Flint Hills Christian 49, Hutchinson Central Christian 19

Metro Academy 53, Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 43

Friday's ScoresThe Associated Press<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Abilene 68, Smoky Valley 52Anderson County 43, Iola 31Andover Central 80, Wichita East 52Arkansas City 57, Winfield 39Augusta 52, Goddard 43BV North 57, Olathe East 34BV West 70, SM North 56Basehor-Linwood 49, Eudora 40Bennington 55, Sylvan-Lucas 44Berean Academy 36, Udall 32Blue Valley 56, Ruskin, Mo. 54Bonner Springs 71, Labette County 61Bucklin 83, Ashland 28Buhler 69, Nickerson 31Cair Paravel 63, Waverly 0Canton-Galva 79, Rural Vista 33Cass-Midway, Mo. 53, Jayhawk Linn 47Cheney 68, Conway Springs 41Clay Center 58, Rock Creek 46Clearwater 41, Belle Plaine 26Concordia 74, Beloit 67Council Grove 69, West Franklin 53Dodge City 62, McPherson 58Ellinwood 53, La Crosse 26Erie 55, Southeast 52Flint Hills Christian 49, Hutchinson Central Christian 19Frankfort 58, Pawnee City, Neb. 29Fredonia 63, Neodesha 56, OTFrontenac 58, Nevada, Mo. 56Galena 62, St. Paul 20Garden City 59, Guymon, Okla. 50Girard 66, Parsons 65Goessel 59, Marion 26Goodland 55, Syracuse 30Hartford 72, Altoona-Midway 37Haven 61, Hutchinson Trinity Catholic 28Hays 63, Olathe West 44Hesston 53, Southeast Saline 44Highland Park 79, Emporia 45Hillsboro 48, Sterling 30Hodgeman County 79, Deerfield 33Hoisington 68, Central Plains 26Holyoke, Colo. 56, St. Francis 31Humboldt 54, Eureka 24Inman 56, Minneapolis 48Joplin, Mo. 64, Pittsburg 36Junction City 80, Topeka Seaman 63KC Piper 73, Ottawa 53Lakeside 50, Tescott 17Liberal 54, Colby 47Little River 59, Lincoln 36Logan/Palco 52, Wheatland-Grinnell 49Lyons 38, Ellsworth 24Macksville 63, Ness City 44Maize 48, Kapaun Mount Carmel 43Manhattan 67, Topeka 46Meade 66, Pawnee Heights 65Metro Academy 53, Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 43Minneola 54, Cunningham 45Mulvane 57, Wellington 55Nemaha Central 57, Perry-Lecompton 48Northern Valley 84, Wallace County 34Norton 48, Hoxie 35Norwich 55, Douglass 43Osborne 66, Southern Cloud 22Otis-Bison 57, Wilson 18Oxford 60, Fairfield 50Paola 66, Baldwin 49Phillipsburg 49, Oakley 48Pike Valley 49, Rock Hills 17Pittsburg Colgan 65, Columbus 49Plainville 66, Smith Center 38Pratt 62, Larned 21Pratt Skyline 66, Kiowa County 56Remington 66, Bluestem 47Riley County 54, Valley Heights 25SM South 69, KC Schlagle 11Salina Sacred Heart 65, Ell-Saline 48Salina South 57, Salina Central 35Scott City 55, Ulysses 50Sedgwick 57, Halstead 44Solomon 78, Burrton 48South Central 50, Spearville 38St. James Academy 66, KC Wyandotte 29St. John's Beloit-Tipton 59, Natoma 56St. Thomas Aquinas 56, Barstow, Mo. 36Stafford 38, St. John 37Sublette 59, Kinsley 39Thunder Ridge 58, Chase 30Tonganoxie 61, Louisburg 48Topeka West 69, Washburn Rural 57Trego 61, Dighton 39Valley Falls 65, Oskaloosa 32Victoria 55, Quinter 54Weskan 54, Golden Plains 19West Elk 64, Oswego 22Wichita County 57, Elkhart 27Wichita Independent 69, Kingman 68Wichita Northwest 54, Wichita Campus 46Wichita Sunrise 64, Oak Hill Academy, Va. 61Wichita Trinity 37, Garden Plain 27___<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Anderson County 45, Iola 27BV North 72, Olathe East 53BV West 52, SM North 47Beloit 49, Concordia 14Bennington 39, Sylvan-Lucas 29Bonner Springs 43, Labette County 42Burrton 52, Solomon 14Central Plains 54, Hoisington 34Cheney 71, Conway Springs 18Christ Preparatory Academy 49, Heartland Christian 46Cimarron 49, Holcomb 46Clearwater 63, Belle Plaine 22Dodge City 45, McPherson 33Elkhart 56, Wichita County 39Ell-Saline 40, Salina Sacred Heart 38Ellinwood 55, La Crosse 43Emporia 59, Highland Park 21Erie 49, Southeast 18Eureka 57, Humboldt 23Flint Hills Christian 37, St. Xavier 25Frankfort 57, Pawnee City, Neb. 17Fredonia 44, Neodesha 32Garden Plain 64, Wichita Trinity 27Girard 58, Parsons 53Goddard 46, Augusta 28Goddard-Eisenhower 72, Wichita North 61Goessel 53, Marion 40Golden Plains 48, Weskan 28Goodland 51, Syracuse 19Guymon, Okla. 46, Garden City 40Halstead 31, Sedgwick 28Haven 45, Hutchinson Trinity Catholic 17Hodgeman County 69, Deerfield 5Holyoke, Colo. 61, St. Francis 54Hoxie 49, Norton 29Hutchinson Central Christian 66, Wichita Classical 15Jefferson North 50, McLouth 43Kingman 43, Wichita Independent 25Kinsley 49, Sublette 23Lakin 43, Southwestern Hts. 36Lebo 32, Flinthills 26Liberal 57, Colby 14Linn 48, Washington County 40Little River 60, Lincoln 25Louisburg 36, Tonganoxie 27Lyons 51, Ellsworth 40Macksville 51, Ness City 47Maize 55, Kapaun Mount Carmel 35Maize South 44, Wichita East 35Meade 48, Pawnee Heights 28Minneapolis 44, Inman 39Minneola 57, Cunningham 15Moundridge 37, Elyria Christian 26Nickerson 87, Buhler 27Norwich 45, Douglass 40Olathe West 54, Hays-TMP-Marian 28Osborne 83, Southern Cloud 2Otis-Bison 41, Wilson 37Ottawa 45, KC Piper 35Oxford 51, Fairfield 31Paola 58, Baldwin 54Phillipsburg 68, Oakley 43Pratt 51, Larned 33Remington 67, Bluestem 37Rock Hills 40, Pike Valley 37Rural Vista 36, Canton-Galva 23Russell 65, Stockton 44Salina Central 53, Salina South 24Scott City 53, Ulysses 19Smith Center 83, Plainville 10Smoky Valley 55, Abilene 34Southeast Saline 41, Hesston 33St. James Academy 83, KC Wyandotte 13St. John's Beloit-Tipton 55, Natoma 21Sterling 51, Hillsboro 32Thunder Ridge 58, Chase 23Topeka 63, Manhattan 41Trego 35, Dighton 27Wabaunsee 49, Axtell 29Washburn Rural 54, Topeka West 14Wellington 57, Mulvane 41West Elk 38, Oswego 23Wheatland-Grinnell 63, Logan/Palco 43Winfield 44, Arkansas City 37POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Lakeside vs. Tescott, ppd.___<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

🏀 Prep Scores from Friday

ELMONT, N.Y. –&nbsp;The Kansas Jayhawks used a furious run in the second half Friday night to pull away from St. John’s and notch a road victory against the Red Storm, 95-75 at UBS Arena.

The Jayhawks improved to 6-1 on the season, while St. John’s fell to 5-2. Kansas improves to 2-1 in the Big East/Big 12 Showdown, while its 20-point margin on Friday night was the most, win or lose, by the Jayhawks in the Big East/Big 12 Showdown.

Junior guard Christian Braun had a career-high 31 points in the win as the Jayhawks went on a 22-3 run to break open a three-point game at the midway point of the second half. Leading 64-59 with 10:35 to play, St. John’s got a pair of free throws from Julian Champagnie to make the score 64-61 and cut the deficit to three for the first time since it was 5-2 in the first half.

But Kansas responded, and by the time the run was over, the Jayhawks led 86-64 with 3:45 to play and put the game on ice. Fittingly, Braun ended the run with four straight free throws.

The run started with a 3-pointer from Ochai Agbaji off an assist from Dajuan Harris. Agbaji had the next bucket, before Braun had the next five points. The 6-foot-7-inch Burlington native had nine points during the run for the Jayhawks.

Braun, Agbaji (23), David McCormack (15) and Remy Martin (12) all had double-digit points in the win for the Jayhawks. Agbaji was 9-for-16 from the floor and 5 of 9 from 3-point range. He also added seven rebounds in 35 minutes. McCormack notched his first double-double of the season and eighth of his career with 13 rebounds to go with his 15 points in 28 minutes. Martin added a team-high five assists and was an efficient 5 of 7 from the floor.

The Jayhawks wasted no time jumping out in front of the host Red Storm on Friday, going on a 13-0 run after falling behind 2-0 out of the gate. In fact, the 2-0 deficit was the only time the Jayhawks trailed all game.

McCormack was especially strong early, scoring six of the team’s first 13 points. By halftime, McCormack had 11 points and eight rebounds in 13 minutes. Agbaji was also especially strong in the first half, scoring 16 of his 23 points in the first frame.

Braun, meanwhile, took over in the second, scoring 22 of his 31 points on just eight field goal attempts. He was 6 of 8 from the floor and 9 of 10 from the free throw line. He also had four of his eight rebounds in the second half.

Kansas outrebounded St. John’s in the win, 47-29, including 19-9 on the offensive end. The Jayhawks also outscored the Red Storm 48-24 in points in the paint and 24-6 in second chance points. Kansas shot 49 percent from the floor in the win.

The Jayhawks will return to action on Tuesday at 7 p.m., against UTEP in Kansas City at T-Mobile Center.

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ELMONT, N.Y. –&nbsp;The Kansas Jayhawks used a furious run in the second half Friday night to pull away from St. John’s and notch a road victory against the Red Storm, 95-75 at UBS Arena.The Jayhawks improved to 6-1 on the season, while St. John’s fell to 5-2. Kansas improves to 2-1 in the Big East/Big 12 Showdown, while its 20-point margin on Friday night was the most, win or lose, by the Jayhawks in the Big East/Big 12 Showdown.Junior guard Christian Braun had a career-high 31 points in the win as the Jayhawks went on a 22-3 run to break open a three-point game at the midway point of the second half. Leading 64-59 with 10:35 to play, St. John’s got a pair of free throws from Julian Champagnie to make the score 64-61 and cut the deficit to three for the first time since it was 5-2 in the first half.But Kansas responded, and by the time the run was over, the Jayhawks led 86-64 with 3:45 to play and put the game on ice. Fittingly, Braun ended the run with four straight free throws.The run started with a 3-pointer from Ochai Agbaji off an assist from Dajuan Harris. Agbaji had the next bucket, before Braun had the next five points. The 6-foot-7-inch Burlington native had nine points during the run for the Jayhawks.Braun, Agbaji (23), David McCormack (15) and Remy Martin (12) all had double-digit points in the win for the Jayhawks. Agbaji was 9-for-16 from the floor and 5 of 9 from 3-point range. He also added seven rebounds in 35 minutes. McCormack notched his first double-double of the season and eighth of his career with 13 rebounds to go with his 15 points in 28 minutes. Martin added a team-high five assists and was an efficient 5 of 7 from the floor.The Jayhawks wasted no time jumping out in front of the host Red Storm on Friday, going on a 13-0 run after falling behind 2-0 out of the gate. In fact, the 2-0 deficit was the only time the Jayhawks trailed all game.McCormack was especially strong early, scoring six of the team’s first 13 points. By halftime, McCormack had 11 points and eight rebounds in 13 minutes. Agbaji was also especially strong in the first half, scoring 16 of his 23 points in the first frame.Braun, meanwhile, took over in the second, scoring 22 of his 31 points on just eight field goal attempts. He was 6 of 8 from the floor and 9 of 10 from the free throw line. He also had four of his eight rebounds in the second half.Kansas outrebounded St. John’s in the win, 47-29, including 19-9 on the offensive end. The Jayhawks also outscored the Red Storm 48-24 in points in the paint and 24-6 in second chance points. Kansas shot 49 percent from the floor in the win.The Jayhawks will return to action on Tuesday at 7 p.m., against UTEP in Kansas City at T-Mobile Center.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

🏀 Braun Scores Career High to Lead Jayhawks Over St. John's

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– For the third time in program history, Kansas is headed to the Sweet Sixteen following a 3-1 victory over No. 20 Creighton on Friday night at D.J. Sokol Arena in Omaha. KU won the match by set scores of 25-13, 26-24, 19-25, 25-22.

The victory is the second consecutive win over a ranked opponent for the Jayhawks, who were 0-6 against ranked teams during the regular season. Kansas improves to 18-11 on the year with the victory, which comes over a Creighton team that entered the match with 31 wins, the most by any team in NCAA Division I Volleyball this season.

"Hats off to Creighton, they showed their true grit and character and their staff does an unbelievable job. I’m really happy for our group because I thought we showed some resilience. It’s been a great couple of weeks to be a Jayhawk. " head Coach Ray Bechard.

The opening set was controlled by the Jayhawks, who broke a tie at 2-2 and never trailed again. KU led 7-5 following a service error, but would then use a 9-1 run to take control of the set. Creighton was forced to use both of their timeouts to try and disrupt the momentum, but it was no use as the Jayhawks hit .440 in the set with 12 kills and just one hitting error. Freshman Caroline Bien had five kills on six swings to lead the way, while KU also had five blocks and two service aces in the set, winning it 25-13.

The Jayhawks had to play from behind in the second set after falling behind 10-6 before calling the first timeout of the match. Out of the timeout, KU got a pair of kills from Bien as part of a 4-0 run that tied the set at 10-10 and forced Creighton to call their first timeout. The Bluejays scored three straight to pull ahead 14-11, but the Jayhawks continued to battle back and eventually tied the set again at 18-all after freshman London Davis got a kill on her first swing of the night. The score was even at each point from 18-through-21, but it was KU who pulled ahead for a two-point lead after senior Rachel Langs got a block to make it 23-21. Super-senior Jenny Mosser put down a kill to give the Jayhawks a 24-22 lead and two set points, both of which were fought off by the Bluejays, leading to extra points. Bien was at her best at that point, finishing off the set at 26-24 with a solo block and her 13th kill of the night, giving her team a 2-0 lead.

Creighton would extend the match by taking the third set 25-19. The Bluejays held KU to a .135 hitting percentage, which included 14 kills and nine attack errors. The set featured seven ties and five lead changes, with Creighton using a 6-2 run to build a 17-12 lead. KU got back within one at 18-17 before the Bluejays scored seven of the final nine points to end the set.

In the fourth, neither team could gain more than a two-point advantage until Creighton used a 3-0 run to take a 15-11 lead, which led to a KU timeout. The Jayhawks scored the next six points and used an 8-1 run to lead 19-16. KU would not relinquish the lead and got kills from Bien, Langs and Crawford to close the set at 25-22.

Bien led the Jayhawks with 21 kills, matching a career-high, while Mosser had 16 as the Jayhawks hit .302 for the match with 64 kills and 16 attack errors. KU held Creighton to a .245 attack percentage and finished with 61 digs and 12 blocks for the night. Sophomore Caroline Crawford finished with nine kills and four blocks while Langs had eight kills and six blocks.

Freshman Camryn Turner topped the 50-assist mark for the second time in her career, dishing out 51 assists and posting her seventh straight double-double with 13 assists. Mosser led the Jayhawks with 15 digs and junior Kennedy Farris also reached double figures with 13.

The victory moves KU to 10-3 all-time against Creighton and comes five years and one day after the Bluejays eliminated the Jayhawks from the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament. Kansas now advances to the Sweet Sixteen for the third time in program history, joining the 2013 and 2015 teams.

Next up for the Jayhawks is a matchup against the winner of a second-round match between No. 3 Pittsburgh and Penn State, which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4. The Sweet Sixteen matchup will take place on Thursday, Dec. 9, with the location and game time to be announced following the conclusion of the second round.

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– For the third time in program history, Kansas is headed to the Sweet Sixteen following a 3-1 victory over No. 20 Creighton on Friday night at D.J. Sokol Arena in Omaha. KU won the match by set scores of 25-13, 26-24, 19-25, 25-22.The victory is the second consecutive win over a ranked opponent for the Jayhawks, who were 0-6 against ranked teams during the regular season. Kansas improves to 18-11 on the year with the victory, which comes over a Creighton team that entered the match with 31 wins, the most by any team in NCAA Division I Volleyball this season."Hats off to Creighton, they showed their true grit and character and their staff does an unbelievable job. I’m really happy for our group because I thought we showed some resilience. It’s been a great couple of weeks to be a Jayhawk. " head Coach Ray Bechard.The opening set was controlled by the Jayhawks, who broke a tie at 2-2 and never trailed again. KU led 7-5 following a service error, but would then use a 9-1 run to take control of the set. Creighton was forced to use both of their timeouts to try and disrupt the momentum, but it was no use as the Jayhawks hit .440 in the set with 12 kills and just one hitting error. Freshman Caroline Bien had five kills on six swings to lead the way, while KU also had five blocks and two service aces in the set, winning it 25-13.The Jayhawks had to play from behind in the second set after falling behind 10-6 before calling the first timeout of the match. Out of the timeout, KU got a pair of kills from Bien as part of a 4-0 run that tied the set at 10-10 and forced Creighton to call their first timeout. The Bluejays scored three straight to pull ahead 14-11, but the Jayhawks continued to battle back and eventually tied the set again at 18-all after freshman London Davis got a kill on her first swing of the night. The score was even at each point from 18-through-21, but it was KU who pulled ahead for a two-point lead after senior Rachel Langs got a block to make it 23-21. Super-senior Jenny Mosser put down a kill to give the Jayhawks a 24-22 lead and two set points, both of which were fought off by the Bluejays, leading to extra points. Bien was at her best at that point, finishing off the set at 26-24 with a solo block and her 13th kill of the night, giving her team a 2-0 lead.Creighton would extend the match by taking the third set 25-19. The Bluejays held KU to a .135 hitting percentage, which included 14 kills and nine attack errors. The set featured seven ties and five lead changes, with Creighton using a 6-2 run to build a 17-12 lead. KU got back within one at 18-17 before the Bluejays scored seven of the final nine points to end the set.In the fourth, neither team could gain more than a two-point advantage until Creighton used a 3-0 run to take a 15-11 lead, which led to a KU timeout. The Jayhawks scored the next six points and used an 8-1 run to lead 19-16. KU would not relinquish the lead and got kills from Bien, Langs and Crawford to close the set at 25-22.Bien led the Jayhawks with 21 kills, matching a career-high, while Mosser had 16 as the Jayhawks hit .302 for the match with 64 kills and 16 attack errors. KU held Creighton to a .245 attack percentage and finished with 61 digs and 12 blocks for the night. Sophomore Caroline Crawford finished with nine kills and four blocks while Langs had eight kills and six blocks.Freshman Camryn Turner topped the 50-assist mark for the second time in her career, dishing out 51 assists and posting her seventh straight double-double with 13 assists. Mosser led the Jayhawks with 15 digs and junior Kennedy Farris also reached double figures with 13.The victory moves KU to 10-3 all-time against Creighton and comes five years and one day after the Bluejays eliminated the Jayhawks from the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament. Kansas now advances to the Sweet Sixteen for the third time in program history, joining the 2013 and 2015 teams.Next up for the Jayhawks is a matchup against the winner of a second-round match between No. 3 Pittsburgh and Penn State, which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4. The Sweet Sixteen matchup will take place on Thursday, Dec. 9, with the location and game time to be announced following the conclusion of the second round.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

🏐 Jayhawks Take Down No. 20 Creighton to Reach Sweet Sixteen

Mark Turgeon is out as Maryland's basketball coach after a slow start to his 11th season knocked the team out of the Top 25. The athletic department announced Friday that Turgeon was stepping down in what it called a mutual decision. The Terrapins won at least 23 games in five of the past seven seasons, but Maryland has reached the Sweet 16 just once under Turgeon and hasn't gone further. The Terps began this season ranked, but a loss at home to Virginia Tech on Wednesday night dropped them to 5-3 on the season. Assistant Danny Manning was named interim coach for the rest of the season.

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports WriterMark Turgeon is out as Maryland's basketball coach after a slow start to his 11th season knocked the team out of the Top 25. The athletic department announced Friday that Turgeon was stepping down in what it called a mutual decision. The Terrapins won at least 23 games in five of the past seven seasons, but Maryland has reached the Sweet 16 just once under Turgeon and hasn't gone further. The Terps began this season ranked, but a loss at home to Virginia Tech on Wednesday night dropped them to 5-3 on the season. Assistant Danny Manning was named interim coach for the rest of the season.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

🏀 Turgeon out as Maryland men's hoops coach; Manning interim

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🎙 Eagle Radio Sports for Friday Morning

QB Dylan Laible Hutchinson So. Little Elm, TX

RB Anwar Lewis Hutchinson So. Pensacola, FL

FB Jamauri Chislom Hutchinson So. Jackson Gap, AL

WR Darius Lassiter Butler So. Lawrence, KS

WR Cortez Braham Hutchinson So. Blythe, SC

WR Malik Benson Hutchinson Fr. Lansing, KS

TE Deontay Campbell Highland So. Montgomery, AL

T Isaiah Adams Garden City Fr. Oakwood, Canada

T Terrance McClain Coffeyville So. Sumter, SC

G Stevie Young Hutchinson So. Fort Smith, AR

G Nymonta Doucoure Garden City So. Columbus, OK

C Dennis Wilburn Hutchinson So. Humble, TX

DT Jeffrey M’Ba Independence Fr. Fougere, France

DT Allen Henry Coffeyville So. West Memphis, AR

DE Nadame Tucker Hutchinson So. New York, NY

DE Warren Peeples Highland Fr. Snellville, GA

LB Reise Collier Coffeyville Fr. Oklahoma City, OK

LB Jalen Angelle Highland Fr. Carencro, LA

LB Willie Jordan Coffeyville So. Allendale, SC

CB Keylon Kennedy Garden City So. Daytona Beach, FL

CB Zahquan Frazier Coffeyville Fr. Cedartown, GA

S Marquise Gilbert Hutchinson So. Palm Coast, FL

S Chris Smith Garden City Fr. Dacula, GA 

RS Semaj James Fort Scott Fr. Tallahassee, FL

RS Mystikal McGhee Fort Scott So. Pensacola, FL

P Corry Wilhoit Dodge City Fr. Tallahassee, FL

K Forrest Taylor Coffeyville Fr. Foley, AL

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QB Jakson Thompson Coffeyville Fr. Dallas, TX

RB William Knight Garden City Fr. Smyrna, DE

FB Ferontay Cutler Coffeyville Fr. Prattville, AL

WR Mystikal McGhee Fort Scott So. Pensacola, FL

WR Deontay Wilson Independence Fr. Nashville, TN

WR Fred Eaford Dodge City Fr. Deerfield Beach, FL

TE Cale Harbour Coffeyville So. Bryant, AR

G Venly Tatafu Independence Fr. Portland, OR

G Shaylon Roberts Butler Fr. Pfluggerville, TX

C Carter Habich Garden City Fr. Monroe, WA

DT Darius Johnson Garden City Fr. Spokane, WA

DT Eilye Hill Garden City Fr. Phoenix, AZ

DE Raymond Cutts Garden City Fr. Orlando, FL

DE Davion Westmoreland Hutchinson So. Griffin, GA

LB Anthony Quinney Dodge City So. Mobile, AL

LB James Djonkam Independence So. Springfield, VA

LB Wembley Mailei Garden City So. Midvale, UT

LB Isaiah Major Independence So. Oklahoma City, OK

CB Malik Chatman Highland Fr. Fort Lauderdale, FL

CB Nickendre Stiger Butler Fr. Wichita, KS

CB Brandon Cross Independence Fr. Orlando, FL

S Tyler Mullins Coffeyville So. Grovetown, GA

P George Eberle Coffeyville So. Califon, NJ

K C.J. Moya Hutchinson So. Naples, FL

K Brandon Gielow Independence Fr. Leesburg, FL

BUTLER – Blake Barron (LB); John Crimmons Hankins (P); M.J. Cunningham (LB); Chester Geffard (DE); Karter Johnson (TE); Dylan Jordan (LB); Jordan Kempf (RB); A.J. King (RS); Caylen Lowery (DT); Gavin Screws (QB); Bralen Taylor (DE).

COFFEYVILLE – Joseph Backhole (DE); Chris Bellamy (WR); Bryce Childers (WR); Marco Collins (CB); Will Dennis (TE); Ethan Ellis (OG); Antavious Fish (LB); Devon Lee (DT); Ma’Kyi Lee (OT); Darius Lynaum (DE);

Brenyen Scott (S); Terrance Shaw (C); Jhalyn Shuler (LB); Isaiah Taylor (WR); Nathaniel Trzplic (OG); Cortarious Wilson (WR).

DODGE CITY – Tyler Curtis (RB); Jaylin Dunbar (OG); Thadius Harris (CB); Tai Lologo (DT); Isaiah Wright (OT); Trevor Zarybnicky (TE).

GARDEN CITY – Kevin Abrams-Verwayne (DE); David Elder (WR); Jacob Hollins (LB); Rhett Ricedorff (QB); Dedrick Talbert (FB).

FORT SCOTT – Jayden Clark (DE); Larry Corbin (LB); Mi’chaun Coward (S); Regan Davenport (QB); Caleb Franklin (DT); Hagan Gill (OT); Clifton Mercer (OG); LaDarian Paulk (CB/S); Weston Ropp (TE); Gage Theus (K); Dylan Ward (LB).

HIGHLAND – Lucas Dankenbring (C); Trey Henry (DT); Derrell Holston (S); Kevin Smith (LB); E.J. Thomas (DT).

HUTCHINSON – Jaylon Bass (DT); Alfonso Deleon (P); Ja’Mez Drummer (LB); R.J. Evans (LB); Martavius French (LB); Brandon Hall (OG); Jordan Herman (OT); Demariyon Houston (WR); Jordan Huff (CB); Emmanuel Mann (CB); Demeco Roland (DT); Deshon Singleton (S); Joe Stone (OT); Russell Wilkey (RS).

INDEPENDENCE – Patrick Bowen (RS); Jaavon Brown (DT); Nate Damron (TE); Ampipeleasi Fifita (DT); Stefaan Forbes (P); Markus Knight (S); Thomas Le Boucher (OT); Nick Louis (S); Tavis Maloy (WR); Jared Martino (RB); Wallace Melton (S); Malik Mullins (WR); Kuma Scanlan (LB); Tyriq Starks (QB); Trey Thomas (LB); Cervontes White (CB); Deontay Wilson (RS); Will Whitson (DE). 

KJCCC Football Postseason HonorsOFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEARAnwar Lewis, Hutchinson (RB, So.)DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEARKeylon Kennedy, Garden City (CB, So.)COACH OF THE YEARJeff Leiker, CoffeyvilleALL-KJCCC FIRST TEAM – OFFENSEQB Dylan Laible Hutchinson So. Little Elm, TXRB Anwar Lewis Hutchinson So. Pensacola, FLRB Star Thomas Coffeyville Fr. Homer, LAFB Jamauri Chislom Hutchinson So. Jackson Gap, ALWR Darius Lassiter Butler So. Lawrence, KSWR Cortez Braham Hutchinson So. Blythe, SCWR Malik Benson Hutchinson Fr. Lansing, KSTE Deontay Campbell Highland So. Montgomery, ALT Isaiah Adams Garden City Fr. Oakwood, CanadaT Terrance McClain Coffeyville So. Sumter, SCG Stevie Young Hutchinson So. Fort Smith, ARG Nymonta Doucoure Garden City So. Columbus, OKC Seth Falley Butler So. Haysville, KSC Dennis Wilburn Hutchinson So. Humble, TXALL-KJCCC FIRST TEAM – DEFENSEDT Jeffrey M’Ba Independence Fr. Fougere, FranceDT Allen Henry Coffeyville So. West Memphis, ARDE Nadame Tucker Hutchinson So. New York, NYDE Warren Peeples Highland Fr. Snellville, GALB Reise Collier Coffeyville Fr. Oklahoma City, OKLB Jalen Angelle Highland Fr. Carencro, LALB Willie Jordan Coffeyville So. Allendale, SCCB Keylon Kennedy Garden City So. Daytona Beach, FLCB Zahquan Frazier Coffeyville Fr. Cedartown, GAS Marquise Gilbert Hutchinson So. Palm Coast, FLS Chris Smith Garden City Fr. Dacula, GA ALL-KJCCC FIRST TEAM – SPECIAL TEAMSRS Semaj James Fort Scott Fr. Tallahassee, FLRS Mystikal McGhee Fort Scott So. Pensacola, FLP Corry Wilhoit Dodge City Fr. Tallahassee, FLK Forrest Taylor Coffeyville Fr. Foley, AL__________________________________________________________________________ALL-KJCCC SECOND TEAM – OFFENSEQB Jakson Thompson Coffeyville Fr. Dallas, TXRB William Knight Garden City Fr. Smyrna, DERB Adarius Thomas Butler So. Newton, GAFB Ferontay Cutler Coffeyville Fr. Prattville, ALWR Mystikal McGhee Fort Scott So. Pensacola, FLWR Deontay Wilson Independence Fr. Nashville, TNWR Fred Eaford Dodge City Fr. Deerfield Beach, FLTE Cale Harbour Coffeyville So. Bryant, ART Colten Cable Butler So. Tulsa, OKT Flavio Gonzalez Butler So. Tucson, AZG Venly Tatafu Independence Fr. Portland, ORG Shaylon Roberts Butler Fr. Pfluggerville, TXC Carter Habich Garden City Fr. Monroe, WAALL-KJCCC SECOND TEAM – DEFENSEDT Darius Johnson Garden City Fr. Spokane, WADT Eilye Hill Garden City Fr. Phoenix, AZDE Raymond Cutts Garden City Fr. Orlando, FLDE Davion Westmoreland Hutchinson So. Griffin, GALB Anthony Quinney Dodge City So. Mobile, ALLB James Djonkam Independence So. Springfield, VALB Wembley Mailei Garden City So. Midvale, UTLB Isaiah Major Independence So. Oklahoma City, OKCB Malik Chatman Highland Fr. Fort Lauderdale, FLCB Nickendre Stiger Butler Fr. Wichita, KSCB Brandon Cross Independence Fr. Orlando, FLS Jaxon Gibbs Butler So. Frisco, TXS Tyler Mullins Coffeyville So. Grovetown, GAALL-KJCCC SECOND TEAM – SPECIAL TEAMSRS Fred Eaford Dodge City Fr. Mobile, ALP George Eberle Coffeyville So. Califon, NJK Carson Arndt Butler Fr. Wichita, KSK C.J. Moya Hutchinson So. Naples, FLK Brandon Gielow Independence Fr. Leesburg, FLALL-KJCCC HONORABLE MENTIONBUTLER – Blake Barron (LB); John Crimmons Hankins (P); M.J. Cunningham (LB); Chester Geffard (DE); Karter Johnson (TE); Dylan Jordan (LB); Jordan Kempf (RB); A.J. King (RS); Caylen Lowery (DT); Gavin Screws (QB); Bralen Taylor (DE).COFFEYVILLE – Joseph Backhole (DE); Chris Bellamy (WR); Bryce Childers (WR); Marco Collins (CB); Will Dennis (TE); Ethan Ellis (OG); Antavious Fish (LB); Devon Lee (DT); Ma’Kyi Lee (OT); Darius Lynaum (DE);Brenyen Scott (S); Terrance Shaw (C); Jhalyn Shuler (LB); Isaiah Taylor (WR); Nathaniel Trzplic (OG); Cortarious Wilson (WR).DODGE CITY – Tyler Curtis (RB); Jaylin Dunbar (OG); Thadius Harris (CB); Tai Lologo (DT); Isaiah Wright (OT); Trevor Zarybnicky (TE).GARDEN CITY – Kevin Abrams-Verwayne (DE); David Elder (WR); Jacob Hollins (LB); Rhett Ricedorff (QB); Dedrick Talbert (FB).FORT SCOTT – Jayden Clark (DE); Larry Corbin (LB); Mi’chaun Coward (S); Regan Davenport (QB); Caleb Franklin (DT); Hagan Gill (OT); Clifton Mercer (OG); LaDarian Paulk (CB/S); Weston Ropp (TE); Gage Theus (K); Dylan Ward (LB).HIGHLAND – Lucas Dankenbring (C); Trey Henry (DT); Derrell Holston (S); Kevin Smith (LB); E.J. Thomas (DT).HUTCHINSON – Jaylon Bass (DT); Alfonso Deleon (P); Ja’Mez Drummer (LB); R.J. Evans (LB); Martavius French (LB); Brandon Hall (OG); Jordan Herman (OT); Demariyon Houston (WR); Jordan Huff (CB); Emmanuel Mann (CB); Demeco Roland (DT); Deshon Singleton (S); Joe Stone (OT); Russell Wilkey (RS).INDEPENDENCE – Patrick Bowen (RS); Jaavon Brown (DT); Nate Damron (TE); Ampipeleasi Fifita (DT); Stefaan Forbes (P); Markus Knight (S); Thomas Le Boucher (OT); Nick Louis (S); Tavis Maloy (WR); Jared Martino (RB); Wallace Melton (S); Malik Mullins (WR); Kuma Scanlan (LB); Tyriq Starks (QB); Trey Thomas (LB); Cervontes White (CB); Deontay Wilson (RS); Will Whitson (DE).

🏈  KJCCC football postseason honors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley isn't saying if injured point guard Destanni Henderson will play when the top-ranked Gamecocks face Kansas State on Friday night. Henderson played less than a half Monday night before leaving the game. She had a compression sleeve on her left leg afterwards. Staley says the 5-foot-7 Henderson is “day-to-day." The coach would not detail Henderson's injury Thursday or disclose if the guard had undergone a scan to assess any possible damage to her leg. The Gamecocks will play Kansas State as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge.&nbsp;

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley isn't saying if injured point guard Destanni Henderson will play when the top-ranked Gamecocks face Kansas State on Friday night. Henderson played less than a half Monday night before leaving the game. She had a compression sleeve on her left leg afterwards. Staley says the 5-foot-7 Henderson is “day-to-day." The coach would not detail Henderson's injury Thursday or disclose if the guard had undergone a scan to assess any possible damage to her leg. The Gamecocks will play Kansas State as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge.&nbsp;

#1 South Carolina PG 'day to day' ahead of K-State matchup

Ponca City, Okla. 72, Hutchinson Trinity 12

Republic County 42, Thayer Central, Neb. 37

Wichita Sunrise 68, IMG Academy-Blue, Fla. 62

Bishop Miege 68, Central (St. Joseph), Mo. 39

Flint Hills Christian 41, Tyro Community Christian 9

Thayer Central, Neb. 48, Republic County 13

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<h2>Thursday's Scores</h2>The Associated Press<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Atchison 52, Heritage Christian 49Burlingame 53, Cair Paravel 45Hays-TMP-Marian 48, Hays 31Hiawatha 56, Marysville 55Lansing 48, Olathe South 33Lawrence Free State 62, Great Bend 35Liberal, Mo. 50, Baxter Springs 45Maize South 59, Wichita Southeast 50Olathe West 60, Hugoton 37Ponca City, Okla. 72, Hutchinson Trinity 12Republic County 42, Thayer Central, Neb. 37Wetmore 40, Onaga 31Wichita North 36, Newton 27Wichita Sunrise 68, IMG Academy-Blue, Fla. 62<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Atchison 45, Heritage Christian 40Baxter Springs 33, Liberal, Mo. 24Bishop Miege 68, Central (St. Joseph), Mo. 39Burlingame 50, Cair Paravel 25Flint Hills Christian 41, Tyro Community Christian 9Hiawatha 46, Marysville 39Onaga 45, Wetmore 33Thayer Central, Neb. 48, Republic County 13Wichita Southeast 31, Andover 30Wichita West 26, Newton 25___Some high school basketball scores provided by Scorestream.com, https://scorestream.com/<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Big 12 coaches have picked rusher leader Breece Hall from Iowa State as the league's top offensive player of the year for the second year in a row. Hall has rushed for 1,472 yards and 20 TDs. The junior has run for a touchdown in his last 24 games. That is an FBS-record streak. Baylor senior Jalen Pitre was named the top defender, and Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy was chosen by his peers as coach of the year.&nbsp;

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Victor Hedman had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2. Tampa Bay also got goals from Ondrej Palat and Anthony Cirelli, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves. Brandon Saad and Pavel Buchnevich scored for the Blues. Ville Husso stopped 31 shots. St. Louis starting goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Justin Faulk were placed into COVID-19 protocols before the game. They joined center Tyler Bozak, who went on the list Tuesday.

UNDATED (AP) — St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Justin Faulk have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. General manager Doug Armstrong said Thursday that Binnington tested positive for the coronavirus. Faulk then was a late scratch minutes before the team's game at Tampa Bay. Binnington and Faulk join forward Tyler Bozak as Blues players in protocol. St. Louis plans to recall goalie Charlie Lindgren on Friday. Ville Husso is expected to get the lion's share of duties in net while Binnington is out. Binnington is a candidate to be one of Canada's goalies at the Olympics assuming the NHL does not withdraw.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Alexis Morris scored a career-high 25 points with five 3-pointers and LSU defeated No. 14 Iowa State 69-60 in the SEC/Big 12 Showdown. It was LSU's first win over a ranked team in the Kim Mulkey era. Morris' five 3s also were a career high and Khayla Pointer scored 20 for LSU, which won its fifth straight game under the former Baylor coach. Ashley Joens scored 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including four 3-pointers, for the Cyclones, who were off to their best start since winning 14-straight to open the 2013-14 season. Emily Ryan scored 13 points and Lexi Donarski 10.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Shayeann Day-Wilson scored 19 points to help Duke beat No. 9 Iowa 79-64. The Hawkeyes returned from a COVID-19 pause that led to the cancellation of three games. Celeste Taylor added 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Blue Devils. Duke didn't trail after midway through the first quarter in this Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup. It marked the first win against a ranked opponent for second-year coach Kara Lawson. Star guard Caitlin Clark scored 22 points for the Hawkeyes. But she made just 9 of 27 shots and 1 of 13 3-pointers.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley isn't saying if injured point guard Destanni Henderson will play when the top-ranked Gamecocks face Kansas State on Friday night. Henderson played less than a half Monday night before leaving the game. She had a compression sleeve on her left leg afterwards. Staley says the 5-foot-7 Henderson is "day-to-day." The coach would not detail Henderson's injury Thursday or disclose if the guard had undergone a scan to assess any possible damage to her leg. The Gamecocks will play Kansas State as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge.&nbsp;

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Darius McGhee scored 20 points and Shiloh Robinson scored a career-high 15 and Liberty beat Missouri 66-45. Liberty blitzed Missouri with a 20-5 start in the first 9:45 and pushed the lead to 33-7 on McGhee's layup 4:37 before halftime. Liberty lead 35-14 at the break as the Tigers shot 3 for 21. Missouri never got within 15 points in the second half. Keegan McDowell added 12 points for the Flames. Kobe Brown scored 14 points with 10 rebounds for Missouri and Amari Davis scored 13.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez has announced he is putting his name into the transfer portal. The three-time captain started 38 games over the past four seasons with the Cornhuskers and was the first major addition to the program following coach Scott Frost's hiring. Martinez had his best season in 2021, completing 61.8 percent of his throws for 2,863 yards, with 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

Grizzlies crush Thunder in NBA's most lopsided win

UNDATED (AP) — It was a record-breaking night for the Memphis Grizzlies despite playing a third straight game without injured star Ja (jah) Morant.

The Grizzlies have won the most lopsided game in NBA history, a 152-79 dismantling of the Thunder. Jaren Jackson Jr. nailed six 3-pointers and contributed a season-high 27 points, while John Konchar had 17. De'Anthony Melton scored 19 points, connecting on 8 of 10 shots, 3 of 5 from outside the arc.

The 73-point victory eclipsed Cleveland's 148-80 win over Miami in December 1991.

Memphis shot 61% over the first three quarters, including 15 of 28 from 3-point range.

Lu Dort had a team-high 15 points in Oklahoma City's eighth loss in a row.

Meanwhile, the Suns set a team record with their 18th consecutive win, 114-103 over the Pistons. Cam Johnson and Cameron Payne both scored 19 points to help Phoenix win despite not playing leading scorer Devin Booker for the first time this season. Johnson and Payne sparked a stellar effort from the Suns bench, which finished with 48 points.

Phoenix shot 76% in the second quarter and led 69-51 by halftime.

Checking out Thursday's other NBA action:

— The Raptors have ended Milwaukee's eight-game winning streak as Fred VanVleet scored 29 points and the Raptors took advantage of the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH'-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON'-poh) to beat the Bucks, 97-93. Pascal Siakam (see-A'-kam) had 20 points as the Raptors won for the first time in four games and snapped a five-game home losing streak. Antetokounmpo was out because of soreness in his right calf, a day after he scored 40 points in a win over the Hornets.

— DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine (lah-VEEN') and Nikola Vucevic (nih-KOH'-lah VOO'-seh-vihch) provided all of the Bulls' fourth-quarter points and finished with a combined 88 in their 117-115 triumph over the Knicks. DeRozan delivered 18 of his 34 points in the final period, including Chicago's final six. LaVine and Vucevic each had 27 for the Bulls, who held on after blowing a 21-point lead.

— Bryn Forbes had 18 points off the bench and the Spurs extended their winning streak to a season-high three games with a 114-83 pounding of the Trail Blazers. Doug McDermott added 16 points and Dejounte (deh-ZHAHN'-tay) Murray had 15 points and 13 assists for San Antonio. CJ McCollum and Norman Powell each had 16 points for Portland, which had won 10 straight at home.

UNDATED (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been cleared to return to the team after missing one game under the NBA's health and safety protocols. The league said today that James is not positive for COVID-19 despite a series of tests that produced conflicting results on Monday. Additional testing cleared James to play when the Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

— Bucks center Brook Lopez has undergone surgery to address the back injury that has kept him from playing since their season opener. Team officials didn't provide a timetable for his eventual return. The 33-year-old averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks last season while helping the Bucks win the NBA title.

— The Pelicans say soreness in Zion Williamson's surgically repaired right foot has derailed plans for the 2020 All-Star forward to take part in his first full practice of the season this week. Pelicans coach Willie Green says the plan is now to rest the 2019 top overall draft choice for a few days to see if pain subsides. The Pelicans have started the season 6-18 without Williamson.

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys separated themselves from the rest of the NFC East by winning for just the second time in their last five games.

CeeDee Lamb had 122 yards from scrimmage and Tony Pollard provided a 58-yard touchdown run as the Cowboys defeated the Saints, 27-17 in New Orleans. Dak Prescott passed for 238 yards and a 1-yard touchdown to Michael Gallup as the 8-4 Cowboys won without coach Mike McCarthy and five assistants because of positive COVID-19 tests. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was the Cowboys' acting head coach.

Dallas intercepted Saints quarterback Taysom Hill three times in the final 6:32 of the game, including defensive tackle Carlos Watkins' pick-6 on a screen pass that made it 27-10 with 2:52 left.

Antonio Brown, 2 others suspended for violating COVID rules

UNDATED (AP) __ Antonio Brown is among three NFL players who have been suspended immediately for three games by the league for violating COVID-19 protocols. 

The punishment comes amid recent allegations that players misrepresented their vaccination status. The suspensions were announced two weeks after a Los Angeles chef told the Tampa Bay Times that Brown obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination card shortly before the start of training camp in July. 

Brown, Buccaneers cornerback Mike Edwards and free agent defensive back John Franklin were found in violation of the protocols.

— Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson has been activated after spending 10 days on the COVID-19 reserve list, an absence that caused him to miss Sunday's loss to San Francisco. The Vikings also got defensive tackle Michael Pierce back at practice this week, designating him for return from injured reserve.

UNDATED (AP) — The Florida Panthers are making a habit out of erasing three-goal deficits. 

The Panthers trailed 4-1 for the second straight game before defeating the Sabres, 7-4. The rally came two days after the Cats turned a 4-1, third-period deficit into a 5-4 win over Washington.

Anton Lundell scored twice, including the go-ahead goal that helped the Panthers improve to 16-4-3. Aaron Ekblad provided two goals and an assist, while Sam Reinhart and Jonathan Huberdeau (HOO'-bur-doh) each had a goal and three assists.

— Jason Robertson scored 68 seconds in and added the go-ahead goal late in the second period of the Stars' sixth win in a row, 3-2 versus the Blue Jackets. Tyler Seguin also scored for Dallas. Joe Pavelski and Jani Hakanpaa had two assists apiece. The Stars have outscored their opponents 21-7 during the winning streak.

— Kirill Kaprizov (kih-REEL' kah-PREE'-zehf) had two goals and an assist as the Wild dumped the Devils, 5-2. Ryan Hartman had a goal and two assists for Minnesota, which has scored a league-high 64 goals in 15 games since Nov. 2. Rem Pitlick and Dmitry Kulikov also scored in the victory.

— The Bruins were 2-0 winners at Nashville behind Jeremy Swayman's 42-save performance. Jake DeBrusk scored the first goal a day after demanding a trade, beating Jusse Saros (YOO'-see SAH'-rohs) on a power play. Brandon Carlo also scored in Boston's second win in three games.

— Alex Formenton scored twice and Josh Norris broke a tie 19 seconds after the Senators lost the lead in their 3-2 win over the Hurricanes. Norris pushed in a rebound with 5:54 left and the Senators hung on for their league-low fifth victory of the season. Anton Forsberg made 47 saves for Ottawa.

— Victor Hedman supplied a tiebreaking, power-play goal while the Lightning scored three straight in the third period of a 4-2 victory over the Blues. Hedman finished with two goals and an assist for Tampa Bay, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves. Ondrej Palat (AHN'-dray pah-LAHT') and Anthony Cirelli also tallied for the Bolts.

— Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 25 shots and blanked Alex Ovechkin (oh-VEHCH'-kihn) in the shootout as the Blackhawks dumped the Capitals, 4-3. Patrick Kane furnished the lone shootout goal and Seth Jones tied it midway through the third period. Jones and Alex DeBrincat (deh-BRIHN'-kat) each finished with a goal and an assist to help Chicago drop Washington to 0-7 in games decided after regulation.

— The Sharks handed the Islanders their ninth consecutive loss as William Karlsson tallied 39 seconds into overtime to complete San Jose's 2-1 victory. Nick Bonino also scored and Timo Meier had two assists for the Sharks, who have won three straight and five of six. The Isles had lost eight straight in regulation and are winless in their first five games in UBS Arena.

— Cale Makar (mah-KAHR') notched the tiebreaking goal in the second period of Colorado's 4-1 decision over the Canadiens. Valeri Nichushkin (nih-CHOOS'-kihn) had a goal and an assist as the Avalanche rebounded from Wednesday's 8-3 loss at Toronto. Andre Burakovsky (bur-ah-KAHV'-skee) and Gabriel Landeskog (LAN'-dehs-kahg) also scored and Jonas Johansson made 19 saves for the Avs.

— Andrew Mangiapane (mahn-jah-PAHN'-nee) and Milan Lucic (LOO'-cheech) furnished power-play goals in the Flames' fourth straight win, 3-2 at Los Angeles. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal, Jacob Markstrom made 40 saves and the Flames improved to a league-leading 10-2-2 on the road.

Binnington in COVID protocol, Blues using emergency backup

UNDATED (AP) — St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. General manager Doug Armstrong said Binnington tested positive for the coronavirus, though it was not clear if Binnington had any symptoms.

Binnington joins forward Tyler Bozak as Blues players in protocol.

— The Sabres have addressed their goaltending depth by acquiring Malcolm Subban (SOO'-ban) from the Blackhawks for future considerations. The move became necessary when goaltender Dustin Tokarski was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. Subban had a 2-2-1 record and 3.38 goals-against average in five AHL games this season. 

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall stepping down after bowl

UNDATED (AP) — Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall is stepping down after the Cavaliers' bowl game. The school made the announcement without explaining why the 55-year-old Mendenhall was leaving the school after a 6-6 regular season. He said only that he had to step away from college football.

Mendenhall went 36-38 at Virginia, leading the Cavaliers to five straight bowl appearances and their only Atlantic Coast Conference title game appearance two years ago. 

— Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez says he will enter the transfer portal, another blow for the struggling Cornhuskers. The three-time captain just finished his best season, completing 61.8% of his throws for 2,863 yards with 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. 

T25 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL-WASHINGTON/ARIZONA

Washington at No. 11 Arizona called off due to COVID protocol

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Washington's basketball game at No. 11 Arizona scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Huskies program. The game was set to be the opener of conference play for both teams.

Washington had no announcement on whether its home game against No. 5 UCLA scheduled for Sunday would be played. 

Divergent views from two sides point to lengthy lockout

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hours into Major League Baseball's first work stoppage in 26 years, Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark presented diametrically opposed views of each side's negotiating positions that point to a lengthy lockout. 

In separate news conferences less than half a day into baseball's ninth work stoppage, Manfred said the union's proposal for greater free agency and wider salary arbitration would damage small-market teams. Clark, the first former player to head the union, accused Manfred of "misrepresentations" in his letter to fans.

Owners locked out players at 12:01 a.m. Thursday following the expiration of the sport's five-year collective bargaining agreement.

Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for lead in the Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Rory McIlroy is playing so well he wishes the year wasn't about to end. Coming off a win in Las Vegas and a close call in Dubai, McIlroy opened with a 66 in the Hero World Challenge. That gives him a share of the lead with Daniel Berger and Abraham Ancer at Albany Golf Club. 

Women's tennis' China stance could be unique, cost millions

UNDATED (AP) — The stand the women's professional tennis tour is taking in China over concern about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai's well-being could cost the WTA millions of dollars. It also could end up being unique among sports bodies. 

China has held calls with Peng to show she is doing well — but never raise the matter of the sexual assault allegations she made against a former Chinese government official. The accusation was scrubbed from Chinese social media and Peng has dropped out of public view.

<h2>Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press</h2>IRVING, Texas (AP) — Big 12 coaches have picked rusher leader Breece Hall from Iowa State as the league's top offensive player of the year for the second year in a row. Hall has rushed for 1,472 yards and 20 TDs. The junior has run for a touchdown in his last 24 games. That is an FBS-record streak. Baylor senior Jalen Pitre was named the top defender, and Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy was chosen by his peers as coach of the year.&nbsp;TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Victor Hedman had two goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2. Tampa Bay also got goals from Ondrej Palat and Anthony Cirelli, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves. Brandon Saad and Pavel Buchnevich scored for the Blues. Ville Husso stopped 31 shots. St. Louis starting goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Justin Faulk were placed into COVID-19 protocols before the game. They joined center Tyler Bozak, who went on the list Tuesday.UNDATED (AP) — St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Justin Faulk have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. General manager Doug Armstrong said Thursday that Binnington tested positive for the coronavirus. Faulk then was a late scratch minutes before the team's game at Tampa Bay. Binnington and Faulk join forward Tyler Bozak as Blues players in protocol. St. Louis plans to recall goalie Charlie Lindgren on Friday. Ville Husso is expected to get the lion's share of duties in net while Binnington is out. Binnington is a candidate to be one of Canada's goalies at the Olympics assuming the NHL does not withdraw.BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Alexis Morris scored a career-high 25 points with five 3-pointers and LSU defeated No. 14 Iowa State 69-60 in the SEC/Big 12 Showdown. It was LSU's first win over a ranked team in the Kim Mulkey era. Morris' five 3s also were a career high and Khayla Pointer scored 20 for LSU, which won its fifth straight game under the former Baylor coach. Ashley Joens scored 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including four 3-pointers, for the Cyclones, who were off to their best start since winning 14-straight to open the 2013-14 season. Emily Ryan scored 13 points and Lexi Donarski 10.DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Shayeann Day-Wilson scored 19 points to help Duke beat No. 9 Iowa 79-64. The Hawkeyes returned from a COVID-19 pause that led to the cancellation of three games. Celeste Taylor added 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Blue Devils. Duke didn't trail after midway through the first quarter in this Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup. It marked the first win against a ranked opponent for second-year coach Kara Lawson. Star guard Caitlin Clark scored 22 points for the Hawkeyes. But she made just 9 of 27 shots and 1 of 13 3-pointers.COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley isn't saying if injured point guard Destanni Henderson will play when the top-ranked Gamecocks face Kansas State on Friday night. Henderson played less than a half Monday night before leaving the game. She had a compression sleeve on her left leg afterwards. Staley says the 5-foot-7 Henderson is "day-to-day." The coach would not detail Henderson's injury Thursday or disclose if the guard had undergone a scan to assess any possible damage to her leg. The Gamecocks will play Kansas State as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge.&nbsp;LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Darius McGhee scored 20 points and Shiloh Robinson scored a career-high 15 and Liberty beat Missouri 66-45. Liberty blitzed Missouri with a 20-5 start in the first 9:45 and pushed the lead to 33-7 on McGhee's layup 4:37 before halftime. Liberty lead 35-14 at the break as the Tigers shot 3 for 21. Missouri never got within 15 points in the second half. Keegan McDowell added 12 points for the Flames. Kobe Brown scored 14 points with 10 rebounds for Missouri and Amari Davis scored 13.LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez has announced he is putting his name into the transfer portal. The three-time captain started 38 games over the past four seasons with the Cornhuskers and was the first major addition to the program following coach Scott Frost's hiring. Martinez had his best season in 2021, completing 61.8 percent of his throws for 2,863 yards, with 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.<h2>Update on the latest sports</h2>NBA-SCHEDULEGrizzlies crush Thunder in NBA's most lopsided winUNDATED (AP) — It was a record-breaking night for the Memphis Grizzlies despite playing a third straight game without injured star Ja (jah) Morant.The Grizzlies have won the most lopsided game in NBA history, a 152-79 dismantling of the Thunder. Jaren Jackson Jr. nailed six 3-pointers and contributed a season-high 27 points, while John Konchar had 17. De'Anthony Melton scored 19 points, connecting on 8 of 10 shots, 3 of 5 from outside the arc.The 73-point victory eclipsed Cleveland's 148-80 win over Miami in December 1991.Memphis shot 61% over the first three quarters, including 15 of 28 from 3-point range.Lu Dort had a team-high 15 points in Oklahoma City's eighth loss in a row.Meanwhile, the Suns set a team record with their 18th consecutive win, 114-103 over the Pistons. Cam Johnson and Cameron Payne both scored 19 points to help Phoenix win despite not playing leading scorer Devin Booker for the first time this season. Johnson and Payne sparked a stellar effort from the Suns bench, which finished with 48 points.Phoenix shot 76% in the second quarter and led 69-51 by halftime.Checking out Thursday's other NBA action:— The Raptors have ended Milwaukee's eight-game winning streak as Fred VanVleet scored 29 points and the Raptors took advantage of the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH'-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON'-poh) to beat the Bucks, 97-93. Pascal Siakam (see-A'-kam) had 20 points as the Raptors won for the first time in four games and snapped a five-game home losing streak. Antetokounmpo was out because of soreness in his right calf, a day after he scored 40 points in a win over the Hornets.— DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine (lah-VEEN') and Nikola Vucevic (nih-KOH'-lah VOO'-seh-vihch) provided all of the Bulls' fourth-quarter points and finished with a combined 88 in their 117-115 triumph over the Knicks. DeRozan delivered 18 of his 34 points in the final period, including Chicago's final six. LaVine and Vucevic each had 27 for the Bulls, who held on after blowing a 21-point lead.— Bryn Forbes had 18 points off the bench and the Spurs extended their winning streak to a season-high three games with a 114-83 pounding of the Trail Blazers. Doug McDermott added 16 points and Dejounte (deh-ZHAHN'-tay) Murray had 15 points and 13 assists for San Antonio. CJ McCollum and Norman Powell each had 16 points for Portland, which had won 10 straight at home.NBA-NEWSLeBron can play FridayUNDATED (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been cleared to return to the team after missing one game under the NBA's health and safety protocols. The league said today that James is not positive for COVID-19 despite a series of tests that produced conflicting results on Monday. Additional testing cleared James to play when the Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.In other NBA news:— Bucks center Brook Lopez has undergone surgery to address the back injury that has kept him from playing since their season opener. Team officials didn't provide a timetable for his eventual return. The 33-year-old averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks last season while helping the Bucks win the NBA title.— The Pelicans say soreness in Zion Williamson's surgically repaired right foot has derailed plans for the 2020 All-Star forward to take part in his first full practice of the season this week. Pelicans coach Willie Green says the plan is now to rest the 2019 top overall draft choice for a few days to see if pain subsides. The Pelicans have started the season 6-18 without Williamson.NFL-COWBOYS/SAINTSCowboys win without McCarthyDALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys separated themselves from the rest of the NFC East by winning for just the second time in their last five games.CeeDee Lamb had 122 yards from scrimmage and Tony Pollard provided a 58-yard touchdown run as the Cowboys defeated the Saints, 27-17 in New Orleans. Dak Prescott passed for 238 yards and a 1-yard touchdown to Michael Gallup as the 8-4 Cowboys won without coach Mike McCarthy and five assistants because of positive COVID-19 tests. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn was the Cowboys' acting head coach.Dallas intercepted Saints quarterback Taysom Hill three times in the final 6:32 of the game, including defensive tackle Carlos Watkins' pick-6 on a screen pass that made it 27-10 with 2:52 left.NFL-NEWSAntonio Brown, 2 others suspended for violating COVID rulesUNDATED (AP) __ Antonio Brown is among three NFL players who have been suspended immediately for three games by the league for violating COVID-19 protocols. The punishment comes amid recent allegations that players misrepresented their vaccination status. The suspensions were announced two weeks after a Los Angeles chef told the Tampa Bay Times that Brown obtained a fake COVID-19 vaccination card shortly before the start of training camp in July. Brown, Buccaneers cornerback Mike Edwards and free agent defensive back John Franklin were found in violation of the protocols.Also around the NFL— Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson has been activated after spending 10 days on the COVID-19 reserve list, an absence that caused him to miss Sunday's loss to San Francisco. The Vikings also got defensive tackle Michael Pierce back at practice this week, designating him for return from injured reserve.NHL-SCHEDULEPanthers rally againUNDATED (AP) — The Florida Panthers are making a habit out of erasing three-goal deficits. The Panthers trailed 4-1 for the second straight game before defeating the Sabres, 7-4. The rally came two days after the Cats turned a 4-1, third-period deficit into a 5-4 win over Washington.Anton Lundell scored twice, including the go-ahead goal that helped the Panthers improve to 16-4-3. Aaron Ekblad provided two goals and an assist, while Sam Reinhart and Jonathan Huberdeau (HOO'-bur-doh) each had a goal and three assists.Elsewhere on NHL ice:— Jason Robertson scored 68 seconds in and added the go-ahead goal late in the second period of the Stars' sixth win in a row, 3-2 versus the Blue Jackets. Tyler Seguin also scored for Dallas. Joe Pavelski and Jani Hakanpaa had two assists apiece. The Stars have outscored their opponents 21-7 during the winning streak.— Kirill Kaprizov (kih-REEL' kah-PREE'-zehf) had two goals and an assist as the Wild dumped the Devils, 5-2. Ryan Hartman had a goal and two assists for Minnesota, which has scored a league-high 64 goals in 15 games since Nov. 2. Rem Pitlick and Dmitry Kulikov also scored in the victory.— The Bruins were 2-0 winners at Nashville behind Jeremy Swayman's 42-save performance. Jake DeBrusk scored the first goal a day after demanding a trade, beating Jusse Saros (YOO'-see SAH'-rohs) on a power play. Brandon Carlo also scored in Boston's second win in three games.— Alex Formenton scored twice and Josh Norris broke a tie 19 seconds after the Senators lost the lead in their 3-2 win over the Hurricanes. Norris pushed in a rebound with 5:54 left and the Senators hung on for their league-low fifth victory of the season. Anton Forsberg made 47 saves for Ottawa.— Victor Hedman supplied a tiebreaking, power-play goal while the Lightning scored three straight in the third period of a 4-2 victory over the Blues. Hedman finished with two goals and an assist for Tampa Bay, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves. Ondrej Palat (AHN'-dray pah-LAHT') and Anthony Cirelli also tallied for the Bolts.— Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 25 shots and blanked Alex Ovechkin (oh-VEHCH'-kihn) in the shootout as the Blackhawks dumped the Capitals, 4-3. Patrick Kane furnished the lone shootout goal and Seth Jones tied it midway through the third period. Jones and Alex DeBrincat (deh-BRIHN'-kat) each finished with a goal and an assist to help Chicago drop Washington to 0-7 in games decided after regulation.— The Sharks handed the Islanders their ninth consecutive loss as William Karlsson tallied 39 seconds into overtime to complete San Jose's 2-1 victory. Nick Bonino also scored and Timo Meier had two assists for the Sharks, who have won three straight and five of six. The Isles had lost eight straight in regulation and are winless in their first five games in UBS Arena.— Cale Makar (mah-KAHR') notched the tiebreaking goal in the second period of Colorado's 4-1 decision over the Canadiens. Valeri Nichushkin (nih-CHOOS'-kihn) had a goal and an assist as the Avalanche rebounded from Wednesday's 8-3 loss at Toronto. Andre Burakovsky (bur-ah-KAHV'-skee) and Gabriel Landeskog (LAN'-dehs-kahg) also scored and Jonas Johansson made 19 saves for the Avs.— Andrew Mangiapane (mahn-jah-PAHN'-nee) and Milan Lucic (LOO'-cheech) furnished power-play goals in the Flames' fourth straight win, 3-2 at Los Angeles. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal, Jacob Markstrom made 40 saves and the Flames improved to a league-leading 10-2-2 on the road.NHL-NEWSBinnington in COVID protocol, Blues using emergency backupUNDATED (AP) — St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. General manager Doug Armstrong said Binnington tested positive for the coronavirus, though it was not clear if Binnington had any symptoms.Binnington joins forward Tyler Bozak as Blues players in protocol.In other NHL news:— The Sabres have addressed their goaltending depth by acquiring Malcolm Subban (SOO'-ban) from the Blackhawks for future considerations. The move became necessary when goaltender Dustin Tokarski was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. Subban had a 2-2-1 record and 3.38 goals-against average in five AHL games this season. COLLEGE FOOTBALL-NEWSVirginia coach Bronco Mendenhall stepping down after bowlUNDATED (AP) — Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall is stepping down after the Cavaliers' bowl game. The school made the announcement without explaining why the 55-year-old Mendenhall was leaving the school after a 6-6 regular season. He said only that he had to step away from college football.Mendenhall went 36-38 at Virginia, leading the Cavaliers to five straight bowl appearances and their only Atlantic Coast Conference title game appearance two years ago. Also in college football:— Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez says he will enter the transfer portal, another blow for the struggling Cornhuskers. The three-time captain just finished his best season, completing 61.8% of his throws for 2,863 yards with 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. T25 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL-WASHINGTON/ARIZONAWashington at No. 11 Arizona called off due to COVID protocolTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Washington's basketball game at No. 11 Arizona scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Huskies program. The game was set to be the opener of conference play for both teams.Washington had no announcement on whether its home game against No. 5 UCLA scheduled for Sunday would be played. MLB-LABORDivergent views from two sides point to lengthy lockoutARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hours into Major League Baseball's first work stoppage in 26 years, Commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark presented diametrically opposed views of each side's negotiating positions that point to a lengthy lockout. In separate news conferences less than half a day into baseball's ninth work stoppage, Manfred said the union's proposal for greater free agency and wider salary arbitration would damage small-market teams. Clark, the first former player to head the union, accused Manfred of "misrepresentations" in his letter to fans.Owners locked out players at 12:01 a.m. Thursday following the expiration of the sport's five-year collective bargaining agreement.GOLF-WORLD CHALLENGERory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for lead in the BahamasNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Rory McIlroy is playing so well he wishes the year wasn't about to end. Coming off a win in Las Vegas and a close call in Dubai, McIlroy opened with a 66 in the Hero World Challenge. That gives him a share of the lead with Daniel Berger and Abraham Ancer at Albany Golf Club. CHINA-PENG FALLOUTWomen's tennis' China stance could be unique, cost millionsUNDATED (AP) — The stand the women's professional tennis tour is taking in China over concern about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai's well-being could cost the WTA millions of dollars. It also could end up being unique among sports bodies. China has held calls with Peng to show she is doing well — but never raise the matter of the sexual assault allegations she made against a former Chinese government official. The accusation was scrubbed from Chinese social media and Peng has dropped out of public view.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs activated veteran offensive lineman Kyle Long from the physically unable to perform list this week and he could be on the field Sunday night against Denver. The Chiefs signed him after a year-long retirement in the hopes that he could compete for a starting job in training camp. But those plans were shelved when Long fractured what's called the tibial plateau in his knee during a June workout. He was designated to return to practice Nov. 9 and was added to the active roster just before the three-week window closed. The Chiefs created space for him by putting running back Jerick McKinnon and defensive tackle Khalen Saunders on injured reserve.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Izaiah Brockington had 23 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season, and No. 19 Iowa State overcame a slow start and beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83-64. The Cyclones improved to 7-0, extending their best start since 2015-16. Tre Jackson scored 12 points and George Conditt added 11 points and seven rebounds for Iowa State. Shawn Williams was 4 for 7 from 3-point range and scored 21 points to lead Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Trey Sampson scored 16 points and Kylen Milton 13 for the Golden Lions.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Dereon Seabron scored a career-high 39 points with 18 rebounds and N.C. State defeated Nebraska 104-100 in a marathon, four-overtime Big Ten-ACC Challenge. The 39 points were also a record for the Big Ten-ACC Challenge. Ebenezer Dowuona scored four points for the Wolfpack but blocked a career-high eight shots. N.C. State had 11 blocks in all. Alonzo Verge scored 25 points for Nebraska (5-3) before fouling out in the final seconds. He had traded big, last-minute baskets with Seabron throughout the game's six periods. Freshman Bryce McGowens added 24 points and nine rebounds for the Huskers.

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Ricky Council IV scored 17 points, Morris Udeze added 13 points and Wichita State beat Oklahoma State 60-51 for the Shockers third straight win at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Wichita State also defeated OSU on its home floor in December of 2017 and 2019. Prior to that, the Shockers were a combined 2-17 in Stillwater. The Shockers are the third nonconference team to win three straight at GIA, joining Tulsa (1979, 81, 83, 85) and DePaul (1945, 49, 50). Clarence Jackson chipped in with 10 points for Wichita State. Anderson led Oklahoma State with 17 points.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Nijel Pack scored 17 points and Mark Smith scored 14 with 10 rebounds and Kansas State opened it up in the second half and beat Albany 71-43. Smith's dunk with 14:52 remaining made it a 42-24 contest in favor of Kansas State which emerged from the break with a 13-4 scoring outburst to take control. Davion Bradford's dunk gave Kansas State its first 20-point lead (47-27), and it pushed the margin as high as 66-38 with 4:18 left on a pair of foul shots from Smith. Devondre Perry scored 11 points for Albany.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State University Athletic Director Jamie Pollard has announced in an open letter to Cyclones fans his diagnosis of testicular cancer. In the letter released on the school's website, Pollard said his diagnosis began with groin pain about four weeks ago. After finding a lump and going to a doctor, Pollard said he underwent surgery last week to have the mass removed and learned a day later it was cancerous. Addition tests showed the cancer had not spread. Pollard decided to reveal the diagnosis after having to cancel a speaking engagement last week for 500 guests.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The ninth-ranked Iowa women's basketball team returns to action on Thursday night at Duke after missing three games while the program was in a pause because of a COVID-19 outbreak. The Hawkeyes had to cancel their Thanksgiving trip to Cancun and did not practice as a full squad for nearly two weeks. The Hawkeyes are entering a stretch that includes their Big Ten opener against Michigan State and a road game against No. 14 Iowa State next week.

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Antonio Reeves scored 22 points as Illinois State narrowly defeated Missouri State 79-74 in overtime. Josiah Strong added 21 points for the Redbirds. Gaige Prim led the Bears with 27 points and 12 rebounds.

Blocked shot at buzzer gives Celtics 1-point win over 76ers, 88-87 

UNDATED (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 26 points with a career-high 16 rebounds, shaking off a hard fourth-quarter fall to lead the Boston Celtics to a 88-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum scored 11 points in the fourth. Robert Williams III blocked Georges Niang's shot at the buzzer to give the Celtics the victory. 

It was their first game this season against their longtime Eastern Conference rivals and former coach Doc Rivers.

 Joel Embiid had 18 rebounds for Philadelphia, adding 13 points on 3 for 17 shooting. Seth Curry had 17 points and Shake Milton came off the bench to score 16.

— De'Aaron Fox scored 24 points and Terence Davis added 23 in the Sacramento Kings' 124-115 victory over the shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Richaun Holmes had 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Kings snapped a two-game skid and improved to 3-3 under interim coach Alvin Gentry. Paul George sat out to rest for the Clippers, while Luke Kennard and Terance Mann both scored 19 points and Ivica Zubac added 17 points and seven rebounds. Rookie Davion Mitchell scored 20 points for Sacramento, while Tyrese Haliburton had 12 points and 11 assists.

— Montrezl Harrell scored 27 points and Bradley Beal added 19 to lift the Washington Wizards to a 115-107 victory over Minnesota. Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns left the game with 2:14 remaining after injuring himself on a dunk. Towns scored only two of his 34 points in the final period — and that was when he got free along the baseline for a dunk. After slamming the ball through, his momentum caused his body to fall horizontally and he appeared to land on his tailbone. Minnesota lost for just the second time in nine games.

— Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH'-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON'-poh scored on a driving layup with two seconds left to give Milwaukee a 127-125 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. It was the Bucks' eighth consecutive victory. Antetokounmpo had 40 points and 12 rebounds and Khris Middleton added 21 points. LaMelo Ball had a career-high 36 points for the Hornets, followed by Kelly Oubre Jr. with 25 and Miles Bridges with 22 points. Ball made a fadeaway 3-pointer with 5.9 seconds left to pull the Hornets even at 125. After a timeout, Jru Holliday fed Antetokounmpo near the top of the lane for the layup. 

— Luka Doncic scored 18 of his team-high 28 points in the first quarter and dished out 14 assists in 27 minutes to power the Dallas Mavericks to a 139-107 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Doncic went 7 of 8 from the floor in the Mavericks' 41-point first quarter — their highest-scoring period of the season. Dallas set a franchise record by shooting 57 of 83 from the floor or 68.7%, beating the previous high of 67.7% from March 24, 1983.

— Cole Anthony scored 24 points, Wendell Carter Jr. added 18 points and the Orlando Magic rallied from an early 16-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 108-103 ending their seven-game losing streak. The Magic took their first lead of the night at 106-103 when rookie Franz Wagner drilled a step-back 3-pointer with 1:45 to play. The Magic's rally ruined the return of Nuggets' forward Aaron Gordon, who played at the Amway Center for the first time since Orlando traded him to Denver on March 28. Gordon scored 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had three thunderous dunks.