Eagle Radio will have coverage of area teams at the state basketball tournaments. Below is a list along with a listen live link.

Trego girls vs. Bennington at 2A in Manhattan. 3 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">LISTEN LIVE</a>

Stockton boys vs. Berean Academy at 1A in Dodge City. 6:30 p.m. on 101.9 the Bull. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KKQY">LISTEN LIVE</a>

Hays boys vs. Highland Park at 5A in Emporia. 8:15 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">LISTEN LIVE</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582729073445.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Eagle Radio will have coverage of area teams at the state basketball tournaments. Below is a list along with a listen live link.Trego girls vs. Bennington at 2A in Manhattan. 3 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">LISTEN LIVE</a>Stockton boys vs. Berean Academy at 1A in Dodge City. 6:30 p.m. on 101.9 the Bull. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KKQY">LISTEN LIVE</a>Hays boys vs. Highland Park at 5A in Emporia. 8:15 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">LISTEN LIVE</a>

Eagle Radio State Tournament Broadcast Schedule

Congratulations to all the wrestlers who competed in the District 4 championships Saturday in Hays. 

HWC had 40 wrestlers compete and placed 19 wrestlers in the top four. Three wrestlers got in as an alternate, which qualifies them for the Kansas State Folkstyle Championships next weekend. The following 27 wrestlers will compete in Topeka next weekend battling for a state championship — 22 in the boys division and 5 in the girls division.

Jack Schumacher&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8 and under 58

Westyn Cook&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8 and under 61

Logan Polson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8 and under 76

Myles Archer&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8 and under 95

Gaven Deneault&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 and under 52

Camden Luck&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10 and under 58

Kade Simon&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 and under 61

Archer Amrein&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 and under 79

Kenneth Walker&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10 and under 130

Grady Lind&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 and under 68

Holden Lind&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 and under 84

Dalton Meyers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 and under 105

Jaxson Charter&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 and under 150

Dylan Stahl&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and under 85

Elijah McCullough&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and under 85

Rylee Atkerson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 90

Tacoma Augustine&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 90

Jaiden Desaire&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 95

Ben Schumacher&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and under 110

Harley Zimmerman&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 115

Jake Taliaferro&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 135

Aiden Amrein&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and under 145

Lily Balandran&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8 and under

Avryn Beiker&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8 and under

Chloe Hearld&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 and under

Elsie Chartier&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and under

Sarah Zimmerman&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1583871382311.jpeg" alt="Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedCongratulations to all the wrestlers who competed in the District 4 championships Saturday in Hays. HWC had 40 wrestlers compete and placed 19 wrestlers in the top four. Three wrestlers got in as an alternate, which qualifies them for the Kansas State Folkstyle Championships next weekend. The following 27 wrestlers will compete in Topeka next weekend battling for a state championship — 22 in the boys division and 5 in the girls division.<h2>2020 State Team Wrestlers</h2>Jack Schumacher&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8 and under 58Westyn Cook&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8 and under 61Logan Polson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8 and under 76Myles Archer&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8 and under 95Gaven Deneault&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 and under 52Camden Luck&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10 and under 58Kade Simon&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 and under 61Archer Amrein&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 and under 79Kenneth Walker&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10 and under 130Grady Lind&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 and under 68Holden Lind&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 and under 84Dalton Meyers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 and under 105Jaxson Charter&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 and under 150Dylan Stahl&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and under 85Elijah McCullough&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and under 85Rylee Atkerson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 90Tacoma Augustine&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 90Jaiden Desaire&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 95Ben Schumacher&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and under 110Harley Zimmerman&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 115Jake Taliaferro&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under 135Aiden Amrein&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and under 145<h2>2020 Girls State Team Wrestlers</h2>Lily Balandran&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8 and underAvryn Beiker&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8 and underChloe Hearld&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 and underElsie Chartier&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 14 and underSarah Zimmerman&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14 and under

Hays Wrestling Club qualifies 27 for Kan. championships

Offensive linemen don't normally get much attention.&nbsp; Tuesday morning the light shined on one of Hays High's as Luke Fletcher signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Butler County Community College.&nbsp;

Fletcher was a two year starter at Hays High and two-time second team Western Athletic Conference selection.&nbsp; He earned the honor as a left tackle his junior season and left guard his senior year.&nbsp; The 6'4" 245 pound senior is projected to play more at the tight end spot in college.

Fletcher was part of an offensive line that paved the way for over 6000 yards of offense the last two seasons.&nbsp; Hays High also advanced past week nine of the season for one of the few times in program history with a victory on the road over Goddard-Eisenhower.&nbsp; The game remains one of the Fletcher's favorite memories.

Coach Tony Crough credits Luke Fletcher for helping set the foundation for the future of the Hays High program and helping change the culture.

Offensive linemen don't normally get much attention.&nbsp; Tuesday morning the light shined on one of Hays High's as Luke Fletcher signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Butler County Community College.&nbsp;Fletcher was a two year starter at Hays High and two-time second team Western Athletic Conference selection.&nbsp; He earned the honor as a left tackle his junior season and left guard his senior year.&nbsp; The 6'4" 245 pound senior is projected to play more at the tight end spot in college.Luke Fletcher<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/773889598&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe></div>Fletcher was part of an offensive line that paved the way for over 6000 yards of offense the last two seasons.&nbsp; Hays High also advanced past week nine of the season for one of the few times in program history with a victory on the road over Goddard-Eisenhower.&nbsp; The game remains one of the Fletcher's favorite memories.Coach Tony Crough credits Luke Fletcher for helping set the foundation for the future of the Hays High program and helping change the culture.Coach Tony Crough<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/773889808&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe></div>

Fletcher moves on to play at Butler

BY STEPHEN KORANDA, <a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/kansas-might-let-college-athletes-make-money-their-fame-through-endorsement-deals#stream/0">Kansas News Service</a>

TOPEKA, Kansas — If Kansas lawmakers pass a bill 
allowing student-athletes to make money off endorsements, you might see 
the next five-star KU or K-State basketball recruits selling cars, shoes
 or soda.

<a href="http://www.sfltimes.com/sports/ncaa-presses-senate-for-guardrails-on-athlete-pay" target="_blank">Dozens of states</a>, including <a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/sb474/" target="_blank">Kansas</a>, <a href="https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/local-news-local-news/both-parties-support-paying-college-athletes-in-missouri/" target="_blank">Missouri </a>and <a href="https://oklahoman.com/article/5651462/oklahoma-legislator-files-bill-to-pay-college-athletes" target="_blank">Oklahoma</a>, are thinking about changing the rules since the <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/29/774439078/ncaa-starts-process-to-allow-compensation-for-college-athletes" target="_blank">NCAA said</a>
 in October that it will eventually allow student-athletes to be paid 
for their name, image and likeness. These bills are stopgaps, aimed at 
putting rules in place should there be a period of time before national 
rules are approved by the NCAA or Congress.

It’s a question that’s been problematic for the NCAA for years; in 2016, the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/us/politics/supreme-court-declconsider-ncaa-rules-on-paying-athletes.html" target="_blank">U.S. Supreme Court declined</a> to take up an antitrust suit filed by a former UCLA basketball player. California took matters into its own hands last year <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB206" target="_blank">with a law</a> to let students profit off their likeness, though it doesn't take effect until 2023.

Currently,
 student-athletes are ruled ineligible if they make money on 
endorsements. Missouri U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver has proposed <a href="https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/rep-cleaver-to-propose-law-requiring-colleges-to-pay-student-athletes" target="_blank">a national rule</a>
 that would have colleges directly pay athletes. The Kansas plan doesn’t
 go as far, instead allowing money from outside endorsement contracts.

Emporia
 State University President Allison Garrett urged Kansas lawmakers to 
approve the bill, but ultimately hopes it never has to take effect.

“This
 legislation in Kansas makes sense at this time,” Garrett said, “but the
 hope would be that there is that federal legislation.”

It’s a 
sort of begrudging endorsement from the schools. Kansas State University
 Athletic Director Gene Taylor wants to keep up the current system, in 
which student-athletes aren’t allowed outside endorsements deals.

“We
 would prefer no rules, honestly,” Taylor said. “Just let us continue 
that this scholarship is valuable enough. But that’s not the direction 
this is going, so we have to move forward.”

The colleges don’t 
want to be on the cutting edge, where they might run afoul of NCAA rules
 and trigger punishments from the league. But they also don’t want to be
 left behind if other states allow endorsement deals.

To walk that tightrope, <a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/sb474/" target="_blank">Kansas’ bill</a>
 includes a trigger: It would only legalize outside endorsement deals 
for student-athletes after 15 other states have similar laws.

For schools in Kansas, the concern is that recruiting won’t be easy 
if other states allow athletes to make money but Kansas doesn’t.

“I
 think it gets very tough,” University of Kansas Director of Athletics 
Jeff Long said. “Without this bill passing, we would be placed at a 
disadvantage.”

The discussion comes at a time when KU <a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/ku-denies-wrongdoing-response-ncaas-charges-recruiting-violations" target="_blank">is being investigated</a>
 for potential NCAA recruiting violations. It’s based on federal court 
testimony in which Adidas representatives said they made payments to 
recruits. The school didn’t address the allegations during a legislative
 hearing in Topeka, but <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2020/03/05/kansas-objects-to-ncaa-charges-in-response-to-allegations/111397794/" target="_blank">told the NCAA</a> that the agents weren’t working on behalf of KU.

Garrett wants to see enough controls in a Kansas law so the endorsement deals aren’t used as part of recruiting.

Lawmakers
 could take action on the bill later this session or continue work next 
year, according to Republican Sen. Julia Lynn, who chairs the Senate 
Commerce Committee.

Lynn said there are still a variety of details to work out, including how the endorsement deals would be taxed.

“Collegiate athletics is very complex. There are multiple layers there,” she said. “The money is really big in this issue.”

Republican
 Sen. Molly Baumgarnder wants to make sure there are enough protections 
in the bill, so athletes and their families know what they’re getting 
into with endorsement deals, especially when it comes to high school 
recruits.

“Agents are going to be flocking to high schools to try
 and enter into that contract,” Baumgarnder said. “How do the high 
school counselors, how do the high school coaches help that student that
 might be embarking on that next step?”

Smaller private schools, 
who aren’t major players in the recruiting game like KU, K-State and 
Wichita State are, are concerned about the types of endorsements that 
might be made available.

Some of the 20 schools in the Kansas 
Independent College Association have faith traditions that disapprove of
 alcohol and don’t allow it on campus.

But under the bill, the schools wouldn’t have any say in outside endorsement deals.

“A
 student-athlete could share his or her likeness with a beer company and
 the institution would have no power to limit such a contract,” KICA 
President Matt Lindsey told lawmakers.

Stephen Koranda is the Statehouse reporter for Kansas Public Radio and the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kprkoranda">@kprkoranda</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1583773947682.png" alt=" The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation. The school's athletics director says that if other schools have laws about endorsement deals and Kansas does not, KU would be "at a disadvantage." Erica Hunzinger / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption> The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation. The school's athletics director says that if other schools have laws about endorsement deals and Kansas does not, KU would be "at a disadvantage." Erica Hunzinger / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>BY STEPHEN KORANDA, <a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/kansas-might-let-college-athletes-make-money-their-fame-through-endorsement-deals#stream/0">Kansas News Service</a>TOPEKA, Kansas — If Kansas lawmakers pass a bill 
allowing student-athletes to make money off endorsements, you might see 
the next five-star KU or K-State basketball recruits selling cars, shoes
 or soda.<a href="http://www.sfltimes.com/sports/ncaa-presses-senate-for-guardrails-on-athlete-pay" target="_blank">Dozens of states</a>, including <a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/sb474/" target="_blank">Kansas</a>, <a href="https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/local-news-local-news/both-parties-support-paying-college-athletes-in-missouri/" target="_blank">Missouri </a>and <a href="https://oklahoman.com/article/5651462/oklahoma-legislator-files-bill-to-pay-college-athletes" target="_blank">Oklahoma</a>, are thinking about changing the rules since the <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/10/29/774439078/ncaa-starts-process-to-allow-compensation-for-college-athletes" target="_blank">NCAA said</a>
 in October that it will eventually allow student-athletes to be paid 
for their name, image and likeness. These bills are stopgaps, aimed at 
putting rules in place should there be a period of time before national 
rules are approved by the NCAA or Congress.It’s a question that’s been problematic for the NCAA for years; in 2016, the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/us/politics/supreme-court-declconsider-ncaa-rules-on-paying-athletes.html" target="_blank">U.S. Supreme Court declined</a> to take up an antitrust suit filed by a former UCLA basketball player. California took matters into its own hands last year <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB206" target="_blank">with a law</a> to let students profit off their likeness, though it doesn't take effect until 2023.Currently,
 student-athletes are ruled ineligible if they make money on 
endorsements. Missouri U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver has proposed <a href="https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/rep-cleaver-to-propose-law-requiring-colleges-to-pay-student-athletes" target="_blank">a national rule</a>
 that would have colleges directly pay athletes. The Kansas plan doesn’t
 go as far, instead allowing money from outside endorsement contracts.Emporia
 State University President Allison Garrett urged Kansas lawmakers to 
approve the bill, but ultimately hopes it never has to take effect.“This
 legislation in Kansas makes sense at this time,” Garrett said, “but the
 hope would be that there is that federal legislation.”It’s a 
sort of begrudging endorsement from the schools. Kansas State University
 Athletic Director Gene Taylor wants to keep up the current system, in 
which student-athletes aren’t allowed outside endorsements deals.“We
 would prefer no rules, honestly,” Taylor said. “Just let us continue 
that this scholarship is valuable enough. But that’s not the direction 
this is going, so we have to move forward.”The colleges don’t 
want to be on the cutting edge, where they might run afoul of NCAA rules
 and trigger punishments from the league. But they also don’t want to be
 left behind if other states allow endorsement deals.To walk that tightrope, <a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/measures/sb474/" target="_blank">Kansas’ bill</a>
 includes a trigger: It would only legalize outside endorsement deals 
for student-athletes after 15 other states have similar laws.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1583774008806.png" alt=" Emporia State University President Allison Garrett (left, KU Director of Athletics Jeff Long (center) and Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor testified in support of a bill that would allow student-athletes to be paid for endorsements. Credit Stephen Koranda / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption> Emporia State University President Allison Garrett (left, KU Director of Athletics Jeff Long (center) and Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor testified in support of a bill that would allow student-athletes to be paid for endorsements. Credit Stephen Koranda / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>For schools in Kansas, the concern is that recruiting won’t be easy 
if other states allow athletes to make money but Kansas doesn’t.“I
 think it gets very tough,” University of Kansas Director of Athletics 
Jeff Long said. “Without this bill passing, we would be placed at a 
disadvantage.”The discussion comes at a time when KU <a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/ku-denies-wrongdoing-response-ncaas-charges-recruiting-violations" target="_blank">is being investigated</a>
 for potential NCAA recruiting violations. It’s based on federal court 
testimony in which Adidas representatives said they made payments to 
recruits. The school didn’t address the allegations during a legislative
 hearing in Topeka, but <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2020/03/05/kansas-objects-to-ncaa-charges-in-response-to-allegations/111397794/" target="_blank">told the NCAA</a> that the agents weren’t working on behalf of KU.Garrett wants to see enough controls in a Kansas law so the endorsement deals aren’t used as part of recruiting.Lawmakers
 could take action on the bill later this session or continue work next 
year, according to Republican Sen. Julia Lynn, who chairs the Senate 
Commerce Committee.Lynn said there are still a variety of details to work out, including how the endorsement deals would be taxed.“Collegiate athletics is very complex. There are multiple layers there,” she said. “The money is really big in this issue.”Republican
 Sen. Molly Baumgarnder wants to make sure there are enough protections 
in the bill, so athletes and their families know what they’re getting 
into with endorsement deals, especially when it comes to high school 
recruits.“Agents are going to be flocking to high schools to try
 and enter into that contract,” Baumgarnder said. “How do the high 
school counselors, how do the high school coaches help that student that
 might be embarking on that next step?”Smaller private schools, 
who aren’t major players in the recruiting game like KU, K-State and 
Wichita State are, are concerned about the types of endorsements that 
might be made available.Some of the 20 schools in the Kansas 
Independent College Association have faith traditions that disapprove of
 alcohol and don’t allow it on campus.But under the bill, the schools wouldn’t have any say in outside endorsement deals.“A
 student-athlete could share his or her likeness with a beer company and
 the institution would have no power to limit such a contract,” KICA 
President Matt Lindsey told lawmakers.Stephen Koranda is the Statehouse reporter for Kansas Public Radio and the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kprkoranda">@kprkoranda</a>.

Kan. might let college athletes make money off their fame 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Three Fort Hays State wrestlers earned MIAA dual meet honors for their performance throughout the 2019-20 season, announced Monday by the league office.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;(141 pounds) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;(174 pounds) were both named champion at their weight class, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;was the runner-up at 285 pounds.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;was 3-0 in MIAA action, including a pair of bonus point victories. The senior defeated his opponent from Central Oklahoma via decision, 7-2, before racking up a dominating 16-0 tech fall against Nebraska-Kearney. Ball capped off the regular season with an 11-2 major decision against Newman.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;accumulated a 2-1 record against conference opponents, including a 13-1 major decision against Central Missouri. The junior added a 9-5 decision against Central Oklahoma before a dropping a slim 6-3 decision against Nebraska-Kearney.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;turned in a 3-1 record in league duals, with the only loss coming against conference champion Jarrod Hinrichs of UNK. Cooper's three victories were all bonus-point affairs, picking up a pin in just 34 seconds against Central Missouri, a late pin against Central Oklahoma and a shutout 8-0 major decision against Newman.

2019-20 MIAA Dual Meet Individual Weight Class Champions 125 pounds CHAMPION: Josh Portillo, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: Studd Morris, Central Oklahoma

133 pounds CHAMPION: Wesley Dawkins, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: Cody Karstetter, Central Oklahoma

141 pounds CHAMPION:&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>, Fort Hays State&nbsp;&nbsp; RUNNER-UP: Conner Dalton, Central Missouri

149 pounds CO-CHAMPION: Kevin Kissane, Newman CO-CHAMPION: Sam Turner, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: Brik Filippo, Central Oklahoma

157 pounds CHAMPION: Jacob Wasser, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: Austin Morgan, Central Missouri

165 pounds CHAMPION: Matt Malcom, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: John Ridle, Central Missouri

174 pounds CHAMPION:&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>, Fort Hays State&nbsp;&nbsp; RUNNER-UP: JD Johnson, Newman

184 pounds CHAMPION: Heath Gray, Central Oklahoma RUNNER-UP: Anthony Mancini, Nebraska Kearney

197 pounds CHAMPION: Ivan Balavage, Newman RUNNER-UP: Andrew Demos, Nebraska Kearney

285 pounds CHAMPION: Jarrod Hinrichs, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP:&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>, Fort Hays State&nbsp;&nbsp;

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Three Fort Hays State wrestlers earned MIAA dual meet honors for their performance throughout the 2019-20 season, announced Monday by the league office.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;(141 pounds) and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;(174 pounds) were both named champion at their weight class, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;was the runner-up at 285 pounds.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;was 3-0 in MIAA action, including a pair of bonus point victories. The senior defeated his opponent from Central Oklahoma via decision, 7-2, before racking up a dominating 16-0 tech fall against Nebraska-Kearney. Ball capped off the regular season with an 11-2 major decision against Newman.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;accumulated a 2-1 record against conference opponents, including a 13-1 major decision against Central Missouri. The junior added a 9-5 decision against Central Oklahoma before a dropping a slim 6-3 decision against Nebraska-Kearney.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;turned in a 3-1 record in league duals, with the only loss coming against conference champion Jarrod Hinrichs of UNK. Cooper's three victories were all bonus-point affairs, picking up a pin in just 34 seconds against Central Missouri, a late pin against Central Oklahoma and a shutout 8-0 major decision against Newman.2019-20 MIAA Dual Meet Individual Weight Class Champions 125 pounds CHAMPION: Josh Portillo, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: Studd Morris, Central Oklahoma 133 pounds CHAMPION: Wesley Dawkins, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: Cody Karstetter, Central Oklahoma 141 pounds CHAMPION:&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>, Fort Hays State&nbsp;&nbsp; RUNNER-UP: Conner Dalton, Central Missouri 149 pounds CO-CHAMPION: Kevin Kissane, Newman CO-CHAMPION: Sam Turner, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: Brik Filippo, Central Oklahoma 157 pounds CHAMPION: Jacob Wasser, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: Austin Morgan, Central Missouri 165 pounds CHAMPION: Matt Malcom, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP: John Ridle, Central Missouri 174 pounds CHAMPION:&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5399">Marty Verhaeghe</a>, Fort Hays State&nbsp;&nbsp; RUNNER-UP: JD Johnson, Newman 184 pounds CHAMPION: Heath Gray, Central Oklahoma RUNNER-UP: Anthony Mancini, Nebraska Kearney 197 pounds CHAMPION: Ivan Balavage, Newman RUNNER-UP: Andrew Demos, Nebraska Kearney 285 pounds CHAMPION: Jarrod Hinrichs, Nebraska Kearney RUNNER-UP:&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>, Fort Hays State&nbsp;&nbsp; FHSU Sports Information

Ball, Verhaeghe, Cooper earn MIAA dual meet honors



INDIANAPOLIS - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team is headed back to the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship tournament, announced Sunday during the NCAA Selection Show.

<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-women/2020-03-08/dii-womens-basketball-2020-selection-show">Selection Show</a> <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/basketball-women/d2/2020">Interactive Bracket</a> <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/documents/2020/3/8//2020_DII_WBB_Bracket.pdf">Printable Bracket</a>

The Tigers were selected as the No. 7 seed in the Central Region and will play second-seeded Minnesota Duluth on Friday, March 13 in Warrensburg, Mo., home of top-seeded Central Missouri. Tipoff set for 2:30 p.m.

Fort Hays State has now made six appearances all-time in the big dance, including five of the last six years. This is the third year in a row the Tigers will compete for a national title, the longest stretch in program history. The Tigers are 5-5 all-time in NCAA postseason play.

Fort Hays State opened the season against Minnesota Duluth, beating the Bulldogs by eight in St. Joseph, Mo., 59-51.

The Tigers are one of three MIAA schools moving on to the regional tournament, joined by top-seeded Central Missouri and No. 4 Emporia State. Two other teams representing the NSIC will join UMD in Warrensburg in No. 3 Sioux Falls and No. 6 St. Cloud State. The GAC will be represented by No. 5 Southeastern Oklahoma State and No. 8 Southwestern Oklahoma State.

The Central Region Championship tournament will be held at the UCM Multipurpose Building Friday-Monday, March 13-16. Friday will see all four quarterfinal round games, followed by the two semifinal round games Saturday and the Regional Championship Monday night. A full tournament schedule will be announced early next week.



2020 NCAA Division II Central Region Championship Seeds 1. Central Missouri (27-4) 2. Minnesota Duluth (26-6) 3. Sioux Falls (26-6) 4. Emporia State (24-7) 5. Southeastern Oklahoma State (22-7) 6. Saint Cloud State (23-7) 7. Fort Hays State (23-7) 8. Southwestern Oklahoma State (21-8)

INDIANAPOLIS - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team is headed back to the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship tournament, announced Sunday during the NCAA Selection Show.<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-women/2020-03-08/dii-womens-basketball-2020-selection-show">Selection Show</a> <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/basketball-women/d2/2020">Interactive Bracket</a> <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/documents/2020/3/8//2020_DII_WBB_Bracket.pdf">Printable Bracket</a>The Tigers were selected as the No. 7 seed in the Central Region and will play second-seeded Minnesota Duluth on Friday, March 13 in Warrensburg, Mo., home of top-seeded Central Missouri. Tipoff set for 2:30 p.m.Fort Hays State has now made six appearances all-time in the big dance, including five of the last six years. This is the third year in a row the Tigers will compete for a national title, the longest stretch in program history. The Tigers are 5-5 all-time in NCAA postseason play.Fort Hays State opened the season against Minnesota Duluth, beating the Bulldogs by eight in St. Joseph, Mo., 59-51.The Tigers are one of three MIAA schools moving on to the regional tournament, joined by top-seeded Central Missouri and No. 4 Emporia State. Two other teams representing the NSIC will join UMD in Warrensburg in No. 3 Sioux Falls and No. 6 St. Cloud State. The GAC will be represented by No. 5 Southeastern Oklahoma State and No. 8 Southwestern Oklahoma State.The Central Region Championship tournament will be held at the UCM Multipurpose Building Friday-Monday, March 13-16. Friday will see all four quarterfinal round games, followed by the two semifinal round games Saturday and the Regional Championship Monday night. A full tournament schedule will be announced early next week.

2020 NCAA Division II Central Region Championship Seeds 1. Central Missouri (27-4) 2. Minnesota Duluth (26-6) 3. Sioux Falls (26-6) 4. Emporia State (24-7) 5. Southeastern Oklahoma State (22-7) 6. Saint Cloud State (23-7) 7. Fort Hays State (23-7) 8. Southwestern Oklahoma State (21-8) FHSU Sports Information

FHSU women headed back to NCAA II Tournament



HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team came up short against No. 15 Central Oklahoma in the series finale Sunday, falling 7-2. The Tigers (11-11, 1-5 MIAA) collected nine base hits on the day, but were 2-for-13 with runners on base. The Bronchos (16-3, 5-1 MIAA) rattled off 13 hits in the win.

Making his first start of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5287">Jacob Douglas</a>&nbsp;worked around a walk and a single in the first inning by striking out the side. The Tigers then took their first lead of the weekend in the home half of the first with a pair of two-out base hits.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>&nbsp;doubled into right to keep the inning alive before coming around to score on a single to left center from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5289">Grant Schmidt</a>.

Schmidt drove in both Tiger runs with a leadoff solo home run down the left-field line in the eighth, capping off a 4-for-4 day at the plate for the junior.

Central Oklahoma quickly responded with a three-run home run in the second before Douglas settled down to retire six-straight batters. The Bronchos manufactured another run in the fifth before pushing across three insurance runs over the final two frames.

After going down in order in the second and third, the Tigers had runners on base in each of the next five innings, but could only manage one run on Schmidt's fifth home run of the season.

Douglas (1-2) took the loss after surrendering four runs over five innings, allowing eight hits while striking out six batters.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5283">Jacob Ensz</a>&nbsp;came on for the fourth consecutive game, striking out three and giving up just one hit over two scoreless innings of work.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5270">Jake Steinbring</a>&nbsp;was next out of the pen, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits over 1.2 innings of work.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5265">Ryan Brown</a>&nbsp;got the final out for the Tigers, throwing one pitch before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;gunned down a would-be base stealer at second.

The Tigers continue a six game home swing next weekend (March 13-15) when they host second-ranked Central Missouri in another MIAA series. First pitch on Friday is set for 4 p.m. from Larks Park.



HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team came up short against No. 15 Central Oklahoma in the series finale Sunday, falling 7-2. The Tigers (11-11, 1-5 MIAA) collected nine base hits on the day, but were 2-for-13 with runners on base. The Bronchos (16-3, 5-1 MIAA) rattled off 13 hits in the win.Making his first start of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5287">Jacob Douglas</a>&nbsp;worked around a walk and a single in the first inning by striking out the side. The Tigers then took their first lead of the weekend in the home half of the first with a pair of two-out base hits.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>&nbsp;doubled into right to keep the inning alive before coming around to score on a single to left center from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5289">Grant Schmidt</a>.Schmidt drove in both Tiger runs with a leadoff solo home run down the left-field line in the eighth, capping off a 4-for-4 day at the plate for the junior.Central Oklahoma quickly responded with a three-run home run in the second before Douglas settled down to retire six-straight batters. The Bronchos manufactured another run in the fifth before pushing across three insurance runs over the final two frames.After going down in order in the second and third, the Tigers had runners on base in each of the next five innings, but could only manage one run on Schmidt's fifth home run of the season.Douglas (1-2) took the loss after surrendering four runs over five innings, allowing eight hits while striking out six batters.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5283">Jacob Ensz</a>&nbsp;came on for the fourth consecutive game, striking out three and giving up just one hit over two scoreless innings of work.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5270">Jake Steinbring</a>&nbsp;was next out of the pen, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits over 1.2 innings of work.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5265">Ryan Brown</a>&nbsp;got the final out for the Tigers, throwing one pitch before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;gunned down a would-be base stealer at second.The Tigers continue a six game home swing next weekend (March 13-15) when they host second-ranked Central Missouri in another MIAA series. First pitch on Friday is set for 4 p.m. from Larks Park.

FHSU Sports Information

Tigers drop series finale to No. 15 Central Oklahoma

<a href="https://goshockers.com/news/2020/3/8/mens-basketball-mbb-recap-vs-tulsa-win.aspx">Wichita State Athletics</a>



WICHITA, Kan. –&nbsp;Wichita State clinched a first-round bye and played spoiler in the American Athletic Conference race with a 79-57 victory over Tulsa on Sunday afternoon at a sold-out Charles Koch Arena.

<a href="https://goshockers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4217">Erik Stevenson</a>&nbsp;scored a team-high 18 points with nine rebounds for the Shockers (23-8, 11-7 American, who finished the regular season in sole possession of fourth-place, helped by Memphis' loss at Houston earlier in the day.

WSU's lone senior,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4213">Jaime Echenique</a>, also performed well in his home finale, ending with 13 points, seven rebounds, two blocks and career-high four steals.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4209">Jamarius Burton</a>&nbsp;added 14 points and a team-high five assists.

Wichita State will open AAC tournament play at 2 p.m. CT on Friday on ESPN2 against the winner of a first-round matchup between No. 5 seed UConn and No. 12 Tulane.

Martins Igbanu scored a game-high 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting for Tulsa (21-10, 13-5, which missed out on a chance to claim the conference title outright. The Hurricane instead fall all the way to the No. 3 seed line after finishing in a three-way tie for first-place with Cincinnati (No. 1 seed) and Houston (No. 2 seed).

The Shockers managed just 51 points on 6-of-31 three-point shooting in their Feb. 1 loss at Tulsa but hit 11-of-28 threes on their way to 79 points in Sunday's rematch. WSU shot 47.4 percent as a team

Wichita State scored the first nine points of the game and led by as many as 13 near the 8:00-mark of the first half.

Igbanu hit back-to-back threes to ignite Tulsa, which clawed back to within 29-26 on Jackson's putback with 1:25 to play in the period.

The Shockers regained momentum over the last 90 seconds. Stevenson drained a long jumper through contract and WSU added three more free throws for a more comfortable 34-26 halftime cushion.

Stevenson took over during a stretch early in the second half, scoring nine-straight points. He twice converted three-point plays on tough transition baskets, then drilled a three to make it 46-29 with 17:04 to play.

Back-to-back baskets from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4218">Morris Udeze</a>&nbsp;pushed the lead to 22 and prompted a Tulsa timeout with 11:00 to play.

After the break, Tulsa focused on pounding the ball inside to Igbanu, who scored three layups during a 12-0 Hurricane run. Horne also hit two threes during that stretch, the second of which pulled Tulsa to within 10, 59-49, with 7:56 remaining.

Marshall called a timeout for WSU, which worked to a similar effect. Burton scored the next six points to key an 11-0 Shocker run. After a Wade triple, the lead was right back up to 21 with less than 5:00 to go.



<a href="https://goshockers.com/news/2020/3/8/mens-basketball-mbb-recap-vs-tulsa-win.aspx">Wichita State Athletics</a>

WICHITA, Kan. –&nbsp;Wichita State clinched a first-round bye and played spoiler in the American Athletic Conference race with a 79-57 victory over Tulsa on Sunday afternoon at a sold-out Charles Koch Arena.<a href="https://goshockers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4217">Erik Stevenson</a>&nbsp;scored a team-high 18 points with nine rebounds for the Shockers (23-8, 11-7 American, who finished the regular season in sole possession of fourth-place, helped by Memphis' loss at Houston earlier in the day.WSU's lone senior,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4213">Jaime Echenique</a>, also performed well in his home finale, ending with 13 points, seven rebounds, two blocks and career-high four steals.&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4209">Jamarius Burton</a>&nbsp;added 14 points and a team-high five assists.Wichita State will open AAC tournament play at 2 p.m. CT on Friday on ESPN2 against the winner of a first-round matchup between No. 5 seed UConn and No. 12 Tulane.Martins Igbanu scored a game-high 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting for Tulsa (21-10, 13-5, which missed out on a chance to claim the conference title outright. The Hurricane instead fall all the way to the No. 3 seed line after finishing in a three-way tie for first-place with Cincinnati (No. 1 seed) and Houston (No. 2 seed).The Shockers managed just 51 points on 6-of-31 three-point shooting in their Feb. 1 loss at Tulsa but hit 11-of-28 threes on their way to 79 points in Sunday's rematch. WSU shot 47.4 percent as a teamWichita State scored the first nine points of the game and led by as many as 13 near the 8:00-mark of the first half.Igbanu hit back-to-back threes to ignite Tulsa, which clawed back to within 29-26 on Jackson's putback with 1:25 to play in the period.The Shockers regained momentum over the last 90 seconds. Stevenson drained a long jumper through contract and WSU added three more free throws for a more comfortable 34-26 halftime cushion.Stevenson took over during a stretch early in the second half, scoring nine-straight points. He twice converted three-point plays on tough transition baskets, then drilled a three to make it 46-29 with 17:04 to play.Back-to-back baskets from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4218">Morris Udeze</a>&nbsp;pushed the lead to 22 and prompted a Tulsa timeout with 11:00 to play.After the break, Tulsa focused on pounding the ball inside to Igbanu, who scored three layups during a 12-0 Hurricane run. Horne also hit two threes during that stretch, the second of which pulled Tulsa to within 10, 59-49, with 7:56 remaining.Marshall called a timeout for WSU, which worked to a similar effect. Burton scored the next six points to key an 11-0 Shocker run. After a Wade triple, the lead was right back up to 21 with less than 5:00 to go.

Wichita State cruises past Tulsa

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Hays High Indians are the No. 3 seed and will open against No. 6 seed Topeka-Highland Park Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. in the 5A State Basketball Tournament at White Auditorium in Emporia.

The Indians, who are making their 20th state tournament appearance, are one of three teams with a 16-6 record but grabbed the higher seed by virtue of allowing fewer points during the season.

Andover (22-0) grabbed the top seed and opens with Overland Park-Blue Valley Southwest (9-13) at 3 p.m. Wednesday. No. 4 seed DeSoto (16-6) takes on Kapuan Mt. Carmel (16-6) in the second game at 4:45 p.m.

Basehor-Linwood (20-2) is the No. 2 seed and plays No. 7 Andover Central (14-8) at 6 p.m. followed by the Indians and Scots.

The winners of Wednesday's quarterfinal games will play in the semifinals Friday at 4:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. The two semifinal non-winning teams play for third place at 2 p.m. on Saturday with two winning teams playing for the 5A state title at 6:15 p.m.

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Hays High Indians are the No. 3 seed and will open against No. 6 seed Topeka-Highland Park Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. in the 5A State Basketball Tournament at White Auditorium in Emporia.The Indians, who are making their 20th state tournament appearance, are one of three teams with a 16-6 record but grabbed the higher seed by virtue of allowing fewer points during the season.Andover (22-0) grabbed the top seed and opens with Overland Park-Blue Valley Southwest (9-13) at 3 p.m. Wednesday. No. 4 seed DeSoto (16-6) takes on Kapuan Mt. Carmel (16-6) in the second game at 4:45 p.m.Basehor-Linwood (20-2) is the No. 2 seed and plays No. 7 Andover Central (14-8) at 6 p.m. followed by the Indians and Scots.The winners of Wednesday's quarterfinal games will play in the semifinals Friday at 4:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. The two semifinal non-winning teams play for third place at 2 p.m. on Saturday with two winning teams playing for the 5A state title at 6:15 p.m.

Indians grab the No. 3 seed at 5A State Tournament

NEW ORLEANS - Fort Hays State sophomore pole vaulter <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5477">Ryan Stanley</a>
 earned USTFCCCA All-Central Region honors for his performance during 
the indoor season, announced last week by the coaches 
association. It is the second time Stanley has been named an All-Region 
performer after he also picked up the award during the 2019 outdoor 
campaign.


Stanley's top mark of 16-10.25 came at the Wendy's/Pittsburg State 
Invitational earlier this season, just one-half inch off the program 
record of 16-10.75. That mark places him ninth on the national 
performance chart.


He easily cleared the NCAA Division II provisional mark in all eight of 
his competitive events this season, earning two top finishes and five 
top-three placements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1583528460567.png" alt="Kelly Meyer photo" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsNEW ORLEANS - Fort Hays State sophomore pole vaulter <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5477">Ryan Stanley</a>
 earned USTFCCCA All-Central Region honors for his performance during 
the indoor season, announced last week by the coaches 
association. It is the second time Stanley has been named an All-Region 
performer after he also picked up the award during the 2019 outdoor 
campaign.
Stanley's top mark of 16-10.25 came at the Wendy's/Pittsburg State 
Invitational earlier this season, just one-half inch off the program 
record of 16-10.75. That mark places him ninth on the national 
performance chart.
He easily cleared the NCAA Division II provisional mark in all eight of 
his competitive events this season, earning two top finishes and five 
top-three placements.

FHSU's pole vaulter earns second All-Region honor

BELOIT – The TMP Monarchs and the Beloit Trojans matched up in
the 3A Beloit sub-state championship game Saturday in a battle of two teams
that placed at the 3A state tournament last year and Beloit would come away with
the victory, 65-43.

The two teams traded the lead early in the first quarter
before Beloit built a 12-9 lead. TMP’s Carson Jacobs would pull down a rebound
and follow it up with a layup to cut the Beloit lead to 12-11 at the end of the
first quarter.

In the second quarter TMP took a one-point lead on a Jackson
Schulte steal and layup to open the second quarter. But the lead was short-lived
as Beloit scored the next six points to lead 18-13. The Monarchs did close the
gap to one at 21-20 on a Lucas Lang three pointer but Beloit took a 30-25 lead
into the break.

Out of the halftime break Beloit outscored TMP 16-5 to build
a double-digit lead at 46-30. They led 46-32 after three and extended the lead
on their way to the 65-43 win.

Carson Jacobs led TMP with 20 points and 10 rebounds. It’s
his fourth 20 point performance in the last five games and his second straight
double-double.

Beloit’s Bryce Mason finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Vincent Palen added 17.

Beloit improves to 20-3 and it headed to the 3A state
tournament in Hutchinson next week.

BELOIT – The TMP Monarchs and the Beloit Trojans matched up in
the 3A Beloit sub-state championship game Saturday in a battle of two teams
that placed at the 3A state tournament last year and Beloit would come away with
the victory, 65-43.The two teams traded the lead early in the first quarter
before Beloit built a 12-9 lead. TMP’s Carson Jacobs would pull down a rebound
and follow it up with a layup to cut the Beloit lead to 12-11 at the end of the
first quarter.In the second quarter TMP took a one-point lead on a Jackson
Schulte steal and layup to open the second quarter. But the lead was short-lived
as Beloit scored the next six points to lead 18-13. The Monarchs did close the
gap to one at 21-20 on a Lucas Lang three pointer but Beloit took a 30-25 lead
into the break.Out of the halftime break Beloit outscored TMP 16-5 to build
a double-digit lead at 46-30. They led 46-32 after three and extended the lead
on their way to the 65-43 win.Bill Meagher postgame interview<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/772559509&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Carson Jacobs led TMP with 20 points and 10 rebounds. It’s
his fourth 20 point performance in the last five games and his second straight
double-double.Beloit’s Bryce Mason finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Vincent Palen added 17.Game highlights<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/772559455&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>TMP finished the season 18-5.Beloit improves to 20-3 and it headed to the 3A state
tournament in Hutchinson next week.

TMP boys season ends with loss in sub-state final

Basketball Scoreboard-Boys, March 6

5A Sub-State West #4 (Championship)

Sterling 41 Hutch-Trinity Catholic 30

Basketball Scoreboard-Girls, March 6

Grinnell/Wheatland 22 Central Plains 82

Sub State Championship Games-Boys

Pratt-Skyline&nbsp; 45 Syracuse 40

Sylvan-Lucas 40&nbsp;St. Francis 48

Sub-State Championship Games-Girls

Thursday Scores 3-6-20Basketball Scoreboard-Boys, March 65A Sub-State West #4 (Championship)Great Bend 36&nbsp; Hays 43Inman Sub-StateEllinwood 56 Inman 38Sterling 41 Hutch-Trinity Catholic 30Ellis Sub-StateHoxie 64 Hill City 48Plainville 66 Ellis 52Elkhart Sub-StatePratt-Skyline 54 Spearville 38Basketball Scoreboard-Girls, March 6Beloit Sub-StateTMP 32 Phillipsburg 40Norton 49 Beloit 47Russell Sub-StateGrinnell/Wheatland 22 Central Plains 82Osborne 47 Wallace County 20WaKeeney Sub-StateOtis-Bison 33 Thunder Ridge 28Pratt Community CollegeAttica 43 Kinsley 46Cimarron Sub-StateScott Community 50 Cimarron 31Holcomb 43 Goodland 48Saturday 3-7-20Sub State Championship Games-BoysBeloit Sub-State (3A)TMP 43 Beloit 65Cimarron Sub-State (3A)Lakin 47 Colby 48Elkhart Sub-State (2A)Pratt-Skyline&nbsp; 45 Syracuse 40Ellis Sub-State (2A)Plainville 66 Hoxie 81Inman Sub-State (2A)Ellinwood 37 Sterling 43Herington Sub-State (2A)Sacred Heart 47 Hillsboro 61Russell Sub-State (1A)Greeley County 33 Stockton 51Trego Sub-State (1A)Sylvan-Lucas 40&nbsp;St. Francis 48Marysville Sub-State (1A)St.John-Tipton 59 Frankfort 62Riley County Sub-State (1A)Little River 60 Centralia 51Dodge City Sub-State (1A)St. John-Hudson 55 South Gray 52Pratt Sub-State (1A)Meade 31 South Central 40Sub-State Championship Games-GirlsBeloit Sub-State (3A)Phillipsburg 40 Norton 36Cimarron Sub-State (3A)Goodland 45 Scott Community 54Elkhart Sub-State (2A)Spearville 77 Elkhart 52Ellis Sub-State (2A)Oakley 28 Trego 57Inman Sub-State (2A)Hutch-Trinity 44 Sterling 62Russell Sub-State (1A)Osborne 22 Central Plains 89Trego Sub-State (1A)Otis-Bison 51 Golden Plains 37Riley County Sub-State (1A)Hanover 59 Clifton-Clyde 31Dodge City Sub-State (1A)St. John-Hudson 39 Ingalls 42Pratt Sub-State (1A)Cunningham 35 Kinsley 33

3-7-20 Saturday Edition of Friday's Finals

ELLIS- After another whirlwind season of high school basketball, 4 teams found themselves on the cusp of the 2A state tournament in Manhattan.&nbsp; It was time for sub-state championship basketball from beautiful Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp;

The Trego Golden Eagles came into the championship game with only one loss on the season, good enough for the number 1 seed. They finished 4th in the state last year and were looking for a return trip to Manhattan this year. They won the MCL tournament and regular season championship.

The Oakley Lady Plainsmen were one of the bigger surprises in 2A, finishing the regular season 15-5. That was good for the 2 seed in the Ellis Sub-State.&nbsp;

The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair. Trego led by as much as 7, but the lead was trimmed to 15-11 by quarters end.

The second quarter was a defensive affair. The Golden Eagles only scored 8 points, but they held the Lady Plainsmen to only one bucket, allowing them to push the lead to 23-13 heading into the break.

The Golden Eagles came out hot, scoring the first 10 points of the quarter. That was an omen of what was to come, as Trego scored 27 third quarter points en-route to a 50-23 lead heading into the final frame.&nbsp;

The final quarter went by quickly, as Trego pushed the lead to 30, triggering the running clock rule. Trego punched their ticket to state with a 57-28 win.

Junior Lilli Shubert had 22 points and 10 boards for an impressive double-double. Senior Libby Frost fished with 16, junior Emma Day had 10.

Jordan Lowrie had 18 points and 4 rebounds for Oakely. The Lady Plainsmen finished the season 18-5.

Trego advances to the state tournament in Manhattan for the second year in a row. They finished 4th last year. Their 22-1 record should mean a high seeding for the tournament.&nbsp;

Plainville surprised the Indians, coming out with vinegar and fire, en-route to a 19-15 first quarter lead.

Hoxie opened the quarter on a 16-2 run to turn a 4 point deficit into a 10 point lead. They'd further push the lead to 40-27 by the end of the half.&nbsp;

Plainville took it to Hoxie in the third quarter, trimming the lead to as little as 4. Hoxie led&nbsp; 53-48 heading into the final act.

The fourth quarter started competitive, but a 6 point possession due to a technical foul allowed Hoxie to turn a 7 point lead into a 13 point lead. The Indians would hold on from there for an 81-66 victory.

Harlan Obioha led 4 Hoxie scorers in double digits with 27 points. He also had 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Freshman Brady Jones chipped in 14 points.

Senior Jared Casey finished his impressive high school career with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Sophomore Anders Dewey had 13 points and 6 assists.

Plainville finishes the year with a record of 14-9.

Hoxie moves to 21-2. They will head to Manhattan for the state tournament, which begins next week.

ELLIS- After another whirlwind season of high school basketball, 4 teams found themselves on the cusp of the 2A state tournament in Manhattan.&nbsp; It was time for sub-state championship basketball from beautiful Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp;The Trego Golden Eagles came into the championship game with only one loss on the season, good enough for the number 1 seed. They finished 4th in the state last year and were looking for a return trip to Manhattan this year. They won the MCL tournament and regular season championship.The Oakley Lady Plainsmen were one of the bigger surprises in 2A, finishing the regular season 15-5. That was good for the 2 seed in the Ellis Sub-State.&nbsp;The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair. Trego led by as much as 7, but the lead was trimmed to 15-11 by quarters end.The second quarter was a defensive affair. The Golden Eagles only scored 8 points, but they held the Lady Plainsmen to only one bucket, allowing them to push the lead to 23-13 heading into the break.The Golden Eagles came out hot, scoring the first 10 points of the quarter. That was an omen of what was to come, as Trego scored 27 third quarter points en-route to a 50-23 lead heading into the final frame.&nbsp;The final quarter went by quickly, as Trego pushed the lead to 30, triggering the running clock rule. Trego punched their ticket to state with a 57-28 win.Junior Lilli Shubert had 22 points and 10 boards for an impressive double-double. Senior Libby Frost fished with 16, junior Emma Day had 10.Jordan Lowrie had 18 points and 4 rebounds for Oakely. The Lady Plainsmen finished the season 18-5.Trego advances to the state tournament in Manhattan for the second year in a row. They finished 4th last year. Their 22-1 record should mean a high seeding for the tournament.&nbsp;Plainville surprised the Indians, coming out with vinegar and fire, en-route to a 19-15 first quarter lead.Hoxie opened the quarter on a 16-2 run to turn a 4 point deficit into a 10 point lead. They'd further push the lead to 40-27 by the end of the half.&nbsp;Plainville took it to Hoxie in the third quarter, trimming the lead to as little as 4. Hoxie led&nbsp; 53-48 heading into the final act.The fourth quarter started competitive, but a 6 point possession due to a technical foul allowed Hoxie to turn a 7 point lead into a 13 point lead. The Indians would hold on from there for an 81-66 victory.Harlan Obioha led 4 Hoxie scorers in double digits with 27 points. He also had 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Freshman Brady Jones chipped in 14 points.Senior Jared Casey finished his impressive high school career with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Sophomore Anders Dewey had 13 points and 6 assists.Plainville finishes the year with a record of 14-9.Hoxie moves to 21-2. They will head to Manhattan for the state tournament, which begins next week.

Ellis Sub-State Championship

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State women’s basketball
team couldn’t overcome a slow start at the beginning of the game and at the beginning
of the third quarter and lost 59-48 to No. 15 Central Missouri in Saturday’s MIAA
Tournament semifinal at Municipal Auditorium.

The Jennies (26-4) opened with an 11-2 run over the
first five and-a-half minutes of the game. The Tigers (23-7) scored the next seven to pull within
two but would never get the lead. UCM scored the final five points for a 16-9
lead at the quarter break.

The Tigers held the Jennies to five points in the second
quarter but could only score eight themselves and trailed 21-17 at the half.

UCM took control with a 12-2 run to open the third quarter
and led by as many as 16 before a 7-0 run by the Tigers brought them back
within nine early in the fourth. 

The Tigers got as close as six after a Jaden Hobbs three with
a little over a minute to play. They then nearly forced a turnover near mid-court but
the Jennies were awarded a timeout on a loose ball then got a three-pointer
from conference Player of the Year Megan Skaggs late in the shot clock with 31
seconds to play to push the lead to nine and seal the win.

The Tigers shot only 32-percent including 5-of-23 from beyond
the arc and 7-of-13 from the free throw line. They did force Central Missouri
into 20 turnovers but scored only eight points off turnovers for the game.

Jaden Hobbs was the only Tiger to reach double-figures with
14 points. Belle Barbieri scored eight while grabbing a game-high 12 rebounds.

UCM, who is No. 1 in this week's NCAA II Central Region rankings, was led by Morgan Flemming's 20 points. Nija Collier added 15.

The Tigers, who were ranked sixth in this week’s NCAA II
Central Regional rankings, will find out Sunday night if they are selected for
next week’s NCAA II Tournament.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State women’s basketball
team couldn’t overcome a slow start at the beginning of the game and at the beginning
of the third quarter and lost 59-48 to No. 15 Central Missouri in Saturday’s MIAA
Tournament semifinal at Municipal Auditorium.<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/772372276&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe>


<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/772372243&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe>


<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/772372294&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>The Jennies (26-4) opened with an 11-2 run over the
first five and-a-half minutes of the game. The Tigers (23-7) scored the next seven to pull within
two but would never get the lead. UCM scored the final five points for a 16-9
lead at the quarter break.The Tigers held the Jennies to five points in the second
quarter but could only score eight themselves and trailed 21-17 at the half.UCM took control with a 12-2 run to open the third quarter
and led by as many as 16 before a 7-0 run by the Tigers brought them back
within nine early in the fourth. The Tigers got as close as six after a Jaden Hobbs three with
a little over a minute to play. They then nearly forced a turnover near mid-court but
the Jennies were awarded a timeout on a loose ball then got a three-pointer
from conference Player of the Year Megan Skaggs late in the shot clock with 31
seconds to play to push the lead to nine and seal the win.The Tigers shot only 32-percent including 5-of-23 from beyond
the arc and 7-of-13 from the free throw line. They did force Central Missouri
into 20 turnovers but scored only eight points off turnovers for the game.Jaden Hobbs was the only Tiger to reach double-figures with
14 points. Belle Barbieri scored eight while grabbing a game-high 12 rebounds.UCM, who is No. 1 in this week's NCAA II Central Region rankings, was led by Morgan Flemming's 20 points. Nija Collier added 15.The Tigers, who were ranked sixth in this week’s NCAA II
Central Regional rankings, will find out Sunday night if they are selected for
next week’s NCAA II Tournament.

Tiger women fall to Jennies in MIAA Tournament semifinals

Hays High used an 18-0 run through the second and third quarter to punch their ticket to the 5A State Basketball Tournament with a 43-36 win in Great Bend Friday night.&nbsp; 

The teams traded baskets for the first six minutes leaving Great Bend with a lead of 8-6.&nbsp; Hays scored the last six points of the first quarter to lead 12-8 before falling behind 14-12 on back to back Panther threes with 5:10 left in the second quarter.&nbsp; The Indians would not yield another point for eleven minutes.&nbsp; During that span Hays scored the final six points of the second quarter and first twelve of the third for a 30-14 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Great Bend broke the drought from the free throw line and didn't score their first field goal until 35 second showed on the third quarter clock.&nbsp; The Indians took a 32-19 lead to the fourth quarter and never led by less than nine until the final fifteen seconds.&nbsp;

Hays improves to 16-6 on the year and were led by the 13 points of Carson Kieffer.&nbsp; #6 Great Bend has their twelve game winning streak snapped and end the year at 17-5.

Hays will make their 20th appearance in the state tournament.&nbsp; The 5A tournament is held in Emporia.&nbsp; The quarterfinals for the boys side of the bracket begins on Wednesday.

Hays High used an 18-0 run through the second and third quarter to punch their ticket to the 5A State Basketball Tournament with a 43-36 win in Great Bend Friday night.&nbsp; The teams traded baskets for the first six minutes leaving Great Bend with a lead of 8-6.&nbsp; Hays scored the last six points of the first quarter to lead 12-8 before falling behind 14-12 on back to back Panther threes with 5:10 left in the second quarter.&nbsp; The Indians would not yield another point for eleven minutes.&nbsp; During that span Hays scored the final six points of the second quarter and first twelve of the third for a 30-14 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;Highlights<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/772059454&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Great Bend broke the drought from the free throw line and didn't score their first field goal until 35 second showed on the third quarter clock.&nbsp; The Indians took a 32-19 lead to the fourth quarter and never led by less than nine until the final fifteen seconds.&nbsp;Hays improves to 16-6 on the year and were led by the 13 points of Carson Kieffer.&nbsp; #6 Great Bend has their twelve game winning streak snapped and end the year at 17-5.Coach Alex Hutchins<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/772059169&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Hays will make their 20th appearance in the state tournament.&nbsp; The 5A tournament is held in Emporia.&nbsp; The quarterfinals for the boys side of the bracket begins on Wednesday.

Hays punches ticket to state with win over Great Bend

BELOIT – The TMP Lady Monarchs saw their season come to an
end Friday with a 40-32 loss to the Phillipsburg Panthers in the sub-state
semifinals in Beloit.

TMP’s Meghan Hamel scored six first-quarter points on a pair
of three pointers and Phillipsburg’s Taryn Sides to added eight points in the
quarter giving Phillipsburg an 8-6 lead. Emilee Lane added a pair of free throws
to tie the game at eight through one quarter.

Phillipsburg outscored TMP 9-2 to start the second quarter
and build a 17-10 lead. Sophia Balthazor answered with a three-pointer to trim
the deficit to four. Phillipsburg led by five at 22-17 at the break.

In the third quarter Phillipsburg extended their largest lead
of the game to nine only to see TMP put together a 10-0 run to end the third
quarter and begin the fourth quarter capped off by back-to-back Emilee Lane
field goals that put TMP up 32-30.

But TMP’s lead was short-lived as the Panthers outscored TMP
10-0 over the final 3:30 of the fourth quarter on their way to a 40-32 win.

TMP’s Emilee Lane finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Phillipsburg improved to 19-3 and they will take on Norton
who upset Beloit Friday 49-47.

BELOIT – The TMP Lady Monarchs saw their season come to an
end Friday with a 40-32 loss to the Phillipsburg Panthers in the sub-state
semifinals in Beloit.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/772041412&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>TMP’s Meghan Hamel scored six first-quarter points on a pair
of three pointers and Phillipsburg’s Taryn Sides to added eight points in the
quarter giving Phillipsburg an 8-6 lead. Emilee Lane added a pair of free throws
to tie the game at eight through one quarter.Phillipsburg outscored TMP 9-2 to start the second quarter
and build a 17-10 lead. Sophia Balthazor answered with a three-pointer to trim
the deficit to four. Phillipsburg led by five at 22-17 at the break.In the third quarter Phillipsburg extended their largest lead
of the game to nine only to see TMP put together a 10-0 run to end the third
quarter and begin the fourth quarter capped off by back-to-back Emilee Lane
field goals that put TMP up 32-30.But TMP’s lead was short-lived as the Panthers outscored TMP
10-0 over the final 3:30 of the fourth quarter on their way to a 40-32 win.Game highlights<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/772041484&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Sides led all scorers with 24 points. TMP’s Emilee Lane finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.The Monarchs finish the season 10-13.Phillipsburg improved to 19-3 and they will take on Norton
who upset Beloit Friday 49-47.

TMP girls end season with sub-state loss to Phillipsburg

ELLIS-The second night of 2A sub-state finals at Ellis started with the 4 seed Hill City Ringnecks taking on the the number 1 seed Hoxie Indians. Hoxie had won the only regular season meeting between the two&nbsp; 52-33.

ELLIS-The second night of 2A sub-state finals at Ellis started with the 4 seed Hill City Ringnecks taking on the the number 1 seed Hoxie Indians. Hoxie had won the only regular season meeting between the two&nbsp; 52-33.The Indians inside game was dominant early as they led 15-9 after one quarter. Harlan Obioha had 8 of the teams 15 points.The Ringknecks fought valiantly in the second quarter. They used a 6-0 run and a timely 3 by Dalen Journigan to tie things 20-20 with 2 minutes left in the half. That is how score would stay heading into the break.Hoxie struck first blood in the second half. They used a 10-2 run to take and 8 point lead. However, Hill City trimmed the lead to 4. A 7-0 run by Hoxie extended the lead to 43-32 heading into the final act.The Indians used a 3-point barrage and timely free throws to close out the Ringnecks 64-48.Junior Harlan Obioha finished with an impressive stat line of 23 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 assists. Senior Parker Jones added 11 points and 6 rebounds.Sophomore Derek Kieth led the way for Hill City with 12 points. Dalen Journigan and Kyle Richmier both had 9 points.Hill City finishes the season 13-9.&nbsp; They say goodbye to 3 fantastic seniors.&nbsp;Hoxie is on to tomorrow's championship game with a trip to Manhattan on the line. The are 20-2&nbsp; on the season.The second game of the evening featured the 3 seed Plainville Cardinals and the 2 seed Ellis Railers.Plainville jumped out to a 13-6 lead, taking the home fans by surprise. However, Ellis went on a 10-2 to run to take a 16-15 heading into quarter number two.It was a back-and-forth affair in quarter number two. Plainville led by as much as 5, but Ellis would not be denied, tying the game at 26 by the half. Ellis junior Brady Frickey had 17 of his teams 26 points at the half.&nbsp;Plainville came out of the half on fire scoring the first 7 points. They would maintain that lead to the tune of 46-39 heading into the final quarter.Plainville held the lead for all of the fourth quarter. Ellis made several pushes, but in the end the Cardinals were just too much, holding on for a 66-52 victory.Senior Jared Casey flirted with a triple-double with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Anders Dewey added 13 points for the Cardinals.Brady Frickey went off for Ellis, scoring 25 points. Junior Daniel Eck chipped in 14 points and 6 boards.Ellis finishes the season 15-6. It is also the end of Senior Zachary Eck's illustrious career.&nbsp;Plainville will face off against Hoxie tomorrow for the sub-state championship and the right to go to state in Manhattan.&nbsp; You can hear that game on 101.9 the Bull. The boys will tip right after the Oakley Lady Plainsmen and the Trego Golden Eagles play for the sub-state championship on the girls side. All the action starts with pregame at 5:45 on 101.9 the Bull.&nbsp;