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🏈🎥 WATCH: Chris Klieman previews K-State's game with KU in the Sunflower Showdown 

Former Kansas guard and 2022 NCAA champion Christian Braun is getting paid.

The Denver Nuggets and Braun have agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. Braun’s agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, confirmed the deal to ESPN.

A standout at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park before winning a national title with the Jayhawks, Braun was selected 21st overall by Denver in the 2022 NBA Draft. He initially signed a four-year, $13.8 million rookie contract that included team options for the final two seasons.

Nuggets executives Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace prioritized securing Braun’s long-term future with the franchise, Charania reported.

Braun has steadily developed since helping the Nuggets capture their first NBA championship in 2023, when he became just the fifth player in history to win NCAA and NBA titles in consecutive years.

While his rookie numbers were modest — 4.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game — Braun’s energy and defense made him a valuable spark off the bench. He took a major step forward this past season, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 58% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range.

Known for his intensity and emotion both at Kansas and in Denver, Braun has become a fan favorite for his toughness and confidence. His new contract cements him as a key part of the Nuggets’ core alongside Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686683522899.png" alt="Christian Braun" />
 <figcaption>Christian Braun</figcaption>
 </figure>Former Kansas guard and 2022 NCAA champion Christian Braun is getting paid.The Denver Nuggets and Braun have agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday. Braun’s agent, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball, confirmed the deal to ESPN.A standout at Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park before winning a national title with the Jayhawks, Braun was selected 21st overall by Denver in the 2022 NBA Draft. He initially signed a four-year, $13.8 million rookie contract that included team options for the final two seasons.Nuggets executives Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace prioritized securing Braun’s long-term future with the franchise, Charania reported.Braun has steadily developed since helping the Nuggets capture their first NBA championship in 2023, when he became just the fifth player in history to win NCAA and NBA titles in consecutive years.While his rookie numbers were modest — 4.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game — Braun’s energy and defense made him a valuable spark off the bench. He took a major step forward this past season, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 58% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range.Known for his intensity and emotion both at Kansas and in Denver, Braun has become a fan favorite for his toughness and confidence. His new contract cements him as a key part of the Nuggets’ core alongside Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray.

🏀 Former KU star Christian Braun, Nuggets agree to 5-Year, $125 million extension

The Big 12 Conference announced Monday that Kansas’ Nov. 1 home game against Oklahoma State will kick off at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN+, while Kansas State’s Harley Day contest against Texas Tech that same day remains under a six-day television selection.

Kansas’ matchup with Oklahoma State will highlight the Jayhawks’ 113th Homecoming celebration. The Jayhawks have won their last three Homecoming games, including victories over No. 6 Oklahoma in 2023, Iowa State in 2022 and Houston in Kansas City in 2024. Kansas first hosted Homecoming in 1912 and holds a 47-60-5 all-time record in those games.

The meeting with Oklahoma State marks the 75th all-time between the programs and the 40th in Lawrence. The Cowboys lead the series 41-30-3, including a 19-14-2 advantage in games played at KU.

Kansas (3-1 at home this season) has home wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia, and will face Kansas State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 25 before hosting the Cowboys. The Nov. 1 contest will be KU’s second afternoon start and second appearance on ESPN+ this season.

Meanwhile, Kansas State’s Nov. 1 matchup against Texas Tech in Manhattan will have its game time and broadcast announced later this week after being held for a six-day selection by the Big 12 and its television partners.

The Wildcats have dominated the recent series, winning the last eight meetings and 12 of the past 13 overall. K-State defeated Texas Tech, 38-21, in Lubbock in 2023, while earning a 37-28 victory in the last matchup in Manhattan in 2022.

Tickets for K-State’s Harley Day game can be purchased at <a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets">kstatesports.com/tickets</a> or by calling 1-800-221-CATS.

Kansas State (5-2) travels to Lawrence this Saturday for the Dillons Sunflower Showdown, which kicks off at 11 a.m. and will air on TNT, with simulcasts on truTV and HBO Max.

Big 12 TV Selections for Saturday, Nov. 1 (All times Central)

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 </figure>The Big 12 Conference announced Monday that Kansas’ Nov. 1 home game against Oklahoma State will kick off at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN+, while Kansas State’s Harley Day contest against Texas Tech that same day remains under a six-day television selection.Kansas’ matchup with Oklahoma State will highlight the Jayhawks’ 113th Homecoming celebration. The Jayhawks have won their last three Homecoming games, including victories over No. 6 Oklahoma in 2023, Iowa State in 2022 and Houston in Kansas City in 2024. Kansas first hosted Homecoming in 1912 and holds a 47-60-5 all-time record in those games.The meeting with Oklahoma State marks the 75th all-time between the programs and the 40th in Lawrence. The Cowboys lead the series 41-30-3, including a 19-14-2 advantage in games played at KU.Kansas (3-1 at home this season) has home wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia, and will face Kansas State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 25 before hosting the Cowboys. The Nov. 1 contest will be KU’s second afternoon start and second appearance on ESPN+ this season.Meanwhile, Kansas State’s Nov. 1 matchup against Texas Tech in Manhattan will have its game time and broadcast announced later this week after being held for a six-day selection by the Big 12 and its television partners.The Wildcats have dominated the recent series, winning the last eight meetings and 12 of the past 13 overall. K-State defeated Texas Tech, 38-21, in Lubbock in 2023, while earning a 37-28 victory in the last matchup in Manhattan in 2022.Tickets for K-State’s Harley Day game can be purchased at <a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets">kstatesports.com/tickets</a> or by calling 1-800-221-CATS.Kansas State (5-2) travels to Lawrence this Saturday for the Dillons Sunflower Showdown, which kicks off at 11 a.m. and will air on TNT, with simulcasts on truTV and HBO Max.Big 12 TV Selections for Saturday, Nov. 1 (All times Central)<ul>
 <li>Oklahoma State at Kansas — 3 p.m. (ESPN+)
</li><li>Texas Tech at Kansas State — TBA
</li><li>Arizona at Colorado — TBA
</li><li>Arizona State at Iowa State — TBA
</li><li>UCF at Baylor — TBA
</li><li>Cincinnati at Utah — TBA
</li><li>West Virginia at Houston — TBA</li>
 </ul>

🏈 Big 12 announces Nov. 1 kickoff time for KU, K-State on hold

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

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

K-State football vs. Kansas, 9 a.m. pregame, 11 a.m. kickoff (KHMY) HutchCC football vs. Coffeyville, 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff (KHUT, KWBW)

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 </figure>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHMY2">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KHMY-FM (93.1)Click&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KHUT-FM (102.9)Click&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)<h2>Monday, Oct. 20</h2>

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

<h2>Tuesday, Oct. 21</h2>No broadcast scheduled<h2>Wednesday, Oct. 22</h2>Chris Klieman Show, 7-8 p.m. (KHMY)<h2>Thursday, Oct. 23</h2>No broadcast scheduled<h2>Friday, Oct. 24</h2>

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

<h2>Saturday, Oct. 25</h2>K-State football vs. Kansas, 9 a.m. pregame, 11 a.m. kickoff (KHMY) HutchCC football vs. Coffeyville, 6:30 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. kickoff (KHUT, KWBW)<h2>Sunday, Oct. 26</h2>No broadcast scheduled

Eagle Media sports broadcast schedule for Oct. 20-26

🎧🏈 Chiefs rout Raiders; ⛳ State golf tees up today

Listen back to No. 1 Hutchinson's win against Independence on Saturday, 71-12 at Gowans Stadium with Sean Boston and Rob Dreher on the call.

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🎧🏈 Blue Dragon Rewind: No. 1 HutchCC vs. Independence

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs so thoroughly dominated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that they probably didn't need Rashee Rice, who had come back from a torn ACL and a six-game suspension to give them yet another dynamic weapon.

The rest of the season? Well, the Chiefs think Rice may be the last piece they need to chase another championship.

“We have a lot of weapons. We have a lot of guys and they all love each other, and they want each other to succeed,” said quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns — two of them to Rice — in a 31-0 victory so lopsided that the two-time league MVP got to spend the entire fourth quarter watching it from the bench.

“We want to be better than what we are now,” Mahomes said, “but this was a good step in the right direction.”

Rice finished with seven catches for 42 yards in his first game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-9475202aa5efade7b9a9be140e2c798c">since Week 4 last season,</a>&nbsp;when he tore up his knee in a collision with Mahomes. Rice made it back from the injury in time to participate in the offseason and training camp, then was suspended before the start of the season for his role in a high-speed car crash on a Dallas highway in March 2024.

Rice's return sparked an offense that scored on its first five possessions against Las Vegas and finished with 434 yards in all.

“I think it's a glimpse of what's possible,” Rice said, “and what's to come.”

It didn't help ailing Las Vegas to play most of the game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-raiders-kansas-city-chiefs-36d67adf45a07ee045b9e377dae23b07">without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby</a>, who left late in the first half with a knee injury. The Raiders also lost defensive tackle Adam Butler to a back injury during the game.

The Chiefs (4-3) were nearly as good on defense, though, holding the Raiders to three first downs and 96 yards while beating them for the 10th time in the last 11 matchups. Geno Smith finished 10 of 16 for 67 yards, while Ashton Jeanty, one of the NFL's top rookies, carried just six times for 21 yards.

It was the fourth and most lopsided shutout by Kansas City in its 133-game history against the Raiders.

“This was a game I didn't see coming,” Raiders coach Pete Carroll said. “We prepared really well. We were tuned in. I couldn't imagine the guys that weren't able to play in this game would have been that much of a factor.”

In truth, the Chiefs had started to hum the past couple of weeks, including in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis-5ebcfaffabfb346389fc4fe5bd53e019">a 30-17 rout of the Lions</a>&nbsp;last week. And with Rice, it looked like the high-flying attack that Mahomes made famous with Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill so many years ago.

Rice had a pair of catches on their opening drive, including a 2-yard touchdown reception to finish off the 92-yard march. He had two more on the next drive, an 84-yard trek that Marquise Brown finished with a TD catch. And Rice capped the Chiefs' big first half with a 3-yard touchdown reception with 10 seconds left to make it 21-0 at the break.

“I think you saw the trust that Pat has in him,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid. “The energy he brings is infectious.”

The lopsided nature of the first half was staggering.

The Chiefs had a 21-2 advantage in first downs. They had a 275-51 edge in yards, and that includes six meaningless yards that Jeanty gained on the final run of the half. And the Chiefs became the first team since at least 2000 to start a game with three TD drives of at least 80 yards, allowing them to consume nearly 21 minutes of the first half.

Oh, and the Chiefs got to receive the second-half kickoff.

They proceeded to march 65 yards for another touchdown, this time with Isiah Pacheco doing the honors on the ground to finish it off. And after another three-and-out by the Raiders, a 66-yard march produced a field goal that made it 31-0.

Mahomes and several starters took a seat by the end of the third quarter, allowing Gardner Minshew to finish the rout.

“Very seldom do you have a fourth quarter where you don't throw the ball. It doesn't happen very often,” Reid said.

The only question remaining was whether the Raiders would make it back across midfield again. They made it for two offensive plays on the first drive of the game, when a holding call on Jackson Powers-Johnson led to them eventually punting.

“They're a terrific team,” Carroll said. “They did everything like they do. And the played really well in all phases, and they kept us totally at bay. We couldn't make a first down and couldn't get off the field. They just did like they do.”

Las Vegas: WR Jakobi Meyers (knee) and TE Brock Bowers (knee) were inactive. Crosby and Butler only added to the problems.

Kansas City: LT Josh Simmons was inactive due to personal reasons. LG Trey Smith left with a back injury, DT Omar-Norman Lott hurt his knee and RT Jawaan Taylor banged up his shoulder.

The Raiders are off next week before facing Jacksonville on Nov. 2.

The Chiefs play Washington next Monday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760955663755.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is pushed out of bounds by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is pushed out of bounds by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs so thoroughly dominated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that they probably didn't need Rashee Rice, who had come back from a torn ACL and a six-game suspension to give them yet another dynamic weapon.The rest of the season? Well, the Chiefs think Rice may be the last piece they need to chase another championship.“We have a lot of weapons. We have a lot of guys and they all love each other, and they want each other to succeed,” said quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns — two of them to Rice — in a 31-0 victory so lopsided that the two-time league MVP got to spend the entire fourth quarter watching it from the bench.“We want to be better than what we are now,” Mahomes said, “but this was a good step in the right direction.”Rice finished with seven catches for 42 yards in his first game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-9475202aa5efade7b9a9be140e2c798c">since Week 4 last season,</a>&nbsp;when he tore up his knee in a collision with Mahomes. Rice made it back from the injury in time to participate in the offseason and training camp, then was suspended before the start of the season for his role in a high-speed car crash on a Dallas highway in March 2024.Rice's return sparked an offense that scored on its first five possessions against Las Vegas and finished with 434 yards in all.“I think it's a glimpse of what's possible,” Rice said, “and what's to come.”It didn't help ailing Las Vegas to play most of the game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-raiders-kansas-city-chiefs-36d67adf45a07ee045b9e377dae23b07">without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby</a>, who left late in the first half with a knee injury. The Raiders also lost defensive tackle Adam Butler to a back injury during the game.The Chiefs (4-3) were nearly as good on defense, though, holding the Raiders to three first downs and 96 yards while beating them for the 10th time in the last 11 matchups. Geno Smith finished 10 of 16 for 67 yards, while Ashton Jeanty, one of the NFL's top rookies, carried just six times for 21 yards.It was the fourth and most lopsided shutout by Kansas City in its 133-game history against the Raiders.“This was a game I didn't see coming,” Raiders coach Pete Carroll said. “We prepared really well. We were tuned in. I couldn't imagine the guys that weren't able to play in this game would have been that much of a factor.”In truth, the Chiefs had started to hum the past couple of weeks, including in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis-5ebcfaffabfb346389fc4fe5bd53e019">a 30-17 rout of the Lions</a>&nbsp;last week. And with Rice, it looked like the high-flying attack that Mahomes made famous with Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill so many years ago.Rice had a pair of catches on their opening drive, including a 2-yard touchdown reception to finish off the 92-yard march. He had two more on the next drive, an 84-yard trek that Marquise Brown finished with a TD catch. And Rice capped the Chiefs' big first half with a 3-yard touchdown reception with 10 seconds left to make it 21-0 at the break.“I think you saw the trust that Pat has in him,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid. “The energy he brings is infectious.”The lopsided nature of the first half was staggering.The Chiefs had a 21-2 advantage in first downs. They had a 275-51 edge in yards, and that includes six meaningless yards that Jeanty gained on the final run of the half. And the Chiefs became the first team since at least 2000 to start a game with three TD drives of at least 80 yards, allowing them to consume nearly 21 minutes of the first half.Oh, and the Chiefs got to receive the second-half kickoff.They proceeded to march 65 yards for another touchdown, this time with Isiah Pacheco doing the honors on the ground to finish it off. And after another three-and-out by the Raiders, a 66-yard march produced a field goal that made it 31-0.Mahomes and several starters took a seat by the end of the third quarter, allowing Gardner Minshew to finish the rout.“Very seldom do you have a fourth quarter where you don't throw the ball. It doesn't happen very often,” Reid said.The only question remaining was whether the Raiders would make it back across midfield again. They made it for two offensive plays on the first drive of the game, when a holding call on Jackson Powers-Johnson led to them eventually punting.The answer: They did not come close.“They're a terrific team,” Carroll said. “They did everything like they do. And the played really well in all phases, and they kept us totally at bay. We couldn't make a first down and couldn't get off the field. They just did like they do.”<h2>Injuries</h2>Las Vegas: WR Jakobi Meyers (knee) and TE Brock Bowers (knee) were inactive. Crosby and Butler only added to the problems.Kansas City: LT Josh Simmons was inactive due to personal reasons. LG Trey Smith left with a back injury, DT Omar-Norman Lott hurt his knee and RT Jawaan Taylor banged up his shoulder.<h2>Up Next</h2>The Raiders are off next week before facing Jacksonville on Nov. 2.The Chiefs play Washington next Monday night.

 🏈 Rashee Rice returns with 2 TDs as Chiefs rout the Raiders

Several area golfers will tee off Monday as the Kansas State High School Activities Association Girls Golf State Championships begin across the state. The two-day tournaments will wrap up Tuesday, with local representation in Classes 5A and 4A.

<a href="https://highschoolgolfscores.com/">Click here</a> to follow the action with live results

Hutchinson and Newton will represent the area at the Class 5A state meet in Emporia.

Hutchinson senior Hannah Marcum begins play on Hole 10 in Group 4 with a 9:10 a.m. tee time.

Class 4A — Carey Park Golf Course, Hutchinson

Buhler, Hesston and McPherson will all compete close to home as Carey Park hosts the Class 4A championship.

Hesston also brings three qualifiers to state:

McPherson rounds out the local contingent with six golfers:

The 4A championship at Carey Park and 5A tournament in Emporia will both conclude Tuesday afternoon with team and individual state champions crowned.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760713014261.png" alt="Photo Courtesy KSHSAA" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy KSHSAA</figcaption>
 </figure>Several area golfers will tee off Monday as the Kansas State High School Activities Association Girls Golf State Championships begin across the state. The two-day tournaments will wrap up Tuesday, with local representation in Classes 5A and 4A.<a href="https://highschoolgolfscores.com/">Click here</a> to follow the action with live results<h2>Class 5A — Emporia Golf Course</h2>Hutchinson and Newton will represent the area at the Class 5A state meet in Emporia.Hutchinson senior Hannah Marcum begins play on Hole 10 in Group 4 with a 9:10 a.m. tee time.Newton will send five golfers to state:<ul>
 <li>America Negrete, Hole 1 | Group 3 | 9:10 a.m.
</li><li>Chaylee Nash, Hole 1 | Group 5 | 9:20 a.m.
</li><li>Codi Rose, Hole 1 | Group 7 | 9:30 a.m.
</li><li>Adalynn Lehrman, Hole 1 | Group 9 | 9:40 a.m.
</li><li>Naomi Koontz, Hole 1 | Group 11 | 9:50 a.m.
</li>
 </ul><h2>Class 4A — Carey Park Golf Course, Hutchinson</h2>Buhler, Hesston and McPherson will all compete close to home as Carey Park hosts the Class 4A championship.Buhler will send a full team of six:<ul>
 <li>Harlie Terrell, Hole 1 | Group 1 | 9:00 a.m.
</li><li>Gabriella Gillespie, Hole 1 | Group 3 | 9:10 a.m.
</li><li>Addison Specht, Hole 1 | Group 5 | 9:20 a.m.
</li><li>Paityn Weber, Hole 1 | Group 7 | 9:30 a.m.
</li><li>Macy Miller, Hole 1 | Group 9 | 9:40 a.m.
</li><li>Anika Paulsrud, Hole 1 | Group 11 | 9:50 a.m.
</li>
 </ul>Hesston also brings three qualifiers to state:<ul>
 <li>Wendy Roth, Hole 10 | Group 4 | 9:10 a.m.
</li><li>Maci Kramer, Hole 10 | Group 6 | 9:20 a.m.
</li><li>Elizabeth Hosford, Hole 10 | Group 8 | 9:30 a.m.
</li>
 </ul>McPherson rounds out the local contingent with six golfers:<ul>
 <li>Addison French, Hole 1 | Group 13 | 10:00 a.m.
</li><li>Amelia Moody, Hole 1 | Group 15 | 10:10 a.m.
</li><li>Pera Bauer, Hole 1 | Group 17 | 10:20 a.m.
</li><li>Lleyton Kuhn, Hole 1 | Group 19 | 10:30 a.m.
</li><li>Andi Buschbom, Hole 1 | Group 21 | 10:40 a.m.
</li><li>Brodie Kuhn, Hole 1 | Group 23 | 10:50 a.m.
</li>
 </ul>The 4A championship at Carey Park and 5A tournament in Emporia will both conclude Tuesday afternoon with team and individual state champions crowned.

⛳ Area golfers ready to tee off at KSHSAA Girls State Championships on Monday

The No. 18-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team earned a huge conference point on Saturday.

The Blue Dragons battled to a 1-1 Jayhawk Conference draw with the Butler Grizzlies at the Salthawk Soccer Complex. The point earned by the tie means the Blue Dragons secured a Top 4 KJCCC finish and ensures a home game in the opening round of the Region 6 Playoffs, which start on November 1.

The Blue Dragons are now 10-2-3 overall and 7-2-3 (24 points), which maintains second place in the KJCCC. The Blue Dragons have two games remaining in the regular season. Hutchinson plays host to Garden City at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Salthawk Sports Complex. Butler is 7-6-5 overall and is in third place in the Jayhawk at 6-3-3 (21 points).

Hutchinson and Butler were 0-0-2 in the 2025 season series.

The Blue Dragons took an early 1-0 lead just 2 minutes, 44 seconds into the game.

<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/smith_poppy_opqw">Poppy Smith</a>&nbsp;played a ball down the middle to&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/puccinelli_isabela_fmo3">Isabela Puccinelli</a>, who worked to the right of the goal and then flipped a shot to the upper left corner of the goal for a 1-0 Hutchinson lead with 42:16 to go in the first half.

The goal was Puccinelli's seventh of the season and the assist was Smith's fourth of the year.

The game remained that way until the 81st minute when Isabel Sandoval scored the equalizer for the Grizzlies with 9:07 remaining in the second half to knot the score at 1-1.

The Blue Dragons outshot Butler 12-9. Shots were 7-7 in the second half.

Hutchinson freshman goalkeeper&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;(7-2-3) made three saves, all in the second half. Butler keeper Millie Robshaw-Charlesworth had four saves.

The tightly contested defensive battle yielded only one corner kick, which was kicked by the Blue Dragons in the second half.

GAME NOTES – The Blue Dragons extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with the tie (5-0-2). … The Dragons are 12-16-4 all-time vs. Butler). … This is the first time in series history between Hutchinson and Butler that both regular-season matchups ended in a draw.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760882271854.jpeg" alt="Freshman Isabela Puccinelli celebrates her seventh goal of the season early in Saturday's 1-1 draw with the Butler Grizzlies at the Salthawk Soccer Complex. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Freshman Isabela Puccinelli celebrates her seventh goal of the season early in Saturday's 1-1 draw with the Butler Grizzlies at the Salthawk Soccer Complex. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe No. 18-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team earned a huge conference point on Saturday.The Blue Dragons battled to a 1-1 Jayhawk Conference draw with the Butler Grizzlies at the Salthawk Soccer Complex. The point earned by the tie means the Blue Dragons secured a Top 4 KJCCC finish and ensures a home game in the opening round of the Region 6 Playoffs, which start on November 1.The Blue Dragons are now 10-2-3 overall and 7-2-3 (24 points), which maintains second place in the KJCCC. The Blue Dragons have two games remaining in the regular season. Hutchinson plays host to Garden City at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Salthawk Sports Complex. Butler is 7-6-5 overall and is in third place in the Jayhawk at 6-3-3 (21 points).Hutchinson and Butler were 0-0-2 in the 2025 season series.The Blue Dragons took an early 1-0 lead just 2 minutes, 44 seconds into the game.<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/smith_poppy_opqw">Poppy Smith</a>&nbsp;played a ball down the middle to&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/puccinelli_isabela_fmo3">Isabela Puccinelli</a>, who worked to the right of the goal and then flipped a shot to the upper left corner of the goal for a 1-0 Hutchinson lead with 42:16 to go in the first half.The goal was Puccinelli's seventh of the season and the assist was Smith's fourth of the year.The game remained that way until the 81st minute when Isabel Sandoval scored the equalizer for the Grizzlies with 9:07 remaining in the second half to knot the score at 1-1.The Blue Dragons outshot Butler 12-9. Shots were 7-7 in the second half.Hutchinson freshman goalkeeper&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/bios/carvell_evie_w1nf">Evie Carvell</a>&nbsp;(7-2-3) made three saves, all in the second half. Butler keeper Millie Robshaw-Charlesworth had four saves.The tightly contested defensive battle yielded only one corner kick, which was kicked by the Blue Dragons in the second half.GAME NOTES – The Blue Dragons extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with the tie (5-0-2). … The Dragons are 12-16-4 all-time vs. Butler). … This is the first time in series history between Hutchinson and Butler that both regular-season matchups ended in a draw.

⚽ No. 18 HutchCC earns draw with Butler

The Hutchinson Community College volleyball team hit a conference-high .357 attack percentage to earn a 3-0 sweep of the Cloud County Thunderbirds on Saturday night at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

Three players reached double figures in kills as Hutchinson defeated Cloud County 25-16, 25-21, 25-16.

The Blue Dragons improved to 13-15 overall and 5-8 in the KJCCC. The Dragons travel to play Seward County next Saturday in Liberal. The Thunderbirds fell to 6-24 overall and 0-12 in the league.

The Dragons posted their sixth match of the season with a hitting percentage of .300 or better. The Dragons had 52 kills on 112 attacks and had 12 attack errors.

Sophomore outside hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/villanueva_alondra_w1k3">Alondra Villanueva</a>&nbsp;posted her team-high 13th double-double of the season with 13 kills and 15 digs. Villanueva hit .286 on 28 attacks. She added one ace serve and one block assist.

Sophomore outside hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/proctor_atlyn_jzx3">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;hit .333 on 27 swings and finished with 12 kills. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/mcneil_jaylynn_8662">Jaylynn McNeill</a>&nbsp;had 10 kills on .429 hitting. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/galliher_mattie_fggb">Mattie Galliher</a>&nbsp;had eight kills and hit .429. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/follmer_kierny_j8x3">Kierny Follmer</a>&nbsp;had five kills on .417 hitting.

The Blue Dragons out-hit Cloud County .357-.160 with 22 more kills than the T-Birds. Cloud County owned a 6-1 blocking advantage. The Dragons led in digs 53-41. Each team had four ace serves.

Sophomore setter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/reupena_angela_5uex">Angela Reupena</a>&nbsp;finished with 44 assists, the second-highest total for her this season. She also had three kills and eight digs.

Freshman libero&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/oliveira_clara_34tl">Clara Oliveira</a>&nbsp;finished with a team-high 16 digs.

Zoey Sudbeck had nine kills and Carlie Carlgren had seven kills to lead Cloud County.

The Blue Dragons earned their 20th-consecutive victory over Cloud County.

SET 1: The Blue Dragons started off strong with .393 hitting on 15 kills and 28 attacks in the opening set. Proctor and three kills and Galliher added two kills in an initial 9-2 opening surge. Cloud County then scored three in a row to pull within 9-5. Follmer, Reupena and Villanueva then had kills in consecutive rallies to led 12-5. Galliher's third kill of the set boosted the lead to 17-9. Leading 22-16, a Galliher kill and McNeill kill got the Dragons to set point and a ball-handling violation by the T-Birds gave the Dragons set point and a 25-16 win. Cloud County was held to .065 hitting in the set.

SET 2: After a 4-0 Cloud County put the Dragons behind 12-9 in the second set, it took every bit of their .459 hitting and 20 kills in the set to rally for the Dragons. Hutchinson tied the set at 15-all on a McNeill kill from a Cloud overpass. The set had 12 ties and five lead changes, the final lead change came when Proctor put away a kill and Villanueva followed for an 18-16 lead. Leading 23-21, back-to-back kills from Proctor gave the Dragons a 25-21 lead and a 2-0 match lead.

SET 3: Back-to-back McNeill kills gave the Dragons an early 7-3 lead. Another McNeill kill upped the lead to 8-4. A fourth McNeill kill of the set boosted the lead to 14-8. Cloud County got within 15-12. The Dragons answered the challenge with a 7-1 run. After a pair of dumps for kills by Reupena, an ace serve from Pricilla Raschen and a&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/pedroza_daniela_zc4p">Daniela Pedroza</a>&nbsp;kill, the Dragons led 22-13.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760882120138.jpeg" alt="The Blue Dragon volleyball team celebrates a Priscilla Rachen ace serve in the third set of a 3-0 KJCCC sweep of the Cloud County Thunderbirds on Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>The Blue Dragon volleyball team celebrates a Priscilla Rachen ace serve in the third set of a 3-0 KJCCC sweep of the Cloud County Thunderbirds on Saturday at the Sports Arena. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College volleyball team hit a conference-high .357 attack percentage to earn a 3-0 sweep of the Cloud County Thunderbirds on Saturday night at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.Three players reached double figures in kills as Hutchinson defeated Cloud County 25-16, 25-21, 25-16.The Blue Dragons improved to 13-15 overall and 5-8 in the KJCCC. The Dragons travel to play Seward County next Saturday in Liberal. The Thunderbirds fell to 6-24 overall and 0-12 in the league.The Dragons posted their sixth match of the season with a hitting percentage of .300 or better. The Dragons had 52 kills on 112 attacks and had 12 attack errors.Sophomore outside hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/villanueva_alondra_w1k3">Alondra Villanueva</a>&nbsp;posted her team-high 13th double-double of the season with 13 kills and 15 digs. Villanueva hit .286 on 28 attacks. She added one ace serve and one block assist.Sophomore outside hitter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/proctor_atlyn_jzx3">Atlyn Proctor</a>&nbsp;hit .333 on 27 swings and finished with 12 kills. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/mcneil_jaylynn_8662">Jaylynn McNeill</a>&nbsp;had 10 kills on .429 hitting. Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/galliher_mattie_fggb">Mattie Galliher</a>&nbsp;had eight kills and hit .429. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/follmer_kierny_j8x3">Kierny Follmer</a>&nbsp;had five kills on .417 hitting.The Blue Dragons out-hit Cloud County .357-.160 with 22 more kills than the T-Birds. Cloud County owned a 6-1 blocking advantage. The Dragons led in digs 53-41. Each team had four ace serves.Sophomore setter&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/reupena_angela_5uex">Angela Reupena</a>&nbsp;finished with 44 assists, the second-highest total for her this season. She also had three kills and eight digs.Freshman libero&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/oliveira_clara_34tl">Clara Oliveira</a>&nbsp;finished with a team-high 16 digs.Zoey Sudbeck had nine kills and Carlie Carlgren had seven kills to lead Cloud County.The Blue Dragons earned their 20th-consecutive victory over Cloud County.SET 1: The Blue Dragons started off strong with .393 hitting on 15 kills and 28 attacks in the opening set. Proctor and three kills and Galliher added two kills in an initial 9-2 opening surge. Cloud County then scored three in a row to pull within 9-5. Follmer, Reupena and Villanueva then had kills in consecutive rallies to led 12-5. Galliher's third kill of the set boosted the lead to 17-9. Leading 22-16, a Galliher kill and McNeill kill got the Dragons to set point and a ball-handling violation by the T-Birds gave the Dragons set point and a 25-16 win. Cloud County was held to .065 hitting in the set.SET 2: After a 4-0 Cloud County put the Dragons behind 12-9 in the second set, it took every bit of their .459 hitting and 20 kills in the set to rally for the Dragons. Hutchinson tied the set at 15-all on a McNeill kill from a Cloud overpass. The set had 12 ties and five lead changes, the final lead change came when Proctor put away a kill and Villanueva followed for an 18-16 lead. Leading 23-21, back-to-back kills from Proctor gave the Dragons a 25-21 lead and a 2-0 match lead.SET 3: Back-to-back McNeill kills gave the Dragons an early 7-3 lead. Another McNeill kill upped the lead to 8-4. A fourth McNeill kill of the set boosted the lead to 14-8. Cloud County got within 15-12. The Dragons answered the challenge with a 7-1 run. After a pair of dumps for kills by Reupena, an ace serve from Pricilla Raschen and a&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/bios/pedroza_daniela_zc4p">Daniela Pedroza</a>&nbsp;kill, the Dragons led 22-13.

🏐 Dragons earn KJCCC sweep of T-Birds

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Back at Gowans Stadium for the first time in 35 days, the Hutchinson Community College football team wasted no time putting on a show for the home crowd Saturday afternoon, scoring in nearly every possible way to extend its winning streak to 10 games for just the seventh time in program history.

Kordell Gouldsby dazzled with two punt-return touchdowns, and Derrick Salley Jr. hauled in three more scoring grabs as the No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons dominated Independence, 71-12. The win tied the fourth-longest streak in program history and marked Hutchinson’s fifth straight victory over the Pirates.

Hutchinson (6-0, 2-0 KJCCC) has now scored at least 70 points twice this season — the 19th time in program history — and improved to 61-24-5 all-time against Independence, including 35-10-2 at Gowans Stadium. The Dragons will host No. 12 Coffeyville next Saturday at 7 p.m.

Gouldsby, who entered the night with three career return touchdowns, doubled that total with 34- and 56-yard punt returns for scores. He totaled 118 return yards and 161 all-purpose yards, also adding two catches for 37 yards. Gouldsby became the first Blue Dragon to return two punts for touchdowns in a game since Tre Richardson in 2023.

Salley continued his historic season with touchdown catches of 1, 5 and 45 yards — giving him 12 on the year and tying Lonnie Crittenden (1970) and Cordarrelle Patterson (2011) for the second-most single-season touchdown receptions in program history. He finished with four receptions for 63 yards.

Quarterback Christian Johnson was sharp, completing 9 of 12 passes for 116 yards and three touchdowns. Backup Hudson Ferralez threw for 99 yards and added two short rushing scores, helping the Dragons put up 415 total yards.

The defense turned in one of its most dominant outings of the season, recording 10 sacks — tied for the third-most in school history and the most since 2019. J’Lynn Allen led the way with a career-best three. The Dragons also forced five takeaways, with interceptions by DaMun Allen, Amir Hill, and Earl Parker.

Hutchinson’s ground game controlled the tempo, outgaining the Pirates 200-29 on the ground. Daeshawn Carter led the team with 50 yards and a touchdown, while Lekedrin Harvey added 49 yards and a score.

Special teams continued to shine. Hill blocked a punt — Hutchinson’s seventh blocked kick of the season — and Alejandro de la Poza booted field goals of 31, 41, and 26 yards while going 8 of 9 on PATs to finish with 17 points.

The Dragons built a 17-0 first-quarter lead, stretched it to 37-0 by halftime, and never looked back, leading 58-6 after three quarters.

Head coach Drew Dallas notched his 55th career win on the Hutchinson sideline. The victory also ended the Dragons’ streak of 11 consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown, one of several statistical milestones in another dominant performance for the defending national champions.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760882045929.jpeg" alt="Derrick Salley Jr. (6) catches one of his three touchdown passes on Saturday in the No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons' 71-12 victory over the Independence Pirates on Saturday at Gowans Stadium. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)" />
 <figcaption>Derrick Salley Jr. (6) catches one of his three touchdown passes on Saturday in the No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons' 71-12 victory over the Independence Pirates on Saturday at Gowans Stadium. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Back at Gowans Stadium for the first time in 35 days, the Hutchinson Community College football team wasted no time putting on a show for the home crowd Saturday afternoon, scoring in nearly every possible way to extend its winning streak to 10 games for just the seventh time in program history.Kordell Gouldsby dazzled with two punt-return touchdowns, and Derrick Salley Jr. hauled in three more scoring grabs as the No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons dominated Independence, 71-12. The win tied the fourth-longest streak in program history and marked Hutchinson’s fifth straight victory over the Pirates.Hutchinson (6-0, 2-0 KJCCC) has now scored at least 70 points twice this season — the 19th time in program history — and improved to 61-24-5 all-time against Independence, including 35-10-2 at Gowans Stadium. The Dragons will host No. 12 Coffeyville next Saturday at 7 p.m.Gouldsby, who entered the night with three career return touchdowns, doubled that total with 34- and 56-yard punt returns for scores. He totaled 118 return yards and 161 all-purpose yards, also adding two catches for 37 yards. Gouldsby became the first Blue Dragon to return two punts for touchdowns in a game since Tre Richardson in 2023.Salley continued his historic season with touchdown catches of 1, 5 and 45 yards — giving him 12 on the year and tying Lonnie Crittenden (1970) and Cordarrelle Patterson (2011) for the second-most single-season touchdown receptions in program history. He finished with four receptions for 63 yards.Quarterback Christian Johnson was sharp, completing 9 of 12 passes for 116 yards and three touchdowns. Backup Hudson Ferralez threw for 99 yards and added two short rushing scores, helping the Dragons put up 415 total yards.The defense turned in one of its most dominant outings of the season, recording 10 sacks — tied for the third-most in school history and the most since 2019. J’Lynn Allen led the way with a career-best three. The Dragons also forced five takeaways, with interceptions by DaMun Allen, Amir Hill, and Earl Parker.Hutchinson’s ground game controlled the tempo, outgaining the Pirates 200-29 on the ground. Daeshawn Carter led the team with 50 yards and a touchdown, while Lekedrin Harvey added 49 yards and a score.Special teams continued to shine. Hill blocked a punt — Hutchinson’s seventh blocked kick of the season — and Alejandro de la Poza booted field goals of 31, 41, and 26 yards while going 8 of 9 on PATs to finish with 17 points.The Dragons built a 17-0 first-quarter lead, stretched it to 37-0 by halftime, and never looked back, leading 58-6 after three quarters.Head coach Drew Dallas notched his 55th career win on the Hutchinson sideline. The victory also ended the Dragons’ streak of 11 consecutive quarters without allowing a touchdown, one of several statistical milestones in another dominant performance for the defending national champions.

🏈 No. 1 HutchCC blast Pirates in return home

🎧🏈 Under the Helmet with HutchCC WR/RS Kordell Gouldsby

Location: Gowans Stadium; Hutchinson Countdown to Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. Kickoff: 1 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Rob Dreher

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 </figure>No. 1 Hutchinson CC vs. IndependenceLocation: Gowans Stadium; Hutchinson Countdown to Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. Kickoff: 1 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Rob Dreher<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a>

🎧🏈 LISTEN LIVE: No. 1 HutchCC vs. Independence

NEWTON, Kan.&nbsp; — The Hutchinson Salthawks dug deep Friday night, rallying from a two-touchdown halftime deficit to edge the winless Newton Railers 15-14 at Fischer Field in Newton.

Newton (0-7) controlled the game early, scoring twice in the first half and taking a 14-0 lead into the locker room. Hutchinson’s offense struggled to find rhythm until midway through the third quarter, when quarterback Robert Hunter led a scoring drive capped by quarterback keeper for&nbsp; a 8 yard touchdown run. A blocked extra point left the Salthawks trailing 14-6.

Momentum shifted moments later when Hutchinson’s special teams pinned Newton deep at its own 6-yard line. On the next play, the Salthawk defense broke through for a safety with 3:32 remaining in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 14-8.

Hutchinson (5-2) capitalized on the momentum, putting together a four-play, 46-yard drive capped by a 26-yard touchdown pass from Hunter to Lamar Govain with 1:14 left in the quarter. Zae Gillen’s extra point gave the Salthawks their first lead of the night, 15-14.

Newton had two late chances to reclaim the lead, but both field goal attempts missed the mark — a 35-yarder midway through the fourth quarter and a 25-yarder in the final 44 seconds. Hutchinson took over on downs and ran out the clock to seal the comeback victory.

With the win, Hutchinson improved to 5-2 and remains in contention for a good seed in the Class 5A West bracket. The Salthawks will close out the regular season next week at home against Maize South, while Newton travels to Arkansas City.

A Hutchinson win next week could secure a first-round home game when the 5A playoffs begin on Oct. 31.

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan.&nbsp; — The Hutchinson Salthawks dug deep Friday night, rallying from a two-touchdown halftime deficit to edge the winless Newton Railers 15-14 at Fischer Field in Newton.Newton (0-7) controlled the game early, scoring twice in the first half and taking a 14-0 lead into the locker room. Hutchinson’s offense struggled to find rhythm until midway through the third quarter, when quarterback Robert Hunter led a scoring drive capped by quarterback keeper for&nbsp; a 8 yard touchdown run. A blocked extra point left the Salthawks trailing 14-6.Momentum shifted moments later when Hutchinson’s special teams pinned Newton deep at its own 6-yard line. On the next play, the Salthawk defense broke through for a safety with 3:32 remaining in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 14-8.Hutchinson (5-2) capitalized on the momentum, putting together a four-play, 46-yard drive capped by a 26-yard touchdown pass from Hunter to Lamar Govain with 1:14 left in the quarter. Zae Gillen’s extra point gave the Salthawks their first lead of the night, 15-14.Newton had two late chances to reclaim the lead, but both field goal attempts missed the mark — a 35-yarder midway through the fourth quarter and a 25-yarder in the final 44 seconds. Hutchinson took over on downs and ran out the clock to seal the comeback victory.With the win, Hutchinson improved to 5-2 and remains in contention for a good seed in the Class 5A West bracket. The Salthawks will close out the regular season next week at home against Maize South, while Newton travels to Arkansas City.A Hutchinson win next week could secure a first-round home game when the 5A playoffs begin on Oct. 31.

🏈🎥 Hutch High rallies past Newton in trilling 15-14 win

Dodge City (1-5, 1-2) at Ellsworth (Iowa) (2-4), 11 a.m. No. 1 Hutchinson (5-0, 1-0) vs. Independence (3-3, 1-2), 1 p.m. No. 9 Iowa Central (4-2) at No. 12 Coffeyville (3-2, 3-0), 1 p.m. Highland (0-6, 0-3) at No. 14 Butler (3-1, 1-1), 3 p.m.

Ottawa (2-4, 0-0) at (RV) Evangel 4-2, 0-0), 1 p.m. No. 20 McPherson (6-0, 0-0) at No. 5 Friends (6-0, 0-0), 1 p.m. Kansas Wesleyan (4-2, 0-0) at Saint Mary (2-4, 0-0), 1 p.m. Avila (0-6, 0-0) at Bethany (2-4, 0-0), 1:30 p.m. No. 16 Southwestern (5-1, 0-0) at Sterling (1-5, 0-0), 1:30 p.m. Bethel (2-4, 0-0) at Tabor (2-4, 0-0), 2 p.m.

Nebraska Kearney (5-2, 3-2) at Missouri Southern (2-4, 0-4), 1 p.m. Fort Hays State (4-3, 3-2) at No. 15 Northwest Missouri (5-1, 4-0), 1:30 p.m. Central Missouri (3-3, 3-1) at Washburn (1-5, 0-4), 2 p.m. No. 6 Pittsburg State (5-2, 4-1) at Missouri Western (1-5, 0-4), 6 p.m. Emporia State (3-3, 2-2) at Central Oklahoma (3-3, 3-2), 7 p.m.

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 </figure><h2>KJCCC</h2>Dodge City (1-5, 1-2) at Ellsworth (Iowa) (2-4), 11 a.m. No. 1 Hutchinson (5-0, 1-0) vs. Independence (3-3, 1-2), 1 p.m. No. 9 Iowa Central (4-2) at No. 12 Coffeyville (3-2, 3-0), 1 p.m. Highland (0-6, 0-3) at No. 14 Butler (3-1, 1-1), 3 p.m.<h2>KCAC</h2>Ottawa (2-4, 0-0) at (RV) Evangel 4-2, 0-0), 1 p.m. No. 20 McPherson (6-0, 0-0) at No. 5 Friends (6-0, 0-0), 1 p.m. Kansas Wesleyan (4-2, 0-0) at Saint Mary (2-4, 0-0), 1 p.m. Avila (0-6, 0-0) at Bethany (2-4, 0-0), 1:30 p.m. No. 16 Southwestern (5-1, 0-0) at Sterling (1-5, 0-0), 1:30 p.m. Bethel (2-4, 0-0) at Tabor (2-4, 0-0), 2 p.m.<h2>MIAA</h2>Nebraska Kearney (5-2, 3-2) at Missouri Southern (2-4, 0-4), 1 p.m. Fort Hays State (4-3, 3-2) at No. 15 Northwest Missouri (5-1, 4-0), 1:30 p.m. Central Missouri (3-3, 3-1) at Washburn (1-5, 0-4), 2 p.m. No. 6 Pittsburg State (5-2, 4-1) at Missouri Western (1-5, 0-4), 6 p.m. Emporia State (3-3, 2-2) at Central Oklahoma (3-3, 3-2), 7 p.m.

🏈 KJCCC, KCAC, MIAA schedule for Oct. 18

Buhler (5-2) 41, Winfield (1-6) 21&nbsp; Fairfield (3-4) 52, Norwich (1-6) 6&nbsp; 2A No. 1 Southeast of Saline (7-0) 55, Halstead (1-6) 14&nbsp; Chaparral (5-2) 48, Haven (5-2) 21&nbsp; Riley County (2-5) 40, Hesston (5-2) 38&nbsp; Hutchinson (5-2) 15, Newton (0-7) 14&nbsp; Inman (6-1) 76, Bennington (0-7) 0&nbsp; Little River (6-1) 68, at Central Plains (5-2) 32&nbsp; Hillsboro (4-3) 48, Lyons (0-7) 21&nbsp; Augusta (2-5) 50, McPherson (4-3) 29&nbsp; Moundridge (6-1) 38, Sedgwick (1-6) 8&nbsp; Smoky Valley (3-4) 29, Nickerson (1-6) 7&nbsp; Pratt (6-1) 42, Clearwater (2-5) 13&nbsp; 8M-I No. 1 South Central (7-0) 68, Pratt-Skyline (4-3) 14&nbsp; 8M-II No. 5 Central Christian (7-0) 52, Pretty Prairie (0-7)&nbsp; 1A No. 2 Sterling (7-0) 75, South Sumner (2-5) 33&nbsp; Trinity Catholic (6-1) 27, Medicine Lodge (3-4) 0&nbsp; &nbsp;

Abilene	56, El Dorado	14 Andale	68, Wichita Trinity	28 Andover	48, Salina Central	21 Andover Central	55, Goddard-Eisenhower	52 Atchison	40, Parsons	34 Baldwin	37, Bishop Ward	21 Beloit	16, Ellsworth 6 Bishop Carroll	24, Wichita East	0 Blue Valley	28, Blue Valley West	21 Blue Valley North	24, Bishop Miege	20 Caney Valley	48, Galena	6 Cedar Vale-Dexter	88, Oswego	86 Centralia	16, Troy	0 Chapman	36, Marysville	16 Cherryvale	42, Leon-Bluestem	18 Cheylin	62, Triplains-Brewster	6 Cimarron	40, Southwestern Heights	14 Clifton-Clyde	54, Mankato-Rock Hills	6 Colby	44, Lakin	23 Conway Springs	17, Ellinwood	14 Council Grove	14, St. Marys	12 Cunningham	62, Argonia-Attica	14 De Soto	59, Blue Valley Southwest	33 Derby	70, Maize South	28 Dodge City	20, Garden City	14 Ellis	58, Ness City	8 Ell-Saline	50, Goessel	0 Eudora	21, Tonganoxie	17 Eureka	46, Central Heights	20 Fort Scott	20, Towanda-Circle	13 Frankfort	58, Wakefield	12 Frontenac	41, Columbus	14 Garden Plain	49, Douglass	0 Goddard	44, Arkansas City	35 Golden Plains	52, Western Plains-Healy	6 Great Bend	43, Hays	19 Hanover	26, Axtell	18 Hill City	78, Stockton	0 Hodgeman County	47, Dighton	0 Hoisington	24, Larned	20 Holcomb	20, Hugoton	14 Holton	21, Hiawatha	13 Humboldt	40, West Franklin	20 Hutchinson	15, Newton	14 Independence	24, Labette County	20 Jackson Heights	54, Valley Falls	6 Jefferson Co. North	58, McLouth	8 Jefferson West	50, Atchison County	12 Junction City	35, Washburn Rural	20 KC Piper	43, KC Turner	7 KC Sumner Academy	32, KC Harmon	6 Kinsley	28, Sublette	26 Leavenworth	56, Topeka West	6 Lebo	58, Centre-Lost Springs	0 Leoti-Wichita Co.	50, Quinter	0 Liberal	38, Ulysses	8 Lincoln	62, Sylvan-Lucas Unified	36 Linn	54, Osborne	36 Louisburg	20, Ottawa	13 Lyndon	48, Yates Center	0 Madison	42, Flinthills	20 Maize	68, Valley Center	31 Manhattan	50, Topeka High	0 Marais des Cygnes Valley	60, Southern Coffey Co.	13 Marion	28, Whitewater-Remington	12 Marmaton Valley	56, Colony-Crest	0 Maur Hill-Mount Academy	60, Horton	13 Meade	46, Spearville	0 Mill Valley	63, Olathe Northwest	28 Minneola	60, Deerfield	14 Moscow	50, Rolla	0 Mulvane	60, Coffeyville	0 Nemaha Central	48, Royal Valley	27 Neodesha	35, Baxter Springs	28 Northeast-Arma	68, West Elk	18 Oberlin-Decatur Co.	52, Atwood-Rawlins Co.	28 Olathe East	41, Shawnee Mission West	22 Olathe South	35, Gardner-Edgerton	33 Olathe West	37, Shawnee Mission East	28 Onaga	34, Pleasant Ridge	19 Oxford	65, Udall	6 Paola	49, Bonner Springs	14 Peabody-Burns	51, Chetopa	6 Phillipsburg	55, Norton	0 Pittsburg	42, Chanute	0 Pleasanton	45, Uniontown	12 Prairie View	49, Girard	20 Reno County Homeschool	52, Burlingame	14 Republic County	36, Valley Heights	11 Riverside	37, Doniphan West	0 Riverton	52, Fredonia	14 Rock Creek	48, Concordia	0 Rose Hill	55, Wellington	14 Rossville	36, Olpe	22 Rural Vista	49, Hartford	0 Russell	37, Minneapolis	36 Sabetha	42, Oskaloosa	0 Sacred Heart	41, Herington	0 Salina South	55, Haysville Campus	6 Santa Fe Trail	44, Anderson County	7 Scott City	42, Goodland	22 Sedan	54, Central Burden	20 Sharon Springs-Wallace Co.	50, Logan-Palco	0 Shawnee Heights	42, Lansing	0 Shawnee Mission North	29, Lawrence	28 Shawnee Mission Northwest	41, Shawnee Mission South	21 Silver Lake	28, Osage City	21 Smith Center	59, Oakley	14 Solomon	44, Canton-Galva	20 South Barber	58, Pawnee Heights	12 South Central	68, Pratt-Skyline	14 South Gray	52, Elkhart	20 Spring Hill	43, Emporia	0 St. Francis	24, Hoxie	20 St. James Academy	38, Kapaun Mt. Carmel	35 St. John	64, Stafford	36 St. Marys Colgan	59, Erie	0 St. Thomas Aquinas	35, Blue Valley Northwest	7 Stanton County	60, KC East Christian	20 Thunder Ridge	50, Pike Valley	0 Topeka Hayden	48, Perry-Lecompton	7 Topeka Seaman	40, Basehor-Linwood	4 Tulsa NOAH-Homeschool, OK	62, St. Marys Academy	6 Victoria	64, Macksville	6 Wabaunsee	36, Mission Valley	21 WaKeeney-Trego	48, La Crosse	0 Wamego	28, Clay Center	14 Washington County	78, Lakeside-Downs	16 Wellsville	72, Osawatomie	0 Weskan	46, Northern Valley	0 Wheatland-Grinnell	34, Tribune-Greeley Co.	6 Wichita Heights	64, Wichita North	0 Wichita Northwest	52, Wichita South	0 Wichita Southeast	53, Wichita West	0

<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1504107504066325%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div><h2>Hutch Post Area Scores</h2>Buhler (5-2) 41, Winfield (1-6) 21&nbsp; Fairfield (3-4) 52, Norwich (1-6) 6&nbsp; 2A No. 1 Southeast of Saline (7-0) 55, Halstead (1-6) 14&nbsp; Chaparral (5-2) 48, Haven (5-2) 21&nbsp; Riley County (2-5) 40, Hesston (5-2) 38&nbsp; Hutchinson (5-2) 15, Newton (0-7) 14&nbsp; Inman (6-1) 76, Bennington (0-7) 0&nbsp; Little River (6-1) 68, at Central Plains (5-2) 32&nbsp; Hillsboro (4-3) 48, Lyons (0-7) 21&nbsp; Augusta (2-5) 50, McPherson (4-3) 29&nbsp; Moundridge (6-1) 38, Sedgwick (1-6) 8&nbsp; Smoky Valley (3-4) 29, Nickerson (1-6) 7&nbsp; Pratt (6-1) 42, Clearwater (2-5) 13&nbsp; 8M-I No. 1 South Central (7-0) 68, Pratt-Skyline (4-3) 14&nbsp; 8M-II No. 5 Central Christian (7-0) 52, Pretty Prairie (0-7)&nbsp; 1A No. 2 Sterling (7-0) 75, South Sumner (2-5) 33&nbsp; Trinity Catholic (6-1) 27, Medicine Lodge (3-4) 0&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>State Scores</h2>Abilene	56, El Dorado	14 Andale	68, Wichita Trinity	28 Andover	48, Salina Central	21 Andover Central	55, Goddard-Eisenhower	52 Atchison	40, Parsons	34 Baldwin	37, Bishop Ward	21 Beloit	16, Ellsworth 6 Bishop Carroll	24, Wichita East	0 Blue Valley	28, Blue Valley West	21 Blue Valley North	24, Bishop Miege	20 Caney Valley	48, Galena	6 Cedar Vale-Dexter	88, Oswego	86 Centralia	16, Troy	0 Chapman	36, Marysville	16 Cherryvale	42, Leon-Bluestem	18 Cheylin	62, Triplains-Brewster	6 Cimarron	40, Southwestern Heights	14 Clifton-Clyde	54, Mankato-Rock Hills	6 Colby	44, Lakin	23 Conway Springs	17, Ellinwood	14 Council Grove	14, St. Marys	12 Cunningham	62, Argonia-Attica	14 De Soto	59, Blue Valley Southwest	33 Derby	70, Maize South	28 Dodge City	20, Garden City	14 Ellis	58, Ness City	8 Ell-Saline	50, Goessel	0 Eudora	21, Tonganoxie	17 Eureka	46, Central Heights	20 Fort Scott	20, Towanda-Circle	13 Frankfort	58, Wakefield	12 Frontenac	41, Columbus	14 Garden Plain	49, Douglass	0 Goddard	44, Arkansas City	35 Golden Plains	52, Western Plains-Healy	6 Great Bend	43, Hays	19 Hanover	26, Axtell	18 Hill City	78, Stockton	0 Hodgeman County	47, Dighton	0 Hoisington	24, Larned	20 Holcomb	20, Hugoton	14 Holton	21, Hiawatha	13 Humboldt	40, West Franklin	20 Hutchinson	15, Newton	14 Independence	24, Labette County	20 Jackson Heights	54, Valley Falls	6 Jefferson Co. North	58, McLouth	8 Jefferson West	50, Atchison County	12 Junction City	35, Washburn Rural	20 KC Piper	43, KC Turner	7 KC Sumner Academy	32, KC Harmon	6 Kinsley	28, Sublette	26 Leavenworth	56, Topeka West	6 Lebo	58, Centre-Lost Springs	0 Leoti-Wichita Co.	50, Quinter	0 Liberal	38, Ulysses	8 Lincoln	62, Sylvan-Lucas Unified	36 Linn	54, Osborne	36 Louisburg	20, Ottawa	13 Lyndon	48, Yates Center	0 Madison	42, Flinthills	20 Maize	68, Valley Center	31 Manhattan	50, Topeka High	0 Marais des Cygnes Valley	60, Southern Coffey Co.	13 Marion	28, Whitewater-Remington	12 Marmaton Valley	56, Colony-Crest	0 Maur Hill-Mount Academy	60, Horton	13 Meade	46, Spearville	0 Mill Valley	63, Olathe Northwest	28 Minneola	60, Deerfield	14 Moscow	50, Rolla	0 Mulvane	60, Coffeyville	0 Nemaha Central	48, Royal Valley	27 Neodesha	35, Baxter Springs	28 Northeast-Arma	68, West Elk	18 Oberlin-Decatur Co.	52, Atwood-Rawlins Co.	28 Olathe East	41, Shawnee Mission West	22 Olathe South	35, Gardner-Edgerton	33 Olathe West	37, Shawnee Mission East	28 Onaga	34, Pleasant Ridge	19 Oxford	65, Udall	6 Paola	49, Bonner Springs	14 Peabody-Burns	51, Chetopa	6 Phillipsburg	55, Norton	0 Pittsburg	42, Chanute	0 Pleasanton	45, Uniontown	12 Prairie View	49, Girard	20 Reno County Homeschool	52, Burlingame	14 Republic County	36, Valley Heights	11 Riverside	37, Doniphan West	0 Riverton	52, Fredonia	14 Rock Creek	48, Concordia	0 Rose Hill	55, Wellington	14 Rossville	36, Olpe	22 Rural Vista	49, Hartford	0 Russell	37, Minneapolis	36 Sabetha	42, Oskaloosa	0 Sacred Heart	41, Herington	0 Salina South	55, Haysville Campus	6 Santa Fe Trail	44, Anderson County	7 Scott City	42, Goodland	22 Sedan	54, Central Burden	20 Sharon Springs-Wallace Co.	50, Logan-Palco	0 Shawnee Heights	42, Lansing	0 Shawnee Mission North	29, Lawrence	28 Shawnee Mission Northwest	41, Shawnee Mission South	21 Silver Lake	28, Osage City	21 Smith Center	59, Oakley	14 Solomon	44, Canton-Galva	20 South Barber	58, Pawnee Heights	12 South Central	68, Pratt-Skyline	14 South Gray	52, Elkhart	20 Spring Hill	43, Emporia	0 St. Francis	24, Hoxie	20 St. James Academy	38, Kapaun Mt. Carmel	35 St. John	64, Stafford	36 St. Marys Colgan	59, Erie	0 St. Thomas Aquinas	35, Blue Valley Northwest	7 Stanton County	60, KC East Christian	20 Thunder Ridge	50, Pike Valley	0 Topeka Hayden	48, Perry-Lecompton	7 Topeka Seaman	40, Basehor-Linwood	4 Tulsa NOAH-Homeschool, OK	62, St. Marys Academy	6 Victoria	64, Macksville	6 Wabaunsee	36, Mission Valley	21 WaKeeney-Trego	48, La Crosse	0 Wamego	28, Clay Center	14 Washington County	78, Lakeside-Downs	16 Wellsville	72, Osawatomie	0 Weskan	46, Northern Valley	0 Wheatland-Grinnell	34, Tribune-Greeley Co.	6 Wichita Heights	64, Wichita North	0 Wichita Northwest	52, Wichita South	0 Wichita Southeast	53, Wichita West	0

🏈 Week 7 Hutch Post area high school football scoreboard

With more than 2,200 miles covered and three victories under its belt since its last home game on September 13, the Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragon football team finally returns to Gowans Stadium Saturday afternoon.

The No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons (5-0, 1-0 KJCCC) continues Jayhawk Conference play against the Independence Pirates (3-3, 1-2 KJCCC) at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.

The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 12:30 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Rob Dreher (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed live only on the Blue Dragon Sports Network.

Now riding a nine-game winning streak dating back to last season, the Blue Dragons return home after a Jayhawk Conference-opening 44-3 victory last Saturday at Dodge City.

The Blue Dragon defense continued to excel, not allowing a touchdown for a second-straight game and a streak of nine overall quarters dating back to the fourth quarter of the Iowa Central game on September 20.

Hutchinson's defense will get a big challenge today as Independence comes into the game as the Jayhawk Conference's No. 1-ranked and NJCAA No. 4-ranked passing offense. Averaging slightly more than 38 pass attempts per game, the Pirates are averaging 284.0 passing yards per game. Pirate freshman quarterback Keegan Anderson completes 61.5 percent of his passes and has thrown for 12 touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Blue Dragons have racked up 23 quarterback sacks and have 10 interceptions this season.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/moorer_kevin_g4lb">Kevin Moorer</a>&nbsp;have 4.5 quarterback sacks per game. M.J. Graham has four interceptions and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/allen_da-mun_9wzy">Da'Mun Allen</a>&nbsp;has three. Allen is coming off a two-interception game last week against Dodge City.

Hutchinson ranks No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense at 11.0 points per game allowed. The Blue Dragons rank No. 3 in total defense (212.6 ypg), No. 3 in rush defense (52.2 ypg) and No. 12 in pass defense (160.4 ppg.)

Offensively, the Blue Dragons are No. 2 in the NJCAA in scoring offense at 47.0 points per game and No. 10 in total offense at 424.4 yards per game.

Last week against Dodge City, quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;threw for three touchdowns and was 17 of 30 passing for 239 yards. Johnson earned KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the second time this season, adding a career-high 70 rushing yards to his performance against the Conquistadors.

The Blue Dragons rolled up 382 total yards. Receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>, had his third 100-yard game of the season with seven catches for 135 yards. He had a 40-yard touchdown reception to continue his streak to five-straight games with a touchdown reception.

Series History vs. Independence&nbsp;- Saturday's meeting will be the 90th all-time between Hutchinson and Independence. The Blue Dragons own a 60-24-5 series advantage over the Pirates and are on a four-game win streak.

The 60 wins over Independence are the most by the Blue Dragons against any opponent in team history.

The Blue Dragons are 26-14-3 against Independence in games played in Independence. The Dragons are 34-10-2 in games played in Hutchinson.

Hutchinson owns a 4-0 record against Independence in KJCCC/Region 6 Playoff games.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760716783817.jpeg" alt="The No. 1-ranked Blue Dragon football team takes on the No. 4 passing offense in the nation on Saturday as Independence comes to Gowans Stadium for a 1 p.m. kickoff. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>The No. 1-ranked Blue Dragon football team takes on the No. 4 passing offense in the nation on Saturday as Independence comes to Gowans Stadium for a 1 p.m. kickoff. (Sydney Holzrichter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationWith more than 2,200 miles covered and three victories under its belt since its last home game on September 13, the Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragon football team finally returns to Gowans Stadium Saturday afternoon.The No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons (5-0, 1-0 KJCCC) continues Jayhawk Conference play against the Independence Pirates (3-3, 1-2 KJCCC) at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Gowans Stadium.<div>BLUE DRAGON FOOTBALL No. 1 Hutchinson (5-0, 1-0) vs. Independence (3-3, 1-2) When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Where: Gowans Stadium, Hutchinson, KS Kickoff: 1 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5), 12:30 p.m.</a>&nbsp;- Sean Boston (PBP); Rob Dreher (Color) Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=2915820">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 12:30 p.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/files/Game_6_-_Independence.pdf">CLICK FOR FULL BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a></div>The game will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and on sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) beginning at 12:30 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Rob Dreher (color) calling the action. The game will be streamed live only on the Blue Dragon Sports Network.Now riding a nine-game winning streak dating back to last season, the Blue Dragons return home after a Jayhawk Conference-opening 44-3 victory last Saturday at Dodge City.The Blue Dragon defense continued to excel, not allowing a touchdown for a second-straight game and a streak of nine overall quarters dating back to the fourth quarter of the Iowa Central game on September 20.Hutchinson's defense will get a big challenge today as Independence comes into the game as the Jayhawk Conference's No. 1-ranked and NJCAA No. 4-ranked passing offense. Averaging slightly more than 38 pass attempts per game, the Pirates are averaging 284.0 passing yards per game. Pirate freshman quarterback Keegan Anderson completes 61.5 percent of his passes and has thrown for 12 touchdowns and two interceptions.The Blue Dragons have racked up 23 quarterback sacks and have 10 interceptions this season.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/wiley_darius_xg0z">Darius Wiley</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/moorer_kevin_g4lb">Kevin Moorer</a>&nbsp;have 4.5 quarterback sacks per game. M.J. Graham has four interceptions and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/allen_da-mun_9wzy">Da'Mun Allen</a>&nbsp;has three. Allen is coming off a two-interception game last week against Dodge City.Hutchinson ranks No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense at 11.0 points per game allowed. The Blue Dragons rank No. 3 in total defense (212.6 ypg), No. 3 in rush defense (52.2 ypg) and No. 12 in pass defense (160.4 ppg.)Offensively, the Blue Dragons are No. 2 in the NJCAA in scoring offense at 47.0 points per game and No. 10 in total offense at 424.4 yards per game.Last week against Dodge City, quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/johnson_christian_b2h0">Christian Johnson</a>&nbsp;threw for three touchdowns and was 17 of 30 passing for 239 yards. Johnson earned KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the second time this season, adding a career-high 70 rushing yards to his performance against the Conquistadors.The Blue Dragons rolled up 382 total yards. Receiver&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/bios/salley_jr._derrick_8ftn">Derrick Salley Jr.</a>, had his third 100-yard game of the season with seven catches for 135 yards. He had a 40-yard touchdown reception to continue his streak to five-straight games with a touchdown reception.Series History vs. Independence&nbsp;- Saturday's meeting will be the 90th all-time between Hutchinson and Independence. The Blue Dragons own a 60-24-5 series advantage over the Pirates and are on a four-game win streak.The 60 wins over Independence are the most by the Blue Dragons against any opponent in team history.The Blue Dragons are 26-14-3 against Independence in games played in Independence. The Dragons are 34-10-2 in games played in Hutchinson.Hutchinson owns a 4-0 record against Independence in KJCCC/Region 6 Playoff games.

🏈 No. 1 Blue Dragons take on Indy in return to Gowans Stadium

Several area athletes will compete for state titles this weekend as the Kansas State High School Activities Association Girls Tennis Championships begin today and continue Saturday at four sites across the state.

<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/girls%20tennis/state/50/2">Click here</a> to follow the action with live results.

Hutchinson High senior Layni Hagley (12) qualified for the Class 5A tournament at Kossover Tennis Center with a 12-16 record.

Buhler, McPherson and Hesston are well represented at the Class 4A tournament at Harmon Park Tennis Complex.

Buhler’s Sofia Spies (10) enters singles play at 24-6, joined by teammate Gabriella Gillespie (9) at 19-11.
McPherson’s Maryn Sandbo (12) carries a 27-5 singles record, while Mayson Wiens (9) is 14-3.
From Hesston, Aubrey Koehn (11) and Laine Widener (9) both qualified in singles with marks of 18-11 and 17-9, respectively.

In doubles, Buhler’s Emily Allen (11) and Kylee Bradshaw (12) take a 22-12 record into competition.
McPherson features two pairs — Quinn Liebl (10) and Avery Unruh (11) (28-3) along with Lleyton Kuhn (9) and Alexandria Rodriguez (11) (11-1).
Hesston’s doubles teams include Elyse Griffin (12) and Sage Bartel (9) (18-5), and Caroline Yoder (12) with Candice Tolle (11) (15-10).

At the Salina Tennis Center, Haven and Sterling will compete in Class 3-1A.
Haven’s Kensie Popp (11) enters singles play at 13-8, while Sterling senior Chelsie Brown (12) brings an undefeated 29-0 mark.

In doubles, Haven’s Bayleigh Minnis (12) and Karlee Cooprider (12) are 14-10, and Sterling’s Jaiden Jaeger (12) and Danika Zimmerman (11) hold a 24-5 record.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760712502703.png" alt="Photo Courtesy KSHSAA" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy KSHSAA</figcaption>
 </figure>Several area athletes will compete for state titles this weekend as the Kansas State High School Activities Association Girls Tennis Championships begin today and continue Saturday at four sites across the state.<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/react/activity/tournament/info/girls%20tennis/state/50/2">Click here</a> to follow the action with live results.<h2>Class 5A — Topeka</h2>Hutchinson High senior Layni Hagley (12) qualified for the Class 5A tournament at Kossover Tennis Center with a 12-16 record.<h2>Class 4A — Prairie Village</h2>Buhler, McPherson and Hesston are well represented at the Class 4A tournament at Harmon Park Tennis Complex.Buhler’s Sofia Spies (10) enters singles play at 24-6, joined by teammate Gabriella Gillespie (9) at 19-11.
McPherson’s Maryn Sandbo (12) carries a 27-5 singles record, while Mayson Wiens (9) is 14-3.
From Hesston, Aubrey Koehn (11) and Laine Widener (9) both qualified in singles with marks of 18-11 and 17-9, respectively.In doubles, Buhler’s Emily Allen (11) and Kylee Bradshaw (12) take a 22-12 record into competition.
McPherson features two pairs — Quinn Liebl (10) and Avery Unruh (11) (28-3) along with Lleyton Kuhn (9) and Alexandria Rodriguez (11) (11-1).
Hesston’s doubles teams include Elyse Griffin (12) and Sage Bartel (9) (18-5), and Caroline Yoder (12) with Candice Tolle (11) (15-10).<h2>Class 3-1A — Salina</h2>At the Salina Tennis Center, Haven and Sterling will compete in Class 3-1A.
Haven’s Kensie Popp (11) enters singles play at 13-8, while Sterling senior Chelsie Brown (12) brings an undefeated 29-0 mark.In doubles, Haven’s Bayleigh Minnis (12) and Karlee Cooprider (12) are 14-10, and Sterling’s Jaiden Jaeger (12) and Danika Zimmerman (11) hold a 24-5 record.

🎾 Area qualifiers competing at KSHSAA Girls State Tennis Championships

NEWTON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks return to the road tonight to take on Newton at Fischer Field with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Hutchinson (4-2) comes in off a strong performance with the win over Campus 42-0 last week at home. Newton is looking for its first win of the season

Fans can tune in starting at 6 p.m. with the Kansas Kickoff Show from Kpreps and KSHSAA Covered, followed at 6:30 p.m. by the Salthawk Pregame Show presented by Papa John’s Pizza.

The award-winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew will have the call, with Glen Grunwald on play-by-play, Dan “Coach Nac” Naccarato providing analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fans can catch the game on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM, with audio streaming on kwbwradio.com and pay-per-view video streaming on hutchpost.com as well as on the Newton High Hudl.com channel beginning at 7:00pm. <a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/newton/organization/50/newton-high-school/schedule?date=2025-10-12T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&amp;range=Week&amp;s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2ODM2ODg1NDg2NWQ5MGFiNDlkZmY4MWU%3D">CLICK HERE!</a>

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 </figure>NEWTON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks return to the road tonight to take on Newton at Fischer Field with kickoff at 7 p.m.Hutchinson (4-2) comes in off a strong performance with the win over Campus 42-0 last week at home. Newton is looking for its first win of the seasonFans can tune in starting at 6 p.m. with the Kansas Kickoff Show from Kpreps and KSHSAA Covered, followed at 6:30 p.m. by the Salthawk Pregame Show presented by Papa John’s Pizza.The award-winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew will have the call, with Glen Grunwald on play-by-play, Dan “Coach Nac” Naccarato providing analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fans can catch the game on KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM, with audio streaming on kwbwradio.com and pay-per-view video streaming on hutchpost.com as well as on the Newton High Hudl.com channel beginning at 7:00pm. <a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/newton/organization/50/newton-high-school/schedule?date=2025-10-12T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&amp;range=Week&amp;s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2ODM2ODg1NDg2NWQ5MGFiNDlkZmY4MWU%3D">CLICK HERE!</a>

🏈🎥🎧 Hutch High travels to Newton for final road game of regular season

All games kickoff at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Buhler (4-2) vs. Winfield (1-5) Fairfield (2-4) vs. Norwich (1-5) Halstead (1-5) vs. 2A No. 1 Southeast of Saline (6-0) Haven (5-1) vs. Chaparral (4-2) Hesston (5-1) at Riley County (1-5) Hutchinson (4-2) at Newton (0-6) Inman (5-1) vs. Bennington (0-6) Little River (5-1) at Central Plains (5-1) Lyons (0-6) at Hillsboro (3-3) McPherson (4-2) vs. Augusta (1-5) Moundridge (5-1) at Sedgwick (1-5) Nickerson (1-5) at Smoky Valley (2-4) Pratt (5-1) at Clearwater (2-4) Pratt-Skyline (4-2) vs. 8M-I No. 1 South Central (5-0) Pretty Prairie (0-6) at 8M-II No. 5 Central Christian (6-0) 1A No. 2 Sterling (6-0) at South Sumner (2-4) Trinity Catholic (5-1) vs. Medicine Lodge (3-3)

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 </figure>All games kickoff at 7 p.m. unless otherwise notedBuhler (4-2) vs. Winfield (1-5) Fairfield (2-4) vs. Norwich (1-5) Halstead (1-5) vs. 2A No. 1 Southeast of Saline (6-0) Haven (5-1) vs. Chaparral (4-2) Hesston (5-1) at Riley County (1-5) Hutchinson (4-2) at Newton (0-6) Inman (5-1) vs. Bennington (0-6) Little River (5-1) at Central Plains (5-1) Lyons (0-6) at Hillsboro (3-3) McPherson (4-2) vs. Augusta (1-5) Moundridge (5-1) at Sedgwick (1-5) Nickerson (1-5) at Smoky Valley (2-4) Pratt (5-1) at Clearwater (2-4) Pratt-Skyline (4-2) vs. 8M-I No. 1 South Central (5-0) Pretty Prairie (0-6) at 8M-II No. 5 Central Christian (6-0) 1A No. 2 Sterling (6-0) at South Sumner (2-4) Trinity Catholic (5-1) vs. Medicine Lodge (3-3)

🏈 Week 7 Hutch Post area high school football schedule

🎧🏈 High school football Week 7; 🏀 Big 12 releases men's preseason poll

Oklahoma Wesleyan University will open the 2025 KCAC men’s basketball season as the team to beat, earning the No. 1 ranking in both the preseason coaches’ and media polls released Thursday by the conference office.

The Eagles, who captured last year’s regular-season title and advanced to the NAIA national championship game, collected 162 total points and seven first-place votes in the coaches’ poll. Friends University was close behind with 156 points and six first-place votes. Bethel College and the University of Saint Mary tied for third with 139 points each, with Bethel claiming the final first-place vote. Southwestern College rounded out the top five at 128 points.

McPherson College earned the No. 7 spot in the coaches’ poll, while Sterling College was ranked 11th as both teams look to move up after competitive showings last season.

In the media poll, Oklahoma Wesleyan again edged Friends for the top spot by a single point — 159 to 158. The University of Saint Mary followed in third with 137 points and one first-place vote, while Southwestern (126) and Bethel (122) completed the top five.

McPherson was picked ninth by the media, and Sterling landed at No. 11.

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 </figure>Oklahoma Wesleyan University will open the 2025 KCAC men’s basketball season as the team to beat, earning the No. 1 ranking in both the preseason coaches’ and media polls released Thursday by the conference office.The Eagles, who captured last year’s regular-season title and advanced to the NAIA national championship game, collected 162 total points and seven first-place votes in the coaches’ poll. Friends University was close behind with 156 points and six first-place votes. Bethel College and the University of Saint Mary tied for third with 139 points each, with Bethel claiming the final first-place vote. Southwestern College rounded out the top five at 128 points.McPherson College earned the No. 7 spot in the coaches’ poll, while Sterling College was ranked 11th as both teams look to move up after competitive showings last season.In the media poll, Oklahoma Wesleyan again edged Friends for the top spot by a single point — 159 to 158. The University of Saint Mary followed in third with 137 points and one first-place vote, while Southwestern (126) and Bethel (122) completed the top five.McPherson was picked ninth by the media, and Sterling landed at No. 11.

🏀 KCAC releases men’s preseason polls

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MANHATTAN, Kan. &ndash; Junior guard <dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/p-j-haggerty/12751" rel="smarttag" rev="12751">P.J. Haggerty</a></dfn> has been named to the 10-member Preseason All-Big 12 team by the league coaches, as the conference announced its annual preseason poll and all-conference teams on Thursday morning (Oct. 16). A consensus Second Team All-American and AAC Player of the Year at Memphis, Haggerty is one of three newcomers on the Preseason All-Big 12 team, along with freshman phenoms AJ Dybantsa of BYU and Darryn Peterson of Kansas. The trio of newcomers are joined by seven returners in BYU's Richie Saunders, Houston's Emanuel Sharp, Joseph Tugler and Milos Uzan, Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey and Texas Tech's Christian Anderson and JT Toppin. Dybantsa, Uzan, Peterson and Toppin were all unanimous selections. Toppin and Peterson were named the Preseason Player and Freshman of the Year, while Toppin's teammate LeJuan Watts was selected as the Preseason Newcomer of the Year. K-State was picked ninth in the 16-team preseason poll with 117 points, just three points behind eighth-place Cincinnati and 27 points ahead of 10th-place TCU. Reigning regular-season and tournament champion Houston was selected first with 224 points and 14 of the 16 first-place votes followed by second-place BYU (204 points, one first-place vote) and third-place Texas Tech (200 points). The rest of the top-7 included Arizona (179 points, one first-place vote), Iowa State (170), Kansas (163) and Baylor (137).
 The rest of the preseason poll included eighth-place Cincinnati (120) followed by K-State, TCU, West Virginia, Oklahoma State, Utah, UCF, Colorado and Arizona State. Haggerty's selection marks the second straight year that a Wildcat has been named to the preseason all-conference team (<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coleman-hawkins/12179" rel="smarttag" rev="12179">Coleman Hawkins</a></dfn>, 2024) by the league coaches. He is one of nine players in school history to be chosen for preseason all-conference honors dating to Manny Dies in 1998-99. Others include Jacob Pullen and Curtis Kelly in 2010-11, Rodney McGruder in 2012-13 and Marcus Foster in 2014-15 and Barry Brown Jr. and Dean Wade in 2018-19. Haggerty is coming off a career year in 2024-25, in which, he became the first Division I player since Ja Morant in 2018-19 to average 21.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals to go with 6.5 free throws per game. He ranked third nationally in both scoring (21.7 ppg.) and total points (759), while his 759 points were an AAC single-season record and the most since Dajuan Wagner (762) set the school single-season record in 2001-02. He became the first Memphis Tiger since 2008 to be named an AP All-American, while he was selected as the AAC Player of the Year, First Team All-AAC and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2025 AAC Championship. K-State will play the first of two exhibition games on Friday, Oct. 24 at Missouri before hosting Division II foe Newman the following Friday (Oct. 31) at 7 p.m. The season opener is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 against UNC Greensboro. Game times and TV designations were released on Tuesday (Oct. 14) and can be viewed by clicking on this <a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule">link</a>. The athletics department has announced the on-sale dates for men's and women's basketball conference single-game tickets, along with the Big Game Mini Plan&nbsp;for men's basketball.</div>

🏀 K-State’s Haggerty named to the preseason All-Big 12 Team

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LAWRENCE, Kan. &ndash; Kansas freshman sensation <dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/darryn-peterson/16518" rel="smarttag" rev="16518">Darryn Peterson</a></dfn> has been named the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year and preseason all-conference as the league announced its coaches' preseason honors today. Kansas finished sixth in the coaches' preseason poll garnering 163 points. Houston (224 points) is the coaches' favorite followed by BYU (204), Texas Tech (200), Arizona (179), and Iowa State (170). Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team or student-athletes in the poll. Peterson was one of four unanimous selections by the coaches on the Preseason All-Big 12 team. A 6-foot-6 guard from Canton, Ohio, Peterson is one of Kansas' highest-ever recruited players after earning Naismith Trophy High School Player of the Year and McDonald's All-American honors following the 2024-25 season. Last season, Peterson averaged 30.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game. He ended 2024-25 ranked No. 1 by 247Sports.com and On3.com. Peterson is the third No. 1 national recruit to play for Hall of Fame coach <dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/bill-self/938" rel="smarttag" rev="938">Bill Self</a></dfn> at Kansas, joining Andrew Wiggins and Josh Jackson. Historically, Peterson is the 10th Jayhawk to be named Big 12 Preseason Freshman of the Year in the 30-year history of the conference. He joins Quentin Grimes (2018-19), Jackson (2016-17), Cheick Diallo (2015-16), Cliff Alexander (co-2014-15), Wiggins (2013-14), Josh Selby (2010-11), Julian Wright (2005-06), David Padgett (co-2003-04), and Nick Collison (1999-2000). 
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 Fans will get a first look at the 2025-26 Jayhawks at Late Night in the Phog presented by Hy-Vee on Friday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. CT, inside historic Allen Fieldhouse. Big 12 Coaches Preseason Poll Rank, Team (first place votes) &ndash; points 1. Houston (14) &ndash; 224 2. BYU (1) &ndash; 204 3. Texas Tech &ndash; 200 4. Arizona (1) &ndash; 179 5. Iowa State &ndash; 170 6. KANSAS &ndash; 163 7. Baylor &ndash; 137 8. Cincinnati &ndash; 120 9. K-State &ndash; 117 10. TCU &ndash; 90 11. West Virginia &ndash; 79 12. Oklahoma State &ndash; 77 13. Utah &ndash; 50 14. UCF &ndash; 39 15. Colorado &ndash; 37 16. Arizona State &ndash; 34 Preseason All-Big 12 Team AJ Dybantsa, BYU* Richie Saunders, BYU Emanuel Sharp, Houston Joseph Tugler, Houston Milos Uzan, Houston* Tamin Lipsey, Iowa State DARRYN PETERSON, KANSAS* P.J. Haggerty, K-State Christian Anderson, Texas Tech JT Toppin, Texas Tech* *-unanimous selection Preseason Player of the Year:&nbsp;JT Toppin, Texas Tech Preseason Newcomer of the Year:&nbsp;LeJuan Watts, Texas Tech Preseason Freshman of the Year:DARRYN PETERSON, KANSAS</div>

🏀 KU’s Peterson named preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year