GREAT BEND, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (6-0) finished non-conference play with an 81-59 victory over Redlands (3-2) Saturday afternoon to finish the Barton Best Western/Cougar Booster Club Basketball Classic.

Hailey Jackson notched her fifth-career double-double (third this season) with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

In her first start as a Dragon, Brynne Katcher registered a double-double (second as a Dragon, 15th in her collegiate career) with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Dylan Alexander provided 12 points off the bench while Jada Pleasant and Jaden Wilson added 10 each.

Hutchinson outscored the Cougars 17-5 in the first quarter before building a 32-15 halftime lead.

The Cougars were led in scoring by Ellie Willard's 15 on 4-of-7 shooting.

The Dragons shot 40% from the field, but just 2-of-18 (11.1%) from beyond the arc.

Redlands also struggled from deep, hitting just 3-of-21 attempts (14.3%).

Going back to last year's undefeated national championship run, the Dragons have won 43 straight.

The Dragons return to Great Bend Nov. 20 to open conference play with the Barton Cougars (4-2).

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 </figure>GREAT BEND, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (6-0) finished non-conference play with an 81-59 victory over Redlands (3-2) Saturday afternoon to finish the Barton Best Western/Cougar Booster Club Basketball Classic.Hailey Jackson notched her fifth-career double-double (third this season) with 19 points and 10 rebounds.In her first start as a Dragon, Brynne Katcher registered a double-double (second as a Dragon, 15th in her collegiate career) with 14 points and 11 rebounds.Dylan Alexander provided 12 points off the bench while Jada Pleasant and Jaden Wilson added 10 each.Hutchinson outscored the Cougars 17-5 in the first quarter before building a 32-15 halftime lead.The Cougars were led in scoring by Ellie Willard's 15 on 4-of-7 shooting.FINAL: Hutchinson 81 Redlands 59The Dragons shot 40% from the field, but just 2-of-18 (11.1%) from beyond the arc.Redlands also struggled from deep, hitting just 3-of-21 attempts (14.3%).Going back to last year's undefeated national championship run, the Dragons have won 43 straight.The Dragons return to Great Bend Nov. 20 to open conference play with the Barton Cougars (4-2).

🏀 WBB: No. 1 Dragons now 6-0

DALLAS(AP)— Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died. He was 82.

USA Gymnastics said Karolyi died Friday. No cause of death was given.

Karolyi and wife Martha trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and world champions in the U.S. and Romania, including Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton.

“A big impact and influence on my life,” Comaneci, who was just 14 when Karolyi coached her to gold for Romania at the 1976 Montreal Olympics,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCc1ex3pJWU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">posted on Instagram</a>.

The Karolyis defected to the United States in 1981 and over the next 30-plus years became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy. Bela helped guide Retton — all of 16 — to the Olympic all-around title at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and memorably helped an injured Kerri Strug off the floor at the 1996 Games in Atlanta after Strug’s vault secured the team gold for the Americans.

Karolyi briefly became the national team coordinator for USA Gymnastics women’s elite program in 1999 and incorporated a semi-centralized system that eventually turned the Americans into the sport’s gold standard. It did not come without a cost. He was pushed out after the 2000 Olympics after several athletes spoke out about his tactics.

It would not be the last time Karolyi was accused of grandstanding and pushing his athletes too far physically and mentally.

During the height of the Larry Nassar scandal in the late 2010s — when the disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor was effectively given a life sentence after pleading guilty&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-news-ap-top-news-lansing-in-state-wire-north-america-de31f08ab1fe435c88129d64bd1fbee4">to sexually assaulting gymnasts and other athletes</a>&nbsp;with his hands under the guise of medical treatment — over a dozen former gymnasts came forward saying the Karolyis were part of a system&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/0c67e962d7524c87a865d3c468bdd521">that created an oppressive culture</a>&nbsp;that allowed Nassar’s behavior to run unchecked for years.

Still, some of Karolyi’s most famous students were always among his staunchest defenders. When Strug got married, she and Karolyi took a photo recreating their famous scene from the 1996 Olympics, when he carried her onto the medals podium after she vaulted on a badly sprained ankle.

<figure>
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 </figure>DALLAS(AP)— Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died. He was 82.USA Gymnastics said Karolyi died Friday. No cause of death was given.Karolyi and wife Martha trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and world champions in the U.S. and Romania, including Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton.“A big impact and influence on my life,” Comaneci, who was just 14 when Karolyi coached her to gold for Romania at the 1976 Montreal Olympics,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DCc1ex3pJWU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">posted on Instagram</a>.The Karolyis defected to the United States in 1981 and over the next 30-plus years became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy. Bela helped guide Retton — all of 16 — to the Olympic all-around title at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and memorably helped an injured Kerri Strug off the floor at the 1996 Games in Atlanta after Strug’s vault secured the team gold for the Americans.Karolyi briefly became the national team coordinator for USA Gymnastics women’s elite program in 1999 and incorporated a semi-centralized system that eventually turned the Americans into the sport’s gold standard. It did not come without a cost. He was pushed out after the 2000 Olympics after several athletes spoke out about his tactics.It would not be the last time Karolyi was accused of grandstanding and pushing his athletes too far physically and mentally.During the height of the Larry Nassar scandal in the late 2010s — when the disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor was effectively given a life sentence after pleading guilty&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-news-ap-top-news-lansing-in-state-wire-north-america-de31f08ab1fe435c88129d64bd1fbee4">to sexually assaulting gymnasts and other athletes</a>&nbsp;with his hands under the guise of medical treatment — over a dozen former gymnasts came forward saying the Karolyis were part of a system&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/0c67e962d7524c87a865d3c468bdd521">that created an oppressive culture</a>&nbsp;that allowed Nassar’s behavior to run unchecked for years.Still, some of Karolyi’s most famous students were always among his staunchest defenders. When Strug got married, she and Karolyi took a photo recreating their famous scene from the 1996 Olympics, when he carried her onto the medals podium after she vaulted on a badly sprained ankle.

Gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, who trained multiple Olympic gold medalists has died

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voice of the Blue Dragons, Sean Boston, visited with sophomore quarterback, Samari Collier, for Episode 10 of the "Under the Helmet" segment, which aired earlier today on KHUT-FM.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voice of the Blue Dragons, Sean Boston, visited with sophomore quarterback, Samari Collier, for Episode 10 of the "Under the Helmet" segment, which aired earlier today on KHUT-FM.<div><iframe title="HutchCC &quot;Under the Helmet&quot; - 11/16/24 - Samari Collier" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=26auc-173d161-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 LISTEN: "Under the Helmet" with HutchCC QB Samari Collier

GARDEN CITY, Kan. — <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/b861e2e5-0cf6-4df7-94e1-06bc34f0b36e">No. 2 Hutchinson (8-1, 4-1) closes out the regular season on the road Saturday.</a>

Garden City (1-9, 1-4) started the season 6-1 and climbed to the No. 5 spot before an ineligible player was discovered and the Broncbusters had to vacate all six victories.

Since vacating those wins, the Broncbusters are 1-2. The one victory came against Highland (48-21).

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/a776b178-76ab-440b-a88d-e4c4479b7af1">The Dragons are coming off a 44-0 home victory against the Scotties.</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/e95672d8-d981-42a4-a757-7a5f733aaeb7">Waymond Jordan Jr. was named the conference and national player of the week for his 213 yards and three touchdowns.</a>

Join Sean Boston, Daren Dunn and Steve Carpenter as they prepare you for the 11 a.m. kickoff from Broncbuster Stadium.

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 </figure>GARDEN CITY, Kan. — <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/b861e2e5-0cf6-4df7-94e1-06bc34f0b36e">No. 2 Hutchinson (8-1, 4-1) closes out the regular season on the road Saturday.</a>Garden City (1-9, 1-4) started the season 6-1 and climbed to the No. 5 spot before an ineligible player was discovered and the Broncbusters had to vacate all six victories.Since vacating those wins, the Broncbusters are 1-2. The one victory came against Highland (48-21).<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/a776b178-76ab-440b-a88d-e4c4479b7af1">The Dragons are coming off a 44-0 home victory against the Scotties.</a> <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/e95672d8-d981-42a4-a757-7a5f733aaeb7">Waymond Jordan Jr. was named the conference and national player of the week for his 213 yards and three touchdowns.</a>Join Sean Boston, Daren Dunn and Steve Carpenter as they prepare you for the 11 a.m. kickoff from Broncbuster Stadium.<div><iframe title="CTK SEG 1 at Garden City" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=7mmv6-173d63e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe title="CTK SEG 2 at Garden City" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=mz6xj-173d64a-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe title="CTK SEG 3 at Garden City" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=nghwh-173d653-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🏈🎧 LISTEN: Countdown To Kickoff at Garden City

Victoria 70, Hutchinson Central Christian 28

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 </figure>Friday's ScoresThe Associated PressPREP FOOTBALL=KSHSAA State Tournament=Sectional=Class 6A=BV West 35, SM Northwest 20Derby 63, Wichita East 28Gardner-Edgerton 44, BV Northwest 29Manhattan 49, Wichita Northwest 28Class 5A=Goddard-Eisenhower 44, Topeka Seaman 14Hays 28, Hutchinson 0St. James Academy 45, BV North 6St. Thomas Aquinas 23, Mill Valley 22Class 4A=Andover Central 58, Wellington 13Bishop Miege 37, Chanute 13Buhler 28, Wamego 14Tonganoxie 21, Lansing 7Class 3A=Andale 52, Cheney 14Holcomb 10, Scott City 7Topeka Hayden 56, Perry-Lecompton 6Wellsville 35, Prairie View 14Class 2A=Beloit 19, Garden Plain 0Council Grove 31, Humboldt 8Nemaha Central 33, Osage City 27Southeast of Saline 30, Hoisington 88 Man, DI=Central Plains 38, Little River 32Clifton-Clyde 46, Madison 0Hoxie 40, Wichita County 30South Central 60, Hill City 128 Man, DII=Axtell 54, Osborne 8Dighton 44, Hodgeman County 22Frankfort 46, Burlington 38Victoria 70, Hutchinson Central Christian 286 Man=Cunningham 52, Otis-Bison 6Golden Plains 45, South Barber 38Tescott 26, Peabody-Burns 13Weskan 57, Ingalls 12___

🏈 EAGLE Media Scoreboard (Sectionals)

AP Sports Summary for November 16th, 2024:

Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Paul won a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits didn't match the hype in a fight between a young YouTuber-turned-boxer and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion. All the hate from the pre-fight buildup was gone, with Paul even stopping to pay homage with a bow to Tyson before the final bell sounded at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. The fight wasn't close on the judge's cards, with one giving Paul an 80-72 edge and the other two calling it 79-73. Tyson came after Paul immediately after the opening bell and landed a couple of quick punches but didn't try much else the rest of the way.

Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fight

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix's first attempt at handling a live sports event did not receive a passing grade. Friday's fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced streaming problems according to many viewers on social media. Many viewers took to Twitter/X and Bluesky to express their frustrations with streaming and buffering problems before and during the fight. The bout was scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and 10 or 12 rounds for most pro fights. Paul won the fight by unanimous decision. Netflix representatives had no comment via e-mails to The Associated Press on the streaming problems viewers experienced leading up to or during the fight.

Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano again in another slugfest with a disputed decision

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Katie Taylor retained her unanimous super lightweight championship with another disputed decision over Amanda Serrano in a slugfest remarkably similar to the original two years ago. Taylor was scored a 95-94 winner by all three judges. The result drew boos from the crowd at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys before the co-main event of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Taylor remained the undisputed champion and in the super lightweight and lightweight divisions. Serrano kept punching despite getting a nasty cut over her left eye in the sixth round.

De'Aaron Fox won't 'let go' of franchise-record 60-point game despite Kings' loss to Timberwolves

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When De'Aaron Fox saw that he had 48 points in the fourth quarter in a 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, teammate Malik Monk told him, "You might as well go get 60." The Kings' guard had 26 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to finish with a franchise-record 60 points, besting Jack Twyman's 59 points in 1960 and DeMarcus Cousins' 56-point performance in 2016, which was the most since the franchise moved to Sacramento in 1985. Fox shot 22 of 35 from the field, made 6 of 10 from distance and was 10 of 11 on free throws.

Jump around: Cavaliers improve to 14-0, celebrate by dancing with frog mascot

CLEVELAND (AP) — The floor and ball both looked different. Not the Cleveland Cavaliers, who remained unchanged and unblemished. They continued their perfect start, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls in their NBA Cup opener. After the final buzzer, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen celebrated making more history by dancing on the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse court with a giant green frog, who has become an impromptu mascot to an unscripted start. Cleveland became the sixth team in league history to win its first 14 games, and the first since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who opened 24-0 and finished 73-9.

UConn's Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNC

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — UConn coach Geno Auriemma tied the NCAA Division I record for men's or women's basketball with his 1,216th career victory Friday night as his No. 2 Huskies beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-58. The 70-year-old Auriemma is in his 40th season at UConn. He matched Stanford's Tara VanDerveer, who retired after after last season. Auriemma can break the record Wednesday, when UConn hosts Fairleigh Dickinson. His record with the Huskies is 1,216-162, good for an 88.2% win percentage to go with 11 NCAA championships — most recently in 2016. Mike Krzyzewski holds the men's record with 1,202 victories at Army and Duke.

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava cleared to play vs Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been cleared to play when the sixth-ranked Volunteers face No. 11 Georgia in a game with major College Football Playoff ramifications. Iamaleava was injured in a victory over Mississippi State and reportedly began the week in concussion protocol. After being listed as questionable on the first two injury reports filed with the Southeastern Conference, Iamaleava was not on the report Friday. Receiver Dont'e Thornton was also been given the green light to play for Tennessee after initially being listed as questionable with a hand injury.

US skier Mikaela Shiffrin builds big lead in 1st run of World Cup slalom, approaches career win 98

LEVI, Finland (AP) — American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated the opening run of the first women's World Cup slalom of the season. Shiffrin positioned herself for what would be her record-extending 98th career win. She posted the fastest time at three of the four splits on the Levi Black course as she built a lead of 0.60 seconds over Lena Duerr of Germany. Shiffin says she "felt strong and solid and good energy." Only three more skiers finished less than a second off the lead. Olympic champion Petra Vlhova sat out the race as the Slovakian needed more to time to recover from knee surgery last season.

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years. That's according to two people with knowledge of the plan. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because because no changes have been finalized. The idea centers around the 24 All-Star selections being split into three teams of eight players, with the fourth team likely to be the winner of the Rising Stars competition that will be held earlier that weekend. This season's All-Star weekend will be held in San Francisco in February.

Embiid returns to full-time duty but 76ers fall to 2-10

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have been waiting 3 1/2 weeks to get a full 33 minutes out of Joel Embiid. They finally got it in a 98-86 loss to the Orlando Magic that dropped them to 2-10. Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP who missed Philadelphia's first 10 games due to "knee management" and a three-game suspension, had six turnovers and missed 10 of 15 shots from the floor, including all five of his 3-point attempts.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

Final	(10)North Carolina	107	American	55	

Final	(23)Texas A&amp;M	78	(21)Ohio St.	64	

		(24)Missouri	at	(23)South Carolina	4:15 p.m.	

		New Mexico St.	at	(15)Texas A&amp;M	7:45 p.m.	

		(19)Washington St.	at	New Mexico	9:30 p.m.	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for November 16th, 2024:<div><iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8609375/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe></div>Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hypeARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Paul won a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits didn't match the hype in a fight between a young YouTuber-turned-boxer and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion. All the hate from the pre-fight buildup was gone, with Paul even stopping to pay homage with a bow to Tyson before the final bell sounded at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. The fight wasn't close on the judge's cards, with one giving Paul an 80-72 edge and the other two calling it 79-73. Tyson came after Paul immediately after the opening bell and landed a couple of quick punches but didn't try much else the rest of the way.Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fightLOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix's first attempt at handling a live sports event did not receive a passing grade. Friday's fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced streaming problems according to many viewers on social media. Many viewers took to Twitter/X and Bluesky to express their frustrations with streaming and buffering problems before and during the fight. The bout was scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and 10 or 12 rounds for most pro fights. Paul won the fight by unanimous decision. Netflix representatives had no comment via e-mails to The Associated Press on the streaming problems viewers experienced leading up to or during the fight.Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano again in another slugfest with a disputed decisionARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Katie Taylor retained her unanimous super lightweight championship with another disputed decision over Amanda Serrano in a slugfest remarkably similar to the original two years ago. Taylor was scored a 95-94 winner by all three judges. The result drew boos from the crowd at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys before the co-main event of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Taylor remained the undisputed champion and in the super lightweight and lightweight divisions. Serrano kept punching despite getting a nasty cut over her left eye in the sixth round.De'Aaron Fox won't 'let go' of franchise-record 60-point game despite Kings' loss to TimberwolvesSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When De'Aaron Fox saw that he had 48 points in the fourth quarter in a 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, teammate Malik Monk told him, "You might as well go get 60." The Kings' guard had 26 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to finish with a franchise-record 60 points, besting Jack Twyman's 59 points in 1960 and DeMarcus Cousins' 56-point performance in 2016, which was the most since the franchise moved to Sacramento in 1985. Fox shot 22 of 35 from the field, made 6 of 10 from distance and was 10 of 11 on free throws.Jump around: Cavaliers improve to 14-0, celebrate by dancing with frog mascotCLEVELAND (AP) — The floor and ball both looked different. Not the Cleveland Cavaliers, who remained unchanged and unblemished. They continued their perfect start, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls in their NBA Cup opener. After the final buzzer, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen celebrated making more history by dancing on the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse court with a giant green frog, who has become an impromptu mascot to an unscripted start. Cleveland became the sixth team in league history to win its first 14 games, and the first since the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who opened 24-0 and finished 73-9.UConn's Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNCGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — UConn coach Geno Auriemma tied the NCAA Division I record for men's or women's basketball with his 1,216th career victory Friday night as his No. 2 Huskies beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-58. The 70-year-old Auriemma is in his 40th season at UConn. He matched Stanford's Tara VanDerveer, who retired after after last season. Auriemma can break the record Wednesday, when UConn hosts Fairleigh Dickinson. His record with the Huskies is 1,216-162, good for an 88.2% win percentage to go with 11 NCAA championships — most recently in 2016. Mike Krzyzewski holds the men's record with 1,202 victories at Army and Duke.Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava cleared to play vs GeorgiaATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been cleared to play when the sixth-ranked Volunteers face No. 11 Georgia in a game with major College Football Playoff ramifications. Iamaleava was injured in a victory over Mississippi State and reportedly began the week in concussion protocol. After being listed as questionable on the first two injury reports filed with the Southeastern Conference, Iamaleava was not on the report Friday. Receiver Dont'e Thornton was also been given the green light to play for Tennessee after initially being listed as questionable with a hand injury.US skier Mikaela Shiffrin builds big lead in 1st run of World Cup slalom, approaches career win 98LEVI, Finland (AP) — American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated the opening run of the first women's World Cup slalom of the season. Shiffrin positioned herself for what would be her record-extending 98th career win. She posted the fastest time at three of the four splits on the Levi Black course as she built a lead of 0.60 seconds over Lena Duerr of Germany. Shiffin says she "felt strong and solid and good energy." Only three more skiers finished less than a second off the lead. Olympic champion Petra Vlhova sat out the race as the Slovakian needed more to time to recover from knee surgery last season.NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources sayThe NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years. That's according to two people with knowledge of the plan. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because because no changes have been finalized. The idea centers around the 24 All-Star selections being split into three teams of eight players, with the fourth team likely to be the winner of the Rising Stars competition that will be held earlier that weekend. This season's All-Star weekend will be held in San Francisco in February.Embiid returns to full-time duty but 76ers fall to 2-10ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have been waiting 3 1/2 weeks to get a full 33 minutes out of Joel Embiid. They finally got it in a 98-86 loss to the Orlando Magic that dropped them to 2-10. Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP who missed Philadelphia's first 10 games due to "knee management" and a three-game suspension, had six turnovers and missed 10 of 15 shots from the floor, including all five of his 3-point attempts.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Miami	124	Indiana	111	Final	Detroit	99	Toronto	95	Final	Orlando	98	Philadelphia	86	Final	Cleveland	144	Chicago	126	Final	Atlanta	129	Washington	117	Final	L.A. Lakers	120	San Antonio	115	Final	New Orleans	101	Denver	94	Final	New York	124	Brooklyn	122	Final	Houston	125	L.A. Clippers	104	Final	Oklahoma City	99	Phoenix	83	Final OT	Minnesota	130	Sacramento	126	Final	Golden State	123	Memphis	118	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	Columbus	6	Pittsburgh	2	Final	Washington	5	Colorado	2	Final	Vegas	4	Utah	2	Final	Calgary	2	Nashville	0	Final	Anaheim	6	Detroit	4	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	(13)Purdue	87	(2)Alabama	78	Final	(4)Gonzaga	113	Mass.-Lowell	54	Final	Wisconsin	103	(9)Arizona	88	Final	(10)North Carolina	107	American	55	Final	(15)Marquette	78	Maryland	74	Final	(17)Cincinnati	86	Nicholls	49	Final	(20)Florida	87	Florida St.	74	Final	(23)Texas A&amp;M	78	(21)Ohio St.	64	Final	(24)Rutgers	98	Monmouth (NJ)	81	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Milwaukee	at	Charlotte	3 p.m.			L.A. Lakers	at	New Orleans	8 p.m.			Toronto	at	Boston	8 p.m.			San Antonio	at	Dallas	8:30 p.m.			Utah	at	Sacramento	10 p.m.	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		St. Louis	at	Boston	1 p.m.			N-Y Islanders	at	Seattle	4 p.m.			Buffalo	at	Philadelphia	7 p.m.			Columbus	at	Montreal	7 p.m.			Edmonton	at	Toronto	7 p.m.			New Jersey	at	Tampa Bay	7 p.m.			Ottawa	at	Carolina	7 p.m.			San Jose	at	Pittsburgh	7 p.m.			Winnipeg	at	Florida	7 p.m.			Dallas	at	Minnesota	8 p.m.			Detroit	at	Los Angeles	8 p.m.			Chicago	at	Vancouver	10 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL		(6)Tennessee	at	(11)Georgia	7:30 p.m.			(24)Missouri	at	(23)South Carolina	4:15 p.m.			Utah	at	(18)Colorado	12 p.m.			(2)Ohio St.	at	Northwestern	12 p.m.			(25)Tulane	at	Navy	12 p.m.			(17)Clemson	at	Pittsburgh	12 p.m.			(3)Texas	at	Arkansas	12 p.m.			Mercer	at	(9)Alabama	2 p.m.			(21)LSU	at	Florida	3:30 p.m.			Virginia	at	(8)Notre Dame	3:30 p.m.			(22)Louisville	at	Stanford	3:30 p.m.			Boston College	at	(14)SMU	3:30 p.m.			(4)Penn St.	at	Purdue	3:30 p.m.			Arizona St.	at	(20)Kansas St.	7 p.m.			(13)Boise St.	at	San Jose St.	7 p.m.			(1)Oregon	at	Wisconsin	7:30 p.m.			New Mexico St.	at	(15)Texas A&amp;M	7:45 p.m.			(19)Washington St.	at	New Mexico	9:30 p.m.			Kansas	at	(7)BYU	10:15 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL		Oakland	at	(1)Kansas	6 p.m.			Wofford	at	(6)Duke	12 p.m.			UMKC	at	(14)Creighton	7 p.m.			South Carolina	at	(16)Indiana	3 p.m.			Colorado St.	at	(25)Mississippi	4 p.m.	___

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Saturday 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hays High Indians came into Gowans Stadium Friday night with pulling an upset on their minds and succeeded with a 28-0 shut-out over the #4 seed Hutch High Salthawks.

The Salthawks dug themselves a very quick hole on their first possession of the game with being stopped on fourth and two at their own 35 yard line as Kade Smith was stuffed by Hays High on two consecutive carries.

The Indians took over on downs and quickly ran the ball down to the Hutch High four yard line on a 30 yard run by Holden Lind to the Salthawk four yard line setting up first and goal from the four.

A running play by Hays placed the ball at the four and on second and goal from the two, Hays High quarterback Carter Graham scored on a quarter back running play to take the lead with only three minutes elapsing in the first quarter. After the Carson Moore PAT kick, Hays led 7-0.

Hays continued to dominate the first quarter scoring their second touchdown on the night by connecting on a Graham to Johnny Cano 34 yard play that put the Indians up 14-0 with 52 seconds to go in the first quarter.

Hays came out of the dressing room in the third quarter blanking the Salthawks until scoring their third TD of the night when Ian McGuire broke loose from 43 yards out on a 3rd and long call to make it 21-0 with 7:51 remaining to go in quarter three.

The Indians sealed the sectional win with a Lind touchdown run in the final quarter from 17 yards out with 6:47 remaining for the final score of 28-0.

It was the first game that Hutch High had been held scoreless in the season. The Salthawks ended their season at 8-3 including five shut out wins in the regular season.&nbsp;

Hays advances to take on Goddard Eisenhower in the semi-finals next Friday night in Goddard in the 5A West semi-finals.

Lind was the leading rusher on the night with 118 yards on 20 carries. Hutch High's Kade Smith had 69 yards on 21 carries capping off his senior season just short of 1,900 yards.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hays High Indians came into Gowans Stadium Friday night with pulling an upset on their minds and succeeded with a 28-0 shut-out over the #4 seed Hutch High Salthawks.The Salthawks dug themselves a very quick hole on their first possession of the game with being stopped on fourth and two at their own 35 yard line as Kade Smith was stuffed by Hays High on two consecutive carries.The Indians took over on downs and quickly ran the ball down to the Hutch High four yard line on a 30 yard run by Holden Lind to the Salthawk four yard line setting up first and goal from the four.A running play by Hays placed the ball at the four and on second and goal from the two, Hays High quarterback Carter Graham scored on a quarter back running play to take the lead with only three minutes elapsing in the first quarter. After the Carson Moore PAT kick, Hays led 7-0.Hays continued to dominate the first quarter scoring their second touchdown on the night by connecting on a Graham to Johnny Cano 34 yard play that put the Indians up 14-0 with 52 seconds to go in the first quarter.Hays came out of the dressing room in the third quarter blanking the Salthawks until scoring their third TD of the night when Ian McGuire broke loose from 43 yards out on a 3rd and long call to make it 21-0 with 7:51 remaining to go in quarter three.The Indians sealed the sectional win with a Lind touchdown run in the final quarter from 17 yards out with 6:47 remaining for the final score of 28-0.It was the first game that Hutch High had been held scoreless in the season. The Salthawks ended their season at 8-3 including five shut out wins in the regular season.&nbsp;Hays advances to take on Goddard Eisenhower in the semi-finals next Friday night in Goddard in the 5A West semi-finals.Lind was the leading rusher on the night with 118 yards on 20 carries. Hutch High's Kade Smith had 69 yards on 21 carries capping off his senior season just short of 1,900 yards.

🏈 Hays High upsets Salthawks with shut-out in sectional

GREAT BEND, Kan. — No. 15 Hutchinson (4-1) hit the road for the first time this year for a neutral-court matchup against Truman College (Chicago).

The Dragons only turned the ball over nine times in a 98-59 victory.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/6da43262-dd3b-44d9-b1c8-1cd4991ad313">Eighteen turnovers doomed the Dragons earlier in the week against Division II opponent KCK.</a>

Hutchinson used 55 bench points to pull away from the Falcons (0-2).

Quez Thornton, Kobe Smith and Khalil Arnold scored 45 of the team's 55 off the bench.

Thornton and Smith each scored 16, while Arnold added 13.

Mikhail Abdul-Hamid continued his hot-streak from distance by burying 5-0f-9 triples. Abdul-Hamid now has back-to-back games with five three-pointers.

The Dragons outrebounded the Falcons 44-32. Thornton led Hutchinson in rebounding with eight snags off the glass.

Michael Dempsey led Truman with 15 points and eight boards.

The Dragons forced 18 Falcon turnovers and turned them into 29 points.

Hutchinson returns to Great Bend for the Barton Best Western/Cougar Booster Club Basketball Classic for a 3 p.m. tipoff against NOC-Enid on Saturday.

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 </figure>GREAT BEND, Kan. — No. 15 Hutchinson (4-1) hit the road for the first time this year for a neutral-court matchup against Truman College (Chicago).The Dragons only turned the ball over nine times in a 98-59 victory.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/6da43262-dd3b-44d9-b1c8-1cd4991ad313">Eighteen turnovers doomed the Dragons earlier in the week against Division II opponent KCK.</a>Hutchinson used 55 bench points to pull away from the Falcons (0-2).Quez Thornton, Kobe Smith and Khalil Arnold scored 45 of the team's 55 off the bench.Thornton and Smith each scored 16, while Arnold added 13.Mikhail Abdul-Hamid continued his hot-streak from distance by burying 5-0f-9 triples. Abdul-Hamid now has back-to-back games with five three-pointers.The Dragons outrebounded the Falcons 44-32. Thornton led Hutchinson in rebounding with eight snags off the glass.Michael Dempsey led Truman with 15 points and eight boards.The Dragons forced 18 Falcon turnovers and turned them into 29 points.FINAL: Hutchinson 98 Truman 59Hutchinson returns to Great Bend for the Barton Best Western/Cougar Booster Club Basketball Classic for a 3 p.m. tipoff against NOC-Enid on Saturday.

🏀 MBB: Dragons get bounce-back win

GREAT BEND, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (5-0) now has 42-straight victories dating back to last season's undefeated national championship run.

The Dragons opened the Barton Best Western/Cougar Booster Club Basketball Classic Friday afternoon with an 85-54 victory over Kansas Wesleyan's developmental team.

K-Dub entered the classic after Gogebic County (Michigan) backed out of play earlier this week.

Three Dragons scored in double-digits, led by Dylan Alexander (17) and Brynne Catcher (15) off the bench.

Hailey Jackson tallied 11 points and five rebounds in 23 minutes of action.

Hutchinson shot 50.8% overall from the field, but just 7-of-24 (29.2%) from beyond the arc.

The Dragons gave up the ball only six times, while forcing the Coyotes into 26 turnovers.

Kamryn Rietzke led KWU with 10 points on 3-of-7 shooting.

The Dragons take on the Redlands Cougars in Great Bend Saturday at 1 p.m.

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 </figure>GREAT BEND, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (5-0) now has 42-straight victories dating back to last season's undefeated national championship run.The Dragons opened the Barton Best Western/Cougar Booster Club Basketball Classic Friday afternoon with an 85-54 victory over Kansas Wesleyan's developmental team.K-Dub entered the classic after Gogebic County (Michigan) backed out of play earlier this week.Three Dragons scored in double-digits, led by Dylan Alexander (17) and Brynne Catcher (15) off the bench.Hailey Jackson tallied 11 points and five rebounds in 23 minutes of action.Hutchinson shot 50.8% overall from the field, but just 7-of-24 (29.2%) from beyond the arc.The Dragons gave up the ball only six times, while forcing the Coyotes into 26 turnovers.Kamryn Rietzke led KWU with 10 points on 3-of-7 shooting.FINAL: Hutchinson 85 KWU 54The Dragons take on the Redlands Cougars in Great Bend Saturday at 1 p.m.

🏀 WBB: No. 1 Dragons extend win streak to 42

HUTCHISNON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School (8-2) continues its playoff run at home against Hays (6-4). Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Gowans Stadium on Friday.&nbsp;

Catch the Salthawk Football Pregame Show sponsored by The Medicine Shoppe at 6:30 p.m. on <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)</a>.

The award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play and color analyst Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato. Hutch High senior Matt Peterson will provide the NFHS video stream on the KSHSAA and Hutch High&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a>&nbsp;Channel as well as Hutchpost.com.

Hutch High game highlights from their 33-13 win over Liberal last week.

Hays High game highlights from their 19-14 upset win over Great Bend last week.

Game audio is available at kwbwradio.com of tonight's game is available by just clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">HERE</a>. Download the KWBW Radio app and take the game with you on the road.

The NFHS Network Hutch High Channel is a pay-per-view broadcast this season. Choose either an annual pass or pay month-to-month.

The live broadcast will begin at 6:50 p.m.

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 </figure>HUTCHISNON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School (8-2) continues its playoff run at home against Hays (6-4). Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Gowans Stadium on Friday.&nbsp;Catch the Salthawk Football Pregame Show sponsored by The Medicine Shoppe at 6:30 p.m. on <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)</a>.The award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew consisting of Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play and color analyst Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato. Hutch High senior Matt Peterson will provide the NFHS video stream on the KSHSAA and Hutch High&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a>&nbsp;Channel as well as Hutchpost.com.Hutch High game highlights from their 33-13 win over Liberal last week.<div><iframe width="725" height="475" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KuRBwJC6RLw?si=oNJVHZZGX5MYrxgf" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Hays High game highlights from their 19-14 upset win over Great Bend last week.<div><iframe width="725" height="475" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DdjfAUAD5hg?si=hg_Qmi8V47Vl8JcI" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Game audio is available at kwbwradio.com of tonight's game is available by just clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">HERE</a>. Download the KWBW Radio app and take the game with you on the road.The NFHS Network Hutch High Channel is a pay-per-view broadcast this season. Choose either an annual pass or pay month-to-month.<figure>
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🏈🎥🎧 Hutch High hosts Hays in state quarterfinal

The Hutchinson Community College football team looks to secure a spot in the NJCAA National Football Playoffs with a road trip to play the Garden City Broncbusters on Saturday in the 2024 regular-season finale.

The No. 2-ranked Blue Dragons (8-1, 4-1 KJCCC) and Broncbusters (1-9, 1-4 KJCCC) will square at 11 a.m. at Broncbuster Stadium.

Hutchinson enters the final week of the regular season tied for No. 2 in the latest NJCAA Division I Football Rankings with Georgia Military (10-1), which has already completed its season. Both teams have 135 poll points.

BLUE DRAGON FOOTBALL No. 2 Hutchinson (8-1, 4-1) at Garden City (1-9, 1-4) When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Where: Broncbuster Stadium, Garden City Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9), 10:30 a.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Rob Dreher (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1571397">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 10:30 a.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/files/Game_10_-_Garden_City.pdf">CLICK FOR FULL BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>

A victory would lock up a spot in the national playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons under head coach Drew Dallas. If the Blue Dragons could secure the outright No. 2 spot in the final regular-season poll, they would play host to a national semifinal at Gowans Stadium on the first weekend of December. If the Dragons slip to No. 3, they would be on the road for the semifinals.

The Blue Dragons got back into the win column last Saturday as&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/jordan_jr._waymond_h58l">Waymond Jordan Jr.</a>&nbsp;rushed for a career-high 213 yards on 24 carries and three touchdowns to lead Hutchinson to a 44-0 victory over Highland at Gowans Stadium. The Blue Dragons surpassed the 500-yard mark for total offense, while the Hutchinson defense posted its third shutout of the season, allowing only 136 total yards and just eight first downs..

Garden City enters play on Saturday after falling in a wild 49-45 battle against Iowa Central. There was a combined 839 total yards, 42 first downs and three lead changes in the game. Garden City running back Dejuan Lacey rushed for 193 yards and two touchdowns, while Tyler Nelson added 144 yards as Garden City rushed for 361 yards against the Tritons.

Two of the best overall rushing attacks will do battle on Saturday.

The Blue Dragons are No. 3 in the NJCAA in rushing at 260.2 yards per game. The Dragons 5.9 yards per carry is sixth in the nation and their 33 rushing touchdowns are third in the NJCAA. Jordan is the nation's leading individual rusher with 1,199 yards and an average of 133.2 yards per game with 17 touchdowns.

Lacy lead's Garden City's NJCAA-leading rushing offense, which averages 293.5 yards per game. Lacy ranks fourth in the NJCAA in individual rushing with 1,073 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns.

Both Hutchinson's Jordan and Garden City's Lacy have been NJCAA National Offensive Players of the Week this season.

How do each team's rushing defenses match up? The Blue Dragons are No. 4 in the NJCAA in rushing defense at 83.2 rushing yards allowed. Garden City ranks 17th in rushing defense, allowing 119.4 yards per game.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731693438299.jpeg" alt="The Blue Dragon defense has another big challenge in Garden City Saturday. Hutchinson and Garden City meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Broncbuster Stadium. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)" />
 <figcaption>The Blue Dragon defense has another big challenge in Garden City Saturday. Hutchinson and Garden City meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Broncbuster Stadium. (Andrew Carpenter/Digital Fox Photography)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College football team looks to secure a spot in the NJCAA National Football Playoffs with a road trip to play the Garden City Broncbusters on Saturday in the 2024 regular-season finale.The No. 2-ranked Blue Dragons (8-1, 4-1 KJCCC) and Broncbusters (1-9, 1-4 KJCCC) will square at 11 a.m. at Broncbuster Stadium.Hutchinson enters the final week of the regular season tied for No. 2 in the latest NJCAA Division I Football Rankings with Georgia Military (10-1), which has already completed its season. Both teams have 135 poll points.BLUE DRAGON FOOTBALL No. 2 Hutchinson (8-1, 4-1) at Garden City (1-9, 1-4) When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 Where: Broncbuster Stadium, Garden City Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9), 10:30 a.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Rob Dreher (Analyst)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1571397">Blue Dragon Sports Network, 10:30 a.m.</a> X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/files/Game_10_-_Garden_City.pdf">CLICK FOR FULL BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>A victory would lock up a spot in the national playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons under head coach Drew Dallas. If the Blue Dragons could secure the outright No. 2 spot in the final regular-season poll, they would play host to a national semifinal at Gowans Stadium on the first weekend of December. If the Dragons slip to No. 3, they would be on the road for the semifinals.The Blue Dragons got back into the win column last Saturday as&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/fball/2024-25/bios/jordan_jr._waymond_h58l">Waymond Jordan Jr.</a>&nbsp;rushed for a career-high 213 yards on 24 carries and three touchdowns to lead Hutchinson to a 44-0 victory over Highland at Gowans Stadium. The Blue Dragons surpassed the 500-yard mark for total offense, while the Hutchinson defense posted its third shutout of the season, allowing only 136 total yards and just eight first downs..Garden City enters play on Saturday after falling in a wild 49-45 battle against Iowa Central. There was a combined 839 total yards, 42 first downs and three lead changes in the game. Garden City running back Dejuan Lacey rushed for 193 yards and two touchdowns, while Tyler Nelson added 144 yards as Garden City rushed for 361 yards against the Tritons.Two of the best overall rushing attacks will do battle on Saturday.The Blue Dragons are No. 3 in the NJCAA in rushing at 260.2 yards per game. The Dragons 5.9 yards per carry is sixth in the nation and their 33 rushing touchdowns are third in the NJCAA. Jordan is the nation's leading individual rusher with 1,199 yards and an average of 133.2 yards per game with 17 touchdowns.Lacy lead's Garden City's NJCAA-leading rushing offense, which averages 293.5 yards per game. Lacy ranks fourth in the NJCAA in individual rushing with 1,073 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns.Both Hutchinson's Jordan and Garden City's Lacy have been NJCAA National Offensive Players of the Week this season.How do each team's rushing defenses match up? The Blue Dragons are No. 4 in the NJCAA in rushing defense at 83.2 rushing yards allowed. Garden City ranks 17th in rushing defense, allowing 119.4 yards per game.

🏈 No. 2 Hutchinson closes regular season at Garden City Saturday

The No. 15-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team goes on the road for the first time this season for a pair of neutral site contests at the Barton Classic in Great Bend.

The Blue Dragons (3-1) take on Harry S. Truman College in Friday's 3 p.m. game. Hutchinson will meet NOC-Enid on at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the final non-conference game of the regular season.

BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL No. 15 Hutchinson (3-1) vs. Truman College (0-1) Barton Classic When: Friday, November 15, 2024 Where: Barton Gym, Great Bend, KS Time: 3 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9), 2:45 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Daren Dunn (Analysis)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1575290" target="_blank">Cougar Sports Network, 2:45 p.m.</a> Saturday Game: Hutchinson vs. NOC-Enid, 3 p.m. X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/files/Game_5-6_-_Barton_Classic_-_Men.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>

Both games will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450.98.5) beginning at 2:45 p.m. each Day. Sean Boston (PBP) and Daren Dunn (color) will call the action on Friday. Dunn (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) will be the broadcast team on Saturday. Both games will be streamed for free on the Cougar Sports Network.

The Blue Dragons look to rebound for their first loss of the season - a 79-75 setback to Kansas City at the Sports Arena. The Dragons led by six points at halftime, but were done in by a season-low shot percentage and 18 turnovers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/abdul-hamid_mikhail_7s9c">Mikhail Abdul-Hamid</a>&nbsp;sank 5 of 7 shots from 3-point range to lead the Blue Dragons with 17 points.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/thornton_jaquez_fh4s">Jaquez Thornton</a>&nbsp;finished with 16 points.

The Blue Dragons will meet Harry S. Truman for the first time ever on Friday. The Falcons (0-1) are a Division I Region 4 team based out of Chicago. NOC-Enid, Saturday's opponent, is off to a 4-1 start to the season.

The Blue Dragons will actually play three-straight games at the Barton Gym over a span of five days. After the Barton Classic this weekend, the Blue Dragons return to Great Bend on Wednesday to open Jayhawk Conference play against the No. 2-ranked Barton Cougars.

The Blue Dragons are currently ranked seventh in the KJCCC in scoring offense at 87.5 points per game. The Dragons are No. 2 in field-goal percentage at 50.9 percent. They lead the KJCCC in 3-point efficiency at 40.5 percent and are fifth in free-throw shootings at 73.9 percent.

The Dragons rank fifth in the KJCCC in scoring defense at 71.5 points per game allowed. The Dragons rank sixth in field-goal defense at 38.9 percent and is ninth in 3-point defense at 31.1 percent.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731683131331.jpeg" alt="D.J. Dudley and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team plays Truman and NOC-Enid this weekend at the Barton Classic in Great Bend. (Paityn Kaminkow/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>D.J. Dudley and the Blue Dragon men's basketball team plays Truman and NOC-Enid this weekend at the Barton Classic in Great Bend. (Paityn Kaminkow/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe No. 15-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team goes on the road for the first time this season for a pair of neutral site contests at the Barton Classic in Great Bend.The Blue Dragons (3-1) take on Harry S. Truman College in Friday's 3 p.m. game. Hutchinson will meet NOC-Enid on at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the final non-conference game of the regular season.BLUE DRAGON MEN'S BASKETBALL No. 15 Hutchinson (3-1) vs. Truman College (0-1) Barton Classic When: Friday, November 15, 2024 Where: Barton Gym, Great Bend, KS Time: 3 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9), 2:45 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Daren Dunn (Analysis)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1575290" target="_blank">Cougar Sports Network, 2:45 p.m.</a> Saturday Game: Hutchinson vs. NOC-Enid, 3 p.m. X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/files/Game_5-6_-_Barton_Classic_-_Men.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>Both games will be broadcast live on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) and sister stations KWBW-AM/FM (1450.98.5) beginning at 2:45 p.m. each Day. Sean Boston (PBP) and Daren Dunn (color) will call the action on Friday. Dunn (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) will be the broadcast team on Saturday. Both games will be streamed for free on the Cougar Sports Network.The Blue Dragons look to rebound for their first loss of the season - a 79-75 setback to Kansas City at the Sports Arena. The Dragons led by six points at halftime, but were done in by a season-low shot percentage and 18 turnovers.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/abdul-hamid_mikhail_7s9c">Mikhail Abdul-Hamid</a>&nbsp;sank 5 of 7 shots from 3-point range to lead the Blue Dragons with 17 points.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/thornton_jaquez_fh4s">Jaquez Thornton</a>&nbsp;finished with 16 points.The Blue Dragons will meet Harry S. Truman for the first time ever on Friday. The Falcons (0-1) are a Division I Region 4 team based out of Chicago. NOC-Enid, Saturday's opponent, is off to a 4-1 start to the season.The Blue Dragons will actually play three-straight games at the Barton Gym over a span of five days. After the Barton Classic this weekend, the Blue Dragons return to Great Bend on Wednesday to open Jayhawk Conference play against the No. 2-ranked Barton Cougars.The Blue Dragons are currently ranked seventh in the KJCCC in scoring offense at 87.5 points per game. The Dragons are No. 2 in field-goal percentage at 50.9 percent. They lead the KJCCC in 3-point efficiency at 40.5 percent and are fifth in free-throw shootings at 73.9 percent.The Dragons rank fifth in the KJCCC in scoring defense at 71.5 points per game allowed. The Dragons rank sixth in field-goal defense at 38.9 percent and is ninth in 3-point defense at 31.1 percent.

🏀 No. 15 HutchCC goes on the road for the first time this season

The top-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team closes out the non-conference portion of the 2024-25 schedule this weekend with a pair of games at the Barton Classic in Great Bend.

The Blue Dragons (4-0) will play the Kansas Wesleyan JV at 1 p.m. on Friday and Redlands at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Barton Gym.

BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 1 Hutchinson (4-0) vs. Kansas Wesleyan JV (1-3) Barton Classic When: Friday, November 15, 2024 Where: Barton Gym, Great Bend, KS Time: 1 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9), 12:45 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Daren Dunn (Analysis)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1575241" target="_blank">Cougar Sports Network, 12:45 p.m.</a> Saturday Game: Hutchinson vs. Redlands, 1 p.m. X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/files/Games_5-6_-_Barton_Classic_-_Women.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>

Both games will be broadcast on Eagle radio. Friday's game will be on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) at 12:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action. Saturdays game will be on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) with Dunn (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) as the broadcast team. Both game will be streamed for free by the Cougar Sports Network.

The Blue Dragons survived a Murray State upset bid last Saturday at the Sports Arena in a 69-68 Hutchinson win to close out the BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;tied her career high with 30 points and had nine rebounds to lead the Blue Dragons.

The Kansas Wesleyan JV (1-3) is a replacement for original Classic entry Gogebic Community College, which pulled out of the weekend early in the week. Saturday's matchup vs. Redlands is the third-straight year the Dragons and Cougars play in Great Bend.

Offensively, the Blue Dragons are fourth in the KJCCC in scoring at 84.5 points per game. The Dragons are fourth in field-goal shooting at 42.3 percent. seventh from the 3-point line at 28.6 percent and third in the KJCCC at the free-throw line at 70.5 percent.

Defensively, the Dragons are sixth in scoring allowing 51.5 points per game. They rank sixth in the KJCCC in shooting defense at 32.6 percent and tied for sixth in 3-point defense at 25.0 percent.

Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;is currently the fourth-leading scorer in the KJCCC at 19.3 points per game. Her 9.8 rebounds per game is sixth in the KJCCC. Jackson has two 3-point-point games and two double-doubles this season.

Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/alexander_dylan_dasd">Dylan Alexander</a>&nbsp;is seventh in the KJCCC in free-throw shooting at 80.9 percent.

Sophomores&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/forbes_landon_o30r">Landon Forbes</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/pleasant_jada_y7vs">Jada Pleasant</a>&nbsp;are tied for fifth in the KJCCC in assists at 4.3 per game.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731682904877.jpeg" alt="Katie Duncan and the Blue Dragon women's basketball team play the Kansas Wesleyan JV and Redlands this weekend at the Barton Classic in Great Bend. (Paityn Kaminkow/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Katie Duncan and the Blue Dragon women's basketball team play the Kansas Wesleyan JV and Redlands this weekend at the Barton Classic in Great Bend. (Paityn Kaminkow/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationThe top-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team closes out the non-conference portion of the 2024-25 schedule this weekend with a pair of games at the Barton Classic in Great Bend.The Blue Dragons (4-0) will play the Kansas Wesleyan JV at 1 p.m. on Friday and Redlands at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Barton Gym.BLUE DRAGON WOMEN'S BASKETBALL No. 1 Hutchinson (4-0) vs. Kansas Wesleyan JV (1-3) Barton Classic When: Friday, November 15, 2024 Where: Barton Gym, Great Bend, KS Time: 1 p.m. Radio:&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT" target="_blank">KHUT-FM (102.9), 12:45 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Daren Dunn (Analysis)</a> Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kjcccsports.net/hutchcc/?B=1575241" target="_blank">Cougar Sports Network, 12:45 p.m.</a> Saturday Game: Hutchinson vs. Redlands, 1 p.m. X: @bluedragonsport <a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/files/Games_5-6_-_Barton_Classic_-_Women.pdf">CLICK FOR BLUE DRAGON GAME NOTES (PDF Format)</a>Both games will be broadcast on Eagle radio. Friday's game will be on Blue Dragon flagship station KHUT-FM (102.9) at 12:45 p.m. with Sean Boston (PBP) and Daren Dunn (color) calling the action. Saturdays game will be on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) with Dunn (PBP) and Dan Naccarato (color) as the broadcast team. Both game will be streamed for free by the Cougar Sports Network.The Blue Dragons survived a Murray State upset bid last Saturday at the Sports Arena in a 69-68 Hutchinson win to close out the BSN Sports Tip-Off Classic. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;tied her career high with 30 points and had nine rebounds to lead the Blue Dragons.The Kansas Wesleyan JV (1-3) is a replacement for original Classic entry Gogebic Community College, which pulled out of the weekend early in the week. Saturday's matchup vs. Redlands is the third-straight year the Dragons and Cougars play in Great Bend.Offensively, the Blue Dragons are fourth in the KJCCC in scoring at 84.5 points per game. The Dragons are fourth in field-goal shooting at 42.3 percent. seventh from the 3-point line at 28.6 percent and third in the KJCCC at the free-throw line at 70.5 percent.Defensively, the Dragons are sixth in scoring allowing 51.5 points per game. They rank sixth in the KJCCC in shooting defense at 32.6 percent and tied for sixth in 3-point defense at 25.0 percent.Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/jackson_hailey_q6t6">Hailey Jackson</a>&nbsp;is currently the fourth-leading scorer in the KJCCC at 19.3 points per game. Her 9.8 rebounds per game is sixth in the KJCCC. Jackson has two 3-point-point games and two double-doubles this season.Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/alexander_dylan_dasd">Dylan Alexander</a>&nbsp;is seventh in the KJCCC in free-throw shooting at 80.9 percent.Sophomores&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/forbes_landon_o30r">Landon Forbes</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/pleasant_jada_y7vs">Jada Pleasant</a>&nbsp;are tied for fifth in the KJCCC in assists at 4.3 per game.

🏀 No. 1 Blue Dragons close out non-con with pair of neutral-site games 

Reno County Coaches Show airs Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) and on KWBWradio.com. Sean Boston, Glen Grunwald and Rob Dreher visit with area coaches and student-athletes throughout the school year for this weekly 30-minute show.

Glen Grunwald w/ Mike Vernon (Hutch High head football coach)

Sean Boston w/ Jafet Molinares (HutchCC head cross country coach coach)

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 <figcaption>Reno County Coaches Corner and More Show LOGO</figcaption>
 </figure>Reno County Coaches Show airs Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. on KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) and on KWBWradio.com. Sean Boston, Glen Grunwald and Rob Dreher visit with area coaches and student-athletes throughout the school year for this weekly 30-minute show.Glen Grunwald w/ Mike Vernon (Hutch High head football coach)Sean Boston w/ Jafet Molinares (HutchCC head cross country coach coach)<div><iframe title="Reno County Coaches Show (Nov. 14, 2024)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=8vwam-173ea5c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 LISTEN: Reno County Coaches Show (Mike Vernon & Jafet Molinares)

AP Sports Summary for November 15th, 2024:

Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. Jalen Hurts ran for the go-ahead touchdown for Philadelphia after he was evaluated for a concussion following a hard hit in the second quarter. He finished with 221 yards passing. The Eagles won their sixth straight since their bye to improve to 8-2. Washington fell to 7-4 with its second straight loss. Daniels was stopped on a fourth-down scramble when the Commanders were in range for a go-ahead field goal.

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees' nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field. Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg told The Associated Press that Steinbrenner Field in Tampa is the best fit for the team and its fanbase. At about 11,000 seats, it's also the largest of the spring training sites in Florida. The Rays' home since 1998, the domed Tropicana Field, was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9, with most of its fabric roof shredded. It likely cannot be repaired before the 2026 season.

Mike Tyson concedes the role of villain to young foe in 58-year-old's fight with Jake Paul

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Tyson isn't the villain anymore as the 58-year-old prepares to fight the much younger Jake Paul in a sanctioned pro bout in Texas. Paul says he's the disputer as the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer facing one of boxing's most famous fighters. It's the first sanctioned fight for Tyson since he retired almost 20 years ago. The bout is Friday night at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. A crowd of at least 60,000 is expected. The streaming platform Netflix is offering the bout at no additional cost to more than 280 million subscribers globally.

Rafael Nadal's farewell at the Davis Cup: When he'll play, how to watch on TV and more to know

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal is getting set to retire from professional tennis after one last event. He will be part of Spain's team at the Davis Cup finals that start Tuesday in front of a home crowd in Malaga. The 38-year-old Nadal has been on tour for more than 20 years and is the second member of the so-called Big Three of men's tennis to stop playing. Roger Federer announced his departure in 2022, while Novak Djokovic is still near the top of the game. Nadal said it was a difficult decision to retire but he thinks it's the right time after dealing with various injuries in recent seasons.

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40. Thursday's announcement comes more than six years after Vonn's last Olympics. She is a three-time Olympic medalist, including a downhill gold and super-G bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games, and a bronze in the downhill at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. She is also a four-time overall World Cup champion and owns eight world championships medals. Her 82 World Cup race victories stood as the record for a woman until that total was eclipsed by Mikaela Shiffrin.

Connor McDavid scores to become the 4th-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid became the fourth-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points, scoring early in the second period in the Edmonton Oilers' 3-2 overtime victory over Nashville on Thursday night. The 27-year-old McDavid reached the milestone in his 659th game. Wayne Gretzky was the fastest at 424 games, followed by Mario Lemieux at 513 and Mike Bossy at 656. McDavid has 341 goals and 660 assists. He's the 99th NHL player to reach 1,000 points. On the milestone goal, McDavid took a pass from Leon Draisaitl on a 2-on-1 break and beat goalie Scott Wedgewood with a shot to the near post to tie it at 1. McDavid added point No. 1,001 in overtime with an assist on Darnell Nurse's second goal of the game.

Commanders fail on crucial fourth down vs. Eagles, and signature win under Daniels will have to wait

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders were stopped on a critical fourth down in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington trailed 12-10 and could have tried a go-ahead field goal from about 43 yards, but instead, Daniels scrambled for no gain on fourth-and-2. The Eagles took over and Saquon Barkley scored the first of his two fourth-quarter touchdowns for a two-score lead. Coach Dan Quinn didn't second-guess his decision to go for it but says he didn't like the execution. Washington has lost two straight to fall to 7-4.

Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Left-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox have been selected Major League Baseball's Comeback Players of the Year. Cleveland right-hander Emmanuel Clase won his second AL Reliever of the Year Award and St. Louis righty Ryan Helsley won the NL honor. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani joined David Ortiz as the only players to win four straight Outstanding Designated Hitter Awards. Ohtani and the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge won Hank Aaron Awards as the outstanding offensive performers in their leagues.

Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg

Ricardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic's pass in the fifth minute, Matt Turner saved a penalty kick and the United States won 1-0 at Jamaica in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg, the Americans' first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino. The second leg of the total-goals series is Monday in St. Louis. The winner advances to a March 20 semifinal at Inglewood, California. The United States won the first three editions of the tournament. Pepi scored his 12th goal in 32 international appearances, mis-hitting his shot but putting the ball in off goalkeeper Andre Blake's far post.

The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world's tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world's tallest college basketball player. Florida coach Todd Golden says Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman who owns a spot in the Guinness record book, is planning to redshirt. Had the popular Canadian played in even one game, he would have burned one of his four seasons of college eligibility. Instead, Rioux will spend the rest of the 2024-25 season practicing with teammates and honing his skills. He will still be a freshman next fall. Florida students chanted for "Oli" in the final minutes of a victory over Grambling State on Monday as Golden emptied the bench. But Rioux remained seated.

		(21)Ohio St.	at	(23)Texas A&amp;M	9 p.m.	

		Monmouth (NJ)	at	(24)Rutgers	6:30 p.m.	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for November 15th, 2024:<div><iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8608910/embed?v=202301" style="background-color: transparent; display: block; padding: 0; width: 100%" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="allowtransparency" scrolling="no" title="Audioboom player" allow="autoplay" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"></iframe></div>Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East leadPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. Jalen Hurts ran for the go-ahead touchdown for Philadelphia after he was evaluated for a concussion following a hard hit in the second quarter. He finished with 221 yards passing. The Eagles won their sixth straight since their bye to improve to 8-2. Washington fell to 7-4 with its second straight loss. Daniels was stopped on a fourth-down scramble when the Commanders were in range for a go-ahead field goal.Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in TampaST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees' nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field. Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg told The Associated Press that Steinbrenner Field in Tampa is the best fit for the team and its fanbase. At about 11,000 seats, it's also the largest of the spring training sites in Florida. The Rays' home since 1998, the domed Tropicana Field, was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton on Oct. 9, with most of its fabric roof shredded. It likely cannot be repaired before the 2026 season.Mike Tyson concedes the role of villain to young foe in 58-year-old's fight with Jake PaulARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Tyson isn't the villain anymore as the 58-year-old prepares to fight the much younger Jake Paul in a sanctioned pro bout in Texas. Paul says he's the disputer as the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer facing one of boxing's most famous fighters. It's the first sanctioned fight for Tyson since he retired almost 20 years ago. The bout is Friday night at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. A crowd of at least 60,000 is expected. The streaming platform Netflix is offering the bout at no additional cost to more than 280 million subscribers globally.Rafael Nadal's farewell at the Davis Cup: When he'll play, how to watch on TV and more to knowMALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal is getting set to retire from professional tennis after one last event. He will be part of Spain's team at the Davis Cup finals that start Tuesday in front of a home crowd in Malaga. The 38-year-old Nadal has been on tour for more than 20 years and is the second member of the so-called Big Three of men's tennis to stop playing. Roger Federer announced his departure in 2022, while Novak Djokovic is still near the top of the game. Nadal said it was a difficult decision to retire but he thinks it's the right time after dealing with various injuries in recent seasons.Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comebackPARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40. Thursday's announcement comes more than six years after Vonn's last Olympics. She is a three-time Olympic medalist, including a downhill gold and super-G bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games, and a bronze in the downhill at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. She is also a four-time overall World Cup champion and owns eight world championships medals. Her 82 World Cup race victories stood as the record for a woman until that total was eclipsed by Mikaela Shiffrin.Connor McDavid scores to become the 4th-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 pointsEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid became the fourth-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points, scoring early in the second period in the Edmonton Oilers' 3-2 overtime victory over Nashville on Thursday night. The 27-year-old McDavid reached the milestone in his 659th game. Wayne Gretzky was the fastest at 424 games, followed by Mario Lemieux at 513 and Mike Bossy at 656. McDavid has 341 goals and 660 assists. He's the 99th NHL player to reach 1,000 points. On the milestone goal, McDavid took a pass from Leon Draisaitl on a 2-on-1 break and beat goalie Scott Wedgewood with a shot to the near post to tie it at 1. McDavid added point No. 1,001 in overtime with an assist on Darnell Nurse's second goal of the game.Commanders fail on crucial fourth down vs. Eagles, and signature win under Daniels will have to waitPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders were stopped on a critical fourth down in the fourth quarter of their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington trailed 12-10 and could have tried a go-ahead field goal from about 43 yards, but instead, Daniels scrambled for no gain on fourth-and-2. The Eagles took over and Saquon Barkley scored the first of his two fourth-quarter touchdowns for a two-score lead. Coach Dan Quinn didn't second-guess his decision to go for it but says he didn't like the execution. Washington has lost two straight to fall to 7-4.Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DHLAS VEGAS (AP) — Left-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox have been selected Major League Baseball's Comeback Players of the Year. Cleveland right-hander Emmanuel Clase won his second AL Reliever of the Year Award and St. Louis righty Ryan Helsley won the NL honor. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani joined David Ortiz as the only players to win four straight Outstanding Designated Hitter Awards. Ohtani and the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge won Hank Aaron Awards as the outstanding offensive performers in their leagues.Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first legRicardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic's pass in the fifth minute, Matt Turner saved a penalty kick and the United States won 1-0 at Jamaica in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg, the Americans' first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino. The second leg of the total-goals series is Monday in St. Louis. The winner advances to a March 20 semifinal at Inglewood, California. The United States won the first three editions of the tournament. Pepi scored his 12th goal in 32 international appearances, mis-hitting his shot but putting the ball in off goalkeeper Andre Blake's far post.The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this seasonGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world's tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world's tallest college basketball player. Florida coach Todd Golden says Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman who owns a spot in the Guinness record book, is planning to redshirt. Had the popular Canadian played in even one game, he would have burned one of his four seasons of college eligibility. Instead, Rioux will spend the rest of the 2024-25 season practicing with teammates and honing his skills. He will still be a freshman next fall. Florida students chanted for "Oli" in the final minutes of a victory over Grambling State on Monday as Golden emptied the bench. But Rioux remained seated.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Utah	115	Dallas	113	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	N-Y Rangers	3	San Jose	2	Final	Tampa Bay	4	Winnipeg	1	Final	New Jersey	6	Florida	2	Final OT	Philadelphia	5	Ottawa	4	Final OT	Buffalo	4	St. Louis	3	Final	Minnesota	3	Montreal	0	Final	Dallas	7	Boston	2	Final OT	Edmonton	3	Nashville	2	Final	Seattle	3	Chicago	1	Final	N-Y Islanders	5	Vancouver	2	___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal	Philadelphia	26	Washington	18	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Detroit	at	Toronto	7 p.m.			Miami	at	Indiana	7 p.m.			Philadelphia	at	Orlando	7 p.m.			Brooklyn	at	New York	7:30 p.m.			Chicago	at	Cleveland	7:30 p.m.			L.A. Lakers	at	San Antonio	7:30 p.m.			Washington	at	Atlanta	7:30 p.m.			Denver	at	New Orleans	8 p.m.			L.A. Clippers	at	Houston	8 p.m.			Phoenix	at	Oklahoma City	8 p.m.			Memphis	at	Golden State	10 p.m.			Minnesota	at	Sacramento	10 p.m.	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		Pittsburgh	at	Columbus	7 p.m.			Nashville	at	Calgary	9 p.m.			Vegas	at	Utah	9 p.m.			Washington	at	Colorado	9 p.m.			Detroit	at	Anaheim	10 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL		(2)Alabama	at	(13)Purdue	7 p.m.			Mass.-Lowell	at	(4)Gonzaga	9 p.m.			(9)Arizona	at	Wisconsin	9 p.m.			American	at	(10)North Carolina	8 p.m.			(15)Marquette	at	Maryland	8 p.m.			Nicholls	at	(17)Cincinnati	7 p.m.			(20)Florida	at	Florida St.	6 p.m.			(21)Ohio St.	at	(23)Texas A&amp;M	9 p.m.			Monmouth (NJ)	at	(24)Rutgers	6:30 p.m.	___

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Friday

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Cam Carter scored 20 points against his former team, freshman Vyctorius Miller added 15 points and LSU beat Kansas State 76-65 on Thursday night.

Carter, who spent his sophomore and junior seasons with Kansas State, was 6 of 11 from the field, including three made 3-pointers. He has scored 62 points and made 11 of 19 3-pointers in his first three games with LSU after averaging 14.6 points last season with the Wildcats.

Dug McDaniel drove the baseline for an open layup and made a steal at the other end, leading to his fast-break layup to cut Kansas State’s deficit to 56-46 with 9:14 remaining. After a timeout, Carter sank a 3-pointer from the top of the arc.

Miller missed a wide open 3-pointer early in the shot clock in the closing minutes but got his own rebound before making a 3 from the corner to extend the lead to 72-57 with 2:33 left.

It was just Kansas State’s fifth loss at home in 36 games under coach Jerome Tang.

Jordan Sears had 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Daimion Collins added 12 points for LSU (3-0). Corey Chest, who entered with just three minutes played this season, grabbed 13 rebounds in 21 minutes.

David N’Guessan and McDaniel each scored 16 for Kansas State (2-1).

It was the third consecutive year the teams have played each other. LSU and K-State first met in the finals of the Cayman Islands Classic, with Kansas State winning 61-59 when a late LSU bucket was disallowed. Then last year the Wildcats won 75-60 in the Maravich Center.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Cam Carter scored 20 points against his former team, freshman Vyctorius Miller added 15 points and LSU beat Kansas State 76-65 on Thursday night.Carter, who spent his sophomore and junior seasons with Kansas State, was 6 of 11 from the field, including three made 3-pointers. He has scored 62 points and made 11 of 19 3-pointers in his first three games with LSU after averaging 14.6 points last season with the Wildcats.Dug McDaniel drove the baseline for an open layup and made a steal at the other end, leading to his fast-break layup to cut Kansas State’s deficit to 56-46 with 9:14 remaining. After a timeout, Carter sank a 3-pointer from the top of the arc.Miller missed a wide open 3-pointer early in the shot clock in the closing minutes but got his own rebound before making a 3 from the corner to extend the lead to 72-57 with 2:33 left.It was just Kansas State’s fifth loss at home in 36 games under coach Jerome Tang.Jordan Sears had 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Daimion Collins added 12 points for LSU (3-0). Corey Chest, who entered with just three minutes played this season, grabbed 13 rebounds in 21 minutes.David N’Guessan and McDaniel each scored 16 for Kansas State (2-1).It was the third consecutive year the teams have played each other. LSU and K-State first met in the finals of the Cayman Islands Classic, with Kansas State winning 61-59 when a late LSU bucket was disallowed. Then last year the Wildcats won 75-60 in the Maravich Center.

🏀 LSU beats K-State behind former Wildcat Cam Carter's 20 points 

TOPEKA, Kan. —&nbsp;Active military, veterans, and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge. For the second year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association is pleased to provide complimentary admission to all Sectional Championship football games to be played on November 14th and 15th.

Any active military or veteran and one guest will be admitted free of charge, simply by showing their driver’s license, which has a seal indicating the person is a veteran and signifying service. If the individual has not renewed their license in the last couple of years, a veteran ID card or any proof of identification is acceptable.

“This is the second year that we have done this for our those that have served or are serving and we hope to continue this for many years to come,” said Bill Faflick. “We can never fully repay the sacrifice made by those who protect our country and our freedom but we need to recognize them, and say ‘thank you.’”Sectional football may take place either Thursday or Friday based on facility availability. Host schools may also honor veterans/active military in other ways on gameday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>KSHSAATOPEKA, Kan. —&nbsp;Active military, veterans, and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge. For the second year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association is pleased to provide complimentary admission to all Sectional Championship football games to be played on November 14th and 15th.Any active military or veteran and one guest will be admitted free of charge, simply by showing their driver’s license, which has a seal indicating the person is a veteran and signifying service. If the individual has not renewed their license in the last couple of years, a veteran ID card or any proof of identification is acceptable.“This is the second year that we have done this for our those that have served or are serving and we hope to continue this for many years to come,” said Bill Faflick. “We can never fully repay the sacrifice made by those who protect our country and our freedom but we need to recognize them, and say ‘thank you.’”Sectional football may take place either Thursday or Friday based on facility availability. Host schools may also honor veterans/active military in other ways on gameday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 KSHSAA offers free admission to veterans/active military for sectional round

Arizona State (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) at No. 20 Kansas State (7-2, 4-2), Saturday, 7 p.m. EST (ESPN)

BetMGM College Football Odds: Kansas State by 8 1/2.

Arizona State and Kansas State are among a logjam of four Big 12 teams that are 4-2 in conference play, and all of them but West Virginia are 7-2 overall. That means the Sun Devils and Wildcats are a game behind Colorado — Kansas State has the tiebreaker on the Buffalos courtesy of a head-to-head win — and two games behind unbeaten BYU with the top two teams advancing to the conference championship game.

Arizona State freshman Sam Leavitt against the Kansas State pass defense, which has been prone to giving up big yardage through the air this season. Leavitt has thrown for 1,631 yards with 14 touchdown passes and only four interceptions. He has six of those TD passes and no picks the past two weeks in wins over Oklahoma State and UCF.

Arizona State: RB Cam Skattebo missed last week’s game against UCF with an undisclosed injury, but Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said he would try to practice this week. Skattebo has 1,001 yards rushing and 11 scores along with 27 catches for 404 yards and two more TDs in eight games this season.

Kansas State: QB Avery Johnson’s hyped first season as the starter has been a rollercoaster ride, and it hit a big-time dip two weeks ago in an upset loss in Houston. Johnson was just 23 of 39 for 238 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for his worst quarterback rating since a similarly ugly performance in a loss to BYU.

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 </figure>Associated PressArizona State (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) at No. 20 Kansas State (7-2, 4-2), Saturday, 7 p.m. EST (ESPN)BetMGM College Football Odds: Kansas State by 8 1/2.Series record: Arizona State leads 5-1.<h2>WHAT’S AT STAKE?</h2>Arizona State and Kansas State are among a logjam of four Big 12 teams that are 4-2 in conference play, and all of them but West Virginia are 7-2 overall. That means the Sun Devils and Wildcats are a game behind Colorado — Kansas State has the tiebreaker on the Buffalos courtesy of a head-to-head win — and two games behind unbeaten BYU with the top two teams advancing to the conference championship game.<h2>KEY MATCHUP</h2>Arizona State freshman Sam Leavitt against the Kansas State pass defense, which has been prone to giving up big yardage through the air this season. Leavitt has thrown for 1,631 yards with 14 touchdown passes and only four interceptions. He has six of those TD passes and no picks the past two weeks in wins over Oklahoma State and UCF.<h2>PLAYERS TO WATCH</h2>Arizona State: RB Cam Skattebo missed last week’s game against UCF with an undisclosed injury, but Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said he would try to practice this week. Skattebo has 1,001 yards rushing and 11 scores along with 27 catches for 404 yards and two more TDs in eight games this season.Kansas State: QB Avery Johnson’s hyped first season as the starter has been a rollercoaster ride, and it hit a big-time dip two weeks ago in an upset loss in Houston. Johnson was just 23 of 39 for 238 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for his worst quarterback rating since a similarly ugly performance in a loss to BYU.<h2>FACTS &amp; FIGURES</h2>