ELLIS – Victoria went 3-0 in pool play then defeated
Salina-Sacred Heart 25-12, 26-24 to win the Ellis volleyball tournament Saturday. 

The state-ranked Knights never lost a game, defeating the Ellis JV
25-10, 25-14, La Crosse 25-25, 25-16 and Northern Valley 25-8, 25-16 in pool
play.

The Ellis JV finished 2-1, defeating La Crosse 25-19, 26-24
and Northern Valley 25-20. 25-22.

La Crosse finished 1-2 with a 25-20, 25-22 win over Northern
Valley.

ELLIS – Victoria went 3-0 in pool play then defeated
Salina-Sacred Heart 25-12, 26-24 to win the Ellis volleyball tournament Saturday. The state-ranked Knights never lost a game, defeating the Ellis JV
25-10, 25-14, La Crosse 25-25, 25-16 and Northern Valley 25-8, 25-16 in pool
play.The Ellis JV finished 2-1, defeating La Crosse 25-19, 26-24
and Northern Valley 25-20. 25-22.La Crosse finished 1-2 with a 25-20, 25-22 win over Northern
Valley.

🏐 Victoria wins Ellis tournament

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KANSAS CITY (AP) —The NFL postponed this week's game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs&nbsp;after ''positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.'' ESPN reported on Saturday that Patriots&nbsp;quarterback Cam Newton&nbsp;was among those testing positive.

The NFL said on Saturday that the game, originally scheduled for 4:25 p.m. EDT on Sunday, will be played on Monday or Tuesday, a move that would be possible only if there is no wider spread of the disease on the rosters.

The Patriots confirmed that a player has tested positive but did not reveal his name. Newton's agent did not immediately respond to a message from The Associated Press seeking confirmation.

The only known Chiefs player to test positive is quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, a member of the practice squad who has not appeared in a game but would have spent time in meetings with Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and the team's other QBs.

It is the second game this weekend that has been affected by COVID-19. After an outbreak on the Titans, the matchup between Pittsburgh and Tennessee was postponed - originally for a day or two, and then until Oct. 25 as the positive tests accumulated.

To fit it in, the Steelers' game against Baltimore that day was pushed back to Nov. 1.

The Patriots had been planning to fly to Kansas City on Saturday afternoon. Instead, players left the facility to await further instructions. The team said in a statement that the COVID-positive player has entered self-quarantine and that players, coaches and staff who were in close contact with him were tested Saturday morning and all were negative.

Earlier this week, Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty&nbsp;said the league might have grown overconfident after making it through training camps and the first two weeks of the season without a major outbreak.

''But at the end of the day, we are in a pandemic,'' he said. ''So what happened in Tennessee, although it kind of shocks us, it's not really surprising. I think we all knew at some point we might get some positive tests.

''So it's like, 'We got this,''' he said. ''I think this is just a little shocker, but it's also a wakeup call, like 'Hey, the virus is still here and it will affect any and everybody. It doesn't care that we're trying to play football.'''

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —The NFL postponed this week's game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs&nbsp;after ''positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.'' ESPN reported on Saturday that Patriots&nbsp;quarterback Cam Newton&nbsp;was among those testing positive.The NFL said on Saturday that the game, originally scheduled for 4:25 p.m. EDT on Sunday, will be played on Monday or Tuesday, a move that would be possible only if there is no wider spread of the disease on the rosters.The Patriots confirmed that a player has tested positive but did not reveal his name. Newton's agent did not immediately respond to a message from The Associated Press seeking confirmation.The only known Chiefs player to test positive is quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, a member of the practice squad who has not appeared in a game but would have spent time in meetings with Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and the team's other QBs.It is the second game this weekend that has been affected by COVID-19. After an outbreak on the Titans, the matchup between Pittsburgh and Tennessee was postponed - originally for a day or two, and then until Oct. 25 as the positive tests accumulated.To fit it in, the Steelers' game against Baltimore that day was pushed back to Nov. 1.The Patriots had been planning to fly to Kansas City on Saturday afternoon. Instead, players left the facility to await further instructions. The team said in a statement that the COVID-positive player has entered self-quarantine and that players, coaches and staff who were in close contact with him were tested Saturday morning and all were negative.Earlier this week, Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty&nbsp;said the league might have grown overconfident after making it through training camps and the first two weeks of the season without a major outbreak.''But at the end of the day, we are in a pandemic,'' he said. ''So what happened in Tennessee, although it kind of shocks us, it's not really surprising. I think we all knew at some point we might get some positive tests.''So it's like, 'We got this,''' he said. ''I think this is just a little shocker, but it's also a wakeup call, like 'Hey, the virus is still here and it will affect any and everybody. It doesn't care that we're trying to play football.'''

🏈 Chiefs-Patriots game off amid report Newton has COVID-19

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The
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Listen as
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ELLIS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs ran their win streak to four-games
in-a-row Friday night as they defeated the Ellis Railroaders 28-21, in the
Battle of Big Creek, thanks to and interception return for a touchdown with
three second left by Jace Wentling.

Friday night at Ellis marked the third straight game TMP had
returned an interception for a touchdown by the 85-yard return by Wentling was
the biggest yet.

The game was a tight back and forth battle as expected in
the battle of the Ellis County rivals.

The Monarchs opened the game with an eight-play drive that
ended with a missed field goal.

On their first offense possession of the game the Railroaders
wasted no time covering 80-yards in just five players capped off by a six-yard
touchdown run by Konnor Pfeifer that give Ellis and early 6-0. Mason Gottschalk
had a run of 72 yards that set up the touchdown run.

TMP answered that long touchdown drive with an eight-play 54-yard
drive that was capped off by a 36-yard touchdown pass from Kade Harris to Jace
Wentling on 4-and-17 tying the game at six with 3:22 to play in the first
quarter.

Both teams failed to convert on points after touchdown
tries.

Neither team was able to find the endzone for the rest of
the first quarter and for a large portion of the second quarter but Ellis broke
the tie with a six-yard touchdown run with just under three minutes to play in
the first half as Ellis took the 12-6 lead.

TMP had their chances at the end of the first half but had
three straight turnovers later in that first half.

The Monarchs were able to retake the lead late in the third
quarter when Harris scored from eight yards out tying the game at 12 and with
the extra point TMP took at 13-12 lead with a little more than two minutes left
in the quarter.

Midway through the fourth quarter Ellis took the lead on a
31-yard Tegan Cain field goal giving the Railroaders the 15-13 lead.

Almost three minutes later TMP answered with a scoring drive
of their own as Lance Lang scored his first touchdown of the season on the ground
from eight-yards out giving the Monarchs the 21-15 lead. 

Ellis though had an answer as Pfeifer scored his second
rushing touchdown of the game, this one from 53-yards that capped off a 71 yard
drive that tied that game at 21. They had a chance to take the lead with the
extra-point but an errant snap cost Ellis a chance.

With 1:32 to play, Ellis took over and began to work their
way down the field and drove all the way to the TMP 20 yard line with just 18
seconds to play.

On a first down play Ellis quarterback Tegan Cain was
intercepted by TMP’s Wentling and he was able to run it back for the 85-yard
touchdown with just three second left. He added the extra point as TMP claimed
the 28-21 win.

For just the second time since 1989 the TMP-Marian Monarchs have
won four straight games and are 4-1 to start the season.

TMP improved to 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in district play.

TMP will travel to Southwestern Heights Friday night while
Ellis is Syracuse.

ELLIS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs ran their win streak to four-games
in-a-row Friday night as they defeated the Ellis Railroaders 28-21, in the
Battle of Big Creek, thanks to and interception return for a touchdown with
three second left by Jace Wentling.Coach Jays Harris<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/903786313&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-814667509/10-02-20-tmp-highlights" title="10-02-20 TMP Highlights vs Ellis" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">10-02-20 TMP Highlights vs Ellis</a></div></div>Friday night at Ellis marked the third straight game TMP had
returned an interception for a touchdown by the 85-yard return by Wentling was
the biggest yet.The game was a tight back and forth battle as expected in
the battle of the Ellis County rivals.The Monarchs opened the game with an eight-play drive that
ended with a missed field goal.On their first offense possession of the game the Railroaders
wasted no time covering 80-yards in just five players capped off by a six-yard
touchdown run by Konnor Pfeifer that give Ellis and early 6-0. Mason Gottschalk
had a run of 72 yards that set up the touchdown run.TMP answered that long touchdown drive with an eight-play 54-yard
drive that was capped off by a 36-yard touchdown pass from Kade Harris to Jace
Wentling on 4-and-17 tying the game at six with 3:22 to play in the first
quarter.Both teams failed to convert on points after touchdown
tries.Neither team was able to find the endzone for the rest of
the first quarter and for a large portion of the second quarter but Ellis broke
the tie with a six-yard touchdown run with just under three minutes to play in
the first half as Ellis took the 12-6 lead.TMP had their chances at the end of the first half but had
three straight turnovers later in that first half.The Monarchs were able to retake the lead late in the third
quarter when Harris scored from eight yards out tying the game at 12 and with
the extra point TMP took at 13-12 lead with a little more than two minutes left
in the quarter.Midway through the fourth quarter Ellis took the lead on a
31-yard Tegan Cain field goal giving the Railroaders the 15-13 lead.Almost three minutes later TMP answered with a scoring drive
of their own as Lance Lang scored his first touchdown of the season on the ground
from eight-yards out giving the Monarchs the 21-15 lead. Ellis though had an answer as Pfeifer scored his second
rushing touchdown of the game, this one from 53-yards that capped off a 71 yard
drive that tied that game at 21. They had a chance to take the lead with the
extra-point but an errant snap cost Ellis a chance.With 1:32 to play, Ellis took over and began to work their
way down the field and drove all the way to the TMP 20 yard line with just 18
seconds to play.On a first down play Ellis quarterback Tegan Cain was
intercepted by TMP’s Wentling and he was able to run it back for the 85-yard
touchdown with just three second left. He added the extra point as TMP claimed
the 28-21 win.For just the second time since 1989 the TMP-Marian Monarchs have
won four straight games and are 4-1 to start the season.Game highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/903786274&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-814667509/10-02-20-tmp-interview" title="10-02-20 TMP coach Jay Harris" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">10-02-20 TMP coach Jay Harris</a></div></div>TMP improved to 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in district play.Ellis drops to 1-4 and 0-2 in district.TMP will travel to Southwestern Heights Friday night while
Ellis is Syracuse.

Interception return for TD lifts TMP past Ellis

The TMP-Marian Monarchs travel to Ellis for a week five district matchup with the rival Railroaders.

The Battle of Big Creek kicks off at 7 p.m. with the Hertz Rental Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">99.5 KHAZ</a> and on HaysPost.com

The TMP-Marian Monarchs travel to Ellis for a week five district matchup with the rival Railroaders.The Battle of Big Creek kicks off at 7 p.m. with the Hertz Rental Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on <a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHAZ">99.5 KHAZ</a> and on HaysPost.com<figure>
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — It was sloppy and downright ugly at times. It was a victory, though, and Vic Fangio and the Denver Broncos are relieved to finally get one — no matter how it looked.

Melvin Gordon sealed the Denver Broncos’ first win of the season with a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 remaining, and the defense made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to beat the bumbling — and still winless — New York Jets 37-28 on Thursday night.

“Winning has cured more ills than penicillin,” said Fangio, who was feeling the heat along with his team while facing the prospect of a second straight 0-4 start.

But the Broncos (1-3) came out on top in a penalty-filled but strangely entertaining game between two of the NFL’s worst teams.

“It just makes you hungry for the next win,” said Bradley Chubb, who had 2 1/2 of Denver’s six sacks.

And this one swung with a late mistake by New York’s defense, which was plagued by bad plays all night.

On third-and-6 and the Jets leading by one in the fourth quarter, Quinnen Williams sacked Brett Rypien — but grabbed the quarterback’s helmet and prolonged the drive. Seven plays later, Brandon McManus kicked a 53-yard field goal to give Denver a 30-28 lead with 3:08 remaining.

The Jets couldn’t do anything on their next possession, and Sam Darnold was sacked by Chubb on fourth-and-3 at the two-minute warning. Gordon ended New York’s chances with his long rumble that sent the Jets to consecutive 0-4 starts for the first time in franchise history.

The heat on coach Adam Gase’s seat will surely be turned up after this latest embarrassment, but no coaching change is imminent. New York was penalized 11 times, including six personal fouls.

“We had multiple chances to get off the field,” Gase said. “We beat ourselves. The penalties are just ... they’re brutal.”

Fangio directed some of his players to head to the locker room as the game ended, and the coach didn’t meet with Gase for the customary postgame handshake.

“There was just a couple of personal fouls there at the end and our sideline was getting (ticked) off about it,” Fangio said. “I just wanted to avoid any confrontation at the end of the game and having it get ugly there.”

The Jets were actually in position to win after Pierre Desir, having a rough game in coverage, redeemed himself a bit by picking off Rypien — whose arm was hit by Tarell Basham as he threw — and returning it 35 yards for a touchdown. Darnold’s pass into the end zone on the 2-point try was incomplete, leaving the Jets trailing 27-25 with 10:45 remaining.

Brian Poole intercepted Rypien, making his first NFL start, on the Broncos’ next possession, giving the Jets the ball at Denver’s 44. That led to Sam Ficken’s fifth field goal, a 36-yarder that put New York ahead 28-27 with 6:28 remaining.

“It’s definitely frustrating to come out here and lose another one,” said Jamison Crowder, who had seven catches for 104 yards in his return after missing two games with a hamstring injury.

Rypien, the nephew of 1992 Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien, became the first quarterback to win his first start with three interceptions since San Francisco’s Jim Druckenmiller beat the St. Louis Rams 15-12 in 1997. Rypien finished 19 for 31 for 242 yards and two TDs, along with the three picks.

Rypien put the Broncos on top 10-7 in the second quarter with a 48-yard throw to Jerry Jeudy. The rookie wide receiver reached in front of Desir, snatched the football and then walked into the end zone for his first NFL TD. That drive was kept alive by another defensive penalty when Williams was called for roughing the passer.

“Well, it was up and down,” Fangio said of Rypien’s night, declining to commit to him starting the next game. “I thought there was some good things. We hit some big plays, which is always important. Throwing three interceptions, you’re not going to win many times in this league. But we found a way to win tonight in spite of that.”

Darnold gave the Jets their first lead of the season&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-darnold-has-career-best-46-yard-scramble-td" target="_blank">with a dazzling run</a>. He wriggled out of a sack attempt by Alexander Johnson, took off up the middle, sidestepped Justin Simmons’ tackle try and charged downfield. Kareem Jackson looked as if he thought Darnold was going to slide — but the quarterback stayed on his feet, faked Jackson and avoided another diving tackle attempt for a 46-yard touchdown that put New York up 7-0.

Darnold, whose run was the longest by a quarterback this season, flipped the ball over his shoulder and his teammates mobbed him.

Late in the first quarter, Darnold tried to avoid the rush and was slammed to the ground onto his right shoulder by Johnson, who didn’t let the quarterback get past him this time. Darnold handed off on the next play, then headed to the sideline and into the locker room — as the Jets and their fans watching on TV at home held their breath.

Joe Flacco, in his first game as New York’s backup, took over. Darnold came back early in the second quarter on the Jets’ next series — and was promptly sacked again.

He finished 23 of 42 for 230 yards, and had 84 yards rushing.

“We’ll take it day by day,” Darnold said of his shoulder. “We’ll know more tomorrow.”

Gordon, who had a 1-yard touchdown plunge late in the opening half to give Denver a 17-10 lead, finished with 107 yards on 23 carries. ... Tim Patrick had six catches for 113 yards, including a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/just-rypien-it-qb-caps-stellar-drive-with-td-dart-to-tim-patrick" target="_blank">6-yard touchdown that</a>&nbsp;put Denver up 24-16 in the third quarter.

Broncos: WR KJ Hamler left with a hamstring injury. TE Noah Fant was carted off with an ankle injury in the third quarter.

Jets: LT Chuma Edoga left in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. He started for Mekhi Becton, who was questionable with a shoulder injury. Becton replaced Edoga, but also had to leave and was replaced by Conor McDermott. CB Bless Austin (calf) and WR Lawrence Cager (hamstring) also left with injuries.

Broncos: hit the road again to take on Cam Newton and the New England Patriots on Oct. 11.

Jets: look for their first win when they host Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — It was sloppy and downright ugly at times. It was a victory, though, and Vic Fangio and the Denver Broncos are relieved to finally get one — no matter how it looked.Melvin Gordon sealed the Denver Broncos’ first win of the season with a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 remaining, and the defense made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to beat the bumbling — and still winless — New York Jets 37-28 on Thursday night.“Winning has cured more ills than penicillin,” said Fangio, who was feeling the heat along with his team while facing the prospect of a second straight 0-4 start.But the Broncos (1-3) came out on top in a penalty-filled but strangely entertaining game between two of the NFL’s worst teams.“It just makes you hungry for the next win,” said Bradley Chubb, who had 2 1/2 of Denver’s six sacks.And this one swung with a late mistake by New York’s defense, which was plagued by bad plays all night.On third-and-6 and the Jets leading by one in the fourth quarter, Quinnen Williams sacked Brett Rypien — but grabbed the quarterback’s helmet and prolonged the drive. Seven plays later, Brandon McManus kicked a 53-yard field goal to give Denver a 30-28 lead with 3:08 remaining.The Jets couldn’t do anything on their next possession, and Sam Darnold was sacked by Chubb on fourth-and-3 at the two-minute warning. Gordon ended New York’s chances with his long rumble that sent the Jets to consecutive 0-4 starts for the first time in franchise history.The heat on coach Adam Gase’s seat will surely be turned up after this latest embarrassment, but no coaching change is imminent. New York was penalized 11 times, including six personal fouls.“We had multiple chances to get off the field,” Gase said. “We beat ourselves. The penalties are just ... they’re brutal.”Fangio directed some of his players to head to the locker room as the game ended, and the coach didn’t meet with Gase for the customary postgame handshake.“There was just a couple of personal fouls there at the end and our sideline was getting (ticked) off about it,” Fangio said. “I just wanted to avoid any confrontation at the end of the game and having it get ugly there.”The Jets were actually in position to win after Pierre Desir, having a rough game in coverage, redeemed himself a bit by picking off Rypien — whose arm was hit by Tarell Basham as he threw — and returning it 35 yards for a touchdown. Darnold’s pass into the end zone on the 2-point try was incomplete, leaving the Jets trailing 27-25 with 10:45 remaining.Brian Poole intercepted Rypien, making his first NFL start, on the Broncos’ next possession, giving the Jets the ball at Denver’s 44. That led to Sam Ficken’s fifth field goal, a 36-yarder that put New York ahead 28-27 with 6:28 remaining.“It’s definitely frustrating to come out here and lose another one,” said Jamison Crowder, who had seven catches for 104 yards in his return after missing two games with a hamstring injury.RYPIEN RIPPIN’ ITRypien, the nephew of 1992 Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien, became the first quarterback to win his first start with three interceptions since San Francisco’s Jim Druckenmiller beat the St. Louis Rams 15-12 in 1997. Rypien finished 19 for 31 for 242 yards and two TDs, along with the three picks.Rypien put the Broncos on top 10-7 in the second quarter with a 48-yard throw to Jerry Jeudy. The rookie wide receiver reached in front of Desir, snatched the football and then walked into the end zone for his first NFL TD. That drive was kept alive by another defensive penalty when Williams was called for roughing the passer.“Well, it was up and down,” Fangio said of Rypien’s night, declining to commit to him starting the next game. “I thought there was some good things. We hit some big plays, which is always important. Throwing three interceptions, you’re not going to win many times in this league. But we found a way to win tonight in spite of that.”SCRAMBLING SAMDarnold gave the Jets their first lead of the season&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-darnold-has-career-best-46-yard-scramble-td" target="_blank">with a dazzling run</a>. He wriggled out of a sack attempt by Alexander Johnson, took off up the middle, sidestepped Justin Simmons’ tackle try and charged downfield. Kareem Jackson looked as if he thought Darnold was going to slide — but the quarterback stayed on his feet, faked Jackson and avoided another diving tackle attempt for a 46-yard touchdown that put New York up 7-0.Darnold, whose run was the longest by a quarterback this season, flipped the ball over his shoulder and his teammates mobbed him.DARNOLD’S SCARELate in the first quarter, Darnold tried to avoid the rush and was slammed to the ground onto his right shoulder by Johnson, who didn’t let the quarterback get past him this time. Darnold handed off on the next play, then headed to the sideline and into the locker room — as the Jets and their fans watching on TV at home held their breath.Joe Flacco, in his first game as New York’s backup, took over. Darnold came back early in the second quarter on the Jets’ next series — and was promptly sacked again.He finished 23 of 42 for 230 yards, and had 84 yards rushing.“We’ll take it day by day,” Darnold said of his shoulder. “We’ll know more tomorrow.”STATS SHEETGordon, who had a 1-yard touchdown plunge late in the opening half to give Denver a 17-10 lead, finished with 107 yards on 23 carries. ... Tim Patrick had six catches for 113 yards, including a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/just-rypien-it-qb-caps-stellar-drive-with-td-dart-to-tim-patrick" target="_blank">6-yard touchdown that</a>&nbsp;put Denver up 24-16 in the third quarter.INJURIESBroncos: WR KJ Hamler left with a hamstring injury. TE Noah Fant was carted off with an ankle injury in the third quarter.Jets: LT Chuma Edoga left in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. He started for Mekhi Becton, who was questionable with a shoulder injury. Becton replaced Edoga, but also had to leave and was replaced by Conor McDermott. CB Bless Austin (calf) and WR Lawrence Cager (hamstring) also left with injuries.UP NEXTBroncos: hit the road again to take on Cam Newton and the New England Patriots on Oct. 11.Jets: look for their first win when they host Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.

🏈 Broncos top winless Jets for first victory of season

HAYS - Playing at home for the first time in three weeks, the Hays High volleyball team went 0-3 at their own quad Thursday at the Hays High Gym.

The Indians (9-12) dropped their opener to Salina South 25-14, 15-25, 23-25. They were swept by Dodge City 23-25, 20-25 then lost to Norton in two sets 23-25, 20-25.

The Indians, who have lost five straight, are back in action in Great Bend Saturday.

HAYS - Playing at home for the first time in three weeks, the Hays High volleyball team went 0-3 at their own quad Thursday at the Hays High Gym.The Indians (9-12) dropped their opener to Salina South 25-14, 15-25, 23-25. They were swept by Dodge City 23-25, 20-25 then lost to Norton in two sets 23-25, 20-25.The Indians, who have lost five straight, are back in action in Great Bend Saturday.

🏐 HHS goes 0-3 at home quad

HUTCHINSON –
For only the second time this fall the Hays High girls’ golf team didn’t win
the tournament they were playing in, and for only the second team they finished
lower than second place.

The Indians
finished fifth at Thursday’s 12-team Hutchinson Invitational at Carey Park. HHS
shot a 369 which was 14 shots behind first-place Buhler (355) and eight back of
second-place Winfield (361).

The Indians had
two golfers finish in the top-20 medalists. Taleia McCrae shot an 11-over-par
82 and placed fifth. She finished two shots back of Buhler’s Lauren Specht who
was top medalist. Katie Dinkel shot a 90 and finished 17th.

HUTCHINSON –
For only the second time this fall the Hays High girls’ golf team didn’t win
the tournament they were playing in, and for only the second team they finished
lower than second place.The Indians
finished fifth at Thursday’s 12-team Hutchinson Invitational at Carey Park. HHS
shot a 369 which was 14 shots behind first-place Buhler (355) and eight back of
second-place Winfield (361).The Indians had
two golfers finish in the top-20 medalists. Taleia McCrae shot an 11-over-par
82 and placed fifth. She finished two shots back of Buhler’s Lauren Specht who
was top medalist. Katie Dinkel shot a 90 and finished 17th.

⛳ Indians place fifth in Hutchinson, 2 medalists

CLAY CENTER –
The TMP-Marian girls’ golf team shot a 217 and finished fifth at the Clay
Center Tiger Invitational Thursday at the Clay Center Country Club.

Wamego won the
tournament with a 184, three shots ahead of second place Concordia. Salina
Central finished third with a 200.

Ella Brummer
shot a 48 and was the only Monarch to place, finishing eighth.

Concordia’s
Abby Donovan won the nine-hole event with a 37.

CLAY CENTER –
The TMP-Marian girls’ golf team shot a 217 and finished fifth at the Clay
Center Tiger Invitational Thursday at the Clay Center Country Club.Wamego won the
tournament with a 184, three shots ahead of second place Concordia. Salina
Central finished third with a 200.Ella Brummer
shot a 48 and was the only Monarch to place, finishing eighth.Concordia’s
Abby Donovan won the nine-hole event with a 37.

⛳ TMP-Marian fifth in Clay Center, Brummer medals

LIBERAL – The Hays
High boys soccer team lost 3-1 in Liberal Thursday. 

No other information on the
match was given.

LIBERAL – The Hays
High boys soccer team lost 3-1 in Liberal Thursday. No other information on the
match was given.

⚽ HHS falls in Liberal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The MIAA CEO Council met on Wednesday, September 30 to discuss a number of items in regard to fall sports to be conducted in the spring of 2021 and the start of the 2020-2021 winter sports season.

The MIAA will not develop a formal football schedule or conduct a cross country championship this academic year, and it will not crown a champion in either sport. MIAA football programs will be permitted to set up no more than four joint practices, scrimmages, or games with outside competition or other MIAA members this spring as each member institution deems appropriate for its program. As a result of this action, a few MIAA schools have decided to pursue limited independent schedules in both sports this fall. These independent events are non-conference contests as permitted per NCAA regulations.

The CEO Council was also updated on the Association’s Athletics Administrators Committee (AAC) review of possible formal 2021 spring seasons for volleyball and women’s soccer. At the current time, and based on current health and testing conditions, it is the intent of the MIAA to offer sport seasons this spring for MIAA schools to compete against each other, and possibly non-conference opponents, in the sports of volleyball and women’s soccer.&nbsp; Issues concerning the season structure, team schedules, conference awards and statistics, spring tournaments, and other sport issues will continue to be discussed by each sport’s MIAA Monitoring Group.

With regards to the men’s and women’s basketball season, the group had discussions about the recently released&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/core-principles-resocialization-collegiate-basketball">NCAA Sports Science Institute’s Core Principles of Resocialization of Collegiate Basketball.</a>&nbsp;The CEO Council noted concerns about the document’s new testing recommendations and travel considerations for men’s and women’s basketball and it agreed to continue to monitor NCAA, CDC, and local government guidance on testing protocols and resources. At the present time, MIAA schools are planning to begin the college basketball season as scheduled on October 15 with games scheduled to tip-off on November 18 and 19.&nbsp;

The sports of men’s and women’s indoor track and field and wrestling were also discussed and the CEO Council agreed to provide institutional discretion with the start of each sport. The group noted that with no formal MIAA indoor track and field and wrestling schedules, each institution can determine the start date for those sports.

MIAA ReleaseKANSAS CITY, Mo. -&nbsp;The MIAA CEO Council met on Wednesday, September 30 to discuss a number of items in regard to fall sports to be conducted in the spring of 2021 and the start of the 2020-2021 winter sports season.The MIAA will not develop a formal football schedule or conduct a cross country championship this academic year, and it will not crown a champion in either sport. MIAA football programs will be permitted to set up no more than four joint practices, scrimmages, or games with outside competition or other MIAA members this spring as each member institution deems appropriate for its program. As a result of this action, a few MIAA schools have decided to pursue limited independent schedules in both sports this fall. These independent events are non-conference contests as permitted per NCAA regulations.The CEO Council was also updated on the Association’s Athletics Administrators Committee (AAC) review of possible formal 2021 spring seasons for volleyball and women’s soccer. At the current time, and based on current health and testing conditions, it is the intent of the MIAA to offer sport seasons this spring for MIAA schools to compete against each other, and possibly non-conference opponents, in the sports of volleyball and women’s soccer.&nbsp; Issues concerning the season structure, team schedules, conference awards and statistics, spring tournaments, and other sport issues will continue to be discussed by each sport’s MIAA Monitoring Group.With regards to the men’s and women’s basketball season, the group had discussions about the recently released&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/core-principles-resocialization-collegiate-basketball">NCAA Sports Science Institute’s Core Principles of Resocialization of Collegiate Basketball.</a>&nbsp;The CEO Council noted concerns about the document’s new testing recommendations and travel considerations for men’s and women’s basketball and it agreed to continue to monitor NCAA, CDC, and local government guidance on testing protocols and resources. At the present time, MIAA schools are planning to begin the college basketball season as scheduled on October 15 with games scheduled to tip-off on November 18 and 19.&nbsp;The sports of men’s and women’s indoor track and field and wrestling were also discussed and the CEO Council agreed to provide institutional discretion with the start of each sport. The group noted that with no formal MIAA indoor track and field and wrestling schedules, each institution can determine the start date for those sports.

MIAA announces start date for winter sports, fall sports schedules in the spring

TOPEKA – The Kansas State High School Activities Association
has released Sub-State Volleyball assignments for 2020 on Thursday.

Due to COVID-19, there will be some changes for the 2020
season.

• There are 7 volleyball classifications in 2020 – 6A, 5A,
4A, 3A, 2A, 1ADI, 1ADII. • All sub-states groups were done geographically. This
change in classes 6A, 5A, and 4A was an attempt to keep travel to a minimum as
best possible. • The winners of all sub-states will play in a quarterfinal
match on Tuesday, October 27. The winner of this 3 out of 5 set match will
advance to their classifications state tournament. • State tournaments will be
conducted on one day with each team playing 5 matches. State Tournaments for
6A, 4A, 2A will be played on Friday, October 30. Classes 5A, 3A, 1ADI and 1ADII
will conduct their tournament on Saturday, October 31.

Seeding for all Sub-State tournaments will take place on
Wednesday, October 21st at 10:00 a.m.

All Sub-State Tournament matches will be held on Saturday, October
24th.

• Number of schools = 6A (34); 5A (33); 4A (36); 3A (64); 2A
*(67); 1ADI (52); 1ADII (51) • 2A * = 3 cooperative agreements in 1A move those
schools to class 2A • 56 Sub-State Tournaments will be conducted across the
state (8 per class). • Tournaments in classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 1ADI, 1ADII will be
conducted on one court. • Tournaments in classes 3A and 2A will be played using
2 courts. • Each sub-state tournament will be numbered 1-8. • Sub-State results
will be posted on the KSHSAA website Saturday PM, October 24.

State Quarterfinal matches will take place Tuesday, October
27th.

• Quarterfinal match participants will be posted on the
KSHSAA website Sunday, October 25. • Quarterfinal matches will be hosted by the
winning school of the even-numbered sub-state. • (1 @ 2, 3 @ 4, 5 @ 6, 7 @ 8).
 • The quarterfinal match will be the best three out of five sets. • The winner
of the quarterfinal match will advance to the state tournament in their
classification. • Results: Complete quarterfinal results will be posted online
TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 27 • &nbsp;State Seeding: Posted online Wednesday, October
28 @ www.kshsaa.org/athletics/volleyball

CLASS 5A SUB-STATES, Saturday, October 24
 #1 GREAT BEND HS (Great Bend, Hays, Salina Central, Salina South)
 #2 MAIZE SOUTH HS (Goddard, Goddard-Eisenhower, Maize, Maize South)

Quarterfinal Matches, Tuesday, October 27
Winners of the 8 sub-states will play the best of 3 out of 5 set match at 6
p.m.
 Even-numbered sub-state winners will host (1 @ 2, 3 @ 4, 5 @ 6, 7 @ 8)

CLASS 5A STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 31
 Salina – Tony’s Pizza Events Center

CLASS 3A SUB-STATES, Saturday, October 24
 (64 schools = 8 Sub-States @ 8 schools)
 #1 SCOTT COMMUNITY HS (Cimarron, Goodland, Holcomb, Hugoton, Southwestern
Heights, Lakin, Scott Community)
 #2 RUSSELL HS (Beloit, Ellsworth, TMP-Marian, Hoisington, Larned, Norton,
Phillipsburg, Russell)

CLASS 3A STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 31
 Hutchinson – Hutchinson Sports Arena

CLASS 2A SUB-STATE, Saturday, October 24
 (67 schools = 5 Sub-States @ 8 schools; 3*Sub-States @ 9 schools)
 #1 SYRACUSE HS (Elkhart, Stanton County, Wichita County, Meade/Fowler, Oakley,
Spearville, Sublette, Syracuse)
 #2 WAKEENEY-TREGO COMMUNITY (Ell-Saline, Ellinwood, Ellis, Hill City, Hoxie,
Plainville, Smith Center, Trego)

CLASS 2A STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 30
 Dodge City – United Wireless Arena

CLASS 1A DI SUB-STATES, Saturday, October 24 &nbsp;(52 schools = 4 Sub-States @ 7 schools; 4 Sub-States @ 6 schools)
 #1 MONTEZUMA-SOUTH GRAY HS (Bucklin, Kiowa County, Ingalls, Minneola, South Gray,
Satanta)
 #2 KINSLEY HS (Hodgeman County, Kinsley, La Crosse, Macksville, Ness City, St.
John-Hudson)
 #3 STOCKTON HS (Rawlins County, Thunder Ridge, Decatur Community, Quinter, Stockton,
Victoria)
 #4 SYLVAN-LUCAS HS (Central Plains/Wilson, Clifton-Clyde, Lakeside, Mankato-Rock
Hills, Solomon, Sylvan-Lucas)

CLASS 1A DI STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 31
 Dodge City – United Wireless Arena

CLASS 1A DII SUB-STATES, Saturday, October 24
 (51 schools = 5 Sub-States @ 7 schools; 3 Sub-States @ 6 schools)
 #1 ST. FRANCIS HS (Northern Valley, Cheylin, Golden Plains, Wallace County, St,
Francis, Weskan, Triplains/Brewster)
 #2 DIGHTON HS (Deefield, Dighton, Wheatland/Grinnell, Moscow, Rolla, Greeley County)

CLASS 1A DII STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 31
 Emporia – White Auditorium

TOPEKA – The Kansas State High School Activities Association
has released Sub-State Volleyball assignments for 2020 on Thursday.Due to COVID-19, there will be some changes for the 2020
season.• There are 7 volleyball classifications in 2020 – 6A, 5A,
4A, 3A, 2A, 1ADI, 1ADII. • All sub-states groups were done geographically. This
change in classes 6A, 5A, and 4A was an attempt to keep travel to a minimum as
best possible. • The winners of all sub-states will play in a quarterfinal
match on Tuesday, October 27. The winner of this 3 out of 5 set match will
advance to their classifications state tournament. • State tournaments will be
conducted on one day with each team playing 5 matches. State Tournaments for
6A, 4A, 2A will be played on Friday, October 30. Classes 5A, 3A, 1ADI and 1ADII
will conduct their tournament on Saturday, October 31.Seeding for all Sub-State tournaments will take place on
Wednesday, October 21st at 10:00 a.m.All Sub-State Tournament matches will be held on Saturday, October
24th.• Number of schools = 6A (34); 5A (33); 4A (36); 3A (64); 2A
*(67); 1ADI (52); 1ADII (51) • 2A * = 3 cooperative agreements in 1A move those
schools to class 2A • 56 Sub-State Tournaments will be conducted across the
state (8 per class). • Tournaments in classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 1ADI, 1ADII will be
conducted on one court. • Tournaments in classes 3A and 2A will be played using
2 courts. • Each sub-state tournament will be numbered 1-8. • Sub-State results
will be posted on the KSHSAA website Saturday PM, October 24.State Quarterfinal matches will take place Tuesday, October
27th.• Quarterfinal match participants will be posted on the
KSHSAA website Sunday, October 25. • Quarterfinal matches will be hosted by the
winning school of the even-numbered sub-state. • (1 @ 2, 3 @ 4, 5 @ 6, 7 @ 8).
 • The quarterfinal match will be the best three out of five sets. • The winner
of the quarterfinal match will advance to the state tournament in their
classification. • Results: Complete quarterfinal results will be posted online
TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 27 • &nbsp;State Seeding: Posted online Wednesday, October
28 @ www.kshsaa.org/athletics/volleyballCLASS 5A SUB-STATES, Saturday, October 24
 #1 GREAT BEND HS (Great Bend, Hays, Salina Central, Salina South)
 #2 MAIZE SOUTH HS (Goddard, Goddard-Eisenhower, Maize, Maize South)Quarterfinal Matches, Tuesday, October 27
Winners of the 8 sub-states will play the best of 3 out of 5 set match at 6
p.m.
 Even-numbered sub-state winners will host (1 @ 2, 3 @ 4, 5 @ 6, 7 @ 8)CLASS 5A STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 31
 Salina – Tony’s Pizza Events CenterCLASS 3A SUB-STATES, Saturday, October 24
 (64 schools = 8 Sub-States @ 8 schools)
 #1 SCOTT COMMUNITY HS (Cimarron, Goodland, Holcomb, Hugoton, Southwestern
Heights, Lakin, Scott Community)
 #2 RUSSELL HS (Beloit, Ellsworth, TMP-Marian, Hoisington, Larned, Norton,
Phillipsburg, Russell)Quarterfinal Matches, Tuesday, October 27
Winners of the 8 sub-states will play the best of 3 out of 5 set match at 6
p.m.
 Even-numbered sub-state winners will host (1 @ 2, 3 @ 4, 5 @ 6, 7 @ 8)CLASS 3A STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 31
 Hutchinson – Hutchinson Sports ArenaCLASS 2A SUB-STATE, Saturday, October 24
 (67 schools = 5 Sub-States @ 8 schools; 3*Sub-States @ 9 schools)
 #1 SYRACUSE HS (Elkhart, Stanton County, Wichita County, Meade/Fowler, Oakley,
Spearville, Sublette, Syracuse)
 #2 WAKEENEY-TREGO COMMUNITY (Ell-Saline, Ellinwood, Ellis, Hill City, Hoxie,
Plainville, Smith Center, Trego)Quarterfinal Matches, Tuesday, October 27
Winners of the 8 sub-states will play the best of 3 out of 5 set match at 6
p.m.
 Even-numbered sub-state winners will host (1 @ 2, 3 @ 4, 5 @ 6, 7 @ 8)CLASS 2A STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 30
 Dodge City – United Wireless ArenaCLASS 1A DI SUB-STATES, Saturday, October 24 &nbsp;(52 schools = 4 Sub-States @ 7 schools; 4 Sub-States @ 6 schools)
 #1 MONTEZUMA-SOUTH GRAY HS (Bucklin, Kiowa County, Ingalls, Minneola, South Gray,
Satanta)
 #2 KINSLEY HS (Hodgeman County, Kinsley, La Crosse, Macksville, Ness City, St.
John-Hudson)
 #3 STOCKTON HS (Rawlins County, Thunder Ridge, Decatur Community, Quinter, Stockton,
Victoria)
 #4 SYLVAN-LUCAS HS (Central Plains/Wilson, Clifton-Clyde, Lakeside, Mankato-Rock
Hills, Solomon, Sylvan-Lucas)Quarterfinal Matches, Tuesday, October 27
Winners of the 8 sub-states will play the best of 3 out of 5 set match at 6
p.m.
 Even-numbered sub-state winners will host (1 @ 2, 3 @ 4, 5 @ 6, 7 @ 8)CLASS 1A DI STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 31
 Dodge City – United Wireless ArenaCLASS 1A DII SUB-STATES, Saturday, October 24
 (51 schools = 5 Sub-States @ 7 schools; 3 Sub-States @ 6 schools)
 #1 ST. FRANCIS HS (Northern Valley, Cheylin, Golden Plains, Wallace County, St,
Francis, Weskan, Triplains/Brewster)
 #2 DIGHTON HS (Deefield, Dighton, Wheatland/Grinnell, Moscow, Rolla, Greeley County)Quarterfinal Matches, Tuesday, October 27
Winners of the 8 sub-states will play the best of 3 out of 5 set match at 6
p.m.
 Even-numbered sub-state winners will host (1 @ 2, 3 @ 4, 5 @ 6, 7 @ 8)CLASS 1A DII STATE TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 31
 Emporia – White Auditorium

🏐 KSHSAA releases sub-state assignments

TOPEKA – The Kansas State High Activities Association
released Regional Boys Soccer Assignments for 2020 on Thursday.

Hays High is in the 5A Region 1 Section along with Great
Bend, Salina Central and Salina South. Seeds will be released on Saturday,
October 24th at 10:30 a.m.

TMP-Marian/Ellis are in the 4-1A Region 1 Section along with
Buhler, Elbing-Berean Academy, McPherson and McPhersoin-Elyria Christian/Hutchinson
Central Christian. Seeds will be released on Saturday, October 24th at 11:00
a.m.

TOPEKA – The Kansas State High Activities Association
released Regional Boys Soccer Assignments for 2020 on Thursday.Hays High is in the 5A Region 1 Section along with Great
Bend, Salina Central and Salina South. Seeds will be released on Saturday,
October 24th at 10:30 a.m.TMP-Marian/Ellis are in the 4-1A Region 1 Section along with
Buhler, Elbing-Berean Academy, McPherson and McPhersoin-Elyria Christian/Hutchinson
Central Christian. Seeds will be released on Saturday, October 24th at 11:00
a.m.

⚽ KSHSAA releases regional assignments

TOPEKA – The Kansas State High School Activities Association
released Regional Cross Country Assignments for 2020 on Thursday. 

All Regionals will be run on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Hays High will run in the Great Bend 5A Regional at the Lake
Barton Golf Club. Joining the Indians will be Great Bend, Maize, Maize South, Newton,
Salina Central, Salina South and Valley Center. The girls race begins at 10:00
a.m. and the boys at 10:45 a.m.

TMP-Marian will be in the Norton 3A Regional at the Prairie
Dog Golf Course. Joining the Monarchs will be Beloit, Colby, Ellsworth,
Goodland, Hoisington, Minneapolis, Norton, Phillipsburg and Russell. The girls
race begins at 10:30 a.m. and the boys at 11:15 a.m.

Ellis, Hill City, Plainville, Smith Center and Trego will
all run at the Washington County 2A Regional at the Cedar Hills Golf Course. The
girls race begins at 12:00 p.m. and the boys at 12:35 p.m.

In Class 1A, La Crosse, Ness City, Otis-Bison, Palco,
Quinter, Stockton and Victoria will be in the Tribune-Greeley County Regional
at the Prairie Ridge Golf Course. The girls race begins at 12:00 p.m. (CT) and
the boys at 12:35 p.m. (CT)

TOPEKA – The Kansas State High School Activities Association
released Regional Cross Country Assignments for 2020 on Thursday. All Regionals will be run on Saturday, Oct. 24.Hays High will run in the Great Bend 5A Regional at the Lake
Barton Golf Club. Joining the Indians will be Great Bend, Maize, Maize South, Newton,
Salina Central, Salina South and Valley Center. The girls race begins at 10:00
a.m. and the boys at 10:45 a.m.TMP-Marian will be in the Norton 3A Regional at the Prairie
Dog Golf Course. Joining the Monarchs will be Beloit, Colby, Ellsworth,
Goodland, Hoisington, Minneapolis, Norton, Phillipsburg and Russell. The girls
race begins at 10:30 a.m. and the boys at 11:15 a.m.Ellis, Hill City, Plainville, Smith Center and Trego will
all run at the Washington County 2A Regional at the Cedar Hills Golf Course. The
girls race begins at 12:00 p.m. and the boys at 12:35 p.m.In Class 1A, La Crosse, Ness City, Otis-Bison, Palco,
Quinter, Stockton and Victoria will be in the Tribune-Greeley County Regional
at the Prairie Ridge Golf Course. The girls race begins at 12:00 p.m. (CT) and
the boys at 12:35 p.m. (CT)

🏃 KSHSAA releases regional assignments

In addition to being the most decorated cross country/track and field athlete in school history, John Mason has represented the United State in numerous track events.

He was also a member of the inaugural induction class into the Tiger Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.

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Topeka, KS -- The Kansas Volleyball Association has released their week four rankings.

TMP-Marian holds at No. 7 in 3A. Phillipsburg
jumps up two to No. 6... Smith Center moves up two to No. 2 in 2A... Victoria
moves up two to No. 7 in 1A Division I, Sylvan-Lucas debuts at No. 8...
Wheatland/Grinnell is ninth in 1A Division II.

This week’s rankings reflect the new classifications for 2020-21.

Class 6A 1. Olathe
Northwest 11-0 (2) 2. Shawnee Mission Northwest 13-0 (3) 3. Blue Valley West
6-1 (4) 4. Washburn Rural 14-2 (1) 5. Blue Valley 8-5 (5) 6. Lawrence-Free
State 10-7 (NR) 7. Blue Valley North 6-5 (6) 8. Gardner-Edgerton 5-3 (8) 9.
Derby 9-6 (9) 10. Hutchinson 11-3 (10) Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 9-2 (1)
 2. St. James Academy 10-2 (2) 3. Lansing 16-0 (3) 4. Bishop Carroll 10-1 (4) 5.
Seaman 18-3 (8) 6. Mill Valley 10-2 (7 in 6A) 7. Bonner Springs 14-2 (6) 8.
Maize South 12-2 (NR) 9. Spring Hill 15-5 (7) 10. Andover 13-2 (9)

Class 4A 1.
Andale 18-2 (1) 2. McPherson 15-1 (5 in 5A) 3. Circle 12-5 (2) 4. Bishop Miege
3-6 (5) 5. Buhler 11-6 (4) 6. Louisburg 10-5 (7) 7. Eudora 7-3 (8) 8. Clay
Center 11-4 (6) 9. Nickerson 11-8 (3) 10. Atchison 11-5 (NR)

Class 3A 1.
Sabetha 16-0 (1) 2. Royal Valley 15-2 (2) 3. Cheney 12-3 (3) 4. Smoky Valley
15-1 (4) 5. Wichita-Trinity Academy 9-2 (6) 6. Phillipsburg 16-0 (8) 7. Thomas
More Prep-Marian 15-3 (7) 8. West Franklin 15-2 (NR) 9. Rock Creek 14-3 (NR)
 10. Nemaha Central 10-5 (9)

Class 2A 1. St. Mary’s-Colgan 14-0 (3) 2. Smith
Center 15-1 (4) 3. Garden Plain 12-2 (2) 4. Hillsboro 13-2 (NR) 5. Wabaunsee
15-3 (1) 6. Belle Plaine 14-1 (9) 7. Ellinwood 18-4 (5) 8. Sedgwick 21-4 (6) 9.
Herington 15-1 (7) 10. Jefferson County North 15-3 (8)

Class 1A – Division 1 1.
Pretty Prairie 12-0 (2) 2. Burlingame 17-0 (3) 3. Olpe 14-2 (1) 4. Lebo 11-2
(5) 5. Central Plains 14-4 (1 in 1A Division 2) 6. Thunder Ridge 11-2 (7) 7.
Victoria 11-2 (9) 8. Sylvan-Lucas 19-2 (NR) 9. Udall 11-1 (NR) 10. Jackson
Heights 11-4 (NR)

Class 1A – Division 2 1. Attica 12-2 (2) 2. Golden Plains
17-3 (4) 3. South Central 12-2 (10 in 1A Division 1) 4. Hanover 12-3 (6 in 1A
Division 1) 5. St. Francis 12-3 (3) 6. Central Christian 11-3 (6) 7. Dighton
15-3 (10) 8. Argonia 12-4 (NR) 9. Wheatland/Grinnell 13-5 (7) 10. Beloit-St.
John’s/Tipton 10-5 (4 in 1A Division 1)

Topeka, KS -- The Kansas Volleyball Association has released their week four rankings.TMP-Marian holds at No. 7 in 3A. Phillipsburg
jumps up two to No. 6... Smith Center moves up two to No. 2 in 2A... Victoria
moves up two to No. 7 in 1A Division I, Sylvan-Lucas debuts at No. 8...
Wheatland/Grinnell is ninth in 1A Division II.This week’s rankings reflect the new classifications for 2020-21.Class 6A 1. Olathe
Northwest 11-0 (2) 2. Shawnee Mission Northwest 13-0 (3) 3. Blue Valley West
6-1 (4) 4. Washburn Rural 14-2 (1) 5. Blue Valley 8-5 (5) 6. Lawrence-Free
State 10-7 (NR) 7. Blue Valley North 6-5 (6) 8. Gardner-Edgerton 5-3 (8) 9.
Derby 9-6 (9) 10. Hutchinson 11-3 (10) Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 9-2 (1)
 2. St. James Academy 10-2 (2) 3. Lansing 16-0 (3) 4. Bishop Carroll 10-1 (4) 5.
Seaman 18-3 (8) 6. Mill Valley 10-2 (7 in 6A) 7. Bonner Springs 14-2 (6) 8.
Maize South 12-2 (NR) 9. Spring Hill 15-5 (7) 10. Andover 13-2 (9) Class 4A 1.
Andale 18-2 (1) 2. McPherson 15-1 (5 in 5A) 3. Circle 12-5 (2) 4. Bishop Miege
3-6 (5) 5. Buhler 11-6 (4) 6. Louisburg 10-5 (7) 7. Eudora 7-3 (8) 8. Clay
Center 11-4 (6) 9. Nickerson 11-8 (3) 10. Atchison 11-5 (NR) Class 3A 1.
Sabetha 16-0 (1) 2. Royal Valley 15-2 (2) 3. Cheney 12-3 (3) 4. Smoky Valley
15-1 (4) 5. Wichita-Trinity Academy 9-2 (6) 6. Phillipsburg 16-0 (8) 7. Thomas
More Prep-Marian 15-3 (7) 8. West Franklin 15-2 (NR) 9. Rock Creek 14-3 (NR)
 10. Nemaha Central 10-5 (9) Class 2A 1. St. Mary’s-Colgan 14-0 (3) 2. Smith
Center 15-1 (4) 3. Garden Plain 12-2 (2) 4. Hillsboro 13-2 (NR) 5. Wabaunsee
15-3 (1) 6. Belle Plaine 14-1 (9) 7. Ellinwood 18-4 (5) 8. Sedgwick 21-4 (6) 9.
Herington 15-1 (7) 10. Jefferson County North 15-3 (8) Class 1A – Division 1 1.
Pretty Prairie 12-0 (2) 2. Burlingame 17-0 (3) 3. Olpe 14-2 (1) 4. Lebo 11-2
(5) 5. Central Plains 14-4 (1 in 1A Division 2) 6. Thunder Ridge 11-2 (7) 7.
Victoria 11-2 (9) 8. Sylvan-Lucas 19-2 (NR) 9. Udall 11-1 (NR) 10. Jackson
Heights 11-4 (NR) Class 1A – Division 2 1. Attica 12-2 (2) 2. Golden Plains
17-3 (4) 3. South Central 12-2 (10 in 1A Division 1) 4. Hanover 12-3 (6 in 1A
Division 1) 5. St. Francis 12-3 (3) 6. Central Christian 11-3 (6) 7. Dighton
15-3 (10) 8. Argonia 12-4 (NR) 9. Wheatland/Grinnell 13-5 (7) 10. Beloit-St.
John’s/Tipton 10-5 (4 in 1A Division 1)

🏐 Several area teams in the latest KVA poll



HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team will wrap up its fall season with the Fall World Series at Larks Park. The Black and Gold teams will compete in a series consisting of seven intrasquad scrimmages&nbsp;beginning Friday, October 2 at 6 p.m. Team rosters and the full series schedule can be found below.

Fans in attendance will be required to adhere to all&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/covid-19-response/visitors">FHSU&nbsp;health and safety expectations</a>, including but not limited to facial coverings when appropriate, social distancing,&nbsp;hygiene, self-monitoring and symptom checking.

In addition, fans are asked to bring at least one&nbsp;canned food item as price of admission. All items collected will then be donated to a local food bank. Concessions will not be available during any of the Fall World Series contests.


2020 Fall World Series Schedule Game 1: Friday, October 2&nbsp; 6 p.m. Game 2: Saturday, October 3&nbsp; 2 p.m. Game 3: Wednesday, October 7&nbsp; 6 p.m. Game 4: Friday, October 9&nbsp; 6 p.m. Game 5: Saturday, October 10&nbsp; 2 p.m.(If Necessary) Game 6: Monday, October 12&nbsp; 6 p.m.(If Necessary) Game 7: Wednesday, October 14&nbsp; 6 p.m.(If Necessary)All games played at Larks Park

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team will wrap up its fall season with the Fall World Series at Larks Park. The Black and Gold teams will compete in a series consisting of seven intrasquad scrimmages&nbsp;beginning Friday, October 2 at 6 p.m. Team rosters and the full series schedule can be found below.Fans in attendance will be required to adhere to all&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/covid-19-response/visitors">FHSU&nbsp;health and safety expectations</a>, including but not limited to facial coverings when appropriate, social distancing,&nbsp;hygiene, self-monitoring and symptom checking.In addition, fans are asked to bring at least one&nbsp;canned food item as price of admission. All items collected will then be donated to a local food bank. Concessions will not be available during any of the Fall World Series contests.
2020 Fall World Series Schedule Game 1: Friday, October 2&nbsp; 6 p.m. Game 2: Saturday, October 3&nbsp; 2 p.m. Game 3: Wednesday, October 7&nbsp; 6 p.m. Game 4: Friday, October 9&nbsp; 6 p.m. Game 5: Saturday, October 10&nbsp; 2 p.m.(If Necessary) Game 6: Monday, October 12&nbsp; 6 p.m.(If Necessary) Game 7: Wednesday, October 14&nbsp; 6 p.m.(If Necessary)All games played at Larks Park

⚾ FHSU baseball readies for Fall World Series

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The accolades just keep piling up for Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he continues what has been a truly unprecedented start to his young career, and following a stellar performance in Monday night's victory over Baltimore, the reigning Super Bowl MVP is being recognized for his efforts yet again.

Mahomes was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday - marking his fourth career "Player of the Week" award – after completing 31-of-42 passes for 385 yards and five total touchdowns (four passing, one rushing) against the Ravens' heralded defense.

The 25-year-old Mahomes led the Chiefs to touchdowns on four of their first five possessions and racked up the most passing yards Baltimore had allowed since late in the 2017 campaign. He was 19-for-23 for 250 yards and three touchdowns when facing the Ravens' blitz and converted 10-of-13 third downs, leading Kansas City to a significant victory on the road against one of the top teams in all of football.

His performance was an extension of the former first-round pick's unbelievable track record in the month of September, which includes a 10-0 record, 3,304 passing yards, 32 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions.

Mahomes wrapped up another strong opening month this season with his showing against the Ravens, and as it turns out, he re-wrote the record books yet again as well. Just 34 games into his career, Mahomes topped 10,000 passing yards on Monday to become the fastest player in NFL history to ever reach the mark.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The accolades just keep piling up for Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he continues what has been a truly unprecedented start to his young career, and following a stellar performance in Monday night's victory over Baltimore, the reigning Super Bowl MVP is being recognized for his efforts yet again.Mahomes was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday - marking his fourth career "Player of the Week" award – after completing 31-of-42 passes for 385 yards and five total touchdowns (four passing, one rushing) against the Ravens' heralded defense.The 25-year-old Mahomes led the Chiefs to touchdowns on four of their first five possessions and racked up the most passing yards Baltimore had allowed since late in the 2017 campaign. He was 19-for-23 for 250 yards and three touchdowns when facing the Ravens' blitz and converted 10-of-13 third downs, leading Kansas City to a significant victory on the road against one of the top teams in all of football.His performance was an extension of the former first-round pick's unbelievable track record in the month of September, which includes a 10-0 record, 3,304 passing yards, 32 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions.Mahomes wrapped up another strong opening month this season with his showing against the Ravens, and as it turns out, he re-wrote the record books yet again as well. Just 34 games into his career, Mahomes topped 10,000 passing yards on Monday to become the fastest player in NFL history to ever reach the mark.Kansas City Chiefs

🏈 Patrick Mahomes earns AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors

SMITH CENTER - After going 3-2 at a tournament in Wamego over the weekend, the TMP-Marian
volleyball faced two ranked opponents at the Smith Center quadrangular Tuesday. The Monarchs split with the ranked teams then blew out Russell to go 2-1 on the night.

The Monarchs (19-5), who are ranked seventh in the latest KVA poll, defeated Smith Center, who is ranked fourth in 2A, 25-20, 15-25, 25-19. 

They lost to Phillipsburg, who’s ranked eighth in 3A, 18-25, 25-23 and 23-25.

TMP closed out the night with&nbsp; a quick sweep of Russell 25-4, 25-8.

The Monarchs are off until Tuesday, October 6th when they host Ulysses at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

SMITH CENTER - After going 3-2 at a tournament in Wamego over the weekend, the TMP-Marian
volleyball faced two ranked opponents at the Smith Center quadrangular Tuesday. The Monarchs split with the ranked teams then blew out Russell to go 2-1 on the night.The Monarchs (19-5), who are ranked seventh in the latest KVA poll, defeated Smith Center, who is ranked fourth in 2A, 25-20, 15-25, 25-19. They lost to Phillipsburg, who’s ranked eighth in 3A, 18-25, 25-23 and 23-25.TMP closed out the night with&nbsp; a quick sweep of Russell 25-4, 25-8.The Monarchs are off until Tuesday, October 6th when they host Ulysses at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

🏐 TMP-Marian goes 2-1 in Smith Center

GREAT BEND -&nbsp;The Hays High
girls’ tennis team was in Great Bend for a round-robin Tuesday and had two second place finishes and one in third place.

Maggie Robben went 2-1 in No. 1 singles, the No. 1 doubles team of Caroline Robben and Sage Zweifel as well as the No. 2 doubles team of&nbsp; Taylor Deines and Brittnee Lieker also finished 2-1 and all placed second.

Jamie Haddaway goes 1-2 and
finishes third at No. 2 singles.

GREAT BEND -&nbsp;The Hays High
girls’ tennis team was in Great Bend for a round-robin Tuesday and had two second place finishes and one in third place.Maggie Robben went 2-1 in No. 1 singles, the No. 1 doubles team of Caroline Robben and Sage Zweifel as well as the No. 2 doubles team of&nbsp; Taylor Deines and Brittnee Lieker also finished 2-1 and all placed second.Jamie Haddaway goes 1-2 and
finishes third at No. 2 singles.

🎾 Three second place finishes for HHS in Great Bend

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Brett Rypien&nbsp;kept his head up when he went undrafted out of Boise State. He didn’t get discouraged when he twice got cut by the Denver Broncos.

He didn’t flinch when the Broncos valued Brandon Allen over him last year to serve as a backup to Joe Flacco and then Drew Lock.

Rypien’s determination didn’t waver when the Broncos signed Jeff Driskel last offseason or&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jeff-driskel-denver-broncos-nfl-brett-rypien-football-e33863aea640a2625292f1fbe3c22ad5">Blake Bortles</a>&nbsp;last week.

“I wouldn’t necessarily say discouraged, no,” Rypien said after being named the starter for the Broncos’ game against the New York Jets on Thursday night in a matchup of reeling 0-3 teams. “I’ve always just tried to take the mentality of get better every single day.”

Helping him with that perseverance was his uncle, former Washington QB Mark Rypien.

“He sat his first two years on IR, so having some conversations with him about (how) he overcame adversity throughout his first two years and then being able to win a Super Bowl and be a starter for a few years” helped him learn how to cope and bide his time, Rypien said. “So, I definitely don’t think I ever lost hope or was discouraged. I just tried to get better.”

Coach Vic Fangio accidentally declared Rypiens' 57-year-old-uncle the starter&nbsp;&nbsp;over Driskel on Tuesday.

“Yeah, we’re going to start Mark -- I mean Brett -- I keeping calling him Mark at times because of his uncle,” Fangio said. “But we’re going to go with Brett; but we do have the ability to mix Jeff in there some in the game if we feel like we need to.”

Driskel played admirably after replacing an injured Lock (shoulder) in Denver’s 26-21 loss at Pittsburgh two weeks ago, although he froze and took the sack on fourth down at the Steelers’ 15-yard line in the waning minutes.

Driskel started last week against the Buccaneers but was limited to 176 yards and was sacked five times and intercepted once in Denver’s 28-10 loss.

He was replaced by Rypien on the Broncos’ final drive, and Rypien completed his first eight passes for 53 yards before throwing an interception in the end zone.

“Up until the last throw when he made a bad decision and a bad read, he played pretty good in there,” Fangio said. “So we want to see if that can continue.”

Rypien showed good enough recognition of defense alignments to change calls and protections and he was quicker throwing the ball than Driskel, who was sacked 11 times in the last two weeks.

“I’ve seen a lot of defenses,” said Rypien, who started 49 games in college. “I think that’s probably my best quality is being able to understand defenses and think fast and get the ball out.”

Rypien, who spent three weeks on Denver’s active roster last year and the rest of the season on the Broncos’ practice squad, will be the ninth QB to start for the Broncos since they won Super Bowl 50 in Peyton Manning’s final game, joining Trevor Siemien, Brock Osweiler, Paxton Lynch, Case Keenum, Flacco, Allen, Lock and Driskel.

INJURY EPIDEMIC: Fangio confirmed Tuesday that yet another starter was headed to injured reserve. This time it’s right tackle Elijah Wilkinson (shin), a day after five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey (biceps) was lost for the season.

Wilkinson will be replaced by 12th-year veteran Demar Dotson.

“He’s obviously an experienced player. He’s played right tackle 10,000 snaps in this league probably, so we feel good about putting him in there,” Fangio said.

Other starters on IR are: linebacker Von Miller (ankle), wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee), cornerback A.J. Bouye (shoulder) and defensive end Dre’Mont Jones (knee). Backups on IR are: tight end Austin Fort (knee) and linebackers Justin Strnad (wrist) and Austin Calitro (hamstring).

The injured Broncos are making a combined $53.4 million this season, by far the highest IR payroll in the NFL and nearly $20 million more than the runner-up Dallas Cowboys ($33.5 million).

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Brett Rypien&nbsp;kept his head up when he went undrafted out of Boise State. He didn’t get discouraged when he twice got cut by the Denver Broncos.He didn’t flinch when the Broncos valued Brandon Allen over him last year to serve as a backup to Joe Flacco and then Drew Lock.Rypien’s determination didn’t waver when the Broncos signed Jeff Driskel last offseason or&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jeff-driskel-denver-broncos-nfl-brett-rypien-football-e33863aea640a2625292f1fbe3c22ad5">Blake Bortles</a>&nbsp;last week.“I wouldn’t necessarily say discouraged, no,” Rypien said after being named the starter for the Broncos’ game against the New York Jets on Thursday night in a matchup of reeling 0-3 teams. “I’ve always just tried to take the mentality of get better every single day.”Helping him with that perseverance was his uncle, former Washington QB Mark Rypien.“He sat his first two years on IR, so having some conversations with him about (how) he overcame adversity throughout his first two years and then being able to win a Super Bowl and be a starter for a few years” helped him learn how to cope and bide his time, Rypien said. “So, I definitely don’t think I ever lost hope or was discouraged. I just tried to get better.”Coach Vic Fangio accidentally declared Rypiens' 57-year-old-uncle the starter&nbsp;&nbsp;over Driskel on Tuesday.“Yeah, we’re going to start Mark -- I mean Brett -- I keeping calling him Mark at times because of his uncle,” Fangio said. “But we’re going to go with Brett; but we do have the ability to mix Jeff in there some in the game if we feel like we need to.”Driskel played admirably after replacing an injured Lock (shoulder) in Denver’s 26-21 loss at Pittsburgh two weeks ago, although he froze and took the sack on fourth down at the Steelers’ 15-yard line in the waning minutes.Driskel started last week against the Buccaneers but was limited to 176 yards and was sacked five times and intercepted once in Denver’s 28-10 loss.He was replaced by Rypien on the Broncos’ final drive, and Rypien completed his first eight passes for 53 yards before throwing an interception in the end zone.“Up until the last throw when he made a bad decision and a bad read, he played pretty good in there,” Fangio said. “So we want to see if that can continue.”Rypien showed good enough recognition of defense alignments to change calls and protections and he was quicker throwing the ball than Driskel, who was sacked 11 times in the last two weeks.“I’ve seen a lot of defenses,” said Rypien, who started 49 games in college. “I think that’s probably my best quality is being able to understand defenses and think fast and get the ball out.”Rypien, who spent three weeks on Denver’s active roster last year and the rest of the season on the Broncos’ practice squad, will be the ninth QB to start for the Broncos since they won Super Bowl 50 in Peyton Manning’s final game, joining Trevor Siemien, Brock Osweiler, Paxton Lynch, Case Keenum, Flacco, Allen, Lock and Driskel.INJURY EPIDEMIC: Fangio confirmed Tuesday that yet another starter was headed to injured reserve. This time it’s right tackle Elijah Wilkinson (shin), a day after five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey (biceps) was lost for the season.Wilkinson will be replaced by 12th-year veteran Demar Dotson.“He’s obviously an experienced player. He’s played right tackle 10,000 snaps in this league probably, so we feel good about putting him in there,” Fangio said.Other starters on IR are: linebacker Von Miller (ankle), wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee), cornerback A.J. Bouye (shoulder) and defensive end Dre’Mont Jones (knee). Backups on IR are: tight end Austin Fort (knee) and linebackers Justin Strnad (wrist) and Austin Calitro (hamstring).The injured Broncos are making a combined $53.4 million this season, by far the highest IR payroll in the NFL and nearly $20 million more than the runner-up Dallas Cowboys ($33.5 million).The NFL relaxed its IR rules this year on account of the COVID-19 pandemic and any player can be activated after three weeks. The Broncos didn’t place Lock on IR so he could continue to attend practice for so-called “mental reps.” He’s expected to miss a few more weeks.