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Monarchs finish pool play undefeated, turn to bracket play

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs continued their torrid hitting at the NBC World Series on Tuesday afternoon at Wichita State's Eck Stadium, pounding 12 runs on nine hits and coming from behind late again in beating the GPS (Texas) Legends 12-11.The Monarchs won Pool...

Monarchs hook Blackfins, clinch spot in NBC World Series bracket play

By Brad HallierAfter earning one of the most dramatic victories in franchise history Friday, the Hutchinson Monarchs were in no mood for a repeat on Sunday at Wichita State's Eck Stadium.Max Buettenbeck hit a first-inning three-run home run and later added a two-run triple,...

Late-inning magic lifts Monarchs to NBC win over Hays

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs left it late - very late - to get their hitting going Friday in their first game of the NBC World Series. But once the Monarchs got started, they were able to storm back for...

Monarchs headed to NBC World Series

By Brad HallierHUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs, thanks to a strong second half of the season, will be playing in the NBC World Series this season.Marc Blackim, who owns the team along with his wife Kim, announced on the team's Facebook page Friday...

Monarchs set to start 2023 season

By Brad HallierThere will be some change with the Hutchinson Monarchs this season, but one constant remains - Mother Nature often steps in and causes problems, especially early in the season.The Monarchs had their season-opening game at Kingman rained out, and Sunday's alumni game...

Five Storylines to Watch for at Boys State Track

By Brad Hallier WICHITA, Kan. - State track weekend often has one of three weather options.Searing heat with high temps in the mid-90s. Overcast and windy, with high temps in the upper 60s. Thunderstorms that cause hours upon hours of delays.It's almost hard to...

Five Storylines for Girls State Track

By Brad Hallier WICHITA, Kan. - Look, it's easy to poke fun or and rip into the Kansas State High School Activities Association. The list of problems is longer than a typical weekend honey-do list.But one thing that almost everyone agrees upon - and trust...

Three Storylines for State Softball

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - From among the most favored to win a state championship, to being maybe the biggest underdog in any state tournament, the storylines are abundant for the five Kansas State High School Activities Association state softball tournaments.The state tournaments get...

Three Storylines to Watch For at State Baseball

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Although area schools are prevalent at the Class 2-1A state baseball tournament this week, just one other area school made it to a state baseball tournament and that's reigning Class 4A champion McPherson.Here are three storylines to watch for...

Five Storylines to Watch at State Golf

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - After several days of cool and wet temperatures across Kansas, the forecast is looking promising for the seven Kansas State High School Activities Association state golf tournaments on Monday and Tuesday.Here are five storylines to watch for at the...

Five Thoughts on Area Softball Regionals

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Maybe one of these years, Haven won't be doomed due to geography.It doesn't seem to matter the sport. Haven could start a tiddlywinks team, be ranked in the top 10, andstill manage to have two or three or four...

Five Thoughts on Regional Baseball

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Ah, Kansas in May. The weather can be glorious or rude. And based on the forecast for early this upcoming week, it could be a rude week.Monday, when Kansas State High School Activities Association schools start baseball regionals, there...