MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins their second straight walk off against the Kansas City Royals, this time overcoming a four-run deficit for a 5-4 win on Saturday.

Harrison Bader and Kody Clemens homered for Minnesota, which won for the 16th time in 18 games.

Pinch-hitter Carlos Correa walked against Daniel Lynch IV (3-1) to open the Minnesota ninth and advanced to second two batters later when pinch-hitter Ryan Jeffers also walked. With Steven Cruz pitching, Lee grounded a ball up the middle for his first career walk-off hit.

Ty France hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/twins-royals-score-56d857e4ea28dd4cec2724a89785a02f">two-run home run</a>&nbsp;in the ninth in the Twins 3-1 win on Friday.

Minnesota closer Jhoan Duran (3-0) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win.

Vinnie Pasquantino had three hits for Kansas City, which struck out a season-high 18 times. Bobby Witt Jr. tied a career high with four of those.

Pasquantino had an RBI double and Salvador Perez an RBI single in the fifth for a 4-0 Kansas City lead, but Bader homered and France had a two-out, two-run single in the inning to get the Twins within 4-3.

Clemens tied the game with a home run leading off the sixth against Royals’ starter Michael Wacha, who allowed seven hits and four earned runs in five-plus innings.

With the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the ninth, Kansas City’s Drew Waters bounced back to Duran to end the threat.

In his second start since being recalled from Triple-A last Sunday, Minnesota’s Zebby Matthews needed 81 pitches to get through four innings. The right-hander allowed two earned runs on five hits but struck out a career-high nine.

Royals LHP Kris Bubic (5-2, 1.47) will face Twins RHP Bailey Ober (4-1, 3.68) on Sunday.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins their second straight walk off against the Kansas City Royals, this time overcoming a four-run deficit for a 5-4 win on Saturday.Harrison Bader and Kody Clemens homered for Minnesota, which won for the 16th time in 18 games.Pinch-hitter Carlos Correa walked against Daniel Lynch IV (3-1) to open the Minnesota ninth and advanced to second two batters later when pinch-hitter Ryan Jeffers also walked. With Steven Cruz pitching, Lee grounded a ball up the middle for his first career walk-off hit.Ty France hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/twins-royals-score-56d857e4ea28dd4cec2724a89785a02f">two-run home run</a>&nbsp;in the ninth in the Twins 3-1 win on Friday.Minnesota closer Jhoan Duran (3-0) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win.Vinnie Pasquantino had three hits for Kansas City, which struck out a season-high 18 times. Bobby Witt Jr. tied a career high with four of those.Pasquantino had an RBI double and Salvador Perez an RBI single in the fifth for a 4-0 Kansas City lead, but Bader homered and France had a two-out, two-run single in the inning to get the Twins within 4-3.Clemens tied the game with a home run leading off the sixth against Royals’ starter Michael Wacha, who allowed seven hits and four earned runs in five-plus innings.<h2>Key moment</h2>With the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the ninth, Kansas City’s Drew Waters bounced back to Duran to end the threat.<h2>Key stat</h2>In his second start since being recalled from Triple-A last Sunday, Minnesota’s Zebby Matthews needed 81 pitches to get through four innings. The right-hander allowed two earned runs on five hits but struck out a career-high nine.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals LHP Kris Bubic (5-2, 1.47) will face Twins RHP Bailey Ober (4-1, 3.68) on Sunday.

⚾Lee's single gives Twins second straight walk-off win over Royals

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ty France hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night for their 15th win in 17 games.

With the score 1-1. Carlos Correa reached on an infield single off Lucas Erceg (1-1) and France hit a first-pitch slider feet into the bullpen in left-center for his fourth homer this season.

Correa, who passed concussion protocol and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/twins-correa-concussion-reinstated-b6931986befecf5f3960439da899d53c">was activated from the 7-day injured list</a>, hit a 429-foot homer in the second against Noah Cameron. Fans at the game received Carlos Correa Jedi bobbleheads.

Cole Sands (3-1) pitched a perfect ninth.

Vinnie Pasquantino had two hits for the Royals, while Cavan Biggio had a double and drove in a run.

Cameron, a 25-year-old left-hander making his third major league start, allowed one run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings while striking out eight and walking one. He has a 0.93 ERA in 19 2/3 innings.

Pablo López gave up one run and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Biggio's first-inning double scored Jonathan India.

With the score 1-1 and two on in the third, López struck out Biggio and retired Drew Waters on a flyout.

Kansas City was 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position, all against López.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1748096470123.jpeg" alt="Minnesota Twins' Ty France (13) hits a walkoff two-run home run during ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)" />
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 </figure>MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ty France hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night for their 15th win in 17 games.With the score 1-1. Carlos Correa reached on an infield single off Lucas Erceg (1-1) and France hit a first-pitch slider feet into the bullpen in left-center for his fourth homer this season.Correa, who passed concussion protocol and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/twins-correa-concussion-reinstated-b6931986befecf5f3960439da899d53c">was activated from the 7-day injured list</a>, hit a 429-foot homer in the second against Noah Cameron. Fans at the game received Carlos Correa Jedi bobbleheads.Cole Sands (3-1) pitched a perfect ninth.Vinnie Pasquantino had two hits for the Royals, while Cavan Biggio had a double and drove in a run.Cameron, a 25-year-old left-hander making his third major league start, allowed one run and four hits in 6 2/3 innings while striking out eight and walking one. He has a 0.93 ERA in 19 2/3 innings.Pablo López gave up one run and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings.Biggio's first-inning double scored Jonathan India.<h2>Key moment</h2>With the score 1-1 and two on in the third, López struck out Biggio and retired Drew Waters on a flyout.<h2>Key stat</h2>Kansas City was 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position, all against López.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ France's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Twins over Royals

TOPEKA - Thanks to the new qualifying standards, TMP-Marian has for more heading to next week's state track and field meet.

KSHSAA's new system as the top three in each event from every regional qualified along with the top four performances in each event from around the state.

Under the new system, Macara Rohr, who placed fourth in the girls triple jump at Thursday's Hill City 2A Regional has qualified along with Tessa Wentling who was fifth in the high jump. Avery Montgomery placed fifth in the 100 hurdles and the girls 4x100 relay, which finished fourth, has also qualified.

The state meet is next Friday and Saturday in Wichita.

Hays Post SportsTOPEKA - Thanks to the new qualifying standards, TMP-Marian has for more heading to next week's state track and field meet.KSHSAA's new system as the top three in each event from every regional qualified along with the top four performances in each event from around the state.Under the new system, Macara Rohr, who placed fourth in the girls triple jump at Thursday's Hill City 2A Regional has qualified along with Tessa Wentling who was fifth in the high jump. Avery Montgomery placed fifth in the 100 hurdles and the girls 4x100 relay, which finished fourth, has also qualified.The state meet is next Friday and Saturday in Wichita.

👟 Monarchs qualify four more for state

PUEBLO, Colo. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams saw another school record go down Friday on day two of the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.

Nolan Churchman broke his own school record in the decathlon by 139 points with a 10-event total of 7,360, finishing in fifth place to earn a spot on the All-American podium. After compiling a personal-best 4,035 points on day one, the senior wrapped up his career with three outdoor personal bests on Friday. He opened the day with a personal-best 15.19 in the 110m hurdles to collect 827 points before adding a personal best in the discus (128-9, 649 points) and an outdoor PR in the pole vault (15-1, 790 points). Churchman then accumulated 1,059 points across the final two events (javelin throw - 150-10 - 529 points, 1,500m run - 5:05.30 - 530 points).

The performance helped Churchman earn his eighth All-American trophy, including seven in multi-events (four heptathlon, three decathlon) and one in a relay. The Saint George, Kan. native posted outdoor or wind legal personal bests in five of the 10 events, including the 100m dash, high jump, 110m hurdles, discus and pole vault.

After breaking the school record in the discus throw earlier this season (160-2, 48.81m), Emma Slade placed 13th at the national meet with a top heave of 153-2. The freshman recorded that mark on her first attempt before adding a toss of 144-11 on her third attempt. She was one of only two freshman in the field of 22 competitors at the championship event.

Toby Wahlmeier concluded the day in the prelims of the 200m dash. Running in the third and final heat, the junior finished in 20th place with a time of 21.39.

The Tigers will wrap things up at the national meet with day three on Saturday (May 24) beginning at noon CT when Annabeth Baalmann competes in the women's pole vault. Wahlmeier will then team up with Hayden Albright, Avrey Albright and Drew Tolar in the 4x100m relay finals at 6:20 p.m. CT.

Full FHSU Results Day Two Women Discus 13th - Emma Slade - 153-2

Men 200m Dash Prelims 20th - Toby Wahlmeier - 21.39

Decathlon 5th - Nolan Churchman - 7,360 points @ ! - 4 team points 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913 110mH - 15.19 - 827 DT - 128-9 - 649 PV - 15-1 - 790 JT - 150-10 - 529 1,500m - 5:05.30 - 530

Day One Women 10,000m Run 9th - Emily Diercks - 35:37.29 %

Men 4x100m Prelims 5th - Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright, Drew Tolar - 39.71 q !

Long Jump 20th - Nolan Churchman - 23-1.25

Pole Vault 18th - Josiah Ball - 15-9.75

Decathlon 3rd - Nolan Churchman - 4,035 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913

! - indicates school record @ - indicates first team All-American % - indicates second team All-American

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPUEBLO, Colo. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams saw another school record go down Friday on day two of the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.Nolan Churchman broke his own school record in the decathlon by 139 points with a 10-event total of 7,360, finishing in fifth place to earn a spot on the All-American podium. After compiling a personal-best 4,035 points on day one, the senior wrapped up his career with three outdoor personal bests on Friday. He opened the day with a personal-best 15.19 in the 110m hurdles to collect 827 points before adding a personal best in the discus (128-9, 649 points) and an outdoor PR in the pole vault (15-1, 790 points). Churchman then accumulated 1,059 points across the final two events (javelin throw - 150-10 - 529 points, 1,500m run - 5:05.30 - 530 points).The performance helped Churchman earn his eighth All-American trophy, including seven in multi-events (four heptathlon, three decathlon) and one in a relay. The Saint George, Kan. native posted outdoor or wind legal personal bests in five of the 10 events, including the 100m dash, high jump, 110m hurdles, discus and pole vault.After breaking the school record in the discus throw earlier this season (160-2, 48.81m), Emma Slade placed 13th at the national meet with a top heave of 153-2. The freshman recorded that mark on her first attempt before adding a toss of 144-11 on her third attempt. She was one of only two freshman in the field of 22 competitors at the championship event.Toby Wahlmeier concluded the day in the prelims of the 200m dash. Running in the third and final heat, the junior finished in 20th place with a time of 21.39.The Tigers will wrap things up at the national meet with day three on Saturday (May 24) beginning at noon CT when Annabeth Baalmann competes in the women's pole vault. Wahlmeier will then team up with Hayden Albright, Avrey Albright and Drew Tolar in the 4x100m relay finals at 6:20 p.m. CT.Full FHSU Results Day Two Women Discus 13th - Emma Slade - 153-2Men 200m Dash Prelims 20th - Toby Wahlmeier - 21.39Decathlon 5th - Nolan Churchman - 7,360 points @ ! - 4 team points 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913 110mH - 15.19 - 827 DT - 128-9 - 649 PV - 15-1 - 790 JT - 150-10 - 529 1,500m - 5:05.30 - 530Day One Women 10,000m Run 9th - Emily Diercks - 35:37.29 % Men 4x100m Prelims 5th - Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright, Drew Tolar - 39.71 q !Long Jump 20th - Nolan Churchman - 23-1.25 Pole Vault 18th - Josiah Ball - 15-9.75Decathlon 3rd - Nolan Churchman - 4,035 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913 ! - indicates school record @ - indicates first team All-American % - indicates second team All-Americanq - qualified for finals

👟 Churchman shatters FHSU decathlon record at D2 Outdoor Championships

TOPEKA – Hays High will be the No. 5 seed at the KSHSAA Class 5A State Baseball Championship and open with Shawnee Heights at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at Eck Stadium in Wichita.

The Indians (18-8) are coming off a pair of one-run victories over Salina South and Andover to win their own regional this past Wednesday at Leo-Harper Field. 

This will be HHS’ 14th state tournament appearance and first since 2021 when they finished third.

The Thunderbirds (21-7) are the No. 4 seed and defeated Highland Park and De Soto in regionals. Shawnee Heights lost to 5-2 to Spring Hill in last year's state quarterfinals.

5A State Baseball Eck Stadium Wichita, Kan. Thursday, May 29 [1] St. Thomas Aquinas (24-4) vs. [8] Valley Center (17-11), 11:00 a.m. [4] Shawnee Heights (21-7) vs. Hays (18-8), 1:15 p.m. [2] Great Bend (23-5) vs. [7] Kansas City-Piper (17-10, 3:30 p.m. [3] Blue Valley Southwest (21-6) vs. [6] Goddard-Eisenhower (18-10), 5:45 p.m.

Friday, May 30 Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 11:00 a.m. Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 1:15 p.m. Third Place, 3:30 p.m. Championship, 5:45 p.m.

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsTOPEKA – Hays High will be the No. 5 seed at the KSHSAA Class 5A State Baseball Championship and open with Shawnee Heights at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at Eck Stadium in Wichita.The Indians (18-8) are coming off a pair of one-run victories over Salina South and Andover to win their own regional this past Wednesday at Leo-Harper Field. This will be HHS’ 14th state tournament appearance and first since 2021 when they finished third.The Thunderbirds (21-7) are the No. 4 seed and defeated Highland Park and De Soto in regionals. Shawnee Heights lost to 5-2 to Spring Hill in last year's state quarterfinals.5A State Baseball Eck Stadium Wichita, Kan. Thursday, May 29 [1] St. Thomas Aquinas (24-4) vs. [8] Valley Center (17-11), 11:00 a.m. [4] Shawnee Heights (21-7) vs. Hays (18-8), 1:15 p.m. [2] Great Bend (23-5) vs. [7] Kansas City-Piper (17-10, 3:30 p.m. [3] Blue Valley Southwest (21-6) vs. [6] Goddard-Eisenhower (18-10), 5:45 p.m. Friday, May 30 Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 11:00 a.m. Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 1:15 p.m. Third Place, 3:30 p.m. Championship, 5:45 p.m.

⚾ Indians five-seed at 5A state, open with Shawnee Heights

The Ellis girls track team won the Oberlin 1A Regional Thursday. It's their third-straight regional title. 

Natalee North had another impressive day by breaking her school record in the shot put by over 2 feet. The new record is 42' 7". The regional champions on the day were Natalee North in the shot and discus, Avery Boydston in the 1600 and 3200, Isabella Eck in the high jump, and Evelyn Merriman in the 200. 

Second place medalists were Aron Bencze in the shot put, Evelyn Merriman in the 100, and Avery Boydston in the 800. 

Third place medalists were Aron Bencze in the discus and the girls' 4 x 100 team of Addison Kohl, Isabella Eck, Sienna Schmidt, and Evelyn Merriman. 

All of these athletes punched their ticket to compete next week at the state track and field meet as did Sienna Schmidt in the long jump.

SubmittedThe Ellis girls track team won the Oberlin 1A Regional Thursday. It's their third-straight regional title. Natalee North had another impressive day by breaking her school record in the shot put by over 2 feet. The new record is 42' 7". The regional champions on the day were Natalee North in the shot and discus, Avery Boydston in the 1600 and 3200, Isabella Eck in the high jump, and Evelyn Merriman in the 200. Second place medalists were Aron Bencze in the shot put, Evelyn Merriman in the 100, and Avery Boydston in the 800. Third place medalists were Aron Bencze in the discus and the girls' 4 x 100 team of Addison Kohl, Isabella Eck, Sienna Schmidt, and Evelyn Merriman. All of these athletes punched their ticket to compete next week at the state track and field meet as did Sienna Schmidt in the long jump.

👟 Ellis girls win third-straight regional title

TOPEKA
– The TMP-Marian baseball team will be the three-seed at next week’s 2-1A State
Baseball Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend. The
Monarchs will open with Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan in the fourth and final
state quarterfinal game on Thursday, May 29.

TMP
brings a 24-5 record into their second straight state tournament appearance and
18th overall. They defeated Ell-Saline, Ellinwood and Ellis at their own regional to advance.

The
Panthers are 16-9 and defeated Pleasanton, Marmaton Valley and Arma-Northeast
in the Humboldt regional, outscoring the three opponents 37-1. They are
making their fifth straight state tournament appearance. They won the state
title in 2023. 

The Monarchs and Panthers met in last year's third place game with SMC winning 10-0.

2-1A State Baseball Great Bend Sports Complex Great Bend, Kan. Thursday, May 29 [1] Valley Falls (22-4) vs. [8] Medicine Lodge (11-10), 11:00 a.m. [4] Rossville (16-7) vs. [5] Whitewater-Remington (16-8), 1:15 p.m. [2] Central Heights (21-4) vs. [7] Douglass (14-10), 3:30 p.m. [3] TMP-Marian (24-5) vs. [6] St. Mary’s Colgan (16-9), 5:45 p.m.

Hays Post SportsTOPEKA
– The TMP-Marian baseball team will be the three-seed at next week’s 2-1A State
Baseball Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend. The
Monarchs will open with Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan in the fourth and final
state quarterfinal game on Thursday, May 29.TMP
brings a 24-5 record into their second straight state tournament appearance and
18th overall. They defeated Ell-Saline, Ellinwood and Ellis at their own regional to advance.The
Panthers are 16-9 and defeated Pleasanton, Marmaton Valley and Arma-Northeast
in the Humboldt regional, outscoring the three opponents 37-1. They are
making their fifth straight state tournament appearance. They won the state
title in 2023. The Monarchs and Panthers met in last year's third place game with SMC winning 10-0.2-1A State Baseball Great Bend Sports Complex Great Bend, Kan. Thursday, May 29 [1] Valley Falls (22-4) vs. [8] Medicine Lodge (11-10), 11:00 a.m. [4] Rossville (16-7) vs. [5] Whitewater-Remington (16-8), 1:15 p.m. [2] Central Heights (21-4) vs. [7] Douglass (14-10), 3:30 p.m. [3] TMP-Marian (24-5) vs. [6] St. Mary’s Colgan (16-9), 5:45 p.m.Friday, May 30 Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 11:00 a.m. Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 1:15 p.m. Third Place, 3:30 p.m. Championship, 5:45 p.m.

⚾ Monarchs 3-seed at 2-1A state, open with Colgan

PUEBLO, Colo. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams opened the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships with several strong performances Thursday. Seven athletes competed in five events on day one of the national meet, with the Tigers breaking one school record and clinching a spot in Saturday's finals and another locking up second team All-America status.

The men's 4x100m relay team of Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright and Drew Tolar combined to complete one lap around the track in 39.71, breaking one of the oldest school records in program history by two tenths of a second (39.91 - 2002). The squad finished third in the opening heat and fifth overall, securing one of nine spots in the finals on Saturday which is scheduled to open the running portion of day three at 6:20 p.m. CT.

Nolan Churchman sits in third place at the halfway point of the decathlon with a personal best opening day point total of 4,035 points, five points higher than his previous five-event best. The seven-time All-American opened the decathlon with a wind legal personal best of 10.69 in the 100m dash, taking the early lead with 931 points.

After adding 828 points in the long jump (23-2) and 569 points in the shot put (37-4.5), the senior matched his outdoor personal best in the high jump with a top clearance of 6-6.25 (1.99m) to accumulate 794 points. He did not miss a bar in the lead up to his top clearance. Churchman then concluded the day with the fastest time in the 400m dash, clocking 47.93 to add 913 points to his total and finish the day in third place, 111 points back of first place and just 17 behind second place.

Churchman also competed in the open long jump competition, finishing in 20th place with a top leap of 23-1.25.

Emily Diercks narrowly missed the podium in the 10,000m run, finishing in ninth place and securing second team All-America honors with a time of 35:37.29. The junior entered the race with the 20th best time in the field, but moved up more than 10 spots from that ranking to take home second team All-America recognition. Diercks found herself in the middle of the 22-person field for much of the race but was able to pass four runners over the final 4,000 meters to climb up to ninth.

Competing at his first national meet, Josiah Ball finished 18th in the pole vault competition with a top clearance of 15-9.75 (4.82m). The true freshman cleared that bar on his third and final attempt but was unable to cleanly surpass the next bar at 16-3.5.

Two Tigers that competed on day one will be back out on the track on Friday for day two, with Churchman completing the final five events of the decathlon beginning at 10:30 a.m. CT. Wahlmeier will run in the 200m prelims at 6:45 p.m. CT, while Emma Slade will compete in the women's discus at 3 p.m. CT.

Full FHSU Results Day One Women 10,000m Run 9th - Emily Diercks - 35:37.29 %

Long Jump 20th - Nolan Churchman - 23-1.25

Decathlon 3rd - Nolan Churchman - 4,035 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913 110mH - DT - PV - JT - 1,500m -

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPUEBLO, Colo. - The Fort Hays State men's and women's track and field teams opened the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships with several strong performances Thursday. Seven athletes competed in five events on day one of the national meet, with the Tigers breaking one school record and clinching a spot in Saturday's finals and another locking up second team All-America status.The men's 4x100m relay team of Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright and Drew Tolar combined to complete one lap around the track in 39.71, breaking one of the oldest school records in program history by two tenths of a second (39.91 - 2002). The squad finished third in the opening heat and fifth overall, securing one of nine spots in the finals on Saturday which is scheduled to open the running portion of day three at 6:20 p.m. CT.Nolan Churchman sits in third place at the halfway point of the decathlon with a personal best opening day point total of 4,035 points, five points higher than his previous five-event best. The seven-time All-American opened the decathlon with a wind legal personal best of 10.69 in the 100m dash, taking the early lead with 931 points.After adding 828 points in the long jump (23-2) and 569 points in the shot put (37-4.5), the senior matched his outdoor personal best in the high jump with a top clearance of 6-6.25 (1.99m) to accumulate 794 points. He did not miss a bar in the lead up to his top clearance. Churchman then concluded the day with the fastest time in the 400m dash, clocking 47.93 to add 913 points to his total and finish the day in third place, 111 points back of first place and just 17 behind second place.Churchman also competed in the open long jump competition, finishing in 20th place with a top leap of 23-1.25.Emily Diercks narrowly missed the podium in the 10,000m run, finishing in ninth place and securing second team All-America honors with a time of 35:37.29. The junior entered the race with the 20th best time in the field, but moved up more than 10 spots from that ranking to take home second team All-America recognition. Diercks found herself in the middle of the 22-person field for much of the race but was able to pass four runners over the final 4,000 meters to climb up to ninth.Competing at his first national meet, Josiah Ball finished 18th in the pole vault competition with a top clearance of 15-9.75 (4.82m). The true freshman cleared that bar on his third and final attempt but was unable to cleanly surpass the next bar at 16-3.5.Two Tigers that competed on day one will be back out on the track on Friday for day two, with Churchman completing the final five events of the decathlon beginning at 10:30 a.m. CT. Wahlmeier will run in the 200m prelims at 6:45 p.m. CT, while Emma Slade will compete in the women's discus at 3 p.m. CT.Full FHSU Results Day One Women 10,000m Run 9th - Emily Diercks - 35:37.29 %Men 4x100m Prelims 5th - Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright, Drew Tolar - 39.71 q !Long Jump 20th - Nolan Churchman - 23-1.25Pole Vault 18th - Josiah Ball - 15-9.75Decathlon 3rd - Nolan Churchman - 4,035 100m - 10.69 - 931 LJ - 23-2 - 828 SP - 37-4.5 - 569 HJ - 6-6.25 - 794 400m - 47.93 - 913 110mH - DT - PV - JT - 1,500m -! - indicates school record% - indicates second team All-Americanq - qualified for finals

👟 FHSU men's 4x100 relay breaks school record at D2 Outdoor Nationals

GREAT
BEND – The Hays High boys finished second and the girls third at the Great Bend
5A Regional Track and Field Meet Thursday at Memorial Stadium.

The Indians boys had three individual first place finishes. The girls had two incividuals and a relay place first.

For
the boys, Parker McGuire won the discus (154-3), Dalton Meyers the javelin (189-4)
and Jaxson Chartier the shot put (53-2.75).

Lyndi
Zimmerman won the 100 hurdles (14.91), Rylen Harrington the javelin (132-8) and
the 4x100 relay finished first (49.4) to pace the girls.

The
Indian boys had nine individuals qualify for the state meet along with a relay.
The girls had five individuals and a relay.

Kamryn McCall qualified for two individual events after a second place finish in the 200 (25.73) and third in the 100 (12.45).

Lynsi Kanak placed second in the long jump (17-6).

Caira Augustine also qualified for state with a third place finish in the high jump (5-0).

More
could be added to the state qualifying list on Friday. The top three places in each event along with the top four performances in each event from around the
state.

HHS Girls Results 100 Meter Dash 3rd - Kamryn McCall - 12.45 4th - Lyndi Zimmerman - 12.46

200 Meter Dash 2nd -&nbsp;Kamryn McCall - 25.73 3rd -&nbsp;Lyndi Zimmerman - 26.00

400 Meter Dash 4th -&nbsp;Aralen Maupin - 1:00.14

100 Meter Hurdles 1st - Lyndi Zimmerman - 14.91 300 Meter Hurdles 4th - Cara Cunningham - 48.29

High Jump 3rd -&nbsp;Caira Augustine - 5-0 4th - Caleah Sanders - 5-0 8th - Katie Linenberger - 4-10

Long Jump 2nd -&nbsp;Lynsi Kanak - 17-6 4th -&nbsp;Kamryn McCall - 16-9.5 8th -&nbsp;Jaci Schmidt - 15-3.25

Triple Jump 4th -&nbsp;Brooke Bieker - 35-0.5 6th -&nbsp;Caleah Sanders - 34-8 10th -&nbsp;Jaci Schmidt - 31-6.5

Discus 10th -&nbsp;Maddie Lohmeyer - 95-6 18th -&nbsp;Cassidy Smith - 83-6 21st -&nbsp;Zoe Winter - 81-6

Javelin 1st - Rylen Harrington - 132-8 4tj - Brooke Bieker - 119-0

Shot Put 4th -&nbsp;Zoe Winter - 35-11 12th -&nbsp;Cassidy Smith - 29-8

HHS Boys Results 100 Meter Dash 4th -&nbsp;Holden Lind - 11.19 5th -&nbsp;Jarek Purdy - 11.21

400 Meter Dash 3rd -&nbsp;Taevian Maupin-Dabney - 51.44 4th -&nbsp;Chase Zadina - 51.75

1600 Meter Run 19th -&nbsp;&nbsp; Logan Leiker - 5:14.16 21st -&nbsp;Kasdan Green - 5:22.02

3200 Meter Run 12th - Bladyn Werth - 10:58.23

110 Meter Hurdles 4th - Bryce Steffan - 15.14 8th -&nbsp;Brogan Albers - 16.01

300 Meter Hurdles 4th -&nbsp;Bryce Steffan - 39.59 10th - Brecken Otte - 45.19

High Jump 3rd -&nbsp;Kamani Jones - 6-0&nbsp;

Long Jump 4th -&nbsp;Kamani Jones - 21-4.5&nbsp; 8th -&nbsp;Andre Pfeifer - 20-10.25&nbsp; 16th - Gus Peine - 18-10.5&nbsp;

Triple Jump 2nd - Kamani Jones - 42-11&nbsp; 6th -&nbsp;Andre Pfeifer - 40-1&nbsp;

Pole Vault 3rd -&nbsp;Jace Myers - 12-0&nbsp;

Discus 1st - Parker McGuire - 154-3&nbsp; 2nd - Gus Corsair - 153-6 3rd - Jack Zeller - 147-5

Javelin 1st -&nbsp;Dalton Meyers - 189-4&nbsp; 4rh - Wyatt Kirkpatrick - 171-9&nbsp;

Shot Put 1st - Jaxson Chartier - 53-2.75&nbsp; 3rd - Tanner Geist - 51-2.5&nbsp; 5th - Caleb Englert - 50-2.5&nbsp;

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BEND – The Hays High boys finished second and the girls third at the Great Bend
5A Regional Track and Field Meet Thursday at Memorial Stadium.The Indians boys had three individual first place finishes. The girls had two incividuals and a relay place first.For
the boys, Parker McGuire won the discus (154-3), Dalton Meyers the javelin (189-4)
and Jaxson Chartier the shot put (53-2.75).Lyndi
Zimmerman won the 100 hurdles (14.91), Rylen Harrington the javelin (132-8) and
the 4x100 relay finished first (49.4) to pace the girls.The
Indian boys had nine individuals qualify for the state meet along with a relay.
The girls had five individuals and a relay.Kamryn McCall qualified for two individual events after a second place finish in the 200 (25.73) and third in the 100 (12.45).Lynsi Kanak placed second in the long jump (17-6).Caira Augustine also qualified for state with a third place finish in the high jump (5-0).More
could be added to the state qualifying list on Friday. The top three places in each event along with the top four performances in each event from around the
state.HHS Girls Results 100 Meter Dash 3rd - Kamryn McCall - 12.45 4th - Lyndi Zimmerman - 12.46200 Meter Dash 2nd -&nbsp;Kamryn McCall - 25.73 3rd -&nbsp;Lyndi Zimmerman - 26.00400 Meter Dash 4th -&nbsp;Aralen Maupin - 1:00.14100 Meter Hurdles 1st - Lyndi Zimmerman - 14.91 300 Meter Hurdles 4th - Cara Cunningham - 48.294x100 Meter Relay 1st - 49.404x400 Meter Relay 4th - 4:13.454x800 Meter Relay 6th - 11:20.08High Jump 3rd -&nbsp;Caira Augustine - 5-0 4th - Caleah Sanders - 5-0 8th - Katie Linenberger - 4-10Long Jump 2nd -&nbsp;Lynsi Kanak - 17-6 4th -&nbsp;Kamryn McCall - 16-9.5 8th -&nbsp;Jaci Schmidt - 15-3.25Triple Jump 4th -&nbsp;Brooke Bieker - 35-0.5 6th -&nbsp;Caleah Sanders - 34-8 10th -&nbsp;Jaci Schmidt - 31-6.5Pole Vault 11th - Kenlee Vehige - 8-6Discus 10th -&nbsp;Maddie Lohmeyer - 95-6 18th -&nbsp;Cassidy Smith - 83-6 21st -&nbsp;Zoe Winter - 81-6Javelin 1st - Rylen Harrington - 132-8 4tj - Brooke Bieker - 119-0Shot Put 4th -&nbsp;Zoe Winter - 35-11 12th -&nbsp;Cassidy Smith - 29-8HHS Boys Results 100 Meter Dash 4th -&nbsp;Holden Lind - 11.19 5th -&nbsp;Jarek Purdy - 11.21400 Meter Dash 3rd -&nbsp;Taevian Maupin-Dabney - 51.44 4th -&nbsp;Chase Zadina - 51.751600 Meter Run 19th -&nbsp;&nbsp; Logan Leiker - 5:14.16 21st -&nbsp;Kasdan Green - 5:22.023200 Meter Run 12th - Bladyn Werth - 10:58.23110 Meter Hurdles 4th - Bryce Steffan - 15.14 8th -&nbsp;Brogan Albers - 16.01 300 Meter Hurdles 4th -&nbsp;Bryce Steffan - 39.59 10th - Brecken Otte - 45.194x100 Meter Relay 5th - 43.084x400 Meter Relay 3rd -&nbsp;3:24.004x800 Meter Relay 5th - 9:15.32High Jump 3rd -&nbsp;Kamani Jones - 6-0&nbsp;Long Jump 4th -&nbsp;Kamani Jones - 21-4.5&nbsp; 8th -&nbsp;Andre Pfeifer - 20-10.25&nbsp; 16th - Gus Peine - 18-10.5&nbsp;Triple Jump 2nd - Kamani Jones - 42-11&nbsp; 6th -&nbsp;Andre Pfeifer - 40-1&nbsp;Pole Vault 3rd -&nbsp;Jace Myers - 12-0&nbsp;Discus 1st - Parker McGuire - 154-3&nbsp; 2nd - Gus Corsair - 153-6 3rd - Jack Zeller - 147-5Javelin 1st -&nbsp;Dalton Meyers - 189-4&nbsp; 4rh - Wyatt Kirkpatrick - 171-9&nbsp;Shot Put 1st - Jaxson Chartier - 53-2.75&nbsp; 3rd - Tanner Geist - 51-2.5&nbsp; 5th - Caleb Englert - 50-2.5&nbsp;

👟 HHS boys second, girls third at regionals

HILL
CITY – TMP-Marian had three first place finishes at Thursday’s Hill City 2A
Regional Track and Field meet. The Monarchs qualified four individuals in six
events.

The
top three places in each event qualify for state along with the top four
performances in each event from around the state.

Freshman
Piper Simpson won the girls pole vault with a personal best vault of 10-6. Paige Schlyer won the discus (122-7) and Jackson
Gillespie won the boys 100 with a time of 11.38.

Schlyer finished second in the shot put with a personal best mark of 39-4.50.
Shyanne Yost finished second in the girls high jump (5-0).

Gillespie
placed third int eh 200 (23.43).

The
Monarch girls finished fifth in the team standings. Hoxie won the meet with
Ellinwood second and Oakley third.

Smith
Center took home the boys team title with Phillipsburg second and Ellinwood
third.

Plainville’s
Brilynn Trumpp qualified in three events. The freshman finished second in the
1600 (5:21.25) and third in both the 800 (2:25.43) and 3200 (12:24.97). All
three were personal best marks.

The
Cardinals Tucker Rudman won the shot put (PR 49-7.50) and discus (156-6).

Trego
junior Tegan Lang qualified for state in two events. She finished second in the
100 hurdles (16.34) and was third in the triple jump with a personal best leap
of 35-0.25.

Three
Golden Eagles boys qualified for state. Tripp Hudson won the triple jump (41-7.50).
Christopher Ghumm was second (48-8.75) and Sammy Espinoza third (47-1.50) in
the shot put. 

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsHILL
CITY – TMP-Marian had three first place finishes at Thursday’s Hill City 2A
Regional Track and Field meet. The Monarchs qualified four individuals in six
events.The
top three places in each event qualify for state along with the top four
performances in each event from around the state.Freshman
Piper Simpson won the girls pole vault with a personal best vault of 10-6. Paige Schlyer won the discus (122-7) and Jackson
Gillespie won the boys 100 with a time of 11.38.Schlyer finished second in the shot put with a personal best mark of 39-4.50.
Shyanne Yost finished second in the girls high jump (5-0).Gillespie
placed third int eh 200 (23.43).The
Monarch girls finished fifth in the team standings. Hoxie won the meet with
Ellinwood second and Oakley third.Smith
Center took home the boys team title with Phillipsburg second and Ellinwood
third.Plainville’s
Brilynn Trumpp qualified in three events. The freshman finished second in the
1600 (5:21.25) and third in both the 800 (2:25.43) and 3200 (12:24.97). All
three were personal best marks.The
Cardinals Tucker Rudman won the shot put (PR 49-7.50) and discus (156-6).Trego
junior Tegan Lang qualified for state in two events. She finished second in the
100 hurdles (16.34) and was third in the triple jump with a personal best leap
of 35-0.25.Three
Golden Eagles boys qualified for state. Tripp Hudson won the triple jump (41-7.50).
Christopher Ghumm was second (48-8.75) and Sammy Espinoza third (47-1.50) in
the shot put.

👟 Monarchs win 3 events at Hill City regional

GODDARD -&nbsp;
















Hays High girls soccer team lost 4-0 at top-seed Goddard-Eisenhower in the finals of the 5A West Regional #1 Thursday. 

Eisenhower (18-0) advances to the quarterfinals along with Bishop Carroll (18-0), Maize South (16-2) and Kapaun Mt. Carmel (13-5). 

The Crusaders are the only team that wasn't a top-four seed to advance.

Hays Post SportsGODDARD -&nbsp;
















Hays High girls soccer team lost 4-0 at top-seed Goddard-Eisenhower in the finals of the 5A West Regional #1 Thursday. 
The Indians end their season 9-9.Eisenhower (18-0) advances to the quarterfinals along with Bishop Carroll (18-0), Maize South (16-2) and Kapaun Mt. Carmel (13-5). The Crusaders are the only team that wasn't a top-four seed to advance.

⚽ Hays girls fall short in regional final

Friday, May 23 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, 6:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, May 22 noneFriday, May 23 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, 6:30pmSaturday, May 24 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, 12:30pmSunday, May 25 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, 12:30pm

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post Sports

HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs baseball team is headed back
to the state tournament for the second year after they picked up wins over
Ellinwood and Ellis Wednesday, claiming the regional championship.

&nbsp;SEMIFINALS: TMP 9,
Ellinwood 4 The Monarchs rallied from an early deficit and took advantage
of 11 walks in a 9-4 victory over Ellinwood in the first semifinal game of the
day Wednesday.

The Eagles struck first, scoring two runs in the top of the
first inning, but the Monarchs answered with two runs in the bottom of the first.

Grant Nehls drove in the Monarchs' first run on a single,
and then two batters later, Ty Schmeidler singled home Nehls for a 2-2 game
through one inning.

Following a scoreless top of the second inning, TMP scored
three runs in the bottom on four straight walks, three with the bases loaded
for a 5-2 TMP lead.

&nbsp;TMP added a pair of
runs on back-to-back RBI groundouts in the bottom of the fourth and they added
a third run on a Jacob Seib RBI single, making it 8-2 TMP.

Ellinwood was able to get a pair of runs back in the top of
the fifth inning before TMP added a single run on a wild pitch in the bottom of
the fifth as the Monarchs went on to the 9-4 victory.

Caden Dinkel finished three-for-four. Adler Brown walked
three times, and Ty Schmeidler drove in two runs.

Carson Liles earned the win, allowing four runs, one earned,
on six hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in seven innings. 

In the day's second semifinal, Ellis held off Sacred Heart
4-3, setting up an all-Ellis County final.

FINALS: TMP 15, Ellis 0 (4 innings) The Monarchs took advantage of 10 walks and cruised to a
15-0 victory over Ellis in four innings.

Monarchs’ starter Ty Schmeidler had to work out of a bases-loaded
jam in the top of the first inning, and then the offense took over, scoring six
runs in the first inning.

Schmeidler helped his cause, doubling a pair of runs home,
with the bases loaded to put TMP up 2-0.

Two batters later, Connor Breit walked with the bases loaded,
putting TMP up 3-0.

Schmeidler followed that by scoring on a wild pitch, and TMP
took a 5-3 lead on a Isaac Purinton RBI ground out. TMP added one more in the
inning on a error for a 6-0 lead.

In a four-run second inning the Monarchs tripled twice,
doubled and walked twice for a 10-0 lead through two innings.

They added an 11th run on a third inning error in
an 11-0 TMP lead.

They closed the game out scoring on back-to-back walks, a
hit by pitch and a third bases loaded walk as TMP took the 15-0 run-rule
victory. 

TMP’s Ty Schmeidler earned the victory. He allowed just
three hits, and with one walk and struck out six

Grant Nehls was two-for-two. Schmeidler drove in three runs
and Connor Breit added two.

The 2-1A State Tournament is on Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30 at the Great Bend Sports Complex.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747892702357.png" alt="The TMP-Marian Monarchs claim their own 2-1A Regional title on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (TMP-Marian courtesy photo)_" />
 <figcaption>The TMP-Marian Monarchs claim their own 2-1A Regional title on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (TMP-Marian courtesy photo)_</figcaption>
 </figure>By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post SportsHAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs baseball team is headed back
to the state tournament for the second year after they picked up wins over
Ellinwood and Ellis Wednesday, claiming the regional championship.&nbsp;SEMIFINALS: TMP 9,
Ellinwood 4 The Monarchs rallied from an early deficit and took advantage
of 11 walks in a 9-4 victory over Ellinwood in the first semifinal game of the
day Wednesday.The Eagles struck first, scoring two runs in the top of the
first inning, but the Monarchs answered with two runs in the bottom of the first.Grant Nehls drove in the Monarchs' first run on a single,
and then two batters later, Ty Schmeidler singled home Nehls for a 2-2 game
through one inning.Following a scoreless top of the second inning, TMP scored
three runs in the bottom on four straight walks, three with the bases loaded
for a 5-2 TMP lead.&nbsp;TMP added a pair of
runs on back-to-back RBI groundouts in the bottom of the fourth and they added
a third run on a Jacob Seib RBI single, making it 8-2 TMP.Ellinwood was able to get a pair of runs back in the top of
the fifth inning before TMP added a single run on a wild pitch in the bottom of
the fifth as the Monarchs went on to the 9-4 victory.Caden Dinkel finished three-for-four. Adler Brown walked
three times, and Ty Schmeidler drove in two runs.Carson Liles earned the win, allowing four runs, one earned,
on six hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in seven innings. In the day's second semifinal, Ellis held off Sacred Heart
4-3, setting up an all-Ellis County final.FINALS: TMP 15, Ellis 0 (4 innings) The Monarchs took advantage of 10 walks and cruised to a
15-0 victory over Ellis in four innings.Monarchs’ starter Ty Schmeidler had to work out of a bases-loaded
jam in the top of the first inning, and then the offense took over, scoring six
runs in the first inning.Schmeidler helped his cause, doubling a pair of runs home,
with the bases loaded to put TMP up 2-0.Two batters later, Connor Breit walked with the bases loaded,
putting TMP up 3-0.Schmeidler followed that by scoring on a wild pitch, and TMP
took a 5-3 lead on a Isaac Purinton RBI ground out. TMP added one more in the
inning on a error for a 6-0 lead.In a four-run second inning the Monarchs tripled twice,
doubled and walked twice for a 10-0 lead through two innings.They added an 11th run on a third inning error in
an 11-0 TMP lead.They closed the game out scoring on back-to-back walks, a
hit by pitch and a third bases loaded walk as TMP took the 15-0 run-rule
victory. TMP’s Ty Schmeidler earned the victory. He allowed just
three hits, and with one walk and struck out sixGrant Nehls was two-for-two. Schmeidler drove in three runs
and Connor Breit added two.The 2-1A State Tournament is on Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30 at the Great Bend Sports Complex.

⚾ TMP claims regional title; headed back to 2- 1A state tournament

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post Sports

HAYS - A pair of one run wins on Wednesday lifted the Hays High Indians to a 5A State Tournament berth.

Semifinals: Hays 6, Salina South 5 Jalen Smith's bottom of the seventh inning single propelled Hays High to a victory in the semifinal round of the regional play with a 6-5 victory.

Neither team scored through the first three innings. Each team put a runner as far as third base in the third inning but didn't take advantage. Defensively, Hays cut down a runner at the plate on a squeeze play to keep the game scoreless. Landon Hardman led of the bottom of the third with a triple. He was left stranded there three batters later.

Hays broke through in the fourth inning with three runs. Trace Jacobs worked a one-out walk. Brett Rhoades drove him home with a single then moved to third on an Ian McGuire single. Both would scored on Hardman's second extra base hit of the game. His double gave the Indians a 3-0 advantage.

Carter Graham mashed his fourth homerun of the season in the next inning. A two run shot just inside the left field foul pole put the Indians ahead 5-0.&nbsp;

Hays would need all those runs. Three hits by South and two Hays errors put four runs on the board for the Cougars in the sixth. A triple in the top of the seventh drove in the tying run at 5-5. South had the go-ahead run at third base but couldn't execute a squeeze play that resulted in the runner being tagged out.

Three straight singles in the bottom of the seventh provided the walk-off for Hays. Bennett Smith led off the inning with a single in his first and only at-bat of the regional tournament. Johnny Cano added a bunt single. Jalen Smith's third hit of the game drove in Kaleb Roe, who was running for Bennett Smith, to decide the game.

Graham threw 5 1/3 innings allowing four runs, none of which were earned. He struck out four, walked two, hit one batter and allowed five hits. The win went to Trace Jacobs (2-0) in relief. He allowed one run over 1 2/3 innings of work.&nbsp;

Finals: Hays 2, Andover 1 Johnny Cano pitched a gem in just the second start of his career for the Hays High Indians. Cano threw a complete game in the 2-1 victory.

Hays struck early with a run in the bottom of the first inning. Cano led off with a single and scored on a Trace Jacobs single for the 1-0 lead. There would be no more scoring until the fifth inning.&nbsp;

Cano worked around a walk in the second inning and hit batter to lead off the third. Andover sat down nine straight Indians after the 1-0 lead.&nbsp;

The Trojans tied the game in the top of fifth. They used a pair of singles wrapped around a two-out walk to make the score 1-1. The Indians got the game winning run in the bottom of the inning in an unusual way.

It looked as if Hays was setting themselves up for a big inning. Ian McGuire and Karson Flaska led off the inning with singles. The Indians tried advance the runners with a bunt, but was thrown out at third. Kal Lonsdale recorded his first hit of the year with a single to right field.&nbsp;

The Indians initially were trying to score on the Lonsdale hit. The runners were sent back late and Hardman was thrown out scrambling back to second base. With runners at the corners, Lonsdale took a nonchalant stroll off of first base. The pitcher bent his back knee for a balk advancing Flaska home for what turned out to be the game winning run at a 2-1 score.

Four of the final six outs by Andover were recorded by Ian McGuire tracking down fly balls from his centerfield position. Cam Sanders cut a runner down trying to steal second after Andover led of the sixth with a single. Cano recorded the other with his sixth strikeout, a career high.

Cano (5-1) need just 88 pitches to cover the seven innings. He allowed three hits, one run, walked two, hit one batter and struck out six.

Hays (18-8) will play in the 5A State Baseball Tournament for the first time since 2021. The quarterfinals games will begin on Thursday, May 29th.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747909320920.png" alt="Hays High baseball wins their own 5A Regional Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Leo-Harper Field in Hays, Kan. (HHS courtesy photo)" />
 <figcaption>Hays High baseball wins their own 5A Regional Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Leo-Harper Field in Hays, Kan. (HHS courtesy photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post SportsHAYS - A pair of one run wins on Wednesday lifted the Hays High Indians to a 5A State Tournament berth.Semifinals: Hays 6, Salina South 5 Jalen Smith's bottom of the seventh inning single propelled Hays High to a victory in the semifinal round of the regional play with a 6-5 victory.Neither team scored through the first three innings. Each team put a runner as far as third base in the third inning but didn't take advantage. Defensively, Hays cut down a runner at the plate on a squeeze play to keep the game scoreless. Landon Hardman led of the bottom of the third with a triple. He was left stranded there three batters later.Hays broke through in the fourth inning with three runs. Trace Jacobs worked a one-out walk. Brett Rhoades drove him home with a single then moved to third on an Ian McGuire single. Both would scored on Hardman's second extra base hit of the game. His double gave the Indians a 3-0 advantage.Carter Graham mashed his fourth homerun of the season in the next inning. A two run shot just inside the left field foul pole put the Indians ahead 5-0.&nbsp;Hays would need all those runs. Three hits by South and two Hays errors put four runs on the board for the Cougars in the sixth. A triple in the top of the seventh drove in the tying run at 5-5. South had the go-ahead run at third base but couldn't execute a squeeze play that resulted in the runner being tagged out.Three straight singles in the bottom of the seventh provided the walk-off for Hays. Bennett Smith led off the inning with a single in his first and only at-bat of the regional tournament. Johnny Cano added a bunt single. Jalen Smith's third hit of the game drove in Kaleb Roe, who was running for Bennett Smith, to decide the game.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2099929746&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/5-21-25-hhs-bsb-highlights-v" title="5-21-25 HHS BSB Highlights v. Salina S." target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">5-21-25 HHS BSB Highlights v. Salina S.</a></div></div>Graham threw 5 1/3 innings allowing four runs, none of which were earned. He struck out four, walked two, hit one batter and allowed five hits. The win went to Trace Jacobs (2-0) in relief. He allowed one run over 1 2/3 innings of work.&nbsp;Finals: Hays 2, Andover 1 Johnny Cano pitched a gem in just the second start of his career for the Hays High Indians. Cano threw a complete game in the 2-1 victory.Hays struck early with a run in the bottom of the first inning. Cano led off with a single and scored on a Trace Jacobs single for the 1-0 lead. There would be no more scoring until the fifth inning.&nbsp;Cano worked around a walk in the second inning and hit batter to lead off the third. Andover sat down nine straight Indians after the 1-0 lead.&nbsp;The Trojans tied the game in the top of fifth. They used a pair of singles wrapped around a two-out walk to make the score 1-1. The Indians got the game winning run in the bottom of the inning in an unusual way.It looked as if Hays was setting themselves up for a big inning. Ian McGuire and Karson Flaska led off the inning with singles. The Indians tried advance the runners with a bunt, but was thrown out at third. Kal Lonsdale recorded his first hit of the year with a single to right field.&nbsp;The Indians initially were trying to score on the Lonsdale hit. The runners were sent back late and Hardman was thrown out scrambling back to second base. With runners at the corners, Lonsdale took a nonchalant stroll off of first base. The pitcher bent his back knee for a balk advancing Flaska home for what turned out to be the game winning run at a 2-1 score.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2099976642&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/5-21-25-hhs-bsb-highlights-v-1" title="5-21-25 HHS BSB Highlights v. Andover" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">5-21-25 HHS BSB Highlights v. Andover</a></div></div>Four of the final six outs by Andover were recorded by Ian McGuire tracking down fly balls from his centerfield position. Cam Sanders cut a runner down trying to steal second after Andover led of the sixth with a single. Cano recorded the other with his sixth strikeout, a career high.Cano (5-1) need just 88 pitches to cover the seven innings. He allowed three hits, one run, walked two, hit one batter and struck out six.Coach Dustin Dreher<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/2099974614&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/5-21-25-hhs-bsb-coach" title="5-21-25 HHS BSB Coach Interview v. Andover" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">5-21-25 HHS BSB Coach Interview v. Andover</a></div></div>Hays (18-8) will play in the 5A State Baseball Tournament for the first time since 2021. The quarterfinals games will begin on Thursday, May 29th.

⚾ STATE BOUND! HHS wins own 5A Regional

WICHITA - The Hays High Indians' bid for a spot in the 5A State Softball Tournament came up short in the regional finals against Bishop Carroll Wednesday at the Two Rivers Youth Complex.

Semifinals: Hays 11, Andover 5 Hays never trailed in their 11-5 regional semifinal win over Andover. The Indians took a 5-0 lead with three runs in the second and two more in the third.&nbsp;

All of the runs in the third came with two outs. Alyse Zimmerman doubled to score Brynlee Brous and Jaylee Summers for the game's first runs. Brynlee Rupp brought Zimmerman back to the plate with a single.&nbsp;

Four straight hits to open the fourth inning added to more runs for the Indians. Lanie Becker started with a single. Avery Solida doubled and Brous loaded the bases with a single. Katie Klein plated Becker and Solida for a 5-0 lead.

Andover did fight back with two runs in the fourth only to be answered by four more by Hays. Brous knocked in Rupp and Riley Dreher with a single. Soliday scored on a Summers single and Brous scored on an error for a 9-5 lead.&nbsp;

Zimmerman and Klein each scored one more time for the final of 11-5.&nbsp;

Summers (6-5) pitched six innings for the win. She allowed five runs, three earned, on six hits. She walked three and struck out three. Lanie Becker pitched a scoreless seventh.

Finals: Bishop Carroll 9, Hays 0 A six run fifth inning was to much to overcome for the Hays High Indians, falling to Bishop Carroll 9-0 in the regional final.

Brynlee Rupp and Lanie Becker each had a hit in the first inning. It would be the only two hits for Hays in the game. Rupp, Avery Solida, and Brynlee Brous each walked once. Brous reached one more time on an error.

Bishop Carroll scored a single run in the first inning then another in the third. It was the fifth inning that did the damage. The Golden Eagles had seven of their twelve hits in the inning while the Indians had two of their four errors. The result was an 8-0 lead for Bishop Carroll. They added a single run in the sixth for the final of 9-0.

Riley Dreher (9-5) took the loss allowing eight runs, five earned, on ten hits. She recorded one strikeout and walked none. Lanie Becker pitched the sixth and allowed one run.

Hays Post SportsWICHITA - The Hays High Indians' bid for a spot in the 5A State Softball Tournament came up short in the regional finals against Bishop Carroll Wednesday at the Two Rivers Youth Complex.Semifinals: Hays 11, Andover 5 Hays never trailed in their 11-5 regional semifinal win over Andover. The Indians took a 5-0 lead with three runs in the second and two more in the third.&nbsp;All of the runs in the third came with two outs. Alyse Zimmerman doubled to score Brynlee Brous and Jaylee Summers for the game's first runs. Brynlee Rupp brought Zimmerman back to the plate with a single.&nbsp;Four straight hits to open the fourth inning added to more runs for the Indians. Lanie Becker started with a single. Avery Solida doubled and Brous loaded the bases with a single. Katie Klein plated Becker and Solida for a 5-0 lead.Andover did fight back with two runs in the fourth only to be answered by four more by Hays. Brous knocked in Rupp and Riley Dreher with a single. Soliday scored on a Summers single and Brous scored on an error for a 9-5 lead.&nbsp;Zimmerman and Klein each scored one more time for the final of 11-5.&nbsp;Summers (6-5) pitched six innings for the win. She allowed five runs, three earned, on six hits. She walked three and struck out three. Lanie Becker pitched a scoreless seventh.Finals: Bishop Carroll 9, Hays 0 A six run fifth inning was to much to overcome for the Hays High Indians, falling to Bishop Carroll 9-0 in the regional final.Brynlee Rupp and Lanie Becker each had a hit in the first inning. It would be the only two hits for Hays in the game. Rupp, Avery Solida, and Brynlee Brous each walked once. Brous reached one more time on an error.Bishop Carroll scored a single run in the first inning then another in the third. It was the fifth inning that did the damage. The Golden Eagles had seven of their twelve hits in the inning while the Indians had two of their four errors. The result was an 8-0 lead for Bishop Carroll. They added a single run in the sixth for the final of 9-0.Riley Dreher (9-5) took the loss allowing eight runs, five earned, on ten hits. She recorded one strikeout and walked none. Lanie Becker pitched the sixth and allowed one run.Hays ends their season at 17-11.

🥎 Hays High state bid comes up short

***The game is currently in a rain delay***

They will consider a new start time in the next 30 minutes.

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 </figure>***The game is currently in a rain delay***They will consider a new start time in the next 30 minutes.TMP-Marian vs Ellis Wednesday, May 21st Hays, Kan. - Monarchs Sports ComplexRadio: KHAZ (99.5) <a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Monarchs Sports Network <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2438153">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs have advanced to the regional championship and will take on Ellis in the championship game.&nbsp;The Monarchs (22-5, 6-0 MCL) are coming off a 9-4 win over Ellinwood in the regional semifinals.The Monarchs' first pitch is set for approximately 6 p.m. on the Monarchs Sports Network.