- Barton Men's basketball coach Jeremy Coombs will be in to look back at Wednesday's 16-point win at home over Seward County Wednesday. He'll also preview Saturday night's Jayhawk Conference contest with Dodge City.

- Sunflower Sports Solutions Conor Nicholl will preview the night of High School Basketball and provide some interesting things to watch heading into the Girls Regional wrestling weekend.

- Mike Courson visits with Ellinwood Girls basketball coach Greg Maxwell after the Lady Eagles picked up their first win over Central Plains since February of 2015.

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The Western Athletic Conference is small with just its five schools, but Garden City and Hays are always tough to beat in the swimming pool. Thursday in Garden City, the Panther boys scored 176 points to finish fourth at the WAC championships. Garden City took the title with 390 points, followed by Hays with 346.5 points, and Dodge City with 246.5 points.

Great Bend got as close as fourth place in the 400 free relay. The team of Jordan Sander, Randy Weber, Kale Mermis, and Logan Urban finished in 4:31.41, two seconds behind third-place Garden City. The 200 free relay team of Sander, Urban, Mark Sperlein, and Matthew Williams placed fifth in 2:00.53, half a second out of fourth place and six seconds behind the bronze.

Williams finished fifth in the 100 breast in 1:24.31 to miss the bronze by eight seconds. AJ Schartz placed eighth in 1:36.61. Williams had another fifth-place finish in the 500 free in 6:48.74 to miss the bronze by 58 seconds. Sperlein finished sixth in the 200 IM in 2:47.32 to miss the bronze by 14 seconds. Schartz placed ninth in 3:23.54.

Weber swam sixth in the 200 free in 2:36.32, 23 seconds off bronze pace. Jordan Sander finished eighth in 2:38.17, and Tyler Scheuerman finished 10th in 3:00.84. Mermis placed sixth in the 50 free in 28.75, three seconds off the bronze. Urban finished 10th in 32.80, and Dylon Kalivoda placed 13th in 35.80.

The 200 medley relay squad of Sperlein, Williams, Mermis, and Urban placed sixth in 2:17.07, 13 seconds behind third-place Dodge City.

Leo Bashor placed 10th in the 100 back in 1:33.24, followed by Cade Urban in 11th in 1:35.22. A 1:12 was needed for the bronze in that race.

Great Bend Post SportsThe Western Athletic Conference is small with just its five schools, but Garden City and Hays are always tough to beat in the swimming pool. Thursday in Garden City, the Panther boys scored 176 points to finish fourth at the WAC championships. Garden City took the title with 390 points, followed by Hays with 346.5 points, and Dodge City with 246.5 points.Great Bend got as close as fourth place in the 400 free relay. The team of Jordan Sander, Randy Weber, Kale Mermis, and Logan Urban finished in 4:31.41, two seconds behind third-place Garden City. The 200 free relay team of Sander, Urban, Mark Sperlein, and Matthew Williams placed fifth in 2:00.53, half a second out of fourth place and six seconds behind the bronze.Williams finished fifth in the 100 breast in 1:24.31 to miss the bronze by eight seconds. AJ Schartz placed eighth in 1:36.61. Williams had another fifth-place finish in the 500 free in 6:48.74 to miss the bronze by 58 seconds. Sperlein finished sixth in the 200 IM in 2:47.32 to miss the bronze by 14 seconds. Schartz placed ninth in 3:23.54.Weber swam sixth in the 200 free in 2:36.32, 23 seconds off bronze pace. Jordan Sander finished eighth in 2:38.17, and Tyler Scheuerman finished 10th in 3:00.84. Mermis placed sixth in the 50 free in 28.75, three seconds off the bronze. Urban finished 10th in 32.80, and Dylon Kalivoda placed 13th in 35.80.The 200 medley relay squad of Sperlein, Williams, Mermis, and Urban placed sixth in 2:17.07, 13 seconds behind third-place Dodge City.Leo Bashor placed 10th in the 100 back in 1:33.24, followed by Cade Urban in 11th in 1:35.22. A 1:12 was needed for the bronze in that race.

Panther swimmers finish fourth at WAC championships in Garden City

By DENNIS WASZAK, JR. Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets began with lots of fanfare and Super Bowl aspirations.

It ended less than two years later with a disappointing thud.

The Jets slammed the door on the 41-year-old quarterback potentially returning to the team when new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jets-aaron-rodgers-ab8fc5c9cfa630282441549c100cfda9">issued a joint statement Thursday</a>&nbsp;saying they told Rodgers last week “that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback.”

Rodgers will likely be designated a post-June 1 cut for salary cap reasons, but would be able to be released after the NFL’s new league year begins on March 12.

The four-time MVP hasn’t announced his playing plans, saying several times in recent weeks that he’ll take some time to consider whether he wants to continue his career for a 21st season or retire.

While he faces an offseason of uncertainty, one thing is clear: If Rodgers wants to get back in the huddle, it won’t be with the Jets. But a few quarterback-needy teams could be potential landing spots.

They have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft in April and the Titans could target a quarterback such as Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward. Bringing in Rodgers could allow them to focus on other positions in the draft. But with a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/titans-gm-mike-borgonzi-153c42321b60a313ef98d453c5be2a20">new general manager in place in Mike Borgonzi</a>&nbsp;and a young head coach in 40-year-old Brian Callahan, would they want to take on an aging QB in what is a likely rebuild?

Deshaun Watson&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/deshaun-watson-achilles-injury-0f455df4e71ec8e771a9a89f5b683759">might miss the entire 2025 season</a>&nbsp;after he ruptured his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months, and his status with the team moving forward was already shaky. The Browns have the second overall pick, so they’ll certainly have a shot at Sanders or Ward. But even if they draft one of them, Rodgers could allow them to sit and learn for at least a season.

Daniel Jones is already long gone and Tommy DeVito is the only quarterback on the Giants’ roster under contract for next season. New York has the No. 3 pick, so Sanders or Ward could be in play. But coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen don’t have a lot of time to turn things around. They were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/giants-schoen-daboll-7ccab8fa4bb1c072cd520eaa5bdd2385">retained after the season</a>, but co-owner John Mara made it clear he needs to see marked improvement. Bringing in Rodgers would be a last-ditch effort to stabilize things. Plus, Rodgers wouldn’t have to move and he’s already familiar with MetLife Stadium.

Sure, Rodgers’ buddy Davante Adams insisted on leaving Las Vegas and reuniting with his former Green Bay quarterback in New York. But&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/raiders-carroll-spytek-bc275d89acc6dcfc61f5f916e470eed0">this is a new regime</a>&nbsp;with head coach Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek. Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew are the possible starters next season, especially since having the No. 6 pick likely takes the Raiders out of play for one of the top quarterbacks. But Carroll and minority owner Tom Brady could be an attractive combo for Rodgers, who would provide the Raiders with a bridge to a young QB.

The Steelers have made the playoffs the last two seasons and four of the past five under coach Mike Tomlin, but failed to get out of the wild-card round in any. Owner Art Rooney II said it’s unlikely both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields will be back, with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pittsburgh-steelers-mike-tomlin-41957b9d66ba5e4cc1434b20fbd4fb6c">his preference the Steelers choose one</a>&nbsp;to return. Rodgers’ availability might change things as he could step into a playoff-ready team that’s looking for its first postseason win since 2016.

Rodgers grew up in the Bay Area rooting for the 49ers and idolizing Joe Montana, and it appeared he could live out his childhood dream when San Francisco had the No. 1 overall pick in 2005. But the 49ers instead went with Alex Smith and Rodgers fell to 24th when the Packers drafted him. Brock Purdy is eligible for a contract extension on his rookie deal and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-brock-purdy-61c1edbac285bfe47ffd92471ac7a195">owner Jed York recently said</a>&nbsp;he’d like to see him in San Francisco long-term. But the 49ers missed the playoffs this season after playing in the Super Bowl and Rodgers could be viewed as the missing piece to another long postseason run.

Could Rodgers take the same path Brett Favre did when he left Green Bay, played for the Jets and then went to Minnesota? Well,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/vikings-darnold-mccarthy-56b1b39a210b2f9185984a2da2bbf992">Sam Darnold could be a free agent</a>&nbsp;after having a career year while leading the Vikings to the playoffs — although he could get the franchise tag. Jones is still there after leaving the Giants and so is J.J. McCarthy, who missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury. But Rodgers could step into a high-powered offense that includes Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson and running back Aaron Jones, his former Packers teammate.

New coach Kellen Moore was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-orleans-saints-kellen-moore-bda59657b622f9bfae13dbd13fb7ad9e">complimentary of Derek Carr</a>&nbsp;in his introductory news conference Thursday, but stopped short of saying he’d be New Orleans’ starting quarterback next season. That certainly created some some speculation that perhaps the Saints could move on from Carr, who has two years left on his contract. Rodgers could step in for Carr, who was the Jets’ backup plan when they pursued Rodgers in 2023.

By DENNIS WASZAK, JR. Associated PressAaron Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets began with lots of fanfare and Super Bowl aspirations.It ended less than two years later with a disappointing thud.The Jets slammed the door on the 41-year-old quarterback potentially returning to the team when new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jets-aaron-rodgers-ab8fc5c9cfa630282441549c100cfda9">issued a joint statement Thursday</a>&nbsp;saying they told Rodgers last week “that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback.”Rodgers will likely be designated a post-June 1 cut for salary cap reasons, but would be able to be released after the NFL’s new league year begins on March 12.The four-time MVP hasn’t announced his playing plans, saying several times in recent weeks that he’ll take some time to consider whether he wants to continue his career for a 21st season or retire.While he faces an offseason of uncertainty, one thing is clear: If Rodgers wants to get back in the huddle, it won’t be with the Jets. But a few quarterback-needy teams could be potential landing spots.<h2>Tennessee Titans</h2>They have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft in April and the Titans could target a quarterback such as Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward. Bringing in Rodgers could allow them to focus on other positions in the draft. But with a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/titans-gm-mike-borgonzi-153c42321b60a313ef98d453c5be2a20">new general manager in place in Mike Borgonzi</a>&nbsp;and a young head coach in 40-year-old Brian Callahan, would they want to take on an aging QB in what is a likely rebuild?<h2>Cleveland Browns</h2>Deshaun Watson&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/deshaun-watson-achilles-injury-0f455df4e71ec8e771a9a89f5b683759">might miss the entire 2025 season</a>&nbsp;after he ruptured his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months, and his status with the team moving forward was already shaky. The Browns have the second overall pick, so they’ll certainly have a shot at Sanders or Ward. But even if they draft one of them, Rodgers could allow them to sit and learn for at least a season.<h2>New York Giants</h2>Daniel Jones is already long gone and Tommy DeVito is the only quarterback on the Giants’ roster under contract for next season. New York has the No. 3 pick, so Sanders or Ward could be in play. But coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen don’t have a lot of time to turn things around. They were&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/giants-schoen-daboll-7ccab8fa4bb1c072cd520eaa5bdd2385">retained after the season</a>, but co-owner John Mara made it clear he needs to see marked improvement. Bringing in Rodgers would be a last-ditch effort to stabilize things. Plus, Rodgers wouldn’t have to move and he’s already familiar with MetLife Stadium.<h2>Las Vegas Raiders</h2>Sure, Rodgers’ buddy Davante Adams insisted on leaving Las Vegas and reuniting with his former Green Bay quarterback in New York. But&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/raiders-carroll-spytek-bc275d89acc6dcfc61f5f916e470eed0">this is a new regime</a>&nbsp;with head coach Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek. Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew are the possible starters next season, especially since having the No. 6 pick likely takes the Raiders out of play for one of the top quarterbacks. But Carroll and minority owner Tom Brady could be an attractive combo for Rodgers, who would provide the Raiders with a bridge to a young QB.<h2>Pittsburgh Steelers</h2>The Steelers have made the playoffs the last two seasons and four of the past five under coach Mike Tomlin, but failed to get out of the wild-card round in any. Owner Art Rooney II said it’s unlikely both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields will be back, with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pittsburgh-steelers-mike-tomlin-41957b9d66ba5e4cc1434b20fbd4fb6c">his preference the Steelers choose one</a>&nbsp;to return. Rodgers’ availability might change things as he could step into a playoff-ready team that’s looking for its first postseason win since 2016.<h2>San Francisco 49ers</h2>Rodgers grew up in the Bay Area rooting for the 49ers and idolizing Joe Montana, and it appeared he could live out his childhood dream when San Francisco had the No. 1 overall pick in 2005. But the 49ers instead went with Alex Smith and Rodgers fell to 24th when the Packers drafted him. Brock Purdy is eligible for a contract extension on his rookie deal and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/49ers-brock-purdy-61c1edbac285bfe47ffd92471ac7a195">owner Jed York recently said</a>&nbsp;he’d like to see him in San Francisco long-term. But the 49ers missed the playoffs this season after playing in the Super Bowl and Rodgers could be viewed as the missing piece to another long postseason run.<h2>Minnesota Vikings</h2>Could Rodgers take the same path Brett Favre did when he left Green Bay, played for the Jets and then went to Minnesota? Well,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/vikings-darnold-mccarthy-56b1b39a210b2f9185984a2da2bbf992">Sam Darnold could be a free agent</a>&nbsp;after having a career year while leading the Vikings to the playoffs — although he could get the franchise tag. Jones is still there after leaving the Giants and so is J.J. McCarthy, who missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury. But Rodgers could step into a high-powered offense that includes Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson and running back Aaron Jones, his former Packers teammate.<h2>New Orleans Saints</h2>New coach Kellen Moore was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-orleans-saints-kellen-moore-bda59657b622f9bfae13dbd13fb7ad9e">complimentary of Derek Carr</a>&nbsp;in his introductory news conference Thursday, but stopped short of saying he’d be New Orleans’ starting quarterback next season. That certainly created some some speculation that perhaps the Saints could move on from Carr, who has two years left on his contract. Rodgers could step in for Carr, who was the Jets’ backup plan when they pursued Rodgers in 2023.

Rodgers’ stint with the Jets is over: here are some potential landing spots

LIEVIN, France (AP) — Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen set a world record in the indoor mile Thursday, beating Yared Nuguse’s mark set just five days earlier at the Millrose Games.

The two-time Olympic champion also set the world indoor 1,500 meter record at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF in northern France.

Ingebrigtsen crossed the finish line in 3 minutes, 45.14 seconds, improving on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/millrose-games-world-records-f454bdd6e7f36f606f9a2bbcc6e9bd80">Nuguse’s 3:46.63</a>&nbsp;in New York. Along the way, he hit 1,500 meters in 3:29.63, taking almost a second off the mark he set on the same track in 2022.

“It feels amazing,” the 24-year-old Ingebrigtsen said in World Athletics’ announcement of the records. “This is what happens in Lievin. I’m a very happy man. You have to be focused for the whole race. It’s tough, but it’s worth it.”

Both records are subject to ratification.

Ingebrigtsen won&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-track-5000-ingebrigtsen-6deeaa855bba9a67b3e4cf3d4729e606">gold in the 5,000 meters</a>&nbsp;at the Paris Olympics last summer after winning the 1500 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.

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 </figure>LIEVIN, France (AP) — Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen set a world record in the indoor mile Thursday, beating Yared Nuguse’s mark set just five days earlier at the Millrose Games.The two-time Olympic champion also set the world indoor 1,500 meter record at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF in northern France.Ingebrigtsen crossed the finish line in 3 minutes, 45.14 seconds, improving on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/millrose-games-world-records-f454bdd6e7f36f606f9a2bbcc6e9bd80">Nuguse’s 3:46.63</a>&nbsp;in New York. Along the way, he hit 1,500 meters in 3:29.63, taking almost a second off the mark he set on the same track in 2022.“It feels amazing,” the 24-year-old Ingebrigtsen said in World Athletics’ announcement of the records. “This is what happens in Lievin. I’m a very happy man. You have to be focused for the whole race. It’s tough, but it’s worth it.”Both records are subject to ratification.Ingebrigtsen won&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-track-5000-ingebrigtsen-6deeaa855bba9a67b3e4cf3d4729e606">gold in the 5,000 meters</a>&nbsp;at the Paris Olympics last summer after winning the 1500 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.

Norway’s Ingebrigtsen sets world record in the indoor mile days after Nuguse’s mark

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — On this Feb. 14, love Hurts.&nbsp; Although now retired center&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/7073d04d03ad4fa5bf93cfc81ee63322">Jason Kelce</a>&nbsp;famously sang, “No one likes us, we don’t care!” after the team’s first Super Bowl win in 2018, raucous fans may put that humble brag in doubt Friday as they swarm the team’s parade route from the Avenue of the Arts downtown to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. They’ll be shrieking for record-setting running back&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/saquon-barkley-eagles-chiefs-super-bowl-dee798d95710ffc630e7e1c381ba3a21">Saquon Barkley</a>, buzzing over wide receiver A.J. Brown and going crazy for Cooper DeJean, the rookie defensive back who ran an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-birthday-cooper-dejean-barkley-697c91e35802293f29cf0aed95e15436">interception</a>&nbsp;into the end zone on his 22nd birthday.&nbsp;The Eagles, though underdogs, dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, shutting them out in the first half before finishing with an easy 40-22 win. At least in Philadelphia, where swooning Eagles fans will be cheering on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">the Super Bowl champions</a>&nbsp;and MVP quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-hurts-mvp-1b435e1bdffc3f8a8e41d98a71695440">Jalen Hurts</a>&nbsp;across the City of Brotherly Love.

LOS ANGELES (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ucla-usc-score-1f72ca7f076a5afe74080a18c5c18b08">JuJu Watkins</a>&nbsp;broke out of a scoring slump with 38 points, helping sixth-ranked Southern California topple No. 1 UCLA 71-60 and further delivering on her goal of restoring the program to its earlier glory. Some of those Trojans stars from the early 1980s — including Hall of Famers Cheryl Miller and Tina Thompson — joined a raucous crowd as USC rallied for the program’s first win over a top-ranked team since 1983 on Thursday night.&nbsp;“Gonna be one of those nights,” DJ Mal-Ski told the soldout crowd of 10,258 during pregame warmups. It surely was. After her sister Mali sang the national anthem, Watkins scored eight points in five minutes to start the game when the Trojans put the Bruins in an early hole. “JuJu got hot off the bounce and she got in a rhythm,” UCLA coach Cori Close said. Watkins had all of USC’s points in the second quarter when they were outscored 20-14. She stopped the Bruins’ 10-0 run with a 3-pointer that kept the Trojans ahead 38-35 at the half.

LIEVIN, France (AP) — Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen set a world record in the indoor mile Thursday, beating Yared Nuguse’s mark set just five days earlier at the Millrose Games. The two-time Olympic champion also set the world indoor 1,500 meter record at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF in northern France. Ingebrigtsen crossed the finish line in 3 minutes, 45.14 seconds, improving on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/millrose-games-world-records-f454bdd6e7f36f606f9a2bbcc6e9bd80">Nuguse’s 3:46.63</a>&nbsp;in New York. Along the way, he hit 1,500 meters in 3:29.63, taking almost a second off the mark he set on the same track in 2022. “It feels amazing,” the 24-year-old Ingebrigtsen said in World Athletics’ announcement of the records. “This is what happens in Lievin. I’m a very happy man. You have to be focused for the whole race. It’s tough, but it’s worth it.” Both records are subject to ratification.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Denny McCarthy ended a miserable day in a most brilliant manner Thursday at the Genesis Invitational, closing birdie-eagle for a 4-under 68 on a Torrey Pines course that more than lived up to its reputation as a beast. McCarthy had a one-shot lead over Seamus Power and Patrick Rodgers. Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player who is starting to find his groove after a late start, missed a 4-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole and was in the group at 70. The best preparation for McCarthy and a few others was the pro-am. It was cold and wet for that, too, and he knew what to expect. “I came out with the attitude that I was just going to have fun and try to embrace it as much as I could,” McCarthy said, who is still trying to win for the first time on the PGA Tour. McCarthy was coming off a bogey on the par-3 16th when he holed a 25-foot birdie putt, and then switched to a 3-wood for his second shot on the par-5 closing hole to a back right pin. The ball rolled up to 7 feet for his eagle putt.

THURSDAY SCORES NCAA WOMEN TOP 25 No. 6 USC 71, No. 1 UCLA 60

No. 12 North Carolina 67, Virginia Tech 62

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 </figure>PHILADELPHIA (AP) — On this Feb. 14, love Hurts.&nbsp; Although now retired center&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/7073d04d03ad4fa5bf93cfc81ee63322">Jason Kelce</a>&nbsp;famously sang, “No one likes us, we don’t care!” after the team’s first Super Bowl win in 2018, raucous fans may put that humble brag in doubt Friday as they swarm the team’s parade route from the Avenue of the Arts downtown to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. They’ll be shrieking for record-setting running back&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/saquon-barkley-eagles-chiefs-super-bowl-dee798d95710ffc630e7e1c381ba3a21">Saquon Barkley</a>, buzzing over wide receiver A.J. Brown and going crazy for Cooper DeJean, the rookie defensive back who ran an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-birthday-cooper-dejean-barkley-697c91e35802293f29cf0aed95e15436">interception</a>&nbsp;into the end zone on his 22nd birthday.&nbsp;The Eagles, though underdogs, dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, shutting them out in the first half before finishing with an easy 40-22 win. At least in Philadelphia, where swooning Eagles fans will be cheering on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">the Super Bowl champions</a>&nbsp;and MVP quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-hurts-mvp-1b435e1bdffc3f8a8e41d98a71695440">Jalen Hurts</a>&nbsp;across the City of Brotherly Love.LOS ANGELES (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ucla-usc-score-1f72ca7f076a5afe74080a18c5c18b08">JuJu Watkins</a>&nbsp;broke out of a scoring slump with 38 points, helping sixth-ranked Southern California topple No. 1 UCLA 71-60 and further delivering on her goal of restoring the program to its earlier glory. Some of those Trojans stars from the early 1980s — including Hall of Famers Cheryl Miller and Tina Thompson — joined a raucous crowd as USC rallied for the program’s first win over a top-ranked team since 1983 on Thursday night.&nbsp;“Gonna be one of those nights,” DJ Mal-Ski told the soldout crowd of 10,258 during pregame warmups. It surely was. After her sister Mali sang the national anthem, Watkins scored eight points in five minutes to start the game when the Trojans put the Bruins in an early hole. “JuJu got hot off the bounce and she got in a rhythm,” UCLA coach Cori Close said. Watkins had all of USC’s points in the second quarter when they were outscored 20-14. She stopped the Bruins’ 10-0 run with a 3-pointer that kept the Trojans ahead 38-35 at the half.LIEVIN, France (AP) — Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen set a world record in the indoor mile Thursday, beating Yared Nuguse’s mark set just five days earlier at the Millrose Games. The two-time Olympic champion also set the world indoor 1,500 meter record at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF in northern France. Ingebrigtsen crossed the finish line in 3 minutes, 45.14 seconds, improving on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/millrose-games-world-records-f454bdd6e7f36f606f9a2bbcc6e9bd80">Nuguse’s 3:46.63</a>&nbsp;in New York. Along the way, he hit 1,500 meters in 3:29.63, taking almost a second off the mark he set on the same track in 2022. “It feels amazing,” the 24-year-old Ingebrigtsen said in World Athletics’ announcement of the records. “This is what happens in Lievin. I’m a very happy man. You have to be focused for the whole race. It’s tough, but it’s worth it.” Both records are subject to ratification.SAN DIEGO (AP) — Denny McCarthy ended a miserable day in a most brilliant manner Thursday at the Genesis Invitational, closing birdie-eagle for a 4-under 68 on a Torrey Pines course that more than lived up to its reputation as a beast. McCarthy had a one-shot lead over Seamus Power and Patrick Rodgers. Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player who is starting to find his groove after a late start, missed a 4-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole and was in the group at 70. The best preparation for McCarthy and a few others was the pro-am. It was cold and wet for that, too, and he knew what to expect. “I came out with the attitude that I was just going to have fun and try to embrace it as much as I could,” McCarthy said, who is still trying to win for the first time on the PGA Tour. McCarthy was coming off a bogey on the par-3 16th when he holed a 25-foot birdie putt, and then switched to a 3-wood for his second shot on the par-5 closing hole to a back right pin. The ball rolled up to 7 feet for his eagle putt.THURSDAY SCORES NCAA WOMEN TOP 25 No. 6 USC 71, No. 1 UCLA 60No. 2 Notre Dame 88, Pittsburgh 57No. 3 Texas 67, No. 8 Kentucky 49No. 4 South Carolina 101, Florida 63No. 9 Ohio State 87, Minnesota 84No. 10 NC State 76, Miami 74No. 12 North Carolina 67, Virginia Tech 62No. 13 Duke 72, Wake Forest 47No. 15 Tennessee 99, Auburn 61Nebraska 91, No. 17 Maryland 71Clemson 68, No. 19 Georgia Tech 61Louisville 83, No. 23 Florida State 69

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

Mile High Adventist Academy, Colo. 42, Midland Adventist 40

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Thursday AP ScoresTHURSDAY BOYS SCORESBurlingame 54, Howard West Elk 40Central Heights 74, St Paul 48Council Grove 51, Topeka Cair Paravel 39Great Bend 75, Dodge City 37Hartford 69, Cherryvale 39KC Piper 71, Lansing 57Mile High Adventist Academy, Colo. 42, Midland Adventist 40Silver Lake 64, St Marys 60------------------------------------TUESDAY GIRLS SCORESCherryvale 52, Hartford 49Council Grove 30, Topeka Cair Paravel 28Ellinwood 37, Lyons 22Great Bend 49, Dodge City 45Hays-TMP-Marian 77, Plainville 35KC Piper 82, Lansing 33Silver Lake 67, St Marys 54St Paul 48, Central Heights 35Valley Heights 66, Clifton-Clyde 56

Thursday Statewide Scores

Great Bend Boys 75 Dodge City 37; Great Bend Girls 49 Dodge City 45

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Larned Boys 42 Ellsworth 36; Larned Girls 41 Ellsworth 37

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By STEVE DOUGLAS Associated Press

After scoring another goal in the Champions League, England soccer captain Harry Kane reiterated his desire to one day take his kicking skills to the NFL.

Kane netted what proved to be the winning goal for Bayern Munich in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/champions-league-bayern-milan-atalanta-e2a476616b96374a95c04328dd98a908">a 2-1 victory</a>&nbsp;over Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.

In an interview with CBS after the game, Kane was asked about his love for the NFL — he is a big fan of the New England Patriots — and said switching from soccer to American football “is something in the back of my mind.”

“I’ve been asked about it before and my focus is on here, the Champions League, Bayern Munich,”&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1889808601109164051" target="_blank">Kane said</a>, “but it’s something I’d like to explore in a future date.

“But I still feel like I’ve got many more years ahead of me (in soccer).”

The 31-year-old Kane now has 36 goals in the Champions League, more than any other English player.

His goal against Celtic also continued another bountiful personal run — scoring past Kasper Schmeichel.

Whether for former club Tottenham, England or now Bayern, Kane cannot stop netting against the Dane. His back-post volley when unmarked at a corner in the 49th was his 19th career goal past Schmeichel, more than any other goalkeeper he has faced.

“One of the world’s best strikers shouldn’t be left free in the box,” Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said.

For his part, Kane was as happy talking NFL as soccer after the game at Celtic Park.

He said he watched the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">Super Bowl</a>&nbsp;between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and “honesty didn’t care who won.”

However, deep down, he wasn’t unhappy to see the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes come up short in their bid for a third straight Super Bowl title, given he is a big Tom Brady fan.

Kane has spoken previously about being inspired by the journey of Brady, who went from being a sixth-round pick in the NFL Draft to a seven-time Super Bowl champion.

“All credit to the Eagles, stopping the Chiefs doing the three-peat,” Kane said. “I’m backing my boy Brady, so it was nice to see it if I’m totally honest.”

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 </figure>By STEVE DOUGLAS Associated PressAfter scoring another goal in the Champions League, England soccer captain Harry Kane reiterated his desire to one day take his kicking skills to the NFL.Kane netted what proved to be the winning goal for Bayern Munich in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/champions-league-bayern-milan-atalanta-e2a476616b96374a95c04328dd98a908">a 2-1 victory</a>&nbsp;over Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.In an interview with CBS after the game, Kane was asked about his love for the NFL — he is a big fan of the New England Patriots — and said switching from soccer to American football “is something in the back of my mind.”“I’ve been asked about it before and my focus is on here, the Champions League, Bayern Munich,”&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1889808601109164051" target="_blank">Kane said</a>, “but it’s something I’d like to explore in a future date.“But I still feel like I’ve got many more years ahead of me (in soccer).”The 31-year-old Kane now has 36 goals in the Champions League, more than any other English player.His goal against Celtic also continued another bountiful personal run — scoring past Kasper Schmeichel.Whether for former club Tottenham, England or now Bayern, Kane cannot stop netting against the Dane. His back-post volley when unmarked at a corner in the 49th was his 19th career goal past Schmeichel, more than any other goalkeeper he has faced.“One of the world’s best strikers shouldn’t be left free in the box,” Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said.For his part, Kane was as happy talking NFL as soccer after the game at Celtic Park.He said he watched the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">Super Bowl</a>&nbsp;between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and “honesty didn’t care who won.”However, deep down, he wasn’t unhappy to see the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes come up short in their bid for a third straight Super Bowl title, given he is a big Tom Brady fan.Kane has spoken previously about being inspired by the journey of Brady, who went from being a sixth-round pick in the NFL Draft to a seven-time Super Bowl champion.“All credit to the Eagles, stopping the Chiefs doing the three-peat,” Kane said. “I’m backing my boy Brady, so it was nice to see it if I’m totally honest.”

Harry Kane in NFL? Maybe, but he first wants trophies at Bayern 

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (AP) — NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney has been charged with assaulting a woman in Georgia and preventing her from calling for help.

Toney, 26, was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail on Feb. 6 on charges of aggravated assault and obstructing or hindering an emergency call, according to online jail records. He was released the same day on $50,000 bail, according to a person who answered the phone at the jail.

A working phone number for Toney could not be found Wednesday and online court records did not list an attorney who could comment on the charges.

Toney put his hand around a woman’s throat “with enough force to cause her to be unable to breath(e)” on Jan. 14 at his home in Douglasville, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Atlanta, according to an arrest warrant filed in court. An investigator wrote that red marks were visible on the woman’s neck, as well as hemorrhaging in her eyes.

Toney also physically prevented the woman from calling 911, taking away her phone and canceling voice commands while physically assaulting her, a second warrant says.

Toney played in just three games for the Cleveland Browns in 2024 before he was released in December. A 2021 first-round pick by the New York Giants, Toney helped the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl two years ago after they acquired him in a trade during the season.

In a three-minute span in the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 38-35 win over Philadelphia in the Super Bowl, Toney made two monumental plays. First, he caught a 5-yard TD pass that gave the Chiefs a 28-27 lead. Then, he returned a punt 65 yards to the Eagles 5 to set up another TD.

But Toney couldn’t build off that success. He struggled in 2023 and was inactive from Week 15 through the playoffs and sat out Kansas City’s Super Bowl win over San Francisco last year. His most memorable play of the 2023 season was an offside penalty that negated a go-ahead TD that he scored off a lateral from Travis Kelce late in the fourth quarter of a loss to Buffalo.

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 </figure>DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (AP) — NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney has been charged with assaulting a woman in Georgia and preventing her from calling for help.Toney, 26, was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail on Feb. 6 on charges of aggravated assault and obstructing or hindering an emergency call, according to online jail records. He was released the same day on $50,000 bail, according to a person who answered the phone at the jail.A working phone number for Toney could not be found Wednesday and online court records did not list an attorney who could comment on the charges.Toney put his hand around a woman’s throat “with enough force to cause her to be unable to breath(e)” on Jan. 14 at his home in Douglasville, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Atlanta, according to an arrest warrant filed in court. An investigator wrote that red marks were visible on the woman’s neck, as well as hemorrhaging in her eyes.Toney also physically prevented the woman from calling 911, taking away her phone and canceling voice commands while physically assaulting her, a second warrant says.Toney played in just three games for the Cleveland Browns in 2024 before he was released in December. A 2021 first-round pick by the New York Giants, Toney helped the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl two years ago after they acquired him in a trade during the season.In a three-minute span in the fourth quarter of Kansas City’s 38-35 win over Philadelphia in the Super Bowl, Toney made two monumental plays. First, he caught a 5-yard TD pass that gave the Chiefs a 28-27 lead. Then, he returned a punt 65 yards to the Eagles 5 to set up another TD.But Toney couldn’t build off that success. He struggled in 2023 and was inactive from Week 15 through the playoffs and sat out Kansas City’s Super Bowl win over San Francisco last year. His most memorable play of the 2023 season was an offside penalty that negated a go-ahead TD that he scored off a lateral from Travis Kelce late in the fourth quarter of a loss to Buffalo.

NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney is charged with assaulting a woman

By TODD MOORE Barton Sports Info

No lead is safe in the Jayhawk Conference as the Barton Community College women's basketball team found out Wednesday evening in taking a 65-57 loss hosting Seward County Community College.

Barton led by as many as seventeen points with seven minutes left in first half play but from there on, turnovers and foul problems would catch up to the Cougars in getting outscored by twenty-five points the rest of the game.

The second straight home loss slides Barton to 8-11 in conference play and 12-13 overall while Seward County solidifies their fifth-place conference standing at 11-7 and 16-8 on the season.

The Cougars conclude their brief two-game homestand Saturday before their bye week in hosting 7th ranked Dodge City Community College on Hall of Fame Day. A 5:30 p.m. tip-off time is slated for the contest, an earlier 2:00 p.m. start for the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony with recognition taking place between the women and men contests.

Despite limited court time due to rare foul problems,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/onugha_vivian_7u24">Vivian Onugha</a>&nbsp;led the Cougars with a game high 21 points and 11 rebounds notching her 15th straight and 21st double-double of the season.

Onugha was sent to the bench with 1:50 left in first half action with the Cougars lead down to nine points. Three of the nine turnovers in the frame ensued including leading to a Saints buzzer-beater cutting the margin to five going into the halftime break.

A Seward County jumper opened second half scoring with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/simpson_brittany_jg44">Brittany Simpson</a>&nbsp;answering on Barton's end with a triple pushing the gap back to six. On the defensive end, Onugha was whistled for her fourth foul heading back to the bench with 8:27 left on the third period clock.

Simpson helped carry the Cougars for the next four minutes, sinking a pair of free throws then draining her second triple after&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/hall_keyona_qz08">Keyona Hall</a>'s bucket pushing Barton's gap back out to eleven with 4:23 left.

It would be the last of Simpson's points on the night, finishing with 8 total, as the game went south for the sophomore and the rest of the Cougars with Seward County scoring the next fifteen points including taking their first lead with 58 seconds left in flipping the scoreboard to a 42-38 visitor edge heading into the fourth quarter.

Enter back Onugha for the final frame, scoring Barton's first four points cutting the deficit to one. The Saints responded with five straight and again led by seven after&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/mapiye_gertrude_xtyg">Getrude Mapiye</a>&nbsp;fouled out with 6:02 left leaving the freshman's final box score with a career high and game leading 14 rebounds and 6 blocks with 4 assists.

A pair of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/donanu_regina_yoh6">Regina Donanu</a>&nbsp;buckets finishing off her 8-point outing and another Onugha basket sliced the gap back to three with 3:46 left.

The Saints piled on the next eight points for their largest lead of twelve with 1:17 on the clock, Hall's jumper finishing with eight points rounding out Barton's scoring as Seward County rode out their first victory at the Barton Gym since 2020.

Ari Gordon paced Seward County with 15 points along with a stat-stuffing 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals. Allie Myers added 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals with Avery Marchino contributing 11 points.

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoNo lead is safe in the Jayhawk Conference as the Barton Community College women's basketball team found out Wednesday evening in taking a 65-57 loss hosting Seward County Community College.Barton led by as many as seventeen points with seven minutes left in first half play but from there on, turnovers and foul problems would catch up to the Cougars in getting outscored by twenty-five points the rest of the game.The second straight home loss slides Barton to 8-11 in conference play and 12-13 overall while Seward County solidifies their fifth-place conference standing at 11-7 and 16-8 on the season.The Cougars conclude their brief two-game homestand Saturday before their bye week in hosting 7th ranked Dodge City Community College on Hall of Fame Day. A 5:30 p.m. tip-off time is slated for the contest, an earlier 2:00 p.m. start for the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony with recognition taking place between the women and men contests.Despite limited court time due to rare foul problems,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/onugha_vivian_7u24">Vivian Onugha</a>&nbsp;led the Cougars with a game high 21 points and 11 rebounds notching her 15th straight and 21st double-double of the season.Onugha was sent to the bench with 1:50 left in first half action with the Cougars lead down to nine points. Three of the nine turnovers in the frame ensued including leading to a Saints buzzer-beater cutting the margin to five going into the halftime break.A Seward County jumper opened second half scoring with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/simpson_brittany_jg44">Brittany Simpson</a>&nbsp;answering on Barton's end with a triple pushing the gap back to six. On the defensive end, Onugha was whistled for her fourth foul heading back to the bench with 8:27 left on the third period clock.Simpson helped carry the Cougars for the next four minutes, sinking a pair of free throws then draining her second triple after&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/hall_keyona_qz08">Keyona Hall</a>'s bucket pushing Barton's gap back out to eleven with 4:23 left.It would be the last of Simpson's points on the night, finishing with 8 total, as the game went south for the sophomore and the rest of the Cougars with Seward County scoring the next fifteen points including taking their first lead with 58 seconds left in flipping the scoreboard to a 42-38 visitor edge heading into the fourth quarter.Enter back Onugha for the final frame, scoring Barton's first four points cutting the deficit to one. The Saints responded with five straight and again led by seven after&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/mapiye_gertrude_xtyg">Getrude Mapiye</a>&nbsp;fouled out with 6:02 left leaving the freshman's final box score with a career high and game leading 14 rebounds and 6 blocks with 4 assists.A pair of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/donanu_regina_yoh6">Regina Donanu</a>&nbsp;buckets finishing off her 8-point outing and another Onugha basket sliced the gap back to three with 3:46 left.The Saints piled on the next eight points for their largest lead of twelve with 1:17 on the clock, Hall's jumper finishing with eight points rounding out Barton's scoring as Seward County rode out their first victory at the Barton Gym since 2020.Ari Gordon paced Seward County with 15 points along with a stat-stuffing 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals. Allie Myers added 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals with Avery Marchino contributing 11 points.

Big lead fades away, Barton women drop home loss to Seward County

Draining their first seven shots including six beyond the arc, the 15th ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team rolled to an 84-68 victory hosting Seward County Community College.

The hot long-distance shooting led to a fifteen-point gap midway through the opening stanza but the lead was cut in half in the ensuing five minutes as Barton would eventually go to the halftime break up eleven.

A 7-0 start out of the locker room solidified a double-digit advantage through the final frame, most of the starters exiting for the last thirteen minutes as the lead increased out to twenty-six at the 9:00 mark cruising to the fifth straight win of the series.

Eight Cougars contributed to the squad's season high 14 made three-pointers on a second best 56% accuracy.

The third straight victory keeps Barton alone in third place of the Jayhawk standings at 14-5 improving to 20-5 overall marking the 36th time in program history earning twenty or more wins in a season. Seward County falls to 2-16 in league and 3-20 overall.

Next up is the two-game homestand finale coming on Hall of Fame Saturday welcoming in a dangerous Dodge City Community College squad (7-11, 10-14) owning a pair of blowout victories over top half conference teams including a blasting over 8th ranked Cowley.

The festivities begin with a 2:00 p.m. Induction Ceremony of the 2025 Hall of Fame class in the Kirkman Center followed by the women's 5:30 p.m. tip-off. The inductees will again be recognized in between the women's and men's contests with the Cougar men and Conquistadors estimated at a 7:40 p.m. tip-off time.

All eleven suited players contributed at least three points for a balanced box score of output with just two reaching double-figures.

Coming off the bench&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/williams_fontaine_k5rg">Fontaine Williams</a>&nbsp;led with 16 points, draining 4-of-6 long range shots including one within a personal 5-0 run giving Barton its largest first half lead.

Following&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/kindell_keandre_xyju">Keandre Kindell</a>'s deep splash to open the evening's scoring,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/rodriguez_aris_jaun">Aris Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;took over dialing deep three times in the next five minutes finishing 4-of-5 beyond the arc for 14 points.

Kindell finished with 7 points and distributed a game high tying 6 assists.

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/moss_brent_th5a">Brent Moss</a>&nbsp;added 9 points and 3 rebounds with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/smith-_jr._eltramon_lgek">Eltramon Smith, Jr.</a>&nbsp;contributing 8 points and 6 rebounds.

Kiku Parker's 18 points and 6 assists led the shorthanded Saints on the night, being joined by the 12 points each from Carson Bennett, Muhammed Jobe, and Nfaba Mane.

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports InfoDraining their first seven shots including six beyond the arc, the 15th ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team rolled to an 84-68 victory hosting Seward County Community College.The hot long-distance shooting led to a fifteen-point gap midway through the opening stanza but the lead was cut in half in the ensuing five minutes as Barton would eventually go to the halftime break up eleven.A 7-0 start out of the locker room solidified a double-digit advantage through the final frame, most of the starters exiting for the last thirteen minutes as the lead increased out to twenty-six at the 9:00 mark cruising to the fifth straight win of the series.Eight Cougars contributed to the squad's season high 14 made three-pointers on a second best 56% accuracy.The third straight victory keeps Barton alone in third place of the Jayhawk standings at 14-5 improving to 20-5 overall marking the 36th time in program history earning twenty or more wins in a season. Seward County falls to 2-16 in league and 3-20 overall.Next up is the two-game homestand finale coming on Hall of Fame Saturday welcoming in a dangerous Dodge City Community College squad (7-11, 10-14) owning a pair of blowout victories over top half conference teams including a blasting over 8th ranked Cowley.The festivities begin with a 2:00 p.m. Induction Ceremony of the 2025 Hall of Fame class in the Kirkman Center followed by the women's 5:30 p.m. tip-off. The inductees will again be recognized in between the women's and men's contests with the Cougar men and Conquistadors estimated at a 7:40 p.m. tip-off time.All eleven suited players contributed at least three points for a balanced box score of output with just two reaching double-figures.Coming off the bench&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/williams_fontaine_k5rg">Fontaine Williams</a>&nbsp;led with 16 points, draining 4-of-6 long range shots including one within a personal 5-0 run giving Barton its largest first half lead.Following&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/kindell_keandre_xyju">Keandre Kindell</a>'s deep splash to open the evening's scoring,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/rodriguez_aris_jaun">Aris Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;took over dialing deep three times in the next five minutes finishing 4-of-5 beyond the arc for 14 points.Kindell finished with 7 points and distributed a game high tying 6 assists.<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/moss_brent_th5a">Brent Moss</a>&nbsp;added 9 points and 3 rebounds with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/bios/smith-_jr._eltramon_lgek">Eltramon Smith, Jr.</a>&nbsp;contributing 8 points and 6 rebounds.Kiku Parker's 18 points and 6 assists led the shorthanded Saints on the night, being joined by the 12 points each from Carson Bennett, Muhammed Jobe, and Nfaba Mane.

No. 15 Cougars red-hot out of the gates on season high long distance shooting night

- Great Bend Panther basketball coach Kyle Kreigh previews a busy two days that will see the Panthers play at Dodge City Thursday and at Garden City on Friday.

- Ellinwood Basketball coach Jaron Lane will join us in the Mayo Money Management Studio to talk about his teams recent play that has seen the Eagle beat Hoisington on the road followed up by a narrow loss to Central Plains Tuesday. He'll be joined by Senior's Landon Simpson, Tavion McCaffery, and Campbell Coleman.

- Mike Courson goes "On the Prowl" for Panther Sports.

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 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xA5_j4yLMQQ?si=6Cxzhtmgw0u1EqNc" 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 Panther basketball coach Kyle Kreigh previews a busy two days that will see the Panthers play at Dodge City Thursday and at Garden City on Friday.- Ellinwood Basketball coach Jaron Lane will join us in the Mayo Money Management Studio to talk about his teams recent play that has seen the Eagle beat Hoisington on the road followed up by a narrow loss to Central Plains Tuesday. He'll be joined by Senior's Landon Simpson, Tavion McCaffery, and Campbell Coleman.- Mike Courson goes "On the Prowl" for Panther Sports.- Thursday Sports Headlines- Sounds of the past 24-hours

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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/onugha_vivian_7u24">Vivian Onugha</a>&nbsp;of the Barton Community College women's basketball team picked up her third conference honor this season after being named the Week 13 KJCCC Division I Women's Basketball Player of the Week recipient.

Despite the constant focus of opposing defenses, the sophomore forward continued her dominance for the Cougars with a pair of double doubles as Barton split a pair of conference games last week.

In Wednesday's rough result hosting Butler, Onugha was the lone Cougar to reach double-figures with a team leading three-steals, 11-points, and 11-rebound in a home loss.

Saturday at Pratt, Onugha poured in a career-high tying 29 points on 65 percent shooting and grabbed 22 rebounds moving into sole possession of the third slot in program single season and career lists.

The honor is the third in the last five weeks for Onugha, fourth of her career, having now earned consecutive conference awardings along with the Week 9 KJCCC and NJCAA distinction this season.

Onugha and the Cougars are back on the court this evening hosting Seward County Community College for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off. Barton sits in eighth place at 8-10 and 12-12 overall while the Saints look to hold on to their fifth place standing at 10-7 and 15-8 on the season.

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 </figure>By TODD MOORE Barton Sports Info<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/bios/onugha_vivian_7u24">Vivian Onugha</a>&nbsp;of the Barton Community College women's basketball team picked up her third conference honor this season after being named the Week 13 KJCCC Division I Women's Basketball Player of the Week recipient.Despite the constant focus of opposing defenses, the sophomore forward continued her dominance for the Cougars with a pair of double doubles as Barton split a pair of conference games last week.In Wednesday's rough result hosting Butler, Onugha was the lone Cougar to reach double-figures with a team leading three-steals, 11-points, and 11-rebound in a home loss.Saturday at Pratt, Onugha poured in a career-high tying 29 points on 65 percent shooting and grabbed 22 rebounds moving into sole possession of the third slot in program single season and career lists.The honor is the third in the last five weeks for Onugha, fourth of her career, having now earned consecutive conference awardings along with the Week 9 KJCCC and NJCAA distinction this season.Onugha and the Cougars are back on the court this evening hosting Seward County Community College for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off. Barton sits in eighth place at 8-10 and 12-12 overall while the Saints look to hold on to their fifth place standing at 10-7 and 15-8 on the season.

Onugha earns third KJCCC Player of the Week honor

By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports Info

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/treto_anthony_sgp5">Anthony Treto</a>&nbsp;of the Barton Community College baseball team has been named the KJCCC and NJCAA Division I Pitcher of the Week.

The sophomore from Brighton, Colorado, was lights out in his season debut working the first leg of Barton's seven-inning combined no-hitter in the Cougars season opening 2-0 victory at Rose State College.

Treto faced 16-batters over his four innings worked allowing just one walk with five strikeouts in securing the victory.

Giving way to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mendez_antonio_1i7d">Antonio Mendez</a>&nbsp;for the final three innings, the freshman reliver followed Treto's efforts collecting his first collegiate save permitting just one base runner coming off a two-out walk in the seventh before persevering Barton's first no-hitter since 2014 with his second strikeout.

Due to impending weather, Barton's scheduled four game home opening series this weekend with Western Nebraska Community College has been cancelled. The Cougars will have the weekend off before heading down to Texas for a trio of games beginning next Thursday at Howard College before closing the southern trip Friday with a doubleheader at Odessa College.

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 </figure>By BRANDON SMITH Barton Sports Info<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/treto_anthony_sgp5">Anthony Treto</a>&nbsp;of the Barton Community College baseball team has been named the KJCCC and NJCAA Division I Pitcher of the Week.The sophomore from Brighton, Colorado, was lights out in his season debut working the first leg of Barton's seven-inning combined no-hitter in the Cougars season opening 2-0 victory at Rose State College.Treto faced 16-batters over his four innings worked allowing just one walk with five strikeouts in securing the victory.Giving way to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/bios/mendez_antonio_1i7d">Antonio Mendez</a>&nbsp;for the final three innings, the freshman reliver followed Treto's efforts collecting his first collegiate save permitting just one base runner coming off a two-out walk in the seventh before persevering Barton's first no-hitter since 2014 with his second strikeout.Due to impending weather, Barton's scheduled four game home opening series this weekend with Western Nebraska Community College has been cancelled. The Cougars will have the weekend off before heading down to Texas for a trio of games beginning next Thursday at Howard College before closing the southern trip Friday with a doubleheader at Odessa College.

Barton's Treto named Pitcher of the Week following combined no-hitter

Western Athletic Conference Thursday Great Bend @ Dodge City Friday Great Bend @ Garden City Liberal @ Hays Central Kansas League Thursday Larned @ Ellsworth Friday Larned @ Pratt Nickerson @ Hoisington Smoky Valley @ Hesston Council Grove @ Hillsboro Haven @ Halstead Central Prairie League LaCrosse @ Central Plains Kinsley @ Ellinwood St. John @ Victoria Bucklin @ Macksville Ness City @ Otis-Bison Other Area Games Thursday Plainville @ TMP Friday Stafford @ Burrton Minneola @ Pawnee Heights Russell @ Trego TMP @ Phillipsburg Ingalls @ Hodgeman County Skyline @ Cunningham Remington @ Sterling Lyons @ Beloit Republic County @ Ellsworth Kiowa County @ Satanta

Western Athletic Conference Thursday Great Bend @ Dodge City Friday Great Bend @ Garden City Liberal @ Hays Central Kansas League Thursday Larned @ Ellsworth Friday Larned @ Pratt Nickerson @ Hoisington Smoky Valley @ Hesston Council Grove @ Hillsboro Haven @ Halstead Central Prairie League LaCrosse @ Central Plains Kinsley @ Ellinwood St. John @ Victoria Bucklin @ Macksville Ness City @ Otis-Bison Other Area Games Thursday Plainville @ TMP Friday Stafford @ Burrton Minneola @ Pawnee Heights Russell @ Trego TMP @ Phillipsburg Ingalls @ Hodgeman County Skyline @ Cunningham Remington @ Sterling Lyons @ Beloit Republic County @ Ellsworth Kiowa County @ Satanta

Friday Area High School Basketball Schedule (2/14)

By D. SCOTT FRITCHEN K-State Sports

<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/serena-sundell/11858">Serena Sundell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/taryn-sides/11857">Taryn Sides</a>&nbsp;each recorded double-doubles and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/temira-poindexter/11861">Temira Poindexter</a>&nbsp;helped take care of the rest as No. 14 Kansas State cruised to a 90-53 win at Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Sundell had 21 points and added 10 assists, and Sides came off the bench for 17 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for the Wildcats, 23-2 overall and 11-2 in the Big 12, who bounced back from a 30-point loss at No. 20 Oklahoma State to deliver another dominant performance.

Poindexter had 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting in 26 minutes.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jaelyn-glenn/11850">Jaelyn Glenn</a>&nbsp;had eight points and made a pair of 3-pointers.K-State head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/jeff-mittie/2524">Jeff Mittie</a>&nbsp;indicated that it had not been an easy few days since the Wildcats, tied for first place in the Big 12 standings, suffered their worst loss of the year in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

"I think there are big wins and there are important wins. And this was an important win," Mittie said. "I can tell you firsthand this was not an easy time after Saturday and how were we going to respond and we were still sad, disappointed, shocked, and I didn't know how we'd come out and play tonight, honestly. Really pleased with our group.

"For us to have the discipline and fortitude to stay the course, game plan, I give a lot of credit to our veterans, Serena, Jaelyn, that group, but really up and down the lineup a lot of good stuff."&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State led 22-16 after the first quarter before it shifted gears and Sides' buzzer-beating 3-pointer gave K-State a 42-25 lead at halftime.

The question wasn't whether K-State would bounce back from the setback at Oklahoma State, but exactly how much it might dominate Cincinnati, 14-9 and 6-7, which had lost two of its last three contests.

Once Sundell &amp; Co. got rolling, the Wildcats were near impossible to stop.

K-State shot 50.8% (33-of-65) from the floor, including 35.7% (10-of-28) from distance, and had 28 assists to just nine turnovers. Cincinnati shot just 28.6% (18-of-63) from the floor, including 21.1% (4-for-19) from 3-point range, and had just seven assists to nine turnovers. K-State won the rebounding battle 41-36.

"Our focus this week was just working on things we needed to grow and come in here and play together and play K-State basketball," Sundell said. "Coach was just talking today that he wanted to see us connected and playing with joy and playing together. We took that to heart."&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;K-State's lead grew to 21 points for the first time when Sundell caught a ball in midair and hit an athletic layup to make it 48-27 with 8:36 left in the third quarter.

Cincinnati appeared somewhat lost offensively against the Wildcats' defense. The Bearcats made just three of their 19 shot attempts in the third quarter. After a second-chance layup by Jillian Hayes to cut K-State's lead to 50-29 with 7:08 left in the third quarter, the Bearcats didn't make another basket until Ramiyah Byrd hit a layup with 3:24 left in the quarter.

Meanwhile, K-State continued to go to work.

<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/eliza-maupin/11854">Eliza Maupin</a>&nbsp;gave the Wildcats their first 30-point lead at 68-38 on a layup to start the fourth quarter. The lead expanded to 34 points on three free throws by Sides and the Wildcats continued to pull away.

Sundell went over 20 points for the night on a driving layup to make it 78-42 with 6:31 left. Sundell reached a double-double when she found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kennedy-taylor/11860">Kennedy Taylor</a>&nbsp;for a wide-open layup for an 82-44 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By D. SCOTT FRITCHEN K-State Sports<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/serena-sundell/11858">Serena Sundell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/taryn-sides/11857">Taryn Sides</a>&nbsp;each recorded double-doubles and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/temira-poindexter/11861">Temira Poindexter</a>&nbsp;helped take care of the rest as No. 14 Kansas State cruised to a 90-53 win at Cincinnati on Wednesday.Sundell had 21 points and added 10 assists, and Sides came off the bench for 17 points and a career-high 12 rebounds for the Wildcats, 23-2 overall and 11-2 in the Big 12, who bounced back from a 30-point loss at No. 20 Oklahoma State to deliver another dominant performance.Poindexter had 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting in 26 minutes.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jaelyn-glenn/11850">Jaelyn Glenn</a>&nbsp;had eight points and made a pair of 3-pointers.K-State head coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/jeff-mittie/2524">Jeff Mittie</a>&nbsp;indicated that it had not been an easy few days since the Wildcats, tied for first place in the Big 12 standings, suffered their worst loss of the year in Stillwater, Oklahoma."I think there are big wins and there are important wins. And this was an important win," Mittie said. "I can tell you firsthand this was not an easy time after Saturday and how were we going to respond and we were still sad, disappointed, shocked, and I didn't know how we'd come out and play tonight, honestly. Really pleased with our group."For us to have the discipline and fortitude to stay the course, game plan, I give a lot of credit to our veterans, Serena, Jaelyn, that group, but really up and down the lineup a lot of good stuff."&nbsp;&nbsp;K-State led 22-16 after the first quarter before it shifted gears and Sides' buzzer-beating 3-pointer gave K-State a 42-25 lead at halftime.The question wasn't whether K-State would bounce back from the setback at Oklahoma State, but exactly how much it might dominate Cincinnati, 14-9 and 6-7, which had lost two of its last three contests.Once Sundell &amp; Co. got rolling, the Wildcats were near impossible to stop.K-State shot 50.8% (33-of-65) from the floor, including 35.7% (10-of-28) from distance, and had 28 assists to just nine turnovers. Cincinnati shot just 28.6% (18-of-63) from the floor, including 21.1% (4-for-19) from 3-point range, and had just seven assists to nine turnovers. K-State won the rebounding battle 41-36."Our focus this week was just working on things we needed to grow and come in here and play together and play K-State basketball," Sundell said. "Coach was just talking today that he wanted to see us connected and playing with joy and playing together. We took that to heart."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;K-State's lead grew to 21 points for the first time when Sundell caught a ball in midair and hit an athletic layup to make it 48-27 with 8:36 left in the third quarter.Cincinnati appeared somewhat lost offensively against the Wildcats' defense. The Bearcats made just three of their 19 shot attempts in the third quarter. After a second-chance layup by Jillian Hayes to cut K-State's lead to 50-29 with 7:08 left in the third quarter, the Bearcats didn't make another basket until Ramiyah Byrd hit a layup with 3:24 left in the quarter.Meanwhile, K-State continued to go to work.<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/eliza-maupin/11854">Eliza Maupin</a>&nbsp;gave the Wildcats their first 30-point lead at 68-38 on a layup to start the fourth quarter. The lead expanded to 34 points on three free throws by Sides and the Wildcats continued to pull away.Sundell went over 20 points for the night on a driving layup to make it 78-42 with 6:31 left. Sundell reached a double-double when she found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/kennedy-taylor/11860">Kennedy Taylor</a>&nbsp;for a wide-open layup for an 82-44 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sundell, Sides lead No. 14 K-State women past Cincinnati

Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.&nbsp;The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Bregman can opt out after the 2026 and 2027 seasons to become a free agent again. He might need to shift from third base to second with the Red Sox, who already have All-Star slugger Rafael Devers at the hot corner.&nbsp;A two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion during nine years with Houston, the 30-year-old Bregman is coming off one of his poorest offensive seasons. He hit .260 with 26 homers and 75 RBIs in the final season of a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/bregman-slow-free-agent-market-didnt-impact-deal-decision-559fcee9f19746d1ae84594524e64eb1">$100 million, five-year contract</a>, also winning his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gold-gloves-2024-chapman-4482f1e738d63aedcdc53b45b159e46e">first Gold Glove</a>.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — JT Toppin had a career-high 41 points and 15 rebounds as No. 12 Texas Tech outlasted Arizona State 111-106 in double overtime Wednesday night. Darrion Williams scored 27 for the Red Raiders, making a steal and two free throws with 1:49 left in the second OT to put them ahead to stay. Toppin added a dunk in the final minute off a pass from Williams, whose jumper with 25 seconds remaining in the first overtime made it 96-all. Texas Tech (19-5, 10-3 Big 12) finished with its most points in a Big 12 game. Adam Miller’s 22 points led five players in double figures for Arizona State (12-12, 3-10), which has lost four in a row. BJ Freeman added 21 points, while Amier Ali had 18, Alston Mason 16 and Shawn Phillips 15. Miller’s short floater with 10 seconds left in regulation put the Sun Devils up 90-88, right after he retrieved his own inbounds pass. Texas Tech forced overtime on a putback with 0.8 seconds to go by Chance McMillian, who had 14 points.

<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ohio-state-buckeyes-football">Ohio State</a>&nbsp;is hiring former Detroit Lions coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/detroit-lions-fire-coach-matt-patricia-and-gm-bob-quinn-45a3f6c549f2878d835d37703ec6edea">Matt Patricia</a>&nbsp;as defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement had not been announced. Ohio State coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ohio-state-ryan-day-contract-5011b722176c65207a1753be8631c421">Ryan Day</a>, who led the Buckeyes to the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cfp-national-championship-ohio-state-notre-dame-1179b47b57053e9a237f98ca56ebe50d">national championship</a>, agreed in principle last year to a seven-year contract valued at $12.5 million per year. Day is hiring Patricia to fill the void left by defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaving for the same job at Penn State. The 50-year-old Patricia, a Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator in New England under Bill Belichick, is getting another chance to coach after the Philadelphia Eagles let him go a year ago. Patricia became the Eagles’ defensive play-caller late in the 2023 season and lost his job after their opening-round playoff loss to Tampa Bay.

TCU basketball player Sedona Prince was involved in a physical altercation last month with a woman she used to date, and both women filed police reports alleging they were assaulted. Prince’s lawyer, A. Boone Almanza, acknowledged that campus police responded to a disturbance on Jan. 18 at Prince’s off-campus residence after a call from the player. Almanza said that no charges have been filed. The Washington Post reported Wednesday other abuse allegations against Prince, including one by a former girlfriend last year that prompted a social media storm and a petition to have Prince removed from the TCU team. The 24-year-old Prince denied all of the allegations made against her through her attorney and said that she has never “abused anyone in her life, whether mentally, emotionally or physically.”

WEDNESDAY SCORES NCAA WOMEN TOP 25 No. 7 UConn 78, St. John's 40

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 </figure>Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $120 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.&nbsp;The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Bregman can opt out after the 2026 and 2027 seasons to become a free agent again. He might need to shift from third base to second with the Red Sox, who already have All-Star slugger Rafael Devers at the hot corner.&nbsp;A two-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion during nine years with Houston, the 30-year-old Bregman is coming off one of his poorest offensive seasons. He hit .260 with 26 homers and 75 RBIs in the final season of a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/bregman-slow-free-agent-market-didnt-impact-deal-decision-559fcee9f19746d1ae84594524e64eb1">$100 million, five-year contract</a>, also winning his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/gold-gloves-2024-chapman-4482f1e738d63aedcdc53b45b159e46e">first Gold Glove</a>.LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — JT Toppin had a career-high 41 points and 15 rebounds as No. 12 Texas Tech outlasted Arizona State 111-106 in double overtime Wednesday night. Darrion Williams scored 27 for the Red Raiders, making a steal and two free throws with 1:49 left in the second OT to put them ahead to stay. Toppin added a dunk in the final minute off a pass from Williams, whose jumper with 25 seconds remaining in the first overtime made it 96-all. Texas Tech (19-5, 10-3 Big 12) finished with its most points in a Big 12 game. Adam Miller’s 22 points led five players in double figures for Arizona State (12-12, 3-10), which has lost four in a row. BJ Freeman added 21 points, while Amier Ali had 18, Alston Mason 16 and Shawn Phillips 15. Miller’s short floater with 10 seconds left in regulation put the Sun Devils up 90-88, right after he retrieved his own inbounds pass. Texas Tech forced overtime on a putback with 0.8 seconds to go by Chance McMillian, who had 14 points.<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ohio-state-buckeyes-football">Ohio State</a>&nbsp;is hiring former Detroit Lions coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/detroit-lions-fire-coach-matt-patricia-and-gm-bob-quinn-45a3f6c549f2878d835d37703ec6edea">Matt Patricia</a>&nbsp;as defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement had not been announced. Ohio State coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ohio-state-ryan-day-contract-5011b722176c65207a1753be8631c421">Ryan Day</a>, who led the Buckeyes to the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cfp-national-championship-ohio-state-notre-dame-1179b47b57053e9a237f98ca56ebe50d">national championship</a>, agreed in principle last year to a seven-year contract valued at $12.5 million per year. Day is hiring Patricia to fill the void left by defensive coordinator Jim Knowles leaving for the same job at Penn State. The 50-year-old Patricia, a Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator in New England under Bill Belichick, is getting another chance to coach after the Philadelphia Eagles let him go a year ago. Patricia became the Eagles’ defensive play-caller late in the 2023 season and lost his job after their opening-round playoff loss to Tampa Bay.TCU basketball player Sedona Prince was involved in a physical altercation last month with a woman she used to date, and both women filed police reports alleging they were assaulted. Prince’s lawyer, A. Boone Almanza, acknowledged that campus police responded to a disturbance on Jan. 18 at Prince’s off-campus residence after a call from the player. Almanza said that no charges have been filed. The Washington Post reported Wednesday other abuse allegations against Prince, including one by a former girlfriend last year that prompted a social media storm and a petition to have Prince removed from the TCU team. The 24-year-old Prince denied all of the allegations made against her through her attorney and said that she has never “abused anyone in her life, whether mentally, emotionally or physically.”WEDNESDAY SCORES NCAA WOMEN TOP 25 No. 7 UConn 78, St. John's 40No. 14 K-State 90, Cincinnati 53No. 20 Oklahoma State 83, Arizona 64No. 22 Michigan State 91, Wisconsin 71

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Barton Men 84 Seward County 68; Seward County Women 65 Barton 57

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- We'll look back at all the High School Basketball that was played Tuesday night including the Ellinwood Girls big win over Central Plains.

- The "Voice of the Wildcats" Wyatt Thompson recaps Kansas State's Tuesday night home win over No. 13 Arizona. He'll talk about the Wildcats recent surge that has them once again in the conversation for the NCAA Tournament.

- The "Voice of the Tigers" Gerard Wellbrock talks everything Fort Hays State.

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Wednesday on Sports Day(Watch)

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

The regular season is now in the books as teams head to regional action. Girls lead things off this Friday and Saturday across the state, including Great Bend's Class 5A regional in Topeka on Saturday. The Panther boys head to Newton next Friday and Saturday. The Class 5A team ranks remained the same with the exception of Emporia and Blue Valley Southwest flip-flopping in the 9-10 spots. Great Bend remains at No. 7. Sophomore Kayle Baldwin jumps into 5A rankings at No. 6 at 115 pounds.

Class 5A Boys: 1. Goddard 2. Bishop Carroll 3. Basehor-Linwood 4. St. Thomas Aquinas 5. Blue Valley SW 6. Andover 7. Valley Center 8. Salina Central 9. Newton 10. Lansing

113 pounds - No. 4 Cal Schartz, Fr., Great Bend

138 pounds - No. 6 Triston Tomlinson, Jr., Great Bend

150 pounds - No. 6 Hayden Kelly, Jr., Great Bend

165 pounds - No. 4 Jace Schartz, Sr., Great Bend (No. 10 all-class)

215 pounds - No. 3 Trenton Kern, Jr., Great Bend (No. 7 all-class)

Class 5A Girls 1. Shawnee Heights 2. Basehor-Linwood 3. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 4. Newton 5. Hays 6. Bonner Springs 7. Great Bend 8. Pittsburg 9. Emporia 10. Blue Valley SW

105 pounds - No. 2 Camdyn Post, So., Great Bend (No. 7 all-class)

115 pounds - No. 6 Kayle Baldwin, So., Great Bend

125 pounds - No. 2 Micah Ellegood, Fr., Great Bend

155 pounds - No. 5 Lea Nokes, Sr., Great Bend

170 pounds - No. 4 Kirra Stevens, Sr., Great Bend (No. 9 all-class)

Class 3-2-1A Boys 1. Hoxie 2. Norton 3. Atchison County 4. Phillipsburg 5. Russell 6. Southeast of Saline 7. Council Grove 8. Hill City 9. Jayhawk-Linn 10. Beloit

106 pounds - No. 3 Xzander Donner, Fr., Russell

106 pounds - No. 5 Marius Lee, Fr., Lyons

113 pounds - No. 1 Xzephren Donner, Jr., Russell

138 pounds - No. 6 Will Donley, Sr., Ellsworth

150 pounds - No. 3 Jace Grizzle, So., Lyons

165 pounds - No. 5 Teagen Pfeifer, Sr., Russell

175 pounds - No. 3 Teron Kraft, Sr., Hoisington

175 pounds - No. 4 Brayden Suchy, Sr., Russell

190 pounds - No. 5 Keegan Urbanek, Jr., Ellsworth

Class 4A Girls (individual) 135 pounds - No. 5 Cara Herbert, So., Larned

Class 3-2-1A Girls 1. Oakley 2. Norton 3. Russell 4. Plainville 5. Hoisington 6. Stockton 7. Fredonia 8. Minneapolis 9. Sabetha 10. West Franklin

100 pounds - No. 5 Taylor Baxter, Fr., Lyons

105 pounds - No. 1 Jacynn Boeken, Fr., Sterling (No. 8 all-class)

105 pounds - No. 6 Madison Raybern, Sr., Russell

110 pounds - No. 2 Kennedy Grizzle, Jr., Lyons

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe regular season is now in the books as teams head to regional action. Girls lead things off this Friday and Saturday across the state, including Great Bend's Class 5A regional in Topeka on Saturday. The Panther boys head to Newton next Friday and Saturday. The Class 5A team ranks remained the same with the exception of Emporia and Blue Valley Southwest flip-flopping in the 9-10 spots. Great Bend remains at No. 7. Sophomore Kayle Baldwin jumps into 5A rankings at No. 6 at 115 pounds.Area tanked teams and wrestlers include:Class 5A Boys: 1. Goddard 2. Bishop Carroll 3. Basehor-Linwood 4. St. Thomas Aquinas 5. Blue Valley SW 6. Andover 7. Valley Center 8. Salina Central 9. Newton 10. Lansing113 pounds - No. 4 Cal Schartz, Fr., Great Bend138 pounds - No. 6 Triston Tomlinson, Jr., Great Bend150 pounds - No. 6 Hayden Kelly, Jr., Great Bend165 pounds - No. 4 Jace Schartz, Sr., Great Bend (No. 10 all-class)215 pounds - No. 3 Trenton Kern, Jr., Great Bend (No. 7 all-class)Class 5A Girls 1. Shawnee Heights 2. Basehor-Linwood 3. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 4. Newton 5. Hays 6. Bonner Springs 7. Great Bend 8. Pittsburg 9. Emporia 10. Blue Valley SW105 pounds - No. 2 Camdyn Post, So., Great Bend (No. 7 all-class)115 pounds - No. 6 Kayle Baldwin, So., Great Bend125 pounds - No. 2 Micah Ellegood, Fr., Great Bend155 pounds - No. 5 Lea Nokes, Sr., Great Bend170 pounds - No. 4 Kirra Stevens, Sr., Great Bend (No. 9 all-class)Class 3-2-1A Boys 1. Hoxie 2. Norton 3. Atchison County 4. Phillipsburg 5. Russell 6. Southeast of Saline 7. Council Grove 8. Hill City 9. Jayhawk-Linn 10. Beloit106 pounds - No. 3 Xzander Donner, Fr., Russell106 pounds - No. 5 Marius Lee, Fr., Lyons113 pounds - No. 1 Xzephren Donner, Jr., Russell138 pounds - No. 6 Will Donley, Sr., Ellsworth150 pounds - No. 3 Jace Grizzle, So., Lyons165 pounds - No. 5 Teagen Pfeifer, Sr., Russell175 pounds - No. 3 Teron Kraft, Sr., Hoisington175 pounds - No. 4 Brayden Suchy, Sr., Russell190 pounds - No. 5 Keegan Urbanek, Jr., EllsworthClass 4A Girls (individual) 135 pounds - No. 5 Cara Herbert, So., LarnedClass 3-2-1A Girls 1. Oakley 2. Norton 3. Russell 4. Plainville 5. Hoisington 6. Stockton 7. Fredonia 8. Minneapolis 9. Sabetha 10. West Franklin100 pounds - No. 5 Taylor Baxter, Fr., Lyons105 pounds - No. 1 Jacynn Boeken, Fr., Sterling (No. 8 all-class)105 pounds - No. 6 Madison Raybern, Sr., Russell110 pounds - No. 2 Kennedy Grizzle, Jr., Lyons115 pounds - No. 5 Mya Trevino, Jr., Russell130 pounds - No. 2 Averie Counts, Fr., Russell (No. 6 all-class)130 pounds - No. 6 Tristin Compton, So., Hoisington135 pounds - No. 2 Kinsey Zorn, So., Russell 135 pounds - No. 4 Kaylynn Crawford, Fr., Ellinwood140 pounds - No. 5 Marly Brewer, So., Hoisington140 pounds - No. 6 Cambrea Solze, Jr., Russell145 pounds - No. 1 Jaden Ney, Sr., Russell (No. 2 all-class)170 pounds - No. 2 Neveah Graves, So., Hoisington235 pounds - No. 3 Haylee Holinde, Sr., Hoisington235 pounds - No. 4 Emma Hahn, Sr., Ellinwood