By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

Once a Panther, always a Panther. Brant Daughty graduated from Perry High School in central Georgia in 2017. Nearly 1,200 miles later, he's the new sports director for Eagle Media and the program director for 1590 KVGB/95.5 FM. Along with some play-by-play duties for the upcoming high school sports season, Daughtry will replace Steve Webster as host of KVGB's Sports Day program.

"What Webby has done for the past several years has been really successful, and I don't want to mess with a really good thing," Daughtry said. "We're going to bring in some stuff that's a little more nationally focused, but at the same time, we understand the focus is hyper-local, and that's how we're going to stay."

After graduating from Perry High School, with an enrollment of nearly 1,600 students, Daughtry attended Middle Georgia State in Macon, Ga. until his graduation in 2021. 

"The whole time, I was doing high school sports, calling football, basketball, baseball, softball, and pretty much anything they'd let me call with a local company called the Middle Georgia Sports Network."

After earning his degree, Daughtry moved deeper into SEC country to earn a master's degree at Auburn University in Alabama. He remained on the airwaves calling high school sports, and also co-hosted an award-winning, three-hour daily call-in show that focused on Auburn athletics.

"I'm looking forward to taking a lot of what I learned on that show to become the main host of Sports Day," he said. "I think that's going to help me a lot. I have a lot of experience in co-hosting and I'm looking forward to becoming the main host of a beloved show around here."

Sports Day will remain locally focused with weekly appearances from various Great Bend High School and Barton Community College coaches and athletes. Daughtry also wants to emphasize area programs with weekly appearances from other area coaches and athletes, and beyond.

"I want to go out and talk about the Chiefs and Royals, K-State and KU," he said. "They're super-exciting programs for a number of reasons. I feel like people around here would be really interested in hearing thoughts on that."

Along with his duties at the station, Daughtry will replace Cole Reif as "Voice of the Hoisington Cardinals" during the football season and "Voice of the Cougars" during the basketball season. He also plans to cover various area teams during the spring.

Sports Day airs daily, Monday through Friday, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on 1590 KVGB/95.5 FM. The show also streams live on the Eagle Communications YouTube channel.

KVGB's 'Sports Day' returns Aug. 25 with new host Brant Daughtry

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a woman for an alleged violent crime.

Just before 3:30p.m. August 6, police&nbsp;were dispatched to the 2900 block of Gano Street in Great in reference to a subject who had been shot in the face with a pellet gun, according to a media release.

Officers located an 80-year-old man&nbsp; with injuries to his face. He was later transported to the hospital in Great Bend for treatment of his injuries. 

Officers and Detectives began interviewing subjects on scene.&nbsp; Officers arrested 46-year-old Janie Strange at the scene on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, and transported her the Barton County Jail.

Police: Kan. woman shot 80-year-old in the face with a pellet gun

The five Barton County Youth Crew members who recently attended a specialized training event are sharing their new insights with their peers, local officials and the broader community.

The group, along with two adults, traveled to Nashville for the July 20-24 mid-year meeting of CADCA, which stands for Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America.

One participant, Mya Brewer, Hoisington Middle School eighth grader, “learned how to ask for sponsorships and plan events. We also discussed how to launch a social-media campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention.”

Sophomore Brooklyn Cooley and Freshman Branson Holinde, both of Great Bend High School, also noted they were excited to learn about seeking sponsorships, as well as “discovering how to outline the different roles of those who are planning an event.”

Janey Weber, eighth grader at Great Bend Middle School, said “I learned about the seven C’s of leadership and why each of those is important.” She was referring to character, competence, commitment, connection, communication, courage and compassion.

In addition to sharing their new information, the Youth Crew members are expected to use it for projects in their schools and community.

Tyler Morton, Juvenile Services prevention advocate, said this CADCA meeting is the “best source of training for our youth. It offers professional trainers and attracts youth programs from around the world. In addition, CADCA accepts our feedback on how to make the event even better.

“This year, there were a lot more peer-led initiatives, allowing attendees to be more engaged than in other years,” he added. “This gathering also helps us recognize youth who excel in their efforts to build up local prevention efforts.

“We also want our youth to understand we are always moving the needle and trying to get better in our community work. Attending CADCA and engaging in continuing education are major pieces of growing as a coalition and task force.”

Morton noted it was gratifying that some CADCA trainers and executives remembered local Youth Crew members from years past.

“They called some by name, which speaks volumes about the young people’s work ethic and ability to engage with others. I also was impressed by newer members who took detailed notes. It was a lot to take in. All five participants did an excellent job and presented themselves well to their peers and CADCA officials.”

A Drug-Free Communities grant financed the trip. Morton and Nichelle Holinde, a parent, accompanied the group.

20th Judicial District Juvenile Services empowers youth in Barton, Rice, Ellsworth, Stafford and Russell counties to achieve positive outcomes by offering Juvenile Intake &amp; Assessment, Immediate Intervention, Intensive Supervised Probation, Case Management, Journey to Change, Life Skills, All Stars and Youth Crew. Parents and guardians also are offered The Parent Project. Visit 1800 12th in Great Bend or call 620-793-1930.

Barton County Youth Crew gains insights into leadership, project planning

The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fksoutdoors.gov%2FKDWP-Info%2FCommission%2F%3Futm_source=news%26utm_medium=press-release%26utm_campaign=commission/1/0101019884ff92d3-5095cd7a-7d3c-4290-8882-6af0033ed671-000000/zpUZamsMymwIZm3_vB_rj1fgpGnYgCnyEDoT8tt8uSs=417">Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission</a>&nbsp;will hold its next public meeting on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fksoutdoors.gov%2FKDWP-Info%2FCommission%2FUpcoming-Meeting-Information%2FAugust-14-2025-Garden-City-KS%2F%3Futm_source=news%26utm_medium=press-release%26utm_campaign=commission/1/0101019884ff92d3-5095cd7a-7d3c-4290-8882-6af0033ed671-000000/UMffPlF5BxJJ1PPJTleT5h2cknp3mBXWBgeKBnrQ0tc=417">Thursday, August 14, 2025</a>, at the Finnup Center at the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City. The meeting will begin at noon and continue until all agenda items are addressed.

The meeting will begin with a report from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, including a public hearing on the following regulations:

Commissioners will also receive updates on regulations currently in the promulgation process.

The meeting will conclude with an additional opportunity for public comment.

The complete agenda can be viewed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fksoutdoors.gov%2FKDWP-Info%2FCommission%2FUpcoming-Meeting-Information%2FAugust-14-2025-Garden-City-KS%2F%3Futm_source=news%26utm_medium=press-release%26utm_campaign=commission/2/0101019884ff92d3-5095cd7a-7d3c-4290-8882-6af0033ed671-000000/Ueyi0WQjEUw_wZxRDCJMKz4FU7EVpZdgt_gmf02N4pA=417">HERE</a>.

Attendees can participate in the meetings in person or virtually. Instructions for joining via Zoom, phone, or live streaming are available&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fksoutdoors.gov%2FKDWP-Info%2FCommission%2FHow-to-Attend-Commission-Meetings-Virtually%2F%3Futm_source=news%26utm_medium=press-release%26utm_campaign=commission/1/0101019884ff92d3-5095cd7a-7d3c-4290-8882-6af0033ed671-000000/o19uaCooTxwCN2eWwAsN1kumg7tHCYtJ1mkGRpqRYXg=417">HERE</a>&nbsp;under “How To Attend Commission Meetings Virtually.”

An interpreter for the hearing impaired can be requested by calling the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 1-800-432-0698. Individuals with disabilities may request other accommodations by contacting KDWP at (785) 294-2645.

The date and location of the next Commission meeting has not yet been determined, but will be announced at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fksoutdoors.gov%2F%3Futm_source=news%26utm_medium=press-release%26utm_campaign=commission/1/0101019884ff92d3-5095cd7a-7d3c-4290-8882-6af0033ed671-000000/gGLczZM4h9-HhuLP6pjY1t6D5eqTiTMEIWpUB8TySKA=417">ksoutdoors.gov</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;publicsquare.ks.gov. &nbsp;

Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet Aug. 14 in Garden City

The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce has officially listed its current building for sale in preparation for its upcoming relocation to the Innovation Center in early 2026.

This move marks a strategic milestone for the Chamber as it joins Great Bend Economic Development in a shared location designed to foster collaboration, streamline services, and amplify support for the local business community.

“The listing of our building is simply the next step in a transition we’re excited about,” said Megan Barfield, President of the Great Bend Chamber. “Co-locating with Great Bend Economic Development allows both organizations to serve our members and the broader community with greater impact and efficiency.”

Interested buyers may contact any Chamber member realtor: Keller Real Estate, Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, or MPIRE Realty Group. MPIRE Realty Group is the listing agent of record.

Great Bend Chamber building listed for sale ahead of 2026 move to Innovation Center

PRATT COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 6a.m. Saturday in Pratt County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Toyota Tacoma driven by Paul P. Garcia, Coats, was northbound on Southwest 50th Avenue just south of Southwest 10th Street.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Due to the high beams of a southbound vehicle, Garcia was unable to see. The Toyota traveled off the the roadway to the right, continued in the ditch, re-entered the roadway and entered the left ditch and overturned.

Kansas man hospitalized after pickup overturns

It’s almost time for kids to head back to their classrooms, and the American Red Cross of Greater Kansas offers ways to help keep your students safe as they return to school for the upcoming year.

“Whether it’s your student’s first time at school or their senior year, instilling good habits is the perfect way to start out,” said Jane Blocher, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Greater Kansas. “Remember to update your family emergency plans, too, if there are changes like where students attend school. The Red Cross wishes all families a safe, happy and successful school year.”

If your student is younger or going to school for the first time, teach them:

If your child walks to school, teach them to:

If your student takes the bus to school, teach them to:

If your student rides their bike to school, teach them to:

If you drive your child to school, make sure to:

If you have a teenager driving to school, make sure they:

If you are considering getting your student a cell phone:

DRIVERS, SLOW DOWN!&nbsp;Drivers should slow down as children head back to school. Know that yellow flashing lights indicate a school bus is getting ready to stop ─ motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off.

Motorists must stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped. Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety. This includes two and four-lane highways. If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails or concrete median barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping. Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety.

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cisionone-email.us.redcross.org/c/eJwsy01uwyAQQOHTwA6LGYa_BYtsco0Iw9hBteMUrPr6Vapuv6dXk7ZMuUhO4C1ZD45APpMrUMiUzAW0tbRANFUXHzB6BMQsW3IhUjYu4gIOHhA5xgDaIuAiSI9W-at9qz23jftQdinOz8FWq8LbXev0CXJLz_N8C3MTeBd4v65r6lxLP8aYjr7KnWvLqvPGebBqNf3B4x-EuYHRZLzsaZ1ffA1BmvO6cc-1HdOLTznOzrx_1sUCzQCkiolGUZ1RBe9AQdWzBu_JOC1_Ev4GAAD__xi4UfM">redcross.org</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cisionone-email.us.redcross.org/c/eJwsy09u6yAQgPHTmB0WA8O_BYvoSTnAu0A0wNihteMUu7XU01epuv19-mpSlpGK4ATeovXgEMQ9uUoBsplI6Ywlqpx9pQKkFQbrwIiWXIhIxkU9gYMbRI4xgLIa9DSg2lvl9_YhV2oL913aqTifg61Whqc75_EVxJLux_EczGXQ10Ffz_Mc__XP7__bG11W7q3Qg8atz2Ll2kh2Xph2lq2mX7j9wWAuYBQaL3qa84PPfUDFNC_cqbZtfPAh9qMzr691soAZAGUx0UisWcvgHUioKivwHo1T4ivpnwAAAP__wvdVww">CruzRojaAmericana.org</a>, or follow us on social media.

American Red Cross: Keep kids safe as they head back to school

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Two juveniles were injured and three others are in custody after a shooting on Friday at a mall in Wichita.

&nbsp;Just after&nbsp;3:36 p.m. on Friday, police were dispatched to a reported shooting in the Town East Mall parking lot, near Round 1 Bowling, according to a media release.

Investigators discovered that a fight involving five males escalated into gunfire. Two victims were injured: one was shot in the torso and the other in the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet to the leg injury before Sedgwick County EMS arrived.

An off-duty officer from the Great Bend Police Department, who was in plain clothes, detained one suspect just as Wichita officers arrived. This suspect was found to be in possession of what appeared to be a rifle-caliber pistol. Officers subsequently took two additional males into custody.

The two victims, aged 17 and 15, were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were listed in critical condition on Saturday morning, according to police.

 The victims were on the ground when the primary suspect continued to shoot at them. The primary suspect, age 17, has been arrested for two counts of attempted murder. The two other suspects, both 16 years old, will be booked with disorderly conduct related to fighting.

Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan highlighted the dangers of youth access to high-powered weapons, stating, “Once again, we have an incident involving teenagers with a high-powered weapon that resulted in two young people being hospitalized. This was the result of poor decision-making by these teens. Lives were saved due to the quick and decisive actions of the off-duty Great Bend Police officer who happened to be at the scene and the rapid response of Wichita officers, which helped prevent further tragedy. I urge parents to monitor their children’s activities, possessions, and associates. Community involvement is crucial if we are to keep our youth safe and prevent these incidents from occurring.”

This incident remains under active investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Wichita Police Department detectives or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

Off-duty Great Bend officer helps make arrest in Wichita mall shooting

Stueder Contractors is proud to announce the promotion of Steve Spain to Parts Manager, succeeding recently retired Paul Marshall.

Steve has been a valued member of the Stueder’s crew for 15 years, most recently serving as Commercial HVAC Manager. With extensive experience in servicing both residential and commercial heating and air conditioning systems, as well as restaurant equipment, Steve brings a wealth of technical expertise to his new role.

Well-versed in the company’s ordering processes and inventory management, Steve is expected to ensure a smooth transition while continuing to deliver the high level of service customers have come to expect from Stueder Contractors.

“Steve has been a valued member of our team for 15 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience as a commercial service technician. His deep understanding of our business and his strong, people-first approach make him a great fit for this position. Please join us in congratulating Steve on his new role,” said Terry Stueder, owner of Stueder Contractors.

Stueder Contractors looks forward to the contributions Steve will bring in his new position as the company continues its commitment to serving Great Bend and the surrounding communities with trusted, expert service.

Stueder Contractors announces promotion of Steve Spain to parts manager

Christina Hayes left some big shoes to fill in February when she announced her departure as community coordinator and director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau in Great Bend. Her role is now being filled by new CVB Director Amanda Gaddis and Addison Crites, who is taking on a newly minted position as Great Bend's public relations director.

"I think Amanda and I are still trying to figure out what that will look between the two of us," Crites said. "Christina was very talented. That was definitely her thing. Amanda and I have different skill sets, but we're definitely going to do what we can to help provide events around the city because we know people enjoy them. People enjoy the tradition."

Crites was a multi-sport standout athlete at Central Plains High School in Claflin. After graduation, she played for the Barton Community College basketball and volleyball teams before continuing her education at the University of Kansas. Last December, she graduated with a degree in journalism and mass communication and a minor in sports management. She got her start in media while in high school.

"I loved going to football games and cheering on my friends, but I also loved being down on the sidelines and taking photos," she said. "We would even help write some recaps for the Ellsworth Reporter at times. That was my introduction into media was doing yearbook.

"The benefit of going to a small school with that is I had to be the page designer. I had to be the editor. I had to take the photos. In bigger schools, they might have someone who is strictly doing the design, the photos, or the writing. Those skills helped."

Crites had options upon graduating from KU, but the biggest choice was continuing her education or beginning a career.

"I kind of always wanted to get a little bit closer to home," she said. "My family is here. My brother is still in high school. I loved my time in Lawrence. It was super fun, but being three hours away, I was hoping to get a little bit closer."

One of Crites' early roles is rebranding the city of Great Bend's social media pages and website. The city previously used a Great Bend City Council Facebook page. That has been changed to a more generic city of Great Bend page. The goal is to streamline information into fewer locations and provide that information in a user-friendly, American Disabilities Act-compliant format.

Crites said the digital reboot should take approximately six to eight months. After that, she plans to work more with Gaddis to provide information and entertainment to the citizens of Great Bend.

Crites takes on new public relations director role with city of Great Bend

Equipment Technologies, manufacturer of Apache Sprayers, presented Simpson Farm Enterprises (SFE) with the prestigious Dealer of the Year award during its annual Dealer Meeting—marking the ninth time SFE has earned the honor.

This award recognizes the dealership that not only leads in new Apache Sprayer sales but also upholds outstanding customer service standards. Simpson Farm Enterprises, with locations across Kansas including Great Bend, continues to set the bar for excellence in both performance and customer satisfaction.

In a historic moment at this year’s meeting, SFE was also presented with the inaugural Jim Bates Legacy Award, honoring dealerships that have sold over 1,000 new Apache Sprayers. As of June 30, 2025, SFE has delivered a remarkable 1,040 sprayers since joining the Apache Sprayer network 28 years ago.

Adding to the celebration, Equipment Technologies recognized top salesmen Jason Pavlu and Clayton Schenk, both of whom ranked in the Top 5 Apache Certified Expert (ACE) category for the past model year. Their leadership and dedication continue to drive the dealership's strong sales performance.

“Simpson Farm Enterprises is a vital part of the Apache Sprayer family,” said a representative from Equipment Technologies. “We take great pride in this partnership and look forward to many more years of shared success.”

Simpson Farm Enterprises honored with top awards at annual dealer meeting

100.7 Eagle Country, B104.3 The Point, Hits 106.9, 1590 KVGB AM/95.5 FM and Eldridge Fencing present the Eldridge Fencing Jingle Showdown!

Each week, listeners will hear two different Eldridge Fencing commercials—one featuring Billy and one featuring Wally—each trying to sing the best jingle.

The goal? Bragging rights.
The winner? That’s up to YOU.

The grand prize winner will be announced Monday, July 28th at 7 PM

So who’s got your vote—Wally or Billy?
Cast your vote in-store!&nbsp;

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Eldridge Fencing Jingle Showdown 

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Make a Difference Contest 

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Patrick Mahomes spent some time before Saturday's preseason game running up and down the Kansas City Chiefs sideline, yelling, jumping and psyching himself up for his first game action since last season's Super Bowl.

He was ready — for all 48 seconds of it.

Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl champ entering his ninth season, took advantage of a short field after the Arizona Cardinals fumbled the opening kickoff,&nbsp;hitting Jason Brownlee for a 1-yard touchdown&nbsp;and an early 7-0 lead less than one minute into the game.

Arizona rallied for a 20-17 win over Kansas City in the preseason opener for both teams.

Mahomes said coach Andy Reid told him before the game that he'd play just one series, but it was an even shorter night than he imagined.

“One series turned into one throw,” Mahomes said, grinning.

The TD pass was Mahomes' only completion of the game, ending a brief, effective outing. Backup Gardner Minshew took over on the next series and ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Harrison Butker made a 58-yard field goal.

Mahomes' final line: 1-for-1 passing for 1 yard and one touchdown. The three-time defending AFC champions were playing for the first time&nbsp;since losing last season's Super Bowl 40-22&nbsp;to the Philadelphia Eagles.

“There were some good things,” Reid said. “I thought the (starters) played well when they were in, they were sharp. After that, we were too sloppy. Too many penalties, going backward.”

While Kansas City got off to a good start, Arizona did not.

The Cardinals fumbled their first two kickoff returns, though they recovered the second one. Kyler Murray — playing in his first preseason game since 2021 — was intercepted on the offense's opening drive on a pass intended for second-year receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

Murray's second drive was hindered when tight end Tip Reiman was called for a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness. The miscue was part of the reason the Cardinals had to settle for a 33-yard field goal by Chad Ryland.

Murray chose to remain positive about the outing, saying that even with the mistakes, it was good to get on the field and play at game speed.

“You can’t replicate it in practice, moving around with the speed that you’re moving, going left to right, lateral, bodies moving. I had fun. I had a lot of fun out there,” Murray said.

Murray played two drives, completing 7 of 8 passes for 96 yards and the interception. Tight end Trey McBride caught one pass for 21 yards and Harrison had a catch for 15 yards.

The Cardinals trailed 14-3 early but Emari Demercado caught a 43-yard touchdown pass to cut the margin to 14-10. Xavier Weaver caught a 1-yard touchdown pass that gave the Cardinals a 17-14 lead at halftime.

Both touchdowns were thrown by Arizona's new backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who completed 5 of 8 passes for 81 yards. The Cardinals outgained the Chiefs 355 yards to 249.

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon echoed Murray's positive outlook, even after the early mistakes.

“The team — not just Kyler — understood why we're doing what we're doing tonight,” Gannon said. "They were excited to get under the lights. That's the AFC champs coming in here. Andy Reid — Hall of Fame coach. They were excited to play a really good team, get lathered up and bang a little on someone other than themselves.

“It was good to see our guys ready to roll.”

The Cardinals — who are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021 — finished last season with an 8-9 record, which was a four-win improvement over the previous season. Arizona revamped its defensive front during the offseason, adding Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson and Calais Campbell.

Chiefs: Cornerback Jaylen Watson (concussion protocol) left the game in the first half. Safety Deon Bush (Achilles tendon) was carted off the field in the second quarter.

Cardinals: Gannon said postgame that offensive lineman Christian Jones had a knee injury.

Chiefs: visit the Seahawks on Friday, Aug. 15.

Cardinals: visit the Broncos on Saturday, Aug. 16.

One pass, one TD: Mahomes, Chiefs get off to good start in 20-17 preseason loss to Cardinals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Noah Cameron and four relievers combined on an eight-hitter, Mikel Garcia had two hits and an RBI, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Saturday night.

Cameron (6-5) pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up six hits and striking out four. Carlos Estévez struck out two in the ninth for his 29th save.

The Twins left 10 men on base and were 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

Garcia broke the scoreless tie in the third with an RBI single, and the Royals added an insurance run in the ninth on an RBI single from Jonathan India.

Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (4-7) pitched six innings, giving up four hits and allowing one run.

Second baseman Adam Frazier scored on India's hit in the ninth, his 30th run of the season.

Twins catcher Matt Jeffers extended his hitting streak to 12 games. He went 3 for 4, with one strikeout.

Ryan Bergert (1-1) will start for the Royals in the final game of the series against the Twins tomorrow afternoon. The Twins have not yet announced their starter.

Royals beat Twins 2-0 as Cameron and relievers combine on eight-hitter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s Cam Little made a 70-yard field goal to end the first half against Pittsburgh on Saturday night, a kick that would have broken the NFL record had it happened during the regular season. Little and the Jaguars celebrated widely as the half ended with the Steelers leading 14-9. Rookie sensation Travis Hunter was one of the first to greet him on the field, body-bumped each other in midair. Baltimore’s Justin Tucker holds the NFL mark, having made a 66-yarder at Detroit in 2021.

Crystal Palace has won the Community Shield by beating Premier League champion Liverpool in a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium. The curtain-raiser for the English top-flight season ended 2-2 after 90 minutes after FA Cup winner Palace twice came back to level against Liverpool before winning the shootout 3-2. Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson saved two penalties and Mohamed Salah fired over with another, while Justin Devenny converted the winning spot kick into the top corner.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Frederick Richard is challenging men’s gymnastics norms with his wardrobe. The 21-year-old Olympic bronze medalist swapped traditional stirrup pants for shorts over compression leggings at the U.S. Championships. He accepts a three-tenths deduction each day for breaking uniform rules, believing it’s worth it to make the sport more appealing. Richard’s goal is to inspire young boys by making gymnastics more accessible. He debuted his new look at Winter Cup in February and refined it for nationals. While the clothing violates the rules, Richard is determined to push boundaries and hopes for more flexibility in uniform rules.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler will have a fill-in caddie for the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. His regular looper Ted Scott has a family emergency in Louisiana and had to leave for home Saturday night. Scheffler has turned to a familiar face in Brad Payne. Payne is a tour chaplain to several players as president of the College Golf Fellowship. He also was on Scheffler's bag in the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship so Scott could attend his daughter's high school graduation. The PGA Tour did not say what private matter led Scott to leave for home.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — CeeDee Lamb took a big hit and committed a penalty in the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason opener even though the star receiver wasn’t in uniform. A sprinting official ran straight into Lamb’s back on the sideline during the second quarter of the Cowboys’ game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Saturday night, resulting in a 15-yard penalty to Dallas for making contact with an official. Dressed in street clothes, Lamb was watching Joe Milton’s deep pass to Jonathan Mingo when he wandered too far into the white paint on the sideline. The official didn't see him and knocked him down.

CAIRO (AP) — Mohamed Salah is questioning UEFA’s “farewell” to former Palestinian soccer player Suleiman Obeid who was reportedly shot and killed by Israeli forces while awaiting aid in Gaza. Salah asks on the social network X, “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?” in response to a post from UEFA saying, “Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the ‘Palestinian Pele.’ A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.” The Palestine Football Association says the 41-year-old Obeid was fatally shot by Israeli forces while he was waiting among crowds for aid near a distribution site in southern Gaza.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run of the season Saturday night in the fifth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-way Japanese star reached 40 homes for the fourth time in his career, after winning MVP awards in each of the previous three years he did it. Ohtani hit a solo shot 417 feet to center off starter Chris Bassitt to give the Dodgers a three-run lead.

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh launched his major league-leading 44th home run, Julio Rodríguez went deep twice and the surging Seattle Mariners defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 after retiring Ichiro Suzuki’s No. 51 jersey. Seattle extended its win streak to six, the longest active run in the American League, and moved within a half-game of Houston atop the AL West. After hitting the go-ahead homer in the eighth inning Friday night, Raleigh delivered another three-run shot Saturday to put Seattle up 5-1 in the third. Rodríguez connected on the next pitch from starter Joe Boyle, who lasted 3 1/3 innings. Rodríguez also hit a two-run homer in the first, a 436-foot drive, and has 23 home runs this season.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy's return to the Minnesota Vikings was short but solid. The quarterback, who missed his rookie season due to a knee injury, led a scoring drive in a 20-10 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday. He completed 4 of 7 passes for 30 yards, helping set up a 48-yard field goal. This performance came nearly a year after his injury in last year's preseason opener. With Sam Darnold now with the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Kevin O’Connell has handed the offense to McCarthy. The home crowd gave him a warm welcome as he took the field.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera has torn his Achilles while chasing a flyball at the New York Yankees' Old-Timers’ Day game. His agent, Fern Cuza, says the 55-year-old closer, baseball's career leader in saves, will have surgery within a week. Rivera had singled off former teammate Andy Pettitte before the injury occurred during an at-bat by Willie Randolph. The Yankees brought back the Old-Timers' Day game for the first time since 2019. Rivera, a Hall of Famer, was playing in the event for the second time. He became the first unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame in 2019 after helping the Yankees win five World Series titles.

INTERLEAGUEFinal Philadelphia 9 Texas 1Final L.A. Dodgers 5 Toronto 1Final Boston 10 San Diego 2

AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Baltimore 3 Athletics 2Final Detroit 6 L.A. Angels 5FinalHouston5N.Y. Yankees3FinalCleveland9Chicago White Sox5FinalMinnesota9Kansas City4FinalSeattle3Tampa Bay2

NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 2Final Miami 5 Atlanta 1Final Milwaukee 3 N.Y. Mets 2Final St. Louis 5 Chicago Cubs 0Final Arizona 6 Colorado 1Final San Francisco 5 Washington 0

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASONFinal Cleveland 30 Carolina 10&nbsp;Final Detroit 17 Atlanta 10Final New England 48 Washington 18

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kody Clemens and Matt Wallner homered, Ryan Jeffers had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 9-4 on Friday night

Rookie Luke Keaschall continued his hot hitting with two singles and two RBIs. He has six hits and eight RBIs in three games after returning from a three-month stint on the IL&nbsp;due to a broken bone in his right forearm.

Joe Ryan (11-5) allowed one run on four hits with no walks and five strikeouts over five innings for the Twins, who have won three straight.

Mike Yastrzemski and Bobby Witt Jr. homered for the Royals, who have lost three of four.

The Twins roughed up Royals starter Seth Lugo (8-6), scoring multiple runs in three of the four innings he pitched.

Keaschall had RBI singles in the first and second innings. Jeffers also had a RBI single in the second as the Twins built a 5-1 lead.

Clemens set a career high with his 13th homer, a two-run shot in the fourth.

After Yastrzemski hit a leadoff homer in the first, the Twins responded immediately when Wallner hammered a sinker into the bullpens in left-center with one out in the bottom of the inning.

Ryan is 8-0 with a 1.34 ERA in 10 career starts against the Royals.

LHP Noah Cameron (5-5, 2.68 ERA) will start for the Royals against RHP Bailey Ober (4-6, 5.38) in the second game of the series on Saturday night.

Clemens and Wallner homer as Twins beat Royals 9-4 for third straight win

ATLANTA (AP) — Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was in stable condition after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance Friday night against Atlanta, with the preseason game ending early. The Lions released a statement, saying: “Morice Norris is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities. He will remain at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta overnight for observation." Norris was hurt with 14:50 to go trying to tackle Nathan Carter. When play resumed, Atlanta's Emory Jones took a snap and held the ball as players from teams stood at the line of scrimmage as the clock continued to run. Finally, with 6:31 left, an official said the game was suspended with Detroit up 17-10.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders has made an impressive NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns. On Friday night, he completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. His father, Deion Sanders, celebrated his performance on social media. Sanders expressed mixed feelings, calling it a dream come true but admitting he could have played better. The Browns have been dealing with injuries at quarterback, giving Sanders the opportunity to start. Despite some early challenges, he showed promise and even caught the attention of NBA star LeBron James. Sanders was initially projected to go higher in the draft but fell to the fifth round.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw went toe-to-toe for six innings in a vintage duel Friday night. The 41-year-old Scherzer, pitching for Toronto, made his 465th career start. Kershaw, 37, started his 443rd game — all for the Los Angeles Dodgers over 18 seasons. Once teammates in Los Angeles, both pitchers have won three Cy Young Awards and are likely headed to the Hall of Fame. Kershaw allowed one run and seven hits, striking out four. Scherzer gave up two runs and six hits, striking out five. A two-run homer by Mookie Betts gave the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. It was the fourth time Scherzer and Kershaw faced each other. Before the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised both pitchers for their competitiveness and unique styles.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady's statue, weighing six tons and standing 17 feet tall, has been unveiled outside the New England Patriots' stadium. Brady, a three-time NFL MVP and seven-time champion, retired in 2023 as the league's most-decorated player. The Patriots inducted him into their Hall of Fame last year, waiving the usual waiting period. The statue, created by sculptor Jeff Buccacio, features a hexagonal granite base and a 12-foot figure of Brady. During the ceremony, Brady humorously referenced his former coach Bill Belichick and took a playful jab at the New York Jets. Fans and former teammates attended the event.

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wrexham has been denied a Hollywood-style ending on its return to English soccer’s second tier as relegated Premier League team Southampton has struck twice in the final minutes to grab a 2-1 win. Josh Windass’ penalty kick in the 22nd minute looked enough for Wrexham’s first win in the Welsh team’s first game back in the division in 43 years. But Irish defender Ryan Manning equalized in the 90th with a brilliant free kick over the wall inside the right post from outside the box, then sent Jack Stephens sliding in at the far post to poke the winning goal into the roof of the net in the 96th.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is considered day-to-day with a dislocated pinkie. That's according to a person with knowledge of the injury who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the team hadn’t yet made an official statement. It’s unclear when Richardson will practice next. Indy did not hold practice Friday and is scheduled to do so Saturday. Richardson was injured on the second possession of the Colts’ preseason game against the Ravens on Thursday night. In other injury news, the Colts closed the day by making a series of moves including placing running back Salvon Ahmed and cornerback Justin Walley on the season-ending injured reserve list.

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders appreciates questions about his health after a recent scare. The Colorado coach says he feels healthy and vibrant. Sanders has returned to the team after treatment for bladder cancer. He’s focused on preparing for the season opener against Georgia Tech on August 29. A key task is deciding between quarterbacks Julian Lewis and Kaidon Salter. Sanders says the team will play a different style of offense this year. He’s taking his time to evaluate the quarterbacks, with a hand from Byron Leftwich. Sanders, who turns 58 on Saturday, says he’s enjoying life and learning to trust his instincts more.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy Fleetwood is giving himself another chance at finally winning on the PGA Tour. The English star had four straight birdies on the back nine for the second straight day. He shot 64 in the FedEx St. Jude Championship for a four-shot lead before the round was interrupted by storms. Collin Morikawa and Akshay Bhatia were four behind. Justin Rose also was four back and had two holes remaining when he returns Saturday morning. Fleetwood had a tour title get away from him in June at the Travelers Championship. He has won big tournaments in Europe, just not on the PGA Tour.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said he is still undecided whether to get surgery this offseason to address the significant injuries he suffered in the the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year. Tkachuk told ESPN in a story posted Friday that while he’s hoping to return to the ice soon after playing the Stanley Cup playoffs with a torn adductor muscle and a sports hernia injury, he could miss a couple months if he has surgery. Tkachuk revealed he sustained the injuries while playing for Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. Despite the injuries, he had 23 points in 23 playoff games. The Panthers begin the regular season against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 7.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith and defensive end Maxx Crosby were caught on video making obscene gestures toward Seattle Seahawks fans. This happened before their preseason game on Thursday night. Videos of the incident circulated on social media on Friday. In one clip, Crosby and Smith appear to respond to taunting fans with gestures as they enter the field. A fan's sign read, "Bigger Bust — Geno Or Jamarcus Russell?” Smith was the Seahawks' starter for three seasons before joining the Raiders. The game ended in a 23-23 tie.

INTERLEAGUEFinal Philadelphia 9 Texas 1Final L.A. Dodgers 5 Toronto 1&nbsp;Final Boston 10 San Diego 2

AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal Baltimore 3 Athletics 2Final Detroit 6 L.A. Angels 5Final Houston 5 N.Y. Yankees 3Final Cleveland 9 Chicago White Sox 5Final Minnesota 9 Kansas City 4Final Seattle 3 Tampa Bay 2

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By DR. KARISSA NIEHOFF NFHS

As the new school year begins around the country, practices are underway in many of the familiar fall sports in our nation’s schools, with football and Friday Night Lights drawing much of the attention.

However, in addition to many of the eight million high school sports participants who will be in action soon, millions of other students will be flocking to other school activity programs, such as speech/debate, theatre and music.

In music programs alone, it is estimated that six to eight million participants are involved in marching band, ensemble, concert band, jazz band, orchestra, choir, mariachi and other programs.

These music programs are, in fact, cocurricular in that they combine and complete the work done in the classroom, with competitions, festivals and contests held after school.

Like their counterparts on the sports fields, these activities are life-changing and set students up for successful lives and careers beyond high school. And not only do these programs complete the work from the classroom, they provide additional values and benefits not readily available through the classroom – teamwork, fair play, respect, self-confidence and a better self-image.

Earlier this summer, high school music students and schools celebrated Make Music Day – a global celebration of music held annually on June 21 open to anyone who wants to participate.

Thirteen middle school and high school music programs across the country submitted video testimonials detailing how music education has profoundly impacted their lives and received recognition and free music from Alfred Music, thanks to a partnership involving the NFHS.  

A sampling of a few of those responses reveals the tremendous value and impact of these activities to millions of students.

“To me, music is a form of self-expression that I can’t find in other activities at school and in my day-to-day life,” said Henry Tuju, a percussionist in the music program at O’Fallon (Illinois) Township High School. “Whenever I play music, I get the opportunity that I can share with others while also making it my own. It’s a way to connect with myself, with my peers and with my sense of identity and purpose.”

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