Kansas baseball's strong season may lead to a venue change for the high school state tournament, as KU's Hoglund Field is set to host NCAA regional games at the same time.
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KU baseball's success may force high school state tournament venue change
TOPEKA — The success of Kansas baseball this season has thrown a wrench in high school state baseball.
KU’s Hoglund Field is set to host Class 4A, 3A and 2-1A state semifinals and championship games in two weeks.
The Jayhawks enter this weekend with a 38-15 record. According to USA Today, the Jayhawks are projected to be a No. 1 seed and host a regional during the NCAA Tournament. The regional would fall during the same time as the high school baseball state tournament.
If KU is elected to host, KSHSAA announced that they have a new venue ready.
Kansas State’s Tointon Family Stadium will take over and host the high school baseball tournament on May 27-29.
Tointon Family Stadium has been a staple in hosting high school baseball games. The stadium hosted Class 3A action last season.
Liam Keating covers high school sports and Washburn University for The Topeka Capital-Journal. Send stats or information to him at Lkeating@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas baseball success could move state tournaments
The venue change is being considered due to KU baseball hosting NCAA regional games that coincide with the high school state tournament.
KU baseball has a record of 38-15 and is projected to be a No. 1 seed hosting a regional during the NCAA Tournament.
The high school state semifinals and championship games are scheduled to take place in two weeks.
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