Saturday, December 7
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if
lose 12/6) vs. Newton/Olathe East, 9:40am
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win12/6) vs. Newton/Olathe East, approx. 1:109m
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if lose 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Manhattan, approx. 11:25am
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if lose 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Olathe West, approx. 1:10pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB vs. Washburn, 1:35pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if lose 12/6) vs. Blue Valley NW/Sunrise Christian,
approx. 2:55pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if win 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Manhattan, approx. 2:55pm
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Olathe West, approx. 4:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if win 12/6) vs. Blue Valley NW/Sunrise Christian,
approx. 6:40pm

Sunday, December 8
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Missouri, 10:30am &nbsp;KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 6:00pm

Saturday, December 7
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if
lose 12/6) vs. Newton/Olathe East, 9:40am
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win12/6) vs. Newton/Olathe East, approx. 1:109m
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if lose 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Manhattan, approx. 11:25am
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if lose 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Olathe West, approx. 1:10pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB vs. Washburn, 1:35pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if lose 12/6) vs. Blue Valley NW/Sunrise Christian,
approx. 2:55pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if win 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Manhattan, approx. 2:55pm
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Olathe West, approx. 4:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if win 12/6) vs. Blue Valley NW/Sunrise Christian,
approx. 6:40pm



Sunday, December 8
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Missouri, 10:30am &nbsp;KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 6:00pmSunday, December 8
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Missouri, 10:30am &nbsp;KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 6:00pm

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

HAYS – The TMP-Marian boys and girls fell to 0-2 to open the
season Friday with a loss in the consolation semifinals of the Hays City
Shootout at Hays Middle School.

The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs fell behind early and could
never overcome a big second-half run by Manhattan as the Indians defeated the
Monarchs 53-32 in the consolation semifinals of the Hays City Shootout Friday
at Hays Middle School.

Manhattan opened the game on a 14-0 run, forcing TMP into 10
first-quarter turnovers.

It took the Monarchs more than seven minutes to break onto
the scoreboard with a pair of Hannah Rose free throws. Then, with just nine
seconds left in the first quarter, Brooke Koenigsman scored her first field goal,
making it 16-4 through the first quarter.

The two teams traded field goals in the second quarter,
giving Manhattan a 27-15 lead at halftime.

The Indians opened the second half on a 16-0 run and never
trailed again in a 53-32 Manhattan win.

TMP’s Hannah Rose led the Monarchs with six points.

The Lady Monarchs will play Newton in the 7th-place game
Saturday at 10 a.m. at Hays Middle School.

The Newton Railers used a 43-8 run that covered three
quarters as they beat the TMP boys 57-24 Friday night in the consolation
semifinals of the Hays City Shootout Friday at Hays Middle School.

Newton opened the game on a 9-2 run before TMP got a Will
Eck three-pointer and an Ari Patel field goal, making it 9-7. 

But that was as close as the Monarchs would get the rest of
the way.

Newton closed the first quarter leading 21-12 after Eck made
his second three-pointer.

The Railers maintained the lead throughout the next three
quarters, and with the clock running in the fourth quarter, Newton earned the
57-24 victory.

Eck led the Monarchs with six points and Grant Nehls and
Caden Dinkel added five points each.

TMP will take on Manhattan in the 7th-place game at 11:45 a.m.
Saturday. 

HAYS – The TMP-Marian boys and girls fell to 0-2 to open the
season Friday with a loss in the consolation semifinals of the Hays City
Shootout at Hays Middle School.GIRLS: Manhattan 53, TMP 32The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs fell behind early and could
never overcome a big second-half run by Manhattan as the Indians defeated the
Monarchs 53-32 in the consolation semifinals of the Hays City Shootout Friday
at Hays Middle School.<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/1975564163&color=%23294b71&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-wbkb-coach-postgame" title="John Linn Postgame Interview Vs Manhattan (Dec 6th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">John Linn Postgame Interview Vs Manhattan (Dec 6th 24)</a></div></div>Manhattan opened the game on a 14-0 run, forcing TMP into 10
first-quarter turnovers.It took the Monarchs more than seven minutes to break onto
the scoreboard with a pair of Hannah Rose free throws. Then, with just nine
seconds left in the first quarter, Brooke Koenigsman scored her first field goal,
making it 16-4 through the first quarter.The two teams traded field goals in the second quarter,
giving Manhattan a 27-15 lead at halftime.The Indians opened the second half on a 16-0 run and never
trailed again in a 53-32 Manhattan 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/1975563687&color=%23294b71&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-wbkb-highlights-vs-manhattan-dec-6th-24" title="TMP WBKB Highlights Vs Manhattan (Dec 6th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB Highlights Vs Manhattan (Dec 6th 24)</a></div></div>TMP’s Hannah Rose led the Monarchs with six points.The Lady Monarchs will play Newton in the 7th-place game
Saturday at 10 a.m. at Hays Middle School.BOYS: Manhattan 53, TMP 32The Newton Railers used a 43-8 run that covered three
quarters as they beat the TMP boys 57-24 Friday night in the consolation
semifinals of the Hays City Shootout Friday at Hays Middle School.<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/1975695871&color=%23294b71&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-mbkb-coach-postgame-interview-vs-newton-dec-6th-24" title="Bill Meagher Postgame vs Newton (Dec 6th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Bill Meagher Postgame vs Newton (Dec 6th 24)</a></div></div>Newton opened the game on a 9-2 run before TMP got a Will
Eck three-pointer and an Ari Patel field goal, making it 9-7. But that was as close as the Monarchs would get the rest of
the way.Newton closed the first quarter leading 21-12 after Eck made
his second three-pointer.The Railers maintained the lead throughout the next three
quarters, and with the clock running in the fourth quarter, Newton earned the
57-24 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1975696015&color=%23294b71&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-mbkb-highlights-vs-newton-dec-6th-24" title="TMP MBKB Highlights Vs Newton (Dec 6th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP MBKB Highlights Vs Newton (Dec 6th 24)</a></div></div>Eck led the Monarchs with six points and Grant Nehls and
Caden Dinkel added five points each.TMP will take on Manhattan in the 7th-place game at 11:45 a.m.
Saturday.

🏀TMP boys and girls come up short in consolation semifinals; will play for 7th

Championship Semifinals Girls Life Prep 77 - Olathe West 64 Hays 54 - Hugoton 12

Boys&nbsp; Blue Valley Northwest 59 - Sunrise Christian 50 Hays 47 - Hugoton 45

Consolation Semifinals Girls Manhattan 53 - TMP 32 Olathe East 37 - Newton 20 Boys Newton 57 - TMP 24 Life Prep 54 - Manhattan 49

Day 3 Schedule Championship - Hays High School Girls - Hays v Life Prep - 5:00 Boys - Hays v Blue Valley Northwest - 7:00

Third Place - Hays High School Girls - Olathe West v Hugoton - 1:30 Boys - Hugoton v Sunrise Christian - 3:15 Fourth Place - Hays Middle School Girls - Manhattan v Olathe East - 1:30 Boys - Life Prep v Newton - 3:15 7th Place - Hays Middle School Girls - TMP v Newton - 10:00a.m. Boys - TMP v Manhattan - 11:45a.m.

Championship Semifinals Girls Life Prep 77 - Olathe West 64 Hays 54 - Hugoton 12Boys&nbsp; Blue Valley Northwest 59 - Sunrise Christian 50 Hays 47 - Hugoton 45Consolation Semifinals Girls Manhattan 53 - TMP 32 Olathe East 37 - Newton 20 Boys Newton 57 - TMP 24 Life Prep 54 - Manhattan 49Day 3 Schedule Championship - Hays High School Girls - Hays v Life Prep - 5:00 Boys - Hays v Blue Valley Northwest - 7:00Third Place - Hays High School Girls - Olathe West v Hugoton - 1:30 Boys - Hugoton v Sunrise Christian - 3:15 Fourth Place - Hays Middle School Girls - Manhattan v Olathe East - 1:30 Boys - Life Prep v Newton - 3:15 7th Place - Hays Middle School Girls - TMP v Newton - 10:00a.m. Boys - TMP v Manhattan - 11:45a.m.

🏀 Hays City Shootout Day 2 Results; Day 3 Schedule

Hays High and Hugoton faced off in the championship semifinals of the Gerald Mitchell Hays City Shootout on Friday evening in both the girls and boys bracket.

Hays scored the first 11 points of the game on their way to a ______ win over Hugoton to punch their ticket into the championship game.

Hugoton scored three points to close the game down to eight which was their closest margin in the game. Hays quickly scored seven more for an 18-3 advantage at the end of the first quarter.

The Indians gave up just a single free throw in the second quarter and pushed their edge to 27 at halftime 31-4.

The lead continued to swell in the third quarter. Hays scored the first 13 points of the third quarter to lead 44-4. The Indians led 48-10 going to the fourth quarter starting a continuous clock fourth quarter. Hays ended the game with a 54-12 win.

Hays improves to 2-0 on the young season and will face Life Prep in the semifinals. Hugoton falls to 1-1.

Eleven players scored for Hays. Molly Martin scored a game high 17.&nbsp;

Jenna Schmeidler 8; Annie Humphrey 0; Katie Linenberger 9; Molly Martin 17; Kenlee Winter 2; Morgan Armbruster 2; Jaysa Roa 2; Kinslee Newell 2; Riley Dreher 4; Lynsi Kanak 0; Molly Buckles 4; Zoe Winter 2; Liz Cunningham 0; Rylen Cunningham 2; Brenna Fletcher 0.

A frantic back and forth first half left Hays with a 21-20 lead. The Indians built several lead of eight but were unable to increase the advantage to double figures. Hugoton scored the last seven points of the first half to close the gap down to one point.

Hays never trailed in the first half after scoring the first four points of the game. Hays led 13-9 after one quarter and led by eight three different times in the third quarter. The final came with three minutes before halftime at 21-13.

The two teams traded punches for the entire second half. Hugoton took their first lead early in the second half. The teams traded the lead over the next four minutes until the Eagles grabbed a 34-30 advantage with 2:00 left in the third.&nbsp;

Hays battled back to tie the game at 32 just before the third quarter ended.

Dawson Ruder scored three of his team high 13 on a conventional three point play to put the Indians in front 35-34 two minutes into the fourth quarter.

The teams traded the lead over the next two minutes with Hugoton take their last lead at 4:10 remaining 40-39. A pair of Trey Oakley free throws gave Hays a lead they never gave up. Thirty seconds later Tiger Johnson buried a left corner three for a 44-40 lead with 2:25 left.

Hays led by five when the Eagles nailed a three pointer with a minute remaining. While leading by three with ten seconds left Hays fouled three times to put Hugoton to the free throw line. The Eagles converted both shots bringing the score to 46-45. Johnny Cano made one of two free throw shots with 4.9 left and a Hugoton three at the buzzer was strong leaving Hays with the victory.

Ruder coupled his 13 points with 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season and fourth of his career.

Hays is 2-0 and will face Blue Valley Northwest in the championship game at 7:00, following the girls game.

It is the first time since 2003 that the Hays boys and girls have both been in the Shootout championship at the same time.

Carter Lang 0; Johnny Cano 9; Trace Jacobs 2; Cooper Lindenmeyer 2; Trey Oakley 9; Tiger Johnson 8; Izaac Fox 4; Dawson Ruder 13.

Hays High and Hugoton faced off in the championship semifinals of the Gerald Mitchell Hays City Shootout on Friday evening in both the girls and boys bracket.Girls #9 Hays 54 - Hugoton 12Hays scored the first 11 points of the game on their way to a ______ win over Hugoton to punch their ticket into the championship game.Hugoton scored three points to close the game down to eight which was their closest margin in the game. Hays quickly scored seven more for an 18-3 advantage at the end of the first quarter.The Indians gave up just a single free throw in the second quarter and pushed their edge to 27 at halftime 31-4.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/1975706547&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/hays-high-wbkb-highlights-v" title="Hays High WBKB Highlights v Hugoton Dec 6, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High WBKB Highlights v Hugoton Dec 6, 2024</a></div></div>The lead continued to swell in the third quarter. Hays scored the first 13 points of the third quarter to lead 44-4. The Indians led 48-10 going to the fourth quarter starting a continuous clock fourth quarter. Hays ended the game with a 54-12 win.Coach Len Melvin<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/1975706639&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/hays-high-wbkb-post-game-int-v" title="Hays High WBKB Post Game Int v Hugoton Dec 06, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High WBKB Post Game Int v Hugoton Dec 06, 2024</a></div></div>Hays improves to 2-0 on the young season and will face Life Prep in the semifinals. Hugoton falls to 1-1.Eleven players scored for Hays. Molly Martin scored a game high 17.&nbsp;Jenna Schmeidler 8; Annie Humphrey 0; Katie Linenberger 9; Molly Martin 17; Kenlee Winter 2; Morgan Armbruster 2; Jaysa Roa 2; Kinslee Newell 2; Riley Dreher 4; Lynsi Kanak 0; Molly Buckles 4; Zoe Winter 2; Liz Cunningham 0; Rylen Cunningham 2; Brenna Fletcher 0.Boys<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/1975707283&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/hays-high-mbkb-post-interview" title="Hays High MBKB Post Interview v Hugoton Dec 06, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High MBKB Post Interview v Hugoton Dec 06, 2024</a></div></div>A frantic back and forth first half left Hays with a 21-20 lead. The Indians built several lead of eight but were unable to increase the advantage to double figures. Hugoton scored the last seven points of the first half to close the gap down to one point.Hays never trailed in the first half after scoring the first four points of the game. Hays led 13-9 after one quarter and led by eight three different times in the third quarter. The final came with three minutes before halftime at 21-13.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/1975706855&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/hays-high-mbkb-highlights-v" title="Hays High MBKB Highlights v Hugoton Dec 06, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High MBKB Highlights v Hugoton Dec 06, 2024</a></div></div>The two teams traded punches for the entire second half. Hugoton took their first lead early in the second half. The teams traded the lead over the next four minutes until the Eagles grabbed a 34-30 advantage with 2:00 left in the third.&nbsp;Hays battled back to tie the game at 32 just before the third quarter ended.Dawson Ruder scored three of his team high 13 on a conventional three point play to put the Indians in front 35-34 two minutes into the fourth quarter.The teams traded the lead over the next two minutes with Hugoton take their last lead at 4:10 remaining 40-39. A pair of Trey Oakley free throws gave Hays a lead they never gave up. Thirty seconds later Tiger Johnson buried a left corner three for a 44-40 lead with 2:25 left.Hays led by five when the Eagles nailed a three pointer with a minute remaining. While leading by three with ten seconds left Hays fouled three times to put Hugoton to the free throw line. The Eagles converted both shots bringing the score to 46-45. Johnny Cano made one of two free throw shots with 4.9 left and a Hugoton three at the buzzer was strong leaving Hays with the victory.Coach Sean DreilingRuder coupled his 13 points with 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season and fourth of his career.Hays is 2-0 and will face Blue Valley Northwest in the championship game at 7:00, following the girls game.It is the first time since 2003 that the Hays boys and girls have both been in the Shootout championship at the same time.Carter Lang 0; Johnny Cano 9; Trace Jacobs 2; Cooper Lindenmeyer 2; Trey Oakley 9; Tiger Johnson 8; Izaac Fox 4; Dawson Ruder 13.

🏀 Hays High girls and boys advance to Shootout title games

Omaha Skutt, Neb. 64, St. Thomas Aquinas 48

Plaza Heights Christian, Mo. 30, Flint Hills Christian 23

Reno County 44, KC East Christian, Mo. 36

St. Michael The Archangel Catholic 46, Dunham, La. 43

Cornerstone Family 58, Plaza Heights Christian, Mo. 41

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 </figure>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Beloit 60, Concordia 46Berean Academy 55, Caldwell 8Blue Valley Randolph 51, Solomon 17Centralia 46, Nemaha Central 24Circle 40, Abilene 25Clay Center 52, Riley County 36Clifton-Clyde 51, Salina Sacred Heart 38De Soto 70, Topeka West 32Frankfort 63, Pawnee City, Neb. 9Goddard 46, Augusta 44Greeley County 45, Stanton County 38Highland Park 42, SM West 29Hoxie 58, Norton 25Humboldt 55, St Paul 20Lawrence 56, KC Washington 12Leavenworth 62, KC Turner 9Liberal 60, Emporia 25Logan 33, Western Plains-Healy 29Macksville 57, Ness City 39Manhattan 53, Hays-TMP-Marian 32Mulvane 50, Kingman 36Neodesha 62, Fredonia 22Omaha Skutt, Neb. 64, St. Thomas Aquinas 48Onaga 37, Northern Heights 18Osage City 55, Chase County 42Phillipsburg 36, Oakley 34Plaza Heights Christian, Mo. 30, Flint Hills Christian 23Reno County 44, KC East Christian, Mo. 36Rock Creek 61, Jefferson North 19Rock Hills 33, Pike Valley 27Royal Valley 35, Jackson Heights 19Salina South 57, Great Bend 20Scott City 44, Hoisington 23Silver Lake 78, Perry-Lecompton 23Southeast 53, Erie 28St. Michael The Archangel Catholic 46, Dunham, La. 43Wallace County 49, Lakin 38BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=BV Northwest 59, Wichita Sunrise 50Berean Academy 60, Caldwell 22Cornerstone Family 58, Plaza Heights Christian, Mo. 41Emporia 71, Liberal 18Fredonia 80, Neodesha 53Lawrence 73, KC Harmon 38Liberty, Colo. 67, Garden City 47Macksville 57, Ness City 39Metro Academy 59, Harrisonville, Mo. 25Moundridge 50, Elyria Christian 39Nemaha Central 49, Centralia 19Pawnee City, Neb. 56, Frankfort 48Phillipsburg 35, Oakley 22Plaza Heights Christian, Mo. 30, Flint Hills Christian 23Quinter 54, Victoria 42Rock Creek 70, Jefferson North 22Salina Sacred Heart 60, Clifton-Clyde 49Topeka West 66, De Soto 44Washburn Rural 71, BV Southwest 53Wichita Life Prep 54, Manhattan 49

🏀 Friday Night Basketball Scores(Dec 6)

TMP-Marian boys vs Manhattan Friday, Dec. 6 – 8:15 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays Middle School

Radio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN </a>Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1772561">CLICK HERE TO WATCH
($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs take on the Newton Railers in the final game of the day Friday in the consolation semifinals of the Hays City Shootout.

Tipoff of the game is set for 8:15 p.m. from Hays Middle School on the Monarchs Sports Network.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian boys vs Manhattan Friday, Dec. 6 – 8:15 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays Middle SchoolRadio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN </a>Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1772561">CLICK HERE TO WATCH
($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs take on the Newton Railers in the final game of the day Friday in the consolation semifinals of the Hays City Shootout.Tipoff of the game is set for 8:15 p.m. from Hays Middle School on the Monarchs Sports Network.

🏀🎥 TMP Monarchs take on Newton on day two of Hays City Shootout

Has High girls and boys vs Hugoton Friday, Dec. 6 – 6:30 p.m. &amp; 8:15 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays High School

Radio: KHAZ (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1772555"> CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>

The Hays High Indians play in the championship semifinals of the 42nd Annual Hays City Shootout with the final two games of the second day at Hays High School against Hugoton.&nbsp;

The Indians girls, ranked No. 9 in 5A, tip at 6:30 p.m. with the boys to follow at approximately 8:15 p.m.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Has High girls and boys vs Hugoton Friday, Dec. 6 – 6:30 p.m. &amp; 8:15 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays High SchoolRadio: KHAZ (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Hays High Sports Network<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1772555"> CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a> The Hays High Indians play in the championship semifinals of the 42nd Annual Hays City Shootout with the final two games of the second day at Hays High School against Hugoton.&nbsp;The Indians girls, ranked No. 9 in 5A, tip at 6:30 p.m. with the boys to follow at approximately 8:15 p.m.&nbsp;

🏀🎥 Hays High takes on Hugoton in semifinals

TMP-Marian girls vs Manhattan Friday, Dec. 6 – 3:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays Middle School

Radio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN </a>Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1772596">CLICK HERE TO WATCH
($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs take on the Manhattan Indians in the consolation semifinals Friday afternoon at Hays Middle School.

Tipoff of the game is set for 3:00 p.m. from Hays Middle School on the Monarchs Sports Network.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian girls vs Manhattan Friday, Dec. 6 – 3:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays Middle SchoolRadio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN </a>Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1772596">CLICK HERE TO WATCH
($)</a>The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs take on the Manhattan Indians in the consolation semifinals Friday afternoon at Hays Middle School.Tipoff of the game is set for 3:00 p.m. from Hays Middle School on the Monarchs Sports Network.

🏀🎥 TMP Monarchs Manhattan on day two of Hays City Shootout

Friday, December 6
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB
vs. Manhattan, 2:40pm &nbsp;KFIX: Hays High WMBKB vs. Hugoton, approx. 6:10pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB vs. Newton, approx. 7:55pm

Friday, December 6
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB
vs. Manhattan, 2:40pm &nbsp;KFIX: Hays High WMBKB vs. Hugoton, approx. 6:10pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB vs. Newton, approx. 7:55pmSaturday, December 7
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if
lose 12/6) vs. Newton/Olathe East, 9:40am
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB (if win12/6) vs. Newton/Olathe East, approx. 1:109m
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if lose 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Manhattan, approx. 11:25am
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if lose 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Olathe West, approx. 1:10pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB vs. Washburn, 1:35pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if lose 12/6) vs. Blue Valley NW/Sunrise Christian,
approx. 2:55pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB (if win 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Manhattan, approx. 2:55pm
 KFIX: Hays High WBKB (if win 12/6) vs. Life Prep/Olathe West, approx. 4:40pm
 KFIX: Hays High MBKB (if win 12/6) vs. Blue Valley NW/Sunrise Christian,
approx. 6:40pm



Sunday, December 8
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Missouri, 10:30am &nbsp;KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 6:00pm

HAYS, Kan. – The MIAA opener between Fort Hays State and Central Missouri was a battle on Thursday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers outlasted the Mules in double overtime by a score of 70-67 to win their fourth-straight game and improve to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the MIAA. UCM moved to 4-4 overall and 0-1 in the MIAA. FHSU ran its win streak over UCM to eight straight games dating back to the 2020-21 season and it was the fifth-straight win for the Tigers over the Mules in Hays.

Neither team gained more than five points of separation for nearly 35 minutes until FHSU took a seven-point lead with 5:21 to play in the second half. FHSU led by five twice in the opening half before clinging on to a one-point lead (31-30) at halftime. UCM battled back late to take a two-point lead with 57 seconds to go, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/8224">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;had the game-tying bucket with 25 seconds remaining before UCM missed a potential game-winning shot. FHSU and UCM were tied 55-55 at the end of regulation.

Neither team had much offensive success in the first overtime as both teams had just four points. The Tigers had to tie the game late again on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/lucas-hammeke/8225">Lucas Hammeke</a>&nbsp;drive to the bucket to knot the game at 59-59 and force the second extra-period. UCM missed another potential game-winning shot just before the buzzer.

Free throws were key for FHSU in the second overtime as four straight took the Tigers from two down to two up.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/shaun-riley/8227">Shaun Riley</a>&nbsp;tacked on a field goal to move the lead to four with 1:41 to play.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/lucas-hammeke/8225">Lucas Hammeke</a>&nbsp;then provided the biggest bucket of the night for the Tigers with 14 seconds left, pushing the lead to four again on another drive to the bucket. The Mules made a shot to get the lead back to two, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/8224">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;hit one of two free throws to get the lead to three. UCM missed a corner 3-point field goal attempt and time ran out, sealing the win for FHSU.

The back-and-forth battle saw 26 lead changes and 17 ties throughout the night. Sixteen of the 26 lead changes happened in the first half. Fort Hays State is now 12-0 in overtime games at Gross Memorial Coliseum under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1330">Mark Johnson</a>.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/8224">K</a><a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/8224">aleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;led the Tiger scoring effort with 19 points, a new season high for him. With his first two points of the night at the free throw line, he moved to second on the all-time scoring list at FHSU, passing Mark Wilson who had 1,631 in his career from 1978-81. Hammeke has 1,649 points in his career, now just 117 points shy of the record 1,766 held by Alonzo Goldston.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/shaun-riley/8227">Shaun Riley</a>&nbsp;(15),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/dan-mukuna/8229">Dan Mukuna</a>&nbsp;(12), and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kyle-grill/8223">Kyle Grill</a>&nbsp;(11) joined Hammeke as Tigers in double figures scoring. Riley had a team-best eight rebounds and four assists. FHSU finished 39.6 percent from the field overall, but was a strong 85.2 percent at the free-throw line (23-of-27).

Kyran Tilley led the Mules in scoring with 21 points, followed by Elijah Farr with 14, Jack Chapman with 12, and DeAirius Barker with 10. FHSU held UCM to just 35.2 percent shooting overall, but UCM was also strong at the free-throw line at 87.5 percent (21-of-24).

The Tigers look to ride the momentum of a big conference-opening victory into a date with the No. 3/4 ranked team in the country on Saturday. Washburn comes to Hays with a record of 8-0 overall and 1-0 in the MIAA after a 35-point win at Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday night. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/12/1733464383727.png" alt="Fort Hays State guard Lucas Hammeke goes in for a layup in an NCAA college basketball game against Central Missouri on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State guard Lucas Hammeke goes in for a layup in an NCAA college basketball game against Central Missouri on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – The MIAA opener between Fort Hays State and Central Missouri was a battle on Thursday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers outlasted the Mules in double overtime by a score of 70-67 to win their fourth-straight game and improve to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the MIAA. UCM moved to 4-4 overall and 0-1 in the MIAA. FHSU ran its win streak over UCM to eight straight games dating back to the 2020-21 season and it was the fifth-straight win for the Tigers over the Mules in Hays.<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/1974987435&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-814667509/12-5-24-fhsu-mbkb-coach-intervew-v-central-miss" title="Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mark Johnson Postgame vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)</a></div></div>Neither team gained more than five points of separation for nearly 35 minutes until FHSU took a seven-point lead with 5:21 to play in the second half. FHSU led by five twice in the opening half before clinging on to a one-point lead (31-30) at halftime. UCM battled back late to take a two-point lead with 57 seconds to go, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/8224">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;had the game-tying bucket with 25 seconds remaining before UCM missed a potential game-winning shot. FHSU and UCM were tied 55-55 at the end of regulation.Neither team had much offensive success in the first overtime as both teams had just four points. The Tigers had to tie the game late again on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/lucas-hammeke/8225">Lucas Hammeke</a>&nbsp;drive to the bucket to knot the game at 59-59 and force the second extra-period. UCM missed another potential game-winning shot just before the buzzer.<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/1974987267&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-814667509/12-5-24-fhsu-mbkb-player-intervew-v-central-miss" title="Lucas Hammeke Postgame vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Lucas Hammeke Postgame vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)</a></div></div>Free throws were key for FHSU in the second overtime as four straight took the Tigers from two down to two up.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/shaun-riley/8227">Shaun Riley</a>&nbsp;tacked on a field goal to move the lead to four with 1:41 to play.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/lucas-hammeke/8225">Lucas Hammeke</a>&nbsp;then provided the biggest bucket of the night for the Tigers with 14 seconds left, pushing the lead to four again on another drive to the bucket. The Mules made a shot to get the lead back to two, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/8224">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;hit one of two free throws to get the lead to three. UCM missed a corner 3-point field goal attempt and time ran out, sealing the win for FHSU.The back-and-forth battle saw 26 lead changes and 17 ties throughout the night. Sixteen of the 26 lead changes happened in the first half. Fort Hays State is now 12-0 in overtime games at Gross Memorial Coliseum under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1330">Mark Johnson</a>.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/8224">K</a><a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kaleb-hammeke/8224">aleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;led the Tiger scoring effort with 19 points, a new season high for him. With his first two points of the night at the free throw line, he moved to second on the all-time scoring list at FHSU, passing Mark Wilson who had 1,631 in his career from 1978-81. Hammeke has 1,649 points in his career, now just 117 points shy of the record 1,766 held by Alonzo Goldston.<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/1974993975&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-814667509/12-5-24-fhsu-mbkb-highlights-v-central-miss" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)</a></div></div><a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/shaun-riley/8227">Shaun Riley</a>&nbsp;(15),&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/dan-mukuna/8229">Dan Mukuna</a>&nbsp;(12), and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kyle-grill/8223">Kyle Grill</a>&nbsp;(11) joined Hammeke as Tigers in double figures scoring. Riley had a team-best eight rebounds and four assists. FHSU finished 39.6 percent from the field overall, but was a strong 85.2 percent at the free-throw line (23-of-27).Kyran Tilley led the Mules in scoring with 21 points, followed by Elijah Farr with 14, Jack Chapman with 12, and DeAirius Barker with 10. FHSU held UCM to just 35.2 percent shooting overall, but UCM was also strong at the free-throw line at 87.5 percent (21-of-24).UP NEXTThe Tigers look to ride the momentum of a big conference-opening victory into a date with the No. 3/4 ranked team in the country on Saturday. Washburn comes to Hays with a record of 8-0 overall and 1-0 in the MIAA after a 35-point win at Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday night. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

🏀 Tiger men outlast Mules in double-overtime thriller

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post

HAYS - Hays High opened the season with the 42nd annual Gerald Mitchell Hays City Shootout on Thursday. The girls and boys teams both took on Newton.

GIRLS: #9 Hays 67, Newton 29 Hays scored in the first six seconds of the game and never trailed the visiting Railers. The Indians opened the game on a 14-2 run and led by as many as 13 in the first quarter.

The Indians pushed their advantage as high as 19 before halftime at 35-16. Hays had a rare cold stretch in the game and scored just three points in the final three minutes of the half to lead 38-21 at the break.

Hays scored 28 points in the third quarter including six of their eight three pointers in the game. Morgan Armbruster and Jenna Schmeidler combined for 22 of those third quarter points. The continuous clock fourth quarter closed the game at 67-29.

Molly Martin passed Savannah Schneider for career steals at 165. It is the second career record owned by Martin as she set the school record for made threes in a career last season.

Hays will play Hugoton in the semifinals at 6:30 Friday evening. The Eagles beat Olathe East 41-35.

Jenna Schmeidler 19; Annie Humphrey 0; Katie Linenberger 10; Molly Martin 11; Morgan Armbruster 14; Jaysa Roa 0; Kinslee Newell 0; Riley Dreher 0; Lynsi Kanak 1; Molly Buckles 6; Zoe Winter 4; Liz Cunningham 0; Rylen Harrington 0; Brynlee Rupp 0.

BOYS:&nbsp;Hays 48, Newton 43 Hays trailed just briefly in each the first and second half on their way to a season opening win over Newton.

The two teams locked up the score at two, four and six before Hays scored five straight points for an 11-6 lead five minutes in. The Indians led 19-12 to start the second quarter when Newton scored five quick points to close within two.

A 7-0 run pushed the Hays lead to nine at 26-17 before Newton rattled off eight quick points to crawl within one point. The Railers had three chances to take the lead before halftime but were turned away.

Newton did take a short-lived lead in the third quarter at 29-28. Seven seconds later Dawson Ruder converted a conventional three point play for a 31-29 Hays lead.

The Indians built on that momentum to gain a 12 point edge with 5:15 left in the game. The Indians though didn't score a field goal for the remainder of the game. But their defense did enough to hold off the Railers. Newton pulled within a single possession at 46-43 with 11 seconds remaining. The Indians made half of their four free throws to win 48-43.

Dawson Ruder scored 15 to lead Hays in the victory. The Indians will face Hugoton in the semifinals Friday evening.

Carter Lang 0; Johnny Cano 5; Trace Jacobs 2; Cooper Lindenmeyer 3; Trey Oakley 5; Tiger Johnson 8; Izaac Fox 10; Dawson Ruder 15.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays PostHAYS - Hays High opened the season with the 42nd annual Gerald Mitchell Hays City Shootout on Thursday. The girls and boys teams both took on Newton.GIRLS: #9 Hays 67, Newton 29 Hays scored in the first six seconds of the game and never trailed the visiting Railers. The Indians opened the game on a 14-2 run and led by as many as 13 in the first quarter.The Indians pushed their advantage as high as 19 before halftime at 35-16. Hays had a rare cold stretch in the game and scored just three points in the final three minutes of the half to lead 38-21 at the break.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/1974992879&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/hays-high-wbkb-highlights-dec" title="Hays HIgh WBKB Highlights Dec 05, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays HIgh WBKB Highlights Dec 05, 2024</a></div></div>Hays scored 28 points in the third quarter including six of their eight three pointers in the game. Morgan Armbruster and Jenna Schmeidler combined for 22 of those third quarter points. The continuous clock fourth quarter closed the game at 67-29.Molly Martin passed Savannah Schneider for career steals at 165. It is the second career record owned by Martin as she set the school record for made threes in a career last season.Coach Len Melvin<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/1974993067&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/hays-high-wbkb-coach-post-dec" title="Hays High WBKB Coach Post Dec 05, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High WBKB Coach Post Dec 05, 2024</a></div></div>Hays will play Hugoton in the semifinals at 6:30 Friday evening. The Eagles beat Olathe East 41-35.Jenna Schmeidler 19; Annie Humphrey 0; Katie Linenberger 10; Molly Martin 11; Morgan Armbruster 14; Jaysa Roa 0; Kinslee Newell 0; Riley Dreher 0; Lynsi Kanak 1; Molly Buckles 6; Zoe Winter 4; Liz Cunningham 0; Rylen Harrington 0; Brynlee Rupp 0.BOYS:&nbsp;Hays 48, Newton 43 Hays trailed just briefly in each the first and second half on their way to a season opening win over Newton.The two teams locked up the score at two, four and six before Hays scored five straight points for an 11-6 lead five minutes in. The Indians led 19-12 to start the second quarter when Newton scored five quick points to close within two.A 7-0 run pushed the Hays lead to nine at 26-17 before Newton rattled off eight quick points to crawl within one point. The Railers had three chances to take the lead before halftime but were turned away.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/1974993191&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/hays-high-mbkb-highlights-dec" title="Hays High MBKB Highlights Dec 05, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High MBKB Highlights Dec 05, 2024</a></div></div>Newton did take a short-lived lead in the third quarter at 29-28. Seven seconds later Dawson Ruder converted a conventional three point play for a 31-29 Hays lead.The Indians built on that momentum to gain a 12 point edge with 5:15 left in the game. The Indians though didn't score a field goal for the remainder of the game. But their defense did enough to hold off the Railers. Newton pulled within a single possession at 46-43 with 11 seconds remaining. The Indians made half of their four free throws to win 48-43.Coach Sean Dreiling<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/1974993531&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/hays-mbkb-post-game-dec-5-2024" title="Hays MBKB Post Game Dec 5, 2024" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays MBKB Post Game Dec 5, 2024</a></div></div>Dawson Ruder scored 15 to lead Hays in the victory. The Indians will face Hugoton in the semifinals Friday evening.Carter Lang 0; Johnny Cano 5; Trace Jacobs 2; Cooper Lindenmeyer 3; Trey Oakley 5; Tiger Johnson 8; Izaac Fox 10; Dawson Ruder 15.

🏀 Hays High opens season with wins over Newton

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

HAYS - The TMP-Marian boys' and girls' basketball teams each
dropped their first game of the 42nd Annual Gerald Mitchell Hays
City Shootout Thursday in Hays.

BOYS: Hugoton 51, TMP 21 The Hugoton Eagles took advantage of a rough shooting first
quarter for the Monarchs, opening the game on a 15-2 run while the Monarchs
made just one field goal from the floor. in the first qarter.

Hugoton opened the game on an 18-2 run into early in the
second quarter.

TMP got back-to-back field goals, cutting the deficit to 12
at 18-6 early in the second quarter. But Hugoton answered with a 14-5 run to
close the first half with a 32-11 lead.

The Eagles outscored TMP 17-3 in the third quarter and with
the running clock in the fourth they cruised to the 51-21 victory.

Jacob Seib led the Monarchs with eight points and Grant
Nehls added seven points and a team-high eight rebounds.

The Monarchs will take on Newton in the 8:15 p.m. game Friday
at Hays Middle School.

GIRLS: Olathe West 53, TMP 32 The Owls started the game with a three pointer before the
Monarchs Brooke Koenigsman scored five straight and Shaynne Yost field goal in
transition gave the Monarchs their largest lead of the game at 7-3.

The Owls answered the TMP 7-0 run with one of their own for
a 10-7 lead.

TMP was able to hang close for much of the first half but
down 12-11 the Owls strung together a&nbsp;
10-2 run to close out the first half and led 22-12 at the break.

TMP’s Brook Koenigsman led the Monarchs with 16 points and Shaylee
Gottschalk chipped in with 10 points.

The Monarchs will take on Manhattan in the 3 p.m. Thursday.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostHAYS - The TMP-Marian boys' and girls' basketball teams each
dropped their first game of the 42nd Annual Gerald Mitchell Hays
City Shootout Thursday in Hays.BOYS: Hugoton 51, TMP 21 The Hugoton Eagles took advantage of a rough shooting first
quarter for the Monarchs, opening the game on a 15-2 run while the Monarchs
made just one field goal from the floor. in the first qarter.Hugoton opened the game on an 18-2 run into early in the
second quarter.<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/1974877855&color=%23294b71&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-mbkb-coach-postgame-interview-vs-hugoton-dec-5th-24" title="TMP MBKB Coach Postgame Interview Vs Hugoton (Dec 5th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP MBKB Coach Postgame Interview Vs Hugoton (Dec 5th 24)</a></div></div>TMP got back-to-back field goals, cutting the deficit to 12
at 18-6 early in the second quarter. But Hugoton answered with a 14-5 run to
close the first half with a 32-11 lead.The Eagles outscored TMP 17-3 in the third quarter and with
the running clock in the fourth they cruised to the 51-21 victory.Jacob Seib led the Monarchs with eight points and Grant
Nehls added seven points and a team-high eight rebounds.<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/1974878163&color=%23294b71&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-mbkb-highlights-vs-hugoton-dec-5th-24" title="TMP MBKB Highlights Vs Hugoton (Dec 5th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP MBKB Highlights Vs Hugoton (Dec 5th 24)</a></div></div>The Monarchs will take on Newton in the 8:15 p.m. game Friday
at Hays Middle School.GIRLS: Olathe West 53, TMP 32 The Owls started the game with a three pointer before the
Monarchs Brooke Koenigsman scored five straight and Shaynne Yost field goal in
transition gave the Monarchs their largest lead of the game at 7-3.The Owls answered the TMP 7-0 run with one of their own for
a 10-7 lead.<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/1974985379&color=%23294b71&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-wbkb-coach-postgame-interview-vs-olathe-west-dec-5th-24" title="TMP WBKB Coach Postgame Interview Vs Olathe West (Dec 5th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB Coach Postgame Interview Vs Olathe West (Dec 5th 24)</a></div></div>TMP was able to hang close for much of the first half but
down 12-11 the Owls strung together a&nbsp;
10-2 run to close out the first half and led 22-12 at the break.TMP’s Brook Koenigsman led the Monarchs with 16 points and Shaylee
Gottschalk chipped in with 10 points.<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/1974985719&color=%23294b71&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-wbkb-highlights-vs-olathe-west-dec-5th-24" title="TMP WBKB Highlights Vs Olathe West (Dec 5th 24)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP WBKB Highlights Vs Olathe West (Dec 5th 24)</a></div></div>The Monarchs will take on Manhattan in the 3 p.m. Thursday.

🏀 TMP-Marian drops a pair of games to open the season

Girls Hays 67, Newton 29 Hugoton 41, Olathe East 35 Life Prep 53, Manhattan 48 Olathe West 53, TMP-Marian 32

Boys Hays 48, Newton 43 Hugoton 51, TMP-Marian 21 Blue Valley Northwest 59, Life Prep 43 Sunrise Christian, 76, Manhattan 56

Day 2 Schedule Championship Semifinals (Hays High School) 3:00 - Girls - Life Prep vs. Olathe West 4:45 - Boys - Blue Valley Northwest vs. Sunrise Christian 6:30 - Girls - Hays vs. Hugoton 8:15 - Boys - Hays vs. Hugoton

Consolation Semifinals (Hays Middle School) 3:00 - Girls - Manhattan vs. TMP 4:45 - Boys - Life Prep vs. Manhattan 6:30 - Girls - Newton vs. Olathe East 8:15 - Boys - Newton vs. TMP-Marian

Girls Hays 67, Newton 29 Hugoton 41, Olathe East 35 Life Prep 53, Manhattan 48 Olathe West 53, TMP-Marian 32Boys Hays 48, Newton 43 Hugoton 51, TMP-Marian 21 Blue Valley Northwest 59, Life Prep 43 Sunrise Christian, 76, Manhattan 56Day 2 Schedule Championship Semifinals (Hays High School) 3:00 - Girls - Life Prep vs. Olathe West 4:45 - Boys - Blue Valley Northwest vs. Sunrise Christian 6:30 - Girls - Hays vs. Hugoton 8:15 - Boys - Hays vs. HugotonConsolation Semifinals (Hays Middle School) 3:00 - Girls - Manhattan vs. TMP 4:45 - Boys - Life Prep vs. Manhattan 6:30 - Girls - Newton vs. Olathe East 8:15 - Boys - Newton vs. TMP-Marian

🏀 Hays City Shootout Day 1 results; Day 2 schedule

HAYS, Kan. - The 7th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to cruise past Central Missouri in Thursday's (Dec. 5) MIAA opener, winning 74-44. The 30-point win is the second-largest margin of victory in series history.

The Tigers improved to 8-0 to start the year and 1-0 in conference play, making this the fourth-best start in team history. The Jennies dip to 7-4 overall and 0-1 in MIAA action.

Fort Hays State was firing on all cylinders, with five players scoring in double figures for the first time all season on the offensive end and the defense keeping a potent Jennie squad in check. FHSU forced 18 UCM turnovers, its highest total of the season, while limiting the Jennies to a season-low shooting percentage of 33.3 percent (17-of-51) and a season-low point total.

The Jennies took a momentary lead two minutes into the contest before FHSU rattled off 10-straight points to take the lead for good. After trailing by as many as eight, the visitors closed within two by the end of the first period, 18-16, before FHSU scored the first nine points of the second frame to pad the lead to double figures.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/talexa-weeter/8335">Talexa Weeter</a>&nbsp;opened the frame with a 3-pointer and later added another basket while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/brooke-loewe/8331">Brooke Loewe</a>&nbsp;dropped in a pair of layups to give the Tigers a 27-16 advantage. A pair of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ellie-stearns/8333">Ellie Stearns</a>&nbsp;3-pointers helped FHSU pad the lead to 13, but the Jennies managed to close within 10 by the break, 37-27.The Tiger defense clamped down in the third quarter, forcing eight turnovers and limiting the Jennies to six points, tied for the lowest scoring quarter by an FHSU opponent this season. Fort Hays State built the lead to 19 by the end of the third stanza, 52-33.Stearns poured in two more triples in the fourth quarter while Weeter scored seven of her team-high 21 points in the frame, helping the Tigers build the lead as high as 34 before settling for a 30-point win.

Four other Tigers joined Weeter in double figures, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olivia-hollenbeck/8329">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;contributing 13 points, three blocks and a career-high 14 rebounds for her first double-double of the season and the eighth of her career. Loewe and Stearns each scored 12 points, with Loewe adding five assists, two steals and one block.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner-degarmo/8334">Katie Wagner DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;totaled 10 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Fort Hays State dominated on the glass, outrebounding the Jennies 46-27. The Tigers turned 17 offensive rebounds into 17 second-chance points while UCM managed just two points following offensive rebounds.

UCM's Reese Schaaf, a transfer from Drury that was named GLVC Player of the Year last season, led all scorers with 23 points, while the rest of the Jennie squad combined for just 21 points in the contest.

Fort Hays State will wrap up the first MIAA weekend of the season Saturday (Dec. 7) when the Tigers host Washburn beginning at 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The 7th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to cruise past Central Missouri in Thursday's (Dec. 5) MIAA opener, winning 74-44. The 30-point win is the second-largest margin of victory in series history.<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/1974897859&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-814667509/12-5-24-fhsu-wbkb-coach" title="Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Talia Kahrs Postgame vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)</a></div></div>The Tigers improved to 8-0 to start the year and 1-0 in conference play, making this the fourth-best start in team history. The Jennies dip to 7-4 overall and 0-1 in MIAA action.Fort Hays State was firing on all cylinders, with five players scoring in double figures for the first time all season on the offensive end and the defense keeping a potent Jennie squad in check. FHSU forced 18 UCM turnovers, its highest total of the season, while limiting the Jennies to a season-low shooting percentage of 33.3 percent (17-of-51) and a season-low point total.The Jennies took a momentary lead two minutes into the contest before FHSU rattled off 10-straight points to take the lead for good. After trailing by as many as eight, the visitors closed within two by the end of the first period, 18-16, before FHSU scored the first nine points of the second frame to pad the lead to double figures.<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/1974898107&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-814667509/12-5-24-fhsu-wbkb-hilights-v" title="#7 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#7 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. Central Missouri (December 5, 2024)</a></div></div><a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/talexa-weeter/8335">Talexa Weeter</a>&nbsp;opened the frame with a 3-pointer and later added another basket while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/brooke-loewe/8331">Brooke Loewe</a>&nbsp;dropped in a pair of layups to give the Tigers a 27-16 advantage. A pair of&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ellie-stearns/8333">Ellie Stearns</a>&nbsp;3-pointers helped FHSU pad the lead to 13, but the Jennies managed to close within 10 by the break, 37-27.The Tiger defense clamped down in the third quarter, forcing eight turnovers and limiting the Jennies to six points, tied for the lowest scoring quarter by an FHSU opponent this season. Fort Hays State built the lead to 19 by the end of the third stanza, 52-33.Stearns poured in two more triples in the fourth quarter while Weeter scored seven of her team-high 21 points in the frame, helping the Tigers build the lead as high as 34 before settling for a 30-point win.Four other Tigers joined Weeter in double figures, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olivia-hollenbeck/8329">Olivia Hollenbeck</a>&nbsp;contributing 13 points, three blocks and a career-high 14 rebounds for her first double-double of the season and the eighth of her career. Loewe and Stearns each scored 12 points, with Loewe adding five assists, two steals and one block.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/katie-wagner-degarmo/8334">Katie Wagner DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;totaled 10 points, six rebounds and three assists.Fort Hays State dominated on the glass, outrebounding the Jennies 46-27. The Tigers turned 17 offensive rebounds into 17 second-chance points while UCM managed just two points following offensive rebounds.UCM's Reese Schaaf, a transfer from Drury that was named GLVC Player of the Year last season, led all scorers with 23 points, while the rest of the Jennie squad combined for just 21 points in the contest.UP NEXTFort Hays State will wrap up the first MIAA weekend of the season Saturday (Dec. 7) when the Tigers host Washburn beginning at 2 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

🏀 #7 FHSU women throttle Central Missouri

Has High girls and boys vs Newton Thursday, Dec. 5 – 6:30 p.m. &amp; 8:15 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays High School

Radio: KHAZ (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1755487"> CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a>

The Hays High Indians open the 42nd Annual Hays City Shootout with the final two games of the days at Hays High School against Newton.&nbsp;

The Indians girls, ranked No. 9 in 5A, take on the Newton Lady Railers at 6:30 p.m. with the boys to follow at approximately 8:15 p.m.&nbsp;

Tipoff of the girls game is set for 6:30 p.m. from Hays High School with the boys to follow on the Indians Sports Network.

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 </figure>Has High girls and boys vs Newton Thursday, Dec. 5 – 6:30 p.m. &amp; 8:15 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays High SchoolRadio: KHAZ (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1755487"> CLICK HERE TO WATCH $$</a> The Hays High Indians open the 42nd Annual Hays City Shootout with the final two games of the days at Hays High School against Newton.&nbsp;The Indians girls, ranked No. 9 in 5A, take on the Newton Lady Railers at 6:30 p.m. with the boys to follow at approximately 8:15 p.m.&nbsp;Tipoff of the girls game is set for 6:30 p.m. from Hays High School with the boys to follow on the Indians Sports Network.

🏀🎥 Hays High take on Newton in Hays City Shootout opening round

TMP-Marian boys vs Hugoton Thursday, Dec. 5 – 4:45 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays High School

Radio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN </a>Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1755517">CLICK HERE TO WATCH
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The TMP-Marian Monarchs return four starters from last year's team as they open the season against the Hugoton Eagles in the first round of the Hays City Shootout Thursday at 4:45 p.m.

The Eagles are coming off back-to-back 4A state title game appearances.

Tipoff of the boys game is set for 4:45 p.m. from Hays High on the Monarchs Sports Network.

TMP-Marian girls vs Olathe West Thursday, Dec. 5 – 8:15 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays Middle School

Radio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN </a>Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1755530">CLICK HERE TO WATCH
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The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs begin their first season under head coach John Linn Thursday against Olathe West.

TMP returns all five starters from last year's team that finished 11-12 and 6-4 in the MCL.

They take on an Owls team that is the defending Shootout Champions.&nbsp;

Tipoff of the girls game is set for 7:55 p.m. from Hays Middle on the Monarchs Sports Network.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian boys vs Hugoton Thursday, Dec. 5 – 4:45 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays High SchoolRadio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN </a>Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1755517">CLICK HERE TO WATCH
($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs return four starters from last year's team as they open the season against the Hugoton Eagles in the first round of the Hays City Shootout Thursday at 4:45 p.m.The Eagles are coming off back-to-back 4A state title game appearances.Tipoff of the boys game is set for 4:45 p.m. from Hays High on the Monarchs Sports Network.----TMP-Marian girls vs Olathe West Thursday, Dec. 5 – 8:15 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Hays Middle SchoolRadio: KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN </a>Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1755530">CLICK HERE TO WATCH
($)</a>The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs begin their first season under head coach John Linn Thursday against Olathe West.TMP returns all five starters from last year's team that finished 11-12 and 6-4 in the MCL.They take on an Owls team that is the defending Shootout Champions.&nbsp;Tipoff of the girls game is set for 7:55 p.m. from Hays Middle on the Monarchs Sports Network.

🏀🎥 TMP Monarchs take on Hugoton/Olathe West in Hays City Shootout opening round

Fort Hays State (3-2, 0-0 MIAA) vs. Central Missouri (4-3, 0-0 MIAA) Thursday, December 5 • 7:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum

Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Domino's Pizza National Anthem: Tiger Tots FHSU Student Night: All FHSU students in attendance have the chance to win a prize. Multiple prizes will be given out throughout the night.

Fort Hays State Men's Basketball opens conference play on Thursday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum when it plays host to Central Missouri. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The Tigers enter at 3-2 overall, while the Mules are also playing their first conference contest of the season and hold an overall record of 4-3.

The Tigers are currently riding a three-game win streak, all in home games played over the last two weeks. It started with a win over South Dakota Mines and was followed last week by wins over Central Christian and Manhattan Christian. The Tigers scored over 75 points in all three games, including a season-high 95 in their most recent game.

Central Missouri has been on a consistent win-loss pattern from the start of its season. The Mules opened the year with a win, followed by a loss, and the same pattern has happened ever since with the last contest being a win against Tabor College back on Sunday. The Mules are 3-3 against NCAA Division II competition this season and this will be their second true road contest this season after dropping its first to Drury in Springfield, Mo. back on November 27.

Fort Hays State is looking to extend a seven-game win streak it holds in the series with Central Missouri, which dates back to the 2020-21 season. FHSU has won the last six meetings between the teams in Hays going back to the 2015-16 season.

Fort Hays State owns the second-best turnovers per game rate in NCAA Division II entering this game at just 7.6 per contest. National leader West Alabama holds an average of 7.2. FHSU also ranks eighth nationally and leads the MIAA in assist/turnover ratio at 2.08, one of just eight schools with a rate of 2.0 or better.

Kaleb Hammeke is just field goal away from moving to second on the all-time scoring list at FHSU. He enters Thursday with 1,630 points, just one shy of Mark Wilson's 1,631 produced from 1978-81. Hammeke sits just 136 points shy of the all-time record at FHSU of 1,766 set by Alonzo Goldston from 1994-97. Hammeke recently joined Mark Wilson and Raymond Lee as the only three Tigers in history to have at least 1,600 points and 400 assists. Hammeke is fourth on the all-time assists list.

Hammeke is among a trio of Tigers averaging at least 14 points per game. Shaun Riley&nbsp;leads the team in scoring average at 14.5 points per game, followed by Hammeke at 14.2 and Kyle Grill&nbsp;at 14.0. Riley is the team leader in rebounding at 7.0 per game, while Hammeke leads the team in assists at 5.0 per game.

Central Missouri has a pair of players averaging double figures in scoring, which includes DeAirius Barker at 14.9 points per game and Tim Jordan, Jr. at 13.6 per game. The Mules have six players averaging at least 6.0 points per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (3-2, 0-0 MIAA) vs. Central Missouri (4-3, 0-0 MIAA) Thursday, December 5 • 7:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial ColiseumRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Domino's Pizza National Anthem: Tiger Tots FHSU Student Night: All FHSU students in attendance have the chance to win a prize. Multiple prizes will be given out throughout the night.Fort Hays State Men's Basketball opens conference play on Thursday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum when it plays host to Central Missouri. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The Tigers enter at 3-2 overall, while the Mules are also playing their first conference contest of the season and hold an overall record of 4-3.The Tigers are currently riding a three-game win streak, all in home games played over the last two weeks. It started with a win over South Dakota Mines and was followed last week by wins over Central Christian and Manhattan Christian. The Tigers scored over 75 points in all three games, including a season-high 95 in their most recent game.Central Missouri has been on a consistent win-loss pattern from the start of its season. The Mules opened the year with a win, followed by a loss, and the same pattern has happened ever since with the last contest being a win against Tabor College back on Sunday. The Mules are 3-3 against NCAA Division II competition this season and this will be their second true road contest this season after dropping its first to Drury in Springfield, Mo. back on November 27.Fort Hays State is looking to extend a seven-game win streak it holds in the series with Central Missouri, which dates back to the 2020-21 season. FHSU has won the last six meetings between the teams in Hays going back to the 2015-16 season.Fort Hays State owns the second-best turnovers per game rate in NCAA Division II entering this game at just 7.6 per contest. National leader West Alabama holds an average of 7.2. FHSU also ranks eighth nationally and leads the MIAA in assist/turnover ratio at 2.08, one of just eight schools with a rate of 2.0 or better.Kaleb Hammeke is just field goal away from moving to second on the all-time scoring list at FHSU. He enters Thursday with 1,630 points, just one shy of Mark Wilson's 1,631 produced from 1978-81. Hammeke sits just 136 points shy of the all-time record at FHSU of 1,766 set by Alonzo Goldston from 1994-97. Hammeke recently joined Mark Wilson and Raymond Lee as the only three Tigers in history to have at least 1,600 points and 400 assists. Hammeke is fourth on the all-time assists list.Hammeke is among a trio of Tigers averaging at least 14 points per game. Shaun Riley&nbsp;leads the team in scoring average at 14.5 points per game, followed by Hammeke at 14.2 and Kyle Grill&nbsp;at 14.0. Riley is the team leader in rebounding at 7.0 per game, while Hammeke leads the team in assists at 5.0 per game.Central Missouri has a pair of players averaging double figures in scoring, which includes DeAirius Barker at 14.9 points per game and Tim Jordan, Jr. at 13.6 per game. The Mules have six players averaging at least 6.0 points per game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀🎧 LISTEN: FHSU men open MIAA at home vs. Central Missouri

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Three players from Fort Hays State were named to the D2CCA All-Super Region 3 Football Team for the 2024 season. Shane Watts&nbsp;was a first-team selection at running back, while Myles Menges&nbsp;(defensive line) and Mason Perez&nbsp;(safety) were second-team selections. All three were All-MIAA First Team selections in 2024. The D2CCA All-Super Region team is voted on by Athletic Communications professionals within Super Region 3.

Watts led Super Region 3 in rushing yards with 1,303, which ranks fourth nationally as the NCAA Playoffs are still ongoing at the beginning of December. Watts also added 449 receiving yards and 17 return yards for the year to finish with 1,769 all-purpose yards for the season. He also ranks fourth nationally in all-purpose yards per game (160.8). He rushed for at least 100 yards in a game six times during the 2024 season, which included back-to-back games of at least 200 yards. His season/career high was a 250-yard rushing effort at Emporia State. Watts was also one of the top scorers nationally, finishing the year with 17 total touchdowns (ranks 6th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II) and 102 points (7th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II).

Menges was the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, while being named an All-MIAA First Team selection on the defensive line. He became a four-time All-MIAA selection after a second-team pick in 2023, a third-team pick in 2022, and an honorable mention selection as a linebacker in 2021. Menges was disruptive to opposing quarterbacks not just as a threat for sacks, but also with his ability to bat down passes. Menges led all defensive linemen in Super Region 3 for pass breakups, finishing with a staggering 11 for the season. Only a pair of defensive backs in the MIAA had more and Menges would have led one of the other three conferences within Super Region 3. He finished the season with 27 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

Perez was one of two safeties named to the All-MIAA First Team Defense in 2024. He ranked second on the team in tackles with 69, while leading the team in tackles for loss (7.0). Perez added five pass breakups, a forced fumble, and two blocked kicks for the season. He was among the top 10 in the MIAA in total tackles for the 2024 season. He finished with 212 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, 11 pass breakups, three blocked kicks, and a sack.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Three players from Fort Hays State were named to the D2CCA All-Super Region 3 Football Team for the 2024 season. Shane Watts&nbsp;was a first-team selection at running back, while Myles Menges&nbsp;(defensive line) and Mason Perez&nbsp;(safety) were second-team selections. All three were All-MIAA First Team selections in 2024. The D2CCA All-Super Region team is voted on by Athletic Communications professionals within Super Region 3.Watts led Super Region 3 in rushing yards with 1,303, which ranks fourth nationally as the NCAA Playoffs are still ongoing at the beginning of December. Watts also added 449 receiving yards and 17 return yards for the year to finish with 1,769 all-purpose yards for the season. He also ranks fourth nationally in all-purpose yards per game (160.8). He rushed for at least 100 yards in a game six times during the 2024 season, which included back-to-back games of at least 200 yards. His season/career high was a 250-yard rushing effort at Emporia State. Watts was also one of the top scorers nationally, finishing the year with 17 total touchdowns (ranks 6th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II) and 102 points (7th&nbsp;in NCAA Division II).Menges was the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, while being named an All-MIAA First Team selection on the defensive line. He became a four-time All-MIAA selection after a second-team pick in 2023, a third-team pick in 2022, and an honorable mention selection as a linebacker in 2021. Menges was disruptive to opposing quarterbacks not just as a threat for sacks, but also with his ability to bat down passes. Menges led all defensive linemen in Super Region 3 for pass breakups, finishing with a staggering 11 for the season. Only a pair of defensive backs in the MIAA had more and Menges would have led one of the other three conferences within Super Region 3. He finished the season with 27 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.Perez was one of two safeties named to the All-MIAA First Team Defense in 2024. He ranked second on the team in tackles with 69, while leading the team in tackles for loss (7.0). Perez added five pass breakups, a forced fumble, and two blocked kicks for the season. He was among the top 10 in the MIAA in total tackles for the 2024 season. He finished with 212 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, 11 pass breakups, three blocked kicks, and a sack.

🏈 FHSU's Watts, Menges, and Perez named to D2CCA All-Super Region 3 team

#7 Fort Hays State (7-0, 0-0 MIAA) vs. Central Missouri (7-3, 0-0 MIAA) Thursday, December 5, 2024• 5:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial Coliseum

Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Domino's Pizza National Anthem:&nbsp;Tiger Tots Promotions:&nbsp;Toys for Tots Stuffed Animal Toss&nbsp;- Bring a stuffed animal to toss at halftime of the women's game and get a GA ticket for just $5. All stuffed animals will be donated to Toys for Tots! FHSU Student Night:&nbsp;All FHSU Students in attendance have the chance to win a prize. Multiple prizes will be distributed throughout the evening.

The seventh-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team returns to Gross Memorial Coliseum this weekend to open the 2024-25 conference schedule. The Tigers will open league play Thursdaywhen they host Central Missouri beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The Tigers are off to a 7-0 start to the season, tied for the fourth-best start in program history. It is the third time in the last four seasons that FHSU has opened the year with seven consecutive victories. FHSU is one of 19 remaining undefeated teams in NCAA Division II.

The Tigers aren't just winning this season - they are dominating opponents. The Tigers are second in the MIAA and 17th in Division II with an average scoring margin of +22.9. The FHSU defense ranks sixth in DII in field goal percentage defense, limiting teams to just 30.5 percent from the floor.

Fort Hays State is dishing out 18.6 assists per game, the most in the MIAA and 10th-most in DII. Brooke Loewe is 10th individually in the country with an average of 6.4 assists per game, which is on pace to break the school's all-time record for assist average in a season (Jaden Hobbs, 6.0 a/g, 2020-21).

Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;currently ranks second amongst active DII players with 1,837 points, 1,016 rebounds and 130 games played. She became the second player in program history to reach 1,000 points and rebounds last week against Tabor.

Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;is leading the MIAA with an average of 17.7 points per game and 3.14 steals per contest, which ranks 22nd in Division II. The graduate student from Lincoln, Neb. has hit 68.5 percent of her field goal attempts this season, third-best in the country.

Talexa Weeter&nbsp;has scored in double figures in each of the last five games. The sophomore is averaging 12.4 points in just 18.0 minutes per contest this year.

Ellie Stearns&nbsp;knocked down four 3-pointers in Saturday's win over Colorado School of Mines, tying her career high and setting a new single game high for the Tigers this season. The junior guard is averaging 6.3 points per game this season after averaging 4.2 points per contest across her first two seasons in a Tiger uniform.

Kate Dilsaver&nbsp;has more than doubled her average offensive output this season, averaging 9.0 points per contest after putting up 3.97 points per night across her first three seasons in Hays. The senior matched her career high with seven rebounds in the overtime win over Regis on Friday.

Central Missouri holds a 24-18 lead in the all-time series, while the Tigers are 10-4 at home against the Jennies since the series began in 1993. Fort Hays State holds a one-game winning streak in the series after snapping a five-game skid thanks to a gritty 65-63 win over the Jennies in the quarterfinals of the 2024 MIAA Women's Basketball Championship, presented by Southern Bank (3/8/24).

UCM is one of just two schools to hold a winning record against FHSU during the Talia Kahrs&nbsp;era. The Jennies are 2-1 during that span, while Missouri Western is 2-0. The Jennies have won two-straight road games against FHSU after the Tigers had won eight in a row at home against UCM from 2011 until 2022.The Tigers and Jennies have twice played on this date, with FHSU winning 95-50 at home in 2012 before UCM won 72-51 in 2013 in Warrensburg. Coincidentally, both games happen to be the largest margin of victory by either team in series history.

Playing the Jennies seems to bring out the best of DeGarmo, who averages 16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 10 career games against UCM. She has surpassed 20 points in each of the last four meetings, recording double-doubles in three of those four games. She's scored in double figures in nine of her 10 games against the Jennies and totaled a career-high nine assists in 2023 and recorded a career-best seven steals against UCM in 2022.

Hollenbeck averages 9.2 points per game in 11 career matchups against UCM, including reaching double figures in each of the last two matchups. Loewe averages 4.8 points per game in six tries against the Jennies, including a career-high 17 points at home against UCM last season.

The Jennies are 7-3 so far this season after going 1-1 over the weekend at the Hoops in Hawaii Classic. UCM is 3-0 in true road games, defeating MSU Moorhead, Augustana and Hawaii Pacific on the road. Through games played Monday (12/2) UCM has played more games than all but three teams in Division II (Gannon 10-1, Missouri Southern 7-4, Dominican 6-5). The Jennies lead the MIAA and rank eighth in DII with an average of just 12.0 turnovers per game.

Reese Schaaf ranks second in the MIAA behind Hollenbeck with an average of 17.6 while she leads the league with 9.4 rebounds per night. The junior Drury transfer is one off the national lead with an MIAA-best four double-doubles. Lauren Frost leads the team and ranks fifth in the MIAA with an average of 4.0 assists per contest.

Looking ahead, Fort Hays State will wrap up the weekend on Saturday, December 7 when it hosts Washburn at 2 p.m. before traveling a mere 3,636 miles to play Truman State and Quincy in the Big Island Holiday Classic in Hilo, Hawaii December 19-20.

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics#7 Fort Hays State (7-0, 0-0 MIAA) vs. Central Missouri (7-3, 0-0 MIAA) Thursday, December 5, 2024• 5:30 p.m. Hays, Kan. • Gross Memorial ColiseumRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Game Sponsor:&nbsp;Domino's Pizza National Anthem:&nbsp;Tiger Tots Promotions:&nbsp;Toys for Tots Stuffed Animal Toss&nbsp;- Bring a stuffed animal to toss at halftime of the women's game and get a GA ticket for just $5. All stuffed animals will be donated to Toys for Tots! FHSU Student Night:&nbsp;All FHSU Students in attendance have the chance to win a prize. Multiple prizes will be distributed throughout the evening.The seventh-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team returns to Gross Memorial Coliseum this weekend to open the 2024-25 conference schedule. The Tigers will open league play Thursdaywhen they host Central Missouri beginning at 5:30 p.m.The Tigers are off to a 7-0 start to the season, tied for the fourth-best start in program history. It is the third time in the last four seasons that FHSU has opened the year with seven consecutive victories. FHSU is one of 19 remaining undefeated teams in NCAA Division II.The Tigers aren't just winning this season - they are dominating opponents. The Tigers are second in the MIAA and 17th in Division II with an average scoring margin of +22.9. The FHSU defense ranks sixth in DII in field goal percentage defense, limiting teams to just 30.5 percent from the floor.Fort Hays State is dishing out 18.6 assists per game, the most in the MIAA and 10th-most in DII. Brooke Loewe is 10th individually in the country with an average of 6.4 assists per game, which is on pace to break the school's all-time record for assist average in a season (Jaden Hobbs, 6.0 a/g, 2020-21).Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;currently ranks second amongst active DII players with 1,837 points, 1,016 rebounds and 130 games played. She became the second player in program history to reach 1,000 points and rebounds last week against Tabor.Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;is leading the MIAA with an average of 17.7 points per game and 3.14 steals per contest, which ranks 22nd in Division II. The graduate student from Lincoln, Neb. has hit 68.5 percent of her field goal attempts this season, third-best in the country.Talexa Weeter&nbsp;has scored in double figures in each of the last five games. The sophomore is averaging 12.4 points in just 18.0 minutes per contest this year.Ellie Stearns&nbsp;knocked down four 3-pointers in Saturday's win over Colorado School of Mines, tying her career high and setting a new single game high for the Tigers this season. The junior guard is averaging 6.3 points per game this season after averaging 4.2 points per contest across her first two seasons in a Tiger uniform.Kate Dilsaver&nbsp;has more than doubled her average offensive output this season, averaging 9.0 points per contest after putting up 3.97 points per night across her first three seasons in Hays. The senior matched her career high with seven rebounds in the overtime win over Regis on Friday.Central Missouri holds a 24-18 lead in the all-time series, while the Tigers are 10-4 at home against the Jennies since the series began in 1993. Fort Hays State holds a one-game winning streak in the series after snapping a five-game skid thanks to a gritty 65-63 win over the Jennies in the quarterfinals of the 2024 MIAA Women's Basketball Championship, presented by Southern Bank (3/8/24).UCM is one of just two schools to hold a winning record against FHSU during the Talia Kahrs&nbsp;era. The Jennies are 2-1 during that span, while Missouri Western is 2-0. The Jennies have won two-straight road games against FHSU after the Tigers had won eight in a row at home against UCM from 2011 until 2022.The Tigers and Jennies have twice played on this date, with FHSU winning 95-50 at home in 2012 before UCM won 72-51 in 2013 in Warrensburg. Coincidentally, both games happen to be the largest margin of victory by either team in series history.Playing the Jennies seems to bring out the best of DeGarmo, who averages 16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 10 career games against UCM. She has surpassed 20 points in each of the last four meetings, recording double-doubles in three of those four games. She's scored in double figures in nine of her 10 games against the Jennies and totaled a career-high nine assists in 2023 and recorded a career-best seven steals against UCM in 2022.Hollenbeck averages 9.2 points per game in 11 career matchups against UCM, including reaching double figures in each of the last two matchups. Loewe averages 4.8 points per game in six tries against the Jennies, including a career-high 17 points at home against UCM last season.The Jennies are 7-3 so far this season after going 1-1 over the weekend at the Hoops in Hawaii Classic. UCM is 3-0 in true road games, defeating MSU Moorhead, Augustana and Hawaii Pacific on the road. Through games played Monday (12/2) UCM has played more games than all but three teams in Division II (Gannon 10-1, Missouri Southern 7-4, Dominican 6-5). The Jennies lead the MIAA and rank eighth in DII with an average of just 12.0 turnovers per game.Reese Schaaf ranks second in the MIAA behind Hollenbeck with an average of 17.6 while she leads the league with 9.4 rebounds per night. The junior Drury transfer is one off the national lead with an MIAA-best four double-doubles. Lauren Frost leads the team and ranks fifth in the MIAA with an average of 4.0 assists per contest.Looking ahead, Fort Hays State will wrap up the weekend on Saturday, December 7 when it hosts Washburn at 2 p.m. before traveling a mere 3,636 miles to play Truman State and Quincy in the Big Island Holiday Classic in Hilo, Hawaii December 19-20.

🏀🎧 LISTEN: #7 FHSU women host Jennies in MIAA opener Thursday

The 12th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team wraps up their Colorado road swing against Colorado School of Mines on Saturday, November 30, 3034 in Golden, Colo.

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Thursday, December 5
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vs. Hugoton, approx. 4:25pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB vs. Central Missouri, 5:05pm
 KFIX: Hays High WMBKB vs. Newton, approx. 6:10pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB vs. Olathe West, approx. 7:55pm

Thursday, December 5
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB
vs. Hugoton, approx. 4:25pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State WMBKB vs. Central Missouri, 5:05pm
 KFIX: Hays High WMBKB vs. Newton, approx. 6:10pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB vs. Olathe West, approx. 7:55pmFriday, December 6
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WBKB
vs. Manhattan/Life Prep, approx. 2:40pm &nbsp;KFIX: Hays High WMBKB vs. TBD, approx. 6:10pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian MBKB vs. Hays/Newton, approx. 7:55pmSaturday, December 7
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WMBKB vs. Washburn, 1:35pm
 KFIX: Hays High WMBKB vs. TBD, TBD
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian WMBKB vs. TBD, TBDSunday, December 8
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
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