Hayes signs with Emporia State Ellinwood High Schools cross-country and track and field standout Sophie Hayes has signed her letter of intent to compete for the Emporia State track and field team next year. Front row, from left, Jacalyn Hayes, Sophie Hayes and Hank Hayes. Back row, Ellinwood strength and conditioning coach Dusty Beam, Maddie Hayes, Ellinwood head cross-country and track and field coach Lyles Lashley. - photo by COURTESY PHOTO Local Sports 2024 All-Central Kansas League basketball Emilee Hall sparks Panthers swimmers Panther softball earns hard-fought sweep Panther baseball sweeps Pratt Greenbacks