KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)

Thursday, November 13
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Friday, November 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 4:35pm KKQY: Smith Center vs. Moundridge, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB at Great Bend, 6:30pm
 KAYS: Victoria at Central Christian, 6:45pm
 KHAZ: Trego FB at Hill City, 6:45pm

Saturday, November 15
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Princeton, 11:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Emporia State, 12:00pm
 KKQY: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Southwest Minnesota State, 1:30pm KFIX: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. Sioux Falls, 1:35pm

Sunday,
November 16
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1:30pm KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB at Denver Broncos, 2:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, November 13
 noneFriday, November 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 4:35pm KKQY: Smith Center vs. Moundridge, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB at Great Bend, 6:30pm
 KAYS: Victoria at Central Christian, 6:45pm
 KHAZ: Trego FB at Hill City, 6:45pm Saturday, November 15
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Princeton, 11:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Emporia State, 12:00pm
 KKQY: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Southwest Minnesota State, 1:30pm KFIX: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. Sioux Falls, 1:35pmSunday,
November 16
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1:30pm KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB at Denver Broncos, 2:00pm

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INDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State Men's Soccer maintained the top position in the last release of NCAA Super Region Rankings for the 2025 season, produced on Wednesday. The Tigers enter the GAC/MIAA Tournament at 15-0-3 overall for the season and ranked No. 4 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll. The Tigers remain in great position to potentially host games in the NCAA Tournament as the NCAA Selection Show is set for Monday night (Nov. 17) at 6 p.m.

The Tigers are one of three unbeaten teams in Super Region 3, joining Lincoln (10-0-6) ranked second and Cedarville (11-0-7) ranked fifth. Ten teams from the Super Region will be selected to the NCAA Tournament, which begins the week after conference tournaments (Nov. 21 &amp; 23).

Four of the ten teams selected to the Super Region 3 field of the NCAA Tournament will be automatic selections, which includes conference tournament champions from the GAC, GLVC, GMAC, and GLIAC conferences. Fort Hays State hosts the GAC/MIAA Tournament this week after winning the conference regular season title, which will be held Thursday and Saturday (Nov. 13 and 15) at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays. Fort Hays State plays Northeastern State in the semifinals at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

According to the Super Region 3 PDF found at the bottom of the region rankings on NCAA.com, Fort Hays State has the top RPI and performance indicator rating by a strong margin, and best in-region and overall record against Division II competition. The Tigers lead the nation in win-loss-tie percentage (.917) and total wins (15).

Joining Fort Hays State from the GAC/MIAA in the latest release of Super Region Region rankings is Rogers State and Northeastern State. Rogers State is ranked third and Northeastern State is ranked tenth.

Below are the NCAA Super Region 3 Rankings for November 12, 2025.

Rank	School	In-Region Record	DII Record 1	Fort Hays State (Kan.)	14-0-3	15-0-3 2	Lincoln (Mo.)	10-0-6	10-0-6 3	Rogers State (Okla.)	12-2-4	12-2-4 4	Rockhurst (Mo.)	12-3-3	12-3-3 5	Cedarville (Ohio)	11-0-7	11-0-7 6	McKendree (Ill.)	9-4-5	9-4-5 7	Maryville (Mo.)	10-6-2	10-6-2 8	Tiffin (Ohio)	11-2-4	11-2-4 9	Indianapolis	9-5-3	9-5-3 10	Northeastern State (Okla.)	8-7-3	8-7-3

11	Saginaw Valley State (Mich.)	10-2-3	10-2-4

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763032702861.png" alt="FHSU Athletics image" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State Men's Soccer maintained the top position in the last release of NCAA Super Region Rankings for the 2025 season, produced on Wednesday. The Tigers enter the GAC/MIAA Tournament at 15-0-3 overall for the season and ranked No. 4 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll. The Tigers remain in great position to potentially host games in the NCAA Tournament as the NCAA Selection Show is set for Monday night (Nov. 17) at 6 p.m.The Tigers are one of three unbeaten teams in Super Region 3, joining Lincoln (10-0-6) ranked second and Cedarville (11-0-7) ranked fifth. Ten teams from the Super Region will be selected to the NCAA Tournament, which begins the week after conference tournaments (Nov. 21 &amp; 23).Four of the ten teams selected to the Super Region 3 field of the NCAA Tournament will be automatic selections, which includes conference tournament champions from the GAC, GLVC, GMAC, and GLIAC conferences. Fort Hays State hosts the GAC/MIAA Tournament this week after winning the conference regular season title, which will be held Thursday and Saturday (Nov. 13 and 15) at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays. Fort Hays State plays Northeastern State in the semifinals at 3 p.m. on Thursday.According to the Super Region 3 PDF found at the bottom of the region rankings on NCAA.com, Fort Hays State has the top RPI and performance indicator rating by a strong margin, and best in-region and overall record against Division II competition. The Tigers lead the nation in win-loss-tie percentage (.917) and total wins (15).Joining Fort Hays State from the GAC/MIAA in the latest release of Super Region Region rankings is Rogers State and Northeastern State. Rogers State is ranked third and Northeastern State is ranked tenth.Below are the NCAA Super Region 3 Rankings for November 12, 2025.Rank	School	In-Region Record	DII Record 1	Fort Hays State (Kan.)	14-0-3	15-0-3 2	Lincoln (Mo.)	10-0-6	10-0-6 3	Rogers State (Okla.)	12-2-4	12-2-4 4	Rockhurst (Mo.)	12-3-3	12-3-3 5	Cedarville (Ohio)	11-0-7	11-0-7 6	McKendree (Ill.)	9-4-5	9-4-5 7	Maryville (Mo.)	10-6-2	10-6-2 8	Tiffin (Ohio)	11-2-4	11-2-4 9	Indianapolis	9-5-3	9-5-3 10	Northeastern State (Okla.)	8-7-3	8-7-311	Saginaw Valley State (Mich.)	10-2-3	10-2-412	Missouri S&amp;T	9-6-3	9-6-3

⚽ Tigers maintain top position in NCAA Super Region rankings

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are a hurting bunch as they prepare for their showdown with the nine-time defending AFC West champion Kansas City Chiefs this weekend.

They're still without their best defensive player with cornerback Pat Surtain (strained pectoral) about to miss his third straight game. Their leading tackler, Alex Singleton, is recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous testicular tumor and will miss at least one game and possibly more.

And their best offensive player so far, running back J.K. Dobbins, is nursing a left foot injury that is expected to sideline him, as well.

“It's our league,” coach Sean Payton said Wednesday. "You've heard me say that and we've played teams earlier in the season that have been in this position. You know, I won't get into any of the individuals, but it has to be the next man up. And you know we just finished a pretty good stretch” of seven victories in 39 days. “Now, we'll play one game in 23 days.”

The Broncos (8-2) have been installed as slight underdogs against the Chiefs (5-4), but they could bury K.C. in the divisional race with an 11th consecutive home victory Sunday at Empower Field.

They'll have to rely on several backups at key positions to get it done.

Dobbins limped off the field after an illegal but uncalled hip-drop tackle by Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson late in the third quarter of Denver's 10-7 win over Las Vegas last Thursday night.

Concerns about his health dissipated after he returned and carried six times for 25 yards as the Broncos chewed up the final 4 1/2 minutes in the fourth quarter to secure their seventh straight win, and afterward he dismissed concerns about his health.

“I got hip-dropped. I’m good,’’ Dobbins said after rushing for 77 yards on 18 carries. “Yeah, I had a little limp there but it wasn’t bad. I’m all good. The hip-drop should have been called, though. But I’m all good.”

The next day, though, Dobbins posted an obscenity-laced rant on X, calling for the hip-drop tackles to be penalized, and he sought additional medical guidance. He missed Wednesday's practice as the Broncos installed their game plan featuring several backups.

Dobbins ranks No. 3 in the NFL with 774 yards rushing on 5 yards per carry. Rookie RJ Harvey is a distant second on the team with 214 rushing yards and his biggest contributions so far have come in the passing game with four touchdown catches.

“Listen, when we drafted him, it was his running skill set” that stood out, Payton said of Harvey. “Then you have experience in a guy like Jaleel (McLaughlin), who is explosive and has been champing at the bit. And so yeah I think sometimes players are not held back but you're watching (rookie receiver) Pat Bryant grow right before our eyes, and you're starting to see that with R.J.

"And obviously he'll have more opportunities here this game. So he's built. When you see his frame, he's built to last and that's important.”

Quarterback Bo Nix said the Broncos have faith in their depth.

“We practice all year long and go through OTAs and training camp with a lot of different pieces to the puzzle for a reason,” he said. “... I feel like everybody who's ever played this sport missed a game at some point in their life and it's a physical game played by tough people and so it's going to always present that challenge.”

Also missing practice were Surtain, wide receiver Trent Sherfield (leg), tight end Nate Adkins (knee) OLB Jonah Elliss (hamstring). On Wednesday, the Broncos also signed wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey from the New York Giants' practice squad. Humphrey played in Denver the last two seasons.

The good news for Denver is wide receiver/kick returner Marvin Mims practiced again and is hopeful to return against the Chiefs after missing two games with a concussion.

The Chiefs, who have owned the division since 2016, have their own concerns as running back Isiah Pacheco has a knee injury, but Patrick Mahomes could be getting both of his starting tackles back. First-round pick Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family matter and right tackle Jawaan Taylor is coming back from a sprained ankle.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763032128032.jpeg" alt="Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)" />
 <figcaption>Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</figcaption>
 </figure>By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football WriterENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are a hurting bunch as they prepare for their showdown with the nine-time defending AFC West champion Kansas City Chiefs this weekend.They're still without their best defensive player with cornerback Pat Surtain (strained pectoral) about to miss his third straight game. Their leading tackler, Alex Singleton, is recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous testicular tumor and will miss at least one game and possibly more.And their best offensive player so far, running back J.K. Dobbins, is nursing a left foot injury that is expected to sideline him, as well.“It's our league,” coach Sean Payton said Wednesday. "You've heard me say that and we've played teams earlier in the season that have been in this position. You know, I won't get into any of the individuals, but it has to be the next man up. And you know we just finished a pretty good stretch” of seven victories in 39 days. “Now, we'll play one game in 23 days.”And what a big game it is, too.The Broncos (8-2) have been installed as slight underdogs against the Chiefs (5-4), but they could bury K.C. in the divisional race with an 11th consecutive home victory Sunday at Empower Field.They'll have to rely on several backups at key positions to get it done.Dobbins limped off the field after an illegal but uncalled hip-drop tackle by Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson late in the third quarter of Denver's 10-7 win over Las Vegas last Thursday night.Concerns about his health dissipated after he returned and carried six times for 25 yards as the Broncos chewed up the final 4 1/2 minutes in the fourth quarter to secure their seventh straight win, and afterward he dismissed concerns about his health.“I got hip-dropped. I’m good,’’ Dobbins said after rushing for 77 yards on 18 carries. “Yeah, I had a little limp there but it wasn’t bad. I’m all good. The hip-drop should have been called, though. But I’m all good.”The next day, though, Dobbins posted an obscenity-laced rant on X, calling for the hip-drop tackles to be penalized, and he sought additional medical guidance. He missed Wednesday's practice as the Broncos installed their game plan featuring several backups.Dobbins ranks No. 3 in the NFL with 774 yards rushing on 5 yards per carry. Rookie RJ Harvey is a distant second on the team with 214 rushing yards and his biggest contributions so far have come in the passing game with four touchdown catches.“Listen, when we drafted him, it was his running skill set” that stood out, Payton said of Harvey. “Then you have experience in a guy like Jaleel (McLaughlin), who is explosive and has been champing at the bit. And so yeah I think sometimes players are not held back but you're watching (rookie receiver) Pat Bryant grow right before our eyes, and you're starting to see that with R.J."And obviously he'll have more opportunities here this game. So he's built. When you see his frame, he's built to last and that's important.”Quarterback Bo Nix said the Broncos have faith in their depth.“We practice all year long and go through OTAs and training camp with a lot of different pieces to the puzzle for a reason,” he said. “... I feel like everybody who's ever played this sport missed a game at some point in their life and it's a physical game played by tough people and so it's going to always present that challenge.”Also missing practice were Surtain, wide receiver Trent Sherfield (leg), tight end Nate Adkins (knee) OLB Jonah Elliss (hamstring). On Wednesday, the Broncos also signed wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey from the New York Giants' practice squad. Humphrey played in Denver the last two seasons.The good news for Denver is wide receiver/kick returner Marvin Mims practiced again and is hopeful to return against the Chiefs after missing two games with a concussion.The Chiefs, who have owned the division since 2016, have their own concerns as running back Isiah Pacheco has a knee injury, but Patrick Mahomes could be getting both of his starting tackles back. First-round pick Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family matter and right tackle Jawaan Taylor is coming back from a sprained ankle.

🏈 The Broncos will be relying on several backups at key positions when they face the Chiefs

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer landed 11 players on the All-GAC/MIAA Team for the 2025 season. After an unbeaten regular season with a 15-0-3 overall record and 11-0-1 mark in conference play, the Tigers nearly swept all of the special honors voted on by coaches. Elias Ovelar Semeniuk is the Offensive Player of the Year, Tadhg Walsh is the Midfielder of the Year, Payton Roehrich is the Newcomer of the Year, and Alex Nichols is the Coach of the Year.

The 11 selections are the most the Tigers have ever had on an All-GAC/MIAA Team in a season since the conferences merged together for men's soccer in 2019. The previous high was 10.

For the all-conference team, the Tigers had four first-team selections, three second-team selections, and four honorable mention selections. Earning first-team honors were Ovelar Semeniuk as a forward, Walsh as a midfielder, Roehrich as a goalkeeper, and Dimitry Tchantcheu as a defender. Both Ovelar Semeniuk and Walsh were unanimous selections at their positions and for the specialty honors they received. Second-team selections went to Bastian Carlman and Juan Linares as forwards, and Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye as a defender. Honorable mention picks went to Joseph Street and Harrison Bensouda as midfielders, and Jackson Elgas and Oliver Wright as defenders

Ovelar Semeniuk has consistently been one of the top players in the GAC for three-consecutive years. He is now a three-time All-GAC/MIAA selection after a first-team pick last year and a second-team pick in 2023. For the regular season this year, he led the GAC in goals, points, and game winning goals (5). He scored 11 times and added three assists to accumulate 25 points so far through 18 matches. Ovelar Semeniuk had one hat trick and a total of three multi-goal matches during the season. Going into the 2025 postseason, he has 27 goals and eight assists in his career at FHSU.

Walsh is now a four-time All-GAC/MIAA selection to go with his Midfielder of the Year honor, a testament to his strong, consistent play for the Tigers since 2022. Walsh has 13 points so far this season with four goals and five assists. He has produced at least four goals in three-straight seasons with 13 career goals, and he has generated at least three assists every year on the pitch, now with 26 in his career. His 15 assists last year going into the postseason led the nation.

Roehrich has made a huge impact in his first season on the pitch for the Tigers. The freshman not only leads the GAC in goals against average (.440) and save percentage (.851), but ranks third and eighth nationally in each of those categories respectively entering the postseason. He also ranks fifth nationally in individual shutouts with eight, while starting five contests in which he had combined shutouts with teammates.

Tchantcheu received his first All-GAC/MIAA honor in a big way with first-team honors at defender. He anchored a strong back line for the Tigers in the regular season, helping produce 13 shutouts. The team enters the postseason ranked second nationally in shutout percentage (.722). He produced one goal and one assist in the regular season. Last year, he was the GAC/MIAA Tournament MVP.

Carlman is now a two-time All-GAC/MIAA selection after earning an honorable mention pick in his first year at FHSU. He ranks second in the conference in points per match entering the postseason, averaging 1.20 in 15 games of action with six goals and six assists. Carlman now has 14 goals and eight assists in his two years at FHSU.

Linares has also made a big splash in his first year at Fort Hays State, ranking third in the conference in goals with eight and second in game-winning goals with four. Adding five assists to his goal production, he ranks second in the conference in total points with 21. He generated points in 11 of his 18 matches this season, helping land a pick on the all-conference squad.

Oumar Ndiaye earned an all-conference nod as a defender in his second year with the team. He has been an active producer of points, often moving into more of an offensive threat in certain situations throughout the year. He enters the postseason with three goals and three assists, playing over 1,000 minutes for the season.

Street has made a huge impact for the Tigers in a specialty area not a lot of players possess. The senior transfer has generated the majority of his conference-leading 10 assists for the season off of throw-ins, often putting the ball in the box from long distances which have been put into the net by his teammates. He also has one goal in 2025 and has 12 points generated going into the postseason.

Bensouda earned an honorable mention selection as a midfielder this year after being named to the GAC/MIAA All-Tournament Team last year. Battling injury issues at points in 2025, he still earned a selection with two assists in just over 800 minutes of action. He enters the postseason with two goals and three assists in his four-year career at FHSU.

Another strong performer over time for the Tigers, Elgas now has three All-GAC/MIAA honors in his career as a defender. He has two goals and one assist this year and has been a consistent force in FHSU's strong backline that allowed only eight goals in the regular season. He has four goals and eight assists over his four-year career at FHSU.

Rounding out the all-conference selections was Oliver Wright. Thrust into a more prominent role on the Tiger back line due to injuries, Wright thrived in his opportunity for more minutes on the pitch by scoring five goals, mainly on headers thrown into the box by the aforementioned Street. He was also a big contributor in the majority of the team's 13 shutouts in the regular season.

In just his second year as head coach, Nichols has the Tigers fully in the national spotlight after an unbeaten 15-0-3 regular season. The team's No. 4 national ranking over the last three weeks matches their highest ever in any regular-season poll, just one shy of the team's preseason ranking in 2019. Nichols has a record of 28-4-7 over 39 matches at FHSU. This was his first GAC/MIAA Coach of the Year honor after being a five-time recipient of the same honor when coaching at Central Methodist in the Heart of America Conference at the NAIA level.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763032292151.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics image" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics image</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer landed 11 players on the All-GAC/MIAA Team for the 2025 season. After an unbeaten regular season with a 15-0-3 overall record and 11-0-1 mark in conference play, the Tigers nearly swept all of the special honors voted on by coaches. Elias Ovelar Semeniuk is the Offensive Player of the Year, Tadhg Walsh is the Midfielder of the Year, Payton Roehrich is the Newcomer of the Year, and Alex Nichols is the Coach of the Year.The 11 selections are the most the Tigers have ever had on an All-GAC/MIAA Team in a season since the conferences merged together for men's soccer in 2019. The previous high was 10.For the all-conference team, the Tigers had four first-team selections, three second-team selections, and four honorable mention selections. Earning first-team honors were Ovelar Semeniuk as a forward, Walsh as a midfielder, Roehrich as a goalkeeper, and Dimitry Tchantcheu as a defender. Both Ovelar Semeniuk and Walsh were unanimous selections at their positions and for the specialty honors they received. Second-team selections went to Bastian Carlman and Juan Linares as forwards, and Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye as a defender. Honorable mention picks went to Joseph Street and Harrison Bensouda as midfielders, and Jackson Elgas and Oliver Wright as defendersOvelar Semeniuk has consistently been one of the top players in the GAC for three-consecutive years. He is now a three-time All-GAC/MIAA selection after a first-team pick last year and a second-team pick in 2023. For the regular season this year, he led the GAC in goals, points, and game winning goals (5). He scored 11 times and added three assists to accumulate 25 points so far through 18 matches. Ovelar Semeniuk had one hat trick and a total of three multi-goal matches during the season. Going into the 2025 postseason, he has 27 goals and eight assists in his career at FHSU.Walsh is now a four-time All-GAC/MIAA selection to go with his Midfielder of the Year honor, a testament to his strong, consistent play for the Tigers since 2022. Walsh has 13 points so far this season with four goals and five assists. He has produced at least four goals in three-straight seasons with 13 career goals, and he has generated at least three assists every year on the pitch, now with 26 in his career. His 15 assists last year going into the postseason led the nation.Roehrich has made a huge impact in his first season on the pitch for the Tigers. The freshman not only leads the GAC in goals against average (.440) and save percentage (.851), but ranks third and eighth nationally in each of those categories respectively entering the postseason. He also ranks fifth nationally in individual shutouts with eight, while starting five contests in which he had combined shutouts with teammates.Tchantcheu received his first All-GAC/MIAA honor in a big way with first-team honors at defender. He anchored a strong back line for the Tigers in the regular season, helping produce 13 shutouts. The team enters the postseason ranked second nationally in shutout percentage (.722). He produced one goal and one assist in the regular season. Last year, he was the GAC/MIAA Tournament MVP.Carlman is now a two-time All-GAC/MIAA selection after earning an honorable mention pick in his first year at FHSU. He ranks second in the conference in points per match entering the postseason, averaging 1.20 in 15 games of action with six goals and six assists. Carlman now has 14 goals and eight assists in his two years at FHSU.Linares has also made a big splash in his first year at Fort Hays State, ranking third in the conference in goals with eight and second in game-winning goals with four. Adding five assists to his goal production, he ranks second in the conference in total points with 21. He generated points in 11 of his 18 matches this season, helping land a pick on the all-conference squad.Oumar Ndiaye earned an all-conference nod as a defender in his second year with the team. He has been an active producer of points, often moving into more of an offensive threat in certain situations throughout the year. He enters the postseason with three goals and three assists, playing over 1,000 minutes for the season.Street has made a huge impact for the Tigers in a specialty area not a lot of players possess. The senior transfer has generated the majority of his conference-leading 10 assists for the season off of throw-ins, often putting the ball in the box from long distances which have been put into the net by his teammates. He also has one goal in 2025 and has 12 points generated going into the postseason.Bensouda earned an honorable mention selection as a midfielder this year after being named to the GAC/MIAA All-Tournament Team last year. Battling injury issues at points in 2025, he still earned a selection with two assists in just over 800 minutes of action. He enters the postseason with two goals and three assists in his four-year career at FHSU.Another strong performer over time for the Tigers, Elgas now has three All-GAC/MIAA honors in his career as a defender. He has two goals and one assist this year and has been a consistent force in FHSU's strong backline that allowed only eight goals in the regular season. He has four goals and eight assists over his four-year career at FHSU.Rounding out the all-conference selections was Oliver Wright. Thrust into a more prominent role on the Tiger back line due to injuries, Wright thrived in his opportunity for more minutes on the pitch by scoring five goals, mainly on headers thrown into the box by the aforementioned Street. He was also a big contributor in the majority of the team's 13 shutouts in the regular season.In just his second year as head coach, Nichols has the Tigers fully in the national spotlight after an unbeaten 15-0-3 regular season. The team's No. 4 national ranking over the last three weeks matches their highest ever in any regular-season poll, just one shy of the team's preseason ranking in 2019. Nichols has a record of 28-4-7 over 39 matches at FHSU. This was his first GAC/MIAA Coach of the Year honor after being a five-time recipient of the same honor when coaching at Central Methodist in the Heart of America Conference at the NAIA level.

⚽ Tigers land 11 on All-GAC/MIAA team; four receive special honors

Wednesday, November 12
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KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Wednesday, November 12
 noneThursday, November 13
 noneFriday, November 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 4:35pm KKQY: Smith Center vs. Moundridge, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB at Great Bend, 6:30pm
 KAYS: Victoria at Central Christian, 6:45pm
 KHAZ: Trego FB at Hill City, 6:45pm Saturday, November 15
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Princeton, 11:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Emporia State, 12:00pm
 KKQY: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Southwest Minnesota State, 1:30pm KFIX: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. Sioux Falls, 1:35pmSunday,
November 16
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1:30pm KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB at Denver Broncos, 2:00pm

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kohl Rosario scored 16 points to help make up for the absence of fellow freshman Darryn Peterson, and No. 25 Kansas bounced back from last week's loss to North Carolina with a 77-46 rout of Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday night.

Flory Bidunga added 12 points while Bryson Tiller and Tre White had 11 apiece for the Jayhawks (2-1), who held the Islanders (1-3) to 32% shooting while winning their 22nd consecutive nonconference home game.

Peterson, the nation's No. 1 recruit, scored 21 points in his debut against Green Bay and 22 against the Tar Heels. It wasn't clear why he did not play against the Islanders, but Peterson has been dealing with cramping issues early in the season.

The Jayhawks will certainly need their prospective NBA lottery pick in the coming weeks. They have high-profile games against the likes of No. 4 Duke, Notre Dame, Syracuse, third-ranked UConn and Missouri before Big 12 play begins.

Kansas was sloppy and sluggish without Peterson in the lineup early Tuesday night, but Rosario eventually lifted the team from its malaise. He threw down a series of alley-oop dunks, then began knocking down 3-pointers, helping the Jayhawks to pull away.

They led 38-18 at the break and used a 14-0 second-half run to bury a program that was in the NCAA Tournament two years ago.

Corpus Christi's leading scorer, Sheldon Williams, was held to eight points after going for a career-best 21 in a loss to Tarleton State last weekend. Franck Yetna led the Islanders with 11 points against the Jayhawks.

The Islanders finish a four-game road trip at Oklahoma State on Sunday.

The Jayhawks play Princeton on Saturday in their last home game until December.

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 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kohl Rosario scored 16 points to help make up for the absence of fellow freshman Darryn Peterson, and No. 25 Kansas bounced back from last week's loss to North Carolina with a 77-46 rout of Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday night.Flory Bidunga added 12 points while Bryson Tiller and Tre White had 11 apiece for the Jayhawks (2-1), who held the Islanders (1-3) to 32% shooting while winning their 22nd consecutive nonconference home game.Peterson, the nation's No. 1 recruit, scored 21 points in his debut against Green Bay and 22 against the Tar Heels. It wasn't clear why he did not play against the Islanders, but Peterson has been dealing with cramping issues early in the season.The Jayhawks will certainly need their prospective NBA lottery pick in the coming weeks. They have high-profile games against the likes of No. 4 Duke, Notre Dame, Syracuse, third-ranked UConn and Missouri before Big 12 play begins.Kansas was sloppy and sluggish without Peterson in the lineup early Tuesday night, but Rosario eventually lifted the team from its malaise. He threw down a series of alley-oop dunks, then began knocking down 3-pointers, helping the Jayhawks to pull away.They led 38-18 at the break and used a 14-0 second-half run to bury a program that was in the NCAA Tournament two years ago.Corpus Christi's leading scorer, Sheldon Williams, was held to eight points after going for a career-best 21 in a loss to Tarleton State last weekend. Franck Yetna led the Islanders with 11 points against the Jayhawks.<h2>Up next</h2>The Islanders finish a four-game road trip at Oklahoma State on Sunday.The Jayhawks play Princeton on Saturday in their last home game until December.

🏀 KU cruises without Peterson to rout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the Kansas City Chiefs weigh&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-clark-hunt-94bac7ee85253b069d0145050df10ccb">whether to play future games</a>&nbsp;in a renovated Arrowhead Stadium or a proposed dome in Kansas, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday floated a potential mixture of the two concepts aimed at keeping the team in his state.

Kehoe, who has been in regular discussions with Chiefs executives, said there has been no talk of building a traditional domed stadium in Missouri. But that doesn't mean there couldn't be another type of covering over the Chiefs' well-known home.

“There’s some interesting architectural improvements to make to Arrowhead that could be conducive to an all-weather protective environment without being a full dome,” Kehoe told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “I would say, look at some of the structures that are in Europe that may have some sort of fabric device that goes over it.”

Kehoe was in Germany in November 2023 while the Chiefs played the Miami Dolphins at Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park, which opened in 1925 but has been renovated numerous times. Now, the home of soccer club Eintracht Frankfurt has a flexible, translucent roof membrane supported by cables that can be opened or closed depending on the weather.

Such a covering for Arrowhead is no sure thing, Kehoe said.

But it could be one way to preserve its famous outdoor environment while still providing an indoor-like option that's often preferred for major events, such as a Super Bowl.

Chiefs fans “like the rough and tough and getting outside,” Kehoe said. “So I think the ownership group does realize that the fan base likes the environment they’re in and would love to continue with a legacy experience at Arrowhead.”

The Chiefs declined to address Kehoe's latest comments when reached by AP on Tuesday, referring instead to remarks made by chairman Clark Hunt to local reporters before the team played the Washington Commanders two weeks ago. At the time, Hunt said the club founded by his late father, Lamar Hunt, was still considering options on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line.

“I wouldn’t say we’re in limbo. Stadium projects move at their own pace,” Hunt said. “We’ve learned over the years that you can’t really force them to go faster, even if you want them to. And so it’s just important for us to keep working on both options.”

The Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals have played for more than 50 years in side-by-side stadiums in Jackson County, Missouri. But those leases are due to expire in January 2031, and the two franchises have been working on plans for future years.

Voters in Jackson County soundly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-royals-kansas-city-stadiums-e9605296b85e91699441e4ba10e83212">defeated a local sales tax extension</a>&nbsp;last year that would have helped to finance an $800 million renovation of Arrowhead and a $2 billion ballpark district for the Royals in downtown Kansas City. This past September, voters overwhelmingly recalled County Executive Frank White in part because of his stance on the project.

Since the sales tax defeat, the Chiefs and Royals have pursued separate plans, though each are considering options in Kansas and Missouri. The Royals have made it clear they will not play in Kauffman Stadium beyond the end of their current lease.

Kehoe said he plans to meet Wednesday with new Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota, who also has been in discussions with the Chiefs. Another local public vote likely will be needed to help finance any renovation of Arrowhead, Kehoe said.

“What Jackson County ends up doing in response to make sure the Chiefs stay in Missouri is a key component for what we’re going to do," Kehoe said.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-royals-new-stadiums-3441b3084c8efab00057f593f4d9b95e">Lawmakers in Kansas</a>&nbsp;last year to authorized bonds for up to 70% of the cost of new stadiums to try to lure the Chiefs and Royals to their state.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-royals-stadiums-st-louis-tornado-c175d398e904364437bbd8deda942269">Missouri lawmakers</a>&nbsp;responded in a June special session by authorizing bonds covering up to 50% of the cost of new or renovated stadiums, plus up to $50 million of tax credits for each stadium and unspecified aid from local governments.

The Chiefs said at the time that, if they choose to stay in Missouri, they would undertake a $1.15 billion renovation of Arrowhead Stadium. But the team has not released specific details of what those renovations might entail.

“If we pursued the renovation option, there is a chance that we would be on a ballot next year,” Hunt said last month.

<figure>
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 </figure>JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the Kansas City Chiefs weigh&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-clark-hunt-94bac7ee85253b069d0145050df10ccb">whether to play future games</a>&nbsp;in a renovated Arrowhead Stadium or a proposed dome in Kansas, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Tuesday floated a potential mixture of the two concepts aimed at keeping the team in his state.Kehoe, who has been in regular discussions with Chiefs executives, said there has been no talk of building a traditional domed stadium in Missouri. But that doesn't mean there couldn't be another type of covering over the Chiefs' well-known home.“There’s some interesting architectural improvements to make to Arrowhead that could be conducive to an all-weather protective environment without being a full dome,” Kehoe told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “I would say, look at some of the structures that are in Europe that may have some sort of fabric device that goes over it.”Kehoe was in Germany in November 2023 while the Chiefs played the Miami Dolphins at Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank Park, which opened in 1925 but has been renovated numerous times. Now, the home of soccer club Eintracht Frankfurt has a flexible, translucent roof membrane supported by cables that can be opened or closed depending on the weather.Such a covering for Arrowhead is no sure thing, Kehoe said.But it could be one way to preserve its famous outdoor environment while still providing an indoor-like option that's often preferred for major events, such as a Super Bowl.Chiefs fans “like the rough and tough and getting outside,” Kehoe said. “So I think the ownership group does realize that the fan base likes the environment they’re in and would love to continue with a legacy experience at Arrowhead.”The Chiefs declined to address Kehoe's latest comments when reached by AP on Tuesday, referring instead to remarks made by chairman Clark Hunt to local reporters before the team played the Washington Commanders two weeks ago. At the time, Hunt said the club founded by his late father, Lamar Hunt, was still considering options on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line.“I wouldn’t say we’re in limbo. Stadium projects move at their own pace,” Hunt said. “We’ve learned over the years that you can’t really force them to go faster, even if you want them to. And so it’s just important for us to keep working on both options.”The Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals have played for more than 50 years in side-by-side stadiums in Jackson County, Missouri. But those leases are due to expire in January 2031, and the two franchises have been working on plans for future years.Voters in Jackson County soundly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-royals-kansas-city-stadiums-e9605296b85e91699441e4ba10e83212">defeated a local sales tax extension</a>&nbsp;last year that would have helped to finance an $800 million renovation of Arrowhead and a $2 billion ballpark district for the Royals in downtown Kansas City. This past September, voters overwhelmingly recalled County Executive Frank White in part because of his stance on the project.Since the sales tax defeat, the Chiefs and Royals have pursued separate plans, though each are considering options in Kansas and Missouri. The Royals have made it clear they will not play in Kauffman Stadium beyond the end of their current lease.Kehoe said he plans to meet Wednesday with new Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota, who also has been in discussions with the Chiefs. Another local public vote likely will be needed to help finance any renovation of Arrowhead, Kehoe said.“What Jackson County ends up doing in response to make sure the Chiefs stay in Missouri is a key component for what we’re going to do," Kehoe said.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-royals-new-stadiums-3441b3084c8efab00057f593f4d9b95e">Lawmakers in Kansas</a>&nbsp;last year to authorized bonds for up to 70% of the cost of new stadiums to try to lure the Chiefs and Royals to their state.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-royals-stadiums-st-louis-tornado-c175d398e904364437bbd8deda942269">Missouri lawmakers</a>&nbsp;responded in a June special session by authorizing bonds covering up to 50% of the cost of new or renovated stadiums, plus up to $50 million of tax credits for each stadium and unspecified aid from local governments.The Chiefs said at the time that, if they choose to stay in Missouri, they would undertake a $1.15 billion renovation of Arrowhead Stadium. But the team has not released specific details of what those renovations might entail.“If we pursued the renovation option, there is a chance that we would be on a ballot next year,” Hunt said last month.

Mo. governor floats potential for a retractable roof if Chiefs renovate Arrowhead Stadium

Fort Hays State Tiger football coach Chris Brown, safety Koa McIntyre and defensive lineman Jakolbi Wilson spoke to the media Tuesday before the Tigers travel to Emporia to take on the Hornets.

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🏈📹 Chris Brown: "It’s about these seniors. Going and finding a win for these seniors" | Tiger Press Conference 11-11-25

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Federico Heinrich of Fort Hays State was named GAC Defender of the Week on Tuesday. He helped Fort Hays State to a 3-2 win at Newman last week as FHSU finished the regular season unbeaten at 15-0-3 overall and 11-0-1 in the GAC.

After FHSU fell down 2-0 early in the second half, Heinrich was instrumental in FHSU making a thrilling three-goal comeback in the final 26 minutes of the match. He had the equalizing goal in the 69th minute on a header in the box, coming off a corner kick from Juan Linares. It was Heinrich's third goal of the season and he scored for the second-consecutive match.

Heinrich was one of the three weekly honorees from the conference office. Louis Bassett of Rogers State was named the Offensive Player of the Week and Dillon Staal of Ouachita Baptist was named the Goalkeeper of the Week.

FHSU has had 14 player of the week honors from the conference office this season. Payton Roehrich earned Goalkeeper of the Week three times this season. Dimitry Tchantcheu (defender), Oliver Wright (defender), and Juan Linares (offense) all earned weekly honors twice this season. Elias Ovelar Semeniuk (offense), Bastian Carlman (offense), Harrison Bensouda (defender), Jackson Elgas (defender), and Heinrich (defender) have all earned an honor once this year. The Tigers have claimed 13 of their 14 honors within the months of October and November.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Federico Heinrich of Fort Hays State was named GAC Defender of the Week on Tuesday. He helped Fort Hays State to a 3-2 win at Newman last week as FHSU finished the regular season unbeaten at 15-0-3 overall and 11-0-1 in the GAC.After FHSU fell down 2-0 early in the second half, Heinrich was instrumental in FHSU making a thrilling three-goal comeback in the final 26 minutes of the match. He had the equalizing goal in the 69th minute on a header in the box, coming off a corner kick from Juan Linares. It was Heinrich's third goal of the season and he scored for the second-consecutive match.Heinrich was one of the three weekly honorees from the conference office. Louis Bassett of Rogers State was named the Offensive Player of the Week and Dillon Staal of Ouachita Baptist was named the Goalkeeper of the Week.FHSU has had 14 player of the week honors from the conference office this season. Payton Roehrich earned Goalkeeper of the Week three times this season. Dimitry Tchantcheu (defender), Oliver Wright (defender), and Juan Linares (offense) all earned weekly honors twice this season. Elias Ovelar Semeniuk (offense), Bastian Carlman (offense), Harrison Bensouda (defender), Jackson Elgas (defender), and Heinrich (defender) have all earned an honor once this year. The Tigers have claimed 13 of their 14 honors within the months of October and November.

⚽ Heinrich named GAC Defender of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer remained No. 4 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 rankings, released on Tuesday. The Tigers are among the top-5 nationally for the fourth-straight week, ranked No. 4 three times and No. 5 once within that span.

Fort Hays State went 1-0 last week, a 3-2 comeback win at Newman after being down two goals with only 26 minutes to play. The win locked up an unbeaten regular season for the Tigers at 15-0-3 overall, and an 11-0-1 mark in GAC play.  Fort Hays State owns the best win-loss-tie percentage in NCAA Division II and the most wins overall.

Fort Hays State clinched the rights to host the GAC Tournament on November 13 and 15 at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays by winning the conference regular season title. It was the fourth conference regular season title in program history, which started in 2011. FHSU will face Northeastern State in the semifinals on Thursday (Nov. 13) and the winner of that match will move on to face either Rogers State or Newman in the championship match on Saturday (Nov. 15).

Fort Hays State is on its longest unbeaten streak to start a season in program history at 18 matches, and it is the longest unbeaten streak in program history regardless of point in time. The previous program record for unbeaten streak at any point was 16, set by the 2018 team that played in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.

Fort Hays State and Rogers State continue as the two teams from the GAC represented in the Top 25. The Hillcats are tied for No. 13 in the latest poll with an overall record of 12-2-4. Rogers State's only two losses this year were to Fort Hays State. Northeastern State remained in the receiving votes section of the latest poll.

Fort Hays State and Charleston are the only teams in the top 10 this week that remain unbeaten for the season. There are four total teams in the top 25 without a loss this season, which also includes No. 15 Lincoln (Mo.) and No. 17 Cedarville (Ohio). FHSU, Cedarville, and Lincoln are all part of NCAA Super Region 3.

Fort Hays State is the national leader in goal differential (+46), corner kicks per match (8.61), shots per match (19.2), wins (15), and win-loss-tie percentage (.917). The Tigers rank second nationally in shots on goal per match (8.78) and shutout percentage (.722), and third in total goals (54), total assists (51), total points (159), scoring offense (3.00), and assists per match (2.83).

Below is the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for November 11, 2025.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer remained No. 4 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 rankings, released on Tuesday. The Tigers are among the top-5 nationally for the fourth-straight week, ranked No. 4 three times and No. 5 once within that span.Fort Hays State went 1-0 last week, a 3-2 comeback win at Newman after being down two goals with only 26 minutes to play. The win locked up an unbeaten regular season for the Tigers at 15-0-3 overall, and an 11-0-1 mark in GAC play. Fort Hays State owns the best win-loss-tie percentage in NCAA Division II and the most wins overall.Fort Hays State clinched the rights to host the GAC Tournament on November 13 and 15 at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays by winning the conference regular season title. It was the fourth conference regular season title in program history, which started in 2011. FHSU will face Northeastern State in the semifinals on Thursday (Nov. 13) and the winner of that match will move on to face either Rogers State or Newman in the championship match on Saturday (Nov. 15).Fort Hays State is on its longest unbeaten streak to start a season in program history at 18 matches, and it is the longest unbeaten streak in program history regardless of point in time. The previous program record for unbeaten streak at any point was 16, set by the 2018 team that played in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.Fort Hays State and Rogers State continue as the two teams from the GAC represented in the Top 25. The Hillcats are tied for No. 13 in the latest poll with an overall record of 12-2-4. Rogers State's only two losses this year were to Fort Hays State. Northeastern State remained in the receiving votes section of the latest poll.Fort Hays State and Charleston are the only teams in the top 10 this week that remain unbeaten for the season. There are four total teams in the top 25 without a loss this season, which also includes No. 15 Lincoln (Mo.) and No. 17 Cedarville (Ohio). FHSU, Cedarville, and Lincoln are all part of NCAA Super Region 3.Fort Hays State is the national leader in goal differential (+46), corner kicks per match (8.61), shots per match (19.2), wins (15), and win-loss-tie percentage (.917). The Tigers rank second nationally in shots on goal per match (8.78) and shutout percentage (.722), and third in total goals (54), total assists (51), total points (159), scoring offense (3.00), and assists per match (2.83).Below is the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for November 11, 2025.

⚽ Tigers hold at No. 4 in national rankings for third-straight week

<a href="https://www.kansaswrestling.org/rankings">Click here for complete rankings</a>

The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association released its preseason rankings this week, with several area student-athletes among the top entering the 2025-26 high school wrestling season.

Hays High has four wrestlers ranked. Senior Jonathan Rigler is preseason No. 1 at 190, junior Cyler Luck is No. 3 at 106, senior Jaxson Chartier is ranked fifth at 215 and Tanner Giest is fifth at 285.

The Hays High girls are eighth in the team rankings; two spots below rival Great Bend. 

The Indians will begin the season with five ranked wrestlers led by junior Timber Lovewell who is No. 2 at 145. Senior Reese Vehige is ranked fourth at 125, senior Lexi Barnett is also fourth at 155. Junior Emersyn Copper is No. 6 at 100 and junior Eleanor Stoffel is sixth at 190.

Norton will open the season No. 1 with Hoxie ranked third, Smith Center seventh and Russell eighth.

106 1. Kaleb Keiswetter-11-Norton 3. Xzander Donner-10-Russell

113 1. Xzephren Donner-12-Russell 3. Bradyn Wilson-10-Hoxie

126 1. Derek Clydesdale-12-Norton 6. Asher Haag-10-Ellis

132 3. Chase Meyer-11-Hoxie 4. Ayston Kats-12-Norton

138 1. Jatin Weigel-12-Norton 3. Ashton Wynn-12-Trego

157 1. Blake Buresh-12-Phillipsburg &nbsp;2. Parker Hutchinson-12-Smith Center 4. Jaxson Smith-10-Hill City 5. Kaiden Schultze-12-Osborne

165 5. Archer Amrein-10-Hill City 6. Cass Smith-12-Trego

215 2. Dominick Kattenberg-10-Smith Center 4. Mathew Bretz-11-Hoxie

285 2. Kharson Montgomery-12-Smith Center

Like the boys, Norton is preseason No. 1 in Class 3-2-1A with Russell second, Trego fourth, Plainville fifth, Oakley sixth and Stockton 10th. The Bluejays have six wrestlers ranked.

100 2. Carolina Northup-12-Stockton 4. Kaeleigh Klien-12-Plainville

105 1. Keleigh Ochoa-10-Smith Center 4. Kya Bell-10-Hill City

110 3. Saj Snyder-12-Stockton 6. Kia Mader-12-Ellis

115 1. Josie Bell-11-Hoxie 5. Kallan Rothchild-10-Trego

125 1. Kaison Miller-10-Norton 2. Kylie Hodges-11-Oakley

130 1. Averie Counts-10-Russell 2. Annika Dietz-11-Trego

135 1. Layla Magana-11-Trego 2. Mya Trevino-12-Russell 4. Lorelei Grandberry-12-Norton

140 1. Halle Pfennenstiel-10-Norton 2. Abbygayl Jackson-12-Oakley 4. Cambrea Solze-12-Russell

145 1. Lillian Garcia-11-Plainville 5. Reagan Lauber-10-Osborne

155 4. Brooke Smith-12-Oakley 5. Dali Braun-11-Norton 6. Johnna Ebner-12-Phillipsburg

190 1. Cadence Greeson-12-Norton 2. Caydence Carter-11-Plainville 5. Kaitlyn McCreery-10-Phillipsburg 6. Kacee Herredsberg-11-Smith Center

<figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.kansaswrestling.org/rankings">Click here for complete rankings</a>The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association released its preseason rankings this week, with several area student-athletes among the top entering the 2025-26 high school wrestling season.<h2>Class 5A Boys</h2>Hays High has four wrestlers ranked. Senior Jonathan Rigler is preseason No. 1 at 190, junior Cyler Luck is No. 3 at 106, senior Jaxson Chartier is ranked fifth at 215 and Tanner Giest is fifth at 285.<h2>Class 5A Girls</h2>The Hays High girls are eighth in the team rankings; two spots below rival Great Bend. The Indians will begin the season with five ranked wrestlers led by junior Timber Lovewell who is No. 2 at 145. Senior Reese Vehige is ranked fourth at 125, senior Lexi Barnett is also fourth at 155. Junior Emersyn Copper is No. 6 at 100 and junior Eleanor Stoffel is sixth at 190.<h2>Class 3-2-1A Boys</h2>Norton will open the season No. 1 with Hoxie ranked third, Smith Center seventh and Russell eighth.106 1. Kaleb Keiswetter-11-Norton 3. Xzander Donner-10-Russell113 1. Xzephren Donner-12-Russell 3. Bradyn Wilson-10-Hoxie 120 2. Ian Giancola-12-Hoxie 126 1. Derek Clydesdale-12-Norton 6. Asher Haag-10-Ellis132 3. Chase Meyer-11-Hoxie 4. Ayston Kats-12-Norton 138 1. Jatin Weigel-12-Norton 3. Ashton Wynn-12-Trego144 3. Tate Balthazor-12-Hill City 150 2. Aaron Samson-12-Trego157 1. Blake Buresh-12-Phillipsburg &nbsp;2. Parker Hutchinson-12-Smith Center 4. Jaxson Smith-10-Hill City 5. Kaiden Schultze-12-Osborne165 5. Archer Amrein-10-Hill City 6. Cass Smith-12-Trego190 4. Kolten Jones-11-Russell 215 2. Dominick Kattenberg-10-Smith Center 4. Mathew Bretz-11-Hoxie285 2. Kharson Montgomery-12-Smith Center <h2>3-2-1A Girls</h2>Like the boys, Norton is preseason No. 1 in Class 3-2-1A with Russell second, Trego fourth, Plainville fifth, Oakley sixth and Stockton 10th. The Bluejays have six wrestlers ranked.100 2. Carolina Northup-12-Stockton 4. Kaeleigh Klien-12-Plainville105 1. Keleigh Ochoa-10-Smith Center 4. Kya Bell-10-Hill City110 3. Saj Snyder-12-Stockton 6. Kia Mader-12-Ellis115 1. Josie Bell-11-Hoxie 5. Kallan Rothchild-10-Trego120 5. Annie Kindig-12-Osborne125 1. Kaison Miller-10-Norton 2. Kylie Hodges-11-Oakley130 1. Averie Counts-10-Russell 2. Annika Dietz-11-Trego135 1. Layla Magana-11-Trego 2. Mya Trevino-12-Russell 4. Lorelei Grandberry-12-Norton140 1. Halle Pfennenstiel-10-Norton 2. Abbygayl Jackson-12-Oakley 4. Cambrea Solze-12-Russell145 1. Lillian Garcia-11-Plainville 5. Reagan Lauber-10-Osborne155 4. Brooke Smith-12-Oakley 5. Dali Braun-11-Norton 6. Johnna Ebner-12-Phillipsburg170 1. Cali Wagoner-12-Oakley190 1. Cadence Greeson-12-Norton 2. Caydence Carter-11-Plainville 5. Kaitlyn McCreery-10-Phillipsburg 6. Kacee Herredsberg-11-Smith Center235 4. Adriana Winters-11-Norton

🤼‍♀️🤼‍♂️ KWCA releases preseason rankings for 2025-26 season

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they acquired right-handed pitcher Mason Black from the San Francisco Giants for right-handed pitcher Logan Martin. Black was designated for assignment by the Giants last week. Including Black, Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List is now at 37.

Black, 25, had just one stint with the Giants in 2025 and made his only appearance of the season on July 4 vs. the Athletics in Sacramento, where he covered 4.0 innings in relief and struck out 5 batters.

He spent the remainder of this season with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, going 3-10 with a 5.81 ERA (77 ER in 119.1 IP) over 30 appearances (24 starts). He recorded 114 strikeouts (8.6 K/9), which ranked 9th most among all Giants minor leaguers this year.

Black debuted with San Francisco in 2024 and appeared in 9 games (8 starts) while pitching to a 6.44 ERA (26 ER in 36.1 IP) with 31 strikeouts.

He was selected by the Giants in the 3rd round of the 2021 Draft out of Lehigh University (Pa.). He made his Major League debut on May 6, 2024 at Citizens Bank Park, which is approximately two hours south of his hometown of Archibald, Pa.

Since the start of 2022, he’s recorded 492 strikeouts over 439.1 innings pitched (10.1 K/9) in 103 minor league games (97 starts), leading all Giants farmhands over that span.

Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they acquired right-handed pitcher Mason Black from the San Francisco Giants for right-handed pitcher Logan Martin. Black was designated for assignment by the Giants last week. Including Black, Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List is now at 37.Black, 25, had just one stint with the Giants in 2025 and made his only appearance of the season on July 4 vs. the Athletics in Sacramento, where he covered 4.0 innings in relief and struck out 5 batters.He spent the remainder of this season with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, going 3-10 with a 5.81 ERA (77 ER in 119.1 IP) over 30 appearances (24 starts). He recorded 114 strikeouts (8.6 K/9), which ranked 9th most among all Giants minor leaguers this year.Black debuted with San Francisco in 2024 and appeared in 9 games (8 starts) while pitching to a 6.44 ERA (26 ER in 36.1 IP) with 31 strikeouts.He was selected by the Giants in the 3rd round of the 2021 Draft out of Lehigh University (Pa.). He made his Major League debut on May 6, 2024 at Citizens Bank Park, which is approximately two hours south of his hometown of Archibald, Pa.Since the start of 2022, he’s recorded 492 strikeouts over 439.1 innings pitched (10.1 K/9) in 103 minor league games (97 starts), leading all Giants farmhands over that span.

⚾ Royals acquire RHP Mason Black from Giants

Tuesday, November 11
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi, 5:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Tuesday, November 11
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi, 5:30pmWednesday, November 12
 noneThursday, November 13
 noneFriday, November 14
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
WBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 4:35pm KKQY: Smith Center vs. Moundridge, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB at Great Bend, 6:30pm
 KAYS: Victoria at Central Christian, 6:45pm
 KHAZ: Trego FB at Hill City, 6:45pm Saturday, November 15
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Princeton, 11:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Emporia State, 12:00pm
 KKQY: Fort Hays State MBKB vs. Southwest Minnesota State, 1:30pm KFIX: Fort Hays State WBKB vs. Sioux Falls, 1:35pmSunday,
November 16
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
MBKB vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 1:30pm KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB at Denver Broncos, 2:00pm

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Linebacker Alex Singleton, the Denver Broncos' leading tackler and co-captain, underwent surgery for testicular cancer Friday, less than 24 hours after collecting nine tackles in a 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Singleton played in the game four days after learning he had cancer. He'll miss this weekend's showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) and is hopeful of returning to action in the coming weeks. The Broncos have a bye after facing the Chiefs.

“Our No. 1 priority is Alex’s health and well-being, and we are grateful it appears the cancer was caught early,” the Broncos said in a statement on X.

Singleton informed his teammates and coaches during Monday’s team meeting that he'd had surgery for testicular cancer, which was diagnosed a week earlier after a routine NFL drug test detected abnormalities.

After telling the team, Singleton spoke with reporters on a conference call. He said he was able to compartmentalize his cancer diagnosis and play against the Raiders just days later because “football's always been an outlet for me.”

His nine tackles Thursday night helped the Broncos improve to 8-2 with their seventh straight win.

He had surgery the next morning to remove the tumor, and he said a CT scan showed the cancer hadn't spread.

“The short week honestly made it better,” Singleton said. "On Tuesday, Wednesday, I got to fully immerse myself in football and ... get this off of my mind as much as I could because we weren't going to know anything until after the surgery anyway — and still don't 100% know everything.

“So, the biggest thing for me was how to get my mind off it, so football was the best thing to do that. Playing Thursday night here in our throwbacks made me able to block out everything that was going on in my mind.”

Singleton said he was thankful for the support he's gotten from his teammates, coaches, management and ownership, saying, “I feel like I'm disappointing them having to miss a game. That's how I feel about it. It's such a shock and such news to me. So, just to have the support and just love from them means so much.”

Singleton said he wants to advocate for early screening for testicular cancer now.

“This journey I'm going to continue talking about it and sharing it with you guys and everybody else just knowing that there shouldn't be a big stigma behind it,” Singleton said.

“Yeah, we can get the word out to get everybody screened and checked. Don't be afraid of the doctor, because I was for a long time.”

Singleton playing a game with the diagnosis hanging over him “doesn't surprise me,” said linebacker Justin Strnad, who will fill in for Singleton. “He's the ultimate competitor, ultimate team player. He had the knee (surgery) last year. He's been through a lot in this league and this is obviously a big obstacle, but he's going to overcome it and we're all going to be here to help him through it.”

The Broncos are already without star cornerback Pat Surtain II, who's recovering from a strained pectoral muscle and will also miss this weekend's game. Singleton normally wears the green dot on the helmet to communicate with the coaches, so his absence will require several adjustments.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762879099291.jpeg" alt="FILE - Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football WriterENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Linebacker Alex Singleton, the Denver Broncos' leading tackler and co-captain, underwent surgery for testicular cancer Friday, less than 24 hours after collecting nine tackles in a 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.Singleton played in the game four days after learning he had cancer. He'll miss this weekend's showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) and is hopeful of returning to action in the coming weeks. The Broncos have a bye after facing the Chiefs.“Our No. 1 priority is Alex’s health and well-being, and we are grateful it appears the cancer was caught early,” the Broncos said in a statement on X.Singleton informed his teammates and coaches during Monday’s team meeting that he'd had surgery for testicular cancer, which was diagnosed a week earlier after a routine NFL drug test detected abnormalities.After telling the team, Singleton spoke with reporters on a conference call. He said he was able to compartmentalize his cancer diagnosis and play against the Raiders just days later because “football's always been an outlet for me.”His nine tackles Thursday night helped the Broncos improve to 8-2 with their seventh straight win.He had surgery the next morning to remove the tumor, and he said a CT scan showed the cancer hadn't spread.“The short week honestly made it better,” Singleton said. "On Tuesday, Wednesday, I got to fully immerse myself in football and ... get this off of my mind as much as I could because we weren't going to know anything until after the surgery anyway — and still don't 100% know everything.“So, the biggest thing for me was how to get my mind off it, so football was the best thing to do that. Playing Thursday night here in our throwbacks made me able to block out everything that was going on in my mind.”Singleton said he was thankful for the support he's gotten from his teammates, coaches, management and ownership, saying, “I feel like I'm disappointing them having to miss a game. That's how I feel about it. It's such a shock and such news to me. So, just to have the support and just love from them means so much.”Singleton said he wants to advocate for early screening for testicular cancer now.“This journey I'm going to continue talking about it and sharing it with you guys and everybody else just knowing that there shouldn't be a big stigma behind it,” Singleton said.“Yeah, we can get the word out to get everybody screened and checked. Don't be afraid of the doctor, because I was for a long time.”Singleton playing a game with the diagnosis hanging over him “doesn't surprise me,” said linebacker Justin Strnad, who will fill in for Singleton. “He's the ultimate competitor, ultimate team player. He had the knee (surgery) last year. He's been through a lot in this league and this is obviously a big obstacle, but he's going to overcome it and we're all going to be here to help him through it.”The Broncos are already without star cornerback Pat Surtain II, who's recovering from a strained pectoral muscle and will also miss this weekend's game. Singleton normally wears the green dot on the helmet to communicate with the coaches, so his absence will require several adjustments.

🏈 Broncos' Alex Singleton had surgery for testicular cancer a day after playing a prime-time game

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they acquired outfielder Kameron Misner (MYZE-ner) from the Tampa Bay Rays for a Player to be Named Later or cash considerations. Misner was designated for assignment by the Rays last week.

Misner, 27, played in 71 games with Tampa Bay in 2025 and hit .213 (42-for-197) with 15 extra-base hits and 8 stolen bases in 217 plate appearances. He made 57 starts, including 42 in center field, 12 in right field and 3 in left field.

Misner made the Rays Opening Day roster this season for the first time in his career. On Opening Day, he entered in the 8th inning on defense and hit a walk-off home run in the 9th, becoming the first player in Major League history to hit his 1st career home run in walk-off fashion on Opening Day.

Misner made his Major League debut in 2024, when he appeared in 8 games with the Rays.

He was originally selected by Kansas City in the 33rd round of the 2016 Draft out of Poplar Bluff High School (Mo.), but elected to attend the University of Missouri. Three years later, he was selected by Miami in the 1st round (35th overall) of the 2019 Draft. Following the 2021 season, Misner was acquired by Tampa Bay for infielder Joey Wendle.

Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they acquired outfielder Kameron Misner (MYZE-ner) from the Tampa Bay Rays for a Player to be Named Later or cash considerations. Misner was designated for assignment by the Rays last week.Misner, 27, played in 71 games with Tampa Bay in 2025 and hit .213 (42-for-197) with 15 extra-base hits and 8 stolen bases in 217 plate appearances. He made 57 starts, including 42 in center field, 12 in right field and 3 in left field.Misner made the Rays Opening Day roster this season for the first time in his career. On Opening Day, he entered in the 8th inning on defense and hit a walk-off home run in the 9th, becoming the first player in Major League history to hit his 1st career home run in walk-off fashion on Opening Day.Misner made his Major League debut in 2024, when he appeared in 8 games with the Rays.He was originally selected by Kansas City in the 33rd round of the 2016 Draft out of Poplar Bluff High School (Mo.), but elected to attend the University of Missouri. Three years later, he was selected by Miami in the 1st round (35th overall) of the 2019 Draft. Following the 2021 season, Misner was acquired by Tampa Bay for infielder Joey Wendle.

⚾ Royals acquire OF Kameron Misner from Rays

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they have hired Marcus Thames (TEMS) to serve as a Hitting Coach on the Major League staff. He will work closely with Alec Zumwalt, Kansas City’s Sr. Director of Hitting Performance and Hitting Coach and Connor Dawson, who was hired as Hitting Coach last week.

Thames, 48, has been a Hitting Coach in the Majors for the last 10 seasons, including from 2016-21 with the New York Yankees, 2022 with the Miami Marlins, 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels and 2024-25 with the Chicago White Sox. His coaching career began with three seasons in the Yankees organization as a Hitting Coach across various levels from 2013-15.

During his tenure on the Yankees Major League staff from 2016-21, New York led the Majors with 1,313 home runs. In 2020, he worked with the Major League batting champion DJ LeMahieu (.364) and Major League home run leader Luke Voit (22).

In 2023, the Angels offense under his guidance ranked among the American League leaders in home runs (3rd, 231), slugging percentage (5th, .426) and OPS (7th, .743). During that season, Shohei Ohtani led the American League in HR (44), on-base percentage (.412), slugging percentage (.654) and OPS (1.066) and won his second Most Valuable Player Award.

After the All-Star break in 2025, the White Sox offense ranked 5th in the American League in runs per game (4.85), home runs (89) and batting average (.250).

Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they have hired Marcus Thames (TEMS) to serve as a Hitting Coach on the Major League staff. He will work closely with Alec Zumwalt, Kansas City’s Sr. Director of Hitting Performance and Hitting Coach and Connor Dawson, who was hired as Hitting Coach last week.Thames, 48, has been a Hitting Coach in the Majors for the last 10 seasons, including from 2016-21 with the New York Yankees, 2022 with the Miami Marlins, 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels and 2024-25 with the Chicago White Sox. His coaching career began with three seasons in the Yankees organization as a Hitting Coach across various levels from 2013-15.During his tenure on the Yankees Major League staff from 2016-21, New York led the Majors with 1,313 home runs. In 2020, he worked with the Major League batting champion DJ LeMahieu (.364) and Major League home run leader Luke Voit (22).In 2023, the Angels offense under his guidance ranked among the American League leaders in home runs (3rd, 231), slugging percentage (5th, .426) and OPS (7th, .743). During that season, Shohei Ohtani led the American League in HR (44), on-base percentage (.412), slugging percentage (.654) and OPS (1.066) and won his second Most Valuable Player Award.After the All-Star break in 2025, the White Sox offense ranked 5th in the American League in runs per game (4.85), home runs (89) and batting average (.250).

⚾ Royals hire Marcus Thames as hitting coach

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family matter that kept him away for several weeks, though it remains unclear when the first-round draft pick will be back on the field for them.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid told local reporters Monday that the former Ohio State standout, who had been replaced by Jaylon Moore in the starting lineup, would get back into the offensive line mix as the team returned from its bye.

Kansas City is preparing to visit the AFC West-leading Broncos for a crucial divisional matchup Sunday.

“I think what we'll do is see where we're at here,” Reid said. “We know we've got a good player in there now and we know what Josh is capable of and all that, so we'll just see where we're at when they get back.”

Simmons earned the starting job on Patrick Mahomes' blindside early in fall camp, and he had exceeded almost all expectations through the first part of the season. But the 22-year-old suddenly left the team before its Week 6 game against the Detroit Lions, and the Chiefs have been intentionally vague about the circumstances surrounding his departure.

Reid has only said that Simmons was dealing with "a family matter" and provided no timetable for his return, though Mahomes and other players have said they had their teammate in their thoughts during his absence.

“Players always are concerned about other players' wellbeing first of all,” Reid said, “but on the other hand, they move forward, and they don't necessarily look back. They giddy-up and go on, what's there today and let's go. And they go a hundred miles an hour. So I think it's a blend of things. They're not dwelling on that but they want to make sure he's OK as a human being.”

Moore stepped into the lineup against the Lions just hours after his wife gave birth to a baby girl. And while there have been a few missteps along the way, the former San Francisco backup has played well in Simmons' place.

“Just asking him to jump in after the season's been going for a couple of months here, that's a tough ask,” Reid said, “especially against the defensive lines we've been playing. But he's done a respectable job.”

Reid also said right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who had left the Chiefs' loss to the Bills two weeks ago with an ankle injury, was doing better even before the team began its week off. It appears he will be available against the Broncos on Sunday.

Reid sounded less optimistic about running back Isiah Pacheco, who hurt his knee against the Commanders on Oct. 27.

The Chiefs are just 5-4 at the midway point of the season, leaving them staring up at the Broncos (8-2) and Chargers (7-3) in the division race. And with a loss already to Los Angeles, the Chiefs begin the second half in desperation mode not just to keep alive their streak of nine consecutive division titles but simply to make the playoffs.

“You know in this league every game is important. You have to stay focused on that," Reid said, "and it doesn't matter what you project or what's happened before. You learn from your past and take care of what's going on today. We'll get the players back on Tuesday and then we're all in on Denver. That's kind of where we're at. Is there an urgency? There should be an urgency every week, and that's how this league is. There's too much parity in this league not to have urgency every week.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758748014419.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons has returned to the team after dealing with a family matter that kept him away for several weeks, though it remains unclear when the first-round draft pick will be back on the field for them.Chiefs coach Andy Reid told local reporters Monday that the former Ohio State standout, who had been replaced by Jaylon Moore in the starting lineup, would get back into the offensive line mix as the team returned from its bye.Kansas City is preparing to visit the AFC West-leading Broncos for a crucial divisional matchup Sunday.“I think what we'll do is see where we're at here,” Reid said. “We know we've got a good player in there now and we know what Josh is capable of and all that, so we'll just see where we're at when they get back.”Simmons earned the starting job on Patrick Mahomes' blindside early in fall camp, and he had exceeded almost all expectations through the first part of the season. But the 22-year-old suddenly left the team before its Week 6 game against the Detroit Lions, and the Chiefs have been intentionally vague about the circumstances surrounding his departure.Reid has only said that Simmons was dealing with "a family matter" and provided no timetable for his return, though Mahomes and other players have said they had their teammate in their thoughts during his absence.“Players always are concerned about other players' wellbeing first of all,” Reid said, “but on the other hand, they move forward, and they don't necessarily look back. They giddy-up and go on, what's there today and let's go. And they go a hundred miles an hour. So I think it's a blend of things. They're not dwelling on that but they want to make sure he's OK as a human being.”Moore stepped into the lineup against the Lions just hours after his wife gave birth to a baby girl. And while there have been a few missteps along the way, the former San Francisco backup has played well in Simmons' place.“Just asking him to jump in after the season's been going for a couple of months here, that's a tough ask,” Reid said, “especially against the defensive lines we've been playing. But he's done a respectable job.”Reid also said right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who had left the Chiefs' loss to the Bills two weeks ago with an ankle injury, was doing better even before the team began its week off. It appears he will be available against the Broncos on Sunday.Reid sounded less optimistic about running back Isiah Pacheco, who hurt his knee against the Commanders on Oct. 27.The Chiefs are just 5-4 at the midway point of the season, leaving them staring up at the Broncos (8-2) and Chargers (7-3) in the division race. And with a loss already to Los Angeles, the Chiefs begin the second half in desperation mode not just to keep alive their streak of nine consecutive division titles but simply to make the playoffs.“You know in this league every game is important. You have to stay focused on that," Reid said, "and it doesn't matter what you project or what's happened before. You learn from your past and take care of what's going on today. We'll get the players back on Tuesday and then we're all in on Denver. That's kind of where we're at. Is there an urgency? There should be an urgency every week, and that's how this league is. There's too much parity in this league not to have urgency every week.”

🏈 Chiefs' Josh Simmons returns after family matter, but playing status remains uncertain

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The GAC Tournament picture filled in completely on Saturday night as the semifinalists were determined for the four-team event Fort Hays State University will host November 13 and 15 at FHSU Soccer Stadium. Fort Hays State was the conference regular season champion, going 15-0-3 overall and 11-0-1 in conference play, earning the right to host the tournament as the top seed.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/feature/2025GACMSOCChampionship">Tournament Information</a>

Fort Hays State will take on No. 4 seed Northeastern State in the first semifinal of the tournament, slotted for 3 p.m. on Thursday. Following that contest, No. 2 seed Rogers State will take on No. 3 seed Newman at 6 p.m. Newman and Northeastern State tied in the conference standings for the last two spots in the tournament, but Newman had the tiebreak for a higher seed with a 1-0-1 record against Northeastern State in the regular season. Winners of Thursday's semifinal matches will advance to the championship match on Saturday, slated for 1 p.m. at FHSU Soccer Stadium.

Fort Hays State is the reigning GAC Tournament champion after winning as the No. 3 seed last year in Bethany, Okla., when the tournament was hosted by Southern Nazarene. FHSU defeated SNU in the championship game to claim an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament, which was their 10th appearance in the national tournament since the program began in 2011. FHSU has four conference regular season titles (2 MIAA, 2 GAC) and two GAC tournament titles in its program history.

This will be the second time the Tigers host the Great American Conference Tournament at FHSU Soccer Stadium. They also hosted back in 2019 when they won the regular season title, their first year in the GAC, after the MIAA had its own conference through 2018. In 2019, the remaining MIAA men's soccer programs merged with the Great American Conference to make an eight-team conference, which has been governed by the GAC ever since. The conference reduced to seven teams in 2021 and has remained the same since.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The GAC Tournament picture filled in completely on Saturday night as the semifinalists were determined for the four-team event Fort Hays State University will host November 13 and 15 at FHSU Soccer Stadium. Fort Hays State was the conference regular season champion, going 15-0-3 overall and 11-0-1 in conference play, earning the right to host the tournament as the top seed.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/feature/2025GACMSOCChampionship">Tournament Information</a>Fort Hays State will take on No. 4 seed Northeastern State in the first semifinal of the tournament, slotted for 3 p.m. on Thursday. Following that contest, No. 2 seed Rogers State will take on No. 3 seed Newman at 6 p.m. Newman and Northeastern State tied in the conference standings for the last two spots in the tournament, but Newman had the tiebreak for a higher seed with a 1-0-1 record against Northeastern State in the regular season. Winners of Thursday's semifinal matches will advance to the championship match on Saturday, slated for 1 p.m. at FHSU Soccer Stadium.Fort Hays State is the reigning GAC Tournament champion after winning as the No. 3 seed last year in Bethany, Okla., when the tournament was hosted by Southern Nazarene. FHSU defeated SNU in the championship game to claim an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament, which was their 10th appearance in the national tournament since the program began in 2011. FHSU has four conference regular season titles (2 MIAA, 2 GAC) and two GAC tournament titles in its program history.This will be the second time the Tigers host the Great American Conference Tournament at FHSU Soccer Stadium. They also hosted back in 2019 when they won the regular season title, their first year in the GAC, after the MIAA had its own conference through 2018. In 2019, the remaining MIAA men's soccer programs merged with the Great American Conference to make an eight-team conference, which has been governed by the GAC ever since. The conference reduced to seven teams in 2021 and has remained the same since.