

CLAREMORE, Okla. – Fort Hays State Softball dropped a pair of MIAA contests to 17th-ranked Rogers State on Thursday. The Tigers fell by a score of 2-0 in each game, moving to 15-13 overall and 2-4 in the MIAA. Rogers State improved to 21-8 overall and 4-2 in the MIAA.

Game 1: Rogers State 2, Fort Hays State 0

Fort Hays State struggled to get offense generated against Rogers State starter Andrea Morales, who improved to 15-2 overall on the season with the shutout win. Morales gave up just a pair of singles in separate innings, while striking out 13 Tigers and walking just two.

Rogers State plated its runs in the third and fourth innings on RBI doubles by Sabrina Anguiano and Abigail Taylor. FHSU starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5348">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;scattered six hits and allowed just one earned run, while striking out three in her six-inning complete-game effort. Nelson moved to 7-5 on the season.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5342">Terran Caldwell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5349">Grace Philop</a>&nbsp;were the only Tigers with hits, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5350">Lily Sale</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5357">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;each drew a walk.

Game 2: Rogers State 2, Fort Hays State 0

Rogers State did all of its damage in the first inning of the second contest. A throwing error by the Tigers with two outs in the inning plated a pair of runs, which turned out to be the decisive play in the game.

The Tigers outhit the Hillcats 7-5 in the game, but struggled to push runs in when getting runners on base. The Tigers had runners in scoring position with less than two outs in both the third and fourth innings, but could not capitalize on the opportunities.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5344">Hailey Chapman</a>&nbsp;received a tough-luck loss with just one earned run on five hits and two walks. She struck out five Hillcats and now has a record of 6-8 on the year. M'Kayla Hillman picked up the win for Rogers State in a complete-game shutout effort, allowing seven hits and two walks with two strikeouts. Hillman moved back to the break-even mark at 6-6 on the year.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5339">Katie Adler</a>&nbsp;had a three-hit game for the Tigers, while also picking up a stolen base.

Due to the cancellation of NCAA Winter and Spring Championships based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, the MIAA and its member institutions announced the suspension of all MIAA intercollegiate sports activities (practice and competition) indefinitely effective at 11 pm, March 12, 2020. The indefinite suspension applies to all institutional practices and competitions in any MIAA sport, regardless of season, until further notice. All spring sports are suspended indefinitely at this time.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available in the days ahead.



CLAREMORE, Okla. – Fort Hays State Softball dropped a pair of MIAA contests to 17th-ranked Rogers State on Thursday. The Tigers fell by a score of 2-0 in each game, moving to 15-13 overall and 2-4 in the MIAA. Rogers State improved to 21-8 overall and 4-2 in the MIAA.Game 1: Rogers State 2, Fort Hays State 0Fort Hays State struggled to get offense generated against Rogers State starter Andrea Morales, who improved to 15-2 overall on the season with the shutout win. Morales gave up just a pair of singles in separate innings, while striking out 13 Tigers and walking just two.Rogers State plated its runs in the third and fourth innings on RBI doubles by Sabrina Anguiano and Abigail Taylor. FHSU starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5348">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;scattered six hits and allowed just one earned run, while striking out three in her six-inning complete-game effort. Nelson moved to 7-5 on the season.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5342">Terran Caldwell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5349">Grace Philop</a>&nbsp;were the only Tigers with hits, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5350">Lily Sale</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5357">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;each drew a walk.Game 2: Rogers State 2, Fort Hays State 0Rogers State did all of its damage in the first inning of the second contest. A throwing error by the Tigers with two outs in the inning plated a pair of runs, which turned out to be the decisive play in the game.The Tigers outhit the Hillcats 7-5 in the game, but struggled to push runs in when getting runners on base. The Tigers had runners in scoring position with less than two outs in both the third and fourth innings, but could not capitalize on the opportunities.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5344">Hailey Chapman</a>&nbsp;received a tough-luck loss with just one earned run on five hits and two walks. She struck out five Hillcats and now has a record of 6-8 on the year. M'Kayla Hillman picked up the win for Rogers State in a complete-game shutout effort, allowing seven hits and two walks with two strikeouts. Hillman moved back to the break-even mark at 6-6 on the year.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5339">Katie Adler</a>&nbsp;had a three-hit game for the Tigers, while also picking up a stolen base.Due to the cancellation of NCAA Winter and Spring Championships based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, the MIAA and its member institutions announced the suspension of all MIAA intercollegiate sports activities (practice and competition) indefinitely effective at 11 pm, March 12, 2020. The indefinite suspension applies to all institutional practices and competitions in any MIAA sport, regardless of season, until further notice. All spring sports are suspended indefinitely at this time.Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available in the days ahead.

Tiger softball falls twice to 17th-Ranked Hillcats

Today, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.

Today, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships. This decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships: <a href="https://t.co/qzKAS4McEI">https://t.co/qzKAS4McEI</a> <a href="https://t.co/G6XreZx35E">pic.twitter.com/G6XreZx35E</a>&mdash; NCAA (@NCAA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NCAA/status/1238197201928667136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

NCAA cancels March Madness, all winter and spring championships

KAYS 12:30 p.m. - N0. 1 Kansas vs No. 8 Oklahoma State

<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">KFIX</a> 4:30 p.m. - Phillipsburg girls vs Cheney

<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">KHAZ </a>8 p.m. - Hoxie boys vs Garden Plain

<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KKQY">KKQY</a> 8 p.m.-Otis-Bison girls vs Hanover

KAYS 12:30 p.m. - N0. 1 Kansas vs No. 8 Oklahoma State<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">KFIX</a> 4:30 p.m. - Phillipsburg girls vs Cheney<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">KHAZ </a>8 p.m. - Hoxie boys vs Garden Plain<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KKQY">KKQY</a> 8 p.m.-Otis-Bison girls vs Hanover

Eagle Radio Thursday sports broadcast schedule

:KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference has announced the immediate suspension of all Conference championships until April 15, resulting in the cancellation of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships in Kansas City, along with its upcoming gymnastics and equestrian championships.&nbsp; Conducting future Big 12 championships this season will be evaluated and determined by April 15.

“After consultation with our Board of Directors it was decided that cancelling these championships was in the best interest of the health and safety of our student-athletes,” said Commissioner Bob Bowlsby.&nbsp;

Details will be forthcoming on full refunds of ticket purchases for these championships.

:KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference has announced the immediate suspension of all Conference championships until April 15, resulting in the cancellation of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships in Kansas City, along with its upcoming gymnastics and equestrian championships.&nbsp; Conducting future Big 12 championships this season will be evaluated and determined by April 15.“After consultation with our Board of Directors it was decided that cancelling these championships was in the best interest of the health and safety of our student-athletes,” said Commissioner Bob Bowlsby.&nbsp;Details will be forthcoming on full refunds of ticket purchases for these championships.

Big 12 cancels remaining tournament games

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

Phillipsburg girls vs. Cheney at 3A in Hutchinson. 4:45 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">LISTEN LIVE</a>

Hoxie boys vs. Garden Plain at 2A in Manhattan. 8:15 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">LISTEN LIVE</a>

Otis-Bison girls vs. Hanover at 1A in Dodge City. 8:15 p.m. on 101.9 the Bull. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KKQY">LISTEN LIVE</a>

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 </figure>Eagle Radio will have coverage of area teams at the state basketball tournaments. Below is a list along with a listen live link.Phillipsburg girls vs. Cheney at 3A in Hutchinson. 4:45 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">LISTEN LIVE</a>Hoxie boys vs. Garden Plain at 2A in Manhattan. 8:15 p.m. on 99.5 KZ Country.&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">LISTEN LIVE</a>Otis-Bison girls vs. Hanover at 1A in Dodge City. 8:15 p.m. on 101.9 the Bull. <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KKQY">LISTEN LIVE</a>

Eagle Radio State Tournament Broadcast Schedule

Hays High overcame a double digit deficit for the second time in three post season games winning 46-43 over Highland Park on Wednesday at the 5A State Tournament.&nbsp;

The Scots got to the rim early in the game posting a 15-5 lead through eight minutes.&nbsp; The Indians broke a 7:15 scoring drought early in the second quarter but then fell behind 18-7 on the following possession.&nbsp; Hays was able to close the gap down to seven by halftime 22-15.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5e6a3dbbafae0f4d5f5cd0c3">WATCH GAME REPLAY HERE</a>

Hays had two opportunities to tie or take the lead midway through the third quarter but failed to take advantage and fell behind by seven at 34-27.&nbsp; Hays rattled of six straight points to end the quarter and trail by one heading to the fourth.

The Indians missed a three to take the lead to start the fourth quarter.&nbsp; Two minutes later TJ Nunnery connected on an inbound play for a three that gave Hays their first edge in the contest at 36-35.&nbsp; Leading 37-36 Hays turned the ball over on three of their next four possessions and missed a free throw on the other.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Highland Park took the lead at 38-37 but never led again.&nbsp; Carson Kieffer scored seven of the team's last nine points keeping the Indians from ever falling behind.&nbsp; Two Nunnery free throws with 3.6 seconds remaining gave Hays a 46-43 lead as Highland Park could not get a three to fall at the buzzer.

Carson Kieffer led the Indians with a career high 19 points.&nbsp; TJ Nunnery added 14 and Dalyn Schwarz put in 10 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hays improves to 17-6 on the year and #5 Highland Park ends the year at 15-8.&nbsp; Wednesday night's opponent marked the ninth state ranked team Hays has played in their last fifteen contests.

Hays will play Basehor-Linwood in the semi-finals on Friday.

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Varsity Final: - 5A BOYS STATE QUARTERFINAL - Hays 46 Highland Park 43 Hammer: <a href="https://twitter.com/tjnunnery5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tjnunnery5</a> Chain: <a href="https://twitter.com/DylanCRuder?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DylanCRuder</a> This team FIGHTS! Incredibly proud of our fortitude tonight. We ain’t going anywhere! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Family?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Family</a> <a href="https://t.co/VtjFJjj5rb">pic.twitter.com/VtjFJjj5rb</a>&mdash; Hays High Boys Basketball (@HaysHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaysHoops/status/1237948739849007105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>Hays High overcame a double digit deficit for the second time in three post season games winning 46-43 over Highland Park on Wednesday at the 5A State Tournament.&nbsp;The Scots got to the rim early in the game posting a 15-5 lead through eight minutes.&nbsp; The Indians broke a 7:15 scoring drought early in the second quarter but then fell behind 18-7 on the following possession.&nbsp; Hays was able to close the gap down to seven by halftime 22-15.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5e6a3dbbafae0f4d5f5cd0c3">WATCH GAME REPLAY HERE</a>Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/774724831&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Hays had two opportunities to tie or take the lead midway through the third quarter but failed to take advantage and fell behind by seven at 34-27.&nbsp; Hays rattled of six straight points to end the quarter and trail by one heading to the fourth.The Indians missed a three to take the lead to start the fourth quarter.&nbsp; Two minutes later TJ Nunnery connected on an inbound play for a three that gave Hays their first edge in the contest at 36-35.&nbsp; Leading 37-36 Hays turned the ball over on three of their next four possessions and missed a free throw on the other.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coach Alex Hutchins<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/774725068&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Highland Park took the lead at 38-37 but never led again.&nbsp; Carson Kieffer scored seven of the team's last nine points keeping the Indians from ever falling behind.&nbsp; Two Nunnery free throws with 3.6 seconds remaining gave Hays a 46-43 lead as Highland Park could not get a three to fall at the buzzer.Carson Kieffer led the Indians with a career high 19 points.&nbsp; TJ Nunnery added 14 and Dalyn Schwarz put in 10 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hays improves to 17-6 on the year and #5 Highland Park ends the year at 15-8.&nbsp; Wednesday night's opponent marked the ninth state ranked team Hays has played in their last fifteen contests.Hays will play Basehor-Linwood in the semi-finals on Friday.

Survive and advance: Hays High on to the semi-finals



HAYS, Kan. - Due to a less-than-ideal weekend forecast, the Fort Hays State baseball team has adjusted game dates and start times for the series against second-ranked Central Missouri. The Tigers and Mules will meet at Larks Park for a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday (March 12) before wrapping things up with the series finale at noon Friday (March 13). All three games are scheduled for nine innings.

The Tigers enter the series 11-11 overall and 1-5 in MIAA play, while the Mules are 18-3 on the year and 6-0 in league action. With top-ranked Angelo State dropping a pair of games last week, UCM could climb to No. 1 in the nation when the updated polls are released later this week. The Mules last came to Hays as the top-ranked team in the country in 2012, when the Tigers took three out of four games in the series.

Fort Hays State baseball vs. #2 Central Missouri

Game 2 - Thursday, March 12 - approx. 4 p.m.

FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION

HAYS, Kan. - Due to a less-than-ideal weekend forecast, the Fort Hays State baseball team has adjusted game dates and start times for the series against second-ranked Central Missouri. The Tigers and Mules will meet at Larks Park for a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday (March 12) before wrapping things up with the series finale at noon Friday (March 13). All three games are scheduled for nine innings.The Tigers enter the series 11-11 overall and 1-5 in MIAA play, while the Mules are 18-3 on the year and 6-0 in league action. With top-ranked Angelo State dropping a pair of games last week, UCM could climb to No. 1 in the nation when the updated polls are released later this week. The Mules last came to Hays as the top-ranked team in the country in 2012, when the Tigers took three out of four games in the series.Fort Hays State baseball vs. #2 Central MissouriGame 1 - Thursday, March 12 - 1 p.m.Game 2 - Thursday, March 12 - approx. 4 p.m.Game 3 - Friday, March 13 - noon

FHSU Baseball Series with No. 2 Central Missouri to Start Thursday

Fort Hays State Softball begins a 20-game road stretch on Thursday and Friday (Mar. 12-13) by heading to Oklahoma for a pair of MIAA doubleheaders. The Tigers take on No. 17 ranked Rogers State in Claremore on Thursday at 2 pm before heading to Tahlequah to face Northeastern State at 11 am on Friday. The games have been moved up a day earlier due to a threat of inclement weather.

Like Fort Hays State, both Rogers State and Northeastern State are out to 2-2 starts in MIAA play. Northeastern State split with both Central Oklahoma and Newman, while Rogers State swept Newman but lost twice to Central Oklahoma. Fort Hays State dropped a pair to Central Missouri in Hays last weekend before bouncing back in a sweep of Lincoln.

Rogers State jumped out to a 17-4 start to the year, but lost four of six contests last week and now sits at 19-8. Outside of the two losses to Central Oklahoma last weekend, the Hillcats dropped a pair to nationally ranked Texas A&amp;M-Commerce earlier in the week. Northeastern State went 5-5 in its last 10 contests, but sits at 14-8 overall.

Since a doubleheader sweep of Kansas Wesleyan in mid-February, the Tigers have posted a record of 7-7. The Tigers are 15-11 overall for the season.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5339">Katie Adler</a>&nbsp;leads FHSU in batting average at .365, while starting every game at second base this season. The Tigers have a pitching staff ERA of 3.12 for the season, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5348">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;with a 1.87 ERA and 7-4 record. The Tigers are nearly averaging a strikeout per inning with 171 in 177 innings pitched.

FHSU and Rogers State have met just twice before this year, playing single contests in 2018 and 2019. Rogers State won both of those contests by shutout. The Hillcats are a new member of the MIAA this year, along with Newman University. Last year, FHSU and Northeastern State split a doubleheader in Hays. The all-time series between the Tigers and RiverHawks is knotted 9-9.



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 </figure>Fort Hays State Softball begins a 20-game road stretch on Thursday and Friday (Mar. 12-13) by heading to Oklahoma for a pair of MIAA doubleheaders. The Tigers take on No. 17 ranked Rogers State in Claremore on Thursday at 2 pm before heading to Tahlequah to face Northeastern State at 11 am on Friday. The games have been moved up a day earlier due to a threat of inclement weather.Like Fort Hays State, both Rogers State and Northeastern State are out to 2-2 starts in MIAA play. Northeastern State split with both Central Oklahoma and Newman, while Rogers State swept Newman but lost twice to Central Oklahoma. Fort Hays State dropped a pair to Central Missouri in Hays last weekend before bouncing back in a sweep of Lincoln.Rogers State jumped out to a 17-4 start to the year, but lost four of six contests last week and now sits at 19-8. Outside of the two losses to Central Oklahoma last weekend, the Hillcats dropped a pair to nationally ranked Texas A&amp;M-Commerce earlier in the week. Northeastern State went 5-5 in its last 10 contests, but sits at 14-8 overall.Since a doubleheader sweep of Kansas Wesleyan in mid-February, the Tigers have posted a record of 7-7. The Tigers are 15-11 overall for the season.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5339">Katie Adler</a>&nbsp;leads FHSU in batting average at .365, while starting every game at second base this season. The Tigers have a pitching staff ERA of 3.12 for the season, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5348">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;with a 1.87 ERA and 7-4 record. The Tigers are nearly averaging a strikeout per inning with 171 in 177 innings pitched.FHSU and Rogers State have met just twice before this year, playing single contests in 2018 and 2019. Rogers State won both of those contests by shutout. The Hillcats are a new member of the MIAA this year, along with Newman University. Last year, FHSU and Northeastern State split a doubleheader in Hays. The all-time series between the Tigers and RiverHawks is knotted 9-9.

FHSU softball begins road swing with RSU and NSU one day earlier

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Top-ranked Kansas and fifth-ranked Baylor headline the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City this week. 

Both schools earned a first-round bye and won't get started until Thursday. 

The tournament begins with a doubleheader Wednesday night featuring TCU against Kansas State and Oklahoma State against Iowa State. 

The Cyclones have won four of the past six tournaments, though they have a big challenge this year. 

Texas Tech is back trying to break through at the Big 12 tourney, where the Red Raiders have struggled despite plenty of NCAA Tournament success the past two years.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Top-ranked Kansas and fifth-ranked Baylor headline the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City this week. Both schools earned a first-round bye and won't get started until Thursday. The tournament begins with a doubleheader Wednesday night featuring TCU against Kansas State and Oklahoma State against Iowa State. The Cyclones have won four of the past six tournaments, though they have a big challenge this year. Texas Tech is back trying to break through at the Big 12 tourney, where the Red Raiders have struggled despite plenty of NCAA Tournament success the past two years.

No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournament

Game begins at the 10-minute mark of video.

READ MORE: Hays High advances to state semi-finals

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🎥 Hays High knocks off Highland Park 46-43

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Class 1ALittle River 65, St. Francis 46South Central 41, Lebo 38St. John 59, Frankfort 38Stockton 38, Berean Academy 33Class 3ABeloit 51, Nemaha Central 43Galena 61, Burlington 54St. Mary's 49, Haven 44Wichita Collegiate 58, Colby 46Class 5AAndover 60, BV Southwest 59Basehor-Linwood 76, Andover Central 72Hays 46, Highland Park 43Kapaun Mount Carmel 49, DeSoto 42GIRLS PREP BASKETBALLClass 2AGarden Plain 54, Sterling 48Spearville 55, Pittsburg Colgan 41Trego 45, Bennington 31Valley Heights 51, Wabaunsee 45Class 4ABishop Miege 60, Chapman 45Clay Center 47, Eudora 42KC Piper 63, Baldwin 48Nickerson 61, Buhler 36Class 6ADerby 44, SM Northwest 39, OTLiberal 41, Olathe South 33Olathe East 49, Wichita Heights 48Topeka 79, Olathe North 55

Wednesday State Basketball Tournament Scores

UNDATED (AP) — Kansas center Udoka Azubuike is The Associated Press Big 12 player of the year. 

The 7-footer is the only player in the conference averaging a double-double. 

Azubuike and his Jayhawks teammate Devon Dotson are the only unanimous picks for the AP All-Big 12 first team released Tuesday. 

Baylor sophomore guard Jared Butler, TCU senior guard Desmond Bane and Oklahoma senior forward Kristian Doolittle are the other first-team selections. 

Scott Drew was picked as coach of the year after No. 5 Baylor set a Big 12 record winning 23 games in a row.&nbsp;

UNDATED (AP) — Kansas center Udoka Azubuike is The Associated Press Big 12 player of the year. The 7-footer is the only player in the conference averaging a double-double. Azubuike and his Jayhawks teammate Devon Dotson are the only unanimous picks for the AP All-Big 12 first team released Tuesday. Baylor sophomore guard Jared Butler, TCU senior guard Desmond Bane and Oklahoma senior forward Kristian Doolittle are the other first-team selections. Scott Drew was picked as coach of the year after No. 5 Baylor set a Big 12 record winning 23 games in a row.&nbsp;

Azubuike named Associated Press Big 12 player of the year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State hadn’t won consecutive games since opening the season in November with four straight wins.

The Wildcats have now put together back-to-back wins after beating Iowa State on Saturday, and TCU 53-49 on Wednesday night in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.

Cartier Diarra scored 13 points, Mike McGuirl added eight points that included two free throws to ice the game for No. 10 seed Kansas State (11-21, which scored the final eight points of the game.

RJ Nembhard scored 19 points to lead the way for seventh-seeded TCU (16-16). Desmond Bane chipped in 16 points.

Nembhard missed a go-ahead 3 with five seconds remaining. “All you can do is get the best shot you can and I thought it was a pretty good shot,” TCU coach Jamie Dixon said.

McGuirl followed with a pair of free throws with two seconds left.

“We get to fight another day,” Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said. “We finally found a way to win a game like this.”

David Sloan added nine points and Xavier Sneed had eight for Kansas State, which shot 21 of 54 (39%) from the field while the Horned Frogs were 20-of-50 shooting (40%). The Wildcats also had a 36-27 rebounding advantage, and held the lead for 35 minutes.

The Horned Frogs got their first lead of the game, 46-45 with five minutes left, on a floater by Nembhard. Kevin Samuel’s free throw and jumper stretched TCU’s advantage to 49-45.

But the Horned Frogs didn’t score in the final three minutes of the game and finished with 14 turnovers. “We made bad decisions with the ball and we’ve been a high-turnover team all season,” Dixon said.

Sneed, McGuirl and Mawien made a basket apiece and the Wildcats regained the lead 51-49 with 1:19 to play.

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby announced 30 minutes before the start of the Iowa State-Oklahoma State game in the opener that the league would not allow fans at any games after Wednesday night. The only people in attendance for the rest of the tournament will be teams, family members and essential staff. Each team will get 125 tickets to hand out on a game-by-game basis.

Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said cancelling games might be the best for everyone involved in the country.

“This is scary and I’m old,” Weber said. “I’m in the group where people die and I have a grandson coming any day now.”

TCU: The Horned Frogs started slowly, but caught fire in the second half (13-of-28 shooting from the field that included four 3-pointers). It wasn’t enough though as their season came to an end.

Kansas State: Coming off a 79-63 win against Iowa State on Saturday, the Wildcats used that momentum to beat TCU. But in order to win the next one against second-ranked Baylor, they’ll have to play much better.

Kansas State will play second-seeded Baylor on Thursday night.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State hadn’t won consecutive games since opening the season in November with four straight wins.The Wildcats have now put together back-to-back wins after beating Iowa State on Saturday, and TCU 53-49 on Wednesday night in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.Cartier Diarra scored 13 points, Mike McGuirl added eight points that included two free throws to ice the game for No. 10 seed Kansas State (11-21, which scored the final eight points of the game.RJ Nembhard scored 19 points to lead the way for seventh-seeded TCU (16-16). Desmond Bane chipped in 16 points.Nembhard missed a go-ahead 3 with five seconds remaining. “All you can do is get the best shot you can and I thought it was a pretty good shot,” TCU coach Jamie Dixon said.McGuirl followed with a pair of free throws with two seconds left.“We get to fight another day,” Kansas State coach Bruce Weber said. “We finally found a way to win a game like this.”David Sloan added nine points and Xavier Sneed had eight for Kansas State, which shot 21 of 54 (39%) from the field while the Horned Frogs were 20-of-50 shooting (40%). The Wildcats also had a 36-27 rebounding advantage, and held the lead for 35 minutes.The Horned Frogs got their first lead of the game, 46-45 with five minutes left, on a floater by Nembhard. Kevin Samuel’s free throw and jumper stretched TCU’s advantage to 49-45.But the Horned Frogs didn’t score in the final three minutes of the game and finished with 14 turnovers. “We made bad decisions with the ball and we’ve been a high-turnover team all season,” Dixon said.Sneed, McGuirl and Mawien made a basket apiece and the Wildcats regained the lead 51-49 with 1:19 to play.Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby announced 30 minutes before the start of the Iowa State-Oklahoma State game in the opener that the league would not allow fans at any games after Wednesday night. The only people in attendance for the rest of the tournament will be teams, family members and essential staff. Each team will get 125 tickets to hand out on a game-by-game basis.BIGGER THAN BASKETBALLKansas State coach Bruce Weber said cancelling games might be the best for everyone involved in the country.“This is scary and I’m old,” Weber said. “I’m in the group where people die and I have a grandson coming any day now.”BIG PICTURETCU: The Horned Frogs started slowly, but caught fire in the second half (13-of-28 shooting from the field that included four 3-pointers). It wasn’t enough though as their season came to an end.Kansas State: Coming off a 79-63 win against Iowa State on Saturday, the Wildcats used that momentum to beat TCU. But in order to win the next one against second-ranked Baylor, they’ll have to play much better.UP NEXTTCU’s season is over.Kansas State will play second-seeded Baylor on Thursday night.

Kansas State holds off TCU 53-49 in Big 12 tourney

UPDATE 8:45 p.m. Thursday: According to the Kansas High School Activities Association <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/">website</a>, "After the conclusion of the quarterfinal round, the 2020 KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament will be canceled. Given the escalating concerns regarding COVID-19, the best decision for the safety of the student-athletes and spectators was to cancel the remainder of this championship tournament. The KSHSAA regrets the lost opportunity for teams and players that have worked to achieve their goals."

Currently all tournament sites are proceeding as scheduled with fans.  We encourage everyone attending a state basketball tournament to continue to take the proper precautions in preventing illness transmission including proper and frequent hand washing with soap or sanitizer, covering the face when coughing or sneezing and keeping your hands away from your face.  Anyone who is feeling sick or suffers from a significant health issue should stay home. 

KSHSAA is continuing to monitor the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas State Department of Education regarding the rapidly evolving coronavirus situation. 

 All state basketball tournament sites are working diligently and taking additional precautions to provide the safest possible environment for the teams, fans and workers.   We will continue to monitor new information from our public health organizations as it becomes available and make any changes to the state basketball tournaments if needed.  Any updates will be provided at www.kshsaa.org and through Twitter (@KSHSAA). 


<a href="http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm">KDHE COVID-19 Resource Center</a>

<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html">CDC Coronavirus Information</a>

UPDATE 8:45 p.m. Thursday: According to the Kansas High School Activities Association <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/">website</a>, "After the conclusion of the quarterfinal round, the 2020 KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament will be canceled. Given the escalating concerns regarding COVID-19, the best decision for the safety of the student-athletes and spectators was to cancel the remainder of this championship tournament. The KSHSAA regrets the lost opportunity for teams and players that have worked to achieve their goals."KSHSAACurrently all tournament sites are proceeding as scheduled with fans. We encourage everyone attending a state basketball tournament to continue to take the proper precautions in preventing illness transmission including proper and frequent hand washing with soap or sanitizer, covering the face when coughing or sneezing and keeping your hands away from your face. Anyone who is feeling sick or suffers from a significant health issue should stay home. KSHSAA is continuing to monitor the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas State Department of Education regarding the rapidly evolving coronavirus situation. All state basketball tournament sites are working diligently and taking additional precautions to provide the safest possible environment for the teams, fans and workers. We will continue to monitor new information from our public health organizations as it becomes available and make any changes to the state basketball tournaments if needed. Any updates will be provided at www.kshsaa.org and through Twitter (@KSHSAA). 
Additional Resources: <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm">KDHE COVID-19 Resource Center</a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html">CDC Coronavirus Information</a>

UPDATE: KSHSAA cancels tournaments



INDIANAPOLIS - On Tuesday afternoon (March 11, 2020, NCAA President Mark Emmert released the following statement on attendance for all upcoming NCAA Championship events.

"The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.org/node/28911">COVID-19 advisory panel</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/statement-ncaa-covid-19-advisory-panel-ncaa-events">Based on their advice</a>&nbsp;and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors,&nbsp;I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance.&nbsp;While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States. This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed."

The NCAA President's statement encompasses all NCAA levels (I, II, and III, effective immediately. This includes all winter championship events. Fort Hays State University is competing in three of the championships this weekend, which includes the Central Regional of the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship in Warrensburg, Mo., the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships in Sioux Falls, S.D., and the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships in Birmingham, Ala.

Fort Hays State University Athletics will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.



FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION

INDIANAPOLIS - On Tuesday afternoon (March 11, 2020, NCAA President Mark Emmert released the following statement on attendance for all upcoming NCAA Championship events."The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.org/node/28911">COVID-19 advisory panel</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/statement-ncaa-covid-19-advisory-panel-ncaa-events">Based on their advice</a>&nbsp;and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors,&nbsp;I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance.&nbsp;While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States. This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed."The NCAA President's statement encompasses all NCAA levels (I, II, and III, effective immediately. This includes all winter championship events. Fort Hays State University is competing in three of the championships this weekend, which includes the Central Regional of the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship in Warrensburg, Mo., the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships in Sioux Falls, S.D., and the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships in Birmingham, Ala.Fort Hays State University Athletics will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

NCAA limits attendance at FHSU postseason events

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.

Now there will be no games at all, at least for the time being. A person with knowledge of the situation said the Jazz player who tested positive was center Rudy Gobert. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the league nor the team confirmed the presumptive positive test.

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.Now there will be no games at all, at least for the time being. A person with knowledge of the situation said the Jazz player who tested positive was center Rudy Gobert. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the league nor the team confirmed the presumptive positive test.

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

MANHATTAN- The Trego Golden Eagles finished fourth at last year's 2A State Tournament. That meant this year's trip to Manhattan was about unfinished business.&nbsp;

The Golden Eagles 22-1 record was good enough for the 2 seed in the State Tournament. Their first game came against the 7 seed Bennington Bulldogs. Both teams came into the game giving up around 30 points per game defensively, so the match-up had the potential to be a low-scoring affair.

The Golden Eagles came out fighting in the first quarter, pushing their lead to as much as four. However, a 6-0 run pushed the momentum back in the Bulldogs favor, leading us to an 11 all tie.

Trego once again built a 3 point lead in the second, however, another 6-0 run gave Bennington a 3 point lead with under a minute until half. Two quick Trego buckets gave the Golden Eagles a 23-22 lead at the half.

The third quarter was a defensive affair for the Golden Eagles. Trego held the Bulldogs to just 6 points and used an 11-0 run to take a 34-28 lead in the the final act.

Trego somehow increased the defensive intensity even further, allowing just&nbsp; 3 fourth quarter points. The defense, combined with some timely free throws, led to a 45-31 Golden Eagle win.

Junior Lilli Shubert led all scorers with 13 points. She also had the high in rebounds with 7. Senior Gracie Pfannenstiel chipped in 11 points.&nbsp;

The Golden Eagles, who are now 23-1, are on to the semifinals for the second year in a row. They play the winner of tonight's Garden Plain-Sterling match-up, which is a rematch of last year's state championship game.&nbsp;

MANHATTAN- The Trego Golden Eagles finished fourth at last year's 2A State Tournament. That meant this year's trip to Manhattan was about unfinished business.&nbsp;The Golden Eagles 22-1 record was good enough for the 2 seed in the State Tournament. Their first game came against the 7 seed Bennington Bulldogs. Both teams came into the game giving up around 30 points per game defensively, so the match-up had the potential to be a low-scoring affair.The Golden Eagles came out fighting in the first quarter, pushing their lead to as much as four. However, a 6-0 run pushed the momentum back in the Bulldogs favor, leading us to an 11 all tie.Trego once again built a 3 point lead in the second, however, another 6-0 run gave Bennington a 3 point lead with under a minute until half. Two quick Trego buckets gave the Golden Eagles a 23-22 lead at the half.The third quarter was a defensive affair for the Golden Eagles. Trego held the Bulldogs to just 6 points and used an 11-0 run to take a 34-28 lead in the the final act.Trego somehow increased the defensive intensity even further, allowing just&nbsp; 3 fourth quarter points. The defense, combined with some timely free throws, led to a 45-31 Golden Eagle win.Junior Lilli Shubert led all scorers with 13 points. She also had the high in rebounds with 7. Senior Gracie Pfannenstiel chipped in 11 points.&nbsp;The Golden Eagles, who are now 23-1, are on to the semifinals for the second year in a row. They play the winner of tonight's Garden Plain-Sterling match-up, which is a rematch of last year's state championship game.&nbsp;Bennington finishes their season 16-8.

2A State Quarterfinal: Trego Golden Eagles 



HAYS, Kan. - Due to a less-than-ideal weekend forecast, the Fort Hays State baseball team has adjusted game dates and start times for the series against second-ranked Central Missouri. The Tigers and Mules will meet at Larks Park for a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday before wrapping things up with the series finale at noon Friday. All three games are scheduled for nine innings.

Fort Hays State baseball vs. #2 Central Missouri Game 1 - Thursday, March 12 - 1 p.m. Game 2 - Thursday, March 12 - approx. 4 p.m Game 3 - Friday, March 13 - noon

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HAYS, Kan. - Due to a less-than-ideal weekend forecast, the Fort Hays State baseball team has adjusted game dates and start times for the series against second-ranked Central Missouri. The Tigers and Mules will meet at Larks Park for a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday before wrapping things up with the series finale at noon Friday. All three games are scheduled for nine innings.The Tigers enter the series 11-11 overall and 1-5 in MIAA play, while the Mules are 18-3 on the year and 6-0 in league action. With top-ranked Angelo State dropping a pair of games last week, UCM could climb to No. 1 in the nation when the updated polls are released later this week. The Mules last came to Hays as the top-ranked team in the country in 2012, when the Tigers took three out of four games in the series.Fort Hays State baseball vs. #2 Central Missouri Game 1 - Thursday, March 12 - 1 p.m. Game 2 - Thursday, March 12 - approx. 4 p.m Game 3 - Friday, March 13 - noon FHSU Sports Information

Tiger baseball alters series with No. 2 Central Missouri

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hays Wrestling Club qualifies 27 for Kan. championships

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

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

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

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

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

Fletcher moves on to play at Butler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kan. might let college athletes make money off their fame 

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

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

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

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

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