HAYS – TMP scored three runs in the 6th and Bailey Lacy struck out seven in relief as the Monarchs advanced to the regional semifinal with a 6-4 win over Lakin Monday at TMP Softball Complex.

Lakin took advantage of an infield single and a passed ball in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead.

The Monarchs tied the game at one in the second inning, scoring on an error and then an RBI double by Allison Helget put TMP up 2-1 after two innings.

Brianna Romme’s third inning RBI single put the Monarchs up 3-1 after three.

TMP turned to Bailey Lacy in relief in the fourth inning and she retired six straight, striking five in-a-row, earning her ninth win of the season.

Leading 3-2 the Monarchs scored three runs on two errors and a Meagan Brin run scoring single to go up 6-2 after six innings.

The Broncs scored two in the seventh and got the game-tying run on base but Lacy was able to strand two runners as the Monarchs pick up the win.

TMP moved to 15-6 on the season and will play Scott Community in Tuesday semifinals at 4:30.

Melissa Schoepf Post game

HYAS, Kan. – The TMP-Marian baseball team closed out their regular season on a three-game win streak after a pair of six inning run-rule wins over Colby Thursday at TMP-Marian.

The Monarchs score 14 runs on 16 hits and overcome four errors in a 14-4 win in game one. In game two they score 13 runs on 12 hits and overcome five errors for a 13-3 victory.

Ricky Hockett and Jared Vitztum both had three hits in the opener and Chase Werth drove in three and scored three times. Hockett went four innings on the mound allowing two runs on two hits with three strikeouts and two walks for the win.

Chase Werth homered and drove in three to lead TMP in game two. Ryan Ruder doubled and also drove in three. Ruder allowed three unearned runs on four hits with six strikeouts and no walks for the win.

The Monarchs finish the regular season winning eight of their last nine and take a 15-5 record into the regional tournament where they will play Scott City Monday at 5 pm in Larned.

WICHITA, Kan. – The TMP-Marian girls’ soccer closed out their regular season with a 5-2 win at Wichita North. Bailey Hageman scored two goals while Aubrey Koeningsman, Kayla Vitztum, Halle Lang all scored one.

Ashley Ostrander played in goal for a majority of the match after an injury to Deonna Wellbrock and had three saves.

The Monarchs end the regular season 10-3-1 and await the regional pairings which come out Saturday.

TMP-Marian release

HAYS, Kan. – Troy Schulte, athletic director for Archie R-V school district located south of Lee’s Summit, Mo., has been named the next athletic director for Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High School. Schulte, who will take over for long-time AD Gene Flax, spent nine years as the athletic director and 20 years teaching for Archie R-V school district.

“Being an alumnus, I have a lot of pride in TMP-Marian,” said Schulte, “I’ll bring a competitive desire to excel to the school.  I have a vision to see the entire program succeed through building relationships with students, coaches, staff, and the community.”

Schulte and his wife, Sharon, are both 1989 graduates of Thomas More Prep-Marian. They have three children: Jordan, Jackson, and Jaden. Jordan is currently running track at Fort Hays State University after landing herself a state championship in Missouri. Schulte also attended Fort Hays State University, graduating in 1994 with a BS in Physical Education. While working on his degree, Schulte was the TMP-M assistant basketball coach under Coach Joe Hertel from 1992 to 1994.  He received his M.Ed. in Athletic/Activities Administration from William Woods University in Fulton, Mo. in 2007.

Schulte is excited to return home to Hays and TMP-M.

“I always talk about TMP when I’m coaching kids.  The lessons I learned at TMP: striving for excellence, dedication, and having a belief that you can do things, have carried with me throughout life.”

Schulte will officially begin his athletic director responsibilities this summer.