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As soon as the rosters came out for the Kansas Basketball Coaches All-Star game, there was a certain amount of giddiness for Anna Jueneman and Oen Deters. &nbsp; Not necessarily that they&rsquo;d been selected to play in the annual contest which in itself was an honor But that they&rsquo;d both been named to the Blue Squad. &nbsp; At last the Twin Valley League rivals &ndash; Deters from Centralia and Jueneman from Hanover &ndash; would get to play together instead of going up against each other as they&rsquo;d done annually since their middle school days. &nbsp; But when the Blue coaches split up their 12-member squad for playing time purposes for the game, Deters was on one group of six and Jueneman was on the other. &nbsp; &ldquo;Me and Oen were on opposites and so we were like, &lsquo;We&rsquo;ve been waiting for this day literally since the teams came out. Can we please get on the court together?&rsquo;&rdquo; Jueneman said. &ldquo;So we talked them into it.&rdquo; &nbsp; It didn&rsquo;t hurt that two of the three Blue coaches were rather familiar with each with Hanover&rsquo;s Chris Beikman and Centralia&rsquo;s Dusty Thompson joining Manhattan&rsquo;s Scott Mall as the Blue coaches this year. &nbsp; They acquiesced and it paid off late in Saturday&rsquo;s All-Star contest at Kansas Wesleyan for the Blue team. With the Blue clinging to a narrow lead on the Gold in in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, both Deters and Jueneman hit huge 3-pointers that ultimately propelled the Blue to a 70-61 victory. &nbsp;
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<figcaption>Hanover's Anna Jueneman (4) watches a late 3-point fall through the net to seal a 70-61 win for the Blue in the annual KBCA All-Star game at Kansas Wesleyan.</figcaption>
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&nbsp; &ldquo;We definitely came up big,&rdquo; Jueneman said. &nbsp; Which they&rsquo;ve done throughout their high school careers, particularly on the basketball court. &nbsp; Jueneman led Hanover to three straight Class 1A Division II state championships and in her four years as a start for the Wildcats, they posted a 93-11 record including a perfect 26-0 mark in 2022-23. Deters, meanwhile, led Centralia to an 87-14 record in her four-year career, capping it with an undefeated 26-0 Class 1A Division I state championship this past Match that earned her All-State Top 5 honors from KSHSAA Covered. &nbsp; The performance throughout their career and the Twin Valley League&rsquo;s reputation as the best athletic small-school league in the state didn&rsquo;t mean each didn&rsquo;t go into Saturday&rsquo;s game without perhaps a little something to prove. &nbsp; &ldquo;There are a lot of good athletes in 4, 5 and 6A, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean anything,&rdquo; Deters said. &ldquo;There are a lot of great ones in 3, 2 and 1A, too. I love competing against them. Everybody here is an all-star and that&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s fun. &nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;m pretty confident and it was definitely is a little more chippy. But I like playing like that, being a little cocky. It&rsquo;s more fun that way.&rdquo; &nbsp;
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<figcaption>Centralia's Oen Deters scored 10 points and had 4 steals, helping the Blue to a 70-61 win over the Gold in the KBCA Girls All-Star game.</figcaption>
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&nbsp; Jueneman agreed. &nbsp; &ldquo;Everyone says what a great league the TVL is, and it is,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;And it definitely helps in a game like this.&rdquo; &nbsp; The TVL combo had been solid throughout the game as the Blue and Gold were tied 14-14 at the end of the third quarter before the Gold maintained leads at halftime (34-28) and at the end of the third quarter (53-50). &nbsp; But in the fourth, the Blue began to clamp down defensively and slowly pulled into the lead. They had held a slight lead for much of the third quarter as well before the Gold finished the period strong to regain the edge going into the fourth. &nbsp; This time, once the Blue got the lead, they fought off the Gold. Up by less than two possessions late, Jueneman found Deters on the wing and the Panther guard banked in a 3-pointer that gave the Blue a little breathing room. &nbsp; &ldquo;I passed it to her for the assist and she actually called bank on that one,&rdquo; Jueneman said, which Deters also confirmed. &ldquo;The bench girls heard it.&rdquo; &nbsp; Moments later, Jueneman &ndash; known more for her scoring ability in transition as a result of her constant pressure &ndash; fired up her only 3-point attempt of the game and drained it to all but clinch the Blue victory. &nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s something that&rsquo;s grown on me,&rdquo; she said of the 3-pointer. &ldquo;Earlier in my high school career, I wouldn&rsquo;t have had the confidence to take that shot, but now I know I can come up at big times like that and have the full confidence it&rsquo;s going in. &nbsp; &ldquo;Some might say it was a stupid shot, but in the heat of the moment I took it and was like, &lsquo;Yeah, this is going in.&rsquo; Oen said, &ldquo;Oh I knew it was going in right away!&rdquo; &nbsp; Jueneman finished with 12 points to lead the Blue team and the performance may serve as an omen of what&rsquo;s to come in her college career. A three-sport standout who led the Hanover volleyball team to four 1A Division II state championship matches and two titles and also was a three-time 1A state track champion in the 400 and two-time winner of the 200, Jueneman had always targeted basketball as her sport of choice for college. &nbsp; And her college of choice ended up being Kansas Wesleyan with Saturday&rsquo;s all-star game being held on her future home court. Ironically, her mother, Tiffany (Lohse), also played in the KBCA All-Star game when it was held at Washburn&rsquo;s Lee Arena, where she ended up playing in college. &nbsp; Deters added 10 points and 4 steals for the Blue, her point total matched by Labette County&rsquo;s Lauren O&rsquo;Brien. De Soto&rsquo;s Makenzie Farmer chipped in 9 points and 2 assists, while St. Marys&rsquo; Hayden Heim had 7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocked shots. &nbsp;
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<figcaption>After receiving the KBCA's Miss Kansas Basketball award prior to the All-Star game, Wellington's Val Norwood scored 16 points to lead all scorers in the game.</figcaption>
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&nbsp; The gold was led by Wellington's Val Norwood, who hit 7 of 14 shots on her way to game-high scoring honors with 16 points. Despite not coming away with the team win in the game, Norwood still relished the experience, which began with her being presented the KBCA Miss Kansas Basketball honor prior to the game. &nbsp; &ldquo;It was a very exciting moment when I got the call,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a great honor and I&rsquo;m very grateful for it.&rdquo; &nbsp; The honors capped a magical senior season for the Wellington standout, who earned All-State Top 5 honors after leading Wellington to its first-ever state championship as the Crusader toppled longtime state nemesis Bishop Miege 53-48 in the Class 4A championship game to finish off a 24-1 season. &nbsp; Norwood and her Wellington teammates had had numerous near-misses before the breakthrough title, including a 75-62 loss to Miege in the 2024 title game and losses to the Stags in each of the previous two state tourneys as well. &nbsp; &ldquo;We&rsquo;d all been waiting for that (state title) forever,&rdquo; said Norwood, who led Wellington to a 91-6 record in her career. &ldquo;And it was a game that we had always talked about winning. It was a great season and I&rsquo;m going to miss playing with them. &nbsp; &ldquo;This game was nice to get to play with other people and meeting them as well. We had come back at one point, but we just couldn&rsquo;t get it done at the end. But it was good.&rdquo; &nbsp; No other Gold player reached double figures with Andover&rsquo;s Aliyah Green, Arkansas City&rsquo;s Saliyah Henderson-Johnson and Hoxie&rsquo;s Emily Bainter each finishing with 7 points. Henderson-Johnson also grabbed a team-high 7 rebounds and Central Plains&rsquo; Marilyn Soeken had 6 points and 3 assists. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; KBCA GIRLS ALL-STAR GAME &nbsp; BLUE 70, GOLD 61 &nbsp; Blue &hellip; 14 &hellip; 14 &hellip; 22 &hellip; 20 &hellip; -- &hellip; 70 &nbsp; Gold &hellip; 14 &hellip; 20 &hellip; 19 &hellip; 8 &hellip; -- &hellip; 61 &nbsp; Blue &ndash; O&rsquo;Brien 3-10 3-3 10, Jueneman 3-5 5-8 12, Harris 2-4 0-0 4, Deters 3-7 2-2 10, Ramsey 1-2 0-0 2, Lambert 1-3 0-0 3, Jacobs 1-6 0-0 2, Krafels 1-4 0-0 2, Farmer 3-7 1-2 9, Martin 2-5 2-2 7, Heim 3-8 1-2 7, Johnson 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 24-65 14-21 70. &nbsp; Gold &ndash; Butler 1-3 0-0 2, Green 13-10 1-2 7, Zeka 2-11 0-0 4, Norwood 7-14 0-0 16, Hadley 2-5 0-0 4, Phillips 2-5 0-0 4, Henderson-Johnson 3-9 0-0 7, Jones 1-3 0-0 2, Bainter 2-4 2-2 7, Barton 1-5 0-0 2, Soeken 2-7 1-2 6, Winfrey 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 26-78 4-6 61. &nbsp; 3-point goals &ndash; Blue 8-19 (Deters 2-4, Farmer 2-4, O&rsquo;Brien 1-2, Jueneman 1-1, Lambert 1-3, Martin 1-2, Krafels 0-1, Jacobs 0-2); Gold 5-29 (Norwood 2-4, Henderson-Johnson 1-4, Bainter 1-1, Soeken 1-4, Butler 0-1, Zeka 0-5, Hadley 0-1, Phillips 0-2, Jones 0-2, Barton 0-3, Winfrey 0-1). Rebounds &ndash; Blue 43 (Heim 8), Gold 49 (Henderson-Johnson 7). Assists &ndash; Blue 11 (Jueneman 2, Farmer 2, Martin 2, Heim 2), Gold 7 (Soeken 3). Turnovers &ndash; Blue 16, Gold 17. Total fouls &ndash; Blue 7, Gold 18. Fouled out &ndash; none.</div>

🏀 Blue beats Gold in KBCA Girls All-Star Game 

WICHITA, Kan. — Ethan Giesbrecht struck out 11 over six strong innings and the Hutchinson Monarchs jumped out to an early lead in route to a 7-4 victory over the Wichita Wildcats Saturday night in Rose Hill.

Giesbrecht, who scattered five hits and allowed three runs while walking two, notched the win for Hutchinson (12-3), setting the tone early by striking out the side in the first inning — despite giving up a solo home run to Jackson Ellison.

The Monarchs grabbed control in the top of the first, capitalizing on early command issues from Wildcats starter Jace Meyer. After a single and two hit batters loaded the bases, Tyler Vassart roped a two-run double to right, and Hutchinson tacked on two more in the second on back-to-back bases-loaded walks.

The Wildcats cut the lead to 4-2 on a solo homer from Josiah Sems in the second and drew closer on a Gunner Lewis homer in the sixth. But Hutchinson answered in the top of the seventh, when Vassart launched a solo home run to center — his third RBI of the night — to push the lead to 6-3.

The Monarchs added an insurance run in the ninth when Vassart scored on a misplayed pop fly by the Wildcats’ infield.

Wichita threatened in the bottom of the ninth, plating a run on an RBI single from Austin Selenke, but Russell Copous slammed the door with back-to-back strikeouts and a dropped third strike to end the game.

Copous earned the save, working the final frame after Daegan Vinduska tossed two solid innings in relief of Giesbrecht.

Meyer took the loss for the Wildcats, allowing four runs on three hits and five walks over just 1.2 innings.

Vassart led Hutchinson offensively, going 2-for-4 with a double, homer, walk, and three RBIs.

The Monarchs return home Monday night for their next contest versus the Wildcats at Hobart-Detter Field. First pitch is at 7pm and can be viewed on Hutchpost.com and monarchslive.tv.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. — Ethan Giesbrecht struck out 11 over six strong innings and the Hutchinson Monarchs jumped out to an early lead in route to a 7-4 victory over the Wichita Wildcats Saturday night in Rose Hill.Giesbrecht, who scattered five hits and allowed three runs while walking two, notched the win for Hutchinson (12-3), setting the tone early by striking out the side in the first inning — despite giving up a solo home run to Jackson Ellison.The Monarchs grabbed control in the top of the first, capitalizing on early command issues from Wildcats starter Jace Meyer. After a single and two hit batters loaded the bases, Tyler Vassart roped a two-run double to right, and Hutchinson tacked on two more in the second on back-to-back bases-loaded walks.The Wildcats cut the lead to 4-2 on a solo homer from Josiah Sems in the second and drew closer on a Gunner Lewis homer in the sixth. But Hutchinson answered in the top of the seventh, when Vassart launched a solo home run to center — his third RBI of the night — to push the lead to 6-3.The Monarchs added an insurance run in the ninth when Vassart scored on a misplayed pop fly by the Wildcats’ infield.Wichita threatened in the bottom of the ninth, plating a run on an RBI single from Austin Selenke, but Russell Copous slammed the door with back-to-back strikeouts and a dropped third strike to end the game.Copous earned the save, working the final frame after Daegan Vinduska tossed two solid innings in relief of Giesbrecht.Meyer took the loss for the Wildcats, allowing four runs on three hits and five walks over just 1.2 innings.Vassart led Hutchinson offensively, going 2-for-4 with a double, homer, walk, and three RBIs.The Monarchs return home Monday night for their next contest versus the Wildcats at Hobart-Detter Field. First pitch is at 7pm and can be viewed on Hutchpost.com and monarchslive.tv.

⚾ Hutchinson Monarchs power past Wichita Wildcats behind Giesbrecht’s gem

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DODGE CITY, Kan. — The 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl will kick off at 7 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City, featuring 88 of the state’s top high school football players in one final showcase.

Eagle Media is the official radio broadcast partner for the Kansas Shrine Bowl. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m., with Gerard Wellbrock on play-by-play, Dustin Armbruster as analyst, and Sean Boston and Anthony Gorges reporting from the West and East sidelines, respectively.

Click station to listen to live stream

The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to producing annual events that benefit Shriners Children’s. Since its inception in 1974, the organization has raised nearly $4 million for the healthcare network, which provides pediatric specialty care regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

In addition to the East vs. West all-star football game, Kansas Shrine All-Star Events include the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band Camp, the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Cheer Camp, the KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals, and a variety of other game week activities. Shriners Children’s, formerly known as Shriners Hospitals for Children, operates facilities and outreach programs worldwide, offering innovative research, teaching programs, and family-centered care to children up to age 18.

<a href="https://www.kansasshrinebowl.com/uploads/1/0/2/8/10280235/2025_kansas_shrine_bowl_rosters_-_updated_6-16-25.pdf">Click here</a> for complete rosters for the Kansas Shrine Bowl game.

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 </figure><a href="https://eagle-media-sports-hutch.mixlr.com/events/4218822">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a>DODGE CITY, Kan. — The 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl will kick off at 7 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City, featuring 88 of the state’s top high school football players in one final showcase.Eagle Media is the official radio broadcast partner for the Kansas Shrine Bowl. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m., with Gerard Wellbrock on play-by-play, Dustin Armbruster as analyst, and Sean Boston and Anthony Gorges reporting from the West and East sidelines, respectively.<h2>Eagle Media Stations</h2>Click station to listen to live stream<div><h3><a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">Hutchinson: 102.9 FM - (KHUT)</a> *Flagship Station</h3>
<h3><a href="https://ice10.securenetsystems.net/KVGBAM">Great Bend: 104.3 FM - (KVGB)</a></h3>
<h3><a href="https://ice9.securenetsystems.net/KKQY">Hays: 101.9 FM - (KKQY)</a></h3>
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<h3><a href="https://ice9.securenetsystems.net/KQLAFM">Manhattan: 103.5 FM -&nbsp;(KQLA)</a></h3></div>The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to producing annual events that benefit Shriners Children’s. Since its inception in 1974, the organization has raised nearly $4 million for the healthcare network, which provides pediatric specialty care regardless of a family’s ability to pay.In addition to the East vs. West all-star football game, Kansas Shrine All-Star Events include the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band Camp, the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Cheer Camp, the KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals, and a variety of other game week activities. Shriners Children’s, formerly known as Shriners Hospitals for Children, operates facilities and outreach programs worldwide, offering innovative research, teaching programs, and family-centered care to children up to age 18.<a href="https://www.kansasshrinebowl.com/uploads/1/0/2/8/10280235/2025_kansas_shrine_bowl_rosters_-_updated_6-16-25.pdf">Click here</a> for complete rosters for the Kansas Shrine Bowl game.

🎧 LISTEN: 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl

More than 2,000 race fans packed the stands Friday night at the Kansas State Fairgrounds’ historic half-mile oval, as Saltcity Racing delivered another adrenaline-filled evening of IMCA competition.

The highlight of the night came when Hutchinson’s own Jayce Reimer claimed yet another first-place finish in the #775 IMCA Stock Car. After 15 hard-fought laps, Reimer once again proved why he’s a fan favorite, holding off a fast field to take the win on his home track.

In the IMCA Modifieds, the race was tight from start to finish, with drivers trading paint and positions throughout the feature. But when the checkered flag waved, it was Tim Hamilton of Lindsay, Oklahoma, who emerged victorious, earning a first-place feature win and the roar of the crowd.

The night also saw big wins in two other IMCA classes.

Warren Huffman of Salina, Kansas, came out on top in the Northern SportMod feature, showcasing speed and consistency to capture the win. Meanwhile, in the Hobby Stock division, Cody Williams of Minneapolis, Kansas, battled through a competitive field to secure first place.

The evening marked another successful night of grassroots racing in Hutchinson, where local talent and regional standouts alike delivered edge-of-your-seat action.

Next up at Saltcity Racing is a doubleheader weekend fans won’t want to miss. The Evans Building USAC Silver Crown Salt City 100 rolls into town on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19.

Friday night’s card features a packed lineup:

Gates open at 5 p.m. both nights, with hot laps beginning at 6:15 p.m. Friday and 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Racing starts at 7 p.m. sharp.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a full weekend of high-speed excitement at one of Kansas’ premier racing venues.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1722745821246.jpeg" alt="A look at the grandstand for SaltCity Racing on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. (Hutch Post Photo/Sean Boston)" />
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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;More than 2,000 race fans packed the stands Friday night at the Kansas State Fairgrounds’ historic half-mile oval, as Saltcity Racing delivered another adrenaline-filled evening of IMCA competition.The highlight of the night came when Hutchinson’s own Jayce Reimer claimed yet another first-place finish in the #775 IMCA Stock Car. After 15 hard-fought laps, Reimer once again proved why he’s a fan favorite, holding off a fast field to take the win on his home track.<figure>
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 </figure>In the IMCA Modifieds, the race was tight from start to finish, with drivers trading paint and positions throughout the feature. But when the checkered flag waved, it was Tim Hamilton of Lindsay, Oklahoma, who emerged victorious, earning a first-place feature win and the roar of the crowd.The night also saw big wins in two other IMCA classes.Warren Huffman of Salina, Kansas, came out on top in the Northern SportMod feature, showcasing speed and consistency to capture the win. Meanwhile, in the Hobby Stock division, Cody Williams of Minneapolis, Kansas, battled through a competitive field to secure first place.<figure>
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 </figure>The evening marked another successful night of grassroots racing in Hutchinson, where local talent and regional standouts alike delivered edge-of-your-seat action.Next up at Saltcity Racing is a doubleheader weekend fans won’t want to miss. The Evans Building USAC Silver Crown Salt City 100 rolls into town on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19.Friday night’s card features a packed lineup:<ul>
 <li>IMCA Stock Car
</li><li>IMCA Modified
</li><li>IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car (URSS – United Rebel Sprint Series)
</li><li>IMCA Northern SportMod
</li><li>IMCA Hobby Stock
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 </ul>Saturday night ramps up the action with:<ul>
 <li>IMCA Modified
</li><li>IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car (URSS)
</li><li>And the USAC Silver Crown Salt City 100 – a marquee event drawing national attention.
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 </ul>Gates open at 5 p.m. both nights, with hot laps beginning at 6:15 p.m. Friday and 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Racing starts at 7 p.m. sharp.Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a full weekend of high-speed excitement at one of Kansas’ premier racing venues.

Hometown hero and regional racers dominate Friday night at Saltcity Racing

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — The Junction City Brigade rode a relentless offensive attack and a four-run first inning to a 14-10 victory over the Hutchinson Monarchs on Friday night at Rathert Stadium.

The Brigade struck early, posting six runs in the first two innings to take command. Kyler Horsman led the charge, driving in four runs, including a towering three-run homer to center in the fifth that gave Junction City a 12-10 lead.

“We came out swinging, and that early momentum really set the tone,” Horsman said. “Hutchinson pushed back hard, but we answered every time.”

The Monarchs (11-3) responded with a six-run fourth inning, capped by a bases-clearing double from Keegan Demmer and a two-run single by Omare Cross to jump ahead 9-6. They added another run in the fifth on a fielder’s choice to lead 10-8, but couldn’t hold the advantage.

In the bottom half of the fifth, Horsman launched a game-changing three-run homer that shifted the momentum back to the Brigade (insert record if known). Ian Luce added a solo shot in the seventh to pad the lead, and Sawyer Tolk’s RBI double in the eighth sealed the final score at 14-10.

Hutchinson’s biggest highlight came in the second inning when Blake Bradford crushed a three-run homer to center to bring the Monarchs within one. Bradford finished with three RBIs.

The teams combined for 24 runs and 26 hits in a slugfest marked by lead changes and defensive miscues, including a costly error by Monarchs outfielder Omare Cross in the second that allowed two runs to score.

Junction City will look to carry the momentum into their next matchup, while Hutchinson (11-3) aims to tighten its defense and regroup after a hard-fought loss. Hutchinson travels to Rose Hill Saturday night to take on the Wichita Wildcats.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750511558548.png" alt="Final - Monarchs lost to the Brigade in Junction City Friday night in a slug-fest." />
 <figcaption>Final - Monarchs lost to the Brigade in Junction City Friday night in a slug-fest.</figcaption>
 </figure>JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — The Junction City Brigade rode a relentless offensive attack and a four-run first inning to a 14-10 victory over the Hutchinson Monarchs on Friday night at Rathert Stadium.The Brigade struck early, posting six runs in the first two innings to take command. Kyler Horsman led the charge, driving in four runs, including a towering three-run homer to center in the fifth that gave Junction City a 12-10 lead.“We came out swinging, and that early momentum really set the tone,” Horsman said. “Hutchinson pushed back hard, but we answered every time.”The Monarchs (11-3) responded with a six-run fourth inning, capped by a bases-clearing double from Keegan Demmer and a two-run single by Omare Cross to jump ahead 9-6. They added another run in the fifth on a fielder’s choice to lead 10-8, but couldn’t hold the advantage.In the bottom half of the fifth, Horsman launched a game-changing three-run homer that shifted the momentum back to the Brigade (insert record if known). Ian Luce added a solo shot in the seventh to pad the lead, and Sawyer Tolk’s RBI double in the eighth sealed the final score at 14-10.Hutchinson’s biggest highlight came in the second inning when Blake Bradford crushed a three-run homer to center to bring the Monarchs within one. Bradford finished with three RBIs.The teams combined for 24 runs and 26 hits in a slugfest marked by lead changes and defensive miscues, including a costly error by Monarchs outfielder Omare Cross in the second that allowed two runs to score.Junction City will look to carry the momentum into their next matchup, while Hutchinson (11-3) aims to tighten its defense and regroup after a hard-fought loss. Hutchinson travels to Rose Hill Saturday night to take on the Wichita Wildcats.

⚾ Junction City Brigade out-slugs Hutchinson Monarchs in Friday night shootout

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Salvador Perez singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning for the Kansas City Royals, who got home runs from Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr. to beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.

The Royals started this trip with a three-game sweep at Texas. The Padres have lost eight of 11.

San Diego’s Manny Machado hit his 12th homer leading off the ninth off Carlos Estévez, who then retired the side for his big league-leading 22nd save.

Padres manager Mike Shildt served his one-game suspension handed down by MLB after a brouhaha in Los Angeles on Thursday night after Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit on the right wrist by a pitch in San Diego’s 5-3 win, which prevented a four-game sweep. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also was suspended for one game. Padres closer Robert Suarez was suspended for three games for hitting Shohei Ohtani with a pitch in the ninth inning. He is appealing.

Tatis started Friday night after imaging showed no damage.

Padres reliever Jason Adam (5-3) opened the eighth by allowing a single and a walk before the 35-year-old Perez singled to left to bring in Maikel Garcia with the go-ahead run. Drew Waters added an RBI single with two outs.

Witt homered to left with one out in the first, his 11th, off Nick Pivetta. Pivetta opened the fifth with consecutive walks to Freddy Fermin and Nick Loftin and then allowed India’s shot to left with one out for a 4-0 lead. It was his fourth.

The Padres chased starter Matt Lorenzen in the sixth as they closed to 4-2. Gavin Sheets tied it with a two-out, two-run single in the seventh off Lucas Erceg (2-2).

Jake Cronenworth worked a full count against Estévez before popping up to end it.

Xander Bogaerts, who has struggled this year, tied the Padres' franchise record by hitting safely in eight straight at-bats before popping up in the ninth.

Royals LHP Noah Cameron (2-2, 1.91 ERA) and Padres RHP Dylan Cease (2-6, 4.69) are scheduled to start Saturday night.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750483111228.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
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 </figure>SAN DIEGO (AP) — Salvador Perez singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning for the Kansas City Royals, who got home runs from Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr. to beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.The Royals started this trip with a three-game sweep at Texas. The Padres have lost eight of 11.San Diego’s Manny Machado hit his 12th homer leading off the ninth off Carlos Estévez, who then retired the side for his big league-leading 22nd save.Padres manager Mike Shildt served his one-game suspension handed down by MLB after a brouhaha in Los Angeles on Thursday night after Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit on the right wrist by a pitch in San Diego’s 5-3 win, which prevented a four-game sweep. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also was suspended for one game. Padres closer Robert Suarez was suspended for three games for hitting Shohei Ohtani with a pitch in the ninth inning. He is appealing.Tatis started Friday night after imaging showed no damage.Padres reliever Jason Adam (5-3) opened the eighth by allowing a single and a walk before the 35-year-old Perez singled to left to bring in Maikel Garcia with the go-ahead run. Drew Waters added an RBI single with two outs.Witt homered to left with one out in the first, his 11th, off Nick Pivetta. Pivetta opened the fifth with consecutive walks to Freddy Fermin and Nick Loftin and then allowed India’s shot to left with one out for a 4-0 lead. It was his fourth.The Padres chased starter Matt Lorenzen in the sixth as they closed to 4-2. Gavin Sheets tied it with a two-out, two-run single in the seventh off Lucas Erceg (2-2).<h2>Key moment</h2>Jake Cronenworth worked a full count against Estévez before popping up to end it.<h2>Key stat</h2>Xander Bogaerts, who has struggled this year, tied the Padres' franchise record by hitting safely in eight straight at-bats before popping up in the ninth.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals LHP Noah Cameron (2-2, 1.91 ERA) and Padres RHP Dylan Cease (2-6, 4.69) are scheduled to start Saturday night.___

⚾ Perez hits go-ahead single as the Royals beat the Padres

The 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl will be played Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City at 7 p.m. You can <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/0fce9ba7-ff80-48a6-b97e-2489a278824d">hear the game on our Eagle Media</a> stations across the state.

The West team held camp throughout the week at Gowans Stadium in Hutchinson before departing for Dodge City on Thursday.&nbsp;

Below are thoughts from area student-athletes and coaches that will be partaking in the all-star football game Saturday.

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 </figure>The 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl will be played Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City at 7 p.m. You can <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/0fce9ba7-ff80-48a6-b97e-2489a278824d">hear the game on our Eagle Media</a> stations across the state.The West team held camp throughout the week at Gowans Stadium in Hutchinson before departing for Dodge City on Thursday.&nbsp;Below are thoughts from area student-athletes and coaches that will be partaking in the all-star football game Saturday.<div><iframe title="Shrine Bowl: Terrell King (Hutchinson)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=pkbpw-18e181a-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe title="Shrine Bowl: Mike Vernon (Hutchinson)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=vfmzn-18e181d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe title="Shrine Bowl: Nash Wray (Haven)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=6ec2c-18e1823-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe title="Shrine Bowl: Bodey Redenbaugh (Buhler)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=59qhf-18e1824-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe title="Shrine Bowl: Catch Delaney (McPherson)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=znmgk-18e182a-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe title="Shrine Bowl: Karter Gonzalez (Hesston)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=jinkh-18e1827-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><figure>
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🎧📷 Area student-athletes prepare in Hutch for Shrine Bowl Saturday

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🎧⚾ Royals sweep Rangers; ⚾ Wind Surge bounces back; 🏈 Shrine Bowl audio

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 </figure><div>Wichita Wind Surge
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 19, 2025)&mdash;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/john-klein-804619">John Klein</a>&nbsp;threw five innings and gave up just one hit in a Wichita Wind Surge 5-1 victory over the Arkansas Travelers at Dickey-Stephens Park. After the Wind Surge opened the night with five runs in the first, the tandem of Klein and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/ricky-castro-690462">Ricky Castro</a>&nbsp;held the Travelers to just a run on four hits in the ballgame.
Wichita sent all nine men in their lineup to the plate and scored five runs in the top of the first.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/kala-i-rosario-693850">Kala&rsquo;i Rosario</a>&nbsp;cracked a two-RBI double off the left field wall, ahead of scoring on a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/rubel-cespedes-686438">Rubel Cespedes</a>&nbsp;single up the middle. A bases-loaded fielder&rsquo;s choice off the bat of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/tyler-dearden-676280">Tyler Dearden</a>&nbsp;brought in the fourth run, followed by a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/jose-salas-691191">Jose Salas</a>&nbsp;line drive sacrifice fly to right field. Those five runs would be all the Wind Surge would need tonight.
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Klein threw his best start of the season, striking out six batters over five innings of one-hit baseball. He earned the win and now stands at an even 4-4 on the season.
Hunter Fitz-Gerald brought in the lone Arkansas run on a single to center in the bottom of the eighth. Castro shut the door in the ninth as the long reliever, finishing with four innings of one-run baseball with three hits and two strikeouts in his first save of the season.
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POSTGAME NOTES
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<li>The Twins&rsquo; High-A affiliated Cedar Rapids Kernels clinched the Midwest League First-Half West Division Title earlier tonight on the road against the Beloit Sky Carp.</li>
<li>Kala&rsquo;i Rosario is credited with driving in three of the eight runs Wichita has scored in the two games.</li>
<li>The Wind Surge sent all nine hitters in their lineup to the plate in the first inning.</li>
<li>Wichita&rsquo;s first five men in the lineup all scored in the first frame.</li>
<li>Ricky Castro records his second career save.</li>
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The Wind Surge continue the series with the Arkansas Travelers on June 20 at 7:05 PM at Dickey-Stephens Park. Wichita returns to Equity Bank Park for a series with the Springfield Cardinals on June 24. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.</div>

⚾ Wind Surge bounce back against Travelers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Top prospect&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-caglianone-b777242d68ce78c9f85b19d1e4464317">Jac Caglianone went deep twice</a>&nbsp;for his first two homers in the majors, and the Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Thursday.

Vinnie Pasquantino added a two-run shot, and Michael Wacha held the Rangers hitless until Wyatt Langford's one-out single in the sixth. The right-hander allowed two hits and a run with five strikeouts in six innings.

Wacha (4-6) was the third Kansas City starter to win for the first time in June as part of the sweep, with the Royals coming off a 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season. Kansas City already had clinched its first series win in Arlington in 11 years.

Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth for his AL-leading 21st save and second of the series.

Pasquantino's team-leading 11th homer opened the scoring in the first off right-hander Shawn Armstrong, the starter in a bullpen game for Texas. A run of 11 consecutive scoreless appearances ended for Armstrong (2-2).

Caglianone greeted Jacob Latz with his first big league homer leading off the second. The 22-year-old won a lefty-lefty matchup with a 387-foot drive into the Texas bullpen in right-center field.

The 6-foot-5 Caglianone mastered the lefty-lefty thing again to start the ninth, sending Robert Garcia's first pitch 439 feet over the Texas bullpen.

Latz went a career-high 5 2/3 innings, giving up three hits and a run.

Adolis García was the potential tying run when Wacha got him on a popout to finish his outing in the sixth.

Marcus Semien extended the longest hitting streak for the Rangers this season to 11 games with an RBI double in the sixth.

Both teams open road series Friday. RHP Michael Lorenzen (4-7, 4.91 ERA) is set to go for Kansas City against San Diego. Texas RHP Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.19) is set to face Pittsburgh a day after his 37th birthday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750372128993.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone celebrates in the dugout after hitting his first career home run during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, June 19, 2025, Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Albert Pena)" />
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 </figure>ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Top prospect&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-caglianone-b777242d68ce78c9f85b19d1e4464317">Jac Caglianone went deep twice</a>&nbsp;for his first two homers in the majors, and the Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Thursday.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">First Cags crush in the books. 💪 <a href="https://t.co/rP7FSzEdAV">pic.twitter.com/rP7FSzEdAV</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1935776308556108102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The rookie’s raking! <a href="https://t.co/vByHTxAQRq">pic.twitter.com/vByHTxAQRq</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1935803868287205867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jac Caglianone&#39;s first HR: 387 ft. to RCF Jac Caglianone&#39;s second HR: 439 ft. to RCF Here&#39;s how they sounded across the Royals Baseball Network. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoyalsRadioRewind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoyalsRadioRewind</a> <a href="https://t.co/8SHaFaf6Kd">pic.twitter.com/8SHaFaf6Kd</a>&mdash; Jake Eisenberg (@JakeEisenberg_) <a href="https://twitter.com/JakeEisenberg_/status/1935812652229345323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Vinnie Pasquantino added a two-run shot, and Michael Wacha held the Rangers hitless until Wyatt Langford's one-out single in the sixth. The right-hander allowed two hits and a run with five strikeouts in six innings.Wacha (4-6) was the third Kansas City starter to win for the first time in June as part of the sweep, with the Royals coming off a 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season. Kansas City already had clinched its first series win in Arlington in 11 years.Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth for his AL-leading 21st save and second of the series.Pasquantino's team-leading 11th homer opened the scoring in the first off right-hander Shawn Armstrong, the starter in a bullpen game for Texas. A run of 11 consecutive scoreless appearances ended for Armstrong (2-2).Caglianone greeted Jacob Latz with his first big league homer leading off the second. The 22-year-old won a lefty-lefty matchup with a 387-foot drive into the Texas bullpen in right-center field.The 6-foot-5 Caglianone mastered the lefty-lefty thing again to start the ninth, sending Robert Garcia's first pitch 439 feet over the Texas bullpen.Latz went a career-high 5 2/3 innings, giving up three hits and a run.<h2>Key moment</h2>Adolis García was the potential tying run when Wacha got him on a popout to finish his outing in the sixth.<h2>Key stat</h2>Marcus Semien extended the longest hitting streak for the Rangers this season to 11 games with an RBI double in the sixth.<h2>Up next</h2>Both teams open road series Friday. RHP Michael Lorenzen (4-7, 4.91 ERA) is set to go for Kansas City against San Diego. Texas RHP Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.19) is set to face Pittsburgh a day after his 37th birthday.

⚾🎥 Jac Caglianone goes deep twice as Royals beat Rangers

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🎧⚾ Royals win second straight; ⚾ Monarchs win pitchers duel; 2 of Rusty Hilst's state title calls

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Behind dominant relief pitching and just enough offense, the Hutchinson Monarchs edged the Junction City Brigade 2-1 in a tightly contested game Wednesday night at Hobart-Detter Field.

Lachlan Rosser started for the Monarchs but had trouble with control from the very start. He walked four, struck-out 2 giving up 1 run and 1 hit over the 1.1 innings pitched. He was able to work his way out of a bases loaded jam in the top of the first with nobody out. 

Cole Toureau was stellar in long relief for the Monarchs, entering in the second inning and tossing 5.2 brilliant frames. The right-hander gave up just one hit, walked three, and struck out eight to earn the win.

Aiden Sowers locked down the final six outs for the save, allowing only one hit and one walk while fanning two — including the final out of the game with the potential tying run on second base.

The Brigade struck first in the second inning when Ian Luce scored from third on a costly error by Monarchs third baseman Joey Senstock. That would be Junction City’s only run of the night.

Hutchinson answered in the fourth. Jake Knox singled and came around to score on a triple by Dylan Bell, tying the game at 1-1. The Monarchs took the lead for good in the sixth when Drew Bugner crossed the plate on an error by Brigade first baseman Brayden Harpole following a grounder by Blake Bradford.

Junction City starter Max Lialios was tough in the loss, allowing just four hits and two runs — only one earned — across eight innings. He struck out three and walked one.

The game was a brisk affair, lasting just 2 hours and 1 minute, as both pitching staffs were sharp throughout the night.

With the win, the Monarchs, now 11-2 continue to hold their ground in the league standings while showcasing the depth of their bullpen.

Hutchinson is off today, but will travel to Junction City on Friday before a road game in Wichita on Saturday versus the Wichita Wildcats College team. The next home game is Monday, June 23rd at Hobart-Detter versus the Wildcats again.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Behind dominant relief pitching and just enough offense, the Hutchinson Monarchs edged the Junction City Brigade 2-1 in a tightly contested game Wednesday night at Hobart-Detter Field.Lachlan Rosser started for the Monarchs but had trouble with control from the very start. He walked four, struck-out 2 giving up 1 run and 1 hit over the 1.1 innings pitched. He was able to work his way out of a bases loaded jam in the top of the first with nobody out. Cole Toureau was stellar in long relief for the Monarchs, entering in the second inning and tossing 5.2 brilliant frames. The right-hander gave up just one hit, walked three, and struck out eight to earn the win.Aiden Sowers locked down the final six outs for the save, allowing only one hit and one walk while fanning two — including the final out of the game with the potential tying run on second base.The Brigade struck first in the second inning when Ian Luce scored from third on a costly error by Monarchs third baseman Joey Senstock. That would be Junction City’s only run of the night.Hutchinson answered in the fourth. Jake Knox singled and came around to score on a triple by Dylan Bell, tying the game at 1-1. The Monarchs took the lead for good in the sixth when Drew Bugner crossed the plate on an error by Brigade first baseman Brayden Harpole following a grounder by Blake Bradford.Junction City starter Max Lialios was tough in the loss, allowing just four hits and two runs — only one earned — across eight innings. He struck out three and walked one.The game was a brisk affair, lasting just 2 hours and 1 minute, as both pitching staffs were sharp throughout the night.With the win, the Monarchs, now 11-2 continue to hold their ground in the league standings while showcasing the depth of their bullpen.Hutchinson is off today, but will travel to Junction City on Friday before a road game in Wichita on Saturday versus the Wichita Wildcats College team. The next home game is Monday, June 23rd at Hobart-Detter versus the Wildcats again.

⚾ Monarchs edge Junction City in classic pitching duel

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Garcia capped Kansas City's four-run third inning with a three-run drive for his career-best eighth homer. He also tripled in Bobby Witt Jr. in the eighth.

Garcia's three hits matched a season high, and his four RBIs equaled a career best.

The Royals have taken the first two in their three-game set at Texas following an 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season.

Kris Bubic (6-4) earned his first win since May 19. He allowed nine hits and three runs in 5 1/3 innings, throwing a season-high 101 pitches.

Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth inning for his AL-best 20th save.

Patrick Corbin (4-6) allowed four runs over five innings for the Rangers, who have dropped two straight following a four-game win streak.

Texas opened a 2-0 lead in the first on Wyatt Langford’s RBI double and Adolis García’s run-scoring single. It closed 4-3 in the fifth on back-to-back doubles by Josh Jung and Jake Burger.

Sam Haggerty had three hits for the Rangers, matching a career high.

Texas played its second consecutive game without infielder Josh Smith, who is sidelined with a minor hamstring issue.

Lucas Erceg, the second of four Kansas City relievers, got Adolis García to ground into a double play with runners on the corners to end the seventh inning.

Texas was 5 for 13 with runners in scoring position, leaving nine on base.

Kansas City goes for the sweep Thursday with RHP Michael Wacha (3-6, 3.38 ERA). Texas will go with a bullpen game, starting with RHP Shawn Armstrong (2-1, 2.90).

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 </figure>ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night.Garcia capped Kansas City's four-run third inning with a three-run drive for his career-best eighth homer. He also tripled in Bobby Witt Jr. in the eighth.Garcia's three hits matched a season high, and his four RBIs equaled a career best.The Royals have taken the first two in their three-game set at Texas following an 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season.Kris Bubic (6-4) earned his first win since May 19. He allowed nine hits and three runs in 5 1/3 innings, throwing a season-high 101 pitches.Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth inning for his AL-best 20th save.Patrick Corbin (4-6) allowed four runs over five innings for the Rangers, who have dropped two straight following a four-game win streak.Texas opened a 2-0 lead in the first on Wyatt Langford’s RBI double and Adolis García’s run-scoring single. It closed 4-3 in the fifth on back-to-back doubles by Josh Jung and Jake Burger.Sam Haggerty had three hits for the Rangers, matching a career high.Texas played its second consecutive game without infielder Josh Smith, who is sidelined with a minor hamstring issue.<h2>Key moment</h2>Lucas Erceg, the second of four Kansas City relievers, got Adolis García to ground into a double play with runners on the corners to end the seventh inning.<h2>Key stat</h2>Texas was 5 for 13 with runners in scoring position, leaving nine on base.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas City goes for the sweep Thursday with RHP Michael Wacha (3-6, 3.38 ERA). Texas will go with a bullpen game, starting with RHP Shawn Armstrong (2-1, 2.90).

⚾ Maikel Garcia homers to help the Royals beat the Rangers

Hutchinson Community College sophomore first baseman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/maher_quinn_nqj4">Quinn Maher</a>&nbsp;was named a national Gold Glove winner on Wednesday.

The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) released its NJCAA Division I Gold Glove team for the 2025. Maher, a sophomore from Colorado Springs, Colorado was one of Jayhawk Conference players on this year's team, which recognizes the top defensive players in the nation.

Maher, outfielder Marcus Dierks and Fort Scott pitcher Reese Kortum represent the KJCCC on this year's Gold Glove team.

Maher is the fifth Blue Dragon to earn a national Gold Glove award. Maher joins Ben McLaughlin (2022), Shane Cooper (2017), Michael Helman (2016) and Bennett Oliver (2013) as ABCA Gold Glove winners.

Previously named All-Jayhawk West honorable mention and All-Region 6 Gold Club this season, Maher is just the sixth Blue Dragon player in program history to post a 1.000 fielding percentage with more than 150 defensive chances.

Maher started 60 games at first base in 2025 and did not commit an error in 418 total defensive chances. Maher's 418 defensive chances ranked seventh in Blue Dragon single-season history. His 412 putouts are four-most in Blue Dragon history, third most by a Hutchinson first baseman.

Maher helped the 2025 Blue Dragons lead the Jayhawk West in defense this season with a .972 team fielding percentage.

Over his two years with the Blue Dragons, Maher committed only three errors in 467 total defensive chances.

Maher's .994 career fielding percentage breaks the old career record of .993 set by Scott Wolverton in 2017 and 2018. Maher is only the sixth Blue Dragon with a career fielding percentage of .990 with 150 defensive chances or more.

The Blue Dragons finished 40-21 this season, placing third in the Jayhawk West. The Dragons swept the Allen Red Devils in two games in the Plains District opening-round series at Hobart-Detter Field. The Blue Dragons went 1-2 in the Plains District Tournament in Salina.

Offensively, Maher hit .299 for the season (58 for 194) with 14 doubles, eight home runs, 41 RBIs and 59 runs scored.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750340899824.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy HutchCC Athletics" />
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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHutchinson Community College sophomore first baseman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/maher_quinn_nqj4">Quinn Maher</a>&nbsp;was named a national Gold Glove winner on Wednesday.The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) released its NJCAA Division I Gold Glove team for the 2025. Maher, a sophomore from Colorado Springs, Colorado was one of Jayhawk Conference players on this year's team, which recognizes the top defensive players in the nation.Maher, outfielder Marcus Dierks and Fort Scott pitcher Reese Kortum represent the KJCCC on this year's Gold Glove team.Maher is the fifth Blue Dragon to earn a national Gold Glove award. Maher joins Ben McLaughlin (2022), Shane Cooper (2017), Michael Helman (2016) and Bennett Oliver (2013) as ABCA Gold Glove winners.Previously named All-Jayhawk West honorable mention and All-Region 6 Gold Club this season, Maher is just the sixth Blue Dragon player in program history to post a 1.000 fielding percentage with more than 150 defensive chances.Maher started 60 games at first base in 2025 and did not commit an error in 418 total defensive chances. Maher's 418 defensive chances ranked seventh in Blue Dragon single-season history. His 412 putouts are four-most in Blue Dragon history, third most by a Hutchinson first baseman.Maher helped the 2025 Blue Dragons lead the Jayhawk West in defense this season with a .972 team fielding percentage.Over his two years with the Blue Dragons, Maher committed only three errors in 467 total defensive chances.Maher's .994 career fielding percentage breaks the old career record of .993 set by Scott Wolverton in 2017 and 2018. Maher is only the sixth Blue Dragon with a career fielding percentage of .990 with 150 defensive chances or more.The Blue Dragons finished 40-21 this season, placing third in the Jayhawk West. The Dragons swept the Allen Red Devils in two games in the Plains District opening-round series at Hobart-Detter Field. The Blue Dragons went 1-2 in the Plains District Tournament in Salina.Offensively, Maher hit .299 for the season (58 for 194) with 14 doubles, eight home runs, 41 RBIs and 59 runs scored.

⚾ HutchCC's Maher named ABCA NJCAA Gold Glove winner

Hutchinson Community College national championship golfer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/box_charlie_0808">Charlie Box</a>&nbsp;has been named a finalist for the 2025 Gary Player International Golfer of the Year Award.

Presented by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and FlightScope, the award recognizes outstanding international student-athletes in college golf across NCAA Divisions I, II, III, NAIA and NJCAA.

Box, a sophomore from Leicester, England, became the second Blue Dragon golfer to capture an NJCAA Individual national championship when he captured the 2025 NJCAA title on May 16 at Sand Creek Station.

Box shot a 1-over-par 73 in the fourth and final round and finished with a 5-under 283 for his fourth tournament win of the season and fifth of his Blue Dragon career.

Box joined Ben Partridge as the only Blue Dragon golfers to win the NJCAA Individual national championship in program history. Partridge won a four-hole playoff with teammate Harry Crockett in 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.

Box also joined Partridge in an exclusive club as the only back-to-back NJCAA first-team All-Americans in back-to-back seasons. Box is also the eighth Blue Dragon to earn both NJCAA and PING All-America honors in the same season.

Other finalists at the NJCAA Division I level are Gabriele Bravin (Heartland College); Adam Bresnu (Odessa), Stanley Campbell (Mississippi Gulf Coast), Jorge Parada (South Mountain) and Scott Spark (Midland).

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750268694918.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy Hutchinson CC Sports Information" />
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 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHutchinson Community College national championship golfer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2024-25/bios/box_charlie_0808">Charlie Box</a>&nbsp;has been named a finalist for the 2025 Gary Player International Golfer of the Year Award.Presented by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and FlightScope, the award recognizes outstanding international student-athletes in college golf across NCAA Divisions I, II, III, NAIA and NJCAA.Box, a sophomore from Leicester, England, became the second Blue Dragon golfer to capture an NJCAA Individual national championship when he captured the 2025 NJCAA title on May 16 at Sand Creek Station.Box shot a 1-over-par 73 in the fourth and final round and finished with a 5-under 283 for his fourth tournament win of the season and fifth of his Blue Dragon career.Box joined Ben Partridge as the only Blue Dragon golfers to win the NJCAA Individual national championship in program history. Partridge won a four-hole playoff with teammate Harry Crockett in 2021 in Lubbock, Texas.Box also joined Partridge in an exclusive club as the only back-to-back NJCAA first-team All-Americans in back-to-back seasons. Box is also the eighth Blue Dragon to earn both NJCAA and PING All-America honors in the same season.Other finalists at the NJCAA Division I level are Gabriele Bravin (Heartland College); Adam Bresnu (Odessa), Stanley Campbell (Mississippi Gulf Coast), Jorge Parada (South Mountain) and Scott Spark (Midland).

⛳ HutchCC's Box named finalist for Gary Player Award

McPherson High School is proud to announce Stephanie Patterson as the new head coach of the Bullpup Softball Program. Coach Patterson brings a strong background as both a player and coach and was most recently a varsity assistant on the undefeated 2025 Bullpup team that captured the 4A State Championship.

Originally from the Hutchinson area, Patterson is a graduate of Buhler High School (2011) and a former standout at Kansas Wesleyan University, where she played four years and was part of two conference championship teams. Her teams also earned a top-25 national ranking in NAIA.

Patterson has five years of coaching experience at the high school level. She served as an assistant coach at Buhler High School for four seasons before joining the Bullpup staff in 2025. Her dedication, energy, and deep understanding of the game have made an immediate impact on the McPherson program.

“MHS is excited to name Stephanie Patterson as the next head coach of the Bullpup Softball Program,” said Athletic Director Shane Backhus. “Her experience with our program, as well as the high school program at Buhler, has provided her with a strong coaching foundation that we are confident can lead our program for years to come.”

Coach Patterson lives a busy life as a mother of two—Quinn and Maverick Copeland—and can often be found coaching her daughter’s teams or cheering on her son from the stands. She is passionate about the game of softball and is eager to lead the next chapter of success for McPherson Softball.

To kick off her first season as head coach, Patterson will host a Bullpup Softball Camp at Grant Sports Complex, July 14–17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The camp is open to young athletes looking to sharpen their skills and connect with the program.

For questions or additional information, Coach Patterson can be reached at spatterson@security1st.com or (620) 200-6809.

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 </figure>McPherson High SchoolMcPherson High School is proud to announce Stephanie Patterson as the new head coach of the Bullpup Softball Program. Coach Patterson brings a strong background as both a player and coach and was most recently a varsity assistant on the undefeated 2025 Bullpup team that captured the 4A State Championship.Originally from the Hutchinson area, Patterson is a graduate of Buhler High School (2011) and a former standout at Kansas Wesleyan University, where she played four years and was part of two conference championship teams. Her teams also earned a top-25 national ranking in NAIA.Patterson has five years of coaching experience at the high school level. She served as an assistant coach at Buhler High School for four seasons before joining the Bullpup staff in 2025. Her dedication, energy, and deep understanding of the game have made an immediate impact on the McPherson program.“MHS is excited to name Stephanie Patterson as the next head coach of the Bullpup Softball Program,” said Athletic Director Shane Backhus. “Her experience with our program, as well as the high school program at Buhler, has provided her with a strong coaching foundation that we are confident can lead our program for years to come.”Coach Patterson lives a busy life as a mother of two—Quinn and Maverick Copeland—and can often be found coaching her daughter’s teams or cheering on her son from the stands. She is passionate about the game of softball and is eager to lead the next chapter of success for McPherson Softball.To kick off her first season as head coach, Patterson will host a Bullpup Softball Camp at Grant Sports Complex, July 14–17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The camp is open to young athletes looking to sharpen their skills and connect with the program.For questions or additional information, Coach Patterson can be reached at spatterson@security1st.com or (620) 200-6809.

🥎 McPherson High School names Patterson new head coach

DODGE CITY, Kan. — Eagle Media will serve as the official radio broadcast partner of the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl, set for Saturday, June 21, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City.

The broadcast team features Gerard Wellbrock as play-by-play, Dustin Armbruster as analyst, and Sean Boston and Anthony Gorges reporting from the West and East sidelines, respectively. Glen Grunwald will serve as the producer.

The game will air live across five Eagle Media markets:

Additional coverage will be available on affiliate stations in Beloit (1190 AM, 102.9 FM, 105.5 FM) and Coffeyville (690 AM/104.1 FM).

Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute show featuring interviews and more.

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 </figure>DODGE CITY, Kan. — Eagle Media will serve as the official radio broadcast partner of the 52nd Kansas Shrine Bowl, set for Saturday, June 21, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City.The broadcast team features Gerard Wellbrock as play-by-play, Dustin Armbruster as analyst, and Sean Boston and Anthony Gorges reporting from the West and East sidelines, respectively. Glen Grunwald will serve as the producer.The game will air live across five Eagle Media markets:<ul>
 <li>Hutchinson (102.9 FM – flagship station)
</li><li>Great Bend (100.7 FM)
</li><li>Hays (101.9 FM)
</li><li>Salina (910 AM/107.5 FM)</li><li>Manhattan (103.5 FM)
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 </ul>Additional coverage will be available on affiliate stations in Beloit (1190 AM, 102.9 FM, 105.5 FM) and Coffeyville (690 AM/104.1 FM).Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 30-minute show featuring interviews and more.The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to producing annual events that benefit Shriners Children’s. Since its inception in 1974, the organization has raised nearly $4 million for the healthcare network, which provides pediatric specialty care regardless of a family’s ability to pay.In addition to the East vs. West all-star football game, Kansas Shrine All-Star Events include the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band Camp, the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Cheer Camp, the KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals, and a variety of other game week activities. Shriners Children’s, formerly known as Shriners Hospitals for Children, operates facilities and outreach programs worldwide, offering innovative research, teaching programs, and family-centered care to children up to age 18.<a href="https://www.kansasshrinebowl.com/uploads/1/0/2/8/10280235/2025_kansas_shrine_bowl_rosters_-_updated_6-16-25.pdf">Click here</a> for complete rosters for the Kansas Shrine Bowl game.

Eagle Media to serve as official radio home of Kansas Shrine Bowl

<a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rusty Hilst, a revered teacher, broadcaster, and golfer who became a cornerstone of the Hutchinson community for more than five decades, has died after a long battle with ALS. He was 82.

Best known for his steady voice on the radio and his steady hand in the classroom, Hilst dedicated his life to education, athletics, and storytelling, leaving behind a legacy etched into generations of Hutchinson lives.&nbsp;

“Rusty was the most prepared person I’ve ever met when it came to his sports broadcasts,” said longtime broadcast partner Rob Dreher. “We were super early to any broadcast we ever did. I’ll miss the away games and car rides the most.”&nbsp;

Born on Dec. 29, 1942, in Pratt, Hilst overcame early adversity after contracting rheumatic fever in second grade. Confined to bed for eight months, he taught himself to read, a foreshadowing of the intellect and resilience that would define his life.&nbsp;

His family moved to Hutchinson in 1957, where Hilst soon became a standout golfer at Hutchinson High School. He helped lead the Salthawks to a 4-man state title in 1960 and remained deeply tied to local golf throughout his life, winning city championships and later earning a place in the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame in 2002.&nbsp;

After earning degrees from Valparaiso University and the University of Kansas, Hilst planned to pursue a PhD until a last-minute vacancy at Hutch High brought him home. What started as a one-semester teaching stint turned into a 53-year career shaping minds and mentoring students as beloved math teacher and golf coach. He taught calculus, trigonometry and college algebra and became chair of the HHS Math Department in 1978.&nbsp;

In 1969, Hilst added another title to his résumé: broadcaster. He began calling games for KWHK Radio, then joined KWBW in 1980, launching a decades-long career covering Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and the NJCAA Tournament. He served as sports director at Eagle Communications from 1995 to 2019 and earned numerous honors, including the Hod Humiston Award from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters and Kansas Sportscaster of the Year in 2004.&nbsp;

“For 22 seasons, from September 1998 to March 2019, Rusty Hilst and I shared the road, the press box, and countless memories,” said former broadcast partner Glen Grunwald. “He was a dear friend, a mentor, and truly one of a kind.”&nbsp;

Grunwald described Hilst as the consummate professional, calm, thorough, and generous with his time. “Rusty had a passion for sports, but even more so for the people around him. He poured his heart into everything he did,” Grunwald said.&nbsp;

Grunwald, who partnered with Hilst for more than two decades on Salthawk broadcasts, remembered a man who was more than just a colleague, he was a friend and mentor whose wisdom carried into everyday life.&nbsp;

“A few days before Christmas 2022, Rusty told me he had been diagnosed with ALS,” longtime broadcast partner Dan Naccarato said. “He faced the most difficult ordeal imaginable with dignity, courage, wisdom and humor.”&nbsp;

In 2014, Hilst became the first non-player, coach or administrator inducted into the Hutchinson Community College Quarterback Club Hall of Fame, a recognition of his unmatched service to Blue Dragon athletics through broadcasting and advocacy.&nbsp;

In 2023, Hilst received one of the state’s highest honors in education when he was inducted into the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame, a tribute to his extraordinary impact in the classroom over five decades.&nbsp;

Later that year, Hutchinson High School dedicated “Rusty’s Room,” a calm space for students to reset emotionally and mentally, fittingly located in the same hallway where he taught math for most of his 54-year teaching career.&nbsp;

“When I changed careers from the corporate world to teaching at HutchCC, Rusty was one of the first mentors I called,” Naccarato added. “His advice, to trust your intuition, build relationships with students, and learn to teach without using textbooks, still echoes in my mind today.”&nbsp;

From his early days teaching himself to read, to the late nights preparing for radio broadcasts, Hilst’s life was defined by a love for learning, a gift for connection, and a voice that guided, and comforted, thousands.&nbsp;

“Rusty leaves behind a legacy of excellence, kindness, and integrity,” Grunwald said. “He will be missed but never forgotten.”&nbsp;

Memorial services have not yet been announced but will be posted when available.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>In this 2019 file photo taken before a Hutchinson Community College football game, longtime Blue Dragon broadcaster Rusty Hilst, seated, poses with Rob Dreher, left, and Glen Grunwald, right, in the press box at Gowans Stadium in Hutchinson, Kan. Hilst died after a long battle with ALS at the age of 82.</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rusty Hilst, a revered teacher, broadcaster, and golfer who became a cornerstone of the Hutchinson community for more than five decades, has died after a long battle with ALS. He was 82.Best known for his steady voice on the radio and his steady hand in the classroom, Hilst dedicated his life to education, athletics, and storytelling, leaving behind a legacy etched into generations of Hutchinson lives.&nbsp;“Rusty was the most prepared person I’ve ever met when it came to his sports broadcasts,” said longtime broadcast partner Rob Dreher. “We were super early to any broadcast we ever did. I’ll miss the away games and car rides the most.”&nbsp;Born on Dec. 29, 1942, in Pratt, Hilst overcame early adversity after contracting rheumatic fever in second grade. Confined to bed for eight months, he taught himself to read, a foreshadowing of the intellect and resilience that would define his life.&nbsp;His family moved to Hutchinson in 1957, where Hilst soon became a standout golfer at Hutchinson High School. He helped lead the Salthawks to a 4-man state title in 1960 and remained deeply tied to local golf throughout his life, winning city championships and later earning a place in the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame in 2002.&nbsp;After earning degrees from Valparaiso University and the University of Kansas, Hilst planned to pursue a PhD until a last-minute vacancy at Hutch High brought him home. What started as a one-semester teaching stint turned into a 53-year career shaping minds and mentoring students as beloved math teacher and golf coach. He taught calculus, trigonometry and college algebra and became chair of the HHS Math Department in 1978.&nbsp;In 1969, Hilst added another title to his résumé: broadcaster. He began calling games for KWHK Radio, then joined KWBW in 1980, launching a decades-long career covering Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and the NJCAA Tournament. He served as sports director at Eagle Communications from 1995 to 2019 and earned numerous honors, including the Hod Humiston Award from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters and Kansas Sportscaster of the Year in 2004.&nbsp;“For 22 seasons, from September 1998 to March 2019, Rusty Hilst and I shared the road, the press box, and countless memories,” said former broadcast partner Glen Grunwald. “He was a dear friend, a mentor, and truly one of a kind.”&nbsp;Grunwald described Hilst as the consummate professional, calm, thorough, and generous with his time. “Rusty had a passion for sports, but even more so for the people around him. He poured his heart into everything he did,” Grunwald said.&nbsp;Grunwald, who partnered with Hilst for more than two decades on Salthawk broadcasts, remembered a man who was more than just a colleague, he was a friend and mentor whose wisdom carried into everyday life.&nbsp;“A few days before Christmas 2022, Rusty told me he had been diagnosed with ALS,” longtime broadcast partner Dan Naccarato said. “He faced the most difficult ordeal imaginable with dignity, courage, wisdom and humor.”&nbsp;In 2014, Hilst became the first non-player, coach or administrator inducted into the Hutchinson Community College Quarterback Club Hall of Fame, a recognition of his unmatched service to Blue Dragon athletics through broadcasting and advocacy.&nbsp;In 2023, Hilst received one of the state’s highest honors in education when he was inducted into the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame, a tribute to his extraordinary impact in the classroom over five decades.&nbsp;Later that year, Hutchinson High School dedicated “Rusty’s Room,” a calm space for students to reset emotionally and mentally, fittingly located in the same hallway where he taught math for most of his 54-year teaching career.&nbsp;“When I changed careers from the corporate world to teaching at HutchCC, Rusty was one of the first mentors I called,” Naccarato added. “His advice, to trust your intuition, build relationships with students, and learn to teach without using textbooks, still echoes in my mind today.”&nbsp;From his early days teaching himself to read, to the late nights preparing for radio broadcasts, Hilst’s life was defined by a love for learning, a gift for connection, and a voice that guided, and comforted, thousands.&nbsp;“Rusty leaves behind a legacy of excellence, kindness, and integrity,” Grunwald said. “He will be missed but never forgotten.”&nbsp;Memorial services have not yet been announced but will be posted when available.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="Remembering Rusty Hilst: 5th and 6th straight state title final calls" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=5rfn9-18deb23-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

Hutchinson mourns loss of beloved teacher, broadcaster Rusty Hilst

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🎧⚾ Royals end losing streak; ⚾ Wind Surge win in Arkansas; ⚾ Monarchs home tonight

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Mother Nature took the win Tuesday night as severe storms sweeping through central Kansas forced the postponement of the scheduled game between the Hutchinson Monarchs and Kingman Islanders. A makeup date has not yet been announced.

The Monarchs (10-2) will look to bounce back tonight as they host the Junction City Brigade in a non-league matchup at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.

Hutchinson is slated for 19 home games this season, all of which will be streamed live on HutchPost.com and the MonarchsLive.tv channel. Glen Grunwald of Eagle Media will handle the play-by-play, with Matt Peterson on the video stream.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Mother Nature took the win Tuesday night as severe storms sweeping through central Kansas forced the postponement of the scheduled game between the Hutchinson Monarchs and Kingman Islanders. A makeup date has not yet been announced.The Monarchs (10-2) will look to bounce back tonight as they host the Junction City Brigade in a non-league matchup at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.Hutchinson is slated for 19 home games this season, all of which will be streamed live on HutchPost.com and the MonarchsLive.tv channel. Glen Grunwald of Eagle Media will handle the play-by-play, with Matt Peterson on the video stream.<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2466966?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>

🎥⚾ WATCH LIVE: Hutch Monarchs host Junction City Brigade at Hobart-Detter

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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 17, 2025)&mdash;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/andrew-cossetti-681355">Andrew Cossetti</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/kyler-fedko-693459">Kyler Fedko</a>&nbsp;both account for multiple RBIs in the Wichita Wind Surge 6-1 win over the Arkansas Travelers at Dickey-Stephens Park. All six runs for the Wind Surge came unanswered after they were left trailing 1-0 after four frames.
Both starting pitchers,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/darren-bowen-804539">Darren Bowen</a>&nbsp;and Adam Seminaris, faced just one batter over the minimum through the first three innings. Bowen picked off a runner at first base while Seminaris gave up just one hit over that span.
After loading the bases on a hit and two walks, the Travelers were the first team to get on the board after an infield groundout in the bottom of the fourth. Fedko chopped one to the left side to tie the game 1-1 in the top of the fifth after Ben Ross scored from third base.
Fedko singled to left to bring in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/darren-bowen-804539">Jake Rucker</a>&nbsp;for the lead in the top of the seventh. Wichita then scored four runs on four hits to start the eighth, with Cossetti collecting two RBIs and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/rubel-cespedes-686438">Rubel Cespedes</a>&nbsp;and Rucker each receiving one in the inning.
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<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/michael-martinez-681597">Michael Martinez</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/jacob-wosinski-814291">Jacob Wosinski</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/tanner-schobel-802355">Tanner Andrews</a>&nbsp;all entered out of the bullpen to shut out Arkansas for the final five and a third innings of the ballgame. Martinez escaped a jam with men on second and third in the fourth. Wosinski earned the win to improve to 1-1 in Wichita this year after striking out three over two innings of one-hit baseball, while Andrews shut the door by leaving men on the corners in the bottom of the ninth.
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POSTGAME NOTES
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<li>Darren Bowen and Michael Martinez each picked off a baserunner while on the mound for Wichita.</li>
<li>The five straight wins are the most games the Wind Surge have taken consecutively in 2025.</li>
<li>None of the four Wichita pitchers used tonight gave up more than three hits.</li>
<li>The Wind Surge bullpen as a unit struck out six men against zero walks over the last five and a third innings.</li>
<li>After the win, Wichita stands three games back of Springfield for first place in the Texas League North</li>
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The Wind Surge continue their series with the Arkansas Travelers on June 18 at 4:35 PM at Dickey-Stephens Park. Wichita returns to Equity Bank Park for a series with the Springfield Cardinals on June 24. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.</div>

⚾ Wind Surge earn come-from-behind win Tuesday

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Salvador Perez homered twice,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/bobby-witt-jr-homers-9-on-a-fly-ball-to-left-field?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share">Bobby Witt Jr. went deep</a>&nbsp;in his hometown team's ballpark for the first time and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Seth Lugo struck out a season-high nine for his first win since May 1 as all three active Kansas City All-Stars from last year's Midsummer Classic at Globe Life Field returned to Texas and had a hand in ending the team's five-game skid against the Rangers.

Lugo (4-5), who threw a scoreless inning in the American League's 5-3 victory last July, gave up three hits and a run over six innings in his return to Arlington.

With the Royals coming off an 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season, Perez hit a two-run shot for a 3-0 lead in the first inning. After adding an RBI double in the fourth, Perez connected for his eighth homer of the year, a solo shot that made it 6-1 in the sixth.

Witt also homered off Jack Leiter in a matchup between sons of former major league pitchers. Witt grew up in the Dallas area, where Bobby Witt settled after spending 11 of his 16 big league seasons with the Rangers.

Leiter (4-4) is the son of Al Leiter, who had a 19-year major league career. The rookie right-hander gave up eight hits and six runs — both matching season highs — in 5 2/3 innings.

The Rangers equaled their season high by striking out 14 times.

Texas rookie Alejandro Osuna had his first career RBI in the fourth.

Perez had his 18th multihomer game, breaking George Brett's franchise record.

Kansas City's Kris Bubic (5-4, 1.92 ERA) faces Patrick Corbin (4-5, 3.66) in a matchup of lefties Wednesday.

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 </figure>ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Salvador Perez homered twice,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/bobby-witt-jr-homers-9-on-a-fly-ball-to-left-field?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share">Bobby Witt Jr. went deep</a>&nbsp;in his hometown team's ballpark for the first time and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.Seth Lugo struck out a season-high nine for his first win since May 1 as all three active Kansas City All-Stars from last year's Midsummer Classic at Globe Life Field returned to Texas and had a hand in ending the team's five-game skid against the Rangers.Lugo (4-5), who threw a scoreless inning in the American League's 5-3 victory last July, gave up three hits and a run over six innings in his return to Arlington.With the Royals coming off an 0-6 homestand that matched their longest losing streak of the season, Perez hit a two-run shot for a 3-0 lead in the first inning. After adding an RBI double in the fourth, Perez connected for his eighth homer of the year, a solo shot that made it 6-1 in the sixth.Witt also homered off Jack Leiter in a matchup between sons of former major league pitchers. Witt grew up in the Dallas area, where Bobby Witt settled after spending 11 of his 16 big league seasons with the Rangers.Leiter (4-4) is the son of Al Leiter, who had a 19-year major league career. The rookie right-hander gave up eight hits and six runs — both matching season highs — in 5 2/3 innings.The Rangers equaled their season high by striking out 14 times.<h2>Key moment</h2>Texas rookie Alejandro Osuna had his first career RBI in the fourth.<h2>Key stat</h2>Perez had his 18th multihomer game, breaking George Brett's franchise record.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas City's Kris Bubic (5-4, 1.92 ERA) faces Patrick Corbin (4-5, 3.66) in a matchup of lefties Wednesday.

⚾ Perez homers twice as Royals beat the Rangers 

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Stanley’s stay in South Florida is getting extended.

The Florida Panthers&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stanley-cup-2024-panthers-oilers-game-7-37f35a84a80b8f1494d3c38511d312f6">repeated as Stanley Cup champions</a>&nbsp;by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stanley-cup-nhl-playoffs-f1e4c21e1c1170b42e881a56efa444c9">Game 6 of the final</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fl-state-wire-montreal-canadiens-tampa-bay-lightning-canada-hockey-78ac7459e35576c83c5512baf63c43c4">Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21</a>&nbsp;and the third team to do it this century.

Sam Reinhart scored four goals, becoming just the sixth player in league history and first since Maurice Richard in 1957 to get that many in a game in the final. His third to complete the hat trick sent rats, along with hats, flying onto the ice. Matthew Tkachuk, one of the faces of the franchise, fittingly scored the Cup clincher.

More rats were part of the victory celebration when the clock hit zeroes. Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.

“Good evening, South Florida,” Commissioner Gary Bettman said before presenting the trophy to captain Aleksander Barkov. “It feels like we just did this.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stanley-cup-nhl-playoffs-c81b1f92bc991a8d0b966b80a2c7101f">Sergei Bobrovsky</a>&nbsp;stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced, closing the door on a rematch with the same end result. The only goal came from fellow Russian Vasily Podkolzin in garbage time, long after the outcome was decided and the NHL put a bow on a remarkable season that included Alex Ovechkin’s milestone as the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ovechkin-gretzky-nhl-scoring-record-6f42df7b99d4693cc3f5bd6aff009af4">all-time leading goal scorer</a>&nbsp;and Olympics-like buzz around&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/4-nations-faceoff-nhl-dcef4c79bda1ade74d472b85adcad8e8">the 4 Nations tournament</a>&nbsp;in February.

There were chants of “We want the Cup!” as the final moments ticked away. The Panthers already had it.

“This is as good as the first one,” Reinhart said. “We learned some lessons. We stayed on the gas, foot on the pedal, and obviously the result speaks for itself.”

Not long after the Lightning made three trips to the final in a row, Florida has done the same and now has the makings of a dynasty. The Panthers have won 11 of 12 playoff series since T&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nhl-sports-hockey-relationships-florida-15cfbe5f1682d785c585251f8298ad8c">kachuk arrived</a>&nbsp;by trade and Paul Maurice took over as coach in the summer of 2022.

“We’ve got to be a dynasty now,” Tkachuk said. “Three years in a row finals, two championships. This is a special group.”

The only time they have been on the wrong side of a handshake line was the final in Vegas in 2023, only after several key players were banged up and gutting through significant injuries.

From the core of Tkachuk, Reinhart, Barkov and Sam Bennett on down the roster,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stanley-cup-healthy-panthers-oilers-ee9b7e66cee6e21dc53dd8759933a32b">they were much healthier</a>&nbsp;this time around and were boosted by key trade deadline additions Brad Marchand and Seth Jones. Bennett led all goal-scorers this postseason with 15, and Marchand had six in the final alone.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1750251799557.jpeg" alt="The Florida Panthers raise the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Fla., Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)" />
 <figcaption>The Florida Panthers raise the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Fla., Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)</figcaption>
 </figure>SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Stanley’s stay in South Florida is getting extended.The Florida Panthers&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stanley-cup-2024-panthers-oilers-game-7-37f35a84a80b8f1494d3c38511d312f6">repeated as Stanley Cup champions</a>&nbsp;by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stanley-cup-nhl-playoffs-f1e4c21e1c1170b42e881a56efa444c9">Game 6 of the final</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fl-state-wire-montreal-canadiens-tampa-bay-lightning-canada-hockey-78ac7459e35576c83c5512baf63c43c4">Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21</a>&nbsp;and the third team to do it this century.Sam Reinhart scored four goals, becoming just the sixth player in league history and first since Maurice Richard in 1957 to get that many in a game in the final. His third to complete the hat trick sent rats, along with hats, flying onto the ice. Matthew Tkachuk, one of the faces of the franchise, fittingly scored the Cup clincher.More rats were part of the victory celebration when the clock hit zeroes. Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.“Good evening, South Florida,” Commissioner Gary Bettman said before presenting the trophy to captain Aleksander Barkov. “It feels like we just did this.”<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stanley-cup-nhl-playoffs-c81b1f92bc991a8d0b966b80a2c7101f">Sergei Bobrovsky</a>&nbsp;stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced, closing the door on a rematch with the same end result. The only goal came from fellow Russian Vasily Podkolzin in garbage time, long after the outcome was decided and the NHL put a bow on a remarkable season that included Alex Ovechkin’s milestone as the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ovechkin-gretzky-nhl-scoring-record-6f42df7b99d4693cc3f5bd6aff009af4">all-time leading goal scorer</a>&nbsp;and Olympics-like buzz around&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/4-nations-faceoff-nhl-dcef4c79bda1ade74d472b85adcad8e8">the 4 Nations tournament</a>&nbsp;in February.There were chants of “We want the Cup!” as the final moments ticked away. The Panthers already had it.Now they get to keep it.“This is as good as the first one,” Reinhart said. “We learned some lessons. We stayed on the gas, foot on the pedal, and obviously the result speaks for itself.”Not long after the Lightning made three trips to the final in a row, Florida has done the same and now has the makings of a dynasty. The Panthers have won 11 of 12 playoff series since T&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nhl-sports-hockey-relationships-florida-15cfbe5f1682d785c585251f8298ad8c">kachuk arrived</a>&nbsp;by trade and Paul Maurice took over as coach in the summer of 2022.“We’ve got to be a dynasty now,” Tkachuk said. “Three years in a row finals, two championships. This is a special group.”The only time they have been on the wrong side of a handshake line was the final in Vegas in 2023, only after several key players were banged up and gutting through significant injuries.From the core of Tkachuk, Reinhart, Barkov and Sam Bennett on down the roster,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stanley-cup-healthy-panthers-oilers-ee9b7e66cee6e21dc53dd8759933a32b">they were much healthier</a>&nbsp;this time around and were boosted by key trade deadline additions Brad Marchand and Seth Jones. Bennett led all goal-scorers this postseason with 15, and Marchand had six in the final alone.Bennett won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Barkov handed the Cup to first-time champion Nate Schmidt, and all the others winning it for the first time got it soon after.“It’s amazing to be able to be here,” Schmidt said. “I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.”Getting depth contributions from throughout the lineup allowed them to overpower Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers, who struggled with Florida’s ferocious forecheck and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/stanley-cup-nhl-playoffs-74ab5264db15b6c798c9620362f72dd8">switched goaltenders multiple times</a>&nbsp;in the final. Stuart Skinner got the nod in Game 6 and was again done in by mistakes in front of him that ended with the puck in the net behind him and had his own blunder on Reinhart’s second goal.McDavid tried to take over but was again stymied by Barkov, Jones and Bobrovsky. He finished with seven points in his second career trip to the final, again denied his first title.The Panthers spent more time leading during this Stanley Cup Final than any previous team in history, 255:49 minutes in all.“We lost to a really good team,” McDavid said. “Nobody quit, nobody threw the towel in, but they’re a heck of a team. They’re back-to-back Stanley Cup champions for a reason.”Canada’s Stanley Cup drought reached 31 seasons and 32 years dating to Montreal in 1993. Teams in the U.S. Sun Belt have won it five of the past six times, four of them in Florida.This run through Tampa Bay in five games, Toronto in seven, Carolina in five and Edmonton in six showed how clinical the Panthers have become under Maurice, who has coached more NHL games than everyone except Scotty Bowman and is now a two-time champion.So is Marchand, who last hoisted the Cup in 2011 with the Boston Bruins. The 14-year gap is the third-longest in league history, just shy of 16 for Chris Chelios from 1986 to 2002 and 15 for Mark Recchi from ’91 to ’06.