A Hutchinson firefighter’s vacation to Florida turned into a lifesaving moment when he jumped into action at Epcot after seeing a woman collapse in line for a ride.

Engineer Jacob Younger, assigned to Hutchinson Fire Department Station 3, was on a long-planned trip with high school friends when he noticed an older woman suddenly grab her chest, her mouth drop open, and her eyes go blank before falling to the ground.

“There were a lot of people around her, so it was hard to tell what was happening,” Younger said. “I told one of the Disney workers, and they said help was on the way. But the more I watched, it didn’t look like she was breathing. Nothing was getting better, so I went back to see if I could help.”

Trained as both a firefighter and EMT, Younger quickly realized the woman had no pulse. “That’s when I jumped in to start CPR,” he said. “I did compressions until the paramedics arrived and kept helping until the fire crew took over.”

Just this past week, Younger’s battalion chief told him that the woman had survived and walked out of the hospital — a rare outcome for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer said, "I proud of the men and women of our department still doing what they do even when they are not on duty."&nbsp;

“The type of guy you want on your team”

Captain Calen Dunn, who works alongside Younger at Station 3, said he wasn’t surprised by his engineer’s quick response — even while off duty.

“I’ve had him since July, when we both got promoted at the same time,” Dunn said. “He’s one of those guys who’ll do anything for you — the type you always want on your team.”

Station 3, located in south Hutchinson, is one of the city’s busiest stations, handling a steady stream of medical and emergency calls. As an engineer, Younger is responsible for safely navigating the fire engine through city streets, positioning it correctly at scenes, and managing water flow during structure fires.

“It takes a lot of skill and attention to detail,” Dunn said. “He’s the one doing the math, making sure everything flows right. That same mindset carries over to medical calls — it’s all about precision and staying calm under pressure.”

Hutchinson firefighters respond to far more medical calls than fires, and all are EMT-certified. Their training allows them to provide life-saving care within minutes — often arriving before EMS.

“The fire department has more stations across town, so we’re often first on scene,” Dunn said. “Everyone on the truck can assess and start treatment. When EMS arrives, we already have vital information and can help speed things along.”

He added that most cardiac arrests aren’t witnessed and that survival rates are low. “To have someone survive like that — it’s incredible. And Jacob didn’t do it for recognition. He just did what was right.”

Younger performed three to four full rounds of compressions without stopping — a physically demanding effort that Dunn said demonstrated both training and endurance. “It’s exhausting work,” Dunn said. “But that’s what we train for. When the department later sent him a challenge coin and told him the person survived, that meant a lot. Challenge coins really mean something in the fire service.”

Both Dunn and Younger said the profession is built on service and integrity, not accolades.

“We’re here because it’s what we’re called to do,” Dunn said. “The pat on the back is nice, but that’s not why we’re here. If someone’s in it for that, they’re probably in the wrong profession.”

For Younger, the reward is simple: “You’re showing up on a stranger’s worst day and making a difference,” he said. “That’s what makes this job so rewarding.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761444656708.jpeg" alt="Enigneer Jacob Younger (Photo courtesy Hutchinson Fire Department" />
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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch PostA Hutchinson firefighter’s vacation to Florida turned into a lifesaving moment when he jumped into action at Epcot after seeing a woman collapse in line for a ride.Engineer Jacob Younger, assigned to Hutchinson Fire Department Station 3, was on a long-planned trip with high school friends when he noticed an older woman suddenly grab her chest, her mouth drop open, and her eyes go blank before falling to the ground.“There were a lot of people around her, so it was hard to tell what was happening,” Younger said. “I told one of the Disney workers, and they said help was on the way. But the more I watched, it didn’t look like she was breathing. Nothing was getting better, so I went back to see if I could help.”Trained as both a firefighter and EMT, Younger quickly realized the woman had no pulse. “That’s when I jumped in to start CPR,” he said. “I did compressions until the paramedics arrived and kept helping until the fire crew took over.”Just this past week, Younger’s battalion chief told him that the woman had survived and walked out of the hospital — a rare outcome for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer said, "I proud of the men and women of our department still doing what they do even when they are not on duty."&nbsp;<h2>“The type of guy you want on your team”</h2>Captain Calen Dunn, who works alongside Younger at Station 3, said he wasn’t surprised by his engineer’s quick response — even while off duty.“I’ve had him since July, when we both got promoted at the same time,” Dunn said. “He’s one of those guys who’ll do anything for you — the type you always want on your team.”Station 3, located in south Hutchinson, is one of the city’s busiest stations, handling a steady stream of medical and emergency calls. As an engineer, Younger is responsible for safely navigating the fire engine through city streets, positioning it correctly at scenes, and managing water flow during structure fires.“It takes a lot of skill and attention to detail,” Dunn said. “He’s the one doing the math, making sure everything flows right. That same mindset carries over to medical calls — it’s all about precision and staying calm under pressure.”<h2>Training, Dedication, and Heart</h2>Hutchinson firefighters respond to far more medical calls than fires, and all are EMT-certified. Their training allows them to provide life-saving care within minutes — often arriving before EMS.“The fire department has more stations across town, so we’re often first on scene,” Dunn said. “Everyone on the truck can assess and start treatment. When EMS arrives, we already have vital information and can help speed things along.”He added that most cardiac arrests aren’t witnessed and that survival rates are low. “To have someone survive like that — it’s incredible. And Jacob didn’t do it for recognition. He just did what was right.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761445247520.jpeg" alt="Challenge coin presented to Engineer Jacob Younger-Hutch Post photo" />
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 </figure>Younger performed three to four full rounds of compressions without stopping — a physically demanding effort that Dunn said demonstrated both training and endurance. “It’s exhausting work,” Dunn said. “But that’s what we train for. When the department later sent him a challenge coin and told him the person survived, that meant a lot. Challenge coins really mean something in the fire service.”<h2>“We’re Called to Do It”</h2>Both Dunn and Younger said the profession is built on service and integrity, not accolades.“We’re here because it’s what we’re called to do,” Dunn said. “The pat on the back is nice, but that’s not why we’re here. If someone’s in it for that, they’re probably in the wrong profession.”For Younger, the reward is simple: “You’re showing up on a stranger’s worst day and making a difference,” he said. “That’s what makes this job so rewarding.”

Kansas firefighter on vacation saves woman's life

By ISABELLA VOLMERT and JOHN HANNA Associated Press

For most of President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump's</a>&nbsp;second term, Republicans have bent to his will. But in two Midwestern states, Trump's plan to maintain control of the U.S. House in next year’s election by having Republicans&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/what-know-redistricting-states-voting-maps-congress-d3a30328bec161d50a7ab52ac48f23d5">redraw congressional districts</a>&nbsp;has hit a roadblock.

Despite weeks of campaigning by the White House, Republicans in Indiana and Kansas say their party doesn't have enough votes to pass new, more GOP-friendly maps. It's made the two states outliers in the rush to redistrict — places where Republican-majority legislatures are unwilling or unable to heed Trump's call and help preserve the party’s control on Capitol Hill.

Lawmakers in the two states still may be persuaded, and the White House push, which has included an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/indiana-redistricting-trump-white-house-eb176b036043caafb923fa30b8ef856d">Oval Office meeting</a>&nbsp;for Indiana lawmakers and two trips to Indianapolis by Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jd-vance">JD Vance</a>, is expected to continue. But for now, it's a rare setback for the president and his efforts to maintain a compliant GOP-held Congress after the 2026 midterms.

Typically, states redraw the boundaries of their congressional districts every 10 years, based on census data. But because midterm elections typically tend to favor the party not in power, Trump is pressuring Republicans to devise new maps that favor the GOP.

Democrats only need to gain three seats to flip House control, and the fight has become a bruising back-and-forth.

With new maps of their own, multiple Democratic states are moving to counter any gains made by Republicans. The latest, Virginia, is expected to take up the issue in a special session starting Monday.

Indiana, whose House delegation has seven Republicans and two Democrats, was one of the first states on which the Trump administration focused its redistricting efforts this summer.

But a spokesperson for state Senate Leader Rodric Bray’s office said Thursday that the chamber lacks the votes to redistrict. With only 10 Democrats in the 50-member Senate, that means more than a dozen of the 40 Republicans oppose the idea.

Bray's office did not respond to multiple requests for an interview.

The holdouts may come from a few schools of thought. New political lines, if&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/redistricting-gerrymandering-dummymandering-885d3af597621322b10d889fb9a81f96">poorly executed</a>, could make solidly Republican districts more competitive. Others believe it is simply wrong to stack the deck.

“We are being asked to create a new culture in which it would be normal for a political party to select new voters, not once a decade — but any time it fears the consequences of an approaching election,” state Sen. Spencer Deery, a Republican, said in a statement in August.

Deery’s office did not respond to a request for an interview and said the statement stands.

A common argument in favor of new maps is that Democratic-run states such as Massachusetts have no Republican representatives while Illinois has used redistricting for partisan advantage — a process known as gerrymandering.

“For decades, Democrat states have gerrymandered in the dark of the night,” Republican state Sen. Chris Garten said on social media. “We can no longer sit idly by as our country is stolen from us.”

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, who would vote to break a tie in the state Senate if needed, recently called on lawmakers to forge ahead with redistricting and criticized then for not being sufficiently conservative.

“For years, it has been said accurately that the Indiana Senate is where conservative ideas from the House go to die,” Beckwith said in a social media post.

Indiana is staunchly conservative, but its Republicans tend to foster a deliberate temperance.

“Hoosiers, it’s very tough to to predict us, other than to say we’re very cautious," former GOP state lawmaker Mike Murphy said. “We’re not into trends.”

The squeamishness reflects a certain independent streak held by voters in both states and a willingness by some to push back.

Writing in The Washington Post last week, former Gov. Mitch Daniels, a Republican, urged Indiana lawmakers to resist the push to redistrict. "Someone has to lead in climbing out of the mudhole,” he said.

“Hoosiers, like most Americans, place a high value on fairness and react badly to its naked violation,” he wrote.

In Kansas, Republicans also struggle to find votes

In Kansas, Republican legislative leaders are trying to bypass the Democratic governor and force a special session for only the second time in the state’s 164-year history. Gov. Laura Kelly opposes mid-decade redistricting and has suggested it could be unconstitutional.

The Kansas Constitution allows GOP lawmakers to force a special session with a petition signed by two-thirds of both chambers — also the supermajorities needed to override Kelly's expected veto of a new map. Republicans hold four more seats than the two-thirds majority in both the state Senate and House. In either, a defection of five Republicans would sink the effort.

Weeks after state Senate President Ty Masterson announced the push for a special session, GOP leaders were struggling to get the last few signatures needed.

Among the holdouts is Rep. Mark Schreiber, who represents a district southwest of Topeka,. He told The Associated Press that "did not sign a petition to call a special session, and I have no plans to sign one.” Schreiber said he believes redistricting should be used only to reflect shifts in population after the once-every-10-year census.

“Redistricting by either party in midcycle should not be done,” he said.

Republicans would likely target U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, the Democrat representing the mostly Kansas City area 3rd Congressional District, which includes Johnson County, the state’s most populous. The suburban county accounts for more than 85% of the vote and has trended to the left since 2016.

Kansas has a sizable number of moderate Republicans, and 29% of the state's 2 million voters are registered as politically unaffiliated. Both groups are prominent in Johnson County.

Republican legislators previously tried to hurt Davids’ chances of reelection when redrawing the district, but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-abortion-biden-legislature-c33d92d6b33fc33c524f6b78024f3700">she won</a>&nbsp;in 2022 and 2024 by more than 10 percentage points.

“They tried it once and couldn’t get it done,” said Jack Shearer, an 82-year-old registered Republican from suburban Kansas City.

But a mid-decade redistricting has support among some Republicans in the county. State Sen. Doug Shane, whose district includes part of the county, said he believes his constituents would be amenable to splitting it.

“Splitting counties is not unprecedented and occurs in a number of congressional districts around the country,” he said in an email.

Volmert reported from Lansing, Mich., and Hanna from Topeka, Kan. Associated Press writer Heather Hollingsworth in Lenexa, Kan., contributed to this report.

<figure>
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 </figure>By ISABELLA VOLMERT and JOHN HANNA Associated PressFor most of President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump's</a>&nbsp;second term, Republicans have bent to his will. But in two Midwestern states, Trump's plan to maintain control of the U.S. House in next year’s election by having Republicans&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/what-know-redistricting-states-voting-maps-congress-d3a30328bec161d50a7ab52ac48f23d5">redraw congressional districts</a>&nbsp;has hit a roadblock.Despite weeks of campaigning by the White House, Republicans in Indiana and Kansas say their party doesn't have enough votes to pass new, more GOP-friendly maps. It's made the two states outliers in the rush to redistrict — places where Republican-majority legislatures are unwilling or unable to heed Trump's call and help preserve the party’s control on Capitol Hill.Lawmakers in the two states still may be persuaded, and the White House push, which has included an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/indiana-redistricting-trump-white-house-eb176b036043caafb923fa30b8ef856d">Oval Office meeting</a>&nbsp;for Indiana lawmakers and two trips to Indianapolis by Vice President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jd-vance">JD Vance</a>, is expected to continue. But for now, it's a rare setback for the president and his efforts to maintain a compliant GOP-held Congress after the 2026 midterms.Typically, states redraw the boundaries of their congressional districts every 10 years, based on census data. But because midterm elections typically tend to favor the party not in power, Trump is pressuring Republicans to devise new maps that favor the GOP.Democrats only need to gain three seats to flip House control, and the fight has become a bruising back-and-forth.With new maps of their own, multiple Democratic states are moving to counter any gains made by Republicans. The latest, Virginia, is expected to take up the issue in a special session starting Monday.<h2>Hoosier state hesitates</h2>Indiana, whose House delegation has seven Republicans and two Democrats, was one of the first states on which the Trump administration focused its redistricting efforts this summer.But a spokesperson for state Senate Leader Rodric Bray’s office said Thursday that the chamber lacks the votes to redistrict. With only 10 Democrats in the 50-member Senate, that means more than a dozen of the 40 Republicans oppose the idea.Bray's office did not respond to multiple requests for an interview.The holdouts may come from a few schools of thought. New political lines, if&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/redistricting-gerrymandering-dummymandering-885d3af597621322b10d889fb9a81f96">poorly executed</a>, could make solidly Republican districts more competitive. Others believe it is simply wrong to stack the deck.“We are being asked to create a new culture in which it would be normal for a political party to select new voters, not once a decade — but any time it fears the consequences of an approaching election,” state Sen. Spencer Deery, a Republican, said in a statement in August.Deery’s office did not respond to a request for an interview and said the statement stands.A common argument in favor of new maps is that Democratic-run states such as Massachusetts have no Republican representatives while Illinois has used redistricting for partisan advantage — a process known as gerrymandering.“For decades, Democrat states have gerrymandered in the dark of the night,” Republican state Sen. Chris Garten said on social media. “We can no longer sit idly by as our country is stolen from us.”Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, who would vote to break a tie in the state Senate if needed, recently called on lawmakers to forge ahead with redistricting and criticized then for not being sufficiently conservative.“For years, it has been said accurately that the Indiana Senate is where conservative ideas from the House go to die,” Beckwith said in a social media post.Indiana is staunchly conservative, but its Republicans tend to foster a deliberate temperance.“Hoosiers, it’s very tough to to predict us, other than to say we’re very cautious," former GOP state lawmaker Mike Murphy said. “We’re not into trends.”The squeamishness reflects a certain independent streak held by voters in both states and a willingness by some to push back.Writing in The Washington Post last week, former Gov. Mitch Daniels, a Republican, urged Indiana lawmakers to resist the push to redistrict. "Someone has to lead in climbing out of the mudhole,” he said.“Hoosiers, like most Americans, place a high value on fairness and react badly to its naked violation,” he wrote.<h2>In Kansas, Republicans also struggle to find votes</h2>In Kansas, Republican legislative leaders are trying to bypass the Democratic governor and force a special session for only the second time in the state’s 164-year history. Gov. Laura Kelly opposes mid-decade redistricting and has suggested it could be unconstitutional.The Kansas Constitution allows GOP lawmakers to force a special session with a petition signed by two-thirds of both chambers — also the supermajorities needed to override Kelly's expected veto of a new map. Republicans hold four more seats than the two-thirds majority in both the state Senate and House. In either, a defection of five Republicans would sink the effort.Weeks after state Senate President Ty Masterson announced the push for a special session, GOP leaders were struggling to get the last few signatures needed.Among the holdouts is Rep. Mark Schreiber, who represents a district southwest of Topeka,. He told The Associated Press that "did not sign a petition to call a special session, and I have no plans to sign one.” Schreiber said he believes redistricting should be used only to reflect shifts in population after the once-every-10-year census.“Redistricting by either party in midcycle should not be done,” he said.Republicans would likely target U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, the Democrat representing the mostly Kansas City area 3rd Congressional District, which includes Johnson County, the state’s most populous. The suburban county accounts for more than 85% of the vote and has trended to the left since 2016.Kansas has a sizable number of moderate Republicans, and 29% of the state's 2 million voters are registered as politically unaffiliated. Both groups are prominent in Johnson County.Republican legislators previously tried to hurt Davids’ chances of reelection when redrawing the district, but&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-abortion-biden-legislature-c33d92d6b33fc33c524f6b78024f3700">she won</a>&nbsp;in 2022 and 2024 by more than 10 percentage points.“They tried it once and couldn’t get it done,” said Jack Shearer, an 82-year-old registered Republican from suburban Kansas City.But a mid-decade redistricting has support among some Republicans in the county. State Sen. Doug Shane, whose district includes part of the county, said he believes his constituents would be amenable to splitting it.“Splitting counties is not unprecedented and occurs in a number of congressional districts around the country,” he said in an email.__Volmert reported from Lansing, Mich., and Hanna from Topeka, Kan. Associated Press writer Heather Hollingsworth in Lenexa, Kan., contributed to this report.

Redistricting push hits roadblocks in Kansas and Indiana as GOP lawmakers resist

By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

The 2025 Ellis County Fair drew thousands of attendees, providing the fair board with a boost for next year.

"We had over $100,000 in expenses. With the tickets that came in and our sponsor money, we broke even with a little bit left to start next year's fair," Ellis County Fair Vice President Jill Pfannenstiel said.

Pfannenstiel said more than 3,500 people attended the paid main events, with additional crowds drawn to exhibits and free attractions such as the five nights of rock.

She said the fair initially struggled to secure sponsorships, but extra community support made this year stronger than the last.

"If we don't have the community support and the sponsorships for the fair, we won't be able to have the main events, the petting zoo and the Midway bands," Pfannenstiel said. "A lot of that stuff is free for families."

Pfannenstiel said the 4-H livestock sale saw an increase of more than $16,000 from the previous year, and the sale generated more than $100,000 in premiums and payments to 4-H members.

The sale allows youth to auction off market steers, pigs, lambs and goats, with buyers either purchasing the animals for processing or paying a premium so participants can keep them.

There were 254 exhibitors and 1,744 entries.

Pfannenstiel said <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/076d48a8-35d1-42d3-927f-35f1c6e30e24">Midget Wrestling Warriors</a> drew the biggest crowd among grandstand events this year. However, she said the event will not return in 2026.

"We're actually going to end the fair on a Friday this coming year instead of Saturday," she said. "Just to help the 4-H kids and families recover from a week-long event. It'll also be a cost savings for us not to have another main event Saturday night."

The 2026 county fair will run from July 14 to 17.

Other grandstand events from this year's fair included the <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/6fc57391-a497-4027-a3a0-77b377726ea9">RPM Speedway races</a>, <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/d33f02a2-1e2c-4f82-996b-b558bd1360cd">KPRA Rodeo</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/f53dc94a-5ff3-400b-b1a1-4ab7afed9ac7">Ranch Rodeo</a>, in addition to dozens of family activities throughout the week.

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 <figcaption>Ellis County Fair 2025 KPRA Rodeo. Photo by Tony Guerrero/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By TONY GUERRERO Hays PostThe 2025 Ellis County Fair drew thousands of attendees, providing the fair board with a boost for next year."We had over $100,000 in expenses. With the tickets that came in and our sponsor money, we broke even with a little bit left to start next year's fair," Ellis County Fair Vice President Jill Pfannenstiel said.Pfannenstiel said more than 3,500 people attended the paid main events, with additional crowds drawn to exhibits and free attractions such as the five nights of rock.She said the fair initially struggled to secure sponsorships, but extra community support made this year stronger than the last."If we don't have the community support and the sponsorships for the fair, we won't be able to have the main events, the petting zoo and the Midway bands," Pfannenstiel said. "A lot of that stuff is free for families."Pfannenstiel said the 4-H livestock sale saw an increase of more than $16,000 from the previous year, and the sale generated more than $100,000 in premiums and payments to 4-H members.The sale allows youth to auction off market steers, pigs, lambs and goats, with buyers either purchasing the animals for processing or paying a premium so participants can keep them.There were 254 exhibitors and 1,744 entries.Pfannenstiel said <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/076d48a8-35d1-42d3-927f-35f1c6e30e24">Midget Wrestling Warriors</a> drew the biggest crowd among grandstand events this year. However, she said the event will not return in 2026."We're actually going to end the fair on a Friday this coming year instead of Saturday," she said. "Just to help the 4-H kids and families recover from a week-long event. It'll also be a cost savings for us not to have another main event Saturday night."The 2026 county fair will run from July 14 to 17.Other grandstand events from this year's fair included the <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/6fc57391-a497-4027-a3a0-77b377726ea9">RPM Speedway races</a>, <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/d33f02a2-1e2c-4f82-996b-b558bd1360cd">KPRA Rodeo</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/f53dc94a-5ff3-400b-b1a1-4ab7afed9ac7">Ranch Rodeo</a>, in addition to dozens of family activities throughout the week.

Ellis County Fair sees strong turnout, prepares for 2026

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🏈 Polley field goal lifts Tigers to OT win at Washburn

VICTORIA – The Victoria volleyball team is headed to the 1A
Division II state tournament. The Knights defeated Wallace County and
Wheatland-Grinnell to win their own Sub-State Saturday.

The Knights (34-6) lost the first set in both matches but
battled back to win the final two including an epic 28-26 win in the decisive
set in the title match. 

Victoria def. Wallace County 24-26, 25-21, 25-22
Wheatland Grinnell def. Western Plains 25-13, 25-19
Victoria def. Wheatland Grinnell 19-25, 25-22, 28-26

Quinter advanced to the 1A Division I state tournament after
winning their own regional. The Bulldogs (28-1) lost the first set in both
matches but came back to defeat Hill City and Decatur Community in three sets. 

Quinter def. Hill City 21-25, 25-19, 25-16
Decatur Community def. Ellis 25-18, 25-13
Quinter def. Decatur Community 17-25, 23-25, 23-25

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 <figcaption>The Victoria Knights volleyball team after winning their own Class 1A Division 2 Sub-State on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Victoria, Kan. (Courtesy photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsVICTORIA – The Victoria volleyball team is headed to the 1A
Division II state tournament. The Knights defeated Wallace County and
Wheatland-Grinnell to win their own Sub-State Saturday.The Knights (34-6) lost the first set in both matches but
battled back to win the final two including an epic 28-26 win in the decisive
set in the title match. Victoria def. Wallace County 24-26, 25-21, 25-22
Wheatland Grinnell def. Western Plains 25-13, 25-19
Victoria def. Wheatland Grinnell 19-25, 25-22, 28-26Quinter advanced to the 1A Division I state tournament after
winning their own regional. The Bulldogs (28-1) lost the first set in both
matches but came back to defeat Hill City and Decatur Community in three sets. Quinter def. Hill City 21-25, 25-19, 25-16
Decatur Community def. Ellis 25-18, 25-13
Quinter def. Decatur Community 17-25, 23-25, 23-25

🏐 Victoria, Quinter advance to state

Both the Hays High and TMP-Marian football teams will have
home games in Week Nine as the Kansas State High School Activities Association
released their postseason brackets Saturday.

<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6170">Class 6A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6172">Class&nbsp; 5A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6171">Class 4A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6173">Class 3A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6173">Class 2A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6175">Class 1A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6176">8-Man, DI Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6177">8-Man DII Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6178">6-Man Bracket</a>

The Indians (6-2) are the five-seed in 5A West and will host
Goddard-Eisenhower (2-6) Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the new Hays High School.
The Monarchs (6-2) are the seven-seed in Class 1A West and will take on Blue
Rapids-Valley Heights (4-4) Friday at 7 p.m. at Lewis Field. Plainville is the
12-seed in Class 1A West and will travel to Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic at 7
p.m. Friday. Smith Center (8-0) is the No. 2 seed in 1A West and hosts
Whitewater-Remington (2-6) Friday.

Victoria (7-0) was the District 6 winner in Class 1A
Division 2 and will host Norwich (1-7) Thursday at 6 p.m.. Wheatland-Grinnell
(3-5) finished fourth in District 8 and will travel to Jetmore to face Hodgeman
County (7-1) Friday. Logan/Palco (6-2) was the District 8 runner-up and will host
Satanta (1-7) Friday in Logan. Osborne (3-4) &nbsp;finished fourth in in District 4 and will play
at No. 1 ranked Hanover (8-0) Friday at 6 p.m.

Trego (8-0) was the District 7 winner in Class 1A Division 1
and will host St. Francis (5-3) Friday in WaKeeney. Hill City (7-1) won
District 8 and hosts La Crosse (4-4) Friday. Ellis finished third in District 7
and travels to Oberlin to play Decatur Community (6-2) Friday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761493349096.png" alt="KSHSAA image" />
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 </figure>Hays Post SportsBoth the Hays High and TMP-Marian football teams will have
home games in Week Nine as the Kansas State High School Activities Association
released their postseason brackets Saturday.<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6170">Class 6A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6172">Class&nbsp; 5A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6171">Class 4A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6173">Class 3A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6173">Class 2A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6175">Class 1A Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6176">8-Man, DI Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6177">8-Man DII Bracket</a> <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6178">6-Man Bracket</a>The Indians (6-2) are the five-seed in 5A West and will host
Goddard-Eisenhower (2-6) Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the new Hays High School.
The Monarchs (6-2) are the seven-seed in Class 1A West and will take on Blue
Rapids-Valley Heights (4-4) Friday at 7 p.m. at Lewis Field. Plainville is the
12-seed in Class 1A West and will travel to Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic at 7
p.m. Friday. Smith Center (8-0) is the No. 2 seed in 1A West and hosts
Whitewater-Remington (2-6) Friday.Victoria (7-0) was the District 6 winner in Class 1A
Division 2 and will host Norwich (1-7) Thursday at 6 p.m.. Wheatland-Grinnell
(3-5) finished fourth in District 8 and will travel to Jetmore to face Hodgeman
County (7-1) Friday. Logan/Palco (6-2) was the District 8 runner-up and will host
Satanta (1-7) Friday in Logan. Osborne (3-4) &nbsp;finished fourth in in District 4 and will play
at No. 1 ranked Hanover (8-0) Friday at 6 p.m.Trego (8-0) was the District 7 winner in Class 1A Division 1
and will host St. Francis (5-3) Friday in WaKeeney. Hill City (7-1) won
District 8 and hosts La Crosse (4-4) Friday. Ellis finished third in District 7
and travels to Oberlin to play Decatur Community (6-2) Friday.

🏈 Hays, TMP-Marian, Victoria, Trego to host Week Nine games

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State men's soccer remained unbeaten for the season with a narrow 1-0 win over Rogers State on Saturday afternoon. The No. 5 Tigers (12-0-3, 8-0-1 GAC) took the lead in the ninth minute of the match and held on the rest of the way, holding off the No. 17 ranked Hillcats (9-2-4, 5-2-2). This victory helped the Tigers lock up a spot in the GAC Tournament, still with three matches to play in the regular season.

Fort Hays State established early control on a thrilling goal from Elias Ovelar Semeniuk in the ninth minute, assisted by Joseph Street and Harrison Bensouda. Street had a long throw into the box headed by Bensouda, which Ovelar Semeniuk took a winding strike at to near the fall post to score his 11th goal of the season. Fort Hays State consistently pressured Rogers State in the opening half, earning seven corner kicks and leading the shot count 7-0.

Rogers State started to find offensive opportunities in the second half, but the Tigers were up to the challenge defensively. The Hillcats took six shots in the second half, but all were off target as Payton Roehrich did not have to record a save in the match for his eighth individual shutout of the season. Rogers State goalkeeper Jaxon Kendall made five saves in the match.

Overall, FHSU outshot RSU 15-6 in the match. FHSU led corner kick opportunities 13-2. Ovelar Semeniuk led FHSU with five shots.

Fort Hays State will play its final three regular season matches on the road. They head to Arkansas next week for meetings with Ouachita Baptist (Thur. Oct. 30) and Harding (Sat. Nov. 1).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761454094786.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State men's soccer remained unbeaten for the season with a narrow 1-0 win over Rogers State on Saturday afternoon. The No. 5 Tigers (12-0-3, 8-0-1 GAC) took the lead in the ninth minute of the match and held on the rest of the way, holding off the No. 17 ranked Hillcats (9-2-4, 5-2-2). This victory helped the Tigers lock up a spot in the GAC Tournament, still with three matches to play in the regular season.Fort Hays State established early control on a thrilling goal from Elias Ovelar Semeniuk in the ninth minute, assisted by Joseph Street and Harrison Bensouda. Street had a long throw into the box headed by Bensouda, which Ovelar Semeniuk took a winding strike at to near the fall post to score his 11th goal of the season. Fort Hays State consistently pressured Rogers State in the opening half, earning seven corner kicks and leading the shot count 7-0.Rogers State started to find offensive opportunities in the second half, but the Tigers were up to the challenge defensively. The Hillcats took six shots in the second half, but all were off target as Payton Roehrich did not have to record a save in the match for his eighth individual shutout of the season. Rogers State goalkeeper Jaxon Kendall made five saves in the match.Overall, FHSU outshot RSU 15-6 in the match. FHSU led corner kick opportunities 13-2. Ovelar Semeniuk led FHSU with five shots.Fort Hays State will play its final three regular season matches on the road. They head to Arkansas next week for meetings with Ouachita Baptist (Thur. Oct. 30) and Harding (Sat. Nov. 1).

⚽ Early goal lifts No. 5 Tigers past No. 17 Hillcats

MEDICINE LODGE - The TMP-Marian volleyball season came to and end in the opening round of the Medicine Lodge Class 2A Sub-State Tournament. The Monarchs lost to fellow Mid-Continent League member Oakley in two sets 25-21, 25-19.

TMP-Marian had advanced to Saturday's tournament by winning their own regional earlier in the week.&nbsp;

The Monarchs end the season at 29-14. Oakley (26-4) defeated host Medicine Lodge 15-25, 25-19, 25-9 to advance to next week's 2A State Touranment.

Hays Post SportsMEDICINE LODGE - The TMP-Marian volleyball season came to and end in the opening round of the Medicine Lodge Class 2A Sub-State Tournament. The Monarchs lost to fellow Mid-Continent League member Oakley in two sets 25-21, 25-19.TMP-Marian had advanced to Saturday's tournament by winning their own regional earlier in the week.&nbsp;The Monarchs end the season at 29-14. Oakley (26-4) defeated host Medicine Lodge 15-25, 25-19, 25-9 to advance to next week's 2A State Touranment.

🏐 TMP-Marian season comes to a close at sub-state

WICHITA - Hays High's volleyball season came to a close with a loss in the opening round of Kapuan Mt. Carmel sub-state on Saturday. The fifth-seeded Indians lost 25-22, 26-24 to Salina South.

It was the Indians second loss of the season to the Cougars (21-17) lsot to to the host Crusaders 26-24, 25-10 in the finals. 

Hays ends their season with a 25-11 record.

Hays Post SportsWICHITA - Hays High's volleyball season came to a close with a loss in the opening round of Kapuan Mt. Carmel sub-state on Saturday. The fifth-seeded Indians lost 25-22, 26-24 to Salina South.It was the Indians second loss of the season to the Cougars (21-17) lsot to to the host Crusaders 26-24, 25-10 in the finals. Hays ends their season with a 25-11 record.

🏐 Hays High volleyball season ends at sub-state

By GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post Sports

OSBORNE — Sophomore quarterback Tate Foreman accounted for four total touchdowns — three through the air and one on defense — as Thunder Ridge closed the regular season with a 42-20 road win over Osborne on Friday night.

The win pushes Thunder Ridge to 4-4 overall, while Osborne falls to 3-5 heading into next week’s playoff openers.

Thunder Ridge opened the night with a 9-play, 61-yard drive capped by a 31-yard touchdown pass from Foreman to Rashad Stafford for a 6-0 lead midway through the first quarter. The Longhorns dominated possession early, running 19 plays to Osborne’s six in the opening period, but led by just six after one.

Osborne finally broke through in the second quarter when freshman quarterback Tate Tiernan connected with Ethan Conrad on a 45-yard strike to give the Bulldogs an 8-6 lead with 5:05 left in the half. But Thunder Ridge answered immediately. Foreman hit Connor Engelke from 15 yards out to reclaim the lead, then after another Osborne score, Stafford ripped off a 42-yard touchdown run to put the Longhorns up 20-14 at halftime.

The third quarter swung completely in Thunder Ridge’s favor. After Tiernan was intercepted in the end zone by senior Evan Slavik, the Bulldogs’ next two drives also ended in turnovers — a 39-yard pick-six by Foreman and a fumble on the very next play, which led to an 11-yard touchdown pass from Foreman to Slavik. In a span of less than two minutes, Thunder Ridge turned a six-point lead into a 22-point cushion.

Osborne’s offense, which failed to convert a third down all night (0-for-9), pieced together a 14-play drive that spanned into the fourth quarter but came up empty on downs. The Longhorns capitalized again, as Stafford punched in his second rushing score from two yards out to make it 42-14. Tiernan added a 50-yard touchdown run late to cap the scoring.

Foreman led the way for Thunder Ridge, completing 9 of 15 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns, adding 74 yards rushing, and returning an interception for a score. Stafford carried 19 times for 118 yards and two touchdowns, plus a receiving TD, while Slavik caught four passes for 47 yards and an interception on defense.

Tiernan paced Osborne with 128 yards passing and 143 rushing, including a late touchdown, but also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. Donovan Holloway caught eight passes for 70 yards, while Koltyn Graf added a short rushing score.

Thunder Ridge finished with 335 total yards and went 3-for-3 in the red zone, while Osborne totaled 289 yards but failed to finish key drives, going 1-for-3 inside the red zone.

The Longhorns will open the playoffs at home against Frankfort, while the Bulldogs draw a tough road matchup with unbeaten Hanover next week.

By GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post SportsOSBORNE — Sophomore quarterback Tate Foreman accounted for four total touchdowns — three through the air and one on defense — as Thunder Ridge closed the regular season with a 42-20 road win over Osborne on Friday night.The win pushes Thunder Ridge to 4-4 overall, while Osborne falls to 3-5 heading into next week’s playoff openers.Thunder Ridge opened the night with a 9-play, 61-yard drive capped by a 31-yard touchdown pass from Foreman to Rashad Stafford for a 6-0 lead midway through the first quarter. The Longhorns dominated possession early, running 19 plays to Osborne’s six in the opening period, but led by just six after one.Osborne finally broke through in the second quarter when freshman quarterback Tate Tiernan connected with Ethan Conrad on a 45-yard strike to give the Bulldogs an 8-6 lead with 5:05 left in the half. But Thunder Ridge answered immediately. Foreman hit Connor Engelke from 15 yards out to reclaim the lead, then after another Osborne score, Stafford ripped off a 42-yard touchdown run to put the Longhorns up 20-14 at halftime.The third quarter swung completely in Thunder Ridge’s favor. After Tiernan was intercepted in the end zone by senior Evan Slavik, the Bulldogs’ next two drives also ended in turnovers — a 39-yard pick-six by Foreman and a fumble on the very next play, which led to an 11-yard touchdown pass from Foreman to Slavik. In a span of less than two minutes, Thunder Ridge turned a six-point lead into a 22-point cushion.Osborne’s offense, which failed to convert a third down all night (0-for-9), pieced together a 14-play drive that spanned into the fourth quarter but came up empty on downs. The Longhorns capitalized again, as Stafford punched in his second rushing score from two yards out to make it 42-14. Tiernan added a 50-yard touchdown run late to cap the scoring.Foreman led the way for Thunder Ridge, completing 9 of 15 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns, adding 74 yards rushing, and returning an interception for a score. Stafford carried 19 times for 118 yards and two touchdowns, plus a receiving TD, while Slavik caught four passes for 47 yards and an interception on defense.Tiernan paced Osborne with 128 yards passing and 143 rushing, including a late touchdown, but also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. Donovan Holloway caught eight passes for 70 yards, while Koltyn Graf added a short rushing score.Thunder Ridge finished with 335 total yards and went 3-for-3 in the red zone, while Osborne totaled 289 yards but failed to finish key drives, going 1-for-3 inside the red zone.The Longhorns will open the playoffs at home against Frankfort, while the Bulldogs draw a tough road matchup with unbeaten Hanover next week.

Thunder Ridge closes regular season with win at Osborne

Fort Hays State (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) at Washburn (2-5, 1-4 MIAA) Saturday, October 25 ⦁ 1 p.m. Topeka, Kan. ⦁ Yager Stadium

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>

Fort Hays State Football hits the road once again this weekend as they head east down I-70 to Topeka for a meeting with Washburn. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium. The Tigers are looking to snap a two-game losing skid, now at 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods enter at 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the MIAA.

Fort Hays State looks to bounce back from a tough performance at Northwest Missouri State last week. The Tigers fell 52-3 to the nationally ranked Bearcats and the three points tied their fewest in a game under head coach Chris Brown. The Tigers seek a better offensive performance this week after a season-low 131 yards of total offense at NWMSU last week, the worst ever under coach Chris Brown.

Washburn is coming off its first conference win of the season, knocking off Central Missouri 37-17 in Topeka. The 37 points was the most in a game for the Ichabods this season, the first time they scored at least 30 in a game. The Ichabods are under the guidance of first-year head coach Zach Watkins, a former FHSU assistant who also played at Washburn when Chris Brown was an assistant coach for the Ichabods.

Fort Hays State has won six of the last nine meetings with Washburn. However, the Ichabods own a mark of 11-7 against the Tigers in MIAA play and have won 10 of the last 12 vs. the Tigers at Yager Stadium. FHSU has won the last two meetings, which included a 38-7 win in Hays last year and a 31-28 win in Topeka in 2023. Three of the last five meetings with Washburn in Topeka have gone to overtime, with Washburn winning two of those three.

This matchup pits the two best teams in the MIAA at forcing fumbles this season. FHSU leads the MIAA with 10, while Washburn is second with eight. Both teams have struggled offensively at times this year. Washburn is ninth in the MIAA in scoring at 21.9 points per game, while FHSU is 10th at 20.1 points per game. Fort Hays State ranks ninth in total offense at 318.4 yards per game, while Washburn is 10th at 266.7 yards per game.

The Tigers have won their last six against the Ichabods when scoring at least 30 points in a game. However, Washburn has won the last nine when FHSU fell short of 30 points.

On the defensive side of the ball, John Johnson continues to post a strong season at linebacker leading the Tigers in tackles with 83. He now has 313 for his career. Gaven Haselhorst leads FHSU in sacks with four, while Michael Chavez and Michael Polley each have two interceptions.

Caleb Heavner leads the Tiger offense with 1,321 passing yards and 310 rushing yards. He has had a hand in 10 touchdowns this season (8 passing, 2 rushing). Ryan Allen is the top receiver with 245 yards, while Cale Cormaney is right behind with 240.

The Ichabods have the national leader in tackles for NCAA Division II in J.C. Heim. He has 95 for the season. Logan Madden has been the quarterback for WU for two straight games. He completes just a little over 59 percent of his passes. Chase Allen-Jackman is the top target for Ichabod quarterbacks with 467 receiving yards for the season. Cam Robinson leads WU in rushing at 160 yards for the season.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics image</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) at Washburn (2-5, 1-4 MIAA) Saturday, October 25 ⦁ 1 p.m. Topeka, Kan. ⦁ Yager StadiumRadio:&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>Fort Hays State Football hits the road once again this weekend as they head east down I-70 to Topeka for a meeting with Washburn. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium. The Tigers are looking to snap a two-game losing skid, now at 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods enter at 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the MIAA.Fort Hays State looks to bounce back from a tough performance at Northwest Missouri State last week. The Tigers fell 52-3 to the nationally ranked Bearcats and the three points tied their fewest in a game under head coach Chris Brown. The Tigers seek a better offensive performance this week after a season-low 131 yards of total offense at NWMSU last week, the worst ever under coach Chris Brown.Washburn is coming off its first conference win of the season, knocking off Central Missouri 37-17 in Topeka. The 37 points was the most in a game for the Ichabods this season, the first time they scored at least 30 in a game. The Ichabods are under the guidance of first-year head coach Zach Watkins, a former FHSU assistant who also played at Washburn when Chris Brown was an assistant coach for the Ichabods.Fort Hays State has won six of the last nine meetings with Washburn. However, the Ichabods own a mark of 11-7 against the Tigers in MIAA play and have won 10 of the last 12 vs. the Tigers at Yager Stadium. FHSU has won the last two meetings, which included a 38-7 win in Hays last year and a 31-28 win in Topeka in 2023. Three of the last five meetings with Washburn in Topeka have gone to overtime, with Washburn winning two of those three.This matchup pits the two best teams in the MIAA at forcing fumbles this season. FHSU leads the MIAA with 10, while Washburn is second with eight. Both teams have struggled offensively at times this year. Washburn is ninth in the MIAA in scoring at 21.9 points per game, while FHSU is 10th at 20.1 points per game. Fort Hays State ranks ninth in total offense at 318.4 yards per game, while Washburn is 10th at 266.7 yards per game.The Tigers have won their last six against the Ichabods when scoring at least 30 points in a game. However, Washburn has won the last nine when FHSU fell short of 30 points.On the defensive side of the ball, John Johnson continues to post a strong season at linebacker leading the Tigers in tackles with 83. He now has 313 for his career. Gaven Haselhorst leads FHSU in sacks with four, while Michael Chavez and Michael Polley each have two interceptions.Caleb Heavner leads the Tiger offense with 1,321 passing yards and 310 rushing yards. He has had a hand in 10 touchdowns this season (8 passing, 2 rushing). Ryan Allen is the top receiver with 245 yards, while Cale Cormaney is right behind with 240.The Ichabods have the national leader in tackles for NCAA Division II in J.C. Heim. He has 95 for the season. Logan Madden has been the quarterback for WU for two straight games. He completes just a little over 59 percent of his passes. Chase Allen-Jackman is the top target for Ichabod quarterbacks with 467 receiving yards for the season. Cam Robinson leads WU in rushing at 160 yards for the season.

🏈🎧 LISTEN: Tigers travel to Topeka to face Washburn

Hays Post Sports HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs took advantage of several
first-half mistakes by the Plainville Cardinals, and the Monarchs' offense put
together one of its best games of the year in a 27-12 win Friday at Lewis
Field.

The Monarchs' offense set the tone early with an 18-play drive
that covered 89 yards with Carson Liles finding Isaac Purinton from 11 yards
out for a 7-0 lead after the extra point.

Liles rushed for 43 of his game and career-high 105 yards on
the opening drive.

Plainville answered right back, scoring on an 84-yard
touchdown pass on a wide receiver screen, but they failed on the two-point
conversion, leaving TMP with a 7-6 lead with just less than two minutes remaining
in the opening quarter.

On the Monarchs' second offensive possession, they again
drove deep into the Cardinals’ territory but turned the ball over on downs.

TMP forced Plainville into a three-and-out, but a botched fourth-down
play ended with defensive lineman Kenneth Walker intercepting the pass by the
Plainville punter and giving TMP the ball at the Plainville 18-yard line.

Liles took advantage of the short field, finding Purinton
for the second time, from 19 yards out, giving TMP a 14-6 lead with just over eight
minutes left in the first half.

Plainville fumbled on its next drive, and Liles went back to
the air for his third touchdown pass, this time finding Grant Nehls from 27
yards out, putting TMP up 20-6 after a failed extra-point attempt.

TMP took the 20-6 lead into the halftime break.

In the second half, the Monarchs forced a turnover on downs
on the Cardinals' opening possession, after the Cardinals were aided by a
penalty that negated an interception.

Liles broke free for a 52-yard run, setting up Jackson
Gillspie from eight yards out, giving TMP the 27-6 lead with just over three
minutes left in the third quarter.

Plainville added a late touchdown to close out the contest
as TMP picked up the 27-12 victory.

The Monarchs outgained Plainville 400 to 255 total yards of
offense.

Carson Liles finished 12-of-18 passing for 224 yards with
three touchdowns. He added 105 yards on 16 carries.

Grant Nehls recorded his second career 100-yard receiving
game with six catches for 130 yards and one touchdown.

TMP finishes as the district runner-up and will face Valley
Heights next Friday night at Lewis Field in Hays in the first round of the 1A
playoffs.

Hays Post Sports HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs took advantage of several
first-half mistakes by the Plainville Cardinals, and the Monarchs' offense put
together one of its best games of the year in a 27-12 win Friday at Lewis
Field.<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/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2198418187&color=%23234c78&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-fb-coach-grant-stephenson" title="TMP FB Coach Grant Stephenson Interview 10-24-25" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP FB Coach Grant Stephenson Interview 10-24-25</a></div></div>The Monarchs' offense set the tone early with an 18-play drive
that covered 89 yards with Carson Liles finding Isaac Purinton from 11 yards
out for a 7-0 lead after the extra point.Liles rushed for 43 of his game and career-high 105 yards on
the opening drive.Plainville answered right back, scoring on an 84-yard
touchdown pass on a wide receiver screen, but they failed on the two-point
conversion, leaving TMP with a 7-6 lead with just less than two minutes remaining
in the opening quarter.On the Monarchs' second offensive possession, they again
drove deep into the Cardinals’ territory but turned the ball over on downs.TMP forced Plainville into a three-and-out, but a botched fourth-down
play ended with defensive lineman Kenneth Walker intercepting the pass by the
Plainville punter and giving TMP the ball at the Plainville 18-yard line.Liles took advantage of the short field, finding Purinton
for the second time, from 19 yards out, giving TMP a 14-6 lead with just over eight
minutes left in the first half.Plainville fumbled on its next drive, and Liles went back to
the air for his third touchdown pass, this time finding Grant Nehls from 27
yards out, putting TMP up 20-6 after a failed extra-point attempt.TMP took the 20-6 lead into the halftime break.In the second half, the Monarchs forced a turnover on downs
on the Cardinals' opening possession, after the Cardinals were aided by a
penalty that negated an interception.Liles broke free for a 52-yard run, setting up Jackson
Gillspie from eight yards out, giving TMP the 27-6 lead with just over three
minutes left in the third quarter.Plainville added a late touchdown to close out the contest
as TMP picked up the 27-12 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2198418383&color=%23234c78&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-vf-vs-plainville" title="TMP VF vs Plainville Highlights 10-24-25" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP VF vs Plainville Highlights 10-24-25</a></div></div>The Monarchs outgained Plainville 400 to 255 total yards of
offense.Carson Liles finished 12-of-18 passing for 224 yards with
three touchdowns. He added 105 yards on 16 carries.Grant Nehls recorded his second career 100-yard receiving
game with six catches for 130 yards and one touchdown.TMP finishes as the district runner-up and will face Valley
Heights next Friday night at Lewis Field in Hays in the first round of the 1A
playoffs.

🏈 Monarchs take down Cardinals, finish district runner-up

Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about a new housing development on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.

Please submit your questions for Doug for future interviews to&nbsp;hayspost@eaglemedia.com.

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 </figure><div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Grow Hays" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=bytwb-19a23f5-pb&square=1&share=1&d… loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about a new housing development on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.Please submit your questions for Doug for future interviews to&nbsp;hayspost@eaglemedia.com.

🎙 Post Podcast: Doug Williams of Grow Hays on new housing

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

A new piece of playground equipment unique among all the parks in Hays will be installed in Massey Park, 17th and Allen, early next year.

City commissioners approved the $119,363 purchase from Aspire 2 Play, Kansas City, as presented by Jeff Boyle, parks director.&nbsp;The existing equipment, installed in 2002, is deteriorating and has had sections removed for safety.

The new equipment has two large slides, an enclosed rope&nbsp;climb tunnel, several agility components and a&nbsp;separate play piece for younger children.

The commission plans to discuss parks maintenance management during its 2026 retreat.

The low bid was approved for the 2025 sanitary sewer annual cleaning and inspection as recommended by Jeff Crispin, water resources director.

About 22 miles of sewer in southwest Hays will be cleaned for the second time since the rotation plan began in 2018.

"We've been getting fewer calls about problems than before we started cleaning on this schedule," Crispin said.&nbsp;

The low bid of $145,022 came from CC Steel, LLC, Fargo, North Dakota, which will start the cleaning and video inspection on Dec. 1 and finish in March.

Consent to Deannex Plat of DK Ranch Addition

Local property owners BJKT LLC and Sing Along Ranch LLC of the undeveloped DK Ranch Addition have asked to&nbsp;deannex and vacate the land in west Hays and to replat and annex&nbsp;land along Columbine Drive, ultimately&nbsp;annexing the new Smoky Hill Plains Addition.

DK Ranch Addition is a large lot&nbsp;development platted in 2013 but never developed. The property was sold&nbsp;and is now being replatted into a more efficient residential subdivision.

Commissioners authorized the issuance of the public notice for the deannexation of the DK Ranch&nbsp;Addition.

An update on the work at another planned housing development in downtown Hays was presented by Jarrod Kuckelman, assistant city manager.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The former Hays State Bank, 1108 N. Main, was built in 1965 and is in the Downtown Hays Historical District.

Renovation work into a new luxury short-term rental Airbnb began early this summer after the award of a $300,000 Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant in 2024.

Hays developer Adam Pray plans the <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/f367c960-2038-4546-b83e-7a081f032723">Chestnut Suites reconstruction</a>&nbsp;as 24-26 rentable hotel-style rooms for both short-term and 30-day or more renters.&nbsp;

So far, renovation work using the grant dollars has focused on interior fire protection, the water supply, exterior stone removal, walls and doors, exterior concrete, and trash enclosure.

Lee Ann June, executive director of The Bricks in downtown Hays, presented a review of the nonprofit organization's work so far this year.

June, who just completed her first 90 days as executive director, talked about the group's mission&nbsp;and projects.

A committee was organized in April to enhance the annual Christmas holiday celebration in downtown Hays. Sponsors from across the city have made donations toward more lighting and decorations.

This is the 25th year for the annual lighted Frost Fest parade on Dec. 7, which will have a theme of "Timeless Traditions." Entries are being accepted&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepyRYf01QSgB_HmUbYoQQbZneMJ4GbB-4gswHhfGLkEIrVJA/viewform">online</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

June, who wore a colorful Santa hat provided by The Bricks board member Karen Dreiling, talked about the "Jubilee" tree lighting to kick off the festivities on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Additional free activities will include a holiday movie at The Fox, horse-and-buggy rides throughout downtown, children's activities, and a soup and chili feed for 500 people.

Next year will be the 25th year of The Bricks, June said. There are two open positions of the board of directors.&nbsp;

Commissioner Shaun Musil was absent from the meeting.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760622980959.png" alt="Aspire to Play will be installed in Massey Park, 17th and Allen. Courtesy image" />
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 </figure><div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Hays City Commission Recap" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=qrw5c-19a23d7-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>By BECKY KISER Hays PostA new piece of playground equipment unique among all the parks in Hays will be installed in Massey Park, 17th and Allen, early next year.City commissioners approved the $119,363 purchase from Aspire 2 Play, Kansas City, as presented by Jeff Boyle, parks director.&nbsp;The existing equipment, installed in 2002, is deteriorating and has had sections removed for safety.The new equipment has two large slides, an enclosed rope&nbsp;climb tunnel, several agility components and a&nbsp;separate play piece for younger children.The commission plans to discuss parks maintenance management during its 2026 retreat.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760711130829.png" alt="2025 sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection map in southwest Hays. City of Hays image" />
 <figcaption>2025 sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection map in southwest Hays. City of Hays image</figcaption>
 </figure>Sewer Cleaning and InspectionThe low bid was approved for the 2025 sanitary sewer annual cleaning and inspection as recommended by Jeff Crispin, water resources director.About 22 miles of sewer in southwest Hays will be cleaned for the second time since the rotation plan began in 2018."We've been getting fewer calls about problems than before we started cleaning on this schedule," Crispin said.&nbsp;The low bid of $145,022 came from CC Steel, LLC, Fargo, North Dakota, which will start the cleaning and video inspection on Dec. 1 and finish in March.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761144921431.png" alt="City of Hays image" />
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 </figure>Consent to Deannex Plat of DK Ranch AdditionLocal property owners BJKT LLC and Sing Along Ranch LLC of the undeveloped DK Ranch Addition have asked to&nbsp;deannex and vacate the land in west Hays and to replat and annex&nbsp;land along Columbine Drive, ultimately&nbsp;annexing the new Smoky Hill Plains Addition.DK Ranch Addition is a large lot&nbsp;development platted in 2013 but never developed. The property was sold&nbsp;and is now being replatted into a more efficient residential subdivision.Commissioners authorized the issuance of the public notice for the deannexation of the DK Ranch&nbsp;Addition.Chestnut Suites Grant UpdateAn update on the work at another planned housing development in downtown Hays was presented by Jarrod Kuckelman, assistant city manager.&nbsp;&nbsp;The former Hays State Bank, 1108 N. Main, was built in 1965 and is in the Downtown Hays Historical District.Renovation work into a new luxury short-term rental Airbnb began early this summer after the award of a $300,000 Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant in 2024.Hays developer Adam Pray plans the <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/f367c960-2038-4546-b83e-7a081f032723">Chestnut Suites reconstruction</a>&nbsp;as 24-26 rentable hotel-style rooms for both short-term and 30-day or more renters.&nbsp;So far, renovation work using the grant dollars has focused on interior fire protection, the water supply, exterior stone removal, walls and doors, exterior concrete, and trash enclosure.The Bricks UpdateLee Ann June, executive director of The Bricks in downtown Hays, presented a review of the nonprofit organization's work so far this year.June, who just completed her first 90 days as executive director, talked about the group's mission&nbsp;and projects.A committee was organized in April to enhance the annual Christmas holiday celebration in downtown Hays. Sponsors from across the city have made donations toward more lighting and decorations.This is the 25th year for the annual lighted Frost Fest parade on Dec. 7, which will have a theme of "Timeless Traditions." Entries are being accepted&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepyRYf01QSgB_HmUbYoQQbZneMJ4GbB-4gswHhfGLkEIrVJA/viewform">online</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;June, who wore a colorful Santa hat provided by The Bricks board member Karen Dreiling, talked about the "Jubilee" tree lighting to kick off the festivities on Saturday, Nov. 29.Additional free activities will include a holiday movie at The Fox, horse-and-buggy rides throughout downtown, children's activities, and a soup and chili feed for 500 people.Next year will be the 25th year of The Bricks, June said. There are two open positions of the board of directors.&nbsp;Commissioner Shaun Musil was absent from the meeting.

🎙 New play equipment coming to Massey Park in Hays

The six candidates for Hays City Commission were interviewed by the Hays Post. Their responses are being presented in a question-and-answer format. The other candidates running include Samuel Allen, Reese Barrick, Candace (CJ) Hathaway, Sandy Jacobs, David Koshiol and Shaun Musil.

The six candidates for Hays City Commission were interviewed by the Hays Post. Their responses are being presented in a question-and-answer format. The other candidates running include Samuel Allen, Reese Barrick, Candace (CJ) Hathaway, Sandy Jacobs, David Koshiol and Shaun Musil.Allen did not respond to Hays Post's request for an interview.&nbsp;

Allen was&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/1e91cd79-cb0f-4efc-a6f1-2dc8ddbbe8d9">arrested on a charge of alleged blackmail</a>&nbsp;in July.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also listed on the ballot but not pursuing office are Kelly Ancar and Justin Choitz.&nbsp;Three seats are available on the board. The two candidates with the highest number of votes will each receive a four-year term. The third-highest candidate will serve a two-year term. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760720774206.jpeg" alt="David Vilaysing. Courtesy photo" />
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 </figure>Age: 43&nbsp; Occupation:&nbsp;&nbsp;Owner of DXI Training Solutions for first responders&nbsp; and effective communication and leadership skillsWhy are you running for Hays City Commission?As I've traveled across the country for trainings, people kept asking if I missed being a police officer (combined Hays Police Department and military police experience of 22 years), and I knew at my core I missed giving back to my community.Hays has always been home for me.&nbsp;My company mission has always been to leave the world better than I found it, and that's been my personal vision and motto.&nbsp;As a new candidate, do you have any relevant/political experience?&nbsp;Being first-hand in law enforcement, I saw a lot of politics in the city, helping out with budgets as a police officer (for 19 years) in charge of training at the department. I submitted budgets up to the chief, which went up to the city commission.I saw how the city commission worked with the city manager and the departments throughout the city.So, I've got a little personal experience with the city politics, but have not been involved in politics directly.I have a good set of core values that I think every person should have, and I see it missing with the way things are being handled by our current city commission.I'd like to make sure the city is being better treated overall.What is the most pressing issue(s) the city of Hays faces?The most pressing issue is a tie between the water project and housing.&nbsp;We have to get a secure source of water for the city of Hays. The R9 project is a great start on that. But that's a 75, maybe 100-year project. I'd like to see us come up with a permanent solution. That way, 75 years from now, the next generation isn't having to fight that fight.&nbsp; We should be taking care of that now.We need to be transparent with the citizens on where the progress of the R9 is. There's no 'go to this website' or 'talk to these folks and they can give you more information.' It's just not out there for the every day citizen to keep up on.In the housing market, it's difficult for people in the low- to medium-income ranges to afford houses right now.Working with developers and different organizations to find different ways to get some different housing options out there, is a big project I'd like to see taken care of.It's been suggested by a local developer that the city provide free land for construction of new homes costing $150,00 or less. What are your thoughts about housing in Hays?&nbsp;If there is some land the city owns and is tucked away somewhere that would fit that kind of criteria and help out, and we don't have any long-term plans or goals for it, then that's absolutely something worth looking into.Whether it's free or offered at some kind of discounted rate on conditions that builders build qualifying housing, that's definitely worth looking into.The city narrowly avoided a 2-mill levy increase in the 2026 budget. How would you keep the mill levy at 25 mills? Should it instead be increased?&nbsp;I don't think a mill levy increase is needed.&nbsp;I think with working with our departments and coming up with some more creative strategies as far as the budget goes, we can continue to maintain the mill levy where it's at and hopefully, remain revenue neutral as well. That way we save our citizens some money.We're a big city, and we offer a lot of resources, and they've got to be paid for. We're not gonna reduce quality-of-life issues. We're not going to take away benefits from our good employees because we need good employees out there.&nbsp;It's finding out what we need and what do we not need.It's a tough financial time for everybody out there.&nbsp;The more the city takes from the people, the harder it gets for them, and the more we're affecting their quality of life. I'd like to see that little bit of relief given to the citizens. <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/7d615ae1-9b48-4ebd-9200-7c593c85db69">The governing body of Hays chose to remain revenue neutral for the budget year 2026.</a>Are there areas in the city budget or departments that can be streamlined? What would you change in the city's current operations?We need to go back to the people actually doing the jobs.Oftentimes, we see the department heads and supervisors getting so far removed from what's actually&nbsp;happening at the foundational level of the department that we lose track of what's important and what's not.&nbsp;I would like to get out there and meet with the folks actually doing the job every day, whether it's the parks department, the fire department, the police department, and talk to the guys doing the day-to-day work and see what they feel is needed and what is not needed. Figure out what we're doing, what we're not doing, and adjust from there.That's where you'll see the real innovation is from those folks who are doing the job every day.&nbsp;Should each city park become more "individualized," offering different/fewer amenities at each location to save maintenance costs?As a police officer, I would patrol the streets and see just how often the city parks were being used and how frequently they're not.We've got some parks that see more use than others.We need to be planning accordingly. If we're putting in playground equipment that's going to wear out every 10 years, we've got to make sure there's going to be funding available to replace it, and not just hoping that funding will be there.&nbsp;I think our community is strong, and if we saw a need somewhere to renovate a local park, all we'd have to do is reach out and let the community know what we need. They would find ways to help us out without us having to increase the mill levy and affect every citizen of Hays.I definitely like the idea of collaboration with our local businesses and residents, just like the ARC Park. They wanted to do some amazing stuff out there, and they have. They came through big time for the city to help with that park.When it comes time to do the maintenance and upkeep, I have no doubt we can find other businesses and corporations willing to step up and help out as well.Should the city get involved in the operation of the public transportation program ACCESS, which is struggling with its funding? Should the city offer greater financial support?It definitely needs looked into.Do we pay DSNWK more money so they can continue to run that program? Should the city take over that program? Should we create a whole new program? Those are several options.I can't say the last time I actually saw the ACCESS van full. So, I feel there's probably a better way or system to do it in a more affordable way. If DSNWK isn't able to continue running the system, the city should look into ways of possibly helping out with more public transportation.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/dc146924-9a33-439f-bb6a-180129cff07a">ACCESS General Public Transportation in Hays is still facing a 2026 funding gap after the city of Hays and Ellis County made contributions.&nbsp;</a>Anything else you'd like to add?As a candidate, I've promised to give everybody a voice.&nbsp;If anybody has any concerns, I'm more than willing to listen and observe and to gather the information.At the end of the day, we may not always agree, but I will strive to promise to understand everybody's perspective and to make the best possible decision for the city as a whole.&nbsp;As told to Becky Kiser/Hays Post