The values of participating in high school activities – sports, speech and debate, music, theatre and other programs – are well-documented.

A majority of the 12 million-plus participants in education-based activities have higher grade-point averages, are more disciplined and self-confident. In addition, research indicates that participation in high school activities is often a predictor of later success – in college, a career and becoming a contributing member of society. &nbsp;

This past year, the importance of these activities was demonstrated further through the consequences that occurred when these programs suddenly were unavailable.

The social, emotional and mental health of students was affected. When sports and activities no longer were available, many students self-reported symptoms of depression and anxiety. With less physical activity and no involvement in these programs, there were state-reported higher incidences of youth suicide. The research is sobering, and the link between participation in activities and overall health has arguably never been so clear.

So, there is a hope that the expected return to full programming this fall will begin the healing process.

And, if the opportunity to play one sport or activity is a positive step, the chance for involvement in multiple sports or activities throughout the entire school year has untold benefits – for the majority of students who are involved in high school activities to compete with their friends for fun, as well as those who are hoping to play sports at higher levels.&nbsp;

For many students, the experience of playing on a high school team may be the most positive aspect of their lives, and the high school coach or director of a speech or music group may be the most positive role model they have.

So, the return of these activities in schools nationwide is crucial. These programs provide a welcoming place and a means for support, guidance and direction. And when one sport or activity season ends, students should be encouraged to become involved in another activity the next season. Students can also enjoy multiple activities concurrently, such as participating on a sports team while also belonging to a performing arts group.

In a recent article in&nbsp;High School Today&nbsp;magazine, counselors at a school in Delaware reported that the most successful students applying to college and for scholarships are those involved in multiple sports, band, debate and other activities.

In some cases, the opportunity to participate in activities is the chief motivator to attend classes, graduate from high school, obtain a job and begin a career. Playing multiple sports and/or being a part of multiple arts and activities keeps students engaged throughout the school year.

Playing multiple sports is also the best direction for the three to five percent of high school athletes who will play at the college level. Many parents believe for their son or daughter to earn a college scholarship, they have to specialize in one sport year-round. This is simply not true.&nbsp;

As opposed to playing one sport year-round, playing multiple sports often affords student-athletes a better chance of landing a college athletic scholarship or, for the most elite athletes, having their name called in the NFL or NBA draft.

Consider this year’s NFL draft. Of the 32 first-round draft picks, 27 played one additional sport other than football in high school, and 10 of the 32 played two other sports. Amazingly, one individual – Jaelan Phillips – played five sports (football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and track/field) at Redlands (California) High School.

The list of high-profile professional athletes who played multiple sports in high school rather than focusing on one sport year-round includes the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Mauer, Bo Jackson, Alex Rodriguez and John Elway among numerous others.

The advantages of playing multiple sports rather than specializing in one sport are numerous. Students who play multiple sports have a reduced risk of overuse injuries, are able to learn from multiple coaches, participate in cross-training which leads to better athleticism, have better mental development and teamwork skills, and have a reduced chance of burnout in sports.&nbsp;

A number of successful business men and women were highly involved in high school and college sports or performing arts as well. Meg Whitman, CEO of Hewlett-Packard, was the captain of her swimming team and also played lacrosse, tennis and basketball. Former Whole Foods CEO Walter Robb was the captain of the Stanford soccer team. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan played rugby at Brown University.

Whether the goal is to participate in high school sports and activities to have fun with their peers, or to achieve a college athletic scholarship, or to be a lifelong participant, the best route to achieving a successful, healthy balance in life is to participate in multiple sports and other activities.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620421283480.jpeg" alt="Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is in her third year as executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana." />
 <figcaption>Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is in her third year as executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana.</figcaption>
 </figure>The values of participating in high school activities – sports, speech and debate, music, theatre and other programs – are well-documented.A majority of the 12 million-plus participants in education-based activities have higher grade-point averages, are more disciplined and self-confident. In addition, research indicates that participation in high school activities is often a predictor of later success – in college, a career and becoming a contributing member of society. &nbsp;This past year, the importance of these activities was demonstrated further through the consequences that occurred when these programs suddenly were unavailable.The social, emotional and mental health of students was affected. When sports and activities no longer were available, many students self-reported symptoms of depression and anxiety. With less physical activity and no involvement in these programs, there were state-reported higher incidences of youth suicide. The research is sobering, and the link between participation in activities and overall health has arguably never been so clear.So, there is a hope that the expected return to full programming this fall will begin the healing process.And, if the opportunity to play one sport or activity is a positive step, the chance for involvement in multiple sports or activities throughout the entire school year has untold benefits – for the majority of students who are involved in high school activities to compete with their friends for fun, as well as those who are hoping to play sports at higher levels.&nbsp;For many students, the experience of playing on a high school team may be the most positive aspect of their lives, and the high school coach or director of a speech or music group may be the most positive role model they have.So, the return of these activities in schools nationwide is crucial. These programs provide a welcoming place and a means for support, guidance and direction. And when one sport or activity season ends, students should be encouraged to become involved in another activity the next season. Students can also enjoy multiple activities concurrently, such as participating on a sports team while also belonging to a performing arts group.In a recent article in&nbsp;High School Today&nbsp;magazine, counselors at a school in Delaware reported that the most successful students applying to college and for scholarships are those involved in multiple sports, band, debate and other activities.In some cases, the opportunity to participate in activities is the chief motivator to attend classes, graduate from high school, obtain a job and begin a career. Playing multiple sports and/or being a part of multiple arts and activities keeps students engaged throughout the school year.Playing multiple sports is also the best direction for the three to five percent of high school athletes who will play at the college level. Many parents believe for their son or daughter to earn a college scholarship, they have to specialize in one sport year-round. This is simply not true.&nbsp;As opposed to playing one sport year-round, playing multiple sports often affords student-athletes a better chance of landing a college athletic scholarship or, for the most elite athletes, having their name called in the NFL or NBA draft.Consider this year’s NFL draft. Of the 32 first-round draft picks, 27 played one additional sport other than football in high school, and 10 of the 32 played two other sports. Amazingly, one individual – Jaelan Phillips – played five sports (football, basketball, baseball, volleyball and track/field) at Redlands (California) High School.The list of high-profile professional athletes who played multiple sports in high school rather than focusing on one sport year-round includes the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Mauer, Bo Jackson, Alex Rodriguez and John Elway among numerous others.The advantages of playing multiple sports rather than specializing in one sport are numerous. Students who play multiple sports have a reduced risk of overuse injuries, are able to learn from multiple coaches, participate in cross-training which leads to better athleticism, have better mental development and teamwork skills, and have a reduced chance of burnout in sports.&nbsp;A number of successful business men and women were highly involved in high school and college sports or performing arts as well. Meg Whitman, CEO of Hewlett-Packard, was the captain of her swimming team and also played lacrosse, tennis and basketball. Former Whole Foods CEO Walter Robb was the captain of the Stanford soccer team. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan played rugby at Brown University.Whether the goal is to participate in high school sports and activities to have fun with their peers, or to achieve a college athletic scholarship, or to be a lifelong participant, the best route to achieving a successful, healthy balance in life is to participate in multiple sports and other activities.

Regardless of Future Direction, Multiple Sports/Activities is Best Choice

By Steve Carpenter - Hutchinson CC Sports Information Director


Junior college basketball's winningest team is going high-octane.


Tommy DeSalme was named the 15th head coach in the 90-year history of
Blue Dragon Men's Basketball. DeSalme was introduced to Blue Dragon
Nation by Athletic Director Josh Gooch at a news conference on
Thursday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.


Hutchinson will be DeSalme's fifth stop as a head coach, his third in
the Jayhawk Conference. DeSalme has amassed an overall coaching
record of 316-233 in 20 seasons coaching at Cowley College (12
seasons), Independence Community College (2 seasons), Kansas Wesleyan
University (1 season) and Sterling College (5 seasons).


DeSalme moves into the position vacated by Steve Eck, who left the
Blue Dragons in April after 12 seasons as the winningest head coach
in Hutchinson history. Eck ranks No. 3 in all-time Jayhawk Conference
coaching wins and No. 5 in Region VI coaching wins.


With 284 KJCCC/Region VI victories at Cowley and Independence,
DeSalme ranks seventh in Jayhawk coaching wins and ninth in Region VI
coaching victories.

By Steve Carpenter - Hutchinson CC Sports Information Director
Junior college basketball's winningest team is going high-octane.
Tommy DeSalme was named the 15th head coach in the 90-year history of
Blue Dragon Men's Basketball. DeSalme was introduced to Blue Dragon
Nation by Athletic Director Josh Gooch at a news conference on
Thursday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
Hutchinson will be DeSalme's fifth stop as a head coach, his third in
the Jayhawk Conference. DeSalme has amassed an overall coaching
record of 316-233 in 20 seasons coaching at Cowley College (12
seasons), Independence Community College (2 seasons), Kansas Wesleyan
University (1 season) and Sterling College (5 seasons).
DeSalme moves into the position vacated by Steve Eck, who left the
Blue Dragons in April after 12 seasons as the winningest head coach
in Hutchinson history. Eck ranks No. 3 in all-time Jayhawk Conference
coaching wins and No. 5 in Region VI coaching wins.
With 284 KJCCC/Region VI victories at Cowley and Independence,
DeSalme ranks seventh in Jayhawk coaching wins and ninth in Region VI
coaching victories.

DeSalme hired at Hutch Men's basketball coach


Defense and missed opportunities controlled play for 110 minutes
Thursday at the Cougar Soccer Complex, as the 17th ranked Barton
Community College men's soccer team and Dodge City community College
battled to a scoreless draw.


The sixth clean sheet of the season moves Barton's record to 5-2-1 in
conference and 7-2-1 overall while Dodge City's league and season
mark goes to 1-5-2 in league.


The Cougars have two remaining regular season games, both on the home
turf next week beginning with Garden City on Wednesday and 3rd ranked
Cowley College on Saturday. Kick-off times for both contests slated
for 4:00 p.m.


The Barton Community College women's soccer team shook off an early
goal deficit with a pair of first half answers in winning 2-1 over
Dodge City Community College Thursday afternoon at the Cougar Soccer
Complex.


Barton's win keep the Cougars in second place of the conference race
at 6-3-1 and 7-3-1 on the season while Dodge City drops to 2-8 in
league and overall.


The Cougars' next action comes Sunday in traveling to El Dorado for
an 11:00 a.m. kick at Butler Community College.

Barton Men 0
Dodge City 0
Defense and missed opportunities controlled play for 110 minutes
Thursday at the Cougar Soccer Complex, as the 17th ranked Barton
Community College men's soccer team and Dodge City community College
battled to a scoreless draw.
The sixth clean sheet of the season moves Barton's record to 5-2-1 in
conference and 7-2-1 overall while Dodge City's league and season
mark goes to 1-5-2 in league.
The Cougars have two remaining regular season games, both on the home
turf next week beginning with Garden City on Wednesday and 3rd ranked
Cowley College on Saturday. Kick-off times for both contests slated
for 4:00 p.m.Barton Women 2
Dodge City 1
The Barton Community College women's soccer team shook off an early
goal deficit with a pair of first half answers in winning 2-1 over
Dodge City Community College Thursday afternoon at the Cougar Soccer
Complex.
Barton's win keep the Cougars in second place of the conference race
at 6-3-1 and 7-3-1 on the season while Dodge City drops to 2-8 in
league and overall.
The Cougars' next action comes Sunday in traveling to El Dorado for
an 11:00 a.m. kick at Butler Community College.

Barton Soccer: Men tie, Women win

Fri 5/74:00PM KBGL - High School Softball - Larned @ Nickerson6:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Chicago White Sox @ Kansas CitySat 5/85:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Chicago White Sox @ Kansas CitySun 5/912:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City5:00PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - MLB Baseball - Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta BravesTue 5/114:00PM KBGL - High School Softball - Lyons @ Larned5:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Kansas City @ Detroit TigersWed 5/125:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Kansas City @ Detroit TigersThur 5/1311:30AM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Kansas City @ Detroit TigersFri 5/144:00PM B104 - High School Baseball - Goddard Eisenhower @ Great Bend6:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Kansas City @ Chicago White SoxSat 5/155:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Kansas City @ Chicago White SoxSun 5/1612:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Kansas City @ Chicago White Sox5:00PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - MLB Baseball - Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta BravesTue 5/186:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Milwaukee Brewers @ Kansas CityWed 5/196:30PM 1590/95.5 KVGB - Royals Baseball - Milwaukee Brewers @ Kansas City

Eagle Radio and Hull Broadcasting PBP Schedule


McPherson 6 Oklahoma Wesleyan 5 (11-inn)


11:00 Oklahoma Wesleyan vs Kansas Wesleyan


1:00 Ottawa vs Friends/Avila winner (Championship)


4:00 Ottawa vs Friends/Avila winner (If needed)

Thursday Baseball
McPherson 6 Oklahoma Wesleyan 5 (11-inn)
Bethany 9 Tabor 1
Ottawa 6 Kansas Wesleyan 5Friday Schedule
11:00 Oklahoma Wesleyan vs Kansas Wesleyan
3:00 McPherson vs Bethany
7:00 Ottawa vs OKWU/KWU winnerThursday Softball
Ottawa 6 McPherson 1
Friends 1 Tabor 0
Bethany 1 Oklahoma Wesleyan 0
Avila 2 Sterling 1
McPherson 5 Bethany 4
Avila 3 Tabor 2
Ottawa 4 Friends 3Friday Schedule
11:00 Friends vs Avila
1:00 Ottawa vs Friends/Avila winner (Championship)
4:00 Ottawa vs Friends/Avila winner (If needed)

KCAC Scores and Schedule

The Dodge City Community College athletic department with the support of the Dodge City Sports Commission will be hosting this year's NJCAA Region VI Division I Softball tournament at Legends Park. 

Dating back to the 2017-2018 season, this will be the third consecutive D1 tournament that Dodge City Community College has hosted.

The tournament is an eight team double-elimination bracket. The event is slated to begin on Friday, May 7th at 1:00 pm, with three other games to follow that day. Saturday will provide the bulk of the tournament with games beginning at 9:00 am and will run until the last scheduled game at 5:00 pm. There will be three time slots Saturday that will see two fields of play in action.

Championship Sunday will begin at 10:00 am, followed by the beginning of the championship at 12:00 pm. The last game of the day is set for 2:00 pm, if necessary.

The field is set for the tournament, short of a few seeding arrangements. The participants are: Barton Community College, Butler Community College, Colby Community College, Dodge City Community College, Garden City Community College, Hutchinson Community College, Independence Community College, and Seward County Community College. A doubleheader between Dodge City and Colby on April 4th will determine final seeding for the west division of the Jayhawk Conference. Currently the only match-up set for Friday is host Dodge City Community College taking on Jayhawk East Champion Butler Community College at 7:00 Friday night.

The remainder of the Friday schedule will see #8 seed Barton Community College take on a to be determined Jayhawk West Champion at 1:00pm. At 3:00pm #4 seed Hutchinson will take on the to be determined #5 seed, and at 5:00 the #6 seed will take on the to be determined #3 seed.

Butler enters the tournament as a prohibitive favorite. They are currently a perfect 26-0 in KJCCC play and 43-2 overall. They currently sit at 3rd in the country in the most recent NJCAA Division I Softball rankings. They are second in the country in batting average, 3rd in runs scored, and 9th in home runs.

The Grizzlies draw a Conquistador team who is only one of two KJCCC opponents to play Butler to a full seven innings without getting run ruled and are coming off of a double header split with west division leader Garden City. The Conquistadors enter the tournament at 10-14 in KJCCC play and 15-19 overall, having lost a number of games either by one run or in extra innings.

The Conquistadors will take on the Grizzlies in the nightcap on Friday, May 7th at 7:00 pm, under the lights. If the Conquistadors were to win that matchup they would play the following day at 11:00 am. If they lose, they will take on another first round loser at 9:00 am on Saturday morning.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Dodge City Community College athletic department with the support of the Dodge City Sports Commission will be hosting this year's NJCAA Region VI Division I Softball tournament at Legends Park. Dating back to the 2017-2018 season, this will be the third consecutive D1 tournament that Dodge City Community College has hosted.The tournament is an eight team double-elimination bracket. The event is slated to begin on Friday, May 7th at 1:00 pm, with three other games to follow that day. Saturday will provide the bulk of the tournament with games beginning at 9:00 am and will run until the last scheduled game at 5:00 pm. There will be three time slots Saturday that will see two fields of play in action.Championship Sunday will begin at 10:00 am, followed by the beginning of the championship at 12:00 pm. The last game of the day is set for 2:00 pm, if necessary.The field is set for the tournament, short of a few seeding arrangements. The participants are: Barton Community College, Butler Community College, Colby Community College, Dodge City Community College, Garden City Community College, Hutchinson Community College, Independence Community College, and Seward County Community College. A doubleheader between Dodge City and Colby on April 4th will determine final seeding for the west division of the Jayhawk Conference. Currently the only match-up set for Friday is host Dodge City Community College taking on Jayhawk East Champion Butler Community College at 7:00 Friday night.The remainder of the Friday schedule will see #8 seed Barton Community College take on a to be determined Jayhawk West Champion at 1:00pm. At 3:00pm #4 seed Hutchinson will take on the to be determined #5 seed, and at 5:00 the #6 seed will take on the to be determined #3 seed.Butler enters the tournament as a prohibitive favorite. They are currently a perfect 26-0 in KJCCC play and 43-2 overall. They currently sit at 3rd in the country in the most recent NJCAA Division I Softball rankings. They are second in the country in batting average, 3rd in runs scored, and 9th in home runs.The Grizzlies draw a Conquistador team who is only one of two KJCCC opponents to play Butler to a full seven innings without getting run ruled and are coming off of a double header split with west division leader Garden City. The Conquistadors enter the tournament at 10-14 in KJCCC play and 15-19 overall, having lost a number of games either by one run or in extra innings.The Conquistadors will take on the Grizzlies in the nightcap on Friday, May 7th at 7:00 pm, under the lights. If the Conquistadors were to win that matchup they would play the following day at 11:00 am. If they lose, they will take on another first round loser at 9:00 am on Saturday morning.

Dodge City CC to Host Region VI D1 Softball Tournament


The Barton Cougar baseball team seems to be playing their best
baseball of the season at just the right time. Following a mid-season
slumber, the Cougars have now won seven of eight after sweeping a
double header from Cloud County at Lawson-Biggs Field.


The Cougars took game one 10-2 before rolling to a 7-1 victory in the
second game to improve to 31-16 on the season and 18-12 in the Jayhawk
West. Barton is now tied with Butler and Seward County for second
place in the Jayhawk standings heading into the final two games of
the season that will be played Friday in Concordia as the two teams
wrap up their four game series.


The Region 6 playoffs begin next Friday and two more wins Friday
could give the Cougars a more favorable match-up in the first round.

The Barton Cougar baseball team seems to be playing their best
baseball of the season at just the right time. Following a mid-season
slumber, the Cougars have now won seven of eight after sweeping a
double header from Cloud County at Lawson-Biggs Field.
The Cougars took game one 10-2 before rolling to a 7-1 victory in the
second game to improve to 31-16 on the season and 18-12 in the Jayhawk
West. Barton is now tied with Butler and Seward County for second
place in the Jayhawk standings heading into the final two games of
the season that will be played Friday in Concordia as the two teams
wrap up their four game series.
The Region 6 playoffs begin next Friday and two more wins Friday
could give the Cougars a more favorable match-up in the first round.

Surging Cougars sweep Cloud County

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Triston McKenzie bounced back from a rugged start to pitch one-hit ball into the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians completed a four-game sweep by blanking the Kansas City Royals 4-0 Thursday.

It was the fifth straight loss for the Royals, who came into the series with the best record in baseball. Cleveland went 6-1 on its road trip against the White Sox and Kansas City, and has won nine of 11.

This was the first time in the 48-year history of Kauffman Stadium that the Indians swept a four-game series at the park. The last time Cleveland swept a four-game set in Kansas City, it was against the A’s in Municipal Stadium in 1960 — Tito Francona, the father of Indians manager Terry Francona, totaled five hits for Cleveland in that previous sweep.

“I feel like it just shows the kind of players and team we have,” McKenzie said. “From top to bottom early on, everybody was like, ‘Oh, they’re not going to hit, they can’t do this, they can’t do that.’ This road trip we really proved the type of team that we can be.”

“I know it was a good trip,” he said. “But we got to move on. Because you just need to win the game at hand.”

Franmil Reyes launched his eighth home run as he continued to hit well at Kauffman Stadium. He is batting .538 (14 for 26) with two homers, six doubles and six RBIs in seven career games at the park.

Cesar Hernandez and Rene Rivera each had three hits for Cleveland.

McKenzie (1-1), who gave up five runs in two innings in his last start against Kansas City, exited after a single and walk in the sixth. He struggled with his control, walking four and striking out five.

“(I was) just making sure as well as attacking the top of the zone I was attacking the bottom of the zone, too,” McKenzie said. “I gave up the hit early to (Whit) Merrifield and that kind of locked me in. Then just instead of focusing on trying to strike guys out just making sure I let my defense work behind me.

“Even when I fell behind guys there was a lot more urgency to get back into the count and let them put the bat on the ball. There were some situations where I was behind the count and they kind of bailed me out. Harold made a nice play in center field for me, or I got a double play there. Those are all huge, especially for the team,” he said.

The losing streak drops Kansas City out of first for the first time since April 13.

“We like to take the positives from the wins and learn something and move forward,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “We like to do the same with the losses, but sometimes it’s a lot easier to talk about it than to put it into play.

“We’ve got a lot of baseball to go this season. It’s not going to be the last tough run of things not going the way you want them to. It’s just how quick we rebound. We need some guys to be able to help us take the next step,” he said.

Danny Duffy (4-2) allowed three runs and eight hits, striking out six and walking one. He exited with a 1.26 ERA, the first time this season it’s been above 1.00.

“I felt like I had pretty good stuff,” he said. “For whatever reason I had trouble putting guys away when I got to two strikes. I need to improve on that.”

Duffy worked around Hernandez’s double to lead off the game, then gave up a double to Harold Ramirez to begin the second and an RBI single to Amed Rosario. It was first earned run Duffy allowed this season not on a solo homer.

The Indians added another run in the fifth on three straight soft singles with two outs. Jordan Luplow hit the third of the three in the hole at short, driving in Rivera.

Duffy walked Reyes to begin the sixth, struck out the next two batters and gave up a triple to Rosario on his last pitch.

Indians: RHP Zach Plesac (2-3, 4.78 ERA) will get the ball as Cleveland returns home to face the Cincinnati Reds. In his last two starts, he has a 2.03 ERA while holding opponents to just a .170 average.

Royals: RHP Brad Keller (2-3, 8.05 ERA) will face the Chicago White Sox. Keller will be trying to get on track after a difficult start to the season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Triston McKenzie bounced back from a rugged start to pitch one-hit ball into the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians completed a four-game sweep by blanking the Kansas City Royals 4-0 Thursday.It was the fifth straight loss for the Royals, who came into the series with the best record in baseball. Cleveland went 6-1 on its road trip against the White Sox and Kansas City, and has won nine of 11.This was the first time in the 48-year history of Kauffman Stadium that the Indians swept a four-game series at the park. The last time Cleveland swept a four-game set in Kansas City, it was against the A’s in Municipal Stadium in 1960 — Tito Francona, the father of Indians manager Terry Francona, totaled five hits for Cleveland in that previous sweep.“I feel like it just shows the kind of players and team we have,” McKenzie said. “From top to bottom early on, everybody was like, ‘Oh, they’re not going to hit, they can’t do this, they can’t do that.’ This road trip we really proved the type of team that we can be.”Terry Francona was more philosophical.“I know it was a good trip,” he said. “But we got to move on. Because you just need to win the game at hand.”Franmil Reyes launched his eighth home run as he continued to hit well at Kauffman Stadium. He is batting .538 (14 for 26) with two homers, six doubles and six RBIs in seven career games at the park.Cesar Hernandez and Rene Rivera each had three hits for Cleveland.McKenzie (1-1), who gave up five runs in two innings in his last start against Kansas City, exited after a single and walk in the sixth. He struggled with his control, walking four and striking out five.“(I was) just making sure as well as attacking the top of the zone I was attacking the bottom of the zone, too,” McKenzie said. “I gave up the hit early to (Whit) Merrifield and that kind of locked me in. Then just instead of focusing on trying to strike guys out just making sure I let my defense work behind me.“Even when I fell behind guys there was a lot more urgency to get back into the count and let them put the bat on the ball. There were some situations where I was behind the count and they kind of bailed me out. Harold made a nice play in center field for me, or I got a double play there. Those are all huge, especially for the team,” he said.The losing streak drops Kansas City out of first for the first time since April 13.“We like to take the positives from the wins and learn something and move forward,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “We like to do the same with the losses, but sometimes it’s a lot easier to talk about it than to put it into play.“We’ve got a lot of baseball to go this season. It’s not going to be the last tough run of things not going the way you want them to. It’s just how quick we rebound. We need some guys to be able to help us take the next step,” he said.Danny Duffy (4-2) allowed three runs and eight hits, striking out six and walking one. He exited with a 1.26 ERA, the first time this season it’s been above 1.00.“I felt like I had pretty good stuff,” he said. “For whatever reason I had trouble putting guys away when I got to two strikes. I need to improve on that.”Duffy worked around Hernandez’s double to lead off the game, then gave up a double to Harold Ramirez to begin the second and an RBI single to Amed Rosario. It was first earned run Duffy allowed this season not on a solo homer.The Indians added another run in the fifth on three straight soft singles with two outs. Jordan Luplow hit the third of the three in the hole at short, driving in Rivera.Duffy walked Reyes to begin the sixth, struck out the next two batters and gave up a triple to Rosario on his last pitch.Reyes homered in the eighth.UP NEXTIndians: RHP Zach Plesac (2-3, 4.78 ERA) will get the ball as Cleveland returns home to face the Cincinnati Reds. In his last two starts, he has a 2.03 ERA while holding opponents to just a .170 average.Royals: RHP Brad Keller (2-3, 8.05 ERA) will face the Chicago White Sox. Keller will be trying to get on track after a difficult start to the season.

Indians top Royals for 1st 4-game sweep at Kauffman Stadium

Softball -Game 1- Great Bend 10 TMP 3 -Game 2- Great Bend 20 TMP 2

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Taijuan Walker allowed one hit in seven innings, the Mets scored three runs on bases-loaded walks and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Thursday. Walker struck out eight and walked none as the Mets salvaged a split after dropping the first two of a four-game series in St. Louis. Walker set the tone by striking out the side in the first inning. He retired the final 18 batters he faced. The Mets had at least one baserunner in every inning, aided by 11 total walks from Cardinals pitchers. New York stranded 17 runners, tying a team record in a nine-inning game, but still won.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Triston McKenzie bounced back from a rugged start to pitch one-hit ball into the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians completed a four-game sweep by blanking the Kansas City Royals 4-0. It was the fifth straight loss for the Royals, who came into the series with the best record in baseball. Cleveland went 6-1 on its road trip and has won nine of 11. Franmil Reyes launched his eighth home run as he continued to hit well at Kauffman Stadium. He is batting .538 with two homers, six doubles and six RBIs in seven career games at the park. Danny Duffy took the loss.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols has been cut by the Los Angeles Angels, abruptly ending the 41-year-old superstar slugger’s decade with his second major league team. The Angels designated him for assignment on Thursday. Angels manager Joe Maddon says Pujols still wants to play. Pujols is fifth in major league history with 667 career homers, and he is 13th with 3,253 hits. The oldest active player in the majors, he is batting .198 this season with five homers and 12 RBIs. Pujols joined the Angels in late 2011 after 11 successful seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Angels have not won a playoff game during the concurrent tenures of Pujols and three-time AL MVP Mike Trout.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Izaiah Brockington has transferred from Penn State to Iowa State and will have two years of eligibility. Bockington spent the last three seasons at Penn State after playing his freshman year at St. Bonaventure. The 6-foot-4 guard from Philadelphia started 24 of 25 games last season and was the Nittany Lions’ second-leading scorer with 12.6 points per game. He also shot a team-best 84% on free throws and averaged five rebounds and just under two assists.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger, the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger, has been found dead near the Austin campus. Police say officers responded to a call shortly after noon Thursday. Police did not detail how they found him, but said the death is not considered suspicious. No cause of death was immediately released. The 20-year-old had not played the last two seasons. Sam Ehlinger was drafted last week by the Indianapolis Colts. Their father, Ross, died in 2013 while competing in a San Francisco triathlon at age 46. 

UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said receiver Trejan Bridges and running back Seth McGowan are no longer with the program. The two were reportedly involved in a local robbery lat month. Riley would not discuss details about the two former players. But he says if certain things happen with players there is no further explanation. McGowan entered the transfer portal on April 29.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College football teams will be required to hold at least seven padless practices during the preseason and the number of contact practices will be reduced from 21 to 18 under changes proposed by the NCAA's oversight committee. The football oversight committee’s proposal goes to the Division I Council for approval this month. It is expected to pass and go into effect next season. The changes to preseason practice come after a five-year study of six major college football teams showed players suffered more concussions during preseason practices than during games.

UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA has reached a delicate moment: It must decide whether to punish states that have passed laws limiting the participation of transgender athletes. The NCAA is close to selecting host sites for its softball and baseball tournaments. The NCAA Board of Governors issued a statement supporting transgender participation. The board said it would monitor legislation. Whether it will put regional tournaments in states with transgender sports limits is a question being closely watched in places like Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi.  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Phil Mickelson blistered the Quail Hollow course for eight birdies in a 7-under 64 that gives him the first-round lead at the PGA’s Wells Fargo Championship. Mickelson ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch around the turn. He closed with two birdies and a superb par save on the par-4 ninth for his best score since a 63 in the second round of the Travelers Championship last June.

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 </figure>ST. LOUIS (AP) — Taijuan Walker allowed one hit in seven innings, the Mets scored three runs on bases-loaded walks and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Thursday. Walker struck out eight and walked none as the Mets salvaged a split after dropping the first two of a four-game series in St. Louis. Walker set the tone by striking out the side in the first inning. He retired the final 18 batters he faced. The Mets had at least one baserunner in every inning, aided by 11 total walks from Cardinals pitchers. New York stranded 17 runners, tying a team record in a nine-inning game, but still won.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Triston McKenzie bounced back from a rugged start to pitch one-hit ball into the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians completed a four-game sweep by blanking the Kansas City Royals 4-0. It was the fifth straight loss for the Royals, who came into the series with the best record in baseball. Cleveland went 6-1 on its road trip and has won nine of 11. Franmil Reyes launched his eighth home run as he continued to hit well at Kauffman Stadium. He is batting .538 with two homers, six doubles and six RBIs in seven career games at the park. Danny Duffy took the loss.ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols has been cut by the Los Angeles Angels, abruptly ending the 41-year-old superstar slugger’s decade with his second major league team. The Angels designated him for assignment on Thursday. Angels manager Joe Maddon says Pujols still wants to play. Pujols is fifth in major league history with 667 career homers, and he is 13th with 3,253 hits. The oldest active player in the majors, he is batting .198 this season with five homers and 12 RBIs. Pujols joined the Angels in late 2011 after 11 successful seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Angels have not won a playoff game during the concurrent tenures of Pujols and three-time AL MVP Mike Trout.AMES, Iowa (AP) — Izaiah Brockington has transferred from Penn State to Iowa State and will have two years of eligibility. Bockington spent the last three seasons at Penn State after playing his freshman year at St. Bonaventure. The 6-foot-4 guard from Philadelphia started 24 of 25 games last season and was the Nittany Lions’ second-leading scorer with 12.6 points per game. He also shot a team-best 84% on free throws and averaged five rebounds and just under two assists.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger, the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger, has been found dead near the Austin campus. Police say officers responded to a call shortly after noon Thursday. Police did not detail how they found him, but said the death is not considered suspicious. No cause of death was immediately released. The 20-year-old had not played the last two seasons. Sam Ehlinger was drafted last week by the Indianapolis Colts. Their father, Ross, died in 2013 while competing in a San Francisco triathlon at age 46. UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said receiver Trejan Bridges and running back Seth McGowan are no longer with the program. The two were reportedly involved in a local robbery lat month. Riley would not discuss details about the two former players. But he says if certain things happen with players there is no further explanation. McGowan entered the transfer portal on April 29.INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College football teams will be required to hold at least seven padless practices during the preseason and the number of contact practices will be reduced from 21 to 18 under changes proposed by the NCAA's oversight committee. The football oversight committee’s proposal goes to the Division I Council for approval this month. It is expected to pass and go into effect next season. The changes to preseason practice come after a five-year study of six major college football teams showed players suffered more concussions during preseason practices than during games.UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA has reached a delicate moment: It must decide whether to punish states that have passed laws limiting the participation of transgender athletes. The NCAA is close to selecting host sites for its softball and baseball tournaments. The NCAA Board of Governors issued a statement supporting transgender participation. The board said it would monitor legislation. Whether it will put regional tournaments in states with transgender sports limits is a question being closely watched in places like Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Phil Mickelson blistered the Quail Hollow course for eight birdies in a 7-under 64 that gives him the first-round lead at the PGA’s Wells Fargo Championship. Mickelson ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch around the turn. He closed with two birdies and a superb par save on the par-4 ninth for his best score since a 63 in the second round of the Travelers Championship last June.THURSDAY SCORESAMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Houston	7	N.Y. Yankees	4	Final	Texas	4	Minnesota	3	Final	Cleveland	4	Kansas City	0	Final	Boston	12	Detroit	9	Final	Toronto	10	Oakland	4	Final	Tampa Bay	8	L.A. Angels	3	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Philadelphia	2	Milwaukee	0	Final	N.Y. Mets	4	St. Louis	1	Final	Atlanta	3	Washington	2	Final	Miami	3	Arizona	1	NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Chicago	120	Charlotte	99	Final	Dallas	113	Brooklyn	109	Final	Detroit	111	Memphis	97	Final	Indiana	133	Atlanta	126	Final OT	Washington	131	Toronto	129	Final	Golden State	118	Oklahoma City	97	Final	L.A. Clippers	118	L.A. Lakers	94

Friday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

Baseball
Wednesday
Oklahoma Wesleyan 7 Bethany 6
Ottawa 4 Tabor 2
Kansas Wesleyan 12 McPherson 3Softball
Wednesday
Ottawa 6 Sterling 1
McPherson over Oklahoma Wesleyan
Friends 2 Avila 1
Tabor 13 Bethany0
Ottawa 6 McPherson 1
Friends 1 Tabor 0Thursday ScheduleBaseball
11:00 Bethany vs Tabor
3:00 Oklahoma Wesleyan vs McPherson
7:00 Ottawa vs Kansas WesleyanSoftball
11:00 Tabor vs Oklahoma Wesleyan
11:00 Sterling vs Avila
1:30 Tabor/OKWU winner vs McPherson
1:30 Sterling/Avila winner vs Tabor
4:00 Ottawa vs Friends
6:30 Consolation bracket game

The Barton Community College women's tennis team finished 7th this week at the NJCAA Division I Championship held at the Mesa Tennis Center in Mesa, Arizona.

Ranked 4th in the final regular season poll, Barton went a combined 19-9 in their four days of competition with seven of the losses coming to the eventual national champion, four to the national runner-up, and two to national semifinalist.

The Cougars stood in 7th after day one's competition, dropped to 9th the day following, then made a spot climb in each of the remaining two days compiling 24 points to tie State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota for the final 7th position.

Joining Barton in the top eight of the leaderboard were Region VI members Cowley College (3rd) and Seward County Community College (5th) while the remaining schools hailed from either Florida or Texas including national champion Tyler Junior College.

A pair of Cougars, Annuniciata De-Souza in the No. 2 singles draw and Angelina Gnezdilova in the No. 4 slot, bounced back from an opening day loss to end the tournament with a victory and claim the consolation final title. 

Staying in the singles championship side of the bracket, both Natsuki Nishimura and Alexandra Abyasova had their season end to the eventual national runner-up, Nishimura bowing out in the semifinals with Abyasova falling in the quarterfinal round.

In the final two slots of singles play, each won their first match before being bounced by either the top seed overall of the second seed. Malena Hernandez' loss in the No. 5 spot came to the top seed and eventual national runner-up while No. 6 player Hailey Vinroe blanked her first opponent before running into the second seed.

Same story but different dance in doubles action. The Cougars top duo of De-Souza and Nishimura had a great run through the No. 1 bracket but lost a three-setter in the semifinals to the eventual national champion.

The No. 2 pairing of Abysavoa and Hernandez blanked their first opponent before falling in the quarterfinals to the 4th seed. Much like their singles draws, Gnezdilova and Vinroe fell victim of the same situation as they won their first No. 3 doubles matchup before falling to the 2nd seed who would go on to finish national runner-up.

The Barton Community College women's tennis team finished 7th this week at the NJCAA Division I Championship held at the Mesa Tennis Center in Mesa, Arizona.Ranked 4th in the final regular season poll, Barton went a combined 19-9 in their four days of competition with seven of the losses coming to the eventual national champion, four to the national runner-up, and two to national semifinalist.The Cougars stood in 7th after day one's competition, dropped to 9th the day following, then made a spot climb in each of the remaining two days compiling 24 points to tie State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota for the final 7th position.Joining Barton in the top eight of the leaderboard were Region VI members Cowley College (3rd) and Seward County Community College (5th) while the remaining schools hailed from either Florida or Texas including national champion Tyler Junior College.A pair of Cougars, Annuniciata De-Souza in the No. 2 singles draw and Angelina Gnezdilova in the No. 4 slot, bounced back from an opening day loss to end the tournament with a victory and claim the consolation final title. Staying in the singles championship side of the bracket, both Natsuki Nishimura and Alexandra Abyasova had their season end to the eventual national runner-up, Nishimura bowing out in the semifinals with Abyasova falling in the quarterfinal round.In the final two slots of singles play, each won their first match before being bounced by either the top seed overall of the second seed. Malena Hernandez' loss in the No. 5 spot came to the top seed and eventual national runner-up while No. 6 player Hailey Vinroe blanked her first opponent before running into the second seed.Same story but different dance in doubles action. The Cougars top duo of De-Souza and Nishimura had a great run through the No. 1 bracket but lost a three-setter in the semifinals to the eventual national champion.The No. 2 pairing of Abysavoa and Hernandez blanked their first opponent before falling in the quarterfinals to the 4th seed. Much like their singles draws, Gnezdilova and Vinroe fell victim of the same situation as they won their first No. 3 doubles matchup before falling to the 2nd seed who would go on to finish national runner-up.

Barton Women's Tennis places 7th at National Tournament

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Josh Naylor homered in the ninth inning, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

Naylor greeted Wade Davis (0-1) with a leadoff drive to right for his second homer. Nick Wittgren (2-1) struck out the side in the eighth for the win, and James Karinchak worked the ninth for his third save.

Cleveland trailed 4-0 after five innings. It has rallied to win in the first three games of the four-game set.

Indians ace Shane Bieber allowed four runs, three earned, and nine hits in six innings. He struck out nine to extend his major league record to 19 straight games with at least eight Ks.

Kansas City right-hander Brady Singer permitted three runs and four hits in 5 2/3 innings.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Josh Naylor homered in the ninth inning, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.Naylor greeted Wade Davis (0-1) with a leadoff drive to right for his second homer. Nick Wittgren (2-1) struck out the side in the eighth for the win, and James Karinchak worked the ninth for his third save.Cleveland trailed 4-0 after five innings. It has rallied to win in the first three games of the four-game set.Indians ace Shane Bieber allowed four runs, three earned, and nine hits in six innings. He struck out nine to extend his major league record to 19 straight games with at least eight Ks.Kansas City right-hander Brady Singer permitted three runs and four hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Naylor homers as Indians edge Royals 5-4

Mike Bammes has announced his resignation as the head coach of the Barton Community College wrestling team to pursue other interests.

Bammes has been the one and only head coach of the program since its inaugural season in 2015. A nation-wide search for his successor is under-way.

After the College announced the addition of Wrestling to its athletic opportunities in October 2014, Bammes was hired in January 2015 to create and build the program from scratch.

Directing the program for the past six years, Bammes' teams have brought back to Great Bend recognition from a NJCAA Individual national champion, 6 All-Americans, 49 national qualifiers, and nine NJCAA 1st or 2nd team All-Academic recipients.

Placing in final top twenty three times, the Cougars won the conference title three times and have been West/Central runner-up a trio of years behind national power NEO.

Mike Bammes has announced his resignation as the head coach of the Barton Community College wrestling team to pursue other interests.Bammes has been the one and only head coach of the program since its inaugural season in 2015. A nation-wide search for his successor is under-way.After the College announced the addition of Wrestling to its athletic opportunities in October 2014, Bammes was hired in January 2015 to create and build the program from scratch.Directing the program for the past six years, Bammes' teams have brought back to Great Bend recognition from a NJCAA Individual national champion, 6 All-Americans, 49 national qualifiers, and nine NJCAA 1st or 2nd team All-Academic recipients.Placing in final top twenty three times, the Cougars won the conference title three times and have been West/Central runner-up a trio of years behind national power NEO.

Bammes resigns as Barton Wrestling's head coach

The Barton Community College swimming programs concluded the 2021 season at the NJCAA National Swimming and Diving Championships held this past week at the Anne Wilder Aquatic Complex in Fort Pierce, FL. The Cougars returned home with a fourth place and eighth place finish including a multi-event individual national champion.

On the women's side, the two pack of Fanny Courbot and Sophia Ortiz guided Barton to an 8th place finish. The duo combined for eight placings with six new personal best efforts including a pair of school records falling and five adjustments to the top-10 record book.

The Cougar women concluded the week with 88 points falling just 47 points back of seventh place South Georgia State and 33 points above ninth place Iowa Lakes Community College. Claiming the team title was Indian River State College producing 1,374 points earning their 40th championship edging out runner-up Southwest Oregon Community College's 674 points.

The Barton men over the week shattered six program records, 47 new personal bests of which 41 landing inside the program's top-10 record books and the program's first multi-event individual national champion in the program's fourth year of existence.

The Cougar men tallied 597.5 points over the four-day event, falling .5 points back of third place Southwestern Oregon Community College. Host school Indian River Community College notched their 47th consecutive team title scoring a total of 1,340 points with runner-up Iowa Central Community College securing a runner-up finish scoring a 690.5 score.

Fresh off a pair of runner-up finishes from a year ago, Courbot led the charge recording 44 points over her four entered events. The sophomore rewrote a pair of her own school records with a runner-up performance in the 100 breaststroke turning in a 1:04.93 and eighth place finish in the 200 IM with a time of 2:16.68.

The freshman carried the momentum into the 100 breaststroke turning in the top preliminary mark and program's top time of 53.32. Looking for his second gold Carrillo capped the feature touching the wall quickest at 53.37 just .5 tenths off his prelim mark.

Returning long distance specialist's Nikolas Ioannides and Kacper Mayerberg pieced together the top individual point tally's finishing with 54 apiece edging out Carrillo's 53-point output.

The sophomore duo teamed up with Josias Solarte and Isaiah Auld conducted one of two Barton relay record breakers in the 800 freestyle stopping the clocks at 6:58.39 for a third best finish.

Another Cougar record fell by the wayside in Thursday's 200 freestyle final as Audl clocked a 1:41.78 earning a fifth place performance. Audl concluded his strong freshman campaign adding a pair of sixth place showings in the 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke while accounting for an 11th place finish in the 50 freestyle.

In Friday's 200 butterfly, Mayerberg and Solarte went head-to-head with one another as Solarte displayed the third best preliminary time and program best 1:52.76 edging Mayerberg's fourth place 1:56.51. The roles would reverse in the evening session as Mayerberg soared to the top of the record books posting a third place finish with a mark of 1:52.46 edging his counterpart Solarte by .17 tenths.

Mayerberg additional added a sixth and eighth place finish in the 400 IM and 1000 freestyle. In the 400 IM the sophomore secured the second fastest time of 4:06.79 falling 4.85 seconds back of Christopher Sprenger's top time sat at last year's NJCAA Championships.

The Cougars topped the week trip with the final record breaker coming in Saturday's final event as Justus Hampton, Branden Augustine, Solarte and Auld clocked a fourth place finishing time of 3:08.46 in the 400 freestyle relay.

Closing his Barton career on a high note clocking season best marks in all four events, Ioannides paced the Cougar squad to three top-five finishes in the 500 freestyle, 1000 freestyle and 1650 freestyle with placings of 5th, 5th and 4th respectively with his fourth individual placing coming with an 8th place finish in the 200 freestyle.

Other Cougars earning top-8 finishes were Clayton Brown (7th – 50 backstroke), Jordan Weve (7th – 100 IM and 8th – 100 butterfly), Josias Solarte (7th – 100 butterfly), Justus Hampton (7th – 50 freestyle).

Complete Women Result's *PB denotes Personal Best, *SB denotes Season Best

50 Breaststroke: 3rd (SB 30.16), 200 IM: 8th (2:16.68, Program Record), 100 Breaststroke: 2nd (1:04.93, Program Record), 200 Breaststroke: 3rd (SB 2:23.64)

50 Freestyle: 13th (27.04, *PB 26.89 in prelims, *Program 9th best), 100 IM: 7th (1:08.62, *PB 1:07.26 in prelims, Program 6th best), 50 Butterfly: 9th (PB 29.69, Program 9th best), 100 Freestyle: 14th (PB 59.80)

Complete Men Results *PB denotes Personal Best, *SB denotes Season Best

50 Freestyle: 16th (SB 22.61), 200 Freestyle: 15th (1:52.82, *PB 1:51.87 in prelims), 50 Butterfly: 19th (PB 25.38), 100 Freestyle: 100 Freestyle: 13th (PB 49.25)

50 Freestyle: 11th (PB 21.72), 200 Freestyle: 5th (1:41.78, *Program Record), 100 Backstroke: 6th (52.79, *Program 3rd best), 200 Backstroke: 6th (1:58.11, *PB 1:57.65 in prelims, *Programs 3rd best)

50 Freestyle: 24th (PB 23.94), 50 Backstroke: 7th (PB 25.46, *Programs 8th fastest), 100 Backstroke: 9th (PB 54.42, *Programs 7th fastest), 200 Backstroke: 11th (PB 2:03.28, *Programs 8th fastest)

50 Breaststroke: 1st (24.53, *Program Record), 100 Breaststroke: 1st (53.37, *Program Record), 200 Breaststroke: 6th: (2:05.96, *PB 2:05.35 in prelims, *Programs 2nd fastest)

50 Freestyle: 7th (21.06, *Programs 2nd fastest), 200 Freestyle: 9th (PB 1:44.15, *Programs 3rd fastest), 500 Freestyle: 9th (PB 4:48.47, *Programs 4th fastest), 100 Freestyle: 8th (PB 47.75, *Programs 6th fastest)

1000 Freestyle: 5th (SB 9:44.58), 200 Freestyle: 8th (1:47.23, *PB 1:44.76 in prelims, *Programs 4th fastest), 500 Freestyle: 5th (SB 4:41.70), 1650 Freestyle: (SB 16:17.59)

1000 Freestyle: 8th (SB 9:54.68), 400 IM: 2nd (PB 4:06.79, *Programs 2nd fastest), 200 Butterfly: 3rd (1:52.46, *Program Record), 1650 Freestyle: 5th (PB 16:19.83, *Programs 2nd fastest)

200 IM: 12th (PB 2:00.98, *Programs 8th fastest), 400 IM: 12th (PB 4:20.10, *Programs 5th fastest), 500 Freestyle: 11th (PB 4:52.10, *Programs 5th fastest), 1650 Freestyle: 10th (PB 17:04.76, *Programs 4th fastest)

50 Breaststroke: 12th (PB 27.89), 50 Freestyle: 26th (PB 25.05), 100 Breaststroke: 15th (PB 1:01.95, *Programs 8th fastest), 200 Breaststroke: 14th (PB 2:21.15, *Programs 10th fastest)

50 Breaststroke: 15th (28.72, *PB 28.48 in prelims, *Programs 10th fastest), 100 Butterfly: 13th (53.33, *SB 53.28 in prelims), 100 IM: 13th (58.19, *PB 57.89 in prelims), 50 Butterfly: 11th (23.95, *PB 23.92 in prelims, *Programs 7th fastest)

100 Butterfly: 7th (50.60, *PB 50.21 in prelims, *Programs 2nd fastest), 200 Butterfly: 4th (PB 1:52.63, *Programs 2nd fastest), 50 Butterfly: 8th (23.43, *PB 23.03 in prelims, *Programs 3rd fastest), 100 Freestyle: 8th (PB 47.75, *Programs 6th fastest)

50 Freestyle: 18th (PB 22.83), 100 IM: 16th (1:00.42, *PB 59.57 in prelims), 50 Butterfly: 20th (PB 25.74)

100 Butterfly: 8th (PB 51.61, *Programs 6th fastest), 100 IM: 7th (PB 55.70, *Programs 9th fastest), 200 Butterfly: 9th (PB 1:58.41, *Programs 7th fastest), 50 Butterfly: 12th (24.06, *PB 23.85 in prelims, *Programs 5th fastest)

50 Freestyle: 19th (PB 22.85), 100 Butterfly: 16th (55.80, *PB 55.42 in prelims), 200 Butterfly: 12th (2:10.87, *PB 2:09.72 in prelims), 100 Freestyle: 17th (PB 51.63)

1000 Freestyle: 12th (PB 10:43.20, *Programs 6th fastest), 200 Freestyle: 16th (1:54.99, *PB 1:53.18 in prelims), 500 Freestyle: 12th (PB 5:08.67, *Programs 10th fastest), 1650 Freestyle: 12th (PB 18:05.97, *Programs 7th fastest)

800 Freestyle Relay (Solarte, Mayerberg, Ioannides, Auld)

200 Freestyle Relay (DoHampton, Wheatman, Augustine, Carrillo)

400 Medley Relay (Auld, Carrillo, Solarte, Hampton)

200 Medley Relay (Auld, Carrillo, Solarte, Hampton)

400 Freestyle Relay (Hampton, Augustine, Solarte, Auld)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620221010998.jpeg" alt="&nbsp; Photo: Barton's&nbsp;<a href="http://bartoncc.prestosports.com/sports/mswimdive/2020-21/bios/cue_carrillo_johan_mygs" target="_blank">Johan Cue Carrillo</a>&nbsp;competing in the 100 yard breaststroke at the NJCAA Championships. Photo courtesy of the NJCAA" />
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 </figure>The Barton Community College swimming programs concluded the 2021 season at the NJCAA National Swimming and Diving Championships held this past week at the Anne Wilder Aquatic Complex in Fort Pierce, FL. The Cougars returned home with a fourth place and eighth place finish including a multi-event individual national champion.On the women's side, the two pack of Fanny Courbot and Sophia Ortiz guided Barton to an 8th place finish. The duo combined for eight placings with six new personal best efforts including a pair of school records falling and five adjustments to the top-10 record book.The Cougar women concluded the week with 88 points falling just 47 points back of seventh place South Georgia State and 33 points above ninth place Iowa Lakes Community College. Claiming the team title was Indian River State College producing 1,374 points earning their 40th championship edging out runner-up Southwest Oregon Community College's 674 points.The Barton men over the week shattered six program records, 47 new personal bests of which 41 landing inside the program's top-10 record books and the program's first multi-event individual national champion in the program's fourth year of existence.The Cougar men tallied 597.5 points over the four-day event, falling .5 points back of third place Southwestern Oregon Community College. Host school Indian River Community College notched their 47th consecutive team title scoring a total of 1,340 points with runner-up Iowa Central Community College securing a runner-up finish scoring a 690.5 score.Women's Recap:Fresh off a pair of runner-up finishes from a year ago, Courbot led the charge recording 44 points over her four entered events. The sophomore rewrote a pair of her own school records with a runner-up performance in the 100 breaststroke turning in a 1:04.93 and eighth place finish in the 200 IM with a time of 2:16.68.The freshman carried the momentum into the 100 breaststroke turning in the top preliminary mark and program's top time of 53.32. Looking for his second gold Carrillo capped the feature touching the wall quickest at 53.37 just .5 tenths off his prelim mark.Returning long distance specialist's Nikolas Ioannides and Kacper Mayerberg pieced together the top individual point tally's finishing with 54 apiece edging out Carrillo's 53-point output.The sophomore duo teamed up with Josias Solarte and Isaiah Auld conducted one of two Barton relay record breakers in the 800 freestyle stopping the clocks at 6:58.39 for a third best finish.Another Cougar record fell by the wayside in Thursday's 200 freestyle final as Audl clocked a 1:41.78 earning a fifth place performance. Audl concluded his strong freshman campaign adding a pair of sixth place showings in the 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke while accounting for an 11th place finish in the 50 freestyle.In Friday's 200 butterfly, Mayerberg and Solarte went head-to-head with one another as Solarte displayed the third best preliminary time and program best 1:52.76 edging Mayerberg's fourth place 1:56.51. The roles would reverse in the evening session as Mayerberg soared to the top of the record books posting a third place finish with a mark of 1:52.46 edging his counterpart Solarte by .17 tenths.Mayerberg additional added a sixth and eighth place finish in the 400 IM and 1000 freestyle. In the 400 IM the sophomore secured the second fastest time of 4:06.79 falling 4.85 seconds back of Christopher Sprenger's top time sat at last year's NJCAA Championships.The Cougars topped the week trip with the final record breaker coming in Saturday's final event as Justus Hampton, Branden Augustine, Solarte and Auld clocked a fourth place finishing time of 3:08.46 in the 400 freestyle relay.Closing his Barton career on a high note clocking season best marks in all four events, Ioannides paced the Cougar squad to three top-five finishes in the 500 freestyle, 1000 freestyle and 1650 freestyle with placings of 5th, 5th and 4th respectively with his fourth individual placing coming with an 8th place finish in the 200 freestyle.Other Cougars earning top-8 finishes were Clayton Brown (7th – 50 backstroke), Jordan Weve (7th – 100 IM and 8th – 100 butterfly), Josias Solarte (7th – 100 butterfly), Justus Hampton (7th – 50 freestyle).Complete Women Result's *PB denotes Personal Best, *SB denotes Season BestFanny Courbot: 44 points50 Breaststroke: 3rd (SB 30.16), 200 IM: 8th (2:16.68, Program Record), 100 Breaststroke: 2nd (1:04.93, Program Record), 200 Breaststroke: 3rd (SB 2:23.64)Sophia Ortiz: 28 points50 Freestyle: 13th (27.04, *PB 26.89 in prelims, *Program 9th best), 100 IM: 7th (1:08.62, *PB 1:07.26 in prelims, Program 6th best), 50 Butterfly: 9th (PB 29.69, Program 9th best), 100 Freestyle: 14th (PB 59.80)Complete Men Results *PB denotes Personal Best, *SB denotes Season BestBraden Augustine: 7 points50 Freestyle: 16th (SB 22.61), 200 Freestyle: 15th (1:52.82, *PB 1:51.87 in prelims), 50 Butterfly: 19th (PB 25.38), 100 Freestyle: 100 Freestyle: 13th (PB 49.25)Isaiah Auld: 46 points50 Freestyle: 11th (PB 21.72), 200 Freestyle: 5th (1:41.78, *Program Record), 100 Backstroke: 6th (52.79, *Program 3rd best), 200 Backstroke: 6th (1:58.11, *PB 1:57.65 in prelims, *Programs 3rd best)Clayton Brown: 27 points50 Freestyle: 24th (PB 23.94), 50 Backstroke: 7th (PB 25.46, *Programs 8th fastest), 100 Backstroke: 9th (PB 54.42, *Programs 7th fastest), 200 Backstroke: 11th (PB 2:03.28, *Programs 8th fastest)Johan Cue Carrillo: 53 points50 Breaststroke: 1st (24.53, *Program Record), 100 Breaststroke: 1st (53.37, *Program Record), 200 Breaststroke: 6th: (2:05.96, *PB 2:05.35 in prelims, *Programs 2nd fastest)Justus Hampton: 39 points50 Freestyle: 7th (21.06, *Programs 2nd fastest), 200 Freestyle: 9th (PB 1:44.15, *Programs 3rd fastest), 500 Freestyle: 9th (PB 4:48.47, *Programs 4th fastest), 100 Freestyle: 8th (PB 47.75, *Programs 6th fastest)Nikolas Ioannides: 54 points1000 Freestyle: 5th (SB 9:44.58), 200 Freestyle: 8th (1:47.23, *PB 1:44.76 in prelims, *Programs 4th fastest), 500 Freestyle: 5th (SB 4:41.70), 1650 Freestyle: (SB 16:17.59)Kacper Mayerberg: 54 points1000 Freestyle: 8th (SB 9:54.68), 400 IM: 2nd (PB 4:06.79, *Programs 2nd fastest), 200 Butterfly: 3rd (1:52.46, *Program Record), 1650 Freestyle: 5th (PB 16:19.83, *Programs 2nd fastest)Will Morris: 23 points200 IM: 12th (PB 2:00.98, *Programs 8th fastest), 400 IM: 12th (PB 4:20.10, *Programs 5th fastest), 500 Freestyle: 11th (PB 4:52.10, *Programs 5th fastest), 1650 Freestyle: 10th (PB 17:04.76, *Programs 4th fastest)Cesar Robles: 10 points50 Breaststroke: 12th (PB 27.89), 50 Freestyle: 26th (PB 25.05), 100 Breaststroke: 15th (PB 1:01.95, *Programs 8th fastest), 200 Breaststroke: 14th (PB 2:21.15, *Programs 10th fastest)Kenny Ruiz: 16 points50 Breaststroke: 15th (28.72, *PB 28.48 in prelims, *Programs 10th fastest), 100 Butterfly: 13th (53.33, *SB 53.28 in prelims), 100 IM: 13th (58.19, *PB 57.89 in prelims), 50 Butterfly: 11th (23.95, *PB 23.92 in prelims, *Programs 7th fastest)Josias Solarte: 49 points100 Butterfly: 7th (50.60, *PB 50.21 in prelims, *Programs 2nd fastest), 200 Butterfly: 4th (PB 1:52.63, *Programs 2nd fastest), 50 Butterfly: 8th (23.43, *PB 23.03 in prelims, *Programs 3rd fastest), 100 Freestyle: 8th (PB 47.75, *Programs 6th fastest)Silas Steinert: 1 point50 Freestyle: 18th (PB 22.83), 100 IM: 16th (1:00.42, *PB 59.57 in prelims), 50 Butterfly: 20th (PB 25.74)Jordan Weve: 36.5 points100 Butterfly: 8th (PB 51.61, *Programs 6th fastest), 100 IM: 7th (PB 55.70, *Programs 9th fastest), 200 Butterfly: 9th (PB 1:58.41, *Programs 7th fastest), 50 Butterfly: 12th (24.06, *PB 23.85 in prelims, *Programs 5th fastest)Daniel Wheatman: 6 points50 Freestyle: 19th (PB 22.85), 100 Butterfly: 16th (55.80, *PB 55.42 in prelims), 200 Butterfly: 12th (2:10.87, *PB 2:09.72 in prelims), 100 Freestyle: 17th (PB 51.63)Mykael White: 16 points1000 Freestyle: 12th (PB 10:43.20, *Programs 6th fastest), 200 Freestyle: 16th (1:54.99, *PB 1:53.18 in prelims), 500 Freestyle: 12th (PB 5:08.67, *Programs 10th fastest), 1650 Freestyle: 12th (PB 18:05.97, *Programs 7th fastest)Men's Relay Results800 Freestyle Relay (Solarte, Mayerberg, Ioannides, Auld) 3rd (6:58.39 *Program Record)200 Freestyle Relay (DoHampton, Wheatman, Augustine, Carrillo) 3rd (1:26.68 *Program 3rd best)400 Medley Relay (Auld, Carrillo, Solarte, Hampton) 3rd (3:24.24 *Programs 2nd best)200 Medley Relay (Auld, Carrillo, Solarte, Hampton) 2nd (1:32.28 *Programs 2nd best)400 Freestyle Relay (Hampton, Augustine, Solarte, Auld) 4th (3:08.46 *Program Record)

Carrillo's two national titles lead Cougars at national's

The Barton Community College women's track and field team won nine events this weekend as a final day charge came up six points short in placing runner-up at the KJCCC/Region VI Outdoor Championships hosted by Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas.

The Cougars reset five facility records in their two days of competition, had thirteen personal bests, and compiled twenty-four scoring performances for 172 points. Barton's total was just six shy of Cloud County Community College's 178 points and 72 points ahead of third place Butler Community College.

In addition to the team hardware, Nia Robinson was voted the Female Field Athlete of the Meet in winning two events and placing runner-up in a third event.

Barton will conclude the season next week in a three-day trip to Levelland, Texas, for the NJCAA Division I Outdoor Championships held May 11-13 hosted by South Plains College.

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 </figure>The Barton Community College women's track and field team won nine events this weekend as a final day charge came up six points short in placing runner-up at the KJCCC/Region VI Outdoor Championships hosted by Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas.The Cougars reset five facility records in their two days of competition, had thirteen personal bests, and compiled twenty-four scoring performances for 172 points. Barton's total was just six shy of Cloud County Community College's 178 points and 72 points ahead of third place Butler Community College.In addition to the team hardware, Nia Robinson was voted the Female Field Athlete of the Meet in winning two events and placing runner-up in a third event.Barton will conclude the season next week in a three-day trip to Levelland, Texas, for the NJCAA Division I Outdoor Championships held May 11-13 hosted by South Plains College.

Barton women runner-up at Region VI Outdoor Championships


@ Hays Diamond Classic Friday and Saturday

Boys Tennis at
WAC Tournament (Garden City)


@ 5A Regionals in Valley Center Saturday 5/8

Baseball @
Lawson-Biggs Field
Hutchinson 14 (5-13)
Great Bend 0 (6-8)
@ Hays Diamond Classic Friday and SaturdaySoftball @
HutchinsonGame 1
Hutchinson 11
Great Bend 6Game 2
Hutchinson 10 (4-14)
Great Bend 4 (5-13)
@ TMP ThursdayGirls Soccer @
Wichita Southeast
Southeast 2 (2-11)
Great Bend 1 (0-13)Boys Tennis at
WAC Tournament (Garden City)Team Scores
1. Garden City 15
2. Dodge City 13
3. Great Bend 4
4. Liberal 3
5. Hays 1
@ 5A Regionals in Valley Center Saturday 5/8

Tuesday Panther Scoreboard

KJCCC/Region VI Outdoor Championships hosted by Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas.

The 23rd outdoor region title for the Barton men also became the program's 54th overall outdoor region championship, putting together 26 scoring performances compiling 178 points to win by 35.5 points. Cloud County Community College placed second at 142.50 with Coffeyville Community College in third with 104 points.

The Cougars also set seven facility records in their two days of competition, posted eleven personal best efforts, and brought home three individual awards.

Second year assistant coach Trent Edgerton was voted the Men's Assistant Coach of the Meet by his peers with jump specialist Shakwon Coke named the Men's Field Athlete of the Meet while Denzel Feagin's 22 points earned the Men's High Point Athlete of the Meet.

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Ten individual titles power Barton men to 23rd Region VI Outdoor Championship

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Harold Ramirez hit a go-ahead double in the eighth, pinch-hitter Jake Bauers added a two-run homer later in the inning and the Cleveland Indians rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Tuesday night.

Strong bullpen work by Nick Sandlin, Nick Wittgren (1-1) and Cal Quantrill shut out the Royals over the final four innings as the Indians improved to 14-1 this season when scoring at least four runs. They are 1-12 when scoring three or fewer.

Royals reliever Josh Staumont (0-1) walked Franmil Reyes in the eighth before Ramirez guided a pitch just inside the foul line for the go-ahead run. Josh Naylor followed with an RBI single and Bauers capped the inning in style.

Salvador Perez provided the biggest highlight for Kansas City, hitting a homer estimated at 460 feet into the fountains.

The Royals led 1-0 in the third when they scored on a bizarre sequence of events.

With runners on second and third, Perez hit a high fly to the warning track that missed the gloves of the converging outfielders. Naylor caught the carom off the warning track and one of crew chief Angel Hernandez’s umpires appeared to call Perez out as if it was a fly out — and amid the confusion, one baserunner kept going and the other retreated.

The umpires eventually convened and awarded Perez an RBI single while putting the second runner on third, even though both of them — speedy Whit Merrifield and Andrew Benintendi — probably would have scored on the play.

Perez made it 3-0 with his homer in the fifth before the Indians began their comeback in the sixth.

Royals starter Mike Minor loaded the bases before Greg Holland came on in relief. He gave up a grounder that shortstop Nicky Lopez booted for an error, allowing two runs to score, and Ramirez followed with a tying single.

Ramirez provided another big hit a couple of innings later to send the Indians to the win.

Indians: LF Jordan Luplow (left groin) was back in the starting lineup after getting a day off. “I don’t think he’s 100%,” manager Terry Francona said, “but he showed good strength with our trainers.”

Royals: RHP Brady Singer (foot) threw a bullpen and remains on schedule to start Wednesday after taking a liner off his heel last Friday in Minnesota. “Everything seems to be going in a good direction,” manager Mike Matheny said.

The Royals signed SS Alcides Escobar, a member of their 2015 title team, to a minor league contract and sent him to Triple-A Omaha. The 34-year-old Escobar last played in the majors in 2018 with Kansas City. He played on minor league deals for the Orioles and White Sox in 2019 and spent last year with the Yakult Swallows in Japan.

“My message to everybody that has a passion for this game is make them pry your spikes off your feet,” Matheny said. “If you love it, you play it until you’ve exhausted every potential opportunity out there.”

Major league strikeout leader Shane Bieber (3-2, 2.76 ERA) tries to improve to 5-0 in nine career starts against the Royals as the teams continue their four-game set Wednesday night. Singer (1-3, 3.09) takes the mound for Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Harold Ramirez hit a go-ahead double in the eighth, pinch-hitter Jake Bauers added a two-run homer later in the inning and the Cleveland Indians rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Tuesday night.Strong bullpen work by Nick Sandlin, Nick Wittgren (1-1) and Cal Quantrill shut out the Royals over the final four innings as the Indians improved to 14-1 this season when scoring at least four runs. They are 1-12 when scoring three or fewer.Royals reliever Josh Staumont (0-1) walked Franmil Reyes in the eighth before Ramirez guided a pitch just inside the foul line for the go-ahead run. Josh Naylor followed with an RBI single and Bauers capped the inning in style.Salvador Perez provided the biggest highlight for Kansas City, hitting a homer estimated at 460 feet into the fountains.The Royals led 1-0 in the third when they scored on a bizarre sequence of events.With runners on second and third, Perez hit a high fly to the warning track that missed the gloves of the converging outfielders. Naylor caught the carom off the warning track and one of crew chief Angel Hernandez’s umpires appeared to call Perez out as if it was a fly out — and amid the confusion, one baserunner kept going and the other retreated.The umpires eventually convened and awarded Perez an RBI single while putting the second runner on third, even though both of them — speedy Whit Merrifield and Andrew Benintendi — probably would have scored on the play.Perez made it 3-0 with his homer in the fifth before the Indians began their comeback in the sixth.Royals starter Mike Minor loaded the bases before Greg Holland came on in relief. He gave up a grounder that shortstop Nicky Lopez booted for an error, allowing two runs to score, and Ramirez followed with a tying single.Ramirez provided another big hit a couple of innings later to send the Indians to the win.INJURY REPORTIndians: LF Jordan Luplow (left groin) was back in the starting lineup after getting a day off. “I don’t think he’s 100%,” manager Terry Francona said, “but he showed good strength with our trainers.”Royals: RHP Brady Singer (foot) threw a bullpen and remains on schedule to start Wednesday after taking a liner off his heel last Friday in Minnesota. “Everything seems to be going in a good direction,” manager Mike Matheny said.ESKY REUNIONThe Royals signed SS Alcides Escobar, a member of their 2015 title team, to a minor league contract and sent him to Triple-A Omaha. The 34-year-old Escobar last played in the majors in 2018 with Kansas City. He played on minor league deals for the Orioles and White Sox in 2019 and spent last year with the Yakult Swallows in Japan.“My message to everybody that has a passion for this game is make them pry your spikes off your feet,” Matheny said. “If you love it, you play it until you’ve exhausted every potential opportunity out there.”UP NEXTMajor league strikeout leader Shane Bieber (3-2, 2.76 ERA) tries to improve to 5-0 in nine career starts against the Royals as the teams continue their four-game set Wednesday night. Singer (1-3, 3.09) takes the mound for Kansas City.

Ramirez, Bauers help Indians rally for 7-3 win over Royals

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11:00 Oklahoma Wesleyan (44-6) vs Bethany (27-20)


7:00 Kansas Wesleyan (31-16) vs McPherson (32-11)


5:00 Oklahoma Wesleyan (17-7) vs McPherson (18-12)

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ComplexBaseball
Wednesday 5/5
11:00 Oklahoma Wesleyan (44-6) vs Bethany (27-20)
3:00 Tabor (34-15) vs Ottawa (31-18)
7:00 Kansas Wesleyan (31-16) vs McPherson (32-11)Softball
Wednesday 5/5
1:00 Ottawa (37-5) vs Sterling (9-15)
1:00 Bethany (25-25) vs Tabor (14-30)
5:00 Oklahoma Wesleyan (17-7) vs McPherson (18-12)
5:00 Friends (29-14) vs Avila (20-20)
7:30 Ottawa/Sterling winner vs OK. Wesleyan/Mcpherson winner
7:30 Friends/Avila Winner vs Bethany/Tabor winner