VALLEY CENTER, Kan. - Hays High qualified two wrestlers for 5A State Tournament February 28th and 29th at Hartman Arena in Park City.

Senior Davontai Robinson has qualified at 182 after a fifth-place finish. He's joined by sophomore Gavin Nutting who finished fourth at 220.

182 - Davontai Robinson (24-10) - 5th place

Area wrestlers qualify for 3-2-1A State Tournament

Several area wrestlers have qualified for the 3-2-1A State Tournament at Gross Coliseum.

Ellis has qualified two. Jarrett Mader at 113 and Konnor Pfeifer at 160. 

Plainville got four in. Logan Normandin at 113, Ben Hansen at 160, Kyle Werner at 170 and Jordan Finnesy at 182. 

Trego's Dillon Dunn is in at 220, Dunn is 41-1 on the season. He's joined by teammate Parker Opat at heavyweight.

You can hear reports from the 3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament throughout the day Friday and Saturday.

VALLEY CENTER, Kan. - Hays High qualified two wrestlers for 5A State Tournament February 28th and 29th at Hartman Arena in Park City.Senior Davontai Robinson has qualified at 182 after a fifth-place finish. He's joined by sophomore Gavin Nutting who finished fourth at 220.182 - Davontai Robinson (24-10) - 5th place<ol>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Davontai Robinson (Hays) 24-10 won by decision over Cole Rader (Goddard-Eisenhower) 8-12 (Dec 6-1)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Kourtney - DQ Craig - DQ (McPherson) 28-10 won by decision over Davontai Robinson (Hays) 24-10 (Dec 6-5)</li><li>Cons. Round 2 - Davontai Robinson (Hays) 24-10 won by fall over Josh Sparks (Andover) 15-19 (Fall 1:56)</li><li>Cons. Round 3 - Davontai Robinson (Hays) 24-10 won by major decision over Caden Ross (Wichita-Northwest) 4-2 (MD 9-1)</li><li>Cons. Semi - Gavin Lough (Arkansas City) 32-12 won by fall over Davontai Robinson (Hays) 24-10 (Fall 2:29)</li><li>5th Place Match - Davontai Robinson (Hays) 24-10 won by disqualification over Kourtney - DQ Craig - DQ (McPherson) 28-10 (DQ)</li>
 </ol>220 - Gavin Nutting (32-9) - 4th place<ol>
 <li>Champ. Round 1 - Gavin Nutting (Hays) 32-9 won by fall over Brandon Fletcher (Salina-South) 9-22 (Fall 1:16)</li><li>Quarterfinal - Gavin Nutting (Hays) 32-9 won by fall over Whitney Hall (Emporia) 27-10 (Fall 2:47)</li><li>Semifinal - Kyle Haas (Maize) 24-0 won by fall over Gavin Nutting (Hays) 32-9 (Fall 2:42)</li><li>Cons. Semi - Gavin Nutting (Hays) 32-9 won by fall over Murphy Ownbey (Andover-Central) 27-9 (Fall 4:28)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Mason Ross (Wichita-Northwest) 33-6 won by fall over Gavin Nutting (Hays) 32-9 (Fall 0:59)</li>
 </ol><h2>Area wrestlers qualify for 3-2-1A State Tournament</h2>Several area wrestlers have qualified for the 3-2-1A State Tournament at Gross Coliseum.Ellis has qualified two. Jarrett Mader at 113 and Konnor Pfeifer at 160. Plainville got four in. Logan Normandin at 113, Ben Hansen at 160, Kyle Werner at 170 and Jordan Finnesy at 182. Trego's Dillon Dunn is in at 220, Dunn is 41-1 on the season. He's joined by teammate Parker Opat at heavyweight.You can hear reports from the 3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament throughout the day Friday and Saturday.

Hays High qualifies two for 5A state wrestling

HAYS, Kan. – It was a Senior Day to remember for the Fort
Hays State Tigers who turned a 16-point first half deficit into an 87-80 win
over Northeastern State to keep their MIAA Tournament hopes alive. The Tigers
bounce back after back-to-back losses and have won six of their last eight and
are currently tied with Central Oklahoma for the final two spots in next month’s
conference tournament.

After a back-and-forth first six minutes the RiverHawks (17-10,
10-8 MIAA) went on a 20-4 run, which included 5-for-5 three-point shooting, to
build a 30-14 lead. The Tigers (13-13, 6-11 MIAA) answered with a 19-8 run to
pull within five and trailed by eight at halftime after NSU’s Caleb Smith hit a
three at the horn.

FHSU was still down eight with 15:31 to play when they went
a 33-8 run to go up 73-56 with 5:21 to play. During the run, the Tigers went
12-for-12 from the floor including five three-pointers and NSU to 3-of-15
shooting.

Fort Hays State made things a little tougher than necessary
down the stretch, hitting only 13 of 20 free throws.

After shooting 41-percent in the first half, the Tigers went
15-for-25 in the second half and finished 50-percent for the game against a
RiverHawk defense that had the best field goal percentage defense this season.
FHSU finished 10-for-21 from beyond the arc, six of them in the second half.

Jared Vitztum went 10-foir-14 from the floor including
3-of-4 from three and led the Tigers with a &nbsp;career-high 25 points. Jake Hutchings went
4-for-6 from beyond the arc and scored 18. Perry Carroll added 13 with Devin
Davis and Nyjee Wright both scoring 11. All of Wright’s came from the free
throw line.

The Tigers play at Central Oklahoma Thursday then close out
the regular season next Saturday at Newman.

HAYS, Kan. – It was a Senior Day to remember for the Fort
Hays State Tigers who turned a 16-point first half deficit into an 87-80 win
over Northeastern State to keep their MIAA Tournament hopes alive. The Tigers
bounce back after back-to-back losses and have won six of their last eight and
are currently tied with Central Oklahoma for the final two spots in next month’s
conference tournament.<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/765039550&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe>

<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/765039472&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>After a back-and-forth first six minutes the RiverHawks (17-10,
10-8 MIAA) went on a 20-4 run, which included 5-for-5 three-point shooting, to
build a 30-14 lead. The Tigers (13-13, 6-11 MIAA) answered with a 19-8 run to
pull within five and trailed by eight at halftime after NSU’s Caleb Smith hit a
three at the horn.FHSU was still down eight with 15:31 to play when they went
a 33-8 run to go up 73-56 with 5:21 to play. During the run, the Tigers went
12-for-12 from the floor including five three-pointers and NSU to 3-of-15
shooting.Fort Hays State made things a little tougher than necessary
down the stretch, hitting only 13 of 20 free throws.After shooting 41-percent in the first half, the Tigers went
15-for-25 in the second half and finished 50-percent for the game against a
RiverHawk defense that had the best field goal percentage defense this season.
FHSU finished 10-for-21 from beyond the arc, six of them in the second half.Jared Vitztum went 10-foir-14 from the floor including
3-of-4 from three and led the Tigers with a &nbsp;career-high 25 points. Jake Hutchings went
4-for-6 from beyond the arc and scored 18. Perry Carroll added 13 with Devin
Davis and Nyjee Wright both scoring 11. All of Wright’s came from the free
throw line.The Tigers play at Central Oklahoma Thursday then close out
the regular season next Saturday at Newman.

Furious second half run lifts Tigers past Northeastern State



HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader against CSU-Pueblo Saturday. The bats fell silent in game one, with FHSU collecting just three hits before pushing across two runs on six hits in game two.

The Tigers (10-5) and ThunderWolves (5-4) will wrap up the series on Sunday with the weekend finale beginning at noon at Larks Park.

Game One: CSU-Pueblo 4, Fort Hays State 0 Fort Hays State struggled to get going offensively as they could only muster three hits on singles from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5266">Jared Maneth</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>. CSU-Pueblo's starting pitcher Brett Matthews did not allow a runner past second, striking out 12 batters over six scoreless innings.

The ThunderWolves&nbsp;broke through with its first two runs of the weekend in the third inning before adding insurance runs in the fifth and seventh innings.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5299">Padraic Walsh</a>&nbsp;(1-2) suffered the loss after allowing three runs on nine hits over five innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5302">Brayden Smith</a>&nbsp;came on to allow one unearned run in 1.2 innings of relief before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5555">Dylan Hamilton</a>&nbsp;came out of the pen to record the final out for the Tigers.

Game Two: CSU-Pueblo 6, Fort Hays State 2 The ThunderWolves struck first again in game two with a third-inning home run from Ty Lewis. CSU-Pueblo later built its lead to 6-0 before the Tigers started to battle back in the sixth.

Fort Hays State got on the board in the bottom of the sixth after singles from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>. A walk to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5293">Jaxson Webb</a>&nbsp;later in the inning loaded the bases with two outs for&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5267">Tyler Olson</a>, who took a pitch to the back to score a run. Pueblo escaped the inning without any further damage after a strikeout retired the side.

The Tigers made things interesting with a two-out rally in the seventh inning, but FHSU left the tying run in the on-deck circle. Down to their final out, Brunson kept the game alive with doubled to left center.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5289">Grant Schmidt</a>&nbsp;then reached on a throwing error, allowing Brunson to score from second. Truslow&nbsp;worked a walk in the following at bat to keep the run going before the ThunderWolves&nbsp;finished off the win with a flyout.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5272">Cole Zimmerman</a>&nbsp;(0-2) was credited with the loss after surrendering five runs (three earned) on five hits over four innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5280">Cade Flaherty</a>&nbsp;came in relief and threw an inning and a third, allowing one run on two hits.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5265">Ryan Brown</a>&nbsp;recorded two outs, including one strikeout, in the sixth before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5281">Tanner Lukowski</a>&nbsp;retired the side in order in the seventh.

Brunson collected two hits and scored both Tiger runs, while Schmidt was 2-for-4 with two doubles.

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader against CSU-Pueblo Saturday. The bats fell silent in game one, with FHSU collecting just three hits before pushing across two runs on six hits in game two.The Tigers (10-5) and ThunderWolves (5-4) will wrap up the series on Sunday with the weekend finale beginning at noon at Larks Park.Game One: CSU-Pueblo 4, Fort Hays State 0 Fort Hays State struggled to get going offensively as they could only muster three hits on singles from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5266">Jared Maneth</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>. CSU-Pueblo's starting pitcher Brett Matthews did not allow a runner past second, striking out 12 batters over six scoreless innings.The ThunderWolves&nbsp;broke through with its first two runs of the weekend in the third inning before adding insurance runs in the fifth and seventh innings.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5299">Padraic Walsh</a>&nbsp;(1-2) suffered the loss after allowing three runs on nine hits over five innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5302">Brayden Smith</a>&nbsp;came on to allow one unearned run in 1.2 innings of relief before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5555">Dylan Hamilton</a>&nbsp;came out of the pen to record the final out for the Tigers.Game Two: CSU-Pueblo 6, Fort Hays State 2 The ThunderWolves struck first again in game two with a third-inning home run from Ty Lewis. CSU-Pueblo later built its lead to 6-0 before the Tigers started to battle back in the sixth.Fort Hays State got on the board in the bottom of the sixth after singles from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>. A walk to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5293">Jaxson Webb</a>&nbsp;later in the inning loaded the bases with two outs for&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5267">Tyler Olson</a>, who took a pitch to the back to score a run. Pueblo escaped the inning without any further damage after a strikeout retired the side.The Tigers made things interesting with a two-out rally in the seventh inning, but FHSU left the tying run in the on-deck circle. Down to their final out, Brunson kept the game alive with doubled to left center.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5289">Grant Schmidt</a>&nbsp;then reached on a throwing error, allowing Brunson to score from second. Truslow&nbsp;worked a walk in the following at bat to keep the run going before the ThunderWolves&nbsp;finished off the win with a flyout.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5272">Cole Zimmerman</a>&nbsp;(0-2) was credited with the loss after surrendering five runs (three earned) on five hits over four innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5280">Cade Flaherty</a>&nbsp;came in relief and threw an inning and a third, allowing one run on two hits.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5265">Ryan Brown</a>&nbsp;recorded two outs, including one strikeout, in the sixth before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5281">Tanner Lukowski</a>&nbsp;retired the side in order in the seventh.Brunson collected two hits and scored both Tiger runs, while Schmidt was 2-for-4 with two doubles.

Tiger baseball falls twice to CSU-Pueblo

HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State women raced out to an early
lead but could never put Northeastern State away, defeating the RiverHawks 67-58
in front of 3,045 on Senior Day Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum. The win
gave the Tigers 20-wins for a ninth-consecutive season, the longest streak in
program history and the longest active streak in the MIAA.

The Tigers (20-6, 11-6 MIAA) never trailed, racing out to a
17-3 lead in the first five and-a-half minutes and led by 16 with eight minutes
to play in the second quarter.

The Riverhawks (5-20, 3-15 MIAA) closed the gap to 11 at
halftime and got as close as seven with three minutes to play in the fourth
quarter but the Tigers scored the final four points to hand NSU their seventh
straight loss and 13th in the last 14 games.

After hitting 6-of-11 shots in the first quarter, the Tigers
made only 14-of41 the rest of the way and were only 3-of-17 from beyond the arc
and 24-of-37 from the foul line.

Jaden Hobbs led three Tigers in double-figures with 14
points but had six turnovers and only one assist. Kacey Kennett scored 12
despite going 1-for-5 from beyond the arc. Whitney Randall came off the bench
to add 11.

It was the final home game for the senior class of Belle
Barbieri, Kyleigh Kasper, Kacey Kennett, Lanie Page and Taylor Rolfs, a group
who joined last year’s senior class as the only to win 100 or more games in
their career.

Fort Hays State wraps up the regular season with road games
at Central Oklahoma Thursday and Newman Saturday afternoon.

HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State women raced out to an early
lead but could never put Northeastern State away, defeating the RiverHawks 67-58
in front of 3,045 on Senior Day Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum. The win
gave the Tigers 20-wins for a ninth-consecutive season, the longest streak in
program history and the longest active streak in the MIAA.<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/764984020&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe>

<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/764983933&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>The Tigers (20-6, 11-6 MIAA) never trailed, racing out to a
17-3 lead in the first five and-a-half minutes and led by 16 with eight minutes
to play in the second quarter.The Riverhawks (5-20, 3-15 MIAA) closed the gap to 11 at
halftime and got as close as seven with three minutes to play in the fourth
quarter but the Tigers scored the final four points to hand NSU their seventh
straight loss and 13th in the last 14 games.After hitting 6-of-11 shots in the first quarter, the Tigers
made only 14-of41 the rest of the way and were only 3-of-17 from beyond the arc
and 24-of-37 from the foul line.Jaden Hobbs led three Tigers in double-figures with 14
points but had six turnovers and only one assist. Kacey Kennett scored 12
despite going 1-for-5 from beyond the arc. Whitney Randall came off the bench
to add 11.It was the final home game for the senior class of Belle
Barbieri, Kyleigh Kasper, Kacey Kennett, Lanie Page and Taylor Rolfs, a group
who joined last year’s senior class as the only to win 100 or more games in
their career.Fort Hays State wraps up the regular season with road games
at Central Oklahoma Thursday and Newman Saturday afternoon.

FHSU women hold off RiverHawks for Senior Day victory

Northeastern State (19-7, 10-7 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (12-13, 5-11 MIAA) Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 4 pm Hays, Kan. - Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>

Promotions Game Sponsor: Nex-Tech Student Section Theme: U.S.A. Senior Day: Fort Hays State will recognize the four seniors playing in their final home game on Saturday Halftime Performance: Styles Dance Big Creek Crossing Baby Crawl: Halftime of the men's game Basketball Bingo: Play along for your chance to win a FREE box of popcorn courtesy of our game sponsor, Nex-Tech

Fort Hays State Men's Basketball plays its final home game of the 2019-20 season on Saturday (Feb. 22) hosting Northeastern State. Seniors&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5313">Aaron Nicholson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5311">Devin Davis</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5312">Calvin Harrington</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5317">Jake Hutchings</a>&nbsp;will be playing in their final contest at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers enter at 12-13 overall, 5-11 in the MIAA, while the RiverHawks are 17-9 overall, 10-7 in the MIAA. Tipoff is at 4 pm, which follows the women's contest at 2 pm.

Fort Hays State is coming off a tough loss to Rogers State on Thursday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The No. 23 Hillcats escaped Hays with a six-point win. FHSU is in a tie for ninth in the MIAA standings entering Saturday with Pittsburg State and Central Oklahoma. Every one of the three games remaining on Fort Hays State's schedule is big in the quest to finish in the top 10 of the MIAA standings and claim a spot in the MIAA Tournament.

Northeastern State is coming off a 75-64 win at Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday night. The RiverHawks have won two consecutive games entering Saturday. NSU currently sits in sixth in the MIAA standings, already with a spot clinched in the MIAA Tournament.

The RiverHawks won the first meeting against the Tigers this season in Tahlequah by a score of 76-70.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5315">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers in that contest with 18 points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5313">Aaron Nicholson</a>&nbsp;had 15,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5317">Jake Hutchings</a>&nbsp;had 14, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5311">Devin Davis</a>&nbsp;added 10. Kendrick Thompson led the RiverHawks with 29 points, hitting seven 3-point field goals. Caleb Smith added 20 points with four 3-point field goals.

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Northeastern State (19-7, 10-7 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (12-13, 5-11 MIAA) Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 4 pm Hays, Kan. - Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>Promotions Game Sponsor: Nex-Tech Student Section Theme: U.S.A. Senior Day: Fort Hays State will recognize the four seniors playing in their final home game on Saturday Halftime Performance: Styles Dance Big Creek Crossing Baby Crawl: Halftime of the men's game Basketball Bingo: Play along for your chance to win a FREE box of popcorn courtesy of our game sponsor, Nex-Tech Fort Hays State Men's Basketball plays its final home game of the 2019-20 season on Saturday (Feb. 22) hosting Northeastern State. Seniors&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5313">Aaron Nicholson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5311">Devin Davis</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5312">Calvin Harrington</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5317">Jake Hutchings</a>&nbsp;will be playing in their final contest at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers enter at 12-13 overall, 5-11 in the MIAA, while the RiverHawks are 17-9 overall, 10-7 in the MIAA. Tipoff is at 4 pm, which follows the women's contest at 2 pm.Fort Hays State is coming off a tough loss to Rogers State on Thursday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The No. 23 Hillcats escaped Hays with a six-point win. FHSU is in a tie for ninth in the MIAA standings entering Saturday with Pittsburg State and Central Oklahoma. Every one of the three games remaining on Fort Hays State's schedule is big in the quest to finish in the top 10 of the MIAA standings and claim a spot in the MIAA Tournament.Northeastern State is coming off a 75-64 win at Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday night. The RiverHawks have won two consecutive games entering Saturday. NSU currently sits in sixth in the MIAA standings, already with a spot clinched in the MIAA Tournament.The RiverHawks won the first meeting against the Tigers this season in Tahlequah by a score of 76-70.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5315">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers in that contest with 18 points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5313">Aaron Nicholson</a>&nbsp;had 15,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5317">Jake Hutchings</a>&nbsp;had 14, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5311">Devin Davis</a>&nbsp;added 10. Kendrick Thompson led the RiverHawks with 29 points, hitting seven 3-point field goals. Caleb Smith added 20 points with four 3-point field goals.

Tigers host RiverHawks for keySenior Day contest



The Fort Hays State women's basketball team wraps up its home schedule against Northeastern State on Saturday (Feb. 22). First tip on Senior Day is slated for 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

Promotions Game Sponsor: Nex-Tech National Anthem: Tricia Lynch and Friends Student Section Theme: U.S.A. Senior Day: Fort Hays State will recognize the five seniors playing in their final home game on Saturday Halftime Performance: Styles Dance Big Creek Crossing Baby Crawl: Halftime of the men's game Basketball Bingo: Play along for your chance to win a FREE box of popcorn courtesy of our game sponsor, Nex-Tech

You can listen to the game on KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>

The Tigers will recognize their senior class with a special ceremony before the opening tip. This year's senior class includes&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5430">Belle Barbieri</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5433">Kyleigh Kasper</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5434">Kacey Kennett</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5436">Lanie Page</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5438">Taylor Rolfs</a>. These seniors have helped the Tigers to 99 wins over the last four years and can become just the second class in program history to win 100 games at FHSU with a win Saturday. They have earned a combined five All-MIAA honors and have appeared on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll 13 times.

Fort Hays State has dominated the all-time series with NSU, winning 14 of the 17 contests and 13 straight. The Tigers have never lost to Northeastern State in Hays, winning all six home games against the RiverHawks. The last RiverHawk victory in the series came midway through the 2013-14 season, more than six years ago (1/18/14, 49-48 in Tahlequah). FHSU is 14-2 overall and 6-0 at home against NSU under Hobson.

A win Saturday would give the Tigers 20 wins for the ninth year in a row. Fort Hays State had eight 20-win seasons in the first 42 years of the program before the current streak began in the 2011-12 season.

While the Tigers have secured a trip to Kansas City for the 2020 MIAA Championship, a lot is still up for grabs in the final league standings. FHSU can finish anywhere from third through eighth with three games to go. The teams seeded third through sixth in the tournament will open play with the quarterfinals on Friday, March 6, while the seven through 10 seeds have to play in the opening round on Wednesday, March 4. Tiger fans&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2020/1/30/womens-basketball-2020-miaa-basketball-championship-tickets-on-sale-now.aspx">can get discounted tickets</a>&nbsp;to the conference championship tournament while supplies last through the FHSU Athletic Department office.

Barbieri led the Tigers with 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting in a road win over the RiverHawks last month (77-66, 1/9/20).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5442">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;added 17 points and six assists while Rolfs scored 16 after hitting four 3-pointers.

Kennett&nbsp;averages 10.9 points in seven career games against NSU, scoring in double figures three times. She put up 23 points against the RiverHawks as a junior, her most points in a game against a Division II opponent.

After turning the ball over just nine times in Thursday's 100-59 win over Rogers State, the Tigers lowered their season average to 11.2 turnovers per game, fewest in the MIAA and third-fewest in the country.

Northeastern State is searching for its first win outside Tahlequah this season, entering the weekend 0-10 in road or neutral contests. The RiverHawks rank 13th in the MIAA in scoring offense, averaging 59.4 points per game, while ranking 12th with 68.7 points allowed per contest. NSU hits 74.2 percent from the free-throw line as a team, fifth-best in the league. Junior Cenia Hayes leads the team in nearly every statistical category, ranking in the top 20 in the MIAA in seven different categories. She averages 15.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals while hitting 84.3 percent from the free-throw line.

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The Fort Hays State women's basketball team wraps up its home schedule against Northeastern State on Saturday (Feb. 22). First tip on Senior Day is slated for 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.Promotions Game Sponsor: Nex-Tech National Anthem: Tricia Lynch and Friends Student Section Theme: U.S.A. Senior Day: Fort Hays State will recognize the five seniors playing in their final home game on Saturday Halftime Performance: Styles Dance Big Creek Crossing Baby Crawl: Halftime of the men's game Basketball Bingo: Play along for your chance to win a FREE box of popcorn courtesy of our game sponsor, Nex-Tech You can listen to the game on KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>The Tigers will recognize their senior class with a special ceremony before the opening tip. This year's senior class includes&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5430">Belle Barbieri</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5433">Kyleigh Kasper</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5434">Kacey Kennett</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5436">Lanie Page</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5438">Taylor Rolfs</a>. These seniors have helped the Tigers to 99 wins over the last four years and can become just the second class in program history to win 100 games at FHSU with a win Saturday. They have earned a combined five All-MIAA honors and have appeared on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll 13 times.Fort Hays State has dominated the all-time series with NSU, winning 14 of the 17 contests and 13 straight. The Tigers have never lost to Northeastern State in Hays, winning all six home games against the RiverHawks. The last RiverHawk victory in the series came midway through the 2013-14 season, more than six years ago (1/18/14, 49-48 in Tahlequah). FHSU is 14-2 overall and 6-0 at home against NSU under Hobson.A win Saturday would give the Tigers 20 wins for the ninth year in a row. Fort Hays State had eight 20-win seasons in the first 42 years of the program before the current streak began in the 2011-12 season.While the Tigers have secured a trip to Kansas City for the 2020 MIAA Championship, a lot is still up for grabs in the final league standings. FHSU can finish anywhere from third through eighth with three games to go. The teams seeded third through sixth in the tournament will open play with the quarterfinals on Friday, March 6, while the seven through 10 seeds have to play in the opening round on Wednesday, March 4. Tiger fans&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2020/1/30/womens-basketball-2020-miaa-basketball-championship-tickets-on-sale-now.aspx">can get discounted tickets</a>&nbsp;to the conference championship tournament while supplies last through the FHSU Athletic Department office.Barbieri led the Tigers with 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting in a road win over the RiverHawks last month (77-66, 1/9/20).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5442">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;added 17 points and six assists while Rolfs scored 16 after hitting four 3-pointers.Kennett&nbsp;averages 10.9 points in seven career games against NSU, scoring in double figures three times. She put up 23 points against the RiverHawks as a junior, her most points in a game against a Division II opponent.After turning the ball over just nine times in Thursday's 100-59 win over Rogers State, the Tigers lowered their season average to 11.2 turnovers per game, fewest in the MIAA and third-fewest in the country.Northeastern State is searching for its first win outside Tahlequah this season, entering the weekend 0-10 in road or neutral contests. The RiverHawks rank 13th in the MIAA in scoring offense, averaging 59.4 points per game, while ranking 12th with 68.7 points allowed per contest. NSU hits 74.2 percent from the free-throw line as a team, fifth-best in the league. Junior Cenia Hayes leads the team in nearly every statistical category, ranking in the top 20 in the MIAA in seven different categories. She averages 15.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals while hitting 84.3 percent from the free-throw line.FHSU Sports Information

FHSU women's basketball hosts RiverHawks for Senior Day

Basketball Scoreboard-Boys, February 21

Sacred Heart 41 Republic County 39

Sylvan-Lucas 44 St. John/Tipton 53

Basketball Scoreboard-Girls, February 21

Sacred Heart 42&nbsp; Republic County 45

Sylvan-Lucas 40 St. John/Tipton 63

Basketball Scoreboard-Boys, February 21Western Athletic ConferenceGarden City 50 Hays 59Great Bend 57 Dodge City 48Central Kansas LeagueHaven 64 Pratt 40 Larned 62 Hoisington 73Mid-Continent LeagueStockton 51 TMP 74Plainville 69 Hill City 62Smith Center 17 Trego 36Northwest Kansas LeagueDighton 41 Rawlins County 22Quinter 61 Decatur Community 49Central Prairie Otis-Bison 27 Ellinwood 78Ness City 73 Victoria 29Western Kansas Liberty LeagueWheatland-Grinnell 47 Logan 41Western Plains 49 Weskan 50Palco 47 Golden Plains 46North Central Athletic Association Beloit 41 Minneapolis 39Sacred Heart 41 Republic County 39*Lincoln 22 Ellsworth 50Russell 49 Southeast of Saline 70Northern Plains LeagueSylvan-Lucas 44 St. John/Tipton 53Lakeside 46 Natoma 24Great Western Athletic Conference *Hugoton 56&nbsp; &nbsp;Colby 48Holcomb 48 Scott City 56Southern Iroquois Pawnee Heights 69 Ingalls 59Basketball Scoreboard-Girls, February 21Western Athletic ConferenceGarden City 54 Hays 38Great Bend 42 Dodge City 58Central Kansas LeagueHaven 44 Pratt 43Mid-Continent LeagueStockton 45 TMP 64Plainville 51 Hill City 37Smith Center 41 Trego 55Northwest Kansas LeagueDighton 48 Rawlins County 74Quinter 33 Decatur Community 52Central Prairie Otis-Bison 65 Ellinwood 43Ness City 22 Victoria 37Western Kansas Liberty LeagueWheatland-Grinnell 47 Logan 41Western Plains 49 Weskan 50Palco 21 Golden Plains 56North Central Athletic Association Beloit 54 Minneapolis 47Sacred Heart 42&nbsp; Republic County 45*Lincoln 17 Ellsworth 52Russell 27 Southeast of Saline 36Northern Plains LeagueSylvan-Lucas 40 St. John/Tipton 63Lakeside 50 Natoma 17Chase 33 Osborne 66Great Western Athletic Conference *Hugoton 23 Colby 32Holcomb 33 Scott City 54Southern Iroquois Pawnee Heights 40 Ingalls 69

Friday's area basketball scores

HAYS – The TMP girls and boys basketball teams earned a doubleheader
sweep of the Stockton Tigers on senior night Friday at Al Billinger Field House
in Hays.

Girls: TMP 64, Stockton 45 The TMP Lady Monarchs jumped out to an early 11-3 lead and
led wire-to-wire on their way to a 64-45 win Friday.

Kyleigh Allen scored a pair of three-point plays in the
first quarter as TMP races out to an 11-8 lead at the end of the first quarter.

The Monarchs build a 12-point second quarter lead at 23-11on
an Allen three that capped off a 12-3 run. TMP finished the quarter on a 12-0
run and led 35-14.

TMP led by as much as 25 points on several occasions in the
third quarter, led 50-30 through three quarters and went on to the 64-54 win.

Allen led TMP with 13 points for TMP. Emilee Lane added 11
points. Jaci VonLintel also finished with a career-high 11 points for the
Monarchs.

Stockton’s Chloe Plummer finished with 14 points.

Boys: TMP 74, Stockton 51 The TMP boys scored the first seven point of the game on a
Ryan Stoecklein three pointer and back-to-back Carson Jacobs field goals. The
second a one-handed fast break jam.

TMP led by as many as nine at 11-2 in the first quarter but
Stockton closed the gap to 11-8 after one quarter.

Stockton tied the game sat 15 in the second quarter but TMP
answered with a 9-2 run capped by a Lucas Lang three pointer to put TMP up 24-17.
Every time that TMP tried to pull away from Stockton in the second quarter the
Tigers clawed back into the game. Late in the first half they got back within
three at 28-25 but Lang knocked in his second three of the quarter to put TMP
up 31-25 at the break.

In the third quarter TMP was able to stretch the lead to double-figures
four times down the stretch, twice on Lang three pointers and the final time
Brady Kreutzer hit a half-court shot at the buzzer putting TMP up 54-39.

TMP opened the fourth quarter on a 14-5 run and led 68-44. TMP
went on to the 74-51 win.

Carson Jacobs tied a career-high with a game-high 20 points
for TMP. Lucas Lang chipped in a career-high 16 points and Mason Robbins added
12.

Stockton’s Ethan Means led all scorers with 27 points.

TMP improved to 14-4 and 7-1 in the MCL with the win.

The Monarchs will travel to Plainville on Tuesday.

HAYS – The TMP girls and boys basketball teams earned a doubleheader
sweep of the Stockton Tigers on senior night Friday at Al Billinger Field House
in Hays.Girls: TMP 64, Stockton 45 The TMP Lady Monarchs jumped out to an early 11-3 lead and
led wire-to-wire on their way to a 64-45 win Friday.TMP senior Adell Riedel<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/764652487&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Kyleigh Allen scored a pair of three-point plays in the
first quarter as TMP races out to an 11-8 lead at the end of the first quarter.The Monarchs build a 12-point second quarter lead at 23-11on
an Allen three that capped off a 12-3 run. TMP finished the quarter on a 12-0
run and led 35-14.TMP led by as much as 25 points on several occasions in the
third quarter, led 50-30 through three quarters and went on to the 64-54 win.Game highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/764652526&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Allen led TMP with 13 points for TMP. Emilee Lane added 11
points. Jaci VonLintel also finished with a career-high 11 points for the
Monarchs.Stockton’s Chloe Plummer finished with 14 points.TMP improves to 7-12 with the win.Boys: TMP 74, Stockton 51 The TMP boys scored the first seven point of the game on a
Ryan Stoecklein three pointer and back-to-back Carson Jacobs field goals. The
second a one-handed fast break jam. TMP led by as many as nine at 11-2 in the first quarter but
Stockton closed the gap to 11-8 after one quarter.Stockton tied the game sat 15 in the second quarter but TMP
answered with a 9-2 run capped by a Lucas Lang three pointer to put TMP up 24-17.
Every time that TMP tried to pull away from Stockton in the second quarter the
Tigers clawed back into the game. Late in the first half they got back within
three at 28-25 but Lang knocked in his second three of the quarter to put TMP
up 31-25 at the break.In the third quarter TMP was able to stretch the lead to double-figures
four times down the stretch, twice on Lang three pointers and the final time
Brady Kreutzer hit a half-court shot at the buzzer putting TMP up 54-39.TMP opened the fourth quarter on a 14-5 run and led 68-44. TMP
went on to the 74-51 win.TMP coach Bill Meagher<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/764652634&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Carson Jacobs tied a career-high with a game-high 20 points
for TMP. Lucas Lang chipped in a career-high 16 points and Mason Robbins added
12.Stockton’s Ethan Means led all scorers with 27 points.TMP improved to 14-4 and 7-1 in the MCL with the win.Game highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/764652562&color=%2345badb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>The Monarchs will travel to Plainville on Tuesday.

TMP basketball sweeps home doubleheader with Stockton

A strong first half was undone by a cold shooting second half as the Hays High Indians fall short to Garden City 54-38 on Friday night.&nbsp; Aleyia Ruder scored the Indians first nine points of the night and pushed Hays out to a 9-2 advantage.&nbsp; Tasiah Nunnery scored the next 10 points for Hays taking the lead back from Garden City at 19-18.&nbsp;

The two team swapped the lead during the second quarter with the Buffaloes leading at half time 24-22.&nbsp; The Indians shot nearly fifty percent at half time but could not keep the pace.&nbsp; Garden City did keep their shooting sharp and built up a double digit lead on a 16-5 third quarter.

Hays did have an opening in the fourth quarter but made just three of eleven free throws in the final five minutes and two of ten shots.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nunnery finished the night with 15 points while Ruder added 13.&nbsp; Garden City's Keyhanna Turner scored a career high 21 while freshman Amaya Gallegos scored 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hays falls to 5-13 on the year and 1-6 in the Western Athletic Conference.&nbsp; Garden City moves to 10-9 and 4-3.

Jason Krannawitter had a birthday he will not soon forget.&nbsp; The junior buried a three pointer as time expired to send Friday's game into overtime.&nbsp; In the extra four minutes Hays outscored Garden City 12-1 and kept themselves in a tie atop the Western Athletic Conference standings with a 59-50 victory.

Hays scored the first ten points of the game and led the entire first half. The Indians lead was never less than four points and pushed their advantage back to a game high ten with thirty seconds to go in the second quarter.

Garden City's Azavier Williams scored at the buzzer to cut the lead down to eight and ignite a third quarter explosion for the Buffaloes.&nbsp; A 15-2 run for Garden City grabbed the lead away from Hays and built a 35-30 advantage with 2:30 to go in the third.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Despite the big run Hays trailed by just three going to the fourth quarter.&nbsp; Hays took possession of the lead at 40-39 midway through the final quarter.&nbsp; Garden City took the lead back less than thirty seconds later and held the advantage until the final seconds.&nbsp;

Garden City was called for a travel against full court pressure with 6.6 seconds remaining.&nbsp; That is when Krannawitter stepped up with the late game heroics. In the overtime Hays outscored Garden City 10-1 by making eight of nine free throws and their only field goal attempt

TJ Nunnery scored 16, Jason Krannawitter and Dalyn Schwarz each added 11.&nbsp; Azavier Williams scored a game high 17.

The Indians move to 12-6 on the year and remain tied with Great Bend in the conference standings at 6-1.&nbsp; Garden City falls to 9-10 and 2-5.

The Indians are back home on Tuesday to play Dodge City on Senior Night.

GirlsA strong first half was undone by a cold shooting second half as the Hays High Indians fall short to Garden City 54-38 on Friday night.&nbsp; Aleyia Ruder scored the Indians first nine points of the night and pushed Hays out to a 9-2 advantage.&nbsp; Tasiah Nunnery scored the next 10 points for Hays taking the lead back from Garden City at 19-18.&nbsp;The two team swapped the lead during the second quarter with the Buffaloes leading at half time 24-22.&nbsp; The Indians shot nearly fifty percent at half time but could not keep the pace.&nbsp; Garden City did keep their shooting sharp and built up a double digit lead on a 16-5 third quarter.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/764604067&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Hays did have an opening in the fourth quarter but made just three of eleven free throws in the final five minutes and two of ten shots.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nunnery finished the night with 15 points while Ruder added 13.&nbsp; Garden City's Keyhanna Turner scored a career high 21 while freshman Amaya Gallegos scored 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;Coach Kyle Porter<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/764646643&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Hays falls to 5-13 on the year and 1-6 in the Western Athletic Conference.&nbsp; Garden City moves to 10-9 and 4-3.BoysJason Krannawitter had a birthday he will not soon forget.&nbsp; The junior buried a three pointer as time expired to send Friday's game into overtime.&nbsp; In the extra four minutes Hays outscored Garden City 12-1 and kept themselves in a tie atop the Western Athletic Conference standings with a 59-50 victory.Hays scored the first ten points of the game and led the entire first half. The Indians lead was never less than four points and pushed their advantage back to a game high ten with thirty seconds to go in the second quarter.Garden City's Azavier Williams scored at the buzzer to cut the lead down to eight and ignite a third quarter explosion for the Buffaloes.&nbsp; A 15-2 run for Garden City grabbed the lead away from Hays and built a 35-30 advantage with 2:30 to go in the third.&nbsp;&nbsp;Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/764650282&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>Despite the big run Hays trailed by just three going to the fourth quarter.&nbsp; Hays took possession of the lead at 40-39 midway through the final quarter.&nbsp; Garden City took the lead back less than thirty seconds later and held the advantage until the final seconds.&nbsp;Garden City was called for a travel against full court pressure with 6.6 seconds remaining.&nbsp; That is when Krannawitter stepped up with the late game heroics. In the overtime Hays outscored Garden City 10-1 by making eight of nine free throws and their only field goal attemptCoach 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/764647402&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>TJ Nunnery scored 16, Jason Krannawitter and Dalyn Schwarz each added 11.&nbsp; Azavier Williams scored a game high 17.The Indians move to 12-6 on the year and remain tied with Great Bend in the conference standings at 6-1.&nbsp; Garden City falls to 9-10 and 2-5.The Indians are back home on Tuesday to play Dodge City on Senior Night.

Hays splits with Garden City; Krannawitter with a bday to remember

HILL CITY- The final regular season installment of the Area Game of the Week series featured a battle of birds as the Hill City Ringnecks hosted the Plainville Cardinals.

The first quarter was a dog fight, but Plainville had the upper hand&nbsp; resulting in a 19-9 Plainville lead.

The second quarter was more of the same, leading to a 32-19 Cardinal lead at the half. Senior Aubree Dewey scored 16 of her teams 32 points.

The Ringnecks made a solid comeback push, cutting the lead to just 4 by the end of the third quarter. It was 39-35 heading to the final act.

The final quarter was all Cardinals. Plainville was able to clamp down defensively and allow only 2 points in the final quarter, leading to a 51-37 victory.&nbsp;

Aubree Dewey had an impressive stat line with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Junior Breckan Born led the way for Hill City, as she netted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Cardinals move to 9-10 on the season. They'll play their final game of the regular season on Tuesday against TMP.

Hill City falls to 3-15. Their final game of the year will be on Tuesday when they host Norton.&nbsp;

The boys game was next, as Plainville and Hill City came in with identical 11-7 records.

Plainville led 15-5 early, but a 7-2 run by Hill City made it 17-12 after one.

The second quarter was a high-flying affair, with buckets aplenty. The lead was as little as 3, but the Cardinals were able to build the advantage to 43-30 by the half. Junior Clay Baalman had 13 first half points.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The third quarter was action packed and hard hitting. Hill City cut the lead to as little as 6, but faltered toward the end of the third. Plainville led 54-45 heading into the final frame.&nbsp;

Hill City gave the Cardinals all they wanted in the fourth but Plainville's resilience won out, as they were victorious 69-62.&nbsp;

Sophomore Anders Dewey finished with 15 points off the bench. Senior Jared Casey had a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Senior Jacob Lindenman led the way for Hill City with 16 points. Senior Dalen Journigan had 15 points.

The loss ends a 6-game Hill City win streak. They play their final regular season game against Norton on Friday.

Planville is now 12-7. They host TMP on Tuesday to close out their season.

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HILL CITY- The final regular season installment of the Area Game of the Week series featured a battle of birds as the Hill City Ringnecks hosted the Plainville Cardinals.The first quarter was a dog fight, but Plainville had the upper hand&nbsp; resulting in a 19-9 Plainville lead.The second quarter was more of the same, leading to a 32-19 Cardinal lead at the half. Senior Aubree Dewey scored 16 of her teams 32 points.The Ringnecks made a solid comeback push, cutting the lead to just 4 by the end of the third quarter. It was 39-35 heading to the final act.The final quarter was all Cardinals. Plainville was able to clamp down defensively and allow only 2 points in the final quarter, leading to a 51-37 victory.&nbsp;Aubree Dewey had an impressive stat line with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Junior Breckan Born led the way for Hill City, as she netted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.The Cardinals move to 9-10 on the season. They'll play their final game of the regular season on Tuesday against TMP.Hill City falls to 3-15. Their final game of the year will be on Tuesday when they host Norton.&nbsp;The boys game was next, as Plainville and Hill City came in with identical 11-7 records.Plainville led 15-5 early, but a 7-2 run by Hill City made it 17-12 after one.The second quarter was a high-flying affair, with buckets aplenty. The lead was as little as 3, but the Cardinals were able to build the advantage to 43-30 by the half. Junior Clay Baalman had 13 first half points.&nbsp;&nbsp;The third quarter was action packed and hard hitting. Hill City cut the lead to as little as 6, but faltered toward the end of the third. Plainville led 54-45 heading into the final frame.&nbsp;Hill City gave the Cardinals all they wanted in the fourth but Plainville's resilience won out, as they were victorious 69-62.&nbsp;Sophomore Anders Dewey finished with 15 points off the bench. Senior Jared Casey had a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.Senior Jacob Lindenman led the way for Hill City with 16 points. Senior Dalen Journigan had 15 points.The loss ends a 6-game Hill City win streak. They play their final regular season game against Norton on Friday.Planville is now 12-7. They host TMP on Tuesday to close out their season.https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/2-21-20-mwbkb-gotw-hill-city-v-plainville-wrap

Area Game of the Week: Plainville at Hill City

HAYS, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5290">Zach Berg</a>&nbsp;tossed eight scoreless innings and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>&nbsp;drove in the lone run of the game on a 10th-inning sacrifice fly in a series-opening victory over CSU-Pueblo for the Fort Hays State baseball team Friday (Feb. 21). The Tigers are now 10-3 on the season, while the ThunderWolves move to 3-4 overall.

With a stiff wind blowing in and both starting pitchers looking sharp, both offenses struggled to get things going all afternoon. The Tigers did not record a hit until the fourth inning against Pueblo starter Tim McIntyre and did not advance a runner to third base until the eighth inning, while the ThunderWolves were limited to just four hits over 10 innings.

CSU-Pueblo had two prime chances to score in the first two innings, but Berg worked out of both jams before settling into a groove. The ThunderWolves opened the game with a double to left center before working a walk. The next batter advanced the runners with a sacrifice bunt, but Berg got out of the inning with a pop up and a groundout. CSU-Pueblo recorded another double to open the second inning before Berg struck out the side to get out of the jam.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5289">Grant Schmidt</a>&nbsp;picked up two of the first four hits for the Tigers with a single in the fourth and a double in the sixth, but the left fielder was stranded on second in both frames. FHSU had prime chances to score in the eighth and ninth, but left a pair of runners on in both innings.

After scattering just four hits and striking out eight batters over eight scoreless innings, Berg gave way to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5283">Jacob Ensz</a>&nbsp;(3-0) out of the bullpen in the ninth. The lefty did not allow a hit, walking one batter while striking out three to secure the win.

Fort Hays State finally broke through in the 10th, taking advantage of a leadoff single from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>. The shortstop sent a hard liner right back up the middle, deflecting off the pitcher's glove towards the left side of the infield.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;came through with a double into the gap in left center two batters later before CSU-Pueblo intentionally walked Schmidt, loading the bases for Truslow. The first baseman took the first two pitches before sending a 2-0 pitch soaring into left center, plenty deep enough to plate&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5273">Drake Angeron</a>&nbsp;for the walk-off win.

Brunson (3-for-4) and Schmidt (2-for-4) were responsible for five of the eight Tiger hits on the day, with Stephens,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5293">Jaxson Webb</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5267">Tyler Olson</a>&nbsp;each adding one base knock.

McIntyre finished the game with eight strikeouts while scattering five hits over 7.1 scoreless innings. Dane Kapande (0-1) took the loss after allowing three hits and three walks while striking out three over two innings of relief.

The Tigers and ThunderWolves will resume the series on Saturday (Feb. 22) with a doubleheader beginning at noon.

NOTES: -It was the first 1-0 win for the Tigers since 2007. FHSU won three 1-0 games that season. -FHSU is now 19-14 all-time in 1-0 decisions.
 -It was the fewest runs scored in a game at Larks Park since April 20, 2007, a 1-0 nine-inning win over Southwest Baptist in which current assistant coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=857">Dusty Washburn</a>&nbsp;tallied a team-high two hits.&nbsp;&nbsp; -This is the first time the Tigers have had multiple shutout victories in one season since 2013.

HAYS, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5290">Zach Berg</a>&nbsp;tossed eight scoreless innings and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5298">Corbin Truslow</a>&nbsp;drove in the lone run of the game on a 10th-inning sacrifice fly in a series-opening victory over CSU-Pueblo for the Fort Hays State baseball team Friday (Feb. 21). The Tigers are now 10-3 on the season, while the ThunderWolves move to 3-4 overall.With a stiff wind blowing in and both starting pitchers looking sharp, both offenses struggled to get things going all afternoon. The Tigers did not record a hit until the fourth inning against Pueblo starter Tim McIntyre and did not advance a runner to third base until the eighth inning, while the ThunderWolves were limited to just four hits over 10 innings.CSU-Pueblo had two prime chances to score in the first two innings, but Berg worked out of both jams before settling into a groove. The ThunderWolves opened the game with a double to left center before working a walk. The next batter advanced the runners with a sacrifice bunt, but Berg got out of the inning with a pop up and a groundout. CSU-Pueblo recorded another double to open the second inning before Berg struck out the side to get out of the jam.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5289">Grant Schmidt</a>&nbsp;picked up two of the first four hits for the Tigers with a single in the fourth and a double in the sixth, but the left fielder was stranded on second in both frames. FHSU had prime chances to score in the eighth and ninth, but left a pair of runners on in both innings.After scattering just four hits and striking out eight batters over eight scoreless innings, Berg gave way to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5283">Jacob Ensz</a>&nbsp;(3-0) out of the bullpen in the ninth. The lefty did not allow a hit, walking one batter while striking out three to secure the win.Fort Hays State finally broke through in the 10th, taking advantage of a leadoff single from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5276">Griffin Brunson</a>. The shortstop sent a hard liner right back up the middle, deflecting off the pitcher's glove towards the left side of the infield.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5291">Garrett Stephens</a>&nbsp;came through with a double into the gap in left center two batters later before CSU-Pueblo intentionally walked Schmidt, loading the bases for Truslow. The first baseman took the first two pitches before sending a 2-0 pitch soaring into left center, plenty deep enough to plate&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5273">Drake Angeron</a>&nbsp;for the walk-off win.Brunson (3-for-4) and Schmidt (2-for-4) were responsible for five of the eight Tiger hits on the day, with Stephens,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5293">Jaxson Webb</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5267">Tyler Olson</a>&nbsp;each adding one base knock.McIntyre finished the game with eight strikeouts while scattering five hits over 7.1 scoreless innings. Dane Kapande (0-1) took the loss after allowing three hits and three walks while striking out three over two innings of relief.The Tigers and ThunderWolves will resume the series on Saturday (Feb. 22) with a doubleheader beginning at noon.NOTES: -It was the first 1-0 win for the Tigers since 2007. FHSU won three 1-0 games that season. -FHSU is now 19-14 all-time in 1-0 decisions.
 -It was the fewest runs scored in a game at Larks Park since April 20, 2007, a 1-0 nine-inning win over Southwest Baptist in which current assistant coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=857">Dusty Washburn</a>&nbsp;tallied a team-high two hits.&nbsp;&nbsp; -This is the first time the Tigers have had multiple shutout victories in one season since 2013. FHSU Sports Information

Tiger baseball wins in extra innings over Thunderwolves



EDMOND, Okla. – Fort Hays State Softball struggled to generate runs in its pair of games on Friday in Oklahoma at the Edmond Regional Softball Festival. The Tigers fell 8-1 in their first contest to 21st-ranked Texas A&amp;M-Commerce before getting shutout 1-0 against Cameron. FHSU moved to 8-6 overall on the season.

Texas A&amp;M-Commerce 8, Fort Hays State 1 The Lions used the power game at the plate to put up all eight of their runs. They opened the scoring in the first with a 2-RBI double to left center by pitcher Alyssa LeBlanc. The lead doubled in the third inning on a 2-run homer by Madison Schaefer.

LeBlanc held the Tigers hitless through 3.2 innings, but allowed her only run of the game on the Tigers' only hit. After LeBlanc loaded the bases with a walk, hit batter, and another walk,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5343">Elise Capra</a>&nbsp;pushed a single through the right side of the infield to plate a run. LeBlanc prevented any further damage by getting a weak grounder to end the Tiger threat. The Tigers only had one other batter reach base the remainder of the game, coming on an error in the seventh.

The Lions added four runs on another pair of two-run homers by Kinsie Hebler (5th&nbsp;inning) and Schaefer's second of the game (7th&nbsp;inning).

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5344">Hailey Chapman</a>&nbsp;allowed all eight runs in 6.1 innings of work, giving up seven hits and two walks. She struck out seven batters. Chapman is now 4-4 on the year.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5356">Mahealani Haegele</a>&nbsp;pitched the final 0.2 innings.

LeBlanc struck out 11 Tigers in her complete-game one-hit outing, moving to 3-1 on the season.

Cameron 1, Fort Hays State 0 Fort Hays State struggled to move baserunners when it had opportunities in the second contest of the day. The Tigers scratched out five singles in the game, but never advanced a runner past second base.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5348">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;allowed a double to open the bottom of the third inning and then a walk, which put two runners on with no outs. After a fielder's choice cut down the lead runner at third, Nelson walked two straight batters that she had 0-2 counts on, which forced in the game's only run. The first of the two walks was a seven-pitch at bat, while the second was a nine-pitch at bat with three foul balls.

The Tigers twice had their leadoff batter reach base, occurring in the third and sixth innings. A pop up by the second batter in the third and strikeouts from the second and third batters in the sixth kept runners from advancing into scoring position with less than two outs.

Nelson moved to 3-2 on the season with the loss, allowing five hits and three walks. Bethany Hines pitched the complete game shutout for Cameron with nine strikeouts, moving to 6-4 on the year. She did not allow a walk.

The Tigers face Midwestern State (Texas) and St. Mary's (Texas) on Saturday. The game against Midwestern State will be at Central Oklahoma's home field, scheduled for 12 pm, while the game against St. Mary's is at Oklahoma Christian's home field, scheduled for 6 pm.



EDMOND, Okla. – Fort Hays State Softball struggled to generate runs in its pair of games on Friday in Oklahoma at the Edmond Regional Softball Festival. The Tigers fell 8-1 in their first contest to 21st-ranked Texas A&amp;M-Commerce before getting shutout 1-0 against Cameron. FHSU moved to 8-6 overall on the season.Texas A&amp;M-Commerce 8, Fort Hays State 1 The Lions used the power game at the plate to put up all eight of their runs. They opened the scoring in the first with a 2-RBI double to left center by pitcher Alyssa LeBlanc. The lead doubled in the third inning on a 2-run homer by Madison Schaefer.LeBlanc held the Tigers hitless through 3.2 innings, but allowed her only run of the game on the Tigers' only hit. After LeBlanc loaded the bases with a walk, hit batter, and another walk,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5343">Elise Capra</a>&nbsp;pushed a single through the right side of the infield to plate a run. LeBlanc prevented any further damage by getting a weak grounder to end the Tiger threat. The Tigers only had one other batter reach base the remainder of the game, coming on an error in the seventh.The Lions added four runs on another pair of two-run homers by Kinsie Hebler (5th&nbsp;inning) and Schaefer's second of the game (7th&nbsp;inning).<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5344">Hailey Chapman</a>&nbsp;allowed all eight runs in 6.1 innings of work, giving up seven hits and two walks. She struck out seven batters. Chapman is now 4-4 on the year.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5356">Mahealani Haegele</a>&nbsp;pitched the final 0.2 innings.LeBlanc struck out 11 Tigers in her complete-game one-hit outing, moving to 3-1 on the season.Cameron 1, Fort Hays State 0 Fort Hays State struggled to move baserunners when it had opportunities in the second contest of the day. The Tigers scratched out five singles in the game, but never advanced a runner past second base.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5348">Michaelanne Nelson</a>&nbsp;allowed a double to open the bottom of the third inning and then a walk, which put two runners on with no outs. After a fielder's choice cut down the lead runner at third, Nelson walked two straight batters that she had 0-2 counts on, which forced in the game's only run. The first of the two walks was a seven-pitch at bat, while the second was a nine-pitch at bat with three foul balls.The Tigers twice had their leadoff batter reach base, occurring in the third and sixth innings. A pop up by the second batter in the third and strikeouts from the second and third batters in the sixth kept runners from advancing into scoring position with less than two outs.Nelson moved to 3-2 on the season with the loss, allowing five hits and three walks. Bethany Hines pitched the complete game shutout for Cameron with nine strikeouts, moving to 6-4 on the year. She did not allow a walk.The Tigers face Midwestern State (Texas) and St. Mary's (Texas) on Saturday. The game against Midwestern State will be at Central Oklahoma's home field, scheduled for 12 pm, while the game against St. Mary's is at Oklahoma Christian's home field, scheduled for 6 pm.

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Offense struggles as Tiger softball drops pair in Oklahoma

<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22The%20Associated%20Press%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By The Associated Press</a>

Attica 66, Hutchinson Central Christian 64, OT

Chase County vs. Osage City, ppd. to Feb 20th.

Hutchinson Central Christian 54, Attica 36

<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22The%20Associated%20Press%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By The Associated Press</a>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Attica 66, Hutchinson Central Christian 64, OTBurlingame 57, West Franklin 38Burrton 44, Cunningham 42Centralia 57, Axtell 37Eureka 50, Cherryvale 45Frankfort 69, Linn 42Norton 55, Ellis 54Norwich 56, Stafford 46, 3OTPleasanton 63, Bronaugh, Mo. 51Pratt Skyline 78, Fairfield 34Trego 59, Quinter 53Valley Heights 56, BV Randolph 51Wichita Southeast 55, Crest 35POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Chase County vs. Osage City, ppd. to Feb 20th.GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Burlingame 44, West Franklin 26Centralia 57, Axtell 37Crest 38, Wichita Southeast 31Cunningham 48, Burrton 18Eureka 56, Cherryvale 47Frankfort 63, Linn 44Hutchinson Central Christian 54, Attica 36Norton 54, Ellis 39Pleasanton 26, Bronaugh, Mo. 21Trego 66, Quinter 16Valley Heights 65, BV Randolph 57Wamego 49, Concordia 24POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Chase County vs. Osage City, ppd. to Feb 20th.

Thursday's high school basketball scores

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State battled toe-to-toe with the 23rd-ranked
Rogers State Hillcats Thursday night but couldn’t overcome poor 3-point shooting and lost 74-68. The Tigers (12-13, 5-11 MIAA) have lost
two-straight following a season-long five-game win streak. The Hillcats (21-5,
13-4 MIAA) have won 10 of their last 11 and moved into second place in the MIAA
following Missouri Southern’s last second loss at No. 1 Northwest
Missouri State.

After a back-and-forth start to the game, the Tigers built
several six-point leads, the last coming with 7:08 to play in the first half. Rogers
State answered with a 16-5 run to go up five and led 39-36 at halftime.

The Hillcats scored the first five points of the second half
to build their biggest lead of the game at 44-36. The Tigers scored the next
seven to pull within one and eventually took the lead back at 52-49 on an Aaron Nicholson three-point play with 12:14 left. 

Rogers State scored the next six points and took the lead back for good. The Tigers hit only one of their next 10 shots over the next eight minutes but stayed in the game at the free throw line, shooting 35 in the game.

The Tigers shot 46-percent for the game but went 1-for-14
from three-point range and were 0-for-9 from distance in the second half.

The Hillcats shot 45-percent but went 9-for-19 from distance
and 19-of-22 from the free throw line.

Nyjee Wright led the Tigers with 17 points. Jared Vitztum
added 12 and 10 rebounds and Gilbert Peters scored 10.

Marques Sumner hit five 3s and led the Hillcats with 23
points.

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State battled toe-to-toe with the 23rd-ranked
Rogers State Hillcats Thursday night but couldn’t overcome poor 3-point shooting and lost 74-68. The Tigers (12-13, 5-11 MIAA) have lost
two-straight following a season-long five-game win streak. The Hillcats (21-5,
13-4 MIAA) have won 10 of their last 11 and moved into second place in the MIAA
following Missouri Southern’s last second loss at No. 1 Northwest
Missouri State.After a back-and-forth start to the game, the Tigers built
several six-point leads, the last coming with 7:08 to play in the first half. Rogers
State answered with a 16-5 run to go up five and led 39-36 at halftime.The Hillcats scored the first five points of the second half
to build their biggest lead of the game at 44-36. The Tigers scored the next
seven to pull within one and eventually took the lead back at 52-49 on an Aaron Nicholson three-point play with 12:14 left. Rogers State scored the next six points and took the lead back for good. The Tigers hit only one of their next 10 shots over the next eight minutes but stayed in the game at the free throw line, shooting 35 in the game.The Tigers shot 46-percent for the game but went 1-for-14
from three-point range and were 0-for-9 from distance in the second half.The Hillcats shot 45-percent but went 9-for-19 from distance
and 19-of-22 from the free throw line.Nyjee Wright led the Tigers with 17 points. Jared Vitztum
added 12 and 10 rebounds and Gilbert Peters scored 10.Marques Sumner hit five 3s and led the Hillcats with 23
points.

Tigers come up short to No. 23 Rogers State

HAYS, Kan. – When the Fort Hays State women’s basketball
team played MIAA newcomer Rogers State a month and a half ago in Claremore they
needed a fourth quarter rally two win by two. The rematch in Hays Thursday had
very little drama. The Tigers (19-6, 10-6 MIAA) scored 13 unanswered to open
the game then scored the final 13 points of the first quarter to build a
25-point lead and cruised to a 100-59 victory.

The Tigers shot 57-percent for the game including 9-of-22 from
beyond the arc while holding Rogers State (4-22, 2-15 MIAA) to 34-percent
shooting.

All five Tiger starters scored double-figures led by Kacey
Kennett’s 16 points. Kennett hit four threes and pulled down six rebounds.
Jaden Hobbs added 14 points and three assists, Whitney Randall and Belle
Barbieri both scored 12 and Taylor Rolfs added 10.

Barbieri also pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds for her
eighth double-double of the season. 

HAYS, Kan. – When the Fort Hays State women’s basketball
team played MIAA newcomer Rogers State a month and a half ago in Claremore they
needed a fourth quarter rally two win by two. The rematch in Hays Thursday had
very little drama. The Tigers (19-6, 10-6 MIAA) scored 13 unanswered to open
the game then scored the final 13 points of the first quarter to build a
25-point lead and cruised to a 100-59 victory.<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/764100610&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe>

<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/764072251&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>The Tigers shot 57-percent for the game including 9-of-22 from
beyond the arc while holding Rogers State (4-22, 2-15 MIAA) to 34-percent
shooting.All five Tiger starters scored double-figures led by Kacey
Kennett’s 16 points. Kennett hit four threes and pulled down six rebounds.
Jaden Hobbs added 14 points and three assists, Whitney Randall and Belle
Barbieri both scored 12 and Taylor Rolfs added 10.Barbieri also pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds for her
eighth double-double of the season.

Tiger women roll past Rogers State

#23 Rogers State (20-5, 12-4 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (12-12, 5-10 MIAA) Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 7:30 pm Hays, Kan. - Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>

Game Sponsor: High Plains Farm Credit Student Section Theme: Throwback Thursday Promotions: Storm Cheer performance at halftime, FHSU Cheer/Tiger Deb performance at halftime. FHSU Faculty/Staff Appreciation- All Faculty/Staff at FHSU receive (1) FREE (GA) ticket

It is coming down to crunch time in the 2019-20 basketball season for the Fort Hays State Men's Basketball team with just two weeks remaining in regular season play. The Tigers continue their quest to finish within the top 10 of the MIAA standings and make the MIAA Tournament in Kansas City. A big hurdle sits in their way Thursday night when they play host to No. 23 ranked Rogers State at 7:30 pm. FHSU enters at 12-12 overall, 5-10 in the MIAA, while Rogers State is 20-5 overall, 12-4 in the MIAA.

The Tigers played well against the Hillcats for nearly 25 minutes earlier this year in Claremore, but went cold from the field and turned the ball over 10 times in the final 16 minutes, seeing a 7-point lead turn into a 10-point loss. It was the first-ever meeting between FHSU and Rogers State in men's basketball, so this will be the first-ever trip for Rogers State to Gross Memorial Coliseum on Thursday night.

Fort Hays State enters the week tied for ninth in the MIAA standings with Pittsburg State at 5-10. Central Oklahoma and Central Missouri lurk only a half-game back in a tie for 11th&nbsp;at 5-11. Emporia State is only one game back in 12th&nbsp;at 4-11 in conference play.

Fort Hays State had a five-game win streak snapped at Lincoln this past Saturday, a three-point loss in overtime.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5315">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;had a career-high 24 points and added 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season. He continues to lead the Tigers at 14 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.

The Tigers have won their last four home games, a run that includes Kansas Wesleyan, Nebraska-Kearney, Newman, and Central Oklahoma. The Tigers are 4-0 at home against MIAA teams they play or have played twice in the regular season. They will be meeting Rogers State and Northeastern State for the second time this week.

Rogers State has four players averaging double figures in scoring, led by Marques Sumner at 13.7 per game. The four Hillcats that average at least 28 minutes per game all average at least nine points per game.



<figure>
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 </figure>#23 Rogers State (20-5, 12-4 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (12-12, 5-10 MIAA) Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 7:30 pm Hays, Kan. - Gross Memorial Coliseum Radio: KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>Game Sponsor: High Plains Farm Credit Student Section Theme: Throwback Thursday Promotions: Storm Cheer performance at halftime, FHSU Cheer/Tiger Deb performance at halftime. FHSU Faculty/Staff Appreciation- All Faculty/Staff at FHSU receive (1) FREE (GA) ticket It is coming down to crunch time in the 2019-20 basketball season for the Fort Hays State Men's Basketball team with just two weeks remaining in regular season play. The Tigers continue their quest to finish within the top 10 of the MIAA standings and make the MIAA Tournament in Kansas City. A big hurdle sits in their way Thursday night when they play host to No. 23 ranked Rogers State at 7:30 pm. FHSU enters at 12-12 overall, 5-10 in the MIAA, while Rogers State is 20-5 overall, 12-4 in the MIAA.The Tigers played well against the Hillcats for nearly 25 minutes earlier this year in Claremore, but went cold from the field and turned the ball over 10 times in the final 16 minutes, seeing a 7-point lead turn into a 10-point loss. It was the first-ever meeting between FHSU and Rogers State in men's basketball, so this will be the first-ever trip for Rogers State to Gross Memorial Coliseum on Thursday night.Fort Hays State enters the week tied for ninth in the MIAA standings with Pittsburg State at 5-10. Central Oklahoma and Central Missouri lurk only a half-game back in a tie for 11th&nbsp;at 5-11. Emporia State is only one game back in 12th&nbsp;at 4-11 in conference play.Fort Hays State had a five-game win streak snapped at Lincoln this past Saturday, a three-point loss in overtime.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5315">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;had a career-high 24 points and added 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season. He continues to lead the Tigers at 14 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.The Tigers have won their last four home games, a run that includes Kansas Wesleyan, Nebraska-Kearney, Newman, and Central Oklahoma. The Tigers are 4-0 at home against MIAA teams they play or have played twice in the regular season. They will be meeting Rogers State and Northeastern State for the second time this week.Rogers State has four players averaging double figures in scoring, led by Marques Sumner at 13.7 per game. The four Hillcats that average at least 28 minutes per game all average at least nine points per game.

FHSU Sports Information

Tigers host No. 23 Rogers State Thursday



The Fort Hays State women's basketball team returns home for its final homestand of the season Thursday when the Tigers host Rogers State. First tip in the MIAA clash is slated for 5:30 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

Promotions Game Sponsor: High Plains Farm Credit National Anthem: O'Loughlin Elementary (women) / Tiger Tots (men) Student Section Theme: Throwback Thursday Halftime Performances: FHSU Cheer/Tiger Debs, Storm Cheer FHSU Faculty/Staff Appreciation: All Fort Hays State University faculty and staff receive one (1) FREE general admission ticket FHSU Student Night: Prizes given to FHSU students throughout the evening

The Tigers defeated the Hillcats earlier this season&nbsp;(1/11/20) in Claremore, Okla. in the first-ever meeting between the two schools.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5430">Belle Barbieri</a>&nbsp;led the team with a season-high 20 points alongside 10 rebounds in the victory.

Fort Hays State is looking to keep pace in the race for a spot in the NCAA Division II Central Regional. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Tigers were ranked eighth in the initial set of regional rankings released Wednesday. Eight teams, three automatic bids and five at-large selections, will earn the right to play for a national title in the 2020 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship.

After dishing out nine assists in a game for the third time this season in Saturday's win at Lincoln,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5442">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;lifted her season average to 4.9 assists per game, third-highest in program history. The junior leads the league and ranks 14th in the country with an assist/turnover ratio of 2.49.

Fort Hays State is 10-2 at home this season, reaching double figures in wins inside Gross Memorial Coliseum for the 10th season in a row. The Tigers have not lost more than two games at home since the 2011-12 season (12-3).

Rogers State heads to Hays in search of its first road win of the season. The Hillcats are 0-12 away from the Claremore Expo Center this season. RSU ranks 11th in the league in points scored, averaging 62.2 points per contest, while allowing an MIAA-high&nbsp;78.1 points each game. Alicia Brown is one of five Hillcats averaging at least eight points per game, leading the team with 8.9 points each night. Darian Jackson grabs a team-high 6.0 rebounds per contest while Vanessa Gajdosova&nbsp;dishes out 2.4 assists each game.

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The Fort Hays State women's basketball team returns home for its final homestand of the season Thursday when the Tigers host Rogers State. First tip in the MIAA clash is slated for 5:30 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.You can listen to the game on KJLS (103.3-FM) <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KJLS">LISTEN LIVE</a>Promotions Game Sponsor: High Plains Farm Credit National Anthem: O'Loughlin Elementary (women) / Tiger Tots (men) Student Section Theme: Throwback Thursday Halftime Performances: FHSU Cheer/Tiger Debs, Storm Cheer FHSU Faculty/Staff Appreciation: All Fort Hays State University faculty and staff receive one (1) FREE general admission ticket FHSU Student Night: Prizes given to FHSU students throughout the eveningThe Tigers defeated the Hillcats earlier this season&nbsp;(1/11/20) in Claremore, Okla. in the first-ever meeting between the two schools.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5430">Belle Barbieri</a>&nbsp;led the team with a season-high 20 points alongside 10 rebounds in the victory.Fort Hays State is looking to keep pace in the race for a spot in the NCAA Division II Central Regional. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Tigers were ranked eighth in the initial set of regional rankings released Wednesday. Eight teams, three automatic bids and five at-large selections, will earn the right to play for a national title in the 2020 NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Championship.After dishing out nine assists in a game for the third time this season in Saturday's win at Lincoln,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5442">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;lifted her season average to 4.9 assists per game, third-highest in program history. The junior leads the league and ranks 14th in the country with an assist/turnover ratio of 2.49.Fort Hays State is 10-2 at home this season, reaching double figures in wins inside Gross Memorial Coliseum for the 10th season in a row. The Tigers have not lost more than two games at home since the 2011-12 season (12-3).Rogers State heads to Hays in search of its first road win of the season. The Hillcats are 0-12 away from the Claremore Expo Center this season. RSU ranks 11th in the league in points scored, averaging 62.2 points per contest, while allowing an MIAA-high&nbsp;78.1 points each game. Alicia Brown is one of five Hillcats averaging at least eight points per game, leading the team with 8.9 points each night. Darian Jackson grabs a team-high 6.0 rebounds per contest while Vanessa Gajdosova&nbsp;dishes out 2.4 assists each game.FHSU Sports Information

FHSU women's basketball hosts Rogers State

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Davide Moretti scored 18 points, including a 3-pointer right after Cartier Diarra missed an easy breakaway dunk that would have tied the score midway through the second half, and Texas Tech beat Kansas State 69-62. 

Freshman Jahmi'us Ramsey had 17 points for the Red Raiders. 

Texas Tech kept sole possession of third place in the Big 12, a game ahead of No. 17 West Virginia. 

Xavier Sneed had 15 points for the last-place Wildcats. Kansas State's six-game losing streak is its longest since 2005.&nbsp;

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Davide Moretti scored 18 points, including a 3-pointer right after Cartier Diarra missed an easy breakaway dunk that would have tied the score midway through the second half, and Texas Tech beat Kansas State 69-62. Freshman Jahmi'us Ramsey had 17 points for the Red Raiders. Texas Tech kept sole possession of third place in the Big 12, a game ahead of No. 17 West Virginia. Xavier Sneed had 15 points for the last-place Wildcats. Kansas State's six-game losing streak is its longest since 2005.&nbsp;

Moretti, Texas Tech top K-State, stay in 3rd in Big 12



WICHITA, Kan. - The 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling team dropped its final dual of the regular season on Wednesday (Jan. 19, losing to Newman 26-14. The Tigers wrap up the dual season 5-7 overall and 1-3 in the MIAA while Newman improves to 5-3 on the year and 2-2 in league action.

Newman took control early with pins in each of the first two matches of the evening. Second-ranked&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;helped the Tigers turn things around with his 13th victory in as many tries this season, earning an 11-2 major decision against Baylor Newman. The senior recorded three takedowns and two escapes while picking up two penalty points and a ride time point, moving to 3-0 in MIAA duals this season.

The Jets responded with wins in each of the next four matches, taking a commanding 26-4 lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;stopped the momentum with an impressive 6-0 victory over Nate Panagakis at 184 pounds. Jones took an early 2-0 lead with a first period takedown before preventing Panagakis from escaping for the duration of the second period. Jones upped the lead to 3-0 with a quick escape in the final period before grabbing a final takedown to secure the victory.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;added to the Tiger total with another decision at 197 pounds, outlasting Ivan Balavage, 9-7. The senior recorded takedowns in all three periods and added a pair of escapes and a ride time point to pick up his second MIAA dual win of the season.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;moved to 3-1 in conference duals on the year with a dominant 8-0 victory over Thor Balavage. Cooper tallied a takedown in all three periods and added a quick escape in the third period before comfortably earning the ride time point.

The Tigers will return to Gross Memorial Coliseum to host the 2020 NCAA Division II Super Region 4 Championships on Sunday, March 1.

WICHITA, Kan. - The 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling team dropped its final dual of the regular season on Wednesday (Jan. 19, losing to Newman 26-14. The Tigers wrap up the dual season 5-7 overall and 1-3 in the MIAA while Newman improves to 5-3 on the year and 2-2 in league action.Newman took control early with pins in each of the first two matches of the evening. Second-ranked&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;helped the Tigers turn things around with his 13th victory in as many tries this season, earning an 11-2 major decision against Baylor Newman. The senior recorded three takedowns and two escapes while picking up two penalty points and a ride time point, moving to 3-0 in MIAA duals this season.The Jets responded with wins in each of the next four matches, taking a commanding 26-4 lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;stopped the momentum with an impressive 6-0 victory over Nate Panagakis at 184 pounds. Jones took an early 2-0 lead with a first period takedown before preventing Panagakis from escaping for the duration of the second period. Jones upped the lead to 3-0 with a quick escape in the final period before grabbing a final takedown to secure the victory.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;added to the Tiger total with another decision at 197 pounds, outlasting Ivan Balavage, 9-7. The senior recorded takedowns in all three periods and added a pair of escapes and a ride time point to pick up his second MIAA dual win of the season.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;moved to 3-1 in conference duals on the year with a dominant 8-0 victory over Thor Balavage. Cooper tallied a takedown in all three periods and added a quick escape in the third period before comfortably earning the ride time point.The Tigers will return to Gross Memorial Coliseum to host the 2020 NCAA Division II Super Region 4 Championships on Sunday, March 1.Newman 26, #22 Fort Hays State 14

125 | Jake Patch&nbsp;(Newman) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5385">Colin Cole</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) (Fall 4:17)133 | Tyler Lawley&nbsp;(Newman) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5384">Dy'Juan Carney</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) (Fall 2:43)141 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5381">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over&nbsp;Baylor Smith&nbsp;(Newman) (MD 11-2)149 | Kevin Kissane&nbsp;(Newman) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5396">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) (Dec 7-4)157 | Mario Rodriguez&nbsp;(Newman) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5392">Josh Lenker</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) (TF 19-4 7:00)165 | Kendall Frame&nbsp;(Newman) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5554">Conrad Vajnar</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) (Dec 10-3)174 | JD Johnson&nbsp;(Newman) over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5410">Matt Hook</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) (Dec 10-6)184 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5391">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over&nbsp;Nate Panagakis&nbsp;(Newman) (Dec 6-0)197 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5388">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over&nbsp;Ivan Balavage&nbsp;(Newman) (Dec 9-7)285 |&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5387">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;(Fort Hays State) over&nbsp;Thor Balavage&nbsp;(Newman) (MD 8-0)