GREAT BEND 21 DODGE 14 OT

Western Athletic Conference Great Bend 21, Dodge City 14 OT Hays 48, Ulysses 14 Garden City 35, Liberal 14

Central Kansas League Pratt 37, Hoisington 13 Cimarron 23, Larned 14 Ellsworth 55, Lyons 0 Kingman 28, Hesston 0 Halstead 55, Hillsboro 21 Cheney 27, Smoky Valley 14 Garden Plain 45, Haven 18 Andale 108, Nickerson 0

Area 11-Man Games Conway Springs 36, Ellinwood 0 Russell 22, TMP 0 Medicine Lodge 28, Sterling 12

Area 8-Man Games Sylvan-Lucas 12, Central Plains 6 Dighton 54, Otis-Bison 6 Macksville 58, Ness City 12 Stafford 60, St. John 12 La Crosse 46, Skyline 0 Kinsley 52, Central Christian 38 Victoria 52, Wilson 6 Trego 78, Kiowa County 0 Hodgeman County 38 Bucklin 18 Little River 46, Moundridge 0

Area 6-Man Games Cunningham 46, Pawnee Heights 0 Southern Cloud 86, Chase 38

Western Athletic Conference Great Bend 21, Dodge City 14 OT Hays 48, Ulysses 14 Garden City 35, Liberal 14Central Kansas League Pratt 37, Hoisington 13 Cimarron 23, Larned 14 Ellsworth 55, Lyons 0 Kingman 28, Hesston 0 Halstead 55, Hillsboro 21 Cheney 27, Smoky Valley 14 Garden Plain 45, Haven 18 Andale 108, Nickerson 0Area 11-Man Games Conway Springs 36, Ellinwood 0 Russell 22, TMP 0 Medicine Lodge 28, Sterling 12Area 8-Man Games Sylvan-Lucas 12, Central Plains 6 Dighton 54, Otis-Bison 6 Macksville 58, Ness City 12 Stafford 60, St. John 12 La Crosse 46, Skyline 0 Kinsley 52, Central Christian 38 Victoria 52, Wilson 6 Trego 78, Kiowa County 0 Hodgeman County 38 Bucklin 18 Little River 46, Moundridge 0Area 6-Man Games Cunningham 46, Pawnee Heights 0 Southern Cloud 86, Chase 38

Area High School Football Scores - Week 5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Longtime big league catcher and manager John Wathan announced Wednesday that he will retire after this season, ending a career in professional baseball that included 47 of 51 years spent with the Kansas City Royals.

Nicknamed “Duke,” Wathan was a first-round pick of the Royals in 1971 and eventually spent 10 seasons behind the plate for them. That included his memorable 1980 season in which he hit .305 and helped Kansas City win the AL pennant, and their 1985 season, when he helped the club win its first World Series title in his final year before retiring as a player.

Wathan went into coaching and managed the Royals from 1987 into the 1991 season before spending part of the 1992 season managing the Angels. He also did some broadcasting work for Kansas City before returning to the Royals in a player development role, eventually helping the club win two more AL pennants and the 2015 World Series.

"I’m very fortunate to have worked with the Royals, the classiest organization in baseball, and with so many great people throughout the years,” Wathan said. “I’m grateful for the tremendous support from all the great Royals fans throughout the years, and my wife Nancy and I are proud to have made Kansas City our home and be part of this community.

“This was my dream as a kid," Wathan added, "and I have had a full and blessed life to join this organization at 21 and work here until almost turning 73.”

Wathan's son, Derek, spent a decade playing minor league baseball. His other son, Dusty, played briefly for the Royals and is now the third-base coach of the Phillies. His daughter, Dina, also works for the Royals.

“Not many people walking this earth have done so many things for one organization,” Royals manager J.J. Picollo said. "I want to thank Duke for his complete honesty, regardless of the situation, and how he represents the game of baseball.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Longtime big league catcher and manager John Wathan announced Wednesday that he will retire after this season, ending a career in professional baseball that included 47 of 51 years spent with the Kansas City Royals.Nicknamed “Duke,” Wathan was a first-round pick of the Royals in 1971 and eventually spent 10 seasons behind the plate for them. That included his memorable 1980 season in which he hit .305 and helped Kansas City win the AL pennant, and their 1985 season, when he helped the club win its first World Series title in his final year before retiring as a player.Wathan went into coaching and managed the Royals from 1987 into the 1991 season before spending part of the 1992 season managing the Angels. He also did some broadcasting work for Kansas City before returning to the Royals in a player development role, eventually helping the club win two more AL pennants and the 2015 World Series."I’m very fortunate to have worked with the Royals, the classiest organization in baseball, and with so many great people throughout the years,” Wathan said. “I’m grateful for the tremendous support from all the great Royals fans throughout the years, and my wife Nancy and I are proud to have made Kansas City our home and be part of this community.“This was my dream as a kid," Wathan added, "and I have had a full and blessed life to join this organization at 21 and work here until almost turning 73.”Wathan's son, Derek, spent a decade playing minor league baseball. His other son, Dusty, played briefly for the Royals and is now the third-base coach of the Phillies. His daughter, Dina, also works for the Royals.“Not many people walking this earth have done so many things for one organization,” Royals manager J.J. Picollo said. "I want to thank Duke for his complete honesty, regardless of the situation, and how he represents the game of baseball.”

Longtime Royals catcher, manager John Wathan to retire

Texas Tech heads to
No. 25 Kansas State on Saturday with each trying to reach 2-0 in the
Big 12. The Red Raiders opened conference play by rallying from a
10-point halftime deficit to beat Texas in overtime, while the
Wildcats held off Oklahoma on the road. Kansas State has won six
straight against Texas Tech, which hasn't won in Manhattan since
2008. Kansas State is led by Deuce Vaughn, the Big 12's top rusher,
while the Red Raiders have one of the league's best run defenses.

Texas Tech (3-1, 1-0
Big 12) at No. 25 Kansas State (3-1, 1-0), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN+)

Line: Kansas
State by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Series record:
Kansas State leads 13-9.

Kansas State
followed a stunning loss to Tulane with an equally surprising win
over then-No. 6 Oklahoma last week in Norman, sending the Wildcats
into the AP Top 25 for the first time this season. The challenge now
is to climb the rankings by beating Texas Tech, something they have
done six straight times. The Red Raiders are also trying to build on
the momentum they gained by rallying from a 10-point halftime deficit
to beat Texas in overtime last week. The winner moves to 2-0 in the
conference race and is in good position to challenge for the Big 12
title.

Kansas State RB
Deuce Vaughn, who leads the Big 12 in rushing at 117 yards per game,
will be facing a Texas Tech defense that allowed Texas running back
Bijan Robinson to run for 101 yards and two scores last week. Vaughn
carried 25 times for 116 yards against Oklahoma last week, allowing
Kansas State to control the time of possession.

Texas Tech: QB
Donovan Smith is the Big 12's leading passer with 1,117 yards and
nine touchdowns this season, and he's coming off arguably his best
game of the season against the Longhorns. He was 38 of 56 for 331
yards and two touchdowns without an interception while adding 15
carries for 42 yards and another score. Smith will be facing a Kansas
State pass defense that allowed Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel to throw
for 330 yards and four TDs last week.

Kansas State: QB
Adrian Martinez broke out of a three-game slump to begin his career
in Manhattan with a game to remember against the Sooners. He threw
for 234 yards and a touchdown without an interception, ran for 148
yards and four more scores, and had a 55-yard fourth-quarter run that
helped the Wildcats clinch the win.

Kansas State has won
10 of the last 11 in the series. Texas Tech has not won in Manhattan
since 2008. ... The Red Raiders have not started 2-0 in league play
since 2013, when they won their first four games. ... Texas Tech will
be playing a ranked team for the fourth time in five games with wins
over Houston and Texas and a loss to North Carolina State. The Red
Raiders last faced four consecutive Top 25 teams in 2012, when they
went 2-3 over a five-game stretch. ... Texas Tech converted six
fourth downs against Texas, its most in a game since 2000. ... The
Wildcats had 509 yards total offense against Oklahoma, their most
since piling up 535 against Texas Tech in 2014. ... Vaughn has
eclipsed 100 yards rushing in 14 of his last 19 games. ... Kansas
State DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah has seven forced fumbles in his career,
two shy of tying the school record.

Texas Tech heads to
No. 25 Kansas State on Saturday with each trying to reach 2-0 in the
Big 12. The Red Raiders opened conference play by rallying from a
10-point halftime deficit to beat Texas in overtime, while the
Wildcats held off Oklahoma on the road. Kansas State has won six
straight against Texas Tech, which hasn't won in Manhattan since
2008. Kansas State is led by Deuce Vaughn, the Big 12's top rusher,
while the Red Raiders have one of the league's best run defenses.Texas Tech (3-1, 1-0
Big 12) at No. 25 Kansas State (3-1, 1-0), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN+)Line: Kansas
State by 7 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record:
Kansas State leads 13-9.WHAT’S AT
STAKE?Kansas State
followed a stunning loss to Tulane with an equally surprising win
over then-No. 6 Oklahoma last week in Norman, sending the Wildcats
into the AP Top 25 for the first time this season. The challenge now
is to climb the rankings by beating Texas Tech, something they have
done six straight times. The Red Raiders are also trying to build on
the momentum they gained by rallying from a 10-point halftime deficit
to beat Texas in overtime last week. The winner moves to 2-0 in the
conference race and is in good position to challenge for the Big 12
title.KEY MATCHUPKansas State RB
Deuce Vaughn, who leads the Big 12 in rushing at 117 yards per game,
will be facing a Texas Tech defense that allowed Texas running back
Bijan Robinson to run for 101 yards and two scores last week. Vaughn
carried 25 times for 116 yards against Oklahoma last week, allowing
Kansas State to control the time of possession.PLAYERS TO WATCHTexas Tech: QB
Donovan Smith is the Big 12's leading passer with 1,117 yards and
nine touchdowns this season, and he's coming off arguably his best
game of the season against the Longhorns. He was 38 of 56 for 331
yards and two touchdowns without an interception while adding 15
carries for 42 yards and another score. Smith will be facing a Kansas
State pass defense that allowed Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel to throw
for 330 yards and four TDs last week.Kansas State: QB
Adrian Martinez broke out of a three-game slump to begin his career
in Manhattan with a game to remember against the Sooners. He threw
for 234 yards and a touchdown without an interception, ran for 148
yards and four more scores, and had a 55-yard fourth-quarter run that
helped the Wildcats clinch the win.FACTS &amp;
FIGURESKansas State has won
10 of the last 11 in the series. Texas Tech has not won in Manhattan
since 2008. ... The Red Raiders have not started 2-0 in league play
since 2013, when they won their first four games. ... Texas Tech will
be playing a ranked team for the fourth time in five games with wins
over Houston and Texas and a loss to North Carolina State. The Red
Raiders last faced four consecutive Top 25 teams in 2012, when they
went 2-3 over a five-game stretch. ... Texas Tech converted six
fourth downs against Texas, its most in a game since 2000. ... The
Wildcats had 509 yards total offense against Oklahoma, their most
since piling up 535 against Texas Tech in 2014. ... Vaughn has
eclipsed 100 yards rushing in 14 of his last 19 games. ... Kansas
State DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah has seven forced fumbles in his career,
two shy of tying the school record.

Texas Tech heads to No. 25 K-State as both come off big wins


- Sports in Kansas Chet Kuplan
with a preview of week 5 of the high school football season.


- Hoisington Cardinal head
coach Zach Baird on the eve of Friday's night's homecoming game
against Pratt.


- Great Bend Girls Tennis
Coach Zach Bartel


- New Great Bend High School
swimming coach Klara Gilbert

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- Sports in Kansas Chet Kuplan
with a preview of week 5 of the high school football season.
- Hoisington Cardinal head
coach Zach Baird on the eve of Friday's night's homecoming game
against Pratt.
- Great Bend Girls Tennis
Coach Zach Bartel
- New Great Bend High School
swimming coach Klara Gilbert
- Friday Sports Headlines
- Sounds of the past 24-hours

Friday on Sports Day

Kansas will try to
improve to 5-0 for the first time since 2009 on Saturday when Iowa
State visits Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks are the first team
outside the Top 25 this week after knocking Duke from the ranks of
the unbeaten. The Cyclones will be trying to bounce back from a loss
to Baylor in their Big 12 opener. The Jayhawks are led by quarterback
Jalon Daniels. Iowa State will lean on a defense that leads the Big
12 in scoring and total defense.

Iowa State (3-1, 0-1
Big 12) at Kansas (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Line: Iowa
State by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Kansas will be
trying to go 5-0 for the first time since 2009, when the Jayhawks
reached that mark with a victory over the Cyclones in Lawrence. They
also would likely break into the Top 25 with a victory as the top
team to reside outside the rankings this week. Iowa State will be
trying to rebound from a 31-24 loss to Baylor while extending its win
streak over the Jayhawks to eight games going back to the 2015
season.

Kansas QB Jalon
Daniels has thrown 10 touchdowns passes without an interception over
his last three games. He was especially dynamic last week against
Duke, throwing for 324 yards and four touchdowns while running for 83
yards and another score. He'll be going against an Iowa State defense
that tops the Big 12 in total defense (266 ypg) and scoring defense
(14.5 ppg) and is seventh nationally against the run.

Iowa State:
WR Xavier Hutchinson has followed up a school-record 83 receptions
last season with 36 through four games, including at least eight in
each of them. He is tied for second nationally in catches, 11th in
yards receiving at 100.8 per game and seventh with five touchdown
catches.

Kansas: DE
Lonnie Phelps picked up his fourth sack of the season last week
against Duke, tying him for first in the Big 12 and putting him 11th
in the nation. He'll be going against a Cyclones offensive line that
allowed four sacks last week.

Iowa State has not
lost to Kansas since a 34-14 setback in 2014. The Cyclones won 59-7
last season in Ames. ... The Cyclones lead the Big 12 with eight
takeaways, including four fumble recoveries. ... Iowa State QB Hunter
Dekkers is completing 71.6% of his throws, putting him second in the
conference and in the top 15 nationally. He also has 10 TD passes.
... Iowa State has held 14 of the its last 17 opponents to 350 yards
or fewer in total offense. That includes 150 yards to Iowa this
season. ... Cyclones DE Will McDonald IV has 30 1/2 career sacks, the
most among active FBS players. ... Kansas is the fourth-highest
scoring team in the country at 48.5 points per game. The Jayhawks
have scored 27 touchdowns with two field goals through four games.
They had 32 touchdowns all of last season.

Kansas will try to
improve to 5-0 for the first time since 2009 on Saturday when Iowa
State visits Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks are the first team
outside the Top 25 this week after knocking Duke from the ranks of
the unbeaten. The Cyclones will be trying to bounce back from a loss
to Baylor in their Big 12 opener. The Jayhawks are led by quarterback
Jalon Daniels. Iowa State will lean on a defense that leads the Big
12 in scoring and total defense.Iowa State (3-1, 0-1
Big 12) at Kansas (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)Line: Iowa
State by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record:
Kansas leads 50-45-6.WHAT’S AT
STAKE?Kansas will be
trying to go 5-0 for the first time since 2009, when the Jayhawks
reached that mark with a victory over the Cyclones in Lawrence. They
also would likely break into the Top 25 with a victory as the top
team to reside outside the rankings this week. Iowa State will be
trying to rebound from a 31-24 loss to Baylor while extending its win
streak over the Jayhawks to eight games going back to the 2015
season.KEY MATCHUPKansas QB Jalon
Daniels has thrown 10 touchdowns passes without an interception over
his last three games. He was especially dynamic last week against
Duke, throwing for 324 yards and four touchdowns while running for 83
yards and another score. He'll be going against an Iowa State defense
that tops the Big 12 in total defense (266 ypg) and scoring defense
(14.5 ppg) and is seventh nationally against the run.PLAYERS TO WATCHIowa State:
WR Xavier Hutchinson has followed up a school-record 83 receptions
last season with 36 through four games, including at least eight in
each of them. He is tied for second nationally in catches, 11th in
yards receiving at 100.8 per game and seventh with five touchdown
catches.Kansas: DE
Lonnie Phelps picked up his fourth sack of the season last week
against Duke, tying him for first in the Big 12 and putting him 11th
in the nation. He'll be going against a Cyclones offensive line that
allowed four sacks last week.FACTS &amp;
FIGURESIowa State has not
lost to Kansas since a 34-14 setback in 2014. The Cyclones won 59-7
last season in Ames. ... The Cyclones lead the Big 12 with eight
takeaways, including four fumble recoveries. ... Iowa State QB Hunter
Dekkers is completing 71.6% of his throws, putting him second in the
conference and in the top 15 nationally. He also has 10 TD passes.
... Iowa State has held 14 of the its last 17 opponents to 350 yards
or fewer in total offense. That includes 150 yards to Iowa this
season. ... Cyclones DE Will McDonald IV has 30 1/2 career sacks, the
most among active FBS players. ... Kansas is the fourth-highest
scoring team in the country at 48.5 points per game. The Jayhawks
have scored 27 touchdowns with two field goals through four games.
They had 32 touchdowns all of last season.

Kansas aims for 1st 5-0 start since 2009 when Iowa St visits

The Lady Panther volleyball team already had a convincing win against Dodge City back on Sept. 6. Thursday evening was more of the same at home. Great Bend dominated the first two sets in the best-of-five match 25-11, 25-14, then finished off the Red Demons 25-19 in the third.

"This one is always nice after having a couple losses last weekend," said Lady Panther coach Shelly Duvall. "It builds the girls' confidence back up."

Great Bend scored the first three points of the night, then scored seven-straight points in the middle of the first set to lead 14-2. Makenzie Premer and Valarie Luna each put down blocks, and Paige Thexton added a pair of aces in the run. The blockers were big, especially in the first two sets.

"We put up big blocks tonight," Duvall said. "Having Val back full force makes a big difference. But even our pins are starting to play pretty big at the net. It's big for our defense."

A block from Kara Feist gave the Panthers an early 5-4 lead in the second, and an ace from Lauryn Davis kept the score moving for good at 10-7. Luna and Rylie Duvall came up big at the net with seven of eight points in a stretch to extend the gap to 20-9.

Dodge City played some inspired volleyball in the third set, pulling ahead 14-11 midway through. Cassie Ellegood ended that with a hit, and the Panthers pulled even at 16 with the help of a tip from Luna and an ace from Macy Nachtigal. Great Bend scored 14 of the final 19 points of the match to end the night early.

The Lady Panthers move to 12-7 overall heading into Saturday's home tournament.

<figure>
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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe Lady Panther volleyball team already had a convincing win against Dodge City back on Sept. 6. Thursday evening was more of the same at home. Great Bend dominated the first two sets in the best-of-five match 25-11, 25-14, then finished off the Red Demons 25-19 in the third."This one is always nice after having a couple losses last weekend," said Lady Panther coach Shelly Duvall. "It builds the girls' confidence back up."Great Bend scored the first three points of the night, then scored seven-straight points in the middle of the first set to lead 14-2. Makenzie Premer and Valarie Luna each put down blocks, and Paige Thexton added a pair of aces in the run. The blockers were big, especially in the first two sets."We put up big blocks tonight," Duvall said. "Having Val back full force makes a big difference. But even our pins are starting to play pretty big at the net. It's big for our defense."A block from Kara Feist gave the Panthers an early 5-4 lead in the second, and an ace from Lauryn Davis kept the score moving for good at 10-7. Luna and Rylie Duvall came up big at the net with seven of eight points in a stretch to extend the gap to 20-9.Dodge City played some inspired volleyball in the third set, pulling ahead 14-11 midway through. Cassie Ellegood ended that with a hit, and the Panthers pulled even at 16 with the help of a tip from Luna and an ace from Macy Nachtigal. Great Bend scored 14 of the final 19 points of the match to end the night early.The Lady Panthers move to 12-7 overall heading into Saturday's home tournament.

Lady Panthers sweep Dodge in best-of-five match

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sunday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as scheduled.

The Bucs spent most of this week in the Miami area preparing for the highly-anticipated prime-time matchup featuring quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes to avoid direct contact with Hurricane Ian.

Tampa Bay practiced at the Miami Dolphins' training facility Wednesday and Thursday, when the teams announced the game will be played in its home stadium after assessing damage caused by the storm.

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the many thousands in the Southwest Florida region who have been severely impacted by Hurricane Ian,” the team said in a statement.

“We are also very thankful that the Tampa Bay area was spared the most damaging consequences of this powerful storm,” the statement added. “We have informed the NFL, after consulting with local and state agencies, that we are ready to play Sunday night’s game ... at Raymond James Stadium as originally scheduled.”

If the Bucs and Chiefs had not been able to play in Tampa, the NFL had said the game would have been switched the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium in Minneapolis.

“We would like to thank all of the local government agencies and the thousands of emergency personnel who worked tirelessly over the past few days to ensure that our area would be ready to respond if needed,” the Bucs said. “We would also like to acknowledge the Miami Dolphins organization for their assistance and hospitality in allowing us to use their practice facilities.”

The Glazer family, owners of the Buccaneers, are donating $1 million to assist in relief efforts to organizations that are providing support to those who have been most impacted by the storm in Southwest Florida and throughout the state.

“The destruction suffered in Southwest Florida and the damage inflicted throughout our state will be felt for some time," Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz said in a statement. "It will take entire communities resiliently working together for an extended period and our family is committed to aiding in the recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless people affected, the heroic first responders and all of those helping to keep others safe.”

Brady announced on Twitter he's donating to the Florida Disaster Fund and encouraged others to contribute.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sunday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as scheduled.The Bucs spent most of this week in the Miami area preparing for the highly-anticipated prime-time matchup featuring quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes to avoid direct contact with Hurricane Ian.Tampa Bay practiced at the Miami Dolphins' training facility Wednesday and Thursday, when the teams announced the game will be played in its home stadium after assessing damage caused by the storm.“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the many thousands in the Southwest Florida region who have been severely impacted by Hurricane Ian,” the team said in a statement.“We are also very thankful that the Tampa Bay area was spared the most damaging consequences of this powerful storm,” the statement added. “We have informed the NFL, after consulting with local and state agencies, that we are ready to play Sunday night’s game ... at Raymond James Stadium as originally scheduled.”If the Bucs and Chiefs had not been able to play in Tampa, the NFL had said the game would have been switched the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium in Minneapolis.“We would like to thank all of the local government agencies and the thousands of emergency personnel who worked tirelessly over the past few days to ensure that our area would be ready to respond if needed,” the Bucs said. “We would also like to acknowledge the Miami Dolphins organization for their assistance and hospitality in allowing us to use their practice facilities.”The Glazer family, owners of the Buccaneers, are donating $1 million to assist in relief efforts to organizations that are providing support to those who have been most impacted by the storm in Southwest Florida and throughout the state.“The destruction suffered in Southwest Florida and the damage inflicted throughout our state will be felt for some time," Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz said in a statement. "It will take entire communities resiliently working together for an extended period and our family is committed to aiding in the recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless people affected, the heroic first responders and all of those helping to keep others safe.”Brady announced on Twitter he's donating to the Florida Disaster Fund and encouraged others to contribute.

Buccaneers, Chiefs will play in Tampa as scheduled

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) —
Sunday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas
City Chiefs will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as
scheduled. The Bucs spent most of this week in the Miami area
preparing for the highly-anticipated prime time matchup featuring
quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes to avoid direct contact
with Hurricane Ian. The team practiced at the Miami Dolphins'
training facility Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday, the team said
its stadium could host the game after assessing damage caused by the
storm. The NFL had said the game would be played in Minneapolis if it
couldn't be played in Tampa.

CINCINNATI (AP) —
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained neck and head
injuries after being slammed to the ground Thursday night against the
Cincinnati Bengals, and was stretchered from the field. The Dolphins
said Tagovailoa was conscious and had movement in all his extremities
after being taken by stretcher from the field and to University of
Cincinnati Medical Center. The Dolphins said after their 27-15 loss
to the Bengals that Tagovailoa was expected to be released from the
hospital and fly home with the team. Miami coach Mike McDaniel said
Tagovailoa sustained a concussion when was chased down and sacked by
Josh Tupou with about six minutes left in the first half. He remained
down for more than seven minutes before being loaded on a backboard
and removed via stretcher.

UNDATED (AP) —
Kansas will try to improve to 5-0 for the first time since 2009 on
Saturday when Iowa State visits Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks are
the first team outside the Top 25 this week after knocking Duke from
the ranks of the unbeaten. The Cyclones will be trying to bounce back
from a loss to Baylor in their Big 12 opener. The Jayhawks are led by
quarterback Jalon Daniels. Iowa State will lean on a defense that
leads the Big 12 in scoring and total defense.

UNDATED (AP) — In
a cheeky opening week of conference play in the Big 12, Texas Tech
and Kansas State dealt soon-to-be SEC defectors a loss. The Red
Raiders rallied past then-No. 22 Texas in overtime during the
afternoon slate of games, then the Wildcats sent a shock through
college football when they walked into then-No. 6 Oklahoma and
pranced out with a 41-34 victory. Now, the Red Raiders are headed to
No. 25 Kansas State on Saturday with the winner moving to 2-0 in
league play and getting a nice boost in the race for a spot in the
conference championship game.

UNDATED (AP) — The
first full weekend of conference games in the Big 12 includes a
rematch of last year's championship game as ninth-ranked Oklahoma
State plays at 16th-ranked Baylor. The Bears won the title game last
December. Oklahoma State is the league’s highest-scoring team at
nearly 52 points a game. Baylor opened Big 12 play with a win at Iowa
State. Undefeated Kansas with standout quarterback Jalon Daniels is
home this week against the Cyclones. No. 18 Oklahoma plays at TCU;
No. 25 Kansas State hosts Texas Tech; and West Virginia is at Texas.

WACO, Texas (AP) —
Ninth-ranked Oklahoma State is being fueled by the few inches it came
up short of a Big 12 championship in its last meeting against Baylor.
The Cowboys open conference play Saturday against the No. 16 Bears.
Baylor won last year's title game with a fourth-down stop just short
of the end zone in the final seconds. Cowboys running back Dominic
Richardson says they are using that to fuel them. Baylor won its Big
12 opener at Iowa State. The Bears have won their last nine home
games since Oklahoma State won the COVID-delayed 2020 regular-season
finale there.

FORT WORTH, Texas
(AP) — The 18th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners are playing after a loss
for the first time with new coach Brent Venables when they go to TCU.
The 3-1 Sooners have lost consecutive regular-season games only once
since 1999. The 3-0 Horned Frogs are playing their Big 12 opener with
new coach Sonny Dykes. They average a Big 12-best 8.1 yards per
offensive play. Oklahoma fell behind 14-0 early and never got ahead
in its league opener at home against then-unranked Kansas State. The
Sooners tumbled 12 spots in the AP poll after starting conference
play with a loss for only the second time in 10 seasons.

UNDATED (AP) —
Texas and West Virginia meet Saturday with both teams desperate to
avoid an 0-2 start in the Big 12. West Virginia has recovered from a
slow start to win its last two games behind a maturing run game led
by freshman CJ Donaldson. Texas is still waiting to see if freshman
quarterback Quinn Ewers can finally return after injuring his
clavicle against Alabama. Texas running back Bijan Robinson has been
carrying a football to class this week after his overtime fumble
against Texas Tech set up the winning field goal.

ATLANTA (AP) — Two
months into the season, it looked like the New York Mets were headed
for an NL East runaway. Not so fast was the reply from the reigning
World Series champions. Sparked by two budding stars, the Atlanta
Braves suddenly found their mojo. Now, they’re a mere game behind
the Mets heading into the biggest series of the year, a three-game
set in Atlanta on the final weekend of the regular season. While both
teams have locked up playoff berths, the East champion earns a
first-round bye. Just an enticing, this is the only division race
that hasn't been settled.

Nashville	at	Tampa
Bay	8 p.m.	(Postponed)

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 </figure>TAMPA, Fla. (AP) —
Sunday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas
City Chiefs will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa as
scheduled. The Bucs spent most of this week in the Miami area
preparing for the highly-anticipated prime time matchup featuring
quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes to avoid direct contact
with Hurricane Ian. The team practiced at the Miami Dolphins'
training facility Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday, the team said
its stadium could host the game after assessing damage caused by the
storm. The NFL had said the game would be played in Minneapolis if it
couldn't be played in Tampa.CINCINNATI (AP) —
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained neck and head
injuries after being slammed to the ground Thursday night against the
Cincinnati Bengals, and was stretchered from the field. The Dolphins
said Tagovailoa was conscious and had movement in all his extremities
after being taken by stretcher from the field and to University of
Cincinnati Medical Center. The Dolphins said after their 27-15 loss
to the Bengals that Tagovailoa was expected to be released from the
hospital and fly home with the team. Miami coach Mike McDaniel said
Tagovailoa sustained a concussion when was chased down and sacked by
Josh Tupou with about six minutes left in the first half. He remained
down for more than seven minutes before being loaded on a backboard
and removed via stretcher.UNDATED (AP) —
Kansas will try to improve to 5-0 for the first time since 2009 on
Saturday when Iowa State visits Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks are
the first team outside the Top 25 this week after knocking Duke from
the ranks of the unbeaten. The Cyclones will be trying to bounce back
from a loss to Baylor in their Big 12 opener. The Jayhawks are led by
quarterback Jalon Daniels. Iowa State will lean on a defense that
leads the Big 12 in scoring and total defense.UNDATED (AP) — In
a cheeky opening week of conference play in the Big 12, Texas Tech
and Kansas State dealt soon-to-be SEC defectors a loss. The Red
Raiders rallied past then-No. 22 Texas in overtime during the
afternoon slate of games, then the Wildcats sent a shock through
college football when they walked into then-No. 6 Oklahoma and
pranced out with a 41-34 victory. Now, the Red Raiders are headed to
No. 25 Kansas State on Saturday with the winner moving to 2-0 in
league play and getting a nice boost in the race for a spot in the
conference championship game.UNDATED (AP) — The
first full weekend of conference games in the Big 12 includes a
rematch of last year's championship game as ninth-ranked Oklahoma
State plays at 16th-ranked Baylor. The Bears won the title game last
December. Oklahoma State is the league’s highest-scoring team at
nearly 52 points a game. Baylor opened Big 12 play with a win at Iowa
State. Undefeated Kansas with standout quarterback Jalon Daniels is
home this week against the Cyclones. No. 18 Oklahoma plays at TCU;
No. 25 Kansas State hosts Texas Tech; and West Virginia is at Texas.WACO, Texas (AP) —
Ninth-ranked Oklahoma State is being fueled by the few inches it came
up short of a Big 12 championship in its last meeting against Baylor.
The Cowboys open conference play Saturday against the No. 16 Bears.
Baylor won last year's title game with a fourth-down stop just short
of the end zone in the final seconds. Cowboys running back Dominic
Richardson says they are using that to fuel them. Baylor won its Big
12 opener at Iowa State. The Bears have won their last nine home
games since Oklahoma State won the COVID-delayed 2020 regular-season
finale there.FORT WORTH, Texas
(AP) — The 18th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners are playing after a loss
for the first time with new coach Brent Venables when they go to TCU.
The 3-1 Sooners have lost consecutive regular-season games only once
since 1999. The 3-0 Horned Frogs are playing their Big 12 opener with
new coach Sonny Dykes. They average a Big 12-best 8.1 yards per
offensive play. Oklahoma fell behind 14-0 early and never got ahead
in its league opener at home against then-unranked Kansas State. The
Sooners tumbled 12 spots in the AP poll after starting conference
play with a loss for only the second time in 10 seasons.UNDATED (AP) —
Texas and West Virginia meet Saturday with both teams desperate to
avoid an 0-2 start in the Big 12. West Virginia has recovered from a
slow start to win its last two games behind a maturing run game led
by freshman CJ Donaldson. Texas is still waiting to see if freshman
quarterback Quinn Ewers can finally return after injuring his
clavicle against Alabama. Texas running back Bijan Robinson has been
carrying a football to class this week after his overtime fumble
against Texas Tech set up the winning field goal.ATLANTA (AP) — Two
months into the season, it looked like the New York Mets were headed
for an NL East runaway. Not so fast was the reply from the reigning
World Series champions. Sparked by two budding stars, the Atlanta
Braves suddenly found their mojo. Now, they’re a mere game behind
the Mets heading into the biggest series of the year, a three-game
set in Atlanta on the final weekend of the regular season. While both
teams have locked up playoff berths, the East champion earns a
first-round bye. Just an enticing, this is the only division race
that hasn't been settled.THURSDAY SCORESAMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Detroit	10	Kansas
City	3	Final	Chicago White
Sox	4	Minnesota	3	Final	Boston	5	Baltimore	3	Final	Cleveland	2	Tampa
Bay	1	Final	L.A.
Angels	4	Oakland	2	Final	Seattle	10	Texas	9	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Chicago
Cubs	2	Philadelphia	0	Final	Miami	4	Milwaukee	2	Final	San
Francisco	6	Colorado	4	Final	L.A.
Dodgers	5	San Diego	2	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUE PRESEASONNashville	at	Tampa
Bay	8 p.m.	(Postponed)Final	New
Jersey	5	N-Y Rangers	2	Final	Carolina	5	Florida	2	Final	Winnipeg	4	Montreal	3	Final	Nashville	2	Tampa
Bay	0	Final	St.
Louis	4	Columbus	2	Final	Minnesota	5	Dallas	2	Final
OT	Seattle	4	Vancouver	3	NATIONAL FOOTBALL
LEAGUEFinal	Cincinnati	27	Miami	15	TOP-25 COLLEGE
FOOTBALLFinal	(19)BYU	38	Utah
St.	26

Friday Sports Headlines and scores presented by Barton Community College

DETROIT (AP) — Willi Castro and Javy Báez homered to lead Detroit over the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday for a three-game sweep that moved the Tigers out of last place in the AL Central.

Detroit (63-92) has won six straight, matching its season high and ensuring the Tigers will not lose 100 games. Detroit went 10-9 this year against the Royals (63-93), who dropped into the division cellar.

“We're at 92 losses, so we're not going to celebrate anything, but we're happy to sweep again,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “We're playing better across the board, but as a manager, I know there are a lot of things we can do better. Still, winning is nice.”

The Tigers have gone 8-2 since falling to 55-91 on Sept. 18.

“We've known all year that we can play this well,” Báez said. “The important thing is coming back next season and playing like this right from the start.”

Kansas City stranded 11 runners, raising its two-day total to 24, and went 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

“We needed that big hit and it eluded us for most of the last two days,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “It was good to see a couple of guys put a charge into the ball late in the game, but we were dealing with a pretty big gap by that point.”

Eduardo Rodriguez (5-5) allowed five hits and four walks in 6 2/3 shutout innings, but struggled after Detroit's four-run fifth.

“I feel like everything was working just the way I wanted in the first five innings,” he said. “In my last two innings, I was feeling cold coming off the bench - my body was cold.”

Jonathan Heasley (4-9) gave up five runs — four earned — and six hits in 4 2/3 innings.

“I thought he had good stuff and had control of the game,” Matheny said. “The leadoff walk in the fifth seemed to kind of send him into a spiral. We also had a misplay that turned a tough inning into a really tough one. It's hard to recover from that.”

Before a crowd of just 13,137, Castro put the Tigers ahead with a solo homer in the second but left after straining his left hamstring while running out a fourth-inning double. Castro will miss Detroit's final six games.

Detroit boosted the lead to 5-0 with a four-run fifth. Tucker Barnhart walked, advanced on a wild pitch and scored when first baseman Vinnie Pasquatino couldn't handle Akil Baddoo's hard grounder for an error. Riley Greene followed with an RBI double, and Báez homered over the Tigers bullpen in left.

Barnhart added an RBI single off Scott Barlow in the sixth, and the Tigers scored four more in the seventh. After Max Castillo allowed a single and two walks to starting the innnig, Luke Weaver hit Victor Reyes with his first pitch, Jeimer Candelario followed with a sacrifice fly and Barnhart doubled for a 9-0 lead.

“We get paid for this, so I expect full effort every game,” Hinch said. “I tell these guys all the time to never take one day for granted at this level. These games might be a little calm because of where the two teams are in the standings, but they are playing resolve."

Kansas City's Ryan O'Hearn hit a two-run double in a three-run eighth.

Harold Castro started the day with three straight games with at least three or more hits, -the longest streak by a Tiger since Magglio Ordonez in 2008. Castro went 0 for 4 with a walk.

Hunter Dozier's sixth-inning triple was his fourth at Comerica Park - his most at any road ballpark - while his 10 homers are four more than he has hit at any other opposing stadium. His career batting average in Detroit is only .195, but 17 of his 25 hits have gone for extra bases, giving him a .503 slugging percentage.

He's been a completely different hitter when facing the Tigers at home, batting .261 with one homer and a .413 slugging percentage.

Royals: RHP Brady Singer (10-4, 2.99) is scheduled to start Friday's opener of a season-ending six-game series at Cleveland against RHP Zach Plesac (3-11, 4.39).

Tigers: LHP Scott Alexander (4-10, 4.68) starts Friday's opener of a three-game series against Minnesota ad RHP Joe Ryan (12-8, 3.70).

DETROIT (AP) — Willi Castro and Javy Báez homered to lead Detroit over the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday for a three-game sweep that moved the Tigers out of last place in the AL Central.Detroit (63-92) has won six straight, matching its season high and ensuring the Tigers will not lose 100 games. Detroit went 10-9 this year against the Royals (63-93), who dropped into the division cellar.“We're at 92 losses, so we're not going to celebrate anything, but we're happy to sweep again,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “We're playing better across the board, but as a manager, I know there are a lot of things we can do better. Still, winning is nice.”The Tigers have gone 8-2 since falling to 55-91 on Sept. 18.“We've known all year that we can play this well,” Báez said. “The important thing is coming back next season and playing like this right from the start.”Kansas City stranded 11 runners, raising its two-day total to 24, and went 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position.“We needed that big hit and it eluded us for most of the last two days,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “It was good to see a couple of guys put a charge into the ball late in the game, but we were dealing with a pretty big gap by that point.”Eduardo Rodriguez (5-5) allowed five hits and four walks in 6 2/3 shutout innings, but struggled after Detroit's four-run fifth.“I feel like everything was working just the way I wanted in the first five innings,” he said. “In my last two innings, I was feeling cold coming off the bench - my body was cold.”Jonathan Heasley (4-9) gave up five runs — four earned — and six hits in 4 2/3 innings.“I thought he had good stuff and had control of the game,” Matheny said. “The leadoff walk in the fifth seemed to kind of send him into a spiral. We also had a misplay that turned a tough inning into a really tough one. It's hard to recover from that.”Before a crowd of just 13,137, Castro put the Tigers ahead with a solo homer in the second but left after straining his left hamstring while running out a fourth-inning double. Castro will miss Detroit's final six games.Detroit boosted the lead to 5-0 with a four-run fifth. Tucker Barnhart walked, advanced on a wild pitch and scored when first baseman Vinnie Pasquatino couldn't handle Akil Baddoo's hard grounder for an error. Riley Greene followed with an RBI double, and Báez homered over the Tigers bullpen in left.Barnhart added an RBI single off Scott Barlow in the sixth, and the Tigers scored four more in the seventh. After Max Castillo allowed a single and two walks to starting the innnig, Luke Weaver hit Victor Reyes with his first pitch, Jeimer Candelario followed with a sacrifice fly and Barnhart doubled for a 9-0 lead.“We get paid for this, so I expect full effort every game,” Hinch said. “I tell these guys all the time to never take one day for granted at this level. These games might be a little calm because of where the two teams are in the standings, but they are playing resolve."Kansas City's Ryan O'Hearn hit a two-run double in a three-run eighth.STREAK ENDEDHarold Castro started the day with three straight games with at least three or more hits, -the longest streak by a Tiger since Magglio Ordonez in 2008. Castro went 0 for 4 with a walk.DOZIER'S HOME AWAY FROM HOMEHunter Dozier's sixth-inning triple was his fourth at Comerica Park - his most at any road ballpark - while his 10 homers are four more than he has hit at any other opposing stadium. His career batting average in Detroit is only .195, but 17 of his 25 hits have gone for extra bases, giving him a .503 slugging percentage.He's been a completely different hitter when facing the Tigers at home, batting .261 with one homer and a .413 slugging percentage.UP NEXTRoyals: RHP Brady Singer (10-4, 2.99) is scheduled to start Friday's opener of a season-ending six-game series at Cleveland against RHP Zach Plesac (3-11, 4.39).Tigers: LHP Scott Alexander (4-10, 4.68) starts Friday's opener of a three-game series against Minnesota ad RHP Joe Ryan (12-8, 3.70).

Castro, Báez homer, Tigers sweep Royals 10-3, escape cellar

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

Two of the top runners in Kansas are coming to Great
Bend. For a fourth-straight fall, the Great Bend High School cross country
teams will host a Class 5A regional meet at the Lake Barton course. For a
third-year in that stretch, the Oct. 22 races will also include a Class 2A regional.

“It’s awesome
that, for the fourth year in a row, we’re able to host this,” said GBHS cross
country coach Lyles Lashley. “With the COVID year, we would have had two
classes out all four years, I believe. To be able to bring 24 teams into the
community, knowing we’ll hopefully have a few of the west teams stay the night
in hotels and eat in town, with all the fans, especially since we’ll be done around
lunch time. It’s nice to have them where they can come in and spend the money
in Great Bend.”

The Class 5A
girls, including Great Bend, will run first at 10 a.m. The Lady Panthers
dominated the regional field last year, placing all five scorers in the
top-eight to finish with 30 points. Maize South, who returns on Oct. 22,
finished second with 69 points. Great Bend went on to finish third at state,
and reigning state champion Mill Valley has moved to Class 6A.

“It’s nice to
be able to come out and run on our course because we obviously have a big home-course
advantage running out there with all the turns, and knowing the knicks and
knacks of the course,” Lashley said. “It’s definitely a blessing for us.”

Salina Central
sophomore Katelyn Rupe medaled in tennis instead of cross country as freshman,
but set school records last spring with gold medals in the 1600m and 3200m
runs. She won the Rim Rock Invitational this year in a state-best 17:45. 

Stanton County
senior Chesney Peterson returns to Great Bend after winning the Class 2A regional
and state title last fall. In May, Peterson tied Jackie Stiles, becoming just the second female
athlete in state history to capture 400, 800, 1600, and 3200m golds in one
state track meet, and she did so with some of the best times in state history.
The same day Rupe ran in Rim Rock, Peterson ran a sub-18 time in an uncontested
race on her home course in Stanton County. On the track, Peterson ranks No. 4 all-time in the state's 800m ranks, No. 13 in the 1600m run, and top-25 in the 3200m run.

“You can come
out to the course and see two of the best girls in a long time come out and
compete at our course, and have a chance to root on the Panthers, too,” Lashley
said.

The Class 5A
boys’ regional is slated for a 10:40 a.m. start. Panther senior Kaiden Esfeld
won last year’s regional crown in 16:29, 20 seconds slower than the
course-record of 16:09 he set earlier this season. Esfeld went on to finish
third at state.

Peterson and
the rest of the Class 2A girls, including Ellinwood, will run at 11:20 a.m.
Stanton County has won the last three Class 2A titles. The Class 2A boys will
begin at noon. &nbsp;The Stanton County boys
have won two of the last three Class 2A crowns.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664486805000.jpeg" alt="The Lady Panther cross country team will defend its regional title at home on Oct. 22." />
 <figcaption>The Lady Panther cross country team will defend its regional title at home on Oct. 22.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostTwo of the top runners in Kansas are coming to Great
Bend. For a fourth-straight fall, the Great Bend High School cross country
teams will host a Class 5A regional meet at the Lake Barton course. For a
third-year in that stretch, the Oct. 22 races will also include a Class 2A regional.“It’s awesome
that, for the fourth year in a row, we’re able to host this,” said GBHS cross
country coach Lyles Lashley. “With the COVID year, we would have had two
classes out all four years, I believe. To be able to bring 24 teams into the
community, knowing we’ll hopefully have a few of the west teams stay the night
in hotels and eat in town, with all the fans, especially since we’ll be done around
lunch time. It’s nice to have them where they can come in and spend the money
in Great Bend.”The Class 5A
girls, including Great Bend, will run first at 10 a.m. The Lady Panthers
dominated the regional field last year, placing all five scorers in the
top-eight to finish with 30 points. Maize South, who returns on Oct. 22,
finished second with 69 points. Great Bend went on to finish third at state,
and reigning state champion Mill Valley has moved to Class 6A.“It’s nice to
be able to come out and run on our course because we obviously have a big home-course
advantage running out there with all the turns, and knowing the knicks and
knacks of the course,” Lashley said. “It’s definitely a blessing for us.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664487404775.jpeg" alt="Salina Central sophomore Katelyn Rupe" />
 <figcaption>Salina Central sophomore Katelyn Rupe</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Central
sophomore Katelyn Rupe medaled in tennis instead of cross country as freshman,
but set school records last spring with gold medals in the 1600m and 3200m
runs. She won the Rim Rock Invitational this year in a state-best 17:45. Stanton County
senior Chesney Peterson returns to Great Bend after winning the Class 2A regional
and state title last fall. In May, Peterson tied Jackie Stiles, becoming just the second female
athlete in state history to capture 400, 800, 1600, and 3200m golds in one
state track meet, and she did so with some of the best times in state history.
The same day Rupe ran in Rim Rock, Peterson ran a sub-18 time in an uncontested
race on her home course in Stanton County. On the track, Peterson ranks No. 4 all-time in the state's 800m ranks, No. 13 in the 1600m run, and top-25 in the 3200m run.“You can come
out to the course and see two of the best girls in a long time come out and
compete at our course, and have a chance to root on the Panthers, too,” Lashley
said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664487771652.jpeg" alt="Stanton County senior Chesney Peterson" />
 <figcaption>Stanton County senior Chesney Peterson</figcaption>
 </figure>The Class 5A
boys’ regional is slated for a 10:40 a.m. start. Panther senior Kaiden Esfeld
won last year’s regional crown in 16:29, 20 seconds slower than the
course-record of 16:09 he set earlier this season. Esfeld went on to finish
third at state.Peterson and
the rest of the Class 2A girls, including Ellinwood, will run at 11:20 a.m.
Stanton County has won the last three Class 2A titles. The Class 2A boys will
begin at noon. &nbsp;The Stanton County boys
have won two of the last three Class 2A crowns.

Cross country regionals, top talent return to Lake Barton Oct. 22

For the second time this season Theo Leveque of the Barton Community College men's cross country team has been tabbed the KJCCC Cross Country Male Athlete of the Week.

Coming off an individual title two weeks ago at the Carol Swenson Invitational, Leveque continued his early season success producing a third-place finish in the field of 66 participants. Clocking a 26:09.68 in his inaugural collegiate 8K race, the freshman was the top KJCCC and NJCAA competitor.

Leveque and the Cougars will return to competition on October 14th at the Ollie Isom Invitational held in El Dodora, KS. Start times for the event will feature the Lady Cougars kicking things off at 5:30 p.m. with the Barton men to follow.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664470978458.jpeg" alt="Barton Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Barton Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>For the second time this season Theo Leveque of the Barton Community College men's cross country team has been tabbed the KJCCC Cross Country Male Athlete of the Week.Coming off an individual title two weeks ago at the Carol Swenson Invitational, Leveque continued his early season success producing a third-place finish in the field of 66 participants. Clocking a 26:09.68 in his inaugural collegiate 8K race, the freshman was the top KJCCC and NJCAA competitor.Leveque and the Cougars will return to competition on October 14th at the Ollie Isom Invitational held in El Dodora, KS. Start times for the event will feature the Lady Cougars kicking things off at 5:30 p.m. with the Barton men to follow.

Leveque collects second KJCCC weekly Cross Country honor

For the fourth time this season, Hanna Miller of the Barton Community College volleyball team has been named the KJCCC Division I Defensive Player of the Week.

Miller helped lead the Cougars to a much needed fifth set road victory in Colby Community College. Anchoring the back line, the sophomore recorded a team high 25 digs marking her eighth match of the season with 20+ digs averaging 5.0 per set. Miller was also perfect on the reception end posting a 20-for-20 in service received.

Most recently, the Cougars dropped a four set loss Wednesday night to receiving votes Hutchinson Community College dropping Barton to 13-4 on the season and 2-4 in KJCCC Conference Play. The Cougars will wrap up their two game homestead Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. against Garden City Community College.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664445731987.jpeg" alt="Barton Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Barton Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>For the fourth time this season, Hanna Miller of the Barton Community College volleyball team has been named the KJCCC Division I Defensive Player of the Week.Miller helped lead the Cougars to a much needed fifth set road victory in Colby Community College. Anchoring the back line, the sophomore recorded a team high 25 digs marking her eighth match of the season with 20+ digs averaging 5.0 per set. Miller was also perfect on the reception end posting a 20-for-20 in service received.Most recently, the Cougars dropped a four set loss Wednesday night to receiving votes Hutchinson Community College dropping Barton to 13-4 on the season and 2-4 in KJCCC Conference Play. The Cougars will wrap up their two game homestead Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. against Garden City Community College.

Barton's Miller collects fourth KJCCC defensive player of the week honor

After an eleven day layoff, style points were out the window Wednesday evening in Garden City as the 9th ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team scored an early second half goal in holding on for a 1-0 victory at Garden City Community College.

The Cougars' lone goal came just 2:34 into second half play as Genildo Postimo rattled the net for the third time of the season tapping in Baptiste Susini's through ball controlled off Tajay Grant's near-side cross.

Barton's fifth straight victory improves the Cougars to 5-1 atop the West Division standings and 10-2 on the year while Garden City remains winless in conference play at 0-5 in dropping to 4-8 overall.

The Cougars' next game comes Friday in North Newton in a 6:30 p.m. kick against the junior varsity squad of Bethel College before having a quick turnaround and long trip on Saturday for a 6:00 p.m. battle at the East's co-leader and 13th ranked Red Ravens of Coffeyville Community College.

The 12th ranked Barton Community College women's soccer team showed no signs of an 11-day layoff as the Cougars notched a 5-1 victory Wednesday afternoon at Garden City Community College.

Winners of seven straight, the Cougars improve to 6-0 in the KJCCC West and 10-1 overall while the Broncbusters drop their seventh straight result falling to 0-6 in conference play and 4-7 on the season. Barton continues the road trip with a Saturday drive to 20th ranked Coffeyville Community College for a 4:00 p.m. kick.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664445496722.jpeg" alt="Read complete story at bartonsports.com" />
 <figcaption>Read complete story at bartonsports.com</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON MEN 1 GARDEN CITY 0After an eleven day layoff, style points were out the window Wednesday evening in Garden City as the 9th ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team scored an early second half goal in holding on for a 1-0 victory at Garden City Community College.The Cougars' lone goal came just 2:34 into second half play as Genildo Postimo rattled the net for the third time of the season tapping in Baptiste Susini's through ball controlled off Tajay Grant's near-side cross.Barton's fifth straight victory improves the Cougars to 5-1 atop the West Division standings and 10-2 on the year while Garden City remains winless in conference play at 0-5 in dropping to 4-8 overall.The Cougars' next game comes Friday in North Newton in a 6:30 p.m. kick against the junior varsity squad of Bethel College before having a quick turnaround and long trip on Saturday for a 6:00 p.m. battle at the East's co-leader and 13th ranked Red Ravens of Coffeyville Community College.BARTON WOMEN 5 GARDEN CITY 1The 12th ranked Barton Community College women's soccer team showed no signs of an 11-day layoff as the Cougars notched a 5-1 victory Wednesday afternoon at Garden City Community College.Winners of seven straight, the Cougars improve to 6-0 in the KJCCC West and 10-1 overall while the Broncbusters drop their seventh straight result falling to 0-6 in conference play and 4-7 on the season. Barton continues the road trip with a Saturday drive to 20th ranked Coffeyville Community College for a 4:00 p.m. kick.

Barton Men and Women pick up wins at Garden City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are hopeful that Harrison Butker, their big-legged kicker whom they so sorely missed last week in Indianapolis, will be able to play when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

The Chiefs used journeyman Matt Ammendola the past two weeks in place of Butker, who sprained his plant ankle when he slipped on the shoddy turf in Arizona in Week 1.

But after a solid job in a win over the Chargers, Ammendola missed an early extra point in Indianapolis and then a chip-shot field goal that would have extended the Kansas City lead to seven.

Instead, the Colts seized the momentum and marched downfield for the go-ahead touchdown in the closing seconds, and the margin in the 20-17 loss for Kansas City wound up being that missed field goal with 8:41 left to play.

“Harrison will go ahead and do a little bit today,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday, “and we'll just play it by ear.”

The Chiefs are still hedging their bets, though. They waived Ammendola, who had won a five-way kicking competition to be the fill-in guy, and signed former Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad.

He would be promoted to the active roster if Butker remains unavailable.

Wright appeared in three games for Pittsburgh two years ago and 14 games for Jacksonville, where he connected on 21 of 24 field goals and 13 of 15 extra points. The former Central Florida standout's career long is 56 yards.

“I don't know (about Wright) other than his workout out here. I haven't been in a game with him,” Reid said. “He had a good workout yesterday and you would hope that transfers in. He does have some experience.”

Just not the same level as Butker, who has emerged alongside Baltimore's Justin Tucker as one of the NFL's best kickers.

He has converted 94% of his extra points and 90% of his field-goal tries during five-plus seasons, including a 54-yarder made while nursing a sore ankle against the Cardinals.

And Butker might have the strongest leg in the league, with 21 makes over 50 yards and a career-best of 58 yards, which gives Kansas City a chance to score any time it crosses midfield.

One thing that could factor into the decision to play him: the location of the game.

As of Wednesday, the Chiefs were still due to play Sunday night on the natural grass surface at Tampa Bay, which was getting dumped on courtesy of Hurricane Ian and could be somewhat compromised.

If the NFL decides to move the game, it would be played on the artificial surface inside U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.

“We're not sure where we're going to play,” Reid said, “but wherever we need to go, we'll go. We'll get ourselves ready for that. When the league announces it, we'll move forward in that direction. But right now we know nothing.

"And listen, my heart goes out to the people of Tampa. I haven't quite followed it and know how much it's hit or will hit, but from what I've heard it could be a big one. My heart goes out to them.”

NOTES: The Chiefs activated CB Nazeeh Johnson from the practice squad Wednesday. They also signed LB Elijah Lee, who was waived the previous day, to replace him on the practice squad. ... The Chiefs signed DT Cortez Broughton to the practice squad this week. The seventh-round pick of the Chargers in 2019 spent last season on the Kansas City practice squad. He'd been waived with an injury designation in July and placed on the reserve/PUP list after clearing waivers. ... DE Mike Danna (calf), RB Ronald Jones II (illness) and WR Mecole Hardman (bruised foot) did not practice Wednesday, though Reid sounded optimistic that Hardman will play on Sunday. “I think the heel affected him a bit this past week,” Reid said.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are hopeful that Harrison Butker, their big-legged kicker whom they so sorely missed last week in Indianapolis, will be able to play when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Wherever the game is played.The Chiefs used journeyman Matt Ammendola the past two weeks in place of Butker, who sprained his plant ankle when he slipped on the shoddy turf in Arizona in Week 1.But after a solid job in a win over the Chargers, Ammendola missed an early extra point in Indianapolis and then a chip-shot field goal that would have extended the Kansas City lead to seven.Instead, the Colts seized the momentum and marched downfield for the go-ahead touchdown in the closing seconds, and the margin in the 20-17 loss for Kansas City wound up being that missed field goal with 8:41 left to play.“Harrison will go ahead and do a little bit today,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday, “and we'll just play it by ear.”The Chiefs are still hedging their bets, though. They waived Ammendola, who had won a five-way kicking competition to be the fill-in guy, and signed former Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad.He would be promoted to the active roster if Butker remains unavailable.Wright appeared in three games for Pittsburgh two years ago and 14 games for Jacksonville, where he connected on 21 of 24 field goals and 13 of 15 extra points. The former Central Florida standout's career long is 56 yards.“I don't know (about Wright) other than his workout out here. I haven't been in a game with him,” Reid said. “He had a good workout yesterday and you would hope that transfers in. He does have some experience.”Just not the same level as Butker, who has emerged alongside Baltimore's Justin Tucker as one of the NFL's best kickers.He has converted 94% of his extra points and 90% of his field-goal tries during five-plus seasons, including a 54-yarder made while nursing a sore ankle against the Cardinals.And Butker might have the strongest leg in the league, with 21 makes over 50 yards and a career-best of 58 yards, which gives Kansas City a chance to score any time it crosses midfield.One thing that could factor into the decision to play him: the location of the game.As of Wednesday, the Chiefs were still due to play Sunday night on the natural grass surface at Tampa Bay, which was getting dumped on courtesy of Hurricane Ian and could be somewhat compromised.If the NFL decides to move the game, it would be played on the artificial surface inside U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.“We're not sure where we're going to play,” Reid said, “but wherever we need to go, we'll go. We'll get ourselves ready for that. When the league announces it, we'll move forward in that direction. But right now we know nothing."And listen, my heart goes out to the people of Tampa. I haven't quite followed it and know how much it's hit or will hit, but from what I've heard it could be a big one. My heart goes out to them.”NOTES: The Chiefs activated CB Nazeeh Johnson from the practice squad Wednesday. They also signed LB Elijah Lee, who was waived the previous day, to replace him on the practice squad. ... The Chiefs signed DT Cortez Broughton to the practice squad this week. The seventh-round pick of the Chargers in 2019 spent last season on the Kansas City practice squad. He'd been waived with an injury designation in July and placed on the reserve/PUP list after clearing waivers. ... DE Mike Danna (calf), RB Ronald Jones II (illness) and WR Mecole Hardman (bruised foot) did not practice Wednesday, though Reid sounded optimistic that Hardman will play on Sunday. “I think the heel affected him a bit this past week,” Reid said.

Chiefs hopeful star kicker Harrison Butker can play vs Bucs

The Barton Community College volleyball team's rally fell short Wednesday evening at the Barton Gym as Garden City Community College won in five 15-25, 29-27, 25-21, 21-25, and 15-11.

The Cougars' loss to Garden City was the first in the lopsided historical series, snapping Barton's 45 match and 17 home match streak against the Broncbusters.

Barton also drops to 2-5 in conference action and 13-5 overall while Garden City ends their three match drought improving to 4-4 in league and 16-7 on the season.

The Cougars next two matches are on the road beginning on Monday at Pratt Community College followed by a Wednesday trip to Dodge City Community College. A 6:30 p.m. first serve is slated for each contest.

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 </figure>The Barton Community College volleyball team's rally fell short Wednesday evening at the Barton Gym as Garden City Community College won in five 15-25, 29-27, 25-21, 21-25, and 15-11.The Cougars' loss to Garden City was the first in the lopsided historical series, snapping Barton's 45 match and 17 home match streak against the Broncbusters.Barton also drops to 2-5 in conference action and 13-5 overall while Garden City ends their three match drought improving to 4-4 in league and 16-7 on the season.The Cougars next two matches are on the road beginning on Monday at Pratt Community College followed by a Wednesday trip to Dodge City Community College. A 6:30 p.m. first serve is slated for each contest.

Barton Volleyball taken down in five hosting Garden City

Fresh off record best performances the last time on the links, the Barton Community College men's golf team stayed hot through two rounds of the NJCAA National Championship Preview before tougher conditions during Wednesday's final haul around Newton's Sand Creek Station Golf Course dropped the Cougars into a final 8th place.

The Cougars' Tuesday morning round of 5-over 293 was good for 4th place of the fifteen field team but despite a three stroke improvement in the afternoon of 2-over 290 slipped Barton into the 5th spot.

As conditions toughened with just three teams shooting sub-300 and one having a better final round than its previous two rounds, Barton carded a 24-over 312 to slip three spots into the final eighth spot at 31-over 895.

Barton finished four strokes behind 12th ranked Indian Hills Community College and four strokes better than 5th ranked Midland College.

Second ranked New Mexico Junior College rallied in the final round to take the title at 6-under 858 in bettering top ranked Hutchinson Community College's 3-under 861.

Axel Bolander, posting a program record low round in Barton's last tournament, led the Cougars with a tie for 10th place of the 83-participant field. Bolander fired a morning third best 2-under 70, slipped into 7th with an even par 72 afternoon round, then finished up with a 4-over 76 for a final 2-over 218. Carding a field second best fourteen birdies and playing a fourth best 4-under on the par 5's, the par 3's took its toll at 4-over during the three rounds including a double bogey Wednesday off-setting four birdies on the day.

Contrary to Bolander's hiccups on the par 3's, Otto Heden was second best in the field on the short holes at 2-under amongst his ten birdies during the two days. Heden opened up with a sixth best 1-under 70, falling to an eventual tie for 22nd at 6-over 222 following 75 and 76 final rounds.

Tied at 37th, Ethan Bonnett played the par 4's in a field 8th best 1-over, finishing at 10-over 226 carding a 75, an even par 72, and final round 79.

Tom Lehmann placed 63rd at 16-over 232 (77-73-82) while Warathan Thamachok rounded out the Barton entries in a tie for 66th at 18-over 234 (80-73-81)

Barton will have a few weeks away from competition before hosting the Barton Invitational held October 10-11 at Lake Barton Golf Course.

<figure>
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 </figure>Fresh off record best performances the last time on the links, the Barton Community College men's golf team stayed hot through two rounds of the NJCAA National Championship Preview before tougher conditions during Wednesday's final haul around Newton's Sand Creek Station Golf Course dropped the Cougars into a final 8th place.The Cougars' Tuesday morning round of 5-over 293 was good for 4th place of the fifteen field team but despite a three stroke improvement in the afternoon of 2-over 290 slipped Barton into the 5th spot.As conditions toughened with just three teams shooting sub-300 and one having a better final round than its previous two rounds, Barton carded a 24-over 312 to slip three spots into the final eighth spot at 31-over 895.Barton finished four strokes behind 12th ranked Indian Hills Community College and four strokes better than 5th ranked Midland College.Second ranked New Mexico Junior College rallied in the final round to take the title at 6-under 858 in bettering top ranked Hutchinson Community College's 3-under 861.Axel Bolander, posting a program record low round in Barton's last tournament, led the Cougars with a tie for 10th place of the 83-participant field. Bolander fired a morning third best 2-under 70, slipped into 7th with an even par 72 afternoon round, then finished up with a 4-over 76 for a final 2-over 218. Carding a field second best fourteen birdies and playing a fourth best 4-under on the par 5's, the par 3's took its toll at 4-over during the three rounds including a double bogey Wednesday off-setting four birdies on the day.Contrary to Bolander's hiccups on the par 3's, Otto Heden was second best in the field on the short holes at 2-under amongst his ten birdies during the two days. Heden opened up with a sixth best 1-under 70, falling to an eventual tie for 22nd at 6-over 222 following 75 and 76 final rounds.Tied at 37th, Ethan Bonnett played the par 4's in a field 8th best 1-over, finishing at 10-over 226 carding a 75, an even par 72, and final round 79.Tom Lehmann placed 63rd at 16-over 232 (77-73-82) while Warathan Thamachok rounded out the Barton entries in a tie for 66th at 18-over 234 (80-73-81)Barton will have a few weeks away from competition before hosting the Barton Invitational held October 10-11 at Lake Barton Golf Course.

Barton men's golf places 8th at NJCAA Championship Preview

DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit his 507th home run, Detroit got nine innings from its bullpen and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.

MJ Melendez led off the game with a home run for Kansas City, and Cabrera hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the inning. He has 1,845 RBIs, moving him past Carl Yastrzemski for 12th place on the career list.

“It was a good pitch to a really good hitter,” Royals starter Daniel Lynch said. “I don't get as upset about those, because I executed my pitch. One of the best to ever do this just got me.”

Scheduled Tigers starter Matt Manning was scratched just before game time because of arm fatigue. He doesn't expect to pitch again this season.

“I wanted to be precautionary,” Manning said. “With the position we're in, I was just looking more toward 2023 and not wanting to risk anything.”

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said preliminary tests didn't show any significant issues.

“They came back exactly as we expected,” he said. “A little bit of fatigue and a little bit of inflammation. He's going to get further evaluations, but the good news is we feel he'll be fine.”

Will Vest pitched the first inning, allowing Melendez's homer, and the next six relievers combined for eight shutout innings. Gregory Soto pitched the ninth for his 29th save.

Daniel Norris (1-0) was credited with the win after pitching two scoreless innings.

“It's tricky, because you expect to see one pitcher two or three times and then maybe a reliever or two,” Melendez said. “Instead, we were facing a different pitcher with different stuff almost every inning.”

The Tigers need one win in their last eight games to avoid 100 losses.

“It has been a frustrating season, because we have known all year that we were better than we were playing,” said Eric Haase, who scored on Cabrera's homer and caught all seven pitchers. “This is what we should have been doing all year.”

Kansas City had 10 hits and six walks, but Kyle Isbel was thrown out stealing twice and the Royals left 13 batters on base.

“When you face seven relievers, you figure you will run into one who doesn't have his best stuff,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “That didn't happen tonight. We had plenty of guys on base - I think we had a runner in every inning other than (the third and) the ninth - we just couldn't get the big hit we needed.

"We definitely left some money on the table.”

Lynch (4-12) allowed two runs on five hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out four.

“I thought his changeup really stood out tonight - he was able to use it in big situations - but his slider was good and he had a good fastball,” Matheny said.

The Tigers loaded the bases with one out in the third, but Cabrera bounced into a 6-4-3 double play.

Kansas City loaded the bases in the sixth and seventh innings, but Andrew Chafin came out of the bullpen to retire Melendez in the sixth, then got out of his own jam in the seventh by striking out Hunter Dozier and getting Drew Waters to ground out.

Because Manning was listed as the starting pitcher on A.J. Hinch's lineup card, he will be listed in the box score and credited with an appearance. However, because he didn't pitch to the first batter of the game, Vest gets credit for the first start of his 88-game major-league career.

In fact, Vest said he doesn't remember ever starting a game in his life, dating back to Little League.

Melendez's 18th homer moves him into sole possession of seventh place for a Royals rookie. He needs one more to tie Eric Hosmer (2011) for sixth and two to move into a tie for fourth with Mark Quinn (2000) and Bobby Witt Jr., who has 20 this season.

Harold Castro entered the game with three or more hits in his last three games, one short of the longest streak by a Tiger in the last 85 years. Castro entered the game in the ninth inning as a pinch runner, replacing Cabrera, but the game does not count against his streak since he didn't bat. Willie Horton had a four-game streak in 1965, as did Magglio Ordonez in 2008. Ty Cobb (1907) and Gee Walker (1936) hold the franchise record at five games.

The teams will decide their 19-game season series on Thursday. Eduardo Rodriguez (4-5, 4.37) is scheduled to start for the Tigers against Jonathan Heasley (4-8, 4.87).

DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit his 507th home run, Detroit got nine innings from its bullpen and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.MJ Melendez led off the game with a home run for Kansas City, and Cabrera hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the inning. He has 1,845 RBIs, moving him past Carl Yastrzemski for 12th place on the career list.“It was a good pitch to a really good hitter,” Royals starter Daniel Lynch said. “I don't get as upset about those, because I executed my pitch. One of the best to ever do this just got me.”Scheduled Tigers starter Matt Manning was scratched just before game time because of arm fatigue. He doesn't expect to pitch again this season.“I wanted to be precautionary,” Manning said. “With the position we're in, I was just looking more toward 2023 and not wanting to risk anything.”Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said preliminary tests didn't show any significant issues.“They came back exactly as we expected,” he said. “A little bit of fatigue and a little bit of inflammation. He's going to get further evaluations, but the good news is we feel he'll be fine.”Will Vest pitched the first inning, allowing Melendez's homer, and the next six relievers combined for eight shutout innings. Gregory Soto pitched the ninth for his 29th save.Daniel Norris (1-0) was credited with the win after pitching two scoreless innings.“It's tricky, because you expect to see one pitcher two or three times and then maybe a reliever or two,” Melendez said. “Instead, we were facing a different pitcher with different stuff almost every inning.”The Tigers need one win in their last eight games to avoid 100 losses.“It has been a frustrating season, because we have known all year that we were better than we were playing,” said Eric Haase, who scored on Cabrera's homer and caught all seven pitchers. “This is what we should have been doing all year.”Kansas City had 10 hits and six walks, but Kyle Isbel was thrown out stealing twice and the Royals left 13 batters on base.“When you face seven relievers, you figure you will run into one who doesn't have his best stuff,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “That didn't happen tonight. We had plenty of guys on base - I think we had a runner in every inning other than (the third and) the ninth - we just couldn't get the big hit we needed."We definitely left some money on the table.”Lynch (4-12) allowed two runs on five hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out four.“I thought his changeup really stood out tonight - he was able to use it in big situations - but his slider was good and he had a good fastball,” Matheny said.The Tigers loaded the bases with one out in the third, but Cabrera bounced into a 6-4-3 double play.Kansas City loaded the bases in the sixth and seventh innings, but Andrew Chafin came out of the bullpen to retire Melendez in the sixth, then got out of his own jam in the seventh by striking out Hunter Dozier and getting Drew Waters to ground out.STATISTICAL ANOMALYBecause Manning was listed as the starting pitcher on A.J. Hinch's lineup card, he will be listed in the box score and credited with an appearance. However, because he didn't pitch to the first batter of the game, Vest gets credit for the first start of his 88-game major-league career.In fact, Vest said he doesn't remember ever starting a game in his life, dating back to Little League.MOVING UP THE LISTMelendez's 18th homer moves him into sole possession of seventh place for a Royals rookie. He needs one more to tie Eric Hosmer (2011) for sixth and two to move into a tie for fourth with Mark Quinn (2000) and Bobby Witt Jr., who has 20 this season.STREAK STILL ALIVEHarold Castro entered the game with three or more hits in his last three games, one short of the longest streak by a Tiger in the last 85 years. Castro entered the game in the ninth inning as a pinch runner, replacing Cabrera, but the game does not count against his streak since he didn't bat. Willie Horton had a four-game streak in 1965, as did Magglio Ordonez in 2008. Ty Cobb (1907) and Gee Walker (1936) hold the franchise record at five games.UP NEXTThe teams will decide their 19-game season series on Thursday. Eduardo Rodriguez (4-5, 4.37) is scheduled to start for the Tigers against Jonathan Heasley (4-8, 4.87).

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State barged into the Top 25 after its win at Oklahoma on Saturday night, and there's a good argument to be made that the Wildcats' biggest rival — just down Interstate 70 — deserves to be there, too.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State barged into the Top 25 after its win at Oklahoma on Saturday night, and there's a good argument to be made that the Wildcats' biggest rival — just down Interstate 70 — deserves to be there, too.As it stands, Kansas is just outside of the rankings. You read that correctly.The long-downtrodden Jayhawks are among the 21 of 131 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision that have yet to lose this season. They knocked Duke from those ranks Saturday, which was enough for Kansas to show up on 43 of the 63 Top 25 ballots — leaving them just a few points behind the 25th-ranked Wildcats.Asked whether he puts any stock in it, Kansas coach Lance Leipold replied Tuesday: “I have not. Never have.”There's a lot of folks in the Sunflower State that do, though.Only five states have multiple programs in the Top 25. Kansas could become the sixth if the Jayhawks and Wildcats can inch their way one spot higher. Kansas (4-0) plays Iowa State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence — a place that sold out last week for the first time in years, while Kansas State (3-1) hosts Texas Tech the same day.The schools haven't been ranked at the same time since Oct. 14, 2007, when the Jayhawks were 15th and the Wildcats No. 25. That was the year Kansas won the Orange Bowl and tied its best-ever finish of seventh in the AP poll.“National recognition — and recognition as a whole — is something that obviously we strive for,” Leipold said of the rankings, “but we don't control it, so let's get back to what we can control. If you spend a lot of time worrying about if you should or shouldn't, you probably won't be very long anyway.”Most Kansas fans typically turn their attention to basketball at this time of the year — to the defending national champion Jayhawks. The football fans that are scattered across the state usually have to pin all their hopes on the Wildcats, who have been to bowl games 10 of the past 12 seasons.Yet the “house divided” flags waving outside of homes from the Missouri border to the Colorado border are flying proudly for the first time in more than a decade.Make no mistake: Leipold hears the chatter. He sees more people showing up for his weekly news conference, and it is impossible for him to avoid a schedule that's rapidly filling with interview requests.“It makes good stories,” he admitted, “but again, I want to keep this team in a good mindset. Stay focused on Iowa State. We left a lot of things out there Saturday that we have to get better at, and I don't know if you can keep winning games if some of those things keep stacking up on you at the wrong time.”It took Kansas State about six hours to move on from its win over Oklahoma: The Wildcats didn't get home from Norman until about 3 a.m. Sunday, then went through normal treatments and game film before getting back to practice Monday to prepare for Texas Tech.Much like Leipold, that's exactly how Kansas State coach Chris Klieman prefers it: Don't dwell on success. Get right back to work, and keep working to ensure more success.There are plenty of folks patting the Wildcats on the back after rebounding from a brutal loss to Tulane with their stirring upset of the Sooners. But as Klieman noted Tuesday, as quickly as the Wildcats went from downtrodden to darlings, they could be headed the other way with a loss to the Red Raiders.“It's one-week seasons,” Klieman said. “It's hard to predict what's going to happen in any conference, in any league, so we'll play them when we play them, where they ask us to play them. Our guys are just excited to be 1-0 in league play and that's the most important thing for us, trying to continue to play well in the league”