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 </figure><h2>Class 4A (Baseball)</h2><div>McPherson High School Regional
No. 8 Buhler def. No. 9 Larned/La Crosse, 2-0
No. 1 McPherson def. No. 16 Towanda/Circle, 3-1
No. 1 McPherson&nbsp;def.&nbsp;No. 8 Buhler, 6-0
*McPherson advances to the Class 4A state tournament with a 25-3 record
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Pratt High School Regional
No. 10 Abilene def. No. 7 Concordia, 7-3
No. 2 Pratt def. No. 15 Rose Hill, 6-1
No. 10 Abilene def. No. 2 Pratt, 4-2
*Abilene advances to the Class 4A state tournament with a 16-10 record
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Clay Center Regional
No. 5 Hoisington/Claflin-Central Plains def. No. 12 Lyons/Sterling, 6-1
No. 4 Clay Center/Wakefield def. No. 13 Chapman, 12-2
No. 4 Clay Center/Wakefield def.&nbsp;No. 5 Hoisington/Claflin-Central Plains, 10-2
*Clay Center/Wakefield advances to the Class 4A state tournament with a 19-6 record
&nbsp;</div><h2>Class 4A (Softball)</h2><div>McPherson High School Regional
No. 8 Mulvane def. No. 9 Larned/La Crosse, 15-0
No. 1 McPherson def. No. 16 Clay Center/Wakefield, 14-4
No. 1 McPherson&nbsp;def. No. 8 Mulvane, 9-2
*McPherson advances to the Class 4A state tournament with a 28-0 record
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Chapman High School Regional
No. 10 Andale/Garden Plain def. No. 7 Pratt, 10-7
No. 2 Chapman def. No. 15 Concordia, 6-2
No.&nbsp;2 Chapman def. No. 10 Andale/Garden Plain, 5-3
*Chapman advances to the Class 4A state tournament with a&nbsp;23-3 record
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Clearwater Regional
No. 6 Buhler def. No. 11 Rose Hill, 13-3
No.&nbsp;3 Clearwater def. No. 14 Hugoton/Moscow, 15-0
No.&nbsp;3 Clearwater def. No.&nbsp;6 Buhler, 13-3
*Clearwater advances to the Class 4A state tournament with a&nbsp;24-4 record
&nbsp;</div><h2>Class 3A (Baseball)</h2><div>Wichita Trinity Academy&nbsp;High School Regional
No. 1 Wichita-Trinity Academy def. No. 4 Kingman/Norwich, 12-2
No. 2 Cheney def. No. 6 Wichita Collegiate, 5-2
No. 1 Wichita-Trinity Academy def. No. 6 Wichita Collegiate, 10-0</div><h2>Class 3A (Softball)</h2><div>Halstead High School Regional
No. 8 Anthony/Harper-Chaparral def. No. 9 Belle Plaine, 17-3
No. 1 Wichita-Trinity Academy def. No. 8 Anthony/Harper-Chaparral, 10-0
No.&nbsp;5 Kingman/Norwich def. No. 4 Cheney, 4-3
No. 2 Halstead def. No. 7 Conway Springs, 3-1
No. 3 Haven def. No. 6 Hesston, 7-0
&nbsp;</div><h2>Class 2-1A (Softball)</h2><div>Moundridge&nbsp;High School Regional
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Quarterfinal
No. 1 Leon-Bluestem def. No. 8 Canton-Galva/McPherson-Elyria Christian, 14-1
No. 4 Sedgwick def. No. 5 Hillsboro, 10-0
No. 2 Whitewater-Remington def. No. 7 Wichita Independent, 16-2
No. 3 Moundridge def. No. 6 Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic, 16-4
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Semifinal
No. 1 Leon-Bluestem def. No. 4 Sedgwick, 7-6
No. 2 Whitewater-Remington def. No. 3 Moundridge, 3-2
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Inman High School Regional
Quarterfinal
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No. 1 Bennington def. No. 8 Little River, 7-2
No. 5 Sterling def. No. 4 Ellinwood, 20-11
No. 2 Inman def. No. 7 Brookville-Ell Saline, 15-0
No. 6 Salina-Sacred Heart def. No. 3 Sylvan-Lucas, 7-2
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Semifinal
No. 1 Bennington def. No. 5 Sterling, 17-3
No. 2 Inman def. No. 6 Salina-Sacred Heart, 13-2
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Championship
No. 2 Inman def. No. 1 Bennington, 8-1
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⚾🥎 Hutch Post-area regional scoreboard for Tuesday

McPHERSON, Kan. — A five-run first inning powered the McPherson Bullpups to a 9-2 victory over Mulvane in a Class 4A regional championship game Tuesday, securing a spot in the state tournament.

McPherson advances to the Class 4A state tournament, scheduled for May 29-30 at Salina South High School. The Bullpups will be the No. 1 seed in the state tournament, as they're the lone unbeaten team in Class 4A.

The Bullpups jumped out early as Addie Herrera delivered an RBI single, and Rylie Whitfield, Kynedi Huggard, Ashlyn Schroeder and Addison Chapman each drew bases-loaded walks to give McPherson a 5-0 lead.

Chapman added an RBI groundout in the third inning, and Carmin Pavlovich crushed a two-run home run to center in the fourth to extend the Bullpups’ lead.

Chapman earned the complete-game win in the circle, allowing four hits and two runs over seven innings, while striking out six and walking five.

McPherson collected 11 hits. Herrera, Huggard, Haely Hagemann and Pavlovich each recorded two hits, while Chapman and Schroeder drove in two runs apiece. The Bullpups walked 10 times, including three by Chapman.

Regan Witt led Mulvane at the plate, going 2-for-4. Gracyn Crow and Bailey Hall each recorded an RBI. Blake Ferraro drew three of Mulvane’s five walks.

Mulvane starter Sophie Bruce was tagged with the loss after allowing five runs on one hit and seven walks in two-thirds of an inning.

The Bullpups defeated Clay Center, 14-4, in the regional semifinal.

McPHERSON, Kan. — Carter Bengtson went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead McPherson to a 6-0 shutout of Buhler in Tuesday’s Class 4A regional&nbsp; championship baseball game, sending the Bullpups back to the state tournament after missing out last season.&nbsp;

McPherson advances to the Class 4A state tournament, set for May 29-30 at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina.

Bengtson doubled in the second inning, singled in the fourth and added another base hit in the fifth as part of McPherson’s seven-hit effort. The Bullpups took the lead in the second when Brenden Doile hit into a fielder’s choice that scored a run.

Ian Razak earned the win on the mound, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He allowed just three hits, struck out seven and walked three. Carter Allen closed out the final 1 1/3 innings in relief, allowing no hits and one walk.

Brody Seidl added two hits for McPherson.

Jacob Miller accounted for all three of Buhler’s hits, going 3-for-3 at the plate. Brayden Henry took the loss for the Crusaders, allowing six runs,&nbsp; three earned, while striking out six over six innings with no walks.

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostMcPHERSON, Kan. — A five-run first inning powered the McPherson Bullpups to a 9-2 victory over Mulvane in a Class 4A regional championship game Tuesday, securing a spot in the state tournament.McPherson advances to the Class 4A state tournament, scheduled for May 29-30 at Salina South High School. The Bullpups will be the No. 1 seed in the state tournament, as they're the lone unbeaten team in Class 4A.The Bullpups jumped out early as Addie Herrera delivered an RBI single, and Rylie Whitfield, Kynedi Huggard, Ashlyn Schroeder and Addison Chapman each drew bases-loaded walks to give McPherson a 5-0 lead.Chapman added an RBI groundout in the third inning, and Carmin Pavlovich crushed a two-run home run to center in the fourth to extend the Bullpups’ lead.Chapman earned the complete-game win in the circle, allowing four hits and two runs over seven innings, while striking out six and walking five.McPherson collected 11 hits. Herrera, Huggard, Haely Hagemann and Pavlovich each recorded two hits, while Chapman and Schroeder drove in two runs apiece. The Bullpups walked 10 times, including three by Chapman.Regan Witt led Mulvane at the plate, going 2-for-4. Gracyn Crow and Bailey Hall each recorded an RBI. Blake Ferraro drew three of Mulvane’s five walks.Mulvane starter Sophie Bruce was tagged with the loss after allowing five runs on one hit and seven walks in two-thirds of an inning.The Bullpups defeated Clay Center, 14-4, in the regional semifinal.<figure>
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 </figure>McPHERSON, Kan. — Carter Bengtson went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead McPherson to a 6-0 shutout of Buhler in Tuesday’s Class 4A regional&nbsp; championship baseball game, sending the Bullpups back to the state tournament after missing out last season.&nbsp;McPherson advances to the Class 4A state tournament, set for May 29-30 at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina.Bengtson doubled in the second inning, singled in the fourth and added another base hit in the fifth as part of McPherson’s seven-hit effort. The Bullpups took the lead in the second when Brenden Doile hit into a fielder’s choice that scored a run.Ian Razak earned the win on the mound, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He allowed just three hits, struck out seven and walked three. Carter Allen closed out the final 1 1/3 innings in relief, allowing no hits and one walk.Brody Seidl added two hits for McPherson.Jacob Miller accounted for all three of Buhler’s hits, going 3-for-3 at the plate. Brayden Henry took the loss for the Crusaders, allowing six runs,&nbsp; three earned, while striking out six over six innings with no walks.

⚾🥎 McPherson punches tickets to state tournaments

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

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson High School girls soccer team opened postseason play with a 7-2 victory over Goddard on Tuesday evening at the Salthawk Soccer Complex.

With the win, the Salthawks improved to 11-6-0 and advanced to the Class 5A regional championship game. They will travel to face Maize South at 7 p.m. Thursday in Maize. Maize South earned its spot with a 12-0 win over Ark City on Monday.

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 </figure><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON </a>Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson High School girls soccer team opened postseason play with a 7-2 victory over Goddard on Tuesday evening at the Salthawk Soccer Complex.With the win, the Salthawks improved to 11-6-0 and advanced to the Class 5A regional championship game. They will travel to face Maize South at 7 p.m. Thursday in Maize. Maize South earned its spot with a 12-0 win over Ark City on Monday.

⚽ Salthawks dominate Lions in regional opener

CLEARWATER, Fla. --&nbsp;American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year Blake Gillespie struck out 13 over 8.0 dominant innings as Charlotte bested Wichita State 7-1 on Tuesday evening at BayCare Ballpark.

The Shockers (20-35) drop into the loser's bracket and will take on the loser of the East Carolina-South Florida game that takes place later Tuesday evening.

Gillespie (7-4) allowed just four hits and one run over his 8.0 innings, conceding just a single walk. He held the Shockers off the board until the top of the eighth inning, when&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/zeb-henry/9413">Zeb Henry</a>&nbsp;yanked a one-out triple and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/camden-johnson/9183">Camden Johnson</a>&nbsp;singled him home one batter later to break up the shutout.

By then Charlotte (36-20) had built a 6-0 lead, scoring one run in the first, three in the second and two more in the third against Wichita State starter&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/grant-adler/9422">Grant Adler</a>&nbsp;(5-6), who was tagged for eight hits and six runs in his 2.1 innings.

Wichita State got good work from the bullpen, headlined by four scoreless innings from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/jeremiah-arnett/9174">Jeremiah Arnett</a>. All told, the combination of Arnett,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/drew-iverson/9182">Drew Iverson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/karsen-richard/9405">Karsen Richard</a>&nbsp;allowed just one run in 5.2 total innings.

Five different Charlotte hitters finished with two hits apiece as part of a 12-hit attack.

Wichita State will play the second of two loser's bracket games tomorrow, 47 minutes after the conclusion of the first game that begins at 12:00 pm CT.

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 </figure>Wichita State Athletics&nbsp;CLEARWATER, Fla. --&nbsp;American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year Blake Gillespie struck out 13 over 8.0 dominant innings as Charlotte bested Wichita State 7-1 on Tuesday evening at BayCare Ballpark.The Shockers (20-35) drop into the loser's bracket and will take on the loser of the East Carolina-South Florida game that takes place later Tuesday evening.Gillespie (7-4) allowed just four hits and one run over his 8.0 innings, conceding just a single walk. He held the Shockers off the board until the top of the eighth inning, when&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/zeb-henry/9413">Zeb Henry</a>&nbsp;yanked a one-out triple and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/camden-johnson/9183">Camden Johnson</a>&nbsp;singled him home one batter later to break up the shutout.By then Charlotte (36-20) had built a 6-0 lead, scoring one run in the first, three in the second and two more in the third against Wichita State starter&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/grant-adler/9422">Grant Adler</a>&nbsp;(5-6), who was tagged for eight hits and six runs in his 2.1 innings.Wichita State got good work from the bullpen, headlined by four scoreless innings from&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/jeremiah-arnett/9174">Jeremiah Arnett</a>. All told, the combination of Arnett,&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/drew-iverson/9182">Drew Iverson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/karsen-richard/9405">Karsen Richard</a>&nbsp;allowed just one run in 5.2 total innings.Five different Charlotte hitters finished with two hits apiece as part of a 12-hit attack.Wichita State will play the second of two loser's bracket games tomorrow, 47 minutes after the conclusion of the first game that begins at 12:00 pm CT.

⚾ Shockers drop AAC Tournament opener

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

WICHITA, Kan. — Hutchinson High’s Mitchell Rice earned a runner-up finish at the Class 5A regional boys golf tournament Tuesday at Auburn Hills Golf Course, carding an 8-over-par 80 to advance to the state tournament.

Rice finished five strokes behind Maize South’s Laken Matthews, who claimed medalist honors with a 75.

Hutchinson’s Alex Haas also qualified for state, placing 14th with a 90 as one of the top five individual finishers not on a top-three team.

Maize South, the regional host, dominated the team standings with a 320 to win by 55 strokes. Great Bend finished second at 375, followed by Salina South at 377. Hutchinson and Hays tied for fourth at 378.

Landyn Powell finished in a tie for 17th for the Salthawks, narrowly missing the individual cut.

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 </figure><a href="https://kansasgolfscores.com/ks_b_25/tourneyResults.php?tid=2787&amp;db=boys">CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS</a><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostWICHITA, Kan. — Hutchinson High’s Mitchell Rice earned a runner-up finish at the Class 5A regional boys golf tournament Tuesday at Auburn Hills Golf Course, carding an 8-over-par 80 to advance to the state tournament.Rice finished five strokes behind Maize South’s Laken Matthews, who claimed medalist honors with a 75.Hutchinson’s Alex Haas also qualified for state, placing 14th with a 90 as one of the top five individual finishers not on a top-three team.Maize South, the regional host, dominated the team standings with a 320 to win by 55 strokes. Great Bend finished second at 375, followed by Salina South at 377. Hutchinson and Hays tied for fourth at 378.Landyn Powell finished in a tie for 17th for the Salthawks, narrowly missing the individual cut.

⛳ Hutch High’s Rice finishes second at 5A regional; Haas earns state berth

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HESSTON, Kan. — Central Christian continued its dominance on the links Tuesday, capturing its fourth consecutive Class 1A regional boys golf championship at Hesston Golf Course.

The Cougars won the Goessel Regional by a commanding 56 strokes, posting a team score of 331. St. John-Hudson finished second at 387, with Ellis placing third at 403.

Sophomore Cael Kooiman led the way for Central Christian, claiming individual medalist honors with a 6-over-par 77. He edged his older brother, senior Ryland Kooiman, by three strokes.

Senior Nathan Reed added a fifth-place finish with an 85, while freshman Tyler Reed placed eighth after carding an 89.

Senior Tarren Scripsick finished 23rd with a 108, and senior Brody Froese finished 26th with a 110.

Pretty Prairie sophomore Braden Woods finished 33rd overall with a 125.

The Class 1A state tournament is scheduled for May 27-28 at Mariah Hills Golf Course in Dodge City.

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 </figure><a href="https://kansasgolfscores.com/ks_b_25/tourneyResults.php?tid=2828&amp;db=boys">CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS</a><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON </a>Hutch PostHESSTON, Kan. — Central Christian continued its dominance on the links Tuesday, capturing its fourth consecutive Class 1A regional boys golf championship at Hesston Golf Course.The Cougars won the Goessel Regional by a commanding 56 strokes, posting a team score of 331. St. John-Hudson finished second at 387, with Ellis placing third at 403.Sophomore Cael Kooiman led the way for Central Christian, claiming individual medalist honors with a 6-over-par 77. He edged his older brother, senior Ryland Kooiman, by three strokes.Senior Nathan Reed added a fifth-place finish with an 85, while freshman Tyler Reed placed eighth after carding an 89.Senior Tarren Scripsick finished 23rd with a 108, and senior Brody Froese finished 26th with a 110.Pretty Prairie sophomore Braden Woods finished 33rd overall with a 125.The Class 1A state tournament is scheduled for May 27-28 at Mariah Hills Golf Course in Dodge City.

⛳ Central Christian cruises to fourth straight 1A regional golf title

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WICHITA, Kan. — Halstead and Hesston will each be represented at the Class 3A state boys golf tournament following a competitive regional held Tuesday at Tallgrass Country Club.

Host Wichita-Trinity Academy claimed the regional title with a team score of 339, while Wichita-Collegiate finished second at 343. Both teams qualified for the state tournament.

Halstead’s Maxx Linton secured an individual state berth with a 17-over-par 88.

Hesston advanced two individual qualifiers: Austin Penner, who shot an 87, and Grant Waterson, who finished with an 88. Teammate Eli Frantz narrowly missed the cut after carding a 90.

The Class 3A state tournament is scheduled for May 27-28 at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course in Garden City.

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 </figure><a href="https://kansasgolfscores.com/ks_b_25/tourneyResults.php?tid=2838&amp;db=boys">CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS</a>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostWICHITA, Kan. — Halstead and Hesston will each be represented at the Class 3A state boys golf tournament following a competitive regional held Tuesday at Tallgrass Country Club.Host Wichita-Trinity Academy claimed the regional title with a team score of 339, while Wichita-Collegiate finished second at 343. Both teams qualified for the state tournament.Halstead’s Maxx Linton secured an individual state berth with a 17-over-par 88.Hesston advanced two individual qualifiers: Austin Penner, who shot an 87, and Grant Waterson, who finished with an 88. Teammate Eli Frantz narrowly missed the cut after carding a 90.The Class 3A state tournament is scheduled for May 27-28 at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course in Garden City.

⛳ Halstead, Hesston golfers qualify for 3A state tournament

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 </figure><div>Big 12 Conference
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Cincinnati infielder Kerrington Cross was named the Big 12 Player of the Year and Houston&rsquo;s Antoine Jean was tabbed the Big 12 Pitcher of the Year as the Conference unveiled its 2025 All-Big 12 Baseball Awards. The honorees were selected in a vote by the league&rsquo;s head coaches, who could not vote for their own players. &nbsp; Kansas&rsquo; Dan Fitzgerald was picked as Coach of the Year after leading the Jayhawks to program bests in both Big 12 series wins and series sweeps. Arizona State&rsquo;s Matt King and Oklahoma State&rsquo;s Harrison Bodendorf shared Co-Newcomer of the Year honors while TCU&rsquo;s Sawyer Strosnider earned Big 12 Freshman of the Year. Arizona&rsquo;s Tony Pluta rounded out the awards as the Scholar-Athlete of the Year. &nbsp; A total of 19 student-athletes were named to the All-Big 12 First Team, headlined by the unanimously-selected Cross. &nbsp; Cross led the Conference with a .414 batting average in 51 games and is seeking to become the second qualified Big 12 player to hit at least .400 in a season since 2011, joining WVU&rsquo;s JJ Wetherholt, who hit .449 in 2023 en route to player of the year honors. The Brownsburg, Indiana native boasts the fifth highest on-base percentage in the country (.538) and is the first Bearcat to win the award in Cincinnati&rsquo;s second year in the Conference. &nbsp; Jean recorded the lowest opponent batting average (.162) in the Big 12 as he held batters to 36 hits in 222 at-bats in 20 appearances. He led the Conference and ranked second nationally in hits allowed per nine innings (5.14) and strikeouts per nine innings (14.86). He is the first Cougar to win a yearly Big 12 award and the first reliever to be selected as Big 12 Pitcher of the Year. &nbsp; King led the Sun Devils with 27 multi-hit games in the regular season as he posted the second-best batting average in the Big 12 (.401). In Conference play, he was the league&rsquo;s leading hitter with a .424 batting average and was the only player to break the 50-hit mark in league play with 53 hits in 30 games. &nbsp; Bodendorf finished with a 10-1 record in 15 appearances as he led the league in wins. His 2.43 ERA was tied for the second-best in the league while he held batters to a .194 batting average, also second-best in the Conference. He is the third Cowboy in five years to win a share of Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, joining Christian Encarnacion-Strand in 2021 and Tyler Wulfert in 2023. &nbsp; Strosnider became the first Horned Frog since Brayden Taylor in 2021 to earn Big 12 Freshman of the Year. The freshman outfielder tallied nine triples this season, tied for the most in the country. He also tied for the third-most runs in Conference games with 34 runs scored in 29 games. &nbsp; Pluta was named the 2025 Big 12 Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year after leading the Big 12 with 11 saves while maintaining a 3.92 GPA. The aerospace engineering major from Palatine, Illinois, finished 16 games while appearing in 23 total games for the Wildcats. &nbsp; Fitzgerald led the Jayhawks to the most wins in program history as KU finished 42-14 overall. Out of the 42 wins, the 20 road wins and 20 Big 12 wins both set program records. Kansas&rsquo; eight consecutive road wins are tied for the most in program history and have helped the Jayhawks secure the No. 2 seed in the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship, the best seeding ever for KU. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Of the Year Player &ndash; Kerrington Cross, Cincinnati Pitcher &ndash; Antoine Jean, Houston Co-Newcomers &ndash; Matt King, Arizona State &amp; Harrison Bodendorf, Oklahoma St. Freshman &ndash; Sawyer Strosnider, TCU Scholar-Athlete &ndash; Tony Pluta, Arizona Coach &ndash; Dan Fitzgerald, Kansas &nbsp; &nbsp; All-Big 12 First Team C: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Logan Sauve, West Virginia IF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Matt King, Arizona State IF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tyriq Kemp, Baylor IF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kerrington Cross, Cincinnati* IF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brady Ballinger, Kansas IF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Core Jackson, Utah OF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Isaiah Jackson, Arizona State OF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sawyer Strosnider, TCU OF:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Damian Bravo, Texas Tech OF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Logan Hughes, Texas Tech DH: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Noah Franco, TCU UT: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Landon Hairston, Arizona State SP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Harrison Bodendorf, Oklahoma State SP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tommy LaPour, TCU SP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colter McAnelly, Utah SP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Griffin Kirn, West Virginia RP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cole Carlon, Arizona State RP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gabe Craig, Baylor RP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Antoine Jean, Houston *- unanimous selection &nbsp; All-Big 12 Second Team C:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jack Natili, Cincinnati C:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nolan Traeger, TCU IF:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mason White, Arizona IF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kyle Walker, Arizona State IF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Antonio Jimenez, UCF IF:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maximus Martin, Kansas State&nbsp;&nbsp; IF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Robin Villeneuve, Texas Tech OF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jackson Hauge, Kansas OF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keegan O&rsquo;Connor, Kansas State OF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chase Brunson, TCU OF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kyle West, West Virginia DH:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dariel Osoria, Kansas UT:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Karson Bowen, TCU SP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ben Jacobs, Arizona State SP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cooper Moore, Kansas SP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sean Youngerman, Oklahoma State SP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jack Kartsonas, West Virginia RP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tony Pluta, Arizona RP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sean Youngerman, Oklahoma State RP: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jack Cebert, Texas Tech &nbsp; Ties resulted in two catchers on the second team. All- Freshman Team Smith Bailey, Arizona Landon Hairston, Arizona State Pearson Riebock, Baylor Quinton Coats, Cincinnati Aj Evasco, Kansas St. Mason Brassfield, TCU Kade Eudy, TCU Noah Franco, TCU Sawyer Strosnider, TCU Nolan Traeger, TCU&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Austen Roellig, Utah Gavin Kelly, West Virginia &nbsp; &nbsp; Honorable Mention: &nbsp; Arizona: Adonys Guzman, Owen Kramkowski, Brendan Summerhill, Aaron Walton Arizona State: Brandon Compton, Josiah Cromwick, Lucas Kelly, Jack Martinez, Jacob Tobias, Kien Vu Baylor: Pearson Riebock, Travis Sanders BYU: Parker Goff, Ryder Robinson, Cooper Vest UCF: Edian Espinal, Dylan King, DeAmez Ross, Andrew Williamson Cincinnati: Kellen O'Connor, Nathan Taylor, Landyn Vidourek Kansas: Brady Counsell (INF/UT) Kansas State: Seth Dardar (INF/DH), Jacob Frost, James Guyette Oklahoma State: Colin Brueggemann, Ian Daugherty, Mario Pesca, Nolan Schubart, Brayden Smith, &nbsp; TCU: Mason Brassfield, Kade Eudy, Anthony Silva Utah: Austen Roellig West Virginia: Reese Bassinger, Chase Meyer, Jace Rinehart, Sam White</div>

⚾ Big 12 releases postseason awards

High school baseball and softball regional action continues today for class 4A, 3A, 2-1A.&nbsp;

See below for Hutch Post-area teams in action today.

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 </figure>High school baseball and softball regional action continues today for class 4A, 3A, 2-1A.&nbsp;See below for Hutch Post-area teams in action today.<h2>Class 4A (Baseball)</h2><div>Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; McPherson High School
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Game 1: No. 8 Buhler (17-9) vs. No. 9 Larned/La Crosse (15-9), 2 p.m.
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Game 2: No. 1 McPherson (23-3) vs. No. 16 Towanda-Circle (9-17), 25 minutes after Game 1
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Game 3: Semifinal &ndash; Winners of Game 1 and Game 2, 25 minutes after Game 2
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Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; Pratt High School
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Game 1: No. 7 Concordia (15-7) vs. No. 10 Abilene (14-10), 2 p.m.
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<li class="" data-start="213" data-end="296">
Game 2: No. 2 Pratt (22-4) vs. No. 15 Rose Hill (8-15), 25 minutes after Game 1
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Game 3: Semifinal &ndash; Winners of Game 1 and Game 2, 25 minutes after Game 2
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</ul>
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Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; Clay Center High School
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<li class="" data-start="155" data-end="255">
Game 1: No. 5 Hoisington/Claflin-Central Plains (15-6) vs. No. 12 Lyons/Sterling (13-10), 2 p.m.
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Game 2: No. 4 Clay Center/Wakefield (17-6) vs. No. 13 Chapman (11-13), 25 minutes after Game 1
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Game 3: Semifinal &ndash; Winners of Game 1 and Game 2, 25 minutes after Game 2
</li>
</ul></div><h2>Class 4A (Softball)</h2><div>Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; McPherson High School
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<li class="" data-start="163" data-end="238">
Game 1: No. 8 Mulvane (15-9) vs. No. 9 Larned/La Crosse (15-11), 2 p.m.
</li>
<li class="" data-start="239" data-end="338">
Game 2: No. 1 McPherson (26-0) vs. No. 16 Clay Center/Wakefield (7-17), 25 minutes after Game 1
</li>
<li class="" data-start="339" data-end="416">
Game 3: Semifinal &ndash; Winners of Game 1 and Game 2, 25 minutes after Game 2
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</ul>
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Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; Chapman High School
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<li class="" data-start="147" data-end="224">
Game 1: No. 7 Pratt (17-9) vs. No. 10 Andale/Garden Plain (13-11), 2 p.m.
</li>
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Game 2: No. 2 Chapman (21-3) vs. No. 15 Concordia (8-12), 25 minutes after Game 1
</li>
<li class="" data-start="311" data-end="388">
Game 3: Semifinal &ndash; Winners of Game 1 and Game 2, 25 minutes after Game 2
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</ul>
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Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; Clearwater High School
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<li class="" data-start="153" data-end="221">
Game 1: No. 6 Buhler (17-9) vs. No. 11 Rose Hill (12-12), 2 p.m.
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<li class="" data-start="222" data-end="315">
Game 2: No. 3 Clearwater (22-4) vs. No. 14 Hugoton/Moscow (9-13), 25 minutes after Game 1
</li>
<li class="" data-start="316" data-end="393">
Game 3: Semifinal &ndash; Winners of Game 1 and Game 2, 25 minutes after Game 2
</li>
</ul></div><h2>Class 3A (Baseball)</h2><div>Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; Trinity Academy, Wichita
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<li class="" data-start="173" data-end="234">
Game 1: Wichita-Trinity Academy (20-5) vs. Kingman/Norwich (15-10), Noon
</li>
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Game 2: Cheney (18-5) vs. Wichita Collegiate (12-11), 25 minutes after Game 1
</li>
<li class="" data-start="302" data-end="379">
Game 3: Semifinal &ndash; Winners of Game 1 and Game 2, 25 minutes after Game 2
</li>
</ul></div><h2>Class 3A (Softball)</h2><div>Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; Halstead High School
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<li class="" data-start="213" data-end="308">
Game 1 (Play-In): No. 8 Anthony/Harper-Chaparral (4-16) vs. No. 9 Belle Plaine (3-19), Noon
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Game 2: No. 1 Wichita-Trinity Academy (21-3) vs. Winner of Play-In Game, 25 minutes after Game 1
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Game 3: No. 4 Cheney (16-6) vs. No. 5 Kingman/Norwich (16-8), 25 minutes after Game 2
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Game 4: No. 2 Halstead (20-3) vs. No. 7 CSA Reds (13-12), 25 minutes after Game 3
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Game 5: No. 3 Haven (21-4) vs. No. 6 Hesston (14-10), 25 minutes after Game 4
</li>
</ul></div><h2>Class 2-1A (Baseball)</h2><div>Postponed to Wednesday, May 21
Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; Marion High School
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<li class="" data-start="155" data-end="208">
Game 1: Sedgwick (25-0) vs. Whitewater-Remington (14-8), 2 p.m.
</li>
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Game 2: Little River (20-3) vs. Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic (14-7), 4 p.m.
</li>
<li class="" data-start="274" data-end="334">
Game 3: Semifinal &ndash; Winners of Game 1 and Game 2, 6 p.m.
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</ul></div><h2>Class 2-1A (Softball)</h2><div>Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; Leon-Bluestem High School
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<li class="" data-start="250" data-end="318">
Game 1: No. 4 Sedgwick (9-12) vs. No. 5 Hillsboro (8-16), 3 p.m.
</li>
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Game 2: No. 1 Leon-Bluestem (17-3) vs. No. 8 Canton-Galva/McPherson-Elyria Christian (1-19), 25 minutes after Game 1
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</ul>
Tuesday, May 20 &ndash; Moundridge High School
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<li class="" data-start="487" data-end="581">
Game 1: No. 2 Whitewater-Remington (16-4) vs. No. 7 Wichita-The Independent (4-16), 3 p.m.
</li>
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Game 2: No. 3 Moundridge (16-9) vs. No. 6 Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic (7-15), 25 minutes after Game 1
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</ul>
Tuesday, May 20 &ndash;&nbsp;Inman High School
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Game 1: No. 1 Bennington (22-1) vs. No. 5 Sterling (9-10), 3 p.m.
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<li class="" data-start="582" data-end="687">
Game 2:&nbsp;No. 2&nbsp;Inman (20-1) vs. No. 6 Salina-Sacred Heart (10-15),&nbsp;25 minutes after Game 1
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<li class="" data-start="582" data-end="687">Championship Game: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 25 minutes after Game 2</li>
</ul></div>

⚾🥎 Hutch Post-area regional schedule for Tuesday

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🎧⚾ Royals win on west coast, regional baseball/softball, ⛳ area teams punch ticket to state, 

<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Class 5A</h2><div>Date:&nbsp;May&nbsp;20
Golf Course:&nbsp;Wichita-Auburn Hills Golf Course
Host:&nbsp;Maize South
Tee Time:&nbsp;8:30 a.m.
Schools:&nbsp;Great Bend, Hays, Hutchinson, Maize South, Newton, Salina Central, Salina South</div><h2>Class 3A</h2><div>Date:&nbsp;May&nbsp;20
Golf Course:&nbsp;Wichita-Tallgrass Country Club
Host:&nbsp;Wichita-Trinity Academy
Tee Time:&nbsp;8:30 a.m.
Schools:&nbsp;Beloit, Burlington, Council Grove, Gypsum-Southeast of Saline, Halstead, Hesston, Minneapolis, Wichita Collegiate, Wichita-Trinity Academy</div><h2>Class 1A</h2><div>Date:&nbsp;May&nbsp;20
Golf Course:&nbsp;Hesston Golf Course
Host:&nbsp;Goessel
Tee Time:&nbsp;9&nbsp;a.m.
Schools:&nbsp;Canton-Galva, Ellis, Goessel, Hutchinson-Central Christian, Lost Springs-Centre, Osborne, Pretty Prairie, Sedan, St. John-Hudson, Stafford, Victoria, Wichita Independent</div>

⛳ Hutch Post-area regional schedule for Tuesday

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kris Bubic threw seven scoreless innings,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bubic-nohitter-royals-massey-error-flores-e0228b731773cfba601e75c8f21c75d2">losing a no-hit bid in the sixth on an official scoring change,</a>&nbsp;and Vinnie Pasquantino hit a two-run homer in the eighth as the Kansas City Royals got past the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Monday night.

Bubic, a left-hander who went to Mitty High School in San Jose and then to Stanford, carried his no-hit bid until there were two outs in the sixth. Wilmer Flores hit a grounder to the right side. Second baseman Michael Massey ranged to his left and slipped as the ball got past him. The play originally was ruled an error on Massey, then was changed to a single.

Casey Schmitt’s clean double down the left-field line with one out in the seventh was the only other hit Bubic (5-2) allowed. His ERA fell to 1.47 as he struck out five and walked three.

Giants left-hander Robbie Ray also worked seven shutout innings, lowering his ERA to 2.67. Ray gave up six hits, struck out seven and walked one.

Tyler Rogers (2-2) replaced Ray to begin the eighth in a scoreless game. Jonathan India’s one-out double preceded Pasquantino’s two-out drive over the right-field wall, the first baseman’s eighth home run of the season.

The Giants scored on Jung Hoo Lee’s RBI double in the bottom of the eighth but the Royals got an insurance run on Kyle Isbel’s RBI single off Jordan Hicks in the ninth.

Carlos Estévez pitched a scoreless inning for his 14th save.

After Schmitt’s double, the Giants had runners at second and third with one out in the seventh. Tyler Fitzgerald then hit a soft liner to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who flipped the ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia to double off Willy Adames and end the inning.

The Giants had won all nine of Ray’s starts this season before Monday.

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-4, 3.76 ERA) faces Giants RHP Hayden Birdsong (1-0, 2.31) on Tuesday night.

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 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</figcaption>
 </figure>SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kris Bubic threw seven scoreless innings,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bubic-nohitter-royals-massey-error-flores-e0228b731773cfba601e75c8f21c75d2">losing a no-hit bid in the sixth on an official scoring change,</a>&nbsp;and Vinnie Pasquantino hit a two-run homer in the eighth as the Kansas City Royals got past the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Monday night.Bubic, a left-hander who went to Mitty High School in San Jose and then to Stanford, carried his no-hit bid until there were two outs in the sixth. Wilmer Flores hit a grounder to the right side. Second baseman Michael Massey ranged to his left and slipped as the ball got past him. The play originally was ruled an error on Massey, then was changed to a single.Casey Schmitt’s clean double down the left-field line with one out in the seventh was the only other hit Bubic (5-2) allowed. His ERA fell to 1.47 as he struck out five and walked three.Giants left-hander Robbie Ray also worked seven shutout innings, lowering his ERA to 2.67. Ray gave up six hits, struck out seven and walked one.Tyler Rogers (2-2) replaced Ray to begin the eighth in a scoreless game. Jonathan India’s one-out double preceded Pasquantino’s two-out drive over the right-field wall, the first baseman’s eighth home run of the season.The Giants scored on Jung Hoo Lee’s RBI double in the bottom of the eighth but the Royals got an insurance run on Kyle Isbel’s RBI single off Jordan Hicks in the ninth.Carlos Estévez pitched a scoreless inning for his 14th save.<h2>Key moment</h2>After Schmitt’s double, the Giants had runners at second and third with one out in the seventh. Tyler Fitzgerald then hit a soft liner to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who flipped the ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia to double off Willy Adames and end the inning.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Giants had won all nine of Ray’s starts this season before Monday.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-4, 3.76 ERA) faces Giants RHP Hayden Birdsong (1-0, 2.31) on Tuesday night.

⚾️ Bubic's 7 shutout innings, Pasquantino's homer lift the Royals over the Giants 

WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Sports Commission announced Tuesday the 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, which honors the top Division I catcher in the country.

This year, 92 catchers representing 27 conferences were nominated between Feb. 12 and May 9. From that group, the Buster Posey Award selection committee narrowed the list to 13 semifinalists on May 14. Voting for the three finalists will begin Monday, May 26, and conclude Wednesday, June 4, at 5 p.m. Central time. The vote includes input from Division I coaches, sports information directors, scouts, and members of the award committee.

The three finalists selected will be invited to Wichita for the Buster Posey Award Ceremony, which is part of the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet on Thursday, June 26, at INTRUST Bank Arena. Tickets for the banquet went on sale May 16. More information and updates are available at <a href="http://wichitasports.com">wichitasports.com</a>.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Sports Commission announced Tuesday the 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, which honors the top Division I catcher in the country.This year, 92 catchers representing 27 conferences were nominated between Feb. 12 and May 9. From that group, the Buster Posey Award selection committee narrowed the list to 13 semifinalists on May 14. Voting for the three finalists will begin Monday, May 26, and conclude Wednesday, June 4, at 5 p.m. Central time. The vote includes input from Division I coaches, sports information directors, scouts, and members of the award committee.2025 Buster Posey Award Semifinalists:<ul>
 <li>Caden Bodine, Coastal Carolina
</li><li>Jack Collins, Cal Poly
</li><li>Rylan Galvan, Texas
</li><li>Adonys Guzman, Arizona
</li><li>Luke Heyman, Florida
</li><li>Grant Jay, Dallas Baptist
</li><li>Vahn Lackey, Georgia Tech
</li><li>Steven Lancia, Texas Rio Grande Valley
</li><li>Jack Quinlan, Army
</li><li>Luke Stevenson, North Carolina
</li><li>Justin Stransky, Fresno State
</li><li>Carson Tinney, Notre Dame
</li><li>Wilson Weber, Oregon State
</li>
 </ul>The three finalists selected will be invited to Wichita for the Buster Posey Award Ceremony, which is part of the Greater Wichita Sports Banquet on Thursday, June 26, at INTRUST Bank Arena. Tickets for the banquet went on sale May 16. More information and updates are available at <a href="http://wichitasports.com">wichitasports.com</a>.

⚾ 13 semifinalists for Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award announced

LUCAS, Kan. — Tim Rhodes went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a home run to help lead the Hesston Swathers to a 10-0 run-rule victory over Beloit on Monday evening to punch their ticket back to the Class 3A state tournament.

The Swathers qualify for state with a 16-6 record, while the Trojans end their season with a 12-9 mark.

Rhodes doubled in the first and third innings before launching a two-run homer to right field in the fifth to end the game. The Swathers finished with nine hits, including a two-run home run by Andrew Huxman in the third inning and an RBI single by Blayne Wilson in the fifth.

Brody Curran was dominant on the mound, striking out 10 while allowing just two hits in a five-inning complete game. He did not issue a walk.

Hesston opened the scoring with a pair of sacrifice flies in the second inning, including one from Landen Meyer. In the third, Levi Flaming delivered an RBI double ahead of Huxman’s two-run blast to extend the lead to 5-0.

Flaming went 2-for-2, while Rhodes, Huxman and Curran each drove in two runs. Defensively, Hesston turned a double play and committed no errors. Meyer led the team with 10 chances in the field.

Beloit starter Brooks Dunstan took the loss, allowing five runs on five hits over 2 2/3 innings. Paxton Fouts and Ashton Bletscher each recorded a hit for the Trojans.

Hesston defeated Minneapolis and Halstead prior to their win over Beloit, while Beloit beat Nickerson and Ellsworth.

The Class 3A state tournament will be held May 30-31 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan.

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 </figure>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostLUCAS, Kan. — Tim Rhodes went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a home run to help lead the Hesston Swathers to a 10-0 run-rule victory over Beloit on Monday evening to punch their ticket back to the Class 3A state tournament.The Swathers qualify for state with a 16-6 record, while the Trojans end their season with a 12-9 mark.Rhodes doubled in the first and third innings before launching a two-run homer to right field in the fifth to end the game. The Swathers finished with nine hits, including a two-run home run by Andrew Huxman in the third inning and an RBI single by Blayne Wilson in the fifth.Brody Curran was dominant on the mound, striking out 10 while allowing just two hits in a five-inning complete game. He did not issue a walk.Hesston opened the scoring with a pair of sacrifice flies in the second inning, including one from Landen Meyer. In the third, Levi Flaming delivered an RBI double ahead of Huxman’s two-run blast to extend the lead to 5-0.Flaming went 2-for-2, while Rhodes, Huxman and Curran each drove in two runs. Defensively, Hesston turned a double play and committed no errors. Meyer led the team with 10 chances in the field.Beloit starter Brooks Dunstan took the loss, allowing five runs on five hits over 2 2/3 innings. Paxton Fouts and Ashton Bletscher each recorded a hit for the Trojans.Hesston defeated Minneapolis and Halstead prior to their win over Beloit, while Beloit beat Nickerson and Ellsworth.The Class 3A state tournament will be held May 30-31 at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan.

⚾ Rhodes leads Swathers back to 3A state tournament

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No. 1 Hesston def. No. 5 Halstead, 12-7
No. 2 Beloit def. No. 3 Ellsworth, 8-5
No. 1 Hesston def. No. 2 Beloit, 10-0
*Hesston advances to the Class 3A state tournament with a 16-6 record
&nbsp;</div><h2>Class 3A (Softball)</h2><div>Minneapolis Regional
No. 5 Smoky Valley def. No. 4 Russell/Victoria, 16-4
No. 1 Minneapolis def. No. 8 Plainville/Stockton, 16-0
No. 1 Minneapolis def. No. 5 Smoky Valley, 13-3
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No. 6 Lyons def. No. 3 Ellsworth, 7-6
No. 2 Beloit def. No. 7 Nickerson, 7-6
No. 2 Beloit def. No. 6 Lyons, 15-0
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No. 1 Minneapolis will play No. 2 Beloit on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
&nbsp;</div><h2>Class 2-1A (Softball)</h2><div>Inman&nbsp;Regional
No. 5 Sterling def. No. 4 Elinwood, 20-13
No. 1 Bennington def. No. 8 Little River, 7-2
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No. 6 Salina-Sacred Heart def. No. 3 Sylvan-Lucas, 7-2
No. 2 Inman def. No. 7 Ell-Saline, 15-0
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No. 1 Bennington will play No. 5 Sterling on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Inman
No. 2 Inman will play No. 6 Salina-Sacred Heart on Tuesday 25 minutes following previous game
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⚾🥎 Hutch Post-area regional scoreboard for Monday

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler High School’s girls soccer team opened the postseason in dominant fashion, blanking Winfield 8-0 on Monday night at Crusader Stadium.

The Crusaders improved to 12-5-0 with the win, while the Vikings ended their season at 0-16-1.

Alyssa Berner, Mikaela Jarrett and Kennedee Applegate each scored twice for Buhler. Juliette Shank and Madi McCool each added a goal to round out the scoring.

Jarrett led the team with three assists, while Zoey Dick, Kenzie Polk, Berner and Nicole Anselmo each contributed one.

The victory marked Buhler’s 10th shutout of the season. The Crusaders will host the winner of Tuesday’s Wichita Collegiate vs. Mulvane matchup in the regional championship Thursday at 6 p.m. in Buhler.

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 </figure><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostBUHLER, Kan. — Buhler High School’s girls soccer team opened the postseason in dominant fashion, blanking Winfield 8-0 on Monday night at Crusader Stadium.The Crusaders improved to 12-5-0 with the win, while the Vikings ended their season at 0-16-1.Alyssa Berner, Mikaela Jarrett and Kennedee Applegate each scored twice for Buhler. Juliette Shank and Madi McCool each added a goal to round out the scoring.Jarrett led the team with three assists, while Zoey Dick, Kenzie Polk, Berner and Nicole Anselmo each contributed one.The victory marked Buhler’s 10th shutout of the season. The Crusaders will host the winner of Tuesday’s Wichita Collegiate vs. Mulvane matchup in the regional championship Thursday at 6 p.m. in Buhler.

⚽ Buhler blanks Winfield in regional opener

IRVING,&nbsp;Texas –&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/dominic-voegele/16130">Dominic Voegele</a>&nbsp;was named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week for the third time this season, the conference office announced on Monday.

Voegele pitched seven dominant shutout innings and struck out six with no walks to help Kansas win on the road 3-0 at No. 14 West Virginia. He retired the first eight batters of the game and cruised through the first three innings. In both the fourth and fifth innings, West Virginia had a runner in scoring position with one out and Voegele navigated his way around it&nbsp;both times. Voegele earned his seventh win of the season and sixth quality start of the year.

The Columbia, Illinois, native has gone at least six innings in each of his last four starts. Voegele ranks second in the Big 12 with 87.0 innings pitched, is tied for third with seven wins and is seventh in the league with 80 strikeouts. He is tied for the most innings pitched in Big 12 games with 67.1 innings.

Voegele won Big 12 Pitcher of the Week twice earlier this season on March 31 and April 28.&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/brady-ballinger/16147">Brady Ballinger</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/tommy-barth/16141">Tommy Barth</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/michael-brooks/16122">Michael Brooks</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jackson-hauge/16155">Jackson Hauge</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cooper-moore/16136">Cooper Moore</a>&nbsp;have all won Big 12 weekly awards this season in addition to Voegele. Kansas leads the conference for most individ­uals to receive a weekly award this season and it is also the most in a season in program history. The six Jayhawks have combined for nine Big 12 weekly awards.

Kansas (42-14, 20-10 Big 12) earned the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Championship, marking its highest Big 12 finish in program history. The Jayhawks are set to play their first game in the tournament on Thursday at 4 p.m. CT at Globe Life Field.

KU finished with more overall wins (42) and conference wins (20) than any team in the Big 12. Kansas is also the only team in the country with at least 40 overall wins, 20 conference wins and 20 road wins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>IRVING,&nbsp;Texas –&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/dominic-voegele/16130">Dominic Voegele</a>&nbsp;was named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week for the third time this season, the conference office announced on Monday.Voegele pitched seven dominant shutout innings and struck out six with no walks to help Kansas win on the road 3-0 at No. 14 West Virginia. He retired the first eight batters of the game and cruised through the first three innings. In both the fourth and fifth innings, West Virginia had a runner in scoring position with one out and Voegele navigated his way around it&nbsp;both times. Voegele earned his seventh win of the season and sixth quality start of the year.The Columbia, Illinois, native has gone at least six innings in each of his last four starts. Voegele ranks second in the Big 12 with 87.0 innings pitched, is tied for third with seven wins and is seventh in the league with 80 strikeouts. He is tied for the most innings pitched in Big 12 games with 67.1 innings.Voegele won Big 12 Pitcher of the Week twice earlier this season on March 31 and April 28.&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/brady-ballinger/16147">Brady Ballinger</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/tommy-barth/16141">Tommy Barth</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/michael-brooks/16122">Michael Brooks</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jackson-hauge/16155">Jackson Hauge</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cooper-moore/16136">Cooper Moore</a>&nbsp;have all won Big 12 weekly awards this season in addition to Voegele. Kansas leads the conference for most individ­uals to receive a weekly award this season and it is also the most in a season in program history. The six Jayhawks have combined for nine Big 12 weekly awards.Kansas (42-14, 20-10 Big 12) earned the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Championship, marking its highest Big 12 finish in program history. The Jayhawks are set to play their first game in the tournament on Thursday at 4 p.m. CT at Globe Life Field.KU finished with more overall wins (42) and conference wins (20) than any team in the Big 12. Kansas is also the only team in the country with at least 40 overall wins, 20 conference wins and 20 road wins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ KU's Voegele named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week

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McPHERSON, Kan. — Buhler captured the Class 4A regional golf championship on Monday at Turkey Creek Golf Course, edging out a competitive field behind a balanced team effort and a clutch playoff performance from senior Zach Chance.

Buhler posted a team score of 321 to secure the regional title. Clearwater’s low total of 101 did not count in the team standings due to having just two golfers. Pratt and Concordia tied for second at 332, but the Greenbacks earned the runner-up trophy by virtue of the better fifth score, Hudson Rector's 89, compared to Concordia's Baylor Knox with a 96.

Zach Chance led the Crusaders with an 2-over-par 72 and claimed medalist honors after winning a two-hole playoff over Abilene’s Aaron Hartman. Buhler also received top-15 finishes from Drew DeMeyer (79), Isaiah Heredia (85), Nick Chance (85), and James Dingler (85), while Jace Heimerman rounded out the team score with an 89.

Pratt’s Grant McAtee was third individually with a 73, followed by Quinton Humble (84), Beau Ferrell (87), Mathew Garnett (88), and Rector (89).

McPherson finished fourth in the team standings with a 340. Cole Cooper led the Bullpups with a 76, good for fourth place individually and a state qualification as one of the top five individual finishers not on a qualifying team. Paxton Ingels added an 85, Hudson Krehbiel shot 88, Kameron Buckbee posted 91, and Lawson Ediger carded a 99. Teigan Younger shot 107.

Joining Cooper as individual state qualifiers from non-advancing teams were Hartman (Abilene), Lane Stand (Hugoton, 79), Paxton Ingels (McPherson, 85), and Presley Borgerding (Clay Center, 85).

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 </figure><a href="https://kansasgolfscores.com/ks_b_25/tourneyResults.php?tid=2832&amp;db=boys">CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS</a>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostMcPHERSON, Kan. — Buhler captured the Class 4A regional golf championship on Monday at Turkey Creek Golf Course, edging out a competitive field behind a balanced team effort and a clutch playoff performance from senior Zach Chance.Buhler posted a team score of 321 to secure the regional title. Clearwater’s low total of 101 did not count in the team standings due to having just two golfers. Pratt and Concordia tied for second at 332, but the Greenbacks earned the runner-up trophy by virtue of the better fifth score, Hudson Rector's 89, compared to Concordia's Baylor Knox with a 96.Zach Chance led the Crusaders with an 2-over-par 72 and claimed medalist honors after winning a two-hole playoff over Abilene’s Aaron Hartman. Buhler also received top-15 finishes from Drew DeMeyer (79), Isaiah Heredia (85), Nick Chance (85), and James Dingler (85), while Jace Heimerman rounded out the team score with an 89.Pratt’s Grant McAtee was third individually with a 73, followed by Quinton Humble (84), Beau Ferrell (87), Mathew Garnett (88), and Rector (89).McPherson finished fourth in the team standings with a 340. Cole Cooper led the Bullpups with a 76, good for fourth place individually and a state qualification as one of the top five individual finishers not on a qualifying team. Paxton Ingels added an 85, Hudson Krehbiel shot 88, Kameron Buckbee posted 91, and Lawson Ediger carded a 99. Teigan Younger shot 107.Joining Cooper as individual state qualifiers from non-advancing teams were Hartman (Abilene), Lane Stand (Hugoton, 79), Paxton Ingels (McPherson, 85), and Presley Borgerding (Clay Center, 85).

⛳ Buhler wins 4A regional title at Turkey Creek; Chance claims medalist honors in playoff

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KINGMAN, Kan. — Kingman's Kory Meireis punched his ticket to the Class 3A state golf tournament with an individual title Monday at the regional held at Eagles Pub and Golf Course. Despite Meireis’ standout round of 79, the Eagles narrowly missed qualifying as a team, finishing fourth with a 361, just two strokes behind the final qualifying spot.

Cheney captured the team title with a 347, followed by Hoisington (358) and Garden Plain (359) to round out the state qualifiers. The top three teams from each of the four regional tournaments advance to next week’s state championship.

Meireis earned one of five individual state berths awarded to golfers not on advancing teams. Kingman also received scoring contributions from Chaz Snyder (88), Will McBeth (91), Jace Sasina (103) and Malachi Graber (116).

Lyons placed sixth in the team standings with a 424. Noah Geeves led the Lions with a 94, while Landon Ankerhol shot 97, Easten Benevide 116, Robert Beitler 117, Lucas Timberlake 124 and Diego Cabral 132.

Haven was not in team contention but was led by Kyler Nikkel’s 103. Kolton Altvater added a 105 and Jacob Myers shot 112.

Nickerson’s Addrick Nelson carded a 109, while Alfonso Lozano finished at 132.

Joining Meireis in the group of individual qualifiers were Ellsworth’s Aidan Johnson (92), Lyons’ Noah Geeves (94), Ellsworth’s Micah Galvan (98), and Ellsworth’s Cooper McGowan (99). All five advanced as the lowest individual scores from non-qualifying teams.

The Class 3A state tournament will be held May 27-28 at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course in Garden City.

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 </figure><a href="https://kansasgolfscores.com/ks_b_25/tourneyResults.php?tid=2831&amp;db=boys">CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS</a>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostKINGMAN, Kan. — Kingman's Kory Meireis punched his ticket to the Class 3A state golf tournament with an individual title Monday at the regional held at Eagles Pub and Golf Course. Despite Meireis’ standout round of 79, the Eagles narrowly missed qualifying as a team, finishing fourth with a 361, just two strokes behind the final qualifying spot.Cheney captured the team title with a 347, followed by Hoisington (358) and Garden Plain (359) to round out the state qualifiers. The top three teams from each of the four regional tournaments advance to next week’s state championship.Meireis earned one of five individual state berths awarded to golfers not on advancing teams. Kingman also received scoring contributions from Chaz Snyder (88), Will McBeth (91), Jace Sasina (103) and Malachi Graber (116).Lyons placed sixth in the team standings with a 424. Noah Geeves led the Lions with a 94, while Landon Ankerhol shot 97, Easten Benevide 116, Robert Beitler 117, Lucas Timberlake 124 and Diego Cabral 132.Haven was not in team contention but was led by Kyler Nikkel’s 103. Kolton Altvater added a 105 and Jacob Myers shot 112.Nickerson’s Addrick Nelson carded a 109, while Alfonso Lozano finished at 132.Joining Meireis in the group of individual qualifiers were Ellsworth’s Aidan Johnson (92), Lyons’ Noah Geeves (94), Ellsworth’s Micah Galvan (98), and Ellsworth’s Cooper McGowan (99). All five advanced as the lowest individual scores from non-qualifying teams.The Class 3A state tournament will be held May 27-28 at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course in Garden City.

⛳ Kingman's Meireis qualifies for state, team falls just short at 3A regional

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SALINA, Kan. — Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic punched its ticket to the Class 2A state boys golf tournament with a runner-up finish Monday at the Sacred Heart regional held at Salina Municipal Golf Course. 

The Celtics shot a team total of 319, finishing behind perennial power Salina Sacred Heart (307) and ahead of third-place Ellinwood (355) to secure one of three team qualifying spots.

Trinity Catholic was led by senior Tyler Casebolt, who placed third individually with a 6-over-par 76. Three more Celtics, Miles Blaylock (80), Lincoln Barnes (81), and Seamus Hogan (82), joined Casebolt in the top 10, while Matt Armour and Ian Shaw each carded 88s to round out Trinity’s lineup.

Inman did not advance as a team, finishing seventh with a 449. However, Creighton Fries earned an individual state berth after shooting a 97, which tied for 23rd overall and landed him among the top five individual qualifiers not on a state-advancing team.

Sterling’s Cameron Morris carded an 85, placing ninth overall and earning one of the five individual state berths for players not on a qualifying team. Teammates Waylon Schmidt (95) and Lane Weigel (106) rounded out the Black Bears' scoring.

Inman’s top finisher was Creighton Fries, who shot 97 and tied for 23rd. Keetan McEuen added a 111, followed by Braeden Stutzman (118) and Brett Jerrick (123).

The top five individual qualifiers not on advancing teams were Morris (Sterling), Colten Gehrke (Herington), Karson Sasse (Smith Center), Cole Kirchoff (Smith Center), and Breken Coup (Solomon).

The Class 2A state tournament will be held May 27-28 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson.

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 </figure><a href="https://kansasgolfscores.com/ks_b_25/tourneyResults.php?tid=2836&amp;db=boys">CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS</a>SEAN BOSTON Hutch PostSALINA, Kan. — Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic punched its ticket to the Class 2A state boys golf tournament with a runner-up finish Monday at the Sacred Heart regional held at Salina Municipal Golf Course. The Celtics shot a team total of 319, finishing behind perennial power Salina Sacred Heart (307) and ahead of third-place Ellinwood (355) to secure one of three team qualifying spots.Trinity Catholic was led by senior Tyler Casebolt, who placed third individually with a 6-over-par 76. Three more Celtics, Miles Blaylock (80), Lincoln Barnes (81), and Seamus Hogan (82), joined Casebolt in the top 10, while Matt Armour and Ian Shaw each carded 88s to round out Trinity’s lineup.Inman did not advance as a team, finishing seventh with a 449. However, Creighton Fries earned an individual state berth after shooting a 97, which tied for 23rd overall and landed him among the top five individual qualifiers not on a state-advancing team.Sterling’s Cameron Morris carded an 85, placing ninth overall and earning one of the five individual state berths for players not on a qualifying team. Teammates Waylon Schmidt (95) and Lane Weigel (106) rounded out the Black Bears' scoring.Inman’s top finisher was Creighton Fries, who shot 97 and tied for 23rd. Keetan McEuen added a 111, followed by Braeden Stutzman (118) and Brett Jerrick (123).The top five individual qualifiers not on advancing teams were Morris (Sterling), Colten Gehrke (Herington), Karson Sasse (Smith Center), Cole Kirchoff (Smith Center), and Breken Coup (Solomon).The Class 2A state tournament will be held May 27-28 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson.

⛳ Trinity Catholic advances to state with runner-up finish at 2A regional

IRVING, Texas — The Big 12 Conference is taking its baseball championship west.

Starting in 2026, the Big 12 Baseball Championship will relocate to Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona, the spring training home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. The 10,714-seat facility, recently named USA Today’s top-ranked spring training venue, will host the conference tournament May 20-23, 2026.

The move ends the tournament’s run at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, where it has been held since 2022. The Big 12 will continue to work with REV Entertainment, the event management company behind both Globe Life Field and Surprise Stadium, to coordinate the championship’s operations.

Surprise Stadium features a variety of amenities including lawn seating, premium suites, and air-conditioned seating areas. In addition to hosting MLB spring training for over 20 years, the stadium is home to Arizona Fall League games and will add an annual college baseball tournament beginning in 2026.

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 </figure>IRVING, Texas — The Big 12 Conference is taking its baseball championship west.Starting in 2026, the Big 12 Baseball Championship will relocate to Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona, the spring training home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. The 10,714-seat facility, recently named USA Today’s top-ranked spring training venue, will host the conference tournament May 20-23, 2026.The move ends the tournament’s run at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, where it has been held since 2022. The Big 12 will continue to work with REV Entertainment, the event management company behind both Globe Life Field and Surprise Stadium, to coordinate the championship’s operations.Surprise Stadium features a variety of amenities including lawn seating, premium suites, and air-conditioned seating areas. In addition to hosting MLB spring training for over 20 years, the stadium is home to Arizona Fall League games and will add an annual college baseball tournament beginning in 2026.

⚾ Big 12 Tournament moves to desert starting in 2026

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 </figure><h2>Class 4A</h2><div>Date:&nbsp;May 19
Golf Course:&nbsp;McPherson-Turkey Creek Golf Course
Host:&nbsp;McPherson
Tee Time:&nbsp;9 a.m.
Schools:&nbsp;Abilene, Buhler, Clay Center, Clearwater, Concordia, Hugoton, McPherson, Pratt, Ulysses</div><h2>Class 3A</h2><div>Date:&nbsp;May 19
Golf Course:&nbsp;Kingman-Eagles Pub &amp; Golf Course
Host:&nbsp;Kingman
Tee Time:&nbsp;9 a.m.
Schools:&nbsp;Anthony/Harper-Chaparral, Cheney, Ellsworth, Garden Plain, Haven, Hoisington, Kingman, Larned, Lyons, Nickerson</div><h2>Class 2A</h2><div>Date:&nbsp;May 19
Golf Course:&nbsp;Erie-Prairie Ridge Golf Course
Host:&nbsp;Erie
Tee Time:&nbsp;10 a.m.
Schools:&nbsp;Berean Academy, Erie, Eureka, Hillsboro, Lyndon, Marion, Oswego, Pittsburg-St. Mary's Colgan, Sedgwick, Uniontown, Whitewater-Remington
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Date:&nbsp;May 19
Golf Course:&nbsp;Salina-Salina Muncipal Golf Course
Host:&nbsp;Salina-Sacred Heart
Tee Time:&nbsp;9 a.m.
Schools:&nbsp;Ell-Saline, Ellinwood, Herington, Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic, Inman, Medicine Lodge, Salina-Sacred Heart, Smith Center, Solomon, Sterling</div>

⛳ Hutch Post-area regional schedule for Monday

⚽ KSHSAA class 5A, 4-1A regional brackets

High school baseball and softball regional action continues today for class 3A, 2-1A. Today marks the first day of regional softball action, while baseball continues postseason play.

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 </figure>High school baseball and softball regional action continues today for class 3A, 2-1A. Today marks the first day of regional softball action, while baseball continues postseason play.See below for Hutch Post-area teams in action today.<h2>Class 3A (Baseball)</h2><div>Sylvan-Lucas Regional
[1] Hesston (14-6) vs. [5] Halstead (6-17), 2 p.m.
[2] Beloit (11-8) vs. [3] Ellsworth (10-12), 3:30 p.m.
Championship Game, 5 p.m.
&nbsp;</div><h2>Class 3A (Softball)</h2><div>Halstead&nbsp;Regional
[8] Anthony/Harper-Chaparral (4-16) vs. [9] Belle Plaine (3-19), noon
[1] Wichita Trinity-Academy (21-3) vs. [8] Anthony/Harper-Chaparral (4-16)/[9] Belle Plaine (3-19), 25 min. after previous game
[4] Cheney (16-6) vs. [5] Kingman/Norwich (16-8),&nbsp;25 min. after previous game
[2] Halstead (20-3) vs. [7] CSA Reds (13-12),&nbsp;25 min. after previous game
[3] Haven (21-4) vs. [6] Hesston (14-10),&nbsp;25 min. after previous game
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Minneapolis Regional
at Minneapolis
[4] Russell/Victoria (7-19) vs. [5] Smoky Valley (5-15), 3 p.m.
[1] Minneapolis (18-4) vs. [8] Plainville/Stockton (1-21),&nbsp;25 min. after previous game
Semifinal&nbsp;25 min. after previous game
at Beloit
[3] Ellsworth (11-13) vs. [6] Lyons (4-18), 3 p.m.
[2] Beloit (17-8) vs. [7] Nickerson (2-22),&nbsp;25 min. after previous game
Semifinal 25 min. after previous game</div><h2>Class 2-1A (Baseball)</h2><div>Marion&nbsp;Regional
[1] Sedgwick (25-0) vs. [4] Remington (14-8), 2 p.m.
[2] Little River (20-3) vs. [3] Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic (14-7), 4 p.m.
Championship 25 min. after previous game
&nbsp;</div><h2>Class 2-1A (Softball)</h2><div>Inman&nbsp;Regional
at Bennington
[4] Ellinwood (12-14) vs. [5] Sterling (8-10), 3 p.m.
[1] Bennington (21-1) vs. [8] Little River (5-17),&nbsp;25 min. after previous game
at Inman
[3] Sylvan-Lucas (11-9) vs. [6] Salina-Sacred Heart (9-15), 4 p.m.
[2] Inman (19-1) vs. [7] Ell-Saline (6-12),&nbsp;25 min. after previous game&nbsp;
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Moundridge Regional
at Leon-Bluestem
[4] Sedgwick (9-12) vs. [5] Hillsboro (8-16, 3 p.m.
[1] Leon-Bluestem (17-3) vs. [8] Canton-Galva/McPherson-Elyria Christian (1-19),&nbsp;25 min. after previous game&nbsp;
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Semifinal&nbsp;25 min. after previous game&nbsp;
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at Moundridge
[2] Remington (16-4) vs. [7] Wichita Independent (4-16), 3 p.m.
[3] Moundridge (16-9) vs. [6] Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic (7-15),&nbsp;25 min. after previous game
Semifinal&nbsp;25 min. after previous game&nbsp;
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⚾🥎 Hutch Post-area regional schedule for Monday

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