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Tuesday Sports Day (1/24/23)

Place	 	Team	Record	Points	First Place Votes	Previous Rank

 	3	 	Eastern Florida State 	20-1 	207 	 	3 

 	4	 	Northwest Florida State 	16-2 	198 	 	4 

12	 	Dodge City 	17-2 	126 	 	13

 	16	 	Indian River State 	19-3 	90 	 	18 

Receiving Votes: Hutchinson, Laramie County, Cochise, Walters State

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 </figure>Place	 	Team	Record	Points	First Place Votes	Previous Rank 	1	 	South Georgia Tech	21-1	275	10	1 	2	 	Trinity Valley 	18-1 	216	 	2 	3	 	Eastern Florida State 	20-1 	207 	 	3 	4	 	Northwest Florida State 	16-2 	198 	 	4 	5	 	Blinn 	17-1 	189 	 	5 	6	 	Southern Idaho 	21-2 	180 	 	7 	7	 	Collin 	17-0 	171 	 	9 	8	 	Gulf Coast State 	17-2 	162 	 	6 	9	 	Eastern Arizona 	18-0 	153 	 	10 	10	 	McLennan 	15-2 	144 	 	8 	11	 	Jones 	13-3 	135 	 	12 	12	 	Dodge City 	17-2 	126 	 	13 	13	 	Wabash Valley 	20-1 	117 	 	14 	14	 	Shelton State 	16-3 	108 	 	15 	15	 	Three Rivers 	15-2 	99 	 	17 	16	 	Indian River State 	19-3 	90 	 	18 	17	 	Barton 	16-3 	81 	 	19 	18	 	New Mexico 	14-3 	72 	 	11 	19	 	Pensacola State	15-6 	63 	 	16 	20	 	Moberly Area 	18-2 	54 	 	20 	21	 	Casper 	18-3 	45 	 	21 	22	 	Grayson 	15-3 	36 	 	22 	23	 	Butler 	15-3 	27 	 	24 	24	 	Clarendon 	19-1 	18 	 	25 	25	 	North Dakota SCS 	16-3 	5 	 	RV Receiving Votes: Hutchinson, Laramie County, Cochise, Walters State

Barton Women move up to No. 17 in NJCAA Basketball Poll

Bradley Hopkins, Great Bend High School senior, has signed to play baseball at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri.

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Great Bend senior Hopkins to play baseball at Central Methodist Univ.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that Patrick Mahomes will play in the AFC title game against the Bengals, and that the high ankle sprain the All-Pro quarterback sustained against the Jaguars last weekend is less severe than the one he played through during the 2019 season opener.

“He's going to play,” Reid told a group of local reporters. “That's his mindset.”

Mahomes was hurt in the first quarter of Saturday's win over Jacksonville when pass rusher Arden Key landed heavily on his right ankle. Mahomes finished the drive but was hobbling badly, and Reid and the training staff forced him to get an X-ray — it came back negative — and do some agility testing at halftime before&nbsp;allowing him back in the game.

In the meantime,&nbsp;backup Chad Henne led the Chiefs&nbsp;on a 12-play, 98-yard touchdown drive in the 27-20 victory.

Mahomes played well in the second half, but the Chiefs dramatically altered their offense to account for his reduced mobility.

Mahomes rarely went under center and threw almost exclusively from the pocket, rather than scrambling to buy time and make the many off-schedule throws that have made him so dynamic over the years.

He still threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, including the eventual clincher&nbsp;with about 7 minutes to play.

Mahomes said afterward that his ankle felt better than expected and he&nbsp;vowed to play in the AFC title game&nbsp;— the fifth consecutive one hosted by Kansas City and a rematch of last year's game won by Cincinnati in overtime.

“Pain is pain,” Mahomes said. “You're going to have to deal with it.”

Reid said it was too early to tell how much Mahomes will practice this week. The Chiefs typically spend Monday reviewing film and getting treatment, then the players get Tuesday off, before their first full practice on Wednesday.

“When we get to that Wednesday practice we'll see where we're at,” Reid said. “I've got to see how he feels.”

Asked whether Mahomes could play without practice, Reid replied: “Who the heck knows?”

“He's done some amazing things with limited time,” Reid added. “I think so. He's never had to do it."

Mahomes sustained a similar ankle injury in the 2019 opener against Jacksonville, and Reid said “I think this one isn't quite as bad as that one.”

In that case, Mahomes played the following week in Oakland, going 30 of 44 for 443 yards and four TD passes without an interception in a 28-10 win over the Raiders.

Regardless of whether Mahomes practices, Henne is likely to get more repetitions than usual. And while the quarterbacks have vastly different styles, Reid doesn't believe they will dramatically alter the Chiefs' game plan.

“We try to keep open communication with the quarterbacks as best we can,” he said. “We've had Chad here a while now. We know the plays he likes and doesn't like. We also know the plays that Pat likes and doesn't like. We try to blend it and make sure that we have plays that work for both of them.”

The Chiefs proved they can take pressure off the quarterback with the ground game on Saturday night, running for nearly 5 yards per carry against Jacksonville. Isiah Pacheco had 95 yards rushing, much of it coming on Henne's long scoring drive.

The Chiefs' wide receivers struggled against the Jaguars, forcing the Chiefs to lean heavily on Travis Kelce, who had 14 catches for 98 yards and two scores. Kadarius Toney was their top wide receiver with five grabs for 36 yards, but nobody else in the group had more than two receptions or 29 yards.

This is the time of the year Frank Clark makes good on his contract. The defensive end sometimes struggles during the regular season, but his sack against the Jaguars gave him 12 for his playoff career. That tied Hall of Famer Reggie White for fourth among all players since sacks became an official stat in 1982.

Meanwhile, defensive tackle Chris Jones is still searching for his first career postseason sack. He had 15 1/2 in the regular season, third most in the league, but had just one tackle and one quarterback hit against the Jaguars.

Mahomes will dominate the conversation all week. Otherwise, the Chiefs came out of the divisional round healthy.

14 — That's the number of playoff touchdown catches for Kelce, which trails only Rob Gronkowski (15) and Jerry Rice (22) for the most in NFL history. Kelce has had at least one in each of his past four postseason games.

The Chiefs have lost three straight to the Bengals, all since January 2022, including last year's AFC championship game. That was the only one of the three played at Arrowhead Stadium, though just like the rest, the Chiefs wound up losing by a field goal. In that game, Kansas City blew a 21-3 lead in the 27-24 overtime defeat.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that Patrick Mahomes will play in the AFC title game against the Bengals, and that the high ankle sprain the All-Pro quarterback sustained against the Jaguars last weekend is less severe than the one he played through during the 2019 season opener.“He's going to play,” Reid told a group of local reporters. “That's his mindset.”Mahomes was hurt in the first quarter of Saturday's win over Jacksonville when pass rusher Arden Key landed heavily on his right ankle. Mahomes finished the drive but was hobbling badly, and Reid and the training staff forced him to get an X-ray — it came back negative — and do some agility testing at halftime before&nbsp;allowing him back in the game.In the meantime,&nbsp;backup Chad Henne led the Chiefs&nbsp;on a 12-play, 98-yard touchdown drive in the 27-20 victory.Mahomes played well in the second half, but the Chiefs dramatically altered their offense to account for his reduced mobility.Mahomes rarely went under center and threw almost exclusively from the pocket, rather than scrambling to buy time and make the many off-schedule throws that have made him so dynamic over the years.He still threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, including the eventual clincher&nbsp;with about 7 minutes to play.Mahomes said afterward that his ankle felt better than expected and he&nbsp;vowed to play in the AFC title game&nbsp;— the fifth consecutive one hosted by Kansas City and a rematch of last year's game won by Cincinnati in overtime.“Pain is pain,” Mahomes said. “You're going to have to deal with it.”Reid said it was too early to tell how much Mahomes will practice this week. The Chiefs typically spend Monday reviewing film and getting treatment, then the players get Tuesday off, before their first full practice on Wednesday.“When we get to that Wednesday practice we'll see where we're at,” Reid said. “I've got to see how he feels.”Asked whether Mahomes could play without practice, Reid replied: “Who the heck knows?”“He's done some amazing things with limited time,” Reid added. “I think so. He's never had to do it."Mahomes sustained a similar ankle injury in the 2019 opener against Jacksonville, and Reid said “I think this one isn't quite as bad as that one.”In that case, Mahomes played the following week in Oakland, going 30 of 44 for 443 yards and four TD passes without an interception in a 28-10 win over the Raiders.Regardless of whether Mahomes practices, Henne is likely to get more repetitions than usual. And while the quarterbacks have vastly different styles, Reid doesn't believe they will dramatically alter the Chiefs' game plan.“We try to keep open communication with the quarterbacks as best we can,” he said. “We've had Chad here a while now. We know the plays he likes and doesn't like. We also know the plays that Pat likes and doesn't like. We try to blend it and make sure that we have plays that work for both of them.”WHAT’S WORKINGThe Chiefs proved they can take pressure off the quarterback with the ground game on Saturday night, running for nearly 5 yards per carry against Jacksonville. Isiah Pacheco had 95 yards rushing, much of it coming on Henne's long scoring drive.WHAT’S NOTThe Chiefs' wide receivers struggled against the Jaguars, forcing the Chiefs to lean heavily on Travis Kelce, who had 14 catches for 98 yards and two scores. Kadarius Toney was their top wide receiver with five grabs for 36 yards, but nobody else in the group had more than two receptions or 29 yards.STOCK UPThis is the time of the year Frank Clark makes good on his contract. The defensive end sometimes struggles during the regular season, but his sack against the Jaguars gave him 12 for his playoff career. That tied Hall of Famer Reggie White for fourth among all players since sacks became an official stat in 1982.STOCK DOWNMeanwhile, defensive tackle Chris Jones is still searching for his first career postseason sack. He had 15 1/2 in the regular season, third most in the league, but had just one tackle and one quarterback hit against the Jaguars.INJURIESMahomes will dominate the conversation all week. Otherwise, the Chiefs came out of the divisional round healthy.KEY NUMBER14 — That's the number of playoff touchdown catches for Kelce, which trails only Rob Gronkowski (15) and Jerry Rice (22) for the most in NFL history. Kelce has had at least one in each of his past four postseason games.NEXT STEPSThe Chiefs have lost three straight to the Bengals, all since January 2022, including last year's AFC championship game. That was the only one of the three played at Arrowhead Stadium, though just like the rest, the Chiefs wound up losing by a field goal. In that game, Kansas City blew a 21-3 lead in the 27-24 overtime defeat.

Chiefs' Reid: Mahomes 'going to play' vs Cincy for AFC title

TMP-Marian Release HAYS, Kan. - Grant Stephenson’s resume is an impressive variety of educational and coaching experiences. However, perhaps the most telling data on the document is found under the heading “AWARDS”, where only two sentences say, “God comes first in my life. All awards and recognition are gifts from God, and all of the glory should be given back to Him”.

With such a philosophy, it looks to be a great fit that Stephenson will continue to practice his ministries as Thomas More Prep-Marian’s new teacher and head football coach.

“Life changing education and coaching requires relationship and modeling,” said TMP-Marian principal Chad Meitner. “Grant Stephenson adds yet another great role model to our staff. We couldn’t be more excited to have him working with our students and families.”

Stephenson most recently spent 8 years teaching and coaching at Plainville Jr/Sr High School. There he became well known as a role model for youth and a successful builder of relationships in the classroom, weightroom, and on the football field. He guided the Plainville football program to a 57-32 record, including a 2A state championship runner-up finish in 2016.

“Plainville has been an absolute blessing, and I am so grateful for my time there. The students, community, and all my co-workers will be greatly missed,” Stephenson said. “I’m excited about the opportunity at TMP, and being able to teach and coach while incorporating my Catholic faith.”

Mr. Stephenson will begin coaching and teaching duties this summer in preparation for the 2023-24 school year.

Located in Hays, Kan., Thomas More Prep-Marian is a Catholic school serving grades 7-12. Students come from Hays, the surrounding region, and from countries around the world. The school was founded by the Capuchin Franciscans as Hays Catholic College in 1908 and ultimately became Thomas More Prep-Marian in 1981. The school continues to serve young people in the traditions of spiritual growth, academic excellence, and leadership formation.

<figure>
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 </figure>TMP-Marian Release HAYS, Kan. - Grant Stephenson’s resume is an impressive variety of educational and coaching experiences. However, perhaps the most telling data on the document is found under the heading “AWARDS”, where only two sentences say, “God comes first in my life. All awards and recognition are gifts from God, and all of the glory should be given back to Him”.With such a philosophy, it looks to be a great fit that Stephenson will continue to practice his ministries as Thomas More Prep-Marian’s new teacher and head football coach.“Life changing education and coaching requires relationship and modeling,” said TMP-Marian principal Chad Meitner. “Grant Stephenson adds yet another great role model to our staff. We couldn’t be more excited to have him working with our students and families.”Stephenson most recently spent 8 years teaching and coaching at Plainville Jr/Sr High School. There he became well known as a role model for youth and a successful builder of relationships in the classroom, weightroom, and on the football field. He guided the Plainville football program to a 57-32 record, including a 2A state championship runner-up finish in 2016.“Plainville has been an absolute blessing, and I am so grateful for my time there. The students, community, and all my co-workers will be greatly missed,” Stephenson said. “I’m excited about the opportunity at TMP, and being able to teach and coach while incorporating my Catholic faith.”Mr. Stephenson will begin coaching and teaching duties this summer in preparation for the 2023-24 school year.Located in Hays, Kan., Thomas More Prep-Marian is a Catholic school serving grades 7-12. Students come from Hays, the surrounding region, and from countries around the world. The school was founded by the Capuchin Franciscans as Hays Catholic College in 1908 and ultimately became Thomas More Prep-Marian in 1981. The school continues to serve young people in the traditions of spiritual growth, academic excellence, and leadership formation.

Stephenson to take over TMP-Marian football program

Hays High School joined the bowling world just last year. That youth was on display Monday at the Walnut Bowl as the Lady Panthers outshot the Indians 2,245-857. The Panther boys also got back on track with a 2,197-1,880 win.

The Hays girls had just three bowlers in action, and Great Bend had the top-six series on the day. Kaylin Wahlmeier's 655 would have been tough to beat in any event. She started with a 226, rolled a 199 in the middle game, and finished strong with a game-high 230.&nbsp;

Aliyah Fryberger topped out a 223 in the middle game for a 542 series. Sahara Rziha just missed a 200 with a 196 in her middle game for a 524 series. Zoey Mayberry finished with a 514, Emilee Nelson shot a 469, and Rionna Rodriguez finished at 378. Paige Heine rolled a 467 in junior varsity action.

The Panther boys had four of the top-five scores on the afternoon. Jalen Daniels opened with a 201 and finished with a high-game 211 for a high-series of 592. Dylan Ferguson got better throughout the day at 173, 186, and 199 to finish with a 558 series. Caleb McNett went the other way, opening with a 197 to finish with a 551 series.&nbsp;

Kolby Burnham also rolled a 197 to open en route to a 488 series for fifth. Kamron Stude opened with a 175 game and finished with a 456 series, and Jordan Manning started with a 167 to finish with a 430 series. Daegan Miller and Quinten Miller led the junior varsity at 491 and 465, respectively. Hays'&nbsp; Trenton Holdeman rolled a 502 for fourth place on the varsity side.

The Lady Panthers head to Wichita for the Great Plains Invitational on Friday, and the boys follow on Saturday.

<figure>
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 </figure>Hays High School joined the bowling world just last year. That youth was on display Monday at the Walnut Bowl as the Lady Panthers outshot the Indians 2,245-857. The Panther boys also got back on track with a 2,197-1,880 win.The Hays girls had just three bowlers in action, and Great Bend had the top-six series on the day. Kaylin Wahlmeier's 655 would have been tough to beat in any event. She started with a 226, rolled a 199 in the middle game, and finished strong with a game-high 230.&nbsp;Aliyah Fryberger topped out a 223 in the middle game for a 542 series. Sahara Rziha just missed a 200 with a 196 in her middle game for a 524 series. Zoey Mayberry finished with a 514, Emilee Nelson shot a 469, and Rionna Rodriguez finished at 378. Paige Heine rolled a 467 in junior varsity action.The Panther boys had four of the top-five scores on the afternoon. Jalen Daniels opened with a 201 and finished with a high-game 211 for a high-series of 592. Dylan Ferguson got better throughout the day at 173, 186, and 199 to finish with a 558 series. Caleb McNett went the other way, opening with a 197 to finish with a 551 series.&nbsp;Kolby Burnham also rolled a 197 to open en route to a 488 series for fifth. Kamron Stude opened with a 175 game and finished with a 456 series, and Jordan Manning started with a 167 to finish with a 430 series. Daegan Miller and Quinten Miller led the junior varsity at 491 and 465, respectively. Hays'&nbsp; Trenton Holdeman rolled a 502 for fourth place on the varsity side.The Lady Panthers head to Wichita for the Great Plains Invitational on Friday, and the boys follow on Saturday.

Panther bowlers sweep Hays in home finale

Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama is right behind the Boilermakers. Purdue returned to the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, moving up two spots after Houston’s loss to Temple. The Boilermakers received 39 first-place votes after a volatile week where just two teams kept the same spot from a week ago. Alabama climbed two spots to No. 2, its highest ranking since reaching No. 1 in 2002-03. Houston, Tennessee and Kansas State round out the top five.

Others receiving votes: Duke 102, Indiana 61, San Diego St. 57, Rutgers 31, Kent St. 24, North Carolina 12, Michigan St. 10, Arkansas 9, Illinois 9, Creighton 9, Missouri 8, Wisconsin 6, NC State 4, Kentucky 3, Boise St. 2, VCU 2, Wake Forest 1, Oral Roberts 1, Memphis 1.

Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama is right behind the Boilermakers. Purdue returned to the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, moving up two spots after Houston’s loss to Temple. The Boilermakers received 39 first-place votes after a volatile week where just two teams kept the same spot from a week ago. Alabama climbed two spots to No. 2, its highest ranking since reaching No. 1 in 2002-03. Houston, Tennessee and Kansas State round out the top five.	Record	Pts	Prv1. Purdue (39)	19-1	1527	32. Alabama (23)	17-2	1511	43. Houston	18-2	1333	14. Tennessee	16-3	1298	95. Kansas St	17-2	1254	136. Arizona	17-3	1195	117. Virginia	15-3	1160	108. UCLA	17-3	1155	59. Kansas	16-3	1117	210. Texas	16-3	980	711. TCU	15-4	875	1412. Iowa St.	14-4	817	1213. Xavier	16-4	807	814. Gonzaga	17-4	784	615. Auburn	16-3	699	1616. Marquette	16-5	600	2017. Baylor	14-5	497	2118. Coll of Charleston	21-1	445	1819. UConn	16-5	372	1520. Miami	15-4	328	1721. FAU	19-1	271	2422. Saint Mary's	18-4	254	-23. Providence	15-5	194	2224. Clemson	16-4	169	1925. New Mexico	18-2	156	-Others receiving votes: Duke 102, Indiana 61, San Diego St. 57, Rutgers 31, Kent St. 24, North Carolina 12, Michigan St. 10, Arkansas 9, Illinois 9, Creighton 9, Missouri 8, Wisconsin 6, NC State 4, Kentucky 3, Boise St. 2, VCU 2, Wake Forest 1, Oral Roberts 1, Memphis 1.

Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, K-State No. 5

Thursday January 19 Boys Otis-Bison 58 Victoria 29&nbsp; LaCrosse 59 Cimarron 49 Girls Ellinwood 50 Victoria 18 LaCrosse Girls 25 Otis-Bison 20 Friday January 20 Boys Ellinwood 49 Pratt 38 Hoisington 47 Ellsworth 39 Girls Cimarron 38 Pratt 36 Hoisington 25 Ellsworth 23 Monday January 23 @ Activities Center 2:30 Girls 3rd Place - Pratt Girls 43 Ellsworth 30 4:00 Boys 3rd Place - Pratt Boys 62 Ellsworth 52 5:30 Girls Championship - Cimarron Girls 33 Hoisington 21 7:00 Boys Championship - Ellinwood Boys 47 Hoisington 37

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 </figure>Thursday January 19 Boys Otis-Bison 58 Victoria 29&nbsp; LaCrosse 59 Cimarron 49 Girls Ellinwood 50 Victoria 18 LaCrosse Girls 25 Otis-Bison 20 Friday January 20 Boys Ellinwood 49 Pratt 38 Hoisington 47 Ellsworth 39 Girls Cimarron 38 Pratt 36 Hoisington 25 Ellsworth 23 Monday January 23 @ Activities Center 2:30 Girls 3rd Place - Pratt Girls 43 Ellsworth 30 4:00 Boys 3rd Place - Pratt Boys 62 Ellsworth 52 5:30 Girls Championship - Cimarron Girls 33 Hoisington 21 7:00 Boys Championship - Ellinwood Boys 47 Hoisington 37

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired veteran Michael A. Taylor from the Kansas City Royals on Monday night, adding depth and defense to their outfield in exchange for two relief pitching prospects.

The 31-year-old Taylor batted .254 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs in 414 at-bats last season for the Royals, his second year with the club after spending his first seven major league seasons with the Washington Nationals.

The Twins sent 23-year-old right-hander Steven Cruz and 25-year-old left-hander Evan Sisk to the Royals.

Taylor’s best offensive season came in 2017 with the Nationals, when he hit .271 with 19 homers, 53 RBIs and an .806 OPS in 118 games. His greatest value is in the grass, though. Taylor was a Gold Glove winner in his Royals debut in 2021 and gives the Twins a third outfielder on their roster who has won the award, joining Byron Buxton (2017) and newcomer Joey Gallo (2020 and 2021).

Taylor is a natural center fielder who will give the Twins a solid backup plan behind Buxton, whose injuries have kept him from playing more than 92 games in a season all but once in eight years in the major leagues.

Gallo can play all three outfield spots, with most of his 2022 experience in left field where Trevor Larnach will also be in the mix. Gallo won his Gold Glove awards as a right fielder. Max Kepler, another strong defender, has been the regular right fielder for the last seven seasons. With the recent departure via trade of AL batting champion Luis Arraez, Alex Kirilloff is in line to take the lead at first base with Gallo also likely in the mix.

The Twins have had an aggressive start to the new year, highlighted by the surprise re-signing of shortstop Carlos Correa after deals fell through for him with two other teams. They sent Arraez to Miami for starting pitcher Pablo López.

The middle initial “A” in Taylor's name stands for Anthony. The native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who was drafted by the Nationals in the sixth round in 2009, had the initial added to his name to distinguish him from another Michael Taylor who played outfield in the major leagues from 2011-14.

Cruz, a 6-foot-6 native of the Dominican Republic, went 1-4 with a 5.14 ERA, 35 walks and 72 strikeouts in 56 innings last season for Double-A Wichita. In 120 career minor league appearances, Cruz has 259 strikeouts in 192 1/3 innings.

Sisk, who was originally drafted by St. Louis in the 16th round in 2018 out of the College of Charleston, split last season between Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul. He went 5-1 with a 1.57 ERA, 29 walks and 76 strikeouts in 63 innings between the teams. Sisk was acquired by the Twins in a 2021 trade that sent starting pitcher J.A. Happ to the Cardinals.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired veteran Michael A. Taylor from the Kansas City Royals on Monday night, adding depth and defense to their outfield in exchange for two relief pitching prospects.The 31-year-old Taylor batted .254 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs in 414 at-bats last season for the Royals, his second year with the club after spending his first seven major league seasons with the Washington Nationals.The Twins sent 23-year-old right-hander Steven Cruz and 25-year-old left-hander Evan Sisk to the Royals.Taylor’s best offensive season came in 2017 with the Nationals, when he hit .271 with 19 homers, 53 RBIs and an .806 OPS in 118 games. His greatest value is in the grass, though. Taylor was a Gold Glove winner in his Royals debut in 2021 and gives the Twins a third outfielder on their roster who has won the award, joining Byron Buxton (2017) and newcomer Joey Gallo (2020 and 2021).Taylor is a natural center fielder who will give the Twins a solid backup plan behind Buxton, whose injuries have kept him from playing more than 92 games in a season all but once in eight years in the major leagues.Gallo can play all three outfield spots, with most of his 2022 experience in left field where Trevor Larnach will also be in the mix. Gallo won his Gold Glove awards as a right fielder. Max Kepler, another strong defender, has been the regular right fielder for the last seven seasons. With the recent departure via trade of AL batting champion Luis Arraez, Alex Kirilloff is in line to take the lead at first base with Gallo also likely in the mix.The Twins have had an aggressive start to the new year, highlighted by the surprise re-signing of shortstop Carlos Correa after deals fell through for him with two other teams. They sent Arraez to Miami for starting pitcher Pablo López.The middle initial “A” in Taylor's name stands for Anthony. The native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who was drafted by the Nationals in the sixth round in 2009, had the initial added to his name to distinguish him from another Michael Taylor who played outfield in the major leagues from 2011-14.Cruz, a 6-foot-6 native of the Dominican Republic, went 1-4 with a 5.14 ERA, 35 walks and 72 strikeouts in 56 innings last season for Double-A Wichita. In 120 career minor league appearances, Cruz has 259 strikeouts in 192 1/3 innings.Sisk, who was originally drafted by St. Louis in the 16th round in 2018 out of the College of Charleston, split last season between Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul. He went 5-1 with a 1.57 ERA, 29 walks and 76 strikeouts in 63 innings between the teams. Sisk was acquired by the Twins in a 2021 trade that sent starting pitcher J.A. Happ to the Cardinals.

Twins acquire veteran OF Michael A. Taylor from Royals

WACO, Texas (AP) — Langston Love came up huge for 17th-ranked Baylor after No. 9 Kansas took its only lead in a matchup of the last two national champions, both of whom have endured three-game losing streaks in Big 12 play.

The reigning champion Jayhawks are on their three-game skid, only the fourth in coach Bill Self's 20 seasons. Baylor's 75-69 win on Monday night gave the Bears a Big 12-best five game winning streak since losing their first three conference games.

“There is time to be reactive in a negative way if your team’s not doing well. This is not one of our times,” Self said. “We have gotten beat, and granted we got beat (by) a team that was projected to win the league tonight, that’s really good. And they went through the same crap we’re going through right now. ... Our league is that good. It's going to be a grind.”

Love made an impressive go-ahead turnaround jumper while being fouled, then made the free throw. The freshman guard, who missed all of last season after tearing his ACL in a preseason scrimmage, later capped the Bears' key run with a 3-pointer.

Jalen Wilson swished a 3 from the left wing with 15:24 left to give the Jayhawks (16-4, 5-3 Big 12) their only lead at 46-45. Love then started a 12-3 spurt with his three-point play.

“He's ready to step up whenever his name is called. ... We weren’t surprised when he went out there and did what he did," Bears senior Adam Flagler said of his fellow guard.

“That’s huge for us. It shows that when adversity hits, we’re able to fight through it," guard LJ Cryer said. “We’ve had games this season where adversity hits and we didn’t fight back.”

Cryer had 22 points for 2021 champion Baylor (15-5, 5-3), though 19 of his points and all five of his treys came before halftime. Flagler added 17 points, while Jalen Bridges and Love each had 11.

Freshman Gradey Dick had 24 points and Wilson 23 for the Jayhawks, who were coming off a 23-point home loss to TCU after a one-point overtime loss at now fifth-ranked Kansas State. Kevin McCullar Jr. had 14 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth double-double this season.

After an early layup by Wilson got Kansas within 11-7, Baylor had a 9-0 run that was punctuated by Josh Ojianwuna’s two-handed putback dunk. That was the last time in the half that the Bears had consecutive scores, though Cryer did make three 3s in an 83-second span — the first two after 3s by Dick and Wilson, and the third following two free throws by Dick.

The Bears missed 11 of their last 13 shots over the final 13 minutes, and finished 37.1% from the field (23 of 62) two days after a 62-60 win at Oklahoma when they shot a season-low 36.2%.

Kansas: The other times the Jayhawks lost three in a row under Self were in February 2005, February 2013 and January 2021. ... Dick got his second foul only 3:13 into the first half, and was limited to 11 minutes before the break.

Baylor: The Bears got off to a fast start with a steal by Bridges that led to a fast-break layup by Cryer before Flo Thamba had a three-point play. Bridges then had another steal, this one in the backcourt, though Cryer missed an open 3 that would have made it 8-0 only a minute into the game. ... The Bears are 25-8 against Top 25 teams over the past four seasons, the nation's best mark. Baylor is 12-1 against Top 10 teams the past three years.

Kansas goes to Rupp Arena to play Kentucky in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday.

Baylor is home for its SEC/Big 12 Challenge game against Arkansas on Saturday. That is a rematch of the 2021 Elite Eight game the Bears won 81-72 on way to winning their national championship.

WACO, Texas (AP) — Langston Love came up huge for 17th-ranked Baylor after No. 9 Kansas took its only lead in a matchup of the last two national champions, both of whom have endured three-game losing streaks in Big 12 play.The reigning champion Jayhawks are on their three-game skid, only the fourth in coach Bill Self's 20 seasons. Baylor's 75-69 win on Monday night gave the Bears a Big 12-best five game winning streak since losing their first three conference games.“There is time to be reactive in a negative way if your team’s not doing well. This is not one of our times,” Self said. “We have gotten beat, and granted we got beat (by) a team that was projected to win the league tonight, that’s really good. And they went through the same crap we’re going through right now. ... Our league is that good. It's going to be a grind.”Love made an impressive go-ahead turnaround jumper while being fouled, then made the free throw. The freshman guard, who missed all of last season after tearing his ACL in a preseason scrimmage, later capped the Bears' key run with a 3-pointer.Jalen Wilson swished a 3 from the left wing with 15:24 left to give the Jayhawks (16-4, 5-3 Big 12) their only lead at 46-45. Love then started a 12-3 spurt with his three-point play.“He's ready to step up whenever his name is called. ... We weren’t surprised when he went out there and did what he did," Bears senior Adam Flagler said of his fellow guard.“That’s huge for us. It shows that when adversity hits, we’re able to fight through it," guard LJ Cryer said. “We’ve had games this season where adversity hits and we didn’t fight back.”Cryer had 22 points for 2021 champion Baylor (15-5, 5-3), though 19 of his points and all five of his treys came before halftime. Flagler added 17 points, while Jalen Bridges and Love each had 11.Freshman Gradey Dick had 24 points and Wilson 23 for the Jayhawks, who were coming off a 23-point home loss to TCU after a one-point overtime loss at now fifth-ranked Kansas State. Kevin McCullar Jr. had 14 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth double-double this season.After an early layup by Wilson got Kansas within 11-7, Baylor had a 9-0 run that was punctuated by Josh Ojianwuna’s two-handed putback dunk. That was the last time in the half that the Bears had consecutive scores, though Cryer did make three 3s in an 83-second span — the first two after 3s by Dick and Wilson, and the third following two free throws by Dick.TOUGH SHOOTINGThe Bears missed 11 of their last 13 shots over the final 13 minutes, and finished 37.1% from the field (23 of 62) two days after a 62-60 win at Oklahoma when they shot a season-low 36.2%.BIG PICTUREKansas: The other times the Jayhawks lost three in a row under Self were in February 2005, February 2013 and January 2021. ... Dick got his second foul only 3:13 into the first half, and was limited to 11 minutes before the break.Baylor: The Bears got off to a fast start with a steal by Bridges that led to a fast-break layup by Cryer before Flo Thamba had a three-point play. Bridges then had another steal, this one in the backcourt, though Cryer missed an open 3 that would have made it 8-0 only a minute into the game. ... The Bears are 25-8 against Top 25 teams over the past four seasons, the nation's best mark. Baylor is 12-1 against Top 10 teams the past three years.UP NEXTKansas goes to Rupp Arena to play Kentucky in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday.Baylor is home for its SEC/Big 12 Challenge game against Arkansas on Saturday. That is a rematch of the 2021 Elite Eight game the Bears won 81-72 on way to winning their national championship.

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WACO, Texas (AP) —
LJ Cryer had 22 points with five 3-pointers and 17th-ranked Baylor
stretched its Big 12-best winning streak to five games with a 75-69
win over No. 9 Kansas. It was a matchup of the last two national
champions. The reigning champion Jayhawks lost their third straight
game. It’s only their fourth three-game losing streak in coach Bill
Self’s 20 seasons. Adam Flagler added 17 points for 2021 champion
Baylor, which is 15-5. Freshman guard Gradey Dick had 24 points for
the 16-4 Jayhawks while Jalen Wilson had 23. Kevin McCullar Jr. had
14 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth double-double this season.

UNDATED (AP) —
Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama is right behind the
Boilermakers. Purdue returned to the top spot in The Associated Press
men’s college basketball poll, moving up two spots after Houston’s
loss to Temple. The Boilermakers received 39 first-place votes after
a volatile week where just two teams kept the same spot from a week
ago. Alabama climbed two spots to No. 2, its highest ranking since
reaching No. 1 in 2002-03. Houston, Tennessee and Kansas State round
out the top five.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that Patrick Mahomes will
play in the AFC championship game against the Bengals. He also said
the high ankle sprain that the All-Pro quarterback sustained over the
weekend against the Jaguars is less severe than the one he played
through during the 2019 season opener. Mahomes was hurt in the first
quarter of Saturday’s win over Jacksonville when pass rusher Arden
Key landed heavily on his right ankle. Mahomes finished off the drive
but was hobbling badly, and Reid and the training staff forced him to
get an X-ray that came back negative. He had an MRI on Sunday that
revealed the extent of the injury.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —
The Minnesota Twins have acquired veteran outfielder Michael A.
Taylor from the Kansas City Royals for two relief pitching prospects.
Taylor should provide depth and defense to Minnesota's outfield. He
batted .254 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs in 414 at-bats last
season for the Royals. That was his second year with the club after
spending his first seven major league seasons with Washington. Taylor
was a Gold Glove winner in his Royals debut in 2021. He gives the
Twins a third outfielder on the roster who has won the award, joining
Byron Buxton and newcomer Joey Gallo.

LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe apologized after getting
into a heated courtside conversation with Memphis Grizzlies players
Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks and Morant’s father during Friday’s
game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Fox Sports personality
issued the apology Monday during the “Undisputed” show with Skip
Bayless. Sharpe exchanged words with Brooks throughout the first half
and then yelled at Morant on the final possession of the second
quarter. After the halftime buzzer sounded, Brooks yelled at Sharpe
and Sharpe motioned toward Brooks. Tee Morant, Ja Morant’s father,
also got involved in the conversation before security at Crypto.com
Arena separated everyone.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)
— Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has decided not to sell the
team. Moreno has announced he is taking his franchise off the market.
The 76-year-old owner announced his plan to explore a sale of the
team last August, and he met with interested buyers during the
winter. Moreno says he has unfinished business with the Angels, who
haven't won a playoff game since 2009. Moreno bought the franchise in
2003. The Angels currently have the majors' longest streaks with
seven straight losing seasons and eight straight non-playoff seasons.

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 </figure>WACO, Texas (AP) —
LJ Cryer had 22 points with five 3-pointers and 17th-ranked Baylor
stretched its Big 12-best winning streak to five games with a 75-69
win over No. 9 Kansas. It was a matchup of the last two national
champions. The reigning champion Jayhawks lost their third straight
game. It’s only their fourth three-game losing streak in coach Bill
Self’s 20 seasons. Adam Flagler added 17 points for 2021 champion
Baylor, which is 15-5. Freshman guard Gradey Dick had 24 points for
the 16-4 Jayhawks while Jalen Wilson had 23. Kevin McCullar Jr. had
14 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth double-double this season.UNDATED (AP) —
Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama is right behind the
Boilermakers. Purdue returned to the top spot in The Associated Press
men’s college basketball poll, moving up two spots after Houston’s
loss to Temple. The Boilermakers received 39 first-place votes after
a volatile week where just two teams kept the same spot from a week
ago. Alabama climbed two spots to No. 2, its highest ranking since
reaching No. 1 in 2002-03. Houston, Tennessee and Kansas State round
out the top five.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that Patrick Mahomes will
play in the AFC championship game against the Bengals. He also said
the high ankle sprain that the All-Pro quarterback sustained over the
weekend against the Jaguars is less severe than the one he played
through during the 2019 season opener. Mahomes was hurt in the first
quarter of Saturday’s win over Jacksonville when pass rusher Arden
Key landed heavily on his right ankle. Mahomes finished off the drive
but was hobbling badly, and Reid and the training staff forced him to
get an X-ray that came back negative. He had an MRI on Sunday that
revealed the extent of the injury.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —
The Minnesota Twins have acquired veteran outfielder Michael A.
Taylor from the Kansas City Royals for two relief pitching prospects.
Taylor should provide depth and defense to Minnesota's outfield. He
batted .254 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs in 414 at-bats last
season for the Royals. That was his second year with the club after
spending his first seven major league seasons with Washington. Taylor
was a Gold Glove winner in his Royals debut in 2021. He gives the
Twins a third outfielder on the roster who has won the award, joining
Byron Buxton and newcomer Joey Gallo.LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe apologized after getting
into a heated courtside conversation with Memphis Grizzlies players
Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks and Morant’s father during Friday’s
game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Fox Sports personality
issued the apology Monday during the “Undisputed” show with Skip
Bayless. Sharpe exchanged words with Brooks throughout the first half
and then yelled at Morant on the final possession of the second
quarter. After the halftime buzzer sounded, Brooks yelled at Sharpe
and Sharpe motioned toward Brooks. Tee Morant, Ja Morant’s father,
also got involved in the conversation before security at Crypto.com
Arena separated everyone.ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)
— Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has decided not to sell the
team. Moreno has announced he is taking his franchise off the market.
The 76-year-old owner announced his plan to explore a sale of the
team last August, and he met with interested buyers during the
winter. Moreno says he has unfinished business with the Angels, who
haven't won a playoff game since 2009. Moreno bought the franchise in
2003. The Angels currently have the majors' longest streaks with
seven straight losing seasons and eight straight non-playoff seasons.MONDAY SCORESTOP-25 COLLEGE
BASKETBALLFinal	(17)Baylor	75	(9)Kansas	69	Final	Nevada	97	(25)New
Mexico	94	NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Orlando	113	Boston	98	Final	Milwaukee	150	Detroit	130	Final	Chicago	111	Atlanta	100	Final	Houston	119	Minnesota	114	Final	Utah	120	Charlotte	102	Final	Portland	147	San
Antonio	127	Final	Sacramento	133	Memphis	100	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUEFinal	Toronto	5	N-Y
Islanders	2	Final	N-Y
Rangers	6	Florida	2	Final
OT	Buffalo	3	Dallas	2	Final
OT	Calgary	4	Columbus	3

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Central Kansas League Phillipsburg @ Hoisington Hutch-Trinity @ Smoky Valley Clay Center @ Hillsboro

Central Prairie League Ellinwood @ Minneapolis Dighton @ Otis-Bison St. John @ LaCrosse Victoria @ Ellis

Other Area Games Natoma @ Chase Plainville @ Ellsworth Hoxie @ Russell Wilson @ Osborne

Western Athletic Conference Goodland @ Garden CityCentral Kansas League Phillipsburg @ Hoisington Hutch-Trinity @ Smoky Valley Clay Center @ HillsboroCentral Prairie League Ellinwood @ Minneapolis Dighton @ Otis-Bison St. John @ LaCrosse Victoria @ EllisOther Area Games Natoma @ Chase Plainville @ Ellsworth Hoxie @ Russell Wilson @ Osborne

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- Great Bend Tribune Sports Editor Jim Misunas


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The experience is evident in the salt that peppers the beard of Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne.

The 37-year-old journeyman has hung around the league for nearly 15 years, his days as a starter in Miami and Jacksonville long distant memories. For the past five years, Henne has been little more than a backup quarterback for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, his job to hold clipboards and provide encouragement more so than to throw any passes.

It would've been easy to grow complacent over all that time. Yet the consummate professional has learned to be ready for anything, and anything happened in the first half of Saturday night's playoff game against the Jaguars.

Pressed into service when Mahomes hurt his right ankle, Henne responded by leading the Chiefs on a 98-yard touchdown drive, which not only kept Jacksonville from seizing control but eventually provided the winning margin in a 27-20 victory that advanced Kansas City to its fifth consecutive AFC championship game.

“Definitely, nerves are high,” Henne said afterward, “but once you get in the game and get going, it's just like, repetition. It's not like I've never done it before. I played in enough games. When the opportunity is called upon, I'm ready.”

Mahomes returned after halftime and finished things out, and he intends to start next week's AFC title game. But Henne proved once more the importance of a capable backup quarterback, an often-thankless job typically filled by failed starters, players long past their prime or young prospects not yet ready to take over a team.

Henne fits that mold, and there he was, watching from the sideline amid sleet and snow Saturday night as Mahomes was dragged to the turf by Jaguars pass rusher Arden Key, whose full body weight landed on the MVP candidate's ankle.

Mahomes slowly stood up, barely able to put pressure on it, as a nervous hush descended over Arrowhead Stadium. He gutted out three more plays to finish the first quarter, then two more to set up a field goal, before Chiefs coach Andy Reid cornered him on the sideline and gave his star an ultimatum.

“I thought I could play through it,” Mahomes said, “and he said, ‘I’m not putting you back in so you might as well go get the X-ray, and then if it's negative or whatever, I'll put you back in.”

So, throwing his winter coat to the ground in frustration, Mahomes headed up the tunnel to the Kansas City locker room.

Henne traded his baseball cap for a football helmet and headed onto the field.

The Jaguars didn't do him any favors, backing the Chiefs up to their own 2 with a punt. But the confidence that Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy had in him was evident by their first play call: a pass play from his own end zone.

Henne completed it to Travis Kelce, one of 14 on his night. Then he hit Kadarius Toney later in the drive, and found Kelce twice more, on one of them getting crushed late by Key and drawing a personal foul penalty.

On the 12th and final play of the drive, Henne hit the All-Pro tight end one last time for the touchdown.

“To come in a hostile game, backed up to your 2, go 98 yards,” Kelce said, “that just shows the type of competitor he is.”

It wasn't the first time Henne has saved a season. In another divisional game two years ago, when Mahomes was forced into the concussion protocol, he guided the Chiefs through the final two quarters to a 22-17 win over the Browns.

“It's not a one-man show,” Henne said. “There's a lot of great guys on our offense that really stepped up and helped me.”

Kelce topped the list. But Isiah Pacheco, a seventh-round draft pick, had the bulk of his 95 yards rushing on Henne's drive, and his offensive line largely kept one of the league's best defenses from laying a finger on him.

Perhaps they were inspired by Henne. Or put at easy by the fact that he was cracking jokes in the huddle.

“I don't know if it was the jokes," he said. "It was looking the guys in the eye, exemplifying some of the words in the offense that we do, and just really getting their attention and knowing that you believe in them as well as them believing in me.”

Henne was ready to play the rest of the way. But after X-rays on Mahomes came back negative, and he had proved to Reid that he was mobile enough to protect himself, he successfully negotiated his way back into the game.

With Henne again watching from the sideline, the All-Pro quarterback led the Chiefs the rest of the way to victory.

Mahomes was due to get an MRI exam Sunday, but he vowed to be ready for next week's AFC championship game against the winner of the Bengals-Bills game. You can bet one thing, though: Henne will be ready, too.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The experience is evident in the salt that peppers the beard of Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne.The 37-year-old journeyman has hung around the league for nearly 15 years, his days as a starter in Miami and Jacksonville long distant memories. For the past five years, Henne has been little more than a backup quarterback for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, his job to hold clipboards and provide encouragement more so than to throw any passes.It would've been easy to grow complacent over all that time. Yet the consummate professional has learned to be ready for anything, and anything happened in the first half of Saturday night's playoff game against the Jaguars.Pressed into service when Mahomes hurt his right ankle, Henne responded by leading the Chiefs on a 98-yard touchdown drive, which not only kept Jacksonville from seizing control but eventually provided the winning margin in a 27-20 victory that advanced Kansas City to its fifth consecutive AFC championship game.“Definitely, nerves are high,” Henne said afterward, “but once you get in the game and get going, it's just like, repetition. It's not like I've never done it before. I played in enough games. When the opportunity is called upon, I'm ready.”Mahomes returned after halftime and finished things out, and he intends to start next week's AFC title game. But Henne proved once more the importance of a capable backup quarterback, an often-thankless job typically filled by failed starters, players long past their prime or young prospects not yet ready to take over a team.Henne fits that mold, and there he was, watching from the sideline amid sleet and snow Saturday night as Mahomes was dragged to the turf by Jaguars pass rusher Arden Key, whose full body weight landed on the MVP candidate's ankle.Mahomes slowly stood up, barely able to put pressure on it, as a nervous hush descended over Arrowhead Stadium. He gutted out three more plays to finish the first quarter, then two more to set up a field goal, before Chiefs coach Andy Reid cornered him on the sideline and gave his star an ultimatum.“I thought I could play through it,” Mahomes said, “and he said, ‘I’m not putting you back in so you might as well go get the X-ray, and then if it's negative or whatever, I'll put you back in.”So, throwing his winter coat to the ground in frustration, Mahomes headed up the tunnel to the Kansas City locker room.Henne traded his baseball cap for a football helmet and headed onto the field.The Jaguars didn't do him any favors, backing the Chiefs up to their own 2 with a punt. But the confidence that Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy had in him was evident by their first play call: a pass play from his own end zone.Henne completed it to Travis Kelce, one of 14 on his night. Then he hit Kadarius Toney later in the drive, and found Kelce twice more, on one of them getting crushed late by Key and drawing a personal foul penalty.On the 12th and final play of the drive, Henne hit the All-Pro tight end one last time for the touchdown.“To come in a hostile game, backed up to your 2, go 98 yards,” Kelce said, “that just shows the type of competitor he is.”It wasn't the first time Henne has saved a season. In another divisional game two years ago, when Mahomes was forced into the concussion protocol, he guided the Chiefs through the final two quarters to a 22-17 win over the Browns.“It's not a one-man show,” Henne said. “There's a lot of great guys on our offense that really stepped up and helped me.”Kelce topped the list. But Isiah Pacheco, a seventh-round draft pick, had the bulk of his 95 yards rushing on Henne's drive, and his offensive line largely kept one of the league's best defenses from laying a finger on him.Perhaps they were inspired by Henne. Or put at easy by the fact that he was cracking jokes in the huddle.“I don't know if it was the jokes," he said. "It was looking the guys in the eye, exemplifying some of the words in the offense that we do, and just really getting their attention and knowing that you believe in them as well as them believing in me.”Henne was ready to play the rest of the way. But after X-rays on Mahomes came back negative, and he had proved to Reid that he was mobile enough to protect himself, he successfully negotiated his way back into the game.With Henne again watching from the sideline, the All-Pro quarterback led the Chiefs the rest of the way to victory.Mahomes was due to get an MRI exam Sunday, but he vowed to be ready for next week's AFC championship game against the winner of the Bengals-Bills game. You can bet one thing, though: Henne will be ready, too.

Chiefs' Henne delivers with Mahomes hobbled in playoff win

By TODD MOORE Barton Sports Info

A pair of freshmen made historical impacts Saturday as the Barton Community College men's track and field team competed in the Washburn Rust Buster in Topeka, Kansas.

In the one-day event, Barton had eighteen performances within the top ten placings with seven personal bests while adding nine more entries to the national indoor championship qualifier list.

Headlining the achievements were a pair of freshmen, making their mark within the top ten all-time list of program history.

Clocking a program 7th in last week's 5000m collegiate debut, Theo Leveque was back attacking the record book Saturday clocking a program 10th best 8:38.62 to punch his first national qualifying ticket.

Barton was again solid in the throwing events especially in the shot put as the trio of national qualifiers led the field in a 1-2-3 placing. In what will be a battle between the three all season, Saturday it was freshman Christopher Young on top with a meet record 17.48m (57-04.25) to mark a 7th best program throw. Brandon Lloyd, who punched the program's 5th best mark last week to lead this season's top mark, settled for runner-up at 17.36m (56-11.50) while Christopher Crawford took third at 16.39m (53-09.25).

In addition to Leveque's fifteen trips around the oval, the Cougars also had a successful day on the shorter events with a seven performances within the top five placings.

Getting the running events started was the 3-4-5 60m hurdle finish by a trio of Cougar new qualifiers led by Devory Pinnock's 8.17 clocking ahead of personal best times of Daqwon Wilson's 8.19 and Jalen McGee's 8.25.

In the non-hurdle version of the 60m, Aaron Charles grabbed third place of 96-entrant field with a qualifying 6.78 dash.

Later in the day of the 89-entrant 200m field, Charles led another strong Barton showing by edging out teammate Elijah Mosley by .005 seconds for third place as Charles clocked a 21.552 while Mosley had an official 21.557.

Capping the long day the 4x400m relay team made its debut with a runner-up placing as the tandem of Charles, Mosley, McGee, and Almond Small clocked a nation's current fourth best 3:15.63 time.

Barton's next meet is rapidly approaching as the Cougars head south to Lubbock, Texas, participating in the three-day Texas Tech Open and Multis held January 26-28.

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoA pair of freshmen made historical impacts Saturday as the Barton Community College men's track and field team competed in the Washburn Rust Buster in Topeka, Kansas.In the one-day event, Barton had eighteen performances within the top ten placings with seven personal bests while adding nine more entries to the national indoor championship qualifier list.Headlining the achievements were a pair of freshmen, making their mark within the top ten all-time list of program history.Clocking a program 7th in last week's 5000m collegiate debut, Theo Leveque was back attacking the record book Saturday clocking a program 10th best 8:38.62 to punch his first national qualifying ticket.Barton was again solid in the throwing events especially in the shot put as the trio of national qualifiers led the field in a 1-2-3 placing. In what will be a battle between the three all season, Saturday it was freshman Christopher Young on top with a meet record 17.48m (57-04.25) to mark a 7th best program throw. Brandon Lloyd, who punched the program's 5th best mark last week to lead this season's top mark, settled for runner-up at 17.36m (56-11.50) while Christopher Crawford took third at 16.39m (53-09.25).In addition to Leveque's fifteen trips around the oval, the Cougars also had a successful day on the shorter events with a seven performances within the top five placings.Getting the running events started was the 3-4-5 60m hurdle finish by a trio of Cougar new qualifiers led by Devory Pinnock's 8.17 clocking ahead of personal best times of Daqwon Wilson's 8.19 and Jalen McGee's 8.25.In the non-hurdle version of the 60m, Aaron Charles grabbed third place of 96-entrant field with a qualifying 6.78 dash.Later in the day of the 89-entrant 200m field, Charles led another strong Barton showing by edging out teammate Elijah Mosley by .005 seconds for third place as Charles clocked a 21.552 while Mosley had an official 21.557.Capping the long day the 4x400m relay team made its debut with a runner-up placing as the tandem of Charles, Mosley, McGee, and Almond Small clocked a nation's current fourth best 3:15.63 time.Barton's next meet is rapidly approaching as the Cougars head south to Lubbock, Texas, participating in the three-day Texas Tech Open and Multis held January 26-28.

Cougar Men add nine additional national qualifying performances at Washburn

DALLAS (AP) — Jaykwon Walton scored 18 points, Craig Porter Jr. made three free throws to give Wichita State the lead with 35 seconds left and the Shockers rallied to beat SMU 71-69 on Sunday.

Walton made 5 of 9 shots and 8 of 12 free throws for the Shockers (10-9, 3-4 American Athletic Conference). James Rojas finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Porter hit 3 of 5 shots and all five of his free throws, scoring 11. He also blocked four shots.

Zach Nutall led the Mustangs (7-13, 2-5) with 17 points and three steals. Efe Odigie added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Zhruic Phelps finished with 13 points, five assists and two steals.

Walton scored 16 points in the second half to help the Shockers rally from a 29-25 halftime deficit.

Wichita State takes on Tulane at home on Wednesday, and SMU visits Memphis on Thursday.

DALLAS (AP) — Jaykwon Walton scored 18 points, Craig Porter Jr. made three free throws to give Wichita State the lead with 35 seconds left and the Shockers rallied to beat SMU 71-69 on Sunday.Walton made 5 of 9 shots and 8 of 12 free throws for the Shockers (10-9, 3-4 American Athletic Conference). James Rojas finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Porter hit 3 of 5 shots and all five of his free throws, scoring 11. He also blocked four shots.Zach Nutall led the Mustangs (7-13, 2-5) with 17 points and three steals. Efe Odigie added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Zhruic Phelps finished with 13 points, five assists and two steals.Walton scored 16 points in the second half to help the Shockers rally from a 29-25 halftime deficit.NEXT UPWichita State takes on Tulane at home on Wednesday, and SMU visits Memphis on Thursday.

Walton, Porter rally Wichita State to 71-69 victory over SMU

Two meets into the season, members of the Barton Community College women's track and field team continued their impact on the storied program record book as the Cougars gained four additional national qualifiers competing Saturday at the Washburn Rust Buster in Topeka, Kansas.

Overall the Cougars had seventeen Top-10 placers at the packed one-day event, setting eight new personal bests.

For the second straight week, Kelsie Murrell-Ross bettered her personal shot put best in replacing her mark as the 4th furthest in program history with an event winning 15.76m (51-08.50) on the second throw of the day.

Earlier in the day, the weight throw meet record was taken down as fellow sophomore Efe Latham unleashed a 16.57m (54-04.50) on her third turn and release for a program 8th furthest mark to win the event by nearly three feet.

In addition to the pair of titles within their thirteen top-five placings, the Cougars had a trio of runner-ups.

One of those came in the triple jump as Barton finished 2nd and 3rd, Brittania Ingram marking a 11.67m (38-03.50) with Kay-Lagay Clarke's first time in the event produced a 11.57m (37-11.50) giving both tickets to the national indoor championships.

Clarke also punched her ticket in the 60m hurdles with a personal best 8.93 with Danae Nembhard's personal best of 8.63 finished runner-up of the 36-competitor field.

Having run the indoor 200m just once her freshman season, Naiya Morgan made her sophomore season debut in the event with an impressive 24.72 nation's fourth fastest time to finish second on Saturday.

The Cougars head south for its next meet in traveling to Lubbock, Texas, participating in the three-day Texas Tech Open and Multis held January 26-28.

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoTwo meets into the season, members of the Barton Community College women's track and field team continued their impact on the storied program record book as the Cougars gained four additional national qualifiers competing Saturday at the Washburn Rust Buster in Topeka, Kansas.Overall the Cougars had seventeen Top-10 placers at the packed one-day event, setting eight new personal bests.For the second straight week, Kelsie Murrell-Ross bettered her personal shot put best in replacing her mark as the 4th furthest in program history with an event winning 15.76m (51-08.50) on the second throw of the day.Earlier in the day, the weight throw meet record was taken down as fellow sophomore Efe Latham unleashed a 16.57m (54-04.50) on her third turn and release for a program 8th furthest mark to win the event by nearly three feet.In addition to the pair of titles within their thirteen top-five placings, the Cougars had a trio of runner-ups.One of those came in the triple jump as Barton finished 2nd and 3rd, Brittania Ingram marking a 11.67m (38-03.50) with Kay-Lagay Clarke's first time in the event produced a 11.57m (37-11.50) giving both tickets to the national indoor championships.Clarke also punched her ticket in the 60m hurdles with a personal best 8.93 with Danae Nembhard's personal best of 8.63 finished runner-up of the 36-competitor field.Having run the indoor 200m just once her freshman season, Naiya Morgan made her sophomore season debut in the event with an impressive 24.72 nation's fourth fastest time to finish second on Saturday.The Cougars head south for its next meet in traveling to Lubbock, Texas, participating in the three-day Texas Tech Open and Multis held January 26-28.

Barton women's track and field adds four additional national qualifiers at Washburn Rust Buster

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Patrick Mahomes sustained a right high ankle sprain in the
Kansas City Chiefs’ divisional playoff win over the Jaguars, a
person familiar with the nature of the injury told The Associated
Press on Sunday. But the All-Pro quarterback is expected to play in
next weekend’s AFC championship game. Mahomes was hurt late in the
first quarter Saturday when a Jacksonville defender landed on him.
X-rays taken during the game came back negative, and Mahomes returned
after halftime to lead Kansas City to the 27-20 victory. He had an
MRI on Sunday that showed no structural damage.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Chad Henne has spent most of the season holding clipboards
behind Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. But when the All-Pro quarterback
hurt his right ankle in Saturday night's playoff game against
Jacksonville, the 37-year-old journeyman entered the game and
proceeded to lead Kansas City on a 98-yard touchdown drive. Mahomes
eventually returned to finish off a 27-20 victory that ushered the
Chiefs to their fifth consecutive AFC championship game. But the
performance by his backup amid the intense pressure of the postseason
may have been what kept Kansas City's season alive.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.
(AP) — Christian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead touchdown on a
2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco’s defense did
the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game
with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. San Francisco advanced
to play the Eagles in the NFC title game next Sunday in Philadelphia
after losing in that round to the Rams a year ago. The Cowboys lost
for the record seventh straight time in the divisional round and have
failed to make it to the NFC title game since winning their fifth
Super Bowl title following the 1995 season.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
(AP) — Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, the Bengals swarmed
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field and
Cincinnati advanced to its second straight AFC championship game with
a 27-10 win. Damar Hamlin’s inspirational presence while watching
the game from an end-zone suite was not enough to spark the Bills in
a rematch of a regular-season game that was canceled Jan. 2 when the
Bills safety went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on
the field in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to consecutive AFC
championship games for the first time in franchise history and will
again travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs.

DALLAS (AP) —
Jaykwon Walton scored 18 points, Craig Porter Jr. made three free
throws to give Wichita State the lead with 35 seconds left and the
Shockers rallied to beat SMU 71-69. Walton made 5 of 9 shots and 8 of
12 free throws for the Shockers (10-9, 3-4 American Athletic
Conference). James Rojas finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Porter hit 3 of 5 shots and all five of his free throws, scoring 11.
He also blocked four shots. Zach Nutall led the Mustangs (7-13, 2-5)
with 17 points and three steals. Efe Odigie added 16 points and 11
rebounds.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Patrick Mahomes sustained a right high ankle sprain in the
Kansas City Chiefs’ divisional playoff win over the Jaguars, a
person familiar with the nature of the injury told The Associated
Press on Sunday. But the All-Pro quarterback is expected to play in
next weekend’s AFC championship game. Mahomes was hurt late in the
first quarter Saturday when a Jacksonville defender landed on him.
X-rays taken during the game came back negative, and Mahomes returned
after halftime to lead Kansas City to the 27-20 victory. He had an
MRI on Sunday that showed no structural damage.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Chad Henne has spent most of the season holding clipboards
behind Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. But when the All-Pro quarterback
hurt his right ankle in Saturday night's playoff game against
Jacksonville, the 37-year-old journeyman entered the game and
proceeded to lead Kansas City on a 98-yard touchdown drive. Mahomes
eventually returned to finish off a 27-20 victory that ushered the
Chiefs to their fifth consecutive AFC championship game. But the
performance by his backup amid the intense pressure of the postseason
may have been what kept Kansas City's season alive.SANTA CLARA, Calif.
(AP) — Christian McCaffrey scored the go-ahead touchdown on a
2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco’s defense did
the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game
with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. San Francisco advanced
to play the Eagles in the NFC title game next Sunday in Philadelphia
after losing in that round to the Rams a year ago. The Cowboys lost
for the record seventh straight time in the divisional round and have
failed to make it to the NFC title game since winning their fifth
Super Bowl title following the 1995 season.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
(AP) — Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, the Bengals swarmed
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field and
Cincinnati advanced to its second straight AFC championship game with
a 27-10 win. Damar Hamlin’s inspirational presence while watching
the game from an end-zone suite was not enough to spark the Bills in
a rematch of a regular-season game that was canceled Jan. 2 when the
Bills safety went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on
the field in Cincinnati. The Bengals advanced to consecutive AFC
championship games for the first time in franchise history and will
again travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs.DALLAS (AP) —
Jaykwon Walton scored 18 points, Craig Porter Jr. made three free
throws to give Wichita State the lead with 35 seconds left and the
Shockers rallied to beat SMU 71-69. Walton made 5 of 9 shots and 8 of
12 free throws for the Shockers (10-9, 3-4 American Athletic
Conference). James Rojas finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Porter hit 3 of 5 shots and all five of his free throws, scoring 11.
He also blocked four shots. Zach Nutall led the Mustangs (7-13, 2-5)
with 17 points and three steals. Efe Odigie added 16 points and 11
rebounds.SUNDAY SCORESNATIONAL FOOTBALL
LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	Cincinnati	27	Buffalo	10	Final	San
Francisco	19	Dallas	12	TOP-25 COLLEGE
BASKETBALLFinal	Temple	56	(1)Houston	55	Final	(3)Purdue	58	Maryland	55	Final	(15)UConn	86	Butler	56	NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	L.A.
Clippers	112	Dallas	98	Final	Miami	100	New
Orleans	96	Final	Toronto	125	New
York	116	Final	Oklahoma
City	101	Denver	99	Final	Phoenix	112	Memphis	110	Final	Brooklyn	120	Golden
State	116	Final	L.A.
Lakers	121	Portland	112	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUEFinal OT	New
Jersey	2	Pittsburgh	1	Final	Los
Angeles	2	Chicago	1	Final	Winnipeg	5	Philadelphia	3	Final	Boston	4	San
Jose	0	Final	Arizona	4	Vegas	1

Monday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

Three teams dominated the field Friday and Saturday at the Bob Kuhn Prairie Classic in Hays. Manhattan and Junction City, ranked No. 9 and 10, respectively, in Class 6A, took the top-two spots with 202.5 and 181.5 points. Great Bend placed third with 176.5 points. Hays finished a distant fourth with 109 points, edging out Salina Central and Pratt by just a point.

Jace Schartz remains unranked at his new 144-pound weight, but the sophomore still won the title Saturday. Schartz was 2-0 with a pin and decision before beating second-ranked Jarret Mader of Ellis (3-2-1A) 7-4 in the semifinals. Schartz edged Junction City 7-6 in the title match.

Junior Cooper Liles took over for Schartz at No. 3 in the Class 5A ranks at 150 pounds. He made short work of his first two opponents with two pins to meet Pratt's Taye Wilson in the finals. Wilson, who was ranked No. 6 at 138 pounds (4A), defeated Liles 5-4 for the championship.

Sixth-ranked Triston Tomlinson made it to the finals at 106 pounds. After pinning his first two opponents, he ran into second-ranked Caeleb Hutchinson of Manhattan in the finals. The freshman Hutchinson was able to get the pin for the crown.

Matthew Johnson also made it to the finals at 175 pounds. After a bye, he pinned his first two opponents to reach the championship match against third-ranked Adrian Turner of Kapaun. Turner was able to hang on 1-0 for the title.

Keyven Schroeder also fell victim to a Kapaun wrestler in the finals at 215 pounds. He had a pin and a tech fall to advance to the semifinals against fifth-ranked Jaxon Vikander of Manhattan. Schroeder won that match 7-5, but was pinned by Kapaun's fourth-ranked Omari Elias in the championship.

Trenton Kern had a tough draw at 190 pounds but still managed a fourth-place finish. He pinned his first opponent before getting pinned by second-ranked and eventual champion Nathan Fury of Kapaun. Kern pinned his next opponent and won an injury default to advance to the consolation finals. There he lost an 8-0 decision to Larned's Luke Fischer, who has just three losses on the season.

Junior Kaiden Hoffman wrestled to a fifth-place finish at 126 pounds. After losing an 8-6 decision on the front side, Hoffman pinned his next two opponents on the back side of the bracket. After a loss to the eventual fourth-place finisher, Hoffman pinned his Hays opponent to secure fifth.

Sixth-ranked Skyler McMullen had to settle for third place at 138 pounds. He pinned his first opponent, then won a 9-6 decision to reach the semifinals. There he was defeated 7-4 by the runner-up from Ulysses. McMullen pinned both opponents on the backside to take home the bronze.

Brody Schnoebelen finished a 1-2 at 285 pounds. Freshman Hayden Kelly dropped both of his matches at 132 pounds.

The rest of the Panther squad headed west to Cimarron. Michael Montoya pinned all five opponents at 165 pounds to capture first place. Nathan Campbell finished seventh in the bracket.

Ambrose Kramer finished second at 113 pounds, followed by Aaron Ramirez in third. Luis Gonzalez finished second at 126 pounds, and Camden Melton followed with a second-place finish at 132 pounds. 

Trevin Maciel placed third at 157 pounds, and Kenton Grauerholz placed fourth in the same bracket. Zaiden Burkes finished fourth at 120 pounds. Cruz Folk-Robinson placed sixth at 150 pounds, and Ryder Morris finished sixth at 215 pounds. Jordan Angel went 0-2 for third place at 285 pounds. 

<figure>
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 </figure>Three teams dominated the field Friday and Saturday at the Bob Kuhn Prairie Classic in Hays. Manhattan and Junction City, ranked No. 9 and 10, respectively, in Class 6A, took the top-two spots with 202.5 and 181.5 points. Great Bend placed third with 176.5 points. Hays finished a distant fourth with 109 points, edging out Salina Central and Pratt by just a point.Jace Schartz remains unranked at his new 144-pound weight, but the sophomore still won the title Saturday. Schartz was 2-0 with a pin and decision before beating second-ranked Jarret Mader of Ellis (3-2-1A) 7-4 in the semifinals. Schartz edged Junction City 7-6 in the title match.Junior Cooper Liles took over for Schartz at No. 3 in the Class 5A ranks at 150 pounds. He made short work of his first two opponents with two pins to meet Pratt's Taye Wilson in the finals. Wilson, who was ranked No. 6 at 138 pounds (4A), defeated Liles 5-4 for the championship.Sixth-ranked Triston Tomlinson made it to the finals at 106 pounds. After pinning his first two opponents, he ran into second-ranked Caeleb Hutchinson of Manhattan in the finals. The freshman Hutchinson was able to get the pin for the crown.Matthew Johnson also made it to the finals at 175 pounds. After a bye, he pinned his first two opponents to reach the championship match against third-ranked Adrian Turner of Kapaun. Turner was able to hang on 1-0 for the title.Keyven Schroeder also fell victim to a Kapaun wrestler in the finals at 215 pounds. He had a pin and a tech fall to advance to the semifinals against fifth-ranked Jaxon Vikander of Manhattan. Schroeder won that match 7-5, but was pinned by Kapaun's fourth-ranked Omari Elias in the championship.Trenton Kern had a tough draw at 190 pounds but still managed a fourth-place finish. He pinned his first opponent before getting pinned by second-ranked and eventual champion Nathan Fury of Kapaun. Kern pinned his next opponent and won an injury default to advance to the consolation finals. There he lost an 8-0 decision to Larned's Luke Fischer, who has just three losses on the season.Junior Kaiden Hoffman wrestled to a fifth-place finish at 126 pounds. After losing an 8-6 decision on the front side, Hoffman pinned his next two opponents on the back side of the bracket. After a loss to the eventual fourth-place finisher, Hoffman pinned his Hays opponent to secure fifth.Sixth-ranked Skyler McMullen had to settle for third place at 138 pounds. He pinned his first opponent, then won a 9-6 decision to reach the semifinals. There he was defeated 7-4 by the runner-up from Ulysses. McMullen pinned both opponents on the backside to take home the bronze.Brody Schnoebelen finished a 1-2 at 285 pounds. Freshman Hayden Kelly dropped both of his matches at 132 pounds.The rest of the Panther squad headed west to Cimarron. Michael Montoya pinned all five opponents at 165 pounds to capture first place. Nathan Campbell finished seventh in the bracket.Ambrose Kramer finished second at 113 pounds, followed by Aaron Ramirez in third. Luis Gonzalez finished second at 126 pounds, and Camden Melton followed with a second-place finish at 132 pounds. Trevin Maciel placed third at 157 pounds, and Kenton Grauerholz placed fourth in the same bracket. Zaiden Burkes finished fourth at 120 pounds. Cruz Folk-Robinson placed sixth at 150 pounds, and Ryder Morris finished sixth at 215 pounds. Jordan Angel went 0-2 for third place at 285 pounds.

Panther wrestlers finish third at Bob Kuhn Classic in Hays

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes sustained a right high ankle sprain in the Kansas City Chiefs' divisional playoff win over the Jaguars, a person familiar with the nature of the injury told The Associated Press on Sunday, but the All-Pro quarterback expects to play in next weekend's AFC championship game.

Mahomes was hurt late in the first quarter Saturday when a Jacksonville defender landed on him. X-rays taken during the game came back negative, and Mahomes returned after halftime to lead Kansas City to the 27-20 victory.

Mahomes underwent an MRI on Sunday and it showed no structural damage, a person familiar with the results told the AP, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team did not disclose the test results.

“I don't want to jump to things right now, but let's just see how it goes here the next couple days,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Saturday night. "It's going to be sore, I know, but let's see where he's at. He's had this before and he was able to keep pushing through, actually against Jacksonville whenever — a couple of years ago, same type of deal.

“The main thing is that he's safe," Reid said, “or as safe as you can be on a football field. That's the important thing.”

The Chiefs will play the winner of Sunday's game between Cincinnati and Buffalo. If it's the Bengals, their rematch of last year's AFC title game would be played at Arrowhead Stadium. If it's the Bills, the game would occur in Atlanta.

Mahomes said after the game Saturday night that his ankle “feels better than I thought it would feel now.”

“Obviously, I have a lot of adrenaline going right now. We'll see how it feels but I'll hop right into treatment tonight and try to do whatever I can to be as close to 100% by next week,” he said. “Luckily for us we played the early game on Saturday, so we get an extra almost half a day that I can let that ankle rest.”

Still, high ankle sprains can be potentially serious injuries. Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire sustained one in late November and landed on injured reserve, and only last week did he return to practice.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes sustained a right high ankle sprain in the Kansas City Chiefs' divisional playoff win over the Jaguars, a person familiar with the nature of the injury told The Associated Press on Sunday, but the All-Pro quarterback expects to play in next weekend's AFC championship game.Mahomes was hurt late in the first quarter Saturday when a Jacksonville defender landed on him. X-rays taken during the game came back negative, and Mahomes returned after halftime to lead Kansas City to the 27-20 victory.Mahomes underwent an MRI on Sunday and it showed no structural damage, a person familiar with the results told the AP, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team did not disclose the test results.“I don't want to jump to things right now, but let's just see how it goes here the next couple days,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Saturday night. "It's going to be sore, I know, but let's see where he's at. He's had this before and he was able to keep pushing through, actually against Jacksonville whenever — a couple of years ago, same type of deal.“The main thing is that he's safe," Reid said, “or as safe as you can be on a football field. That's the important thing.”The Chiefs will play the winner of Sunday's game between Cincinnati and Buffalo. If it's the Bengals, their rematch of last year's AFC title game would be played at Arrowhead Stadium. If it's the Bills, the game would occur in Atlanta.Mahomes said after the game Saturday night that his ankle “feels better than I thought it would feel now.”“Obviously, I have a lot of adrenaline going right now. We'll see how it feels but I'll hop right into treatment tonight and try to do whatever I can to be as close to 100% by next week,” he said. “Luckily for us we played the early game on Saturday, so we get an extra almost half a day that I can let that ankle rest.”Still, high ankle sprains can be potentially serious injuries. Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire sustained one in late November and landed on injured reserve, and only last week did he return to practice.“Pain is pain,” Mahomes said. “You're going to have to deal with it.”Mahomes missed most of the second quarter against the Jaguars but still threw for 195 yards and two scores. The second of them was a throw to Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the fourth quarter that ultimately provided the winning margin.While Mahomes was out, backup Chad Henne also led the Chiefs on a 12-play, 98-yard touchdown drive.“I've got to tell you, 15 is tough as nails, being able to come back in," Chiefs safety Justin Reid said. "Even staying in after the injury and handing the ball off while he's basically hobbling on one leg. The guy — that just shows you his love for the game and his character and his will to just be out there for his team and doing everything he can to help us win.”