By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post Sports

HUTCHINSON - The Hays High Indians visited the Hutchinson Salthawks in the Regional round of the 5A playoffs on Friday night. It was the second consecutive playoff meeting between the two in Hutchinson. Hays never trailed in a 27-6 win over Hutchinson to continue their 2025 postseason run.

Hays (8-2) won the toss and chose to receive the football. Ten plays later Holden Lind put the first points of the night on the scoreboard with a one yard run. The Carson Moore extra point put the Indians up 7-0.

Hutchinson's (7-3) first play of offense for the night was the final play of the first drive. Caleb Thompson intercepted a pass deep down the middle. Zane Viegra found Jarek Purdy for a 41 yard pass play to set up another Lind touchdown. Lind's four yard score also broke the school record for career rushing yards.&nbsp;

Hays led 13-0 after one quarter and held that score to halftime. Hutchinson had two drives of double digit plays in the second half. Neither resulted in points. The first drive was cut short on fourth down at the Hays 40. The second drive ended on the final play of the half. Thompson intercepted a pass in the end zone. His ninth career pick tied the school record.

Hutchinson opened the second half with a 53 yard reverse-pass. The Salthawks scored their only points of the game five plays later. A five yard touchdown made the score 13-6. The point after attempt hit the upright to keep the score idle.

Hays scored the second half points through the air. Four plays after Hutchinson scored Viegra found Brogan Albers on the team's longest pass play of the season. The 46 yard score was also the first career receiving touchdown for Albers. The Salthawks could not string together a series longer than six plays for the remainder of the game.

Hutchinson failed to convert on fourth and six from their own 26 in the fourth quarter. Viegra found Albers for a second score four plays later. The Moore extra point gave the final margin of 27-6.

Lind ran for 177 yards on 27 carries. He broke the school record for career rushing previously held by Malik Bah. Lind has run for 3,662 in his career. 1,984 yards have come in the 2025 season.

Viegra threw for 120 yards on four completions.

The Hays defense allowed 203 yards. 53 of those on one pass play.

The Indians will travel to Great Bend (10-0) next week.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post SportsHUTCHINSON - The Hays High Indians visited the Hutchinson Salthawks in the Regional round of the 5A playoffs on Friday night. It was the second consecutive playoff meeting between the two in Hutchinson. Hays never trailed in a 27-6 win over Hutchinson to continue their 2025 postseason run.Hays (8-2) won the toss and chose to receive the football. Ten plays later Holden Lind put the first points of the night on the scoreboard with a one yard run. The Carson Moore extra point put the Indians up 7-0.Hutchinson's (7-3) first play of offense for the night was the final play of the first drive. Caleb Thompson intercepted a pass deep down the middle. Zane Viegra found Jarek Purdy for a 41 yard pass play to set up another Lind touchdown. Lind's four yard score also broke the school record for career rushing yards.&nbsp;Hays led 13-0 after one quarter and held that score to halftime. Hutchinson had two drives of double digit plays in the second half. Neither resulted in points. The first drive was cut short on fourth down at the Hays 40. The second drive ended on the final play of the half. Thompson intercepted a pass in the end zone. His ninth career pick tied the school record.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2208886172&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-fb-game-highlights-v-1" title="HHS FB Game Highlights v Hutchinson Nov 7, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS FB Game Highlights v Hutchinson Nov 7, 2025</a></div></div>Hutchinson opened the second half with a 53 yard reverse-pass. The Salthawks scored their only points of the game five plays later. A five yard touchdown made the score 13-6. The point after attempt hit the upright to keep the score idle.Hays scored the second half points through the air. Four plays after Hutchinson scored Viegra found Brogan Albers on the team's longest pass play of the season. The 46 yard score was also the first career receiving touchdown for Albers. The Salthawks could not string together a series longer than six plays for the remainder of the game.Hutchinson failed to convert on fourth and six from their own 26 in the fourth quarter. Viegra found Albers for a second score four plays later. The Moore extra point gave the final margin of 27-6.Coach Tony Crough<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2208885968&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-coach-post-game-v" title="HHS Coach Post Game v Hutchinson Nov 7, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS Coach Post Game v Hutchinson Nov 7, 2025</a></div></div>Lind ran for 177 yards on 27 carries. He broke the school record for career rushing previously held by Malik Bah. Lind has run for 3,662 in his career. 1,984 yards have come in the 2025 season.Viegra threw for 120 yards on four completions.The Hays defense allowed 203 yards. 53 of those on one pass play.The Indians will travel to Great Bend (10-0) next week.

🏈 Hays notches playoff win over Hutchinson

By GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post Sports

HILL CITY -&nbsp;Hill City continued its dominant postseason run Friday night, overpowering Oxford 50-0 in the regional round of the 8-Man Division I playoffs to advance to the quarterfinals. The Ringnecks (9-1) earned their eighth straight win and will now face unbeaten Trego (10-0) in a Week 1 rematch next Friday.

From the opening whistle, Hill City left no doubt. After forcing a quick three-and-out, the Ringnecks struck on their first touch of the ball — a 70-yard punt return set them up at the Oxford five, and senior Tyler Ashbaugh scored one play later for an early 8-0 lead. Hill City’s defense suffocated Oxford all night, holding the Wildcats to just 62 total yards and forcing three turnovers.

Quarterback Tate Balthazor extended the lead on the next drive, capping a 57-yard series with a keeper to make it 14-0 midway through the first quarter. Oxford’s best chance came after that, reaching the Hill City eight before turning it over on downs.

That was as close as Oxford (7-2) would get. Hill City erupted for 30 points in the second quarter alone, including a trick-play touchdown when Ashbaugh threw a 31-yard pass to Balthazor. Balthazor later connected twice with Jaxson Smith — both 27-yard touchdown strikes — and Ryan Budig added a one-yard score before halftime to make it 44-0.

Ashbaugh sealed the mercy-rule win early in the third with his second rushing touchdown, a 16-yard run that ended the contest at 9:25 in the quarter.

Balthazor finished with 117 passing yards, two touchdown throws, one rushing score, and even a touchdown reception on the trick play. Smith caught five passes for 117 yards and two scores, while Ashbaugh totaled three touchdowns and a fumble recovery.

Hill City’s defense held Oxford star runner Logan Gaither to just 18 yards after he rushed for 272 in last week’s win. Oxford quarterback Chase Douglas completed six passes for 54 yards and an interception.

The Ringnecks compiled 311 total yards and went 5-for-6 in the red zone, continuing a streak of scoring 46 or more points in nine straight games.

With the victory, Hill City moves within one win of returning to the state semifinals for the first time since 2022. Next week’s matchup against Trego — the team that handed them their only loss, 30-20, in the season opener — now looms as one of the state’s most anticipated rematches.

By GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post SportsHILL CITY -&nbsp;Hill City continued its dominant postseason run Friday night, overpowering Oxford 50-0 in the regional round of the 8-Man Division I playoffs to advance to the quarterfinals. The Ringnecks (9-1) earned their eighth straight win and will now face unbeaten Trego (10-0) in a Week 1 rematch next Friday.From the opening whistle, Hill City left no doubt. After forcing a quick three-and-out, the Ringnecks struck on their first touch of the ball — a 70-yard punt return set them up at the Oxford five, and senior Tyler Ashbaugh scored one play later for an early 8-0 lead. Hill City’s defense suffocated Oxford all night, holding the Wildcats to just 62 total yards and forcing three turnovers.Quarterback Tate Balthazor extended the lead on the next drive, capping a 57-yard series with a keeper to make it 14-0 midway through the first quarter. Oxford’s best chance came after that, reaching the Hill City eight before turning it over on downs.That was as close as Oxford (7-2) would get. Hill City erupted for 30 points in the second quarter alone, including a trick-play touchdown when Ashbaugh threw a 31-yard pass to Balthazor. Balthazor later connected twice with Jaxson Smith — both 27-yard touchdown strikes — and Ryan Budig added a one-yard score before halftime to make it 44-0.Ashbaugh sealed the mercy-rule win early in the third with his second rushing touchdown, a 16-yard run that ended the contest at 9:25 in the quarter.Balthazor finished with 117 passing yards, two touchdown throws, one rushing score, and even a touchdown reception on the trick play. Smith caught five passes for 117 yards and two scores, while Ashbaugh totaled three touchdowns and a fumble recovery.Hill City’s defense held Oxford star runner Logan Gaither to just 18 yards after he rushed for 272 in last week’s win. Oxford quarterback Chase Douglas completed six passes for 54 yards and an interception.The Ringnecks compiled 311 total yards and went 5-for-6 in the red zone, continuing a streak of scoring 46 or more points in nine straight games.With the victory, Hill City moves within one win of returning to the state semifinals for the first time since 2022. Next week’s matchup against Trego — the team that handed them their only loss, 30-20, in the season opener — now looms as one of the state’s most anticipated rematches.

🏈 Hill City rolls past Oxford, advances to quarterfinals for second straight year

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team captured the opening set against Emporia State Friday evening but ultimately fell in four sets to the Hornets, 25-17, 18-25, 22-25, 19-25.

The Tigers (15-10, 4-9 MIAA) came out of the gates on fire, posting an attack percentage of .429 in the opening set thanks to 18 kills and just three errors. Multiple kills from Gracie Rains and Caiya Stucky Reyes and a combo block from Carsyn Cormaney and Peyton Bergschneider helped FHSU race in front 8-4. The Hornets (19-5, 10-3 MIAA) battled back to pull within 9-8, but a 10-5 run helped the Tigers stretch the lead to six, 19-13. Cormaney teamed up with Ashlyn Reeves for another block to prompt an ESU timeout, but the visitors were unable to rally, with the Tigers eventually taking the set convincingly, 25-17.

The visitors battled back in the second set, jumping out to an 8-3 lead. The Tigers later trailed by as many as 10, but a four-point run helped the home team pull within four late in the frame, 22-18. But after a trio of errors, ESU regained its footing to take the set, 25-18.

Early on in the third set, the Tigers capitalized on Hornet errors, with Reyes and Reeves combining for key blocks. As the set progressed, the Tigers maintained pressure with a series of successful plays including a service ace by Grace Schmedding and kills from Cormaney and Reeves. The lead changed hands four times in the tightly contested set, with the Tigers leading as late as 17-16. However, the Hornets managed to edge out with a final score of 25-22.

A successful challenge helped the Tigers rally from an early three-point deficit to take an 8-7 lead in the fourth set, but the Hornets responded with seven-straight points to go up 14-8. ESU maintained its lead the rest of the way, with FHSU later scoring four in a row to hold off match point before one final Hornet kill brought things to a close.

Reeves led the way with six blocks and eight kills, while Rains matched the team lead with eight kills. Abrey Galt distributed 23 assists alongside 11 digs and four kills, with Reyes adding 17 assists and five kills. Schmedding tallied two service aces and 14 digs, tied with Bergschneider for the most digs by a Tiger in the match.

The Tigers will wrap up the weekend Saturday afternoon (Nov. 11) at 1 p.m. when they host No. 6 Washburn.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team captured the opening set against Emporia State Friday evening but ultimately fell in four sets to the Hornets, 25-17, 18-25, 22-25, 19-25.The Tigers (15-10, 4-9 MIAA) came out of the gates on fire, posting an attack percentage of .429 in the opening set thanks to 18 kills and just three errors. Multiple kills from Gracie Rains and Caiya Stucky Reyes and a combo block from Carsyn Cormaney and Peyton Bergschneider helped FHSU race in front 8-4. The Hornets (19-5, 10-3 MIAA) battled back to pull within 9-8, but a 10-5 run helped the Tigers stretch the lead to six, 19-13. Cormaney teamed up with Ashlyn Reeves for another block to prompt an ESU timeout, but the visitors were unable to rally, with the Tigers eventually taking the set convincingly, 25-17.The visitors battled back in the second set, jumping out to an 8-3 lead. The Tigers later trailed by as many as 10, but a four-point run helped the home team pull within four late in the frame, 22-18. But after a trio of errors, ESU regained its footing to take the set, 25-18.Early on in the third set, the Tigers capitalized on Hornet errors, with Reyes and Reeves combining for key blocks. As the set progressed, the Tigers maintained pressure with a series of successful plays including a service ace by Grace Schmedding and kills from Cormaney and Reeves. The lead changed hands four times in the tightly contested set, with the Tigers leading as late as 17-16. However, the Hornets managed to edge out with a final score of 25-22.A successful challenge helped the Tigers rally from an early three-point deficit to take an 8-7 lead in the fourth set, but the Hornets responded with seven-straight points to go up 14-8. ESU maintained its lead the rest of the way, with FHSU later scoring four in a row to hold off match point before one final Hornet kill brought things to a close.Reeves led the way with six blocks and eight kills, while Rains matched the team lead with eight kills. Abrey Galt distributed 23 assists alongside 11 digs and four kills, with Reyes adding 17 assists and five kills. Schmedding tallied two service aces and 14 digs, tied with Bergschneider for the most digs by a Tiger in the match.The Tigers will wrap up the weekend Saturday afternoon (Nov. 11) at 1 p.m. when they host No. 6 Washburn.

🏐 Tigers takes opening set before falling to Hornets

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Caleb Wilson had 24 points, big man Henri Veesaar added 20 and No. 25 North Carolina dominated the second half to pull away from No. 19 Kansas 87-74 in Friday night's battle of college basketball bluebloods.

Senior Seth Trimble added 13 of his 17 after halftime, proving to be a catalyst for the Tar Heels (2-0) in taking control of the second-half tempo as UNC roared out of the break.

But North Carolina made 18 of its first 23 second-half shots — including back-to-back push-the-tempo scores by Trimble that had Kansas coach Bill Self first waving his hands in frustration and then burning a quick timeout barely two minutes in.

Kyan Evans added 12 points after a scoreless first half for the Tar Heels, who went from shooting 33% before the break to making 24 of 36 shots (66.7%) after halftime to lead by as many as 16 on the way to scoring 58 second-half points.

Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson had 22 points to lead the Jayhawks (1-1), who led by 10 in the first half and 37-29 at the break.

The Jayhawks entered Friday having won five straight meetings between programs with a combined 10 NCAA titles, including in the 2008 Final Four, the 2012 NCAA Elite Eight and the 2022 national championship game. The Jayhawks won last year's meeting at Allen Fieldhouse despite blowing a 20-point lead and were playing their first game in Chapel Hill.

Kansas: The Jayhawks return home to face Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday.

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 </figure>CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Caleb Wilson had 24 points, big man Henri Veesaar added 20 and No. 25 North Carolina dominated the second half to pull away from No. 19 Kansas 87-74 in Friday night's battle of college basketball bluebloods.Senior Seth Trimble added 13 of his 17 after halftime, proving to be a catalyst for the Tar Heels (2-0) in taking control of the second-half tempo as UNC roared out of the break.But North Carolina made 18 of its first 23 second-half shots — including back-to-back push-the-tempo scores by Trimble that had Kansas coach Bill Self first waving his hands in frustration and then burning a quick timeout barely two minutes in.Kyan Evans added 12 points after a scoreless first half for the Tar Heels, who went from shooting 33% before the break to making 24 of 36 shots (66.7%) after halftime to lead by as many as 16 on the way to scoring 58 second-half points.Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson had 22 points to lead the Jayhawks (1-1), who led by 10 in the first half and 37-29 at the break.The Jayhawks entered Friday having won five straight meetings between programs with a combined 10 NCAA titles, including in the 2008 Final Four, the 2012 NCAA Elite Eight and the 2022 national championship game. The Jayhawks won last year's meeting at Allen Fieldhouse despite blowing a 20-point lead and were playing their first game in Chapel Hill.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas: The Jayhawks return home to face Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday.

🏀 Wilson, Veesaar, Trimble power North Carolina over Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been named the winner of the 2025 Silver Slugger Award, as announced Friday tonight by Louisville Slugger.

Witt Jr. was one of three finalists among American League shortstops, along with Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Houston’s Jeremy Peña.

Including Witt Jr., the Royals had four finalists for Silver Slugger Awards, including catcher Salvador Perez, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia, who was a finalist for the Silver Slugger Utility Award. The Royals were one of three American League teams with four finalists, along with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.

This is Witt Jr.’s second straight Silver Slugger Award, after earning the honor in 2024. Earlier this week, he was named a Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner for the second straight season. He is the fifth shortstop to win both a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Award in consecutive seasons, following Troy Tulowitzki (2010-11), Alex Rodriguez (2002-03), Edgar Renteria (2002-03) and Barry Larkin (1995-96).

Witt Jr. led the Majors in hits (184) for the second consecutive season, becoming the first player to accomplish that feat (excluding 2020) since Whit Merrifield did so for the Royals from 2018-19. Witt Jr. also led the Majors with 47 doubles in 2025.

Witt Jr. recorded at least 1 hit in 127 games, 10 more than Shohei Ohtani and Elly De La Cruz (117) for the most in the Majors. He had the longest hit streak in the Majors in 2025 (22 games) and also had hit streaks of 18 and 14 games.

Among AL shortstops, Witt Jr. ranked 1st in hits, doubles, extra-base hits (76), triples (6), runs (99), stolen bases (38), slugging percentage (.501) and OPS (.852), and he ranked 3rd in home runs (23) and RBI (88).

Witt Jr. was one of two players in the Majors in 2025 to record at least 75 extra-base hits and 30 stolen bases, along with Corbin Carroll (80 XBH, 32 SB). He became the first player in Major League history this season to record at least 20 HR and 30 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons.

The Royals have had 11 different players combine for 19 Silver Slugger Awards since the honor was first established in 1980. Witt Jr. is the only Royals shortstop to win a Silver Slugger Award, and he’s the fourth Royals player at any position to win multiple Silver Slugger Awards, joining Perez (5), George Brett (3) and Willie Wilson (2).

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 </figure>Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been named the winner of the 2025 Silver Slugger Award, as announced Friday tonight by Louisville Slugger.Witt Jr. was one of three finalists among American League shortstops, along with Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Houston’s Jeremy Peña.Including Witt Jr., the Royals had four finalists for Silver Slugger Awards, including catcher Salvador Perez, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia, who was a finalist for the Silver Slugger Utility Award. The Royals were one of three American League teams with four finalists, along with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.This is Witt Jr.’s second straight Silver Slugger Award, after earning the honor in 2024. Earlier this week, he was named a Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner for the second straight season. He is the fifth shortstop to win both a Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Award in consecutive seasons, following Troy Tulowitzki (2010-11), Alex Rodriguez (2002-03), Edgar Renteria (2002-03) and Barry Larkin (1995-96).Witt Jr. led the Majors in hits (184) for the second consecutive season, becoming the first player to accomplish that feat (excluding 2020) since Whit Merrifield did so for the Royals from 2018-19. Witt Jr. also led the Majors with 47 doubles in 2025.Witt Jr. recorded at least 1 hit in 127 games, 10 more than Shohei Ohtani and Elly De La Cruz (117) for the most in the Majors. He had the longest hit streak in the Majors in 2025 (22 games) and also had hit streaks of 18 and 14 games.Among AL shortstops, Witt Jr. ranked 1st in hits, doubles, extra-base hits (76), triples (6), runs (99), stolen bases (38), slugging percentage (.501) and OPS (.852), and he ranked 3rd in home runs (23) and RBI (88).Witt Jr. was one of two players in the Majors in 2025 to record at least 75 extra-base hits and 30 stolen bases, along with Corbin Carroll (80 XBH, 32 SB). He became the first player in Major League history this season to record at least 20 HR and 30 stolen bases in each of his first four seasons.The Royals have had 11 different players combine for 19 Silver Slugger Awards since the honor was first established in 1980. Witt Jr. is the only Royals shortstop to win a Silver Slugger Award, and he’s the fourth Royals player at any position to win multiple Silver Slugger Awards, joining Perez (5), George Brett (3) and Willie Wilson (2).

⚾ Bobby Witt Jr. named 2025 Silver Slugger Award winner

#5 (5) Hays High (7-2) at (4) Hutchinson High (7-2) Friday, Nov. 7 - 7 p.m. Hutchinson, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3013315">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a>

Hays High heads to Hutchinson on Friday for the Regional round of the 5A playoffs. It is the second consecutive year the Indians have made the playoff trip.

This the fifth all-time meeting between the two. This is the third that has occured in the playoffs.

Kickoff is at 7
p.m. with the Hertz Rent-A-Car Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX. Video is available at the above link.

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 </figure>#5 (5) Hays High (7-2) at (4) Hutchinson High (7-2) Friday, Nov. 7 - 7 p.m. Hutchinson, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3013315">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a>Hays High heads to Hutchinson on Friday for the Regional round of the 5A playoffs. It is the second consecutive year the Indians have made the playoff trip.This the fifth all-time meeting between the two. This is the third that has occured in the playoffs.Kickoff is at 7
p.m. with the Hertz Rent-A-Car Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX. Video is available at the above link.

🏈🎥 Hays High heads to Hutchinson for playoffs

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

Dawson, 32, spent the last four seasons as a Hitting Coach with the Milwaukee Brewers. During his tenure with Milwaukee, the Brewers offense ranked 7th in Major League Baseball with an average of 4.69 runs per game. In 2025, the Brewers ranked tied for 2nd in the Majors in team batting average (.258) and on-base percentage (.332) and 3rd in runs per game (4.98).

Dawson is a 2012 graduate of Olathe North High School in Kansas, which is about 25 miles Southwest of Kauffman Stadium. He played collegiately at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kan.

His coaching career began in 2015, when he coached the Kansas City Bullets college prep baseball program and was the Hitting Coach and the Strength Coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kan. He spent one year as the Hitting and Pitching Coach at Marshalltown Community College in Iowa in 2019.

Later in 2019, he joined the Seattle Mariners organization as a Hitting Coach for their Arizona Rookie League team. In 2020, he was a Hitting Strategist at the Mariners Alternate Training Site, and in 2021, he became Seattle’s Minor League Hitting Coordinator.

The Royals expect to add another coach to the hitting department soon.

Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today they have hired Connor Dawson to serve as a Hitting Coach on the Major League staff. He will work closely with Alec Zumwalt, Kansas City’s Sr. Director of Hitting Performance and Hitting Coach.Dawson, 32, spent the last four seasons as a Hitting Coach with the Milwaukee Brewers. During his tenure with Milwaukee, the Brewers offense ranked 7th in Major League Baseball with an average of 4.69 runs per game. In 2025, the Brewers ranked tied for 2nd in the Majors in team batting average (.258) and on-base percentage (.332) and 3rd in runs per game (4.98).Dawson is a 2012 graduate of Olathe North High School in Kansas, which is about 25 miles Southwest of Kauffman Stadium. He played collegiately at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kan.His coaching career began in 2015, when he coached the Kansas City Bullets college prep baseball program and was the Hitting Coach and the Strength Coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kan. He spent one year as the Hitting and Pitching Coach at Marshalltown Community College in Iowa in 2019.Later in 2019, he joined the Seattle Mariners organization as a Hitting Coach for their Arizona Rookie League team. In 2020, he was a Hitting Strategist at the Mariners Alternate Training Site, and in 2021, he became Seattle’s Minor League Hitting Coordinator.The Royals expect to add another coach to the hitting department soon.

⚾ Royals hire Connor Dawson as hitting coach

TMP-Marian (6-2, 4-2 MCL) at Smith Center (9-0, 5-0 MCL) Friday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Smith Center, Kan. Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3013299">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs travel to Smith Center in the second round of the 1A playoffs for a rematch with the Redmen and a trip to the quarterfinals on the line Friday night.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian (6-2, 4-2 MCL) at Smith Center (9-0, 5-0 MCL) Friday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Smith Center, Kan. Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3013299">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs travel to Smith Center in the second round of the 1A playoffs for a rematch with the Redmen and a trip to the quarterfinals on the line Friday night.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

🏈🎥 Monarchs take on Smith Center in 1A playoffs

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

Friday, November 7 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at North Carolina, 4:30pm KKQY: Hill City FB vs. Oxford, 5:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB at Hutchinson, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Smith Center, 6:30pm KJLS: Trego vs. Kiowa County, 6:45pm

Saturday, November 8 KAYS: Kansas FB at Arizona, 1:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, November 7 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at North Carolina, 4:30pm KKQY: Hill City FB vs. Oxford, 5:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB at Hutchinson, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Smith Center, 6:30pm KJLS: Trego vs. Kiowa County, 6:45pmSaturday, November 8 KAYS: Kansas FB at Arizona, 1:00pmSunday, November 9 none

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By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos aren't collecting many style points but as long as they keep racking up more points than their opponents on the scoreboard, they don't care how ugly it looks.

“We’ve got to clean up some of the penalties. We’ve got to clean up the execution and that is an ongoing thing that probably never ends,” coach Sean Payton said after the Broncos squeaked past the reeling Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 on Thursday night.

"You search for that Shangri-La. Right now, you know, we’re sitting at eight wins. I think we’re the only team sitting there.”

At 8-2, they own the NFL's best record even though they didn't look anything like a top team on a windy night in the Rocky Mountains — save for their defense, which sacked Geno Smith a half-dozen times in pushing the Broncos' season total to 46, more than any team's had in its first 10 games since at least 1990.

Because of that defense, Denver won its seventh straight game, the team's longest winning streak in a decade, and extended its home winning streak to 10.

“Yeah, we've got to do better,” quarterback Bo Nix said after throwing for just 150 yards with two interceptions to go with a touchdown pass. “At some point 10 points ain't going to be enough. We've got to score more. ... We've got to find some juice somewhere.”

Nix didn't pull out his usual fourth-quarter heroics and drew the wrath of the sellout crowd: “I've been booed before and I'll be booed again.”

The Broncos collected more penalties (11) than first downs (10) and had seven three-and-outs in 13 possessions. But Denver's defense didn't allow a first down over seven straight Raiders drives and came up with a turnover on downs, an interception and a blocked punt. Las Vegas' last drive ended in a missed field goal that would have tied it.

The Raiders, who just traded away top receiver Jakobi Meyers, fell to 2-7.

J.L. Skinner set up the winning field goal by blocking AJ Cole's punt with his facemask late in the third quarter.

“I'm glad his face was there,” linebacker Alex Singleton said.

Skinner said he didn't realize he blocked the punt with his facemask until “I saw my visor and it had the mark of the ball on it. A heads-up play for sure, a head-butt play, honestly, is what I say.”

Skinner's block set up Denver's struggling offense at the Las Vegas 12, but the Broncos lost 2 yards on three plays and Wil Lutz nailed a 32-yard field goal with 5 seconds left in the third quarter to break a 7-all tie.

Cornerback Kyu Blue Kelly's second interception set up the Raiders at the Denver 45-yard line in the waning minutes, but Daniel Carlson was wide right on a 48-yard field-goal try with 4:26 remaining.

Carlson has had a rough season. His game-winning field-goal attempt against the Bears was blocked in Week 4 and he missed an extra point last week in a one-point loss to Jacksonville.

“He’s got to kick better," Raiders coach Pete Carroll said. "I know it kills him, too. He wants to make every one of those.”

The Broncos chewed up the rest of the clock with a methodical drive at last and ending up taking kneel-downs in victory formation inside the Raiders 20-yard line after Las Vegas ran out of timeouts.

The game was a typical Thursday night flag-fest with neither team able to get into an offensive rhythm. A steady stream of players — including Smith — retreated to the sidelines and the blue tent to have injuries checked out.

The Broncos' trend of slow starts continued as they managed just 6 yards in six first-quarter snaps and trailed 7-0 after allowing Ashton Jeanty's 4-yard touchdown run.

The Broncos finally got a first down on their fifth possession when J.K. Dobbins scampered for a 13-yard gain on first down. Four plays later, Nix found Troy Franklin for an 11-yard touchdown to tie it at 7.

Smith briefly left the game after getting tripped up by Nik Bonitto and smothered by Malcolm Roach. Raiders backup Kenny Pickett threw one incompletion before Smith returned, but he limped into the locker room and appeared to be in some discomfort.

“He wanted to go back in, and he wanted to finish the game for his team," Carroll said. "He got whacked in the quad; he has a quad bruise. That’s his fight.

“To fight against these guys like that the whole night long and have a chance to tie the game up, and then what would have happened next?" Carroll mused. "I don’t know, I think we would have won.”

Raiders: RG Jackson Powers-Johnson injured his left leg and didn't return. LG Dylan Parham sprained an ankle. ... S Tristin McCollum was evaluated for a concussion in the second half.

Broncos: All-Pro RG Quinn Meinerz left in the third quarter with an illness. ... Star cornerback Pat Surtain II missed his second straight game with a strained pectoral muscle, and All-Pro kick returner and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. wasn't cleared from the concussion protocol in time to play. LB Karene Reid and OLB Jonah Elliss sustained hamstring injuries,

Raiders: Host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 17.

Broncos: Host the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 16.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762514750019.jpeg" alt="Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws under pressure from Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)" />
 <figcaption>Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws under pressure from Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</figcaption>
 </figure>By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football WriterDENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos aren't collecting many style points but as long as they keep racking up more points than their opponents on the scoreboard, they don't care how ugly it looks.“We’ve got to clean up some of the penalties. We’ve got to clean up the execution and that is an ongoing thing that probably never ends,” coach Sean Payton said after the Broncos squeaked past the reeling Las Vegas Raiders 10-7 on Thursday night."You search for that Shangri-La. Right now, you know, we’re sitting at eight wins. I think we’re the only team sitting there.”They are.At 8-2, they own the NFL's best record even though they didn't look anything like a top team on a windy night in the Rocky Mountains — save for their defense, which sacked Geno Smith a half-dozen times in pushing the Broncos' season total to 46, more than any team's had in its first 10 games since at least 1990.Because of that defense, Denver won its seventh straight game, the team's longest winning streak in a decade, and extended its home winning streak to 10.“Yeah, we've got to do better,” quarterback Bo Nix said after throwing for just 150 yards with two interceptions to go with a touchdown pass. “At some point 10 points ain't going to be enough. We've got to score more. ... We've got to find some juice somewhere.”Nix didn't pull out his usual fourth-quarter heroics and drew the wrath of the sellout crowd: “I've been booed before and I'll be booed again.”The Broncos collected more penalties (11) than first downs (10) and had seven three-and-outs in 13 possessions. But Denver's defense didn't allow a first down over seven straight Raiders drives and came up with a turnover on downs, an interception and a blocked punt. Las Vegas' last drive ended in a missed field goal that would have tied it.The Raiders, who just traded away top receiver Jakobi Meyers, fell to 2-7.J.L. Skinner set up the winning field goal by blocking AJ Cole's punt with his facemask late in the third quarter.“I'm glad his face was there,” linebacker Alex Singleton said.Skinner said he didn't realize he blocked the punt with his facemask until “I saw my visor and it had the mark of the ball on it. A heads-up play for sure, a head-butt play, honestly, is what I say.”Skinner's block set up Denver's struggling offense at the Las Vegas 12, but the Broncos lost 2 yards on three plays and Wil Lutz nailed a 32-yard field goal with 5 seconds left in the third quarter to break a 7-all tie.Cornerback Kyu Blue Kelly's second interception set up the Raiders at the Denver 45-yard line in the waning minutes, but Daniel Carlson was wide right on a 48-yard field-goal try with 4:26 remaining.Carlson has had a rough season. His game-winning field-goal attempt against the Bears was blocked in Week 4 and he missed an extra point last week in a one-point loss to Jacksonville.“He’s got to kick better," Raiders coach Pete Carroll said. "I know it kills him, too. He wants to make every one of those.”The Broncos chewed up the rest of the clock with a methodical drive at last and ending up taking kneel-downs in victory formation inside the Raiders 20-yard line after Las Vegas ran out of timeouts.The game was a typical Thursday night flag-fest with neither team able to get into an offensive rhythm. A steady stream of players — including Smith — retreated to the sidelines and the blue tent to have injuries checked out.The Broncos' trend of slow starts continued as they managed just 6 yards in six first-quarter snaps and trailed 7-0 after allowing Ashton Jeanty's 4-yard touchdown run.The Broncos finally got a first down on their fifth possession when J.K. Dobbins scampered for a 13-yard gain on first down. Four plays later, Nix found Troy Franklin for an 11-yard touchdown to tie it at 7.Smith briefly left the game after getting tripped up by Nik Bonitto and smothered by Malcolm Roach. Raiders backup Kenny Pickett threw one incompletion before Smith returned, but he limped into the locker room and appeared to be in some discomfort.“He wanted to go back in, and he wanted to finish the game for his team," Carroll said. "He got whacked in the quad; he has a quad bruise. That’s his fight.“To fight against these guys like that the whole night long and have a chance to tie the game up, and then what would have happened next?" Carroll mused. "I don’t know, I think we would have won.”<h2>Injuries</h2>Raiders: RG Jackson Powers-Johnson injured his left leg and didn't return. LG Dylan Parham sprained an ankle. ... S Tristin McCollum was evaluated for a concussion in the second half.Broncos: All-Pro RG Quinn Meinerz left in the third quarter with an illness. ... Star cornerback Pat Surtain II missed his second straight game with a strained pectoral muscle, and All-Pro kick returner and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. wasn't cleared from the concussion protocol in time to play. LB Karene Reid and OLB Jonah Elliss sustained hamstring injuries,<h2>Up next</h2>Raiders: Host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 17.Broncos: Host the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 16.

🏈 Broncos' defense shines in squeaker over Raiders 

WICHITA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer made history in several ways on Thursday night at Newman University. Down 2-0 with 35 minutes to play, the No. 4 ranked Tigers put together a furious late-match rally to deny Newman its upset bid with three goals in the final 26 minutes. FHSU won 3-2, putting a stamp on the best regular season in program and Great American Conference history.

The 2025 Tiger squad became the first team in program history to navigate a regular season unbeaten, stretching their overall record to 15-0-3 overall and their program-best unbeaten streak to 18 matches. They also became the first team to ever navigate a Great American Conference schedule unbeaten in an NCAA Championship season (excludes the abbreviated spring season of 2021 due to COVID-19), finishing at 11-0-1 in conference play. All seasons since 2019, excluding the spring 2021 season, have included 12 or more conference games. The Tigers became the first GAC program to navigate an entire regular season unbeaten in an NCAA Championship season.

After a scoreless stalemate between the teams in the first half, the offensive fireworks began to fly in the final 45 minutes. However, the Tigers had to face adversity to put their stamp on an unblemished regular season. Newman stunned the Tigers twice between the 50th and 55th minutes of the match, putting the Tigers in a two-goal hole they had not faced all year. But, the Tigers refused to be denied of their piece of history, putting together an impressive rally within the last third of the match.

The comeback began in the 65th minute when a loose ball in the box at close range found Jackson Elgas, who put the ball home for his second goal of the season. Only four minutes later in the 69th minute, a Juan Linares corner kick found the head of Federico Heinrich in the box, perfectly placed as he was falling backwards for the equalizing goal and his third score of the season. Finally, in the 82nd minute after constant pressure in the box, Linares found a window to kick the ball to the far post, which glanced off a defender into the net for his eighth goal of the year.

Despite a few tense moments late with Newman trying to equalize the match, the Tigers fought off any hope of a draw for the Jets. The Tigers finished with a 19-10 advantage in shots, while Payton Roehrich collected four saves in goal.

Yohsuke Ono and Daiki Okada scored the goals for Newman early in the second half. Francisco Pinochet recorded eight saves for the Jets.

The Tigers now have a week off before hosting the GAC Tournament, November 13-15 at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays. FHSU will be the No. 1 seed and will play at 3 p.m. on Thursday (Nov. 13) against the No. 4 seed yet to be determined for the tournament. The No. 2 vs. No. 3 seed semifinal match will follow at 6 p.m. that evening. More details on the tournament will be available next week on fhsuathletics.com.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762513950956.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics/Jordyn Bredenberg" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics/Jordyn Bredenberg</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWICHITA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer made history in several ways on Thursday night at Newman University. Down 2-0 with 35 minutes to play, the No. 4 ranked Tigers put together a furious late-match rally to deny Newman its upset bid with three goals in the final 26 minutes. FHSU won 3-2, putting a stamp on the best regular season in program and Great American Conference history.The 2025 Tiger squad became the first team in program history to navigate a regular season unbeaten, stretching their overall record to 15-0-3 overall and their program-best unbeaten streak to 18 matches. They also became the first team to ever navigate a Great American Conference schedule unbeaten in an NCAA Championship season (excludes the abbreviated spring season of 2021 due to COVID-19), finishing at 11-0-1 in conference play. All seasons since 2019, excluding the spring 2021 season, have included 12 or more conference games. The Tigers became the first GAC program to navigate an entire regular season unbeaten in an NCAA Championship season.After a scoreless stalemate between the teams in the first half, the offensive fireworks began to fly in the final 45 minutes. However, the Tigers had to face adversity to put their stamp on an unblemished regular season. Newman stunned the Tigers twice between the 50th and 55th minutes of the match, putting the Tigers in a two-goal hole they had not faced all year. But, the Tigers refused to be denied of their piece of history, putting together an impressive rally within the last third of the match.The comeback began in the 65th minute when a loose ball in the box at close range found Jackson Elgas, who put the ball home for his second goal of the season. Only four minutes later in the 69th minute, a Juan Linares corner kick found the head of Federico Heinrich in the box, perfectly placed as he was falling backwards for the equalizing goal and his third score of the season. Finally, in the 82nd minute after constant pressure in the box, Linares found a window to kick the ball to the far post, which glanced off a defender into the net for his eighth goal of the year.Despite a few tense moments late with Newman trying to equalize the match, the Tigers fought off any hope of a draw for the Jets. The Tigers finished with a 19-10 advantage in shots, while Payton Roehrich collected four saves in goal.Yohsuke Ono and Daiki Okada scored the goals for Newman early in the second half. Francisco Pinochet recorded eight saves for the Jets.The Tigers now have a week off before hosting the GAC Tournament, November 13-15 at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays. FHSU will be the No. 1 seed and will play at 3 p.m. on Thursday (Nov. 13) against the No. 4 seed yet to be determined for the tournament. The No. 2 vs. No. 3 seed semifinal match will follow at 6 p.m. that evening. More details on the tournament will be available next week on fhsuathletics.com.

⚽ No. 4 Tigers make history with furious comeback at Newman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The record Chiefs coach Andy Reid has established following bye weeks is the kind of stuff that isn’t supposed to happen in the NFL, a league that prides itself on both parity and week-to-week unpredictability.

In fact, you could say his results following a week off have been quite predictable.

Reid went 13-1 during his days in Philadelphia, and he is 9-3 since his arrival in Kansas City, giving him a 22-4 mark overall.

The Chiefs desperately need that trend to continue.

Most of those years, the Chiefs went into an enjoyable week off secure in their knowledge that they would be playing in the postseason. The big question coming out of it was whether they could secure the No. 1 overall seed and home-field advantage.

The Chiefs entered the bye after a 28-21 loss in Buffalo that left them 5-4 at the midway point in the season, and would’ve left them out of the playoffs entirely had it ended right there. They are third in the AFC West, a division they have won nine straight seasons. And ahead of them are Denver — their first opponent after the bye — and the Chargers, who already beat them once.

“We’ve got a lot of really good teams in our division that our playing good football,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said after the Bills loss. “We are down there in third place right now. We have to get out there and get ourselves right.”

The Chiefs played the first six games of the season without Rashee Rice, their top wide receiver, who was serving a six-game suspension for his role in a high-speed car crash in Dallas. Then they lost fellow wide receiver Xavier Worthy to a shoulder injury that he sustained in the season-opening loss to the Chargers. And along the way, running back Isiah Pacheco went down with another injury, and left tackle Josh Simmons had to step away from the team to deal with a family matter.

The disjointed nature of the roster may have a lot to do with the disjointed nature of the season.

Kansas City has played spectacularly at times, winning five out of six following an 0-2 start, a stretch highlighted by a 30-17 victory over the playoff-contending Lions and a 31-0 rout of the AFC West-rival Raiders. But the Chiefs also have had some head-scratching failures, including their inability to stop Jacksonville late in a 31-28 loss on the road.

But the Chiefs are optimistic that most of their missing pieces will be back after the bye.

Simmons has returned to the team and the first-round draft pick could be on the field as soon as Nov. 16, when they play the Broncos on the road. Pacheco is also expected to be back from his latest injury, while a series of bumps and bruises elsewhere on the roster that have robbed guys such as right guard Trey Smith of playing time should also have healed.

And while the Chiefs did not add anybody this week ahead of the NFL trade deadline, as some expected, they did bring back defensive tackle Mike Pennel before the break. The run-stuffer should not only help them overcome the loss to rookie Omarr Norman-Lott to a season-ending knee injury but provide some veteran experience on the defensive side of the ball.

So yes, there are reasons to be optimistic in Kansas City that another postseason run could happen this season.

First order of business is getting there.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757369105612.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Sao Paulo. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Sao Paulo. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The record Chiefs coach Andy Reid has established following bye weeks is the kind of stuff that isn’t supposed to happen in the NFL, a league that prides itself on both parity and week-to-week unpredictability.In fact, you could say his results following a week off have been quite predictable.Reid went 13-1 during his days in Philadelphia, and he is 9-3 since his arrival in Kansas City, giving him a 22-4 mark overall.The Chiefs desperately need that trend to continue.Most of those years, the Chiefs went into an enjoyable week off secure in their knowledge that they would be playing in the postseason. The big question coming out of it was whether they could secure the No. 1 overall seed and home-field advantage.That isn’t the case this season.The Chiefs entered the bye after a 28-21 loss in Buffalo that left them 5-4 at the midway point in the season, and would’ve left them out of the playoffs entirely had it ended right there. They are third in the AFC West, a division they have won nine straight seasons. And ahead of them are Denver — their first opponent after the bye — and the Chargers, who already beat them once.“We’ve got a lot of really good teams in our division that our playing good football,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said after the Bills loss. “We are down there in third place right now. We have to get out there and get ourselves right.”It would help to get themselves whole.The Chiefs played the first six games of the season without Rashee Rice, their top wide receiver, who was serving a six-game suspension for his role in a high-speed car crash in Dallas. Then they lost fellow wide receiver Xavier Worthy to a shoulder injury that he sustained in the season-opening loss to the Chargers. And along the way, running back Isiah Pacheco went down with another injury, and left tackle Josh Simmons had to step away from the team to deal with a family matter.The disjointed nature of the roster may have a lot to do with the disjointed nature of the season.Kansas City has played spectacularly at times, winning five out of six following an 0-2 start, a stretch highlighted by a 30-17 victory over the playoff-contending Lions and a 31-0 rout of the AFC West-rival Raiders. But the Chiefs also have had some head-scratching failures, including their inability to stop Jacksonville late in a 31-28 loss on the road.But the Chiefs are optimistic that most of their missing pieces will be back after the bye.Simmons has returned to the team and the first-round draft pick could be on the field as soon as Nov. 16, when they play the Broncos on the road. Pacheco is also expected to be back from his latest injury, while a series of bumps and bruises elsewhere on the roster that have robbed guys such as right guard Trey Smith of playing time should also have healed.And while the Chiefs did not add anybody this week ahead of the NFL trade deadline, as some expected, they did bring back defensive tackle Mike Pennel before the break. The run-stuffer should not only help them overcome the loss to rookie Omarr Norman-Lott to a season-ending knee injury but provide some veteran experience on the defensive side of the ball.So yes, there are reasons to be optimistic in Kansas City that another postseason run could happen this season.First order of business is getting there.

🏈 Chiefs look to Reid’s post-bye week success to turn season around

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, November 6 noneFriday, November 7 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at North Carolina, 4:30pm KKQY: Hill City FB vs. Oxford, 5:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB at Hutchinson, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Smith Center, 6:30pm KJLS: Trego vs. Kiowa County, 6:45pmSaturday, November 8 KAYS: Kansas FB at Arizona, 1:00pmSunday, November 9 none

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6A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maize (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wichita
Northwest (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Junction City
(7-2) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Olathe West
(8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan (7-2)

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5A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Thomas
Aquinas (8-1) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. James
Academy (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mill Valley
(7-2) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hays (7-2)

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4A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kapaun Mt.
Carmel (8-1) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eudora (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bishop Miege
(4-5) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mulvane (8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wamego (7-2)

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3A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Andale (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Topeka Hayden
(9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holcomb (9-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rock Creek (9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Santa Fe Trail
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2A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Southeast of
Saline (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nemaha Central
(9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hoisington (8-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Osage City (8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Garden Plain
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1A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jackson Heights
(9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sterling (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rossville (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Marys Colgan
(9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Smith Center
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8M-I Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Central
(8-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trego (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ell-Saline (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lyndon (8-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Little River
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8M-II Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hanover (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Axtell (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Victoria (8-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hutchinson
Central Christian (9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hodgeman County
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6M Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Weskan (7-1) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cunningham (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Barber
(7-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ingalls (7-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tescott (6-2)

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6A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maize (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wichita
Northwest (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Junction City
(7-2) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Olathe West
(8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan (7-2)Class
5A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Thomas
Aquinas (8-1) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. James
Academy (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mill Valley
(7-2) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hays (7-2)Class
4A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kapaun Mt.
Carmel (8-1) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eudora (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bishop Miege
(4-5) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mulvane (8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wamego (7-2)Class
3A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Andale (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Topeka Hayden
(9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Holcomb (9-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rock Creek (9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Santa Fe Trail
(9-0) Class
2A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Southeast of
Saline (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nemaha Central
(9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hoisington (8-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Osage City (8-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Garden Plain
(8-1)Class
1A Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jackson Heights
(9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sterling (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rossville (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Marys Colgan
(9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Smith Center
(9-0) Class
8M-I Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Central
(8-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trego (9-0) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ell-Saline (8-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lyndon (8-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Little River
(8-1) Class
8M-II Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hanover (9-0) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Axtell (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Victoria (8-0) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hutchinson
Central Christian (9-0) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hodgeman County
(8-1) Class
6M Rankings 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Weskan (7-1) 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cunningham (8-1) 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; South Barber
(7-1) 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ingalls (7-1) 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tescott (6-2)

🏈 Kpreps rankings ahead of Week 10

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State played to a 2-2 draw with Nebraska-Kearney in its final match of the 2025 season on Wednesday night at FHSU Soccer Stadium. All four goals occurred in the first half. The Tigers wrapped the season at 3-11-3 overall and 1-8-3 in the MIAA. The Lopers finished their year at 3-9-5 overall and 1-6-5 in the MIAA.

Fort Hays State rallied from an early two-goal deficit to get the match tied by halftime. UNK scored goals in the 2nd and 20th minutes, off crossing passes into the box. Fort Hays State responded with increased offensive pressure, earning six corner kicks and registering nine shots in the first half.

Isabelle Mull scored her first goal of the season when she put a strike on a loose ball in the box. The shot glanced off a defender just enough to redirect past the keeper in the 30th minute. Sydney Cotter equalized the match with a goal in the 44th minute when she put a glance on a ball crossed into the box by Makenzie Hood. It gave Cotter her seventh goal of the season, which led the Tigers in 2025.

Shots were a bit harder to come by for both teams in the second half, FHSU finishing with three shots after halftime compared to one for UNK. The Tigers outshot the Lopers 12-5 in the match.

Defensively, Hadley Ostrander made a crucial save in the final seconds against Mia Lang to preserve the draw. She had three saves overall in the match, while UNK keeper Susie Bovaird had two.

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State played to a 2-2 draw with Nebraska-Kearney in its final match of the 2025 season on Wednesday night at FHSU Soccer Stadium. All four goals occurred in the first half. The Tigers wrapped the season at 3-11-3 overall and 1-8-3 in the MIAA. The Lopers finished their year at 3-9-5 overall and 1-6-5 in the MIAA.Fort Hays State rallied from an early two-goal deficit to get the match tied by halftime. UNK scored goals in the 2nd and 20th minutes, off crossing passes into the box. Fort Hays State responded with increased offensive pressure, earning six corner kicks and registering nine shots in the first half.Isabelle Mull scored her first goal of the season when she put a strike on a loose ball in the box. The shot glanced off a defender just enough to redirect past the keeper in the 30th minute. Sydney Cotter equalized the match with a goal in the 44th minute when she put a glance on a ball crossed into the box by Makenzie Hood. It gave Cotter her seventh goal of the season, which led the Tigers in 2025.Shots were a bit harder to come by for both teams in the second half, FHSU finishing with three shots after halftime compared to one for UNK. The Tigers outshot the Lopers 12-5 in the match.Defensively, Hadley Ostrander made a crucial save in the final seconds against Mia Lang to preserve the draw. She had three saves overall in the match, while UNK keeper Susie Bovaird had two.

⚽ Tiger women wrap up 2025 season with draw against Nebraska-Kearney

INDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State Men's Soccer was tabbed No. 1 in the latest edition of NCAA Super Region Rankings, released on Wednesday (Nov. 5). As of right now, the Tigers are in the driver's seat for potential home field advantage in the NCAA Tournament, topping the 12-team list. The Tigers remain unbeaten on the season at 14-0-3 overall and ranked No. 4 in the nation.

The Tigers are one of three unbeaten teams in Super Region 3, joining Lincoln (9-0-6) ranked second and Cedarville (10-0-7) ranked fifth. Ten teams from the Super Region will be selected to the NCAA Tournament, which begins the week after conference tournaments.

Four of the ten teams selected to the Super Region 3 field of the NCAA Tournament will be automatic selections, which includes conference tournament champions from the GAC, GLVC, GMAC, and GLIAC conferences. Fort Hays State is already a lock to host the GAC Tournament as the conference's regular season champion, which will be held Thursday and Saturday (Nov. 13 and 15) at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays.

According to the Super Region 3 PDF found at the bottom of the region rankings on NCAA.com, Fort Hays State has the top RPI, performance indicator rating, and best in-region and overall record against Division II competition. The Tigers are tied for the best win-loss-tie percentage in the nation with Charleston (W.Va.).

Joining Fort Hays State from the Great American Conference in the second release of Super Region rankings for the 2025 season is Rogers State and Northeastern State. Rogers State is ranked third in the super region, while Northeastern State is ranked seventh.

One more edition of the Super Region rankings will be released next week before selections for the national tournament will be made following conference tournaments.

Super Region 3 rankings for November 5, 2025 Rank	School	In-Region Record	DII Record 1. Fort Hays State (Kan.)	13-0-3	14-0-3 2. Lincoln (Mo.)	9-0-6	9-0-6 3. Rogers State (Okla.)	10-2-4	10-2-4 4. Rockhurst (Mo.)	11-3-3	11-3-3 5. Cedarville (Ohio)	10-0-7	10-0-7 6. McKendree (Ill.)	8-4-5	8-4-5 7. Northeastern State (Okla.)	8-6-2	8-6-2 8. Tiffin (Ohio)	11-2-3	11-2-3 9. Indianapolis	9-4-3	10-4-3 10. Saginaw Valley State (Mich.)	10-2-3	10-2-4 11. Maryville (Mo.)	9-6-2	9-6-2 12. Missouri S&amp;T	9-5-3	9-5-3

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State Men's Soccer was tabbed No. 1 in the latest edition of NCAA Super Region Rankings, released on Wednesday (Nov. 5). As of right now, the Tigers are in the driver's seat for potential home field advantage in the NCAA Tournament, topping the 12-team list. The Tigers remain unbeaten on the season at 14-0-3 overall and ranked No. 4 in the nation.The Tigers are one of three unbeaten teams in Super Region 3, joining Lincoln (9-0-6) ranked second and Cedarville (10-0-7) ranked fifth. Ten teams from the Super Region will be selected to the NCAA Tournament, which begins the week after conference tournaments.Four of the ten teams selected to the Super Region 3 field of the NCAA Tournament will be automatic selections, which includes conference tournament champions from the GAC, GLVC, GMAC, and GLIAC conferences. Fort Hays State is already a lock to host the GAC Tournament as the conference's regular season champion, which will be held Thursday and Saturday (Nov. 13 and 15) at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays.According to the Super Region 3 PDF found at the bottom of the region rankings on NCAA.com, Fort Hays State has the top RPI, performance indicator rating, and best in-region and overall record against Division II competition. The Tigers are tied for the best win-loss-tie percentage in the nation with Charleston (W.Va.).Joining Fort Hays State from the Great American Conference in the second release of Super Region rankings for the 2025 season is Rogers State and Northeastern State. Rogers State is ranked third in the super region, while Northeastern State is ranked seventh.One more edition of the Super Region rankings will be released next week before selections for the national tournament will be made following conference tournaments.Super Region 3 rankings for November 5, 2025 Rank	School	In-Region Record	DII Record 1. Fort Hays State (Kan.)	13-0-3	14-0-3 2. Lincoln (Mo.)	9-0-6	9-0-6 3. Rogers State (Okla.)	10-2-4	10-2-4 4. Rockhurst (Mo.)	11-3-3	11-3-3 5. Cedarville (Ohio)	10-0-7	10-0-7 6. McKendree (Ill.)	8-4-5	8-4-5 7. Northeastern State (Okla.)	8-6-2	8-6-2 8. Tiffin (Ohio)	11-2-3	11-2-3 9. Indianapolis	9-4-3	10-4-3 10. Saginaw Valley State (Mich.)	10-2-3	10-2-4 11. Maryville (Mo.)	9-6-2	9-6-2 12. Missouri S&amp;T	9-5-3	9-5-3

⚽ Tiger men No. 1 in NCAA Super Region 3 rankings

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball received votes in the NABC Preseason Top 25 Poll for the 2025-26 season. The Tigers are coming off a 22-10 overall record in 2024-25, while making an appearance in the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight year.

Fort Hays State was one of two MIAA teams that played in the NCAA Tournament last year, which also included Central Regional champion and national semifinalist Washburn. The Ichabods open the year ranked No. 2 in the nation and are the only team from the MIAA inside the top 25 to start the year. Joining FHSU in the receiving votes section from the MIAA is Rogers State and Central Oklahoma.

Fort Hays State is looking to crack the NABC Top 25 for a third-straight season. Last year, the Tigers started at No. 16 in the preseason rankings, and in 2023-24 they ranked as high as No. 14 in the nation. Fort Hays State has been among the top 25 of the poll 116 times in program history.

The Tigers will open their 2025-26 season hosting a top-10 ranked team in Southwest Minnesota State. The Mustangs come to Hays with a preseason ranking of No. 9. The Mustangs won last year's meeting between the teams in Southwest Minnesota State's home floor 68-62.

NABC Preseason Top 25 Poll for 2025-26 RANK	SCHOOL	2024-2025	POINTS	PREVIOUS 1	Nova Southeastern (Fla.) (15)	36-1	399	2 2	Washburn (Kan.)	30-4	326	5 3	Dallas Baptist (Texas)	34-5	325	4 4	Daemen (N.Y.) (1)	28-1	291	1 5	Fairmont State (WVa.)	27-5	274	11 6	Alabama Huntsville	32-2	272	3 7	Point Loma (Calif.)	29-6	258	9 8	Missouri S&amp;T	25-6	240	12 9	Southwest Minnesota State	21-9	229	NR 10	Colorado School of Mines	29-5	214	7 11	West Liberty (WVa.)	30-5	199	6 12	Cal State Dominguez Hills	30-6	190	14 13	Michigan Tech	24-8	144	23 14	Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.)	25-6	130	13 15	Florida Southern	26-9	126	18 16	Columbus State (Ga.)	27-5	117	8 17	Black Hills State (S.D.)	18-12	110	NR 18	Central Washington	22-10	97	NR 19	Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.)	29-6	94	10 20	Southern Nazarene (Okla.)	22-7	91	NR 21	Virginia State	22-9	76	NR 22	Gannon (Pa.)	27-7	71	22 23	Findlay (Ohio)	24-5	68	NR 24	Bentley (Mass.)	18-10	67	NR 25	Lubbock Christian (Texas)	25-9	56	21

Receiving Votes: St. Cloud State (Minn.) 52, UNC Pembroke (N.C.) 49, St. Mary's (Texas) 46, Lake Superior State (Mich.) 45, Valdosta State (Ga.) 42, USCA (S.C.) 39, MSU Moorhead (Minn.) 37, Assumption (Mass.) 36, Rogers State (Okla.) 35, Miles (Ala.) 27, Lincoln (Mo.) 25, Minnesota Duluth 25, Adelphi (N.Y.) 24, Minnesota State 22, Northern Michigan 22, Chico State (Calif.) 21, Clark Atlanta (Ga.) 20, North Georgia 20, Catawba (N.C.) 15, Tampa (Fla.) 15, Concordia-St. Paul (Minn.) 12, Central Oklahoma 11, Dominican (N.Y.) 10, St. Thomas Aquinas (N.Y.) 10, Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 9. Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) 9, Fayetteville State (N.C.) 8, Cal State San Bernardino 7, Missouri-St. Louis 7, West Texas A&amp;M 7, Cal Poly Pomona 6, Ferris State (Mich.) 6, Fort Hays State (Kan.) 6, Oklahoma Baptist 6, Colorado Mesa 2, Montana State Billings 1, Montevallo (Ala.) 1, Pace (N.Y.) 1.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Basketball received votes in the NABC Preseason Top 25 Poll for the 2025-26 season. The Tigers are coming off a 22-10 overall record in 2024-25, while making an appearance in the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight year.Fort Hays State was one of two MIAA teams that played in the NCAA Tournament last year, which also included Central Regional champion and national semifinalist Washburn. The Ichabods open the year ranked No. 2 in the nation and are the only team from the MIAA inside the top 25 to start the year. Joining FHSU in the receiving votes section from the MIAA is Rogers State and Central Oklahoma.Fort Hays State is looking to crack the NABC Top 25 for a third-straight season. Last year, the Tigers started at No. 16 in the preseason rankings, and in 2023-24 they ranked as high as No. 14 in the nation. Fort Hays State has been among the top 25 of the poll 116 times in program history.The Tigers will open their 2025-26 season hosting a top-10 ranked team in Southwest Minnesota State. The Mustangs come to Hays with a preseason ranking of No. 9. The Mustangs won last year's meeting between the teams in Southwest Minnesota State's home floor 68-62.NABC Preseason Top 25 Poll for 2025-26 RANK	SCHOOL	2024-2025	POINTS	PREVIOUS 1	Nova Southeastern (Fla.) (15)	36-1	399	2 2	Washburn (Kan.)	30-4	326	5 3	Dallas Baptist (Texas)	34-5	325	4 4	Daemen (N.Y.) (1)	28-1	291	1 5	Fairmont State (WVa.)	27-5	274	11 6	Alabama Huntsville	32-2	272	3 7	Point Loma (Calif.)	29-6	258	9 8	Missouri S&amp;T	25-6	240	12 9	Southwest Minnesota State	21-9	229	NR 10	Colorado School of Mines	29-5	214	7 11	West Liberty (WVa.)	30-5	199	6 12	Cal State Dominguez Hills	30-6	190	14 13	Michigan Tech	24-8	144	23 14	Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.)	25-6	130	13 15	Florida Southern	26-9	126	18 16	Columbus State (Ga.)	27-5	117	8 17	Black Hills State (S.D.)	18-12	110	NR 18	Central Washington	22-10	97	NR 19	Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.)	29-6	94	10 20	Southern Nazarene (Okla.)	22-7	91	NR 21	Virginia State	22-9	76	NR 22	Gannon (Pa.)	27-7	71	22 23	Findlay (Ohio)	24-5	68	NR 24	Bentley (Mass.)	18-10	67	NR 25	Lubbock Christian (Texas)	25-9	56	21 Receiving Votes: St. Cloud State (Minn.) 52, UNC Pembroke (N.C.) 49, St. Mary's (Texas) 46, Lake Superior State (Mich.) 45, Valdosta State (Ga.) 42, USCA (S.C.) 39, MSU Moorhead (Minn.) 37, Assumption (Mass.) 36, Rogers State (Okla.) 35, Miles (Ala.) 27, Lincoln (Mo.) 25, Minnesota Duluth 25, Adelphi (N.Y.) 24, Minnesota State 22, Northern Michigan 22, Chico State (Calif.) 21, Clark Atlanta (Ga.) 20, North Georgia 20, Catawba (N.C.) 15, Tampa (Fla.) 15, Concordia-St. Paul (Minn.) 12, Central Oklahoma 11, Dominican (N.Y.) 10, St. Thomas Aquinas (N.Y.) 10, Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 9. Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) 9, Fayetteville State (N.C.) 8, Cal State San Bernardino 7, Missouri-St. Louis 7, West Texas A&amp;M 7, Cal Poly Pomona 6, Ferris State (Mich.) 6, Fort Hays State (Kan.) 6, Oklahoma Baptist 6, Colorado Mesa 2, Montana State Billings 1, Montevallo (Ala.) 1, Pace (N.Y.) 1.

🏀 Tiger men receiving votes on NABC Preseason Poll

Wednesday, November 5 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold, 6:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Wednesday, November 5 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold, 6:00pmThursday, November 6 noneFriday, November 7 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at North Carolina, 4:30pm KKQY: Hill City FB vs. Oxford, 5:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB at Hutchinson, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Smith Center, 6:30pm KJLS: Trego vs. Kiowa County, 6:45pmSaturday, November 8 KAYS: Kansas FB at Arizona, 1:00pmSunday, November 9 none

MANHATTAN, Kan. —&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5106275/pj-haggerty">P.J. Haggerty</a>&nbsp;scored 27 points,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4898278/nate-johnson">Nate Johnson</a>&nbsp;had 22 points and just missed a triple-double as Kansas State rolled to a 93-64 victory over UNC Greensboro on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.

Haggerty shot 10 of 20 from the field and Johnson was 8-of-11 shooting and grabbed a nine rebounds to go with nine assists.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5174959/abdi-bashir-jr">Abdi Bashir Jr</a>. scored all 16 of his points in the second half for K-State, which finished shooting 34 of 67 (51%) from the floor and 14 of 27 (52%) from long range.

<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4896620/justin-neely">Justin Neely</a>&nbsp;had 15 points, nine rebounds, fives assists and three steals to lead UNC Greensboro.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5314576/lilian-marville">Lilian Marville</a>&nbsp;added 14 points.

The Spartans built a 26-18 advantage with about six minutes left in the first half and led 34-33 at the break.

It was tied 40-all early in the second half before K-State pulled away on a 25-5 run, capped by a Johnson 3-pointer, and led 70-45 with 9:39 to play. The Wildcats were 3-of-10 shooting from 3-point range in the first half but 11 of 17 in the second.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. —&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5106275/pj-haggerty">P.J. Haggerty</a>&nbsp;scored 27 points,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4898278/nate-johnson">Nate Johnson</a>&nbsp;had 22 points and just missed a triple-double as Kansas State rolled to a 93-64 victory over UNC Greensboro on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.Haggerty shot 10 of 20 from the field and Johnson was 8-of-11 shooting and grabbed a nine rebounds to go with nine assists.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5174959/abdi-bashir-jr">Abdi Bashir Jr</a>. scored all 16 of his points in the second half for K-State, which finished shooting 34 of 67 (51%) from the floor and 14 of 27 (52%) from long range.<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4896620/justin-neely">Justin Neely</a>&nbsp;had 15 points, nine rebounds, fives assists and three steals to lead UNC Greensboro.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5314576/lilian-marville">Lilian Marville</a>&nbsp;added 14 points.The Spartans built a 26-18 advantage with about six minutes left in the first half and led 34-33 at the break.It was tied 40-all early in the second half before K-State pulled away on a 25-5 run, capped by a Johnson 3-pointer, and led 70-45 with 9:39 to play. The Wildcats were 3-of-10 shooting from 3-point range in the first half but 11 of 17 in the second.

🏀 Haggerty scores 27 to lead K-State over UNC Greensboro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Catcher Salvador Perez will remain with the Kansas City Royals rather than become a free agent, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year contact.

A nine-time All-Star, the 36-year-old had an $82 million, four-year contract that included a $13.5 million club option for 2026 with a $2 million buyout.

“Salvy is a Royals legend and one of the most important players this franchise has ever had,” general manager J.J. Picollo said in a statement. “We had the option for next year, but everyone knew we wanted to make sure his legacy with us continued longer than that. We appreciate Salvy’s commitment to the Royals, and we’re just as excited as our fans.”

Perez, Kansas City’s captain, was MVP of the 2015 World Series, when the Royals won their second title and first since 1985.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Catcher Salvador Perez will remain with the Kansas City Royals rather than become a free agent, agreeing Tuesday to a two-year contact.A nine-time All-Star, the 36-year-old had an $82 million, four-year contract that included a $13.5 million club option for 2026 with a $2 million buyout.“Salvy is a Royals legend and one of the most important players this franchise has ever had,” general manager J.J. Picollo said in a statement. “We had the option for next year, but everyone knew we wanted to make sure his legacy with us continued longer than that. We appreciate Salvy’s commitment to the Royals, and we’re just as excited as our fans.”Perez, Kansas City’s captain, was MVP of the 2015 World Series, when the Royals won their second title and first since 1985.

⚾ Salvador Perez agrees to a two-year contact to remain with the Royals

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

Fort Hays State went 2-0 last week and holds the same overall record as the No. 1 ranked team in the nation, University of Charleston, both at 14-0-3 overall. FHSU and Charleston are tied for the national lead in wins and won-lost-tied percentage (.912). Charleston moved up to No. 1 this week from No. 2 after previous No. 1 Cal State-Stanislaus took its first loss of the season to a No. 10 ranked Cal State-Dominguez Hills team this past week.

Surprisingly, Anderson (S.C.) took its first loss of the season at home to a team currently with a sub-.500 record and jumped FHSU to No. 4 in the poll this week after going 1-1 last week, now 9-1-4 overall. Cal State-Stanislaus fell just two spots to No. 3 in the poll after its loss to Cal State-Dominguez Hills.

Fort Hays State remains unbeaten through 17 matches this season. They are 10-0-1 so far in GAC play and have one match remaining in the regular season, a conference contest at Newman University on Thursday evening (Nov. 6) in Wichita.

Fort Hays State clinched the rights to host the GAC Tournament on November 13 and 15 at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays by winning the conference regular season title. The Tigers locked up the title with a 4-0 win at Ouachita Baptist last week. It was the fourth conference regular season title in program history, which started in 2011.

This is the longest unbeaten streak to start a season in program history and 17 matches is the longest unbeaten streak in program history regardless of point in time. The previous program record was 16, set by the 2018 team that played in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers passed the former mark with the 5-0 win at Harding this past Saturday.

Fort Hays State and Rogers State continue as the two teams from the GAC represented in the Top 25. The Hillcats are tied for No. 17 in the latest poll with an overall record of 10-2-4. Rogers State's only two losses this year were to Fort Hays State. Northeastern State is among the receiving votes section of the latest poll.

Fort Hays State and Charleston are the only teams in the top 10 this week that remain unbeaten for the season. There are four total teams in the top 25 without a loss this season. Lincoln (Mo.) has not lost this season, but surprisingly fell out of the top 25 this week after tying nationally ranked Rockhurst.

Fort Hays State is the national leader in total points (151), goal differential (+45), corner kicks per match (8.82), and shutout percentage (.765). The Tigers are tied for the national lead in won-lost-tied percentage (.912) with Charleston (W.Va.). The Tigers rank second nationally total goals (51), total assists (49), assists per match (2.88), and shots per match (19.18), while ranking third in points per match (8.88), save percentage (.870), scoring offense (3.00), and shots on goal per match (8.65).

United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for November 4, 2025 Rank	School	Prev	W-L-T 1	University of Charleston (W.Va.)	2	14-0-3 2	Palm Beach Atlantic University (Fla.)	3	12-1-2 3	California State University Stanislaus	1	13-1-1 4	Anderson University (S.C.)	5	9-1-4 5	Fort Hays State University (Kan.)	4	14-0-3 6	Southern New Hampshire University	6	12-1-2 7	Lynn University (Fla.)	7	11-2-1 8	Midwestern State University (Texas)	9	11-3-3 9	California State University-Dominguez Hills	10	11-2-4 10	Rockhurst University (Mo.)	20	11-3-3 11	Bentley University (Mass.)	11	10-1-3 12	Young Harris College (Ga.)	12	12-1-3 13	Cedarville University (Ohio)	8	10-0-7 14	Colorado State University-Pueblo	RV	8-2-7 15	Gannon University (Pa.)	16	10-2-4 16	Point Loma Nazarene University (Calif.)	14	11-3-1 17	Florida Tech	17	7-2-6 17	Rogers State University (Okla.)	18	10-2-4 19	University of Colorado-Colorado Springs	NR	9-4-4 20	Lander University (S.C.)	RV	8-2-6 21	Post University (Conn.)	NR	7-0-7 22	Bloomsburg University (Pa.)	22	7-2-6 23	Tiffin University (Ohio)	RV	11-2-3 24	California State University-Los Angeles	NR	8-3-5 25	Mississippi College	NR	11-1-4

Receiving Votes:  Northeastern State University, Regis University, Lincoln University (Mo.), Seattle Pacific University, Chowan University, University of West Florida, MSU Denver.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer was tabbed No. 5 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 rankings, released on Tuesday. The Tigers are among the top-5 nationally for the third-straight week, ranked No. 5 twice and No. 4 once within that span.Fort Hays State went 2-0 last week and holds the same overall record as the No. 1 ranked team in the nation, University of Charleston, both at 14-0-3 overall. FHSU and Charleston are tied for the national lead in wins and won-lost-tied percentage (.912). Charleston moved up to No. 1 this week from No. 2 after previous No. 1 Cal State-Stanislaus took its first loss of the season to a No. 10 ranked Cal State-Dominguez Hills team this past week.Surprisingly, Anderson (S.C.) took its first loss of the season at home to a team currently with a sub-.500 record and jumped FHSU to No. 4 in the poll this week after going 1-1 last week, now 9-1-4 overall. Cal State-Stanislaus fell just two spots to No. 3 in the poll after its loss to Cal State-Dominguez Hills.Fort Hays State remains unbeaten through 17 matches this season. They are 10-0-1 so far in GAC play and have one match remaining in the regular season, a conference contest at Newman University on Thursday evening (Nov. 6) in Wichita.Fort Hays State clinched the rights to host the GAC Tournament on November 13 and 15 at FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays by winning the conference regular season title. The Tigers locked up the title with a 4-0 win at Ouachita Baptist last week. It was the fourth conference regular season title in program history, which started in 2011.This is the longest unbeaten streak to start a season in program history and 17 matches is the longest unbeaten streak in program history regardless of point in time. The previous program record was 16, set by the 2018 team that played in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers passed the former mark with the 5-0 win at Harding this past Saturday.Fort Hays State and Rogers State continue as the two teams from the GAC represented in the Top 25. The Hillcats are tied for No. 17 in the latest poll with an overall record of 10-2-4. Rogers State's only two losses this year were to Fort Hays State. Northeastern State is among the receiving votes section of the latest poll.Fort Hays State and Charleston are the only teams in the top 10 this week that remain unbeaten for the season. There are four total teams in the top 25 without a loss this season. Lincoln (Mo.) has not lost this season, but surprisingly fell out of the top 25 this week after tying nationally ranked Rockhurst.Fort Hays State is the national leader in total points (151), goal differential (+45), corner kicks per match (8.82), and shutout percentage (.765). The Tigers are tied for the national lead in won-lost-tied percentage (.912) with Charleston (W.Va.). The Tigers rank second nationally total goals (51), total assists (49), assists per match (2.88), and shots per match (19.18), while ranking third in points per match (8.88), save percentage (.870), scoring offense (3.00), and shots on goal per match (8.65).United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for November 4, 2025 Rank	School	Prev	W-L-T 1	University of Charleston (W.Va.)	2	14-0-3 2	Palm Beach Atlantic University (Fla.)	3	12-1-2 3	California State University Stanislaus	1	13-1-1 4	Anderson University (S.C.)	5	9-1-4 5	Fort Hays State University (Kan.)	4	14-0-3 6	Southern New Hampshire University	6	12-1-2 7	Lynn University (Fla.)	7	11-2-1 8	Midwestern State University (Texas)	9	11-3-3 9	California State University-Dominguez Hills	10	11-2-4 10	Rockhurst University (Mo.)	20	11-3-3 11	Bentley University (Mass.)	11	10-1-3 12	Young Harris College (Ga.)	12	12-1-3 13	Cedarville University (Ohio)	8	10-0-7 14	Colorado State University-Pueblo	RV	8-2-7 15	Gannon University (Pa.)	16	10-2-4 16	Point Loma Nazarene University (Calif.)	14	11-3-1 17	Florida Tech	17	7-2-6 17	Rogers State University (Okla.)	18	10-2-4 19	University of Colorado-Colorado Springs	NR	9-4-4 20	Lander University (S.C.)	RV	8-2-6 21	Post University (Conn.)	NR	7-0-7 22	Bloomsburg University (Pa.)	22	7-2-6 23	Tiffin University (Ohio)	RV	11-2-3 24	California State University-Los Angeles	NR	8-3-5 25	Mississippi College	NR	11-1-4Receiving Votes: Northeastern State University, Regis University, Lincoln University (Mo.), Seattle Pacific University, Chowan University, University of West Florida, MSU Denver.

⚽ Tiger men No. 5 in latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 rankings

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Fort Hays State had three individuals receive Player of the Week honors from the Great American Conference on Tuesday. Juan Linares was named Offensive Player of the Week, Jackson Elgas was the Co-Defender of the Week, and Payton Roehrich was the Goalkeeper of the Week.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Fort Hays State had three individuals receive Player of the Week honors from the Great American Conference on Tuesday. Juan Linares was named Offensive Player of the Week, Jackson Elgas was the Co-Defender of the Week, and Payton Roehrich was the Goalkeeper of the Week.Linares recorded two goals and an assist for five points over two matches, helping FHSU to a 4-0 win over Ouachita Baptist and a 5-0 win over Harding. He scored the first two goals of the 4-0 win at OBU, converting a penalty kick and then a shot from about 30 yards out. In the 5-0 win over Harding, he provided an assist on FHSU's fourth goal.Jackson Elgas played a team-high 150 minutes for the week, helping FHSU remain unbeaten at 14-0-3 overall and 10-0-1 in the GAC. He played 75 minutes in both matches, helping the team record its 12th and 13th shutouts of the season. He provided a team save on an OBU shot that was headed for an empty net late in the first half, then he had the assist on the game-winning goal at Harding with a nice crossing pass. He helped the Tigers limit the opposition to just 8.5 shots per match for the week.Payton Roehrich picked up a pair of combined shutouts with Simon Niksch on the road in Arkansas, his fourth and fifth combined shutouts of the season. Roehrich played the first 70 minutes of the match at Ouachita Baptist and made four saves before being lifted when FHSU had a comfortable lead. In the win at Harding, Roehrich only played the first half of contest at Harding and did not have to make a save, but yielded to Niksch when the Tigers were up 3-0 at halftime. Roehrich made four saves for the week.Elgas shared the Defender of the Week honor with Artur Carvalho of Rogers State, making four honorees for the weekly GAC honors overall.FHSU Men's Soccer now has 13 player of the week honors from the conference office this season. Roehrich has now earned Goalkeeper of the Week three times this season. Dimitry Tchantcheu (defender), Oliver Wright (defender), and Linares (offense) have all earned weekly honors twice this season. Elias Ovelar Semeniuk (offense), Bastian Carlman (offense), Harrison Bensouda (defender), and Elgas (defender) have all earned an honor once this year. The Tigers have claimed 12 of their 13 honors within the months of October and November.