KSHSAA Executive Board Approves Several Postseason Changes
TOPEKA, Kan. – Changes to postseason formats and championship sites for basketball, football, wrestling and track and field highlight actions approved at the June 12-13 KSHSAA Executive Board Meeting. The postseason formats are set by the KSHSAA Executive Board each year.
Basketball - Beginning in March of 2026, the state basketball tournaments will be moving to four total sites. Four facilities will play host to the seven classifications, 14 championships. By honoringe the KSHSAA membership voted in the fall of 2023 to qualify eight boys teams and eight girls teams involved at the final site, modifications to the daily schedule will be developed. The schedule and other event details, including classification designations for each site and venue selection will be determined and announced following the 2024-25 basketball season.
Another basketball postseason change effective with the 2024-25 season will come at the 3A, 2A, 1A DI and 1A DII classifications. Each class will be divided into four regions and then seeded into two sub-states within the region: Substate A: 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 16; Substate B: 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15. The winner of each substate will advance to the state basketball tournament. Further format details and dates will be sent to member schools.
Football - As announced in January, the state football championships will be moving to three sites with three games being played at each site. The executive board approved the following sites and schedule for 2024:
Emporia State University:
Class 6A = Friday, November 29 at 2:00pm
Class 4A = Saturday, November 30 at 1:00pm
Class 5A = Saturday, November 30 at 7:00pm
Hutchinson Community College:
Class 2A = Friday, November 29 at 6:00pm
Class 3A = Saturday, November 30 at 12:00pm
Class 1A = Saturday, November 30 at 5:00pm
Kiowa County High School, Greensburg:
Class 8-player DII = Saturday, November 30 at 11:00am
Class 6-Player = Saturday, November 30 at 3:00pm
Class 8-Player DI = Saturday, November 30 at 7:00pm
Wrestling – Girl’s wrestling will now include four classes to mirror the boy’s classification designations. The addition of another class for girl’s wrestling necessitates the addition of another championship site. 6A, 5A, 4A and 3-1A will each have their own site to determine a champion. 3-1A state wrestling will be in Hays and 4A will be in Salina. Park City Arena and one other facility to be named later will house either 6A or 5A. State sites and regional dates will be determined at the September KSHSAA Executive Board meeting. The state wrestling tournament will take place February 28 - March 1, 2025.
Track and Field – Qualification for the state meet was adjusted to now be the top 3 plus the next four best regional performance in each event.
Two committees will be formed to gather input from membership school leaders. One to discuss the details behind the implementation of Esports prior to the possible adoption as a KSHSAA sanctioned activity. The second committee will review the KSHSAA calendar to consider possible alternatives to dates of postseason activities.
Meeting minutes reflecting these actions and others will be posted completed: Meetings and Agendas
*Copied from Sports in Kansas
Video premiere! The USD388 BOE June 12th meeting will premiere today at 5pm on the USD388 YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/USD388
Volleyball Camp for grades 3rd-8th grades starts today!! (June 12th-14th)
3rd-5th grades 9:15-10:30
6th-8th grades 10:30-12:00
Due to construction at the High School, please enter through the gym doors on the south side of the HS.
There was a pair of black nike kneepads left at the high school gym. We have talked to some of the girls but no one has claimed them! I know these are most likely needed for the summer and season, so if they are yours get in touch with Coach Werth.
Easton Burton and Zeke Haag, Class of 2022 and current EHS coaches, were selected to officiate the 8-man All-Star games today in Beloit.
Lady Railer Softball held their awards ceremony last night at the VFW hall. We had a homemade ice cream sundae bar, curtesy of DJ Fischer, Jessica Fabrizius and Becky Seibel. It was a fun night, with laughs, great ice cream and awards.
Rookie of the year, Jersee Fabrizius.
Come back players , Emily James.
Steady Eddy award, Braelyn Born.
2 Most improved player of the year Jennifer Cunningham and Brooke Starns.
Back on track award, Taylor Seibel.
All Star award, Alyssa Rome.
MVP Award, Kaydawn Haag.
400 batting club: Taylor Seibel .468 and Alyssa Rome .435
500 batting club, Kaydawn Haag .557
No season record broke this year.
Career records broke: offense Kaydawn Haag batting average .538, 126 hits, doubles 39, 117 RBI'S and 160 runs scored.
Kaydawn also broke wins pitching record, now at 35 wins, and also most strikeouts at 289 K's.
Congratulations to all.
If you have not started your offseason workouts, you are two weeks behind.
Championships are earned in the offseason!!!!!!
2024 All state softball selections. Congratulations Taylor Seibel and Kaydawn Haag.
Huge accomplishment for these two seniors. Taylor first team outfield and Kaydawn infielder second team.
For info Lyla Leven is pitcher from Inman, not Onaga.
Railer Softball will be holding awards night and homemade ice cream Thursday night the 6th at 7 pm in the VFW hall.
Ellis Lady Railer Volleyball started summer league matches today. Team Orange (sorry I forgot to take pictures) went 2-0, team Black went 2-0, and team Railers went 1-1.
Great start to summer league ladies!! 🧡🏐🖤
Reminder to all parents/players the high school front doors and commons area is still under construction so please come to the back of the high school. We will have doors open for the athletes! Thank you! -Coach Werth
STARTING MONDAY (June 3rd):
JH/HS GIRLS WEIGHTS
JH VOLLEYBALL SKILLS
**everything below is NOT mandatory, but highly recommended to participate**
Below are calendars marking the days JH/HS GIRLS will be in the weight room and then skills for JH volleyball.
JH/HS GIRLS WEIGHTS
Monday-Thursday (8:15-9am)
beginning June 3rd - ending August 1st
JH VOLLEYBALL SKILLS
Tuesday (7-8am)
beginning June 4th - ending July 30th
REMINDER - NO ATHLETE IS ALLOWED IN THE GYM/WEIGHT ROOM DURING SUMMER MORATORIUM (JULY 1st-7th)
We cannot wait to see everyone again and put in some work this off season! -Coach Werth
Railer Family,
We regrettably will be unable to host the Spring Sports Awards/Recognition Night in its originally scheduled format due to several scheduling conflicts and the current construction at EHS. Each of our programs will be hosting a recognition event at a date and time that is conducive to as many staff and team members as possible. We know that summer schedules and plans have been set, and we will work to accommodate the best we can, understanding that it's not likely to work for everyone. There is much to celebrate, and we look forward to the opportunities to share the many success stories and accomplishments of our student-athletes and programs. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Reminder that HS volleyball skills start tomorrow, May 30th, at the HS gym at 7 am. Please remember to come through the back doors (south side) of the gym as construction has started in the office/commons area. Hopefully summer league volleyball schedules are done as well. 🧡🏐🖤
Great couple days of team camp! #AllAboard #EarnIt
Ellis Jr./Sr. High School main office is now closed because of construction. Maria is still working, but will be located in the counselor's office. The phone lines are down. If you need to reach someone, please email mmick@usd388.com, call or text the school cell 785-726-1503.
Ellis Power (High School Football Summer Weights) Starts tomorrow 6:30am! Then field work at 7:30am! Football Season starts now!
It's Time To Level Up!
Update...the track and field team is about 10 minutes out. ETA 10:20pm
Railer Family,
Please join us in welcoming home our KSHSAA 2A State Track & Field Team Runner-Up Lady Railers, as well as individual state pole vault champion Mason Younger, and all of our competitors, managers, and coaching staff. The team is expected to arrive home around 10:30 PM. Those able to help us celebrate are asked to meet up on the north hill and file in behind the team as we travel from I-70 to EHS. We’d love to see and hear you. Congratulations Railers! 🚂 🚂
Kylee Pfeifer placed 6th place in the 300 Hurdles at 2A State!! Go Ellis!! Railer Pride!!
Evelyn Merriman placed 8th place in the 200 M at 2A State!! Go Ellis!! Railer Pride!!
