HAYS - The Fort Hays State men's soccer team defeated No. 19 ranked Southern Nazarene 1-0 in Hays on Thursday. The Tigers netted their lone goal at the end of the first half and held strong against a spraying of shots by the Crimson Storm in the second half to move into first place alone in the GAC/MIAA standings. FHSU improved to 8-4-4, 6-2-2 GAC/MIAA while SNU fell to 7-5-3, 5-2-2 GAC/MIAA. In the first half, both squads made attempts to score early but couldn't quite piece anything together. At the end of the first half, the Crimson Storm had four shots and the Tigers had three with each squad putting one on target. The one on target for the Tigers netted their lone goal in the 43rd&nbsp;minute as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6932">Callum Frogson</a>&nbsp;picked up the rebound off an SNU corner kick and ran the ball the length of the field before delivering a quick pass to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7065">Agustin Ayala</a>&nbsp;who drove the ball past the keeper. The Crimson Storm came alive offensively in the second half as they peppered the Tiger defense with 15 shots. Despite the plethora of offensive opportunities, SNU was unable to find the equalizer. This was the first home win for the Tigers over the Crimson Storm since 2019 when they played to a 6-1 final score.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6644">Kieran Brown</a>&nbsp;collected three saves for the Tigers between the posts. FHSU will be back in action on Saturday (Oct. 22) when they travel to Tahlequah, Okla. to take on Northeastern State in another crucial GAC/MIAA battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666347249686.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Agustin Ayala with a header Thursday night vs. Southern Nazarene at the FHSU Soccer Stadium. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Agustin Ayala with a header Thursday night vs. Southern Nazarene at the FHSU Soccer Stadium. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS - The Fort Hays State men's soccer team defeated No. 19 ranked Southern Nazarene 1-0 in Hays on Thursday. The Tigers netted their lone goal at the end of the first half and held strong against a spraying of shots by the Crimson Storm in the second half to move into first place alone in the GAC/MIAA standings. FHSU improved to 8-4-4, 6-2-2 GAC/MIAA while SNU fell to 7-5-3, 5-2-2 GAC/MIAA. In the first half, both squads made attempts to score early but couldn't quite piece anything together. At the end of the first half, the Crimson Storm had four shots and the Tigers had three with each squad putting one on target. The one on target for the Tigers netted their lone goal in the 43rd&nbsp;minute as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6932">Callum Frogson</a>&nbsp;picked up the rebound off an SNU corner kick and ran the ball the length of the field before delivering a quick pass to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7065">Agustin Ayala</a>&nbsp;who drove the ball past the keeper. The Crimson Storm came alive offensively in the second half as they peppered the Tiger defense with 15 shots. Despite the plethora of offensive opportunities, SNU was unable to find the equalizer. This was the first home win for the Tigers over the Crimson Storm since 2019 when they played to a 6-1 final score.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6644">Kieran Brown</a>&nbsp;collected three saves for the Tigers between the posts. FHSU will be back in action on Saturday (Oct. 22) when they travel to Tahlequah, Okla. to take on Northeastern State in another crucial GAC/MIAA battle. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Tiger men bounce back with win over Southern Nazarene

&nbsp; HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State wrestling team gave fans a first glimpse at the squad for the upcoming 2022-23 season at the Black and Gold Scrimmage on Thursday evening (Oct. 20) at Gross Memorial Coliseum. A total of 18 exhibition matches were wrestled between teammates with no falls and a smattering of tech falls and major decisions. Ten of the 18 matches ended in decision. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7219">Rhett Edmonson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7227">Cason Lindsey</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7230">Blayze Standley</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;were all victorious in their two matches wrestled on the evening. Below are the results from the intrasquad scrimmage.

Black and Gold Scrimmage Results 1.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7241">Corbin White</a>: Honas - Dec. 7-0 2.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7231">Mason Turner</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7247">Drew Bell</a>: Bell - Inj. Def 3.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7236">Mason Woodward</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>: Mitchell - Inj Def 4.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7219">Rhett Edmonson</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7243">Blaisen Bammes</a>: Edmonson - TF 16-0 5.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7223">Justus Hulse</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7249">Drew Burgoon</a>: Burgoon - Maj 13-4 6.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7226">Cody Lambert</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7222">Cody Hicks</a>: Hicks - TF 18-2 7.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7246">Hunter Harris</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7221">Clint Herrick</a>: Herrick - Dec 10-4 8.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7227">Cason Lindsey</a>: Lindsey - Dec 10-3 9.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7229">Hunter Schroeder</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7230">Blayze Standley</a>: Standley - Dec 2-0 10.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7248">Matthew Rodriguez</a>: Lindsey - TF 15-0 11.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7237">Ryan Tiers</a>: Westmoreland - Dec 6-1 12.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7242">Ryan Patterson</a>: Henry - TF 18-3 13.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7251">Tra Barrientes</a>: Barrientes - Dec 9-4 14.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7247">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>: Mitchell - Maj 15-7 15.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7219">Rhett Edmonson</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7249">Drew Burgoon</a>: Edmonson - Dec 5-4 16.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7221">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7227">Cason Lindsey</a>: Lindsey - Dec 7-1 17.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7230">Blayze Standley</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7232">Juan Urbina</a>: Standley - Dec 9-8 18.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7220">Tereus Henry</a>: Henry - Dec 6-0

The Tigers open the 2022-23 season at Monster Match in Denver, Colorado, where they will face Northern Colorado University in a dual at 3 p.m. mountain time, 4 p.m. central on November 4. The event is being held at the National Western Events Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666346716320.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heilmann" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heilmann</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU Athletics&nbsp; HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State wrestling team gave fans a first glimpse at the squad for the upcoming 2022-23 season at the Black and Gold Scrimmage on Thursday evening (Oct. 20) at Gross Memorial Coliseum. A total of 18 exhibition matches were wrestled between teammates with no falls and a smattering of tech falls and major decisions. Ten of the 18 matches ended in decision. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7219">Rhett Edmonson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7227">Cason Lindsey</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7230">Blayze Standley</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;were all victorious in their two matches wrestled on the evening. Below are the results from the intrasquad scrimmage.Black and Gold Scrimmage Results 1.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7244">Kevin Honas</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7241">Corbin White</a>: Honas - Dec. 7-0 2.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7231">Mason Turner</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7247">Drew Bell</a>: Bell - Inj. Def 3.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7236">Mason Woodward</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>: Mitchell - Inj Def 4.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7219">Rhett Edmonson</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7243">Blaisen Bammes</a>: Edmonson - TF 16-0 5.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7223">Justus Hulse</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7249">Drew Burgoon</a>: Burgoon - Maj 13-4 6.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7226">Cody Lambert</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7222">Cody Hicks</a>: Hicks - TF 18-2 7.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7246">Hunter Harris</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7221">Clint Herrick</a>: Herrick - Dec 10-4 8.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7228">Blaise Ronnau</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7227">Cason Lindsey</a>: Lindsey - Dec 10-3 9.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7229">Hunter Schroeder</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7230">Blayze Standley</a>: Standley - Dec 2-0 10.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7240">Cade Lindsey</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7248">Matthew Rodriguez</a>: Lindsey - TF 15-0 11.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7237">Ryan Tiers</a>: Westmoreland - Dec 6-1 12.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7220">Tereus Henry</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7242">Ryan Patterson</a>: Henry - TF 18-3 13.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7218">Tony Caldwell</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7251">Tra Barrientes</a>: Barrientes - Dec 9-4 14.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7247">Drew Bell</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7238">Jacob Mitchell</a>: Mitchell - Maj 15-7 15.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7219">Rhett Edmonson</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7249">Drew Burgoon</a>: Edmonson - Dec 5-4 16.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7221">Clint Herrick</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7227">Cason Lindsey</a>: Lindsey - Dec 7-1 17.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7230">Blayze Standley</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7232">Juan Urbina</a>: Standley - Dec 9-8 18.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7235">Bryce Westmoreland</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7220">Tereus Henry</a>: Henry - Dec 6-0 The Tigers open the 2022-23 season at Monster Match in Denver, Colorado, where they will face Northern Colorado University in a dual at 3 p.m. mountain time, 4 p.m. central on November 4. The event is being held at the National Western Events Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🤼 Tigers open season with Black and Gold Scrimmage

HAYS - The Hays High boys soccer team wrapped up their regular season with
a win. The Indians defeated the Wichita Classical School 3-1 to finish with a 10-5-1 record.

HHS will find out Saturday who and exactly when they play in next week’s
regionals.

Hays PostHAYS - The Hays High boys soccer team wrapped up their regular season with
a win. The Indians defeated the Wichita Classical School 3-1 to finish with a 10-5-1 record.HHS will find out Saturday who and exactly when they play in next week’s
regionals.

⚽ HHS closes out regular season with a win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Most teams around the NFL are getting banged up and losing players at about this point in the season.

The Kansas City Chiefs are getting ready to welcome a whole bunch back.

Tops on the list is first-round pick Trent McDuffie, who earned the start at cornerback for Week 1 but who promptly hurt his hamstring in a win in Arizona. McDuffie was placed on injured reserve and returned to practice last week, starting a window in which the Chiefs must either activate him or place him on the season-ending IR list.

He could be activated as soon as Sunday against San Francisco.

McDuffie could be joined on the field by starting linebacker Willie Gay Jr., who has spent the past week shaking off the rust following a four-game suspension for an off-the-field incident that occurred earlier this year.

It all gives Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo his most complete bunch since breaking training camp.

“Both of them looked good to me,” Spagnuolo said Thursday. “I go off what (Chiefs trainer) Rick Burkholder says in Trent's case, and Willie is just a ball of energy. He can be at 100 miles an hour, no matter what. He's rusty — he hasn't been here in a month. We have to shake that off. But we have to get them out there and get rolling.”

The Chiefs (4-2) have made do with fill-ins during a tough early part of the schedule.

At cornerback, where Rashad Fenton is nursing a hamstring injury, the Chiefs have relied on two other rookies in Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams. And if you appreciate learning the ropes in a trial-by-fire manner, those two have faced the following QBs: Kyler Murray, Justin Herbert, Matt Ryan, Tom Brady, Derek Carr and Josh Allen.

They've certainly taken their lumps. Williams in particular had a tough night against Allen, getting burned for a couple of touchdowns in a 24-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. But they've also gained valuable experience, and that should prove to be beneficial regardless of whether McDuffie returns this week or following Kansas City's bye.

In fact, given how little McDuffie has played this season, you could say Spagnuolo knows more about his other rookies.

“I do think he's a good football player. I don't think we would have inserted him (as a starter) if he wasn't,” Spagnuolo said. “You never know how a young guy is going to react to injury. He's fully in tune, though. He doesn't have to be at Saturday night meetings, but he wanted to be at every one. He would drive himself over. That's the kind of guys he is.”

The kind of player Gay is: fast and aggressive. And while Darius Harris filled in admirably at linebacker over the past month, the reality is Gay was in the starting lineup over him for a reason. He had 16 tackles in just the first two games.

“He brings a lot of speed,” Spagnuolo said, “but I will say this: I thought Darius did a nice job. Everybody has their strengths and their weaknesses, and Darius brought his assets, how hard he plays and how cerebral he plays. And with Willie, you've seen Willie — he runs around and makes explosive plays.”

Even without McDuffie and Gay, the Chiefs have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, despite facing some of the league's top offenses; holding the Bills to 24 points was quite a feat. But the hope is that getting two of their better players back on the field will allow the Chiefs to become one of the league's best during the second half of the season.

“I think the guys are playing good,” Spagnuolo said, “but I hope we're getting better at the end.”

NOTES: RG Joe Thuney (ankle) and DE Mike Danna (calf) returned after missing Wednesday's practice. ... Special teams coach Dave Toub acknowledged the struggles Kansas City has had in the return game so far this season. “We're behind where we need to be right now,” he said. “I'm not really ever satisfied in the return game, but punt and kick return, we have to be better.” ... Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is likewise unsatisfied with the running game, which produced just 68 yards against Buffalo. “I'm not going to make any excuses,” he said. “Those guys just played better than we did.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Most teams around the NFL are getting banged up and losing players at about this point in the season.The Kansas City Chiefs are getting ready to welcome a whole bunch back.Tops on the list is first-round pick Trent McDuffie, who earned the start at cornerback for Week 1 but who promptly hurt his hamstring in a win in Arizona. McDuffie was placed on injured reserve and returned to practice last week, starting a window in which the Chiefs must either activate him or place him on the season-ending IR list.He could be activated as soon as Sunday against San Francisco.McDuffie could be joined on the field by starting linebacker Willie Gay Jr., who has spent the past week shaking off the rust following a four-game suspension for an off-the-field incident that occurred earlier this year.It all gives Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo his most complete bunch since breaking training camp.“Both of them looked good to me,” Spagnuolo said Thursday. “I go off what (Chiefs trainer) Rick Burkholder says in Trent's case, and Willie is just a ball of energy. He can be at 100 miles an hour, no matter what. He's rusty — he hasn't been here in a month. We have to shake that off. But we have to get them out there and get rolling.”The Chiefs (4-2) have made do with fill-ins during a tough early part of the schedule.At cornerback, where Rashad Fenton is nursing a hamstring injury, the Chiefs have relied on two other rookies in Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams. And if you appreciate learning the ropes in a trial-by-fire manner, those two have faced the following QBs: Kyler Murray, Justin Herbert, Matt Ryan, Tom Brady, Derek Carr and Josh Allen.They've certainly taken their lumps. Williams in particular had a tough night against Allen, getting burned for a couple of touchdowns in a 24-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills. But they've also gained valuable experience, and that should prove to be beneficial regardless of whether McDuffie returns this week or following Kansas City's bye.In fact, given how little McDuffie has played this season, you could say Spagnuolo knows more about his other rookies.“I do think he's a good football player. I don't think we would have inserted him (as a starter) if he wasn't,” Spagnuolo said. “You never know how a young guy is going to react to injury. He's fully in tune, though. He doesn't have to be at Saturday night meetings, but he wanted to be at every one. He would drive himself over. That's the kind of guys he is.”The kind of player Gay is: fast and aggressive. And while Darius Harris filled in admirably at linebacker over the past month, the reality is Gay was in the starting lineup over him for a reason. He had 16 tackles in just the first two games.“He brings a lot of speed,” Spagnuolo said, “but I will say this: I thought Darius did a nice job. Everybody has their strengths and their weaknesses, and Darius brought his assets, how hard he plays and how cerebral he plays. And with Willie, you've seen Willie — he runs around and makes explosive plays.”Even without McDuffie and Gay, the Chiefs have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, despite facing some of the league's top offenses; holding the Bills to 24 points was quite a feat. But the hope is that getting two of their better players back on the field will allow the Chiefs to become one of the league's best during the second half of the season.“I think the guys are playing good,” Spagnuolo said, “but I hope we're getting better at the end.”NOTES: RG Joe Thuney (ankle) and DE Mike Danna (calf) returned after missing Wednesday's practice. ... Special teams coach Dave Toub acknowledged the struggles Kansas City has had in the return game so far this season. “We're behind where we need to be right now,” he said. “I'm not really ever satisfied in the return game, but punt and kick return, we have to be better.” ... Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is likewise unsatisfied with the running game, which produced just 68 yards against Buffalo. “I'm not going to make any excuses,” he said. “Those guys just played better than we did.”

🏈Chiefs set to welcome back 2 key defensive players vs 49ers

The Hays Soccer Club’s U12 Thunder went 3-1 at the Nightmare on 17th&nbsp;Street tournament last weekend in Topeka. This tournament has a Halloween theme and encourages teams to dress in costume. Hays Thunder decided to play the first two games as the Hays Minions coached by Gru (pictured above). 

The Thunder started round-robin play Saturday against SJSC Cyclones 2011 from Saint Joseph, Mo. This was a rematch from Thunder’s first tournament in KC that ended in a 4-2 victory. After an initial close first period, Thunder struck first with a goal from Joey Fisher followed by a second goal from Mason Zimmerman. Expecting a close match Thunder kept the pressure up and picked up another goal from Fisher before the Cyclones answered with a goal of their own to finish the first period. The second period was all Thunder with consecutive goals from Dalton&nbsp;Herrman, Noah&nbsp;DeBay and Emery Zimmerman. Thunder finished the match with another goal from&nbsp;Herrman&nbsp;before the Cyclones could answer with their own goal to finish the match 7-2. The match saw shots on goal from Austin&nbsp;Liles(2), Dalton&nbsp;Herrman(6), Emery Zimmerman(3), Joey Fisher(7), Jace&nbsp;Herbers(1), Mason Zimmerman(1), Noah&nbsp;DeBey(1), and Preston Dinkel(2). Logan Cunningham finished with 8 saves with Noah&nbsp;DeBey&nbsp;recording a save in the goal area preventing a Cyclones score.

The second match was another rematch from an earlier KC tournament facing Topeka Soccer Club’s 2011B White Chelsea team. Another close match was expected, and the Thunder pressed early to pick up a goal by Col Lonsdale off a Joey Fisher assist. The match was hard fought with both sides showing aggressive play. Thunder added another goal from Fisher with an assist by Emery Zimmerman to go up 2-0. A hard challenge and tough call resulted in a red card and forced the Thunder to play a man down for the remainder of the game. Just before the end of the first period, Chelsea found the back of the net bringing the score to 2-1. The second period began with another goal from Chelsea to tie the game at 2-2. The boys battled back and made that early second-period Chelsea goal their last with incredible defensive play and clutch saves by keeper Jace&nbsp;Herbers. Midway through the second period Joey Fisher scored Thunder’s 3rd&nbsp;goal of the match to take the lead. The defensive battle continued through the rest of the match securing a Thunder win. The match ended with shots on goal from Austin&nbsp;Liles(3), Col Lonsdale(1), Dalton&nbsp;Herrman(2), Joey Fisher(3), Logan Cunningham(2), and Mason Zimmerman(1). Keeper Jace&nbsp;Herbers&nbsp;recorded 13 saves.

Sunday morning Thunder faced&nbsp;PiperSC&nbsp;2011/12 Purple from Kansas City, KS. The match started with two quick goals from Thunder by Dalton&nbsp;Herrman&nbsp;and Joey Fisher.&nbsp;PiperSCanswered with a goal of their own before Fisher found the back of the net for a second time ending the first period 3-1. The second period started with a Fisher goal from an Austin Liles assist bringing their lead to 4-1. From there Thunder’s defense started to breakdown with&nbsp;PiperSC&nbsp;quickly scoring 3 goals to tie the match halfway through the second period. After a defensive battle to finish out the match&nbsp;PiperSC&nbsp;scored towards the end of the second period to take the match 5-4. The match saw shots on goal from Austin&nbsp;Liles(1), Dalton&nbsp;Herrman(5), Joey Fisher(6), and Mason Zimmerman(1). Logan Cunningham recorded 10 saves throughout the match.&nbsp;

For the final game in the round-robin tournament Thunder needed to win to have a chance to claim the title. To stay in the running for first place they need to win by at least a 4-goal margin for a potential tiebreaker. Thunder faced a well-coached Danger FC U12 Premier from Junction City, KS. With a short break between games and the team back to full strength, the boys showed up ready to play and jumped out to a quick 1-0 with a Joey Fisher goal from a Dalton&nbsp;Herrmanassist. Fisher followed up with another goal bringing the score to 2-0 before Preston Dinkel and Logan Cunningham joined the action with a goal each for Thunder to jump to a 4-0 lead. Danger closed out the first period with a goal of their own preventing a shutout (another potential tiebreaker). Quick into the second period Dalton&nbsp;Herrman&nbsp;and Austin Liles found the back of the net bringing Thunder’s&nbsp;lead&nbsp;to 6-1 securing the 4-goal margin the team needed. Thunder wasn’t done yet with&nbsp;Herrman&nbsp;finding the back of the net again and Jace&nbsp;Herbers&nbsp;picking up the final goal ending the match 8-1. The match saw shots on goal from Austin&nbsp;Liles(2), Col Lonsdale(1), Dalton&nbsp;Herrman(5), Emery Zimmerman(5), Joey Fisher(4), Jace&nbsp;Herbers(1), Logan Cunningham(3), Mason Zimmerman(1), Nick&nbsp;Penka(2), and Preston Dinkel(2). Jace&nbsp;Herbersrecorded 7 saves in the match with Joey Fisher recording 1 after taking over keeper duties late in the second period.

Both Thunder and Topeka Soccer Club’s Chelsea ended round-robin play with a 3-1 record with Thunder having the tiebreaker by beating Chelsea head-to-head securing Thunder’s third gold trophy for the season. Thunder finished their season 14-4-1 through 5 tournaments. They took home first-place finishes at the Wichita Open (Wichita), Fall Kickoff Challenge (Overland Park), and Nightmare on 17th&nbsp;Street (Topeka) tournaments and a second-place finish at the Challenger Sports Invitational (Overland Park). The Thunder will be back in action for the Spring soccer season.&nbsp;

Hays Thunder is a Hays Soccer Club team in the U12 age division with players born in 2011 and 2012. Thunder is coached this season by Adam Fisher and Ty Berry.&nbsp;Founded in 2000, the Hays Soccer Club is organized as an educational and charitable organization to advance and foster the game of soccer among players under the age of nineteen years, as well as to promote sportsmanship and the development of the individual soccer players to the highest level of his/her ability.&nbsp;

Hays Soccer Club is adding players and forming new teams at all age levels. To find out more information message us on our Facebook Page &nbsp;(<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HaysSoccerClub/">https://www.facebook.com/HaysSoccerClub/</a>) or visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hayssoccerclub.com/">https://www.hayssoccerclub.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666129097420.jpeg" alt="Pictured front row from left: Emery Zimmerman, Nick Penka, Jace Herbers, Dalton Herrman, Preston Dinkel, and Col Lonsdale. Back row from left: Head Coach Adam Fisher, Joey Fisher, Lakin Desaire, Logan Cunningham, Austin Liles, Noah DeBey, Hudson Sultzer, and Mason Zimmerman" />
 <figcaption>Pictured front row from left: Emery Zimmerman, Nick Penka, Jace Herbers, Dalton Herrman, Preston Dinkel, and Col Lonsdale. Back row from left: Head Coach Adam Fisher, Joey Fisher, Lakin Desaire, Logan Cunningham, Austin Liles, Noah DeBey, Hudson Sultzer, and Mason Zimmerman</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedThe Hays Soccer Club’s U12 Thunder went 3-1 at the Nightmare on 17th&nbsp;Street tournament last weekend in Topeka. This tournament has a Halloween theme and encourages teams to dress in costume. Hays Thunder decided to play the first two games as the Hays Minions coached by Gru (pictured above). The Thunder started round-robin play Saturday against SJSC Cyclones 2011 from Saint Joseph, Mo. This was a rematch from Thunder’s first tournament in KC that ended in a 4-2 victory. After an initial close first period, Thunder struck first with a goal from Joey Fisher followed by a second goal from Mason Zimmerman. Expecting a close match Thunder kept the pressure up and picked up another goal from Fisher before the Cyclones answered with a goal of their own to finish the first period. The second period was all Thunder with consecutive goals from Dalton&nbsp;Herrman, Noah&nbsp;DeBay and Emery Zimmerman. Thunder finished the match with another goal from&nbsp;Herrman&nbsp;before the Cyclones could answer with their own goal to finish the match 7-2. The match saw shots on goal from Austin&nbsp;Liles(2), Dalton&nbsp;Herrman(6), Emery Zimmerman(3), Joey Fisher(7), Jace&nbsp;Herbers(1), Mason Zimmerman(1), Noah&nbsp;DeBey(1), and Preston Dinkel(2). Logan Cunningham finished with 8 saves with Noah&nbsp;DeBey&nbsp;recording a save in the goal area preventing a Cyclones score.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666129126189.jpeg" alt="Pictured from left: Lakin Desaire, Preston Dinkel, Noah DeBey, Joey Fisher, Col Lonsdale, Logan Cunningham, Emery Zimmerman, Dalton Herrman, Nick Penka, Hudson Sultzer, Mason Zimmerman, Austin Liles, and Jace Herbers. Not pictured Coach Adam Fisher" />
 <figcaption>Pictured from left: Lakin Desaire, Preston Dinkel, Noah DeBey, Joey Fisher, Col Lonsdale, Logan Cunningham, Emery Zimmerman, Dalton Herrman, Nick Penka, Hudson Sultzer, Mason Zimmerman, Austin Liles, and Jace Herbers. Not pictured Coach Adam Fisher</figcaption>
 </figure>The second match was another rematch from an earlier KC tournament facing Topeka Soccer Club’s 2011B White Chelsea team. Another close match was expected, and the Thunder pressed early to pick up a goal by Col Lonsdale off a Joey Fisher assist. The match was hard fought with both sides showing aggressive play. Thunder added another goal from Fisher with an assist by Emery Zimmerman to go up 2-0. A hard challenge and tough call resulted in a red card and forced the Thunder to play a man down for the remainder of the game. Just before the end of the first period, Chelsea found the back of the net bringing the score to 2-1. The second period began with another goal from Chelsea to tie the game at 2-2. The boys battled back and made that early second-period Chelsea goal their last with incredible defensive play and clutch saves by keeper Jace&nbsp;Herbers. Midway through the second period Joey Fisher scored Thunder’s 3rd&nbsp;goal of the match to take the lead. The defensive battle continued through the rest of the match securing a Thunder win. The match ended with shots on goal from Austin&nbsp;Liles(3), Col Lonsdale(1), Dalton&nbsp;Herrman(2), Joey Fisher(3), Logan Cunningham(2), and Mason Zimmerman(1). Keeper Jace&nbsp;Herbers&nbsp;recorded 13 saves.Sunday morning Thunder faced&nbsp;PiperSC&nbsp;2011/12 Purple from Kansas City, KS. The match started with two quick goals from Thunder by Dalton&nbsp;Herrman&nbsp;and Joey Fisher.&nbsp;PiperSCanswered with a goal of their own before Fisher found the back of the net for a second time ending the first period 3-1. The second period started with a Fisher goal from an Austin Liles assist bringing their lead to 4-1. From there Thunder’s defense started to breakdown with&nbsp;PiperSC&nbsp;quickly scoring 3 goals to tie the match halfway through the second period. After a defensive battle to finish out the match&nbsp;PiperSC&nbsp;scored towards the end of the second period to take the match 5-4. The match saw shots on goal from Austin&nbsp;Liles(1), Dalton&nbsp;Herrman(5), Joey Fisher(6), and Mason Zimmerman(1). Logan Cunningham recorded 10 saves throughout the match.&nbsp;For the final game in the round-robin tournament Thunder needed to win to have a chance to claim the title. To stay in the running for first place they need to win by at least a 4-goal margin for a potential tiebreaker. Thunder faced a well-coached Danger FC U12 Premier from Junction City, KS. With a short break between games and the team back to full strength, the boys showed up ready to play and jumped out to a quick 1-0 with a Joey Fisher goal from a Dalton&nbsp;Herrmanassist. Fisher followed up with another goal bringing the score to 2-0 before Preston Dinkel and Logan Cunningham joined the action with a goal each for Thunder to jump to a 4-0 lead. Danger closed out the first period with a goal of their own preventing a shutout (another potential tiebreaker). Quick into the second period Dalton&nbsp;Herrman&nbsp;and Austin Liles found the back of the net bringing Thunder’s&nbsp;lead&nbsp;to 6-1 securing the 4-goal margin the team needed. Thunder wasn’t done yet with&nbsp;Herrman&nbsp;finding the back of the net again and Jace&nbsp;Herbers&nbsp;picking up the final goal ending the match 8-1. The match saw shots on goal from Austin&nbsp;Liles(2), Col Lonsdale(1), Dalton&nbsp;Herrman(5), Emery Zimmerman(5), Joey Fisher(4), Jace&nbsp;Herbers(1), Logan Cunningham(3), Mason Zimmerman(1), Nick&nbsp;Penka(2), and Preston Dinkel(2). Jace&nbsp;Herbersrecorded 7 saves in the match with Joey Fisher recording 1 after taking over keeper duties late in the second period.Both Thunder and Topeka Soccer Club’s Chelsea ended round-robin play with a 3-1 record with Thunder having the tiebreaker by beating Chelsea head-to-head securing Thunder’s third gold trophy for the season. Thunder finished their season 14-4-1 through 5 tournaments. They took home first-place finishes at the Wichita Open (Wichita), Fall Kickoff Challenge (Overland Park), and Nightmare on 17th&nbsp;Street (Topeka) tournaments and a second-place finish at the Challenger Sports Invitational (Overland Park). The Thunder will be back in action for the Spring soccer season.&nbsp;Hays Thunder is a Hays Soccer Club team in the U12 age division with players born in 2011 and 2012. Thunder is coached this season by Adam Fisher and Ty Berry.&nbsp;Founded in 2000, the Hays Soccer Club is organized as an educational and charitable organization to advance and foster the game of soccer among players under the age of nineteen years, as well as to promote sportsmanship and the development of the individual soccer players to the highest level of his/her ability.&nbsp;Hays Soccer Club is adding players and forming new teams at all age levels. To find out more information message us on our Facebook Page &nbsp;(<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HaysSoccerClub/">https://www.facebook.com/HaysSoccerClub/</a>) or visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hayssoccerclub.com/">https://www.hayssoccerclub.com</a>.

Hays Soccer Club U12 Thunder finish season with Topeka gold

TOPEKA - The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Week 7 Volleyball Rankings. Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 17. This is the final week of rankings for the 2022 season.

Class 6A 1. Washburn Rural 38-1 (1) 2. Olathe Northwest 25-7 (2) 3. Blue Valley Northwest 23-10 (4) 4. Blue Valley 26-9 (8) 5. Blue Valley North 19-10 (7) 6. Shawnee Mission Northwest 24-9 (6) 7. Mill Valley 28-8 (5) 8. Olathe West 24-6 (3) 9. Wichita Northwest 31-4 (10) 10. Blue Valley West 21-13 (9)

Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 32-3 (1) 2. St. James Academy 31-3 (2) 3. Topeka-Seaman 28-8 (3) 4. Lansing 24-8 (4) 5. Bishop Carroll 26-9 (7) 6. Andover Central 30-7 (8) 7. Maize South 29-5 (6) 8. Hutchinson 28-7 (5) 9. Spring Hill 22-12 (NR) 10. Goddard-Eisenhower 27-10 (10)

Class 4A 1. Andale 35-0 (1) 2. Baldwin 29-3 (2) 3. Circle 30-4 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 14-21 (4) 5. Clay Center 23-10 (7) 6. Rock Creek 23-10 (6) 7. Paola 23-11 (5) 8. Tonganoxie 20-14 (9) 9. Eudora 20-13 (8) 10. Abilene 20-16 (NR)

Class 3A 1. Nemaha Central 37-1 (1) 2. Heritage Christian 27-7 (3) 3. Cheney 30-4 (2) 4. Beloit 29-5 (4) 5. Riverton 32-2 (5) 6. Rossville 30-5 (7) 7. Goodland 33-3 (6) 8. Smoky Valley 27-8 (8) 9. Silver Lake 24-9 (9) 10. Phillipsburg 28-7 (10)

Class 2A 1. Hillsboro 34-1 (1) 2. Sedgwick 34-0 (2) 3. Smith Center 33-4 (3) 4. Ellinwood 32-3 (4) 5. Inman 29-5 (5) 6. Garden Plain 25-9 (6) 7. Berean Academy 27-6 (7) 8. Ell-Saline 27-8 (9) 9. Jefferson County North 25-8 (NR) 10. Hoxie 26-9 (10)

Class 1A – Division 1 1. Little River 32-4 (2) 2. Spearville 25-4 (3) 3. Pretty Prairie 32-4 (1) 4. South Gray 29-5 (5) 5. Doniphan West 31-5 (4) 6. Flinthills 34-2 (6) 7. Sylvan-Lucas 34-2 (7) 8. Centralia 29-9 (8) 9. Kiowa County 23-9 (10) 10. St. Francis 26-9 (9)

Class 1A – Division 2 1. Attica 33-3 (1) 2. Hanover 30-5 (3) 3. Lebo 35-1 (2) 4. Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton 28-7 (4) 5. St. Paul 30-6 (5) 6. Southern Coffey County 28-7 (7) 7. Greeley County 25-10 (6) 8. Coldwater-South Central 21-11 (10) 9. Hutchinson-Central Christian 23-10 (8) 10. Golden Plains 25-11 (9)

KVA ReleaseTOPEKA - The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Week 7 Volleyball Rankings. Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 17. This is the final week of rankings for the 2022 season.Class 6A 1. Washburn Rural 38-1 (1) 2. Olathe Northwest 25-7 (2) 3. Blue Valley Northwest 23-10 (4) 4. Blue Valley 26-9 (8) 5. Blue Valley North 19-10 (7) 6. Shawnee Mission Northwest 24-9 (6) 7. Mill Valley 28-8 (5) 8. Olathe West 24-6 (3) 9. Wichita Northwest 31-4 (10) 10. Blue Valley West 21-13 (9)Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 32-3 (1) 2. St. James Academy 31-3 (2) 3. Topeka-Seaman 28-8 (3) 4. Lansing 24-8 (4) 5. Bishop Carroll 26-9 (7) 6. Andover Central 30-7 (8) 7. Maize South 29-5 (6) 8. Hutchinson 28-7 (5) 9. Spring Hill 22-12 (NR) 10. Goddard-Eisenhower 27-10 (10)Class 4A 1. Andale 35-0 (1) 2. Baldwin 29-3 (2) 3. Circle 30-4 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 14-21 (4) 5. Clay Center 23-10 (7) 6. Rock Creek 23-10 (6) 7. Paola 23-11 (5) 8. Tonganoxie 20-14 (9) 9. Eudora 20-13 (8) 10. Abilene 20-16 (NR)Class 3A 1. Nemaha Central 37-1 (1) 2. Heritage Christian 27-7 (3) 3. Cheney 30-4 (2) 4. Beloit 29-5 (4) 5. Riverton 32-2 (5) 6. Rossville 30-5 (7) 7. Goodland 33-3 (6) 8. Smoky Valley 27-8 (8) 9. Silver Lake 24-9 (9) 10. Phillipsburg 28-7 (10)Class 2A 1. Hillsboro 34-1 (1) 2. Sedgwick 34-0 (2) 3. Smith Center 33-4 (3) 4. Ellinwood 32-3 (4) 5. Inman 29-5 (5) 6. Garden Plain 25-9 (6) 7. Berean Academy 27-6 (7) 8. Ell-Saline 27-8 (9) 9. Jefferson County North 25-8 (NR) 10. Hoxie 26-9 (10)Class 1A – Division 1 1. Little River 32-4 (2) 2. Spearville 25-4 (3) 3. Pretty Prairie 32-4 (1) 4. South Gray 29-5 (5) 5. Doniphan West 31-5 (4) 6. Flinthills 34-2 (6) 7. Sylvan-Lucas 34-2 (7) 8. Centralia 29-9 (8) 9. Kiowa County 23-9 (10) 10. St. Francis 26-9 (9)Class 1A – Division 2 1. Attica 33-3 (1) 2. Hanover 30-5 (3) 3. Lebo 35-1 (2) 4. Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton 28-7 (4) 5. St. Paul 30-6 (5) 6. Southern Coffey County 28-7 (7) 7. Greeley County 25-10 (6) 8. Coldwater-South Central 21-11 (10) 9. Hutchinson-Central Christian 23-10 (8) 10. Golden Plains 25-11 (9)

🏐 KVA releases week seven rankings

INDIANAPOLIS – The Fort Hays State women's soccer team is among the 10 teams listed in the first release of NCAA Region Rankings on Wednesday. For the first release of region rankings, the NCAA is listing its top 10 teams by region alphabetically currently being considered for selection to the NCAA Tournament. The list of 10 teams can change week to week as more results affect the formulas for consideration. Fort Hays State is in good shape at this point, remaining unbeaten through 16 games this season at 9-0-7 overall. According to the report for the Central Region located at the bottom of the region rankings page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer-women/d2/regional-rankings">NCAA.com</a>, Fort Hays State has the fifth-best In-Region RPI and fourth-best Division II Performance Indicator value in the Central Region. Central Missouri owns the highest in-region RPI and performance indicator. Fort Hays State is seeking its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since the 2016 season, when it made a run all the way to the Central Region Final (Round of 16). Eight teams from the Central Region will be selected to compete in the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament following the conclusion of conference tournaments. The region consists of teams from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and Great American Conference. Champions from each of the three conference tournaments within the region will receive automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. The MIAA has seven teams listed among the 10 in the region rankings as it stands right now, and the other three are from the NSIC. Though the GAC does not have a school in the top ten right now, one of its members will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by virtue of winning the conference tournament. Fort Hays State is 2-0-6 against the teams currently listed in the Central Region rankings. Region rankings released by United Soccer Coaches on a weekly basis up to this point have no bearing on NCAA Region Rankings. The NCAA Region Rankings are the only set of rankings used for national tournament consideration. Below is the list of 10 teams currently being considered in the Central Region. The NCAA lists the teams alphabetically and not by ranking.

Augustana (S.D.) 7-6-2 7-6-2 Bemidji State 9-1-4 9-1-4 Central Missouri1 3-1-2 13-1-2 Central Oklahoma 11-2-3 11-2-3 Emporia State 7-5-4 7-5-4 Fort Hays State 9-0-7 9-0-7 Minnesota State 10-1-4 10-1-4 Northeastern State 5-3-8 5-3-8 Northwest Missouri State 10-4-2 10-4-2 Washburn 10-4-2 10-4-2&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666263815161.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostINDIANAPOLIS – The Fort Hays State women's soccer team is among the 10 teams listed in the first release of NCAA Region Rankings on Wednesday. For the first release of region rankings, the NCAA is listing its top 10 teams by region alphabetically currently being considered for selection to the NCAA Tournament. The list of 10 teams can change week to week as more results affect the formulas for consideration. Fort Hays State is in good shape at this point, remaining unbeaten through 16 games this season at 9-0-7 overall. According to the report for the Central Region located at the bottom of the region rankings page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/soccer-women/d2/regional-rankings">NCAA.com</a>, Fort Hays State has the fifth-best In-Region RPI and fourth-best Division II Performance Indicator value in the Central Region. Central Missouri owns the highest in-region RPI and performance indicator. Fort Hays State is seeking its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since the 2016 season, when it made a run all the way to the Central Region Final (Round of 16). Eight teams from the Central Region will be selected to compete in the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament following the conclusion of conference tournaments. The region consists of teams from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, and Great American Conference. Champions from each of the three conference tournaments within the region will receive automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. The MIAA has seven teams listed among the 10 in the region rankings as it stands right now, and the other three are from the NSIC. Though the GAC does not have a school in the top ten right now, one of its members will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by virtue of winning the conference tournament. Fort Hays State is 2-0-6 against the teams currently listed in the Central Region rankings. Region rankings released by United Soccer Coaches on a weekly basis up to this point have no bearing on NCAA Region Rankings. The NCAA Region Rankings are the only set of rankings used for national tournament consideration. Below is the list of 10 teams currently being considered in the Central Region. The NCAA lists the teams alphabetically and not by ranking.Augustana (S.D.) 7-6-2 7-6-2 Bemidji State 9-1-4 9-1-4 Central Missouri1 3-1-2 13-1-2 Central Oklahoma 11-2-3 11-2-3 Emporia State 7-5-4 7-5-4 Fort Hays State 9-0-7 9-0-7 Minnesota State 10-1-4 10-1-4 Northeastern State 5-3-8 5-3-8 Northwest Missouri State 10-4-2 10-4-2 Washburn 10-4-2 10-4-2&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Tiger women listed in first NCAA II Central Region Rankings

HESSTON -&nbsp;The Hays High girls' golfers shot a final-round 349 and finished in fifth place at the 5A State Tournament at the Hesston Golf Course. Day one leader Kapuan Mt. Carmel won the team title by 25 shots over Emporia. 

The Indians had three finish in the top-20. Senior Katie Dinkel rebounded after an opening round 87 and shot a 7-over-par 78 on Tuesday and tied for ninth at 165. Junior Abbie Norris, who shot an 81 on Monday, closed with a 93 Tuesday and tied for 14th place. Sophomore Jaycee Oakley also shot a 93 Tuesday and tied for 18th.

Maize sophomore Kinslea Jones had rounds of 70 and 73 and won the individual title with a 143, two shots ahead of Kapaun Mt. Carmel's Meg Tilma.

Hays PostHESSTON -&nbsp;The Hays High girls' golfers shot a final-round 349 and finished in fifth place at the 5A State Tournament at the Hesston Golf Course. Day one leader Kapuan Mt. Carmel won the team title by 25 shots over Emporia. The Indians had three finish in the top-20. Senior Katie Dinkel rebounded after an opening round 87 and shot a 7-over-par 78 on Tuesday and tied for ninth at 165. Junior Abbie Norris, who shot an 81 on Monday, closed with a 93 Tuesday and tied for 14th place. Sophomore Jaycee Oakley also shot a 93 Tuesday and tied for 18th.Maize sophomore Kinslea Jones had rounds of 70 and 73 and won the individual title with a 143, two shots ahead of Kapaun Mt. Carmel's Meg Tilma.

⛳ HHS places three in top-20, finish 5th at 5A state

HUTCHINSON -&nbsp;TMP-Marian’s Ashley Hipp shot a 90 in Tuesday's final round of the 3-1A State Golf Tournament and tied for seventh at Carey Park in Hutchinson. The junior had a&nbsp; two-day total 176. Mykayla Romme
shot a final round 98 but finished outside the top-20. 

Plainville’s Emily Stamper fired a 90 in Tuesday's final round and tied for 16th with a two-day 186. Colby junior Anna Starbuck had Tuesday's lowest round. Her 74, which was the second lowest round of the tw0-day tournament, helped her finish in third place, 10 shots back of Collegiate’s Margaret
Ulrich who won the individual title.

 Pittsburg-Colgan finished first in the team standings with a 660, 57 shots better than second place Colby. Caney Valley finished third.

Hays PostHUTCHINSON -&nbsp;TMP-Marian’s Ashley Hipp shot a 90 in Tuesday's final round of the 3-1A State Golf Tournament and tied for seventh at Carey Park in Hutchinson. The junior had a&nbsp; two-day total 176. Mykayla Romme
shot a final round 98 but finished outside the top-20. Plainville’s Emily Stamper fired a 90 in Tuesday's final round and tied for 16th with a two-day 186. Colby junior Anna Starbuck had Tuesday's lowest round. Her 74, which was the second lowest round of the tw0-day tournament, helped her finish in third place, 10 shots back of Collegiate’s Margaret
Ulrich who won the individual title. Pittsburg-Colgan finished first in the team standings with a 660, 57 shots better than second place Colby. Caney Valley finished third.

⛳ TMP-Marian's Hipp, Plainville's Stamper finish in top-20 at 3-1A state

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women's Golf finished 12th as a team at the Midwest Fall Classic hosted by Northwest Missouri State University at Mozingo Lake Golf Course in Maryville, Mo. (Oct. 17-18).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6949">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6953">Aliyah North</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers, tying for 22nd&nbsp;individually with totals of 166. Lee posted the best round of any Tiger for the week with a 5-over par 77 on day two of the tournament. She had two birdies in the tournament and had one of the tournament's four eagles, carding a three on a 462-yard par five on the second day. She improved 12 strokes in the second round after an 89 to start the tournament. North posted rounds of 85 and 81 to reach her total of 166. She had the most birdies of any Tiger for the week with three. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;tied for 37th&nbsp;with rounds of 85 and 86. She had two birdies for the tournament, both occurring in the second round.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6952">Kerrigan Rudolph</a>&nbsp;tied for 82nd&nbsp;with rounds of 93 and 94, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6950">Ella McKee</a>&nbsp;tied for 96th&nbsp;with rounds of 100 and 99 and posted one birdie for the tournament. The Tigers shot a two-round total of 690 as a team. They improved 14 strokes as a team in the second round, posting totals of 352 and 338. Augustana won the tournament with a total of 634. Central Missouri was second at 648 and Nebraska-Kearney was third at 656. All three teams are in the Golfstat national rankings. Allison Comer of Nebraska-Kearney and Molly Stevens of Augustana tied for first place individually, both at 9-over par overall (153 total). The FHSU Women will wrap their fall schedule up next week at the Tulsa Cup in Tulsa, Okla. The tournament will take place at The Club at Forest Ridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666174922493.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays PostMARYVILLE, Mo. – Fort Hays State Women's Golf finished 12th as a team at the Midwest Fall Classic hosted by Northwest Missouri State University at Mozingo Lake Golf Course in Maryville, Mo. (Oct. 17-18).&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6949">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6953">Aliyah North</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers, tying for 22nd&nbsp;individually with totals of 166. Lee posted the best round of any Tiger for the week with a 5-over par 77 on day two of the tournament. She had two birdies in the tournament and had one of the tournament's four eagles, carding a three on a 462-yard par five on the second day. She improved 12 strokes in the second round after an 89 to start the tournament. North posted rounds of 85 and 81 to reach her total of 166. She had the most birdies of any Tiger for the week with three. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;tied for 37th&nbsp;with rounds of 85 and 86. She had two birdies for the tournament, both occurring in the second round.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6952">Kerrigan Rudolph</a>&nbsp;tied for 82nd&nbsp;with rounds of 93 and 94, while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6950">Ella McKee</a>&nbsp;tied for 96th&nbsp;with rounds of 100 and 99 and posted one birdie for the tournament. The Tigers shot a two-round total of 690 as a team. They improved 14 strokes as a team in the second round, posting totals of 352 and 338. Augustana won the tournament with a total of 634. Central Missouri was second at 648 and Nebraska-Kearney was third at 656. All three teams are in the Golfstat national rankings. Allison Comer of Nebraska-Kearney and Molly Stevens of Augustana tied for first place individually, both at 9-over par overall (153 total). The FHSU Women will wrap their fall schedule up next week at the Tulsa Cup in Tulsa, Okla. The tournament will take place at The Club at Forest Ridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ Lee and North lead Tiger women at Midwest Fall Classic

NEWTON, Kan. – The Fort Hays State men's golf team finished seventh at the Newman Invitational, held at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. Jackson Rader&nbsp;turned in a top-5 performance by tying for fourth individually at 5-over par overall to lead the Tigers. Rader carded 10 birdies over three rounds, posting rounds of 75, 73, and 73 at the par-72 course for a total of 221. He led the tournament in par-5 scoring, scoring 6-under par on the four par-5 holes on the course over three rounds. He tied for the second-most birdies in the tournament only behind Bennett Baldwin of Central Oklahoma with 12, who finished second individually at even par.

Maddux Mills&nbsp;tied for 35th&nbsp;individually with a total of 232. He shot rounds of 78, 74, and 80 and posted six birdies for the tournament. Tanner Copeland tied for 43rd&nbsp;at 234, shooting rounds of 78, 75, and 81 with seven birdies to his credit. Bryce Cowan and Parker Krob&nbsp;tied for 49th. Cowan reached his total of 236 with rounds of 89, 75, and then an even-par 72, while Krob shot rounds of 78, 77, and 81. Cowan had six birdies, all within the last two rounds of the tournament, while Krob had five throughout the tournament. The Tigers shot 912 as a team. A 297 in the second round was their lowest of the tournament, bookended by 309 and 306. Concordia-St. Paul won the tournament at 893. Missouri Southern was second with 896 and Northeastern State was third at 898. Jackson Cole of Arkansas Tech won the tournament individually at 1-under par overall. After going 1-over par in the first round, he shot a pair of 1-under rounds to claim the title. The FHSU Men finish the fall portion of their season at the Tulsa Cup next week in Tulsa, Okla. The tournament will take place at The Club at Indian Springs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsNEWTON, Kan. – The Fort Hays State men's golf team finished seventh at the Newman Invitational, held at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. Jackson Rader&nbsp;turned in a top-5 performance by tying for fourth individually at 5-over par overall to lead the Tigers. Rader carded 10 birdies over three rounds, posting rounds of 75, 73, and 73 at the par-72 course for a total of 221. He led the tournament in par-5 scoring, scoring 6-under par on the four par-5 holes on the course over three rounds. He tied for the second-most birdies in the tournament only behind Bennett Baldwin of Central Oklahoma with 12, who finished second individually at even par.Maddux Mills&nbsp;tied for 35th&nbsp;individually with a total of 232. He shot rounds of 78, 74, and 80 and posted six birdies for the tournament. Tanner Copeland tied for 43rd&nbsp;at 234, shooting rounds of 78, 75, and 81 with seven birdies to his credit. Bryce Cowan and Parker Krob&nbsp;tied for 49th. Cowan reached his total of 236 with rounds of 89, 75, and then an even-par 72, while Krob shot rounds of 78, 77, and 81. Cowan had six birdies, all within the last two rounds of the tournament, while Krob had five throughout the tournament. The Tigers shot 912 as a team. A 297 in the second round was their lowest of the tournament, bookended by 309 and 306. Concordia-St. Paul won the tournament at 893. Missouri Southern was second with 896 and Northeastern State was third at 898. Jackson Cole of Arkansas Tech won the tournament individually at 1-under par overall. After going 1-over par in the first round, he shot a pair of 1-under rounds to claim the title. The FHSU Men finish the fall portion of their season at the Tulsa Cup next week in Tulsa, Okla. The tournament will take place at The Club at Indian Springs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ Rader finishes in top-five, Tiger men seventh at Newman Invitational

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State women's soccer team is among the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll for the second week in a row, jumping up one spot to No. 22 in the latest edition of the poll released on Tuesday.

Fort Hays State decimated Missouri Southern 5-0 on Friday before playing to a 1-1 draw with No. 5 ranked Central Missouri in Hays. The Tigers remain unbeaten on the season at 9-0-7 overall and are currently hold a conference record of 4-0-5.

FHSU and UCM remain as the only teams representing the MIAA in the poll at No. 22 and No. 5 respectively. Central Oklahoma continues to receive votes in the poll.

Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll from October 18, 2022

1. Dallas Baptist 1 11-1-1 2. West Chester 2 13-0-0 3. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (Fla.) 3 9-0-4 4. Columbus State 4 12-1-1 5. Central Missouri 5 13-1-2 6. Grand Valley State 6 10-1-4 7. Western Washington 7 10-1-3 8. Saint Rose 11 11-0-3 9. Hawaii- Hilo 9 9-0-2 10. Colorado School of Mines 10 11-1-3 11. Catawba College 8 13-0-2 12. West Florida 13 12-2-1 13. McKendree 12 12-0-3 14. Minnesota State-Mankato 14 10-1-4 15. West Texas A&amp;M 17 11-1-2 16. Point Loma Nazarene 16 9-1-2 17. Franklin Pierce RV 11-2-1 18. West Virginia State 20 13-0-1 19. Mercy College 15 11-2-0 20. Mississippi College 25 12-2-1 21. Ashland 21 11-3-1 22. Fort Hays State 23 9-0-7 23. Bloomsburg 22 12-3-0 24. Flagler College RV 9-2-2 25. Northwest Nazarene RV 10-1-3

Records shown are through games of Oct. 16, 2022

Also receiving votes:&nbsp;Angelo State, Sonoma State, California State-Los Angeles, Chico State, Seattle Pacific, Nova Southeastern, Central Oklahoma, Adelphi, Frostburg State, Cedarville, Montevallo

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Fort Hays State women's soccer team is among the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll for the second week in a row, jumping up one spot to No. 22 in the latest edition of the poll released on Tuesday.Fort Hays State decimated Missouri Southern 5-0 on Friday before playing to a 1-1 draw with No. 5 ranked Central Missouri in Hays. The Tigers remain unbeaten on the season at 9-0-7 overall and are currently hold a conference record of 4-0-5.FHSU and UCM remain as the only teams representing the MIAA in the poll at No. 22 and No. 5 respectively. Central Oklahoma continues to receive votes in the poll.Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll from October 18, 20221. Dallas Baptist 1 11-1-1 2. West Chester 2 13-0-0 3. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (Fla.) 3 9-0-4 4. Columbus State 4 12-1-1 5. Central Missouri 5 13-1-2 6. Grand Valley State 6 10-1-4 7. Western Washington 7 10-1-3 8. Saint Rose 11 11-0-3 9. Hawaii- Hilo 9 9-0-2 10. Colorado School of Mines 10 11-1-3 11. Catawba College 8 13-0-2 12. West Florida 13 12-2-1 13. McKendree 12 12-0-3 14. Minnesota State-Mankato 14 10-1-4 15. West Texas A&amp;M 17 11-1-2 16. Point Loma Nazarene 16 9-1-2 17. Franklin Pierce RV 11-2-1 18. West Virginia State 20 13-0-1 19. Mercy College 15 11-2-0 20. Mississippi College 25 12-2-1 21. Ashland 21 11-3-1 22. Fort Hays State 23 9-0-7 23. Bloomsburg 22 12-3-0 24. Flagler College RV 9-2-2 25. Northwest Nazarene RV 10-1-3Records shown are through games of Oct. 16, 2022Also receiving votes:&nbsp;Angelo State, Sonoma State, California State-Los Angeles, Chico State, Seattle Pacific, Nova Southeastern, Central Oklahoma, Adelphi, Frostburg State, Cedarville, Montevallo

⚽ FHSU women move up a spot in national poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State defender Reilly Madden&nbsp;was named the MIAA Defender of the Week on Tuesday for her efforts in a pair of matches last week. Madden helped the No. 23 ranked Tigers to a 5-0 win over Missouri Southern before playing to a 1-1 tie with No. 5 ranked Central Missouri to remain unbeaten this season, now at 9-0-7 overall and 4-0-5 in the MIAA. In the win over Missouri Southern, Madden scored her second goal of the season and played all 90 minutes. She helped FHSU secure its 10th shutout this year by limiting MSSU to just six shots and one shot on goal. Madden then helped the Tigers limit Central Missouri to just eight shots in a draw, playing the entire 90 minutes once again. The Tiger captain has played all 1,440 minutes for the Tigers this season at center back and has helped the Tigers allow the fewest goals among MIAA teams this season (7). Madden joins Amaya Grace of (Offensive Athlete of the Week) and Caroline Faulkner (Goalkeeper of the Week), both of Central Oklahoma, as the weekly honorees from the conference office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State defender Reilly Madden&nbsp;was named the MIAA Defender of the Week on Tuesday for her efforts in a pair of matches last week. Madden helped the No. 23 ranked Tigers to a 5-0 win over Missouri Southern before playing to a 1-1 tie with No. 5 ranked Central Missouri to remain unbeaten this season, now at 9-0-7 overall and 4-0-5 in the MIAA. In the win over Missouri Southern, Madden scored her second goal of the season and played all 90 minutes. She helped FHSU secure its 10th shutout this year by limiting MSSU to just six shots and one shot on goal. Madden then helped the Tigers limit Central Missouri to just eight shots in a draw, playing the entire 90 minutes once again. The Tiger captain has played all 1,440 minutes for the Tigers this season at center back and has helped the Tigers allow the fewest goals among MIAA teams this season (7). Madden joins Amaya Grace of (Offensive Athlete of the Week) and Caroline Faulkner (Goalkeeper of the Week), both of Central Oklahoma, as the weekly honorees from the conference office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ FHSU's Madden named MIAA Defender of the Week honors

Fort Hays State Tiger football coach Chris Brown, tight end Leyton Cure and linebacker Makel Williams talked with the media Tuesday before they host Central Missouri Saturday in Hays.

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On this week's Tiger Talk, Voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock speaks with Fort Hays State University Head Football Coach Chris Brown about the latest in FHSU Football.

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert didn't throw a touchdown pass for the first time in 27 games. For once, it didn't matter thanks to the Los Angeles Chargers special teams.

Dustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/dustin-hopkins-gw-39-yard-fg-in-ot-sends-chargers-faithful-home-happy">39-yarder with 2:38 remaining in overtime</a>, as the Chargers rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos.

Hopkins, who injured a hamstring during the first half, grimaced as he kicked the ball and fell to the ground before being picked up by teammates. The ninth-year kicker was inactive for last week's game against Cleveland due to a quadriceps injury.

Hopkins' heroics were set up when Deane Leonard recovered a muffed punt at the Denver 28-yard line.

Herbert, who is still recovering from fractured rib cartilage from a hit one month ago, appreciated Hopkins being able to gut it out.

“We’ve got so much respect for him. For him to go out there and play and put up with some pain like that, it was great to see,” said Herbert, whose 56 attempts without a TD pass is an NFL record in a win.

Coach Brandon Staley said Hopkins' hamstring kind of cramped up early, but started to loosen up during the second half.

“You can’t say enough about him hanging in there," Staley said. "At the end we had no choice. We were going to kick no matter what.”

Hopkins has five games with four or more field goals. It is also the first OT game-winner of his career.

“I was trying to focus on a little backswing and just get through the ball. And that was it,” Hopkins said. “I wasn’t thinking about the circumstance or anything like that.”

The Chargers have won three straight to improve to 4-2. They are tied with Kansas City atop the AFC West. It is the first time in franchise history they have rallied from a double-digit deficit at the end of the first quarter to win.

Los Angeles was down 14-3 at the end of the first quarter last Sunday in Cleveland before pulling out a 30-28 win.

This game appeared to be headed toward a tie until Denver's Montrell Washington muffed JK Scott's punt at the Broncos 32-yard line. It was recovered by Deane Leonard at the 28.

Washington called for a fair catch, but Denver safety P.J. Locke didn't hear Washington and tried to block Ja'Sir Taylor when Locke bumped into Washington.

“I just saw the returner running up, he was kind of relaxed, and then his teammate was just standing there," Taylor said. "At first, if you go back, I paused a little bit, and then it just clicked in my head like, ‘Oh, just throw him onto the returner.’ And it happened, and the ball came out.”

Herbert, who completed 37 of 57 for 238 yards and an interception, passed to Mike Williams for 9 yards on third-and-12 from the Denver 30 to get Hopkins closer.

Russell Wilson was 15 of 28 for 188 yards and a touchdown for the Broncos (2-4), who dropped a game in overtime for the second straight week.

“We felt like we could have won the game, and then we had the fluke play at the end. It didn’t work out, but everybody is together,” Wilson said.

Denver jumped out to a 10-0 lead with scores on the first two drives. Brandon McManus was good from 51 yards midway through the first, and Wilson found a wide-open&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-wilson-s-39-yard-loft-to-dulcich-nets-te-s-first-nfl-td">Greg Dulcich for a 39-yard touchdown</a>&nbsp;with 1:49 remaining in the quarter.

Dulcich's TD was the first of his career and the Broncos' first in 87 minutes, 54 seconds.

The Chargers answered on their ensuing possession, putting together a 15-play, 82-yard drive that was capped by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/austin-ekeler-enters-beast-mode-on-bruising-6-yard-td-run">Austin Ekeler's 6-yard run up the middle</a>&nbsp;with his linemen helping him get across the goal line.

Following a Denver three-and-out, Los Angeles evened it at 10 on Hopkins' 37-yard field goal with 53 seconds remaining in the half.

The Broncos were not content to run out the clock though. KJ Hamler hauled in a 47-yard pass to the LA 28. Denver got to the Chargers 9 before McManus was good from 27 yards.

The Chargers tied it on their first drive of the third quarter when Hopkins split the uprights from 31 yards.

The teams traded field goals in the fourth quarter. McManus was good from 48 yards after Baron Browning picked off Herbert. The Chargers answered with Hopkins making it from 35.

“This is very disappointing,” Denver coach Nathaniel Hackett said. “We had some opportunities there, and we’ve got to execute at a higher level. We’ve got to come up with some better plays.”

Herbert had a 26-game TD pass streak snapped. It was the third-best run in franchise history and second-longest active streak in the league.

The teams combined for 19 penalties and a season-high 240 yards. The Broncos were flagged 10 times for 151 yards, the 24th time since 2000 a team has drawn more than 150 penalty yards, according to TruMedia.

The Broncos had four pass interference calls for 87 yards.

Ron Torbert’s crew had been conservative coming into the game. In their four previous contests this season, they averaged 12 flags for 92.8 yards.

Wilson's first nine completions were to nine different players. According to the NFL, he is the first player to complete his first nine attempts of a game to nine different receivers since at least 1991, when play-by-play data was first recorded.

Chargers: RB Joshua Kelley suffered a knee injury in the first quarter and did not return.

Broncos: Hackett said CB Essang Bassey (hamstring) and LB Aaron Patrick (knee) were sidelined during the game.

Broncos: Host the surprising New York Jets on Sunday.

Chargers: Host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert didn't throw a touchdown pass for the first time in 27 games. For once, it didn't matter thanks to the Los Angeles Chargers special teams.Dustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/dustin-hopkins-gw-39-yard-fg-in-ot-sends-chargers-faithful-home-happy">39-yarder with 2:38 remaining in overtime</a>, as the Chargers rallied for a 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos.Hopkins, who injured a hamstring during the first half, grimaced as he kicked the ball and fell to the ground before being picked up by teammates. The ninth-year kicker was inactive for last week's game against Cleveland due to a quadriceps injury.Hopkins' heroics were set up when Deane Leonard recovered a muffed punt at the Denver 28-yard line.Herbert, who is still recovering from fractured rib cartilage from a hit one month ago, appreciated Hopkins being able to gut it out.“We’ve got so much respect for him. For him to go out there and play and put up with some pain like that, it was great to see,” said Herbert, whose 56 attempts without a TD pass is an NFL record in a win.Coach Brandon Staley said Hopkins' hamstring kind of cramped up early, but started to loosen up during the second half.“You can’t say enough about him hanging in there," Staley said. "At the end we had no choice. We were going to kick no matter what.”Hopkins has five games with four or more field goals. It is also the first OT game-winner of his career.“I was trying to focus on a little backswing and just get through the ball. And that was it,” Hopkins said. “I wasn’t thinking about the circumstance or anything like that.”The Chargers have won three straight to improve to 4-2. They are tied with Kansas City atop the AFC West. It is the first time in franchise history they have rallied from a double-digit deficit at the end of the first quarter to win.Los Angeles was down 14-3 at the end of the first quarter last Sunday in Cleveland before pulling out a 30-28 win.This game appeared to be headed toward a tie until Denver's Montrell Washington muffed JK Scott's punt at the Broncos 32-yard line. It was recovered by Deane Leonard at the 28.Washington called for a fair catch, but Denver safety P.J. Locke didn't hear Washington and tried to block Ja'Sir Taylor when Locke bumped into Washington.“I just saw the returner running up, he was kind of relaxed, and then his teammate was just standing there," Taylor said. "At first, if you go back, I paused a little bit, and then it just clicked in my head like, ‘Oh, just throw him onto the returner.’ And it happened, and the ball came out.”Herbert, who completed 37 of 57 for 238 yards and an interception, passed to Mike Williams for 9 yards on third-and-12 from the Denver 30 to get Hopkins closer.Russell Wilson was 15 of 28 for 188 yards and a touchdown for the Broncos (2-4), who dropped a game in overtime for the second straight week.“We felt like we could have won the game, and then we had the fluke play at the end. It didn’t work out, but everybody is together,” Wilson said.Denver jumped out to a 10-0 lead with scores on the first two drives. Brandon McManus was good from 51 yards midway through the first, and Wilson found a wide-open&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-wilson-s-39-yard-loft-to-dulcich-nets-te-s-first-nfl-td">Greg Dulcich for a 39-yard touchdown</a>&nbsp;with 1:49 remaining in the quarter.Dulcich's TD was the first of his career and the Broncos' first in 87 minutes, 54 seconds.The Chargers answered on their ensuing possession, putting together a 15-play, 82-yard drive that was capped by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/austin-ekeler-enters-beast-mode-on-bruising-6-yard-td-run">Austin Ekeler's 6-yard run up the middle</a>&nbsp;with his linemen helping him get across the goal line.Following a Denver three-and-out, Los Angeles evened it at 10 on Hopkins' 37-yard field goal with 53 seconds remaining in the half.The Broncos were not content to run out the clock though. KJ Hamler hauled in a 47-yard pass to the LA 28. Denver got to the Chargers 9 before McManus was good from 27 yards.The Chargers tied it on their first drive of the third quarter when Hopkins split the uprights from 31 yards.The teams traded field goals in the fourth quarter. McManus was good from 48 yards after Baron Browning picked off Herbert. The Chargers answered with Hopkins making it from 35.“This is very disappointing,” Denver coach Nathaniel Hackett said. “We had some opportunities there, and we’ve got to execute at a higher level. We’ve got to come up with some better plays.”IT'S OVERHerbert had a 26-game TD pass streak snapped. It was the third-best run in franchise history and second-longest active streak in the league.FLAG NIGHTThe teams combined for 19 penalties and a season-high 240 yards. The Broncos were flagged 10 times for 151 yards, the 24th time since 2000 a team has drawn more than 150 penalty yards, according to TruMedia.The Broncos had four pass interference calls for 87 yards.Ron Torbert’s crew had been conservative coming into the game. In their four previous contests this season, they averaged 12 flags for 92.8 yards.DISTRIBUTING THE BALLWilson's first nine completions were to nine different players. According to the NFL, he is the first player to complete his first nine attempts of a game to nine different receivers since at least 1991, when play-by-play data was first recorded.INJURIESChargers: RB Joshua Kelley suffered a knee injury in the first quarter and did not return.Broncos: Hackett said CB Essang Bassey (hamstring) and LB Aaron Patrick (knee) were sidelined during the game.UP NEXTBroncos: Host the surprising New York Jets on Sunday.Chargers: Host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

🏈 Late turnover, Hopkins 4th field goal gives Chargers OT win

HESSTON - The Hays High girls’ golf team sits in third place after day
one of the 5A state tournament at the Hesston Golf Course. The Indians shot a 342 which has them 24
strokes behind first place Kapaun Mt. Carmel and 11 back of Maize who they beat in the Salina reginal last week.

Junior Abbie Norris is in ninth
place after an opening round 81. Sophomore Jaycee Oakley sits in 13th with an 84 and senior Katie
Dinkel is 19th after an 87.

TMP-Marian shot a 409 and are in 10th place at 3-2-1A at
Carey Park in Hutchinson but does not advance to day two. 

Ashley Hipp and Mykayla Romme do advance. Hit shot an 86 which has her tied for fifth. Romme fired a 100. Plainville’s Emily Stamper also
advanced. She’s tied for 25th after a 95. Colby junior Anna Starbuck sits in
third place with an 82, 13 shots off the lead.

Hays PostHESSTON - The Hays High girls’ golf team sits in third place after day
one of the 5A state tournament at the Hesston Golf Course. The Indians shot a 342 which has them 24
strokes behind first place Kapaun Mt. Carmel and 11 back of Maize who they beat in the Salina reginal last week.Junior Abbie Norris is in ninth
place after an opening round 81. Sophomore Jaycee Oakley sits in 13th with an 84 and senior Katie
Dinkel is 19th after an 87.TMP-Marian shot a 409 and are in 10th place at 3-2-1A at
Carey Park in Hutchinson but does not advance to day two. Ashley Hipp and Mykayla Romme do advance. Hit shot an 86 which has her tied for fifth. Romme fired a 100. Plainville’s Emily Stamper also
advanced. She’s tied for 25th after a 95. Colby junior Anna Starbuck sits in
third place with an 82, 13 shots off the lead.

⛳ HHS in third, TMP 10th after day one of girls' state golf

CLASS 6A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MANHATTAN (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
DERBY (5-2) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
OLATHE NORTH (7-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
WICHITA NORTHWEST (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
GARDNER-EDGERTON (5-2)

CLASS 5A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MAIZE (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MILL VALLEY (6-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HAYS (6-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BISHOP CARROLL (5-2) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
DE SOTO (6-1)

CLASS 4A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BISHOP MIEGE (6-1) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ST. JAMES ACADEMY (4-3) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (5-2) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
WAMEGO (7-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CHANUTE (7-0)

CLASS 3A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ANDALE (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HOLTON (6-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ROCK CREEK (6-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
TOPEKA HAYDEN (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
GIRARD (7-0)

CLASS 2A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SOUTHEAST OF SALINE (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
NEMAHA CENTRAL (7-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
KINGMAN (7-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SABETHA (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ELLSWORTH (7-0)

CLASS 1A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CENTRALIA (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
OLPE (5-2) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ST. MARYS (5-2) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ST. MARYS COLGAN (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
TROY (6-1)

CLASS 8M-I RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
WICHITA CO. (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BURLINGAME (7-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
LITTLE RIVER (6-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SOUTH SUMNER CO. (7-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HOXIE (6-1)

CLASS 8M-II RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
AXTELL (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CANTON-GALVA (7-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
VICTORIA (7-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
THUNDER RIDGE (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
DIGHTON (7-0)

CLASS 6M RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CUNNINGHAM (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ASHLAND (6-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CHEYLIN (6-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
TESCOTT (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
NORTHERN VALLEY (5-2)

CLASS 6A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MANHATTAN (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
DERBY (5-2) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
OLATHE NORTH (7-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
WICHITA NORTHWEST (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
GARDNER-EDGERTON (5-2)CLASS 5A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MAIZE (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
MILL VALLEY (6-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HAYS (6-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BISHOP CARROLL (5-2) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
DE SOTO (6-1)CLASS 4A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BISHOP MIEGE (6-1) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ST. JAMES ACADEMY (4-3) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (5-2) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
WAMEGO (7-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CHANUTE (7-0)CLASS 3A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ANDALE (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HOLTON (6-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ROCK CREEK (6-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
TOPEKA HAYDEN (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
GIRARD (7-0)CLASS 2A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SOUTHEAST OF SALINE (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
NEMAHA CENTRAL (7-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
KINGMAN (7-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SABETHA (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ELLSWORTH (7-0)CLASS 1A RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CENTRALIA (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
OLPE (5-2) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ST. MARYS (5-2) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ST. MARYS COLGAN (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
TROY (6-1)CLASS 8M-I RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
WICHITA CO. (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
BURLINGAME (7-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
LITTLE RIVER (6-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SOUTH SUMNER CO. (7-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HOXIE (6-1)CLASS 8M-II RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
AXTELL (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CANTON-GALVA (7-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
VICTORIA (7-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
THUNDER RIDGE (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
DIGHTON (7-0)CLASS 6M RANKINGS 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CUNNINGHAM (7-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
ASHLAND (6-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
CHEYLIN (6-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
TESCOTT (6-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
NORTHERN VALLEY (5-2)

🏈 Kpreps week 8 rankings

Tiger Talk with Fort Hays State head football coach Chris Brown. This week's special guest in new defensive line coach Layton Hickel.

Tiger Talk airs live from Big Smoke Barbecue in Hays at noon on KAYS (94.3-FM/1400-AM).

Tiger Talk with Fort Hays State head football coach Chris Brown. This week's special guest in new defensive line coach Layton Hickel.Tiger Talk airs live from Big Smoke Barbecue in Hays at noon on KAYS (94.3-FM/1400-AM).<div><iframe title="Tiger Talk (Oct. 17, 2022)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=jr2kt-12ee28c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2"></iframe></div>

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes expects to score every time he touches the ball.

He expects to win every time he steps on the field.

So when the Chiefs quarterback threw an interception in the final minute Sunday, allowing the Bills to escape with a 24-20 victory over Kansas City, there was a quiet sense of shock inside Arrowhead Stadium — as if Chiefs fans, who had grown so accustomed to winning, couldn't believe Mahomes and Co. had come up short.

“No matter what the situation is, I expect to find a way to win. That's what this whole team expects,” Mahomes said later, after the Kansas City locker room began to clear out. “I always expect to win until there's literally not time.”

Mahomes played well: 338 yards, two touchdown passes and more highlight-worthy plays. But he also threw two picks, the one that effectively ended the game and one early on, when he threw into double coverage in the Buffalo end zone.

On the opposite side, Josh Allen was busy throwing for 329 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. And when the game was on the line, he found Dawson Knox for the decisive TD with just over a minute left.

“You lose a game, especially at home, it's never a good feeling,” said Mahomes, who also scrambled for 21 yards, accounting for nearly a third of the Chiefs' rushing offense. “We played some good football. We just made too many mistakes, at the end of the day. When you make mistakes against another great football team, you lose a football game.”

Indeed, the margin for error for the Chiefs this season is much narrower than years past, when they could rely on Tyreek Hill's speed or the ball-hawking ability of Tyrann Mathieu.

It takes a clean game on both sides of the ball and special teams, and Kansas City has struggled to put those together.

“We made too many mistakes when it was all said and done," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “It’s good to learn from this. It can benefit you down the road if you handle it right. And this team, I think, will definitely do that.”

The Chiefs, who have leaned on tight end Travis Kelce all season, are finally getting some production from their wide receivers. JuJu Smith-Schuster caught five passes for 113 yards and a touchdown and Mecole Hardman hauled in three for 42 yards and a score. (Kelce still had eight catches for 108 yards.)

“I’m trying to get to that point where the ball’s being thrown and they’re trusting me,” Smith-Schsuter said. “Honestly, it’s just time. It is only our sixth game in."

The roller coaster known as the Kansas City ground game dipped in spectacular fashion Sunday. Clyde Edwards-Helaire managed 33 yards on nine carries, Isiah Pacheco had two carries for 9 yards and Jerick McKinnon two carries for 1 yard. As a team, the Chiefs ran 18 times for 68 yards, or 3.8 per carry.

Nick Bolton led the Chiefs with 13 tackles, including two for a loss. He took over play-calling from the departed Anthony Hitchens this season and has become a rock in the middle of the Kansas City defense.

“That’s the closest thing you can get to a playoff atmosphere in the regular season,” Bolton said. “Guys were stepping up when their number was called. Playing fast and playing confident. Gave us a chance to win a football game at the end.”

Rookie cornerback Joshua Williams, who was pressed into starting with Rashad Fenton sidelined by a hamstring injury, was beaten twice for touchdowns Sunday. He clearly needs more time to develop, and could soon have it. The Chiefs hope to get first-round pick Trent McDuffie, who practiced this week for the first time since leaving the opener with a hamstring injury, back in time for next week's game at San Francisco.

The Chiefs came out of the game without any new injuries.

72 — The number of offensive plays run by the Bills, who dictated the tempo most of the game.

The Chiefs visit the 49ers in a rematch of Kansas City's Super Bowl triumph following the 2019 season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes expects to score every time he touches the ball.He expects to win every time he steps on the field.So when the Chiefs quarterback threw an interception in the final minute Sunday, allowing the Bills to escape with a 24-20 victory over Kansas City, there was a quiet sense of shock inside Arrowhead Stadium — as if Chiefs fans, who had grown so accustomed to winning, couldn't believe Mahomes and Co. had come up short.“No matter what the situation is, I expect to find a way to win. That's what this whole team expects,” Mahomes said later, after the Kansas City locker room began to clear out. “I always expect to win until there's literally not time.”Mahomes played well: 338 yards, two touchdown passes and more highlight-worthy plays. But he also threw two picks, the one that effectively ended the game and one early on, when he threw into double coverage in the Buffalo end zone.On the opposite side, Josh Allen was busy throwing for 329 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. And when the game was on the line, he found Dawson Knox for the decisive TD with just over a minute left.“You lose a game, especially at home, it's never a good feeling,” said Mahomes, who also scrambled for 21 yards, accounting for nearly a third of the Chiefs' rushing offense. “We played some good football. We just made too many mistakes, at the end of the day. When you make mistakes against another great football team, you lose a football game.”Indeed, the margin for error for the Chiefs this season is much narrower than years past, when they could rely on Tyreek Hill's speed or the ball-hawking ability of Tyrann Mathieu.It takes a clean game on both sides of the ball and special teams, and Kansas City has struggled to put those together.“We made too many mistakes when it was all said and done," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “It’s good to learn from this. It can benefit you down the road if you handle it right. And this team, I think, will definitely do that.”WHAT’S WORKINGThe Chiefs, who have leaned on tight end Travis Kelce all season, are finally getting some production from their wide receivers. JuJu Smith-Schuster caught five passes for 113 yards and a touchdown and Mecole Hardman hauled in three for 42 yards and a score. (Kelce still had eight catches for 108 yards.)“I’m trying to get to that point where the ball’s being thrown and they’re trusting me,” Smith-Schsuter said. “Honestly, it’s just time. It is only our sixth game in."WHAT NEEDS HELPThe roller coaster known as the Kansas City ground game dipped in spectacular fashion Sunday. Clyde Edwards-Helaire managed 33 yards on nine carries, Isiah Pacheco had two carries for 9 yards and Jerick McKinnon two carries for 1 yard. As a team, the Chiefs ran 18 times for 68 yards, or 3.8 per carry.STOCK UPNick Bolton led the Chiefs with 13 tackles, including two for a loss. He took over play-calling from the departed Anthony Hitchens this season and has become a rock in the middle of the Kansas City defense.“That’s the closest thing you can get to a playoff atmosphere in the regular season,” Bolton said. “Guys were stepping up when their number was called. Playing fast and playing confident. Gave us a chance to win a football game at the end.”STOCK DOWNRookie cornerback Joshua Williams, who was pressed into starting with Rashad Fenton sidelined by a hamstring injury, was beaten twice for touchdowns Sunday. He clearly needs more time to develop, and could soon have it. The Chiefs hope to get first-round pick Trent McDuffie, who practiced this week for the first time since leaving the opener with a hamstring injury, back in time for next week's game at San Francisco.INJURIESThe Chiefs came out of the game without any new injuries.KEY NUMBER72 — The number of offensive plays run by the Bills, who dictated the tempo most of the game.NEXT STEPSThe Chiefs visit the 49ers in a rematch of Kansas City's Super Bowl triumph following the 2019 season.

🏈 After loss to Bills, Chiefs know margin for error is slim

The TMP-Marian junior high football finished with a perfect
record for the second straight year and claimed the MCEL championship.

The Monarchs finished 7 – 0 and outscored opponents 330-12
with 15 different players scoring touchdowns during the season.&nbsp; 

The coaches are Joe Dintino, Ray Becker, and Austin Tatro.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666014479875.jpeg" alt="TMP-Marian Athletics" />
 <figcaption>TMP-Marian Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>The TMP-Marian junior high football finished with a perfect
record for the second straight year and claimed the MCEL championship.The Monarchs finished 7 – 0 and outscored opponents 330-12
with 15 different players scoring touchdowns during the season.&nbsp; The coaches are Joe Dintino, Ray Becker, and Austin Tatro.

🏈TMP-Marian junior high wins MCEL championship

For the second straight year the TMP-Marian junior high
volleyball team claimed the MCEL championship.

The Monarchs finished 22-5 on the season.

The coaches are Adrianne Lane, Mikayla Biermann, and Sianna
Miller.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666014463767.jpeg" alt="TMP-Marian Athletics" />
 <figcaption>TMP-Marian Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>For the second straight year the TMP-Marian junior high
volleyball team claimed the MCEL championship.The Monarchs finished 22-5 on the season.The coaches are Adrianne Lane, Mikayla Biermann, and Sianna
Miller.

🏐TMP-Marian wins MCEL championship

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Josh Allen threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead toss to Dawson Knox with 1:04 remaining, and the Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24-20 on Sunday to exact a small measure of revenge for their epic overtime loss in last year's playoffs.

Stefon Diggs had 10 catches for 148 yards and a touchdown, and Gabe Davis also had a TD catch after torching Kansas City for four of them in January, as the Bills (5-1) finally walked out of Arrowhead Stadium a winner.

Along with last year's divisional loss, the Bills had their season end against Kansas City in the previous AFC title game.

Patrick Mahomes had one last chance to rally the Chiefs (4-2) in the final minute. But after an incomplete pass, Buffalo cornerback Taron Johnson jumped Mahomes' pass to Skyy Moore, picking him off with 51 seconds left to effectively end the game.

Mahomes finished with 338 yards passing to go with two touchdowns and two interceptions, including one in the end zone early in the game. JuJu Smith-Schuster had five catches for 113 yards and a touchdown.

The down-to-the-wire nail-biter was a fitting follow-up to their playoff game, when the teams combined to score 25 points in the final two minutes of regulation, and the Chiefs won the game on the first possession of overtime.

The teams combined to score on their final six possessions that January night, and they picked up Sunday right where they left off — with a caveat. The Bills and Chiefs both marched the length of the field in the first quarter, chewing up defenses that looked downright lost, only to turn the ball over when they reached the red zone.

Then the similarities to their incredible divisional playoff game really began.

Mahomes, improvising once again, stayed alive long enough in a collapsing pocket to find Smith-Schuster for a 42-yard TD reception. And after the Bills blew another red-zone opportunity, when Allen threw incomplete on fourth-and-goal at the Kansas City 3, Buffalo answered with a frantic touchdown drive in the final minute of the half.

Backed up to its own 1-yard line, Allen threw a dart to Davis for a first down. He hit Dawson Knox, Stefon Diggs and Khalil Shakir on his next three throws, then had Davis beat rookie cornerback Joshua Williams for a 34-yard TD catch.

The drive took 73 seconds, covered 96 yards and gave the Bills a 10-7 lead.

And just like January, the Chiefs answered in seconds. Only instead of using 13 to drive within range of Harrison Butker's 49-yard field goal to force overtime, they had 16 seconds to move 27 yards and set up his 62-yarder to knot the game.

The back-and-forth continued in the second half: Buffalo took the lead after Butker's 51-yard miss when Diggs hauled in a long TD catch, then Kansas City drove 83 yards and Mecole Hardman tied the game with his short touchdown reception.

When the Bills failed on another fourth-down attempt, Butker added a 44-yarder to give Kansas City a 20-17 lead.

But unlike January, the Bills made the plays down the stretch. Allen's scrambling, hurdling run on their go-ahead drive got them in position, and his throw to Knox along the sideline gave them the lead. And when Johnson came up with his pick a few minutes later, the Bills had their long-awaited win in Kansas City.

Allen had a career-best 13 straight completions before missing on his first throw of the fourth quarter. ... The Bills' Von Miller had two sacks, giving him 16 in 19 games against Kansas City. ... Chiefs DT Chris Jones, who had a controversial roughing-the-passer penalty last week, tripped Allen for a sack in the fourth quarter. ... Chiefs TE Travis Kelce had eight grabs for 108 yards. He had four TD catches last week against Las Vegas.

Bills: RT Spencer Brown (ankle) was carted off the field midway through the second quarter. CB Dane Jackson left with a stinger in the third. Linebacker Christian Benford left early in the fourth.

Chiefs: CB Rashad Fenton (hamstring) was inactive. CB Jaylen Watson left briefly in the fourth quarter.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Josh Allen threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead toss to Dawson Knox with 1:04 remaining, and the Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24-20 on Sunday to exact a small measure of revenge for their epic overtime loss in last year's playoffs.Stefon Diggs had 10 catches for 148 yards and a touchdown, and Gabe Davis also had a TD catch after torching Kansas City for four of them in January, as the Bills (5-1) finally walked out of Arrowhead Stadium a winner.Along with last year's divisional loss, the Bills had their season end against Kansas City in the previous AFC title game.Patrick Mahomes had one last chance to rally the Chiefs (4-2) in the final minute. But after an incomplete pass, Buffalo cornerback Taron Johnson jumped Mahomes' pass to Skyy Moore, picking him off with 51 seconds left to effectively end the game.Mahomes finished with 338 yards passing to go with two touchdowns and two interceptions, including one in the end zone early in the game. JuJu Smith-Schuster had five catches for 113 yards and a touchdown.The down-to-the-wire nail-biter was a fitting follow-up to their playoff game, when the teams combined to score 25 points in the final two minutes of regulation, and the Chiefs won the game on the first possession of overtime.The teams combined to score on their final six possessions that January night, and they picked up Sunday right where they left off — with a caveat. The Bills and Chiefs both marched the length of the field in the first quarter, chewing up defenses that looked downright lost, only to turn the ball over when they reached the red zone.Then the similarities to their incredible divisional playoff game really began.Mahomes, improvising once again, stayed alive long enough in a collapsing pocket to find Smith-Schuster for a 42-yard TD reception. And after the Bills blew another red-zone opportunity, when Allen threw incomplete on fourth-and-goal at the Kansas City 3, Buffalo answered with a frantic touchdown drive in the final minute of the half.Backed up to its own 1-yard line, Allen threw a dart to Davis for a first down. He hit Dawson Knox, Stefon Diggs and Khalil Shakir on his next three throws, then had Davis beat rookie cornerback Joshua Williams for a 34-yard TD catch.The drive took 73 seconds, covered 96 yards and gave the Bills a 10-7 lead.And just like January, the Chiefs answered in seconds. Only instead of using 13 to drive within range of Harrison Butker's 49-yard field goal to force overtime, they had 16 seconds to move 27 yards and set up his 62-yarder to knot the game.The back-and-forth continued in the second half: Buffalo took the lead after Butker's 51-yard miss when Diggs hauled in a long TD catch, then Kansas City drove 83 yards and Mecole Hardman tied the game with his short touchdown reception.When the Bills failed on another fourth-down attempt, Butker added a 44-yarder to give Kansas City a 20-17 lead.But unlike January, the Bills made the plays down the stretch. Allen's scrambling, hurdling run on their go-ahead drive got them in position, and his throw to Knox along the sideline gave them the lead. And when Johnson came up with his pick a few minutes later, the Bills had their long-awaited win in Kansas City.STATS AND STREAKSAllen had a career-best 13 straight completions before missing on his first throw of the fourth quarter. ... The Bills' Von Miller had two sacks, giving him 16 in 19 games against Kansas City. ... Chiefs DT Chris Jones, who had a controversial roughing-the-passer penalty last week, tripped Allen for a sack in the fourth quarter. ... Chiefs TE Travis Kelce had eight grabs for 108 yards. He had four TD catches last week against Las Vegas.INJURY REPORTBills: RT Spencer Brown (ankle) was carted off the field midway through the second quarter. CB Dane Jackson left with a stinger in the third. Linebacker Christian Benford left early in the fourth.Chiefs: CB Rashad Fenton (hamstring) was inactive. CB Jaylen Watson left briefly in the fourth quarter.UP NEXTBills: Off next week before facing the Packers on Oct. 30 in Buffalo.Chiefs: Visit the 49ers next Sunday in their final game before their bye.