The Fort Hays State volleyball team dropped a tight 3-1 match to No. 4 Washburn in the MIAA Tournament on Tuesday in Topeka, ending the Tigers season. Fort Hays State finishes the 2012 season with a 23-14 record and 7-10 in the MIAA.

With the match tied at one set each, a tight third set was the turning point in the match. After falling behind 11-7, the Tigers slowly chipped away to a 12-12 tie. With the score tied at 18-18, FHSU pulled out to a 22-20 lead, however, WU closed to a 22-22 tie and the set was deadlocked at 23-23, 24-24, 25-25 and 26-26. The Tigers had a chance with set point at 27-26, but the Lady Blues stormed back to take the set 29-27 and an important 2-1 match lead.

The fourth set was close, and the Tigers trailed by one at 18-17 until the Lady Blues tallied five straight points. With a 23-17 advantage, WU closed out the match by the score of 25-19.

The home team came out in set one, and gained a 1-0 advantage. With a score of 19-19, the Lady Blues put down six of the next eight points to win 25-21.

FHSU evened the match at 1-1 with a set two win. Down 15-11, the Tigers went on a 9-0 run to go up 20-15 in the second set. The Lady Blues tried to close the gap, but FHSU scored two of the last three points to win 25-22.

Kayla Zoglman and Madison Schwartz finished with a double-doubles in the match. The senior Zoglman totaled 50 assists and 12 digs in her final match as a Tiger. Schwartz put down 17 kills and dug up 19 balls. Taylor Mares and Sara Hewson also hit double digits in kills with 16 and 10, respectively. Makenzie Wienman tallied a match-high 29 digs, and Tara Hoekman finished with 17 digs.

Washburn’s Marissa Cox led the Lady Blue attack with 27 kills and hit .641.

The Tigers finish the 2012 season with a 23-14 record. The 23 wins are the most wins since the 2004 season when FHSU went 31-5. A 7-10 record in the MIAA is the best conference record for the FHSU since joining the MIAA in 2006.

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It took the Fort Hays State women’s basketball team a little while to get going, but when they did they took control, defeating Bethany College 82-37 Tuesday night at Gross Coliseum. The victory improves FHSU to 2-0 and drops the Swedes to 1-5.

 

FHSU Women’s Coach Interview 11-13-12

 

After FHSU scored the first five points of the game, they would go scoreless for nearly five minutes allowing Bethany to tie the game. Leading by just one, FHSU went on a 21-4 run to go up 18 and would lead by 20 at the half, 33-13.

 

FHSU Women Highlights 11-13-12

 

Fort Hays State used a 23-2 second half run to put the game away and led by as 50 late in the game.

Kate Lehman led three Lady Tigers in double-figures with 16 points, Kate Lehman added 14 and Kai Brown 10. Keriann Shaw led FHSU on the glass with eight rebounds.

The Tigers shot 45-percent for the game despite going just 4-for-17 from 3-point range. FHSU hit 17-of-22 free throws and outrebounded the smaller Swedes 45-30 and grabbed 21 offensive boards.

The Fort Hays State football team has seven players named to the MIAA all-conference football team. Senior offensive lineman Hawk Rouse was named to the second team while wide receiver Cornelius Gallon, tight end Grant Brown, offensive lineman Josh Reese, linebacker Layton Hickel and defensive backs Michael Jordan and Keke Paul were all named honorable mention.

Northwest Missouri placed six members on the All-MIAA first team while conference champion Missouri Western added five players. Pittsburg State was next with four players and Emporia State placed three players on the first team.

The first team offense is headed by Missouri Western quarterback Travis Partridge and MIAA Offensive Player of the Year MWSU running back Michael Hill. Joining Hill at first team running back was Central Oklahoma’s Joshua Birmingham. The two wide receivers on the first team squad were Emporia State’s Shjuan Richardson and Pittsburg State’s John Brown.

The big men up front on the offensive line were Washburn’s Steve Dieckhaus, Pittsburg State’s Coy Holland, Missouri Western’s Macon Allan, Northwest Missouri’s Rod Williams and Central Missouri’s Logan Freeman.

Offensively on special teams Northwest Missouri’s Todd Adolf was named the kicker and MIAA Special Teams Player of the Year John Brown of Pittsburg State the return specialist.

On the defensive side of the ball the line features MIAA Defensive Player of the Year Brandon Williams of Missouri Southern, Northwest Missouri’s Travis Chappelear and Missouri Western’s David Bass and Ben Pister.

The linebacking core consists of Emporia State’s Ben Carlson, Pittsburg State’s Nate Dreiling and Northwest Missouri’s Collin DeBuysere. The team’s four defensive backs are Lincoln’s O’Hara Fluellen, Truman’s Richie Schumacher, Lindenwood’s Pierre Desir and Northwest Missouri’s Nate DeJong.

Defensively on special teams the first team All-MIAA punter was Kyle Goodburn of Northwest Missouri.

Missouri Western defensive back Michael Jordan was named the MIAA Freshman of the Year and Jerry Partridge was named Coach of the Year.

MIAA Offensive Player of the Year – Michael Hill, RB, Missouri Western
MIAA Defensive Player of the Year – Brandon Williams, DL, Missouri Southern
MIAA Special Teams Player of the Year – John Brown, KR/PR, Pittsburg State
MIAA Freshman of the Year – Michael Jordan, DB, Missouri Western
MIAA Coach of the Year – Jerry Partridge, Missouri Western
 

First Team (Offense)
QB – Travis Partridge, Missouri Western
RB – Michael Hill, Missouri Western
RB – Joshua Birmingham, Central Oklahoma
WR – Shjuan Richardson, Emporia State
WR – John Brown, Pittsburg State
TE/FB – Adam Shiltz, Emporia State
OL – Steve Dieckhaus, Washburn
OL – Cody Holland, Pittsburg State
OL – Macon Allan, Missouri Western
OL – Rod Williams, Northwest Missouri
OL – Logan Freeman, Central Missouri
K – Todd Adolf, Northwest Missouri
KR/PR – John Brown, Pittsburg State

First Team (Defense)
DL – David Bass, Missouri Western
DL – Ben Pister, Missouri Western
DL – Brandon Williams, Missouri Southern ^
DL – Travis Chappelear, Northwest Missouri
LB – Ben Carlson, Emporia State
LB – Nate Dreiling, Pittsburg State
LB – Collin DeBuysere, Northwest Missouri
DB – O’Hara Fluellen, Lincoln
DB – Richie Schumaker, Truman
DB – Pierre Desir, Lindenwood
DB – Nate DeJong, Northwest Missouri
P – Kyle Goodburn, Northwest Missouri
^= Unanimous Selection

Second Team (Offense)
QB – Tyler Eckenrode, Emporia State
RB – Joel Rockmore, Northeastern State
RB –  Denodus O’Bryant, Lindenwood
WR – Dallas Grier, Truman
WR – Tyler Shaw, Northwest Missouri
TE/FB – Tore’ Hurst, Washburn
OL – John Rouse, Fort Hays State
OL – Lance Uhles, Emporia State
OL – Colt Schulte, Missouri Western
OL – Michael Bowie, Northeastern State
OL – Cole Manhart, Nebraska-Kearney
K – Taylor Anderson, Missouri Western
KR/PR – Jordan Simmons, Northwest Missouri

Second Team (Defense)
DL – Patrick Blackwell, Truman
DL – Herbert Byrd, Central Oklahoma
DL – Gus Toca, Pittsburg State
DL – David Bax, Central Missouri
DL – LaTavious Davis, Central Missouri
LB – Langston Jones, Northeastern State
LB – Jameson Manuma, Southwest Baptist
LB – D.J. Gnader, Northwest Missouri
DB – Chris Poston, Emporia State
DB – Shane Simpson, Missouri Western
DB – Sam Kuck, Nebraska-Kearney
DB – Brandon Dixon, Northwest Missouri
P – Matt Jordan, Central Missouri
P – Eric Phillips, Truman

Five defensive lineman and two punters due to tie in the voting

Honorable Mention
Central Missouri – Colter Smith, Quarterback; Ronrei Lloyd, Wide Receiver; LaVance Taylor, Running Back; David Cannon, Tight End; Mark Schroeder; Joe Carter, Linebacker; Patrick Lewis, Defensive Back.

Central Oklahoma – Adrian Nelson, Quarterback; Christian Hood, Wide Receiver; Cameron Pound, Offensive Line; Tyler Newton, Defensive Line; Sam Moses, Defensive Line; Adrian Shoecraft, Linebacker.

Fort Hays State – Cornelius Gallon, Wide Receiver; Grant Brown, Tight End; Josh Reese, Offensive Line; Layton Hickel, Linebacker; Michael Jordan, Defensive Back, Keke Paul, Defensive Back.

Emporia State – Ray Ray Davis, Wide Receiver; Dakota Hagler, Defensive Line; Jeff Richards, Linebacker; Jordan Sanders, Linebacker; Kevin Gaddis, Defensive Back; Derek Lohmann, Defensive Back.

Lincoln – Morris Henderson, Running Back; Maurice Woodard, Wide Receiver; Jerry Johnson, Offensive Line; Cecil Frison, Defensive Line; Daryl Blackmon, Defensive Line; Johnny Beautelus, Linebacker; Markuice Savage, Defensive Back; O’Hara Fluellen, Kick/Punt Returner.

Lindenwood – Andrew Helmick, Wide Receiver; Latham Johnson, Offensive Line; Matt Andreolli, Offensive Line; Malach Radigan, Defensive Line; Connor Harris, Linebacker; Cody Fogle, Defensive Back.

Missouri Southern – Kellen Cox, Quarterback; Landon Zerkel, Wide Receiver; Ne’Ronte Threatt, Running Back; Ryon Phillips, Defensive Line; Alex Wong, Linebacker; Devon Dace, Defensive Back.

Missouri Western – Kyle Knox, Wide Receiver; Tyron Crockum, Wide Receiver; Reggie Jordan, Tight End; Brian Chiles, Offensive Line; Michael Yardley, Offensive Line; Stephen Juergens, Linebacker; Ben Jackson, Defensive Back; Michael Jordan, Defensive Back.

Nebraska-Kearney – Matt Berry, Quarterback; Tommy Flanagan, Wide Receiver; Ricky Trinidad, Running Back; Pete Trausch, Offensive Line; Justin Thiel, Defensive Line; Dex Schwieger, Defensive Line.

Northeastern State – Johnny Deaton, Quarterback; Jermaine Sherman, Wide Receiver; Ethan James, Offensive Line; Victor Johnson, Defensive Back; Vernon Jones, Defensive Back; Drew Patton, Kicker.

Northwest Missouri – Trevor Adams, Quarterback; Jordan Simmons, Running Back; Vincent Defeo, Tight End; John Petroff, Offensive Line; Matt Longacre, Defensive Line; Travis Manning, Defensive Back; Clarke Snodgrass, Defensive Back.

Pittsburg State – Anthony Abenoja, Quarterback; Andrew Castaneda, Wide Receiver; Aaron Kolich, Offensive Line; Joe Uzzel, Defensive Line; Keeston Terry, Defensive Back; Jason Peete, Defensive Back.

Southwest Baptist – Derwyn Lauderdale, Wide Receiver; Caleb Butler, Offensive Line; Josh Caver, Defensive Line; Shaquille Shedd, Linebacker; Chris Muhammad, Defensive Back-Kick/Punt Returner; Evan Ray, Defensive Back.

Truman – Blake Holland, Offensive Line; Jeramey Dockery, Defensive Line; Michael Elliot, Defensive Back; Tremaine Millender, Defensive Back; Robert Gayden, Defensive Back; Derek Koon, Kicker.

Washburn – Kyle Duncan, Offensive Line; Corey Walker, Defensive Line; Jayveri Kelly, Defensive Line; Bryce Atagi, Linebacker; Jahmil Taylor, Linebacker; Devon Connors, Linebacker; Willie Williams, Defensive Back; Aaron Hummert, Punter.

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The Fort Hays State men’s basketball team pushed its win streak in home openers to 41 straight with a 77-48 win over McPherson College on Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. It moved the Tigers record to 40-0 in home openers at Gross Memorial Coliseum. Fort Hays State now has a five-game win streak in season openers.

Mark Johnson Postgame 11-10-12

McPherson led briefly twice in the early going before the Tigers took control. Down 5-4, the Tigers went on a 17-0 run to take a commanding 21-5 lead and never looked back. FHSU led 45-23 at the break and then outscored McPherson 32-25 in the second half.

The Tigers shot 44.6 percent from the field, but just 27.3 percent beyond the 3-point line. They held the Bulldogs to 31.6 percent shooting from the field and the same percentage beyond the 3-point line. FHSU forced 23 turnovers out of McPherson, 14 were steals for the Tigers. FHSU had 16 fast-break points in the game.

Ben Conguista was the top scorer for FHSU with a career-high 15 points. He was 5-of-10 from the field and buried three 3-point field goals. Also reaching double figures were Nick Capiti with 12 and Dwayne Brunson and Lance Russell each had 11. Rundell Mauge led the team in rebounds with nine and blocked shots with four. Congiusta led the way in assists with six and Capiti led in steals with five.

Ben Conguista Postagme 11-10-12

Kasey Miller led McPherson with 13 points, burying four 3-point field goals. He was the only Bulldog in double figures. Darius Hill pulled down a team-high eight rebounds and Dante Lee had a team-high four assists.

Fort Hays State looks to Tuesday when it hosts Bethany College at home. Game time is set for 7:30 pm at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

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The Fort Hays State women’s basketball team won its ninth straight home opener with a 78-37 victory over McPherson College on Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The win is the eighth straight win for the Tigers over McPherson College. With the regular season and home-opening win, the Tigers are now 1-0 in the 2012-13 season.

Tony Hobson Postgame 11-10-12

The Tigers scored the first seven points to take a 7-0 lead less than 3 minutes into the game and pulled out to a 24-4 advantage midway through the first half. At halftime, FHSU led the Bulldogs, 32-11.

In the second half, the Tigers used a quick 13-4 run to push the lead to 45-15 with 15:54 remaining in the game. Already up 61-28, the Tigers scored 15 of the next 17 points to lead 76-30 with 3:37 left. The Tigers cruised to the 78-37 win.

Sophomore Kate Lehman totaled a career-high nine blocks, one more than her previous high of eight achieved twice last season. She poured in a game-high 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field. She also finished with seven rebounds.

Junior Katelyn Edwards finished with a double-double, scoring 11 points and grapping a game-high 13 rebounds in only 22 minutes. The double-double is her ninth of her FHSU career. Edwards, an All-MIAA Second Team selection a season ago, totaled game highs and career highs in assists (six) and steals (five), and added a career-high three blocks.

For the game, 11 Tigers scored with 15 players seeing game action. The Tigers shot 44.8 percent in the game from the floor, and the defense held McPherson to 26.3 percent, including 16.7 percent in the first half.

The Bulldogs of McPherson were led by sophomore Brittany Pittas with 13 points and Madison Chambers had a team-high eight rebounds.

The Tigers welcome Bethany College to Gross Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday (Nov. 13) for a 5:30 p.m. tip with the Swedes. The game is the second of four straight home games for the Tigers.

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The Fort Hays State Tigers scored 20 unanswered second half points to rally from a 13-point halftime deficit and defeat Nebraska-Kearney 30-23 on a windy day at Cope Stadium in Kearney.

The Lopers used two long punt returns to set up short scoring drives and led 20-3. Tanner Hageman’s 55-yard touchdown reception from Anthony Sheppard pulled the Tigers within 20-10. The Lopers got a 44-yard field goal with 2:14 left in the second quarter.

Shaquille Cooper broke a 52-yard touchdown on the Tigers first possession of the second half to pull within a touchdown at 23-16 following a missed extra point.

After the defense forced a three-and-out and an 11-yard Kearney punt, FHSU had the ball at the UNK 35, two plays later Sheppard hit Cornelius Gallon for a 37-yard touchdown then tied the game on Drew O’Brien’s extra point tied the game at 23.

Fort Hays State would get the ball back with 9:56 to play at their own 35 when they manufactured a nine-play 75-yard scoring drive, scoring on a Cooper 18-yard run with 6:24 to play.

The Lopers had one final chance with under a minute to play, but Keke Paul intercepted a Matt Berry pass to seal the win.

Game Highlights

FHSU finshed with 426 yards of offense while the defense held UNK to 134 yards in the second half.

Coaches Interview

Anthony Sheppard completed 19 of 34 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed for 78 yards on 19 carries. Shaquille Cooper rushed for 106 yards and scored two touchdowns. Tanner Hageman had five catches for 116 yards and a score.

Player Interview

FHSU finishes the season 5-6 and 4-6 in the MIAA. UNK ends their first season in the MIAA 3-8 and 2-8 in the MIAA.

On Senior Day in its regular season finale, the Fort Hays State volleyball team fell to No. 6 Central Missouri, 3-1, on Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Tigers finish the regular season with a 23-13 overall record and a 7-10 MIAA record.

In the first game, the Jennies pulled out to an 18-7 lead. The Tigers made a slight run, closing the gap to 18-11, but UCM closed out the set with a 25-19 win. Senior Megan Glandon was strong for the Tigers in game one, putting down four kills and hitting .667 in her final home match.

The second game was much tighter with teams trading points. With the score tied at 15-15, the Jennies pulled out to a 19-16 lead on three kills. The Tigers closed to 19-18 after back-to-back points, but UCM closed out the game, 25-22.

With strong defense in the third game, the Tigers pulled out a 25-20 win. FHSU held the Jennies to a .022 hitting percentage with 13 kills and 12 errors. The Tigers hit .190 in the game with 12 kills and only four errors.

The Jennies closed out the match with a 25-14 game four win. Central Missouri hit .548 with 19 kills, while the Tigers hit .214 with nine kills in the final game.

Junior Madison Schwartz led the Tigers with a double-double. She finished with 10 kills and 11 digs. Sara Hewson was the only other Tiger in double figures in kills, putting down 11 kills. She added seven digs. Libero Makenzie Weinman finished with a team-high 13 digs. Senior setter Kayla Zoglman totaled 34 assists in her last match at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

The Jennies were led by Taylor Goodness, who put down 22 kills and hit .471 in the match.

The Tigers now prepare for the MIAA Tournament that begins on Tuesday.

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