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HHS girls’ soccer blanks Salina Central on Senior Day

Posted on May 13, 2016

HAYS, Kan. – Senior Lieacha Cook scored in the first minute off a corner kick from Sydney Sulzman and that would prove to be all the Hays High girls’ soccer team would need as they beat Salina Central 2-0 on Senior Day at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.

Freshman Savannah Snyder scored off an assist from Sulzman in the 71st minute to round out the scoring.

The Hays High defense was solid again, holding the Mustangs to three shots.

The Indians improve to 9-5. They close out the regular season with a makeup game at Garden City Friday afternoon.

TMP-Marian girls’ soccer wins regular season finale

Posted on May 13, 2016

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.

Trego wins MCL golf title; TMP-Marian third

Posted on May 13, 2016

Hayden Rohr shot a 78 to finish second and help the TMP-Marian boys golf team to a third-place finish at the Mid-Continent League tournament Thursday. Trego wins the team title with a 327. Plainville was second with a 338 and the Monarchs third with a 345.

Trego’s Emmit Owens shot a 72 and won the individual title. The Golden Eagles Dion Reetz finished third with an 80 and Dalton Mai sixth with an 82. Plainville’s Tanner Copeland finished fourth after a round of 82 and Gunner Kerns seventh with an 83. Collin Werth finished 10 for TMP with an 84.

Team	Score
WaKeeney-Trego Community	327
Plainville	338
TMP-Marian	345
Phillipsburg	357
Oakley	359
Norton	360
Ellis	398
Smith Center	407
Stockton	452
Hill City	505

Place	Player Name	Team	Front	Back	Total
1	Emmit Owens	Trego	36	36	72
2	Hayden Rohr	TMP-Marian	39	39	78
3	Dion Reetz	Trego	42	38	80
4	Tanner Copeland	Plainville	42	40	82
5	Jacey Kellerman	Phillipsburg	41	41	82
6	Dalton Mai	Trego	40	42	82
7	Gunner Kerns	Plainville	44	39	83
8	Jace Ochs	Oakley	44	39	83
9	Austin Hobelmann	Smith Center	44	40	84
10	Collin Werth	TMP-Marian	43	41	84

Norton boys, Ellis girls win MCL track title

Posted on May 13, 2016

PHILLIPSBURG, Kan. – The Norton boys and the Ellis girls took home the first place trophies from the Mid-Continent League Track and Field meet Thursday in Phillipsburg. The TMP-Marian girls were second, six points behind the Railers. The Monarch boys finished fourth.

Complete results

Alexcia Deutscher of Ellis won three gold medals. She won the 100 and javelin and was on the winning 4×100 relay. Teammates Ashley Mattheyer (high jump, 4×100) and Abby Burton (triple jump, 4×100) had two golds.

Melissa Pfeifer led TMP-Marian, winning the 800 and 1600 meters. The Moanrchs also took first in the 4×100 relay.

TMP’s Andrew Hess won the 1600 and 3200 on the boys side.

Young and Medlen put on DL by Royals with arm injuries

Posted on May 12, 2016May 12, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) – Struggling pitchers Chris Young and Kris Medlen have been put on the disabled list by the Kansas City Royals.

An MRI Wednesday determined Young has a strained right forearm, and Medlen has right rotator cuff inflammation. Young’s stint is retroactive to Tuesday and Medlen’s to Wednesday.

Young is 1-5 with a 6.68 ERA in seven starts and Melden 1-3 with a 7.77 ERA in six.

Kansas City selected the contract of right-hander Peter Moylan from Omaha before Thursday’s series finale at the New York Yankees and recalled left-hander Scott Alexander from the Triple-A team.

Moylan is 1-1 with a five saves and a 0.71 ERA in 12 relief appearances with the Storm Chasers, and Alexander is 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in 14 innings.

TMP-Marian alum named school’s new athletic director

Posted on May 12, 2016

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.

Seven Tigers named to the All-MIAA baseball team

Posted on May 12, 2016

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Seven members of the Fort Hays State baseball team have been named to the All-MIAA baseball team announced Thursday before the start of the conference tournament in St. Charles, Missouri.

Senior Connor Ross, who led the Tigers in slugging percentage, runs scored and triples, was named to the second team as an outfielder. Fellow senior Austin Unrein, who led the team in hits, RBIs and doubles, was named a third team Utility Player.

Five Tigers were honorable mention selections. Senior relief pitcher Giles, Fox, junior shortstop Nick Hammeke, junior third baseman Alex Weiss, senior outfielder Caleb Cherryholmes and senior designated hitter Joe Mapes.

Player of the Year: David Gauntt, Sr, C, Washburn
Pitcher of the Year: Nick Silva, Jr., P, Washburn
Freshman of the Year: Zach Parish, P, Northeastern State
Coach of the Year: Kyle Crookes, Central Missouri

First Team All-MIAA
Pitcher: Ethan Westphal, Jr., Central Missouri^
Pitcher: Tyler Stubblefield, Jr., Emporia State^$
Pitcher: Payton Walker, Sr., Missouri Southern^
Pitcher: Nick Silva, Jr., Washburn^
Relief Pitcher: Grant Gavin, Jr., Central Missouri
Catcher: David Gauntt, Sr., Washburn
First Base: Evan Koehler, Sr., Emporia State$
Second Base: David Glaude, Jr., Missouri Western
Shortstop: Landon Mason, Jr., Missouri Western
Third Base: Kyle Carnahan, Sr., Washburn
Outfield: Landon Eason, Jr., Central Oklahoma
Outfield: Dalton Wheat, Sr., Emporia State
Outfield: Wes Degener, So., Lindenwood
Designated Hitter: Jesse Rall, Sr., Missouri Southern$
Utility: Jon Kamies, Jr., Central Oklahoma
^=Four pitchers due to tie in the voting
$=Repeat first team selection

Second Team All-MIAA
Pitcher: Carlos D’Armas, Sr., Central Missouri
Pitcher: Connor Law, Jr., Lindenwood
Pitcher: Zach Parish, Fr., Northeastern State
Relief Pitcher: Garrett Brummett, Sr., Emporia State
Catcher: Eric Kirkpatrick, Sr., Northeastern State
First Base: Bennett Oliver, Sr., Central Missouri
Second Base: Christian Binger, Sr., Southwest Baptist
Shortstop: Nathan Prindle, Sr., Lindenwood
Third Base: Caleb Sneed, So., Southwest Baptist
Outfield: Connor Ross, Sr., Fort Hays State
Outfield: Chris Hoffman, Sr., Missouri Southern
Outfield: Nick Gawley, Jr., Missouri Western
Designated Hitter: Jake Alexander, Sr., Central Missouri*
Designated Hitter: Isaac Hellbusch, Sr., Central Oklahoma*
Utility: Richie Gorski, Jr., Missouri Southern
*=Two designated hitters due to tie in the voting

Third Team All-MIAA
Pitcher: Daulton Leiker, Sr., Central Oklahoma
Pitcher: Richard Peoples, Jr., Missouri Western
Pitcher: Anthony Caenepeel, Jr., Northwest Missouri
Relief Pitcher: Nikko Pablo, Jr., Northwest Missouri
Catcher: Matt Smith, Jr., Missouri Southern
First Base: Andrew Vogelbaugh, So., Pittsburg State
Second Base: Jake Dyer, So., Central Oklahoma
Shortstop: Riley Krane, Jr., Washburn
Third Base: Jeremy Alvarado, Jr., Missouri Western
Outfield: Wade Hanna, Jr., Emporia State
Outfield: Tyler Sutherland, Jr., Missouri Southern
Outfield: Parker Gibson, Sr., Washburn
Designated Hitter: Derek Francis, Sr., Emporia State
Utility: Austin Unrein, Sr., Fort Hays State

Honorable Mention
Pitcher: Tyler House, Central Missouri; Jordan Plank, Emporia State; Brendan Feldmann, Lindenwood; Brendan Kleekamp, Lindenwood; Cody Hutchinson, Missouri Southern; Evan Jones, Missouri Western; Alex Clavet, Missouri Western; George Brandecker, Pittsburg State.
Relief Pitcher: Lucas Williams, Central Missouri; Gibson Russ, Central Oklahoma; Giles Fox, Fort Hays State; Preston Bailey, Missouri Western; John Watson, Nebraska-Kearney; Zack Hammock, Northeastern State; Carson Smith, Northwest Missouri; Greg Mason, Washburn; Jaren Kutzke, Washburn.
Catcher: Ryan Sosnowski, Lindenwood; Hunter Hisky, Southwest Baptist.
First Base: Mike Ehrhard, Lindenwood; Kyle Honeycutt, Nebraska-Kearney; Bryce Davenport, Northeastern State; Kevin Handzlik, Northwest Missouri.
Second Base: Jacob Bryant, Missouri Southern; Matt Salamon, Nebraska-Kearney; Charles Sims, Northeastern State; Ozzie Adams, Northwest Missouri
Shortstop: Levi Ashmore, Emporia State; Nick Hammeke, Fort Hays State; Shane Sharkey, Nebraska-Kearney; Sean Murley, Southwest Baptist.
Third Base: Daniel LaMunyon, Emporia State; Alex Weiss, Fort Hays State; Jacob Boylan, Pittsburg State.
Outfield: Dylan Farrell, Central Missouri; Derek Cornell, Central Missouri; Matt Elliott, Central Missouri; Caleb Cherryholmes, Fort Hays State; Mike Million, Lincoln; Mason Price, Lincoln; Drew Quinones, Lindenwood; Kody Matthews, Missouri Western; Pate Katechis, Nebraska-Kearney; Cody Begovich, Northeastern State; Christian Arnold, Pittsburg State; Jeff Bouchard, Southwest Baptist.
Designated Hitter: Joe Mapes, Fort Hays State; Brandon Downs, Missouri Western; Dallas Schramm, Nebraska-Kearney.
Utility: Orencio Fisher, Missouri Western; Lance Barkley, Washburn.

FHSU breaks ground on new track and field complex

Posted on May 12, 2016May 12, 2016

FHSU track and field groundbreaking-web — FHSU track and field complex groundbreaking May 11, 2016

BY DIANE GASPER-O’BRIEN
FHSU University Relations and Marketing

John Mason put in a lot of miles on the oval track inside the limestone walls of historic Lewis Field Stadium during his college days at Fort Hays State University. And he loved running for legendary coach Alex Francis.

But that was nearly 50 years ago, Mason noted, and it’s time for a change.

Mason, one of the Tigers’ all-time greats who earned All-American status 14 times in long distance races during his college career, was back home Wednesday afternoon to help celebrate new beginnings for the track and field teams at his beloved university.

The 70-year-old Mason, who might be best remembered for beating eventual 1968 Olympic champion Kip Keino from Kenya in the 1,500 meters in the World Games, drove from his home in Phillipsburg to take part in a record-breaking activity of a different kind.

Mason was one of nine to turn over some dirt at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $3 million track and field complex just south of the FHSU soccer complex on the far west side of campus.

“This is a big day for our department and for our track and field program,” FHSU Athletic Director Curtis Hammeke said on a pleasant — but of course windy — spring afternoon at the site of FHSU’s newest construction adjacent to the Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex.

“There will never be any wind problems out here,” Hammeke quipped as a backdrop for photo opportunities blew over.

“Any time you building something new on open land, of course wind will be a challenge,” he added. “But we’ll plant some trees; futuristically, it will be a fantastic sight.”

The need for a new place to run and jump and throw for FHSU athletes spawns from more construction surrounding land-locked Lewis Field Stadium, a Works Progress Administration project from the late 1930s.

Construction of a 31,000 square-foot, three-story Themed Housing residential building, along with additional parking, is underway in the area directly north of the Lewis Field Stadium, the former site of most of the field events for track meets.

Rather than being nostalgic about leaving the site of so many good memories, Mason said he is excited for current and future Tiger athletes.

“Back then, our facilities were very primitive; we ran on a cinder track,” Mason said.

“We had to scoop snow out of the first two lanes to practice in the winter. No indoor facility,” he added, reminiscing. “No weight room. We had one barbell with two sets of weights on it. We changed clothes in the training room. They have some great facilities here now at Fort Hays State.”

FHSU’s track and field facilities are going to get even greater for the 2016-17 school year.

The new 500-seat grandstand will feature a nine-lane rubber track with space for all field events inside the stadium, with the exception of throwing events.

However, Hammeke stressed, even the throwing events will be visible from within the stands. Completion for the facility is slated for fall 2016.

The area also includes locker rooms, restrooms, concession stands, as well as enough expansion space for tennis courts and softball and baseball fields if the need arises for those fields in the future.

“What you’re experiencing here is a historical occasion,” said Dr. Mirta M. Martin, FHSU president. “This marks the beginning of a new era. We’re creating a place where our athletes can showcase their talents. It’s time to give the track and field athletes a home.”

The Tigers will take a piece of their old home with them. Hammeke said that Francis, the long-time coach for whom the track at Lewis Field Stadium was named several years ago, will be honored in some fashion at the complex, as will other former Tiger greats.

Fundraising is ongoing for extra amenities for the facility, and various naming options are available, either on a donor wall or for field events areas. More information about donations can be found by contacting the FHSU Foundation by email at [email protected] or by phone at 785-628-5620.

“It’s a sign of growth,” Hammeke said. “It’s a sign of vision, moving into the future.

“That’s what we’re here to do, to keep a futuristic vision at the forefront of all that we do,” he added. “When you get idle, you’re going backwards.”

There’s no going backwards with Hammeke and Martin in charge.

“This is our commitment to the economic engine of Hays, America,” Martin said. “This will provide tremendous opportunities for our community and for us. It’s an opportunity to continue to create the 21st century destination of choice for the 21st century student-athlete.”

Perez’s 3-run HR off Pineda helps Royals top Yanks

Posted on May 12, 2016

By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) – Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer in yet another big first inning against Michael Pineda, and the slumping Kansas City Royals rebounded to beat the New York Yankees 7-3 Wednesday night.

Down by four runs six batters in, New York clawed back to 4-3 against Yordano Ventura before Lorenzo Cain hit a two-run single in the sixth against reliever Nick Goody.

Kendrys Morales added a solo homer in the seventh off Phil Coke as the Royals won for just the fourth time in their past 15 games.

After winning the opening two games of the four-game series, the Yankees were hoping to string together three straight victories for the first time since Sept. 1-4. They are 0-5 this year when attempting to win a third consecutive game.

Ventura (3-2), coming off losses at Seattle and Cleveland, gave up three runs and six hits in six innings.

TMP’s Vitztum signs with FHSU basketball

Posted on May 11, 2016May 12, 2016

HAYS, Kan. – Growing several inches over the past couple of years made playing college basketball a real possibility for TMP-Marian standout Jared Vitztim. Wednesday afternoon he made it a reality by signing a National Letter of Intent with Fort Hays State.

TMP-Marian’s Jared Vitztum talks about signing with Fort Hays State

The 6’7″ Vitztum was courted by several schools including Nebraska-Kearney, but in the end says Fort Hays State was the best fit for him. “It was definitely hard to pick out a certain school but I think Fort Hays is just the best fit for me. I really liked the coaching staff and the players” Vitztum said.

He becomes the second Hays product to sign with the Tigers this spring and the third in the last two years joining Hays High’s Isaiah Nunnery and Brady Werth.

“It will be fun especially with Isaiah (Nunnery), Brady (Werth) and Trey O’Neil. I’ve played against all of them. It will just be fun to be on their team. They’re really talented players and I just can’t wait to be with them”.

Vitztum averaged 19.8 points per game along with 10.7 rebounds per game during his senior season and was named to the first team of the All-Mid-Continent League team after helping the Monarchs to a 19-4 record and trip to the sub-state championship game. As a junior he was a key player in TMP-Marian’s run to the 4A Division II state tournament.

Hays, Ellis top-seeds for softball regionals; TMP-Marian No. 3 seed

Posted on May 11, 2016

TOPEKA, Kan. – The TMP-Marian softball team will be the No. 3 seed in their own 3A regional. The Monarchs (14-6) will open with No. 6 Lakin (1-17) at 3 pm Monday (May 16) at the TMP Sports Complex. The winner will play either Scott City (15-3) or Russell (1-19) in the semifinals at 4:30 pm Tuesday (May 17). Southwestern Heights (16-2) is the No. 1 seed and will get the first round bye. They will face the winner of Monday’s game between Larned (8-10) and Plainville/Stockton (2-16) at 3 pm Tuesday.

TMP-Marian 3A softball regional bracket

Hays High has garnered the top-seed for their 4A Division I regional at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex. The Indians (8-10) will open with winless Buhler (0-18) at 4:30 pm Tuesday (May 17). Ulysses (7-11) is the No. 2 seed and will face McPherson (7-13) in the other semifinal game.
Hays 4A Division I softball regional bracket

Ellis is the No. 1 seed in their 2-1A regional hosted by Sylvan-Lucas. The Railers (10-6) will receive a first-round bye and play the winner of Monday’s (May 16) game between Sylvan-Lucas (8-12) and Bennington (0-19) at 3 pm on Wednesday, May 18. Republic County (12-8) and Lincoln (10-8) meet in the other semifinal.

Sylvan-Lucas 2-1A softball regional bracket

HHS, TMP both three seeds, Ellis No. 1 for next week’s regional baseball tournaments

Posted on May 11, 2016May 11, 2016

TOPEKA, Kan. – Both the Hays High and TMP-Marian baseball teams will be the No. 3 seed in their respective regional baseball tournaments. The Monarchs (13-5) will open postseason play Monday (May 16) at 5 pm in the Larned 3A Regional against Scott City (3-17). The winner will play No. 2 seed Lakin (15-3) in the semifinals at 4 pm on Tuesday (May 17) in Larned. The host Indians (15-1) are the No. 1 seed and will play the winner of Monday’s first game between Syracuse (11-7) and Ellsworth (8-12).

Larned 3A baseball regional

Hays High (11-7) will face Buhler (15-5) at 4 pm Tuesday (May 17) in the McPherson 4A Divison I Regional. The host Bullpups (15-5) are the No. 1 seed and opens with Ulysses (7-11) at 2 pm Tuesday. The two winners meet in the regional title game at 6 pm.

McPherson 4A Divison I baseball regional

Ellis is the No. 1 seed for their own 2-1A regional and will receive a first-round bye. The Railers (12-4) will play at 6 pm Monday (May 16) against the winner of the 2 pm game between Lincoln/Sylvan-Lucus (0-20) and Wichita County (0-16) game. No. 2 seed Little River (7-7) plays Ell-Saline (8-10) in the first semifinal at 4 pm. The championship game is on Wednesday, May 18 at 6 pm.

Ellis 2-1A baseball regional

Former HHS, FHSU standout named RMAC baseball Coach of the Year

Posted on May 11, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A former Hays High and Fort Hays State standout has been named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference baseball Coach of the Year.

Jerod Goodale guided Colorado School of Mines within one game of capturing their first RMAC title since 1922. The Orediggers, picked fourth in the preseason coaches’ poll, ended the regular season with a 28-13 overall mark and a 21-7 conference.

Goodale was a standout catcher at both Hays High School where he earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors as a junior and senior and Fort Hays State where he was named Second Team All-RMAC as a junior and senior.