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Tigers Lead After First Round of FHSU Invite

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The Fort Hays State women’s golf team leads after the first round of the FHSU Invitational in Hays, Kan. The tournament is being held at the Smoky Hill Country Club, a par-71 course. The Tigers shot 342 on the first day and lead by six strokes over conference foe Missouri Western. Northwest Missouri State is 13 strokes back in third.

Kiley Johansen paced the Tigers on the first day, shooting 82. She is alone in second place, three strokes back of tournament leader Kristen Cooley of Missouri Western, who shot 79.

The three other team scorers for Fort Hays State are all in the top 10 after the first day. Samantha Hobson is tied for 5th after a round of 85. Samantha Nielsen is alone in eighth after a round of 87. Jordan Nixon shot 88 and is currently tied for ninth. Also competing for FHSU were Carmen Thompson, who shot a 90 and Arin Powers is playing as an individual and shot 111.

The final round of the tournament will be a shotgun start, beginning at 9 am on Tuesday morning.

– FHSU Sports Information –

FHSU Men’s Golf In 13th At NSU Classic

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The Fort Hays State men’s golf team sits in 13th place after the first two rounds of the Northeastern State Classic at the Muskogee Country Club in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

The Tigers shot 295 in the first round and a 301 in the second and trail first place Arkansas-Fort Smith by 27 strokes.

Kevin Quinley shot a 1-under-par 70 in the opening round then a 75 in the second and is tied for 20th at 3-over-par.

Fey and Zoglman Named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jessica Fey (Washburn) and Kayla Zoglman (Fort Hays State) have been named MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 19-24 as selected by a conference SID panel. 

MIAA HITTER OF THE WEEK
Jessica Fey, RH, Washburn
In three straight sweeps over MIAA opponents last week, Fey averaged 2.89 kills, 1.11 blocks and 3.67 points a set. The junior from Crete, Neb., had four blocks and hit .400 with eight kills at Northwest Missouri on Tuesday. Friday, she stepped up the attack with 11 kills and added a block against No. 24 Truman. Saturday, Fey had five blocks against Missouri Western.

Others Nominated: Paula Harris, UCM; Katie Deutschmann, ESU; Madison Schwartz, FHSU; Lauren Brentlinger, PSU; Britni Reed, SBU.

MIAA SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK
Kayla Zoglman, S, Fort Hays State
Zoglman helped lead the Fort Hays State volleyball team to a 3-1 record in the past week, which included an upset win over No. 24 Truman. The Tigers defeated the Bulldogs in five sets for their first conference win of the 2011 season to improve to 9-6 on the year. The win also snapped a 32-match conference losing streak dating back to October 21, 2009 and a 49-match winless streak against ranked opponents which dated back to November 19, 2004. Zoglman, a junior transfer from Goddard, Kan., had at least 25 assists in each match she played (the first match against Bethany featured reserves from both teams), and she matched her season-high of 59 in the match against Truman. Zoglman had a double-double against the Bulldogs by adding 12 digs to go along with three service aces, including one in the fifth set which gave the Tigers a 10-7 lead in the set and forced a Truman timeout. She averaged 10.33 assists per set for the week and added 25 digs, six kills and five blocks.

Others Nominated: Julia Bates, UCM; Meg Schwartz, ESU; Abby Wittman, WU.

2011 MIAA Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week
9/5 – Hitter: Mollie Lacy, RH, WU, Courtney Haring, MH, ESU; Specialist: Abby Moser, L, TSU
9/12 – Hitter: Paula Harris, MH, UCM; Specialist: Abby Moser, L, TSU
9/19 – Hitter: Allie Huffman, OH, UCM; Specialist: Abby Moser, L, TSU
9/26 – Hitter: Jessica Fey, RH, WU; Specialist: Kayla Zoglman, S, FHSU

– MIAA Media Relations –

Corwin, Zerkel, Phillips, Worthington and Linn Named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tommy Corwin (Central Missouri), Landon Zerkel (Missouri Southern), Ryon Phillips (Missouri Southern), Spencer Worthington (Pittsburg State), and Jeremy Linn (Washburn) have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 22-24 as selected by a conference SID panel. 

MIAA OFFENSIVE CO-PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Tommy Corwin, QB, Central Missouri
Corwin was 32-of-41 for 360 yards and four touchdowns in Central Missouri’s 54-30 win over Truman State on Saturday. The senior from St. Louis, Mo., threw for 269 yards and four touchdowns in the first half as the Mules raced to a 35-13 halftime lead. Corwin threw scoring strikes of 14, 16, 38 and 22 with the 22-yarder coming on the final play of the first half. He completed passes to 10 different receivers. Corwin was 10-of-14 passing in the second half.

Landon Zerkel, WR, Missouri Southern
Zerkel helped the Lions set a new school record for total offense in a game as the Lions racked up 647 yards against Lincoln in a 56-14 win at the Edward Jones Dome in the Ameren Gateway Classic this weekend in St. Louis. The junior from Webb City, Mo., had eight catches for 193 yards and three touchdowns, including a 92-yard touchdown catch after the Lions had stopped Lincoln inside their own five-yard line.

Others Nominated: Trevor Adams, NWMSU; Dane Simoneau, WU.

MIAA DEFENSIVE CO-PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Ryon Phillips, DL, Missouri Southern
Phillips had a memorable game in the dome as he collected four tackles, all behind the line of scrimmage, for a loss of 30 yards. The freshman from Royce City, Texas, had two sacks for a loss of 17 yards, and forced a fumble, then later recovering that very fumble. He also added a pass break up at the line.

Spencer Worthington, DE, Pittsburg State
Worthington recorded three of Pitt State’s seven quarterback sacks as the Gorillas dominated visiting William Jewell, 49-7, Saturday (Sept. 24) before 9,355 fans at Brandenburg Field/Carnie Smith Stadium.  Worthington (6-2, 220), a native of Carlisle, Iowa, made six total stops (four solo) in the contest, including the 3.0 QB sacks that totaled 19 yards.  The Pitt State defense limited the Cardinals to 185 yards of total offense including just 82 net rushing yards on 41 carries.

Others Nominated: Patrick Lewis, UCM; Josh Lorenson, NWMSU; Bryce Atagi, WU.

MIAA SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jeremy Linn, K, Washburn
Linn was 2-of-2 on field goal attempts, hitting one in the 2nd quarter from 22 yards and another from 36 yards with 14:18 to play in the game. His first field goal put Washburn up 10-3. His second one put the Ichabods up 27-13. The junior from Abilene, Kan., was 5-of-5 on extra points as well. He also averaged 55.6 yards per kickoff on eight attempts.

Others Nominated: Aaron Jamieson, UCM; Tyler Chilson, ESU.

2011 MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week
9/5 – Offense: Dane Simoneau, QB, WU; Defense: Gus Toca, DE, PSU; Special Teams: John Brown, RS, PSU

9/12 – Offense: J.B. Clark, QB, TSU; Defense: David Bass, DE, MWSU; Special Teams: Aaron Jamieson, K, UCM, Andy Mundwiller, PR/WR, TSU.

9/19 – Offense: Jamar Howard, WR, UCM; Defense: Nate Dreiling, LB, PSU; Special Teams: Jon Thomas, RS, PSU

9/26 – Offense: Tommy Corwin, QB, UCM, Landon Zerkel, WR, MSSU; Defense: Ryon Phillips, DL, MSSU, Spencer Worthington, DE, PSU; Special Teams: Jeremy Linn, K, WU

– MIAA Media Relations –

FHSU Loses Big At No. 1 Northwest Missouri State

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On a day they honored their late coach Scott Bostwick, Northwest Missouri State scored on six straight first half possessions on their way to a 70-17 win over the Fort Hays State Tigers Saturday afternoon in Maryville. The 70 points are the most ever allowed by a Tiger team.

After going 3-and-out in their first possessions, the Bearcats raced to a 42-3 lead before the Tigers were able to score on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Blake McAhren to Tanner Hageman late in the first half.

The Bearcats finish with 625 yards of offense, 349 through the air and 276 on the ground. The Tigers go for 339 yards, 187 through the air and 152 on the ground.

Blake McAhren completed 16 of 28 passes for 187 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Andre Smith led the ground game with 78 yards on 18 carries. Anthony Smith had five catches for 31 yards.

The loss drops the Tigers to 1-3 and 1-2 in the MIAA.

Coaches Interview:
Coaches Interview 09-24-11

Player Interviews:
Player Interviews 09-24-11

Game Highlights:
Game Highlights 09-24-11

FHSU Women’s Soccer Rolls Past McPherson

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The Tigers dominated from start to finish in a 3-0 win over visiting McPhersonCollegeon Tuesday night (Sept. 20) at the FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays.

The Tigers got on the scoreboard in the 32nd minute, as freshman Jamie Babyak scored off a free kick from about 30 yards away. Her shot went over the top of the McPherson goalkeeper to give the Tigers the 1-0 lead and Babyak her first goal of the season.

Cindy Benitez was the next Tiger to get in on the scoring attack. The junior knocked in a rebounded shot from Joanne Glynn to put the Tigers up 2-0 in the 50th minute.

The final goal came from Amy Phipps, scoring in the 85th minute on another rebound off the McPherson keeper. Becca Andres picked up the assist on the goal.

The Tigers dominated in shots with 22 in the game, compared to just six from the Bulldogs. FHSU also had more corner kicks at 7-2 and fouls at 17-6.

Kelsey Grey improved her record to 2-4-1 for the Tigers in goal. She totaled two saves in 90 minutes of play.

FHSU upped their record to 2-4-1 on the season. The Tigers return to the road this Saturday (Sept. 24) at Missouri Western in a non-conference match between the two MIAA schools. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m.

– FHSU Sports Information –

AUDIO – Chris Brown Weekly News Conference (9-20-11)

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Fort Hays State head football coach Chris Brown held his weekly news conference folllowing practice Tuesday night. The Tigers are coming off a 30-28 loss to Southwest Baptist at home this past Saturday night. They travel to No. 1 Northwest Missouri State this Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is at 1pm with the Fort Hays Auto Sales Pre-game Show at noon on Tiger Radio Mix 103.

Chris Brown Part 1
Chris Brown Presser 9-20-11 1

Chris Brown Part 2
Chris Brown Presser 9-20-11 2

Grant Brown
Grant Brown

John Hawk Rouse
John Hawk Rouse

Korey Allison
Korey Allison

Layton Hickel
Layton Hickel

FHSU Women’s Golf Finishes 12th At NSU Classic

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The Fort Hays State women’s golf team finished 12th at the Northeastern State Classic in Tahlequah, Okla., on Tuesday (Sept. 20). FHSU was in 10th after the first day, but slipped to 12th in the standings on day two shooting one stroke worse as a team than they did in the opening round. The Tigers had a two-day total of 671. The tournament was held at Cherry Springs Golf Club, a par-72 course.

Tournament host Northeastern State topped the field of 14 teams by breaking the 600 mark with a two-day total of 597. The Riverhawks defeated Midwestern State by 11 strokes for the tournament title. Arkansas-Fort Smith and Arkansas Tech tied for third with scores of 641, well back of the top two teams.

The Tigers backed up an opening day 335 with a 336 on day two. Kiley Johansen was the top performer for FHSU with rounds of 80 and 82, a total of18-over-par 162. She tied for 24th individually. Jordon Nixon finished 38th with rounds of 84 and 82, a 166 total.

Samantha Hobson tied for 46th with rounds of 84 and 86. Samantha Nielsen rounded out the team scorers for FHSU with rounds of 87 and 86 for a total of 173. Carmen Thompson shot back-to-back rounds of 88.

– FHSU Sports Information –

FHSU Volleyball Sweeps Bethany

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Megan Glandon led FHSU hit .786 and led the Tigers with 11 kilss in their sweep of Bethany College Monday. (FHSU Athletics Photo)

The Fort Hays State volleyball team picked up a pair of wins Monday night, defeating Bethany 3-0 in both matches.

The first match, played by the Swedes junior varsity and the Tiger reserves, saw the FHSU win 25-14, 25-13, 25-12. Yadira Jacquez had 13 kills and 11 digs to lead the Tigers. Taylor Elkinton added 40 assists.

The Tigers jumped to an early 13-1 lead in the second match against the Bethany varsity and won the first set 25-8. The Tigers trailed in the second set, but scored the final five points in a 25-18 victory. They jumped out to another big early lead in the third set and win 25-14.

Megan Glandon led the Tigers with 11 kills and no errors, hitting .786 for the match. Madison Schwartz added 10 kills. Kayla Zogleman had 25 assists and Tracie Hileman 10 digs.

Fort Hays State improves to 8-5 with the victories, eclipsing the teams win totals from the past two seasons. They return to MIAA play Friday at home against Northwest Missouri State then Saturday against Truman State.

FHSU Women’s Golf In 10th Place

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The FortHays State women’s golf team sits in tenth place after the first day of the Northeastern (Okla.) State Classic.

The Tigers shot a 335 and are 33 shots behind first place Northeastern State.

Kiley Johansen had the low round for FHSU, shooting  an 8-over-par 80 and is tied for 18th. Jordan Nixon and Sammy Hobson both shot 84’s and are tied for 40th heading into Tuesday’s second and final round.

Howard, Dreiling, and Thomas Named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jamar Howard (Central Missouri), Nate Dreiling (PittsburgState), and Jon Thomas (Pittsburg State) have been named MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week for the week of Sept. 17 as selected by a conference SID panel.

MIAA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jamar Howard, WR, Central Missouri
Howard had a career day catching nine passes for a UCM school-record 230 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 2:33 to play in the game as the Mules passed for over 400 yards and racked up 532 yards in total offense. The senior from Cincinnati, Ohio, averaged 25.6 yards per catch. He set-up UCM’s first score of the game with a 71-yard catch and run to the ESU 13-yard line. With the Mules trailing 21-10 just before halftime, he broke free from the defense for a 40-yard touchdown reception to pull UCM to within 21-17 at the break. Howard had two key catches on the game-tying drive, including a 12-yarder on 3rd and 7 as UCM tied the game at 38-38. On the game-winning drive, he hauled in a 36-yard catch to set UCM up at the ESU 33. On 2nd and 5 from the ESU 9, he pulled down his second touchdown of the game to give UCM the 45-38 lead. Howard’s 230 yards broke the 42-year old school-record of 228 receiving yards, which was set by Eddie Coates in 1969.

 Others Nominated: Shjuan Richardson, ESU; Michael Hill, MWSU; Trevor Adams, NWMSU; Zac Dickey, PSU; DeJuan Beard, WU.

MIAA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nate Dreiling, LB, Pittsburg State
Dreiling led a Pitt State defense that forced four turnovers and limited Truman to 53 net rushing yards in a 27-26 victory Saturday (Sept. 17).  The Gorillas allowed just a pair of field goals and a fourth-quarter touchdown in the contest, as the Bulldogs also recorded a pair of defensive scores with an interception return and a blocked punt return.  Dreiling, a Hutchinson,Kan., native, recorded a pair of drive-halting interceptions while logging a team-leading 10 tackles.  The Gorillas limited reigning MIAA Offensive Player of the Week J.B. Clark to 16-for-40 passing with two QB sacks and four interceptions.

Others Nominated: Alex Whitehill, FHSU; Brandon Williams, MSSU; David Bass, MWSU; Bryce Atagi, WU.

MIAA SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jon Thomas, RS, Pittsburg State
Thomas sparked the PittState offense with a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, just seconds after the No. 19 Gorillas had fallen behind 13-0 to Truman Saturday (Sept. 17).  The senior from Raytown, Mo., returned three kickoffs for a 48.0-yard average in the contest.  He also caught three passes for 42 yards in the game, including a pair of grabs on Pitt State’s final possession as the Gorillas drove 65-yards for the game-winning score in a 27-26 victory over the Bulldogs.

Others Nominated: Marlon Douglas, UCM; Cody Montee, MSSU; Taylor Anderson, MWSU; Jordan Simmons, NWMSU.

2011 MIAA Football Student-Athletes of the Week
9/5 – Offense: Dane Simoneau, QB, WU; Defense: Gus Toca, DE, PSU; Special Teams: John Brown, RS, PSU

9/12 – Offense: J.B. Clark, QB, TSU; Defense: David Bass, DE, MWSU; Special Teams: Aaron Jamieson, K, UCM, Andy Mundwiller, PR/WR, TSU.

9/19 – Offense: Jamar Howard, WR, UCM; Defense: Nate Dreiling, LB, PSU; Special Teams: Jon Thomas, RS, PSU

FHSU Men’s Soccer Wins Third Straight

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Junior striker Ricardo Yeverino’s hot start fueled the Tigers to a 3-1 win on the road at West Texas A&M in Canyon,Texason Sunday (Sept. 18) afternoon. Yeverino scored two goals, his team leading sixth and seventh of the season, in the first 15 minutes of the match, as the Tigers won their third straight game, upping their record to 4-2 on the season.

Yeverino’s first goal came less than three minutes into the match, heading the ball off a foul kick and into the back of the goal. He struck again at 15:30 to give the Tigers an early 2-0 advantage.

The Tigers pulled ahead to 3-0 on an Omar Aguilar goal at 58:12, his first goal of the season.

The host Buffaloes tallied their lone goal at 65:36 on a header by Rodrigo Morino. The goal was the final score of the 3-1 final.

Ryan Pakieser notched the win in goal for the Tigers, improving to 3-2 on the season.

FHSU looks to extend their winning streak on Friday (Sept. 23) when the Tigers welcome Colorado College to the FHSU Soccer Stadium at 8 p.m.

– FHSU Sports Information –

FHSU Falls Short Against Southwest Baptist

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The Fort Hays State Tigers turned the ball over three times resulting in 14 Southwest Baptist points as the Bearcats knock off the Tigers 30-28 at Lewis Field Saturday night.

The Tigers raced to a 21-10 lead with just under six minutes to play in the second quarter, but Southwest Baptist used a 44 yard touchdown run from Justin Duhaney and a 38 yard touchdown catch from Nathan Mourik to grab a 24-21 halftime lead.

After a Southwest Baptist field goal to go up 27-21, the Tigers respond with an 11 play drive capped by a seven-yard Andre Smith touchdown run to go up 28-27.

Southwest Baptist came back with an 18-play 72-yard, 8:44 drive which ended in a 25 yard field goal to go up 30-28.

The Tigers drove to the Bearcat 25 in their final possession but Tyler Kimbrough missed wide left on a 42-yard field goal with 0:48 to play.

FHSU had 387 yards of offense, 225 on the ground and 162 throgh the air. Quarterback Blake McAhren completed 12-of-21 passes for 162 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Chase lead had four catches for 50 yards and a touchdown. Andre Smith rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown. Edward Smith added 88 yards on the ground. Linebacker Alex Whitehill added a career-high 20 tackles.

The loss drops the Tigers to 1-2. They travel to No. 2 Northwest Missouri State at 1pm next Saturday.

Chris Postgame Interview
Coaches Interview 09-17-11

Blake McAhren Alex Whitehill Postgame Interview

Player Interviews 09-17-11

Game Highlights
Game Highlights 09-17-11

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