HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State men's soccer remained unbeaten for the season with a narrow 1-0 win over Rogers State on Saturday afternoon. The No. 5 Tigers (12-0-3, 8-0-1 GAC) took the lead in the ninth minute of the match and held on the rest of the way, holding off the No. 17 ranked Hillcats (9-2-4, 5-2-2). This victory helped the Tigers lock up a spot in the GAC Tournament, still with three matches to play in the regular season.

Fort Hays State established early control on a thrilling goal from Elias Ovelar Semeniuk in the ninth minute, assisted by Joseph Street and Harrison Bensouda. Street had a long throw into the box headed by Bensouda, which Ovelar Semeniuk took a winding strike at to near the fall post to score his 11th goal of the season. Fort Hays State consistently pressured Rogers State in the opening half, earning seven corner kicks and leading the shot count 7-0.

Rogers State started to find offensive opportunities in the second half, but the Tigers were up to the challenge defensively. The Hillcats took six shots in the second half, but all were off target as Payton Roehrich did not have to record a save in the match for his eighth individual shutout of the season. Rogers State goalkeeper Jaxon Kendall made five saves in the match.

Overall, FHSU outshot RSU 15-6 in the match. FHSU led corner kick opportunities 13-2. Ovelar Semeniuk led FHSU with five shots.

Fort Hays State will play its final three regular season matches on the road. They head to Arkansas next week for meetings with Ouachita Baptist (Thur. Oct. 30) and Harding (Sat. Nov. 1).

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State men's soccer remained unbeaten for the season with a narrow 1-0 win over Rogers State on Saturday afternoon. The No. 5 Tigers (12-0-3, 8-0-1 GAC) took the lead in the ninth minute of the match and held on the rest of the way, holding off the No. 17 ranked Hillcats (9-2-4, 5-2-2). This victory helped the Tigers lock up a spot in the GAC Tournament, still with three matches to play in the regular season.Fort Hays State established early control on a thrilling goal from Elias Ovelar Semeniuk in the ninth minute, assisted by Joseph Street and Harrison Bensouda. Street had a long throw into the box headed by Bensouda, which Ovelar Semeniuk took a winding strike at to near the fall post to score his 11th goal of the season. Fort Hays State consistently pressured Rogers State in the opening half, earning seven corner kicks and leading the shot count 7-0.Rogers State started to find offensive opportunities in the second half, but the Tigers were up to the challenge defensively. The Hillcats took six shots in the second half, but all were off target as Payton Roehrich did not have to record a save in the match for his eighth individual shutout of the season. Rogers State goalkeeper Jaxon Kendall made five saves in the match.Overall, FHSU outshot RSU 15-6 in the match. FHSU led corner kick opportunities 13-2. Ovelar Semeniuk led FHSU with five shots.Fort Hays State will play its final three regular season matches on the road. They head to Arkansas next week for meetings with Ouachita Baptist (Thur. Oct. 30) and Harding (Sat. Nov. 1).

⚽ Early goal lifts No. 5 Tigers past No. 17 Hillcats

MEDICINE LODGE - The TMP-Marian volleyball season came to and end in the opening round of the Medicine Lodge Class 2A Sub-State Tournament. The Monarchs lost to fellow Mid-Continent League member Oakley in two sets 25-21, 25-19.

TMP-Marian had advanced to Saturday's tournament by winning their own regional earlier in the week.&nbsp;

The Monarchs end the season at 29-14. Oakley (26-4) defeated host Medicine Lodge 15-25, 25-19, 25-9 to advance to next week's 2A State Touranment.

Hays Post SportsMEDICINE LODGE - The TMP-Marian volleyball season came to and end in the opening round of the Medicine Lodge Class 2A Sub-State Tournament. The Monarchs lost to fellow Mid-Continent League member Oakley in two sets 25-21, 25-19.TMP-Marian had advanced to Saturday's tournament by winning their own regional earlier in the week.&nbsp;The Monarchs end the season at 29-14. Oakley (26-4) defeated host Medicine Lodge 15-25, 25-19, 25-9 to advance to next week's 2A State Touranment.

🏐 TMP-Marian season comes to a close at sub-state

WICHITA - Hays High's volleyball season came to a close with a loss in the opening round of Kapuan Mt. Carmel sub-state on Saturday. The fifth-seeded Indians lost 25-22, 26-24 to Salina South.

It was the Indians second loss of the season to the Cougars (21-17) lsot to to the host Crusaders 26-24, 25-10 in the finals. 

Hays ends their season with a 25-11 record.

Hays Post SportsWICHITA - Hays High's volleyball season came to a close with a loss in the opening round of Kapuan Mt. Carmel sub-state on Saturday. The fifth-seeded Indians lost 25-22, 26-24 to Salina South.It was the Indians second loss of the season to the Cougars (21-17) lsot to to the host Crusaders 26-24, 25-10 in the finals. Hays ends their season with a 25-11 record.

🏐 Hays High volleyball season ends at sub-state

PITTSBURG, Kan. - Fort Hays State's Emily Diercks-McCullough claimed her second-consecutive MIAA Cross Country championship Saturday morning, helping the Tigers to a sixth-place finish at the 2025 league meet.

McCullough completed the six-kilometer trek in 20:57.8, becoming just the second athlete in MIAA Championship history to break the 21-minute mark in a 6K. She is the first to repeat as MIAA Champion since Missouri Southern's Kimmi Shank did so in 2008-09. The Hoxie, Kan. native is the 13th student-athlete in league history to collect multiple cross country championships in a career.

Her title gave the FHSU women the individual champion for a third year in a row after Regan Hodsden also came away victorious in 2023.

Taylor Hoskinson was the next Tiger across the line, turning in a time of 22:36.8 to place 25th. Ashlyn Harbaugh finished in 30th place after crossing the line in 22:48.0, while Emma Weiner slotted 36th with a time of 22:57.1. Cate Wiese rounded out the Tiger top five in 46th place after traversing the course in 23:15.2.

The Tigers collected 137 team points on the day, finishing 23 points behind fifth-place Missouri Southern. Race host Pittsburg State collected the team title for a fourth year in a row with 55 points, just one point in front of Rogers State.

Fort Hays State will continue the postseason push in two weeks (Nov. 8) when Missouri Southern hosts the Central Region Championships in Joplin, Mo. The women's 6K is set to open the day at 10 a.m.

Full FHSU Results 6th - Fort Hays State - 137 points 1st - Emily Diercks - 20:57.8 25th - Taylor Hoskinson - 22:36.8 30th - Ashlyn Harbaugh - 22:48.0 36th - Emma Weiner - 22:57.1 46th - Cate Wiese - 23:15.2 55th - Esther Clark-Pavlovich - 23:29.6 56th - Janae Fugitt - 23:31.3 61st - Abbye Hudson - 23:45.6 66th - Eva Cortes - 24:01.3 71st - Keziah Bachman - 24:16.4

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPITTSBURG, Kan. - Fort Hays State's Emily Diercks-McCullough claimed her second-consecutive MIAA Cross Country championship Saturday morning, helping the Tigers to a sixth-place finish at the 2025 league meet.McCullough completed the six-kilometer trek in 20:57.8, becoming just the second athlete in MIAA Championship history to break the 21-minute mark in a 6K. She is the first to repeat as MIAA Champion since Missouri Southern's Kimmi Shank did so in 2008-09. The Hoxie, Kan. native is the 13th student-athlete in league history to collect multiple cross country championships in a career.Her title gave the FHSU women the individual champion for a third year in a row after Regan Hodsden also came away victorious in 2023.Taylor Hoskinson was the next Tiger across the line, turning in a time of 22:36.8 to place 25th. Ashlyn Harbaugh finished in 30th place after crossing the line in 22:48.0, while Emma Weiner slotted 36th with a time of 22:57.1. Cate Wiese rounded out the Tiger top five in 46th place after traversing the course in 23:15.2.The Tigers collected 137 team points on the day, finishing 23 points behind fifth-place Missouri Southern. Race host Pittsburg State collected the team title for a fourth year in a row with 55 points, just one point in front of Rogers State.Fort Hays State will continue the postseason push in two weeks (Nov. 8) when Missouri Southern hosts the Central Region Championships in Joplin, Mo. The women's 6K is set to open the day at 10 a.m.Full FHSU Results 6th - Fort Hays State - 137 points 1st - Emily Diercks - 20:57.8 25th - Taylor Hoskinson - 22:36.8 30th - Ashlyn Harbaugh - 22:48.0 36th - Emma Weiner - 22:57.1 46th - Cate Wiese - 23:15.2 55th - Esther Clark-Pavlovich - 23:29.6 56th - Janae Fugitt - 23:31.3 61st - Abbye Hudson - 23:45.6 66th - Eva Cortes - 24:01.3 71st - Keziah Bachman - 24:16.4

👟 Diercks repeats as MIAA champ, FHSU women's XC 6th

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Avery Johnson threw for 231 yards while accounting for four touchdowns, Kansas State returned a fumble 20 yards for another score, and the Wildcats routed Kansas 42-17 on Saturday for their 17th consecutive victory in the Sunflower Showdown.

Johnson ran for two TDs and threw for two more, including a 78-yard strike to Jayce Brown, who finished with four catches for 160 yards. Joe Jackson added 69 yards on the ground, helping the Wildcats (4-4, 3-2 Big 12) to run out the clock late.

Kansas State made life especially miserable on a cold, wet day for Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, who was 17 of 35 for 129 yards with an interception. Daniels did have a touchdown run, while Daniel Hishaw Jr. ran for 67 yards and a score.

The Jayhawks (4-4, 2-3) still have not beaten their rival down Interstate 70 since Nov. 1, 2008 — seven head coaches ago.

The opening half Saturday was an exercise in polar-opposite quarters.

The first was downright crazy: Kansas State fumbled the opening kickoff, leading to a quick touchdown by Kansas. Then the Wildcats answered with a long touchdown drive, held the Jayhawks, then scooped up a poor snap on the punt and returned it for another score, giving coach Chris Klieman's bunch a 21-7 advantage.

The second quarter was downright boring: Kansas took over midway through it and embarked on an 18-play, 85-yard drive in which it converted four third downs and soaked up more than 8 1/2 minutes. By the time Daniel Hishaw barreled into the end zone to make it 21-14, the Wildcats had enough time to run just one play before the break.

As so often happens in this rivalry, the good feelings for Kansas didn't last.

The Jayhawks went three-and-out on their opening two series of the second half, and Kansas State capitalized on an interception of Daniels to extend the lead on DeVon Rice's touchdown plunge midway through the third quarter.

The decisive blow came moments later, after Kansas had settled for a field goal to make it 28-17. On the Wildcats' next play from scrimmage, Johnson found Brown in stride down the sideline for a 78-yard touchdown reception.

Kansas turned over on downs on its next two possessions, allowing the Wildcats to begin their celebration early.

Kansas State showed remarkable poise after fumbling the game's opening kickoff. That hasn't always been the case this season, especially when games have been tight. Each of its four losses has been by six points or fewer.

Kansas had been averaging 418.3 yards and 32.4 points per game. It finished with 247 yards of offense against the Wildcats.

Kansas State plays No. 14 Texas Tech next Saturday.

Kansas plays Oklahoma State the same day.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Avery Johnson threw for 231 yards while accounting for four touchdowns, Kansas State returned a fumble 20 yards for another score, and the Wildcats routed Kansas 42-17 on Saturday for their 17th consecutive victory in the Sunflower Showdown.Johnson ran for two TDs and threw for two more, including a 78-yard strike to Jayce Brown, who finished with four catches for 160 yards. Joe Jackson added 69 yards on the ground, helping the Wildcats (4-4, 3-2 Big 12) to run out the clock late.Kansas State made life especially miserable on a cold, wet day for Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, who was 17 of 35 for 129 yards with an interception. Daniels did have a touchdown run, while Daniel Hishaw Jr. ran for 67 yards and a score.The Jayhawks (4-4, 2-3) still have not beaten their rival down Interstate 70 since Nov. 1, 2008 — seven head coaches ago.The opening half Saturday was an exercise in polar-opposite quarters.The first was downright crazy: Kansas State fumbled the opening kickoff, leading to a quick touchdown by Kansas. Then the Wildcats answered with a long touchdown drive, held the Jayhawks, then scooped up a poor snap on the punt and returned it for another score, giving coach Chris Klieman's bunch a 21-7 advantage.The second quarter was downright boring: Kansas took over midway through it and embarked on an 18-play, 85-yard drive in which it converted four third downs and soaked up more than 8 1/2 minutes. By the time Daniel Hishaw barreled into the end zone to make it 21-14, the Wildcats had enough time to run just one play before the break.As so often happens in this rivalry, the good feelings for Kansas didn't last.The Jayhawks went three-and-out on their opening two series of the second half, and Kansas State capitalized on an interception of Daniels to extend the lead on DeVon Rice's touchdown plunge midway through the third quarter.The decisive blow came moments later, after Kansas had settled for a field goal to make it 28-17. On the Wildcats' next play from scrimmage, Johnson found Brown in stride down the sideline for a 78-yard touchdown reception.Kansas turned over on downs on its next two possessions, allowing the Wildcats to begin their celebration early.<h2>The takeaway</h2>Kansas State showed remarkable poise after fumbling the game's opening kickoff. That hasn't always been the case this season, especially when games have been tight. Each of its four losses has been by six points or fewer.Kansas had been averaging 418.3 yards and 32.4 points per game. It finished with 247 yards of offense against the Wildcats.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas State plays No. 14 Texas Tech next Saturday.Kansas plays Oklahoma State the same day.

🏈 K-State beats KU for 17th straight Sunflower Showdown win

PITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State men's cross country team placed sixth at the 2025 MIAA Championships Saturday morning (Oct. 25) after compiling 158 team points. Christian Darrah led the Tigers to the line, finishing eighth to earn All-MIAA status for a second year in a row.

FHSU's sixth-place team finish is the best for the men since 2019 when they finished fourth.

Darrah navigated the eight-kilometer course at Four Oaks Golf Course in 24:51.6, less than six seconds outside of a top-five finish. The Galva, Kan. native was in 11th place at the two-kilometer pole but managed to pass three competitors over the final six kilometers.

Noah Morenz was the next Tiger to the line, placing 27th with a time of 25:41.7. Cole Krug clocked a time of 25:58.6 to finish in 31st place, with Hayden Nemechek crossing the finish line in 38th place after traversing the course in 26:10.4. Chayse McCullough rounded out the Tiger top five in 63rd place with a time of 26:52.5.

Northwest Missouri State took home the team trophy for a second year in a row after accumulating 54 points, while the Bearcats' Aziz Mohammed finished first individually in 24:16.1.

Fort Hays State will continue the postseason push in two weeks (Nov. 8) when Missouri Southern hosts the Central Region Championships in Joplin, Mo. The men's 10K is set to begin at 11:15 a.m.

Full FHSU Results 6th - Fort Hays State - 158 points 8th - Christian Darrah - 24:51.6 27th - Noah Morenz - 25:41.7 31st - Cole Krug - 25:58.6 38th - Hayden Nemechek - 26:10.4 63rd - Chayse McCullough - 26:52.5 76th - Austin Ritsema - 27:19.5 77th - Ty Raulston - 27:26.6 79th - Kaiden Esfeld - 27:39.1 80th - Ian Weich - 27:43.4 81st - Emery Wolfe - 27:46.8

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State men's cross country team placed sixth at the 2025 MIAA Championships Saturday morning (Oct. 25) after compiling 158 team points. Christian Darrah led the Tigers to the line, finishing eighth to earn All-MIAA status for a second year in a row.FHSU's sixth-place team finish is the best for the men since 2019 when they finished fourth.Darrah navigated the eight-kilometer course at Four Oaks Golf Course in 24:51.6, less than six seconds outside of a top-five finish. The Galva, Kan. native was in 11th place at the two-kilometer pole but managed to pass three competitors over the final six kilometers.Noah Morenz was the next Tiger to the line, placing 27th with a time of 25:41.7. Cole Krug clocked a time of 25:58.6 to finish in 31st place, with Hayden Nemechek crossing the finish line in 38th place after traversing the course in 26:10.4. Chayse McCullough rounded out the Tiger top five in 63rd place with a time of 26:52.5.Northwest Missouri State took home the team trophy for a second year in a row after accumulating 54 points, while the Bearcats' Aziz Mohammed finished first individually in 24:16.1.Fort Hays State will continue the postseason push in two weeks (Nov. 8) when Missouri Southern hosts the Central Region Championships in Joplin, Mo. The men's 10K is set to begin at 11:15 a.m.Full FHSU Results 6th - Fort Hays State - 158 points 8th - Christian Darrah - 24:51.6 27th - Noah Morenz - 25:41.7 31st - Cole Krug - 25:58.6 38th - Hayden Nemechek - 26:10.4 63rd - Chayse McCullough - 26:52.5 76th - Austin Ritsema - 27:19.5 77th - Ty Raulston - 27:26.6 79th - Kaiden Esfeld - 27:39.1 80th - Ian Weich - 27:43.4 81st - Emery Wolfe - 27:46.8

👟 FHSU men's cross country sixth at MIAA Championships

By GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post Sports

OSBORNE — Sophomore quarterback Tate Foreman accounted for four total touchdowns — three through the air and one on defense — as Thunder Ridge closed the regular season with a 42-20 road win over Osborne on Friday night.

The win pushes Thunder Ridge to 4-4 overall, while Osborne falls to 3-5 heading into next week’s playoff openers.

Thunder Ridge opened the night with a 9-play, 61-yard drive capped by a 31-yard touchdown pass from Foreman to Rashad Stafford for a 6-0 lead midway through the first quarter. The Longhorns dominated possession early, running 19 plays to Osborne’s six in the opening period, but led by just six after one.

Osborne finally broke through in the second quarter when freshman quarterback Tate Tiernan connected with Ethan Conrad on a 45-yard strike to give the Bulldogs an 8-6 lead with 5:05 left in the half. But Thunder Ridge answered immediately. Foreman hit Connor Engelke from 15 yards out to reclaim the lead, then after another Osborne score, Stafford ripped off a 42-yard touchdown run to put the Longhorns up 20-14 at halftime.

The third quarter swung completely in Thunder Ridge’s favor. After Tiernan was intercepted in the end zone by senior Evan Slavik, the Bulldogs’ next two drives also ended in turnovers — a 39-yard pick-six by Foreman and a fumble on the very next play, which led to an 11-yard touchdown pass from Foreman to Slavik. In a span of less than two minutes, Thunder Ridge turned a six-point lead into a 22-point cushion.

Osborne’s offense, which failed to convert a third down all night (0-for-9), pieced together a 14-play drive that spanned into the fourth quarter but came up empty on downs. The Longhorns capitalized again, as Stafford punched in his second rushing score from two yards out to make it 42-14. Tiernan added a 50-yard touchdown run late to cap the scoring.

Foreman led the way for Thunder Ridge, completing 9 of 15 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns, adding 74 yards rushing, and returning an interception for a score. Stafford carried 19 times for 118 yards and two touchdowns, plus a receiving TD, while Slavik caught four passes for 47 yards and an interception on defense.

Tiernan paced Osborne with 128 yards passing and 143 rushing, including a late touchdown, but also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. Donovan Holloway caught eight passes for 70 yards, while Koltyn Graf added a short rushing score.

Thunder Ridge finished with 335 total yards and went 3-for-3 in the red zone, while Osborne totaled 289 yards but failed to finish key drives, going 1-for-3 inside the red zone.

The Longhorns will open the playoffs at home against Frankfort, while the Bulldogs draw a tough road matchup with unbeaten Hanover next week.

By GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post SportsOSBORNE — Sophomore quarterback Tate Foreman accounted for four total touchdowns — three through the air and one on defense — as Thunder Ridge closed the regular season with a 42-20 road win over Osborne on Friday night.The win pushes Thunder Ridge to 4-4 overall, while Osborne falls to 3-5 heading into next week’s playoff openers.Thunder Ridge opened the night with a 9-play, 61-yard drive capped by a 31-yard touchdown pass from Foreman to Rashad Stafford for a 6-0 lead midway through the first quarter. The Longhorns dominated possession early, running 19 plays to Osborne’s six in the opening period, but led by just six after one.Osborne finally broke through in the second quarter when freshman quarterback Tate Tiernan connected with Ethan Conrad on a 45-yard strike to give the Bulldogs an 8-6 lead with 5:05 left in the half. But Thunder Ridge answered immediately. Foreman hit Connor Engelke from 15 yards out to reclaim the lead, then after another Osborne score, Stafford ripped off a 42-yard touchdown run to put the Longhorns up 20-14 at halftime.The third quarter swung completely in Thunder Ridge’s favor. After Tiernan was intercepted in the end zone by senior Evan Slavik, the Bulldogs’ next two drives also ended in turnovers — a 39-yard pick-six by Foreman and a fumble on the very next play, which led to an 11-yard touchdown pass from Foreman to Slavik. In a span of less than two minutes, Thunder Ridge turned a six-point lead into a 22-point cushion.Osborne’s offense, which failed to convert a third down all night (0-for-9), pieced together a 14-play drive that spanned into the fourth quarter but came up empty on downs. The Longhorns capitalized again, as Stafford punched in his second rushing score from two yards out to make it 42-14. Tiernan added a 50-yard touchdown run late to cap the scoring.Foreman led the way for Thunder Ridge, completing 9 of 15 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns, adding 74 yards rushing, and returning an interception for a score. Stafford carried 19 times for 118 yards and two touchdowns, plus a receiving TD, while Slavik caught four passes for 47 yards and an interception on defense.Tiernan paced Osborne with 128 yards passing and 143 rushing, including a late touchdown, but also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. Donovan Holloway caught eight passes for 70 yards, while Koltyn Graf added a short rushing score.Thunder Ridge finished with 335 total yards and went 3-for-3 in the red zone, while Osborne totaled 289 yards but failed to finish key drives, going 1-for-3 inside the red zone.The Longhorns will open the playoffs at home against Frankfort, while the Bulldogs draw a tough road matchup with unbeaten Hanover next week.

Thunder Ridge closes regular season with win at Osborne

Fort Hays State (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) at Washburn (2-5, 1-4 MIAA) Saturday, October 25 ⦁ 1 p.m. Topeka, Kan. ⦁ Yager Stadium

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Fort Hays State Football hits the road once again this weekend as they head east down I-70 to Topeka for a meeting with Washburn. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium. The Tigers are looking to snap a two-game losing skid, now at 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods enter at 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the MIAA.

Fort Hays State looks to bounce back from a tough performance at Northwest Missouri State last week. The Tigers fell 52-3 to the nationally ranked Bearcats and the three points tied their fewest in a game under head coach Chris Brown. The Tigers seek a better offensive performance this week after a season-low 131 yards of total offense at NWMSU last week, the worst ever under coach Chris Brown.

Washburn is coming off its first conference win of the season, knocking off Central Missouri 37-17 in Topeka. The 37 points was the most in a game for the Ichabods this season, the first time they scored at least 30 in a game. The Ichabods are under the guidance of first-year head coach Zach Watkins, a former FHSU assistant who also played at Washburn when Chris Brown was an assistant coach for the Ichabods.

Fort Hays State has won six of the last nine meetings with Washburn. However, the Ichabods own a mark of 11-7 against the Tigers in MIAA play and have won 10 of the last 12 vs. the Tigers at Yager Stadium. FHSU has won the last two meetings, which included a 38-7 win in Hays last year and a 31-28 win in Topeka in 2023. Three of the last five meetings with Washburn in Topeka have gone to overtime, with Washburn winning two of those three.

This matchup pits the two best teams in the MIAA at forcing fumbles this season. FHSU leads the MIAA with 10, while Washburn is second with eight. Both teams have struggled offensively at times this year. Washburn is ninth in the MIAA in scoring at 21.9 points per game, while FHSU is 10th at 20.1 points per game. Fort Hays State ranks ninth in total offense at 318.4 yards per game, while Washburn is 10th at 266.7 yards per game.

The Tigers have won their last six against the Ichabods when scoring at least 30 points in a game. However, Washburn has won the last nine when FHSU fell short of 30 points.

On the defensive side of the ball, John Johnson continues to post a strong season at linebacker leading the Tigers in tackles with 83. He now has 313 for his career. Gaven Haselhorst leads FHSU in sacks with four, while Michael Chavez and Michael Polley each have two interceptions.

Caleb Heavner leads the Tiger offense with 1,321 passing yards and 310 rushing yards. He has had a hand in 10 touchdowns this season (8 passing, 2 rushing). Ryan Allen is the top receiver with 245 yards, while Cale Cormaney is right behind with 240.

The Ichabods have the national leader in tackles for NCAA Division II in J.C. Heim. He has 95 for the season. Logan Madden has been the quarterback for WU for two straight games. He completes just a little over 59 percent of his passes. Chase Allen-Jackman is the top target for Ichabod quarterbacks with 467 receiving yards for the season. Cam Robinson leads WU in rushing at 160 yards for the season.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) at Washburn (2-5, 1-4 MIAA) Saturday, October 25 ⦁ 1 p.m. Topeka, Kan. ⦁ Yager StadiumRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State Football hits the road once again this weekend as they head east down I-70 to Topeka for a meeting with Washburn. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium. The Tigers are looking to snap a two-game losing skid, now at 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods enter at 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the MIAA.Fort Hays State looks to bounce back from a tough performance at Northwest Missouri State last week. The Tigers fell 52-3 to the nationally ranked Bearcats and the three points tied their fewest in a game under head coach Chris Brown. The Tigers seek a better offensive performance this week after a season-low 131 yards of total offense at NWMSU last week, the worst ever under coach Chris Brown.Washburn is coming off its first conference win of the season, knocking off Central Missouri 37-17 in Topeka. The 37 points was the most in a game for the Ichabods this season, the first time they scored at least 30 in a game. The Ichabods are under the guidance of first-year head coach Zach Watkins, a former FHSU assistant who also played at Washburn when Chris Brown was an assistant coach for the Ichabods.Fort Hays State has won six of the last nine meetings with Washburn. However, the Ichabods own a mark of 11-7 against the Tigers in MIAA play and have won 10 of the last 12 vs. the Tigers at Yager Stadium. FHSU has won the last two meetings, which included a 38-7 win in Hays last year and a 31-28 win in Topeka in 2023. Three of the last five meetings with Washburn in Topeka have gone to overtime, with Washburn winning two of those three.This matchup pits the two best teams in the MIAA at forcing fumbles this season. FHSU leads the MIAA with 10, while Washburn is second with eight. Both teams have struggled offensively at times this year. Washburn is ninth in the MIAA in scoring at 21.9 points per game, while FHSU is 10th at 20.1 points per game. Fort Hays State ranks ninth in total offense at 318.4 yards per game, while Washburn is 10th at 266.7 yards per game.The Tigers have won their last six against the Ichabods when scoring at least 30 points in a game. However, Washburn has won the last nine when FHSU fell short of 30 points.On the defensive side of the ball, John Johnson continues to post a strong season at linebacker leading the Tigers in tackles with 83. He now has 313 for his career. Gaven Haselhorst leads FHSU in sacks with four, while Michael Chavez and Michael Polley each have two interceptions.Caleb Heavner leads the Tiger offense with 1,321 passing yards and 310 rushing yards. He has had a hand in 10 touchdowns this season (8 passing, 2 rushing). Ryan Allen is the top receiver with 245 yards, while Cale Cormaney is right behind with 240.The Ichabods have the national leader in tackles for NCAA Division II in J.C. Heim. He has 95 for the season. Logan Madden has been the quarterback for WU for two straight games. He completes just a little over 59 percent of his passes. Chase Allen-Jackman is the top target for Ichabod quarterbacks with 467 receiving yards for the season. Cam Robinson leads WU in rushing at 160 yards for the season.

🏈🎧 LISTEN: Tigers travel to Topeka to face Washburn

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus discusses last Sunday's rout of the Raiders and previews their Monday Night Football matchup with the Washington Commanders.

The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. on 96,9, KFIX.

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus discusses last Sunday's rout of the Raiders and previews their Monday Night Football matchup with the Washington Commanders.The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. on 96,9, KFIX.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2197951459%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-2MD5tXBEkep&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/holthus-hotline-october-25-2025/s-2MD5tXBEkep" title="Holthus Hotline (October 25, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Holthus Hotline (October 25, 2025)</a></div></div>

🎧 Holthus Hotline with Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus

Hays Post Sports HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs took advantage of several
first-half mistakes by the Plainville Cardinals, and the Monarchs' offense put
together one of its best games of the year in a 27-12 win Friday at Lewis
Field.

The Monarchs' offense set the tone early with an 18-play drive
that covered 89 yards with Carson Liles finding Isaac Purinton from 11 yards
out for a 7-0 lead after the extra point.

Liles rushed for 43 of his game and career-high 105 yards on
the opening drive.

Plainville answered right back, scoring on an 84-yard
touchdown pass on a wide receiver screen, but they failed on the two-point
conversion, leaving TMP with a 7-6 lead with just less than two minutes remaining
in the opening quarter.

On the Monarchs' second offensive possession, they again
drove deep into the Cardinals’ territory but turned the ball over on downs.

TMP forced Plainville into a three-and-out, but a botched fourth-down
play ended with defensive lineman Kenneth Walker intercepting the pass by the
Plainville punter and giving TMP the ball at the Plainville 18-yard line.

Liles took advantage of the short field, finding Purinton
for the second time, from 19 yards out, giving TMP a 14-6 lead with just over eight
minutes left in the first half.

Plainville fumbled on its next drive, and Liles went back to
the air for his third touchdown pass, this time finding Grant Nehls from 27
yards out, putting TMP up 20-6 after a failed extra-point attempt.

TMP took the 20-6 lead into the halftime break.

In the second half, the Monarchs forced a turnover on downs
on the Cardinals' opening possession, after the Cardinals were aided by a
penalty that negated an interception.

Liles broke free for a 52-yard run, setting up Jackson
Gillspie from eight yards out, giving TMP the 27-6 lead with just over three
minutes left in the third quarter.

Plainville added a late touchdown to close out the contest
as TMP picked up the 27-12 victory.

The Monarchs outgained Plainville 400 to 255 total yards of
offense.

Carson Liles finished 12-of-18 passing for 224 yards with
three touchdowns. He added 105 yards on 16 carries.

Grant Nehls recorded his second career 100-yard receiving
game with six catches for 130 yards and one touchdown.

TMP finishes as the district runner-up and will face Valley
Heights next Friday night at Lewis Field in Hays in the first round of the 1A
playoffs.

Hays Post Sports HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs took advantage of several
first-half mistakes by the Plainville Cardinals, and the Monarchs' offense put
together one of its best games of the year in a 27-12 win Friday at Lewis
Field.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2198418187&color=%23234c78&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-fb-coach-grant-stephenson" title="TMP FB Coach Grant Stephenson Interview 10-24-25" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP FB Coach Grant Stephenson Interview 10-24-25</a></div></div>The Monarchs' offense set the tone early with an 18-play drive
that covered 89 yards with Carson Liles finding Isaac Purinton from 11 yards
out for a 7-0 lead after the extra point.Liles rushed for 43 of his game and career-high 105 yards on
the opening drive.Plainville answered right back, scoring on an 84-yard
touchdown pass on a wide receiver screen, but they failed on the two-point
conversion, leaving TMP with a 7-6 lead with just less than two minutes remaining
in the opening quarter.On the Monarchs' second offensive possession, they again
drove deep into the Cardinals’ territory but turned the ball over on downs.TMP forced Plainville into a three-and-out, but a botched fourth-down
play ended with defensive lineman Kenneth Walker intercepting the pass by the
Plainville punter and giving TMP the ball at the Plainville 18-yard line.Liles took advantage of the short field, finding Purinton
for the second time, from 19 yards out, giving TMP a 14-6 lead with just over eight
minutes left in the first half.Plainville fumbled on its next drive, and Liles went back to
the air for his third touchdown pass, this time finding Grant Nehls from 27
yards out, putting TMP up 20-6 after a failed extra-point attempt.TMP took the 20-6 lead into the halftime break.In the second half, the Monarchs forced a turnover on downs
on the Cardinals' opening possession, after the Cardinals were aided by a
penalty that negated an interception.Liles broke free for a 52-yard run, setting up Jackson
Gillspie from eight yards out, giving TMP the 27-6 lead with just over three
minutes left in the third quarter.Plainville added a late touchdown to close out the contest
as TMP picked up the 27-12 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2198418383&color=%23234c78&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-vf-vs-plainville" title="TMP VF vs Plainville Highlights 10-24-25" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP VF vs Plainville Highlights 10-24-25</a></div></div>The Monarchs outgained Plainville 400 to 255 total yards of
offense.Carson Liles finished 12-of-18 passing for 224 yards with
three touchdowns. He added 105 yards on 16 carries.Grant Nehls recorded his second career 100-yard receiving
game with six catches for 130 yards and one touchdown.TMP finishes as the district runner-up and will face Valley
Heights next Friday night at Lewis Field in Hays in the first round of the 1A
playoffs.

🏈 Monarchs take down Cardinals, finish district runner-up

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

Saturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm Sunday, October 26
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🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

By Dustin Armbruster Hays Post Sports

Liberal - Hays High scored on four of their first five possessions on the way to a dominating 49-28 win over Liberal.

The first three touchdowns for the Indians all came on the ground. Holden Lind ran for 192 yards in the first half and two of those rushing touchdowns. Those scores wrapped around a 10 yard score from Braxton Basgall. All three touchdowns came in the first quarter.

Zane Viegra found Jarek Purdy for the seventh time this season for the Indians only second quarter score. The 16 yard pass and Carson Moore extra point made the score 28-0.

Liberal marched 12 plays on their best drive of the first half to score with twenty-two seconds left in the first half and a 28-6 score.&nbsp;

Hays kept Liberal at a distance for the rest of the night. A bad snap on a punt by the Redskins set up Hays for a short 28 yard scoring drive. Lind's 13 yard run made the score 35-6 midway through the third quarter.

Liberal put together two double-digit play scoring drives in the second half. Their first made the score 35-12 after a 16 play 71 yard drive.&nbsp;

The two teams traded the next four touchdowns over the length of the four quarters. Lind scored twice more for a five touchdown night.

Liberal ran in a score and completed a 14 play 80 yard drive for the final score of 49-28.

Lind ran for 310 yards on 28 carries. He has rushed for 866 yards and 8 touchdowns over the last three weeks.&nbsp;

Hays will host a week nine playoff game next Friday.

By Dustin Armbruster Hays Post SportsLiberal - Hays High scored on four of their first five possessions on the way to a dominating 49-28 win over Liberal.The first three touchdowns for the Indians all came on the ground. Holden Lind ran for 192 yards in the first half and two of those rushing touchdowns. Those scores wrapped around a 10 yard score from Braxton Basgall. All three touchdowns came in the first quarter.Zane Viegra found Jarek Purdy for the seventh time this season for the Indians only second quarter score. The 16 yard pass and Carson Moore extra point made the score 28-0.Liberal marched 12 plays on their best drive of the first half to score with twenty-two seconds left in the first half and a 28-6 score.&nbsp;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%253A2198413591&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-highlights-v-liberal" title="HHS FB Highlights v Liberal Oct 24, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS FB Highlights v Liberal Oct 24, 2025</a></div></div>Hays kept Liberal at a distance for the rest of the night. A bad snap on a punt by the Redskins set up Hays for a short 28 yard scoring drive. Lind's 13 yard run made the score 35-6 midway through the third quarter.Liberal put together two double-digit play scoring drives in the second half. Their first made the score 35-12 after a 16 play 71 yard drive.&nbsp;The two teams traded the next four touchdowns over the length of the four quarters. Lind scored twice more for a five touchdown night.Liberal ran in a score and completed a 14 play 80 yard drive for the final score of 49-28.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%253A2198404847&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-post-game-int-v-liberal" title="HHS FB Post Game Int v Liberal Oct 24, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS FB Post Game Int v Liberal Oct 24, 2025</a></div></div>Lind ran for 310 yards on 28 carries. He has rushed for 866 yards and 8 touchdowns over the last three weeks.&nbsp;Hays will host a week nine playoff game next Friday.

🏈 Hays controls Liberal for road win

Hays 49, Liberal 28 Plainville 12, TMP 29 Syracuse 0, Smith Center 70 Beliot 26, Russell 20 Minneapolis 7, Phillipsburg 66 Norton 6, Concordia 36 South Gray 0, Kinsley 46 Wichita Co. 56, Ellis 6 Trego 50, Quinter 0 Ness City 6, LaCrosse 52 Hill City 46, Decatur Co. 0 Hoxie 6, Rawlins Co. 56 Thunder Ridge 42, Osborne 20 Hodgeman Co. 14, Victoria 28 Dighton 56, Greeley Co. 6 Wheatland-Grinnell 0, Wallace Co. 50 Deerfield 22, Logan/Palco 66 Otis-Bison 48, Southern Coffee Co. 0 Ingalls 56, Pawnee Heights 6

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 </figure>Hays 49, Liberal 28 Plainville 12, TMP 29 Syracuse 0, Smith Center 70 Beliot 26, Russell 20 Minneapolis 7, Phillipsburg 66 Norton 6, Concordia 36 South Gray 0, Kinsley 46 Wichita Co. 56, Ellis 6 Trego 50, Quinter 0 Ness City 6, LaCrosse 52 Hill City 46, Decatur Co. 0 Hoxie 6, Rawlins Co. 56 Thunder Ridge 42, Osborne 20 Hodgeman Co. 14, Victoria 28 Dighton 56, Greeley Co. 6 Wheatland-Grinnell 0, Wallace Co. 50 Deerfield 22, Logan/Palco 66 Otis-Bison 48, Southern Coffee Co. 0 Ingalls 56, Pawnee Heights 6

🏈 Week 8 Kansas football scores

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Junior P.J. Haggerty paced all scorers with a game-high 23 points and 6 assists while senior Nate Johnson added 14 points, as Kansas State opened exhibition play with a 100-91 loss at Missouri on Friday night at Mizzou Arena.

Haggerty scored his 23 points on 8-of-14 field goals, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range, and 5-of-7 free throws to go with his game-high 6 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals in 25 minutes. Johnson made 5-of-11 shots, including 2-of-5 from long range, to go with a team-high 6 rebounds.

Four Tigers scored in double figures, including 16 points each from junior Anthony Robinson II and graduate Jayden Stone, as the home team connected on 54.8 percent (34-of-62) from the field with 54 points in the paint and 29 fast-break points. Missouri returns 3 starters and 7 lettermen from one of the most potent offenses in the country, ranking ninth nationally at 83.6 points per game.

The Wildcats shot nearly 50 percent from the field (49.3 percent; 33-of-67), while getting 44 points in the paint and 35 points from their bench, as head coach Jerome Tang used a platoon-type system for much of the first half. Nine other players scored at least 5 points, including 7 points from junior Elias Rapieque and freshman Andrej Kostic.

Haggerty, Johnson and Rapieque were joined in the starting lineup by junior Abdi Bashir Jr. and senior Khamari McGriff, playing the first 3 minutes before being replaced by sophomore David Castillo, senior C.J. Jones, Kostic, sophomore Mobi Ikegwuruka and junior Dorin Buca for the next 3 minutes. The platooning went on every 3 minutes until the original starters came back in at the 8:43 mark in the midst of a 14-0 run by the Tigers.

Robinson scored 11 of his 16 points during the pivotal 14-0 run in which Missouri took control of the game. The Tigers flipped a 16-10 deficit into a 24-16 lead before a timeout by K-State head coach Jerome Tang with 8:43 to play before halftime. The lead grew to 46-32 with 2:10 remaining before the Wildcats closed to 47-39 at the break on a layup by Haggerty.

K-State twice closed to within 6 points in the early moment of the second half, including 63-57 on a 3-pointer by Johnson and 65-59 on a pair of free throws by Johnson. However, the explosive Tigers scored 17 of the next 21 points to take a commanding 82-63 lead with 8:16 to play. Six different players scored during the run, including 5 points from sophomore Annor Boateng and 4 points from senior transfer Shawn Phillips Jr.

The Wildcats scored the last 7 points, including a layup by Buca, a 3-pointer from junior Taj Manning and a pair of free throws from Jones.

Joining Robinson and Stone in double figures were Phillips, who had a double-double of 14 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, and Boateng, who 15 points off the bench.

The Tigers also took advantage of their opportunities at the free throw line, converting on 26-of-34 attempts, while the Wildcats made 15-of-21 attempts.

K-State concludes exhibition play on Friday, Oct. 31 when the Wildcats play host to Division II Newman at Bramlage Coliseum for a 7 p.m., CT tip. 

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 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsCOLUMBIA, Mo. – Junior P.J. Haggerty paced all scorers with a game-high 23 points and 6 assists while senior Nate Johnson added 14 points, as Kansas State opened exhibition play with a 100-91 loss at Missouri on Friday night at Mizzou Arena.Haggerty scored his 23 points on 8-of-14 field goals, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range, and 5-of-7 free throws to go with his game-high 6 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals in 25 minutes. Johnson made 5-of-11 shots, including 2-of-5 from long range, to go with a team-high 6 rebounds.Four Tigers scored in double figures, including 16 points each from junior Anthony Robinson II and graduate Jayden Stone, as the home team connected on 54.8 percent (34-of-62) from the field with 54 points in the paint and 29 fast-break points. Missouri returns 3 starters and 7 lettermen from one of the most potent offenses in the country, ranking ninth nationally at 83.6 points per game.The Wildcats shot nearly 50 percent from the field (49.3 percent; 33-of-67), while getting 44 points in the paint and 35 points from their bench, as head coach Jerome Tang used a platoon-type system for much of the first half. Nine other players scored at least 5 points, including 7 points from junior Elias Rapieque and freshman Andrej Kostic.Haggerty, Johnson and Rapieque were joined in the starting lineup by junior Abdi Bashir Jr. and senior Khamari McGriff, playing the first 3 minutes before being replaced by sophomore David Castillo, senior C.J. Jones, Kostic, sophomore Mobi Ikegwuruka and junior Dorin Buca for the next 3 minutes. The platooning went on every 3 minutes until the original starters came back in at the 8:43 mark in the midst of a 14-0 run by the Tigers.Robinson scored 11 of his 16 points during the pivotal 14-0 run in which Missouri took control of the game. The Tigers flipped a 16-10 deficit into a 24-16 lead before a timeout by K-State head coach Jerome Tang with 8:43 to play before halftime. The lead grew to 46-32 with 2:10 remaining before the Wildcats closed to 47-39 at the break on a layup by Haggerty.K-State twice closed to within 6 points in the early moment of the second half, including 63-57 on a 3-pointer by Johnson and 65-59 on a pair of free throws by Johnson. However, the explosive Tigers scored 17 of the next 21 points to take a commanding 82-63 lead with 8:16 to play. Six different players scored during the run, including 5 points from sophomore Annor Boateng and 4 points from senior transfer Shawn Phillips Jr.The Wildcats scored the last 7 points, including a layup by Buca, a 3-pointer from junior Taj Manning and a pair of free throws from Jones.Joining Robinson and Stone in double figures were Phillips, who had a double-double of 14 points and a game-high 10 rebounds, and Boateng, who 15 points off the bench.The Tigers also took advantage of their opportunities at the free throw line, converting on 26-of-34 attempts, while the Wildcats made 15-of-21 attempts.Up nextK-State concludes exhibition play on Friday, Oct. 31 when the Wildcats play host to Division II Newman at Bramlage Coliseum for a 7 p.m., CT tip.

🏀 Missouri defeats Kansas State in exhibition game

LOUISVILLE – Behind 26 points from freshman sensation Darryn Peterson, No.19 Kansas defeated No.11 Louisville, 90-82, Friday evening in exhibition play at the KFC Yum! Center.

More than 25 NBA scouts came to mainly see Peterson and he did not let them down in his unofficial KU debut. The Canton, Ohio native was explosive from the jump. He scored 24 points in the first half on 8-of-11 shooting and had 16 of the team's first 30 points. He finished the night with 26 points, five steals, four rebounds and a pair of assists.

Peterson had five teammates join him in double figures. Sophomore Flory Bidunga finished with 14 points and six rebounds, while freshman Bryson Tiller had 12 points, seven boards and four blocks in his first game in a Kansas uniform. Elmarko Jackson, who missed the 2024-25 season with an injury, also finished in double figures with 11 points, going 9-for-9 from the free throw line. Melvin Council Jr., also finished with 11, going 9-for-10 from the line. Tre White added 14 points, including a pair of 3-pointers.

"We did a lot of great things in the first half, in large part because of Darryn obviously," Coach Bill Self said. "Situationally, that was good for us...It's a good start and hopefully gives us momentum to get better over the next 10 days." 

The Jayhawks led early and often, leading for more than 35 of the game's 40 minutes. Behind seven points from Peterson, Kansas jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first three-plus minutes of the contest. Kansas showed scrappy defense as Louisville was just 1-for-6 to start the contest. 

Louisville made it a game of runs and scored 12-straight points before KU's Tre White cut the lead to 12-11 with a basket heading into the second media timeout. 

In the next two minutes, Peterson took over. He made three 3-pointers with his third forcing a Louisville timeout as Kansas went up 30-18 with 7:32 to go before halftime. 

Peterson's line for the first half read 24 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 6-for-9 from three-point range with three steals. The Jayhawks took their largest lead of the half, 46-30, into halftime. 

Though unofficial, Peterson's six threes made in the first half would rank tied for second in KU history. Jeff Boschee made seven threes in the first half against Kansas State on March 9, 2000, while Gradey Dick made six threes in the first half against North Carolina State on Nov. 23, 2022. 

Early in the second half Louisville would cut Kansas' to nine at 51-42 but the Jayhawks would build it back and led 57-43 on a drive and dunk from freshman Bryson Tiller with 13:53 to play. Kansas kept the momentum and led 68-50 with 7:58 to play following a White steal and dunk. 

The Jayhawks kept the Cardinals at arm's length, despite several comeback attempts by 11th-ranked Louisville. Bidunga and Tiller were vital in keeping the Jayhawks out in front in the second half, combining for 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Kansas led by at least eight points throughout the second half.

Kansas will conclude exhibition play when it hosts Fort Hays State on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. CT in Allen Fieldhouse. The contest will be televised on ESPN+.

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 </figure>Kansas AthleticsLOUISVILLE – Behind 26 points from freshman sensation Darryn Peterson, No.19 Kansas defeated No.11 Louisville, 90-82, Friday evening in exhibition play at the KFC Yum! Center.More than 25 NBA scouts came to mainly see Peterson and he did not let them down in his unofficial KU debut. The Canton, Ohio native was explosive from the jump. He scored 24 points in the first half on 8-of-11 shooting and had 16 of the team's first 30 points. He finished the night with 26 points, five steals, four rebounds and a pair of assists.Peterson had five teammates join him in double figures. Sophomore Flory Bidunga finished with 14 points and six rebounds, while freshman Bryson Tiller had 12 points, seven boards and four blocks in his first game in a Kansas uniform. Elmarko Jackson, who missed the 2024-25 season with an injury, also finished in double figures with 11 points, going 9-for-9 from the free throw line. Melvin Council Jr., also finished with 11, going 9-for-10 from the line. Tre White added 14 points, including a pair of 3-pointers."We did a lot of great things in the first half, in large part because of Darryn obviously," Coach Bill Self said. "Situationally, that was good for us...It's a good start and hopefully gives us momentum to get better over the next 10 days." The Jayhawks led early and often, leading for more than 35 of the game's 40 minutes. Behind seven points from Peterson, Kansas jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first three-plus minutes of the contest. Kansas showed scrappy defense as Louisville was just 1-for-6 to start the contest. Louisville made it a game of runs and scored 12-straight points before KU's Tre White cut the lead to 12-11 with a basket heading into the second media timeout. In the next two minutes, Peterson took over. He made three 3-pointers with his third forcing a Louisville timeout as Kansas went up 30-18 with 7:32 to go before halftime. Peterson's line for the first half read 24 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 6-for-9 from three-point range with three steals. The Jayhawks took their largest lead of the half, 46-30, into halftime. Though unofficial, Peterson's six threes made in the first half would rank tied for second in KU history. Jeff Boschee made seven threes in the first half against Kansas State on March 9, 2000, while Gradey Dick made six threes in the first half against North Carolina State on Nov. 23, 2022. Early in the second half Louisville would cut Kansas' to nine at 51-42 but the Jayhawks would build it back and led 57-43 on a drive and dunk from freshman Bryson Tiller with 13:53 to play. Kansas kept the momentum and led 68-50 with 7:58 to play following a White steal and dunk. The Jayhawks kept the Cardinals at arm's length, despite several comeback attempts by 11th-ranked Louisville. Bidunga and Tiller were vital in keeping the Jayhawks out in front in the second half, combining for 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Kansas led by at least eight points throughout the second half.UP NEXTKansas will conclude exhibition play when it hosts Fort Hays State on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. CT in Allen Fieldhouse. The contest will be televised on ESPN+.

🏀 Peterson scores 26 as No. 19 Kansas wins exhibition game at No. 11 Louisville

#5-5A Hays High (5-2, 2-1 WAC) vs Liberal (6-1, 2-1) Friday, Oct. 24 - 7 p.m. Liberal, 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/2551510">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a>

The Hays High Indians finish off the regular season with a visit to Liberal.&nbsp;

Both teams dropped a game to Great Bend in conference place. This game remains important for 5A West playoff seeding. Liberal is currently the three seed. Hays is the current seven seed.

Hays has won 14 of the last 16 games against the Redskins. This is the 49th all-time meeting.

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

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 </figure>#5-5A Hays High (5-2, 2-1 WAC) vs Liberal (6-1, 2-1) Friday, Oct. 24 - 7 p.m. Liberal, 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/2551510">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a>The Hays High Indians finish off the regular season with a visit to Liberal.&nbsp;Both teams dropped a game to Great Bend in conference place. This game remains important for 5A West playoff seeding. Liberal is currently the three seed. Hays is the current seven seed.Hays has won 14 of the last 16 games against the Redskins. This is the 49th all-time meeting.Kickoff is at 7
p.m. with the Hertz Rent-A-Car Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX.

🏈🎥 Hays High and Liberal in WAC finale

TMP-Marian (4-2, 3-2 MCL) vs Plainville (3-3, 1-3 MCL) Friday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Hays, 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/2552055">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs host the Plainville Cardinals in a key district matchup to close out the regular season.

The winner clinches a home playoff game in week 9.

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

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 </figure>TMP-Marian (4-2, 3-2 MCL) vs Plainville (3-3, 1-3 MCL) Friday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Hays, 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/2552055">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs host the Plainville Cardinals in a key district matchup to close out the regular season.The winner clinches a home playoff game in week 9.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

🏈🎥 Monarchs host Plainville in district finale

Friday, October 24
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm&nbsp; KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, October 24
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB at
Louisville (exhibition), 6:00pm KKQY: Thunder Ridge FB at Osborne, 6:00pm&nbsp; KFIX: Hays High FB at Liberal, 6:30pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Plainville, 6:30pmSaturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm Sunday, October 26
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HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State and Southern Nazarene played to a scoreless draw on Thursday evening (Oct. 23) at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The No. 5 ranked Tigers dominated the overall shot count 16-4, but could never find a way to break through against the Crimson Storm. FHSU, now 11-0-3 overall and 7-0-1 in the GAC, ran its unbeaten streak to 14-straight matches to open the year, while SNU went to 5-5-3 overall and 3-3-2 in the GAC.

Fort Hays State dominated the first half with an aggressive offensive approach, recording 14 shots compared to Southern Nazarene's three. Southern Nazarene goalkeeper Aimar Aramendia made three key saves to keep the Tigers out of the net. Payton Roehrich picked up his lone save of the game in the first half and the Tigers also had to make a team save to keep the Crimson Storm off the board.

Fort Hays maintained offensive pressure throughout the second half, but the SNU defense was always up to the task of keeping the match level. Aramendia made a tremendous diving save on a Juan Linares strike in the 62nd minute to keep the match scoreless. By the end of the match, FHSU had eight corner kicks compared to five for SNU.

Elias Ovelar Semeniuk led the Tigers with four shots. Roehrich secured another individual shutout, now with seven on the season. For the Tigers, it was their 10th shutout of the season as a team.

Fort Hays State saw its second-longest win streak in school history snapped at 10 matches, but its unbeaten streak of 14 is the second longest in school history, just two behind the streak of 16 set by the 2018 squad.

Fort Hays will host No. 17 ranked Rogers State on Saturday at 1 p.m. It will be the final home match of the regular season for FHSU, though it may be in position to host postseason matches later down the line pending on what transpires over the final four matches of the regular season.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State and Southern Nazarene played to a scoreless draw on Thursday evening (Oct. 23) at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The No. 5 ranked Tigers dominated the overall shot count 16-4, but could never find a way to break through against the Crimson Storm. FHSU, now 11-0-3 overall and 7-0-1 in the GAC, ran its unbeaten streak to 14-straight matches to open the year, while SNU went to 5-5-3 overall and 3-3-2 in the GAC.Fort Hays State dominated the first half with an aggressive offensive approach, recording 14 shots compared to Southern Nazarene's three. Southern Nazarene goalkeeper Aimar Aramendia made three key saves to keep the Tigers out of the net. Payton Roehrich picked up his lone save of the game in the first half and the Tigers also had to make a team save to keep the Crimson Storm off the board.Fort Hays maintained offensive pressure throughout the second half, but the SNU defense was always up to the task of keeping the match level. Aramendia made a tremendous diving save on a Juan Linares strike in the 62nd minute to keep the match scoreless. By the end of the match, FHSU had eight corner kicks compared to five for SNU.Elias Ovelar Semeniuk led the Tigers with four shots. Roehrich secured another individual shutout, now with seven on the season. For the Tigers, it was their 10th shutout of the season as a team.Fort Hays State saw its second-longest win streak in school history snapped at 10 matches, but its unbeaten streak of 14 is the second longest in school history, just two behind the streak of 16 set by the 2018 squad.Up nextFort Hays will host No. 17 ranked Rogers State on Saturday at 1 p.m. It will be the final home match of the regular season for FHSU, though it may be in position to host postseason matches later down the line pending on what transpires over the final four matches of the regular season.

⚽ No. 5 Tigers play to scoreless draw with Crimson Storm

MANHEIM, Pa. - Fort Hays State's Matthew Rodriguez will open his junior season ranked 12th nationally at 184 pounds, announced Thursday by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

Rodriguez had a strong sophomore campaign for the Tigers, reaching the NCAA Division II Championships after going 4-1 and placing third at the Super Region VI Championships. The Salina, Kan. native finished the season 16-19 overall, improving his career record to 49-46 at FHSU.

The Tigers are receiving votes in the team rankings, accumulating two points based on Rodriguez' ranking. Fort Hays State is one of 48 schools with least one wrestler listed in the rankings. Defending national champions Nebraska-Kearney top the team ranking with 73 points and eight ranked individuals, while second-ranked Lander is the only school with an individual mentioned at all 10 weight classes.

Out of the 18 competitors that reached the 2025 National Championships at 184 pounds, Rodriguez is one of just eight that return to competition at that weight this season. Eight national qualifiers graduated, while two project to change weight classes this season.

Rodriguez and the rest of the Tigers are set to open the season next month (Nov. 8) when they travel to Mitchell, S.D. for the Dakota Wesleyan Open. FHSU will first compete at home when the Tigers host Colorado School of Mines and Ouachita Baptist in a tri-dual on December 6 before hosting the Bob Smith Open the following day.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsMANHEIM, Pa. - Fort Hays State's Matthew Rodriguez will open his junior season ranked 12th nationally at 184 pounds, announced Thursday by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.Rodriguez had a strong sophomore campaign for the Tigers, reaching the NCAA Division II Championships after going 4-1 and placing third at the Super Region VI Championships. The Salina, Kan. native finished the season 16-19 overall, improving his career record to 49-46 at FHSU.The Tigers are receiving votes in the team rankings, accumulating two points based on Rodriguez' ranking. Fort Hays State is one of 48 schools with least one wrestler listed in the rankings. Defending national champions Nebraska-Kearney top the team ranking with 73 points and eight ranked individuals, while second-ranked Lander is the only school with an individual mentioned at all 10 weight classes.Out of the 18 competitors that reached the 2025 National Championships at 184 pounds, Rodriguez is one of just eight that return to competition at that weight this season. Eight national qualifiers graduated, while two project to change weight classes this season.Rodriguez and the rest of the Tigers are set to open the season next month (Nov. 8) when they travel to Mitchell, S.D. for the Dakota Wesleyan Open. FHSU will first compete at home when the Tigers host Colorado School of Mines and Ouachita Baptist in a tri-dual on December 6 before hosting the Bob Smith Open the following day.

🤼‍♂️ FHSU's Rodriguez opens season nationally ranked at 184

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could be without two starters on their offensive line when they play the Washington Commanders&nbsp;on Monday night, with right guard Trey Smith dealing with back spasms and tackle Josh Simmons handling a family issue.

Smith began having trouble during last week's win over the Raiders, forcing Mike Caliendo into the lineup. It appears that the veteran backup will start against Washington, which has the league's 27th-ranked defense and is 25th against the pass this season.

“We've always looked at Mike as a starter. I think all the guys do," Kansas City coach Andy Reid said Thursday. "Everybody has confidence when he comes in, we can pick up and go. That's how I feel about him, speaking for the gang here.”

Smith has emerged as one of the premier guards in the NFL, and the Chiefs paid him that way this past offseason, giving him a four-year, $94 million extension in July. Caliendo started three games and appeared in all 17 last season.

Simmons has been absent since shortly before the Chiefs' win over the Lions a couple of weeks ago. Jaylon Moore, who signed a two-year, $30 million contract in free agency, stepped into the lineup on short notice and played admirably, despite getting very little sleep — his wife, Sidney, had given birth to a daughter, Selah, the night before the game.

Moore also played last week against Las Vegas, helping the Kansas City offense roll in a 31-0 rout.

“He's done a great job. He's been ready. He comes to work every single day,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said.

It remains unclear when Simmons, the Chiefs' first-round draft pick, will be back with the team. They are off next week, and the fact that they have not placed him on the non-football injury list means there is hope that Simmons returns sooner than later.

“My update for you with Josh would just be there's communication,” Reid said. “I'm not going to get into all of it. Everything is positive. It's not a negative situation. He's taking care of family.”

In other injury news, Reid said running back Kareem Hunt would miss practice Thursday because of a bruised bone on his knee. Hunt has been especially good in short-yardage situations this season, and his absence would leave the Chiefs with Isiah Pacheco and rookie Brashard Smith in the backfield against the Commanders.

Smith carried 14 times for 39 yards against the Raiders. Most of that work came in the fourth quarter, when the Chiefs were trying to run out the clock, and Las Vegas was stacking the line of scrimmage because of it.

“He's done a nice job of picking it up. That position, you have to know the pass game, the run game, and then you have to have the protections,” Reid said. “As many protections as we have, he has hung right in there and done a good job. We've been able to give him a little bit more each week. We're moving him all over the place. I wouldn't see that part changing.”

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 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could be without two starters on their offensive line when they play the Washington Commanders&nbsp;on Monday night, with right guard Trey Smith dealing with back spasms and tackle Josh Simmons handling a family issue.Smith began having trouble during last week's win over the Raiders, forcing Mike Caliendo into the lineup. It appears that the veteran backup will start against Washington, which has the league's 27th-ranked defense and is 25th against the pass this season.“We've always looked at Mike as a starter. I think all the guys do," Kansas City coach Andy Reid said Thursday. "Everybody has confidence when he comes in, we can pick up and go. That's how I feel about him, speaking for the gang here.”Smith has emerged as one of the premier guards in the NFL, and the Chiefs paid him that way this past offseason, giving him a four-year, $94 million extension in July. Caliendo started three games and appeared in all 17 last season.Simmons has been absent since shortly before the Chiefs' win over the Lions a couple of weeks ago. Jaylon Moore, who signed a two-year, $30 million contract in free agency, stepped into the lineup on short notice and played admirably, despite getting very little sleep — his wife, Sidney, had given birth to a daughter, Selah, the night before the game.Moore also played last week against Las Vegas, helping the Kansas City offense roll in a 31-0 rout.“He's done a great job. He's been ready. He comes to work every single day,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said.It remains unclear when Simmons, the Chiefs' first-round draft pick, will be back with the team. They are off next week, and the fact that they have not placed him on the non-football injury list means there is hope that Simmons returns sooner than later.“My update for you with Josh would just be there's communication,” Reid said. “I'm not going to get into all of it. Everything is positive. It's not a negative situation. He's taking care of family.”In other injury news, Reid said running back Kareem Hunt would miss practice Thursday because of a bruised bone on his knee. Hunt has been especially good in short-yardage situations this season, and his absence would leave the Chiefs with Isiah Pacheco and rookie Brashard Smith in the backfield against the Commanders.Smith carried 14 times for 39 yards against the Raiders. Most of that work came in the fourth quarter, when the Chiefs were trying to run out the clock, and Las Vegas was stacking the line of scrimmage because of it.“He's done a nice job of picking it up. That position, you have to know the pass game, the run game, and then you have to have the protections,” Reid said. “As many protections as we have, he has hung right in there and done a good job. We've been able to give him a little bit more each week. We're moving him all over the place. I wouldn't see that part changing.”

🏈 Chiefs could be without two starting offensive linemen against the Commanders

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Louisville Slugger this morning announced American League finalists for the 2025 Silver Slugger Awards, including four Royals: catcher Salvador Perez, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia, who is a finalist for the Silver Slugger Utility Award.

The Royals are one of three American League teams with four finalists, along with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. The winners will be announced on Friday, Nov. 7.

Finalists and winners are determined by a vote of American League Managers and coaches who cast ballots for players at each position in their league. Each AL team receives four votes; the Manager and three coaches of the team’s choice. Votes are based on a combination of offensive statistics including OPS, OPS+, home runs, RBI, batting average, total bases and runs, as well as the Managers’ and coaches’ general impressions of a player’s overall offensive value.

Perez is one of three finalists among American League catchers, joining Seattle’s Cal Raleigh and the Athletics Shea Langeliers. Pasquantino joins Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Athletics Nick Kurtz as finalists among AL first basemen. Witt Jr. is one of three finalists among AL shortstops, along with Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Houston’s Jeremy Peña. Garcia is one of three AL players up for the Utility Award, along with Detroit’s Zach McKinstry and New York’s Ben Rice.

Perez, 35, recorded 30 home runs and 100 RBI in 155 games in 2025. The 30 home runs were the 2nd-highest total of his career, and it marked his second straight season with at least 100 RBI. He was the second catcher (min. 50% games at the position) to record 100 RBI in his age-35 season (or older), joining Carlton Fisk, who had 107 RBI at age 37 in 1985.

Among AL catchers in 2025 (min. 50% games played at the position), he ranked 1st in doubles (35), 2nd in hits (141), extra-base hits (65) and RBI and 3rd in HR.

Salvy has been a finalist for a Silver Slugger Award in 11 of the last 12 seasons since 2014, with the only exception being 2019, when he missed the entire season due to injury. He’s a five-time Silver Slugger winner, the most in Royals history, and is one of nine catchers to win at least five Silver Slugger Awards.

Pasquantino is a Silver Slugger finalist for the first time after setting career highs across the board in 2025, while ranking among the AL leaders at first base in extra-base hits (66, 1st), RBI (113, 1st), hits (164, 2nd), doubles (33, 2nd) and HR (32, 2nd).

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 </figure>Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—Louisville Slugger this morning announced American League finalists for the 2025 Silver Slugger Awards, including four Royals: catcher Salvador Perez, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia, who is a finalist for the Silver Slugger Utility Award.The Royals are one of three American League teams with four finalists, along with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. The winners will be announced on Friday, Nov. 7.Finalists and winners are determined by a vote of American League Managers and coaches who cast ballots for players at each position in their league. Each AL team receives four votes; the Manager and three coaches of the team’s choice. Votes are based on a combination of offensive statistics including OPS, OPS+, home runs, RBI, batting average, total bases and runs, as well as the Managers’ and coaches’ general impressions of a player’s overall offensive value.Perez is one of three finalists among American League catchers, joining Seattle’s Cal Raleigh and the Athletics Shea Langeliers. Pasquantino joins Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Athletics Nick Kurtz as finalists among AL first basemen. Witt Jr. is one of three finalists among AL shortstops, along with Toronto’s Bo Bichette and Houston’s Jeremy Peña. Garcia is one of three AL players up for the Utility Award, along with Detroit’s Zach McKinstry and New York’s Ben Rice.Perez, 35, recorded 30 home runs and 100 RBI in 155 games in 2025. The 30 home runs were the 2nd-highest total of his career, and it marked his second straight season with at least 100 RBI. He was the second catcher (min. 50% games at the position) to record 100 RBI in his age-35 season (or older), joining Carlton Fisk, who had 107 RBI at age 37 in 1985.Among AL catchers in 2025 (min. 50% games played at the position), he ranked 1st in doubles (35), 2nd in hits (141), extra-base hits (65) and RBI and 3rd in HR.Salvy has been a finalist for a Silver Slugger Award in 11 of the last 12 seasons since 2014, with the only exception being 2019, when he missed the entire season due to injury. He’s a five-time Silver Slugger winner, the most in Royals history, and is one of nine catchers to win at least five Silver Slugger Awards.Pasquantino is a Silver Slugger finalist for the first time after setting career highs across the board in 2025, while ranking among the AL leaders at first base in extra-base hits (66, 1st), RBI (113, 1st), hits (164, 2nd), doubles (33, 2nd) and HR (32, 2nd).His 113 RBI ranked 3rd among all AL players, trailing only Raleigh (125) and Aaron Judge (114). In 64 games after the All-Star break, Pasquantino had 57 RBI, most in the American League. For the season, he led Major League Baseball with 32 go-ahead RBI, ahead of Judge (31).Witt Jr. is a finalist for the third straight season and won his first Silver Slugger Award last year. In 2025, he 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 it for the Royals from 2018-19. Witt Jr. also led the Majors with 47 doubles this season.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 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 HR (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. 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.Garcia, 25, is a finalist for the Utility Award, which recognizes the top offensive performer who plays multiple positions, a category that was created in 2022.Garcia, who was an All-Star in 2025 for the first time, made starts at third base (130), shortstop (9), second base (7), center field (4) and right field (1) in 2025. He ranked among the American League leaders at all positions in doubles (39, 5th), triples (5, T-5th), hits (170, T-7th) and batting average (.286, 9th). Garcia had 50 multi-hit efforts, tied for 6th most in the American League and just 3 shy of the league leaders.