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By DR. KARISSA NIEHOFF NFHS

It has been a great start to the 2025-26 school year with record numbers of students participating in fall sports and other activity programs. While many of these individuals have been involved in state championships, the major benefit of high school activity programs is the connectivity that students have with each other in a team setting.

With the upcoming holidays, student connectivity may be lost for several weeks. While time away from school and activities to connect with family and other friends is important, the stress of the busy holiday season can bring additional challenges for students. Through all the celebrations over the next few weeks, it is important that students have outlets for handling these potentially stressful times.

During the holidays, the time away from school and activities may not be a positive experience for some students – and potentially others in the school community. That’s why it is so important that everyone – students, parents, teachers, coaches, officials and administrators – keeps a close watch on each other and is aware of those who might be in need during this time of year.  

The NFHS Learning Center <a href="http://(www.NFHSLearn.com)">(www.NFHSLearn.com)</a> offers a free course – Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – to offer help before situations reach crisis stage. With stress, anxiety and depression sometimes escalating during the holidays, this course highlights causes, strategies and provides helpful resources.

In addition, the NFHS started the #WeSeeYou campaign several years ago to address the mental health challenges faced by students in high school activity programs. It was created to assist in creating a culture within school communities where everyone is checking in on each other, supporting each other and looking out for each other. The #WeSeeYou emphasis on the NFHS website (www.nfhs.org) includes information on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line as well as many organizations that provide crisis and emergency assistance.

During the holidays, empathy is even more important. Creating a culture of caring isn’t just good for students; it is good for everyone. When we demonstrate empathy through listening, connecting and caring, students begin to understand they are not alone. 

            One of the great benefits of education-based athletics within our nation’s schools is that individuals involved in these programs become a family, and family members look out for each other and support each other. When activity programs come to a halt for the holidays, the support system ends for many young people. With students off the fields, courts and stages over the next couple of weeks, everyone must make an extra effort to look out for each other.   

We want to wish everyone a joyous holiday season, but during these celebratory times, let’s be sure to take care of each other.

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 </figure>By DR. KARISSA NIEHOFF NFHSIt has been a great start to the 2025-26 school year with record numbers of students participating in fall sports and other activity programs. While many of these individuals have been involved in state championships, the major benefit of high school activity programs is the connectivity that students have with each other in a team setting.With the upcoming holidays, student connectivity may be lost for several weeks. While time away from school and activities to connect with family and other friends is important, the stress of the busy holiday season can bring additional challenges for students. Through all the celebrations over the next few weeks, it is important that students have outlets for handling these potentially stressful times.During the holidays, the time away from school and activities may not be a positive experience for some students – and potentially others in the school community. That’s why it is so important that everyone – students, parents, teachers, coaches, officials and administrators – keeps a close watch on each other and is aware of those who might be in need during this time of year. The NFHS Learning Center <a href="http://(www.NFHSLearn.com)">(www.NFHSLearn.com)</a> offers a free course – Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – to offer help before situations reach crisis stage. With stress, anxiety and depression sometimes escalating during the holidays, this course highlights causes, strategies and provides helpful resources.In addition, the NFHS started the #WeSeeYou campaign several years ago to address the mental health challenges faced by students in high school activity programs. It was created to assist in creating a culture within school communities where everyone is checking in on each other, supporting each other and looking out for each other. The #WeSeeYou emphasis on the NFHS website (www.nfhs.org) includes information on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line as well as many organizations that provide crisis and emergency assistance.During the holidays, empathy is even more important. Creating a culture of caring isn’t just good for students; it is good for everyone. When we demonstrate empathy through listening, connecting and caring, students begin to understand they are not alone. One of the great benefits of education-based athletics within our nation’s schools is that individuals involved in these programs become a family, and family members look out for each other and support each other. When activity programs come to a halt for the holidays, the support system ends for many young people. With students off the fields, courts and stages over the next couple of weeks, everyone must make an extra effort to look out for each other. We want to wish everyone a joyous holiday season, but during these celebratory times, let’s be sure to take care of each other.

Keeping Track of Others During the Holiday Break

- Conor Nicholl of Sunflower Sports Solutions

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Additional Information: Great Bend Panther fans have a new way to follow their teams this year.&nbsp; The service features a live video stream of every home and away game, complete with the familiar B1043 The Point radio play-by-play patched in. Fans will be able to watch the action live from anywhere or go back and re-watch games at their convenience.

Cost: Fans may purchase access for $10 per game or buy a $100 season pass for the entire school year. A portion of the proceeds from the video stream will be donated back to USD 428, helping support Panther students and programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Part-time Job Opportunities: Eagle Media is also searching for Part-time positions to help with the video broadcasts for both Great Bend and Hoisington High School. Applicants must be 16 years old or older. To find out more about these opportunities you can view the Videographer position&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=564002&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4">here</a>.

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 </figure><div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3314226?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>Panther Sports Powered by:&nbsp;Equity Bank. Sponsored in part by:&nbsp;GB Tarp Company, Advance Truck &amp; Diesel, Keller Real Estate &amp; Insurance, Innovative Livestock Services, The Fieldhouse, Marmie Auto Group, Magna Dry Cleaning Services, Freedom Claims Management, Great Bend Rec, Rosenberg Family Dentistry, Chris Ramsey - Shelter Insurance, Mitch Haney &amp; Associates, Farmer's Bank &amp; Trust, Scott's Welding Service, Kern Floor Service, Nex-Tech, Comfort Pro, The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, People's Bank &amp; Trust, Sutherlands, The 10th Street Eyecare Center, Stone Sand Company and Stone Waste Management, Advanced Therapy &amp; Sports Medicine, Damm Pipe Testing, Great Bend Redi Mix, Insurance Planning, Edward Jones, Delgado's Mexican Restaurant, Mpire Realty, American Plains Coop, Cody Crook - Red Cedar Land Company, GB Tires, Animal Medical Center, Barton Community College, Dr. Chad Ohnmacht DDS, &amp; Watkins Calcara Chartered.Additional Information: Great Bend Panther fans have a new way to follow their teams this year.&nbsp; The service features a live video stream of every home and away game, complete with the familiar B1043 The Point radio play-by-play patched in. Fans will be able to watch the action live from anywhere or go back and re-watch games at their convenience.Cost: Fans may purchase access for $10 per game or buy a $100 season pass for the entire school year. A portion of the proceeds from the video stream will be donated back to USD 428, helping support Panther students and programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Part-time Job Opportunities: Eagle Media is also searching for Part-time positions to help with the video broadcasts for both Great Bend and Hoisington High School. Applicants must be 16 years old or older. To find out more about these opportunities you can view the Videographer position&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=564002&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4">here</a>.

WATCH: GBHS Basketball vs Pratt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs insist they have plenty of motivation left when playing their first game with no hopes of a playoff berth in more than a decade and worse,&nbsp;no Patrick Mahomes.

The franchise that played in seven consecutive AFC championship games and five Super Bowls during a remarkable run still has something more than pride on the line. The Chiefs (6-8) need to win out starting with Sunday's visit to Tennessee to continue the streak of a winning record in each of coach Andy Reid's 13 seasons.

They haven't finished with a losing record since 2012 — the last season someone other than Reid was the coach.

"Now it’s about finishing, and finishing strong,” defensive end George Karlaftis said of the Chiefs' frustrating and disappointing season.

This hasn't been a typical season for Kansas City. Last week's&nbsp;16-13 loss to the Chargers&nbsp;was just the latest. The Chiefs visit&nbsp;the Titans&nbsp;(2-12) having lost three straight and five of their last six and are just 1-5 on the road. Still, the Titans expect Kansas City's best because of what the Chiefs have done in the last decade.

"You’ll see somebody different at the quarterback position, but that’ll be about it,” Tennessee right tackle JC Latham said.

That will be Gardner Minshew, someone the Titans are familiar with from playing against AFC South rivals Jacksonville and Indianapolis. Minshew will be making his first start for the Chiefs.

“As sick as Gardner is over the whole thing, he also has an opportunity and wants to do well,” Reid said. "It’s great for him career-wise, whether it’s here or somewhere else.”

Tennessee is coming off a two-game road swing capped by a&nbsp;37-24 loss at San Francisco. With Mahomes out, a game that once stood out because of the Chiefs' dazzling playoff resume remains a big one even if rookie quarterback Cam Ward won't get to play against the two-time NFL MVP.

“We’re trying to go out there and try to find a way to win," Ward said.

The Chiefs have long valued veteran backups behind Mahomes, mostly to keep them in the playoff hunt should he miss time with an injury. Minshew wants to follow in the footsteps of Matt Moore, Chad Henne, Blaine Gabbert and Carson Wentz, all of whom have helped out the Chiefs over the past few years.

“Been fortunate to be around for a while. Seen a lot. Learned a lot,” Minshew said. “Hopefully put all of that to use.”

Minshew&nbsp;threw for 312 yards with two touchdowns in his last start against Tennessee, leading the Colts to a win Dec. 3, 2023.

The Titans haven’t won at home in more than a year, mired in an 11-game skid of their own that is&nbsp;tied&nbsp;for the franchise’s worst since arriving in Tennessee in 1997. Ward has yet to walk out of Nissan Stadium with a win that counts when it matters most.

This is the first of a two-game homestand to conclude the season, and Ward said the plan is to win both to have a little home winning streak going into next season.

“And that’s what our fans they need to see,” Ward said. “They need to see us winning at home. We need to make our home atmosphere one of the best in the NFL. We get a chance to go do that on Sunday against a good team.”

Mahomes is merely the biggest name in Kansas City to be dealing with an injury. Wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton were in the concussion protocol, left tackle Jaylon Moore is dealing with a knee problem, right tackle Jawaan Taylor has had a triceps injury, cornerback Trent McDuffie has been hobbled by a knee injury and linebacker Leo Chenal has been dealing with a shoulder situation.

“All our young guys are playing,” Reid said. “They’re in there and going.”

The Titans and running back Tony Pollard are coming off their best back-to-back rushing performances this season. Pollard ran for a career-high 161 yards, then followed up with 104 yards. He is going for his first three-game stretch of 100-yard rushing games.

“I couldn’t be happier, not just for the guys up front, for Tony,” Titans&nbsp;interim coach Mike McCoy&nbsp;said. “But for our football team, the way we run the football the past couple of weeks, because we got a little personality, a little dirtier, too.”

That won't be easy against a Kansas City defense that ranks seventh in the NFL, giving up just 99.1 yards per game.

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 </figure>NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs insist they have plenty of motivation left when playing their first game with no hopes of a playoff berth in more than a decade and worse,&nbsp;no Patrick Mahomes.The franchise that played in seven consecutive AFC championship games and five Super Bowls during a remarkable run still has something more than pride on the line. The Chiefs (6-8) need to win out starting with Sunday's visit to Tennessee to continue the streak of a winning record in each of coach Andy Reid's 13 seasons.They haven't finished with a losing record since 2012 — the last season someone other than Reid was the coach."Now it’s about finishing, and finishing strong,” defensive end George Karlaftis said of the Chiefs' frustrating and disappointing season.This hasn't been a typical season for Kansas City. Last week's&nbsp;16-13 loss to the Chargers&nbsp;was just the latest. The Chiefs visit&nbsp;the Titans&nbsp;(2-12) having lost three straight and five of their last six and are just 1-5 on the road. Still, the Titans expect Kansas City's best because of what the Chiefs have done in the last decade."You’ll see somebody different at the quarterback position, but that’ll be about it,” Tennessee right tackle JC Latham said.That will be Gardner Minshew, someone the Titans are familiar with from playing against AFC South rivals Jacksonville and Indianapolis. Minshew will be making his first start for the Chiefs.“As sick as Gardner is over the whole thing, he also has an opportunity and wants to do well,” Reid said. "It’s great for him career-wise, whether it’s here or somewhere else.”Tennessee is coming off a two-game road swing capped by a&nbsp;37-24 loss at San Francisco. With Mahomes out, a game that once stood out because of the Chiefs' dazzling playoff resume remains a big one even if rookie quarterback Cam Ward won't get to play against the two-time NFL MVP.“We’re trying to go out there and try to find a way to win," Ward said.<h2>Minshew's opportunity</h2>The Chiefs have long valued veteran backups behind Mahomes, mostly to keep them in the playoff hunt should he miss time with an injury. Minshew wants to follow in the footsteps of Matt Moore, Chad Henne, Blaine Gabbert and Carson Wentz, all of whom have helped out the Chiefs over the past few years.“Been fortunate to be around for a while. Seen a lot. Learned a lot,” Minshew said. “Hopefully put all of that to use.”Minshew&nbsp;threw for 312 yards with two touchdowns in his last start against Tennessee, leading the Colts to a win Dec. 3, 2023.<h2>Titanic home skid</h2>The Titans haven’t won at home in more than a year, mired in an 11-game skid of their own that is&nbsp;tied&nbsp;for the franchise’s worst since arriving in Tennessee in 1997. Ward has yet to walk out of Nissan Stadium with a win that counts when it matters most.This is the first of a two-game homestand to conclude the season, and Ward said the plan is to win both to have a little home winning streak going into next season.“And that’s what our fans they need to see,” Ward said. “They need to see us winning at home. We need to make our home atmosphere one of the best in the NFL. We get a chance to go do that on Sunday against a good team.”<h2>Injury run-down</h2>Mahomes is merely the biggest name in Kansas City to be dealing with an injury. Wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton were in the concussion protocol, left tackle Jaylon Moore is dealing with a knee problem, right tackle Jawaan Taylor has had a triceps injury, cornerback Trent McDuffie has been hobbled by a knee injury and linebacker Leo Chenal has been dealing with a shoulder situation.“All our young guys are playing,” Reid said. “They’re in there and going.”<h2>Run challenge</h2>The Titans and running back Tony Pollard are coming off their best back-to-back rushing performances this season. Pollard ran for a career-high 161 yards, then followed up with 104 yards. He is going for his first three-game stretch of 100-yard rushing games.“I couldn’t be happier, not just for the guys up front, for Tony,” Titans&nbsp;interim coach Mike McCoy&nbsp;said. “But for our football team, the way we run the football the past couple of weeks, because we got a little personality, a little dirtier, too.”That won't be easy against a Kansas City defense that ranks seventh in the NFL, giving up just 99.1 yards per game.

Chiefs aim to finish strong, with no playoff hopes and no Mahomes starting against the Titans

Sho Kinjo&nbsp;and the Barton Community College men's soccer team staff collected additional post-season recognition announced by the United Soccer Coaches Association.

Led by Head Coach&nbsp;Rafael Simmons, assistants&nbsp;Scott Gray&nbsp;and&nbsp;Carlos Sanchez&nbsp;were named the USC's Junior College Division I Atlantic Division Staff of the Year.

Announced today, Kinjo was selected as a United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America first-team recipient, becoming one of just eleven student-athletes honored nationally across the junior college ranks.

Already earning United Soccer Coaches first-team All-America accolades alongside&nbsp;Masaki Tsuji&nbsp;as one of the nation's top-15 players, Kinjo's academic honor caps a standout two-year career at Barton. A two-time first-team All-KJCCC/Region 6 selection, Kinjo joins Lucas Constante's 2023 Scholar of the Year recognition as recipients of United Soccer Coaches academic honors under Simmons

Simmons and his staff guided the Cougars to a No. 4 final national ranking and the program's second national tournament appearance in three seasons, seventh overall, concluding the campaign with a 17–5–2 record.

The five have been invited to be recognized in person at the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony &amp; Reception on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held in conjunction with the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention.

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 </figure>Sho Kinjo&nbsp;and the Barton Community College men's soccer team staff collected additional post-season recognition announced by the United Soccer Coaches Association.Led by Head Coach&nbsp;Rafael Simmons, assistants&nbsp;Scott Gray&nbsp;and&nbsp;Carlos Sanchez&nbsp;were named the USC's Junior College Division I Atlantic Division Staff of the Year.Announced today, Kinjo was selected as a United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America first-team recipient, becoming one of just eleven student-athletes honored nationally across the junior college ranks.Already earning United Soccer Coaches first-team All-America accolades alongside&nbsp;Masaki Tsuji&nbsp;as one of the nation's top-15 players, Kinjo's academic honor caps a standout two-year career at Barton. A two-time first-team All-KJCCC/Region 6 selection, Kinjo joins Lucas Constante's 2023 Scholar of the Year recognition as recipients of United Soccer Coaches academic honors under SimmonsSimmons and his staff guided the Cougars to a No. 4 final national ranking and the program's second national tournament appearance in three seasons, seventh overall, concluding the campaign with a 17–5–2 record.The five have been invited to be recognized in person at the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony &amp; Reception on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held in conjunction with the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention.

Kinjo named Scholar All-America recipient, Simmons and staff earn United Soccer Coaches regional honor

STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Federal investigators will begin sifting through the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina and killed all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Investigators will examine the crash site of the Cessna C550 at Statesville Regional Airport, north of Charlotte. Records show the plane was registered to a company run by Biffle. The cause of Thursday's crash wasn’t immediately known, nor was the reason for the plane’s return to the airport in drizzle and cloudy conditions. NASCAR says the news is devastating. The 55-year-old Biffle won more than 50 races across NASCAR’s three circuits.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a North Carolina plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others. He was 55. Biffle won championships in the Truck and Xfinity Series and drove for years in the Cup Series for Roush Fenway Racing. Biffle was also recognized for his aid work after Hurricane Helene, using his helicopter to deliver supplies. He returned to racing briefly in 2022 after semi-retirement in 2016. Biffle's legacy includes 54 wins and a deep love for flying. Tributes have poured in from the racing community and beyond.

GLOUCESTER, England (AP) — Michael Edwards, famously known as "Eddie the Eagle," has transitioned from Olympic ski jumper to small-time actor as he expands his repertoire. On opening night of "Beauty and the Beast," he felt the same jitters he experienced during his ski jumping days. Edwards, who became Britain's first Olympic ski jumper in 1988, has since embraced various roles, from recording songs to speaking engagements. Despite some financial setbacks and a divorce, Edwards remains grateful for his enduring fame. Now 62, he continues to entertain audiences, proving that his spirit and determination have kept him soaring.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks rallied to stun the Los Angeles Rams and take a one-game lead in the NFC West. Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown in overtime, then hit a wide-open Eric Saubert for the winning 2-point conversion as the Seahawks beat the Rams 38-37. Seattle overcame a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit. The Seahawks went 3 for 3 on 2-point conversions. Matthew Stafford threw for 457 yards and three touchdowns for the Rams, and Puka Nacua had 225 yards receiving and two scores. The Seahawks are 12-3. They clinched a playoff spot and moved into position for the top seed in the NFC.

SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua’s tumultuous Thursday started with an apology, and ended with more controversial remarks. In between, he had a career-best performance. Nacua apologized Thursday for performing a gesture that plays upon antisemitic tropes on an internet livestream, then stayed in the spotlight Tuesday night as he caught 12 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams’ 38-37 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. After the game, he expressed frustration on social media with a post that referenced referees before removing it. Earlier Thursday, Nacua posted his apology in an Instagram post.

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA players have authorized their union’s executive council to call a strike if necessary. That's according to an announcement Thursday by the WNBPA. The union and league have been negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement for the past few months, extending the deadline a couple of times with the latest one set to expire Jan. 9. This move gives union negotiators another tool to use in talks. The union said there was overwhelming support in the vote to allow the executive council to call for a strike when it sees fit. Players and owners have been negotiating regularly.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — LeBron James was amazed by Luka Doncic's performance after Doncic scores 45 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over the Utah Jazz. James, who had 28 points and 10 assists, praised Doncic's skills. Doncic achieved his first 40-point triple-double as a Laker and became the second player to have a 45-point triple-double with five steals since the NBA began tracking steals. Doncic highlighted his single turnover as the best stat of the night. The Lakers improved to 10-0 in crunch time with Doncic leading the charge.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bettors aren't rushing to place wagers on the opening week of this season's College Football Playoff, except for Friday night's Alabama-Oklahoma showdown. The presence of two Group of Five teams, Tulane and James Madison, as underdogs has lessened excitement. Mississippi is favored over Tulane, and Oregon over James Madison. Joey Feazel from Caesars Sportsbook says excitement may increase in later rounds. The most anticipated matchup is Oklahoma against Alabama, and the betting line has been fluctuating. Ohio State remains the overall favorite despite losing the Big Ten championship. Lane Kiffin's absence from Ole Miss adds uncertainty to its playoff performance.

At first glance, Tulane’s visit to Ole Miss for a first-round College Football Playoff game looks like a mismatch of a rematch. Circumstances have changed, however, since the Rebels routed the Green Wave 45-10 back on Sept. 20. The 11th-seeded Green Wave are 11-2 and have evolved into a more cohesive squad on the way to an American Conference title. The Rebels are 11-1 and in the midst of a coaching transition following the untimely departure of Lane Kiffin for rival LSU. Golding says Tulane has looked a much improved team lately and that the Rebels know they'll have their hands full. But so will Tulane. Odds makers has listed Ole Miss as more than two-touchdown favorites.

So much for home-field advantage in December. Nine road teams are favorites in Week 16, including two playing in matchups for first place in three of the four NFC divisions. The Green Bay Packers take on the Chicago Bears for the second time in three weeks to determine first in the NFC North on Saturday night. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers go head-to-head in the first of two meetings over the final three weeks that will settle the NFC South. The Packers and Buccaneers each are road favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Washington	4	Toronto	0	 Final	Ottawa	4	Pittsburgh	0	 Final	Montreal	4	Chicago	1	 Final	Edmonton	3	Boston	1	 Final	Minnesota	5	Columbus	2	 Final	Los Angeles	2	Tampa Bay	1	 Final	Buffalo	5	Philadelphia	3	 Final OT	N-Y Rangers	2	St. Louis	1	 Final	Calgary	4	Seattle	2	 Final	Dallas	5	San Jose	3

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final OT	Seattle	38	L.A. Rams	37

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(25)Georgia	112	Western Carolina	82

<figure>
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 </figure>STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Federal investigators will begin sifting through the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina and killed all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family. Investigators will examine the crash site of the Cessna C550 at Statesville Regional Airport, north of Charlotte. Records show the plane was registered to a company run by Biffle. The cause of Thursday's crash wasn’t immediately known, nor was the reason for the plane’s return to the airport in drizzle and cloudy conditions. NASCAR says the news is devastating. The 55-year-old Biffle won more than 50 races across NASCAR’s three circuits.CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a North Carolina plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others. He was 55. Biffle won championships in the Truck and Xfinity Series and drove for years in the Cup Series for Roush Fenway Racing. Biffle was also recognized for his aid work after Hurricane Helene, using his helicopter to deliver supplies. He returned to racing briefly in 2022 after semi-retirement in 2016. Biffle's legacy includes 54 wins and a deep love for flying. Tributes have poured in from the racing community and beyond.GLOUCESTER, England (AP) — Michael Edwards, famously known as "Eddie the Eagle," has transitioned from Olympic ski jumper to small-time actor as he expands his repertoire. On opening night of "Beauty and the Beast," he felt the same jitters he experienced during his ski jumping days. Edwards, who became Britain's first Olympic ski jumper in 1988, has since embraced various roles, from recording songs to speaking engagements. Despite some financial setbacks and a divorce, Edwards remains grateful for his enduring fame. Now 62, he continues to entertain audiences, proving that his spirit and determination have kept him soaring.SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks rallied to stun the Los Angeles Rams and take a one-game lead in the NFC West. Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown in overtime, then hit a wide-open Eric Saubert for the winning 2-point conversion as the Seahawks beat the Rams 38-37. Seattle overcame a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit. The Seahawks went 3 for 3 on 2-point conversions. Matthew Stafford threw for 457 yards and three touchdowns for the Rams, and Puka Nacua had 225 yards receiving and two scores. The Seahawks are 12-3. They clinched a playoff spot and moved into position for the top seed in the NFC.SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua’s tumultuous Thursday started with an apology, and ended with more controversial remarks. In between, he had a career-best performance. Nacua apologized Thursday for performing a gesture that plays upon antisemitic tropes on an internet livestream, then stayed in the spotlight Tuesday night as he caught 12 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns in the Rams’ 38-37 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. After the game, he expressed frustration on social media with a post that referenced referees before removing it. Earlier Thursday, Nacua posted his apology in an Instagram post.NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA players have authorized their union’s executive council to call a strike if necessary. That's according to an announcement Thursday by the WNBPA. The union and league have been negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement for the past few months, extending the deadline a couple of times with the latest one set to expire Jan. 9. This move gives union negotiators another tool to use in talks. The union said there was overwhelming support in the vote to allow the executive council to call for a strike when it sees fit. Players and owners have been negotiating regularly.SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — LeBron James was amazed by Luka Doncic's performance after Doncic scores 45 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over the Utah Jazz. James, who had 28 points and 10 assists, praised Doncic's skills. Doncic achieved his first 40-point triple-double as a Laker and became the second player to have a 45-point triple-double with five steals since the NBA began tracking steals. Doncic highlighted his single turnover as the best stat of the night. The Lakers improved to 10-0 in crunch time with Doncic leading the charge.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bettors aren't rushing to place wagers on the opening week of this season's College Football Playoff, except for Friday night's Alabama-Oklahoma showdown. The presence of two Group of Five teams, Tulane and James Madison, as underdogs has lessened excitement. Mississippi is favored over Tulane, and Oregon over James Madison. Joey Feazel from Caesars Sportsbook says excitement may increase in later rounds. The most anticipated matchup is Oklahoma against Alabama, and the betting line has been fluctuating. Ohio State remains the overall favorite despite losing the Big Ten championship. Lane Kiffin's absence from Ole Miss adds uncertainty to its playoff performance.At first glance, Tulane’s visit to Ole Miss for a first-round College Football Playoff game looks like a mismatch of a rematch. Circumstances have changed, however, since the Rebels routed the Green Wave 45-10 back on Sept. 20. The 11th-seeded Green Wave are 11-2 and have evolved into a more cohesive squad on the way to an American Conference title. The Rebels are 11-1 and in the midst of a coaching transition following the untimely departure of Lane Kiffin for rival LSU. Golding says Tulane has looked a much improved team lately and that the Rebels know they'll have their hands full. But so will Tulane. Odds makers has listed Ole Miss as more than two-touchdown favorites.So much for home-field advantage in December. Nine road teams are favorites in Week 16, including two playing in matchups for first place in three of the four NFC divisions. The Green Bay Packers take on the Chicago Bears for the second time in three weeks to determine first in the NFC North on Saturday night. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers go head-to-head in the first of two meetings over the final three weeks that will settle the NFC South. The Packers and Buccaneers each are road favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Washington	4	Toronto	0	 Final	Ottawa	4	Pittsburgh	0	 Final	Montreal	4	Chicago	1	 Final	Edmonton	3	Boston	1	 Final	Minnesota	5	Columbus	2	 Final	Los Angeles	2	Tampa Bay	1	 Final	Buffalo	5	Philadelphia	3	 Final OT	N-Y Rangers	2	St. Louis	1	 Final	Calgary	4	Seattle	2	 Final	Dallas	5	San Jose	3NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final OT	Seattle	38	L.A. Rams	37TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(25)Georgia	112	Western Carolina	82

Friday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

- Nathan Broekelman, head coach of Barton CC Wrestling

- Kyle Kriegh, head coach of Great Bend Boys Basketball

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Thursday on Sports Day(Watch)

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says his decision to start Ewers on Sunday against the Bengals came down to who he felt gave the Dolphins the best chance to win. The decision came after Tagovailoa struggled in a 28-15 loss to Pittsburgh on Monday night that eliminated Miami from playoff contention. Tagovailoa leads the NFL with 15 interceptions and hasn’t played up to his contract after signing a four-year, $212.4 million extension in July 2024. He said he was disappointed by the benching and unsure what his future with the team will look like.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has started rehab after surgery to repair two torn knee ligaments. The team is optimistic he could return early next season. The surgery was performed Monday night in Dallas, a day after Mahomes was injured in a game against the Chargers. Recovery typically takes about nine months, but it varies. The Chiefs are out of playoff contention after losing to the Chargers. Backup Gardner Minshew will lead the team for the final three games. Several other key players are also dealing with injuries, including Rashee Rice, who is in the concussion protocol. Mahomes plans to continue his rehab in Kansas City.

NEW YORK (AP) — Rockets coach Ime Udoka has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officiating after Houston's overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday. The NBA announced the fine Wednesday. Udoka expressed frustration in a postgame press conference, calling it "the most poorly officiated" game he's seen in a long time. The NBA's Last Two Minute Report revealed three incorrect calls in overtime, all favoring Denver. Those calls resulted in free throws that helped Denver secure a 128-125 win.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills quarterback Josh Allen didn't know what to envision when he first arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising prospect in 2018. Eight seasons later, he's the NFL's reigning MVP, a newlywed and expectant father after he and wife Hailee Steinfeld announced their pregnancy last week. The 29-year-old Allen said he's overjoyed about becoming a father and noted he's come a long way since his rookie season. What's been key is Allen balancing his private life and professional career amid the distractions that come with stardom. Allen has the Bills closing in on clinching their seventh straight playoff berth while working his way back into the MVP discussion.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity on Wednesday because Kilambi’s hiring had not been announced yet. The 31-year-old had been an assistant GM with the Philadelphia Phillies. Kilambi is the latest young face to join president of baseball operations Paul Toboni in Washington. Kilambi takes over a job that was held for more than a decade and a half by Mike Rizzo, who was the GM in Washington since 2009 and added the title of president of baseball operations in 2013. Rizzo was fired in July during Washington’s sixth consecutive losing season.

AILSA CRAIG, Scotland (AP) — Ailsa Craig is an uninhabited isle off the coast of southwest Scotland and the source of the super-dense granite used to make curling stones for the Winter Olympics. It features both “common green” granite comprising the body of the stone and the “blue hone” granite that forms the running surface. Local company Kays Curling makes all the the curling stones for the Milan Cortina Winter Games. It has a history with the Olympics dating back to the first winter edition — 1924 in Chamonix, France. Kays produces up to 2,000 stones per year and Canada is its biggest market. Asian countries have been increasing their orders.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears say they’re mulling a move to Northwest Indiana with their efforts to secure public funding they say they need to build an enclosed stadium in Illinois stalled. Team president Kevin Warren insisted in an open letter to fans that the team still prefers to build a new home on a tract of land it owns in suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois. He also said the Bears are not using the threat to cross state lines as leverage. Warren did not say where in Northwest Indiana the Bears would look to move. The Bears’ focus for a new home has fluctuated between a tract of land they own in Arlington Heights to the Chicago lakefront, and then back to the suburb.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Graduate transfers Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez have helped No. 9 TCU get off to a 12-0 start. Miles and Suarez also just became only the second NCAA Division I teammates with triple-doubles in the same game. They are part of another transfer-replenished roster for the defending Big 12 champion Frogs, who play their conference opener Saturday against Kansas State. Miles has had three consecutive triple-doubles to go with the six she had while at Notre Dame. Suarez, who also played at California and Tennessee, had her first career triple-double Tuesday.

So much for home-field advantage in December. Nine road teams are favorites in Week 16, including two playing in matchups for first place in three of the four NFC divisions. The Los Angeles Rams face off against the Seattle Seahawks in a battle for first place in the NFC West on Thursday night. The Green Bay Packers take on the Chicago Bears for the second time in three weeks to determine first in the NFC North on Saturday night. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers go head-to-head in the first of two meetings over the final three weeks that will settle the NFC South. The Packers and Buccaneers each are road favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook while the Rams started as a favorite and now are a 1-point underdog.

Unlike last year’s debut of the 12-team College Football Playoff, weather should not be a factor in any of the first-round games Friday and Saturday. SEC teams Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas A&amp;M and Oregon of the Big Ten are hosting and conditions will be far different from the brutal cold at 2024 northern hosts Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio State. The Associated Press picks Oklahoma over Alabama, Texas A&amp;M over Miami, Mississippi over Tulane and Oregon over James Madison.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Florida	3	Los Angeles	2	 Final	Utah	4	Detroit	1	 Final	St. Louis	1	Winnipeg	0	 Final	Carolina	4	Nashville	1	 Final SO	New Jersey	2	Vegas	1

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(7)Gonzaga	98	Campbell 70	 Final	(13)Vanderbilt	77	Memphis	70	 Final	(16)Alabama	104	South Florida	93	 Final	(23)Florida	102	St. Francis (PA)	61

<figure>
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 </figure>MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says his decision to start Ewers on Sunday against the Bengals came down to who he felt gave the Dolphins the best chance to win. The decision came after Tagovailoa struggled in a 28-15 loss to Pittsburgh on Monday night that eliminated Miami from playoff contention. Tagovailoa leads the NFL with 15 interceptions and hasn’t played up to his contract after signing a four-year, $212.4 million extension in July 2024. He said he was disappointed by the benching and unsure what his future with the team will look like.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has started rehab after surgery to repair two torn knee ligaments. The team is optimistic he could return early next season. The surgery was performed Monday night in Dallas, a day after Mahomes was injured in a game against the Chargers. Recovery typically takes about nine months, but it varies. The Chiefs are out of playoff contention after losing to the Chargers. Backup Gardner Minshew will lead the team for the final three games. Several other key players are also dealing with injuries, including Rashee Rice, who is in the concussion protocol. Mahomes plans to continue his rehab in Kansas City.NEW YORK (AP) — Rockets coach Ime Udoka has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officiating after Houston's overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday. The NBA announced the fine Wednesday. Udoka expressed frustration in a postgame press conference, calling it "the most poorly officiated" game he's seen in a long time. The NBA's Last Two Minute Report revealed three incorrect calls in overtime, all favoring Denver. Those calls resulted in free throws that helped Denver secure a 128-125 win.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills quarterback Josh Allen didn't know what to envision when he first arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising prospect in 2018. Eight seasons later, he's the NFL's reigning MVP, a newlywed and expectant father after he and wife Hailee Steinfeld announced their pregnancy last week. The 29-year-old Allen said he's overjoyed about becoming a father and noted he's come a long way since his rookie season. What's been key is Allen balancing his private life and professional career amid the distractions that come with stardom. Allen has the Bills closing in on clinching their seventh straight playoff berth while working his way back into the MVP discussion.WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity on Wednesday because Kilambi’s hiring had not been announced yet. The 31-year-old had been an assistant GM with the Philadelphia Phillies. Kilambi is the latest young face to join president of baseball operations Paul Toboni in Washington. Kilambi takes over a job that was held for more than a decade and a half by Mike Rizzo, who was the GM in Washington since 2009 and added the title of president of baseball operations in 2013. Rizzo was fired in July during Washington’s sixth consecutive losing season.AILSA CRAIG, Scotland (AP) — Ailsa Craig is an uninhabited isle off the coast of southwest Scotland and the source of the super-dense granite used to make curling stones for the Winter Olympics. It features both “common green” granite comprising the body of the stone and the “blue hone” granite that forms the running surface. Local company Kays Curling makes all the the curling stones for the Milan Cortina Winter Games. It has a history with the Olympics dating back to the first winter edition — 1924 in Chamonix, France. Kays produces up to 2,000 stones per year and Canada is its biggest market. Asian countries have been increasing their orders.CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears say they’re mulling a move to Northwest Indiana with their efforts to secure public funding they say they need to build an enclosed stadium in Illinois stalled. Team president Kevin Warren insisted in an open letter to fans that the team still prefers to build a new home on a tract of land it owns in suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois. He also said the Bears are not using the threat to cross state lines as leverage. Warren did not say where in Northwest Indiana the Bears would look to move. The Bears’ focus for a new home has fluctuated between a tract of land they own in Arlington Heights to the Chicago lakefront, and then back to the suburb.FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Graduate transfers Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez have helped No. 9 TCU get off to a 12-0 start. Miles and Suarez also just became only the second NCAA Division I teammates with triple-doubles in the same game. They are part of another transfer-replenished roster for the defending Big 12 champion Frogs, who play their conference opener Saturday against Kansas State. Miles has had three consecutive triple-doubles to go with the six she had while at Notre Dame. Suarez, who also played at California and Tennessee, had her first career triple-double Tuesday.So much for home-field advantage in December. Nine road teams are favorites in Week 16, including two playing in matchups for first place in three of the four NFC divisions. The Los Angeles Rams face off against the Seattle Seahawks in a battle for first place in the NFC West on Thursday night. The Green Bay Packers take on the Chicago Bears for the second time in three weeks to determine first in the NFC North on Saturday night. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers go head-to-head in the first of two meetings over the final three weeks that will settle the NFC South. The Packers and Buccaneers each are road favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook while the Rams started as a favorite and now are a 1-point underdog.Unlike last year’s debut of the 12-team College Football Playoff, weather should not be a factor in any of the first-round games Friday and Saturday. SEC teams Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas A&amp;M and Oregon of the Big Ten are hosting and conditions will be far different from the brutal cold at 2024 northern hosts Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio State. The Associated Press picks Oklahoma over Alabama, Texas A&amp;M over Miami, Mississippi over Tulane and Oregon over James Madison.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Florida	3	Los Angeles	2	 Final	Utah	4	Detroit	1	 Final	St. Louis	1	Winnipeg	0	 Final	Carolina	4	Nashville	1	 Final SO	New Jersey	2	Vegas	1TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(7)Gonzaga	98	Campbell 70	 Final	(13)Vanderbilt	77	Memphis	70	 Final	(16)Alabama	104	South Florida	93	 Final	(23)Florida	102	St. Francis (PA)	61

Thursday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

- Jeremy Coombs, head coach of Barton CC Men's Basketball

- Lyles Lashlee, head coach of Great Bend Track and Field

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Wednesday on Sports Day(Watch)

Tuesday Boys Scores from the Associated Press

Fairfield 59, Wichita Central Christian 58

Hutchinson Central Christian 48, Macksville 33

Kapaun Mount Carmel 71, Wichita Bishop Carroll 61

New Heights Christian, Mo. 45, Baxter Springs 30

Pawnee Heights 48, Western Plains-Healy 42

Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 49, Riverton 40

Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 62, Riley County 44

St. John/Tipton Catholic 68, Clifton-Clyde 39

Wichita Sunrise 62, Wichita Home School 56

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Tuesday Girls Scores from the Associated Press

Clifton-Clyde 53, St. John/Tipton Catholic 40

Tuesday Boys Scores from the Associated PressAndale 60, Rose Hill 51Andover 60, Goddard-Eisenhower 33Andover Central 67, Arkansas City 60Augusta 50, Mulvane 40Axtell 96, Cornerstone Family 30BV Southwest 57, Gardner-Edgerton 55Baldwin 73, Louisburg 33Buhler 49, McPherson 48Burlington 67, Iola 33Canton-Galva 58, Marion 50Centre 60, Stafford 44Chanute 60, Girard 46Cherryvale 55, Columbus 52Crest 76, Erie 57Cunningham 32, Argonia 19Doniphan West 57, Horton 52Douglass 55, Belle Plaine 38Ell-Saline 61, Ellinwood 23Emporia 61, Great Bend 51Fairfield 59, Wichita Central Christian 58Frankfort 63, Blue Valley 45Frontenac 55, Anderson County 53Garden Plain 32, Southeast of Saline 30Goodland 56, Scott City 49Halstead 56, Hillsboro 38Hays-TMP-Marian 60, Plainville 56Hesston 57, Concordia 48Hiawatha 58, Sabetha 47Hugoton 58, Liberal 52Hutchinson 45, Wichita Campus 41Hutchinson Central Christian 48, Macksville 33Independence 59, Labette County 51Inman 54, Kingman 43KC Schlagle 42, KC Wyandotte 35Kapaun Mount Carmel 71, Wichita Bishop Carroll 61Kinsley 57, Pratt Skyline 49La Crosse 70, Dighton 37Lakin 76, Sublette 35Lee's Summit, Mo. 65, BV North 62Linn 50, Solomon 42Lyons 56, Sedgwick 43Madison 56, Lebo 49Maize 54, Derby 45Maize South 65, Valley Center 60Nemaha Central 60, Valley Heights 24New Heights Christian, Mo. 45, Baxter Springs 30Northern Valley 72, Arapahoe, Neb. 22Norton 71, Southern Valley, Neb. 59Oberlin-Decatur 46, Hill City 40Olathe East 63, Topeka 50Olathe South 76, Lawrence 30Osage City 59, Mission Valley 57, OTOskaloosa 79, McLouth 59Oswego 74, Chetopa 24Ottawa 54, Paola 43Pawnee Heights 48, Western Plains-Healy 42Perry-Lecompton 72, Holton 65Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 49, Riverton 40Rock Creek 60, Marysville 24Rock Hills 27, Logan 17Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 62, Riley County 44Salina Central 65, Goddard 51Silver Lake 71, Rossville 68South Gray 58, Bucklin 16Spring Hill 70, Tonganoxie 42St. John/Tipton Catholic 68, Clifton-Clyde 39Syracuse 49, Wichita County 33Thunder Ridge 64, Natoma 39Topeka West 72, KC Piper 62Wallace County 48, Weskan 35Wamego 55, Chapman 33Washburn Rural 48, BV West 47Washington County 56, Smith Center 49Wellsville 51, Osawatomie 38Wichita 51, SVHE 46Wichita Collegiate 80, Wellington 47Wichita East 57, Wichita Northwest 54Wichita Sunrise 62, Wichita Home School 56Wichita Trinity 50, Cheney 48----------------------------------------------------------Tuesday Girls Scores from the Associated PressAndale 80, Rose Hill 12Andover Central 57, Arkansas City 13Arapahoe, Neb. 65, Northern Valley 37Argonia 33, Cunningham 13Axtell 67, Cornerstone Family 30Belle Plaine 59, Douglass 28Bishop Miege 77, Maranatha 28Blue Valley Randolph 52, Frankfort 36Burlingame 61, Hartford 30Cheney 59, Wichita Trinity 56Cheylin 56, Rawlins County 47Clifton-Clyde 53, St. John/Tipton Catholic 40Crest 63, Erie 32Derby 76, Maize 25Dighton 56, La Crosse 40Doniphan West 56, Horton 44Ellinwood 68, Ell-Saline 12Emporia 49, Great Bend 37Fairfield 34, Wichita Central Christian 24Goodland 55, Scott City 35Greeley County 67, Triplains-Brewster 30Halstead 32, Hillsboro 30Hays-TMP-Marian 62, Plainville 41Hesston 52, Concordia 28Highland Park 42, SM West 40Hutchinson 60, Wichita Campus 26Hutchinson Central Christian 53, Macksville 40Independence 51, Labette County 25Inman 58, Kingman 18Jackson Heights 37, Onaga 32KC Piper 60, Topeka West 31Lakin 64, Sublette 12Lebo 31, Madison 24Liberal 56, Hugoton 46Linn 78, Solomon 9Marion 37, Canton-Galva 30McPherson 31, Buhler 28Meade 53, Kiowa County 33New Heights Christian, Mo. 41, Baxter Springs 19Osage City 55, Mission Valley 24Otis-Bison 42, Ness City 23Ottawa 62, Paola 41Pike Valley 47, Wakefield 27Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 64, Riverton 43Remington 54, Elyria Christian 24Riley County 62, Saint Mary's Academy &amp; College 6Rock Creek 65, Marysville 52Rock Hills 60, Logan 34Salina Central 63, Goddard 51Smith Center 67, Washington County 37Southeast of Saline 37, Garden Plain 25Southern Valley, Neb. 43, Norton 40Southwestern Hts. 50, Spearville 42Stafford 51, Centre 25Topeka Seaman 84, KC Turner 4Valley Heights 41, Nemaha Central 26Wallace County 54, Weskan 18Wamego 50, Chapman 41Washburn Rural 40, SM Northwest 26Wellington 70, Wichita Collegiate 17Wellsville 48, Osawatomie 27Western Plains-Healy 41, Pawnee Heights 32Wichita 42, SVHE 7Wichita Bishop Carroll 47, Kapaun Mount Carmel 44

Tuesday Statewide Scores

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent surgery in Dallas on Monday night to repair the ACL he tore in his left knee in a loss to the Chargers, and the team said in statement that he would begin the long rehabilitation process immediately.

The procedure was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, a highly regarded orthopedist and the team physician of the Dallas Cowboys.

Mahomes tore the ligament when he was spun to the ground while trying to keep Kansas City’s postseason hopes alive late in the&nbsp;16-13 loss&nbsp;on Sunday. The team announced the severity of the injury in a statement later that night.

“I’ve had a good visit with him, a couple of different times. He’s in a good place,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said earlier Monday. “You know, he always feels like he let people down, but he comes back and he’s ready for the challenge ahead.”

There are a number of factors that go into how long the recovery time will be, including the severity of the tear. Most players are able to return to the field in six to 12 months, which means Mahomes should be back at some point next season.

Gardner Minshew will quarterback the Chiefs through the final three games of this season.

The Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in a decade Sunday with the loss to the Chargers, coupled with three other results that didn’t go their way. They had reached the past seven AFC championship games with Mahomes as the starter, winning three Super Bowls and losing two others along the way, including one to Philadelphia this past February.

“He'll attack it, just like he does everything else,” Reid said of the rehab. “There have been some pretty good quarterbacks that have had the same injury and done pretty well after they came back. He'll get after it, and he's got good people here to rehab him.”

That includes two of his current AFC rivals.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow tore both the ACL and MCL in his left knee in November 2020, and he recovered in time to play the next season, when he was voted the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones tore his right ACL in November 2023 when he was with the Giants, and he came back to start Week 1 the following season.

Tom Brady tore his ACL and MCL in the Patriots' 2008 opener. He started all 16 games the next year and was voted NFL MVP.

The 30-year-old Mahomes has dodged such severe injuries for most of his career.

The worst may have come in 2019, when Mahomes dislocated his kneecap on a sneak against the Broncos. His most famous may have occurred during the 2022 playoffs, when he sustained a severe high ankle sprain; questions swirled around whether Mahomes would even be able to play the next week, and he not only did but eventually led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl title.

The Chiefs do not have another quarterback besides Mahomes signed for next season, so the last three weeks of this season could be an audition for Minshew, the veteran backup who finished out the loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

He completed three straight passes before an interception on a throw intended for Travis Kelce effectively ended the game.

“I've got a ton of confidence in Gardner,” Reid said. “I've watched him play with these other teams. He's started in the league. Our guys have confidence in him, and Chris Oladokun behind him will work, and he's been with us a while. Those are two guys we trust.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765977411198.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes grabs his knee after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes underwent surgery in Dallas on Monday night to repair the ACL he tore in his left knee in a loss to the Chargers, and the team said in statement that he would begin the long rehabilitation process immediately.The procedure was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper, a highly regarded orthopedist and the team physician of the Dallas Cowboys.Mahomes tore the ligament when he was spun to the ground while trying to keep Kansas City’s postseason hopes alive late in the&nbsp;16-13 loss&nbsp;on Sunday. The team announced the severity of the injury in a statement later that night.“I’ve had a good visit with him, a couple of different times. He’s in a good place,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said earlier Monday. “You know, he always feels like he let people down, but he comes back and he’s ready for the challenge ahead.”There are a number of factors that go into how long the recovery time will be, including the severity of the tear. Most players are able to return to the field in six to 12 months, which means Mahomes should be back at some point next season.Gardner Minshew will quarterback the Chiefs through the final three games of this season.The Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in a decade Sunday with the loss to the Chargers, coupled with three other results that didn’t go their way. They had reached the past seven AFC championship games with Mahomes as the starter, winning three Super Bowls and losing two others along the way, including one to Philadelphia this past February.“He'll attack it, just like he does everything else,” Reid said of the rehab. “There have been some pretty good quarterbacks that have had the same injury and done pretty well after they came back. He'll get after it, and he's got good people here to rehab him.”That includes two of his current AFC rivals.Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow tore both the ACL and MCL in his left knee in November 2020, and he recovered in time to play the next season, when he was voted the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones tore his right ACL in November 2023 when he was with the Giants, and he came back to start Week 1 the following season.Tom Brady tore his ACL and MCL in the Patriots' 2008 opener. He started all 16 games the next year and was voted NFL MVP.The 30-year-old Mahomes has dodged such severe injuries for most of his career.The worst may have come in 2019, when Mahomes dislocated his kneecap on a sneak against the Broncos. His most famous may have occurred during the 2022 playoffs, when he sustained a severe high ankle sprain; questions swirled around whether Mahomes would even be able to play the next week, and he not only did but eventually led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl title.The Chiefs do not have another quarterback besides Mahomes signed for next season, so the last three weeks of this season could be an audition for Minshew, the veteran backup who finished out the loss to the Chargers on Sunday.He completed three straight passes before an interception on a throw intended for Travis Kelce effectively ended the game.“I've got a ton of confidence in Gardner,” Reid said. “I've watched him play with these other teams. He's started in the league. Our guys have confidence in him, and Chris Oladokun behind him will work, and he's been with us a while. Those are two guys we trust.”

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes undergoes ACL surgery in Dallas, begins long road to recovery

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points and 10 rebounds to spur No. 17 Kansas to a 73-49 victory over Towson on Tuesday night.

Tre White had 16 points and a career-high six assists for the Jayhawks (9-3). Melvin Council, coming off&nbsp;a career-best 36-point performance&nbsp;in Saturday's&nbsp;overtime win&nbsp;over N.C. State, added 15 points.

Kansas improved to 273-9 at home against unranked opponents under coach Bill Self.

Sophomore guard Jamari McDowell started for preseason All-American Darryn Peterson, who missed an eighth game due to injury. Self said Peterson had quadriceps cramps.

Bidunga, who entered the night as the Big 12’s leading shot blocker, had two blocks in the first seven minutes and finished with three. He also scored KU’s first six points en route to his seventh career double-double.

A 6-foot-10 sophomore forward from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bidunga was 7 of 8 from the field and 4 of 7 from the line.

Dylan Williamson scored 19 points for Towson (6-5), which never led. The Tigers drew within nine early in the second half before KU went on a 10-2 run. Kansas led by 25 in the second half and held an opponent below 50 points for the second time this year.

Bryson Tiller added 11 points for the Jayhawks.

The Tigers managed just four assists, although they did finish with a 22-12 advantage in offensive rebounds.

Still, Towson shot only 27.5% from the field and finished 3 of 12 from 3-point range against the stingy Jayhawks.

KU didn’t commit a foul until 9:11 remained in the first half. The Jayhawks hit 10 of their first 13 field-goal attempts.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points and 10 rebounds to spur No. 17 Kansas to a 73-49 victory over Towson on Tuesday night.Tre White had 16 points and a career-high six assists for the Jayhawks (9-3). Melvin Council, coming off&nbsp;a career-best 36-point performance&nbsp;in Saturday's&nbsp;overtime win&nbsp;over N.C. State, added 15 points.Kansas improved to 273-9 at home against unranked opponents under coach Bill Self.Sophomore guard Jamari McDowell started for preseason All-American Darryn Peterson, who missed an eighth game due to injury. Self said Peterson had quadriceps cramps.Bidunga, who entered the night as the Big 12’s leading shot blocker, had two blocks in the first seven minutes and finished with three. He also scored KU’s first six points en route to his seventh career double-double.A 6-foot-10 sophomore forward from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bidunga was 7 of 8 from the field and 4 of 7 from the line.Dylan Williamson scored 19 points for Towson (6-5), which never led. The Tigers drew within nine early in the second half before KU went on a 10-2 run. Kansas led by 25 in the second half and held an opponent below 50 points for the second time this year.Bryson Tiller added 11 points for the Jayhawks.The Tigers managed just four assists, although they did finish with a 22-12 advantage in offensive rebounds.Still, Towson shot only 27.5% from the field and finished 3 of 12 from 3-point range against the stingy Jayhawks.KU didn’t commit a foul until 9:11 remained in the first half. The Jayhawks hit 10 of their first 13 field-goal attempts.<h2>Up next</h2>Towson hosts Notre Dame (Md.) on Friday.Kansas hosts Davidson on Monday.

Flory Bidunga has 18 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 Kansas beats Towson 73-49

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. FIFA said Tuesday that some $60 tickets will be made available for every game at the tournament in North America, going to the national federations whose teams are playing. Those federations decide how to distribute them to loyal fans who have attended previous games at home and on the road. Fans worldwide reacted with shock and anger last week on seeing FIFA’s ticketing plans that gave participating teams no tickets in the lowest-priced category.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 28 points and Jalen Brunson added 25 as the New York Knicks rally to beat the Spurs 124-113 and win the NBA Cup. The Knicks can now hang a banner next to their 1973 NBA championship banner in Madison Square Garden. New York's Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds despite battling an injury. The Knicks dominated inside, outrebounding the Spurs 59-42. The Spurs led for much of the game, but the Knicks went on a 13-1 run late in the third quarter to take control. Each Knicks player with a standard contract earns an extra $318,560 for the win.

COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin claimed a record-extending 105th World Cup victory after several of her top challengers went out during the opening run of a slalom night race. Shiffrin finished 1.55 seconds ahead of Swiss skier Camille Rast and 1.71 ahead of German racer Emma Aicher. Shiffrin has now won the opening four slaloms of the season and five straight including the final race of last season. Lara Colturi, Zrinka Ljutic and Katharina Liensberger each failed to finish the first run and Wendy Holdener crashed in the finish area. Up next Lindsey Vonn will be back in action this weekend for a downhill and a super-G in nearby Val d’Isere.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Davante Adams hasn't been ruled out for the Los Angeles Rams’ showdown at Seattle on Thursday night despite his hamstring injury. Coach Sean McVay said the NFC-leading Rams likely will wait until game time to make a final decision on the availability of the NFL’s touchdown receptions leader. The team remains hopeful Adams can play, although he won’t participate in their walk-throughs and practice Tuesday. Adams got hurt while running a long route in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 41-34 comeback win over the Detroit Lions.

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. Alcaraz announced the end of their seven-year partnership on Wednesday in a message on his social network. With Ferrero, Alcaraz has claimed six Grand Slam titles, including two French Open titles, two Wimbledon crowns, and two US Opens. Alcaraz expressed gratitude, saying Ferrero helped turn his childhood dreams into reality. He reflected on their journey, noting Ferrero's support both on and off the court, and shared his enjoyment of every step together.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is considering a quarterback change after Tua Tagovailoa’s continued struggles this season. Those were magnified in Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that eliminated Miami from playoff contention for the second straight season. Tagovailoa threw for just 65 yards through three quarters, and the areas in which he has appeared to regress were evident again, from questionable decision-making to a lack of mobility that has hampered him throughout the season. McDaniel said he would give “more clarity” on his quarterback decision on Wednesday.

LONDON (AP) — Anthony Joshua's promoter says it would be “an absolute disaster and awfully embarrassing" if the British fighter lost to Jake Paul or was even taken the distance in their eight-round bout. Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn acknowledges it is “crazy" that Joshua is getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer. The 36-year-old Joshua is a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Hearn says the fight is part of a strategy to reignite the 36-year-old Joshua’s career while also giving him “one of his career-high paydays” for a bout on Friday that will be shown on Netflix.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini has become the fastest San Jose player to reach 50 points in a season. He achieved the milestone with a spectacular spin-o-rama goal during a four-point night as the Sharks defeated the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Tuesday. Celebrini, just 19 and in his second NHL season, has 18 goals and 33 assists in 34 games. Only Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby reached 50 points faster as teenagers. Celebrini's performance is a key factor in San Jose's current playoff position after the team struggled mightily in previous seasons. His exceptional play is gaining him respect across the league.

Curt Cignetti has been named The Associated Press coach of the year in college football for the second consecutive season. He is the first coach to win the award back-to-back since it was first presented in 1998. Cignetti has led Indiana to unprecedented success, with a 24-2 record over two seasons. The Hoosiers are 13-0 this year, Big Ten champions for the first time since 1967, and the top seed in the College Football Playoff. Cignetti received 47 first-place votes. Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire and Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea received two each, and Virginia’s Tony Elliott got one.

Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing. The 38-year-old is going out on top, having claimed the title of best pound-four-pound boxer with a convincing victory over Canelo Alvarez in September. Crawford is the only male boxer to capture three unified division titles, which he accomplished with that unanimous decision over Alvarez before 70,482 fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. That gave Crawford the super middleweight championship and a 42-0 record with 31 knockouts. His final 20 bouts came with a belt on the line. In a video released Tuesday, Crawford says he's at peace with his decision.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Vancouver	3	N-Y Rangers	0	 Final OT	Columbus	4	Anaheim	3	 Final	Detroit	3	N-Y Islanders	2	 Final	Toronto	3	Chicago	2	 Final	Boston	4	Utah	1	 Final	Philadelphia	4	Montreal	1	 Final	Edmonton	6	Pittsburgh	4	 Final	Minnesota	5	Washington	0	 Final	San Jose	6	Calgary	3	 Final	Colorado	5	Seattle	3

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(1)Arizona	96	Abilene Christian	62	 Final	(3)Duke	97	Lipscomb	73	 Final	(5)UConn	79	Butler	60	 Final	(9)Michigan State	92	Toledo	69	 Final	(10)BYU	93	Pacific	57	 Final	(20)Tennessee	83	(11)Louisville	62	 Final	(12)North Carolina	77	East Tennessee State	58	 Final	(14)Arkansas	108	Queens	80	 Final	(17)Kansas	73	Towson	49	 Final	(19)Texas Tech	101	Northern Colorado	90	 Final	(22)St. John's	79	DePaul	66

<figure>
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 </figure>GENEVA (AP) — FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. FIFA said Tuesday that some $60 tickets will be made available for every game at the tournament in North America, going to the national federations whose teams are playing. Those federations decide how to distribute them to loyal fans who have attended previous games at home and on the road. Fans worldwide reacted with shock and anger last week on seeing FIFA’s ticketing plans that gave participating teams no tickets in the lowest-priced category.LAS VEGAS (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 28 points and Jalen Brunson added 25 as the New York Knicks rally to beat the Spurs 124-113 and win the NBA Cup. The Knicks can now hang a banner next to their 1973 NBA championship banner in Madison Square Garden. New York's Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds despite battling an injury. The Knicks dominated inside, outrebounding the Spurs 59-42. The Spurs led for much of the game, but the Knicks went on a 13-1 run late in the third quarter to take control. Each Knicks player with a standard contract earns an extra $318,560 for the win.COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin claimed a record-extending 105th World Cup victory after several of her top challengers went out during the opening run of a slalom night race. Shiffrin finished 1.55 seconds ahead of Swiss skier Camille Rast and 1.71 ahead of German racer Emma Aicher. Shiffrin has now won the opening four slaloms of the season and five straight including the final race of last season. Lara Colturi, Zrinka Ljutic and Katharina Liensberger each failed to finish the first run and Wendy Holdener crashed in the finish area. Up next Lindsey Vonn will be back in action this weekend for a downhill and a super-G in nearby Val d’Isere.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Davante Adams hasn't been ruled out for the Los Angeles Rams’ showdown at Seattle on Thursday night despite his hamstring injury. Coach Sean McVay said the NFC-leading Rams likely will wait until game time to make a final decision on the availability of the NFL’s touchdown receptions leader. The team remains hopeful Adams can play, although he won’t participate in their walk-throughs and practice Tuesday. Adams got hurt while running a long route in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 41-34 comeback win over the Detroit Lions.Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. Alcaraz announced the end of their seven-year partnership on Wednesday in a message on his social network. With Ferrero, Alcaraz has claimed six Grand Slam titles, including two French Open titles, two Wimbledon crowns, and two US Opens. Alcaraz expressed gratitude, saying Ferrero helped turn his childhood dreams into reality. He reflected on their journey, noting Ferrero's support both on and off the court, and shared his enjoyment of every step together.MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is considering a quarterback change after Tua Tagovailoa’s continued struggles this season. Those were magnified in Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that eliminated Miami from playoff contention for the second straight season. Tagovailoa threw for just 65 yards through three quarters, and the areas in which he has appeared to regress were evident again, from questionable decision-making to a lack of mobility that has hampered him throughout the season. McDaniel said he would give “more clarity” on his quarterback decision on Wednesday.LONDON (AP) — Anthony Joshua's promoter says it would be “an absolute disaster and awfully embarrassing" if the British fighter lost to Jake Paul or was even taken the distance in their eight-round bout. Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn acknowledges it is “crazy" that Joshua is getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer. The 36-year-old Joshua is a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist. Hearn says the fight is part of a strategy to reignite the 36-year-old Joshua’s career while also giving him “one of his career-high paydays” for a bout on Friday that will be shown on Netflix.SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini has become the fastest San Jose player to reach 50 points in a season. He achieved the milestone with a spectacular spin-o-rama goal during a four-point night as the Sharks defeated the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Tuesday. Celebrini, just 19 and in his second NHL season, has 18 goals and 33 assists in 34 games. Only Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby reached 50 points faster as teenagers. Celebrini's performance is a key factor in San Jose's current playoff position after the team struggled mightily in previous seasons. His exceptional play is gaining him respect across the league.Curt Cignetti has been named The Associated Press coach of the year in college football for the second consecutive season. He is the first coach to win the award back-to-back since it was first presented in 1998. Cignetti has led Indiana to unprecedented success, with a 24-2 record over two seasons. The Hoosiers are 13-0 this year, Big Ten champions for the first time since 1967, and the top seed in the College Football Playoff. Cignetti received 47 first-place votes. Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire and Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea received two each, and Virginia’s Tony Elliott got one.Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing. The 38-year-old is going out on top, having claimed the title of best pound-four-pound boxer with a convincing victory over Canelo Alvarez in September. Crawford is the only male boxer to capture three unified division titles, which he accomplished with that unanimous decision over Alvarez before 70,482 fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. That gave Crawford the super middleweight championship and a 42-0 record with 31 knockouts. His final 20 bouts came with a belt on the line. In a video released Tuesday, Crawford says he's at peace with his decision.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Vancouver	3	N-Y Rangers	0	 Final OT	Columbus	4	Anaheim	3	 Final	Detroit	3	N-Y Islanders	2	 Final	Toronto	3	Chicago	2	 Final	Boston	4	Utah	1	 Final	Philadelphia	4	Montreal	1	 Final	Edmonton	6	Pittsburgh	4	 Final	Minnesota	5	Washington	0	 Final	San Jose	6	Calgary	3	 Final	Colorado	5	Seattle	3TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Final	(1)Arizona	96	Abilene Christian	62	 Final	(3)Duke	97	Lipscomb	73	 Final	(5)UConn	79	Butler	60	 Final	(9)Michigan State	92	Toledo	69	 Final	(10)BYU	93	Pacific	57	 Final	(20)Tennessee	83	(11)Louisville	62	 Final	(12)North Carolina	77	East Tennessee State	58	 Final	(14)Arkansas	108	Queens	80	 Final	(17)Kansas	73	Towson	49	 Final	(19)Texas Tech	101	Northern Colorado	90	 Final	(22)St. John's	79	DePaul	66

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St. John 77 Larned 66; Larned Girls 33 St. John 32

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Sterling Boys 65 Hoisington 26; Hoisington Girls 60 Sterling 57

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Emporia Boys 61 Great Bend 51; Emporia Girls 49 Great Bend 37

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- Jade Winter, head coach of Great Bend Girls Basketball

- Wyatt Thompson, Voice of the Kansas State Wildcats

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a five-year, $57.5 million contract that includes a club option for a sixth season, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract is pending a physical. Garcia was arbitration-eligible for the first time in 2026, so the deal essentially buys out his arbitration years and potentially his first two years of free agency.

The 25-year-old Garcia is coming off a breakout season both in the field, where he won his first Gold Glove playing alongside All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and at the plate, where he hit .286 with a career-high 16 homers and 74 RBIs.

While the Royals have prioritized landing outfield help in the offseason — they agreed to a $5.25 million&nbsp;deal with Lane Thomas&nbsp;on Thursday — they also wanted to ensure they maintained their franchise cornerstones. That began with re-signing catcher Salvador Perez to a $25 million, two-year contract in November, and it continued by keeping Garcia through at least the 2030 season.

He also is capable of playing shortstop and second base, and Garcia even dabbled with playing in the outfield last season.

By keeping him in the fold, the Royals also solidified what has been one of the better infields in baseball. Witt is coming off a second consecutive All-Star appearance and Gold Glove, Perez is a nine-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove-winner, and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino just had the best season of his four-year big league career, hitting .264 with 32 homers and 113 RBIs.

It also follows a trend of the Royals keeping their own. Each of those four players was signed and developed by Kansas City.

The Royals failed to make the playoffs last season, but they did finish 82-80, the first time they have had consecutive winning years since going to back-to-back World Series in 2014 and '15. And with a talented pitching staff set to return, and young position players on the upswing, there is optimism that Kansas City can get back to the postseason in 2026.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765579686968.jpeg" alt="FILE - Kansas City Royals' Maikel Garcia (11) high-fives teammates after scoring a run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Kansas City Royals' Maikel Garcia (11) high-fives teammates after scoring a run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a five-year, $57.5 million contract that includes a club option for a sixth season, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract is pending a physical. Garcia was arbitration-eligible for the first time in 2026, so the deal essentially buys out his arbitration years and potentially his first two years of free agency.The 25-year-old Garcia is coming off a breakout season both in the field, where he won his first Gold Glove playing alongside All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and at the plate, where he hit .286 with a career-high 16 homers and 74 RBIs.While the Royals have prioritized landing outfield help in the offseason — they agreed to a $5.25 million&nbsp;deal with Lane Thomas&nbsp;on Thursday — they also wanted to ensure they maintained their franchise cornerstones. That began with re-signing catcher Salvador Perez to a $25 million, two-year contract in November, and it continued by keeping Garcia through at least the 2030 season.He also is capable of playing shortstop and second base, and Garcia even dabbled with playing in the outfield last season.By keeping him in the fold, the Royals also solidified what has been one of the better infields in baseball. Witt is coming off a second consecutive All-Star appearance and Gold Glove, Perez is a nine-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove-winner, and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino just had the best season of his four-year big league career, hitting .264 with 32 homers and 113 RBIs.It also follows a trend of the Royals keeping their own. Each of those four players was signed and developed by Kansas City.The Royals failed to make the playoffs last season, but they did finish 82-80, the first time they have had consecutive winning years since going to back-to-back World Series in 2014 and '15. And with a talented pitching staff set to return, and young position players on the upswing, there is optimism that Kansas City can get back to the postseason in 2026.

Royals and All-Star 3B Maikel Garcia agree to 5-year, $57.5M contract, AP source says

A Paris labor court has ruled Paris Saint-Germain must pay more than 60 million euros to Kylian Mbappé in a dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses linked to the end of his contract before his 2024 move to Real Madrid. Lawyers argued last month before the Conseil de prud’hommes de Paris. The court sided with the player amid accusations of betrayal and harassment surrounding the breakdown of their relationship. PSG was seeking 440 million euros from Mbappé citing damages and a “loss of opportunity” after he left on a free transfer.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken care of the Miami Dolphins to stay atop the AFC North. Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns in Pittsburgh's 28-15 win on Monday night. The Steelers won their second straight. They have won 23 straight home games on Monday nights. Rodgers connected on 23 of 27 passes at frigid Acrisure Stadium. The 42-year-old looked right at home with the lights on and temperatures in the teens during a night that felt like a callback to his prime in Green Bay. Miami saw its slim playoff hopes vanish in the chill.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs face the rest of the season without Patrick Mahomes, who had surgery Monday night to repair a torn ACL. The injury happened in a loss to the Chargers, ending the Chiefs' playoff hopes. The team now faces uncertainty about the future. Key questions include Mahomes' recovery, Travis Kelce's potential retirement and coach Andy Reid's plans. The Chiefs also need to address roster gaps, especially at wide receiver, running back and defensive end. Their rush defense has been strong, but the offense needs improvement. The Chiefs will play the Titans next, with draft positioning in mind.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn’t enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss. Flagg had 42 points — topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Flagg also became just the fifth rookie to record 40 points, five rebounds and five assists in the last 15 years as he finished with seven board and six assists.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Knicks and Spurs are set to face off in the NBA Cup final, both entering with 18-7 records. Although the game won't affect their records, it holds significant meaning. A trophy, bragging rights and a substantial financial reward are at stake. The NBA Cup, rebranded from the In-Season Tournament, offers $318,560 per player on the winning team. Both teams are eager to compete, with players emphasizing the importance of winning beyond just records. The Cup has previously propelled finalists to playoff success, adding extra motivation for the Knicks and Spurs in this high-stakes game.

The Associated Press has released its All-America team, featuring four Ohio State players among 10 first-team picks from the Big Ten Conference. Caleb Downs of Ohio State and Fernando Mendoza of Indiana headline the list. Downs, a repeat selection, is the Big Ten defensive player of the year. Mendoza, the AP Player of the Year, led Indiana to a 13-0 record and the top seed in the College Football Playoff. The team includes players from 18 schools, with seven from the College Football Playoff. Western Kentucky, Navy, and Hawaii each have first-team selections for the first time in decades.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger believes Mike Tomlin should coach the Pittsburgh Steelers as long as he wants. The former quarterback had previously suggested on his podcast that it might be time for the Steelers to consider a new coach in the offseason following a lopsided loss to Buffalo. Tomlin, in his 19th season, is the NFL's longest-tenured coach. While the Steelers have been regular playoff contenders, they haven't won a postseason game since 2016. Roethlisberger clarified his comments on Monday, saying Tomlin has earned the right to go out on his own terms.

ATLANTA (AP) — Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves. He agreed Monday to a $20 million, one-year contract. Kim gets a $4 million raise. The 30-year-old from South Korea had declined a $16 million player option from the $29 million, two-year contract he agreed to in February with Tampa Bay. The Braves announced the new deal with Kim Monday night. The return of Kim means Mauricio Dubón likely will be available in a utility role instead of being asked to play shortstop every day. The Braves acquired Dubón from Houston last month.

NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz won’t receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer’s deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players. As part of the three-year contract announced Friday, Díaz gets a $9 million signing bonus payable on Feb. 1, according to terms obtained by The Associated Press. He receives a $14 million salary next year and $23 million in each of the following two seasons. The Dodgers will defer $4.5 million annually.

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer for the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs argues that the Los Angeles Angels’ failure to investigate reports of drug use and dealing by the team’s communications director led to the overdose death of the 27-year-old player. An Angels’ attorney, however, says it was Skaggs who was pushing drug addicted employee Eric Kay to provide him with pills. The long-running civil trial in Southern California is over whether the team should be held responsible for Skaggs' death. It has included testimony from Angels outfielder Mike Trout and the team’s president, John Carpino.

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Anaheim	4	N-Y Rangers	1	 Final	Florida	5	Tampa Bay	2	 Final OT	Ottawa	3	Winnipeg	2	 Final	Nashville	5	St. Louis	2	 Final	Dallas	4	Los Angeles	1

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Pittsburgh	28	Miami	15

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739459822020.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>A Paris labor court has ruled Paris Saint-Germain must pay more than 60 million euros to Kylian Mbappé in a dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses linked to the end of his contract before his 2024 move to Real Madrid. Lawyers argued last month before the Conseil de prud’hommes de Paris. The court sided with the player amid accusations of betrayal and harassment surrounding the breakdown of their relationship. PSG was seeking 440 million euros from Mbappé citing damages and a “loss of opportunity” after he left on a free transfer.PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken care of the Miami Dolphins to stay atop the AFC North. Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns in Pittsburgh's 28-15 win on Monday night. The Steelers won their second straight. They have won 23 straight home games on Monday nights. Rodgers connected on 23 of 27 passes at frigid Acrisure Stadium. The 42-year-old looked right at home with the lights on and temperatures in the teens during a night that felt like a callback to his prime in Green Bay. Miami saw its slim playoff hopes vanish in the chill.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs face the rest of the season without Patrick Mahomes, who had surgery Monday night to repair a torn ACL. The injury happened in a loss to the Chargers, ending the Chiefs' playoff hopes. The team now faces uncertainty about the future. Key questions include Mahomes' recovery, Travis Kelce's potential retirement and coach Andy Reid's plans. The Chiefs also need to address roster gaps, especially at wide receiver, running back and defensive end. Their rush defense has been strong, but the offense needs improvement. The Chiefs will play the Titans next, with draft positioning in mind.SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn’t enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss. Flagg had 42 points — topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Flagg also became just the fifth rookie to record 40 points, five rebounds and five assists in the last 15 years as he finished with seven board and six assists.LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Knicks and Spurs are set to face off in the NBA Cup final, both entering with 18-7 records. Although the game won't affect their records, it holds significant meaning. A trophy, bragging rights and a substantial financial reward are at stake. The NBA Cup, rebranded from the In-Season Tournament, offers $318,560 per player on the winning team. Both teams are eager to compete, with players emphasizing the importance of winning beyond just records. The Cup has previously propelled finalists to playoff success, adding extra motivation for the Knicks and Spurs in this high-stakes game.The Associated Press has released its All-America team, featuring four Ohio State players among 10 first-team picks from the Big Ten Conference. Caleb Downs of Ohio State and Fernando Mendoza of Indiana headline the list. Downs, a repeat selection, is the Big Ten defensive player of the year. Mendoza, the AP Player of the Year, led Indiana to a 13-0 record and the top seed in the College Football Playoff. The team includes players from 18 schools, with seven from the College Football Playoff. Western Kentucky, Navy, and Hawaii each have first-team selections for the first time in decades.PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger believes Mike Tomlin should coach the Pittsburgh Steelers as long as he wants. The former quarterback had previously suggested on his podcast that it might be time for the Steelers to consider a new coach in the offseason following a lopsided loss to Buffalo. Tomlin, in his 19th season, is the NFL's longest-tenured coach. While the Steelers have been regular playoff contenders, they haven't won a postseason game since 2016. Roethlisberger clarified his comments on Monday, saying Tomlin has earned the right to go out on his own terms.ATLANTA (AP) — Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves. He agreed Monday to a $20 million, one-year contract. Kim gets a $4 million raise. The 30-year-old from South Korea had declined a $16 million player option from the $29 million, two-year contract he agreed to in February with Tampa Bay. The Braves announced the new deal with Kim Monday night. The return of Kim means Mauricio Dubón likely will be available in a utility role instead of being asked to play shortstop every day. The Braves acquired Dubón from Houston last month.NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz won’t receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer’s deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players. As part of the three-year contract announced Friday, Díaz gets a $9 million signing bonus payable on Feb. 1, according to terms obtained by The Associated Press. He receives a $14 million salary next year and $23 million in each of the following two seasons. The Dodgers will defer $4.5 million annually.SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer for the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs argues that the Los Angeles Angels’ failure to investigate reports of drug use and dealing by the team’s communications director led to the overdose death of the 27-year-old player. An Angels’ attorney, however, says it was Skaggs who was pushing drug addicted employee Eric Kay to provide him with pills. The long-running civil trial in Southern California is over whether the team should be held responsible for Skaggs' death. It has included testimony from Angels outfielder Mike Trout and the team’s president, John Carpino.FinalsNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final	Anaheim	4	N-Y Rangers	1	 Final	Florida	5	Tampa Bay	2	 Final OT	Ottawa	3	Winnipeg	2	 Final	Nashville	5	St. Louis	2	 Final	Dallas	4	Los Angeles	1NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Final	Pittsburgh	28	Miami	15

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120: Abel Spencer (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Grant Taylor (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Abel Spencer (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:29) Cons. Round 1 - Abel Spencer (Great Bend HS) over Mason Torres (Newton HS) (For.) Cons. Round 2 - Brock Slimmer (Spring Hill HS) over Abel Spencer (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:03)

126: Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) over Kaiden Fisher (Wichita-South HS) (Fall 0:32) Quarterfinals - Eric Vielhauer (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:44) Cons. Round 2 - Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) over Brylen McClure (Winfield HS) (TF 18-0 4:44) Cons. Round 3 - Exavier Torres (Newton HS) over Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) (TF 16-1 3:25)

132: Caleb Mulligan (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Covell Nichols (Wichita-Heights HS) over Caleb Mulligan (Great Bend HS) (Fall 0:44) Cons. Round 1 - Kameron Cox (Pratt HS) over Caleb Mulligan (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:21)

138: Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) over Hayden Selle (Winfield HS) (TF 17-1 1:11) Quarterfinals - Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) over Hunter Hartley (Augusta HS) (TF 16-1 1:17) Semifinals - Cael Puderbaugh (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) (M. For.) Cons. Semis - Holden Timmons (Emporia HS) over Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) (M. For.)

144: Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) received a bye Quarterfinals - Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) over Caden Zimbelman (Wichita-Bishop Carroll HS) (Fall 3:50) Semifinals - Jet Millison (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) (Fall 3:42) Cons. Semis - Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) over Grady Meyer (Spring Hill HS) (Fall 2:23) 3rd Place Match - Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) over Caden Zimbelman (Wichita-Bishop Carroll HS) (TF 22-2 4:12)

190: Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) received a bye Quarterfinals - Gavin Mitchell (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:20) Cons. Round 2 - Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) over Tanner Allan (Douglass HS) (Fall 2:03) Cons. Round 3 - Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) over Landon Renner (Goddard-Eisenhower HS) (Dec 7-0) Cons. Semis - Jacob Burklow (Buhler HS) over Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) (TF 15-0 4:01)

215: Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) received a bye Quarterfinals - Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) over Gunner Carey (Augusta HS) (Inj. [time]) Semifinals - Hudson Vanderweide (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:32) Cons. Semis - Jayden Kirk (Wichita-South HS) over Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) (Fall 0:15)

285: Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) over Taylor Isham (Winfield HS) (Fall 2:47) Quarterfinals - Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) over Yadier Leyva (Wichita-Bishop Carroll HS) (Dec 10-5) Semifinals - Duncan Pinkham (Spring Hill HS) over Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:58) Cons. Semis - Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) over Bradyn Benington (Augusta HS) (Fall 2:49) 3rd Place Match - Carter Leathers (McPherson HS) over Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:37)

Kayden Detrich (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Kayden Detrich (Great Bend HS) received a bye Quarterfinals - Max Harmony (Buhler HS) over Kayden Detrich (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:51) Cons. Round 2 - Caleb Coffin (Newton HS) over Kayden Detrich (Great Bend HS) (Fall 4:16)

120: Abel Spencer (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Grant Taylor (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Abel Spencer (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:29) Cons. Round 1 - Abel Spencer (Great Bend HS) over Mason Torres (Newton HS) (For.) Cons. Round 2 - Brock Slimmer (Spring Hill HS) over Abel Spencer (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:03)126: Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) over Kaiden Fisher (Wichita-South HS) (Fall 0:32) Quarterfinals - Eric Vielhauer (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:44) Cons. Round 2 - Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) over Brylen McClure (Winfield HS) (TF 18-0 4:44) Cons. Round 3 - Exavier Torres (Newton HS) over Hayden Liles (Great Bend HS) (TF 16-1 3:25)132: Caleb Mulligan (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Covell Nichols (Wichita-Heights HS) over Caleb Mulligan (Great Bend HS) (Fall 0:44) Cons. Round 1 - Kameron Cox (Pratt HS) over Caleb Mulligan (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:21)138: Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) over Hayden Selle (Winfield HS) (TF 17-1 1:11) Quarterfinals - Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) over Hunter Hartley (Augusta HS) (TF 16-1 1:17) Semifinals - Cael Puderbaugh (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) (M. For.) Cons. Semis - Holden Timmons (Emporia HS) over Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) (M. For.)144: Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) received a bye Quarterfinals - Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) over Caden Zimbelman (Wichita-Bishop Carroll HS) (Fall 3:50) Semifinals - Jet Millison (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) (Fall 3:42) Cons. Semis - Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) over Grady Meyer (Spring Hill HS) (Fall 2:23) 3rd Place Match - Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) over Caden Zimbelman (Wichita-Bishop Carroll HS) (TF 22-2 4:12)190: Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) received a bye Quarterfinals - Gavin Mitchell (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:20) Cons. Round 2 - Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) over Tanner Allan (Douglass HS) (Fall 2:03) Cons. Round 3 - Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) over Landon Renner (Goddard-Eisenhower HS) (Dec 7-0) Cons. Semis - Jacob Burklow (Buhler HS) over Brady Mendez (Great Bend HS) (TF 15-0 4:01)215: Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) received a bye Quarterfinals - Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) over Gunner Carey (Augusta HS) (Inj. [time]) Semifinals - Hudson Vanderweide (Basehor-Linwood HS) over Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:32) Cons. Semis - Jayden Kirk (Wichita-South HS) over Kristian Bustamante (Great Bend HS) (Fall 0:15)285: Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) over Taylor Isham (Winfield HS) (Fall 2:47) Quarterfinals - Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) over Yadier Leyva (Wichita-Bishop Carroll HS) (Dec 10-5) Semifinals - Duncan Pinkham (Spring Hill HS) over Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) (Fall 2:58) Cons. Semis - Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) over Bradyn Benington (Augusta HS) (Fall 2:49) 3rd Place Match - Carter Leathers (McPherson HS) over Josue Bustamante (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:37)Kayden Detrich (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Kayden Detrich (Great Bend HS) received a bye Quarterfinals - Max Harmony (Buhler HS) over Kayden Detrich (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:51) Cons. Round 2 - Caleb Coffin (Newton HS) over Kayden Detrich (Great Bend HS) (Fall 4:16)Cruz Folk-Robinson (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Cruz Folk-Robinson (Great Bend HS) received a bye Quarterfinals - Cael Casteel (Abilene HS) over Cruz Folk-Robinson (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:37) Cons. Round 2 - Remington England (Buhler HS) over Cruz Folk-Robinson (Great Bend HS) (Fall 4:42)Aiden Stacey (Great Bend HS) - DNP Champ. Round 1 - Landon Bonjour (Winfield HS) over Aiden Stacey (Great Bend HS) (Fall 1:07) Cons. Round 1 - Aiden Stacey (Great Bend HS) received a bye Cons. Round 2 - Mason Miller (McPherson HS) over Aiden Stacey (Great Bend HS) (Fall 0:47)