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🎥⚾ WATCH LIVE: Hutch Monarchs homestand continues with Haysville Aviators

INDIANAPOLIS — High school baseball teams across the country will be required to use a double first base beginning with the 2027 season, following a rules change approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

The NFHS Baseball Rules Committee proposed the revision during its annual meeting June 8-10 in Indianapolis. It was one of 10 rule changes accepted by the NFHS Board of Directors aimed at improving player safety and game flow.

The new rule, added as Rule 1-2-9, requires a double first base with a white and a contrasting colored portion. The white half must be placed in fair territory, while the colored portion lies in foul territory, divided by the foul line. The two parts must be adjacent with no gap between them.

Additional rules, including Rule 8-2-2a, outline how the double base is to be used. Batter-runners are expected to use the colored half on plays at first base unless a fielder moves into foul territory to receive a throw, in which case the white portion may be used. Batter-runners must return to the white base when leading off or tagging up. The rule also addresses interference and obstruction involving improper use of the double base during collisions.

Other changes include updates to Rule 2-5-1h and Rule 2-16-1h to clarify when a batted ball is fair or foul based on contact with either portion of the base.

The committee also approved a new restriction on defensive meetings under Rule 3-4-6. Teams are allowed one player-to-player meeting per half-inning, defined in Rule 2-10-3 as a discussion involving two or more defensive players. Additional meetings will be denied by umpires.

Uniform rules were also updated. Beginning in 2027, schools may include a name, logo, mascot or nickname on the uniform top or pants under Rule 1-4-4. Additionally, Rule 1-6-3 now prohibits players from wearing any audio or video recording devices during a game.

A full list of changes is available on the NFHS website at <a href="http://www.nfhs.org">www.nfhs.org</a>.

Baseball remains one of the most popular high school sports nationwide, with 471,701 boys participating at 16,146 schools, according to the 2023-24 NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey.

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 </figure>INDIANAPOLIS — High school baseball teams across the country will be required to use a double first base beginning with the 2027 season, following a rules change approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations.The NFHS Baseball Rules Committee proposed the revision during its annual meeting June 8-10 in Indianapolis. It was one of 10 rule changes accepted by the NFHS Board of Directors aimed at improving player safety and game flow.The new rule, added as Rule 1-2-9, requires a double first base with a white and a contrasting colored portion. The white half must be placed in fair territory, while the colored portion lies in foul territory, divided by the foul line. The two parts must be adjacent with no gap between them.Additional rules, including Rule 8-2-2a, outline how the double base is to be used. Batter-runners are expected to use the colored half on plays at first base unless a fielder moves into foul territory to receive a throw, in which case the white portion may be used. Batter-runners must return to the white base when leading off or tagging up. The rule also addresses interference and obstruction involving improper use of the double base during collisions.Other changes include updates to Rule 2-5-1h and Rule 2-16-1h to clarify when a batted ball is fair or foul based on contact with either portion of the base.The committee also approved a new restriction on defensive meetings under Rule 3-4-6. Teams are allowed one player-to-player meeting per half-inning, defined in Rule 2-10-3 as a discussion involving two or more defensive players. Additional meetings will be denied by umpires.Uniform rules were also updated. Beginning in 2027, schools may include a name, logo, mascot or nickname on the uniform top or pants under Rule 1-4-4. Additionally, Rule 1-6-3 now prohibits players from wearing any audio or video recording devices during a game.A full list of changes is available on the NFHS website at <a href="http://www.nfhs.org">www.nfhs.org</a>.Baseball remains one of the most popular high school sports nationwide, with 471,701 boys participating at 16,146 schools, according to the 2023-24 NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey.

⚾ NFHS to require double first base in high school baseball starting in 2027

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🎧⚾ Royals beat Pirates; ⚾ Monarchs stay hot; 🏈 Preseason All-Big 12 team released

By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/"></a><a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/02/24/gov-laura-kelly-skeptical-kansas-houses-anti-tenure-legislation-will-reach-her-desk/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — A bipartisan council of Kansas lawmakers voted Monday to extend by six months the deadline for the Missouri-based Kansas City Royals or the Kansas City Chiefs to accept economic development incentives from Kansas for construction of sports stadiums.

The Legislative Coordinating Council unanimously agreed to grant the reprieve so the Kansas Department of Commerce could present options for stadium deals to the LCC until Dec. 31, 2025.

A 2024 law that set the framework for issuance of STAR bonds to cover 70% of construction costs for one or both stadiums and support structures had a deadline of June 30, 2025. The statute gave the LCC authority to add another year to the timeline.

House Speaker Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican, recommended adoption of a six-month alternative for the presentation of formal proposals by the Department of Commerce to the LCC. He said he didn’t want the stadium issue to bleed into the 2026 session of the Legislature, which would convene in early January.

“We have had this law out there for a year now and each team has had a year to come to some type of conclusion,” Hawkins said. “Neither team has and quite frankly for the last month and a half, I have been very consistent across the board saying, ‘Let’s get it done.’ ”

He said he was persuaded to endorse a half-year extension because one of the teams waited from November to February for responses from the administration of Gov. Laura Kelly. Also, he said, the Kelly administration didn’t answer a proposal from a team — previously reported to be the Chiefs — for seven weeks.

“It doesn’t matter what team it was. That’s not fair to the teams, when they’re making proposals and they’re not getting responses back,” said Hawkins, who is a candidate for state insurance commissioner.

The LCC adopted the six-month extension but also voted to broaden the window of opportunity for stadium deals with Kansas to June 30, 2026. That could be a technicality, because the LCC could decide on behalf of the full House and Senate not to consider recommendations submitted after that date.

Missouri offered to finance up to 50% of the cost to renovate or build new stadiums for the Royals and Chiefs. Both franchises have played at a Jackson County, Missouri, complex since the early 1970s.

Sen. Tim Shallenberger, a Baxter Springs Republican serving as the Senate’s vice president, said he didn’t want to force the Chiefs or Royals to abruptly wrap up a deal with Kansas.

“When I was younger, I was a banker,” Shallenberger said. “Putting a deal like this together is not easy. You have landowners that look at the deadlines that we put out and use that as leverage. You have the teams look at the deadlines we put out and use that as leverage. Approved by the LCC by this December seems a little quick to me.

Senate President Ty Masterson, an Andover Republican, convened the LCC meeting because he recently observed signs of progress during confidential negotiations involving the Chiefs.

“We weren’t interested in being a pawn and extending for no reason at all,” Masterson said. “The sense was as long as there’s legitimate, real conversations about the possibility of that relationship … we could move forward.”

Chiefs president Mark Donovan asked Kansas lawmakers to amend the deadline to continue negotiations with Kansas on building a stadium, team headquarters, practice facility and related business developments.

In the correspondence, Donovan said complexity, importance and scale of the project made it clear “more time is needed to bring the effort to full fruition.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751970881185.png" alt="Renowned sports architect David Manica shared renderings of a potential Kansas City, Kan., stadium development for the Kansas City Chiefs.(MANICA)" />
 <figcaption>Renowned sports architect David Manica shared renderings of a potential Kansas City, Kan., stadium development for the Kansas City Chiefs.(MANICA)</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/"></a><a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/02/24/gov-laura-kelly-skeptical-kansas-houses-anti-tenure-legislation-will-reach-her-desk/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — A bipartisan council of Kansas lawmakers voted Monday to extend by six months the deadline for the Missouri-based Kansas City Royals or the Kansas City Chiefs to accept economic development incentives from Kansas for construction of sports stadiums.The Legislative Coordinating Council unanimously agreed to grant the reprieve so the Kansas Department of Commerce could present options for stadium deals to the LCC until Dec. 31, 2025.A 2024 law that set the framework for issuance of STAR bonds to cover 70% of construction costs for one or both stadiums and support structures had a deadline of June 30, 2025. The statute gave the LCC authority to add another year to the timeline.House Speaker Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican, recommended adoption of a six-month alternative for the presentation of formal proposals by the Department of Commerce to the LCC. He said he didn’t want the stadium issue to bleed into the 2026 session of the Legislature, which would convene in early January.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751970834339.png" alt="House Speaker Dan Hawkins, shown hear speaking to members of the Kansas House, recommended to colleagues on the Legislative Coordinating Council to change the deadline to Dec. 31, 2025, for presentation by the Kansas City Chiefs or Kansas City Royals of proposals to make use of STAR bonds to build new sports stadiums in Kansas. A 2024 law offering bonds to cover 70% of stadium costs expired June 30, 2025. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>House Speaker Dan Hawkins, shown hear speaking to members of the Kansas House, recommended to colleagues on the Legislative Coordinating Council to change the deadline to Dec. 31, 2025, for presentation by the Kansas City Chiefs or Kansas City Royals of proposals to make use of STAR bonds to build new sports stadiums in Kansas. A 2024 law offering bonds to cover 70% of stadium costs expired June 30, 2025. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>“We have had this law out there for a year now and each team has had a year to come to some type of conclusion,” Hawkins said. “Neither team has and quite frankly for the last month and a half, I have been very consistent across the board saying, ‘Let’s get it done.’ ”He said he was persuaded to endorse a half-year extension because one of the teams waited from November to February for responses from the administration of Gov. Laura Kelly. Also, he said, the Kelly administration didn’t answer a proposal from a team — previously reported to be the Chiefs — for seven weeks.“It doesn’t matter what team it was. That’s not fair to the teams, when they’re making proposals and they’re not getting responses back,” said Hawkins, who is a candidate for state insurance commissioner.The LCC adopted the six-month extension but also voted to broaden the window of opportunity for stadium deals with Kansas to June 30, 2026. That could be a technicality, because the LCC could decide on behalf of the full House and Senate not to consider recommendations submitted after that date.Missouri offered to finance up to 50% of the cost to renovate or build new stadiums for the Royals and Chiefs. Both franchises have played at a Jackson County, Missouri, complex since the early 1970s.Sen. Tim Shallenberger, a Baxter Springs Republican serving as the Senate’s vice president, said he didn’t want to force the Chiefs or Royals to abruptly wrap up a deal with Kansas.“When I was younger, I was a banker,” Shallenberger said. “Putting a deal like this together is not easy. You have landowners that look at the deadlines that we put out and use that as leverage. You have the teams look at the deadlines we put out and use that as leverage. Approved by the LCC by this December seems a little quick to me.Senate President Ty Masterson, an Andover Republican, convened the LCC meeting because he recently observed signs of progress during confidential negotiations involving the Chiefs.“We weren’t interested in being a pawn and extending for no reason at all,” Masterson said. “The sense was as long as there’s legitimate, real conversations about the possibility of that relationship … we could move forward.”Chiefs president Mark Donovan asked Kansas lawmakers to amend the deadline to continue negotiations with Kansas on building a stadium, team headquarters, practice facility and related business developments.In the correspondence, Donovan said complexity, importance and scale of the project made it clear “more time is needed to bring the effort to full fruition.”

Kan. lawmakers extend deadline for Royals, Chiefs to accept stadium incentives

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Hutchinson Monarchs picked up right where they left off Monday night, finishing off a 10-4 win over the Wichita Wildcats in a game suspended from June 23 due to lightning at Hobart-Detter Field.

The win moves the Monarchs to 20-5 on the season as they enter the final 10 days of the Jayhawk Collegiate League regular season.

Wichita struck first in the top of the first with a double from Landon Haines that plated Josh Donna, but Hutchinson wasted no time responding. In the bottom half, Jackson Legg’s RBI single scored two runs, and Keegan Demmer added a sacrifice fly to give the Monarchs a 3-1 lead. Dylan Bell’s groundout brought in another run to make it 4-1 after the opening frame.

The Monarchs continued to build momentum in the second. Jeter Worthley grounded out to drive in a run, and Joey Senstock followed with a solo home run to left, extending the lead to 6-1.

Wichita chipped away with a run in the third on a fielder’s choice by Jackson Ellison and added two more in the seventh, including a run scored on a wild pitch. But Hutchinson responded again in the fifth with a run-scoring double by Jacob Gutierrez, and in the eighth with a sacrifice fly by Jarrett Herrmann and a fielder’s choice that brought home two more runs, capping the scoring at 10-4.

Bryant Siemens closed the door for the Monarchs on the mound, recording a key strikeout in the seventh to limit the Wildcats' threat.

Hutchinson now sets its sights on closing strong as the race for NBC World Series seeding heats up.

Hutchinson will host the Haysville Aviators Tuesday night at Hobart-Detter Fueld with the first pitch at 7pm. Catch all the action on hutchpost.com or monarchslive.tv

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Hutchinson Monarchs picked up right where they left off Monday night, finishing off a 10-4 win over the Wichita Wildcats in a game suspended from June 23 due to lightning at Hobart-Detter Field.The win moves the Monarchs to 20-5 on the season as they enter the final 10 days of the Jayhawk Collegiate League regular season.Wichita struck first in the top of the first with a double from Landon Haines that plated Josh Donna, but Hutchinson wasted no time responding. In the bottom half, Jackson Legg’s RBI single scored two runs, and Keegan Demmer added a sacrifice fly to give the Monarchs a 3-1 lead. Dylan Bell’s groundout brought in another run to make it 4-1 after the opening frame.The Monarchs continued to build momentum in the second. Jeter Worthley grounded out to drive in a run, and Joey Senstock followed with a solo home run to left, extending the lead to 6-1.Wichita chipped away with a run in the third on a fielder’s choice by Jackson Ellison and added two more in the seventh, including a run scored on a wild pitch. But Hutchinson responded again in the fifth with a run-scoring double by Jacob Gutierrez, and in the eighth with a sacrifice fly by Jarrett Herrmann and a fielder’s choice that brought home two more runs, capping the scoring at 10-4.Bryant Siemens closed the door for the Monarchs on the mound, recording a key strikeout in the seventh to limit the Wildcats' threat.Hutchinson now sets its sights on closing strong as the race for NBC World Series seeding heats up.Hutchinson will host the Haysville Aviators Tuesday night at Hobart-Detter Fueld with the first pitch at 7pm. Catch all the action on hutchpost.com or monarchslive.tv

⚾ Hutchinson Monarchs top Wildcats in completion of suspended same, improve to 20-5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City's four home runs to back a strong start by rookie Noah Cameron, and the Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on Monday night.

Cameron (3-4) struck out seven in a season-high seven innings. The left-hander allowed three hits, a walk, and two runs — on Tommy Pham's two-run shot in the third.

Witt went 2 for 3 and scored twice to extend his hitting streak to 11 games.&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1942388380320387120">Witt hit his 13th homer</a>, a two-run shot the opposite way to right-center field off reliever Chase Shugart to give the Royals a 6-2 lead in the fourth. He added a sacrifice fly in the sixth.

Witt finished off a seven-game trip Sunday by extending his club-record hitting streak on the road to 25 games.

<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1942391158166151263">Perez hit his 11th</a>&nbsp;homer, a solo shot to left in the fifth for a five-run advantage. He hit his 24th double off the top of the wall in left to drive in a run for a 3-2 lead in the third.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit a two-out pitch from Andrew Heaney in the first for his 15th homer and a 1-0 lead. Nick Loftin hit his second, a one-out solo shot off Génesis Cabrera in the eighth. Heaney (4-8) threw 76 pitches and allowed four runs in three innings.

Pham's homer was his third. It snapped Pittsburgh's 30-inning scoreless streak and gave the Pirates a 2-1 lead.

Steven Cruz pitched a scoreless eighth and Jonathan Bowlan allowed Alexander Canario's RBI single in the ninth to finish for Kansas City.

Cameron didn't surrender a hit after Bryan Reynolds' leadoff single in the third.

The Royals hit more home runs in their first home game of July than they did in the month of June.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751969887005.jpeg" alt="ansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates on second after hitting a one-run double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>ansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates on second after hitting a one-run double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City's four home runs to back a strong start by rookie Noah Cameron, and the Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 on Monday night.Cameron (3-4) struck out seven in a season-high seven innings. The left-hander allowed three hits, a walk, and two runs — on Tommy Pham's two-run shot in the third.Witt went 2 for 3 and scored twice to extend his hitting streak to 11 games.&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1942388380320387120">Witt hit his 13th homer</a>, a two-run shot the opposite way to right-center field off reliever Chase Shugart to give the Royals a 6-2 lead in the fourth. He added a sacrifice fly in the sixth.Witt finished off a seven-game trip Sunday by extending his club-record hitting streak on the road to 25 games.<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1942391158166151263">Perez hit his 11th</a>&nbsp;homer, a solo shot to left in the fifth for a five-run advantage. He hit his 24th double off the top of the wall in left to drive in a run for a 3-2 lead in the third.Vinnie Pasquantino hit a two-out pitch from Andrew Heaney in the first for his 15th homer and a 1-0 lead. Nick Loftin hit his second, a one-out solo shot off Génesis Cabrera in the eighth. Heaney (4-8) threw 76 pitches and allowed four runs in three innings.Pham's homer was his third. It snapped Pittsburgh's 30-inning scoreless streak and gave the Pirates a 2-1 lead.Steven Cruz pitched a scoreless eighth and Jonathan Bowlan allowed Alexander Canario's RBI single in the ninth to finish for Kansas City.<h2>Key moment</h2>Cameron didn't surrender a hit after Bryan Reynolds' leadoff single in the third.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals hit more home runs in their first home game of July than they did in the month of June.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Witt Jr. and Perez homer as Royals beat the Pirates

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 </figure><div>IRVING, Texas &mdash; Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt has been named the Big 12 Conference&rsquo;s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, headlining the 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team announced Monday.
The redshirt sophomore is one of five Sun Devils recognized on the preseason squad, the most of any school. Arizona State is coming off a Big 12 title in its first year as a member of the league.
Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, a senior, was named the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, while Utah junior quarterback Devon Dampier was selected as Newcomer of the Year.
Texas Tech and Iowa State each had three players selected to the all-conference team.
<h3 data-start="839" data-end="873">2025 Big 12 Preseason Awards</h3>
Offensive Player of the Year &ndash; Sam Leavitt, QB, Arizona State, R-So. Defensive Player of the Year &ndash; Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech, Sr. Newcomer of the Year &ndash; Devon Dampier, QB, Utah, Jr.
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<h3 data-start="1085" data-end="1116">Preseason All-Big 12 Team</h3>
Offense QB &ndash; Sam Leavitt, Arizona State, R-So. RB &ndash; Bryson Washington, Baylor, R-So. RB &ndash; Jahiem White, West Virginia, Jr. FB/H-Back &ndash; Will Swanson, Kansas State, Sr. WR &ndash; Eric McAlister, TCU, Sr. WR &ndash; Chase Roberts, BYU, R-Sr. WR &ndash; Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State, R-Jr. TE &ndash; Joe Royer, Cincinnati, R-Sr. OL &ndash; Ben Coleman, Arizona State, Gr. OL &ndash; Spencer Fano, Utah, Jr. OL &ndash; Bryce Foster, Kansas, R-Jr. OL &ndash; Caleb Lomu, Utah, R-So. OL &ndash; Jordan Seaton, Colorado, So. PK &ndash; Will Ferrin, BYU, R-Sr. PR/KR &ndash; Josh Cameron, Baylor, R-Sr.
Defense DL &ndash; David Bailey, Texas Tech, Sr. DL &ndash; Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati, R-Sr. DL &ndash; C.J. Fite, Arizona State, Jr. DL &ndash; Lee Hunter, Texas Tech, Sr. DL &ndash; Domonique Orange, Iowa State, Sr. LB &ndash; Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech, Sr. LB &ndash; Austin Romaine, Kansas State, Jr. LB &ndash; Keaton Thomas, Baylor, R-Jr. DB &ndash; Xavion Alford, Arizona State, R-Sr. DB &ndash; Bud Clark, TCU, Sr. DB &ndash; Jeremiah Cooper, Iowa State, Sr. DB &ndash; DJ McKinney, Colorado, Jr. DB &ndash; Jontez Williams, Iowa State, R-Jr. P &ndash; Palmer Williams, Baylor, Jr.</div>

🏈 KU, K-State place three on 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team

Sterling College Athletics and Athletic Director, Justin Morris, announced today that Kiera Broehl will be the next head softball coach at Sterling College.

"We're excited to welcome Coach Broehl to the Sterling family. Her passion for student-athlete development and vision for building a competitive program align perfectly with the mission and values of Sterling College. We look forward to the positive impact they'll have on our softball program and campus community," Morris said.

Broehl is no stranger to the KCAC, graduating from Bethel College in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing. She also played softball for the Threshers carrying a .331 batting average with a slugging percentage of .417 and recording 32 hits and 21 RBIs in one season of play.

After college, she worked as a softball graduate assistant under Hosea Bell at Langston University where she also obtained her master's degree in entrepreneurial studies in 2021.

In 2022, Broehl earned her second master's degree in sports administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University while working as an assistant softball coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University. While at MNU, she specialized in coaching pitchers and catchers and was made the Recruiting Coordinator in 2023.

Broehl got her first head coaching position at Big Bend Community College in 2024 where she turned a three-person roster into a 17-person roster within the span of five months. She then took a job at Independence Community College in the fall of 2024 as an assistant softball coach, stepping back into the role of battery coach to work with pitchers, catchers and outfielders.

"My previous experiences are what help me grow as a coach. I have assisted some great head coaches, and they have all helped me become better," Broehl said. "I am always learning from others, and now it is my turn to put those teachings into my own program."

Broehl is excited about Sterling's Christ-centered atmosphere and continued growth of the softball program.

"I was drawn to Sterling College because of the faith. Working at Christian universities makes me feel so close to God and surrounded by Him. It was a big value to me that I didn't realize until coaching at a non-Christian school," she said. "I am looking forward to continuing the growth that Sterling softball has already achieved while adding my own twists and experience. My style is to have fun and work hard while we do it."

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 </figure>Sterling College AthleticsSterling College Athletics and Athletic Director, Justin Morris, announced today that Kiera Broehl will be the next head softball coach at Sterling College."We're excited to welcome Coach Broehl to the Sterling family. Her passion for student-athlete development and vision for building a competitive program align perfectly with the mission and values of Sterling College. We look forward to the positive impact they'll have on our softball program and campus community," Morris said.Broehl is no stranger to the KCAC, graduating from Bethel College in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing. She also played softball for the Threshers carrying a .331 batting average with a slugging percentage of .417 and recording 32 hits and 21 RBIs in one season of play.After college, she worked as a softball graduate assistant under Hosea Bell at Langston University where she also obtained her master's degree in entrepreneurial studies in 2021.In 2022, Broehl earned her second master's degree in sports administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University while working as an assistant softball coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University. While at MNU, she specialized in coaching pitchers and catchers and was made the Recruiting Coordinator in 2023.Broehl got her first head coaching position at Big Bend Community College in 2024 where she turned a three-person roster into a 17-person roster within the span of five months. She then took a job at Independence Community College in the fall of 2024 as an assistant softball coach, stepping back into the role of battery coach to work with pitchers, catchers and outfielders."My previous experiences are what help me grow as a coach. I have assisted some great head coaches, and they have all helped me become better," Broehl said. "I am always learning from others, and now it is my turn to put those teachings into my own program."Broehl is excited about Sterling's Christ-centered atmosphere and continued growth of the softball program."I was drawn to Sterling College because of the faith. Working at Christian universities makes me feel so close to God and surrounded by Him. It was a big value to me that I didn't realize until coaching at a non-Christian school," she said. "I am looking forward to continuing the growth that Sterling softball has already achieved while adding my own twists and experience. My style is to have fun and work hard while we do it."

🥎 Sterling College tabs Broehl as next head coach

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🎧⚾ Royals finish West Coast trip with win; ⚾ Monarchs win both this weekend; 🏈 HutchCC No. 1 in JCGridiron Dirty 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — The Hutchinson Monarchs (19-5) will pay host to the Wichita Wildcats tonight at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.&nbsp; This game is the suspended game due to lightning from June 23rd and will resume in the bottom of the 1st inning with the Monarchs leading 3-1 with 1 out.

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. — The Hutchinson Monarchs (19-5) will pay host to the Wichita Wildcats tonight at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.&nbsp; This game is the suspended game due to lightning from June 23rd and will resume in the bottom of the 1st inning with the Monarchs leading 3-1 with 1 out.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.<figure>
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🎥⚾ WATCH LIVE: Hutch Monarchs host Wichita Wildcats in suspended game from June 23rd tonight

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs rallied from an early deficit and leaned on stellar relief pitching to defeat the Haysville Aviators 5-2 Sunday night at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park.

Trailing 2-0 entering the bottom of the fourth inning, the Monarchs chipped away and tied the game with a sacrifice fly from Jackson Legg and an RBI single from Joey Senstock. Hutchinson then took the lead for good in the sixth when AJ Mustow launched a solo home run to right, putting the Monarchs on top 3-2.

Jacob "Jake" Gutierrez added insurance in the seventh with a two-run single, scoring Dylan Bell and Omare Cross, both of whom had reached on back-to-back singles. Gutierrez finished 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and two RBIs.

After starter Lachian Rosser labored through 2.2 innings, giving up two runs and four walks, the Monarchs turned to reliever Carson Gonzalez, who shut the door on Haysville with 4.1 scoreless innings, striking out six and allowing just two hits. Camden Cornelius followed with a dominant eighth, striking out the side. Russell Copous earned the save, striking out two in the ninth after allowing a single.

Haysville opened the scoring in the third on a two-run double from Braden Horn but left the bases loaded, one of several missed opportunities. The Aviators stranded nine runners and were held hitless in the final three innings.

With the win, Hutchinson continues to pace the Jayhawk Collegiate League standings (19-5) and gains momentum ahead of the NBC World Series in Wichita later this month.

The Monarchs return to action Monday night at Hobart-Detter Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. with coverage available on HutchPost.com. This will be the game that was suspended from June 23rd and will pick up in the bottom of the first inning with one out and the Monarchs leading 3-1.

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 <figcaption>Final - Hutchinson Monarchs rally to shut down Aviators 5-2 on Sunday night at Hobart-Detter.. Next action is tonight versus the Wichita Wildcats suspended game from June 23rd. Monarchs lead 3-1 with 1 out in the bottom of the 1st inning.</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs rallied from an early deficit and leaned on stellar relief pitching to defeat the Haysville Aviators 5-2 Sunday night at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park.Trailing 2-0 entering the bottom of the fourth inning, the Monarchs chipped away and tied the game with a sacrifice fly from Jackson Legg and an RBI single from Joey Senstock. Hutchinson then took the lead for good in the sixth when AJ Mustow launched a solo home run to right, putting the Monarchs on top 3-2.Jacob "Jake" Gutierrez added insurance in the seventh with a two-run single, scoring Dylan Bell and Omare Cross, both of whom had reached on back-to-back singles. Gutierrez finished 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and two RBIs.After starter Lachian Rosser labored through 2.2 innings, giving up two runs and four walks, the Monarchs turned to reliever Carson Gonzalez, who shut the door on Haysville with 4.1 scoreless innings, striking out six and allowing just two hits. Camden Cornelius followed with a dominant eighth, striking out the side. Russell Copous earned the save, striking out two in the ninth after allowing a single.Haysville opened the scoring in the third on a two-run double from Braden Horn but left the bases loaded, one of several missed opportunities. The Aviators stranded nine runners and were held hitless in the final three innings.With the win, Hutchinson continues to pace the Jayhawk Collegiate League standings (19-5) and gains momentum ahead of the NBC World Series in Wichita later this month.The Monarchs return to action Monday night at Hobart-Detter Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. with coverage available on HutchPost.com. This will be the game that was suspended from June 23rd and will pick up in the bottom of the first inning with one out and the Monarchs leading 3-1.

⚾ Hutchinson Monarchs rally late to defeat Aviators behind strong bullpen effort

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Fresh off a share of the 2024 NJCAA Division I football national title, Hutchinson Community College will open the 2025 season ranked No. 1 in the JCGridiron Dirty 30 Preseason Rankings, released July 4.

The Blue Dragons top the national list, edging out Iowa Western and defending co-champion San Mateo. San Mateo, which claimed the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) title, shares last year’s national crown with Hutchinson.

This marks the second straight year the Blue Dragons open the season with the preseason No. 1 ranking.

Hutchinson begins its 2025 campaign on Saturday, Sept. 6, with a road matchup at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico.

The Blue Dragons have been a consistent national contender, appearing in three of the last five NJCAA championship games and winning or sharing the national title in both 2021 and 2024.

JCGridiron’s rankings are based on roster strength, coaching continuity, and key positional talent — especially at quarterback. Hutchinson’s veteran leadership and key offseason additions helped solidify its top ranking.

Rounding out the top five are Iowa Western, San Mateo, Garden City and Mt. San Antonio.

Hutchinson is one of three Kansas programs featured in the preseason rankings. Garden City makes a surprising jump to No. 4 following a 1-10 season in 2023 that was later adjusted due to forfeitures, while Butler lands at No. 20 after going 7-4.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Fresh off a share of the 2024 NJCAA Division I football national title, Hutchinson Community College will open the 2025 season ranked No. 1 in the JCGridiron Dirty 30 Preseason Rankings, released July 4.The Blue Dragons top the national list, edging out Iowa Western and defending co-champion San Mateo. San Mateo, which claimed the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) title, shares last year’s national crown with Hutchinson.This marks the second straight year the Blue Dragons open the season with the preseason No. 1 ranking.Hutchinson begins its 2025 campaign on Saturday, Sept. 6, with a road matchup at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico.The Blue Dragons have been a consistent national contender, appearing in three of the last five NJCAA championship games and winning or sharing the national title in both 2021 and 2024.JCGridiron’s rankings are based on roster strength, coaching continuity, and key positional talent — especially at quarterback. Hutchinson’s veteran leadership and key offseason additions helped solidify its top ranking.Rounding out the top five are Iowa Western, San Mateo, Garden City and Mt. San Antonio.Hutchinson is one of three Kansas programs featured in the preseason rankings. Garden City makes a surprising jump to No. 4 following a 1-10 season in 2023 that was later adjusted due to forfeitures, while Butler lands at No. 20 after going 7-4.<div><table border="1" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0">
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 <th>School</th>
 <th>City</th>
 <th>2024 Record</th>
 <th>2024 Final Rank</th>
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 <tr><td>1</td><td>Hutchinson</td><td>Hutchinson, KS</td><td>11-1</td><td>T-1</td></tr>
 <tr><td>2</td><td>Iowa Western</td><td>Council Bluffs, IA</td><td>11-2</td><td>3</td></tr>
 <tr><td>3</td><td>San Mateo</td><td>San Mateo, CA</td><td>12-1</td><td>T-1</td></tr>
 <tr><td>4</td><td>Garden City</td><td>Garden City, KS</td><td>1-10*</td><td>NR</td></tr>
 <tr><td>5</td><td>Mt. San Antonio</td><td>Walnut, CA</td><td>12-1</td><td>4</td></tr>
 <tr><td>6</td><td>East Mississippi</td><td>Scooba, MS</td><td>5-4</td><td>31</td></tr>
 <tr><td>7</td><td>Gulf Coast</td><td>Perkinston, MS</td><td>8-2</td><td>14</td></tr>
 <tr><td>8</td><td>Riverside City</td><td>Riverside, CA</td><td>10-2</td><td>5</td></tr>
 <tr><td>9</td><td>Northwest</td><td>Senatobia, MS</td><td>10-2</td><td>6</td></tr>
 <tr><td>10</td><td>El Camino</td><td>Torrance, CA</td><td>7-4</td><td>29</td></tr>
 <tr><td>11</td><td>Iowa Central</td><td>Fort Dodge, IA</td><td>6-6</td><td>38</td></tr>
 <tr><td>12</td><td>Copiah-Lincoln</td><td>Wesson, MS</td><td>5-4</td><td>26</td></tr>
 <tr><td>13</td><td>American River</td><td>Sacramento, CA</td><td>7-4</td><td>25</td></tr>
 <tr><td>14</td><td>Navarro</td><td>Corsicana, TX</td><td>9-2</td><td>9</td></tr>
 <tr><td>15</td><td>Saddleback</td><td>Mission Viejo, CA</td><td>8-3</td><td>21</td></tr>
 <tr><td>16</td><td>Butte</td><td>Oroville, CA</td><td>10-1</td><td>7</td></tr>
 <tr><td>17</td><td>San Diego Mesa</td><td>San Diego, CA</td><td>8-3</td><td>17</td></tr>
 <tr><td>18</td><td>Modesto</td><td>Modesto, CA</td><td>9-3</td><td>12</td></tr>
 <tr><td>19</td><td>East Central</td><td>Decatur, MS</td><td>8-3</td><td>10</td></tr>
 <tr><td>20</td><td>Butler</td><td>El Dorado, KS</td><td>7-4</td><td>27</td></tr>
 <tr><td>21</td><td>Golden West</td><td>Huntington Beach, CA</td><td>9-2</td><td>11</td></tr>
 <tr><td>22</td><td>Diablo Valley</td><td>Pleasant Hill, CA</td><td>6-5</td><td>43</td></tr>
 <tr><td>23</td><td>Georgia Military</td><td>Milledgeville, GA</td><td>8-2</td><td>8</td></tr>
 <tr><td>24</td><td>Canyons</td><td>Santa Clarita, CA</td><td>8-3</td><td>20</td></tr>
 <tr><td>25</td><td>Snow</td><td>Ephraim, UT</td><td>6-2</td><td>13</td></tr>
 <tr><td>26</td><td>Fresno City</td><td>Fresno, CA</td><td>8-3</td><td>17</td></tr>
 <tr><td>27</td><td>Ventura</td><td>Ventura, CA</td><td>8-3</td><td>19</td></tr>
 <tr><td>28</td><td>Lackawanna</td><td>Scranton, PA</td><td>6-3</td><td>15</td></tr>
 <tr><td>29</td><td>San Francisco</td><td>San Francisco, CA</td><td>3-7</td><td>NR</td></tr>
 <tr><td>30</td><td>Laney</td><td>Oakland, CA</td><td>4-7</td><td>NR</td></tr>
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🏈 HutchCC opens season No. 1 in JCGridiron Dirty 30 rankings

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ATLANTA — Royals pitcher Kris Bubic and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have been selected to represent the American League at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, set for July 15 in Atlanta.

Witt, 25, earns his second consecutive All-Star nod as he continues to build on his breakout 2024 campaign. The former No. 2 overall pick has remained one of the league’s most dynamic players, hitting .292 with 12 home runs, 49 RBIs, 30 doubles, and 24 stolen bases through Sunday. He also leads all AL shortstops with 13 Outs Above Average, showcasing elite defense at a premium position.

Bubic, meanwhile, will make his first career All-Star appearance — a remarkable milestone after undergoing Tommy John surgery just over a year ago. The 27-year-old left-hander has emerged as one of the top starters in the American League this season, posting a 2.36 ERA with 107 strikeouts in 103 1/3 innings. He was named AL Pitcher of the Month in May after allowing just two earned runs across five starts.

Bubic’s resurgence has been a key piece in Kansas City’s strong first half and playoff push, while Witt continues to cement his status as a franchise cornerstone.

Though the Royals will send just two players to Atlanta, both Witt and manager Matt Quatraro voiced support for others, including third baseman Maikel Garcia and closer Carlos Estévez, as worthy of All-Star recognition.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1747217395170.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/2025-mlb-all-star-pitchers-reserves-complete-rosters">CLICK HERE FOR FULL ROSTERS</a>ATLANTA — Royals pitcher Kris Bubic and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have been selected to represent the American League at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, set for July 15 in Atlanta.Witt, 25, earns his second consecutive All-Star nod as he continues to build on his breakout 2024 campaign. The former No. 2 overall pick has remained one of the league’s most dynamic players, hitting .292 with 12 home runs, 49 RBIs, 30 doubles, and 24 stolen bases through Sunday. He also leads all AL shortstops with 13 Outs Above Average, showcasing elite defense at a premium position.Bubic, meanwhile, will make his first career All-Star appearance — a remarkable milestone after undergoing Tommy John surgery just over a year ago. The 27-year-old left-hander has emerged as one of the top starters in the American League this season, posting a 2.36 ERA with 107 strikeouts in 103 1/3 innings. He was named AL Pitcher of the Month in May after allowing just two earned runs across five starts.Bubic’s resurgence has been a key piece in Kansas City’s strong first half and playoff push, while Witt continues to cement his status as a franchise cornerstone.Though the Royals will send just two players to Atlanta, both Witt and manager Matt Quatraro voiced support for others, including third baseman Maikel Garcia and closer Carlos Estévez, as worthy of All-Star recognition.

⚾ Kris Bubic, Bobby Witt Jr. selected as Royals’ All-Star Game representatives

PHOENIX (AP) — Michael Lorenzen struck out seven in seven dominant innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday.

Lorenzen (5-8) kept the Diamondbacks off-balance all afternoon with a mix of mid-90s fastballs and changeups. He struck out the side in the first inning and didn’t allow a hit until Randal Grichuk’s two-out double in the fifth.

Lorenzen allowed two hits and walked one.

Witt hit a solo homer off Anthony DeSclafani (0-1) in the fifth inning to extend his team-record road hitting streak to 26 games. Salvador Perez also hit a solo homer in the Royals' fourth win in six games.

Arizona had three hits and didn't get a runner past second base to lose for the fourth time in five games.

Witt's homer with one out in the fifth — hit 12th of the season — was the first hit off DeSclafani. Perez followed with his 10th later in the inning.

John Rave chased DeSclafani with a run-scoring single in the fifth inning and Kyle Isbel followed with another to put Kansas City up 4-0.

DeSclafani allowed four runs on four hits and struck out six in four innings.

Witt's homer in the fifth was the first hit by either team.

Witt's road hitting streak ties for the second-longest in the last 10 years, behind the 32-game streak by the Dodgers' Trea Turner from 2021-22. Marcus Semien also had a hit in 26 straight road games for Toronto in 2021.

Kansas City LHP Noah Cameron (2-4, 2.56 ERA) pitches the opener of a three-game home series against Pittsburgh on Monday night. Arizona RHP Zac Gallen 6-9, 5.45) opens a four-game series at San Diego on Monday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751884081285.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</figcaption>
 </figure>PHOENIX (AP) — Michael Lorenzen struck out seven in seven dominant innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Sunday.Lorenzen (5-8) kept the Diamondbacks off-balance all afternoon with a mix of mid-90s fastballs and changeups. He struck out the side in the first inning and didn’t allow a hit until Randal Grichuk’s two-out double in the fifth.Lorenzen allowed two hits and walked one.Witt hit a solo homer off Anthony DeSclafani (0-1) in the fifth inning to extend his team-record road hitting streak to 26 games. Salvador Perez also hit a solo homer in the Royals' fourth win in six games.Arizona had three hits and didn't get a runner past second base to lose for the fourth time in five games.Witt's homer with one out in the fifth — hit 12th of the season — was the first hit off DeSclafani. Perez followed with his 10th later in the inning.John Rave chased DeSclafani with a run-scoring single in the fifth inning and Kyle Isbel followed with another to put Kansas City up 4-0.DeSclafani allowed four runs on four hits and struck out six in four innings.<h2>Key moment</h2>Witt's homer in the fifth was the first hit by either team.<h2>Key stat</h2>Witt's road hitting streak ties for the second-longest in the last 10 years, behind the 32-game streak by the Dodgers' Trea Turner from 2021-22. Marcus Semien also had a hit in 26 straight road games for Toronto in 2021.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas City LHP Noah Cameron (2-4, 2.56 ERA) pitches the opener of a three-game home series against Pittsburgh on Monday night. Arizona RHP Zac Gallen 6-9, 5.45) opens a four-game series at San Diego on Monday night.

⚾ Lorenzen dominant, Witt homers in Royals win over Diamondbacks

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WICHITA, Kan. (July 6, 2025)&mdash;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/ricardo-olivar-691627">Ricardo Olivar</a>&nbsp;ties the franchise individual RBI record with seven in a 15-13 Wichita Wind Surge win over the Tulsa Drillers at Equity Bank Park. After trailing 7-0 in the bottom of the first, the Wind Surge completed the biggest comeback in the history of the team to round out Independence Day Weekend.
The first inning saw 12 total runs on nine combined hits over 40 minutes. Tulsa put up seven tallies in the top of the first on four hits and an error as 10 men came to the plate to open the afternoon. The big swings of the frame were a two-RBI single to center from Kyle Nevin and a two-run blast to left field by Sean McLain.
<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/kala-i-rosario-693850">Kala&rsquo;i Rosario</a>&nbsp;smoked a grand slam, his second salami of the season, down the left field line in the home half of the first.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/jose-salas-691191">Jose Salas</a>&nbsp;doubled to the wall in right field to score&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/ben-ross-805346">Ben Ross</a>&nbsp;and change the score to 7-5 Drillers, though Tulsa got a run back in the top of the second on a sacrifice fly to center from Nevin.
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Olivar crushed a game-tying three-run home run in the bottom of the second inning, and then&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/walker-jenkins-805805?affiliateId=mlbcom-milb">Walker Jenkins</a>&nbsp;singled to right for the lead in the next frame, with Ross scoring for the second time in the game, 9-8 Wichita.
The Drillers scored twice in each of the fifth and sixth innings on a respective John Rhodes two-run home run and RBI singles from Nevin and Ezequiel Pagan. A sac fly to center off the bat of Olivar made it a two-run game at 12-10 Tulsa through six full frames.
Four runs tied and gave the lead to the Wind Surge in the bottom of the seventh on an RBI single by Jenkins and a bases-clearing double from Olivar.
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Runs alternated in the eighth on sacrifice flies to center from Nevin and Ross.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/cole-percival-676931">Cole Percival</a>&nbsp;shut the door in the ninth to secure a 15-13 Wichita winner, and his first save as a member of the Wind Surge.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/joel-cesar-666802">Joel Cesar</a>&nbsp;also got the win to improve to 2-3, giving up an earned run on a hit with three strikeouts over two innings.
POSTGAME NOTES
<ul>
<li>Wichita completes its biggest-ever comeback in franchise history.</li>
<li>Kala&rsquo;i Rosario is the first Wind Surge player to hit multiple grand slams in 2025.</li>
<li>Ricardo Olivar ties for the individual RBI in a game record (7) with Edouard Julien (June 29, 2022, vs. Springfield).</li>
<li>Ricardo Olivar becomes the second Wichita hitter in 2025 to reach double-digit home runs (Kyler Fedko).</li>
<li>Nate Baez ties for the Wind Surge team lead in triples (3) alongside Rubel Cespedes and Kala&rsquo;i Rosario.</li>
</ul>
Wichita begins a series with the San Antonio Missions on July 8 at 7:05 PM on Two for Tuesday at Equity Bank Park. Bring your Dillons Plus card or app to the box office and get two tickets for the price of one! 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 mount largest comeback win in franchise history

HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — The Hutchinson Monarchs (18-5) will pay host to the Haysville Aviator's tonight at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs (18-5) will pay host to the Haysville Aviator's tonight at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.&nbsp;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.<figure>
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Michael Wayne Crowl, 79, died July 2, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 5, 1945, in Lyons, to Nelson Wayne and Leota Eldora (Carlson) Crowl.

Michael graduated from Little River High School, Little River, in 1963. &nbsp;After over 25 years at Betts (Rainbo) Bakery working as a mechanic, Michael went on to work as head of maintenance for the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum in Lindsborg.

Michael prioritized spending time with his family and friends. Most people were just friends he hadn’t met yet and he recently enjoyed having coffee with a group of regulars several times a week. Throughout his life he loved cars, working on them, talking about them, even drag racing them.

On July 3, 1964, he married Sherryl Lynn Frye, in Hutchinson. They shared over 60 years of marriage.

Michael is survived by: his wife, Sherryl Crowl of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Lori Crowl of Prairie Village, KS; grandson, Skyler Colladay of Lawrence, KS; sisters, Delores Fundenberger of Lyons, KS, and Roberta (Paul) Greenman of Wichita, and also remembers her late husband, Larry Alderson; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Gizmo.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; daughter, Cynthia Crowl Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Marilyn Dunsworth; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Fundenberger.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. Family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Humane Society of the U.S. or the donor’s choice,&nbsp; in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Michael Wayne Crowl, 79, died July 2, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 5, 1945, in Lyons, to Nelson Wayne and Leota Eldora (Carlson) Crowl.Michael graduated from Little River High School, Little River, in 1963. &nbsp;After over 25 years at Betts (Rainbo) Bakery working as a mechanic, Michael went on to work as head of maintenance for the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum in Lindsborg.Michael prioritized spending time with his family and friends. Most people were just friends he hadn’t met yet and he recently enjoyed having coffee with a group of regulars several times a week. Throughout his life he loved cars, working on them, talking about them, even drag racing them.On July 3, 1964, he married Sherryl Lynn Frye, in Hutchinson. They shared over 60 years of marriage.Michael is survived by: his wife, Sherryl Crowl of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Lori Crowl of Prairie Village, KS; grandson, Skyler Colladay of Lawrence, KS; sisters, Delores Fundenberger of Lyons, KS, and Roberta (Paul) Greenman of Wichita, and also remembers her late husband, Larry Alderson; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Gizmo.He was preceded in death by: his parents; daughter, Cynthia Crowl Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Marilyn Dunsworth; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Fundenberger.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Elliott Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. Family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Elliott Mortuary.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc1MTgxNTY2ODM3MDExNyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to watch the service live</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Humane Society of the U.S. or the donor’s choice,&nbsp; in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.&nbsp;

Michael Wayne Crowl |1945-2025|

HUTCHINSON, Kan. &nbsp;—&nbsp;The Hutchinson Monarchs erupted for 16 runs on Saturday night at Hobart-Detter Field, run-ruling the Kingman Islanders 16-6 in seven innings to continue their dominance in the Sunflower Collegiate League.

Trailing 6-3 after a six-run third inning from Kingman, the Monarchs responded with relentless offense, scoring 13 unanswered runs over the final five frames. Tyson Vassart powered the comeback with&nbsp;two home runs&nbsp;and&nbsp;seven RBIs, including a three-run blast in the sixth that pushed Hutchinson’s lead to six.

Starter&nbsp;Cole Toureau&nbsp;went four innings for Hutchinson, battling through early trouble to earn the win. He struck out five while allowing six runs — four earned — before giving way to&nbsp;Whit Rhodes, who shut down the Islanders over the final three innings.

Hutchinson took an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first, capitalizing on a hit batter, two walks, and a sacrifice fly. After Kingman surged ahead in the third, highlighted by a two-run single from Caiden Beavers and an RBI double by Landon Parks, but then Hutchinson chipped away.

Joey Senstock’s two-run homer in the third pulled the Monarchs within one, and Vassart’s two-run shot in the fifth reclaimed the lead at 7-6. From there, the Monarchs never looked back, sending 10 batters to the plate in a five-run sixth inning that broke the game open.

Hutchinson added three more in the seventh to enforce the run rule, capped by a wild pitch that allowed&nbsp;Jeter Worthley&nbsp;to score the 16th and final run.

The Monarchs (18-5) continue their homestand Sunday night at Hobart-Detter Field versus the Haysville Aviators.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. &nbsp;—&nbsp;The Hutchinson Monarchs erupted for 16 runs on Saturday night at Hobart-Detter Field, run-ruling the Kingman Islanders 16-6 in seven innings to continue their dominance in the Sunflower Collegiate League.Trailing 6-3 after a six-run third inning from Kingman, the Monarchs responded with relentless offense, scoring 13 unanswered runs over the final five frames. Tyson Vassart powered the comeback with&nbsp;two home runs&nbsp;and&nbsp;seven RBIs, including a three-run blast in the sixth that pushed Hutchinson’s lead to six.Starter&nbsp;Cole Toureau&nbsp;went four innings for Hutchinson, battling through early trouble to earn the win. He struck out five while allowing six runs — four earned — before giving way to&nbsp;Whit Rhodes, who shut down the Islanders over the final three innings.Hutchinson took an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first, capitalizing on a hit batter, two walks, and a sacrifice fly. After Kingman surged ahead in the third, highlighted by a two-run single from Caiden Beavers and an RBI double by Landon Parks, but then Hutchinson chipped away.Joey Senstock’s two-run homer in the third pulled the Monarchs within one, and Vassart’s two-run shot in the fifth reclaimed the lead at 7-6. From there, the Monarchs never looked back, sending 10 batters to the plate in a five-run sixth inning that broke the game open.Hutchinson added three more in the seventh to enforce the run rule, capped by a wild pitch that allowed&nbsp;Jeter Worthley&nbsp;to score the 16th and final run.The Monarchs (18-5) continue their homestand Sunday night at Hobart-Detter Field versus the Haysville Aviators.

⚾ Hutchinson Monarchs run-rule Islanders in offensive onslaught at Hobart-Detter

PHOENIX (AP) — Ryne Nelson retired the first 16 Kansas City batters and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Royals 7-1 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak.

Nelson (5-2), who moved into the rotation full-time when Corbin Burnes was sidelined for the season by elbow surgery, gave up four hits and one run over seven innings. The right-hander threw 86 pitches, walked none and struck out five.

Freddy Fermin’s sharp single to center with one out in the sixth ended Nelson’s perfect-game bid. Fermin scored on Bobby Witt Jr.'s two-out single.

Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez had RBI singles in the third off Michael Wacha (4-9), and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled in two runs in the fifth for Arizona. Gurriel also tripled in the seventh off Taylor Clarke and scored on James McCann’s double.

Wacha lasted four-plus innings, giving up four hits and four runs. He threw 97 pitches, walking four and striking out four.

Randal Grichuk hit an&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Dbacks/status/1941628353775272246">inside-the-park homer</a>&nbsp;in the eighth. With a man on base, he hit a long fly to right-center that bounced away from outfielders Jac Caglianone and Kyle Isbel and into center field as Grichuk scored standing up for his fifth homer of the season.

Before the game, the Diamondbacks activated outfielder Corbin Carroll from the injured list. The 2023 National League Rookie of the Year, who has 20 homers and a major league-leading nine triples, was 0 for 5 in his return. He had been sidelined since June 18, when he sustained a chip fracture in his left wrist when he was hit by a pitch in Toronto.

Utilityman Tim Tawa was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

Gurriel’s two-out, two-run double off reliever John Schreiber made it 4-0 in the fifth.

Nelson is 3-0 with a 2.01 ERA in his last five starts.

PHOENIX (AP) — Ryne Nelson retired the first 16 Kansas City batters and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Royals 7-1 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak.Nelson (5-2), who moved into the rotation full-time when Corbin Burnes was sidelined for the season by elbow surgery, gave up four hits and one run over seven innings. The right-hander threw 86 pitches, walked none and struck out five.Freddy Fermin’s sharp single to center with one out in the sixth ended Nelson’s perfect-game bid. Fermin scored on Bobby Witt Jr.'s two-out single.Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez had RBI singles in the third off Michael Wacha (4-9), and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled in two runs in the fifth for Arizona. Gurriel also tripled in the seventh off Taylor Clarke and scored on James McCann’s double.Wacha lasted four-plus innings, giving up four hits and four runs. He threw 97 pitches, walking four and striking out four.Randal Grichuk hit an&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Dbacks/status/1941628353775272246">inside-the-park homer</a>&nbsp;in the eighth. With a man on base, he hit a long fly to right-center that bounced away from outfielders Jac Caglianone and Kyle Isbel and into center field as Grichuk scored standing up for his fifth homer of the season.Before the game, the Diamondbacks activated outfielder Corbin Carroll from the injured list. The 2023 National League Rookie of the Year, who has 20 homers and a major league-leading nine triples, was 0 for 5 in his return. He had been sidelined since June 18, when he sustained a chip fracture in his left wrist when he was hit by a pitch in Toronto.Utilityman Tim Tawa was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.<h2>Key moment</h2>Gurriel’s two-out, two-run double off reliever John Schreiber made it 4-0 in the fifth.<h2>Key stat</h2>Nelson is 3-0 with a 2.01 ERA in his last five starts.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Nelson retires first 16 Royals in Diamondbacks' victory

HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — The Hutchinson Monarchs (17-5) will pay host to the Kingman Islanders tonight at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. This a game that was postponed from June 17th do to the weather on that night.

Do you want to go to the game and listen live if you are at Hobart-Detter? Just download the AudioFetch app onto your cell phone and use your phone's headphone speakers to listen to the Monarchs in real time!

AudioFetch is a system that allows users to listen to audio, through their smartphones or tablets over a Wi-Fi network. The system uses a hardware device to stream the audio, and users can access it through a free app.&nbsp; Just download the AudioFetch App at your favorite app store. Then at game time, set your WIFI on your phone to AudioFetch and open up your AudioFetch phone App. It will search for the AudioFetch WIFI, then it will take you to Channel #1. That is all you do!

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs (17-5) will pay host to the Kingman Islanders tonight at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. This a game that was postponed from June 17th do to the weather on that night.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.Do you want to go to the game and listen live if you are at Hobart-Detter? Just download the AudioFetch app onto your cell phone and use your phone's headphone speakers to listen to the Monarchs in real time!AudioFetch is a system that allows users to listen to audio, through their smartphones or tablets over a Wi-Fi network. The system uses a hardware device to stream the audio, and users can access it through a free app.&nbsp; Just download the AudioFetch App at your favorite app store. Then at game time, set your WIFI on your phone to AudioFetch and open up your AudioFetch phone App. It will search for the AudioFetch WIFI, then it will take you to Channel #1. That is all you do!<figure>
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🎥⚾ WATCH LIVE: Hutch Monarchs to host Kingman Islanders in postponed game

PHOENIX (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs, Bobby Witt Jr. added three hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Friday night.

The Royals have won three of their past four games. The D-backs have dropped three straight.

Pasquantino gave the Royals a 3-0 lead in the first with a three-run shot into the right field seats off left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. The first baseman took Rodriguez deep again in the fourth, this time mashing the ball 401 feet over the right-center wall for a two-run homer and an 8-2 lead.

It was Pasquantino's second career multi-homer game. Mark Canha added a solo homer in the fifth.

Kansas City lefty Kris Bubic (7-6) gave up three runs on seven hits and three walks over seven innings. He struck out six.

Rodriguez (3-5) gave up nine runs — eight earned — over 4 1/3 innings and now has a 5.78 ERA. He struck out seven, but gave up 12 hits, including three homers.

Arizona cut Kansas City's lead to 3-2 in the bottom of the first on Eugenio Suarez's sacrifice fly and Josh Naylor's RBI single. But the Royals came right back with three runs in the second to take a 6-2 lead.

Suarez added a solo homer in the sixth — his 28th of the season.

Rodriguez had two strikes on leadoff hitter Jonathan India in the first inning before hitting him with a pitch. Witt followed with a single and Pasquantino homered, foreshadowing a rough night for the D-backs.

Rodriguez has a 6-9 record with a 5.49 ERA over 25 starts since signing with the D-backs on an $80 million, four-year deal in December 2023.

The series continues Saturday when the Royals send RHP Michael Wacha (4-8, 3.62 ERA) to the mound. The D-backs counter with RHP Ryne Nelson (4-2, 3.61).

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 </figure>PHOENIX (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs, Bobby Witt Jr. added three hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Friday night.The Royals have won three of their past four games. The D-backs have dropped three straight.Pasquantino gave the Royals a 3-0 lead in the first with a three-run shot into the right field seats off left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. The first baseman took Rodriguez deep again in the fourth, this time mashing the ball 401 feet over the right-center wall for a two-run homer and an 8-2 lead.It was Pasquantino's second career multi-homer game. Mark Canha added a solo homer in the fifth.Kansas City lefty Kris Bubic (7-6) gave up three runs on seven hits and three walks over seven innings. He struck out six.Rodriguez (3-5) gave up nine runs — eight earned — over 4 1/3 innings and now has a 5.78 ERA. He struck out seven, but gave up 12 hits, including three homers.Arizona cut Kansas City's lead to 3-2 in the bottom of the first on Eugenio Suarez's sacrifice fly and Josh Naylor's RBI single. But the Royals came right back with three runs in the second to take a 6-2 lead.Suarez added a solo homer in the sixth — his 28th of the season.<h2>Key moment</h2>Rodriguez had two strikes on leadoff hitter Jonathan India in the first inning before hitting him with a pitch. Witt followed with a single and Pasquantino homered, foreshadowing a rough night for the D-backs.<h2>Key stat</h2>Rodriguez has a 6-9 record with a 5.49 ERA over 25 starts since signing with the D-backs on an $80 million, four-year deal in December 2023.<h2>Up next</h2>The series continues Saturday when the Royals send RHP Michael Wacha (4-8, 3.62 ERA) to the mound. The D-backs counter with RHP Ryne Nelson (4-2, 3.61).

⚾ Pasquantino hits 2 HRs to lift Royals over Diamondbacks 

SEATTLE (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino had a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Thursday night.

Bobby Witt Jr. tied the score 1-1 with a single to center field with one out and then stole second base to put two runners in scoring position. Pasquantino grounded a single to right field drive in both runners, with Witt scoring after&nbsp;<a href="https://associatedpress.slack.com/archives/C070HG64VT9/p1751603301803949">making an elusive move to avoid the tag from catcher Cal Raleigh</a>&nbsp;to give the Royals a two-run lead.

Seth Lugo (6-5) allowed just one run on six hits in 6 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out seven.

Lucas Erceg and Taylor Clarke got two outs each, and Carlos Estévez pitched 1 1/3 innings to get his 24th save. Estévez gave up a leadoff homer to Dominic Canzone in the ninth and had runners on second and third after a wild pitch with one out, but struck out Julio Rodríguez and got Raleigh to ground out to end the game.

Jorge Polanco homered in the fourth inning to put the Mariners up 1-0, and also had two doubles,.

Logan Evans, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, made his first big league start since May 10 and gave up three hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He walked one and struck out three.

Casey Legumina (4-4) walked the first two batters to begin the seventh inning and was replaced by Carlos Vargas, who gave up the run-scoring hits to Witt and Pasquantino.

The Royals capitalized on consecutive walks by Kyle Isbel and Jonathan India against Legumijna to start the seventh, setting the stage for Witt and Pasquantino.

Witt has now hit safely in his last 23 road games, breaking Hal McRae's 42-year-old Kansas City record.

Royals LHP Kris Bubic (6-6, 2.25 ERA) opens a three-game series at Arizona against Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (3-4, 5.13). Mariners RHP Bryan Woo (7-4, 2.93 ERA) faces Pirates LHP Bailey Falter (7-4, 2.93).

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 </figure>SEATTLE (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino had a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Thursday night.Bobby Witt Jr. tied the score 1-1 with a single to center field with one out and then stole second base to put two runners in scoring position. Pasquantino grounded a single to right field drive in both runners, with Witt scoring after&nbsp;<a href="https://associatedpress.slack.com/archives/C070HG64VT9/p1751603301803949">making an elusive move to avoid the tag from catcher Cal Raleigh</a>&nbsp;to give the Royals a two-run lead.Seth Lugo (6-5) allowed just one run on six hits in 6 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out seven.Lucas Erceg and Taylor Clarke got two outs each, and Carlos Estévez pitched 1 1/3 innings to get his 24th save. Estévez gave up a leadoff homer to Dominic Canzone in the ninth and had runners on second and third after a wild pitch with one out, but struck out Julio Rodríguez and got Raleigh to ground out to end the game.Jorge Polanco homered in the fourth inning to put the Mariners up 1-0, and also had two doubles,.Logan Evans, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, made his first big league start since May 10 and gave up three hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He walked one and struck out three.Casey Legumina (4-4) walked the first two batters to begin the seventh inning and was replaced by Carlos Vargas, who gave up the run-scoring hits to Witt and Pasquantino.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals capitalized on consecutive walks by Kyle Isbel and Jonathan India against Legumijna to start the seventh, setting the stage for Witt and Pasquantino.<h2>Key stat</h2>Witt has now hit safely in his last 23 road games, breaking Hal McRae's 42-year-old Kansas City record.Up nextRoyals LHP Kris Bubic (6-6, 2.25 ERA) opens a three-game series at Arizona against Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (3-4, 5.13). Mariners RHP Bryan Woo (7-4, 2.93 ERA) faces Pirates LHP Bailey Falter (7-4, 2.93).

⚾ Pasquantino hits two-run single in 7th inning as Royals beat Mariners

Kansas and Kansas State combined for 20 selections on Athlon Sports’ 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Teams, highlighted by a pair of first-team nods for the Sunflower State.

Kansas center Bryce Foster and defensive lineman Dean Miller earned first-team honors for the Jayhawks, while Kansas State was represented on the first team by all-purpose back Dylan Edwards and linebacker Austin Romaine.

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson, a rising dual-threat star, headlined the Wildcats' presence on the second team, joined by wide receiver Jayce Brown, offensive linemen Sam Hecht and Taylor Poitier, and safety VJ Payne. Tight end Garrett Oakley, defensive linemen Tobi Osunsanmi and Damian Ilalio, and linebacker Desmond Purnell were tabbed for the third team, with Edwards also earning third-team punt returner honors.

Kansas placed running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. on the second team as an all-purpose player, while kicker Laith Marjan earned a second-team specialist nod. Offensive lineman Kobe Baynes landed on the third team. Wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr., defensive lineman D.J. Withers, and linebacker Joseph Sipp Jr. were named to the fourth team.

The full Athlon list features four teams each on offense, defense and special teams and includes players from every Big 12 program.&nbsp;

KU will open the season on August 23, as they debut the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium against Fresno State. K-State opens its season on August 23 in Dublin, Ireland, as they face Iowa State in the Aer Lingus Classic.

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 </figure>Kansas and Kansas State combined for 20 selections on Athlon Sports’ 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Teams, highlighted by a pair of first-team nods for the Sunflower State.Kansas center Bryce Foster and defensive lineman Dean Miller earned first-team honors for the Jayhawks, while Kansas State was represented on the first team by all-purpose back Dylan Edwards and linebacker Austin Romaine.Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson, a rising dual-threat star, headlined the Wildcats' presence on the second team, joined by wide receiver Jayce Brown, offensive linemen Sam Hecht and Taylor Poitier, and safety VJ Payne. Tight end Garrett Oakley, defensive linemen Tobi Osunsanmi and Damian Ilalio, and linebacker Desmond Purnell were tabbed for the third team, with Edwards also earning third-team punt returner honors.Kansas placed running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. on the second team as an all-purpose player, while kicker Laith Marjan earned a second-team specialist nod. Offensive lineman Kobe Baynes landed on the third team. Wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr., defensive lineman D.J. Withers, and linebacker Joseph Sipp Jr. were named to the fourth team.The full Athlon list features four teams each on offense, defense and special teams and includes players from every Big 12 program.&nbsp;KU will open the season on August 23, as they debut the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium against Fresno State. K-State opens its season on August 23 in Dublin, Ireland, as they face Iowa State in the Aer Lingus Classic.

🏈 KU, K-State land 20 players on Athlon Sports' 2025 All-Big 12 Preseason Teams

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🎧⚾ Royals lose 1-run game; ⚾ Monarchs win big; ⚾ Drillers walk-off Wind Surge

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs kicked off their six-game homestand with authority Wednesday night, cruising to a 12-3 victory over the Wichita Black Sox at Hobart-Detter Field.

Carson Gonzales set the tone early for Hutchinson (17-5), throwing four shutout innings to earn the win. The right-hander scattered three hits, walked three, and struck out four in a solid outing that kept the Black Sox off the scoreboard through the first third of the game.

The Monarchs backed Gonzales with an explosive offensive effort, tallying 12 runs on 13 hits and taking advantage of six free passes and four hit batters. Blake Bradford led the way at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs, including a three-run homer in the third inning that broke the game open.

Hutchinson scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning without a hit, thanks to a walk, two hit batters, and a fielder’s choice. Bradford then doubled and scored in the second before crushing his home run in the third to stretch the lead to 8-0.

A.J. Mustow added a triple and a double while driving in a pair of runs. Jake Gutierrez and Jake Knox each reached base multiple times and scored twice.

The Monarchs bullpen held strong with four relievers combining to cover the final five innings. Wichita didn’t get on the board until the fifth, capitalizing on an error to score their first run. Two more came across in the eighth on a two-run single by Colton Crockett, but the Black Sox never posed a serious threat.

The win pushes Hutchinson’s record to 17-5 as they continue their homestand Saturday night by hosting the Kingman Islanders in a game that was postponed by weather from mid-June.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs kicked off their six-game homestand with authority Wednesday night, cruising to a 12-3 victory over the Wichita Black Sox at Hobart-Detter Field.Carson Gonzales set the tone early for Hutchinson (17-5), throwing four shutout innings to earn the win. The right-hander scattered three hits, walked three, and struck out four in a solid outing that kept the Black Sox off the scoreboard through the first third of the game.The Monarchs backed Gonzales with an explosive offensive effort, tallying 12 runs on 13 hits and taking advantage of six free passes and four hit batters. Blake Bradford led the way at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs, including a three-run homer in the third inning that broke the game open.Hutchinson scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning without a hit, thanks to a walk, two hit batters, and a fielder’s choice. Bradford then doubled and scored in the second before crushing his home run in the third to stretch the lead to 8-0.A.J. Mustow added a triple and a double while driving in a pair of runs. Jake Gutierrez and Jake Knox each reached base multiple times and scored twice.The Monarchs bullpen held strong with four relievers combining to cover the final five innings. Wichita didn’t get on the board until the fifth, capitalizing on an error to score their first run. Two more came across in the eighth on a two-run single by Colton Crockett, but the Black Sox never posed a serious threat.The win pushes Hutchinson’s record to 17-5 as they continue their homestand Saturday night by hosting the Kingman Islanders in a game that was postponed by weather from mid-June.