It was not easy but the Lady Panther softball team picked up a crucial Western Athletic Conference win Tuesday in Garden City. The single game was tied 1-1 after three innings and remained that way until the top of the eighth. Great Bend plated three runs in the extra frame to win 4-1.

Freshman Kya Behr led off the eighth with a double to center field. Adelle Smith kept the inning going with a walk. Then a little pandemonium ensued after Kamryn Koelsch put down a bunt. She made it to all the way to third base on an error, which allowed Behr and Smith to score. Alyssa McCauley sacrificed an out to score Koelsch for the final run of the game.

Freshman Chayla Prendergast worked around a walk and error in the bottom of the eighth, forcing an infield fly and striking out the final to Lady Buffs to secure the win.

Braelyn Turner threw the first five innings of the game, allowing just three hits and giving up a single earned run with four strikeouts. Prendergast struck out six and allowed three hits in her three innings of work.

Behr singled, doubled, and walked to lead the Panther offense. Katherine Mazouch tripled for her lone hit. Rylee Prilling singled, and Smith drew a pair of walks and scored once.

Great Bend improves to 15-5 and is scheduled to host Garden City for a pair of games Thursday at the Sports Complex. The Lady Panthers remain in a battle for the No. 2 seed in the 5A West bracket.

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 </figure>Great Bend Post SportsIt was not easy but the Lady Panther softball team picked up a crucial Western Athletic Conference win Tuesday in Garden City. The single game was tied 1-1 after three innings and remained that way until the top of the eighth. Great Bend plated three runs in the extra frame to win 4-1.Freshman Kya Behr led off the eighth with a double to center field. Adelle Smith kept the inning going with a walk. Then a little pandemonium ensued after Kamryn Koelsch put down a bunt. She made it to all the way to third base on an error, which allowed Behr and Smith to score. Alyssa McCauley sacrificed an out to score Koelsch for the final run of the game.Freshman Chayla Prendergast worked around a walk and error in the bottom of the eighth, forcing an infield fly and striking out the final to Lady Buffs to secure the win.Braelyn Turner threw the first five innings of the game, allowing just three hits and giving up a single earned run with four strikeouts. Prendergast struck out six and allowed three hits in her three innings of work.Behr singled, doubled, and walked to lead the Panther offense. Katherine Mazouch tripled for her lone hit. Rylee Prilling singled, and Smith drew a pair of walks and scored once.Great Bend improves to 15-5 and is scheduled to host Garden City for a pair of games Thursday at the Sports Complex. The Lady Panthers remain in a battle for the No. 2 seed in the 5A West bracket.

Lady Panther softball takes single game at Garden City

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Figure Skating championships will take place in Wichita, Kansas, next year in what should amount to a preview of the names to watch for the American team headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

The national governing body announced its calendar of domestically held international events Tuesday, along with awarding the U.S. championships to Wichita. The event will run from Jan. 20-26 at INTRUST Bank Arena.

The Grand Prix season begins Oct. 18 with Skate America, which will take place for the second straight year at Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. It is the first event in the six-stop international Grand Prix schedule.

The U.S. also will host the 2025 world championships from March 23-30 at TD Garden in Boston.

U.S. figure skaters topped the medal table with two golds and a bronze at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and they could do even better at the next Winter Games. Ilia Malinin recently won his first world title with a record-setting free skate, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won a second straight ice dance gold, and Isabeau Levito took silver in the women’s event.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Figure Skating championships will take place in Wichita, Kansas, next year in what should amount to a preview of the names to watch for the American team headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy.The national governing body announced its calendar of domestically held international events Tuesday, along with awarding the U.S. championships to Wichita. The event will run from Jan. 20-26 at INTRUST Bank Arena.The Grand Prix season begins Oct. 18 with Skate America, which will take place for the second straight year at Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. It is the first event in the six-stop international Grand Prix schedule.The U.S. also will host the 2025 world championships from March 23-30 at TD Garden in Boston.U.S. figure skaters topped the medal table with two golds and a bronze at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and they could do even better at the next Winter Games. Ilia Malinin recently won his first world title with a record-setting free skate, Madison Chock and Evan Bates won a second straight ice dance gold, and Isabeau Levito took silver in the women’s event.

US Figure Skating championships headed to Wichita next year

The 20th ranked Barton Community College men's golf team placed 5th Tuesday at the KJCCC Championships held at Newton's Sand Creek Station Golf Course.

The eight Jayhawk teams battled high wind conditions in the two days of competition, forcing the cancellation of Monday afternoon's second round to shortened the Championship to just two rounds.

Barton's opening round of 36-over 324 left the Cougars tied for 4th place headed into Tuesday morning's final round. Despite shooting a much improved 9-over 297, Hesston College was three strokes better to pull ahead of the Cougars' combined 45-over 621.

Taking the event's bragging rights, 8th ranked Dodge City shot a combined 12-under round on Tuesday to win the Championship with a 12-over two-day score while overall KJCCC Champion 5th ranked Hutchinson finished fourteen strokes back at 26-over. Ranked 21st, Garden City placed third at 40-over with Hesston at 42-over and three strokes ahead of the Cougars.

National tournament bids are on the line next time on the course April 29-30 as Barton and fellow Region VI members head to Kansas City, Missouri, for the Region VI/Central District Championships held at the Tiffany Greens Golf Club.

Kaleb Lambert led the Cougars by holding steady in 8th place of the 56-man leaderboard through the two rounds, posting a 79 and even par 72 for a 7-over 151 score.

Barton's leading golfer on the season Axel Bolander got off to a rough opening round start of 10-over 82 but bounced back with a 1-over 73 in climbing five spots to a 17th final standing at 11-over 155.

Through their body of work in the three conference meets, Bolander's pair of previous 4th place finishes earned 2nd Team All-KJCCC honors with Lambert's most recent placing climbing up the standings in a tie for 16th to miss Honorable Mention distinction by .25 points.

In the top ten following a Monday 8-over 80, despite a three-stroke improvement on Tuesday, Worathan Thammachokecharoen fell ten spots on the leaderboard in hanging on for 20th place at 13-over 157.

Also making an improvement but slipping down the final positioning, Martin Chevallier followed his 11-over 83 card with a four stroke improvement 7-over 79 to slide three spots to 29th at 18-over 162.

Three Cougars finished in a tie for 38th at 23-over 167, Tanapoom Kaewjoey making the Cougars' biggest climb up the board of ten spots closing with a 3-over 75 after posting a 20-over 92 card on Monday. Individualists Anthony Arriola carded 8-over 80 and 15-over 87 rounds as Thantup Saengvut posted a 16-over 88 and 7-over 79 rounds.

Keegan O'Shea rounded out Barton's entries in 46th after 90 and 82 rounds for a combined 28-over 172. Eston Moore competed in just Monday's action carding a 19-over 91.

T-20th Worathan Thammachokecharoen +13, 157 (82-73)

T-29th Martin Chevallier +18, 162 (83-79)

T-38th Tanapoom Kaewjoey +23, 167 (92-75)

T-38th Anthony Arriola (Individual) +23, 167 (80-87)

T-38th Thantup Saengvut (Individual) +23 (88-79)

46th Keegan O'Shea (Individual) +28, 172 (90-82)

WD Eston Moore (Individual) +19, 91 *1st Round only

<figure>
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 </figure>The 20th ranked Barton Community College men's golf team placed 5th Tuesday at the KJCCC Championships held at Newton's Sand Creek Station Golf Course.The eight Jayhawk teams battled high wind conditions in the two days of competition, forcing the cancellation of Monday afternoon's second round to shortened the Championship to just two rounds.Barton's opening round of 36-over 324 left the Cougars tied for 4th place headed into Tuesday morning's final round. Despite shooting a much improved 9-over 297, Hesston College was three strokes better to pull ahead of the Cougars' combined 45-over 621.Taking the event's bragging rights, 8th ranked Dodge City shot a combined 12-under round on Tuesday to win the Championship with a 12-over two-day score while overall KJCCC Champion 5th ranked Hutchinson finished fourteen strokes back at 26-over. Ranked 21st, Garden City placed third at 40-over with Hesston at 42-over and three strokes ahead of the Cougars.National tournament bids are on the line next time on the course April 29-30 as Barton and fellow Region VI members head to Kansas City, Missouri, for the Region VI/Central District Championships held at the Tiffany Greens Golf Club.Kaleb Lambert led the Cougars by holding steady in 8th place of the 56-man leaderboard through the two rounds, posting a 79 and even par 72 for a 7-over 151 score.Barton's leading golfer on the season Axel Bolander got off to a rough opening round start of 10-over 82 but bounced back with a 1-over 73 in climbing five spots to a 17th final standing at 11-over 155.Through their body of work in the three conference meets, Bolander's pair of previous 4th place finishes earned 2nd Team All-KJCCC honors with Lambert's most recent placing climbing up the standings in a tie for 16th to miss Honorable Mention distinction by .25 points.In the top ten following a Monday 8-over 80, despite a three-stroke improvement on Tuesday, Worathan Thammachokecharoen fell ten spots on the leaderboard in hanging on for 20th place at 13-over 157.Also making an improvement but slipping down the final positioning, Martin Chevallier followed his 11-over 83 card with a four stroke improvement 7-over 79 to slide three spots to 29th at 18-over 162.Three Cougars finished in a tie for 38th at 23-over 167, Tanapoom Kaewjoey making the Cougars' biggest climb up the board of ten spots closing with a 3-over 75 after posting a 20-over 92 card on Monday. Individualists Anthony Arriola carded 8-over 80 and 15-over 87 rounds as Thantup Saengvut posted a 16-over 88 and 7-over 79 rounds.Keegan O'Shea rounded out Barton's entries in 46th after 90 and 82 rounds for a combined 28-over 172. Eston Moore competed in just Monday's action carding a 19-over 91.Barton Results:T-8th Kaleb Lambert +7, 151 (79-72)T-17th Axel Bolander +11, 155 (82-73)T-20th Worathan Thammachokecharoen +13, 157 (82-73)T-29th Martin Chevallier +18, 162 (83-79)T-38th Tanapoom Kaewjoey +23, 167 (92-75)T-38th Anthony Arriola (Individual) +23, 167 (80-87)T-38th Thantup Saengvut (Individual) +23 (88-79)46th Keegan O'Shea (Individual) +28, 172 (90-82)WD Eston Moore (Individual) +19, 91 *1st Round only

Barton men's golf finishes 5th at KJCCC Championships

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals' bullpen shut down Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.

Chris Stratton (2-1) minimized the damage when he inherited a bases-loaded jam from Michael Wacha in the fifth. He also took care of the sixth before John Schreiber handled the seventh and James McArthur breezed through the eighth.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro opted to send McArthur out for the ninth, and the Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio appeared to begin the inning by beating out a single, only for the call to be overturned upon review. George Springer followed with a single and went to second on Guerrero's groundout, but McArthur got Bo Bichette to ground out to finish off his fifth save of the season.

“You don't get too many opportunities with the extra outs there, but we were able to make them pay,” Wacha said. “Bobby came through for us, like he so often does, and the bullpen shut the door for us.”

Kevin Gausman (0-3) allowed three runs — none of them earned — on seven hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings for Toronto.

“I mean, Guasman led the league in strikeouts last year and he had one or two in six-plus,” Quatraro said, “so just getting the ball in play. Not every contact is going to be solid. But you know, make something happen”

Wacha allowed two runs on eight hits and three walks for Kansas City, but he needed 96 pitches to get through 4 1/3 innings. But while he was plenty erratic — Wacha plunked Davis Schneider to load the bases in the fifth — he also was victimized by some bad luck, including a series of weakly hit singles that the Blue Jays turned into a 1-0 lead in the third.

After Wacha left with the bases loaded in the fifth, Alejandro Kirk's sacrifice fly gave the Blue Jays a 2-0 lead.

The Royals' comeback in the bottom of the fifth began with a blunder: Adam Frazier was caught in a rundown between third base and home for the second out of the inning. But he stayed alive long enough for Michael Massey to reach second base, and moments later, Guerrero allowed the throw for what should have been the final out of the inning to go right past him.

“What can I say? I just missed the ball, period,” Guerrero said through an interpreter.

Massey came around to score, Maikel Garcia followed with a base hit and Witt's double to left gave Kansas City a 3-2 lead.

“Just tried to control the moment. Control what I could control,” Witt said.

The Royals nearly added to that advantage in the seventh, when Garcia drew a two-out walk and Witt singled for his third hit of the night. Vinnie Pasquantino then hammered a pitch from Nate Pearson, but it skirted outside the foul pole in right field, and the Toronto reliever proceeded to strike him out to end the threat.

Turned out that the Royals didn't need any more runs the way their bullpen performed.

“I mean, it was a one-run game, so there was no margin for error,” Quatraro said. “They put up 4 2/3 scoreless against a really good team, so I can't overstate them enough. Without that, we're either still out there or we're behind."

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals' bullpen shut down Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.Chris Stratton (2-1) minimized the damage when he inherited a bases-loaded jam from Michael Wacha in the fifth. He also took care of the sixth before John Schreiber handled the seventh and James McArthur breezed through the eighth.Royals manager Matt Quatraro opted to send McArthur out for the ninth, and the Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio appeared to begin the inning by beating out a single, only for the call to be overturned upon review. George Springer followed with a single and went to second on Guerrero's groundout, but McArthur got Bo Bichette to ground out to finish off his fifth save of the season.“You don't get too many opportunities with the extra outs there, but we were able to make them pay,” Wacha said. “Bobby came through for us, like he so often does, and the bullpen shut the door for us.”Kevin Gausman (0-3) allowed three runs — none of them earned — on seven hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings for Toronto.“I mean, Guasman led the league in strikeouts last year and he had one or two in six-plus,” Quatraro said, “so just getting the ball in play. Not every contact is going to be solid. But you know, make something happen”Wacha allowed two runs on eight hits and three walks for Kansas City, but he needed 96 pitches to get through 4 1/3 innings. But while he was plenty erratic — Wacha plunked Davis Schneider to load the bases in the fifth — he also was victimized by some bad luck, including a series of weakly hit singles that the Blue Jays turned into a 1-0 lead in the third.After Wacha left with the bases loaded in the fifth, Alejandro Kirk's sacrifice fly gave the Blue Jays a 2-0 lead.The Royals' comeback in the bottom of the fifth began with a blunder: Adam Frazier was caught in a rundown between third base and home for the second out of the inning. But he stayed alive long enough for Michael Massey to reach second base, and moments later, Guerrero allowed the throw for what should have been the final out of the inning to go right past him.“What can I say? I just missed the ball, period,” Guerrero said through an interpreter.Massey came around to score, Maikel Garcia followed with a base hit and Witt's double to left gave Kansas City a 3-2 lead.“Just tried to control the moment. Control what I could control,” Witt said.The Royals nearly added to that advantage in the seventh, when Garcia drew a two-out walk and Witt singled for his third hit of the night. Vinnie Pasquantino then hammered a pitch from Nate Pearson, but it skirted outside the foul pole in right field, and the Toronto reliever proceeded to strike him out to end the threat.Turned out that the Royals didn't need any more runs the way their bullpen performed.“I mean, it was a one-run game, so there was no margin for error,” Quatraro said. “They put up 4 2/3 scoreless against a really good team, so I can't overstate them enough. Without that, we're either still out there or we're behind."UP NEXT

Costly Blue Jays error sends Kansas City to a 3-2 win over Toronto

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth
inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first
baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals’ bullpen shut down
Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. Chris
Stratton earned the win for Kansas City. The Royals got 4 2/3
scoreless innings from their relievers. James McArthur got the last
six outs, leaving the tying run on base when he got Bo Bichette to
ground out to end the game. It was his fifth save of the season.
Kevin Gausman allowed three runs, though none of them earned, on
seven hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings for Toronto.

ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Pavin Smith hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to
help the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 14-1 win over the St. Louis
Cardinals on Tuesday night. Christian Walker and Kevin Newman also
homered for Arizona, which leads the majors with 148 runs. Tommy
Henry (1-1) tossed six effective innings in his first win in five
starts this season. The 26-year-old left-hander gave up one run on
five hits and struck out six with one walk. Willson Contreras homered
for St. Louis, which has lost five of six.

COLORADO SPRINGS,
Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Figure Skating championships will be held in
Wichita, Kansas. The event should provide a preview of the American
team that will contest the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina,
Italy. The national governing body announced its calendar of
domestically held international events on Tuesday. The U.S.
championships will run from Jan. 20-26 at INTRUST Bank Arena in
Wichita. The Grand Prix season begins Oct. 18 with Skate America in
Allen, Texas. That's the first event in the six-stop Grand Prix
international schedule. The U.S. also will host the 2025 world
championships from March 23-30 at TD Garden in Boston.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —
NCAA athletes are now eligible to play immediately no matter how many
times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements —
after the association fast-tracked legislation to fall in line with a
recent court order. The Division I Board of Directors formally
ratified the change to the transfer rule and approved a tweak that
allows schools to identify name, image and likeness opportunities and
facilitate deals between athletes and third parties. Athletes are not
obligated to accept assistance from the school and must maintain
authority over the terms in their NIL agreements. Beginning Aug. 1,
member schools will be permitted to increase NIL-related support only
for athletes who disclose their NIL arrangements.

LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Luka Doncic scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the
return of Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to beat Los Angeles 96-93
and tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game
apiece. Leonard had 15 points and seven rebounds in 35 minutes of his
first game since March 31. He had been out with inflammation in his
surgically repaired right knee. Kyrie Irving added 23 points and P.J.
Washington Jr. had 18 for the Mavs. Game 3 is Friday in Dallas.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs
and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the
Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to
take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. Mike Conley and Rudy
Gobert each added 18 points to help the Timberwolves offset the
smothering of Anthony Edwards by the Suns. He went 3 for 12 from the
floor for 15 points. Game 3 is in Phoenix on Friday. Minnesota has
held a 2-0 series lead one other time in franchise history, against
Denver in the first round in 2004.

NEW YORK (AP) —
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover
that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New
York Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2. That's according to
the NBA's report on the officiating that the league released Tuesday.
The league also says 76ers coach Nick Nurse was attempting to call a
timeout that was “neither recognized nor granted by the officials”
at the start of the possession. The league says Jalen Brunson grabbed
Maxey's jersey to prevent him from cleanly catching a pass before
Josh Hart made lower body contact that caused the All-Star guard to
fall.

NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth
inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first
baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals’ bullpen shut down
Toronto the rest of the way in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night. Chris
Stratton earned the win for Kansas City. The Royals got 4 2/3
scoreless innings from their relievers. James McArthur got the last
six outs, leaving the tying run on base when he got Bo Bichette to
ground out to end the game. It was his fifth save of the season.
Kevin Gausman allowed three runs, though none of them earned, on
seven hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings for Toronto.ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Pavin Smith hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to
help the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 14-1 win over the St. Louis
Cardinals on Tuesday night. Christian Walker and Kevin Newman also
homered for Arizona, which leads the majors with 148 runs. Tommy
Henry (1-1) tossed six effective innings in his first win in five
starts this season. The 26-year-old left-hander gave up one run on
five hits and struck out six with one walk. Willson Contreras homered
for St. Louis, which has lost five of six.COLORADO SPRINGS,
Colo. (AP) — The U.S. Figure Skating championships will be held in
Wichita, Kansas. The event should provide a preview of the American
team that will contest the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina,
Italy. The national governing body announced its calendar of
domestically held international events on Tuesday. The U.S.
championships will run from Jan. 20-26 at INTRUST Bank Arena in
Wichita. The Grand Prix season begins Oct. 18 with Skate America in
Allen, Texas. That's the first event in the six-stop Grand Prix
international schedule. The U.S. also will host the 2025 world
championships from March 23-30 at TD Garden in Boston.INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —
NCAA athletes are now eligible to play immediately no matter how many
times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements —
after the association fast-tracked legislation to fall in line with a
recent court order. The Division I Board of Directors formally
ratified the change to the transfer rule and approved a tweak that
allows schools to identify name, image and likeness opportunities and
facilitate deals between athletes and third parties. Athletes are not
obligated to accept assistance from the school and must maintain
authority over the terms in their NIL agreements. Beginning Aug. 1,
member schools will be permitted to increase NIL-related support only
for athletes who disclose their NIL arrangements.LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Luka Doncic scored 32 points and the Dallas Mavericks overcame the
return of Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard to beat Los Angeles 96-93
and tie their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game
apiece. Leonard had 15 points and seven rebounds in 35 minutes of his
first game since March 31. He had been out with inflammation in his
surgically repaired right knee. Kyrie Irving added 23 points and P.J.
Washington Jr. had 18 for the Mavs. Game 3 is Friday in Dallas.MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs
and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the
Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to
take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. Mike Conley and Rudy
Gobert each added 18 points to help the Timberwolves offset the
smothering of Anthony Edwards by the Suns. He went 3 for 12 from the
floor for 15 points. Game 3 is in Phoenix on Friday. Minnesota has
held a 2-0 series lead one other time in franchise history, against
Denver in the first round in 2004.NEW YORK (AP) —
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover
that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New
York Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2. That's according to
the NBA's report on the officiating that the league released Tuesday.
The league also says 76ers coach Nick Nurse was attempting to call a
timeout that was “neither recognized nor granted by the officials”
at the start of the possession. The league says Jalen Brunson grabbed
Maxey's jersey to prevent him from cleanly catching a pass before
Josh Hart made lower body contact that caused the All-Star guard to
fall.TUESDAY SCORESMAJOR LEAGUE
BASEBALLINTERLEAGUEFinal	Chicago
Cubs	7	Houston	2	AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Cleveland	4	Boston	1	Final	Detroit	4	Tampa
Bay	2	Final	N.Y.
Yankees	4	Oakland	3	Final	Kansas
City	3	Toronto	2	Final	Minnesota	6	Chicago
White Sox	5	Final	Seattle	4	Texas	0	Final	L.A.
Angels	7	Baltimore	4	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Pittsburgh	2	Milwaukee	1	Final	Atlanta	5	Miami	0	Final	Cincinnati	8	Philadelphia	1	Final	L.A.
Dodgers	4	Washington	1	Final	Arizona	14	St.
Louis	1	Final	Colorado	7	San
Diego	4	Final	San
Francisco	5	N.Y. Mets	1	NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFSFinal	Minnesota	105	Phoenix	93	Final	Indiana	125	Milwaukee	108	Final	Dallas	96	L.A.
Clippers	93	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	N-Y
Rangers	4	Washington	3	Final
OT	Florida	3	Tampa Bay	2	Final	Colorado	5	Winnipeg	2

Wednesday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

- Voice of the Cougars Cole Reif checks into his regular Tuesday spot to talk everything sports.

- Barton Softball coach Carson Dubose recaps Monday's home doubleheader with Otero and previews the final week of the regular season.

- Mike Courson goes "On the Prowl" with Great Bend Panther Girls Swim coach Courtnea Wilson.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they signed coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach and team president Mark Donovan to contract extensions, though the team did not say how long the deals would last or provide any other details.

The Chiefs only said in a statement that “the leadership team of the Chiefs will remain in place for the long-term future.”

“Mark, Brett and Andy have achieved historic success together, and we are thrilled that they will continue in their roles for many years to come,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. “Individually, Mark, Brett and Andy each represent the best in the National Football League at their respective positions, and together, they make up one of the finest leadership teams in all of professional sports. They have been tremendous leaders for this organization on and off the field."

On the field, the Chiefs have won seven consecutive AFC West titles, four conference championships and three Super Bowl titles, including the past two. They also have been in six consecutive AFC championship games.

They will head into next season trying to become the first team ever to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

“I’m incredibly grateful to Clark and the entire Hunt family for giving me the opportunity to lead this historic franchise,” Reid said in a statement. “There have been so many people that have contributed to our success and Super Bowls, and I’m grateful to the players, coaches and staff that have all invested their time into this process."

Veach, who was largely responsible for drafting Patrick Mahomes before he was promoted to GM, has worked side-by-side with Reid to build one of the deepest rosters in the NFL. Veach has been particularly adept when it comes to the draft, selecting such stars as linebacker Nick Bolton and All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie in recent years.

Donovan has been in charge of off-the-field work, such as expanding the team's international fanbase and footprint.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they signed coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach and team president Mark Donovan to contract extensions, though the team did not say how long the deals would last or provide any other details.The Chiefs only said in a statement that “the leadership team of the Chiefs will remain in place for the long-term future.”“Mark, Brett and Andy have achieved historic success together, and we are thrilled that they will continue in their roles for many years to come,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. “Individually, Mark, Brett and Andy each represent the best in the National Football League at their respective positions, and together, they make up one of the finest leadership teams in all of professional sports. They have been tremendous leaders for this organization on and off the field."On the field, the Chiefs have won seven consecutive AFC West titles, four conference championships and three Super Bowl titles, including the past two. They also have been in six consecutive AFC championship games.They will head into next season trying to become the first team ever to win three consecutive Super Bowls.“I’m incredibly grateful to Clark and the entire Hunt family for giving me the opportunity to lead this historic franchise,” Reid said in a statement. “There have been so many people that have contributed to our success and Super Bowls, and I’m grateful to the players, coaches and staff that have all invested their time into this process."Veach, who was largely responsible for drafting Patrick Mahomes before he was promoted to GM, has worked side-by-side with Reid to build one of the deepest rosters in the NFL. Veach has been particularly adept when it comes to the draft, selecting such stars as linebacker Nick Bolton and All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie in recent years.Donovan has been in charge of off-the-field work, such as expanding the team's international fanbase and footprint.

Chiefs sign coach Andy Reid, GM Brett Veach, Mark Donovan to contract extensions

By TODD MOORE Barton Sports Info

Scoring in all but one inning Monday afternoon at Cougar Field, the Barton Community College softball team picked up a pair of non-conference run-rule shortened victories over Otero College 16-8 and 14-6.

Barton led throughout the opener following a first inning three-run frame before holding off a late Otero charge, matching the Rattlers' five-run top of the fifth with their own five plate crossers to end the contest in five innings.

A three-run advantage held up until the fifth inning of game two, Otero taking a 4-3 lead but the Cougars responded with eight plate crossers to eventually put the game away in the sixth frame on Mikaila Herring's walk-off two-run homerun.

The Cougars improve to 24-16 on the year while Otero wraps up their regular season slate at 21-26. Barton returns to conference play on Wednesday with a 2:00 p.m. first pitch at Pratt Community College before concluding its home and regular season schedule on Saturday hosting Hutchinson Community College. First pitch against the Blue Dragons slated for 1:00 p.m. with sophomore recognition taking place between the two games of the doubleheader.

Barton connected on thirty hits on the afternoon, seven coming from Chloe Enslinger as the freshman from Derby was perfect on the day going 7-for-7 with five extra base hits including her team leading 8th home run of the season.

Matching Enslinger with a 5-RBI day, Herring contributed five plate crossers on a 5-of-7 afternoon as did Elina Bartlett from her 5-of-8 performance.

Bartlett picked up the game one victory improving to 8-3 on the season, Alicia Goseland's 1.2 inningx of relief earning the game two win improving to 3-4 on the year.

Otero finished with 23 hits including six home runs led by Ana Medeiros's 4-of-6 performance and two bombs for her 14th and 15th of the year. Mariah Johnson's pair of fence clearers for two of her four hits bringing her season total to 7 with Faith Giebenrath and Gabby Rodriguez going yard for their 2nd and 13th respectively.

Laci Dryden and Leslie Ramos reached via the walk and hit by pitch setting up Barton's initial three runs, Aly Lawrence plating one on her 16th double of the season with Allyson McDougal's groundout and Enslinger's sac fly pushing across two more runs.

Otero got two back in the ensuing frame, a leadoff Dasia Halstead double scoring on Giebenrath's first of two hits in the game.

Herring and Cameron Pelzel were each 3-for-3 in game one with a combined 5 RBI, the duo getting the second inning started with hits before scoring on Ramos' second hit pitch in as many at-bats, pushing the run across on the bases loaded situation and Lawrence chalking up an RBI on a lined sac fly to center.

The Rattlers got one back in the third as Kamryn Foster's one-out double would score on Medeiros' first of two hits.

Two more runs would hit the home team's side of the scoreboard in the bottom half of the frame, Enslinger's leadoff single and Bartlett reaching on error scoring on Herring's single and Pelzel's 4th double of the year.

Following a scoreless fourth for the Rattlers, Barton added four more runs, each coming on two outs. McDougal's hit extended her streak to five straight games, later ending at that mark in coming up empty in game two. A trio of doubles ensued off the bats of Enslinger, Bartlett, and Herring with Herring concluding the inning's output eventually crossing on a wild pitch pushing the Barton advantage to 11-3.

After a leadoff single, Lawrence induced a pair of infield pop-ups and was a strike away from putting the Rattlers away but Medeiros had other plans in launching the 2-2 pitch out of the park. A walk later and Johnson cut two more runs off the deficit with her 6th dinger of the year. Following a Sidney Larrew double keeping the momentum going, Goseland took over in the circle and was greeted by a Giebenrath RBI single before inducing a groundout to escape further damage with the lead trimmed to 11-8.

Barton went back to work with one-out in the home half, Lawrence connecting on her second double in being followed by McDougal's reach on a fielder's choice before Enslinger belted a three-run job for her 8th of the year. Bartlet followed with a double, Herring drew a walk, and Pelzel put the game away driving a shot up the middle for the 2-RBI single as Herring's speed around the bases concluding with a slide around the tag at home sealing the contest.

The concluding game started off slower than the opener, Barton coming up empty in the first frame before plating two in the second and one in the third. Enslinger's leadoff double set up the second frame, Pelzel extending her hit streak to seven straight games delivering an RBI single with Laci Dryden's lone hit driving in the second run. Enslinger would again spark the offense in the third, extending the frame on a two out double before scoring on Bartlett's run producing hit.

Following a scoreless fourth, Otero took their lone lead with four runs in the fifth, Johnson and Medeiros each providing a two-run fence clearer.

Facing their first deficit, Barton's initial eight reached base in the home half, Kelsi Gaston leading off with a single, Bartlett connecting on a two-run RBI base knock, Lani Dryden's RBI single, and Laci Dryden's bases loaded walk highlighting the surge. Lawrence's sac fly being the first out of the inning followed by Gaston's RBI groundout concluding the 8-run answer flipping the home advantage to 11-4.

Otero put a two-run dent in the deficit in the top of the six, Angelyse Martinez' one-out double trotting home on Rodriguez' 13th home run of the year.

The Cougars only had to send up three batters to end the contest in run-rule fashion, Enslinger's third two-bagger of the nightcap speeding home on Bartlett's 15th double of the season and two pitches later Herring quickly concluded the day's action driving a 1-0 pitch deep to left for the walk-off on the sophomore's 5th dinger of the season.

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoScoring in all but one inning Monday afternoon at Cougar Field, the Barton Community College softball team picked up a pair of non-conference run-rule shortened victories over Otero College 16-8 and 14-6.Barton led throughout the opener following a first inning three-run frame before holding off a late Otero charge, matching the Rattlers' five-run top of the fifth with their own five plate crossers to end the contest in five innings.A three-run advantage held up until the fifth inning of game two, Otero taking a 4-3 lead but the Cougars responded with eight plate crossers to eventually put the game away in the sixth frame on Mikaila Herring's walk-off two-run homerun.The Cougars improve to 24-16 on the year while Otero wraps up their regular season slate at 21-26. Barton returns to conference play on Wednesday with a 2:00 p.m. first pitch at Pratt Community College before concluding its home and regular season schedule on Saturday hosting Hutchinson Community College. First pitch against the Blue Dragons slated for 1:00 p.m. with sophomore recognition taking place between the two games of the doubleheader.Barton connected on thirty hits on the afternoon, seven coming from Chloe Enslinger as the freshman from Derby was perfect on the day going 7-for-7 with five extra base hits including her team leading 8th home run of the season.Matching Enslinger with a 5-RBI day, Herring contributed five plate crossers on a 5-of-7 afternoon as did Elina Bartlett from her 5-of-8 performance.Bartlett picked up the game one victory improving to 8-3 on the season, Alicia Goseland's 1.2 inningx of relief earning the game two win improving to 3-4 on the year.Otero finished with 23 hits including six home runs led by Ana Medeiros's 4-of-6 performance and two bombs for her 14th and 15th of the year. Mariah Johnson's pair of fence clearers for two of her four hits bringing her season total to 7 with Faith Giebenrath and Gabby Rodriguez going yard for their 2nd and 13th respectively.Game One RecapLaci Dryden and Leslie Ramos reached via the walk and hit by pitch setting up Barton's initial three runs, Aly Lawrence plating one on her 16th double of the season with Allyson McDougal's groundout and Enslinger's sac fly pushing across two more runs.Otero got two back in the ensuing frame, a leadoff Dasia Halstead double scoring on Giebenrath's first of two hits in the game.Herring and Cameron Pelzel were each 3-for-3 in game one with a combined 5 RBI, the duo getting the second inning started with hits before scoring on Ramos' second hit pitch in as many at-bats, pushing the run across on the bases loaded situation and Lawrence chalking up an RBI on a lined sac fly to center.The Rattlers got one back in the third as Kamryn Foster's one-out double would score on Medeiros' first of two hits.Two more runs would hit the home team's side of the scoreboard in the bottom half of the frame, Enslinger's leadoff single and Bartlett reaching on error scoring on Herring's single and Pelzel's 4th double of the year.Following a scoreless fourth for the Rattlers, Barton added four more runs, each coming on two outs. McDougal's hit extended her streak to five straight games, later ending at that mark in coming up empty in game two. A trio of doubles ensued off the bats of Enslinger, Bartlett, and Herring with Herring concluding the inning's output eventually crossing on a wild pitch pushing the Barton advantage to 11-3.After a leadoff single, Lawrence induced a pair of infield pop-ups and was a strike away from putting the Rattlers away but Medeiros had other plans in launching the 2-2 pitch out of the park. A walk later and Johnson cut two more runs off the deficit with her 6th dinger of the year. Following a Sidney Larrew double keeping the momentum going, Goseland took over in the circle and was greeted by a Giebenrath RBI single before inducing a groundout to escape further damage with the lead trimmed to 11-8.Barton went back to work with one-out in the home half, Lawrence connecting on her second double in being followed by McDougal's reach on a fielder's choice before Enslinger belted a three-run job for her 8th of the year. Bartlet followed with a double, Herring drew a walk, and Pelzel put the game away driving a shot up the middle for the 2-RBI single as Herring's speed around the bases concluding with a slide around the tag at home sealing the contest.Game TwoThe concluding game started off slower than the opener, Barton coming up empty in the first frame before plating two in the second and one in the third. Enslinger's leadoff double set up the second frame, Pelzel extending her hit streak to seven straight games delivering an RBI single with Laci Dryden's lone hit driving in the second run. Enslinger would again spark the offense in the third, extending the frame on a two out double before scoring on Bartlett's run producing hit.Following a scoreless fourth, Otero took their lone lead with four runs in the fifth, Johnson and Medeiros each providing a two-run fence clearer.Facing their first deficit, Barton's initial eight reached base in the home half, Kelsi Gaston leading off with a single, Bartlett connecting on a two-run RBI base knock, Lani Dryden's RBI single, and Laci Dryden's bases loaded walk highlighting the surge. Lawrence's sac fly being the first out of the inning followed by Gaston's RBI groundout concluding the 8-run answer flipping the home advantage to 11-4.Otero put a two-run dent in the deficit in the top of the six, Angelyse Martinez' one-out double trotting home on Rodriguez' 13th home run of the year.The Cougars only had to send up three batters to end the contest in run-rule fashion, Enslinger's third two-bagger of the nightcap speeding home on Bartlett's 15th double of the season and two pitches later Herring quickly concluded the day's action driving a 1-0 pitch deep to left for the walk-off on the sophomore's 5th dinger of the season.

Extra base hits leads Barton Softball to twin bill sweep over Otero

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer

Zach Wilson was expected to be the face of the franchise for the New York Jets. Instead, he became a symbol of disappointment.

And now, the 2021 second overall draft pick will get the chance to rejuvenate his career with the Denver Broncos.

The Jets traded Wilson to the Broncos on Monday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The Jets are sending Wilson and a seventh-round pick in this week’s NFL draft to the Broncos for a sixth-rounder, the person said.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal. NFL Network first reported the trade.

The Jets are parting ways with Wilson after three disappointing seasons. ESPN reported New York and Denver are splitting Wilson’s $5.5 million salary for this season as part of the deal.

Wilson came to the Jets with massive expectations after he was selected out of BYU because of his exceptional athletic ability and knack for making throws on the run from various arm angles. But he struggled mightily in his first two seasons in New York before the Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers to be their starter last offseason.

When Rodgers went down for the season with a torn left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut, Wilson took over as the starter again — and was unable to play with consistency or effectiveness while showing few signs of improvement from his first two years.

After being benched twice in his second season, Wilson was again sent to the sideline after 10 games. He sat out for two games while Tim Boyle was ineffective in two starts. The Jets turned back to Wilson, who found himself in the headlines when The Athletic reported he was reluctant to step back into his role as the starter because of potential injury concerns. Wilson denied that later in the week and said he was excited to start again.

He returned with perhaps the best performance of his career, going 27 of 36 for 301 yards — his third career game of 300 or more yards — and two touchdowns in New York’s 30-6 victory over Houston. Wilson was named the AFC offensive player of the week, but suffered a concussion the following week in the first half of the Jets’ 30-0 loss at Miami on Dec. 17.

“I thought he had a great OTAs, a great training camp,” coach Robert Saleh said late in the season. “I thought he battled. He fought. He’s a fighter, he really is. Obviously there’s things that he wishes he could have back and I know there’s a lot of things he improved on. Some things were out of his control.

“I’ve said it and I’ll say it again: I think he’s going to have a long career in this league.”

Rodgers is back this season, and the Jets signed veteran Tyrod Taylor last month to be his primary backup. The original plan last year was for Wilson to sit behind Rodgers and learn, and then perhaps take over again. But Rodgers’ injury changed all that.

“It’s just an unfortunate series of events that occurred,” Saleh said.

General manager Joe Douglas told reporters during the NFL combine in Indianapolis in February that the Jets had given Wilson and his agents permission to seek a trade. Douglas reiterated that last Friday, calling Wilson an “asset” while also saying New York was open to trading him.

And now, Wilson will look to restart his career in Denver.

He joins a quarterback room that also includes Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci after Russell Wilson was released last month after two seasons with the Broncos and signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Denver currently holds the 12th overall pick and could still be in the market for a quarterback.

The Broncos have a lot of other needs, however, and if they don't select a quarterback, it will be Wilson and Stidham in a training camp tussle to see who gets the job. Stidham is a fifth-year pro who has a 1-3 record as a starter. He went 1-1 after the Broncos benched Russell Wilson for the final two games last season. DiNucci lost his only NFL start back in 2020 with Dallas.

Stidham was the 13th quarterback to start for Denver since Peyton Manning retired after the 2015 season. The Broncos haven't been back to the playoffs since and have posted seven consecutive losing seasons, including last year's 8-9 under first-year coach Sean Payton.

The Broncos, who are on the hook for $37.79 million of Russell Wilson's $39 million salary in 2024 — which is in addition to $85 million in dead cap charges over the next two seasons — are unlikely to pick up the $22.4 million fifth-year option on Zach Wilson's rookie contract, meaning he will likely be a free agent next offseason.

Wilson went 12-21 in 33 games as a starter, throwing for 6,293 yards and 23 touchdowns with 25 interceptions. He has a 57% career completion percentage and 73.2 passer rating, ranking among the NFL’s worst in both categories in all three of his seasons. Wilson also has five touchdown runs.

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football WriterZach Wilson was expected to be the face of the franchise for the New York Jets. Instead, he became a symbol of disappointment.And now, the 2021 second overall draft pick will get the chance to rejuvenate his career with the Denver Broncos.The Jets traded Wilson to the Broncos on Monday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The Jets are sending Wilson and a seventh-round pick in this week’s NFL draft to the Broncos for a sixth-rounder, the person said.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal. NFL Network first reported the trade.The Jets are parting ways with Wilson after three disappointing seasons. ESPN reported New York and Denver are splitting Wilson’s $5.5 million salary for this season as part of the deal.Wilson came to the Jets with massive expectations after he was selected out of BYU because of his exceptional athletic ability and knack for making throws on the run from various arm angles. But he struggled mightily in his first two seasons in New York before the Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers to be their starter last offseason.When Rodgers went down for the season with a torn left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut, Wilson took over as the starter again — and was unable to play with consistency or effectiveness while showing few signs of improvement from his first two years.After being benched twice in his second season, Wilson was again sent to the sideline after 10 games. He sat out for two games while Tim Boyle was ineffective in two starts. The Jets turned back to Wilson, who found himself in the headlines when The Athletic reported he was reluctant to step back into his role as the starter because of potential injury concerns. Wilson denied that later in the week and said he was excited to start again.He returned with perhaps the best performance of his career, going 27 of 36 for 301 yards — his third career game of 300 or more yards — and two touchdowns in New York’s 30-6 victory over Houston. Wilson was named the AFC offensive player of the week, but suffered a concussion the following week in the first half of the Jets’ 30-0 loss at Miami on Dec. 17.And he didn’t play again.“I thought he had a great OTAs, a great training camp,” coach Robert Saleh said late in the season. “I thought he battled. He fought. He’s a fighter, he really is. Obviously there’s things that he wishes he could have back and I know there’s a lot of things he improved on. Some things were out of his control.“I’ve said it and I’ll say it again: I think he’s going to have a long career in this league.”It won’t be with the Jets, though.Rodgers is back this season, and the Jets signed veteran Tyrod Taylor last month to be his primary backup. The original plan last year was for Wilson to sit behind Rodgers and learn, and then perhaps take over again. But Rodgers’ injury changed all that.“It’s just an unfortunate series of events that occurred,” Saleh said.General manager Joe Douglas told reporters during the NFL combine in Indianapolis in February that the Jets had given Wilson and his agents permission to seek a trade. Douglas reiterated that last Friday, calling Wilson an “asset” while also saying New York was open to trading him.And now, Wilson will look to restart his career in Denver.He joins a quarterback room that also includes Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci after Russell Wilson was released last month after two seasons with the Broncos and signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Denver currently holds the 12th overall pick and could still be in the market for a quarterback.The Broncos have a lot of other needs, however, and if they don't select a quarterback, it will be Wilson and Stidham in a training camp tussle to see who gets the job. Stidham is a fifth-year pro who has a 1-3 record as a starter. He went 1-1 after the Broncos benched Russell Wilson for the final two games last season. DiNucci lost his only NFL start back in 2020 with Dallas.Stidham was the 13th quarterback to start for Denver since Peyton Manning retired after the 2015 season. The Broncos haven't been back to the playoffs since and have posted seven consecutive losing seasons, including last year's 8-9 under first-year coach Sean Payton.The Broncos, who are on the hook for $37.79 million of Russell Wilson's $39 million salary in 2024 — which is in addition to $85 million in dead cap charges over the next two seasons — are unlikely to pick up the $22.4 million fifth-year option on Zach Wilson's rookie contract, meaning he will likely be a free agent next offseason.Wilson went 12-21 in 33 games as a starter, throwing for 6,293 yards and 23 touchdowns with 25 interceptions. He has a 57% career completion percentage and 73.2 passer rating, ranking among the NFL’s worst in both categories in all three of his seasons. Wilson also has five touchdown runs.

Jets trade quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bo Bichette had a bases-clearing triple, Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Monday night.

The Jays have won seven of nine. The Royals lost their third straight at home after winning their previous nine at Kauffman Stadium.

Yusei Kikuchi (2-1) was efficient early, allowing one baserunner on 48 pitches in the first five innings.

“(Kikuchi) was lights out early, he just ran into trouble on the sixth,” Toronto manager John Schneider said. “That’s as efficient as I’ve ever seen him with his pitch count. He was attacking guys, getting weak contact and strikeouts.

"And (we got) huge hits from Bo and Varsho, obviously.”

Kikuchi allowed a two-run home run by Maikel Garcia in the sixth. With two outs, Vinnie Pasquantino hit an infield single and Salvador Perez followed with a double. But Kikuchi retired Nelson Velázquez on a grounder to end the threat.

“My fastball was working really well today,” Kikuchi said through an interpreter. “I was able to throw it up in the zone to a lot to those hitters.”

Right-hander Tyler Duffey, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Omaha earlier Monday, worked two scoreless innings in relief, striking out three.

Jordan Romano surrendered a homer by Kyle Isbel in the ninth but finished for his third save of the season and 100th of his career.

“That’s awesome for him,” Schneider said. “Knowing him for a long time and seeing him as a starter in the minors, a lot of credit goes to him. It’s not easy to do, whether it’s a three-run lead or a one-run lead. He’s been doing it for a number of years now. (I'm) really glad we won, but really happy for him. He’s actually turned himself into a pretty elite closer.”

Brady Singer (2-1) allowed five runs on five hits in six innings. He struck out five and walked three, all of whom scored.

“(Singer) was throwing harder at the beginning of the game,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “He had some good movement on his two-seamer and in his breaking ball. He threw a couple four-seamers in there as well. But he really just got hurt by the walks.”

Singer struck out the first two Toronto batters in the second inning, becoming the 19th Royals pitcher to reach 500 career strikeouts. He tied Steve Busby as the fastest Royals pitcher to achieve the milestone, getting there in his 100th appearance.

“I'm fortunate enough to play this game, so it's really cool,” Singer said.

Singer issued two walks in the third that cost him. His free pass to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. loaded the bases, and Bichette lined a triple off the glove of center fielder Garrett Hampson to score three runs.

Varsho's homer in the sixth made it 5-0, and the Royals' two homers weren't enough.

“The homers are nice,” Quatraro said. “We just need to sustain some things and be able to score in other ways as well.”

Royals: LHP Anthony Veneziano was optioned to Omaha to make room for Duffey.

Blue Jays: RHP Alek Manoah, who has yet to pitch this season because of a shoulder injury, is scheduled to start for Triple-A Buffalo Wednesday or Thursday.

The four-game series continues Tuesday with Toronto sending Kevin Gausman (0-2, 8.16 ERA) to the mound to face Michael Wacha (1-2, 3.75).

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bo Bichette had a bases-clearing triple, Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Monday night.The Jays have won seven of nine. The Royals lost their third straight at home after winning their previous nine at Kauffman Stadium.Yusei Kikuchi (2-1) was efficient early, allowing one baserunner on 48 pitches in the first five innings.“(Kikuchi) was lights out early, he just ran into trouble on the sixth,” Toronto manager John Schneider said. “That’s as efficient as I’ve ever seen him with his pitch count. He was attacking guys, getting weak contact and strikeouts."And (we got) huge hits from Bo and Varsho, obviously.”Kikuchi allowed a two-run home run by Maikel Garcia in the sixth. With two outs, Vinnie Pasquantino hit an infield single and Salvador Perez followed with a double. But Kikuchi retired Nelson Velázquez on a grounder to end the threat.“My fastball was working really well today,” Kikuchi said through an interpreter. “I was able to throw it up in the zone to a lot to those hitters.”Right-hander Tyler Duffey, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Omaha earlier Monday, worked two scoreless innings in relief, striking out three.Jordan Romano surrendered a homer by Kyle Isbel in the ninth but finished for his third save of the season and 100th of his career.“That’s awesome for him,” Schneider said. “Knowing him for a long time and seeing him as a starter in the minors, a lot of credit goes to him. It’s not easy to do, whether it’s a three-run lead or a one-run lead. He’s been doing it for a number of years now. (I'm) really glad we won, but really happy for him. He’s actually turned himself into a pretty elite closer.”Brady Singer (2-1) allowed five runs on five hits in six innings. He struck out five and walked three, all of whom scored.“(Singer) was throwing harder at the beginning of the game,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “He had some good movement on his two-seamer and in his breaking ball. He threw a couple four-seamers in there as well. But he really just got hurt by the walks.”Singer struck out the first two Toronto batters in the second inning, becoming the 19th Royals pitcher to reach 500 career strikeouts. He tied Steve Busby as the fastest Royals pitcher to achieve the milestone, getting there in his 100th appearance.“I'm fortunate enough to play this game, so it's really cool,” Singer said.Singer issued two walks in the third that cost him. His free pass to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. loaded the bases, and Bichette lined a triple off the glove of center fielder Garrett Hampson to score three runs.Varsho's homer in the sixth made it 5-0, and the Royals' two homers weren't enough.“The homers are nice,” Quatraro said. “We just need to sustain some things and be able to score in other ways as well.”TRANSACTIONSRoyals: LHP Anthony Veneziano was optioned to Omaha to make room for Duffey.TRAINER'S ROOMBlue Jays: RHP Alek Manoah, who has yet to pitch this season because of a shoulder injury, is scheduled to start for Triple-A Buffalo Wednesday or Thursday.UP NEXTThe four-game series continues Tuesday with Toronto sending Kevin Gausman (0-2, 8.16 ERA) to the mound to face Michael Wacha (1-2, 3.75).

Blue Jays beat Royals 5-3 for 7th win in 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Bo Bichette had a bases-clearing triple, Daulton Varsho hit
a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals
5-3. The Jays have won seven of nine. The Royals lost their third
straight at home after winning their previous nine at Kauffman
Stadium. Yusei Kikuchi was efficient early, allowing one baserunner
on 48 pitches in the first five innings. He allowed a two-run homer
by Maikel Garcia in the sixth. Jordan Romano surrendered a homer by
Kyle Isbel in the ninth but finished for his third save. Brady Singer
took the loss, allowing five runs in six innings.

ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Nolan Gorman snapped an 0-for-19 slump with a two-run homer in the
bottom of the ninth inning that gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-3
victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the fourth home run
this season for Gorman, who entered as a defensive replacement in the
eighth. Paul Goldschmidt, who homered earlier, reached on an infield
single before Gorman hit left-hander Kyle Nelson’s only pitch into
the right-field seats. Ryan Helsley worked a scoreless inning and the
Cardinals overcame a 3-0 deficit to halt a four-game losing streak.
Ryan Thompson took the loss. Eugenio Suárez sparked Arizona with
three hits and two RBIs.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they signed
coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach and team president Mark
Donovan to contract extensions. The team did not say how long the
deals would last or provide any other details, saying in a statement
only that “the leadership team of the Chiefs will remain in place
for the long-term future.” On the field, the Chiefs have won seven
consecutive AFC West titles, four conference championships and three
Super Bowl titles, including the past two. They also have been in six
consecutive AFC championship games. Off the field, the Chiefs have
been able to expand their fanbase and footprint internationally,
particularly in places such as Germany.

UNDATED (AP) — A
person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the New York
Jets have traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos. The
Jets are sending Wilson and a seventh-round pick in this week’s
draft to the Broncos for a sixth-rounder, the person said. The person
spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t
announced the deal. NFL Network first reported the trade. The Jets
are parting ways with Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021
draft, after just three disappointing seasons. New York is also
expected to pay a portion of Wilson’s $5.5 million salary for this
season.

CHICAGO (AP) — The
Chicago Bears have scheduled a Wednesday news conference to announce
plans for “a state-of-the-art, publicly owned enclosed stadium”
on the city’s Museum Campus near Lake Michigan. The announcement
Monday said the plans also call for additional green and open space
with access to the lakefront. The team said last month it was
prepared to provide more than $2 billion in funding toward a publicly
owned stadium in the city. That statement signaled a shift in focus
away from building a new home in the suburbs. Soldier Field has been
the Bears’ home since 1971. The team’s lease there runs through
2033.

DENVER (AP) —
Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the
Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the
Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their
Western Conference playoff series. Murray’s fadeaway, falling-down
game-winner provided the Nuggets with their first lead since 5-3 in
the opening minutes and gave Denver its 10th consecutive win over the
Lakers.

NEW YORK (AP) —
Donte DiVincenzo made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining
after a desperate scramble, and the New York Knicks beat the
Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in
their first-round playoff series. The Knicks trailed by five points
within the final 30 seconds, on the verge of losing home-court
advantage before a stunning rally, starting when Jalen Brunson
finally got a shot to fall during an otherwise miserable night.
Brunson finished with 24 points despite going 8 for 29 from the
field. Josh Hart had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and DiVincenzo scored
19 points.

DENVER (AP) —
LeBron James' anger boiled over after the Los Angeles Lakers' latest
loss to the Denver Nuggets. His anger wasn't centered on the Lakers
and blowing a 20-point lead in the second half or at Jamal Murray's
game-winning buzzer beater to give Denver a 101-99 win. No, James was
upset about the NBA's replay center reversing a foul call on the
Nuggets in the second half. James said Michael Porter Jr. clearly hit
D'Angelo Russell in the face and that the call shouldn't have been
reversed. The Lakers are down 2-0 with the series heading to Los
Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday.

CLEVElAND (AP) —
Jalen Suggs made a stunning comeback for Orlando in Game 2. The Magic
need to make one of their own to save their season. Suggs shook off
what appeared to a serious injury to the guard's left knee and played
most of the second half as the Magic lost 96-86 to the Cleveland
Cavaliers to fall behind 0-2 in their Eastern Conference playoff
series. Unable to put any weight on his leg, Suggs was carried off
the floor in the first quarter in pain and crying. He played in the
second half with a sleeve on his leg and says he expects to play in
Game 3 at Orlando on Thursday.

NEW YORK (AP) — A
team spokesman says the Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance
related to the officiating during their series against the New York
Knicks. The 76ers lost both games in New York, with the Knicks
rallying in the final 30 seconds for a 104-101 victory on Monday
night. 76ers center Joel Embiid believed Tyrese Maxey was fouled when
the Knicks stole the ball from him on the possession that led to the
go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo. Embiid also said coach Nick
Nurse and some players were trying to call timeout on the play.

Final	Cleveland	96	Orlando	86
Cleveland leads series 2-0	

Final	New
York	104	Philadelphia	101	 New York leads series 2-0

Final	Denver	101	L.A.
Lakers	 99	Denver leads 2-0	

Carolina 5, N.Y.
Islanders 3, Carolina leads series 2 - 0

Vegas 4, Dallas 3,
Vegas leads series 1 - 0

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — Bo Bichette had a bases-clearing triple, Daulton Varsho hit
a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals
5-3. The Jays have won seven of nine. The Royals lost their third
straight at home after winning their previous nine at Kauffman
Stadium. Yusei Kikuchi was efficient early, allowing one baserunner
on 48 pitches in the first five innings. He allowed a two-run homer
by Maikel Garcia in the sixth. Jordan Romano surrendered a homer by
Kyle Isbel in the ninth but finished for his third save. Brady Singer
took the loss, allowing five runs in six innings.ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Nolan Gorman snapped an 0-for-19 slump with a two-run homer in the
bottom of the ninth inning that gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-3
victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the fourth home run
this season for Gorman, who entered as a defensive replacement in the
eighth. Paul Goldschmidt, who homered earlier, reached on an infield
single before Gorman hit left-hander Kyle Nelson’s only pitch into
the right-field seats. Ryan Helsley worked a scoreless inning and the
Cardinals overcame a 3-0 deficit to halt a four-game losing streak.
Ryan Thompson took the loss. Eugenio Suárez sparked Arizona with
three hits and two RBIs.KANSAS CITY, Mo.
(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they signed
coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach and team president Mark
Donovan to contract extensions. The team did not say how long the
deals would last or provide any other details, saying in a statement
only that “the leadership team of the Chiefs will remain in place
for the long-term future.” On the field, the Chiefs have won seven
consecutive AFC West titles, four conference championships and three
Super Bowl titles, including the past two. They also have been in six
consecutive AFC championship games. Off the field, the Chiefs have
been able to expand their fanbase and footprint internationally,
particularly in places such as Germany.UNDATED (AP) — A
person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the New York
Jets have traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos. The
Jets are sending Wilson and a seventh-round pick in this week’s
draft to the Broncos for a sixth-rounder, the person said. The person
spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t
announced the deal. NFL Network first reported the trade. The Jets
are parting ways with Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021
draft, after just three disappointing seasons. New York is also
expected to pay a portion of Wilson’s $5.5 million salary for this
season.CHICAGO (AP) — The
Chicago Bears have scheduled a Wednesday news conference to announce
plans for “a state-of-the-art, publicly owned enclosed stadium”
on the city’s Museum Campus near Lake Michigan. The announcement
Monday said the plans also call for additional green and open space
with access to the lakefront. The team said last month it was
prepared to provide more than $2 billion in funding toward a publicly
owned stadium in the city. That statement signaled a shift in focus
away from building a new home in the suburbs. Soldier Field has been
the Bears’ home since 1971. The team’s lease there runs through
2033.DENVER (AP) —
Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the
Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the
Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their
Western Conference playoff series. Murray’s fadeaway, falling-down
game-winner provided the Nuggets with their first lead since 5-3 in
the opening minutes and gave Denver its 10th consecutive win over the
Lakers.NEW YORK (AP) —
Donte DiVincenzo made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining
after a desperate scramble, and the New York Knicks beat the
Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in
their first-round playoff series. The Knicks trailed by five points
within the final 30 seconds, on the verge of losing home-court
advantage before a stunning rally, starting when Jalen Brunson
finally got a shot to fall during an otherwise miserable night.
Brunson finished with 24 points despite going 8 for 29 from the
field. Josh Hart had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and DiVincenzo scored
19 points.DENVER (AP) —
LeBron James' anger boiled over after the Los Angeles Lakers' latest
loss to the Denver Nuggets. His anger wasn't centered on the Lakers
and blowing a 20-point lead in the second half or at Jamal Murray's
game-winning buzzer beater to give Denver a 101-99 win. No, James was
upset about the NBA's replay center reversing a foul call on the
Nuggets in the second half. James said Michael Porter Jr. clearly hit
D'Angelo Russell in the face and that the call shouldn't have been
reversed. The Lakers are down 2-0 with the series heading to Los
Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday.CLEVElAND (AP) —
Jalen Suggs made a stunning comeback for Orlando in Game 2. The Magic
need to make one of their own to save their season. Suggs shook off
what appeared to a serious injury to the guard's left knee and played
most of the second half as the Magic lost 96-86 to the Cleveland
Cavaliers to fall behind 0-2 in their Eastern Conference playoff
series. Unable to put any weight on his leg, Suggs was carried off
the floor in the first quarter in pain and crying. He played in the
second half with a sleeve on his leg and says he expects to play in
Game 3 at Orlando on Thursday.NEW YORK (AP) — A
team spokesman says the Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance
related to the officiating during their series against the New York
Knicks. The 76ers lost both games in New York, with the Knicks
rallying in the final 30 seconds for a 104-101 victory on Monday
night. 76ers center Joel Embiid believed Tyrese Maxey was fouled when
the Knicks stole the ball from him on the possession that led to the
go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo. Embiid also said coach Nick
Nurse and some players were trying to call timeout on the play.MONDAY SCORESMAJOR LEAGUE
BASEBALLAMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Oakland	2	N.Y.
Yankees	0	Final	Detroit	7	Tampa
Bay	1	Final	Minnesota	7	Chicago
White Sox	0	Final	Toronto	5	Kansas
City	3	Final	Baltimore	4	L.A.
Angels	2	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Philadelphia	7	Cincinnati	0	Final	Pittsburgh	4	Milwaukee	2	Final	Atlanta	3	Miami	0	Final	St.
Louis	5	Arizona	3	Final	San
Diego	3	Colorado	1	Final	San
Francisco	5	N.Y. Mets	2NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFSFinal	Cleveland	96	Orlando	86
Cleveland leads series 2-0	Final	New
York	104	Philadelphia	101	 New York leads series 2-0Final	Denver	101	L.A.
Lakers	 99	Denver leads 2-0	NHL PLAYOFFSToronto 3, Boston 2,
series tied 1 - 1Carolina 5, N.Y.
Islanders 3, Carolina leads series 2 - 0Vegas 4, Dallas 3,
Vegas leads series 1 - 0

Tuesday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

In baseball, they call it a split squad. With some members of the Panther track and field team in Lawrence for the KU Relays over the weekend, most of the team was in action Friday at Buhler. Big gains were made in the middle distance events

The 1600 featured one of Class 4A's best in Buhler's Layne Whisler, who got the win by six seconds in 4:29. Panther sophomore Ismael Ramirez cut three seconds from a season best for the bronze in 4:37.18. Sophomore Tavon Stroup cut nine seconds to place fourth in 4:41.42. Stroup erased 10 seconds off his season best in the 3200m run to place fifth in 10:19.42 and miss the bronze by 11 seconds.

Ramirez placed fourth in the 800 in 2:03.24 to miss the bronze by less than two seconds. Senior Braylon Moore cut four seconds from a season best to place sixth in 2:04.15.

In the sprints, senior Ramiro Rocho placed fourth in the 400m dash in 52.16 to miss the bronze by a tenth of a second. He ran 11th in the 200m prelims in 24.65 to miss a spot in the finals by more than half a second.

In the field, Ben Nicholson reached 37-11 in the triple jump for fifth place, two feet from the bronze. Kellen Brown followed at 37-7 for sixth. Brown's long jump of 17-4.25 was good enough for 11th.

Sophomore Conner Holliday led the throwers with a sixth-place finish in the discus at 125-6, nine feet shy of the bronze. Jorge Pena placed 15th at 110-3. Pena placed 12th in the shot with a throw of 40-3.5.

On the girls' side, Junior Marissa Boone nixed a couple seconds in the 1600m run to place fourth in 5:38.84. She ran off her best time in the 3200m run by still placed third in 12:04.40 to miss the silver by seven seconds. Morgan Beckwith placed fifth in 12:11.68, and Teah King ran sixth in 12:20.23

Junior Kate Welcher cut six seconds from a season best in the 800m run to place fourth in 2:31.36, missing the bronze by less than a second.&nbsp;

Junior Kara Feist cleared the high jump bar at 4-6 for ninth. She also placed ninth in the triple jump at 30-8.5, followed by Cassie Ellegood in 10th at 30-5. Sophomore Kaylea McMullen and freshman Kayle Baldwin both cleared the pole vault bar at 8-0 for seventh and eighth, respectively.

Sophomore Allie Gerhart placed fifth in the shot at 33-9 to miss the bronze by less than two inches. Sophomore Natalee Daniels reached 32-7 for seventh, and sophomore Kimberly Hofflinger placed 11th at 30-3.

Hofflinger led the Lady Panther throwers in the javelin, placing fifth at 103-7. Sophomore MacKenzie Lindberg finished ninth at 95-1, and Gerhart finished behind her at 90-2. Hofflinger's discus toss of 98-2 was good enough for seventh place. Lindberg placed 11th at 91-2, and Daniels finished 13th at 89-5.

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 </figure>Great Bend Post SportsIn baseball, they call it a split squad. With some members of the Panther track and field team in Lawrence for the KU Relays over the weekend, most of the team was in action Friday at Buhler. Big gains were made in the middle distance eventsThe 1600 featured one of Class 4A's best in Buhler's Layne Whisler, who got the win by six seconds in 4:29. Panther sophomore Ismael Ramirez cut three seconds from a season best for the bronze in 4:37.18. Sophomore Tavon Stroup cut nine seconds to place fourth in 4:41.42. Stroup erased 10 seconds off his season best in the 3200m run to place fifth in 10:19.42 and miss the bronze by 11 seconds.Ramirez placed fourth in the 800 in 2:03.24 to miss the bronze by less than two seconds. Senior Braylon Moore cut four seconds from a season best to place sixth in 2:04.15.In the sprints, senior Ramiro Rocho placed fourth in the 400m dash in 52.16 to miss the bronze by a tenth of a second. He ran 11th in the 200m prelims in 24.65 to miss a spot in the finals by more than half a second.In the field, Ben Nicholson reached 37-11 in the triple jump for fifth place, two feet from the bronze. Kellen Brown followed at 37-7 for sixth. Brown's long jump of 17-4.25 was good enough for 11th.Sophomore Conner Holliday led the throwers with a sixth-place finish in the discus at 125-6, nine feet shy of the bronze. Jorge Pena placed 15th at 110-3. Pena placed 12th in the shot with a throw of 40-3.5.On the girls' side, Junior Marissa Boone nixed a couple seconds in the 1600m run to place fourth in 5:38.84. She ran off her best time in the 3200m run by still placed third in 12:04.40 to miss the silver by seven seconds. Morgan Beckwith placed fifth in 12:11.68, and Teah King ran sixth in 12:20.23Junior Kate Welcher cut six seconds from a season best in the 800m run to place fourth in 2:31.36, missing the bronze by less than a second.&nbsp;Junior Kara Feist cleared the high jump bar at 4-6 for ninth. She also placed ninth in the triple jump at 30-8.5, followed by Cassie Ellegood in 10th at 30-5. Sophomore Kaylea McMullen and freshman Kayle Baldwin both cleared the pole vault bar at 8-0 for seventh and eighth, respectively.Sophomore Allie Gerhart placed fifth in the shot at 33-9 to miss the bronze by less than two inches. Sophomore Natalee Daniels reached 32-7 for seventh, and sophomore Kimberly Hofflinger placed 11th at 30-3.Hofflinger led the Lady Panther throwers in the javelin, placing fifth at 103-7. Sophomore MacKenzie Lindberg finished ninth at 95-1, and Gerhart finished behind her at 90-2. Hofflinger's discus toss of 98-2 was good enough for seventh place. Lindberg placed 11th at 91-2, and Daniels finished 13th at 89-5.

Panther distance runners make big cuts at Buhler meet

- Barton Baseball coach Brent Biggs reviews the weekend four game series with Coffeyville and looks to the week ahead.

- Great Bend Tribune Sports Editor Jim Misunas.

- Mike Courson goes "On the Prowl" with Great Bend Track and Field coach Lyles Lashley.

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The Panther tennis team was back in action Friday at Garden City. Scott City scored 122 points to win the 11-team invitational. Great Bend finished with 72 points to finish in the middle of the pack at sixth.

Kaden Deines and Jacob Parks finished seventh in a joint doubles bracket. The pair made it through round one with a bye, then knocked off Dodge City 8-6. That pitted the Panthers against the eventual champions from Dodge City, who won 8-0. After an 8-2 loss to the fifth-place finishers from Garden City, Deines and Parks closed out their day with an 8-5 win against Scott City's other team.

In a joint singles bracket, Aiden Stacey defeated his first Liberal opponent 8-1 before falling to the eighth-place finisher from Cimarron 8-3. Stacey won his next two matches 8-2 over Garden City and 8-5 against another Garden City player to advance to the ninth-place match. He came up just short against Dodge City 8-7 (2) to finish 10th.

Aaron Ramirez placed 13th in the singles bracket. He opened with an 8-2 win against Larned before falling 8-1 to the eventual third-place finisher from Scott City. With an 8-4 loss to Garden City, Ramirez avoided a head-to-head matchup with Stacey, instead beating another Garden City player 8-5. Ramirez defeated Larned's Troy Hemken 8-2 in the 13th-place match.

Chason Ramsey and Kaden Pounds finished 19th in the doubles bracket. The pair opened with an 8-6 loss to the 15th-place finishers from Garden City, then defeated Liberal 8-5. An 8-4 loss to Colby dropped the Panthers to the 19th-place match where they defeated Ulysses 8-1.

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 </figure>Great Bend Post SportsThe Panther tennis team was back in action Friday at Garden City. Scott City scored 122 points to win the 11-team invitational. Great Bend finished with 72 points to finish in the middle of the pack at sixth.Kaden Deines and Jacob Parks finished seventh in a joint doubles bracket. The pair made it through round one with a bye, then knocked off Dodge City 8-6. That pitted the Panthers against the eventual champions from Dodge City, who won 8-0. After an 8-2 loss to the fifth-place finishers from Garden City, Deines and Parks closed out their day with an 8-5 win against Scott City's other team.In a joint singles bracket, Aiden Stacey defeated his first Liberal opponent 8-1 before falling to the eighth-place finisher from Cimarron 8-3. Stacey won his next two matches 8-2 over Garden City and 8-5 against another Garden City player to advance to the ninth-place match. He came up just short against Dodge City 8-7 (2) to finish 10th.Aaron Ramirez placed 13th in the singles bracket. He opened with an 8-2 win against Larned before falling 8-1 to the eventual third-place finisher from Scott City. With an 8-4 loss to Garden City, Ramirez avoided a head-to-head matchup with Stacey, instead beating another Garden City player 8-5. Ramirez defeated Larned's Troy Hemken 8-2 in the 13th-place match.Chason Ramsey and Kaden Pounds finished 19th in the doubles bracket. The pair opened with an 8-6 loss to the 15th-place finishers from Garden City, then defeated Liberal 8-5. An 8-4 loss to Colby dropped the Panthers to the 19th-place match where they defeated Ulysses 8-1.

Panther tennis team places sixth at Garden City

Panther baseball coach Randy Beck knew the series of games in De Soto Friday and Saturday would be tough. The loaded field included No. 10 Great Bend, No. 4 St. Thomas Aquinas, No. 6 De Soto, and Spring Hill. The Panthers finished the two-day event with a 1-2 record.

Great Bend's lone win as a 3-1 contest against Spring Hill. The Panthers scored all three runs in the third inning. JJ Grove was hit by a pitch to lead off the frame. Koehn Ribordy singled and Carson Umphres walked to loaded the bases with no outs. Ian Premer singled to right to drive in Grove and Ribordy. Umphres scored on a sac fly from Trenton Kern.

Spring Hill managed just three hits against Umphres, who allowed an unearned run in the sixth inning. Umphres struck out eight and walked five. Ribordy recorded the final out.

Grove led the offense with a single, double, and the hit-by-pitch. Great Bend had six hits in the win.

Play began with St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday night. The Saints scored in each of the first three innings to lead 7-0, then tacked on three more runs in the fifth to end the game early.

Aquinas pitcher Will Ray walked six Panthers but was otherwise effective, allowing just two hits and striking out four. Daxton Minton doubled and Ribordy singled for the two hits. Umphres and Owen Kaiser combined for four of the six walks.

Kaiser threw the first two innings, allowing five earned runs on five hits with three strikeouts and three walks. Peydon Oelger threw the final 2.2 innings, striking out one and allowing two earned runs on five hits.

Great Bend closed out competition with an 11-4 loss to De Soto on Saturday.&nbsp; The Wildcats opened up a 7-0 lead after three innings before the Panthers scratched across four runs in the top of the fourth. De Soto answered with a run in the fifth and the final three runs of the game in the sixth.

The Panther offense was highlighted by a solo shot from Umphres to lead off the fourth. With the based loaded, Minton doubled in the other three runs.

Umphres homered, singled, and walked. Minton doubled and singled. Singles from Premer and Kaiser were the only other Panther hits in the loss.

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 </figure>Great Bend Post SportsPanther baseball coach Randy Beck knew the series of games in De Soto Friday and Saturday would be tough. The loaded field included No. 10 Great Bend, No. 4 St. Thomas Aquinas, No. 6 De Soto, and Spring Hill. The Panthers finished the two-day event with a 1-2 record.Great Bend's lone win as a 3-1 contest against Spring Hill. The Panthers scored all three runs in the third inning. JJ Grove was hit by a pitch to lead off the frame. Koehn Ribordy singled and Carson Umphres walked to loaded the bases with no outs. Ian Premer singled to right to drive in Grove and Ribordy. Umphres scored on a sac fly from Trenton Kern.Spring Hill managed just three hits against Umphres, who allowed an unearned run in the sixth inning. Umphres struck out eight and walked five. Ribordy recorded the final out.Grove led the offense with a single, double, and the hit-by-pitch. Great Bend had six hits in the win.Play began with St. Thomas Aquinas on Friday night. The Saints scored in each of the first three innings to lead 7-0, then tacked on three more runs in the fifth to end the game early.Aquinas pitcher Will Ray walked six Panthers but was otherwise effective, allowing just two hits and striking out four. Daxton Minton doubled and Ribordy singled for the two hits. Umphres and Owen Kaiser combined for four of the six walks.Kaiser threw the first two innings, allowing five earned runs on five hits with three strikeouts and three walks. Peydon Oelger threw the final 2.2 innings, striking out one and allowing two earned runs on five hits.Great Bend closed out competition with an 11-4 loss to De Soto on Saturday.&nbsp; The Wildcats opened up a 7-0 lead after three innings before the Panthers scratched across four runs in the top of the fourth. De Soto answered with a run in the fifth and the final three runs of the game in the sixth.The Panther offense was highlighted by a solo shot from Umphres to lead off the fourth. With the based loaded, Minton doubled in the other three runs.Umphres homered, singled, and walked. Minton doubled and singled. Singles from Premer and Kaiser were the only other Panther hits in the loss.Hunter Herrman picked up the loss, going 2.2 innings and allowing seven runs on five hits. Just two of the runs were earned. Herrman also walked three and struck out a batter. Minton threw 2.2 innings, walking three and allowing two earned runs on four hits. Ribordy recorded two outs, walking three and allowing two earned runs on a single hit.Great Bend moves to 11-5 on the season. The Panthers head to No. 5 TMP (2-1A) on Tuesday and travel to Dodge City on Friday.&nbsp;