HAYS., Kan. - No. 22 Fort Hays State split Sunday's doubleheader with UC-Colorado Springs at Larks Park, taking the first game behind a masterclass from ace Ty Riley&nbsp;before dropping the finale in the second game. Riley struck out a career-high 16 in a complete-game win to open the day, while Trey DeGarmo'<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/8419">s</a>&nbsp;early two-run homer provided the spark in the second game.

Game 1:&nbsp;Fort Hays State 6, UC-Colorado Spring 3 Fort Hays State used a dominant pitching performance from ace&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ty-riley/8431">Ty Riley</a>&nbsp;and a clutch four-run sixth inning to defeat UC-Colorado Springs 6-3 in the opening game of Sunday's doubleheader at Larks Park.

Riley (7-1) was electric on the mound, striking out a career-high 16 batters while allowing just three runs on six hits across a complete seven-inning effort. His strikeout count of 79 is already more than last season and is tied for sixth most in a season by any Tiger.

After three scoreless frames, the Tigers broke through in the bottom of the fourth. Tony Moore&nbsp;led off with a single and later scored on a Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;fielder's choice. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;added an RBI single to make it 2-0, scoring Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;from third.

UC-Colorado Springs briefly surged ahead in the top of the fifth. Bryce Peterson drove in a run with a single before Kit Wigington launched a two-run homer to put the Mountain Lions up 3-2.

Fort Hays State wasted little time responding. In the bottom of the sixth, the Tigers took advantage of defensive miscues and timely hitting. Moore&nbsp;opened the frame with a single before DeGarmo&nbsp;reached on a bunt and a throwing error by the pitcher, putting two runners in scoring position. A wild pitch from reliever Joe Plise allowed Moore to race home and tie the game at 3-3, while DeGarmo and Woolwine, who had walked, moved up a base.

Herrmann&nbsp;was intentionally walked to load the bases. Luis Ayala&nbsp;then hit a grounder that resulted in a fielding error by the shortstop, allowing DeGarmo to score and give the Tigers a 4-3 lead. Copper Howell&nbsp;followed with another grounder, and this time a throwing error by the third baseman let another run score to make it 5-3. Isaiah Ural, pllaying for the first time in over a month dud to a hand injury,&nbsp;capped the rally with a sacrifice fly to right field, bringing home Herrmann for the final run of the inning and extending the Tigers' lead to 6-3.

Moore&nbsp;led the Tiger offense, going 3-for-3 with two runs scored. Ayala finished 1-for-3 with two RBIs, while Herrmann walked and singled to drive in a run.

Game 2:&nbsp;Fort Hays State 2, UC-Colorado Spring 8 Fort Hays State was unable to complete the two game sweep in the doubleheader, as visiting UC-Colorado Springs turned the tables in Game 2 with an 8-2 victory at Larks Park.

After a strong showing in the opener, the Tigers couldn't keep the momentum going, as the Mountain Lions plated eight unanswered runs after falling behind 2-0 in the first inning.

Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;continued his big day for the Tigers with a two-run homer in the first, his 11th of the season, giving FHSU an early edge. However, UCCS responded with four runs in the third inning and added three more in the fifth to break things open.

Ryder Mancuso earned the win for UCCS, tossing six innings of two-run ball with four strikeouts. Fort Hays starter Paul Panduro&nbsp;was tagged with the loss, giving up four runs in 2.2 innings.

Isaiah Ural&nbsp;and Cesar Saasvedra&nbsp;each tallied hits for the Tigers, who managed six hits. DeGarmo's home run accounted for both Tiger runs in the loss.

The Tigers return to conference action Wednesday against Emporia State. Fist pitch is set to be at 4:00 pm in Emporia, Kan.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743990056638.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS., Kan. - No. 22 Fort Hays State split Sunday's doubleheader with UC-Colorado Springs at Larks Park, taking the first game behind a masterclass from ace Ty Riley&nbsp;before dropping the finale in the second game. Riley struck out a career-high 16 in a complete-game win to open the day, while Trey DeGarmo'<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/8419">s</a>&nbsp;early two-run homer provided the spark in the second game.Game 1:&nbsp;Fort Hays State 6, UC-Colorado Spring 3 Fort Hays State used a dominant pitching performance from ace&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ty-riley/8431">Ty Riley</a>&nbsp;and a clutch four-run sixth inning to defeat UC-Colorado Springs 6-3 in the opening game of Sunday's doubleheader at Larks Park.Riley (7-1) was electric on the mound, striking out a career-high 16 batters while allowing just three runs on six hits across a complete seven-inning effort. His strikeout count of 79 is already more than last season and is tied for sixth most in a season by any Tiger.After three scoreless frames, the Tigers broke through in the bottom of the fourth. Tony Moore&nbsp;led off with a single and later scored on a Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;fielder's choice. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;added an RBI single to make it 2-0, scoring Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;from third.UC-Colorado Springs briefly surged ahead in the top of the fifth. Bryce Peterson drove in a run with a single before Kit Wigington launched a two-run homer to put the Mountain Lions up 3-2.Fort Hays State wasted little time responding. In the bottom of the sixth, the Tigers took advantage of defensive miscues and timely hitting. Moore&nbsp;opened the frame with a single before DeGarmo&nbsp;reached on a bunt and a throwing error by the pitcher, putting two runners in scoring position. A wild pitch from reliever Joe Plise allowed Moore to race home and tie the game at 3-3, while DeGarmo and Woolwine, who had walked, moved up a base.Herrmann&nbsp;was intentionally walked to load the bases. Luis Ayala&nbsp;then hit a grounder that resulted in a fielding error by the shortstop, allowing DeGarmo to score and give the Tigers a 4-3 lead. Copper Howell&nbsp;followed with another grounder, and this time a throwing error by the third baseman let another run score to make it 5-3. Isaiah Ural, pllaying for the first time in over a month dud to a hand injury,&nbsp;capped the rally with a sacrifice fly to right field, bringing home Herrmann for the final run of the inning and extending the Tigers' lead to 6-3.Moore&nbsp;led the Tiger offense, going 3-for-3 with two runs scored. Ayala finished 1-for-3 with two RBIs, while Herrmann walked and singled to drive in a run.Game 2:&nbsp;Fort Hays State 2, UC-Colorado Spring 8 Fort Hays State was unable to complete the two game sweep in the doubleheader, as visiting UC-Colorado Springs turned the tables in Game 2 with an 8-2 victory at Larks Park.After a strong showing in the opener, the Tigers couldn't keep the momentum going, as the Mountain Lions plated eight unanswered runs after falling behind 2-0 in the first inning.Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;continued his big day for the Tigers with a two-run homer in the first, his 11th of the season, giving FHSU an early edge. However, UCCS responded with four runs in the third inning and added three more in the fifth to break things open.Ryder Mancuso earned the win for UCCS, tossing six innings of two-run ball with four strikeouts. Fort Hays starter Paul Panduro&nbsp;was tagged with the loss, giving up four runs in 2.2 innings.Isaiah Ural&nbsp;and Cesar Saasvedra&nbsp;each tallied hits for the Tigers, who managed six hits. DeGarmo's home run accounted for both Tiger runs in the loss.UP NEXTThe Tigers return to conference action Wednesday against Emporia State. Fist pitch is set to be at 4:00 pm in Emporia, Kan.

⚾ No. 26/22 Tigers split non-conference doubleheader with UCCS

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — During the final sweet moments of UConn’s 12th national title, Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers embraced after the star guard departed her final game with the Huskies.

“They’ve all been gratifying, don’t get me wrong,” Auriemma said. “But this one here, because of the way it came about and what’s been involved, it’s been a long time since I’ve been that emotional when a player has walked off the court.”

Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong led the way as UConn returned to the top of women’s college basketball by rolling to an 82-59 victory over defending champion South Carolina on Sunday.

Fudd, who was named the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-championship-2d717e7707b0eec193eb236ac2059ca9">Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four</a>, scored 24 points. Strong had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and Bueckers scored 17 points for UConn (37-3).

“Well, it’s amazing to have three players, three people like that on the same team,” said the 71-year-old Auriemma, who became the oldest coach in major college basketball to win a championship. “And Sarah, you would think Sarah was graduating the way she plays, right? All three of them complement each other so well. They all have such unique skill sets.”

Bueckers capped her stellar career with the Huskies’ first championship since 2016, ending a nine-year drought for the team. That was the longest period for Auriemma and his program without a title since Rebecca Lobo and Jen Rizzotti led the Huskies to their first championship in 1995.

Since then the Huskies have had dominant championship runs, including in the early 2000s led by Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, 2009-10 with Maya Moore and finally the four straight from 2013-16 with Breanna Stewart. All were in attendance in Florida on Sunday to see the Huskies’ latest title.

“You just never know if you’ll ever be back in this situation again,” Auriemma said. “And there were so many times when I think we all questioned, ‘Have we been here too long? Has it been time?’ And we kept hanging in there and hanging in there and that’s because these players make me want to hang in there every day.”

Bueckers, the expected No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on April 14, delivered for the Huskies throughout their championship season.

Winning a title was the only thing missing from an incredible UConn career that was slowed by injuries. She was the first freshman to win AP Player of the Year before missing a lot of her sophomore season with a tibial plateau fracture and meniscus tear. She then tore an ACL before the next season.

“It’s been a story of resilience, gratitude of overcoming adversity and responding to life’s challenges,” Bueckers said. “I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

UConn closed the first half up 10 points and then put the game away in the third quarter, with Fudd, Strong and Bueckers combining for 23 of the team’s 26 points in the period. UConn was up 50-39 with 3:21 left before closing with a 12-3 run.

Fudd and Strong got it started with back-to-back 3s, and the rout was on. Auriemma subbed Bueckers, Fudd and Strong out with 1:32 left in the game.

UConn’s leading trio finished the tourney with 368 points, including an NCAA freshman record 114 for Strong. It was the highest point total for three teammates in a single NCAA Tournament, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/OptaSTATS/status/1909013553547206852" target="_blank">Stats Perform</a>. Chamique Holdsclaw, Tamika Catchings and Semeka Randell scored 363 points for Tennessee in the 1998 women’s tournament, and Glen Rice led the way for a trio of Michigan men that had 366 points in 1989.

The UConn trio proved to be way too much for South Carolina.

Dawn Staley’s team was trying for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-south-carolina-uconn-6a653397d08048fdc7c1bcad36307efa">a third title in four years</a>&nbsp;and fourth overall. It would have tied her with Kim Mulkey for third most behind Auriemma and former Tennessee Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt, who had eight.

“Our kids gave it all they had. When you can understand why you lost and when you’ve been on the other side of that three times, you understand it,” Staley said. “You can swallow it. We lost to a very good basketball team.”

UConn had reached the title game only once during its drought since 2016. The Huskies had been eliminated by heartbreaking last-second losses in the Final Four on buzzer-beaters. The Huskies’ last title game appearance came in 2022 when Staley’s team beat UConn to start the Gamecocks’ current run of success, a game that ended Auriemma’s perfect record in title games.

There seemed to be no nerves early for either team as the game got off to a fast start. The teams traded baskets for the first few minutes before the defenses started to clamp down. The Huskies led 19-14 after one quarter and then extended the advantage to 36-26 at the half. Fudd had 13 points and Strong added eight points and 11 rebounds.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743992759336.jpeg" alt="UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the NCAA women's national championship game, Sunday, April 6, 2025." />
 <figcaption>UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the NCAA women's national championship game, Sunday, April 6, 2025.</figcaption>
 </figure>TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — During the final sweet moments of UConn’s 12th national title, Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers embraced after the star guard departed her final game with the Huskies.It was the moment they wanted all along.“They’ve all been gratifying, don’t get me wrong,” Auriemma said. “But this one here, because of the way it came about and what’s been involved, it’s been a long time since I’ve been that emotional when a player has walked off the court.”Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong led the way as UConn returned to the top of women’s college basketball by rolling to an 82-59 victory over defending champion South Carolina on Sunday.Fudd, who was named the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-championship-2d717e7707b0eec193eb236ac2059ca9">Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four</a>, scored 24 points. Strong had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and Bueckers scored 17 points for UConn (37-3).“Well, it’s amazing to have three players, three people like that on the same team,” said the 71-year-old Auriemma, who became the oldest coach in major college basketball to win a championship. “And Sarah, you would think Sarah was graduating the way she plays, right? All three of them complement each other so well. They all have such unique skill sets.”Bueckers capped her stellar career with the Huskies’ first championship since 2016, ending a nine-year drought for the team. That was the longest period for Auriemma and his program without a title since Rebecca Lobo and Jen Rizzotti led the Huskies to their first championship in 1995.Since then the Huskies have had dominant championship runs, including in the early 2000s led by Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, 2009-10 with Maya Moore and finally the four straight from 2013-16 with Breanna Stewart. All were in attendance in Florida on Sunday to see the Huskies’ latest title.“You just never know if you’ll ever be back in this situation again,” Auriemma said. “And there were so many times when I think we all questioned, ‘Have we been here too long? Has it been time?’ And we kept hanging in there and hanging in there and that’s because these players make me want to hang in there every day.”Bueckers, the expected No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on April 14, delivered for the Huskies throughout their championship season.Winning a title was the only thing missing from an incredible UConn career that was slowed by injuries. She was the first freshman to win AP Player of the Year before missing a lot of her sophomore season with a tibial plateau fracture and meniscus tear. She then tore an ACL before the next season.“It’s been a story of resilience, gratitude of overcoming adversity and responding to life’s challenges,” Bueckers said. “I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”UConn closed the first half up 10 points and then put the game away in the third quarter, with Fudd, Strong and Bueckers combining for 23 of the team’s 26 points in the period. UConn was up 50-39 with 3:21 left before closing with a 12-3 run.Fudd and Strong got it started with back-to-back 3s, and the rout was on. Auriemma subbed Bueckers, Fudd and Strong out with 1:32 left in the game.UConn’s leading trio finished the tourney with 368 points, including an NCAA freshman record 114 for Strong. It was the highest point total for three teammates in a single NCAA Tournament, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/OptaSTATS/status/1909013553547206852" target="_blank">Stats Perform</a>. Chamique Holdsclaw, Tamika Catchings and Semeka Randell scored 363 points for Tennessee in the 1998 women’s tournament, and Glen Rice led the way for a trio of Michigan men that had 366 points in 1989.The UConn trio proved to be way too much for South Carolina.Dawn Staley’s team was trying for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-south-carolina-uconn-6a653397d08048fdc7c1bcad36307efa">a third title in four years</a>&nbsp;and fourth overall. It would have tied her with Kim Mulkey for third most behind Auriemma and former Tennessee Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt, who had eight.“Our kids gave it all they had. When you can understand why you lost and when you’ve been on the other side of that three times, you understand it,” Staley said. “You can swallow it. We lost to a very good basketball team.”UConn had reached the title game only once during its drought since 2016. The Huskies had been eliminated by heartbreaking last-second losses in the Final Four on buzzer-beaters. The Huskies’ last title game appearance came in 2022 when Staley’s team beat UConn to start the Gamecocks’ current run of success, a game that ended Auriemma’s perfect record in title games.There seemed to be no nerves early for either team as the game got off to a fast start. The teams traded baskets for the first few minutes before the defenses started to clamp down. The Huskies led 19-14 after one quarter and then extended the advantage to 36-26 at the half. Fudd had 13 points and Strong added eight points and 11 rebounds.

🏀 UConn women claim 12th national title with romp of South Carolina

By MARC BOWMAN&nbsp; Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals won their first series of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Bubic (2-0) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings. His streak of 12 shutout innings was snapped when Ryan Mountcastle tripled to lead off the seventh and scored on Bubic's wild pitch one out later.

Bobby Witt Jr. had three of the Royals' 13 hits, falling a home run shy of the cycle. Salvador Perez, Mark Canha and Maikel Garcia each had two hits and scored a run.

Carlos Estévez earned his second save with a hitless ninth for the Royals. Kansas City, which swept Baltimore in the wild-card round last year, won its first regular-season series against the Orioles since Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2019, after having lost six of the last eight series with two ties.

Jorge Mateo – starting in center field for the first time since April 20, 2024 – misplayed Witt's slicing liner into a triple, keying Kansas City's three-run first inning.

Freddy Fermin's second-inning RBI single snapped an 0-for-12 skid as eight of the Royals' first 11 batters hit safely and Kansas City took a 4-0 lead.

Orioles starter Cade Povich (0-1) allowed four runs and a career-high 13 hits in six innings with four strikeouts.

Mountcastle had three of the Orioles' five hits.

Witt's diving stop robbed Jordan Westburg of a first-inning hit – nearly starting an inning-ending double play – then tripled and scored after Mateo's misplay as the Royals took a 3-0 lead in the bottom half.

Witt is hitting .377 at Kauffman Stadium since the start of last season, MLB's best home batting average in that span.

Orioles: Travel to Arizona to begin a three-game series Monday with RHP Zach Eflin (1-1, 3.75 ERA) opposing Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.38).

Royals: Begin a four-game homestand with Minnesota as Twins RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (0-0, 4.50) faces RHP Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 5.06).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743972202037.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>By MARC BOWMAN&nbsp; Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals won their first series of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.Bubic (2-0) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings. His streak of 12 shutout innings was snapped when Ryan Mountcastle tripled to lead off the seventh and scored on Bubic's wild pitch one out later.Bobby Witt Jr. had three of the Royals' 13 hits, falling a home run shy of the cycle. Salvador Perez, Mark Canha and Maikel Garcia each had two hits and scored a run.Carlos Estévez earned his second save with a hitless ninth for the Royals. Kansas City, which swept Baltimore in the wild-card round last year, won its first regular-season series against the Orioles since Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2019, after having lost six of the last eight series with two ties.Jorge Mateo – starting in center field for the first time since April 20, 2024 – misplayed Witt's slicing liner into a triple, keying Kansas City's three-run first inning.Freddy Fermin's second-inning RBI single snapped an 0-for-12 skid as eight of the Royals' first 11 batters hit safely and Kansas City took a 4-0 lead.Orioles starter Cade Povich (0-1) allowed four runs and a career-high 13 hits in six innings with four strikeouts.Mountcastle had three of the Orioles' five hits.Key momentWitt's diving stop robbed Jordan Westburg of a first-inning hit – nearly starting an inning-ending double play – then tripled and scored after Mateo's misplay as the Royals took a 3-0 lead in the bottom half.Key statWitt is hitting .377 at Kauffman Stadium since the start of last season, MLB's best home batting average in that span.Up nextOrioles: Travel to Arizona to begin a three-game series Monday with RHP Zach Eflin (1-1, 3.75 ERA) opposing Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.38).Royals: Begin a four-game homestand with Minnesota as Twins RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (0-0, 4.50) faces RHP Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 5.06).—AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

⚾ Bubic takes a shutout into the seventh to pitch Royals past Orioles 

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

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

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore's four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Saturday to snap a three-game skid.

Heston Kjerstad and Ramón Urías also had RBI singles in Baltimore's big inning. Gary Sánchez hit a two-run single in the second and Tyler O'Neill had a two-run triple in the seventh for the Orioles, whose five through nine batters went 8 for 19 with all eight RBIs.

Leadoff man Gunnar Henderson was 0 for 5 with four strikeouts, dropping to 1 for 9 since returning from a a right intercostal strain.

Sugano (1-1) got the first eight Royals hitters out and allowed one run and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and hit one batter.

Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-2) tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up four runs and six hits with five strikeouts and one walk.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first homer of the season for Kansas City, a 399-foot shot to left field in the sixth.

After giving up back-to-back singles to start the fifth and pitching with a 2-0 lead, Sugano kept the Royals off the board, stranding the runners at first and second. The Orioles then responded with their four-run sixth.

Baltimore had 12 hits after entering the game tied for first in the American League in that category.

The teams will play the rubber game of the series Sunday. The Royals had seven series last season during which they won the first game and dropped the next two of the series. LHP Cade Povich (0-0, 6.23 ERA) will start for Baltimore and LHP Kris Bubic (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743902376380.jpeg" alt="Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore's four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Saturday to snap a three-game skid.Heston Kjerstad and Ramón Urías also had RBI singles in Baltimore's big inning. Gary Sánchez hit a two-run single in the second and Tyler O'Neill had a two-run triple in the seventh for the Orioles, whose five through nine batters went 8 for 19 with all eight RBIs.Leadoff man Gunnar Henderson was 0 for 5 with four strikeouts, dropping to 1 for 9 since returning from a a right intercostal strain.Sugano (1-1) got the first eight Royals hitters out and allowed one run and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and hit one batter.Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-2) tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up four runs and six hits with five strikeouts and one walk.Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first homer of the season for Kansas City, a 399-foot shot to left field in the sixth.<h2>Key moment</h2>After giving up back-to-back singles to start the fifth and pitching with a 2-0 lead, Sugano kept the Royals off the board, stranding the runners at first and second. The Orioles then responded with their four-run sixth.<h2>Key stats</h2>Baltimore had 12 hits after entering the game tied for first in the American League in that category.<h2>Up next</h2>The teams will play the rubber game of the series Sunday. The Royals had seven series last season during which they won the first game and dropped the next two of the series. LHP Cade Povich (0-0, 6.23 ERA) will start for Baltimore and LHP Kris Bubic (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City.

⚾ Holliday and Sugano help Orioles to victory over Royals

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

Saturday, April 5
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 2:30pmSunday, April 6
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 12:30pm

EMPORIA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams delivered several standout performances this Friday at the Midwest Classic in Emporia, Kan.&nbsp;The Tigers were highlighted by multiple event wins, personal bests, and a national-level mark from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>.

The women's team turned in a dominant showing on the track and in the field, earning five event victories.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/reba-mader/8402">Reba Mader</a>&nbsp;was a highlight of the meet, sprinting her way to a first-place finish in the 400m with a time of 56.10, a personal best that now ranks third all-time in the FHSU NCAA Division II record book. She also took sixth in the 200m with a time of 25.58.In the mid-distance events,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/eden-bathurst/8441">Eden Bathurst</a>&nbsp;captured a title in the 800m with a time of 2:20.26, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/emily-diercks/8393">Emily Diercks</a>&nbsp;ran to a third-place finish in the 1500m, clocking in at 4:41.53.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/emma-weiner/8448">Emma Weiner</a>&nbsp;earned a 1st-place finish in the 5000m and added a top-10 time in the 1500m as well.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/makenzie-premer/8447">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;continued her strong season, winning the 3000m in 11:43.13, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/abbye-hudson/8399">Abbye Hudson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/arely-maldonado/8445">Arely Maldonado</a>&nbsp;followed Weiner in the 5000m with second and fourth place finishes.

In the field,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>&nbsp;posted a huge performance in the pole vault, winning with a height of 13-2.50, a provisional mark that adds her name to the national qualifying list. In throws,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/liberty-booker/8390">Liberty Booker</a>&nbsp;launched a new personal best in the hammer throw at 170-06, placing 7th overall and moving to fourth in the DII program record book.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jessica-saunders/8407">Jessica Saunders</a>&nbsp;was able to earn a top-five finish in the discus at 138-01.

On the men's side,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/drew-tolar/8535">Drew Tolar</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;packed the podium in the 100m dash, finishing second, third and fourth. Wahlmeier returned to the track for the 200m, grabbing second, just ahead of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nakari-morrical-palmer/8496">Nakari Morrical-Palmer</a>&nbsp;in third. In the 400m,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/avrey-albright/8476">Avrey Albright</a>&nbsp;and Morrical-Palmer each earned top-five finishes, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/mayan-paz/8498">Mayan Paz</a>&nbsp;crossed sixth in the 400m hurdles with a time of 56.91.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/christian-darrah/8512">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;had a strong meet as well, finishing third in the 1500m. The Tigers also placed four runners in the top six of the 5000m, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/carsyn-turpin/8505">Carsyn Turpin</a>&nbsp;in third place.

The pole vault crew stole the show, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/josiah-ball/8526">Josiah Ball</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-deges/8485">Brady Deges</a>&nbsp;each clearing 15-8.25 to tie the first&nbsp;place mark, showcasing the Tigers' elite talent in the pole vault.

The Tigers will now split their squad between two meets this next week. Some athletes will compete at the Jo Meaker Classic &amp; Multis in Canyon, Texas, while others will head to the K.T. Woodman Classic in Wichita, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743875340753.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsEMPORIA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams delivered several standout performances this Friday at the Midwest Classic in Emporia, Kan.&nbsp;The Tigers were highlighted by multiple event wins, personal bests, and a national-level mark from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>.The women's team turned in a dominant showing on the track and in the field, earning five event victories.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/reba-mader/8402">Reba Mader</a>&nbsp;was a highlight of the meet, sprinting her way to a first-place finish in the 400m with a time of 56.10, a personal best that now ranks third all-time in the FHSU NCAA Division II record book. She also took sixth in the 200m with a time of 25.58.In the mid-distance events,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/eden-bathurst/8441">Eden Bathurst</a>&nbsp;captured a title in the 800m with a time of 2:20.26, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/emily-diercks/8393">Emily Diercks</a>&nbsp;ran to a third-place finish in the 1500m, clocking in at 4:41.53.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/emma-weiner/8448">Emma Weiner</a>&nbsp;earned a 1st-place finish in the 5000m and added a top-10 time in the 1500m as well.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/makenzie-premer/8447">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;continued her strong season, winning the 3000m in 11:43.13, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/abbye-hudson/8399">Abbye Hudson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/arely-maldonado/8445">Arely Maldonado</a>&nbsp;followed Weiner in the 5000m with second and fourth place finishes.In the field,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/annabeth-baalmann/8389">Annabeth Baalmann</a>&nbsp;posted a huge performance in the pole vault, winning with a height of 13-2.50, a provisional mark that adds her name to the national qualifying list. In throws,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/liberty-booker/8390">Liberty Booker</a>&nbsp;launched a new personal best in the hammer throw at 170-06, placing 7th overall and moving to fourth in the DII program record book.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jessica-saunders/8407">Jessica Saunders</a>&nbsp;was able to earn a top-five finish in the discus at 138-01.On the men's side,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/drew-tolar/8535">Drew Tolar</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/toby-wahlmeier/8507">Toby Wahlmeier</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/hayden-albright/8477">Hayden Albright</a>&nbsp;packed the podium in the 100m dash, finishing second, third and fourth. Wahlmeier returned to the track for the 200m, grabbing second, just ahead of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nakari-morrical-palmer/8496">Nakari Morrical-Palmer</a>&nbsp;in third. In the 400m,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/avrey-albright/8476">Avrey Albright</a>&nbsp;and Morrical-Palmer each earned top-five finishes, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/mayan-paz/8498">Mayan Paz</a>&nbsp;crossed sixth in the 400m hurdles with a time of 56.91.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/christian-darrah/8512">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;had a strong meet as well, finishing third in the 1500m. The Tigers also placed four runners in the top six of the 5000m, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/carsyn-turpin/8505">Carsyn Turpin</a>&nbsp;in third place.The pole vault crew stole the show, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/josiah-ball/8526">Josiah Ball</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/brady-deges/8485">Brady Deges</a>&nbsp;each clearing 15-8.25 to tie the first&nbsp;place mark, showcasing the Tigers' elite talent in the pole vault.The Tigers will now split their squad between two meets this next week. Some athletes will compete at the Jo Meaker Classic &amp; Multis in Canyon, Texas, while others will head to the K.T. Woodman Classic in Wichita, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏃‍♀️ Tigers have good showing at Midwest Classic in Emporia

On Friday, the Kansas State High School Activities
Association released the postseason host sites for the upcoming baseball season,
and TMP-Marian is a host site for 2-1A.

The Monarchs will be joined by area teams Ellis and
Plainville.

Here is a complete list of the eight-team regional: Belleville-Republic County HS Bennington HS Brookville-Ell-Saline HS Ellinwood HS Ellis HS Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian HS Oberlin-Decatur Community HS Plainville HS Salina-Sacred Heart HS

In class 3A, Russell/Victoria is part of the Colby regional.

Seeding for 3A and 2-1A is May 10. The quarterfinal round
will take place from May 14 to 16. The semifinals and finals will be held
between May 19 and 22.

Hays Post SportsOn Friday, the Kansas State High School Activities
Association released the postseason host sites for the upcoming baseball season,
and TMP-Marian is a host site for 2-1A.The Monarchs will be joined by area teams Ellis and
Plainville.Here is a complete list of the eight-team regional: Belleville-Republic County HS Bennington HS Brookville-Ell-Saline HS Ellinwood HS Ellis HS Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian HS Oberlin-Decatur Community HS Plainville HS Salina-Sacred Heart HSIn class 3A, Russell/Victoria is part of the Colby regional.Seeding for 3A and 2-1A is May 10. The quarterfinal round
will take place from May 14 to 16. The semifinals and finals will be held
between May 19 and 22.

⚾ TMP set to host 2-1A regional

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night.

The Royals broke it open in eighth inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five times.

Garcia ripped a double down the left-field line to score Mark Canha and give Kansas City a 4-2 lead. Kyle Isbel followed with a bunt to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who underhanded it to the plate, but Garcia beat the throw to make it 5-2.

Pasquantino gave the Royals a six-run lead on a bloop single that cleared the bases.

Kansas City starter Seth Lugo (1-0) went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned).

Dean Kremer (1-1) went 4 1/3 innings in the start for Baltimore, allowing eight hits and three runs (two earned).

Baltimore ended its string of five straight series-opening wins dating to last September.

Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who started the season on the injured list,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/orioles-henderson-7bd05b6688776e59bba26d836e2229d5">made his 2025 debut</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore and went 1 for 4.

Kansas City opened the scoring in the first when Salvador Perez sent a high fly ball to left with two outs that Heston Kjerstad misplayed, allowing Bobby Witt Jr. to score.

The Royals took advantage of an error and a wild pitch in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead. Garcia singled up the middle to score Perez and Cavan Biggio.

The Royals have scored 18 of their 31 runs this season in the seventh inning or later.

The Orioles have not recorded a save through the first eight games of a season for the first time since 2003.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743821455033.png" alt="Photo KC Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo KC Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night.The Royals broke it open in eighth inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five times.Garcia ripped a double down the left-field line to score Mark Canha and give Kansas City a 4-2 lead. Kyle Isbel followed with a bunt to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who underhanded it to the plate, but Garcia beat the throw to make it 5-2.Pasquantino gave the Royals a six-run lead on a bloop single that cleared the bases.Kansas City starter Seth Lugo (1-0) went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned).Dean Kremer (1-1) went 4 1/3 innings in the start for Baltimore, allowing eight hits and three runs (two earned).Baltimore ended its string of five straight series-opening wins dating to last September.Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who started the season on the injured list,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/orioles-henderson-7bd05b6688776e59bba26d836e2229d5">made his 2025 debut</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore and went 1 for 4.Kansas City opened the scoring in the first when Salvador Perez sent a high fly ball to left with two outs that Heston Kjerstad misplayed, allowing Bobby Witt Jr. to score.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals took advantage of an error and a wild pitch in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead. Garcia singled up the middle to score Perez and Cavan Biggio.<h2>Key stats</h2>The Royals have scored 18 of their 31 runs this season in the seventh inning or later.The Orioles have not recorded a save through the first eight games of a season for the first time since 2003.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Royals beat Orioles behind 3 RBIs apiece from Garcia and  Pasquantino

DODGE CITY – The Hays High baseball team raced out to an
early lead and beat Dodge City 10-0 Saturday. The Indians are now 3-1 overall
and 2-0 in Western Athletic Conference play.

The Indians wasted no time getting on the board. Cooper Johnson
singled with one out and scored on a Carter Graham sacrifice fly in the top of
the first. They would add three more runs in the second. Ian McGuire walked,
stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch then stole home to push the lead
to 2-0. Graham tripled which scored Jonathan Cano. Brett Rhoades added a double
which scored Graham. Trace Jacobs followed with a single which scored Rhoades
which pushed the lead to 5-0.

Johnson added an RBI single in the fourth and Jalen Smith an
RBI double in the fifth to push the lead to 7-0.

HHS added three insurance runs in the top of the seventh.
Landon Hardman drove in the first run on a fielder’s choice. The last two runs
scored on bases loaded walks to Graham and Rhoades.

Hays Post SportsDODGE CITY – The Hays High baseball team raced out to an
early lead and beat Dodge City 10-0 Saturday. The Indians are now 3-1 overall
and 2-0 in Western Athletic Conference play.The Indians wasted no time getting on the board. Cooper Johnson
singled with one out and scored on a Carter Graham sacrifice fly in the top of
the first. They would add three more runs in the second. Ian McGuire walked,
stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch then stole home to push the lead
to 2-0. Graham tripled which scored Jonathan Cano. Brett Rhoades added a double
which scored Graham. Trace Jacobs followed with a single which scored Rhoades
which pushed the lead to 5-0.Johnson added an RBI single in the fourth and Jalen Smith an
RBI double in the fifth to push the lead to 7-0.HHS added three insurance runs in the top of the seventh.
Landon Hardman drove in the first run on a fielder’s choice. The last two runs
scored on bases loaded walks to Graham and Rhoades.

⚾ Indians cruise past Dodge City

The Kansas State High School Activities Association released
the postseason host sites for the upcoming softball season this week. 

In class 2- 1A, the TMP-Marian Monarchs will take part in
the Spearville Regional, May 19-22, in Spearville.

The Monarchs will join Ellis and Ness City/Hodgeman County
from the area in Spearville.

Here is a complete list of the teams: Elkhart HS Ellis HS Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian HS Johnson-Stanton County HS Medicine Lodge HS Ness City/Hodgeman County Pratt-Skyline HS Spearville HS

Russell/Victoria and Plainville/Stockton will take part in
the 3A Minneapolis Regional.

Seedings for both classifications will take place on May 14.

Hays Post SportsThe Kansas State High School Activities Association released
the postseason host sites for the upcoming softball season this week. In class 2- 1A, the TMP-Marian Monarchs will take part in
the Spearville Regional, May 19-22, in Spearville.The Monarchs will join Ellis and Ness City/Hodgeman County
from the area in Spearville.Here is a complete list of the teams: Elkhart HS Ellis HS Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian HS Johnson-Stanton County HS Medicine Lodge HS Ness City/Hodgeman County Pratt-Skyline HS Spearville HSRussell/Victoria and Plainville/Stockton will take part in
the 3A Minneapolis Regional.Seedings for both classifications will take place on May 14.

🥎 KSHSAA announces postseason sites

McPHERSON – The Hays high girls’ soccer team lost 2-1 to
Newton in the fifth-place match of the 19th McPherson Soccer Invitational
Friday.

Kinslee Newell scored the lone goal for the Indians who went
1-2 and finished sixth in the tournament. They are now 3-2 on the season.

Annie Humphrey was named to the all-tournament team. &nbsp;

Hays Post SportsMcPHERSON – The Hays high girls’ soccer team lost 2-1 to
Newton in the fifth-place match of the 19th McPherson Soccer Invitational
Friday.Kinslee Newell scored the lone goal for the Indians who went
1-2 and finished sixth in the tournament. They are now 3-2 on the season.Annie Humphrey was named to the all-tournament team. &nbsp;

⚽ HHS girls fall in final game in McPherson Invitational

Friday, April 4
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6:00pm

Friday, April 4
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6:00pmSaturday, April 5
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 2:30pmSunday, April 6
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 12:30pm

#26 Fort Hays State hosts Washburn in the middle game of a 3-game mid-week series on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-BSB vs. Washburn

RUSSELL
– The TMP-Marian track and field team opened their 2025 season on a chilly
afternoon at the Russell Invitational. The girls finished fourth and the
boys ninth. 

Hoxie won the girls meet with Russell second, Ellis third and
Plainville sixth. Hutchinson Trinity Catholic won the boys meet with Hoxie
second, Plainville fourth and Ellis eighth.

The
Monarchs had three first place finishes. Piper Simpson won the girls pole vault
(9-0), they won the girls 4x100 relay (54.72) and Jackson Gillespie won the boys
200 (23.53). Gillespie finished second in the 100. 

The
Ellis girls won five events. Evelyn Merriman the 200 (26.86), Avery Boydston the
1600 (5:35.98) and 3200 (12:18.90) and Natalie North the discus (130-6) and the
shot put (38-11.5).

Plainville’s
Tucker Rudman finished first in the boys shot put (46-9).

<a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/669481-russell-invitational-2025/teams/21889">TMP-Marian
Results
</a> <a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/669481-russell-invitational-2025/teams/21990">Ellis Resu</a>lts
 <a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/669481-russell-invitational-2025/teams/22020">Plainville Results</a>

Hays Post SportsRUSSELL
– The TMP-Marian track and field team opened their 2025 season on a chilly
afternoon at the Russell Invitational. The girls finished fourth and the
boys ninth. Hoxie won the girls meet with Russell second, Ellis third and
Plainville sixth. Hutchinson Trinity Catholic won the boys meet with Hoxie
second, Plainville fourth and Ellis eighth.The
Monarchs had three first place finishes. Piper Simpson won the girls pole vault
(9-0), they won the girls 4x100 relay (54.72) and Jackson Gillespie won the boys
200 (23.53). Gillespie finished second in the 100. The
Ellis girls won five events. Evelyn Merriman the 200 (26.86), Avery Boydston the
1600 (5:35.98) and 3200 (12:18.90) and Natalie North the discus (130-6) and the
shot put (38-11.5).Plainville’s
Tucker Rudman finished first in the boys shot put (46-9).<a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/669481-russell-invitational-2025/teams/21889">TMP-Marian
Results
</a> <a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/669481-russell-invitational-2025/teams/21990">Ellis Resu</a>lts
 <a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/669481-russell-invitational-2025/teams/22020">Plainville Results</a>

🏃‍♀️ Monarch girls 4th, boys 9th at Russell Invite

SYLVAN
GROVE – The TMP-Marian softball team moved to 6-0 Thursday with a pair of
run-rule wins over Sylvan Lucas. The Monarchs scored seven in the sixth and won
the opener 14-0. They used a 10-run third for a 16-3, five inning win in game two.


The
Monarchs are in Hoisington Friday for a doubleheader with the Cardinals.

Game 1: TMP-Marian 14, Sylvan Lucas 0 (6 inn.)
 Brynn Rebel allowed only one hit with eight strikeouts and two walks. She allowed
only three base runners in the game with walks in the third and sixth and a
single in the fourth.

The
Monarchs scored two with two outs in the first on a Teagan Gottschalk single to
center. They would add three in the third an a Gottschalk single to left which
plated one and two more on an error. Rebel tripled in the fourth and scored on
a passed ball. They would tack on another run on an error to push the lead to 7-0.
TMP blew the game open with seven in the sixth. Bria Windholz had an RBI triple
and Rebel a three-run double to highlight the big inning.

Brynn
Rebel and Teagan Gottschalk both drove in three runs. Rebel had three of the
Monarchs 12 hits.



Game 2: TMP-Marian 16, Sylvan Lucas 3 (5 inn.)
 The Monarchs trailed 2-1 after the first inning but took the lead in the second
in a two-out, two run single from Brooke Koeningsman. They blew the game open
with 10 in the third. The Monarchs sent 14 to plate in the big frame which was
capped by a Teagan Gottschalk two-run homer.

Gottschalk
and Brooke Koeningsman both drove in four runs. Koeningsman, Brynn Rebel and
Nicole Schumacher all had three of TMP’s 17 hits.

Bria
Windholz allowed three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and four walks and
picked up the complete game win.

Hays Post SportsSYLVAN
GROVE – The TMP-Marian softball team moved to 6-0 Thursday with a pair of
run-rule wins over Sylvan Lucas. The Monarchs scored seven in the sixth and won
the opener 14-0. They used a 10-run third for a 16-3, five inning win in game two.
The
Monarchs are in Hoisington Friday for a doubleheader with the Cardinals.Game 1: TMP-Marian 14, Sylvan Lucas 0 (6 inn.)
 Brynn Rebel allowed only one hit with eight strikeouts and two walks. She allowed
only three base runners in the game with walks in the third and sixth and a
single in the fourth.The
Monarchs scored two with two outs in the first on a Teagan Gottschalk single to
center. They would add three in the third an a Gottschalk single to left which
plated one and two more on an error. Rebel tripled in the fourth and scored on
a passed ball. They would tack on another run on an error to push the lead to 7-0.
TMP blew the game open with seven in the sixth. Bria Windholz had an RBI triple
and Rebel a three-run double to highlight the big inning.Brynn
Rebel and Teagan Gottschalk both drove in three runs. Rebel had three of the
Monarchs 12 hits.

Game 2: TMP-Marian 16, Sylvan Lucas 3 (5 inn.)
 The Monarchs trailed 2-1 after the first inning but took the lead in the second
in a two-out, two run single from Brooke Koeningsman. They blew the game open
with 10 in the third. The Monarchs sent 14 to plate in the big frame which was
capped by a Teagan Gottschalk two-run homer.Gottschalk
and Brooke Koeningsman both drove in four runs. Koeningsman, Brynn Rebel and
Nicole Schumacher all had three of TMP’s 17 hits.Bria
Windholz allowed three runs on five hits with two strikeouts and four walks and
picked up the complete game win.

🥎 TMP-Marian cruises to sweep of Mustangs

WINGATE, N.C. - The Fort Hays State baseball team moved into the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Division II Poll for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the Tigers sitting in 22nd this week.

The Tigers were receiving votes in the poll last week. Fort Hays State picked up 87 points in the balloting process, seven points behind 20th-ranked East Stroudsburg.

The MIAA has one other team in the poll and one team that is receiving votes, with Central Missouri ranked No. 2 in the country and Central Oklahoma receiving votes.

The Tigers will take a break from conference play on Sunday when FHSU hosts Colorado-Colorado Springs in a doubleheader starting at noon.

2025 NCBWA National Poll - Week Eight (4/2/25) Rank - School (1st Place) - Record - Pts. - Prev. 1 - Tampa (13) - 25-6 - 489 - 1 2 - Central Missouri (4) - 22-7 - 475 - 2 3&nbsp;- Angelo State (3) - 26-6 - 457 - 7 4 - Westmont &nbsp;- 25-8 - 413 - 4 5 - UT Tyler - 28-9 - 388 - 3 6 - Florida Southern - 24-7 - 378 - 13 7 - Carson-Newman - 26-8 - 367 - 16 8 - Minnesota State - 21-2 - 366 - 10 9 - Davenport &nbsp;- 22-6 - 344 - 14 10 - West Chester - 22-5 - 308 - 19 11 - North Greenville - 29-8 - 301 - 20 12 - Delta State - 25-8 - 281 - 8 13 - Point Loma - 22-10 - 254 - 11 14 - Millersville - 21-4 - 222 - 17 15 - Grand Valley State - 20-8 - 218 - 5 16 - Lenoir-Rhyne - 26-6 - 208 - 9 17 - Thomas Jefferson - 18-8 - 184 - 18 18 - Colorado Mesa - 22-8 - 151 - 22 19 - Young Harris - 24-9 - 130 - RV 20 - East Stroudsburg - 20-3 - 94 - RV 21 - Rollins - 21-9 - 92 - 21 22 - Fort Hays State - 21-8 - 87 - RV 23 - Catawba - 23-9 - 65 - 6 24 - Northwest Nazarene - 23-10 - 62 - 23 25 - Goldey-Beacom - 22-6 - 39 - NR

Dropped Out:&nbsp;Seton Hill (12th); Harding (15th); Bentley (24th); West Texas A&amp;M (25th)

Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Saginaw Valley State (18-6) 31 points; Seton Hill (20-5) 27 points; St. Edward's (26-11) 26 points; Central Oklahoma (24-8) 13 points; North Georgia (24-9) 12 points; Southern New Hampshire (26-7) 5 points; West Texas A&amp;M (24-10) 3 points; Spring Hill (24-9) 3 points; Cal State Monterey Bay (19-10) 2 points; Harding (25-8) 1 point&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWINGATE, N.C. - The Fort Hays State baseball team moved into the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Division II Poll for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the Tigers sitting in 22nd this week.The Tigers were receiving votes in the poll last week. Fort Hays State picked up 87 points in the balloting process, seven points behind 20th-ranked East Stroudsburg.The MIAA has one other team in the poll and one team that is receiving votes, with Central Missouri ranked No. 2 in the country and Central Oklahoma receiving votes.The Tigers will take a break from conference play on Sunday when FHSU hosts Colorado-Colorado Springs in a doubleheader starting at noon.2025 NCBWA National Poll - Week Eight (4/2/25) Rank - School (1st Place) - Record - Pts. - Prev. 1 - Tampa (13) - 25-6 - 489 - 1 2 - Central Missouri (4) - 22-7 - 475 - 2 3&nbsp;- Angelo State (3) - 26-6 - 457 - 7 4 - Westmont &nbsp;- 25-8 - 413 - 4 5 - UT Tyler - 28-9 - 388 - 3 6 - Florida Southern - 24-7 - 378 - 13 7 - Carson-Newman - 26-8 - 367 - 16 8 - Minnesota State - 21-2 - 366 - 10 9 - Davenport &nbsp;- 22-6 - 344 - 14 10 - West Chester - 22-5 - 308 - 19 11 - North Greenville - 29-8 - 301 - 20 12 - Delta State - 25-8 - 281 - 8 13 - Point Loma - 22-10 - 254 - 11 14 - Millersville - 21-4 - 222 - 17 15 - Grand Valley State - 20-8 - 218 - 5 16 - Lenoir-Rhyne - 26-6 - 208 - 9 17 - Thomas Jefferson - 18-8 - 184 - 18 18 - Colorado Mesa - 22-8 - 151 - 22 19 - Young Harris - 24-9 - 130 - RV 20 - East Stroudsburg - 20-3 - 94 - RV 21 - Rollins - 21-9 - 92 - 21 22 - Fort Hays State - 21-8 - 87 - RV 23 - Catawba - 23-9 - 65 - 6 24 - Northwest Nazarene - 23-10 - 62 - 23 25 - Goldey-Beacom - 22-6 - 39 - NRDropped Out:&nbsp;Seton Hill (12th); Harding (15th); Bentley (24th); West Texas A&amp;M (25th)Receiving Votes:&nbsp;Saginaw Valley State (18-6) 31 points; Seton Hill (20-5) 27 points; St. Edward's (26-11) 26 points; Central Oklahoma (24-8) 13 points; North Georgia (24-9) 12 points; Southern New Hampshire (26-7) 5 points; West Texas A&amp;M (24-10) 3 points; Spring Hill (24-9) 3 points; Cal State Monterey Bay (19-10) 2 points; Harding (25-8) 1 point&nbsp; &nbsp;

⚾ Tiger ranked 22nd in NCBWA poll

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (April 2, 2025)

HAYS, Kan. – Due to weather forecasted for the Hays area on Friday and Saturday, Fort Hays State Softball is pushing its MIAA doubleheaders with Northeastern State and Rogers State to Sunday and Monday. Original start times against both opponents remain the same as FHSU will face NSU on Sunday at 1 p.m. and then RSU on Monday at 12 p.m.

The Tigers enter the week at 21-9 overall and 6-4 in the MIAA. Northeastern State enters the weekend 12-16 overall and 5-11 in the MIAA, while Rogers State enters the weekend 27-10 overall and 9-7 in the MIAA. Rogers State will play at Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday before traveling down to Hays.

With the schedule adjustment, the games on Monday will be available on radio (94.3 FM, 1400 AM KAYS). All games will still be streamed on The MIAA Network and live stats will be available for all contests.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Due to weather forecasted for the Hays area on Friday and Saturday, Fort Hays State Softball is pushing its MIAA doubleheaders with Northeastern State and Rogers State to Sunday and Monday. Original start times against both opponents remain the same as FHSU will face NSU on Sunday at 1 p.m. and then RSU on Monday at 12 p.m.The Tigers enter the week at 21-9 overall and 6-4 in the MIAA. Northeastern State enters the weekend 12-16 overall and 5-11 in the MIAA, while Rogers State enters the weekend 27-10 overall and 9-7 in the MIAA. Rogers State will play at Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday before traveling down to Hays.With the schedule adjustment, the games on Monday will be available on radio (94.3 FM, 1400 AM KAYS). All games will still be streamed on The MIAA Network and live stats will be available for all contests.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 FHSU pushes conference home doubleheaders to Sunday and Monday

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Women's Tennis fell to No. 11 ranked Washburn in MIAA play on Wednesday by a score of 7-0. The Ichabods moved to 11-1 overall on the season and 2-0 in the MIAA, while the Tigers went to 11-4 overall and 1-2 in the MIAA.

Washburn won all of the matches contested for the day. However, reigning MIAA Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/irina-alfonso/8115">Irina Alfonso</a>&nbsp;forced a tiebreaker against Leo Floeth at the No. 2 singles position. Alfonso was on the short end of the tiebreaker 10-4. The Ichabods won all over singles matches in straight sets.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/shreethika-vangala/8122">Shreethika Vangala</a>&nbsp;did take four points off of No. 36 nationally ranked Renske Ubachs at the No. 1 singles position, falling 6-2, 6-2.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/suzana-faucz/8130">Suzana Faucz</a>&nbsp;(No. 3) generated the most points among the players falling in straight sets in a 6-4, 6-2 loss.

In doubles play, Washburn has two nationally ranked pairs. The Ichabod No. 1 team of Ubachs and Daniella Tijaro &nbsp;are ranked No. 2 in the nation, while the No. 2 team of Floeth and Peyton Koper are ranked No. 19 in the nation. Alfonso and Faucz fell 6-3 in the No. 2 match, while Vangala and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/janae-montoya/8123">Janae Montoya</a>&nbsp;fell 6-1 in the No. 1 match.

The Tigers look to brush off the setback when they host Emporia State in another conference match on Monday at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Women's Tennis fell to No. 11 ranked Washburn in MIAA play on Wednesday by a score of 7-0. The Ichabods moved to 11-1 overall on the season and 2-0 in the MIAA, while the Tigers went to 11-4 overall and 1-2 in the MIAA.Washburn won all of the matches contested for the day. However, reigning MIAA Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/irina-alfonso/8115">Irina Alfonso</a>&nbsp;forced a tiebreaker against Leo Floeth at the No. 2 singles position. Alfonso was on the short end of the tiebreaker 10-4. The Ichabods won all over singles matches in straight sets.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/shreethika-vangala/8122">Shreethika Vangala</a>&nbsp;did take four points off of No. 36 nationally ranked Renske Ubachs at the No. 1 singles position, falling 6-2, 6-2.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/suzana-faucz/8130">Suzana Faucz</a>&nbsp;(No. 3) generated the most points among the players falling in straight sets in a 6-4, 6-2 loss.In doubles play, Washburn has two nationally ranked pairs. The Ichabod No. 1 team of Ubachs and Daniella Tijaro &nbsp;are ranked No. 2 in the nation, while the No. 2 team of Floeth and Peyton Koper are ranked No. 19 in the nation. Alfonso and Faucz fell 6-3 in the No. 2 match, while Vangala and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-tennis/roster/janae-montoya/8123">Janae Montoya</a>&nbsp;fell 6-1 in the No. 1 match.The Tigers look to brush off the setback when they host Emporia State in another conference match on Monday at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎾 Tigers fall to No. 11 Washburn

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday.

Pinch-runner Dunn advanced from second base on Garett Mitchell’s groundout off Sam Long (0-2). Joey Ortiz walked. Turang, who was 0 for 5 for the game, laid down a bunt in front of the plate and raced to first as Dunn scored.

Jared Koenig (1-0) picked up the win with a scoreless 11th.

Jackson Chourio doubled off Royals reliever Carlos Estévez in the bottom of the 10th and drove in Turang to tie the game at 2.

Chourio crushed a 85-mph changeup from starter Cole Ragan in the first inning for his first home run of the season. Cavan Biggio tied the game with an RBI single in the second off Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta. After that, it was a pitcher’s duel.

Peralta allowed just two hits, struck out eight and tied his career high with eight innings.

Ragan allowed one run over five innings, struck out 10 and walked two. It was his sixth career start with 10 strikeouts.

With Royals pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert on second in the 10th, Michael Massey lined a hit off the glove of first baseman Jake Bauers that scored Tolbert. Kansas City’s 2-1 lead was brief.

The Brewers were 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position. The Royals were 2 for 8.

Royals: After a day off Thursday, RHP Seth Lugo (0-0, 5.40 ERA) takes on the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

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 </figure>MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday.Pinch-runner Dunn advanced from second base on Garett Mitchell’s groundout off Sam Long (0-2). Joey Ortiz walked. Turang, who was 0 for 5 for the game, laid down a bunt in front of the plate and raced to first as Dunn scored.Jared Koenig (1-0) picked up the win with a scoreless 11th.Jackson Chourio doubled off Royals reliever Carlos Estévez in the bottom of the 10th and drove in Turang to tie the game at 2.Chourio crushed a 85-mph changeup from starter Cole Ragan in the first inning for his first home run of the season. Cavan Biggio tied the game with an RBI single in the second off Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta. After that, it was a pitcher’s duel.Peralta allowed just two hits, struck out eight and tied his career high with eight innings.Ragan allowed one run over five innings, struck out 10 and walked two. It was his sixth career start with 10 strikeouts.<h2>Key moment</h2>With Royals pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert on second in the 10th, Michael Massey lined a hit off the glove of first baseman Jake Bauers that scored Tolbert. Kansas City’s 2-1 lead was brief.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Brewers were 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position. The Royals were 2 for 8.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals: After a day off Thursday, RHP Seth Lugo (0-0, 5.40 ERA) takes on the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

⚾ Turang's bunt drives in winning run in the 11th, Brewers beat the Royals 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women's Tennis claimed the MIAA Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week honor for the second-straight week on Wednesday. Irina Alfonso&nbsp;is this week's honoree after teammate Suzana Faucz&nbsp;received the honor last week. Alfonso had a huge week for the Tigers, knocking off a nationally ranked player in MIAA action and then provided the clinching point in FHSU's 4-3 win over Missouri Western for the team's first MIAA win since 2018.

Alfonso&nbsp;went 6-0 for the week in singles and doubles combined. In the win over Missouri Western, she outlasted Johanna Priedite in a match that took nearly three hours to complete. With the score knotted at 3-3 between the teams, Alfonso forced a third set and won the match by scores of 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, ending a 47-match losing string for the Tigers in conference play.

Just a day before, despite FHSU losing to Northwest Missouri 5-2, Alfonso won both her singles and doubles matches against the Bearcats, upsetting No. 57 nationally ranked Alva Norberg in straight sets 6-3, 6-2. In the Tigers 5-1 non-conference win over William Jewell, Alfonso blanked her opponent 6-0, 6-0 to cap off a perfect week, helping the Fort Hays move to 11-3 overall and 1-1 in the MIAA.

Alfonso partnered with Faucz at No. 2 doubles to win all three matches for the week. The duo won a tiebreaker against the Bearcats 7-6 (8-6), won 6-4 against the Griffons, and then 6-1 against William Jewell. Alfonso is now 15-4 in singles play and 17-2 in doubles play this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women's Tennis claimed the MIAA Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week honor for the second-straight week on Wednesday. Irina Alfonso&nbsp;is this week's honoree after teammate Suzana Faucz&nbsp;received the honor last week. Alfonso had a huge week for the Tigers, knocking off a nationally ranked player in MIAA action and then provided the clinching point in FHSU's 4-3 win over Missouri Western for the team's first MIAA win since 2018.Alfonso&nbsp;went 6-0 for the week in singles and doubles combined. In the win over Missouri Western, she outlasted Johanna Priedite in a match that took nearly three hours to complete. With the score knotted at 3-3 between the teams, Alfonso forced a third set and won the match by scores of 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, ending a 47-match losing string for the Tigers in conference play.Just a day before, despite FHSU losing to Northwest Missouri 5-2, Alfonso won both her singles and doubles matches against the Bearcats, upsetting No. 57 nationally ranked Alva Norberg in straight sets 6-3, 6-2. In the Tigers 5-1 non-conference win over William Jewell, Alfonso blanked her opponent 6-0, 6-0 to cap off a perfect week, helping the Fort Hays move to 11-3 overall and 1-1 in the MIAA.Alfonso partnered with Faucz at No. 2 doubles to win all three matches for the week. The duo won a tiebreaker against the Bearcats 7-6 (8-6), won 6-4 against the Griffons, and then 6-1 against William Jewell. Alfonso is now 15-4 in singles play and 17-2 in doubles play this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎾 FHSU's Alfonso named MIAA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week

HAYS, Kan. - Due to this weekend's weather forecast, the 26th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team has announced a change to its non-conference schedule against Colorado-Colorado Springs.

Originally scheduled for a doubleheader on Saturday and one game on Sunday, the Tigers and Mountain Lions will now only play two games on Sunday beginning at noon at Larks Park.

A week after going 1-2 on the road against third-ranked Central Missouri, the Tigers head into the weekend ranked 26th in the latest ABCA Coaches Poll, 22nd in the most recent&nbsp;NCBWA&nbsp;National Poll and 25th in the updated D2Baseball Poll.

Fort Hays State improved to 22-8 overall and 17-4 in MIAA play with a thrilling 4-1 win over Washburn on Tuesday (April 1), while the Mountain Lions head to Hays with an overall record of 18-13 and a mark of 8-8 in RMAC contests.

This will be the first-ever meeting between Fort Hays State and UCCS in baseball. Former RMAC rivals in other sports, the Mountain Lions did not add baseball as an intercollegiate sport until 2017.

#26 Fort Hays State vs. Colorado-Colorado Springs Hays, Kan. • Larks Park Game 1 - Sunday, April 6 - 12:00 p.m. - 7 innings Game 2 - Sunday, April 6 - approx. 2:30 p.m. - 9 innings&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - Due to this weekend's weather forecast, the 26th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team has announced a change to its non-conference schedule against Colorado-Colorado Springs.Originally scheduled for a doubleheader on Saturday and one game on Sunday, the Tigers and Mountain Lions will now only play two games on Sunday beginning at noon at Larks Park.A week after going 1-2 on the road against third-ranked Central Missouri, the Tigers head into the weekend ranked 26th in the latest ABCA Coaches Poll, 22nd in the most recent&nbsp;NCBWA&nbsp;National Poll and 25th in the updated D2Baseball Poll.Fort Hays State improved to 22-8 overall and 17-4 in MIAA play with a thrilling 4-1 win over Washburn on Tuesday (April 1), while the Mountain Lions head to Hays with an overall record of 18-13 and a mark of 8-8 in RMAC contests.This will be the first-ever meeting between Fort Hays State and UCCS in baseball. Former RMAC rivals in other sports, the Mountain Lions did not add baseball as an intercollegiate sport until 2017.#26 Fort Hays State vs. Colorado-Colorado Springs Hays, Kan. • Larks Park Game 1 - Sunday, April 6 - 12:00 p.m. - 7 innings Game 2 - Sunday, April 6 - approx. 2:30 p.m. - 9 innings&nbsp;&nbsp;