Tuesday, April 1
 KAYS: Fort Hays State
BSB vs. Washburn, 3:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High SB (DH) at Junction City, 3:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian SB (DH) vs. Ellinwood, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Milwaukee Brewers, 6:00pm (JIP)

Wednesday, April 2
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Milwaukee Brewers, 11:30am KJLS: Tiger Talk, 12:15pm

Friday, April 4
 KAYS: Fort Hays State
SB vs. Northeastern State, 12:40pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6:00pm (JIP)

Saturday, April 5
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 2:30pm

Sunday, April 6
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 12:30pm

Tuesday, April 1
 KAYS: Fort Hays State
BSB vs. Washburn, 3:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High SB (DH) at Junction City, 3:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian SB (DH) vs. Ellinwood, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Milwaukee Brewers, 6:00pm (JIP)Wednesday, April 2
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Milwaukee Brewers, 11:30am KJLS: Tiger Talk, 12:15pmThursday, April 3 noneFriday, April 4
 KAYS: Fort Hays State
SB vs. Northeastern State, 12:40pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6:00pm (JIP)Saturday, April 5
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 2:30pmSunday, April 6
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 12:30pm

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kris Bubic struck out eight in six shutout innings in his first start in nearly two years, and the Kansas City Royals spoiled Milwaukee's home opener with an 11-1 victory over the winless Brewers on Monday.

Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez homered for the Royals. Jonathan India had three hits and drove in two runs one day after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-jonathan-india-21ca211a9ceab0a802ad3e0161c98cd7">he was struck</a>&nbsp;on the left side of his face by a 98.9-mph pitch from Cleveland's Emmanuel Clase.

Bubic (1-0) allowed three hits and walked two in his first start since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/braves-royals-0901437988ea02e1d63792b0b8fcbcb7">April 15, 2023.</a>&nbsp;The 27-year-old left-hander had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-kris-bubic-e784a60aeb5aa900ac518966b0a6446b">Tommy John surgery</a>&nbsp;later that month, and he filled a relief role in all 27 of his appearances last season, going 1-1 with a 2.67 ERA.

The two-time&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-brewers-984ada478789a7727c5f1333df7afddd">defending NL Central champion</a>&nbsp;Brewers are 0-4 for the first time since 2015, when they finished 68-94.

Garcia connected for a 428-foot drive to center on a 2-1 fastball from Elvin Rodriguez (0-1) in the second. Perez went deep on a 2-2 slider from Elvis Peguero in the seventh, sending a 418-foot drive just inside the left-field foul pole.

Brewers associate manager Rickie Weeks was ejected from the game by home plate umpire Brennan Miller after arguing a ball-strike call from the dugout in the seventh.

After India and Bobby Witt opened the game with back-to-back singles, Rodríguez retired the next two batters and seemed on the verge of getting out of the inning until Michael Massey ripped a 1-1 fastball that bounced over the left-field wall for a ground-rule RBI double. Hunter Renfroe followed with a two-run single.

The Brewers have been outscored 47-15 through their first four games. They opened their season by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/torpedo-bats-yankees-6ac6c797ea935941ed1c0d0e51a7d870">getting swept</a>&nbsp;in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium.

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen starts for the Royals as the three-game series continues Tuesday. The Brewers haven't announced their starting pitcher.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743508996698.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, March 31, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, March 31, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)</figcaption>
 </figure>MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kris Bubic struck out eight in six shutout innings in his first start in nearly two years, and the Kansas City Royals spoiled Milwaukee's home opener with an 11-1 victory over the winless Brewers on Monday.Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez homered for the Royals. Jonathan India had three hits and drove in two runs one day after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-jonathan-india-21ca211a9ceab0a802ad3e0161c98cd7">he was struck</a>&nbsp;on the left side of his face by a 98.9-mph pitch from Cleveland's Emmanuel Clase.Bubic (1-0) allowed three hits and walked two in his first start since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/braves-royals-0901437988ea02e1d63792b0b8fcbcb7">April 15, 2023.</a>&nbsp;The 27-year-old left-hander had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-kris-bubic-e784a60aeb5aa900ac518966b0a6446b">Tommy John surgery</a>&nbsp;later that month, and he filled a relief role in all 27 of his appearances last season, going 1-1 with a 2.67 ERA.The two-time&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-brewers-984ada478789a7727c5f1333df7afddd">defending NL Central champion</a>&nbsp;Brewers are 0-4 for the first time since 2015, when they finished 68-94.Garcia connected for a 428-foot drive to center on a 2-1 fastball from Elvin Rodriguez (0-1) in the second. Perez went deep on a 2-2 slider from Elvis Peguero in the seventh, sending a 418-foot drive just inside the left-field foul pole.Brewers associate manager Rickie Weeks was ejected from the game by home plate umpire Brennan Miller after arguing a ball-strike call from the dugout in the seventh.<h2>Key moment</h2>After India and Bobby Witt opened the game with back-to-back singles, Rodríguez retired the next two batters and seemed on the verge of getting out of the inning until Michael Massey ripped a 1-1 fastball that bounced over the left-field wall for a ground-rule RBI double. Hunter Renfroe followed with a two-run single.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Brewers have been outscored 47-15 through their first four games. They opened their season by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/torpedo-bats-yankees-6ac6c797ea935941ed1c0d0e51a7d870">getting swept</a>&nbsp;in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium.<h2>Up next</h2>Right-hander Michael Lorenzen starts for the Royals as the three-game series continues Tuesday. The Brewers haven't announced their starting pitcher.

⚾ Bubic sparkles in first start since April 2023 as Royals trounce Brewers

Hays High swimming took third at Salina Central last week.&nbsp;

Lucy Tippy, Breckyn Wahlmeier, Jaylen Hughes and Izabel Schmidt combined to win the 200 yard medley relay in a time of 2:08.59. They won the event by nearly six seconds. The time was just under the qualifying standard for state.

That same foursome also won the 200 yard freestyle by nearly seven seconds. Their time was under the state qualifying time by four seconds.

Schmidt continued her decorated career with a 50 yard freestyle victory in a time of 25.33. Second place was 27.07. She also won the 100 yard butterfly by five and half seconds. Both of her events times are well under the state qualifying time.

Hughes and Tippy finshed third and fourth in the 200 yard individual medley.&nbsp;

Hughes was the winner of the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:07.39, the state qualifying time is set at 1:07.01. Her closest competitor finished with a time of 1:11.60.&nbsp;

Hays Post SportsHays High swimming took third at Salina Central last week.&nbsp;Lucy Tippy, Breckyn Wahlmeier, Jaylen Hughes and Izabel Schmidt combined to win the 200 yard medley relay in a time of 2:08.59. They won the event by nearly six seconds. The time was just under the qualifying standard for state.That same foursome also won the 200 yard freestyle by nearly seven seconds. Their time was under the state qualifying time by four seconds.Schmidt continued her decorated career with a 50 yard freestyle victory in a time of 25.33. Second place was 27.07. She also won the 100 yard butterfly by five and half seconds. Both of her events times are well under the state qualifying time.Hughes and Tippy finshed third and fourth in the 200 yard individual medley.&nbsp;Hughes was the winner of the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:07.39, the state qualifying time is set at 1:07.01. Her closest competitor finished with a time of 1:11.60.&nbsp;

🏊‍♀️ Hays High swimming third, claim five golds

HAYS, Kan. - The 24th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team has moved up its scheduled first pitch against Washburn on Tuesday (April 1) to 2 p.m. due to potential severe weather later in the evening.

This is the second of three midweek games between the Tigers and Ichabods, with FHSU scoring five runs in the top of the ninth to win 7-5 on the road two weeks ago.

Fort Hays State enters the contest 21-8 overall and 16-4 in MIAA play, tied for first place in the loss column with No. 3 Central Missouri. The Ichabods are 17-15 overall and 10-10 in conference action.

Live video will be available via&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">The MIAA Network</a>&nbsp;on a pay-per-view basis, while live radio coverage will be available on&nbsp;<a href="https://kaysradio.com/">KAYS</a>&nbsp;with voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock. Live stats will also be available&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary">online here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The 24th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team has moved up its scheduled first pitch against Washburn on Tuesday (April 1) to 2 p.m. due to potential severe weather later in the evening.This is the second of three midweek games between the Tigers and Ichabods, with FHSU scoring five runs in the top of the ninth to win 7-5 on the road two weeks ago.Fort Hays State enters the contest 21-8 overall and 16-4 in MIAA play, tied for first place in the loss column with No. 3 Central Missouri. The Ichabods are 17-15 overall and 10-10 in conference action.Live video will be available via&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">The MIAA Network</a>&nbsp;on a pay-per-view basis, while live radio coverage will be available on&nbsp;<a href="https://kaysradio.com/">KAYS</a>&nbsp;with voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock. Live stats will also be available&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary">online here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ FHSU pushes up Tuesday start time

By: Sheldon Wickwar Special to the Hays Post

RPM Speedway hosted the 13th Annual Sunflower Classic with 144 race teams participating on Friday Night. John Martinez won the sport compact feature race, Zach Olmstead triumphed in the hobby stocks, Brandon Spanjer secured victory in the sport mods, Kyle Pfeifer emerged victorious in the stock cars, and Dakota Sproul dominated the modifieds.

One hundred and thirty-seven race teams checked into the RPM Speedway in Hays, Kansas, for the final night of the 2025 Sunflower Classic. Drivers and fans alike braved cold temperatures and strong northwest winds all night, but the racing action heated up quickly, with numerous close finishes all night long. Visiting victory lane were Connor Schwien in the sport compact, Blaine Walt in the sport mod, Dillon Richards in the hobby stock, Troy Burkhart in the stock car and Clay Money in the modified!

The sport compacts started the program off with one heat race won by John Martinez, their fifteen-lap main event featured a front row of Connor Schwien and Zack McLaughlin. Schwien took an early lead and never really looked back, in the closing moments Martinez made a push for the weekend sweep but was unable to pull it off. Connor Schwien picked up the win, second was John Martinez, third was Kyle Mortensen, fourth was Kaishen Brack and fifth was Brin McAtee. Hard charger in the event was John Martinez who gained five spots.

The sport mods ran second on the program, they ran three heat races won by Tyler Watts, Blaine Walt, and Douglas Beaman, their b-main was won by Connor Barnes. Their twenty-lap main event featured a front row of Tyler Watts and Blaine Walt, Watts held the advantage until right before halfway when Blaine Walt took over the race lead, a couple cautions in the second half kept Watts right on Walt’s tail but he was never able to get by.

Blaine Walt brought his Fury Chassis to victory lane for the first time in 2025, second was Tyler Watts, third was Riley Osantowski, fourth was Cody Gearhart and Brady Bencken finished fifth. Hard charger in the event was Carson Lang who gained thirteen spots, other nice runs included Jeff Ray up seven spots, Arie Schouten and Nick Hankins gained six spots each, Sam McCune and Dylan Cherry grabbed five spots each.

The stock cars ran the third main event of the evening, their three heat races were won by Brett Berry, Cole Czarneski, and Bobby Eubanks, rookie Hunter Smith won the b main. Their twenty-lap main event started with a front row of Johnny Yutterman and Kolby Stegman, quickly Jason Rogers and Troy Burkhart found their way to the front of the field, and the duo battled tightly throughout the contest. The veteran drivers raced each other cleanly, and on the final corner, Troy Burkhart powered through to win a drag race to the finish line, winning by less than eight-hundredths of a second. Troy Burkhart picked up his first win of 2025, second was David Murray Jr, third was Bobby Eubanks, fourth was Jason Rogers and fifth was Johnny Yutterman. Hard chargers in the event were Bobby Eubanks and Bill Brack who gained six spots each.

The modifieds ran the fourth main event of the evening, their heat races were won by Curtis Barnes, Greg Gustus and Clay Money, Dakota Sproul won the class’s b main. Their twenty-lap main event featured a front row of Greg Gustus and Tim Hamilton, Gustus fired off to the early lead, and Hamilton tried to keep pace. A few laps in, Clay Money and Tanner Black made runs to the lead battle, with Money and Gustus battling it out, Money got by and took his new Rage Chassis to victory lane for the first time in 2025, second was Tanner Black, third went to Greg Gustus, fourth was Jeremy Frenier and Friday Night’s feature winner Dakota Sproul, took home fifth place. Matt Bonine was the hard charger with nine spots gained, other nice runs included Dakota Sproul up eight spots, Colton Czapanskiy up seven spots, David Murray Jr and Jeremy Frenier up six spots each, and Dalton Bell gained five spots.

The hobby stocks finished the program out, they ran four heat races won by Dillon Thompson, Dillon Richards, Brayden Hurley, and Zach Olmstead. Dylan Bell and Levi Jones won the two b mains. Their twenty-lap main event started with a front row of Dillon Thompson and Cody Williams, the duo raced side-by-side throughout the feature, and late in the feature Dillon Richards brought himself into the battle. Williams led the first fifteen laps before Richards got by and held him off. Dillon Richards picked up his ninth win of the season so far in 2025, collecting several wins in Arizona during the IMCATV Winter Nationals, second was Cody Williams, third was Dylan Bell, fourth was Dillon Thompson and fifth was Dion Priddy. Hard charger in the event was Tylan Lambertus who gained fourteen spots, other nice runs included Trent Matson and Dylan Bell up ten spots each, Dillon Richards grabbed six spots, while Zach Olmstead, Terry Greuter and Cole Schulte all gained five spots each.

Racing action returns to the RPM Speedway on Saturday, April 12th! The next racing event in Western Kansas will be the High Limit Show in Dodge City, Saturday April 5th! Big names like Rico Abreu, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet and more will battle it out in Dodge City!

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743446375287.jpeg" alt="RPM Speedway Sunflower Classic. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>RPM Speedway Sunflower Classic. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By: Sheldon Wickwar Special to the Hays PostRPM Speedway hosted the 13th Annual Sunflower Classic with 144 race teams participating on Friday Night. John Martinez won the sport compact feature race, Zach Olmstead triumphed in the hobby stocks, Brandon Spanjer secured victory in the sport mods, Kyle Pfeifer emerged victorious in the stock cars, and Dakota Sproul dominated the modifieds.One hundred and thirty-seven race teams checked into the RPM Speedway in Hays, Kansas, for the final night of the 2025 Sunflower Classic. Drivers and fans alike braved cold temperatures and strong northwest winds all night, but the racing action heated up quickly, with numerous close finishes all night long. Visiting victory lane were Connor Schwien in the sport compact, Blaine Walt in the sport mod, Dillon Richards in the hobby stock, Troy Burkhart in the stock car and Clay Money in the modified!The sport compacts started the program off with one heat race won by John Martinez, their fifteen-lap main event featured a front row of Connor Schwien and Zack McLaughlin. Schwien took an early lead and never really looked back, in the closing moments Martinez made a push for the weekend sweep but was unable to pull it off. Connor Schwien picked up the win, second was John Martinez, third was Kyle Mortensen, fourth was Kaishen Brack and fifth was Brin McAtee. Hard charger in the event was John Martinez who gained five spots.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743446408301.jpeg" alt="RPM Speedway Sunflower Classic. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>RPM Speedway Sunflower Classic. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>The sport mods ran second on the program, they ran three heat races won by Tyler Watts, Blaine Walt, and Douglas Beaman, their b-main was won by Connor Barnes. Their twenty-lap main event featured a front row of Tyler Watts and Blaine Walt, Watts held the advantage until right before halfway when Blaine Walt took over the race lead, a couple cautions in the second half kept Watts right on Walt’s tail but he was never able to get by.Blaine Walt brought his Fury Chassis to victory lane for the first time in 2025, second was Tyler Watts, third was Riley Osantowski, fourth was Cody Gearhart and Brady Bencken finished fifth. Hard charger in the event was Carson Lang who gained thirteen spots, other nice runs included Jeff Ray up seven spots, Arie Schouten and Nick Hankins gained six spots each, Sam McCune and Dylan Cherry grabbed five spots each.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743446440149.jpeg" alt="RPM Speedway Sunflower Classic. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>RPM Speedway Sunflower Classic. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>The stock cars ran the third main event of the evening, their three heat races were won by Brett Berry, Cole Czarneski, and Bobby Eubanks, rookie Hunter Smith won the b main. Their twenty-lap main event started with a front row of Johnny Yutterman and Kolby Stegman, quickly Jason Rogers and Troy Burkhart found their way to the front of the field, and the duo battled tightly throughout the contest. The veteran drivers raced each other cleanly, and on the final corner, Troy Burkhart powered through to win a drag race to the finish line, winning by less than eight-hundredths of a second. Troy Burkhart picked up his first win of 2025, second was David Murray Jr, third was Bobby Eubanks, fourth was Jason Rogers and fifth was Johnny Yutterman. Hard chargers in the event were Bobby Eubanks and Bill Brack who gained six spots each.The modifieds ran the fourth main event of the evening, their heat races were won by Curtis Barnes, Greg Gustus and Clay Money, Dakota Sproul won the class’s b main. Their twenty-lap main event featured a front row of Greg Gustus and Tim Hamilton, Gustus fired off to the early lead, and Hamilton tried to keep pace. A few laps in, Clay Money and Tanner Black made runs to the lead battle, with Money and Gustus battling it out, Money got by and took his new Rage Chassis to victory lane for the first time in 2025, second was Tanner Black, third went to Greg Gustus, fourth was Jeremy Frenier and Friday Night’s feature winner Dakota Sproul, took home fifth place. Matt Bonine was the hard charger with nine spots gained, other nice runs included Dakota Sproul up eight spots, Colton Czapanskiy up seven spots, David Murray Jr and Jeremy Frenier up six spots each, and Dalton Bell gained five spots.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743446488258.jpeg" alt="RPM Speedway Sunflower Classic. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>RPM Speedway Sunflower Classic. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>The hobby stocks finished the program out, they ran four heat races won by Dillon Thompson, Dillon Richards, Brayden Hurley, and Zach Olmstead. Dylan Bell and Levi Jones won the two b mains. Their twenty-lap main event started with a front row of Dillon Thompson and Cody Williams, the duo raced side-by-side throughout the feature, and late in the feature Dillon Richards brought himself into the battle. Williams led the first fifteen laps before Richards got by and held him off. Dillon Richards picked up his ninth win of the season so far in 2025, collecting several wins in Arizona during the IMCATV Winter Nationals, second was Cody Williams, third was Dylan Bell, fourth was Dillon Thompson and fifth was Dion Priddy. Hard charger in the event was Tylan Lambertus who gained fourteen spots, other nice runs included Trent Matson and Dylan Bell up ten spots each, Dillon Richards grabbed six spots, while Zach Olmstead, Terry Greuter and Cole Schulte all gained five spots each.Racing action returns to the RPM Speedway on Saturday, April 12th! The next racing event in Western Kansas will be the High Limit Show in Dodge City, Saturday April 5th! Big names like Rico Abreu, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet and more will battle it out in Dodge City!

RPM Speedway: Sunflower Classic results

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Longtime manager Peter Vermes is out at Sporting Kansas City.

The MLS club announced Monday that it “mutually agreed to part ways” with Vermes after nearly two decades and with Sporting KC chasing its first win since mid-September of last season.

Kerry Zavagnin was appointed interim head coach.

Vermes became the club's technical director in 2006 before being elevated to head coach in 2009. The member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame ranks third on the all-time MLS list with 203 regular-season wins.

He is the only person to win the MLS Cup as a player and a coach with the same team — he led Kansas City to the 2000 title as a central defender, then coached the team to the 2013 championship.

“It would be hard to list all of the people I want to thank after 20 seasons in managerial positions at Sporting Kansas City,” Vermes said in a statement. “I am thankful to everyone, especially ownership for giving me the opportunity of being a steward of this club for the past two decades. I wish the club nothing but the best in the future.”

Vermes led the club to 11 playoff appearances and four first-place finishes in the regular season. The club also won U.S. Open Cup titles in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Last season, the team reached the U.S. Open Cup Final but finished with an 8-19-7 record for its third straight losing campaign.

Vermes' final game was Saturday, when Sporting KC fell 2–1 to FC Dallas for a fifth loss in their first six games of the 2025 season.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1677119648732.png" alt="Peter Vermes courtesy image" />
 <figcaption>Peter Vermes courtesy image</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Longtime manager Peter Vermes is out at Sporting Kansas City.The MLS club announced Monday that it “mutually agreed to part ways” with Vermes after nearly two decades and with Sporting KC chasing its first win since mid-September of last season.Kerry Zavagnin was appointed interim head coach.Vermes became the club's technical director in 2006 before being elevated to head coach in 2009. The member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame ranks third on the all-time MLS list with 203 regular-season wins.He is the only person to win the MLS Cup as a player and a coach with the same team — he led Kansas City to the 2000 title as a central defender, then coached the team to the 2013 championship.“It would be hard to list all of the people I want to thank after 20 seasons in managerial positions at Sporting Kansas City,” Vermes said in a statement. “I am thankful to everyone, especially ownership for giving me the opportunity of being a steward of this club for the past two decades. I wish the club nothing but the best in the future.”Vermes led the club to 11 playoff appearances and four first-place finishes in the regular season. The club also won U.S. Open Cup titles in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Last season, the team reached the U.S. Open Cup Final but finished with an 8-19-7 record for its third straight losing campaign.Vermes' final game was Saturday, when Sporting KC fell 2–1 to FC Dallas for a fifth loss in their first six games of the 2025 season.

Peter Vermes is out as Sporting Kansas City manager after 16 years

Following a fourth-place finish a year ago, the TMP-Marian
Monarchs baseball team begins the season ranked second in the first edition of
the 2-1A Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches poll.

The Monarchs finished 21-11. They lost to St. Mary’s Colgan in
the fourth-place game. The Panthers are ranked No. 1 in the first set of
rankings.

The Monarchs opened the season with a pair of wins over
Larned on Friday. 

6A CLASSIFICATION SM East Olathe West Blue Valley&nbsp; Lawrence Free State Blue Valley West Mill Valley Olathe East Maize Manhattan Blue Valley North

5A CLASSIFICATION ST Thomas Aquinas Blue Valley SW Spring Hill Great Bend Topeka Seaman Shawnee Heights Bishop Carroll Maize South Goddard- Eisenhower Desoto

4A CLASSIFICATION St George-Rock Creek Topeka Hayden McPherson Paola Mulvane&nbsp; Pratt Fort Scott Louisburg Wakefield-Clay Center

3A CLASSIFICATION &nbsp;&nbsp; Wichita Trinity Bishop Ward Frontenac Haven Hesston Silver Lake Wichita Collegiate Hoisington Sante Fe Trail Sabetha

2-1A CLASSIFICATION Pittsburg-St Mary's Colgan Hays-TMP Marian Medicine Lodge Colony Crest Valley Falls&nbsp; Sedgewick Eskridge-Mission Valley Belleville-Republic County Moundridge Salina-Sacred Heart

Hays PostFollowing a fourth-place finish a year ago, the TMP-Marian
Monarchs baseball team begins the season ranked second in the first edition of
the 2-1A Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches poll.The Monarchs finished 21-11. They lost to St. Mary’s Colgan in
the fourth-place game. The Panthers are ranked No. 1 in the first set of
rankings.The Monarchs opened the season with a pair of wins over
Larned on Friday. 6A CLASSIFICATION SM East Olathe West Blue Valley&nbsp; Lawrence Free State Blue Valley West Mill Valley Olathe East Maize Manhattan Blue Valley North 5A CLASSIFICATION ST Thomas Aquinas Blue Valley SW Spring Hill Great Bend Topeka Seaman Shawnee Heights Bishop Carroll Maize South Goddard- Eisenhower Desoto4A CLASSIFICATION St George-Rock Creek Topeka Hayden McPherson Paola Mulvane&nbsp; Pratt Fort Scott Louisburg Wakefield-Clay Center 3A CLASSIFICATION &nbsp;&nbsp; Wichita Trinity Bishop Ward Frontenac Haven Hesston Silver Lake Wichita Collegiate Hoisington Sante Fe Trail Sabetha 2-1A CLASSIFICATION Pittsburg-St Mary's Colgan Hays-TMP Marian Medicine Lodge Colony Crest Valley Falls&nbsp; Sedgewick Eskridge-Mission Valley Belleville-Republic County Moundridge Salina-Sacred Heart

⚾ TMP-Marian ranked 2nd to open season

Monday, March 31
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Milwaukee Brewers, 12:30pm

Monday, March 31
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Milwaukee Brewers, 12:30pmTuesday, April 1
 KAYS: Fort Hays State
BSB vs. Washburn, 3:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High SB (DH) at Junction City, 3:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian SB (DH) vs. Ellinwood, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Milwaukee Brewers, 6:00pm (JIP)Wednesday, April 2
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Milwaukee Brewers, 11:30am KJLS: Tiger Talk, 12:15pmThursday, April 3 noneFriday, April 4
 KAYS: Fort Hays State
SB vs. Northeastern State, 12:40pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6:00pm (JIP)Saturday, April 5
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 2:30pmSunday, April 6
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 12:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tanner Bibee pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Kyle Mazardo hit a two-run homer and Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann added solo shots as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Sunday.

Bibee (1-0) gave up no runs and two hits in 6 2/3 innings with two strikeouts and two walks. The right-hander bounced back after he was scheduled to make the opening day start for Cleveland on Thursday, but was scratched because of an illness.

Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-1) threw 87 pitches over four innings and allowed one run and four hits with two strikeouts and four walks. None of Kansas City's starting pitchers got past the fifth inning in any game during the three-game season-opening series.

Mazardo's home run traveled 417 feet nearly into the right field fountains off Sam Long to give the Guardians a 3-0 lead. It was his second home run of the series.

Arias' homer in the sixth made it 4-0. He started in place of six-time All-Star José Ramírez, who missed the game due to a sprained right wrist he suffered on a slide in Saturday’s game.

Cleveland took a 1-0 lead in the second inning on Arias' sacrifice fly that scored Carlos Santana.

Schneemann's homer in the eighth extended the Guardians' lead to 6-0.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single and Hunter Renfroe drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth for the Royals.

The Royals had the tying run at the plate in the eighth, but Hunter Gaddis forced a groundout to first to end the rally.

Steven Kwan went 3 for 5, all of those hits being singles, and had six hits over the series.

The Guardians send RHP Luis Ortiz to the mound to start a three-game series at San Diego on Monday. Kansas City travels to Milwaukee on Monday with LHP Kris Bubic on the hill.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743417602662.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tanner Bibee pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Kyle Mazardo hit a two-run homer and Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann added solo shots as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Sunday.Bibee (1-0) gave up no runs and two hits in 6 2/3 innings with two strikeouts and two walks. The right-hander bounced back after he was scheduled to make the opening day start for Cleveland on Thursday, but was scratched because of an illness.Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-1) threw 87 pitches over four innings and allowed one run and four hits with two strikeouts and four walks. None of Kansas City's starting pitchers got past the fifth inning in any game during the three-game season-opening series.Mazardo's home run traveled 417 feet nearly into the right field fountains off Sam Long to give the Guardians a 3-0 lead. It was his second home run of the series.Arias' homer in the sixth made it 4-0. He started in place of six-time All-Star José Ramírez, who missed the game due to a sprained right wrist he suffered on a slide in Saturday’s game.Cleveland took a 1-0 lead in the second inning on Arias' sacrifice fly that scored Carlos Santana.Schneemann's homer in the eighth extended the Guardians' lead to 6-0.Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single and Hunter Renfroe drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth for the Royals.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals had the tying run at the plate in the eighth, but Hunter Gaddis forced a groundout to first to end the rally.<h2>Key stat</h2>Steven Kwan went 3 for 5, all of those hits being singles, and had six hits over the series.<h2>Up next</h2>The Guardians send RHP Luis Ortiz to the mound to start a three-game series at San Diego on Monday. Kansas City travels to Milwaukee on Monday with LHP Kris Bubic on the hill.

⚾ Bibee throws shutout ball into the 7th as Guardians defeat Royals

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – In a battle for the series, Fort Hays State came up short against No. 3 Central Missouri, falling 11-4 in the rubber match on Sunday (March 30) at Crane Stadium. After splitting the first two games, the Tigers looked to secure a statement road win but were unable to overcome an early deficit as the Mules pulled away late.

Things unraveled quickly for the Tigers in the opening frames, as Central Missouri wasted no time jumping on Fort Hays State's Trevor Bauer. The Mules plated a run in the first after a leadoff single and a stolen base set the table for an RBI double down the left-field line. Bauer worked out of further trouble in the inning but ran into major issues in the second. A leadoff walk and a hit-by-pitch put two runners aboard before UCM strung together four consecutive hits, including a bases-clearing triple from Dayvin Johnson, to break the game open at 5-0.

Fort Hays battled back in the fourth when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/8419">Trey DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;delivered a two-run homer, putting the Tigers on the board and cutting the deficit to 5-2. After a quiet fifth and sixth, FHSU continued to fight in the seventh, stringing together three hits to push two more runs across. RBI singles from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/8422">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cooper-howell/8459">Cooper Howell</a>&nbsp;trimmed the gap to 6-4, giving the Tigers momentum heading into the late innings.

Central Missouri was able to respond in the bottom of the seventh with a key insurance run before erupting for four more in the eighth to put the game out of reach. Dayvin Johnson and Grant Hollister led the charge for the Mules, each driving in multiple runs to help secure the series win.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/tony-moore/8456">Tony Moore</a>&nbsp;paced the Fort Hays offense with a 4-for-5 performance at the plate, while DeGarmo added two hits, two RBIs, and his team leading 10th home run of the season. On the mound,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/brett-jacobs/8423">Brett Jacobs</a>&nbsp;provided a strong relief outing, working 5.1 innings while allowing just two earned runs to keep the Tigers within striking distance.

Despite the loss, Fort Hays State (21-8, 16-4 MIAA) still sits atop the conference standings with a slight edge over Central Missouri (23-7, 14-4 MIAA). The Tigers return home Tuesday to face Washburn then will play a three game series against UC-Colorado Springs this next weekend.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743416259885.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWARRENSBURG, Mo. – In a battle for the series, Fort Hays State came up short against No. 3 Central Missouri, falling 11-4 in the rubber match on Sunday (March 30) at Crane Stadium. After splitting the first two games, the Tigers looked to secure a statement road win but were unable to overcome an early deficit as the Mules pulled away late.Things unraveled quickly for the Tigers in the opening frames, as Central Missouri wasted no time jumping on Fort Hays State's Trevor Bauer. The Mules plated a run in the first after a leadoff single and a stolen base set the table for an RBI double down the left-field line. Bauer worked out of further trouble in the inning but ran into major issues in the second. A leadoff walk and a hit-by-pitch put two runners aboard before UCM strung together four consecutive hits, including a bases-clearing triple from Dayvin Johnson, to break the game open at 5-0.Fort Hays battled back in the fourth when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/8419">Trey DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;delivered a two-run homer, putting the Tigers on the board and cutting the deficit to 5-2. After a quiet fifth and sixth, FHSU continued to fight in the seventh, stringing together three hits to push two more runs across. RBI singles from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/8422">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cooper-howell/8459">Cooper Howell</a>&nbsp;trimmed the gap to 6-4, giving the Tigers momentum heading into the late innings.Central Missouri was able to respond in the bottom of the seventh with a key insurance run before erupting for four more in the eighth to put the game out of reach. Dayvin Johnson and Grant Hollister led the charge for the Mules, each driving in multiple runs to help secure the series win.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/tony-moore/8456">Tony Moore</a>&nbsp;paced the Fort Hays offense with a 4-for-5 performance at the plate, while DeGarmo added two hits, two RBIs, and his team leading 10th home run of the season. On the mound,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/brett-jacobs/8423">Brett Jacobs</a>&nbsp;provided a strong relief outing, working 5.1 innings while allowing just two earned runs to keep the Tigers within striking distance.Despite the loss, Fort Hays State (21-8, 16-4 MIAA) still sits atop the conference standings with a slight edge over Central Missouri (23-7, 14-4 MIAA). The Tigers return home Tuesday to face Washburn then will play a three game series against UC-Colorado Springs this next weekend.

⚾ Tigers drop rubber game to No. 3 Mules

Sunday, March 30 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sunday, March 30 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

SPOKANE, Ore. (AP) — Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness">NCAA Tournament</a>&nbsp;on Saturday.

The top-seeded Trojans (31-3) were considered title contenders before&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-juju-watkins-hurt-usc-12f286a14edad1e632dd1a4938132a88">Watkins tore her right ACL</a>&nbsp;during&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-usc-mississippi-state-score-371f2453968abdf9d3416f1beead058d">a second-round victory</a>&nbsp;over Mississippi State. Now they’ll be underdogs in an Elite Eight rematch on Monday with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-oklahoma-uconn-score-917699e45b6d7619e93530c3d0415a58">Paige Bueckers</a>&nbsp;and second-seeded UConn. The Huskies knocked the Trojans out of last year’s March Madness in Watkins’ first season.

Avery Howell, another freshman, scored 18 points for USC, which went on a 12-0 run during the third quarter to take a 46-39 lead, matching its biggest advantage of the day.

Kansas State (28-8) kept pushing, though, and tied it at 51-all early in the fourth on a layup by Ayoka Lee. Rayah Marshall responded with two straight buckets for USC.

A layup by Serena Sundell got the Wildcats within 60-59. Smith responded with a pair of free throws, and USC was solid enough at the foul line to close it out.

Sundell scored 22 points and Lee had 12 for the fifth-seeded Wildcats (28-8), who fell short of the program’s second Elite Eight appearance and first since 1982. They beat Kentucky&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-kansas-state-kentucky-women-score-bda945b0046c0fee4943a2d0b733cd9d">80-79 in overtime</a>&nbsp;to reach their first Sweet 16 since 2002.

Smith had 11 points in the opening quarter as the Trojans built 19-9 lead.

The Wildcats pulled ahead 19-16 after Sundell's layup and free throw. USC answered with a pair of 3-pointers from Howell and Malia Samuels.

Sundell hit a jumper and two free throws down the stretch to help Kansas State to a 30-28 advantage at the half.

USC arrived at Spokane Arena wearing Nike T-shirts emblazoned with Watkins’ face.

Players passed around a small Watkins bobblehead, complete with her trademark “JuJu Bun” hairstyle, on the sidelines during the game.

A day earlier, coach Lindsay Gottlieb said her team was playing for its inured star: “I think the prevailing feeling is that we can still do something together, and that’s what JuJu wants us to do.”

Watkins was hoping to lead USC to its first national title since it won back to back in 2002 and '03.

SPOKANE, Ore. (AP) — Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women's&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness">NCAA Tournament</a>&nbsp;on Saturday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you, K-State Family. 💜 <a href="https://t.co/A0E4LQqvZe">pic.twitter.com/A0E4LQqvZe</a>&mdash; K-State Women&#39;s Basketball (@KStateWBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateWBB/status/1906166043267207186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The top-seeded Trojans (31-3) were considered title contenders before&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-juju-watkins-hurt-usc-12f286a14edad1e632dd1a4938132a88">Watkins tore her right ACL</a>&nbsp;during&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-usc-mississippi-state-score-371f2453968abdf9d3416f1beead058d">a second-round victory</a>&nbsp;over Mississippi State. Now they’ll be underdogs in an Elite Eight rematch on Monday with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-oklahoma-uconn-score-917699e45b6d7619e93530c3d0415a58">Paige Bueckers</a>&nbsp;and second-seeded UConn. The Huskies knocked the Trojans out of last year’s March Madness in Watkins’ first season.Avery Howell, another freshman, scored 18 points for USC, which went on a 12-0 run during the third quarter to take a 46-39 lead, matching its biggest advantage of the day.Kansas State (28-8) kept pushing, though, and tied it at 51-all early in the fourth on a layup by Ayoka Lee. Rayah Marshall responded with two straight buckets for USC.A layup by Serena Sundell got the Wildcats within 60-59. Smith responded with a pair of free throws, and USC was solid enough at the foul line to close it out.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">From all of us, thank you.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCAAWBB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NCAAWBB</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarchMadness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarchMadness</a> <a href="https://t.co/4UB4ezbRP2">pic.twitter.com/4UB4ezbRP2</a>&mdash; NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessWBB/status/1906167071911575761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Sundell scored 22 points and Lee had 12 for the fifth-seeded Wildcats (28-8), who fell short of the program’s second Elite Eight appearance and first since 1982. They beat Kentucky&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-kansas-state-kentucky-women-score-bda945b0046c0fee4943a2d0b733cd9d">80-79 in overtime</a>&nbsp;to reach their first Sweet 16 since 2002.Smith had 11 points in the opening quarter as the Trojans built 19-9 lead.The Wildcats pulled ahead 19-16 after Sundell's layup and free throw. USC answered with a pair of 3-pointers from Howell and Malia Samuels.Sundell hit a jumper and two free throws down the stretch to help Kansas State to a 30-28 advantage at the half.<h2>Honoring JuJu</h2>USC arrived at Spokane Arena wearing Nike T-shirts emblazoned with Watkins’ face.Players passed around a small Watkins bobblehead, complete with her trademark “JuJu Bun” hairstyle, on the sidelines during the game.A day earlier, coach Lindsay Gottlieb said her team was playing for its inured star: “I think the prevailing feeling is that we can still do something together, and that’s what JuJu wants us to do.”Watkins was hoping to lead USC to its first national title since it won back to back in 2002 and '03.___

🏀 K-State women's basketball season ends in Sweet 16

WARRENSBURG, Mo. - The 24th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team evened up its series with No. 3 Central Missouri Saturday afternoon with a 9-4 road victory. The Tigers (21-7, 16-3 MIAA) never trailed in the contest, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning before piling on six runs over the final three frames. The five-run loss is the largest margin of defeat for the Mules (21-7, 12-4 MIAA) this season.

The win is Fort Hays State's first victory over Central Missouri since 2016 (2/26/16), snapping a 28-game losing streak overall and a 19-game road losing streak to the Mules (last road win 3/12/11). It is Fort Hays State's second win over a top-five ranked team under head coach Justin Wichert&nbsp;after beating No. 4 Missouri Southern in 2023 (4/2/23).

The Tigers struck early with three runs on three hits in the top of the first. Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;was hit by a pitch on the fourth delivery of the game before Tony Moore&nbsp;reached on a single. Trey DeGarmo then drove in the pair with a ground-rule double to right center, giving Fort Hays State a 2-0 lead. Derek Woolwine&nbsp;kept things rolling with a single to center, plating DeGarmo to push the advantage to 3-0.

The home team answered right back with two runs on three hits in the bottom of the inning, but Paul Panduro&nbsp;was able to get out of the frame with the lead after getting a pair of groundouts with a runner in scoring position.

Both starters settled in after the first, allowing at most one man to reach base in each of the next three innings. A pair of doubles helped Central Missouri tie things up at three in the bottom of the fifth, prompting FHSU to go to the bullpen in Brandon Chavez. The reliever got out of the inning with a pop up and a groundout before retiring the side in order in the sixth.

The visitors regained the lead in the top of the seventh when Luis Ayala&nbsp;drew a four-pitch walk to lead off the inning. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;followed with a double to put two runners in scoring position, but the next two batters were retired. Down to the last strike of the inning, Moore yanked a triple into left center past a diving Mule, plating a pair and giving the Tigers a 5-3 lead. DeGarmo kept the line moving with a single up the middle, pushing FHSU's lead to 6-3.

The Mules clawed back with one run on two singles in the bottom of the seventh, but Chavez quickly shook that off by retiring the final eight batters of the game to lock down the win.

Herrmann mashed an opposite field home run in the eighth after Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;led off with a single, adding a pair of insurance runs to make the score 8-4. Kreutzer delivered an RBI base hit of his own in the top of the ninth, driving in Moore with a single to make it a five-run lead.

Panduro worked the first 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out two Mules. Chavez (5-0) picked up the win after tossing the final 4 2/3 innings, his longest outing of the season. The sophomore struck out four batters without issuing any walks while giving up one run on two hits.

Moore and Herrmann both had three hits in the win, while DeGarmo and Kreutzer both had two hits. DeGarmo drove in a team-high three batters, with Moore scoring three runs.

The Tigers will look for their first series win over the Mules since 2012 on Sunday when the teams meet in the rubber game beginning at 1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743292395663.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Jacob Lawson" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Jacob Lawson</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWARRENSBURG, Mo. - The 24th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team evened up its series with No. 3 Central Missouri Saturday afternoon with a 9-4 road victory. The Tigers (21-7, 16-3 MIAA) never trailed in the contest, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning before piling on six runs over the final three frames. The five-run loss is the largest margin of defeat for the Mules (21-7, 12-4 MIAA) this season.The win is Fort Hays State's first victory over Central Missouri since 2016 (2/26/16), snapping a 28-game losing streak overall and a 19-game road losing streak to the Mules (last road win 3/12/11). It is Fort Hays State's second win over a top-five ranked team under head coach Justin Wichert&nbsp;after beating No. 4 Missouri Southern in 2023 (4/2/23).The Tigers struck early with three runs on three hits in the top of the first. Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;was hit by a pitch on the fourth delivery of the game before Tony Moore&nbsp;reached on a single. Trey DeGarmo then drove in the pair with a ground-rule double to right center, giving Fort Hays State a 2-0 lead. Derek Woolwine&nbsp;kept things rolling with a single to center, plating DeGarmo to push the advantage to 3-0.The home team answered right back with two runs on three hits in the bottom of the inning, but Paul Panduro&nbsp;was able to get out of the frame with the lead after getting a pair of groundouts with a runner in scoring position.Both starters settled in after the first, allowing at most one man to reach base in each of the next three innings. A pair of doubles helped Central Missouri tie things up at three in the bottom of the fifth, prompting FHSU to go to the bullpen in Brandon Chavez. The reliever got out of the inning with a pop up and a groundout before retiring the side in order in the sixth.The visitors regained the lead in the top of the seventh when Luis Ayala&nbsp;drew a four-pitch walk to lead off the inning. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;followed with a double to put two runners in scoring position, but the next two batters were retired. Down to the last strike of the inning, Moore yanked a triple into left center past a diving Mule, plating a pair and giving the Tigers a 5-3 lead. DeGarmo kept the line moving with a single up the middle, pushing FHSU's lead to 6-3.The Mules clawed back with one run on two singles in the bottom of the seventh, but Chavez quickly shook that off by retiring the final eight batters of the game to lock down the win.Herrmann mashed an opposite field home run in the eighth after Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;led off with a single, adding a pair of insurance runs to make the score 8-4. Kreutzer delivered an RBI base hit of his own in the top of the ninth, driving in Moore with a single to make it a five-run lead.Panduro worked the first 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out two Mules. Chavez (5-0) picked up the win after tossing the final 4 2/3 innings, his longest outing of the season. The sophomore struck out four batters without issuing any walks while giving up one run on two hits.Moore and Herrmann both had three hits in the win, while DeGarmo and Kreutzer both had two hits. DeGarmo drove in a team-high three batters, with Moore scoring three runs.UP NEXTThe Tigers will look for their first series win over the Mules since 2012 on Sunday when the teams meet in the rubber game beginning at 1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ No. 24 Tigers top No. 3 Mules in Warrensburg

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning after Maikel Garcia tied it with a homer four batters earlier to help lead the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Saturday.

Garcia led off the seventh with a 405-foot homer off Paul Sewald (0-1). Cavan Biggio followed with a single and was replaced by pinch-runner Dairon Blanco, who stole second. With two outs, Witt lined a double to left to score Blanco with the go-ahead run.

Guardians six-time All-Star José Ramírez left in the sixth inning with a sprained right wrist after he was hurt in the third inning while attempting to steal second base. Gabriel Arias replaced Ramírez at third base.

Bo Naylor gave the Indians a 1-0 lead on an RBI single in the second, and Carlos Santana scored Steven Kwan on a sacrifice fly in the third.

Kwan's solo homer in the fifth put Cleveland up 3-1.

Royals starter Seth Lugo threw five innings and allowed three earned runs and four hits and struck out four with three walks. Daniel Lynch IV (1-0) followed Lugo and threw two perfect innings for the win. Carlos Estévez walked one and struck out one in the ninth to earn his first save for Kansas City.

Guardians starter Gavin Williams allowed two runs and four hits in five innints with one walk and two strikeouts.

Salvador Perez had RBI singles in the fourth and sixth innings.

The Royals' comeback in the bottom of the seventh inning was powered by Garcia's homer and Witt's double.

The top four hitters for Kansas City — Jonathan India, Witt, Vinnie Pasquantino and Perez — went 5 for 14 with five RBIs.

The Guardians send RHP Tanner Bibee to the mound against RHP Michael Wacha for Kansas City in Sunday’s series finale.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743297600088.png" alt="Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia circles the bases after hitting a game-tying home run against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (Kansas City Royals photo)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia circles the bases after hitting a game-tying home run against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (Kansas City Royals photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning after Maikel Garcia tied it with a homer four batters earlier to help lead the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Saturday.Garcia led off the seventh with a 405-foot homer off Paul Sewald (0-1). Cavan Biggio followed with a single and was replaced by pinch-runner Dairon Blanco, who stole second. With two outs, Witt lined a double to left to score Blanco with the go-ahead run.Guardians six-time All-Star José Ramírez left in the sixth inning with a sprained right wrist after he was hurt in the third inning while attempting to steal second base. Gabriel Arias replaced Ramírez at third base.Bo Naylor gave the Indians a 1-0 lead on an RBI single in the second, and Carlos Santana scored Steven Kwan on a sacrifice fly in the third.Kwan's solo homer in the fifth put Cleveland up 3-1.Royals starter Seth Lugo threw five innings and allowed three earned runs and four hits and struck out four with three walks. Daniel Lynch IV (1-0) followed Lugo and threw two perfect innings for the win. Carlos Estévez walked one and struck out one in the ninth to earn his first save for Kansas City.Guardians starter Gavin Williams allowed two runs and four hits in five innints with one walk and two strikeouts.Salvador Perez had RBI singles in the fourth and sixth innings.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals' comeback in the bottom of the seventh inning was powered by Garcia's homer and Witt's double.<h2>Key stat</h2>The top four hitters for Kansas City — Jonathan India, Witt, Vinnie Pasquantino and Perez — went 5 for 14 with five RBIs.<h2>Up next</h2>The Guardians send RHP Tanner Bibee to the mound against RHP Michael Wacha for Kansas City in Sunday’s series finale.—

⚾ Garcia's homer and Witt’s go-ahead RBI double lead Royals past Guardians 

EMPORIA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Softball split its conference doubleheader at Emporia State on Saturday. The Tigers pulled out the first game, a tight 2-1 victory in eight innings, before the Hornets ran away with a 12-1 win in game two.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;allowed just one hit in her extra-inning complete-game win. FHSU moved to 21-9 overall and 6-4 in the MIAA, while ESU went to 25-13 overall and 6-6 in the MIAA.

Fort Hays State 2, Emporia State 1 The Tigers and Hornets played to a scoreless tie through five innings before the Tigers finally broke through on the scoreboard in the sixth. Singles by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;and Lily Mohr and then a walk by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;set up a bases-loaded two-out situation.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/paige-thexton/8200">Paige Thexton</a>&nbsp;came through in the clutch for FHSU with an RBI chopper single over the head of the third baseman to make it 1-0.

Without a hit through 5 1/3 innings, ESU tallied its only knock of the game with a double off the bat of Sydney Wagner in the bottom of the sixth, which set up runners at second and third. The Hornets tied the game by scoring their runner from third on a wild pitch. But, that was all the Hornets would get in a strong outing by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>.

Egger retired the Hornets in order in the seventh to force extra innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;started the eighth inning with a bang for FHSU, roping a double down the right field line. A sacrifice bunt by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/8182">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;moved her over and then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;came through with a clutch RBI single up the middle to put the Tigers back on top 2-1.

That was all Egger needed as she sat down the Hornets in order again in the eighth, including one out with a batter having her foot out of the box when she chopped what looked to be a single up the middle with one out. Egger dialed up her second 1-hit complete-game performance of the season, while striking out seven. She picked up her 10th&nbsp;win of the season, now 10-5 overall.

Emporia State 12, Fort Hays State 1 (5 inn.) A pair of infield singles to open the bottom of the first inning triggered a big offensive surge from the Hornets in the second game of the day. ESU went on to score four runs on five hits in the first inning to take a 4-0 lead early. They kept adding on in the next two innings, scoring once in the second and seven times in the third to lead 12-0.

The Tigers could not get much going offensively in the game and only got runners into scoring position in the fourth and fifth innings. The cashed in on a Hornet error in the fifth as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;drove in a run on a ground out, but it was too little, too late as the run rule came into play.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;had FHSU's only two hits in the contest.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;went 2.0 innings in her start in the pitching circle, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on six hits and three walks. She struck out one.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/korryn-johnson/8197">Korryn Johnson</a>&nbsp;relieved in the third inning and went 2.0 innings and allowed three runs on five hits. Schmidt is now 9-4 for the season.

Jordan Harrison threw a complete game for the Hornets, surrendering just the two hits and three walks with four strikeouts. She improved to 12-3 on the season.

Fort Hays State returns home to host a pair of conference doubleheaders next weekend in Hays. FHSU plays Northeastern State on Friday&nbsp; before taking on Rogers State on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743291963967.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Seth Kincaid" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Seth Kincaid</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsEMPORIA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Softball split its conference doubleheader at Emporia State on Saturday. The Tigers pulled out the first game, a tight 2-1 victory in eight innings, before the Hornets ran away with a 12-1 win in game two.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;allowed just one hit in her extra-inning complete-game win. FHSU moved to 21-9 overall and 6-4 in the MIAA, while ESU went to 25-13 overall and 6-6 in the MIAA.Fort Hays State 2, Emporia State 1 The Tigers and Hornets played to a scoreless tie through five innings before the Tigers finally broke through on the scoreboard in the sixth. Singles by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;and Lily Mohr and then a walk by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;set up a bases-loaded two-out situation.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/paige-thexton/8200">Paige Thexton</a>&nbsp;came through in the clutch for FHSU with an RBI chopper single over the head of the third baseman to make it 1-0.Without a hit through 5 1/3 innings, ESU tallied its only knock of the game with a double off the bat of Sydney Wagner in the bottom of the sixth, which set up runners at second and third. The Hornets tied the game by scoring their runner from third on a wild pitch. But, that was all the Hornets would get in a strong outing by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>.Egger retired the Hornets in order in the seventh to force extra innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;started the eighth inning with a bang for FHSU, roping a double down the right field line. A sacrifice bunt by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/8182">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;moved her over and then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;came through with a clutch RBI single up the middle to put the Tigers back on top 2-1.That was all Egger needed as she sat down the Hornets in order again in the eighth, including one out with a batter having her foot out of the box when she chopped what looked to be a single up the middle with one out. Egger dialed up her second 1-hit complete-game performance of the season, while striking out seven. She picked up her 10th&nbsp;win of the season, now 10-5 overall.Emporia State 12, Fort Hays State 1 (5 inn.) A pair of infield singles to open the bottom of the first inning triggered a big offensive surge from the Hornets in the second game of the day. ESU went on to score four runs on five hits in the first inning to take a 4-0 lead early. They kept adding on in the next two innings, scoring once in the second and seven times in the third to lead 12-0.The Tigers could not get much going offensively in the game and only got runners into scoring position in the fourth and fifth innings. The cashed in on a Hornet error in the fifth as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;drove in a run on a ground out, but it was too little, too late as the run rule came into play.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;had FHSU's only two hits in the contest.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;went 2.0 innings in her start in the pitching circle, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on six hits and three walks. She struck out one.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/korryn-johnson/8197">Korryn Johnson</a>&nbsp;relieved in the third inning and went 2.0 innings and allowed three runs on five hits. Schmidt is now 9-4 for the season.Jordan Harrison threw a complete game for the Hornets, surrendering just the two hits and three walks with four strikeouts. She improved to 12-3 on the season.Fort Hays State returns home to host a pair of conference doubleheaders next weekend in Hays. FHSU plays Northeastern State on Friday&nbsp; before taking on Rogers State on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Strong outing from Egger helps Tigers split at Emporia State

SALINA - The Hays High softball team opened the 2025
season with a pair of wins over Olathe East Saturday at the Salina South fields. The Indians took game one
9-3 then took the second contest 10-5.

Game 1: Hays 9, Olathe East 3
 Hays used a six-run third inning to take the lead for good. Adeline Kippes
drove in the first run when she was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Riley
Dreher was also hit by a pitch which gave the Indians a 2-1 lead. Brooklynn Dinkel
drove in two with a double. Another run scored on an Alyse Zimmerman groundout.
Dinkel scored the final run of the frame on a passed ball.

Dreher added a two-run triple an inning later to push the lead
to 8-1. Zimmerman had a bunt single in the fifth which scored Dinkel for a 9-1
lead.

Dreher allowed one run on three hits with seven strikeouts
and four walks over four innings for the win. Lanie Becker pitched the final
three innings.

Game 2: Hays 10, Olathe East 5
 The Indians scored in every inning but one and never trailed. Four of the runs
came off of Hawks errors.

Hays scored three in the first, one in the third then two in
the fourth and fifth for an 8-0 lead. They added another in the top of the
sixth before Olathe East answered with four in the bottom of the sixth to pull
within 9-4. Alyse Zimmerman drove in an insurance run with an RBI triple in the
top of the seventh.

Riley Dreher had three hits and scored three runs. Brynlee
Brous added two hits and drove in two runs.

Riley Dreher allowed no runs on one hits with three
strikeouts and three walks and picked up her second win of the day.

Hays PostSALINA - The Hays High softball team opened the 2025
season with a pair of wins over Olathe East Saturday at the Salina South fields. The Indians took game one
9-3 then took the second contest 10-5.Game 1: Hays 9, Olathe East 3
 Hays used a six-run third inning to take the lead for good. Adeline Kippes
drove in the first run when she was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Riley
Dreher was also hit by a pitch which gave the Indians a 2-1 lead. Brooklynn Dinkel
drove in two with a double. Another run scored on an Alyse Zimmerman groundout.
Dinkel scored the final run of the frame on a passed ball.Dreher added a two-run triple an inning later to push the lead
to 8-1. Zimmerman had a bunt single in the fifth which scored Dinkel for a 9-1
lead.Dreher allowed one run on three hits with seven strikeouts
and four walks over four innings for the win. Lanie Becker pitched the final
three innings.Game 2: Hays 10, Olathe East 5
 The Indians scored in every inning but one and never trailed. Four of the runs
came off of Hawks errors.Hays scored three in the first, one in the third then two in
the fourth and fifth for an 8-0 lead. They added another in the top of the
sixth before Olathe East answered with four in the bottom of the sixth to pull
within 9-4. Alyse Zimmerman drove in an insurance run with an RBI triple in the
top of the seventh.Riley Dreher had three hits and scored three runs. Brynlee
Brous added two hits and drove in two runs.Riley Dreher allowed no runs on one hits with three
strikeouts and three walks and picked up her second win of the day.

🥎 HHS sweeps Olathe East to open season

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Fort Hays State Tennis battled to its first win in MIAA play since the 2017-18 season on Saturday with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Missouri Western. The win snapped the long 47-match drought in conference play, lifting the Tigers to 10-3 overall and 1-1 in the MIAA. The Griffons fell to 3-5 overall and 0-1 in the MIAA.

Fort Hays State's last win in MIAA play was on March 13, 2018 by a score of 5-4 over Emporia State. The streak ended just over two weeks past seven calendar years. The Tigers were already knocking at the door on Friday in a competitive loss to a perennially solid Northwest Missouri State team, but they finally broke through on Saturday when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/irina-alfonso/8115">Irina Alfonso</a>&nbsp;went toe-to-toe Johanna Priedite in an epic singles match that lasted about three hours. With the team score knotted at 3-3, Alfonso forced a third set in her singles match and went on to win, snapping a six-match losing streak to the Griffons. FHSU's last win over MWSU was in 2017 by a score of 5-4 in Hays. It was their first win in St. Joseph since 2014.

Aside from Alfonso being the ultimate ender of the Tigers' losing string in conference play, five other Tigers picked up big wins to get FHSU and Alfonso to the winner-take-all scenario in the No. 2 singles match.

The Tigers grabbed the first team point of the day by winning two of the three doubles matches.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/yone-pereiro/8119">Yone Pereiro</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/ines-latorre/8117">Ines Latorre</a>&nbsp;breezed to a 6-1 win at the No. 3 position, while Alfonso and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/suzana-faucz/8130">Suzana Faucz</a>&nbsp;won the No. 2 match 6-4 to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead overall.

The Tigers were on the brink of victory through the first three singles matches completed.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/grace-unruh/8121">Grace Unruh</a>&nbsp;made it 2-0 Tigers with a strong 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 6. The Griffons took the No. 1 singles match 6-2, 6-1, but the FHSU lead reached 3-1 when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/bethan-gill/8116">Bethan Gill</a>&nbsp;posted a 6-0, 7-6 (7-2) win at No. 5. The Griffons knotted the match up eventually winning the No. 3 and No. 4 matches, which required a whole third set be played out instead of the tiebreaker format often used.

After falling 7-5 in the first set, Alfonso stood her ground by winning the second set 6-3. She then went on to break her opponent's serve for the final point of a 6-4 third-set win.F

Fort Hays State will take on William Jewell on Sunday (Mar. 30) in a non-conference road match in Liberty, Mo.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743294664201.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Fort Hays State Tennis battled to its first win in MIAA play since the 2017-18 season on Saturday with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Missouri Western. The win snapped the long 47-match drought in conference play, lifting the Tigers to 10-3 overall and 1-1 in the MIAA. The Griffons fell to 3-5 overall and 0-1 in the MIAA.Fort Hays State's last win in MIAA play was on March 13, 2018 by a score of 5-4 over Emporia State. The streak ended just over two weeks past seven calendar years. The Tigers were already knocking at the door on Friday in a competitive loss to a perennially solid Northwest Missouri State team, but they finally broke through on Saturday when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/irina-alfonso/8115">Irina Alfonso</a>&nbsp;went toe-to-toe Johanna Priedite in an epic singles match that lasted about three hours. With the team score knotted at 3-3, Alfonso forced a third set in her singles match and went on to win, snapping a six-match losing streak to the Griffons. FHSU's last win over MWSU was in 2017 by a score of 5-4 in Hays. It was their first win in St. Joseph since 2014.Aside from Alfonso being the ultimate ender of the Tigers' losing string in conference play, five other Tigers picked up big wins to get FHSU and Alfonso to the winner-take-all scenario in the No. 2 singles match.The Tigers grabbed the first team point of the day by winning two of the three doubles matches.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/yone-pereiro/8119">Yone Pereiro</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/ines-latorre/8117">Ines Latorre</a>&nbsp;breezed to a 6-1 win at the No. 3 position, while Alfonso and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/suzana-faucz/8130">Suzana Faucz</a>&nbsp;won the No. 2 match 6-4 to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead overall.The Tigers were on the brink of victory through the first three singles matches completed.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/grace-unruh/8121">Grace Unruh</a>&nbsp;made it 2-0 Tigers with a strong 6-0, 6-2 win at No. 6. The Griffons took the No. 1 singles match 6-2, 6-1, but the FHSU lead reached 3-1 when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/bethan-gill/8116">Bethan Gill</a>&nbsp;posted a 6-0, 7-6 (7-2) win at No. 5. The Griffons knotted the match up eventually winning the No. 3 and No. 4 matches, which required a whole third set be played out instead of the tiebreaker format often used.After falling 7-5 in the first set, Alfonso stood her ground by winning the second set 6-3. She then went on to break her opponent's serve for the final point of a 6-4 third-set win.FFort Hays State will take on William Jewell on Sunday (Mar. 30) in a non-conference road match in Liberty, Mo.

🎾 Alfonso’s marathon singles win lifts Tigers to 4-3 in over Griffons

LARNED - The TMP-Marian Monarchs baseball (2-0) team opened the season with
a doubleheader sweep of the Larned Indians Friday in Larned.

GAME 1: TMP 8, Larned 0 TMP’s Ty Schmeidler and Grant Nehls combined on a no-hitter,
and Caden Dinkel drove in a pair of runs as the Monarchs picked up the 8-0
victory.

The Monarchs got the scoring started early, scoring two runs
in the top half of the first inning.

Ian Nehls doubled with one out, and then, following a Larned
error, scored on a double steal, giving TMP the 1-0 lead.

Ty Schmeidler also scored a run on an error in the inning,
putting TMP up 2-0.

TMP’s lone run in the second inning came on a wild pitch.

After back-to-back scoreless innings, TMP got back on the
scoreboard, scoring three times in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth.

Jacob Seib led off the fifth with a walk and eventually came
in to score on back-to-back errors by the Indians.

TMP added a second run on an error that scored Ty Schmeidler,
who had doubled, making it 5-0 TMP.

Their final run of the inning game on a Connor Breit fielder’s
choice that made it 6-0 TMP.

In the top of the sixth inning, TMP’s Cadel Dinkel drove in
a pair of runs with a double to left, putting the Monarchs up 8-0.

Dinkel finished two-for-four with two RBI’s. Ty Schmeidler
scored three times.

Schmeidler was awarded the win. He allowed just four walks
with six strikeouts in three and two-thirds scoreless innings.

Freshman Grant Nehls allowed just two walks and struck out five
in three and a third innings as the two combined for a no-hitter.

GAME 2: TMP 11, Larned 4 The Monarchs scored in all but one inning en route to an
11-4 win over the Indians in game two.

TMP put up three runs in the first inning. With one out, Ian
Nehls walked, Ty Schmeidler singled, and reached third on an error. Nehls
scored on the play, making it 1-0 TMP.

Caden Dinkel followed with an RBI single and Grant Nehls
added an RBI double as TMP opened up a 3-0 lead through the first inning.

The Monarchs added two more in the second inning.

With two outs, and a pair of Monarchs on base after two
walks in the inning, Dinkel doubled to right, giving the Monarchs a 5-0 lead.

Larned answered with three of their own in the bottom of the
second, and then, after a scoreless third inning, TMP led 5-3 heading into the
fourth.

Grant Nehls connected on his first career home run in the
top of the first inning, giving TMP a 6-3 lead. 

Larned was able to get a run back in the bottom of the
inning, making it 6-4 TMP.

The Monarchs added another solo run on an Ian Nehls RBI
single.

With the bases loaded in the sixth, a walk by Isaac Purinton
gave TMP the 8-4 lead.

Adler Brown added an RBI groundout in the inning to put TMP
up 9-4.

In the seventh inning, TMP added a run on a Connor Breit
Fielder’s choice and a bases-loaded walk by Isaac Purinton, helping the
Monarchs secure the 11-4 win.

Dinkel, Brown and Grant Nehls all collected two hits, and
Dinkel collected three more RBIs.

Purinton got the win for TMP. He allowed one unearned run in
three hitless innings of relief. He struck out one and walked five.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743297183391.png" alt="TMP-Marian's Ty Schmeidler and Grant Nehls throw a combined no-hitter in game one of their doubleheader at Larned on Friday, March 28, 2025. (TMP-Marian photo)" />
 <figcaption>TMP-Marian's Ty Schmeidler and Grant Nehls throw a combined no-hitter in game one of their doubleheader at Larned on Friday, March 28, 2025. (TMP-Marian photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsLARNED - The TMP-Marian Monarchs baseball (2-0) team opened the season with
a doubleheader sweep of the Larned Indians Friday in Larned.GAME 1: TMP 8, Larned 0 TMP’s Ty Schmeidler and Grant Nehls combined on a no-hitter,
and Caden Dinkel drove in a pair of runs as the Monarchs picked up the 8-0
victory.The Monarchs got the scoring started early, scoring two runs
in the top half of the first inning.Ian Nehls doubled with one out, and then, following a Larned
error, scored on a double steal, giving TMP the 1-0 lead.Ty Schmeidler also scored a run on an error in the inning,
putting TMP up 2-0.TMP’s lone run in the second inning came on a wild pitch.After back-to-back scoreless innings, TMP got back on the
scoreboard, scoring three times in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth.Jacob Seib led off the fifth with a walk and eventually came
in to score on back-to-back errors by the Indians.TMP added a second run on an error that scored Ty Schmeidler,
who had doubled, making it 5-0 TMP.Their final run of the inning game on a Connor Breit fielder’s
choice that made it 6-0 TMP.In the top of the sixth inning, TMP’s Cadel Dinkel drove in
a pair of runs with a double to left, putting the Monarchs up 8-0.Dinkel finished two-for-four with two RBI’s. Ty Schmeidler
scored three times.Schmeidler was awarded the win. He allowed just four walks
with six strikeouts in three and two-thirds scoreless innings.Freshman Grant Nehls allowed just two walks and struck out five
in three and a third innings as the two combined for a no-hitter.GAME 2: TMP 11, Larned 4 The Monarchs scored in all but one inning en route to an
11-4 win over the Indians in game two.TMP put up three runs in the first inning. With one out, Ian
Nehls walked, Ty Schmeidler singled, and reached third on an error. Nehls
scored on the play, making it 1-0 TMP.Caden Dinkel followed with an RBI single and Grant Nehls
added an RBI double as TMP opened up a 3-0 lead through the first inning.The Monarchs added two more in the second inning.With two outs, and a pair of Monarchs on base after two
walks in the inning, Dinkel doubled to right, giving the Monarchs a 5-0 lead.Larned answered with three of their own in the bottom of the
second, and then, after a scoreless third inning, TMP led 5-3 heading into the
fourth.Grant Nehls connected on his first career home run in the
top of the first inning, giving TMP a 6-3 lead. Larned was able to get a run back in the bottom of the
inning, making it 6-4 TMP.The Monarchs added another solo run on an Ian Nehls RBI
single.With the bases loaded in the sixth, a walk by Isaac Purinton
gave TMP the 8-4 lead.Adler Brown added an RBI groundout in the inning to put TMP
up 9-4.In the seventh inning, TMP added a run on a Connor Breit
Fielder’s choice and a bases-loaded walk by Isaac Purinton, helping the
Monarchs secure the 11-4 win.Dinkel, Brown and Grant Nehls all collected two hits, and
Dinkel collected three more RBIs.Purinton got the win for TMP. He allowed one unearned run in
three hitless innings of relief. He struck out one and walked five.TMP will host Ellinwood on Tuesday.

⚾ TMP-Marian sweeps Larned in season opener

HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs collected 14 extra base hits,
including five home runs, on their way to a pair of run-rule victories over the
Russell Broncos on Friday in the season opener.

GAME 1: TMP 16, Russell 1 In the top half of the first inning, TMP&nbsp; (2-0, 2-0 MCL)&nbsp; starter Brynn Rebel
worked around a leadoff single, thanks to a double play and a strikeout.

Rebel allowed only a second-inning run on a wild pitch, with
a pair of hits and a walk, while striking out five in the victory.

In the bottom of the first TMP’s Bria Windholz singled home
Rebel for the game’s first run. One batter later, freshman Brynn Schoepf
connected on her first career homerun, putting the Monarchs up 4-0.

After Russell got a run back in the top of the second, Rebel
connected on a two-run home run in the bottom of the inning, putting TMP up
6-1.

Brooke Koenigsman added a seventh run for the Monarchs with
a double, and then two batters later, freshman Paige Koenigsman connected on
her first career home run, giving the Monarchs a 9-1 lead through two innings.

Teagan Gottschalk led off the third inning with a double,
and the courtesy runner came in to score on a dropped third strike, putting TMP
up 11-1.

Rebel singled in her third RBI of the game, extending TMP's
lead to 12-1. A Windholz sacrifice fly made it 13-1. 

Brooke Koenigsman followed that with her second RBI double,
putting TMP up 14-1.

The Monarchs then scored on an error, and with the bases
loaded, Raegan Allen was hit by a pitch, securing the Monarchs' 16-1 win in
three innings.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1743273040391.png" alt="TMP’s Brynn Rebel, Paige Koenigsman, Piper Simson, Brooke Koenigsman and&nbsp;Brynn Schoepf combined to hit five home runs in the doubleheader sweep of Russell Friday.&nbsp; Courtesy TMP Athletics" />
 <figcaption>TMP’s Brynn Rebel, Paige Koenigsman, Piper Simson, Brooke Koenigsman and&nbsp;Brynn Schoepf combined to hit five home runs in the doubleheader sweep of Russell Friday.&nbsp; Courtesy TMP Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsHAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs collected 14 extra base hits,
including five home runs, on their way to a pair of run-rule victories over the
Russell Broncos on Friday in the season opener.GAME 1: TMP 16, Russell 1 In the top half of the first inning, TMP&nbsp; (2-0, 2-0 MCL)&nbsp; starter Brynn Rebel
worked around a leadoff single, thanks to a double play and a strikeout.Rebel allowed only a second-inning run on a wild pitch, with
a pair of hits and a walk, while striking out five in the victory.In the bottom of the first TMP’s Bria Windholz singled home
Rebel for the game’s first run. One batter later, freshman Brynn Schoepf
connected on her first career homerun, putting the Monarchs up 4-0.After Russell got a run back in the top of the second, Rebel
connected on a two-run home run in the bottom of the inning, putting TMP up
6-1.Brooke Koenigsman added a seventh run for the Monarchs with
a double, and then two batters later, freshman Paige Koenigsman connected on
her first career home run, giving the Monarchs a 9-1 lead through two innings.Teagan Gottschalk led off the third inning with a double,
and the courtesy runner came in to score on a dropped third strike, putting TMP
up 11-1.Rebel singled in her third RBI of the game, extending TMP's
lead to 12-1. A Windholz sacrifice fly made it 13-1. Brooke Koenigsman followed that with her second RBI double,
putting TMP up 14-1.The Monarchs then scored on an error, and with the bases
loaded, Raegan Allen was hit by a pitch, securing the Monarchs' 16-1 win in
three innings.Rebel, Windholz and Schoepf each drove in three runs for the
Monarchs.Rebel earned the win in the circle.GAME 2: TMP 16, Russell 0 The Monarchs scored 10 runs in the second inning and cruised
to a game two win behind three shutout innings from Bria Windholz, who drove in
three runs for a second straight game.Windholz worked out of a bit of a jam in the first. Russell
got a pair of two-out singles put with runners at the corners, but Windholz
induced a groundout to the first baseman, keeping the game scoreless.In the bottom of the frame TMP wasted little time getting on
the board. After the first two hitters reached base, Brooke Koenigsman
scored two runs on an RBI triple, putting TMP up 2-0.Windholz drove her home on a groundout, giving TMP a 3-0
lead.Following back-to-back walks, TMP scored on a passed ball
and two runs on an error, making it 6-0 Monarchs through the first inning.Schoepf reached base on an error by the Russell catcher to lead
off the second inning and came all the way around to score, making it 7-0 TMP.Brooke Koenigsman followed that with her second home run of
the day, giving the Monarchs the 8-0 lead.Two batters later, Paige Simpson connected on her first career
home run, driving in two for a 10-0 lead.Nicole Schumacher doubled in a run and then scored on a
fielder’s choice for a 12-0 TMP lead.Following a pair of walks, Windholz doubled in two runs,
making it 14-0 TMP, and then Paige Koenigsman added a two-run double of her
own, giving TMP the 16-0 victory.