HAYS, Kan. – The Monarchs overcame a couple of first half injuries to beat Rose Hill 4-2 in their Center/South Central Regional opener Monday at the Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex.

Kayla Vitztum scored the Monarchs first goal six minutes into the match on an assist from Jillian Lowe but both were injured in the first half and didn’t return.

Aubrey Koeningsman and Ashely Ostrander combined to score three second half goals to lead the Monarchs to the win.

TMP-Marian improves to 12-4-1 and will face the winner of Tuesday’s match between Collegiate and Winfield at 6 p.m. Thursday in Wichita.