CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i63oZu7Gvkk">NASA spacecraft</a>&nbsp;rocketed away Monday on a quest to explore&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nasa-europa-clipper-jupiter-f2a8f35f807f18eba447b518c289a552">Jupiter’s tantalizing moon Europa</a>&nbsp;and reveal whether its vast hidden ocean might hold the keys to life.

It will take&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jupiter-europa-clipper-nasa-d5b5a724b1802c601400e6d38fef06dd">Europa Clipper</a>&nbsp;5 1/2 years to reach Jupiter, where it will slip into orbit around the giant gas planet and sneak close to Europa during dozens of radiation-drenched flybys.

Scientists are almost certain a deep, global ocean exists beneath&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/astronomy-space-exploration-science-business-jupiter-910a2cfff7501e45e3e167c4b22cc428">Europa’s icy crust</a>. And where there is water, there could be life, making the moon one of the most promising places out there to hunt for it.

Europa Clipper won’t look for life; it has no life detectors. Instead, the spacecraft will zero in on the ingredients necessary to sustain life, searching for organic compounds and other clues as it peers beneath the ice for suitable conditions.

SpaceX started Clipper on its 1.8 million-mile (3 billion-kilometer) journey, launching the spacecraft on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. An hour later, the spacecraft separated from the upper stage, floated off and called home.

“Please say goodbye to Clipper on its way to Europa,” NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory's flight director announced from Southern California.

"The science on this is really captivating,” NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free told The Associated Press back at the launch site. Scientists are still learning about the depths of our own ocean, “and here we are looking that far out.”

The $5.2 billion mission almost got derailed by transistors.

NASA didn’t learn until spring that Clipper’s transistors might be more vulnerable to Jupiter’s intense radiation field than anticipated. Clipper will endure the equivalent of several million chest X-rays during each of the 49 Europa flybys. The space agency spent months reviewing everything before concluding in September that the mission could proceed as planned.

Hurricane Milton added to the anxiety, delaying the launch by several days.

“What a great day. We’re so excited,” JPL Director Laurie Leshin said after liftoff.

About the size of a basketball court with its solar wings unfurled, Clipper will swing past Mars and then Earth on its way to Jupiter for gravity assists. The nearly 13,000-pound (5,700-kilogram) probe should reach the solar system’s biggest planet in 2030.

Clipper will circle Jupiter every 21 days. One of those days will bring it close to Europa, among 95 known moons at Jupiter and close to our own moon in size.

The spacecraft will skim as low as 16 miles (25 kilometers) above Europa — much closer than the few previous visitors. Onboard radar will attempt to penetrate the moon’s ice sheet, believed to be 10 miles to 15 miles or more (15 kilometers to 24 kilometers) thick. The ocean below could be 80 miles (120 kilometers) or more deep.

The spacecraft holds nine instruments, with its sensitive electronics stored in a vault with dense zinc and aluminum walls for protection against radiation. Exploration will last until 2034.

“Ocean worlds like Europa are not only unique because they might be habitable, but they might be habitable today,” NASA’s Gina DiBraccio said on the eve of launch.

If conditions are found to be favorable for life at Europa, then that opens up the possibility of life at other ocean worlds in our solar system and beyond, according to scientists. With an underground ocean and geysers, Saturn’s moon Enceladus is another top candidate.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jupiter-europa-clipper-nasa-d5b5a724b1802c601400e6d38fef06dd">NASA spacecraft</a>&nbsp;has set sail for Jupiter and its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/astronomy-space-exploration-science-business-jupiter-910a2cfff7501e45e3e167c4b22cc428">moon Europa</a>, one of the best bets for finding life beyond Earth.

Europa Clipper will peer beneath the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/88e5387a194104711f4be663b7dd6e31">moon’s icy crust</a>&nbsp;where an ocean is thought to be sloshing fairly close to the surface. It won’t search for life, but rather determine whether conditions there could support it. Another mission would be needed to flush out any microorganisms lurking there.

“It’s a chance for us to explore not a world that might have been habitable billions of years ago, but a world that might be habitable today — right now,” said program scientist Curt Niebur.

Its massive solar panels make Clipper the biggest craft built by NASA to investigate another planet. It will take 5 1/2 years to reach Jupiter and will sneak within 16 miles (25 kilometers) of Europa's surface — considerably closer than any other spacecraft.

Clipper lifted off Monday aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Mission cost: $5.2 billion.

Europa, the superstar among Jupiter’s many moons

One of Jupiter’s 95 known moons, Europa is almost the size of our own moon. It's encased in an ice sheet estimated to be 10 miles to 15 miles or more (15 kilometers to 24 kilometers) thick. Scientists believe this frozen crust hides an ocean that could be 80 miles (120 kilometers) or more deep. The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted what appear to be geysers erupting from the surface. Discovered by Galileo in 1610, Europa is one of the four so-called Galilean moons of Jupiter, along with Ganymede, Io and Callisto.

What type of life might Europa harbor? Besides water, organic compounds are needed for life as we know it, plus an energy source. In Europa’s case that could be thermal vents on the ocean floor. Deputy project scientist Bonnie Buratti imagines any life would be primitive like the bacterial life that originated in Earth’s deep ocean vents. “We will not know from this mission because we can’t see that deep,” she said. Unlike missions to Mars where habitability is one of many questions, Clipper’s sole job is to establish whether the moon could support life in its ocean or possibly in any pockets of water in the ice.

When its solar wings and antennas are unfurled, Clipper is about the size of a basketball court — more than 100 feet (30 meters) end to end — and weighs nearly 13,000 pounds (6,000 kilograms). The supersized solar panels are needed because of Jupiter’s distance from the sun. The main body — about the size of a camper — is packed with nine science instruments, including radar that will penetrate the ice, cameras that will map virtually the entire moon and tools to tease out the contents of Europa’s surface and tenuous atmosphere. The name hearkens to the swift sailing ships of centuries past.

The roundabout trip to Jupiter will span 1.8 billion miles (3 billion kilometers). For extra oomph, the spacecraft will swing past Mars early next year and then Earth in late 2026. It arrives at Jupiter in 2030 and begins science work the next year. While orbiting Jupiter, it will cross paths with Europa 49 times. The mission ends in 2034 with a planned crash into Ganymede — Jupiter’s biggest moon and the solar system's too.

There’s more radiation around Jupiter than anywhere else in our solar system, besides the sun. Europa passes through Jupiter’s bands of radiation as it orbits the gas giant, making it especially menacing for spacecraft. That’s why Clipper’s electronics are inside a vault with dense aluminum and zinc walls. All this radiation would nix any life on Europa’s surface. But it could break down water molecules and, perhaps, release oxygen all the way down into the ocean that could possibly fuel sea life.

Earlier this year, NASA was in a panic that the spacecraft's many transistors might not withstand the intense radiation. But after months of analysis, engineers concluded the mission could proceed as planned.

NASA’s twin Pioneer spacecraft and then two Voyagers swept past Jupiter in the 1970s. The Voyagers provided the first detailed photos of Europa but from quite a distance. NASA’s Galileo spacecraft had repeated flybys of the moon during the 1990s, passing as close as 124 miles (200 kilometers). Still in action around Jupiter, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has added to Europa’s photo album. Arriving at Jupiter a year after Clipper will be the European Space Agency’s Juice spacecraft, launched last year.

Like Europa, Jupiter’s jumbo moon Ganymede is thought to host an underground ocean. But its frozen shell is much thicker — possibly 100 miles (160 kilometers) thick — making it tougher to probe the environment below. Callisto’s ice sheet may be even thicker, possibly hiding an ocean. Saturn’s moon Enceladus has geysers shooting up, but it’s much farther than Jupiter. Ditto for Saturn’s moon Titan, also suspected of having a subterranean sea. While no ocean worlds have been confirmed beyond our solar system, scientists believe they’re out there — and may even be relatively common.

Like many robotic explorers before it, Clipper bears messages from Earth. Attached to the electronics vault is a triangular metal plate. On one side is a design labeled “water words” with representations of the word for water in 104 languages. On the opposite side: a poem about the moon by U.S. poet laureate Ada Limon and a silicon chip containing the names of 2.6 million people who signed up to vicariously ride along.

The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i63oZu7Gvkk">NASA spacecraft</a>&nbsp;rocketed away Monday on a quest to explore&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nasa-europa-clipper-jupiter-f2a8f35f807f18eba447b518c289a552">Jupiter’s tantalizing moon Europa</a>&nbsp;and reveal whether its vast hidden ocean might hold the keys to life.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Liftoff of Europa Clipper! The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EuropaClipper?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EuropaClipper</a> spacecraft lifted off at 12:06pm ET Oct. 14 from Launch Pad 39A aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission will help scientists better understand how life developed on Earth and the potential for finding life beyond our… <a href="https://t.co/rzqbmqvyBh">pic.twitter.com/rzqbmqvyBh</a>&mdash; NASA&#39;s Kennedy Space Center (@NASAKennedy) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy/status/1845860335154086212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>It will take&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jupiter-europa-clipper-nasa-d5b5a724b1802c601400e6d38fef06dd">Europa Clipper</a>&nbsp;5 1/2 years to reach Jupiter, where it will slip into orbit around the giant gas planet and sneak close to Europa during dozens of radiation-drenched flybys.Scientists are almost certain a deep, global ocean exists beneath&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/astronomy-space-exploration-science-business-jupiter-910a2cfff7501e45e3e167c4b22cc428">Europa’s icy crust</a>. And where there is water, there could be life, making the moon one of the most promising places out there to hunt for it.Europa Clipper won’t look for life; it has no life detectors. Instead, the spacecraft will zero in on the ingredients necessary to sustain life, searching for organic compounds and other clues as it peers beneath the ice for suitable conditions.SpaceX started Clipper on its 1.8 million-mile (3 billion-kilometer) journey, launching the spacecraft on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. An hour later, the spacecraft separated from the upper stage, floated off and called home.“Please say goodbye to Clipper on its way to Europa,” NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory's flight director announced from Southern California."The science on this is really captivating,” NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free told The Associated Press back at the launch site. Scientists are still learning about the depths of our own ocean, “and here we are looking that far out.”The $5.2 billion mission almost got derailed by transistors.NASA didn’t learn until spring that Clipper’s transistors might be more vulnerable to Jupiter’s intense radiation field than anticipated. Clipper will endure the equivalent of several million chest X-rays during each of the 49 Europa flybys. The space agency spent months reviewing everything before concluding in September that the mission could proceed as planned.Hurricane Milton added to the anxiety, delaying the launch by several days.“What a great day. We’re so excited,” JPL Director Laurie Leshin said after liftoff.About the size of a basketball court with its solar wings unfurled, Clipper will swing past Mars and then Earth on its way to Jupiter for gravity assists. The nearly 13,000-pound (5,700-kilogram) probe should reach the solar system’s biggest planet in 2030.Clipper will circle Jupiter every 21 days. One of those days will bring it close to Europa, among 95 known moons at Jupiter and close to our own moon in size.The spacecraft will skim as low as 16 miles (25 kilometers) above Europa — much closer than the few previous visitors. Onboard radar will attempt to penetrate the moon’s ice sheet, believed to be 10 miles to 15 miles or more (15 kilometers to 24 kilometers) thick. The ocean below could be 80 miles (120 kilometers) or more deep.The spacecraft holds nine instruments, with its sensitive electronics stored in a vault with dense zinc and aluminum walls for protection against radiation. Exploration will last until 2034.“Ocean worlds like Europa are not only unique because they might be habitable, but they might be habitable today,” NASA’s Gina DiBraccio said on the eve of launch.If conditions are found to be favorable for life at Europa, then that opens up the possibility of life at other ocean worlds in our solar system and beyond, according to scientists. With an underground ocean and geysers, Saturn’s moon Enceladus is another top candidate.------------------CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jupiter-europa-clipper-nasa-d5b5a724b1802c601400e6d38fef06dd">NASA spacecraft</a>&nbsp;has set sail for Jupiter and its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/astronomy-space-exploration-science-business-jupiter-910a2cfff7501e45e3e167c4b22cc428">moon Europa</a>, one of the best bets for finding life beyond Earth.Europa Clipper will peer beneath the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/88e5387a194104711f4be663b7dd6e31">moon’s icy crust</a>&nbsp;where an ocean is thought to be sloshing fairly close to the surface. It won’t search for life, but rather determine whether conditions there could support it. Another mission would be needed to flush out any microorganisms lurking there.“It’s a chance for us to explore not a world that might have been habitable billions of years ago, but a world that might be habitable today — right now,” said program scientist Curt Niebur.Its massive solar panels make Clipper the biggest craft built by NASA to investigate another planet. It will take 5 1/2 years to reach Jupiter and will sneak within 16 miles (25 kilometers) of Europa's surface — considerably closer than any other spacecraft.Clipper lifted off Monday aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Mission cost: $5.2 billion.<h2>Europa, the superstar among Jupiter’s many moons</h2>One of Jupiter’s 95 known moons, Europa is almost the size of our own moon. It's encased in an ice sheet estimated to be 10 miles to 15 miles or more (15 kilometers to 24 kilometers) thick. Scientists believe this frozen crust hides an ocean that could be 80 miles (120 kilometers) or more deep. The Hubble Space Telescope has spotted what appear to be geysers erupting from the surface. Discovered by Galileo in 1610, Europa is one of the four so-called Galilean moons of Jupiter, along with Ganymede, Io and Callisto.<h2>Seeking conditions that support life</h2>What type of life might Europa harbor? Besides water, organic compounds are needed for life as we know it, plus an energy source. In Europa’s case that could be thermal vents on the ocean floor. Deputy project scientist Bonnie Buratti imagines any life would be primitive like the bacterial life that originated in Earth’s deep ocean vents. “We will not know from this mission because we can’t see that deep,” she said. Unlike missions to Mars where habitability is one of many questions, Clipper’s sole job is to establish whether the moon could support life in its ocean or possibly in any pockets of water in the ice.<h2>Supersized spacecraft</h2>When its solar wings and antennas are unfurled, Clipper is about the size of a basketball court — more than 100 feet (30 meters) end to end — and weighs nearly 13,000 pounds (6,000 kilograms). The supersized solar panels are needed because of Jupiter’s distance from the sun. The main body — about the size of a camper — is packed with nine science instruments, including radar that will penetrate the ice, cameras that will map virtually the entire moon and tools to tease out the contents of Europa’s surface and tenuous atmosphere. The name hearkens to the swift sailing ships of centuries past.<h2>Circling Jupiter to fly by Europa</h2>The roundabout trip to Jupiter will span 1.8 billion miles (3 billion kilometers). For extra oomph, the spacecraft will swing past Mars early next year and then Earth in late 2026. It arrives at Jupiter in 2030 and begins science work the next year. While orbiting Jupiter, it will cross paths with Europa 49 times. The mission ends in 2034 with a planned crash into Ganymede — Jupiter’s biggest moon and the solar system's too.<h2>Europa flybys pose huge radiation risk</h2>There’s more radiation around Jupiter than anywhere else in our solar system, besides the sun. Europa passes through Jupiter’s bands of radiation as it orbits the gas giant, making it especially menacing for spacecraft. That’s why Clipper’s electronics are inside a vault with dense aluminum and zinc walls. All this radiation would nix any life on Europa’s surface. But it could break down water molecules and, perhaps, release oxygen all the way down into the ocean that could possibly fuel sea life.Earlier this year, NASA was in a panic that the spacecraft's many transistors might not withstand the intense radiation. But after months of analysis, engineers concluded the mission could proceed as planned.<h2>Other visitors to Jupiter and Europa</h2>NASA’s twin Pioneer spacecraft and then two Voyagers swept past Jupiter in the 1970s. The Voyagers provided the first detailed photos of Europa but from quite a distance. NASA’s Galileo spacecraft had repeated flybys of the moon during the 1990s, passing as close as 124 miles (200 kilometers). Still in action around Jupiter, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has added to Europa’s photo album. Arriving at Jupiter a year after Clipper will be the European Space Agency’s Juice spacecraft, launched last year.<h2>Ganymede and other possible ocean worlds</h2>Like Europa, Jupiter’s jumbo moon Ganymede is thought to host an underground ocean. But its frozen shell is much thicker — possibly 100 miles (160 kilometers) thick — making it tougher to probe the environment below. Callisto’s ice sheet may be even thicker, possibly hiding an ocean. Saturn’s moon Enceladus has geysers shooting up, but it’s much farther than Jupiter. Ditto for Saturn’s moon Titan, also suspected of having a subterranean sea. While no ocean worlds have been confirmed beyond our solar system, scientists believe they’re out there — and may even be relatively common.<h2>Messages in a cosmic bottle</h2>Like many robotic explorers before it, Clipper bears messages from Earth. Attached to the electronics vault is a triangular metal plate. On one side is a design labeled “water words” with representations of the word for water in 104 languages. On the opposite side: a poem about the moon by U.S. poet laureate Ada Limon and a silicon chip containing the names of 2.6 million people who signed up to vicariously ride along.___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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Monday, October 14
 KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6pm

Wednesday, October 16
 KAYS: Tiger Talk, 12:15pm

Friday, October 18
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Syracuse, 5:30pm &nbsp;KKQY: Ness City FB at Ellis, 6:15pm *
 KFIX: Hays High FB at Great Bend, 6:30pm

Saturday, October 19
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs. Houston, 1:00pm &nbsp;KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Pittsburg State, 1:00pm

Sunday, October 20
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers, 2:00pm

Monday, October 14
 KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6pmTuesday, October 15Wednesday, October 16
 KAYS: Tiger Talk, 12:15pmThursday, October 17Friday, October 18
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Syracuse, 5:30pm &nbsp;KKQY: Ness City FB at Ellis, 6:15pm *
 KFIX: Hays High FB at Great Bend, 6:30pmSaturday, October 19
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WASHINGTON&nbsp; —At the direction of the President, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and associated crew of U.S. military personnel to Israel to help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's unprecedented attacks against Israel on April 13 and again on October 1, according to a statement from the U.S. Central Command

The announcement from Washington came after Iran warned the U.S. to keep its military forces out of Israel.

 The THAAD Battery is a defensive system that shoots down incoming ballistic missiles and will augment Israel's integrated air defense system. 

This action underscores the United States' ironclad commitment to the defense of Israel, and to defend Americans in Israel, from any further ballistic missile attacks by Iran. It is part of the broader adjustments the U.S. military has made in recent months, to support the defense of Israel and protect Americans from attacks by Iran and Iranian-aligned militias.&nbsp;

This is not the first time the United States has deployed a THAAD battery to the region, according to the U.S. Central Command. The President directed the military to deploy a THAAD battery to the Middle East last year following the October 7th attacks to defend American troops and interests in the region. The United States previously deployed a THAAD battery to Israel in 2019 for training and an integrated air defense exercise.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728866585354.png" alt="-A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) mobile launcher sits on display in the new Lt. Gen. C.J. LeVan THAAD Instructional Facility at Fort Sill, Oklahoma (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)" />
 <figcaption>-A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) mobile launcher sits on display in the new Lt. Gen. C.J. LeVan THAAD Instructional Facility at Fort Sill, Oklahoma (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON&nbsp; —At the direction of the President, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and associated crew of U.S. military personnel to Israel to help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's unprecedented attacks against Israel on April 13 and again on October 1, according to a statement from the U.S. Central CommandThe announcement from Washington came after Iran warned the U.S. to keep its military forces out of Israel. The THAAD Battery is a defensive system that shoots down incoming ballistic missiles and will augment Israel's integrated air defense system. This action underscores the United States' ironclad commitment to the defense of Israel, and to defend Americans in Israel, from any further ballistic missile attacks by Iran. It is part of the broader adjustments the U.S. military has made in recent months, to support the defense of Israel and protect Americans from attacks by Iran and Iranian-aligned militias.&nbsp;This is not the first time the United States has deployed a THAAD battery to the region, according to the U.S. Central Command. The President directed the military to deploy a THAAD battery to the Middle East last year following the October 7th attacks to defend American troops and interests in the region. The United States previously deployed a THAAD battery to Israel in 2019 for training and an integrated air defense exercise.

Despite Iranian threat, US sending troops, missile defense system to Israel  

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Women's Soccer improved to 6-3-3 overall and 3-2-1 in the MIAA with a 2-1 win over Newman University on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 13). The Tigers scored the first two goals of the match before Newman scored late to cut the margin in half. The Jets fell to 0-11-1 overall and 0-6 in the MIAA with the loss.

The Tigers picked up their first goal in the 30th minute on a crossing pass from Sullivan Kelly that found the head of Sydney Cotter inside the box. It was Cotter's third goal of the season, tying for the team lead. FHSU held a slight 9-8 shot advantage over NU in the opening half even while going into a steady breeze. FHSU keeper Tatum Hoge and Newman keeper Carla Apodaca each made five saves in the opening half.

Fort Hays State extended its lead in the 79th minute when Gracen Chaney perfectly bent a corner kick up over a leaping keeper and into the net. It was her second goal off a corner kick this season, and proved to be the game winner.

Newman kept formulating chances late in the game and cashed in on a long pass from Kinsey Logan to Delphine Sosu, who won a 1-on-1 situation with Hoge in the 85th minute. But the Tiger defense held off every other late charge from the Jets for the win.

FHSU finished with a 20-15 advantage in shot count. Hoge finished with eight saves for FHSU, while Apodaca had seven for Newman.

The Tigers remain at home for their next three matches. Next up is Northwest Missouri State on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728910091150.png" alt="(FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
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 </figure>FHSU Sports InformationHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Women's Soccer improved to 6-3-3 overall and 3-2-1 in the MIAA with a 2-1 win over Newman University on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 13). The Tigers scored the first two goals of the match before Newman scored late to cut the margin in half. The Jets fell to 0-11-1 overall and 0-6 in the MIAA with the loss.The Tigers picked up their first goal in the 30th minute on a crossing pass from Sullivan Kelly that found the head of Sydney Cotter inside the box. It was Cotter's third goal of the season, tying for the team lead. FHSU held a slight 9-8 shot advantage over NU in the opening half even while going into a steady breeze. FHSU keeper Tatum Hoge and Newman keeper Carla Apodaca each made five saves in the opening half.Fort Hays State extended its lead in the 79th minute when Gracen Chaney perfectly bent a corner kick up over a leaping keeper and into the net. It was her second goal off a corner kick this season, and proved to be the game winner.Newman kept formulating chances late in the game and cashed in on a long pass from Kinsey Logan to Delphine Sosu, who won a 1-on-1 situation with Hoge in the 85th minute. But the Tiger defense held off every other late charge from the Jets for the win.FHSU finished with a 20-15 advantage in shot count. Hoge finished with eight saves for FHSU, while Apodaca had seven for Newman.The Tigers remain at home for their next three matches. Next up is Northwest Missouri State on Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m.

⚽ Tigers hold off Jets in Hays

Dennis L.
Bieker, 83, Hays, died Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Via Christi Village.

He was born
September 17, 1941 in Hays, the son of Fred and Mary (Klaus) Bieker.&nbsp; Dennis graduated from St. Mary’s of the
Plains High School in Dodge City and he graduated cum laude from St. Benedicts
in Atchison in 1963.&nbsp; He graduated with
his Juris Doctorate from Washburn Law School in 1966 and started practicing law
with Norbert Dreiling that same year.&nbsp; He
was a partner at Dreiling, Bieker, and Hoffman Law Office and has continued
practicing law for 58 years.&nbsp; His
professional memberships included the Kansas Ethics and Grievance Committee (20
years), Kansas Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the American
Trial Lawyers Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

On December
26, 1966, he was united in marriage to Marsha Ayres in Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; He loved his family, practicing law, and
traveling.&nbsp; Dennis and Marsha enjoyed
family trips to all 50 states, vacationed annually and semi-annually in
Nantucket for 35 years, and he also traveled to Europe and South America with
his uncle, A.F. Bieker.&nbsp; He was an avid
reader of the Wall Street Journal, a KU basketball fan, enjoying many games at
Allen Fieldhouse, watched pro football, and listened to the Kingston Trio.&nbsp; Dennis was actively involved throughout the
community of Hays as a member of the Golden Belt Board of Directors
(1972-present), Airport Committee, Chairman of TMP Endowment (20 years), St.
Anthony Hospital Foundation Trustee, and Hays Medical Center Board of Directors
(1991-2017).&nbsp; 

Survivors
include his wife Marsha of Hays, his son, Chris Bieker and wife Leah of Denver,
CO, daughter, Lorrie Windholz and husband Greg of Lawrence, brother, Larry
Bieker and wife Barbara of Hays, sister, Nila Bieker of WaKeeney, four
grandchildren, Natalie Windholz, Lacey Windholz, Ivy Bieker, and Easton Bieker,
four sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral
services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Hays Memorial
Chapel Funeral Home with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am
until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; In
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to TMP Endowment or to HaysMed
Foundation.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of
Dennis may be left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728838399437.jpeg" alt="Dennis L. Bieker" />
 <figcaption>Dennis L. Bieker</figcaption>
 </figure>Dennis L.
Bieker, 83, Hays, died Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Via Christi Village.He was born
September 17, 1941 in Hays, the son of Fred and Mary (Klaus) Bieker.&nbsp; Dennis graduated from St. Mary’s of the
Plains High School in Dodge City and he graduated cum laude from St. Benedicts
in Atchison in 1963.&nbsp; He graduated with
his Juris Doctorate from Washburn Law School in 1966 and started practicing law
with Norbert Dreiling that same year.&nbsp; He
was a partner at Dreiling, Bieker, and Hoffman Law Office and has continued
practicing law for 58 years.&nbsp; His
professional memberships included the Kansas Ethics and Grievance Committee (20
years), Kansas Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the American
Trial Lawyers Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On December
26, 1966, he was united in marriage to Marsha Ayres in Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; He loved his family, practicing law, and
traveling.&nbsp; Dennis and Marsha enjoyed
family trips to all 50 states, vacationed annually and semi-annually in
Nantucket for 35 years, and he also traveled to Europe and South America with
his uncle, A.F. Bieker.&nbsp; He was an avid
reader of the Wall Street Journal, a KU basketball fan, enjoying many games at
Allen Fieldhouse, watched pro football, and listened to the Kingston Trio.&nbsp; Dennis was actively involved throughout the
community of Hays as a member of the Golden Belt Board of Directors
(1972-present), Airport Committee, Chairman of TMP Endowment (20 years), St.
Anthony Hospital Foundation Trustee, and Hays Medical Center Board of Directors
(1991-2017).&nbsp; Survivors
include his wife Marsha of Hays, his son, Chris Bieker and wife Leah of Denver,
CO, daughter, Lorrie Windholz and husband Greg of Lawrence, brother, Larry
Bieker and wife Barbara of Hays, sister, Nila Bieker of WaKeeney, four
grandchildren, Natalie Windholz, Lacey Windholz, Ivy Bieker, and Easton Bieker,
four sisters-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was
preceded in death by his parents.Funeral
services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Hays Memorial
Chapel Funeral Home with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am
until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; In
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to TMP Endowment or to HaysMed
Foundation.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of
Dennis may be left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Dennis L. Bieker

Sunday, October 13

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” required to serve as president,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VP-Harris-Health-Summary.pdf">her doctor said in a letter</a>&nbsp;released Saturday that summarizes her medical history and status.

Dr. Joshua Simmons, an Army colonel and physician to the vice president, wrote that Harris, 59, maintains a healthy, active lifestyle and that her most recent physical last April was “unremarkable.”

She “possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in Chief,” he wrote in a two-page letter.

Harris' campaign hopes the release of her medical report will draw a contrast with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Republican Donald Trump</a>, who has shared only limited information about his health over the years, and raise questions about his fitness to serve, according to a campaign aide who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.

Trump has released very little health information, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shooting-transparency-db2f4437237ad03d3b04b0b5f1573977">after his ear was grazed</a>&nbsp;by a bullet during an assassination attempt in July in Pennsylvania.

Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for the Trump campaign, said Saturday that Trump has voluntarily released updates from his personal physician as well as detailed reports from Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, who, before he was elected to Congress, was Trump's physician at the White House. Jackson also treated Trump after the assassination attempt.

“All have concluded he is in perfect and excellent health to be Commander in Chief,” Cheung said in a statement. The campaign press office provided links to some of Trump's past medical reports. They included:&nbsp;

If Trump, who is 78, were to be elected next month, he would be the oldest president in U.S. history by the time his term ends in 2029.

Harris addressed the issue on Saturday before she traveled to North Carolina.

“It's clear to me that he and his team do not want the American people to really see what he is doing and if he is fit to be the president,” she told the reporters accompanying her.

Asked if she thought Trump's mental acuity had declined, Harris said, “I invite the public to watch his rallies and be the decision-maker.”

Simmons, who said he has been Harris’ primary care physician for the past 3 1/2 years, said the vice president has a history of seasonal allergies and urticaria, or hives. She has been able to “dramatically” improve her symptoms over the past three years with an immunotherapy medication that helps the body become less sensitive to allergens.

Simmons said Harris’ latest blood work and other test results were “unremarkable.” Her blood pressure is not worryingly high and she is at low risk for heart disease.

According to the summary of an exam conducted six months ago, Harris' vital signs showed a blood pressure of 128 over 74, a heart rate of 78 beats per minute, pulse oximetry of 100% on room air with a respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute and a temperature of 98.7 degrees. Pulse oximetry measures the amount of oxygen in a person's blood.

Simmons reported that Harris' head, eyes, ears, nose and pharynx are normal.

Also in the report: Harris wears contact lenses for mild nearsightedness; her family history includes maternal colon cancer; she is up to date on preventive care recommendations, including having a colonoscopy and annual mammograms, as well as routine immunizations.

Harris' mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was 70 when she died of colon cancer in February 2009.

The vice president “maintains a healthy, active lifestyle, despite her busy schedule,” including “vigorous daily aerobic exercise and core strength training," Simmons reported. She eats a healthy diet, does not use tobacco products and drinks alcohol “only occasionally and in moderation,” he wrote.

As Harris' office released the medical report, her campaign highlighted recent media reports raising questions about Trump's health and mental acuity and his reluctance to provide detailed information about the state of his health and medical history.

Trump eagerly questioned&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">President Joe Biden's</a>&nbsp;physical and mental fitness when the 81-year-old sought reelection. Since Biden dropped out of the race and was replaced by Harris on the Democratic ticket, Trump's health has drawn more attention.

Last November, Trump marked Biden's birthday&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-health-doctor-physical-biden-81-77-d13bcc9c393080169d4b8e3699a67c67">by releasing a letter</a>&nbsp;from his physician that reported the former president was in “excellent” physical and mental health. The letter posted on Trump’s social media platform contained no details about his weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, or the results of any tests to support its claims.

Associated Press writer Nicholas Riccardi in Denver contributed to this report.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” required to serve as president,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VP-Harris-Health-Summary.pdf">her doctor said in a letter</a>&nbsp;released Saturday that summarizes her medical history and status.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VP <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KamalaHarris</a>: &quot;Today I released my medical records as has I believe every candidate for president of the United States except Donald Trump...It&#39;s just a further example of his lack of transparency...He is unfit for office.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/baK7Sm8Iy1">pic.twitter.com/baK7Sm8Iy1</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1845271168804164065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Dr. Joshua Simmons, an Army colonel and physician to the vice president, wrote that Harris, 59, maintains a healthy, active lifestyle and that her most recent physical last April was “unremarkable.”She “possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in Chief,” he wrote in a two-page letter.<figure>
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 </figure>Harris' campaign hopes the release of her medical report will draw a contrast with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Republican Donald Trump</a>, who has shared only limited information about his health over the years, and raise questions about his fitness to serve, according to a campaign aide who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.Trump has released very little health information, including&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-shooting-transparency-db2f4437237ad03d3b04b0b5f1573977">after his ear was grazed</a>&nbsp;by a bullet during an assassination attempt in July in Pennsylvania.Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for the Trump campaign, said Saturday that Trump has voluntarily released updates from his personal physician as well as detailed reports from Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, who, before he was elected to Congress, was Trump's physician at the White House. Jackson also treated Trump after the assassination attempt.“All have concluded he is in perfect and excellent health to be Commander in Chief,” Cheung said in a statement. The campaign press office provided links to some of Trump's past medical reports. They included:&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Update on President Trump’s recovery from the bullet wound to his ear. <a href="https://t.co/zLQuvk5cnQ">pic.twitter.com/zLQuvk5cnQ</a>&mdash; Ronny Jackson (@RepRonnyJackson) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepRonnyJackson/status/1816865976073486657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728769943361.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>If Trump, who is 78, were to be elected next month, he would be the oldest president in U.S. history by the time his term ends in 2029.Harris addressed the issue on Saturday before she traveled to North Carolina.“It's clear to me that he and his team do not want the American people to really see what he is doing and if he is fit to be the president,” she told the reporters accompanying her.Asked if she thought Trump's mental acuity had declined, Harris said, “I invite the public to watch his rallies and be the decision-maker.”Simmons, who said he has been Harris’ primary care physician for the past 3 1/2 years, said the vice president has a history of seasonal allergies and urticaria, or hives. She has been able to “dramatically” improve her symptoms over the past three years with an immunotherapy medication that helps the body become less sensitive to allergens.Simmons said Harris’ latest blood work and other test results were “unremarkable.” Her blood pressure is not worryingly high and she is at low risk for heart disease.According to the summary of an exam conducted six months ago, Harris' vital signs showed a blood pressure of 128 over 74, a heart rate of 78 beats per minute, pulse oximetry of 100% on room air with a respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute and a temperature of 98.7 degrees. Pulse oximetry measures the amount of oxygen in a person's blood.Simmons reported that Harris' head, eyes, ears, nose and pharynx are normal.Also in the report: Harris wears contact lenses for mild nearsightedness; her family history includes maternal colon cancer; she is up to date on preventive care recommendations, including having a colonoscopy and annual mammograms, as well as routine immunizations.Harris' mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was 70 when she died of colon cancer in February 2009.The vice president “maintains a healthy, active lifestyle, despite her busy schedule,” including “vigorous daily aerobic exercise and core strength training," Simmons reported. She eats a healthy diet, does not use tobacco products and drinks alcohol “only occasionally and in moderation,” he wrote.As Harris' office released the medical report, her campaign highlighted recent media reports raising questions about Trump's health and mental acuity and his reluctance to provide detailed information about the state of his health and medical history.Trump eagerly questioned&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">President Joe Biden's</a>&nbsp;physical and mental fitness when the 81-year-old sought reelection. Since Biden dropped out of the race and was replaced by Harris on the Democratic ticket, Trump's health has drawn more attention.Last November, Trump marked Biden's birthday&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-health-doctor-physical-biden-81-77-d13bcc9c393080169d4b8e3699a67c67">by releasing a letter</a>&nbsp;from his physician that reported the former president was in “excellent” physical and mental health. The letter posted on Trump’s social media platform contained no details about his weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, or the results of any tests to support its claims.___Associated Press writer Nicholas Riccardi in Denver contributed to this report.

🎥Read letter from Harris' doctor on her 'excellent health'

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, as the 5th
Annual Crawl to End Alz returns to Hays for another unforgettable night of fun
and fundraising! This bar crawl is more than just a good time—it’s a chance to
raise awareness and support for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End
Alzheimer’s.

Costume Contest: While costumes aren't required, we
highly encourage dressing up! Prizes will be awarded for the following
categories:

Common Consumption Area: This year, participating
bars in the downtown common consumption area will be marked with a special
designation on the event itinerary, ensuring you won’t miss out on any of the
fun!

For more information or to inquire about sponsorship
opportunities, find our event on Facebook or contact Leigh Purdy at
785.259.7102 or <a href="mailto:leighereynolds@gmail.com">leighereynolds@gmail.com</a>.

To learn more about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Hays or
how you can host a fundraiser, please contact Fe Voderlandwehr at 316.267.7333
or <a href="mailto:fvorderlandwehr@alz.org">fvorderlandwehr@alz.org</a>.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health
organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission
is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating
global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing
quality care and support. Visit <a href="http://www.alz.org">www.alz.org</a> or
call 800.272.3900.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694786108837.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedMark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, as the 5th
Annual Crawl to End Alz returns to Hays for another unforgettable night of fun
and fundraising! This bar crawl is more than just a good time—it’s a chance to
raise awareness and support for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End
Alzheimer’s.Event Details:<ul>
 <li>Date:
 Saturday, October 19</li><li>Start
 Time: 6:00 PM</li><li>Starting
 Location: Arcade 11 Bar &amp; Restaurant</li><li>Stops
 Include: Defiance Brewing Co. Downtown, Golden Q, Paisley Pear Wine
 Bar, Bistro &amp; Market, Sip N’ Spin Bar &amp; Grill, and The Fort Tavern
 &amp; Patio Bar.</li>
 </ul>New for 2024:<ul>
 <li>VIP
 Tickets Available! VIPs will enjoy an exclusive experience, including:</li><li>A
 party bus ride to each bar stop</li><li>A
 complimentary group toast onboard the bus</li><li>Express
 registration</li><li>A
 special VIP koozie</li><li>Limited
 Availability: Only 20 VIP tickets will be sold, so act fast!</li>
 </ul>Ticket Information:<ul>
 <li>Regular
 Tickets: $30, including prizes, and access to drink specials.</li><li>VIP
 Tickets: $60, including all VIP perks.</li><li>Tickets
 can be purchased at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crawl-to-end-alz-tickets-1012517987557">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crawl-to-end-alz-tickets-1012517987557</a>.
 Online ticket sales close at noon on the day of the event, and cash sales
 will be available at the door. </li>
 </ul>Costume Contest: While costumes aren't required, we
highly encourage dressing up! Prizes will be awarded for the following
categories:<ul>
 <li>Best
 Group</li><li>Best
 Individual</li><li>Best
 Couple</li><li>Most
 Creative</li><li>Best
 Purple Costume</li>
 </ul>Common Consumption Area: This year, participating
bars in the downtown common consumption area will be marked with a special
designation on the event itinerary, ensuring you won’t miss out on any of the
fun!For more information or to inquire about sponsorship
opportunities, find our event on Facebook or contact Leigh Purdy at
785.259.7102 or <a href="mailto:leighereynolds@gmail.com">leighereynolds@gmail.com</a>.To learn more about the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Hays or
how you can host a fundraiser, please contact Fe Voderlandwehr at 316.267.7333
or <a href="mailto:fvorderlandwehr@alz.org">fvorderlandwehr@alz.org</a>. About the Alzheimer’s AssociationThe Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health
organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission
is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating
global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing
quality care and support. Visit <a href="http://www.alz.org">www.alz.org</a> or
call 800.272.3900.

Get ready for a spooktacular night: Crawl to End Alz 2024

By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State held Washburn to just 59 yards and no points in the second half and defeated the Ichabods 38-7 Saturday night at Lewis Field. The Tigers outscored Washburn 28-0 in the second half as they moved to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the MIAA. The Ichabods dropped to 1-5 overall and 1-4 in the MIAA.

After Washburn scored on their first possession, the Tigers held them to just 125 yards the rest of the game while scoring 38 unanswered points.

The Tigers answered Washburn's touchdown with one of their own the very next possession. Caleb Heavner connected with Jayden Horace on a 4-yard touchdown pass in the back right corner of the endzone. The game remained tied until the final play of the second quarter when Carson Arndt connected on a career-long 52-yard field goal. It matched the fifth-longest field goal in program history.

The Tigers scored touchdowns on four of their five second half possessions. Heavner hit tight end Cale Cormaney on an 8-yard shovel pass with 6:21 to play in the third quarter. Just over a minute later, the Tigers delivered a big blow when Heavner hit Horace on a&nbsp;73-yard bomb. to push the lead to 24-7.

In the fourth quarter, Shane Watts scored on a&nbsp;1-yard touchdown run and Joshua Clark added a&nbsp;4-yard touchdown run. 

Fort Hays State finished with 464 yards of total offense, while holding Washburn to just 208. It was the second time the Tigers held an opponent under 250 yards this season.

Heavner completed 26-of-32 passes for a season-high 319 yards with three touchdowns. Horace had 10 catches for 160 yards and the two scores. Watts rushed for 72 yards and the score. Benyon Williams&nbsp;led the Tiger tackling effort with seven, Jaden Barker added a&nbsp;pair of sacks, while Demitri Scott added 1 1/2 sacks.

Sam Van Dyne led the Ichabods with 122 passing yards, while Tyler Bowden had 53 rushing yards. Cole Keller led WU in receiving with 36 yards. Planville native Jordan Finnesy led the Ichabods with nine tackles. and blocked a field goal.

Fort Hays State heads on the road to play nationally ranked Pittsburg State next Saturday in Pittsburg. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Carnie Smith Stadium.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728798151344.png" alt="Fort Hays State wide receiver Jayden Horace celebrates after scoring the first of two touchdowns against Washburn on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State wide receiver Jayden Horace celebrates after scoring the first of two touchdowns against Washburn on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch)</figcaption>
 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays PostHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State held Washburn to just 59 yards and no points in the second half and defeated the Ichabods 38-7 Saturday night at Lewis Field. The Tigers outscored Washburn 28-0 in the second half as they moved to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the MIAA. The Ichabods dropped to 1-5 overall and 1-4 in the MIAA.<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/1934067857&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/chris-brown-postgame-v" title="Chris Brown Postgame vs. Washburn (Oct. 12, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown Postgame vs. Washburn (Oct. 12, 2024)</a></div></div>After Washburn scored on their first possession, the Tigers held them to just 125 yards the rest of the game while scoring 38 unanswered points.The Tigers answered Washburn's touchdown with one of their own the very next possession. Caleb Heavner connected with Jayden Horace on a 4-yard touchdown pass in the back right corner of the endzone. The game remained tied until the final play of the second quarter when Carson Arndt connected on a career-long 52-yard field goal. It matched the fifth-longest field goal in program history.The Tigers scored touchdowns on four of their five second half possessions. Heavner hit tight end Cale Cormaney on an 8-yard shovel pass with 6:21 to play in the third quarter. Just over a minute later, the Tigers delivered a big blow when Heavner hit Horace on a&nbsp;73-yard bomb. to push the lead to 24-7.<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/1934068124&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/jaden-horace-post-v-washburn" title="Jayden Horace Postgame vs. Washburn (Oct. 12, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jayden Horace Postgame vs. Washburn (Oct. 12, 2024)</a></div></div>In the fourth quarter, Shane Watts scored on a&nbsp;1-yard touchdown run and Joshua Clark added a&nbsp;4-yard touchdown run. Fort Hays State finished with 464 yards of total offense, while holding Washburn to just 208. It was the second time the Tigers held an opponent under 250 yards this season.<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/1934067965&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/jaxon-kolzow-post-v-washburn" title="Jaxon Kolzow Postgame vs. Washburn (Oct. 12, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jaxon Kolzow Postgame vs. Washburn (Oct. 12, 2024)</a></div></div>Heavner completed 26-of-32 passes for a season-high 319 yards with three touchdowns. Horace had 10 catches for 160 yards and the two scores. Watts rushed for 72 yards and the score. Benyon Williams&nbsp;led the Tiger tackling effort with seven, Jaden Barker added a&nbsp;pair of sacks, while Demitri Scott added 1 1/2 sacks.Sam Van Dyne led the Ichabods with 122 passing yards, while Tyler Bowden had 53 rushing yards. Cole Keller led WU in receiving with 36 yards. Planville native Jordan Finnesy led the Ichabods with nine tackles. and blocked a field goal.<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/1934068187&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-highlights-v-washburn" title="Fort Hays State FB Highlights vs. Washburn (Oct. 12, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State FB Highlights vs. Washburn (Oct. 12, 2024)</a></div></div>UP NEXTFort Hays State heads on the road to play nationally ranked Pittsburg State next Saturday in Pittsburg. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at Carnie Smith Stadium.

🏈 Strong second half leads Tigers to win over Washburn

Washburn (1-4, 1-3 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (4-2, 2-2 MIAA) Saturday, October 12 – 7 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Lewis Field

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: Equity Bank Game Promotions: Players wearing pink accents for Breast Cancer Awareness / Friends and Family Day

Fort Hays State and Washburn meet for the 78th&nbsp;time in football on Saturday night at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Tigers enter the game at 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the MIAA, receiving votes in the latest AFCA Top 25 Poll, and the Ichabods enter at 1-4 overall and 1-3 in conference play.

Fort Hays State is coming off a 31-21 win over then No. 12 ranked Central Missouri last week in Hays. The result knocked the Mules out of the Top 25 of both the AFCA and D2Football.com Polls. It was Fort Hays State's third-straight win over an AFCA Top 25 ranked team in Hays, going back to last season.

Washburn fell in a home contest to Northwest Missouri State last week by a score of 51-34. Washburn's lone win this season was over Missouri Western on the road two weeks ago by a score of 24-16. The Ichabods' 1-4 record can be a bit deceiving though since all four of their losses have been to teams that have seen time in the AFCA Top 25 this season. Two of the four losses have been one-score games. This will be the fifth contest for the Ichabods against a team that has seen time in the AFCA Top 25 this season after FHSU was inside the Top 25 earlier this season.

Fort Hays State won last year's meeting between the schools in Topeka by a score of 31-28. The Tigers held a 31-14 lead going to the fourth quarter before the Ichabods tightened the margin with a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Washburn won the last meeting between the schools in Hays back in 2022, but the Tigers had won three-straight games over the Ichabods at home prior to that.

Fort Hays State has played well at home so far this season going 4-0, while limiting opponents to an average of just 11 points per game. The Tigers held the opposition to seven or less points in two of the four wins at home this season. The winning team in this series has scored at least 30 points in 11 of the last 13 meetings. Fort Hays State has scored at least 20 points in all six of its games so far this season with 37 as the season high.

Caleb Heavner&nbsp;has led the Tiger offense at quarterback over the last seven quarters of play. He entered the game at Central Oklahoma late in the first quarter and has been thriving in his role ever since. He threw for 275 yards and rushed for 55 yards in the contest at UCO, then backed that with 302 passing yards and 97 rushing yards in the win over Central Missouri last week.

Also giving the Tigers strong offensive production is Shane Watts, averaging 129 all-purpose yards per game. He has produced at least 100 all-purpose yards in five of six games this season. He is tied for the MIAA lead in scoring with nine touchdowns (54 points), which includes seven rushing touchdowns.

On the defensive side of the ball, Makel Williams&nbsp;was named the MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week for a career-high 14 tackles in the win over Central Missouri last week. He continues to lead the MIAA in tackles this season, now with 53. He averages 8.8 per game. The Williams combo on defense (no immediate relation), which includes Benyon Williams,&nbsp;both have exactly 214 tackles in their careers. Makel has all of his tackles at FHSU, while Benyon played his first three years at North Carolina Wesleyan.

Both John Johnson (189) and Mason Perez&nbsp;(183) are nearing 200 tackles in their careers as well. Myles Menges&nbsp;leads the Tigers with 4.0 sacks for the season, while Sam Brandt&nbsp;leads in interceptions with two.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWashburn (1-4, 1-3 MIAA) at Fort Hays State (4-2, 2-2 MIAA) Saturday, October 12 – 7 p.m. Hays, Kan. - Lewis FieldRadio:&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: Equity Bank Game Promotions: Players wearing pink accents for Breast Cancer Awareness / Friends and Family DayFort Hays State and Washburn meet for the 78th&nbsp;time in football on Saturday night at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Tigers enter the game at 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the MIAA, receiving votes in the latest AFCA Top 25 Poll, and the Ichabods enter at 1-4 overall and 1-3 in conference play.Fort Hays State is coming off a 31-21 win over then No. 12 ranked Central Missouri last week in Hays. The result knocked the Mules out of the Top 25 of both the AFCA and D2Football.com Polls. It was Fort Hays State's third-straight win over an AFCA Top 25 ranked team in Hays, going back to last season.Washburn fell in a home contest to Northwest Missouri State last week by a score of 51-34. Washburn's lone win this season was over Missouri Western on the road two weeks ago by a score of 24-16. The Ichabods' 1-4 record can be a bit deceiving though since all four of their losses have been to teams that have seen time in the AFCA Top 25 this season. Two of the four losses have been one-score games. This will be the fifth contest for the Ichabods against a team that has seen time in the AFCA Top 25 this season after FHSU was inside the Top 25 earlier this season.Fort Hays State won last year's meeting between the schools in Topeka by a score of 31-28. The Tigers held a 31-14 lead going to the fourth quarter before the Ichabods tightened the margin with a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Washburn won the last meeting between the schools in Hays back in 2022, but the Tigers had won three-straight games over the Ichabods at home prior to that.Fort Hays State has played well at home so far this season going 4-0, while limiting opponents to an average of just 11 points per game. The Tigers held the opposition to seven or less points in two of the four wins at home this season. The winning team in this series has scored at least 30 points in 11 of the last 13 meetings. Fort Hays State has scored at least 20 points in all six of its games so far this season with 37 as the season high.Caleb Heavner&nbsp;has led the Tiger offense at quarterback over the last seven quarters of play. He entered the game at Central Oklahoma late in the first quarter and has been thriving in his role ever since. He threw for 275 yards and rushed for 55 yards in the contest at UCO, then backed that with 302 passing yards and 97 rushing yards in the win over Central Missouri last week.Also giving the Tigers strong offensive production is Shane Watts, averaging 129 all-purpose yards per game. He has produced at least 100 all-purpose yards in five of six games this season. He is tied for the MIAA lead in scoring with nine touchdowns (54 points), which includes seven rushing touchdowns.On the defensive side of the ball, Makel Williams&nbsp;was named the MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week for a career-high 14 tackles in the win over Central Missouri last week. He continues to lead the MIAA in tackles this season, now with 53. He averages 8.8 per game. The Williams combo on defense (no immediate relation), which includes Benyon Williams,&nbsp;both have exactly 214 tackles in their careers. Makel has all of his tackles at FHSU, while Benyon played his first three years at North Carolina Wesleyan.Both John Johnson (189) and Mason Perez&nbsp;(183) are nearing 200 tackles in their careers as well. Myles Menges&nbsp;leads the Tigers with 4.0 sacks for the season, while Sam Brandt&nbsp;leads in interceptions with two.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈🎧 LISTEN: Tigers host Washburn Saturday night

OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas felon on new drug allegations.

Just after 3:30p.m. October 7, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 75 Highway in rural Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells.

 During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.

Deputies took 41-year-old Travis W. Ray of Louisburg into custody and transported him to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of of Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and for an Expired vehicle registration. He has a previous drug conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas felon on new drug allegations.Just after 3:30p.m. October 7, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 75 Highway in rural Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.Deputies took 41-year-old Travis W. Ray of Louisburg into custody and transported him to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of of Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia and for an Expired vehicle registration. He has a previous drug conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Sheriff: Kansas felon jailed on new drug allegations

Saturday, October 12
 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Washburn, 6:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals BSB vs. New York Yankees (If necessary), 6:30pm

Saturday, October 12
 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Washburn, 6:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals BSB vs. New York Yankees (If necessary), 6:30pmSunday, October 13

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Enhance your oil painting skills in this two-day workshop with experienced artist Laurie Albin. Laurie will cover the basics of oil painting, demonstrate key techniques, and guide students in color development. The workshop will take place at the Logan Youth Center, 402 W. Church, Logan, KS, on October 25th &amp; 26th, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

Participants will use a landscape photo as a reference to create an original work of art. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced painter, you'll focus on value changes in landscapes and learn how to add dramatic flair to your work. Most importantly, you'll experience the joy of applying brush to canvas.

The registration fee is $120.00 for this two-day workshop, with discounts available for Sustaining and Patron Hansen Museum Members. Call the Museum to register or find the registration form on our website (hansenmuseum.org) under Classes &amp; Workshops.

This workshop is part of the Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program, supported by the Hansen Foundation.

Museum Hours: Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sundays &amp; Holidays: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. It is handicap-accessible, and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, admission is always free.

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 </figure>SubmittedEnhance your oil painting skills in this two-day workshop with experienced artist Laurie Albin. Laurie will cover the basics of oil painting, demonstrate key techniques, and guide students in color development. The workshop will take place at the Logan Youth Center, 402 W. Church, Logan, KS, on October 25th &amp; 26th, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.Participants will use a landscape photo as a reference to create an original work of art. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced painter, you'll focus on value changes in landscapes and learn how to add dramatic flair to your work. Most importantly, you'll experience the joy of applying brush to canvas.The registration fee is $120.00 for this two-day workshop, with discounts available for Sustaining and Patron Hansen Museum Members. Call the Museum to register or find the registration form on our website (hansenmuseum.org) under Classes &amp; Workshops.This workshop is part of the Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program, supported by the Hansen Foundation.Museum Hours: Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sundays &amp; Holidays: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. It is handicap-accessible, and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, admission is always free.

Albin oil painting workshop planned in Logan

Hutchinson Central Christian 28, Attica/Argonia 12

Kapaun Mount Carmel 42, Wichita Bishop Carroll 0

Marais des Cygnes Valley def. Burrton, forfeit

Peabody-Burns 57, Southern Coffey County 0

Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 42, Jayhawk Linn 6

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 </figure>PREP FOOTBALL=Altoona-Midway 62, Chetopa 46Andale 54, Smoky Valley 0Andover 40, Newton 13Andover Central 31, Salina Central 7Atchison 62, Highland Park 21Augusta 36, Abilene 22Axtell 68, St Paul 0Basehor-Linwood 44, Tonganoxie 6Beloit 27, Minneapolis 13Bucklin 56, Ashland 6Buhler 68, El Dorado 6Burlingame 76, Hartford 0Caney Valley 53, Fredonia 7Central Plains 46, Canton-Galva 0Centralia 46, Horton 0Cheney 75, Chaparral 7Cheylin 63, Western Plains-Healy 0Circle 50, Rose Hill 48Clay Center 28, Concordia 0Clifton-Clyde 32, Sylvan-Lucas 6Columbus 36, Riverton 0Conway Springs 41, Sterling 14Council Grove 58, Central Heights 0De Soto 48, Leavenworth 13Derby 49, Valley Center 6Dighton 54, Wheatland-Grinnell 6Ell-Saline 38, Little River 36Ellis 57, Quinter 12Eudora 42, Independence 6Eureka 58, West Franklin 0Fairfield 46, Pretty Prairie 0Frankfort 54, Blue Valley Randolph 8Frontenac 70, Baxter Springs 21Garden City 48, Wichita Southeast 0Garden Plain 38, Kingman 21Girard 42, Burlington 7Goddard 60, Salina South 10Goddard-Eisenhower 47, Arkansas City 13Goodland 40, Colby 7Great Bend 14, Liberal 7Halstead 31, Ellsworth 13Hanover 68, Wakefield 0Haven 49, Belle Plaine 7Hays 26, Dodge City 0Hays-TMP-Marian 28, Oakley 20Hesston 55, Wichita Trinity 14Hiawatha 42, Oskaloosa 6Hodgeman County 46, Macksville 0Hoisington 48, Lakin 31Hoxie 38, Hill City 14Hugoton 35, Cimarron 6Humboldt 50, Bluestem 0Hutchinson 50, Wichita Campus 0Hutchinson Central Christian 28, Attica/Argonia 12Iola 7, Osawatomie 0Jackson Heights 64, Onaga 8KC Piper 47, Lansing 28KC Washington 46, KC Wyandotte 0Kapaun Mount Carmel 42, Wichita Bishop Carroll 0Kinsley 30, Meade 14Labette County 13, Coffeyville 6Linn 58, Pike Valley 30Louisburg 43, Wichita West 9Madison 40, Lyndon 36Maize 55, Maize South 24Manhattan 38, Wichita Northwest 17Marais des Cygnes Valley def. Burrton, forfeitMarmaton Valley 46, Waverly 0Medicine Lodge 20, South Sumner 12Mill Valley 41, Gardner-Edgerton 35Minneola 52, St John 6Moundridge 12, Marion 8Mulvane 35, McPherson 21Nemaha Central 24, Sabetha 0Nickerson 26, Lyons 21Norton 42, Russell 22Olathe Northwest 27, Olathe North 26Olathe West 60, SM South 27Olpe 34, Mission Valley 14Osage City 24, St Marys 16Osborne 52, Norwich 0Oswego 62, Arma-Northeast 6Ottawa 56, Bonner Springs 8Oxford 84, Kiowa County 58Pawnee Heights 66, Moscow 20Peabody-Burns 57, Southern Coffey County 0Pembroke Hill, Mo. 65, SMA 20Perry-Lecompton 43, Jefferson West 14Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 42, Jayhawk Linn 6Plainville 47, Syracuse 6Pleasanton 41, Southeast 6Prairie View 51, Anderson County 14Pratt 49, Phillipsburg 20Reno County 16, Douglass 15Riverside 14, Troy 12Rock Creek 31, Marysville 14Rock Hills 54, Washington County 6Rossville 71, Topeka Cair Paravel 24Royal Valley 54, Atchison County 8Rural Vista 40, Lebo 24SM Northwest 34, Olathe South 0Santa Fe Trail 33, Baldwin 7Scott City 9, Holcomb 0Sedgwick 61, Inman 29Silver Lake 28, Riley County 6Smith Center 63, Stanton County 14Smithville, Mo. 35, Pittsburg 21Solomon 58, Goessel 8South Barber 51, Ingalls 32South Central 88, Udall 0Southeast of Saline 36, Hillsboro 8Spearville 26, Elkhart 18Spring Hill 42, Paola 7St. Thomas Aquinas 14, Rockhurst, Mo. 13Sublette 56, South Gray 14Thunder Ridge 44, St John's Beloit 22Topeka 32, Junction City 20Topeka Hayden 31, Holton 7Topeka Seaman 59, Shawnee Heights 34Topeka West 32, KC Turner 20Trego 60, Ness City 0Valley Heights 54, Herington 8Victoria 72, Stafford 14Wabaunsee 21, Maranatha 0Wamego 56, Chapman 16Washburn Rural 53, Emporia 8Wellington 63, Winfield 29Wellsville 47, KC Bishop Ward 6Wichita Collegiate 35, Clearwater 0Wichita County 70, La Crosse 6Wichita East 70, Wichita North 0Wichita South 55, Wichita Heights 42

🏈 Friday night high school scoreboard (October 11)

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team fell in three sets Friday evening against Washburn, 22-25, 21-25, 15-25. The Tigers are now 9-6 on the year and 1-5 in MIAA play, while the Ichabods improve to 13-3 overall and 4-2 in league action.

The Tigers struggled out of the gate, quickly falling behind by seven, 9-2. Three kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/grace-schmedding/8180">Grace Schmedding</a>&nbsp;helped FHSU score five of the next six points to close within three, 10-7, before the Ichabods rattled off four in a row to go back up seven. The Tigers continued to battle, using a 6-1 run to close within one, 16-15.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/ashlyn-reeves/7949">Ashlyn Reeves</a>&nbsp;opened the run with a kill before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/gracie-rains/7948">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;added two kills.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/taytum-lovesee/7946">Taytum Lovesee</a>&nbsp;then recorded back-to-back blocks, one solo rejection and one alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/claire-olson/7947">Claire Olson</a>.

Washburn later scored three in a row to stretch its lead back to four before the Tigers scored four in a row to tie things up at 20.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/hope-duncan/8176">Hope Duncan</a>&nbsp;leveled the score with a service ace, prompting a Washburn timeout. The teams traded points over the next several rallies before Washburn scored three in a row to turn a 22-22 tie into a 25-22 win.

The visitors started to pull away early in the second set, eventually leading by as many as 10, 22-12. Fort Hays State wouldn't go down without a fight, however, scoring the next five points and eight of the next nine to close within three, 23-20. Olson fueled the run with three kills and one assisted block alongside Lovesee. Washburn managed to thwart the Tiger momentum, taking the frame 25-21 before pulling away to take the third set, 25-15.

The Tigers collected seven blocks in the match, including six from Lovesee (two solo). Rains and Schmedding both contributed eight kills, with Schmedding adding eight digs and one block. Duncan led the team with two service aces, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/caiya-stucky/7954">Caiya Stucky</a>&nbsp;added 21 assists and nine digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/kirsten-evans/7943">Kirsten Evans</a>&nbsp;paced the squad with 11 digs.

Fort Hays State will wrap up a five-match homestand on Saturday (Oct. 12) when the Tigers host Emporia State beginning at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team fell in three sets Friday evening against Washburn, 22-25, 21-25, 15-25. The Tigers are now 9-6 on the year and 1-5 in MIAA play, while the Ichabods improve to 13-3 overall and 4-2 in league action.The Tigers struggled out of the gate, quickly falling behind by seven, 9-2. Three kills from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/grace-schmedding/8180">Grace Schmedding</a>&nbsp;helped FHSU score five of the next six points to close within three, 10-7, before the Ichabods rattled off four in a row to go back up seven. The Tigers continued to battle, using a 6-1 run to close within one, 16-15.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/ashlyn-reeves/7949">Ashlyn Reeves</a>&nbsp;opened the run with a kill before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/gracie-rains/7948">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;added two kills.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/taytum-lovesee/7946">Taytum Lovesee</a>&nbsp;then recorded back-to-back blocks, one solo rejection and one alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/claire-olson/7947">Claire Olson</a>.Washburn later scored three in a row to stretch its lead back to four before the Tigers scored four in a row to tie things up at 20.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/hope-duncan/8176">Hope Duncan</a>&nbsp;leveled the score with a service ace, prompting a Washburn timeout. The teams traded points over the next several rallies before Washburn scored three in a row to turn a 22-22 tie into a 25-22 win.The visitors started to pull away early in the second set, eventually leading by as many as 10, 22-12. Fort Hays State wouldn't go down without a fight, however, scoring the next five points and eight of the next nine to close within three, 23-20. Olson fueled the run with three kills and one assisted block alongside Lovesee. Washburn managed to thwart the Tiger momentum, taking the frame 25-21 before pulling away to take the third set, 25-15.The Tigers collected seven blocks in the match, including six from Lovesee (two solo). Rains and Schmedding both contributed eight kills, with Schmedding adding eight digs and one block. Duncan led the team with two service aces, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/caiya-stucky/7954">Caiya Stucky</a>&nbsp;added 21 assists and nine digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/kirsten-evans/7943">Kirsten Evans</a>&nbsp;paced the squad with 11 digs.UP NEXTFort Hays State will wrap up a five-match homestand on Saturday (Oct. 12) when the Tigers host Emporia State beginning at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏐 Tigers swept at home by Washburn

Michael James Bird 1942-2024, a Hays, Kansas native and
long-time Grants Pass, Oregon lawyer, businessman, community leader, and
friend-to-many Michael J. Bird died peacefully at his home surrounded by family
on September 22, 2024.

Michael is survived by his
wife of 46 years, Katherine Bird; sons Sterling R. Bird and Ryal T. Bird;
stepsons Robert D. Christman and Ashlee R. Christman; siblings Martha Bird
Roberts; John T. Bird (Jo Ann Jennings), David (Lori); and Susan Bird; brother-in-law
Edmond Rodriguez (Giti), sisters-in-law Inez Doerter and Terry McDonald (Ed);
grandchildren Sterling Bird, Spencer Bird (Anabel), Sabrina Paton (Blake), Blue
Christman, Ali Christman, McKenna Christman, Abbie Christman, and Astrid
Ranneberg, in addition to several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by former wife Janet Lorimor Bird, parents Mike and Agnes Bird; and his beloved
grandparents.

Michael had an enterprising
spirit since his youth—business owner, lawyer, Oregon rock and silica
entrepreneur, business strategy and planning, among other interests—but his
love has been his volunteer community activities and good citizenship. In
recent years his special interests have included the arts field and working in
the local arts with his wife. He was an active member of several community
organizations and special causes. He was a devoted member of his church, St.
Anne Catholic Church in Grants Pass. He was also an initial and continuing
supporter of St. Rita's Retreat Center in Rogue River. He was a long-time
photographer, sharing his work far and wide.

Michael was born in 1942 at
St. Anthony Hospital in Hays, Kansas—where in 1917 his father was born. He
graduated from Hays High School in 1960. He earned a degree In Business
Administration/Minor in Economics at Fort Hays Kansas State University in 1968 and
completed his law degree at the University of Oregon in 1971.

While Michael lived away from
Hays and the Bird Family Farm for most of his adult life, he retained his
birthplace as an essential, continuing part of his life, legacy, and spirit.

Funeral services will be at
St. Anne Catholic Church on Monday, October 14. Rosary recitation will be at 10
a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Presiding will be Fr. Michael
Walker. A reception will follow at 12 noon at Si Casa Flores restaurant, 202 NE
Beacon Drive, Grants Pass.

His family will have a
memorial service at the Bird Family Farm in the Spring of 2025, date to be
announced later.

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 </figure>Michael James Bird 1942-2024, a Hays, Kansas native and
long-time Grants Pass, Oregon lawyer, businessman, community leader, and
friend-to-many Michael J. Bird died peacefully at his home surrounded by family
on September 22, 2024.Michael is survived by his
wife of 46 years, Katherine Bird; sons Sterling R. Bird and Ryal T. Bird;
stepsons Robert D. Christman and Ashlee R. Christman; siblings Martha Bird
Roberts; John T. Bird (Jo Ann Jennings), David (Lori); and Susan Bird; brother-in-law
Edmond Rodriguez (Giti), sisters-in-law Inez Doerter and Terry McDonald (Ed);
grandchildren Sterling Bird, Spencer Bird (Anabel), Sabrina Paton (Blake), Blue
Christman, Ali Christman, McKenna Christman, Abbie Christman, and Astrid
Ranneberg, in addition to several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by former wife Janet Lorimor Bird, parents Mike and Agnes Bird; and his beloved
grandparents.Michael had an enterprising
spirit since his youth—business owner, lawyer, Oregon rock and silica
entrepreneur, business strategy and planning, among other interests—but his
love has been his volunteer community activities and good citizenship. In
recent years his special interests have included the arts field and working in
the local arts with his wife. He was an active member of several community
organizations and special causes. He was a devoted member of his church, St.
Anne Catholic Church in Grants Pass. He was also an initial and continuing
supporter of St. Rita's Retreat Center in Rogue River. He was a long-time
photographer, sharing his work far and wide.Michael was born in 1942 at
St. Anthony Hospital in Hays, Kansas—where in 1917 his father was born. He
graduated from Hays High School in 1960. He earned a degree In Business
Administration/Minor in Economics at Fort Hays Kansas State University in 1968 and
completed his law degree at the University of Oregon in 1971.While Michael lived away from
Hays and the Bird Family Farm for most of his adult life, he retained his
birthplace as an essential, continuing part of his life, legacy, and spirit.Funeral services will be at
St. Anne Catholic Church on Monday, October 14. Rosary recitation will be at 10
a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Presiding will be Fr. Michael
Walker. A reception will follow at 12 noon at Si Casa Flores restaurant, 202 NE
Beacon Drive, Grants Pass.His family will have a
memorial service at the Bird Family Farm in the Spring of 2025, date to be
announced later.

Michael James Bird

EMPORIA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's cross country team, currently ranked No. 21 in the latest USTFCCCA NCAA DII National Coaches' Poll, earned its third-consecutive victory Friday in dominating fashion, turning in a perfect score of 15 team points to win the Emporia State Invitational. The Tigers had seven runners in the top eight and eight in the top 10.

This is Fort Hays State's sixth-straight victory in a regular season race in Emporia dating back to 2014. The Tigers finished 41 points in front of second-place Emporia State. FHSU has yet to lose to a non-DI team in 2024.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/emily-diercks/8438">Emily Diercks</a>&nbsp;took home the individual title, completing the five-kilometer Jones Park Cross Country Course in 18:06.1. The win gave FHSU the individual champion at this race for a second year in a row after&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/regan-hodsden/7642">Regan Hodsden</a>&nbsp;picked up the victory in 2023.

An unattached runner finished second, while the next six runners to cross the line were all Tigers.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/jaycee-vath/8137">Jaycee Vath</a>&nbsp;placed third with a time of 18:33.8, finishing in the top three at this race for a second year in a row after placing second in 2023.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/emma-weiner/8147">Emma Weiner</a>&nbsp;was fourth in the field of 35 finishers, completing the race in 18:50.9.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/darian-hudgeons/8133">Darian Hudgeons</a>&nbsp;rounded out the top five, posting a time of 19:06.1.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/ashlyn-harbaugh/8132">Ashlyn Harbaugh</a>&nbsp;was close behind in sixth, traversing the course in 19:12.0.

The Tigers will next compete on Saturday, October 26 when they travel to St. Joseph, Mo. for the 2024 MIAA Championships. The women's six-kilometer championship is slated to begin at 11 a.m.

Full FHSU Results 1st - Fort Hays State - 15 points 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/emily-diercks/8438">Emily Diercks</a>&nbsp;- 18:06.1 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/jaycee-vath/8137">Jaycee Vath</a>&nbsp;- 18:33.8 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/emma-weiner/8147">Emma Weiner</a>&nbsp;- 18:50.9 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/darian-hudgeons/8133">Darian Hudgeons</a>&nbsp;- 19:06.1 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/ashlyn-harbaugh/8132">Ashlyn Harbaugh</a>&nbsp;- 19:12.0 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/makenzie-premer/8146">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;- 19:29.5 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/madison-sutterfield/8136">Madison Sutterfield</a>&nbsp;- 19:45.7 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/abbye-hudson/8134">Abbye Hudson</a>&nbsp;- 20:01.1 12th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/brenna-murphy/8135">Brenna Murphy</a>&nbsp;- 20:12.6 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/arely-maldonado/8144">Arely Maldonado</a>&nbsp;- 20:13.9 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/morgan-beckwith/8140">Morgan Beckwith</a>&nbsp;- 20:25.2 20th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/keziah-bachman/8138">Keziah Bachman</a>&nbsp;- 21:09.7 21st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/alayna-cossaart/8131">Alayna Cossaart</a>&nbsp;- 21:10.2 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/kyra-nippert/8145">Kyra Nippert</a>&nbsp;- 21:11.0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/taylor-hoskinson/8143">Taylor Hoskinson</a>&nbsp;- DNF&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728701038905.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsEMPORIA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's cross country team, currently ranked No. 21 in the latest USTFCCCA NCAA DII National Coaches' Poll, earned its third-consecutive victory Friday in dominating fashion, turning in a perfect score of 15 team points to win the Emporia State Invitational. The Tigers had seven runners in the top eight and eight in the top 10.This is Fort Hays State's sixth-straight victory in a regular season race in Emporia dating back to 2014. The Tigers finished 41 points in front of second-place Emporia State. FHSU has yet to lose to a non-DI team in 2024.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/emily-diercks/8438">Emily Diercks</a>&nbsp;took home the individual title, completing the five-kilometer Jones Park Cross Country Course in 18:06.1. The win gave FHSU the individual champion at this race for a second year in a row after&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/regan-hodsden/7642">Regan Hodsden</a>&nbsp;picked up the victory in 2023.An unattached runner finished second, while the next six runners to cross the line were all Tigers.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/jaycee-vath/8137">Jaycee Vath</a>&nbsp;placed third with a time of 18:33.8, finishing in the top three at this race for a second year in a row after placing second in 2023.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/emma-weiner/8147">Emma Weiner</a>&nbsp;was fourth in the field of 35 finishers, completing the race in 18:50.9.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/darian-hudgeons/8133">Darian Hudgeons</a>&nbsp;rounded out the top five, posting a time of 19:06.1.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/ashlyn-harbaugh/8132">Ashlyn Harbaugh</a>&nbsp;was close behind in sixth, traversing the course in 19:12.0.UP NEXTThe Tigers will next compete on Saturday, October 26 when they travel to St. Joseph, Mo. for the 2024 MIAA Championships. The women's six-kilometer championship is slated to begin at 11 a.m.Full FHSU Results 1st - Fort Hays State - 15 points 1st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/emily-diercks/8438">Emily Diercks</a>&nbsp;- 18:06.1 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/jaycee-vath/8137">Jaycee Vath</a>&nbsp;- 18:33.8 4th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/emma-weiner/8147">Emma Weiner</a>&nbsp;- 18:50.9 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/darian-hudgeons/8133">Darian Hudgeons</a>&nbsp;- 19:06.1 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/ashlyn-harbaugh/8132">Ashlyn Harbaugh</a>&nbsp;- 19:12.0 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/makenzie-premer/8146">Makenzie Premer</a>&nbsp;- 19:29.5 8th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/madison-sutterfield/8136">Madison Sutterfield</a>&nbsp;- 19:45.7 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/abbye-hudson/8134">Abbye Hudson</a>&nbsp;- 20:01.1 12th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/brenna-murphy/8135">Brenna Murphy</a>&nbsp;- 20:12.6 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/arely-maldonado/8144">Arely Maldonado</a>&nbsp;- 20:13.9 14th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/morgan-beckwith/8140">Morgan Beckwith</a>&nbsp;- 20:25.2 20th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/keziah-bachman/8138">Keziah Bachman</a>&nbsp;- 21:09.7 21st -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/alayna-cossaart/8131">Alayna Cossaart</a>&nbsp;- 21:10.2 22nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/kyra-nippert/8145">Kyra Nippert</a>&nbsp;- 21:11.0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-cross-country/roster/taylor-hoskinson/8143">Taylor Hoskinson</a>&nbsp;- DNF&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏃‍♀️ Tiger women post perfect score in Emporia, win third straight

EMPORIA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State men's cross country team placed five runners in the top seven Friday at the Emporia State Invitational, helping the Tigers to their second team victory of the season. FHSU racked up 18 team points in the process, 41 points in front of second-place Central Missouri.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/christian-darrah/8164">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers to the line, placing second with a time of 26:10.8 in the eight-kilometer race.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/jaret-pfizenmaier/8157">Jaret Pfizenmaier</a>&nbsp;placed third out of 48 finishers, crossing the line in 27:00.5.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/cole-krug/8165">Cole Krug</a>&nbsp;finished in fifth place, turning in a time of 27:23.8.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/brady-conway/8163">Brady Conway</a>&nbsp;completed the trek in 27:31.1, placing sixth, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/chayse-mccullough/8385">Chayse McCullough</a>&nbsp;close behind in seventh after traversing the course in 27:39.9.

Competing unattached, Siyabonga Mokgothu&nbsp;won the race in 25:42.2.

The Tigers will next compete on Saturday, October 26 when they travel to St. Joseph, Mo. for the 2024 MIAA Championships. The men's eight-kilometer championship is slated to begin at 10 a.m.

1st - Fort Hays State - 18 points 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/christian-darrah/8164">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;- 26:10.8 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/jaret-pfizenmaier/8157">Jaret Pfizenmaier</a>&nbsp;- 27:00.5 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/cole-krug/8165">Cole Krug</a>&nbsp;- 27:23.8 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/brady-conway/8163">Brady Conway</a>&nbsp;- 27:37.1 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/chayse-mccullough/8385">Chayse McCullough</a>&nbsp;- 27:39.9 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/noah-morenz/8156">Noah Morenz</a>&nbsp;- 27:50.0 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/daniel-bechle/8148">Daniel Bechle</a>&nbsp;- 27:55.3 11th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/kaiden-esfeld/8153">Kaiden Esfeld</a>&nbsp;- 28:02.7 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/ian-weich/8173">Ian Weich</a>&nbsp;- 28:06.3 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/brady-stegman/8159">Brady Stegman</a>&nbsp;- 28:29.3 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/ethan-fisher/8154">Ethan Fisher</a>&nbsp;- 28:46.5 24th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/emery-wolfe/8162">Emery Wolfe</a>&nbsp;- 29:16.4 25th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/ethan-emmons/8152">Ethan Emmons</a>&nbsp;- 29:18.1 27th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/lucas-cisneros/8150">Lucas Cisneros</a>&nbsp;- 29:28.3&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728700876138.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsEMPORIA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State men's cross country team placed five runners in the top seven Friday at the Emporia State Invitational, helping the Tigers to their second team victory of the season. FHSU racked up 18 team points in the process, 41 points in front of second-place Central Missouri.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/christian-darrah/8164">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers to the line, placing second with a time of 26:10.8 in the eight-kilometer race.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/jaret-pfizenmaier/8157">Jaret Pfizenmaier</a>&nbsp;placed third out of 48 finishers, crossing the line in 27:00.5.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/cole-krug/8165">Cole Krug</a>&nbsp;finished in fifth place, turning in a time of 27:23.8.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/brady-conway/8163">Brady Conway</a>&nbsp;completed the trek in 27:31.1, placing sixth, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/chayse-mccullough/8385">Chayse McCullough</a>&nbsp;close behind in seventh after traversing the course in 27:39.9.Competing unattached, Siyabonga Mokgothu&nbsp;won the race in 25:42.2.UP NEXTThe Tigers will next compete on Saturday, October 26 when they travel to St. Joseph, Mo. for the 2024 MIAA Championships. The men's eight-kilometer championship is slated to begin at 10 a.m.1st - Fort Hays State - 18 points 2nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/christian-darrah/8164">Christian Darrah</a>&nbsp;- 26:10.8 3rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/jaret-pfizenmaier/8157">Jaret Pfizenmaier</a>&nbsp;- 27:00.5 5th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/cole-krug/8165">Cole Krug</a>&nbsp;- 27:23.8 6th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/brady-conway/8163">Brady Conway</a>&nbsp;- 27:37.1 7th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/chayse-mccullough/8385">Chayse McCullough</a>&nbsp;- 27:39.9 9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/noah-morenz/8156">Noah Morenz</a>&nbsp;- 27:50.0 10th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/daniel-bechle/8148">Daniel Bechle</a>&nbsp;- 27:55.3 11th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/kaiden-esfeld/8153">Kaiden Esfeld</a>&nbsp;- 28:02.7 13th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/ian-weich/8173">Ian Weich</a>&nbsp;- 28:06.3 17th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/brady-stegman/8159">Brady Stegman</a>&nbsp;- 28:29.3 19th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/ethan-fisher/8154">Ethan Fisher</a>&nbsp;- 28:46.5 24th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/emery-wolfe/8162">Emery Wolfe</a>&nbsp;- 29:16.4 25th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/ethan-emmons/8152">Ethan Emmons</a>&nbsp;- 29:18.1 27th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-cross-country/roster/lucas-cisneros/8150">Lucas Cisneros</a>&nbsp;- 29:28.3&nbsp;&nbsp;