HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State head tennis coach Brian Flax has announced the signing of Andover (Kan.) High School standout Molly Gaddis. Gaddis will join the Tigers as a freshman in the fall of 2025.

Gaddis wrapped up an impressive career at Andover with a KSHSAA Class 5A Singles State Championship in 2024, turning in a record of 34-1 as a senior. Her victory helped Andover clinch its fourth-consecutive team title at the 5A State Championships. Gaddis placed at the state meet all four years, including a fourth-place finish as a freshman and a third-place finish as a junior.

"Molly has a great baseline game and is a tremendous athlete," said Flax. "She is a proven leader and a winner."

Gaddis was named to the All-Metro Team by The Wichita Eagle each year, earning first-team status and Player of the Year honors as a senior after picking up second-team distinction as a freshman and junior and third-team recognition as a sophomore. She finished her high school career with an overall record of 112-31. Gaddis plans to major in nursing at Fort Hays State.