just one of three from the sport of wrestling named to the first team. He is the first student-athlete in the history of the Fort Hays State wrestling program to be named an Academic All-America by CoSIDA more than once. Ball is a Technology Studies major at Fort Hays State. He carried a 3.81 cumulative GPA into the spring semester. CoSIDA Academic All-District and All-America honors are based on both a student-athlete's athletic and academic accomplishments. Ball was a men's finalist for the MIAA Ken B. Jones Award as a junior in 2019. With the spring sports season in 2020 canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MIAA created Fall and Winter Student-Athletes of the Year in 2020 as a temporary replacement for the Ken B. Jones Award. Ball was a finalist for the Winter Student-Athlete of the Year award. Ball was one of the top wrestlers in NCAA Division II throughout his career. He earned All-America honors for the third time in his career in 2020 by finishing 16-1 overall. After a fourth-place national finish in 2019, Ball was poised to make a run at the individual national title once again. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Wrestling Championships. With no championship event to determine All-America performers this year, the NWCA voted on All-America honors for 2020. Ball held at No. 2 ranking at 141 pounds for the majority of the season. Ball wrapped his storied FHSU career as the program's leader win percentage all time, posting a staggering 130-22 overall record (.855). He was very successful in the classroom as well, earning the MIAA Scholar-Athlete Award and NWCA All-Academic Award four times, while gracing the MIAA Academic Honor Roll five times. Though this award is for Ball's accomplishments as a member of the wrestling team, he also competed as a pole vaulter for the FHSU Track and Field team. Ball is a four-time member of the NWCA Division II All-Academic Team. He is the third Academic All-America selection for FHSU in 2019-20, joining Moritz Walther (men's soccer) and Darby Hirsch (women's soccer). <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/documents/2020/6/17//AcAA_20atlarge_D2.pdf?id=6060">2020 CoSIDA Division II Academic All-America Team for At-Large Sports&nbsp;(PDF)</a>FHSU Athletics

Brandon Ball named to CoSIDA Academic All-America first team for at-large sports

Fort Hays State women's soccer coach Blake Reynolds visits about his 2020 recruiting class as well as how his team has handled the coronavirus shudown.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Women's soccer coach Blake Reynolds

BUHLER - Big
nights from Brock Lummus and Carson Jacobs helped the Hays Senior Eagles 19U baseball team to a 10-6 and 8-4 win over the Buhler Nationals at Wheatland Park Wednesday night. 

Jacobs hit a two-run homer off the left field scoreboard to highlight a four-run first inning in the Eagles 10-6 win in game one. Jacobs also singled and drove in three. Lummus had two hits and drove in a pair of runs. Remington Cox also had two RBIs while Brady Kreutzer added three hits.

Kreutzer (1-0) pitched the final 2 2/3 innings of relief and picke dup the win.had three
hits and picked up the win in relief. After giving up a two-run homer to the first batter he faced, Kreutzer struck out the next three and finished with four strikeouts.

Lummus
hit a two-run homer in the first inning of game two then added a three-run shot in the fourth. Remington Cox, Dawson VonFeldt and Dalton Dale also drove in runs. Garrett Wellbrock added three of the Eagles 13 hits.

VonFeldt (1-0) pitched 2 2/3 solid innings for the win. He allowed three runs on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk.

The
Eagles are now 4-0 on the season. They are back in Buhler Friday for the first two games of the Bob Hooper Showcase. The Eagles open pool play against the Kansas Senators at 11 a.m. then play the Topeka Scrappers at 1:15 p.m.

BUHLER - Big
nights from Brock Lummus and Carson Jacobs helped the Hays Senior Eagles 19U baseball team to a 10-6 and 8-4 win over the Buhler Nationals at Wheatland Park Wednesday night. Jacobs hit a two-run homer off the left field scoreboard to highlight a four-run first inning in the Eagles 10-6 win in game one. Jacobs also singled and drove in three. Lummus had two hits and drove in a pair of runs. Remington Cox also had two RBIs while Brady Kreutzer added three hits.Kreutzer (1-0) pitched the final 2 2/3 innings of relief and picke dup the win.had three
hits and picked up the win in relief. After giving up a two-run homer to the first batter he faced, Kreutzer struck out the next three and finished with four strikeouts.Lummus
hit a two-run homer in the first inning of game two then added a three-run shot in the fourth. Remington Cox, Dawson VonFeldt and Dalton Dale also drove in runs. Garrett Wellbrock added three of the Eagles 13 hits.VonFeldt (1-0) pitched 2 2/3 solid innings for the win. He allowed three runs on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk.The
Eagles are now 4-0 on the season. They are back in Buhler Friday for the first two games of the Bob Hooper Showcase. The Eagles open pool play against the Kansas Senators at 11 a.m. then play the Topeka Scrappers at 1:15 p.m.

Long ball carries Senior Eagles to sweep of Buhler

HAYS, Kan. - On Wednesday, the MIAA released conference schedules for all 11 of its volleyball playing members. Though dates have been provided for the 20-match conference schedule by the MIAA, coaches of member schools are looking to possibly consolidate dates of conference matches (play more than one conference match in a day) in order to add non-conference match dates. The Division II Presidents Council back on May 20 reduced the maximum number of regular season playing dates to 20 in 2020. Volleyball counts "dates" of competition rather than "matches". Adjusting dates for conference matches will be subject to an approval process by the MIAA office. All match dates and times are subject to change in the coming weeks. Look for a full release from FHSU in the coming days when the schedule is completely finalized.

HAYS, Kan. - On Wednesday, the MIAA released conference schedules for all 11 of its volleyball playing members. Though dates have been provided for the 20-match conference schedule by the MIAA, coaches of member schools are looking to possibly consolidate dates of conference matches (play more than one conference match in a day) in order to add non-conference match dates. The Division II Presidents Council back on May 20 reduced the maximum number of regular season playing dates to 20 in 2020. Volleyball counts "dates" of competition rather than "matches". Adjusting dates for conference matches will be subject to an approval process by the MIAA office. All match dates and times are subject to change in the coming weeks. Look for a full release from FHSU in the coming days when the schedule is completely finalized.2020 FHSU Volleyball Schedule*9/18 Washburn9/19 Emporia State9/25 @ Central Oklahoma9/26 @ Newman10/2 Missouri Western10/3 Northwest Missouri10/6 Nebraska Kearney10/10 @ Central Missouri10/12 @ Emporia State10/16 Missouri Southern10/17 Pittsburg State10/20 @ Washburn10/23 Newman10/24 Central Oklahoma10/30 @ Northwest Missouri10/31 @ Missouri Western11/3 @ Nebraska Kearney11/6 Central Missouri11/13 @ Pittsburg State11/14 @ Missouri Southern*Dates subject to changeFHSU Athletics

2020 MIAA volleyball schedule update

HAYS, Kan. – With the decision of the Division II Presidents Council back on May 20 to reduce the maximum number of regular season women's soccer games from 18 to 14 in 2020, Fort Hays State Women's Soccer will face MIAA opponents exclusively for the upcoming season. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/schedule">SEE 2020 SCHEDULE HERE</a> The Tigers will play their usual 11-game conference slate, facing each MIAA team once in conference play. However, the Tigers will start their year with a pair of non-conference matches against MIAA foes Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney in Hays, which fills in 13 of their 14 total matches allowed. To ease the burden of finding non-conference matches in previous years under the 18-game model, the MIAA made three pods of four teams each. Schools within their four-team pod would each meet once in non-conference play in addition to their one meeting in conference play. Fort Hays State's pod consists of Emporia State, Nebraska-Kearney, and Washburn. This year, however, with the change in maximum number of regular season games allowed, the MIAA took away one of the three non-conference matches within a pod to keep its 8-team format for the conference tournament. To keep an 8-team format for the MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament (Sunday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 15), the 14th&nbsp;game of the season for MIAA teams will take place in either the first round (quarterfinals) of the MIAA Tournament, or as a "flex" game for teams finishing 9th&nbsp;through 12th&nbsp;in the conference standings. Winners of the first-round conference tournament games will advance on to semifinal matches at the site of the highest seed remaining, while one of the two "flex" game matches created by the MIAA office among the 9th&nbsp;through 12th&nbsp;place finishers will take place the same day as the quarterfinal round of the MIAA Tournament. This model, planned for just this season due to the reduction of games, creates a 14-game schedule for all 12 MIAA women's soccer teams. Coaches have the option of setting their two non-conference games to start the season on either Friday or Sunday, as you will note from the new schedule posted online. The match with Emporia State to open the year will be on either September 11 or 13, and the following match with Nebraska-Kearney will be on either September 18 or 20. This is also an option the final week of the season when FHSU travels to Nebraska-Kearney for their designated conference match on either October 30 or November 1. Fort Hays State finished fifth in the MIAA standings last year at 6-3-2, while posting an overall mark of 10-6-2. The Tigers enter their fourth season under the guidance of head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=834">Blake Reynolds</a>, posting at least 10 wins overall in all three of his seasons at the helm. The team will have several new faces this year with a mix of NCAA Division I transfers and true freshmen joining the mix.

HAYS, Kan. – With the decision of the Division II Presidents Council back on May 20 to reduce the maximum number of regular season women's soccer games from 18 to 14 in 2020, Fort Hays State Women's Soccer will face MIAA opponents exclusively for the upcoming season. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/schedule">SEE 2020 SCHEDULE HERE</a> The Tigers will play their usual 11-game conference slate, facing each MIAA team once in conference play. However, the Tigers will start their year with a pair of non-conference matches against MIAA foes Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney in Hays, which fills in 13 of their 14 total matches allowed. To ease the burden of finding non-conference matches in previous years under the 18-game model, the MIAA made three pods of four teams each. Schools within their four-team pod would each meet once in non-conference play in addition to their one meeting in conference play. Fort Hays State's pod consists of Emporia State, Nebraska-Kearney, and Washburn. This year, however, with the change in maximum number of regular season games allowed, the MIAA took away one of the three non-conference matches within a pod to keep its 8-team format for the conference tournament. To keep an 8-team format for the MIAA Women's Soccer Tournament (Sunday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 15), the 14th&nbsp;game of the season for MIAA teams will take place in either the first round (quarterfinals) of the MIAA Tournament, or as a "flex" game for teams finishing 9th&nbsp;through 12th&nbsp;in the conference standings. Winners of the first-round conference tournament games will advance on to semifinal matches at the site of the highest seed remaining, while one of the two "flex" game matches created by the MIAA office among the 9th&nbsp;through 12th&nbsp;place finishers will take place the same day as the quarterfinal round of the MIAA Tournament. This model, planned for just this season due to the reduction of games, creates a 14-game schedule for all 12 MIAA women's soccer teams. Coaches have the option of setting their two non-conference games to start the season on either Friday or Sunday, as you will note from the new schedule posted online. The match with Emporia State to open the year will be on either September 11 or 13, and the following match with Nebraska-Kearney will be on either September 18 or 20. This is also an option the final week of the season when FHSU travels to Nebraska-Kearney for their designated conference match on either October 30 or November 1. Fort Hays State finished fifth in the MIAA standings last year at 6-3-2, while posting an overall mark of 10-6-2. The Tigers enter their fourth season under the guidance of head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=834">Blake Reynolds</a>, posting at least 10 wins overall in all three of his seasons at the helm. The team will have several new faces this year with a mix of NCAA Division I transfers and true freshmen joining the mix.FHSU Athletics

FHSU women’s soccer faces MIAA opponents exclusively in 2020

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;K-State Athletics will honor a group of 11 outstanding individuals with induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame in September, school officials announced today.

The 2020 Hall of Fame class includes three football greats in&nbsp;David Allen,&nbsp;Jordy Nelson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Darren Sproles,&nbsp;Laurie Koehn&nbsp;(women’s basketball),&nbsp;Liz Wegner&nbsp;(volleyball),&nbsp;A.J. Morris&nbsp;(baseball),&nbsp;Mike Wreblewski&nbsp;(men’s basketball),&nbsp;Attila Zsiovczky&nbsp;(track and field) and&nbsp;Marty, John and Mary Vanier&nbsp;(contributors).

“This year’s group of 11 individuals is a star-studded class, and we are excited to welcome them into the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame,” said&nbsp;Kenny Lannou, Executive Associate Athletics Director for Communications and K-State Athletics Hall of Fame Chairperson. “Each of these inductees has made a lasting impact on K-State Athletics and Kansas State University, and we look forward to welcoming them back to Manhattan this fall for a special induction weekend.”

The class is the 13th in the history of the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame, including the charter class of 1990, and will be honored during the weekend of September 5. Official induction ceremonies will take place on Friday, September 4, before the inductees are recognized at halftime of the football game against Buffalo the following day.

More ceremony details will be announced later this summer.

K-State Athletics Hall of Fame – Class of 2020 Biographies

David Allen starred for K-State football from 1997 through 2000 as a running back and return specialist. Despite an injury-shortened senior season, Allen left K-State as the all-time leader in career punt return average, yards, attempts, and touchdowns, with his seven career punt return touchdowns tying a NCAA record. A three-time All-Big 12 honoree, Allen burst into the national spotlight as a sophomore in 1998, becoming the first and only player to return a punt for a touchdown in three consecutive weeks while setting an NCAA record with four punt returns for touchdowns in a season, earning Consensus First Team All-American honors. In 1999 as a junior, Allen earned First team All-American honors again and was named one of five finalists for the Mosi Tatupu National Special Teams Player of the Year Award. Allen earned the starting running back spot as a senior in 2000, but an injury in the first game of the season ended his career at K-State. Allen went on to play six years of professional football, including five years in the NFL. In 2008, Allen was placed in the Ring of Honor at Bill Snyder Family Stadium and in 2018 was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.

Laurie Koehn was one of the greatest sharpshooters in women’s NCAA history while at K-State from 2002-05. She is the all-time leader in 3-point field goals made in Big 12 history with 392 (also a NCAA record until 2020) and in attempts at 942 while also holding the Big 12 record for career free-throw percentage at 87.7. Named the ESPN.com Rookie of the Year as a freshman, Koehn helped the Wildcats explode onto the national spotlight with a 26-8 season and a Sweet 16 appearance in 2002. The Cats followed up that season with a school-record 29-5 campaign in 2003 before claiming the program’s first-ever Big 12 Championship in 2004. Koehn was named All-Big 12 three times during her career and was a two-time Academic All-American. Koehn ranks fifth in school history in career points with 1,733 and remains littered in the record book for 3-pointers. Koehn signed a free agent contract with the Washington Mystics for the 2005 season and went on to enjoy an eight-year professional basketball career both in the WNBA and overseas. Among Koehn’s career international playing highlights was a gold medal as a member of Team USA’s U18 team in July of 2000 at the FIBA Americas Championship and a silver medal as a member of Team USA again in 2003 at the Pan American Games. Koehn was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.

A.J. Morris led the Wildcats as a junior to their first-ever NCAA Regional appearance. Morris ended the season with a school-record 14 wins a 2.09 ERA, earning Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, First Team All-Midwest Region honors, District Player of the Year, and NCAA Houston All-Regional team honors. Morris was a finalist for two national awards, the College Baseball Foundation Pitcher of the Year Award, and the Golden Spikes Award, given to college baseball’s annual top player. He also became the second Wildcat and first pitcher to ever be named Consensus First Team All-American. Morris set four single-season records including wins, innings pitched, and strikeouts, and saved his best games for the best opponents, going 7-0 with a 1.93 ERA against ranked teams. Morris was a fourth round draft choice by the Washington Nationals in 2009 and played seven seasons in professional baseball, making his MLB debut in 2016 with the Cincinnati Reds and playing with Team Italy at the World Baseball Classic in 2017.

A walk-on safety from Riley, Kansas as a freshman in 2003, Jordy Nelson eventually switched to wide receiver and blossomed into one of the greatest at that position in program history. As a senior in 2007, Nelson totaled 122 catches for 1,606 yards, both school records that stand today. Named as one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation’s top college wide receiver, Nelson also was named All-Big 12 as a receiver and as a returner, and became the 10th Wildcat to ever be named a Consensus First Team All-American. His 206 career receptions and 2,822 career yards receiving still rank third all-time, while he also finished his career with six punt returns for touchdowns. A second round draft choice by the Green Bay Packers in 2008, Nelson reached stardom with the Packers and in the NFL, winning Super Bowl XLV in 2011, setting the Packers’ single season receiving record in 2014 and earning his first Pro Bowl selection. Nelson also earned the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award in 2016 after missing the 2015 season with an injury and leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns. Nelson retired from the NFL in 2019 after 11 seasons with over 600 receptions, nearly 8,600 yards, and eight Green Bay franchise records. Nelson was placed into K-State football’s Ring of Honor in 2015 and is set to be inducted into Wisconsin’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.

Arguably the greatest running back ever to play at K-State, Sproles became a three-time All-American while with the Wildcats. In 2003, Sproles was tabbed First Team All-American, finished fifth in the Heisman voting, and third in the voting for Associated Press Player of the Year, all while helping the Wildcats upset No. 1 Oklahoma en route to their first Big 12 title. Sproles still holds numerous school records, including rushing yardage in a single season with 1,986 yards and in a career with 4,979 yards. A gifted returner, Sproles also still holds all-purpose yardage school records for a single season and in a career. A fourth round pick by San Diego in 2005, Sproles became an instant fan favorite, eventually setting the Chargers franchise record for career kickoff return yards. A few years later in 2011 with the Saints, Sproles set the franchise and NFL single season record for all-purpose yardage at 2,696 yards. Sproles earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2015 after leading the NFL in yards per punt return while with the Eagles and went on to earn three Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors in his 15-year NFL career. Sproles retired in 2019 ranking fifth on the NFL’s career all-purpose yardage list with 19,696 yards. A Super Bowl winner with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 and a member of the San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team, Sproles was also named to the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 2010 era and placed in K-State football’s Ring of Honor in 2015.

The children of K-State legacy family Jack and Donna Vanier, Marty, John, and Mary Vanier have continued the tradition of tremendous support of Kansas State University and K-State Athletics. In addition to their many University, civic, and local honors, awards, and gifts, Marty, John and Mary Vanier have contributed or been part of many critical K-State Athletics projects benefiting Wildcat student-athletes and fans from multiple sports, including but not limited to the K-State Golf Course Foundation at Colbert Hills, the Baseball-Soccer Campaign, the Ice Family Basketball Center, the Football Stadium Capital Improvements for the West Stadium Center, the Vanier Family Football Complex, and the current South End Zone/Building Champions Capital Initiative. Notably, all three were part of the 2005 Vanier family gift to K-State Athletics, then in 2014, the Vanier family gave a transformational gift of $60 million to Kansas State University benefiting many areas across campus, with a portion earmarked for K-State Athletics and specifically the Vanier Family Football Complex. Heavily involved in the support of multiple organizations across K-State’s main and satellite campuses, Marty, John, and Mary Vanier will join their parents, Jack and Donna Vanier, who were inducted in 1995 into the K-State Athletic Hall of Fame.

The first two-time All-American in K-State volleyball history, Liz Wegner-Busch helped the Wildcats to one of their most success four year stretches in school history from 1998-2001. Winning 80 matches over four years and making four NCAA Tournaments, Wegner also set the school record for career kills with 1,907, kills per set at 4.48, 20-kill matches with 27, total attacks at nearly 4,900, and total points at 2,161, over 280 more than the next student athlete. She is one of only three Wildcats to post 30 or more kills two or more times in match, including her career high of 35 against Baylor in 1999, which ranks third in school history. Wegner was also the first K-State attacker to post back-to-back seasons of 500 kills or more in school history. Not just an offensive force, Wegner posted over 1,000 digs in her career to be one of only five players ever with over 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs. Her 44 career double-doubles rank fifth all-time, including three matches of over 20 kills and 20 digs, fourth most in K-State history. A three-time All-Big 12 selection, Wegner became the first Wildcat in school history to be named to an NCAA All-Tournament team when she earned the distinction in 2000 for the Mideast Region. Wegner was also a two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection and earned Second Team Academic All-District honors as a senior.

A First Team All-American and school record holder, Mike Wroblewski played for Tex Winter and K-State men’s basketball from 1959-1962. As a senior in 1962, Wroblewski led the Wildcats averaging 19 points and 8.5 rebounds per game for a team that went 22-3 and finished No. 6 in the Associated Press Top 25. His 46 points against rival KU on February 7, 1962 still ranks as the most points in a conference game for K-State, as does his field goals made and attempted from that game. For his efforts, Wroblewski was named a Second Team All-American and First Team All-Big 8 performer. Over his last three years, Wroblewski helped the Wildcats to a 60-18 record, won two Big 8 championships, and appeared in the 1961 Midwest Regional Final (Elite Eight). In 1962, Wroblewski was selected in the fifth round by the Cincinnati Royals in the NBA Draft and was also taken by the Kansas City Bulls in the ABA draft.

A native of Hungary, Attila (uh-TILL-uh) Zsiovczky (zhih-VOSS-key) was a star multi-event track and field student-athlete at K-State from 1997 through 1999. While at K-State, Zsiovczky set a then-indoor school record in the heptathlon with 5,786 points in 1998, a mark that still ranks third all-time and still holds the outdoor school record in the decathlon at 8,379 points, a mark set when he won the European U-23 meet in Sweden in 1999. A two-time Big 12 Indoor Champion in the heptathlon, Zsiovczky also twice placed second at US Outdoor National Championship in the decathlon in 1998 and 1999, to twice earn All-American honors. In addition to his athletic achievements, Zsiovczky was a three-time First Team Academic All-Big 12 selection. Internationally, Zsiovczky competed from 1994 to 2014 in 24 events across the world, placing in the top 10 on 20 occasions and in the top five 15 times. Along with his win at the European U-23 Championships in 1999, Zsiovczky won a World Junior Championship in the decathlon in 1996 in Australia and finished third in the decathlon at the 2005 World Championships in Finland. Zsiovczky also represented his home country of Hungary in the decathlon at three Summer Olympic games – 2000 in Sydney, finishing eighth, 2004 in Athens, finishing sixth, and 2008 in Beijing.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;K-State Athletics will honor a group of 11 outstanding individuals with induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame in September, school officials announced today.The 2020 Hall of Fame class includes three football greats in&nbsp;David Allen,&nbsp;Jordy Nelson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Darren Sproles,&nbsp;Laurie Koehn&nbsp;(women’s basketball),&nbsp;Liz Wegner&nbsp;(volleyball),&nbsp;A.J. Morris&nbsp;(baseball),&nbsp;Mike Wreblewski&nbsp;(men’s basketball),&nbsp;Attila Zsiovczky&nbsp;(track and field) and&nbsp;Marty, John and Mary Vanier&nbsp;(contributors).“This year’s group of 11 individuals is a star-studded class, and we are excited to welcome them into the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame,” said&nbsp;Kenny Lannou, Executive Associate Athletics Director for Communications and K-State Athletics Hall of Fame Chairperson. “Each of these inductees has made a lasting impact on K-State Athletics and Kansas State University, and we look forward to welcoming them back to Manhattan this fall for a special induction weekend.”The class is the 13th in the history of the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame, including the charter class of 1990, and will be honored during the weekend of September 5. Official induction ceremonies will take place on Friday, September 4, before the inductees are recognized at halftime of the football game against Buffalo the following day.More ceremony details will be announced later this summer.K-State Athletics Hall of Fame – Class of 2020 BiographiesDavid AllenDavid Allen starred for K-State football from 1997 through 2000 as a running back and return specialist. Despite an injury-shortened senior season, Allen left K-State as the all-time leader in career punt return average, yards, attempts, and touchdowns, with his seven career punt return touchdowns tying a NCAA record. A three-time All-Big 12 honoree, Allen burst into the national spotlight as a sophomore in 1998, becoming the first and only player to return a punt for a touchdown in three consecutive weeks while setting an NCAA record with four punt returns for touchdowns in a season, earning Consensus First Team All-American honors. In 1999 as a junior, Allen earned First team All-American honors again and was named one of five finalists for the Mosi Tatupu National Special Teams Player of the Year Award. Allen earned the starting running back spot as a senior in 2000, but an injury in the first game of the season ended his career at K-State. Allen went on to play six years of professional football, including five years in the NFL. In 2008, Allen was placed in the Ring of Honor at Bill Snyder Family Stadium and in 2018 was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.Laurie KoehnLaurie Koehn was one of the greatest sharpshooters in women’s NCAA history while at K-State from 2002-05. She is the all-time leader in 3-point field goals made in Big 12 history with 392 (also a NCAA record until 2020) and in attempts at 942 while also holding the Big 12 record for career free-throw percentage at 87.7. Named the ESPN.com Rookie of the Year as a freshman, Koehn helped the Wildcats explode onto the national spotlight with a 26-8 season and a Sweet 16 appearance in 2002. The Cats followed up that season with a school-record 29-5 campaign in 2003 before claiming the program’s first-ever Big 12 Championship in 2004. Koehn was named All-Big 12 three times during her career and was a two-time Academic All-American. Koehn ranks fifth in school history in career points with 1,733 and remains littered in the record book for 3-pointers. Koehn signed a free agent contract with the Washington Mystics for the 2005 season and went on to enjoy an eight-year professional basketball career both in the WNBA and overseas. Among Koehn’s career international playing highlights was a gold medal as a member of Team USA’s U18 team in July of 2000 at the FIBA Americas Championship and a silver medal as a member of Team USA again in 2003 at the Pan American Games. Koehn was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.A.J. MorrisA.J. Morris led the Wildcats as a junior to their first-ever NCAA Regional appearance. Morris ended the season with a school-record 14 wins a 2.09 ERA, earning Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, First Team All-Midwest Region honors, District Player of the Year, and NCAA Houston All-Regional team honors. Morris was a finalist for two national awards, the College Baseball Foundation Pitcher of the Year Award, and the Golden Spikes Award, given to college baseball’s annual top player. He also became the second Wildcat and first pitcher to ever be named Consensus First Team All-American. Morris set four single-season records including wins, innings pitched, and strikeouts, and saved his best games for the best opponents, going 7-0 with a 1.93 ERA against ranked teams. Morris was a fourth round draft choice by the Washington Nationals in 2009 and played seven seasons in professional baseball, making his MLB debut in 2016 with the Cincinnati Reds and playing with Team Italy at the World Baseball Classic in 2017.Jordy NelsonA walk-on safety from Riley, Kansas as a freshman in 2003, Jordy Nelson eventually switched to wide receiver and blossomed into one of the greatest at that position in program history. As a senior in 2007, Nelson totaled 122 catches for 1,606 yards, both school records that stand today. Named as one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation’s top college wide receiver, Nelson also was named All-Big 12 as a receiver and as a returner, and became the 10th Wildcat to ever be named a Consensus First Team All-American. His 206 career receptions and 2,822 career yards receiving still rank third all-time, while he also finished his career with six punt returns for touchdowns. A second round draft choice by the Green Bay Packers in 2008, Nelson reached stardom with the Packers and in the NFL, winning Super Bowl XLV in 2011, setting the Packers’ single season receiving record in 2014 and earning his first Pro Bowl selection. Nelson also earned the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award in 2016 after missing the 2015 season with an injury and leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns. Nelson retired from the NFL in 2019 after 11 seasons with over 600 receptions, nearly 8,600 yards, and eight Green Bay franchise records. Nelson was placed into K-State football’s Ring of Honor in 2015 and is set to be inducted into Wisconsin’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.Darren SprolesArguably the greatest running back ever to play at K-State, Sproles became a three-time All-American while with the Wildcats. In 2003, Sproles was tabbed First Team All-American, finished fifth in the Heisman voting, and third in the voting for Associated Press Player of the Year, all while helping the Wildcats upset No. 1 Oklahoma en route to their first Big 12 title. Sproles still holds numerous school records, including rushing yardage in a single season with 1,986 yards and in a career with 4,979 yards. A gifted returner, Sproles also still holds all-purpose yardage school records for a single season and in a career. A fourth round pick by San Diego in 2005, Sproles became an instant fan favorite, eventually setting the Chargers franchise record for career kickoff return yards. A few years later in 2011 with the Saints, Sproles set the franchise and NFL single season record for all-purpose yardage at 2,696 yards. Sproles earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2015 after leading the NFL in yards per punt return while with the Eagles and went on to earn three Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors in his 15-year NFL career. Sproles retired in 2019 ranking fifth on the NFL’s career all-purpose yardage list with 19,696 yards. A Super Bowl winner with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 and a member of the San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team, Sproles was also named to the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 2010 era and placed in K-State football’s Ring of Honor in 2015.Marty, John, and Mary VanierThe children of K-State legacy family Jack and Donna Vanier, Marty, John, and Mary Vanier have continued the tradition of tremendous support of Kansas State University and K-State Athletics. In addition to their many University, civic, and local honors, awards, and gifts, Marty, John and Mary Vanier have contributed or been part of many critical K-State Athletics projects benefiting Wildcat student-athletes and fans from multiple sports, including but not limited to the K-State Golf Course Foundation at Colbert Hills, the Baseball-Soccer Campaign, the Ice Family Basketball Center, the Football Stadium Capital Improvements for the West Stadium Center, the Vanier Family Football Complex, and the current South End Zone/Building Champions Capital Initiative. Notably, all three were part of the 2005 Vanier family gift to K-State Athletics, then in 2014, the Vanier family gave a transformational gift of $60 million to Kansas State University benefiting many areas across campus, with a portion earmarked for K-State Athletics and specifically the Vanier Family Football Complex. Heavily involved in the support of multiple organizations across K-State’s main and satellite campuses, Marty, John, and Mary Vanier will join their parents, Jack and Donna Vanier, who were inducted in 1995 into the K-State Athletic Hall of Fame.Liz WegnerThe first two-time All-American in K-State volleyball history, Liz Wegner-Busch helped the Wildcats to one of their most success four year stretches in school history from 1998-2001. Winning 80 matches over four years and making four NCAA Tournaments, Wegner also set the school record for career kills with 1,907, kills per set at 4.48, 20-kill matches with 27, total attacks at nearly 4,900, and total points at 2,161, over 280 more than the next student athlete. She is one of only three Wildcats to post 30 or more kills two or more times in match, including her career high of 35 against Baylor in 1999, which ranks third in school history. Wegner was also the first K-State attacker to post back-to-back seasons of 500 kills or more in school history. Not just an offensive force, Wegner posted over 1,000 digs in her career to be one of only five players ever with over 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs. Her 44 career double-doubles rank fifth all-time, including three matches of over 20 kills and 20 digs, fourth most in K-State history. A three-time All-Big 12 selection, Wegner became the first Wildcat in school history to be named to an NCAA All-Tournament team when she earned the distinction in 2000 for the Mideast Region. Wegner was also a two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection and earned Second Team Academic All-District honors as a senior.Mike WroblewskiA First Team All-American and school record holder, Mike Wroblewski played for Tex Winter and K-State men’s basketball from 1959-1962. As a senior in 1962, Wroblewski led the Wildcats averaging 19 points and 8.5 rebounds per game for a team that went 22-3 and finished No. 6 in the Associated Press Top 25. His 46 points against rival KU on February 7, 1962 still ranks as the most points in a conference game for K-State, as does his field goals made and attempted from that game. For his efforts, Wroblewski was named a Second Team All-American and First Team All-Big 8 performer. Over his last three years, Wroblewski helped the Wildcats to a 60-18 record, won two Big 8 championships, and appeared in the 1961 Midwest Regional Final (Elite Eight). In 1962, Wroblewski was selected in the fifth round by the Cincinnati Royals in the NBA Draft and was also taken by the Kansas City Bulls in the ABA draft.Attila ZsiovczkyA native of Hungary, Attila (uh-TILL-uh) Zsiovczky (zhih-VOSS-key) was a star multi-event track and field student-athlete at K-State from 1997 through 1999. While at K-State, Zsiovczky set a then-indoor school record in the heptathlon with 5,786 points in 1998, a mark that still ranks third all-time and still holds the outdoor school record in the decathlon at 8,379 points, a mark set when he won the European U-23 meet in Sweden in 1999. A two-time Big 12 Indoor Champion in the heptathlon, Zsiovczky also twice placed second at US Outdoor National Championship in the decathlon in 1998 and 1999, to twice earn All-American honors. In addition to his athletic achievements, Zsiovczky was a three-time First Team Academic All-Big 12 selection. Internationally, Zsiovczky competed from 1994 to 2014 in 24 events across the world, placing in the top 10 on 20 occasions and in the top five 15 times. Along with his win at the European U-23 Championships in 1999, Zsiovczky won a World Junior Championship in the decathlon in 1996 in Australia and finished third in the decathlon at the 2005 World Championships in Finland. Zsiovczky also represented his home country of Hungary in the decathlon at three Summer Olympic games – 2000 in Sydney, finishing eighth, 2004 in Athens, finishing sixth, and 2008 in Beijing.

Kansas State announces 2020 Athletics Hall of Fame class

MANHATTAN, Kansas&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State Athletics has confirmed that a total of eight student-athletes have tested positive for active COVID-19 following PCR (polymerase chain reaction)&nbsp;testing of approximately 130 student-athletes through June 17. Each student-athlete that tests positive is medically managed according to current local, state, national, and CDC guidelines, which begins with self-isolation for 10 days and until the patient is without fever for 72 hours without medication, whichever takes longer. These guidelines would also include quarantine for any individuals known to have been in contact with someone who tested positive. The department will continue to work closely and communicate with county and university health officials to evaluate the situation and continue best practices.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

MANHATTAN, Kansas&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State Athletics has confirmed that a total of eight student-athletes have tested positive for active COVID-19 following PCR (polymerase chain reaction)&nbsp;testing of approximately 130 student-athletes through June 17. Each student-athlete that tests positive is medically managed according to current local, state, national, and CDC guidelines, which begins with self-isolation for 10 days and until the patient is without fever for 72 hours without medication, whichever takes longer. These guidelines would also include quarantine for any individuals known to have been in contact with someone who tested positive. The department will continue to work closely and communicate with county and university health officials to evaluate the situation and continue best practices.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas State Athletics

K-State Athletics confirms eight total active positives for COVID-19

HILL CITY - The TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U baseball team sent 20 to the plate and scored 15 runs in the fourth inning of game
two of their doubleheader in Hill City Tuesday night, winning 16-2 to gain a
split. Hill City scored nine runs in the third and won the opener 13-2 in four innings.

Jace Wentling had
two of the Monarchs eight hits&nbsp; in the second game and drove in four runs. Noah Gibson had three RBIs
and Nick Helget two. 

Nick Herman
allowed two runs on two hits with seven strikeouts and five walks in the
four-inning complete game win. 

Ethan
Atherton drove in both runs in the first game.

In game one, Hill City led 3-0 before the Monarchs (6-2) scored two in the top of the third on an Ethan Atherton two-out, two-run double.

Hill City answered with nine runs in the bottom of the inning.

Mark Rack gave up 11 runs (six earned) over 2 2/3 innings and took the loss.

The Monarchs back in action Thursday with a doubleheader in Larned.

HILL CITY - The TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U baseball team sent 20 to the plate and scored 15 runs in the fourth inning of game
two of their doubleheader in Hill City Tuesday night, winning 16-2 to gain a
split. Hill City scored nine runs in the third and won the opener 13-2 in four innings.Jace Wentling had
two of the Monarchs eight hits&nbsp; in the second game and drove in four runs. Noah Gibson had three RBIs
and Nick Helget two. Nick Herman
allowed two runs on two hits with seven strikeouts and five walks in the
four-inning complete game win. Ethan
Atherton drove in both runs in the first game.In game one, Hill City led 3-0 before the Monarchs (6-2) scored two in the top of the third on an Ethan Atherton two-out, two-run double.Hill City answered with nine runs in the bottom of the inning.Mark Rack gave up 11 runs (six earned) over 2 2/3 innings and took the loss.The Monarchs back in action Thursday with a doubleheader in Larned.

Monarchs 18U splits with Hill City

HAYS – The Hays Eagles 17U baseball team picked up a
doubleheader sweep of the Salina Eagles Tuesday at the Hays High Field. Hays
scored six in the second and third innings for a 13-2, four inning run-rule win
in game one. They scored four in the third inning and five in the fourth and
won the second game 10-3 in five innings.

The Hays Eagles (2-2) pounded out 15 this in the opener.
Gage Porter, Carson Spray, Blake Schmidt and Wyatt Waddell all had two hits apiece.
Spray and Derek Riggs both drove in three runs with Schmidt adding two RBIs.

Riggs gave up one earned run on six hits with six strikeouts
and three walks in the four inning complete game victory.

Bradyn Dreher had three hits and drove in two runs to lead
the Eagles eight-hit attack in the second game.

Ben Pfeifer allowed two earned runs on nine hits with four
strikeouts and three walks over four innings for the win. Blake Schmidt struck out
all three batters he faced to close out the game.

The Junior Eagles are in Emporia for a tournament starting
Friday.

HAYS – The Hays Eagles 17U baseball team picked up a
doubleheader sweep of the Salina Eagles Tuesday at the Hays High Field. Hays
scored six in the second and third innings for a 13-2, four inning run-rule win
in game one. They scored four in the third inning and five in the fourth and
won the second game 10-3 in five innings.The Hays Eagles (2-2) pounded out 15 this in the opener.
Gage Porter, Carson Spray, Blake Schmidt and Wyatt Waddell all had two hits apiece.
Spray and Derek Riggs both drove in three runs with Schmidt adding two RBIs.Riggs gave up one earned run on six hits with six strikeouts
and three walks in the four inning complete game victory.Bradyn Dreher had three hits and drove in two runs to lead
the Eagles eight-hit attack in the second game.Ben Pfeifer allowed two earned runs on nine hits with four
strikeouts and three walks over four innings for the win. Blake Schmidt struck out
all three batters he faced to close out the game.The Junior Eagles are in Emporia for a tournament starting
Friday.

Junior Eagles sweep Salina

MANHATTAN, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas State Athletics has confirmed that two student-athletes have tested positive for active COVID-19 following PCR (polymerase chain reaction)&nbsp;testing and the on-boarding process of approximately 120 student-athletes through June 16. All student-athletes are required to follow the department’s return-to-campus policy which includes a 7-day stay-at-home recommendation and quarantine upon arrival in Manhattan and prior to testing. Under this protocol, student-athletes are not allowed inside any department facilities nor can they participate in any voluntary or required team activities until they have received a negative test result. “We will always keep our focus on the health and well-being of our student-athletes and staff,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. “A small number of positive tests was something that we were anticipating based on what we are seeing from across college football, and our medical staff and coaching staffs are well-prepared for the next steps. While we know this is a very fluid situation, we have a great plan in place and all of our student-athletes have done their part in following the correct procedures to return to campus.” Each student-athlete that tests positive is medically managed according to current local, state, national, and CDC guidelines, which begins with self-isolation for 10 days and until the patient is without fever for 72 hours without medication, whichever takes longer. These guidelines would also include quarantine for any individuals known to have been in contact with someone who tested positive. The department will continue PCR and antibody testing of student-athletes as they return to campus, and those results will be released upon completion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

MANHATTAN, Kan. –&nbsp;Kansas State Athletics has confirmed that two student-athletes have tested positive for active COVID-19 following PCR (polymerase chain reaction)&nbsp;testing and the on-boarding process of approximately 120 student-athletes through June 16. All student-athletes are required to follow the department’s return-to-campus policy which includes a 7-day stay-at-home recommendation and quarantine upon arrival in Manhattan and prior to testing. Under this protocol, student-athletes are not allowed inside any department facilities nor can they participate in any voluntary or required team activities until they have received a negative test result. “We will always keep our focus on the health and well-being of our student-athletes and staff,” Athletics Director Gene Taylor said. “A small number of positive tests was something that we were anticipating based on what we are seeing from across college football, and our medical staff and coaching staffs are well-prepared for the next steps. While we know this is a very fluid situation, we have a great plan in place and all of our student-athletes have done their part in following the correct procedures to return to campus.” Each student-athlete that tests positive is medically managed according to current local, state, national, and CDC guidelines, which begins with self-isolation for 10 days and until the patient is without fever for 72 hours without medication, whichever takes longer. These guidelines would also include quarantine for any individuals known to have been in contact with someone who tested positive. The department will continue PCR and antibody testing of student-athletes as they return to campus, and those results will be released upon completion.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas State Athletics

K-State Athletics confirms two active positives for COVID-19

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Football received its new 10-game 2020 schedule on Tuesday (June 16) from the MIAA. Due to the decision of the Division II Presidents Council back on May 20 to reduce the maximum number of regular season football games to 10 in 2020, each team had just one of its usual 11 conference opponents removed from the schedule with a blind draw by the MIAA.

MIAA games that will not happen in 2020 due to 1-game schedule reduction...

Fort Hays State vs. Missouri Southern Central Missouri vs. Northwest Missouri State Emporia State vs. Nebraska-Kearney Washburn vs. Northeastern State Pittsburg State vs. Central Oklahoma Missouri Western vs. Lincoln The new 2020 slate still has the Tigers opening at home, but with a different opponent. The new season-opening opponent will be Lincoln University on&nbsp;Saturday, September 12. All teams in the MIAA will begin the season on September 12 since the MIAA ruled there will be no Thursday games this season. Following the season opener against Lincoln, the Tigers will travel to the northwest portion of Missouri two weeks in a row for a pair of stiff road tests. They go to Maryville in Week 2 to take on defending MIAA Co-Champion Northwest Missouri State, then St. Joseph in Week 3 to take on Missouri Western, the team the Tigers tied with for third place in the MIAA last year at 8-3. The Tigers will be back at home two weeks in a row on October 3 and 10 when they host Central Missouri and Washburn. Homecoming will remain on Saturday, October 3 when the Tigers host defending MIAA Co-Champion Central Missouri. Following the two-game home stand, the Tigers will alternate road and home games week by week for the rest of the season. The last two home opponents for the Tigers this year will be Northeastern State on October 24 and then Emporia State on November 7. The last two home dates fit in between road trips to Pittsburg State (Oct. 17, Central Oklahoma (Oct. 31, and Nebraska-Kearney (Nov. 14). The Tigers will be looking to get back to the NCAA Playoffs for the third time in four years. FHSU was in the playoffs in 2017 and 2018 after winning a pair of MIAA championships, but came up just shy of the field selected to the Super Regional last year. Home game times are still to be determined. Keep an eye on the&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/football/schedule">Football Schedule</a>&nbsp;on fhsuathletics.com as game times become available for both home and away contests.

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Football received its new 10-game 2020 schedule on Tuesday (June 16) from the MIAA. Due to the decision of the Division II Presidents Council back on May 20 to reduce the maximum number of regular season football games to 10 in 2020, each team had just one of its usual 11 conference opponents removed from the schedule with a blind draw by the MIAA. <figure>
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 </figure>MIAA games that will not happen in 2020 due to 1-game schedule reduction...Fort Hays State vs. Missouri Southern Central Missouri vs. Northwest Missouri State Emporia State vs. Nebraska-Kearney Washburn vs. Northeastern State Pittsburg State vs. Central Oklahoma Missouri Western vs. Lincoln The new 2020 slate still has the Tigers opening at home, but with a different opponent. The new season-opening opponent will be Lincoln University on&nbsp;Saturday, September 12. All teams in the MIAA will begin the season on September 12 since the MIAA ruled there will be no Thursday games this season. Following the season opener against Lincoln, the Tigers will travel to the northwest portion of Missouri two weeks in a row for a pair of stiff road tests. They go to Maryville in Week 2 to take on defending MIAA Co-Champion Northwest Missouri State, then St. Joseph in Week 3 to take on Missouri Western, the team the Tigers tied with for third place in the MIAA last year at 8-3. The Tigers will be back at home two weeks in a row on October 3 and 10 when they host Central Missouri and Washburn. Homecoming will remain on Saturday, October 3 when the Tigers host defending MIAA Co-Champion Central Missouri. Following the two-game home stand, the Tigers will alternate road and home games week by week for the rest of the season. The last two home opponents for the Tigers this year will be Northeastern State on October 24 and then Emporia State on November 7. The last two home dates fit in between road trips to Pittsburg State (Oct. 17, Central Oklahoma (Oct. 31, and Nebraska-Kearney (Nov. 14). The Tigers will be looking to get back to the NCAA Playoffs for the third time in four years. FHSU was in the playoffs in 2017 and 2018 after winning a pair of MIAA championships, but came up just shy of the field selected to the Super Regional last year. Home game times are still to be determined. Keep an eye on the&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/football/schedule">Football Schedule</a>&nbsp;on fhsuathletics.com as game times become available for both home and away contests.FHSU Athletics

New 10-game FHSU football schedule released; open Sept. 12

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;A pair of K-State Football Ring of Honor members,&nbsp;Michael Bishop&nbsp;and&nbsp;Darren Sproles, were among 78 Football Bowl Subdivision players named to the 2021 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today.

Sproles is on the ballot for the first time, while Bishop is a repeat candidate.

“It’s an enormous honor to just be on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot considering more than 5.4 million people have played college football and only 1,027 players have been inducted,” NFF President &amp; CEO Steve Hatchell said. “The Hall’s requirement of being a First Team All-American creates a much smaller pool of about 1,500 individuals who are even eligible. Being in today’s elite group means an individual is truly among the greatest to have ever played the game, and we look forward to announcing the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Presented by ETT early next year.”

One of the most dynamic players in program history, Bishop played a major role in propelling the Wildcats to their first-ever No. 1 national ranking during the second of his two seasons at K-State (1997-1998). He still holds the K-State season passing efficiency record after a 159.6 rating in 1998 (164-of-295 for 2,844 yards and 23 TDs/4 INTs) in addition to ranking second in season total offense at 3,592 yards.

Bishop went 22-3 as a starter, including a 15-1 mark in Big 12 play, as his 88-percent winning clip is the best mark in school history. He was a two-time All-Big 12 performer, the 1997 Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year, winner of the 1998 Davey O’Brien Award and runner up for the Heisman Trophy that year.

Sproles, a 2003 First Team All-American and three-time All-Big 12 performer, held 28 school records at the time of graduation, 21 of which still stand 15 years after his playing days. The Olathe, Kansas, product rushed for 4,979 career yards, nearly 2,000 yards more than the player in second place. Sproles, finished fifth in the 2003 Heisman Trophy voting and third in the Associated Press Player of the Year voting that same season, was a three-time All-American, including earning first-team honors in 2003.

Sproles was selected in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers and ended up playing 15 years in the league prior to his retirement at the conclusion of last season. He accumulated 19,696 career all-purpose yards to rank fifth in NFL history, while he ranks seventh in career punt-return yards and eighth in kickoff-return yards. He played in three Pro Bowls and was named to seven All-Pro teams, including six first-team honors.

The ballot was emailed today to the more than 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers whose votes will be tabulated and submitted to the NFF's Honors Courts, which will deliberate and select the class. The FBS Honors Court, chaired by NFF Board Member and College Football Hall of Famer Archie Griffin from Ohio State, and the Divisional Honors Court, chaired by former Marshall head coach, longtime athletics director and NFF Board Member Jack Lengyel, include an elite and geographically diverse pool of athletic administrators, Hall of Famers and members of the media.

The announcement of the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Presented by ETT will be made in early 2021, with specific details to be announced in the future.

The 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Presented by ETT will be officially inducted during the 64th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on December 7, 2021, at the New York Hilton Midtown. They will also be honored at their respective schools with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments, during the 2021 season.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;A pair of K-State Football Ring of Honor members,&nbsp;Michael Bishop&nbsp;and&nbsp;Darren Sproles, were among 78 Football Bowl Subdivision players named to the 2021 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today.Sproles is on the ballot for the first time, while Bishop is a repeat candidate.“It’s an enormous honor to just be on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot considering more than 5.4 million people have played college football and only 1,027 players have been inducted,” NFF President &amp; CEO Steve Hatchell said. “The Hall’s requirement of being a First Team All-American creates a much smaller pool of about 1,500 individuals who are even eligible. Being in today’s elite group means an individual is truly among the greatest to have ever played the game, and we look forward to announcing the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Presented by ETT early next year.”One of the most dynamic players in program history, Bishop played a major role in propelling the Wildcats to their first-ever No. 1 national ranking during the second of his two seasons at K-State (1997-1998). He still holds the K-State season passing efficiency record after a 159.6 rating in 1998 (164-of-295 for 2,844 yards and 23 TDs/4 INTs) in addition to ranking second in season total offense at 3,592 yards.Bishop went 22-3 as a starter, including a 15-1 mark in Big 12 play, as his 88-percent winning clip is the best mark in school history. He was a two-time All-Big 12 performer, the 1997 Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year, winner of the 1998 Davey O’Brien Award and runner up for the Heisman Trophy that year.Sproles, a 2003 First Team All-American and three-time All-Big 12 performer, held 28 school records at the time of graduation, 21 of which still stand 15 years after his playing days. The Olathe, Kansas, product rushed for 4,979 career yards, nearly 2,000 yards more than the player in second place. Sproles, finished fifth in the 2003 Heisman Trophy voting and third in the Associated Press Player of the Year voting that same season, was a three-time All-American, including earning first-team honors in 2003.Sproles was selected in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers and ended up playing 15 years in the league prior to his retirement at the conclusion of last season. He accumulated 19,696 career all-purpose yards to rank fifth in NFL history, while he ranks seventh in career punt-return yards and eighth in kickoff-return yards. He played in three Pro Bowls and was named to seven All-Pro teams, including six first-team honors.The ballot was emailed today to the more than 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers whose votes will be tabulated and submitted to the NFF's Honors Courts, which will deliberate and select the class. The FBS Honors Court, chaired by NFF Board Member and College Football Hall of Famer Archie Griffin from Ohio State, and the Divisional Honors Court, chaired by former Marshall head coach, longtime athletics director and NFF Board Member Jack Lengyel, include an elite and geographically diverse pool of athletic administrators, Hall of Famers and members of the media.The announcement of the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Presented by ETT will be made in early 2021, with specific details to be announced in the future.The 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class Presented by ETT will be officially inducted during the 64th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on December 7, 2021, at the New York Hilton Midtown. They will also be honored at their respective schools with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments, during the 2021 season.Kansas State Athletics

K-State’s Bishop, Sproles on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

Players and coaches
for the Hays Larks summer-collegiate baseball team are scheduled to be tested
Tuesday for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has created a global
pandemic, after a player tested positive over the weekend.

Monday’s season opener and
Tuesday’s game were canceled after results confirmed a Larks player tested
positive for the virus. He had been feeling ill and took the test Saturday,
with results coming back Sunday.

Frank Leo, who would have been
starting his 38th season as Larks manager with Monday’s non-league
game against the Colorado Springs Outlaws, said the decision on whether to play
this summer rests with the results of Tuesday’s tests. Hays’ next scheduled
game is 7 p.m. Friday at Larks Park against the Colorado Pirates in their Rocky
Mountain Baseball League opener.

“If everyone comes up negative, we’ll
be able to proceed with the season Friday night,” Leo said, adding that if
anybody tests positive “the season is basically done. Everybody’s got to be
negative.”

Ellis County Health Services
Director Jason Kennedy sought guidance from the state on how to proceed, Leo
said. If the season is not canceled, players will be checked regularly for
signs of illness.

“The team will be closely
monitoring temperatures, how the players are feeling, encouraging if you’re not
feeling well don’t come to the ballpark,” Leo said. “We will be diligently
monitoring players on a daily basis.”

Leo said he would be anxiously
awaiting Wednesday’s test results.

“There is no contingency,” he
said. “We’ve got to be negative or we’re done.”

Hays PostPlayers and coaches
for the Hays Larks summer-collegiate baseball team are scheduled to be tested
Tuesday for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has created a global
pandemic, after a player tested positive over the weekend.Monday’s season opener and
Tuesday’s game were canceled after results confirmed a Larks player tested
positive for the virus. He had been feeling ill and took the test Saturday,
with results coming back Sunday.Frank Leo, who would have been
starting his 38th season as Larks manager with Monday’s non-league
game against the Colorado Springs Outlaws, said the decision on whether to play
this summer rests with the results of Tuesday’s tests. Hays’ next scheduled
game is 7 p.m. Friday at Larks Park against the Colorado Pirates in their Rocky
Mountain Baseball League opener.“If everyone comes up negative, we’ll
be able to proceed with the season Friday night,” Leo said, adding that if
anybody tests positive “the season is basically done. Everybody’s got to be
negative.”Ellis County Health Services
Director Jason Kennedy sought guidance from the state on how to proceed, Leo
said. If the season is not canceled, players will be checked regularly for
signs of illness.“The team will be closely
monitoring temperatures, how the players are feeling, encouraging if you’re not
feeling well don’t come to the ballpark,” Leo said. “We will be diligently
monitoring players on a daily basis.”Leo said he would be anxiously
awaiting Wednesday’s test results.“There is no contingency,” he
said. “We’ve got to be negative or we’re done.”Larks Release

Leo on Larks season: 'We’ve got to be negative or we’re done'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The MIAA CEO Council approved action plans for the 2020-2021 academic year. The plans included adoptions of modifying the regular-season schedules and championships in all sports.&nbsp; In response to the NCAA requirements in maximum and minimum allowable contests and dates for the 2020-2021 season, the CEO Council approved a new 10 game football schedule and the elimination of non-conference play in men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s soccer. Volleyball will have the option to request to consolidate dates which would make non-conference matches available if desired. The Council also approved modifying the brackets and dates for the 2020-2021 MIAA Championships.&nbsp; Modifying regular-season schedules and championships were cost-savings measures for each institution and the Conference Office due to the COVID-19 Global Health Pandemic. To see changes in the schedules and championships,&nbsp;<a href="http://themiaa.com/documents/2020/6/15//2020_2021_Schedule_and_Championship_Changes_Sheet1.pdf?id=1288">click here</a>. Regular-season schedules will become available throughout the week starting with football on Tuesday, June 16, volleyball and women's soccer on Wednesday, June 17, men's and women's basketball on Thursday, June 18, and baseball, softball, and tennis on Friday, June 19.&nbsp; Another action approved by the CEO Council was to place The MIAA Network in a pay-per-view model for all sports and allow fans access to all sporting events on the network. The plan makes the network the first digital platform in NCAA Division II to be exclusively pay-per-view.&nbsp;Fans will also see new enhancements in the quality of each broadcast and benefits like full HD, 1080p video quality, and full distribution through an all-new MIAA Network mobile app for iOS and Android with push notifications. Each action plan was approved during the CEO Council Virtual Meeting on Monday, June 15. Along with the approved actions, the Association’s CEO’s received updates from the Institutional Representatives Council (IRC) and the NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The MIAA CEO Council approved action plans for the 2020-2021 academic year. The plans included adoptions of modifying the regular-season schedules and championships in all sports.&nbsp; In response to the NCAA requirements in maximum and minimum allowable contests and dates for the 2020-2021 season, the CEO Council approved a new 10 game football schedule and the elimination of non-conference play in men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s soccer. Volleyball will have the option to request to consolidate dates which would make non-conference matches available if desired. The Council also approved modifying the brackets and dates for the 2020-2021 MIAA Championships.&nbsp; Modifying regular-season schedules and championships were cost-savings measures for each institution and the Conference Office due to the COVID-19 Global Health Pandemic. To see changes in the schedules and championships,&nbsp;<a href="http://themiaa.com/documents/2020/6/15//2020_2021_Schedule_and_Championship_Changes_Sheet1.pdf?id=1288">click here</a>. Regular-season schedules will become available throughout the week starting with football on Tuesday, June 16, volleyball and women's soccer on Wednesday, June 17, men's and women's basketball on Thursday, June 18, and baseball, softball, and tennis on Friday, June 19.&nbsp; Another action approved by the CEO Council was to place The MIAA Network in a pay-per-view model for all sports and allow fans access to all sporting events on the network. The plan makes the network the first digital platform in NCAA Division II to be exclusively pay-per-view.&nbsp;Fans will also see new enhancements in the quality of each broadcast and benefits like full HD, 1080p video quality, and full distribution through an all-new MIAA Network mobile app for iOS and Android with push notifications. Each action plan was approved during the CEO Council Virtual Meeting on Monday, June 15. Along with the approved actions, the Association’s CEO’s received updates from the Institutional Representatives Council (IRC) and the NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).MIAA Release

MIAA CEO Council approves action plans for 2020-2021 season

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there may be no major league games this year after a breakdown in talks between teams and the players' union on how to split up money in a season delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.

The league also revealed several players have tested positive for COVID-19.

Two days after union head Tony Clark declared additional negotiations futile, Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem sent a seven-page letter to players’ association chief negotiator Bruce Meyer asking the union whether it will waive the threat of legal action and tell MLB to announce a spring training report date and a regular-season schedule.

These were just the latest escalating volleys in a sport viewing disagreement over starting the season as a preliminary battle ahead of bargaining to replace the labor contract that expires on Dec. 1, 2021.

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there may be no major league games this year after a breakdown in talks between teams and the players' union on how to split up money in a season delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.The league also revealed several players have tested positive for COVID-19.Two days after union head Tony Clark declared additional negotiations futile, Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem sent a seven-page letter to players’ association chief negotiator Bruce Meyer asking the union whether it will waive the threat of legal action and tell MLB to announce a spring training report date and a regular-season schedule.These were just the latest escalating volleys in a sport viewing disagreement over starting the season as a preliminary battle ahead of bargaining to replace the labor contract that expires on Dec. 1, 2021.

Manfred says there might not be an MLB season

Sign
up now for the Hays Step Ahead Volleyball Camp to take place June 22nd
through 25th at Hays Middle School. The beginners camp is grouped in
to third and fourth graders from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and then fifth and
sixth graders from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Fundamental camp is for seventh
and eighth graders and is held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Cost
of the camp is $35 and includes a t-shirt if you register by June 15th.
You may register up until the day of the camp but will not receive a t-shirt if
past the June 15th deadline. 

Coach
Donna Ward has experience coaching at the high school and collegiate level. Among
other awards she also coached the Kansas All-Star match. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player this camp will enlighten you with great volleyball fundamentals, skills, knowledge, and self-esteem.

Don’t let your athlete miss out on a great week of volleyball camp at Hays Middle School

Elementary: 3-4 grade - 9:00-10:00 am (open to anyone) 

5-6 grade 10:30-12:00 pm (open to anyone)

Middle School: 1:00-3:00 pm (Hays Middle students only)

Deadline: Please register by June 15th to receive a camp t-shirt. You may register up until the day of camp but will not receive a shirt after June 15th. Please mail to Donna Ward

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T-Shirt Size: Youth S, M ,or L&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Adult) S -M-L-XL (PLEASE CIRCLE)

Enclosed , MS-$35.00, 3rd-6th- $35.00 Elementary $____________

Mail to: 3600 Fairway Drive Hays Ks 67601

Assumption of Risk/Release from Liability

I, The undersigned, as the parent or legal guardian of said participant, hereby acknowledge that there are risks associated with participation in the Step Ahead Volleyball Camp. I have no knowledge of any physical impairment that would be affected by said participant’s physical participation in the volleyball camp and further more release USD 489 and all camp coaches from any and all claims that may result from participation of said child. Furthermore, I authorize the camp coaches to act in their best judgment in any case of emergency requiring medical attention and hereby waive and release USD 489 and the camp coaches from any and all liability for any injuries or illnesses incurred during participation.

Athlete’s Name_______________________________

Emergency Contact #__________________________

Parent Signature______________________________

Date_______________________________________

SubmittedSign
up now for the Hays Step Ahead Volleyball Camp to take place June 22nd
through 25th at Hays Middle School. The beginners camp is grouped in
to third and fourth graders from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and then fifth and
sixth graders from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Fundamental camp is for seventh
and eighth graders and is held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost
of the camp is $35 and includes a t-shirt if you register by June 15th.
You may register up until the day of the camp but will not receive a t-shirt if
past the June 15th deadline. Coach
Donna Ward has experience coaching at the high school and collegiate level. Among
other awards she also coached the Kansas All-Star match. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player this camp will enlighten you with great volleyball fundamentals, skills, knowledge, and self-esteem.CAMP REGISTRATION BELOW:Don’t let your athlete miss out on a great week of volleyball camp at Hays Middle SchoolClinic Times: Elementary: 3-4 grade - 9:00-10:00 am (open to anyone) 5-6 grade 10:30-12:00 pm (open to anyone)Middle School: 1:00-3:00 pm (Hays Middle students only)Deadline: Please register by June 15th to receive a camp t-shirt. You may register up until the day of camp but will not receive a shirt after June 15th. Please mail to Donna Ward. . . . . . . . (cut here and mail) . . . . . . . . .Registration - **Grade Fall 2020________T-Shirt Size: Youth S, M ,or L&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Adult) S -M-L-XL (PLEASE CIRCLE)Enclosed , MS-$35.00, 3rd-6th- $35.00 Elementary $____________Make Checks Payable to: Donna WardMail to: 3600 Fairway Drive Hays Ks 67601for any questions. 785-639-6970Assumption of Risk/Release from LiabilityI, The undersigned, as the parent or legal guardian of said participant, hereby acknowledge that there are risks associated with participation in the Step Ahead Volleyball Camp. I have no knowledge of any physical impairment that would be affected by said participant’s physical participation in the volleyball camp and further more release USD 489 and all camp coaches from any and all claims that may result from participation of said child. Furthermore, I authorize the camp coaches to act in their best judgment in any case of emergency requiring medical attention and hereby waive and release USD 489 and the camp coaches from any and all liability for any injuries or illnesses incurred during participation.Athlete’s Name_______________________________Emergency Contact #__________________________Parent Signature______________________________Date_______________________________________