GIRLS KSHSAA State Tournament Class 1A, Division 1 (Quarterfinals) Centralia 50, St John 27 Little River 76, Crest 27 Quinter 65, South Gray 54 Troy 33, Central Plains 25

Class 1A, Division 2 (Quarterfinals) Attica 47, Bucklin 40 Hanover 64, Wallace County 49 Lebo 44, Hodgeman County 24 Linn 51, South Haven 39

Class 3A (Quarterfinals) Colby 57, Osage City 31 Halstead 50, Neodesha 33 Hesston 52, Holcomb 37 Silver Lake 56, Girard 45

Class 5A (Quarterfinals) Andover 49, St. James Academy 44 Spring Hill 61, Maize South 56 St. Thomas Aquinas 51, Hays 48 Topeka Seaman 66, KC Piper 54

BOYS&nbsp;KSHSAA State Tournament Class 2A (Quarterfinals) Ell-Saline 82, Rossville 78 Moundridge 58, Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 25 Sterling 97, Chase County 48 Valley Falls 58, Syracuse 54

Class 4A (Quarterfinals) Andale 45, Pratt 43 McPherson 60, Baldwin 59 Ottawa 63, Atchison 46 Rock Creek 56, Abilene 33

Class 6A (Quarterfinals) Maize 49, SM South 48 Olathe North 69, Derby 50 SM Northwest 76, Mill Valley 52 Wichita Heights 64, Washburn Rural 44

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 </figure>GIRLS KSHSAA State Tournament Class 1A, Division 1 (Quarterfinals) Centralia 50, St John 27 Little River 76, Crest 27 Quinter 65, South Gray 54 Troy 33, Central Plains 25Class 1A, Division 2 (Quarterfinals) Attica 47, Bucklin 40 Hanover 64, Wallace County 49 Lebo 44, Hodgeman County 24 Linn 51, South Haven 39Class 3A (Quarterfinals) Colby 57, Osage City 31 Halstead 50, Neodesha 33 Hesston 52, Holcomb 37 Silver Lake 56, Girard 45Class 5A (Quarterfinals) Andover 49, St. James Academy 44 Spring Hill 61, Maize South 56 St. Thomas Aquinas 51, Hays 48 Topeka Seaman 66, KC Piper 54BOYS&nbsp;KSHSAA State Tournament Class 2A (Quarterfinals) Ell-Saline 82, Rossville 78 Moundridge 58, Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 25 Sterling 97, Chase County 48 Valley Falls 58, Syracuse 54Class 4A (Quarterfinals) Andale 45, Pratt 43 McPherson 60, Baldwin 59 Ottawa 63, Atchison 46 Rock Creek 56, Abilene 33Class 6A (Quarterfinals) Maize 49, SM South 48 Olathe North 69, Derby 50 SM Northwest 76, Mill Valley 52 Wichita Heights 64, Washburn Rural 44

🏀 Wednesday KSHSAA state quarterfinal scores

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — VJ Edgecombe had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Norchad Omier added 12 points and 14 boards, and seventh-seeded Baylor rolled to a 70-56 victory over No. 10 seed Kansas State in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night.

Jayden Dunn also scored 18 points for the Bears (19-13), who built a 20-point lead early in the second half and then cruised into a quarterfinal matchup with ninth-ranked and No. 2 seed Texas Tech on Thursday night.

David N'Guessan had 20 points and Dug McDaniel finished with 14 for the Wildcats (16-17), who edged Arizona State in the first round but were unable to keep the momentum going against the same team that rallied from 12 down to beat them in January.

The Bears ended the first half Wednesday night on a 9-0 run to take a 41-24 lead into the locker room. Kansas State was just 1 for 12 from beyond the 3-point arc at that point, and veteran forward Coleman Hawkins — who scored 26 points against the Sun Devils — was 0 for 4 from the field and quickly growing frustrated.

Kansas State closed within 58-46 with 8 minutes to go, but Hawkins was whistled for a flagrant foul contesting Edgecombe's dunk, and Jeremy Roach added a basket after his foul shots to help Baylor pull away again.

Kansas State finished 3 of 25 from beyond the arc. Hawkins and McDaniel were each 1 for 6.

Baylor improved to 15-2 when holding an opponent to 70 points or less this season.

Baylor was leading 32-24 with 2:40 left in the first half when it scored the next nine points to take control.

Baylor got 27 points from its bench. Kansas State only got four.

The Bears will play the Red Raiders on Thursday night. Texas Tech beat them 73-59 last month.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741830663550.png" alt="Photo K-State Athletics" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — VJ Edgecombe had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Norchad Omier added 12 points and 14 boards, and seventh-seeded Baylor rolled to a 70-56 victory over No. 10 seed Kansas State in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night.Jayden Dunn also scored 18 points for the Bears (19-13), who built a 20-point lead early in the second half and then cruised into a quarterfinal matchup with ninth-ranked and No. 2 seed Texas Tech on Thursday night.David N'Guessan had 20 points and Dug McDaniel finished with 14 for the Wildcats (16-17), who edged Arizona State in the first round but were unable to keep the momentum going against the same team that rallied from 12 down to beat them in January.The Bears ended the first half Wednesday night on a 9-0 run to take a 41-24 lead into the locker room. Kansas State was just 1 for 12 from beyond the 3-point arc at that point, and veteran forward Coleman Hawkins — who scored 26 points against the Sun Devils — was 0 for 4 from the field and quickly growing frustrated.Kansas State closed within 58-46 with 8 minutes to go, but Hawkins was whistled for a flagrant foul contesting Edgecombe's dunk, and Jeremy Roach added a basket after his foul shots to help Baylor pull away again.<h2>Takeaways</h2>Kansas State finished 3 of 25 from beyond the arc. Hawkins and McDaniel were each 1 for 6.Baylor improved to 15-2 when holding an opponent to 70 points or less this season.<h2>Key moment</h2>Baylor was leading 32-24 with 2:40 left in the first half when it scored the next nine points to take control.<h2>Key stats</h2>Baylor got 27 points from its bench. Kansas State only got four.<h2>Up next</h2>The Bears will play the Red Raiders on Thursday night. Texas Tech beat them 73-59 last month.

🏀 Edgecombe leads  Baylor to victory over K-State in Big 12 Tournament

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fort Hays State improved to 14-6 overall on the season with a doubleheader sweep of Adams State on Wednesday. The Tigers won by scores of 8-0 (5 inn.) and 12-6, finishing their quick trip to Colorado 3-1. FHSU hit five home runs on the day, including four in the first game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;hit two bombs in the first contest to tie the FHSU single-game record, accomplished for a 33rd&nbsp;time.

Fort Hays State 8, Adams State 0 (5 inn.) Fort Hays State used the long ball to generate six of their eight runs in a run-rule victory over Adams State. The Tigers did all of their offensive damage from the second through fifth innings.

Sisters&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;accounted for three of the four Tiger home runs in the game. Lexi walked in front of Lilly in the second inning and Lilly launched a two-run homer to put the Tigers up 2-0. Then a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/paige-thexton/8200">Paige Thexton</a>&nbsp;double set up a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;RBI single later in the inning to make it 3-0.

Lilly delivered another blast in the third inning, this time a solo shot to make it 4-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;had back-to-back doubles in the fourth to make it 6-0, then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;launched a solo bomb down the left field line to make it 7-0. The Tigers immediately brought the run-rule into effect in the fifth when Lexi launched her home run, a solo shot, to end the game.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;threw the first two innings of the game and struck out four.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/korryn-johnson/8197">Korryn Johnson</a>&nbsp;relieved Schmidt in the third and threw three innings, striking out three. Schmidt did not allow any hits, while Johnson allowed two. Johnson picked up the win in relief.

Fort Hays State 12, Adams State 6 A six-run sixth inning was the difference maker for the Tigers in a 12-6 win over the Grizzlies in the second contest of the day. FHSU held a 3-1 lead through three and a half innings before Adams moved in front 4-3 with a three-run bottom half of the fourth. With the big inning, FHSU jumped on top 9-4 and then added three more runs in the seventh to finish the game with a sizable lead.

Early in the game,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game at 1-1 in the second. The Tigers scored a go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the fourth and then Mohr had another RBI, this time on a single to make it 3-1.

Down 4-3 in the sixth,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;tied up the game with an RBI single and then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;put the Tigers back in front with a two-RBI single.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/abbey-duarte/8206">Abbey Duarte</a>&nbsp;eventually capped the big inning with a 3-run home run, the first of her collegiate career. Up 9-5 in the seventh, Haag added a two-RBI single and a wild pitch scored another run. FHSU went on to win by six.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;threw a complete game with seven strikeouts and seven hits allowed. Only four of the six ASU runs were earned. She moved to 6-4 on the season.

Fort Hays State will be back in action at home this weekend on Sunday when University of Mary comes to Hays for a doubleheader. Start time is set for 12 p.m. at Fleharty Family Field.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fort Hays State improved to 14-6 overall on the season with a doubleheader sweep of Adams State on Wednesday. The Tigers won by scores of 8-0 (5 inn.) and 12-6, finishing their quick trip to Colorado 3-1. FHSU hit five home runs on the day, including four in the first game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;hit two bombs in the first contest to tie the FHSU single-game record, accomplished for a 33rd&nbsp;time.Fort Hays State 8, Adams State 0 (5 inn.) Fort Hays State used the long ball to generate six of their eight runs in a run-rule victory over Adams State. The Tigers did all of their offensive damage from the second through fifth innings.Sisters&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;accounted for three of the four Tiger home runs in the game. Lexi walked in front of Lilly in the second inning and Lilly launched a two-run homer to put the Tigers up 2-0. Then a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/paige-thexton/8200">Paige Thexton</a>&nbsp;double set up a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;RBI single later in the inning to make it 3-0.Lilly delivered another blast in the third inning, this time a solo shot to make it 4-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;had back-to-back doubles in the fourth to make it 6-0, then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;launched a solo bomb down the left field line to make it 7-0. The Tigers immediately brought the run-rule into effect in the fifth when Lexi launched her home run, a solo shot, to end the game.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;threw the first two innings of the game and struck out four.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/korryn-johnson/8197">Korryn Johnson</a>&nbsp;relieved Schmidt in the third and threw three innings, striking out three. Schmidt did not allow any hits, while Johnson allowed two. Johnson picked up the win in relief.Fort Hays State 12, Adams State 6 A six-run sixth inning was the difference maker for the Tigers in a 12-6 win over the Grizzlies in the second contest of the day. FHSU held a 3-1 lead through three and a half innings before Adams moved in front 4-3 with a three-run bottom half of the fourth. With the big inning, FHSU jumped on top 9-4 and then added three more runs in the seventh to finish the game with a sizable lead.Early in the game,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game at 1-1 in the second. The Tigers scored a go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the fourth and then Mohr had another RBI, this time on a single to make it 3-1.Down 4-3 in the sixth,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;tied up the game with an RBI single and then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;put the Tigers back in front with a two-RBI single.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/abbey-duarte/8206">Abbey Duarte</a>&nbsp;eventually capped the big inning with a 3-run home run, the first of her collegiate career. Up 9-5 in the seventh, Haag added a two-RBI single and a wild pitch scored another run. FHSU went on to win by six.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;threw a complete game with seven strikeouts and seven hits allowed. Only four of the six ASU runs were earned. She moved to 6-4 on the season.UP NEXTFort Hays State will be back in action at home this weekend on Sunday when University of Mary comes to Hays for a doubleheader. Start time is set for 12 p.m. at Fleharty Family Field.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Tigers power past Grizzlies for doubleheader sweep

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post

EMPORIA - Hays High opened their first appearance at the KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament since 1996 with a game against St. Thomas Aquinas. The trip was short lived as the Indians fall 51-48.

The Saints jumped out to a 10-2 lead over the first six minutes of the game. Hays scored hit a three in the final minute of the first quarter that sparked an 11-0 run that gave the Indians a lead at 13-10 with 4:35 left in the second quarter.

Hays pushed their lead up to eight at 21-13 with ninety seconds left before halftime. Aquinas ended those ninety seconds with a 6-2 spurt which included their only field goal of the second quarter as time expired. Hays took a 23-19 lead into halftime.

Hays quickly built their lead back to eight at the beginning of the third quarter at 27-19. The Indians were quickly saddled with foul trouble. Over the next three minutes the Saints went on an 11-0 run to regain the lead at 30-27. The two teams traded blows over the remaining three minutes of the quarter and settled on a 38 all tie heading to the fourth.

Each team possessed the lead in the fourth. Hays led 45-43 and 48-46 but each time the Saints answered on their next possession. The final points for Hays came with 2:15 left in the game. Aquinas scored just three, but it was enough for the victory.

Hays got one last opportunity with seven second remaining but couldn't get a clean look away to tie the game falling 51-48.

Jenna Schmeidler 18; Katie Linenberger 3; Molly Martin 21; Kenlee Winter 0; Zoe Winter 3; Annie Humphrey 2; Morgan Armbruster 0; Kinslee Newell 0; Riley Dreher 0; Molly Buckles 1.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays PostEMPORIA - Hays High opened their first appearance at the KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament since 1996 with a game against St. Thomas Aquinas. The trip was short lived as the Indians fall 51-48.The Saints jumped out to a 10-2 lead over the first six minutes of the game. Hays scored hit a three in the final minute of the first quarter that sparked an 11-0 run that gave the Indians a lead at 13-10 with 4:35 left in the second quarter.Hays pushed their lead up to eight at 21-13 with ninety seconds left before halftime. Aquinas ended those ninety seconds with a 6-2 spurt which included their only field goal of the second quarter as time expired. Hays took a 23-19 lead into halftime.Highlights<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/2052865176&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-814667509/3-12-25-hhs-wbkb-highlights-v" title="3-12-25 HHS WBKB Highlights v. St. Thomas Aquinas" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">3-12-25 HHS WBKB Highlights v. St. Thomas Aquinas</a></div></div>Hays quickly built their lead back to eight at the beginning of the third quarter at 27-19. The Indians were quickly saddled with foul trouble. Over the next three minutes the Saints went on an 11-0 run to regain the lead at 30-27. The two teams traded blows over the remaining three minutes of the quarter and settled on a 38 all tie heading to the fourth.Each team possessed the lead in the fourth. Hays led 45-43 and 48-46 but each time the Saints answered on their next possession. The final points for Hays came with 2:15 left in the game. Aquinas scored just three, but it was enough for the victory.Hays got one last opportunity with seven second remaining but couldn't get a clean look away to tie the game falling 51-48.Coach Len Melvin<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/2052876528&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-814667509/3-12-25-hhs-wbkb-coach" title="3-12-25 HHS WBKB Coach Interview v. St. Thomas Aquinas" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">3-12-25 HHS WBKB Coach Interview v. St. Thomas Aquinas</a></div></div>Jenna Schmeidler 18; Katie Linenberger 3; Molly Martin 21; Kenlee Winter 0; Zoe Winter 3; Annie Humphrey 2; Morgan Armbruster 0; Kinslee Newell 0; Riley Dreher 0; Molly Buckles 1.

🏀 Hays High season ends with loss to Aquinas

We're joined by Fort Hays State athletic director Curtis Hammeke, men's basketball coach Mark Johnson and women's basketball coach Talia Kahrs.

We're joined by Fort Hays State athletic director Curtis Hammeke, men's basketball coach Mark Johnson and women's basketball coach Talia Kahrs.<div><iframe title="Tiger Talk (March 12, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=w9fsx-184077d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (March 12, 2025)

Hays will host the Men’s and Women’s NJCAA Region 6 D1 Basketball Semifinals and Finals this weekend, March 14 and 15. 

Eight teams will participate, with some teams arriving Thursday evening as shootarounds begin at 8 a.m. Friday. 

Ticket Prices - $10, $5 Student tickets at the door with ID, Under 5 years: Free.

• 1:00 pm – Women’s Semifinal #1 | #1 Dodge City vs #4 Butler • 3:00 pm – Men’s Semifinal #1 | #1 Cowley vs #5 Butler • 5:30 pm – Women’s Semifinal #2 | #2 Hutchinson vs #3 Coffeyville • 7:30 pm – Men’s Semifinal #2 | #2 Coffeyville vs #3 Barton&nbsp;&nbsp;

• 3:00 pm – Division I Women’s Championship • 5:00 pm – Division I Men’s Championship&nbsp;

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 </figure>NJCAAHays will host the Men’s and Women’s NJCAA Region 6 D1 Basketball Semifinals and Finals this weekend, March 14 and 15. Eight teams will participate, with some teams arriving Thursday evening as shootarounds begin at 8 a.m. Friday. Ticket Prices - $10, $5 Student tickets at the door with ID, Under 5 years: Free.Schedule is as follows:Friday&nbsp;• 1:00 pm – Women’s Semifinal #1 | #1 Dodge City vs #4 Butler • 3:00 pm – Men’s Semifinal #1 | #1 Cowley vs #5 Butler • 5:30 pm – Women’s Semifinal #2 | #2 Hutchinson vs #3 Coffeyville • 7:30 pm – Men’s Semifinal #2 | #2 Coffeyville vs #3 Barton&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;• 3:00 pm – Division I Women’s Championship • 5:00 pm – Division I Men’s Championship&nbsp;

Hays to host NJCAA Region 6 D1 semifinals, finals basketball this weekend

(1) Hays High vs (8) St. Thomas Aquinas Wednesday, Mar. 12th – 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Emporia, Kan. - White Auditorium

Radio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2263785">CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>

The Hays High girls open up the 5A State Basketball Tournament by facing St. Thomas Aquinas. The Indians are making their first appearance since 1996. This is the 31st consecutive year that the Saints have made the tournament.

Tip-off&nbsp; is set for 2:oo p.m. on the Hays High Sports Network.

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 </figure>(1) Hays High vs (8) St. Thomas Aquinas Wednesday, Mar. 12th – 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Emporia, Kan. - White AuditoriumRadio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2263785">CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>The Hays High girls open up the 5A State Basketball Tournament by facing St. Thomas Aquinas. The Indians are making their first appearance since 1996. This is the 31st consecutive year that the Saints have made the tournament.Tip-off&nbsp; is set for 2:oo p.m. on the Hays High Sports Network.

🏀🎥 Hays High girls open with St. Thomas Aquinas

Wednesday, March 12
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, 1:40pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. UCF, 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. South Gray, 7:45pm

Thursday, March 13
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB
vs. Moundridge, 1:40pm
 KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB vs. Inman, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB (if win 3/12) 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
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win 3/12) vs. Spring Hill/Maize South, 1:40pm
 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 (if win 3/12) vs. Little River/Colony-Crest, 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
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB
(if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 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
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win3/14) vs. 3:40pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 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

Wednesday, March 12
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, 1:40pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. UCF, 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. South Gray, 7:45pmThursday, March 13
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB
vs. Moundridge, 1:40pm
 KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB vs. Inman, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB (if win 3/12) vs. Arizona, 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB vs. South Gray, 7:45pmFriday, March 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Southern Nazarene, 11:35am
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win 3/12) vs. Spring Hill/Maize South, 1:40pm
 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 (if win 3/12) vs. Little River/Colony-Crest, 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
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB
(if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 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
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win3/14) vs. 3:40pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 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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The Fort Hays State men play Central Missouri in the MIAA Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-MBB vs. Central Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Coleman Hawkins had a season-best 26 points, David N'Guessan converted a crucial three-point play in the final minute, and No. 10 seed Kansas State beat No. 15 seed Arizona State 71-66 in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday night.

Dug McDaniel added 14 points and Max Jones and Brendan Hausen scored 10 apiece for the Wildcats (16-16), who had won two of their last three entering the tournament and now get No. 7 seed Baylor in the second round Wednesday night.

Alston Mason had 17 points to lead the Sun Devils (13-19). Joson Sanon and Basheer Jihad scored 13 apiece and Shawn Phillips Jr. finished with 11 points and 14 rebounds.

Kansas State opened the game on a 17-4 run, watched Arizona State counter with a 20-4 run of its own, and then used another 11-0 run later in the first half to take control. But the outcome was never assured until N'Guessan, who dealt with foul trouble all game, slashed through the lane to convert his three-point play for a 71-64 lead with 37.2 seconds remaining.

The Sun Devils played their fifth consecutive game without freshman Jayden Quaintance, who continued to deal with a right knee injury. The forward had 18 points and seven rebounds against Kansas State in his most recent game on Feb. 23.

Adam Miller returned from a strained oblique for the Sun Devils, but they still played just seven the entire game.

Before tipoff, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Arizona State coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bobby-hurley-arizona-state-basketball-d0ee54c2c93989fd2d257619748c6f58">Bobby Hurley was expected to return</a>&nbsp;for an 11th season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made.

Arizona State finished with a losing record for the fourth time in five years.

Kansas State finished with a 20-10 advantage in points off turnovers, despite committing three more than the Sun Devils.

N'Guessan's slashing layup on which he was fouled. He's just a 58.5% foul shooter but made the free throw.

Kansas State led for 35 minutes, 39 seconds.

The Wildcats will play the Bears on Wednesday night.

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Coleman Hawkins had a season-best 26 points, David N'Guessan converted a crucial three-point play in the final minute, and No. 10 seed Kansas State beat No. 15 seed Arizona State 71-66 in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday night.Dug McDaniel added 14 points and Max Jones and Brendan Hausen scored 10 apiece for the Wildcats (16-16), who had won two of their last three entering the tournament and now get No. 7 seed Baylor in the second round Wednesday night.<figure>
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 </figure>Alston Mason had 17 points to lead the Sun Devils (13-19). Joson Sanon and Basheer Jihad scored 13 apiece and Shawn Phillips Jr. finished with 11 points and 14 rebounds.Kansas State opened the game on a 17-4 run, watched Arizona State counter with a 20-4 run of its own, and then used another 11-0 run later in the first half to take control. But the outcome was never assured until N'Guessan, who dealt with foul trouble all game, slashed through the lane to convert his three-point play for a 71-64 lead with 37.2 seconds remaining.The Sun Devils played their fifth consecutive game without freshman Jayden Quaintance, who continued to deal with a right knee injury. The forward had 18 points and seven rebounds against Kansas State in his most recent game on Feb. 23.Adam Miller returned from a strained oblique for the Sun Devils, but they still played just seven the entire game.Before tipoff, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Arizona State coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bobby-hurley-arizona-state-basketball-d0ee54c2c93989fd2d257619748c6f58">Bobby Hurley was expected to return</a>&nbsp;for an 11th season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made.<h2>Takeaways</h2>Arizona State finished with a losing record for the fourth time in five years.Kansas State finished with a 20-10 advantage in points off turnovers, despite committing three more than the Sun Devils.<h2>Key moment</h2>N'Guessan's slashing layup on which he was fouled. He's just a 58.5% foul shooter but made the free throw.<h2>Key stats</h2>Kansas State led for 35 minutes, 39 seconds.<h2>Up next</h2>The Wildcats will play the Bears on Wednesday night.

🏀 Hawkins scores 26 as K-State beats Arizona State in Big 12 tourney

The Fort Hays State women's basketball continued its run in both national polls entering the NCAA Tournament this week. The Tigers are No. 11 in the WBCA Top 25 Poll and No. 16 in the D2CSC Top 25 Media Poll in the latest releases of each on Tuesday.

Four of the teams participating in the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament this week are ranked among the Top 25 of the WBCA Poll. Regional host Pittsburg State leads the way at No. 7, while Concordia-St. Paul is right behind at No. 8. FHSU is No. 11, while Southwest Minnesota State is No. 18. Three of the other four teams competing in the regional are among the receiving votes section, which includes Minnesota State, Southern Nazarene, and Harding. Missouri Western is the only team among the eight-team regional not receiving votes in the WBCA poll, however it is receiving votes in the D2CSC poll.

Fort Hays State enters the NCAA Tournament at 27-4 overall after making it to the MIAA Tournament championship game. The 27 wins for the Tigers are their most since the 2021-22 season when they finished with 30.

Fort Hays State has now been listed in the top 25 120 times. FHSU is 184-47 when ranked and 131-28 when ranked inside the top 10. The Tigers are now 13-4 in the MIAA Championship while ranked.

The Tigers will open the NCAA Tournament on Friday (March 14, 12 p.m.) when they play Southern Nazarene.

WBCA Top 25 Poll - March 11, 2025 Rank - School - Record - Points - Last Week 1 - Texas Woman's&nbsp;(21) - 31-1 - 549 - 1&nbsp; 2 - Grand Valley State&nbsp;(1) - 32-2 - 524 - 2&nbsp; 3 - Bentley - 30-1 - 502 - 3&nbsp; 4 - Cal State Dominguez Hills - 31-1 - 490 - 4&nbsp; 5 - Ashland - 30-3 - 451 - 5t&nbsp; 6 - North Georgia - 29-2 - 431 - 7&nbsp; 7 - Pittsburg State - 29-3 - 408 - 8&nbsp; 8 - Concordia-St. Paul - 29-2 - 387 - 10&nbsp; 9 - Union, TN - 29-3 - 349 - 12&nbsp; 10 - Texas-Tyler - 25-4 - 346 - 5t&nbsp; 11t - Fort Hays State - 27-4 - 321 - 9&nbsp; 11t - Lubbock Christian - 29-4 - 321 - 11&nbsp; 13 - Embry-Riddle - 27-4 - 283 - 15&nbsp; 14 - Cal Poly Pomona - 25-5 - 263 - 13&nbsp; 15 - Fairmont State - 27-4 - 220 - 19&nbsp; 16 - Alaska Anchorage - 27-4 - 206 - 20&nbsp; 17 - Lewis - 26-3 - 183 - 14&nbsp; 18 - Southwest Minnesota State - 26-4 - 156 - 17&nbsp; 19 - Gannon - 25-6 - 126 - 16&nbsp; 20 - Tampa - 26-6 - 99 - 18&nbsp; 21 - Coker - 26-5 - 86 - 22&nbsp; 22 - Colorado Mesa - 25-5 - 83 - 21&nbsp; 23 - Point Loma - 25-5 - 80 - RV&nbsp; 24 - Nova Southeastern - 25-6 - 44 - RV&nbsp; 25 - Azusa Pacific - 22-6 - 41 - 24&nbsp;

Receiving Votes: Seton Hill (23-6) 37; Harding (25-6) 22; Minnesota State Mankato (24-7) 19; Montana State Billings (25-7) 19; Belmont Abbey (25-5) 15; Daemen (21-7) 15; Southern Nazarene (23-7) 14; Edinboro (24-6) 12; Holy Family (24-6) 12; Fayetteville State (21-7 10; Quincy (25-7) 5.

D2CSC Top 25 Poll - March 11, 2025 Rank - School - W-L - Pts. - Last Week 1 - Texas Woman's (11) - 31-1 - 394 - 1 2 - Grand Valley State (2) - 32-2 - 379 - 2 3 - Cal State-Dominguez Hills (2) - 31-1 - 370 - 3 4 - Bentley (1) - 30-1 - 354 - 4 5 - North Georgia - 29-2 - 325 - 6 6 - Pittsburg State - 29-3 - 313 - 9 7 - Ashland - 30-3 - 299 - 7 8 - Concordia-St. Paul - 29-2 - 283 - 5 9 - Union - 29-3 - 272 - 11 10 - Lubbock Christian - 29-4 - 255 - 8 11 - Embry-Riddle - 26-4 - 216 - 12 T12 - Texas Tyler - 25-4 - 196 - 10 T12 - Cal Poly- Pomona - 25-5 - 196 - 16 14 - Edinboro - 24-6 - 167 - NR 15 - Gannon - 25-6 - 166 - 17 16 - Fort Hays State - 27-4 - 154 - 15 17 - Coker - 26-6 - 114 - 24 18 - Nova Southeastern - 25-6 - 108 - RV 19 - Daemen - 21-7 - 101 - NR 20 - Point Loma - 25-5 - 69 - RV 21 - Alaska-Anchorage - 27-4 - 67 - 20 22 - Holy Family - 24-6 - 66 - 25 23 - Seton Hill - 23-6 - 64 - 23 24 - Colorado Mesa - 25-5 - 54 - 22 25 - Tampa - 26-4 - 50 - 18

Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Fairmont State (47); Lewis (33); Northern Michigan (31); Southwest Minnesota State (20); Anderson (20); Belmont Abbey (7); Missouri Western (7); Francis Marion (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsThe Fort Hays State women's basketball continued its run in both national polls entering the NCAA Tournament this week. The Tigers are No. 11 in the WBCA Top 25 Poll and No. 16 in the D2CSC Top 25 Media Poll in the latest releases of each on Tuesday.Four of the teams participating in the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament this week are ranked among the Top 25 of the WBCA Poll. Regional host Pittsburg State leads the way at No. 7, while Concordia-St. Paul is right behind at No. 8. FHSU is No. 11, while Southwest Minnesota State is No. 18. Three of the other four teams competing in the regional are among the receiving votes section, which includes Minnesota State, Southern Nazarene, and Harding. Missouri Western is the only team among the eight-team regional not receiving votes in the WBCA poll, however it is receiving votes in the D2CSC poll.Fort Hays State enters the NCAA Tournament at 27-4 overall after making it to the MIAA Tournament championship game. The 27 wins for the Tigers are their most since the 2021-22 season when they finished with 30.Fort Hays State has now been listed in the top 25 120 times. FHSU is 184-47 when ranked and 131-28 when ranked inside the top 10. The Tigers are now 13-4 in the MIAA Championship while ranked.The Tigers will open the NCAA Tournament on Friday (March 14, 12 p.m.) when they play Southern Nazarene.WBCA Top 25 Poll - March 11, 2025 Rank - School - Record - Points - Last Week 1 - Texas Woman's&nbsp;(21) - 31-1 - 549 - 1&nbsp; 2 - Grand Valley State&nbsp;(1) - 32-2 - 524 - 2&nbsp; 3 - Bentley - 30-1 - 502 - 3&nbsp; 4 - Cal State Dominguez Hills - 31-1 - 490 - 4&nbsp; 5 - Ashland - 30-3 - 451 - 5t&nbsp; 6 - North Georgia - 29-2 - 431 - 7&nbsp; 7 - Pittsburg State - 29-3 - 408 - 8&nbsp; 8 - Concordia-St. Paul - 29-2 - 387 - 10&nbsp; 9 - Union, TN - 29-3 - 349 - 12&nbsp; 10 - Texas-Tyler - 25-4 - 346 - 5t&nbsp; 11t - Fort Hays State - 27-4 - 321 - 9&nbsp; 11t - Lubbock Christian - 29-4 - 321 - 11&nbsp; 13 - Embry-Riddle - 27-4 - 283 - 15&nbsp; 14 - Cal Poly Pomona - 25-5 - 263 - 13&nbsp; 15 - Fairmont State - 27-4 - 220 - 19&nbsp; 16 - Alaska Anchorage - 27-4 - 206 - 20&nbsp; 17 - Lewis - 26-3 - 183 - 14&nbsp; 18 - Southwest Minnesota State - 26-4 - 156 - 17&nbsp; 19 - Gannon - 25-6 - 126 - 16&nbsp; 20 - Tampa - 26-6 - 99 - 18&nbsp; 21 - Coker - 26-5 - 86 - 22&nbsp; 22 - Colorado Mesa - 25-5 - 83 - 21&nbsp; 23 - Point Loma - 25-5 - 80 - RV&nbsp; 24 - Nova Southeastern - 25-6 - 44 - RV&nbsp; 25 - Azusa Pacific - 22-6 - 41 - 24&nbsp;Receiving Votes: Seton Hill (23-6) 37; Harding (25-6) 22; Minnesota State Mankato (24-7) 19; Montana State Billings (25-7) 19; Belmont Abbey (25-5) 15; Daemen (21-7) 15; Southern Nazarene (23-7) 14; Edinboro (24-6) 12; Holy Family (24-6) 12; Fayetteville State (21-7 10; Quincy (25-7) 5.D2CSC Top 25 Poll - March 11, 2025 Rank - School - W-L - Pts. - Last Week 1 - Texas Woman's (11) - 31-1 - 394 - 1 2 - Grand Valley State (2) - 32-2 - 379 - 2 3 - Cal State-Dominguez Hills (2) - 31-1 - 370 - 3 4 - Bentley (1) - 30-1 - 354 - 4 5 - North Georgia - 29-2 - 325 - 6 6 - Pittsburg State - 29-3 - 313 - 9 7 - Ashland - 30-3 - 299 - 7 8 - Concordia-St. Paul - 29-2 - 283 - 5 9 - Union - 29-3 - 272 - 11 10 - Lubbock Christian - 29-4 - 255 - 8 11 - Embry-Riddle - 26-4 - 216 - 12 T12 - Texas Tyler - 25-4 - 196 - 10 T12 - Cal Poly- Pomona - 25-5 - 196 - 16 14 - Edinboro - 24-6 - 167 - NR 15 - Gannon - 25-6 - 166 - 17 16 - Fort Hays State - 27-4 - 154 - 15 17 - Coker - 26-6 - 114 - 24 18 - Nova Southeastern - 25-6 - 108 - RV 19 - Daemen - 21-7 - 101 - NR 20 - Point Loma - 25-5 - 69 - RV 21 - Alaska-Anchorage - 27-4 - 67 - 20 22 - Holy Family - 24-6 - 66 - 25 23 - Seton Hill - 23-6 - 64 - 23 24 - Colorado Mesa - 25-5 - 54 - 22 25 - Tampa - 26-4 - 50 - 18Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Fairmont State (47); Lewis (33); Northern Michigan (31); Southwest Minnesota State (20); Anderson (20); Belmont Abbey (7); Missouri Western (7); Francis Marion (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tiger women enter NCAA Tournament ranked 11th/16th in national polls

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fort Hays State Softball picked up a split in its doubleheader with UC-Colorado Springs on Tuesday. The Tigers fell in the first contest 8-0 before bouncing back for a 5-1 win in the second. FHSU moved to 12-6 overall on the season with the results, while they stopped a nine-game winning streak for UCCS, which is now 16-10 overall.

UC-Colorado Springs 8, Fort Hays State 0 (5 inn.) The Tigers struggled to get anything going offensively against Kailey Bond, scratching out just two hits in a contest that ended by run rule.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;were the only Tigers to record hits, both singles.

The Mountain Lions generated their first three runs of the game in the first off five-straight hits. A double and single produced the first run, then three more singles in a row culminated in another pair of runs scoring. Another two-out RBI single in the second inning produced the fourth run of the game.

An RBI triple in the fifth resulted in the end of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger's</a>&nbsp;outing in the pitching circle.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kylie-caspersen/8205">Kylie Caspersen</a>&nbsp;entered in relief and allowed a walk and then a three-run home run by Halley Redd that ended the game by run rule. Egger allowed six runs on 10 hits in 4.1 innings of work, while Caspersen allowed two runs against the two batters she faced.

Redd finished with five RBIs in the game for UCCS. Bond threw a complete game shutout and struck out five.

Fort Hays State 5, UC-Colorado Springs 1 The Tiger bats came to life in game two against UCCS pitcher Lauren Falk. After the teams played to a scoreless tie through three innings, the Tigers scored all five of their runs during Falk's 3.1 innings of relief work.

A&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;single helped start a two-run fourth inning for the Tigers.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/paige-thexton/8200">Paige Thexton</a>&nbsp;pinch ran, stole a base, then came in to score on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/8182">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;RBI single. A pair of wild pitches helped generate the second run. UCCS sliced the lead in half with a solo home run by Gianna Pancost in the bottom of the fourth.

In the seventh&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;singled and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;doubled to set up a two-RBI double by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/abbey-duarte/8206">Abbey Duarte</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/8182">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;followed with another RBI double to make it 5-1 in favor of the Tigers.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;had another strong outing for the Tigers, striking out 10 batters in a complete-game effort. She allowed just four hits and walked one. Schmidt moved to 7-2 on the season with the win.

Fort Hays State will be at Mountain Lion Field again on Wednesday when they take on Adams State University in a doubleheader. Live stream and stats will be available.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fort Hays State Softball picked up a split in its doubleheader with UC-Colorado Springs on Tuesday. The Tigers fell in the first contest 8-0 before bouncing back for a 5-1 win in the second. FHSU moved to 12-6 overall on the season with the results, while they stopped a nine-game winning streak for UCCS, which is now 16-10 overall.UC-Colorado Springs 8, Fort Hays State 0 (5 inn.) The Tigers struggled to get anything going offensively against Kailey Bond, scratching out just two hits in a contest that ended by run rule.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;were the only Tigers to record hits, both singles.The Mountain Lions generated their first three runs of the game in the first off five-straight hits. A double and single produced the first run, then three more singles in a row culminated in another pair of runs scoring. Another two-out RBI single in the second inning produced the fourth run of the game.An RBI triple in the fifth resulted in the end of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger's</a>&nbsp;outing in the pitching circle.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kylie-caspersen/8205">Kylie Caspersen</a>&nbsp;entered in relief and allowed a walk and then a three-run home run by Halley Redd that ended the game by run rule. Egger allowed six runs on 10 hits in 4.1 innings of work, while Caspersen allowed two runs against the two batters she faced.Redd finished with five RBIs in the game for UCCS. Bond threw a complete game shutout and struck out five.Fort Hays State 5, UC-Colorado Springs 1 The Tiger bats came to life in game two against UCCS pitcher Lauren Falk. After the teams played to a scoreless tie through three innings, the Tigers scored all five of their runs during Falk's 3.1 innings of relief work.A&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;single helped start a two-run fourth inning for the Tigers.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/paige-thexton/8200">Paige Thexton</a>&nbsp;pinch ran, stole a base, then came in to score on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/8182">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;RBI single. A pair of wild pitches helped generate the second run. UCCS sliced the lead in half with a solo home run by Gianna Pancost in the bottom of the fourth.In the seventh&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;singled and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;doubled to set up a two-RBI double by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/abbey-duarte/8206">Abbey Duarte</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/8182">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;followed with another RBI double to make it 5-1 in favor of the Tigers.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;had another strong outing for the Tigers, striking out 10 batters in a complete-game effort. She allowed just four hits and walked one. Schmidt moved to 7-2 on the season with the win.UP NEXTFort Hays State will be at Mountain Lion Field again on Wednesday when they take on Adams State University in a doubleheader. Live stream and stats will be available.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Tigers earn split with UC-Colorado Springs

OWASSO, Okla. – Fort Hays State Men's Golf placed fifth at the Hillcat Classic held at&nbsp; Bailey Ranch Golf Club, a par-71 venue. The Tigers collectively posted rounds of 277, 289, and 300 for a three-round total of 866 (+14). Cooper Scheck&nbsp;(T-3rd) and Cole Streck&nbsp;(10th) each posted top-10 finishes individually.

The Tigers made a statement on day one with the best team round of the tournament, a 277, which was their lowest team score of the season. It was the lowest stroke total for the team since shooting the same score at the Firekeeper Open in the spring of 2024.

Leading the Tigers was Scheck, who fired an impressive 7-under par 64 in the opening round, the best individual round of the competition. Scheck finished the tournament at 2-under par, tying for third place after backing his opening round with scores of 74 and 73. He tied for the second-most birdies in the tournament with 14, including a remarkable nine birdies in the first round alone. He had a stretch of five-straight birdies in the first round and was 6-under par on the back nine in that round. He was three strokes back of the winning score of 5-under by Elliot Han-Monteremal of Rogers State. Scheck was one of five golfers to finish under par for the tournament.

Streck&nbsp;also put together a strong performance, finishing in 10th with rounds of 71 (E), 67 (-4), and 77 (+6). His second-round score of 4-under par was highlighted by five birdies and just one bogey. He had 10 birdies throughout the event.

Jackson Rader&nbsp;tied for 18th place at +6 with rounds of 69 (-2), 77 (+6), and 73 (+2). Rader had 13 birdies throughout the tournament, along with an eagle on a par-5.

Jacob George&nbsp;showed consistency early with two rounds of 73 followed by a 77 to finish in 27th place. He had 10 birdies in the tournament. Parker Krob&nbsp;finished 35th with rounds of 73, 78, and 78 and had three birdies over two days.

Jordan McCaslin&nbsp;started strong with rounds of 73 and 75, but struggled in round three to an 89. Despite a challenging final round, McCaslin had an eagle and five birdies for the tournament.

Rogers State won the event at 5-under par as a team, shooting 279, 286 and 282. The Tigers were 19 strokes back of the winning total, but just 12 strokes shy of a second-place tie.

The Tigers return to action in Blue Springs, Mo. on March 24-25 at the NSIC Conference Preview Invitational.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsOWASSO, Okla. – Fort Hays State Men's Golf placed fifth at the Hillcat Classic held at&nbsp; Bailey Ranch Golf Club, a par-71 venue. The Tigers collectively posted rounds of 277, 289, and 300 for a three-round total of 866 (+14). Cooper Scheck&nbsp;(T-3rd) and Cole Streck&nbsp;(10th) each posted top-10 finishes individually.The Tigers made a statement on day one with the best team round of the tournament, a 277, which was their lowest team score of the season. It was the lowest stroke total for the team since shooting the same score at the Firekeeper Open in the spring of 2024.Leading the Tigers was Scheck, who fired an impressive 7-under par 64 in the opening round, the best individual round of the competition. Scheck finished the tournament at 2-under par, tying for third place after backing his opening round with scores of 74 and 73. He tied for the second-most birdies in the tournament with 14, including a remarkable nine birdies in the first round alone. He had a stretch of five-straight birdies in the first round and was 6-under par on the back nine in that round. He was three strokes back of the winning score of 5-under by Elliot Han-Monteremal of Rogers State. Scheck was one of five golfers to finish under par for the tournament.Streck&nbsp;also put together a strong performance, finishing in 10th with rounds of 71 (E), 67 (-4), and 77 (+6). His second-round score of 4-under par was highlighted by five birdies and just one bogey. He had 10 birdies throughout the event.Jackson Rader&nbsp;tied for 18th place at +6 with rounds of 69 (-2), 77 (+6), and 73 (+2). Rader had 13 birdies throughout the tournament, along with an eagle on a par-5.Jacob George&nbsp;showed consistency early with two rounds of 73 followed by a 77 to finish in 27th place. He had 10 birdies in the tournament. Parker Krob&nbsp;finished 35th with rounds of 73, 78, and 78 and had three birdies over two days.Jordan McCaslin&nbsp;started strong with rounds of 73 and 75, but struggled in round three to an 89. Despite a challenging final round, McCaslin had an eagle and five birdies for the tournament.Rogers State won the event at 5-under par as a team, shooting 279, 286 and 282. The Tigers were 19 strokes back of the winning total, but just 12 strokes shy of a second-place tie.UP NEXTThe Tigers return to action in Blue Springs, Mo. on March 24-25 at the NSIC Conference Preview Invitational.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ Scheck, Streck finish in top-10, Tigers fifth at Hillcat Classic

OWASSO, Okla. - The Fort Hays State women's golf team continued its spring season this week at the Hillcat Classic, hosted by Rogers State University at the Bailey Ranch Golf Club, a par 71, 5,700-yard course.

The Tigers finished seventh overall in the two-round tournament, posting a team score of 651. FHSU shot 325 on Monday and 326 on Tuesday.

Shayla Nordlund&nbsp;led the team with a 15th-place finish out of 46 competitors, finishing at 14-over par with rounds of 81 and 75. Avery Blasi&nbsp;followed closely behind in 19th place, finishing at 17-over par with rounds of 79 and 80.

Kiley Maier&nbsp;placed 31st with two rounds of 81. Emma Walz and Hayden York finished tied for 35th. Walz shot two rounds of 85, while York shot 84 and 86.

Nordlund finished with a team-high five birdies, tying for second most in the tournament. Blasi contributed three birdies, York and Walz each recorded two, and Maier had one.

The Tigers will be back in action next week (March 17-18) when they head to Warrensburg, Mo. for the Midwest Intercollegiate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsOWASSO, Okla. - The Fort Hays State women's golf team continued its spring season this week at the Hillcat Classic, hosted by Rogers State University at the Bailey Ranch Golf Club, a par 71, 5,700-yard course.The Tigers finished seventh overall in the two-round tournament, posting a team score of 651. FHSU shot 325 on Monday and 326 on Tuesday.Shayla Nordlund&nbsp;led the team with a 15th-place finish out of 46 competitors, finishing at 14-over par with rounds of 81 and 75. Avery Blasi&nbsp;followed closely behind in 19th place, finishing at 17-over par with rounds of 79 and 80.Kiley Maier&nbsp;placed 31st with two rounds of 81. Emma Walz and Hayden York finished tied for 35th. Walz shot two rounds of 85, while York shot 84 and 86.Nordlund finished with a team-high five birdies, tying for second most in the tournament. Blasi contributed three birdies, York and Walz each recorded two, and Maier had one.UP NEXT The Tigers will be back in action next week (March 17-18) when they head to Warrensburg, Mo. for the Midwest Intercollegiate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ FHSU women seventh at Hillcat Classic

Wednesday, March 12
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, 1:40pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. UCF/Utah, 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. South Gray, 7:45pm

Saturday, March 15
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB
(if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 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
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win3/14) vs. 3:40pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 3:45pm
 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
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota
State, 7:05pm

Tuesday, 3/11 noneWednesday, March 12
 KAYS: Tiger Talk,
12:15pm
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, 1:40pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs. UCF/Utah, 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB vs. South Gray, 7:45pmThursday, March 13
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB
vs. Moundridge, 1:40pm
 KHAZ: Phillipsburg WBKB vs. Inman, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB (if win 3/12) vs. Arizona, 7:00pm
 KKQY: Quinter MBKB vs. South Gray, 7:45pmFriday, March 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Southern Nazarene, 11:35am
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win 3/12) vs. Spring Hill/Maize South, 1:40pm
 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 (if win 3/12) vs. Little River/Colony-Crest, 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
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB
(if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. TBD, 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
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win3/14) vs. 3:40pm
 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. TBD, 3:45pm
 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
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota
State, 7:05pm



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

The Fort Hays State men take on Rogers State in the MIAA Tournament semifinals on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-MBB vs. Rogers State in MIAA semis

As the Hays High girls prepare for their first State Basketball appearance since 1996, let's take a look back at their prior trips.

This is the ninth time the Indians have qualified for state. They have won their first round game twice in the previous eight chances. Hays was runner up in 1995 and finished third in 1987.

In four of the Indians six first round exits, their opponent went on to win the state championship. Another team that beat Hays in the opening round finished runner-up.

Year-by-year look at the Indians prior state tournaments:

1983 (0-1) - Parsons 51 , Hays 48 1986 (0-1) - Parsons 51, Hays 44 1987 (2-1) - 3rd - Hays 51, Labette
County 42 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Buhler 56, Hays 50 , OT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hays 61, Chanute 52 1988 (0-1) - Independence 41, Hays 35 1989 (0-1) - Bishop Carroll 77, Hays 50 1994 (0-1) - Bishop Miege 67, Hays 55 1995 (2-1) - 2nd - Hays 70, Bishop
Carroll 55&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hays 48, Salina South 46, 2OT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bishop Miege 71, hays 44 1996 (0-1) - Bishop Miege 53, hays 38

Hays PostAs the Hays High girls prepare for their first State Basketball appearance since 1996, let's take a look back at their prior trips.This is the ninth time the Indians have qualified for state. They have won their first round game twice in the previous eight chances. Hays was runner up in 1995 and finished third in 1987.In four of the Indians six first round exits, their opponent went on to win the state championship. Another team that beat Hays in the opening round finished runner-up.Year-by-year look at the Indians prior state tournaments:1983 (0-1) - Parsons 51 , Hays 48 1986 (0-1) - Parsons 51, Hays 44 1987 (2-1) - 3rd - Hays 51, Labette
County 42 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Buhler 56, Hays 50 , OT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hays 61, Chanute 52 1988 (0-1) - Independence 41, Hays 35 1989 (0-1) - Bishop Carroll 77, Hays 50 1994 (0-1) - Bishop Miege 67, Hays 55 1995 (2-1) - 2nd - Hays 70, Bishop
Carroll 55&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hays 48, Salina South 46, 2OT&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bishop Miege 71, hays 44 1996 (0-1) - Bishop Miege 53, hays 38

🏀 Hays High girls state basketball history

It's time to cheer on our Indians and Monarchs as they make their playoff push! Don’t miss a minute of the exciting action – see the video live on Hays Post for all the thrills and fast-paced basketball action.

Whether you’re near or far, you can catch every buzzer-beater, slam dunk, and game-winning shot from the comfort of your home.

The Hays High girls tipoff against&nbsp;St. Thomas Aquinas at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The Thomas More Prep-Marain girls take on Moundrdige at 2 p.m. Thursday.

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Let’s support our teams as they aim for victory and make their mark in the playoffs. 

Grab your jerseys, your school pride and get ready for an unforgettable ride!

It's time to cheer on our Indians and Monarchs as they make their playoff push! Don’t miss a minute of the exciting action – see the video live on Hays Post for all the thrills and fast-paced basketball action.Whether you’re near or far, you can catch every buzzer-beater, slam dunk, and game-winning shot from the comfort of your home.The Hays High girls tipoff against&nbsp;St. Thomas Aquinas at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The Thomas More Prep-Marain girls take on Moundrdige at 2 p.m. Thursday.Radio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a>&nbsp;to HHS CLICK BELOW TO WATCH $$ Hays High&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2263785?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>Radio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a>&nbsp;to TMP CLICK BELOW TO WATCH $$ TMP <div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2265103?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>Let’s support our teams as they aim for victory and make their mark in the playoffs. Grab your jerseys, your school pride and get ready for an unforgettable ride!

🏀🎥 Watch HHS, TMP state basketball action this week on Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State baseball put on a show in front of their home crowd Sunday, exploding for a nine-run eighth inning to secure a commanding 13-2 run-rule victory over Missouri Southern at Larks Park. The win was punctuated by a walk-off grand slam from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/8419">Trey DeGarmo</a>, sealing the Tigers' eighth MIAA victory in dominant fashion.

The Tigers (13-5, 8-1 MIAA) wasted no time setting the tone, as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zane-knox/8426">Zane Knox</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/derek-woolwine/8557">Derek Woolwine</a>&nbsp;launched back-to-back solo home runs in the first inning to put Fort Hays State up 2-0 early. Missouri Southern (12-7, 5-5 MIAA) struggled to get anything going offensively in the early innings, as Tigers' starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/paul-panduro/8460">Paul Panduro</a>&nbsp;kept their bats in check.

Fort Hays State extended its lead in the fourth inning, capitalizing on key at-bats.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cooper-howell/8459">Cooper Howell</a>&nbsp;roped a leadoff double down the right-field line before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jamison-armstrong/8412">Jamison Armstrong</a>&nbsp;executed a textbook sacrifice bunt to advance the runner.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/derek-woolwine/8557">Derek Woolwine</a>&nbsp;then lifted a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring Howell to make it 4-0.Missouri Southern found some life in the top of the fifth, putting together a two-run frame. A leadoff single from Cooper Walkoff set the stage for an RBI single from Ethan Clark, while Jacob Filip followed with a sacrifice fly to trim the deficit to 4-2. However, that would be all the offense the Lions could muster, as Panduro worked out of the inning without further damage before turning the ball over to the bullpen.

From that point on, the Tigers' pitching staff locked in. Panduro (1-1) delivered 6 1/3 strong innings, allowing just two runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking one.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/kaleb-carpenter/8453">Kaleb Carpenter</a>&nbsp;took over in the seventh and slammed the door shut, retiring all five batters he faced with two strikeouts.

While the Tigers had been held scoreless since the fourth inning, they made up for lost time in the eighth, blowing the game wide open with an offensive outburst. Fort Hays State sent 13 batters to the plate in the inning, tallying nine runs on five hits and three walks.

The highlight of the day came with the bases loaded and DeGarmo stepping up to the plate. Already 3-for-3 on the day, the senior third baseman put an exclamation point on his dominant performance, launching a towering grand slam over the left-field fence to end the game in walk-off fashion via the 10-run rule. DeGarmo finished 4-for-4 with four RBIs, a home run, and two runs scored, turning in one of the best performances this season.

Offensively, the Tigers were relentless, tallying 13 hits and showcasing their depth throughout the lineup. Seven different players recorded at least one hit, with DeGarmo, Knox, Woolwine, Howell, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/brady-kreutzer/8427">Brady Kreutzer</a>&nbsp;all turning in multi-hit performances. Knox and Woolwine each drove in two runs, while Howell added an RBI double. The Tigers also demonstrated patience at the plate, drawing eight walks and forcing Missouri Southern pitchers to work deep into counts.

With the victory, Fort Hays State solidified its position in the MIAA standings, continuing its impressive start to conference play. The Tigers will look to carry their momentum into next weekend's home series against Central Oklahoma at Larks Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741640983629.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State baseball put on a show in front of their home crowd Sunday, exploding for a nine-run eighth inning to secure a commanding 13-2 run-rule victory over Missouri Southern at Larks Park. The win was punctuated by a walk-off grand slam from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/8419">Trey DeGarmo</a>, sealing the Tigers' eighth MIAA victory in dominant fashion.The Tigers (13-5, 8-1 MIAA) wasted no time setting the tone, as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zane-knox/8426">Zane Knox</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/derek-woolwine/8557">Derek Woolwine</a>&nbsp;launched back-to-back solo home runs in the first inning to put Fort Hays State up 2-0 early. Missouri Southern (12-7, 5-5 MIAA) struggled to get anything going offensively in the early innings, as Tigers' starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/paul-panduro/8460">Paul Panduro</a>&nbsp;kept their bats in check.Fort Hays State extended its lead in the fourth inning, capitalizing on key at-bats.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cooper-howell/8459">Cooper Howell</a>&nbsp;roped a leadoff double down the right-field line before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jamison-armstrong/8412">Jamison Armstrong</a>&nbsp;executed a textbook sacrifice bunt to advance the runner.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/derek-woolwine/8557">Derek Woolwine</a>&nbsp;then lifted a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring Howell to make it 4-0.Missouri Southern found some life in the top of the fifth, putting together a two-run frame. A leadoff single from Cooper Walkoff set the stage for an RBI single from Ethan Clark, while Jacob Filip followed with a sacrifice fly to trim the deficit to 4-2. However, that would be all the offense the Lions could muster, as Panduro worked out of the inning without further damage before turning the ball over to the bullpen.From that point on, the Tigers' pitching staff locked in. Panduro (1-1) delivered 6 1/3 strong innings, allowing just two runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking one.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/kaleb-carpenter/8453">Kaleb Carpenter</a>&nbsp;took over in the seventh and slammed the door shut, retiring all five batters he faced with two strikeouts.While the Tigers had been held scoreless since the fourth inning, they made up for lost time in the eighth, blowing the game wide open with an offensive outburst. Fort Hays State sent 13 batters to the plate in the inning, tallying nine runs on five hits and three walks.The highlight of the day came with the bases loaded and DeGarmo stepping up to the plate. Already 3-for-3 on the day, the senior third baseman put an exclamation point on his dominant performance, launching a towering grand slam over the left-field fence to end the game in walk-off fashion via the 10-run rule. DeGarmo finished 4-for-4 with four RBIs, a home run, and two runs scored, turning in one of the best performances this season.Offensively, the Tigers were relentless, tallying 13 hits and showcasing their depth throughout the lineup. Seven different players recorded at least one hit, with DeGarmo, Knox, Woolwine, Howell, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/brady-kreutzer/8427">Brady Kreutzer</a>&nbsp;all turning in multi-hit performances. Knox and Woolwine each drove in two runs, while Howell added an RBI double. The Tigers also demonstrated patience at the plate, drawing eight walks and forcing Missouri Southern pitchers to work deep into counts.With the victory, Fort Hays State solidified its position in the MIAA standings, continuing its impressive start to conference play. The Tigers will look to carry their momentum into next weekend's home series against Central Oklahoma at Larks Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Tigers clinch series with run-rule victory over No. 25 Missouri Southern

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract with offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and a one-year, $3.5 million contract with his former 49ers teammate Elijah Mitchell, two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press.

The people spoke on condition of anonymity because neither contract has become official.

The Chiefs spent the entire season searching for an upgrade at left tackle after rookie Kingsley Suamataia and second-year pro Wanya Morris struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes. They ultimately slid All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to tackle for the stretch run and the playoffs, but they were still unable to protect Mahomes in a lopsided Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia.

Last week, the Chiefs traded Thuney to the Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, creating another hole along their offensive line. It is possible that Suamataia transitions from tackle to guard and gets the first chance at that spot.

The trade nevertheless left Kansas City with one fewer option to play offensive tackle. And when the Ravens signed Ronnie Stanley to a three-year, $60 million contract to keep the best potential option off the free-agent market, the Chiefs began to look elsewhere, and they ultimately settled on a tackle in Moore who appeared in 55 games the past four years in San Francisco.

The 27-year-old Moore was picked by the 49ers in the fifth round out of the 2021 draft of Western Michigan. And while he only started 12 games for San Francisco, five of them came late last season, and he fared well in the expanded role.

The Chiefs could still draft an offensive tackle to provide competition or serve as an understudy, but Moore at least solidifies one of their biggest holes. They already have signed center Creed Humphrey to a long-term deal and are working on an extension for right guard Trey Smith, whom they used the franchise tag on earlier in the offseason.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs signed the 26-year-old Mitchell in the hopes he can revitalized an injury-prone career in Kansas City.

Mitchell wowed scouts at the NFL combine in 2021, when he ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, and he ran for nearly 1,000 yards in just 11 games as a rookie. But Mitchell only appeared in five games the following year because of knee injuries, and 11 games two seasons ago, before landing on the reserve/injured list during last year's roster cuts because of a hamstring injury.

The only other running backs on the Kansas City roster had been Isiah Pacheco, who is entering a contract year after missing a portion of last season because of an injury, along with journeyman Keontay Ingram and hybrid-fullback Carson Steele.

Their third-down back, Samaje Perine, is a free agent along with Kareem Hunt, who played well for the Chiefs after Pacheco got hurt. Hunt went unsigned last offseason because of an injury but is expected to get plenty of offers this offseason.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract with offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and a one-year, $3.5 million contract with his former 49ers teammate Elijah Mitchell, two people familiar with the deals told The Associated Press.The people spoke on condition of anonymity because neither contract has become official.The Chiefs spent the entire season searching for an upgrade at left tackle after rookie Kingsley Suamataia and second-year pro Wanya Morris struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes. They ultimately slid All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to tackle for the stretch run and the playoffs, but they were still unable to protect Mahomes in a lopsided Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia.Last week, the Chiefs traded Thuney to the Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, creating another hole along their offensive line. It is possible that Suamataia transitions from tackle to guard and gets the first chance at that spot.The trade nevertheless left Kansas City with one fewer option to play offensive tackle. And when the Ravens signed Ronnie Stanley to a three-year, $60 million contract to keep the best potential option off the free-agent market, the Chiefs began to look elsewhere, and they ultimately settled on a tackle in Moore who appeared in 55 games the past four years in San Francisco.The 27-year-old Moore was picked by the 49ers in the fifth round out of the 2021 draft of Western Michigan. And while he only started 12 games for San Francisco, five of them came late last season, and he fared well in the expanded role.The Chiefs could still draft an offensive tackle to provide competition or serve as an understudy, but Moore at least solidifies one of their biggest holes. They already have signed center Creed Humphrey to a long-term deal and are working on an extension for right guard Trey Smith, whom they used the franchise tag on earlier in the offseason.Meanwhile, the Chiefs signed the 26-year-old Mitchell in the hopes he can revitalized an injury-prone career in Kansas City.Mitchell wowed scouts at the NFL combine in 2021, when he ran a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, and he ran for nearly 1,000 yards in just 11 games as a rookie. But Mitchell only appeared in five games the following year because of knee injuries, and 11 games two seasons ago, before landing on the reserve/injured list during last year's roster cuts because of a hamstring injury.The only other running backs on the Kansas City roster had been Isiah Pacheco, who is entering a contract year after missing a portion of last season because of an injury, along with journeyman Keontay Ingram and hybrid-fullback Carson Steele.Their third-down back, Samaje Perine, is a free agent along with Kareem Hunt, who played well for the Chiefs after Pacheco got hurt. Hunt went unsigned last offseason because of an injury but is expected to get plenty of offers this offseason.

🏈Chiefs bringing in offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and running back Elijah Mitchell, AP sources say

🎥🏀 Redeem Designs Plays of the Week HHS vs Hutchinson Girls Sub-State Championship

The Fort Hays State men take on Central Oklahoma in the MIAA Tournament championship game on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-MBB vs. UCO in MIAA Tourney finals

INDIANAPOLIS - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team earned an at-large bid into the 2025 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship, announced on Selection Sunday. The Tigers will play as the No. 3 seed in the Central Regional for a second season in a row, with FHSU drawing No. 6 seed Southern Nazarene in the quarterfinal round.

The Tigers and the Crimson Storm will open the tournament on Friday (March 14) beginning at noon inside Lance Arena on the campus of Pittsburg State University. The Gorillas earned hosting duties after picking up the top overall seed in the region.

Fort Hays State enters the tournament 27-4 on the year, the fifth-most wins in a single season in team history. The Tigers posted their 14th-straight 20-win season, the longest active streak in Division II.

This is Fort Hays State's 10th selection to play in the NCAA Tournament, including nine trips to the dance in the last 11 years. The Tigers are 8-8 all-time in the tournament, 1-1 against teams from the GAC, 1-1 as the No. 3 seed and 1-0 against the No. 6 seed.

The Tigers have played in the regional in Pittsburg once before, earning the No. 5 seed in 2016 before falling to No. 4 Winona State in the quarterfinal round, 60-55.

Fort Hays State reached the regional semifinal last year as the No. 3 seed, beating Northwest Missouri in the quarterfinal round before falling to eventual national champion Minnesota State-Mankato in the semis.

There is a quick turnaround after Friday's quarterfinal round, with winning teams playing in the semifinals on Saturday (March 15) before advancing to the regional title game next Monday (March 17).

The Central Region champion will join seven other regional champions in Pittsburgh, Pa. at the NCAA Division II Women's Elite Eight March 24-28.

Fort Hays State is 2-0 all-time against Southern Nazarene, including a 45-43 win in the most recent meeting in 2022.

Tickets will go on sale Monday morning at the PSU Ticket Office or by calling (620) 235-4796. All tickets are general admission. Cost is $10 for an adult single-session ticket and $3 for a student single-session ticket.&nbsp;More information on the regional will be released as it becomes available.

2025 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship Central Region Tournament Quarterfinal Matchups Noon - No. 3 Fort Hays State (27-4) vs. No. 7 Southern Nazarene (23-7) 2:30 p.m. - No. 2 Concordia-St. Paul (29-2) vs. No. 6 Southwest Minnesota State (26-4) 5 p.m. - No. 1 Pittsburg State (29-3) vs. No. 8 Harding (25-6) 7:30 p.m. - No. 4 Missouri Western (20-9) vs. No. 5 Minnesota State Mankato (24-7)&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS - The Fort Hays State women's basketball team earned an at-large bid into the 2025 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship, announced on Selection Sunday. The Tigers will play as the No. 3 seed in the Central Regional for a second season in a row, with FHSU drawing No. 6 seed Southern Nazarene in the quarterfinal round.The Tigers and the Crimson Storm will open the tournament on Friday (March 14) beginning at noon inside Lance Arena on the campus of Pittsburg State University. The Gorillas earned hosting duties after picking up the top overall seed in the region.Fort Hays State enters the tournament 27-4 on the year, the fifth-most wins in a single season in team history. The Tigers posted their 14th-straight 20-win season, the longest active streak in Division II.This is Fort Hays State's 10th selection to play in the NCAA Tournament, including nine trips to the dance in the last 11 years. The Tigers are 8-8 all-time in the tournament, 1-1 against teams from the GAC, 1-1 as the No. 3 seed and 1-0 against the No. 6 seed.The Tigers have played in the regional in Pittsburg once before, earning the No. 5 seed in 2016 before falling to No. 4 Winona State in the quarterfinal round, 60-55.Fort Hays State reached the regional semifinal last year as the No. 3 seed, beating Northwest Missouri in the quarterfinal round before falling to eventual national champion Minnesota State-Mankato in the semis.There is a quick turnaround after Friday's quarterfinal round, with winning teams playing in the semifinals on Saturday (March 15) before advancing to the regional title game next Monday (March 17).The Central Region champion will join seven other regional champions in Pittsburgh, Pa. at the NCAA Division II Women's Elite Eight March 24-28.Fort Hays State is 2-0 all-time against Southern Nazarene, including a 45-43 win in the most recent meeting in 2022.Tickets will go on sale Monday morning at the PSU Ticket Office or by calling (620) 235-4796. All tickets are general admission. Cost is $10 for an adult single-session ticket and $3 for a student single-session ticket.&nbsp;More information on the regional will be released as it becomes available.2025 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship Central Region Tournament Quarterfinal Matchups Noon - No. 3 Fort Hays State (27-4) vs. No. 7 Southern Nazarene (23-7) 2:30 p.m. - No. 2 Concordia-St. Paul (29-2) vs. No. 6 Southwest Minnesota State (26-4) 5 p.m. - No. 1 Pittsburg State (29-3) vs. No. 8 Harding (25-6) 7:30 p.m. - No. 4 Missouri Western (20-9) vs. No. 5 Minnesota State Mankato (24-7)&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Tiger women draw the No. 3 seed in NCAA II Central Regional

INDIANAPOLIS – Fresh off a championship run in the MIAA Tournament, Fort Hays State Men's Basketball secured an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship Tournament, announced Sunday by the NCAA. With a record of 22-9, the Tigers earned the No. 7 seed in the Central Region and will take on No. 2 seed MSU Moorhead in the regional quarterfinals at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas.

This marks Fort Hays State's 15th NCAA Central Regional appearance overall and back-to-back years the Tigers are in the big dance. Under 24th-year head coach Mark Johnson, FHSU has reached the NCAA Tournament nine times.

The Tigers enter the tournament battle-tested, having navigated a grueling MIAA slate before claiming the conference tournament title. Their nation-leading scoring defense has been the backbone of their success.

Fort Hays State is one of two teams from the MIAA to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament, joining nationally ranked and Central Region host Washburn. The Ichabods are the No. 1 seed in the Central Region, so the tournament will be held at Lee Arena in Topeka. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference placed five teams in the field, while the Great American Conference secured just one with Harding getting the automatic qualifier.

2025 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship Central Region Tournament Quarterfinal Matchups Noon - No. 3 Winona State vs. No. 6 Southwest Minnesota State 2:30 p.m. -&nbsp;No. 2 MSU Moorhead vs. No. 7 Fort Hays State 5:00 p.m. -&nbsp;No. 1 Washburn vs. No. 8 Harding 7:30 p.m. -&nbsp;No. 4 Minot State vs. No. 5 Concordia-St. Paul

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS – Fresh off a championship run in the MIAA Tournament, Fort Hays State Men's Basketball secured an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship Tournament, announced Sunday by the NCAA. With a record of 22-9, the Tigers earned the No. 7 seed in the Central Region and will take on No. 2 seed MSU Moorhead in the regional quarterfinals at Lee Arena in Topeka, Kansas.This marks Fort Hays State's 15th NCAA Central Regional appearance overall and back-to-back years the Tigers are in the big dance. Under 24th-year head coach Mark Johnson, FHSU has reached the NCAA Tournament nine times.The Tigers enter the tournament battle-tested, having navigated a grueling MIAA slate before claiming the conference tournament title. Their nation-leading scoring defense has been the backbone of their success.Fort Hays State is one of two teams from the MIAA to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament, joining nationally ranked and Central Region host Washburn. The Ichabods are the No. 1 seed in the Central Region, so the tournament will be held at Lee Arena in Topeka. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference placed five teams in the field, while the Great American Conference secured just one with Harding getting the automatic qualifier.2025 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship Central Region Tournament Quarterfinal Matchups Noon - No. 3 Winona State vs. No. 6 Southwest Minnesota State 2:30 p.m. -&nbsp;No. 2 MSU Moorhead vs. No. 7 Fort Hays State 5:00 p.m. -&nbsp;No. 1 Washburn vs. No. 8 Harding 7:30 p.m. -&nbsp;No. 4 Minot State vs. No. 5 Concordia-St. Paul