Washburn at&nbsp;Fort Hays State Thursday, November 19, 2020 – 7:30 pm Hays, Kan. – Gross Memorial Coliseum&nbsp;&nbsp; Radio: KJLS (103-3.FM) Listen Live: <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">Hays Post</a> Game Sponsor: Heartland Building Center

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball will play its 2020-21 season opener on Thursday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum, playing host to long-time in-state rival Washburn. Game time is 7:30 pm. There will not be a women's contest before the men's game, as it has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 testing protocols. With the schedule shortened to 22 games in 2020-21, the Tigers will play exclusively conference games. This first week of action features a pair of teams that FHSU will meet only once this season, which happens to be two of their longest rivals in Washburn and Emporia State. The Hornets will be coming to town on Saturday afternoon. This marks the first time the Tigers open a season with a conference game since 1929, when FHSU opened Central Intercollegiate Conference play with Wichita State in Hays. Wichita State claimed that meeting by a slim 26-25 margin inside Sheridan Coliseum in Hays. This will be the first home game to open a season since 2015-16, when the Tigers hosted Southwest Minnesota State. The Tigers pulled out that meeting by one point, 76-75, leaving head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=858">Mark Johnson</a>&nbsp;undefeated in season openers that have been at home on his watch. The Tigers are 9-0 under Johnson when opening the season at home. Johnson enters his 20th&nbsp;season at the helm of the Tigers, carrying a 373-186 record into the game, and the Tigers are 14-5 overall in season openers during his tenure. Three of the five losses have been on neutral courts, while the other two were in true road contests. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5315">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;is the top returning scorer for the Tigers after averaging 14.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game last year. He also was the team leader in field goals made (134), 3-point field goals made (47), free-throws made (93), free-throw attempts (117), field goal percentage (.573), 3-point field goal percentage (.511), and blocked shots (13).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5316">Nyjee Wright</a>&nbsp;is the only other returning starter to the roster this year, but will likely be out for the opener due to injury. He averaged 10 points per game last year. Washburn leads the all-time series with FHSU 97-71. FHSU has a strong advantage all-time in Hays at 48-32, but Washburn has countered that with a 63-20 record against the Tigers on its home turf. Washburn won last year's meeting between the teams in Hays by a score of 75-72, running its win streak to five games over FHSU going back to the 2016-17 season. This match up features two of only 11 programs in NCAA Division II that have over 1,600 wins in history. Fort Hays State has 1,615 wins and Washburn has 1,602, so the two combine for 3,217 wins all-time. MIAA coaches slated Washburn third and Fort Hays State seventh in their preseason poll released from the conference office last week. Washburn received votes in the first NABC Division II Top 25 Poll. Washburn finished 16-13 overall last year and finished 11-8 in the MIAA, while FHSU finished at 14-14 overall and 7-12 in the MIAA.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605801961624.jpeg" alt="Gilbert Peters (Courtesy FHSU Athletics)" />
 <figcaption>Gilbert Peters (Courtesy FHSU Athletics)</figcaption>
 </figure>Washburn at&nbsp;Fort Hays State Thursday, November 19, 2020 – 7:30 pm Hays, Kan. – Gross Memorial Coliseum&nbsp;&nbsp; Radio: KJLS (103-3.FM) Listen Live: <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">Hays Post</a> Game Sponsor: Heartland Building Center HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball will play its 2020-21 season opener on Thursday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum, playing host to long-time in-state rival Washburn. Game time is 7:30 pm. There will not be a women's contest before the men's game, as it has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 testing protocols. With the schedule shortened to 22 games in 2020-21, the Tigers will play exclusively conference games. This first week of action features a pair of teams that FHSU will meet only once this season, which happens to be two of their longest rivals in Washburn and Emporia State. The Hornets will be coming to town on Saturday afternoon. This marks the first time the Tigers open a season with a conference game since 1929, when FHSU opened Central Intercollegiate Conference play with Wichita State in Hays. Wichita State claimed that meeting by a slim 26-25 margin inside Sheridan Coliseum in Hays. This will be the first home game to open a season since 2015-16, when the Tigers hosted Southwest Minnesota State. The Tigers pulled out that meeting by one point, 76-75, leaving head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=858">Mark Johnson</a>&nbsp;undefeated in season openers that have been at home on his watch. The Tigers are 9-0 under Johnson when opening the season at home. Johnson enters his 20th&nbsp;season at the helm of the Tigers, carrying a 373-186 record into the game, and the Tigers are 14-5 overall in season openers during his tenure. Three of the five losses have been on neutral courts, while the other two were in true road contests. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5315">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;is the top returning scorer for the Tigers after averaging 14.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game last year. He also was the team leader in field goals made (134), 3-point field goals made (47), free-throws made (93), free-throw attempts (117), field goal percentage (.573), 3-point field goal percentage (.511), and blocked shots (13).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5316">Nyjee Wright</a>&nbsp;is the only other returning starter to the roster this year, but will likely be out for the opener due to injury. He averaged 10 points per game last year. Washburn leads the all-time series with FHSU 97-71. FHSU has a strong advantage all-time in Hays at 48-32, but Washburn has countered that with a 63-20 record against the Tigers on its home turf. Washburn won last year's meeting between the teams in Hays by a score of 75-72, running its win streak to five games over FHSU going back to the 2016-17 season. This match up features two of only 11 programs in NCAA Division II that have over 1,600 wins in history. Fort Hays State has 1,615 wins and Washburn has 1,602, so the two combine for 3,217 wins all-time. MIAA coaches slated Washburn third and Fort Hays State seventh in their preseason poll released from the conference office last week. Washburn received votes in the first NABC Division II Top 25 Poll. Washburn finished 16-13 overall last year and finished 11-8 in the MIAA, while FHSU finished at 14-14 overall and 7-12 in the MIAA.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀 📻 Tigers host Washburn in season and conference opener

A vote was passed Wednesday by KSHSAA governing body in regards to delaying winter sports. The details of the proposal can be found <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/4e455f5c-7b6f-4808-a8e7-c1de145d8a8a">HERE</a>.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasPregame/posts/4652176228188521?__cft__[0]=AZW7wA1P0gEkpijgOrOY-oliMwWHX_96YBHJ41F_PR3oPHB1M4-0gCUjr7ad5O9gQJ-4a7detz6GfNXtDW82da767RI3QzxgcMi6SWTp6leSVy6CoTFrgzgpYlVve8IlFlkBh5p69Lzuo2ZkNSdFFVkRk7Ybfpi-KNIFeJ7A-BEGFA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R"></a>I strongly urge everyone to consider the following as the KSHSAA votes on Tuesday, November 24th, to adopt or not to adopt these policies:

1.  We must promote the wearing of masks, washing hands, and social distancing as much as possible.  Our students and athletes are bearing the brunt of this epidemic because of adult choices.  The research supports the wearing of masks even if you don't believe in them.  If you don't believe, come to our schools, they are the best indication.  It's truly remarkable what our students and staff are doing in regards to wearing masks, social distancing and wearing face-shields just to be able to go to school and play. HHS averages less than a 1% positive rate on a daily basis out of 850 students.  None of the positive cases to date have been contact traced back to transmission at school.  That is the truth.

2.  We need data-based information to explain the rationale of delaying winter competitions until Jan. 15th if we would be limiting fans anyway.  The data needs to be more drilled down and more specific in regards to showing the effects of implementing such policies.  In other words, how do we know that these policies will mitigate the spread when there's no data to back up the hypothesis?  Implementing policies because of the recognition of the recent rapid deterioration of Kansas health evidenced by elevated positivity rates, the impact of other illnesses on top of COVID-19 in an overburdened health care system, and moving interscholastic activities indoors doesn't provide a clear cut rationale to propose the delays.  It is  understood that less events equals less exposure risk but again we would be limiting fans anyway to zero to begin with therefore eliminating the transmission possibilities.

3.  Hypothetically, extending the moratorium would put our students at a higher risk because they would be filling idle time by possibly going out and socializing in the community.  As per the KSHSAA rationale, the proposal would limit contact between coach/athlete/school but there's no data to support that being a problem area.  Our local data shows that schools are the safest places to be for kids other than their own homes.  As long as we are dealing in hypotheticals ...

4.  Schools have adopted and enforced more consistently the protocols that ensure safety during school and events compared to other entities in the state.  There have been numerous sports activities take place both indoors and outdoors since June 2020 i.e. MAYB, Wrestling, volleyball, football, etc.  As per the KSDE, sports related clusters have accounted for only 373 out of a total of 128,594 total cases to date in KS.  That's .03% of all the cases documented in the state.  Again, schools are the safest places to be other than homes.  Why shorten the seasons and risk having students explore other ways to fill their time that could put them and others at risk?

5.  If season competitions are limited to the numbers proposed, there is the possibility of losing even more games/events to teams being quarantined, cancellations, etc. which could possibly mean fewer competitions than the number proposed.  Why not start with a full season and play as many games as possible.  We learned during Fall that we can adjust and move on.  Allow the same for Winter sports.  Again, let schools do their jobs to ensure the safety of the students, staff and community members.

6.  Again, as long as we are dealing with hypotheticals, if restrictions are placed on HS seasons, there is also the possibility that we run the risk of losing student athletes to non-KSHSAA member schools, club teams, AAU teams, attrition/quitting etc. This happened during the Fall when students began to go to other states to try to play.  This would only be displacing the problem because athletes would possibly be competing in un-monitored events during this pandemic or again finding other ways to occupy their time in the community.

The rise in COVID numbers across the state and the country can't be denied and should be taken seriously.  But, the proposed measures that appear on the surface to possibly mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are hypothetical at best and not data based enough to justify limiting activities for our students. However, there is data to support continuing the current KSHSAA schedule as long as protocols are put in place that help mitigate the risk.

Lance Krannawitter is Hays USD 489 assistant principal and athletic director.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605800460625.png" alt="Lance Krannawitter, Hays USD 489 assistant principal and athletic director" />
 <figcaption>Lance Krannawitter, Hays USD 489 assistant principal and athletic director</figcaption>
 </figure>A vote was passed Wednesday by KSHSAA governing body in regards to delaying winter sports. The details of the proposal can be found <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/4e455f5c-7b6f-4808-a8e7-c1de145d8a8a">HERE</a>.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasPregame/posts/4652176228188521?__cft__[0]=AZW7wA1P0gEkpijgOrOY-oliMwWHX_96YBHJ41F_PR3oPHB1M4-0gCUjr7ad5O9gQJ-4a7detz6GfNXtDW82da767RI3QzxgcMi6SWTp6leSVy6CoTFrgzgpYlVve8IlFlkBh5p69Lzuo2ZkNSdFFVkRk7Ybfpi-KNIFeJ7A-BEGFA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R"></a>I strongly urge everyone to consider the following as the KSHSAA votes on Tuesday, November 24th, to adopt or not to adopt these policies:1. We must promote the wearing of masks, washing hands, and social distancing as much as possible. Our students and athletes are bearing the brunt of this epidemic because of adult choices. The research supports the wearing of masks even if you don't believe in them. If you don't believe, come to our schools, they are the best indication. It's truly remarkable what our students and staff are doing in regards to wearing masks, social distancing and wearing face-shields just to be able to go to school and play. HHS averages less than a 1% positive rate on a daily basis out of 850 students. None of the positive cases to date have been contact traced back to transmission at school. That is the truth.2. We need data-based information to explain the rationale of delaying winter competitions until Jan. 15th if we would be limiting fans anyway. The data needs to be more drilled down and more specific in regards to showing the effects of implementing such policies. In other words, how do we know that these policies will mitigate the spread when there's no data to back up the hypothesis? Implementing policies because of the recognition of the recent rapid deterioration of Kansas health evidenced by elevated positivity rates, the impact of other illnesses on top of COVID-19 in an overburdened health care system, and moving interscholastic activities indoors doesn't provide a clear cut rationale to propose the delays. It is understood that less events equals less exposure risk but again we would be limiting fans anyway to zero to begin with therefore eliminating the transmission possibilities.3. Hypothetically, extending the moratorium would put our students at a higher risk because they would be filling idle time by possibly going out and socializing in the community. As per the KSHSAA rationale, the proposal would limit contact between coach/athlete/school but there's no data to support that being a problem area. Our local data shows that schools are the safest places to be for kids other than their own homes. As long as we are dealing in hypotheticals ...4. Schools have adopted and enforced more consistently the protocols that ensure safety during school and events compared to other entities in the state. There have been numerous sports activities take place both indoors and outdoors since June 2020 i.e. MAYB, Wrestling, volleyball, football, etc. As per the KSDE, sports related clusters have accounted for only 373 out of a total of 128,594 total cases to date in KS. That's .03% of all the cases documented in the state. Again, schools are the safest places to be other than homes. Why shorten the seasons and risk having students explore other ways to fill their time that could put them and others at risk?5. If season competitions are limited to the numbers proposed, there is the possibility of losing even more games/events to teams being quarantined, cancellations, etc. which could possibly mean fewer competitions than the number proposed. Why not start with a full season and play as many games as possible. We learned during Fall that we can adjust and move on. Allow the same for Winter sports. Again, let schools do their jobs to ensure the safety of the students, staff and community members.6. Again, as long as we are dealing with hypotheticals, if restrictions are placed on HS seasons, there is also the possibility that we run the risk of losing student athletes to non-KSHSAA member schools, club teams, AAU teams, attrition/quitting etc. This happened during the Fall when students began to go to other states to try to play. This would only be displacing the problem because athletes would possibly be competing in un-monitored events during this pandemic or again finding other ways to occupy their time in the community.The rise in COVID numbers across the state and the country can't be denied and should be taken seriously. But, the proposed measures that appear on the surface to possibly mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are hypothetical at best and not data based enough to justify limiting activities for our students. However, there is data to support continuing the current KSHSAA schedule as long as protocols are put in place that help mitigate the risk.Lance Krannawitter is Hays USD 489 assistant principal and athletic director.

OPINION: High school sports proposal not justified

HAYS, Kan. – As of Wednesday evening (Nov. 18) at 9 pm, the Fort Hays State men's basketball games against Washburn and Emporia State in Hays will take place as originally scheduled. COVID-19 test results are now finalized. However, due to COVID-19 protocols, the women's contests against Washburn and Emporia State are postponed until a later date to be announced. Online ticket sales for the men's contests against Washburn and Emporia State will be available Thursday at 8 am.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/2011/6/27/GEN_0627111608.aspx?id=99">BUY TICKETS HERE</a>. The tickets used for the men's games this week will remain good for the rescheduled dates of the women's games.&nbsp;Please hold on to your tickets for the rescheduled women's dates. With the women's games off the schedule this week, the men's contests remain at the same time as scheduled. The FHSU men host Washburn on Thursday night (Nov. 19) at 7:30 pm and Emporia State on Saturday (Nov. 21) at 4 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>HAYS, Kan. – As of Wednesday evening (Nov. 18) at 9 pm, the Fort Hays State men's basketball games against Washburn and Emporia State in Hays will take place as originally scheduled. COVID-19 test results are now finalized. However, due to COVID-19 protocols, the women's contests against Washburn and Emporia State are postponed until a later date to be announced. Online ticket sales for the men's contests against Washburn and Emporia State will be available Thursday at 8 am.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/2011/6/27/GEN_0627111608.aspx?id=99">BUY TICKETS HERE</a>. The tickets used for the men's games this week will remain good for the rescheduled dates of the women's games.&nbsp;Please hold on to your tickets for the rescheduled women's dates. With the women's games off the schedule this week, the men's contests remain at the same time as scheduled. The FHSU men host Washburn on Thursday night (Nov. 19) at 7:30 pm and Emporia State on Saturday (Nov. 21) at 4 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀 FHSU women’s games postponed, men’s games on for WU/ESU contests

BRISTOL, Conn.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas men’s basketball center Udoka Azubuike was the 27th&nbsp;overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2020 NBA Draft Wednesday night. Due to the worldwide pandemic, ESPN hosted the draft virtually. “Dok went as high as he possibly could and I’m happy for the organization he went to,” Kansas head coach Bill Self said. “He was very emotional when I talked with him after he was drafted.” Historically, the selection gives Kansas 83 all-time NBA Draft selections, including 25 in the Self era which began in 2003-04. Since the NBA adopted a two-round draft in 1989, Kansas has had 22 first-round selections and 38 total chosen. Azubuike was a Consensus All-America Second Team selection in 2020, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Defensive Player of the Year and the Big 12 Player of the Year. The Delta, Nigeria, center led NCAA Division I in field goal percentage at 74.8%, which helped his career percentage of 74.4% break the all-time Division I field goal percentage record of UCF’s Tacko Fall (74.0%). In his senior season of 2019-20, Azubuike led the Big 12 in rebounding (10.5 rpg) and double-doubles (15) and was second in the conference for blocked shots at 2.6 per game. Azubuike was the only player in the league to average a double-double (13.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg). A unanimous All-Big 12 First Team honoree, Azubuike was also named USBWA All-District VI and the co-MVP of the Maui Invitational in leading KU to the tourney title. He ended his KU career ranked first in field goal percentage (74.6%), eighth in blocked shots (172), 18th&nbsp;in rebounding (685) and 48th&nbsp;in scoring with 1,069 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;

BRISTOL, Conn.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas men’s basketball center Udoka Azubuike was the 27th&nbsp;overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2020 NBA Draft Wednesday night. Due to the worldwide pandemic, ESPN hosted the draft virtually. “Dok went as high as he possibly could and I’m happy for the organization he went to,” Kansas head coach Bill Self said. “He was very emotional when I talked with him after he was drafted.” Historically, the selection gives Kansas 83 all-time NBA Draft selections, including 25 in the Self era which began in 2003-04. Since the NBA adopted a two-round draft in 1989, Kansas has had 22 first-round selections and 38 total chosen. Azubuike was a Consensus All-America Second Team selection in 2020, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Defensive Player of the Year and the Big 12 Player of the Year. The Delta, Nigeria, center led NCAA Division I in field goal percentage at 74.8%, which helped his career percentage of 74.4% break the all-time Division I field goal percentage record of UCF’s Tacko Fall (74.0%). In his senior season of 2019-20, Azubuike led the Big 12 in rebounding (10.5 rpg) and double-doubles (15) and was second in the conference for blocked shots at 2.6 per game. Azubuike was the only player in the league to average a double-double (13.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg). A unanimous All-Big 12 First Team honoree, Azubuike was also named USBWA All-District VI and the co-MVP of the Maui Invitational in leading KU to the tourney title. He ended his KU career ranked first in field goal percentage (74.6%), eighth in blocked shots (172), 18th&nbsp;in rebounding (685) and 48th&nbsp;in scoring with 1,069 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas Athletics

🏀 Azubuike selected by the Utah Jazz in 2020 NBA Draft

🎥 Tiger Talk

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– The Kansas football game vs. Texas on Saturday, Nov. 21 will be postponed to Dec. 12 due to KU’s inability to meet the minimum position requirements established by the Big 12 Conference. The position group affected has a combination of injuries and contact tracing. Since Nov. 8, the KU football program has performed 825 COVID-19 tests with five returning positive on different testing days during that time span.

Prior to the season, the Big 12 Conference announced its&nbsp;<a href="https://big12sports.com/news/2020/9/4/big-12-football-game-cancellation-thresholds-established.aspx" target="_blank">football game cancellation thresholds</a>. The minimum number of players required to play a game was set at 53, with specific numbers established for each position group.

The Jayhawks are now set to play next on Nov. 28 at home against TCU. Announced yesterday by Chancellor Girod, fans will not be permitted to attend the matchup versus the Horned Frogs due to the current spike of positive COVID-19 cases.

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– The Kansas football game vs. Texas on Saturday, Nov. 21 will be postponed to Dec. 12 due to KU’s inability to meet the minimum position requirements established by the Big 12 Conference. The position group affected has a combination of injuries and contact tracing. Since Nov. 8, the KU football program has performed 825 COVID-19 tests with five returning positive on different testing days during that time span.Prior to the season, the Big 12 Conference announced its&nbsp;<a href="https://big12sports.com/news/2020/9/4/big-12-football-game-cancellation-thresholds-established.aspx" target="_blank">football game cancellation thresholds</a>. The minimum number of players required to play a game was set at 53, with specific numbers established for each position group.The Jayhawks are now set to play next on Nov. 28 at home against TCU. Announced yesterday by Chancellor Girod, fans will not be permitted to attend the matchup versus the Horned Frogs due to the current spike of positive COVID-19 cases.Kansas Athletics

🏈 Kansas game vs. Texas postponed to Dec. 12

HAYS - TMP-Marian wrestling coach Austin Tatro had eight wrestlers take part in the first practice of the season Monday.

Tatro said even though they are short-handed, with just one senior, he has already seen the group coming together by holding accountable through the offseason.

TMP is scheduled to open the season on Dec. 11 with a home double-dual.

HAYS - TMP-Marian wrestling coach Austin Tatro had eight wrestlers take part in the first practice of the season Monday.Tatro said even though they are short-handed, with just one senior, he has already seen the group coming together by holding accountable through the offseason.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/931340341&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/austin-tatro" title="Austin Tatro" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Austin Tatro</a></div></div>TMP is scheduled to open the season on Dec. 11 with a home double-dual.

🤼 TMP-Marian looking to build program consistency

HAYS - The TMP-Marian boys basketball team had 23 join coach Bill Meagher for the first day of practice on Monday.

The Monarchs finished 18-5 last season claiming the Mid-Continent League regular season and tournament championships and earned a sub-state runner-up finish.

TMP returns two starters from last year's team, including leading scorer, and all MCL 2nd team selection Jackson Schulte. He averaged 14.9 points per game last season.

HAYS - The TMP-Marian boys basketball team had 23 join coach Bill Meagher for the first day of practice on Monday.The Monarchs finished 18-5 last season claiming the Mid-Continent League regular season and tournament championships and earned a sub-state runner-up finish.TMP returns two starters from last year's team, including leading scorer, and all MCL 2nd team selection Jackson Schulte. He averaged 14.9 points per game last season.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/931339147&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/bill-meagher" title="TMP coach Bill Meagher" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP coach Bill Meagher</a></div></div>

🏀 TMP-Marian boys looks to continue program successes

Fort Hays State women's basketball coach Tony Hobson and men's basketball coach Mark Johnson held their first virtual press conferences of the season Tuesday.

The Tigers are scheduled to host Washburn in their season and MIAA opener Thursday at Gross Coliseum.

The women's game tips off at 5:30 with the men to follow around 7:30. Both can be heard on KJLS (103.3-FM).

Fort Hays State women's basketball coach Tony Hobson and men's basketball coach Mark Johnson held their first virtual press conferences of the season Tuesday.The Tigers are scheduled to host Washburn in their season and MIAA opener Thursday at Gross Coliseum.The women's game tips off at 5:30 with the men to follow around 7:30. Both can be heard on KJLS (103.3-FM).<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/931428868&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tony-hobson-weekly-press-conference-111720" title="Tony Hobson Weekly Press Conference 111720" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Tony Hobson Weekly Press Conference 111720</a></div></div><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/931430506&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/mark-johnson-weekly-press-conference-111720" title="Mark Johnson Weekly Press Conference 111720" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Weekly Press Conference 111720</a></div></div>

🏀 FHSU coaches hold weekly press conference

&nbsp;HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State head women's basketball coach Tony Hobson&nbsp;signed four future Tigers on Early Signing Day (Nov. 11). Kate Dilsaver, Megan Earney, Grace Eck and Maddie Portwine make up the incoming class of 2021 for Hobson and the women's basketball team. "This is another outstanding recruiting class for our program," said Hobson. "They are an athletic bunch and are all accomplished players. They are equally successful in the classroom, receiving numerous academic awards throughout their high school tenure. Each player had numerous offers and we are excited that they have made the choice to become a Tiger."&nbsp;

Kate Dilsaver Height: 5-10 Position: Guard High School: Lincoln Southwest High School Hometown: Lincoln, Neb.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kate Dilsaver signs with the Tigers after a breakout season at Lincoln Southwest High School. The guard earned second team all-city honors from the&nbsp;Lincoln Journal Star&nbsp;after averaging 13 points, four rebounds, 2.4 steals and two assists per game as a junior. The Lincoln, Neb. native added all-conference honors and has helped the Silver Hawks to the Nebraska Class A State Championship Tournament each of the last three years. The Silver Hawks were runners-up in 2019 in addition to reaching the semifinals in 2018 and the quarterfinals in 2020. Dilsaver will serve as a team captain during her upcoming senior season. She also excels in track, winning the 100m dash and the 200m dash at the 2019 Class A State Meet as a sophomore. Dilsaver also earned high marks in the classroom, picking Academic All-State honors. Why did you choose to attend Fort Hays State? "I chose FHSU because the women's basketball program has a tradition of success created by the coaches, players and Hays community."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Megan Earney Height: 5-10 Position: Guard High School: Waukee High School Hometown: Clive, Iowa

Megan Earney brings plenty of postseason experience with her from Waukee High School. The Clive, Iowa native has helped the Warriors to the Iowa Class 5A State Championship Tournament each of the last three years, culminating in a runner-up finish in 2020. She is a three-time varsity letterwinner at Waukee, helping her team to a conference championship in 2019. Earney helped Waukee set the Iowa State Tournament single-game record with 15 made 3-pointers as a team in the 2020 state semifinals. As a junior, Earney knocked down 44.4 percent of her shots from behind the arc and over 54 percent overall while grabbing four rebounds per contest. She was one of two Warriors to reach triple digits in points (203) and rebounds (104) during the 2019-20 season. Earney has also excelled in the classroom, earning a trio of academic letters. Why did you choose to attend Fort Hays State? "As soon as I stepped on campus it truly felt like home and I knew I could see myself in this environment. The coaching staff was very welcoming and I had an instant connection with them. There is a really special bond between the university and the town, and I am very excited to be able to call Hays my home for the next four years!"&nbsp;&nbsp;

Grace Eck Height: 5-5 Position: Guard High School: Ellis High School Hometown: Ellis, Kan.

Grace Eck signs with the Tigers from neighboring Ellis, Kan. The guard has had an outstanding career at Ellis High School, eclipsing the 1,000-point plateau in just three seasons. She averaged 14.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.6 assists per game as a junior while serving as a team captain. Eck was a&nbsp;Sports in Kansas&nbsp;Class 2A second team All-State selection in 2020. She has earned a pair of first team all-league honors in the Mid-Continent League in addition to three appearances on the&nbsp;Hays Daily News&nbsp;All-Area team. Grace's father, Mark Eck, was a member of the 1996 undefeated NCAA Division II National Champion men's basketball team. Why did you choose to attend Fort Hays State? "I chose Fort Hays because they have a very successful program and the coaches and team made me feel welcome. Overall it felt like the perfect fit for me."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maddie Portwine Height: 5-11 Position: Guard High School: York High School Hometown: York, Neb.

Maddie Portwine joins Dilsaver and a trio of current Tigers from the Cornhusker State after numerous All-State selections at York (Neb.) High School. The guard averaged 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.7 assists per game as a junior, helping her earn second team All-State honors from the&nbsp;Omaha World Herald&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Lincoln Journal Star. Portwine also earned first team all-conference honors in the Central Conference while serving as a team captain. Portwine is a three-sport standout for the Dukes, also excelling in volleyball and track and field. As a sophomore, Portwine placed second in the 1600m at the 2019 Nebraska Class B Track and Field Championships in addition to a fourth-place finish in the 3200m run. She was an all-area first team Academic All-State selection in all three sports by the&nbsp;York News Times. Why did you choose to attend Fort Hays State? "I chose Fort Hays because of the winning program, positive culture and great atmosphere."&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605650087126.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State head women's basketball coach Tony Hobson&nbsp;signed four future Tigers on Early Signing Day (Nov. 11). Kate Dilsaver, Megan Earney, Grace Eck and Maddie Portwine make up the incoming class of 2021 for Hobson and the women's basketball team. "This is another outstanding recruiting class for our program," said Hobson. "They are an athletic bunch and are all accomplished players. They are equally successful in the classroom, receiving numerous academic awards throughout their high school tenure. Each player had numerous offers and we are excited that they have made the choice to become a Tiger."&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605650128213.jpeg" alt="Kate Dilsaver" />
 <figcaption>Kate Dilsaver</figcaption>
 </figure>Kate Dilsaver Height: 5-10 Position: Guard High School: Lincoln Southwest High School Hometown: Lincoln, Neb.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kate Dilsaver signs with the Tigers after a breakout season at Lincoln Southwest High School. The guard earned second team all-city honors from the&nbsp;Lincoln Journal Star&nbsp;after averaging 13 points, four rebounds, 2.4 steals and two assists per game as a junior. The Lincoln, Neb. native added all-conference honors and has helped the Silver Hawks to the Nebraska Class A State Championship Tournament each of the last three years. The Silver Hawks were runners-up in 2019 in addition to reaching the semifinals in 2018 and the quarterfinals in 2020. Dilsaver will serve as a team captain during her upcoming senior season. She also excels in track, winning the 100m dash and the 200m dash at the 2019 Class A State Meet as a sophomore. Dilsaver also earned high marks in the classroom, picking Academic All-State honors. Why did you choose to attend Fort Hays State? "I chose FHSU because the women's basketball program has a tradition of success created by the coaches, players and Hays community."&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605650179022.jpeg" alt="Megan Earney" />
 <figcaption>Megan Earney</figcaption>
 </figure>Megan Earney Height: 5-10 Position: Guard High School: Waukee High School Hometown: Clive, IowaMegan Earney brings plenty of postseason experience with her from Waukee High School. The Clive, Iowa native has helped the Warriors to the Iowa Class 5A State Championship Tournament each of the last three years, culminating in a runner-up finish in 2020. She is a three-time varsity letterwinner at Waukee, helping her team to a conference championship in 2019. Earney helped Waukee set the Iowa State Tournament single-game record with 15 made 3-pointers as a team in the 2020 state semifinals. As a junior, Earney knocked down 44.4 percent of her shots from behind the arc and over 54 percent overall while grabbing four rebounds per contest. She was one of two Warriors to reach triple digits in points (203) and rebounds (104) during the 2019-20 season. Earney has also excelled in the classroom, earning a trio of academic letters. Why did you choose to attend Fort Hays State? "As soon as I stepped on campus it truly felt like home and I knew I could see myself in this environment. The coaching staff was very welcoming and I had an instant connection with them. There is a really special bond between the university and the town, and I am very excited to be able to call Hays my home for the next four years!"&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605650232069.jpeg" alt="Grace Eck" />
 <figcaption>Grace Eck</figcaption>
 </figure>Grace Eck Height: 5-5 Position: Guard High School: Ellis High School Hometown: Ellis, Kan.Grace Eck signs with the Tigers from neighboring Ellis, Kan. The guard has had an outstanding career at Ellis High School, eclipsing the 1,000-point plateau in just three seasons. She averaged 14.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.6 assists per game as a junior while serving as a team captain. Eck was a&nbsp;Sports in Kansas&nbsp;Class 2A second team All-State selection in 2020. She has earned a pair of first team all-league honors in the Mid-Continent League in addition to three appearances on the&nbsp;Hays Daily News&nbsp;All-Area team. Grace's father, Mark Eck, was a member of the 1996 undefeated NCAA Division II National Champion men's basketball team. Why did you choose to attend Fort Hays State? "I chose Fort Hays because they have a very successful program and the coaches and team made me feel welcome. Overall it felt like the perfect fit for me."&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605650305909.jpeg" alt="Maddie Portwine" />
 <figcaption>Maddie Portwine</figcaption>
 </figure>Maddie Portwine Height: 5-11 Position: Guard High School: York High School Hometown: York, Neb. Maddie Portwine joins Dilsaver and a trio of current Tigers from the Cornhusker State after numerous All-State selections at York (Neb.) High School. The guard averaged 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.7 assists per game as a junior, helping her earn second team All-State honors from the&nbsp;Omaha World Herald&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Lincoln Journal Star. Portwine also earned first team all-conference honors in the Central Conference while serving as a team captain. Portwine is a three-sport standout for the Dukes, also excelling in volleyball and track and field. As a sophomore, Portwine placed second in the 1600m at the 2019 Nebraska Class B Track and Field Championships in addition to a fourth-place finish in the 3200m run. She was an all-area first team Academic All-State selection in all three sports by the&nbsp;York News Times. Why did you choose to attend Fort Hays State? "I chose Fort Hays because of the winning program, positive culture and great atmosphere."&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

🏀 FHSU women add four on Signing Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall resigned Tuesday following an investigation into allegations of verbal and physical abuse, ending a tenure that soared to the Final Four and crashed on the eve of the upcoming season.

The school said Marshall agreed to a settlement of $7.75 million to be paid over the next six years.

Athletic director Darron Boatright said “this decision is in the best interest of the university, its student athletes and the WSU community.” Shockers assistant coach Isaac Brown will serve as the interim coach.

Marshall, who has long been known for his combustible sideline persona, came under scrutiny when former player Shaq Morris claimed he’d been struck twice by his coach during an October 2015 practice. Morris also claimed that he’d seen Marshall choke assistant coach Kyle Lindsted, who soon departed to become an assistant at Minnesota.

Wichita State opens its season Nov. 25 against Utah State in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall resigned Tuesday following an investigation into allegations of verbal and physical abuse, ending a tenure that soared to the Final Four and crashed on the eve of the upcoming season.The school said Marshall agreed to a settlement of $7.75 million to be paid over the next six years.Athletic director Darron Boatright said “this decision is in the best interest of the university, its student athletes and the WSU community.” Shockers assistant coach Isaac Brown will serve as the interim coach.Marshall, who has long been known for his combustible sideline persona, came under scrutiny when former player Shaq Morris claimed he’d been struck twice by his coach during an October 2015 practice. Morris also claimed that he’d seen Marshall choke assistant coach Kyle Lindsted, who soon departed to become an assistant at Minnesota.Wichita State opens its season Nov. 25 against Utah State in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

🏀 Wichita State coach Marshall resigns after misconduct probe

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed Andy Reid and Brett Veach to contract extensions Monday that will provide added stability by keeping together the most successful coach/general manager combination in franchise history well into the future.

The Chiefs declined to announce the terms of the extensions, though it’s unlikely Reid or Veach was going anywhere. They have built a juggernaut together, reaching back-to-back AFC championship games and delivering the Chiefs their first Super Bowl title in 50 years last season. And at 8-1, they are in good position to defend the title.

“If you think about the journey we’ve been on the last eight years, we hired Andy and we were coming off several very difficult seasons, and the turnaround with Andy was almost immediate,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said. “And to his credit he’s done nothing but get better, and obviously that crescendoed with the Super Bowl victory this past February.”

Reid, who recently passed Curly Lambeau for fifth on the NFL wins list with 230, is in the midst of his eighth season in Kansas City after a long tenure in Philadelphia. He took over a team that was 2-14 upon his arrival and built a consistent winner, one that has reached new heights under Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Veach was a big reason the Chiefs landed Mahomes. He argued vociferously to draft him as a member of then-GM John Dorsey’s front office, then took over the general manager’s job when Dorsey was fired three years ago.

“When the Chiefs came to Kansas City back in 1963, they were fortunate to have what would be a Hall of Fame coach and also would be a Hall of Fame quarterback, and I think we’re in a similar position today,” said Hunt, referring to Hank Stram and Len Dawson, the duo that led the franchise to its first championship in 1970.

“The value of a great head coach in the NFL cannot be overstated. I think in a lot of ways, it’s similar to the value of a great quarterback,” Hunt continued. “When you have the two of them together, you can have a lot of success.”

Indeed, the signing of Reid and Veach follows the signing of Mahomes to the richest deal for a player in NFL history. He inked a contract this past summer that could be worth a half-billion dollars over the course of 10 years.

The Chiefs’ ability to sign Mahomes to a such a lucrative deal while also signing defensive tackle Chris Jones and defensive end Frank Clark to long-term contracts — and luring such pricey free agents as safety Tyrann Mathieu to Kansas City — speaks to the job Veach has done in managing the salary cap. One of Dorsey’s biggest shortcomings was doling out bloated contracts that kept the Chiefs from being a consistent winner, but Veach has been able to make the numbers work.

“One thing that’s been a revelation for all of us is how aggressive Brett is, and he’s aggressive in a conservative way,” Hunt said. “His decision making when he’s being aggressive is very well thought out, and I think that’s paid dividends for us, whether it’s making trades or figuring out a way to get Patrick and Chris done for us this summer.”

Despite their age difference — the 62-year-old Reid is old enough to be the 42-year-old Veach’s father — the duo has worked quite seamlessly for nearly two decades. Reid hired Veach as an intern in 2004, then promoted him to a coaching assistant and scout before his protégé followed him to Kansas City. Once there, Veach spent two years as a front-office analyst, then two more as the co-director of player personnel, before rising to the general manager’s job.

Veach’s ability to build a roster suited to Reid’s coaching philosophy and style has allowed the coach to focus entirely on the locker room rather than juggle the many hats he wore with the Eagles. And that in turn has helped the Chiefs to back-to-back 12-win regular seasons and four consecutive AFC West championships.

“I don’t know if I’d use the word luck. I certainly feel fortunate most days to know we have Andy Reid and Brett Veach leading the football side of our operation, and I would throw Mark Donovan in there, our president,” Hunt said. “We have a great leader in each of our positions, and the three of them work really well together, and that is an unusual place to be.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed Andy Reid and Brett Veach to contract extensions Monday that will provide added stability by keeping together the most successful coach/general manager combination in franchise history well into the future.The Chiefs declined to announce the terms of the extensions, though it’s unlikely Reid or Veach was going anywhere. They have built a juggernaut together, reaching back-to-back AFC championship games and delivering the Chiefs their first Super Bowl title in 50 years last season. And at 8-1, they are in good position to defend the title.“If you think about the journey we’ve been on the last eight years, we hired Andy and we were coming off several very difficult seasons, and the turnaround with Andy was almost immediate,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said. “And to his credit he’s done nothing but get better, and obviously that crescendoed with the Super Bowl victory this past February.”Reid, who recently passed Curly Lambeau for fifth on the NFL wins list with 230, is in the midst of his eighth season in Kansas City after a long tenure in Philadelphia. He took over a team that was 2-14 upon his arrival and built a consistent winner, one that has reached new heights under Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes.Veach was a big reason the Chiefs landed Mahomes. He argued vociferously to draft him as a member of then-GM John Dorsey’s front office, then took over the general manager’s job when Dorsey was fired three years ago.“When the Chiefs came to Kansas City back in 1963, they were fortunate to have what would be a Hall of Fame coach and also would be a Hall of Fame quarterback, and I think we’re in a similar position today,” said Hunt, referring to Hank Stram and Len Dawson, the duo that led the franchise to its first championship in 1970.“The value of a great head coach in the NFL cannot be overstated. I think in a lot of ways, it’s similar to the value of a great quarterback,” Hunt continued. “When you have the two of them together, you can have a lot of success.”Indeed, the signing of Reid and Veach follows the signing of Mahomes to the richest deal for a player in NFL history. He inked a contract this past summer that could be worth a half-billion dollars over the course of 10 years.The Chiefs’ ability to sign Mahomes to a such a lucrative deal while also signing defensive tackle Chris Jones and defensive end Frank Clark to long-term contracts — and luring such pricey free agents as safety Tyrann Mathieu to Kansas City — speaks to the job Veach has done in managing the salary cap. One of Dorsey’s biggest shortcomings was doling out bloated contracts that kept the Chiefs from being a consistent winner, but Veach has been able to make the numbers work.“One thing that’s been a revelation for all of us is how aggressive Brett is, and he’s aggressive in a conservative way,” Hunt said. “His decision making when he’s being aggressive is very well thought out, and I think that’s paid dividends for us, whether it’s making trades or figuring out a way to get Patrick and Chris done for us this summer.”Despite their age difference — the 62-year-old Reid is old enough to be the 42-year-old Veach’s father — the duo has worked quite seamlessly for nearly two decades. Reid hired Veach as an intern in 2004, then promoted him to a coaching assistant and scout before his protégé followed him to Kansas City. Once there, Veach spent two years as a front-office analyst, then two more as the co-director of player personnel, before rising to the general manager’s job.Veach’s ability to build a roster suited to Reid’s coaching philosophy and style has allowed the coach to focus entirely on the locker room rather than juggle the many hats he wore with the Eagles. And that in turn has helped the Chiefs to back-to-back 12-win regular seasons and four consecutive AFC West championships.“I don’t know if I’d use the word luck. I certainly feel fortunate most days to know we have Andy Reid and Brett Veach leading the football side of our operation, and I would throw Mark Donovan in there, our president,” Hunt said. “We have a great leader in each of our positions, and the three of them work really well together, and that is an unusual place to be.”

🏈 Chiefs sign coach Reid, GM Veach to contract extensions

HAYS - Seventeen girls joined TMP-Marian girls basketball coach Rose McFarland for the first practice of the 2020 basketball season Monday at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

TMP returns five players who started for the majority of the season a year ago, for a team that finished 10-13 but won five of their final seven games.

The Monarchs are led by junior Emilee Lane who averaged 9.4 points and 8.3 rebounds as a sophomore and was a second-team All Mid-Continent League selection.

TMP is scheduled to open their season Dec. 3 at the Hays City Shootout.

HAYS - Seventeen girls joined TMP-Marian girls basketball coach Rose McFarland for the first practice of the 2020 basketball season Monday at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.TMP returns five players who started for the majority of the season a year ago, for a team that finished 10-13 but won five of their final seven games.The Monarchs are led by junior Emilee Lane who averaged 9.4 points and 8.3 rebounds as a sophomore and was a second-team All Mid-Continent League selection.TMP coach Rose McFarland<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/930723259&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/11-16-2020-rose-mcfarland" title="11-16-2020 Rose McFarland" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">11-16-2020 Rose McFarland</a></div></div>TMP is scheduled to open their season Dec. 3 at the Hays City Shootout.

🏀TMP girls have experienced group heading into 2020-21 season

By TOM SHINE <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/no-march-madness-wichita-ncaa-tournament-moves-indiana">Kansas News Service</a>

There will be no March Madness in Wichita next spring.

The
 NCAA said Monday it plans to move its entire 68-team men’s basketball 
tournament to Indiana for safety reasons. This year’s tournament was 
canceled just as the pandemic was beginning in March.

Brad 
Pittman, senior associate athletic director at Wichita State University,
 was helping coordinate the tournament games in Wichita. He says the 13 
host cities got the news Monday in a conference call with the NCAA.

"Obviously
 you're disappointed," Pittman said. "You work hard and these events, 
they're marquee events that you'd like to have in your city.

"I 
think in the back of our mind, we all kind of understood and knew that 
if things got bad, this was an option that would be considered."

The Final Four already was scheduled for Indianapolis, home of the NCAA.

The
 NCAA said having all the teams play in a single geographic area will 
cut down on travel for participating teams. It also will allow the NCAA 
to maintain a controlled environment for team hotels, and for practice 
and competition sites.

The NBA recently completed its season by 
having all of its teams stay and play in Orlando, Florida, where the 
league could react to any health issues.

"We have learned so much
 from monitoring other successful sporting events in the last several 
months, and it became clear it’s not feasible to manage this complex 
championship in so many different states with the challenges presented 
by the pandemic," Dan Gavitt, the NCAA’s senior vice president of 
basketball, said in a statement. "However, we are developing a solid 
plan to present a safe, responsible and fantastic March Madness 
tournament unlike any other we’ve experienced."

Pittman said the NCAA’s decision, though difficult for local basketball fans, makes sense.

"They're
 looking at this from the perspective of how can we pull off a 
tournament and do it the safest way possible," he said. "And this was 
the conclusion they came to."

Pittman said earlier this year that
 even if Wichita were to host games, there likely would be a limited 
number of fans in attendance. Tournament games here in 2018 drew sellout
 crowds to Intrust Bank Arena, in large part because the Kansas Jayhawks
 were in the field.

The NCAA men’s tournament is scheduled to 
return to Wichita in 2025, and the women’s tournament in 2022. The NCAA 
has not announced its plans for the 2021 women’s tournament.

College
 basketball teams, including WSU, are scheduled to begin play on Nov. 
25. Pittman said he would resume focusing on the Shockers, including how
 many fans will be allowed into Koch Arena.

"For me, it's going 
back to my day job and working on what our season's going to look like 
here in a little bit and trying to make that the best it can possibly 
be," he said.

"And when the dust settles on this and it's appropriate, we'll start looking at (2022) and see what we can do there."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605631240662.png" alt=" A game at Intrust Bank Arena during the 2018 NCAA tournament in Wichita. Jonathan Huber / KMUW/ File photo" />
 <figcaption> A game at Intrust Bank Arena during the 2018 NCAA tournament in Wichita. Jonathan Huber / KMUW/ File photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOM SHINE <a href="https://www.kmuw.org/post/no-march-madness-wichita-ncaa-tournament-moves-indiana">Kansas News Service</a>There will be no March Madness in Wichita next spring.The
 NCAA said Monday it plans to move its entire 68-team men’s basketball 
tournament to Indiana for safety reasons. This year’s tournament was 
canceled just as the pandemic was beginning in March.Brad 
Pittman, senior associate athletic director at Wichita State University,
 was helping coordinate the tournament games in Wichita. He says the 13 
host cities got the news Monday in a conference call with the NCAA."Obviously
 you're disappointed," Pittman said. "You work hard and these events, 
they're marquee events that you'd like to have in your city."I 
think in the back of our mind, we all kind of understood and knew that 
if things got bad, this was an option that would be considered."The Final Four already was scheduled for Indianapolis, home of the NCAA.The
 NCAA said having all the teams play in a single geographic area will 
cut down on travel for participating teams. It also will allow the NCAA 
to maintain a controlled environment for team hotels, and for practice 
and competition sites.The NBA recently completed its season by 
having all of its teams stay and play in Orlando, Florida, where the 
league could react to any health issues."We have learned so much
 from monitoring other successful sporting events in the last several 
months, and it became clear it’s not feasible to manage this complex 
championship in so many different states with the challenges presented 
by the pandemic," Dan Gavitt, the NCAA’s senior vice president of 
basketball, said in a statement. "However, we are developing a solid 
plan to present a safe, responsible and fantastic March Madness 
tournament unlike any other we’ve experienced."Pittman said the NCAA’s decision, though difficult for local basketball fans, makes sense."They're
 looking at this from the perspective of how can we pull off a 
tournament and do it the safest way possible," he said. "And this was 
the conclusion they came to."Pittman said earlier this year that
 even if Wichita were to host games, there likely would be a limited 
number of fans in attendance. Tournament games here in 2018 drew sellout
 crowds to Intrust Bank Arena, in large part because the Kansas Jayhawks
 were in the field.The NCAA men’s tournament is scheduled to 
return to Wichita in 2025, and the women’s tournament in 2022. The NCAA 
has not announced its plans for the 2021 women’s tournament.College
 basketball teams, including WSU, are scheduled to begin play on Nov. 
25. Pittman said he would resume focusing on the Shockers, including how
 many fans will be allowed into Koch Arena."For me, it's going 
back to my day job and working on what our season's going to look like 
here in a little bit and trying to make that the best it can possibly 
be," he said."And when the dust settles on this and it's appropriate, we'll start looking at (2022) and see what we can do there."

No March Madness for Wichita as NCAA tourney moves to Indiana 

BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — A small community college in northeast Kansas has settled a lawsuit accusing it of directing coaches to recruit more white athletes and targeting Black prospective students with excessive scrutiny such background checks before offering scholarships. 

A brief stipulation of dismissal was filed Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas. The ACLU had alleged in the lawsuit that Highland Community College instituted a plan to reduce the number of black students. 

The college has said its recruiting is not determined by students’ race or ethnicity and denied it ever instructed coaches to exclude out-of-state athletes from recruitment.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A small community college in northeast Kansas directed its coaches to to recruit more white athletes and targeted black prospective students with excessive scrutiny such background checks before offering scholarships, according to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas.

The ACLU alleges in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday that Highland Community College instituted a plan six months ago to reduce the number of black students. It contends the college’s strategy included expelling black students for minor or bogus infractions and singling them out for dorm room and vehicle searches, discriminatory surveillance and harassment.

Filed on behalf of four former and current students, the lawsuit names Eric Ingmire, vice president for student services, and Bryan Dorrel, the college’s athletic director, as defendants. They did not immediately respond to email messages seeking comment.

Highland Community College has more than 3,200 students, 87% of whom are white. During the 2019 season, 104 of the 111 football players were black. The 2020 football recruiting class includes “a significantly lower number” of black athletes, the lawsuit alleges.

The lawsuit alleges Dorrel told coaches to recruit “more local kids” and “less Southern kids.”

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 </figure>BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — A small community college in northeast Kansas has settled a lawsuit accusing it of directing coaches to recruit more white athletes and targeting Black prospective students with excessive scrutiny such background checks before offering scholarships. A brief stipulation of dismissal was filed Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas. The ACLU had alleged in the lawsuit that Highland Community College instituted a plan to reduce the number of black students. The college has said its recruiting is not determined by students’ race or ethnicity and denied it ever instructed coaches to exclude out-of-state athletes from recruitment.------------WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A small community college in northeast Kansas directed its coaches to to recruit more white athletes and targeted black prospective students with excessive scrutiny such background checks before offering scholarships, according to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas.The ACLU alleges in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday that Highland Community College instituted a plan six months ago to reduce the number of black students. It contends the college’s strategy included expelling black students for minor or bogus infractions and singling them out for dorm room and vehicle searches, discriminatory surveillance and harassment.Filed on behalf of four former and current students, the lawsuit names Eric Ingmire, vice president for student services, and Bryan Dorrel, the college’s athletic director, as defendants. They did not immediately respond to email messages seeking comment.Highland Community College has more than 3,200 students, 87% of whom are white. During the 2019 season, 104 of the 111 football players were black. The 2020 football recruiting class includes “a significantly lower number” of black athletes, the lawsuit alleges.The lawsuit alleges Dorrel told coaches to recruit “more local kids” and “less Southern kids.”

Kansas college settles lawsuit over recruitment of athletes

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk

If you missed our final Fort Hays State football replay on Saturday, here it is.

The Tigers travel to Maryville on November 4, 2017 and can clinch their first MIAA title with a win over the 2-time defending national champs.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Football Replay

LAS VEGAS (AP) — For most of Derek Carr’s career with the Raiders, he’s had to carry a heavy load whenever the team had success.

That’s what made this game so enjoyable with a powerful running game and opportunistic defense stepping up.

Josh Jacobs ran for&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328116456614096896?s=20" target="_blank">112 yards and two TDs</a>&nbsp;and Jeff Heath had two of Las Vegas’&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328091807482220547?s=20" target="_blank">five takeaways&nbsp;</a>to help the Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 37-12 on Sunday for their third straight win.

“It’s kind of awesome,” Carr said. “As I get older, I let the young guys do more of the work. It’s kind of nice that we can win in multiple ways. Coach preaches it all the time, once we find what’s working, we’re going to keep doing that.”

The Raiders (6-3) have topped 150 yards rushing in three straight games for the second time in the past 10 seasons and the defense has shown signs of improvement of late capped by the four interceptions and one fumble recovery for a team that entered the game tied for the fewest takeaways in the league with five.

“I know that the game starts with the run and ends with the run. That’s a testament to the O-line,” Jacobs said. “The last three weeks in a row we’ve had 150-plus yards on the ground. It’s good to see we’re putting our dominance on the game.”

Heath intercepted Drew Lock twice in the first half,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328118151930802179?s=20" target="_blank">Carl Nassib&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/thecheckdown/status/1328132353160486913?s=20" target="_blank">Nick Kwiatkoski&nbsp;</a>got picks in the fourth quarter and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328125708908969984?s=20" target="_blank">Nevin Lawson forced and recovered a fumble&nbsp;</a>by DaeSean Hamilton to send the Broncos (3-6) to their third loss in four games.

The game changed late in the first half after Lock appeared to run in for a TD in the closing seconds that would have given the Broncos a 13-10 lead.

Tight end Noah Fant was called for holding in the end zone on the play and Lock threw his second&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328105467952828416?s=20" target="_blank">interception to Heath&nbsp;</a>on the next play.

“Obviously, everybody’s disappointed,” Broncos coach Vic Fangio said. “All of our fingerprints are on that game — coaches and players. Nobody’s happy about it, obviously. In fact, everybody’s probably very disappointed and disgusted by it, that a 10-6 game at halftime can turn out like that. But turnovers will do that to you.”

The Raiders then put the game away with two long scoring drive in the third quarter, leading to a 52-yard field goal by Daniel Carlson and a 5-yard TD run for&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328116456614096896?s=20" target="_blank">Jacobs’ second score</a>.

Carlson added another field goal and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328130797891506176?s=20" target="_blank">Devontae Booker added two late TD runs</a>&nbsp;against his former team, sending the Raiders to their most lopsided win in the series since a 59-14 victory Oct. 24, 2010.

Las Vegas has now won three straight and is firmly in the playoff hunt with a showdown at home against division-leading Kansas City (8-1) up next.

“We don’t have much time to celebrate,” coach Jon Gruden said. “We have to play the Chiefs. We had 87 punt return yards called back. We had a penalty on fourth-and-inches. We left some plays out there that our guys are capable of making.”

Carr went just 16 for 25 for 154 yards, his third straight game under 200 yards passing. But the Raiders have won all three thanks to an improved running game and defense.

Lock went 23 for 47 for 257 yards, four INTs and a garbage-time TD pass to Hamilton.

“It was pretty normal looks we were expecting,” Lock said. “I just didn’t put the ball in our receivers’ hands. I put it in their hands. Could’ve been some better plays there by me without a doubt.”

Denver receiver Tim Patrick and Las Vegas defensive back Isaiah Johnson were ejected following a scuffle in the fourth quarter. Patrick hit Raiders safety Johnathan Abram in the helmet after getting pushed following a play. Johnson then retaliated with a swing at Patrick.

A couple of special teams blunders by Denver returner Diontae Spencer and a good punt by Las Vegas’ A.J. Cole forced the Broncos to start three of their first four drives of the game inside their 10-yard line. That was the first time the Broncos started three first-half drives inside their 10 in seven years. The results predictably weren’t good with two three-and-outs and an interception.

The storyline coming into the game was the two first-round receivers out of Alabama. But neither Jerry Jeudy nor Henry Ruggs III had big games. Jeudy had four catches for 68 yards for the Broncos, while Ruggs had three for 31 yards for the Raiders.

Broncos: Lock appeared to hurt his ribs after a hit in the first half from Arden Key but stayed in the game.

Raiders: RB Jalen Richard left the game with a chest injury after a hard hit on a kickoff return in the first half. X-rays were negative.

Raiders: Host Kansas City on Sunday night.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — For most of Derek Carr’s career with the Raiders, he’s had to carry a heavy load whenever the team had success.That’s what made this game so enjoyable with a powerful running game and opportunistic defense stepping up.Josh Jacobs ran for&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328116456614096896?s=20" target="_blank">112 yards and two TDs</a>&nbsp;and Jeff Heath had two of Las Vegas’&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328091807482220547?s=20" target="_blank">five takeaways&nbsp;</a>to help the Raiders beat the Denver Broncos 37-12 on Sunday for their third straight win.“It’s kind of awesome,” Carr said. “As I get older, I let the young guys do more of the work. It’s kind of nice that we can win in multiple ways. Coach preaches it all the time, once we find what’s working, we’re going to keep doing that.”The Raiders (6-3) have topped 150 yards rushing in three straight games for the second time in the past 10 seasons and the defense has shown signs of improvement of late capped by the four interceptions and one fumble recovery for a team that entered the game tied for the fewest takeaways in the league with five.“I know that the game starts with the run and ends with the run. That’s a testament to the O-line,” Jacobs said. “The last three weeks in a row we’ve had 150-plus yards on the ground. It’s good to see we’re putting our dominance on the game.”Heath intercepted Drew Lock twice in the first half,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328118151930802179?s=20" target="_blank">Carl Nassib&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/thecheckdown/status/1328132353160486913?s=20" target="_blank">Nick Kwiatkoski&nbsp;</a>got picks in the fourth quarter and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328125708908969984?s=20" target="_blank">Nevin Lawson forced and recovered a fumble&nbsp;</a>by DaeSean Hamilton to send the Broncos (3-6) to their third loss in four games.The game changed late in the first half after Lock appeared to run in for a TD in the closing seconds that would have given the Broncos a 13-10 lead.Tight end Noah Fant was called for holding in the end zone on the play and Lock threw his second&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328105467952828416?s=20" target="_blank">interception to Heath&nbsp;</a>on the next play.“Obviously, everybody’s disappointed,” Broncos coach Vic Fangio said. “All of our fingerprints are on that game — coaches and players. Nobody’s happy about it, obviously. In fact, everybody’s probably very disappointed and disgusted by it, that a 10-6 game at halftime can turn out like that. But turnovers will do that to you.”The Raiders then put the game away with two long scoring drive in the third quarter, leading to a 52-yard field goal by Daniel Carlson and a 5-yard TD run for&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328116456614096896?s=20" target="_blank">Jacobs’ second score</a>.Carlson added another field goal and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Raiders/status/1328130797891506176?s=20" target="_blank">Devontae Booker added two late TD runs</a>&nbsp;against his former team, sending the Raiders to their most lopsided win in the series since a 59-14 victory Oct. 24, 2010.Las Vegas has now won three straight and is firmly in the playoff hunt with a showdown at home against division-leading Kansas City (8-1) up next.“We don’t have much time to celebrate,” coach Jon Gruden said. “We have to play the Chiefs. We had 87 punt return yards called back. We had a penalty on fourth-and-inches. We left some plays out there that our guys are capable of making.”Carr went just 16 for 25 for 154 yards, his third straight game under 200 yards passing. But the Raiders have won all three thanks to an improved running game and defense.Lock went 23 for 47 for 257 yards, four INTs and a garbage-time TD pass to Hamilton.“It was pretty normal looks we were expecting,” Lock said. “I just didn’t put the ball in our receivers’ hands. I put it in their hands. Could’ve been some better plays there by me without a doubt.”TOSSEDDenver receiver Tim Patrick and Las Vegas defensive back Isaiah Johnson were ejected following a scuffle in the fourth quarter. Patrick hit Raiders safety Johnathan Abram in the helmet after getting pushed following a play. Johnson then retaliated with a swing at Patrick.BACKED UPA couple of special teams blunders by Denver returner Diontae Spencer and a good punt by Las Vegas’ A.J. Cole forced the Broncos to start three of their first four drives of the game inside their 10-yard line. That was the first time the Broncos started three first-half drives inside their 10 in seven years. The results predictably weren’t good with two three-and-outs and an interception.JEUDY VS. RUGGSThe storyline coming into the game was the two first-round receivers out of Alabama. But neither Jerry Jeudy nor Henry Ruggs III had big games. Jeudy had four catches for 68 yards for the Broncos, while Ruggs had three for 31 yards for the Raiders.INJURY REPORTBroncos: Lock appeared to hurt his ribs after a hit in the first half from Arden Key but stayed in the game.Raiders: RB Jalen Richard left the game with a chest injury after a hard hit on a kickoff return in the first half. X-rays were negative.UP NEXTBroncos: Host Miami on Sunday.Raiders: Host Kansas City on Sunday night.

🏈 Raiders run over mistake-prone Broncos

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The Kansas Volleyball Association
is out with their All-State volleyball teams. 

TMP-Marian’s Kassidi Yost is a
first-team pick and fellow junior teammate Emilee Lane is on the second team in
Class 3A. Phillipsburg’s Heather Schemper is also on the first team.

Smith Center's Tallon Rentschler is a first-team pick in Class 2A. Teammate Ashlyn Long is on the second-team along with Trego’s Lili Shubert. Smith Center's Nick Linn is the 2A Coach of the Year.

Victoria’s Kassi Weber is
on the first team in 1A Division I.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Class 1A Division 1 FIRST TEAM Kassidy Nixon Central Plains 5’8” MB/S JR Ryenne Cunningham Central Plains 5’10” MB SR Avery Deters Centralia 5’7” OH JR Brooklyn Jones Lebo 5’8” OH/MB SO Abby Peek Lebo 5’4” S/OH JR Darby Smith St. John-Hudson 5’9” MB JR Kassi Weber Victoria 5’9” OH JR

SECOND TEAM Presli Harts Pratt-Skyline 5’11” MB SO Payton Meyer St. John-Hudson 5’5” S JR Cadence Nondorf Sylvan-Lucas 5’9” MB SR Lexi Oeser Central Plains 5’7” OH SR Demi Schrader Lebo 5’10” OH SR Daelyn Winters Burlingame 5’5” S/OH JR Aubrey Young Pretty Prairie 5’6” S/OH JR

HONORABLE MENTION Kady Anschutz Pratt-Skyline 5’6” S SO Lily Boughfman Little River 6’1” OH JR Meghan Brockmeier Rural Vista 5’7” OH SR Kaleigh Guhr Goessel 5’1” S JR Marley Heins Olpe 5’7” OH SR Addi Heinson Kiowa County 5’8” OH JR Brooke Lewis Burlingame 5’5” OH JR

Player of the Year: Kassidy Nixon, Central Plains Coach of the Year: Lisa Crites, Central Plains

Class 1A Division 2&nbsp; FIRST TEAM Ceegan Atkins Hanover 5’9” OH SO Avery Behrends Hanover 5’6” S JR Madeline Boman Central Christian 5’7” RS SR Madison Bruna Hanover 5’10” MB JR Samantha Dark Attica 5’5” S/OH SR Mia Morrow Saint Francis 5’4” OH JR Livia Schultz Wheatland-Grinnell 5’9” OH JR

SECOND TEAM Anna Godek Wheatland-Grinnell 5’7” S JR Emma Johnson Saint Francis 5’8” S/RS SR Tamara Lozoya Attica 5’5” S/OH/MB JR Kassie Miller Golden Plains 5’5” S/OH JR Kyrah Peters Linn 5’7” OH JR Samantha Ramsey Central Christian 5’11” OH JR Josie Weers Southern Coffey County 5’7” OH/MB SO

HONORABLE MENTION Aubreigh Haxton Argonia 6’1” OH/MB SR Jaci Howell Attica 5’4” L SR Allison Jueneman Hanover 5’7” OH JR Morgan Meyers Cunningham 5’6” L SR Reagan Osterhaus Wetmore 6’1” OH SR Kayleigh Rausch Attica 5’6” OH/MB SR Kirsten Schroeder Wheatland-Grinnell 5’9” OH SR

Player of the Year: Ceegan Atkins, Hanover Coach of the Year: Melissa Holle, Hanover

Class 2A FIRST TEAM Katrina Davis Heritage Christian 5’9” S SR Alyssa Hunter Belle Plaine 5’9” MB SR Addison Pelham Maranatha Christian 6’1” OH SR Tallon Rentschler Smith Center 6’0” MB JR Jessica Saunders Hillsboro 5’11” MB SR Lauren Schutter Wabaunsee 6’1” MB JR Millie Stockard St. Mary’s-Colgan 5’8” S/OH SR SECOND TEAM Kaitlin Crossland St. Mary’s-Colgan 5’7” S/OH SR Ashlyn Long Smith Center 5’10” OH JR Torrance Lovesee Bluestem 5’10” OH/MB SR Mya Maxwell Ellinwood 5’7” S/OH SR Alli Puetz Garden Plain 5’8” OH SR Lili Shubert Trego Community 5’9” OH/S S Rachel Van Gorp Heritage Christian 5’7” OH FR

HONORABLE MENTION Cy Rae Campbell Heritage Christian 5’11” MB FR Brooke Hammond Garden Plain 5’8” OH JR Alissa Heskamp Spearville 5’5” L SR Carrie Roe Herington 5’9” OH SR Sammie Saunders Hillsboro 5’7” OH JR Kinsey Schneider Jefferson County North 5’7” OH SR Emma Toerber Valley Heights 5’10” OH SR

Player of the Year: Katrina Davis, Heritage Christian Academy Coach of the Year: Nick Linn, Smith Center

Class 3A FIRST TEAM Abby Rose Smoky Valley 6’0” MB JR Austin Broadie Trinity Academy 6’1” OH SR Ivy Fink Royal Valley 5’9” OH SR Leah Renyer Sabetha 5’9” OH SR Heather Schemper Phillipsburg 5’11” MB/S SO Melinna Schumann Sabetha 5’8” OH SR| Kassidi Yost TMP-Marian 5’8” S JR

SECOND TEAM Alex Coopman West Franklin 6’1” MB SR Ainsley Corwine West Franklin 5’6” S SR Addy Holthaus Nemaha Central 5’10” OH SO Emily Krebs Sabetha 5’4” S JR Emilee Lane TMP-Marian 6’1” OH JR Kylee Scheer Cheney 5’8” OPP/RS SR Brooke Wewe Cheney 5’5” S JR

HONORABLE MENTION Bri Franklin Smoky Valley 5’11” MB SR Ellington Hogle Silver Lake 5’6” OH SR McKinley Johnson Smoky Valley 5’4” S SR Emma McKinsey Royal Valley 5’9” S SR Jacy Thomasson Riverton 5’11” MB SO Makenzie Travis Beloit 5’8” S/OPP JR Camryn Wessel Sabetha 5’9” MB SR

Player of the Year: Abby Rose, Smoky Valley Coach of the Year: Abby Stueve, Sabetha

Class 4A FIRST TEAM Payton Verhulst Bishop Miege 6’1” OH SR Katie Berg McPherson 6’3” OH SR Katelyn Fairchild Andale 5’9” OH SR McKenzie Fairchild Andale 5’10” MB SO Ella Martin Bishop Miege 5’10” OH/OPP SR Rhian Swanson McPherson 6’0” OH JR Darby Weidl Ottawa 5’6” OH SR

SECOND TEAM Annabeth Baalmann Andale 5’9” S/OPP JR Kenzie Cooper Wamego 5’8” OH SR Clara Edwards Clay Center 6’0” MB SR Kirsten Evans Ottawa 5’8” S JR Erin Garr Bishop Miege 6’0” OH/OPP SR Corinna McMullen Louisburg 5’7” S/OH JR Maddie Schrandt Andale 5’10” OH SO

HONORABLE MENTION Leah Bentley Buhler 5’6” L SR Laci Beougher Circle 5’11” OH SR Brette Doile McPherson 5’4” S JR Jadyn Jackson Augusta 5’8” S SR Ava Jones Nickerson 6’2” MB SO Brynne Noland Clearwater 5’10” OH SR Carleigh Pritchard Louisburg 6’2” MB SR

Player of the Year: Payton Verhulst, Bishop Miege Coach of the Year: Kathleen Rush, Bishop Miege

Class 5A FIRST TEAM Caroline Bien St. Thomas Aquinas 6’0” OH SR Ella Larkin Bishop Carroll 5’10” S/OH SR Ashlyn Lovett St. James Academy 5’9” L SR Ava Martin St. Thomas Aquinas 6’1” OH JR Asha Regier Newton 5’9” OH SR Camryn Turner Seaman 5’7” S/RS SR Olivia Mae Van Der Werff Lansing 5’11” OH JR

SECOND TEAM Justine Bichelmeyer St. James Academy 6’2” MB SR Caitlin Bishop Lansing 5’8” S JR Riley Daugherty Bishop Carroll 5’10” OH SR Kamryn Farris Lansing 5’11” L JR Laurel Jones Maize South 6’1” S/RS SR Olivia Lovett St. James Academy 5’11” OH SR Jaden Ravnsborg Mill Valley 5’6” L/OH SR

HONORABLE MENTION Keyanna Cruse Bonner Springs 6’0” OH SR Tyler Cullor St. Thomas Aquinas 5’10” OH SR Betsy Goodenow St. Thomas Aquinas 5’11” RS SO Iyannah Jackson Lansing 6’1” MB JR Ava Spachek St. James Academy 5’10” OH FR Jalyn Stevenson Spring Hill 5’10” OH SR Brooke Stonestreet De Soto 5’11” OH/L SR

Player of the Year: Caroline Bien, Saint Thomas Aquinas Coach of the Year: Sarah Ikenberry, Saint Thomas Aquinas

Class 6A FIRST TEAM Alyssa Miller Blue Valley West 5’10” S SR Morgan Colangelo Blue Valley West 5’1” L JR Brooklyn DeLeye Washburn Rural 6’2” OH SO Courtney Jackson Olathe Northwest 5’9” S SR Skyler Pierce Olathe Northwest 6’1” OH FR Taylor Stockman Blue Valley West 5’11” RS JR Kendra Wait Gardner-Edgerton 5’10” S SR

SECOND TEAM Sarah Bingham Shawnee Mission East 6’3” OH SR Julia Headley Olathe Northwest 6’2” MB FR Jillian Huckabey Olathe Northwest 5’11” OH FR Brooke Leiker Blue Valley West 6’0” OH JR Taylor McCarthy Shawnee Mission Northwest 5’10” OH SR Taylor Russell Washburn Rural 5’11” RS JR Sawyer Thomsen Lawrence Free State 6’2” MB SO

HONORABLE MENTION Julie Calzonetti Garden City 5’10” OH SR Zoe Canfield Washburn Rural 5’9” S/RS FR Reanne Debose Shawnee Mission Northwest 6’0” OH SR Jasmine Dulan Blue Valley North 5’8” OH JR Vivian Kiefer Shawnee Mission Northwest 5’5” L JR Emily Slightom Olathe Northwest 5’6” L JR Rylee Unruh Lawrence Free State 5’11” S SO

Player of the Year: Alyssa Miller, Blue Valley West Coach of the Year: Jessica Horstick, Blue Valley West

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The Kansas Volleyball Association
is out with their All-State volleyball teams. TMP-Marian’s Kassidi Yost is a
first-team pick and fellow junior teammate Emilee Lane is on the second team in
Class 3A. Phillipsburg’s Heather Schemper is also on the first team. 
Smith Center's Tallon Rentschler is a first-team pick in Class 2A. Teammate Ashlyn Long is on the second-team along with Trego’s Lili Shubert. Smith Center's Nick Linn is the 2A Coach of the Year.Victoria’s Kassi Weber is
on the first team in 1A Division I.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;KVA All-State teamsClass 1A Division 1 FIRST TEAM Kassidy Nixon Central Plains 5’8” MB/S JR Ryenne Cunningham Central Plains 5’10” MB SR Avery Deters Centralia 5’7” OH JR Brooklyn Jones Lebo 5’8” OH/MB SO Abby Peek Lebo 5’4” S/OH JR Darby Smith St. John-Hudson 5’9” MB JR Kassi Weber Victoria 5’9” OH JR SECOND TEAM Presli Harts Pratt-Skyline 5’11” MB SO Payton Meyer St. John-Hudson 5’5” S JR Cadence Nondorf Sylvan-Lucas 5’9” MB SR Lexi Oeser Central Plains 5’7” OH SR Demi Schrader Lebo 5’10” OH SR Daelyn Winters Burlingame 5’5” S/OH JR Aubrey Young Pretty Prairie 5’6” S/OH JR HONORABLE MENTION Kady Anschutz Pratt-Skyline 5’6” S SO Lily Boughfman Little River 6’1” OH JR Meghan Brockmeier Rural Vista 5’7” OH SR Kaleigh Guhr Goessel 5’1” S JR Marley Heins Olpe 5’7” OH SR Addi Heinson Kiowa County 5’8” OH JR Brooke Lewis Burlingame 5’5” OH JRPlayer of the Year: Kassidy Nixon, Central Plains Coach of the Year: Lisa Crites, Central Plains Class 1A Division 2&nbsp; FIRST TEAM Ceegan Atkins Hanover 5’9” OH SO Avery Behrends Hanover 5’6” S JR Madeline Boman Central Christian 5’7” RS SR Madison Bruna Hanover 5’10” MB JR Samantha Dark Attica 5’5” S/OH SR Mia Morrow Saint Francis 5’4” OH JR Livia Schultz Wheatland-Grinnell 5’9” OH JRSECOND TEAM Anna Godek Wheatland-Grinnell 5’7” S JR Emma Johnson Saint Francis 5’8” S/RS SR Tamara Lozoya Attica 5’5” S/OH/MB JR Kassie Miller Golden Plains 5’5” S/OH JR Kyrah Peters Linn 5’7” OH JR Samantha Ramsey Central Christian 5’11” OH JR Josie Weers Southern Coffey County 5’7” OH/MB SO HONORABLE MENTION Aubreigh Haxton Argonia 6’1” OH/MB SR Jaci Howell Attica 5’4” L SR Allison Jueneman Hanover 5’7” OH JR Morgan Meyers Cunningham 5’6” L SR Reagan Osterhaus Wetmore 6’1” OH SR Kayleigh Rausch Attica 5’6” OH/MB SR Kirsten Schroeder Wheatland-Grinnell 5’9” OH SR Player of the Year: Ceegan Atkins, Hanover Coach of the Year: Melissa Holle, Hanover Class 2A FIRST TEAM Katrina Davis Heritage Christian 5’9” S SR Alyssa Hunter Belle Plaine 5’9” MB SR Addison Pelham Maranatha Christian 6’1” OH SR Tallon Rentschler Smith Center 6’0” MB JR Jessica Saunders Hillsboro 5’11” MB SR Lauren Schutter Wabaunsee 6’1” MB JR Millie Stockard St. Mary’s-Colgan 5’8” S/OH SR SECOND TEAM Kaitlin Crossland St. Mary’s-Colgan 5’7” S/OH SR Ashlyn Long Smith Center 5’10” OH JR Torrance Lovesee Bluestem 5’10” OH/MB SR Mya Maxwell Ellinwood 5’7” S/OH SR Alli Puetz Garden Plain 5’8” OH SR Lili Shubert Trego Community 5’9” OH/S S Rachel Van Gorp Heritage Christian 5’7” OH FR HONORABLE MENTION Cy Rae Campbell Heritage Christian 5’11” MB FR Brooke Hammond Garden Plain 5’8” OH JR Alissa Heskamp Spearville 5’5” L SR Carrie Roe Herington 5’9” OH SR Sammie Saunders Hillsboro 5’7” OH JR Kinsey Schneider Jefferson County North 5’7” OH SR Emma Toerber Valley Heights 5’10” OH SR Player of the Year: Katrina Davis, Heritage Christian Academy Coach of the Year: Nick Linn, Smith Center Class 3A FIRST TEAM Abby Rose Smoky Valley 6’0” MB JR Austin Broadie Trinity Academy 6’1” OH SR Ivy Fink Royal Valley 5’9” OH SR Leah Renyer Sabetha 5’9” OH SR Heather Schemper Phillipsburg 5’11” MB/S SO Melinna Schumann Sabetha 5’8” OH SR| Kassidi Yost TMP-Marian 5’8” S JR SECOND TEAM Alex Coopman West Franklin 6’1” MB SR Ainsley Corwine West Franklin 5’6” S SR Addy Holthaus Nemaha Central 5’10” OH SO Emily Krebs Sabetha 5’4” S JR Emilee Lane TMP-Marian 6’1” OH JR Kylee Scheer Cheney 5’8” OPP/RS SR Brooke Wewe Cheney 5’5” S JR HONORABLE MENTION Bri Franklin Smoky Valley 5’11” MB SR Ellington Hogle Silver Lake 5’6” OH SR McKinley Johnson Smoky Valley 5’4” S SR Emma McKinsey Royal Valley 5’9” S SR Jacy Thomasson Riverton 5’11” MB SO Makenzie Travis Beloit 5’8” S/OPP JR Camryn Wessel Sabetha 5’9” MB SR Player of the Year: Abby Rose, Smoky Valley Coach of the Year: Abby Stueve, Sabetha Class 4A FIRST TEAM Payton Verhulst Bishop Miege 6’1” OH SR Katie Berg McPherson 6’3” OH SR Katelyn Fairchild Andale 5’9” OH SR McKenzie Fairchild Andale 5’10” MB SO Ella Martin Bishop Miege 5’10” OH/OPP SR Rhian Swanson McPherson 6’0” OH JR Darby Weidl Ottawa 5’6” OH SR SECOND TEAM Annabeth Baalmann Andale 5’9” S/OPP JR Kenzie Cooper Wamego 5’8” OH SR Clara Edwards Clay Center 6’0” MB SR Kirsten Evans Ottawa 5’8” S JR Erin Garr Bishop Miege 6’0” OH/OPP SR Corinna McMullen Louisburg 5’7” S/OH JR Maddie Schrandt Andale 5’10” OH SO HONORABLE MENTION Leah Bentley Buhler 5’6” L SR Laci Beougher Circle 5’11” OH SR Brette Doile McPherson 5’4” S JR Jadyn Jackson Augusta 5’8” S SR Ava Jones Nickerson 6’2” MB SO Brynne Noland Clearwater 5’10” OH SR Carleigh Pritchard Louisburg 6’2” MB SR Player of the Year: Payton Verhulst, Bishop Miege Coach of the Year: Kathleen Rush, Bishop Miege Class 5A FIRST TEAM Caroline Bien St. Thomas Aquinas 6’0” OH SR Ella Larkin Bishop Carroll 5’10” S/OH SR Ashlyn Lovett St. James Academy 5’9” L SR Ava Martin St. Thomas Aquinas 6’1” OH JR Asha Regier Newton 5’9” OH SR Camryn Turner Seaman 5’7” S/RS SR Olivia Mae Van Der Werff Lansing 5’11” OH JR SECOND TEAM Justine Bichelmeyer St. James Academy 6’2” MB SR Caitlin Bishop Lansing 5’8” S JR Riley Daugherty Bishop Carroll 5’10” OH SR Kamryn Farris Lansing 5’11” L JR Laurel Jones Maize South 6’1” S/RS SR Olivia Lovett St. James Academy 5’11” OH SR Jaden Ravnsborg Mill Valley 5’6” L/OH SR HONORABLE MENTION Keyanna Cruse Bonner Springs 6’0” OH SR Tyler Cullor St. Thomas Aquinas 5’10” OH SR Betsy Goodenow St. Thomas Aquinas 5’11” RS SO Iyannah Jackson Lansing 6’1” MB JR Ava Spachek St. James Academy 5’10” OH FR Jalyn Stevenson Spring Hill 5’10” OH SR Brooke Stonestreet De Soto 5’11” OH/L SR Player of the Year: Caroline Bien, Saint Thomas Aquinas Coach of the Year: Sarah Ikenberry, Saint Thomas Aquinas Class 6A FIRST TEAM Alyssa Miller Blue Valley West 5’10” S SR Morgan Colangelo Blue Valley West 5’1” L JR Brooklyn DeLeye Washburn Rural 6’2” OH SO Courtney Jackson Olathe Northwest 5’9” S SR Skyler Pierce Olathe Northwest 6’1” OH FR Taylor Stockman Blue Valley West 5’11” RS JR Kendra Wait Gardner-Edgerton 5’10” S SR SECOND TEAM Sarah Bingham Shawnee Mission East 6’3” OH SR Julia Headley Olathe Northwest 6’2” MB FR Jillian Huckabey Olathe Northwest 5’11” OH FR Brooke Leiker Blue Valley West 6’0” OH JR Taylor McCarthy Shawnee Mission Northwest 5’10” OH SR Taylor Russell Washburn Rural 5’11” RS JR Sawyer Thomsen Lawrence Free State 6’2” MB SO HONORABLE MENTION Julie Calzonetti Garden City 5’10” OH SR Zoe Canfield Washburn Rural 5’9” S/RS FR Reanne Debose Shawnee Mission Northwest 6’0” OH SR Jasmine Dulan Blue Valley North 5’8” OH JR Vivian Kiefer Shawnee Mission Northwest 5’5” L JR Emily Slightom Olathe Northwest 5’6” L JR Rylee Unruh Lawrence Free State 5’11” S SO Player of the Year: Alyssa Miller, Blue Valley West Coach of the Year: Jessica Horstick, Blue Valley West

🏐 Several area players on KVA All-State team

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas men’s basketball signed forward Zachary Clemence to a National Letter of Intent KU head coach Bill Self announced Saturday. Clemence joins forward KJ Adams, who signed earlier in the week, and the two will be freshmen at KU for the 2021-22 season. Clemence (6-foot-10, 210&nbsp;pounds) is a forward from Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas. As a junior, Clemence averaged 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and shot 47 percent from 3-point range in 2019-20. Sunrise Christian is coached Luke Barnwell and went 22-3 last season. Before moving to Sunrise Christian, Clemence, from San Antonio, played for Findlay Prep in Nevada. “Zach is a 6-foot-10 youngster that can really shoot the ball. We haven’t had anybody here like Zach that is truly a four that can maybe be the best shooter in a game,” Self said. “He’s having a great high school career at Sunrise Christian. He’s from San Antonio originally and is very well drilled. I anticipate him coming in and being able to play multiple positions on the perimeter and if we decide to go really small he would be a nightmare-type matchup for five men. He’s got a chance to be an impact player that we will be counting on for sure.” Clemence is the No. 31-ranked player in the recruiting Class of 2021 by Rivals.com, No. 34 by 247Sports.com and No. 43 by ESPN 100. “We’ve got two versatile players in Zach and KJ,” Self said. “Both will be very good players for us. They will be impact players for us immediately. We look forward to winning a lot of games with both of them.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas men’s basketball signed forward Zachary Clemence to a National Letter of Intent KU head coach Bill Self announced Saturday. Clemence joins forward KJ Adams, who signed earlier in the week, and the two will be freshmen at KU for the 2021-22 season. Clemence (6-foot-10, 210&nbsp;pounds) is a forward from Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas. As a junior, Clemence averaged 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and shot 47 percent from 3-point range in 2019-20. Sunrise Christian is coached Luke Barnwell and went 22-3 last season. Before moving to Sunrise Christian, Clemence, from San Antonio, played for Findlay Prep in Nevada. “Zach is a 6-foot-10 youngster that can really shoot the ball. We haven’t had anybody here like Zach that is truly a four that can maybe be the best shooter in a game,” Self said. “He’s having a great high school career at Sunrise Christian. He’s from San Antonio originally and is very well drilled. I anticipate him coming in and being able to play multiple positions on the perimeter and if we decide to go really small he would be a nightmare-type matchup for five men. He’s got a chance to be an impact player that we will be counting on for sure.” Clemence is the No. 31-ranked player in the recruiting Class of 2021 by Rivals.com, No. 34 by 247Sports.com and No. 43 by ESPN 100. “We’ve got two versatile players in Zach and KJ,” Self said. “Both will be very good players for us. They will be impact players for us immediately. We look forward to winning a lot of games with both of them.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas Athletics

🏀 Zach Clemence signs with Kansas

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GRAINFIELD - Victoria had two 100-yard rushers and overcame three turnovers Friday night to beat Wheatland-Grinnell 44-26 in the Sectional round of the 8-Man Division II playoffs.

With the win, Victoria (11-0) advances to the state semifinals for the 10th time in school history. They await the winner of Saturday's game between St. Francis and Caldwell.

Jayvon Pruitt rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns and quarterback Grant Schoenrock added 145 and three scores as Victoria rushed for 390 of their 427 yards of total offense.

Jayvon Pruitt's 17-yard touchdown run capped a nine-play, 55-yard scoring drive and gave the Knights an 8-0 lead after the first quarter. 

A bad snap and two penalties kept Victoria off the board on their first possessIon and a fumble at their own 22 gave Wheatland-Grinnell their first scoring threat but Victoria got a fourth down stop late in the first quarter.

After a fumble at the Thunderhawk 24 ended a potential scoring drive with just under nine minutes to play in the second, Victoria would score on their next two possessions for a 24-6 halftime lead.

Schoenrock capped a 65-yard, five-play drive with a 16 yard touchedown run. He then hit Carson Werth on a 13-yard touchdown pass with 1:25 before halftime.

Wheatland-Grinnell's only score of the first half came on a 48 yard run on third down with 4:26 to play in ther quarter to make the score 16-6.

Wheatland-Grinnell scored touchdowns on their first two possessions of the third quarter to close the gap to 30-20. Trey Vincent threw touchdown passes of 25 and 42 yards to Ryan Heier. They were sandwiched around a nine-yard Pruitt's nine-yard touchdown run for the Knights.

Following a 35-yard kickoff return by Drayden Karlin, Victoria built the lead back to two possessions with a 10-play scoring drive capped by a Schoenrock 3-yard TD run on the first play of the fourth quarter to make the score 36-20.

The Thunderhawks appeared to seize the momentum on the next possession with a 71-yard touchdown pass from Vincent to Johnny Phillips but the play was called back after an offensive pass interference penalty.

Isaac Mendez recovered a fumble and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown to pull Wheatland-Grinnell within 36-26 with 4:51 to play but Victoria answered with a quick four-play, 50-yard scoring drive when ended with a 20-yard touchdown run from Schoenrock with 3:57 to play.

Schoenrock intercepted a pass on the Thunderhawks next possesson and Victoria ran out the clock.

GRAINFIELD - Victoria had two 100-yard rushers and overcame three turnovers Friday night to beat Wheatland-Grinnell 44-26 in the Sectional round of the 8-Man Division II playoffs.With the win, Victoria (11-0) advances to the state semifinals for the 10th time in school history. They await the winner of Saturday's game between St. Francis and Caldwell.Jayvon Pruitt rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns and quarterback Grant Schoenrock added 145 and three scores as Victoria rushed for 390 of their 427 yards of total offense.Jayvon Pruitt's 17-yard touchdown run capped a nine-play, 55-yard scoring drive and gave the Knights an 8-0 lead after the first quarter. A bad snap and two penalties kept Victoria off the board on their first possessIon and a fumble at their own 22 gave Wheatland-Grinnell their first scoring threat but Victoria got a fourth down stop late in the first quarter.After a fumble at the Thunderhawk 24 ended a potential scoring drive with just under nine minutes to play in the second, Victoria would score on their next two possessions for a 24-6 halftime lead.Schoenrock capped a 65-yard, five-play drive with a 16 yard touchedown run. He then hit Carson Werth on a 13-yard touchdown pass with 1:25 before halftime.Wheatland-Grinnell's only score of the first half came on a 48 yard run on third down with 4:26 to play in ther quarter to make the score 16-6.Wheatland-Grinnell scored touchdowns on their first two possessions of the third quarter to close the gap to 30-20. Trey Vincent threw touchdown passes of 25 and 42 yards to Ryan Heier. They were sandwiched around a nine-yard Pruitt's nine-yard touchdown run for the Knights.Following a 35-yard kickoff return by Drayden Karlin, Victoria built the lead back to two possessions with a 10-play scoring drive capped by a Schoenrock 3-yard TD run on the first play of the fourth quarter to make the score 36-20.The Thunderhawks appeared to seize the momentum on the next possession with a 71-yard touchdown pass from Vincent to Johnny Phillips but the play was called back after an offensive pass interference penalty.Isaac Mendez recovered a fumble and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown to pull Wheatland-Grinnell within 36-26 with 4:51 to play but Victoria answered with a quick four-play, 50-yard scoring drive when ended with a 20-yard touchdown run from Schoenrock with 3:57 to play.Schoenrock intercepted a pass on the Thunderhawks next possesson and Victoria ran out the clock.