By TODD MOORE Barton Sports Info

The Barton track and field program went split-squad this weekend competing in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the Crimson Tide Invitational with a smaller group staying closer to home at the K.T. Woodman Classic in Wichita.

In addition to just about every athlete posting a season and/or personal best throughout the weekend, the women compiled eleven national qualifying performances with the men adding nine to their list.

Completing their first, near full-squad outdoor meet of the season, the tuned-up Cougars head to Waco, Texas, for next weekend's Michael Johnson Invite held at Baylor University's Clyde Hart Track &amp; Field Stadium.

Down south at the Crimson Tide, the Barton women had three first placings among their seven finishes in the Top-5, led by sophomore standout Keliza Smith playing a part in two of the Cougars' victories.

Individually, Smith took on the 400m for the first time in her collegiate outdoor career to better the 46-athlete, four-year dominated field with a current NJCAA leading 52.91 in posting the program's 5th fastest ever time.

As a baton passer, Smith helped the Cougars' 4x100m relay squad of Kayda Austin, Kennidra Spigner, and Takelia Williams vault to the top of the NJCAA leaders with a 44.70 time in additionally ranking 9th on the program all-time list.

Smith also joined 4x400m relay members Shone Walters, Narissa McPherson, and Natasha Fox for a meet's 4th best time of 3:41.44 to rank a nation's third best 2025 time.

Ivanilda Semedo captured the women's other first placing delivering a discus winning 51.40m (168-08) mark.

Other notable performances included Kayda Austin's 200m runner-up in 23.43, just .02 seconds off the program top ten list, as was Shone Walters' 400m time of 2:09.94 in placing 9th overall.

On the men's side, the Cougars had six Top-5 finishes led by the pair of titles from Trevon Hamer including winning the triple jump at 16.30m (53-05.75) in moving up from 9th to 6th in Barton history and adding a fifth place in the 100m on a personal best, nationally qualifying time of 10.38.

A member of the Cougars' winning 4x100m relay team securing Barton's sweep in the event, Hamer joined with Aragorn Straker, Joshua Mascall, and Wanyae Belle to beat the field by nearly a half second in clocking a program 8th best ever time of 39.47.

Like the women, the men were also solid in the 4x400m relay with Mascall and Belle joined by Simeon Adams and Perrion Williams in clocking a 3:10.50 to finish fourth overall.

Belle and Straker battled it out in the 200m on personal best efforts, Belle crossing 3rd in 20.74 while Straker was an eye-blink behind in 4th at 20.77.

In Wichita at the K.T. Woodman, the Cougars sent six athletes to compete as all posted personal bests. Kamya Gould led in the 100m with a 12.23, Destany Johnson in the 200m at 26.06, Widlife Vermilus's 15.71 100m Hurdle time, and Alissandra Jackson in the 400m (1:02.75) and 1500m (5:11.40). On the men's side Gabriel Carty led in the 400m (52.55) and 800m (1:59.94) with Korbin Woods also in the 800m at 2:03.93.

Crimson Tide Invitational - Tuscaloosa, AL

4x100m Relay: 1st 44.70 SB NQ *Program 9th Best (Keliza Smith, Kayda Austin, Kennidra Spigner, Takeila Williams)

4x400m Relay: 4th "A" 3:41.44 SB NQ (Shone Walters, Keliza Smith, Narissa McPherson, Natasha Fox), 15th "B" 4:09.32 (Kialia Claiborne, Kennidra Spigner, Takeila Williams, Ty'yanah Adams)

200m: 2nd Kayda Austin (PB NQ 23.43), 20th Kennidra Spigner (PB NQ 24.36), 31st Takeila Williams (PB 24.73)

400m: 1st Keliza Smith (PB NQ 52.91 *1st Time **Program 5th Best), 20th Narissa McPherson (PB 56.11)

800m: 9th Shone Walters (PB NQ 2:09.94), 44th Alexia Walker (PB 2:22.70)

100m Hurdles: 15th Ty'yanah Adams (PB NQ 14.33)

400m Hurdles: 21st Kialia Claiborne (SB NQ 1:04.13)

Long Jump: 5th Celine Riddle (PB NQ 5.84m, 19-02.00), 16th Chloe Perryman (SB 5.42m, 17-09.50), 23rd Kymia Bridgett (5.27m, 17-03.50)

Triple Jump: 4th Celine Riddle (PB NQ 12.15m, 39-10.50), 13th Kymia Bridgett (PB 11.68m, 38-04.00)

Discus: 1st Ivanilda Semedo (ANQ 51.40m, 168-08), DNP Cedricka Williams (Foul)

100m: 5th Trevon Hamer (PB NQ 10.38), 32nd Brandon Pemberton (11.02)

200m: 3rd Wanyae Belle (PB NQ 20.74), 4th Aragorn Straker (PB ANQ 20.77), 31st Brandon Pemberton (22.03)

400m: 11th Joshua Mascall (SB NQ 47.27), 26th Simeon Adams (PB 48.36)

800m: 20th Corlando Chambers (SB 1:54.27), 27th Jasiah Clapp (PB 1:55.10), 39th Keandro Gordon (PB 1:56.34)

4x100m Relay: 1st 39.47 SB NQ *8th Program Best (Aragorn Straker, Trevon Hamer, Joshua Mascall, Wanyae Belle)

4x400m Relay: 3rd 3:10.50 SB NQ (Joshua Mascall, Simeon Adams, Perrion Williams, Wanyae Belle)

Triple Jump: 1st Trevon Hamer (PB NQ 16.30m, 53-05.75 *Moved up from 9th to 6th Program Best)

Discus Invite: 5th Ricardo Hayles (SB NQ 56.07m, 183-11)

Discus: 10th DeAndre Bristol (PB NQ 48.81m, 160-02)

Hammer Throw: 13th Boris Peranovic (PB NQ 50.47m, 165-07)

Javelin: 16th DeAndre Bristol (ANQ 57.88m, 189-11)

K.T. Woodman Classic - Wichita, KS

100m: 23rd Kamya Gould (PB 12.23), DNP Destany Johnson (FS)

100m Hurdles: 21st Widlife Vermilus (15.71)

200m: 43rd Destany Johnson (26.06), 46th Kamya Gould (PB 26.25)

400m: 34th Alissandra Jackson (PB 1:02.75)

1500m: 54th Alissandra Jackson (PB 5:11.40)

800m: 58th Gabriel Carty (PB 1:59.94), 81st Korbin Woods (PB 2:03.93)

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoThe Barton track and field program went split-squad this weekend competing in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the Crimson Tide Invitational with a smaller group staying closer to home at the K.T. Woodman Classic in Wichita.In addition to just about every athlete posting a season and/or personal best throughout the weekend, the women compiled eleven national qualifying performances with the men adding nine to their list.Completing their first, near full-squad outdoor meet of the season, the tuned-up Cougars head to Waco, Texas, for next weekend's Michael Johnson Invite held at Baylor University's Clyde Hart Track &amp; Field Stadium.Down south at the Crimson Tide, the Barton women had three first placings among their seven finishes in the Top-5, led by sophomore standout Keliza Smith playing a part in two of the Cougars' victories.Individually, Smith took on the 400m for the first time in her collegiate outdoor career to better the 46-athlete, four-year dominated field with a current NJCAA leading 52.91 in posting the program's 5th fastest ever time.As a baton passer, Smith helped the Cougars' 4x100m relay squad of Kayda Austin, Kennidra Spigner, and Takelia Williams vault to the top of the NJCAA leaders with a 44.70 time in additionally ranking 9th on the program all-time list.Smith also joined 4x400m relay members Shone Walters, Narissa McPherson, and Natasha Fox for a meet's 4th best time of 3:41.44 to rank a nation's third best 2025 time.Ivanilda Semedo captured the women's other first placing delivering a discus winning 51.40m (168-08) mark.Other notable performances included Kayda Austin's 200m runner-up in 23.43, just .02 seconds off the program top ten list, as was Shone Walters' 400m time of 2:09.94 in placing 9th overall.On the men's side, the Cougars had six Top-5 finishes led by the pair of titles from Trevon Hamer including winning the triple jump at 16.30m (53-05.75) in moving up from 9th to 6th in Barton history and adding a fifth place in the 100m on a personal best, nationally qualifying time of 10.38.A member of the Cougars' winning 4x100m relay team securing Barton's sweep in the event, Hamer joined with Aragorn Straker, Joshua Mascall, and Wanyae Belle to beat the field by nearly a half second in clocking a program 8th best ever time of 39.47.Like the women, the men were also solid in the 4x400m relay with Mascall and Belle joined by Simeon Adams and Perrion Williams in clocking a 3:10.50 to finish fourth overall.Belle and Straker battled it out in the 200m on personal best efforts, Belle crossing 3rd in 20.74 while Straker was an eye-blink behind in 4th at 20.77.In Wichita at the K.T. Woodman, the Cougars sent six athletes to compete as all posted personal bests. Kamya Gould led in the 100m with a 12.23, Destany Johnson in the 200m at 26.06, Widlife Vermilus's 15.71 100m Hurdle time, and Alissandra Jackson in the 400m (1:02.75) and 1500m (5:11.40). On the men's side Gabriel Carty led in the 400m (52.55) and 800m (1:59.94) with Korbin Woods also in the 800m at 2:03.93.Crimson Tide Invitational - Tuscaloosa, ALWomen:4x100m Relay: 1st 44.70 SB NQ *Program 9th Best (Keliza Smith, Kayda Austin, Kennidra Spigner, Takeila Williams)4x400m Relay: 4th "A" 3:41.44 SB NQ (Shone Walters, Keliza Smith, Narissa McPherson, Natasha Fox), 15th "B" 4:09.32 (Kialia Claiborne, Kennidra Spigner, Takeila Williams, Ty'yanah Adams)100m: 18th Ty'yanah Adams (PB 12.21)200m: 2nd Kayda Austin (PB NQ 23.43), 20th Kennidra Spigner (PB NQ 24.36), 31st Takeila Williams (PB 24.73)400m: 1st Keliza Smith (PB NQ 52.91 *1st Time **Program 5th Best), 20th Narissa McPherson (PB 56.11)800m: 9th Shone Walters (PB NQ 2:09.94), 44th Alexia Walker (PB 2:22.70)100m Hurdles: 15th Ty'yanah Adams (PB NQ 14.33)400m Hurdles: 21st Kialia Claiborne (SB NQ 1:04.13)Long Jump: 5th Celine Riddle (PB NQ 5.84m, 19-02.00), 16th Chloe Perryman (SB 5.42m, 17-09.50), 23rd Kymia Bridgett (5.27m, 17-03.50)Triple Jump: 4th Celine Riddle (PB NQ 12.15m, 39-10.50), 13th Kymia Bridgett (PB 11.68m, 38-04.00)Discus: 1st Ivanilda Semedo (ANQ 51.40m, 168-08), DNP Cedricka Williams (Foul)Men:100m: 5th Trevon Hamer (PB NQ 10.38), 32nd Brandon Pemberton (11.02)200m: 3rd Wanyae Belle (PB NQ 20.74), 4th Aragorn Straker (PB ANQ 20.77), 31st Brandon Pemberton (22.03)400m: 11th Joshua Mascall (SB NQ 47.27), 26th Simeon Adams (PB 48.36)800m: 20th Corlando Chambers (SB 1:54.27), 27th Jasiah Clapp (PB 1:55.10), 39th Keandro Gordon (PB 1:56.34)4x100m Relay: 1st 39.47 SB NQ *8th Program Best (Aragorn Straker, Trevon Hamer, Joshua Mascall, Wanyae Belle)4x400m Relay: 3rd 3:10.50 SB NQ (Joshua Mascall, Simeon Adams, Perrion Williams, Wanyae Belle)Triple Jump: 1st Trevon Hamer (PB NQ 16.30m, 53-05.75 *Moved up from 9th to 6th Program Best)Discus Invite: 5th Ricardo Hayles (SB NQ 56.07m, 183-11)Discus: 10th DeAndre Bristol (PB NQ 48.81m, 160-02)Hammer Throw: 13th Boris Peranovic (PB NQ 50.47m, 165-07)Javelin: 16th DeAndre Bristol (ANQ 57.88m, 189-11)K.T. Woodman Classic - Wichita, KSWomen:100m: 23rd Kamya Gould (PB 12.23), DNP Destany Johnson (FS)100m Hurdles: 21st Widlife Vermilus (15.71)200m: 43rd Destany Johnson (26.06), 46th Kamya Gould (PB 26.25)400m: 34th Alissandra Jackson (PB 1:02.75)1500m: 54th Alissandra Jackson (PB 5:11.40)Men:400m: 47th Gabriel Carty (PB 52.55)800m: 58th Gabriel Carty (PB 1:59.94), 81st Korbin Woods (PB 2:03.93)

Barton Track and Field turns in multiple standout performances


AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into
his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for
birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters
and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the
career Grand Slam. What should have been a coronation along the back
nine at Augusta National turned into a heart-racing, lead-changing
jaw-dropping finish at golf’s greatest theater that ended with
McIlroy on his knees sobbing with joy and disbelief. Right when it
looked as though he would blow another major, he delivered two
majestic shots when nothing less would do.


AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Justin Rose played one of the best rounds of
his career, and it wasn't quite enough to deny Rory McIlroy his
long-sought title at the Masters. Rose shot a final-round 66 that he
capped with a memorable 20-footer for birdie at No. 18, and then
wound up in a playoff when McIlroy missed a par putt of his own at
the finishing hole. But playing 18 again, Rose made par and McIlroy
rolled in a 3-footer for birdie to win the green jacket. It was the
second time Rose had lost a playoff at the Masters. He lost on the
first playoff hole eight years ago, when Sergio Garcia made birdie
and he made bogey.


CLEVELAND (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 10, walked none and allowed
four hits in 7 2/3 innings, getting his first win this season as the
Kansas City Royals overcame a two-run deficit to beat Cleveland 4-2
and stop the Guardians’ five-game winning streak. Ragans (1-0) gave
up two runs — one earned — while throwing 64 of 89 pitches for
strikes. Maikel Garcia had three hits, including a tiebreaking,
two-run double off Ben Lively in the fifth that put the Royals ahead
4-2. Salvador Perez had tied the score in the fourth with his second
home run this season, a two-run drive.


ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings,
Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker homered and the St. Louis
Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0. Liberatore allowed
three hits and a walk and matched his season high with seven
strikeouts. Phil Maton, JoJo Romero and Kyle Leahy each pitched a
scoreless inning for the Cardinals who earned their second shutout of
the season after blanking the Phillies on Friday night. Zack Wheeler
allowed four runs and seven hits and a walk and had three strikeouts
in six innings.


UNDATED (AP) — The final game to end in the NBA regular season was
a big one for seeding in the Western Conference, with the Los Angeles
Clippers beating the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime Sunday
to clinch the No. 5 seed. The Warriors fell to No. 7 and will host
No. 8 Memphis on Tuesday, with the winner earning the No. 7 seed. The
West bracket wasn’t set until a final day that had numerous teams
in the running for numerous positions. Denver got the No. 4 spot and
home-court advantage against the Clippers. Minnesota is No. 6 and
will play the Lakers.


UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma City had a regular season like none other
in NBA history. The Thunder — who went 68-14 — finished the
season outscoring teams by 12.9 points per game, smashing the
previous mark that had stood for more than a half-century. The Los
Angeles Lakers outscored teams by 12.3 points per game in 1971-72,
and that was the record until now. For the season. the Thunder
outscored opponents by 1,055 points.


UNDATED (AP) — The Original Six teams based in the United States
have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times. And
now, they share an unwanted distinction. Detroit, Boston, Chicago and
the New York Rangers will all miss the playoffs in the same year for
the first time in NHL history. The Red Wings have won 11 league
championships to trail Montreal’s 23 and Toronto’s 13 and the
Canada-based franchises have earned spots in the playoffs that start
Saturday. Detroit was slowly improving under general manager Steve
Yzerman until this year.


UNDATED (AP) — Authorities say ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy has died
at age 24 in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by
officers in Houston. Lacy already was facing criminal charges
stemming from a fatal car accident in December in south Louisiana
that had clouded his NFL prospects. Harris County authorities say
their pursuit of Lacy late Saturday night ended when Lacy crashed his
car. Authorities say when they went to extract Lacy, they said he had
died of an apparent suicide. Lacy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lacy led LSU with nine touchdowns receiving last season and had
declared for this month’s NFL draft.


Final	Oklahoma City	115	New Orleans	100	


Final OT	L.A. Clippers	124	Golden State	119	

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into
his grandest performance of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for
birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters
and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the
career Grand Slam. What should have been a coronation along the back
nine at Augusta National turned into a heart-racing, lead-changing
jaw-dropping finish at golf’s greatest theater that ended with
McIlroy on his knees sobbing with joy and disbelief. Right when it
looked as though he would blow another major, he delivered two
majestic shots when nothing less would do.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Justin Rose played one of the best rounds of
his career, and it wasn't quite enough to deny Rory McIlroy his
long-sought title at the Masters. Rose shot a final-round 66 that he
capped with a memorable 20-footer for birdie at No. 18, and then
wound up in a playoff when McIlroy missed a par putt of his own at
the finishing hole. But playing 18 again, Rose made par and McIlroy
rolled in a 3-footer for birdie to win the green jacket. It was the
second time Rose had lost a playoff at the Masters. He lost on the
first playoff hole eight years ago, when Sergio Garcia made birdie
and he made bogey.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 10, walked none and allowed
four hits in 7 2/3 innings, getting his first win this season as the
Kansas City Royals overcame a two-run deficit to beat Cleveland 4-2
and stop the Guardians’ five-game winning streak. Ragans (1-0) gave
up two runs — one earned — while throwing 64 of 89 pitches for
strikes. Maikel Garcia had three hits, including a tiebreaking,
two-run double off Ben Lively in the fifth that put the Royals ahead
4-2. Salvador Perez had tied the score in the fourth with his second
home run this season, a two-run drive.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Liberatore pitched six shutout innings,
Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker homered and the St. Louis
Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0. Liberatore allowed
three hits and a walk and matched his season high with seven
strikeouts. Phil Maton, JoJo Romero and Kyle Leahy each pitched a
scoreless inning for the Cardinals who earned their second shutout of
the season after blanking the Phillies on Friday night. Zack Wheeler
allowed four runs and seven hits and a walk and had three strikeouts
in six innings.
UNDATED (AP) — The final game to end in the NBA regular season was
a big one for seeding in the Western Conference, with the Los Angeles
Clippers beating the Golden State Warriors 124-119 in overtime Sunday
to clinch the No. 5 seed. The Warriors fell to No. 7 and will host
No. 8 Memphis on Tuesday, with the winner earning the No. 7 seed. The
West bracket wasn’t set until a final day that had numerous teams
in the running for numerous positions. Denver got the No. 4 spot and
home-court advantage against the Clippers. Minnesota is No. 6 and
will play the Lakers.
UNDATED (AP) — Oklahoma City had a regular season like none other
in NBA history. The Thunder — who went 68-14 — finished the
season outscoring teams by 12.9 points per game, smashing the
previous mark that had stood for more than a half-century. The Los
Angeles Lakers outscored teams by 12.3 points per game in 1971-72,
and that was the record until now. For the season. the Thunder
outscored opponents by 1,055 points.
UNDATED (AP) — The Original Six teams based in the United States
have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times. And
now, they share an unwanted distinction. Detroit, Boston, Chicago and
the New York Rangers will all miss the playoffs in the same year for
the first time in NHL history. The Red Wings have won 11 league
championships to trail Montreal’s 23 and Toronto’s 13 and the
Canada-based franchises have earned spots in the playoffs that start
Saturday. Detroit was slowly improving under general manager Steve
Yzerman until this year.
UNDATED (AP) — Authorities say ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy has died
at age 24 in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by
officers in Houston. Lacy already was facing criminal charges
stemming from a fatal car accident in December in south Louisiana
that had clouded his NFL prospects. Harris County authorities say
their pursuit of Lacy late Saturday night ended when Lacy crashed his
car. Authorities say when they went to extract Lacy, they said he had
died of an apparent suicide. Lacy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lacy led LSU with nine touchdowns receiving last season and had
declared for this month’s NFL draft.SUNDAY SCORESMAJOR LEAGUE
BASEBALLINTERLEAGUE
Final	San Francisco	5	N.Y. Yankees	4	
Final	Tampa Bay	8	Atlanta	3	
Final	N.Y. Mets	8	Athletics	0	AMERICAN LEAGUE
Final	Kansas City	4	Cleveland	2	
Final	Minnesota	5	Detroit	1	
Final	Boston	3	Chicago White Sox	1	
Final	Houston	7	L.A. Angels	3	
Final	Toronto	7	Baltimore	6	
Final	Seattle	3	Texas	1	NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final	Cincinnati	4	Pittsburgh	0	
Final	St. Louis	7	Philadelphia	0	
Final	Miami	11	Washington	4	
Final	San Diego	6	Colorado	0	
Final	Arizona	5	Milwaukee	2	
Final	Chicago Cubs	4	L.A. Dodgers	2	NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final	Atlanta	117	Orlando	105	
Final	Washington	119	Miami	118	
Final	Boston	93	Charlotte	86	
Final	Chicago	122	Philadelphia	102	
Final	New York	113	Brooklyn	105	
Final OT	Milwaukee	140	Detroit	133	
Final 2OT	Indiana	126	Cleveland	118	
Final	Sacramento	109	Phoenix	98	
Final	Memphis	132	Dallas	97	
Final	Portland	109	L.A. Lakers	81	
Final	Minnesota	116	Utah	105	
Final	Denver	126	Houston	111	
Final	Oklahoma City	115	New Orleans	100	
Final	San Antonio	125	Toronto	118	
Final OT	L.A. Clippers	124	Golden State	119	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUE
Final	N-Y Islanders	1	New Jersey	0	
Final OT	Ottawa	4	Philadelphia	3	
Final	Boston	4	Pittsburgh	1	
Final	Toronto	4	Carolina	1	
Final	Tampa Bay	7	Buffalo	4	
Final	Columbus	4	Washington	1	
Final	Edmonton	4	Winnipeg	1	
Final	Calgary	5	San Jose	2	
Final	Colorado	4	Anaheim	2

Monday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cole Ragans managed to pitch through a left hamstring cramp for 7 2/3 innings and get his first win this season.

“The hammy started to tighten up and I just didn’t want to push it,” Ragans said after leading the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 on Sunday.

A 27-year-old left-hander who finished fourth in AL Cy Young Award voting last year, Ragans struck out 10 and walked none while allowing two runs — one earned — and four hits.

Ragans (1-0) felt a nagging pain in his hamstring throughout the game, but it intensified after he got Austin Hedges to pop out for the second out of the eighth inning. Lucas Erceg relieved and got the last out of the inning. Carlos Estévez allowed a leadoff single in the ninth, then struck out three straight batters for his fifth save in six chances.

“You don’t want it to where it turns more serious than it actually is," Ragans said. "There was no reason to keep trying to pitch.”

Kansas City was optimistic Ragans will take his next turn, likely Friday in Detroit.

“He was honest with us throughout the game and was honest with us when he started feeling in more in the eighth inning,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “He was trying to be smart and not push through it, which was the right thing to do.”

Ragans threw 89 pitches and became the second pitcher in Royals’ history to have 10 or more strikeouts in three consecutive starts after Kevin Appier in 1996.

Cleveland took a 2-0 lead in the second when Daniel Schneemann hit an RBI double and continued home on shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.’s throwing error. Ragans then retired nine straight batters and 17 of his last 18.

Kansas City rallied when Salvador Perez hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning and Maikel Garcia had a two-run double in the fifth.

“I try to get quick outs,” Ragans said. “If I’m filling up the strike zone, then (the hitters) are going to have to swing the bats. I just try to get ahead in the count and stay ahead and trust the guys behind me to make plays. If they are swinging early in the count, it might help you later to get them to chase some pitches.”

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 </figure>CLEVELAND (AP) — Cole Ragans managed to pitch through a left hamstring cramp for 7 2/3 innings and get his first win this season.“The hammy started to tighten up and I just didn’t want to push it,” Ragans said after leading the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 on Sunday.A 27-year-old left-hander who finished fourth in AL Cy Young Award voting last year, Ragans struck out 10 and walked none while allowing two runs — one earned — and four hits.Ragans (1-0) felt a nagging pain in his hamstring throughout the game, but it intensified after he got Austin Hedges to pop out for the second out of the eighth inning. Lucas Erceg relieved and got the last out of the inning. Carlos Estévez allowed a leadoff single in the ninth, then struck out three straight batters for his fifth save in six chances.“You don’t want it to where it turns more serious than it actually is," Ragans said. "There was no reason to keep trying to pitch.”Kansas City was optimistic Ragans will take his next turn, likely Friday in Detroit.“He was honest with us throughout the game and was honest with us when he started feeling in more in the eighth inning,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “He was trying to be smart and not push through it, which was the right thing to do.”Ragans threw 89 pitches and became the second pitcher in Royals’ history to have 10 or more strikeouts in three consecutive starts after Kevin Appier in 1996.Cleveland took a 2-0 lead in the second when Daniel Schneemann hit an RBI double and continued home on shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.’s throwing error. Ragans then retired nine straight batters and 17 of his last 18.Kansas City rallied when Salvador Perez hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning and Maikel Garcia had a two-run double in the fifth.“I try to get quick outs,” Ragans said. “If I’m filling up the strike zone, then (the hitters) are going to have to swing the bats. I just try to get ahead in the count and stay ahead and trust the guys behind me to make plays. If they are swinging early in the count, it might help you later to get them to chase some pitches.”

Cole Ragans overcomes hamstring cramping to strike out 10 and get his first win of the year

By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports Info

The No. 24 Barton Community College baseball team completed a four-game weekend sweep of Garden City Community College on Saturday afternoon at Lawson-Biggs Field.

Cesar Gomez initial go-ahead sac-fly followed two batters later by Hunter Alvord's no-doubt home run off the top of the indoor facility in the bottom of the sixth pushing the Cougars in front for good earning a 7-6 Game 1 victory.

Looking for the sweep in the nightcap, Alvord, Tyler Janssen and Wyatt Yetter drove in nine of the 15 runs while starting pitcher Ethan Minaker manufactured his collegiate first complete game shutout directing Barton to 15-0 seven-inning run rule win.

Maintaining its lead in the Jayhawk West standings, the Cougars improve to 20-4 in league play and 31-8 overall while the Broncbusters fall to 5-15 in league play and 16-23 on the season.

Extending the win streak to a season best 13-straight, Barton will look to keep it alive in Tuesday's final leg of a home and away midweek non-conference series with No. 4 Cowley. First pitch of the nine-inning contest comes at 2:00 p.m. from Lawson-Biggs Field, as the Cougars defeated the Tigers back on April 1st 12-8 in Arkansas City. 

Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the fifth, John Connors RBI double and Kyle Walker's go-ahead RBI triple a batter ensuing supplied Barton its first lead of 5-4.

Squandering the lead with the Broncbusters fashioning the tying run in the top of the sixth, the Cougar offense immediately answered the call with two of its five extra base hits coming in the home half.

Kyle Graves leadoff triple kickstarted the decisive two-run frame coming home on Gomez sacrifice fly pushing Barton back in front for the sophomore second RBI. A batter following, Alvord delivered the eventual game winner launching his team leading ninth home run of the season off the top of the left field indoor facility for a 7-5 lead.

Refusing to go away, Garden City generated back-to-back singles to start the seventh with one of the two Cougar errors in the game drawing the Broncbusters within one with no-outs. Calling upon the bullpen again succeeding a one-out walk to load the bases, freshman reliever Landon Haines prevented any further rally attempt notching his first collegiate save recording a strikeout and fly-out in his 0.2-innings escaping the bases loaded jam.

Gomez 3-for-3, 2 RBI and Graves 2-for-3 performances led Barton's 11 hits out of the bottom two spots in the lineup.

Starting pitcher Owen Pote earned a no-decision lasting 3.1-innings allowing two hits, four runs (3-earned) along with four walks.

Andrew McCarthy (2-0) earned the victory behind three-innings permitting three hits, two runs (1-earned) to go with a pair of walks and strikeouts.

Janssen's leadoff double set the tone in the nightcap scoring on the following pitch coming off the bat of Alvord's run producing single gifting Barton a 1-0 lead over the opening two frames.

The Cougars broke things open in the third inning sending 12 to the plate and putting up eight runs. Ayden Hadley's one-out plunking and Connors reaching of a fielder's choice organized Yetter's third big fly of the season to kickstart the big inning.

Loading the bases on a Walker double and back-to-back Tate Blasi and Graves walks, the lone Broncbuster error with two-away extended the frame allowing two to cross with Alvord's two-RBI double and Hadley's team leading sixth triple of the season extending his hitting streak to 13 straight games increasing the lead to 9-0 after three.

Putting the Busters in the headlights, a Gomez bases loaded walk and Janssen bases clearing double sparked a four run fourth with the final runs crossing in the fifth on Walker's RBI single and Blasi's sacrifice-fly.

On the mound Minaker (3-2) turned in a career day, tossing his collegiate first complete game shutout while striking out a new career high eight in picking up his second victory over his last three starts. The sophomore scattered six hits with a pair of walks on 94-pitches in the winning effort.

Yetter's perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate to go along with Walker's 3-for-4 afternoon keyed five Cougars recording multi-hit performances behind the 13 hits while Yetter helped lead the top RBI production teamming up with Janssen and Alvord each finishing with 3-RBIs apiece.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744626696738.jpeg" alt="Barton pitcher&nbsp;Ethan Minaker" />
 <figcaption>Barton pitcher&nbsp;Ethan Minaker</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports InfoThe No. 24 Barton Community College baseball team completed a four-game weekend sweep of Garden City Community College on Saturday afternoon at Lawson-Biggs Field.Cesar Gomez initial go-ahead sac-fly followed two batters later by Hunter Alvord's no-doubt home run off the top of the indoor facility in the bottom of the sixth pushing the Cougars in front for good earning a 7-6 Game 1 victory.Looking for the sweep in the nightcap, Alvord, Tyler Janssen and Wyatt Yetter drove in nine of the 15 runs while starting pitcher Ethan Minaker manufactured his collegiate first complete game shutout directing Barton to 15-0 seven-inning run rule win.Maintaining its lead in the Jayhawk West standings, the Cougars improve to 20-4 in league play and 31-8 overall while the Broncbusters fall to 5-15 in league play and 16-23 on the season.Extending the win streak to a season best 13-straight, Barton will look to keep it alive in Tuesday's final leg of a home and away midweek non-conference series with No. 4 Cowley. First pitch of the nine-inning contest comes at 2:00 p.m. from Lawson-Biggs Field, as the Cougars defeated the Tigers back on April 1st 12-8 in Arkansas City. Game 1 RecapTrailing 4-3 in the bottom of the fifth, John Connors RBI double and Kyle Walker's go-ahead RBI triple a batter ensuing supplied Barton its first lead of 5-4.Squandering the lead with the Broncbusters fashioning the tying run in the top of the sixth, the Cougar offense immediately answered the call with two of its five extra base hits coming in the home half.Kyle Graves leadoff triple kickstarted the decisive two-run frame coming home on Gomez sacrifice fly pushing Barton back in front for the sophomore second RBI. A batter following, Alvord delivered the eventual game winner launching his team leading ninth home run of the season off the top of the left field indoor facility for a 7-5 lead.Refusing to go away, Garden City generated back-to-back singles to start the seventh with one of the two Cougar errors in the game drawing the Broncbusters within one with no-outs. Calling upon the bullpen again succeeding a one-out walk to load the bases, freshman reliever Landon Haines prevented any further rally attempt notching his first collegiate save recording a strikeout and fly-out in his 0.2-innings escaping the bases loaded jam.Gomez 3-for-3, 2 RBI and Graves 2-for-3 performances led Barton's 11 hits out of the bottom two spots in the lineup.Starting pitcher Owen Pote earned a no-decision lasting 3.1-innings allowing two hits, four runs (3-earned) along with four walks.Andrew McCarthy (2-0) earned the victory behind three-innings permitting three hits, two runs (1-earned) to go with a pair of walks and strikeouts.Game 2 RecapJanssen's leadoff double set the tone in the nightcap scoring on the following pitch coming off the bat of Alvord's run producing single gifting Barton a 1-0 lead over the opening two frames.The Cougars broke things open in the third inning sending 12 to the plate and putting up eight runs. Ayden Hadley's one-out plunking and Connors reaching of a fielder's choice organized Yetter's third big fly of the season to kickstart the big inning.Loading the bases on a Walker double and back-to-back Tate Blasi and Graves walks, the lone Broncbuster error with two-away extended the frame allowing two to cross with Alvord's two-RBI double and Hadley's team leading sixth triple of the season extending his hitting streak to 13 straight games increasing the lead to 9-0 after three.Putting the Busters in the headlights, a Gomez bases loaded walk and Janssen bases clearing double sparked a four run fourth with the final runs crossing in the fifth on Walker's RBI single and Blasi's sacrifice-fly.On the mound Minaker (3-2) turned in a career day, tossing his collegiate first complete game shutout while striking out a new career high eight in picking up his second victory over his last three starts. The sophomore scattered six hits with a pair of walks on 94-pitches in the winning effort.Yetter's perfect 3-for-3 day at the plate to go along with Walker's 3-for-4 afternoon keyed five Cougars recording multi-hit performances behind the 13 hits while Yetter helped lead the top RBI production teamming up with Janssen and Alvord each finishing with 3-RBIs apiece.

No. 24 Barton Baseball finishes four game sweep of Garden City, push winning streak to 13

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 10, walked none and allowed four hits in 7 2/3 innings, getting his first win this season as the Kansas City Royals overcame a two-run deficit to beat Cleveland 4-2 on Sunday and stop the Guardians' five-game winning streak.

Ragans (1-0), a 27-year-old left-hander who finished fourth in AL Cy Young Award voting last year, gave up two runs — one earned — while throwing 64 of 89 pitches for strikes.

Maikel Garcia had three hits, including a tiebreaking, two-run double off Ben Lively (0-2) in the fifth that put the Royals ahead 4-2. Salvador Perez had tied the score in the fourth with his second home run this season, a two-run drive.

Lucas Erceg got the last out in the eighth and Carlos Estévez allowed a leadoff single in the ninth, then struck out three straight batters for his fifth save in six chances.

No. 9 batter Kyle Isbel also had three hits for the Royals.

Lively (0-2) allowed four runs and seven hits in six innings.

Daniel Schneemann had an RBI double in a two-run second.

Royals third baseman/left fielder Jonathan India sat out after leaving Saturday’s game with tightness in the right quadriceps. Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas missed his fifth straight game because of a bruised right wrist.

Garcia’s doubled after Freddy Fermin walked and Isbel doubled.

Perez’s home run was the Royals’ eighth in 16 games this season.

Royals: RHP Seth Lugo (1-0, 3.24 ERA) starts Monday night's series opener at Yankee Stadium against RHP Carlos Carrasco (1-1, 7.71).

Guardians: LHP L.T. Allen (0-1, 3.60) starts a series opener Tuesday at Baltimore, which goes with RHP Charlie Morton (0-3, 8.78).

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 10, walked none and allowed four hits in 7 2/3 innings, getting his first win this season as the Kansas City Royals overcame a two-run deficit to beat Cleveland 4-2 on Sunday and stop the Guardians' five-game winning streak.Ragans (1-0), a 27-year-old left-hander who finished fourth in AL Cy Young Award voting last year, gave up two runs — one earned — while throwing 64 of 89 pitches for strikes.Maikel Garcia had three hits, including a tiebreaking, two-run double off Ben Lively (0-2) in the fifth that put the Royals ahead 4-2. Salvador Perez had tied the score in the fourth with his second home run this season, a two-run drive.Lucas Erceg got the last out in the eighth and Carlos Estévez allowed a leadoff single in the ninth, then struck out three straight batters for his fifth save in six chances.No. 9 batter Kyle Isbel also had three hits for the Royals.Lively (0-2) allowed four runs and seven hits in six innings.Daniel Schneemann had an RBI double in a two-run second.Royals third baseman/left fielder Jonathan India sat out after leaving Saturday’s game with tightness in the right quadriceps. Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas missed his fifth straight game because of a bruised right wrist.<h2>Key moment</h2>Garcia’s doubled after Freddy Fermin walked and Isbel doubled.<h2>Key stat</h2>Perez’s home run was the Royals’ eighth in 16 games this season.<h2>Up Next</h2>Royals: RHP Seth Lugo (1-0, 3.24 ERA) starts Monday night's series opener at Yankee Stadium against RHP Carlos Carrasco (1-1, 7.71).Guardians: LHP L.T. Allen (0-1, 3.60) starts a series opener Tuesday at Baltimore, which goes with RHP Charlie Morton (0-3, 8.78).

Royals 4-2 victory stops Guardians' 5-game winning streak


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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744567789715.jpeg" alt="Hoisington results from Nickerson Invitational Friday" />
 <figcaption>Hoisington results from Nickerson Invitational Friday</figcaption>
 </figure>Girls Team Scores1	Hoisington High
School	114
2	Ellinwood High School	105
3	Reno County Homeschool High Sc	63
4	Buhler High School	32
5	Nickerson High School	25
6	Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic Hi	18
100 Meter Dash				
14.10	Madison Henning	2nd	
14.90	Annabelle Gonzalez	10th	
200 Meter Dash				
30.01	Kinley Wilkens	3rd	
31.20	Laeya Beck	6th	
400 Meter Dash				
1:10.61	Trinity Graves	2nd	
800 Meter Run				
3:03.93	Andrea Gonzalez	4th	
3:13.85	Annabelle Gonzalez	6th	
100 Meter Hurdles				
18.55	Kynder Welch	2nd	
300 Meter Hurdles				
54.51	Madison Henning	1st	
59.97	Kynder Welch	3rd	
4x100 Meter Relay				
53.52	Relay Team	1st	
4x400 Meter Relay				
4:38.50	Relay Team	2nd	
High Jump				
4-4	Trinity Graves	2nd	
4-2	Madison Henning	5th	
Long Jump				
15-5.75	Kynder Welch	2nd	
15-2.75	Laeya Beck	4th	
12-3.75	Andrea Gonzalez	10th	
Triple Jump				
34-0.25	Kinley Wilkens	1st	
29-6.25	Laeya Beck	4th	
Pole Vault				
7-0	Miette Kaiser	1st	
7-0	Annabelle Gonzalez	2nd	
6-6	Trinity Graves	4th	
6-0	Andrea Gonzalez	5th	
Discus				
88-3	Addison Hanzlick	4th	
67-10.5	Neveah Graves	12th	
49-11	Miette Kaiser	19th	
Javelin				
102-1	Neveah Graves	1st	
98-3	Addison Hanzlick	2nd	
77-10	Laeya Beck	8th	
Shot Put				
31-10	Neveah Graves	2nd	
21-6.5	Miette Kaiser	12th
–-------------------------------------	Boys Team Scores1	Hoisington High
School	103
2	Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic Hi	100
3	Ellinwood High School	63.50
4	Reno County Homeschool High Sc	50
5	Nickerson High School	48.50
6	Buhler High School	3Boys Results
100 Meter Dash		
11.19	Brier Thompson	1st
11.87	Courtney Jr Bryant	5th
12.56	Preston Merlau	8th
200 Meter Dash		
25.23	Courtney Jr Bryant	7th
25.78	Dustin Wyant	10th
27.56	Brady Reif	19th
29.56	Drake Martin	23rd
400 Meter Dash		
54.13	Mason Martin	2nd
1:00.52	Ruger Sneath	7th
1:13.61	Drake Martin	12th
800 Meter Run		
2:44.04	Harrison Henning	11th
3:13.02	Sam Doze	14th
1600 Meter Run		
5:21.70	Kasey Andereck	5th
5:59.26	Harrison Henning	8th
6:53.87	Sam Doze	10th
3200 Meter Run		
12:16.04	Kasey Andereck	4th
110 Meter Hurdles		
16.89	Brier Thompson	1st
22.72	Joseph Hekele	4th
300 Meter Hurdles		
41.75	Brier Thompson	1st
53.73	Joseph Hekele	5th
4x100 Meter Relay		
47.32	Relay Team	2nd
4x400 Meter Relay		
3:38.95	Relay Team	1st
High Jump		
5-10	Mason Martin	2nd
5-4	Joseph Hekele	5th
Long Jump		
19-5	Courtney Jr Bryant	3rd
16-11.75	Preston Merlau	7th
Triple Jump		
28-3	Drake Martin	7th
Pole Vault		
12-6	Taylen Morales	1st
11-0	Joseph Hekele	3rd
10-6	Ruger Sneath	4th
8-6	Dustin Wyant	8th
Discus		
159-9	Layton Hoffman	1st
101-3	Triston Kraft	7th
98-5	Colin Mater	8th
64-0	Kyler Johnson	17th
63-9	Cooper Moore	18th
Javelin		
129-8	Preston Merlau	2nd
120-3	Colin Mater	5th
99-2	Brady Reif	8th
Shot Put		
47-1.5	Layton Hoffman	1st
38-7.25	Colin Mater	3rd
34-2	Triston Kraft	10th
27-7	Cooper Moore	15th

Hoisington Boys and Girls take home team titles at Nickerson

3,200m relay 3rd—Great Bend, 10:22.17 (Long, Welcher, Kelly, Bullard)

2,000m steeplechase 4th —Bella Long, 7:42.81 (school record)

Elite triple jump 1st —Cooper Ohnmacht, 46-2

3,200m 1st —Tavon Stroup, 9:59.76

300m hurdles 4th —Eman Rodriguez, 42.39

3,200m relay 5th — Great Bend, 8:39.96 (Ramirez, Lashley, Aldana, Stroup)

Elite 3,200m 7th— Ismael Ramirez, 10:00.16

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744555795301.jpeg" alt="Panther top 7 finishers at Pre-State meet at Wichita State" />
 <figcaption>Panther top 7 finishers at Pre-State meet at Wichita State</figcaption>
 </figure>GREAT BEND GIRLS200m—2nd - Karys Leu, 27.27Shot put 2nd—Allie Gerhart, 35-51/4Shot put 3rd - Natalee Daniels, 32-113/43,200m relay 3rd—Great Bend, 10:22.17 (Long, Welcher, Kelly, Bullard)2,000m steeplechase 4th —Bella Long, 7:42.81 (school record)High jump 4th —Cassie Ellegood, 5-0Pole vault 5th —Kayle Baldwin, 8-6100m hurdles 7th—Mikala Minton, 17.7100m—8th - Karys Leu, 12.89GREAT BEND BOYSElite triple jump 1st —Cooper Ohnmacht, 46-23,200m 1st —Tavon Stroup, 9:59.76800m 2nd— Ismael Ramirez, 2:01.2 300m hurdles 4th —Eman Rodriguez, 42.393,200m relay 5th — Great Bend, 8:39.96 (Ramirez, Lashley, Aldana, Stroup)Elite 3,200m 7th— Ismael Ramirez, 10:00.16

Panther Pre-State Track and Field Results

East DivisionW	L	Pct	GBNew York	8	6	.571	—Toronto	8	7	.533	½Boston	7	9	.438	2Baltimore	6	8	.429	2Tampa Bay	6	8	.429	2Central DivisionDetroit	9	5	.643	—Cleveland	8	6	.571	1Kansas City	7	8	.467	2½Chicago	4	10	.286	5Minnesota	4	11	.267	5½West DivisionLos Angeles	9	5	.643	—Texas	9	6	.600	½Seattle	7	8	.467	2½Houston	6	8	.429	3Athletics	6	9	.400	3½East DivisionW	L	Pct	GBNew York	9	5	.643	—Philadelphia	9	5	.643	—Miami	7	7	.500	2Washington	6	8	.429	3Atlanta	4	10	.286	5Central DivisionChicago	10	7	.588	—Milwaukee	8	7	.533	1Cincinnati	7	8	.467	2St. Louis	6	8	.429	2½Pittsburgh	5	10	.333	4West DivisionSan Diego	12	3	.800	—San Francisco	10	4	.714	1½Los Angeles	11	5	.688	1½Arizona	8	7	.533	4Colorado	3	11	.214	8½

MLB Standings

CLEVELAND (AP) — Luis Ortiz allowed just one hit and struck out a career-high 10 in his home debut for Cleveland as the Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to five games.

Ortiz (1-2) had his second straight strong outing, giving up just a home run in the fourth inning to Vinnie Pasquantino before leaving after 5 2/3 innings. The right-hander was acquired in December from Pittsburgh.

Gabriel Arias homered and José Ramírez hit a sacrifice fly off Mike Lorenzen (1-2) as the Guardians remained unbeaten at home. Arias connected in the sixth inning. He has three homers this season — all against Kansas City.

The Royals entered the ninth with just two hits before getting four straight singles and scoring twice against Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase, who hasn't been himself through the season's first two weeks.

Ortiz held Kansas City hitless until the fourth when Pasquantino drove a pitch over the wall in right-center with one out. It was Pasquantino's second homer and only the seventh in 2025 for the Royals, who came in tied with Toronto for the fewest in the majors.

Arias drove in Cleveland's first run with a single in the fourth. He has five RBIs in the last two games.

After giving up a one-out walk in the sixth while leading 2-1, Ortiz got a favorable called third strike from plate umpire Manny Gonzalez on an outside pitch to whiff Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. for the second time.

The Guardians are 5-0 at home for the first time since 2002, when they opened 7-0 in Progressive Field.

Royals LHP Cole Ragans (0-0, 2.81) had 11 strikeouts last week against Minnesota. He'll start the series finale against Cleveland's Ben Lively (0-1, 4.40), who got a no-decision against Kansas City in the season opener.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744551753274.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (45) delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long)" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (45) delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Saturday, April 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long)</figcaption>
 </figure>CLEVELAND (AP) — Luis Ortiz allowed just one hit and struck out a career-high 10 in his home debut for Cleveland as the Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to five games.Ortiz (1-2) had his second straight strong outing, giving up just a home run in the fourth inning to Vinnie Pasquantino before leaving after 5 2/3 innings. The right-hander was acquired in December from Pittsburgh.Gabriel Arias homered and José Ramírez hit a sacrifice fly off Mike Lorenzen (1-2) as the Guardians remained unbeaten at home. Arias connected in the sixth inning. He has three homers this season — all against Kansas City.The Royals entered the ninth with just two hits before getting four straight singles and scoring twice against Guardians All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase, who hasn't been himself through the season's first two weeks.Ortiz held Kansas City hitless until the fourth when Pasquantino drove a pitch over the wall in right-center with one out. It was Pasquantino's second homer and only the seventh in 2025 for the Royals, who came in tied with Toronto for the fewest in the majors.Arias drove in Cleveland's first run with a single in the fourth. He has five RBIs in the last two games.<h2>Key moment</h2>After giving up a one-out walk in the sixth while leading 2-1, Ortiz got a favorable called third strike from plate umpire Manny Gonzalez on an outside pitch to whiff Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. for the second time.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Guardians are 5-0 at home for the first time since 2002, when they opened 7-0 in Progressive Field.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals LHP Cole Ragans (0-0, 2.81) had 11 strikeouts last week against Minnesota. He'll start the series finale against Cleveland's Ben Lively (0-1, 4.40), who got a no-decision against Kansas City in the season opener.

Guardians beat Royals 6-3 for 5th straight win

COURTESY OF GARDEN CITY ATHLETICS (4/11/2025)

GARDEN CITY, Kan. - Tommy DeSalme, the architect of one of the fastest-pace offenses in Junior College hoops, and the author of a national runner-up finish at Cowley in 2021 was named the new head men's basketball coach at Garden City Community College during a press conference on Tuesday (4/8/25) afternoon in the Hall of Fame Room at the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex. 

"This is an incredible honor," DeSalme said. "But truth be told, this whole year has been a whirlwind. A year ago, I was the head coach at Hutch, and we were in the Elite 8. Then an opportunity came up for me to go back home to Bartlesville, OK. And all I can say is that I've learned so much over these past 12 months both as a coach and as an educator. What I learned is that I'm a Junior College guy."

Garden City is DeSalme's seventh coaching stop having previously served as the head boy's coach at Bartlesville High School in Oklahoma. Prior to that, he was the head coach at Hutchinson Community College where he guided the Blue Dragons to two National Tournament appearances, which included a trip to the 'Elite 8' in 2023-24. He posted a 75-28 (.728) record over three seasons. 

"Throughout this entire process, the one word that we kept repeating to the committee was stability," Director of Athletics, Mike Pilosof said. "We wanted a person who shared that premise and an identical ideology that lines up with the vision of our administration and this College."

DeSalme takes over for interim, Isaiah Tisdale, who will remain on staff as the Associate Head Coach for next season. 

"I got a chance to visit with both Coach Tisdale and Jack (Galazka), and I can't thank them enough for the job that they did this past season," DeSalme explained. "I talked to a lot of guys in this league, and they said you already have your guys right there, so I'm very excited that they're staying."

Before landing the job at Hutchinson, DeSalme spent 12 seasons as the head coach at Cowley, becoming the program's winningest coach with a record of 239-143. In 2021, DeSalme went away from the traditional half-court offense and transitioned into a high-octane brand of basketball, using a frenetic-style that emphasized 94 feet of ball pressure while utilizing a fast-pace, transition offense that led the region in scoring. They were second in the nation in points per game hitting the century mark 21 times including a school-record 143 points vs. Dodge City. 

"Coach DeSalme brings so many intangibles to our program," Vice President for Student Services and Athletics, Colin Lamb said. "His resume speaks for itself. He's won at the highest level at every stop he's been at, and we are very excited to have him get started."

The 2021 Tigers finished 24-5, tied for the Jayhawk East title, won the Region VI tournament for the first time in more than half a century and advanced all the way to the NJCAA National Championship Game where they lost to conference-rival Coffeyville. 

"I first met Coach DeSalme more than 10 years ago when I was working in radio," Pilosof stated. "My first impression was that this guy knows hoops. More than a decade later, I can say that I'm even more impressed with how he presents himself and his vision."

During an illustrious 12-year career at Cowley, DeSalme was named the league's Coach of the Year twice (2010, 2021). They won or tied for three Jayhawk East crowns (2010, 2020, 2021), played in two Region VI Tournament championship games (2012, 2021) and reached the regional semifinals five times (2011, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2021). 

"The Jayhawk Conference is the best league in America," DeSalme added. "We want to bring a fast-exciting brand of basketball to Garden City."

DeSalme's first stop in the Jayhawk Conference was at Independence Community College in 2008, where he compiled a 45-19 mark over two seasons. In his first year, the Pirates reached as high as No. 16 in the polls and finished second in the Jayhawk East with a 16-2 record. Antonio Henson was the 2008 conference's Most Valuable Player and a second-team NJCAA All-American. 

Prior to Independence, DeSalme spent one season as the head coach at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina where the Coyotes went 28-4 in 2007, won the KCAC regular-season and postseason championships, reached as high as No. 6 in the national rankings and put together a 19-game winning streak. Kansas Wesleyan earned a berth in the NAIA National Tournament and advanced to the second round. 

As for DeSalme's reputation as a program builder, look no further than the job he did in five seasons as the head coach at Sterling, where he took a team that was near the bottom of the conference standings and turned them into perennial contenders. He was 84-67 during his tenure, which included a 60-30 mark in conference play. The Warriors took second place four consecutive seasons and earned a berth in the NAIA Division II National Tournament two times over a three-year span (2004 and 2006). His 2004 squad won the conference tournament title, earning their first-ever trip to the big dance. 

The veteran coach began his career as an assistant at Southeastern Oklahoma State University where he was responsible for recruiting, eligibility, and academic progress. During his time there, the Savage Storm won a pair of conference titles and made two trips to the NAIA National Tournament finishing fifth in the final poll in 1997. 

DeSalme earned his Master of Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State in 1999. He played collegiately for the Savage Storm where he was a four-year letter winner and a two-year starter. 

The Bartlesville, OK native was an all-state, all-region, and all-district selection at Bartlesville High School leading the Bruins to state titles in 1989 and 1991. 

COURTESY OF GARDEN CITY ATHLETICS (4/11/2025)GARDEN CITY, Kan. - Tommy DeSalme, the architect of one of the fastest-pace offenses in Junior College hoops, and the author of a national runner-up finish at Cowley in 2021 was named the new head men's basketball coach at Garden City Community College during a press conference on Tuesday (4/8/25) afternoon in the Hall of Fame Room at the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex. "This is an incredible honor," DeSalme said. "But truth be told, this whole year has been a whirlwind. A year ago, I was the head coach at Hutch, and we were in the Elite 8. Then an opportunity came up for me to go back home to Bartlesville, OK. And all I can say is that I've learned so much over these past 12 months both as a coach and as an educator. What I learned is that I'm a Junior College guy."Garden City is DeSalme's seventh coaching stop having previously served as the head boy's coach at Bartlesville High School in Oklahoma. Prior to that, he was the head coach at Hutchinson Community College where he guided the Blue Dragons to two National Tournament appearances, which included a trip to the 'Elite 8' in 2023-24. He posted a 75-28 (.728) record over three seasons. "Throughout this entire process, the one word that we kept repeating to the committee was stability," Director of Athletics, Mike Pilosof said. "We wanted a person who shared that premise and an identical ideology that lines up with the vision of our administration and this College."DeSalme takes over for interim, Isaiah Tisdale, who will remain on staff as the Associate Head Coach for next season. "I got a chance to visit with both Coach Tisdale and Jack (Galazka), and I can't thank them enough for the job that they did this past season," DeSalme explained. "I talked to a lot of guys in this league, and they said you already have your guys right there, so I'm very excited that they're staying."Before landing the job at Hutchinson, DeSalme spent 12 seasons as the head coach at Cowley, becoming the program's winningest coach with a record of 239-143. In 2021, DeSalme went away from the traditional half-court offense and transitioned into a high-octane brand of basketball, using a frenetic-style that emphasized 94 feet of ball pressure while utilizing a fast-pace, transition offense that led the region in scoring. They were second in the nation in points per game hitting the century mark 21 times including a school-record 143 points vs. Dodge City. "Coach DeSalme brings so many intangibles to our program," Vice President for Student Services and Athletics, Colin Lamb said. "His resume speaks for itself. He's won at the highest level at every stop he's been at, and we are very excited to have him get started."The 2021 Tigers finished 24-5, tied for the Jayhawk East title, won the Region VI tournament for the first time in more than half a century and advanced all the way to the NJCAA National Championship Game where they lost to conference-rival Coffeyville. "I first met Coach DeSalme more than 10 years ago when I was working in radio," Pilosof stated. "My first impression was that this guy knows hoops. More than a decade later, I can say that I'm even more impressed with how he presents himself and his vision."During an illustrious 12-year career at Cowley, DeSalme was named the league's Coach of the Year twice (2010, 2021). They won or tied for three Jayhawk East crowns (2010, 2020, 2021), played in two Region VI Tournament championship games (2012, 2021) and reached the regional semifinals five times (2011, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2021). "The Jayhawk Conference is the best league in America," DeSalme added. "We want to bring a fast-exciting brand of basketball to Garden City."DeSalme's first stop in the Jayhawk Conference was at Independence Community College in 2008, where he compiled a 45-19 mark over two seasons. In his first year, the Pirates reached as high as No. 16 in the polls and finished second in the Jayhawk East with a 16-2 record. Antonio Henson was the 2008 conference's Most Valuable Player and a second-team NJCAA All-American. Prior to Independence, DeSalme spent one season as the head coach at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina where the Coyotes went 28-4 in 2007, won the KCAC regular-season and postseason championships, reached as high as No. 6 in the national rankings and put together a 19-game winning streak. Kansas Wesleyan earned a berth in the NAIA National Tournament and advanced to the second round. As for DeSalme's reputation as a program builder, look no further than the job he did in five seasons as the head coach at Sterling, where he took a team that was near the bottom of the conference standings and turned them into perennial contenders. He was 84-67 during his tenure, which included a 60-30 mark in conference play. The Warriors took second place four consecutive seasons and earned a berth in the NAIA Division II National Tournament two times over a three-year span (2004 and 2006). His 2004 squad won the conference tournament title, earning their first-ever trip to the big dance. The veteran coach began his career as an assistant at Southeastern Oklahoma State University where he was responsible for recruiting, eligibility, and academic progress. During his time there, the Savage Storm won a pair of conference titles and made two trips to the NAIA National Tournament finishing fifth in the final poll in 1997. DeSalme earned his Master of Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State in 1999. He played collegiately for the Savage Storm where he was a four-year letter winner and a two-year starter. The Bartlesville, OK native was an all-state, all-region, and all-district selection at Bartlesville High School leading the Bruins to state titles in 1989 and 1991.

Garden City Names Tommy DeSalme Head Men's Basketball Coach

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gabriel Arias had three hits — including a three-run homer — Angel Martínez had his second career three-hit game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Friday night.

Five Cleveland pitchers combined for the second shutout of the homestand. Tim Herrin (2-0) got the win after starter Tanner Bibee went 4 1/3 innings.

Arias snapped an 0 for 15 skid with a base hit in the second inning. He then connected on a first-pitch fastball from Royals' starter Kris Bubic (0-1) in the fourth inning and put it into the stands in right-center for his second homer of the season.

The three runs were the first earned runs Bubic had allowed in 26 2/3 innings dating to last season.

Martínez, called up from Triple A Columbus on Wednesday, also had a sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning to drive in Nolan Jones. Steven Kwan and Carlos Santana added RBI singles and Brayan Rocchio scored from second base after Royals' second baseman Jonathan India had a fly ball by José Ramírez pop out of his glove. It was India's second error of the game.

Kyle Manzardo was safe at second base when the throw by India after fielding Jhonkensy Noel’s grounder was wide and pulled Michael Massey off the bag. That put runners at first and second when Arias came up.

Cleveland's starting pitchers have posted a 1.42 ERA in the team's last five games and have given up only four earned runs in 25 1/3 innings. The Guardians' rotation had a 7.05 ERA in their first eight games.

Kansas City right-hander Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 3.18 ERA), who reached 10 years of major-league service on Tuesday, faces Cleveland right-hander Luis Ortiz (0-2, 8.44 ERA) in the middle game of the series.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gabriel Arias had three hits — including a three-run homer — Angel Martínez had his second career three-hit game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Friday night.Five Cleveland pitchers combined for the second shutout of the homestand. Tim Herrin (2-0) got the win after starter Tanner Bibee went 4 1/3 innings.Arias snapped an 0 for 15 skid with a base hit in the second inning. He then connected on a first-pitch fastball from Royals' starter Kris Bubic (0-1) in the fourth inning and put it into the stands in right-center for his second homer of the season.The three runs were the first earned runs Bubic had allowed in 26 2/3 innings dating to last season.Martínez, called up from Triple A Columbus on Wednesday, also had a sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning to drive in Nolan Jones. Steven Kwan and Carlos Santana added RBI singles and Brayan Rocchio scored from second base after Royals' second baseman Jonathan India had a fly ball by José Ramírez pop out of his glove. It was India's second error of the game.<h2>Key moment</h2>Kyle Manzardo was safe at second base when the throw by India after fielding Jhonkensy Noel’s grounder was wide and pulled Michael Massey off the bag. That put runners at first and second when Arias came up.<h2>Key stat</h2>Cleveland's starting pitchers have posted a 1.42 ERA in the team's last five games and have given up only four earned runs in 25 1/3 innings. The Guardians' rotation had a 7.05 ERA in their first eight games.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas City right-hander Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 3.18 ERA), who reached 10 years of major-league service on Tuesday, faces Cleveland right-hander Luis Ortiz (0-2, 8.44 ERA) in the middle game of the series.

Gabriel Arias hits a 3-run homer to propel Guardians to 7-0 victory over Royals

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Panther baseball gets road sweep at Liberal

- Sunflower Sports Solution Conor Nicholl is back to talk about High School softball and baseball.

- KVGB Track and Field Insider Mike Courson has the latest highlights from the High School track season.

- Great Bend Lady Panthers swimming coach Jade Winter has an update on the swimming season so far at GBHS.

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 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bUNzpNkIWRc?si=aGIWWWuAmi-U5oWl" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Part 1<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZA13RZ469u8?si=rDnpRs3oEilh_tS1" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Part 2- Sunflower Sports Solution Conor Nicholl is back to talk about High School softball and baseball.- KVGB Track and Field Insider Mike Courson has the latest highlights from the High School track season.- Great Bend Lady Panthers swimming coach Jade Winter has an update on the swimming season so far at GBHS.- Friday Sports Headlines- Sounds of the past 24-hours

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Lady Panther Soccer falls to Garden City

Lady Panther swimmers take 7th at Campus

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Panther softball sweeps Liberal

For the second consecutive conference meet, the 17th ranked Barton Community College women's golf team made a final round charge jumping up the standings resulting in a 2nd place finish at the KJCCC Meet No. 3 held at The Golf Club at Southwind in Garden City.

The Cougars opened with combined 58-over 342 score before posting a seven-stroke improvement at 51-over 335 on Thursday for an accumulated 109-over 677 and five strokes ahead of 15th ranked Garden City's 114-over 682 (330-352). Dodge City claimed its third title as the 9th ranked Conquistadors were thirty-eight strokes ahead of Barton with a combined 71-over 639 (325-314).

Barton will have the next two weeks preparing for post-season play on April 28-29 in the Region 6/Plains District Championships held at the Sky Ranch Golf Course in Sterling, Colorado.

Diana Alvarado opening play Wednesday with a 14-over 85 but then shot the 19-competitor field's third-lowest final round of 7-over 79 to move up the standings into 6th place overall at 22-over 164.

A pair of consistent rounds gave the Cougars two more in the top ten, Chomchanok Laparojkit in 8th place at 27-over 169, carding rounds of 84-85, while Joellen Vogt was in 9th two strokes behind at 29-over 171 on 85-86 cards.

Frida Medellin was one stroke out of the top ten in 11th place at 31-over 173, following an 88 card with a closing 85 score.

In 14th were the twin 90 rounds from Giovanna Tabanag at 38-over 180.

Kadynce Nash made the largest final round improvement of nine strokes, following a 96 card with an 87 to place 16th at 41-over 183 while Alayna Crosby rounded out the Barton entries in 17th at 46-over 188 on 92 and 96 cards.

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoFor the second consecutive conference meet, the 17th ranked Barton Community College women's golf team made a final round charge jumping up the standings resulting in a 2nd place finish at the KJCCC Meet No. 3 held at The Golf Club at Southwind in Garden City.The Cougars opened with combined 58-over 342 score before posting a seven-stroke improvement at 51-over 335 on Thursday for an accumulated 109-over 677 and five strokes ahead of 15th ranked Garden City's 114-over 682 (330-352). Dodge City claimed its third title as the 9th ranked Conquistadors were thirty-eight strokes ahead of Barton with a combined 71-over 639 (325-314).Barton will have the next two weeks preparing for post-season play on April 28-29 in the Region 6/Plains District Championships held at the Sky Ranch Golf Course in Sterling, Colorado.Diana Alvarado opening play Wednesday with a 14-over 85 but then shot the 19-competitor field's third-lowest final round of 7-over 79 to move up the standings into 6th place overall at 22-over 164.A pair of consistent rounds gave the Cougars two more in the top ten, Chomchanok Laparojkit in 8th place at 27-over 169, carding rounds of 84-85, while Joellen Vogt was in 9th two strokes behind at 29-over 171 on 85-86 cards.Frida Medellin was one stroke out of the top ten in 11th place at 31-over 173, following an 88 card with a closing 85 score.In 14th were the twin 90 rounds from Giovanna Tabanag at 38-over 180.Kadynce Nash made the largest final round improvement of nine strokes, following a 96 card with an 87 to place 16th at 41-over 183 while Alayna Crosby rounded out the Barton entries in 17th at 46-over 188 on 92 and 96 cards.Barton scores and placings:6th Diana Alvarado (+22, 85-79)8th Chomchanok Laparojkit (+27, 84-85)9th Joellen Vogt (+29, 85-86)11th Frida Medellin (+31, 88-85)14th Giovanna Tabanag (+38, 90-90)16th Kadynce Nash (+41, 96-87)17th Alayna Crosby (+46, 92-96)

17th ranked Barton women’s golf second at final KJCCC Meet

The No. 24 Barton Community College baseball team sustained its offensive frenzy out on the road Thursday afternoon picking up a pair of run rule victories over Garden City Community College at Williams Stadium.

Celebrating his birthday, freshman Kyle Walker distributed a trio of home runs, driving in seven of the 14 runs in Game 1, guiding the Cougars to a series opening six-inning 14-4 run rule victory. Barton then piled up nine runs over the opening two innings while starter Anthony Treto and relievers Kiernan Meredith and Jackson MacWilliams combined to toss a two-hit, 10-strikeout shutout in the 11-0 eight-inning run-rule win in Game 2.

Winners of now 11 straight, the Cougars maintain their first-place lead in the Jayhawk West standings at 18-4 and 29-8 overall while the Broncbusters slide to 5-13 in league play and 16-21 on the season.

Barton will look for its fifth conference series victory on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. as the series shifts locations to Lawson-Biggs Field to begin a five game homestand.

Fresh off a 43-run performance in Tuesday's doubleheader sweep over the junior varsity squad of McPherson College, the Cougar bats picked up right where they left off tagging former Cougar pitcher Bradley Freezer with four runs in the opening frame.

John Connors one-out single brought home the first run of the inning scoring Tyler Janssen's leadoff plunking with Walker distributing his first collegiate home run one batter ensuing scoring Ayden Hadley and Connors singles capping the four-run first inning.

Having the lead sliced to 4-3 after four innings, Barton broke things open in the top of the sixth sending 14 to the plate and scoring 10-runs. Walker keyed the big inning production driving in four behind a pair of home runs in the frame, a leadoff solo-shot and three-run blast while the Cougars also profited off five Garden City freebies and two miscues.

Walker's 4-for-4 and seven RBI performance keyed a trio finishing with multi-RBIs.

Hunter Alvord drove in his pair with a single during the 10-run sixth while Connors added his second run produced a batter later on a sacrifice fly as the duo each fashioned 2-RBIs.

Cesar Gomez supplied the other multi-hit outing going 2-for-4 out of the nine-spot with an RBI, while five other Cougars fashioned a hit.

Starting pitcher Antonio Mendez (5-1) collected the victory, working four-innings scattering eight hits, three runs with five strikeouts.

Landon Haines tossed the final two frames yielding one run off a hit with one walk and striking out one.

Barton orchestrated a quick 2-0 lead after the opening at-bat with Hadley's one-out RBI triple extending his hitting streak to a season long 11-straight games bringing home Alvord's double and coming home on Connors following single.

Kyle Graves RBI triple three batters into the top of the second keyed a trio of extra base hits with Hadley's bases loaded clearing double stringing three straight RBI hits ensued by Connors run fashioning triple and Wyatt Yetter's run scoring single highlighting the seven-run inning and 9-0 advantage.

The Cougars enforced the run-rule in the top of the eighth on Tate Blasi's run producing plunking and Walker's bases loaded walk fashioned behind a trio of Broncbuster walks prior for an 11-0 advantage.

Despite battling early command issues, Treto, the reigning Jayhawk West Pitcher of the Week improved to (4-2) on the year with 6.1-shutout innings allowing two hits, four walks and striking out six. The sophomore allowed no-hits over his first four innings before giving up a leadoff double in the fifth and two-out single in the sixth.

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 </figure>By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports InfoThe No. 24 Barton Community College baseball team sustained its offensive frenzy out on the road Thursday afternoon picking up a pair of run rule victories over Garden City Community College at Williams Stadium.Celebrating his birthday, freshman Kyle Walker distributed a trio of home runs, driving in seven of the 14 runs in Game 1, guiding the Cougars to a series opening six-inning 14-4 run rule victory. Barton then piled up nine runs over the opening two innings while starter Anthony Treto and relievers Kiernan Meredith and Jackson MacWilliams combined to toss a two-hit, 10-strikeout shutout in the 11-0 eight-inning run-rule win in Game 2.Winners of now 11 straight, the Cougars maintain their first-place lead in the Jayhawk West standings at 18-4 and 29-8 overall while the Broncbusters slide to 5-13 in league play and 16-21 on the season.Barton will look for its fifth conference series victory on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. as the series shifts locations to Lawson-Biggs Field to begin a five game homestand.Game 1 RecapFresh off a 43-run performance in Tuesday's doubleheader sweep over the junior varsity squad of McPherson College, the Cougar bats picked up right where they left off tagging former Cougar pitcher Bradley Freezer with four runs in the opening frame.John Connors one-out single brought home the first run of the inning scoring Tyler Janssen's leadoff plunking with Walker distributing his first collegiate home run one batter ensuing scoring Ayden Hadley and Connors singles capping the four-run first inning.Having the lead sliced to 4-3 after four innings, Barton broke things open in the top of the sixth sending 14 to the plate and scoring 10-runs. Walker keyed the big inning production driving in four behind a pair of home runs in the frame, a leadoff solo-shot and three-run blast while the Cougars also profited off five Garden City freebies and two miscues.Walker's 4-for-4 and seven RBI performance keyed a trio finishing with multi-RBIs.Hunter Alvord drove in his pair with a single during the 10-run sixth while Connors added his second run produced a batter later on a sacrifice fly as the duo each fashioned 2-RBIs.Cesar Gomez supplied the other multi-hit outing going 2-for-4 out of the nine-spot with an RBI, while five other Cougars fashioned a hit.Starting pitcher Antonio Mendez (5-1) collected the victory, working four-innings scattering eight hits, three runs with five strikeouts.Landon Haines tossed the final two frames yielding one run off a hit with one walk and striking out one.Game 2 RecapBarton orchestrated a quick 2-0 lead after the opening at-bat with Hadley's one-out RBI triple extending his hitting streak to a season long 11-straight games bringing home Alvord's double and coming home on Connors following single.Kyle Graves RBI triple three batters into the top of the second keyed a trio of extra base hits with Hadley's bases loaded clearing double stringing three straight RBI hits ensued by Connors run fashioning triple and Wyatt Yetter's run scoring single highlighting the seven-run inning and 9-0 advantage.The Cougars enforced the run-rule in the top of the eighth on Tate Blasi's run producing plunking and Walker's bases loaded walk fashioned behind a trio of Broncbuster walks prior for an 11-0 advantage.Despite battling early command issues, Treto, the reigning Jayhawk West Pitcher of the Week improved to (4-2) on the year with 6.1-shutout innings allowing two hits, four walks and striking out six. The sophomore allowed no-hits over his first four innings before giving up a leadoff double in the fifth and two-out single in the sixth.Meredith struck out a batter and induced a groundout for his pair of outs before handing off to MacWilliams for the final frame, as the sophomore permitted a walk while striking out the side in the eighth.Reigning NJCAA and KJCCC West Player of the Week, Hadley directed the offense going 2-for-3 with a triple, double and four runs driven home for his 14th multi-hit game of the season.Connors led Barton's 11 hits finishing 3-for-4 at the dish with two RBIs and Graves adding the other two-hit performance with a double and two runs produced.