Benjamin Savage

@sportsinkansas @KUWBball @CoachBrandonKU @MoPaige05 @brock__mcginnis

2026 Sports in Kansas 5A Girls 🏀 Player of the Year: Jenna Schmeidler, Hays While some may tend to overlook Western Kansas basketball, Sports in Kansas doesn’t. Over the last four years, three players from the region have cracked our Top 5 All-Classes lists, Taryn Sides, Talexa Weeter and now Jenna Schmeidler, who does it as just a sophomore. Schmeidler led Hays to one of its best seasons in decades, including a trip to the state championship game and a one-point finish from a title. She delivered in big moments all season, including a 33-point performance in the state semifinals against Shawnee Heights. The 5’7 guard averaged 19.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.5 steals per game while setting a school record with 537 points. She shot 44 percent from three and an incredible 93 percent from the free throw line, numbers that may have ranked among the best in the state. “We had an incredible season and accomplished many goals,” Schmeidler said. “We went undefeated in our conference and made another trip to the state tournament and had our best finish since 1995. We’re looking forward to making another run next season.” Schmeidler has already built an impressive resume early in her career, leading Hays to a 47-3 record over two seasons with back-to-back undefeated WAC titles and state tournament appearances. She is a two-time WAC Player of the Year and has consistently delivered on the biggest stages. “Over the last four years, we’ve had multiple players from Western Kansas prove they belong at the highest level,” said Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas. “Jenna Schmeidler is next, and to be doing this as a sophomore makes it even more impressive.” Playing for head coach Len Melvin, who was the 2025 Sports in Kansas 5A Coach of the Year, Schmeidler has helped elevate the Hays program to new heights. With her production, efficiency and ability to take over games, Schmeidler established herself as one of the top players in Kansas this season, regardless of class, and one of the brightest young stars in the state. #sportsinkansas - - - - - Congrats to Jenna Schmeidler on 5A POY & Top 5 selection! The PIT is a proud supporter of athletes in Hays and the surrounding area!

@KUWBball In there.

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@ClarenceJr35 @CoachLeipold @Coach_JoeDineen @CoachPanagos @CoachCareyDL @DKMcDonald1 RockChalk🔴🔵

I had an amazing experience today in Lawrence at the spring practice, from start to finish! Thank you coaches for the hospitality. @CoachLeipold @Coach_JoeDineen @CoachPanagos @CoachCareyDL @DKMcDonald1 #RockChalk

@Royals Worse blown save I've ever seen.

FINAL: Braves 6, Royals 2

@JacksonP0631 @KU_Football @CoachBshelb @ONeaglesFB @AllenTrieu RockChalk🔴🔵

Thank you @KU_Football for the amazing time at a spring practice! Can’t wait to comeback again! #RockChalk @CoachBshelb @ONeaglesFB @AllenTrieu #football #safety #defense #classof28 #kansas

@Royals Lineup sucked. Q gonna Q.

FINAL: Braves 6, Royals 0

@Royals @kcroyalstv Q gonna Q. No Jac or Isbel and DH hitting 9th with no catcher on the bench. Starting both Thomas and Marte, Vinnie needs to be batting in the 3 spot, not 5th.

Now we go‼️

"LeBrOn JaMeS wOuLd WiN against MiChaEL JoRdAn or KoBe BrYaNt 1v 1"- Bron fan boys We still have the tapes Klutch tried to wipe off the internet. Bagless Bron getting CLAMPED up by Kobe on team USA, this is why Bron stopped playing 1 on 1 and said it’s “not real basketball” 🤣🤣

@RockChalkWBB Bit dramatic.

S'Mya Nichols is down with a horrible injury. 😞

@JayBilas The same coach doesn't change schools every fvcking year.

Hey NCAA, us more about players that don’t show “loyalty,” don’t want to go through “adversity” and how player movement impacts stability. Tell us more about “tampering” and “poaching.” The Coaches Portal is ALWAYS open. Funny how silent coaches and administrators are about that.

@PredsNHL 🤣🤣🤣

#NewProfilePic 🏳️‍🌈

@RealisticBuck @_RyanFowler_ No bend.

@_RyanFowler_ Ima just leave this here

Rueben Bain. Arvell Reese. Same drill.

@CoachKhalilS @KUWBball @CoachBrandonKU @MoPaige05 @_CoachRy @brock__mcginnis

Fort Hays State (DII) junior 6'0 guard Talexa Weeter has entered the transfer portal. She averaged 27.5 PPG and 8.9 RPG per game last year & was named the MIAA Player of the Year.

@fhsuathletics @FHSUWBB @TheMIAA @KUWBball @CoachBrandonKU @MoPaige05 @_CoachRy @brock__mcginnis

The MIAA has a new single-season scoring leader for women's basketball. With 46 points in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals, Talexa Weeter broke the conference's record of 797 set by Jennifer Harris of Washburn in 2005-06. She has 829 and counting for 2025-26! @FHSUWBB @TheMIAA

@coop_ao @KU_Football @CoachBshelb @BillyBonneau @BW__FB @GreatBend_FB RockChalk🔴🔵

Locked in! @KU_Football #RockChalk @CoachBshelb @BillyBonneau @BW__FB

Hey Kansas City….need a team to root for?! The Iowa Hawkeyes just defeated Florida 73-72 to advance to the Sweet 16 🏀 Led by head coach Ben McCollum who coached NW Missouri State to several DII National Championships, Iowa features many players from the KC Metro. Hawkeyes’ leading scorer Bennett Stirtz - Liberty HS Cam Manyawu - Staley HS Tavion Banks - Ruskin HS Isaia Howard - Plattsburg HS Joey Matteoni - Blue Valley Northwest Hawkeyes make Sweet 16 for first time since 1999. They’ll take on Nebraska Thursday.

We have made the following moves: RHP Luinder Avila has been optioned to Omaha (AAA). RHP Steven Cruz has been optioned to Omaha (AAA). Our Major League Camp roster is at 47.

“I got beef with this guy. This man, Cold Chad Henne, came off the bench bro, and crushed my dreams.” Jarvis Landry breaks down his 22-17 playoff loss to the Chad Henne led Kansas City Chiefs. Incredible watch via @God_Son80 and @_fournette on the @4thAndSouthPod

@theREALgigante_ @RockChalkWBB The players can inspire and play for each other, even with a lame duck coach, they also, like their coach, choose to half ass it.

@BenjaminJames86 @RockChalkWBB This team would be an NCAA tournament team with even an average coach, I don’t blame the players for not being inspired by him

Less than 1,000 people in attendance tonight is unacceptable. Get to Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday and give these women your support. Let's go get another win!

@CBSSportsCBB @Johnhenson31 🤣🤣🤣

.@Johnhenson31 on Kansas' bad body language after beating Cal Baptist. 😳