HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NOTES WEEK OF March 24 – 28, 2025

THE SUCCESSES OF TOMORROW BEGIN TODAY, CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS A LIFETIME ADVANTAGE!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS…. SCHOOLS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!

MONDAY --March 24

• Advisory Council Mtg 5:15 p.m. in Lounge.

• Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. • Fathers' Mass was this morning – it’s great to see all of the fathers, step-fathers and special father figures joining us for this special mass! We thank all of our fathers for protecting us, encouraging us to do our best, leading our families and loving us! • Hourly staff timesheets are due to Ms. Karla in the office this morning.

• Spirit Day. • Sr. Rose Marie will visit 4th grade at 2:00 p.m. • 5th Gr. will have Joyful Noise this afternoon at 2:45 p.m. • Foundations Team Mtg. 3:40 p.m. in Lounge.

• Sr. Rose Marie will visit 5th grade at 2:30 p.m. • Technology Team Mtg. at 3:40 p.m. in Lounge. • Students &amp; staff, just a reminder that tomorrow you can have Free Dress Day and wear what you’d like to school if you bring a free-will donation to your teacher! We’re still in winter dress-code and you’ll need to follow the school uniform policy! • Happy Birthday to Willow Haselhorst, PK3.

&nbsp;• Today is March Free-Dress for Marcos! Please be sure to give your free-will donations to your teachers. Teachers, you can send your class donations to the office today! All donations will be given to the parents of 5th grader Marcos Villasenor, who is undergoing open heart surgery in April! Thank you all for your donations!! • Stations of the Cross at 2:35 p.m. at IHM. • Greetings to Jeancarlo Delgado, 4A, who will celebrate a birthday this weekend.

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 </figure>HFEHOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NOTES WEEK OF March 24 – 28, 2025THE SUCCESSES OF TOMORROW BEGIN TODAY, CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS A LIFETIME ADVANTAGE!CATHOLIC SCHOOLS…. SCHOOLS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!MONDAY --March 24• Advisory Council Mtg 5:15 p.m. in Lounge.TUESDAY --March 25• Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. • Fathers' Mass was this morning – it’s great to see all of the fathers, step-fathers and special father figures joining us for this special mass! We thank all of our fathers for protecting us, encouraging us to do our best, leading our families and loving us! • Hourly staff timesheets are due to Ms. Karla in the office this morning.WEDNESDAY --March 26&nbsp;• Spirit Day. • Sr. Rose Marie will visit 4th grade at 2:00 p.m. • 5th Gr. will have Joyful Noise this afternoon at 2:45 p.m. • Foundations Team Mtg. 3:40 p.m. in Lounge.THURSDAY --March 27• Sr. Rose Marie will visit 5th grade at 2:30 p.m. • Technology Team Mtg. at 3:40 p.m. in Lounge. • Students &amp; staff, just a reminder that tomorrow you can have Free Dress Day and wear what you’d like to school if you bring a free-will donation to your teacher! We’re still in winter dress-code and you’ll need to follow the school uniform policy! • Happy Birthday to Willow Haselhorst, PK3.FRIDAY --March 28&nbsp;• Today is March Free-Dress for Marcos! Please be sure to give your free-will donations to your teachers. Teachers, you can send your class donations to the office today! All donations will be given to the parents of 5th grader Marcos Villasenor, who is undergoing open heart surgery in April! Thank you all for your donations!! • Stations of the Cross at 2:35 p.m. at IHM. • Greetings to Jeancarlo Delgado, 4A, who will celebrate a birthday this weekend.

Holy Family Elementary School notes, March 24-28, 2025

INDANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State's Tereus Henry&nbsp;closed his collegiate career as a national runner-up at 197 pounds on Saturday (Mar. 15) at the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championship. Henry closed his career with a record of 137-39, earning All-America status for the second time in his career.

Henry was the first Tiger to reach the national title bout since Jon Inman in 2017 and is just the eighth to do so during FHSU's NCAA Division II era. He faced Derek Blubaugh from the University of Indianapolis, the defending national champion. Blubaugh took the title match by a 5-1 decision, highlighted with a takedown in the first period. Both wrestlers notched escapes before Blubaugh added his final point with riding time. Blubaugh finished with back-to-back national titles and reached the finals for the fourth-straight year. He was one opponent Henry never could beat, finishing 0-5 in his collegiate career against the two-time champ.

Henry reached the championship bout thanks to a 4-2 decision against long-time rival Jackson Kinsella of Nebraska-Kearney. Both competitors were hit with early stall warnings in the first period, prompting more action from the duo over the final five minutes. Both managed quick escapes in the second and third periods, leaving the score tied at 1-1 down the stretch. The El Paso, Texas native took control of the match with a takedown after a single leg attack near the edge of the mat. Kinsella tried to force the action out of bounds, but Henry was able to secure the three points before going outside the circle.

The Loper quickly escaped after action resumed in the center of the mat, but Henry was able to fend off all late attacks to secure the 4-2 decision. It was Henry's ninth career bout against Kinsella, with Henry finishing with a 5-4 record against the Loper.

With Henry's 15 points generated for the tournament, FHSU finished 27th in the team standings. Nebraska-Kearney ran away with the team title by over 50 points.

Full FHSU Results 197 - Tereus Henry&nbsp;– National Runner-Up - 3-1 - 15.0 team points Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by decision over John Parker-Wilson (Newberry) (Dec 3-2) Quarterfinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by decision over Dominic Murphy (St. Cloud State) (Dec 5-4) Semifinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by decision over Jackson Kinsella (Nebraska-Kearney) (Dec 4-2) 1st Place Match - Derek Blubaugh (UIndy) &nbsp;won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(Dec 5-1)

184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Prelim - Kyler Pickard (Belmont Abbey) won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;(Dec 7-2) Prelim - Jacari Deal (Nebraska-Kearney) won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;(MD 14-4)&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State's Tereus Henry&nbsp;closed his collegiate career as a national runner-up at 197 pounds on Saturday (Mar. 15) at the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championship. Henry closed his career with a record of 137-39, earning All-America status for the second time in his career.Henry was the first Tiger to reach the national title bout since Jon Inman in 2017 and is just the eighth to do so during FHSU's NCAA Division II era. He faced Derek Blubaugh from the University of Indianapolis, the defending national champion. Blubaugh took the title match by a 5-1 decision, highlighted with a takedown in the first period. Both wrestlers notched escapes before Blubaugh added his final point with riding time. Blubaugh finished with back-to-back national titles and reached the finals for the fourth-straight year. He was one opponent Henry never could beat, finishing 0-5 in his collegiate career against the two-time champ.Henry reached the championship bout thanks to a 4-2 decision against long-time rival Jackson Kinsella of Nebraska-Kearney. Both competitors were hit with early stall warnings in the first period, prompting more action from the duo over the final five minutes. Both managed quick escapes in the second and third periods, leaving the score tied at 1-1 down the stretch. The El Paso, Texas native took control of the match with a takedown after a single leg attack near the edge of the mat. Kinsella tried to force the action out of bounds, but Henry was able to secure the three points before going outside the circle.The Loper quickly escaped after action resumed in the center of the mat, but Henry was able to fend off all late attacks to secure the 4-2 decision. It was Henry's ninth career bout against Kinsella, with Henry finishing with a 5-4 record against the Loper.With Henry's 15 points generated for the tournament, FHSU finished 27th in the team standings. Nebraska-Kearney ran away with the team title by over 50 points. Full FHSU Results 197 - Tereus Henry&nbsp;– National Runner-Up - 3-1 - 15.0 team points Champ. Round 1 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by decision over John Parker-Wilson (Newberry) (Dec 3-2) Quarterfinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by decision over Dominic Murphy (St. Cloud State) (Dec 5-4) Semifinal -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;won by decision over Jackson Kinsella (Nebraska-Kearney) (Dec 4-2) 1st Place Match - Derek Blubaugh (UIndy) &nbsp;won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/tereus-henry/8295">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;(Dec 5-1)184 -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;- 0-2 Prelim - Kyler Pickard (Belmont Abbey) won by decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;(Dec 7-2) Prelim - Jacari Deal (Nebraska-Kearney) won by major decision over&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/wrestling/roster/matthew-rodriguez/8306">Matthew Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;(MD 14-4)&nbsp;&nbsp;

🤼‍♂️ Henry closes career as national runner-up at 197 pounds

PITTSBURG, Kan. – A fast start by Southwest Minnesota State in the NCAA Central Regional Semifinals on Saturday ultimately was too much for Fort Hays State to overcome. The No. 11 ranked Tigers fell to the No. 18 ranked Mustangs by a score of 77-65, seeing their season end with a record of 28-5. The Mustangs moved on to Monday's regional championship game with a record of 28-4.

The Mustangs raced out to an 11-2 lead just over three minutes into the game and the Tigers were left trying to play catch up all night. The 3-point shot was a huge factor for Southwest Minnesota's success as they were 6-of-12 beyond the arc in the first half. The Tigers found themselves in an 11-point hole twice in the first quarter before trimming the lead to eight by the end of the first frame. FHSU had the margin down to four about midway through the second quarter, but SMSU took its lead back to 10 points by halftime.

An 11-3 run by the Tigers for about a four-minute stretch in the third quarter all of the sudden had the Mustang lead down to just two. The Tigers trimmed the lead to two twice more, but could never get over the hump as the Mustangs went into the fourth quarter with a 56-52 lead.

The Tigers went scoreless for about the first four and a half minutes of the fourth quarter and saw the Mustangs open the quarter on a 9-0 run to get the lead out to 13. Eventually they led by 14 before the final margin was 12.Three-point shooting was a big struggle for the Tigers, going just 2-of-16 beyond the arc. Both makes were by Talexa Weeter, who had 21 points and seven rebounds. FHSU had 60 of its 65 points from its top three scorers on the season, while the rest of the squad was held to just five points.

The result closed the careers of two of the most decorated players in FHSU program history. Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;finished with a team-best 22 points and nine rebounds, while Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;added 17 points and six rebounds. DeGarmo finished her career with 2,299 points, 1,248 rebounds, 408 assists, and 236 steals. She is the all-time leader in rebounds and second-leading scorer. Hollenbeck moved to third on the career scoring list in the game and finished with 1,933 points, 753 rebounds, 223 blocks, and 204 steals. She passed Kate Lehman on the scoring list and joined DeGarmo as one of the top three scorers in program hist

Bri Stoltzman, the NSIC Player of the Year, led the Mustangs with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Audrey Swanson also had a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds. Natalie Nielsen also reached double figures in scoring with 11.

A full detailed box score will be available as soon as technical difficulties with stat software are resolved.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742097914285.png" alt="Fort Hays State Olivia Hollenbeck goes to the basket against Southwest Minnesota State's Natalie Nielsen in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Pittsburg, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Seth Kincaid)" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPITTSBURG, Kan. – A fast start by Southwest Minnesota State in the NCAA Central Regional Semifinals on Saturday ultimately was too much for Fort Hays State to overcome. The No. 11 ranked Tigers fell to the No. 18 ranked Mustangs by a score of 77-65, seeing their season end with a record of 28-5. The Mustangs moved on to Monday's regional championship game with a record of 28-4.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2055398928&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/3-15-25-fhsu-wbkb-press-conf-v" title="#11 Fort Hays State WBB Press Conference vs. #17 SW Minnesota State (March 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#11 Fort Hays State WBB Press Conference vs. #17 SW Minnesota State (March 15, 2025)</a></div></div>The Mustangs raced out to an 11-2 lead just over three minutes into the game and the Tigers were left trying to play catch up all night. The 3-point shot was a huge factor for Southwest Minnesota's success as they were 6-of-12 beyond the arc in the first half. The Tigers found themselves in an 11-point hole twice in the first quarter before trimming the lead to eight by the end of the first frame. FHSU had the margin down to four about midway through the second quarter, but SMSU took its lead back to 10 points by halftime.An 11-3 run by the Tigers for about a four-minute stretch in the third quarter all of the sudden had the Mustang lead down to just two. The Tigers trimmed the lead to two twice more, but could never get over the hump as the Mustangs went into the fourth quarter with a 56-52 lead.The Tigers went scoreless for about the first four and a half minutes of the fourth quarter and saw the Mustangs open the quarter on a 9-0 run to get the lead out to 13. Eventually they led by 14 before the final margin was 12.Three-point shooting was a big struggle for the Tigers, going just 2-of-16 beyond the arc. Both makes were by Talexa Weeter, who had 21 points and seven rebounds. FHSU had 60 of its 65 points from its top three scorers on the season, while the rest of the squad was held to just five points.The result closed the careers of two of the most decorated players in FHSU program history. Katie DeGarmo&nbsp;finished with a team-best 22 points and nine rebounds, while Olivia Hollenbeck&nbsp;added 17 points and six rebounds. DeGarmo finished her career with 2,299 points, 1,248 rebounds, 408 assists, and 236 steals. She is the all-time leader in rebounds and second-leading scorer. Hollenbeck moved to third on the career scoring list in the game and finished with 1,933 points, 753 rebounds, 223 blocks, and 204 steals. She passed Kate Lehman on the scoring list and joined DeGarmo as one of the top three scorers in program hist<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2055357236&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/3-15-25-fhsu-wbkb-highlights-v" title="#11 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. #17 SW Minnesota State (March 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#11 Fort Hays State WBB Highlights vs. #17 SW Minnesota State (March 15, 2025)</a></div></div>Bri Stoltzman, the NSIC Player of the Year, led the Mustangs with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Audrey Swanson also had a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds. Natalie Nielsen also reached double figures in scoring with 11.A full detailed box score will be available as soon as technical difficulties with stat software are resolved.

🏀 Fast start helps Mustangs knock off Tigers in NCAA Regional semifinal

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – On the final day of the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fort Hays State's&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jacob-clark/8482">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;battled through a competitive men's pole vault field, securing a 13th-place finish with a clearance of 16-10.25.

Clark, competing in his fourth NCAA Indoor Championship, entered the meet with hopes of capturing his sixth career All-American honor. He cleared the opening heights with confidence, but as the bar rose, so did the intensity of the competition. After successfully vaulting over 16-10.25, he narrowly missed at higher heights, ending his championship run just outside the All-America standings.

Though short of his ultimate goal, Clark's performance capped off an impressive season in which he consistently ranked among the top vaulters in Division II. With the conclusion of the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships, the Fort Hays State men's team finished with six points, placing 30th in the overall team standings.

With the indoor season now concluded, the Tigers will turn their focus to the outdoor season, where they will look to build on this experience and make another push for national recognition.

Full FHSU Results Men's Heptathlon 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/8479">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;– 5,534 ! @ 60m – 6.98 – 889 LJ – 23-2.00 – 828 SP – 40-9.50 – 633 HJ – 6-6.0 – 785 60m – 8.67 – 820 PV – 15-7.0 – 834 1,000m – 2:52.02 – 745

Men's Long Jump 18th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/8479">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;– 22-4.50

Men's Pole Vault 13th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jacob-clark/8482">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;– 16-10.25

Women's Pole Vault 10th – Annabeth Baalmaan – 13-4.50 &amp;

! indicates school record @ indicates All-America First Team performance &amp; indicates All-America Second Team performance&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – On the final day of the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fort Hays State's&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jacob-clark/8482">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;battled through a competitive men's pole vault field, securing a 13th-place finish with a clearance of 16-10.25.Clark, competing in his fourth NCAA Indoor Championship, entered the meet with hopes of capturing his sixth career All-American honor. He cleared the opening heights with confidence, but as the bar rose, so did the intensity of the competition. After successfully vaulting over 16-10.25, he narrowly missed at higher heights, ending his championship run just outside the All-America standings.Though short of his ultimate goal, Clark's performance capped off an impressive season in which he consistently ranked among the top vaulters in Division II. With the conclusion of the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships, the Fort Hays State men's team finished with six points, placing 30th in the overall team standings.With the indoor season now concluded, the Tigers will turn their focus to the outdoor season, where they will look to build on this experience and make another push for national recognition.Full FHSU Results Men's Heptathlon 3rd –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/8479">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;– 5,534 ! @ 60m – 6.98 – 889 LJ – 23-2.00 – 828 SP – 40-9.50 – 633 HJ – 6-6.0 – 785 60m – 8.67 – 820 PV – 15-7.0 – 834 1,000m – 2:52.02 – 745Men's Long Jump 18th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/nolan-churchman/8479">Nolan Churchman</a>&nbsp;– 22-4.50Men's Pole Vault 13th –&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/jacob-clark/8482">Jacob Clark</a>&nbsp;– 16-10.25Women's Pole Vault 10th – Annabeth Baalmaan – 13-4.50 &amp;! indicates school record @ indicates All-America First Team performance &amp; indicates All-America Second Team performance&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏃‍♂️ Clark finishes 13th in pole vault as Tigers conclude NCAA Indoor Championships

HAYS, Kan. – In a high-scoring battle at Larks Park, Fort Hays State edged out Central Oklahoma 13-12 on Saturday in a game that featured explosive innings from both teams. The Tigers' offense delivered timely hits, while the bullpen held off a late push from the Bronchos to secure the victory.

Central Oklahoma wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, as Grant Randall launched a solo home run to left field in the first at-bat of the game. Fort Hays State was kept off the board in the bottom half, but the Tigers' bats came alive in the second inning.

Trey DeGarmo evened the score with a solo home run to left-center, setting the stage for a big inning. After Luis Ayala&nbsp;singled up the middle, Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;delivered a two-run blast to left center, giving the Tigers a 3-1 lead. Later in the inning, Zane Knox&nbsp;added to the onslaught with a two-run homer of his own, making it a 5-1 advantage. Fort Hays State tacked on another run in the third when Cooper Howell&nbsp;drove in Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;with an RBI single, extending the lead to 6-1.

The Bronchos roared back in the fourth with a seven-run explosion. Orlando Gonzalez started the rally with a two-run homer, cutting the deficit to 6-3. Davan Brady followed with a two-run shot of his own, bringing Central Oklahoma within one. Garrett Long kept the momentum going with a solo homer to right center, tying the game at 6-6. After a base hit from Randall, Caden Robertson crushed a two-run homer to center field, capping the big inning and giving the Bronchos an 8-6 lead.

The Tigers responded immediately in the bottom of the fourth. With two outs, DeGarmo launched his second home run of the game, a three-run blast to left, putting Fort Hays State back on top 9-8.Central Oklahoma pushed across a run in the sixth on an RBI groundout by Robertson, tying the game at 9-9. However, the Tigers took control in the bottom half, capitalizing on a clutch single from Howell to plate four runs and grab a 13-9 lead.

Brady continued his monster day for the Bronchos in the seventh, blasting a two-run homer to center to trim the deficit to 13-11. In the eighth, Ty Chapman homered to left center, making it a one-run game at 13-12.

Central Oklahoma threatened in the ninth after a hit-by-pitch and a walk put the go-ahead run on base. However, reliever Brett Jacobs&nbsp;shut the door, inducing a fielder's choice before striking out the final batter to secure his first save of the season.

DeGarmo led the way for Fort Hays State, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs. Kreutzer and Knox also homered, while Howell contributed a pair of key RBI singles. For Central Oklahoma, Brady powered the offense with two homers and four RBIs, while Randall, Chapman, Robertson, and Gonzalez each went deep in the loss.

The Tigers (15-5, 10-1 MIAA) will look to keep their momentum rolling as they will look for the sweep in the final game of the series against the Bronchos (16-7, 6-5 MIAA) on Sunday at 1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – In a high-scoring battle at Larks Park, Fort Hays State edged out Central Oklahoma 13-12 on Saturday in a game that featured explosive innings from both teams. The Tigers' offense delivered timely hits, while the bullpen held off a late push from the Bronchos to secure the victory.Central Oklahoma wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, as Grant Randall launched a solo home run to left field in the first at-bat of the game. Fort Hays State was kept off the board in the bottom half, but the Tigers' bats came alive in the second inning.Trey DeGarmo evened the score with a solo home run to left-center, setting the stage for a big inning. After Luis Ayala&nbsp;singled up the middle, Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;delivered a two-run blast to left center, giving the Tigers a 3-1 lead. Later in the inning, Zane Knox&nbsp;added to the onslaught with a two-run homer of his own, making it a 5-1 advantage. Fort Hays State tacked on another run in the third when Cooper Howell&nbsp;drove in Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;with an RBI single, extending the lead to 6-1.The Bronchos roared back in the fourth with a seven-run explosion. Orlando Gonzalez started the rally with a two-run homer, cutting the deficit to 6-3. Davan Brady followed with a two-run shot of his own, bringing Central Oklahoma within one. Garrett Long kept the momentum going with a solo homer to right center, tying the game at 6-6. After a base hit from Randall, Caden Robertson crushed a two-run homer to center field, capping the big inning and giving the Bronchos an 8-6 lead.The Tigers responded immediately in the bottom of the fourth. With two outs, DeGarmo launched his second home run of the game, a three-run blast to left, putting Fort Hays State back on top 9-8.Central Oklahoma pushed across a run in the sixth on an RBI groundout by Robertson, tying the game at 9-9. However, the Tigers took control in the bottom half, capitalizing on a clutch single from Howell to plate four runs and grab a 13-9 lead.Brady continued his monster day for the Bronchos in the seventh, blasting a two-run homer to center to trim the deficit to 13-11. In the eighth, Ty Chapman homered to left center, making it a one-run game at 13-12.Central Oklahoma threatened in the ninth after a hit-by-pitch and a walk put the go-ahead run on base. However, reliever Brett Jacobs&nbsp;shut the door, inducing a fielder's choice before striking out the final batter to secure his first save of the season.DeGarmo led the way for Fort Hays State, going 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs. Kreutzer and Knox also homered, while Howell contributed a pair of key RBI singles. For Central Oklahoma, Brady powered the offense with two homers and four RBIs, while Randall, Chapman, Robertson, and Gonzalez each went deep in the loss.UP NEXTThe Tigers (15-5, 10-1 MIAA) will look to keep their momentum rolling as they will look for the sweep in the final game of the series against the Bronchos (16-7, 6-5 MIAA) on Sunday at 1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Tigers outlast No. 29 Bronchos in high-scoring thriller

TOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball saw their season end on Saturday in the NCAA Regional Quarterfinal round at Lee Arena. The Tigers fell to the No. 17/20 ranked Dragons of MSU Moorhead by a score of 69-62. FHSU finished its season at 22-10 overall, while MSU Moorhead extended its win streak to 12 games and moved to 24-8 overall for the season.

The Tigers did a tremendous job at slowing several of the offensive weapons MSU Moorhead had at its disposal, but unfortunately they did not have an answer for 7-foot, 1-inch center Jacob Jennison, who finished with a huge performance of 22 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Dragons. A 3-point play by Jennison with about 11 and a half minutes to play started to shift the momentum towards the Dragons after the Tigers led by seven.

The Dragons used a 7-0 run to get their first lead of the second half with eight minutes to play and they would never trail again. They used a 6-0 burst to take the lead for good and led by six with 3:27 to play. The Tigers got the lead down to four three times inside the final three minutes, but that was as close as they could get.

The Tigers set the tone defensively early in the game to control the pace of play. It was a back-and-forth battle in the first half with neither team leading by more than two for the first 15 minutes. The Tigers would enjoy the biggest lead of the first half, five points, reached twice late in the half. FHSU led 34-31 at the break and eventually had the largest lead of the game, eight points, twice early in the second half.

Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;led the Tigers in points (16), rebounds (7), and assists (5). Kyle Grill&nbsp;added 12 points and six rebounds. R.J. Crawford&nbsp;reached double figures in scoring as well with 10 points. Traejon Davis&nbsp;had seven points and Shaun Riley added&nbsp;six in their final collegiate game.

Hammeke closed his storied Tiger career with 2,086 points, 585 rebounds, and 576 assists. He is the all-time leading scorer for FHSU Men's Basketball. Crawford finished with 1,145 points in his college career and Riley reached the 1,000-point mark for his collegiate career as well in this contest, finishing with 1,003.Aside from Jennison's big performance, Logan Kinsey had 16 points and Carson Johnson finished with 11 for the Dragons. Johnson came into the game averaging better than 20 per game and didn't crawl into double figures until late on free throws with Hammeke bottling him up most of the contest.

This was the ninth appearance in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Mark Johnson. The Tigers won at least 22 games in a season for the eighth time under his guidance.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742080225612.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Kaleb Hammeke (5) goes in for a layup in the second half of an NCAA II Tournament game against MSU Moorhead on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Topeka, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Kaleb Hammeke (5) goes in for a layup in the second half of an NCAA II Tournament game against MSU Moorhead on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Topeka, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball saw their season end on Saturday in the NCAA Regional Quarterfinal round at Lee Arena. The Tigers fell to the No. 17/20 ranked Dragons of MSU Moorhead by a score of 69-62. FHSU finished its season at 22-10 overall, while MSU Moorhead extended its win streak to 12 games and moved to 24-8 overall for the season.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2055284208&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/3-14-25-fhsu-mbkb-press-conf-v" title="Fort Hays State MBB Postgame Press Conference vs. #17 MSU Moorhead (March 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Postgame Press Conference vs. #17 MSU Moorhead (March 15, 2025)</a></div></div>The Tigers did a tremendous job at slowing several of the offensive weapons MSU Moorhead had at its disposal, but unfortunately they did not have an answer for 7-foot, 1-inch center Jacob Jennison, who finished with a huge performance of 22 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Dragons. A 3-point play by Jennison with about 11 and a half minutes to play started to shift the momentum towards the Dragons after the Tigers led by seven.The Dragons used a 7-0 run to get their first lead of the second half with eight minutes to play and they would never trail again. They used a 6-0 burst to take the lead for good and led by six with 3:27 to play. The Tigers got the lead down to four three times inside the final three minutes, but that was as close as they could get.The Tigers set the tone defensively early in the game to control the pace of play. It was a back-and-forth battle in the first half with neither team leading by more than two for the first 15 minutes. The Tigers would enjoy the biggest lead of the first half, five points, reached twice late in the half. FHSU led 34-31 at the break and eventually had the largest lead of the game, eight points, twice early in the second half.Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;led the Tigers in points (16), rebounds (7), and assists (5). Kyle Grill&nbsp;added 12 points and six rebounds. R.J. Crawford&nbsp;reached double figures in scoring as well with 10 points. Traejon Davis&nbsp;had seven points and Shaun Riley added&nbsp;six in their final collegiate game.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2055284416&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/3-15-25-fhsu-mbkb-highlights-v" title="Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. #17 MSU Moorhead (March 15, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State MBB Highlights vs. #17 MSU Moorhead (March 15, 2025)</a></div></div>Hammeke closed his storied Tiger career with 2,086 points, 585 rebounds, and 576 assists. He is the all-time leading scorer for FHSU Men's Basketball. Crawford finished with 1,145 points in his college career and Riley reached the 1,000-point mark for his collegiate career as well in this contest, finishing with 1,003.Aside from Jennison's big performance, Logan Kinsey had 16 points and Carson Johnson finished with 11 for the Dragons. Johnson came into the game averaging better than 20 per game and didn't crawl into double figures until late on free throws with Hammeke bottling him up most of the contest.This was the ninth appearance in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Mark Johnson. The Tigers won at least 22 games in a season for the eighth time under his guidance.

🏀 Tigers fall to Dragons in NCAA opening round

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Two weeks after claiming the top spot
in the high jump at the MIAA Indoor Championships, former Hays High standout
and current Washburn Ichabod Jordan Dale found himself on the podium once
again, finishing fifth at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in
Indianapolis, Indiana.

On Friday, Dale came up just short of his school record
2.16m (7-01.00), which won him the MIAA Championship. 

He cleared 2.14m (7-00.25) in Indianapolis for the fifth-place
finish.

His teammate, Matthew Heckman, broke Dale's record last week
and finished fourth with a height of 2.17m (7-01.50).

Dale is now a three-time All-American at Washburn.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742061037950.png" alt="INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Two weeks after claiming the top spot in the high jump at the MIAA Indoor Championships, Former Hays High standout Jordan Dale finished fifth at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. – Photo courtesy WUSports" />
 <figcaption>INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Two weeks after claiming the top spot in the high jump at the MIAA Indoor Championships, Former Hays High standout Jordan Dale finished fifth at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. – Photo courtesy WUSports</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Two weeks after claiming the top spot
in the high jump at the MIAA Indoor Championships, former Hays High standout
and current Washburn Ichabod Jordan Dale found himself on the podium once
again, finishing fifth at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in
Indianapolis, Indiana.On Friday, Dale came up just short of his school record
2.16m (7-01.00), which won him the MIAA Championship. He cleared 2.14m (7-00.25) in Indianapolis for the fifth-place
finish.His teammate, Matthew Heckman, broke Dale's record last week
and finished fourth with a height of 2.17m (7-01.50).Dale is now a three-time All-American at Washburn.

🏃Former HHS Indian Dale earns All-American award

The Special Olympics Kansas Basketball and Cheerleading Competition is almost here and volunteers are still needed to make the event unforgettable for all of the athletes, coaches, families, and fans who will be attending the event.

 On March 21-22, Special Olympics athletes from all over central and western Kansas will converge on Hays. 

Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in cheerleading, individual skills, and team basketball play throughout the two days. Volunteers are still needed for several areas of the event. 

Some volunteer roles include scoreboard, scorebook, individual skills, and referee. 

Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up online: <a href="https://www.givepulse.com/event/532680-%202025-State-Basketball-and-Cheerleading-Hays">https://www.givepulse.com/event/532680- 2025-State-Basketball-and-Cheerleading-Hays </a>

If you have questions about volunteering, contact Brent Kaiser, Special Olympics Kansas Director of Competitions and Training at 785-301-8214 or kaiserb@soks.org. 

To sign-up to referee, contact Haley Nixon at haley@haysrec.org. 

Follow SOKS on social media at facebook.com/specialolympicskansas, on Twitter and Instagram @sokansas and Special Olympics Kansas on Flickr.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Special Olympics KansasThe Special Olympics Kansas Basketball and Cheerleading Competition is almost here and volunteers are still needed to make the event unforgettable for all of the athletes, coaches, families, and fans who will be attending the event. On March 21-22, Special Olympics athletes from all over central and western Kansas will converge on Hays. Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in cheerleading, individual skills, and team basketball play throughout the two days. Volunteers are still needed for several areas of the event. Some volunteer roles include scoreboard, scorebook, individual skills, and referee. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up online: <a href="https://www.givepulse.com/event/532680-%202025-State-Basketball-and-Cheerleading-Hays">https://www.givepulse.com/event/532680- 2025-State-Basketball-and-Cheerleading-Hays </a>If you have questions about volunteering, contact Brent Kaiser, Special Olympics Kansas Director of Competitions and Training at 785-301-8214 or kaiserb@soks.org. To sign-up to referee, contact Haley Nixon at haley@haysrec.org. Follow SOKS on social media at facebook.com/specialolympicskansas, on Twitter and Instagram @sokansas and Special Olympics Kansas on Flickr.&nbsp;

Volunteers still needed for Special Olympics Kansas basketball, cheerleading 

NCAA Central Regional Quarterfinals Fort Hays State (22-9) vs. No. 17/20 MSU Moorhead (23-8) Saturday, March 15 – 2:30 p.m. Topeka, Kan. – Lee Arena

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/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

Fort Hays State Men's Basketball will make its 15th&nbsp;appearance in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday when it plays No. 17/20 ranked MSU Moorhead. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at Lee Arena in Topeka. The Tigers are the No. 7 seed in the Central Regional field, while the Dragons are the No. 2 seed. FHSU is 22-9 for the season, while MSU Moorhead is 23-8.This matchup pits a pair of conference tournament champions against each other. FHSU won the MIAA Tournament, while MSU Moorhead won the NSIC Tournament, both punching their tickets to the national tournament with automatic bids.

Fort Hays State enters the tournament on a three-game win streak, all on its run through the MIAA Tournament. The Tigers defeated Central Missouri, Rogers State, and Central Oklahoma to claim the conference tournament title. This will be the ninth appearance in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Mark Johnson. The Tigers are in the national tournament for a second-straight year.

MSU Moorhead comes into the national tournament on an 11-game win streak. The Dragons are appearing in the NCAA Tournament for a fifth-straight year and it is their ninth appearance overall. MSU Moorhead started the year 10-7, but has gone 13-1 since. The Dragons won their opening round game of the Central Regional in the NCAA Tournament last year over Pittsburg State, but fell to eventual national champion Minnesota State in the semifinals.

Fort Hays State is looking for its first win in an NCAA Tournament since 2011. The Tigers are 3-8 in the national tournament under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1330">Mark Johnson</a>. They have reached the regional semifinals three times in his tenure.

This is the second meeting ever between FHSU and MSU Moorhead in men's basketball. The Dragons took the only meeting back during the 2014-15 season, a neutral site meeting early that year in Maryville, Mo.

The Tigers are 1-2 against nationally ranked teams this season. The two losses were to a top-5 ranked Washburn team, but the win was over a No. 22/25 ranked MSU Denver squad back in December.

With the win in the MIAA Tournament championship game, Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;and Traejon Davis&nbsp;each notched their 100th&nbsp;win in a Tiger jersey. The Tigers have won at least 21 games each of the last four seasons. Both are playing a fifth season this year.Fort Hays State has reached 22 wins in a season for the eighth time under head coach Mark Johnson.

Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;was the MIAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in helping the Tigers to the conference tournament title. He averaged 20.7 points per game over FHSU's three games in the tournament. Kyle Grill&nbsp;also earned all-tournament team honors.

Hammeke, Grill, and Shaun Riley&nbsp;all earned MIAA postseason honors for the 2024-25 season. Hammeke became the first-ever five-time All-MIAA selection, earning first-team honors for the third-straight season. Grill was an honorable mention selection and Riley was named to the MIAA All-Defensive Team along with Hammeke. Hammeke leads the Tigers at 16.5 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Riley leads in rebounding at 6.2 per game. Grill is the only other Tiger besides Hammeke averaging double figures in scoring at 11.6 points per game.

The Tigers continue to own the best scoring defense in NCAA Division II at 59.6 points per game allowed. FHSU has held the opposition to 60 or less points 17 games this season, including eight games of 50 or less.

Carson Johnson leads the Dragons in scoring at 20.1 points per game. Logan Kinsey (15.0), Jacob Beeninga (14.2), Jacob Jennison (11.9), and JaMir Price (11.2) all average double figures as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsNCAA Central Regional Quarterfinals Fort Hays State (22-9) vs. No. 17/20 MSU Moorhead (23-8) Saturday, March 15 – 2:30 p.m. Topeka, Kan. – Lee ArenaRadio:&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/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State Men's Basketball will make its 15th&nbsp;appearance in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday when it plays No. 17/20 ranked MSU Moorhead. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at Lee Arena in Topeka. The Tigers are the No. 7 seed in the Central Regional field, while the Dragons are the No. 2 seed. FHSU is 22-9 for the season, while MSU Moorhead is 23-8.This matchup pits a pair of conference tournament champions against each other. FHSU won the MIAA Tournament, while MSU Moorhead won the NSIC Tournament, both punching their tickets to the national tournament with automatic bids.Fort Hays State enters the tournament on a three-game win streak, all on its run through the MIAA Tournament. The Tigers defeated Central Missouri, Rogers State, and Central Oklahoma to claim the conference tournament title. This will be the ninth appearance in the NCAA Tournament under head coach Mark Johnson. The Tigers are in the national tournament for a second-straight year.MSU Moorhead comes into the national tournament on an 11-game win streak. The Dragons are appearing in the NCAA Tournament for a fifth-straight year and it is their ninth appearance overall. MSU Moorhead started the year 10-7, but has gone 13-1 since. The Dragons won their opening round game of the Central Regional in the NCAA Tournament last year over Pittsburg State, but fell to eventual national champion Minnesota State in the semifinals.Fort Hays State is looking for its first win in an NCAA Tournament since 2011. The Tigers are 3-8 in the national tournament under head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mark-johnson/1330">Mark Johnson</a>. They have reached the regional semifinals three times in his tenure.This is the second meeting ever between FHSU and MSU Moorhead in men's basketball. The Dragons took the only meeting back during the 2014-15 season, a neutral site meeting early that year in Maryville, Mo.The Tigers are 1-2 against nationally ranked teams this season. The two losses were to a top-5 ranked Washburn team, but the win was over a No. 22/25 ranked MSU Denver squad back in December.With the win in the MIAA Tournament championship game, Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;and Traejon Davis&nbsp;each notched their 100th&nbsp;win in a Tiger jersey. The Tigers have won at least 21 games each of the last four seasons. Both are playing a fifth season this year.Fort Hays State has reached 22 wins in a season for the eighth time under head coach Mark Johnson.Kaleb Hammeke&nbsp;was the MIAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in helping the Tigers to the conference tournament title. He averaged 20.7 points per game over FHSU's three games in the tournament. Kyle Grill&nbsp;also earned all-tournament team honors.Hammeke, Grill, and Shaun Riley&nbsp;all earned MIAA postseason honors for the 2024-25 season. Hammeke became the first-ever five-time All-MIAA selection, earning first-team honors for the third-straight season. Grill was an honorable mention selection and Riley was named to the MIAA All-Defensive Team along with Hammeke. Hammeke leads the Tigers at 16.5 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Riley leads in rebounding at 6.2 per game. Grill is the only other Tiger besides Hammeke averaging double figures in scoring at 11.6 points per game.The Tigers continue to own the best scoring defense in NCAA Division II at 59.6 points per game allowed. FHSU has held the opposition to 60 or less points 17 games this season, including eight games of 50 or less.Carson Johnson leads the Dragons in scoring at 20.1 points per game. Logan Kinsey (15.0), Jacob Beeninga (14.2), Jacob Jennison (11.9), and JaMir Price (11.2) all average double figures as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀🎧 LISTEN:  Tigers face MSU Moorhead in NCAA Central Regional quarterfinals

On this edition of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks about alcohol consumption and its effects on the body with Jessica Phelan, assistant professor in the Fort Hays State University Department of Health and Human Performance.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="POST PODCAST: Alcohol consumption and its effects on the body" 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=79jva-1840ae2-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>On this edition of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks about alcohol consumption and its effects on the body with Jessica Phelan, assistant professor in the Fort Hays State University Department of Health and Human Performance.&nbsp;

🎙 POST PODCAST: Alcohol consumption and its effects on the body

Saturday, March 15 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 11:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Morehead, 2:00pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 3:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota State, 4:35pm

Sunday, March 16 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBB (if win 3/15) vs. Winona State/SW Minnesota State, 4:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saturday, March 15 KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if lose 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 11:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. MSU Morehead, 2:00pm KKQY: Quinter WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Centralia/Troy, 3:45pm KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB (if win 3/14) vs. Concordia-St. Paul/SW Minnesota State, 4:35pm Sunday, March 16 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBB (if win 3/15) vs. Winona State/SW Minnesota State, 4:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

The Kansas 5A Basketball State Tournament was abruptly canceled on Thursday, March 12, 2020, due to concerns about the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hays High School's boys' basketball team had advanced to the state tournament the night before and was set to compete in the quarterfinals on Friday at White Auditorium in Emporia.

The tournament began as scheduled, with the first-round games being played, but was ultimately halted before the semifinals, leaving teams, including Hays High, unable to complete their championship run.

Hays High entered the tournament on an impressive eight-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance late in the season.

They continued their strong play in the first round by defeating Topeka Highland Park, further solidifying their championship aspirations.

The cancellation disappointed players, coaches and fans, as many teams, including Hays, had strong hopes for a state title.

The Hays High roster featured a talented and determined group of athletes, including Jason Krannawitter, Wesley Oakley, Carson Kieffer, TJ Nunnery, Noah Weimer, Jace Linenberger, Jordan Dale, Dylan Ruder, Nate Brooks, Ashton Hernandez, Dayln Swartz, Brock Lummus, and Garrett Wellbrock. 

Each player contributed to the team’s success, helping them build momentum heading into the tournament. 

Their chemistry and dedication made them a formidable opponent, adding to the heartbreak of the tournament’s cancellation.

Basehor Linwood,&nbsp;Andover, Kapaun and Hays will forever be known as The Forever 4.

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 </figure>Hays PostThe Kansas 5A Basketball State Tournament was abruptly canceled on Thursday, March 12, 2020, due to concerns about the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. Hays High School's boys' basketball team had advanced to the state tournament the night before and was set to compete in the quarterfinals on Friday at White Auditorium in Emporia.The tournament began as scheduled, with the first-round games being played, but was ultimately halted before the semifinals, leaving teams, including Hays High, unable to complete their championship run.Hays High entered the tournament on an impressive eight-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance late in the season.They continued their strong play in the first round by defeating Topeka Highland Park, further solidifying their championship aspirations.The cancellation disappointed players, coaches and fans, as many teams, including Hays, had strong hopes for a state title.The Hays High roster featured a talented and determined group of athletes, including Jason Krannawitter, Wesley Oakley, Carson Kieffer, TJ Nunnery, Noah Weimer, Jace Linenberger, Jordan Dale, Dylan Ruder, Nate Brooks, Ashton Hernandez, Dayln Swartz, Brock Lummus, and Garrett Wellbrock. Each player contributed to the team’s success, helping them build momentum heading into the tournament. Their chemistry and dedication made them a formidable opponent, adding to the heartbreak of the tournament’s cancellation.Basehor Linwood,&nbsp;Andover, Kapaun and Hays will forever be known as The Forever 4.

🎥🏀 Remembering Hays High, Forever 4 after 5 years

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

The Hays High School principal told the Hays school board on March 3, at its work session, the school plans to introduce more cell phone restrictions for the next school year.

Hays High Principal Shawn Henderson spoke to the board, and it heard a report on the state's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Screen Time.

The state task force report highlighted concerns that cell phones are detrimental to students' mental health and distract them from learning.

The task force quoted a 2024 Pew Research Center study that revealed 72% of high school teachers, 33% of middle school teachers, and 6%&nbsp;of elementary school teachers say students distracted by cell phones in class are major problems.

Almost a third of students surveyed in another study said they were distracted by cell phones when they were used during math lessons, and 21 percent said they were distracted by other students using phones during those lessons.

A study published by the&nbsp;Social Science Research Network showed a correlation between cell phone bans and higher GPAs.

Hays High High School has a red/green policy for cell phones.

Red means cell phones are not to be used in class. Green means a teacher will allow cell phones to be out for specific uses.

Superintendent Ron Wilson said no action was taken regarding the cell phone policy during the work session. Staff was interested in getting the board's feedback as it prepares to revise its policy, he said. The new policy will be a part of student handbooks approved by the board this summer.

Wilson said the school is considering more device restrictions but acknowledged enforcement will be difficult.

A study cited by the state task force indicated although 77% of schools have some device restrictions, 97% of teens say they use their cell phones during the school day.

Wilson said the school is still working on a disciplinary policy that would accompany the device restrictions. However, he said it could include confiscating the cell phone or device.

Wilson said the HHS staff said most of their disciplinary issues revolve around cell phone use.

Hays Middle School has a no cell phone policy. They must be in lockers during school hours. Tom Albers told the board the school intends to retain its current policy.

The board also discussed the possibility of moving Hays High students to iPads instead of laptops.

Wilson said the staff thought the district could save money using iPads. However, iPad prices have increased, decreasing the potential savings.

Because lower grades use iPads, students would not need to learn a new device as they transition to high school. There also would be some cost and labor savings in only having to maintain one type of device.

The iPads also have built-in classroom management software, while software must be purchased separately for the laptops, Wilson said. The iPads have the capability for English language learning to plug headphones into the devices and have classroom lectures translated into Spanish.

The board did not take a vote, but Wilson said he thought the consensus was to continue using laptops at the high school.

The board heard a clarification on the bid process for the Hays High tennis courts. The district rejected a bid because it did not meet specifications.

The board tabled a discussion on electing board leadership. A discussion on having an owner representative specifically for the bond projects will likely be on the next board agenda.&nbsp;

The next school board meeting is March 24.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostThe Hays High School principal told the Hays school board on March 3, at its work session, the school plans to introduce more cell phone restrictions for the next school year.Hays High Principal Shawn Henderson spoke to the board, and it heard a report on the state's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Screen Time.The state task force report highlighted concerns that cell phones are detrimental to students' mental health and distract them from learning.The task force quoted a 2024 Pew Research Center study that revealed 72% of high school teachers, 33% of middle school teachers, and 6%&nbsp;of elementary school teachers say students distracted by cell phones in class are major problems.Almost a third of students surveyed in another study said they were distracted by cell phones when they were used during math lessons, and 21 percent said they were distracted by other students using phones during those lessons.A study published by the&nbsp;Social Science Research Network showed a correlation between cell phone bans and higher GPAs.Hays High High School has a red/green policy for cell phones.Red means cell phones are not to be used in class. Green means a teacher will allow cell phones to be out for specific uses.Superintendent Ron Wilson said no action was taken regarding the cell phone policy during the work session. Staff was interested in getting the board's feedback as it prepares to revise its policy, he said. The new policy will be a part of student handbooks approved by the board this summer.Wilson said the school is considering more device restrictions but acknowledged enforcement will be difficult.A study cited by the state task force indicated although 77% of schools have some device restrictions, 97% of teens say they use their cell phones during the school day.Wilson said the school is still working on a disciplinary policy that would accompany the device restrictions. However, he said it could include confiscating the cell phone or device.Wilson said the HHS staff said most of their disciplinary issues revolve around cell phone use.Hays Middle School has a no cell phone policy. They must be in lockers during school hours. Tom Albers told the board the school intends to retain its current policy.<h2>iPads</h2>The board also discussed the possibility of moving Hays High students to iPads instead of laptops.Wilson said the staff thought the district could save money using iPads. However, iPad prices have increased, decreasing the potential savings.Because lower grades use iPads, students would not need to learn a new device as they transition to high school. There also would be some cost and labor savings in only having to maintain one type of device.The iPads also have built-in classroom management software, while software must be purchased separately for the laptops, Wilson said. The iPads have the capability for English language learning to plug headphones into the devices and have classroom lectures translated into Spanish.The board did not take a vote, but Wilson said he thought the consensus was to continue using laptops at the high school.The board heard a clarification on the bid process for the Hays High tennis courts. The district rejected a bid because it did not meet specifications.The board tabled a discussion on electing board leadership. A discussion on having an owner representative specifically for the bond projects will likely be on the next board agenda.&nbsp;The next school board meeting is March 24.

Hays High makes plans to further restrict cell phones

The&nbsp; Arc of Central Plains/Hays Buffaloes will be sending 70 athletes to the annual Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) State Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament in Hays on March 21 and 22. 

More than 4,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans from around the state will come together for one of the largest events for individuals of all ages with intellectual disabilities in the state.

The team qualified for the state tournament through their participation in a regional tournament in Great Bend. The regional tournament followed more than eight weeks of training by the athletes.

“Special Olympics Kansas is extremely proud of all of our athletes that put in months of training to prepare for this event,” said President and CEO John Lair. “It is a thrill for us to be able to share the abilities and joy of competition and inclusion exhibited by our athletes.”

This year marks the 53rd year of basketball for Special Olympics Kansas.

The state basketball and cheerleading weekend festivities include traditional 5v5 competition, cheerleading, opening ceremonies, individual skills competitions, free health screenings and a dinner and dance.

The Special Olympics Kansas State Basketball Tournament is supported by long-time presenting sponsor, the Kansas State Council of the Knights of Columbus, as well as event sponsors Knights of Columbus, Park N Go, Kansas State Bank, CornerStone Orthodontics, Fort Hays, Walmart/Sam's Club, Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, Visit Manhattan, Hays Medical Center, Hays Recreation Center. Statewide sponsors of Special Olympics Kansas include Sunderland Foundation, Club Car Wash, and Heartland Coca-Cola.

To find out how you can support Buffaloes, contact Tiffany Schulte at tschulte@arcofcentralplains.org.

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 </figure>Special Olympics KansasThe&nbsp; Arc of Central Plains/Hays Buffaloes will be sending 70 athletes to the annual Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) State Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament in Hays on March 21 and 22. More than 4,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans from around the state will come together for one of the largest events for individuals of all ages with intellectual disabilities in the state.The team qualified for the state tournament through their participation in a regional tournament in Great Bend. The regional tournament followed more than eight weeks of training by the athletes.“Special Olympics Kansas is extremely proud of all of our athletes that put in months of training to prepare for this event,” said President and CEO John Lair. “It is a thrill for us to be able to share the abilities and joy of competition and inclusion exhibited by our athletes.”This year marks the 53rd year of basketball for Special Olympics Kansas.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741794523601.jpeg" alt="Hays Buffaloes in Great Bend regional competition. Courtesy photo&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Hays Buffaloes in Great Bend regional competition. Courtesy photo&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>The state basketball and cheerleading weekend festivities include traditional 5v5 competition, cheerleading, opening ceremonies, individual skills competitions, free health screenings and a dinner and dance.The Special Olympics Kansas State Basketball Tournament is supported by long-time presenting sponsor, the Kansas State Council of the Knights of Columbus, as well as event sponsors Knights of Columbus, Park N Go, Kansas State Bank, CornerStone Orthodontics, Fort Hays, Walmart/Sam's Club, Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, Visit Manhattan, Hays Medical Center, Hays Recreation Center. Statewide sponsors of Special Olympics Kansas include Sunderland Foundation, Club Car Wash, and Heartland Coca-Cola.To find out how you can support Buffaloes, contact Tiffany Schulte at tschulte@arcofcentralplains.org.

Arc of Central Plains/Hays Buffaloes headed to state

The Cancer Council of Ellis County would like to thank the Hays Lions Club for the $500 grant. This grant will be used for travel expenses for mileage, hotel and food for approved clients. 

We appreciate the continued support of the Hays Lions Club.

The mission of the Cancer Council of Ellis County is to provide services to individuals and families affected by cancer and to provide education about cancer to the general public. 

Individuals from Ellis County can complete the application for financial services, with board approval, the individual can be reimbursed for cancer expenses up to $2,300 per calendar year.

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 </figure>Cancer Council of Ellis CountyThe Cancer Council of Ellis County would like to thank the Hays Lions Club for the $500 grant. This grant will be used for travel expenses for mileage, hotel and food for approved clients. We appreciate the continued support of the Hays Lions Club.The mission of the Cancer Council of Ellis County is to provide services to individuals and families affected by cancer and to provide education about cancer to the general public. Individuals from Ellis County can complete the application for financial services, with board approval, the individual can be reimbursed for cancer expenses up to $2,300 per calendar year.

Cancer Council of Ellis County awarded Hays Lions Club grant

Alfalfa weevil eggs are laid inside alfalfa stems in the fall and spring. Larvae feed on terminal and upper plant leaves early in the spring, resulting in damage occurring before the first cutting.

Alfalfa weevil degree days are a great way to estimate what might be going on in the field and serve as a useful tool to know when to time scouting. Alfalfa weevil eggs begin hatching after 300 degree days have accumulated. 

Since we cannot determine if eggs present were laid the previous fall or the current spring, in Kansas, scouting should start after 180 degree days have accumulated starting from January 1.

How do I know how many degree days have accumulated?

For the most up-to-date alfalfa weevil degree day accumulations, visit the Kansas Mesonet Degree Days Calculator <a href="https://mesonet.k-state.edu/agriculture/degreedays/">https://mesonet.k-state.edu/agriculture/degreedays/</a> then find the Mesonet weather station closest to you--click onto it, then click onto Alfalfa Weevil and click submit. That will show you the Alfalfa Weevil Growing Degrees accumulation.

The Hays Mesonet has 167 degree days accumulation at the time of this writing.

For a complete guide to alfalfa weevil management recommendations, please refer to the upcoming K-State Research &amp; Extension publication 2025 Alfalfa Insect Pest Management Guide that will be available online soon. Just Google it and you should find it.

While warmer spring temperatures allow for faster alfalfa weevil development, be aware that dramatic temperature drops can slow down alfalfa growth, making the plants unable to keep up with feeding damage. 

Treatment may be warranted in shorter fields between 3 and 7 inches tall when feeding is evident on the top inch of growth and 1 to 2 larvae are present. If a field is treated, it is important to verify that the expected amount of control was achieved. 

In 2020, populations of alfalfa weevil resistant to lambda-cyhalothrin (Warrior II w/Zeon Tech) were verified in northwest and southwest Kansas and Oklahoma.

While this resistance has not appeared to become a widespread problem for Kansas producers, be aware and after application continue to scout fields. Oklahoma continues to have resistance statewide. 

Numerous products are available for alfalfa weevil control in Kansas. When making management decisions, it is important to rotate modes of action, i.e. pyrethroid and organophosphate, this is one way to slow down the development of resistance. 

For a comprehensive list and description of all currently recognized insecticide modes of action, consult <a href="https://irac-online.org/">https://irac-online.org</a>.

One update to control options to be aware of was in 2024 a reversal of the EPA’s ruling to ban chlorpyrifos (Lorsban and others). Following that, the EPA issued a technical correction in&nbsp;which 11 special uses of chlorpyriphos were allowed. Among the 11 special uses pertinent to Kansas are alfalfa, cotton, soybean, and winter wheat.

If you have any questions contact your local county or district extension office.

Information provided by Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension Entomologist.

Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681266655144.jpeg" alt="Stacy Campbell&nbsp;is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension.&nbsp;Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Stacy Campbell&nbsp;is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension.&nbsp;Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Alfalfa weevil eggs are laid inside alfalfa stems in the fall and spring. Larvae feed on terminal and upper plant leaves early in the spring, resulting in damage occurring before the first cutting.Alfalfa weevil degree days are a great way to estimate what might be going on in the field and serve as a useful tool to know when to time scouting. Alfalfa weevil eggs begin hatching after 300 degree days have accumulated. Since we cannot determine if eggs present were laid the previous fall or the current spring, in Kansas, scouting should start after 180 degree days have accumulated starting from January 1.How do I know how many degree days have accumulated?For the most up-to-date alfalfa weevil degree day accumulations, visit the Kansas Mesonet Degree Days Calculator <a href="https://mesonet.k-state.edu/agriculture/degreedays/">https://mesonet.k-state.edu/agriculture/degreedays/</a> then find the Mesonet weather station closest to you--click onto it, then click onto Alfalfa Weevil and click submit. That will show you the Alfalfa Weevil Growing Degrees accumulation. The Hays Mesonet has 167 degree days accumulation at the time of this writing.For a complete guide to alfalfa weevil management recommendations, please refer to the upcoming K-State Research &amp; Extension publication 2025 Alfalfa Insect Pest Management Guide that will be available online soon. Just Google it and you should find it.Be aware of insecticide resistance. While warmer spring temperatures allow for faster alfalfa weevil development, be aware that dramatic temperature drops can slow down alfalfa growth, making the plants unable to keep up with feeding damage. Treatment may be warranted in shorter fields between 3 and 7 inches tall when feeding is evident on the top inch of growth and 1 to 2 larvae are present. If a field is treated, it is important to verify that the expected amount of control was achieved. In 2020, populations of alfalfa weevil resistant to lambda-cyhalothrin (Warrior II w/Zeon Tech) were verified in northwest and southwest Kansas and Oklahoma. While this resistance has not appeared to become a widespread problem for Kansas producers, be aware and after application continue to scout fields. Oklahoma continues to have resistance statewide. Numerous products are available for alfalfa weevil control in Kansas. When making management decisions, it is important to rotate modes of action, i.e. pyrethroid and organophosphate, this is one way to slow down the development of resistance. For a comprehensive list and description of all currently recognized insecticide modes of action, consult <a href="https://irac-online.org/">https://irac-online.org</a>.One update to control options to be aware of was in 2024 a reversal of the EPA’s ruling to ban chlorpyrifos (Lorsban and others). Following that, the EPA issued a technical correction in&nbsp;which 11 special uses of chlorpyriphos were allowed. Among the 11 special uses pertinent to Kansas are alfalfa, cotton, soybean, and winter wheat.If you have any questions contact your local county or district extension office. Information provided by Anthony Zukoff, K-State Extension Entomologist.Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.

CAMPBELL: Start monitoring alfalfa weevils using degree days, scouting 

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team picked up a second-consecutive win over a ranked opponent on Friday (March 14), defeating No. 29 Central Oklahoma 4-3 in extra innings. The Tigers improve to 14-5 overall and 9-1 in MIAA contests, while the Bronchos dip to 16-6 on the year and 6-4 in league games.

Four days after ending a 13-2 win over No. 25 Missouri Southern with a walk-off grand slam, Trey DeGarmo again delivered in the clutch, punching an RBI single up the middle with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Tigers the win.

The contest started off as a pitcher's duel between FHSU's Ty Riley and UCO's Brett Pense. The starters combined to scatter six hits and just two earned runs across 13 innings of work.

Fort Hays State collected its first hits in the bottom of the third when Cesar Saavedra and Zane Knox both reached with two-out singles, but Pense got out of the jam with a flyout. Riley did not allow a hit until the fourth inning when UCO scored first on a bases-loaded balk.

The Tigers answered right back with a pair of unearned runs in the bottom of the inning. Elliott Herrmann led off with a single before DeGarmo reached on a throwing error. Cooper Howell plated the tying run with an RBI groundout before Brady Kreutzer crushed a 1-2 pitch off the wall in left field, driving in the go-ahead run with a double.

Riley hit two batters with a pitch over the next two frames but retired the other six batters he faced, turning a 2-1 lead over to the bullpen in the seventh.

After giving up the lead, Pense retired nine in a row and seemed to be cruising before Jamison Armstrong sent an 0-1 pitch sailing over the fence in right field, putting the Tigers in front 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh.

Kaleb Carpenter was first out of the bullpen for FHSU, allowing one hit in the seventh before giving up two singles in the top of the eighth. Brandon Chavez came on to get out of inning with back-to-back strikeouts, allowing FHSU to go to the ninth up by two.

Central Oklahoma managed to tie things up in the top of the ninth with two runs on three hits, but Chavez got out of the inning with runners on the corners with his fourth strikeout of the game.

Fort Hays State was able to load the bases in the bottom of the ninth, but a diving stop and perfect throw from the UCO third baseman sent things to extra innings.

Chavez continued to deal, striking out the side in the 10th to give FHSU a chance to walk it off in the bottom of the inning. Knox worked a leadoff walk on seven pitches before Derek Woolwine laid down a sacrifice bunt. The Bronchos chose to intentionally walk Herrmann, bringing DeGarmo to the plate. The senior swung at the first pitch, sending it past a diving short stop and allowing Knox to score from second.

Riley did not factor into the decision after allowing one run on one hit and three walks over 6.0 innings of work, striking out four. Carpenter allowed three hits but did not give up a run in 1.1 innings of relief, while Chavez (3-0) picked up the win after striking out seven batters over 2.2 innings of work. Chavez allowed two runs on three hits and did not walk a batter.

UCO's Pense finished with a line of four strikeouts, five hits, zero walks and three runs (one earned) over 7.0 innings of work.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team picked up a second-consecutive win over a ranked opponent on Friday (March 14), defeating No. 29 Central Oklahoma 4-3 in extra innings. The Tigers improve to 14-5 overall and 9-1 in MIAA contests, while the Bronchos dip to 16-6 on the year and 6-4 in league games.Four days after ending a 13-2 win over No. 25 Missouri Southern with a walk-off grand slam, Trey DeGarmo again delivered in the clutch, punching an RBI single up the middle with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Tigers the win.The contest started off as a pitcher's duel between FHSU's Ty Riley and UCO's Brett Pense. The starters combined to scatter six hits and just two earned runs across 13 innings of work.Fort Hays State collected its first hits in the bottom of the third when Cesar Saavedra and Zane Knox both reached with two-out singles, but Pense got out of the jam with a flyout. Riley did not allow a hit until the fourth inning when UCO scored first on a bases-loaded balk.The Tigers answered right back with a pair of unearned runs in the bottom of the inning. Elliott Herrmann led off with a single before DeGarmo reached on a throwing error. Cooper Howell plated the tying run with an RBI groundout before Brady Kreutzer crushed a 1-2 pitch off the wall in left field, driving in the go-ahead run with a double.Riley hit two batters with a pitch over the next two frames but retired the other six batters he faced, turning a 2-1 lead over to the bullpen in the seventh.After giving up the lead, Pense retired nine in a row and seemed to be cruising before Jamison Armstrong sent an 0-1 pitch sailing over the fence in right field, putting the Tigers in front 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh.Kaleb Carpenter was first out of the bullpen for FHSU, allowing one hit in the seventh before giving up two singles in the top of the eighth. Brandon Chavez came on to get out of inning with back-to-back strikeouts, allowing FHSU to go to the ninth up by two.Central Oklahoma managed to tie things up in the top of the ninth with two runs on three hits, but Chavez got out of the inning with runners on the corners with his fourth strikeout of the game.Fort Hays State was able to load the bases in the bottom of the ninth, but a diving stop and perfect throw from the UCO third baseman sent things to extra innings.Chavez continued to deal, striking out the side in the 10th to give FHSU a chance to walk it off in the bottom of the inning. Knox worked a leadoff walk on seven pitches before Derek Woolwine laid down a sacrifice bunt. The Bronchos chose to intentionally walk Herrmann, bringing DeGarmo to the plate. The senior swung at the first pitch, sending it past a diving short stop and allowing Knox to score from second.Riley did not factor into the decision after allowing one run on one hit and three walks over 6.0 innings of work, striking out four. Carpenter allowed three hits but did not give up a run in 1.1 innings of relief, while Chavez (3-0) picked up the win after striking out seven batters over 2.2 innings of work. Chavez allowed two runs on three hits and did not walk a batter.UCO's Pense finished with a line of four strikeouts, five hits, zero walks and three runs (one earned) over 7.0 innings of work.

⚾ DeGarmo's walk-off pushes Tigers past No. 29 Bronchos

RUSH COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Friday in Rush County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Nissan Murano driven by Kristopher&nbsp;Younger, 46, Hays, was northbound on U.S. 183. five miles south of Rush Center. The SUV traveled left of center and struck axle 4 and axle 5 on a southbound 2020 Freightliner semi driven by&nbsp;Difiore Duchesne, Domenec&nbsp;Difiore Duchesne, 31, Garden City.

After impact the Nissan entered the west ditch and rolled onto its top.&nbsp;

EMS transported Younger and two passengers, a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl both from Jetmore to Hays Medical Center. The teen girl was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

RUSH COUNTY —Three people were injured in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Friday in Rush County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Nissan Murano driven by Kristopher&nbsp;Younger, 46, Hays, was northbound on U.S. 183. five miles south of Rush Center. The SUV traveled left of center and struck axle 4 and axle 5 on a southbound 2020 Freightliner semi driven by&nbsp;Difiore Duchesne, Domenec&nbsp;Difiore Duchesne, 31, Garden City.After impact the Nissan entered the west ditch and rolled onto its top.&nbsp;EMS transported Younger and two passengers, a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl both from Jetmore to Hays Medical Center. The teen girl was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Man from Hays, 2 teens hospitalized after SUV, semi crash

INDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State's Tereus Henry will finish a storied career tomorrow as an All-American after the senior picked up a pair of wins on day one of the 2025 NCAA Division II Championships Friday (March 14), earning him a spot in the semifinals and a guaranteed top six finish.

Henry, the No. 8 seed in the 197-pound bracket, opened the day against John Parker-Wilson of Newberry in the round of 16. Neither wrestler scored in the opening period before Parker-Wilson maintained control for the entire two minutes of the second period. Henry started the third period on top but gave up an escape 40 seconds in to fall behind 1-0. The El Paso, Texas native was able to take the lead with 37 seconds to go, securing a takedown and wiping out the ride time point to win 3-2.

Henry then drew the top overall seed Dominic Murphy of St. Cloud State in the quarterfinals, who entered the match 25-0 on the year. After a scoreless opening three minutes both wrestlers managed quick escapes in the second and third periods. Murphy then took a 4-1 lead with a takedown 30 seconds into the final period, but Henry was able to escape 15 seconds later to pull within 4-2.

Henry then struck with a single-leg attack with about one minute remaining, securing the go-ahead takedown with 42 seconds on the clock. Murphy nearly escaped soon after, but a mat return with 30 seconds to go brought the wrestlers out of bounds. Henry was then able to hang on for the final 25 seconds, including a late scrum with five seconds left that nearly saw a reversal, but Henry was able to hold on for the 5-4 decision.

The win avenged a loss to Murphy in last year's national quarterfinals. Henry is now 3-1 against Murphy in his career.

Now a two-time All-American, Henry will face off with long-time rival Jackson Kinsella of Nebraska-Kearney in the semifinals Saturday morning (March 15) beginning at 9 a.m. (10 a.m. ET). Henry and Kinsella have faced off eight times over the last three years, with each competitor winning four times. Kinsella is 2-0 in the matchup this season, including a late win in the regional final two weeks ago.

Should Henry reach the final, he would face off with either No. 3 seed Derek Blubaugh of UIndy or No. 7 seed Nicholas Johnson of Glenville St. Henry is 0-4 all-time against Blubaugh and 0-1 against Johnson.

Competing at his first national competition, Matthew Rodriguez finished the day 0-2 in the 184-pound bracket. The sophomore drew a pigtail match against Kyler Pickard of Belmont Abbey, who used two takedowns to secure a 7-2 decision. Rodriguez then fell to UNK's Jacari Deal for a fourth time this season via a 14-4 major decision.

The Tigers are currently in a tie for 31st thanks to the eight team points Henry has accrued.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State's Tereus Henry will finish a storied career tomorrow as an All-American after the senior picked up a pair of wins on day one of the 2025 NCAA Division II Championships Friday (March 14), earning him a spot in the semifinals and a guaranteed top six finish.Henry, the No. 8 seed in the 197-pound bracket, opened the day against John Parker-Wilson of Newberry in the round of 16. Neither wrestler scored in the opening period before Parker-Wilson maintained control for the entire two minutes of the second period. Henry started the third period on top but gave up an escape 40 seconds in to fall behind 1-0. The El Paso, Texas native was able to take the lead with 37 seconds to go, securing a takedown and wiping out the ride time point to win 3-2.Henry then drew the top overall seed Dominic Murphy of St. Cloud State in the quarterfinals, who entered the match 25-0 on the year. After a scoreless opening three minutes both wrestlers managed quick escapes in the second and third periods. Murphy then took a 4-1 lead with a takedown 30 seconds into the final period, but Henry was able to escape 15 seconds later to pull within 4-2.Henry then struck with a single-leg attack with about one minute remaining, securing the go-ahead takedown with 42 seconds on the clock. Murphy nearly escaped soon after, but a mat return with 30 seconds to go brought the wrestlers out of bounds. Henry was then able to hang on for the final 25 seconds, including a late scrum with five seconds left that nearly saw a reversal, but Henry was able to hold on for the 5-4 decision.The win avenged a loss to Murphy in last year's national quarterfinals. Henry is now 3-1 against Murphy in his career.Now a two-time All-American, Henry will face off with long-time rival Jackson Kinsella of Nebraska-Kearney in the semifinals Saturday morning (March 15) beginning at 9 a.m. (10 a.m. ET). Henry and Kinsella have faced off eight times over the last three years, with each competitor winning four times. Kinsella is 2-0 in the matchup this season, including a late win in the regional final two weeks ago.Should Henry reach the final, he would face off with either No. 3 seed Derek Blubaugh of UIndy or No. 7 seed Nicholas Johnson of Glenville St. Henry is 0-4 all-time against Blubaugh and 0-1 against Johnson.Competing at his first national competition, Matthew Rodriguez finished the day 0-2 in the 184-pound bracket. The sophomore drew a pigtail match against Kyler Pickard of Belmont Abbey, who used two takedowns to secure a 7-2 decision. Rodriguez then fell to UNK's Jacari Deal for a fourth time this season via a 14-4 major decision.The Tigers are currently in a tie for 31st thanks to the eight team points Henry has accrued.Full FHSU Results 184 - Matthew Rodriguez - 0-2 Prelim - Kyler Pickard (Belmont Abbey) won by decision over Matthew Rodriguez (Dec 7-2)Prelim - Jacari Deal (Nebraska-Kearney) won by major decision over Matthew Rodriguez (MD 14-4)197 - Tereus Henry - 2-0 - 8.0 team points Champ. Round 1 - Tereus Henry won by decision over John Parker-Wilson (Newberry) (Dec 3-2)Quarterfinal - Tereus Henry won by decision over Dominic Murphy (St. Cloud State) (Dec 5-4)