ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Friday. He was 86

The Atlanta Braves said Aaron died peacefully in his sleep. No cause of death was given.

Aaron made his last public appearance less than two weeks ago when he received the COVID-19 vaccine.

“Hammerin’ Hank” set a wide array of career hitting records during a 23-year career spent mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, including RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases.

But the Hall of Famer will be remembered for one swing above all others, the one that made him baseball’s home-run king.

It was a title he would hold for more than 33 years, a period in which the Hammer slowly but surely claimed his rightful place as one of America’s most iconic sporting figures, a true national treasure worthy of mention in the same breath with Ruth or Ali or Jordan.

ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Friday. He was 86The Atlanta Braves said Aaron died peacefully in his sleep. No cause of death was given.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/4hOMsSGnRi">pic.twitter.com/4hOMsSGnRi</a>&mdash; Atlanta Braves (@Braves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1352650753920430083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Aaron made his last public appearance less than two weeks ago when he received the COVID-19 vaccine.“Hammerin’ Hank” set a wide array of career hitting records during a 23-year career spent mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, including RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases.But the Hall of Famer will be remembered for one swing above all others, the one that made him baseball’s home-run king.It was a title he would hold for more than 33 years, a period in which the Hammer slowly but surely claimed his rightful place as one of America’s most iconic sporting figures, a true national treasure worthy of mention in the same breath with Ruth or Ali or Jordan.

Baseball legend Hank Aaron has died 

Fri 1/226:00PM KHOK - Hoisington Winter Jam - Otis-Bison Boys vs Cimarron6:00PM 1590/95.5FM - Hoisington Winter Jam - Ellsworth Girls vs Otis-Bison7:45PM KHOK - Hoisington Winter Jam - Ellsworth Boys vs Hoisington7:45PM 1590/95.5FM - Hoisington Winter Jam - Cimarron Girls vs HoisingtonSat 1/2310:30AM KBGL - College Basketball - Kansas @ Oklahoma2:00PM KBGL - Larned Girls vs Reno Co.12:45PM - B104 - Bluestem Classic - Great Bend Boys vs Wichita West11:30AM KHOK - Winter Jam Girls 3rd Place Game11:30AM 1590/95.5FM - Winter Jam Girls 7th Place Game1:15PM KHOK - Winter Jam Boys 3rd Place Game1:15PM 1590/95.5FM - Winter Jam Boys 7th Place Game3:00PM KHOK - Winter Jam Girls Championship3:00PM 1590/95.5FM - Winter Jam Girls 5th Place Game4:45PM KHOK - Winter Jam Boys Championship4:45PM 1590/95.5FM - Winter Jam Boys 5th Place GameSun 1/244:00PM- B104 - AFC Championship Game - Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo BillsTue 1/265:45PM KHOK - High School Basketball - Phillipsburg @ HoisingtonThur 1/285:45PM KHOK - High School Basketball - Smoky Valley @ Hoisington

Eagle Radio and Hull Broadcasting PBP Schedule

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 16 points and seven rebounds, and Moussa Cisse had 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 72-52 win over Wichita State on Thursday night.

Alex Lomax also scored 12 points for Memphis (7-5, 3-2 American Athletic Conference). DeAndre Williams had 10 points and five assists.

The Shockers’ 29.9 field-goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Memphis opponent this season.

Ricky Council IV had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Shockers (8-4, 4-2), which scored just 19 points in the first half. Morris Udeze added 10 points and Dexter Dennis had six rebounds.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 16 points and seven rebounds, and Moussa Cisse had 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 72-52 win over Wichita State on Thursday night.Alex Lomax also scored 12 points for Memphis (7-5, 3-2 American Athletic Conference). DeAndre Williams had 10 points and five assists.The Shockers’ 29.9 field-goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Memphis opponent this season.Ricky Council IV had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Shockers (8-4, 4-2), which scored just 19 points in the first half. Morris Udeze added 10 points and Dexter Dennis had six rebounds.

Cisse leads Memphis over Wichita State 72-52


11:30 7th Place Girls Game - LaCrosse vs Ellworth/Otis-Bison loser


1:15 7th Place Boys Game - Victoria vs Cimarron/Otis-Bison loser


3:00 5th Place Girls Game - Pratt vs&nbsp;Ellworth/Otis-Bison winner


4:45 5th Place Boys Game - Pratt Cimarron/Otis-Bison loser


11:30 3rd Place Girls Game - Ellinwood vs Hoisington/Cimarron loser


1:15 3rd  Place Boys Game - Lacrosse vs Hoisington/Ellsworth loser


3:00 Championship Girls Game - Victoria vs&nbsp;Hoisington/Cimarron winner


4:45 Championship Boys - Ellinwood vs&nbsp;Hoisington/Ellsworth winner

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18Activities Center
Ellinwood Boys 66 Victoria 37
LaCrosse Boys 49 Pratt 47High School
Ellinwood Girls 58 Pratt 37
Victoria Girls 47 LaCrosse 24Tuesday, January
19Activities Center
Cimarron Girls 60 Ellsworth 16
Hoisington Girls 42 Otis-Bison 26High School
Ellsworth Boys 55 Otis-Bison Boys 17
Hoisington Boys 65 Cimarron 54Thursday, January
21Activities Center
Pratt Girls 62 LaCrosse 27&nbsp;
Victoria Girls 63 Ellinwood 57High SchoolPratt Boys 56 Victoria 40
Ellinwood Boys 72 LaCrosse 33Friday, January
22Activities Center
6:00 Otis-Bison Boys vs Cimarron
7:45 Ellsworth Boys vs HoisingtonHigh School
6:00 Ellsworth Girls vs Otis-Bison
7:45 Cimarron Girls vs Hoisington&nbsp;Saturday, January
23High School
11:30 7th Place Girls Game - LaCrosse vs Ellworth/Otis-Bison loser
1:15 7th Place Boys Game - Victoria vs Cimarron/Otis-Bison loser
3:00 5th Place Girls Game - Pratt vs&nbsp;Ellworth/Otis-Bison winner
4:45 5th Place Boys Game - Pratt Cimarron/Otis-Bison loserActivities Center
11:30 3rd Place Girls Game - Ellinwood vs Hoisington/Cimarron loser
1:15 3rd Place Boys Game - Lacrosse vs Hoisington/Ellsworth loser
3:00 Championship Girls Game - Victoria vs&nbsp;Hoisington/Cimarron winner
4:45 Championship Boys - Ellinwood vs&nbsp;Hoisington/Ellsworth winner

2021 Cardinal Winter Jam Scores and Schedule

5th Place - 12:00 Reno Co. vs Macksville/CP loser

1st Place - 8:00 Nickerson vs Sunrise Academy

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St. John 60 Reno Co. 29
Larned 69 Central Plains 31Tuesday, January
19#1 Sunrise Academy vs Reno Co.Nickerson 60 Macksville 54
Thursday, January 21Sunrise Academy 52 St. John27Nickerson 60 Larned 54Friday, January
228:00 Macksville vs Central Plains&nbsp;Saturday, January
235th Place - 12:00 Reno Co. vs Macksville/CP loser3rd Place - 4:00 Larned vs St. John1st Place - 8:00 Nickerson vs Sunrise Academy
** No 7th Place gameGirls Round RobinMonday, January
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Central Plains 57 Reno Co. 40Tuesday, January
19St. John 49 Larned 20Thursday, January
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Central Plains 69 Larned 25Friday, January
226:00 St. John vs Reno Co.Saturday, January
23
2:00 Reno Co. vs Larned
6:00 Central Plains vs St. John

2021 St. John Mid-Winter Classic Scores and Schedule

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Winter Jam Results: Day Three

Nickerson Boys 48 Larned 44; Central Plains Girls 69 Larned 25

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, raising expectations that he will start in the AFC championship game against the Buffalo Bills. Mahomes was initially listed as a full participant when he returned to practice Wednesday, but the Chiefs quickly corrected his status to limited because he remains in the protocol. He must be cleared by team physicians and an independent neural consult before the reigning Super Bowl MVP can be a full participant in practice or play in a game.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ten years after firing Sean McDermott as his defensive coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid will stare across the field inside Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday and see his protégé trying to spoil his hopes of a Super Bowl repeat. That's because McDermott has Buffalo playing in its first AFC title game since beating Kansas City on Jan. 23, 1994, when the Bills advanced to their fourth consecutive Super Bowl. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appears to be poised to play after sustaining a concussion last week, setting up a tantalizing matchup with Bills counterpart Josh Allen.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 16 points and seven rebounds, and Moussa Cisse had 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 72-52 win over Wichita State. Alex Lomax also scored 12 points for Memphis. DeAndre Williams had 10 points and five assists. The Shockers’ 29.9 field-goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Memphis opponent this season. Ricky Council IV had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Shockers, which scored just 19 points in the first half. Morris Udeze added 10 points and Dexter Dennis had six rebounds.

UNDATED (AP) — The Big 12′s best team this season faces off with arguably its best player on Saturday when second-ranked Baylor heads to Oklahoma State, where the Bears will try to shut down the Cowboys’  Cade Cunningham. The likely NBA lottery pick is averaging 17.8 points while shooting better than 45% from the field. Elsewhere, ninth-ranked Kansas tries to get on track against Oklahoma, while No. 14 West Virginia visits Kansas State.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins to a futures contract, giving the 23-year-old a second chance after he flamed out in the nation’s capital in less than two seasons. 15th overall pick in the 2019 draft was ineffective on the field and a disruption off it, getting fined $40,000 and losing his captaincy for breaking COVID-19 rules by partying with several people without a mask. The signing comes as the Steelers await word on whether Ben Roethlisberger will return for an 18th season with the team.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings say offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak has retired after a 36-year career as an NFL player, coach and adviser. The Vikings ranked fourth in the league in total yards and tied for sixth in offensive touchdowns in their only season with Kubiak in charge of the offense. The decision was expected and will force head coach Mike Zimmer to hire a sixth offensive coordinator in six seasons.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, raising expectations that he will start in the AFC championship game against the Buffalo Bills. Mahomes was initially listed as a full participant when he returned to practice Wednesday, but the Chiefs quickly corrected his status to limited because he remains in the protocol. He must be cleared by team physicians and an independent neural consult before the reigning Super Bowl MVP can be a full participant in practice or play in a game.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ten years after firing Sean McDermott as his defensive coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid will stare across the field inside Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday and see his protégé trying to spoil his hopes of a Super Bowl repeat. That's because McDermott has Buffalo playing in its first AFC title game since beating Kansas City on Jan. 23, 1994, when the Bills advanced to their fourth consecutive Super Bowl. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appears to be poised to play after sustaining a concussion last week, setting up a tantalizing matchup with Bills counterpart Josh Allen.MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 16 points and seven rebounds, and Moussa Cisse had 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 72-52 win over Wichita State. Alex Lomax also scored 12 points for Memphis. DeAndre Williams had 10 points and five assists. The Shockers’ 29.9 field-goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Memphis opponent this season. Ricky Council IV had 13 points and seven rebounds for the Shockers, which scored just 19 points in the first half. Morris Udeze added 10 points and Dexter Dennis had six rebounds.UNDATED (AP) — The Big 12′s best team this season faces off with arguably its best player on Saturday when second-ranked Baylor heads to Oklahoma State, where the Bears will try to shut down the Cowboys’ Cade Cunningham. The likely NBA lottery pick is averaging 17.8 points while shooting better than 45% from the field. Elsewhere, ninth-ranked Kansas tries to get on track against Oklahoma, while No. 14 West Virginia visits Kansas State.PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins to a futures contract, giving the 23-year-old a second chance after he flamed out in the nation’s capital in less than two seasons. 15th overall pick in the 2019 draft was ineffective on the field and a disruption off it, getting fined $40,000 and losing his captaincy for breaking COVID-19 rules by partying with several people without a mask. The signing comes as the Steelers await word on whether Ben Roethlisberger will return for an 18th season with the team.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings say offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak has retired after a 36-year career as an NFL player, coach and adviser. The Vikings ranked fourth in the league in total yards and tied for sixth in offensive touchdowns in their only season with Kubiak in charge of the offense. The decision was expected and will force head coach Mike Zimmer to hire a sixth offensive coordinator in six seasons.THURSDAY SCORESTOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	Indiana	81	(4)Iowa	69	Final	(24)UCLA	61	California	57	NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	L.A. Lakers	113	Milwaukee	106	Final	New York	119	Golden State	104	Final	Utah	129	New Orleans	118

Friday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

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Kapaun Mt Carmel Boys 66 Great Bend 36

Class 3-2-1A&nbsp; Hoisington ranked 7th

Girls Division I&nbsp; Great Bend ranked 2nd

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106 – 2. Kaden Spragis-Great Bend
113 – 6. Avery Wolf-Great Bend
138 – 3. Wyatt Weber-Great BendClass 4A
160 – 4. Samajay Alboyd-LarnedClass 3-2-1A&nbsp; Hoisington ranked 7th
113 – 5. Josiah Ball-Hoisington
170 – 2. Cole Steinert-Hoisington
182 – 1. Joshua Ball-HoisingtonGirls Division I&nbsp; Great Bend ranked 2nd
101- 1. Breckyn Elliott-Great Bend
120 – 6. Daisy Gomez-Great Bend
126 – 1. Bre Ridgeway-Great Bend
132 – 4. Lexi Deines-Great BendGirls Division II
101 – 4. Sheena Gocela-Hoisington
120 – 4. Emily Lovett-Hoisington
138 – 1. Tally Wikum-Hoisington
170 – 3. Ava Mull-Larned

Area wrestling rankings

Never before has&nbsp;high school&nbsp;sports and performing arts been so poised to make a difference in our nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Two days removed from remembering the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to combat racism in the United States, and on the very day of the inauguration of the 46th&nbsp;president of our country, we are reminded of the work ahead and the ways our&nbsp;education-based&nbsp;programs can play a role in healing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Respect for one another, appreciation for each person’s background and a willingness to work together for the good of everyone are goals that should be equally shared by our nation’s leaders and everyone involved in the greatest education programs in our country – high school sports and performing arts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 51 state high school associations that are members of the NFHS, and the 19,500-plus high schools that are a part of these associations have been working tirelessly to&nbsp;offer&nbsp;sports and performing arts this year amid the pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our nation’s youth want – and need – these programs. They want to be a part of a team, working together to achieve success. It is in these education-based programs where high school students learn sportsmanship and citizenship.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While one to three percent of those participating in high school sports will play at the next levels, that is not the emphasis&nbsp;of these programs. Instead,&nbsp;participants&nbsp;learn how to be accountable, how to win – and lose – graciously, and how to be leaders who have a solid concept of right and wrong as citizens of our country.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Communities throughout our nation desperately need high school sports and performing arts. Sometimes, we do not realize the value of everyday experiences until they are gone. As&nbsp;we work through&nbsp;the overall healing process from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as from&nbsp;social&nbsp;and political unrest that was ever present in 2020, we are looking ahead anxiously to the day that gyms and stadiums and auditoriums will be packed again with fans supporting their local high school teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Perhaps even bordering on a Pollyanna mindset, we believe high school sports and performing arts can pump&nbsp;renewed&nbsp;life into communities as the vaccine distribution intensifies this year and the pandemic diminishes. In cities and towns from 100 people to 100,000, high school sports, just as they were 50 years ago, are a&nbsp;vital&nbsp;part of the heartbeat of these communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

From the 1,605 schools in California and the 1,485 schools in Texas, to the 57 schools in Rhode Island and 72 schools in Wyoming – and all sizes in between – the 12 million-plus participants in high school sports and performing arts&nbsp;don’t think about owning their talent, which is becoming a part of the college landscape. Instead, they think about offering their talent to be part of a team effort.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In many of those cities and towns across the country, local radio stations&nbsp;remain some of the most effective advocates of&nbsp;high school sports and performing arts. And the NFHS, along with many of our state associations and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, are once again working with radio stations to air messages about the values of these education-based programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Since 2012, many radio stations have been involved in this effort and have aired 30- and 60-second spots on the values of high school sports – for FREE. Managers of radio stations in cities and towns of all sizes have consistently aired these commercials because they believe in the content. They believe in promoting high school sports and performing arts. They believe high school sports resonates with residents in their communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today, six digital public-service announcements on the “Values of High School Sports,” “Participation in Sports and Performing Arts,” “Equality and Inclusion,” “Mental Health” and “Sportsmanship” are being distributed to state associations and radio stations nationwide. Last year, the value of the PSAs aired was $7.6 million, and in the nine years of the program, the amount is $59.8 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;

WRLE Radio in Dunnellon, Florida, said, “We love being supportive of this cause,” and Network Indiana Emmis Broadcasting in Indianapolis, Indiana, said, “The PSAs promoting high school sports have been warmly received by both listeners and affiliate partners.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

We offer a huge “thank you” to these stations and hundreds of others for promoting these programs in their local communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While&nbsp;high school activity programs provide the setting, we encourage your support for the millions of student participants as they progress through the steps of healing this year. The pandemic may cause us to reassess how we conduct business in some settings going forward, but one thing that must not change is fans in the stands, gyms and auditoriums in communities nationwide, supporting high school students in education-based sports and performing arts.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611175856235.jpeg" alt="Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is in her third year as executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana." />
 <figcaption>Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is in her third year as executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana.</figcaption>
 </figure>Never before has&nbsp;high school&nbsp;sports and performing arts been so poised to make a difference in our nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two days removed from remembering the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to combat racism in the United States, and on the very day of the inauguration of the 46th&nbsp;president of our country, we are reminded of the work ahead and the ways our&nbsp;education-based&nbsp;programs can play a role in healing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Respect for one another, appreciation for each person’s background and a willingness to work together for the good of everyone are goals that should be equally shared by our nation’s leaders and everyone involved in the greatest education programs in our country – high school sports and performing arts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The 51 state high school associations that are members of the NFHS, and the 19,500-plus high schools that are a part of these associations have been working tirelessly to&nbsp;offer&nbsp;sports and performing arts this year amid the pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our nation’s youth want – and need – these programs. They want to be a part of a team, working together to achieve success. It is in these education-based programs where high school students learn sportsmanship and citizenship.&nbsp;&nbsp;While one to three percent of those participating in high school sports will play at the next levels, that is not the emphasis&nbsp;of these programs. Instead,&nbsp;participants&nbsp;learn how to be accountable, how to win – and lose – graciously, and how to be leaders who have a solid concept of right and wrong as citizens of our country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Communities throughout our nation desperately need high school sports and performing arts. Sometimes, we do not realize the value of everyday experiences until they are gone. As&nbsp;we work through&nbsp;the overall healing process from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as from&nbsp;social&nbsp;and political unrest that was ever present in 2020, we are looking ahead anxiously to the day that gyms and stadiums and auditoriums will be packed again with fans supporting their local high school teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;Perhaps even bordering on a Pollyanna mindset, we believe high school sports and performing arts can pump&nbsp;renewed&nbsp;life into communities as the vaccine distribution intensifies this year and the pandemic diminishes. In cities and towns from 100 people to 100,000, high school sports, just as they were 50 years ago, are a&nbsp;vital&nbsp;part of the heartbeat of these communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;From the 1,605 schools in California and the 1,485 schools in Texas, to the 57 schools in Rhode Island and 72 schools in Wyoming – and all sizes in between – the 12 million-plus participants in high school sports and performing arts&nbsp;don’t think about owning their talent, which is becoming a part of the college landscape. Instead, they think about offering their talent to be part of a team effort.&nbsp;&nbsp;In many of those cities and towns across the country, local radio stations&nbsp;remain some of the most effective advocates of&nbsp;high school sports and performing arts. And the NFHS, along with many of our state associations and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, are once again working with radio stations to air messages about the values of these education-based programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since 2012, many radio stations have been involved in this effort and have aired 30- and 60-second spots on the values of high school sports – for FREE. Managers of radio stations in cities and towns of all sizes have consistently aired these commercials because they believe in the content. They believe in promoting high school sports and performing arts. They believe high school sports resonates with residents in their communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Today, six digital public-service announcements on the “Values of High School Sports,” “Participation in Sports and Performing Arts,” “Equality and Inclusion,” “Mental Health” and “Sportsmanship” are being distributed to state associations and radio stations nationwide. Last year, the value of the PSAs aired was $7.6 million, and in the nine years of the program, the amount is $59.8 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;WRLE Radio in Dunnellon, Florida, said, “We love being supportive of this cause,” and Network Indiana Emmis Broadcasting in Indianapolis, Indiana, said, “The PSAs promoting high school sports have been warmly received by both listeners and affiliate partners.”&nbsp;&nbsp;We offer a huge “thank you” to these stations and hundreds of others for promoting these programs in their local communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;While&nbsp;high school activity programs provide the setting, we encourage your support for the millions of student participants as they progress through the steps of healing this year. The pandemic may cause us to reassess how we conduct business in some settings going forward, but one thing that must not change is fans in the stands, gyms and auditoriums in communities nationwide, supporting high school students in education-based sports and performing arts.&nbsp;

High School Sports, Performing Arts Can Play Role in Healing Our Nation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remained in the NFL’s concussion protocol Wednesday, but practiced in a limited capacity, raising hopes that the reigning Super Bowl MVP can play in Sunday’s AFC title game against Buffalo.

The Chiefs typically breeze through their midweek practice with little contact before ramping things up with their longest workout Thursday, and coach Andy Reid said afterward that fit perfectly with what Mahomes was able to do.

“He looked good,” Reid said. “He’s in the protocol so there’s only certain things he can do, but he took all the snaps and he feels good. So, I mean, we’re just going to follow this protocol as close as we possibly can.”

There are five steps in the league’s return-to-play protocol: rest until signs and symptoms return to baseline clearance to begin cardio; stretching and balance training with medical oversight; an increase in exercises that includes monitored strength training; the resumption of non-contact football activities; and finally, the player is cleared by team physicians and passes an independent neurological exam, at which point he is cleared to practice and play.

Reid didn’t specify which step Mahomes was in Wednesday, but the work he described coincides with the fourth step. If all goes well, that could mean the Chiefs’ quarterback is cleared to participate more fully in practice Thursday or Friday.

“He’s done well up to this point and they just progress you through the day,” Reid said, “so today was limited work and no contact, I think was the schedule for today. And that’s kind of what we’re doing on Wednesday, so it fit perfectly with that.”

Mahomes was hurt in the third quarter of last Sunday’s 22-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns when he was tackled around the neck while keeping the ball on a quarterback option. His head did not appear to strike the ground hard — if at all — and that led to reports that he had tweaked a nerve that runs up the neck.

Chad Henne finished the game and would be the starter if Mahomes was unable to play against the Bills.

“It’s definitely not the easiest if you don’t get the reps during the week,” Henne said, “but mentally you have to stay in it. When Patrick was in last week, during every practice, Matt (Moore) and I are in the back doing our drops, our progressions. That doesn’t change. After practice we get the throws we need that Patrick took and we go about our business.”

The return of Mahomes was only the start of the positive injury news for Kansas City.

Defensive back Bashaud Breeland, who also left the Browns game with a concussion, got in some limited work as the Chiefs moved practice from outdoors inside because of gusty winds.

The availability of their No. 1 cornerback is important with Bills quarterback Josh Allen riding a hot streak and All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs coming to town.

Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire and wide receiver Sammy Watkins also practiced Wednesday, which means the Chiefs could have a full complement of playmakers regardless of their quarterback for the first time in weeks.

Edwards-Helaire, who was fourth among rookies with 1,100 yards from scrimmage this season, sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 15 against New Orleans and missed the final two games of the regular season. He returned to practice last Wednesday but was held out the next two days, and he was inactive for the Chiefs’ playoff game against Cleveland.

The injury-prone Watkins hurt his calf muscle in Week 15 against Atlanta. He sat out the regular-season finale and did not practice last week, joining Edwards-Helaire on the inactive list for the Browns.

“It’ll be good to have both of those guys back,” Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman said. “Hopefully they can play with us and take the necessary steps to be fully healthy or healthy enough to get some production from them.”

NOTES: The only player who did not practice in some capacity Wednesday was linebacker Willie Gay Jr. He’s been out with a sprained ankle. ... Diggs isn’t the only All-Pro wide receiver on the field Sunday, and Chiefs counterpart Tyreek Hill was sure to make everyone remember it. He continually referenced a dig by Jalen Ramsey from a couple of years ago, when the Jaguars cornerback made it a point to say Hill had been voted an All-Pro as a return specialist as a rookie. “(Diggs) is one of the top receivers in the game and I really respect him,” Hill said, “so we just got to see who has the better game, him or (Travis) Kelce, but I’m still just a return specialist.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remained in the NFL’s concussion protocol Wednesday, but practiced in a limited capacity, raising hopes that the reigning Super Bowl MVP can play in Sunday’s AFC title game against Buffalo.The Chiefs typically breeze through their midweek practice with little contact before ramping things up with their longest workout Thursday, and coach Andy Reid said afterward that fit perfectly with what Mahomes was able to do.“He looked good,” Reid said. “He’s in the protocol so there’s only certain things he can do, but he took all the snaps and he feels good. So, I mean, we’re just going to follow this protocol as close as we possibly can.”There are five steps in the league’s return-to-play protocol: rest until signs and symptoms return to baseline clearance to begin cardio; stretching and balance training with medical oversight; an increase in exercises that includes monitored strength training; the resumption of non-contact football activities; and finally, the player is cleared by team physicians and passes an independent neurological exam, at which point he is cleared to practice and play.Reid didn’t specify which step Mahomes was in Wednesday, but the work he described coincides with the fourth step. If all goes well, that could mean the Chiefs’ quarterback is cleared to participate more fully in practice Thursday or Friday.“He’s done well up to this point and they just progress you through the day,” Reid said, “so today was limited work and no contact, I think was the schedule for today. And that’s kind of what we’re doing on Wednesday, so it fit perfectly with that.”Mahomes was hurt in the third quarter of last Sunday’s 22-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns when he was tackled around the neck while keeping the ball on a quarterback option. His head did not appear to strike the ground hard — if at all — and that led to reports that he had tweaked a nerve that runs up the neck.Chad Henne finished the game and would be the starter if Mahomes was unable to play against the Bills.“It’s definitely not the easiest if you don’t get the reps during the week,” Henne said, “but mentally you have to stay in it. When Patrick was in last week, during every practice, Matt (Moore) and I are in the back doing our drops, our progressions. That doesn’t change. After practice we get the throws we need that Patrick took and we go about our business.”The return of Mahomes was only the start of the positive injury news for Kansas City.Defensive back Bashaud Breeland, who also left the Browns game with a concussion, got in some limited work as the Chiefs moved practice from outdoors inside because of gusty winds.The availability of their No. 1 cornerback is important with Bills quarterback Josh Allen riding a hot streak and All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs coming to town.Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire and wide receiver Sammy Watkins also practiced Wednesday, which means the Chiefs could have a full complement of playmakers regardless of their quarterback for the first time in weeks.Edwards-Helaire, who was fourth among rookies with 1,100 yards from scrimmage this season, sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 15 against New Orleans and missed the final two games of the regular season. He returned to practice last Wednesday but was held out the next two days, and he was inactive for the Chiefs’ playoff game against Cleveland.The injury-prone Watkins hurt his calf muscle in Week 15 against Atlanta. He sat out the regular-season finale and did not practice last week, joining Edwards-Helaire on the inactive list for the Browns.“It’ll be good to have both of those guys back,” Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman said. “Hopefully they can play with us and take the necessary steps to be fully healthy or healthy enough to get some production from them.”NOTES: The only player who did not practice in some capacity Wednesday was linebacker Willie Gay Jr. He’s been out with a sprained ankle. ... Diggs isn’t the only All-Pro wide receiver on the field Sunday, and Chiefs counterpart Tyreek Hill was sure to make everyone remember it. He continually referenced a dig by Jalen Ramsey from a couple of years ago, when the Jaguars cornerback made it a point to say Hill had been voted an All-Pro as a return specialist as a rookie. “(Diggs) is one of the top receivers in the game and I really respect him,” Hill said, “so we just got to see who has the better game, him or (Travis) Kelce, but I’m still just a return specialist.”

Chiefs’ Mahomes practices, remains in concussion protocol

Barton Men 135, Ottawa 78 Barton Women 78, Highland 41

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The Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted Wednesday to allow up to four fans per participant at activities starting Jan. 29.

The measure approved by the board, 46-27, also allows local school districts to have stricter limitations.

In December, the board voted to allow only two family members to attend winter sports events and other activities until Jan. 28.

KSHSAA Executive Director Bill Faflick told the member schools that local control is “absolutely appropriate.”

“If you’re not ready for four (spectators) in your facility, then that is your call,” Faflick said. “We believe this is a good action our executive board put forth and now it comes down to our schools to implement.”

He added masking and social distancing is still required by all those in attendance and participants that are not actively taking part in the game or sport.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted Wednesday to allow up to four fans per participant at activities starting Jan. 29.The measure approved by the board, 46-27, also allows local school districts to have stricter limitations.In December, the board voted to allow only two family members to attend winter sports events and other activities until Jan. 28.KSHSAA Executive Director Bill Faflick told the member schools that local control is “absolutely appropriate.”“If you’re not ready for four (spectators) in your facility, then that is your call,” Faflick said. “We believe this is a good action our executive board put forth and now it comes down to our schools to implement.”He added masking and social distancing is still required by all those in attendance and participants that are not actively taking part in the game or sport.

KHSAA approves change to number of fans allowed at activities

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, but practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, raising hopes the reigning Super Bowl MVP can play in Sunday’s AFC title game against Buffalo. The Chiefs typically breeze through practice on Wednesday with little contact before ramping things up on Thursday, and coach Andy Reid said that fit perfectly with what Mahomes was able to do. Reid didn’t say what phase of the five-step process Mahomes is in to be cleared to play, but the work he described his quarterback doing coincides with the fourth step.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills defense isn't the same pushover it was to start the season or the one that gave up the so-called Hail Murray in a Week 10 loss at Arizona. Buffalo has won eight straight since Kyler Murray's last-second 43-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins in the Cardinals' 32-30 victory. The Bills have used the loss as motivation in preparing to make their first AFC championship game appearance in 27 years. They play at Kansas City on Sunday. The Bills aren’t the only defense to have overcome obstacles among the four remaining playoff teams, rounded out in the NFC by Green Bay and Tampa Bay.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reliever Wade Davis is returning to the Kansas City Royals, the team he helped pitch to the 2015 World Series title. Davis and the Royals agreed to a minor league contract, and the 35-year-old right-hander will go to spring training trying to earn a spot on the major league roster. Davis is a three-time All-Star who had 47 saves for the Royals from 2013-16. He pitched the final out of the 2015 World Series against the New York Mets, throwing a called third strike past Wilmer Flores. Davis had two saves for Colorado during last year’s pandemic-shortened season, when his ERA shot up to 20.77. The Rockies released him in September.

HOUSTON (AP) — Outfielder Michael Brantley has agreed to a $32 million, two-year contract with the Houston Astros, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The deal is pending completion of a physical. Brantley spent the last two seasons in Houston after playing for Cleveland for his first 10 MLB seasons. Brantley hit .300 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 46 games in last year’s pandemic-shortened season.

TORONTO (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to contracts with free agent pitchers Kirby Yates and Tyler Chatwood. Yates received a $5.5 million, one-year deal with $4.5 million in potential performance bonuses. Chatwood agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with incentives that could take it to $5.5 million. Yates led the major leagues in saves in 2019 with 41 saves for San Diego and earned a place on the National League All-Star team. Chatwood went 2 - 2 with a 5.30 ERA in five starts with the Chicago Cubs last year.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has decided to retire after playing one season with the Indianapolis Colts. His decision at age 39 comes less than two weeks after the Colts suffered a 27-24 loss at Buffalo in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Rivers spent his first 16 seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers after they acquired him in a draft-day trade that sent Eli Manning to the New York Giants in 2004. Rivers finishes his career ranked among the league’s top five in career completions, career yards passing and career TDs. He never played in a Super Bowl.

NC State	at	(13)Virginia	7 p.m.	(Postponed)

Boston College	at	(16)Virginia Tech	5 p.m.	(Postponed)

(17)Minnesota	at	Nebraska	7 p.m.	(Postponed)

Xavier	at	(23)UConn	8:30 p.m.	(Postponed)

(25)Saint Louis	at	UMass	6 p.m.	(Postponed)

Washington	at	Charlotte	7 p.m.	(Postponed)

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol, but practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, raising hopes the reigning Super Bowl MVP can play in Sunday’s AFC title game against Buffalo. The Chiefs typically breeze through practice on Wednesday with little contact before ramping things up on Thursday, and coach Andy Reid said that fit perfectly with what Mahomes was able to do. Reid didn’t say what phase of the five-step process Mahomes is in to be cleared to play, but the work he described his quarterback doing coincides with the fourth step.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills defense isn't the same pushover it was to start the season or the one that gave up the so-called Hail Murray in a Week 10 loss at Arizona. Buffalo has won eight straight since Kyler Murray's last-second 43-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins in the Cardinals' 32-30 victory. The Bills have used the loss as motivation in preparing to make their first AFC championship game appearance in 27 years. They play at Kansas City on Sunday. The Bills aren’t the only defense to have overcome obstacles among the four remaining playoff teams, rounded out in the NFC by Green Bay and Tampa Bay.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reliever Wade Davis is returning to the Kansas City Royals, the team he helped pitch to the 2015 World Series title. Davis and the Royals agreed to a minor league contract, and the 35-year-old right-hander will go to spring training trying to earn a spot on the major league roster. Davis is a three-time All-Star who had 47 saves for the Royals from 2013-16. He pitched the final out of the 2015 World Series against the New York Mets, throwing a called third strike past Wilmer Flores. Davis had two saves for Colorado during last year’s pandemic-shortened season, when his ERA shot up to 20.77. The Rockies released him in September.UNDATED (AP) — The Big 12′s best team this season faces off with arguably its best player on Saturday when second-ranked Baylor heads to Oklahoma State, where the Bears will try to shut down the Cowboys’ Cade Cunningham. The likely NBA lottery pick is averaging 17.8 points while shooting better than 45% from the field. Elsewhere, ninth-ranked Kansas tries to get on track against Oklahoma, while No. 14 West Virginia visits Kansas State.HOUSTON (AP) — Outfielder Michael Brantley has agreed to a $32 million, two-year contract with the Houston Astros, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The deal is pending completion of a physical. Brantley spent the last two seasons in Houston after playing for Cleveland for his first 10 MLB seasons. Brantley hit .300 with five homers and 22 RBIs in 46 games in last year’s pandemic-shortened season.TORONTO (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to contracts with free agent pitchers Kirby Yates and Tyler Chatwood. Yates received a $5.5 million, one-year deal with $4.5 million in potential performance bonuses. Chatwood agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with incentives that could take it to $5.5 million. Yates led the major leagues in saves in 2019 with 41 saves for San Diego and earned a place on the National League All-Star team. Chatwood went 2 - 2 with a 5.30 ERA in five starts with the Chicago Cubs last year.INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has decided to retire after playing one season with the Indianapolis Colts. His decision at age 39 comes less than two weeks after the Colts suffered a 27-24 loss at Buffalo in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Rivers spent his first 16 seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers after they acquired him in a draft-day trade that sent Eli Manning to the New York Giants in 2004. Rivers finishes his career ranked among the league’s top five in career completions, career yards passing and career TDs. He never played in a Super Bowl.WEDNESDAY SCORESTOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL(5)Texas	at	Iowa St.	7 p.m.	(Postponed)(12)Texas Tech	at	TCU	8 p.m.	(Postponed)NC State	at	(13)Virginia	7 p.m.	(Postponed)Boston College	at	(16)Virginia Tech	5 p.m.	(Postponed)(17)Minnesota	at	Nebraska	7 p.m.	(Postponed)Xavier	at	(23)UConn	8:30 p.m.	(Postponed)(25)Saint Louis	at	UMass	6 p.m.	(Postponed)Final	(8)Houston	86	Tulsa	59	Final	(10)Wisconsin	68	Northwestern	52	Final	Providence	74	(11)Creighton	70	Final	Georgia Tech	83	(20)Clemson	65	NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWashington	at	Charlotte	7 p.m.	(Postponed)Memphis	at	Portland	10 p.m.	(Postponed)Final	Dallas	124	Indiana	112	Final	Philadelphia	117	Boston	109	Final 2OT	Cleveland	147	Brooklyn	135	Final	Miami	111	Toronto	102	Final OT	Atlanta	123	Detroit	115	Final	Orlando	97	Minnesota	96	Final	Phoenix	109	Houston	103	Final	L.A. Clippers	115	Sacramento	96	Final	Golden State	121	San Antonio	99

Thursday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reliever Wade Davis is returning to the Kansas City Royals, the team he helped pitch to the 2015 World Series title.

Davis and the Royals agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract, and the 35-year-old right-hander will go to spring training trying to earn a spot on the major league roster.

If added to the 40-man roster, Davis would get a one-year contract paying at a rate of $1.25 million while in the major leagues and $200,000 while in the minors. In the majors he could earn $925,000 for games: $50,000 apiece for 22 and each additional two through 30; $75,000 apiece for 34 and each additional two through 40; and $125,000 each for 55, 60 and 66.

Davis is a three-time All-Star who had 47 saves for the Royals from 2013-16. Kansas City acquired him from Tampa Bay in December 2012, converted him to a full-time reliever in 2013 and traded him to the Chicago Cubs after the 2016 season. He pitched the final out of the 2015 World Series against the New York Mets, throwing a called third strike past Wilmer Flores.

He spent one season in Chicago, completing a $12.6 million, four-year contract with three options that wound up totaling $35.1 million in salary. He then signed a $52 million, three-year contract with Colorado.

Davis had an NL-high 43 saves in 2018 and 15 in 2019, then made just five appearances with two saves during last year’s pandemic-shortened season, when his ERA shot up to 20.77. The Rockies released him in September.

Davis has 139 saves in 12 major league seasons, going 63-52 with a 3.81 ERA. He is 4-0 with eight saves over 30 games in postseason play.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Reliever Wade Davis is returning to the Kansas City Royals, the team he helped pitch to the 2015 World Series title.Davis and the Royals agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract, and the 35-year-old right-hander will go to spring training trying to earn a spot on the major league roster.If added to the 40-man roster, Davis would get a one-year contract paying at a rate of $1.25 million while in the major leagues and $200,000 while in the minors. In the majors he could earn $925,000 for games: $50,000 apiece for 22 and each additional two through 30; $75,000 apiece for 34 and each additional two through 40; and $125,000 each for 55, 60 and 66.Davis is a three-time All-Star who had 47 saves for the Royals from 2013-16. Kansas City acquired him from Tampa Bay in December 2012, converted him to a full-time reliever in 2013 and traded him to the Chicago Cubs after the 2016 season. He pitched the final out of the 2015 World Series against the New York Mets, throwing a called third strike past Wilmer Flores.He spent one season in Chicago, completing a $12.6 million, four-year contract with three options that wound up totaling $35.1 million in salary. He then signed a $52 million, three-year contract with Colorado.Davis had an NL-high 43 saves in 2018 and 15 in 2019, then made just five appearances with two saves during last year’s pandemic-shortened season, when his ERA shot up to 20.77. The Rockies released him in September.Davis has 139 saves in 12 major league seasons, going 63-52 with a 3.81 ERA. He is 4-0 with eight saves over 30 games in postseason play.

Wade Davis returns to Royals, gets minor league contract

The Barton Community College volleyball team has been tabbed to finish third in the Jayhawk West Conference for the upcoming 2020-21 season according to the league member coaches' voting.

Finishing second in the KJCCC last season, the Cougars had their year come to an end in the Region VI Semifinals concluding the campaign at 24-12.

Returning a pair of sophomores in Madison Armstrong and Victoria O'Keefe, both of which saw heavy court time a season ago, second year head coach Alan Segal will be relying heavily on his twelve newcomers this spring, including six from the sunflower state.

Barton will toss the ball up on Friday, January 20th in the Hesston Classic with matches against Southeast Community College and host school Hesston. The Lady Cougars open the home slate on January 25th against preseason favorite Seward County Community College.

Following last year's NJCAA runner-up finish the Saints of Seward County has been tabbed the conference favorite with Colby Community College predicted just in-front of the Cougars with Hutchinson Community College in the fourth slot.

As per conference regulations, no fans will be allowed in attendance until at least February 5th. The Barton Sports Network, the live streaming avenue of Barton Athletic events, will be streaming all home events with most opponents also live streaming.  Audio and video coverage links can be located on the Barton volleyball schedule page.

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 </figure>The Barton Community College volleyball team has been tabbed to finish third in the Jayhawk West Conference for the upcoming 2020-21 season according to the league member coaches' voting.Finishing second in the KJCCC last season, the Cougars had their year come to an end in the Region VI Semifinals concluding the campaign at 24-12.Returning a pair of sophomores in Madison Armstrong and Victoria O'Keefe, both of which saw heavy court time a season ago, second year head coach Alan Segal will be relying heavily on his twelve newcomers this spring, including six from the sunflower state.Barton will toss the ball up on Friday, January 20th in the Hesston Classic with matches against Southeast Community College and host school Hesston. The Lady Cougars open the home slate on January 25th against preseason favorite Seward County Community College.Following last year's NJCAA runner-up finish the Saints of Seward County has been tabbed the conference favorite with Colby Community College predicted just in-front of the Cougars with Hutchinson Community College in the fourth slot.As per conference regulations, no fans will be allowed in attendance until at least February 5th. The Barton Sports Network, the live streaming avenue of Barton Athletic events, will be streaming all home events with most opponents also live streaming. Audio and video coverage links can be located on the Barton volleyball schedule page.

Barton Volleyball tabbed third in the Jayhawk West


Double dual victories for the Great Bend Panthers Tuesday night as
the Panther wrestling teams both picked up victories over Hays in
Great Bend.


The boys beat the Indians 60-24 after the Lady Panthers had disposed
of the visitors 42-9.


This week the boys varsity will go to Hays for the Bob Kuhn Prairie
Classic while the girls and JV boys participate in tournament's at
St. George and Rock Creek.


106: Kaden Spragis (GRBE) over Elijah McCullough (HAYS) (Fall 0:16) 



113: Avery Wolf (GRBE) over Tacoma Augustine (HAYS) (Fall 0:15) 



120: John Szot (GRBE) over Cyrus Vajnar (HAYS) (Fall 1:06) 



126: Robby Gutierrez (GRBE) over Ben Schumacher (HAYS) (Fall 0:55) 



132: Cooper Liles (GRBE) over Corbin Luck (HAYS) (Fall 0:27) 



138: Wyatt Weber (GRBE) over Jake Talliaferro (HAYS) (Fall 4:43) 



145: Adin Flock (HAYS) over   (GRBE) (For.) 



152: Dalton Dale (HAYS) over Mario Enriquez (GRBE) (Fall 0:11) 



160: Matthew  Johnson (GRBE) over Gabrie Garcia (HAYS) (Fall 0:47) 



170: Scott Heilman (GRBE) over Trace Hale (HAYS) (Fall 1:23) 



182: Gage Reimer (GRBE) over Kaiden Bunger (HAYS) (Fall 0:57) 



195: Keyven Schroeder (GRBE) over Ashton Putz (HAYS) (Fall 1:53) 



220: Gavin Meyers (HAYS) over   (GRBE) (For.) 



285: Karson Russell (HAYS) over Blake Davis (GRBE) (Fall 0:49)


109: Sarah Zimmerman (HAYS) over Breckyn Elliott (GRBE) (Dec 5-2) 



115: Elsie  Chartier (HAYS) over Caitlyn White (GRBE) (Dec 6-1) 



120: Daizy Gomez (GRBE) over Kay  Dees (HAYS) (Fall 0:19) 



126: Katie Kuhlman (GRBE) over   (HAYS) (For.) 



132: Breanna Ridgeway (GRBE) over Katie Gutierrez (HAYS) (Fall 1:10) 



138: Lexi Deines (GRBE) over   (HAYS) (For.) 



143: Halle Lohmeyer (HAYS) over Rosa Campos (GRBE) (Dec 9-4) 



155: Double Forfeit 170: Alyssa Hinderliter (GRBE) over   (HAYS)
(For.) 



191: Adleigh Humberg (GRBE) over   (HAYS) (For.) 



235: Dakota Baldwin (GRBE) over   (HAYS) (For.)

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Double dual victories for the Great Bend Panthers Tuesday night as
the Panther wrestling teams both picked up victories over Hays in
Great Bend.
The boys beat the Indians 60-24 after the Lady Panthers had disposed
of the visitors 42-9.
This week the boys varsity will go to Hays for the Bob Kuhn Prairie
Classic while the girls and JV boys participate in tournament's at
St. George and Rock Creek.Tuesday Results 
Great Bend Boys
60 Hays 24
106: Kaden Spragis (GRBE) over Elijah McCullough (HAYS) (Fall 0:16) 

113: Avery Wolf (GRBE) over Tacoma Augustine (HAYS) (Fall 0:15) 

120: John Szot (GRBE) over Cyrus Vajnar (HAYS) (Fall 1:06) 

126: Robby Gutierrez (GRBE) over Ben Schumacher (HAYS) (Fall 0:55) 

132: Cooper Liles (GRBE) over Corbin Luck (HAYS) (Fall 0:27) 

138: Wyatt Weber (GRBE) over Jake Talliaferro (HAYS) (Fall 4:43) 

145: Adin Flock (HAYS) over (GRBE) (For.) 

152: Dalton Dale (HAYS) over Mario Enriquez (GRBE) (Fall 0:11) 

160: Matthew Johnson (GRBE) over Gabrie Garcia (HAYS) (Fall 0:47) 

170: Scott Heilman (GRBE) over Trace Hale (HAYS) (Fall 1:23) 

182: Gage Reimer (GRBE) over Kaiden Bunger (HAYS) (Fall 0:57) 

195: Keyven Schroeder (GRBE) over Ashton Putz (HAYS) (Fall 1:53) 

220: Gavin Meyers (HAYS) over (GRBE) (For.) 

285: Karson Russell (HAYS) over Blake Davis (GRBE) (Fall 0:49)Panther Girls 42
Hays 9
101: Double Forfeit 

109: Sarah Zimmerman (HAYS) over Breckyn Elliott (GRBE) (Dec 5-2) 

115: Elsie Chartier (HAYS) over Caitlyn White (GRBE) (Dec 6-1) 

120: Daizy Gomez (GRBE) over Kay Dees (HAYS) (Fall 0:19) 

126: Katie Kuhlman (GRBE) over (HAYS) (For.) 

132: Breanna Ridgeway (GRBE) over Katie Gutierrez (HAYS) (Fall 1:10) 

138: Lexi Deines (GRBE) over (HAYS) (For.) 

143: Halle Lohmeyer (HAYS) over Rosa Campos (GRBE) (Dec 9-4) 

155: Double Forfeit 170: Alyssa Hinderliter (GRBE) over (HAYS)
(For.) 

191: Adleigh Humberg (GRBE) over (HAYS) (For.) 

235: Dakota Baldwin (GRBE) over (HAYS) (For.)

Panther boys and girls sweep Hays

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — De’Vion Harmon scored 16 points, Elijah Harkless had eight points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals and Oklahoma beat Kansas State 76-50 on Tuesday night, handing the Wildcats their fifth-straight loss.

Oklahoma closed the first half on a 15-2 run — with nine points by Harmon — for a 32-24 lead. Harmon and Harkless made 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions as Oklahoma took its first double-digit lead during a 14-4 spurt to open the second half.

Oklahoma scored 20 points off 20 Kansas State turnovers.

Alondes Williams added 13 points and Kur Kuath had 12 points and five blocks for Oklahoma (8-4, 4-3 Big 12), which was coming off an 82-46 victory over TCU on Jan. 12. Austin Reaves had eight points points and seven assists.

DaJuan Gordon scored 13 points for Kansas State (5-10, 1-6) and Selton Miguel had 11. Mike McGuirl, averaging a team-high 12.4 points, was held to three points on 1-of-9 shooting. Antonio Gordon grabbed 11 rebounds.

Oklahoma’s next four games are against teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25 poll. The Sooners are scheduled to play No. 9 Kansas on Saturday, followed by No. 5 Texas, No. 18 Alabama and 12th-ranked Texas Tech on Feb. 1. Kansas State is set to host No. 14 West Virginia on Saturday.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — De’Vion Harmon scored 16 points, Elijah Harkless had eight points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals and Oklahoma beat Kansas State 76-50 on Tuesday night, handing the Wildcats their fifth-straight loss.Oklahoma closed the first half on a 15-2 run — with nine points by Harmon — for a 32-24 lead. Harmon and Harkless made 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions as Oklahoma took its first double-digit lead during a 14-4 spurt to open the second half.Oklahoma scored 20 points off 20 Kansas State turnovers.Alondes Williams added 13 points and Kur Kuath had 12 points and five blocks for Oklahoma (8-4, 4-3 Big 12), which was coming off an 82-46 victory over TCU on Jan. 12. Austin Reaves had eight points points and seven assists.DaJuan Gordon scored 13 points for Kansas State (5-10, 1-6) and Selton Miguel had 11. Mike McGuirl, averaging a team-high 12.4 points, was held to three points on 1-of-9 shooting. Antonio Gordon grabbed 11 rebounds.Oklahoma’s next four games are against teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25 poll. The Sooners are scheduled to play No. 9 Kansas on Saturday, followed by No. 5 Texas, No. 18 Alabama and 12th-ranked Texas Tech on Feb. 1. Kansas State is set to host No. 14 West Virginia on Saturday.

Harmon, Harkless lead Oklahoma to 76-50 win over K-State

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Winter Jam Results: Day Two

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BOYS RANKINGS
6A Boys
1. Blue Valley Northwest
2. Lawrence
3. Blue Valley North
4. Haysville - Campus
5. Lawrence Free State
6. Olathe South
7. Shawnee Mission South
8. Wichita Northwest
9. Washburn Rural
10. Shawnee Mission NW
5A Boys
1. Hays
2. Topeka West
3. Salina South
4. Maize
5. Andover
6. De Soto
7. Valley Center
8. Bishop Carroll
9. Basehor-Linwood
10. Lansing
4A Boys
1. Bishop Miege
2. Mulvane
3. Buhler
4. Augusta
5. Louisburg
6. Parsons
7. McPherson
8. Tonganoxie
9. Wamego
10. Rose Hill
3A Boys
1. Hesston
2. Wichita Collegiate
3. Lakin
4. Cheney
5. St. Mary’s
6. Royal Valley
7. Haven
8. Rock Creek
9. Hoisington
10. Holcomb
2A Boys
1. Hoxie
2. Lyndon
3. Erie
4. Berean Academy
5. Sterling
6. Hillsboro
7. Hutchinson-Trinity
8. Garden Plain
9. Belle Plaine
10. Ellis
1A Division l Boys
1. Little River
2. Montezuma-South Gray
3. Olpe
4. Lebo
5. Meade
6. Clifton-Clyde
7. Centralia
8. Macksville
9. Sylvan-Lucas
10. Osborne
1A Division ll Boys
1. Attica
2. Cheylin
3. Hanover
4. St. Francis
5. Natoma
6. Peabody-Burns
7. Logan-Palco
8. Wheatland-Grinnell
9. Axtell
10. Western Plains/Healy
GIRLS RANKINGS
6A Girls
1. Topeka High
2. Shawnee Mission NW
3. Shawnee Mission West
4. Dodge City
5. Washburn Rural
6. Olathe North
7. Derby
8. Wichita Heights
9. Blue Valley
10. Blue Valley North
5A Girls
1. Andover Central
2. St. Thomas Aquinas
 3. Maize
 4. Salina Central
 5. Lansing
 6. Pittsburg
 7. KC - Piper
 8. Goddard Eisenhower
 9. Bishop Carroll
10. Kapaun Mt. Carmel
4A Girls
1. Bishop Miege
2. Nickerson
3. Clay Center
4. McPherson
5. Louisburg
6. Labette County
7. Andale
8. Circle
9. Clearwater
10. Wellington
3A Girls
1. Cheney
2. Halstead
3. Nemaha Central
4. Phillipsburg
5. Hugoton
6. Sabetha
7. Osage City
8. Goodland
9. Hays – Thomas More Prep
10. Eureka
2A Girls
1. Sterling
2. Spearville
3. Garden Plain
4. Valley Heights
5. Trego Community
6. West Elk
7. Erie
8. Northern Heights
9. Elkhart
10. Moundridge
1A Division l Girls
1. Olpe
2. Norwich
3. Burlingame
4. Pretty Prairie
5. Lebo
6. Osborne
7. Holton-Jackson Heights
8. Quinter
9. Sylvan-Lucas
10. Montezuma-South Gray
1A Division ll Girls
1. Central Plains
2. Hanover
3. Golden Plains
4. Cunningham
5. Beloit/St. John’s-Tipton
6. Central Christian
7. Elyria Christian
8. Waverly
9. Wetmore
10. St. Paul

KBCA Basketball Rankings - January, 19

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Winter Jam Results: Day One

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