MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — This time, Markquis Nowell led the way for No. 13 Kansas State.

Nowell had 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and Kansas State beat Texas Tech 68-58 on Saturday.

The Wildcats posted a dramatic 83-82 overtime win against No. 2 Kansas on Tuesday. But Nowell had just four points on 2-for-8 shooting against the Jayhawks.

“I just try to come out and be aggressive ... just play my game,” Nowell said. “And when I did that, you know, shots was falling.”

Keyontae Johnson had 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Wildcats (17-2, 6-1 Big 12), who won for the 11th time in 12 games. Ismael Massoud scored 12 points.

“It’s coming easy when you play with people like Markquis and Keyontae,” Massoud said.

Kansas State trailed 33-28 at halftime. But the Wildcats used a 13-2 run to take a 50-47 lead with 9:26 remaining.

After Pop Isaacs hit a tying 3-pointer for Texas Tech, Kansas State went ahead to stay with a 10-0 spurt. Johnson capped the decisive stretch with two foul shots that made it 60-50 with 2:57 to go.

“We needed him,” Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said of Johnson. “We told him, ‘Hey you need to be more aggressive,’ ... because him taking a tough shot is sometimes better than somebody taking an open shot.”

“That’s what big teams do,” Texas Tech coach Mark Adams said. “Credit goes to those guys. ... They executed really well.”

Isaacs and De’Vion Harmon each scored 13 points for Texas Tech (10-9, 0-7), which shot 32.4% (23 for 71) from the field. The Red Raiders also went 5 for 12 at the line, compared to 20 for 27 for the Wildcats.

Kansas State made four 3s to account for the team’s first 12 points, but Texas Tech closed the first half with an 11-2 run. Isaacs banked in a half-court shot at the halftime buzzer.

Kansas State shot 34.6% (9 for 26) from the field in the first half. It also committed eight of its 14 turnovers for the game.

“This is the best league in the country,” Nowell said. “Every game is a game that you got to play tough and for 40 minutes. There’s no weak teams in this league.”

Texas Tech: The Red Raiders struggled offensively and remained winless in the Big 12. They shot 27.5% (11 for 40) in the second half.

Kansas State: Coming off the big win against Kansas, the Wildcats pulled away with some strong second-half defense.

Texas Tech: Hosts West Virginia on Wednesday night.

Kansas State: Visits No. 12 Iowa State on Tuesday night.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — This time, Markquis Nowell led the way for No. 13 Kansas State.Nowell had 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and Kansas State beat Texas Tech 68-58 on Saturday.The Wildcats posted a dramatic 83-82 overtime win against No. 2 Kansas on Tuesday. But Nowell had just four points on 2-for-8 shooting against the Jayhawks.“I just try to come out and be aggressive ... just play my game,” Nowell said. “And when I did that, you know, shots was falling.”Keyontae Johnson had 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Wildcats (17-2, 6-1 Big 12), who won for the 11th time in 12 games. Ismael Massoud scored 12 points.“It’s coming easy when you play with people like Markquis and Keyontae,” Massoud said.Kansas State trailed 33-28 at halftime. But the Wildcats used a 13-2 run to take a 50-47 lead with 9:26 remaining.After Pop Isaacs hit a tying 3-pointer for Texas Tech, Kansas State went ahead to stay with a 10-0 spurt. Johnson capped the decisive stretch with two foul shots that made it 60-50 with 2:57 to go.“We needed him,” Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said of Johnson. “We told him, ‘Hey you need to be more aggressive,’ ... because him taking a tough shot is sometimes better than somebody taking an open shot.”“That’s what big teams do,” Texas Tech coach Mark Adams said. “Credit goes to those guys. ... They executed really well.”Isaacs and De’Vion Harmon each scored 13 points for Texas Tech (10-9, 0-7), which shot 32.4% (23 for 71) from the field. The Red Raiders also went 5 for 12 at the line, compared to 20 for 27 for the Wildcats.Kansas State made four 3s to account for the team’s first 12 points, but Texas Tech closed the first half with an 11-2 run. Isaacs banked in a half-court shot at the halftime buzzer.Kansas State shot 34.6% (9 for 26) from the field in the first half. It also committed eight of its 14 turnovers for the game.“This is the best league in the country,” Nowell said. “Every game is a game that you got to play tough and for 40 minutes. There’s no weak teams in this league.”BIG PICTURETexas Tech: The Red Raiders struggled offensively and remained winless in the Big 12. They shot 27.5% (11 for 40) in the second half.Kansas State: Coming off the big win against Kansas, the Wildcats pulled away with some strong second-half defense.UP NEXTTexas Tech: Hosts West Virginia on Wednesday night.Kansas State: Visits No. 12 Iowa State on Tuesday night.

Nowell scores 23 as Kansas State beats Texas Tech 68-58

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Shahada Wells scored 17 points as No. 14 TCU beat No. 2 Kansas 83-60 on Saturday in one of the worst losses in Bill Self’s 20-year coaching career with the Jayhawks.

It was Kansas’ second-largest loss at home under Self. The Jayhawks fell 84-59 to Texas on Jan. 2, 2021.

The loss snapped a 16-game winning streak at home for Kansas. The Jayhawks (15-3, 5-2 Big 12), who lost 83-82 in overtime at Kansas State on Tuesday, had not lost consecutive games in the state since 1989, when it had home losses on Jan. 28 to K-State and on Feb. 1 to Missouri.

Kansas trailed by 10 at halftime and never closed the gap within single digits. TCU extended the lead to as many as 24 points. The Jayhawks shot only 32.1% in the second half.

TCU (15-4, 4-3 Big 12), which shot 54.4% (31 of 57) from the field, got 15 points from Mike Miles Jr. and 11 from Damion Baugh.

Jalen Wilson led Kansas with 30 points. He was coming off a career-high 38 on Tuesday against K-State. Kevin McCullar with 10 points was the only other Jayhawk in double figures.

TCU’s Eddie Lampkin was hobbled with a left ankle injury suffered late in the first half. An erroneous tweet at halftime said he had a ruptured Achilles but a school spokesman later said it was a high ankle sprain. He returned and finished with 8 points and 4 rebounds.

TCU used a 19-0 run early in the first half to open a 33-13 lead, forcing Self to use three of his four timeouts in the first 9:10 of the half. The Horned Frogs hit 13 of their first 15 shots. They finished the half shooting 58.6% (17 of 29).

Kansas trailed by as many as 22 points (37-15) before going on an 11-0 run. The Frogs led 48-38 at halftime, the closest Kansas had been since early in the big TCU run.

Kansas stayed in the game thanks to 21 first-half points by Wilson. He picked up his second foul with 2:13 left in the half. He returned for the final possession and hit a baseline jumper with 5 seconds left.

TCU: The Horned Frogs are legitimate contenders in the Big 12. Their athleticism and defensive intensity will keep them in games, but they’ll need Lampkin to reach that goal.

Kansas: The Jayhawks will have their hands full if they want to win another Big 12 title. There are no easy victories in this conference, even at Allen Fieldhouse.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Shahada Wells scored 17 points as No. 14 TCU beat No. 2 Kansas 83-60 on Saturday in one of the worst losses in Bill Self’s 20-year coaching career with the Jayhawks.It was Kansas’ second-largest loss at home under Self. The Jayhawks fell 84-59 to Texas on Jan. 2, 2021.The loss snapped a 16-game winning streak at home for Kansas. The Jayhawks (15-3, 5-2 Big 12), who lost 83-82 in overtime at Kansas State on Tuesday, had not lost consecutive games in the state since 1989, when it had home losses on Jan. 28 to K-State and on Feb. 1 to Missouri.Kansas trailed by 10 at halftime and never closed the gap within single digits. TCU extended the lead to as many as 24 points. The Jayhawks shot only 32.1% in the second half.TCU (15-4, 4-3 Big 12), which shot 54.4% (31 of 57) from the field, got 15 points from Mike Miles Jr. and 11 from Damion Baugh.Jalen Wilson led Kansas with 30 points. He was coming off a career-high 38 on Tuesday against K-State. Kevin McCullar with 10 points was the only other Jayhawk in double figures.TCU’s Eddie Lampkin was hobbled with a left ankle injury suffered late in the first half. An erroneous tweet at halftime said he had a ruptured Achilles but a school spokesman later said it was a high ankle sprain. He returned and finished with 8 points and 4 rebounds.TCU used a 19-0 run early in the first half to open a 33-13 lead, forcing Self to use three of his four timeouts in the first 9:10 of the half. The Horned Frogs hit 13 of their first 15 shots. They finished the half shooting 58.6% (17 of 29).Kansas trailed by as many as 22 points (37-15) before going on an 11-0 run. The Frogs led 48-38 at halftime, the closest Kansas had been since early in the big TCU run.Kansas stayed in the game thanks to 21 first-half points by Wilson. He picked up his second foul with 2:13 left in the half. He returned for the final possession and hit a baseline jumper with 5 seconds left.THE TAKEAWAYTCU: The Horned Frogs are legitimate contenders in the Big 12. Their athleticism and defensive intensity will keep them in games, but they’ll need Lampkin to reach that goal.Kansas: The Jayhawks will have their hands full if they want to win another Big 12 title. There are no easy victories in this conference, even at Allen Fieldhouse.

No. 14 TCU hands No. 2 Kansas worst home loss in 2 years

All games Saturday at the Cardinal Winter Jam have been canceled. 

According to Hoisington High School officials, the 5th and 7th place games will not be made up. The 1st and 3rd plays boys and girls games will be played Monday at the Activity Center on the following schedule. 2:30pm Girls 3rd Place Game Pratt vs Ellsworth

4:00pm Boys 3rd Place Game Pratt vs Ellsworth

5:30pm Girls 1st Place Game Cimarron vs Hoisington

7:00pm Boys 1st Place Game Ellinwood vs Hoisington

All games Saturday at the Cardinal Winter Jam have been canceled. According to Hoisington High School officials, the 5th and 7th place games will not be made up. The 1st and 3rd plays boys and girls games will be played Monday at the Activity Center on the following schedule. 2:30pm Girls 3rd Place Game Pratt vs Ellsworth4:00pm Boys 3rd Place Game Pratt vs Ellsworth5:30pm Girls 1st Place Game Cimarron vs Hoisington7:00pm Boys 1st Place Game Ellinwood vs Hoisington

Weather postpones Winter Jam to Monday, 5th and 7th place games canceled

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Hoisington Winter Jam 2023 Day 4 Results

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3:30PM (4)
Jacksonville Jaguars at (1) Kansas City Chiefs, 3:30 p.m.

7:15PM (6) New York
Giants at (1) Philadelphia Eagles

2:00PM (3)
Cincinnati Bengals at (2) Buffalo Bills

5:30PM (5) Dallas
Cowboys at (2) San Francisco 49ers

Sunday, Feb. 12
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona 5:30 p.m. 


DIVISIONAL ROUND 
Saturday, Jan. 21

3:30PM (4)
Jacksonville Jaguars at (1) Kansas City Chiefs, 3:30 p.m.7:15PM (6) New York
Giants at (1) Philadelphia EaglesSunday, Jan. 22 
2:00PM (3)
Cincinnati Bengals at (2) Buffalo Bills5:30PM (5) Dallas
Cowboys at (2) San Francisco 49ersCHAMPIONSHIP
GAMES 
Sunday, Jan. 292:05 PM NFC
Championship Game5:30 PM AFC
Championship GameSUPER BOWL LVII
Sunday, Feb. 12
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona 5:30 p.m.

Weekend NFL Playoff Schedule


- Sports in Kansas Contributor and KVGB High School Basketball
Insider Conor Nicholl has all the highlights from tournament week
along with some of the best matchups yet to be played.


- Barton Men's Basketball coach Jeremy Coombs will recap Wednesday's
home loss to Garden as he joins us live from Wichita.


- Mike Courson is “On the Prowl” with Great Bend High School
Bowling coach David Feldbauer.

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- Sports in Kansas Contributor and KVGB High School Basketball
Insider Conor Nicholl has all the highlights from tournament week
along with some of the best matchups yet to be played.
- Barton Men's Basketball coach Jeremy Coombs will recap Wednesday's
home loss to Garden as he joins us live from Wichita.
- Mike Courson is “On the Prowl” with Great Bend High School
Bowling coach David Feldbauer.
- Friday Sports Headlines
- Sounds of the past 24-hours

Friday on Sports Day (WATCH) 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — DeAndre Williams' 29 points helped Memphis defeat Wichita State 88-78 on Thursday night.

Williams added 15 rebounds and three steals for the Tigers (14-5, 4-2 American Athletic Conference). Kendric Davis scored 20 points while shooting 6 for 10 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and added five assists. Keonte Kennedy shot 6 for 10, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 16 points.

James Rojas led the Shockers (9-9, 2-4) in scoring, finishing with 19 points. Wichita State also got 15 points from Jaykwon Walton. Craig Porter Jr. also had 11 points, six rebounds, five assists and three blocks.

Memphis took the lead with 4:18 to go in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 36-30 at halftime, with Davis racking up 11 points. Memphis used an 8-0 run in the second half to build a 13-point lead at 50-37 with 14:18 left.

Both teams next play Sunday. Memphis visits Cincinnati and Wichita State visits SMU.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — DeAndre Williams' 29 points helped Memphis defeat Wichita State 88-78 on Thursday night.Williams added 15 rebounds and three steals for the Tigers (14-5, 4-2 American Athletic Conference). Kendric Davis scored 20 points while shooting 6 for 10 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and added five assists. Keonte Kennedy shot 6 for 10, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 16 points.James Rojas led the Shockers (9-9, 2-4) in scoring, finishing with 19 points. Wichita State also got 15 points from Jaykwon Walton. Craig Porter Jr. also had 11 points, six rebounds, five assists and three blocks.Memphis took the lead with 4:18 to go in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 36-30 at halftime, with Davis racking up 11 points. Memphis used an 8-0 run in the second half to build a 13-point lead at 50-37 with 14:18 left.NEXT UPBoth teams next play Sunday. Memphis visits Cincinnati and Wichita State visits SMU.

Memphis downs Wichita State 88-78

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Hoisington Winter Jam 2023 Day 3 Results

Barton Community College Athletic Department announces the election of Kevin Ellis, Ebi Ere, and Ken "Doc" Henderson to its Sports Hall of Fame.

Ellis and Ere both went on to professional athletic careers after leading their respective Barton teams to national tournament appearances, Ellis was a two-time NJCAA All-America award winner as a member of the Cougar soccer team with Ere also a NJCAA All-America honoree on the basketball team. The pair will be joined by Henderson in having recently retired following a 41-year Barton career as the Head Athletic Trainer.

The Class of 2023 will be enshrined at a 2 p.m. induction ceremony Saturday, January 28, in the Kirkman Activity Center located on the Barton Campus. Induction ceremony is free and open to the public. Public attendance is also encouraged in honoring the inductees between the women's and men's basketball games versus Hutchinson Community College later that evening.

Schedule of Events&nbsp;- Saturday, January 28, at Barton Community College 2:00 p.m. – Induction Ceremony located on lower level of the Kirkman Activity Center on the Barton campus. Admission is free and public is encouraged to attend. *Live web streaming will also be available. 5:30 p.m. – Barton women's basketball versus Hutchinson Community College *7:15 p.m. - *Approximate time. Inductees will be presented with Hall of Fame plaques in a brief ceremony between the women and men's basketball contests. 7:30 p.m. – Barton men's basketball versus Hutchinson Community College

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 </figure>Barton Community College Athletic Department announces the election of Kevin Ellis, Ebi Ere, and Ken "Doc" Henderson to its Sports Hall of Fame.Ellis and Ere both went on to professional athletic careers after leading their respective Barton teams to national tournament appearances, Ellis was a two-time NJCAA All-America award winner as a member of the Cougar soccer team with Ere also a NJCAA All-America honoree on the basketball team. The pair will be joined by Henderson in having recently retired following a 41-year Barton career as the Head Athletic Trainer.The Class of 2023 will be enshrined at a 2 p.m. induction ceremony Saturday, January 28, in the Kirkman Activity Center located on the Barton Campus. Induction ceremony is free and open to the public. Public attendance is also encouraged in honoring the inductees between the women's and men's basketball games versus Hutchinson Community College later that evening.Schedule of Events&nbsp;- Saturday, January 28, at Barton Community College 2:00 p.m. – Induction Ceremony located on lower level of the Kirkman Activity Center on the Barton campus. Admission is free and public is encouraged to attend. *Live web streaming will also be available. 5:30 p.m. – Barton women's basketball versus Hutchinson Community College *7:15 p.m. - *Approximate time. Inductees will be presented with Hall of Fame plaques in a brief ceremony between the women and men's basketball contests. 7:30 p.m. – Barton men's basketball versus Hutchinson Community College

Barton athletics announces 2023 Hall of Fame inductees

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(WATCH) Sports Day Interview - GBHS Basketball Coach Kyle Kreigh w/ Carter Coombs and Ian Premer


- Great Bend Panther Basketball coach Kyle Kreigh will be joined in
studio by Senior Carter Coombs and Freshman Ian Premer. They'll
preview Thursday night opener in the Bluestem Classic in El Dorado
against Manhattan Chief.


- Barton Athletic Director Trevor Rolfs stops by to provide an update
on everything Barton Sports.

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- Great Bend Panther Basketball coach Kyle Kreigh will be joined in
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against Manhattan Chief.
- Barton Athletic Director Trevor Rolfs stops by to provide an update
on everything Barton Sports.
- “On the Prowl” with Mike Courson
- Thursday Sports Headlines
- Sounds of the past 24-hours

Thursday on Sports Day (WATCH)

By TOOD MOORE Barton Sports Info

Brandon Lloyd of the Barton Community College men's track and field team has been named the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Week Two Indoor Field Athlete of the Week.

Lloyd had a pair of national qualifying performances this past weekend as the Cougars opened the indoor season competing in the Graduate Classic hosted by the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska.

On Friday, Lloyd picked up his first indoor championship qualifying ticket in the weight throw by marking a 17.05m (55-11.25) to better his personal best by over 4-feet 6-inches. Lloyd was joined by Christopher Crawford as a qualifier as the freshman's debut produced a 16.20m (53-01.75) mark.

It took Lloyd just his second throw on Saturday for a 3rd place mark in the shot put as the sophomore capped the opening weekend moving up two spots on the all-time list to the 5th furthest throw at 17.87m (59-07.50). A pair of freshmen joined Lloyd in the event as Christopher Young's 16.59m (54-05.25) and Crawford's 16.40m (53-09.75) were good for 7th and 8th place respectively of the 28-man field.

The weekly award is the third for Lloyd after earning an indoor and outdoor distinction during his freshman campaign.

Lloyd and the Cougars are back in action this Saturday in Topeka, Kansas, competing in the Washburn Rust Buster at the Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility.

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 </figure>By TOOD MOORE Barton Sports InfoBrandon Lloyd of the Barton Community College men's track and field team has been named the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Week Two Indoor Field Athlete of the Week.Lloyd had a pair of national qualifying performances this past weekend as the Cougars opened the indoor season competing in the Graduate Classic hosted by the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska.On Friday, Lloyd picked up his first indoor championship qualifying ticket in the weight throw by marking a 17.05m (55-11.25) to better his personal best by over 4-feet 6-inches. Lloyd was joined by Christopher Crawford as a qualifier as the freshman's debut produced a 16.20m (53-01.75) mark.It took Lloyd just his second throw on Saturday for a 3rd place mark in the shot put as the sophomore capped the opening weekend moving up two spots on the all-time list to the 5th furthest throw at 17.87m (59-07.50). A pair of freshmen joined Lloyd in the event as Christopher Young's 16.59m (54-05.25) and Crawford's 16.40m (53-09.75) were good for 7th and 8th place respectively of the 28-man field.The weekly award is the third for Lloyd after earning an indoor and outdoor distinction during his freshman campaign.Lloyd and the Cougars are back in action this Saturday in Topeka, Kansas, competing in the Washburn Rust Buster at the Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility.

Barton's Lloyd earns conference field athlete of the week honor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ask any coach or player around the NFL and they are bound to tell you that the speed of the game picks up when the playoffs arrive. There is no longer time to think on the field; decisions more often are made by in-the-moment instincts rather than carefully crafted game plans.

Perhaps that is why Patrick Mahomes thrives in the postseason.

Whether it be his preponderance of no-look passes, crazy side-arm slings or the myriad other ways that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback sparks creativity on the field, there is arguably no better player in the NFL when it comes to playing sandlot football. His ability to make something out of nothing leaves teammates and foes alike shaking their heads.

“My family or friends are like, ‘Oh my God, how’s Patrick Mahomes?’ And I’m like, ’He’s just a special individual,” said Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, whose career has been rejuvenated during his first season playing with him.

"It's just like playing ‘Madden’ back when you had Michael Vick, who can just run all over the field and then launch it 80 yards down the field," Smith-Schuster explained. “It's kind of like that but for more it's ILR — in real life.”

What has become known simply as Mahomes Magic around Kansas City tends to shine brightest this time of year, and the results are downright incredible: He has never failed to reach the AFC championship game in four years as a starter, twice going to the Super Bowl and once winning its MVP award while ending the franchise's 50-year title drought.

He will try to improve to 5-0 in the divisional round on Saturday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“I think all the guys understood that whenever they signed with this team that we want to win the Super Bowl. And if we don't, we feel like it's not where we should be,” Mahomes said. “But you can't look ahead. We have a great team that we're playing this week, that's playing great football, so how can we practice today so that we're better by the end of the week? And I think you have to have that mindset — and I think the guys do — and I think we're in a good spot.”

Rarely are the Chiefs, winners of the last seven AFC West titles, in a bad spot with Mahomes on the field. In all, he is 8-3 in the postseason. He is averaging 307 yards passing per game, a number driven up by a 404-yard effort in last year's wild-card win over the Steelers. And he has thrown 28 touchdown passes against seven interceptions while adding five TD runs, including one in last year's divisional-round win over the Bills.

That night at Arrowhead Stadium may have best encapsulated Mahomes in the playoffs.

The Chiefs trailed 29-26 with less than 2 minutes left when he threw since-departed Tyreek Hill a 64-yard touchdown pass to regain the lead. And when the Bills raced the other way and scored with 13 seconds to go, Mahomes answered with two long completions to Hill and Travis Kelce to set up Harrison Butker's tying field goal as time expired.

In overtime, Mahomes completed all six of his passes, with the last the winning TD toss to Kelce in a 42-36 victory.

“Pat's a very competitive person,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said, “and on top of that, obviously, he's a great football player. He's going to do whatever he can to make sure that he can help us be successful.”

That means tirelessly working on his craft, and the results are evident: Mahomes shattered his own franchise record with 5,250 yards passing this season, to go with a league-leading 41 touchdown passes and four touchdown runs.

“With me being there with him for his rookie year to where he's at now, it's so far advanced,” said quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy, who spent time as the head coach of the Bears before returning to Kansas City this season.

“Sometimes the hardest thing for some quarterbacks to do is to call a play. For him, that’s like second nature. It’s simple,” Nagy said. “It wasn’t like that as a rookie. Sometimes we take that for granted because we have some unique formations, motion shifts, plays, etc. Well, that’s just the beginning of the play. You’ve got to get up and do everything else at the line of scrimmage then, oh, by the way, you’ve got to make a play.”

Mahomes has been making them for years. And making them look easy.

The last time he stepped on the field in the playoffs, against the Bengals in last year's AFC championship, he produced perhaps the worst performance of his career. Mahomes still threw for 275 and three touchdowns, but he also threw a pair of interceptions, and they gave Cincinnati a chance to rally from a 21-3 deficit for a 27-24 overtime victory.

It's a loss that has fueled Mahomes through the offseason, the regular season and right into this year's postseason.

“You build up for this all season,” he said. “The regular season, you take it week by week, but you want to be here in the playoffs, and you know you're going to be playing the best football teams in the league, and that's what you want to do as a competitor. And so I'm excited to go up against a great football team at Arrowhead Stadium. That's always a good time.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ask any coach or player around the NFL and they are bound to tell you that the speed of the game picks up when the playoffs arrive. There is no longer time to think on the field; decisions more often are made by in-the-moment instincts rather than carefully crafted game plans.Perhaps that is why Patrick Mahomes thrives in the postseason.Whether it be his preponderance of no-look passes, crazy side-arm slings or the myriad other ways that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback sparks creativity on the field, there is arguably no better player in the NFL when it comes to playing sandlot football. His ability to make something out of nothing leaves teammates and foes alike shaking their heads.“My family or friends are like, ‘Oh my God, how’s Patrick Mahomes?’ And I’m like, ’He’s just a special individual,” said Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, whose career has been rejuvenated during his first season playing with him."It's just like playing ‘Madden’ back when you had Michael Vick, who can just run all over the field and then launch it 80 yards down the field," Smith-Schuster explained. “It's kind of like that but for more it's ILR — in real life.”What has become known simply as Mahomes Magic around Kansas City tends to shine brightest this time of year, and the results are downright incredible: He has never failed to reach the AFC championship game in four years as a starter, twice going to the Super Bowl and once winning its MVP award while ending the franchise's 50-year title drought.He will try to improve to 5-0 in the divisional round on Saturday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars.“I think all the guys understood that whenever they signed with this team that we want to win the Super Bowl. And if we don't, we feel like it's not where we should be,” Mahomes said. “But you can't look ahead. We have a great team that we're playing this week, that's playing great football, so how can we practice today so that we're better by the end of the week? And I think you have to have that mindset — and I think the guys do — and I think we're in a good spot.”Rarely are the Chiefs, winners of the last seven AFC West titles, in a bad spot with Mahomes on the field. In all, he is 8-3 in the postseason. He is averaging 307 yards passing per game, a number driven up by a 404-yard effort in last year's wild-card win over the Steelers. And he has thrown 28 touchdown passes against seven interceptions while adding five TD runs, including one in last year's divisional-round win over the Bills.That night at Arrowhead Stadium may have best encapsulated Mahomes in the playoffs.The Chiefs trailed 29-26 with less than 2 minutes left when he threw since-departed Tyreek Hill a 64-yard touchdown pass to regain the lead. And when the Bills raced the other way and scored with 13 seconds to go, Mahomes answered with two long completions to Hill and Travis Kelce to set up Harrison Butker's tying field goal as time expired.In overtime, Mahomes completed all six of his passes, with the last the winning TD toss to Kelce in a 42-36 victory.“Pat's a very competitive person,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said, “and on top of that, obviously, he's a great football player. He's going to do whatever he can to make sure that he can help us be successful.”That means tirelessly working on his craft, and the results are evident: Mahomes shattered his own franchise record with 5,250 yards passing this season, to go with a league-leading 41 touchdown passes and four touchdown runs.“With me being there with him for his rookie year to where he's at now, it's so far advanced,” said quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy, who spent time as the head coach of the Bears before returning to Kansas City this season.“Sometimes the hardest thing for some quarterbacks to do is to call a play. For him, that’s like second nature. It’s simple,” Nagy said. “It wasn’t like that as a rookie. Sometimes we take that for granted because we have some unique formations, motion shifts, plays, etc. Well, that’s just the beginning of the play. You’ve got to get up and do everything else at the line of scrimmage then, oh, by the way, you’ve got to make a play.”Mahomes has been making them for years. And making them look easy.Most of the time.The last time he stepped on the field in the playoffs, against the Bengals in last year's AFC championship, he produced perhaps the worst performance of his career. Mahomes still threw for 275 and three touchdowns, but he also threw a pair of interceptions, and they gave Cincinnati a chance to rally from a 21-3 deficit for a 27-24 overtime victory.It's a loss that has fueled Mahomes through the offseason, the regular season and right into this year's postseason.“You build up for this all season,” he said. “The regular season, you take it week by week, but you want to be here in the playoffs, and you know you're going to be playing the best football teams in the league, and that's what you want to do as a competitor. And so I'm excited to go up against a great football team at Arrowhead Stadium. That's always a good time.”

Mahomes aims to lead Chiefs to 5th straight AFC title game

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Patrick Mahomes has never failed to reach the AFC
championship game in four years as an NFL starting quarterback. To
make it five straight, Mahomes will have to lead the Kansas City
Chiefs past the Jacksonville Jaguars in the divisional round on
Saturday. The All-Pro quarterback is coming off perhaps the finest
season of his career, breaking his own franchise record for yards
passing while leading the league in touchdown throws. And he's fueled
by a frustrating overtime loss to the Bengals the last time he
stepped on the field in the postseason in last year's AFC title game.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
(AP) — The Bills and Bengals can refocus on their next matchup now
that Buffalo's safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable signs in his
recovery some three weeks after collapsing on the field in
Cincinnati. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be
resuscitated in the first quarter of Buffalo's since-canceled game
against Cincinnati on Jan. 2. The teams meet in Buffalo on Sunday in
the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. Bills coach Sean McDermott
says his team has been uplifted by the sight of Hamlin starting to
make regular visits to the team's facility this week.

UNDATED (AP) — For
the first time in 13 years, neither Tom Brady nor Aaron Rodgers
reached the divisional round of the playoffs. No problem. The NFL
still has plenty of exciting football this weekend featuring Patrick
Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott and many
other stars. The action kicks off Saturday with the Jacksonville
Jaguars visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson
faces his mentor, Chiefs coach Andy Reid. Pederson played for Reid
and coached under him in Philadelphia and Kansas City. He also beat
him to a Lombardi Trophy. The No. 1 seed Chiefs are coming off a bye
and aiming for their fifth straight trip to the AFC championship
game.

COSTA MESA, Calif.
(AP) — Brandon Staley’s status that he would remain coach of the
Los Angeles Chargers was a source of debate among fans and
commentators during the past two weeks. Staley though said during his
season-ending press conference on Wednesday that he was aware of the
speculation, but wasn't worried. The Bolts improved from 9-8 in
Staley’s first campaign in 2021 to 10-7 and the franchise’s first
trip to the playoffs since 2018 this season. Both years though have
ended in disappointing fashion in which decisions by Staley
backfired. The Chargers blew a 27-point lead last Saturday against
Jacksonville in the AFC wild-card round and lost 31-30.

UNDATED (AP) — The
12th-ranked Iowa State men's basketball team keeps doing what it was
not supposed to do. The Cyclones made the biggest turnaround ever by
a power conference team when they went from winning two games to
reaching the NCAA Sweet 16. One of the game's feel-good stories
continues after coach T.J. Otzelberger’s second ISU team entered
this season picked eighth in the 10-team Big 12. The Cyclones have
won five of their first six conference games for the first time since
2000 and are in a three-way tie for first place. Playing stifling
defense is the team's signature.

AMES, Iowa (AP) —
Emily Ryan scored 14 points, reserve Nyamer Diew had eight of her 12
in the fourth quarter and No. 18 Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State
69-64. The Cyclones closed the third quarter with a pair of
3-pointers, the second by Ryan in the closing seconds, that put ISU
on top 49-47. Naomie Alnatas scored five-straight points to pull the
Cowgirls even at 52-all but they went almost four minutes without a
field goal, falling behind by seven. Diew’s second 3 at the 1:42
mark put the lead at 66-57. Oklahoma State got within 67-62 with 22
seconds left but the Cyclones cut 16 seconds off the clock before
Denae Fritz was fouled and made two free throws for a 69-62 lead.
Anna Gret Asi scored 15 points to lead the Cowgirls.

UNDATED (AP) —
Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a
longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s
first 3-point basket, has died at the age of 74. His family announced
his death in a statement issued by the Celtics. No official cause was
given, but the statement said Ford died Tuesday. The Press of
Atlantic City reported he died in Philadelphia after suffering a
heart attack earlier this month. Ford was voted the team’s MVP in
his first season with Boston. He retired following the 1981-82 season
and was an assistant coach for the Celtics for seven seasons from
1983 to 1990, helping coach former teammates Larry Bird, Kevin McHale
and Robert Parish to two titles in 1984 and 1986.

Final	(20)Marquette	83	(22)Providence	75	

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Patrick Mahomes has never failed to reach the AFC
championship game in four years as an NFL starting quarterback. To
make it five straight, Mahomes will have to lead the Kansas City
Chiefs past the Jacksonville Jaguars in the divisional round on
Saturday. The All-Pro quarterback is coming off perhaps the finest
season of his career, breaking his own franchise record for yards
passing while leading the league in touchdown throws. And he's fueled
by a frustrating overtime loss to the Bengals the last time he
stepped on the field in the postseason in last year's AFC title game.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
(AP) — The Bills and Bengals can refocus on their next matchup now
that Buffalo's safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable signs in his
recovery some three weeks after collapsing on the field in
Cincinnati. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be
resuscitated in the first quarter of Buffalo's since-canceled game
against Cincinnati on Jan. 2. The teams meet in Buffalo on Sunday in
the AFC divisional round of the playoffs. Bills coach Sean McDermott
says his team has been uplifted by the sight of Hamlin starting to
make regular visits to the team's facility this week.UNDATED (AP) — For
the first time in 13 years, neither Tom Brady nor Aaron Rodgers
reached the divisional round of the playoffs. No problem. The NFL
still has plenty of exciting football this weekend featuring Patrick
Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott and many
other stars. The action kicks off Saturday with the Jacksonville
Jaguars visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson
faces his mentor, Chiefs coach Andy Reid. Pederson played for Reid
and coached under him in Philadelphia and Kansas City. He also beat
him to a Lombardi Trophy. The No. 1 seed Chiefs are coming off a bye
and aiming for their fifth straight trip to the AFC championship
game.COSTA MESA, Calif.
(AP) — Brandon Staley’s status that he would remain coach of the
Los Angeles Chargers was a source of debate among fans and
commentators during the past two weeks. Staley though said during his
season-ending press conference on Wednesday that he was aware of the
speculation, but wasn't worried. The Bolts improved from 9-8 in
Staley’s first campaign in 2021 to 10-7 and the franchise’s first
trip to the playoffs since 2018 this season. Both years though have
ended in disappointing fashion in which decisions by Staley
backfired. The Chargers blew a 27-point lead last Saturday against
Jacksonville in the AFC wild-card round and lost 31-30.UNDATED (AP) — The
12th-ranked Iowa State men's basketball team keeps doing what it was
not supposed to do. The Cyclones made the biggest turnaround ever by
a power conference team when they went from winning two games to
reaching the NCAA Sweet 16. One of the game's feel-good stories
continues after coach T.J. Otzelberger’s second ISU team entered
this season picked eighth in the 10-team Big 12. The Cyclones have
won five of their first six conference games for the first time since
2000 and are in a three-way tie for first place. Playing stifling
defense is the team's signature.AMES, Iowa (AP) —
Emily Ryan scored 14 points, reserve Nyamer Diew had eight of her 12
in the fourth quarter and No. 18 Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State
69-64. The Cyclones closed the third quarter with a pair of
3-pointers, the second by Ryan in the closing seconds, that put ISU
on top 49-47. Naomie Alnatas scored five-straight points to pull the
Cowgirls even at 52-all but they went almost four minutes without a
field goal, falling behind by seven. Diew’s second 3 at the 1:42
mark put the lead at 66-57. Oklahoma State got within 67-62 with 22
seconds left but the Cyclones cut 16 seconds off the clock before
Denae Fritz was fouled and made two free throws for a 69-62 lead.
Anna Gret Asi scored 15 points to lead the Cowgirls.UNDATED (AP) —
Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, a
longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s
first 3-point basket, has died at the age of 74. His family announced
his death in a statement issued by the Celtics. No official cause was
given, but the statement said Ford died Tuesday. The Press of
Atlantic City reported he died in Philadelphia after suffering a
heart attack earlier this month. Ford was voted the team’s MVP in
his first season with Boston. He retired following the 1981-82 season
and was an assistant coach for the Celtics for seven seasons from
1983 to 1990, helping coach former teammates Larry Bird, Kevin McHale
and Robert Parish to two titles in 1984 and 1986.THURSDAY SCORESTOP-25 COLLEGE
BASKETBALLFinal	DePaul	73	(8)Xavier	72	Final	(10)Virginia	78	Virginia
Tech	68	Final	West
Virginia	74	(14)TCU	65	Final	Seton
Hall	67	(15)UConn	66	Final	(16)Auburn	67	LSU	49	Final	(20)Marquette	83	(22)Providence	75	Final	Missouri	79	(25)Arkansas	76NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Washington	116	New
York	105	Final	Atlanta	130	Dallas	122	Final	Miami	124	New
Orleans	98	Final	Memphis	115	Cleveland	114	Final	Oklahoma
City	126	Indiana	106	Final	Charlotte	122	Houston	117	Final	Utah	126	L.A.
Clippers	103	Final	Denver	122	Minnesota	118	Final	Sacramento	116	L.A.
Lakers	111	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUEFinal
OT	Ottawa	5	Pittsburgh	4	Final	Boston	4	N-Y
Islanders	1	Final	Colorado	4	Calgary	1	Final	Tampa
Bay	5	Vancouver	2	Final	San
Jose	5	Dallas	3

Thursday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

Place	 	Team	Record	Points	First Place Votes	Previous Rank

11	 	Dodge City 	14-4 	206 	 	8

16	 	Coffeyville 	14-4 	132 	 	T13

 	20	 	Florida SouthWestern State 	14-4 	62 	 	22 

 	25	 	Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M 	12-3 	28 	 	16 

Receiving Votes: South Georgia State, Cochise, Kilgore, Garden City, Northeast Mississippi, Mineral Area, Casper, Pearl River, Northern Oklahoma-Enid, Northwest Florida State, Ranger, Eastern Florida State, Dawson, Blinn

Place	 	Team	Record	Points	First Place Votes	Previous Rank 	1	 	Chipola	21-0	348	12	1 	2	 	Southern Idaho 	21-0 	337 	1 	2 	3	 	Odessa 	16-1 	322 	 	3 	4	 	Salt Lake 	19-1 	308 	 	4 	5	 	Tallahassee 	19-1 	294 	 	5 	6	 	John A. Logan 	14-2 	277 	 	6 	7	 	Indian Hills 	17-2 	268 	 	7 	8	 	Vincennes 	18-1 	238 	 	10 	9	 	Moberly Area 	16-3 	226 	 	T13 	10	 	Lee 	16-3 	209 	 	15 	11	 	Dodge City 	14-4 	206 	 	8 	12	 	Monroe College 	19-2 	205 	 	12 	13	 	South Plains	13-3 	198 	 	10 	14	 	Midland 	16-1 	156 	 	11 	15	 	Connors State 	16-0 	140 	 	17 	16	 	Coffeyville 	14-4 	132 	 	T13 	17	 	Triton 	13-3 	109 	 	23 	18	 	Butler 	14-4 	93 	 	RV 	19	 	Southeastern 	16-4 	92 	 	18 	20	 	Florida SouthWestern State 	14-4 	62 	 	22 	21	 	Daytona State	15-3 	61 	 	19 	T22	 	Harcum 	15-0 	44 	 	RV 	T22	 	Weatherford 	13-2 	44 	 	RV 	24	 	Itawamba 	13-1 	35 	 	NR 	25	 	Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M 	12-3 	28 	 	16 Receiving Votes: South Georgia State, Cochise, Kilgore, Garden City, Northeast Mississippi, Mineral Area, Casper, Pearl River, Northern Oklahoma-Enid, Northwest Florida State, Ranger, Eastern Florida State, Dawson, Blinn

NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Rankings

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"On the Prowl" with GBHS Lady Panther Head Coach Cindy Beck

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs spent more than five months battering their bodies in an attempt to not only make the playoffs but also ensure that they would get the AFC's top seed and the first weekend to rest and recover.

The reward comes now: They're about as healthy as possible as the Jaguars prepare to visit in Saturday's divisional round.

The only Chiefs player that didn't practice Tuesday was wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who spent time on injured reserve because of an abdominal issue but was activated for the final week of the regular season.

Otherwise, everyone was on the field — including defensive end Frank Clark, who was banged up two weeks ago — as the Chiefs got back to work.

“We took a week off and it felt like forever,” Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton said. “I'm ready to get back out there.”

The Chiefs even got a surprise Tuesday when running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who has been on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, and tight end Jody Fortson, who has been on the list with an elbow issue, joined them on the practice field.

Neither is expected to play against Jacksonville, but it increases the chances they will be available later in the playoffs should Kansas City win. Edwards-Helaire started the first six games and was a key part of the offense when the 2020 first-round pick got hurt Nov. 20, and Fortson had been a red zone option before getting hurt Dec. 18.

“Any time you get talented players back it helps the whole team. Not just the offense but everybody,” said Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who acknowledged the week off did wonders for his own bruised body.

“Both of those guys are special players," Mahomes said. "Having as many healthy guys as possible is great for us.”

It's not as if the Chiefs, who lead the league in total offense and scoring, have suffered in their absence.

Seventh-round pick Isiah Pacheco averaged more than 5 yards per carry while rushing for 633 yards and four touchdowns over the last nine weeks of the regular season, and Jerick McKinnon has caught at least one touchdown pass in six straight games while reaching the end zone nine times total over that span.

In the weeks since Fortson went down, the Chiefs returned Blake Bell from injured reserve. And along with Noah Gray, the duo has played well alongside Travis Kelce while also giving the All-Pro tight end a break when he needs it.

“I don't know much about the situation,” McKinnon said, “but getting all the weapons back is going to be amazing.”

The Chiefs thought they'd have Hardman back weeks ago. But after returning to practice in mid-December, the speedy wide receiver has experienced a series of setbacks that kept him off the field for the rest of the regular season — he has not played since Nov. 6 against Tennessee — and now threatens to keep him out against the Jaguars.

Asked whether he expects Hardman to play in the postseason, Chiefs coach Andy Reid replied: “He does and we do, yeah.”

“You just want to try to not take steps back,” Reid said. “And it's not that we've taken steps back, it's just not getting to where it needs to be where he can go. The feeling is if we just back off on it, let it rest here, do his rehab, and he'll have a chance to get better. We don't want to put him out there in a bad situation where he can't play.”

The rest of the Chiefs wide receivers have picked up the slack.

JuJu Smith-Schuster finished just 67 yards shy of his second career 1,000-yard season. Marquez Valdes-Scantling has given them a downfield option.

And perhaps most importantly, Kadarius Toney has returned from a hamstring injury to give them a player capable of filling Hardman's role on jet sweeps while also making plays in the passing game.

“I think you build up for this all season long,” Mahomes said. “The regular season you take week by week, but you want to be in the playoffs, and you know you're going to play the best teams, and that's what you want as a competitor.”

NOTES: McKinnon learned last week that he was the AFC offensive player of the month for December and January after landing from a flight. “I had a whole bunch of text messages. That's kind of how I found out,” he said. “It's great, but like I've said before, I couldn't do it without my teammates, coaches, support staff and all of that.” ... After hearing Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence celebrated his first playoff win at a Waffle House, Mahomes recalled his own first. “I'm sure there were a couple of Coors Lights,” he said. “I didn't get Waffle House. That's a baller move, man.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs spent more than five months battering their bodies in an attempt to not only make the playoffs but also ensure that they would get the AFC's top seed and the first weekend to rest and recover.The reward comes now: They're about as healthy as possible as the Jaguars prepare to visit in Saturday's divisional round.The only Chiefs player that didn't practice Tuesday was wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who spent time on injured reserve because of an abdominal issue but was activated for the final week of the regular season.Otherwise, everyone was on the field — including defensive end Frank Clark, who was banged up two weeks ago — as the Chiefs got back to work.“We took a week off and it felt like forever,” Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton said. “I'm ready to get back out there.”The Chiefs even got a surprise Tuesday when running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who has been on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, and tight end Jody Fortson, who has been on the list with an elbow issue, joined them on the practice field.Neither is expected to play against Jacksonville, but it increases the chances they will be available later in the playoffs should Kansas City win. Edwards-Helaire started the first six games and was a key part of the offense when the 2020 first-round pick got hurt Nov. 20, and Fortson had been a red zone option before getting hurt Dec. 18.“Any time you get talented players back it helps the whole team. Not just the offense but everybody,” said Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who acknowledged the week off did wonders for his own bruised body.“Both of those guys are special players," Mahomes said. "Having as many healthy guys as possible is great for us.”It's not as if the Chiefs, who lead the league in total offense and scoring, have suffered in their absence.Seventh-round pick Isiah Pacheco averaged more than 5 yards per carry while rushing for 633 yards and four touchdowns over the last nine weeks of the regular season, and Jerick McKinnon has caught at least one touchdown pass in six straight games while reaching the end zone nine times total over that span.In the weeks since Fortson went down, the Chiefs returned Blake Bell from injured reserve. And along with Noah Gray, the duo has played well alongside Travis Kelce while also giving the All-Pro tight end a break when he needs it.“I don't know much about the situation,” McKinnon said, “but getting all the weapons back is going to be amazing.”Well, almost all the playmakers.The Chiefs thought they'd have Hardman back weeks ago. But after returning to practice in mid-December, the speedy wide receiver has experienced a series of setbacks that kept him off the field for the rest of the regular season — he has not played since Nov. 6 against Tennessee — and now threatens to keep him out against the Jaguars.Asked whether he expects Hardman to play in the postseason, Chiefs coach Andy Reid replied: “He does and we do, yeah.”“You just want to try to not take steps back,” Reid said. “And it's not that we've taken steps back, it's just not getting to where it needs to be where he can go. The feeling is if we just back off on it, let it rest here, do his rehab, and he'll have a chance to get better. We don't want to put him out there in a bad situation where he can't play.”The rest of the Chiefs wide receivers have picked up the slack.JuJu Smith-Schuster finished just 67 yards shy of his second career 1,000-yard season. Marquez Valdes-Scantling has given them a downfield option.And perhaps most importantly, Kadarius Toney has returned from a hamstring injury to give them a player capable of filling Hardman's role on jet sweeps while also making plays in the passing game.“I think you build up for this all season long,” Mahomes said. “The regular season you take week by week, but you want to be in the playoffs, and you know you're going to play the best teams, and that's what you want as a competitor.”NOTES: McKinnon learned last week that he was the AFC offensive player of the month for December and January after landing from a flight. “I had a whole bunch of text messages. That's kind of how I found out,” he said. “It's great, but like I've said before, I couldn't do it without my teammates, coaches, support staff and all of that.” ... After hearing Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence celebrated his first playoff win at a Waffle House, Mahomes recalled his own first. “I'm sure there were a couple of Coors Lights,” he said. “I didn't get Waffle House. That's a baller move, man.”

Healthy Chiefs back to work, eye Jags in divisional round

By TODD MOORE Barton Sports Info

The Barton Community College wrestling team dropped its home opener Tuesday evening as Colby Community College rolled out a 34-12 victory.

The Cougars' next match is also on their home mat inside the Barton Gym, welcoming 7th ranked Northwest Kansas Technical College to the Barton gym in a 6:00 p.m. start time.

Dawson Chavez gave Barton its lone mat victory by taking care of Jenson Hoeme in just 44 seconds of the 157 division bout to even the sophomore's conference record at 1-1 on the year after suffering a heartbreak sudden victory loss last week.

Keondre Bonner picked up a forfeit win in the 174 division in closing out Barton's points on the night.

Colby picked up three open weight victories in the 141, 197, and 285.

MATCH RESULTS – Colby won 34-12 over Barton

125: Tyler Fields (Colby) over Avery Wolf (Barton) Dec 12-6

133: Quentin Pauda (Colby) over Stephen Baldwin (Barton) Dec 9-2

141: Zane Lucksavage (Colby) wins by Forfeit (OPEN)

149: Eric Cain (Colby) over Zane Hennessey (Barton) Maj Dec 13-2

157: Dawson Chavez (Barton) over Jenson Hoeme (Colby) Fall :44

165: Cael Langford (Colby) over Chance Unruh (Barton) Fall 1:27

174: Keondre Bonner (Barton) wins by Forfeit (OPEN)

197: Jamar Toston (Colby) wins by Forfeit (OPEN)

285: Abdias Hernandez (Colby) wins by Forfeit (OPEN)

141: Cohen Suchy (Barton) over Lane Lucksavage (Colby) Fall 1:29

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoThe Barton Community College wrestling team dropped its home opener Tuesday evening as Colby Community College rolled out a 34-12 victory.The Cougars' next match is also on their home mat inside the Barton Gym, welcoming 7th ranked Northwest Kansas Technical College to the Barton gym in a 6:00 p.m. start time.Dawson Chavez gave Barton its lone mat victory by taking care of Jenson Hoeme in just 44 seconds of the 157 division bout to even the sophomore's conference record at 1-1 on the year after suffering a heartbreak sudden victory loss last week.Keondre Bonner picked up a forfeit win in the 174 division in closing out Barton's points on the night.Colby picked up three open weight victories in the 141, 197, and 285.MATCH RESULTS – Colby won 34-12 over Barton125: Tyler Fields (Colby) over Avery Wolf (Barton) Dec 12-6133: Quentin Pauda (Colby) over Stephen Baldwin (Barton) Dec 9-2141: Zane Lucksavage (Colby) wins by Forfeit (OPEN)149: Eric Cain (Colby) over Zane Hennessey (Barton) Maj Dec 13-2157: Dawson Chavez (Barton) over Jenson Hoeme (Colby) Fall :44165: Cael Langford (Colby) over Chance Unruh (Barton) Fall 1:27174: Keondre Bonner (Barton) wins by Forfeit (OPEN)184: OPEN197: Jamar Toston (Colby) wins by Forfeit (OPEN)285: Abdias Hernandez (Colby) wins by Forfeit (OPEN)EXHIBITION MATCH:141: Cohen Suchy (Barton) over Lane Lucksavage (Colby) Fall 1:29

Barton Wrestling drops home wrestling opener to Colby

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

The gong was busy at the close of Tuesday's Western Athletic Conference dual between Great Bend and Hays. The Panther boys celebrated Senior Night at the GBHS gymnasium with five straight pins to close out a 53-21 win over the Indians. 

Hays jumped out to an 11-3 lead with wins in two of the first three matches. Kaiden Hoffman ended that run with a pin at 126 pounds. Sixth-ranked Skyler McMullen held off Holden Lind 7-1 at 138 pounds, then Jace Schartz tech-falled his 144-pound opponent 18-3 in the final seconds of his match. Third-ranked Cooper Liles, in his new weight at 150 pounds, gave the Panthers the lead for good with a 21-second pin.

Trevin Maciel was pinned by sixth-ranked Dalton Meyers at 157 pounds, but after that it was all Great Bend. Michael Montoya started things off with a pin at 165 pounds, and Matthew Johnson followed with a 36-second pin at 175 pounds. Trenton Kern (190), Keyven Schroeder (215), and Brody Schnoebelen (285) all followed suit. 

Sixth-ranked Triston Tomlinson grinded out a 6-3 decision against fourth-ranked Grady Lind to open the dual at 106 pounds. Ambrose Kramer (113), Zaiden Burkes (120), and Hayden Kelly (132). Burkes was pinned by his ranked opponent, and Kelly lost a 9-0 decision to top-ranked Harley Zimmerman.

Senior Night was not as kind to the Lady Panthers. Hays was ranked No. 4 in the Jan. 10 KWCA polls but dropped out of the rankings ahead of Tuesday's dual. The Lady Indians still scored the first 27 points and led 51-6 before hanging on to a 51-30 win.

Third-ranked Daizy Gomez stopped the bleeding with a 45-second pin at 125 pounds. Hays wrestlers won the next four matches by fall before Paige Sanders, and Audrey Gutierrez wrestled two scoreless periods at 155 pounds. Sanders eventually got the pin in the third period. Lea Nokes followed with a 90-second pin at 170 pounds, and Natalee Daniels (190) and Haylee Holinde (235) picked up open points to close out the dual.

Hannah Crathorne ran into fourth-ranked Tionna Napue at 115 pounds, losing by fall in the first period. Kaylea McMullen trailed 4-3 heading into the final period at 120 pounds. Hays picked up late reversal points to secure a 6-4 decision. Sierra Ferguson made it through a scoreless first period before getting pinned in the second period at 130 pounds. At 135 pounds, Katie Kuhlman trailed 9-0 after two periods and was down 11-0 when she was pinned in the final minute of the match.

Jaydon Davis was leading her 140-pound opponent 2-1 after one period before getting pinned midway through the second. Likewise, Danica Cline at 145 pounds hung around at 2-2 after two minutes before being pinned late in the second.  Karley Stukey suffered a late pin in the first period at 105 pounds.

The Panther boys return to action at Hays Friday, and the Lady Panthers head to Wichita Saturday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1674052775471.jpeg" alt="Panther sophomore Jace Schartz tech falled his opponent at 144 pounds." />
 <figcaption>Panther sophomore Jace Schartz tech falled his opponent at 144 pounds.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe gong was busy at the close of Tuesday's Western Athletic Conference dual between Great Bend and Hays. The Panther boys celebrated Senior Night at the GBHS gymnasium with five straight pins to close out a 53-21 win over the Indians. Hays jumped out to an 11-3 lead with wins in two of the first three matches. Kaiden Hoffman ended that run with a pin at 126 pounds. Sixth-ranked Skyler McMullen held off Holden Lind 7-1 at 138 pounds, then Jace Schartz tech-falled his 144-pound opponent 18-3 in the final seconds of his match. Third-ranked Cooper Liles, in his new weight at 150 pounds, gave the Panthers the lead for good with a 21-second pin.Trevin Maciel was pinned by sixth-ranked Dalton Meyers at 157 pounds, but after that it was all Great Bend. Michael Montoya started things off with a pin at 165 pounds, and Matthew Johnson followed with a 36-second pin at 175 pounds. Trenton Kern (190), Keyven Schroeder (215), and Brody Schnoebelen (285) all followed suit. Sixth-ranked Triston Tomlinson grinded out a 6-3 decision against fourth-ranked Grady Lind to open the dual at 106 pounds. Ambrose Kramer (113), Zaiden Burkes (120), and Hayden Kelly (132). Burkes was pinned by his ranked opponent, and Kelly lost a 9-0 decision to top-ranked Harley Zimmerman.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1674052848110.jpeg" alt="Paige Sanders pinned her opponent at 155 pounds." />
 <figcaption>Paige Sanders pinned her opponent at 155 pounds.</figcaption>
 </figure>Senior Night was not as kind to the Lady Panthers. Hays was ranked No. 4 in the Jan. 10 KWCA polls but dropped out of the rankings ahead of Tuesday's dual. The Lady Indians still scored the first 27 points and led 51-6 before hanging on to a 51-30 win.Third-ranked Daizy Gomez stopped the bleeding with a 45-second pin at 125 pounds. Hays wrestlers won the next four matches by fall before Paige Sanders, and Audrey Gutierrez wrestled two scoreless periods at 155 pounds. Sanders eventually got the pin in the third period. Lea Nokes followed with a 90-second pin at 170 pounds, and Natalee Daniels (190) and Haylee Holinde (235) picked up open points to close out the dual.Hannah Crathorne ran into fourth-ranked Tionna Napue at 115 pounds, losing by fall in the first period. Kaylea McMullen trailed 4-3 heading into the final period at 120 pounds. Hays picked up late reversal points to secure a 6-4 decision. Sierra Ferguson made it through a scoreless first period before getting pinned in the second period at 130 pounds. At 135 pounds, Katie Kuhlman trailed 9-0 after two periods and was down 11-0 when she was pinned in the final minute of the match.Jaydon Davis was leading her 140-pound opponent 2-1 after one period before getting pinned midway through the second. Likewise, Danica Cline at 145 pounds hung around at 2-2 after two minutes before being pinned late in the second. Karley Stukey suffered a late pin in the first period at 105 pounds.The Panther boys return to action at Hays Friday, and the Lady Panthers head to Wichita Saturday.

Panther boys win Hays dual; Lady Panthers fall

2022 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Rankings | Week 9 - 1-17-23

Place	 	Team	Record	Points	First Place Votes	Previous Rank

 	3	 	Eastern Florida State 	18-1 	207 	 	6 

 	4	 	Northwest Florida State 	14-2 	198 	 	4 

13	 	Dodge City 	16-2 	117 	 	13

 	18	 	Indian River State	18-3 	72 	 	20 

Receiving Votes: Salt Lake, East Georgia State, North Dakota SCS, Walters State

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574742504364.jpeg" alt="Week 9 - January 17 2023" />
 <figcaption>Week 9 - January 17 2023</figcaption>
 </figure>2022 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Rankings | Week 9 - 1-17-23 	Place	 	Team	Record	Points	First Place Votes	Previous Rank 	1	 	South Georgia Tech	20-1	250	10	2 	2	 	Trinity Valley 	16-1 	216 	 	3 	3	 	Eastern Florida State 	18-1 	207 	 	6 	4	 	Northwest Florida State 	14-2 	198 	 	4 	5	 	Blinn 	15-1 	189 	 	5 	6	 	Gulf Coast State 	16-1 	180 	 	1 	7	 	Southern Idaho 	19-2 	171 	 	7 	8	 	McLennan 	14-1 	162 	 	8 	9	 	Collin 	15-0 	153 	 	9 	10	 	Eastern Arizona 	17-0 	144 	 	10 	11	 	New Mexico 	13-2 	135 	 	11 	12	 	Jones 	11-3 	126 	 	12 	13	 	Dodge City 	16-2 	117 	 	13 	14	 	Wabash Valley 	17-1 	108 	 	14 	15	 	Shelton State 	14-3 	99 	 	15 	16	 	Pensacola State 	15-5 	90 	 	16 	17	 	Three Rivers 	14-2 	81 	 	19 	18	 	Indian River State	18-3 	72 	 	20 	19	 	Barton 	15-3 	63 	 	18 	20	 	Moberly Area	16-2 	54 	 	21 	21	 	Casper 	17-3 	45 	 	23 	22	 	Grayson 	13-3 	36 	 	24 	23	 	Cochise 	15-2 	27 	 	25 	24	 	Butler 	14-3 	18 	 	RV 	25	 	Clarendon 	17-1 	5 	 	17 Receiving Votes: Salt Lake, East Georgia State, North Dakota SCS, Walters State

Lady Cougars fall one spot in NJCAA Top 25 Poll


- Great Bend Lady Panther Basketball coach Cindy Beck will recap
Tuesday's night's 57-50 win at Dodge City.


- We'll hear from Manhattan C.H.E.I.F. head coach Casey Amerince who
will lead his home school team against Great Bend in Thursday's first
round as the Bluestem Classic in El Dorado. He'll tell you what
“Chief” stands for and how their program operates.


- Voice of the Fort Hays State Tigers Gerard Wellbrock

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- Great Bend Lady Panther Basketball coach Cindy Beck will recap
Tuesday's night's 57-50 win at Dodge City.
- We'll hear from Manhattan C.H.E.I.F. head coach Casey Amerince who
will lead his home school team against Great Bend in Thursday's first
round as the Bluestem Classic in El Dorado. He'll tell you what
“Chief” stands for and how their program operates.
- Voice of the Fort Hays State Tigers Gerard Wellbrock
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