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🤼FHSU Men’s Wrestling Picked Fourth in MIAA by Coaches
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Wrestling was picked fourth in the MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll for the 2024-25 season. The Tigers placed third in the dual standings in 2023-24. Defending national champion Central Oklahoma was picked No. 1 in the poll. The Bronchos were a perfect 15-0 in dual action last year before going on to win the team national title at the NCAA Championships. Nebraska-Kearney is No. 2 in the poll, followed by Central Missouri at No. 3.
Ellis County economic forecast shows economy outpacing state, nation
Business is good in Ellis County, with the local gross domestic product exceeding both the Kansas and national rates, according to Doug Williams, executive director of Grow Hays. Williams and Wichita State University experts presented at the annual economic forecast conference Thursday in Hays. Ellis County's GDP for 2022, the...
🤼FHSU's Henry Ranked Eighth at 197 Pounds to Open 2024-25 Season
MANHEIM, Pa. – Tereus Henry of Fort Hays State Men's Wrestling will open the 2024-25 season in the national individual rankings at 197 pounds. He was tabbed eighth in the NWCA Division II Preseason Poll, released on Monday, October 28. Henry's ranking in the poll at 197 pounds gives...
Hays Girl Scouts repurpose items into toys for Humane Society of High Plains
Girl Scout Troop 11298 provided many handmade gifts to the High Plains Humane Society on Sunday, Oct. 21. The Girl Scouts have been hard at work over the last few months. They have been working on their Create and Innovate Badge, where they were able to learn about repurposing old items.
City of Ellis mural showcases town's history, culture
The city of Ellis is looking vibrant with its new mural on the south side of city hall. The mural at 815 Jefferson St. was created by Mindy Allen, the artist behind the business Mindy's Murals, and several other works across the state. "What's so inspiring about exterior murals is...
Hays raises $6,550 for local food bank
24/7 Travel Store is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its Food Bank Fill-Up campaign, raising over $48,000 to support local food banks. Customers, team members, and local communities generously contributed $26,083.84, which was matched by the company to reach a total of $48,188.34. “We are deeply grateful for...
⚽ HHS boys upset Bishop Carroll in 5A regional opener
WICHITA - The Hays High boys soccer team pulled off the upset Monday night in the first round of the KSHSAA 5A Regional. The 11-seeded Indians defeated No. 6 seed Bishop Carroll 2-1. Henry Speno and Cooper Johnson scored first half goals, Johnson's coming in the final 20 seconds of the first half to give the Indians a 2-1 halftime lead.
⚽ FHSU women knock off #15 Washburn
HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State Women's Soccer picked up a big win on Sunday afternoon in their final home match of the regular season, knocking off No. 15 ranked Washburn 2-1. FHSU improved to 7-4-4 overall and 4-3-2 in MIAA, while Washburn, last year's national runner-up, moved to 10-3-2 overall and took its first conference loss of the season, now 7-1-1. Fort Hays State opened the scoring in the 20th minute when a failed clearance by an Ichabod defender went right to Taylor Hill, who then had a 1-on-1 situation with the goalkeeper. Hill won the matchup with her fifth goal of the season to put the Tigers on top. FHSU held its 1-0 advantage at halftime after both teams took four shots in the first half.
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