TOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball saw their season end on Saturday in the NCAA Regional Quarterfinal round at Lee Arena. The Tigers fell to the No. 17/20 ranked Dragons of MSU Moorhead by a score of 69-62. FHSU finished its season at 22-10 overall, while MSU Moorhead extended its win streak to 12 games and moved to 24-8 overall for the season.

The Tigers did a tremendous job at slowing several of the offensive weapons MSU Moorhead had at its disposal, but unfortunately they did not have an answer for 7-foot, 1-inch center Jacob Jennison, who finished with a huge performance of 22 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Dragons. A 3-point play by Jennison with about 11 and a half minutes to play started to shift the momentum towards the Dragons after the Tigers led by seven.

The Dragons used a 7-0 run to get their first lead of the second half with eight minutes to play and they would never trail again. They used a 6-0 burst to take the lead for good and led by six with 3:27 to play. The Tigers got the lead down to four three times inside the final three minutes, but that was as close as they could get.

The Tigers set the tone defensively early in the game to control the pace of play. It was a back-and-forth battle in the first half with neither team leading by more than two for the first 15 minutes. The Tigers would enjoy the biggest lead of the first half, five points, reached twice late in the half. FHSU led 34-31 at the break and eventually had the largest lead of the game, eight points, twice early in the second half.

Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;led the Tigers in points (16), rebounds (7), and assists (5). Kyle Grill&nbsp;added 12 points and six rebounds. R.J. Crawford&nbsp;reached double figures in scoring as well with 10 points. Traejon Davis&nbsp;had seven points and Shaun Riley added&nbsp;six in their final collegiate game.

Hammeke closed his storied Tiger career with 2,086 points, 585 rebounds, and 576 assists. He is the all-time leading scorer for FHSU Men's Basketball. Crawford finished with 1,145 points in his college career and Riley reached the 1,000-point mark for his collegiate career as well in this contest, finishing with 1,003.Aside from Jennison's big performance, Logan Kinsey had 16 points and Carson Johnson finished with 11 for the Dragons. Johnson came into the game averaging better than 20 per game and didn't crawl into double figures until late on free throws with Hammeke bottling him up most of the contest.

This was the ninth appearance in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Mark Johnson. The Tigers won at least 22 games in a season for the eighth time under his guidance.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742080225612.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Kaleb Hammeke (5) goes in for a layup in the second half of an NCAA II Tournament game against MSU Moorhead on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Topeka, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Kaleb Hammeke (5) goes in for a layup in the second half of an NCAA II Tournament game against MSU Moorhead on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Topeka, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball saw their season end on Saturday in the NCAA Regional Quarterfinal round at Lee Arena. The Tigers fell to the No. 17/20 ranked Dragons of MSU Moorhead by a score of 69-62. FHSU finished its season at 22-10 overall, while MSU Moorhead extended its win streak to 12 games and moved to 24-8 overall for the season.<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/2055284208&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/3-14-25-fhsu-mbkb-press-conf-v" title="Fort Hays State MBB Postgame Press Conference vs. #17 MSU Moorhead (March 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Postgame Press Conference vs. #17 MSU Moorhead (March 15, 2025)</a></div></div>The Tigers did a tremendous job at slowing several of the offensive weapons MSU Moorhead had at its disposal, but unfortunately they did not have an answer for 7-foot, 1-inch center Jacob Jennison, who finished with a huge performance of 22 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Dragons. A 3-point play by Jennison with about 11 and a half minutes to play started to shift the momentum towards the Dragons after the Tigers led by seven.The Dragons used a 7-0 run to get their first lead of the second half with eight minutes to play and they would never trail again. They used a 6-0 burst to take the lead for good and led by six with 3:27 to play. The Tigers got the lead down to four three times inside the final three minutes, but that was as close as they could get.The Tigers set the tone defensively early in the game to control the pace of play. It was a back-and-forth battle in the first half with neither team leading by more than two for the first 15 minutes. The Tigers would enjoy the biggest lead of the first half, five points, reached twice late in the half. FHSU led 34-31 at the break and eventually had the largest lead of the game, eight points, twice early in the second half.Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;led the Tigers in points (16), rebounds (7), and assists (5). Kyle Grill&nbsp;added 12 points and six rebounds. R.J. Crawford&nbsp;reached double figures in scoring as well with 10 points. Traejon Davis&nbsp;had seven points and Shaun Riley added&nbsp;six in their final collegiate game.<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/2055284416&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/3-15-25-fhsu-mbkb-highlights-v" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. #17 MSU Moorhead (March 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. #17 MSU Moorhead (March 15, 2025)</a></div></div>Hammeke closed his storied Tiger career with 2,086 points, 585 rebounds, and 576 assists. He is the all-time leading scorer for FHSU Men's Basketball. Crawford finished with 1,145 points in his college career and Riley reached the 1,000-point mark for his collegiate career as well in this contest, finishing with 1,003.Aside from Jennison's big performance, Logan Kinsey had 16 points and Carson Johnson finished with 11 for the Dragons. Johnson came into the game averaging better than 20 per game and didn't crawl into double figures until late on free throws with Hammeke bottling him up most of the contest.This was the ninth appearance in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Mark Johnson. The Tigers won at least 22 games in a season for the eighth time under his guidance.

🏀 Tigers fall to Dragons in NCAA opening round

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Two weeks after claiming the top spot
in the high jump at the MIAA Indoor Championships, former Hays High standout
and current Washburn Ichabod Jordan Dale found himself on the podium once
again, finishing fifth at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in
Indianapolis, Indiana.

On Friday, Dale came up just short of his school record
2.16m (7-01.00), which won him the MIAA Championship. 

He cleared 2.14m (7-00.25) in Indianapolis for the fifth-place
finish.

His teammate, Matthew Heckman, broke Dale's record last week
and finished fourth with a height of 2.17m (7-01.50).

Dale is now a three-time All-American at Washburn.

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 <figcaption>INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Two weeks after claiming the top spot in the high jump at the MIAA Indoor Championships, Former Hays High standout Jordan Dale finished fifth at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. – Photo courtesy WUSports</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Two weeks after claiming the top spot
in the high jump at the MIAA Indoor Championships, former Hays High standout
and current Washburn Ichabod Jordan Dale found himself on the podium once
again, finishing fifth at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in
Indianapolis, Indiana.On Friday, Dale came up just short of his school record
2.16m (7-01.00), which won him the MIAA Championship. He cleared 2.14m (7-00.25) in Indianapolis for the fifth-place
finish.His teammate, Matthew Heckman, broke Dale's record last week
and finished fourth with a height of 2.17m (7-01.50).Dale is now a three-time All-American at Washburn.

🏃Former HHS Indian Dale earns All-American award

NCAA Central Regional Quarterfinals Fort Hays State (22-9) vs. No. 17/20 MSU Moorhead (23-8) Saturday, March 15 – 2:30 p.m. Topeka, Kan. – Lee Arena

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Fort Hays State Men's Basketball will make its 15th&nbsp;appearance in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday when it plays No. 17/20 ranked MSU Moorhead. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at Lee Arena in Topeka. The Tigers are the No. 7 seed in the Central Regional field, while the Dragons are the No. 2 seed. FHSU is 22-9 for the season, while MSU Moorhead is 23-8.This matchup pits a pair of conference tournament champions against each other. FHSU won the MIAA Tournament, while MSU Moorhead won the NSIC Tournament, both punching their tickets to the national tournament with automatic bids.

Fort Hays State enters the tournament on a three-game win streak, all on its run through the MIAA Tournament. The Tigers defeated Central Missouri, Rogers State, and Central Oklahoma to claim the conference tournament title. This will be the ninth appearance in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Mark Johnson. The Tigers are in the national tournament for a second-straight year.

MSU Moorhead comes into the national tournament on an 11-game win streak. The Dragons are appearing in the NCAA Tournament for a fifth-straight year and it is their ninth appearance overall. MSU Moorhead started the year 10-7, but has gone 13-1 since. The Dragons won their opening round game of the Central Regional in the NCAA Tournament last year over Pittsburg State, but fell to eventual national champion Minnesota State in the semifinals.

Fort Hays State is looking for its first win in an NCAA Tournament since 2011. The Tigers are 3-8 in the national tournament under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1330">Mark Johnson</a>. They have reached the regional semifinals three times in his tenure.

This is the second meeting ever between FHSU and MSU Moorhead in men's basketball. The Dragons took the only meeting back during the 2014-15 season, a neutral site meeting early that year in Maryville, Mo.

The Tigers are 1-2 against nationally ranked teams this season. The two losses were to a top-5 ranked Washburn team, but the win was over a No. 22/25 ranked MSU Denver squad back in December.

With the win in the MIAA Tournament championship game, Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;and Traejon Davis&nbsp;each notched their 100th&nbsp;win in a Tiger jersey. The Tigers have won at least 21 games each of the last four seasons. Both are playing a fifth season this year.Fort Hays State has reached 22 wins in a season for the eighth time under head coach Mark Johnson.

Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;was the MIAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in helping the Tigers to the conference tournament title. He averaged 20.7 points per game over FHSU's three games in the tournament. Kyle Grill&nbsp;also earned all-tournament team honors.

Hammeke, Grill, and Shaun Riley&nbsp;all earned MIAA postseason honors for the 2024-25 season. Hammeke became the first-ever five-time All-MIAA selection, earning first-team honors for the third-straight season. Grill was an honorable mention selection and Riley was named to the MIAA All-Defensive Team along with Hammeke. Hammeke leads the Tigers at 16.5 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Riley leads in rebounding at 6.2 per game. Grill is the only other Tiger besides Hammeke averaging double figures in scoring at 11.6 points per game.

The Tigers continue to own the best scoring defense in NCAA Division II at 59.6 points per game allowed. FHSU has held the opposition to 60 or less points 17 games this season, including eight games of 50 or less.

Carson Johnson leads the Dragons in scoring at 20.1 points per game. Logan Kinsey (15.0), Jacob Beeninga (14.2), Jacob Jennison (11.9), and JaMir Price (11.2) all average double figures as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsNCAA Central Regional Quarterfinals Fort Hays State (22-9) vs. No. 17/20 MSU Moorhead (23-8) Saturday, March 15 – 2:30 p.m. Topeka, Kan. – Lee ArenaRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State Men's Basketball will make its 15th&nbsp;appearance in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday when it plays No. 17/20 ranked MSU Moorhead. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at Lee Arena in Topeka. The Tigers are the No. 7 seed in the Central Regional field, while the Dragons are the No. 2 seed. FHSU is 22-9 for the season, while MSU Moorhead is 23-8.This matchup pits a pair of conference tournament champions against each other. FHSU won the MIAA Tournament, while MSU Moorhead won the NSIC Tournament, both punching their tickets to the national tournament with automatic bids.Fort Hays State enters the tournament on a three-game win streak, all on its run through the MIAA Tournament. The Tigers defeated Central Missouri, Rogers State, and Central Oklahoma to claim the conference tournament title. This will be the ninth appearance in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Mark Johnson. The Tigers are in the national tournament for a second-straight year.MSU Moorhead comes into the national tournament on an 11-game win streak. The Dragons are appearing in the NCAA Tournament for a fifth-straight year and it is their ninth appearance overall. MSU Moorhead started the year 10-7, but has gone 13-1 since. The Dragons won their opening round game of the Central Regional in the NCAA Tournament last year over Pittsburg State, but fell to eventual national champion Minnesota State in the semifinals.Fort Hays State is looking for its first win in an NCAA Tournament since 2011. The Tigers are 3-8 in the national tournament under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1330">Mark Johnson</a>. They have reached the regional semifinals three times in his tenure.This is the second meeting ever between FHSU and MSU Moorhead in men's basketball. The Dragons took the only meeting back during the 2014-15 season, a neutral site meeting early that year in Maryville, Mo.The Tigers are 1-2 against nationally ranked teams this season. The two losses were to a top-5 ranked Washburn team, but the win was over a No. 22/25 ranked MSU Denver squad back in December.With the win in the MIAA Tournament championship game, Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;and Traejon Davis&nbsp;each notched their 100th&nbsp;win in a Tiger jersey. The Tigers have won at least 21 games each of the last four seasons. Both are playing a fifth season this year.Fort Hays State has reached 22 wins in a season for the eighth time under head coach Mark Johnson.Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;was the MIAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in helping the Tigers to the conference tournament title. He averaged 20.7 points per game over FHSU's three games in the tournament. Kyle Grill&nbsp;also earned all-tournament team honors.Hammeke, Grill, and Shaun Riley&nbsp;all earned MIAA postseason honors for the 2024-25 season. Hammeke became the first-ever five-time All-MIAA selection, earning first-team honors for the third-straight season. Grill was an honorable mention selection and Riley was named to the MIAA All-Defensive Team along with Hammeke. Hammeke leads the Tigers at 16.5 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Riley leads in rebounding at 6.2 per game. Grill is the only other Tiger besides Hammeke averaging double figures in scoring at 11.6 points per game.The Tigers continue to own the best scoring defense in NCAA Division II at 59.6 points per game allowed. FHSU has held the opposition to 60 or less points 17 games this season, including eight games of 50 or less.Carson Johnson leads the Dragons in scoring at 20.1 points per game. Logan Kinsey (15.0), Jacob Beeninga (14.2), Jacob Jennison (11.9), and JaMir Price (11.2) all average double figures as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀🎧 LISTEN:  Tigers face MSU Moorhead in NCAA Central Regional quarterfinals

Saturday, March 15 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 11:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Morehead, 2:00pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 3:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota State, 4:35pm

Sunday, March 16 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBB (if win 3/15) vs. Winona State/SW Minnesota State, 4:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saturday, March 15 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 11:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Morehead, 2:00pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 3:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota State, 4:35pm Sunday, March 16 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBB (if win 3/15) vs. Winona State/SW Minnesota State, 4:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

The Kansas 5A Basketball State Tournament was abruptly canceled on Thursday, March 12, 2020, due to concerns about the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hays High School's boys' basketball team had advanced to the state tournament the night before and was set to compete in the quarterfinals on Friday at White Auditorium in Emporia.

The tournament began as scheduled, with the first-round games being played, but was ultimately halted before the semifinals, leaving teams, including Hays High, unable to complete their championship run.

Hays High entered the tournament on an impressive eight-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance late in the season.

They continued their strong play in the first round by defeating Topeka Highland Park, further solidifying their championship aspirations.

The cancellation disappointed players, coaches and fans, as many teams, including Hays, had strong hopes for a state title.

The Hays High roster featured a talented and determined group of athletes, including Jason Krannawitter, Wesley Oakley, Carson Kieffer, TJ Nunnery, Noah Weimer, Jace Linenberger, Jordan Dale, Dylan Ruder, Nate Brooks, Ashton Hernandez, Dayln Swartz, Brock Lummus, and Garrett Wellbrock. 

Each player contributed to the team’s success, helping them build momentum heading into the tournament. 

Their chemistry and dedication made them a formidable opponent, adding to the heartbreak of the tournament’s cancellation.

Basehor Linwood,&nbsp;Andover, Kapaun and Hays will forever be known as The Forever 4.

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 </figure>Hays PostThe Kansas 5A Basketball State Tournament was abruptly canceled on Thursday, March 12, 2020, due to concerns about the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. Hays High School's boys' basketball team had advanced to the state tournament the night before and was set to compete in the quarterfinals on Friday at White Auditorium in Emporia.The tournament began as scheduled, with the first-round games being played, but was ultimately halted before the semifinals, leaving teams, including Hays High, unable to complete their championship run.Hays High entered the tournament on an impressive eight-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance late in the season.They continued their strong play in the first round by defeating Topeka Highland Park, further solidifying their championship aspirations.The cancellation disappointed players, coaches and fans, as many teams, including Hays, had strong hopes for a state title.The Hays High roster featured a talented and determined group of athletes, including Jason Krannawitter, Wesley Oakley, Carson Kieffer, TJ Nunnery, Noah Weimer, Jace Linenberger, Jordan Dale, Dylan Ruder, Nate Brooks, Ashton Hernandez, Dayln Swartz, Brock Lummus, and Garrett Wellbrock. Each player contributed to the team’s success, helping them build momentum heading into the tournament. Their chemistry and dedication made them a formidable opponent, adding to the heartbreak of the tournament’s cancellation.Basehor Linwood,&nbsp;Andover, Kapaun and Hays will forever be known as The Forever 4.

🎥🏀 Remembering Hays High, Forever 4 after 5 years

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team picked up a second-consecutive win over a ranked opponent on Friday (March 14), defeating No. 29 Central Oklahoma 4-3 in extra innings. The Tigers improve to 14-5 overall and 9-1 in MIAA contests, while the Bronchos dip to 16-6 on the year and 6-4 in league games.

Four days after ending a 13-2 win over No. 25 Missouri Southern with a walk-off grand slam, Trey DeGarmo again delivered in the clutch, punching an RBI single up the middle with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Tigers the win.

The contest started off as a pitcher's duel between FHSU's Ty Riley and UCO's Brett Pense. The starters combined to scatter six hits and just two earned runs across 13 innings of work.

Fort Hays State collected its first hits in the bottom of the third when Cesar Saavedra and Zane Knox both reached with two-out singles, but Pense got out of the jam with a flyout. Riley did not allow a hit until the fourth inning when UCO scored first on a bases-loaded balk.

The Tigers answered right back with a pair of unearned runs in the bottom of the inning. Elliott Herrmann led off with a single before DeGarmo reached on a throwing error. Cooper Howell plated the tying run with an RBI groundout before Brady Kreutzer crushed a 1-2 pitch off the wall in left field, driving in the go-ahead run with a double.

Riley hit two batters with a pitch over the next two frames but retired the other six batters he faced, turning a 2-1 lead over to the bullpen in the seventh.

After giving up the lead, Pense retired nine in a row and seemed to be cruising before Jamison Armstrong sent an 0-1 pitch sailing over the fence in right field, putting the Tigers in front 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh.

Kaleb Carpenter was first out of the bullpen for FHSU, allowing one hit in the seventh before giving up two singles in the top of the eighth. Brandon Chavez came on to get out of inning with back-to-back strikeouts, allowing FHSU to go to the ninth up by two.

Central Oklahoma managed to tie things up in the top of the ninth with two runs on three hits, but Chavez got out of the inning with runners on the corners with his fourth strikeout of the game.

Fort Hays State was able to load the bases in the bottom of the ninth, but a diving stop and perfect throw from the UCO third baseman sent things to extra innings.

Chavez continued to deal, striking out the side in the 10th to give FHSU a chance to walk it off in the bottom of the inning. Knox worked a leadoff walk on seven pitches before Derek Woolwine laid down a sacrifice bunt. The Bronchos chose to intentionally walk Herrmann, bringing DeGarmo to the plate. The senior swung at the first pitch, sending it past a diving short stop and allowing Knox to score from second.

Riley did not factor into the decision after allowing one run on one hit and three walks over 6.0 innings of work, striking out four. Carpenter allowed three hits but did not give up a run in 1.1 innings of relief, while Chavez (3-0) picked up the win after striking out seven batters over 2.2 innings of work. Chavez allowed two runs on three hits and did not walk a batter.

UCO's Pense finished with a line of four strikeouts, five hits, zero walks and three runs (one earned) over 7.0 innings of work.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team picked up a second-consecutive win over a ranked opponent on Friday (March 14), defeating No. 29 Central Oklahoma 4-3 in extra innings. The Tigers improve to 14-5 overall and 9-1 in MIAA contests, while the Bronchos dip to 16-6 on the year and 6-4 in league games.Four days after ending a 13-2 win over No. 25 Missouri Southern with a walk-off grand slam, Trey DeGarmo again delivered in the clutch, punching an RBI single up the middle with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Tigers the win.The contest started off as a pitcher's duel between FHSU's Ty Riley and UCO's Brett Pense. The starters combined to scatter six hits and just two earned runs across 13 innings of work.Fort Hays State collected its first hits in the bottom of the third when Cesar Saavedra and Zane Knox both reached with two-out singles, but Pense got out of the jam with a flyout. Riley did not allow a hit until the fourth inning when UCO scored first on a bases-loaded balk.The Tigers answered right back with a pair of unearned runs in the bottom of the inning. Elliott Herrmann led off with a single before DeGarmo reached on a throwing error. Cooper Howell plated the tying run with an RBI groundout before Brady Kreutzer crushed a 1-2 pitch off the wall in left field, driving in the go-ahead run with a double.Riley hit two batters with a pitch over the next two frames but retired the other six batters he faced, turning a 2-1 lead over to the bullpen in the seventh.After giving up the lead, Pense retired nine in a row and seemed to be cruising before Jamison Armstrong sent an 0-1 pitch sailing over the fence in right field, putting the Tigers in front 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh.Kaleb Carpenter was first out of the bullpen for FHSU, allowing one hit in the seventh before giving up two singles in the top of the eighth. Brandon Chavez came on to get out of inning with back-to-back strikeouts, allowing FHSU to go to the ninth up by two.Central Oklahoma managed to tie things up in the top of the ninth with two runs on three hits, but Chavez got out of the inning with runners on the corners with his fourth strikeout of the game.Fort Hays State was able to load the bases in the bottom of the ninth, but a diving stop and perfect throw from the UCO third baseman sent things to extra innings.Chavez continued to deal, striking out the side in the 10th to give FHSU a chance to walk it off in the bottom of the inning. Knox worked a leadoff walk on seven pitches before Derek Woolwine laid down a sacrifice bunt. The Bronchos chose to intentionally walk Herrmann, bringing DeGarmo to the plate. The senior swung at the first pitch, sending it past a diving short stop and allowing Knox to score from second.Riley did not factor into the decision after allowing one run on one hit and three walks over 6.0 innings of work, striking out four. Carpenter allowed three hits but did not give up a run in 1.1 innings of relief, while Chavez (3-0) picked up the win after striking out seven batters over 2.2 innings of work. Chavez allowed two runs on three hits and did not walk a batter.UCO's Pense finished with a line of four strikeouts, five hits, zero walks and three runs (one earned) over 7.0 innings of work.

⚾ DeGarmo's walk-off pushes Tigers past No. 29 Bronchos

INDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State's Tereus Henry will finish a storied career tomorrow as an All-American after the senior picked up a pair of wins on day one of the 2025 NCAA Division II Championships Friday (March 14), earning him a spot in the semifinals and a guaranteed top six finish.

Henry, the No. 8 seed in the 197-pound bracket, opened the day against John Parker-Wilson of Newberry in the round of 16. Neither wrestler scored in the opening period before Parker-Wilson maintained control for the entire two minutes of the second period. Henry started the third period on top but gave up an escape 40 seconds in to fall behind 1-0. The El Paso, Texas native was able to take the lead with 37 seconds to go, securing a takedown and wiping out the ride time point to win 3-2.

Henry then drew the top overall seed Dominic Murphy of St. Cloud State in the quarterfinals, who entered the match 25-0 on the year. After a scoreless opening three minutes both wrestlers managed quick escapes in the second and third periods. Murphy then took a 4-1 lead with a takedown 30 seconds into the final period, but Henry was able to escape 15 seconds later to pull within 4-2.

Henry then struck with a single-leg attack with about one minute remaining, securing the go-ahead takedown with 42 seconds on the clock. Murphy nearly escaped soon after, but a mat return with 30 seconds to go brought the wrestlers out of bounds. Henry was then able to hang on for the final 25 seconds, including a late scrum with five seconds left that nearly saw a reversal, but Henry was able to hold on for the 5-4 decision.

The win avenged a loss to Murphy in last year's national quarterfinals. Henry is now 3-1 against Murphy in his career.

Now a two-time All-American, Henry will face off with long-time rival Jackson Kinsella of Nebraska-Kearney in the semifinals Saturday morning (March 15) beginning at 9 a.m. (10 a.m. ET). Henry and Kinsella have faced off eight times over the last three years, with each competitor winning four times. Kinsella is 2-0 in the matchup this season, including a late win in the regional final two weeks ago.

Should Henry reach the final, he would face off with either No. 3 seed Derek Blubaugh of UIndy or No. 7 seed Nicholas Johnson of Glenville St. Henry is 0-4 all-time against Blubaugh and 0-1 against Johnson.

Competing at his first national competition, Matthew Rodriguez finished the day 0-2 in the 184-pound bracket. The sophomore drew a pigtail match against Kyler Pickard of Belmont Abbey, who used two takedowns to secure a 7-2 decision. Rodriguez then fell to UNK's Jacari Deal for a fourth time this season via a 14-4 major decision.

The Tigers are currently in a tie for 31st thanks to the eight team points Henry has accrued.

Full FHSU Results 184 - Matthew Rodriguez - 0-2 Prelim - Kyler Pickard (Belmont Abbey) won by decision over Matthew Rodriguez (Dec 7-2)

Prelim - Jacari Deal (Nebraska-Kearney) won by major decision over Matthew Rodriguez (MD 14-4)

197 - Tereus Henry - 2-0 - 8.0 team points Champ. Round 1 - Tereus Henry won by decision over John Parker-Wilson (Newberry) (Dec 3-2)

Quarterfinal - Tereus Henry won by decision over Dominic Murphy (St. Cloud State) (Dec 5-4)

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State's Tereus Henry will finish a storied career tomorrow as an All-American after the senior picked up a pair of wins on day one of the 2025 NCAA Division II Championships Friday (March 14), earning him a spot in the semifinals and a guaranteed top six finish.Henry, the No. 8 seed in the 197-pound bracket, opened the day against John Parker-Wilson of Newberry in the round of 16. Neither wrestler scored in the opening period before Parker-Wilson maintained control for the entire two minutes of the second period. Henry started the third period on top but gave up an escape 40 seconds in to fall behind 1-0. The El Paso, Texas native was able to take the lead with 37 seconds to go, securing a takedown and wiping out the ride time point to win 3-2.Henry then drew the top overall seed Dominic Murphy of St. Cloud State in the quarterfinals, who entered the match 25-0 on the year. After a scoreless opening three minutes both wrestlers managed quick escapes in the second and third periods. Murphy then took a 4-1 lead with a takedown 30 seconds into the final period, but Henry was able to escape 15 seconds later to pull within 4-2.Henry then struck with a single-leg attack with about one minute remaining, securing the go-ahead takedown with 42 seconds on the clock. Murphy nearly escaped soon after, but a mat return with 30 seconds to go brought the wrestlers out of bounds. Henry was then able to hang on for the final 25 seconds, including a late scrum with five seconds left that nearly saw a reversal, but Henry was able to hold on for the 5-4 decision.The win avenged a loss to Murphy in last year's national quarterfinals. Henry is now 3-1 against Murphy in his career.Now a two-time All-American, Henry will face off with long-time rival Jackson Kinsella of Nebraska-Kearney in the semifinals Saturday morning (March 15) beginning at 9 a.m. (10 a.m. ET). Henry and Kinsella have faced off eight times over the last three years, with each competitor winning four times. Kinsella is 2-0 in the matchup this season, including a late win in the regional final two weeks ago.Should Henry reach the final, he would face off with either No. 3 seed Derek Blubaugh of UIndy or No. 7 seed Nicholas Johnson of Glenville St. Henry is 0-4 all-time against Blubaugh and 0-1 against Johnson.Competing at his first national competition, Matthew Rodriguez finished the day 0-2 in the 184-pound bracket. The sophomore drew a pigtail match against Kyler Pickard of Belmont Abbey, who used two takedowns to secure a 7-2 decision. Rodriguez then fell to UNK's Jacari Deal for a fourth time this season via a 14-4 major decision.The Tigers are currently in a tie for 31st thanks to the eight team points Henry has accrued.Full FHSU Results 184 - Matthew Rodriguez - 0-2 Prelim - Kyler Pickard (Belmont Abbey) won by decision over Matthew Rodriguez (Dec 7-2)Prelim - Jacari Deal (Nebraska-Kearney) won by major decision over Matthew Rodriguez (MD 14-4)197 - Tereus Henry - 2-0 - 8.0 team points Champ. Round 1 - Tereus Henry won by decision over John Parker-Wilson (Newberry) (Dec 3-2)Quarterfinal - Tereus Henry won by decision over Dominic Murphy (St. Cloud State) (Dec 5-4)

🤼‍♂️ FHSU's Henry reaches semifinals at 197, clinches All-American

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior Nolan Churchman capped off an outstanding performance at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Friday (March 14), securing his seventh career All-American honor with a third-place finish in the men's heptathlon. Churchman set a new school record with a total of 5,534 points over the two-day competition, highlighted by a personal-best mark in the pole vault.

Entering the second day in third place with 3,135 points, Churchman continued to showcase his consistency across the final three events. He opened with an 8.67-second performance in the 60-meter hurdles, earning 820 points. In the pole vault, he cleared a personal-best height of 15-7.00, adding 834 points to his total and finishing first in the event. Churchman then closed out the competition with a time of 2:52.02 in the 1,000-meter run, collecting 745 points to solidify his podium finish.

Churchman's record-breaking performance extends his legacy as one of the most decorated athletes in Fort Hays State track and field history. Not only did he secure his seventh All-American honor, but he also broke his own school record in the heptathlon, further cementing his place among the elite multi-event competitors in Division II.

Churchman also competed in the men's long jump, where he finished 18th overall with a mark of 22-4.50.

The NCAA Indoor Championships conclude tomorrow (March 15), with Jacob Clark competing in the men's pole vault. Clark is looking for his sixth All-American mark.

Men's Heptathlon 3rd – Nolan Churchman – 5,534 ! @ 60m – 6.98 – 889 LJ – 23-2.00 – 828 SP – 40-9.50 – 633 HJ – 6-6.0 – 785 60m – 8.67 – 820 PV – 15-7.0 – 834 1,000m – 2:52.02 – 745

Men's Long Jump 18th – Nolan Churchman – 22-4.50

! indicates school record @ indicates All-America First Team performance &amp; indicates All-America Second Team performance

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Senior Nolan Churchman capped off an outstanding performance at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Friday (March 14), securing his seventh career All-American honor with a third-place finish in the men's heptathlon. Churchman set a new school record with a total of 5,534 points over the two-day competition, highlighted by a personal-best mark in the pole vault.Entering the second day in third place with 3,135 points, Churchman continued to showcase his consistency across the final three events. He opened with an 8.67-second performance in the 60-meter hurdles, earning 820 points. In the pole vault, he cleared a personal-best height of 15-7.00, adding 834 points to his total and finishing first in the event. Churchman then closed out the competition with a time of 2:52.02 in the 1,000-meter run, collecting 745 points to solidify his podium finish.Churchman's record-breaking performance extends his legacy as one of the most decorated athletes in Fort Hays State track and field history. Not only did he secure his seventh All-American honor, but he also broke his own school record in the heptathlon, further cementing his place among the elite multi-event competitors in Division II.Churchman also competed in the men's long jump, where he finished 18th overall with a mark of 22-4.50.The NCAA Indoor Championships conclude tomorrow (March 15), with Jacob Clark competing in the men's pole vault. Clark is looking for his sixth All-American mark.Full FHSU ResultsMen's Heptathlon 3rd – Nolan Churchman – 5,534 ! @ 60m – 6.98 – 889 LJ – 23-2.00 – 828 SP – 40-9.50 – 633 HJ – 6-6.0 – 785 60m – 8.67 – 820 PV – 15-7.0 – 834 1,000m – 2:52.02 – 745Men's Long Jump 18th – Nolan Churchman – 22-4.50 ! indicates school record @ indicates All-America First Team performance &amp; indicates All-America Second Team performance

👟Churchman Claims Seventh All-American Honor, Sets School Record

PITTSBURG, Kan. - The 11th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team muscled its way to an 81-72 win over Southern Nazarene in the quarterfinal round of the 2025 NCAA Division II Central Region Championship Friday afternoon. The Tigers improve to 28-4 with the win and will move on to the regional semifinals on Saturday, while the Crimson Storm conclude their season 23-8 overall.

Southern Nazarene got on the board first before FHSU scored six in a row to take the lead for good. The Crimson Storm kept the deficit at four or lower before Talexa Weeter and Megan Earney&nbsp;drilled back-to-back 3-pointers, pushing the Tiger lead to nine, 18-9. GAC Player of the Year Hannah Giddey answered with six points in the final two minutes, helping SNU close within 22-15 at the end of the first quarter.

The Tiger defense turned things up a notch to start the second quarter, limiting the Crimson Storm to just two field goals on its first 12 attempts of the period. FHSU took advantage on offense, going on an 11-4 run to push the lead to 14, 33-19.The regular season GAC Champions wouldn't go down without a fight, however, with SNU bouncing back with an 11-4 run of its own to pull within 37-30 by halftime.

Olivia Hollenbeck scored two quick layups off passes from Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;to put the Tigers back up double figures before FHSU scored eight in a row over a 69-second span, ballooning the lead as high as 17.

Hollenbeck kept the run going with two free throws before DeGarmo capitalized on a three-point play. Ellie Stearns&nbsp;followed with a 3-pointer from the left wing, giving the Tigers a 49-32 lead and prompting a Crimson Storm timeout.

Fort Hays State again led by 17 with three minutes to play in the third quarter before SNU closed the frame on an 11-5 run, closing within 63-52 with 10 minutes to play.

Hollenbeck opened the final quarter with another basket before Southern Nazarene scored eight in a row, closing within two possessions, 65-60. A layup from Weeter and a traditional 3-point play from DeGarmo helped the Tigers go back up eight with six minutes to play, but SNU responded with the next four points to pull within four, 70-66.

Fort Hays State combined to shoot 5-of-6 from the free-throw line and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line down the stretch to hold on to the win, including six points in the final three minutes from Weeter.

Weeter led the Tigers with 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting. DeGarmo finished the game just two assists shy of FHSU's first triple double in more than a decade, recording 20 points and season-highs in both rebounds with 16 and assists with eight. She recorded her fourth double-double in seven NCAA Tournament contests in the process.

Hollenbeck totaled 17 points and poked away two steals, while Brooke Loewe recorded 13 points and seven assists.

Three SNU players scored more than 20 points, including 23 from Giddey and 20 each from Umi Otsuka and Braci Nyberg.

The Tigers shot 48.3 percent from the floor (28-of-58), while Southern Nazarene hit 43.8 percent of its shots (28-of-64). FHSU outrebounded the Crimson Storm by nine, 40-31.Fort Hays State will take on either second-seeded Concordia-St. Paul or No. 7 seed Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday beginning at 5 p.m.

Notes: - Fort Hays State is now 9-8 all-time in 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. - The Tigers improve to 6-2 in the quarterfinals, 2-1 as the No. 3 seed, 2-0 against the No. 6 seed, 2-1 against GAC teams and 1-1 in tournament games played in Pittsburg, Kan. - DeGarmo now has four double-doubles in seven career NCAA Tournament games. She averages 17.7 points and 10.6 rebounds per game in the big dance. - The Tigers are now 3-0 all-time against Southern Nazarene. -&nbsp;Weeter and DeGarmo both surpassed 20 points in a game for the eighth time this season, one shy of Hollenbeck's team-leading nine 20-point performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPITTSBURG, Kan. - The 11th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team muscled its way to an 81-72 win over Southern Nazarene in the quarterfinal round of the 2025 NCAA Division II Central Region Championship Friday afternoon. The Tigers improve to 28-4 with the win and will move on to the regional semifinals on Saturday, while the Crimson Storm conclude their season 23-8 overall.<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/2054651372&color=%23111111&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/3-14-25-fhsu-wbkb-press" title="3-14-25 FHSU WBKB Press Conference v. Southern Nazarene" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">3-14-25 FHSU WBKB Press Conference v. Southern Nazarene</a></div></div>Southern Nazarene got on the board first before FHSU scored six in a row to take the lead for good. The Crimson Storm kept the deficit at four or lower before Talexa Weeter and Megan Earney&nbsp;drilled back-to-back 3-pointers, pushing the Tiger lead to nine, 18-9. GAC Player of the Year Hannah Giddey answered with six points in the final two minutes, helping SNU close within 22-15 at the end of the first quarter.The Tiger defense turned things up a notch to start the second quarter, limiting the Crimson Storm to just two field goals on its first 12 attempts of the period. FHSU took advantage on offense, going on an 11-4 run to push the lead to 14, 33-19.The regular season GAC Champions wouldn't go down without a fight, however, with SNU bouncing back with an 11-4 run of its own to pull within 37-30 by halftime.Olivia Hollenbeck scored two quick layups off passes from Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;to put the Tigers back up double figures before FHSU scored eight in a row over a 69-second span, ballooning the lead as high as 17.Hollenbeck kept the run going with two free throws before DeGarmo capitalized on a three-point play. Ellie Stearns&nbsp;followed with a 3-pointer from the left wing, giving the Tigers a 49-32 lead and prompting a Crimson Storm timeout.<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/2054651372&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/3-14-25-fhsu-wbkb-press" title="#11 Fort Hays State WBB Press Conference vs. Southern Nazarene (March 14, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#11 Fort Hays State WBB Press Conference vs. Southern Nazarene (March 14, 2025)</a></div></div>Fort Hays State again led by 17 with three minutes to play in the third quarter before SNU closed the frame on an 11-5 run, closing within 63-52 with 10 minutes to play.Hollenbeck opened the final quarter with another basket before Southern Nazarene scored eight in a row, closing within two possessions, 65-60. A layup from Weeter and a traditional 3-point play from DeGarmo helped the Tigers go back up eight with six minutes to play, but SNU responded with the next four points to pull within four, 70-66.Fort Hays State combined to shoot 5-of-6 from the free-throw line and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line down the stretch to hold on to the win, including six points in the final three minutes from Weeter.Weeter led the Tigers with 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting. DeGarmo finished the game just two assists shy of FHSU's first triple double in more than a decade, recording 20 points and season-highs in both rebounds with 16 and assists with eight. She recorded her fourth double-double in seven NCAA Tournament contests in the process.Hollenbeck totaled 17 points and poked away two steals, while Brooke Loewe recorded 13 points and seven assists.Three SNU players scored more than 20 points, including 23 from Giddey and 20 each from Umi Otsuka and Braci Nyberg.The Tigers shot 48.3 percent from the floor (28-of-58), while Southern Nazarene hit 43.8 percent of its shots (28-of-64). FHSU outrebounded the Crimson Storm by nine, 40-31.Fort Hays State will take on either second-seeded Concordia-St. Paul or No. 7 seed Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday beginning at 5 p.m.Notes: - Fort Hays State is now 9-8 all-time in 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. - The Tigers improve to 6-2 in the quarterfinals, 2-1 as the No. 3 seed, 2-0 against the No. 6 seed, 2-1 against GAC teams and 1-1 in tournament games played in Pittsburg, Kan. - DeGarmo now has four double-doubles in seven career NCAA Tournament games. She averages 17.7 points and 10.6 rebounds per game in the big dance. - The Tigers are now 3-0 all-time against Southern Nazarene. -&nbsp;Weeter and DeGarmo both surpassed 20 points in a game for the eighth time this season, one shy of Hollenbeck's team-leading nine 20-point performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 No. 11 Tiger women muscle past Crimson Storm, advance to regional semis

MAGNOLIA, Ark. - Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;of Fort Hays State was named to the D2CCA All-Central Region Team for the 2024-25 season. This is the second-straight year he was named a second-team selection.

Hammeke was one of 10 players from the Central Region named to the team, which is comprised of five first-team and five second-team selections. Hammeke was one of three players from the MIAA named to the team, which also included Jordan Frison of Pittsburg State and Jacob Hanna of Washburn.

Hammeke adds this honor to his long list of awards at FHSU. He is a five-time All-MIAA selection, including first-team honors each of the last three seasons. He is also a two-time NABC All-District selection. Last week, Hammeke was the Most Outstanding Player of the MIAA Tournament, helping the Tigers win the MIAA Tournament Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Hammeke enters the NCAA Tournament averaging 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. He has scored in double figures in 30 of the 31 games played by the Tigers this season. He is the all-time leading scorer at FHSU with 2,070 points and he is the only active NCAA Division II player with at least 2,000 points, 500 assists, and 500 rebounds in a career.

D2CCA Central Region Player of the Year Antwan Kimmons

D2CCA All-Central Region Team First Team Antwan Kimmons – Concordia-St. Paul Hobert Grayson – Ouachita Baptist Jordan Frison – Pittsburg State Caleb Van De Griend – Minot State Kyreese Willingham – Minnesota State

Second Team&nbsp; Jacob Hanna - Washburn Cameron McDowell – Northwestern Oklahoma State Stevie Strong – Southern Nazarene Carson Johnson – MSU Moorhead Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;– Fort Hays State&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsMAGNOLIA, Ark. - Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;of Fort Hays State was named to the D2CCA All-Central Region Team for the 2024-25 season. This is the second-straight year he was named a second-team selection.Hammeke was one of 10 players from the Central Region named to the team, which is comprised of five first-team and five second-team selections. Hammeke was one of three players from the MIAA named to the team, which also included Jordan Frison of Pittsburg State and Jacob Hanna of Washburn.Hammeke adds this honor to his long list of awards at FHSU. He is a five-time All-MIAA selection, including first-team honors each of the last three seasons. He is also a two-time NABC All-District selection. Last week, Hammeke was the Most Outstanding Player of the MIAA Tournament, helping the Tigers win the MIAA Tournament Championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.Hammeke enters the NCAA Tournament averaging 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. He has scored in double figures in 30 of the 31 games played by the Tigers this season. He is the all-time leading scorer at FHSU with 2,070 points and he is the only active NCAA Division II player with at least 2,000 points, 500 assists, and 500 rebounds in a career.D2CCA Central Region Player of the Year Antwan KimmonsD2CCA All-Central Region Team First Team Antwan Kimmons – Concordia-St. Paul Hobert Grayson – Ouachita Baptist Jordan Frison – Pittsburg State Caleb Van De Griend – Minot State Kyreese Willingham – Minnesota StateSecond Team&nbsp; Jacob Hanna - Washburn Cameron McDowell – Northwestern Oklahoma State Stevie Strong – Southern Nazarene Carson Johnson – MSU Moorhead Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;– Fort Hays State&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Hammeke named to D2CCA All-Central Region Team for second-straight year

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2025 NCAA Division II Central Region Championship - Quarterfinal No. 3 seed #11 Fort Hays State (27-4) vs. No. 6 seed Southern Nazarene (23-7) Friday, March 14, 2025 • Noon Pittsburg, Kan. • John Lance Arena

The 11th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team will open play in the 2025 NCAA Division II Championship with a matchup against Southern Nazarene in the quarterfinal round of the Central Regional Friday beginning at noon in Pittsburg, Kan.

The Tigers earned the No. 3 seed after turning in a record of 27-4 to date and finishing runner-up at the MIAA Championship tournament, while the Crimson Storm enter the tournament 23-7 on the year after bowing out in the semifinal round of the GAC tournament.

This is the 10th time Fort Hays State has been selected to play in the big dance since moving to Division II in 1991-92, including nine appearances in the bracket over the last 11 years, two more than any other school during that span (Pittsburg State - 7 appearances). Fort Hays State is 8-8 all-time in the tournament, including a 5-2 record in the quarterfinals, a 1-1 record as the No. 3 seed, a 1-0 mark against the No. 6 seed, a 1-1 record against GAC teams, a 2-3 record in neutral site matchups and an 0-1 mark in games played in Pittsburg, Kan.

The Tigers enter the tournament ranked T-11th in the latest WBCA DII Coaches Poll. FHSU is undefeated when ranked 11th in the coaches poll during the DII era (9-0). Southern Nazarene is receiving votes in the latest poll.

Seven teams in the Central Region are ranked in the latest WBCA DII Coaches Poll (four) or receiving votes (three), more than any other region in this year's tournament (West - six teams mentioned).

Fort Hays State's 27 wins this season are fifth-most in the program's 56-year history. The Tigers have now won 25 or more games eight times. FHSU reached 20 wins for the 14th year in a row this season, the longest active streak in Division II and sixth-longest across all NCAA women's basketball.

Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;and Talexa Weeter&nbsp;were both named to the MIAA All-Tournament Team last week. Weeter averaged 24.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game in the tournament while hitting 60.9 percent from the floor and 50 percent from behind the arc (.500). DeGarmo put up 19.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game over three games in KC. She became the all-time leader in scoring and rebounding in tournament history, concluding her career with 227 points (16.2 ppg) and 117 rebounds (8.4 rpg) in 14 games.

Fort Hays State placed a league-high five players on this year's All-MIAA teams, including MIAA Player of the year DeGarmo and MIAA Defensive Player of the Year Olivia Hollenbeck. DeGarmo is the fifth player since 1980 to earn the conference's top honor in consecutive seasons and the first to do so since Washburn's Crystal Walker in 2001-02 and 2002-03.DeGarmo is the third player in school history to earn first team all-conference honors three times, joining Annette Wiles and Kate Lehman. It is her fourth All-MIAA honor overall. Hollenbeck is the first five-time all-conference performer in team history after picking up first team honors.

Kate Dilsaver&nbsp;and Hollenbeck were both listed on the MIAA All-Defensive Team, giving the Tigers multiple representatives on that team for just the second time in team history. Dilsaver, Weeter and Brooke Loewe&nbsp;all received honorable mention recognition.

DeGarmo and Hollenbeck both picked up MIAA Player of the Week honors twice this season. FHSU tied with Pittsburg State for the most MIAA Players of the Week this season with four each. This is the third-straight season that DeGarmo has been named player of the week multiple times.

DeGarmo has played in six NCAA tournament games in her career, averaging 17.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per contest. She's scored in double figures all six times, including two games with 20-plus points and three double-doubles.

Loewe is the school's single-season assists leader with 221 this season, breaking a 34-year old record. Already with 376 assists as a Tiger, the Huxley, Iowa native needs three assists to move into fifth on the all-time assists list at FHSU.

Hollenbeck has scored in double figures 99 times in her 153-game career.

The Tigers rank third as a team in assist/turnover ratio in Division II at 1.37 while also ranking third in assists with 18.8 per game. The Tigers are fourth with a shooting percentage of 46.8 percent while ranking ninth in scoring margin at plus-17.2.

Fort Hays State is 2-0 all-time against Southern Nazarene, including a 45-43 win in the 2022 D2CCA Tip-Off Classic (11/6/22) and an 84-78 victory in 1981 when the school was named Bethany Nazarene (1/21/81). Both of those contests were also neutral-site matchups.

DeGarmo recorded a double-double against the Crimson Storm in 2022, totaling 10 points and 13 rebounds, while Ellie Stearns&nbsp;totaled 11 points in the win.

The Crimson Storm pride themselves on defense, limiting teams to 55.4 points per game (21st in DII). Graduate student Hannah Giddey was named GAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 16.2 points per game (82nd in DII), 10.4 rebounds per game (23rd in DII), 3.7 assists per game (83rd in DII) and 2.7 blocks per game (sixth in DII) alongside a shooting percentage of 51.4 percent (38th in DII).

The winner of Friday's quarterfinal will advance to the regional semifinals to take on either No. 2 seed Concordia-St. Paul or No. 7 seed Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday (March 15) beginning at 5 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics2025 NCAA Division II Central Region Championship - Quarterfinal No. 3 seed #11 Fort Hays State (27-4) vs. No. 6 seed Southern Nazarene (23-7) Friday, March 14, 2025 • Noon Pittsburg, Kan. • John Lance ArenaRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The 11th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team will open play in the 2025 NCAA Division II Championship with a matchup against Southern Nazarene in the quarterfinal round of the Central Regional Friday beginning at noon in Pittsburg, Kan.The Tigers earned the No. 3 seed after turning in a record of 27-4 to date and finishing runner-up at the MIAA Championship tournament, while the Crimson Storm enter the tournament 23-7 on the year after bowing out in the semifinal round of the GAC tournament.This is the 10th time Fort Hays State has been selected to play in the big dance since moving to Division II in 1991-92, including nine appearances in the bracket over the last 11 years, two more than any other school during that span (Pittsburg State - 7 appearances). Fort Hays State is 8-8 all-time in the tournament, including a 5-2 record in the quarterfinals, a 1-1 record as the No. 3 seed, a 1-0 mark against the No. 6 seed, a 1-1 record against GAC teams, a 2-3 record in neutral site matchups and an 0-1 mark in games played in Pittsburg, Kan.The Tigers enter the tournament ranked T-11th in the latest WBCA DII Coaches Poll. FHSU is undefeated when ranked 11th in the coaches poll during the DII era (9-0). Southern Nazarene is receiving votes in the latest poll.Seven teams in the Central Region are ranked in the latest WBCA DII Coaches Poll (four) or receiving votes (three), more than any other region in this year's tournament (West - six teams mentioned).Fort Hays State's 27 wins this season are fifth-most in the program's 56-year history. The Tigers have now won 25 or more games eight times. FHSU reached 20 wins for the 14th year in a row this season, the longest active streak in Division II and sixth-longest across all NCAA women's basketball.Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;and Talexa Weeter&nbsp;were both named to the MIAA All-Tournament Team last week. Weeter averaged 24.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game in the tournament while hitting 60.9 percent from the floor and 50 percent from behind the arc (.500). DeGarmo put up 19.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game over three games in KC. She became the all-time leader in scoring and rebounding in tournament history, concluding her career with 227 points (16.2 ppg) and 117 rebounds (8.4 rpg) in 14 games.Fort Hays State placed a league-high five players on this year's All-MIAA teams, including MIAA Player of the year DeGarmo and MIAA Defensive Player of the Year Olivia Hollenbeck. DeGarmo is the fifth player since 1980 to earn the conference's top honor in consecutive seasons and the first to do so since Washburn's Crystal Walker in 2001-02 and 2002-03.DeGarmo is the third player in school history to earn first team all-conference honors three times, joining Annette Wiles and Kate Lehman. It is her fourth All-MIAA honor overall. Hollenbeck is the first five-time all-conference performer in team history after picking up first team honors.Kate Dilsaver&nbsp;and Hollenbeck were both listed on the MIAA All-Defensive Team, giving the Tigers multiple representatives on that team for just the second time in team history. Dilsaver, Weeter and Brooke Loewe&nbsp;all received honorable mention recognition.DeGarmo and Hollenbeck both picked up MIAA Player of the Week honors twice this season. FHSU tied with Pittsburg State for the most MIAA Players of the Week this season with four each. This is the third-straight season that DeGarmo has been named player of the week multiple times.DeGarmo has played in six NCAA tournament games in her career, averaging 17.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per contest. She's scored in double figures all six times, including two games with 20-plus points and three double-doubles.Loewe is the school's single-season assists leader with 221 this season, breaking a 34-year old record. Already with 376 assists as a Tiger, the Huxley, Iowa native needs three assists to move into fifth on the all-time assists list at FHSU.Hollenbeck has scored in double figures 99 times in her 153-game career.The Tigers rank third as a team in assist/turnover ratio in Division II at 1.37 while also ranking third in assists with 18.8 per game. The Tigers are fourth with a shooting percentage of 46.8 percent while ranking ninth in scoring margin at plus-17.2.Fort Hays State is 2-0 all-time against Southern Nazarene, including a 45-43 win in the 2022 D2CCA Tip-Off Classic (11/6/22) and an 84-78 victory in 1981 when the school was named Bethany Nazarene (1/21/81). Both of those contests were also neutral-site matchups.DeGarmo recorded a double-double against the Crimson Storm in 2022, totaling 10 points and 13 rebounds, while Ellie Stearns&nbsp;totaled 11 points in the win.The Crimson Storm pride themselves on defense, limiting teams to 55.4 points per game (21st in DII). Graduate student Hannah Giddey was named GAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 16.2 points per game (82nd in DII), 10.4 rebounds per game (23rd in DII), 3.7 assists per game (83rd in DII) and 2.7 blocks per game (sixth in DII) alongside a shooting percentage of 51.4 percent (38th in DII).The winner of Friday's quarterfinal will advance to the regional semifinals to take on either No. 2 seed Concordia-St. Paul or No. 7 seed Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday (March 15) beginning at 5 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀🎧 LISTEN: #11 Tigers face Crimson Storm Friday in NCAA opener

Friday, March 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Southern Nazarene, 11:35am
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. Little River, 5:45pm

Saturday, March 15
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 11:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Morehead, 2:00pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 3:45pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota State, 4:35pm

Sunday, March 16 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBB (if win 3/15) vs. Winona State/SW Minnesota State, 4:30pm

Friday, March 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Southern Nazarene, 11:35am
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. Little River, 5:45pm Saturday, March 15
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 11:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Morehead, 2:00pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 3:45pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota State, 4:35pmSunday, March 16 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBB (if win 3/15) vs. Winona State/SW Minnesota State, 4:30pm

MANHATTAN – The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs' magical postseason
run ended Thursday with a 62-50 loss to the No. 1 seed Moundridge in the quarterfinals of the
2A state tournament in Manhattan.

After a pair of early ties, the last at 6-6, the Wildcats scored
four straight first-quarter points and led 10-6 with two minutes left in the
first half. But TMP came back to take the lead with five straight of their own.
A Hannah Rose field goal and a Teagan Gottschalk three-pointer with less than a
minute remaining in the first half put TMP up 11-10.

But their lead was short-lived, with Moundridge taking a 14-11
lead into the second quarter. 

Moundridge outscored TMP 11-6 to start the second quarter and
led by eight twice at 25-17 and 29-21.

Moundridge extended their lead to eight to open the second
half and then led by 12 with just over five and a half minutes left in the
third quarter.

TMP closed the game to 39-34 with under three minutes to
play in the third quarter on Koenigsman’s second three-pointer. But was a close
of TMP would get the rest of the way.

Moundridge led by eight, at 44-36, at the end of the third
quarter, and slowly pulled away for a 62-50 win over TMP, ending the Monarchs'
season.

Brooke Koenigsman led TMP with 23 points.

The Monarchs finish the year 15-10 as state tournament
qualifiers for the first time since 2018.

Moundridge will take on fellow Heart of American opponent
Inman in the semifinals after the Teutons eliminated Phillipsburg in the second
game 54-35.

MANHATTAN – The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs' magical postseason
run ended Thursday with a 62-50 loss to the No. 1 seed Moundridge in the quarterfinals of the
2A state tournament in Manhattan.<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/2053957852&color=%23294b71&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/coach-john-linn-interview" title="Coach John Linn Interview March 13, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Coach John Linn Interview March 13, 2025</a></div></div>After a pair of early ties, the last at 6-6, the Wildcats scored
four straight first-quarter points and led 10-6 with two minutes left in the
first half. But TMP came back to take the lead with five straight of their own.
A Hannah Rose field goal and a Teagan Gottschalk three-pointer with less than a
minute remaining in the first half put TMP up 11-10.But their lead was short-lived, with Moundridge taking a 14-11
lead into the second quarter. Moundridge outscored TMP 11-6 to start the second quarter and
led by eight twice at 25-17 and 29-21.TMP trailed 29-23 at halftime.Moundridge extended their lead to eight to open the second
half and then led by 12 with just over five and a half minutes left in the
third quarter.TMP closed the game to 39-34 with under three minutes to
play in the third quarter on Koenigsman’s second three-pointer. But was a close
of TMP would get the rest of the way.Moundridge led by eight, at 44-36, at the end of the third
quarter, and slowly pulled away for a 62-50 win over TMP, ending the Monarchs'
season.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2053956992&color=%23294b71&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-wbkb-vs-moundridge" title="TMP WBKB vs Moundridge Highlights March 13, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB vs Moundridge Highlights March 13, 2025</a></div></div>Brooke Koenigsman led TMP with 23 points.The Monarchs finish the year 15-10 as state tournament
qualifiers for the first time since 2018.TMP will graduate five seniors.Moundridge will take on fellow Heart of American opponent
Inman in the semifinals after the Teutons eliminated Phillipsburg in the second
game 54-35.

🏀TMP ends season with 1st round loss at state to Moundridge

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Henri Veesaar and KJ Lewis scored 19 points apiece and Arizona pulled away late to beat Kansas 88-77 in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal at T-Mobile Center on Thursday night.

Veesaar came off the bench to sink 7 of 11 shots with two 3-pointers for the third-seeded Wildcats (21-11), who move on to play second-seeded and ninth-ranked Texas Tech in a Friday semifinal. No. 1 seed Houston plays No. 4 seed BYU in the other semifinal.

Veesaar scored 10, leading Arizona to a 45-37 advantage at halftime. Dajuan Harris Jr.'s 3-pointer gave No. 6 seed Kansas (21-12) its only lead of the half at 3-2. The Wildcats twice built 12-point leads. KJ Adams made two free throws to get the Jayhawks within 40-37, but Veesaar answered with a 3-pointer and Arizona stayed in front.

Arizona played with a lead until Zeke Mayo hit back-to-back 3-pointers for Kansas to knot the score at 50 with 15:43 remaining. Harris hit a 3-pointer to give the Jayhawks their second lead at 56-54. Rylan Griffen hit a jumper with 8:44 left to put Kansas up for the last time at 63-61. Trey Townsend followed with a dunk and a three-point play and Arizona maintained a lead over the final 7:48.

Towsend had 16 points and Love scored 11 with six assists.

Mayo scored 20 to lead Kansas. Hunter Dickinson totaled 19 points and 12 rebounds. Harris hit four 3-pointers and scored 16.

The Jayhawks wore their blue jerseys in the tournament for the first time since the 2008 title game against the Texas Longhorns. They were the higher seed and wore white in their previous 36 straight games. Kansas — the two seed in '08 — beat the top-seeded Longhorns 84-74.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Henri Veesaar and KJ Lewis scored 19 points apiece and Arizona pulled away late to beat Kansas 88-77 in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal at T-Mobile Center on Thursday night.Veesaar came off the bench to sink 7 of 11 shots with two 3-pointers for the third-seeded Wildcats (21-11), who move on to play second-seeded and ninth-ranked Texas Tech in a Friday semifinal. No. 1 seed Houston plays No. 4 seed BYU in the other semifinal.Veesaar scored 10, leading Arizona to a 45-37 advantage at halftime. Dajuan Harris Jr.'s 3-pointer gave No. 6 seed Kansas (21-12) its only lead of the half at 3-2. The Wildcats twice built 12-point leads. KJ Adams made two free throws to get the Jayhawks within 40-37, but Veesaar answered with a 3-pointer and Arizona stayed in front.Arizona played with a lead until Zeke Mayo hit back-to-back 3-pointers for Kansas to knot the score at 50 with 15:43 remaining. Harris hit a 3-pointer to give the Jayhawks their second lead at 56-54. Rylan Griffen hit a jumper with 8:44 left to put Kansas up for the last time at 63-61. Trey Townsend followed with a dunk and a three-point play and Arizona maintained a lead over the final 7:48.Towsend had 16 points and Love scored 11 with six assists.Mayo scored 20 to lead Kansas. Hunter Dickinson totaled 19 points and 12 rebounds. Harris hit four 3-pointers and scored 16.The Jayhawks wore their blue jerseys in the tournament for the first time since the 2008 title game against the Texas Longhorns. They were the higher seed and wore white in their previous 36 straight games. Kansas — the two seed in '08 — beat the top-seeded Longhorns 84-74.___

🏀 Arizona tops Kansas in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal

KSHSAA Girls State Tournament (Quarterfinals) Class 6A Derby 55, Wichita East 30 Olathe North 63, Olathe South 52 Wichita Heights 60, Olathe West 57, OT Blue Valley North 45, Washburn Rural 39

Class 4A Buhler 56, Labette County 51 Topeka Hayden 56, Clay Center 44 Wellington 52, Andale 40 Bishop Miege 68, Topeka-Hayden 35

Class 2A Inman 54, Phillipsburg 35 Moundridge 62, TMP-Marian 50 Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 41, Valley Heights 37 Doniphan West 60, Chase County 45

KSHSAA Boys State Tournament (Quarterfinals) Class 5A Highland Park 65, Andover Central 56 KC Piper 70, Shawnee Heights 52 Kapaun Mount Carmel 64, Topeka West 50 Andover 76, Bonner Springs 60

Class 3A Galena 55, KC Bishop Ward 48 Hesston 45, Burlington 42 Silver Lake 48, Lakin 46 Goodland 68, Cheney 52

Class 1A, Division 1 Central Plains 54, Frankfort 44, OT Olpe 57, Little River 53 South Central 52, Clifton-Clyde 38 South Gray 66, Quinter 47

Class 1A, Division 2 Axtell 66, Hutchinson Central Christian 46 Cunningham 63, Bucklin 50 Elyria Christian 62, Hanover 57 Dighton 60, Lebo 40

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 </figure>KSHSAA Girls State Tournament (Quarterfinals) Class 6A Derby 55, Wichita East 30 Olathe North 63, Olathe South 52 Wichita Heights 60, Olathe West 57, OT Blue Valley North 45, Washburn Rural 39Class 4A Buhler 56, Labette County 51 Topeka Hayden 56, Clay Center 44 Wellington 52, Andale 40 Bishop Miege 68, Topeka-Hayden 35Class 2A Inman 54, Phillipsburg 35 Moundridge 62, TMP-Marian 50 Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 41, Valley Heights 37 Doniphan West 60, Chase County 45KSHSAA Boys State Tournament (Quarterfinals) Class 5A Highland Park 65, Andover Central 56 KC Piper 70, Shawnee Heights 52 Kapaun Mount Carmel 64, Topeka West 50 Andover 76, Bonner Springs 60Class 3A Galena 55, KC Bishop Ward 48 Hesston 45, Burlington 42 Silver Lake 48, Lakin 46 Goodland 68, Cheney 52Class 1A, Division 1 Central Plains 54, Frankfort 44, OT Olpe 57, Little River 53 South Central 52, Clifton-Clyde 38 South Gray 66, Quinter 47Class 1A, Division 2 Axtell 66, Hutchinson Central Christian 46 Cunningham 63, Bucklin 50 Elyria Christian 62, Hanover 57 Dighton 60, Lebo 40

🏀 Thursday KSHSAA Tournament scores

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Feinstein, one of the country's foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, including the groundbreaking “A Season on the Brink” about college basketball coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bob-knight-death-indiana-army-college-basketball-c29a7cb601f64e9181564037e8c78758">Bob Knight</a>, died unexpectedly Thursday. Feinstein was 69.

He died of natural causes at his brother's home in McLean, Virginia, according to Robert Feinstein, who said he discovered John's body.

John Feinstein was a full-time reporter for The Washington Post from 1977 to 1991, a commentator for outlets such as ESPN and the Golf Channel and a voter for more than 20 years in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">AP Top 25</a>&nbsp;men's college basketball poll. He remained with the Post as a contributing columnist, and he also hosted satellite radio programs on SiriusXM.

“He was very passionate about things,” Robert Feinstein said in a telephone interview. “People either loved him or hated him — and equally strongly.”

John Feinstein — always a storyteller, whether via the written word or when chatting with other journalists in an arena's media room or press box — was working until the time of his death. He was in Washington this week to cover the Atlantic 10 Tournament, and he&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/03/13/tom-izzo-michigan-state/">filed a column for the Post</a>&nbsp;about Michigan State coach Tom Izzo that appeared online Thursday.

Feinstein was comfortable writing about an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball because of “A Season on the Brink.” He took a leave of absence from the Post in 1985 to embed with Knight's Indiana team, and the book highlighted the author's flair for the dramatic and ability to capture his subjects' personalities.

Knight's reputation for having a hot temper was well-established by then, and Feinstein brought it to life. Feinstein also effectively portrayed the personal relationships Knight had with his players, which alternated between warm and abusive.

Feinstein went on to write more than 40 books, including “A Good Walk Spoiled” (1995), about professional golf, and “A Civil War” (1996), about the Army-Navy football game. After that book's publication, he worked for many years as a radio commentator for Navy football.

“The Ancient Eight,” about Ivy League football, was published last year. Feinstein also wrote sports novels aimed at younger readers.

In addition to Robert, John Feinstein is survived by his wife, Christine, daughters Brigid and Jayne, and son Danny, as well as a sister, Margaret.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — John Feinstein, one of the country's foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, including the groundbreaking “A Season on the Brink” about college basketball coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bob-knight-death-indiana-army-college-basketball-c29a7cb601f64e9181564037e8c78758">Bob Knight</a>, died unexpectedly Thursday. Feinstein was 69.He died of natural causes at his brother's home in McLean, Virginia, according to Robert Feinstein, who said he discovered John's body.John Feinstein was a full-time reporter for The Washington Post from 1977 to 1991, a commentator for outlets such as ESPN and the Golf Channel and a voter for more than 20 years in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll">AP Top 25</a>&nbsp;men's college basketball poll. He remained with the Post as a contributing columnist, and he also hosted satellite radio programs on SiriusXM.“He was very passionate about things,” Robert Feinstein said in a telephone interview. “People either loved him or hated him — and equally strongly.”John Feinstein — always a storyteller, whether via the written word or when chatting with other journalists in an arena's media room or press box — was working until the time of his death. He was in Washington this week to cover the Atlantic 10 Tournament, and he&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/03/13/tom-izzo-michigan-state/">filed a column for the Post</a>&nbsp;about Michigan State coach Tom Izzo that appeared online Thursday.Feinstein was comfortable writing about an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball because of “A Season on the Brink.” He took a leave of absence from the Post in 1985 to embed with Knight's Indiana team, and the book highlighted the author's flair for the dramatic and ability to capture his subjects' personalities.Knight's reputation for having a hot temper was well-established by then, and Feinstein brought it to life. Feinstein also effectively portrayed the personal relationships Knight had with his players, which alternated between warm and abusive.Feinstein went on to write more than 40 books, including “A Good Walk Spoiled” (1995), about professional golf, and “A Civil War” (1996), about the Army-Navy football game. After that book's publication, he worked for many years as a radio commentator for Navy football.“The Ancient Eight,” about Ivy League football, was published last year. Feinstein also wrote sports novels aimed at younger readers.In addition to Robert, John Feinstein is survived by his wife, Christine, daughters Brigid and Jayne, and son Danny, as well as a sister, Margaret.

John Feinstein, bestselling author and one of country's foremost sports writers, dies

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Fort Hays State's Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;has been named to the D2CCA All-Central Region First Team, announced Thursday by the Conference Commissioners Association.

DeGarmo was also a first team All-Region pick last season, making her the second Tiger to earn multiple All-Region accolades in their career (Kate Lehman).The Maize, Kan. native turned in another historic season for the Tigers, earning MIAA Player of the Year recognition for a second-consecutive season. She is the first women's basketball player to earn the honor multiple times since Washburn's Crystal Walker in 2001-02 and 2002-03.

The graduate student is averaging 16.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season while hitting a career-best 49.4 percent of her shots (215-of-435). She became Fort Hays State's career rebound leader this season, now with 1,223 career boards, while she moved into second in scoring with 2,257 career points. DeGarmo is the only basketball player in Fort Hays State history, male or female, to record at least 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds in a career.

DeGarmo has scored in double figures 29 times this season, bringing her career total of double-digit games to 120. She's eclipsed 20 points seven times and has nine double-doubles on the year.DeGarmo was the lone representative from the MIAA to earn a spot on the first team, with three other conference opponents picking up second team recognition.Fort Hays State will open play in the 2025 NCAA Division II Championship against Southern Nazarene in the quarterfinal round of the Central Regional beginning at noon on Friday in Pittsburg, Kan.

2025 D2CCA All-Central Region First Team Lindsey Becher, Concordia-St. Paul Katie DeGarmo, Fort Hays State Hannah Giddey, Southern Nazarene Sage Hawley, Harding Bri Stoltzman, Southwest Minnesota - Player of the Year

Second Team Alyssa Bonilla, Missouri Western Natalie Bremer, Minnesota State Karenna Gerber, Pittsburg State Caitlin Kobiske, Southeastern Oklahoma Emma Miller, Minnesota Crookston Grace Pyle, Pittsburg State&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - Fort Hays State's Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;has been named to the D2CCA All-Central Region First Team, announced Thursday by the Conference Commissioners Association.DeGarmo was also a first team All-Region pick last season, making her the second Tiger to earn multiple All-Region accolades in their career (Kate Lehman).The Maize, Kan. native turned in another historic season for the Tigers, earning MIAA Player of the Year recognition for a second-consecutive season. She is the first women's basketball player to earn the honor multiple times since Washburn's Crystal Walker in 2001-02 and 2002-03.The graduate student is averaging 16.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game this season while hitting a career-best 49.4 percent of her shots (215-of-435). She became Fort Hays State's career rebound leader this season, now with 1,223 career boards, while she moved into second in scoring with 2,257 career points. DeGarmo is the only basketball player in Fort Hays State history, male or female, to record at least 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds in a career.DeGarmo has scored in double figures 29 times this season, bringing her career total of double-digit games to 120. She's eclipsed 20 points seven times and has nine double-doubles on the year.DeGarmo was the lone representative from the MIAA to earn a spot on the first team, with three other conference opponents picking up second team recognition.Fort Hays State will open play in the 2025 NCAA Division II Championship against Southern Nazarene in the quarterfinal round of the Central Regional beginning at noon on Friday in Pittsburg, Kan.2025 D2CCA All-Central Region First Team Lindsey Becher, Concordia-St. Paul Katie DeGarmo, Fort Hays State Hannah Giddey, Southern Nazarene Sage Hawley, Harding Bri Stoltzman, Southwest Minnesota - Player of the YearSecond Team Alyssa Bonilla, Missouri Western Natalie Bremer, Minnesota State Karenna Gerber, Pittsburg State Caitlin Kobiske, Southeastern Oklahoma Emma Miller, Minnesota Crookston Grace Pyle, Pittsburg State&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 DeGarmo captures second all-region honor

Redeem Designs Plays of the Week HHS vs St. Thomas Aquinas

Thursday, March 13
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB
vs. Moundridge, 1:40pm
 KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB vs. Inman, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Arizona, 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB vs. South Gray, 7:45pm

Friday, March 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Southern Nazarene, 11:35am
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win 3/13) vs. Phillipsburg/Inman, 3:40pm
 KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB (if win 3/13) vs. TMP-Marian/Moundridge, 3:45pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. Little River, 5:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB (if win 3/13) at Big 12 Tournament (Semifinals), 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB (if win 3/13) vs. South Central/Clifton-Clyde, 7:45pm

Saturday, March 15
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 11:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 1:40pm KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 1:40pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 1:45pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Morehead, 2:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB (if win 3/14) at Big 12 Tournament (Championship), 3:30pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 3:45pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota State, 4:35pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 5:55pm
 KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 6:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 6:00pm
 Sunday, March 16 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBB (if win 3/15) vs. Winona State/SW Minnesota State, 4:30pm

Thursday, March 13
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB
vs. Moundridge, 1:40pm
 KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB vs. Inman, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. Arizona, 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB vs. South Gray, 7:45pmFriday, March 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Southern Nazarene, 11:35am
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win 3/13) vs. Phillipsburg/Inman, 3:40pm
 KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB (if win 3/13) vs. TMP-Marian/Moundridge, 3:45pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. Little River, 5:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB (if win 3/13) at Big 12 Tournament (Semifinals), 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB (if win 3/13) vs. South Central/Clifton-Clyde, 7:45pmSaturday, March 15
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 11:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 1:40pm KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 1:40pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 1:45pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Morehead, 2:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB (if win 3/14) at Big 12 Tournament (Championship), 3:30pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 3:45pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota State, 4:35pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 5:55pm
 KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 6:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 6:00pm
 Sunday, March 16 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBB (if win 3/15) vs. Winona State/SW Minnesota State, 4:30pm

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Zeke Mayo poured in 24 points, and sixth-seeded Kansas rallied to force overtime before holding off No. 14 seed UCF 98-94 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament.

AJ Storr scored a season-high 19 points before fouling out in the closing seconds of OT, and KJ Adams had 15 points and seven boards for the Jayhawks (21-11), who narrowly avoided dropping their conference tourney opener for a second straight year.

Instead, they will face third-seeded Arizona on Thursday night in a rematch of a game Kansas won last weekend.

Jordan Ivy-Curry pulled UCF to within 94-93 when he converted a three-point play with 18.2 seconds to go, and Mayo missed the second of two foul shots at the other end. But UCF big man Moustapha Thiam came up short on a jumper with a chance to tie the game, Kansas got the rebound and Dickinson made the second of two free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining.

The Knights' Deebo Coleman was quickly fouled. He made the first foul shot with 0.9 seconds left to make it 96-94, but when he tried to intentionally miss the second to give his team a chance, Coleman failed to hit the rim and the Jayhawks got possession.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Zeke Mayo poured in 24 points, and sixth-seeded Kansas rallied to force overtime before holding off No. 14 seed UCF 98-94 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament.AJ Storr scored a season-high 19 points before fouling out in the closing seconds of OT, and KJ Adams had 15 points and seven boards for the Jayhawks (21-11), who narrowly avoided dropping their conference tourney opener for a second straight year.Instead, they will face third-seeded Arizona on Thursday night in a rematch of a game Kansas won last weekend.Jordan Ivy-Curry pulled UCF to within 94-93 when he converted a three-point play with 18.2 seconds to go, and Mayo missed the second of two foul shots at the other end. But UCF big man Moustapha Thiam came up short on a jumper with a chance to tie the game, Kansas got the rebound and Dickinson made the second of two free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining.The Knights' Deebo Coleman was quickly fouled. He made the first foul shot with 0.9 seconds left to make it 96-94, but when he tried to intentionally miss the second to give his team a chance, Coleman failed to hit the rim and the Jayhawks got possession.David Coit was fouled and added two more free throws for the final margin.Keyshawn Hall led UCF (17-16) with 25 points. Darius Johnson had 22 before fouling out with a minute to go in regulation.The Jayhawks blew a 13-point second-half lead, then had to rally once UCF pulled ahead with 7 minutes to go. The teams traded buckets down the stretch, and Ivy-Curry's 3-pointer tied the game 83-all with 14.1 seconds left in regulation.Kansas tried to set up a winning play, but Adams stepped on the baseline on his drive, giving the Knights a shot. Ivy-Curry raced up the floor and got a decent look from the wing, but his 3-pointer came up well short as time expired.<h2>Takeaways</h2>UCF came a long way from January, when it lost 99-48 to the Jayhawks at home. It had won four of its past six games.Kansas has gone with a shortened lineup late in the season and it seems to be paying off for the Jayhawks.<h2>Key moment</h2>Thiam's miss from about 6 feet along the baseline with a few seconds left in overtime would have tied the game.<h2>Key stats</h2>Three players fouled out of the game. Kansas guard Dajuan Harris also finished with five fouls.<h2>Up next</h2>The Jayhawks play Arizona on Thursday night. They beat the Wildcats 83-76 last Saturday.