Silver Lake are your 3A State Champions! First time since 2018 🏆.
Nick Hamilton wins his first state title since becoming head coach! @dskuler, @SilverLakeEagle
Latest edition of the @WIBWsports Coaches Show:
Hear more from Silver Lake baseball coach Tyler Seele as the Eagles look to win their first state title since 2011.
https://t.co/i3wskXKMjX
It needed extra innings and a fantastic game from Dayne Johnson.
How Silver Lake baseball was able to advance to its first state championship game in 13 years:
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Photos, Photos, and more Photos from a crazy state semifinal Wednesday.
Hayden Soccer: https://t.co/OkcKrPy3HK
Silver Lake Baseball: https://t.co/UZ6mJ18IOh
Silver Lake Softball: https://t.co/Lhkti2DmBI
Rossville Baseball: https://t.co/hTVAiz4T1g
Oh my goodness!
Drew Womack (@DrewWomack5) hits walk-off 2-run homer for @SLEagleBaseball!
Silver Lake 5-4 Perry-Lecompton to advance in regionals.
Eagles trailed 4-1 into the final inning.
🚨Student athletes should:
-Play multiple sports
-Avoid energy drinks
-Drink 80-100 oz H20
-Avoid sport specialization
-Consume 3–4 balanced meals daily
-Eat two breakfasts on game day
-Sleep 8–11 hours and prioritize recovery
-Strength train under guidance of a CSCS
-Work with a sports dietitian for smart supplementation
-Avoid playing too many tournaments and showcases
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2026 Sports in Kansas 3A Girls Player of the Year: Kailyn Hanni, Silver Lake
Kailyn Hanni, also on the Top 5 all classes, capped off an incredible career leading Silver Lake to another state title, finishing as one of the most complete players in Kansas.
The 5’7 senior averaged 18.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 3.5 steals per game, impacting every part of the game while leading her team to a 100-7 record over her career with two state titles under Kyle Porter, the 2024 SIK all classes coach of the year.
“We set a goal from the beginning of the season and worked hard and pushed each other all season to achieve it,” Hanni said. “This team played hard together each and every day and had joy through the whole process.”
“She did a little of everything and has been overly consistent in every sport. The support from the coaches we talk to in 3A was overwhelming for her this season. ,” said Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas. “She’s quietly one of the state’s best multi-sport athletes, 3-sport all-state in golf, basketball, softball and the ultimate competitor.”
Committed to Fort Hays State, Hanni leaves behind one of the most decorated and impactful careers in Silver Lake history.
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2025-2026 SILVER LAKE EAGLES
🏀 28-1 - Most Wins in School History
🏀 Rock Creek Tournament Champs
🏀 Burlington Invitational Champs
🏀 Big East League Champs
🏀 2026 3A State Champions
Silver Lake is back on top in 3A girls.
The Eagles captured their second state championship in three years under head coach Kyle Porter, defeating Osage City 60-44 in the title game to finish the season 28-1.
Another outstanding season for one of the premier girls basketball programs in Kansas. #sportsinkansas