Great Bend will be hosting the 2016 KSHSAA 2A-1A State Baseball Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex. The state baseball tournament is scheduled for May 26-27. This tournament is sponsored by the City of Great Bend and the Great Bend Recreation Commission. “Great Bend is excited for the opportunity to host this premier state baseball tournament,” noted Diann Henderson, Executive Director for Great Bend Recreation Commission. This baseball tournament follows the prestigious KCAC 2016 Baseball and Softball Championship Tournaments and precedes the 2016 June Jaunt Hap Dumont Points Baseball Tournament schedule for June 4-5, at the Great Bend Sports Complex. “We appreciate all the volunteers, businesses and community partners who assist us in hosting these premier tournaments in Great Bend.”
KSHSAA Admission to the 2A-1A State Baseball Tournament is $8 for adults and $6 for students. State KSHSAA Baseball t-shirts, caps and visors will be available.  
The 2A-1A State Baseball/Softball tournament time schedule will be as follows:
Thursday, May 26:
Baseball game times will be 11 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Friday, May 27:
Baseball will play semi-final games at 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.  
The third place game will start at 3:30 p.m., followed by the championship game at 5:45 p.m.