HAYS – The Hays Eagles Senior American Legion used a six-run first inning to beat Hoisington 13-5 in their first game of the Wild West Fest tournament Thursday at Larks Park.

Trey Riggs got the scoring started in the first with a two-run single and then two batters later Jamison Martin doubled in three more to put Hays up 5-0. Riggs and Martin each drove in three runs in the game.

Brady Kreutzer earned the win on the mound. He allowed five runs, just two earned on six hits over five innings. He struck out three and walked one.

Hays is 22-3-1 and will take on Northern Colorado 18 at 6 p.m. at Larks Park.

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Russell scored four runs over the first five innings and held off the Hays Junior Eagles 4-3 Thursday at Larks Park.

Russell’s Tanner Rome was two-for-three with a pair of RBI’s. He also earned the save.

Hays’ Isaac Smith allowed four runs, just two earned over six innings and got the loss.

The JR. Eagles are 7-8 on the season and will play Norton at 4 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Games start at 8 a.m. Friday at the Wild West Fest Tournament
Hays SR. Monarchs v. North Colorado 17 at 10 a.m. at Larks Park
Hays SR. Monarchs v. Buhler at 2 p.m. at Larks Park