COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (7-0, 3-0) left Montgomery County for the second time in as many weeks with another double-digit victory.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/00be49d3-6cea-4894-842a-095cc7d89e91">The Dragons sank the Pirates in Independence last week 48-7</a> and grounded the Red Ravens (4-3, 1-2) Saturday with a 40-17 victory.

Hutchinson intercepted Red Raven quarterbacks thrice and picked up two fumbles.

Both teams coughed up the ball to start the day.

Raven running back Ma'Kenttis Adams lost the ball and Marshon Oxley recovered his first fumble of the season.

Samari Collier found Tre Brown on a 3rd-and-19 pass. As Brown dove for the end zone, the ball popped free inches from pay dirt and the Red Ravens recovered the ball for a touchback.

Coffeyville lost the ball again in the first quarter when&nbsp;quarterback Chris Arviso couldn't handle a bad snap. DeMarcus Johnson Jr. nearly had a scoop-six but was dragged down at the one.

Collier walked in for the first score of the day.

Just 33 seconds later, the Dragons got on the board again when a Red Raven fumble rolled into the end zone and was recovered by Coffeyville's Charles Morgan for a safety.

Running back Waymond Jordan Jr. averaged just .77 yards per carry on nine of his 10 touches in the first half, but broke free on an 83-yard scamper to put the Blue Dragons up 16-0 with 3:10 left in the first quarter.

Coffeyville would answer with 45 seconds left in the opening frame when Arviso hit Jalile Bost on a 45-yard strike.

Bost entered the day with six catches for 93 yards. He added six receptions Saturday for 151 yards and the score.

Nestus Burger added three to Hutchinson's tally early in the second quarter from 33 yards out.

Bost's 63-yard reception before halftime left Coffeyville's Roan McCarthy one second to boot a 36-yard field goal.

The Dragons took a 19-10 lead into the break.

Despite his 83-yard touchdown run, Jordan Jr. finished the first half with 81 yards on the ground.

Jordan Jr. would finish the day with his fifth 100-yard rushing game of the season and his fourth multi-touchdown game.

Jordan Jr. scored halfway through the third and again halfway through the fourth. His 10-yard TD run came after a Ja'Cory Thomas 20-yard TD to open the third quarter.

Thomas ripped a 50/50 ball away from a Red Raven defender to put Hutchinson up 26-10 just four minutes into the second half.

Coffeyville's Brec Long answered back-to-back Hutchinson scores with a four-yard burst from a direct-snap.

Long entered the game as Coffeyville's leading receiver with 17 catches for 264 yards and four touchdowns (the team leader in all three categories.)

The Dragon defense held Long to three receptions for nine yards. Long attempted his first four carries of the year and finished with 15 yards and the lone score.

FINAL: Hutchinson 40 Coffeyville 17

Jordan Jr. racked up 121 yards for a Dragon offense that gained a total of 142 on the ground.

Christian Johnson came in for the injured Samari Collier and threw for 228 yards and one score. He was intercepted once.

Collier re-entered briefly after Johnson was shaken up in the first half. Collier ended the day 2-of-4 passing for 56 yards with an interception.

The Dragon defense did not register a sack after dropping opposing quarterbacks seven times per game over the last three contests.

Hutchinson returns home Oct. 26 for homecoming against No. 11 Butler (3-2, 2-0).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728769390111.jpeg" alt="Waymond Jordan Jr. ran for 121 yards and three scores Saturday against Coffeyville. Jordan Jr. now has five 100-yard games on the season to go with four multi-touchdown games." />
 <figcaption>Waymond Jordan Jr. ran for 121 yards and three scores Saturday against Coffeyville. Jordan Jr. now has five 100-yard games on the season to go with four multi-touchdown games.</figcaption>
 </figure>COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (7-0, 3-0) left Montgomery County for the second time in as many weeks with another double-digit victory.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/00be49d3-6cea-4894-842a-095cc7d89e91">The Dragons sank the Pirates in Independence last week 48-7</a> and grounded the Red Ravens (4-3, 1-2) Saturday with a 40-17 victory.Hutchinson intercepted Red Raven quarterbacks thrice and picked up two fumbles.Both teams coughed up the ball to start the day.Raven running back Ma'Kenttis Adams lost the ball and Marshon Oxley recovered his first fumble of the season.Samari Collier found Tre Brown on a 3rd-and-19 pass. As Brown dove for the end zone, the ball popped free inches from pay dirt and the Red Ravens recovered the ball for a touchback.Coffeyville lost the ball again in the first quarter when&nbsp;quarterback Chris Arviso couldn't handle a bad snap. DeMarcus Johnson Jr. nearly had a scoop-six but was dragged down at the one.Collier walked in for the first score of the day.Just 33 seconds later, the Dragons got on the board again when a Red Raven fumble rolled into the end zone and was recovered by Coffeyville's Charles Morgan for a safety.Running back Waymond Jordan Jr. averaged just .77 yards per carry on nine of his 10 touches in the first half, but broke free on an 83-yard scamper to put the Blue Dragons up 16-0 with 3:10 left in the first quarter.<figure>
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 </figure>Coffeyville would answer with 45 seconds left in the opening frame when Arviso hit Jalile Bost on a 45-yard strike.Bost entered the day with six catches for 93 yards. He added six receptions Saturday for 151 yards and the score.Nestus Burger added three to Hutchinson's tally early in the second quarter from 33 yards out.Bost's 63-yard reception before halftime left Coffeyville's Roan McCarthy one second to boot a 36-yard field goal.The Dragons took a 19-10 lead into the break.Despite his 83-yard touchdown run, Jordan Jr. finished the first half with 81 yards on the ground.Jordan Jr. would finish the day with his fifth 100-yard rushing game of the season and his fourth multi-touchdown game.Jordan Jr. scored halfway through the third and again halfway through the fourth. His 10-yard TD run came after a Ja'Cory Thomas 20-yard TD to open the third quarter.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729374073895.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Thomas ripped a 50/50 ball away from a Red Raven defender to put Hutchinson up 26-10 just four minutes into the second half.Coffeyville's Brec Long answered back-to-back Hutchinson scores with a four-yard burst from a direct-snap.Long entered the game as Coffeyville's leading receiver with 17 catches for 264 yards and four touchdowns (the team leader in all three categories.)The Dragon defense held Long to three receptions for nine yards. Long attempted his first four carries of the year and finished with 15 yards and the lone score.FINAL: Hutchinson 40 Coffeyville 17Jordan Jr. racked up 121 yards for a Dragon offense that gained a total of 142 on the ground.Christian Johnson came in for the injured Samari Collier and threw for 228 yards and one score. He was intercepted once.Collier re-entered briefly after Johnson was shaken up in the first half. Collier ended the day 2-of-4 passing for 56 yards with an interception.The Dragon defense did not register a sack after dropping opposing quarterbacks seven times per game over the last three contests.Hutchinson returns home Oct. 26 for homecoming against No. 11 Butler (3-2, 2-0).Kickoff is set for noon.

🏈 No. 1 Dragons improve to 7-0

COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (6-0, 2-0) returns to Montgomery County for the second time in as many weeks.

<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/00be49d3-6cea-4894-842a-095cc7d89e91">Hutchinson defeated Independence last Saturday 48-7</a> and prepares for No. 12 Coffeyville (4-2, 1-1) today.

Dragon running back Waymond Jordan Jr. (pictured above) is coming off his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season. Jordan Jr. is averaging 124 yards per game on the ground and will face a stout Red Raven rushing defense that has only surrendered one 100-yard rusher this season.

Join Sean Boston, Daren Dunn and Steve Carpenter as they prepare you for the 1 p.m. kickoff from Veterans Memorial Stadium.

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 </figure>COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — No. 1 Hutchinson (6-0, 2-0) returns to Montgomery County for the second time in as many weeks.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/00be49d3-6cea-4894-842a-095cc7d89e91">Hutchinson defeated Independence last Saturday 48-7</a> and prepares for No. 12 Coffeyville (4-2, 1-1) today.Dragon running back Waymond Jordan Jr. (pictured above) is coming off his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season. Jordan Jr. is averaging 124 yards per game on the ground and will face a stout Red Raven rushing defense that has only surrendered one 100-yard rusher this season.Join Sean Boston, Daren Dunn and Steve Carpenter as they prepare you for the 1 p.m. kickoff from Veterans Memorial Stadium.<div><iframe title="CTK SEG 1 at Coffeyville" 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=waa52-170fcce-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><div><iframe title="CTK SEG 2 at Coffeyville" 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=bu597-170fcde-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><div><iframe title="CTK SEG 3 at Coffeyville" 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=u7w8h-170fd13-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: Countdown To Kickoff at No. 12 Coffeyville

No. 1 Hutchinson (6-0, 2-0) at No. 12 Coffeyville (4-2, 1-1) When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Where: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Coffeyville, KS Kickoff: 1 p.m. Radio: <a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9)</a>; <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)</a>, 12:30 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Daren Dunn (Color) Video: Red Raven YouTube Channel, 12:45 p.m. X: @bluedragonsport

The Hutchinson Community College football team is back on the road for a second-straight week, this time facing a nationally ranked opponent.

The No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons will meet the No. 12-ranked Coffeyville Red Ravens in a 1 p.m. kickoff on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Coffeyville.

Coffeyville will be the fourth ranked opponent the Blue Dragons have played this season. Hutchinson defeated No. 1 Iowa Western (39-38), No. 12 Iowa Central (33-30, OT) and No. 14 Dodge City (42-0) so far this season. Still on the schedule for Hutchinson is No. 11 Butler and No. 5 Garden City. Highland was ranked until the latest poll released on Monday.

The Blue Dragons (6-0) remain one of two undefeated teams left in NJCAA Division I at the mid-point of the 2024 season. Holmes is the other unbeaten team at 6-0. Hutchinson is one of three KJCCC teams not to have dropped a conference game this season. Garden City is 3-0, while the Blue Dragons and Butler is 2-0.

Coffeyville is right on the heels of the Busters, Dragons and Grizzlies at 1-1. Under first-year head coach Nick Dobler, the Ravens have lost a 29-23 overtime battle to Garden City and lost 42-20 to No. 2 Iowa Western. The Ravens’ four wins have come against the Kansas Wesleyan JV, at Cisco, Highland and at Iowa Central.

Saturday will be the second-straight excursion into Montgomery County for the Blue Dragons. Last week, the Blue Dragons rolled to a 48-7 victory over Independence.

Waymond Jordan Jr. had his fourth 100-yard rushing game with 101 yards and two touchdowns. The Blue Dragons held their second-straight opponent to negative rushing yards (-20) and forced two takeaways. Freshman return specialist Kordell Gouldsby had a 50-yard punt return for a touchdown and accounted for 231 all-purpose yards against the Pirates. Gouldsby was named KJCCC and NJCAA Player of the Week for that performance.

Coffeyville (4-2) enters play on Saturday on a two-game winning streak with a 33-17 home win over Highland and a 31-20 victory at Iowa Central last Saturday.

Red Raven quarterback Chris Arviso completed 11 of 22 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns. Receiver Brec Long the KJCCC and NJCAA Offensive Player of the Week had three matches for 124 yards and three touchdowns.

The Blue Dragons bid for their 21st-straight win over a KJCCC team and to extend the program record for true road wins to 17-straight games.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729339721730.jpeg" alt="The No. 1-ranked Blue Dragon football team travels to play No. 12 Coffeyville at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Coffeyville." />
 <figcaption>The No. 1-ranked Blue Dragon football team travels to play No. 12 Coffeyville at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Coffeyville.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationNo. 1 Hutchinson (6-0, 2-0) at No. 12 Coffeyville (4-2, 1-1) When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Where: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Coffeyville, KS Kickoff: 1 p.m. Radio: <a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">KHUT-FM (102.9)</a>; <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)</a>, 12:30 p.m. - Sean Boston (PBP); Daren Dunn (Color) Video: Red Raven YouTube Channel, 12:45 p.m. X: @bluedragonsportThe Hutchinson Community College football team is back on the road for a second-straight week, this time facing a nationally ranked opponent.The No. 1-ranked Blue Dragons will meet the No. 12-ranked Coffeyville Red Ravens in a 1 p.m. kickoff on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Coffeyville.Coffeyville will be the fourth ranked opponent the Blue Dragons have played this season. Hutchinson defeated No. 1 Iowa Western (39-38), No. 12 Iowa Central (33-30, OT) and No. 14 Dodge City (42-0) so far this season. Still on the schedule for Hutchinson is No. 11 Butler and No. 5 Garden City. Highland was ranked until the latest poll released on Monday.The Blue Dragons (6-0) remain one of two undefeated teams left in NJCAA Division I at the mid-point of the 2024 season. Holmes is the other unbeaten team at 6-0. Hutchinson is one of three KJCCC teams not to have dropped a conference game this season. Garden City is 3-0, while the Blue Dragons and Butler is 2-0.Coffeyville is right on the heels of the Busters, Dragons and Grizzlies at 1-1. Under first-year head coach Nick Dobler, the Ravens have lost a 29-23 overtime battle to Garden City and lost 42-20 to No. 2 Iowa Western. The Ravens’ four wins have come against the Kansas Wesleyan JV, at Cisco, Highland and at Iowa Central.Saturday will be the second-straight excursion into Montgomery County for the Blue Dragons. Last week, the Blue Dragons rolled to a 48-7 victory over Independence.Waymond Jordan Jr. had his fourth 100-yard rushing game with 101 yards and two touchdowns. The Blue Dragons held their second-straight opponent to negative rushing yards (-20) and forced two takeaways. Freshman return specialist Kordell Gouldsby had a 50-yard punt return for a touchdown and accounted for 231 all-purpose yards against the Pirates. Gouldsby was named KJCCC and NJCAA Player of the Week for that performance.Coffeyville (4-2) enters play on Saturday on a two-game winning streak with a 33-17 home win over Highland and a 31-20 victory at Iowa Central last Saturday.Red Raven quarterback Chris Arviso completed 11 of 22 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns. Receiver Brec Long the KJCCC and NJCAA Offensive Player of the Week had three matches for 124 yards and three touchdowns.The Blue Dragons bid for their 21st-straight win over a KJCCC team and to extend the program record for true road wins to 17-straight games.

🏈 No. 1 Hutchinson travels to No. 12 Coffeyville

The Hutchinson Community College women’s cross country team remained No. 6 in the final United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s NJCAA Division I Women’s Cross Country Rankings.

Led by freshman Faith Jepchirchir, who has won all three races she has competed in this season, the Blue Dragons have been in the Top 10 for the entire season. The Dragons started the season at No. 6, moved up to No. 5 and have been No. 6 for the past two polls.

The Blue Dragons are the highest ranked Jayhawk Conference team in this week’s rankings.

Butler is No. 10, Cloud County is No. 13, Dodge City is No. 14 and Garden City is No. 15.

Salt Lake received all 10 first-place votes and is No. 1. College of Southern Idaho is ranked second, Iowa Central is third, Crowder is fourth and New Mexico Junior College is fifth in the national rankings.

The Blue Dragons will next race in the Region 6 Cross Country championships next Friday, October 25 at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield.

USTFCCCA/NJCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY RANKINGS

1. Salt Lake (10)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 200 2. College of Southern Idaho&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 183 3. Iowa Central&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 180 4. Crowder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 174 5. New Mexico Junior College&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 158 6. Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 155 7. Butler&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 133 8. Central Arizona&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 108 9. Iowa Western&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 105 10. Odessa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 102 11. Pima&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 98 12. El Paso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 95 13. Cloud County&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 87 14. Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72 15. Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67 16. Snow&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 51 17. Southern Nevada&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 41 18. Amarillo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33 19. Rangers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22 20. Blinn&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728868870788.jpeg" alt="Photo by Rama Peroo/Cowley Sports Information" />
 <figcaption>Photo by Rama Peroo/Cowley Sports Information</figcaption>
 </figure>HutchCC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College women’s cross country team remained No. 6 in the final United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s NJCAA Division I Women’s Cross Country Rankings.Led by freshman Faith Jepchirchir, who has won all three races she has competed in this season, the Blue Dragons have been in the Top 10 for the entire season. The Dragons started the season at No. 6, moved up to No. 5 and have been No. 6 for the past two polls.The Blue Dragons are the highest ranked Jayhawk Conference team in this week’s rankings.Butler is No. 10, Cloud County is No. 13, Dodge City is No. 14 and Garden City is No. 15.Salt Lake received all 10 first-place votes and is No. 1. College of Southern Idaho is ranked second, Iowa Central is third, Crowder is fourth and New Mexico Junior College is fifth in the national rankings.The Blue Dragons will next race in the Region 6 Cross Country championships next Friday, October 25 at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield.USTFCCCA/NJCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY RANKINGS1. Salt Lake (10)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 200 2. College of Southern Idaho&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 183 3. Iowa Central&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 180 4. Crowder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 174 5. New Mexico Junior College&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 158 6. Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 155 7. Butler&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 133 8. Central Arizona&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 108 9. Iowa Western&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 105 10. Odessa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 102 11. Pima&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 98 12. El Paso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 95 13. Cloud County&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 87 14. Dodge City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 72 15. Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67 16. Snow&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 51 17. Southern Nevada&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 41 18. Amarillo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33 19. Rangers&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22 20. Blinn&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12&nbsp;&nbsp;

👟 Women No. 6 in final regular season rankings

The Hutchinson Community College men’s cross country team remained No. 5 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s NJCAA Division I Men’s Cross Country rankings for the second-straight week.

Coming off a third-place finish at the Region 6 Preview on the course of the upcoming Region 6 Championships stayed at No. 5.

Hutchinson opened the season No. 10 in the preseason rankings. The Blue Dragons climbed to No. 9 and then jumped four spots to No. 5 after a Top 10 finish in the university division at the Chili Pepper Festival.

Dennis Cheroiyut, Cornelius Kogo and Titus Kiprotich have been the top runners for the Dragons this season, including a record-setting performance by Kiprotich last week at the Region 6 Preview.

The Blue Dragons are the second-highest ranked KJCCC team in the final regular-season rankings. Butler is fourth and Hutchinson is fifth in the rankings. In the teams’ two matchups at 8,000 meters, each team has played higher than the other once each.

Other KJCCC teams ranked are Garden City at No. 11 and Colby at No. 19.

Salt Lake  and Iowa Western are Nos. 1 and 2, respectively. There are only three points separating the two teams. El Paso is No. 3 in the national rankings.

The Blue Dragons will run next at the 2024 Region 6 championships next Friday, October 25 at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield.

1. Salt Lake (6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 196 2. Iowa Western (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 193 3. El Paso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 179 4. Butler&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 172 5. Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 155 6. New Mexico Junior College&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 146 7. Crowder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 146 8. Central Arizona&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 131 9. Iowa Central&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 114 10. Odessa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 109 11. Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 94 12. College of Southern Idaho&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 85 13. Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 76 14. Fort Hays Tech Northwest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59 15. Snow&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;57 16. North Central Texas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 54 17. Amarillo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36 18. Vincennes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 30 19. Colby&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24 20. Southern Nevada&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729337764844.jpeg" alt="Image Courtesy HutchCC Sports Information" />
 <figcaption>Image Courtesy HutchCC Sports Information</figcaption>
 </figure>HutchCC Sports InformationThe Hutchinson Community College men’s cross country team remained No. 5 in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s NJCAA Division I Men’s Cross Country rankings for the second-straight week.Coming off a third-place finish at the Region 6 Preview on the course of the upcoming Region 6 Championships stayed at No. 5.Hutchinson opened the season No. 10 in the preseason rankings. The Blue Dragons climbed to No. 9 and then jumped four spots to No. 5 after a Top 10 finish in the university division at the Chili Pepper Festival.Dennis Cheroiyut, Cornelius Kogo and Titus Kiprotich have been the top runners for the Dragons this season, including a record-setting performance by Kiprotich last week at the Region 6 Preview.The Blue Dragons are the second-highest ranked KJCCC team in the final regular-season rankings. Butler is fourth and Hutchinson is fifth in the rankings. In the teams’ two matchups at 8,000 meters, each team has played higher than the other once each.Other KJCCC teams ranked are Garden City at No. 11 and Colby at No. 19.Salt Lake and Iowa Western are Nos. 1 and 2, respectively. There are only three points separating the two teams. El Paso is No. 3 in the national rankings.The Blue Dragons will run next at the 2024 Region 6 championships next Friday, October 25 at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield.USTFCCCA/NJCAA DIVISION I WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY RANKINGS1. Salt Lake (6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 196 2. Iowa Western (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 193 3. El Paso&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 179 4. Butler&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 172 5. Hutchinson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 155 6. New Mexico Junior College&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 146 7. Crowder&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 146 8. Central Arizona&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 131 9. Iowa Central&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 114 10. Odessa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 109 11. Garden City&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 94 12. College of Southern Idaho&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 85 13. Indian Hills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 76 14. Fort Hays Tech Northwest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59 15. Snow&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;57 16. North Central Texas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 54 17. Amarillo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36 18. Vincennes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 30 19. Colby&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 24 20. Southern Nevada&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18&nbsp;&nbsp;

👟 HutchCC men No. 5

AP Sports Summary for October 19th, 2024:

Yankees get to Guardians closer Clase again, score 2 runs in 9th to win 8-6 and take 3-1 ALCS lead

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series. New York got three singles in the ninth off Clase, who gave up back-to-back homers in the eighth inning of Game 3 but got bailed out when the Guardians got a pair of two-run homers in their final two at-bats. Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer and Juan Soto hit a two-run shot for the Yankees, who can advance to their 41st World Series with a win in Game 5 on Saturday.

Alonso and Mets extend season again, beating Dodgers 12-6 to send NLCS back to LA for Game 6

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the New York Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the National League Championship Series with a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5. Starling Marte had three doubles, four hits and three RBIs for New York. Francisco Alvarez broke out of a slump with three hits — including an RBI single in a five-run third. Francisco Lindor and Jesse Winker each laced an RBI triple. After getting blown out in three of the first four games, including the past two at home, the wild-card Mets saved their season for the second time in these playoffs — both with the help of a three-run shot by Alonso. Game 6 is Sunday in Los Angeles.

Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80. The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped Connecticut. Kayla McBride scored 19 points and Courtney Williams added 15 for Minnesota, which forced Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu into poor shooting nights. Ionescu's heave at the buzzer didn't hit the rim. Friday night's game was tight throughout, with 14 ties and 13 lead changes.

No. 2 Oregon routs Purdue 35-0, remains on top of Big Ten with first road shutout in over 30 years

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jordan James ran for two scores and Dillon Gabriel threw for two more, leading No. 2 Oregon to a 35-0 rout at Purdue. The undefeated Ducks showed no signs of a hangover after making a cross-country road trip on a short week following last week's win against Ohio State. The Boilermakers now head into a bye week with six straight losses. Oregon scored on its first three possessions to take a 21-0 halftime lead. The Boilermakers only gave up two more scores to the Big Ten's No. 3 scoring offense, both in the fourth quarter.

No. 13 BYU outlasts Oklahoma State to remain undefeated, winning 38-35 on TD with 10 seconds left

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jake Retzlaff threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Darius Lassiter with 10 seconds left and No. 13 BYU remained undefeated, outlasting Oklahoma State 38-35 on Friday night. Retzlaff threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns for the Cougars (7-0, 4-0 Big 12). He also ran for 81 yards and a score. Lassiter had a season-high 129 yards on six catches, and LJ Martin ran for a career-high 120 yards and two touchdowns. Oklahoma State (3-4, 0-4) has lost four straight. The Cowboys took the lead on Alex Bowman's 6-yard pass to Brennan Presley with 1:13 left.

Tony Bennett cites NIL and transfer portal era as reason he's suddenly retiring at Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A tearful Tony Bennett has explained he suddenly retired from coaching at Virginia because he wasn't suited to navigate the current landscape of college basketball. Bennett told those gathered at his exit news conference Friday that name, image and likeness money and the transfer portal have brought elements to the job that he's "not great at." He said "the game and college athletics is not in a healthy spot." Bennett is the latest and youngest high-profile coach to walk away citing a measure of burnout with the modern realities of the profession. He led Virginia to the 2019 national championship.

Cleveland closer Clase stumbles again as Yankees score 2 runs in ninth off All-Star in 8-6 ALCS win

CLEVELAND (AP) — Unchallenged and nearly unhittable for six months, Emmanuel Clase hasn't been close to being the same closer in October. The Guardians haven't been able to count on him when it matters most. For the second straight night, the New York Yankees got to the All-Star in the late innings and now have Cleveland on the edge of elimination following an 8-6 win in Game 4 of the ALCS. Clase gave up back-to-back homers in the eighth inning of Game 3, but was saved by his teammates as the Guardians ripped a pair of two-run homers in their final two at-bats to stop from falling into a 3-0 deficit. Clase gave up five runs the entire regular season. He's allowed seven in innings in the postseason.

Guardians starting Tanner Bibee in Game 5 against Yankees after short outing earlier in ALCS

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tanner Bibee is getting a second crack at the Yankees in the AL Championship Series. His first one didn't go so well. The right-hander will start for the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 on Saturday after he was pulled from Game 2 in the second inning by manager Stephen Vogt. Vogt said bringing back Bibee on short rest was an easy choice in what could be an elimination game based on his solid season and because he threw just 39 pitches in Game 2. Bibee wasn't happy about Vogt's decision to pull him so soon but understood and respected the decision.

The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for Dodgers

NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years after its debut, The Temptations' "My Girl" has become a hit at Citi Field since New York Mets star Francisco Lindor began using it as his walk-up song in late May. Fans continue singing the lyrics even after Lindor's plate appearance is underway. The Temptations detoured to New York on an off day from their tour to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "My Girl" before Game 5 of the NL Championship Series between the Mets and Los Angeles. Otis Williams, the group's 82-year-old founder, says: "It's the highest compliment you can get."

Taylor Pendrith avoids biggest wind and stays in front in Las Vegas with a long day ahead

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Strong wind with gusts approaching 50 mph caused a four-hour delay in the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas. Taylor Pendrith of Canada remains in the lead but he only had to play six holes late in the afternoon because of the delay. That means Pendrith and others face a long Saturday as the tournament tries to get caught up. Rico Hoey made eagle on his seventh and last hole and was one shot behind. A group including Kurt Kitayama faced the wind all day and posted at 8-under par. Kitayama managed to play without a bogey.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON

WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

		(24)Michigan	at	(22)Illinois	3:30 p.m.	

		(12)Notre Dame	at	Georgia Tech	3:30 p.m.	

		(14)Texas A&amp;M	at	Mississippi St.	4:15 p.m.	

		(17)Kansas St.	at	West Virginia	7:30 p.m.	

		New York City FC	at	CF Montréal	6 p.m.	

		Sporting Kansas City	at	FC Dallas	9 p.m.	

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1701494597443.png" alt="Sports Headlines and News for Saturday, October 19th, 2024." />
 <figcaption>Sports Headlines and News for Saturday, October 19th, 2024.</figcaption>
 </figure>AP Sports Summary for October 19th, 2024:<div><iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8592148/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>Yankees get to Guardians closer Clase again, score 2 runs in 9th to win 8-6 and take 3-1 ALCS leadCLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series. New York got three singles in the ninth off Clase, who gave up back-to-back homers in the eighth inning of Game 3 but got bailed out when the Guardians got a pair of two-run homers in their final two at-bats. Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer and Juan Soto hit a two-run shot for the Yankees, who can advance to their 41st World Series with a win in Game 5 on Saturday.Alonso and Mets extend season again, beating Dodgers 12-6 to send NLCS back to LA for Game 6NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the New York Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the National League Championship Series with a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5. Starling Marte had three doubles, four hits and three RBIs for New York. Francisco Alvarez broke out of a slump with three hits — including an RBI single in a five-run third. Francisco Lindor and Jesse Winker each laced an RBI triple. After getting blown out in three of the first four games, including the past two at home, the wild-card Mets saved their season for the second time in these playoffs — both with the help of a three-run shot by Alonso. Game 6 is Sunday in Los Angeles.Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80. The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped Connecticut. Kayla McBride scored 19 points and Courtney Williams added 15 for Minnesota, which forced Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu into poor shooting nights. Ionescu's heave at the buzzer didn't hit the rim. Friday night's game was tight throughout, with 14 ties and 13 lead changes.No. 2 Oregon routs Purdue 35-0, remains on top of Big Ten with first road shutout in over 30 yearsWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jordan James ran for two scores and Dillon Gabriel threw for two more, leading No. 2 Oregon to a 35-0 rout at Purdue. The undefeated Ducks showed no signs of a hangover after making a cross-country road trip on a short week following last week's win against Ohio State. The Boilermakers now head into a bye week with six straight losses. Oregon scored on its first three possessions to take a 21-0 halftime lead. The Boilermakers only gave up two more scores to the Big Ten's No. 3 scoring offense, both in the fourth quarter.No. 13 BYU outlasts Oklahoma State to remain undefeated, winning 38-35 on TD with 10 seconds leftPROVO, Utah (AP) — Jake Retzlaff threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Darius Lassiter with 10 seconds left and No. 13 BYU remained undefeated, outlasting Oklahoma State 38-35 on Friday night. Retzlaff threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns for the Cougars (7-0, 4-0 Big 12). He also ran for 81 yards and a score. Lassiter had a season-high 129 yards on six catches, and LJ Martin ran for a career-high 120 yards and two touchdowns. Oklahoma State (3-4, 0-4) has lost four straight. The Cowboys took the lead on Alex Bowman's 6-yard pass to Brennan Presley with 1:13 left.Tony Bennett cites NIL and transfer portal era as reason he's suddenly retiring at VirginiaCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A tearful Tony Bennett has explained he suddenly retired from coaching at Virginia because he wasn't suited to navigate the current landscape of college basketball. Bennett told those gathered at his exit news conference Friday that name, image and likeness money and the transfer portal have brought elements to the job that he's "not great at." He said "the game and college athletics is not in a healthy spot." Bennett is the latest and youngest high-profile coach to walk away citing a measure of burnout with the modern realities of the profession. He led Virginia to the 2019 national championship.Cleveland closer Clase stumbles again as Yankees score 2 runs in ninth off All-Star in 8-6 ALCS winCLEVELAND (AP) — Unchallenged and nearly unhittable for six months, Emmanuel Clase hasn't been close to being the same closer in October. The Guardians haven't been able to count on him when it matters most. For the second straight night, the New York Yankees got to the All-Star in the late innings and now have Cleveland on the edge of elimination following an 8-6 win in Game 4 of the ALCS. Clase gave up back-to-back homers in the eighth inning of Game 3, but was saved by his teammates as the Guardians ripped a pair of two-run homers in their final two at-bats to stop from falling into a 3-0 deficit. Clase gave up five runs the entire regular season. He's allowed seven in innings in the postseason.Guardians starting Tanner Bibee in Game 5 against Yankees after short outing earlier in ALCSCLEVELAND (AP) — Tanner Bibee is getting a second crack at the Yankees in the AL Championship Series. His first one didn't go so well. The right-hander will start for the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 on Saturday after he was pulled from Game 2 in the second inning by manager Stephen Vogt. Vogt said bringing back Bibee on short rest was an easy choice in what could be an elimination game based on his solid season and because he threw just 39 pitches in Game 2. Bibee wasn't happy about Vogt's decision to pull him so soon but understood and respected the decision.The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for DodgersNEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years after its debut, The Temptations' "My Girl" has become a hit at Citi Field since New York Mets star Francisco Lindor began using it as his walk-up song in late May. Fans continue singing the lyrics even after Lindor's plate appearance is underway. The Temptations detoured to New York on an off day from their tour to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "My Girl" before Game 5 of the NL Championship Series between the Mets and Los Angeles. Otis Williams, the group's 82-year-old founder, says: "It's the highest compliment you can get."Taylor Pendrith avoids biggest wind and stays in front in Las Vegas with a long day aheadLAS VEGAS (AP) — Strong wind with gusts approaching 50 mph caused a four-hour delay in the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas. Taylor Pendrith of Canada remains in the lead but he only had to play six holes late in the afternoon because of the delay. That means Pendrith and others face a long Saturday as the tournament tries to get caught up. Rico Hoey made eagle on his seventh and last hole and was one shot behind. A group including Kurt Kitayama faced the wind all day and posted at 8-under par. Kitayama managed to play without a bogey.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	N.Y. Yankees	8	Cleveland	6	___NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	N.Y. Mets	12	L.A. Dodgers	6	___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASONFinal	Orlando	114	Philadelphia	99	Final	Washington	118	New York	117	Final	Toronto	116	Brooklyn	112	Final	Miami	114	Memphis	109	Final OT	Chicago	139	Cleveland	137	Final	Portland	124	Utah	86	Final	Golden State	132	L.A. Lakers	74	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	Carolina	4	Pittsburgh	1	Final	Winnipeg	8	San Jose	3	Final OT	Colorado	4	Anaheim	3	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALLFinal	(2)Oregon	35	Purdue	0	Final	(13)BYU	38	Oklahoma St.	35	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFSFinal	Minnesota	82	New York	80	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS		N-Y Yankees	at	Cleveland	8:08 p.m.	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		Tampa Bay	at	Ottawa	1 p.m.			Detroit	at	Nashville	2 p.m.			Edmonton	at	Dallas	4 p.m.			Vegas	at	Florida	6 p.m.			Carolina	at	St. Louis	7 p.m.			Minnesota	at	Columbus	7 p.m.			Montreal	at	N-Y Islanders	7 p.m.			N-Y Rangers	at	Toronto	7 p.m.			Vancouver	at	Philadelphia	7 p.m.			Washington	at	New Jersey	7 p.m.			Buffalo	at	Chicago	8 p.m.			Boston	at	Utah	9 p.m.			Calgary	at	Seattle	10 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL		(5)Georgia	at	(1)Texas	7:30 p.m.			(7)Alabama	at	(11)Tennessee	3:30 p.m.			(24)Michigan	at	(22)Illinois	3:30 p.m.			East Carolina	at	(23)Army	12 p.m.			Nebraska	at	(16)Indiana	12 p.m.			Virginia	at	(10)Clemson	12 p.m.			Auburn	at	(19)Missouri	12 p.m.			(6)Miami	at	Louisville	12 p.m.			(12)Notre Dame	at	Georgia Tech	3:30 p.m.			Charlotte	at	(25)Navy	3:30 p.m.			(14)Texas A&amp;M	at	Mississippi St.	4:15 p.m.			(8)LSU	at	Arkansas	7 p.m.			UCF	at	(9)Iowa St.	7:30 p.m.			(17)Kansas St.	at	West Virginia	7:30 p.m.			(21)SMU	at	Stanford	8 p.m.	___MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER		Nashville	at	Chicago	6 p.m.			Charlotte FC	at	D.C. United	6 p.m.			New England	at	Miami	6 p.m.			New York City FC	at	CF Montréal	6 p.m.			Columbus	at	New York	6 p.m.			Atlanta	at	Orlando City	6 p.m.			Cincinnati	at	Philadelphia	6 p.m.			Colorado	at	Austin FC	9 p.m.			Sporting Kansas City	at	FC Dallas	9 p.m.			LA Galaxy	at	Houston	9 p.m.			San Jose	at	Los Angeles FC	9 p.m.			St Louis City	at	Minnesota	9 p.m.			Vancouver	at	Real Salt Lake	9 p.m.			Portland	at	Seattle	9 p.m.	___

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks locked in a first round playoff home game with a 56-0 win over the Newton Railers on Friday night in Gowans Stadium on senior night.

Kade Smith started it off with 32 yard run with 9:14 to go in the first quarter that capped off a 5 play, 80 yard drive on a run that put the senior over the 1,000 yard mark on the season.

Smith touched the ball four times and scored on three of those carries for three touchdowns on the night with a total of 205 yards. Smith's other touchdown runs were from 79 and 91 yards.

Hutch earned 401 yards on 32 carries on the night.

Not to be outdone was Terrell King with three touchdowns on six carries for a total of 112 yards.

Freshman Larry Jeremiah debuted with six carries, 70 yards and the other touchdown from 43 yards out.

Taysen Runyon added two field goals in the second quarter. One from 21 yards and the second from a season-long 47 yards.

The Salthawk defense shined as well only allowing 52 yards of total offense on 36 attempts.

All five Salthawk victories have been shut outs this season. The last time that Hutchinson had five shut outs was in 1945.

Hutchinson (5-2) closes out the regular season on the road at Maize South (5-2).&nbsp;

Newton (0-7) closes out at home versus Arkansas City (1-6).

Hutch High is currently holding down the sixth seed in the class 5A West with Maize South one slot back in the seventh seed position.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks locked in a first round playoff home game with a 56-0 win over the Newton Railers on Friday night in Gowans Stadium on senior night.Kade Smith started it off with 32 yard run with 9:14 to go in the first quarter that capped off a 5 play, 80 yard drive on a run that put the senior over the 1,000 yard mark on the season.Smith touched the ball four times and scored on three of those carries for three touchdowns on the night with a total of 205 yards. Smith's other touchdown runs were from 79 and 91 yards.Hutch earned 401 yards on 32 carries on the night.Not to be outdone was Terrell King with three touchdowns on six carries for a total of 112 yards.Freshman Larry Jeremiah debuted with six carries, 70 yards and the other touchdown from 43 yards out.Taysen Runyon added two field goals in the second quarter. One from 21 yards and the second from a season-long 47 yards.The Salthawk defense shined as well only allowing 52 yards of total offense on 36 attempts.All five Salthawk victories have been shut outs this season. The last time that Hutchinson had five shut outs was in 1945.Hutchinson (5-2) closes out the regular season on the road at Maize South (5-2).&nbsp;Newton (0-7) closes out at home versus Arkansas City (1-6).Hutch High is currently holding down the sixth seed in the class 5A West with Maize South one slot back in the seventh seed position.

🏈 Salthawks score often in shutout of Newton

Week 7 of the high school football season is complete in the Sunflower State. See below for the scoreboard involving area teams.

Week 7 Hutchinson 56, Newton 0 Central Christian 46, Pretty Prairie 0 Medicine Lodge 13, Trinity Catholic 0 Buhler 21, Winfield 7 Norwich 58, Fairfield 28 Haven 42, Chaparral 7 Inman 47, Bennington 14 Kingman 48, Belle Plaine 6 Hillsboro 32, Lyons 0 Smoky Valley 36, Nickerson 13 Moundridge 41, Sedgwick 40 Sterling 55, South Sumner County 18 Southeast of Saline 38, Halstead 15 Hesston 28, Riley County 0 Central Plains 68, Little River 44 McPherson 32, Augusta 0 Pratt 36, Clearwater 7 South Central 68, Pratt-Skyline 6

You can find all of the Hutch Post area football schedules for the entire season&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8e247860-8dc7-4f3a-86de-3a909aec11d2">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Andover Central 27, Goddard-Eisenhower 26

Hutchinson Central Christian 46, Pretty Prairie 0

Marais des Cygnes Valley 54, Southern Coffey County 0

NOAH, Okla. 40, Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 14

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 </figure>Week 7 of the high school football season is complete in the Sunflower State. See below for the scoreboard involving area teams.Week 7 Hutchinson 56, Newton 0 Central Christian 46, Pretty Prairie 0 Medicine Lodge 13, Trinity Catholic 0 Buhler 21, Winfield 7 Norwich 58, Fairfield 28 Haven 42, Chaparral 7 Inman 47, Bennington 14 Kingman 48, Belle Plaine 6 Hillsboro 32, Lyons 0 Smoky Valley 36, Nickerson 13 Moundridge 41, Sedgwick 40 Sterling 55, South Sumner County 18 Southeast of Saline 38, Halstead 15 Hesston 28, Riley County 0 Central Plains 68, Little River 44 McPherson 32, Augusta 0 Pratt 36, Clearwater 7 South Central 68, Pratt-Skyline 6You can find all of the Hutch Post area football schedules for the entire season&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8e247860-8dc7-4f3a-86de-3a909aec11d2">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Friday's Scores<h2>The Associated Press</h2>KANSAS PREP FOOTBALL=Abilene 38, El Dorado 7Andale 67, Wichita Trinity 0Andover 21, Salina Central 14Andover Central 27, Goddard-Eisenhower 26Atchison 48, Parsons 0Attica/Argonia 45, Ashland 0Axtell 58, Hanover 12BV West 35, Blue Valley 34Baxter Springs 48, Neodesha 44Beloit 20, Ellsworth 7Bishop Miege 34, BV North 32Bucklin 80, Satanta 0Buhler 21, Winfield 7Burlingame 96, Reno County 48Burlington 38, Iola 35Caney Valley 46, Galena 12Central Heights 20, Eureka 14Central Plains 68, Little River 44Centralia 28, Troy 20Chase County 52, Northern Heights 6Cheylin 50, Triplains-Brewster 2Cimarron 51, Southwestern Hts. 6Clifton-Clyde 56, Rock Hills 8Conway Springs 34, Ellinwood 21De Soto 67, BV Southwest 8Derby 51, Maize South 7Dighton 52, Hodgeman County 8Dodge City 40, Garden City 14Ell-Saline 58, Goessel 8Ellis 66, Ness City 20Fort Scott 58, Circle 22Frankfort 60, Wakefield 0Fredonia 21, Riverton 18, OTFrontenac 22, Columbus 0Garden Plain 44, Douglass 0Gardner-Edgerton 50, Olathe Northwest 7Goddard 43, Arkansas City 7Golden Plains 1, Western Plains-Healy 0Great Bend 21, Hays 0Haven 42, Chaparral 7Hays-TMP-Marian 56, Syracuse 16Hesston 28, Riley County 0Hill City 50, Stockton 0Hillsboro 32, Lyons 0Hoisington 35, Larned 8Holcomb 32, Hugoton 6Holton 35, Hiawatha 14Horton 20, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 19Howard West Elk 66, Arma-Northeast 8Hoxie 46, St Francis 0Humboldt 66, West Franklin 0Hutchinson 56, Newton 0Hutchinson Central Christian 46, Pretty Prairie 0Ingalls 51, Altoona-Midway 6Inman 47, Bennington 14Jackson Heights 74, Valley Falls 0Jayhawk Linn 60, Southeast 8Jefferson West 29, Atchison County 6Junction City 17, Washburn Rural 0KC Bishop Ward 40, Baldwin 26KC Piper 51, KC Turner 16KC Sumner 46, KC Harmon 0KC Washington 20, KC Schlagle 6Kingman 48, Belle Plaine 6Kinsley 54, Sublette 6Kiowa County 58, Wichita Independent 12Labette County 28, Independence 0Lakeside 38, Washington County 32Lakin 22, Colby 14Lansing 31, Shawnee Heights 21Leavenworth 57, Topeka West 0Lebo 60, Centre 6Liberal 53, Ulysses 6Lincoln 46, Sylvan-Lucas 22Logan 26, Wallace County 22Louisburg 17, Ottawa 7Lyndon 45, Yates Center 0Madison 52, Flinthills 6Maize 37, Valley Center 7Manhattan 52, Topeka 0Marais des Cygnes Valley 54, Southern Coffey County 0Marion 32, Remington 18Marmaton Valley 60, Crest 14Marysville 50, Chapman 8McLouth 30, Jefferson North 14McPherson 32, Augusta 0Medicine Lodge 13, Hutchinson Trinity 0Minneapolis 35, Russell 15Minneola 48, Deerfield 0Mission Valley 20, Wabaunsee 15Moundridge 41, Sedgwick 40Mulvane 44, Coffeyville 28NOAH, Okla. 40, Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 14Nemaha Central 40, Royal Valley 16Norwich 52, Fairfield 28Olathe East 35, SM East 28, OTOlathe North 28, Olathe West 7Olathe South 40, Lawrence 28Onaga 50, Pleasant Ridge 13Osage City 35, Silver Lake 21Osborne 54, Linn 0Oswego 55, Cedar Vale-Dexter 6Otis-Bison 1, Burrton 0Oxford 54, Udall 0Paola 47, Bonner Springs 6Peabody-Burns 1, Chetopa 0Phillipsburg 50, Norton 21Pike Valley 58, Thunder Ridge 12Pittsburg 41, Chanute 35Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 41, Erie 8Plainville 49, Stanton County 0Pleasanton 27, Uniontown 14Prairie View 49, Girard 14Pratt 36, Clearwater 7Rawlins County 48, Oberlin-Decatur 18Riverside 40, Doniphan West 8Rock Creek 42, Concordia 0Rossville 28, Olpe 0Rural Vista 45, Hartford 0SM North 29, SM South 20SM Northwest 27, Lawrence Free State 24Sabetha 49, Oskaloosa 6Salina Sacred Heart 22, Herington 16Salina South 42, Wichita Campus 23Santa Fe Trail 33, Anderson County 14Scott City 48, Goodland 9Sedan 62, Burden Central 20Smith Center 30, Oakley 0Smoky Valley 36, Nickerson 13Solomon 38, Canton-Galva 36South Barber 32, Pawnee Heights 0South Central 68, Pratt Skyline 6Southeast of Saline 38, Halstead 15Spearville 22, Meade 20Spring Hill 49, Emporia 7St John 60, Stafford 14St Marys 22, Council Grove 6St. James Academy 30, Kapaun Mount Carmel 10St. Thomas Aquinas 49, BV Northwest 14Sterling 55, South Sumner 18Tonganoxie 35, Eudora 14Topeka Cair Paravel 61, Maranatha 6Topeka Hayden 50, Perry-Lecompton 16Topeka Seaman 28, Basehor-Linwood 14Trego 66, La Crosse 20Valley Heights 51, Republic County 8Victoria 58, Macksville 0Wamego 28, Clay Center 12Waverly 48, St Paul 36Wellington 54, Rose Hill 13Wellsville 21, Osawatomie 0Wheatland-Grinnell 34, Greeley County 12Wichita Collegiate 31, Cheney 7Wichita County 62, Quinter 0Wichita East 49, Wichita Bishop Carroll 7Wichita Heights 61, Wichita North 7Wichita Life Prep 54, KC East Christian, Mo. 8Wichita Northwest 62, Wichita South 8Wichita Southeast 26, Wichita West 20Wichita Sunrise 55, Faith Academy 22

🏈 EAGLE Media scoreboard from Oct. 18

KJCCC DI Men's Basketball Preseason Poll 1. Barton (8) 2. Hutchinson (2) 3. Garden City 4. Cowley 5. Coffeyville 6. Dodge City 7. Butler 8. Cloud County 9. Independence 10. Seward County 11. Pratt 12. Colby 13. Fort Hays Tech NW

COLBY, Kan. – With the 2024-25 regular season just two weeks away, Barton Community College has been picked to win the 2024-25 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 1 Men’s Basketball regular season title following a vote of league coaches. &nbsp;

With the top four teams in the preseason poll separated by just 16 points, the Cougars secured eight of 13 first-place votes and earned a total of 150 points to beat out second-place Hutchinson Community College who earned 147 points along with two first-place votes. Barton is coming off their first National Title in program history in their fifth all-time appearance at the NJCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball National Tournament, winning the final 27 games of the season and all four National Tournament games by double-digits. The Blue Dragons, meanwhile, qualified for the NJCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament for the 24th time in program history, winning two games before bowing out in the NJCAA Quarterfinals to Connors State. &nbsp;

Picked to finish third with 137 total points was Garden City as the Broncbusters received two of the remaining three first-place votes and was picked no worse than sixth in any of the 13 ballots while Cowley earned the final first-place vote to finish with 134 points while being picked fourth. Rounding out the top eight of the preseason poll is Coffeyville (123 points), Dodge City (91 points), Butler (85 points), and Cloud County (78 points) as seven of the eight teams picked in the top eight of the poll finished in the top eight last season to earn a home NJCAA Region 6 Tournament game.&nbsp; Other teams in the preseason order of finish to finish out the poll includes Independence in ninth (68 points), Seward County (60 points), Pratt (50 points), Colby (47 points), and Fort Hays Tech Northwest (13 points).

With teams having begun preseason practices back on October 1, the regular season will officially tip-off on Friday, November 1st as six games will take place on the opening day of the season. All 13 league teams will have the first two-plus weeks of the regular season to compete in up to six non-conference matchups each before starting a 24-game KJCCC that is slated to begin on Wednesday, November 20th with four matchups between conference schools. &nbsp;

The final day of the regular season is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5th as postseason play will begin on Saturday, March 8th. Each of the top four teams in the final regular season standings will receive a first-round bye in the NJCAA Region 6 Tournament while teams that finish fifth through eighth will host teams that finish ninth through 12th in the regular season standings in opening round games. The winners of the four first-round contests will move on to face the four teams that received byes on Tuesday, March 11th before seeing action move to a neutral site for the semifinals and finals. The semifinals and finals are scheduled to take place March 14-15 inside Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University with the NJCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball National Tournament taking place inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, Kansas March 23-29, 2025.

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 </figure>KJCCC DI Men's Basketball Preseason Poll 1. Barton (8) 2. Hutchinson (2) 3. Garden City 4. Cowley 5. Coffeyville 6. Dodge City 7. Butler 8. Cloud County 9. Independence 10. Seward County 11. Pratt 12. Colby 13. Fort Hays Tech NWKJCCCCOLBY, Kan. – With the 2024-25 regular season just two weeks away, Barton Community College has been picked to win the 2024-25 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 1 Men’s Basketball regular season title following a vote of league coaches. &nbsp;With the top four teams in the preseason poll separated by just 16 points, the Cougars secured eight of 13 first-place votes and earned a total of 150 points to beat out second-place Hutchinson Community College who earned 147 points along with two first-place votes. Barton is coming off their first National Title in program history in their fifth all-time appearance at the NJCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball National Tournament, winning the final 27 games of the season and all four National Tournament games by double-digits. The Blue Dragons, meanwhile, qualified for the NJCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament for the 24th time in program history, winning two games before bowing out in the NJCAA Quarterfinals to Connors State. &nbsp;Picked to finish third with 137 total points was Garden City as the Broncbusters received two of the remaining three first-place votes and was picked no worse than sixth in any of the 13 ballots while Cowley earned the final first-place vote to finish with 134 points while being picked fourth. Rounding out the top eight of the preseason poll is Coffeyville (123 points), Dodge City (91 points), Butler (85 points), and Cloud County (78 points) as seven of the eight teams picked in the top eight of the poll finished in the top eight last season to earn a home NJCAA Region 6 Tournament game.&nbsp; Other teams in the preseason order of finish to finish out the poll includes Independence in ninth (68 points), Seward County (60 points), Pratt (50 points), Colby (47 points), and Fort Hays Tech Northwest (13 points).With teams having begun preseason practices back on October 1, the regular season will officially tip-off on Friday, November 1st as six games will take place on the opening day of the season. All 13 league teams will have the first two-plus weeks of the regular season to compete in up to six non-conference matchups each before starting a 24-game KJCCC that is slated to begin on Wednesday, November 20th with four matchups between conference schools. &nbsp;The final day of the regular season is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5th as postseason play will begin on Saturday, March 8th. Each of the top four teams in the final regular season standings will receive a first-round bye in the NJCAA Region 6 Tournament while teams that finish fifth through eighth will host teams that finish ninth through 12th in the regular season standings in opening round games. The winners of the four first-round contests will move on to face the four teams that received byes on Tuesday, March 11th before seeing action move to a neutral site for the semifinals and finals. The semifinals and finals are scheduled to take place March 14-15 inside Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University with the NJCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball National Tournament taking place inside the Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, Kansas March 23-29, 2025.

🏀 MBB: Blue Dragons begin Fisher era picked 2nd in KJCCC preseason poll

KJCCC DI Women's Basketball Preseason Poll 1. Hutchinson (10 first place votes) 2. Dodge City 3. Barton (1) 4. Garden City (1) 5. Butler 6. Coffeyville 7. Seward County 8. Cowley 9. Cloud County 10. Colby T11. Independence T11. Pratt 13. Fort Hays Tech NW

COLBY, Kan. – Coming off a perfect 37-0 season that ended in the program’s first National Championship, Hutchinson Community College has been picked to defend their 2024 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 1 Women’s Basketball regular season title following a vote of league coaches ahead of the 2024-25 season. &nbsp;

Securing 10 of 13 possible first-place votes to tally 165 total points, the Blue Dragons were picked no worse than third by any coach in the conference preseason poll as HCC finished 27 points ahead of second-place Dodge City Community College. The Conquistadors were picked to finish as KJCCC runners-up despite not earning a single first-place vote as DCCC edged out Barton Community College who rounds out the top three in the preseason standings with 131 total points and one first-place vote.

Following Barton is Garden City who earned 127 total points with one of the remaining two first-place votes as the Broncbusters were picked sixth or higher in 12 of the 13 ballots submitted to finish one point ahead of Butler Community College who was picked fifth with 126 total points. A sizeable point gap then saw Coffeyville picked sixth with 104 points to finish as the final team to eclipse the 100-point mark in the preseason poll followed by Seward County (99 points) and Cowley Community College who received 80 points the final first-place vote to round out the top eight.

Other teams in the preseason order of finish include Cloud County Community College in ninth (78 points) Colby in 10th (45 points), a tie for 11th between Independence and Pratt while Fort Hays Tech Northwest was picked 13th with 22 total points

The 2024-25 women’s basketball season will get underway on Friday, November 1st with nine of the 13 league teams in action on the opening day of the season. In total, 18 games will take place involving league teams over the opening weekend of the season as teams will have the first two-plus weeks of the regular season to compete in non-conference matchups before seeing a 24-game KJCCC schedule kickoff on Wednesday, November 20th with four matchups between conference schools. &nbsp;

After wrapping up the regular season on Wednesday, March 5th, postseason play will begin on Saturday, March 8th with the top four teams in the final regular season standings receiving a first-round bye in the NJCAA Region 6 Tournament. Teams that finish fifth through eighth will host teams that finish ninth through 12th in the regular season standings with the winners moving on to face the four teams that received byes on Tuesday, March 11th before seeing action move to a neutral site for the semifinals and finals. The semifinals and finals are scheduled to take place March 14-15 inside Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University with the NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball National Tournament set to take place March 25-31, 2025 in Casper, Wyoming.

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 </figure>KJCCC DI Women's Basketball Preseason Poll 1. Hutchinson (10 first place votes) 2. Dodge City 3. Barton (1) 4. Garden City (1) 5. Butler 6. Coffeyville 7. Seward County 8. Cowley 9. Cloud County 10. Colby T11. Independence T11. Pratt 13. Fort Hays Tech NWKJCCCCOLBY, Kan. – Coming off a perfect 37-0 season that ended in the program’s first National Championship, Hutchinson Community College has been picked to defend their 2024 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 1 Women’s Basketball regular season title following a vote of league coaches ahead of the 2024-25 season. &nbsp;Securing 10 of 13 possible first-place votes to tally 165 total points, the Blue Dragons were picked no worse than third by any coach in the conference preseason poll as HCC finished 27 points ahead of second-place Dodge City Community College. The Conquistadors were picked to finish as KJCCC runners-up despite not earning a single first-place vote as DCCC edged out Barton Community College who rounds out the top three in the preseason standings with 131 total points and one first-place vote.Following Barton is Garden City who earned 127 total points with one of the remaining two first-place votes as the Broncbusters were picked sixth or higher in 12 of the 13 ballots submitted to finish one point ahead of Butler Community College who was picked fifth with 126 total points. A sizeable point gap then saw Coffeyville picked sixth with 104 points to finish as the final team to eclipse the 100-point mark in the preseason poll followed by Seward County (99 points) and Cowley Community College who received 80 points the final first-place vote to round out the top eight.Other teams in the preseason order of finish include Cloud County Community College in ninth (78 points) Colby in 10th (45 points), a tie for 11th between Independence and Pratt while Fort Hays Tech Northwest was picked 13th with 22 total pointsThe 2024-25 women’s basketball season will get underway on Friday, November 1st with nine of the 13 league teams in action on the opening day of the season. In total, 18 games will take place involving league teams over the opening weekend of the season as teams will have the first two-plus weeks of the regular season to compete in non-conference matchups before seeing a 24-game KJCCC schedule kickoff on Wednesday, November 20th with four matchups between conference schools. &nbsp;After wrapping up the regular season on Wednesday, March 5th, postseason play will begin on Saturday, March 8th with the top four teams in the final regular season standings receiving a first-round bye in the NJCAA Region 6 Tournament. Teams that finish fifth through eighth will host teams that finish ninth through 12th in the regular season standings with the winners moving on to face the four teams that received byes on Tuesday, March 11th before seeing action move to a neutral site for the semifinals and finals. The semifinals and finals are scheduled to take place March 14-15 inside Gross Memorial Coliseum on the campus of Fort Hays State University with the NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball National Tournament set to take place March 25-31, 2025 in Casper, Wyoming.

🏀 WBB: Hutchinson picked to defend KJCCC title 

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🎧 LISTEN: ⚾ Dodgers go up 3-1 in NLCS, Cleveland gets walk-off win; 🏈 TNF Denver bombs Saints

Girls state tennis tournaments will be held today and tomorrow at four different sites across the state. Below you will find qualifiers to the state tournament for the Hutch Post area.

Best of luck to all student-athletes and coaches from our area schools!

Class 6A: Prairie Village-Harmon Park Tennis Complex Class 5A: Andover District Tennis Complex Class 4A: Topeka-Kossover Tennis Complex Class 3-1A: Wichita-Riverside Tennis Complex

For more information on the KSHSAA state tournaments, <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Tennis/StateGirls.cfm">click here</a>.

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 </figure>Girls state tennis tournaments will be held today and tomorrow at four different sites across the state. Below you will find qualifiers to the state tournament for the Hutch Post area.Best of luck to all student-athletes and coaches from our area schools!Class 6A: Prairie Village-Harmon Park Tennis Complex Class 5A: Andover District Tennis Complex Class 4A: Topeka-Kossover Tennis Complex Class 3-1A: Wichita-Riverside Tennis Complex<div>CLASS 5A
HUTCHINSON Doubles Ayla Booe (12) &amp; Ellie Foos (12); 20-9
 
NEWTON Singles Maisie Brubacher (11); 14-8 Alexis Wilson (12); 17-17
 
CLASS 4A
BUHLER Singles Sofia Spies (9); 29-3 Ashlyn Coker (12); 14-9 Doubles Addison Caywood (12) &amp; Emily Allen (10); 20-8 Katelyn Harding (11) &amp; Kylee Bradshaw (11); 6-13
 
McPHERSON Singles Maryn Sandbo (11); 24-8 Alexandria Rodriguez (10); 23-7 Doubles Avery Unruh (10) &amp; Quinn Liebl (9); 21-4 Kennedy Tully (12) &amp; McKenna Paul (10); 14-4
 
PRATT Singles Kate Jackson (10); 18-13
 
CLASS 3-1A
HESSTON Doubles Molly Martin (12) &amp; Elyse Griffin (11); 16-5
 
HUTCHINSON TRINITY CATHOLIC Singles Ava Madden (12); 14-9
 
STERLING Singles Chelsie Brown (11); 32-0 Danika Bingle (10); 20-6 Doubles Emily Wellman (12) &amp; Jaiden Jaeger (11); 19-6 
 
 </div>For more information on the KSHSAA state tournaments, <a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Tennis/StateGirls.cfm">click here</a>.

🎾 State tournaments begin today for area qualifiers

Week 7 of the high school football season is upon us in the Sunflower State. See below for the schedule involving area teams.

Week 7 Hutchinson vs. Newton Central Christian at Pretty Prairie Trinity Catholic at Medicine Lodge Buhler at Winfield Fairfield at Norwich Haven at Chaparral Inman at Bennington Kingman vs. Belle Plaine Lyons vs. Hillsboro Nickerson vs. Smoky Valley Sedgwick at Moundridge Sterling vs. South Sumner County Halstead at Southeast of Saline Hesston vs. Riley County Little River vs. Central Plains McPherson at Augusta Pratt vs. Clearwater Pratt-Skyline at South Central

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 </figure>Week 7 of the high school football season is upon us in the Sunflower State. See below for the schedule involving area teams.Week 7 Hutchinson vs. Newton Central Christian at Pretty Prairie Trinity Catholic at Medicine Lodge Buhler at Winfield Fairfield at Norwich Haven at Chaparral Inman at Bennington Kingman vs. Belle Plaine Lyons vs. Hillsboro Nickerson vs. Smoky Valley Sedgwick at Moundridge Sterling vs. South Sumner County Halstead at Southeast of Saline Hesston vs. Riley County Little River vs. Central Plains McPherson at Augusta Pratt vs. Clearwater Pratt-Skyline at South CentralYou can find all of the Hutch Post area football schedules for the entire season&nbsp;<a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/8e247860-8dc7-4f3a-86de-3a909aec11d2">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 Week 7 area high school schedule

AP Sports Summary for October 18th, 2024:

Mets look for biggest comeback yet after falling behind Dodgers 3-1 in NLCS

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets insist their greatest rebound of 2024 may be yet to come after they dropped into a 3-1 NL Championship Series deficit with a 10-2 dud against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They dropped six games back of a wild card berth with a 22-33 start and made the playoffs. They were two outs from elimination before Pete Alonso's three-run home run saved them in the Wild Card Series at Milwaukee. They rallied with five runs in the eighth inning of the Division Series opener at Philadelphia.

Fry's 2-run homer in 10th sends Guardians to stunning 7-5 win over Yankees, close to 2-1 in ALCS

CLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jhonkensy Noel tied the score with a two-out home run in the ninth inning and David Fry hit a two-run homer in the 10th, rallying Cleveland over the New York Yankees 7-5 and pulling the Guardians to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series. Cleveland led 3-1 in the eighth inning before Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer off All-Star closer Emanuel Clase and Giancarlo Stanton followed with a solo shot. With the Guardians trailing 5-3 and one out from falling into a 3-0 series deficit, Lane Thomas doubled against Luke Weaver in the ninth and Noel tied the score.

Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton's return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10. Bo Nix passed for 164 yards and ran for 75 yards for Denver. The Broncos outgained New Orleans 389 yards to 271 while sending the Saints to their fifth straight defeat. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler made his second straight start for New Orleans and his lack of experience was exacerbated by injuries all across the the offense. The Saints fell to 2-5, while the Broncos improved to 4-3.

Rwanda shrugs off 'sportswashing' criticism in pursuit of a winning development formula

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — He may be the president of a small, landlocked state in central Africa, but Paul Kagame has always had outsize dreams. In recent months, Rwanda's president has embarked on perhaps the biggest of them all by pitching to bring a Formula 1 Grand Prix to a country that was mired in genocide 30 years ago but now sees itself as one of the continent's leaders. Determined to overcome his country's geographical disadvantages, Kagame has relentlessly pursued a political, diplomatic and economic strategy to make Rwanda an African heavyweight. Since 2018, his government has secured sponsorship deals with some of Europe's biggest soccer clubs, developed a partnership with the NBA and spent hundreds of millions of dollars in developing Rwanda's sports facilities.

Shohei Ohtani homers to lead off NLCS Game 4 for Dodgers against Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered against Jose Quintana leading off Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the New York Mets. Ohtani took Quintana's first pitch for a ball, then drove a sinker over the middle of the plate 422 feet into the Mets' bullpen in right-center field for his third postseason homer. This one gave Ohtani home runs on consecutive swings, after his three-run shot off Tylor Megill in the eighth inning of the Dodgers' 8-0 win Wednesday night helped give Los Angeles a 2-1 series lead.

Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCS

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 10-2 for a 3-1 lead in their lopsided National League Championship Series. Betts had a two-run homer and a two-run double among his four hits. Max Muncy extended his streak of reaching base safely to 12 plate appearances, a postseason record, and the Dodgers moved within one win of their 25th pennant — most in NL history. Game 5 is Friday at Citi Field, with Jack Flaherty expected to pitch for Los Angeles with an opportunity to put his hometown team in the World Series.

Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately

Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately. The program said Thursday that Bennett will announce his retirement at a news conference Friday. No reasons were given for Bennett's abrupt departure less than three weeks before the start of the season. The 55-year-old Bennett led the Cavaliers to the national title in 2019. In his 15 seasons as the coach in Charlottesville, he made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. He just signed an extension in June to keep him in the job through at least 2030.

Patriots to practice on Winston Churchill's old stomping grounds in London

LONDON (AP) — A London game is more than just a typical road trip for NFL teams. It's a chance to learn about local history, too. In fact, the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars who play Sunday at Wembley Stadium don't even need to leave their practice facilities to do so. The Patriots will train Friday at the exclusive Harrow School whose most famous alumni is Winston Churchill. Farther out in the countryside the Jaguars use a practice field that is nearly on top of a maze of World War II air raid shelters.

Justin Fields says he hasn't played well enough for Steelers to not consider Russell Wilson at QB

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields seems to be at peace with the idea of getting benched in favor of Russell Wilson. While Fields believes he's done some positive things during Pittsburgh's 4-2 start, he isn't sure his performance produced a compelling enough case to coach Mike Tomlin that Fields should remain the starter even when Wilson returned to full health. Wilson's calf injury has healed and Tomlin has said the nine-time Pro Bowler is in consideration to start. Fields says he will focus on trying to get better and helping Wilson however he can if Wilson gets the call against the New York Jets.

Browns announce plans to move from their lakefront stadium since 1999 to dome in the suburbs

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are moving out of their lakefront home. The team officially announced plans to leave their 25-year-old stadium on the shores of Lake Erie when the lease expires in 2028 and move to a domed facility in suburban Brook Park despite the city's efforts to keep it in Cleveland. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb says he met with Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslem, who announced their intent to relocate the NFL team to suburban Brook Park despite the city's efforts to keep it in Cleveland. The Haslams explored several possible sites and considered renovating their current home before deciding the move was their best option.

		L.A. Lakers	at	Golden State	10:30 p.m.	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for October 18th, 2024:<div><iframe width="100%" height="95" src="https://embeds.audioboom.com/posts/8591640/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>Mets look for biggest comeback yet after falling behind Dodgers 3-1 in NLCSNEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets insist their greatest rebound of 2024 may be yet to come after they dropped into a 3-1 NL Championship Series deficit with a 10-2 dud against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They dropped six games back of a wild card berth with a 22-33 start and made the playoffs. They were two outs from elimination before Pete Alonso's three-run home run saved them in the Wild Card Series at Milwaukee. They rallied with five runs in the eighth inning of the Division Series opener at Philadelphia.Fry's 2-run homer in 10th sends Guardians to stunning 7-5 win over Yankees, close to 2-1 in ALCSCLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jhonkensy Noel tied the score with a two-out home run in the ninth inning and David Fry hit a two-run homer in the 10th, rallying Cleveland over the New York Yankees 7-5 and pulling the Guardians to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series. Cleveland led 3-1 in the eighth inning before Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer off All-Star closer Emanuel Clase and Giancarlo Stanton followed with a solo shot. With the Guardians trailing 5-3 and one out from falling into a 3-0 series deficit, Lane Thomas doubled against Luke Weaver in the ninth and Noel tied the score.Sean Payton triumphs in return to New Orleans as the Broncos dominate the Saints, 33-10NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Javonte Williams rushed for two touchdowns and the Denver Broncos triumphed in coach Sean Payton's return to New Orleans, beating the banged-up and reeling Saints 33-10. Bo Nix passed for 164 yards and ran for 75 yards for Denver. The Broncos outgained New Orleans 389 yards to 271 while sending the Saints to their fifth straight defeat. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler made his second straight start for New Orleans and his lack of experience was exacerbated by injuries all across the the offense. The Saints fell to 2-5, while the Broncos improved to 4-3.Rwanda shrugs off 'sportswashing' criticism in pursuit of a winning development formulaNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — He may be the president of a small, landlocked state in central Africa, but Paul Kagame has always had outsize dreams. In recent months, Rwanda's president has embarked on perhaps the biggest of them all by pitching to bring a Formula 1 Grand Prix to a country that was mired in genocide 30 years ago but now sees itself as one of the continent's leaders. Determined to overcome his country's geographical disadvantages, Kagame has relentlessly pursued a political, diplomatic and economic strategy to make Rwanda an African heavyweight. Since 2018, his government has secured sponsorship deals with some of Europe's biggest soccer clubs, developed a partnership with the NBA and spent hundreds of millions of dollars in developing Rwanda's sports facilities.Shohei Ohtani homers to lead off NLCS Game 4 for Dodgers against MetsNEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered against Jose Quintana leading off Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the New York Mets. Ohtani took Quintana's first pitch for a ball, then drove a sinker over the middle of the plate 422 feet into the Mets' bullpen in right-center field for his third postseason homer. This one gave Ohtani home runs on consecutive swings, after his three-run shot off Tylor Megill in the eighth inning of the Dodgers' 8-0 win Wednesday night helped give Los Angeles a 2-1 series lead.Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCSNEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 10-2 for a 3-1 lead in their lopsided National League Championship Series. Betts had a two-run homer and a two-run double among his four hits. Max Muncy extended his streak of reaching base safely to 12 plate appearances, a postseason record, and the Dodgers moved within one win of their 25th pennant — most in NL history. Game 5 is Friday at Citi Field, with Jack Flaherty expected to pitch for Los Angeles with an opportunity to put his hometown team in the World Series.Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediatelyVirginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately. The program said Thursday that Bennett will announce his retirement at a news conference Friday. No reasons were given for Bennett's abrupt departure less than three weeks before the start of the season. The 55-year-old Bennett led the Cavaliers to the national title in 2019. In his 15 seasons as the coach in Charlottesville, he made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. He just signed an extension in June to keep him in the job through at least 2030.Patriots to practice on Winston Churchill's old stomping grounds in LondonLONDON (AP) — A London game is more than just a typical road trip for NFL teams. It's a chance to learn about local history, too. In fact, the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars who play Sunday at Wembley Stadium don't even need to leave their practice facilities to do so. The Patriots will train Friday at the exclusive Harrow School whose most famous alumni is Winston Churchill. Farther out in the countryside the Jaguars use a practice field that is nearly on top of a maze of World War II air raid shelters.Justin Fields says he hasn't played well enough for Steelers to not consider Russell Wilson at QBPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields seems to be at peace with the idea of getting benched in favor of Russell Wilson. While Fields believes he's done some positive things during Pittsburgh's 4-2 start, he isn't sure his performance produced a compelling enough case to coach Mike Tomlin that Fields should remain the starter even when Wilson returned to full health. Wilson's calf injury has healed and Tomlin has said the nine-time Pro Bowler is in consideration to start. Fields says he will focus on trying to get better and helping Wilson however he can if Wilson gets the call against the New York Jets.Browns announce plans to move from their lakefront stadium since 1999 to dome in the suburbsCLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are moving out of their lakefront home. The team officially announced plans to leave their 25-year-old stadium on the shores of Lake Erie when the lease expires in 2028 and move to a domed facility in suburban Brook Park despite the city's efforts to keep it in Cleveland. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb says he met with Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslem, who announced their intent to relocate the NFL team to suburban Brook Park despite the city's efforts to keep it in Cleveland. The Haslams explored several possible sites and considered renovating their current home before deciding the move was their best option.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	Cleveland	7	N.Y. Yankees	5	___NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	L.A. Dodgers	10	N.Y. Mets	2	___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASONFinal OT	Indiana	121	Charlotte	116	Final	Dallas	109	Milwaukee	84	Final	Houston	129	San Antonio	107	Final	Oklahoma City	104	Atlanta	99	Final	Denver	132	Minnesota	126	Final OT	L.A. Lakers	128	Phoenix	122	Final	L.A. Clippers	113	Sacramento	91	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal	New Jersey	3	Ottawa	1	Final	Tampa Bay	4	Vegas	3	Final	Los Angeles	4	Montreal	1	Final	Columbus	6	Buffalo	4	Final	Washington	3	Dallas	2	Final OT	Vancouver	3	Florida	2	Final	N-Y Rangers	5	Detroit	2	Final OT	St. Louis	1	N-Y Islanders	0	Final	Edmonton	4	Nashville	2	Final	Chicago	4	San Jose	2	Final	Seattle	6	Philadelphia	4	___NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal	Denver	33	New Orleans	10	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS		N-Y Yankees	at	Cleveland	8:08 p.m.	___NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS		L-A Dodgers	at	N-Y Mets	5:08 p.m.	___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON		New York	at	Washington	7 p.m.			Philadelphia	at	Orlando	7 p.m.			Toronto	at	Brooklyn	7:30 p.m.			Cleveland	at	Chicago	8 p.m.			Miami	at	Memphis	8 p.m.			Utah	at	Portland	10 p.m.			L.A. Lakers	at	Golden State	10:30 p.m.	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		Carolina	at	Pittsburgh	7 p.m.			San Jose	at	Winnipeg	8 p.m.			Anaheim	at	Colorado	9 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL		(2)Oregon	at	Purdue	8 p.m.			Oklahoma St.	at	(13)BYU	10:15 p.m.	___WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS		New York	at	Minnesota	8 p.m.	___

📢📰🎧 Sports Headlines for Friday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks football team (4-2) returns home Friday night to take on Newton(0-6) for Senior Recognition Night. 

Kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.&nbsp;at Gowans Stadium.

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 analysts Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato. Hutch High senior Matt Peterson will provide the NFHS video stream on the Hutch High&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a>&nbsp;Channel.

Game audio is available at kwbwradio.com of click <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>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Salthawks football team (4-2) returns home Friday night to take on Newton(0-6) for Senior Recognition Night. Kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.&nbsp;at Gowans Stadium.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 analysts Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato. Hutch High senior Matt Peterson will provide the NFHS video stream on the Hutch High&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/">NFHS Video Stream</a>&nbsp;Channel.Game audio is available at kwbwradio.com of click <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 to host Newton on Senior night

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/ Jeff Bolig (Kansas Sports Hall of Fame)

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 </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/ Jeff Bolig (Kansas Sports Hall of Fame)<div><iframe title="Reno County Coaches Show (Oct. 17, 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=sey9i-170e5b8-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 (Jeff Bolig)

McPHERSON, KANSAS –&nbsp;The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family that supported the expansion project.

In 2022, McPherson College announced the first-ever seven-figure gift made to Bulldog Athletics by Craig and Karen Holman of McPherson. The gift totaled more than $1 million for the expansion and remodeling of the Sport Center as part of the&nbsp;Building Community&nbsp;comprehensive fundraising campaign.

The athletic expansion and renovation project added over 5,200 square feet to the former Sport Center facility and remodeled another 5,000 square of existing space. The expansion included an all-new athletic training room with treatment tables, taping stations, four whirlpools, an exam room, and three offices. It also more than doubled the size of the existing weight room and includes brand-new state-of-the-art weight training machines and equipment. The renovation added lockers to the football locker room, increased storage space, and updated the weight room. The project was completed in February.

“It’s exciting to have this state-of-the-art athletic facility available for our students when we are competing to win in every sport,” said McPherson College President Michael Schneider. “I am grateful to the Holmans for their long-time support of Bulldog athletics and their significant support for future student-athletes.”

Craig and the couple’s children are McPherson College graduates. While at McPherson College, Craig was an outstanding tennis player. He won conference singles, was District 10 singles championships three times, and was selected for the all-conference team all four years. He serves the McPherson community as a financial advisor, owning an Ameriprise Financial practice. Craig is a McPherson College Board of Trustees member and serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Bulldog tennis teams. Karen has served the community as a registered nurse and helped instruct those seeking to become licensed practical nurses. She is a volunteer at Lincoln Elementary and plays the violin.

The Holman family has been loyal supporters of McPherson area tennis, particularly the Bulldog tennis program funding the Holman Family Tennis Courts on campus.

“The expansion and renovation of our athletic facilities has already paid great dividends in recruiting and is a tremendous asset to our current student-athletes and coaches,” said Josh Daume, McPherson College athletic director. “This has greatly enhanced the student-athlete experience at McPherson College, and we are truly thankful for the generosity of the Holman family in making this project a reality.”&nbsp;

As part of the Homecoming Campus Tour on Saturday, October 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the Holmans will be in the main lobby of Holman Fieldhouse to visit with alumni and community members. Visitors can also view the renovations to Holman Fieldhouse at that time.

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 </figure>TINA GOODWIN McPherson CollegeMcPHERSON, KANSAS –&nbsp;The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family that supported the expansion project.In 2022, McPherson College announced the first-ever seven-figure gift made to Bulldog Athletics by Craig and Karen Holman of McPherson. The gift totaled more than $1 million for the expansion and remodeling of the Sport Center as part of the&nbsp;Building Community&nbsp;comprehensive fundraising campaign.The athletic expansion and renovation project added over 5,200 square feet to the former Sport Center facility and remodeled another 5,000 square of existing space. The expansion included an all-new athletic training room with treatment tables, taping stations, four whirlpools, an exam room, and three offices. It also more than doubled the size of the existing weight room and includes brand-new state-of-the-art weight training machines and equipment. The renovation added lockers to the football locker room, increased storage space, and updated the weight room. The project was completed in February.“It’s exciting to have this state-of-the-art athletic facility available for our students when we are competing to win in every sport,” said McPherson College President Michael Schneider. “I am grateful to the Holmans for their long-time support of Bulldog athletics and their significant support for future student-athletes.”Craig and the couple’s children are McPherson College graduates. While at McPherson College, Craig was an outstanding tennis player. He won conference singles, was District 10 singles championships three times, and was selected for the all-conference team all four years. He serves the McPherson community as a financial advisor, owning an Ameriprise Financial practice. Craig is a McPherson College Board of Trustees member and serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Bulldog tennis teams. Karen has served the community as a registered nurse and helped instruct those seeking to become licensed practical nurses. She is a volunteer at Lincoln Elementary and plays the violin.The Holman family has been loyal supporters of McPherson area tennis, particularly the Bulldog tennis program funding the Holman Family Tennis Courts on campus.“The expansion and renovation of our athletic facilities has already paid great dividends in recruiting and is a tremendous asset to our current student-athletes and coaches,” said Josh Daume, McPherson College athletic director. “This has greatly enhanced the student-athlete experience at McPherson College, and we are truly thankful for the generosity of the Holman family in making this project a reality.”&nbsp;As part of the Homecoming Campus Tour on Saturday, October 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the Holmans will be in the main lobby of Holman Fieldhouse to visit with alumni and community members. Visitors can also view the renovations to Holman Fieldhouse at that time.