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Wednesday, August 20
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:00pm

Thursday, August 21
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 12:30pm
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Chicago Bears, 6:00pm

Friday, August 22
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Detroit Tigers, 5:30pm
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears, 6:00pm

Saturday, August 23
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Fresno State, 4:00pm

Sunday, August 24
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp;&nbsp;Wednesday, August 20
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:00pmThursday, August 21
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 12:30pm
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Chicago Bears, 6:00pmFriday, August 22
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Detroit Tigers, 5:30pm
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears, 6:00pmSaturday, August 23
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Fresno State, 4:00pmSunday, August 24
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered in the first inning and then scored the go-ahead run in the seventh when Jonathan India was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, helping the Kansas City Royals to a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Bobby Witt Jr. added a two-run shot in the eighth for his 100th career homer, and Mike Yastrzemski went deep for the Royals, who have won five straight and improved to 7-1 on their season-high 10-game homestand.

Rangers reliever Hoby Milner (1-3) allowed three consecutive hits to start the seventh, including Pasquantino's double. Cole Winn then entered the game and hit India with his first pitch, giving Kansas City its first lead of the game.

Angel Zerpa (4-1) got five outs for the Royals before John Schreiber took care of the ninth for his first save.

Royals starter Seth Lugo and Rangers counterpart Merrill Kelly had matched each other pitch-for-pitch for most of the night.

Lugo surrendered a homer to Corey Seager with two outs in the first, then allowed one more hit before Joc Pederson’s homer in the fourth. Those were the only three hits that Lugo allowed, and he walked two while striking out five.

Kelly gave up the homer to Pasquantino, which just scraped over the right-field wall, with two outs in the first. He did not allow another hit until Yastrzemski's shot into the right-field bullpen with two outs in the sixth.

Those were the only two hits Kelly allowed over six innings. He struck out three without a walk.

Jonah Heim led off the eighth for Texas with a single, but Zerpa got pinch-hitter Cody Freeman to ground into a double play.

Kansas City is 5-0 against the Rangers this season.

The Rangers have not announced their starter for Wednesday after disclosing pregame that RHP Jacob deGrom would skip a turn due to shoulder fatigue. LHP Noah Cameron (7-5, 2.47 ERA) is due on the mound for Kansas City.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755685030105.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. hits a two-run home run for his 100th career home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. hits a two-run home run for his 100th career home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered in the first inning and then scored the go-ahead run in the seventh when Jonathan India was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, helping the Kansas City Royals to a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.Bobby Witt Jr. added a two-run shot in the eighth for his 100th career homer, and Mike Yastrzemski went deep for the Royals, who have won five straight and improved to 7-1 on their season-high 10-game homestand.Rangers reliever Hoby Milner (1-3) allowed three consecutive hits to start the seventh, including Pasquantino's double. Cole Winn then entered the game and hit India with his first pitch, giving Kansas City its first lead of the game.Angel Zerpa (4-1) got five outs for the Royals before John Schreiber took care of the ninth for his first save.Royals starter Seth Lugo and Rangers counterpart Merrill Kelly had matched each other pitch-for-pitch for most of the night.Lugo surrendered a homer to Corey Seager with two outs in the first, then allowed one more hit before Joc Pederson’s homer in the fourth. Those were the only three hits that Lugo allowed, and he walked two while striking out five.Kelly gave up the homer to Pasquantino, which just scraped over the right-field wall, with two outs in the first. He did not allow another hit until Yastrzemski's shot into the right-field bullpen with two outs in the sixth.Those were the only two hits Kelly allowed over six innings. He struck out three without a walk.<h2>Key moment</h2>Jonah Heim led off the eighth for Texas with a single, but Zerpa got pinch-hitter Cody Freeman to ground into a double play.<h2>Key stat</h2>Kansas City is 5-0 against the Rangers this season.<h2>Up next</h2>The Rangers have not announced their starter for Wednesday after disclosing pregame that RHP Jacob deGrom would skip a turn due to shoulder fatigue. LHP Noah Cameron (7-5, 2.47 ERA) is due on the mound for Kansas City.

⚾ Pasquantino and Witt power Royals to win over the Rangers

Tuesday, August 19
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp;&nbsp;Tuesday, August 19
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:00pmWednesday, August 20
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:00pmThursday, August 21
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 12:30pm
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Chicago Bears, 6:00pmFriday, August 22
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Detroit Tigers, 5:30pm
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears, 6:00pmSaturday, August 23
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Fresno State, 4:00pmSunday, August 24
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Monday night.

Michael Wacha (8-9) allowed two runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings for the win. He struck out three, walked none and permitted two earned runs or fewer for the seventh straight start.

Carlos Estévez set a career high with his American League-leading 32nd save.

Yastrzemski's shot to right-center was the 10th leadoff homer of his career and third with the Royals, matching a franchise record for any month. Kansas City acquired Yastrzemski from San Francisco at the July 31 trade deadline.

Pasquantino hit a two-run drive over the right-field wall to give the Royals a 3-1 lead in the third. Bobby Witt Jr. was aboard on a leadoff walk.

Garcia's homer in the fifth went over the left-field wall, just inside the foul pole. Kansas City has homered in eight consecutive games, tying a season high.

The Rangers scored on RBI singles by Jonah Heim in the second and Evan Carter in the sixth. Rowdy Tellez had an RBI groundout in the eighth.

Jack Leiter (7-7) gave up three runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked three.

Royals catcher Luke Maile tagged out Joc Pederson at home plate as part of a double play off a throw from right fielder John Rave. The Rangers challenged the call and lost, keeping the score tied 1-all in the second inning.

Texas went 2 for 8 with runners in scoring position and finished with 11 hits — 10 singles.

The teams play the second game of their series Tuesday night. Texas will start Merrill Kelly (9-7, 3.36 ERA) against Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.77).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755571505480.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to power the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Monday night.Michael Wacha (8-9) allowed two runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings for the win. He struck out three, walked none and permitted two earned runs or fewer for the seventh straight start.Carlos Estévez set a career high with his American League-leading 32nd save.Yastrzemski's shot to right-center was the 10th leadoff homer of his career and third with the Royals, matching a franchise record for any month. Kansas City acquired Yastrzemski from San Francisco at the July 31 trade deadline.Pasquantino hit a two-run drive over the right-field wall to give the Royals a 3-1 lead in the third. Bobby Witt Jr. was aboard on a leadoff walk.Garcia's homer in the fifth went over the left-field wall, just inside the foul pole. Kansas City has homered in eight consecutive games, tying a season high.The Rangers scored on RBI singles by Jonah Heim in the second and Evan Carter in the sixth. Rowdy Tellez had an RBI groundout in the eighth.Jack Leiter (7-7) gave up three runs and six hits in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked three.<h2>Key moment</h2>Royals catcher Luke Maile tagged out Joc Pederson at home plate as part of a double play off a throw from right fielder John Rave. The Rangers challenged the call and lost, keeping the score tied 1-all in the second inning.<h2>Key stat</h2>Texas went 2 for 8 with runners in scoring position and finished with 11 hits — 10 singles.<h2>Up next</h2>The teams play the second game of their series Tuesday night. Texas will start Merrill Kelly (9-7, 3.36 ERA) against Seth Lugo (8-6, 3.77).___

⚾ Royals hit three home runs in win over Rangers

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post Sports

HAYS - The TMP-Marian Monarchs football team opened year number
three under head coach Grant Stephenson on Monday afternoon.

The threat of severe weather in the Hays area forced the
Monarchs inside for the first practice of the season.

“We got some good mental reps in and things that needed to
be taught,” Stephenson said. “It was great to see the new assistants jump out
and be so eager to help out.”

New to the staff this year are former Kansas State offensive
linemen Hayden Gillum, Hayden Friend and Drew Labertew. 

Gillium and Friend played for Stephenson at Plainville High
School. Labertew is entering his second season as Activities Director at TMP.

Stephenson said the 33 players who took part in Monday’s practice
are the most in his three years as Monarchs’ head coach.

“Numbers are growing. That's another positive,” Stephenson
said. “And, we can just hopefully get all on the same page and make something
happen this year.”

The Monarchs open the season on Thursday, Sept. 4, at home against
the Russell Broncos. 

Stephenson said the first two weeks are all about making
sure that kids understand what is being asked of them.

“If we can understand our jobs, understand the details and
execute things properly going into that game one, then I'll be super proud of
our guys,” Stephenson said. “But that also falls on us; we have got to be able
to coach and teach him everything leading up to that.”

TMP will host a jamboree with Plainville and Larned on Aug.
29 at Lewis Field.

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post SportsHAYS - The TMP-Marian Monarchs football team opened year number
three under head coach Grant Stephenson on Monday afternoon.The threat of severe weather in the Hays area forced the
Monarchs inside for the first practice of the season.“We got some good mental reps in and things that needed to
be taught,” Stephenson said. “It was great to see the new assistants jump out
and be so eager to help out.”<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/2155484946&color=%234d4d8a&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-814667509/8-18-grant-stephenson" title="8-18 - Grant Stephenson" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">8-18 - Grant Stephenson</a></div></div>New to the staff this year are former Kansas State offensive
linemen Hayden Gillum, Hayden Friend and Drew Labertew. Gillium and Friend played for Stephenson at Plainville High
School. Labertew is entering his second season as Activities Director at TMP.Stephenson said the 33 players who took part in Monday’s practice
are the most in his three years as Monarchs’ head coach.“Numbers are growing. That's another positive,” Stephenson
said. “And, we can just hopefully get all on the same page and make something
happen this year.”The Monarchs open the season on Thursday, Sept. 4, at home against
the Russell Broncos. Stephenson said the first two weeks are all about making
sure that kids understand what is being asked of them.“If we can understand our jobs, understand the details and
execute things properly going into that game one, then I'll be super proud of
our guys,” Stephenson said. “But that also falls on us; we have got to be able
to coach and teach him everything leading up to that.”TMP will host a jamboree with Plainville and Larned on Aug.
29 at Lewis Field.

🏈 Numbers on the rise for Monarchs and third year head coach Grant Stephenson 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve Monday, ending the season for the 2023 first-round pick, who has struggled to live up to expectations following a standout career at Kansas State.

The Chiefs also waived running back Elijah Young and signed defensive end Owen Carney and linebacker Xander Mueller.

Anudike-Uzomah came out of high school in the Kansas City suburb of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and he was a popular pick when the Chiefs selected him 32nd overall in a draft they hosted in 2023. But he has just three sacks and eight tackles for loss over 34 games his first two seasons in the league, and now he will miss the upcoming season altogether.

“That's a tough thing,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “I mean, he's worked hard. We'll see where it goes. I can't tell you how long it's going to be. It's disappointing for him because he's worked so stinking hard.”

Anudike-Uzomah had been buried on the depth chart behind starting defensive ends George Karlaftis and Mike Danna, veteran pass rusher Charles Omenihu and Ashton Gillotte, a third-round pick out of Louisville in April's draft.

The Chiefs returned to their practice facility Monday following a preseason loss in Seattle last Friday night.

Among those missing the workout were defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (ankle), defensive backs Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder), linebacker Jack Cochrane (knee) and wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee).

In a bit of positive injury news, Marquise Brown returned to the field Monday after dealing with an ankle that has sidelined him for much of training camp. Brown has sat out both of the Chiefs' preseason games, and Reid declined to say whether he would be on the field for their final exhibition game against the Bears on Friday night.

Kansas City opens the regular season against the Chargers on Sept. 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

“Hollywood (Brown) did a little work yesterday, which was good. He'll get a little more today and then we'll see,” Reid said. “We'll see how he progresses through this thing. But it's not a matter of wanting to be out there. He wants to do it. We're just taking it slow. We don't want any setbacks with this going forward here.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755554871173.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) is helped off the field after a play during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) is helped off the field after a play during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve Monday, ending the season for the 2023 first-round pick, who has struggled to live up to expectations following a standout career at Kansas State.The Chiefs also waived running back Elijah Young and signed defensive end Owen Carney and linebacker Xander Mueller.Anudike-Uzomah came out of high school in the Kansas City suburb of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and he was a popular pick when the Chiefs selected him 32nd overall in a draft they hosted in 2023. But he has just three sacks and eight tackles for loss over 34 games his first two seasons in the league, and now he will miss the upcoming season altogether.“That's a tough thing,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “I mean, he's worked hard. We'll see where it goes. I can't tell you how long it's going to be. It's disappointing for him because he's worked so stinking hard.”Anudike-Uzomah had been buried on the depth chart behind starting defensive ends George Karlaftis and Mike Danna, veteran pass rusher Charles Omenihu and Ashton Gillotte, a third-round pick out of Louisville in April's draft.The Chiefs returned to their practice facility Monday following a preseason loss in Seattle last Friday night.Among those missing the workout were defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (ankle), defensive backs Mike Edwards (hamstring) and Nazeeh Johnson (shoulder), linebacker Jack Cochrane (knee) and wide receiver Jalen Royals (knee).In a bit of positive injury news, Marquise Brown returned to the field Monday after dealing with an ankle that has sidelined him for much of training camp. Brown has sat out both of the Chiefs' preseason games, and Reid declined to say whether he would be on the field for their final exhibition game against the Bears on Friday night.Kansas City opens the regular season against the Chargers on Sept. 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.“Hollywood (Brown) did a little work yesterday, which was good. He'll get a little more today and then we'll see,” Reid said. “We'll see how he progresses through this thing. But it's not a matter of wanting to be out there. He wants to do it. We're just taking it slow. We don't want any setbacks with this going forward here.”

🏈 Chiefs place Felix Anudike-Uzomah on injured reserve, ending the 2023 first-round pick's season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals scratched catcher Salvador Perez from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness.

Perez was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the opener of an important four-game set between teams clinging to wild-card hope. Luke Maile will be behind the plate instead and bat eight in the lineup.

Perez, a nine-time All-Star, is hitting .244 with 22 homers and 70 RBIs this season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals scratched catcher Salvador Perez from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness.Perez was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the opener of an important four-game set between teams clinging to wild-card hope. Luke Maile will be behind the plate instead and bat eight in the lineup.Perez, a nine-time All-Star, is hitting .244 with 22 homers and 70 RBIs this season.

⚾ Royals' Salvador Perez out with illness in series opener against Rangers

Fort Hays State was tabbed No. 20 in the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll released on Sunday (Aug. 17). It is the third time the Tigers will start the season in the Top 25 of the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll, the last being in 2019 when they were ranked No. 8 in the nation to start the year.

The Tigers will open their season with a Top 25 matchup in regards to the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll. The No. 20 Tigers play host to No. 12 ranked Angelo State on the evening of Thursday, August 28 in Hays. Angelo State is ranked in both preseason top 25 polls, holding the No. 13 spot in the AFCA poll. FHSU received the fourth-most votes among teams outside of the top 25 in the AFCA poll. Both FHSU and ASU went 8-3 overall last year.

The Tigers are among four MIAA teams ranked in the D2Football.com Preseason Top 25 Poll, joining No. 3 Central Oklahoma, No. 10 Pittsburg State, and No. 24 Central Missouri.

Fort Hays State was ranked No. 19 in the final regular season D2Football.com Poll last year, but with falling short of the playoffs, they were left out of the final top 25 released by D2Football.com last year. FHSU spent time in both the D2Football.com and AFCA Top 25 last year, holding a ranking in four of the D2Football.com releases and once in the AFCA poll.

Below is the D2Football.com Preseason Top 25 for August 17, 2025.

Rank	Team	2024 Record	2024 Final Rank 1. Ferris State	⦁ 14-1	⦁ 1 2. Harding	⦁ 12-2	⦁ 4 3. Central Oklahoma	⦁ 11-2	⦁ 8 4. Minnesota State	⦁ 11-4	⦁ 5 5. Kutztown	⦁ 11-1	⦁ 7 6. Grand Valley State	⦁ 11-2	⦁ 6 7. CSU Pueblo	⦁ 10-2	⦁ 11 8. Western Colorado	⦁ 11-2	⦁ 13 9. Slippery Rock	⦁ 12-2	⦁ 3 10. Pittsburg State	⦁ 8-3	⦁ 14 11. West Florida	⦁ 7-3	⦁ NR 12. Angelo State	⦁ 8-3	⦁ 24 13. Ouachita Baptist	⦁ 10-2	⦁ 15 14. Lenoir-Rhyne	⦁ 10-3	⦁ 21 15. Indianapolis	⦁ 10-2	⦁ 25 16. Augustana	⦁ 8-4	⦁ 23 17. Valdosta State	⦁ 13-1	⦁ 2 18. California (Pa.)	⦁ 10-3	⦁ 10 19	Bemidji State	⦁ 10-4	⦁ 9 20. Fort Hays State	⦁ 8-3	⦁ NR 21. Virginia Union	⦁ 10-4	⦁ 12 22. Charleston	⦁ 11-1	⦁ 18 23. West Alabama	⦁ 9-2	⦁ 18 24. Central Missouri	⦁ 9-3	⦁ 17 25. Ashland	⦁ 9-4	⦁ 20

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755541751787.png" alt="FHSU Athletics image" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics image</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State was tabbed No. 20 in the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll released on Sunday (Aug. 17). It is the third time the Tigers will start the season in the Top 25 of the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll, the last being in 2019 when they were ranked No. 8 in the nation to start the year.The Tigers will open their season with a Top 25 matchup in regards to the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll. The No. 20 Tigers play host to No. 12 ranked Angelo State on the evening of Thursday, August 28 in Hays. Angelo State is ranked in both preseason top 25 polls, holding the No. 13 spot in the AFCA poll. FHSU received the fourth-most votes among teams outside of the top 25 in the AFCA poll. Both FHSU and ASU went 8-3 overall last year.The Tigers are among four MIAA teams ranked in the D2Football.com Preseason Top 25 Poll, joining No. 3 Central Oklahoma, No. 10 Pittsburg State, and No. 24 Central Missouri.Fort Hays State was ranked No. 19 in the final regular season D2Football.com Poll last year, but with falling short of the playoffs, they were left out of the final top 25 released by D2Football.com last year. FHSU spent time in both the D2Football.com and AFCA Top 25 last year, holding a ranking in four of the D2Football.com releases and once in the AFCA poll.Below is the D2Football.com Preseason Top 25 for August 17, 2025.Rank	Team	2024 Record	2024 Final Rank 1. Ferris State	⦁ 14-1	⦁ 1 2. Harding	⦁ 12-2	⦁ 4 3. Central Oklahoma	⦁ 11-2	⦁ 8 4. Minnesota State	⦁ 11-4	⦁ 5 5. Kutztown	⦁ 11-1	⦁ 7 6. Grand Valley State	⦁ 11-2	⦁ 6 7. CSU Pueblo	⦁ 10-2	⦁ 11 8. Western Colorado	⦁ 11-2	⦁ 13 9. Slippery Rock	⦁ 12-2	⦁ 3 10. Pittsburg State	⦁ 8-3	⦁ 14 11. West Florida	⦁ 7-3	⦁ NR 12. Angelo State	⦁ 8-3	⦁ 24 13. Ouachita Baptist	⦁ 10-2	⦁ 15 14. Lenoir-Rhyne	⦁ 10-3	⦁ 21 15. Indianapolis	⦁ 10-2	⦁ 25 16. Augustana	⦁ 8-4	⦁ 23 17. Valdosta State	⦁ 13-1	⦁ 2 18. California (Pa.)	⦁ 10-3	⦁ 10 19	Bemidji State	⦁ 10-4	⦁ 9 20. Fort Hays State	⦁ 8-3	⦁ NR 21. Virginia Union	⦁ 10-4	⦁ 12 22. Charleston	⦁ 11-1	⦁ 18 23. West Alabama	⦁ 9-2	⦁ 18 24. Central Missouri	⦁ 9-3	⦁ 17 25. Ashland	⦁ 9-4	⦁ 20

🏈 Tigers tabbed No. 20 in D2Football.com preseason top 25 poll

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The construction cranes that have been working on a new stadium for the Kansas Jayhawks the past two years might just as well be emblematic of the program as a whole.

No longer a downtrodden eyesore, the Jayhawks are suddenly competitive again, even if they remain a work in progress.

The vast majority of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium has been finished, including the east side and end zones, though the west side stands from the old facility will remain until the next offseason. In much the same way, the Jayhawks have become Big 12 contenders under Lance Leipold, though they showed during a 5-7 finish last year that they are still building.

“As we come into this stadium,” Leipold said ahead of Saturday night’s opener against Fresno State, “we need our fanbase to be there as well, to truly make it impactful. We need people there to do it.

“Now, on the flip side, it’s our responsibility to play a brand — a style — of effective football that people want to come and see,” Leipold continued, “and create a game-day environment that is special, that people want to partake in.”

After back-to-back bowl games, and going 9-4 two years ago, Kansas slid a bit last year, a season of high expectations that was sullied by a spectacularly poor start. The Jayhawks lost five of their first six games while playing home games at Children’s Mercy Park, the home of MLS club Sporting Kansas City, and Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs — which is just across the state line in Missouri, adding to the homeless feeling Kansas no doubt felt.

But the Jayhawks finished with a flurry, beating ranked foes Iowa State, Colorado and BYU in consecutive weeks. And while they failed to make a bowl game, they have not only confidence but momentum as they head into a new season.

“This program is now relevant,” Leipold said.

The Jayhawks have a stadium to reflect it, too.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels has been labeled a Heisman Trophy candidate and a bust, a spectacular athlete who is capable of doing just about anything and an injury-prone QB who struggles with his decision-making. The reality is probably somewhere in between, but one thing is certain: If Daniels has a big final season in Lawrence, so will the Jayhawks.

Daniel Hishaw Jr. is first in line to replace Devin Neal, the school’s departed career rushing record-holder, but he has dealt with injuries throughout his career. Iowa transfer Leshon Williams, who only played three games last season because of his own injury troubles, will also get plenty of reps in the backfield.

One of the big unknowns in Lawrence is who will replace the top four wide receivers from last year. Alabama transfer Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and Albany transfer Levi Wentz have gotten rave reviews from Kansas wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel, while Columbia transfer Bryson Canty and Ball State transfer Cam Pickett could start games as well.

Jim Zebrowski was promoted to offensive coordinator after Jeff Grimes left for the same job at Wisconsin, while D.K. McDonald has taken over the defense following the retirement of longtime coordinator Brian Borland.

After opening with Fresno State and Wagner, the Jayhawks head to Missouri for a matchup with their most bitter rival. If they get through those three games, their first two Big 12 games against West Virginia and Cincinnati are at home. There are road trips to Texas Tech and Iowa State on the schedule but the Jayhawks host rival Kansas State on Oct. 25.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755521746240.jpeg" alt="Kansas head coach Lance Leipold stands with his players before running onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Houston on Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas head coach Lance Leipold stands with his players before running onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Houston on Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The construction cranes that have been working on a new stadium for the Kansas Jayhawks the past two years might just as well be emblematic of the program as a whole.No longer a downtrodden eyesore, the Jayhawks are suddenly competitive again, even if they remain a work in progress.Just like the stadium.The vast majority of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium has been finished, including the east side and end zones, though the west side stands from the old facility will remain until the next offseason. In much the same way, the Jayhawks have become Big 12 contenders under Lance Leipold, though they showed during a 5-7 finish last year that they are still building.“As we come into this stadium,” Leipold said ahead of Saturday night’s opener against Fresno State, “we need our fanbase to be there as well, to truly make it impactful. We need people there to do it.“Now, on the flip side, it’s our responsibility to play a brand — a style — of effective football that people want to come and see,” Leipold continued, “and create a game-day environment that is special, that people want to partake in.”After back-to-back bowl games, and going 9-4 two years ago, Kansas slid a bit last year, a season of high expectations that was sullied by a spectacularly poor start. The Jayhawks lost five of their first six games while playing home games at Children’s Mercy Park, the home of MLS club Sporting Kansas City, and Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs — which is just across the state line in Missouri, adding to the homeless feeling Kansas no doubt felt.But the Jayhawks finished with a flurry, beating ranked foes Iowa State, Colorado and BYU in consecutive weeks. And while they failed to make a bowl game, they have not only confidence but momentum as they head into a new season.“This program is now relevant,” Leipold said.The Jayhawks have a stadium to reflect it, too.<h2>JD6 is back</h2>Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels has been labeled a Heisman Trophy candidate and a bust, a spectacular athlete who is capable of doing just about anything and an injury-prone QB who struggles with his decision-making. The reality is probably somewhere in between, but one thing is certain: If Daniels has a big final season in Lawrence, so will the Jayhawks.<h2>Running back room</h2>Daniel Hishaw Jr. is first in line to replace Devin Neal, the school’s departed career rushing record-holder, but he has dealt with injuries throughout his career. Iowa transfer Leshon Williams, who only played three games last season because of his own injury troubles, will also get plenty of reps in the backfield.<h2>What about the wideouts</h2>One of the big unknowns in Lawrence is who will replace the top four wide receivers from last year. Alabama transfer Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and Albany transfer Levi Wentz have gotten rave reviews from Kansas wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel, while Columbia transfer Bryson Canty and Ball State transfer Cam Pickett could start games as well.<h2>Coaching turnover</h2>Jim Zebrowski was promoted to offensive coordinator after Jeff Grimes left for the same job at Wisconsin, while D.K. McDonald has taken over the defense following the retirement of longtime coordinator Brian Borland.<h2>Schedule situation</h2>After opening with Fresno State and Wagner, the Jayhawks head to Missouri for a matchup with their most bitter rival. If they get through those three games, their first two Big 12 games against West Virginia and Cincinnati are at home. There are road trips to Texas Tech and Iowa State on the schedule but the Jayhawks host rival Kansas State on Oct. 25.

🏈 KU's new stadium symbolizes program’s resurgence, though work on both still remains

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State fans placed quarterback Avery Johnson on a pedestal before he arrived on campus. He was the top recruit who decided to stay home and play for the in-state school, and he was expected to lead the Wildcats to Big 12 greatness.

There were games last year in which he did exactly that. There also were games in which he fell right off that pedestal.

The question now, as the No. 17 Wildcats prepare to open the season against No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland, is whether the junior QB can play consistently at an elite level. Whether coach Chris Klieman wants to acknowledge it or not, the chances of Kansas State playing for a conference title this season rest largely on Johnson's shoulders.

“He's doing a really good job of holding other people accountable. Holding himself accountable,” Klieman said. “He's saying, ‘I’ve got to continue to improve that relationship with these wideouts, or other tight ends or running backs.' He's never satisfied, and that is something that I really appreciate about Avery.”

To be clear: Johnson had an excellent first season as a starter. He threw for 2,712 yards with 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and he ran for another 605 yards and seven scores. And he led the Wildcats to a 9-4 finish, which included a bowl win over Rutgers — the fourth straight season Kansas State has finished with at least eight wins.

Yet among those losses was a 38-9 rout at BYU in which he threw a pair of picks, a loss to Houston in which he threw two more, and a late-season loss to the Cyclones that allowed them — rather than Kansas State — to play for a Big 12 championship.

The experience that Johnson gained from those setbacks has proven to be invaluable, though.

“I think he's probably more comfortable in his own skin, in his own ability,” Kansas State offensive coordinator Matt Wells said. “'I don't have to be this certain type of player. I don't need to listen to the media or somebody ask me about being a certain prototypical blank-kind of quarterback. I'm good when I run. I'm good when I throw it.' I think he's further along in coverage recognition. I think he's further along in his ability to dissect what a defense is doing. That takes time.”

The time has come to put it to the test. The Wildcats open against Iowa State in a Top 25 showdown in Ireland that could play a big factor in deciding who plays for the Big 12 title come the end of the season.

Kansas State lost running back D.J. Giddens to the NFL, but Dylan Edwards is back, and he showed last season the kind of game-breaking speed and ability that made him a four-star recruit. He had 224 yards total and three touchdowns in the Rate Bowl.

Jayce Brown is back after catching 47 passes for 823 yards and five touchdowns, but the Wildcats seldom got production from the rest of their wide receivers last year. Purdue transfer Jaron Tibbs and Boston College transfer Jerand Bradley should help.

The school that produced second-round draft pick Ben Sinnott two years keeps churning out tight ends. Garrett Oakley, Will Swanson and Will Anciaux combined to catch 11 TD passes last season, and now they will be joined by Linkon Cure, who many recruiting services labeled the best tight end in this year's recruiting class.

Austin Romaine was largely overlooked coming out of high school, but the middle linebacker has emerged as one of the best in the nation. He was second-team All-Big 12 last year and is on the watch list for the Butkus and Nagurski awards this year.

The first four weeks of the season will set the tone for Kansas State. After playing in Ireland, the Wildcats return home to face North Dakota, then face the tricky triple-option of Army. After a short week comes a Friday night trip to Arizona on Sept. 12. Trips to Baylor and Kansas await but the Wildcats get TCU, Texas Tech and Colorado at home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755542588219.jpeg" alt="FILE - Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Nov. 30, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State on Nov. 30, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State fans placed quarterback Avery Johnson on a pedestal before he arrived on campus. He was the top recruit who decided to stay home and play for the in-state school, and he was expected to lead the Wildcats to Big 12 greatness.There were games last year in which he did exactly that. There also were games in which he fell right off that pedestal.The question now, as the No. 17 Wildcats prepare to open the season against No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland, is whether the junior QB can play consistently at an elite level. Whether coach Chris Klieman wants to acknowledge it or not, the chances of Kansas State playing for a conference title this season rest largely on Johnson's shoulders.“He's doing a really good job of holding other people accountable. Holding himself accountable,” Klieman said. “He's saying, ‘I’ve got to continue to improve that relationship with these wideouts, or other tight ends or running backs.' He's never satisfied, and that is something that I really appreciate about Avery.”To be clear: Johnson had an excellent first season as a starter. He threw for 2,712 yards with 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and he ran for another 605 yards and seven scores. And he led the Wildcats to a 9-4 finish, which included a bowl win over Rutgers — the fourth straight season Kansas State has finished with at least eight wins.Yet among those losses was a 38-9 rout at BYU in which he threw a pair of picks, a loss to Houston in which he threw two more, and a late-season loss to the Cyclones that allowed them — rather than Kansas State — to play for a Big 12 championship.The experience that Johnson gained from those setbacks has proven to be invaluable, though.“I think he's probably more comfortable in his own skin, in his own ability,” Kansas State offensive coordinator Matt Wells said. “'I don't have to be this certain type of player. I don't need to listen to the media or somebody ask me about being a certain prototypical blank-kind of quarterback. I'm good when I run. I'm good when I throw it.' I think he's further along in coverage recognition. I think he's further along in his ability to dissect what a defense is doing. That takes time.”The time has come to put it to the test. The Wildcats open against Iowa State in a Top 25 showdown in Ireland that could play a big factor in deciding who plays for the Big 12 title come the end of the season.<h2>Backfield star</h2>Kansas State lost running back D.J. Giddens to the NFL, but Dylan Edwards is back, and he showed last season the kind of game-breaking speed and ability that made him a four-star recruit. He had 224 yards total and three touchdowns in the Rate Bowl.<h2>Help at wideout</h2>Jayce Brown is back after catching 47 passes for 823 yards and five touchdowns, but the Wildcats seldom got production from the rest of their wide receivers last year. Purdue transfer Jaron Tibbs and Boston College transfer Jerand Bradley should help.<h2>Tight end U</h2>The school that produced second-round draft pick Ben Sinnott two years keeps churning out tight ends. Garrett Oakley, Will Swanson and Will Anciaux combined to catch 11 TD passes last season, and now they will be joined by Linkon Cure, who many recruiting services labeled the best tight end in this year's recruiting class.<h2>Middle of the defense</h2>Austin Romaine was largely overlooked coming out of high school, but the middle linebacker has emerged as one of the best in the nation. He was second-team All-Big 12 last year and is on the watch list for the Butkus and Nagurski awards this year.<h2>Schedule situation</h2>The first four weeks of the season will set the tone for Kansas State. After playing in Ireland, the Wildcats return home to face North Dakota, then face the tricky triple-option of Army. After a short week comes a Friday night trip to Arizona on Sept. 12. Trips to Baylor and Kansas await but the Wildcats get TCU, Texas Tech and Colorado at home.

🏈 K-State’s Avery Johnson faces high expectations as Wildcats open season in Ireland

Monday, August 18
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday, August 18
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:00pmTuesday, August 19
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:00pmWednesday, August 20
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 6:00pmThursday, August 21
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 12:30pm
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Chicago Bears, 6:00pmFriday, August 22
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Detroit Tigers, 5:30pm
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears, 6:00pmSaturday, August 23
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Fresno State, 4:00pmSunday, August 24
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan India and Adam Frazier hit two-run homers, rallying the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for a series sweep.

The White Sox led 2-0 before India tied it in the seventh with his 451-foot shot, tying his longest.

Run-scoring singles by Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez gave the Royals a 4-2 lead in the eighth before Frazier's fifth homer of the season made it 6-2.

White Sox starter Davis Martin allowed one hit in seven innings before Steven Wilson, Grant Taylor (0-3) and Jordan Leasure yielded six runs and seven hits in two innings.

Lenyn Sosa hit his 16th home run of the season with one out in the first and Andrew Benintendi scored on Edgar Quero's RBI single in the sixth to make it 2-0.

Lucas Erceg (5-3), the fourth Kansas City pitcher, earned the win with one scoreless inning.

Taylor pitched one inning and gave up three hits and three runs, including Frazier's homer.

The Royals have won 14 straight at home against the White Sox, tying a franchise record for most wins against one opponent at home.

The White Sox will head to Atlanta to play the Braves on Monday night. Yoendrys Gomez (2-1, 5.56 ERA) will start for Chicago and Spencer Strider (5-10, 4.69 ERA) will start for Atlanta. The Royals will host the Texas Rangers on Monday night. Kansas City will start Michael Wacha (7-9, 3.35 ERA). Texas will start Jack Leiter (7-6, 3.94 ERA)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755466421436.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonathan India and Adam Frazier hit two-run homers, rallying the Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for a series sweep.The White Sox led 2-0 before India tied it in the seventh with his 451-foot shot, tying his longest.Run-scoring singles by Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez gave the Royals a 4-2 lead in the eighth before Frazier's fifth homer of the season made it 6-2.White Sox starter Davis Martin allowed one hit in seven innings before Steven Wilson, Grant Taylor (0-3) and Jordan Leasure yielded six runs and seven hits in two innings.Lenyn Sosa hit his 16th home run of the season with one out in the first and Andrew Benintendi scored on Edgar Quero's RBI single in the sixth to make it 2-0.Lucas Erceg (5-3), the fourth Kansas City pitcher, earned the win with one scoreless inning.<h2>Key moment</h2>Taylor pitched one inning and gave up three hits and three runs, including Frazier's homer.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals have won 14 straight at home against the White Sox, tying a franchise record for most wins against one opponent at home.<h2>Up next</h2>The White Sox will head to Atlanta to play the Braves on Monday night. Yoendrys Gomez (2-1, 5.56 ERA) will start for Chicago and Spencer Strider (5-10, 4.69 ERA) will start for Atlanta. The Royals will host the Texas Rangers on Monday night. Kansas City will start Michael Wacha (7-9, 3.35 ERA). Texas will start Jack Leiter (7-6, 3.94 ERA)

⚾ India and Frazier homer to rally Royals over the White Sox

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

Sunday, August 17
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 12:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday, August 17
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 12:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since June 10.

Pasquantino left in the first inning because of heat-related illness. The game-time temperature was 94 degrees, with the humidity above 50%. Nick Loftin moved to first base, and Rave took over for Loftin in left.

Michael Lorenzen made his first start for Kansas City since July 6. He allowed three hits in four scoreless innings. Daniel Lynch IV (5-2) was the winner.

Mike Yastrzemski led off the first with a homer off Sean Burke (4-10). The Royals added an unearned run in the second, and Rave made it 3-0 in the third with his fourth home.

In the fifth, Rave singled and scored on Maikel Garcia's two-run double. Loftin had an RBI single in the sixth.

Andrew Benintendi doubled in two runs for Chicago in the eighth.

The Royals (62-61) had lost in their last five chances to move above .500.

Chicago RHP Davis Martin (4-9, 4.17 ERA) was set to start opposite RHP Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.87) on Sunday in the series finale.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755398683364.png" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move above .500 for the first time since June 10.Pasquantino left in the first inning because of heat-related illness. The game-time temperature was 94 degrees, with the humidity above 50%. Nick Loftin moved to first base, and Rave took over for Loftin in left.Michael Lorenzen made his first start for Kansas City since July 6. He allowed three hits in four scoreless innings. Daniel Lynch IV (5-2) was the winner.Mike Yastrzemski led off the first with a homer off Sean Burke (4-10). The Royals added an unearned run in the second, and Rave made it 3-0 in the third with his fourth home.In the fifth, Rave singled and scored on Maikel Garcia's two-run double. Loftin had an RBI single in the sixth.Andrew Benintendi doubled in two runs for Chicago in the eighth.<h2>Key moment</h2>Rave's homer in his first at-bat.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals (62-61) had lost in their last five chances to move above .500.<h2>Up next</h2>Chicago RHP Davis Martin (4-9, 4.17 ERA) was set to start opposite RHP Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.87) on Sunday in the series finale.

⚾ Rave fills in nicely for Pasquantino in Royals victory over the White Sox

Chris Brown: "Just one of those scrimmages, you know, just trying to find out who can play and who can do what and I think we figured that out today."

By GERARD WELLBROCK
 Hays Post Sports

HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State football team wrapped up preseason
camp with their only scheduled scrimmage Saturday morning at Lewis Field.

“Defensively we kept it pretty simple, pretty basic to see
if our guys could get lined up and make the plays they were asked to make,”
Brown said. “Offensively I saw some good things, but I think the penalties killed
a lot of our drives.”

Team captains, which are voted on by the players, were
announced after the scrimmage Saturday. Offensive captains include quarterback
Caleb Heavner, wide receiver Ryan Allen, tight end Cale Cormaney and offensive lineman
Josh Shaw. The defensive captains are linebacker John Johnson, safety Jaxon
Kolzow and defensive ends Gaven Haselhorst and Parish Terry. 

With the start of classes Monday, the Tigers shift to
afternoon practices. They open the season at home on  Thursday, August 28th against No. 13 Angelo State.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755373546242.jpeg" alt="Hays Post photo" />
 <figcaption>Hays Post photo</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Chris Brown: "Just one of those scrimmages, you know, just trying to find out who can play and who can do what and I think we figured that out today."</h2>By GERARD WELLBROCK
 Hays Post SportsHAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State football team wrapped up preseason
camp with their only scheduled scrimmage Saturday morning at Lewis Field.“Defensively we kept it pretty simple, pretty basic to see
if our guys could get lined up and make the plays they were asked to make,”
Brown said. “Offensively I saw some good things, but I think the penalties killed
a lot of our drives.”<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/2154342279&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-camp-brown" title="FHSU FB Camp - Brown" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">FHSU FB Camp - Brown</a></div></div><h2>Captains named</h2>Team captains, which are voted on by the players, were
announced after the scrimmage Saturday. Offensive captains include quarterback
Caleb Heavner, wide receiver Ryan Allen, tight end Cale Cormaney and offensive lineman
Josh Shaw. The defensive captains are linebacker John Johnson, safety Jaxon
Kolzow and defensive ends Gaven Haselhorst and Parish Terry. With the start of classes Monday, the Tigers shift to
afternoon practices. They open the season at home on Thursday, August 28th against No. 13 Angelo State.

🏈🎧 Tigers wrap up preseason camp with Saturday scrimmage

Saturday, August 16
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 5:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)&nbsp; &nbsp;Saturday, August 16
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 5:30pmSunday, August 17
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 12:30pm

SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold looked the part of a franchise quarterback in his first appearance at Lumen Field as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 33-16 in a preseason game on Friday night.

Darnold,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/raiders-seahawks-score-carroll-edf384e650581062397c8dfdb83211f0">who did not appear in the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders</a>, completed 4 of 4 passes for 34 yards on the opening drive.

Darnold, who signed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Seattle in the offseason, made good use of both his legs and his tight ends during his sole series. He had no issues rolling out to either his left or right, locating tight ends AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo for short passes, as well as fullback Robbie Ouzts and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for deeper completions.

“I thought today, first of all, it was awesome just to get out there in front of the 12s,” Darnold said. “And that atmosphere, too, I felt like that was kind of a perfect atmosphere. It felt like it was almost November, December already out there in the rain.”

Backup quarterback Drew Lock also impressed in relief of Darnold on a slippery Seattle evening, throwing a couple of touchdown passes to wide receiver Jake Bobo, and completing 10 of 12 passes for 129 yards. Coach Mike Macdonald was particularly complimentary of Bobo’s performance.

“This guy’s a Seahawk, man,” Macdonald said of Bobo, “The way he operates and goes and attacks the football."

Running backs Zach Charbonnet and Damien Martinez each added touchdowns on the ground in the first and third quarters, respectively.

The Chiefs, meanwhile, did not play quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and other starters from the team that fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in last season’s Super Bowl.

Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew found tight end Robert Tonyan for a 1-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.

The Seahawks’ defense in large part held strong, limiting the Chiefs’ reserves to three points in the second half. Kansas City wide receiver Skyy Moore, though, did return a punt for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

“Now, we’re chasing perfection as much as you can’t obtain it,” safety Julian Love said. “That’s kind of what we’re trying to make the standard on defense.”

After rushing for the fifth-fewest yards as a team in 2024, the Seahawks have made it their prerogative to be more effective on the ground in 2025. They demonstrated on Friday, racking up 268 rushing yards on 48 carries. Five different players rushed for at least 30 yards.

“The backs ran really hard,” Macdonald said. “Every back today, I thought, ran the ball hard and going forward, how we finish plays, I can’t wait to watch it.”

Since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bengals-fant-227c19313598e1129d9506bcae6f22e7">Noah Fant is now a member of the Cincinnati Bengals</a>, tight end remains a key position battle for the Seahawks. Arroyo and Barner combined for three catches and 24 yards on Friday, not letting any passing attempts escape them despite slippery conditions.

Barner is the more veteran player, with 30 catches and 245 receiving yards under his belt from last season. But Arroyo, who was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has been more productive in the preseason. He has four catches for 33 yards through two exhibition games.

Seahawks: Visit the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 23.

Chiefs: Host the Chicago Bears on Aug. 22.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755374128244.jpeg" alt="Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes a touchdown catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)" />
 <figcaption>Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes a touchdown catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)</figcaption>
 </figure>SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold looked the part of a franchise quarterback in his first appearance at Lumen Field as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 33-16 in a preseason game on Friday night.Darnold,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/raiders-seahawks-score-carroll-edf384e650581062397c8dfdb83211f0">who did not appear in the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders</a>, completed 4 of 4 passes for 34 yards on the opening drive.Darnold, who signed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Seattle in the offseason, made good use of both his legs and his tight ends during his sole series. He had no issues rolling out to either his left or right, locating tight ends AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo for short passes, as well as fullback Robbie Ouzts and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba for deeper completions.“I thought today, first of all, it was awesome just to get out there in front of the 12s,” Darnold said. “And that atmosphere, too, I felt like that was kind of a perfect atmosphere. It felt like it was almost November, December already out there in the rain.”Backup quarterback Drew Lock also impressed in relief of Darnold on a slippery Seattle evening, throwing a couple of touchdown passes to wide receiver Jake Bobo, and completing 10 of 12 passes for 129 yards. Coach Mike Macdonald was particularly complimentary of Bobo’s performance.“This guy’s a Seahawk, man,” Macdonald said of Bobo, “The way he operates and goes and attacks the football."Running backs Zach Charbonnet and Damien Martinez each added touchdowns on the ground in the first and third quarters, respectively.The Chiefs, meanwhile, did not play quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and other starters from the team that fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in last season’s Super Bowl.Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew found tight end Robert Tonyan for a 1-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.The Seahawks’ defense in large part held strong, limiting the Chiefs’ reserves to three points in the second half. Kansas City wide receiver Skyy Moore, though, did return a punt for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.“Now, we’re chasing perfection as much as you can’t obtain it,” safety Julian Love said. “That’s kind of what we’re trying to make the standard on defense.”<h2>Scampering Seahawks</h2>After rushing for the fifth-fewest yards as a team in 2024, the Seahawks have made it their prerogative to be more effective on the ground in 2025. They demonstrated on Friday, racking up 268 rushing yards on 48 carries. Five different players rushed for at least 30 yards.“The backs ran really hard,” Macdonald said. “Every back today, I thought, ran the ball hard and going forward, how we finish plays, I can’t wait to watch it.”<h2>Tight end time</h2>Since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bengals-fant-227c19313598e1129d9506bcae6f22e7">Noah Fant is now a member of the Cincinnati Bengals</a>, tight end remains a key position battle for the Seahawks. Arroyo and Barner combined for three catches and 24 yards on Friday, not letting any passing attempts escape them despite slippery conditions.Barner is the more veteran player, with 30 catches and 245 receiving yards under his belt from last season. But Arroyo, who was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has been more productive in the preseason. He has four catches for 33 yards through two exhibition games.<h2>Up next</h2>Seahawks: Visit the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 23.Chiefs: Host the Chicago Bears on Aug. 22.

🏈 Sam Darnold helps lead Seahawks to win over the Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Noah Cameron pitched into the sixth inning, Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead homer, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night to continue their mastery of their AL Central rivals over the past couple of years.

The Royals are 18-3 against the White Sox since the start of last season, including a four-game sweep of Chicago n May.

Cameron (7-5) set the Royals rookie record at Kauffman Stadium by running his scoreless streak to 19 1/3 innings early on. And when Lenyn Sosa homered off him with two outs in the fourth, Cameron set down the next four batters.

Cameron loaded the bases with one out in the fifth, but John Schreiber came in and got Sosa to line into an inning-ending double play.

Carlos Estévez struck out the side in the ninth, finishing 3 2/3 scoreless innings by the Royals bullpen and earning his 31st save.

Aaron Civale (3-8) gave up three straight singles in the first as Kansas City took a 1-0 lead. He allowed one more hit until the fourth, when Perez sent a 1-0 pitch over the right-field wall to make it 2-1.

KC's Adam Frazier hit a two-out RBI double in the sixth.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected by second base umpire Tom Hanahan in the fifth after Kyle Isbel was thrown out trying to steal second. Quatraro was angry that the White Sox were not called for blocking the bag. It took crew chief Todd Tichenor to get the skipper back to the dugout.

The White Sox have lost nine of their last 11.

RHP Sean Burke (4-9, 4.26 ERA) starts Saturday night for Chicago. RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.61) makes his first start for Kansas City since July 6, when he pitched well before landing on the injured list with a left oblique strain.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1755313126115.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Noah Cameron pitched into the sixth inning, Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead homer, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night to continue their mastery of their AL Central rivals over the past couple of years.The Royals are 18-3 against the White Sox since the start of last season, including a four-game sweep of Chicago n May.Cameron (7-5) set the Royals rookie record at Kauffman Stadium by running his scoreless streak to 19 1/3 innings early on. And when Lenyn Sosa homered off him with two outs in the fourth, Cameron set down the next four batters.Cameron loaded the bases with one out in the fifth, but John Schreiber came in and got Sosa to line into an inning-ending double play.Carlos Estévez struck out the side in the ninth, finishing 3 2/3 scoreless innings by the Royals bullpen and earning his 31st save.Aaron Civale (3-8) gave up three straight singles in the first as Kansas City took a 1-0 lead. He allowed one more hit until the fourth, when Perez sent a 1-0 pitch over the right-field wall to make it 2-1.KC's Adam Frazier hit a two-out RBI double in the sixth.<h2>Key moment</h2>Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected by second base umpire Tom Hanahan in the fifth after Kyle Isbel was thrown out trying to steal second. Quatraro was angry that the White Sox were not called for blocking the bag. It took crew chief Todd Tichenor to get the skipper back to the dugout.<h2>Key stat</h2>The White Sox have lost nine of their last 11.<h2>Up next</h2>RHP Sean Burke (4-9, 4.26 ERA) starts Saturday night for Chicago. RHP Michael Lorenzen (5-8, 4.61) makes his first start for Kansas City since July 6, when he pitched well before landing on the injured list with a left oblique strain.

⚾ Salvador Perez hits go-ahead homer as Royals top the White Sox 

By GERARD WELLBROCK 
 Hays Post Sports

HAYS, Kan. — The Fort Hays State football offense was a
formidable force by the end of the 2024 season. The Tigers won five of their
final six games to finish with an 8-3 record.

Offensive coordinator Tom Ross, who was named to the
position just before the start of preseason camp last year, attributed the slow
start to a lack of comfort.

“Early on in the season I just don’t think I was comfortable
enough,” Ross said. “We kind of all figured it out together as the season went
on. So, I don’t see why we can’t necessarily start off the way that we
finished. But with that being said, we’ve got a top-five defense coming into
Hays (Angelo State) in two weeks, so we’re going to find out who we are and
where we need to get to.”

The Tigers finished 2024 in the top four of the MIAA in
total offense with 402 yards per game. Even with some holes to fill this year,
Ross feels they have a chance to put up bigger numbers this season.

“A lot of those guys were in the system, they were around,
and they really took a lot of ownership, a lot of pride over the offseason, in
the springtime, in the summertime, to really learn it and to kind of understand
why we’re doing things,” Ross said.

Caleb Heavner took over as the Tigers’ starting quarterback
in their sixth game last season and went 5-1 as a starter. Ross has high
expectations for the now-junior signal-caller.

“He’s always been a mature kid. He’s always had a good head
on his shoulders, but it’s just his preparation,” Ross said. “I couldn’t get
him out of my office the entire springtime, couldn’t get him out of my office
the entire summertime. You, me and him, almost scary, you know, we think
alike.”

One of the biggest holes to fill will be in the backfield.
Shane Watts emerged as one of the top running backs in the nation, rushing for 1,303
yards and gaining 1,752 all-purpose yards and scoring 17 total touchdowns. He
earned Second Team All-American honors from three different organizations.

Ross said Watts left some big shoes to fill but feels they
will be fine at the position.

“That’s one of the positions it’s going to be more by
committee,” Ross said. “We’ve got guys that can do different things, and so
just utilizing their skill sets. We’ve got an experienced offensive line so
that should help in terms of the running game. I do think we’ve got potential
there.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754944802721.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State coaches Kyle Murphy (left), Tom Ross (middle) and Cooper Harris (right) watch on at a FHSU football practice (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State coaches Kyle Murphy (left), Tom Ross (middle) and Cooper Harris (right) watch on at a FHSU football practice (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK 
 Hays Post SportsHAYS, Kan. — The Fort Hays State football offense was a
formidable force by the end of the 2024 season. The Tigers won five of their
final six games to finish with an 8-3 record.Offensive coordinator Tom Ross, who was named to the
position just before the start of preseason camp last year, attributed the slow
start to a lack of comfort.<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/2153713179&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-camp-ross" title="FHSU FB Camp - Ross" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">FHSU FB Camp - Ross</a></div></div>“Early on in the season I just don’t think I was comfortable
enough,” Ross said. “We kind of all figured it out together as the season went
on. So, I don’t see why we can’t necessarily start off the way that we
finished. But with that being said, we’ve got a top-five defense coming into
Hays (Angelo State) in two weeks, so we’re going to find out who we are and
where we need to get to.”The Tigers finished 2024 in the top four of the MIAA in
total offense with 402 yards per game. Even with some holes to fill this year,
Ross feels they have a chance to put up bigger numbers this season.“A lot of those guys were in the system, they were around,
and they really took a lot of ownership, a lot of pride over the offseason, in
the springtime, in the summertime, to really learn it and to kind of understand
why we’re doing things,” Ross said.Caleb Heavner took over as the Tigers’ starting quarterback
in their sixth game last season and went 5-1 as a starter. Ross has high
expectations for the now-junior signal-caller.“He’s always been a mature kid. He’s always had a good head
on his shoulders, but it’s just his preparation,” Ross said. “I couldn’t get
him out of my office the entire springtime, couldn’t get him out of my office
the entire summertime. You, me and him, almost scary, you know, we think
alike.”One of the biggest holes to fill will be in the backfield.
Shane Watts emerged as one of the top running backs in the nation, rushing for 1,303
yards and gaining 1,752 all-purpose yards and scoring 17 total touchdowns. He
earned Second Team All-American honors from three different organizations.Ross said Watts left some big shoes to fill but feels they
will be fine at the position.“That’s one of the positions it’s going to be more by
committee,” Ross said. “We’ve got guys that can do different things, and so
just utilizing their skill sets. We’ve got an experienced offensive line so
that should help in terms of the running game. I do think we’ve got potential
there.”

🏈 Fort Hays State offense looks to build on late-season success

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Fort Hays State and Rogers State tied for the top pick in the GAC Preseason Men's Soccer Coaches Poll, released on Thursday (Aug. 14). The Tigers and Hillcats tied with 33 voting points each. FHSU was the GAC Men's Soccer Tournament Champion last year, which earned the Tigers a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the 10th time in just 13 full seasons as a program.

With seven schools in the GAC, Rogers State had four of the first-place votes in the poll, while Fort Hays State received the other three. Southern Nazarene and Newman were the next two picks in the poll. All four schools made up the GAC Tournament field last year, which FHSU won.

The GAC had a tight race at the top of the regular season standings in 2024. Southern Nazarene and Rogers State tied at the top at 8-1-3 in GAC play, both with 27 points, while FHSU was one point behind with a conference record of 8-2-2. The trio at the top were the only three teams of the seven in the GAC to finish with winning records overall in 2024.

Fort Hays State finished the 2024 season with a 13-4-4 record overall. The Tigers return one All-American in midfielder Tadhg Walsh, who led NCAA Division II in assists going into to the NCAA Tournament last year with 15. That broke the single-season record for assists at FHSU, topping the old mark of 14 set by Derick Gonzalez in 2017. Walsh joins Elias Ovelar Semeniuk as returning all-region performers from last year. The pair is also among a group of four returners who earned all-conference honors last year, which includes Bastian Carlman and Jackson Elgas.

Below is the GAC Preseason Men's Soccer Poll for 2025.

1. Rogers State (4) – 33 pts 2. Fort Hays State (3) – 33 pts 3. Southern Nazarene – 26 pts 4. Newman – 22 pts 5. Northeastern State – 16 pts 6. Ouachita Baptist – 10 pts 7. Harding – 7 pts

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsRUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Fort Hays State and Rogers State tied for the top pick in the GAC Preseason Men's Soccer Coaches Poll, released on Thursday (Aug. 14). The Tigers and Hillcats tied with 33 voting points each. FHSU was the GAC Men's Soccer Tournament Champion last year, which earned the Tigers a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the 10th time in just 13 full seasons as a program.With seven schools in the GAC, Rogers State had four of the first-place votes in the poll, while Fort Hays State received the other three. Southern Nazarene and Newman were the next two picks in the poll. All four schools made up the GAC Tournament field last year, which FHSU won.The GAC had a tight race at the top of the regular season standings in 2024. Southern Nazarene and Rogers State tied at the top at 8-1-3 in GAC play, both with 27 points, while FHSU was one point behind with a conference record of 8-2-2. The trio at the top were the only three teams of the seven in the GAC to finish with winning records overall in 2024.Fort Hays State finished the 2024 season with a 13-4-4 record overall. The Tigers return one All-American in midfielder Tadhg Walsh, who led NCAA Division II in assists going into to the NCAA Tournament last year with 15. That broke the single-season record for assists at FHSU, topping the old mark of 14 set by Derick Gonzalez in 2017. Walsh joins Elias Ovelar Semeniuk as returning all-region performers from last year. The pair is also among a group of four returners who earned all-conference honors last year, which includes Bastian Carlman and Jackson Elgas.Below is the GAC Preseason Men's Soccer Poll for 2025.1. Rogers State (4) – 33 pts 2. Fort Hays State (3) – 33 pts 3. Southern Nazarene – 26 pts 4. Newman – 22 pts 5. Northeastern State – 16 pts 6. Ouachita Baptist – 10 pts 7. Harding – 7 pts

⚽ FHSU men share top pick in GAC preseason coaches poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State was picked ninth in the MIAA Preseason Women's Soccer Coaches Poll, released on Friday (Aug. 15). The Tigers tied for eighth in the regular season standings last year and made their 10th-straight appearance in the MIAA Tournament.

Fort Hays State is coming off a 7-8-4 overall mark in 2024, a season riddled with injuries that saw several key players have their seasons cut short. The Tigers return two of their six All-MIAA selections from a season ago, which includes forwards Sydney Cotter and Taylor Hill. Hill is the top returning scorer, tying for the team lead in goals last year with five, while Cotter had four goals. The Tigers enter their fourth season under head coach Tyson John, who has a mark of 31-16-14 (.623) at FHSU.

Central Missouri held the top spot in the poll with 132 voting points, followed by Central Oklahoma with 126. Both received four first-place votes. Missouri Western edged Washburn for the third spot, but Washburn had the most first-place votes (5) even though they sat fourth in the poll. Washburn was the MIAA regular season champion for the second-straight year in 2024.

Fort Hays State opens regular season play on Friday, September 5 at Rockhurst University. The Tigers play their first home contest on Sunday, September 7 against Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Below is the 2025 MIAA Preseason Women's Soccer Coaches Poll.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State was picked ninth in the MIAA Preseason Women's Soccer Coaches Poll, released on Friday (Aug. 15). The Tigers tied for eighth in the regular season standings last year and made their 10th-straight appearance in the MIAA Tournament.Fort Hays State is coming off a 7-8-4 overall mark in 2024, a season riddled with injuries that saw several key players have their seasons cut short. The Tigers return two of their six All-MIAA selections from a season ago, which includes forwards Sydney Cotter and Taylor Hill. Hill is the top returning scorer, tying for the team lead in goals last year with five, while Cotter had four goals. The Tigers enter their fourth season under head coach Tyson John, who has a mark of 31-16-14 (.623) at FHSU.Central Missouri held the top spot in the poll with 132 voting points, followed by Central Oklahoma with 126. Both received four first-place votes. Missouri Western edged Washburn for the third spot, but Washburn had the most first-place votes (5) even though they sat fourth in the poll. Washburn was the MIAA regular season champion for the second-straight year in 2024.Fort Hays State opens regular season play on Friday, September 5 at Rockhurst University. The Tigers play their first home contest on Sunday, September 7 against Northwestern Oklahoma State University.Below is the 2025 MIAA Preseason Women's Soccer Coaches Poll.1. Central Missouri [4] – 132 points 2. Central Oklahoma [4] – 126 points 3. Missouri Western – 124 points 4. Washburn [5] – 123 points 5. Northeastern State – 92 points 6. Northwest Missouri – 89 points 7. Pittsburg State – 71 points 8. Nebraska Kearney – 69 points 9. Fort Hays State – 63 points 10. Emporia State – 53 points 11. Rogers State – 37 points 12. Missouri Southern – 19 points 13. Newman – 16 points [#] - Number of First Place Votes