Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference:

No. 21 Colorado (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) at Texas Tech (6-3, 4-2), 4 p.m. ET, Saturday (Fox)

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/deion-sanders-colorado-8a14d499c23b28b8b08841cce360863d">Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes</a>&nbsp;play their first November game tied for second place in the conference. They got in that position and moved up two spots in the AP poll even during their open date last weekend, when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-tech-iowa-state-top-25-79eff8f96f9e2aad1ae781c4b5b6808f">Texas Tech won at previously-undefeated Iowa State</a>&nbsp;to leave No. 9 BYU as the only Big 12 team without a loss. That upset for the Red Raiders came after back-to-back losses. Colorado and Texas Tech are already bowl eligible and go into the final stretch of the regular season in contention for a spot in the Big 12 championship game that matches the 16-team league's top two finishers. Colorado’s two-way standout Travis Hunter is second in the Big 12 with eight TD catches and third with 757 yards receiving, and at cornerback is tied for the conference lead with seven pass breakups.

No. 9 BYU (8-0, 5-0, No. 9 CFP) and Utah (4-4, 1-4) play for the first time since 2021.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/byu-utah-rivalry-top-25-506d9db53b79cc8aaa125048dd76dd34">Their instate “Holy War” matchup is getting revived</a>&nbsp;in their first season together as conference foes since 2010, when both were in the Mountain West. The Cougars are one of only five undefeated FBS teams. Utah went into its first Big 12 season as one of the league's preseason favorites, but has a four-game losing streak since winning at Oklahoma State (3-6, 0-6). This will be the 102nd meeting between the Utah-based schools, but BYU recognizes only 95 games since the private school officially began playing intercollegiate football in 1922.

TCU receiver Jack Bech has nine touchdown catches, the most in the Big 12 and tied for the most among Power Four players. The former LSU transfer has two TD catches in three of the last six games. He is second in the league with 102.6 yards receiving per game and his 51 catches are a career high, surpassing 43 as a freshman with the Tigers in 2021.

No. 17 Iowa State (7-1, 4-1) goes for its seventh consecutive Big 12 road victory Saturday, which would extend a school record. The Cyclones play Kansas (2-6, 1-4) at Arrowhead Stadium. ... Oklahoma State (3-6, 0-6), which is at TCU on Saturday, has to win the rest of its regular season games to avoid its first losing season since 2005. That was Mike Gundy's first season as head coach and the last time the Cowboys missed a bowl game. ... Baylor (5-4, 3-3) is going into an open date after a last-play field goal to beat TCU. That was after Texas Tech beat Iowa State with a last-minute TD last Saturday. Those are among 12 go-ahead scores in the final minute of games for Big 12 teams, the most in the country this season.

Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby leads all Big 12 quarterbacks with six rushing touchdowns, and West Virginia's Garrett Greene tops league QBs with 443 rushing yards. The former Big East rival teams meet Saturday. Greene ran for 154 yards and three TDs in a 42-21 home win over Cincinnati last season. Sorsby is also one of the league's top passers, throwing for 263.5 yards per game while completing 172 of 262 passes (65.6%) with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731074327435.jpeg" alt="University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders reacts during the loss to Kansas State on Oct. 12. The Buffaloes take a 6-2 record on the road to Texas Tech Saturday. (photo by Mike Courson/Great Bend Post)" />
 <figcaption>University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders reacts during the loss to Kansas State on Oct. 12. The Buffaloes take a 6-2 record on the road to Texas Tech Saturday. (photo by Mike Courson/Great Bend Post)</figcaption>
 </figure>Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference:<h2>Game of the week</h2>No. 21 Colorado (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) at Texas Tech (6-3, 4-2), 4 p.m. ET, Saturday (Fox)<a href="https://apnews.com/article/deion-sanders-colorado-8a14d499c23b28b8b08841cce360863d">Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes</a>&nbsp;play their first November game tied for second place in the conference. They got in that position and moved up two spots in the AP poll even during their open date last weekend, when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texas-tech-iowa-state-top-25-79eff8f96f9e2aad1ae781c4b5b6808f">Texas Tech won at previously-undefeated Iowa State</a>&nbsp;to leave No. 9 BYU as the only Big 12 team without a loss. That upset for the Red Raiders came after back-to-back losses. Colorado and Texas Tech are already bowl eligible and go into the final stretch of the regular season in contention for a spot in the Big 12 championship game that matches the 16-team league's top two finishers. Colorado’s two-way standout Travis Hunter is second in the Big 12 with eight TD catches and third with 757 yards receiving, and at cornerback is tied for the conference lead with seven pass breakups.<h2>The undercard</h2>No. 9 BYU (8-0, 5-0, No. 9 CFP) and Utah (4-4, 1-4) play for the first time since 2021.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/byu-utah-rivalry-top-25-506d9db53b79cc8aaa125048dd76dd34">Their instate “Holy War” matchup is getting revived</a>&nbsp;in their first season together as conference foes since 2010, when both were in the Mountain West. The Cougars are one of only five undefeated FBS teams. Utah went into its first Big 12 season as one of the league's preseason favorites, but has a four-game losing streak since winning at Oklahoma State (3-6, 0-6). This will be the 102nd meeting between the Utah-based schools, but BYU recognizes only 95 games since the private school officially began playing intercollegiate football in 1922.<h2>Impact player</h2>TCU receiver Jack Bech has nine touchdown catches, the most in the Big 12 and tied for the most among Power Four players. The former LSU transfer has two TD catches in three of the last six games. He is second in the league with 102.6 yards receiving per game and his 51 catches are a career high, surpassing 43 as a freshman with the Tigers in 2021.<h2>Inside the numbers</h2>No. 17 Iowa State (7-1, 4-1) goes for its seventh consecutive Big 12 road victory Saturday, which would extend a school record. The Cyclones play Kansas (2-6, 1-4) at Arrowhead Stadium. ... Oklahoma State (3-6, 0-6), which is at TCU on Saturday, has to win the rest of its regular season games to avoid its first losing season since 2005. That was Mike Gundy's first season as head coach and the last time the Cowboys missed a bowl game. ... Baylor (5-4, 3-3) is going into an open date after a last-play field goal to beat TCU. That was after Texas Tech beat Iowa State with a last-minute TD last Saturday. Those are among 12 go-ahead scores in the final minute of games for Big 12 teams, the most in the country this season.<h2>Rushing QBs</h2>Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby leads all Big 12 quarterbacks with six rushing touchdowns, and West Virginia's Garrett Greene tops league QBs with 443 rushing yards. The former Big East rival teams meet Saturday. Greene ran for 154 yards and three TDs in a 42-21 home win over Cincinnati last season. Sorsby is also one of the league's top passers, throwing for 263.5 yards per game while completing 172 of 262 passes (65.6%) with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions.

Big 12: No. 21 Colorado still in thick of Big 12 race; No. 9 BYU still undefeated

&nbsp;MANHATTAN, Kan. –&nbsp;Using a strong first half from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/temira-poindexter/11861">Temira Poindexter</a>, (13/13) K-State eased past Belmont, 82-56, at Bramlage Coliseum on Thursday night.

Poindexter led all scorers with 23 points, including 19 in the first half which featured five 3-pointers. The forward from Sapulpa, Oklahoma, finished 9-of-16 from the field including 5-of-11 from long range. She also filled up her stat line with four rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks.

Senior forward&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kennedy-taylor/11860">Kennedy Taylor</a>&nbsp;made her first K-State start and responded with 18 points, including 12 in the second half, on 6-of-10 shooting and a 6-of-8 effort from the foul line and hauled in five rebounds.

Sophomore guard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/zyanna-walker/11859">Zyanna Walker</a>&nbsp;carded 14 points, five assists, six rebounds and three steals, while senior guard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jaelyn-glenn/11850">Jaelyn Glenn</a>&nbsp;notched 10 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals.

HOW IT HAPPENED - K-State (2-0) used a 15-2 run midway through the first quarter to build a 19-10 lead before Belmont (0-1) cut the deficit to three, 19-16, at the end of the frame. Poindexter registered six of K-State's 15 points during the run.

- The Wildcats used a 12-0 run to begin the second quarter to boost its lead to 31-16 with 5:48 remaining in the opening half. Poindexter registered eight of the 12 points during the run, carding her fourth 3-pointer of the first half with 6:11 to play.

- Poindexter cashed in her fifth 3-pointer of the first half with 3:14 remaining and followed with a fastbreak layup with 2:43 left to give the Wildcats their halftime lead of 42-24.

- A three-point play from Walker with 6:50 to play in the third quarter gave the Wildcats their largest of the night at 22, 50-28.

- After the Bruins narrowed the deficit to 15, 50-35, the Wildcats used a 12-3 run to close the third quarter to build a 65-40 lead. Taylor scored eight of the final 12 points of the frame for K-State.

- In the fourth quarter, K-State would shoot over 50.0 percent (54.5 percent) for the second time on Thursday night and edge the Bruins in the frame, 17-16.

- The Wildcats finished the night shooting 51.7 percent (31-of-60) from the field including 40.9 percent (9-of-22) from deep.

- K-State held Belmont to 31.3 percent (21-of-67) shooting including 18.2 percent (4-of-22) from long range.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731073987631.png" alt="Jaelyn Glenn during Thursday's win against Belmont. (photo by Avery Reed/K-State Sports)" />
 <figcaption>Jaelyn Glenn during Thursday's win against Belmont. (photo by Avery Reed/K-State Sports)</figcaption>
 </figure>From K-State Sports&nbsp;MANHATTAN, Kan. –&nbsp;Using a strong first half from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/temira-poindexter/11861">Temira Poindexter</a>, (13/13) K-State eased past Belmont, 82-56, at Bramlage Coliseum on Thursday night.Poindexter led all scorers with 23 points, including 19 in the first half which featured five 3-pointers. The forward from Sapulpa, Oklahoma, finished 9-of-16 from the field including 5-of-11 from long range. She also filled up her stat line with four rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks.Senior forward&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kennedy-taylor/11860">Kennedy Taylor</a>&nbsp;made her first K-State start and responded with 18 points, including 12 in the second half, on 6-of-10 shooting and a 6-of-8 effort from the foul line and hauled in five rebounds.Sophomore guard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/zyanna-walker/11859">Zyanna Walker</a>&nbsp;carded 14 points, five assists, six rebounds and three steals, while senior guard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jaelyn-glenn/11850">Jaelyn Glenn</a>&nbsp;notched 10 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals.HOW IT HAPPENED - K-State (2-0) used a 15-2 run midway through the first quarter to build a 19-10 lead before Belmont (0-1) cut the deficit to three, 19-16, at the end of the frame. Poindexter registered six of K-State's 15 points during the run.- The Wildcats used a 12-0 run to begin the second quarter to boost its lead to 31-16 with 5:48 remaining in the opening half. Poindexter registered eight of the 12 points during the run, carding her fourth 3-pointer of the first half with 6:11 to play.- Poindexter cashed in her fifth 3-pointer of the first half with 3:14 remaining and followed with a fastbreak layup with 2:43 left to give the Wildcats their halftime lead of 42-24.- A three-point play from Walker with 6:50 to play in the third quarter gave the Wildcats their largest of the night at 22, 50-28.- After the Bruins narrowed the deficit to 15, 50-35, the Wildcats used a 12-3 run to close the third quarter to build a 65-40 lead. Taylor scored eight of the final 12 points of the frame for K-State.- In the fourth quarter, K-State would shoot over 50.0 percent (54.5 percent) for the second time on Thursday night and edge the Bruins in the frame, 17-16.- The Wildcats finished the night shooting 51.7 percent (31-of-60) from the field including 40.9 percent (9-of-22) from deep.- K-State held Belmont to 31.3 percent (21-of-67) shooting including 18.2 percent (4-of-22) from long range.

No. 18 K-State women sail past Belmont 82-56

Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit announced Thursday that his beloved dog, Ben, died at age 10.

Ben was a golden retriever who gained fame for regularly accompanying Herbstreit to games and even appearing on set and the sideline.

Herbstreit, who calls college football on ESPN and NFL games on Amazon Prime Video,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KirkHerbstreit/status/1854589587051430022">posted on X</a>&nbsp;that cancer had spread through his dog's organs and “there was nothing left we could do — we had to let him go.”

The 55-year-old former Ohio State quarterback said he's had dogs his whole life but “Ben was 1 on 1.”

Ben last traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, for the Hoosiers’ game against Washington on Oct. 26. His friendliness and frolicking made him a favorite with players, coaches and fans, and condolences poured in online.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kirk-herbstreit-ben-95e8790e5899951b1a342d6c62ce74e0">Herbstreit told The Associated Press last year</a>&nbsp;that Ben provided a piece of home on the road.

“Just having him come out with me is the best companion you can hope for. He’s super chill and welcoming,” Herbstreit said before an NFL game last December in Las Vegas. “What’s cool is taking him to the games. Both production groups have got to know him. He’s really become part of the team. If I don’t bring him to the meetings, people ask.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731073590352.jpeg" alt="FILE - ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit and his dog Ben watch players warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit and his dog Ben watch players warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)</figcaption>
 </figure>Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit announced Thursday that his beloved dog, Ben, died at age 10.Ben was a golden retriever who gained fame for regularly accompanying Herbstreit to games and even appearing on set and the sideline.Herbstreit, who calls college football on ESPN and NFL games on Amazon Prime Video,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KirkHerbstreit/status/1854589587051430022">posted on X</a>&nbsp;that cancer had spread through his dog's organs and “there was nothing left we could do — we had to let him go.”The 55-year-old former Ohio State quarterback said he's had dogs his whole life but “Ben was 1 on 1.”Ben last traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, for the Hoosiers’ game against Washington on Oct. 26. His friendliness and frolicking made him a favorite with players, coaches and fans, and condolences poured in online.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kirk-herbstreit-ben-95e8790e5899951b1a342d6c62ce74e0">Herbstreit told The Associated Press last year</a>&nbsp;that Ben provided a piece of home on the road.“Just having him come out with me is the best companion you can hope for. He’s super chill and welcoming,” Herbstreit said before an NFL game last December in Las Vegas. “What’s cool is taking him to the games. Both production groups have got to know him. He’s really become part of the team. If I don’t bring him to the meetings, people ask.”

Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit's popular dog, Ben, dies

BALTIMORE (AP) — Facing his largest deficit in three years, Lamar Jackson led Baltimore back with another dazzling display. He danced along the sideline on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Ravens/status/1854726688963182938" target="_blank">one scramble</a>, turning a potential 20-yard loss into a 10-yard gain. He left his feet while throwing the&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Ravens/status/1854740533463171405" target="_blank">winning touchdown pass</a>, finding Rashod Bateman in the end zone with a flick of a wrist and a follow through that looked almost like a basketball player’s. Jackson threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes, and the Ravens stopped Cincinnati on a 2-point conversion with 38 seconds remaining to hold off the Bengals 35-34 on Thursday night. The Ravens rallied from a 21-7 third-quarter deficit, overcoming a huge game from Cincinnati receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has looked good in his first week back at practice after being sidelined by Achilles tendinitis and is on track to make his season debut Sunday against Tampa Bay. McCaffrey&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/san-francisco-49ers-christian-mccaffrey-579aef10380142b18e265e4c659411a7">returned to practice on Monday</a>&nbsp;and has made it through three days of work on the field without any setbacks, leading coach Kyle Shanahan to say he expects his star back to play. “He’s been awesome these last two days,” Shanahan told&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KNBR/status/1854707403817992210" target="_blank">radio station KNBR</a>&nbsp;on Thursday. “You never know (about) a setback or anything, but these two days have been great, and I expect to see him out there.”&nbsp;McCaffrey led the NFL last season with 2,023 yards from scrimmage and was tied for the league lead with 21 touchdowns as he helped lead San Francisco to the Super Bowl.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Audi Crooks scored 16 points, Addy Brown had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 8 Iowa State beat Indiana State 64-42 on Thursday night. Crooks scored in double figures for the 34th straight game and had eight rebounds. Brown, a sophomore, had the 11th double-double of her career. Sydney Harris added 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting for the Cyclones (2-0). Emily Ryan was scoreless but had eight rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals. Keslyn Secrist and Deja Jones each scored 12 points for Indiana State (0-2). Emily Ryan went scoreless but grabbed eight rebounds and dished out seven assists.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James has been assigned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate, putting him on the roster in time for the South Bay Lakers’ season opener this weekend. The Lakers announced the move Thursday for James, the 20-year-old son of LeBron James. Bronny has played in three games for the Lakers, scoring four points in 13 combined minutes of action.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2024/lebron-and-bronny-james-make-history-as-the-nbas-first-father-son-duo-to-play-together/" target="_blank">LeBron and Bronny made NBA history</a>&nbsp;on Oct. 22 when they became the first father and son to play together during the Lakers’ season-opening win over Minnesota. Bronny then&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebron-james-bronny-james-lakers-d72419c3dbe88e6c86e8bedda8910dc0">scored his first NBA basket</a>&nbsp;for the Lakers in Cleveland on Oct. 30 at the arena where he watched his father as a child. But LeBron and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakers-bronny-reddick-e99fe792df4b26074407c4c8694060db">the Lakers have already said</a>&nbsp;Bronny will spend ample time this season with their G League affiliate as he works on his game.

THURSDAY SCORES National Football League Baltimore 35, Cincinnati 34

NCAA Women Top-25 No. 2 Connecticut 86, Boston University 32

No. 15 North Carolina 77, UNC Wilmington 50

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707734642080.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>BALTIMORE (AP) — Facing his largest deficit in three years, Lamar Jackson led Baltimore back with another dazzling display. He danced along the sideline on&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Ravens/status/1854726688963182938" target="_blank">one scramble</a>, turning a potential 20-yard loss into a 10-yard gain. He left his feet while throwing the&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Ravens/status/1854740533463171405" target="_blank">winning touchdown pass</a>, finding Rashod Bateman in the end zone with a flick of a wrist and a follow through that looked almost like a basketball player’s. Jackson threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes, and the Ravens stopped Cincinnati on a 2-point conversion with 38 seconds remaining to hold off the Bengals 35-34 on Thursday night. The Ravens rallied from a 21-7 third-quarter deficit, overcoming a huge game from Cincinnati receiver Ja’Marr Chase.SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has looked good in his first week back at practice after being sidelined by Achilles tendinitis and is on track to make his season debut Sunday against Tampa Bay. McCaffrey&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/san-francisco-49ers-christian-mccaffrey-579aef10380142b18e265e4c659411a7">returned to practice on Monday</a>&nbsp;and has made it through three days of work on the field without any setbacks, leading coach Kyle Shanahan to say he expects his star back to play. “He’s been awesome these last two days,” Shanahan told&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/KNBR/status/1854707403817992210" target="_blank">radio station KNBR</a>&nbsp;on Thursday. “You never know (about) a setback or anything, but these two days have been great, and I expect to see him out there.”&nbsp;McCaffrey led the NFL last season with 2,023 yards from scrimmage and was tied for the league lead with 21 touchdowns as he helped lead San Francisco to the Super Bowl.AMES, Iowa (AP) — Audi Crooks scored 16 points, Addy Brown had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 8 Iowa State beat Indiana State 64-42 on Thursday night. Crooks scored in double figures for the 34th straight game and had eight rebounds. Brown, a sophomore, had the 11th double-double of her career. Sydney Harris added 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting for the Cyclones (2-0). Emily Ryan was scoreless but had eight rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals. Keslyn Secrist and Deja Jones each scored 12 points for Indiana State (0-2). Emily Ryan went scoreless but grabbed eight rebounds and dished out seven assists.EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James has been assigned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate, putting him on the roster in time for the South Bay Lakers’ season opener this weekend. The Lakers announced the move Thursday for James, the 20-year-old son of LeBron James. Bronny has played in three games for the Lakers, scoring four points in 13 combined minutes of action.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2024/lebron-and-bronny-james-make-history-as-the-nbas-first-father-son-duo-to-play-together/" target="_blank">LeBron and Bronny made NBA history</a>&nbsp;on Oct. 22 when they became the first father and son to play together during the Lakers’ season-opening win over Minnesota. Bronny then&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebron-james-bronny-james-lakers-d72419c3dbe88e6c86e8bedda8910dc0">scored his first NBA basket</a>&nbsp;for the Lakers in Cleveland on Oct. 30 at the arena where he watched his father as a child. But LeBron and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lakers-bronny-reddick-e99fe792df4b26074407c4c8694060db">the Lakers have already said</a>&nbsp;Bronny will spend ample time this season with their G League affiliate as he works on his game.THURSDAY SCORES National Football League Baltimore 35, Cincinnati 34NCAA Women Top-25 No. 2 Connecticut 86, Boston University 32No. 8 Iowa State 64, Indiana State 42No. 11 Duke 83, Liberty 67No. 12 Baylor 85, Incarnate Word 33No. 13 Kansas State 82, Belmont 56No. 15 North Carolina 77, UNC Wilmington 50No. 18 Maryland 70, Coppin State 47Illinois 83, No. 19 Florida State 74No. 22 Kentucky 70, Northern Kentucky 41Harvard 72, No. 25 Indiana 68

Friday's Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and fellow pitcher Luis Gil from the New York Yankees were chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest.

The top pick in the 2023 amateur draft, Skenes dazzled during his first major league season. After making his debut on May 11, he was such an immediate sensation that he was selected to start the All-Star Game for the National League on July 16 in Texas.

The 22-year-old right-hander finished 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts. He struck out 170 batters and walked 32 in 133 innings.

Skenes received nine of 11 first-place votes for the NL award from a panel of baseball writers and broadcasters. Results were announced by the publication Thursday.

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill got the other two first-place votes and came in second.

Gil went 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA in 29 starts for the American League champions. He had 171 strikeouts in 151 2/3 innings.

The 26-year-old righty was picked first on six ballots for the AL prize. Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser was the runner-up with three first-place votes, and Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller finished third with two.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731011421421.png" alt="Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes winds up during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)" />
 <figcaption>Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes winds up during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and fellow pitcher Luis Gil from the New York Yankees were chosen rookies of the year by Baseball Digest.The top pick in the 2023 amateur draft, Skenes dazzled during his first major league season. After making his debut on May 11, he was such an immediate sensation that he was selected to start the All-Star Game for the National League on July 16 in Texas.The 22-year-old right-hander finished 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts. He struck out 170 batters and walked 32 in 133 innings.Skenes received nine of 11 first-place votes for the NL award from a panel of baseball writers and broadcasters. Results were announced by the publication Thursday.San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill got the other two first-place votes and came in second.Gil went 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA in 29 starts for the American League champions. He had 171 strikeouts in 151 2/3 innings.The 26-year-old righty was picked first on six ballots for the AL prize. Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser was the runner-up with three first-place votes, and Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller finished third with two.

Paul Skenes and Luis Gil win Baseball Digest rookie of the year awards

By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports Info

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/nixon_kassidy_bbcx">Kassidy Nixon</a>&nbsp;of the No. 7 ranked Barton Community College volleyball team has been named the Week 11 KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week.

The sophomore outside hitter led the Cougars to a pair of conference sweeps last week while also capturing the program's second straight and programs 22nd Jayhawk Conference title.

Turning in an all-around performance for the week, Nixon swung it at a .264 mark, averaging 3.17 kills per set on 54 swings and defensively with 3.00 digs per set.

Nixon started her week recording her third straight and 12th double-double of the season behind 13 kills and 13 digs in a quick 3-0 sweep over Hutchinson Community College.

The sophomore concluded the regular season with six kills, five digs while serving up a trio of Barton's 11 service aces in Barton's conference clinching 3-0 win at Cloud County Community College.

Nixon becomes the fifth different Cougar to earn weekly conference honors joining&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/stankovic_elena_icdc">Elena Stankovic</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/kaneko_mina_z3c5">Mina Kaneko</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_phoebe_zp2h">Phoebe Reyes</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/danenberg_naya_4891">Naya Danenberg</a>'s consecutive honors in week four and five respectively.

Tonight, Barton opens postseason play at 6:30 p.m. hosting Pratt Community College in the first round of the Region 6/Plains District Tournament. A Cougar victory would continue the Cougars' hosting this weekend with Saturday's semifinal matches and the championship on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

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 </figure>By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports Info<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/nixon_kassidy_bbcx">Kassidy Nixon</a>&nbsp;of the No. 7 ranked Barton Community College volleyball team has been named the Week 11 KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week.The sophomore outside hitter led the Cougars to a pair of conference sweeps last week while also capturing the program's second straight and programs 22nd Jayhawk Conference title.Turning in an all-around performance for the week, Nixon swung it at a .264 mark, averaging 3.17 kills per set on 54 swings and defensively with 3.00 digs per set.Nixon started her week recording her third straight and 12th double-double of the season behind 13 kills and 13 digs in a quick 3-0 sweep over Hutchinson Community College.The sophomore concluded the regular season with six kills, five digs while serving up a trio of Barton's 11 service aces in Barton's conference clinching 3-0 win at Cloud County Community College.Nixon becomes the fifth different Cougar to earn weekly conference honors joining&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/stankovic_elena_icdc">Elena Stankovic</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/kaneko_mina_z3c5">Mina Kaneko</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_phoebe_zp2h">Phoebe Reyes</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/danenberg_naya_4891">Naya Danenberg</a>'s consecutive honors in week four and five respectively.Tonight, Barton opens postseason play at 6:30 p.m. hosting Pratt Community College in the first round of the Region 6/Plains District Tournament. A Cougar victory would continue the Cougars' hosting this weekend with Saturday's semifinal matches and the championship on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

Barton's Nixon earns conference Offensive Player of the Week honors

- We'll get you ready for round 2 between Great Bend and Hays Friday night at Memorial Stadium in the Regional Round of the 5A Playoffs as Head Coach Erin Beck joins us in studio. He'll be joined by Sophomore's Kale Kern and Cooper Ohnmacht.

- Hoisington volleyball coach Mykela Riedl who will recap the Cardinals historic season that ended with a 3rd place finish at the 3A State Tournament.

- Barton Soccer coach Rafael Simmons recaps Wednesday's playoff game in Missouri with Jefferson College.&nbsp;

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 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W24rhMyLGPQ?si=mHS40kfbgkVq_Qjm" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>- We'll get you ready for round 2 between Great Bend and Hays Friday night at Memorial Stadium in the Regional Round of the 5A Playoffs as Head Coach Erin Beck joins us in studio. He'll be joined by Sophomore's Kale Kern and Cooper Ohnmacht.- Hoisington volleyball coach Mykela Riedl who will recap the Cardinals historic season that ended with a 3rd place finish at the 3A State Tournament.- Barton Soccer coach Rafael Simmons recaps Wednesday's playoff game in Missouri with Jefferson College.&nbsp;- Thursday Sports Headlines- Sounds of the past 24-hours-&nbsp;

Thursday on Sports Day(Watch)

By TODD MOORE Barton Sports Info

Scoring a pair of goals in each half Wednesday afternoon in Park Hills, Missouri, the Barton Community College men's soccer team maximized its 1,100 mile round-trip with a 4-1 victory over Jefferson College in the semifinal round of the Region 6/Plains District Tournament.

Improving to 11-6-3 on the season, the Cougars will now take on familiar title game foe Cowley College (12-1-3) at 7:00 p.m. Saturday in a neutral site Chanute, Kansas, at the Chanute Sports Complex. The 5th ranked Tigers defeated Seward County 4-0 in the other semifinal game held in Arkansas City. Jefferson College ends the year at 3-11-5

Barton dropped a 2-1 decision to Cowley in last year's championship game with this season's matchups decided on a 2-0 loss in Arkansas City before playing to a 2-2 draw October 19th on the Cougars' home turf.

A corner kick set piece put the Cougars on the board 11:51 left in first half action on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dominguez_giminez_diogo_5r55">Diogo Giminez</a>' rise-n-shine header dumping&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/lyra_pedro_w5wg">Pedro Lyra</a>'s sent ball to the back post.

Shy of five minutes later,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dos_santos_lucas_jzie">Lucas Dos Santos</a>' picked a fellow defender's pocket deep in the Cougars' offensive end to quickly flick a pass over to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/pico_abedul_joaquin_39tv">Joaquin Pico Abedul</a>&nbsp;in drilling mid-net giving Barton a two-goal momentum lead to halftime.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/bergamin_gabriel_93fg">Gabriel Bergamin</a>, who would have the shutout ruined with just 3:10 left on a fluke caromed ball off the crossbar from a 25-yard free kick, provided the Cougars a big 1v1 save protecting the two-goal lead with 29 minutes left.

The gap remained steady until 8:09 remaining when&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/kanku_loic_7v7s">Loic Kanku</a>'s cross was met mid-flight by Lyra as the one-touch strike pushed the margin to three.

Three minutes later&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/camara_isoumail_tn7x">Isoumail Camara</a>&nbsp;rattled the nets to close out Barton's scoring, slicing through the defense in receiving Giminez' nifty through ball for the Cougars' then 4-0 lead with 5:10 remaining.

Barton Scoring 33:09:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dominguez_giminez_diogo_5r55">Diogo Giminez</a>&nbsp;(6); Assist:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/lyra_pedro_w5wg">Pedro Lyra</a>&nbsp;(2) 37:28:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/pico_abedul_joaquin_39tv">Joaquin Pico Abedul</a>&nbsp;(7); Assist:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dos_santos_lucas_jzie">Lucas Dos Santos</a>&nbsp;( 5) 81:51:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/lyra_pedro_w5wg">Pedro Lyra</a>&nbsp;(4); Assist:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/kanku_loic_7v7s">Loic Kanku</a>&nbsp;(5) 84:50:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/camara_isoumail_tn7x">Isoumail Camara</a>&nbsp;(3); Assist:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dominguez_giminez_diogo_5r55">Diogo Giminez</a>&nbsp;(4)

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoScoring a pair of goals in each half Wednesday afternoon in Park Hills, Missouri, the Barton Community College men's soccer team maximized its 1,100 mile round-trip with a 4-1 victory over Jefferson College in the semifinal round of the Region 6/Plains District Tournament.Improving to 11-6-3 on the season, the Cougars will now take on familiar title game foe Cowley College (12-1-3) at 7:00 p.m. Saturday in a neutral site Chanute, Kansas, at the Chanute Sports Complex. The 5th ranked Tigers defeated Seward County 4-0 in the other semifinal game held in Arkansas City. Jefferson College ends the year at 3-11-5Barton dropped a 2-1 decision to Cowley in last year's championship game with this season's matchups decided on a 2-0 loss in Arkansas City before playing to a 2-2 draw October 19th on the Cougars' home turf.A corner kick set piece put the Cougars on the board 11:51 left in first half action on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dominguez_giminez_diogo_5r55">Diogo Giminez</a>' rise-n-shine header dumping&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/lyra_pedro_w5wg">Pedro Lyra</a>'s sent ball to the back post.Shy of five minutes later,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dos_santos_lucas_jzie">Lucas Dos Santos</a>' picked a fellow defender's pocket deep in the Cougars' offensive end to quickly flick a pass over to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/pico_abedul_joaquin_39tv">Joaquin Pico Abedul</a>&nbsp;in drilling mid-net giving Barton a two-goal momentum lead to halftime.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/bergamin_gabriel_93fg">Gabriel Bergamin</a>, who would have the shutout ruined with just 3:10 left on a fluke caromed ball off the crossbar from a 25-yard free kick, provided the Cougars a big 1v1 save protecting the two-goal lead with 29 minutes left.The gap remained steady until 8:09 remaining when&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/kanku_loic_7v7s">Loic Kanku</a>'s cross was met mid-flight by Lyra as the one-touch strike pushed the margin to three.Three minutes later&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/camara_isoumail_tn7x">Isoumail Camara</a>&nbsp;rattled the nets to close out Barton's scoring, slicing through the defense in receiving Giminez' nifty through ball for the Cougars' then 4-0 lead with 5:10 remaining.Barton Scoring 33:09:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dominguez_giminez_diogo_5r55">Diogo Giminez</a>&nbsp;(6); Assist:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/lyra_pedro_w5wg">Pedro Lyra</a>&nbsp;(2) 37:28:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/pico_abedul_joaquin_39tv">Joaquin Pico Abedul</a>&nbsp;(7); Assist:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dos_santos_lucas_jzie">Lucas Dos Santos</a>&nbsp;( 5) 81:51:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/lyra_pedro_w5wg">Pedro Lyra</a>&nbsp;(4); Assist:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/kanku_loic_7v7s">Loic Kanku</a>&nbsp;(5) 84:50:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/camara_isoumail_tn7x">Isoumail Camara</a>&nbsp;(3); Assist:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/bios/dominguez_giminez_diogo_5r55">Diogo Giminez</a>&nbsp;(4)

Cougars roll to 4-1 victory advancing to Saturday's Region 6/Plains District Championship

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

A school-record 35 wins. A state berth for the first time since 2020. Two hundred career wins for head coach Shelly Duvall, who was just named Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. And a school assist record for sophomore Kya Behr. The 2024 Lady Panther volleyball season will go down as an historic one. And Great Bend did it with just four seniors.

"Taking a look at seasons coming up and players coming up, we're sitting pretty good for the next few years for Panther Volleyball," Duvall said on Wednesday's edition of 1590 KVGB/95.5 FM's "Sports Day." "These girls got to see some of the most elite competition in the state of Kansas. We had three girls who had ever played varsity going to a state competition."

Great Bend finished the regular season at 35-2 and took a 27-match win streak into state. The Lady Panthers finished at 35-5 with all five losses coming against opponents that made it to state in Classes 4, 5, and 6A.

Behr reached a milestone 1,000 career assists. Her 829 assists this season broke Taryn Kirmer's (Stueder) record of 745 assists in the 2012 season. Just two players have ever recorded more than 700 assists in a single season at GBHS.

Three Lady Panthers had more than 200 kills this season, led by senior Cassie Ellegood with 280, senior Kara Feist with 214, and Behr with 211. Ellegood's total ranks No. 9 for most in a season at the school. Sophomore Alex Mayers and freshman Mikayla Minton combined for 323 more. Feist and Ellegood led the defense at the net with 75 and 53 blocks, respectively, and freshman Micah Ellegood added 33.

Cassie Ellegood also had a banner year of service. Her 53 aces on the season are tied for No. 5 all-time at GBHS.

Junior Ava Kaiser led the back row with 353 digs, followed by Minton with 296, Behr with 284, and Mayers with 255. Junior Kimmy Hofflinger added 161. Kaiser became just the fourth Lady Panther to record more than 350 digs in a season and all five Lady Panthers mentioned climbed into the school's top-10 list for most digs in a season.

Duvall is already anticipating next year with so many players returning, but she is also proud of this year's group of four seniors.

"Kara is going to play at Fort Hays State and Cassie is going to play at Cowley," Duvall said. Addy (Irwin) and Josephine (Mazouch) gave us something that we were definitely needing, which was just that commaraderie and encouragement at all times."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1730988702800.jpeg" alt="Lady Panther sophomore Kya Behr (17) and senior Kara Feist (15) go up for a block against Kapaun at the Class 5A State Volleyball Championships in Salina on Nov. 1." />
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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostA school-record 35 wins. A state berth for the first time since 2020. Two hundred career wins for head coach Shelly Duvall, who was just named Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. And a school assist record for sophomore Kya Behr. The 2024 Lady Panther volleyball season will go down as an historic one. And Great Bend did it with just four seniors."Taking a look at seasons coming up and players coming up, we're sitting pretty good for the next few years for Panther Volleyball," Duvall said on Wednesday's edition of 1590 KVGB/95.5 FM's "Sports Day." "These girls got to see some of the most elite competition in the state of Kansas. We had three girls who had ever played varsity going to a state competition."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1730988755738.jpeg" alt="Behr reached 1,000 career assists and set a new GBHS single-season record with 829 assists in 2024." />
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 </figure>Great Bend finished the regular season at 35-2 and took a 27-match win streak into state. The Lady Panthers finished at 35-5 with all five losses coming against opponents that made it to state in Classes 4, 5, and 6A.Behr reached a milestone 1,000 career assists. Her 829 assists this season broke Taryn Kirmer's (Stueder) record of 745 assists in the 2012 season. Just two players have ever recorded more than 700 assists in a single season at GBHS.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1728658338136.jpeg" alt="Senior Cassie Ellegood's 53 aces on the season rank No. 5 at GBHS, and her 280 kills rank No. 9." />
 <figcaption>Senior Cassie Ellegood's 53 aces on the season rank No. 5 at GBHS, and her 280 kills rank No. 9.</figcaption>
 </figure>Three Lady Panthers had more than 200 kills this season, led by senior Cassie Ellegood with 280, senior Kara Feist with 214, and Behr with 211. Ellegood's total ranks No. 9 for most in a season at the school. Sophomore Alex Mayers and freshman Mikayla Minton combined for 323 more. Feist and Ellegood led the defense at the net with 75 and 53 blocks, respectively, and freshman Micah Ellegood added 33.Cassie Ellegood also had a banner year of service. Her 53 aces on the season are tied for No. 5 all-time at GBHS.Junior Ava Kaiser led the back row with 353 digs, followed by Minton with 296, Behr with 284, and Mayers with 255. Junior Kimmy Hofflinger added 161. Kaiser became just the fourth Lady Panther to record more than 350 digs in a season and all five Lady Panthers mentioned climbed into the school's top-10 list for most digs in a season.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1730988790621.jpeg" alt="Junior Ava Kaiser became just the fourth Lady Panther in school history with at least 350 digs in a season." />
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 </figure>Duvall is already anticipating next year with so many players returning, but she is also proud of this year's group of four seniors."Kara is going to play at Fort Hays State and Cassie is going to play at Cowley," Duvall said. Addy (Irwin) and Josephine (Mazouch) gave us something that we were definitely needing, which was just that commaraderie and encouragement at all times."

2024 Panther volleyball season one of milestones and records

The 7th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team took care of first round playoff business in straight sets Wednesday evening over Pratt Community College (25-14, 25-20, 25-13).

The victory assures the top seeded Cougars' hosting privileges at the Barton Gym this weekend for the semifinal and championship rounds of the Region 6/Plains District Tournament.

Improving to 29-2 on the season behind its 24th sweep, Barton will next play fifth seeded Garden City in the 4:00 p.m. Saturday semifinal as Pratt has the season come to an end at 7-23.

In the other semifinal, second seeded Colby and third seeded Dodge City square off in the 6:30 p.m. contest. Victors of each match advance to Sunday's 2:00 p.m. Championship match with an automatic NJCAA Division I Tournament bid additionally awarded to the winner.

Ticket prices for the tournament are $10 per person each day with ages 5 and under admitted free. Complete information can be found at BartonSports.com or at kjccc.org.

Twelve Cougars contributed to the short night of .330 efficiency led by the .700 attack from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/wierzbicki_anna_emil">Anna Wierzbicki</a>'s 8 kills on 10 swings. Reigning KJCCC Player of the Week&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/nixon_kassidy_bbcx">Kassidy Nixon</a>&nbsp;put together a .571 night in matching&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_phoebe_zp2h">Phoebe Reyes</a>&nbsp;for team high 9 kills each. Reyes led the blocking at the net with 3 assisted while Nixon helped protect the backline with 10 digs in just missing her 13th double-double of the year.

Joining Nixon on backline protection duty,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/kaneko_mina_z3c5">Mina Kaneko</a>&nbsp;led with 14 digs as&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/danenberg_naya_4891">Naya Danenberg</a>&nbsp;collected 12.

Setters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/stankovic_elena_icdc">Elena Stankovic</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_maurin_5w3d">Maurin Reyes</a>&nbsp;keyed the offense with 21 and 14 assists respectively.

Ranked 6th nationally in serving aces per set, the Cougars chalked up 10 total on the evening. Wierzbicki leading with 3 with Kaneko, Nixon, and M. Reyes serving up two each as Danenberg collected the other.

RECAPBreaking away from a 10-8 first set advantage with three straight within a 7-1 stretch, Barton outscored the Beavers 8-2 the rest of the way including a six-point closeout.

The Beavers countered Barton's early 6-0 run in the second with four straight to close within at 8-7. Four straight by the Cougars increased the margin but still only led by three at the 15-12 mark. Barton fired back with a four-pack of tallies to gain separation, answering another Pratt 4-point spurt to hold off the charge for the eventual seven-point winning margin.

Like the second frame, an early 6-0 run building an 8-2 lead indicated no letdown by the Cougars to later go on an 8-1 stretch increasing the deficit to 20-6 on the scoreboard in all but sealing Barton's 16th straight win of the series.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1730986879292.jpeg" alt="Naya Danenberg" />
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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoThe 7th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team took care of first round playoff business in straight sets Wednesday evening over Pratt Community College (25-14, 25-20, 25-13).The victory assures the top seeded Cougars' hosting privileges at the Barton Gym this weekend for the semifinal and championship rounds of the Region 6/Plains District Tournament.Improving to 29-2 on the season behind its 24th sweep, Barton will next play fifth seeded Garden City in the 4:00 p.m. Saturday semifinal as Pratt has the season come to an end at 7-23.In the other semifinal, second seeded Colby and third seeded Dodge City square off in the 6:30 p.m. contest. Victors of each match advance to Sunday's 2:00 p.m. Championship match with an automatic NJCAA Division I Tournament bid additionally awarded to the winner.Ticket prices for the tournament are $10 per person each day with ages 5 and under admitted free. Complete information can be found at BartonSports.com or at kjccc.org.Twelve Cougars contributed to the short night of .330 efficiency led by the .700 attack from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/wierzbicki_anna_emil">Anna Wierzbicki</a>'s 8 kills on 10 swings. Reigning KJCCC Player of the Week&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/nixon_kassidy_bbcx">Kassidy Nixon</a>&nbsp;put together a .571 night in matching&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_phoebe_zp2h">Phoebe Reyes</a>&nbsp;for team high 9 kills each. Reyes led the blocking at the net with 3 assisted while Nixon helped protect the backline with 10 digs in just missing her 13th double-double of the year.Joining Nixon on backline protection duty,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/kaneko_mina_z3c5">Mina Kaneko</a>&nbsp;led with 14 digs as&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/danenberg_naya_4891">Naya Danenberg</a>&nbsp;collected 12.Setters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/stankovic_elena_icdc">Elena Stankovic</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/bios/reyes_maurin_5w3d">Maurin Reyes</a>&nbsp;keyed the offense with 21 and 14 assists respectively.Ranked 6th nationally in serving aces per set, the Cougars chalked up 10 total on the evening. Wierzbicki leading with 3 with Kaneko, Nixon, and M. Reyes serving up two each as Danenberg collected the other.RECAPBreaking away from a 10-8 first set advantage with three straight within a 7-1 stretch, Barton outscored the Beavers 8-2 the rest of the way including a six-point closeout.The Beavers countered Barton's early 6-0 run in the second with four straight to close within at 8-7. Four straight by the Cougars increased the margin but still only led by three at the 15-12 mark. Barton fired back with a four-pack of tallies to gain separation, answering another Pratt 4-point spurt to hold off the charge for the eventual seven-point winning margin.Like the second frame, an early 6-0 run building an 8-2 lead indicated no letdown by the Cougars to later go on an 8-1 stretch increasing the deficit to 20-6 on the scoreboard in all but sealing Barton's 16th straight win of the series.

No. 7 Barton advances to host weekend's Region 6/Plains District Championship 

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t counting on Shohei Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season and will wait to see how his rehabilitation progresses&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shohei-ohtani-surgery-shoulder-injury-dodgers-74a9dd825e15cd5a11dabbd94baf3734">following shoulder surgery</a>&nbsp;on his non-throwing arm. Ohtani had a procedure Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury sustained while sliding during a stolen base attempt in Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26. The two-way star did not pitch this year while recovering from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shohei-ohtani-elbow-surgery-f05408238a4e8389ec500b52bec38154">elbow surgery on Sept. 19, 2023</a>. “We’re going to take it piece by piece and get through this and then take it in one-, two-week chunks and make sure that we’re in a really good place on each of those benchmarks and then go from there and not try to say, ‘Hey, we need to be ready by this day,’” general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday. “We’re going to let the rehab process play out.”

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Taking their cues from Jarrett Allen, the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrated the first 9-0 start to a season in franchise history by pouring water bottles over coach Kenny Atkinson’s head in the locker room. There will be much bigger games, with higher stakes, than the Cavs’&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cavaliers-pelicans-score-mitchell-1249efb4299875db683d38071af87503">131-122 victory in New Orleans</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday night. But Atkinson didn’t mind taking a moment to enjoy something no other Cavs team had done in the 55 years since Cleveland joined the NBA for the 1970-71 season. “You have to,” said Atkinson, who also became the first NBA coach to win his first nine games with a new team. “This season’s so long. It’s so hard to win in this league. So, when you do have moments like this, you have to celebrate a little.” After hitting 54.2% of their shots in the Big Easy — including 48.6% (17 of 35) from 3-point range — the Cavs are shooting an NBA-best 52.6% on the season from the field.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Hedges’ contributions went well beyond being just a light-hitting backup catcher for the Guardians last season. He was a mentor, advisor, wise-cracking teammate and clubhouse leader. He’ll be one for Cleveland again. The popular catcher agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract Wednesday to return to the AL Central champions, who credited Hedges’ leadership as a major factor in the team’s unexpected success in 2024. The Guardians took over first place in April and stayed there, going 92-69 and winning the AL Central under rookie manager Stephen Vogt. Cleveland beat Detroit in a tight Division Series before losing in five games to the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Noah Hanifin scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday night, spoiling Connor McDavid’s return to the lineup. Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists and Mark Stone also scored for the Golden Knights (9-3-1), who got their first road win of the season and sixth of their last seven overall. Adin Hill stopped 27 shots. Brett Kulak and Zach Hyman scored for the Oilers, who have lost two straight. Stuart Skinner had 31 saves.

WEDNESDAY SCORES National Basketball Association Charlotte 108, Detroit 107

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 </figure>SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t counting on Shohei Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season and will wait to see how his rehabilitation progresses&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shohei-ohtani-surgery-shoulder-injury-dodgers-74a9dd825e15cd5a11dabbd94baf3734">following shoulder surgery</a>&nbsp;on his non-throwing arm. Ohtani had a procedure Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury sustained while sliding during a stolen base attempt in Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26. The two-way star did not pitch this year while recovering from&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shohei-ohtani-elbow-surgery-f05408238a4e8389ec500b52bec38154">elbow surgery on Sept. 19, 2023</a>. “We’re going to take it piece by piece and get through this and then take it in one-, two-week chunks and make sure that we’re in a really good place on each of those benchmarks and then go from there and not try to say, ‘Hey, we need to be ready by this day,’” general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday. “We’re going to let the rehab process play out.”NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Taking their cues from Jarrett Allen, the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrated the first 9-0 start to a season in franchise history by pouring water bottles over coach Kenny Atkinson’s head in the locker room. There will be much bigger games, with higher stakes, than the Cavs’&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cavaliers-pelicans-score-mitchell-1249efb4299875db683d38071af87503">131-122 victory in New Orleans</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday night. But Atkinson didn’t mind taking a moment to enjoy something no other Cavs team had done in the 55 years since Cleveland joined the NBA for the 1970-71 season. “You have to,” said Atkinson, who also became the first NBA coach to win his first nine games with a new team. “This season’s so long. It’s so hard to win in this league. So, when you do have moments like this, you have to celebrate a little.” After hitting 54.2% of their shots in the Big Easy — including 48.6% (17 of 35) from 3-point range — the Cavs are shooting an NBA-best 52.6% on the season from the field.CLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Hedges’ contributions went well beyond being just a light-hitting backup catcher for the Guardians last season. He was a mentor, advisor, wise-cracking teammate and clubhouse leader. He’ll be one for Cleveland again. The popular catcher agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract Wednesday to return to the AL Central champions, who credited Hedges’ leadership as a major factor in the team’s unexpected success in 2024. The Guardians took over first place in April and stayed there, going 92-69 and winning the AL Central under rookie manager Stephen Vogt. Cleveland beat Detroit in a tight Division Series before losing in five games to the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Noah Hanifin scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Wednesday night, spoiling Connor McDavid’s return to the lineup. Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists and Mark Stone also scored for the Golden Knights (9-3-1), who got their first road win of the season and sixth of their last seven overall. Adin Hill stopped 27 shots. Brett Kulak and Zach Hyman scored for the Oilers, who have lost two straight. Stuart Skinner had 31 saves.WEDNESDAY SCORES National Basketball Association Charlotte 108, Detroit 107Indiana 118, Orlando 111Golden State 118, Boston 112Atlanta 121, NY Knicks 116Houston 127, San Antonio 100Memphis 131, LA Lakers 114Dallas 119, Chicago 99Cleveland 131, New Orleans 122Phoenix 115, Miami 112Denver 124, Oklahoma City 122Sacramento 122, Toronto 107LA Clippers 110, Philadelphia 98

Thursday's Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

- Great Bend Lady Panther Volleyball coach Shelly Duvall joins the show to talk about another record setting season for wins that ended up in a berth in the 5A State Tournament.

- Hoisington Cardinal football coach Zach Baird joins the show to talk about Friday's 2A Regional playoff game against Haven at Elton Brown Field. He'll be joined in studio by Junior's Mason Martin and Carson Mason.

- The "Voice of the Tigers" Gerard Wellbrock will re-cap the Tigers road rout of Emporia State last Saturday.

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 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/idA-EsTO8AQ?si=B6nB_5ET3J6TW9wI" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>- Great Bend Lady Panther Volleyball coach Shelly Duvall joins the show to talk about another record setting season for wins that ended up in a berth in the 5A State Tournament.- Hoisington Cardinal football coach Zach Baird joins the show to talk about Friday's 2A Regional playoff game against Haven at Elton Brown Field. He'll be joined in studio by Junior's Mason Martin and Carson Mason.- The "Voice of the Tigers" Gerard Wellbrock will re-cap the Tigers road rout of Emporia State last Saturday.- Wednesday Sports Headlines&nbsp;- Sounds of the past 24-hours

Wednesday on Sports Day (Watch) 

A season full of surprises didn't produce many when the first set of rankings on the road to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-football">college football's</a>&nbsp;new 12-team playoff came out Tuesday.

Undefeated Oregon got top billing. The selection committee liked Ohio State just a touch more than Georgia in its top 25 — the first of six weekly polls the committee will put out.

Other than that, the panel's top 12 looked exactly like the top dozen in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">most recent AP poll</a>, which has been shaken up almost weekly thanks to a bundle of upsets that left the mighty SEC, of all conferences, without a single undefeated team.

The near mirror image of AP and the College Football Playoff polls meant Alabama, despite its two losses, would be in the bracket at No. 11 if it came out this week, as would Boise State, the leader of the Mountain West Conference, which came in at No. 12 and would earn an automatic spot as the fifth-best conference champion.

“The summary is, Boise State is an impressive team,” said Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel, who serves as chair of the selection committee.

Maunel explained Ohio State was ranked No. 2 because its only loss came by one point to Oregon. Both the Buckeyes and third-ranked Bulldogs were rated ahead of undefeated Miami most likely thanks to strength of schedules that were much tougher than that of the 'Canes, who were ranked fourth.

“We’re splitting hairs as far as looking at two great teams,” Manuel said.

The rankings will come out each week through Dec. 8, when the final list will decide the bracket for the playoffs. Those start Dec. 20-21, with the 5-12 seeds in action at the better seed's home field, and close with the national title game in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

The rankings don’t directly correlate to where the teams would fall in the bracket. The four best-ranked conference champions receive first-round byes, which according to this ranking would belong to Oregon (ranked 1), Georgia (3), Miami (4) and BYU (9).

The committee chose Alabama over a handful of one-loss teams, but the Tide’s strength of schedule clearly helped them leap over teams like No. 13 SMU (ACC), No. 17 Iowa State (Big 12) and No. 18 Pitt (ACC), who play in weaker conferences.

The rest of the teams in the fictional first-week bracket and their rankings: No. 5 Texas, No. 6 Penn State, No. 7 Tennessee, No. 8 Indiana and No. 10 Notre Dame.

First team out was No. 13 SMU while Army, with an 8-0 record and leading the American Athletic Conference, barely squeaked into the rankings at No. 25.

What first-round matchups would look like based on this week's rankings

ESPN is paying billions to televise these games, so it got exclusive rights to the bracket reveal, filling the show with analysis and lots of references to “America finally finding out" — a nod to the opening rankings being released on election night. The network chose to fill in the bracket as it went along, which made things a little confusing — a second-ranked team really seeded third, and so-on. But here's what those first-round games would be (with seedings, not rankings):

No. 12 Boise State at No. 5 Ohio State: Would be the Broncos biggest postseason game since beating Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.

No. 11 Alabama at No. 5 Texas: Longhorns win over 'Bama in 2023 punctured myth of Tide invincibility.

No. 10 Notre Dame at No. 7 Penn State: Feels like we need Keith Jackson for this one. Anyone remember&nbsp;<a href="https://fightingirish.com/snowbowl/">the 1992 Snow Bowl?</a>

No. 9 Indiana at No. 8 Tennessee: Hoosiers entry to the big-time (football) would come in front of 100,000 on Rocky Top.

LSU is ranked 15 and hosts Alabama on Saturday in what feels like an elimination game for the loser.

Also this week, Georgia plays at No. 17 Ole Miss; the Rebels two losses have both come by a field goal — to Kentucky and LSU.

Indiana hosts Michigan and is favored by 12 1/2, barreling toward a Nov. 23 matchup against Ohio State.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1730901016494.jpeg" alt="Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel scrambles out of the pocket against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Oregon defeated Michigan 38-17. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)" />
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 </figure>A season full of surprises didn't produce many when the first set of rankings on the road to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-football">college football's</a>&nbsp;new 12-team playoff came out Tuesday.Undefeated Oregon got top billing. The selection committee liked Ohio State just a touch more than Georgia in its top 25 — the first of six weekly polls the committee will put out.Other than that, the panel's top 12 looked exactly like the top dozen in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll">most recent AP poll</a>, which has been shaken up almost weekly thanks to a bundle of upsets that left the mighty SEC, of all conferences, without a single undefeated team.The near mirror image of AP and the College Football Playoff polls meant Alabama, despite its two losses, would be in the bracket at No. 11 if it came out this week, as would Boise State, the leader of the Mountain West Conference, which came in at No. 12 and would earn an automatic spot as the fifth-best conference champion.“The summary is, Boise State is an impressive team,” said Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel, who serves as chair of the selection committee.Maunel explained Ohio State was ranked No. 2 because its only loss came by one point to Oregon. Both the Buckeyes and third-ranked Bulldogs were rated ahead of undefeated Miami most likely thanks to strength of schedules that were much tougher than that of the 'Canes, who were ranked fourth.“We’re splitting hairs as far as looking at two great teams,” Manuel said.The rankings will come out each week through Dec. 8, when the final list will decide the bracket for the playoffs. Those start Dec. 20-21, with the 5-12 seeds in action at the better seed's home field, and close with the national title game in Atlanta on Jan. 20.The rankings don’t directly correlate to where the teams would fall in the bracket. The four best-ranked conference champions receive first-round byes, which according to this ranking would belong to Oregon (ranked 1), Georgia (3), Miami (4) and BYU (9).The committee chose Alabama over a handful of one-loss teams, but the Tide’s strength of schedule clearly helped them leap over teams like No. 13 SMU (ACC), No. 17 Iowa State (Big 12) and No. 18 Pitt (ACC), who play in weaker conferences.The rest of the teams in the fictional first-week bracket and their rankings: No. 5 Texas, No. 6 Penn State, No. 7 Tennessee, No. 8 Indiana and No. 10 Notre Dame.First team out was No. 13 SMU while Army, with an 8-0 record and leading the American Athletic Conference, barely squeaked into the rankings at No. 25.<h2>What first-round matchups would look like based on this week's rankings</h2>ESPN is paying billions to televise these games, so it got exclusive rights to the bracket reveal, filling the show with analysis and lots of references to “America finally finding out" — a nod to the opening rankings being released on election night. The network chose to fill in the bracket as it went along, which made things a little confusing — a second-ranked team really seeded third, and so-on. But here's what those first-round games would be (with seedings, not rankings):No. 12 Boise State at No. 5 Ohio State: Would be the Broncos biggest postseason game since beating Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.No. 11 Alabama at No. 5 Texas: Longhorns win over 'Bama in 2023 punctured myth of Tide invincibility.No. 10 Notre Dame at No. 7 Penn State: Feels like we need Keith Jackson for this one. Anyone remember&nbsp;<a href="https://fightingirish.com/snowbowl/">the 1992 Snow Bowl?</a>No. 9 Indiana at No. 8 Tennessee: Hoosiers entry to the big-time (football) would come in front of 100,000 on Rocky Top.<h2>What will change after this week?</h2>LSU is ranked 15 and hosts Alabama on Saturday in what feels like an elimination game for the loser.Also this week, Georgia plays at No. 17 Ole Miss; the Rebels two losses have both come by a field goal — to Kentucky and LSU.Indiana hosts Michigan and is favored by 12 1/2, barreling toward a Nov. 23 matchup against Ohio State.

Oregon gets top billing in CFB Playoff's opening rankings, Ohio St 2nd 

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-series-dodgers-yankees-ohtani-332dfab365b16f5f8ae607fcb5147a01">following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered</a>&nbsp;during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1853939119543448044" target="_blank">The Dodgers say</a>&nbsp;the Japanese two-way player is expected to be ready for spring training in February. Ohtani injured his nonthrowing shoulder while sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt, which resulted in a shoulder dislocation. He&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-series-ohtani-dodgers-yankees-e9ad1f46a4a6f12b9aeb99c1dee08db6">returned to play</a>&nbsp;the next three games, helping the Dodgers beat the Yankees in five games to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-series-dodgers-yankees-score-bd8e555b9bb5a321fff527e78e0ba637">win the championship</a>.

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy apologized on social media Tuesday, a day after he lashed out at his team’s critics. Gundy is in unfamiliar territory. He&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-state-mike-gundy-3ea93b76cf1dc0d3d3b24989b8cc4fbf">has 169 wins in 20 seasons</a>&nbsp;at Oklahoma State, including 18 straight bowl appearances. His team was among the favorites to contend for the Big 12 title this season, but the Cowboys are alone in last place heading into Saturday’s game at TCU. The Cowboys (3-6, 0-6) have lost six in a row and must win out to avoid a losing regular season. A frustrated Gundy let loose on naysayers during his weekly media session on Monday. “In most cases, the people that are negative and voicing their opinion are the same ones that can’t pay their own bills,” Gundy said. “They’re not taking care of themselves. They’re not taking care of their own family. They’re not taking care of their own job. But they have an obligation to speak out and complain about others because it makes them feel better. But then, in the end, when they go to bed at night, they’re the same failure that they were before they said anything negative about anybody else.” “I apologize to those who my comments during Monday’s media call offended,” he said. “My intent was not to offend any of our fans who have supported us and this program through the years.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was suspended by the NBA on Tuesday for three games without pay for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joel-embiid-reporter-confrontation-ecab32915ca971c998ecbc1021dcd848">shoving a member of the media</a>. Embiid’s suspension will begin with the next regular-season game for which he is eligible and able to play. The 2023 NBA MVP has yet to play this season because of what the 76ers call left knee management. The Sixers begin a road trip in Los Angeles against the Clippers on Wednesday night. Embiid shouted at and eventually shoved a newspaper columnist in a locker room altercation Saturday night.

Marshon Lattimore, Za’Darius Smith, Mike Williams, Preston Smith and Tre’Davious White were sent to winning teams. Jonathan Mingo and Khalil Herbert are going to a place where they’ll play more. NFL teams, especially contenders, were active before Tuesday’s trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST. The NFC East-leading Commanders made a move to help them try to stay in first place, acquiring Lattimore from the struggling Saints (2-7). The four-time Pro Bowl cornerback bolsters a defense that’s already No. 5 against the pass. The Saints are getting a third-round pick, a fourth-rounder and their own sixth that they previously sent to Washington. The Commanders also receive a fifth along with Lattimore.

TUESDAY SCORES National Hockey League Buffalo 5, Ottawa 1

<figure>
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 </figure>SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-series-dodgers-yankees-ohtani-332dfab365b16f5f8ae607fcb5147a01">following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered</a>&nbsp;during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1853939119543448044" target="_blank">The Dodgers say</a>&nbsp;the Japanese two-way player is expected to be ready for spring training in February. Ohtani injured his nonthrowing shoulder while sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt, which resulted in a shoulder dislocation. He&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-series-ohtani-dodgers-yankees-e9ad1f46a4a6f12b9aeb99c1dee08db6">returned to play</a>&nbsp;the next three games, helping the Dodgers beat the Yankees in five games to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-series-dodgers-yankees-score-bd8e555b9bb5a321fff527e78e0ba637">win the championship</a>.Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy apologized on social media Tuesday, a day after he lashed out at his team’s critics. Gundy is in unfamiliar territory. He&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-state-mike-gundy-3ea93b76cf1dc0d3d3b24989b8cc4fbf">has 169 wins in 20 seasons</a>&nbsp;at Oklahoma State, including 18 straight bowl appearances. His team was among the favorites to contend for the Big 12 title this season, but the Cowboys are alone in last place heading into Saturday’s game at TCU. The Cowboys (3-6, 0-6) have lost six in a row and must win out to avoid a losing regular season. A frustrated Gundy let loose on naysayers during his weekly media session on Monday. “In most cases, the people that are negative and voicing their opinion are the same ones that can’t pay their own bills,” Gundy said. “They’re not taking care of themselves. They’re not taking care of their own family. They’re not taking care of their own job. But they have an obligation to speak out and complain about others because it makes them feel better. But then, in the end, when they go to bed at night, they’re the same failure that they were before they said anything negative about anybody else.” “I apologize to those who my comments during Monday’s media call offended,” he said. “My intent was not to offend any of our fans who have supported us and this program through the years.”NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was suspended by the NBA on Tuesday for three games without pay for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joel-embiid-reporter-confrontation-ecab32915ca971c998ecbc1021dcd848">shoving a member of the media</a>. Embiid’s suspension will begin with the next regular-season game for which he is eligible and able to play. The 2023 NBA MVP has yet to play this season because of what the 76ers call left knee management. The Sixers begin a road trip in Los Angeles against the Clippers on Wednesday night. Embiid shouted at and eventually shoved a newspaper columnist in a locker room altercation Saturday night.Marshon Lattimore, Za’Darius Smith, Mike Williams, Preston Smith and Tre’Davious White were sent to winning teams. Jonathan Mingo and Khalil Herbert are going to a place where they’ll play more. NFL teams, especially contenders, were active before Tuesday’s trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST. The NFC East-leading Commanders made a move to help them try to stay in first place, acquiring Lattimore from the struggling Saints (2-7). The four-time Pro Bowl cornerback bolsters a defense that’s already No. 5 against the pass. The Saints are getting a third-round pick, a fourth-rounder and their own sixth that they previously sent to Washington. The Commanders also receive a fifth along with Lattimore.TUESDAY SCORES National Hockey League Buffalo 5, Ottawa 1Toronto 4, Boston 0Calgary 3, Montreal 2Carolina 6, Philadelphia 4Winnipeg 3, Utah 0NY Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 3St. Louis 3, Tampa Bay 2LA Kings 5, Minnesota 1Vancouver 5, Anaheim 1Colorado 6, Seattle 3San Jose 2, Columbus 1

Wednesday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

- The "Voice of the Cardinals" Cole Reif is in to discuss Hoisington's 28-15 win over Ellsworth Friday and preview Friday's Regional home matchup with 8-1 Haven. He'll also talk about all the West Regional action along with reaction to the first weekend of Barton Women's basketball and the Men's season that begins on Friday.

- Barton volleyball coach Megan Besecker will preview Wednesday's Region 6 playoff opener against Pratt and the Lady Cougars 2nd straight Jayhawk Conference regular season title.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1693997740304.jpeg" alt="Tuesday show lineup with hosts Steve Webster, Mike Courson, and Mike Hesher" />
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 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hQC2Ahea_-M?si=btRx7qZQIoVRtzKl" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>- The "Voice of the Cardinals" Cole Reif is in to discuss Hoisington's 28-15 win over Ellsworth Friday and preview Friday's Regional home matchup with 8-1 Haven. He'll also talk about all the West Regional action along with reaction to the first weekend of Barton Women's basketball and the Men's season that begins on Friday.- Barton volleyball coach Megan Besecker will preview Wednesday's Region 6 playoff opener against Pratt and the Lady Cougars 2nd straight Jayhawk Conference regular season title.- Tuesday Sports Headlines- Sounds of the past 24-hours

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MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;(13/13) K-State plastered Green Bay in the opening 20 minutes of the season on Monday afternoon at Bramlage Coliseum and cruised to a 92-45 win.

K-State (1-0) featured four players in double figures led by senior guard Jaelyn Glenn with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting including 4-of-9 from long range, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals.

Senior forward Kennedy Taylor came off the bench to notch her 20th&nbsp;career double-double and her first at K-State with 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting, 11 rebounds, a block and a steal. She is the third Wildcat in program history to record a double-double in their K-State debut, joining Kendra Wecker and Peyton Williams.

Senior forward and Cheryl Miller Award candidate Temira Poindexter tallied 15 points, five rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals. Poindexter is the first Wildcat to debut with a stat line that included 15 or more points, five or more rebounds, four or more blocks and two or more steals.

Senior guard Serena Sundell chipped in with 12 points and three assists.

- K-State raced out to a 28-7 lead after the first quarter, as they shot 61.5 percent (8-of-13) from the floor.

- K-State would throttle Green Bay in the second quarter, outscoring the Phoenix 21-5 in the stanza to hold a 49-12 lead at the half. The five points in the second quarter were the fewest K-State has allowed in a second quarter since December 30, 2023, when the Wildcats allowed just three points at Cincinnati.

- The 12 points allowed by K-State were the fewest the Wildcats have allowed in a first half since holding Oklahoma State to six first half points on Feb. 20, 2022.

- K-State used a 10-0 run to begin the third quarter to up its advantage to 59-12. The lead to would build to a game-high 49, 72-24, with 1:15 left in the third, as Poindexter beat the shot clock on a 3-pointer from the right wing.

- The Wildcats would capture the fourth quarter, 19-17, as Glenn led the effort with six points in the final stanza.

- K-State ended the afternoon shooting 48.6 percent (34-of-70) from the field, including 37.9 percent (11-of-29) from beyond the arc.

- Defensively, the Wildcats held the Phoenix to 30.6 percent (19-of-62) shooting including 20.0 percent (4-of-20) from long range.

- Monday’s game was the earliest season-opener in program history.

- Kansas State is 48-9 (.842) in season openers and have won 22 of the last 24 season openers, including 14 straight.

- The Wildcats have won 30 of its last 32 home openers in Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats are 48-9 (.842) all-time in home openers and 33-4 (.892) in openers in Bramlage.

- K-State is 397-156 (.718) in its 37-season history inside Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats own a 230-30 (.885) record against non-conference opponents inside Bramlage.

- K-State is 5-2 in the series against Green Bay. The Wildcats are 10-2 against current members of the Horizon League.

- K-State owns a record of 249-95 (.724) as an AP ranked team. K-State is 16-3 (.842) all-time when ranked 13th in the nation.

- The Wildcats are 161-54 (.749) in games played in the month of November, including wins in 49 of its last 60 games in the month. Under head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State is 47-11 (.810) in games during the 11th&nbsp;month.

- K-State's starting five consisted of guards: Zyanna Walker, Jaelyn Glenn and Serena Sundell; forward Temira Poindexter and center Ayoka Lee. This was the 115th career start for Lee, the 104th career start for Sundell, the 100th career start for Jaelyn Glenn, the 88th&nbsp;career collegiate start and first at K-State for Poindexter and the first career start for Zyanna Walker.

- The 92 points scored by K-State marked the ninth time K-State has scored 90 or more points in a season-opener and the most since Nov. 9, 2021, when the Wildcats scored 103 against Central Arkansas.

- The Wildcats held a 49-12 lead at halftime on Monday. This was K-State’s largest halftime lead since at least the 2016-17 season. Under head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State is 151-19 (.888) when leading at halftime.

- K-State shot 50.0 percent or better in a quarter twice on Monday (first and third frames. A season ago, the Wildcats had 48 quarters with a field goal percentage of 50.0 percent or better. The 48 quarters with a field goal percentage of 50.0 percent or better was the highest in program history since the start of the quarter system in 2015-16.

- The Wildcats handed out 24 assists on Monday. Over the last 17 seasons, K-State is 93-8 (.921) when handing out 20 or more assists in a game.

- K-State pulled in 56 rebounds on Monday. Over the last four seasons, K-State is 43-3 (.935) when holding the advantage on the glass. The Wildcats generated 23 second-chance points on Monday. This was K-State’s highest effort in second chance points since carding 23 against Kansas on Feb. 13, 2021.

- The Wildcats made 11 three-pointers on Monday afternoon. In the Mittie era, K-State is 33-6 (.846) when making 10 or more 3-point field goals in a game.

- Glenn is the seventh player in the Jeff Mittie era (2014-15-present) to tally a final line with 15 or more points, five or more rebounds, five or more assists and two or more steals.

- Glenn scored 10 or more points in a game for the 40th&nbsp;time in her career. She needs 128 points to reach 1,000 career points.

- Glenn made four 3-pointers on Monday. This was her sixth career game with four or more connections from long range and her first since making four at West Virginia on Feb. 25, 2023. She needs eight connections to move into 10 on the K-State career 3-point field goals made list.

- Glenn pulled in nine rebounds, her 45 career game with five or more rebounds.

- Glenn dished out six assists, her seventh career game with five or more assists. She needs 18 assists to move into 25th&nbsp;on the K-State career assists list.

- Glenn pocketed three steals on Monday. This was her 59th&nbsp;career game with two or more steals. Glenn ranks 10th&nbsp;on the K-State career steals list with 208 and needs two steals to pass Mariah White (2009-13; 209) for ninth and five to pass Shaelyn Martin (2014-18; 212) for eighth.

- Taylor registered her 44th&nbsp;career game with 10 or more points.

- Taylor recorded her 23rd&nbsp;career game with 10 or more rebounds.

- Poindexter tallied her 81st&nbsp;career game with 10 or more points. She improved her collegiate point total to 1,586. Poindexter made two or more 3-pointers for the 55th&nbsp;time in her career with her three connections on Monday.

- Poindexter hauled in five rebounds, upping her career total to 50 career games with five or more boards.

- Poindexter blocked four shots on Monday, which marked her 12th&nbsp;career game with four or more blocks.

- Sundell notched her 72nd career game with 10 or more points. Sundell owns 1,275 career points and moved into 21st on the K-State career scoring list passing Cassandra Jones (1982-86; 1,271).

- Sundell made two 3-pointers on Monday. This was her 26th career game with two or more connections from 3-point range.

- Sundell’s three assists on Monday improved her career total to 552 and ranks fourth in school history for career assists. She is the fourth player in program history with 550 or more career assists.

- Lee needs 41 points to pass Nicole Ohlde (2000-04; 2,241 points) for second in school history for career points. Lee’s career point total stands at 2,201 and trails Nicole Ohlde (2000-04; 2,241) for second on the K-State career scoring list.

- Lee hauled in four rebounds on Monday. Lee’s career total for rebounds stands at 1,122, improving upon her own school record for career rebounds. Lee remains in ninth in Big 12 history for career rebounds.

- Lee improved her career blocked shot total to 312, improving upon her school record for career blocked shots. This was Lee’s 84th career game with two or more blocked shots. Lee ranks fifth all-time in Big 12 history for career blocked shots.

- Taryn Sides made two 3-point field goals on Monday. This was her ninth career game with two or more connections.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;(13/13) K-State plastered Green Bay in the opening 20 minutes of the season on Monday afternoon at Bramlage Coliseum and cruised to a 92-45 win.K-State (1-0) featured four players in double figures led by senior guard Jaelyn Glenn with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting including 4-of-9 from long range, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals.Senior forward Kennedy Taylor came off the bench to notch her 20th&nbsp;career double-double and her first at K-State with 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting, 11 rebounds, a block and a steal. She is the third Wildcat in program history to record a double-double in their K-State debut, joining Kendra Wecker and Peyton Williams.Senior forward and Cheryl Miller Award candidate Temira Poindexter tallied 15 points, five rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals. Poindexter is the first Wildcat to debut with a stat line that included 15 or more points, five or more rebounds, four or more blocks and two or more steals.Senior guard Serena Sundell chipped in with 12 points and three assists.HOW IT HAPPENED- K-State raced out to a 28-7 lead after the first quarter, as they shot 61.5 percent (8-of-13) from the floor.- K-State would throttle Green Bay in the second quarter, outscoring the Phoenix 21-5 in the stanza to hold a 49-12 lead at the half. The five points in the second quarter were the fewest K-State has allowed in a second quarter since December 30, 2023, when the Wildcats allowed just three points at Cincinnati.- The 12 points allowed by K-State were the fewest the Wildcats have allowed in a first half since holding Oklahoma State to six first half points on Feb. 20, 2022.- K-State used a 10-0 run to begin the third quarter to up its advantage to 59-12. The lead to would build to a game-high 49, 72-24, with 1:15 left in the third, as Poindexter beat the shot clock on a 3-pointer from the right wing.- The Wildcats would capture the fourth quarter, 19-17, as Glenn led the effort with six points in the final stanza.- K-State ended the afternoon shooting 48.6 percent (34-of-70) from the field, including 37.9 percent (11-of-29) from beyond the arc.- Defensively, the Wildcats held the Phoenix to 30.6 percent (19-of-62) shooting including 20.0 percent (4-of-20) from long range.QUICK FACTS- Monday’s game was the earliest season-opener in program history.- Kansas State is 48-9 (.842) in season openers and have won 22 of the last 24 season openers, including 14 straight.- The Wildcats have won 30 of its last 32 home openers in Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats are 48-9 (.842) all-time in home openers and 33-4 (.892) in openers in Bramlage.- K-State is 397-156 (.718) in its 37-season history inside Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats own a 230-30 (.885) record against non-conference opponents inside Bramlage.- K-State is 5-2 in the series against Green Bay. The Wildcats are 10-2 against current members of the Horizon League.- K-State owns a record of 249-95 (.724) as an AP ranked team. K-State is 16-3 (.842) all-time when ranked 13th in the nation.- The Wildcats are 161-54 (.749) in games played in the month of November, including wins in 49 of its last 60 games in the month. Under head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State is 47-11 (.810) in games during the 11th&nbsp;month.TEAM NOTES- K-State's starting five consisted of guards: Zyanna Walker, Jaelyn Glenn and Serena Sundell; forward Temira Poindexter and center Ayoka Lee. This was the 115th career start for Lee, the 104th career start for Sundell, the 100th career start for Jaelyn Glenn, the 88th&nbsp;career collegiate start and first at K-State for Poindexter and the first career start for Zyanna Walker.- The 92 points scored by K-State marked the ninth time K-State has scored 90 or more points in a season-opener and the most since Nov. 9, 2021, when the Wildcats scored 103 against Central Arkansas.- The Wildcats held a 49-12 lead at halftime on Monday. This was K-State’s largest halftime lead since at least the 2016-17 season. Under head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State is 151-19 (.888) when leading at halftime.- K-State shot 50.0 percent or better in a quarter twice on Monday (first and third frames. A season ago, the Wildcats had 48 quarters with a field goal percentage of 50.0 percent or better. The 48 quarters with a field goal percentage of 50.0 percent or better was the highest in program history since the start of the quarter system in 2015-16.- The Wildcats handed out 24 assists on Monday. Over the last 17 seasons, K-State is 93-8 (.921) when handing out 20 or more assists in a game.- K-State pulled in 56 rebounds on Monday. Over the last four seasons, K-State is 43-3 (.935) when holding the advantage on the glass. The Wildcats generated 23 second-chance points on Monday. This was K-State’s highest effort in second chance points since carding 23 against Kansas on Feb. 13, 2021.- The Wildcats made 11 three-pointers on Monday afternoon. In the Mittie era, K-State is 33-6 (.846) when making 10 or more 3-point field goals in a game.PLAYER NOTES- Glenn is the seventh player in the Jeff Mittie era (2014-15-present) to tally a final line with 15 or more points, five or more rebounds, five or more assists and two or more steals.- Glenn scored 10 or more points in a game for the 40th&nbsp;time in her career. She needs 128 points to reach 1,000 career points.- Glenn made four 3-pointers on Monday. This was her sixth career game with four or more connections from long range and her first since making four at West Virginia on Feb. 25, 2023. She needs eight connections to move into 10 on the K-State career 3-point field goals made list.- Glenn pulled in nine rebounds, her 45 career game with five or more rebounds.- Glenn dished out six assists, her seventh career game with five or more assists. She needs 18 assists to move into 25th&nbsp;on the K-State career assists list.- Glenn pocketed three steals on Monday. This was her 59th&nbsp;career game with two or more steals. Glenn ranks 10th&nbsp;on the K-State career steals list with 208 and needs two steals to pass Mariah White (2009-13; 209) for ninth and five to pass Shaelyn Martin (2014-18; 212) for eighth.- Taylor registered her 44th&nbsp;career game with 10 or more points.- Taylor recorded her 23rd&nbsp;career game with 10 or more rebounds.- Poindexter tallied her 81st&nbsp;career game with 10 or more points. She improved her collegiate point total to 1,586. Poindexter made two or more 3-pointers for the 55th&nbsp;time in her career with her three connections on Monday.- Poindexter hauled in five rebounds, upping her career total to 50 career games with five or more boards.- Poindexter blocked four shots on Monday, which marked her 12th&nbsp;career game with four or more blocks.- Sundell notched her 72nd career game with 10 or more points. Sundell owns 1,275 career points and moved into 21st on the K-State career scoring list passing Cassandra Jones (1982-86; 1,271).- Sundell made two 3-pointers on Monday. This was her 26th career game with two or more connections from 3-point range.- Sundell’s three assists on Monday improved her career total to 552 and ranks fourth in school history for career assists. She is the fourth player in program history with 550 or more career assists.- Lee needs 41 points to pass Nicole Ohlde (2000-04; 2,241 points) for second in school history for career points. Lee’s career point total stands at 2,201 and trails Nicole Ohlde (2000-04; 2,241) for second on the K-State career scoring list.- Lee hauled in four rebounds on Monday. Lee’s career total for rebounds stands at 1,122, improving upon her own school record for career rebounds. Lee remains in ninth in Big 12 history for career rebounds.- Lee improved her career blocked shot total to 312, improving upon her school record for career blocked shots. This was Lee’s 84th career game with two or more blocked shots. Lee ranks fifth all-time in Big 12 history for career blocked shots.- Taryn Sides made two 3-point field goals on Monday. This was her ninth career game with two or more connections.

No. 13 K-State women roll to opening win over Green Bay

The Barton Community College bowling programs wrapped up the fall season this past weekend collecting a pair of top-10 finishes at the Bronco Open held at the Pastime Lanes in Hastings, Nebraska.

Battling over the two days with five individual and 16 baker games, the Cougar men compiled the seven highest pin accumulation while their counterparts, the Barton women carded a ninth-place result.

Entering the two-month holiday break, the Cougars will kickstart the second half of the season January 18-19 at the Columbia Cougar Class held in Columbia, Missouri before closing out the month of January at the Eagle Invitational January 25-26 in Belton, Missouri.

Men's RecapSitting in sixth of the nine-team field after the conclusion of Saturday's five individual games, Sunday's final 16 baker rounds would fare unkind to the Cougars slipping a spot in the final team standings finishing seventh with a total pin count 7796.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lindsay_torrey_imf2">Torrey Lindsay</a>&nbsp;delivered the highest five game card on the squad destroying 1059 pins for ninth best in the 100-competitor field. Averaging a team best 211.8, Lindsay surpassed the 200-mark in a trio of games with a highest 234 tossed in the middle game.

Separated by just 52 pins of Lindsay,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lambeth_carter_n52y">Carter Lambeth</a>&nbsp;generated Barton's second highest finish knocking down a 16th best 1007. Lambeth produced an average 201.4 powered behind four games of plus-200 and second game highest mark 222.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1730812284770.jpeg" alt="Torrey Lindsay" />
 <figcaption>Torrey Lindsay</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports InfoThe Barton Community College bowling programs wrapped up the fall season this past weekend collecting a pair of top-10 finishes at the Bronco Open held at the Pastime Lanes in Hastings, Nebraska.Battling over the two days with five individual and 16 baker games, the Cougar men compiled the seven highest pin accumulation while their counterparts, the Barton women carded a ninth-place result.Entering the two-month holiday break, the Cougars will kickstart the second half of the season January 18-19 at the Columbia Cougar Class held in Columbia, Missouri before closing out the month of January at the Eagle Invitational January 25-26 in Belton, Missouri.Men's RecapSitting in sixth of the nine-team field after the conclusion of Saturday's five individual games, Sunday's final 16 baker rounds would fare unkind to the Cougars slipping a spot in the final team standings finishing seventh with a total pin count 7796.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lindsay_torrey_imf2">Torrey Lindsay</a>&nbsp;delivered the highest five game card on the squad destroying 1059 pins for ninth best in the 100-competitor field. Averaging a team best 211.8, Lindsay surpassed the 200-mark in a trio of games with a highest 234 tossed in the middle game.Separated by just 52 pins of Lindsay,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/lambeth_carter_n52y">Carter Lambeth</a>&nbsp;generated Barton's second highest finish knocking down a 16th best 1007. Lambeth produced an average 201.4 powered behind four games of plus-200 and second game highest mark 222.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/peterson_campbell_secv">Campbell Peterson</a>&nbsp;marked the third Cougar to finish inside the top 25 with a 25th place 969 ignited by three 200-plus games falling just shy of a 200 average at 193.8 per 10-frames.Fielding a second team,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/wareman_landon_wknf">Landon Wareman</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/bios/sanchez_khalil_okhs">Khalil Sanchez</a>&nbsp;led the junior varsity squad with 43rd and 46th finishes behind scores of 892 and 886 respectively.Claiming the team title was the other lone NJCAA program Iowa Western Community College with a two day highest 8465 with Midland University runner-up accounting for 8173 pins and Ottawa University in the third spot at 8044.Morningside University's Nick Philthilath bested the 100-participant field with a 1123 edging out Trey Hanke of Iowa Western Community College by two pins while Midland University's Brandon Ogden finishing in the third spot with a pin fall of 1098.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbowl/2024-25/files/BroncoOpenMenFullResults.pdf">Complete Men's Results</a>Women's RecapThe Lady Cougars held steady in ninth over the weekend destroying 6440 pins over the two-days of competition.Steering Barton's six fielded lineup was&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/craig_mckenzie_7jga">McKenzie Craig</a>'s nine-place finish in the 95-participant field laying down 989 pins. Averaging a team best 197.8 per game, Craig leaped over the 200-mark three separate times with a highest fourth game 216.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/weeks_ellie_eosi">Ellie Weeks</a>&nbsp;dialed up the Cougars second highest finish in 37th place, as the freshman compiled 811 pins for an average 10-frame 162.2.Slipping five spots outside of a top 50 performance, freshman&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/thetford_jaelinn_ac5t">JaeLinn Thetford</a>&nbsp;tossed a five game 736 for 55th.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/scott_chailyn_l3ju">Chailyn Scott</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/bios/wareman_alexis_ytzs">Alexis Wareman</a>&nbsp;fabricated 68th and 69th placings in their four games tossed behind scores of 550 and 548 respectively.Host school Hastings College claimed the team title outlasting the 11-team field with 7639. Ottawa University settled for the runner-up spot with 7612 pins while Morningside University falling 192 pins back in third with 7420.Emaly Kruse of Morningside University took the individual honors with a five game 1073 edging out Kayla Wood of McPherson College's 1036 and Hasting College's Marissa Ruiz 1030.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbowl/2024-25/files/BroncoOpenWomenFullResults.pdf">Complete Women's Results</a>