HAYS – The Hays Senior Eagles moved to 4-0 and advanced to
Sunday’s championship game of the Wild West Fest Tournament after a 9-0, five
inning run-rule win over Russell Saturday evening at Larks Park. 

Colby Dreiling and Brady Kreutzer combined on the three-hit
shutout. Dreiling made the start and gave up the three hits with two strikeouts
and no walks over three innings and picked up the win. Kreutzer pitched the
final two innings and didn’t allow a hit with one strikeout and one walk.

The Eagles (16-2) scored six runs in the first then added
another the second and two in the third.0

Brock Lummus and Remington Cox both had two hits. Garrett
Wellbrock had a hit and drove in three runs. Lummus and Carson Jacobs both had
two RBIs.

The Senior Eagles will play Liberal for the championship at
3 p.m. Sunday. The Rattlers are 3-1 and defeating Smith Center-2 15-0 and the
Hays Junior Eagles 11-1 Saturday.

The Junior Eagles went 1-1 Saturday, edging Smith Center-2
11-9. They went 1-3 in pool play and face Smith Center-2 in the fifth place
game at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Saturday’s WWF Results 
Liberal 15, Smith Center-2 0 
Smith Center-1 10, Russell 3 
Hays Eagles 17U 11, Smith Center-2 9 
Liberal 11, Hays Eagles 17U 1 
Hays Eagles 19U 9, Russell 0

Sunday’s WWF Schedule 
11 a.m.: Hays Eagles 17U vs. Smith Center-2 (fifth place) 
1 p.m.: Smith Center-1 vs. Russell (third place) 
3 p.m.: Hays Eagles 19U vs. Liberal (first place)

HAYS – The Hays Senior Eagles moved to 4-0 and advanced to
Sunday’s championship game of the Wild West Fest Tournament after a 9-0, five
inning run-rule win over Russell Saturday evening at Larks Park. Colby Dreiling and Brady Kreutzer combined on the three-hit
shutout. Dreiling made the start and gave up the three hits with two strikeouts
and no walks over three innings and picked up the win. Kreutzer pitched the
final two innings and didn’t allow a hit with one strikeout and one walk.The Eagles (16-2) scored six runs in the first then added
another the second and two in the third.0Brock Lummus and Remington Cox both had two hits. Garrett
Wellbrock had a hit and drove in three runs. Lummus and Carson Jacobs both had
two RBIs.The Senior Eagles will play Liberal for the championship at
3 p.m. Sunday. The Rattlers are 3-1 and defeating Smith Center-2 15-0 and the
Hays Junior Eagles 11-1 Saturday.The Junior Eagles went 1-1 Saturday, edging Smith Center-2
11-9. They went 1-3 in pool play and face Smith Center-2 in the fifth place
game at 11 a.m. Sunday.Saturday’s WWF Results 
Liberal 15, Smith Center-2 0 
Smith Center-1 10, Russell 3 
Hays Eagles 17U 11, Smith Center-2 9 
Liberal 11, Hays Eagles 17U 1 
Hays Eagles 19U 9, Russell 0Sunday’s WWF Schedule 
11 a.m.: Hays Eagles 17U vs. Smith Center-2 (fifth place) 
1 p.m.: Smith Center-1 vs. Russell (third place) 
3 p.m.: Hays Eagles 19U vs. Liberal (first place)

Hays Senior Eagles advance to WWF title game

Jake Wyeth had four hits including a home run and drive in
six runs to lead the Hays Larks to a 15-4 victory over the Colorado Pirates
Saturday, ending their three-game losing streak.

The game was called with two outs in the bottom of the sixth due to rain.

Wyeth grounded into a double play which scored a run in the
first inning. He then singled in the second, homered in the third, singled in
the fifth then singled again in the sixth.

The Larks (7-4) scored six in the second with Grant Lung, Wyatt
Divis, Wyeth and Corbin Truslow all driving in runs. They added three in the
third on a three-run homer from Wyeth to make the score 10-2.

Starter Ryan Ruder gave up four runs on seven hits over five
innings with six strikeouts and no walks and picked up the win.

The Larks had 18 hits in the game. Along with Wyeth’s homer,
Palmer Hutchison and Wyatt Divis both hit doubles.

Hays closes out their Colorado road trip Sunday at the Boulder Collegians.

Jake Wyeth had four hits including a home run and drive in
six runs to lead the Hays Larks to a 15-4 victory over the Colorado Pirates
Saturday, ending their three-game losing streak.The game was called with two outs in the bottom of the sixth due to rain.Wyeth grounded into a double play which scored a run in the
first inning. He then singled in the second, homered in the third, singled in
the fifth then singled again in the sixth.The Larks (7-4) scored six in the second with Grant Lung, Wyatt
Divis, Wyeth and Corbin Truslow all driving in runs. They added three in the
third on a three-run homer from Wyeth to make the score 10-2.Starter Ryan Ruder gave up four runs on seven hits over five
innings with six strikeouts and no walks and picked up the win.The Larks had 18 hits in the game. Along with Wyeth’s homer,
Palmer Hutchison and Wyatt Divis both hit doubles.Hays closes out their Colorado road trip Sunday at the Boulder Collegians.

Wyeth big day helps Larks end three-game skid

HAYS – A blowout, a walk-off win and a one-hitter
highlighted day one of the Wild West Fest Tournament for the Hays Senior Eagles
at Larks Park.

After an 18-0 blowout win over the second of two Smith
Center teams in the field, the Eagles got a walk-off win later in the day
against the other Smith Center team. After the Blue Raiders scored three runs in
the top of the fifth inning to take a 5-4 lead, the Eagles took advantage of
two errors and a hit batter to load the bases with two outs. Jack Fields then
singled to center on an 0-2 pitch to drive in Dawson VonFeldt with the tying
run and Dalton Dale with the winning run.

Garrett Wellbrock then pitched a complete game one-hitter in
the Eagles 9-1 win over Liberal in the final game of the night. Wellbrock allowed
one unearned run over six innings while striking out six and walking one in the
game that was called after six innings by run-rule.

Brady Kreutzer, Brock Lummus and Carson Jacobs all had two
hits in the finale with Jacobs driving in three runs and Lummus two.

The Eagles sent 17 batters to the plate and scored 13 runs
in the top of the first inning in their first game of the day against Smith
Center-1. Brock Lummus allowed one hit with eight strikeouts and no walks over
three innings.

The Senior Eagles close out pool play against Russell at 6
p.m. Saturday 

The Junior Eagles suffered a couple of tough losses, losing
6-5 to Russell and 12-11 to Smith Center-1 in extra innings.

Russell rallied to win in their last at-bat then the Blue
Raiders scored six in the bottom of the fifth to force extra innings. After
both teams scored four runs using the international tie-breaker in the first
extra inning, Smith Center tallied the winning run in their second extra inning
at bat.

Russell 6, Hays Eagles 17U 5 
Hays Eagles 19U 16, Smith Center-2 0 
Liberal 10, Smith Center-1 4 
Russell 14, Smith Center-2 5 
Hays Eagles 19U 6, Smith Center-1 5 
Smith Center-1 12, Hays Eagles 17U 11 
Hays Eagles 19U 9, Liberal 1 
 
Saturday’s schedule 
8 a.m. – Liberal vs. Smith Center-2 
10 a.m. – Russell vs. Smith Center-1 
12 p.m. – HOME RUN DERBY 
2 p.m. – Hays Eagles 17U vs. Smith Center-2 
4 p.m. – Hays Eagles 17U vs. Liberal 
6 p.m. – Russell vs. Hays Eagles 19U

HAYS – A blowout, a walk-off win and a one-hitter
highlighted day one of the Wild West Fest Tournament for the Hays Senior Eagles
at Larks Park.After an 18-0 blowout win over the second of two Smith
Center teams in the field, the Eagles got a walk-off win later in the day
against the other Smith Center team. After the Blue Raiders scored three runs in
the top of the fifth inning to take a 5-4 lead, the Eagles took advantage of
two errors and a hit batter to load the bases with two outs. Jack Fields then
singled to center on an 0-2 pitch to drive in Dawson VonFeldt with the tying
run and Dalton Dale with the winning run.Garrett Wellbrock then pitched a complete game one-hitter in
the Eagles 9-1 win over Liberal in the final game of the night. Wellbrock allowed
one unearned run over six innings while striking out six and walking one in the
game that was called after six innings by run-rule.Brady Kreutzer, Brock Lummus and Carson Jacobs all had two
hits in the finale with Jacobs driving in three runs and Lummus two.The Eagles sent 17 batters to the plate and scored 13 runs
in the top of the first inning in their first game of the day against Smith
Center-1. Brock Lummus allowed one hit with eight strikeouts and no walks over
three innings.The Senior Eagles close out pool play against Russell at 6
p.m. Saturday <h2>Junior Eagles go 0-2</h2>The Junior Eagles suffered a couple of tough losses, losing
6-5 to Russell and 12-11 to Smith Center-1 in extra innings.Russell rallied to win in their last at-bat then the Blue
Raiders scored six in the bottom of the fifth to force extra innings. After
both teams scored four runs using the international tie-breaker in the first
extra inning, Smith Center tallied the winning run in their second extra inning
at bat.WWF Day 1 ScoresRussell 6, Hays Eagles 17U 5 
Hays Eagles 19U 16, Smith Center-2 0 
Liberal 10, Smith Center-1 4 
Russell 14, Smith Center-2 5 
Hays Eagles 19U 6, Smith Center-1 5 
Smith Center-1 12, Hays Eagles 17U 11 
Hays Eagles 19U 9, Liberal 1 
 
Saturday’s schedule 
8 a.m. – Liberal vs. Smith Center-2 
10 a.m. – Russell vs. Smith Center-1 
12 p.m. – HOME RUN DERBY 
2 p.m. – Hays Eagles 17U vs. Smith Center-2 
4 p.m. – Hays Eagles 17U vs. Liberal 
6 p.m. – Russell vs. Hays Eagles 19U

Senior Eagles go 3-0 on first day of WWF Tournament

LA SALLE, Colo. – The Hays Larks scored four runs in the top
of the fourth inning to take a 7-3 lead over the Colorado Sox Saturday, but the
Sox rallied with a run in the bottom of the fourth then five in the fifth for a
9-7 win.

Dylan Dreiling led the Larks 10-hit attack going 3-for-5
with three RBIs. Wyatt Divis had two hits including a home runs and drove in
three.

Cole Zimmerman allowed five runs on one hit with four walks
and two strikeouts over 2/3 innings of relief and suffered the loss.

Starter Paddy Walsh went four innings and allowed four runs
(three earned) on five hits with four strikeouts and four walks.

After a 6-1 start, the Larks (6-4) have lost three straight.

The Larks take on the Colorado Pirates Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

LA SALLE, Colo. – The Hays Larks scored four runs in the top
of the fourth inning to take a 7-3 lead over the Colorado Sox Saturday, but the
Sox rallied with a run in the bottom of the fourth then five in the fifth for a
9-7 win.Dylan Dreiling led the Larks 10-hit attack going 3-for-5
with three RBIs. Wyatt Divis had two hits including a home runs and drove in
three.Cole Zimmerman allowed five runs on one hit with four walks
and two strikeouts over 2/3 innings of relief and suffered the loss.Starter Paddy Walsh went four innings and allowed four runs
(three earned) on five hits with four strikeouts and four walks.After a 6-1 start, the Larks (6-4) have lost three straight.The Larks take on the Colorado Pirates Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

Larks drop third straight in Colorado

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

TOPEKA – While questions continue as to what school will
look like in the fall for high school students in Kansas amid the COVID-19
pandemic the state’s activities association is moving forward with plans for
sports this fall.

Earlier this week, a post on social media claimed that the
Kansas State High School Activities was planning to cancel fall sports. The
official KSHSAA Twitter account quickly responded, saying “there is no truth to
this rumor.”

In a Zoom meeting Wednesday with media members from across
the state, KSHSAA Executive Director Bill Faflick pushed back and called the
Tweet “irresponsible.”

Faflick said KSHSAA is currently working on a plan for the fall.

“All of our efforts right now are directed at providing
best guidance for our schools,” Faflick said.

KSHSAA has already provided an update to its member schools
this summer, and Faflick said they plan to release a plan for fall sports
after the state department of education releases its guidelines for return
later this month.

“We think that the plans that we have put in plans are
adaptable and we’re about to exercise the agility necessary to accommodate potential
changes,” Faflick said.

Faflick said they anticipate the Kansas Department of
Education releasing more information on July 17, and KSHSAA will use that
guidance to update and release its plan.

“We know school needs to be in session for us to have an interscholastic
activity program that is education-based,” Faflick said.

He said much of the focus centers around the actual
operations of the different events in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19
and not how the activities and athletics look on the stage, court or field.

Faflick said they have looked into different contingency
plans. Among those would be potentially moving the fall sports to the spring and
spring sports to the fall. But he said “challenges” remain.

He said the issue is that spring activities were already
canceled last year and they worry that a second wave of the coronavirus could
cut the fall season short as well.

“While we’ve looked at that, at this point as of July 1st
of 2020, that does not seem to be a direction we want to go,” Faflick said. 

Faflick added that they believe their plan is flexible
enough to make changes if more restrictions are announced by the state of
Kansas.

“We’ve looked at many models, not just season flipping but
season shifting” Faflick said. 

Those changes could include changing the length of a season
or limiting the number of competitions.

“We know it’s a fluid situation, yet we can wait for
guidance to be put out we want to be prepared when that happens,” Faflick said.

There have been a few school districts across the state that
have had to alter their summer workout programs due to positive COVID-19 tests
and exposure to the coronavirus and Faflick said that does worry them.

“Our challenge is the unknown,” Faflick said. “Not knowing when
we’re going to be able to get back to normal, wherever that new normal is, as
well as the unknown presence of COVID-19.”

He said they have already made several recommendations to
member schools. Among those are screening every student and coach before every
activity. They also continue to recommend good personal hygiene practices.

The first day of fall practice is scheduled for Aug. 17 and several
schools, including Thomas More Prep-Marian and Victoria are set to start school that day.
Hays schools are scheduled to start Aug. 13 with Ellis schools starting Aug.
20.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575374397201.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostTOPEKA – While questions continue as to what school will
look like in the fall for high school students in Kansas amid the COVID-19
pandemic the state’s activities association is moving forward with plans for
sports this fall.Earlier this week, a post on social media claimed that the
Kansas State High School Activities was planning to cancel fall sports. The
official KSHSAA Twitter account quickly responded, saying “there is no truth to
this rumor.”In a Zoom meeting Wednesday with media members from across
the state, KSHSAA Executive Director Bill Faflick pushed back and called the
Tweet “irresponsible.”Faflick said KSHSAA is currently working on a plan for the fall.“All of our efforts right now are directed at providing
best guidance for our schools,” Faflick said.KSHSAA has already provided an update to its member schools
this summer, and Faflick said they plan to release a plan for fall sports
after the state department of education releases its guidelines for return
later this month.“We think that the plans that we have put in plans are
adaptable and we’re about to exercise the agility necessary to accommodate potential
changes,” Faflick said.Faflick said they anticipate the Kansas Department of
Education releasing more information on July 17, and KSHSAA will use that
guidance to update and release its plan.“We know school needs to be in session for us to have an interscholastic
activity program that is education-based,” Faflick said.He said much of the focus centers around the actual
operations of the different events in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19
and not how the activities and athletics look on the stage, court or field.Faflick said they have looked into different contingency
plans. Among those would be potentially moving the fall sports to the spring and
spring sports to the fall. But he said “challenges” remain.He said the issue is that spring activities were already
canceled last year and they worry that a second wave of the coronavirus could
cut the fall season short as well.“While we’ve looked at that, at this point as of July 1st
of 2020, that does not seem to be a direction we want to go,” Faflick said. Faflick added that they believe their plan is flexible
enough to make changes if more restrictions are announced by the state of
Kansas.“We’ve looked at many models, not just season flipping but
season shifting” Faflick said. Those changes could include changing the length of a season
or limiting the number of competitions.“We know it’s a fluid situation, yet we can wait for
guidance to be put out we want to be prepared when that happens,” Faflick said.There have been a few school districts across the state that
have had to alter their summer workout programs due to positive COVID-19 tests
and exposure to the coronavirus and Faflick said that does worry them.“Our challenge is the unknown,” Faflick said. “Not knowing when
we’re going to be able to get back to normal, wherever that new normal is, as
well as the unknown presence of COVID-19.”He said they have already made several recommendations to
member schools. Among those are screening every student and coach before every
activity. They also continue to recommend good personal hygiene practices.The first day of fall practice is scheduled for Aug. 17 and several
schools, including Thomas More Prep-Marian and Victoria are set to start school that day.
Hays schools are scheduled to start Aug. 13 with Ellis schools starting Aug.
20.

KSHSAA preparing for fall activities amid coronavirus

LA SALLE, Colo. - The Hays Larks couldn’t hold on a late 3-1
lead and lost 7-3 to the Colorado Sox Thursday night. The Sox scored a run in
the sixth, two in the seventh and three in the eighth to hand the Larks (6-3)
their first two-game losing streak of the season.

Grant Lung opened the game with a double and scored on Jake
Wyeth’s two-out single to left. They pushed the lead to 2-0 on Corbin Truslow’s
solo homer to right in the fourth.

The Sox scored on a home run in the bottom of the inning but
the Larks answered in the top of the fifth when Leo Jiminian scored on a wild
pitch.

An error on a fly ball to right fielder Sean Cooper allowed
the Sox to score with two outs in the sixth. A two-run homer from gave Colorado
the lead an inning later. The Sox loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth
then scored three runs on Ackerman’s double.

Trevor Munsch suffered the loss, allowing three runs (two
earned) on two hits over two innings of relief. Starter Landon Schirer gave up
one run on four hits with eight strikeouts and six walks over five innings.

The Larks continue their Colorado road trip Friday afternoon
against the Colorado Pirates.

LA SALLE, Colo. - The Hays Larks couldn’t hold on a late 3-1
lead and lost 7-3 to the Colorado Sox Thursday night. The Sox scored a run in
the sixth, two in the seventh and three in the eighth to hand the Larks (6-3)
their first two-game losing streak of the season.Grant Lung opened the game with a double and scored on Jake
Wyeth’s two-out single to left. They pushed the lead to 2-0 on Corbin Truslow’s
solo homer to right in the fourth.The Sox scored on a home run in the bottom of the inning but
the Larks answered in the top of the fifth when Leo Jiminian scored on a wild
pitch.An error on a fly ball to right fielder Sean Cooper allowed
the Sox to score with two outs in the sixth. A two-run homer from gave Colorado
the lead an inning later. The Sox loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth
then scored three runs on Ackerman’s double.Trevor Munsch suffered the loss, allowing three runs (two
earned) on two hits over two innings of relief. Starter Landon Schirer gave up
one run on four hits with eight strikeouts and six walks over five innings.The Larks continue their Colorado road trip Friday afternoon
against the Colorado Pirates.

Larks drop second straight in Colorado

ELLINWOOD – The TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U baseball team used a
couple of five-run innings to lead them to a doubleheader sweep of Ellinwood
Thursday. The Monarchs (13-8) scored five in the top of the seventh to take the
opener 7-0. After giving up three in the first in the second game, TMP scored
five in the third to take the lead for good and won 8-4.

Nick Herrman and Mason Robbins combined on a five-hit shutout
in the opener. Herrman went five innings with two strikeouts and three walks
and picked up the win. Robbins allowed one hit with two strikeouts and no walks
over the final two innings. He then pitched a complete game in the second
contest, allowing six hits while striking out eight with no walks.

Robbins had three of the Monarchs 11 hits and drove in two
runs in the first game then added two hits and a couple of runs scored in game
two. Mark Rack and Noah Gibson both had two hits games with Gibson driving in
two runs in game one. Gibson had two more hits in the second game. Jace
Wentling, Ethan Atherton and Zeke Haag all drove in two runs.

The Monarchs have won four of their last five games. They
travel to Hoisington for a doubleheader next Thursday (July 9).

ELLINWOOD – The TMP-Marian Monarchs 18U baseball team used a
couple of five-run innings to lead them to a doubleheader sweep of Ellinwood
Thursday. The Monarchs (13-8) scored five in the top of the seventh to take the
opener 7-0. After giving up three in the first in the second game, TMP scored
five in the third to take the lead for good and won 8-4.Nick Herrman and Mason Robbins combined on a five-hit shutout
in the opener. Herrman went five innings with two strikeouts and three walks
and picked up the win. Robbins allowed one hit with two strikeouts and no walks
over the final two innings. He then pitched a complete game in the second
contest, allowing six hits while striking out eight with no walks.Robbins had three of the Monarchs 11 hits and drove in two
runs in the first game then added two hits and a couple of runs scored in game
two. Mark Rack and Noah Gibson both had two hits games with Gibson driving in
two runs in game one. Gibson had two more hits in the second game. Jace
Wentling, Ethan Atherton and Zeke Haag all drove in two runs.The Monarchs have won four of their last five games. They
travel to Hoisington for a doubleheader next Thursday (July 9).

Monarchs sweep Ellinwood

KANSAS CITY -&nbsp; The Kansas City Royals have launched what they are calling a “Fanbassador” program in which up to 500 fans may purchase a plastic cutout of their likeness for $40 apiece that will be displayed in a seat at Kauffman Stadium during the abbreviated 2020 season. 

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Royals Respond Fund.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1593624268754.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY -&nbsp; The Kansas City Royals have launched what they are calling a “Fanbassador” program in which up to 500 fans may purchase a plastic cutout of their likeness for $40 apiece that will be displayed in a seat at Kauffman Stadium during the abbreviated 2020 season. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Royals Respond Fund.

Royals launch Fanbassador program 

LASALLE, CO. – The Colorado Roughriders scored five runs in
the bottom of the eighth inning and turned a pitcher’s duel into an easy 7-2
win over the Hays Larks Wednesday in LaSalle Colorado.

The Larks were held scoreless through six innings before
they loaded the bases with one down in the seventh inning for Matt Cavanagh who
drew a bases loaded walk. Two batters later Leo Jiminian scored on a wild pitch
to tie the game at two.

With the game tied at two, the first seven hitters that came
to the plate in a five-run eighth inning for the Roughriders reached base, five
on base hits, as they built a 7-2 lead and got the win.

Larks starter Rustin Hayes allowed just one run on four
hits, while striking out four and walking five, but did not factor into the decision.

Reliever Drew Buhr retired the side in order in the seventh
but allowed all five runs in the eighth inning and suffered the loss. 

Dylan Dreiling had two of Hays’ five hits. The Larks drop to
6-2 and take on the Colorado Sox for the first of two games Thursday evening in
LaSalle.

LASALLE, CO. – The Colorado Roughriders scored five runs in
the bottom of the eighth inning and turned a pitcher’s duel into an easy 7-2
win over the Hays Larks Wednesday in LaSalle Colorado.The Larks were held scoreless through six innings before
they loaded the bases with one down in the seventh inning for Matt Cavanagh who
drew a bases loaded walk. Two batters later Leo Jiminian scored on a wild pitch
to tie the game at two.With the game tied at two, the first seven hitters that came
to the plate in a five-run eighth inning for the Roughriders reached base, five
on base hits, as they built a 7-2 lead and got the win.Larks starter Rustin Hayes allowed just one run on four
hits, while striking out four and walking five, but did not factor into the decision.Reliever Drew Buhr retired the side in order in the seventh
but allowed all five runs in the eighth inning and suffered the loss. Dylan Dreiling had two of Hays’ five hits. The Larks drop to
6-2 and take on the Colorado Sox for the first of two games Thursday evening in
LaSalle.

Big inning lifts Roughriders past Larks

The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following a virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

The person spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced that the preseason will be cut from four games to two.

Players are still discussing with their union whether to ask for cancellation of all preseason games, according to two people familiar with their thinking. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because a decision hasn't been made.

The pandemic forced teams to conduct their entire offseason programs via videoconference. So, teams will be gathering together for the first time when training camps open July 28.

Minus the usual minicamps, on-field practices and in-person weight training from April to June, players’ conditioning won’t be what it normally is. So, eliminating the first week of preseason games Aug. 13-16 will give them more time to ratchet up their football fitness.

Teams will now play exhibitions Aug. 20-24 and Aug. 27-31 during what were originally the second and third weeks of exhibition play, with all 32 teams playing one home and one road game.

Most of those games will remain the same as originally scheduled, although some matchups in that second slate will have to be changed so every team gets a game at home.

The exhibition finales on Sept. 3 were also scrapped, giving teams more time to get ready for the regular season, which opens Sept. 10 with Houston at Kansas City.

There are no changes to the regular season schedule.

The league continues to draw up protocols, not only for COVID-19 mitigation but for ramping up practices during the first few weeks of training camp.

The annual Hall of Fame Game pitting Pittsburgh and Dallas on Aug. 6 was recently scrapped as the induction ceremonies were pushed back to 2021.

The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following a virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced that the preseason will be cut from four games to two.Players are still discussing with their union whether to ask for cancellation of all preseason games, according to two people familiar with their thinking. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because a decision hasn't been made.The pandemic forced teams to conduct their entire offseason programs via videoconference. So, teams will be gathering together for the first time when training camps open July 28.Minus the usual minicamps, on-field practices and in-person weight training from April to June, players’ conditioning won’t be what it normally is. So, eliminating the first week of preseason games Aug. 13-16 will give them more time to ratchet up their football fitness.Teams will now play exhibitions Aug. 20-24 and Aug. 27-31 during what were originally the second and third weeks of exhibition play, with all 32 teams playing one home and one road game.Most of those games will remain the same as originally scheduled, although some matchups in that second slate will have to be changed so every team gets a game at home.The exhibition finales on Sept. 3 were also scrapped, giving teams more time to get ready for the regular season, which opens Sept. 10 with Houston at Kansas City.There are no changes to the regular season schedule.The league continues to draw up protocols, not only for COVID-19 mitigation but for ramping up practices during the first few weeks of training camp.The annual Hall of Fame Game pitting Pittsburgh and Dallas on Aug. 6 was recently scrapped as the induction ceremonies were pushed back to 2021.

AP Source: NFL cutting preseason in half, pushing back start

UNDATED (AP) — Baseball players began reporting to their teams Wednesday in the most significant step yet as MLB presses ahead with its plan for a 60-game sprint of a season.

Most players underwent a battery of health checks, not only for COVID-19 but also for any other lingering ailments from spring training, ahead of planned workouts beginning Friday and Saturday. 

And one thing was clear: Despite rising numbers of positive tests and some players opting out, most players and executives are bullish about the season taking place in just a few weeks.

UNDATED (AP) — Baseball players began reporting to their teams Wednesday in the most significant step yet as MLB presses ahead with its plan for a 60-game sprint of a season.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A welcome sight. Official workouts begin Friday. 💪 <a href="https://t.co/JLynv7yuWs">pic.twitter.com/JLynv7yuWs</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1278448334139805698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Most players underwent a battery of health checks, not only for COVID-19 but also for any other lingering ailments from spring training, ahead of planned workouts beginning Friday and Saturday. And one thing was clear: Despite rising numbers of positive tests and some players opting out, most players and executives are bullish about the season taking place in just a few weeks.

MLB players begin reporting for tests as first workouts near

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA’s infractions case against the University of Kansas men’s basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases.

The Infractions Referral Committee said Wednesday that the case against the Jayhawks and coach Bill Self would go through the Independent Accountability Resolution Process. The approval is the first significant step in a process that was created in August 2018 to deal with select cases and minimize perceived conflicts of interest.

Kansas has been accused by the NCAA of committing five Level I violations, which are considered the most egregious, as part of the fallout of an FBI investigation into college basketball corruption. The case hinges on whether representatives of apparel company Adidas were acting as boosters when two of them arrange payments to prospective recruits.

The case against Kansas is the third to be accepted by the review panel. The NCAA’s case against James Wiseman and Memphis was the first and four violations involving North Carolina State and ex-coach Mark Gottfried was the second.

Kansas administrators believe the independent review process is their best chance of getting the charges levied by the NCAA dismissed. For one thing, it eliminates the governing body from the decision — both Kansas and the NCAA have been trading emotionally charged barbs for months. For another, it puts the case in the hands of legal experts chosen from a 15-member pool, rather than the typical committee on infraction comprised of longtime sports administrators.

That expertise is important because the school is trying to make the legal argument that Adidas representatives, whom Kansas has acknowledged paid prospects and their representatives, should not be considered boosters.

Yet the IARP also comes with significant risk: There are no appeals once its decision is handed down.

The process does not preclude Self or the university from taking other legal action, though. Self’s attorney recently sent a notice of claims and request to preserve evidence to the NCAA in anticipation of a potential lawsuit.

“Without limiting Mr. Self’s claims, he is considering bringing legal action against the NCAA and NCAA officers, employees and representatives for negligence, breach of contract, defamation, fraud, tortious interference with contract and tortious interference with prospective contract,” attorney Scott Tompsett wrote. “To put it bluntly, the NCAA enforcement staff is attempting to end Mr. Self’s long and very successful coaching career for conduct which all coaches engage in and which the NCAA has known for many years is commonplace and permissible.”

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA’s infractions case against the University of Kansas men’s basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases.The Infractions Referral Committee said Wednesday that the case against the Jayhawks and coach Bill Self would go through the Independent Accountability Resolution Process. The approval is the first significant step in a process that was created in August 2018 to deal with select cases and minimize perceived conflicts of interest.Kansas has been accused by the NCAA of committing five Level I violations, which are considered the most egregious, as part of the fallout of an FBI investigation into college basketball corruption. The case hinges on whether representatives of apparel company Adidas were acting as boosters when two of them arrange payments to prospective recruits.The case against Kansas is the third to be accepted by the review panel. The NCAA’s case against James Wiseman and Memphis was the first and four violations involving North Carolina State and ex-coach Mark Gottfried was the second.Kansas administrators believe the independent review process is their best chance of getting the charges levied by the NCAA dismissed. For one thing, it eliminates the governing body from the decision — both Kansas and the NCAA have been trading emotionally charged barbs for months. For another, it puts the case in the hands of legal experts chosen from a 15-member pool, rather than the typical committee on infraction comprised of longtime sports administrators.That expertise is important because the school is trying to make the legal argument that Adidas representatives, whom Kansas has acknowledged paid prospects and their representatives, should not be considered boosters.Yet the IARP also comes with significant risk: There are no appeals once its decision is handed down.The process does not preclude Self or the university from taking other legal action, though. Self’s attorney recently sent a notice of claims and request to preserve evidence to the NCAA in anticipation of a potential lawsuit.“Without limiting Mr. Self’s claims, he is considering bringing legal action against the NCAA and NCAA officers, employees and representatives for negligence, breach of contract, defamation, fraud, tortious interference with contract and tortious interference with prospective contract,” attorney Scott Tompsett wrote. “To put it bluntly, the NCAA enforcement staff is attempting to end Mr. Self’s long and very successful coaching career for conduct which all coaches engage in and which the NCAA has known for many years is commonplace and permissible.”

NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

LA SALLE, CO. – Jake Wyeth hit two of the Larks four
homeruns Tuesday and drove in six as Hays beat the Colorado Pirates 14-8 in in
La Salle Colorado.

Wyatt Divis and Wyeth each homered in the first but Colorado
scored five in the bottom of the first inning and led 5-3.

The Larks scored five in the top of the third thanks to a
3-run Wyeth homerun and a pair of bases loaded walks as they built an 8-5 lead.

Hays got two runs in the eighth and added four in the ninth,
highlighted by a two-run Dylan Dreiling homerun on their way to the 14-8 win.

Jake Wyeth homered twice and drove in six runs and Wyatt
Divis and Grant Lung collected three hits and scored three runs. 

Cole Zimmerman earned the win in relief. He allowed just one
hit and one walk while striking out three in three innings. 

Hays improved to 6-1 and will take on the Colorado
Roughriders Wednesday afternoon.

LA SALLE, CO. – Jake Wyeth hit two of the Larks four
homeruns Tuesday and drove in six as Hays beat the Colorado Pirates 14-8 in in
La Salle Colorado.Wyatt Divis and Wyeth each homered in the first but Colorado
scored five in the bottom of the first inning and led 5-3.The Larks scored five in the top of the third thanks to a
3-run Wyeth homerun and a pair of bases loaded walks as they built an 8-5 lead.Hays got two runs in the eighth and added four in the ninth,
highlighted by a two-run Dylan Dreiling homerun on their way to the 14-8 win.Jake Wyeth homered twice and drove in six runs and Wyatt
Divis and Grant Lung collected three hits and scored three runs. Cole Zimmerman earned the win in relief. He allowed just one
hit and one walk while striking out three in three innings. Hays improved to 6-1 and will take on the Colorado
Roughriders Wednesday afternoon.

Larks hit four homeruns in win over Pirates

HAYS – The TMP Monarchs split a home doubleheader with
Hoisington Tuesday at TMP Field. In the first game Mason Robbins gave the
Monarchs with walk-off victory 5-4. In game two Hoisington scored three runs in
the top of the sixth on their way to a 6-5 win.

Game 1: TMP 5,
Hoisington 4 Hoisington took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning
before the Monarchs answered with three runs in the bottom of the fourth
inning.

The first three hitters of the inning reached base on
singles before a one-out error put the Monarchs up 2-1. Tyson Dinkel added a
sacrifice fly to put TMP up 3-1.

Hoisington got two runs back in the fifth tying the game at
three. 

TMP added a run in the bottom of the fifth and Hoisington
tied the game at four with a run in the sixth innings. 

Into the bottom of the seventh Mark Rack led off the inning
with a walk, stole second and then moved to third on a groundout ahead of Mason
Robbins who singled to center lifting TMP to the 5-4 walk-off win.

Rack allowed three unearned runs in four innings of relief.
He struck out three and earned the win. Jace Wentling collected a pair of hits
and scored a run.

Game 2: Hoisington 6,
TMP 5 In game two Hoisington jumped out to a 1-0 first inning lead
only to see the Monarchs get three runs back in the bottom of the inning.

TMP tied the game on an RBI groundout by Jace Wentling.
Mason Robbins gave TMP the lead with an RBI single and Ethan Atherton followed
with an RBI double to put TMP up 3-1.

The Monarchs added another run on a passed ball and led 4-1
heading into the fourth inning. Hoisington got a pair of runs in the inning to
cut the TMP lead to 4-3.

After another TMP run crossed the plate they led 5-3 through
five innings but Hoisington scored three runs in the top of the six to take a
6-5 lead.

Nick Herrman suffered the loss for TMP. He can in relief in
the sixth inning and allowed three runs on five hits while striking out three
in an inning and a third.

Tyson Dinkel was three-for-four and scored twice. 

TMP is 11-8 and will travel to Ellinwood tomorrow.

HAYS – The TMP Monarchs split a home doubleheader with
Hoisington Tuesday at TMP Field. In the first game Mason Robbins gave the
Monarchs with walk-off victory 5-4. In game two Hoisington scored three runs in
the top of the sixth on their way to a 6-5 win.Game 1: TMP 5,
Hoisington 4 Hoisington took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning
before the Monarchs answered with three runs in the bottom of the fourth
inning.The first three hitters of the inning reached base on
singles before a one-out error put the Monarchs up 2-1. Tyson Dinkel added a
sacrifice fly to put TMP up 3-1.Hoisington got two runs back in the fifth tying the game at
three. TMP added a run in the bottom of the fifth and Hoisington
tied the game at four with a run in the sixth innings. Into the bottom of the seventh Mark Rack led off the inning
with a walk, stole second and then moved to third on a groundout ahead of Mason
Robbins who singled to center lifting TMP to the 5-4 walk-off win.Rack allowed three unearned runs in four innings of relief.
He struck out three and earned the win. Jace Wentling collected a pair of hits
and scored a run.Game 2: Hoisington 6,
TMP 5 In game two Hoisington jumped out to a 1-0 first inning lead
only to see the Monarchs get three runs back in the bottom of the inning. TMP tied the game on an RBI groundout by Jace Wentling.
Mason Robbins gave TMP the lead with an RBI single and Ethan Atherton followed
with an RBI double to put TMP up 3-1.The Monarchs added another run on a passed ball and led 4-1
heading into the fourth inning. Hoisington got a pair of runs in the inning to
cut the TMP lead to 4-3.After another TMP run crossed the plate they led 5-3 through
five innings but Hoisington scored three runs in the top of the six to take a
6-5 lead.Nick Herrman suffered the loss for TMP. He can in relief in
the sixth inning and allowed three runs on five hits while striking out three
in an inning and a third.Tyson Dinkel was three-for-four and scored twice. TMP is 11-8 and will travel to Ellinwood tomorrow.

TMP splits doubleheader with Hoisington

HAYS - The annual Wild West Fest baseball tournament gets underway Friday morning at Larks Park in Hays.&nbsp;

11 a.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v Smith Center 2

5 p.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v Smith Center 1

7 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Smith Center 1

2 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Smith Center 2

HAYS - The annual Wild West Fest baseball tournament gets underway Friday morning at Larks Park in Hays.&nbsp;Here is a complete schedule of games:9 a.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Russell11 a.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v Smith Center 21 p.m. – Liberal v Smith Center 13 p.m. – Russell v Smith Center 25 p.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v Smith Center 17 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Smith Center 19 p.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v LiberalSaturday8 a.m. – Liberal v Smith Center 210 a.m. – Russell v Smith Center 12 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Smith Center 24 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Liberal6 p.m. – Russell v Hays Senior EaglesBracket play begins at 11 a.m. Sunday.<figure>
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Wild West Fest baseball tournament schedule

Manhattan (AP) — Legendary former Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder says he misses being on the field but has no interest in returning to the sidelines more than 18 months after wrapping up a Hall of Fame career.

Snyder&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/bf2c52a682ba4a07832d8b9a8fde05a8">stepped away</a>&nbsp;in 2018 after 27 seasons on the sidelines that included winning 215 games, reaching 19 bowls and claiming a pair of Big 12 titles. He said he’s now mostly at home spending time with his wife and family.

“I don’t wake up thinking, ‘Boy do I miss football,’” Snyder told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article243789582.html" target="_blank">The Wichita Eagle</a>&nbsp;during a recent video conference. “I don’t really think about it all that much.”

Snyder said that when he first retired in 2005, it took him about half a year to get accustomed to the new role. And though he returned from retirement three years later, it’s never bothered him since.

“I can’t say that I don’t miss being on the field, but it’s not something that I think about going back to,” Snyder said. “The time has come and passed and I enjoyed it.”

Snyder arrived at Kansas State in the fall of 1988, a nondescript offensive coordinator from Iowa who once coached high school swimming before learning under legendary Hawkeyes coach Hayden Fry. During his tenure in Manhattan, which began in the Big Eight, he weathered seismic shifts in college football. Along the way he overcame throat cancer, sent dozens of players to the NFL and gave countless more an opportunity to succeed on and off the field.

Snyder said he still talks to many of his former players and recently made the case for Michael Bishop and Darren Sproles to join him in the College Football Hall of Fame

Synder said he’s always loved mentoring young players and imparting wisdom. He offered insight to anyone struggling with the unprecedented times we’re living through.

“I would like to think that it would be virtually the same,” Snyder said. “With all the turmoil that goes on, one thing that stands at the top is the quality of character and the type of person that you are and the value system that you possess.”

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 </figure>Manhattan (AP) — Legendary former Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder says he misses being on the field but has no interest in returning to the sidelines more than 18 months after wrapping up a Hall of Fame career.Snyder&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/bf2c52a682ba4a07832d8b9a8fde05a8">stepped away</a>&nbsp;in 2018 after 27 seasons on the sidelines that included winning 215 games, reaching 19 bowls and claiming a pair of Big 12 titles. He said he’s now mostly at home spending time with his wife and family.“I don’t wake up thinking, ‘Boy do I miss football,’” Snyder told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article243789582.html" target="_blank">The Wichita Eagle</a>&nbsp;during a recent video conference. “I don’t really think about it all that much.”Snyder said that when he first retired in 2005, it took him about half a year to get accustomed to the new role. And though he returned from retirement three years later, it’s never bothered him since.“I can’t say that I don’t miss being on the field, but it’s not something that I think about going back to,” Snyder said. “The time has come and passed and I enjoyed it.”Snyder arrived at Kansas State in the fall of 1988, a nondescript offensive coordinator from Iowa who once coached high school swimming before learning under legendary Hawkeyes coach Hayden Fry. During his tenure in Manhattan, which began in the Big Eight, he weathered seismic shifts in college football. Along the way he overcame throat cancer, sent dozens of players to the NFL and gave countless more an opportunity to succeed on and off the field.Snyder said he still talks to many of his former players and recently made the case for Michael Bishop and Darren Sproles to join him in the College Football Hall of FameSynder said he’s always loved mentoring young players and imparting wisdom. He offered insight to anyone struggling with the unprecedented times we’re living through.“I would like to think that it would be virtually the same,” Snyder said. “With all the turmoil that goes on, one thing that stands at the top is the quality of character and the type of person that you are and the value system that you possess.”

Longtime Kansas State coach Snyder says he enjoys retirement

HAYS – The Hays Larks scored at least one run in each of the
first five innings Sunday on their way to an 8-1 win over the Colorado Springs
Outlaws at Larks Park.

The Outlaws took the lead in the top of the first when they
scored on an error but the Larks answered with two in their half of the first.

Corbin Truslow got the Larks on the board with an RBI ground
out and then Hays took the lead when they scored on a wild pitch in the next at
bat. 

Over the next three innings the Larks scored two more runs
on wild pitches and one more on an error to take a 5-1 lead in the fourth
inning. Truslow added a two-run single in the fourth to blow the game open, 7-1.
He finished with three RBI’s.

Paddy Walsh allowed just one unearned run in three hitless
innings in his first start of the season. But he did not factor into the decision.
Cole Zimmerman picked up the win with three shutout innings of relief. 

The Larks improve to 5-1. They are at the Colorado Pirates on
Tuesday. 

HAYS – The Hays Larks scored at least one run in each of the
first five innings Sunday on their way to an 8-1 win over the Colorado Springs
Outlaws at Larks Park.The Outlaws took the lead in the top of the first when they
scored on an error but the Larks answered with two in their half of the first.Corbin Truslow got the Larks on the board with an RBI ground
out and then Hays took the lead when they scored on a wild pitch in the next at
bat. Over the next three innings the Larks scored two more runs
on wild pitches and one more on an error to take a 5-1 lead in the fourth
inning. Truslow added a two-run single in the fourth to blow the game open, 7-1.
He finished with three RBI’s.Paddy Walsh allowed just one unearned run in three hitless
innings in his first start of the season. But he did not factor into the decision.
Cole Zimmerman picked up the win with three shutout innings of relief. The Larks improve to 5-1. They are at the Colorado Pirates on
Tuesday.

Larks complete sweep of Outlaws

SALINA – After a thrilling 5-2
semifinal win over the Kansas Scrappers, the Hays Senior Eagles ran out of gas in the finals, losing 10-0 in four innings to Millard North at the Kansas
Grand Slam Wood Bat Tournament.

Millard North, who went 5-0 in the tournament and outscored their opponents 69-4, scored four runs in the second,
three in the third then three in the fourth for the run-rule victory at Dean Evans Stadium.

The Eagles (12-2) were held to a
pair of singles from Carson Jacobs and Josh Haynes.

Colby Dreiling pitched a scoreless
first but suffered the loss after allowing seven runs on nine hits over three
innings.

Millard North has now won two
straight and eight of the last 10 Kansas Grand Slam titles. The only runs
scored on them were by the Eagles during pool play on Friday.

Carson Jacobs pitched a gem and the
Eagles were stellar defensively in their semifinal win over the Scrappers at
James Matson Field. The TMP-Marian senior went the distance, allowing two runs
on four hits with 10 strikeouts and five walks. He also led the Eagles at the
plate collecting three hits.

Hays took a 5-0 lead into the
bottom of the seventh when Topeka scored on a one-out single and sacrifice fly but
Jacobs got a strikeout with a runner at second to end the game.

The Eagles grabbed the early lead
with a run in the top of the first on a Brock Lummus single. The game stayed
that way until the fourth when Brady Kreutzer drove in Dawson VonFeldt on a
groundout in the fourth.

The Eagles added three insurance
runs in the sixth. After VonFeldt opened the inning with a double, he scored
on Dalton Dale’s single to center. Dale later scored on a passed ball then
Carson Jacobs base hit to left scoring Garrett Wellbrock who reached on a walk.


The Eagles return to action Tuesday against another Nebraska team. Their doubleheader with McCook begins at 5 p.m. at Larks Park.

After going 0-3 in pool play, the
Junior Eagles lost 7-4 to the Salina Eagles in their consolation game Sunday.

Omaha Sportclips defeated the Salina
Hawks 19-3 in the title game.

SALINA – After a thrilling 5-2
semifinal win over the Kansas Scrappers, the Hays Senior Eagles ran out of gas in the finals, losing 10-0 in four innings to Millard North at the Kansas
Grand Slam Wood Bat Tournament.<figure>
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 </figure>Millard North, who went 5-0 in the tournament and outscored their opponents 69-4, scored four runs in the second,
three in the third then three in the fourth for the run-rule victory at Dean Evans Stadium.The Eagles (12-2) were held to a
pair of singles from Carson Jacobs and Josh Haynes.Colby Dreiling pitched a scoreless
first but suffered the loss after allowing seven runs on nine hits over three
innings.Millard North has now won two
straight and eight of the last 10 Kansas Grand Slam titles. The only runs
scored on them were by the Eagles during pool play on Friday.Carson Jacobs pitched a gem and the
Eagles were stellar defensively in their semifinal win over the Scrappers at
James Matson Field. The TMP-Marian senior went the distance, allowing two runs
on four hits with 10 strikeouts and five walks. He also led the Eagles at the
plate collecting three hits.Hays took a 5-0 lead into the
bottom of the seventh when Topeka scored on a one-out single and sacrifice fly but
Jacobs got a strikeout with a runner at second to end the game.The Eagles grabbed the early lead
with a run in the top of the first on a Brock Lummus single. The game stayed
that way until the fourth when Brady Kreutzer drove in Dawson VonFeldt on a
groundout in the fourth.The Eagles added three insurance
runs in the sixth. After VonFeldt opened the inning with a double, he scored
on Dalton Dale’s single to center. Dale later scored on a passed ball then
Carson Jacobs base hit to left scoring Garrett Wellbrock who reached on a walk.
The Eagles return to action Tuesday against another Nebraska team. Their doubleheader with McCook begins at 5 p.m. at Larks Park.Jr. Eagles go 0-4After going 0-3 in pool play, the
Junior Eagles lost 7-4 to the Salina Eagles in their consolation game Sunday.Omaha Sportclips defeated the Salina
Hawks 19-3 in the title game.

Senior Eagles finish runner-up at Kansas Grand Slam

ELLIS - The TMP-Marian Monarchs rallied
for four runs in the top of the seventh inning for an 8-6 win over Ellis Sunday
night. 

The Monarchs (10-7) were out hit
11-10 and had to overcome four errors as they win their second straight game.

A walk, an error and a single by
Mark Rack led to the Monarchs first run in the seventh. Ethan Atherton drew a
bases loaded walk which gave TMP the lead. Noah Gibson singled to left scoring
Rack then Jace Wentling scored on a passed ball to make the score 8-5.

Ellis turned a single and two
errors into a run in the bottom of the inning but Mason Robbins got a strikeout
to end the game.

Robbins pitched the final three
innings and picked up the win. He allowed two unearned runs on four this with
seven strikeouts and no walks.

Tegan Cain homered and doubled and had
three of Ellis’ 11 hits. Cain and Carter Bollig both drove in two runs.

ELLIS - The TMP-Marian Monarchs rallied
for four runs in the top of the seventh inning for an 8-6 win over Ellis Sunday
night. The Monarchs (10-7) were out hit
11-10 and had to overcome four errors as they win their second straight game.A walk, an error and a single by
Mark Rack led to the Monarchs first run in the seventh. Ethan Atherton drew a
bases loaded walk which gave TMP the lead. Noah Gibson singled to left scoring
Rack then Jace Wentling scored on a passed ball to make the score 8-5.Ellis turned a single and two
errors into a run in the bottom of the inning but Mason Robbins got a strikeout
to end the game.Robbins pitched the final three
innings and picked up the win. He allowed two unearned runs on four this with
seven strikeouts and no walks.Tegan Cain homered and doubled and had
three of Ellis’ 11 hits. Cain and Carter Bollig both drove in two runs.

Monarchs rally late to edge Ellis

SALINA – Colby Dreiling scored from
first base after an errant throw to second on a potential double play ball with
one out in the bottom of the fifth to lift the Hays Senior Eagles to a 10-9 win
over the Hutchinson Colts to begin bracket play Saturday night at the Kansas Grand
Slam Tournament.

The game was called after five
innings due to time limit.

The wild finish capped a wild night
which saw the Eagles (11-1) fall behind 6-0 before their first at bat. The Colts scored the six runs on only two hits but took advantage of six first inning walks.

Hays cut the deficit in half when
Brock Lummus drove a 3-2 pitch over the left field fence for a three-run homer.
The Eagles threatened for more but Carson Jacobs was thrown out trying to score
from third on a double steal and later Garrett Wellbrock grounded into a
double-play to end the inning.

The Eagles would grab the lead in the
second. After back-to-back walks by Jack Fields and Brady Kreutzer to start the
innings, Colby Dreiling was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Carson Jacobs hit
a one-out single which scored two. Josh Haynes followed with a base hit over the
first base bag to score Dreiling. Remington Cox then lined out to center,
scoring Jacobs to put the Eagles up 8-7.

The Eagles tacked on another run on
a throwing error in the third to build the lead to 9-7

Hutch drew five more walks in the top of
the fourth and scored three runs and take the lead back at 9-8.

In the bottom of the inning, Remington Cox singled and eventually scored the tying run by stealing home.

Carson Jacobs worked around a hit
batter in the top of the fifth to keep the game tied. Jacobs pitched one inning of relief and got the win.

Carson Spray, who was called up
from the Junior Eagles team, entered in the first and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless
innings of relief with four strikeouts and one walk to keep the Eagles in the game
early.

Brady Kreutzer, Josh Haynes and
Jack Fields all had two hits with Brock Lummus driving in three runs and Carson
Jacobs two RBIs.

SALINA – Colby Dreiling scored from
first base after an errant throw to second on a potential double play ball with
one out in the bottom of the fifth to lift the Hays Senior Eagles to a 10-9 win
over the Hutchinson Colts to begin bracket play Saturday night at the Kansas Grand
Slam Tournament.The game was called after five
innings due to time limit.The wild finish capped a wild night
which saw the Eagles (11-1) fall behind 6-0 before their first at bat. The Colts scored the six runs on only two hits but took advantage of six first inning walks.Hays cut the deficit in half when
Brock Lummus drove a 3-2 pitch over the left field fence for a three-run homer.
The Eagles threatened for more but Carson Jacobs was thrown out trying to score
from third on a double steal and later Garrett Wellbrock grounded into a
double-play to end the inning.The Eagles would grab the lead in the
second. After back-to-back walks by Jack Fields and Brady Kreutzer to start the
innings, Colby Dreiling was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Carson Jacobs hit
a one-out single which scored two. Josh Haynes followed with a base hit over the
first base bag to score Dreiling. Remington Cox then lined out to center,
scoring Jacobs to put the Eagles up 8-7.The Eagles tacked on another run on
a throwing error in the third to build the lead to 9-7Hutch drew five more walks in the top of
the fourth and scored three runs and take the lead back at 9-8.In the bottom of the inning, Remington Cox singled and eventually scored the tying run by stealing home.Carson Jacobs worked around a hit
batter in the top of the fifth to keep the game tied. Jacobs pitched one inning of relief and got the win.Carson Spray, who was called up
from the Junior Eagles team, entered in the first and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless
innings of relief with four strikeouts and one walk to keep the Eagles in the game
early.Brady Kreutzer, Josh Haynes and
Jack Fields all had two hits with Brock Lummus driving in three runs and Carson
Jacobs two RBIs.The Colts managed only three hits
off four Eagles pitchers but took advantage of 11 walks.The Eagles take on the Topeka
Scrappers in Sunday’s semifinals at 3 p.m. at James Matson Field. The Scrappers
won their pool and are 3-0 in the tournament with shutout wins over Hutchinson
and Great Bend and a 10-2 victory over the Wichita Sluggers.

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