By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

RUSSELL – The TMP-Marian Monarchs entered Friday night’s season
opener in Russell losers of three straight against the Broncos and they hadn’t
scored on offensive touchdown in the last two games against the Broncos.

After all was said and done Friday, the Monarchs offense was still without a touchdown&nbsp; against Russell, no three straight games, but they ended the more important streak, the three-game
losing streak with a 7-6 victory.

&nbsp;After the Monarchs
forced the Broncos into a punt on their first possession and a short punt, TMP
took over at the Russell 22-yard line. They would drive inside the three-yard
line only to turn it over on downs. 

The Monarchs would force Russell offense into back-to-back
turnover on downs and both times get the ball inside the redzone only to fumble
the ball in the endzone resulting in a touchback both times.

The third quarter saw neither team able to get their offense
going in the third until Walker Middleton broke free for an 85-yard touchdown with
just over one minute and 35 second to play but Russell missed an extra point for a
6-0 lead.

TMP’s Logan Baalmann answered right back, returning the ensuing
kickoff 73 yards for the touchdown and Carson Liles added the extra point
putting TMP up 7-6 with one minute and 23 second left in the third quarter.

TMP forced Russell into a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns
and held on for the 7-6 victory.

Carson Liles finished 11-of-14 passing for 139 yards. Isaac Purinton
hauled in 4catches for 39 yards.

Baalmann recorded his first career sack and interception on
defense to go along with the special teams touchdown.

TMP ends their three-game losing streak against Russell and
opens the year 1-0 and 1-0 in the MCL.

The Monarchs will host Norton in their home opener in week two.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostRUSSELL – The TMP-Marian Monarchs entered Friday night’s season
opener in Russell losers of three straight against the Broncos and they hadn’t
scored on offensive touchdown in the last two games against the Broncos.After all was said and done Friday, the Monarchs offense was still without a touchdown&nbsp; against Russell, no three straight games, but they ended the more important streak, the three-game
losing streak with a 7-6 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1911946022&color=%23294b71&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-fb-coach-inv-vs-russell-september-6th-24" title="TMP FB Coach Inv Vs Russell September 6th 24" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP FB Coach Inv Vs Russell September 6th 24</a></div></div>&nbsp;After the Monarchs
forced the Broncos into a punt on their first possession and a short punt, TMP
took over at the Russell 22-yard line. They would drive inside the three-yard
line only to turn it over on downs. The Monarchs would force Russell offense into back-to-back
turnover on downs and both times get the ball inside the redzone only to fumble
the ball in the endzone resulting in a touchback both times.The first half ended in a 0-0 tie.The third quarter saw neither team able to get their offense
going in the third until Walker Middleton broke free for an 85-yard touchdown with
just over one minute and 35 second to play but Russell missed an extra point for a
6-0 lead.TMP’s Logan Baalmann answered right back, returning the ensuing
kickoff 73 yards for the touchdown and Carson Liles added the extra point
putting TMP up 7-6 with one minute and 23 second left in the third quarter.TMP forced Russell into a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns
and held on for the 7-6 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1911945458&color=%23294b71&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-fb-vs-russell-highlights-september-6th-24" title="TMP FB Vs Russell Highlights September 6th 24" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP FB Vs Russell Highlights September 6th 24</a></div></div>Carson Liles finished 11-of-14 passing for 139 yards. Isaac Purinton
hauled in 4catches for 39 yards.Baalmann recorded his first career sack and interception on
defense to go along with the special teams touchdown.TMP ends their three-game losing streak against Russell and
opens the year 1-0 and 1-0 in the MCL.The Monarchs will host Norton in their home opener in week two.

🏈 Monarchs hold off Russell for win in season opener

Blue Valley Randolph 42, Washington County 14

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 </figure>Andale 68, El Dorado 7Blue Valley 34, BV Southwest 0Blue Valley Randolph 42, Washington County 14Burlingame 62, Northern Heights 0Chapman 10, Smith Center 8Cheney 38, Holcomb 7Cherryvale 20, Neodesha 7Clearwater 35, Rose Hill 12Derby 40, Hays 7Douglass 41, Remington 24Eureka 28, Erie 6Fort Scott 42, Paola 27Fredonia 38, Southeast 8Goddard 7, Maize 3Great Bend 28, McPherson 6Hanover 34, Ell-Saline 16Highland Park 52, KC Wyandotte 0Inman 15, Hutchinson Trinity 0Iola 23, Baldwin 20Junction City 55, Wichita Campus 0Kapaun Mount Carmel 28, Andover 21Kingman 27, Chaparral 13Larned 36, Smoky Valley 24Lawrence Free State 12, SM East 3Liberal 70, Wichita North 6Little River 42, Chase County 22Maize South 56, Newton 20Manhattan 57, Garden City 21Marmaton Valley 34, Oswego 28Marysville 16, Nemaha Central 8Olathe West 54, SM West 6Onaga 40, Doniphan West 0Osage City 41, Olpe 0Ottawa 24, Atchison 14Oxford 46, Sedan 0Pittsburg St Mary's-Colgan 21, Girard 14Riverton 32, Baxter Springs 10Royal Valley 18, Hiawatha 13Santa Fe Trail 25, Burlington 14Scott City 35, Cimarron 0Silver Lake 33, Rossville 26South Sumner 49, Pleasanton 7Southeast of Saline 64, Minneapolis 14St Paul 52, Arma-Northeast 10Victoria 48, Ness City 0Wellsville 49, Anderson County 0

🏈 Friday night high school scoreboard (September 6)

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post

HAYS - Derby took advantage of three possessions of great field position to score 20 unanswered points in the second quarter on the Panthers' way to a 40-7 win over Hays High Friday night at Lewis Field.

Derby scored the first 13 points of the game on a pair of touchdown passes to Tennessee commit Da'Saahn Brame. The first was on 3rd and goal from the 18 and the second on 4th and goal from the two.

Hays responded with a five play 65 yard drive that was capped off when Carter Graham found Holden Lind on a 32 yard screen play. The extra point by Carson Moore cut the lead down to 13-7 with 1:19 remaining in the first quarter.

The Indians had the ball down by six with seven minutes to go in the second quarter before turning the ball over on downs. Derby scored on the ensuing possession and each of the two after forcing Hays puts. The Panthers headed to the locker room with a 33-7 advantage.

Neither team scored in the third quarter and there were only seven total points scored in the second half. The Indians drove down to the Derby 10 yard line in the third quarter but failed to convert on fourth down after initially lining up for a field goal.&nbsp;

Derby scored on the next driving as they covered 90 yards and put the only second half points on the board for the final difference of 40-7.

Hays total 143 yards while Derby had 336. There were 21 accepted penalties. Derby was hit with 14 and Hays with 7.

Hays starts the year 0-1. Derby moves to 1-0.

The Indians head to Arvada, Colorado next week to take on Wheat Ridge High School.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays PostHAYS - Derby took advantage of three possessions of great field position to score 20 unanswered points in the second quarter on the Panthers' way to a 40-7 win over Hays High Friday night at Lewis Field.Derby scored the first 13 points of the game on a pair of touchdown passes to Tennessee commit Da'Saahn Brame. The first was on 3rd and goal from the 18 and the second on 4th and goal from the two.Hays responded with a five play 65 yard drive that was capped off when Carter Graham found Holden Lind on a 32 yard screen play. The extra point by Carson Moore cut the lead down to 13-7 with 1:19 remaining in the first quarter.The Indians had the ball down by six with seven minutes to go in the second quarter before turning the ball over on downs. Derby scored on the ensuing possession and each of the two after forcing Hays puts. The Panthers headed to the locker room with a 33-7 advantage.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1911949928&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hays-high-fb-game-highlights-v-derby-sept-6-2024" title="Hays High FB Game Highlights v Derby (Sept 6 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High FB Game Highlights v Derby (Sept 6 2024)</a></div></div>Neither team scored in the third quarter and there were only seven total points scored in the second half. The Indians drove down to the Derby 10 yard line in the third quarter but failed to convert on fourth down after initially lining up for a field goal.&nbsp;Derby scored on the next driving as they covered 90 yards and put the only second half points on the board for the final difference of 40-7.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1911950069&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hays-high-postgame-v-derby-sept-6-2024" title="Hays High Postgame v Derby (Sept 6 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays High Postgame v Derby (Sept 6 2024)</a></div></div>Hays total 143 yards while Derby had 336. There were 21 accepted penalties. Derby was hit with 14 and Hays with 7.Hays starts the year 0-1. Derby moves to 1-0.The Indians head to Arvada, Colorado next week to take on Wheat Ridge High School.

🏈 Hays falls to #1 Derby to open the season

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Fort Hays State volleyball team opened the 2024 season with a split on day one of the Mountain Lion Classic, knocking off UMary in five sets before falling to tournament host Colorado-Colorado Springs in four sets on Friday.

Four separate Tigers racked up at least 20 points across the two matches, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/gracie-rains/7948">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;leading the pack with 28 kills.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/grace-schmedding/8180">Grace Schmedding</a>&nbsp;added 22 kills and three service aces in nine sets, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/ashlyn-reeves/7949">Ashlyn Reeves</a>&nbsp;tallied 19 kills and eight blocks and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/taytum-lovesee/7946">Taytum Lovesee</a>&nbsp;contributed 15 kills and 10 blocks.

The Tigers will wrap up the weekend in Colorado on Saturday (Sept. 7) when they take on Cameron at 2:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. MT) before returning to Hays to host the 2024 Tiger Classic September 13-14.

Fort Hays State 3, UMary 2 (25-23, 25-12, 17-25, 20-25, 15-13) The season opened up with a five-set battle against the Marauders of UMary, with the Tigers taking the first two frames before holding on to clinch the match in a tight fifth set.

The teams jostled back-and-forth in the opening set, leading to nine ties and five lead changes. The final lead change came when the Tigers stormed back from a 20-18 deficit to score six points in a row to reach set point. Reeves opened the run with a kill before back-to-back Marauder errors gave the Tigers the lead. Schmedding made it 22-20 with a kill followed by another UMary miscue. Reeves then added another kill to reach set point before Schmedding eventually finished things off with a team-leading third kill of the set.

The Tigers rode that momentum into the second set, scoring the first four points to never fall behind in a 25-12 win. Fort Hays State took a 2-0 lead in the match after scoring the final seven points of the set, capped off by a kill from Reeves.

The Marauders clawed back with a 25-17 victory in the third set before taking the fourth set 25-20 thanks to an attack percentage of .414 in the frame. UMary then took an early 3-2 lead in the final set before the Tigers scored five-straight points to take the lead for good. Schmedding tied the fifth set at three with a kill before Rains and Lovesee each added two kills to push the lead to four. The Tigers led by as many as six later in the frame, but UMary managed to close within 14-13 before Schmedding secured the victory with her 12th kill of the contest.

Rains led the team with 15 kills and added two block assists. Schmedding totaled 12 kills, 12 digs and three service aces in her first collegiate contest, while Reeves tallied 11 kills and three blocks (one solo).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/caiya-stucky/7954">Caiya Stucky</a>&nbsp;dished out 47 assists in the win, adding three service aces, two blocks and six kills. Libero&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/kirsten-evans/7943">Kirsten Evans</a>&nbsp;led the match with 17 digs.

UC-Colorado Springs 3, Fort Hays State 1 (18-25, 26-24, 20-25, 19-25) The Tigers capped off the day with a four-set defeat against UC-Colorado Springs. FHSU dropped the opening set 25-18 before grinding out a 26-24 win in set two to even things up. The Mountain Lions regained control the rest of the way, taking the third set 25-20 and the fourth set 25-19 to seal the win.

Fort Hays State led midway through the first set, 10-9, before a big UCCS run gave the home team the lead for good in that set. The Tigers then went up 10-5 early in the second set, but the Mountain Lions scored six of the next seven points to level the score at 11. The teams traded blows the rest of the way, with neither side leading by more than three the rest of the way. UCCS reached set point first, leading 24-23, but the Tigers scored the final three points to take the frame.

The Mountain Lions bounced back in the third set, taking the lead for good after a tie at 5-5. Fort Hays State then led 13-12 midway through the fourth frame, but the home team scored nine of the next 11 points to take a 21-15 lead. The Tigers were able to close within four, 23-19, before UCCS put things away.

Rains totaled a team-high 13 kills and again added two blocks. Schmedding recorded 10 kills, five digs and two blocks. Stucky dished out 38 assists and added nine digs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Fort Hays State volleyball team opened the 2024 season with a split on day one of the Mountain Lion Classic, knocking off UMary in five sets before falling to tournament host Colorado-Colorado Springs in four sets on Friday.Four separate Tigers racked up at least 20 points across the two matches, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/gracie-rains/7948">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;leading the pack with 28 kills.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/grace-schmedding/8180">Grace Schmedding</a>&nbsp;added 22 kills and three service aces in nine sets, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/ashlyn-reeves/7949">Ashlyn Reeves</a>&nbsp;tallied 19 kills and eight blocks and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/taytum-lovesee/7946">Taytum Lovesee</a>&nbsp;contributed 15 kills and 10 blocks.The Tigers will wrap up the weekend in Colorado on Saturday (Sept. 7) when they take on Cameron at 2:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. MT) before returning to Hays to host the 2024 Tiger Classic September 13-14.Fort Hays State 3, UMary 2 (25-23, 25-12, 17-25, 20-25, 15-13) The season opened up with a five-set battle against the Marauders of UMary, with the Tigers taking the first two frames before holding on to clinch the match in a tight fifth set.The teams jostled back-and-forth in the opening set, leading to nine ties and five lead changes. The final lead change came when the Tigers stormed back from a 20-18 deficit to score six points in a row to reach set point. Reeves opened the run with a kill before back-to-back Marauder errors gave the Tigers the lead. Schmedding made it 22-20 with a kill followed by another UMary miscue. Reeves then added another kill to reach set point before Schmedding eventually finished things off with a team-leading third kill of the set.The Tigers rode that momentum into the second set, scoring the first four points to never fall behind in a 25-12 win. Fort Hays State took a 2-0 lead in the match after scoring the final seven points of the set, capped off by a kill from Reeves.The Marauders clawed back with a 25-17 victory in the third set before taking the fourth set 25-20 thanks to an attack percentage of .414 in the frame. UMary then took an early 3-2 lead in the final set before the Tigers scored five-straight points to take the lead for good. Schmedding tied the fifth set at three with a kill before Rains and Lovesee each added two kills to push the lead to four. The Tigers led by as many as six later in the frame, but UMary managed to close within 14-13 before Schmedding secured the victory with her 12th kill of the contest.Rains led the team with 15 kills and added two block assists. Schmedding totaled 12 kills, 12 digs and three service aces in her first collegiate contest, while Reeves tallied 11 kills and three blocks (one solo).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/caiya-stucky/7954">Caiya Stucky</a>&nbsp;dished out 47 assists in the win, adding three service aces, two blocks and six kills. Libero&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/kirsten-evans/7943">Kirsten Evans</a>&nbsp;led the match with 17 digs.UC-Colorado Springs 3, Fort Hays State 1 (18-25, 26-24, 20-25, 19-25) The Tigers capped off the day with a four-set defeat against UC-Colorado Springs. FHSU dropped the opening set 25-18 before grinding out a 26-24 win in set two to even things up. The Mountain Lions regained control the rest of the way, taking the third set 25-20 and the fourth set 25-19 to seal the win.Fort Hays State led midway through the first set, 10-9, before a big UCCS run gave the home team the lead for good in that set. The Tigers then went up 10-5 early in the second set, but the Mountain Lions scored six of the next seven points to level the score at 11. The teams traded blows the rest of the way, with neither side leading by more than three the rest of the way. UCCS reached set point first, leading 24-23, but the Tigers scored the final three points to take the frame.The Mountain Lions bounced back in the third set, taking the lead for good after a tie at 5-5. Fort Hays State then led 13-12 midway through the fourth frame, but the home team scored nine of the next 11 points to take a 21-15 lead. The Tigers were able to close within four, 23-19, before UCCS put things away.Rains totaled a team-high 13 kills and again added two blocks. Schmedding recorded 10 kills, five digs and two blocks. Stucky dished out 38 assists and added nine digs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏐 FHSU splits on opening day of 2024 season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans scattered four hits in six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Friday night and traded places with the Twins in the AL Central and wild card standings.

The Royals now hold a half-game lead for second place in the division and the second wild card spot.

Michael Massey had three hits,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1832225056514080933">including a home run</a>, for the Royals.

Ragans (11-9) won for the first time since a 4-1 victory in Minneapolis on August 14, the Royals' lone win in Minnesota this season.

Zebby Matthews (1-3) took the loss. He allowed four runs on nine hits in five innings.

Ragans picked up his third strikeout of the game — and 200th of the season — to end the third inning, making him the fifth pitcher in Royals history to post 200 strikeouts in a season. He is the first Royals pitcher since Zack Greinke in 2009 to accomplish the feat.

The Royals plated a run in the third. Kyle Isbel drew a one-out walk and scored from first when Tommy Pham yanked the ball into the left field corner. The Twins answered with an almost identical play in the top of the fourth. Austin Martin ripped a two-out double to the wall in left, but Pham threw a relay to Bobby Witt Jr., who fired a strike to Salvador Perez to retire Kyle Farmer at the plate.

Massey then extended the lead in the bottom of the fourth on a 408-foot solo home run into the bullpen in right.

The Royals used their speed to add on in the fifth. Witt avoided a double play on a comebacker to Matthews and went to third on a single by MJ Melendez. Melendez stole second and both runners scored on a single by Hunter Renfroe.

Yuli Gurriel's sacrifice fly in the eighth scored the final run.

Royals: Renfroe was returned from the 10-day Injured List on Thursday's off day. In corresponding moves, RHP Steven Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Omaha and RHP Dan Altavilla was returned from the IL and designated for assignment.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans scattered four hits in six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Friday night and traded places with the Twins in the AL Central and wild card standings.The Royals now hold a half-game lead for second place in the division and the second wild card spot.Michael Massey had three hits,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1832225056514080933">including a home run</a>, for the Royals.Ragans (11-9) won for the first time since a 4-1 victory in Minneapolis on August 14, the Royals' lone win in Minnesota this season.Zebby Matthews (1-3) took the loss. He allowed four runs on nine hits in five innings.Ragans picked up his third strikeout of the game — and 200th of the season — to end the third inning, making him the fifth pitcher in Royals history to post 200 strikeouts in a season. He is the first Royals pitcher since Zack Greinke in 2009 to accomplish the feat.The Royals plated a run in the third. Kyle Isbel drew a one-out walk and scored from first when Tommy Pham yanked the ball into the left field corner. The Twins answered with an almost identical play in the top of the fourth. Austin Martin ripped a two-out double to the wall in left, but Pham threw a relay to Bobby Witt Jr., who fired a strike to Salvador Perez to retire Kyle Farmer at the plate.Massey then extended the lead in the bottom of the fourth on a 408-foot solo home run into the bullpen in right.The Royals used their speed to add on in the fifth. Witt avoided a double play on a comebacker to Matthews and went to third on a single by MJ Melendez. Melendez stole second and both runners scored on a single by Hunter Renfroe.Yuli Gurriel's sacrifice fly in the eighth scored the final run.TRANSACTIONSRoyals: Renfroe was returned from the 10-day Injured List on Thursday's off day. In corresponding moves, RHP Steven Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Omaha and RHP Dan Altavilla was returned from the IL and designated for assignment.UP NEXT

⚾ Ragans throws 6 scoreless inning as Royals top Twins

TMP-Marian (0-0, 0-0 MCL) vs Plainville (0-0, 0-0 MCL) Friday, September 6- 7 p.m. Russell, Kan. – Shaffer Field Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/ppv/1267926">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs opens the season Friday night on the road at Russell.

The Monarchs will try and put an end to a three-game losing streak against the rival Broncos.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Shaffer Field in Russell. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian (0-0, 0-0 MCL) vs Plainville (0-0, 0-0 MCL) Friday, September 6- 7 p.m. Russell, Kan. – Shaffer Field Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/ppv/1267926">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs opens the season Friday night on the road at Russell.The Monarchs will try and put an end to a three-game losing streak against the rival Broncos.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Shaffer Field in Russell. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

🏈🎥 TMP opens the season at MCL rival Russell

Hays High (0-0, 0-0 WAC) vs (6A) No. 1 Dery (0-0, 0-0 AVCT-1) Friday, September 6- 7 p.m. Hays, Kan. – Lewis Field Stadium Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/ppv/1267749">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The Hays High Indians open the season at home Friday night against the Derby Panthers.

Derby is ranked No. 1 in class 6A to open the season and is coming off a runner-up finish in 2023.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Lewis Field in Hays.
Live coverage includes The Hays High Sports Network and radio.

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 </figure>Hays High (0-0, 0-0 WAC) vs (6A) No. 1 Dery (0-0, 0-0 AVCT-1) Friday, September 6- 7 p.m. Hays, Kan. – Lewis Field Stadium Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/ppv/1267749">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The Hays High Indians open the season at home Friday night against the Derby Panthers.Derby is ranked No. 1 in class 6A to open the season and is coming off a runner-up finish in 2023.Hays is coming off a 7-3 campaign.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Lewis Field in Hays.
Live coverage includes The Hays High Sports Network and radio.

🏈🎥 Hays opens the season at home against Derby

Friday, September 6 KKQY: Logan-Palco FB at Stockton, 6:15pm * KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 6:30pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Derby, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Russell, 6:30pm KJLS: Hoxie FB at Osborne, 6:45pm

Saturday, September 7 KAYS: Kansas FB at Illinois, 4:30pm KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Missouri Western State, 6:00pm

Sunday, September 8 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 12:30pm

Friday, September 6 KKQY: Logan-Palco FB at Stockton, 6:15pm * KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 6:30pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Derby, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Russell, 6:30pm KJLS: Hoxie FB at Osborne, 6:45pmSaturday, September 7 KAYS: Kansas FB at Illinois, 4:30pm KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Missouri Western State, 6:00pmSunday, September 8 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 12:30pm

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes thought for a moment that the Chiefs were headed to overtime. So did Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson, who had found Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left for a touchdown that appeared to tie the game.

In the end, the NFL's season opener Thursday night was decided by referee Shawn Hochuli undertaking a video review.

With a capacity crowd that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-taylor-swift-nfl-9f78a6dad40ff62993c2462e9c653964">included pop superstar Taylor Swift</a>&nbsp;waiting in anticipation, Hochuli needed just seconds looking at that final play before making his announcement:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1831903953250136219">Likely landed with his toe on the endline</a>, putting the Baltimore tight end out of bounds, and giving the Chiefs a 27-20 victory as they began pursuit of a record third consecutive Super Bowl title.

“Definitely nerve-wracking because it looked good from my angle on the sideline," Mahomes said, “but then the first view you could see his cleat. ... You have to wear white cleats next time. That's my advice for him.”

Mahomes threw for 291 yards and with a touchdown pass to Xavier Worthy, who also scored a rushing TD in his NFL debut, as the Chiefs not only won the rematch of last season’s AFC title game but beat the Ravens for the fifth time in six meetings.

That lopsided ledger has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-nfl-season-opener-arrowhead-stadium-e09ee6b958e96be75cfceeda74dab02f">especially frustrating for Jackson,</a>&nbsp;who has called Kansas City the Ravens’ “kryptonite.” He was sublime Thursday night, throwing for 273 yards and a touchdown and adding 122 yards on the ground, but that review of the final play left him to rue another missed opportunity to finally upstage Mahomes and Co.

“I thought it was a touchdown,” Jackson said. “Still think it was a touchdown.”

The Ravens were trailing 27-17 in the fourth quarter before kicking a field goal, then got the ball back at their own 13 with 1:50 left and no timeouts. Jackson completed a couple of throws to Likely, who had 111 yards receiving and a score, and scrambled for a crucial first down. Two plays later, Jackson found Rashod Bateman down the sideline for 38 yards to move the Ravens to the Kansas City 10 with 19 seconds remaining.

Jackson’s first pass was a throwaway, but his second missed wide-open Zay Flowers in the back of the end zone. Then came the final throw, after Jackson had scrambled for what seemed like an eternity, and Likely looked like he had forced overtime.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh even signaled for his team to try a winning 2-point conversion, though it never got the chance.

“I thought our guys (overcame) setbacks at times, and fought like crazy to overcome. It looked like we had an opportunity there to tie the game up and try to win,” Harbaugh said. “Didn’t happen at the end, but our guys fought.”

The wild ending came after the start was delayed about 20 minutes by a storm that brought heavy rain and lightning.

The Ravens proceeded to open with an 11-play, 70-yard drive that ended with Derrick Henry, who had tormented the Chiefs in six previous meetings while he was with Tennessee, plunging into the end zone from 5 yards out for the early lead.

But the high-octane Chiefs, trying to avoid back-to-back season-opening losses, needed just two minutes to answer. Mahomes twice connected with Rashee Rice, who has so far avoided any NFL punishment for his role in an alleged street-racing crash in Dallas, before Worthy showed why the Chiefs made him their first-round pick with his 21-yard touchdown run.

After those two drives, though, the first half was mostly marked by Week 1 blunders.

Jackson was strip-sacked by Chris Jones deep in his own territory, leading to a Kansas City field goal. Flowers was stopped short of the first-down marker on fourth-and-3 near midfield on the Ravens’ next series, leading to another field goal. And even Justin Tucker, one of the league’s most accurate kickers, pulled a 53-yard field-goal attempt wide left.

The Chiefs were not immune to mistakes. Mahomes' pass was picked off by Roquan Smith on a poor throw late in the first half, leading to a chip-shot field goal that got Baltimore — which trailed twice at halftime all of last season — to 13-10 at the break.

Yet the Ravens’ inability to get into the end zone, and swing the momentum their way, ultimately proved costly.

The Chiefs opened the second half with an 81-yard touchdown march to extend their lead. Then, after Jackson had connected with Likely on a broken play for a 49-yard touchdown throw, Mahomes drove them 70 yards against the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL last season for a touchdown that made it 27-17 with 10 minutes to go.

Tucker made it a one-score game with his field goal with 4:54 to go, and Baltimore quickly forced a punt. But despite Jackson’s impassioned play, he was left to trudge off the field after another disappointing loss to the Chiefs.

“It was a fight down to the end,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “When they say it's a game of inches, might be shorter than that.”

Swift, the girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, wasn’t the only star attending the NFL’s opening night. Quincy Hall, the Olympic 400-meter champion, was in the crowd along with AC Milan midfielder Christian Pulisic, who will join his U.S. teammates Saturday night for an exhibition against Canada at nearby Children’s Mercy Park.

Baltimore: LB Kyle Van Noy left six plays into the second half because of an eye injury and did not return.

Ravens: Host Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Chiefs: Host Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 15.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725597547282.jpeg" alt="Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and linebacker Drue Tranquill, left, defend as time time expires in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 27-20.(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)" />
 <figcaption>Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) catches a pass with his toe out of bounds as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton and linebacker Drue Tranquill, left, defend as time time expires in the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 27-20.(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes thought for a moment that the Chiefs were headed to overtime. So did Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson, who had found Isaiah Likely in the back of the end zone with no time left for a touchdown that appeared to tie the game.In the end, the NFL's season opener Thursday night was decided by referee Shawn Hochuli undertaking a video review.With a capacity crowd that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-taylor-swift-nfl-9f78a6dad40ff62993c2462e9c653964">included pop superstar Taylor Swift</a>&nbsp;waiting in anticipation, Hochuli needed just seconds looking at that final play before making his announcement:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NFL/status/1831903953250136219">Likely landed with his toe on the endline</a>, putting the Baltimore tight end out of bounds, and giving the Chiefs a 27-20 victory as they began pursuit of a record third consecutive Super Bowl title.“Definitely nerve-wracking because it looked good from my angle on the sideline," Mahomes said, “but then the first view you could see his cleat. ... You have to wear white cleats next time. That's my advice for him.”Mahomes threw for 291 yards and with a touchdown pass to Xavier Worthy, who also scored a rushing TD in his NFL debut, as the Chiefs not only won the rematch of last season’s AFC title game but beat the Ravens for the fifth time in six meetings.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Call it what you want, but football season is here. Welcome back, <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorswift13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@taylorswift13</a>! ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/3ObP1JNoyz">pic.twitter.com/3ObP1JNoyz</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1831867628240937422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>That lopsided ledger has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ravens-chiefs-nfl-season-opener-arrowhead-stadium-e09ee6b958e96be75cfceeda74dab02f">especially frustrating for Jackson,</a>&nbsp;who has called Kansas City the Ravens’ “kryptonite.” He was sublime Thursday night, throwing for 273 yards and a touchdown and adding 122 yards on the ground, but that review of the final play left him to rue another missed opportunity to finally upstage Mahomes and Co.“I thought it was a touchdown,” Jackson said. “Still think it was a touchdown.”The Ravens were trailing 27-17 in the fourth quarter before kicking a field goal, then got the ball back at their own 13 with 1:50 left and no timeouts. Jackson completed a couple of throws to Likely, who had 111 yards receiving and a score, and scrambled for a crucial first down. Two plays later, Jackson found Rashod Bateman down the sideline for 38 yards to move the Ravens to the Kansas City 10 with 19 seconds remaining.Jackson’s first pass was a throwaway, but his second missed wide-open Zay Flowers in the back of the end zone. Then came the final throw, after Jackson had scrambled for what seemed like an eternity, and Likely looked like he had forced overtime.Ravens coach John Harbaugh even signaled for his team to try a winning 2-point conversion, though it never got the chance.“I thought our guys (overcame) setbacks at times, and fought like crazy to overcome. It looked like we had an opportunity there to tie the game up and try to win,” Harbaugh said. “Didn’t happen at the end, but our guys fought.”The wild ending came after the start was delayed about 20 minutes by a storm that brought heavy rain and lightning.The Ravens proceeded to open with an 11-play, 70-yard drive that ended with Derrick Henry, who had tormented the Chiefs in six previous meetings while he was with Tennessee, plunging into the end zone from 5 yards out for the early lead.But the high-octane Chiefs, trying to avoid back-to-back season-opening losses, needed just two minutes to answer. Mahomes twice connected with Rashee Rice, who has so far avoided any NFL punishment for his role in an alleged street-racing crash in Dallas, before Worthy showed why the Chiefs made him their first-round pick with his 21-yard touchdown run.After those two drives, though, the first half was mostly marked by Week 1 blunders.Jackson was strip-sacked by Chris Jones deep in his own territory, leading to a Kansas City field goal. Flowers was stopped short of the first-down marker on fourth-and-3 near midfield on the Ravens’ next series, leading to another field goal. And even Justin Tucker, one of the league’s most accurate kickers, pulled a 53-yard field-goal attempt wide left.The Chiefs were not immune to mistakes. Mahomes' pass was picked off by Roquan Smith on a poor throw late in the first half, leading to a chip-shot field goal that got Baltimore — which trailed twice at halftime all of last season — to 13-10 at the break.Yet the Ravens’ inability to get into the end zone, and swing the momentum their way, ultimately proved costly.The Chiefs opened the second half with an 81-yard touchdown march to extend their lead. Then, after Jackson had connected with Likely on a broken play for a 49-yard touchdown throw, Mahomes drove them 70 yards against the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL last season for a touchdown that made it 27-17 with 10 minutes to go.Tucker made it a one-score game with his field goal with 4:54 to go, and Baltimore quickly forced a punt. But despite Jackson’s impassioned play, he was left to trudge off the field after another disappointing loss to the Chiefs.“It was a fight down to the end,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “When they say it's a game of inches, might be shorter than that.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725580468000.png" alt="Taylor Swift arrives at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs' season opener -photo by Micaela Dea courtesy KAKE&nbsp;" />
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 </figure><h2>Star-studded crowd</h2><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨| Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaving after today&#39;s Chiefs vs Ravens game! <a href="https://t.co/soAHLC6hAq">pic.twitter.com/soAHLC6hAq</a>&mdash; The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) <a href="https://twitter.com/tswifterastour/status/1831929172580823268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Swift, the girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, wasn’t the only star attending the NFL’s opening night. Quincy Hall, the Olympic 400-meter champion, was in the crowd along with AC Milan midfielder Christian Pulisic, who will join his U.S. teammates Saturday night for an exhibition against Canada at nearby Children’s Mercy Park.<h2>Injuries</h2>Baltimore: LB Kyle Van Noy left six plays into the second half because of an eye injury and did not return.<h2>Up next</h2>Ravens: Host Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 15.Chiefs: Host Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 15.

🏈 Chiefs hold off Ravens when review overturns TD on final play of season opener

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State played to a 1-1 draw in its season-opening match with CSU-Pueblo on Thursday evening at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The Tigers took the lead in the 61st&nbsp;minute on a brilliant strike from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/emily-hutchings/8088">Emily Hutchings</a>, but saw the Thunderwolves equalize the game in the 85th&nbsp;minute to force the draw.

With limited offensive chances, it looked as though the Tigers might pick up a win in a match where they were outshot by nine (13-4). But the CSU-Pueblo offensive pressure cashed in late. The Tigers got an 8-save debut from transfer&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/mackenzie-caldwell/8128">Mackenzie Caldwell</a>&nbsp;in goal, while CSU-Pueblo keeper Jacqueline Dominguez only made two saves in the match.

FHSU had plenty of corner kick chances to potentially generate some offense, winning that category 11-3, but the CSU-Pueblo defense kept the Tigers from putting together many quality opportunities.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/emily-hutchings/8088">Emily Hutchings</a>&nbsp;put the Tigers up 1-0 about 16 minutes into the second half when she struck the ball with her back half-turned out near the top of the box. It threaded through traffic perfectly to the corner of the net. Cameron Farthing answered with about five and a half minutes remaining in the match, heading home a very good free kick into the box from Jerzie Troost.

The Tigers will play one more time at home on Monday against Rockhurst at 1 p.m. before leaving Hays for the six matches to follow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725619446411.png" alt="Fort Hays State midfielder Sullivan Kelly attacks in the Tigers season opener against CSU-Pueblo on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State midfielder Sullivan Kelly attacks in the Tigers season opener against CSU-Pueblo on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State played to a 1-1 draw in its season-opening match with CSU-Pueblo on Thursday evening at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The Tigers took the lead in the 61st&nbsp;minute on a brilliant strike from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/emily-hutchings/8088">Emily Hutchings</a>, but saw the Thunderwolves equalize the game in the 85th&nbsp;minute to force the draw.With limited offensive chances, it looked as though the Tigers might pick up a win in a match where they were outshot by nine (13-4). But the CSU-Pueblo offensive pressure cashed in late. The Tigers got an 8-save debut from transfer&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/mackenzie-caldwell/8128">Mackenzie Caldwell</a>&nbsp;in goal, while CSU-Pueblo keeper Jacqueline Dominguez only made two saves in the match.FHSU had plenty of corner kick chances to potentially generate some offense, winning that category 11-3, but the CSU-Pueblo defense kept the Tigers from putting together many quality opportunities.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/emily-hutchings/8088">Emily Hutchings</a>&nbsp;put the Tigers up 1-0 about 16 minutes into the second half when she struck the ball with her back half-turned out near the top of the box. It threaded through traffic perfectly to the corner of the net. Cameron Farthing answered with about five and a half minutes remaining in the match, heading home a very good free kick into the box from Jerzie Troost.UP NEXTThe Tigers will play one more time at home on Monday against Rockhurst at 1 p.m. before leaving Hays for the six matches to follow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Tiger women settle for draw in season-opener with CSU-Pueblo

ABILENE - The TMP-Marian volleyball team lost all three of their matches at the Abilene quadrangular Thursday.

The Monarchs lost 2-1 to the host Cowgirls then were swept by Smoky Valley and Rock Creek.

TMP-Marian lost to Abilene 25-18, 20-25, 18-15 TMP-Marian lost to Smoky Valley 22-25, 22-25 TMP-Marian lost to Rock Creek 16-25, 20-25

Hays PostABILENE - The TMP-Marian volleyball team lost all three of their matches at the Abilene quadrangular Thursday.The Monarchs lost 2-1 to the host Cowgirls then were swept by Smoky Valley and Rock Creek.TMP-Marian lost to Abilene 25-18, 20-25, 18-15 TMP-Marian lost to Smoky Valley 22-25, 22-25 TMP-Marian lost to Rock Creek 16-25, 20-25The Monarchs drop to 3-7 on the season.

🏐 Monarchs drop three matches at Abilene quad

HAYS, Kan. – In a thrilling season opener, Fort Hays State narrowly defeated Rockhurst 2-1 at FHSU Soccer Stadium on Thursday afternoon. FHSU netted&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/coaches/alex-nichols/1294">Alex Nichols</a>' first win as head coach of the Tigers and moved ahead in a close series history with the Hawks, now 4-3-3.

Fort Hays State took control in the first half, maintaining slight dominance in possession. They capitalized on their pressure in the 36th minute when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/elias-ovelar-semeniuk/7935">Elias Ovelar Semeniuk</a>&nbsp;opened the scoring, assisted by both&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/mathis-lefevre/8353">Mathis Lefevre</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/tadhg-walsh/7942">Tadhg Walsh</a>. Lefevre took a free kick from mid field and booted it into the box for Walsh who headed to the head of Ovelar Semeniuk to put the ball in the net. The Hawks only managed one shot in the first half as the Tigers led 1-0 at the break.

Rockhurst gained intensity in the second half, outshooting their first-half performance and equalizing the score in the 74th minute following a brief lightning delay at the stadium. Asier Olano found the net with an unassisted goal on a long free kick, leveling the match.

With the end near, Fort Hays State found a late bit of fortune to move back into winning position. In the 88th minute,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/ibrahim-madad/8356">Ibrahim Madad</a>&nbsp;scored the decisive goal in close to the net, assisted by a perfectly placed Walsh corner kick, securing a 2-1 victory. Walsh nabbed his second assist of the match.

Fort Hays State outshot Rockhurst 16-6. Rockhurst's keeper Franco Brunoro made five saves, while Lefevre of FHSU made one. The Tigers put seven shots on goal.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/felix-tellez-ramirez/8366">Felix Tellez Ramirez</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers in shots with four.

Now 1-0, the Tigers set their sights on a neutral match with Upper Iowa on Sunday in Kansas City at 5 p.m. The match will be at Children's Mercy Victory Field at Swope Soccer Village. The Tigers play their next two matches at that venue over the next 7-day span.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1725619128116.png" alt="The Fort Hays State men's soccer team celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Rockhurst on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>The Fort Hays State men's soccer team celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Rockhurst on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – In a thrilling season opener, Fort Hays State narrowly defeated Rockhurst 2-1 at FHSU Soccer Stadium on Thursday afternoon. FHSU netted&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/coaches/alex-nichols/1294">Alex Nichols</a>' first win as head coach of the Tigers and moved ahead in a close series history with the Hawks, now 4-3-3.Fort Hays State took control in the first half, maintaining slight dominance in possession. They capitalized on their pressure in the 36th minute when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/elias-ovelar-semeniuk/7935">Elias Ovelar Semeniuk</a>&nbsp;opened the scoring, assisted by both&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/mathis-lefevre/8353">Mathis Lefevre</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/tadhg-walsh/7942">Tadhg Walsh</a>. Lefevre took a free kick from mid field and booted it into the box for Walsh who headed to the head of Ovelar Semeniuk to put the ball in the net. The Hawks only managed one shot in the first half as the Tigers led 1-0 at the break.Rockhurst gained intensity in the second half, outshooting their first-half performance and equalizing the score in the 74th minute following a brief lightning delay at the stadium. Asier Olano found the net with an unassisted goal on a long free kick, leveling the match.With the end near, Fort Hays State found a late bit of fortune to move back into winning position. In the 88th minute,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/ibrahim-madad/8356">Ibrahim Madad</a>&nbsp;scored the decisive goal in close to the net, assisted by a perfectly placed Walsh corner kick, securing a 2-1 victory. Walsh nabbed his second assist of the match.Fort Hays State outshot Rockhurst 16-6. Rockhurst's keeper Franco Brunoro made five saves, while Lefevre of FHSU made one. The Tigers put seven shots on goal.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/felix-tellez-ramirez/8366">Felix Tellez Ramirez</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers in shots with four.UP NEXTNow 1-0, the Tigers set their sights on a neutral match with Upper Iowa on Sunday in Kansas City at 5 p.m. The match will be at Children's Mercy Victory Field at Swope Soccer Village. The Tigers play their next two matches at that venue over the next 7-day span.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Late goal lifts FHSU men past Hawks in season opener

WICHITA - The Hays High boys soccer team opened their season with a 2-1 loss to Life Prep Academy Thursday at the Stryker Sports Complex.

Hays PostWICHITA - The Hays High boys soccer team opened their season with a 2-1 loss to Life Prep Academy Thursday at the Stryker Sports Complex.The Indians are 0-1 on the season.

⚽ HHS boys drop season opener in Wichita

BARTON COUNTY – The Hays High boys and girls cross country
teams opened their 2024 seasons Thursday morning at the Great Bend Invitational
at the Lake Barton Golf Course. The boys finished in 13th place. No girls team
scores were posted. Garden City won the boys race with 53 points, 23 better
than second place Holcomb.

Taevian Maupin finished in 24th place to lead the HHS boys.
Maupin had a time of 17:22.52. Logan Leiker was the next closest HHS runner,
finishing 82nd.

Ava Biggs led the Indian girls with a time of 24:10.47 and
placed 80th.

Southeast of Saline’s Brayden Walker won the boys race with a
time of 16:08.58. Salina Central’s Katelyne Rupe won the girls’ race with a
time of 17:14.86.

Hays PostBARTON COUNTY – The Hays High boys and girls cross country
teams opened their 2024 seasons Thursday morning at the Great Bend Invitational
at the Lake Barton Golf Course. The boys finished in 13th place. No girls team
scores were posted. Garden City won the boys race with 53 points, 23 better
than second place Holcomb.Taevian Maupin finished in 24th place to lead the HHS boys.
Maupin had a time of 17:22.52. Logan Leiker was the next closest HHS runner,
finishing 82nd.Ava Biggs led the Indian girls with a time of 24:10.47 and
placed 80th.Southeast of Saline’s Brayden Walker won the boys race with a
time of 16:08.58. Salina Central’s Katelyne Rupe won the girls’ race with a
time of 17:14.86.

🏃‍♂️ HHS opens season at Great Bend Invitational

Thursday, September 5 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens, 6:00pm

Thursday, September 5 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens, 6:00pmFriday, September 6 KKQY: Logan-Palco FB at Stockton, 6:15pm * KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 6:30pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Derby, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Russell, 6:30pm KJLS: Hoxie FB at Osborne, 6:45pmSaturday, September 7 KAYS: Kansas FB at Illinois, 4:30pm KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Missouri Western State, 6:00pmSunday, September 8 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 12:30pm

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WICHITA, Kan. – The 2024 National Baseball Congress All-Americans all played key roles in advancing their respective teams through the 90th NBC World Series, powered by Evergy. The Hays Larks claimed their first National Championship in franchise history in 2024, and Hays manager Frank Leo was named NBC Manager of the Year.

Pitcher - Team - Stats Cooper Garrison - Derby Twins (KS) - 0.87 ERA, 1-0 Record, 10 1/3 Innings, 9 Ks, 1 BB

Jaden Bahl - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - 1.42 ERA, 2-0 Record, 12 2/3 Innings, 12 Ks, 7 BB

Nolan Wilson - Hays Larks (KS) - 2.45 ERA, 1-0 Record, 11 Innings, 17 Ks, 6 BB

Garrett Hicks - Hays Larks (KS) - 0.00 ERA, 4 App, 4 Saves, 6 2/3 Innings, 9 Ks, 1 BB

Davis Luikart - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - 0.00 ERA, 4 App, 1 Save, 6 1/3 Innings, 4 Ks, 0 BB

Catcher - Team - Stats Kory Schmidt - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - .533 AVG, 8 Hits, 4 2B, 1 HR, 6RBO, 1.000 SLG%

Infielder - Team - Stats 1B – Garrett Gruell - Hays Larks (KS) - .385 AVG, 10 Hits, 2B, HR, 6 R, 10 RBI, .538 SLG%

2B – Will Carpenter - Hays Larks (KS) - .444 AVG, 8 Hits, 5 2B, 7 R, 6 RBI, .722 SLG%

SS – Camden Johnson - Hutchinson Monarchs (KS) - .414 AVG, 12 Hits, 2B, 3B, 7 R, 9 RBI, 5 SB

3B – Jarrett Flaggert - Hutchinson Monarchs (KS) - .308 AVG, 8 Hits, 4 R, 2 RBI

Outfielder - Team - Stats Isaiah Afework	Seattle Studs (WA)	.600 AVG, 9 Hits, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 6 R, 8 RBI, 1.133 SLG%

Jaden Gustafson - Hutchinson Monarchs (KS) - .423 AVG, 11 Hits, 4 2B, 2 3B, 7 R, 8 RBI, SB

Andre Jackson - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - .520 AVG, 13 Hits, 2B, 7 R, 2 RBI, 5 SB

Utility - Team - Stats Sage Sanders (1B/3B) - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - .333 AVG, 5 Hits, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 R, 6 RBI, SB

Designated Hitter - Team - Stats Chase Diggins	Kansas Cannons (KS)	.600 AVG, 9 Hits, 7 2B, 10 R, 6 RBI, 1.067 SLG%, SB

Manager of the Year - Team Frank Leo - Hays Larks (KS)

National Baseball CongressWICHITA, Kan. – The 2024 National Baseball Congress All-Americans all played key roles in advancing their respective teams through the 90th NBC World Series, powered by Evergy. The Hays Larks claimed their first National Championship in franchise history in 2024, and Hays manager Frank Leo was named NBC Manager of the Year.Pitcher - Team - Stats Cooper Garrison - Derby Twins (KS) - 0.87 ERA, 1-0 Record, 10 1/3 Innings, 9 Ks, 1 BBJaden Bahl - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - 1.42 ERA, 2-0 Record, 12 2/3 Innings, 12 Ks, 7 BBNolan Wilson - Hays Larks (KS) - 2.45 ERA, 1-0 Record, 11 Innings, 17 Ks, 6 BBGarrett Hicks - Hays Larks (KS) - 0.00 ERA, 4 App, 4 Saves, 6 2/3 Innings, 9 Ks, 1 BBDavis Luikart - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - 0.00 ERA, 4 App, 1 Save, 6 1/3 Innings, 4 Ks, 0 BBCatcher - Team - Stats Kory Schmidt - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - .533 AVG, 8 Hits, 4 2B, 1 HR, 6RBO, 1.000 SLG%Infielder - Team - Stats 1B – Garrett Gruell - Hays Larks (KS) - .385 AVG, 10 Hits, 2B, HR, 6 R, 10 RBI, .538 SLG%2B – Will Carpenter - Hays Larks (KS) - .444 AVG, 8 Hits, 5 2B, 7 R, 6 RBI, .722 SLG%SS – Camden Johnson - Hutchinson Monarchs (KS) - .414 AVG, 12 Hits, 2B, 3B, 7 R, 9 RBI, 5 SB3B – Jarrett Flaggert - Hutchinson Monarchs (KS) - .308 AVG, 8 Hits, 4 R, 2 RBIOutfielder - Team - Stats Isaiah Afework	Seattle Studs (WA)	.600 AVG, 9 Hits, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 6 R, 8 RBI, 1.133 SLG%Jaden Gustafson - Hutchinson Monarchs (KS) - .423 AVG, 11 Hits, 4 2B, 2 3B, 7 R, 8 RBI, SBAndre Jackson - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - .520 AVG, 13 Hits, 2B, 7 R, 2 RBI, 5 SBUtility - Team - Stats Sage Sanders (1B/3B) - Lonestar Baseball Club (TX) - .333 AVG, 5 Hits, 2B, 3B, HR, 2 R, 6 RBI, SBDesignated Hitter - Team - Stats Chase Diggins	Kansas Cannons (KS)	.600 AVG, 9 Hits, 7 2B, 10 R, 6 RBI, 1.067 SLG%, SBManager of the Year - Team Frank Leo - Hays Larks (KS)

⚾ Four Larks named NBC All-American, Leo top manager

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tommy Pham hit his first home run for Kansas City, a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run fourth inning, and the Royals stopped a season-high, seven-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.

Seth Lugo (15-8) allowed one run and five hits in seven innings. He is one win behind Detroit’s Tarik Skubal and Atlanta’s Chris Sale, who are tied for the major league lead. Lugo is 11-1 with a 1.40 ERA in 15 starts with four days’ rest.

Kansas City (76-65) closed within one percentage point of Minnesota (75-64) for the second AL wild card spot. The Royals and Twins are both 4 1/2 games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland (80-60).

Royals manager Matt Quatraro returned after missing two games following the death of his mother.

“Really happy for those guys,” Quatraro said. “Nobody wants to lose, and when you string a whole week of games together where you don’t win any of them, it wears on you, mentally, physically. It makes it tougher to believe in yourself, so however it had to happen ... it’s good to get a win.”

During the seven-game skid, the Royals had scored three runs or fewer in six straight games, the team’s longest such streak since Aug. 15-21, 2022. The Royals had scored two runs or fewer in five straight, their longest span since June 7-13, 2018.

Pham, claimed off waivers from St. Louis on Saturday, broke a 1-1 tie with his homer off Ben Lively (11-9), who allowed seven hits in four innings. The drive deep into the left-field seats was Pham’s eighth home run this season and gave Pham his first RBIs with the Royals.

“It just seems like we’ve had some chances and we just couldn’t come through with the big hit until tonight,” Pham said. “It felt very good because I’ve been having a hard time barreling up balls to the pull side, and today it was something I worked on, and it’s even better to see it translate into the game.”

Quatraro said it was a relief to have someone come through.

“Somebody’s got to let the pressure off, and he did,” Quatraro said. “It was nice to tie it up ... but you’re trying to play for a big inning there. It took till two outs to do it but that was a big, big hit for Tommy."

Paul DeJong reached on an infield single, Robbie Grossman singled for his first Royals hit since he was claimed from Texas on Saturday, and Michael Massey hit a tying single.

Lugo got help from DeJong when the third baseman made a diving grab on Daniel Schneeman’s sharp grounder in the hole in the fifth. Lugo also benefited from three double plays, one started by the pitcher

“It looked he really had a good curveball. He got in on the lefties with the cutter and when they were looking in, he softened it up away,” Quatraro said. “Pretty good soft contact night, I would say, the double plays, just had it all going.”

Lugo had a loss and no-decision since beating the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 19.

“I thought I threw the ball well,” Lugo said. “I thought I was using both sides of the plate with my fastball and breaking balls and kept the hitters off balance. I used a pretty good mix out there tonight.”

José Ramírez put Cleveland ahead 1-0 in the third with a two-out bloop single.

Kris Bubic struck out the side in the eighth and Lucas Erceg worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save and sixth with the Royals.

Guardians: 1B Josh Naylor did not play after leaving Tuesday’s game with a back spasm.

Royals: OF Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) was 0 for 4 with a sacrifice fly as began a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He has been on the 10-day IL since Aug. 25.

Royals INF CJ Alexander was claimed off waivers by Oakland. He was designated for assignment on Saturday.

Guardians: LHP Matthew Boyd (1-1, 2.38) starts Friday’s series opener at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Royals: LHP Cole Ragans (10-9, 3.46) starts Friday’s series opener against Minnesota and RHP Zebby Matthews (1-2, 7.41).

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tommy Pham hit his first home run for Kansas City, a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run fourth inning, and the Royals stopped a season-high, seven-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.Seth Lugo (15-8) allowed one run and five hits in seven innings. He is one win behind Detroit’s Tarik Skubal and Atlanta’s Chris Sale, who are tied for the major league lead. Lugo is 11-1 with a 1.40 ERA in 15 starts with four days’ rest.Kansas City (76-65) closed within one percentage point of Minnesota (75-64) for the second AL wild card spot. The Royals and Twins are both 4 1/2 games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland (80-60).Royals manager Matt Quatraro returned after missing two games following the death of his mother.“Really happy for those guys,” Quatraro said. “Nobody wants to lose, and when you string a whole week of games together where you don’t win any of them, it wears on you, mentally, physically. It makes it tougher to believe in yourself, so however it had to happen ... it’s good to get a win.”During the seven-game skid, the Royals had scored three runs or fewer in six straight games, the team’s longest such streak since Aug. 15-21, 2022. The Royals had scored two runs or fewer in five straight, their longest span since June 7-13, 2018.Pham, claimed off waivers from St. Louis on Saturday, broke a 1-1 tie with his homer off Ben Lively (11-9), who allowed seven hits in four innings. The drive deep into the left-field seats was Pham’s eighth home run this season and gave Pham his first RBIs with the Royals.“It just seems like we’ve had some chances and we just couldn’t come through with the big hit until tonight,” Pham said. “It felt very good because I’ve been having a hard time barreling up balls to the pull side, and today it was something I worked on, and it’s even better to see it translate into the game.”Quatraro said it was a relief to have someone come through.“Somebody’s got to let the pressure off, and he did,” Quatraro said. “It was nice to tie it up ... but you’re trying to play for a big inning there. It took till two outs to do it but that was a big, big hit for Tommy."Paul DeJong reached on an infield single, Robbie Grossman singled for his first Royals hit since he was claimed from Texas on Saturday, and Michael Massey hit a tying single.Lugo got help from DeJong when the third baseman made a diving grab on Daniel Schneeman’s sharp grounder in the hole in the fifth. Lugo also benefited from three double plays, one started by the pitcher“It looked he really had a good curveball. He got in on the lefties with the cutter and when they were looking in, he softened it up away,” Quatraro said. “Pretty good soft contact night, I would say, the double plays, just had it all going.”Lugo had a loss and no-decision since beating the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 19.“I thought I threw the ball well,” Lugo said. “I thought I was using both sides of the plate with my fastball and breaking balls and kept the hitters off balance. I used a pretty good mix out there tonight.”José Ramírez put Cleveland ahead 1-0 in the third with a two-out bloop single.Kris Bubic struck out the side in the eighth and Lucas Erceg worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save and sixth with the Royals.TRAINER’S ROOMGuardians: 1B Josh Naylor did not play after leaving Tuesday’s game with a back spasm.Royals: OF Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) was 0 for 4 with a sacrifice fly as began a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He has been on the 10-day IL since Aug. 25.ROSTER MOVESRoyals INF CJ Alexander was claimed off waivers by Oakland. He was designated for assignment on Saturday.UP NEXTGuardians: LHP Matthew Boyd (1-1, 2.38) starts Friday’s series opener at the Los Angeles Dodgers.Royals: LHP Cole Ragans (10-9, 3.46) starts Friday’s series opener against Minnesota and RHP Zebby Matthews (1-2, 7.41).___

⚾ Pham homers and Royals end 7-game losing streak

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Class 6A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Derby (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gardner-Edgerton (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blue Valley Northwest (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lawrence (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lawrence Free State (0-0)

Class 5A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mill Valley (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blue Valley (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Thomas Aquinas (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Goddard-Eisenhower (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend (0-0)

Class 4A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bishop Miege (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Andover Central (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kapaun Mt. Carmel (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wamego (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Louisburg (0-0)

Class 3A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Andale (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cheney (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Topeka Hayden (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wichita Collegiate (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Scott City (0-0)

Class 2A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nemaha Central (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Norton (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Southeast of Saline (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hoisington (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Marys (0-0)

Class 1A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conway Springs (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rossville (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Medicine Lodge (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jackson Heights (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sedgwick (0-0)

Class 8M-I Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wichita Co. (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hoxie (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Little River (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ell-Saline (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; West Elk (0-0)

Class 8M-II Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Axtell (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Frankfort (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Victoria (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Dighton (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Burlingame (0-0)

Class 6M Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cunningham (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ingalls (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Barber (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Weskan (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Northern Valley (0-0)

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Norton (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Southeast of Saline (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hoisington (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Marys (0-0)Class 1A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conway Springs (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rossville (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Medicine Lodge (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jackson Heights (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sedgwick (0-0)Class 8M-I Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wichita Co. (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hoxie (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Little River (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ell-Saline (0-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; West Elk (0-0)Class 8M-II Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Axtell (0-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Frankfort (0-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Victoria (0-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Wednesday, September 4 KAYS: Tiger Talk, 12:15pm KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:00pm

Wednesday, September 4 KAYS: Tiger Talk, 12:15pm KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:00pmThursday, September 5 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens, 6:00pmFriday, September 6 KKQY: Logan-Palco FB at Stockton, 6:15pm * KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 6:30pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Derby, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Russell, 6:30pm KJLS: Hoxie FB at Osborne, 6:45pmSaturday, September 7 KAYS: Kansas FB at Illinois, 4:30pm KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Missouri Western State, 6:00pmSunday, September 8 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 12:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — No. 9 hitter Brayan Rocchio drove in four runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 7-1 Tuesday night, extending the Royals’ losing streak to a season-high seven.

Kansas City was held to two runs or fewer for the fifth straight game and managed just four hits. The Royals’ losing streak is its longest since a 10-game skid from June 5-16 last year.

Since tying Cleveland for the AL Central lead on Aug. 27, the Royals (76-65) have dropped 5 1/2 games behind the Guardians (80-59), who have won five of six. Kansas City maintained a 4 1/2-game lead for the final AL wild card.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed his second game after the death of his mother Dorann Stagnitta. Bench coach Paul Hoover served as acting manager.

Cleveland first baseman Josh Naylor left for a pinch runner after singling in the eighth inning because of lower back tightness.

Steven Kwan had a two-run single for the Guardians and Kyle Manzardo had three hits.

Tanner Bibee (11-6) allowed one run and two hits in six innings — just the 39th time a Cleveland starter pitched six or more innings.

“I thought he was great, just attacking, throwing a lot of strikes," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. "Especially after the third, he settled in and threw a ton of strikes, kept them off balance.”

Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. had his big league-best 57th multihit game of the season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — No. 9 hitter Brayan Rocchio drove in four runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 7-1 Tuesday night, extending the Royals’ losing streak to a season-high seven.Kansas City was held to two runs or fewer for the fifth straight game and managed just four hits. The Royals’ losing streak is its longest since a 10-game skid from June 5-16 last year.Since tying Cleveland for the AL Central lead on Aug. 27, the Royals (76-65) have dropped 5 1/2 games behind the Guardians (80-59), who have won five of six. Kansas City maintained a 4 1/2-game lead for the final AL wild card.Royals manager Matt Quatraro missed his second game after the death of his mother Dorann Stagnitta. Bench coach Paul Hoover served as acting manager.Cleveland first baseman Josh Naylor left for a pinch runner after singling in the eighth inning because of lower back tightness.Steven Kwan had a two-run single for the Guardians and Kyle Manzardo had three hits.Tanner Bibee (11-6) allowed one run and two hits in six innings — just the 39th time a Cleveland starter pitched six or more innings.“I thought he was great, just attacking, throwing a lot of strikes," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. "Especially after the third, he settled in and threw a ton of strikes, kept them off balance.”Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. had his big league-best 57th multihit game of the season.Brady Singer (9-10) allowed two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings.Rocchio’s sacrifice fly in the second and Andrés Giménez’s bloop RBI single in the fifth built a 2-0 lead.Kansas City loaded the bases with no outs in the sixth, but Tommy Pham failed to tag up at third on Salvador Perez’s line drive to left. Paul DeJong followed with a sacrifice fly and Bibee struck out MJ Melendez.“He can make pitches in big-time moments,” Vogt said. “Tanner is a big-time pitcher. He wants those moments, and for him to be able to slow down and execute in that situation was huge.”Bibee is 7-3 with a 2.71 ERA in 14 road starts, and the Guardians are 20-7 in his outings this year.“I was just trying to execute the next pitch,” Bibee said of the sixth inning. “When I get into a lot of trouble, I feel like it’s trying to do way too much. I think one goal for me today was just to execute one pitch at a time.”Rocchio hit his seventh home run of the season in the bottom of the sixth, a two-run drive against Sam Long that was just inside the left-field foul pole. The 23-year-old rookie homered after failing on a pair of bunt attempts.“When I missed the first two bunts, I’m trying to stay calm and be patient to move the runner to second base. But I put a good swing on it," Roochio said. “Awesome, because I know if I don’t do anything, maybe he’s mad at me” in a reference to Vogt.“It’s really easy when you don’t do your job or don’t get the job done to get down on yourself and just give away and at-bat, but he got pitch up and he crushed it,” Vogt said.Rocchio added a bases-loaded walk in the eighth against James McArthur for a career-best four RBIs.Hoover said the Royals are pressing.“What you saw in the sixth is probably what we need to do hopefully from inning one, just stringing a couple at-bats together, passing the baton and the next guy up hopefully can do the job,” Hoover said. “We want to be successful, but sometimes we want it so bad that we try to do a little too much.”TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: 1B-3B Yuli Gurriel, acquired from Atlanta on Sunday, is listed as day to day with right hamstring tightness. He was replaced after doubling in the eighth inning Monday and did not play Tuesday.UP NEXTCleveland RHP Ben Lively (11-8, 3.92) starts Wednesday’s series finale against Royals RHP Seth Lugo (14-8, 3.12).