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MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;- Kansas State head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1637">Chris Klieman</a>&nbsp;earlier in the week insisted that Tulane was a good team. Unfortunately, the Wildcats found out exactly how good the Green Wave was on Saturday. <a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8597">Adrian Martinez</a>&nbsp;threw for 150 yards and one touchdown, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7993">Deuce Vaughn</a>&nbsp;added 81 yards on the ground, but the Wildcats found difficulty converting on third and fourth down and an exhausted defense struggled to put the brakes on late in a 17-10 loss to Tulane in front of a sellout crowd at Bill&nbsp;Snyder Family Stadium. Despite its challenges, K-State was tied 10-10 heading into the final 5 minutes. However, Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt showed his moxie with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Tyrick James with 4 minutes and 27 seconds remaining. The Wildcats were unable to answer, and the Green Wave took control and converted on fourth-and-1 from their own 24-yard line in the final minute to secure their first win over a Power 5 conference team since 2010. "Adversity has struck and how are we going to respond to adversity? All of us — players and coaches," Klieman said. "We knew this was going to be a tough game. Tulane had a chance to beat Oklahoma last year. We knew we had to play really well to beat these guys. "We played hard, but we didn't execute very well." K-State, 2-1, entered with an 80-8 record against non-conference foes in Manhattan since 1990, and the Wildcats sought their third undefeated non-conference regular season in four years. American Athletic Conference member Tulane improved to 3-0 for the first time since 1998, and gave head coach Willie Fritz the first victory against a Power 5 opponent in his career. "I feel like some of us came out dead, especially myself," said K-State safety&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8599">Kobe Savage</a>, who had a career-high seven tackles and one interception. "I didn't bring the energy like I should have early on. We definitely have to bring that, especially against OU." K-State will begin its Big 12 Conference schedule when it meets No. 6 Oklahoma in a 7 p.m. kickoff on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. "This team is resilient," said Martinez, who completed 21 of 31 passes for 150 yards and threw his first touchdown as a Wildcat while committing no turnovers. "We have a lot of great leaders and a lot of veteran leaders. It's some adversity. We're 0-0 in conference play. That's the next step for us. We're going to have our eyes set on the next week. "We know we have a talented squad and one that can bounce back. That's our focus." Although K-State and Tulane both had 336 total yards, both offenses struggled in sustaining drives. Tulane went 1 for 12 on third down while K-State went 2 of 15. The Wildcats also went just 1 of 5 on fourth down. None proved more costly than when the Wildcats faced fourth-and-1 at the Tulane 44-yard line late in the game but were unable to keep alive their drive. That set up Tulane at its own 48. Pratt rushed for 11 yards, completed a 15-yard pass, then scrambled for 21 yards to the K-State 5. A 1-yard rush by running back Iverson Celestine set up Pratt's short touchdown pass for a 17-10 lead. The Wildcats saw their ensuing drive stall and the Green Wave ran out the clock on one of their biggest victories in two decades. "I feel like we did everything to put ourselves in successful situations," Vaughn said. "At that point we've just got to be able to execute." Vaughn had 20 carries for 81 yards, bringing an unfortunate end to his streak of eight consecutive 100-yard rushing games and a streak of nine straight games with a rushing touchdown. "They played good defense," Vaughn said. "I'll give my hats off to those boys. They stayed in their run gaps. They were very patient, safety wise, linebacker wise of filling gaps. That's one of the things they were saying constantly throughout the game was 'stay in your gaps, stay in your gaps,' and they did a really good job." Pratt went 13 of 26 for 176 yards and one touchdown and two interceptions while adding a career-high 87 rushing yards on 12 carries for the Green Wave, who suffered a 40-35 loss at No. 2 Oklahoma last season in Norman. "Their kid was a stud," Klieman said. "Their quarterback was a stud and they gave it to him and he made the play." Tulane struck first when running back Tyjae Spears, playing as Wildcat quarterback, ran one yard into the end zone to cap a 9-play, 91-yard drive with 3:13 left in the first quarter. It was the longest drive allowed by the K-State defense this season and marked the first time the Wildcats trailed by a touchdown. Martinez and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8130">Kade Warner</a>&nbsp;combined to tie the score at 7-7 with 2:43 left in the second quarter when Martinez threw his prettiest and longest pass of the season — a 21-yard completion to high-flying Warner, who hauled into the ball in the corner of the end zone and showed off his strength and concentration by maintaining possession despite being struck by two different defenders on his way to the turf. Then the K-State defense sprang into action. Pratt threw a dart down the middle of the field that linebacker&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7932">Daniel Green</a>&nbsp;picked off and returned 49 yards down the Green Wave sideline with 28 seconds remaining in the second quarter. It marked Pratt's first interception of the season and the second interception by Green in two games. Martinez took over at the Tulane 23 and got the ball to the 4 before his incompletion through the back of the end zone prompted a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8127">Chris Tennant</a>&nbsp;22-yard field goal as time expired for halftime. Unfortunately, that marked the final score for the Wildcats, who now have one week to bounce back against the Sooners. "I have full confidence in all those people downstairs (in the locker room)," Green said. "We're a family down there. I love those boys. This is a learning experience and a part of football. Adversity comes either early or late in the season, but it's just a situation where we have to bounce back. So now what? What are we going to do?"&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2022/9/17/football-tulane-rolls-past-wildcats.aspx">Via KStateSports.com</a>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;- Kansas State head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=1637">Chris Klieman</a>&nbsp;earlier in the week insisted that Tulane was a good team. Unfortunately, the Wildcats found out exactly how good the Green Wave was on Saturday. <a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8597">Adrian Martinez</a>&nbsp;threw for 150 yards and one touchdown, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7993">Deuce Vaughn</a>&nbsp;added 81 yards on the ground, but the Wildcats found difficulty converting on third and fourth down and an exhausted defense struggled to put the brakes on late in a 17-10 loss to Tulane in front of a sellout crowd at Bill&nbsp;Snyder Family Stadium. Despite its challenges, K-State was tied 10-10 heading into the final 5 minutes. However, Tulane quarterback Michael Pratt showed his moxie with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Tyrick James with 4 minutes and 27 seconds remaining. The Wildcats were unable to answer, and the Green Wave took control and converted on fourth-and-1 from their own 24-yard line in the final minute to secure their first win over a Power 5 conference team since 2010. "Adversity has struck and how are we going to respond to adversity? All of us — players and coaches," Klieman said. "We knew this was going to be a tough game. Tulane had a chance to beat Oklahoma last year. We knew we had to play really well to beat these guys. "We played hard, but we didn't execute very well." K-State, 2-1, entered with an 80-8 record against non-conference foes in Manhattan since 1990, and the Wildcats sought their third undefeated non-conference regular season in four years. American Athletic Conference member Tulane improved to 3-0 for the first time since 1998, and gave head coach Willie Fritz the first victory against a Power 5 opponent in his career. "I feel like some of us came out dead, especially myself," said K-State safety&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8599">Kobe Savage</a>, who had a career-high seven tackles and one interception. "I didn't bring the energy like I should have early on. We definitely have to bring that, especially against OU." K-State will begin its Big 12 Conference schedule when it meets No. 6 Oklahoma in a 7 p.m. kickoff on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. "This team is resilient," said Martinez, who completed 21 of 31 passes for 150 yards and threw his first touchdown as a Wildcat while committing no turnovers. "We have a lot of great leaders and a lot of veteran leaders. It's some adversity. We're 0-0 in conference play. That's the next step for us. We're going to have our eyes set on the next week. "We know we have a talented squad and one that can bounce back. That's our focus." Although K-State and Tulane both had 336 total yards, both offenses struggled in sustaining drives. Tulane went 1 for 12 on third down while K-State went 2 of 15. The Wildcats also went just 1 of 5 on fourth down. None proved more costly than when the Wildcats faced fourth-and-1 at the Tulane 44-yard line late in the game but were unable to keep alive their drive. That set up Tulane at its own 48. Pratt rushed for 11 yards, completed a 15-yard pass, then scrambled for 21 yards to the K-State 5. A 1-yard rush by running back Iverson Celestine set up Pratt's short touchdown pass for a 17-10 lead. The Wildcats saw their ensuing drive stall and the Green Wave ran out the clock on one of their biggest victories in two decades. "I feel like we did everything to put ourselves in successful situations," Vaughn said. "At that point we've just got to be able to execute." Vaughn had 20 carries for 81 yards, bringing an unfortunate end to his streak of eight consecutive 100-yard rushing games and a streak of nine straight games with a rushing touchdown. "They played good defense," Vaughn said. "I'll give my hats off to those boys. They stayed in their run gaps. They were very patient, safety wise, linebacker wise of filling gaps. That's one of the things they were saying constantly throughout the game was 'stay in your gaps, stay in your gaps,' and they did a really good job." Pratt went 13 of 26 for 176 yards and one touchdown and two interceptions while adding a career-high 87 rushing yards on 12 carries for the Green Wave, who suffered a 40-35 loss at No. 2 Oklahoma last season in Norman. "Their kid was a stud," Klieman said. "Their quarterback was a stud and they gave it to him and he made the play." Tulane struck first when running back Tyjae Spears, playing as Wildcat quarterback, ran one yard into the end zone to cap a 9-play, 91-yard drive with 3:13 left in the first quarter. It was the longest drive allowed by the K-State defense this season and marked the first time the Wildcats trailed by a touchdown. Martinez and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8130">Kade Warner</a>&nbsp;combined to tie the score at 7-7 with 2:43 left in the second quarter when Martinez threw his prettiest and longest pass of the season — a 21-yard completion to high-flying Warner, who hauled into the ball in the corner of the end zone and showed off his strength and concentration by maintaining possession despite being struck by two different defenders on his way to the turf. Then the K-State defense sprang into action. Pratt threw a dart down the middle of the field that linebacker&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7932">Daniel Green</a>&nbsp;picked off and returned 49 yards down the Green Wave sideline with 28 seconds remaining in the second quarter. It marked Pratt's first interception of the season and the second interception by Green in two games. Martinez took over at the Tulane 23 and got the ball to the 4 before his incompletion through the back of the end zone prompted a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8127">Chris Tennant</a>&nbsp;22-yard field goal as time expired for halftime. Unfortunately, that marked the final score for the Wildcats, who now have one week to bounce back against the Sooners. "I have full confidence in all those people downstairs (in the locker room)," Green said. "We're a family down there. I love those boys. This is a learning experience and a part of football. Adversity comes either early or late in the season, but it's just a situation where we have to bounce back. So now what? What are we going to do?"&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 Tulane Edges K-State, 17-10

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HOUSTON, Texas –&nbsp;For the first time since 2009, the Kansas Jayhawks are 3-0 following a 48-30 victory over the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Sept. 17, at TDECU Stadium.

The Jayhawks overcame an early 14-point deficit by scoring touchdowns on six of its next seven drives, with the lone exception being a drive ended only by halftime. Junior quarterback Jalon Daniels led the Jayhawks, throwing for 158 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for a career-high 123 yards and two scores.&nbsp;

Kansas returns home next Saturday, Sept. 24, to host Duke in the final non-conference game on the schedule. Kickoff of that game is slated for 11:00 a.m. CT at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium with a nationally-televised broadcast on FS1.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fans looking to attend the Kansas vs. Duke game can purchase single-game tickets in advance to avoid lines on game day. In addition, mini packs and season tickets are available with season tickets starting as low as $185.&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=FB&amp;linkID=kansas&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=&amp;appCode=">Tickets can be purchased here</a>.

Similar to last week, the Jayhawks had to work from behind early in the game after Houston scored on each of its first two drives to lead 14-0 less than eight minutes into the game.

On KU’s next possession, Daniels led the Jayhawks 75 yards in nine plays for its first score of the game. Kansas ran the ball on seven-of-nine plays in the drive, capped with a 12-yard scoring run by Daniels that made it 14-7 with 2:43 to play in the first.

The Kansas defense came up with a big play on Houston’s next drive, forcing an overthrow from quarterback Clayton Tune that found the arms of senior safety Kenny Logan, Jr., for his first interception of the season. Logan returned the pick into the red zone and the Jayhawks would move it to the 8-yard line following a penalty against Houston. Redshirt-sophomore running back Daniel Hishaw would score on the next play, tying the game at 14-all with 1:06 to play in the quarter.

KU’s defense forced a punt on Houston’s next possession and the offense was driving again when the game was sent into a lightning delay with 9:21 to play before halftime. On the first play following the delay, which lasted 69 minutes, Kansas scored to take its first lead of the game on a five-yard touchdown strike from Daniels to Luke Grimm, which put KU up 21-14.

The Jayhawks weren’t done, however, as it put together its longest drive of the year to add a fourth consecutive touchdown drive in the half. Kansas got the ball at its own 3-yard line and covered 97 yards in seven plays, the final of which being a 60-yard touchdown pass from Daniels to Torry Locklin, which allowed the Jayhawks to carry a 28-14 lead into intermission.

Houston scored on its opening drive of the second half, but KU answered with a nine-yard touchdown run from Daniels that made it a two-score game at 35-21. Jereme Robinson then forced and recovered a sack fumble, which set up Kansas with another short field. The Jayhawks would cash in five plays later as Daniels took a handoff from Devin Neal and found Jared Casey for an eight-yard touchdown to extend the lead to 42-21. Houston scored on its final drive of the third quarter, but missed the extra point and KU led 42-27 heading to the fourth.

Each of the first three drives in the fourth quarter ended in field goals, with two for the Jayhawks and one for the Cougars. The Jayhawks then stopped Houston on its final drive to finish off the game and secure the victory.

Kansas, now 3-0 following back-to-back road wins for the first time since 2007, will return to action on Saturday, Sept. 24, against Duke at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.&nbsp;

<a href="https://kuathletics.com/kansas-improves-to-3-0-with-48-30-win-at-houston/">Via KUAthletics.com</a>HOUSTON, Texas –&nbsp;For the first time since 2009, the Kansas Jayhawks are 3-0 following a 48-30 victory over the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Sept. 17, at TDECU Stadium.The Jayhawks overcame an early 14-point deficit by scoring touchdowns on six of its next seven drives, with the lone exception being a drive ended only by halftime. Junior quarterback Jalon Daniels led the Jayhawks, throwing for 158 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for a career-high 123 yards and two scores.&nbsp;Kansas returns home next Saturday, Sept. 24, to host Duke in the final non-conference game on the schedule. Kickoff of that game is slated for 11:00 a.m. CT at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium with a nationally-televised broadcast on FS1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fans looking to attend the Kansas vs. Duke game can purchase single-game tickets in advance to avoid lines on game day. In addition, mini packs and season tickets are available with season tickets starting as low as $185.&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=FB&amp;linkID=kansas&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=&amp;appCode=">Tickets can be purchased here</a>.Similar to last week, the Jayhawks had to work from behind early in the game after Houston scored on each of its first two drives to lead 14-0 less than eight minutes into the game.On KU’s next possession, Daniels led the Jayhawks 75 yards in nine plays for its first score of the game. Kansas ran the ball on seven-of-nine plays in the drive, capped with a 12-yard scoring run by Daniels that made it 14-7 with 2:43 to play in the first.The Kansas defense came up with a big play on Houston’s next drive, forcing an overthrow from quarterback Clayton Tune that found the arms of senior safety Kenny Logan, Jr., for his first interception of the season. Logan returned the pick into the red zone and the Jayhawks would move it to the 8-yard line following a penalty against Houston. Redshirt-sophomore running back Daniel Hishaw would score on the next play, tying the game at 14-all with 1:06 to play in the quarter.KU’s defense forced a punt on Houston’s next possession and the offense was driving again when the game was sent into a lightning delay with 9:21 to play before halftime. On the first play following the delay, which lasted 69 minutes, Kansas scored to take its first lead of the game on a five-yard touchdown strike from Daniels to Luke Grimm, which put KU up 21-14.The Jayhawks weren’t done, however, as it put together its longest drive of the year to add a fourth consecutive touchdown drive in the half. Kansas got the ball at its own 3-yard line and covered 97 yards in seven plays, the final of which being a 60-yard touchdown pass from Daniels to Torry Locklin, which allowed the Jayhawks to carry a 28-14 lead into intermission.Houston scored on its opening drive of the second half, but KU answered with a nine-yard touchdown run from Daniels that made it a two-score game at 35-21. Jereme Robinson then forced and recovered a sack fumble, which set up Kansas with another short field. The Jayhawks would cash in five plays later as Daniels took a handoff from Devin Neal and found Jared Casey for an eight-yard touchdown to extend the lead to 42-21. Houston scored on its final drive of the third quarter, but missed the extra point and KU led 42-27 heading to the fourth.Each of the first three drives in the fourth quarter ended in field goals, with two for the Jayhawks and one for the Cougars. The Jayhawks then stopped Houston on its final drive to finish off the game and secure the victory.Kansas, now 3-0 following back-to-back road wins for the first time since 2007, will return to action on Saturday, Sept. 24, against Duke at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.&nbsp;

🏈 Kansas Improves to 3-0 with 48-30 Win at Houston

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - King Noah wasted no time in getting the Hutch High Salthawks on the score board by scoring hist first of three touchdowns on a 12 yard run in the first quarter to give Hutch an early lead of 7-0 over AVCT League rival Maize South Friday night at Gowans Stadium. &nbsp;Hutchinson went on to avenge last years two touchdown lose at Maize South to win Friday night 35-21. You see, Khokhar was crowned homecoming king prior to the game and he truly reined throughout the night scoring his three touchdowns on 15 carries for 88 yards.

While Khokhar scored three touchdowns it was junior running back Zion Burgess that set the pace with &nbsp;164 yards on 18 carries scoring from 75 yards out on a quick opener up the middle with 5:58 left to go in the 3rd quarter. &nbsp;Maize South had just cut the gap to 21-14 20 seconds prior with a Braxton Bigley 1 yard run when Burgess silenced the Maize South faithful.

Maize South kept the game tight until the Salthawks sophomore Kade Smith capped off the night with a 15 yard touchdown run with 8:55 remaining to give the Salthawks their final lead of the night at 35-21.

Hutchinson (3-0) rolled up 406 total yards with 383 of those yards on the ground rushing. &nbsp;Maize South's sophomore quarterback Tate McNew was 25 of 42 attempts for 241 yards and 1 interception on the night\

On defense, Daniel Hernandez and Terrell King racked up 9 and 8 tackles between the two Salthawks.

Hutchinson now travels to Derby next Friday for a Hugh Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League game as Derby rallied to edge Bishop Carroll 45-38 in a thriller in Derby Friday night.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - King Noah wasted no time in getting the Hutch High Salthawks on the score board by scoring hist first of three touchdowns on a 12 yard run in the first quarter to give Hutch an early lead of 7-0 over AVCT League rival Maize South Friday night at Gowans Stadium. &nbsp;Hutchinson went on to avenge last years two touchdown lose at Maize South to win Friday night 35-21. You see, Khokhar was crowned homecoming king prior to the game and he truly reined throughout the night scoring his three touchdowns on 15 carries for 88 yards.While Khokhar scored three touchdowns it was junior running back Zion Burgess that set the pace with &nbsp;164 yards on 18 carries scoring from 75 yards out on a quick opener up the middle with 5:58 left to go in the 3rd quarter. &nbsp;Maize South had just cut the gap to 21-14 20 seconds prior with a Braxton Bigley 1 yard run when Burgess silenced the Maize South faithful.Maize South kept the game tight until the Salthawks sophomore Kade Smith capped off the night with a 15 yard touchdown run with 8:55 remaining to give the Salthawks their final lead of the night at 35-21.Hutchinson (3-0) rolled up 406 total yards with 383 of those yards on the ground rushing. &nbsp;Maize South's sophomore quarterback Tate McNew was 25 of 42 attempts for 241 yards and 1 interception on the night\On defense, Daniel Hernandez and Terrell King racked up 9 and 8 tackles between the two Salthawks.Hutchinson now travels to Derby next Friday for a Hugh Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League game as Derby rallied to edge Bishop Carroll 45-38 in a thriller in Derby Friday night.

🏈  Hutch High FB: Hutch High's KhoKhar romps for 3 touchdowns over Maize South

Hutchinson 35, Maize South 21 Great Bend 31, Buhler 6 Junction City 30, McPherson 15 Haven 49, Nickerson 12 Hutchinson Trinity 21, Marion 8 Stafford 28, Hutchinson Central Christian 22 Norwich 68, Pretty Prairie 18 South Barber 68, Fairfield 0 Inman 54, Whitewater-Remington 14 Sterling 26, Sedgwick 20 Cheney 55, Douglass 7 Hesston 28, Hillsboro 18 Pratt 40, Halstead 7 Hoisington 56, Lyons 6

Cair Paravel 60, Marais des Cygnes Valley 8

Maur Hill - Mount Academy def. McLouth, forfeit

AREA GAMES:Hutchinson 35, Maize South 21 Great Bend 31, Buhler 6 Junction City 30, McPherson 15 Haven 49, Nickerson 12 Hutchinson Trinity 21, Marion 8 Stafford 28, Hutchinson Central Christian 22 Norwich 68, Pretty Prairie 18 South Barber 68, Fairfield 0 Inman 54, Whitewater-Remington 14 Sterling 26, Sedgwick 20 Cheney 55, Douglass 7 Hesston 28, Hillsboro 18 Pratt 40, Halstead 7 Hoisington 56, Lyons 6 KANSAS PREP FOOTBALL RESULTS=Andale 58, El Dorado 19Anderson County 30, Santa Fe Trail 24Andover 20, Goddard 13Andover Central 10, Arkansas City 0Ashland 50, Cheylin 28Atchison 72, KC Harmon 0Atchison County 48, Oskaloosa 0Attica/Argonia 32, Pratt Skyline 0Augusta 30, Mulvane 28Axtell 58, Clifton-Clyde 12BV Northwest 48, Blue Valley 24BV Randolph 46, Wakefield 28BV West 48, BV Southwest 7Basehor-Linwood 51, KC Turner 6Baxter Springs 12, Afton, Okla. 6Beloit 52, Republic County 8Bishop Miege 52, St. James Academy 14Bonner Springs 31, KC Washington 12Bucklin 66, Sublette 28Burlingame 56, Hartford 6Cair Paravel 60, Marais des Cygnes Valley 8Caney Valley 44, Eureka 8Canton-Galva 58, Solomon 6Central Heights 48, Southeast 0Centralia 48, Onaga 6Centre 53, Altoona-Midway 6Chanute 41, Tonganoxie 17Chaparral 40, Conway Springs 15Chapman 22, Marysville 9Chase County 48, Goessel 0Cheney 55, Douglass 7Cherryvale 56, Bluestem 6Circle 22, Winfield 12Clay Center 58, Abilene 14Clearwater 34, Rose Hill 10Coffeyville 34, Columbus 19Colby 40, Cimarron 9Council Grove 69, Northern Heights 0Crest 52, Oswego 7Cunningham 65, Chase 13DeSoto 63, Topeka West 20Deerfield 32, Golden Plains 24Derby 45, Wichita Bishop Carroll 38Dighton 30, Quinter 26Dodge City 3, Wichita South 0Doniphan West 68, Maranatha Academy 48Ellinwood 42, Stanton County 0Ellsworth 52, Salina Sacred Heart 0Eudora 37, Spring Hill 3Fort Scott 21, Independence 20Fredonia 38, Erie 0Frontenac 12, KC Bishop Ward 10Garden City 49, Wichita West 0Garden Plain 42, Medicine Lodge 0Gardner-Edgerton 36, Olathe West 19Girard 41, Galena 20Great Bend 31, Buhler 6Greeley County 46, Rolla 0Haven 49, Nickerson 12Hays-TMP-Marian 27, Plainville 13Hesston 28, Hillsboro 18Highland Park 63, KC Sumner 36Hill City 48, Thunder Ridge 22Hodgeman County 18, Spearville 16Hoisington 56, Lyons 6Holcomb 28, Ulysses 17Holton 49, Hiawatha 7Hugoton 63, Guymon, Okla. 14Humboldt 44, Neodesha 0Hutchinson 35, Maize South 21Hutchinson Trinity 21, Marion 8Inman 54, Remington 14Jackson Heights 49, Pleasant Ridge 20Jayhawk Linn 28, Uniontown 8Junction City 30, McPherson 15KC Wyandotte 25, KC Schlagle 10Kingman 64, Wichita Trinity 6La Crosse 57, Central Plains 12Lakeside 48, Logan/Palco 0Lansing 34, Leavenworth 28Lawrence 45, SM East 14Lebo 30, Madison/Hamilton 26Liberal 27, Topeka 0Louisburg 41, Baldwin 13Lyndon 50, Frankfort 0Macksville 38, Kinsley 22Maize 49, Newton 0Manhattan 31, Hays 21Maur Hill - Mount Academy def. McLouth, forfeitMeade 51, Satanta 6Mill Valley 51, SM Northwest 0Minneola 75, South Gray 32Moscow 53, Triplains-Brewster 19Nemaha Central 46, Perry-Lecompton 13Norton 56, Oakley 15Norwich 68, Pretty Prairie 18Olathe South 35, Olathe Northwest 7Olpe 20, Osage City 12Osborne 54, Hanover 8Oxford 58, Cedar Vale/Dexter 28Oxford 58, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 28Paola 21, Ottawa 20Parsons 40, Iola 14Phillipsburg 37, Ellis 14Pittsburg 28, Labette County 20Pleasanton 46, Belle Plaine 33Prairie View 38, Osawatomie 0Pratt 40, Halstead 7Quapaw, Okla. 41, Northeast-Arma 12Rock Creek 45, Riley County 21Royal Valley 31, Riverside 20SM South 27, SM West 21Salina Central 56, Emporia 24Shawnee Heights 14, Topeka Seaman 7Silver Lake 43, St. Mary's 16Smith Center 35, Russell 14Smoky Valley 46, Larned 12South Barber 68, Fairfield 0South Central 44, Kiowa County 0Southeast Saline 51, Minneapolis 0Southern Coffey 62, Chetopa 14Southwestern Hts. 40, Syracuse 6St. Francis 26, Oberlin-Decatur 8St. John 28, Otis-Bison 6St. Paul 66, Yates Center 18St. Thomas Aquinas 42, BV North 14Stafford 28, Hutchinson Central Christian 22Sterling 26, Sedgwick 20Sylvan-Lucas 34, Bennington 30Tescott 70, Pawnee Heights 26Topeka Hayden 55, Rossville 34Trego 58, Stockton 0Troy 55, Valley Heights 6Valley Center 7, Goddard-Eisenhower 6Valley Falls 34, Horton 20Victoria 58, Ness City 8Wabaunsee 24, Jefferson North 8Wamego 46, Concordia 0Washburn Rural 37, KC Piper 10Washington County 46, Linn 0Waverly 48, Southern Cloud 0Wellsville 25, Burlington 7West Elk 28, Burden Central 6West Franklin 31, Mission Valley 14Wetmore 46, Peabody-Burns 6Wichita Campus 56, Salina South 41Wichita Collegiate 48, Wellington 14Wichita County 56, Hoxie 28Wichita East 68, Wichita Southeast 15Wichita Heights 20, Wichita North 0Wichita Independent 26, Moundridge 18Wichita Northwest 41, Kapaun Mount Carmel 14Wilson 50, Wheatland-Grinnell 34___Some high school football scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/

🏈 High school football scores from September 16, 2022

Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24. Mahomes finished with 235 yards passing, and Jerick McKinnon and Justin Watson hauled in the TD passes for the Chiefs. Kansas City fell behind 10-0 in the first quarter and spent most of the game playing catch-up. Justin Herbert finished with 334 yards passing and three touchdowns for the Chargers. The Chiefs improved to 2-0 and lead the AFC West.

Federer, Serena retire; tennis moves on to Alcaraz, Swiatek

The timing of it all hardly could be more symbolic: All within a span of two weeks, Serena Williams plays what is believed to be her last match at age 40, Roger Federer announces he’ll be retiring at 41, Iga Swiatek wins her third Grand Slam title at 21, and Carlos Alcaraz gets his first at 19. After so much handwringing in recent years about what would become of tennis once transcendent superstars such as Williams and Federer leave the game, the sport does seem to be in good hands as it prepares to move on. Federer said Thursday he will exit after the Laver Cup next week. Williams lost in the third round of the U.S. Open on Sept. 2.

Sun stay alive, beat Aces 105-76 in Game 3 of WNBA Finals

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had the first triple-double in WNBA Finals history to help the Connecticut Sun stave off elimination by beating the Las Vegas Aces 105-76 in Game 3. Thomas had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for the Sun, who have now won all four of their elimination games in these playoffs, topping Dallas on the road in the first round and beating Chicago in Games 4 and 5 to close out that series. Game 4 of this best-of-five series is Sunday in Connecticut. Jackie Young scored 22 points and A’ja Wilson added 19 for the Aces.

Lindor, Carrasco shine on Clemente Day, Mets beat Bucs 7-1

NEW YORK (AP) — On a Roberto Clemente Day particularly meaningful to both of them, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco propelled the New York Mets past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 to extend their slim lead in the NL East. Lindor launched his 24th home run to set a Mets season record for shortstops, and Carrasco struck out 11 in six splendid innings for his 15th win as New York moved a game ahead of idle Atlanta. Slumping designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach drove in three runs against his former team, and pinch-hitter Mark Vientos delivered an RBI single for his first major league hit. The Mets halted a five-game home losing streak and rebounded from a three-game sweep by the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field.

Sarver should resign, says Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi

Phoenix Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi has called for team owner Robert Sarver to resign, saying there should be “zero tolerance” for lewd, misogynistic and racist conduct in any workplace. Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million by the NBA on Tuesday. A 10-month investigation showed that the Suns owner had used racist language, made crude and sexually suggestive comments to employees, and had bullying tendencies. LeBron James and Chris Paul have said the league didn't do enough to penalize Sarver.

NHL, players remain committed to hosting Feb. 2024 World Cup

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The NHL and players remain committed to hosting a World Cup of Hockey in February 2024 even as they work through some unexpected logistical challenges. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, the Players' Association's Mathieu Schneider and staffs are working daily to attempt to overcome hurdles related to staging part of the tournament in Europe. The plan is to have eight teams involved in the first international tournament featuring the top players in the world since the World Cup in 2016. The league has not participated in the past two Olympics. A decision has not yet been made about what to do about Russia amid the country's war in Ukraine.

MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi Field

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball celebrated its 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, with festivities centered in New York where the Mets hosted the Hall of Fame outfielder’s former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Clemente died in a plane crash at age 38 attempting to deliver relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua on New Year’s Eve 1972. To mark the 50th anniversary year of that tragedy, more than a dozen winners of baseball’s treasured Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy and playing excellence joined Clemente family members at Citi Field for the pregame ceremony.

Rays start 9 Latin American players, rout Blue Jays 11-0

TORONTO (AP) — Yandy Díaz hit a three-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays — starting an unprecedented nine Latin American players on Roberto Clemente Day — routed Toronto 11-0 on Thursday to pull within a half-game of the Blue Jays in the wild-card chase. Clemente, the late Hall of Fame outfielder from Puerto Rico, was a two-time World Series winner and NL MVP who played 18 seasons with Pittsburgh. Shane McClanahan returned from the injured list to pitch five shutout innings Isaac Paredes hit a solo home run and added an RBI single.

Fowler begins with new caddie, coach and early 67 in Napa

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Rickie Fowler shot a 5-under 67 and was four shots off the lead after when play was suspended for the day at the Fortinet Championship in Napa, California. Justin Lower was the first-round leader with a 63, two shots ahead of defending champion Max Homa. The start of play was delayed by fog at the PGA Tour's season opener, and 35 players didn't finish their opening rounds. Fowler has new clubs, a new caddie and a new swing coach in Butch Harmon, although he has worked with Harmon in the past. The last of Fowler's five PGA Tour wins was in 2019 at the Phoenix Open.

As Roger Federer retires, an appreciation of his career

Roger Federer is leaving tennis after more than two decades as a pro player with a style that rarely betrayed the effort behind his mastery. He won 20 Grand Slam titles and once reached 10 consecutive major finals and built enduring rivalries with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Federer helped bring his sport around the world and played against and beat top players from various generations. He was not afraid to reinvent himself and tinker with his racket or his style. His departure comes shortly after Serena Williams played what is expected to be the last tournament of her illustrious career.

Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdownKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24. Mahomes finished with 235 yards passing, and Jerick McKinnon and Justin Watson hauled in the TD passes for the Chiefs. Kansas City fell behind 10-0 in the first quarter and spent most of the game playing catch-up. Justin Herbert finished with 334 yards passing and three touchdowns for the Chargers. The Chiefs improved to 2-0 and lead the AFC West.Federer, Serena retire; tennis moves on to Alcaraz, SwiatekThe timing of it all hardly could be more symbolic: All within a span of two weeks, Serena Williams plays what is believed to be her last match at age 40, Roger Federer announces he’ll be retiring at 41, Iga Swiatek wins her third Grand Slam title at 21, and Carlos Alcaraz gets his first at 19. After so much handwringing in recent years about what would become of tennis once transcendent superstars such as Williams and Federer leave the game, the sport does seem to be in good hands as it prepares to move on. Federer said Thursday he will exit after the Laver Cup next week. Williams lost in the third round of the U.S. Open on Sept. 2.Sun stay alive, beat Aces 105-76 in Game 3 of WNBA FinalsUNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Alyssa Thomas had the first triple-double in WNBA Finals history to help the Connecticut Sun stave off elimination by beating the Las Vegas Aces 105-76 in Game 3. Thomas had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for the Sun, who have now won all four of their elimination games in these playoffs, topping Dallas on the road in the first round and beating Chicago in Games 4 and 5 to close out that series. Game 4 of this best-of-five series is Sunday in Connecticut. Jackie Young scored 22 points and A’ja Wilson added 19 for the Aces.Lindor, Carrasco shine on Clemente Day, Mets beat Bucs 7-1NEW YORK (AP) — On a Roberto Clemente Day particularly meaningful to both of them, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco propelled the New York Mets past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 to extend their slim lead in the NL East. Lindor launched his 24th home run to set a Mets season record for shortstops, and Carrasco struck out 11 in six splendid innings for his 15th win as New York moved a game ahead of idle Atlanta. Slumping designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach drove in three runs against his former team, and pinch-hitter Mark Vientos delivered an RBI single for his first major league hit. The Mets halted a five-game home losing streak and rebounded from a three-game sweep by the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field.Sarver should resign, says Suns vice chairman Jahm NajafiPhoenix Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi has called for team owner Robert Sarver to resign, saying there should be “zero tolerance” for lewd, misogynistic and racist conduct in any workplace. Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million by the NBA on Tuesday. A 10-month investigation showed that the Suns owner had used racist language, made crude and sexually suggestive comments to employees, and had bullying tendencies. LeBron James and Chris Paul have said the league didn't do enough to penalize Sarver.NHL, players remain committed to hosting Feb. 2024 World CupHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The NHL and players remain committed to hosting a World Cup of Hockey in February 2024 even as they work through some unexpected logistical challenges. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, the Players' Association's Mathieu Schneider and staffs are working daily to attempt to overcome hurdles related to staging part of the tournament in Europe. The plan is to have eight teams involved in the first international tournament featuring the top players in the world since the World Cup in 2016. The league has not participated in the past two Olympics. A decision has not yet been made about what to do about Russia amid the country's war in Ukraine.MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi FieldNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball celebrated its 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, with festivities centered in New York where the Mets hosted the Hall of Fame outfielder’s former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Clemente died in a plane crash at age 38 attempting to deliver relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua on New Year’s Eve 1972. To mark the 50th anniversary year of that tragedy, more than a dozen winners of baseball’s treasured Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy and playing excellence joined Clemente family members at Citi Field for the pregame ceremony.Rays start 9 Latin American players, rout Blue Jays 11-0TORONTO (AP) — Yandy Díaz hit a three-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays — starting an unprecedented nine Latin American players on Roberto Clemente Day — routed Toronto 11-0 on Thursday to pull within a half-game of the Blue Jays in the wild-card chase. Clemente, the late Hall of Fame outfielder from Puerto Rico, was a two-time World Series winner and NL MVP who played 18 seasons with Pittsburgh. Shane McClanahan returned from the injured list to pitch five shutout innings Isaac Paredes hit a solo home run and added an RBI single.Fowler begins with new caddie, coach and early 67 in NapaNAPA, Calif. (AP) — Rickie Fowler shot a 5-under 67 and was four shots off the lead after when play was suspended for the day at the Fortinet Championship in Napa, California. Justin Lower was the first-round leader with a 63, two shots ahead of defending champion Max Homa. The start of play was delayed by fog at the PGA Tour's season opener, and 35 players didn't finish their opening rounds. Fowler has new clubs, a new caddie and a new swing coach in Butch Harmon, although he has worked with Harmon in the past. The last of Fowler's five PGA Tour wins was in 2019 at the Phoenix Open.As Roger Federer retires, an appreciation of his careerRoger Federer is leaving tennis after more than two decades as a pro player with a style that rarely betrayed the effort behind his mastery. He won 20 Grand Slam titles and once reached 10 consecutive major finals and built enduring rivalries with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Federer helped bring his sport around the world and played against and beat top players from various generations. He was not afraid to reinvent himself and tinker with his racket or his style. His departure comes shortly after Serena Williams played what is expected to be the last tournament of her illustrious career.

Sports Headlines for Friday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks football team (2-0) are home vs Maize South (2-0) Friday night to take on the Mavericks at Gowans Stadium at 7pm for homecoming 2022.

Catch the KPREPS Football Show at 6pm followed by the Salthawk Football Pregame sponsored by the Medicine Shoppe at 6:30pm with the opening kick-off at 7pm on KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm.&nbsp; The <a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a> is free but you must register to watch. &nbsp;Pregame will begin at 6pm. Here is a "How to Video" to assist you in setting up you NFHS Network account. &nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/yzsjAoVP5Ts">CLICK HERE</a>

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks football team (2-0) are home vs Maize South (2-0) Friday night to take on the Mavericks at Gowans Stadium at 7pm for homecoming 2022.Catch the KPREPS Football Show at 6pm followed by the Salthawk Football Pregame sponsored by the Medicine Shoppe at 6:30pm with the opening kick-off at 7pm on KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm.&nbsp; The <a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a> is free but you must register to watch. &nbsp;Pregame will begin at 6pm. Here is a "How to Video" to assist you in setting up you NFHS Network account. &nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/yzsjAoVP5Ts">CLICK HERE</a><div><iframe src="https://player.nfhsnetwork.com/#/events/hutchinson-high-school-hutchinson-ks/gam4d64d4e68c" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" width="640" height="360"></iframe>


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🏈 🎥 Hutch High FB: Hutch High hosts Maize South for Homecoming

WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Wind Surge will host their first high school football game this fall at Riverfront Stadium. It's the 60th&nbsp;anniversary of the “Holy War” featuring rivals Bishop Carroll and Kapaun Mt. Carmel. &nbsp;

“Hosting football games at Riverfront Stadium was always part of the plan when we designed the facility,” said Wind Surge Partner and CEO Jordan Kobritz.&nbsp; “We proved last year it could be done seamlessly when we hosted the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference championship game. The Bishop Carroll/Kapaun Mt. Carmel matchup, the premier high school game in Wichita, will allow both players and fans to enjoy a Wichita tradition in a first-class venue."

The Wind Surge said the game will be played at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 7.&nbsp;Additional details and ticket information will be posted on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.windsurge.com/">www.WindSurge.com</a>&nbsp;as they become available.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“At Bishop Carroll, we strive to create lasting memories for our students,” said Bishop Carroll Athletic Director, Tyler Fraizer.&nbsp; “Playing in Riverfront Stadium is guaranteed to be an experience they will not forget.&nbsp; A Bishop Carroll/Kapaun&nbsp;Mt. Carmel game will showcase the finest this area has to offer:&nbsp; community…high&nbsp;school athletics...&nbsp;and&nbsp;our host facility, Riverfront Stadium. We are excited to host this event for our players, students, staff, and our strong fan base. I want to thank the incredible staff with the Wind Surge for making this game possible.”&nbsp;

"Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School is honored to participate in the first high school football game at Riverfront Stadium,” said Rob Knapp, President of Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School.&nbsp; “We want to thank the entire Wind Surge organization for making this two-year home and home series with Bishop Carroll a reality.&nbsp; Riverfront Stadium is an outstanding facility and the natural excitement over the traditional Kapaun versus Carroll football game will be accentuated in this great venue.”&nbsp;

WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Wind Surge will host their first high school football game this fall at Riverfront Stadium. It's the 60th&nbsp;anniversary of the “Holy War” featuring rivals Bishop Carroll and Kapaun Mt. Carmel. &nbsp;“Hosting football games at Riverfront Stadium was always part of the plan when we designed the facility,” said Wind Surge Partner and CEO Jordan Kobritz.&nbsp; “We proved last year it could be done seamlessly when we hosted the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference championship game. The Bishop Carroll/Kapaun Mt. Carmel matchup, the premier high school game in Wichita, will allow both players and fans to enjoy a Wichita tradition in a first-class venue."The Wind Surge said the game will be played at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 7.&nbsp;Additional details and ticket information will be posted on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.windsurge.com/">www.WindSurge.com</a>&nbsp;as they become available.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“At Bishop Carroll, we strive to create lasting memories for our students,” said Bishop Carroll Athletic Director, Tyler Fraizer.&nbsp; “Playing in Riverfront Stadium is guaranteed to be an experience they will not forget.&nbsp; A Bishop Carroll/Kapaun&nbsp;Mt. Carmel game will showcase the finest this area has to offer:&nbsp; community…high&nbsp;school athletics...&nbsp;and&nbsp;our host facility, Riverfront Stadium. We are excited to host this event for our players, students, staff, and our strong fan base. I want to thank the incredible staff with the Wind Surge for making this game possible.”&nbsp;"Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School is honored to participate in the first high school football game at Riverfront Stadium,” said Rob Knapp, President of Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School.&nbsp; “We want to thank the entire Wind Surge organization for making this two-year home and home series with Bishop Carroll a reality.&nbsp; Riverfront Stadium is an outstanding facility and the natural excitement over the traditional Kapaun versus Carroll football game will be accentuated in this great venue.”&nbsp;

🏈 High School FB: Riverfront Stadium to host high school football rivalry: Kapaun vs. Bishop Carroll

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer

MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Correa's solo home run in the first inning and Nick Gordon's two-run shot in the second gave the Minnesota Twins enough to hang on for a 3-2 victory to finish a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night and gain ground in the AL Central race.

The Twins (72-70) pulled within four games of first-place Cleveland. The Guardians (76-66) had their six-game winning streak stopped with an 8-2 loss to Chicago in the afternoon. The White Sox (74-70) are in second place, three games out.

Entering a last-ditch five-game series at Cleveland this weekend, the Twins salvaged some badly needed momentum. Trevor Megill (4-3), who threw the first of five scoreless innings by five Twins relievers, picked up the victory with a perfect fifth.

Jhoan Duran recorded his seventh save in as many attempts with a tense ninth, retiring his last three batters on a sacrifice bunt and two strikeouts after the first two men reached.

After losing nine of 11, including a three-game sweep here last weekend by division-leading Cleveland, the Twins snapped to life against the ready-for-next-year Royals. This was their second sweep of Kansas City in four weeks. Minnesota has a 12-4 advantage in the season series, with three games remaining on the road against the Royals next week.

After Michael Taylor's RBI single in the second inning and Salvador Perez's leadoff home run in the fourth off Twins starter Dylan Bundy, the Royals put only two runners on until the consecutive singles against Duran to start the ninth.

The Twins outscored the Royals 13-5 in the series and allowed a total of only 13 hits.

Correa is batting .339 in his last 31 games (39 for 115) with eight home runs, 21 RBIs and 18 walks. Gordon's 11th career home run was his first against a left-hander, Royals starter Daniel Lynch (4-11).

In honor of the baseball-wide celebration of the late Hall of Fame player, humanitarian and Puerto Rico native Roberto Clemente, two Royals and six Twins chose to wear his old No. 21. That included Correa, a Puerto Rican, and Perez, who was his team's 2021 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award for character and community service.

Correa and Perez, as fate would have it, both hit their 21st homers.

"You grow up in Puerto Rico learning the history of Roberto Clemente and how great he was. All the people he touched off the field is what inspired me the most and that's the reason why I have a foundation to help others because my idol, Roberto Clemente, did it," Correa said before the game.

Twins 1B/2B/DH Luis Arraez, who departed the game Wednesday with tightness in his hamstring, was held out of the lineup as a precaution after an MRI test revealed no damage. The AL batting leader entered as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning.

The lineup remained well below full strength, with 2B Jorge Polanco (knee inflammation), CF Byron Buxton (hip strain), LF Alex Kirilloff (wrist inflammation) and RF Max Kepler (bruised leg, sore wrist) leading the list of sidelined regulars. Kepler is the only one not on the injured list.

"We need to bring guys back who can play. Bringing guys back who can play and then maybe need a day or two once they play a game, that's not going to help us as much as we think," manager Rocco Baldelli said before the game.

Royals:&nbsp;RHP Jonathan Heasley (3-8, 5.51 ERA) takes the mound on Friday night in Boston to begin a three-game series. RHP Michael Wacha (11-1, 2.69 ERA) pitches for the Red Sox.

Twins:&nbsp;The starter for the series opener in Cleveland on Friday night was still under consideration, with RHP Bailey Ober (0-2, 4.11 ERA) a strong candidate. Ober has been on the injured list since June 6 and made only seven starts this season because of a groin strain. RHP Triston McKenzie (10-11, 3.05) pitches for the Guardians. He beat the Twins last week with seven shutout innings.

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports WriterMINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Correa's solo home run in the first inning and Nick Gordon's two-run shot in the second gave the Minnesota Twins enough to hang on for a 3-2 victory to finish a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night and gain ground in the AL Central race.The Twins (72-70) pulled within four games of first-place Cleveland. The Guardians (76-66) had their six-game winning streak stopped with an 8-2 loss to Chicago in the afternoon. The White Sox (74-70) are in second place, three games out.Entering a last-ditch five-game series at Cleveland this weekend, the Twins salvaged some badly needed momentum. Trevor Megill (4-3), who threw the first of five scoreless innings by five Twins relievers, picked up the victory with a perfect fifth.Jhoan Duran recorded his seventh save in as many attempts with a tense ninth, retiring his last three batters on a sacrifice bunt and two strikeouts after the first two men reached.After losing nine of 11, including a three-game sweep here last weekend by division-leading Cleveland, the Twins snapped to life against the ready-for-next-year Royals. This was their second sweep of Kansas City in four weeks. Minnesota has a 12-4 advantage in the season series, with three games remaining on the road against the Royals next week.After Michael Taylor's RBI single in the second inning and Salvador Perez's leadoff home run in the fourth off Twins starter Dylan Bundy, the Royals put only two runners on until the consecutive singles against Duran to start the ninth.The Twins outscored the Royals 13-5 in the series and allowed a total of only 13 hits.Correa is batting .339 in his last 31 games (39 for 115) with eight home runs, 21 RBIs and 18 walks. Gordon's 11th career home run was his first against a left-hander, Royals starter Daniel Lynch (4-11).LUCKY NUMBER?In honor of the baseball-wide celebration of the late Hall of Fame player, humanitarian and Puerto Rico native Roberto Clemente, two Royals and six Twins chose to wear his old No. 21. That included Correa, a Puerto Rican, and Perez, who was his team's 2021 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award for character and community service.Correa and Perez, as fate would have it, both hit their 21st homers."You grow up in Puerto Rico learning the history of Roberto Clemente and how great he was. All the people he touched off the field is what inspired me the most and that's the reason why I have a foundation to help others because my idol, Roberto Clemente, did it," Correa said before the game.BANGED-UP TWINSTwins 1B/2B/DH Luis Arraez, who departed the game Wednesday with tightness in his hamstring, was held out of the lineup as a precaution after an MRI test revealed no damage. The AL batting leader entered as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning.The lineup remained well below full strength, with 2B Jorge Polanco (knee inflammation), CF Byron Buxton (hip strain), LF Alex Kirilloff (wrist inflammation) and RF Max Kepler (bruised leg, sore wrist) leading the list of sidelined regulars. Kepler is the only one not on the injured list."We need to bring guys back who can play. Bringing guys back who can play and then maybe need a day or two once they play a game, that's not going to help us as much as we think," manager Rocco Baldelli said before the game.UP NEXTRoyals:&nbsp;RHP Jonathan Heasley (3-8, 5.51 ERA) takes the mound on Friday night in Boston to begin a three-game series. RHP Michael Wacha (11-1, 2.69 ERA) pitches for the Red Sox.Twins:&nbsp;The starter for the series opener in Cleveland on Friday night was still under consideration, with RHP Bailey Ober (0-2, 4.11 ERA) a strong candidate. Ober has been on the injured list since June 6 and made only seven starts this season because of a groin strain. RHP Triston McKenzie (10-11, 3.05) pitches for the Guardians. He beat the Twins last week with seven shutout innings.

⚾ Correa, Gordon power Twins past Royals 3-2 for series sweep

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a showdown between the Chiefs and Chargers, two of the league's best teams led by two of the game's bright young quarterbacks, an unheralded seventh-round draft pick who a few years ago was working alongside his mother in a Wendy's restaurant stole the show.

The Chiefs' Jaylen Watson picked off Justin Herbert at the goal line early in the fourth quarter Thursday night, headed the other way and was never touched on a 99-yard go-ahead touchdown that propelled Kansas City to a 27-24 victory.

“I don't even remember what happened at that moment,” Watson said later. “It's all so surreal.”

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 235 yards with TD passes to Jerick McKinnon and Justin Watson, and fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola was perfect in place of injured Harrison Butker. But it was the Chiefs' defense, and Watson's highlight-reel interception, that allowed Kansas City (2-0) to overcome its early problems in an early divisional test.

“The thing that I'm most proud of,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, “is that we stuck together. Nobody pointed any fingers.”

Two series after Watson's go-ahead touchdown, things got even worse for the Chargers (1-1) when Herbert was drilled by defensive end Mike Danna while delivering a throw. He left the field clutching his side, returned one play later, then threw an incompletion that forced the Chargers to punt while trailing 24-17.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire promptly split the defense on a 52-yard run to set up a field goal for Kansas City.

Herbert, who finished with 334 yards and three touchdown passes, gamely tried to keep the Chargers alive. He threw a 36-yard dart on fourth down to extend their ensuing possession, then hit Joshua Palmer in the back of the end zone on fourth-and-goal to pull Los Angeles within 27-24 with just over a minute to go.

Kansas City recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to end the game.

“You’re not going to see a quarterback in any level of football play tougher and do more for his team and will his team and give them a chance than him,” Chargers coach Brandon Staley said of Herbert, who was getting X-rays and wasn't available after the game. “There’s nobody who can do what he can do. Nobody. He showed a lot of guts. He showed what he shows us every day, that we’re never out of the fight. He brought us back and gave us a chance.”

The highly anticipated showdown between two of the league's most prolific quarterbacks, each surrounded by premier playmakers, turned out early on to be a defensive slugfest.

The Chargers held the Chiefs to 13 yards in the first quarter, thanks to relentless pressure from Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack and the fact that Derwin James Jr. was just about everywhere, and kept a team that scored 44 points last week in Arizona off the scoreboard until Mahomes slung a sidearm pass to McKinnon early in the second quarter.

The Chargers fared better offensively, even though Staley opted to play conservatively, twice punting on fourth-and-2 near midfield. Dustin Hopkins kicked an early field goal before Mike Williams, dominating smaller Chiefs defensive backs, put the Chargers in position for Zander Horvath to catch a short TD pass.

Staley finally went for it on fourth down on the opening drive of the second half. And one play after Austin Ekeler picked it up, Williams made a one-handed grab around Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to give the Chargers a 17-7 lead.

The game appeared to be getting away from the Chiefs when Mahomes was intercepted by Asante Samuel Jr. on their next possession. But replays showed Samuel didn't control the ball and the call was overturned, and Mahomes capitalized on his second chance by throwing a 41-yard strike to Justin Watson for a touchdown.

The Chiefs tied it 17-all on the first play of the fourth quarter when Ammendola, who was signed earlier this week, knocked through a chip shot on fourth down at the goal line.

That set up Jaylen Watson's pick-6 and the first lead Kansas City had all night.

“This is what it's going to be. We know we're playing in the toughest division,” Chiefs safety Justin Reid said. “We know we're going to get everyone's best shot. We have to come out and we have to perform.”

The game was the first in the $13 billion, 11-year deal between the NFL and Amazon Prime to exclusively stream Thursday night games. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos joined NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the sideline before kickoff.

Chargers C Corey Linsley (knee) and RT Trey Pipkins III (ankle) left in the third quarter. ... Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman hurt his ankle in the third quarter but returned to the game. ... Danna left in the fourth quarter with a calf injury.

The Chargers return home to face Jacksonville on Sept. 25. The Chiefs visit Indianapolis the same day.

DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a showdown between the Chiefs and Chargers, two of the league's best teams led by two of the game's bright young quarterbacks, an unheralded seventh-round draft pick who a few years ago was working alongside his mother in a Wendy's restaurant stole the show.The Chiefs' Jaylen Watson picked off Justin Herbert at the goal line early in the fourth quarter Thursday night, headed the other way and was never touched on a 99-yard go-ahead touchdown that propelled Kansas City to a 27-24 victory.“I don't even remember what happened at that moment,” Watson said later. “It's all so surreal.”Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 235 yards with TD passes to Jerick McKinnon and Justin Watson, and fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola was perfect in place of injured Harrison Butker. But it was the Chiefs' defense, and Watson's highlight-reel interception, that allowed Kansas City (2-0) to overcome its early problems in an early divisional test.“The thing that I'm most proud of,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, “is that we stuck together. Nobody pointed any fingers.”Two series after Watson's go-ahead touchdown, things got even worse for the Chargers (1-1) when Herbert was drilled by defensive end Mike Danna while delivering a throw. He left the field clutching his side, returned one play later, then threw an incompletion that forced the Chargers to punt while trailing 24-17.Clyde Edwards-Helaire promptly split the defense on a 52-yard run to set up a field goal for Kansas City.Herbert, who finished with 334 yards and three touchdown passes, gamely tried to keep the Chargers alive. He threw a 36-yard dart on fourth down to extend their ensuing possession, then hit Joshua Palmer in the back of the end zone on fourth-and-goal to pull Los Angeles within 27-24 with just over a minute to go.Kansas City recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to end the game.“You’re not going to see a quarterback in any level of football play tougher and do more for his team and will his team and give them a chance than him,” Chargers coach Brandon Staley said of Herbert, who was getting X-rays and wasn't available after the game. “There’s nobody who can do what he can do. Nobody. He showed a lot of guts. He showed what he shows us every day, that we’re never out of the fight. He brought us back and gave us a chance.”The highly anticipated showdown between two of the league's most prolific quarterbacks, each surrounded by premier playmakers, turned out early on to be a defensive slugfest.The Chargers held the Chiefs to 13 yards in the first quarter, thanks to relentless pressure from Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack and the fact that Derwin James Jr. was just about everywhere, and kept a team that scored 44 points last week in Arizona off the scoreboard until Mahomes slung a sidearm pass to McKinnon early in the second quarter.The Chargers fared better offensively, even though Staley opted to play conservatively, twice punting on fourth-and-2 near midfield. Dustin Hopkins kicked an early field goal before Mike Williams, dominating smaller Chiefs defensive backs, put the Chargers in position for Zander Horvath to catch a short TD pass.Staley finally went for it on fourth down on the opening drive of the second half. And one play after Austin Ekeler picked it up, Williams made a one-handed grab around Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to give the Chargers a 17-7 lead.The game appeared to be getting away from the Chiefs when Mahomes was intercepted by Asante Samuel Jr. on their next possession. But replays showed Samuel didn't control the ball and the call was overturned, and Mahomes capitalized on his second chance by throwing a 41-yard strike to Justin Watson for a touchdown.The Chiefs tied it 17-all on the first play of the fourth quarter when Ammendola, who was signed earlier this week, knocked through a chip shot on fourth down at the goal line.That set up Jaylen Watson's pick-6 and the first lead Kansas City had all night.“This is what it's going to be. We know we're playing in the toughest division,” Chiefs safety Justin Reid said. “We know we're going to get everyone's best shot. We have to come out and we have to perform.”PRIME TIMEThe game was the first in the $13 billion, 11-year deal between the NFL and Amazon Prime to exclusively stream Thursday night games. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos joined NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the sideline before kickoff.INJURIESChargers C Corey Linsley (knee) and RT Trey Pipkins III (ankle) left in the third quarter. ... Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman hurt his ankle in the third quarter but returned to the game. ... Danna left in the fourth quarter with a calf injury.UP NEXTThe Chargers return home to face Jacksonville on Sept. 25. The Chiefs visit Indianapolis the same day.

🏈 NFL FB: Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown

Kansas State has its final tune-up before Big 12 play begins when Tulane visits Manhattan on Saturday. The Wildcats are coming off a 40-12 blowout of former conference rival Missouri. The only touchdown they allowed came on an untimed down to end the game. Tulane opened with a 42-10 win over Massachusetts and beat Alcorn State 52-0 last week. Tulane has won its first two games for the first time since 2002 and only the fourth time since 1975.

The game can be hears on KHMY MY 93.1 with the pre game starting at 12 noon.

Line: Kansas State by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

This is Kansas State's final tune-up before Big 12 play begins next week against Oklahoma. The Wildcats are coming off a 40-12 blowout of former conference rival Missouri. The only touchdown they allowed came on an untimed down to end the game. Tulane opened with a 42-10 win over Massachusetts and beat Alcorn State 52-0 last week. The Green Wave are taking a big step up in class.

Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez has thrown for just 154 yards without a touchdown pass this season, though those numbers are a bit misleading. The Wildcats went vanilla when they were up big against South Dakota, then played in heavy rains against Missouri. Still, it would be good to get the passing game going against Tulane before facing the Sooners.

Tulane QB Michael Pratt should provide another good test for the Kansas State secondary. He was 17 of 21 for a career-high 318 yards and three touchdowns against Alcorn State last week.

Kansas State RB Deuce Vaughn has eight consecutive games of at least 100 yards rushing after another big performance against the Tigers. He has a Big 12-best 271 yards rushing and three touchdowns so far. He needs two more 100-yard efforts to match Darren Sproles, who set the school record with 10 straight during the 2002 and '03 seasons.

Tulane has won its first two games for the first time since 2002 and only the fourth time since 1975. ... Pratt has thrown at least one TD pass for the Green Wave in 22 of his last 23 games. ... Tulane has run for at least 100 yards in 76 of its last 79 games. ... The Green Wave are coming off their first shutout since beating Louisiana 56-0 on Nov. 1, 1997. ... Tulane has scored at least 30 points in 34 games since Willie Fritz took over in 2017. The Green Wave have scored more than 40 in 17 of them. ... Kansas State is allowing six points and 246 yards per game through two games. ... The Wildcats have five interceptions, their most through two games since 2000. ... Vaughn has a rushing TD in nine straight games, the longest streak for the Wildcats since current offensive coordinator Collin Klein had 12 in a row in 2012. ... Martinez is one of two active quarterbacks nationally with at least 8,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing for his career. He is second among active QBs with 2,392 yards rushing and 37 TDs rushing. ... Kansas State is seventh nationally with 532 yards rushing.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSKansas State has its final tune-up before Big 12 play begins when Tulane visits Manhattan on Saturday. The Wildcats are coming off a 40-12 blowout of former conference rival Missouri. The only touchdown they allowed came on an untimed down to end the game. Tulane opened with a 42-10 win over Massachusetts and beat Alcorn State 52-0 last week. Tulane has won its first two games for the first time since 2002 and only the fourth time since 1975.The game can be hears on KHMY MY 93.1 with the pre game starting at 12 noon.Line: Kansas State by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Tulane leads 1-0.WHAT'S AT STAKE?This is Kansas State's final tune-up before Big 12 play begins next week against Oklahoma. The Wildcats are coming off a 40-12 blowout of former conference rival Missouri. The only touchdown they allowed came on an untimed down to end the game. Tulane opened with a 42-10 win over Massachusetts and beat Alcorn State 52-0 last week. The Green Wave are taking a big step up in class.KEY MATCHUPKansas State QB Adrian Martinez has thrown for just 154 yards without a touchdown pass this season, though those numbers are a bit misleading. The Wildcats went vanilla when they were up big against South Dakota, then played in heavy rains against Missouri. Still, it would be good to get the passing game going against Tulane before facing the Sooners.PLAYERS TO WATCHTulane QB Michael Pratt should provide another good test for the Kansas State secondary. He was 17 of 21 for a career-high 318 yards and three touchdowns against Alcorn State last week.Kansas State RB Deuce Vaughn has eight consecutive games of at least 100 yards rushing after another big performance against the Tigers. He has a Big 12-best 271 yards rushing and three touchdowns so far. He needs two more 100-yard efforts to match Darren Sproles, who set the school record with 10 straight during the 2002 and '03 seasons.FACTS &amp; FIGURESTulane has won its first two games for the first time since 2002 and only the fourth time since 1975. ... Pratt has thrown at least one TD pass for the Green Wave in 22 of his last 23 games. ... Tulane has run for at least 100 yards in 76 of its last 79 games. ... The Green Wave are coming off their first shutout since beating Louisiana 56-0 on Nov. 1, 1997. ... Tulane has scored at least 30 points in 34 games since Willie Fritz took over in 2017. The Green Wave have scored more than 40 in 17 of them. ... Kansas State is allowing six points and 246 yards per game through two games. ... The Wildcats have five interceptions, their most through two games since 2000. ... Vaughn has a rushing TD in nine straight games, the longest streak for the Wildcats since current offensive coordinator Collin Klein had 12 in a row in 2012. ... Martinez is one of two active quarterbacks nationally with at least 8,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing for his career. He is second among active QBs with 2,392 yards rushing and 37 TDs rushing. ... Kansas State is seventh nationally with 532 yards rushing.

🏈 K-State FB: K-State gets Tulane in final tune-up before facing Oklahoma

Kansas is 2-0 for the first time since 2011. The Jayhawks are scoring more than 52 points a game. They will try and continue their early success in a visit to Houston on Saturday. The Cougars look to rebound after dropping a 33-30 two overtime thriller at Texas Tech last week.

Kansas (2-0) at Houston (1-1), 4 p.m. ET (ESPNU)

Line: Houston by 10 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Kansas, 2-0 for the first time since 2011 and are fourth in the nation in scoring 52.5 points a game, will try and continue its early success in a visit to Houston. The Cougars look to rebound after dropping a 33-30 two overtime thriller at Texas Tech last week.

RB Devin Neal vs. Houston's run defense. Neal is tied for first in the nation with five touchdowns this season. Neal has four rushing touchdowns and a TD reception to become the first Jayhawk since 2009 to have five touchdowns in the first two games. The Cougars are tied for 47th in the nation by allowing 111 yards rushing a game.

Kansas: CB Cobee Bryant sealed the team's 55-42 win over West Virginia last week with an interception return for a touchdown. It was his second touchdown of the year after he returned a blocked field goal for a score in the opener against Tennessee Tech.

Houston: DL Derek Parish set an American Athletic Conference record against the Red Raiders with 6 ½ tackles for losses and 4 ½ sacks. The 4 ½ sacks rank third in school history and are the most by a Cougar since 1990.

These teams last met in the Fort Worth Bowl in 2005 when the Jayhawks won 42-13. ... Kansas leads the nation in third-down conversions (17 of 23 chances). ... QB Jalon Daniels threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns last week. He has at least one TD pass in six straight games. ... The Jayhawks have 10 rushing touchdowns and average more than 7.5 yards a carry. ... LB Rich Miller had the second double-digit tackle game of his career with 12 last week. ... The Cougars have played five overtime periods in their first two games. ... Houston has won a school-record seven straight home openers dating to 2015. ... The Cougars have scored 10 or more points in 100 straight games and at least 21 points in 42 consecutive regular-season games. ... QB Clayton Tune has thrown for 472 yards with four touchdowns and one interception this season. ... WR Nathaniel Dell leads the team with 12 receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSKansas is 2-0 for the first time since 2011. The Jayhawks are scoring more than 52 points a game. They will try and continue their early success in a visit to Houston on Saturday. The Cougars look to rebound after dropping a 33-30 two overtime thriller at Texas Tech last week.Kansas (2-0) at Houston (1-1), 4 p.m. ET (ESPNU)Line: Houston by 10 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Kansas 3-0.WHAT'S AT STAKE?Kansas, 2-0 for the first time since 2011 and are fourth in the nation in scoring 52.5 points a game, will try and continue its early success in a visit to Houston. The Cougars look to rebound after dropping a 33-30 two overtime thriller at Texas Tech last week.KEY MATCHUPRB Devin Neal vs. Houston's run defense. Neal is tied for first in the nation with five touchdowns this season. Neal has four rushing touchdowns and a TD reception to become the first Jayhawk since 2009 to have five touchdowns in the first two games. The Cougars are tied for 47th in the nation by allowing 111 yards rushing a game.PLAYERS TO WATCHKansas: CB Cobee Bryant sealed the team's 55-42 win over West Virginia last week with an interception return for a touchdown. It was his second touchdown of the year after he returned a blocked field goal for a score in the opener against Tennessee Tech.Houston: DL Derek Parish set an American Athletic Conference record against the Red Raiders with 6 ½ tackles for losses and 4 ½ sacks. The 4 ½ sacks rank third in school history and are the most by a Cougar since 1990.FACTS &amp; FIGURESThese teams last met in the Fort Worth Bowl in 2005 when the Jayhawks won 42-13. ... Kansas leads the nation in third-down conversions (17 of 23 chances). ... QB Jalon Daniels threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns last week. He has at least one TD pass in six straight games. ... The Jayhawks have 10 rushing touchdowns and average more than 7.5 yards a carry. ... LB Rich Miller had the second double-digit tackle game of his career with 12 last week. ... The Cougars have played five overtime periods in their first two games. ... Houston has won a school-record seven straight home openers dating to 2015. ... The Cougars have scored 10 or more points in 100 straight games and at least 21 points in 42 consecutive regular-season games. ... QB Clayton Tune has thrown for 472 yards with four touchdowns and one interception this season. ... WR Nathaniel Dell leads the team with 12 receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns.

🏈 KU FB: Jayhawks Travel to Houston for Second-Straight Road Test

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WICHITA — 
The Wichita Wind Surge announced today they will add two USD 259 high school football games to their schedule – West High v. Northwest will be played on Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m. and South High v. West High on Friday, October 21st at 7 p.m.

“Wichita Public Schools is excited for our players, coaches, and fans to be able to experience two football games at the Riverfront Stadium this fall season,” said District Athletic Director, Kaleb Stoppel. “It is the hope that this is only the beginning, and all Wichita Public Schools’ football teams and fans can experience games at the Riverfront Stadium in the future.”

A huge supporter helping make these games possible is presenting sponsor, Mel Hambleton Ford. “I am so excited that Mel Hambelton Ford is the presenting sponsor for high school football at Riverfront Stadium,” said Lisa Hambelton. “I believe sports are so important to the young people in our community and I am proud to be a part of this great opportunity!”

Tickets are $8 for the general public and $4 for respective schools with student ID’s. Tickets can be purchased in person in advance at the Wind Surge Box Office located at 275 S. McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67213. 

Tickets can also be purchased the night of each game at the Delano entrance of Riverfont Stadium starting 90 minutes prior to kickoff. USD 259 and Riverfront Stadium admittance and safety protocols for sporting events will strictly be enforced.

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WICHITA — 
The Wichita Wind Surge announced today they will add two USD 259 high school football games to their schedule – West High v. Northwest will be played on Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m. and South High v. West High on Friday, October 21st at 7 p.m.“Wichita Public Schools is excited for our players, coaches, and fans to be able to experience two football games at the Riverfront Stadium this fall season,” said District Athletic Director, Kaleb Stoppel. “It is the hope that this is only the beginning, and all Wichita Public Schools’ football teams and fans can experience games at the Riverfront Stadium in the future.”A huge supporter helping make these games possible is presenting sponsor, Mel Hambleton Ford. “I am so excited that Mel Hambelton Ford is the presenting sponsor for high school football at Riverfront Stadium,” said Lisa Hambelton. “I believe sports are so important to the young people in our community and I am proud to be a part of this great opportunity!”Tickets are $8 for the general public and $4 for respective schools with student ID’s. Tickets can be purchased in person in advance at the Wind Surge Box Office located at 275 S. McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67213. Tickets can also be purchased the night of each game at the Delano entrance of Riverfont Stadium starting 90 minutes prior to kickoff. USD 259 and Riverfront Stadium admittance and safety protocols for sporting events will strictly be enforced.

🏈 Wichita Wind Surge to Host Two USD 259 High School Football Games

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray cruised through seven sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite losing AL batting leader Luis Arraez to an early injury, beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0. Gary Sánchez had a two-run double and Carlos Correa a couple hits for Minnesota, five games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland with 21 games remaining. Arraez got an infield hit, raising his average to .320, and scored in the first, then left after the inning with left hamstring tightness. Acquired from Cincinnati in March, Gray has been a top-of-the-rotation guy for Minnesota all season. He breezed through the Kansas City lineup much of the night, allowing three hits and striking out eight.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina made history with the first pitch of the game, then the record-setting battery helped the St. Louis Cardinals extend their NL Central lead by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1. Wainwright and Molina started together for the 325th time, the most ever by a pitcher-catcher duo in the majors. The duo eclipsed the regular-season mark of 324 held by the Detroit Tigers pair of Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan from 1963-1975. Wainwright gave up one run in five innings. Molina hit an RBI single and threw out a runner trying to steal. Nolan Arenado and Lars Nootbaar homered as the Cardinals stretched their division lead to eight games over the second-place Brewers. Milwaukee is two games behind San Diego for the final wild-card spot in the NL.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have taken on an almost unbeatable air in the AFC West over the past six years, not only winning the division each time but losing just six games total against some of their longest-standing rivals. Except when it comes to the Los Angeles Chargers. They’ve showed no fear in splitting their past four meetings with Kansas City, including a win in Arrowhead Stadium last season. Justin Herbert will try to lead Los Angeles to another victory on Thursday night in the first NFL game exclusively on Amazon Prime, and become one of three visiting quarterbacks to win each of his first three starts at Arrowhead Stadium.

UNDATED (AP) — Texas Tech is off to a 2-0 start for new coach Joey McGuire. The Red Raiders go into their final non-conference game looking to win back-to-back games over ranked opponents for the first time since 2008. After beating future Big 12 rival and then-No. 25 Houston, they play Saturday at 16th-ranked North Carolina State. Texas Tech is one of seven Big 12 teams at 2-0. The league has a 14-0 record against unranked non-conference opponents, and three losses to ranked teams are by an average of 4.7 points. That includes Texas' 20-19 home loss to then-No. 1 Alabama last weekend.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Oklahoma’s regular-season games against Southeastern Conference teams will have to wait until the Sooners are officially a member. The SEC says it has instructed Georgia and Tennessee to postpone home-and-home games scheduled for the next two seasons. The second meetings with both teams were scheduled for after Oklahoma and Texas leave the Big 12 and start playing in the SEC in 2025. Georgia was set to visit Oklahoma in 2023. The Sooners had been scheduled for a game at Tennessee in 2024. They'll replace the Georgia games with SMU and are still seeking to fill the Tennessee slots.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The athletic directors who lead the schools that play major college football want the sport to continue be governed by the NCAA. But only if that governance can be streamlined. LEAD1, an association of Bowl Subdivision ADs, convened 105 of its 131 members for a meeting in Washington that focused mostly on how best to govern major college football. There has been some momentum in the past year to seriously explore breaking FBS away from the NCAA and creating another structure to run the biggest revenue-generator in college sports. For now, though, the preference is for reform within the current structure.

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 5,500 minor league baseball players have formed a union, completing a lightning-fast organization campaign that launched just 17 days earlier in an effort to boost annual salaries as low as $10,400. Martin Scheinman, the sport’s independent arbitrator, notified Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association that a majority of the 5,567 players in the minor league bargaining unit had signed union authorization cards since the drive started Aug. 28. He did not provide the sides a specific number. MLB had agreed Saturday that it would voluntarily accept a union if there was majority support.

NEW YORK (AP) — Nike released the United States’ World Cup jerseys Thursday, including a mostly white design for home matches that was criticized in advance by a pair of American players and some fans. The home jerseys have red and blue stripes on each sleeve. “We just as angry as y’all !!!” forward Tim Weah wrote last month after a version of the home jersey was posted online. “Tried to tell them” midfielder Weston McKennie wrote. The bright blue away jersey has an ice-dying technique somewhat akin to a tie-dye pattern.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A new surveys shows nearly one in five U.S. adults bet money on sports over the past year. The report from the Pew Research Center shows that 19% of adults surveyed said they bet on sports. The most common way they did so involved bets with friends or family, such as a private betting pool, fantasy league or a casual bet; 15% say they bet this way. Only 8% say they made sports bets in person at a casino, racetrack or kiosk, and 6% did so online. A record 46.6 million Americans say they plan to bet on the current NFL season, according to the American Gaming Association.

UNDATED(AP) — The NFL is set to make its debut with a streaming service on Thursday night. Amazon Prime Video will show the Los Angeles Chargers' game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It's the highest-profile of a series of deals between sports leagues and streaming services. NHL games will be shown on both ESPN+ and Hulu. Major League Baseball has deals with Apple TV+ and Peacock. Industry experts say viewers are becoming more comfortable with streaming games and advances in technology have made it seamless.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray cruised through seven sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite losing AL batting leader Luis Arraez to an early injury, beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0. Gary Sánchez had a two-run double and Carlos Correa a couple hits for Minnesota, five games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland with 21 games remaining. Arraez got an infield hit, raising his average to .320, and scored in the first, then left after the inning with left hamstring tightness. Acquired from Cincinnati in March, Gray has been a top-of-the-rotation guy for Minnesota all season. He breezed through the Kansas City lineup much of the night, allowing three hits and striking out eight.ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina made history with the first pitch of the game, then the record-setting battery helped the St. Louis Cardinals extend their NL Central lead by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1. Wainwright and Molina started together for the 325th time, the most ever by a pitcher-catcher duo in the majors. The duo eclipsed the regular-season mark of 324 held by the Detroit Tigers pair of Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan from 1963-1975. Wainwright gave up one run in five innings. Molina hit an RBI single and threw out a runner trying to steal. Nolan Arenado and Lars Nootbaar homered as the Cardinals stretched their division lead to eight games over the second-place Brewers. Milwaukee is two games behind San Diego for the final wild-card spot in the NL.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have taken on an almost unbeatable air in the AFC West over the past six years, not only winning the division each time but losing just six games total against some of their longest-standing rivals. Except when it comes to the Los Angeles Chargers. They’ve showed no fear in splitting their past four meetings with Kansas City, including a win in Arrowhead Stadium last season. Justin Herbert will try to lead Los Angeles to another victory on Thursday night in the first NFL game exclusively on Amazon Prime, and become one of three visiting quarterbacks to win each of his first three starts at Arrowhead Stadium.UNDATED (AP) — Texas Tech is off to a 2-0 start for new coach Joey McGuire. The Red Raiders go into their final non-conference game looking to win back-to-back games over ranked opponents for the first time since 2008. After beating future Big 12 rival and then-No. 25 Houston, they play Saturday at 16th-ranked North Carolina State. Texas Tech is one of seven Big 12 teams at 2-0. The league has a 14-0 record against unranked non-conference opponents, and three losses to ranked teams are by an average of 4.7 points. That includes Texas' 20-19 home loss to then-No. 1 Alabama last weekend.BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Oklahoma’s regular-season games against Southeastern Conference teams will have to wait until the Sooners are officially a member. The SEC says it has instructed Georgia and Tennessee to postpone home-and-home games scheduled for the next two seasons. The second meetings with both teams were scheduled for after Oklahoma and Texas leave the Big 12 and start playing in the SEC in 2025. Georgia was set to visit Oklahoma in 2023. The Sooners had been scheduled for a game at Tennessee in 2024. They'll replace the Georgia games with SMU and are still seeking to fill the Tennessee slots.WASHINGTON (AP) — The athletic directors who lead the schools that play major college football want the sport to continue be governed by the NCAA. But only if that governance can be streamlined. LEAD1, an association of Bowl Subdivision ADs, convened 105 of its 131 members for a meeting in Washington that focused mostly on how best to govern major college football. There has been some momentum in the past year to seriously explore breaking FBS away from the NCAA and creating another structure to run the biggest revenue-generator in college sports. For now, though, the preference is for reform within the current structure.NEW YORK (AP) — More than 5,500 minor league baseball players have formed a union, completing a lightning-fast organization campaign that launched just 17 days earlier in an effort to boost annual salaries as low as $10,400. Martin Scheinman, the sport’s independent arbitrator, notified Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association that a majority of the 5,567 players in the minor league bargaining unit had signed union authorization cards since the drive started Aug. 28. He did not provide the sides a specific number. MLB had agreed Saturday that it would voluntarily accept a union if there was majority support.NEW YORK (AP) — Nike released the United States’ World Cup jerseys Thursday, including a mostly white design for home matches that was criticized in advance by a pair of American players and some fans. The home jerseys have red and blue stripes on each sleeve. “We just as angry as y’all !!!” forward Tim Weah wrote last month after a version of the home jersey was posted online. “Tried to tell them” midfielder Weston McKennie wrote. The bright blue away jersey has an ice-dying technique somewhat akin to a tie-dye pattern.ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A new surveys shows nearly one in five U.S. adults bet money on sports over the past year. The report from the Pew Research Center shows that 19% of adults surveyed said they bet on sports. The most common way they did so involved bets with friends or family, such as a private betting pool, fantasy league or a casual bet; 15% say they bet this way. Only 8% say they made sports bets in person at a casino, racetrack or kiosk, and 6% did so online. A record 46.6 million Americans say they plan to bet on the current NFL season, according to the American Gaming Association.UNDATED(AP) — The NFL is set to make its debut with a streaming service on Thursday night. Amazon Prime Video will show the Los Angeles Chargers' game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It's the highest-profile of a series of deals between sports leagues and streaming services. NHL games will be shown on both ESPN+ and Hulu. Major League Baseball has deals with Apple TV+ and Peacock. Industry experts say viewers are becoming more comfortable with streaming games and advances in technology have made it seamless.WEDNESDAY SCORESINTERLEAGUEFinal Colorado 3 Chicago White Sox 0Final Seattle 6 San Diego 1Final Baltimore 6 Washington 2AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Cleveland 5 L.A. Angels 3Final Houston 2 Detroit 1Final Toronto 5 Tampa Bay 1Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Boston 3Final Minnesota 4 Kansas City 0Final Oakland 8 Texas 7NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal Pittsburgh 10 Cincinnati 4Final San Francisco 4 Atlanta 1Final Philadelphia 6 Miami 1Final Chicago Cubs 6 N.Y. Mets 3Final St. Louis 4 Milwaukee 1Final Arizona 5 L.A. Dodgers 3

Sports Headlines for Thursday

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray cruised through seven sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite losing AL batting leader Luis Arraez to an early injury, beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 Wednesday night.

Gary Sánchez had a two-run double and Carlos Correa a couple hits for Minnesota, five games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland with 21 games remaining.

Arraez got an infield hit, raising his average to .320, and scored in the first, then left after the inning with left hamstring tightness. An MRI did not show “anything substantial,” according to manager Rocco Baldelli.

“My guess is we are going to, with the lefty tomorrow that we’re facing, probably let him come in, get some treatment and see how he responds, see what he’s going to be available for. I wouldn’t see him being out or anything like that,” Baldelli said.

The Twins already have a pair of regulars on 10-day injured lists: center fielder Byron Buxton out since Aug. 23 with a right hip strain and second baseman Jorge Polanco (left knee inflammation) has been out since Sept. 3.

Baldelli previously said Polanco might return this week, but Buxton is further away.

Acquired from Cincinnati in March, Gray (8-4) has been a top-of-the-rotation guy for Minnesota all season. He breezed through the Kansas City lineup much of the night, allowing three hits and striking out eight — seven looking.

“When you have a guy who has a really good breaking ball, as a hitter with two strikes, you have that in mind, like he might spin that breaking ball,” catcher Sandy León said. “Then he throws that backdoor two-seam to righties and from those lefties. … It’s not easy to execute it, but he does it.”

The right-hander has been especially strong for the Twins since the All-Star break, going 4-1 with a 1.98 ERA and allowing two or fewer earned runs in nine of those 10 starts.

“My curveball feels good, it’s always been something that’s been there for me. And my fastball command is getting better. And then starting to add a pitch here, add a pitch there, just along the way. … Whatever my strengths are, making sure my strengths, I’m really great at those and then just adding a little bit along the way,” Gray said.

Michael Massey had two of the five hits for Kansas City, which did not send more than four men to the plate in an inning against Gray. Through five innings, just one Royals runner advanced to second base and that came on a passed ball.

“He’s just tough because he can pretty much throw anything in any count,” Massey said.

Making his second start after missing 17 games with right forearm tightness, Zack Greinke (4-9) allowed three runs and struck out one in four innings.

Kansas City has lost six straight at Target Field and failed to score in 43 of its past 44 innings there. It scored three times in the ninth inning Tuesday after being no-hit for eight innings.

Greinke was done in by a 40-pitch first inning. Sánchez hit a two-out, two-run double and the Twins left the bases loaded when León grounded back sharply to Greinke.

“He didn’t execute the secondary pitches for strikes,” manager Mike Matheny said. “He’s usually getting more chase when he can throw strike to ball with the breaking stuff, with the changeup, but they weren’t biting.”

Greinke is 0-7 with a 6.36 ERA in a dozen starts away from Kauffman Stadium this season; he’s 4-2 with a 1.93 ERA in 11 games at home. His last road win was 16 road starts ago, on Aug. 13, 2021, he pitched for Houston.

A sacrifice fly by Gio Urshela scored pinch-runner Billy Hamilton in the Twins seventh.

Kansas City SS Bobby Witt Jr. doubled for the fourth straight game. Eight of his past 13 hits have gone for extra bases. He leads all rookies with 53 extra-base hits.

Twins: OF Max Kepler, who left Sunday’s game with a right leg contusion, missed his second straight game.

The three-game wraps up series Thursday with LHP Daniel Lynch (4-10, 5.14) the scheduled starter for Kansas City. Minnesota plans to start RHP Dylan Bundy (8-7. 4.68).

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray cruised through seven sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite losing AL batting leader Luis Arraez to an early injury, beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 Wednesday night.Gary Sánchez had a two-run double and Carlos Correa a couple hits for Minnesota, five games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland with 21 games remaining.Arraez got an infield hit, raising his average to .320, and scored in the first, then left after the inning with left hamstring tightness. An MRI did not show “anything substantial,” according to manager Rocco Baldelli.“My guess is we are going to, with the lefty tomorrow that we’re facing, probably let him come in, get some treatment and see how he responds, see what he’s going to be available for. I wouldn’t see him being out or anything like that,” Baldelli said.The Twins already have a pair of regulars on 10-day injured lists: center fielder Byron Buxton out since Aug. 23 with a right hip strain and second baseman Jorge Polanco (left knee inflammation) has been out since Sept. 3.Baldelli previously said Polanco might return this week, but Buxton is further away.Acquired from Cincinnati in March, Gray (8-4) has been a top-of-the-rotation guy for Minnesota all season. He breezed through the Kansas City lineup much of the night, allowing three hits and striking out eight — seven looking.“When you have a guy who has a really good breaking ball, as a hitter with two strikes, you have that in mind, like he might spin that breaking ball,” catcher Sandy León said. “Then he throws that backdoor two-seam to righties and from those lefties. … It’s not easy to execute it, but he does it.”The right-hander has been especially strong for the Twins since the All-Star break, going 4-1 with a 1.98 ERA and allowing two or fewer earned runs in nine of those 10 starts.“My curveball feels good, it’s always been something that’s been there for me. And my fastball command is getting better. And then starting to add a pitch here, add a pitch there, just along the way. … Whatever my strengths are, making sure my strengths, I’m really great at those and then just adding a little bit along the way,” Gray said.Michael Massey had two of the five hits for Kansas City, which did not send more than four men to the plate in an inning against Gray. Through five innings, just one Royals runner advanced to second base and that came on a passed ball.“He’s just tough because he can pretty much throw anything in any count,” Massey said.Making his second start after missing 17 games with right forearm tightness, Zack Greinke (4-9) allowed three runs and struck out one in four innings.Kansas City has lost six straight at Target Field and failed to score in 43 of its past 44 innings there. It scored three times in the ninth inning Tuesday after being no-hit for eight innings.Greinke was done in by a 40-pitch first inning. Sánchez hit a two-out, two-run double and the Twins left the bases loaded when León grounded back sharply to Greinke.“He didn’t execute the secondary pitches for strikes,” manager Mike Matheny said. “He’s usually getting more chase when he can throw strike to ball with the breaking stuff, with the changeup, but they weren’t biting.”Greinke is 0-7 with a 6.36 ERA in a dozen starts away from Kauffman Stadium this season; he’s 4-2 with a 1.93 ERA in 11 games at home. His last road win was 16 road starts ago, on Aug. 13, 2021, he pitched for Houston.A sacrifice fly by Gio Urshela scored pinch-runner Billy Hamilton in the Twins seventh.DOUBLES DELIGHTKansas City SS Bobby Witt Jr. doubled for the fourth straight game. Eight of his past 13 hits have gone for extra bases. He leads all rookies with 53 extra-base hits.TRAINER’S ROOMTwins: OF Max Kepler, who left Sunday’s game with a right leg contusion, missed his second straight game.UP NEXTThe three-game wraps up series Thursday with LHP Daniel Lynch (4-10, 5.14) the scheduled starter for Kansas City. Minnesota plans to start RHP Dylan Bundy (8-7. 4.68).

⚾ Gray sharp for 7 as Twins blank Royals

STEVE CARPENTER HutchCC Sports Information

COLBY – The Hutchinson Community College Volleyball team continued to block and serve strong and earned a tough Jayhawk West road victory on Wednesday night.

The No. 17-ranked Blue Dragons had 13 team blocks and nine service aces to defeat the Colby Trojans 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 25-17) conference victory at the Colby Events Center.

The Blue Dragons improve to 16-5 overall and 4-1 in the Jayhawk West. The Blue Dragons have a full week off before Garden City comes to the Sports Arena next Wednesday. Colby fell to 8-5 overall and 0-5 in the Jayhawk West.

Middles Blondie Penaflor and Anna Dean continued to put up a strong block for the Dragons. Penaflor had five total blocks, while Dean had three blocks.

Perrine Blanc tied a season high with five services aces. Baylee Miller had three aces to lead the Dragons.

Alejandra Brisino paced the Dragons offensively with 14 kills. Miller had eight kills and Penaflor had seven kills.

Setter Andrea Serrano finished with 31 assists. Giovanni Ravenhani had 10 assists.

Reigning Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the Week had a team-high 12 digs. Serrano had nine digs.

STEVE CARPENTER HutchCC Sports InformationCOLBY – The Hutchinson Community College Volleyball team continued to block and serve strong and earned a tough Jayhawk West road victory on Wednesday night.The No. 17-ranked Blue Dragons had 13 team blocks and nine service aces to defeat the Colby Trojans 3-1 (25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 25-17) conference victory at the Colby Events Center.The Blue Dragons improve to 16-5 overall and 4-1 in the Jayhawk West. The Blue Dragons have a full week off before Garden City comes to the Sports Arena next Wednesday. Colby fell to 8-5 overall and 0-5 in the Jayhawk West.Middles Blondie Penaflor and Anna Dean continued to put up a strong block for the Dragons. Penaflor had five total blocks, while Dean had three blocks.Perrine Blanc tied a season high with five services aces. Baylee Miller had three aces to lead the Dragons.Alejandra Brisino paced the Dragons offensively with 14 kills. Miller had eight kills and Penaflor had seven kills.Setter Andrea Serrano finished with 31 assists. Giovanni Ravenhani had 10 assists.Reigning Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the Week had a team-high 12 digs. Serrano had nine digs.

🏐 HutchCC VB: Dragons earn 4-set win at Colby

Several Hutchinson Community College women’s soccer players produced career single-game highs as the No. 20-ranked Blue Dragons posted their fourth-straight shutout on Wednesday night at the Salthawk Sports Complex.

Led by sophomore Aimee Maher’s first career hat trick, the Blue Dragons rolled to a 6-0 Jayhawk West victory over Dodge City.

Hutchinson improves to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Jayhawk West. The Blue Dragons travel to Johnson County on Saturday. Dodge City falls to 1-3-1 overall and 0-3 in the league. Hutchinson is now 26-1 all-time against Dodge City, including 25 consecutive victories over the Conquistadors.

Maher posted the Blue Dragons’ second hat trick of the season for the Blue Dragons. Hadlie Lowe had a hat trick against Western Nebraska on August 26. Maher scored all three of her goals in the second half on Wednesday.

Maher is the 42nd different Blue Dragon player in program history to record a hat trick. This was the 95th all-time hat trick in Blue Dragon history and it was the 48th hat trick where all three goals came in the same half. Maher’s seven points – she had a first-half assist – were a career high as well.

Freshman Maren Lackey scored her first two collegiate goals on Wednesday. She scored twice in the first half, including the game’s first goal for her first career game winner.

Lowe and sophomore Julia De Souza both had career-high three assist games, which was the 58th and 59th times in program history a player had three assists in a game.

Sophomore Olivia Felix-Cardona improved to 4-0 with her second shutout this season. She made three saves as the Blue Dragons ran their scoreless minutes’ streak to 435 minutes.

The Blue Dragons out-shot Dodge City 24-8, including 14-3 in shots on goal. The Dragons generated five corner kicks.

Playing into a 15-20 mph wins in the first half, the Blue Dragons scored three times.

Lackey scored her first career goal 8:26 into the game when she laced a shot past the Dodge City keeper for a 1-0 lead. Lowe was credited with the assist.

The Dragons took a 2-0 lead with 14:15 to play in the first half on a Dodge City own goal. Dayza Holliman made a strong run up the field on a quick counter and played the ball to Lowe in the left corner. Lowe drove to the goal and her cross was knocked into the goal by a sliding Conquistador defender.

Lackey scored her second goal of the game with 57 seconds remaining in the first half. De Souza had the primary assist and Maher had the secondary assist as Hutchinson led 3-0 at halftime.

Maher’s first two goals came just 1 minute, 7 second apart. Lowe and De Souza assisted on Maher’s first goal with 32:32 remaining. Lowe had the helper on the second goal with 31:25 to play for a 5-0 Dragon lead.

Maher completed the hat trick when she squeezed a shot past the Dodge City keeper in the lower left corner for a 6-0 lead with 20:51 to play in the game.

Hutchinson’s 7-0 start in the first since the 2017 team started 9-0.

STEVE CARPENTER Hutch PostSeveral Hutchinson Community College women’s soccer players produced career single-game highs as the No. 20-ranked Blue Dragons posted their fourth-straight shutout on Wednesday night at the Salthawk Sports Complex.Led by sophomore Aimee Maher’s first career hat trick, the Blue Dragons rolled to a 6-0 Jayhawk West victory over Dodge City.Hutchinson improves to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Jayhawk West. The Blue Dragons travel to Johnson County on Saturday. Dodge City falls to 1-3-1 overall and 0-3 in the league. Hutchinson is now 26-1 all-time against Dodge City, including 25 consecutive victories over the Conquistadors.Maher posted the Blue Dragons’ second hat trick of the season for the Blue Dragons. Hadlie Lowe had a hat trick against Western Nebraska on August 26. Maher scored all three of her goals in the second half on Wednesday.Maher is the 42nd different Blue Dragon player in program history to record a hat trick. This was the 95th all-time hat trick in Blue Dragon history and it was the 48th hat trick where all three goals came in the same half. Maher’s seven points – she had a first-half assist – were a career high as well.Freshman Maren Lackey scored her first two collegiate goals on Wednesday. She scored twice in the first half, including the game’s first goal for her first career game winner.Lowe and sophomore Julia De Souza both had career-high three assist games, which was the 58th and 59th times in program history a player had three assists in a game.Sophomore Olivia Felix-Cardona improved to 4-0 with her second shutout this season. She made three saves as the Blue Dragons ran their scoreless minutes’ streak to 435 minutes.The Blue Dragons out-shot Dodge City 24-8, including 14-3 in shots on goal. The Dragons generated five corner kicks.Playing into a 15-20 mph wins in the first half, the Blue Dragons scored three times.Lackey scored her first career goal 8:26 into the game when she laced a shot past the Dodge City keeper for a 1-0 lead. Lowe was credited with the assist.The Dragons took a 2-0 lead with 14:15 to play in the first half on a Dodge City own goal. Dayza Holliman made a strong run up the field on a quick counter and played the ball to Lowe in the left corner. Lowe drove to the goal and her cross was knocked into the goal by a sliding Conquistador defender.Lackey scored her second goal of the game with 57 seconds remaining in the first half. De Souza had the primary assist and Maher had the secondary assist as Hutchinson led 3-0 at halftime.Maher’s first two goals came just 1 minute, 7 second apart. Lowe and De Souza assisted on Maher’s first goal with 32:32 remaining. Lowe had the helper on the second goal with 31:25 to play for a 5-0 Dragon lead.Maher completed the hat trick when she squeezed a shot past the Dodge City keeper in the lower left corner for a 6-0 lead with 20:51 to play in the game.Hutchinson’s 7-0 start in the first since the 2017 team started 9-0.

⚽️ HutchCC WSCR: Maher hat trick highlight Dragon win over Dodge City

KANSAS CITY — Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season on Wednesday. 

KANSAS CITY — Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season on Wednesday. This is Mahomes’ eighth career AFC Offensive Player of the Week Award and his third to come following Week 1 of the NFL season.Mahomes was 30-of-39 passing for 360 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions for a 144.2 passer rating against the Cardinals.&nbsp; That is the most passing yards, touchdown passes and best passer rating of any NFL player in Week 1. For Mahomes, it was his sixth career game with at least five touchdown passes.The Chiefs play host to San Diego Thursday.