Statement from Tyler Plantz, who was fired as head coach by Providence Catholic HS on Sunday. The former Notre Dame fullback says he was asked to resign, refused, and still has not received notice of his firing from PC, his alma mater:

2026 Sports in Kansas Defensive Player of the Year – Hailey Schmidtlein, Hayden (4A) Hailey Schmidtlein, a sophomore, emerged as one of the most impactful underclassmen in Kansas, anchoring Hayden’s defense during a championship run. The sophomore averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 steals, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 blocks per game, showcasing her ability to impact every phase of the game. Her length, instincts, and versatility made her a difference-maker on the defensive end, consistently disrupting opponents and controlling the paint. Schmidtlein played a key role in Hayden’s state title run, powering a team that took down defending champion Wellington in the semifinals before finishing the job against Bishop Miege in the finals. “We had a true Cinderella story this year. No one expected us to make it as far as we did. The key to our success was more than just basketball, it was friendship and our team bond.” Already with over 800 career points and a Division I offer from Murray State, Schmidtlein is one of the rising stars in Kansas basketball. Head coach Carvel Reynoldson was named 4A SIK COY. #sportsinkansas

hudl.com/v/2TPQhz Enjoy my junior year highlights!! So proud of this team and can’t wait for club season 💙🩵

Proud of this kid!! @JoeOtting Great win Irish!!