🎧⚾ Royals lose to red-hot Mariners; 🏈 HutchCC's Salley Jr., Haines named KJCCC players of the week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cal Raleigh&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mariners-cal-raleigh-home-run-record-4936581695c67296edc4e1048dbd5a99">hit a pair of homers</a>&nbsp;to match the Seattle season record set by Ken Griffey Jr., Dominic Canzone belted a career-best three homers of his own, and the AL West-leading Mariners routed the fading Kansas City Royals 12-5 on Tuesday night for their 10th consecutive win.

Raleigh's first homer, a 419-foot shot off Michael Wacha while batting left-handed, gave him 55 on the season, breaking the record for a switch-hitter set by Yankees great Mickey Mantle in 1961. Raleigh's second shot, a 425-footer off Daniel Lynch IV as he batted right-handed, tied the club mark that Griffey set during the 1997 season and matched the following year.

It was the 10th multihomer game this season for “The Big Dumper” and the 20th of Raleigh's career. The All-Star catcher also doubled in the first inning and finished 3 for 5 with three RBIs, giving him 118 on the year.

Canzone homered in the second inning, the fifth and the ninth on a hot, humid, late-summer night in which balls were sailing out of spacious Kauffman Stadium. The designated hitter also had a pair of singles to finish 5 for 5 with four RBIs.

Carter Jensen hit the first two homers of his big league career for Kansas City. It looked as if he had a third before his long fly ball in the eighth inning bounced off the right-field wall for a double.

Logan Gilbert (5-6) allowed two runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings while striking out five for Seattle. The 28-year-old righty, who also pitched well against the Royals in June, has allowed just seven earned runs total over his last five starts.

Wacha (9-12) returned after missing his last scheduled start because of a stint on the seven-day concussion list. He allowed a season-high seven runs on nine hits over 2 2/3 innings for Kansas City.

Just about every time Raleigh and Canzone stepped to the plate.

The Mariners are riding their longest winning streak since a 14-gamer from July 2-17, 2022.

<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cal Raleigh&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mariners-cal-raleigh-home-run-record-4936581695c67296edc4e1048dbd5a99">hit a pair of homers</a>&nbsp;to match the Seattle season record set by Ken Griffey Jr., Dominic Canzone belted a career-best three homers of his own, and the AL West-leading Mariners routed the fading Kansas City Royals 12-5 on Tuesday night for their 10th consecutive win.</p><p>Raleigh's first homer, a 419-foot shot off Michael Wacha while batting left-handed, gave him 55 on the season, breaking the record for a switch-hitter set by Yankees great Mickey Mantle in 1961. Raleigh's second shot, a 425-footer off Daniel Lynch IV as he batted right-handed, tied the club mark that Griffey set during the 1997 season and matched the following year.</p><p>It was the 10th multihomer game this season for “The Big Dumper” and the 20th of Raleigh's career. The All-Star catcher also doubled in the first inning and finished 3 for 5 with three RBIs, giving him 118 on the year.</p><p>Canzone homered in the second inning, the fifth and the ninth on a hot, humid, late-summer night in which balls were sailing out of spacious Kauffman Stadium. The designated hitter also had a pair of singles to finish 5 for 5 with four RBIs.</p><p>Carter Jensen hit the first two homers of his big league career for Kansas City. It looked as if he had a third before his long fly ball in the eighth inning bounced off the right-field wall for a double.</p><p>Logan Gilbert (5-6) allowed two runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings while striking out five for Seattle. The 28-year-old righty, who also pitched well against the Royals in June, has allowed just seven earned runs total over his last five starts.</p><p>Wacha (9-12) returned after missing his last scheduled start because of a stint on the seven-day concussion list. He allowed a season-high seven runs on nine hits over 2 2/3 innings for Kansas City.</p><h2>Key moment</h2><p>Just about every time Raleigh and Canzone stepped to the plate.</p><h2>Key stat</h2><p>The Mariners are riding their longest winning streak since a 14-gamer from July 2-17, 2022.</p><h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Canzone belts 3 homers as Seattle beats the Royals

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                    </figure><div><p><em>Hutchinson CC Sports Information</em></p>
<p>WACO, Texas &ndash; Freshman Grant Hatzerbuehler earned his first collegiate Top 10 finish and the No. 2-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team earned a fourth-place finish in the fall season opener at the Waco River Classic on Tuesday.</p>
<p>The Blue Dragons got off to a sizzling start in the third round on Tuesday at Bear Ridge Golf Course, playing the first 10 holes in 8-under par. Unable to hold that blistering pace, the Dragons still shot their best team round of the tournament at 291 (+3) and finished with a 54-hole score of 882, 12 shots behind team champion McLennan.</p>
<p>Hatzerbuehler was at 6-under for the final round through 10 holes, but back-to-back bogeys on Nos. 11 and 12 slowed him down. Hatzerbuehler finished with his first collegiate under-par round of 70 &ndash; tallying six birdies and four bogeys &ndash; and tied for eighth 1-under 215 for the tournament. He shot rounds of 73 and 72 on Monday.</p>
<p>Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/duquaine_hugo_o1wf">Hugo Duquaine</a>&nbsp;just missed the Top 10 with a tie for 11th place. Duquaine carded a 74 and finished at 4-over 220.</p>
<p>Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/northgraves_jack_xzbb">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;tied for 22nd at 223, tying his tournament low round of 73 on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/gibb_ronnie_uf6d">Ronnie Gibb</a>&nbsp;had a 74 in the final round and finished at 10-over 226 for a tie for 41st.</p>
<p>Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/hewlett_mark_9cke">Mark Hewlett</a>&nbsp;had a 77 in the final round and tied for 55th-place at 231.</p>
<p>Both Blue Dragon individuals had strong final rounds on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Freshman Matt Vearnecombe jumped 12 places in the standings to tie for 12th at 4-over 220. He shot a 1-under 71 on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/austin_joe_x3hk">Joe Austin</a>&nbsp;had an eagle on the 515-yard par-5 16th hole to highlight his round of 73. He tied for 34th at 226.</p>
<p>McLennan shot a team 287 to jump two spots into the top spot for the tournament, shooting a 54-hole team round of 870. Midland was second at 872 after a 288 on Tuesday. Day 1 leader Weatherford shot a third-straight 291 and placed third at 73.</p>
<p>McLennan's Abe Bignell shot a tournament low 66 on Tuesday to win individual honors by five strokes with a total of 208.</p>
<p>The Blue Dragons play next Monday and Tuesday in the Bent Tree Classic in Council Bluffs, Iowa.</p>
<p><strong>WACO RIVER CLASSIC FINAL RESULTS</strong><br /><strong>At Bear Ridge GC, Waco, TX &ndash; Par 72</strong><br />1. McLennan 297-286-287&mdash;870<br />2. Midland 293-291-288&mdash;872<br />3. Weatherford 291-291-291&mdash;873<br /><strong>4. Hutchinson 297-294-291&mdash;882</strong></p>
<p><strong>BLUE DRAGON INDIVIDUALS</strong><br />T8. Grant Hatzerbuehler 73-72-70&mdash;215<br />T12.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/duquaine_hugo_o1wf">Hugo Duquaine</a>&nbsp;75-71-74&mdash;220<br />T16.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/northgraves_jack_xzbb">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;73-75-73&mdash;221<br />T34.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/gibb_ronnie_uf6d">Ronnie Gibb</a>&nbsp;76-76-74&mdash;226<br />T54.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/hewlett_mark_9cke">Mark Hewlett</a>&nbsp;78-76-77&mdash;231<br />T12.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/vearncombe_matt_bbd7">Matt Vearncombe</a>&nbsp;(I) 75-74-71&mdash;220<br />T34.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/austin_joe_x3hk">Joe Austin</a>&nbsp;(I) 78-75-73&mdash;226</p></div>

⛳ Hatzerbuehler leads Dragons to 4th-place finish at Waco River

One caught a go-ahead touchdown with 1:01 remaining in the fourth quarter. The other led the Blue Dragons in tackles in a national No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchup.

Hutchinson Community College football players&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a>&nbsp;were named the KJCCC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, on Tuesday after both played huge roles in the Blue Dragons' 30-27 victory over Iowa Western on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.

<b>OFFENSE: Receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a></b>

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn"></a>Salley, a 6-foot-5, 216-pound sophomore receiver from Green Pond, South Carolina, posted his first 100-yard receiving game and caught what became the game-winning touchdown with 1:01 remaining in the fourth quarter to lift top-ranked Hutchinson.

Salley caught four balls for 106 yards against the Reivers.

Hauling in a long reception of 52 yards to get the Dragons out of a deep hole, Salley then caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;in the right corner of the end zone on third down to give the Dragons a 30-27 lead with 1:01 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Through two games, Salley has seven receptions for a team-high 180 yards and four touchdowns.

This is Salley's first career conference player of the week award.

<b>DEFENSE: Linebacker&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a></b>

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109"></a>Haines, a 6-3, 209-pound linebacker from McPherson, had a career-high 12 tackles to lead Hutchinson's defense against the Reivers on Saturday.

Haines had five unassisted tackles while adding 2.5 tackles for loss to lead the Blue Dragons.

The sophomore had key fourth-quarter stops during two big defensive stops that ultimately led to the Blue Dragons' game-winning touchdown drive with 2:20 remaining in the fourth quarter.

This is Haines' first conference player of the week award.

<b>2025 Blue Dragon KJCCC Players of the Week</b><br>Week 3 – Quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;(offense)<br>Week 4 – Receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;(offense)<br>Week 4 – Linebacker&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a>&nbsp;(defense)

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758051391858.jpeg" alt="Derrick Salley Jr. (left) was named the KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week. Teegan Haines (right) was named the KJCCC Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday." />
                        <figcaption>Derrick Salley Jr. (left) was named the KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week. Teegan Haines (right) was named the KJCCC Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><i>Hutchinson CC Sports Information</i></p><p>One caught a go-ahead touchdown with 1:01 remaining in the fourth quarter. The other led the Blue Dragons in tackles in a national No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchup.</p><p>Hutchinson Community College football players&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a>&nbsp;were named the KJCCC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, on Tuesday after both played huge roles in the Blue Dragons' 30-27 victory over Iowa Western on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.</p><p><b>OFFENSE: Receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a></b></p><p><a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn"></a>Salley, a 6-foot-5, 216-pound sophomore receiver from Green Pond, South Carolina, posted his first 100-yard receiving game and caught what became the game-winning touchdown with 1:01 remaining in the fourth quarter to lift top-ranked Hutchinson.</p><p>Salley caught four balls for 106 yards against the Reivers.</p><p>Hauling in a long reception of 52 yards to get the Dragons out of a deep hole, Salley then caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;in the right corner of the end zone on third down to give the Dragons a 30-27 lead with 1:01 remaining in the fourth quarter.</p><p>Through two games, Salley has seven receptions for a team-high 180 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>This is Salley's first career conference player of the week award.</p><p><b>DEFENSE: Linebacker&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a></b></p><p><a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109"></a>Haines, a 6-3, 209-pound linebacker from McPherson, had a career-high 12 tackles to lead Hutchinson's defense against the Reivers on Saturday.</p><p>Haines had five unassisted tackles while adding 2.5 tackles for loss to lead the Blue Dragons.</p><p>The sophomore had key fourth-quarter stops during two big defensive stops that ultimately led to the Blue Dragons' game-winning touchdown drive with 2:20 remaining in the fourth quarter.</p><p>This is Haines' first conference player of the week award.</p><p><b>2025 Blue Dragon KJCCC Players of the Week</b><br>Week 3 – Quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;(offense)<br>Week 4 – Receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>&nbsp;(offense)<br>Week 4 – Linebacker&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/haines_teegan_n109">Teegan Haines</a>&nbsp;(defense)</p>

🏈 HutchCC's Salley Jr., Haines named KJCCC players of the week

WACO, Texas – There were a lot of ups and downs for the No. 2-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team on Monday in the fall season-opening tournament at the Waco River Classic.

The Blue Dragons are nine strokes off the pace, sitting in fourth after 36 holes at the Bear Ridge Golf Couse at 15-over 591.

Weatherford (291-291—582) has a one-stroke lead over McLennan (297-286—583) and a two-shot lead over third-place and top-ranked Midland (293-291—584) heading into Tuesday's final round. That round will be an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start with Hutchinson, Weatherford, McLennan and Midland being paired together in the final 18 holes.

The Blue Dragons opened the 54-hole tournament shooting a 297 with freshman Grant Harzerbuehler leading the way with a 73. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/duquaine_hugo_o1wf">Hugo Duquaine</a>&nbsp;had a 71 and Harzerbuehler shot an even-par 72 to lead the Dragons in Round two. Hutchinson shot a 294 Monday afternoon.

The five Blue Dragon players who are figuring in the team scoring this week had a combined 23 birdies and one eagle against 48 bogeys and eight double bogeys or worse in the first two rounds on Monday.

Hatzerbuehler is the only Blue Dragons in the Individual Top 10 after two rounds at 1-over 145. Hatzerbuehler sandwiched six birdies and three bogeys between two double bogeys on the opening and closing holes in the opening round to shoot 1-over 73. He eagled the 515-yard, par-5 15th hole and had three birdies against three bogeys and one double-bogey to finish at even-par 72 in Round 2.

Duquaine opened the tournament with a 75 and shot a team-low 71 in the second round and is tied for 11th at 2-over 146. Duquaine had five birdies in the second round.

Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/northgraves_jack_xzbb">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;is tied for 22nd at 4-over 148. He had rounds of 73 and 75 on Monday.

Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/gibb_ronnie_uf6d">Ronnie Gibb</a>&nbsp;shot 8-over 152 and is tied for 41st after 36 holes. Gibb had a pair of 76s on Monday.

Freshman Mark Hewett is tied for 55th at 10-over 154 following rounds of 78 and 76 on Monday.

The Blue Dragons have two individual players in the tournament.

Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/vearncombe_matt_bbd7">Matt Vearncombe</a>&nbsp;is tied for 24th at 5-over 149. He carded a 75 and 74 on Monday. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/austin_joe_x3hk">Joe Austin</a>&nbsp;is tied for 47th at nine-over 153 after rounds of 78 and 75.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758032694892.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy HutchCC Athletics" />
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                    </figure><p><i>Hutchinson CC Sports Information</i></p><p>WACO, Texas – There were a lot of ups and downs for the No. 2-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team on Monday in the fall season-opening tournament at the Waco River Classic.</p><p>The Blue Dragons are nine strokes off the pace, sitting in fourth after 36 holes at the Bear Ridge Golf Couse at 15-over 591.</p><p>Weatherford (291-291—582) has a one-stroke lead over McLennan (297-286—583) and a two-shot lead over third-place and top-ranked Midland (293-291—584) heading into Tuesday's final round. That round will be an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start with Hutchinson, Weatherford, McLennan and Midland being paired together in the final 18 holes.</p><p>The Blue Dragons opened the 54-hole tournament shooting a 297 with freshman Grant Harzerbuehler leading the way with a 73. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/duquaine_hugo_o1wf">Hugo Duquaine</a>&nbsp;had a 71 and Harzerbuehler shot an even-par 72 to lead the Dragons in Round two. Hutchinson shot a 294 Monday afternoon.</p><div><p><strong>BLUE DRAGON MEN'S GOLF</strong><br /><strong>Waco River Classic</strong><br /><strong>Round</strong>: 3<br /><strong>When</strong>: Tuesday, September 16<br /><strong>At</strong>: Bear Rodge Golf Course, Waco, TX<br /><strong>Tee Times</strong>: 8:30 a.m. (shotgun)<br /><strong>Live Scoring</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/240494/scoring/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Scoreboard.Clippd.com</strong></a></p></div><p>The five Blue Dragon players who are figuring in the team scoring this week had a combined 23 birdies and one eagle against 48 bogeys and eight double bogeys or worse in the first two rounds on Monday.</p><p>Hatzerbuehler is the only Blue Dragons in the Individual Top 10 after two rounds at 1-over 145. Hatzerbuehler sandwiched six birdies and three bogeys between two double bogeys on the opening and closing holes in the opening round to shoot 1-over 73. He eagled the 515-yard, par-5 15th hole and had three birdies against three bogeys and one double-bogey to finish at even-par 72 in Round 2.</p><p>Duquaine opened the tournament with a 75 and shot a team-low 71 in the second round and is tied for 11th at 2-over 146. Duquaine had five birdies in the second round.</p><p>Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/northgraves_jack_xzbb">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;is tied for 22nd at 4-over 148. He had rounds of 73 and 75 on Monday.</p><p>Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/gibb_ronnie_uf6d">Ronnie Gibb</a>&nbsp;shot 8-over 152 and is tied for 41st after 36 holes. Gibb had a pair of 76s on Monday.</p><p>Freshman Mark Hewett is tied for 55th at 10-over 154 following rounds of 78 and 76 on Monday.</p><p>The Blue Dragons have two individual players in the tournament.</p><p>Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/vearncombe_matt_bbd7">Matt Vearncombe</a>&nbsp;is tied for 24th at 5-over 149. He carded a 75 and 74 on Monday. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/austin_joe_x3hk">Joe Austin</a>&nbsp;is tied for 47th at nine-over 153 after rounds of 78 and 75.</p><div><p><strong>WACO RIVER CLASSIC</strong><br /><strong>At Bear Ridge GC, Waco, TX &ndash; Par 72</strong><br />1. Weatherford 291-291&mdash;582<br />2. McLennan 297-286&mdash;583<br />3. Midland 293-291&mdash;584<br />4. Hutchinson 297-294&mdash;591</p>
<p><strong>BLUE DRAGON INDIVIDUALS</strong><br />T8. Grant Hatzerbuehler 73-72&mdash;145<br />T11.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/duquaine_hugo_o1wf">Hugo Duquaine</a>&nbsp;75-71&mdash;146<br />T22.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/northgraves_jack_xzbb">Jack Northgraves</a>&nbsp;73-75&mdash;148<br />T41.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/gibb_ronnie_uf6d">Ronnie Gibb</a>&nbsp;76-76&mdash;152<br />T55.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/hewlett_mark_9cke">Mark Hewlett</a>&nbsp;78-76&mdash;154<br />T24. Matt Bearncombe (I) 75-74&mdash;149<br />T47.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mgolf/2025-26/bios/austin_joe_x3hk">Joe Austin</a>&nbsp;(I) 78-75&mdash;153</p></div>

⛳ Dragons 4th after 2 rounds of opener in Waco

Last Saturday's No. 1-vs.-No. 2 battle between Hutchinson and Iowa Western at Gowans Stadium lived up to the hype.

The top-ranked Blue Dragons rallied late in the fourth quarter and scored the eventual game-winning touchdown with 1:01 remaining in regulation for a 30-27 victory over the second-ranked Reivers.

The outcome did not change the Top 2 spots in Monday's NJCAA Division I Football Rankings – the Blue Dragons received all 12 first-place votes and stayed No. 1. Iowa Western remained No. 2.

The Blue Dragons extend their program record for longest consecutive weeks in the national poll with to 52 weeks. The Dragons have been ranked in the top three of the NJCAA Rankings for 46 consecutive polls and have been ranked No. 1 in 41 of the 71 polls released in the Drew Dallas era.

Hutchinson (2-0) will be on the road this week to meet another Top 10 opponent as the Blue Dragons travel to Fort Dodge, Iowa to play No. 9 Iowa Central (2-0) at Noon in Dodger Stadium.

With Saturday's win, the Blue Dragons are now 4-1 all-time No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchups in program history.

Two new teams join the Top 5 this week after the upset of former-No. 3 Northwest Mississippi. Tyler (3-0) jumps up to No. 3. Garden City (2-0) remains No. 4 and Mississippi Gulf Coast climbs to No. 5.

Only one other Jayhawk Conference team is in the Top 15 this week with Butler (2-0) moving up two spots to No. 13.

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                    </figure><p><i>Hutchinson CC Sports Information</i></p><p>Last Saturday's No. 1-vs.-No. 2 battle between Hutchinson and Iowa Western at Gowans Stadium lived up to the hype.</p><p>The top-ranked Blue Dragons rallied late in the fourth quarter and scored the eventual game-winning touchdown with 1:01 remaining in regulation for a 30-27 victory over the second-ranked Reivers.</p><p>The outcome did not change the Top 2 spots in Monday's NJCAA Division I Football Rankings – the Blue Dragons received all 12 first-place votes and stayed No. 1. Iowa Western remained No. 2.</p><p>The Blue Dragons extend their program record for longest consecutive weeks in the national poll with to 52 weeks. The Dragons have been ranked in the top three of the NJCAA Rankings for 46 consecutive polls and have been ranked No. 1 in 41 of the 71 polls released in the Drew Dallas era.</p><p>Hutchinson (2-0) will be on the road this week to meet another Top 10 opponent as the Blue Dragons travel to Fort Dodge, Iowa to play No. 9 Iowa Central (2-0) at Noon in Dodger Stadium.</p><p>With Saturday's win, the Blue Dragons are now 4-1 all-time No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchups in program history.</p><p>Two new teams join the Top 5 this week after the upset of former-No. 3 Northwest Mississippi. Tyler (3-0) jumps up to No. 3. Garden City (2-0) remains No. 4 and Mississippi Gulf Coast climbs to No. 5.</p><p>Only one other Jayhawk Conference team is in the Top 15 this week with Butler (2-0) moving up two spots to No. 13.</p><div><p><strong>NJCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL RANKINGS</strong><br /><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Record&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Points&nbsp; &nbsp; Last Poll</strong><br /><strong>1. Hutchinson (12)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 150&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1</strong><br />2. Iowa Western&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 135&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2<br />3. Tyler&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;133&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5<br />4. Garden City&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;117&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4<br />5. Mississippi Gulf Coast&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;114&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6<br />6. Navarro College&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 88&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8<br />7. Georgia Military&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 74&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10<br />8. Snow College&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 75&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9<br />9. Iowa Central&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 71&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14<br />10. Northwest Mississippi&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 70&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3<br />11. Lackawanna College&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 45&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;13<br />12. East Mississippi&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 43&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;NR<br />13. Butler&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 39&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;15<br />14. Copiah-Lincoln&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 21&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7<br />15. Trinity Valley&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 11<br /><strong>Receiving Votes</strong>: Hinds, Cisco, Northeast Mississippi, Kilgore</p></div>

🏈 HutchCC remains No. 1 after instant classic with No. 2 Reivers

Suffering its first loss of the season last week, the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team dropped only one spot in the latest NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer Rankings released on Monday.

The Blue Dragons (4-1-0, 1-1-0) are now No. 13 in the latest ranking. Hutchinson has home matches against Dodge City (Wednesday) and Seward County (Saturday) coming up this week.

Hutchinson suffered its first setback of the season with a 2-1 home loss to then-No. 11 Cowley at the Salthawk Soccer Complex last Wednesday in a Top 15 national battle. The Dragons rebounded with an 8-0 win on Saturday at Coffeyville.

The Blue Dragons extended their record of consecutive weeks in the national rankings with their 22nd-straight appearance in the poll, which dates back to the 2023 season.

Daytona State, Arizona Western and Salt Lake retained the Top 3 spots in the rankings this week. Navarro moved up one spot to No. 4 and Iowa Western jumped up four spots to No. 5.

With the victory over Hutchinson and a 2-0 week, Cowley jumped up three spots to No. 8. Garden City jumps in at No. 20, marking the program's first-ever national ranking.

The Blue Dragons are 1-1 against nationally ranked opponents this season.

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                    </figure><p><i>Hutchinson CC Sports Information</i></p><p>Suffering its first loss of the season last week, the Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team dropped only one spot in the latest NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer Rankings released on Monday.</p><p>The Blue Dragons (4-1-0, 1-1-0) are now No. 13 in the latest ranking. Hutchinson has home matches against Dodge City (Wednesday) and Seward County (Saturday) coming up this week.</p><p>Hutchinson suffered its first setback of the season with a 2-1 home loss to then-No. 11 Cowley at the Salthawk Soccer Complex last Wednesday in a Top 15 national battle. The Dragons rebounded with an 8-0 win on Saturday at Coffeyville.</p><p>The Blue Dragons extended their record of consecutive weeks in the national rankings with their 22nd-straight appearance in the poll, which dates back to the 2023 season.</p><p>Daytona State, Arizona Western and Salt Lake retained the Top 3 spots in the rankings this week. Navarro moved up one spot to No. 4 and Iowa Western jumped up four spots to No. 5.</p><p>With the victory over Hutchinson and a 2-0 week, Cowley jumped up three spots to No. 8. Garden City jumps in at No. 20, marking the program's first-ever national ranking.</p><p>The Blue Dragons are 1-1 against nationally ranked opponents this season.</p><div><p><strong>NJCAA DIVISION I WOMEN'S SOCCER RANKINGS</strong><br /><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Record&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Points&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Last Poll</strong><br />1. Daytona State (9)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 140&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1<br />2. Arizona Western&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 133&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2<br />3. Salt Lake&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5-0-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;126&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3<br />4. Navarro&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5-0-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;119&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5<br />5. Iowa Western&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7-0-4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;112&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9<br />6. Eastern Florida State&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3-0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;105&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6<br />7. Seminole State&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3-1-2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 98&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4<br />8. Cowley&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2-0-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;91&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 11<br />9. Motlow State&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5-1-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 84&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;13<br />10. Monroe&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4-1-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 77&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 8<br />11. Snow&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4-2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;70&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10<br />12. Indian Hills&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;63&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;19<br /><strong>13. Hutchinson&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;56&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;12</strong><br />14. Tyler&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2-1-3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 49&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7<br />15. Eastern Arizona&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3-2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;42&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14<br />16. Trinity Valley&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2-1-3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;35&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;15<br />17. Angelina&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4-1-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;28&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;18<br />18. Lewis &amp; Clark&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3-1-2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;21&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;16<br />19. Blinn&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4-1-2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;17<br />20. Garden City&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7-0-1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; NR<br /><strong>Receiving Votes</strong>: Ranger</p></div>

⚽ Blue Dragons drop one spot to No. 13 in latest ranking

<a href="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/ukansas.sidearmsports.com/documents/2025/9/15/04_West_Virginia_Game_Notes.pdf?timestamp=20250915030351">GAME NOTES</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxsports.com/live">WATCH</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.leanplayer.com/">LISTEN</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.evenue.net/event/F25/03">TICKETS</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/feature/the-booth">FAN GUIDE</a>

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Coming off the first of three open weeks this season, the Kansas Jayhawks will return to action Saturday when they open Big 12 Conference play with a home matchup against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

The Jayhawks (2-1) and Mountaineers (2-1) will kick off at 5 p.m., on FS1 with Noah Reed and Robert Smith on the call. The matchup will mark the third time over the past four seasons that the two teams have opened Big 12 play against each other. Kansas won the 2022 matchup in Morgantown, while host West Virginia won last year's game.

Kansas returns to the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium after a road game at Missouri earlier this month. The Jayhawks are 2-0 at home this year, outscoring opponents 77-14. The Kansas offense totaled 631 yards last home game against Wagner in a 46-7 win, while the defense has allowed just 359 yards in two home games.

The Kansas offensive attack has been led by sixth-year quarterback Jalon Daniels. Daniels is completing 72 percent of his passes through three games, with 679 yards, nine touchdowns and just two interceptions. He has also added 90 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

He has found a connection with several different pass catchers, including tight end DeShawn Hanika (nine catches, 95 yards, three touchdowns) and receivers Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (12 catches, 183 yards, two touchdowns) and Cam Pickett (10 catches, 124 yards, three touchdowns).

Defensively, linebackers Trey Lathan and Bangally Kamara have had a strong start to the season for the Jayhawks. Lathan, who began his career at West Virginia and spent three seasons with the Mountaineers, leads the team with 25 tackles, and has also added 3.5 tackles-for-loss and a pair of pass breakups. Kamara, who missed the Wagner contest, has 13 tackles in two games, with a team-best four tackles-for-loss.

West Virginia opens conference play coming off an emotional 31-24 overtime win over Pitt in the Backyard Brawl. The Mountaineers trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter, but staged a dramatic comeback to earn the win, behind 141 yards and three touchdowns from running back Tye Edwards.

The Mountaineers are under the direction of head coach Rich Rodriguez, who is in his first season back with West Virginia. Rodriguez served as the head coach for the program from 2001 to 2007 and is 63-26 at the school.

Kansas and West Virginia will be meeting for the 14th time in series history, including the sixth meeting in Lawrence.

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                    </figure><p><a href="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/ukansas.sidearmsports.com/documents/2025/9/15/04_West_Virginia_Game_Notes.pdf?timestamp=20250915030351">GAME NOTES</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxsports.com/live">WATCH</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.leanplayer.com/">LISTEN</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.evenue.net/event/F25/03">TICKETS</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/feature/the-booth">FAN GUIDE</a></p><p><i>Kansas Athletics</i></p><p>LAWRENCE, Kan. – Coming off the first of three open weeks this season, the Kansas Jayhawks will return to action Saturday when they open Big 12 Conference play with a home matchup against the West Virginia Mountaineers.</p><p>The Jayhawks (2-1) and Mountaineers (2-1) will kick off at 5 p.m., on FS1 with Noah Reed and Robert Smith on the call. The matchup will mark the third time over the past four seasons that the two teams have opened Big 12 play against each other. Kansas won the 2022 matchup in Morgantown, while host West Virginia won last year's game.</p><p>Kansas returns to the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium after a road game at Missouri earlier this month. The Jayhawks are 2-0 at home this year, outscoring opponents 77-14. The Kansas offense totaled 631 yards last home game against Wagner in a 46-7 win, while the defense has allowed just 359 yards in two home games.</p><p>The Kansas offensive attack has been led by sixth-year quarterback Jalon Daniels. Daniels is completing 72 percent of his passes through three games, with 679 yards, nine touchdowns and just two interceptions. He has also added 90 yards and a touchdown on the ground.</p><p>He has found a connection with several different pass catchers, including tight end DeShawn Hanika (nine catches, 95 yards, three touchdowns) and receivers Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (12 catches, 183 yards, two touchdowns) and Cam Pickett (10 catches, 124 yards, three touchdowns).</p><p>Defensively, linebackers Trey Lathan and Bangally Kamara have had a strong start to the season for the Jayhawks. Lathan, who began his career at West Virginia and spent three seasons with the Mountaineers, leads the team with 25 tackles, and has also added 3.5 tackles-for-loss and a pair of pass breakups. Kamara, who missed the Wagner contest, has 13 tackles in two games, with a team-best four tackles-for-loss.</p><p>West Virginia opens conference play coming off an emotional 31-24 overtime win over Pitt in the Backyard Brawl. The Mountaineers trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter, but staged a dramatic comeback to earn the win, behind 141 yards and three touchdowns from running back Tye Edwards.</p><p>The Mountaineers are under the direction of head coach Rich Rodriguez, who is in his first season back with West Virginia. Rodriguez served as the head coach for the program from 2001 to 2007 and is 63-26 at the school.</p><p>Kansas and West Virginia will be meeting for the 14th time in series history, including the sixth meeting in Lawrence.</p>

🏈 KU opens Big 12 play with West Virginia

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<p><strong>LAWRENCE, Kan. &ndash;&nbsp;</strong>The Kansas Jayhawks will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 27 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday. The game will be televised on TNT with a simulcast on truTV and HBO MAX.<br /><br />The Sept. 27 game against Cincinnati will be Kansas' second Big 12 Conference game, after the Jayhawks open this week against West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 20. Kansas Athletics has already announced a sellout for the Cincinnati game, with limited tickets remaining for this Saturday's Big 12 opener against the Mountaineers.<br /><br />Kansas' matchup with Cincinnati will be the fourth meeting between the two teams all-time, with Kansas leading the series at 2-1. The two teams last met on Nov. 25, 2023, in a game the Jayhawks won 49-16 in Cincinnati. The Sept. 27 game against Cincinnati will be the first played in Lawrence between the two teams since Sept. 2, 1995.<br /><br />The 11 a.m. kickoff will be Kansas' first morning game of the season, while the Jayhawks will also take on Utah in their regular season finale on Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. This will be Kansas' first game on TNT.<br /><br />The game against Cincinnati will be Kansas' fourth of seven games played at the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium this season with Kansas State (Oct. 25), Oklahoma State (Nov. 1) and Utah (Nov. 28) remaining. Kansas is 2-0 in games played at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium this season.</p></div>

🏈 KU-Cincinnati kickoff time announced for Sept. 27 tilt

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<p><strong>MANHATTAN, Kan.</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; The Big 12 Conference and FOX Sports announced on Monday that Kansas State's Big 12 home opener against UCF on Saturday, September 27, will kick at 11 a.m., and will be televised by FS1.<br /><br />This is the second time in the last three seasons that the Wildcats are opening their conference home slate against the Knights. In 2023, K-State earned a 44-31 victory over UCF in the Knights first-ever Big 12 game.<br /><br />Tickets for the game against UCF are down to standing-room only and can be purchased online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>&nbsp;or by phone at 1-800-221-CATS.<br /><br /><strong>Big 12 TV Selections for Weekend of Saturday, September 27 (All Times Central)</strong></p>
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<td>TCU at Arizona State (Fri., 9/26)</td>
<td>8 p.m.</td>
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<td>Houston at Oregon State (Fri., 9/26)</td>
<td>9:30 p.m.</td>
<td>ESPN</td>
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<td>UCF at K-State</td>
<td>11 a.m.</td>
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<td>Cincinnati at Kansas</td>
<td>11 a.m.</td>
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<td>Utah at West Virginia</td>
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<td>Baylor at Oklahoma State</td>
<td>2:30 p.m.</td>
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<td>Arizona at Iowa State</td>
<td>6 p.m.</td>
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<td>BYU at Colorado</td>
<td>9:15 p.m.</td>
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🏈 K-State's conference opener against UCF will kick at 11 a.m.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1730720651347.jpeg" alt="FILE - Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. throws out New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres at first during the first inning in Game 3 of an American League Division baseball playoff series, Oct. 9, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)" />
                        <figcaption>FILE - Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. throws out New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres at first during the first inning in Game 3 of an American League Division baseball playoff series, Oct. 9, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p><i>Kansas City Royals</i></p><div><p class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc="black"><strong data-ogsc="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">KANSAS CITY, Mo.</strong>&mdash;Major League Baseball announced that&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Bobby Witt Jr.</strong>&nbsp;was named the Kansas City Royals nominee for the&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Roberto Clemente</strong>&nbsp;Award presented by Capital One, baseball&rsquo;s most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers. This is Witt Jr.&rsquo;s first career nomination.</span></p>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">The Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One is the annual recognition of a Major League player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">As part of the annual program, each MLB Club nominates one player to be considered for the league-wide Award in tribute to Clemente&rsquo;s achievements and character.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">Witt Jr. is a true leader both on and off the field. His relentless dedication to his craft is evident as he became the first shortstop to achieve back-to-back 30-30 seasons, drawing fans each night who eagerly await the next remarkable play. His incredible talent is on display not only at Kauffman Stadium, but out in the Kansas City community as well. There is not a day that Bobby is not making an impact, and often it is a part of his pregame routine, including his special visits to children from Dream Factory, which grants dreams to youth with life-threatening or chronic illnesses. A true Royal, Bobby&rsquo;s values off the field often align with two of the Royals Community Impact pillars: Healthy and Active Communities and Education and Literacy.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">&ldquo;Everyone sees Bobby&rsquo;s talent on the field, but we also know he is selfless, conscientious and intentional about making the world around him better,&rdquo; said Royals Chairman and CEO,&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">John Sherman</strong>. &ldquo;Watching him grow into one of Kansas City&rsquo;s most beloved ambassadors has been extremely gratifying.&rdquo;</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">&ldquo;Baseball players at all levels know Roberto Clemente&rsquo;s impact, and it&rsquo;s an honor to be a small piece of carrying that forward,&rdquo; said Witt Jr. &ldquo;I am grateful to have a platform through the Royals and baseball to help others, and I hope to live up to that responsibility.&rdquo;</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">Healthy and Active Communities</strong></span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">Bobby is a strong supporter of organizations working to create awareness and fight ALS. Over the past several seasons, Bobby hosted a clinic for over 300 local youth in support of Sarah&rsquo;s Soldiers. In 2024, the three-hour baseball clinic raised over $45,000 (100% of the event&rsquo;s proceeds) to financially support<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Sarah Nauser&nbsp;</strong>and others battling ALS. He has worn a Sarah&rsquo;s Soldiers bracelet daily, including during games, and often wears a Sarah&rsquo;s Soldiers shirt during batting practice. In addition, he has taken his talents from the diamond to the links in support of the Team Hilliard Foundation Golf Tournament to help raise awareness and funds for ALS research. &nbsp;</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">In June, Bobby hosted a youth camp in partnership with ProCamps and CommunityAmerica. The collaborating support of Bobby, CommunityAmerica and camp proceeds totaled a $50,000 donation to the&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Edward Dulle</strong>&nbsp;Family in collaboration with Susanna Smiles. Susanna Smiles supports families with children facing hardship caused by critical illness or loss of a parent to help lessen the burden and aid prosperity for families.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">His passion, energy and love for the game tabbed Bobby as the first-ever PLAY BALL Ambassador. As part of his ambassadorship, Bobby will continue to be featured in regular content pieces across the PLAY BALL and MLB media channels, providing tips and answering questions to help aid in MLB&rsquo;s efforts to encourage youth participation in baseball and softball inspiring the next generation of players and fans.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">Education and Literacy</strong></span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">Bobby is not only inspiring youth on the field but also in the classroom. He has worked with local schools to help increase literacy rates in the Kansas City Metro as a Royals Literacy League Classroom Champion. This program was launched by the Kansas City Royals Foundation and local partners to build excitement around reading and literacy in elementary-aged students in public schools in Kansas City, while providing additional support to, and appreciation for, the educators that serve them. The Royals Literacy League program reached over 3,000 students over the last school year. Bobby was one of the first players to step forward, providing the students and faculty with inspiration to continue to do their best. He routinely checks in on the classrooms and is on a first-name basis with many of the kids while helping teach them the importance of reading.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">The inspiration he provides has carried beyond the course work by providing life lessons and ways to combat stress through his Bobby Breath. Before stepping into the box, you will often find Bobby taking a deep breath to clear his mind, relax and refocus. Many of his students now do the same before exams, or other stressful situations in the classroom and life.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">Bobby Witt Jr. is the model for baseball and softball players from all generations on and off the field, relentlessly making himself and those around him better. The way that he carries himself on and off the field provides an example for not only his teammates and other players in league, but also for local and national youth. He offers guidance and inspiration to help all lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">Monday, Sept. 15 marks the annual Roberto Clemente Day presented by Capital One, which was established by Major League Baseball to honor Clemente&rsquo;s legacy as a humanitarian and to formally acknowledge Club nominees of the Roberto Clemente Award. As part of the league-wide celebration, the Roberto Clemente Day logo will appear on the bases and official dugout lineup cards and a customized tribute video to Clemente and the 30 Roberto Clemente Award nominees will be shown in all MLB ballparks on Roberto Clemente Day as well as on MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, Club sites and MLB Social Media Platforms.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">With the Royals having a scheduled off day today, they will commemorate Roberto Clemente Day tomorrow, Sept. 16, during their game vs. the Seattle Mariners.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">The league-wide winner of the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One will be honored at the 2025 World Series following selection by a blue-ribbon panel. This panel includes representatives from the Commissioner&rsquo;s Office, Capital One, MLB-affiliated networks (MLB Network, FOX Sports, ESPN and TBS), MLB.com, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as Roberto&rsquo;s children,&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Enrique</strong>,&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Luis</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Roberto Clemente, Jr.</strong>&nbsp;Beginning today, fans can vote for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One via&nbsp;<a id="LPlnk106985" title="http://MLBTogether.com/clementeaward" href="http://mlbtogether.com/clementeaward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">MLBTogether.com/clementeaward</a>&nbsp;(in both English and Spanish). The site, which will feature bios of each of the nominees, will allow fans to vote until the end of the season on Sunday, Sept. 28. The winner of the fan vote will count as one vote among those cast by the blue-ribbon panel. &nbsp;</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="black"><span data-ogsc="">The concept of honoring Major League players for their philanthropic work was created in 1971 as the &ldquo;Commissioner&rsquo;s Award.&rdquo; The recognition was renamed to the &ldquo;Roberto Clemente Award&rdquo; in 1973 as tribute to Clemente following his passing while delivering relief supplies for earthquake victims in Nicaragua on December 31, 1972.</span></div></div>

⚾ Witt Jr. named Royals nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Athletics announced single-game tickets for all non-conference basketball games will go on sale this week.  

Tickets will be available online only at kstatesports.com/tickets starting at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16. In-person and phone sales will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, and be available Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, by visiting the K-State Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum or by calling (800) 221-CATS.  

This season's non-conference home schedule includes men's basketball taking on California and Seton Hall, and women's basketball hosting Texas A&amp;M and San Diego State. Select games start at just $10. 

Fans interested in group ticket packages, including birthday parties, should submit the interest form here.

K-State will once again use dynamic pricing with the cost of single-game tickets increasing or decreasing throughout the season due to demand. Additionally, sales tax will be added to the price of all season and single-game ticket sales. 

All K-State Athletics facilities will be cashless venues continuing with the 2025-26 season. Going cashless has proven to reduce wait times while providing a faster and more secure payment system for fans. This change allows our facilities and staff to operate more efficiently. 

Continuing this season, single-game parking passes for both men's and women's basketball games will be cashless, digital, and sold at a discount when purchased in advance. Men's basketball general admission parking will cost $12 when purchased in advance online and will be $15 when purchased at the gate (card only). For women's basketball, general admission parking will cost $10 when purchased in advance online and will be $12 when purchased at the gate (card only). Fans are encouraged to purchase passes in advance of game day, as prices will increase and cash will not be accepted. 

A full promotions schedule, including theme nights and additional ticket promotions will be released at a later date. 

Information on Big 12 matchups and corresponding ticket availability will be announced following the league's release of the full conference schedule. 

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757951614781.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy Kansas State Athletics" />
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                    </figure><p><i>Kansas State Athletics</i></p><p>MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Athletics announced single-game tickets for all non-conference basketball games will go on sale this week.  </p><p>Tickets will be available online only at kstatesports.com/tickets starting at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16. In-person and phone sales will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, and be available Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, by visiting the K-State Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum or by calling (800) 221-CATS.  </p><p>This season's non-conference home schedule includes men's basketball taking on California and Seton Hall, and women's basketball hosting Texas A&amp;M and San Diego State. Select games start at just $10. </p><p>Fans interested in group ticket packages, including birthday parties, should submit the interest form here.</p><p>K-State will once again use dynamic pricing with the cost of single-game tickets increasing or decreasing throughout the season due to demand. Additionally, sales tax will be added to the price of all season and single-game ticket sales. </p><p>All K-State Athletics facilities will be cashless venues continuing with the 2025-26 season. Going cashless has proven to reduce wait times while providing a faster and more secure payment system for fans. This change allows our facilities and staff to operate more efficiently. </p><p>Continuing this season, single-game parking passes for both men's and women's basketball games will be cashless, digital, and sold at a discount when purchased in advance. Men's basketball general admission parking will cost $12 when purchased in advance online and will be $15 when purchased at the gate (card only). For women's basketball, general admission parking will cost $10 when purchased in advance online and will be $12 when purchased at the gate (card only). Fans are encouraged to purchase passes in advance of game day, as prices will increase and cash will not be accepted. </p><div><p><strong>Ticket Promotions:&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Youth Team Games:</strong> Youth basketball teams and K-State camp attendees can attend select basketball games for FREE with prior registration. To register your teams, complete the online form no later than one week prior to the game at kstatesports.com/promotions. Registration is limited and fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. This season's youth team games are:&nbsp;
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<li>Sunday, November 16 - <em>Women's</em><em>&nbsp;Basketball vs. Texas A&amp;M</em>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Monday, December 8 &ndash;&nbsp;<em>Men's Basketball vs. Mississippi Valley State</em>&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;</li>
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<li><strong>Wildcat 4-Packs:</strong> Bring the entire family to a game and save! Wildcat 4-Packs include four general admission tickets and four $10 concessions vouchers. Available online only and must be ordered in advance of gameday. Wildcat 4-Packs are available for these games:&nbsp;
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<li>Monday, November 3 <em>&ndash; Women's Basketball vs.</em><em> Omaha</em>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Monday, November 10 <em>&ndash; Women's Basketball vs.</em><em> Lamar</em>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sunday, November 16 &ndash;&nbsp;<em>Women's Basketball vs. Texas A&amp;M</em>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tuesday, November 18 <em>&ndash; Women's Basketball vs. Troy</em>&nbsp;</li>
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</ul></div><p>A full promotions schedule, including theme nights and additional ticket promotions will be released at a later date. </p><p>Information on Big 12 matchups and corresponding ticket availability will be announced following the league's release of the full conference schedule. </p>

🏀 K-State non-conference single-game ticket information announced

<b>KANSAS CITY, Mo.</b>—The Kansas City Royals today announced seven organization award winners for the 2025 season. The Royals will honor these seven individuals with organization awards for the 2025 season this Friday, Sept. 19, on Futures Night at Kauffman Stadium before first pitch vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. A group of the winners will make community visits on Friday morning and participate in an autograph-signing session for fans at Gate A at Kauffman Stadium from 5:00-5:45 p.m., prior to the on-field ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p><i>Kansas City Royals</i></p><p><b>KANSAS CITY, Mo.</b>—The Kansas City Royals today announced seven organization award winners for the 2025 season. The Royals will honor these seven individuals with organization awards for the 2025 season this Friday, Sept. 19, on Futures Night at Kauffman Stadium before first pitch vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. A group of the winners will make community visits on Friday morning and participate in an autograph-signing session for fans at Gate A at Kauffman Stadium from 5:00-5:45 p.m., prior to the on-field ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div><p class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong data-ogsc=""><em data-ogsc="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">GEORGE BRETT</em></strong><em data-ogsc="">&nbsp;HITTER OF THE YEAR</em></span></p>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">CARTER JENSEN</strong>, C</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">Carter Jensen</strong>, the Royals No. 2 ranked prospect by&nbsp;<em data-ogsc="">MLB Pipeline</em>, earned the<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;George Brett&nbsp;</strong>Award, given to the top hitter in the Royals organization. Jensen, 22, split the minor league season between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha and slashed .290/.377/.501 (124-for-427, .878 OPS) with 20 home runs, 76 RBI, 72 runs scored and nearly half as many walks (60) as strikeouts (122). The left-handed hitting catcher represented the Royals at the All-Star Futures Game, held in Atlanta in July, and made his MLB debut as a pinch hitter on Sept. 2. He recorded his 1st Major League hit on Sept. 6 vs. Minnesota&mdash;an RBI double&mdash;in an 11-2 victory at Kauffman Stadium. Jensen was selected by Kansas City in the 3rd round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft out of Park Hill HS (Mo.), and was signed by Royals scout<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Matt Price</strong>.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc=""><em data-ogsc="">PAUL SPLITTORFF</em></strong><em data-ogsc="">&nbsp;PITCHER OF THE YEAR</em></span></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">DAVID SHIELDS</strong>, LHP</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">David Shields</strong>, the Royals No. 6 ranked prospect by&nbsp;<em data-ogsc="">MLB Pipeline</em>, earned the<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Paul Splittorff Award</strong>, given to the top pitcher in the Royals organization. Shields, who turned 19 last Tuesday, made 1 start for the rookie-level ACL Royals before being promoted to Single-A Columbia in April, where he made 18 starts and posted a 2.01 ERA (16 ER in 71.2 IP) with 81 strikeouts (28.3 K%) to just 15 walks (5.2 BB%) in his first professional season. The southpaw was one of two 18-year-olds to throw at least 70.0 innings in full-season ball, joining Milwaukee&rsquo;s right hander<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Melvin Hernandez</strong>, and he&rsquo;s the first Royals farmhand to do so since<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Yefri Del Rosario&nbsp;</strong>(79.0 IP) in 2018, per&nbsp;<em data-ogsc="">FanGraphs</em>. Shields was selected by the Royals out of the Mt. Lebanon HS (Pa.) in the 2nd round of the 2024 Draft, and was signed by Royals scout<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Tim Bittner.</strong></span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc=""><em data-ogsc="">FRANK WHITE</em></strong><em data-ogsc="">&nbsp;DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR</em></span></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">CARSON ROCCAFORTE</strong>, OF</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc="">For the second consecutive season, outfielder<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Carson Roccaforte&nbsp;</strong>(rah-cuh-fort), the Royals No. 20 ranked prospect by&nbsp;<em data-ogsc="">MLB Pipeline</em>, was the recipient of the<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Frank White&nbsp;</strong>Award, which recognizes the organization&rsquo;s top defensive player.&nbsp;Roccaforte, 23, played in 127 games for High-A Quad Cities (82) and Double-A Northwest Arkansas (45), and all but 13 of those games in center field. The left-handed throwing speedster covered 1,063.2 innings in the outfield, including 1,002.2 innings in center field, recording his second consecutive season with more than 1,000.0 innings in center. This season he converted 320 putouts (302 in center field) and 5 assists in 328 chances (309 in center field)&mdash;committing just 2 errors&mdash;logging a .994 fielding percentage, which included a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage over 362.0 innings at Double-A. There were only 13 minor league players to play 1,000.0 defensive innings at a single position this year, and the other 12 players combined for 107 errors, with Roccaforte being just one of two minor leaguers to record 2 errors or fewer.&nbsp;Roccaforte was selected by Kansas City out of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette in the Competitive Balance Round B of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, and was signed by&nbsp;Royals&nbsp;scout&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Cody Clark</strong>.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc=""><em data-ogsc="">WILLIE WILSON</em></strong><em data-ogsc="">&nbsp;BASERUNNER OF THE YEAR</em></span></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">ASBEL GONZ&Aacute;LEZ</strong>, OF</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">Asbel Gonz&aacute;lez</strong>&nbsp;(ahs-bell), the Royals No. 12 ranked prospect by&nbsp;<em data-ogsc="">MLB Pipeline</em>, was the recipient of the 2025<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Willie Wilson</strong>&nbsp;Award, which recognizes the top baserunner in the organization. Gonz&aacute;lez, 19, played in 115 regular season games for Single-A Columbia and swiped 78 bases, leading all Royals farmhands, while finishing tied for the 3rd-most stolen bases in Minor League Baseball, behind&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Kendall George&nbsp;</strong>(LAD, 100) and<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Jordan Sprinkle&nbsp;</strong>(CWS, 80). He got off&nbsp;to a fast start, stealing 30 bases in the month of April&mdash;leading all minor league players&mdash;which included a 4-stolen base game on Opening Day, April 4. The speedy outfielder was signed by Kansas City as an international free agent out of Venezuela in 2023 by scouts<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Alberto Garcia</strong>,&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Jose Gualdron&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Joelvis Gonzalez</strong>.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc=""><em data-ogsc="">MIKE SWEENEY</em></strong><em data-ogsc="">&nbsp;COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD</em></span></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">LUINDER AVILA</strong>, RHP</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">Luinder Avila</strong>&nbsp;(<a id="LPlnk367359" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/video/upload/mlb/kfii2gfimivfic8jcevr.m4a" href="https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/video/upload/mlb/kfii2gfimivfic8jcevr.m4a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">loo-ween-der AH-vee-luh</a>) the Royals No. 14 ranked prospect by&nbsp;<em data-ogsc="">MLB Pipeline</em>, was the recipient of the<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Mike Sweeney</strong>&nbsp;Community Impact Award in 2025. Avila, 24, mentors younger minor league players in the Royals system, especially Latin players, helping them navigate the challenges of professional baseball. &ldquo;Luinder is known for his generosity and quiet dedication to helping people from his hometown in Caracas, Venezuela,&rdquo;&nbsp;said Royals Hall of Famer and Special Asst. to Baseball Operations/Player &amp; Staff Engagement,&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Mike Sweeney</strong>. &ldquo;He never posts on social media about it, or seeks recognition. He simply gives from the heart.&rdquo; Avila, 24, was signed by the Royals as an international free agent out of Venezuela in 2018 by scouts&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Jos&eacute; Figuera&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Joelvis Gonzalez</strong>.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc=""><em data-ogsc="">ALEX GORDON</em></strong><em data-ogsc="">&nbsp;HEART &amp; HUSTLE AWARD</em></span></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">SAM KULASINGAM</strong>, IF</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">Sam Kulasingam</strong>&nbsp;(coo-luh-sing-um) was named the&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Alex Gordon&nbsp;</strong>Heart &amp; Hustle Award recipient. The award, which was created in 2023, recognizes a player who best exemplifies how Gordon played the game. Kulasingam, 24, spent his sophomore season with High-A Quad Cities, leading the River Bandits in batting average (.291), hits (136), runs (77) and extra-base hits (36), while finishing the season with a 27-game on-base streak, during which he slashed .323/.403/.455 (32-for-99). He started 119 games at second base, recording a .984 fielding percentage across 1,041.2 innings, making him just one of two minor leaguers to record more than 1,000.0 innings at second base in 2025. Kulasingam was selected by the Royals in the 13th round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft out of the United States Air Force Academy (Colo.), and was signed by scout<strong data-ogsc="">&nbsp;Ken Munoz</strong>.</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc=""><em data-ogsc="">ART STEWART</em></strong><em data-ogsc="">&nbsp;SCOUT OF THE YEAR</em></span></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc=""><strong data-ogsc="">MARK LEAVITT</strong>, PROFESSIONAL SCOUT</span></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><span data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)"><strong data-ogsc="">Mark Leavitt</strong>, a Royals Professional Scout, worked his ninth season with the Royals in 2025&mdash;his sixth as a pro scout&mdash;after spending two seasons as an Area Scout for North Florida from 2020-21. Prior to joining Kansas City in 2017, he served in various scouting roles with the Montreal Expos from 1997-2000 and with the Seattle Mariners from 2001-07. &ldquo;Mark represents the Royals with unmatched professionalism in our industry,&rdquo; said&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc="">Jim Cuthbert</strong>, Kansas City&rsquo;s Director of Pro Personnel &amp; Strategy. &ldquo;He is an elite teammate who makes our group better each day, individually and collectively. He displays an incredible work ethic, loyalty, leadership and a selfless approach on a daily basis.&rdquo;</span><span data-ogsc="black">&nbsp;</span></div></div>

⚾ Royals announce 2025 organization winners

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Dragon Talk with Drew Dallas, 6-6:30 p.m. (KWBW)<br>Chiefs Kingdom Show, 7-8 p.m. (KWBW)

Royals vs. Mariners, 6 p.m. pregame, 6:40 p.m. first pitch (KWBW)

Royals vs. Mariners, 6 p.m. pregame, 6:40 p.m. first pitch (KWBW)<br>

Kansas Kickoff Show, 6-6:30 p.m. (KWBW)<br>Hutch High football vs. Maize, 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff (KWBW)

HutchCC football at Iowa Central, 11:30 a.m. pregame, noon kickoff (KHUT, KWBW)<br>Royals vs. Blue Jays, 5:30 p.m. pregame, 6:10 p.m. first pitch (KWBW)

Royals vs. Blue Jays, 12:30 p.m. pregame, 1:10 p.m. first pitch (KWBW)<br>Chiefs at Giants, 6 p.m. pregame, 7:20 p.m. kickoff (KWBW)

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Eagle Media sports broadcast schedule for Sept. 15-21

🎧⚾ Royals win finale in Philly; 🏈 Chiefs fall in Super Bowl rematch; 🏈 No. 1 HutchCC wins national title rematch

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The goal for the Philadelphia Eagles is to be playing their best at the end of the season.

Like they were in February, when they&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">beat the Kansas City Chiefs</a>&nbsp;in the Super Bowl.

They were far from perfect on Sunday, but they were good enough to beat the Chiefs in the rematch. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley had touchdown runs, and Andrew Mukuba came up with&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1967356454660346082">a big fourth-quarter interception</a>&nbsp;of Patrick Mahomes, helping the Eagles to a 20-17 victory that was fueled by Philadelphia's stingy and opportunistic defense.

“Our job, especially early in the season, is find a way to win. Take pride in winning any way you possibly can. Work to get better throughout the week, and repeat,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. “I think when you come off a season like we came off last year the expectation is that you're going to pick up where you left off. There are steps to this.”

The Eagles (2-0) never seem to stumble over them, either. They've won seven straight and improved to 17-1 in their last 18 games, and they have won three in a row against the Chiefs after falling to them in the Super Bowl three seasons ago.

Hurts threw for just 101 yards and Barkley was held to 88 rushing by the Chiefs. But the Eagles in turn held Kansas City to 294 yards, stopped the Chiefs once on fourth down and came away with the only turnover at a pivotal point in the game.

“Take pride in winning, one, and take pride in what is required of you, two,” Hurts said. “The team defensively played lights-out. Offensively we played well when we needed to. And we just need to continue to build.”

Mahomes had just 187 yards passing, once again struggling to find open playmakers without suspended wide receiver Rashee Rice and injured teammate Xavier Worthy. Mahomes did have 66 yards and a touchdown on the ground, but the two-time MVP didn't get much help from anyone else as the Chiefs fell to 0-2 for the first time since the 2014 season.

That was coach Andy Reid's second season in Kansas City and the most recent season it failed to make the playoffs.

“I’ll take full responsibility for that game,” Reid said.

Unlike the Super Bowl, when the Eagles raced to a 24-0 halftime lead and added on in the third quarter, the Chiefs came out with some semblance of life on Sunday after a lackluster season-opening loss to the Chargers in Brazil.

Barkley struck first with a 13-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter, but Harrison Butker atoned for an earlier miss with a field goal for Kansas City. The Chiefs quickly got the ball back and Mahomes, with a sudden penchant for lowering his shoulder to deliver a blow, did that to a couple of defenders before scrambling 13 yards for a go-ahead touchdown.

Jake Elliott hit a 58-yard field goal before halftime to tie the game for Philadelphia. He added 51-yarder early in the third, after the Chiefs had eschewed their own tush-push play and gave the ball to Kareem Hunt on fourth-and-1 — and he was promptly stuffed.

It remained 13-10 until the fourth quarter. After Hunt had converted on fourth-and-1 at the Philadelphia 13 to keep a Kansas City drive alive, Mahomes had a pass bounce off Travis Kelce's hands at the goal line and into those of Mukuba for a pick.

“I threw it a tad too early,” Mahomes said. “If I could put it on his body, he can catch it, take the hit, and get into the end zone.”

Ten plays and 59 yards later, Hurts scored on a tush push on fourth-and-goal to extend the lead to 20-10.

By the time Mahomes finally connected with Tyquan Thornton on a 49-yard touchdown heave with 3 minutes to go, most of a crowd that began lining up at the parking lot entrances Saturday night was filing for the exits. The Chiefs were unable to get the ensuing onside kick, and Philadelphia ran out the clock on Kansas City's first home loss since Dec. 25, 2023.

It was the 11th time a Super Bowl rematch has taken place in the regular season. The champion has now won eight of them.

“That's a really good team. We have a ton of respect for them,” Hurts said. “You have to come in with a sense of focus. Stay patient with yourself. Stay patient with your team. And as a team, we showed up when we needed to the most.”

Philadelphia: DT Jordan Davis limped off in the second half but returned to the game.

Kansas City: DE Mike Danna (hip) and CB Kristian Fulton (ankle) left in the first quarter and did not return.

The Eagles return home and play the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday.

The Chiefs visit the New York Giants on Sunday night.

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                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The goal for the Philadelphia Eagles is to be playing their best at the end of the season.</p><p>Like they were in February, when they&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">beat the Kansas City Chiefs</a>&nbsp;in the Super Bowl.</p><p>They were far from perfect on Sunday, but they were good enough to beat the Chiefs in the rematch. Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley had touchdown runs, and Andrew Mukuba came up with&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1967356454660346082">a big fourth-quarter interception</a>&nbsp;of Patrick Mahomes, helping the Eagles to a 20-17 victory that was fueled by Philadelphia's stingy and opportunistic defense.</p><p>“Our job, especially early in the season, is find a way to win. Take pride in winning any way you possibly can. Work to get better throughout the week, and repeat,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. “I think when you come off a season like we came off last year the expectation is that you're going to pick up where you left off. There are steps to this.”</p><p>The Eagles (2-0) never seem to stumble over them, either. They've won seven straight and improved to 17-1 in their last 18 games, and they have won three in a row against the Chiefs after falling to them in the Super Bowl three seasons ago.</p><p>Hurts threw for just 101 yards and Barkley was held to 88 rushing by the Chiefs. But the Eagles in turn held Kansas City to 294 yards, stopped the Chiefs once on fourth down and came away with the only turnover at a pivotal point in the game.</p><p>“Take pride in winning, one, and take pride in what is required of you, two,” Hurts said. “The team defensively played lights-out. Offensively we played well when we needed to. And we just need to continue to build.”</p><p>Mahomes had just 187 yards passing, once again struggling to find open playmakers without suspended wide receiver Rashee Rice and injured teammate Xavier Worthy. Mahomes did have 66 yards and a touchdown on the ground, but the two-time MVP didn't get much help from anyone else as the Chiefs fell to 0-2 for the first time since the 2014 season.</p><p>That was coach Andy Reid's second season in Kansas City and the most recent season it failed to make the playoffs.</p><p>“I’ll take full responsibility for that game,” Reid said.</p><p>Unlike the Super Bowl, when the Eagles raced to a 24-0 halftime lead and added on in the third quarter, the Chiefs came out with some semblance of life on Sunday after a lackluster season-opening loss to the Chargers in Brazil.</p><p>Barkley struck first with a 13-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter, but Harrison Butker atoned for an earlier miss with a field goal for Kansas City. The Chiefs quickly got the ball back and Mahomes, with a sudden penchant for lowering his shoulder to deliver a blow, did that to a couple of defenders before scrambling 13 yards for a go-ahead touchdown.</p><p>Jake Elliott hit a 58-yard field goal before halftime to tie the game for Philadelphia. He added 51-yarder early in the third, after the Chiefs had eschewed their own tush-push play and gave the ball to Kareem Hunt on fourth-and-1 — and he was promptly stuffed.</p><p>It remained 13-10 until the fourth quarter. After Hunt had converted on fourth-and-1 at the Philadelphia 13 to keep a Kansas City drive alive, Mahomes had a pass bounce off Travis Kelce's hands at the goal line and into those of Mukuba for a pick.</p><p>“I threw it a tad too early,” Mahomes said. “If I could put it on his body, he can catch it, take the hit, and get into the end zone.”</p><p>Ten plays and 59 yards later, Hurts scored on a tush push on fourth-and-goal to extend the lead to 20-10.</p><p>By the time Mahomes finally connected with Tyquan Thornton on a 49-yard touchdown heave with 3 minutes to go, most of a crowd that began lining up at the parking lot entrances Saturday night was filing for the exits. The Chiefs were unable to get the ensuing onside kick, and Philadelphia ran out the clock on Kansas City's first home loss since Dec. 25, 2023.</p><p>It was the 11th time a Super Bowl rematch has taken place in the regular season. The champion has now won eight of them.</p><p>“That's a really good team. We have a ton of respect for them,” Hurts said. “You have to come in with a sense of focus. Stay patient with yourself. Stay patient with your team. And as a team, we showed up when we needed to the most.”</p><h2>Injuries</h2><p>Philadelphia: DT Jordan Davis limped off in the second half but returned to the game.</p><p>Kansas City: DE Mike Danna (hip) and CB Kristian Fulton (ankle) left in the first quarter and did not return.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>The Eagles return home and play the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday.</p><p>The Chiefs visit the New York Giants on Sunday night.</p>

🏈 Super Bowl rematch: Philly beats the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium

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                    </figure><p><i>Wichita Wind Surge</i></p><div><p>CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (September 14, 2025)&mdash;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/ben-ross-805346"><strong>Ben Ross</strong></a>&nbsp;hit a three-run home run in an 8-5 loss for the Wichita Wind Surge against the Corpus Christi Hooks at Whataburger Field. The Wind Surge 2025 season comes to an end, as they needed to win this game and for Tulsa to lose tonight to the Arkansas Travelers in order to clinch a playoff berth.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.milb.com/player/jake-rucker-696160"><strong>Jake Rucker</strong></a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/jose-salas-691191"><strong>Jose Salas</strong></a>&nbsp;each connected on RBI singles to right field to give Wichita a 2-0 lead in the top of the second inning. Tommy Sacco Jr. cut the lead to one on a knock of his own to left that brought home Luis Baez in the home half of the frame.</p>
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<p>Ross yanked a three-run home run, his 14th of the season, out to left field in the top of the third.</p>
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<p>Corpus Christi put up five runs across the bottom halves of the third and fourth innings on seven total hits. Garret Guillemette&rsquo;s run-scoring single and a two-RBI double to right center by Will Bush were the big hits in the third. Baez brought in two more on a base hit to center field in the fourth to make the score 6-5 Hooks.</p>
<p>After&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/jaylen-nowlin-701549"><strong>Jaylen Nowlin</strong></a>&nbsp;struck out three over one and one-third innings of work, Corpus Christi added on two more runs in the top of the ninth on a sacrifice fly by Reylin Perez and an RBI single from Orlando Martinez to put the final touches on an eventual 8-5 final score.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.milb.com/player/sam-armstrong-814098"><strong>Sam Armstrong</strong></a>&nbsp;is saddled with the loss and finishes 3-2 with the Wind Surge. Over three and two-thirds innings, he gave up six earned runs on 10 hits and a walk with six strikeouts.</p>
<p><strong>POSTGAME NOTES</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Wichita finishes the 2025 season at an overall 76-62 record. The 76 wins are the second-most in a single season in franchise history (78, 2022).</li>
<li>The Wind Surge score the most runs by a Texas League team in 2025 (723).</li>
<li>Hendry Mendez, Ben Ross, Jake Rucker, and Jose Salas all record multiple hits.</li>
<li>Maddux Houghton, Hendry Mendez, and Ben Ross all steal one base.</li>
<li>Wichita begins the 2026 season at Equity Bank Park on April 2 versus the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.</li>
</ul>
<p>The Wind Surge open up the 2026 season back home at Equity Bank Park on April 2 against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.</p></div>

⚾ Wind Surge drops season finale, finishes 76-62

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs, helping the Kansas City Royals overcome Kyle Schwarber's NL-high 52nd homer and delay the Philadelphia Phillies from clinching the NL East with a 10-3 win Sunday.

Philadelphia, which entered with a six-game winning steak, leads the NL East by 12 games over the second-place New York Mets.

Perez hit his third homer in two games, a three-run drive off Aaron Nola (4-9) in a four-run sixth that built a 6-2 lead. He added a two-run single in the seventh as the Royals ended a six-game losing streak.

Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto homered in the first off Noah Cameron (8-7), who allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings.

Jac Caglianone tied the score with a two-run homer in the fifth and Bobby Witt Jr. homered in the ninth against Max Lazar.

Royals closer Carlos Estévez got two outs in the ninth before leaving with an apparent injury.

Bryson Stott also homered for the Phillies.

Nola allowed six runs and six hits in six innings.

Witt led off the sixth with a triple off the high wall in right and scored on a double by Vinny Pasquantino, who had three hits.

Kansas City has been swept in series just four times this season, second-fewest in the AL.

Royals: Host Seattle and RHP Logan Gilbert (4-6, 3.54) in a series starting Tuesday.

Phillies: LHP Rangers Suárez (12-6, 2.77) starts Monday night's series opener at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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                    </figure><p>PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs, helping the Kansas City Royals overcome Kyle Schwarber's NL-high 52nd homer and delay the Philadelphia Phillies from clinching the NL East with a 10-3 win Sunday.</p><p>Philadelphia, which entered with a six-game winning steak, leads the NL East by 12 games over the second-place New York Mets.</p><p>Perez hit his third homer in two games, a three-run drive off Aaron Nola (4-9) in a four-run sixth that built a 6-2 lead. He added a two-run single in the seventh as the Royals ended a six-game losing streak.</p><p>Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto homered in the first off Noah Cameron (8-7), who allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings.</p><p>Jac Caglianone tied the score with a two-run homer in the fifth and Bobby Witt Jr. homered in the ninth against Max Lazar.</p><p>Royals closer Carlos Estévez got two outs in the ninth before leaving with an apparent injury.</p><p>Bryson Stott also homered for the Phillies.</p><p>Nola allowed six runs and six hits in six innings.</p><h2>Key moment</h2><p>Witt led off the sixth with a triple off the high wall in right and scored on a double by Vinny Pasquantino, who had three hits.</p><h2>Key stats</h2><p>Kansas City has been swept in series just four times this season, second-fewest in the AL.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>Royals: Host Seattle and RHP Logan Gilbert (4-6, 3.54) in a series starting Tuesday.</p><p>Phillies: LHP Rangers Suárez (12-6, 2.77) starts Monday night's series opener at the Los Angeles Dodgers.</p>

⚾ Perez's 5 RBIs lead Royals over Phillies and delay NL East clinch

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his 51st home run, Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game with an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.

Harrison Bader contributed three hits for the Phillies, who can clinch their second straight NL East title by completing a three-game sweep of Kansas City in the series finale on Sunday afternoon.

Taijuan Walker (5-8) benefited from strong run support, giving up four runs on seven hits in five innings.

Jhoan Duran tossed a 1-2-3 ninth for his 30th save in 33 opportunities.

Salvador Perez homered twice for the Royals, who lost their sixth in the last seven to further hurt their slim playoff chances.

Angel Zerpa (5-2), in relief of starter Ryan Bergert, gave up three runs in the fifth inning when Philadelphia went in front for good.

Schwarber tied the game at 4 by leading off the frame by sending a 1-1, 86-mph slider into the seats in right. He pulled within seven homers of tying Ryan Howard for the single-season franchise record, set in 2006.

Bader, filling in for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/phillies-turner-injury-hamstring-strain-181ab190b3eab565d9df0766849967ee">injured Trea Turner</a>&nbsp;as Philadelphia’s leadoff hitter, has multiple hits in six consecutive games.

Nick Castellanos’ pinch-hit sacrifice fly four batters after Schwarber’s home run put the Phillies in front 5-4.

13.50 — Bergert’s ERA in his last two starts after a 2.43 mark in his first six starts after being&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-royals-trade-deadline-794b0f281ac2ee2a2a16215e5de7b8b6">acquired at the trade deadline</a>.

Kansas City LHP Noah Cameron (7-7, 3.00 ERA) faces Philadelphia RHP Aaron Nola (4-8, 6.24) on Sunday afternoon when the Phillies try to complete a 7-0 homestand.

<p>PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his 51st home run, Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game with an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.</p><p>Harrison Bader contributed three hits for the Phillies, who can clinch their second straight NL East title by completing a three-game sweep of Kansas City in the series finale on Sunday afternoon.</p><p>Taijuan Walker (5-8) benefited from strong run support, giving up four runs on seven hits in five innings.</p><p>Jhoan Duran tossed a 1-2-3 ninth for his 30th save in 33 opportunities.</p><p>Salvador Perez homered twice for the Royals, who lost their sixth in the last seven to further hurt their slim playoff chances.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1 swing 🤝 2 big milestones.<br><br>Salvy collects his 300th homer and 1,000th RBI! <a href="https://t.co/HPADOjnGxH">pic.twitter.com/HPADOjnGxH</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1967000355050582133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Angel Zerpa (5-2), in relief of starter Ryan Bergert, gave up three runs in the fifth inning when Philadelphia went in front for good.</p><p>Schwarber tied the game at 4 by leading off the frame by sending a 1-1, 86-mph slider into the seats in right. He pulled within seven homers of tying Ryan Howard for the single-season franchise record, set in 2006.</p><p>Bader, filling in for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/phillies-turner-injury-hamstring-strain-181ab190b3eab565d9df0766849967ee">injured Trea Turner</a>&nbsp;as Philadelphia’s leadoff hitter, has multiple hits in six consecutive games.</p><h2>Key moment</h2><p>Nick Castellanos’ pinch-hit sacrifice fly four batters after Schwarber’s home run put the Phillies in front 5-4.</p><h2>Key stat</h2><p>13.50 — Bergert’s ERA in his last two starts after a 2.43 mark in his first six starts after being&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-royals-trade-deadline-794b0f281ac2ee2a2a16215e5de7b8b6">acquired at the trade deadline</a>.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>Kansas City LHP Noah Cameron (7-7, 3.00 ERA) faces Philadelphia RHP Aaron Nola (4-8, 6.24) on Sunday afternoon when the Phillies try to complete a 7-0 homestand.</p>

⚾Schwarber hits 51st homer to lift Phillies over Royals

🎧🏈 Blue Dragon Rewind: No. 1 HutchCC vs. No. 2 Iowa Western

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Christian Johnson found Derrick Salley Jr. for a 3-yard touchdown pass with just over a minute remaining, and No. 1 Hutchinson Community College escaped with a 30-27 victory over No. 2 Iowa Western on Saturday afternoon at Gowans Stadium in a rematch of last season’s NJCAA national championship game.

Johnson, who accounted for three touchdowns, led the Blue Dragons (2-0) on a seven-play, 87-yard drive in the closing minutes after Iowa Western’s Malachi Marshall gave the Reivers (1-1) a late lead with a 15-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter.

Hutchinson trailed 20-16 in the third quarter after Marshall connected with Cyrus Courtney for a 43-yard strike, but Jack Sells swung momentum with a rare 100-yard return of a blocked extra point. Johnson later punched in a 2-yard touchdown to put the Dragons back on top, 23-20.

Marshall threw for 216 yards and three touchdowns, including scores to DeAndre Horn and Jaivyn Moore, while adding 30 yards and a rushing touchdown. But the Reivers were turned away on downs in the final seconds after Hutchinson’s defense held near midfield.

Johnson completed 18 of 26 passes for 242 yards, one touchdown and one interception, while rushing for 68 yards and two scores. Salley Jr. was his top target with four catches for 106 yards, his first career 100-plus receiving yards game. Rashaud Hurt added 55 rushing yards, including a 40-yard touchdown burst in the second quarter.

Defensively, McPherson native Teegan Haines led Hutchinson with 12 tackles, while K.J. Henson Jr. added seven stops and 1.5 sacks. Kevin Moorer also recorded a sack, and M.J. Graham intercepted Marshall in the third quarter. For Iowa Western, Jerome Baker posted a game-high 13 tackles and Andy Burburija tallied two of the Reivers’ four sacks.

The teams were nearly even statistically — Hutchinson finished with 360 yards of offense to Iowa Western’s 343 — but the Blue Dragons overcame 14 penalties for 136 yards.

The Blue Dragons have won four straight against the Reivers — the longest streak any opponent has managed in Iowa Western’s 17-year program history.

Hutchinson will travel to Fort Dodge, Iowa next week to face No. 14 Iowa Central (2-0), while Iowa Western returns to Kansas to face Dodge City (0-1).&nbsp;

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                    </figure><p>By SEAN BOSTON<br><i>Hutch Post</i></p><p>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Christian Johnson found Derrick Salley Jr. for a 3-yard touchdown pass with just over a minute remaining, and No. 1 Hutchinson Community College escaped with a 30-27 victory over No. 2 Iowa Western on Saturday afternoon at Gowans Stadium in a rematch of last season’s NJCAA national championship game.</p><p>Johnson, who accounted for three touchdowns, led the Blue Dragons (2-0) on a seven-play, 87-yard drive in the closing minutes after Iowa Western’s Malachi Marshall gave the Reivers (1-1) a late lead with a 15-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter.</p><p>Hutchinson trailed 20-16 in the third quarter after Marshall connected with Cyrus Courtney for a 43-yard strike, but Jack Sells swung momentum with a rare 100-yard return of a blocked extra point. Johnson later punched in a 2-yard touchdown to put the Dragons back on top, 23-20.</p><p>Marshall threw for 216 yards and three touchdowns, including scores to DeAndre Horn and Jaivyn Moore, while adding 30 yards and a rushing touchdown. But the Reivers were turned away on downs in the final seconds after Hutchinson’s defense held near midfield.</p><p>Johnson completed 18 of 26 passes for 242 yards, one touchdown and one interception, while rushing for 68 yards and two scores. Salley Jr. was his top target with four catches for 106 yards, his first career 100-plus receiving yards game. Rashaud Hurt added 55 rushing yards, including a 40-yard touchdown burst in the second quarter.</p><p>Defensively, McPherson native Teegan Haines led Hutchinson with 12 tackles, while K.J. Henson Jr. added seven stops and 1.5 sacks. Kevin Moorer also recorded a sack, and M.J. Graham intercepted Marshall in the third quarter. For Iowa Western, Jerome Baker posted a game-high 13 tackles and Andy Burburija tallied two of the Reivers’ four sacks.</p><p>The teams were nearly even statistically — Hutchinson finished with 360 yards of offense to Iowa Western’s 343 — but the Blue Dragons overcame 14 penalties for 136 yards.</p><p>The Blue Dragons have won four straight against the Reivers — the longest streak any opponent has managed in Iowa Western’s 17-year program history.</p><p>Hutchinson will travel to Fort Dodge, Iowa next week to face No. 14 Iowa Central (2-0), while Iowa Western returns to Kansas to face Dodge City (0-1).&nbsp;</p>

🏈 Johnson, late TD lift No. 1 Hutchinson over No. 2 Iowa Western in thriller

🎧🏈 Under the Helmet with HutchCC DB MJ Graham

No. 1 Hutchinson CC vs. No. 2 Iowa Western

Location: Gowans Stadium; Hutchinson, KS<br>Countdown to Kickoff: 11:30 a.m.<br>Kickoff: Noon<br>Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Rob Dreher

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                    </figure><p>No. 1 Hutchinson CC vs. No. 2 Iowa Western</p><p>Location: Gowans Stadium; Hutchinson, KS<br>Countdown to Kickoff: 11:30 a.m.<br>Kickoff: Noon<br>Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Rob Dreher</p><p><a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a></p>

🎧🏈 LISTEN LIVE: No. 1 HutchCC vs. No. 2 Iowa Western

VALLEY CENTER, Kan. — Senior quarterback Tramel Walker came off the bench to deliver two touchdown passes and guide Hutchinson to a 25-18 win over Valley Center on Friday night in AVCTL action.

Walker, filling in for starter Jonathan Hunter who was sidelined by leg cramps for much of the second half, went 5 of 5 passing for 61 yards and two scores. His biggest throw came late in the third quarter when he converted a fourth down with a 26-yard strike to Lamar Covain before connecting with Carmello Green on a touchdown pass that gave the Salthawks a 19-10 lead with 1:12 left in the period. Walker had just come in for Hunter right before hooking up with Govain to set up a first and goal opportunity for the Salthawks.

Walker later orchestrated an eight-play, 47-yard drive capped by a 7-yard touchdown to Covain with 6:28 remaining to extend Hutchinson’s lead to 25-10.

Valley Center responded with a nine-play, 69-yard drive as quarterback Connor Thatcher found Spencer Crumbine from eight yards out and added a two-point conversion to trim the deficit to 25-18 with 4:26 left. The Hornets attempted an onside kick, but Hutchinson recovered and used ball control to run out the clock.

Thatcher finished 13 of 23 passing for 159 yards and a touchdown for Valley Center.

Hutchinson’s ground game was led by Jeremyah Gatho-Karanu, who rushed for 122 yards on 28 carries and scored twice, including a long of 18 yards.

The Salthawks (2-0) return home next Friday to open their home slate at Gowans Stadium against Maize, which enters 2-0 following a win over Andover. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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                    </figure><p>VALLEY CENTER, Kan. — Senior quarterback Tramel Walker came off the bench to deliver two touchdown passes and guide Hutchinson to a 25-18 win over Valley Center on Friday night in AVCTL action.</p><div><iframe width="675" height="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-szsKXcNFqM?si=r8J34MEikyMbjA36" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p>Walker, filling in for starter Jonathan Hunter who was sidelined by leg cramps for much of the second half, went 5 of 5 passing for 61 yards and two scores. His biggest throw came late in the third quarter when he converted a fourth down with a 26-yard strike to Lamar Covain before connecting with Carmello Green on a touchdown pass that gave the Salthawks a 19-10 lead with 1:12 left in the period. Walker had just come in for Hunter right before hooking up with Govain to set up a first and goal opportunity for the Salthawks.</p><p>Walker later orchestrated an eight-play, 47-yard drive capped by a 7-yard touchdown to Covain with 6:28 remaining to extend Hutchinson’s lead to 25-10.</p><p>Valley Center responded with a nine-play, 69-yard drive as quarterback Connor Thatcher found Spencer Crumbine from eight yards out and added a two-point conversion to trim the deficit to 25-18 with 4:26 left. The Hornets attempted an onside kick, but Hutchinson recovered and used ball control to run out the clock.</p><p>Thatcher finished 13 of 23 passing for 159 yards and a touchdown for Valley Center.</p><p>Hutchinson’s ground game was led by Jeremyah Gatho-Karanu, who rushed for 122 yards on 28 carries and scored twice, including a long of 18 yards.</p><p>The Salthawks (2-0) return home next Friday to open their home slate at Gowans Stadium against Maize, which enters 2-0 following a win over Andover. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.</p>

🏈🎥 Hutch High holds off Valley Center behind Walker’s spark

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Ismail Mahdi ran for 189 yards, Noah Fifita had two touchdown runs and Arizona overcame a shaky start to the second half for a 23-17 win over Kansas State on Friday night.

Arizona (3-0) faced its first big test of the year after beating two smaller-conference teams by a combined score of 88-9. The Wildcats led by 14 at halftime, but let Kansas State back in it with a series of mistakes. They sealed the win with a turnover on downs, opening 3-0 for the first time since 2015.

“That's what it's supposed to look like,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “Not the whole thing, but in moments that's what it's supposed to look like and I'm so proud of this team.”

Coming off a home loss to Army, Kansas State (1-3) struggled offensively for much of the nonconference matchup between future Big 12 foes — a game scheduled before Arizona joined the league. Kansas State had 193 total yards and quarterback Avery Johnson was limited to 88 yards and no touchdowns on 13 of 29 passing.

“We've come out flat four straight weeks,” Johnson said. “We knew what they were going to give us, just felt like we were slow in all aspects.”

Arizona led 17-3 at halftime on touchdown runs of 15 and two yards by Fifita.

Kansas State needed one play to get back in it.

Taking a direct snap, Jayce Brown weaved through a blockade of tacklers on the right side and raced past the rest of the defense for&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Big12Conference/status/1966701130248773774">a 75-yard touchdown run</a>&nbsp;— the first touchdown Arizona's defense has allowed this season.

After a three-and-out, Arizona punter Michael Salgado-Medina fumbled a snap and had his kick blocked, setting up Kansas State at Arizona's 13. Johnson scored four plays later on a 1-yard run to tie it at 17-all.

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                    </figure><p>TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Ismail Mahdi ran for 189 yards, Noah Fifita had two touchdown runs and Arizona overcame a shaky start to the second half for a 23-17 win over Kansas State on Friday night.</p><p>Arizona (3-0) faced its first big test of the year after beating two smaller-conference teams by a combined score of 88-9. The Wildcats led by 14 at halftime, but let Kansas State back in it with a series of mistakes. They sealed the win with a turnover on downs, opening 3-0 for the first time since 2015.</p><p>“That's what it's supposed to look like,” Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. “Not the whole thing, but in moments that's what it's supposed to look like and I'm so proud of this team.”</p><p>Coming off a home loss to Army, Kansas State (1-3) struggled offensively for much of the nonconference matchup between future Big 12 foes — a game scheduled before Arizona joined the league. Kansas State had 193 total yards and quarterback Avery Johnson was limited to 88 yards and no touchdowns on 13 of 29 passing.</p><p>“We've come out flat four straight weeks,” Johnson said. “We knew what they were going to give us, just felt like we were slow in all aspects.”</p><p>Arizona led 17-3 at halftime on touchdown runs of 15 and two yards by Fifita.</p><p>Kansas State needed one play to get back in it.</p><p>Taking a direct snap, Jayce Brown weaved through a blockade of tacklers on the right side and raced past the rest of the defense for&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Big12Conference/status/1966701130248773774">a 75-yard touchdown run</a>&nbsp;— the first touchdown Arizona's defense has allowed this season.</p><p>After a three-and-out, Arizona punter Michael Salgado-Medina fumbled a snap and had his kick blocked, setting up Kansas State at Arizona's 13. Johnson scored four plays later on a 1-yard run to tie it at 17-all.</p><p>Salgado-Medina kicked field goals of 31 and 41 yards to put Arizona up 23-17 before hitting the upright on a 46-yard attempt with 1:55 left.</p><p>“I definitely feel like there's a lot of growth as far as responding, and it's showing out there,” Arizona defensive back Genesis Smith said.</p><h2>Edwards' return</h2><p>Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards returned for the first time since spraining his ankle early in the season opener against No. 14 Iowa State.</p><p>The third-year player saw limited action, finishing with 13 yards on four carries.</p><p>“He tried to go — I applaud Dylan,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. “He gave it a go, gave it an effort and got a couple of runs, but I knew he wasn’t gonna last that long and he didn’t."</p><h2>The takeaway</h2><p>Kansas State: The Wildcats need to find some answers fast. Kansas State's only win is against a Football Championship Subdivision team and it spent most of Friday night being dominated on both sides of the ball once again.</p><p>Arizona: The Wildcats were shaky in the opening 4 1/2 minutes of the third quarter, but shut down Kansas State the rest of the night.</p><h2>Up next</h2><p>Kansas State: Opens Big 12 play against UCF on Sept. 27.</p><p>Arizona: Plays its first Big 12 game at Iowa State on Sept. 27.</p>