BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer allowed three hits in seven innings, Ryan O'Hearn hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Friday night for a rare low-scoring victory in their first shutout this season.

Last-place Baltimore improved to 2-16 when scoring three or fewer runs and won back-to-back games for only the second time this year.

Kremer (3-4) and Michael Wacha (1-4) battled for six scoreless innings before Adley Rutschman led off the Baltimore seventh with a double. O'Hearn followed with a drive to left-center field for his sixth home run of the year.

Emmanuel Rivera, playing because infielder Ramón Urías was scratched with right hamstring tightness, added an RBI single later in the inning.

Kansas City lost for just the second time in 11 games. Bobby Witt Jr. went 0 for 4, ending his 22-game hitting streak, as the Royals were blanked for the fourth time.

Yennier Cano pitched the eighth, and Félix Bautista finished the four-hitter for his sixth save in six chances.

Wacha allowed three runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Kansas City turned inning-ending double plays in the first and second, and Kremer got some help in the seventh when shortstop Gunnar Henderson made a nice sliding play on a grounder behind second base.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez did not play because of hip issues. Manager Matt Quatraro said he's day to day.

Kansas City had a man on second with one out in the second when Mark Canha's comebacker bounced off Kremer to the right side of the infield. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle fielded the ball and flipped it to Kremer, who had hustled over to cover.

After the rare 1-3-1 putout, Kremer retired Drew Waters on a grounder to end the threat.

O'Hearn had 131 RBIs in five seasons with Kansas City before being traded to the Orioles for cash before the 2023 season. In two-plus seasons in Baltimore, he's already driven in 132 runs.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer allowed three hits in seven innings, Ryan O'Hearn hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Friday night for a rare low-scoring victory in their first shutout this season.Last-place Baltimore improved to 2-16 when scoring three or fewer runs and won back-to-back games for only the second time this year.Kremer (3-4) and Michael Wacha (1-4) battled for six scoreless innings before Adley Rutschman led off the Baltimore seventh with a double. O'Hearn followed with a drive to left-center field for his sixth home run of the year.Emmanuel Rivera, playing because infielder Ramón Urías was scratched with right hamstring tightness, added an RBI single later in the inning.Kansas City lost for just the second time in 11 games. Bobby Witt Jr. went 0 for 4, ending his 22-game hitting streak, as the Royals were blanked for the fourth time.Yennier Cano pitched the eighth, and Félix Bautista finished the four-hitter for his sixth save in six chances.Wacha allowed three runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings.Kansas City turned inning-ending double plays in the first and second, and Kremer got some help in the seventh when shortstop Gunnar Henderson made a nice sliding play on a grounder behind second base.Royals catcher Salvador Perez did not play because of hip issues. Manager Matt Quatraro said he's day to day.<h2>Key moment</h2>Kansas City had a man on second with one out in the second when Mark Canha's comebacker bounced off Kremer to the right side of the infield. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle fielded the ball and flipped it to Kremer, who had hustled over to cover.After the rare 1-3-1 putout, Kremer retired Drew Waters on a grounder to end the threat.<h2>Key stat</h2>O'Hearn had 131 RBIs in five seasons with Kansas City before being traded to the Orioles for cash before the 2023 season. In two-plus seasons in Baltimore, he's already driven in 132 runs.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Witt's 22-game hitting streak ends as Orioles shutout Royals 

HAYS - Hays High completed a three game season sweep of Garden City with a 13-0 run-rule victory Friday evening at Leo-Harper Field.

The victory propels the Indians to the Western Athletic Conference championship with one game remaining. They will play their final league game in Liberal on May 15th.

Hays (11-6, 10-1) scored all of their runs over the first three innings. The fireworks started with a pair of runs in the first inning followed by six in the second and five in the third.

The runs in the first inning came with two outs. A Brett Rhoades triple scored Tiger Johnson. Rhoades then scored on a single by Trace Jacobs.

All but one of the six runs in the second inning also came with two outs. Landon Hardman drew a walk to open the inning and then scored on Johnny Cano's triple. Cano then scored on a wild pitch to make the score 4-0.

The two-out rally continued with Garden City (5-11, 2-8) miscues. A pair of walks was followed by a Buffalo error for a 6-0 game. Jalen Smith scored on a passed ball and then Bennett Smith scored on a single by Ian McGuire for an 8-0 score.

Cano walked to open the five run third inning. Back-to-back doubles by Johnson and Carter Graham pushed the Indian advantage to double figures at 10-0. Graham scored on a Bennett Smith single and Jalen Smith scored the final run on a passed ball.

Four of the Indians' nine hits were for extra bases. The Indians drew eight walks and were hit by two pitches.&nbsp;

Carter Graham (3-2) pitched four innings for the victory. He needed just 46 pitches and faced 13 batters. Graham allowed one hit, walked one and struck out one. Ian McGuire pitched a scoreless fifth inning allowing one hit.

Hays hosts Diamond Classic next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. As of posting of this story the games will be played at Larks Park due to the construction at Hays High School. Hays High will host TMP on Thursday evening to open the three days.&nbsp;

Hays Post SportsHAYS - Hays High completed a three game season sweep of Garden City with a 13-0 run-rule victory Friday evening at Leo-Harper Field.The victory propels the Indians to the Western Athletic Conference championship with one game remaining. They will play their final league game in Liberal on May 15th.Hays (11-6, 10-1) scored all of their runs over the first three innings. The fireworks started with a pair of runs in the first inning followed by six in the second and five in the third.The runs in the first inning came with two outs. A Brett Rhoades triple scored Tiger Johnson. Rhoades then scored on a single by Trace Jacobs.All but one of the six runs in the second inning also came with two outs. Landon Hardman drew a walk to open the inning and then scored on Johnny Cano's triple. Cano then scored on a wild pitch to make the score 4-0.The two-out rally continued with Garden City (5-11, 2-8) miscues. A pair of walks was followed by a Buffalo error for a 6-0 game. Jalen Smith scored on a passed ball and then Bennett Smith scored on a single by Ian McGuire for an 8-0 score.Cano walked to open the five run third inning. Back-to-back doubles by Johnson and Carter Graham pushed the Indian advantage to double figures at 10-0. Graham scored on a Bennett Smith single and Jalen Smith scored the final run on a passed ball.Four of the Indians' nine hits were for extra bases. The Indians drew eight walks and were hit by two pitches.&nbsp;Carter Graham (3-2) pitched four innings for the victory. He needed just 46 pitches and faced 13 batters. Graham allowed one hit, walked one and struck out one. Ian McGuire pitched a scoreless fifth inning allowing one hit.UP NEXTHays hosts Diamond Classic next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. As of posting of this story the games will be played at Larks Park due to the construction at Hays High School. Hays High will host TMP on Thursday evening to open the three days.&nbsp;

⚾ Hays High beats Garden City; repeats as WAC Champs

CLAREMORE, Okla. – For the second straight day, the 19th-ranked Fort Hays State Tigers dropped a 1-run heartbreaker to Rogers State. After rallying for three runs in the top of the ninth the Hillcats walked it off Friday afternoon in a 5-4 victory at the RCB Bank Sports Complex.

The Tigers loss coupled with Central Missouri's doubleheader sweep of Newman ends the Tigers hopes of their first-ever MIAA title.

Fort Hays State (32-14, 26-9 MIAA) struck first in the third inning when Isaiah Ural ripped a two-out RBI single to center field, plating Cooper Howell, who had drawn a walk earlier in the inning.

After Rogers State responded with runs in the third, fourth, and fifth to take a 3-1 lead, the Tigers stayed within striking distance. The Hillcats tacked on another in the sixth, making it 4-1, and kept the Tigers quiet until the ninth.

Facing a three-run deficit in their final at-bat, the Tigers mounted a furious comeback. Luis Ayala led off the frame with a double to left before Ural followed with a single. After a flyout, Derek Woolwine stepped up and delivered a clutch three-run blast to left field, tying the game at 4-4 with his third home run of the series.

However, Rogers State answered in the bottom of the ninth. After a leadoff single and a sacrifice bunt, the Hillcats loaded the bases with one out. A sacrifice fly brought home the winning run as Fort Hays fell in walk-off fashion.

Woolwine finished with three RBIs, all coming in the ninth, while Ural went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI. Trey DeGarmo, Elliott Herrmann, Ayala, and Brady Kreutzer each added extra-base hits in the Tigers' 12-hit effort.

On the mound, Cade Flaherty started and went 4.1 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits. Brandon Chavez took the loss, surrendering the winning run in the ninth to fall to 6-2 on the season.

Fort Hays State will close out the regular season and look to salvage the final game of the series on Saturday at noon.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCLAREMORE, Okla. – For the second straight day, the 19th-ranked Fort Hays State Tigers dropped a 1-run heartbreaker to Rogers State. After rallying for three runs in the top of the ninth the Hillcats walked it off Friday afternoon in a 5-4 victory at the RCB Bank Sports Complex.The Tigers loss coupled with Central Missouri's doubleheader sweep of Newman ends the Tigers hopes of their first-ever MIAA title.Fort Hays State (32-14, 26-9 MIAA) struck first in the third inning when Isaiah Ural ripped a two-out RBI single to center field, plating Cooper Howell, who had drawn a walk earlier in the inning.After Rogers State responded with runs in the third, fourth, and fifth to take a 3-1 lead, the Tigers stayed within striking distance. The Hillcats tacked on another in the sixth, making it 4-1, and kept the Tigers quiet until the ninth.Facing a three-run deficit in their final at-bat, the Tigers mounted a furious comeback. Luis Ayala led off the frame with a double to left before Ural followed with a single. After a flyout, Derek Woolwine stepped up and delivered a clutch three-run blast to left field, tying the game at 4-4 with his third home run of the series.However, Rogers State answered in the bottom of the ninth. After a leadoff single and a sacrifice bunt, the Hillcats loaded the bases with one out. A sacrifice fly brought home the winning run as Fort Hays fell in walk-off fashion.Woolwine finished with three RBIs, all coming in the ninth, while Ural went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI. Trey DeGarmo, Elliott Herrmann, Ayala, and Brady Kreutzer each added extra-base hits in the Tigers' 12-hit effort.On the mound, Cade Flaherty started and went 4.1 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits. Brandon Chavez took the loss, surrendering the winning run in the ninth to fall to 6-2 on the season.UP NEXTFort Hays State will close out the regular season and look to salvage the final game of the series on Saturday at noon.

⚾ No. 19 Tigers drop heartbreaker at Rogers State

TMP-Marian vs Russell Friday, May 2nd Hays, Kan. - Monarchs Sports Complex

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The TMP-Marian Monarchs play host to the Russell Broncos in a doubleheader Friday in Hays.&nbsp;

The first pitch of game one is set for 4 p.m. on the Monarchs Sports Network.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian vs Russell Friday, May 2nd 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/2401331">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs play host to the Russell Broncos in a doubleheader Friday in Hays.&nbsp;The first pitch of game one is set for 4 p.m. on the Monarchs Sports Network.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that infielder&nbsp;Bobby Witt Jr.&nbsp;and left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Kris Bubic&nbsp;have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for March/April. The awards are determined by a local media vote.

Through the first month of the season, Witt Jr. landed among American League leaders in several categories, including stolen bases (3rd, 9), hits (T-4th, 38), extra-base hits (T-7th, 14) and batting average (T-9th, .322), while he led the Majors with 12 doubles. He entered the month of May with an active career-high 21-game hitting streak, which he extended to 22 games with his 3rd home run of the season yesterday at Tampa Bay. It’s the longest streak in the Majors this season and the longest by a Royal since&nbsp;Whit Merrifield&nbsp;hit safely in a club-record 31 straight games from Sept. 10, 2018-April 10, 2019. Witt Jr. is one of only three players in Royals history with two hit streaks of at least 15 games before turning 25 years old, joining&nbsp;David DeJesus&nbsp;(2 in 2004) and&nbsp;Gregg Jefferies&nbsp;(2 in 1992). Over the course of his active 22-game streak since April 8, he’s batting .363 (29-for-80), which is tied for the 2nd-highest mark in the AL in that stretch, trailing only&nbsp;Aaron Judge&nbsp;(.481). Witt Jr. also reached 1,000 total bases on Wednesday at Tampa Bay in his 500th career game, becoming the fastest Royal to reach the 1,000-total bases milestone, shattering&nbsp;Carlos Beltran’s&nbsp;previous record of 536 games. This unanimous selection marks his ninth career monthly honor, which are already the 4th most by a Royals position player since the award was established in 1995, behind only&nbsp;Alex Gordon&nbsp;(13),&nbsp;Mike Sweeney&nbsp;(13) and&nbsp;Eric Hosmer&nbsp;(11). Dating back to July 2024, he’s won the honor in four consecutive months.

Bubic led all Royals starters with a 2.25 ERA (9 ER in 36.0 IP) over 6 starts to open the season, while recording 37 strikeouts (24.7 K%, 9.3 K/9). Among the 51 American League pitchers who made at least 6 starts in March/April, his 2.25 ERA ranked 7th, trailing leader&nbsp;Tyler Mahle&nbsp;(1.14 ERA). Bubic recorded 4 quality starts, which tied for the 7th most in the Majors over the last month, and tied for the 3rd most in the AL, behind only Houston’s&nbsp;Hunter Brown&nbsp;(6) and Texas’&nbsp;Nathan Eovaldi&nbsp;(5). Bubic pitched at least 6.0 innings with no earned runs allowed in 3 of his 6 starts, including March 31 at Milwaukee (6.0 IP), April 6 vs. Baltimore (6.2 IP, 1 UER) and April 22 vs. Colorado (7.0 IP). Over his 1st 5 starts of 2025, he pitched to a 1.45 ERA (5 ER in 31.0 IP), becoming one of only eight Royals pitchers (9 instances) to pitch at least 30.0 innings and allow 5 earned runs or fewer over his 1st 5 appearances of a season, and the first since&nbsp;Danny Duffy&nbsp;turned the trick in 2021. Bubic also began the season with 15.2 innings without allowing an earned run, which was the 6th-longest such streak by a starting pitcher in Royals history, according to&nbsp;Elias. This marks his second career monthly honor and first since September/October 2021, when he pitched to a 2.20 ERA (8 ER in 32.2 IP) in 6 outings (5 starts).

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 </figure>Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that infielder&nbsp;Bobby Witt Jr.&nbsp;and left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Kris Bubic&nbsp;have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for March/April. The awards are determined by a local media vote.Through the first month of the season, Witt Jr. landed among American League leaders in several categories, including stolen bases (3rd, 9), hits (T-4th, 38), extra-base hits (T-7th, 14) and batting average (T-9th, .322), while he led the Majors with 12 doubles. He entered the month of May with an active career-high 21-game hitting streak, which he extended to 22 games with his 3rd home run of the season yesterday at Tampa Bay. It’s the longest streak in the Majors this season and the longest by a Royal since&nbsp;Whit Merrifield&nbsp;hit safely in a club-record 31 straight games from Sept. 10, 2018-April 10, 2019. Witt Jr. is one of only three players in Royals history with two hit streaks of at least 15 games before turning 25 years old, joining&nbsp;David DeJesus&nbsp;(2 in 2004) and&nbsp;Gregg Jefferies&nbsp;(2 in 1992). Over the course of his active 22-game streak since April 8, he’s batting .363 (29-for-80), which is tied for the 2nd-highest mark in the AL in that stretch, trailing only&nbsp;Aaron Judge&nbsp;(.481). Witt Jr. also reached 1,000 total bases on Wednesday at Tampa Bay in his 500th career game, becoming the fastest Royal to reach the 1,000-total bases milestone, shattering&nbsp;Carlos Beltran’s&nbsp;previous record of 536 games. This unanimous selection marks his ninth career monthly honor, which are already the 4th most by a Royals position player since the award was established in 1995, behind only&nbsp;Alex Gordon&nbsp;(13),&nbsp;Mike Sweeney&nbsp;(13) and&nbsp;Eric Hosmer&nbsp;(11). Dating back to July 2024, he’s won the honor in four consecutive months.Bubic led all Royals starters with a 2.25 ERA (9 ER in 36.0 IP) over 6 starts to open the season, while recording 37 strikeouts (24.7 K%, 9.3 K/9). Among the 51 American League pitchers who made at least 6 starts in March/April, his 2.25 ERA ranked 7th, trailing leader&nbsp;Tyler Mahle&nbsp;(1.14 ERA). Bubic recorded 4 quality starts, which tied for the 7th most in the Majors over the last month, and tied for the 3rd most in the AL, behind only Houston’s&nbsp;Hunter Brown&nbsp;(6) and Texas’&nbsp;Nathan Eovaldi&nbsp;(5). Bubic pitched at least 6.0 innings with no earned runs allowed in 3 of his 6 starts, including March 31 at Milwaukee (6.0 IP), April 6 vs. Baltimore (6.2 IP, 1 UER) and April 22 vs. Colorado (7.0 IP). Over his 1st 5 starts of 2025, he pitched to a 1.45 ERA (5 ER in 31.0 IP), becoming one of only eight Royals pitchers (9 instances) to pitch at least 30.0 innings and allow 5 earned runs or fewer over his 1st 5 appearances of a season, and the first since&nbsp;Danny Duffy&nbsp;turned the trick in 2021. Bubic also began the season with 15.2 innings without allowing an earned run, which was the 6th-longest such streak by a starting pitcher in Royals history, according to&nbsp;Elias. This marks his second career monthly honor and first since September/October 2021, when he pitched to a 2.20 ERA (8 ER in 32.2 IP) in 6 outings (5 starts).

⚾ Witt Jr., Bubic named Royals Player, Pitcher of the Month for March/April

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a great season that saw both players produce the two highest win totals for a single-season in the program's NCAA Division II history, Irina Alfonso and Suzana Faucz earned selections on the 2025 All-MIAA Women's Tennis Team, released on Thursday (May 1). Alfonso was one of 15 student-athletes named to the team for singles play and she joined her doubles partner Faucz as honorable mention selections in doubles play. Alfonso and Faucz are the first All-MIAA Team selections for the Tigers since Natalie Lubbers in 2016-17.

Alfonso put together a 40-win season in singles and doubles combined, winning 75 percent of her matches for the 2025 season with an overall record of 40-13. The 40 wins is a new single-season record at Fort Hays State. Alfonso paired with freshman standout Suzana Faucz for 21 of the wins in doubles, and produced 19 wins in singles play. She was a perfect 4-0 when playing the No. 1 position in the singles lineup, and 12-5 at the No. 2 position which she played for the majority of the season. Alfonso was 12-6 against NCAA Division II competition in singles play. Alfonso and Faucz went 13-6 against NCAA Division II competition in doubles play.

Impressively, Alfonso and Faucz's 21 wins in doubles play tied the FHSU career record for wins for a doubles pair all in just one season. It matched the 21 produced by Robin Horan and Courtney Olsen in the late 1990s.

Alfonso went 5-3 in MIAA singles play, all at the No. 2 position, which included a win over nationally ranked Alva Norberg of Northwest Missouri State, who is also on the All-MIAA Team. Alfonso and Faucz went 5-4 in MIAA play in doubles, all at the No. 2 position, which included a win over Nebraska-Kearney while the Lopers were ranked No. 19 nationally as a team.

Faucz had a big freshman year at Fort Hays State with 36 wins in doubles and singles combined. She partnered with Irina Alfonso for 21 doubles wins and notched 15 singles wins throughout the year, primarily playing at the No. 3 position. Her 36 wins passed the former freshman single-season record by six, but also went past the former single-season wins record overall and ranks second in that category behind Alfonso.

Below are the 2024-25 MIAA Women's Tennis Postseason Awards.

2025 ALL-MIAA WOMEN'S TENNIS POSTSEASON AWARDS &amp; ALL-MIAA TEAMS Player of the Year: Cristina Granero Boj – Missouri Western Freshman of the Year: Celia Castana – Missouri Western Sportsmanship Award: Narindra Ranaivo – Nebraska Kearney Coach of the Year: Kirby Ronning – Washburn

FIRST TEAM ALL-MIAA SINGLES Cristina Granero Boj – Missouri Western, Jr. Renske Ubachs – Washburn, Jr. Pete Komada – Central Oklahoma, Jr. Alva Norberg – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Marielena Muench – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Fabiana Gamboa – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Narindra Ranaivo – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Tegan Heaton – Northeastern State, Sr. Dana Issabayeva – Newman, Sr. (Team Includes Ties)

FIRST TEAM ALL-MIAA DOUBLES Narindra Ranaivo &amp; Tanya Midzi – Nebraska Kearney Renske Ubachs &amp; Daniela Tijaro – Washburn Camila Franzin &amp; Marielena Muench – Northwest Missouri Cristina Granero Boj &amp; Elena Rey – Missouri Western Airanna Debernado &amp; Taylor Conway – Arkansas-Fort Smith (Team Includes Ties)

SECOND TEAM ALL-MIAA SINGLES Johanna Priedite – Missouri Western, So. Alexis Bernthal – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Tanya Midzi – Nebraska Kearney, So. Irina Alfonso – Fort Hays State, Sr. Leonie Floeth – Washburn, Sr. Nefeli Zafeiri – Central Oklahoma, Sr. Perla Conde Vendrell – Emporia State, So. (Team Includes Ties)

SECOND TEAM ALL-MIAA DOUBLES Miru Nonaka &amp; Alva Norberg – Northwest Missouri Nefeli Zafeiri &amp; Anika Ouwejan – Central Oklahoma Perla Conde Vendrell &amp; Lillie Bizouerne – Emporia State

HONORABLE MENTION SINGLES Anika Ouwejan – Central Oklahoma, So. Celia Castano – Missouri Western, Fr. Daniela Tijaro – Washburn, Fr. Sofia Kotliarova – Northeastern State, So. Yuliya Klimova – Emporia State, Fr. Masha Hatouka – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Saajida Razick – Washburn, Fr. Giovanna Ferreira – Emporia State, So.

HONORABLE MENTION DOUBLES Leonie Floeth &amp; Peyton Koper – Washburn Suzana Faucz &amp; Irina Alfonso – Fort Hays State Alexis Bernthal &amp; Masha Hatouka – Nebraska Kearney Pete Komada &amp; Ayaka Koga – Central Oklahoma Johanna Priedite &amp; Celia Castano – Missouri Western

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a great season that saw both players produce the two highest win totals for a single-season in the program's NCAA Division II history, Irina Alfonso and Suzana Faucz earned selections on the 2025 All-MIAA Women's Tennis Team, released on Thursday (May 1). Alfonso was one of 15 student-athletes named to the team for singles play and she joined her doubles partner Faucz as honorable mention selections in doubles play. Alfonso and Faucz are the first All-MIAA Team selections for the Tigers since Natalie Lubbers in 2016-17.Alfonso put together a 40-win season in singles and doubles combined, winning 75 percent of her matches for the 2025 season with an overall record of 40-13. The 40 wins is a new single-season record at Fort Hays State. Alfonso paired with freshman standout Suzana Faucz for 21 of the wins in doubles, and produced 19 wins in singles play. She was a perfect 4-0 when playing the No. 1 position in the singles lineup, and 12-5 at the No. 2 position which she played for the majority of the season. Alfonso was 12-6 against NCAA Division II competition in singles play. Alfonso and Faucz went 13-6 against NCAA Division II competition in doubles play.Impressively, Alfonso and Faucz's 21 wins in doubles play tied the FHSU career record for wins for a doubles pair all in just one season. It matched the 21 produced by Robin Horan and Courtney Olsen in the late 1990s.Alfonso went 5-3 in MIAA singles play, all at the No. 2 position, which included a win over nationally ranked Alva Norberg of Northwest Missouri State, who is also on the All-MIAA Team. Alfonso and Faucz went 5-4 in MIAA play in doubles, all at the No. 2 position, which included a win over Nebraska-Kearney while the Lopers were ranked No. 19 nationally as a team.Faucz had a big freshman year at Fort Hays State with 36 wins in doubles and singles combined. She partnered with Irina Alfonso for 21 doubles wins and notched 15 singles wins throughout the year, primarily playing at the No. 3 position. Her 36 wins passed the former freshman single-season record by six, but also went past the former single-season wins record overall and ranks second in that category behind Alfonso.Below are the 2024-25 MIAA Women's Tennis Postseason Awards.2025 ALL-MIAA WOMEN'S TENNIS POSTSEASON AWARDS &amp; ALL-MIAA TEAMS Player of the Year: Cristina Granero Boj – Missouri Western Freshman of the Year: Celia Castana – Missouri Western Sportsmanship Award: Narindra Ranaivo – Nebraska Kearney Coach of the Year: Kirby Ronning – WashburnFIRST TEAM ALL-MIAA SINGLES Cristina Granero Boj – Missouri Western, Jr. Renske Ubachs – Washburn, Jr. Pete Komada – Central Oklahoma, Jr. Alva Norberg – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Marielena Muench – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Fabiana Gamboa – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Narindra Ranaivo – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Tegan Heaton – Northeastern State, Sr. Dana Issabayeva – Newman, Sr. (Team Includes Ties)FIRST TEAM ALL-MIAA DOUBLES Narindra Ranaivo &amp; Tanya Midzi – Nebraska Kearney Renske Ubachs &amp; Daniela Tijaro – Washburn Camila Franzin &amp; Marielena Muench – Northwest Missouri Cristina Granero Boj &amp; Elena Rey – Missouri Western Airanna Debernado &amp; Taylor Conway – Arkansas-Fort Smith (Team Includes Ties)SECOND TEAM ALL-MIAA SINGLES Johanna Priedite – Missouri Western, So. Alexis Bernthal – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Tanya Midzi – Nebraska Kearney, So. Irina Alfonso – Fort Hays State, Sr. Leonie Floeth – Washburn, Sr. Nefeli Zafeiri – Central Oklahoma, Sr. Perla Conde Vendrell – Emporia State, So. (Team Includes Ties)SECOND TEAM ALL-MIAA DOUBLES Miru Nonaka &amp; Alva Norberg – Northwest Missouri Nefeli Zafeiri &amp; Anika Ouwejan – Central Oklahoma Perla Conde Vendrell &amp; Lillie Bizouerne – Emporia State HONORABLE MENTION SINGLES Anika Ouwejan – Central Oklahoma, So. Celia Castano – Missouri Western, Fr. Daniela Tijaro – Washburn, Fr. Sofia Kotliarova – Northeastern State, So. Yuliya Klimova – Emporia State, Fr. Masha Hatouka – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Saajida Razick – Washburn, Fr. Giovanna Ferreira – Emporia State, So.HONORABLE MENTION DOUBLES Leonie Floeth &amp; Peyton Koper – Washburn Suzana Faucz &amp; Irina Alfonso – Fort Hays State Alexis Bernthal &amp; Masha Hatouka – Nebraska Kearney Pete Komada &amp; Ayaka Koga – Central Oklahoma Johanna Priedite &amp; Celia Castano – Missouri Western

🎾 FHSU's Alfonso and Faucz named to All-MIAA team

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By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team earned a split
doubleheader Thursday afternoon with the Hays High Indians at Bickle-Schmidt
Sports Complex.

GAME 1: TMP 13, Hays 11 The Monarchs' Brynn Rebel got the offense started in game
one, hitting a solo home run on the second pitch, as part of a six-run first
inning.

TMP added runs in the inning on Brooke Koenigsman and Adison
Watson RBI singles, an error, and a pair of stolen bases for a 6-0 lead after
one inning.

The offensive output carried over for the Monarchs in the
second inning when Koenigsman converted her second straight RBI single. Bria
Windholz added an RBI single of her own, and then with two outs, TMP’s Teagan
Gottschalk and Raegan Allen hit back-to-back RBI singles to put TMP up 10-0
through an inning and a half.

Hays’ Brynlee Brous led off the bottom of the second inning
with a solo home run. The first of five home runs for Hays cutting TMP’s lead to 10-1.

Brynlee Rupp’s first of two home runs opened the third
inning, trimming TMP’s lead to 10-2. Hays added a third run on a Lauren Klein
RBI groundout.

TMP added two more insurance runs in the fifth on a Brooke Koenigsman double and a Paige Koenigsman RBI single for a 12-3 TMP lead. 

Rupp led off the bottom of the fifth with her second home
run, and Riley Dreher followed with a single home run, making it 12-5 TMP.

An Avery Solida RBI single closed the inning with a 12-6 TMP
lead.

In the bottom of the sixth, Hays scored on an error and loaded
the bases for Avery Soliday, whose grand slam brought Hays within one at 12-11
in the bottom of the sixth inning.

TMP added one more run on an error at the top of the sixth
inning for a 13-11 lead.

In the bottom of the seventh, Hays loaded the bases but
failed to score as TMP picked up its 19th straight win.

Brynn Rebel allowed 11 runs, four earned, with nine hits in
seven innings.

TMP’s Brooke Koenigsman finished three-for-five with three
RBI and three runs scored.

Hays, as a team, connected on five home runs. Avery Solida drove
in five runs.

GAME 2: Hays 6, TMP 3 The Indians scored
four runs in the sixth inning and rallied for a 6-3 win in game two.

The first two innings of the second game of the doubleheader
belonged to the pitchers as TMP starter Bria Windholz and Hays starter Riley
Dreher matched each other through two innings.

Windholz didn’t allow a hit through the first three innings,
and the Monarchs opened the scoring in the top of the third inning.&nbsp; 

Brynn Rebel singled a run home, putting TMP up 1-0. 

Then two batters later, Paige Koenigsman doubled home two
runs, giving TMP a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning. 

It took Hays High until the bottom of the fourth inning to scratch
across their first run, on Rylynn Davis’ two-out double for a 3-1 deficit.,

Hays got closer to snatching the lead back from the Monarchs,
scoring on an RBI groundout by Zimmerman.

After TMP was retired in the top of the sixth, Hays struck
big, scoring 4 times in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Hays tied the game at three runs each on a live drive to
center field by Brynlee Brous. 

An error by the pitcher, Rebel, in the next at-bat allowed
Hays to score the go-ahead run.

Leading 4-3, Lauren Klein connected on a two-run home run, putting
Hays up 6-3, and they went on to win by that score.

Riley Dreher earned the win, allowing just three runs on four
hits with two strikeouts.

Bria Windholz suffered the loss. She allowed all four runs,
three earned with six walks and one strikeout.

Paige Koenigsman (drove in two runs for TMP).

Hays High’s Lauren Klein homered and drive in a pair of
runs.

TMP (19-1) will travel to Salina Sacred Heart on Monday. 

Hays (10-8) will travel to Liberal on Tuesday. 

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostHAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team earned a split
doubleheader Thursday afternoon with the Hays High Indians at Bickle-Schmidt
Sports Complex.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2088604905&color=%23000000&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=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/melissa-schoepf-postgame-1" title="Melissa Schoepf Postgame Interview vs Hays High (May 1st 25)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Melissa Schoepf Postgame Interview vs Hays High (May 1st 25)</a></div></div>GAME 1: TMP 13, Hays 11 The Monarchs' Brynn Rebel got the offense started in game
one, hitting a solo home run on the second pitch, as part of a six-run first
inning.TMP added runs in the inning on Brooke Koenigsman and Adison
Watson RBI singles, an error, and a pair of stolen bases for a 6-0 lead after
one inning.The offensive output carried over for the Monarchs in the
second inning when Koenigsman converted her second straight RBI single. Bria
Windholz added an RBI single of her own, and then with two outs, TMP’s Teagan
Gottschalk and Raegan Allen hit back-to-back RBI singles to put TMP up 10-0
through an inning and a half.Hays’ Brynlee Brous led off the bottom of the second inning
with a solo home run. The first of five home runs for Hays cutting TMP’s lead to 10-1.Brynlee Rupp’s first of two home runs opened the third
inning, trimming TMP’s lead to 10-2. Hays added a third run on a Lauren Klein
RBI groundout.TMP added two more insurance runs in the fifth on a Brooke Koenigsman double and a Paige Koenigsman RBI single for a 12-3 TMP lead. Rupp led off the bottom of the fifth with her second home
run, and Riley Dreher followed with a single home run, making it 12-5 TMP.An Avery Solida RBI single closed the inning with a 12-6 TMP
lead.In the bottom of the sixth, Hays scored on an error and loaded
the bases for Avery Soliday, whose grand slam brought Hays within one at 12-11
in the bottom of the sixth inning.TMP added one more run on an error at the top of the sixth
inning for a 13-11 lead.In the bottom of the seventh, Hays loaded the bases but
failed to score as TMP picked up its 19th straight win.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2088605079&color=%23000000&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=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/tmp-sb-highlights-vs-hays-high" title="TMP SB Highlights vs Hays High (May 1st 25) game 1" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB Highlights vs Hays High (May 1st 25) game 1</a></div></div>Brynn Rebel allowed 11 runs, four earned, with nine hits in
seven innings.TMP’s Brooke Koenigsman finished three-for-five with three
RBI and three runs scored.Hays, as a team, connected on five home runs. Avery Solida drove
in five runs.GAME 2: Hays 6, TMP 3 The Indians scored
four runs in the sixth inning and rallied for a 6-3 win in game two.The first two innings of the second game of the doubleheader
belonged to the pitchers as TMP starter Bria Windholz and Hays starter Riley
Dreher matched each other through two innings.Windholz didn’t allow a hit through the first three innings,
and the Monarchs opened the scoring in the top of the third inning.&nbsp; Brynn Rebel singled a run home, putting TMP up 1-0. Then two batters later, Paige Koenigsman doubled home two
runs, giving TMP a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning. It took Hays High until the bottom of the fourth inning to scratch
across their first run, on Rylynn Davis’ two-out double for a 3-1 deficit.,Hays got closer to snatching the lead back from the Monarchs,
scoring on an RBI groundout by Zimmerman.After TMP was retired in the top of the sixth, Hays struck
big, scoring 4 times in the bottom of the sixth inning.Hays tied the game at three runs each on a live drive to
center field by Brynlee Brous. An error by the pitcher, Rebel, in the next at-bat allowed
Hays to score the go-ahead run.Leading 4-3, Lauren Klein connected on a two-run home run, putting
Hays up 6-3, and they went on to win by that score.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2088605202&color=%23000000&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=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/tmp-sb-highlights-vs-hays-1" title="TMP SB Highlights vs Hays High (May 1st 25) game 2" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB Highlights vs Hays High (May 1st 25) game 2</a></div></div>Riley Dreher earned the win, allowing just three runs on four
hits with two strikeouts.Bria Windholz suffered the loss. She allowed all four runs,
three earned with six walks and one strikeout.TMP out hit the Indians 4 to 3. Paige Koenigsman (drove in two runs for TMP).Hays High’s Lauren Klein homered and drive in a pair of
runs.TMP (19-1) will travel to Salina Sacred Heart on Monday. Hays (10-8) will travel to Liberal on Tuesday.

🥎 Monarchs suffer first loss of the season in split at Hays High

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post

HAYS - Hays High took a big step towards winning the Western Athletic Conference title with a sweep of Liberal on Thursday at Leo-Harper Field.

Game 1: Hays 10, Liberal 5 Liberal jumped out in front with five runs over the first two innings. Two Hays errors in second inning helped the Redskins to four runs. Liberal added a run in the top of the third inning for the 5-0 advantage.

The Indians started to battle back in the bottom of the third. Ian McGuire and Cam Sanders led off the inning with singles. Landon Hardman reached on a fielders choice that drove in McGuire for the Indians' first run. Johnny Cano followed with a run scoring single that scored Weston Werth who was running for Sanders. Carter Graham and Brett Rhoades each drove in a run to close the gap down to 5-4.

Hays took the lead in the fifth inning. Jalen Smith sent a ball over the outfield fence on one hop for a ground rule double that brought Brett Rhoades home to tie the game. McGuire lifted a ball to centerfield for a sacrifice fly that gave the Indians a 6-5 lead.

The Indians added four insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth despite not recording a hit for the 10-5 victory.

Johnny Cano (3-1) earned the victory in relief throwing four innings. He allowed no runs on three hits, struck out one and walked one.

Jalen Smith was the only Indian to record two hits.

Game 2: Hays 4, Liberal 1 Two Hays pitchers combined to allow one run and strikeout nine batters in front of an excellent defensive day by the rest of the team for a 4-1 victory.

Trenton Welch (1-0) worked through two outs in the fifth inning for his longest outing of the year and first career victory. The tall lefty allowed one run on three hits, walked three and struck out six. Brett Rhoades by every definition earned his first career save. He came into a bases loaded top of the sixth inning and slammed the door shut with a strikeout.

Liberal then loaded the bases with a pair of singles and a walk in the top of seventh inning. Rhoades ended the Redskins' hopes and the game with another strikeout.

Each team scored a single run in the first. Hays took advantage of two Liberal errors for their run. A Bennett Smith single in the fourth inning scored Trace Jacobs for the go ahead run. Johnny Cano and Tiger Johnson led off the fifth inning with a single and walk. Carter Graham and Brett Rhoades drove them in with singles for the 4-1 difference.&nbsp;

Hays High (10-6, 9-1) moves within a game of winning the Western Athletic Conference title. They have that chance when they host Garden City on Friday. Liberal (6-15, 2-6) will host Hays in a single game on May 15th.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays PostHAYS - Hays High took a big step towards winning the Western Athletic Conference title with a sweep of Liberal on Thursday at Leo-Harper Field.Game 1: Hays 10, Liberal 5 Liberal jumped out in front with five runs over the first two innings. Two Hays errors in second inning helped the Redskins to four runs. Liberal added a run in the top of the third inning for the 5-0 advantage.The Indians started to battle back in the bottom of the third. Ian McGuire and Cam Sanders led off the inning with singles. Landon Hardman reached on a fielders choice that drove in McGuire for the Indians' first run. Johnny Cano followed with a run scoring single that scored Weston Werth who was running for Sanders. Carter Graham and Brett Rhoades each drove in a run to close the gap down to 5-4.Hays took the lead in the fifth inning. Jalen Smith sent a ball over the outfield fence on one hop for a ground rule double that brought Brett Rhoades home to tie the game. McGuire lifted a ball to centerfield for a sacrifice fly that gave the Indians a 6-5 lead.The Indians added four insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth despite not recording a hit for the 10-5 victory.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/2088556311&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-814667509/5-1-25-hhs-bsb-dh-game-1" title="5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Game 1 Highlights v. Liberal" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Game 1 Highlights v. Liberal</a></div></div>Johnny Cano (3-1) earned the victory in relief throwing four innings. He allowed no runs on three hits, struck out one and walked one.Jalen Smith was the only Indian to record two hits.Game 2: Hays 4, Liberal 1 Two Hays pitchers combined to allow one run and strikeout nine batters in front of an excellent defensive day by the rest of the team for a 4-1 victory.Trenton Welch (1-0) worked through two outs in the fifth inning for his longest outing of the year and first career victory. The tall lefty allowed one run on three hits, walked three and struck out six. Brett Rhoades by every definition earned his first career save. He came into a bases loaded top of the sixth inning and slammed the door shut with a strikeout.Liberal then loaded the bases with a pair of singles and a walk in the top of seventh inning. Rhoades ended the Redskins' hopes and the game with another strikeout.Each team scored a single run in the first. Hays took advantage of two Liberal errors for their run. A Bennett Smith single in the fourth inning scored Trace Jacobs for the go ahead run. Johnny Cano and Tiger Johnson led off the fifth inning with a single and walk. Carter Graham and Brett Rhoades drove them in with singles for the 4-1 difference.&nbsp;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/2088610755&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-814667509/5-1-25-hhs-bsb-dh-game-2" title="5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Game 2 Highlights v. Liberal" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Game 2 Highlights v. Liberal</a></div></div>Hays High (10-6, 9-1) moves within a game of winning the Western Athletic Conference title. They have that chance when they host Garden City on Friday. Liberal (6-15, 2-6) will host Hays in a single game on May 15th.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/2088607722&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-814667509/5-1-25-hhs-bsb-dh-coach-interview-v-liberal" title="5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Coach Interview v. Liberal" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Coach Interview v. Liberal</a></div></div>

⚾ Hays High sweeps Liberal

McPHERSON
– The Hays High boys and girls both won the McPherson Invitational Thursday.
The girls edged Andover by one point and the boys won by 33 over second place Pratt.
The Indian boys won seven events and the girls six.

Kamari
Jones won three gold medals for the boys, taking the 200 and the triple jump.
Jones was also on the winning 4x100 relay along with Holden Lind, Jarek Purdy
and Braxton Basgall (43.81). Bruce Steffen won the 300 hurdles (40.47), Caleb
Englert won the shot put with a personal best throw of 52-1. Parker McGuire had
a personal best in the discus at 157-0 in a first place finish and Dalton
Meyers won the javelin (170-2).

The
girls were pace by Lyndi Zimmerman and Kamryn McCall who both had two first
place finishes. Zimmerman won the 100 hurdles (14.49) and McCall the long jump
(17-4). Both were a part of the 4x100 relay along with Moriah Hallum and Lynsi
Kanek which also finished first with a time of 50.21. Katie Linenberger won the
high jump (5-2) and Rylen Harrington placed first in the javelin (119-3).

Hays Post SportsMcPHERSON
– The Hays High boys and girls both won the McPherson Invitational Thursday.
The girls edged Andover by one point and the boys won by 33 over second place Pratt.
The Indian boys won seven events and the girls six.Kamari
Jones won three gold medals for the boys, taking the 200 and the triple jump.
Jones was also on the winning 4x100 relay along with Holden Lind, Jarek Purdy
and Braxton Basgall (43.81). Bruce Steffen won the 300 hurdles (40.47), Caleb
Englert won the shot put with a personal best throw of 52-1. Parker McGuire had
a personal best in the discus at 157-0 in a first place finish and Dalton
Meyers won the javelin (170-2).The
girls were pace by Lyndi Zimmerman and Kamryn McCall who both had two first
place finishes. Zimmerman won the 100 hurdles (14.49) and McCall the long jump
(17-4). Both were a part of the 4x100 relay along with Moriah Hallum and Lynsi
Kanek which also finished first with a time of 50.21. Katie Linenberger won the
high jump (5-2) and Rylen Harrington placed first in the javelin (119-3).

🏃‍♀️ HHS boys and girls win McPherson Invitational

CLAREMORE, Okla. - The 19th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team dropped the opening game of its final regular season series Thursday (May 1), losing at Rogers State 6-5. The Tigers (32-13, 26-8 MIAA) led 3-0 and 5-2 before the Hillcats (27-19, 17-17 MIAA) scored the final four runs to take the lead for good.

After stranding the bases loaded in the top of the first, Tony Moore opened the scoring with an RBI double in the top of the second. Isaiah Ural kept the inning going with a single up the middle, plating Moore and doubling FHSU's lead.

Derek Woolwine made it 3-0 in the next inning with a solo home run to right field before the Hillcats responded with back-to-back solo home runs in the bottom of the fourth.

An RBI double from Sebastian Burgos gave the Tigers a 4-2 lead in the top of the sixth before Woolwine clubbed his second home run of the game in the following frame, pushing FHSU's advantage back to three runs.

Rogers State battled back with a two-RBI double in the bottom of the seventh before pushing across two more runs with two outs in the eighth to take the lead for good.

Every Tiger in the lineup picked up at least one hit, with Woolwine and Ural both picking up two hits each. Ty Riley tossed six-plus innings, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out five Hillcats. Kaleb Carpenter (4-3) took the loss after throwing the final two innings, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four batters.

The Tigers and Hillcats will resume their series on Friday beginning at 3 p.m. before concluding the regular season on Saturday starting at noon.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746180902712.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Derek Woolwine (22) rounds third base after hitting a home run against Emporia State on Tuesday, March, 25, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Derek Woolwine (22) rounds third base after hitting a home run against Emporia State on Tuesday, March, 25, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCLAREMORE, Okla. - The 19th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team dropped the opening game of its final regular season series Thursday (May 1), losing at Rogers State 6-5. The Tigers (32-13, 26-8 MIAA) led 3-0 and 5-2 before the Hillcats (27-19, 17-17 MIAA) scored the final four runs to take the lead for good.After stranding the bases loaded in the top of the first, Tony Moore opened the scoring with an RBI double in the top of the second. Isaiah Ural kept the inning going with a single up the middle, plating Moore and doubling FHSU's lead.Derek Woolwine made it 3-0 in the next inning with a solo home run to right field before the Hillcats responded with back-to-back solo home runs in the bottom of the fourth.An RBI double from Sebastian Burgos gave the Tigers a 4-2 lead in the top of the sixth before Woolwine clubbed his second home run of the game in the following frame, pushing FHSU's advantage back to three runs.Rogers State battled back with a two-RBI double in the bottom of the seventh before pushing across two more runs with two outs in the eighth to take the lead for good.Every Tiger in the lineup picked up at least one hit, with Woolwine and Ural both picking up two hits each. Ty Riley tossed six-plus innings, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out five Hillcats. Kaleb Carpenter (4-3) took the loss after throwing the final two innings, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four batters.The Tigers and Hillcats will resume their series on Friday beginning at 3 p.m. before concluding the regular season on Saturday starting at noon.

⚾ Tigers drop series opener at Rogers State

GARDEN
CITY – The Hays High boys golf team finished third at Thursday’s Garden City
Invitational at the Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. The Indians shot a 324 and finished
nine shots behind first place Dodge City and three behind second place Garden
City.

Caleb
Thompson led the Indians with a 4-over-par 76 and placed third. Braiden Bickle
placed seventh with an 8-over-par 80 and Trey Oakley finished eighth with an
82.

Garden City’s Maddix Shook won the individual title
firing a 5-under-par 67. Dodge City’s Aiden Thompson was second with a 1-under
71.

Hays Post SportsGARDEN
CITY – The Hays High boys golf team finished third at Thursday’s Garden City
Invitational at the Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. The Indians shot a 324 and finished
nine shots behind first place Dodge City and three behind second place Garden
City.Caleb
Thompson led the Indians with a 4-over-par 76 and placed third. Braiden Bickle
placed seventh with an 8-over-par 80 and Trey Oakley finished eighth with an
82.Garden City’s Maddix Shook won the individual title
firing a 5-under-par 67. Dodge City’s Aiden Thompson was second with a 1-under
71.

⛳Thompson leads HHS boys to third place finish in Garden City

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. homered to extend his hitting streak to 22 games and had three RBIs, Seth Lugo pitched solid six innings and the Kansas City Royals earned a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with an 8-2 victory on Thursday.

Vinnie Pasquantino had a single, a double and two RBIs for the Royals, who have won nine of their past 10.

Mikael Garcia hit a line-drive double to center field for the Royals, stole third base and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Michael Massey to tie it 1-1 in the fourth.

Lugo (3-3) gave up two runs and five hits with five strikeouts. Daniel Lynch IV, Angel Zerpa and Chris Stratton each threw a scoreless inning of relief for the Royals.

Shane Baz (3-1) gave up seven runs and nine hits with three walks over 5 2/3 innings and had his ERA increase from 2.45 to 3.86.

Yandy Díaz hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1917993889257898444">solo homer</a>&nbsp;in the first for the Rays. Jonathan Aranda added an RBI single in the sixth.

Salvador Perez (hip soreness) left the game in the seventh inning. The 34-year-old catcher was in the lineup at designated hitter, replaced behind the plate by Freddie Fermin. Perez hit an RBI double in the fifth and Fermin had a double, a single and scored twice.

Witt hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1918007635472773369">two-out, two-run homer</a>&nbsp;down the line in right field to spark a three-run fifth that gave the Royals a 4-1 lead.

Witt has a hit in 22 consecutive games, tied with Brian McRae (in 1991) for the sixth-longest hitting streak in Royals history.

Right-hander Michael Wacha (1-3, 3.38 ERA) is scheduled to take the mound on Friday in the first of a three-game series in Baltimore. RHP Dean Kremer (1-3, 7.04 ERA) is expected to pitch for the Orioles.

Rays RHP Ryan Pepiot (2-3, 4.24 ERA) is set to face left-hander Max Fried (5-0, 1.19 ERA) on Friday to start a three-game series against the Yankees in New York.

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 </figure>TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. homered to extend his hitting streak to 22 games and had three RBIs, Seth Lugo pitched solid six innings and the Kansas City Royals earned a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with an 8-2 victory on Thursday.Vinnie Pasquantino had a single, a double and two RBIs for the Royals, who have won nine of their past 10.Mikael Garcia hit a line-drive double to center field for the Royals, stole third base and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Michael Massey to tie it 1-1 in the fourth.Lugo (3-3) gave up two runs and five hits with five strikeouts. Daniel Lynch IV, Angel Zerpa and Chris Stratton each threw a scoreless inning of relief for the Royals.Shane Baz (3-1) gave up seven runs and nine hits with three walks over 5 2/3 innings and had his ERA increase from 2.45 to 3.86.Yandy Díaz hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1917993889257898444">solo homer</a>&nbsp;in the first for the Rays. Jonathan Aranda added an RBI single in the sixth.Salvador Perez (hip soreness) left the game in the seventh inning. The 34-year-old catcher was in the lineup at designated hitter, replaced behind the plate by Freddie Fermin. Perez hit an RBI double in the fifth and Fermin had a double, a single and scored twice.<h2>Key moment</h2>Witt hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1918007635472773369">two-out, two-run homer</a>&nbsp;down the line in right field to spark a three-run fifth that gave the Royals a 4-1 lead.<h2>Key stat</h2>Witt has a hit in 22 consecutive games, tied with Brian McRae (in 1991) for the sixth-longest hitting streak in Royals history.<h2>Up next</h2>Right-hander Michael Wacha (1-3, 3.38 ERA) is scheduled to take the mound on Friday in the first of a three-game series in Baltimore. RHP Dean Kremer (1-3, 7.04 ERA) is expected to pitch for the Orioles.Rays RHP Ryan Pepiot (2-3, 4.24 ERA) is set to face left-hander Max Fried (5-0, 1.19 ERA) on Friday to start a three-game series against the Yankees in New York.

⚾ Bobby Witt Jr. homers as Royals earn 3-game sweep over Rays

Hays High vs Liberal Thursday, May 1st – 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; Hays, Kan. - Hays High School

Radio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2401952">CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>

Hays High (8-6, 7-1) tries to take another step towards the Western Athletic Conference title on Thursday as they host Liberal (6-13, 2-4). It is the first of three games this season between the two teams.

WAC Standings Hays 7-1 Great Bend 6-2 Liberal 2-4 Dodge City 2-5 Garden City 2-7

This is the only conference games on Thursday. Friday the Indians host Garden City for a single game while Dodge City travels to Great Bend for a double header.

First pitch is set for 4:00 p.m. on the Hays High Sports Network.

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 </figure>Hays High vs Liberal Thursday, May 1st – 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; Hays, Kan. - Hays High SchoolRadio: KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2401952">CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>Hays High (8-6, 7-1) tries to take another step towards the Western Athletic Conference title on Thursday as they host Liberal (6-13, 2-4). It is the first of three games this season between the two teams.WAC Standings Hays 7-1 Great Bend 6-2 Liberal 2-4 Dodge City 2-5 Garden City 2-7This is the only conference games on Thursday. Friday the Indians host Garden City for a single game while Dodge City travels to Great Bend for a double header.First pitch is set for 4:00 p.m. on the Hays High Sports Network.

⚾📹 Hays High hosts Liberal

TMP-Marian at Hays Thursday, May 1 Hays, Kan. - Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex

Radio: KHAZ (99.5) <a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2401329">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs take on the Hays High Indians Thursday afternoon in a doubleheader at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.

The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. on the Monarchs Sports Network.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian at Hays Thursday, May 1 Hays, Kan. - Bickle-Schmidt Sports ComplexRadio: KHAZ (99.5) <a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2401329">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs take on the Hays High Indians Thursday afternoon in a doubleheader at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. on the Monarchs Sports Network.

🥎🎥 WATCH LIVE TMP vs Hays

HAYS -&nbsp;On Wednesday, TMP-Marian senior Shalee Gottschalk signed to
continue her track and field career at Fort Hays State University.

Gottschalk, who suffered a season-ending injury during
basketball, is a seven-time state medal winner, including winning the 2A 100-meter
hurdles as a junior. She also claimed second in the 2A triple jump and third in
the 2A girls 300 300-meter hurdles.

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 </figure>HAYS -&nbsp;On Wednesday, TMP-Marian senior Shalee Gottschalk signed to
continue her track and field career at Fort Hays State University.Gottschalk, who suffered a season-ending injury during
basketball, is a seven-time state medal winner, including winning the 2A 100-meter
hurdles as a junior. She also claimed second in the 2A triple jump and third in
the 2A girls 300 300-meter hurdles.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2088385989&color=%232c5e95&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=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/shalee-gottschalk" title="Shalee Gottschalk" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Shalee Gottschalk</a></div></div>

👟🎧TMP's Gottschalk signs with FHSU for track and field

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)

Thursday, May 1 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 11:30am 
 KFIX: Hays High BSB
(DH) vs. Liberal, 3:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian SB (DH) at Hays, 3:45pm

Friday, May 2 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB (DH) vs. Russell, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, May 1 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 11:30am 
 KFIX: Hays High BSB
(DH) vs. Liberal, 3:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian SB (DH) at Hays, 3:45pmFriday, May 2 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB (DH) vs. Russell, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pmSaturday, May 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pmSunday, May 4
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 12:00pm

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his major league debut and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as Kansas City blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Cameron, who grew up in the Kansas City area, shut out the Rays over 6 1/3 innings until Curtis Mead ended an 0-for-16 slump with a one-out single down the left-field line. Recalled from Triple-A Omaha prior to the start, Cameron (1-0) allowed one hit and five walks while striking out three. He threw 79 pitches with 46 strikes.

Carlos Estévez stranded two in the ninth for his ninth save.

Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. wasted no time extending his hitting streak to 21 games. He singled in the first inning, then scored on Pasquantino’s fourth homer of the year. Playing in his 500th major league game, Witt also reached 1,000 total bases with his fifth-inning single that scored Cavan Biggio.

Salvador Perez, Maikel Garcia and Kyle Isbel each had two hits for the Royals, who’ve won eight of nine.

Drew Rasmussen (1-2) gave up three runs and six hits in five innings for the Rays, who’ve lost seven of their last eight at Steinbrenner Field, their temporary home.

Pasquantino launched a first-pitch fastball, Rasmussen’s 10th pitch, to right-center to give Kansas City a 2-0 lead. The Royals have outscored opponents 17-2 in the first inning this season, including 3-0 against the Rays.

A Royals pitcher hasn’t thrown a no-hitter since Bret Saberhagen on Aug. 26, 1991, a span of 5,244 games. Only Cleveland and Toronto have gone longer without one.

Seth Lugo (2-3, 3.08 ERA) takes the mound as Kansas City looks to sweep the series. The Rays will counter with Shane Baz (3-0, 2.45).

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746096143389.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals pitcher Noah Cameron throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals pitcher Noah Cameron throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)</figcaption>
 </figure>TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his major league debut and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as Kansas City blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Wednesday night.Cameron, who grew up in the Kansas City area, shut out the Rays over 6 1/3 innings until Curtis Mead ended an 0-for-16 slump with a one-out single down the left-field line. Recalled from Triple-A Omaha prior to the start, Cameron (1-0) allowed one hit and five walks while striking out three. He threw 79 pitches with 46 strikes.Carlos Estévez stranded two in the ninth for his ninth save.Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. wasted no time extending his hitting streak to 21 games. He singled in the first inning, then scored on Pasquantino’s fourth homer of the year. Playing in his 500th major league game, Witt also reached 1,000 total bases with his fifth-inning single that scored Cavan Biggio.Salvador Perez, Maikel Garcia and Kyle Isbel each had two hits for the Royals, who’ve won eight of nine.Drew Rasmussen (1-2) gave up three runs and six hits in five innings for the Rays, who’ve lost seven of their last eight at Steinbrenner Field, their temporary home.<h2>Key moment</h2>Pasquantino launched a first-pitch fastball, Rasmussen’s 10th pitch, to right-center to give Kansas City a 2-0 lead. The Royals have outscored opponents 17-2 in the first inning this season, including 3-0 against the Rays.<h2>Key stat</h2>A Royals pitcher hasn’t thrown a no-hitter since Bret Saberhagen on Aug. 26, 1991, a span of 5,244 games. Only Cleveland and Toronto have gone longer without one.<h2>Up next</h2>Seth Lugo (2-3, 3.08 ERA) takes the mound as Kansas City looks to sweep the series. The Rays will counter with Shane Baz (3-0, 2.45).___

⚾ Noah Cameron takes a no-hitter into 7th in his big league debut

INDIANAPOLIS - The Fort Hays State baseball team is ranked ninth in the latest release of the NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings, announced Wednesday (April 30).

The Tigers were one of 10 teams listed as under consideration last week. This is the first time that the teams have been officially ranked by the regional selection committee.

Fort Hays State has the fourth fewest losses in the region and the rank in the top 25 of all three national polls (ABCA No. 19, D2Baseball No. 23, NCBWA No. 25). However, the Tigers rank seventh in the region in in-region RPI, 11th in KPI and 16th in performance indicator which are all data points looked at by the region committee in addition to head-to-head, win-loss record, strength of schedule, etc.

The Tigers will wrap up the regular season against Rogers State Thursday through Saturday (May 1-3) before traveling to Joplin, Mo. for the 2025 MIAA Baseball Championship Tournament May 7-10.

The eight teams selected to compete in the Central Region Championships, three automatic bids and five at-large picks, will be announced on NCAA.com with a selection show on Sunday, May 11 at 9:30 p.m. CT.

NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings - April 30, 2025 1 • Central Missouri • 35-10 • 34-10 2 • Pittsburg State • 36-9 • 36-9 3 • Minnesota State • 38-5 • 37-4 4 • Central Oklahoma • 31-14 • 31-14 5 • Arkansas Tech • 29-19 • 29-17 6 • Arkansas-Monticello • 30-19 • 30-18 7 • Southern Arkansas • 30-19 • 30-19 8 • Augustana (SD) • 31-14 • 31-14 9 • Fort Hays State • 32-12 • 32-12 10 • Missouri Southern State • 25-22 • 25-22

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS - The Fort Hays State baseball team is ranked ninth in the latest release of the NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings, announced Wednesday (April 30).The Tigers were one of 10 teams listed as under consideration last week. This is the first time that the teams have been officially ranked by the regional selection committee.Fort Hays State has the fourth fewest losses in the region and the rank in the top 25 of all three national polls (ABCA No. 19, D2Baseball No. 23, NCBWA No. 25). However, the Tigers rank seventh in the region in in-region RPI, 11th in KPI and 16th in performance indicator which are all data points looked at by the region committee in addition to head-to-head, win-loss record, strength of schedule, etc.The Tigers will wrap up the regular season against Rogers State Thursday through Saturday (May 1-3) before traveling to Joplin, Mo. for the 2025 MIAA Baseball Championship Tournament May 7-10.The eight teams selected to compete in the Central Region Championships, three automatic bids and five at-large picks, will be announced on NCAA.com with a selection show on Sunday, May 11 at 9:30 p.m. CT.NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings - April 30, 2025 1 • Central Missouri • 35-10 • 34-10 2 • Pittsburg State • 36-9 • 36-9 3 • Minnesota State • 38-5 • 37-4 4 • Central Oklahoma • 31-14 • 31-14 5 • Arkansas Tech • 29-19 • 29-17 6 • Arkansas-Monticello • 30-19 • 30-18 7 • Southern Arkansas • 30-19 • 30-19 8 • Augustana (SD) • 31-14 • 31-14 9 • Fort Hays State • 32-12 • 32-12 10 • Missouri Southern State • 25-22 • 25-22

⚾ FHSU ninth in first Central Region rankings

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State&nbsp; saw its 2025 softball season come to an end in the opening round of the MIAA Championship Tournament. The No. 9 seed Tigers lost 7-1 to No. 8 seed Emporia State on Fleharty Family FIeld. The Hornets used a 5-run third inning to move to 31-22 overall and advance to Thursday's semifinals. The Tigers closed the season at 24-21 overall.

Both starting pitchers coasted through the first two innings, but ran into some trouble in the third. A walk and single put runners at first and second for the Tigers with one out, but they could not push any runs across against Hornet starter Jordan Harrison. In the bottom half of the inning, three well-placed singles set up a bases-loaded opportunity for the Hornets with one out. FHSU starter Savanah Egger got a fielder's choice grounder for the second out, but then on a 3-2 battle at the plate, Brooke Flewelling took a borderline pitch on the inside corner for a ball to push the first run across. Right after that, the floodgates opened as a bases-clearing double by Ally Miller made it 4-0 and then a single by Juliana De Luna drove a fifth run in for the inning.

Morgan Schmidt relieved for the final 3 1/3 innings for FHSU, allowing two more runs on three hits. Those runs came in the fifth, pushing the Hornet lead to 7-0. The Tigers finally got on the board in the seventh when Lilly Mohr tripled off the wall in right field and her sister Lexi Mohr drove her in with a sacrifice fly.

The Tigers had five players all finish with one hit in the game. Miller led ESU with two of her team's nine hits in the game. Egger and Schmidt each struck out two. Harrison threw 5 innings in her start for ESU, allowing three hits with two strikeouts. Gracie Rabe threw the final 2.0 innings and allowed a run on two hits. Harrison moved to 16-7 on the season with the win.

The Tigers won over 20 games for the fifth straight year and reached at least 24 in a season for the fifth time since 2019.

Emporia State moved on to the tournament quarterfinals against No. 1 seed and No. 4 nationally ranked Central Oklahoma on Thursday (May 1).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1746064142064.png" alt="Emporia State's Haley Garnett (12) slides behind Fort Hays State's Maddie Pierce and beats a throw home in the third inning of their MIAA Tournament opener on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Fleharty Family Field in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
 <figcaption>Emporia State's Haley Garnett (12) slides behind Fort Hays State's Maddie Pierce and beats a throw home in the third inning of their MIAA Tournament opener on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Fleharty Family Field in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State&nbsp; saw its 2025 softball season come to an end in the opening round of the MIAA Championship Tournament. The No. 9 seed Tigers lost 7-1 to No. 8 seed Emporia State on Fleharty Family FIeld. The Hornets used a 5-run third inning to move to 31-22 overall and advance to Thursday's semifinals. The Tigers closed the season at 24-21 overall.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2087985048&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=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-814667509/4-30-25-fhsu-vs-emporia-state" title="Adrian Pilkington Postgame vs. Emporia State (April 30, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Adrian Pilkington Postgame vs. Emporia State (April 30, 2025)</a></div></div>Both starting pitchers coasted through the first two innings, but ran into some trouble in the third. A walk and single put runners at first and second for the Tigers with one out, but they could not push any runs across against Hornet starter Jordan Harrison. In the bottom half of the inning, three well-placed singles set up a bases-loaded opportunity for the Hornets with one out. FHSU starter Savanah Egger got a fielder's choice grounder for the second out, but then on a 3-2 battle at the plate, Brooke Flewelling took a borderline pitch on the inside corner for a ball to push the first run across. Right after that, the floodgates opened as a bases-clearing double by Ally Miller made it 4-0 and then a single by Juliana De Luna drove a fifth run in for the inning.Morgan Schmidt relieved for the final 3 1/3 innings for FHSU, allowing two more runs on three hits. Those runs came in the fifth, pushing the Hornet lead to 7-0. The Tigers finally got on the board in the seventh when Lilly Mohr tripled off the wall in right field and her sister Lexi Mohr drove her in with a sacrifice fly.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2087984709&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=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-814667509/4-30-25-fhsu-softball-vs" title="Fort Hays State SB Highlights vs. Emporia State (April 30, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State SB Highlights vs. Emporia State (April 30, 2025)</a></div></div>The Tigers had five players all finish with one hit in the game. Miller led ESU with two of her team's nine hits in the game. Egger and Schmidt each struck out two. Harrison threw 5 innings in her start for ESU, allowing three hits with two strikeouts. Gracie Rabe threw the final 2.0 innings and allowed a run on two hits. Harrison moved to 16-7 on the season with the win.The Tigers won over 20 games for the fifth straight year and reached at least 24 in a season for the fifth time since 2019.Emporia State moved on to the tournament quarterfinals against No. 1 seed and No. 4 nationally ranked Central Oklahoma on Thursday (May 1).

🥎 Tigers fall to Hornets in MIAA Tournament opener

WINGATE, N.C. - The Fort Hays State baseball team returned to the NCBWA Top 25 this week after receiving votes for the last two weeks, with the Tigers now ranked 25th as announced Wednesday (April 30) by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWINGATE, N.C. - The Fort Hays State baseball team returned to the NCBWA Top 25 this week after receiving votes for the last two weeks, with the Tigers now ranked 25th as announced Wednesday (April 30) by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.This is the third time this season the Tigers have cracked the top 25 in addition to three weeks when FHSU was receiving votes. Fort Hays State was listed at No. 22 in the country on April 2 before climbing as high as No. 20 one week later on April 9.The Tigers are one of three MIAA programs listed in the top 25 alongside No. 3 Central Missouri and No. 15 Pittsburg State. Additionally, Central Oklahoma is recognized in the also receiving votes category.Fort Hays State is 32-12 on the year, tied for the 16th fewest losses in Division II. The Tigers also rank 24th in the country in win percentage and are tied for first place in the MIAA standings at 26-7 with three games remaining in the regular season.The Tigers will wrap up the regular season this week at Rogers State Thursday through Saturday (May 1-3) before heading to Joplin, Mo. for the MIAA Championship Tournament May 7-10.Rank - School (1st Place) - Record - Pts. - Prev. 1 - Tampa (19) - 38-6 - 499 - 1 2 - Angelo State (1) - 41-7 - 474 - 2 3 - Central Missouri - 35-10 - 453 - 3 4 - Catawba - 36-12 - 415 - 6 5 - UT Tyler - 41-9 - 412 - 5 6 - Westmont - 37-11 - 409 - 4 7 - Minnesota State - 39-5 - 375 - 7 8 - Grand Valley State - 35-10 - 355 - 8 9 - Millersville - 34-7 - 319 - 10 10 - North Greenville - 42-11 - 316 - 11 11 - Florida Southern - 32-12 - 315 - 9 12 - Colorado Mesa - 33-10 - 272 - 12 13 - Northwest Nazarene - 38-12 - 233 - 15 14 - Young Harris - 37-13 - 213 - 16 15 - Pittsburg State - 36-9 - 199 - 17 16 - East Stroudsburg - 35-9 - 175 - 22 17 - Lenoir-Rhyne - 40-9 - 161 - 20 18 - Davenport - 33-12 - 160 - 21 19 - Delta State - 32-16 - 151 - 14 20 - Thomas Jefferson - 33-13 - 139 - 24 21 - Point Loma - 32-12 - 99 - 23 22 - West Chester - 32-13 - 75 - 19 23 - North Georgia - 36-13 - 52 - 25 24 - Goldey-Beacom - 33-15 - 50 - 18 25 - Fort Hays State - 32-12 - 33 - RVDropped Out: Lewis (13th)Receiving Votes: St. Edward's (32-18) 32 points; Ashland (32-13) 30 points; Francis Marion (39-11) 18 points; West Florida (31-17) 16 points; Cal State Monterey Bay (30-15) 9 points; Regis (30-14) 7 points; Lewis (34-12) 6 points; Central Oklahoma (31-14) 3 points; San Francisco State (29-16) 2 points; Bentley (29-14) 2 points; Seton Hill (32-12) 1 point