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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Tanner Shirk, Former reporter

Tanner Shirk was a reporter for The Sunflower.

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Wichita State sophomore Greyson Jenista celebrates with teammate Dayton Dugas after hitting a walk-off single against Oral Roberts.

Jenista’s walk-off surges Shockers past Oral Roberts

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
May 9, 2017
Wichita State pitcher Zach Lewis pitches during the first game against Illinois State at Eck Stadium (April 28, 2017)

Offense guides WSU to double header sweep of Illinois State

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 28, 2017
Greyson Jenista and Dayton Dugas meet Travis Young at home plate after scoring against Southern Illinois. (File photo)

Intentional walk comes back to haunt Shockers in 10th inning

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 27, 2017
Wichita State sophomore Alec Bohm throws to first base during a game against Valparaiso. WSU dropped the rubber match against Missouri State on Sunday. (File photo)

Shockers drop rubber match to Missouri State

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 24, 2017
Shirk: Better burrito? Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Shirk: Better burrito? Qdoba vs. Chipotle

Tanner Shirk, Reprter
April 22, 2017
Killgore, WSU bullpen propel Shockers to win over Kansas

Killgore, WSU bullpen propel Shockers to win over Kansas

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 21, 2017
Sophomore Alec Bohm hits a home run during the game against Southern Illinois.

Offense propels Wichita State to victory against Southern Illinois

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 9, 2017
Redshirt Sophomore Jordan Boyer throws to first base after tagging a Southern Illinois player.

Bullpen falters as Wichita State falls to Southern Illinois

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 8, 2017
Redshirt Sophomore Jordan Boyer and Redshirt Freshman Noah Croft celebrate Boyer's home run against Southern Illinois.

Lewis shuts down Southern Illinois as Wichita State opens MVC play

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 8, 2017
Oklahoma State infielder Cameron Dobbs scores against Wichita State catcher Noah Croft in the second inning during Wednesday's game in Eck Stadium. (April 5, 2017)

Shockers drop weekday game to Oklahoma State

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 6, 2017
Daysha Bullocks leads off the Wichita State A squad in the 4 by 400 meter relay. Wichita State won the race.

Senior sisters take top spots at Emporia State relays

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 5, 2017
Freshman Tommy Barnhouse winds up a pitch during the game against Valparaiso Saturday afternoon.

Barnhouse guides Shockers to win over Valparaiso

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
April 2, 2017
Shockers rush out onto the field to celebrate their victory against Valparaiso Friday evening.

Young’s walk-off lifts WSU over Valparaiso

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
March 31, 2017
Wichita State pitcher Zach Lewis pitches to Texas Tech batter in the second game of the three game home series in Eck Stadium. (Mar. 26, 2017)

Checking in: a mid-season recap of Wichita State baseball

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
March 30, 2017
Shockers end road trip with loss at LSU

Shockers end road trip with loss at LSU

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
March 13, 2017
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Former K-State graduate assistant looking forward to final NCAA Tournament

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
March 9, 2017
The Redbirds stand back and watch Wichita State shoot free throws late in the game.

Shirk: March Madness is almost here, so who’s dancing?

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
March 9, 2017
Sophomore Connor Lungwitz winds up a pitch against the Mavericks. Shockers won the game against Omaha with a score of 8-0, making this their seventh consecutive win this season.

Baseball extends win streak to seven

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
March 2, 2017
Baseball looks to continue hot start against Grand Canyon

Baseball looks to continue hot start against Grand Canyon

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
February 22, 2017
Wichita State's Jordan Boyer rounds third base headed to home to score. Boyer had two RBI during the game against Utah Valley. (Feb. 17, 2017)

Baseball sweeps Utah Valley, starts season 3-0

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
February 20, 2017
Wichita State Sophomore Travis Young (1) looks on after a hit against Utah Valley. (Feb. 18, 2017)

Shockers offense shines in second win over Utah Valley

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
February 18, 2017
Wichita State's Ben Hecht winds up for a pitch during the game against Utah Valley. Hecht pitched during one inning of the game. (Feb. 17, 2017)

Shockers win season opener

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
February 17, 2017
The Wichita State baseball team scrimmages at Eck Stadium on Feb. 10, 2017.

Baseball looks for redemption after disappointing 21-37 season

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
February 16, 2017
Wichita State baseball manager Nathan Brisco loads the pitching machine while a player takes bunting practice on Feb. 10, 2017. Brisco is a transfer student from Kansas City Community College where he redshirted on their baseball team as a freshman last year. Though a shoulder injury prevented Brisco from playing at KCCC, he has still found a way to be involved with baseball here at WSU.

Managers get the ‘grunt work’ done on and off field

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
February 16, 2017
From Team USA to Wichita State – Entz begins third year of coaching at WSU

From Team USA to Wichita State – Entz begins third year of coaching at WSU

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
February 16, 2017
Shirk: Patriots redefine Super Bowl LI

Shirk: Patriots redefine Super Bowl LI

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
February 6, 2017
Cody Scheck runs the 4 by 400 meter relay at the Herm Wilson Invitational in the Heskett Center.

Shockers run away with Herm Wilson Invitational

Tanner Shirk
February 5, 2017
Wichita State's Tim Hayes is hugged by teammates Kevin Hooper and Koyie Hill after the Shockers defeated Illinois State on Friday at Eck Stadium. Hayes knocked in the winning runs for WSU. tuttle photo

‘A humbling experience’: Former shocker enshrined in Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
January 30, 2017
Junior center Shaq Morris (24) attempts a jumper in the second half during Sunday afternoon's game against Bradley at Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers went on to pummel the Braves 100-66.

Morris, Frankamp power Wichita State past Evansville

Tanner Shirk, Reporter
January 18, 2017
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