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First Inning Errors Cost Larks in Opening Round Loss at the NBC

Posted on July 31, 2012July 31, 2012

Three first inning errors resulted in two unearned runs and that was the difference Monday night as the Hays Larks drop their opener at the NBC World Series 2-1 to the Greeley (CO) Grays.

Frank Leo Postgame Interview
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Game Highlights
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A fielding error by Elvin Rodriguez, a throwing error by third baseman Joe Betcher on a double-play ball and a missed cutoff man by center fielder Aaron Cornell following a base hit came during the Grays first four at-bats and put the Larks in the early 2-0 hole.

Hays would score one in the bottom of the first on a MacKenzie Handel single following a Zair Koeman triple, however the Larks would get only two runners into scoring position over the next seven innings.

MacKenzie Handel opened the ninth with a double. Austin Darby followed with a single to left but pinch runner Tito Andino was thrown out at the plate. Ryan Busboom and Joe Betcher following with fly outs to center field to end the game.

The loss negated a tremendous start from Justin Ziegler who went the distance on just 89 pitches, allowing two unearned runs on seven hits, striking out four and walking one.

The loss also ended the Larks 10-game win streak in the opening round of the NBC World Series.

They now fall into the loser’s bracket where they will play the loser of Tuesday’s 5 o’clock game between the Wichita (KS) Prospects and the San Luis Obispo (CA) Blues Wednesday morning at 10:30am. We’ll have it for you on 14-KAYS beginning at 10:15am.

The Jayhawk League is 4-1 at the NBC following El Dorado’s 14-2 drubbing of the Katy (TX) Collegians in the final game Monday night.

Former FHSU Wide Receiver O.J. Murdock Dead in Apparent Suicide

Posted on July 30, 2012July 30, 2012

FHSU-FB-Murdock — O.J. Murdock signed as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans in 2011 but didn’t play in the 2011 season due to an injured Achilles. (Getty Images)

TAMPA — O.J. Murdock, a former Middleton High standout wide receiver, has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

According to a media alert sent out by the Tampa Police Department on Monday morning, Murdock, who signed a free agent deal with the Tennessee Titans a year ago, was transported to Tampa General Hospital in critical condition. His body was found in his car in front of Middleton High School around 8:30 a.m. An updated release said he had died at 10:43 a.m.

“This is just surprise,” said former Middleton coach Harry Hubbard, adding Murdock seemed in great spirits when he ran into him at last fall’s Blake-Middleton football game. “I don’t know if something else is involved or not. That just knocks me off my feet.”

Murdock, who initially landed at South Carolina after high school but was dismissed from the squad by coach Steve Spurrier after being charged with grand theft, eventually played at Division II Fort Hays State. He had a breakout season there, compiling 1,290 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.

As a high school senior, Murdock was ranked the nation’s 10th-ranked receiver by Rivals, and chose South Carolina over Florida. He was the Tampa Bay Times’ top bay area prospect in the Class of 2005, after catching 58 passes for 831 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior. Murdock was also a state track standout that year, winning gold in the 100 and 200 meters.

“I’m going to always remember his smile and just his warmth,” said Hubbard, who coached Murdock for three seasons at Middleton. “Every time he would see me he would always have a big smile and laugh when we talked and everything. … Truly, he was probably one of the best athletes that I’ve ever coached. Personally, I always remember that smile.”

Murdock, who was on injured reserve last season with the Titans after injuring his Achilles’, had not reported to camp this month for personal reasons.

No further information was immediately available.

Courtesy the Tampa Bay Times
https://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/ex-middleton-star-oj-murdock-dies/14286/

Victoria Advances to K-18 Title Game

Posted on July 30, 2012

Victoria is in the finals of the 61st K-18 state tournament in Lucas, defeating Beloit 11-1 in Sunday night’s semifinals.

Victoria will play Osborne in the title game Tuesday night around 8:30. Osborne rolled past Republic County 20-6.

Victoria won their opener 12-1 over Concordia F&A Friday night. OSborne defeated Colby 17-7 and has scored 37 runs in their first two games at the state tourney.

Brackets Released For “AAA” and “AA” American Legion Tournaments

Posted on July 30, 2012

Monarchs Play First Game
The Hays Monarchs will play the first game of the day at the Kansas “AA” State American Legion baseball tournament in Sabetha Wednesday. The 17-11 Monarchs beat Smith Center 11-3 Friday night to win the Zone 6 tournament in Lincoln and will open with Beloit at 1pm.

Ellis, who won the Goodland zone tournament early last week, plays the second game right after the Monarchs, against Silver Lake.

You can hear the Monarchs games for you on 1400-KAYS.

Eagles Open With Winfield
The Hays Eagles Senior American Legion opens with Winfield in the second game of the day at the “AAA” state tournament in Manhattan. The 39-8 Eagles play sometime around 1:30pm on Wednesday and you can hear them on 96.9, KFIX.

Junior Legion Goes 2-2
The Hays Eagles Junior American Legion finished 2-2 at the “A” state tournament in Pratt, losing to the Salina Eagles 4-2 Friday night. Hays had defeated Iola 3-1 in their first game in the loser’s bracket.

The Salina Hawks defeated the Salina Eagles 10-0 in the second title game Sunday morning to win the state title.

West beats East 14-7 in Kansas Shrine Bowl

Posted on July 29, 2012

post67 — East’s Deante Burton (14) of Manhattan runs into West’s Jared Douglas (43) of Olathe South during the first quarter of the Shrine Football Game, Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Welch Stadium on Emporia State University’s campus in Emporia, Kan. (AP Photo/Topeka Capital-Journal, Ann Williamson) Ann Williamson/AP

EMPORIA — (AP) – Make it 7 straight for the West All-Stars.

Former Hutchinson star Ja’Mon Cotton, a late replacement for the West, scored on a 9-yard fourth-quarter run to lift the West to a 14-7 win over the East.

Cotton, who led the Salthawks to the Class 5A title at Welch Stadium last November, rushed for 60 yards on 12 carries to lead all rushers and was named the West’s most valuable player.

Cotton’s TD, which came with 10:01 left in the game, capped an eight-play, 67-yard scoring march. Cotton’s score came a play after the East was whistled for pass interference.

The West led the East 8-7 through three quarters, with a 2-point conversion pass from West quarterback Matt Reed (Wichita Heights) to Jordan Hart (McPherson) in the opening quarter providing the difference at that point.

West … 8 … 0 … 0 … 6 … — … 14

East … 0 … 7 … 0 … 0 … — … 7

West — Sexton 54 pass from Reed (Hart pass from Reed)

East — Glatczak 55 pass from Fugate (Walsh kick)

West — Cotton 9 run (run failed)

GAME IN FIGURES

East … West

First downs … 14 … 14

Rushes-yards … 25-minus-1 … 34-122

Passing yards … 230 … 133

Passes … 19-38-0 … 8-15-1

Fumbles-lost … 2-0 … 2-0

Punts-avg. … 6.37.8 … 5-36.0

Penalties-yards … 6-44 … 10-70

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

Rushing — East: Fugate 15-19, Gifford 2-3, Fulks 2-minus-2, Glatczak 6-minus-21. West: Cotton 12-60, Burton 3-44, Fisher 5-14, Stucky 4-10, Decker 5-3.

Passing — East: Fugate 16-32-0, 204 yards; Glatczak 3-6-0, 26. West: Reed 3-3-0, 80; Stucky 3-6-0, 47; Decker 2-5-0, 6; Burton 0-1-1, 0.

Receiving — East: Miner 6-60, Glatczak 5-87, Jacob 3-27, Fulks 2-19, Steckel 1-25, Miller 1-9, Middleton 1-3. West: Burton 3-19, Sexton 2-62, Shankie 2-52, Hart 1-0.

Punting — East: Walsh 6-37.8. West: Dean 5-36.0.

Hays Monarchs Punch Ticket To State

Posted on July 28, 2012

The Hays Monarchs are heading to the Class AA American Legion state tournament after winning the Zone 6 tournament in Lincoln with an 11-3, six inning victory over Smith Center.

Nathan Zimmerman didn’t allow an earned run over four innings, striking out nine for the victory.

The Monarchs score two in the first, four in the third and three in the fourth. Nick Hammeke doubled for the Monarchs only extra base hit.

Hays improves to 17-11 and will play Wednesday at the AA state tournament in Sabetha.

Junior Legion Loses at “A” State Tourney, Monarchs in Zone Finale

Posted on July 27, 2012July 27, 2012

Salina Hawks 7, Hays Eagles 4
The Hays Eagles Junior American Legion drops to the loser’s bracket of the Class A state tournament in Pratt following a 7-4 loss to the Salina Hawks yesterday evening. Lane Downing held the Hawks to one run over the first four innings, but Salina broke through in the fifth with four hits, two walks and a Hays error to take the lead. The Eagles fall into the elimination bracket and will play at 10 this morning.

Monarchs in Zone 6 Finals
The Hays Monarchs look to punch their ticket to the “AA” state tournament tonight when they play in the Zone 6 tournament finals in Lincoln. The Monarchs are 2-0 with wins over Osborne and Lincoln. The “AA” state tournament begins Wednesday in Sabetha.

Senior Legion Game Time at State Set
The Hays Eagles Senior American Legion will play in the second game of the day at the “AAA” state tournament Wednesday August 1st in Manhattan. The 39-8 Eagles will play the Zone 4 winner around 1:30pm. You can hear the game on 96.9, KFIX.

Johnson Announces 11 Signings for 2013 Baseball Season

Posted on July 26, 2012July 26, 2012

Fort Hays State baseball coach Steve Johnson announced the signing of 11 players for the 2013 season. Seven are transfers and four are true freshmen. Transfers include Clayton Garland, Michael Edlefson, Jordan Miller, Garrett Blair, Horace “Ryan” Johnson, Nathan Briar, and Robert VanCour. Freshmen include Ryan Norton, Josh Norris, and Brady Abrahams, along with early signing Nick Hammeke.

Garland is a junior transfer from Barton (Kan.) Community College. As a sophomore in 2012, Garland earned All-KJCCC West Division First Team and All-Region 6 Second Team honors in the outfield. He led the team in hitting with a .363 batting average, runs (61), hits (78), triples (9), slugging percentage (.581), and stolen bases (17), and was second in doubles (14), home runs (5), and RBI (57), while starting all 59 games. As a freshman in 2011, he hit .333 with five doubles, 15 runs scored, and 13 RBI. Garland is a native of Cheyenne, Wyo.

Edlefson is also a junior transfer from Barton (Kan.) Community College that has the ability to pitch and play outfield. As a sophomore in 2012, he posted a 2-0 record on the mound with a team-leading 2.86 ERA in 20 appearances, all out of the bullpen. He led the team in saves with three, while striking out 15 batters, and held opponents to a .228 batting average. As a hitter, he played and started 39 contests, hitting .295 with 41 hits, 27 runs scored, nine doubles, three triples, 21 RBI and six stolen bases. He sat out the 2011 season, but as a freshman in 2010, hit .297 with five doubles and nine RBI. Edlefson is a native of Bloomington, Minn.

Miller is a junior transfer from Neosho County (Kan.) Community College. As a sophomore in 2012, Miller earned All-KJCCC East Division Second Team honors in the outfield. He hit .354 with 63 hits, 53 runs scored, seven doubles, 20 RBI, and 19 stolen bases, helping his team to the Region 6 Championship and an appearance in the NJCAA World Series. As a freshman in 2011, he played at Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College, where he hit .231 with nine RBI, one home run, 11 runs scored, and six stolen bases. Miller is a native of Spring Hill, Kan. and the son of former Fort Hays State quarterback Jeff Miller.

Blair is a junior transfer from McCook (Neb.) Community College. As a sophomore in 2012, Blair was an All-Region 9 Second Team selection at shortstop. He batted .320 with 57 hits, 42 runs scored, nine doubles, three triples, five home runs, and 25 RBI. As a pitcher, he pitched 20 innings in his five appearances with a 4.05 ERA and 28 strikeouts. Blair is a native of Las Vegas, Nev.

Johnson is a junior transfer from Seminole State (Okla.) College. As a sophomore in 2012, Johnson hit .258 with four doubles, one triple, five home runs, 15 runs scored and 21 RBI. As a freshman in 2011, he hit .264 with 13 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 23 runs scored and 31 RBI. Johnson is a native of Raymore, Mo.

Briar is a junior transfer from Butler (Kan.) Community College. As a sophomore in 2012, Briar led Butler pitching in appearances with 25, all out of the bullpen. He posted a 4.74 ERA with three wins and three saves in 43.2 innings of work. He struck out 34 batters. As a freshman in 2011, he made 22 appearances and won two games with a 4.96 ERA, striking out 21 in 32.2 innings of work. Briar is a native of Newton, Kan.

VanCour is a senior transfer from New Mexico State University. He made two appearances as a junior in 2012 for NMHU. Prior to that, he played two years at Barton (Kan.) Community College. As a sophomore in 2011, he posted a record of 4-1, starting in six of his seven appearances with a 5.01 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 32.1 innings pitched. As a freshman in 2010, he made 22 appearances, including two starts, with a 2-1 record, four saves, and a 5.11 ERA. That year he had 38 strikeouts in 37 innings pitched. VanCour is a native of San Antonio, Texas.

Norton comes to Fort Hays State from Monarch High School in Colorado. He is projected to play second base or outfield. He hit .352 as a senior with an on-base percentage of .514 and 19 RBI. Norton is from Louisville, Colo.

Norris is a pitching product of Lee’s Summit High School in his hometown of Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Abrahams is transferring from Baker University has not played in any games since his senior year of high school in 2010. He competed at Silver Lake High School in his hometown of Silver Lake, Kan., where he earned Class 4A All-State First Team honors as a pitcher.

Hammeke signed with Fort Hays State in the fall of the 2011-12 school year. He was a Kansas Class 3A All-State First Team selection at pitcher as a senior in 2012 and earned all-league first team honors all four years at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School. The Hays, Kan., product is projected as both a shortstop and pitcher at FHSU.

– FHSU Sports Information –

Larks Wrap Up Regular Season With Home Win

Posted on July 26, 2012July 26, 2012

Joe Betcher’s one-out single to right field scored MacKenzie Handel with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Hays Larks rally for a 4-2 win over Dodge City in their regular season finale Wednesday night at Larks Park. The Larks would an insurance run on a throwing error off a Tito Andino grounder for the final margin.

Manager Frank Leo Postgame Intterview (Part 1)
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Manager Frank Leo Postgame Interview (Part 2)
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Aaron Cornell tied the game an inning earlier, scoring Andino second on a two-out single to right field.

Hays grabbed the early lead when Cornell advanced to second when the A’s right fielder dropped a fly ball. Handel later doubled, scoring Cornell. The game was then delayed for a half-hour due to lightning.

Dodge City tied the game with a run in the fourth then take the lead with another run in the seventh.

Caleb Hawkins (2-2) was one of seven Larks pitchers in the game and picks up the with a perfect eighth inning. Jason Heflin pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his third save.

Cornell had three of the Larks nine hits including one of their five doubles.

The Larks close out the regular season 29-11 and 23-11 in the Jayhawk League and win the league by four games over both Dodge City and Liberal who tie for second.

Game Highlights
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The Larks now head to the NBC World Series in Wichita where they open with the Colorado Collegiate Baseball League champ Greeley Grays at 7:30pm Monday. Dodge City will have the league’s runner-up entry while Liberal and El Dorado received at-large berths. Haysville is in by winning the Midwest Regional.

The World Series starts Saturday and runs through August 11th. You can hear all of the Larks action on 14-KAYS as well as on-line at www.hayspost.com.

Monarchs Advance to Zone Finals, Junior Legion Wins State Opener

Posted on July 26, 2012

Monarchs 4, Lincoln 2
After waiting out five weather delays, the Hays Monarchs advance to the finals of the Lincoln zone tournament with a 4-2 win over Lincoln.

The Monarchs will now play in the championship at Friday at 6pm.

Hays Eagles 9, Salina Eagles 0
The Hays Eagles Junior American Legion wins their first game at the Class A state tournament in Pratt, beating the Salina Eagles 9-0.

The Hays Eagles took advantage of seven Salina errors and score just one earned run in the victory.

Hays will now play the defending champion Salina Hawks tonight at 6:30pm.

Hays Eagles Headed to State

Posted on July 25, 2012

The Hays Eagles Senior American Legion is headed to the triple-A state tournament after an 8-6 win over Great Bend in their zone tournament finals at Larks Park. No other details were reported.

The Eagles improve to 39-8 and now head to Manhattan for the state tournament which begins August 1st.

Hays Beats Great Bend In Zone Play

Posted on July 23, 2012July 24, 2012

Riley Kaus knocked in three runs and scored four as the Hays Eagles beat Great Bend 9-4 to advance to the championship game of the Zone tournament at Larks Park on Monday night.

The Eagles never trailed in the game and matched runs scored by Great Bend in the fifth and seventh innings.

Great Bend did get runners to second and third with one out but Austin Unrein got out of the eighth inning on a pop up and strike out. Hays batted around and scored four in the bottom of the eighth to take a 9-2 lead into the ninth.

Great Bend loaded the bases in the ninth with one out, scored two runs before Tyler Wooldridge struck out the final batter to end the game.

Unrein gets the victory with 13 strike outs, four hits, two runs, hitting two batters and walking six.
Hays will play at 6:30 in the championship game against either Dodge City or Great Bend who play an elimination game on Tuesday at 4:30.

Hays wins 9-4 will play winner of Dodge City and Great Bend tomorrow at 6:30 for Championship game. If Hays would lose the game, there will be a second championship game on Wednesday.

Top 9: Braden Jones (0-2, HBP) singles to right. Trent Schremmer (0-1, 2BB, 2 runs) singles to right Jones thrown out at second waiting to see if it would be caught. Conner Sell (2-3) walks. Jace Bowman up with the bases loaded, one out. Bowman singles off the wall. Schremmer scores. Hays leads 9-3…bases loaded one out for Mitch Kottas. Kottas reaches on fielders choice…Sell scores, Conaway tagged out going to third. Danny Herman strikes out. 2 runs, 3 hits, no errors 2 left on base.

Hays leads 9-2. Tyler Woolridge enters to pitch the inning.

Bottom 8: Clayton Basgall (1-4, single, run) singles to left field. Casey Sedbrook (1-4 single, stolen base) bunts and reaches on throwing error…Basgall advances to third. Austin Unrein sac bunts, scoring Basgall, Sebrook advances to third. 1 out 1 on for Riley Kaus who hits an RBI single to left field. Hayden Hutchison (0-3, IBB) doubles off the wall, Kaus advances to third. Jarrett Sanders up…still no outs. Wild pitch scored Kaus from third, Hayden Hutchison advances to third. Wild pitch on 3-1 count gets away scoring Hutchison and Sanders advances all the way to second. Zack Legleiter singles to left….Sanders advances to third. Trevor Henningson is up…still one out…Henningson pops out to pitcher. Two outs, runners on the corner, Dan Bittel up as the Eagles bat around. Bittel grounds out to short. Hays leads 9-2.

Hays leads 5-2. Unrein likely done. 145 pitches, 13 strike outs, four hits, two runs, hits two batters and walks six.

Top 8: Jace Bowman (2-3, RBI) up. Hays has pitcher warming up. Bowman walks on four straight pitches. Mitch Kottas (0-3) walks. Conference at the mound, Unrein stays in game. Danny Herman (0-3) strikes out…12 for Unrein. Bryce Beck (0-2, walk) up. Runners advance to second and third on passed ball. 1 out. Tie run again at the plate. Beck pops out to the short stop. Runners at second and third, two out for Bryce Hofmeister (0-3) strikes out. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and two left on.

Hays leads 5-2. Unrein back out to pitch. Hays has left ten on base.

Bottom 7: Riley Kaus (2-3, 2 singles, 2 RBI, 2 Runs) walks on four pitches. Hayden Hutchison (0-2, reached on FC, intentional walk) flies out to left. 1 out, 1 on first. Jarrett Sanders (2-3, two doubles, two RBI) flies out to left in foul territory. 2 outs, runner on first Zack Legleiter (1-2, single, walk) up…fouls first pitch off the press box. RBI triple by Legleiter scoring Riley Kaus. Hays leads 5-2. Trevor Henningson (0-3) walks. Runners on first and third with two outs. Dan Bittel (1-2, single, walk) up. Pitching change first. Braden Jones in at pitcher. Beck pitches 6 2/3 giving up 9 hits and five runs. Bittel grounds out to third. 1 run on 1 hit. no errors and two left on base.

Hays leads 4-2, Up for Hays, Riley Kaus, Hayden Hutchison, Jarrett Sanders.

Top 7: Bryce Hoffmeister 0-3 after popping out to the catcher on a bunt attempt. Braden Jones (0-2) is hit by the pitch…second player hit by Unrein who is nearing 100 pitches. 1 out, runner on first. Trent Schremmer (0-0 2BB, run) reaches on fielders choice, Jones retired at second. 2 out, 1 on. Conner Sell (1-2, single, HBP) doubles to left field and scores Schremmer all the way first first. 4-2 Hays leads, 2 out runner on second. Dakota Conaway (0-2, BB) is up. Coach Brad Kelly talks with starter Austin Unrein, Unrein stays in game with 112 pitches. Conaway strikes out looking. 1 run, 1 hit, no errors, 1 left on base. Hays leads 4-2.

Hays leads 4-1 after six. Up for Great Bend, Bryce Hoffmeister, Braden Jones, Trent Schremmer.

Bottom 6: Dan Bittel (1-2, single, SB) walks. Clayton Basgall (1-3, single, run) flies out to center. 1 out, 1 on. Casey Sebrook (1-3, single, SB) up. Bittel steals second. Sedbrook grounds out to first unassisted, Bittel advances to third. Austin Unrein (0-3, reached on error, run). Unrein grounds out to third to end the inning. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on base.

Hays leads 4-1. Up for Hays Dan Bittel, Clayton Basgall and Casey Sedbrook.

Top 6: Mitch Kottas (0-2, reached on fielders choice) pops out to the short stop. Danny Herman (0-2) strikes out. Bryce Beck up (0-1, BB) grounds out to third.

Hays leads 4-1 after five complete. Mitch Kottas, Danny Herman and Bryce Beck up.

Bottom 5: Casey Sedbrook (0-2) singles up the middle. Austin Unrein (0-2, reached on error, 1 run) flies out to center. 1 out 1 on for Riley Kaus (2-2, 2 RBI, 1 Run) up. Sedbrook steals second. Kaus reaches on fielders choice as Sedbrook is caught in run down between 2nd and third. Hayden Hutchison (0-2, reached on fielders choice.) up, passed ball and Kaus advances to second. Hutchison will be intentionally walked bringing up Jarrett Sanders (1-2, single, RBI) hits a RBI double, Kaus scores for a second time. 4-1 Hays lead, runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs for Zack Legleiter 1-2, single. Legleiter walks on four straight pitches to bring up Trevor Henningson (0-2 reached on an error) grounds the ball to short and Legleiter is retired at second. 1 run on 2 hits, no errors 3 left on base.

Hays leads 3-1. Up for Hays Casey Sedbrook, Austin Unrein, and Riley Kaus.

Top 5: Braden Jones strikes out. Trent Schremmer walks. 1 out, 1 on. Conner Sell up, Schremmer steals second. Sell strikes out. 2 out, runner on 2nd. Dakota Conaway walks. Runners on 1st and 2nd, 2 out. Jace Bowman hits a RBI singles to right. Schremmer scores. Runners on the corner with two outs for Mitch Kottas. Jace Bowman tried to steal second and is caught in a run down. 1 run on 1 hit, 1 left on base, no errors.

Hays leads 3-0 after four complete. Braden Jones, Trent Schremmer, and Conner Sell up. Still 97 degrees at 8:20.

Bottom 4: Zack Legleiter strikes out. Trevor Henningson pops out to the second baseman. 2 out. Dan Bittel singles up the middle, his first hit. Clayton Basgall up, Bittel steals 2nd. Basgall flies out to the warning track in left field. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on base.

Hays leads 3-0. Zack Legleiter, Trevor Henningson and Dan Bittel up.

Top 4: Jace Bowman singles to right field, second hit for Great Bend today. Mitch Kottas reaches on fielders choice, Bowman out at second. 1 out. The sprinklers just came on down the left and right field lines! Back to play after a :45 second delay. Danny Herman strikes out. 2 out, runner on first. Bryce Beck walks. Runners on 1st and 2nd. Bryce Hofmeister strikes out. 0 runs, 1 hit, o errors, 2 left on base.

Hays leads 3-0 over Great Bend after three complete.

Bottom 3: Casey Sedbrook flies out to shallow center on first pitch of the inning. Austin Unrein reaches on a throwing error by the short stop. Unrein advanced to second. 1 out, 1 on. Riley Kaus hits an RBI single for the second time today. Unrein scores. Hays leads 2-0 Kaus on first, Hayden Hutchison lines out to left field. 2 out, runner on 1st. Jarrett Sanders up, I said Jay earlier…my bad. Sanders doubles up the left field line, Kaus scores from first. Hays leads 3-0. Zack Legleiter up, passed ball and Sanders is thrown out at home trying to score from second. 2 runs on 2 hits 1 error.

Austin Unrein has struck out five through three innings.

Top 3: Braden Jones batting for Brady Beeler. Jones strikes out…Unrein has struck out three in a row. Trent Schremmer walks…first walk allowed by Unrein. Conner Sell up. Schremmer picked off at first by Unrein. 2 out. Conner Sell still up. Unrein hits Sell in the back. Sell on first…Dakota Conaway up. Sell steals second. Conaway strikes out. 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 left on base. Casey Sedbrook, Austin Unrein and Riley Kaus up.

Hays leads 1-0 after two. Up for Great Bend Brady Beeler, Trent Schremmer and Conner Sell.

Bottom 2: Jay Sanders flies out to left field warning track. 1 out. Zack Legleiter pops up in between four players for a hit. Trevor Henningson reaches on an error on third baseman as he threw it out of the park. Henningson on second and Legleiter on third. Dan Bittel grounds out to the pitcher. 2 outs runners on 2nd and 3rd, Clayton Basgall flies out to center field and the Eagles miss an opportunity to score. 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 left on base.

Top 2: Danny Herman grounds out to third to lead off inning. Bryce Beck strikes out. 2 out, bases empty. Bryce Hofmeister strikes out. Three up Three down. Up for Hays is Jay Sanders, Zack Legleiter and Trevor Henningson.

Hays leads 1-0 after one complete

Bottom 1st: Clayton Basgall leads off the game with a single up the third base line. Casey Sedbrook flies out to right center, Conner Sell makes the catch on his knees. 1 out, runner on first. Austin Unrein flies out to deep left. 2 out, runner on 1st. Riley Kaus up. Basgall steals second. Kaus lines a single down the third base line. Basgall scores from second. Hayden Hutchison up. Hutchison lines one over the head of the field umpire…the umpire does a good job of avoiding the ball by diving to the turf. Kaus out at second, inning over. 1 run on 2 hits, no errors, nobody left on.

Our buddy from Eagle Radio in Great Bend Patrick Burnett just informed us there are only 11 kids out for the Chiefs Legion team this summer. They have won 11 games on the summer. Up for Hays in the 1st Clayton Basgall, Casey Sedbrook, and Austin Unrein.

Top 1st: Conner sell lead off single up the middle. Dakota Conaway strikes out…1 out runner on 1st. Jace Bowman flies out to left center, Dan Bittle records the out…2 out runner on 1st. Mitch Kottas flies out to Zack Legleiter in left field. 1 hit. No runs. No errors. Great Bend leaves on base.

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**Top 1st. Austin Unrein is the starting pitcher this afternoon. First three up for the Great Bend Chiefs: Conner Sell, Dakota Conaway, and Jace Bowman.

**Hays is 5-1 against Great Bend this summer.

**Game time temp 100 degrees. This is also the second game that Great Bend will play today. It is an double elimination tournament. Dodge City will have a chance again tomorrow at 4:00 either against Hays or Great Bend.

We will be updating the Hays Eagle’s Zone tournament from Larks Park right here.

Game will start approximately 7:o0. The Eagles take on Great Bend who beat Dodge City 5-3. Reminder that all post season games are 9 innings.

Great Bend Lineup:

Conner Sell CF
Dakota Conaway 1st
Jace Bowman SS
Mitch Kottas C
Danny Herman LF
Bryce Beck 1st
Bryce Hofmeister RF
Brady Beeler 2nd
Trent Schremmer 3rd

Hays Lineup:

Clayton Basgall SS
Casey Sedbrook RF
Austin Unrein P
Riley Kaus 2nd
Hayden Hutchison 3rd
Jay Sanders C
Zack Legleiter LF
Trevor Henningson 1st
Dan Bittel CF

Hays Monarchs Advance in Zone Tourney

Posted on July 23, 2012July 24, 2012

The Hays Monarchs have advanced in their AA Zone tournament in Lincoln. The Monarchs roll past Osborne 18-1 in a game called after four innings by run rule in Monday’s first-round.

They will now play Lincoln at 6pm Tuesday. Lincoln get past Smith Center in their opener. If the Monarchs win, they advance to the title game which will be played on Friday.