The Savannah boys' tennis team has had an impressive run over these last four years. Their four straight district championships spell that loud and clear.

The Savages, this year though, took it a step further. Junior singles player Cole Horton and doubles partners, senior Evan Heftye and junior Noah Gould, made the championship round at the individual state tournament at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield on May 20.

Gould, Heftye and Horton all finished at state runners-up in their respective brackets - the furthest any Savannah boys' player has made it at state in program history.

For Horton, the experience was especially emotional.

"Cole Horton's mom is not well, battling ALS," Savannah head coach Wakefield Hare said. "So, it was likely one of the last competitive tennis matches she's going to see. So, she was right there courtside for his semifinal match against Thomas Griese of Duchesne, who had beat Cole his freshman year. Cole played phenomenal, focused. To overcome what he was officially a underdog in, his Mom and Dad there beside him, it was one of the coolest moments."

Heftye and Gould's performance and eventual result at state were the fruits of their hard work as well. "We saw a path to the finals," Hare said, "but for (Evan and Noah) to execute and believe and just play really solid all weekend, it was a gift to themselves and to me as their coach."&nbsp;

Savannah has qualified for the state tournament as a team in each of the last four seasons. They had reached quarterfinals each of the last two years, but now&nbsp; have punched their ticket to the Final Four for the first time ever.

Savannah beat defending state champion Warrensburg in sectionals 5-4 and MEC rival St. Pius X 5-0 in quarterfinals.

After a 2-2 start to the season in late March, the Savages would win 11 of their next 13 matches after the calendar flipped to April. Savannah's only losses in that span were to St. Joseph Central (16-2) - a Class 3 school that won a district title and Platte County (15-4) - another district title team from Class 2.

"We've just been in the oven all season and setting the timer for May and the postseason," Hare analogized. "So, I really wanted to test everyone from top to bottom. It's hard to test Cole (Horton), because he's an outlier as far as his talent, but with everyone else, 'Hey, put yourself under the heat and under the pressure. That way in May, you're done and ready to go play your best tennis.'"&nbsp;

Savannah will see Clayton (15-2) in state semifinals on Friday at noon. Clayton is in their fifth Final Four since 2017. Duchesne (15-7) and Bolivar (15-5) are the other semifinalists.

The state championship and third place match are both set for Saturday at noon.

It's a stacked field as one would expect, but Hare says the focus has to be, as always, inward.

"You don't want to psych yourself out and say 'I did not play my best today," Hare said. "That's what we're trying to avoid. If we do that well, we could walk out champions. If we do that well and walk out fourth, I don't think anyone will be disappointed. I think we know if we play well, any of those four spots could be ours."

You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683770927272.jpeg" alt="Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Savannah boys' tennis team has had an impressive run over these last four years. Their four straight district championships spell that loud and clear.The Savages, this year though, took it a step further. Junior singles player Cole Horton and doubles partners, senior Evan Heftye and junior Noah Gould, made the championship round at the individual state tournament at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield on May 20.Gould, Heftye and Horton all finished at state runners-up in their respective brackets - the furthest any Savannah boys' player has made it at state in program history.For Horton, the experience was especially emotional."Cole Horton's mom is not well, battling ALS," Savannah head coach Wakefield Hare said. "So, it was likely one of the last competitive tennis matches she's going to see. So, she was right there courtside for his semifinal match against Thomas Griese of Duchesne, who had beat Cole his freshman year. Cole played phenomenal, focused. To overcome what he was officially a underdog in, his Mom and Dad there beside him, it was one of the coolest moments."Heftye and Gould's performance and eventual result at state were the fruits of their hard work as well. "We saw a path to the finals," Hare said, "but for (Evan and Noah) to execute and believe and just play really solid all weekend, it was a gift to themselves and to me as their coach."&nbsp;Savannah has qualified for the state tournament as a team in each of the last four seasons. They had reached quarterfinals each of the last two years, but now&nbsp; have punched their ticket to the Final Four for the first time ever.Savannah beat defending state champion Warrensburg in sectionals 5-4 and MEC rival St. Pius X 5-0 in quarterfinals.After a 2-2 start to the season in late March, the Savages would win 11 of their next 13 matches after the calendar flipped to April. Savannah's only losses in that span were to St. Joseph Central (16-2) - a Class 3 school that won a district title and Platte County (15-4) - another district title team from Class 2."We've just been in the oven all season and setting the timer for May and the postseason," Hare analogized. "So, I really wanted to test everyone from top to bottom. It's hard to test Cole (Horton), because he's an outlier as far as his talent, but with everyone else, 'Hey, put yourself under the heat and under the pressure. That way in May, you're done and ready to go play your best tennis.'"&nbsp;Savannah will see Clayton (15-2) in state semifinals on Friday at noon. Clayton is in their fifth Final Four since 2017. Duchesne (15-7) and Bolivar (15-5) are the other semifinalists.The state championship and third place match are both set for Saturday at noon.It's a stacked field as one would expect, but Hare says the focus has to be, as always, inward."You don't want to psych yourself out and say 'I did not play my best today," Hare said. "That's what we're trying to avoid. If we do that well, we could walk out champions. If we do that well and walk out fourth, I don't think anyone will be disappointed. I think we know if we play well, any of those four spots could be ours."Full interview<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Savannah-tennis-coach-Wakefield-Hare-e24mg77" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685037945322.jpeg" alt="Noah Gould." />
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 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Savannah boys' tennis concluding historic season at Final Four this weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Zack Short hit a three-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. 

Riley Greene also homered, doubled and scored twice for the Tigers in the game that was delayed 29 minutes by rain. Will Vest (1-0) retired all four hitters he faced, striking out two. Alex Lange picked up his ninth save in 10 tries. 

Greene led off the sixth with a double and went to third on an infield single by Matt Vierling. Short drove them both home with the first pinch-hit home run of his career, a 416-foot shot to left field off Josh Taylor.

The Royals next take on the Nationals Friday evening with first pitch at 7:10. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Zack Short hit a three-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Riley Greene also homered, doubled and scored twice for the Tigers in the game that was delayed 29 minutes by rain. Will Vest (1-0) retired all four hitters he faced, striking out two. Alex Lange picked up his ninth save in 10 tries. Greene led off the sixth with a double and went to third on an infield single by Matt Vierling. Short drove them both home with the first pinch-hit home run of his career, a 416-foot shot to left field off Josh Taylor.The Royals next take on the Nationals Friday evening with first pitch at 7:10. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Short hits pinch-hit, three-run homer, Tigers beat Royals 6-4

St. Joseph native and amateur golf legend Brad Nurski was humbled when he found out that he’ll be officially inducted into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame later this year.

"Gratitude, honored and all of those big words you associate with something like this," Nurski told KFEQ Radio. "It's just a special thing. After years of hard work, it's very gratifying and I'm very thankful to the St. Joseph Sports Commission for the honor."

Nurski is one of 10 individuals who will be inducted into the<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/320ce7c8-c79f-47e2-9538-334e99873ea6">&nbsp;St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame</a> on August 27.

One can argue Nurski started making his case for the Hall back in his Benton High School days, where he was a four-time MEC Conference Champion in the mid 1990s. Mike Ziesel coached Nurski in both basketball and golf. Ziesel could tell even then - special things were in store for Nurski.

"He definitely was one of, if not the best golfer that came out of Benton High School," Ziesel said. "I mean, you've seen all of the accomplishments he's made since then."

Nurski says Ziesel likely taught him the most valuable lessons on the basketball court.

"As far as basketball goes, (Ziesel) is very well respected in that regard," Nurski said. "He was very instrumental in being a good basketball coach, but also a good leader and person you can look up to."

Nurski went to Missouri Western, where he was a three-time All-MIAA selection and All-Region twice. He also became the first Griffon to qualify for NCAA Regionals as an individual. He was later inducted into the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.

Nurski is now a 14-time Fairview Club Champion, seven-time St. Joseph Country Club Champion and winner of 13 local club invitationals. He’s won 10 Missouri Golf Association Championships, including the Missouri Amateur three times - most recently in 2018.

Nurski has competed many times nationally and internationally, including a runner-up finish in the USGA Mid-Amateur in 2014. He was one spot away from the Masters.

"In 2014, I lost in the finals," he said of that tournament. "I was very close to making the Masters, but it just didn't go my way that day. That's another experience you can take and put in the memory bank for the rest of your life and lean on that experience to continue to get better."

Nurski is still active in his career. He competed for Team USA in the prestigious Concession Cup this past year at The Real Club Valderama in Spain, helping the Americans win in come from behind fashion.

Nurski also started his coaching career last year. He was named the assistant men’s and women’s golf coach for Missouri Western, helping the women’s team and men’s golfer Marius Dosiere to NCAA tournament berths this past spring.

Nurski says he and head coach Matt Thrasher have high hopes for the future. Perhaps that’s no coincidence, since Thrasher also played golf and basketball under Coach Ziesel in the South Side back in the day.

"We're just going to continue to get better," Nurski said. "Matt's mentality is the same as mine. We don't like to lose. I think that kind of comes from Coach Ziesel, honestly. The South End mentality."

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph native and amateur golf legend Brad Nurski was humbled when he found out that he’ll be officially inducted into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame later this year."Gratitude, honored and all of those big words you associate with something like this," Nurski told KFEQ Radio. "It's just a special thing. After years of hard work, it's very gratifying and I'm very thankful to the St. Joseph Sports Commission for the honor."Nurski is one of 10 individuals who will be inducted into the<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/320ce7c8-c79f-47e2-9538-334e99873ea6">&nbsp;St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame</a> on August 27.One can argue Nurski started making his case for the Hall back in his Benton High School days, where he was a four-time MEC Conference Champion in the mid 1990s. Mike Ziesel coached Nurski in both basketball and golf. Ziesel could tell even then - special things were in store for Nurski."He definitely was one of, if not the best golfer that came out of Benton High School," Ziesel said. "I mean, you've seen all of the accomplishments he's made since then."Nurski says Ziesel likely taught him the most valuable lessons on the basketball court."As far as basketball goes, (Ziesel) is very well respected in that regard," Nurski said. "He was very instrumental in being a good basketball coach, but also a good leader and person you can look up to."Nurski went to Missouri Western, where he was a three-time All-MIAA selection and All-Region twice. He also became the first Griffon to qualify for NCAA Regionals as an individual. He was later inducted into the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.Nurski is now a 14-time Fairview Club Champion, seven-time St. Joseph Country Club Champion and winner of 13 local club invitationals. He’s won 10 Missouri Golf Association Championships, including the Missouri Amateur three times - most recently in 2018.Nurski has competed many times nationally and internationally, including a runner-up finish in the USGA Mid-Amateur in 2014. He was one spot away from the Masters."In 2014, I lost in the finals," he said of that tournament. "I was very close to making the Masters, but it just didn't go my way that day. That's another experience you can take and put in the memory bank for the rest of your life and lean on that experience to continue to get better."Nurski is still active in his career. He competed for Team USA in the prestigious Concession Cup this past year at The Real Club Valderama in Spain, helping the Americans win in come from behind fashion.Nurski also started his coaching career last year. He was named the assistant men’s and women’s golf coach for Missouri Western, helping the women’s team and men’s golfer Marius Dosiere to NCAA tournament berths this past spring.Nurski says he and head coach Matt Thrasher have high hopes for the future. Perhaps that’s no coincidence, since Thrasher also played golf and basketball under Coach Ziesel in the South Side back in the day."We're just going to continue to get better," Nurski said. "Matt's mentality is the same as mine. We don't like to lose. I think that kind of comes from Coach Ziesel, honestly. The South End mentality."<figure>
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 </figure>Full interview<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Brad-Nurski---2023-St--Joseph-Sports-Hall-of-Fame-Inductee-e24ius5" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Local golf legend Brad Nurski humbled by St. Joseph Sports Hall of Fame induction

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia had three hits, an RBI and a run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

Mike Mayers allowed one run on six hits in 4 2/3 innings in his first start for the Royals. He struck out a career-high eight and walked one.

Jose Cuas (3-0) was the winner, and Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save.

Eduardo Rodriguez (4-4) took the loss. He allowed four runs — two earned — on eight hits in five innings. He struck out nine and walked two.

The Tigers threatened in the fourth, loading the bases with two outs on two infield singles and a walk, but Mayers induced a groundball from Miguel Cabrera.

The Royals got to Rodriguez in the fourth. Edward Olivares reached on shortstop Javier Baez's error and scored on a double by Michael Massey. Massey then came in on a single by Garcia. Garcia scored the third run of the inning on a sacrifice fly by Salvador Perez. Only one of the runs was earned.

Mayers labored in the fifth and left with the bases loaded and two outs. One of those runners scored on a single by Baez. Olivares singled with one out in the bottom of the fifth, scoring Bobby Witt Jr. with Kansas City's fourth run.

Royals RHP Nick Wittgren was selected from Triple-A Omaha. Wittgren, who pitched for Royals' pitching coach Brian Sweeney with Cleveland from 2019-21, had a 1.25 ERA with five saves in 17 appearances with Omaha. In a corresponding move, RHP Max Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Omaha.

The Tigers and Royals will complete the three-game series Wenesday. Detroit LHP Matthew Boyd (3-3, 6.21 ERA) will face RHP Zack Greinke (1-5, 4.82 ERA). First pitch at 6:40. Coverage begins at 6:00 on KFEQ (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684895505233.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. slides home to score on a single by Edward Olivares during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia had three hits, an RBI and a run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.Mike Mayers allowed one run on six hits in 4 2/3 innings in his first start for the Royals. He struck out a career-high eight and walked one.Jose Cuas (3-0) was the winner, and Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save.Eduardo Rodriguez (4-4) took the loss. He allowed four runs — two earned — on eight hits in five innings. He struck out nine and walked two.The Tigers threatened in the fourth, loading the bases with two outs on two infield singles and a walk, but Mayers induced a groundball from Miguel Cabrera.The Royals got to Rodriguez in the fourth. Edward Olivares reached on shortstop Javier Baez's error and scored on a double by Michael Massey. Massey then came in on a single by Garcia. Garcia scored the third run of the inning on a sacrifice fly by Salvador Perez. Only one of the runs was earned.Mayers labored in the fifth and left with the bases loaded and two outs. One of those runners scored on a single by Baez. Olivares singled with one out in the bottom of the fifth, scoring Bobby Witt Jr. with Kansas City's fourth run.TRANSACTIONSRoyals RHP Nick Wittgren was selected from Triple-A Omaha. Wittgren, who pitched for Royals' pitching coach Brian Sweeney with Cleveland from 2019-21, had a 1.25 ERA with five saves in 17 appearances with Omaha. In a corresponding move, RHP Max Castillo was optioned to Triple-A Omaha.UP NEXTThe Tigers and Royals will complete the three-game series Wenesday. Detroit LHP Matthew Boyd (3-3, 6.21 ERA) will face RHP Zack Greinke (1-5, 4.82 ERA). First pitch at 6:40. Coverage begins at 6:00 on KFEQ (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Royals snap 4-game skid with 4-1 win over Tigers

A pair of East Buchanan siblings had a memorable weekend at the state track and field meet in Jefferson City.

Freshman Brooklyn Johnson and sophomore Trey Johnson are brother and sister. Brooklyn took second in girls' shot put at state, while Trey won a state title in boys' javelin and took seventh in triple jump.

Brooklyn, who threw a school record distance of&nbsp;38 feet - 7 inches at state, says her entire family has been supportive in her athletic career so far.

"It's great," she said. "I've had so much support from my family, friends, coaches. They are outstanding. They helped me and I'm so glad to be here."

Trey says this track season was a memorable one for his family and many East Buchanan athletes.

"It's awesome for me, my sister and my family," he said. "Like, my sister is only a freshman. She has a chance to win this thing her sophomore, junior and senior year. I can do that as well for mine. I just think it's an awesome feeling all around."

Trey had a breakout season in track this year.&nbsp;Not only did he help the Bulldog boys win a district title, but he came away with two state medals this past weekend. He took seventh in triple jump and won a state title in javelin with a throw  of 171 feet - 9 inches.

"Last year, I was not expecting to be here," Trey said. "If you'd have told me I'd be here right now, I'd say you're lying. It was a great weekend for everyone at East Buchanan and I had a great time."

Johnson medaled at state track in triple jump, despite only picking it up a short time ago. He competed alongside teammate Trevor Klein, who medaled third.

"I just started triple jump a few weeks ago, so I'm definitely proud of my results here. So, there's definitely more in the future."

All 10 of East Buchanan's state track qualifiers on the boys' and girls' side came away with state medals in Jefferson City last week.

<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/1f167f63-a906-4d66-b1f5-2942ac7a26fb">See our full state track coverage here</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640518959.jpeg" alt="Brooklyn Johnson throws shot put at state track on May 20. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Brooklyn Johnson throws shot put at state track on May 20. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostA pair of East Buchanan siblings had a memorable weekend at the state track and field meet in Jefferson City.Freshman Brooklyn Johnson and sophomore Trey Johnson are brother and sister. Brooklyn took second in girls' shot put at state, while Trey won a state title in boys' javelin and took seventh in triple jump.Brooklyn, who threw a school record distance of&nbsp;38 feet - 7 inches at state, says her entire family has been supportive in her athletic career so far."It's great," she said. "I've had so much support from my family, friends, coaches. They are outstanding. They helped me and I'm so glad to be here."Trey says this track season was a memorable one for his family and many East Buchanan athletes."It's awesome for me, my sister and my family," he said. "Like, my sister is only a freshman. She has a chance to win this thing her sophomore, junior and senior year. I can do that as well for mine. I just think it's an awesome feeling all around."Trey had a breakout season in track this year.&nbsp;Not only did he help the Bulldog boys win a district title, but he came away with two state medals this past weekend. He took seventh in triple jump and won a state title in javelin with a throw of 171 feet - 9 inches."Last year, I was not expecting to be here," Trey said. "If you'd have told me I'd be here right now, I'd say you're lying. It was a great weekend for everyone at East Buchanan and I had a great time."Johnson medaled at state track in triple jump, despite only picking it up a short time ago. He competed alongside teammate Trevor Klein, who medaled third."I just started triple jump a few weeks ago, so I'm definitely proud of my results here. So, there's definitely more in the future."All 10 of East Buchanan's state track qualifiers on the boys' and girls' side came away with state medals in Jefferson City last week.<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/1f167f63-a906-4d66-b1f5-2942ac7a26fb">See our full state track coverage here</a>.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640461903.jpeg" alt="Trey Johnson competes in triple jump at state. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
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 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

East Buchanan siblings Trey, Brooklyn Johnson experience new heights together at state track

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Javier Báez hit a bases-clearing double in the 10th inning for his third hit of the night to lift the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.

Matt Vierling had three hits, including a home run, and four RBIs for the Tigers.

Alex Lange (2-0) earned the victory with two hitless innings of relief. Jose Cisnero picked up his first save.

Scott Barlow (1-3) allowed Báez's winning hit and took the loss.

Neither starter was effective. Detroit's Michael Lorenzen gave up five runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Brady Singer allowed five runs and seven hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings. Singer came into the game with a 6-0 record with a 2.44 ERA in 10 career starts against the Tigers.

Detroit batters walked 10 times, the first time the Tigers had eight or more walks in consecutive games since June 13-14, 2016.

The Tigers got three runs in the first inning without much solid contact. Zach McKinstry led off with a single in the hole at second. With one out, Báez singled over first base and Spencer Torkelson walked. Singer then walked Akil Baddoo on four pitches to send home the first run. Vierling lined a single through the hole at short for two more runs.

The Royals wasted no time in getting back into the game. Vinnie Pasquantino launched a 424-foot, two-run home run and Salvador Perez followed with a 419-foot shot to tie the score before Lorenzen recorded the first out. It was the first time this year the Royals hit back-to-back home runs.

Vierling then put the Tigers back in front with a two-run home run in the third, giving him four RBIs on the night.

Jackie Bradley Jr. hit his first homer as a Royal to tie the game in the fifth. Nicky Lopez tripled leading off the inning before Bradley hit it into the Tigers bullpen in left. Bradley snapped an 0-for-26 skid.

Royals IF Nicky Lopez returned from rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha and was reinstated from IL. He has been out since May 2 with an emergency appendectomy. In a corresponding move, IF/OF Hunter Dozier was designated for assignment. Dozier was hitting .183 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 29 games this season.

The Royals take on the Tigers again Tuesday evening with first pitch at 6:40. Coverage begins at 6:00 on KFEQ (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684812725331.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Monday, May 22, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Javier Báez hit a bases-clearing double in the 10th inning for his third hit of the night to lift the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.Matt Vierling had three hits, including a home run, and four RBIs for the Tigers.Alex Lange (2-0) earned the victory with two hitless innings of relief. Jose Cisnero picked up his first save.Scott Barlow (1-3) allowed Báez's winning hit and took the loss.Neither starter was effective. Detroit's Michael Lorenzen gave up five runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Brady Singer allowed five runs and seven hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings. Singer came into the game with a 6-0 record with a 2.44 ERA in 10 career starts against the Tigers.Detroit batters walked 10 times, the first time the Tigers had eight or more walks in consecutive games since June 13-14, 2016.The Tigers got three runs in the first inning without much solid contact. Zach McKinstry led off with a single in the hole at second. With one out, Báez singled over first base and Spencer Torkelson walked. Singer then walked Akil Baddoo on four pitches to send home the first run. Vierling lined a single through the hole at short for two more runs.The Royals wasted no time in getting back into the game. Vinnie Pasquantino launched a 424-foot, two-run home run and Salvador Perez followed with a 419-foot shot to tie the score before Lorenzen recorded the first out. It was the first time this year the Royals hit back-to-back home runs.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">And we back (to back).<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeToTheCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeToTheCity</a> <a href="https://t.co/LU5E98LZB6">pic.twitter.com/LU5E98LZB6</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1660800308254068736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Vierling then put the Tigers back in front with a two-run home run in the third, giving him four RBIs on the night.Jackie Bradley Jr. hit his first homer as a Royal to tie the game in the fifth. Nicky Lopez tripled leading off the inning before Bradley hit it into the Tigers bullpen in left. Bradley snapped an 0-for-26 skid.TRANSACTIONS:Royals IF Nicky Lopez returned from rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha and was reinstated from IL. He has been out since May 2 with an emergency appendectomy. In a corresponding move, IF/OF Hunter Dozier was designated for assignment. Dozier was hitting .183 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 29 games this season.The Royals take on the Tigers again Tuesday evening with first pitch at 6:40. Coverage begins at 6:00 on KFEQ (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.<figure>
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Báez hits 3-run double in 10th to lift Tigers past Royals 8-5 in 10 innings

The Kansas City Royals announced Monday that infielder&nbsp;Hunter Dozier, who’s playing out the third season of a four-year contract worth a guaranteed $25 million, has been designated for assignment.

His spot on the active roster will go to infielder&nbsp;Nicky Lopez, who is returning from the 10-day injured list.

Dozier, 31, was the No. 8 overall selection in the 2013 draft.

The Royals will have a week to trade Dozier, pass him through waivers or release him. Either way, this likely spends the end of Dozier's time with the team.

If he becomes a free agent, he’d be able to sign with any of the 29 other teams, who’d only owe him the prorated league minimum for any time spent on the big league roster/injured list. That amount would be subtracted from what the Royals owe Dozier, but they’ll remain on the hook for the vast majority of his contract.

St. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Royals announced Monday that infielder&nbsp;Hunter Dozier, who’s playing out the third season of a four-year contract worth a guaranteed $25 million, has been designated for assignment.His spot on the active roster will go to infielder&nbsp;Nicky Lopez, who is returning from the 10-day injured list.Dozier, 31, was the No. 8 overall selection in the 2013 draft.The Royals will have a week to trade Dozier, pass him through waivers or release him. Either way, this likely spends the end of Dozier's time with the team.If he becomes a free agent, he’d be able to sign with any of the 29 other teams, who’d only owe him the prorated league minimum for any time spent on the big league roster/injured list. That amount would be subtracted from what the Royals owe Dozier, but they’ll remain on the hook for the vast majority of his contract.

Royals designate veteran Hunter Dozier for assignment

Once again, Missouri came up short on legalizing sports betting.

The Missouri Legislative session ended last week with no bill passed that would legalize sports wagering. Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden points the finger at fellow Republican Senator Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg for wanting to include the regulation and expansion of video slot machines in the bill.

"It is the responsibility of the people who want that, in this case, Senator Hoskins, to do his work and find 17 other people who believe in his position," Rowden said. "Until that happens, he is solely responsible for why we don't have sports betting in Missouri - no more no less. So, either he finds more friends, or he needs to get out of the way.”

A vote to include video lottery machines in sports betting legislation failed in the Senate on a 21-10 vote.

This marks the fifth year in a row that Missouri has failed to act since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal laws banning sports betting in 2018.

Sports wagering has since become legal in every state bordering Missouri except Oklahoma. Local state lawmakers have expressed great concern over this, with Missouri sports fans going over to Illinois, or in the case of St. Joseph area residents, making a short drive to Kansas to place a bet.

 State representative Bill Falkner of St. Joseph says it’s disappointing, since Missouri’s professional sports teams are in favor of legal sports betting.

"We're losing a lot of revenue," Falkner said. "Professional teams are wanting that. We're leaving a lot of money on the table. The majority from what I'm hearing would like to do that. So, I think we missed an opportunity."

State representative Brenda Shields of St. Joseph is worried about Kansas luring Missouri’s pro teams across the state line.

"I do worry (Kansas) could lure the Chiefs or Royals to that side of the line," Shields said. "To be honest, there are social issues that arise with gaming and I'm disappointed that we are unable to collect the tax dollars to help with those social issues in our state."

State senator Tony Luetkemeyer of Parkville has sponsored sports wagering legislation each of the last five years. He’s repeatedly stated that sports betting and the issue of video lottery machines need to remain separate going forward.

"My hope is that we can separate those issues from one another," he said, "and just move forward with a clean sports betting bill. If someone is able to get their own VLT bill through the Missouri General Assembly, that's their prerogative. But, hijacking and continuing to kill the sports wagering bill, which has broad bipartisan support, to me, is just not the right way forward."

Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals leadership are now considering putting sports betting on the ballot and letting Missourians decide for themselves in 2024.

Sports betting legislation passed the Missouri House this year on an overwhelming 118-35 vote.

Luetkemeyer originally proposed a 10% tax on sports bets. That was raised to 15% during Senate debate. Budget projections estimate the state would reap $30 million in tax revenue its first year with cities that have casinos cashing in with an extra $3.2 million.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostOnce again, Missouri came up short on legalizing sports betting.The Missouri Legislative session ended last week with no bill passed that would legalize sports wagering. Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden points the finger at fellow Republican Senator Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg for wanting to include the regulation and expansion of video slot machines in the bill."It is the responsibility of the people who want that, in this case, Senator Hoskins, to do his work and find 17 other people who believe in his position," Rowden said. "Until that happens, he is solely responsible for why we don't have sports betting in Missouri - no more no less. So, either he finds more friends, or he needs to get out of the way.”A vote to include video lottery machines in sports betting legislation failed in the Senate on a 21-10 vote.This marks the fifth year in a row that Missouri has failed to act since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal laws banning sports betting in 2018.Sports wagering has since become legal in every state bordering Missouri except Oklahoma. Local state lawmakers have expressed great concern over this, with Missouri sports fans going over to Illinois, or in the case of St. Joseph area residents, making a short drive to Kansas to place a bet. State representative Bill Falkner of St. Joseph says it’s disappointing, since Missouri’s professional sports teams are in favor of legal sports betting."We're losing a lot of revenue," Falkner said. "Professional teams are wanting that. We're leaving a lot of money on the table. The majority from what I'm hearing would like to do that. So, I think we missed an opportunity."State representative Brenda Shields of St. Joseph is worried about Kansas luring Missouri’s pro teams across the state line."I do worry (Kansas) could lure the Chiefs or Royals to that side of the line," Shields said. "To be honest, there are social issues that arise with gaming and I'm disappointed that we are unable to collect the tax dollars to help with those social issues in our state."State senator Tony Luetkemeyer of Parkville has sponsored sports wagering legislation each of the last five years. He’s repeatedly stated that sports betting and the issue of video lottery machines need to remain separate going forward."My hope is that we can separate those issues from one another," he said, "and just move forward with a clean sports betting bill. If someone is able to get their own VLT bill through the Missouri General Assembly, that's their prerogative. But, hijacking and continuing to kill the sports wagering bill, which has broad bipartisan support, to me, is just not the right way forward."Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals leadership are now considering putting sports betting on the ballot and letting Missourians decide for themselves in 2024.Sports betting legislation passed the Missouri House this year on an overwhelming 118-35 vote.Luetkemeyer originally proposed a 10% tax on sports bets. That was raised to 15% during Senate debate. Budget projections estimate the state would reap $30 million in tax revenue its first year with cities that have casinos cashing in with an extra $3.2 million.<figure>
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Area MO lawmakers disappointed in sports betting failure in Legislature

Class 3 sectional at Warrensburg The Benton boys 4x800 meter relay team finished third in sectionals with a time of 8:19.54. That team includes&nbsp;Conner Jones-Taylor, Tabor Bigham Elliot Mccoy 11 and Kruz Bigham.

Kruz Bigham is also state bound in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:00.43.

On the girls’ side, Savannah’s Vivian Barton is statebound in the 100 meter dash. She finished fourth at sectionals with a time of 12.79 seconds. Savannah’s Rhyan Shrick is headed to state in girls’ javelin. She finished third in sectionals with a throw of 122 feet - 4 inches.

In the girls’ 100 meter hurdles, Lafayette’s Honor Mannings finished fourth and will go to state with a time of 15.13 seconds. Mannings will also compete at state in 300 meter hurdles. She finished second with a time of 44.82 seconds.

Class 5 sectionals in Kansas City St. Joseph Central’s Makenzie Garr is state bound yet again. She took first at sectionals in shot put with a throw of 42 feet - 0.5 inches. Garr also took second in discus with a throw of 134 feet - 6 inches.

State track for Classes 3-5 comes up this Friday and Saturday in Jefferson City.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostClass 3 sectional at Warrensburg The Benton boys 4x800 meter relay team finished third in sectionals with a time of 8:19.54. That team includes&nbsp;Conner Jones-Taylor, Tabor Bigham Elliot Mccoy 11 and Kruz Bigham.Kruz Bigham is also state bound in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:00.43.On the girls’ side, Savannah’s Vivian Barton is statebound in the 100 meter dash. She finished fourth at sectionals with a time of 12.79 seconds. Savannah’s Rhyan Shrick is headed to state in girls’ javelin. She finished third in sectionals with a throw of 122 feet - 4 inches.In the girls’ 100 meter hurdles, Lafayette’s Honor Mannings finished fourth and will go to state with a time of 15.13 seconds. Mannings will also compete at state in 300 meter hurdles. She finished second with a time of 44.82 seconds.Class 5 sectionals in Kansas City St. Joseph Central’s Makenzie Garr is state bound yet again. She took first at sectionals in shot put with a throw of 42 feet - 0.5 inches. Garr also took second in discus with a throw of 134 feet - 6 inches.State track for Classes 3-5 comes up this Friday and Saturday in Jefferson City.

Area track athletes in Class 3-5 qualify for state at sectionals Saturday

CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. homered, Lance Lynn pitched six effective innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep.

Romy González went 3 for 3, including two-run triple that put the White Sox ahead for good as the Chicago won for the fifth time in six games. The White Sox also improved to 12-8 since an ugly 10-game slide.

Lynn (3-5) allowed two runs and four hits in his second straight win. The right-hander struck out six and walked two.

Lynn tossed the sixth straight quality start for the South Siders, whose rotation seems to be coalescing.

“The starters as a whole are doing what we're capable of,” Lynn said. “If we do what we're supposed to, it puts the bullpen in a good spot and you've seen them really take off too.”

Lynn kept dealing after giving up Michael Massey's deep two-run homer in the second that put the Royals ahead 2-0. Massey has three homers this year — all against Chicago.

“He just settled in and does what he does," manager Pedro Grifol said. “He just keeps us in games and knows who to navigate through that lineup three times.”

Kansas City finished with just four hits as three Chicago relievers closed it out, with Joe Kelly pitching a perfect ninth for his first save. The last-place Royals have dropped seven of nine.

Royals right-hander Carlos Hernández pitched the first two innings, retiring his six batters and striking out the first three. Max Castillo (0-1) then allowed five runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings.

“(Hernández) was throwing the ball really well, challenged hitters and has really good stuff,” said Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said, who has no plans to stretch out Hernández beyond being an opener or reliever.

Robert hit a solo drive in the fourth for his 13th homer, and Chicago went ahead to stay with three runs in the fifth.

With one out and runners on second and third, González tripled to the base of the wall in right.

“It was definitely a good day and a huge gift,” Gonzáles said. ”It was just looking for something to drive. I had a good pitch and put a good swing on it."

Andrew Benintendi then made it 4-2 with a sacrifice fly on a foul ball to left.

Benintendi added an RBI single in the seventh, driving in Tim Anderson and helping Chicago close out its first winning homestand at 6-3.

González started at shortstop in place of Anderson, appearing in only his second game in May. Anderson entered batting .211 with no homers and two RBIs over 17 games this month.

Grifol said it was a maintenance day for Anderson. The two-time All-Star entered in the sixth after González moved to second base when Hanser Alberto departed with left shoulder soreness.

The 24-year-old Massey, from the southwest Chicago suburb of Palos Park, Illinois, was a White Sox fan growing up. The Royals drafted him from the University of Illinois in 2019.

Massey also said he got engaged during the weekend homecoming

RHP Brady Singer (3-4, 7.09 ERA) faces Detroit RHP Michael Lorenzen. (2-2, 3.44 ERA) on Monday as Kansas City opens a six-game homestand.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684707898114.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Matt Duffy hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)" />
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 </figure>CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. homered, Lance Lynn pitched six effective innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep.Romy González went 3 for 3, including two-run triple that put the White Sox ahead for good as the Chicago won for the fifth time in six games. The White Sox also improved to 12-8 since an ugly 10-game slide.Lynn (3-5) allowed two runs and four hits in his second straight win. The right-hander struck out six and walked two.Lynn tossed the sixth straight quality start for the South Siders, whose rotation seems to be coalescing.“The starters as a whole are doing what we're capable of,” Lynn said. “If we do what we're supposed to, it puts the bullpen in a good spot and you've seen them really take off too.”Lynn kept dealing after giving up Michael Massey's deep two-run homer in the second that put the Royals ahead 2-0. Massey has three homers this year — all against Chicago.“He just settled in and does what he does," manager Pedro Grifol said. “He just keeps us in games and knows who to navigate through that lineup three times.”Kansas City finished with just four hits as three Chicago relievers closed it out, with Joe Kelly pitching a perfect ninth for his first save. The last-place Royals have dropped seven of nine.Royals right-hander Carlos Hernández pitched the first two innings, retiring his six batters and striking out the first three. Max Castillo (0-1) then allowed five runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings.“(Hernández) was throwing the ball really well, challenged hitters and has really good stuff,” said Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said, who has no plans to stretch out Hernández beyond being an opener or reliever.Robert hit a solo drive in the fourth for his 13th homer, and Chicago went ahead to stay with three runs in the fifth.With one out and runners on second and third, González tripled to the base of the wall in right.“It was definitely a good day and a huge gift,” Gonzáles said. ”It was just looking for something to drive. I had a good pitch and put a good swing on it."Andrew Benintendi then made it 4-2 with a sacrifice fly on a foul ball to left.Benintendi added an RBI single in the seventh, driving in Tim Anderson and helping Chicago close out its first winning homestand at 6-3.González started at shortstop in place of Anderson, appearing in only his second game in May. Anderson entered batting .211 with no homers and two RBIs over 17 games this month.Grifol said it was a maintenance day for Anderson. The two-time All-Star entered in the sixth after González moved to second base when Hanser Alberto departed with left shoulder soreness.HOMETOWN VISITThe 24-year-old Massey, from the southwest Chicago suburb of Palos Park, Illinois, was a White Sox fan growing up. The Royals drafted him from the University of Illinois in 2019.Massey also said he got engaged during the weekend homecomingUP NEXTRHP Brady Singer (3-4, 7.09 ERA) faces Detroit RHP Michael Lorenzen. (2-2, 3.44 ERA) on Monday as Kansas City opens a six-game homestand.

Robert, Lynn star as White Sox beat Royals 5-2 for series sweep

JEFFERSON CITY - The North Platte girls' track team repeated as state champions in Class 2, while East Buchanan saw every state qualifier bring home a medal at the Class 1-2 state track and field championships at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City.

The Panthers totaled 86 points over the two-day meet, beating out Father Tolton, who had 83 points.

Entering the final race of the day, the 4x400 meter relay, North Platte had 76 points. Father Tolton had 75.

Both Tolton and North Platte had a team in the 4x400 event to settle it for the state title.

Tolton was ahead after the first leg, but Lindsay Ramsey got her team from fourth to first in the second leg.

Seniors Kalli Schuster and Olivia Rogers pulled away for a big lead and the Panthers sealed a state championship, winning the 4x400 in a school record time of 4:03.22 - more than seven full seconds ahead of Father Tolton.

"It's mine and Liv (Rogers') last race as high schoolers," Schuster said. "I was like, 'We have to go out on a high note.' I was super nervous, but I knew we could do it and we did."

Just like last year, North Platte showed out in many of the sprinting and relay events. Senior and Missouri State signee Olivia Rogers started off her day with a win in the 100 meter dash, clocking in at 12.34 seconds.

Rogers later won the 200 with a time of 25.34 seconds. Rogers won the 100, 200 and 4x400 meter relay in back-to-back years at state.

"My goal at the state meet was repeat my individual (championships) and do as well as we could in our relays," Rogers said. "I really wanted to come out here with my teammates and win again. It was a lot of fun and I'm really going to miss North Platte track."

Ramsey picked up a win in the 400 meter dash with a time of 56.93 seconds - a new school record. She also placed fourth in the 200 with a time of 25.96 seconds.

"I was dying," she laughed. "But, it was awesome. I couldn't believe it. It was just a great opportunity as a sophomore and I can't wait to see how the next few years go."

North Platte's 4x200 meter relay team finished second with a time of 1:46.99. Schuster, Graci Williams, Lonee French and Ramsey ran that event.

North Platte also got second in the 4x100 with a time of 49.80 seconds. French, Rogers, Bella Kitmitto and Schuster ran that race.

In distance events, North Platte's Brianna DeBord medaled 5th in the 1600 meter run with a time of 5:22.93. Senior Shelby Lingle medaled 7th in the 800 with a time of 2:25.40.

The Panthers picked up some points on Friday as well with a second place finish in the 4x800 meter relay. Lingle, Chloe Heckman, Jessa Cassity and DeBord clocked in at 10:00.75.

Also on Friday, Heckman and DeBord medaled in the 3200 meter run. Heckman finished third (11:36.13) and DeBord fourth (11:43.65).

Staying in Class 2, East Buchanan had a solid day with all 10 of their combined state qualifiers on the girls' and boys' side coming home with state medals.

The East Buchanan boys started off the day Saturday with a win in the 4x800 meter relay, breaking the school record with a time of 8:16.97. East Buchanan went undefeated in this event this year.

Staying on the boys' side, Trevor Klein and Trey Johnson both medaled in triple jump. Klein took third with a distance of 42 feet - 1.25 inches. Johnson took seventh at 40 feet - 9.5 inches.

This came one day after Johnson won a state title in javelin with a throw of 171 feet - 6 inches.

"Great weekend for everybody at East Buchanan,"Johnson said. "I've had a great time. I just started triple jump a few weeks ago, so I'm pretty proud of my result."

On the girls' side, East Buchanan's Brooklyn Johnson, Trey's sister, took second in shot put with a throw of 38 feet - 7 inches. And she's only a freshman.

"It's great," she said. "I've had so much support with my family, friends, coaches. They are outstanding, they've helped me and I'm so happy to be here."

In the team standings, the East Atchison girls won a Class 1 state title with 70 points. The King City boys finished fourth in Class 1 with 32 points. The East Buchanan boys finished fifth in Class 2 with 34 points.

The rest of Saturday's local results and pictures are below.

Starting in Class 1 Class 1 boys' pole vault - Stanberry's Nathaniel Griffin placed seventh, clearing 11 feet - 1.75 inches.

Class 1 boys' discus - North Andrew's Jacob Chittum placed fourth with a throw of 136 feet - 3 inches. Chittum took second in shot put on Friday with a throw of 50 feet - 11 inches.

"I'm glad I could come out and PR," he said. "That's what I wanted to come out here and do. That's what I did. It got me second in shot put."

Class 1 boys' 110 meter hurdles - Mound City's August Meadows placed 6th at 16.59 seconds. His teammate Chauncey Brown placed 8th at 17.08 seconds.

Class 1 boys' 300 meter hurdles - Mound City's August Meadows placed fourth with a time of 41.87 seconds.

Class 1 boys' 100 meter dash - King City's Ty Mooney placed second at 11.09 seconds - one one-hundredth of a second off of the lead.

Class 1 boys' 200 meter dash&nbsp; -&nbsp; King City's Ty Mooney won a state championship with a time of 22.31 seconds. An outgoing senior, this was Mooney's first gold medal at state.

Class 1 boys' 4x100 meter relay - King City's&nbsp;Brodhi Ramirez, Ty Mooney, Cooper Mooney and Ron Pulliam finished third with a time of 44.21 seconds.

Class 1 boys' 4x200 meter relay - King City's Brodhi Ramirez, Ty Mooney, Cooper Mooney and Ron Pulliam finished second with a time of 1:32.50.

Class 1 girls' triple jump - DeKalb's Lainie Vogan placed 8th with a distance of 32 feet - 3.75 inches.

Class 1 girls' pole vault - Mound City's Ava Barnes placed second, clearing a height of 10 feet - 6.75 inches.

Class 1 girls' discus - South Holt's Zoey Prussman medaled 5th with a throw of 109 feet - 9 inches.

Class 1 girls' 100 meter hurdles - DeKalb's Lainie Vogan placed fourth a time of 16.62 seconds.

Class 1 girls' 400 meter dash - DeKalb's Gracie Hanshaw finished second with a time of 1:00.14. St. Joseph Christian's Charlee Stanley came in fifth at 1:01.08. Stanberry's Marli Hilton medaled 8th at 1:03.33.

Class 1 girls' 800 meter run - North Andrew's Jaclyn Riedinger placed seventh with a time of 2:27.56.

Class 1 girls' 4x100 meter relay - King City's Kaylee Roberts, Clare Stanley, Anna Boone and Hailey Wright placed sixth with a time of 52.98 seconds.

Class 1 girls' 4x200 relay - DeKalb's Lainie Vogan, Kalyn Hartman, Ava Donaldson and Gracie Hanshaw placed third with a time of 1:50.33.

Class 1 girls' 4x400 meter relay - DeKalb's Kalyn Hartmann, Lainie Vogan, Harlie Hall and Gracie Hanshaw placed second with a time of 4:12.61 - a new school record.

St. Joseph Christian medaled seventh in the girls' 4x400 with a time of 4:22.26. Jaci Jorgensen, Claire Phillips, Charlee Stanley and Joy Wallick competed.

**Class 2 results from Saturday** Class 2 boys' para shot put - Bishop LeBlond's Elliott Murphy finished second with a throw of 20 feet - 2.25 inches - a new PR.

Class 2 boys' 110 meter hurdles - East Buchanan's Seth Spencer placed seventh with a time of 16.21 seconds.

Class 2 boys' para 100 meter dash - Bishop LeBlond's Elliott Murphy placed first with a time of 20.34 seconds - a new PR. He beat his competition by more than 16 seconds.

Class 2 boys' para 200 meter dash -&nbsp; Bishop LeBlond's Elliott Murphy placed first with a time of 37.47 seconds.

Class 2 boys' para 400 meter dash -&nbsp;Bishop LeBlond's Elliott Murphy placed first with a time of 1:16.84. Murphy competed in four events Saturday, taking home three gold medals in his third straight year at state.

"This year was a little rough for me," Murphy said. "Been sick a lot of the year and missed a lot of practices. So, haven't been nearly where I want to be in races, but am definitely making strides and improvement."

Class 2 boys' 3200 meter run - East Buchanan's Aidan Hensley placed sixth with a time of 10:04.53. Hensley placed 8th in the 1600 meter run on Friday, clocking in at 4:33.51.

Class 2 girls' long jump - Maysville's Mirabella Redman took first with a leap of 17 feet - 6 inches.&nbsp;

Class 2 girls' 100 meter hurdles -&nbsp;Maysville's Mirabella Redman placed fifth with a time of 15.55 seconds.

Class 2 girls' 300 meter hurdles -&nbsp;Maysville's Mirabella Redman is a state champion in this event with a time of 45.22 seconds. She's won state in 300 hurdles in back-to-back seasons.

**Local results from Friday in Class 1-2**

Class 1 girls’ long jump - Mound City’s Sydney Meadows placed seventh with a jump of 16 feet - 2.5 inches.

Class 1 girls’ shot put - Nodaway Valley’s Ava Graham is a state champion with a throw of 39 feet - 1.75 inches.

Class 1 boys’ 1600 meter run - Nodaway Valley’s Riley Blay took first with a time of 4:27.22. Blay also took second in the boys’ 800 with a time of 2:00.27. Mound City’s Keaton Zembles took fourth with a time of 2:02.33.

Blay went onto win the 3200 meter run Saturday with a time of 9:37.16. He won by more than 20 seconds.

Class 1 girls’ 3200 meter run - Platte Valley’s Mya Wray is a state champion with a time of 11:43.72. Wray also won the 1600 meter run Saturday with a time of 5:18.99.

Class 2 boys’ javelin - East Buchanan’s Trey Johnson is a state champion with a throw of 171 feet - 6 inches. Mid-Buchanan’s Jackson Wahlgren medaled 7th with a throw of 153 feet - 4 inches.

Class 2 girls’ triple jump - East Buchanan’s Rilyn Sherwood is a state champion, jumping a distance of 35 feet - 10.75 inches. Sherwood is a sophomore who has only done the triple jump eight times.

Class 2 girls' javelin - East Buchanan's Laney Wilmes placed eighth with a throw of 109 feet - 4 inches.

Class 2 girls' pole vault - Maysville's Mirabella Redman medaled fourth with a height of 9 feet - 11.25 inches. Redman medaled in each of her four events at state.

Class 2 girls’ 4x800 meter relay - North Platte finished second with a time of 10 minutes and 0.75 seconds.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684639737425.jpeg" alt="North Platte's Kalli Schuster (right) hands off to Olivia Rogers (left) in the Class 2 girls' 4x400 meter relay Saturday at the Class 1-2 state track meet at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City. This race would end up being the Panthers' last key piece needed to win the state championship for a second year in a row. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>North Platte's Kalli Schuster (right) hands off to Olivia Rogers (left) in the Class 2 girls' 4x400 meter relay Saturday at the Class 1-2 state track meet at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City. This race would end up being the Panthers' last key piece needed to win the state championship for a second year in a row. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostJEFFERSON CITY - The North Platte girls' track team repeated as state champions in Class 2, while East Buchanan saw every state qualifier bring home a medal at the Class 1-2 state track and field championships at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City.The Panthers totaled 86 points over the two-day meet, beating out Father Tolton, who had 83 points.Entering the final race of the day, the 4x400 meter relay, North Platte had 76 points. Father Tolton had 75.Both Tolton and North Platte had a team in the 4x400 event to settle it for the state title.Tolton was ahead after the first leg, but Lindsay Ramsey got her team from fourth to first in the second leg.Seniors Kalli Schuster and Olivia Rogers pulled away for a big lead and the Panthers sealed a state championship, winning the 4x400 in a school record time of 4:03.22 - more than seven full seconds ahead of Father Tolton."It's mine and Liv (Rogers') last race as high schoolers," Schuster said. "I was like, 'We have to go out on a high note.' I was super nervous, but I knew we could do it and we did."Just like last year, North Platte showed out in many of the sprinting and relay events. Senior and Missouri State signee Olivia Rogers started off her day with a win in the 100 meter dash, clocking in at 12.34 seconds.Rogers later won the 200 with a time of 25.34 seconds. Rogers won the 100, 200 and 4x400 meter relay in back-to-back years at state."My goal at the state meet was repeat my individual (championships) and do as well as we could in our relays," Rogers said. "I really wanted to come out here with my teammates and win again. It was a lot of fun and I'm really going to miss North Platte track."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640051901.jpeg" alt="Olivia Rogers wins the 100 meter dash." />
 <figcaption>Olivia Rogers wins the 100 meter dash.</figcaption>
 </figure>Ramsey picked up a win in the 400 meter dash with a time of 56.93 seconds - a new school record. She also placed fourth in the 200 with a time of 25.96 seconds."I was dying," she laughed. "But, it was awesome. I couldn't believe it. It was just a great opportunity as a sophomore and I can't wait to see how the next few years go." <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640156733.jpeg" alt="Lindsay Ramsey." />
 <figcaption>Lindsay Ramsey.</figcaption>
 </figure>North Platte's 4x200 meter relay team finished second with a time of 1:46.99. Schuster, Graci Williams, Lonee French and Ramsey ran that event.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640920798.jpeg" alt="North Platte 4x200 relay." />
 <figcaption>North Platte 4x200 relay.</figcaption>
 </figure>North Platte also got second in the 4x100 with a time of 49.80 seconds. French, Rogers, Bella Kitmitto and Schuster ran that race.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640240653.jpeg" alt="North Platte 4x100 relay exchange. Bella Kitmotto (right) and Kalli Schuster (left)." />
 <figcaption>North Platte 4x100 relay exchange. Bella Kitmotto (right) and Kalli Schuster (left).</figcaption>
 </figure>In distance events, North Platte's Brianna DeBord medaled 5th in the 1600 meter run with a time of 5:22.93. Senior Shelby Lingle medaled 7th in the 800 with a time of 2:25.40.The Panthers picked up some points on Friday as well with a second place finish in the 4x800 meter relay. Lingle, Chloe Heckman, Jessa Cassity and DeBord clocked in at 10:00.75.Also on Friday, Heckman and DeBord medaled in the 3200 meter run. Heckman finished third (11:36.13) and DeBord fourth (11:43.65).Staying in Class 2, East Buchanan had a solid day with all 10 of their combined state qualifiers on the girls' and boys' side coming home with state medals.The East Buchanan boys started off the day Saturday with a win in the 4x800 meter relay, breaking the school record with a time of 8:16.97. East Buchanan went undefeated in this event this year.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640387434.jpeg" alt="Parker Conroy (right) hands off to Aidan Hensley (left) in the 4x800 meter relay." />
 <figcaption>Parker Conroy (right) hands off to Aidan Hensley (left) in the 4x800 meter relay.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640311017.jpeg" alt="Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>Staying on the boys' side, Trevor Klein and Trey Johnson both medaled in triple jump. Klein took third with a distance of 42 feet - 1.25 inches. Johnson took seventh at 40 feet - 9.5 inches.This came one day after Johnson won a state title in javelin with a throw of 171 feet - 6 inches."Great weekend for everybody at East Buchanan,"Johnson said. "I've had a great time. I just started triple jump a few weeks ago, so I'm pretty proud of my result."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640461903.jpeg" alt="Trey Johnson." />
 <figcaption>Trey Johnson.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640475596.jpeg" alt="Trevor Klein." />
 <figcaption>Trevor Klein.</figcaption>
 </figure>On the girls' side, East Buchanan's Brooklyn Johnson, Trey's sister, took second in shot put with a throw of 38 feet - 7 inches. And she's only a freshman."It's great," she said. "I've had so much support with my family, friends, coaches. They are outstanding, they've helped me and I'm so happy to be here."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640518959.jpeg" alt="Brooklyn Johnson." />
 <figcaption>Brooklyn Johnson.</figcaption>
 </figure>In the team standings, the East Atchison girls won a Class 1 state title with 70 points. The King City boys finished fourth in Class 1 with 32 points. The East Buchanan boys finished fifth in Class 2 with 34 points.The rest of Saturday's local results and pictures are below.Starting in Class 1 Class 1 boys' pole vault - Stanberry's Nathaniel Griffin placed seventh, clearing 11 feet - 1.75 inches.Class 1 boys' discus - North Andrew's Jacob Chittum placed fourth with a throw of 136 feet - 3 inches. Chittum took second in shot put on Friday with a throw of 50 feet - 11 inches."I'm glad I could come out and PR," he said. "That's what I wanted to come out here and do. That's what I did. It got me second in shot put."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640567616.jpeg" alt="Jacob Chittum." />
 <figcaption>Jacob Chittum.</figcaption>
 </figure>Class 1 boys' 110 meter hurdles - Mound City's August Meadows placed 6th at 16.59 seconds. His teammate Chauncey Brown placed 8th at 17.08 seconds.Class 1 boys' 300 meter hurdles - Mound City's August Meadows placed fourth with a time of 41.87 seconds.Class 1 boys' 100 meter dash - King City's Ty Mooney placed second at 11.09 seconds - one one-hundredth of a second off of the lead.Class 1 boys' 200 meter dash&nbsp; -&nbsp; King City's Ty Mooney won a state championship with a time of 22.31 seconds. An outgoing senior, this was Mooney's first gold medal at state.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640632285.jpeg" alt="Ty Mooney." />
 <figcaption>Ty Mooney.</figcaption>
 </figure>Class 1 boys' 4x100 meter relay - King City's&nbsp;Brodhi Ramirez, Ty Mooney, Cooper Mooney and Ron Pulliam finished third with a time of 44.21 seconds.Class 1 boys' 4x200 meter relay - King City's Brodhi Ramirez, Ty Mooney, Cooper Mooney and Ron Pulliam finished second with a time of 1:32.50.Class 1 girls' triple jump - DeKalb's Lainie Vogan placed 8th with a distance of 32 feet - 3.75 inches.Class 1 girls' pole vault - Mound City's Ava Barnes placed second, clearing a height of 10 feet - 6.75 inches.Class 1 girls' discus - South Holt's Zoey Prussman medaled 5th with a throw of 109 feet - 9 inches.Class 1 girls' 100 meter hurdles - DeKalb's Lainie Vogan placed fourth a time of 16.62 seconds.Class 1 girls' 400 meter dash - DeKalb's Gracie Hanshaw finished second with a time of 1:00.14. St. Joseph Christian's Charlee Stanley came in fifth at 1:01.08. Stanberry's Marli Hilton medaled 8th at 1:03.33.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684641012644.jpeg" alt="Gracie Hanshaw." />
 <figcaption>Gracie Hanshaw.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684641048253.jpeg" alt="Charlee Stanley." />
 <figcaption>Charlee Stanley.</figcaption>
 </figure>Class 1 girls' 800 meter run - North Andrew's Jaclyn Riedinger placed seventh with a time of 2:27.56.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684641091470.jpeg" alt="Jaclyn Riedinger." />
 <figcaption>Jaclyn Riedinger.</figcaption>
 </figure>Class 1 girls' 4x100 meter relay - King City's Kaylee Roberts, Clare Stanley, Anna Boone and Hailey Wright placed sixth with a time of 52.98 seconds.Class 1 girls' 4x200 relay - DeKalb's Lainie Vogan, Kalyn Hartman, Ava Donaldson and Gracie Hanshaw placed third with a time of 1:50.33.Class 1 girls' 4x400 meter relay - DeKalb's Kalyn Hartmann, Lainie Vogan, Harlie Hall and Gracie Hanshaw placed second with a time of 4:12.61 - a new school record.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684640745897.jpeg" alt="DeKalb 4x400 exchange. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>DeKalb 4x400 exchange. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>Vogan medaled four times this week.St. Joseph Christian medaled seventh in the girls' 4x400 with a time of 4:22.26. Jaci Jorgensen, Claire Phillips, Charlee Stanley and Joy Wallick competed.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684641166080.jpeg" alt="Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>**Class 2 results from Saturday** Class 2 boys' para shot put - Bishop LeBlond's Elliott Murphy finished second with a throw of 20 feet - 2.25 inches - a new PR.Class 2 boys' 110 meter hurdles - East Buchanan's Seth Spencer placed seventh with a time of 16.21 seconds.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684641526696.jpeg" alt="Seth Spencer." />
 <figcaption>Seth Spencer.</figcaption>
 </figure>Class 2 boys' para 100 meter dash - Bishop LeBlond's Elliott Murphy placed first with a time of 20.34 seconds - a new PR. He beat his competition by more than 16 seconds.Class 2 boys' para 200 meter dash -&nbsp; Bishop LeBlond's Elliott Murphy placed first with a time of 37.47 seconds.Class 2 boys' para 400 meter dash -&nbsp;Bishop LeBlond's Elliott Murphy placed first with a time of 1:16.84. Murphy competed in four events Saturday, taking home three gold medals in his third straight year at state."This year was a little rough for me," Murphy said. "Been sick a lot of the year and missed a lot of practices. So, haven't been nearly where I want to be in races, but am definitely making strides and improvement."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684641221641.jpeg" alt="Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684641258710.jpeg" alt="Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>Class 2 boys' 3200 meter run - East Buchanan's Aidan Hensley placed sixth with a time of 10:04.53. Hensley placed 8th in the 1600 meter run on Friday, clocking in at 4:33.51.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684641314938.jpeg" alt="Aidan Hensley." />
 <figcaption>Aidan Hensley.</figcaption>
 </figure>Class 2 girls' long jump - Maysville's Mirabella Redman took first with a leap of 17 feet - 6 inches.&nbsp;Class 2 girls' 100 meter hurdles -&nbsp;Maysville's Mirabella Redman placed fifth with a time of 15.55 seconds.Class 2 girls' 300 meter hurdles -&nbsp;Maysville's Mirabella Redman is a state champion in this event with a time of 45.22 seconds. She's won state in 300 hurdles in back-to-back seasons.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684641362732.jpeg" alt="Mirabella Redman." />
 <figcaption>Mirabella Redman.</figcaption>
 </figure>**Local results from Friday in Class 1-2**Class 1 girls’ long jump - Mound City’s Sydney Meadows placed seventh with a jump of 16 feet - 2.5 inches.Class 1 girls’ shot put - Nodaway Valley’s Ava Graham is a state champion with a throw of 39 feet - 1.75 inches.Class 1 boys’ 1600 meter run - Nodaway Valley’s Riley Blay took first with a time of 4:27.22. Blay also took second in the boys’ 800 with a time of 2:00.27. Mound City’s Keaton Zembles took fourth with a time of 2:02.33.Blay went onto win the 3200 meter run Saturday with a time of 9:37.16. He won by more than 20 seconds.Class 1 girls’ 3200 meter run - Platte Valley’s Mya Wray is a state champion with a time of 11:43.72. Wray also won the 1600 meter run Saturday with a time of 5:18.99.Class 2 boys’ javelin - East Buchanan’s Trey Johnson is a state champion with a throw of 171 feet - 6 inches. Mid-Buchanan’s Jackson Wahlgren medaled 7th with a throw of 153 feet - 4 inches.Class 2 girls’ triple jump - East Buchanan’s Rilyn Sherwood is a state champion, jumping a distance of 35 feet - 10.75 inches. Sherwood is a sophomore who has only done the triple jump eight times.Class 2 girls' javelin - East Buchanan's Laney Wilmes placed eighth with a throw of 109 feet - 4 inches.Class 2 girls' pole vault - Maysville's Mirabella Redman medaled fourth with a height of 9 feet - 11.25 inches. Redman medaled in each of her four events at state.Class 2 girls’ 4x800 meter relay - North Platte finished second with a time of 10 minutes and 0.75 seconds.Additional photos<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fstjoepost%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02wKRpYLyacLmm74B1uRgSeENtv4CfE2KSH1XACbAUbTkAtYzNcRT5fS53geUcxqNPl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.