ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — By sitting Russell Wilson, Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett demonstrated he's in charge of the team. He also proved he's at fault for Denver's odious offense.

The Broncos are 2-5 despite holding opponents to fewer than 16.4 points per game. They're the first team in NFL history with a losing record while allowing fewer than 17 points a game through Week 7.

In what may prove the best decision of his rocky rookie season in Denver, Hackett&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/7f0a7341bb219c4377a800dc321b5f4f">held out</a>&nbsp;his $245 million quarterback against his wishes because of a strained hamstring.

Wilson wore a smile and a headset on the sideline Sunday in support of Brett Rypien, who made his second career start.

Hackett? He was dialing up a whopping 46 passes for his backup QB in a one-score game.

The result was another close loss, a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/c5b9145391a656ac68372d03a6842897">16-9 gut-wrencher</a>&nbsp;to the New York Jets that once again had fuming fans streaming to the exits in the closing minutes. This time it happened with the Broncos taking over at their 25-yard line and down seven with 4 1/2 minutes left.

The Broncos have now lost by 1, 9, 3, 3 and 7 points.

“I’m just sick of being right there,” defensive lineman Mike Purcell said. “We keep saying, ‘You know, we’re right there, it’s gonna turn around, it’s gonna turn around.’ But to be honest, (forget) that. We’ve gotta turn it around. I feel people are just waiting for it to turn around.”

Hackett said at halftime when the Broncos trailed by a point that they needed to keep running the ball. But he didn't follow his own advice: Rypien threw 28 times and handed it off seven times in the second half.

Rypien's first six snaps in the third quarter were passes and he threw on the Broncos' final 15 snaps of the game, completing seven of them.

“We wanted to come out there and run the ball and then sometimes situation determines that you go to a couple of passes to try to get some chunks and so forth,” Hackett said Monday.

“But yeah, I mean, in the end, we've got to execute better. We ended up running the ball a little bit and I think that fourth quarter we started going up-tempo. That's where a lot of the passes are starting to show up there at the end,” Hackett said.

Rypien's eight misfires in those final 15 plays included a heave into the end zone on fourth-and-3 at the Jets 25 that Sauce Gardner kept away from Courtland Sutton and another to the goal line that didn't come close to KJ Hamler on fourth-and-10 from the Jets 49 with 30 seconds remaining.

Both of those fourth-down go-for-it-all attempts continued a season-long trend of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/55df4315faf4c97ec160a5a0e655869e">head-scratching calls</a>&nbsp;by Hackett in the closing minutes or overtime.

The Broncos haven't scored a touchdown after halftime since Oct. 3 and their offense has scored just three points in the third quarter all season.

With his offense playing so poorly and his defense playing so well, Hackett is trying to keep his team from cracking.

“It starts with me getting up in front of the team and holding everybody accountable, including myself and the coaches,” Hackett said. “I always believe that where communication lacks, negativity fills the void. As long as we keep that communication open at all times, I think that will always keep everybody together so we can band together and get ourselves out of this hole and get us out of this losing streak.”

Denver’s defense, which has held six opponents under 20 points.

The halftime adjustments, which are only making things worse. In 20 drives after halftime over the last three games, the Broncos have two field goals, a missed field goal, two interceptions, three turnovers on downs and 12 punts.

Hackett said after the game that he'd look at everything to kickstart his stagnant offense when asked if he'd consider relinquishing play-calling duties. But on Monday he said, “Right now, in a short week, we're going to keep the status quo.”

Patrick Surtain II continues to show he's worthy of being called the best cornerback in the NFL.

Receiver Courtland Sutton failed to block his guy on a screen pass for the second straight week and this time it got Jerry Jeudy clobbered.

“All of them are going to miss some time," Hackett said of the three players who got hurt Sunday: OLB Baron Browning (hip), RT Cam Fleming (thigh) and RB Mike Boone (ankle).

8 — The number of touchdowns the Broncos have managed in seven games (five passing, three rushing).

The Broncos face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in a matchup of 2-5 teams riding four-game losing streaks.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — By sitting Russell Wilson, Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett demonstrated he's in charge of the team. He also proved he's at fault for Denver's odious offense.The Broncos are 2-5 despite holding opponents to fewer than 16.4 points per game. They're the first team in NFL history with a losing record while allowing fewer than 17 points a game through Week 7.In what may prove the best decision of his rocky rookie season in Denver, Hackett&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/7f0a7341bb219c4377a800dc321b5f4f">held out</a>&nbsp;his $245 million quarterback against his wishes because of a strained hamstring.Wilson wore a smile and a headset on the sideline Sunday in support of Brett Rypien, who made his second career start.Hackett? He was dialing up a whopping 46 passes for his backup QB in a one-score game.The result was another close loss, a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/c5b9145391a656ac68372d03a6842897">16-9 gut-wrencher</a>&nbsp;to the New York Jets that once again had fuming fans streaming to the exits in the closing minutes. This time it happened with the Broncos taking over at their 25-yard line and down seven with 4 1/2 minutes left.The Broncos have now lost by 1, 9, 3, 3 and 7 points.“I’m just sick of being right there,” defensive lineman Mike Purcell said. “We keep saying, ‘You know, we’re right there, it’s gonna turn around, it’s gonna turn around.’ But to be honest, (forget) that. We’ve gotta turn it around. I feel people are just waiting for it to turn around.”Hackett said at halftime when the Broncos trailed by a point that they needed to keep running the ball. But he didn't follow his own advice: Rypien threw 28 times and handed it off seven times in the second half.Rypien's first six snaps in the third quarter were passes and he threw on the Broncos' final 15 snaps of the game, completing seven of them.“We wanted to come out there and run the ball and then sometimes situation determines that you go to a couple of passes to try to get some chunks and so forth,” Hackett said Monday.“But yeah, I mean, in the end, we've got to execute better. We ended up running the ball a little bit and I think that fourth quarter we started going up-tempo. That's where a lot of the passes are starting to show up there at the end,” Hackett said.Rypien's eight misfires in those final 15 plays included a heave into the end zone on fourth-and-3 at the Jets 25 that Sauce Gardner kept away from Courtland Sutton and another to the goal line that didn't come close to KJ Hamler on fourth-and-10 from the Jets 49 with 30 seconds remaining.Both of those fourth-down go-for-it-all attempts continued a season-long trend of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/55df4315faf4c97ec160a5a0e655869e">head-scratching calls</a>&nbsp;by Hackett in the closing minutes or overtime.The Broncos haven't scored a touchdown after halftime since Oct. 3 and their offense has scored just three points in the third quarter all season.With his offense playing so poorly and his defense playing so well, Hackett is trying to keep his team from cracking.“It starts with me getting up in front of the team and holding everybody accountable, including myself and the coaches,” Hackett said. “I always believe that where communication lacks, negativity fills the void. As long as we keep that communication open at all times, I think that will always keep everybody together so we can band together and get ourselves out of this hole and get us out of this losing streak.”WHAT’S WORKINGDenver’s defense, which has held six opponents under 20 points.WHAT NEEDS WORKThe halftime adjustments, which are only making things worse. In 20 drives after halftime over the last three games, the Broncos have two field goals, a missed field goal, two interceptions, three turnovers on downs and 12 punts.Hackett said after the game that he'd look at everything to kickstart his stagnant offense when asked if he'd consider relinquishing play-calling duties. But on Monday he said, “Right now, in a short week, we're going to keep the status quo.”STOCK UPPatrick Surtain II continues to show he's worthy of being called the best cornerback in the NFL.STOCK DOWNReceiver Courtland Sutton failed to block his guy on a screen pass for the second straight week and this time it got Jerry Jeudy clobbered.INJURIES“All of them are going to miss some time," Hackett said of the three players who got hurt Sunday: OLB Baron Browning (hip), RT Cam Fleming (thigh) and RB Mike Boone (ankle).KEY NUMBER8 — The number of touchdowns the Broncos have managed in seven games (five passing, three rushing).WHAT’S NEXTThe Broncos face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London in a matchup of 2-5 teams riding four-game losing streaks.

🏈 Hackett shows he's in charge and at fault for Broncos' mess

HAYS, Kan. - The 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State women's soccer team defeated Nebraska-Kearney 1-0 on Sunday. The 50 mph wind gusts made it difficult for both squads to move the ball efficiently, but the Tigers were able to find the net in the second half with the wind at their back. FHSU finishes the regular season 10-1-7 overall, 5-1-5 in the MIAA, while UNK finishes 0-15-3 overall and 0-9-2 in the MIAA. The Lopers had the wind in the first half as they put up six shots and placed three on goal, all saved by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6693">Isabel Robben</a>. In the second half the ball stayed predominantly on the Tigers' attacking half as they took 12 shots and placed five on target. The lone Tiger goal came when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6687">Reilly Madden</a>&nbsp;intercepted a Loper pass around midfield and played the ball ahead to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6688">Hannah Mares</a>&nbsp;who got past a defender at the right time and struck it past the keeper in the 72nd&nbsp;minute. The Tigers will now await seeding for the MIAA Tournament that will begin on Sunday, October 30. The Tigers finished in a tie for fourth in the MIAA standings with Central Oklahoma, both accumulating 20 points in conference play.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666562725533.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Hannah Mares scored the Tigers lone goal vs. Nebraska-Kearney Sunday at the FHSU Soccer Stadium (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Hannah Mares scored the Tigers lone goal vs. Nebraska-Kearney Sunday at the FHSU Soccer Stadium (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State women's soccer team defeated Nebraska-Kearney 1-0 on Sunday. The 50 mph wind gusts made it difficult for both squads to move the ball efficiently, but the Tigers were able to find the net in the second half with the wind at their back. FHSU finishes the regular season 10-1-7 overall, 5-1-5 in the MIAA, while UNK finishes 0-15-3 overall and 0-9-2 in the MIAA. The Lopers had the wind in the first half as they put up six shots and placed three on goal, all saved by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6693">Isabel Robben</a>. In the second half the ball stayed predominantly on the Tigers' attacking half as they took 12 shots and placed five on target. The lone Tiger goal came when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6687">Reilly Madden</a>&nbsp;intercepted a Loper pass around midfield and played the ball ahead to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6688">Hannah Mares</a>&nbsp;who got past a defender at the right time and struck it past the keeper in the 72nd&nbsp;minute. The Tigers will now await seeding for the MIAA Tournament that will begin on Sunday, October 30. The Tigers finished in a tie for fourth in the MIAA standings with Central Oklahoma, both accumulating 20 points in conference play.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Tiger women battle through wind and Lopers in regular season finale

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Max Duggan threw for 280 yards with three touchdowns and Kendre Miller ran for 153 yards and two scores as eighth-ranked TCU again rallied from a big early deficit to stay undefeated, beating No. 17 Kansas State 38-28 on Saturday night to take over sole possession of first place in the Big 12 Conference.

Duggan's 55-yard strike to Quentin Johnston late in the third quarter put the Horned Frogs (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) ahead to stay. That was their third consecutive drive to finish in the end zone.

The Frogs, with new coach Sonny Dykes, have won four consecutive games over ranked opponents. Three in a row was already a first in school history, which they accomplished a week earlier at home by overcoming a 17-point deficit to beat then-No. 8 Oklahoma State in double overtime.

Kansas State (5-2, 3-1) had jumped out to a 28-10 lead when Will Howard threw for two touchdowns and ran for another after taking over for banged-up quarterback Adrian Martinez on its second drive. Deuce Vaughn's 47-yard run for his first touchdown in five games capped the fourth consecutive TD drive for the K-State.

Howard ran for 14 yards on his first play and completed his first seven passes for 156 yards. He finished 13 of 20 for 225 yards, leaving the game briefly after hurting his shoulder on a running play late in the third quarter. Freshman Jake Rubley, the third K-State QB in the game, threw an interception on his first pass that came after TCU had gone ahead to stay.

Miller scored on a 2-yard run on fourth-and-1 on the opening drive of the second half to get TCU within 28-24. After Kansas State missed a field goal attempt, the Frogs needed only four plays before Duggan's long TD to Johnston. Rubley was stopped short on fourth-and-1 early in the fourth quarter, setting up a drive that ended with a 9-yard scoring run by Miller.

TCU led 7-0 after a 65-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Derius Davis on its first drive.

Martinez was among several Wildcats players that got dinged up in their last game two weeks ago at Iowa State. He was good to start and had a 19-yard keeper on the first play against TCU, but was in the locker room for an undisclosed issue before they had the ball again and Howard got his first game action this season.

Howard started 10 of his 15 games the past two seasons before Martinez transferred from Nebraska.

Kansas State: The Wildcats had won three in a row since a 21-7 home loss Sept. 17 to Tulane, a team that this week got ranked for the first time since 1998. The open date apparently wasn't enough to heal up the lingering issues for Martinez and the other players. Vaughn, who missed the final few minutes of the 10-9 win at Iowa State after getting leg-whipped, went to the locker room during the first half at TCU, though he did return and had some nifty runs.

TCU: The Frogs had lost three in a row to Kansas State without scoring more than 17 points in any of those games. Duggan, who lost the starting role going into the season, finished 17-of-26 passing and has thrown a Big 12-best 19 touchdowns with only one interception since taking back over when Chandler Morris got hurt in the opener. Miller has a rushing TD in every game this season, and has run for more than 100 yards in four of the last five.

The Frogs could possibly move up a spot since No. 7 Ole Miss and No. 9 UCLA, the teams they were between, suffered their first losses Saturday. Kansas State is sure to drop some, but should still be ranked when the new poll comes out Sunday.

Kansas State is home against No. 11 Oklahoma State (6-1, 3-1) next Saturday in a matchup of second-place teams.

TCU plays three of its next four game on the road, the first next Saturday at West Virginia (3-4, 1-3).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666534946980.jpeg" alt="KSU QB Will Howard scrambles vs. TCU Saturday night in Fort Worth. (Kansas State Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>KSU QB Will Howard scrambles vs. TCU Saturday night in Fort Worth. (Kansas State Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Max Duggan threw for 280 yards with three touchdowns and Kendre Miller ran for 153 yards and two scores as eighth-ranked TCU again rallied from a big early deficit to stay undefeated, beating No. 17 Kansas State 38-28 on Saturday night to take over sole possession of first place in the Big 12 Conference.Duggan's 55-yard strike to Quentin Johnston late in the third quarter put the Horned Frogs (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) ahead to stay. That was their third consecutive drive to finish in the end zone.The Frogs, with new coach Sonny Dykes, have won four consecutive games over ranked opponents. Three in a row was already a first in school history, which they accomplished a week earlier at home by overcoming a 17-point deficit to beat then-No. 8 Oklahoma State in double overtime.Kansas State (5-2, 3-1) had jumped out to a 28-10 lead when Will Howard threw for two touchdowns and ran for another after taking over for banged-up quarterback Adrian Martinez on its second drive. Deuce Vaughn's 47-yard run for his first touchdown in five games capped the fourth consecutive TD drive for the K-State.Howard ran for 14 yards on his first play and completed his first seven passes for 156 yards. He finished 13 of 20 for 225 yards, leaving the game briefly after hurting his shoulder on a running play late in the third quarter. Freshman Jake Rubley, the third K-State QB in the game, threw an interception on his first pass that came after TCU had gone ahead to stay.Miller scored on a 2-yard run on fourth-and-1 on the opening drive of the second half to get TCU within 28-24. After Kansas State missed a field goal attempt, the Frogs needed only four plays before Duggan's long TD to Johnston. Rubley was stopped short on fourth-and-1 early in the fourth quarter, setting up a drive that ended with a 9-yard scoring run by Miller.TCU led 7-0 after a 65-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Derius Davis on its first drive.Martinez was among several Wildcats players that got dinged up in their last game two weeks ago at Iowa State. He was good to start and had a 19-yard keeper on the first play against TCU, but was in the locker room for an undisclosed issue before they had the ball again and Howard got his first game action this season.Howard started 10 of his 15 games the past two seasons before Martinez transferred from Nebraska.THE TAKEAWAYKansas State: The Wildcats had won three in a row since a 21-7 home loss Sept. 17 to Tulane, a team that this week got ranked for the first time since 1998. The open date apparently wasn't enough to heal up the lingering issues for Martinez and the other players. Vaughn, who missed the final few minutes of the 10-9 win at Iowa State after getting leg-whipped, went to the locker room during the first half at TCU, though he did return and had some nifty runs.TCU: The Frogs had lost three in a row to Kansas State without scoring more than 17 points in any of those games. Duggan, who lost the starting role going into the season, finished 17-of-26 passing and has thrown a Big 12-best 19 touchdowns with only one interception since taking back over when Chandler Morris got hurt in the opener. Miller has a rushing TD in every game this season, and has run for more than 100 yards in four of the last five.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Frogs could possibly move up a spot since No. 7 Ole Miss and No. 9 UCLA, the teams they were between, suffered their first losses Saturday. Kansas State is sure to drop some, but should still be ranked when the new poll comes out Sunday.UP NEXTKansas State is home against No. 11 Oklahoma State (6-1, 3-1) next Saturday in a matchup of second-place teams.TCU plays three of its next four game on the road, the first next Saturday at West Virginia (3-4, 1-3).

🏈 No. 8 TCU rallies again to beat No. 17 K-State for B12 lead

By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post

HAYS - The Fort Hays State football team used a solid running game and opportunistic defense to beat Central Missouri 27-14 Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field. The win snapped the Tigers four-game overall losing streak and six-game home losing skid. It's the Mules sixth-straight road loss.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Mules struck first when Cedric Case connected with Arkell Smith on a 40-yard touchdown pass. The Tigers answered answered with a 22-yard Manny Aguilar field goal on the next possession.&nbsp;

An interception by Sam Brandt on the Mules next possession set up an 18-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Forrester to Manny Ramsey.&nbsp;It's Ramsey's 21st career touchdown reception which is tied with Layne Bieberle for third most in program history and it gave the Tigers a 10-7 lead which they would take into the halftime locker room.

The Tigers extended their lead to 17-7 on a 1-yard shovel pass from Jack Dawson to tight end Cale Cormaney on fourth down which capped a 10-play, 51-yard drive with 6:31 to play in the third. UCM immediately responded with a six-play scoring drive which ended with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Case to tight end Corbin Gant with 4:08 in the third.

The Tigers scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Adrian Soto scored on a nine-yard run and Manny Ramsey added a 40-yard field goal.

Jack Dawson completed 18-of-23 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. Ethen Forrester went 6-of-7 for 31 yards. Six different Tigers had two or more receptions led by Dawson Brown II who hauled in seven for 36 yards. Leyton Cure led with 37 receiving yards. Adrian Soto rushed for 98 yards on 18 carries.

Makel Williams led the defense with a season-high 11 tackles. Jeremiah Jackston-Trotter, who had to be carted off the field following the final play of the game, recorded a pair of sacks and three tackles for loss. Cedric Case finished 32-of-47 passing for 333 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions for UCM. Xavier Jackson led the Mules in receiving with 13 catches for 146 yards, followed by Arkell Smith with 11 catches for 160 yards. Jamarion Kolb carried the ball four times for 37 yards, while Jackson carried it nine times for 22 yards. Ayeni Kingsley IV led the Mules with nine total tackles.

TIGERS WIN THE TURNOVERS Fort Hays State entered the game with minus-12 turnover margin which was worst in the MIAA and third worst in all of Division II but the Tigers finished plus two on Saturday with interceptions from Ty Cooper and Sam Brandt.

200 RUSHING YARDS EQUALS WIN The Tigers won their 20th straight game when rushing for 200 or more yards. They ran for 201 vs. the Mules and are now 36-3 under Chris Brown with 200 or more yards on teh ground.

UP NEXT The Tigers head back on the road next week at Emporia State who rallied past Missouri Southern Saturday. Kickoff will be at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666478439249.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Sam Brandt and Makel Williams celebrate vs. Central Missouri Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Sam Brandt and Makel Williams celebrate vs. Central Missouri Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)</figcaption>
 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays PostHAYS - The Fort Hays State football team used a solid running game and opportunistic defense to beat Central Missouri 27-14 Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field. The win snapped the Tigers four-game overall losing streak and six-game home losing skid. It's the Mules sixth-straight road loss.Both teams are now 2-6 on the season.<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/1368328126&color=%23ff5500&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/brown-post-v-ucm" title="Chris Brown Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Oct 22, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Oct 22, 2022)</a></div></div>After a scoreless first quarter, the Mules struck first when Cedric Case connected with Arkell Smith on a 40-yard touchdown pass. The Tigers answered answered with a 22-yard Manny Aguilar field goal on the next possession.&nbsp;An interception by Sam Brandt on the Mules next possession set up an 18-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Forrester to Manny Ramsey.&nbsp;It's Ramsey's 21st career touchdown reception which is tied with Layne Bieberle for third most in program history and it gave the Tigers a 10-7 lead which they would take into the halftime locker room.<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/1368328099&color=%23ff5500&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/dawson-interview" title="Jack Dawson Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Oct 22, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Jack Dawson Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Oct 22, 2022)</a></div></div>The Tigers extended their lead to 17-7 on a 1-yard shovel pass from Jack Dawson to tight end Cale Cormaney on fourth down which capped a 10-play, 51-yard drive with 6:31 to play in the third. UCM immediately responded with a six-play scoring drive which ended with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Case to tight end Corbin Gant with 4:08 in the third.The Tigers scored 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Adrian Soto scored on a nine-yard run and Manny Ramsey added a 40-yard field goal.<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/1368328141&color=%23ff5500&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/brant-interview" title="Sam Brandt Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Oct 22, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Sam Brandt Postgame vs. Central Missouri (Oct 22, 2022)</a></div></div>Jack Dawson completed 18-of-23 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. Ethen Forrester went 6-of-7 for 31 yards. Six different Tigers had two or more receptions led by Dawson Brown II who hauled in seven for 36 yards. Leyton Cure led with 37 receiving yards. Adrian Soto rushed for 98 yards on 18 carries.Makel Williams led the defense with a season-high 11 tackles. Jeremiah Jackston-Trotter, who had to be carted off the field following the final play of the game, recorded a pair of sacks and three tackles for loss. Cedric Case finished 32-of-47 passing for 333 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions for UCM. Xavier Jackson led the Mules in receiving with 13 catches for 146 yards, followed by Arkell Smith with 11 catches for 160 yards. Jamarion Kolb carried the ball four times for 37 yards, while Jackson carried it nine times for 22 yards. Ayeni Kingsley IV led the Mules with nine total tackles.<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/1368328084&color=%23ff5500&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/fhsu-fb-vs-central-mo-highlights" title="Fort Hays State FB vs. Central Missouri Highlights (Oct 22, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State FB vs. Central Missouri Highlights (Oct 22, 2022)</a></div></div>TIGERS WIN THE TURNOVERS Fort Hays State entered the game with minus-12 turnover margin which was worst in the MIAA and third worst in all of Division II but the Tigers finished plus two on Saturday with interceptions from Ty Cooper and Sam Brandt.200 RUSHING YARDS EQUALS WIN The Tigers won their 20th straight game when rushing for 200 or more yards. They ran for 201 vs. the Mules and are now 36-3 under Chris Brown with 200 or more yards on teh ground.UP NEXT The Tigers head back on the road next week at Emporia State who rallied past Missouri Southern Saturday. Kickoff will be at 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 Tigers end skid with win over Central Missouri

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team dropped a three-set match Saturday evening against Central Missouri, 16-25, 18-25, 17-25. Extended Jennie (16-8, 11-4 MIAA) runs helped the visitors pull away in each set. The Tigers (10-14, 5-11 MIAA) led by two early in the first set after an ace from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6666">Mykah Eshbaugh</a>&nbsp;and later tied the score at 11 on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6663">Morgan Christiansen</a>&nbsp;kill before UCM took the lead for good. FHSU stayed within three before the Jennies rattled off seven in a row to turn an 18-16 lead into a 25-16 first-set victory. Fort Hays State took control early in the second set, leading by as many as five.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6836">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;dropped in three kills early in the frame, with Christiansen adding two kills and one block to help the Tigers jump in front 10-5. But Central Missouri rebounded with a commanding 12-1 run, going in front 17-11 before finishing off the 25-18 win. The Tigers racked up four of their nine team blocks in the third set, including three-consecutive block assists from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6838">Caiya Stucky</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6665">Emily Ellis</a>, but the UCM offense battled through it to take the set 25-17. Rains and Christiansen both tallied eight kills to lead the way for FHSU, with Ellis and Eshbaugh adding five each and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6671">Claire Olson</a>&nbsp;chipping in four. Ellis and Olson each had five block assists alongside four from Christiansen and three from Stucky.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6667">Jaida Felix</a>&nbsp;distributed 14 assists and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6674">Riley Tinder</a>&nbsp;led the team with 16 digs while serving as the libero. Eshbaugh recorded a career-high two service aces for the second time this season. Fort Hays State now sits in a tie for eighth in the MIAA standings with four games remaining, one-half game behind Missouri Southern at 5-10. The top eight teams at the end of the regular season will advance to the MIAA Championship Tournament in St. Joseph, Mo. November 10-12. The Tigers will wrap up their three-match homestand on Tuesday (Oct. 25) when they host No. 6 Nebraska-Kearney beginning at 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666487735150.jpeg" alt="FHSU attempts a block vs. Central Missouri Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU attempts a block vs. Central Missouri Saturday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team dropped a three-set match Saturday evening against Central Missouri, 16-25, 18-25, 17-25. Extended Jennie (16-8, 11-4 MIAA) runs helped the visitors pull away in each set. The Tigers (10-14, 5-11 MIAA) led by two early in the first set after an ace from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6666">Mykah Eshbaugh</a>&nbsp;and later tied the score at 11 on a&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6663">Morgan Christiansen</a>&nbsp;kill before UCM took the lead for good. FHSU stayed within three before the Jennies rattled off seven in a row to turn an 18-16 lead into a 25-16 first-set victory. Fort Hays State took control early in the second set, leading by as many as five.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6836">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;dropped in three kills early in the frame, with Christiansen adding two kills and one block to help the Tigers jump in front 10-5. But Central Missouri rebounded with a commanding 12-1 run, going in front 17-11 before finishing off the 25-18 win. The Tigers racked up four of their nine team blocks in the third set, including three-consecutive block assists from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6838">Caiya Stucky</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6665">Emily Ellis</a>, but the UCM offense battled through it to take the set 25-17. Rains and Christiansen both tallied eight kills to lead the way for FHSU, with Ellis and Eshbaugh adding five each and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6671">Claire Olson</a>&nbsp;chipping in four. Ellis and Olson each had five block assists alongside four from Christiansen and three from Stucky.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6667">Jaida Felix</a>&nbsp;distributed 14 assists and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6674">Riley Tinder</a>&nbsp;led the team with 16 digs while serving as the libero. Eshbaugh recorded a career-high two service aces for the second time this season. Fort Hays State now sits in a tie for eighth in the MIAA standings with four games remaining, one-half game behind Missouri Southern at 5-10. The top eight teams at the end of the regular season will advance to the MIAA Championship Tournament in St. Joseph, Mo. November 10-12. The Tigers will wrap up their three-match homestand on Tuesday (Oct. 25) when they host No. 6 Nebraska-Kearney beginning at 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏐 Tigers fall in three to Central Missouri

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The Fort Hays State men's soccer played to a scoreless draw with Northeastern State in Tahlequah on Saturday (Oct. 22). Despite numerous scoring opportunities, neither team was able to find the net. FHSU moved to 8-4-5 overall, 6-2-3 in the GAC/MIAA, while NSU moves to 8-4-3 overall and 5-3-2 in the GAC/MIAA.

The RiverHawks had 19 shots in the match and put nine on goal. It was the second straight match the Tiger opposition had 19 shots and went scoreless. FHSU took five shots and placed two on target.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6644">Kieran Brown</a>&nbsp;nabbed eight saves for the Tigers in the shutout effort, compared to two by Niklas Kirhoff. Fort Hays State and Rogers State are now tied for the GAC/MIAA lead at 21 points each. The two will face each other in Hays on Thursday (Oct. 27), which will be the final regular season contest for FHSU. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at FHSU Soccer Stadium. Rogers State will still have another game remaining with Newman on Saturday.

FHSU AthleticsTAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The Fort Hays State men's soccer played to a scoreless draw with Northeastern State in Tahlequah on Saturday (Oct. 22). Despite numerous scoring opportunities, neither team was able to find the net. FHSU moved to 8-4-5 overall, 6-2-3 in the GAC/MIAA, while NSU moves to 8-4-3 overall and 5-3-2 in the GAC/MIAA.The RiverHawks had 19 shots in the match and put nine on goal. It was the second straight match the Tiger opposition had 19 shots and went scoreless. FHSU took five shots and placed two on target.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6644">Kieran Brown</a>&nbsp;nabbed eight saves for the Tigers in the shutout effort, compared to two by Niklas Kirhoff. Fort Hays State and Rogers State are now tied for the GAC/MIAA lead at 21 points each. The two will face each other in Hays on Thursday (Oct. 27), which will be the final regular season contest for FHSU. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at FHSU Soccer Stadium. Rogers State will still have another game remaining with Newman on Saturday.

⚽ Tiger men play to draw at Northeastern State

WAKEENEY –
The TMP-Marian volleyball team saw their season come to an end with a
first-round loss at the Trego 2A Sub-state Saturday. The Monarchs lost 20-25,
22-25 to Hoxie. 

Ellis defeated
Trego 21-25, 25-19, 25-19 in the first round. The fourth-seeded Railers then
fell 11-25, 18-25 to top-seeded Ellinwood in the semifinals.

No. 2 seed Smith
Center beat the Eagles 25-19, 19-25, 25-20 in the finals to gain a berth at
next weekend’s 2A state tournament in Dodge City.

Hays PostWAKEENEY –
The TMP-Marian volleyball team saw their season come to an end with a
first-round loss at the Trego 2A Sub-state Saturday. The Monarchs lost 20-25,
22-25 to Hoxie. Their seasons
ends with a 10-23 record.Ellis defeated
Trego 21-25, 25-19, 25-19 in the first round. The fourth-seeded Railers then
fell 11-25, 18-25 to top-seeded Ellinwood in the semifinals.No. 2 seed Smith
Center beat the Eagles 25-19, 19-25, 25-20 in the finals to gain a berth at
next weekend’s 2A state tournament in Dodge City.

🏐 Monarchs season ends with first-round loss at Sub-State

ANDOVER - Hays High volleyball saw their season come to a close at the&nbsp; Andover Central sub-state Saturday. The 15th seeded Indians defeated the 18th seeded Salina Central Mustangs to open the day in a play-in match. They then lost to the No. 2 seeded Andover Central Jaguars 12-25, 21-25. 

The Indians finish their season with a 17-19 record.

Hays PostANDOVER - Hays High volleyball saw their season come to a close at the&nbsp; Andover Central sub-state Saturday. The 15th seeded Indians defeated the 18th seeded Salina Central Mustangs to open the day in a play-in match. They then lost to the No. 2 seeded Andover Central Jaguars 12-25, 21-25. The Indians finish their season with a 17-19 record.

🏐 HHS volleyball season ends

WACO, Texas (AP) — True freshman Richard Reese ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34854334">including a late game-clincher</a>&nbsp;as the Bears held on to beat Kansas 35-23 on Saturday for their first victory in nearly a month.

Baylor (4-3, 2-2 Big 12) jumped out to a 14-0 lead less than five minutes into the game matching former Top 25 teams that had both lost their previous two games, and led 28-3 at halftime.

“The mindset was start fast," Baylor coach Dave Aranda. “That's kind of a glimpse of who we can be, and we’re still just scratching and clawing and fighting to be there. ... It's elusive though"

Because the Jayhawks (5-3, 2-3) got within 28-23 when quarterback Jason&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34854212">Bean scrambled 4 yards for a touchdown</a>&nbsp;with 6 1/2 minutes left. That ended a 93-yard drive after Baylor was stopped on fourth-and-1, and included completions of 29 and 47 yards by Bean.

On the ensuing Baylor drive, Reese had a 14-yard gain on a short pass, and a 37-yard run before his 2-yard TD run with 2 1/2 minutes left on the last of his 31 carries.

”He played physical and played with an edge," Aranda said of Reese.

Kansas is still without standout quarterback Jalon Daniels, who missed his second game in a row since injuring his right (throwing) shoulder after being hit late in the first half of a loss to TCU on Oct. 8. Bean was 16 of 27 for 232 yards and a touchdown.

Bears quarterback Blake Shapen left in the third quarter of their loss at West Virginia nine days earlier after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit. He was 17-of-26 passing for 164 yards with a touchdown and three turnovers, two interceptions and a fumble.

Shapen's second interception was inside the Jayhawks 5 with only 2 seconds left in the first half. He fumbled in the third quarter when being sacked by defensive end Jereme Robinson, who picked up the ball and returned it 49 yards to set up KU's first touchdown, a 2-yard run by Devin Neal.

The Bears were ranked 17th after a win at Iowa State on Sept. 24, but had since lost 36-25 at home Oklahoma State on Oct. 1, then had an open date before the Thursday night game at West Virginia.

Kansas, which is going into his open date, dropped out of the poll from 19th this week after its back-to-back losses to TCU and Oklahoma.

“It’s definitely gonna be beneficial for us. An extra week of film, an extra week of treatment, not really banging heads every day,” center Mike Novitsky said. "That’ll be good for us ... kind of reset a little bit, get our feet back on the ground and be ready to compete.”

<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34853445">Reese's early 14-yard TD run</a>&nbsp;came two plays after a Kansas fumble caused and recovered by Jackie Marshall. That made it 14-0 less than a minute after Shapen's quick throw to Monaray Baldwin,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34853320">who caught the ball behind the line and turned that into a 17-yard touchdown</a>&nbsp;on Baylor's first possession.

Kansas receiver Quentin Skinner, who fumbled twice,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34854059">made a nifty 24-yard TD catch</a>&nbsp;in the fourth quarter.

Baylor drove 99 yards for a touchdown just before halftime after being pinned back by a punt. Receiver Jordan Nabors scored on a 10-yard sweep to make it 28-3 with 42 seconds left in the half. The Bears could have added another score when Skinner fumbled at the Kansas 14, but Shapen threw his second interception right after a drop in the end zone by tight end Ben Sims.

The Bears went for it on fourth down four times, and converted three times. Shapen was stopped short to set up the final Kansas scoring drive. Bears middle linebacker Dillon Doyle ran to convert two earlier fourth downs.

Kansas: The Jayhawks had scored 73 points in their previous two losses, but never really got much going against Baylor. They had just 76 total yards at halftime, and finished with only 288.

“We didn’t get in much of a rhythm,” coach Lance Leipold said.

Kansas had only 49 plays, while Baylor ran 83.

Baylor: The Bears have won the last 13 games in the series against Kansas, and is 11-0 overall at home in the series. ... Reese has nine rushing touchdowns, eight of them coming while scoring in each of Baylor’s four home games.

Kansas has its open date before hosting No. 11 Oklahoma State on Nov. 5.

Baylor plays at Texas Tech next Saturday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666476620889.jpeg" alt="Kansas Athletics photo" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Athletics photo</figcaption>
 </figure>WACO, Texas (AP) — True freshman Richard Reese ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34854334">including a late game-clincher</a>&nbsp;as the Bears held on to beat Kansas 35-23 on Saturday for their first victory in nearly a month.Baylor (4-3, 2-2 Big 12) jumped out to a 14-0 lead less than five minutes into the game matching former Top 25 teams that had both lost their previous two games, and led 28-3 at halftime.“The mindset was start fast," Baylor coach Dave Aranda. “That's kind of a glimpse of who we can be, and we’re still just scratching and clawing and fighting to be there. ... It's elusive though"Because the Jayhawks (5-3, 2-3) got within 28-23 when quarterback Jason&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34854212">Bean scrambled 4 yards for a touchdown</a>&nbsp;with 6 1/2 minutes left. That ended a 93-yard drive after Baylor was stopped on fourth-and-1, and included completions of 29 and 47 yards by Bean.On the ensuing Baylor drive, Reese had a 14-yard gain on a short pass, and a 37-yard run before his 2-yard TD run with 2 1/2 minutes left on the last of his 31 carries.”He played physical and played with an edge," Aranda said of Reese.Kansas is still without standout quarterback Jalon Daniels, who missed his second game in a row since injuring his right (throwing) shoulder after being hit late in the first half of a loss to TCU on Oct. 8. Bean was 16 of 27 for 232 yards and a touchdown.Bears quarterback Blake Shapen left in the third quarter of their loss at West Virginia nine days earlier after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit. He was 17-of-26 passing for 164 yards with a touchdown and three turnovers, two interceptions and a fumble.Shapen's second interception was inside the Jayhawks 5 with only 2 seconds left in the first half. He fumbled in the third quarter when being sacked by defensive end Jereme Robinson, who picked up the ball and returned it 49 yards to set up KU's first touchdown, a 2-yard run by Devin Neal.The Bears were ranked 17th after a win at Iowa State on Sept. 24, but had since lost 36-25 at home Oklahoma State on Oct. 1, then had an open date before the Thursday night game at West Virginia.Kansas, which is going into his open date, dropped out of the poll from 19th this week after its back-to-back losses to TCU and Oklahoma.“It’s definitely gonna be beneficial for us. An extra week of film, an extra week of treatment, not really banging heads every day,” center Mike Novitsky said. "That’ll be good for us ... kind of reset a little bit, get our feet back on the ground and be ready to compete.”<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34853445">Reese's early 14-yard TD run</a>&nbsp;came two plays after a Kansas fumble caused and recovered by Jackie Marshall. That made it 14-0 less than a minute after Shapen's quick throw to Monaray Baldwin,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34853320">who caught the ball behind the line and turned that into a 17-yard touchdown</a>&nbsp;on Baylor's first possession.Kansas receiver Quentin Skinner, who fumbled twice,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=34854059">made a nifty 24-yard TD catch</a>&nbsp;in the fourth quarter.THE FULL DISTANCEBaylor drove 99 yards for a touchdown just before halftime after being pinned back by a punt. Receiver Jordan Nabors scored on a 10-yard sweep to make it 28-3 with 42 seconds left in the half. The Bears could have added another score when Skinner fumbled at the Kansas 14, but Shapen threw his second interception right after a drop in the end zone by tight end Ben Sims.GO FOR ITThe Bears went for it on fourth down four times, and converted three times. Shapen was stopped short to set up the final Kansas scoring drive. Bears middle linebacker Dillon Doyle ran to convert two earlier fourth downs.THE TAKEAWAYKansas: The Jayhawks had scored 73 points in their previous two losses, but never really got much going against Baylor. They had just 76 total yards at halftime, and finished with only 288.“We didn’t get in much of a rhythm,” coach Lance Leipold said.Kansas had only 49 plays, while Baylor ran 83.Baylor: The Bears have won the last 13 games in the series against Kansas, and is 11-0 overall at home in the series. ... Reese has nine rushing touchdowns, eight of them coming while scoring in each of Baylor’s four home games.UP NEXTKansas has its open date before hosting No. 11 Oklahoma State on Nov. 5.Baylor plays at Texas Tech next Saturday night.

🏈 Jayhawks rally falls short at Baylor

GREAT BEND - The Hays High Indians girls' cross country team qualified for the 5A state meet with a third place finish at the Great Bend regional held at the Lake Barton Golf Course Saturday morning.

Arely Maldonado placed 7th with a time of 20:14.53. Brynn Kinderknecht was 14th, Brenlynn Albers 17th and Jaycine Watson placed 20th.&nbsp;Mika Zimmerman was 22nd, Cara Cunningham 24th and Avery Winter 25th.

Elijah McCullough was the lone qualifier on the boys side, medaling in 9th place.

The Indians will run at Rim Rock in Lawrence next Saturday.

Hays PostGREAT BEND - The Hays High Indians girls' cross country team qualified for the 5A state meet with a third place finish at the Great Bend regional held at the Lake Barton Golf Course Saturday morning.Arely Maldonado placed 7th with a time of 20:14.53. Brynn Kinderknecht was 14th, Brenlynn Albers 17th and Jaycine Watson placed 20th.&nbsp;Mika Zimmerman was 22nd, Cara Cunningham 24th and Avery Winter 25th.Elijah McCullough was the lone qualifier on the boys side, medaling in 9th place.The Indians will run at Rim Rock in Lawrence next Saturday.

👟 Hays girls CC team to state; boys qualify one

GREAT BEND –
The TMP-Marian girls’ cross country team qualified for the 2A state cross
country meet after a third-place finish at the Great Bend regional held at the
Lake Barton Golf Course.

Stanton
County win the meet with 34 points, Oakley finished second with 66 and the Monarchs
third with 70, two less than Meade.

The Monarchs
had one runner finish in the top-10. Senior Sophie Allen placed seventh with a
time of 21:15.59. Sophomore Ella Bain finished 12th (22:15.80), Michaela Dickman
was 22nd (23:07.75) and freshman Claire Schipppers 29th (24:11.04).

A couple of other
area runners qualified for the state meet with top-10 finishes. Ellis freshman
Avery Boydston finished in second place with a time of 19:37.61. and Trego
freshman Kallan Rothchild placed ninth (21:40.55).

Stanton
County’s Chesney Peterson won the regional with a time of 17:43.44.

The 2A state
meet will be Saturday, October 29 at the Wamego Country Club.

Hays PostGREAT BEND –
The TMP-Marian girls’ cross country team qualified for the 2A state cross
country meet after a third-place finish at the Great Bend regional held at the
Lake Barton Golf Course.Stanton
County win the meet with 34 points, Oakley finished second with 66 and the Monarchs
third with 70, two less than Meade.The Monarchs
had one runner finish in the top-10. Senior Sophie Allen placed seventh with a
time of 21:15.59. Sophomore Ella Bain finished 12th (22:15.80), Michaela Dickman
was 22nd (23:07.75) and freshman Claire Schipppers 29th (24:11.04).A couple of other
area runners qualified for the state meet with top-10 finishes. Ellis freshman
Avery Boydston finished in second place with a time of 19:37.61. and Trego
freshman Kallan Rothchild placed ninth (21:40.55).Stanton
County’s Chesney Peterson won the regional with a time of 17:43.44.The 2A state
meet will be Saturday, October 29 at the Wamego Country Club.

👟 Monarch girls place third at regionals, qualify for state

Central Missouri (2-5) Fort Hays State (1-6) Saturday, October 22 – 1 PM Hays, Kan. – Lewis Field Stadium Radio - KJLS (103.3-FM)

<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a> Game Sponsor: High Plains Farm Credit Fort Hays State Football plays host to Central Missouri on Saturday (Oct. 22) at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The Tigers enter at 1-6 on the season, while the Mules are 2-5. Fort Hays State won last year's meeting with Central Missouri in Warrensburg by a score of 21-17. The Tigers scored a touchdown with 26 seconds remaining in the game to get past the Mules. Fort Hays State has won five of the last seven meetings in the series with UCM, including the last three meetings in Hays. The Tigers have broke the 30-point barrier only once this season, occurring in their 51-14 win over Lincoln in Week 3. FHSU has scored at least 14, but no more than 24 in their other six contests. Central Missouri claimed its two wins this season against Northeastern State and Missouri Southern. The Mules scored a season-high 35 points in their win over NSU. They are coming off a 20-17 win last week over Missouri Southern in Warrensburg. Offensively, Fort Hays State averages 372.4 yards per game, while Central Missouri averages 341.1 yards per game. The Tigers average 257.7 passing yards per game, compared to 226.1 for the Mules. UCM has a very slight edge in rushing offense, 115 yards per game compared to 114.7 for FHSU. FHSU quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6719">Jack Dawson</a>&nbsp;has thrown for 1,110 yards this season with eight touchdowns. He also has four rushing touchdowns.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6766">Adrian Soto</a>&nbsp;leads the Tiger rushing attack at 57.9 yards per game, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6753">Manny Ramsey</a>&nbsp;is the top Tiger receiver at 79.7 yards per game. Ramsey ranks second in the MIAA in receiving yards per game. Ramsey needs just one more 100-yard receiving game to match Lance Schwindt's school record of 10, and he ranks third in career receiving yards at FHSU with 2,432 behind Schwindt and Layne Bieberle. Defensively,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6792">Makel Williams</a>&nbsp;continues to lead FHSU with 50 tackles for the season.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6752">Mason Perez</a>&nbsp;is second at 40 tackles, despite missing one game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6910">Jeremiah Jackson-Trotter</a>&nbsp;leads the Tigers in sacks (5.5) and tackles for loss (8.5).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6746">Myles Menges</a>&nbsp;leads the team in pass breakups with four, while six different Tigers have interceptions this year, which includes Williams, Perez, and Jackson-Trotter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666397282700.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Adrian Soto vs. Missouri Southern State (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Adrian Soto vs. Missouri Southern State (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCentral Missouri (2-5) Fort Hays State (1-6) Saturday, October 22 – 1 PM Hays, Kan. – Lewis Field Stadium Radio - KJLS (103.3-FM)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KJLS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a> Game Sponsor: High Plains Farm Credit Fort Hays State Football plays host to Central Missouri on Saturday (Oct. 22) at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The Tigers enter at 1-6 on the season, while the Mules are 2-5. Fort Hays State won last year's meeting with Central Missouri in Warrensburg by a score of 21-17. The Tigers scored a touchdown with 26 seconds remaining in the game to get past the Mules. Fort Hays State has won five of the last seven meetings in the series with UCM, including the last three meetings in Hays. The Tigers have broke the 30-point barrier only once this season, occurring in their 51-14 win over Lincoln in Week 3. FHSU has scored at least 14, but no more than 24 in their other six contests. Central Missouri claimed its two wins this season against Northeastern State and Missouri Southern. The Mules scored a season-high 35 points in their win over NSU. They are coming off a 20-17 win last week over Missouri Southern in Warrensburg. Offensively, Fort Hays State averages 372.4 yards per game, while Central Missouri averages 341.1 yards per game. The Tigers average 257.7 passing yards per game, compared to 226.1 for the Mules. UCM has a very slight edge in rushing offense, 115 yards per game compared to 114.7 for FHSU. FHSU quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6719">Jack Dawson</a>&nbsp;has thrown for 1,110 yards this season with eight touchdowns. He also has four rushing touchdowns.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6766">Adrian Soto</a>&nbsp;leads the Tiger rushing attack at 57.9 yards per game, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6753">Manny Ramsey</a>&nbsp;is the top Tiger receiver at 79.7 yards per game. Ramsey ranks second in the MIAA in receiving yards per game. Ramsey needs just one more 100-yard receiving game to match Lance Schwindt's school record of 10, and he ranks third in career receiving yards at FHSU with 2,432 behind Schwindt and Layne Bieberle. Defensively,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6792">Makel Williams</a>&nbsp;continues to lead FHSU with 50 tackles for the season.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6752">Mason Perez</a>&nbsp;is second at 40 tackles, despite missing one game.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6910">Jeremiah Jackson-Trotter</a>&nbsp;leads the Tigers in sacks (5.5) and tackles for loss (8.5).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6746">Myles Menges</a>&nbsp;leads the team in pass breakups with four, while six different Tigers have interceptions this year, which includes Williams, Perez, and Jackson-Trotter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus discusses last week's home loss to the Bills and previews this Sunday's game with the 49ers.

The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. on 96.9, KFIX.

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus discusses last week's home loss to the Bills and previews this Sunday's game with the 49ers.The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. on 96.9, KFIX.<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/1367593357%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-zECKdxwm9s0&color=%23ff5500&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/holthus-hotline-oct-22-2022/s-zECKdxwm9s0" title="Holthus Hotline (Oct 22, 2022)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Holthus Hotline (Oct 22, 2022)</a></div></div>

🎧 Holthus Hotline with Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post

TOPEKA - Hays High finished off their regular season schedule with a trip to Topeka to face off with the Topeka High Trojans Friday night. It was the first ever meeting between the two programs. Hays ran just 15 plays on offense in the first half and scored six times on their way to a 42-0 lead by halftime. The Indians left Topeka with a 56-6 victory, moving to 7-1.

The Indian defense forced a punt on the Topeka's first drive and Malik Bah scored one play later on a 61 yard run. It was the first of four drives in the first half that took just one play for Hays to score. Kyrese scored on a 23 yard run, Keamonie Archie twice on pass plays, Bah scored a second time then Carter Graham scored from 38 yards out.

The Indians pulled most of their starters by halftime and featured an all freshmen offensive line in the second half. Hays gave up a 50 yard touchdown pass in the third quarter.

Brock Summers and Jesse Taggart each scored fourth quarter rushing touchdowns and combined with a Brett Rhoades two point conversion made up the difference of 56-6.

Hays gave up -15 yard rushing and a total of 140 yards on the night. The Indians totaled 362 yards on the offensive side.

The Indians move to 7-1. They will face Wichita West at Lewis Field Stadium next week to start postseason action. Topeka falls to 1-7.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays PostTOPEKA - Hays High finished off their regular season schedule with a trip to Topeka to face off with the Topeka High Trojans Friday night. It was the first ever meeting between the two programs. Hays ran just 15 plays on offense in the first half and scored six times on their way to a 42-0 lead by halftime. The Indians left Topeka with a 56-6 victory, moving to 7-1.The Indian defense forced a punt on the Topeka's first drive and Malik Bah scored one play later on a 61 yard run. It was the first of four drives in the first half that took just one play for Hays to score. Kyrese scored on a 23 yard run, Keamonie Archie twice on pass plays, Bah scored a second time then Carter Graham scored from 38 yards out.Highlights<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/1367925136&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=false&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-814667509/10-21-22-hhs-fb-vs-topeka-high-highlights" title="10 - 21 - 22 HHS FB Vs Topeka High Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">10 - 21 - 22 HHS FB Vs Topeka High Highlights</a></div></div>The Indians pulled most of their starters by halftime and featured an all freshmen offensive line in the second half. Hays gave up a 50 yard touchdown pass in the third quarter.Coach Cole Cherryholmes<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/1367925163&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=false&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-814667509/10-21-22-coach-holmes-interview" title="10 - 21 - 22 Coach Cherryholmes Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">10 - 21 - 22 Coach Cherryholmes Interview</a></div></div>Brock Summers and Jesse Taggart each scored fourth quarter rushing touchdowns and combined with a Brett Rhoades two point conversion made up the difference of 56-6.Hays gave up -15 yard rushing and a total of 140 yards on the night. The Indians totaled 362 yards on the offensive side.The Indians move to 7-1. They will face Wichita West at Lewis Field Stadium next week to start postseason action. Topeka falls to 1-7.

🏈 Hays impressive in win over Topeka High; claim #2 seed

HAYS -&nbsp;The TMP defense held Beloit to their fewest points scored in
five weeks and forced them into three turnovers but it wasn’t enough Friday as
the Trojans beat the Monarchs 22-0 at Lewis Field in Hays.

Both defenses got off to a strong start with three forced turnovers
in three possessions.

On their opening possession Beloit drove inside the TMP 35-yard
line only to fumble it away. But TMP turned it right back over five plays
later.

On their second possession of the game Beloit drove all the
way to the TMP one-yard line before fumbling the ball into the endzone, giving
it back to TMP.

The Monarchs were unable to get anything going on offense
and after a short punt Beloit put together a nine-play 48-yard touchdown drove
capped off by a one-yard Quinn Eilert touchdown run to put Beloit up 8-0.

On the ensuing TMP drive Kade Harris threw his first of two
interceptions for TMP.

The turnover set up Beloit with another short field that
they were able to turn it into a two-yard Logan Arasmith touchdown run to cap
off a six-play 30-yard drive for a 14-0 lead.

The Monarchs were forced to punt on their first two
possessions of the second half, down 14-0.&nbsp;
The defensive was able to force back-to-back Beloit turnovers, with a Carson
Liles interception and a turnover on downs to start the fourth quarter but TMP
could not get their offense going.

They also turnover it over on an interception and a turnover
on downs before Beloit added their third and final touchdown of the game, a 20-yard
Arasmith run for a 22-0 win.

Beloit’s Logan Arasmith finished with 215 yards and two touchdowns
on 34 carries. 

The Trojans outgained TMP 322 to 68 total yards.

TMP will host Southwest Heights in their week nine season
finale Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

HAYS -&nbsp;The TMP defense held Beloit to their fewest points scored in
five weeks and forced them into three turnovers but it wasn’t enough Friday as
the Trojans beat the Monarchs 22-0 at Lewis Field in Hays.<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/1367913040&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-814667509/10-21-22-tmp-interview" title="10-21-22 - TMP coach Jay Harris" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">10-21-22 - TMP coach Jay Harris</a></div></div>Both defenses got off to a strong start with three forced turnovers
in three possessions.On their opening possession Beloit drove inside the TMP 35-yard
line only to fumble it away. But TMP turned it right back over five plays
later.On their second possession of the game Beloit drove all the
way to the TMP one-yard line before fumbling the ball into the endzone, giving
it back to TMP.The Monarchs were unable to get anything going on offense
and after a short punt Beloit put together a nine-play 48-yard touchdown drove
capped off by a one-yard Quinn Eilert touchdown run to put Beloit up 8-0.On the ensuing TMP drive Kade Harris threw his first of two
interceptions for TMP.The turnover set up Beloit with another short field that
they were able to turn it into a two-yard Logan Arasmith touchdown run to cap
off a six-play 30-yard drive for a 14-0 lead.The Monarchs were forced to punt on their first two
possessions of the second half, down 14-0.&nbsp;
The defensive was able to force back-to-back Beloit turnovers, with a Carson
Liles interception and a turnover on downs to start the fourth quarter but TMP
could not get their offense going.They also turnover it over on an interception and a turnover
on downs before Beloit added their third and final touchdown of the game, a 20-yard
Arasmith run for a 22-0 win.<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/1367913091&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-814667509/10-21-22-tmp-highlights" title="10-21-22 - TMP highlights vs Beloit" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">10-21-22 - TMP highlights vs Beloit</a></div></div>Beloit’s Logan Arasmith finished with 215 yards and two touchdowns
on 34 carries. The Trojans outgained TMP 322 to 68 total yards.TMP will host Southwest Heights in their week nine season
finale Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

🏈 Beloit too much for TMP in district finale

Friday night the Hays High Indians traveled to Topeka to close out the regular season against the Topeka High Trojans.

You can watch the replay <a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/447495">HERE</a>.

Due to streaming restrictions in Topeka,&nbsp;Hays Post is not allowed to stream video of the game live.

Friday night the Hays High Indians traveled to Topeka to close out the regular season against the Topeka High Trojans.You can watch the replay <a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/447495">HERE</a>.<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/447495?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>Due to streaming restrictions in Topeka,&nbsp;Hays Post is not allowed to stream video of the game live.

🏈🎥 REPLAY: Hays High at Topeka High

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team rallied to take the opening set Friday (Oct. 21) against Missouri Western before falling in four close sets, 26-24, 23-25, 22-25, 20-25. The Tigers (10-13, 5-10 MIAA) and Griffons (8-15, 5-10 MIAA) went back-and-forth all evening, with the match including 26 ties and 14 lead changes. The Tigers took control early in the first set, scoring five of the first six points to take a quick four-point lead. The Griffons battled back to tie things up at 9-9 before another FHSU run gave the Tigers a seven-point lead, 20-13.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6674">Riley Tinder</a>&nbsp;recorded four kills and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6667">Jaida Felix</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6664">Jaden Daffer</a>&nbsp;both dropped in service aces during the 11-4 run, putting the Tigers in great position to finish off the set. Missouri Western came back strong, however, scoring seven in a row to tie the score at 20 before reaching set point at 24-22 after an 11-2 run. An&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6665">Emily Ellis</a>&nbsp;kill stopped the bleeding before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6663">Morgan Christiansen</a>&nbsp;tied things up at 24 with a kill. Ellis proceeded to add another service ace before Tinder and Christiansen teamed up for a set-ending block. Fort Hays State led by as many as five midway through the second set, but another big Griffon run helped the visitors keep things close. The Tigers led as late as 23-22 before three-straight MWSU kills evened the match at 1-1. The Tigers were playing from behind in the third set, trailing by as many as five before scoring six in a row to take a 16-15 lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6836">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;led the way in the run with two kills and a block assist alongside Ellis before another Daffer service ace put the Tigers in front. FHSU led as late as 20-19 before the Griffons pulled away late, taking a 2-1 lead in the contest. Fort Hays State led by as many as three midway through the fourth set before an 11-2 Griffon run put the visitors in front for good. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6671">Claire Olson</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 13 kills, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6666">Mykah Eshbaugh</a>&nbsp;also reaching double figures with 10 kills. Tinder totaled eight kills, 16 digs and two blocks, with Daffer leading the team with 18 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6834">Kirsten Evans</a>, Daffer and Felix all recorded three service aces, helping the Tigers to 13 on the night. The Tigers will take on Central Missouri on Saturday (Oct. 22) at 6 p.m. before hosting No. 6 Nebraska-Kearney on Tuesday (Oct. 25) at 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666404584340.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Jaida Felix serves vs. Missouri Western Friday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Jaida Felix serves vs. Missouri Western Friday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum. (FHSU Athletics photo/Madison Shapland)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team rallied to take the opening set Friday (Oct. 21) against Missouri Western before falling in four close sets, 26-24, 23-25, 22-25, 20-25. The Tigers (10-13, 5-10 MIAA) and Griffons (8-15, 5-10 MIAA) went back-and-forth all evening, with the match including 26 ties and 14 lead changes. The Tigers took control early in the first set, scoring five of the first six points to take a quick four-point lead. The Griffons battled back to tie things up at 9-9 before another FHSU run gave the Tigers a seven-point lead, 20-13.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6674">Riley Tinder</a>&nbsp;recorded four kills and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6667">Jaida Felix</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6664">Jaden Daffer</a>&nbsp;both dropped in service aces during the 11-4 run, putting the Tigers in great position to finish off the set. Missouri Western came back strong, however, scoring seven in a row to tie the score at 20 before reaching set point at 24-22 after an 11-2 run. An&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6665">Emily Ellis</a>&nbsp;kill stopped the bleeding before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6663">Morgan Christiansen</a>&nbsp;tied things up at 24 with a kill. Ellis proceeded to add another service ace before Tinder and Christiansen teamed up for a set-ending block. Fort Hays State led by as many as five midway through the second set, but another big Griffon run helped the visitors keep things close. The Tigers led as late as 23-22 before three-straight MWSU kills evened the match at 1-1. The Tigers were playing from behind in the third set, trailing by as many as five before scoring six in a row to take a 16-15 lead.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6836">Gracie Rains</a>&nbsp;led the way in the run with two kills and a block assist alongside Ellis before another Daffer service ace put the Tigers in front. FHSU led as late as 20-19 before the Griffons pulled away late, taking a 2-1 lead in the contest. Fort Hays State led by as many as three midway through the fourth set before an 11-2 Griffon run put the visitors in front for good. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6671">Claire Olson</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 13 kills, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6666">Mykah Eshbaugh</a>&nbsp;also reaching double figures with 10 kills. Tinder totaled eight kills, 16 digs and two blocks, with Daffer leading the team with 18 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6834">Kirsten Evans</a>, Daffer and Felix all recorded three service aces, helping the Tigers to 13 on the night. The Tigers will take on Central Missouri on Saturday (Oct. 22) at 6 p.m. before hosting No. 6 Nebraska-Kearney on Tuesday (Oct. 25) at 6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏐 Tigers fall in four to Griffons

TOPEKA, Kan. - The 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State women's soccer team suffered its first loss of the season by a score of 1-0 at Washburn on Friday. The Ichabods took advantage of a fast break opportunity in the first half turning it into a score and the Tigers were unable to find the equalizer. FHSU moved to 9-1-7, 4-1-5 MIAA, while Washburn improved to 11-4-2, 6-3-1 MIAA. Washburn netted its lone goal in the 21st&nbsp;minute when Viviana Soto-Herrera intercepted a Fort Hays State pass then found Khloe Schuckman on the run who put the ball past&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6693">Isabel Robben</a>&nbsp;in a one-on-one situation. Fort Hays State nearly picked up the equalizer late as Reagan Wells made a big save for Washburn in a one-on-one situation with just under five minutes to go. Then with a minute to go a great header strike by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6687">Reilly Madden</a>&nbsp;off a corner kick unfortunately hit the crossbar on the goal. Washburn outshot Fort Hays State 11-7 in the match. Robben grabbed five saves in goal for the Tigers, while Raegan Wells nabbed three for the Ichabods. Fort Hays State enjoyed a 16-match unbeaten streak to open the season and was the last team remaining without a loss in the MIAA until Friday night. The Tigers will wrap up the regular season when they host Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday (Oct. 23) for Senior Day. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

FHSU AthleticsTOPEKA, Kan. - The 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State women's soccer team suffered its first loss of the season by a score of 1-0 at Washburn on Friday. The Ichabods took advantage of a fast break opportunity in the first half turning it into a score and the Tigers were unable to find the equalizer. FHSU moved to 9-1-7, 4-1-5 MIAA, while Washburn improved to 11-4-2, 6-3-1 MIAA. Washburn netted its lone goal in the 21st&nbsp;minute when Viviana Soto-Herrera intercepted a Fort Hays State pass then found Khloe Schuckman on the run who put the ball past&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6693">Isabel Robben</a>&nbsp;in a one-on-one situation. Fort Hays State nearly picked up the equalizer late as Reagan Wells made a big save for Washburn in a one-on-one situation with just under five minutes to go. Then with a minute to go a great header strike by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6687">Reilly Madden</a>&nbsp;off a corner kick unfortunately hit the crossbar on the goal. Washburn outshot Fort Hays State 11-7 in the match. Robben grabbed five saves in goal for the Tigers, while Raegan Wells nabbed three for the Ichabods. Fort Hays State enjoyed a 16-match unbeaten streak to open the season and was the last team remaining without a loss in the MIAA until Friday night. The Tigers will wrap up the regular season when they host Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday (Oct. 23) for Senior Day. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Tiger women unbeaten streak snapped at Washburn

The Hays High Indians go for their fifth straight win as they close out the regular season in Topeka against the Topeka High Trojans.

Click <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">HERE </a>to listen live.

You can watch the broadcast following the game&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/c2ea5f2f-e790-4326-84d5-e58c96674004">HERE</a>.&nbsp;

The Hays High Indians go for their fifth straight win as they close out the regular season in Topeka against the Topeka High Trojans.Click <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">HERE </a>to listen live.Due to streaming restrictions in Topeka,&nbsp;Hays Post is not allowed to stream video of the game live.You can watch the broadcast following the game&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/c2ea5f2f-e790-4326-84d5-e58c96674004">HERE</a>.&nbsp;

🏈🎧 LISTEN LIVE: Hays High at Topeka

The TMP-Marian Monarchs look to end a four-game losing streak Friday when they host the Beloit Trojans in their final district game of the season. Click the player below or click&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/447479">HERE&nbsp;</a>to view the game. You can also download the Team1Sports app for your phone or connected device, including smart TVs.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The TMP-Marian Monarchs look to end a four-game losing streak Friday when they host the Beloit Trojans in their final district game of the season. Click the player below or click&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/447479">HERE&nbsp;</a>to view the game. You can also download the Team1Sports app for your phone or connected device, including smart TVs.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/447479?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>

🏈🎥 WATCH LIVE - Thomas More Prep-Marian v Beloit

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan was forced to watch a horror film this week.

Instead of a Halloween slasher movie, Shanahan rewatched his most painful loss as a head coach when he put on video of the 49ers' loss to Kansas City in the Super Bowl following the 2019 season ahead of the rematch against the Chiefs.

“I hadn’t watched it for a while until these last two days,” Shanahan said. “I don’t like watching it, but this week it wasn’t about that. I had to watch it for schematic reasons and what our history is together.”

The history of that loss will was painful and it hasn't lessened that much ahead of Sunday, when the Chiefs (4-4) will visit the 49ers (3-3).

San Francisco had a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter before Patrick Mahomes led three touchdown drives and Jimmy Garoppolo and the Niners' offense fell flat late in a 31-20 loss.

"I felt like that year we had the best team in football, but we ended up being the second best because we didn’t get it done in the end,” Shanahan said.

Mahomes was at the top of the football world back then, having won the MVP in his first season as a starter in 2018 and then the Super Bowl MVP the following season.

But since then, the Chiefs lost the Super Bowl the next year, fell in the 2021 AFC title game at home to Cincinnati and now are trying to get back to the big stage this year with an offense that has undergone lots of changes but still has Mahomes, star tight end Travis Kelce and coach Andy Reid.

“I think I just kind of thought that’s just what you did, you went out there and played football for Coach Reid and you win the MVP, and you win Super Bowls,” Mahomes said. “But now I see ... the grind and being in there every single day and not succeeding and not winning the Super Bowl. I think if I had the chance to go out there and win another one, I think I’ll appreciate it even more.”

Both teams could be getting some reinforcements with the Niners hoping to get left tackle Trent Williams (ankle), defensive end Nick Bosa (groin) and safety Jimmie Ward (hand) back from injuries.

The Chiefs could get first-round pick Trent McDuffie and linebacker Willie Gay Jr. back this week as well. McDuffie hurt his hamstring in the opener against Arizona and the cornerback returned to practice last week. Gay just concluded a four-game suspension for an off-the-field incident that happened earlier this year.

The NFL has designated Sunday as National Tight Ends day, a recently created holiday that features one of the best matchups around.

Kansas City's Kelce has long been the league's top receiving tight end, while San Francisco's George Kittle is viewed by many as the best all-around tight end based on his blocking and receiving.

“He's a great tight end. He's the best in the league right now,” Ward said of Kelce. “I always root for my guy Kittle. But as of right now, Kelce is out there catching more balls. But blocking, I’m going with Kittle all day.”

Kansas City is known for pulling out some tricks in the red zone. The Chiefs' first TD drive in the Super Bowl featured one of those when Kansas City pulled out a play from Michigan's 1948 Rose Bowl win over USC to convert a fourth down.

Kansas City lined up with four players in the backfield, who all spun in unison before a direct snap to Darrell Williams led to the conversion on fourth-and-1.

“It was very creative,” linebacker Dre Greenlaw said. “We’ll be more alert and know what we’re getting from Andy. We’ve got to be on our P’s and Q’s.”

Reid has a soft spot for San Francisco defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans. It was Reid that acquired him from Houston in a 2012 trade in an attempt to upgrade the Eagles' defense. Ryans wound up leading the team with 113 tackles, though they still finished 4-12 and Reid was ultimately fired.

“Phenomenal person, absolutely brilliant as a player, just understanding the game,” Reid said. “I’m very happy for him. He’s one of those guys you pull for unless you’re playing against him.”

The Niners are honoring another of their teams that fell just short at the end with a ceremony this weekend. San Francisco is welcoming back members of the 2012 team that lost in the Super Bowl to Baltimore.

Coach Jim Harbaugh is expected back for the first time since his “mutual parting” following the 2014 season that sent him back to college at Michigan. It's uncertain whether quarterback Colin Kaepernick will be among the players on hand.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan was forced to watch a horror film this week.Instead of a Halloween slasher movie, Shanahan rewatched his most painful loss as a head coach when he put on video of the 49ers' loss to Kansas City in the Super Bowl following the 2019 season ahead of the rematch against the Chiefs.“I hadn’t watched it for a while until these last two days,” Shanahan said. “I don’t like watching it, but this week it wasn’t about that. I had to watch it for schematic reasons and what our history is together.”The history of that loss will was painful and it hasn't lessened that much ahead of Sunday, when the Chiefs (4-4) will visit the 49ers (3-3).San Francisco had a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter before Patrick Mahomes led three touchdown drives and Jimmy Garoppolo and the Niners' offense fell flat late in a 31-20 loss."I felt like that year we had the best team in football, but we ended up being the second best because we didn’t get it done in the end,” Shanahan said.Mahomes was at the top of the football world back then, having won the MVP in his first season as a starter in 2018 and then the Super Bowl MVP the following season.But since then, the Chiefs lost the Super Bowl the next year, fell in the 2021 AFC title game at home to Cincinnati and now are trying to get back to the big stage this year with an offense that has undergone lots of changes but still has Mahomes, star tight end Travis Kelce and coach Andy Reid.“I think I just kind of thought that’s just what you did, you went out there and played football for Coach Reid and you win the MVP, and you win Super Bowls,” Mahomes said. “But now I see ... the grind and being in there every single day and not succeeding and not winning the Super Bowl. I think if I had the chance to go out there and win another one, I think I’ll appreciate it even more.”HELP ON THE WAYBoth teams could be getting some reinforcements with the Niners hoping to get left tackle Trent Williams (ankle), defensive end Nick Bosa (groin) and safety Jimmie Ward (hand) back from injuries.The Chiefs could get first-round pick Trent McDuffie and linebacker Willie Gay Jr. back this week as well. McDuffie hurt his hamstring in the opener against Arizona and the cornerback returned to practice last week. Gay just concluded a four-game suspension for an off-the-field incident that happened earlier this year.TIGHT END DAYThe NFL has designated Sunday as National Tight Ends day, a recently created holiday that features one of the best matchups around.Kansas City's Kelce has long been the league's top receiving tight end, while San Francisco's George Kittle is viewed by many as the best all-around tight end based on his blocking and receiving.“He's a great tight end. He's the best in the league right now,” Ward said of Kelce. “I always root for my guy Kittle. But as of right now, Kelce is out there catching more balls. But blocking, I’m going with Kittle all day.”RED-ZONE TRICKSKansas City is known for pulling out some tricks in the red zone. The Chiefs' first TD drive in the Super Bowl featured one of those when Kansas City pulled out a play from Michigan's 1948 Rose Bowl win over USC to convert a fourth down.Kansas City lined up with four players in the backfield, who all spun in unison before a direct snap to Darrell Williams led to the conversion on fourth-and-1.“It was very creative,” linebacker Dre Greenlaw said. “We’ll be more alert and know what we’re getting from Andy. We’ve got to be on our P’s and Q’s.”FAMILIAR FACEReid has a soft spot for San Francisco defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans. It was Reid that acquired him from Houston in a 2012 trade in an attempt to upgrade the Eagles' defense. Ryans wound up leading the team with 113 tackles, though they still finished 4-12 and Reid was ultimately fired.“Phenomenal person, absolutely brilliant as a player, just understanding the game,” Reid said. “I’m very happy for him. He’s one of those guys you pull for unless you’re playing against him.”REUNION WEEKThe Niners are honoring another of their teams that fell just short at the end with a ceremony this weekend. San Francisco is welcoming back members of the 2012 team that lost in the Super Bowl to Baltimore.Coach Jim Harbaugh is expected back for the first time since his “mutual parting” following the 2014 season that sent him back to college at Michigan. It's uncertain whether quarterback Colin Kaepernick will be among the players on hand.

🏈 Chiefs rematch conjures bad Super Bowl memories for 49ers

Kansas and Baylor have both gone from being ranked in the AP Top 25 to losing their last two games. 

They play Saturday in Waco, where Baylor is 10-0 in the series. The loser will have three conference losses. 

The Jayhawks were ranked for the first time since 2009 after starting 5-0 to match their win total of the past three seasons combined. 

They scored 73 points in their losses to TCU and Oklahoma, and are still fifth in the country with 7.27 yards per offensive snap. 

Baylor had a season-high 590 total yards in its 43-40 loss at West Virginia.

Kansas (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) at Baylor (3-3, 1-2), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN2)

Line: Baylor by 9 1/2, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/ncaaf">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>.

Kansas and Baylor have both gone from being ranked in the AP Top 25 to losing their last two games. The Jayhawks were ranked for the first time since 2009 after starting 5-0 to match their win total of the past three seasons combined.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-kansas-norman-oklahoma-sooners-97ec3e70e4a05f9bdbe1d7e69b15bccf">They scored 73 points in their losses</a>, 38-31 to undefeated TCU and 52-42 at Oklahoma, and are still fifth in the country with 7.27 yards per offensive snap. Baylor had a season-high 590 total yards (421 passing) in its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-baylor-bears-tony-mathis-cj-donaldson-758704130afa77c27ed0dbc9147f5ecb">43-40 loss at West Virginia</a>&nbsp;after losing to Oklahoma State on Oct. 1 to end their nine-game home winning streak. Kansas gave up 701 yards to the Sooners.

Running back Devin Neal, dual-threat quarterback Jason Bean and the Kansas rushing game against the Baylor defense. The Jayhawks, who are still piling up yards without injured quarterback Jalon Daniels, are third in the Big 12 averaging 208 yards rushing per game and have 18 touchdowns on the ground. The Bears are third in the league allowing only 116.8 yards rushing per game, but also gave up 163 yards to West Virginia's Tony Mathis in their last game.

Kansas: Senior safety Kenny Logan had 14 tackles, an interception and a tackle for loss against Oklahoma, becoming the first player in the country this season with such a line. His 53 tackles (32 solo, 21 assists) overall put him seventh in the Big 12 with 7.6 per game.

Baylor: WR/kick return Gavin Holmes. The sixth-year Bear had career highs with seven catches for 210 yards against West Virginia, and had his third touchdown catch in the past four games.

Baylor has won its last 12 meetings over Kansas, and is 10-0 at home during the series. That includes 2002, when the Bears won 35-32 to end a 29-game conference losing streak that spanned five different seasons. ... Bean is the first Kansas QB since at least 2000 to throw for at least 250 yards and four touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. ... Bears linebacker Dillon Doyle has had consecutive 10-tackle games. ... Kansas leads the Big 12 and ranks sixth nationally by converting 53.8% (43 of 80) of its third downs.

Kansas and Baylor have both gone from being ranked in the AP Top 25 to losing their last two games. They play Saturday in Waco, where Baylor is 10-0 in the series. The loser will have three conference losses. The Jayhawks were ranked for the first time since 2009 after starting 5-0 to match their win total of the past three seasons combined. They scored 73 points in their losses to TCU and Oklahoma, and are still fifth in the country with 7.27 yards per offensive snap. Baylor had a season-high 590 total yards in its 43-40 loss at West Virginia.Kansas (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) at Baylor (3-3, 1-2), Saturday, noon ET (ESPN2)Line: Baylor by 9 1/2, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/ncaaf">FanDuel Sportsbook</a>.Series record: Baylor leads 17-4.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Kansas and Baylor have both gone from being ranked in the AP Top 25 to losing their last two games. The Jayhawks were ranked for the first time since 2009 after starting 5-0 to match their win total of the past three seasons combined.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-kansas-norman-oklahoma-sooners-97ec3e70e4a05f9bdbe1d7e69b15bccf">They scored 73 points in their losses</a>, 38-31 to undefeated TCU and 52-42 at Oklahoma, and are still fifth in the country with 7.27 yards per offensive snap. Baylor had a season-high 590 total yards (421 passing) in its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-baylor-bears-tony-mathis-cj-donaldson-758704130afa77c27ed0dbc9147f5ecb">43-40 loss at West Virginia</a>&nbsp;after losing to Oklahoma State on Oct. 1 to end their nine-game home winning streak. Kansas gave up 701 yards to the Sooners.KEY MATCHUPRunning back Devin Neal, dual-threat quarterback Jason Bean and the Kansas rushing game against the Baylor defense. The Jayhawks, who are still piling up yards without injured quarterback Jalon Daniels, are third in the Big 12 averaging 208 yards rushing per game and have 18 touchdowns on the ground. The Bears are third in the league allowing only 116.8 yards rushing per game, but also gave up 163 yards to West Virginia's Tony Mathis in their last game.PLAYERS TO WATCHKansas: Senior safety Kenny Logan had 14 tackles, an interception and a tackle for loss against Oklahoma, becoming the first player in the country this season with such a line. His 53 tackles (32 solo, 21 assists) overall put him seventh in the Big 12 with 7.6 per game.Baylor: WR/kick return Gavin Holmes. The sixth-year Bear had career highs with seven catches for 210 yards against West Virginia, and had his third touchdown catch in the past four games.FACTS &amp; FIGURESBaylor has won its last 12 meetings over Kansas, and is 10-0 at home during the series. That includes 2002, when the Bears won 35-32 to end a 29-game conference losing streak that spanned five different seasons. ... Bean is the first Kansas QB since at least 2000 to throw for at least 250 yards and four touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. ... Bears linebacker Dillon Doyle has had consecutive 10-tackle games. ... Kansas leads the Big 12 and ranks sixth nationally by converting 53.8% (43 of 80) of its third downs.

🏈Kansas, Baylor both former T25 teams that have lost 2 in row

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-josh-newton-sonny-dykes-top-25-today-c36934f10fb4d4f13d5e1d1ab5982558">TCU's Sonny Dykes</a>&nbsp;provide similar descriptions about the focus of their teams, while players from both sides think much the same way.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-josh-newton-sonny-dykes-top-25-today-c36934f10fb4d4f13d5e1d1ab5982558">TCU's Sonny Dykes</a>&nbsp;provide similar descriptions about the focus of their teams, while players from both sides think much the same way.One of those teams will be alone atop the Big 12 standings after they meet Saturday night.Cornerback Josh Newton said the undefeated and eighth-ranked Horned Frogs (6-0, 3-0 Big 12 Conference) still haven't played their best game, and he is fully confident all of his teammates agree even after winning three consecutive games against Top 25 opponents for the first time in school history.“Starting fast, playing four quarters, our type of football," Newton said about what they need to do.Running back Deuce Vaughn believes Kansas State (5-1, 3-0), coming off its open date and with a three-game winning streak, hasn't yet played a complete game, especially on offense.“That’s what we’re excited about ... understanding that we haven’t touched the peak of our performance that we can have," Vaughn said.TCU has won consecutive October games matching undefeated teams, beating Kansas and then&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-oklahoma-max-duggan-texas-christian-horned-frogs-ad4dcdbc9502b8f3bf4f88a43ae4b062">overcoming a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter last week to beat No. 11 Oklahoma State</a>&nbsp;in double overtime.“It’s been good to see us be able to overcome adversity," Dykes said. “The one thing for me that’s been really impressive is just our guys' ability to focus on the task at hand. They’ve been really good about doing that, not getting ahead of themselves, not talking about, you know, all these things they want to accomplish."The Wildcats rebounded from a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-kansas-state-wildcats-pratt-eb87a1cce163aa63a8198b158c6e5bda">17-10 home loss on Sept. 17 to Tulane</a>, which this week got ranked for the first time since 1998, by beating Texas Tech at home, and winning on the road against Oklahoma and Iowa State,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-kansas-state-wildcats-ames-bbb21e172d8bfc58336e596ddb12bb27">the latter 10-9</a>&nbsp;before their break.“Resolve, resiliency, belief. Block out the outside noise and just focus on the next day and focus on the next opportunity,” Klieman said. “You know, it’s not always going to be pretty, but if you can continue to believe in the plan, believe in each other, believe that you’re going to find a way. It’s been really cool to watch the last three weeks us survive and attack the adversity that we faced.”FOURTH TIME A CHARM?Quarterback Max Duggan and the Frogs have lost their last three games against K-State and were held to 17 points or fewer each time.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-mens-texas-b530f134aced2ab5b896c303ca8303d8">With Duggan back in the starting role after losing that job</a>&nbsp;going into the season, TCU has the Big 12′s top offense with 526.7 total yards, 7.7 yards per play and 45.8 points a game. Duggan is the league’s most efficient passer, with 1,591 yards while completing 69% of his attempts, along with a Big 12-best 16 touchdowns passing and only one interception.SACK MANKansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah had a career-high four sacks against TCU last season. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound junior is tied for the national lead with 1.08 sacks per game (6 1/2 total). The Frogs have allowed only three sacks in Big 12 play.KENDRE AND QUENTINTCU's overtime touchdowns against Oklahoma State were a 25-yard catch by Quentin Johnston and a game-ending 2-yard run by Kendre Miller.After only 12 catches for 114 yards the first four games, Johnston has 22 catches for 386 yards in the last two weeks. Dykes said this week that the 6-foot-4 receiver was banged up a bit early in the season.“We were trying to play him enough to get him experience and try to get him into a routine," Dykes said.Miller is a bruising back with more than 100 yards in three of the past four games. He has a rushing TD in every game this season, and a seven-game overall streak tied for the second-longest in school history behind LaDainian Tomlinson’s 15 in a row that end in 2000.“He’s a raging bull when he’s running the ball,” Newton said of Miller.VAUGHN’S RIGHTEven with dynamo running back Vaughn and dual-threat transfer Adrian Martinez, the only QB/RB duo in the country to both have more than 500 yards rushing, the Wildcats are ninth in the Big 12, averaging 28.7 points and 403 total yards a game.Martinez has 546 yards rushing with nine TDs, while Vaughn has 661 yards and three TDs.The extra time between games helped Vaughn, who gingerly walked off late in the fourth quarter against Iowa State and didn’t return. Vaughn said he got leg-whipped while blocking.“That’s football. So just got to get the body back healthy, ready to go for the next one,” he said this week.ON THE OTHER SIDEKansas State’s defense has allowed only 16.7 points and 355 total yards per game, while also forcing nine interceptions.