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The Kansas high school state baseball tournaments have begun in Lawrence, showcasing intense matchups across various classes. Teams competed fiercely in first-round games, with notable performances from top seeds. As the excitement builds, semifinal matchups for the remaining tournaments promise to deliver more thrilling action for baseball fans.

Lawrence, Kansas: Action-Packed Start to High School State Baseball Tournaments

The excitement is palpable here in Lawrence as the Kansas high school state baseball tournaments have officially kicked off! With teams from across the state gearing up to compete for the coveted championship title, Thursday saw some intense first-round games. From 6A to 2-1A, there’s been no shortage of thrilling moments on the diamond!

Class 6A Highlights

Over at Hoglund Stadium, the Class 6A matchups brought plenty of nail-biting action. The No. 1 seed, Lawrence Free State, took on No. 8 Washburn Rural, coming out on top with a solid 4-1 victory. Meanwhile, the No. 4 team, Manhattan, played a fierce battle against No. 5 Maize, winning 3-2 after eight thrilling innings. Shawnee Mission West squeaked by with a narrow 1-0 win against Olathe West, while Blue Valley scored a convincing 5-1 win over No. 3 Mill Valley.

Class 5A Takes Center Stage

Over at Eck Stadium in Wichita, the Class 5A teams showcased their skills with some fierce competition. The No. 1 team, St. Thomas Aquinas, kept their momentum going with a 2-0 shutout against No. 8 Valley Center. Not to be outdone, No. 5 Hays triumphed over No. 4 Shawnee Heights in a closely contested match, winning 7-6. Other notable games included Great Bend defeating Kansas City Piper 3-0 and Blue Valley Southwest edging out Goddard Eisenhower with a 5-2 scoreline.

Class 4A Action

At Dean Evans Stadium in Salina, the competition was equally fierce in the Class 4A games. No. 2 seed, Fort Scott, secured a 4-2 win against No. 7 Abilene. Meanwhile, No. 3 Paola managed to squeeze past No. 6 Clay Center with a 4-3 victory. The top seed, McPherson, didn’t disappoint, claiming a straightforward 3-1 win against No. 8 Tonganoxie. To wrap up the day, No. 5 Rock Creek clinched a 3-1 win against No. 4 Mulvane.

Exciting Plays in Class 3A

Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan was the venue for Class 3A, where surprises were in store. The No. 8 seed, Sabetha, upset the tournament by knocking off No. 1 Jefferson West with a stunning 2-0 scoreline! In another exciting matchup, No. 5 Hesston proved their dominance with an impressive 11-6 victory over No. 4 Silver Lake. Not to be outdone, Humboldt triumphed 10-3 against Russell, and No. 3 seed Wichita Trinity outlasted Columbus with a narrow 4-3 victory.

Class 2-1A Thrills

Down at the Great Bend Sports Complex, the Class 2-1A games offered some serious action. The top seed, Valley Falls, secured a gritty 1-0 win against No. 8 Medicine Lodge. No. 5 Remington also made waves by edging out Rossville 1-0. In a game that had fans on the edge of their seats, No. 7 Douglass dominated, scoring 19 runs against No. 2 Central Heights, who managed just 4. Rounding out the class, Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan took down Thomas More Prep with a solid 2-0 shutout.

Looking Ahead to the Semifinals

With thrilling first-round games behind us, the excitement continues today with the semifinal matchups scheduled for 11 a.m. Fans can look forward to:

  • Class 6A: Lawrence Free State vs. Manhattan
  • Class 5A: St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Hays
  • Class 4A: Fort Scott vs. Paola
  • Class 3A: Sabetha vs. Hesston
  • Class 2-1A: Valley Falls vs. Remington

As the anticipation builds, baseball fans are gearing up for more memorable moments in the Kansas high school tournaments, with championship games also scheduled for today. The excitement doesn’t stop with Kansas, as nearby Missouri is buzzing with state competitions in baseball, softball, soccer, and boys volleyball. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the tournament!

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