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MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;&ndash; Kansas State head football coach&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/chris-klieman/2502" rel="smarttag" rev="2502">Chris Klieman</a></dfn>&nbsp;announced Tuesday new titles of four coaching staff members for the 2025 season. <dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/nate-kaczor/2519" rel="smarttag" rev="2519">Nate Kaczor</a></dfn>&nbsp;is now the program's special teams coordinator and special assistant to the head coach,&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/matt-kardulis/2516" rel="smarttag" rev="2516">Matt Kardulis</a></dfn>&nbsp;is the assistant safeties coach,&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/sean-maguire/2518" rel="smarttag" rev="2518">Sean Maguire</a></dfn>&nbsp;is the assistant quarterbacks coach and&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/david-orloff/2517" rel="smarttag" rev="2517">David Orloff</a></dfn>&nbsp;is the outside linebackers coach. "Each of these coaches provides tremendous value to our staff, and we have been fortunate to add a secondary assistant at numerous positions," Klieman said. "They provide great support not only on the field, but they serve important functions in recruiting as well." Kaczor is in his second season at K-State after serving the 2024 campaign as the special teams quality control coach. A 16-year NFL veteran, Kaczor (pronounced KAT-sir) helped K-State players earn top-50 national rankings in five categories as&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/dylan-edwards/11921" rel="smarttag" rev="11921">Dylan Edwards</a></dfn>&nbsp;ranked fourth nationally in punt return touchdowns (1), 35th in combined kickoff return and punt return yards (438) and ranked 43rd in kickoff return average (19.9 yards), while kicker&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/chris-tennant/11816" rel="smarttag" rev="11816">Chris Tennant</a></dfn>&nbsp;ranked 41st in field goals per game (1.31) and field goal percentage (81.0%). A native of Scott City, Kansas, Kaczor came to K-State after working for the Jacksonville Jaguars (2008-11), Tennessee Titans (2012-15), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2016-18) and Washington Commanders (2019-23). Maguire finishes off an offensive assistant staff that also includes&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/drew-liddle/2515" rel="smarttag" rev="2515">Drew Liddle</a></dfn>, who was named the assistant offensive line coach on February 13. Maguire finished his first year at K-State in 2024 as an offensive analyst, helping the Wildcats in the top 15 nationally in four offensive categories and rank in the top 10 in school history in 15 game or season categories, while he assisted in the guidance of&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/avery-johnson/11768" rel="smarttag" rev="11768">Avery Johnson</a></dfn>, who set the school record with 25 touchdown passes a year ago. A native of Sparta, New Jersey, who is a former quarterback at Florida State, Maguire came to K-State after working one season at Buffalo and four seasons at Texas A&amp;M. Kardulis and Orloff each enter their fifth seasons at K-State in 2025 after serving the previous four years as a defensive quality control coach and defensive analyst, respectively. Both have helped K-State average 21.8 points allowed per game over the last four seasons &ndash; a span of 53 games &ndash; to rank 24th nationally, 17th among Power 4 teams and third among current Big 12 teams. Additionally, the Wildcats have forced a combined 62 turnovers the last three seasons to rank first among current Big 12 schools. A native of Burnsville, North Carolina, Kardulis came to Manhattan after spending the previous two seasons on staff at Virginia Tech as a defensive graduate assistant. Prior to his stint in Blacksburg, he spent one year apiece as a defensive quality control coach at Campbell, video coordinator and running backs coach at Emory &amp; Henry College, and defensive graduate assistant at Frostburg State. He played defensive back for five years at Emory &amp; Henry College. Orloff, who hails from Laguna Niguel, California, came to Kansas State after working the previous three seasons at Syracuse as a graduate assistant working with the linebackers, while he later was a quality control coach for the Orange. He spent the previous three seasons as a defensive and special teams graduate assistant at UNLV. Orloff earned his undergraduate degree from San Jose State as he was an offensive undergraduate assistant for the Spartans for five seasons.</div>

🏈 Klieman announces K-State staff promotions

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) continued announcing on Tuesday its regional sites for the 2025 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all tournament.&nbsp;

Charles Koch Arena in Wichita will once again host a regional for the sixth time, while Municipal Arena in Kansas City will host for the first time.

The Wichita regional will take place July 18-22, while the Kansas City regional goes from July 19-23.

The AfterShocks, the Wichita State alumni team will be the host team once again in the Wichita region.

JHX Hoops (pronounced Jayhawks Hoops), the Kansas alumni team and Purple Reign, the KSU alumni team will join as hosts for the Kansas City region.

Tickets for TBT will go on sale on May 6. You can find out more information on the Wichita regional by <a href="https://tbthoops.com/tickets/wichita/">clicking here</a>, or the Kansas City regional by <a href="https://tbthoops.com/tickets/kansas-city/">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Basketball Tournament (TBT) continued announcing on Tuesday its regional sites for the 2025 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all tournament.&nbsp;Charles Koch Arena in Wichita will once again host a regional for the sixth time, while Municipal Arena in Kansas City will host for the first time.The Wichita regional will take place July 18-22, while the Kansas City regional goes from July 19-23.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TBT IS COMING TO KANSAS CITY‼️ TBT’s KC Regional will be hosted by the Kansas Alumni (<a href="https://twitter.com/JHXhoopsTBT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JHXhoopsTBT</a>) &amp; KState Alumni (<a href="https://twitter.com/PurpleReignTBT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PurpleReignTBT</a>) from July 18-23 at Municipal Arena! Will one of these teams host TBT’s $1MILLION Championship!? Ticket/Team Updates: <a href="https://t.co/GIflZouCkv">https://t.co/GIflZouCkv</a> <a href="https://t.co/DtOuCRnr7t">pic.twitter.com/DtOuCRnr7t</a>&mdash; TBT (@thetournament) <a href="https://twitter.com/thetournament/status/1894402040853336082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The AfterShocks, the Wichita State alumni team will be the host team once again in the Wichita region.JHX Hoops (pronounced Jayhawks Hoops), the Kansas alumni team and Purple Reign, the KSU alumni team will join as hosts for the Kansas City region.Tickets for TBT will go on sale on May 6. You can find out more information on the Wichita regional by <a href="https://tbthoops.com/tickets/wichita/">clicking here</a>, or the Kansas City regional by <a href="https://tbthoops.com/tickets/kansas-city/">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;

🏀 Wichita and Kansas City are TBT regional sites

Area high school basketball schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 25.&nbsp;

Buhler at Winfield Central Christian School at Otis-Bison (Boys only in 1A-II Sub-State) Fairfield at Kiowa County (Boys only in 1A-I Sub-State) Halstead at Hoisington Haven at Nickerson Hesston at Great Bend Hutch High at Maize Lyons vs. Minneapolis McPherson at Mulvane McPherson-Elyria Christian Newton at Salina Central Pratt at Hillsboro Pretty Prairie vs. Pratt-Skyline (Boys only in 1A-I Sub-State) Smoky Valley at Larned Sterling vs. Sedgwick

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 </figure>Area high school basketball schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 25.&nbsp;Buhler at Winfield Central Christian School at Otis-Bison (Boys only in 1A-II Sub-State) Fairfield at Kiowa County (Boys only in 1A-I Sub-State) Halstead at Hoisington Haven at Nickerson Hesston at Great Bend Hutch High at Maize Lyons vs. Minneapolis McPherson at Mulvane McPherson-Elyria Christian Newton at Salina Central Pratt at Hillsboro Pretty Prairie vs. Pratt-Skyline (Boys only in 1A-I Sub-State) Smoky Valley at Larned Sterling vs. Sedgwick

🏀 Area high school hoops schedule for Feb. 25

[12] Fairfield (5-14) at [5] Kiowa County (14-4), 7 p.m.

[6] Pretty Prairie (14-5) vs. [11] Pratt-Skyline, 7:30 p.m.

[9] Central Christian School (8-10) at [8] Otis-Bison (8-10), 7 p.m.

McPherson-Elyria Christian Sub-State

[12] Burrton (0-13) at [5] Altoona Midway (10-9), 7 p.m.

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 </figure>1A Division I (Boys)Kiowa County Sub-State[12] Fairfield (5-14) at [5] Kiowa County (14-4), 7 p.m.[6] Pretty Prairie (14-5) vs. [11] Pratt-Skyline, 7:30 p.m.1A Division II (Boys)Dighton Sub-State[9] Central Christian School (8-10) at [8] Otis-Bison (8-10), 7 p.m.McPherson-Elyria Christian Sub-State[1] McPherson-Elyria Christian - BYE[12] Burrton (0-13) at [5] Altoona Midway (10-9), 7 p.m.

🏀 1A boys sub-state action this evening

Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mazza_antony_9347">Anthony Mazza</a>&nbsp;continued his torrid start to the 2025 season on Monday evening, hitting an extra-inning walk-off home run to lead the No. 21-ranked Hutchinson Community College baseball team over Des Moines Area Community College at Hobart-Detter Field.

Mazza's solo home run came with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning as Hutchinson defeated DMACC 4-3 to complete a 2-0 day on Monday.

The Blue Dragons are now 7-0 for the second-straight year, while Des Moines Area fell to 5-6. The Dragons and Bears will play a pair of seven-inning games to close out the three-game series beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hobart-Detter Field.

Mazza hit the Blue Dragons' first walk-off home run since Blake Bradford hit a walk-off inside-the-park home run to defeat Colby 8-7 on April 21, 2024. The last out-of-the-park walk-off homer by a Blue Dragon was by Tyler DeLong on May 14, 2021 for an 11-10 win over Allen at Hobart-Detter Field.

The Blue Dragons had just two hits after the third inning and the Bears tied the game at 3-3 in the fifth on a solo home run by Jackson Manning. With bases empty and two out in the bottom of the eighth, Mazza hit a 2-2 pitch off Gage Miller over the right-field wall for the game-winning home run.

The Blue Dragon bullpen stepped up late in the game to keep the Bears from cashing on several threats.

<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mccombs_noah_7a9n">Noah McCombs</a>&nbsp;gave up a leadoff double to Colin Driscoll in the sixth, but struck out the next three batters to strand the runner at second. DMACC loaded the bases with one out in the top of the seventh and McCombs got a strikeout and groundout to shortstop&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/stokes_taber_u8n0">Taber Stokes</a>&nbsp;to end that threat. Then in the top of the eighth against winning pitcher Collin Flores (1-0), the Bears got two baserunner via hit batsmen with one out, Florida got out of the inning with a called third strike and flyball to right field to end that threat.

The Dragons left 11 runners on bases, while Des Moines Area stranded 10.

Mazza had his sixth multi-hit game in seven games, going 2 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored. Mazza has started the season going 16 for 24 (.667) with eight RBIs.

The Dragons had a season-low seven hits.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/herrmann_jarrett_kvsa">Jarrett Herrmann</a>&nbsp;was 1 for 2 with a pair of RBIs. He had an RBI single in the first for a 1-0 Dragon lead. The Dragons took a 3-2 lead on the fourth when Herrmann was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forcing home Mazza.

Five Blue Dragon pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts against the Bears. Starter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/roehler_trenton_pudh">Trenton Roehler</a>&nbsp;had two strikeouts in one inning.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/rosser_lachlan_s3z7">Lachlan Rosser</a>&nbsp;had a season-high six strikeouts in three innings. McCombs had four strikeouts and Flores added one strikeout.

Des Moines Area, which defeated Highland 4-0 earlier on Monday, out-hit the Dragons 8-7.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740493641273.jpeg" alt="Freshman Anthony Mazza hits a walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead the No. 21 Blue Dragons to a 4-3 win over Des Moines Area CC on Monday at Hobart-Detter Field. (Sammi Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)" />
 <figcaption>Freshman Anthony Mazza hits a walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead the No. 21 Blue Dragons to a 4-3 win over Des Moines Area CC on Monday at Hobart-Detter Field. (Sammi Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hutchinson CC Sports InformationFreshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mazza_antony_9347">Anthony Mazza</a>&nbsp;continued his torrid start to the 2025 season on Monday evening, hitting an extra-inning walk-off home run to lead the No. 21-ranked Hutchinson Community College baseball team over Des Moines Area Community College at Hobart-Detter Field.Mazza's solo home run came with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning as Hutchinson defeated DMACC 4-3 to complete a 2-0 day on Monday.The Blue Dragons are now 7-0 for the second-straight year, while Des Moines Area fell to 5-6. The Dragons and Bears will play a pair of seven-inning games to close out the three-game series beginning at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hobart-Detter Field.Mazza hit the Blue Dragons' first walk-off home run since Blake Bradford hit a walk-off inside-the-park home run to defeat Colby 8-7 on April 21, 2024. The last out-of-the-park walk-off homer by a Blue Dragon was by Tyler DeLong on May 14, 2021 for an 11-10 win over Allen at Hobart-Detter Field.The Blue Dragons had just two hits after the third inning and the Bears tied the game at 3-3 in the fifth on a solo home run by Jackson Manning. With bases empty and two out in the bottom of the eighth, Mazza hit a 2-2 pitch off Gage Miller over the right-field wall for the game-winning home run.The Blue Dragon bullpen stepped up late in the game to keep the Bears from cashing on several threats.<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mccombs_noah_7a9n">Noah McCombs</a>&nbsp;gave up a leadoff double to Colin Driscoll in the sixth, but struck out the next three batters to strand the runner at second. DMACC loaded the bases with one out in the top of the seventh and McCombs got a strikeout and groundout to shortstop&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/stokes_taber_u8n0">Taber Stokes</a>&nbsp;to end that threat. Then in the top of the eighth against winning pitcher Collin Flores (1-0), the Bears got two baserunner via hit batsmen with one out, Florida got out of the inning with a called third strike and flyball to right field to end that threat.The Dragons left 11 runners on bases, while Des Moines Area stranded 10.Mazza had his sixth multi-hit game in seven games, going 2 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored. Mazza has started the season going 16 for 24 (.667) with eight RBIs.The Dragons had a season-low seven hits.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/herrmann_jarrett_kvsa">Jarrett Herrmann</a>&nbsp;was 1 for 2 with a pair of RBIs. He had an RBI single in the first for a 1-0 Dragon lead. The Dragons took a 3-2 lead on the fourth when Herrmann was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, forcing home Mazza.Five Blue Dragon pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts against the Bears. Starter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/roehler_trenton_pudh">Trenton Roehler</a>&nbsp;had two strikeouts in one inning.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/rosser_lachlan_s3z7">Lachlan Rosser</a>&nbsp;had a season-high six strikeouts in three innings. McCombs had four strikeouts and Flores added one strikeout.Des Moines Area, which defeated Highland 4-0 earlier on Monday, out-hit the Dragons 8-7.

⚾ Mazza hits extra-inning walk-off homer to top DMACC

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 <figcaption>Center fielder Scotty Fegen makes a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch in deep center field to end the third inning in the No. 21 Blue Dragons' 10-5 win over Highland on Monday at Hobart-Detter Field (Sammi Carpenter/Blue Dragon Sports Information)</figcaption>
 </figure><div>Hutchinson CC Sports Information
The No. 21-ranked Hutchinson Community College baseball team scored nine runs in its first three innings and used that strong start against the Highland Scotties to roll to 6-0 to start the season on Monday afternoon at Hobart-Detter Field.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/allen_griffin_bmj4">Nick Glantz</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/fegen_scotty_n1yk">Scotty Fegen</a>&nbsp;had two RBIs each and four Blue Dragon pitchers combined for nine strikeouts as Hutchinson defeated Highland 10-5.
The Blue Dragons improved to 6-0 for the second-straight season. Highland lost its eighth game in a row and is now 1-9. Earlier in the day, Highland lost to Des Moines Area 4-0.
Hutchinson immediately jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. Glantz hit a two-run double to right field, Jarrett Herman had an RBI groundout and Eli Duncan hit an RBI double for a 4-0 lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mazza_antony_9347">Anthony Mazza</a>&nbsp;scored an unearned run in the second on a passed ball for a 5-1 lead.
The Dragons struck for four more runs in the third. Fegen delivered a two-run double to score Herman and Duncan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/griffin_leo_z3t1">Leo Griffin</a>&nbsp;scored on a throwing errors on Fegen's hit. Fegen scored on a wild pitch to give the Dragons a 9-1 lead.
Mazza had his fifth multi-hit game in six games to start the season going 3 for 4 with three singles and two runs scored to lead the Blue Dragons.
Glantz went 2 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and a stolen base. Fegen was 2 for 3 with a run and two RBIs.
The Blue Dragons had 10 hits, reaching double figures in hits for the fourth time in six games.
The Dragons used four pitchers against the Scotties.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/ainsworth_seth_huwf">Seth Ainsworth</a>&nbsp;(1-0) was the winning pitcher with four strikeouts in two innings of relief. Ainsworth allowed two hits and one run.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/wolcott_jake_0h6q">Jake Wolcott</a>&nbsp;started and worked the first three innings, allowing one run and two hits. Highland had Wolcott on the ropes in the third inning with two runners on with two out, Fegen got the Blue Dragons out of the inning with a spectacular running, over-the-shoulder catch running toward the center-field fence for the final out of the inning.
<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/phillips_brandt_fntp">Brandt Phillips</a>&nbsp;made his Blue Dragon debut and struck out the three batters he faced.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluedragonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/pasteur_beau_5exl">Beau Pasteur</a>&nbsp;worked the seventh for the Dragons.
Isaiah White and Blaine Young had two hits each to lead Highland's nine-hit attack.</div>

⚾ Blue Dragons strong start enough to knock off Scotties

AP Sports Summary for February 25th, 2025:

Injured Embiid sits out 38th game for 76ers. What does the future hold for the 2-time scoring champ?

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was ruled out of Monday's game against Chicago with an injured left knee. Embiid underwent testing on Monday and more exams were scheduled for this week. The oft-injured Embiid missed his 38th game of the season for the sagging Sixers, and all options from rest to surgery to playing through pain remain on the table, depending on the results of the testing and imaging. Coach Nick Nurse declined to say that Embiid has played his last game of the season.

Luka Doncic's new Lakers teammates say he's ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the trade

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Just over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world, Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Doncic's new teammates and coaches all believe he'll be ready and eager for this quick showdown with the team that abruptly shipped him out of the city where he earned five All-NBA selections, where he led last season's team to the NBA finals, and where he expected to spend the rest of his career. Doncic declined to speak to reporters Monday after the Lakers' practice.

An unidentified team has proposed banning the tush push used so successfully by the Eagles

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One NFL team is proposing an end to the tush push play the Philadelphia Eagles have used so successfully at the goal line and in short-yardage situations, including during their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. According to NFL Network and the Washington Post, league executive Troy Vincent said Monday that a team submitted a proposal to ban the play. Vincent didn't identify the team. The tush push is a modified quarterback sneak where two teammates behind Jalen Hurts push him forward to help him try to gain the yardage necessary for a first down or touchdown.

Cleveland Guardians owner Lawrence J. Dolan dies at 94

CLEVELAND (AP) — Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's Major League Baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94. The Cleveland Guardians said in a statement Monday that Dolan died Sunday night of natural causes. Dolan, a Cleveland native, bought the team from Richard Jacobs in 2000 for $320 million. The Dolan family is the longest-tenured ownership group in Cleveland franchise history. The franchise was known as the Cleveland Indians before changing its name to the Guardians after the 2021 season. Over the past 24 seasons, Cleveland has won seven American League Central Division titles, made nine postseason appearances and advanced to the 2016 World Series before losing to the Chicago Cubs.

NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positions

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The hopes of many NFL teams will start taking shape this week as the league's annual scouting combine begins in Indianapolis. As usual, there's plenty to debate. There doesn't appear to be a clear-cut No. 1 overall pick or a top quarterback yet. Scouts are still trying to determine whether Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter would be more productive as a shutdown cornerback, a playmaking receiver or both. And with 329 players arriving starting Tuesday, teams will be looking to get answers to some of their biggest questions.

Broncos assistant coach Michael Wilhoite arrested after being accused of punching a police officer

DENVER (AP) — An assistant coach for the Denver Broncos is facing a felony assault charge after being accused of punching a police officer in the face at Denver International Airport. Outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault on a police officer and booked into the Denver jail on Sunday, according to jail records. A judge set a $5,000 bond on Monday.

Galatasaray accuses Jose Mourinho of making racist comments after Turkish league game

ISTANBUL (AP) — Galatasaray plans to start criminal proceedings against Jose Mourinho and file complaints with soccer's governing body after accusing the Fenerbahce coach of making racist comments after a Turkish league game. The league leaders issued a statement after Monday's 0-0 draw with Fenerbahce announcing the action against Mourinho, the 62-year-old Portuguese coach who moved to Turkey from Roma last year after stints at high-profile clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan. Mourinho was fined and suspended earlier in the season for a tirade against local match officials and the league. His comments this time after a game between the league's top two teams have sparked further criticism.

Wizards finally hold a team under 100 points, the last NBA team to do so this season

WASHINGTON (AP) — It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Marcus Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn to 12 points in the fourth quarter of their 107-99 victory over the Nets on Monday night. Washington was the only team in the NBA that hadn't kept an opponent in double digits this season, but the Wizards finally did it in Smart's second game with them. Washington acquired Smart from Memphis in a recent trade. He was the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year with Boston.

Morrissey, Scheifele rally Jets to 2-1 overtime win over Sharks for 10th straight

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Josh Morrissey scored the tying goal in the final minute of regulation and Mark Scheifele got the winner 1:33 into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 for their franchise-record 10th straight win. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 17 saves for the Jets. William Eklund scored for San Jose, and Vitek Vanecek had 33 saves. Morrissey tied it with a slap shot from the top of the circle with 26 seconds left after Hellebuyck was pulled for his eighth of the season. In the extra period, Scheifele scored on a backhand shot for his 32nd. It was also the 329th of his career to become the Jets' franchise leader, passing Ilya Kovalchuk's mark set when the team was the Atlanta Thrashers.

Manaea is expected to miss start of Mets season with oblique strain. Madrigal has fractured shoulder

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets starter Sean Manaea is expected to begin the season on the injured list because of a right oblique strain. Manaea said Monday that he had been dealing with the issue since getting to spring training. He says it never got worse but never improved. The left-hander was the Mets' top starter last season and then got a $75 million, three-year contract. He had an MRI over the weekend and won't throw for two to three weeks. Manager Carlos Mendoza also said infielder Nick Madrigal fractured his non-throwing shoulder in a spring training game Sunday.

Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:

		Atlanta	at	Baltimore	4:05 p.m.	(Canceled)

		Toronto	at	Detroit	1:05 p.m.	(Canceled)

		Minnesota	at	Tampa Bay	1:05 p.m.	(Canceled)

		N-Y Yankees	at	Boston	4:05 p.m.	(Canceled)

		Pittsburgh	at	Philadelphia	1:05 p.m.	(Canceled)

Final OT	Minnesota	131	Oklahoma City	128	

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 </figure>AP Sports Summary for February 25th, 2025:Injured Embiid sits out 38th game for 76ers. What does the future hold for the 2-time scoring champ?PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was ruled out of Monday's game against Chicago with an injured left knee. Embiid underwent testing on Monday and more exams were scheduled for this week. The oft-injured Embiid missed his 38th game of the season for the sagging Sixers, and all options from rest to surgery to playing through pain remain on the table, depending on the results of the testing and imaging. Coach Nick Nurse declined to say that Embiid has played his last game of the season.Luka Doncic's new Lakers teammates say he's ready to face the Mavericks 3 weeks after the tradeEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Just over three weeks after the trade that stunned the sports world, Luka Doncic and his Los Angeles Lakers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Doncic's new teammates and coaches all believe he'll be ready and eager for this quick showdown with the team that abruptly shipped him out of the city where he earned five All-NBA selections, where he led last season's team to the NBA finals, and where he expected to spend the rest of his career. Doncic declined to speak to reporters Monday after the Lakers' practice.An unidentified team has proposed banning the tush push used so successfully by the EaglesINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One NFL team is proposing an end to the tush push play the Philadelphia Eagles have used so successfully at the goal line and in short-yardage situations, including during their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. According to NFL Network and the Washington Post, league executive Troy Vincent said Monday that a team submitted a proposal to ban the play. Vincent didn't identify the team. The tush push is a modified quarterback sneak where two teammates behind Jalen Hurts push him forward to help him try to gain the yardage necessary for a first down or touchdown.Cleveland Guardians owner Lawrence J. Dolan dies at 94CLEVELAND (AP) — Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's Major League Baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94. The Cleveland Guardians said in a statement Monday that Dolan died Sunday night of natural causes. Dolan, a Cleveland native, bought the team from Richard Jacobs in 2000 for $320 million. The Dolan family is the longest-tenured ownership group in Cleveland franchise history. The franchise was known as the Cleveland Indians before changing its name to the Guardians after the 2021 season. Over the past 24 seasons, Cleveland has won seven American League Central Division titles, made nine postseason appearances and advanced to the 2016 World Series before losing to the Chicago Cubs.NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positionsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The hopes of many NFL teams will start taking shape this week as the league's annual scouting combine begins in Indianapolis. As usual, there's plenty to debate. There doesn't appear to be a clear-cut No. 1 overall pick or a top quarterback yet. Scouts are still trying to determine whether Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter would be more productive as a shutdown cornerback, a playmaking receiver or both. And with 329 players arriving starting Tuesday, teams will be looking to get answers to some of their biggest questions.Broncos assistant coach Michael Wilhoite arrested after being accused of punching a police officerDENVER (AP) — An assistant coach for the Denver Broncos is facing a felony assault charge after being accused of punching a police officer in the face at Denver International Airport. Outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault on a police officer and booked into the Denver jail on Sunday, according to jail records. A judge set a $5,000 bond on Monday.Galatasaray accuses Jose Mourinho of making racist comments after Turkish league gameISTANBUL (AP) — Galatasaray plans to start criminal proceedings against Jose Mourinho and file complaints with soccer's governing body after accusing the Fenerbahce coach of making racist comments after a Turkish league game. The league leaders issued a statement after Monday's 0-0 draw with Fenerbahce announcing the action against Mourinho, the 62-year-old Portuguese coach who moved to Turkey from Roma last year after stints at high-profile clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan. Mourinho was fined and suspended earlier in the season for a tirade against local match officials and the league. His comments this time after a game between the league's top two teams have sparked further criticism.Wizards finally hold a team under 100 points, the last NBA team to do so this seasonWASHINGTON (AP) — It took 57 games for the Washington Wizards to hold a team under 100 points this season. Marcus Smart and the Wizards held Brooklyn to 12 points in the fourth quarter of their 107-99 victory over the Nets on Monday night. Washington was the only team in the NBA that hadn't kept an opponent in double digits this season, but the Wizards finally did it in Smart's second game with them. Washington acquired Smart from Memphis in a recent trade. He was the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year with Boston.Morrissey, Scheifele rally Jets to 2-1 overtime win over Sharks for 10th straightWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Josh Morrissey scored the tying goal in the final minute of regulation and Mark Scheifele got the winner 1:33 into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 for their franchise-record 10th straight win. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 17 saves for the Jets. William Eklund scored for San Jose, and Vitek Vanecek had 33 saves. Morrissey tied it with a slap shot from the top of the circle with 26 seconds left after Hellebuyck was pulled for his eighth of the season. In the extra period, Scheifele scored on a backhand shot for his 32nd. It was also the 329th of his career to become the Jets' franchise leader, passing Ilya Kovalchuk's mark set when the team was the Atlanta Thrashers.Manaea is expected to miss start of Mets season with oblique strain. Madrigal has fractured shoulderPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets starter Sean Manaea is expected to begin the season on the injured list because of a right oblique strain. Manaea said Monday that he had been dealing with the issue since getting to spring training. He says it never got worse but never improved. The left-hander was the Mets' top starter last season and then got a $75 million, three-year contract. He had an MRI over the weekend and won't throw for two to three weeks. Manager Carlos Mendoza also said infielder Nick Madrigal fractured his non-throwing shoulder in a spring training game Sunday.AP-ScorecardHere are the scores from yesterday's sports events:___INTERLEAGUE		Miami	at	Houston	1:05 p.m.	(Canceled)		Atlanta	at	Baltimore	4:05 p.m.	(Canceled)Final	L.A. Angels	7	San Francisco	4	Final	Arizona	4	Cleveland	3	Final	Seattle	12	Milwaukee	8	___AMERICAN LEAGUE		Toronto	at	Detroit	1:05 p.m.	(Canceled)		Minnesota	at	Tampa Bay	1:05 p.m.	(Canceled)		N-Y Yankees	at	Boston	4:05 p.m.	(Canceled)Final	Texas	11	Chicago White Sox	3	Final	Athletics	1	Kansas City	1	___NATIONAL LEAGUE		Pittsburgh	at	Philadelphia	1:05 p.m.	(Canceled)Final	St. Louis	7	N.Y. Mets	4	Final	Cincinnati	8	L.A. Dodgers	1	Final	Chicago Cubs	10	San Diego	5	Final	Colorado	2	San Francisco	2	___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Denver	125	Indiana	116	Final	Chicago	142	Philadelphia	110	Final	Detroit	106	L.A. Clippers	97	Final	Washington	107	Brooklyn	99	Final	Atlanta	98	Miami	86	Final OT	Minnesota	131	Oklahoma City	128	Final	Portland	114	Utah	112	Final	Sacramento	130	Charlotte	88	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFinal OT	Winnipeg	2	San Jose	1	Final	Los Angeles	5	Vegas	2	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	(4)Houston	69	(10)Texas Tech	61	Final	(15)Michigan	49	Nebraska	46	___TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE___INTERLEAGUE		Boston	at	Atlanta	1:05 p.m.			N-Y Mets	at	Houston	1:05 p.m.			Philadelphia	at	Tampa Bay	1:05 p.m.			St. Louis	at	Toronto	1:07 p.m.			San Francisco	at	Athletics	3:05 p.m.			Milwaukee	at	Cleveland	3:05 p.m.			Seattle	at	L-A Dodgers	3:05 p.m.			Chi White Sox	at	Colorado	3:10 p.m.			L-A Angels	at	San Diego	3:10 p.m.	___AMERICAN LEAGUE		Detroit	at	Baltimore	1:05 p.m.			N-Y Yankees	at	Minnesota	1:05 p.m.			Kansas City	at	Texas	3:05 p.m.	___NATIONAL LEAGUE		Atlanta	at	Pittsburgh	1:05 p.m.			Washington	at	Miami	1:10 p.m.			Arizona	at	Chi Cubs	3:05 p.m.	___NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION		Boston	at	Toronto	7 p.m.			Cleveland	at	Orlando	7:30 p.m.			Milwaukee	at	Houston	8 p.m.			Phoenix	at	Memphis	8 p.m.			San Antonio	at	New Orleans	8 p.m.			Charlotte	at	Golden State	10 p.m.			Dallas	at	L.A. Lakers	10 p.m.	___NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE		Anaheim	at	Buffalo	7 p.m.			Calgary	at	Washington	7 p.m.			Carolina	at	Montreal	7 p.m.			Dallas	at	Columbus	7 p.m.			Pittsburgh	at	Philadelphia	7 p.m.			Toronto	at	Boston	7 p.m.			Edmonton	at	Tampa Bay	7:30 p.m.			N-Y Rangers	at	N-Y Islanders	7:30 p.m.			Detroit	at	Minnesota	8 p.m.			Florida	at	Nashville	8 p.m.			Seattle	at	St. Louis	8 p.m.			Chicago	at	Utah	9 p.m.	___TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL		(2)Duke	at	Miami	7 p.m.			(3)Florida	at	Georgia	7 p.m.			(5)Tennessee	at	LSU	9 p.m.			(24)Mississippi St.	at	(6)Alabama	9 p.m.			(9)Iowa St.	at	Oklahoma St.	8 p.m.			Washington	at	(11)Wisconsin	9 p.m.			South Carolina	at	(14)Missouri	9 p.m.			(19)Louisville	at	Virginia Tech	9 p.m.			Providence	at	(21)Marquette	7 p.m.

📢📰 Sports Headlines for Tuesday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutch High Salthawk Basketball teams start their final road trip tonight with a doubleheader vs the Maize Eagles.

Both games should be competitive.&nbsp;The Eagle Girls are 5-13 and are currently coming off an overtime win over Campus. Hutchinson comes in 12-5, and have won five games in a row and are fighting for a first round sub-state home game.

The Eagle Boys are 13-5 and currently own a six game winning streak. Hutchinson comes in 9-8, and have won five games in a row.

Catch all the action on <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm</a> with the award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew, consisting of the recently announced KSHSAA Sportscaster of the year, Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play call and Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato with in-depth analysis. Pregame starts at 5:45 p.m. followed by the opening tip at 6 p.m. The Hutch High boys game will follow at around 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;

You have a choice. The video broadcast of both games will also available on the <a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/hutchinson/organization/8/hutchinson-high-school/team/26735/girls-varsity-basketball/schedule?date=2024-12-01T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&amp;range=Month&amp;s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2NmRmNTg0ZDM5NThmZmZhY2ViMzYxZmI%3D&amp;ss=2024">Hutch High hudl.tv fan page</a>&nbsp;and on the <a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/maize-high-school-maize-ks/gamc71c7ca27f">NFHS&nbsp; Network Maize High Channel.</a> You can subscribe to either network.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740476806697.jpeg" alt="Hutch High travels to Maize tonight&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Hutch High travels to Maize tonight&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutch High Salthawk Basketball teams start their final road trip tonight with a doubleheader vs the Maize Eagles.Both games should be competitive.&nbsp;The Eagle Girls are 5-13 and are currently coming off an overtime win over Campus. Hutchinson comes in 12-5, and have won five games in a row and are fighting for a first round sub-state home game.The Eagle Boys are 13-5 and currently own a six game winning streak. Hutchinson comes in 9-8, and have won five games in a row.Audio Steam and local radio:Catch all the action on <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">KWBW Radio 1450am/98.5fm</a> with the award winning EAGLE Media sportscast crew, consisting of the recently announced KSHSAA Sportscaster of the year, Glen Grunwald with the play-by-play call and Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato with in-depth analysis. Pregame starts at 5:45 p.m. followed by the opening tip at 6 p.m. The Hutch High boys game will follow at around 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;Video Stream:You have a choice. The video broadcast of both games will also available on the <a href="https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/hutchinson/organization/8/hutchinson-high-school/team/26735/girls-varsity-basketball/schedule?date=2024-12-01T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&amp;range=Month&amp;s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2NmRmNTg0ZDM5NThmZmZhY2ViMzYxZmI%3D&amp;ss=2024">Hutch High hudl.tv fan page</a>&nbsp;and on the <a href="https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/maize-high-school-maize-ks/gamc71c7ca27f">NFHS&nbsp; Network Maize High Channel.</a> You can subscribe to either network.Girls Game vs Maize on hudl.tv:<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2217840?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>Boys Game vs Maize on hudl.tv:<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2217841?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>

🎧🎥🏀 Hutch High travels to Maize tonight

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help Kansas defeat Colorado 71-64 on Monday night.

Dickinson made 13 of 18 shots and 6 of 10 free throws for the Jayhawks (19-9, 10-7 Big 12 Conference), who fell out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since Feb. 8, 2021, after losing three of five before arriving in Boulder. It was the 12th double-double this season for Dickinson.

KJ Adams had 15 points for Kansas and Rylan Griffen scored 10.

Bangot Dak had 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting to lead the Buffaloes (11-17, 2-15), who had won two of three following a 13-game losing streak. Julian Hammond III scored 11.

Kansas only trailed in the game for 20 seconds, but the Buffaloes wouldn't go away.

Dickinson had 15 points by halftime to help the Jayhawks take a 37-32 lead.

Colorado took its only lead when Hammond scored in the paint to make it 39-38 with 15:39 remaining. Dickinson answered with a jumper and a three-point play and Kansas never trailed again. The Buffaloes managed to even the score twice and trailed 62-60 after Hammond nailed a 3-pointer with 4:12 left. They would get no closer.

The Jayhawks move a half-game behind 25th-ranked BYU for fifth place in the conference with three games left in the regular season.

Kansas has won three in a row and 22 of the last 23 matchups with the Buffaloes and leads the all-time series 126-40.

Kansas will host No. 10 Texas Tech on Saturday. Colorado plays at Kansas State on Sunday.

<figure>
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 </figure>BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help Kansas defeat Colorado 71-64 on Monday night.Dickinson made 13 of 18 shots and 6 of 10 free throws for the Jayhawks (19-9, 10-7 Big 12 Conference), who fell out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since Feb. 8, 2021, after losing three of five before arriving in Boulder. It was the 12th double-double this season for Dickinson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740481039517.png" alt="Photo Kansas Athletics" />
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 </figure>KJ Adams had 15 points for Kansas and Rylan Griffen scored 10.Bangot Dak had 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting to lead the Buffaloes (11-17, 2-15), who had won two of three following a 13-game losing streak. Julian Hammond III scored 11.Kansas only trailed in the game for 20 seconds, but the Buffaloes wouldn't go away.Dickinson had 15 points by halftime to help the Jayhawks take a 37-32 lead.Colorado took its only lead when Hammond scored in the paint to make it 39-38 with 15:39 remaining. Dickinson answered with a jumper and a three-point play and Kansas never trailed again. The Buffaloes managed to even the score twice and trailed 62-60 after Hammond nailed a 3-pointer with 4:12 left. They would get no closer.The Jayhawks move a half-game behind 25th-ranked BYU for fifth place in the conference with three games left in the regular season.Kansas has won three in a row and 22 of the last 23 matchups with the Buffaloes and leads the all-time series 126-40.Kansas will host No. 10 Texas Tech on Saturday. Colorado plays at Kansas State on Sunday.___

🏀 Hunter Dickinson posts double-double to lead Kansas over Colorado

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 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Wichita State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure><div>Wichita State Athletics
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HONOLULU, Hawaii --&nbsp;Safea Villaruz-Mauai hit two home runs, including a grand slam, as Chaminade defeated Wichita State 6-4 on Monday evening at Les Murakami Stadium. Wichita State hit into three double plays and stranded nine baserunners, coming up short despite outhitting the Silverswords, 11-4. Villaruz-Mauai&nbsp;staked Chaminade to a 4-0 lead just five hitters into the first inning. Wichita State starter&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/mj-seo/9403" rel="smarttag" rev="9403" data-airgap-id="51">MJ Seo</a></dfn>&nbsp;(0-1) walked two and hit a batter to load the bases with one out and&nbsp;Villaruz-Mauai&nbsp;lined a grand slam over the wall in right for an early Silverswords lead. WSU got three runs back in the next half inning, one via a&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/lane-haworth/9180" rel="smarttag" rev="9180" data-airgap-id="52">Lane Haworth</a></dfn>&nbsp;RBI single and two more courtesy of&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/logan-kreske/9184" rel="smarttag" rev="9184" data-airgap-id="53">Logan Kreske's</a></dfn>&nbsp;first Wichita State hit, a two-run single that made it 4-3. Villaruz-Mauai&nbsp;struck again in the bottom of the third, slicing a solo home run to left-center that extended the Chaminade lead to 5-3. A suicide squeeze bunt from Trysten Mooney in the fourth restored the advantage to 6-3. The Shockers had multiple chances over the late innings to cut into the lead, but stranded runners at second and third in the sixth, first and second in the seventh, and a golden opportunity in the eighth. In that frame, WSU loaded the bases with nobody out then got a pinch-hit RBI single from&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/cole-dillon/9411" rel="smarttag" rev="9411" data-airgap-id="54">Cole Dillon</a></dfn>&nbsp;that trimmed the Silverswords lead to 6-4. Chaminade reliever&nbsp;Mac Zawistoski induced a strikeout and a double play to escape the threat and Joseph Perez worked a 1-2-3 ninth to nail down his second save. Ryan Shimabukuro (1-0) picked up the win, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings after Chaminade starter Brennan Panis went the first 3.2. <dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/caleb-anderson/9173" rel="smarttag" rev="9173" data-airgap-id="55">Caleb Anderson</a></dfn>,&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/jc-dermody/9399" rel="smarttag" rev="9399" data-airgap-id="56">JC Dermody</a></dfn>,&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/arnad-mulamekic/9398" rel="smarttag" rev="9398" data-airgap-id="57">Arnad Mulamekic</a></dfn>&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/jeremiah-arnett/9174" rel="smarttag" rev="9174" data-airgap-id="58">Jeremiah Arnett</a></dfn>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/nick-potter/9404" rel="smarttag" rev="9404" data-airgap-id="59">Nick Potter</a></dfn>&nbsp;allowed just two runs over 8.2 innings out of the Shocker bullpen, striking out 10 along the way. Wichita State returns to Eck Stadium for the home opener against Cal State Fullerton on Friday, February 28. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 pm CT.</div>

⚾ Shockers fall to Chaminade to close Hawaii trip

The Hutchinson Community College baseball team moved up two spots to No. 21 in the latest NJCAA DI baseball rankings revealed on Monday afternoon.

The Blue Dragons, which won two games on Monday afternoon at Hobart-Detter Field over Highland and Des Moines Area, are now 7-0 for the second straight season.

They will host Des Moines Area for a doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon, beginning at 1 p.m. at Hobart-Detter Field.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740454056086.jpeg" alt="NJCAA Baseball" />
 <figcaption>NJCAA Baseball</figcaption>
 </figure>The Hutchinson Community College baseball team moved up two spots to No. 21 in the latest NJCAA DI baseball rankings revealed on Monday afternoon.The Blue Dragons, which won two games on Monday afternoon at Hobart-Detter Field over Highland and Des Moines Area, are now 7-0 for the second straight season.They will host Des Moines Area for a doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon, beginning at 1 p.m. at Hobart-Detter Field.<div><div class="awards">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Place</td>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Region</td>
<td>Record</td>
<td>Points</td>
<td>1st Place</td>
<td>Prev.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Weatherford College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>13-1</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Florida Southwestern State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>15-3</td>
<td>192</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Midland College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>13-0</td>
<td>184</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>College of Southern Nevada</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>18-3</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Northwest Florida State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>14-5</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Blinn College</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>11-4</td>
<td>152</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>McLennan Community College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>7-2</td>
<td>150</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Louisiana State University Eunice</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>16-1</td>
<td>148</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>College of Central Florida</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>14-4</td>
<td>135</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Walters State Community College</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>12-2-1</td>
<td>133</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Shelton State Community College</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>9-2</td>
<td>121</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Alvin Community College</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>11-3</td>
<td>121</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Salt Lake Community College</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>7-4</td>
<td>92</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Iowa Western Community College</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>3-5</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Indian River State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>12-5</td>
<td>74</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Gulf Coast State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>12-4</td>
<td>72</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Florence-Darlington Technical College</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>11-6</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Cowley County Community College</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>4-2</td>
<td>68</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Seminole State College (OK)</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>68</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Georgia Highlands College</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>14-3</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Hutchinson Community College</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>5-0</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td>Johnson County Community College</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>8-4</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td>John A. Logan College</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>8-5</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Arizona Western College</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>13-5</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td>El Paso Community College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>14-2</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
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Receiving Votes: New Mexico, Gaston, Paris, Tyler, Central Arizona, Crowder, Delgado</div>

⚾ HutchCC moves up two spots to No. 21

[11] Pratt-Skyline 49, [6] Pretty Prairie 44

[7] Coldwater-South Central 63, [10] Fairfield 26

[8] McPherson-Elyria Christian 60, [9] Altoona Midway 18

Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 79, Heritage Christian 54

Pawnee Heights 42, Western Plains-Healy 33

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 </figure>1A Division I (Girls)Kiowa County Sub-State[11] Pratt-Skyline 49, [6] Pretty Prairie 44[7] Coldwater-South Central 63, [10] Fairfield 261A Division II (Girls)McPherson-Elyria Christian Sub-State[8] McPherson-Elyria Christian 60, [9] Altoona Midway 18Other Monday's Scores:The Associated Press<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Andale 67, Wichita Collegiate 46BV West 62, Bishop Miege 48Baxter Springs 59, Riverton 42Burlington 58, Council Grove 50Circle 66, McPherson 51Erie 55, Eureka 39Humboldt 67, Bluestem 25Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 79, Heritage Christian 54Lyons 45, Minneapolis 41Nemaha Central 56, Sabetha 45Silver Lake 65, Riley County 53St Marys 78, Rossville 71Syracuse 51, Ulysses 40Valley Falls 59, Perry-Lecompton 57KSHSAA Sub-State=First Round=Class A, Div 1=Kiowa County=Pretty Prairie 39, Pratt Skyline 36Class A, Div 2=Elyria Christian=Caldwell 51, Marais des Cygnes Valley 27Other Monday's Scores:The Associated Press<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=</h2>Baldwin 57, Tonganoxie 46Fort Scott 51, Labette County 40Frontenac 42, Columbus 32Leavenworth 59, KC Turner 5McPherson 52, Circle 36Riverton 61, Baxter Springs 26Silver Lake 50, Riley County 39Wichita Trinity 49, Conway Springs 44KSHSAA Sub-State=First Round=Class A, Div 1=Canton-Galva=Burden Central 36, Oxford 26Canton-Galva 40, Wichita Independent 33Crest 58, Sedan 35Goessel 51, Northern Heights 21Centralia=Blue Valley Randolph 47, Lincoln 16Burlingame 50, Wakefield 47Clifton-Clyde 72, Bishop Seabury 9Frankfort 57, Washington County 55, 2OTOnaga 56, Rural Vista 43Kiowa County=Macksville 57, Kiowa County 46Meade 49, Elkhart 30Norwich 40, Kinsley 22Pratt Skyline 49, Pretty Prairie 44South Central 63, Fairfield 26Rawlins County=Greeley County 55, Ellis 50La Crosse 53, St Francis 12Oberlin-Decatur 76, Lakeside 27Stockton 43, Ness City 38Class A, Div 2=Attica=Ashland 66, Rolla 15Cunningham 41, Deerfield 37Ingalls 60, Satanta 31Minneola 56, South Barber 39Moscow 45, Stafford 31Dighton=Dighton 60, Triplains-Brewster 7Golden Plains 52, Chase 8Otis-Bison 61, Weskan 58Pawnee Heights 42, Western Plains-Healy 33Elyria Christian=Elyria Christian 60, Altoona-Midway 18Marais des Cygnes Valley 75, Caldwell 28Tescott=Axtell 81, Natoma 16Northern Valley 51, Tescott 36Thunder Ridge 54, Centre 46Victoria 56, Logan 41

🏀 Area sub-state scoreboard

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 </figure><div>Kansas State Athletics
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MANHATTAN, Kan. &ndash;&nbsp;K-State's&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/baseball/roster/lincoln-sheffield/12332" rel="smarttag" rev="12332">Lincoln Sheffield</a></dfn>&nbsp;was awarded Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week honors for his dominant performance in K-State's defeat over No. 22 TCU at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series. The transfer from Hinds Community College becomes the first Wildcat to earn a weekly award this season.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sheffield (1-1), who was named the FloSports Player of the Game, tossed seven complete innings and allowed just one run in his first quality start in a K-State uniform. The Flowood, Mississippi product helped K-State complete the sweep of the College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field, all against opponents featured in at least one national poll and lead the Wildcats to a tournament title. The left-hander, who carried a two-hitter into the seventh, allowed just four runners to reach base and ended his second outing of the season with a season-high eight strikeouts. He scattered just five hits in seven innings of work with one walk. Sheffield struck out the side to set the tone early in the opening frame. He allowed a leadoff double in the second but quickly settled in and retired nine consecutive batters, helping the Wildcats build a lead and capture their eventual 10-2 victory over the Horned Frogs. K-State will return to Texas to compete in the Frisco Classic February 28-March 2, and face No. 2 LSU, Sam Houston and Nebraska. The three-day event begins Friday at 2 p.m. against the Tigers and can be seen exclusively on D1Baseball.com. A free live streaming audio is available for the Frisco Classic at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/watch/?Live=3268&amp;type=Archive">KStateSports.com/watch</a>&nbsp;and on the K-State Sports app with Wade Gertsner calling all the action.</div>

⚾ K-State's Sheffield named Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Aaronette Vonleh had a season-high 24 points and 12 rebounds for her third double-double of the season, and No. 17 Baylor beat No. 14 Kansas State 79-62 on Monday night for its season-long ninth straight victory.

Vonleh scored Baylor’s opening 10 points of the game and the Bears led 23-12 after starting the second quarter on a 7-2 run. Sarah Andrews made her third 3-pointer in the opening 15 minutes to go ahead 32-19. The Bears led 36-26 at halftime after making 6 of 16 3-pointers, compared to 1 of 8 for Kansas State.

Vonleh didn’t score again until the 4:27 mark of the third quarter to begin an 11-2 run that she capped for a 54-41 lead. She scored eight points in the frame.

Baylor (25-5, 15-2 Big 12) kept its hopes of an outright Big 12 championship alive, with a regular-season finale against No. 10 TCU scheduled for Sunday.

Kansas State (25-5, 13-4) lost its first home game of the season.

Aliyah Matharu and Yaya Felder each scored 15 points for Baylor, which had already locked up one of the four double byes for the Big 12 Tournament that starts next week. Jada Walker had 11 assists to go with eight points. Vonleh also blocked three shots.

Baylor starter Bella Fontleroy collided with Kansas State guard Serena Sundell at the eight-minute mark of the third quarter and was seen on the bench in fourth with ice on her right shoulder.

Sundell finished with 20 points for Kansas State. Kennedy Taylor added 16 points.

Three-point shooting was the difference, with Baylor going 11 of 28 while Kansas State was 2 of 15.

Kansas State plays on Sunday at Iowa State to conclude the regular season.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740453121057.png" alt="Photo Courtesy Kansas State Athletics" />
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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Aaronette Vonleh had a season-high 24 points and 12 rebounds for her third double-double of the season, and No. 17 Baylor beat No. 14 Kansas State 79-62 on Monday night for its season-long ninth straight victory.Vonleh scored Baylor’s opening 10 points of the game and the Bears led 23-12 after starting the second quarter on a 7-2 run. Sarah Andrews made her third 3-pointer in the opening 15 minutes to go ahead 32-19. The Bears led 36-26 at halftime after making 6 of 16 3-pointers, compared to 1 of 8 for Kansas State.Vonleh didn’t score again until the 4:27 mark of the third quarter to begin an 11-2 run that she capped for a 54-41 lead. She scored eight points in the frame.Baylor (25-5, 15-2 Big 12) kept its hopes of an outright Big 12 championship alive, with a regular-season finale against No. 10 TCU scheduled for Sunday.Kansas State (25-5, 13-4) lost its first home game of the season.Aliyah Matharu and Yaya Felder each scored 15 points for Baylor, which had already locked up one of the four double byes for the Big 12 Tournament that starts next week. Jada Walker had 11 assists to go with eight points. Vonleh also blocked three shots.Baylor starter Bella Fontleroy collided with Kansas State guard Serena Sundell at the eight-minute mark of the third quarter and was seen on the bench in fourth with ice on her right shoulder.Sundell finished with 20 points for Kansas State. Kennedy Taylor added 16 points.Three-point shooting was the difference, with Baylor going 11 of 28 while Kansas State was 2 of 15.Kansas State plays on Sunday at Iowa State to conclude the regular season.

🏀 No. 17 Baylor women beat No. 14 K-State, handing 'Cats first home loss

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Kansas Athletics
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San Marcos, Texas&nbsp;&ndash; The Kansas Jayhawks completed a perfect 3-0 run at the San Marcos Classic, capping the weekend with a thrilling 2-1 extra-innings victory over the Southern Illinois Salukis on Monday. "We stayed focused and kept grinding, earning a big win against strong competition," Head Coach&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/coaches/jennifer-mcfalls/526" rel="smarttag" rev="526" data-airgap-id="62">Jennifer McFalls</a></dfn>&nbsp;said. "These RPI wins will help us down the road. We need to improve against quality pitching, stay disciplined at the plate, and execute our short game when needed. Looking ahead, we have five games next weekend, including two against OU, which will be a great opportunity to see where we stand." Junior&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/olivia-bruno/6949" rel="smarttag" rev="6949" data-airgap-id="63">Olivia Bruno</a></dfn>&nbsp;took the mound for Kansas, navigating early challenges as SIU placed runners on first and third in the opening inning. Demonstrating composure, Bruno escaped the jam unscathed. In the top of the second, the Jayhawks faced a bases-loaded situation with only one out. The defense remained steadfast, executing plays to end the inning and maintain the scoreless tie. In the fourth inning, Kansas junior&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/september-flanagan/6890" rel="smarttag" rev="6890" data-airgap-id="64">September Flanagan</a></dfn>&nbsp;delivered a double into the left-center gap, positioning herself in scoring position. Despite the scoring opportunity, Kansas couldn't bring Flanagan home, and the game remained 0-0. SIU broke the deadlock in the fifth inning, pushing a run across to take a 1-0 lead. The Jayhawks' defense tightened, preventing further damage and setting the stage for a dramatic finish. In the top of the seventh, Bruno showcased her versatility by leading off with a double to right field. Sophomore&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madi-hays/15860" rel="smarttag" rev="15860" data-airgap-id="65">Madi Hays</a></dfn>&nbsp;entered as a pinch-runner, and senior&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/anna-soles/6934" rel="smarttag" rev="6934" data-airgap-id="66">Anna Soles</a></dfn>&nbsp;delivered a clutch hit to left-center, driving in Hays to tie the game at 1-1. Bruno continued her stellar performance in the circle, retiring SIU in order in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings. With the international tiebreaker rule in effect, Kansas began the eighth inning with freshman&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-weber/15855" rel="smarttag" rev="15855" data-airgap-id="67">Bailey Weber</a></dfn>&nbsp;on second base. Sophomore&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/aynslee-linduff/6968" rel="smarttag" rev="6968" data-airgap-id="68">Aynslee Linduff</a></dfn>&nbsp;stepped up under pressure, delivering a crucial hit over the shortstop to bring Weber home, giving the Jayhawks their first lead at 2-1. The defense sealed the victory in the bottom of the eighth inning. After two quick outs, Flanagan secured the final out by catching a foul ball, clinching the 2-1 win and preserving Kansas' undefeated record in the tournament. Bruno's complete-game performance was instrumental, allowing just one run over eight innings while contributing offensively with a pivotal double in the seventh inning. Pitchers of Record Win:&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/olivia-bruno/6949" rel="smarttag" rev="6949" data-airgap-id="69">Olivia Bruno</a></dfn> Line: 8 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 8 SO Loss: Emma Gibson Line: 2 IP,&nbsp; 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 SO
<h4>Up Next: The Jayhawks&nbsp;will compete in one final tournament, the Oklahoma Tournament, from Feb. 28 to March 2 in Norman, Oklahoma, where they will face Oklahoma, Marshall, and East Texas A&amp;M over three days before transitioning into Big 12 Conference play.</h4></div>

🥎 KU completes unbeaten San Marcos trip 

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 </figure><div>Wichita State Athletics
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NORMAN, Okla. &ndash;&nbsp;Wichita State capped its Norman swing with a 10-3 win over the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Monday afternoon at Marita Hynes Field. &nbsp; The Shockers finished 3-1 in Norman with the win, beating ACU twice as well as Bowling Green, and falling to No. 2/2 Oklahoma. &nbsp; After a scoreless inning from starter&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/chloe-barber/9310" rel="smarttag" rev="9310" data-airgap-id="61">Chloe Barber</a></dfn>,&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/sami-hood/9312" rel="smarttag" rev="9312" data-airgap-id="62">Sami Hood</a></dfn>&nbsp;drove in the game's first run in the bottom of the first with an RBI single that scored&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/lauren-lucas/9314" rel="smarttag" rev="9314" data-airgap-id="63">Lauren Lucas</a></dfn>&nbsp;from second. &nbsp; In the top of the second, the Wildcats tied the game up by scoring a run on an error. &nbsp; Moving to the bottom of the third, the Shocker offense found life, smacking three balls over the fence to score four runs in the inning.&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/taylor-sedlacek/9318" rel="smarttag" rev="9318" data-airgap-id="64">Taylor Sedlacek</a></dfn>&nbsp;scored first, hitting an opposite-field shot over the fence in right to break the 1-1 tie.&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/jodie-epperson/9323" rel="smarttag" rev="9323" data-airgap-id="65">Jodie Epperson</a></dfn>&nbsp;followed up two batters later with another solo homer, this one to center to give WSU a 3-1 lead.&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/camryn-compton/9311" rel="smarttag" rev="9311" data-airgap-id="66">Camryn Compton</a></dfn>&nbsp;capped off the scoring in the inning with a two-run bomb off the batter's eye in center to give the Shockers a 5-1 lead through three frames. &nbsp; ACU responded right back in the fourth, scoring two runs to cut the Shocker lead to 5-3. &nbsp; In the bottom half, Epperson got a run back via a sacrifice fly, scoring&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/ellee-eck/9322" rel="smarttag" rev="9322" data-airgap-id="67">Ellee Eck</a></dfn>&nbsp;to make it 6-3. &nbsp; After a quiet fifth, the Shockers broke through in the sixth, capitalizing on three Wildcat errors in the inning to score four runs and take a 10-3 lead. &nbsp; Freshman&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/ryley-nihart/9325" rel="smarttag" rev="9325" data-airgap-id="68">Ryley Nihart</a></dfn>&nbsp;finished out the game, allowing no hits in the seventh inning to close out a 10-3 win for WSU. &nbsp; Aguilar (6-1) earned the win in relief in her third appearance out of the bullpen this season. &nbsp; Compton's 3-for-4 day led the Shockers in the hit department. Hood and Epperson weren't far behind with two hits each. &nbsp; Next Up The Shockers return home to host the Shocker Invitational February 27 &ndash; March 2.</div>

🥎 Shockers roll past Abilene Christian

The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team fell three spots to No. 11 in the latest NJCAA Top 25 poll released on Monday afternoon.

The Blue Dragons are 24-3 overall, 18-3 in the Jayhawk Conference.&nbsp;

HutchCC has three games remaining in the regular season: home against Pratt on Wednesday, at Seward County on Saturday and home against No. 7 Dodge City on Wednesday, March 5.

2024-25 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Poll | Week 13 - 02-24-25

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1701116844926.png" alt=" " />
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 </figure>The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team fell three spots to No. 11 in the latest NJCAA Top 25 poll released on Monday afternoon.The Blue Dragons are 24-3 overall, 18-3 in the Jayhawk Conference.&nbsp;HutchCC has three games remaining in the regular season: home against Pratt on Wednesday, at Seward County on Saturday and home against No. 7 Dodge City on Wednesday, March 5.2024-25 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Poll | Week 13 - 02-24-25<div><div class="awards">
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Place</td>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Region</td>
<td>Record</td>
<td>Points</td>
<td>1st Place</td>
<td>Prev.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Chipola College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>25-2</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Three Rivers Community College - MO</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>24-2</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Northwest Florida State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>23-2</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>New Mexico Junior College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>25-2</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Wabash Valley College</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>25-2</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Shelton State Community College</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>25-3</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Dodge City Community College</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>24-3</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>McLennan Community College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>22-2</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>South Plains College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>21-3</td>
<td>170</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Gulf Coast State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>20-4</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Hutchinson Community College</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>24-3</td>
<td>150</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Arizona Western College</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>23-3</td>
<td>140</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Florida Southwestern State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>21-4</td>
<td>130</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Pearl River Community College</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>22-2</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Trinity Valley Community College</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>21-4</td>
<td>110</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Eastern Arizona College</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>22-6</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Odessa College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>17-7</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Coffeyville Community College</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>22-4</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Murray State College</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>21-3</td>
<td>70</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Western Nebraska Community College</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>22-5</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Casper College</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>22-6</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td>Eastern Florida State College</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>21-7</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td>Walters State Community College</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>20-5</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Grayson College</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>20-6</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td>Cochise College</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>18-9</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
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Receiving Votes: Southern Idaho, Butler, Blinn</div>

🏀 HutchCC drops to No. 11 in NJCAA poll

<a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch Post

LENEXA, Kan. — The Buhler High School swim &amp; dive team placed 8th at the class 5-1A state meet held at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center.

This is the highest finish the team has ever had at the state meet, per head coach Shane DeWeese.

The 200 Yard Medley Relay team of Hudson DeWeese, Jonah Gardner, Payton Frees and Marshall Birney set a new school record and finished 5th with a time of 1:43.90.

DeWeese finished 8th in the 200 Yard IM, setting a school record with a time of 2:07.97 in the prelims. Isaak Neighbor finished 12th.

Scott Schweizer finished 11th in diving with a score of 279.65 in the finals.

The 200 Yard Freestyle Relay team of DeWeese, Gardner, Frees and Birney set a new school record and finished 6th with a time of 1:31.51.

Gardner finished 6th in the 100 Yard Breaststroke, setting a new school record of 1:03.13.

The 400 Yard Freestyle Relay team of DeWeese, Gardner, Frees and Birney set a new school record of 3:26.57.

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 </figure><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostLENEXA, Kan. — The Buhler High School swim &amp; dive team placed 8th at the class 5-1A state meet held at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center.This is the highest finish the team has ever had at the state meet, per head coach Shane DeWeese.The 200 Yard Medley Relay team of Hudson DeWeese, Jonah Gardner, Payton Frees and Marshall Birney set a new school record and finished 5th with a time of 1:43.90.DeWeese finished 8th in the 200 Yard IM, setting a school record with a time of 2:07.97 in the prelims. Isaak Neighbor finished 12th.Scott Schweizer finished 11th in diving with a score of 279.65 in the finals.The 200 Yard Freestyle Relay team of DeWeese, Gardner, Frees and Birney set a new school record and finished 6th with a time of 1:31.51.Gardner finished 6th in the 100 Yard Breaststroke, setting a new school record of 1:03.13.The 400 Yard Freestyle Relay team of DeWeese, Gardner, Frees and Birney set a new school record of 3:26.57.

🏊‍♂️ Buhler swimmers set numerous school records at 5-1A state meet

There are just three games remaining in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference basketball season before postseason arrives.&nbsp;

Below you will find the current standings heading into Wednesday, Feb. 26 games.

HutchCC women are in second place and have locked up a first-round bye in the Region VI tournament, while the Blue Dragon men are currently tied for fourth, but own the tiebreaker with the regular season sweep of Butler.

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 </figure><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON</a> Hutch PostThere are just three games remaining in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference basketball season before postseason arrives.&nbsp;Below you will find the current standings heading into Wednesday, Feb. 26 games.HutchCC women are in second place and have locked up a first-round bye in the Region VI tournament, while the Blue Dragon men are currently tied for fourth, but own the tiebreaker with the regular season sweep of Butler.<figure>
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🏀 KJCCC standings with 3 games remaining

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;For the second straight week Wichita State has the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week after&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/xavier-bell/9058">Xavier Bell</a>&nbsp;earned the weekly honor Monday afternoon.

Wichita State hadn't had a conference player of the week since 2021, but has put an end to that drought with a Shocker taking home the award for a second straight week. Bell recorded a pair of 20-point outings during Wichita State's 2-0 week with wins over Florida Atlantic and Tulane. He averaged 23.5 points and was nearly perfect at the free throw line, going 13-for-14 (92.9 percent). Bell has a team-high seven 20-point games this season and is averaging 16.5 points per game in conference play, good for 8th in the league. In conference games, Bell ranks second in free throws made (69) and free throw attempts (76) and fourth in free throw percentage (90.8 percent).

Bell and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/corey-washington/9068">Corey Washington</a>&nbsp;are the first Shockers to take home player of the week honors in the same season since 2021 when Tyson Etienne (3x), Morris Udeze&nbsp;(1x) and Dexter Dennis (1x) did it.

Wichita State takes its six-game win streak into a Thursday night showdown with second place UAB in Charles Koch Arena at 8 p.m. on ESPNU.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Wichita State Athletics&nbsp;WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;For the second straight week Wichita State has the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week after&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/xavier-bell/9058">Xavier Bell</a>&nbsp;earned the weekly honor Monday afternoon.Wichita State hadn't had a conference player of the week since 2021, but has put an end to that drought with a Shocker taking home the award for a second straight week. Bell recorded a pair of 20-point outings during Wichita State's 2-0 week with wins over Florida Atlantic and Tulane. He averaged 23.5 points and was nearly perfect at the free throw line, going 13-for-14 (92.9 percent). Bell has a team-high seven 20-point games this season and is averaging 16.5 points per game in conference play, good for 8th in the league. In conference games, Bell ranks second in free throws made (69) and free throw attempts (76) and fourth in free throw percentage (90.8 percent).Bell and&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/corey-washington/9068">Corey Washington</a>&nbsp;are the first Shockers to take home player of the week honors in the same season since 2021 when Tyson Etienne (3x), Morris Udeze&nbsp;(1x) and Dexter Dennis (1x) did it.Wichita State takes its six-game win streak into a Thursday night showdown with second place UAB in Charles Koch Arena at 8 p.m. on ESPNU.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Bell makes it back-to-back POW honors for the Shockers

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 </figure><div>Kansas Athletics
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. &ndash;&nbsp;In preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft, Kansas'&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/logan-brown/1435" rel="smarttag" rev="1435" data-airgap-id="67">Logan Brown</a></dfn>,&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/cobee-bryant/1350" rel="smarttag" rev="1350" data-airgap-id="68">Cobee Bryant</a></dfn>,&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/mello-dotson/1352" rel="smarttag" rev="1352" data-airgap-id="69">Mello Dotson</a></dfn>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/devin-neal/1356" rel="smarttag" rev="1356" data-airgap-id="70">Devin Neal</a></dfn>&nbsp;will participate in the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine from Feb. 24-March 3 in Indianapolis. &nbsp; The NFL Combine officially begins on Feb. 27 with on-field drills for Bryant and Dotson on Feb. 28, on-field drills for Neal on March 1 and for&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/logan-brown/1435" rel="smarttag" rev="1435" data-airgap-id="71">Logan Brown</a></dfn>&nbsp;on March 2. The four Jayhawks are among 329 premiere athletes that will participate in the combine, as they are on display in front of the NFL's head coaches, assistant coaches, general managers, scouting personnel, and medical staffs from all 32 NFL teams. &nbsp; Kansas' four representatives are the second-most in program history and are the most since 2008, when Kansas sent five players (Anthony Collins, Derek Fine, Marcus Henry, James McClinton, Aqib Talib) to the NFL Combine. &nbsp; Brown and Neal most recently showcased their talents at the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., on Feb. 1. Brown earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors by league coaches and the Associated Press (AP) after starting 11 games at tackle as a redshirt junior. &nbsp; Neal earned AP All-Big 12 Second Team honors after a record-breaking season in which he became Kansas' all-time leader in rushing yards (4,343), rushing touchdowns (49), total touchdowns (53) and 100-yard rushing games (20). Neal finished his senior season with 1,266 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns, both of which ranked in the top-five in the Big 12 Conference. &nbsp; Bryant and Dotson enter the 2025 NFL Combine after great showings at the East-West Shrine Bowl, which took place in Dallas, Texas on Jan. 30. Both Bryant and Dotson finished the 2024 season as All-Americans at Kansas, marking the first time in school history with two players earning All-America at cornerback in the same season. &nbsp; Bryant was named Second Team All-America by The Sporting News and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) after recording four interceptions to go along with 37 tackles, one forced fumble and seven pass breakups. Bryant's four interceptions tied for the third most in the Big 12, while he finished his career with 13 interceptions, tied for the third-most among cornerbacks nationally. Bryant's 13 career interceptions are also tied for No. 2 in Kansas football program history, trailing only Ray Evans, who finished his career with 17 interceptions. &nbsp; Dotson was named Walter Camp Second Team All-America and AP Third Team All-America after a standout senior season that was highlighted by his five interceptions, which led the Big 12 Conference and were tied for the third-most among cornerbacks nationally. In addition, Dotson recorded 49 tackles, 12 pass deflections and two interceptions returned for touchdowns, which were tied for the most nationally. &nbsp; Fans can watch the Jayhawks at the 2025 NFL Combine on NFL Network, while updates and exclusive content can be seen by following Kansas Football on social media. &nbsp; <dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/cobee-bryant/1350" rel="smarttag" rev="1350" data-airgap-id="72">Cobee Bryant</a></dfn>
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<li>Tuesday, Feb. 25 &ndash; Orientation, team interviews</li>
<li>Wednesday, Feb. 26 &ndash; Medical exams, team interviews</li>
<li>Thursday, Feb. 27 &ndash; Media interviews, NFLPA meeting, team interviews</li>
<li>Friday, Feb. 28 &ndash; Measurements, on-field workout</li>
<li>Saturday, March 1 &ndash; Bench press, broadcast interviews</li>
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&nbsp; <dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/mello-dotson/1352" rel="smarttag" rev="1352" data-airgap-id="73">Mello Dotson</a></dfn>
<ul>
<li>Tuesday, Feb. 25 &ndash; Orientation, team interviews</li>
<li>Wednesday, Feb. 26 &ndash; Medical exams, team interviews</li>
<li>Thursday, Feb. 27 &ndash; Media interviews, NFLPA meeting, team interviews</li>
<li>Friday, Feb. 28 &ndash; Measurements, on-field workout</li>
<li>Saturday, March 1 &ndash; Bench press, broadcast interviews</li>
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&nbsp; <dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/devin-neal/1356" rel="smarttag" rev="1356" data-airgap-id="74">Devin Neal</a></dfn>
<ul>
<li>Tuesday, Feb. 25 &ndash; Orientation, team interviews</li>
<li>Wednesday, Feb. 26 &ndash; NFLPA meeting, team interviews</li>
<li>Thursday, Feb. 27 &ndash; Medical exams, broadcast interviews</li>
<li>Friday, Feb. 28 &ndash; Media interviews, team interviews</li>
<li>Saturday, March 1 &ndash; Measurements, on-field workout</li>
<li>Sunday, March 2 &ndash; Bench press</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; <dfn><a href="https://kuathletics.com/sports/football/roster/logan-brown/1435" rel="smarttag" rev="1435" data-airgap-id="75">Logan Brown</a></dfn>
<ul>
<li>Wednesday, Feb. 26 &ndash; Orientation, team interviews</li>
<li>Thursday, Feb. 27 &ndash; NFLPA meeting, team interviews</li>
<li>Friday, Feb. 28 &ndash; Medical exam, Broadcast interviews</li>
<li>Saturday, March 1 &ndash; Media interviews, team interviews</li>
<li>Sunday, March 2 &ndash; Measurements, on-field workout</li>
<li>Monday, March 3 &ndash; Bench press</li>
</ul></div>

🏈 4 Jayhawks set for 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

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 </figure><a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHMY2">KHMY-FM (93.1)</a> <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><div><h2>Monday, Feb. 24</h2>
DragonTalk live from Chick-fil-A - 6 p.m. (KWBW)
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<h2>Tuesday, Feb. 25</h2>
Hutch High GBB/BBB at Maize - 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW)
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<h2>Wednesday, Feb. 26</h2>
HutchCC WBB/MBB vs. Pratt - 5:15 p.m. pregame, 5:30 p.m. tipoff (KHUT, KWBW)
K-State MBB at UCF - 5 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KHMY)
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<h2>Thursday, Feb. 27</h2>
Hutch High GBB/BBB at Andover - 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW)
Jerome Tang Show - 7 p.m. (KHMY)
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<h2>Friday, Feb. 28</h2>
Hutch High GBB/BBB at Salina South&nbsp;- 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW)
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<h2>Saturday, March 1</h2>
HutchCC WBB/MBB at Seward County - 1:45 p.m. pregame, 2 p.m. tipoff (KHUT, KWBW)
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<h2>Sunday, March 2</h2></div>

🎧 EAGLE Media Sports Broadcast Calendar (Feb. 24-March 1)

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🏀 KCAC championship brackets released

[6] Pretty Prairie (11-8) vs. [11] Pratt-Skyline, 6 p.m.

[10] Fairfield (8-11) at [7] Coldwater-South Central, 7 p.m.

[3] Central Christian School (15-4) - BYE

[8] McPherson-Elyria Christian (11-8) vs. [9] Altoona Midway (6-11), 7 p.m.

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 </figure>1A Division I (Girls)Kiowa County Sub-State[6] Pretty Prairie (11-8) vs. [11] Pratt-Skyline, 6 p.m.[10] Fairfield (8-11) at [7] Coldwater-South Central, 7 p.m.1A Division II (Girls)McPherson-Elyria Christian Sub-State[3] Central Christian School (15-4) - BYE[8] McPherson-Elyria Christian (11-8) vs. [9] Altoona Midway (6-11), 7 p.m.

🏀 1A girls sub-state action this evening

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740403083637.jpeg" alt="The Blue Dragon men's track and field team celebrate the program's first Region 6 Indoor Championship in team history on Sunday in Pittsburg. (Photo by Ed Bailey)" />
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 </figure><div><a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/files/2025_Region_6_Indoor.pdf">CLICK FOR FINAL REGION 6 RESULTS</a>
<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/files/2025_Jayhawk_West_Indoor.pdf">CLICK FOR FINAL JAYHAWK WEST RESULTS</a>
Hutchinson CC Sports Information
PITTSBURG &ndash; The Hutchinson Community College men's track and field team made program history on Sunday by winning its first-ever Region 6 Indoor Championship team title.
Scoring in eight events on the final day of competition at Pittsburg State's Robert Plaster Center, the Blue Dragons won the men's team championship with 109 team points. Coffeyville was second with 93 points and Butler was third with 89 points.
The closest the Blue Dragons came to a Region 6 Indoor team title was a runner-up finish in 1986. The Dragons have had five third-place finishes in the indoor regional championships.
The Blue Dragons also captured their first Jayhawk West indoor team championship in program history with 158 points. Garden City was runner-up in the conference standings with 112 points and Barton was third with 118 points.
Over the weekend, the Blue Dragons earned four individual regional event championships and scored in 13 of 20 events. The Blue Dragons had multiple scorers in five events over the two-day meet &ndash; 5,000 meters, pole vault, long jump, 600 meters and 3,000 meters.
On Sunday, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/legrand_leo_gfpl">Leo LeGrand</a>&nbsp;joined&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/williams_elisha_7e2c">Elisha Williams</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/spencer_jayce_3o70">Jayce Spencer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/mangelson_farrin_7y5g">Farrin Mangelson</a>&nbsp;as individual regional champions with a Region 6 title in the 1,000 meters. His time of 2:31.80 earned his second national qualification this season. LeGrand won the Jayhawk West championship and was regional runner-up in the 800 meters earlier on Sunday with a time of 1:55.66.
The Blue Dragons scored a combined 14 points in the 3,000 meters on Sunday as sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kiprotich_titus_hgfs">Titus Kiprotich</a>&nbsp;was Region 6 runner-up with a national qualifying time of 8:22.46. That time was the second-fastest time in Blue Dragon indoor history. Mangelson placed fourth in the 3,000 with a time of 8:25.01.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/kogo_cornelius_hf87">Cornelius Kogo</a>&nbsp;was eighth in 8:33.08.
The Dragons scored 12 points in the 600-meter run on Sunday. Williams scored in his second individual events with a Region 6 runner-up finish in a time of 1:19.46, which also won the Jayhawk West individual title in the event.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/lester_da-shawn_ptrw">Da'Shawn Lester</a>&nbsp;was fifth in 1:19.23. Both times were national qualifying marks.
Williams ran the third leg of Hutchinson's fifth-place 4x400 relay team.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/telemaque_rickyle_kzmg">Rickyle Telemaque</a>, Lester, Williams and&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/warren_d-antonio_9loc">D'Antonio Warren</a>&nbsp;combined for a time of 3:16.84.
Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/parkinson_malique_53uy">Malique Parkinson</a>&nbsp;also earned a trip to nationals in the triple jump on Sunday. His best jump of 47-7 3/4 (14.41 meters) placed third in the region.
Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedragonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2024-25/bios/bare_grady_0xoi">Grady Bare</a>&nbsp;placed sixth in the shot put at 47-1 (14.35 meters). Warren placed seventh in the 200-meter finals in a time of 21.80.
The Blue Dragons have qualified 18 individuals and one relay for the 2025 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 8-9 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.</div>