PITTSBURGH (AP) — The pain was familiar to Ben Roethlisberger.

And the best part about how his 38-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s body felt following his first game in 364 days might have been the fact none of the pain originated from his surgically repaired right elbow.

Roethlisberger is hopeful the saga of his extended comeback came to an end in northern New Jersey last Monday, when he tossed three touchdowns in a relatively solid and mistake-free 26-16 victory over the New York Giants.

From here on out, he expects the focus to be on football, though that may be impossible heading into Pittsburgh’s home opener against Denver (0-1) on Sunday.

Rather than strictly preparing for the Broncos, Roethlisberger and the organization found itself spending a portion of the week facing questions about team unity after left tackle Alejandro Villanueva chose to honor a fallen US Army veteran on the back of his helmet rather than a Black Pittsburgh teenager killed by a white East Pittsburgh police officer in 2018, as the rest of the team did in New York. It was a move that caught Roethlisberger and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward — both longtime captains — off guard.

It got to the point that Steelers president Art Rooney II issued a statement&nbsp;saying he was “proud” of the efforts of the players to “bring awareness and changes to combat racism and social injustice” while acknowledging “we understand that individually we may say or do things that are not universally accepted.”

Denver’s issues are more muted by comparison. The Broncos let a winnable game against Tennessee slip away on Monday night when the Titans drove down the field late to pull out a 16-14 victory.

Still, there were tangible signs of things to get excited about as Denver hopes to gain traction in head coach Vic Fangio’s second season.

Quarterback Drew Lock completed 22 of 33 passes for 216 yards with a touchdown and zero interceptions. The 23-year-old has also proven difficult to take down. He’s been sacked just five times in six career starts and he’ll need to escape Pittsburgh’s fierce pass rush — and do it while taking care of the ball — if the Broncos want to extend their recent mastery over the Steelers. Denver has won four of the past five meetings with a list of victorious quarterbacks that includes Tim Tebow and Case Keenum.

Lock does have one thing in his favor: Hall of Fame offensive line coach Mike Munchak. The popular Munchak served in the same capacity for the Steelers from 2014-18 before leaving for Denver to be closer to his family. Heyward called Munchak “the ultimate spy.”

“Hopefully we can prove the point that we have a great O-line while blocking those guys up to give me time back there,” Lock said. “If that’s what we do, then we’re going to be a good football team.”

A victory at an empty Heinz Field would be a good starting point.

JEUDY, JEUDY: First-round pick Jerry Jeudy tied Malcom Butler in knots and repeatedly gained separation in the opener. He caught four passes for 56 yards but the only thing he’ll remember from his debut is the pair of costly drops, one of which could have helped Denver salt away the win.

“Those two drops will probably help me not drop passes for the whole season,” said Jeudy, the 15th overall pick out of Alabama, where he was renowned as much for his good hands as his quick feet and crisp route-running.

BENNY SNELL FOOTBALL: Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. arrived in Pittsburgh as a fourth-round pick in 2019 with a chip on his shoulder. That chip would sometimes grate in practice against a veteran defensive line. Snell has been decidedly quieter entering his second season, preferring to let his pads do the talking. They spoke loudly while he ran for a career-high 113 yards against the Giants after starter James Conner went down with an ankle injury. Conner’s status is uncertain, though Snell figures to have earned more playing time regardless.

TIME KEEPS SLIPPING: Fangio acknowledged 24 hours after the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Titans that he blew it by not calling a timeout in the closing seconds and preserving as much time as possible for his young, inexperienced offense. Fangio called it a one-off, so he’s not planning on changing procedure, however.

Last year, Fangio had an analytics expert in his ear in end-of-game situations but after a shakeup in that department this offseason, Fangio was on his own. He said his coaches can always chime in, but it’s apparent none of them did as the Broncos saved all three of their timeouts to use after Tennessee went ahead with 17 seconds left.

LINE SHUFFLE: Steelers right tackle Zach Banner’s transformation from shaggy prospect to NFL starter hit a massive bump when he tore the ACL in his right knee against the Giants, ending his season after less than four quarters. Chukwuma Okorafor, a third-round pick in 2018, will take over for Banner.

“We will miss him, but we also have confidence that Chuks will do the job,” Roethlisberger said. “It was a close battle I think from what I heard from Coach Tomlin. We will need Chuks to step up who has playing experience. We will expect him to great things.”

Rookie Kevin Dotson could make his first NFL start at guard with Pro Bowler David DeCastro dealing with a knee issue and veteran Stefen Wisniewski recovering from a chest injury.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The pain was familiar to Ben Roethlisberger.Welcome even.And the best part about how his 38-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s body felt following his first game in 364 days might have been the fact none of the pain originated from his surgically repaired right elbow.Roethlisberger is hopeful the saga of his extended comeback came to an end in northern New Jersey last Monday, when he tossed three touchdowns in a relatively solid and mistake-free 26-16 victory over the New York Giants.From here on out, he expects the focus to be on football, though that may be impossible heading into Pittsburgh’s home opener against Denver (0-1) on Sunday.Rather than strictly preparing for the Broncos, Roethlisberger and the organization found itself spending a portion of the week facing questions about team unity after left tackle Alejandro Villanueva chose to honor a fallen US Army veteran on the back of his helmet rather than a Black Pittsburgh teenager killed by a white East Pittsburgh police officer in 2018, as the rest of the team did in New York. It was a move that caught Roethlisberger and defensive tackle Cameron Heyward — both longtime captains — off guard.It got to the point that Steelers president Art Rooney II issued a statement&nbsp;saying he was “proud” of the efforts of the players to “bring awareness and changes to combat racism and social injustice” while acknowledging “we understand that individually we may say or do things that are not universally accepted.”Denver’s issues are more muted by comparison. The Broncos let a winnable game against Tennessee slip away on Monday night when the Titans drove down the field late to pull out a 16-14 victory.Still, there were tangible signs of things to get excited about as Denver hopes to gain traction in head coach Vic Fangio’s second season.Quarterback Drew Lock completed 22 of 33 passes for 216 yards with a touchdown and zero interceptions. The 23-year-old has also proven difficult to take down. He’s been sacked just five times in six career starts and he’ll need to escape Pittsburgh’s fierce pass rush — and do it while taking care of the ball — if the Broncos want to extend their recent mastery over the Steelers. Denver has won four of the past five meetings with a list of victorious quarterbacks that includes Tim Tebow and Case Keenum.Lock does have one thing in his favor: Hall of Fame offensive line coach Mike Munchak. The popular Munchak served in the same capacity for the Steelers from 2014-18 before leaving for Denver to be closer to his family. Heyward called Munchak “the ultimate spy.”“Hopefully we can prove the point that we have a great O-line while blocking those guys up to give me time back there,” Lock said. “If that’s what we do, then we’re going to be a good football team.”A victory at an empty Heinz Field would be a good starting point.JEUDY, JEUDY: First-round pick Jerry Jeudy tied Malcom Butler in knots and repeatedly gained separation in the opener. He caught four passes for 56 yards but the only thing he’ll remember from his debut is the pair of costly drops, one of which could have helped Denver salt away the win.“Those two drops will probably help me not drop passes for the whole season,” said Jeudy, the 15th overall pick out of Alabama, where he was renowned as much for his good hands as his quick feet and crisp route-running.BENNY SNELL FOOTBALL: Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. arrived in Pittsburgh as a fourth-round pick in 2019 with a chip on his shoulder. That chip would sometimes grate in practice against a veteran defensive line. Snell has been decidedly quieter entering his second season, preferring to let his pads do the talking. They spoke loudly while he ran for a career-high 113 yards against the Giants after starter James Conner went down with an ankle injury. Conner’s status is uncertain, though Snell figures to have earned more playing time regardless.TIME KEEPS SLIPPING: Fangio acknowledged 24 hours after the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Titans that he blew it by not calling a timeout in the closing seconds and preserving as much time as possible for his young, inexperienced offense. Fangio called it a one-off, so he’s not planning on changing procedure, however.Last year, Fangio had an analytics expert in his ear in end-of-game situations but after a shakeup in that department this offseason, Fangio was on his own. He said his coaches can always chime in, but it’s apparent none of them did as the Broncos saved all three of their timeouts to use after Tennessee went ahead with 17 seconds left.LINE SHUFFLE: Steelers right tackle Zach Banner’s transformation from shaggy prospect to NFL starter hit a massive bump when he tore the ACL in his right knee against the Giants, ending his season after less than four quarters. Chukwuma Okorafor, a third-round pick in 2018, will take over for Banner.“We will miss him, but we also have confidence that Chuks will do the job,” Roethlisberger said. “It was a close battle I think from what I heard from Coach Tomlin. We will need Chuks to step up who has playing experience. We will expect him to great things.”Rookie Kevin Dotson could make his first NFL start at guard with Pro Bowler David DeCastro dealing with a knee issue and veteran Stefen Wisniewski recovering from a chest injury.

🏈 Steelers, Roethlisberger eye 2-0 start vs. Lock, Broncos

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Burnes threw six solid innings of four-hit ball, Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer in Milwaukee’s four-run eighth inning and the Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 Saturday night.

With the win, Milwaukee moved into a tie with the Cincinnati Reds, one game behind second-place St. Louis in the NL Central. The top two teams in each division qualify for the postseason.

“It’s cliché. It’s simple, but you win games, and you feel pretty good about your chances,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said after his team matched their season-high with three consecutive victories. “We’ve just got to keep doing it.”

Burnes continues as the best starting pitcher on the Brewers’ staff. He is 4-0 in his last five starts, with 47 strikeouts and six walks in that span. Against the Royals, he struck out nine.

“It’s always nice to play meaningful baseball this late in September,” Burnes said. “I think we’re still a game out of the postseason or whatever it may be, but just to know that if you win two, three, four in a row — rattle a couple of wins, you’re in the postseason.”

The Royals best scoring chance against Burnes came with two out in the second when they got a runner to third. Burnes caught Ryan O’Hearn looking at a called third strike to get out of the jam.

“That was pretty good stuff today,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said of Burnes. “Life on the fastball. You can tell he had some deception. He was hiding the ball well. The cutter he was throwing backdoor to lefties, and chasing righties off the plate.”

Braun foiled Matheny’s strategy of issuing an intentional walk to Christian Yelich with two out and a runner already on. Braun followed with his 351st home run. He had left Friday night’s game with low back tightness and was a game-time decision.

Devin Williams retired the side in order in the seventh and eighth, including four strike outs. He has 47 strikeouts in 23 innings of relief.

Drew Rasmussen, who picked up his first major-league win with an inning of relief in Friday night’s 9-5 win, retired the side in order in the ninth to preserve the shutout.

Jacob Nottingham’s two-base hit off Royals reliever Scott Barlow in the eighth tacked on a big insurance run. Orlando Arcia singled and took third on Barlow’s errant pickoff throw.

Kris Bubic (1-6) allowed just a hit and an unearned run in 5 1/3 innings. The 23-year-old left-hander struck out seven, but tied his season-high with four walks, including two in the third that led to the Brewers’ only run.

“His best, his best, yet,” Matheny said of Bubic’s pitching effort. “That’s just one of those indicators of things to come, where he’s controlling the strike zone with the fastball early on. That was, without question, the best breaking ball he’s had so far.”

Luis Urías walked and scored on a throwing error by second baseman Nicky Lopez. Shortstop Adalberto Mondesi got in the way as Lopez fielded Avisaíl García’s roller up the middle. Lopez stepped on second, but then threw wildly to first.

“Either one of them make that play, if they communicate to each other,” Matheny said of Mondesi and Lopez’s miscommunication.

BREWERS: Braun left Friday night’s game with lower back tightness after hitting a single in the fourth inning. Braun has battled a lower back issue all season. However, he felt good enough for manager Craig Counsell to pencil him in at DH in Saturday’s game.

POSITIVE COVID-19 TESTS AT BREWERS ALTERNATE SITE

The Brewers had two players and a staff member test positive for the coronavirus at their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin. Milwaukee president of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed the positive results and said they shouldn’t impact the major league team. Teams are using alternate training sites this season to keep reserve players sharp because the minor league season was canceled due to the pandemic. Stearns said the positive tests came Monday and did not name the two players or the staff member. Players must give their permission for their names to be revealed after positive tests.

Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy, 61, returned to the club Friday, almost seven weeks after suffering a heart attack during a team workout at Miller Park on Aug. 1. He will travel with the team on its season-ending road trip to Cincinnati and St. Louis.

ROYALS: RHP Brad Keller (4-2, 2.06 ERA) looks to make his eighth start of the season just as solid as his previous outing, a five-hit shutout and an 11-0 win Sept. 13th against Pittsburgh.

BREWERS: RHP Josh Lindblom (1-3, 5.26 ERA) comes off the bereavement list for his ninth start of the season and first against the Royals.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Burnes threw six solid innings of four-hit ball, Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer in Milwaukee’s four-run eighth inning and the Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 Saturday night.With the win, Milwaukee moved into a tie with the Cincinnati Reds, one game behind second-place St. Louis in the NL Central. The top two teams in each division qualify for the postseason.“It’s cliché. It’s simple, but you win games, and you feel pretty good about your chances,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said after his team matched their season-high with three consecutive victories. “We’ve just got to keep doing it.”Burnes continues as the best starting pitcher on the Brewers’ staff. He is 4-0 in his last five starts, with 47 strikeouts and six walks in that span. Against the Royals, he struck out nine.“It’s always nice to play meaningful baseball this late in September,” Burnes said. “I think we’re still a game out of the postseason or whatever it may be, but just to know that if you win two, three, four in a row — rattle a couple of wins, you’re in the postseason.”The Royals best scoring chance against Burnes came with two out in the second when they got a runner to third. Burnes caught Ryan O’Hearn looking at a called third strike to get out of the jam.“That was pretty good stuff today,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said of Burnes. “Life on the fastball. You can tell he had some deception. He was hiding the ball well. The cutter he was throwing backdoor to lefties, and chasing righties off the plate.”Braun foiled Matheny’s strategy of issuing an intentional walk to Christian Yelich with two out and a runner already on. Braun followed with his 351st home run. He had left Friday night’s game with low back tightness and was a game-time decision.Devin Williams retired the side in order in the seventh and eighth, including four strike outs. He has 47 strikeouts in 23 innings of relief.Drew Rasmussen, who picked up his first major-league win with an inning of relief in Friday night’s 9-5 win, retired the side in order in the ninth to preserve the shutout.Jacob Nottingham’s two-base hit off Royals reliever Scott Barlow in the eighth tacked on a big insurance run. Orlando Arcia singled and took third on Barlow’s errant pickoff throw.Kris Bubic (1-6) allowed just a hit and an unearned run in 5 1/3 innings. The 23-year-old left-hander struck out seven, but tied his season-high with four walks, including two in the third that led to the Brewers’ only run.“His best, his best, yet,” Matheny said of Bubic’s pitching effort. “That’s just one of those indicators of things to come, where he’s controlling the strike zone with the fastball early on. That was, without question, the best breaking ball he’s had so far.”Luis Urías walked and scored on a throwing error by second baseman Nicky Lopez. Shortstop Adalberto Mondesi got in the way as Lopez fielded Avisaíl García’s roller up the middle. Lopez stepped on second, but then threw wildly to first.“Either one of them make that play, if they communicate to each other,” Matheny said of Mondesi and Lopez’s miscommunication.TRAINER’S ROOMBREWERS: Braun left Friday night’s game with lower back tightness after hitting a single in the fourth inning. Braun has battled a lower back issue all season. However, he felt good enough for manager Craig Counsell to pencil him in at DH in Saturday’s game.POSITIVE COVID-19 TESTS AT BREWERS ALTERNATE SITEThe Brewers had two players and a staff member test positive for the coronavirus at their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin. Milwaukee president of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed the positive results and said they shouldn’t impact the major league team. Teams are using alternate training sites this season to keep reserve players sharp because the minor league season was canceled due to the pandemic. Stearns said the positive tests came Monday and did not name the two players or the staff member. Players must give their permission for their names to be revealed after positive tests.MURPHY TO MAKE ROAD TRIPBrewers bench coach Pat Murphy, 61, returned to the club Friday, almost seven weeks after suffering a heart attack during a team workout at Miller Park on Aug. 1. He will travel with the team on its season-ending road trip to Cincinnati and St. Louis.UP NEXTROYALS: RHP Brad Keller (4-2, 2.06 ERA) looks to make his eighth start of the season just as solid as his previous outing, a five-hit shutout and an 11-0 win Sept. 13th against Pittsburgh.BREWERS: RHP Josh Lindblom (1-3, 5.26 ERA) comes off the bereavement list for his ninth start of the season and first against the Royals.

⚾ Burnes, Braun help Brewers to win over the Royals

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PLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian Monarchs put an end to their five-game
losing streak against the Plainville Cardinals and won their second straight
game Friday night in Plainville 20-13.

The Monarchs opened the football game on offense and the Monarchs
overcame a handful penalties and put together a 12-play drive that was capped
off with a 31-yard Jace Wentling field goal to give TMP a lead with 6:13 to
play in the first quarter.

On Plainville’s opening drive came to an abrupt end on a fumble,
their first of three turnovers in the game. But TMP was unable to take advantage
and gave the ball back to Plainville with a short field.

Plainville was able to put together a 31-yard drive that
resulted in a 18 yard touchdown pass from Ethan Hamilton to Parker Krobe. But
Krobe missed the extra point as Plainville took a 6-3 just second into the
second quarter.

After TMP lost a fumble in on their next drive Plainville
gave it right back on a turnover on downs.

The Monarchs used the short field to their advantage covering
43 yards in just a minute and a half with Kade Harris scoring on a 20-yard touchdown
run that, with the extra point, put TMP up 10-6.

Late in the second quarter the Monarchs were to get back
into field range after a roughing the passer penalty with no time on the clock.
Wentling connected on his second 31-yard field goal to give TMP a 13-6 halftime
lead.

&nbsp;In the third quarter
TMP’s Bryce Seib returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown giving TMP a
20-6 lead.

Plainville was able to get on the board in the fourth
quarter to cut the deficit to 20-13 but the Monarchs were able to get an
interception and forced a turnover on downs late in the game securing the TMP victory.

TMP quarterback Kade Harris completed 7-of-16 passes for 130
yards.

Plainville’s Kyle Werner rushed for 155 yards on 21 carries.

The Monarchs improved to 2-1 with the win while Plainville
dropped to 1-2.

TMP hosts Syracuse next week for homecoming and their 2A
district opener.

PLAINVILLE – The TMP-Marian Monarchs put an end to their five-game
losing streak against the Plainville Cardinals and won their second straight
game Friday night in Plainville 20-13.Coach Jay 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/895793947&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-814667509/09-18-20-tmp-interview" title="09 - 18 - 20 TMP Coach Jay Harris" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">09 - 18 - 20 TMP Coach Jay Harris</a></div></div>The Monarchs opened the football game on offense and the Monarchs
overcame a handful penalties and put together a 12-play drive that was capped
off with a 31-yard Jace Wentling field goal to give TMP a lead with 6:13 to
play in the first quarter.On Plainville’s opening drive came to an abrupt end on a fumble,
their first of three turnovers in the game. But TMP was unable to take advantage
and gave the ball back to Plainville with a short field.Plainville was able to put together a 31-yard drive that
resulted in a 18 yard touchdown pass from Ethan Hamilton to Parker Krobe. But
Krobe missed the extra point as Plainville took a 6-3 just second into the
second quarter.After TMP lost a fumble in on their next drive Plainville
gave it right back on a turnover on downs.The Monarchs used the short field to their advantage covering
43 yards in just a minute and a half with Kade Harris scoring on a 20-yard touchdown
run that, with the extra point, put TMP up 10-6.Late in the second quarter the Monarchs were to get back
into field range after a roughing the passer penalty with no time on the clock.
Wentling connected on his second 31-yard field goal to give TMP a 13-6 halftime
lead.&nbsp;In the third quarter
TMP’s Bryce Seib returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown giving TMP a
20-6 lead.Plainville was able to get on the board in the fourth
quarter to cut the deficit to 20-13 but the Monarchs were able to get an
interception and forced a turnover on downs late in the game securing the TMP victory.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/895793968&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-814667509/09-18-20-tmp-highlights" title="09 - 18 - 20 TMP Highlights vs Plainville" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">09 - 18 - 20 TMP Highlights vs Plainville</a></div></div>TMP quarterback Kade Harris completed 7-of-16 passes for 130
yards.Plainville’s Kyle Werner rushed for 155 yards on 21 carries.The Monarchs improved to 2-1 with the win while Plainville
dropped to 1-2.TMP hosts Syracuse next week for homecoming and their 2A
district opener.

🏈TMP takes down Plainville for 2nd straight win

HAYS - Hays played at home for the first time in 2020 taking on the Liberal Redskins. Three plays into the game the Indians had recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown on a 47 yard pass from Dylan Dreiling to Jordan Dale. The entire sequence took a total of fifty-four seconds.

Hays could not expand upon the lead until the second quarter when Dreiling took a hand off from Dale for a 16 yard score and a 14-0 lead. Liberal did cut the deficit in half with a three yard score two minutes later that was set up by a thirty yard run.

Leading 14-7 Hays punted the ball away but took it right back three plays later on a Dalton Dale interception. The turnover started the next Indian series at the 22 yard line and three plays later Jordan Dale scored from two yards out from the quarterback position and a 21-7 advantage into halftime.

Hays gutted through some second half injuries scoring six points on a Dreiling three yard run in the third quarter and a 27-7 lead. That would be the end of the scoring Hays. Liberal had their best chance of the third quarter to score following an 82 yard punt return to the two yard line. The drive however started at the twenty because of a penalty and the Redskins fumbled on their first play of the drive.

Liberal would not add any points until the final seconds when they scored on a 40 yard run. Their two point conversion failed leaving the Indians with a 27-13 win.

Hays improves to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the WAC. Liberal has lost ten straight and is now 0-3 in 2020 and 0-2 in conference play.

HAYS - Hays played at home for the first time in 2020 taking on the Liberal Redskins. Three plays into the game the Indians had recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown on a 47 yard pass from Dylan Dreiling to Jordan Dale. The entire sequence took a total of fifty-four seconds.Hays could not expand upon the lead until the second quarter when Dreiling took a hand off from Dale for a 16 yard score and a 14-0 lead. Liberal did cut the deficit in half with a three yard score two minutes later that was set up by a thirty yard run.Leading 14-7 Hays punted the ball away but took it right back three plays later on a Dalton Dale interception. The turnover started the next Indian series at the 22 yard line and three plays later Jordan Dale scored from two yards out from the quarterback position and a 21-7 advantage into halftime.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/895781842&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-814667509/9-18-2020-hays-high-fb-vs-liberal-highlights" title="9 - 18 - 2020 Hays High FB Vs Liberal Highlights" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">9 - 18 - 2020 Hays High FB Vs Liberal Highlights</a></div></div>Hays gutted through some second half injuries scoring six points on a Dreiling three yard run in the third quarter and a 27-7 lead. That would be the end of the scoring Hays. Liberal had their best chance of the third quarter to score following an 82 yard punt return to the two yard line. The drive however started at the twenty because of a penalty and the Redskins fumbled on their first play of the drive.Coach Tony Crough<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/895786834&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-814667509/9-18-2020-hays-high-coach-tony-crough-postgame-interview" title="9 - 18 - 2020 Hays High Coach Tony Crough Postgame Interview" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">9 - 18 - 2020 Hays High Coach Tony Crough Postgame Interview</a></div></div>Liberal would not add any points until the final seconds when they scored on a 40 yard run. Their two point conversion failed leaving the Indians with a 27-13 win.Hays improves to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the WAC. Liberal has lost ten straight and is now 0-3 in 2020 and 0-2 in conference play.Hays is in Garden City next Friday.

🏈 Hays wins home debut over Liberal



HAYS, Kan. - Despite the transition to a virtual method, this year's 11th annual Tiger Auction generated $194,310.56. More than four hundred individuals registered to bid on one of the 289 online auction items. The 409 bidders included Tiger supporters from 13 states - Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.

"We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the Tiger fans for their incredible generosity during these challenging times," said Director of Athletics Curtis Hammeke.

Tiger Nation showed up in full force to support Auction Item #40, an annual donation initiative with funds directed toward specific needs or improvements for the department of athletics. This year the money given to Item #40 will go directly to support the operational funds of the department due to the loss/reduction of typical revenue streams. The Tiger faithful contributed an incredible $150,772.12 to Item #40.

Donations for Item #40 are accepted throughout the year. They are 100% tax deductible and can be paid in installments through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Individuals or businesses interested in donating can contact the athletics office at (785) 628-4050 to set up a gift.

"Although the online route wasn't the way we planned to conduct the auction this year, it was a great learning experience and was a great way to get Tiger fans from all over the country involved," said assistant athletic director Matt Cook. "Moving forward, don't be surprised if there continues to be an online element to the Tiger Auction and Dinner in addition to the live event, which we hope to hold back inside the Schmidt-Bickle Indoor Training Facility next August. Overall, we are very pleased with the results this year and we can't thank Tiger Nation enough."

The auction committee and athletic department look forward to hosting the 12th annual Tiger Auction and Dinner and welcoming all of Tiger nation to campus in late August 2021. Official date and time along with more information will be released in the coming months.

HAYS, Kan. - Despite the transition to a virtual method, this year's 11th annual Tiger Auction generated $194,310.56. More than four hundred individuals registered to bid on one of the 289 online auction items. The 409 bidders included Tiger supporters from 13 states - Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas."We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the Tiger fans for their incredible generosity during these challenging times," said Director of Athletics Curtis Hammeke.Tiger Nation showed up in full force to support Auction Item #40, an annual donation initiative with funds directed toward specific needs or improvements for the department of athletics. This year the money given to Item #40 will go directly to support the operational funds of the department due to the loss/reduction of typical revenue streams. The Tiger faithful contributed an incredible $150,772.12 to Item #40.Donations for Item #40 are accepted throughout the year. They are 100% tax deductible and can be paid in installments through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Individuals or businesses interested in donating can contact the athletics office at (785) 628-4050 to set up a gift."Although the online route wasn't the way we planned to conduct the auction this year, it was a great learning experience and was a great way to get Tiger fans from all over the country involved," said assistant athletic director Matt Cook. "Moving forward, don't be surprised if there continues to be an online element to the Tiger Auction and Dinner in addition to the live event, which we hope to hold back inside the Schmidt-Bickle Indoor Training Facility next August. Overall, we are very pleased with the results this year and we can't thank Tiger Nation enough."The auction committee and athletic department look forward to hosting the 12th annual Tiger Auction and Dinner and welcoming all of Tiger nation to campus in late August 2021. Official date and time along with more information will be released in the coming months.FHSU Athletics

11th annual Tiger Auction raises nearly $200,000 for FHSU Athletics

Friday night's football contest between the La Crosse Leopards and the Ness City Eagles has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns at both schools.

This game was supposed to be the 101.9 The Bull's Area Game of the Week. It will be replaced by regularly scheduled programing.

Friday night's football contest between the La Crosse Leopards and the Ness City Eagles has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns at both schools.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Due to concerns with COVID-19 spread amongst students, both USD 303 and USD 395 have agreed it is in our best interest to cancel tonight&#39;s Varsity Football game. We apologize for any inconvenience the late notice may cause. <a href="https://twitter.com/LaCrosseLeopard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LaCrosseLeopard</a>&mdash; Ness City Jr/Sr High (@NessCityEagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NessCityEagles/status/1307050588354600961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>This game was supposed to be the 101.9 The Bull's Area Game of the Week. It will be replaced by regularly scheduled programing.

La Crosse football game vs Ness City canceled due to COVID concerns



KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The MIAA Athletics Administrators Committee (AAC) has approved 2021 conference schedules for the fall sports of football, volleyball and women's soccer, released Friday (Sept. 18) by the league office. All three schedules are duplicates of the original 2020 slates that were approved prior to the NCAA's reduction in maximum number of contests for the 2020-21 academic year. Complete schedules for all three sports can be found by clicking on the attached links.

The Tiger football team will host six games during its 11-game all-conference schedule, including a season-opening home game against Northwest Missouri State and other home games against rivals Nebraska-Kearney, Emporia State and Pittsburg State. Game times will be announced at a later date.

Tiger volleyball will gear up for another&nbsp;double-round robin conference schedule, playing each of the other 10 conference schools twice, once at home and once on the road. The Tigers open the conference schedule at home against Washburn and wrap up their home schedule against Central Missouri. Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.

The women's soccer team will play five of its 11 official conference contests at home in addition to opening the season against Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney in non-conference, in-region contests. After back-to-back weeks of home league matches to open the month of October, the Tigers will hit the road for five-straight contests before returning to FHSU Soccer Stadium for Senior Day against Washburn.&nbsp;Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.



2021 Fort Hays
State Football Schedule
 Sept. 2/4 - Northwest Missouri&nbsp; Sept. 9/11 - at Missouri Western&nbsp; Sept. 18 – Lincoln &nbsp; Sept. 25 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; State Oct. 2 - Nebraska Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 9 - at Washburn&nbsp; Oct. 16 - Central &nbsp;&nbsp;Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 23 - at Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 30 - Emporia State
 Nov. 6 - at Northeastern State&nbsp; Nov. 13 - Pittsburg State&nbsp; *Dates for first two contests and all game times TBA*

2021 Fort Hays State Volleyball Conference Schedule
 Sept. 17 – Washburn &nbsp; Sept. 18 - at Emporia State&nbsp; Sept. 24 - at Central Oklahoma&nbsp; Sept. 25 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Newman&nbsp;
 Oct. 1 - Missouri Western&nbsp; Oct.
2 - Northwest Missouri State&nbsp; Oct.
5 - Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 9 - at
Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 12 -
Emporia State&nbsp; Oct. 15 - Missouri
Southern&nbsp; Oct. 16 - Pittsburg &nbsp;&nbsp;State&nbsp;
 Oct. 19 - at Washburn&nbsp; Oct.
22 – Newman &nbsp; Oct. 23 - Central
Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 29 - at Northwest &nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri State&nbsp; Oct. 30 - at Missouri Western&nbsp; Nov. 2 - at Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Nov. 4 - Central Missouri&nbsp; Nov. 12 - at Pittsburg State&nbsp; Nov. 13 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; *Dates subject to change, game times and
non-conference opponents TBA*

2021 Fort Hays State Women's Soccer Conference
Schedule
 Sept. 17 - Emporia State^&nbsp; Sept. 19 - Nebraska-Kearney^&nbsp; Sept. 24 - at Washburn^&nbsp; Sept. 26 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Emporia State&nbsp; Oct. 1 - Central Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 3 – Newman &nbsp; Oct. 8 - Missouri Western&nbsp; Oct. 10 - &nbsp;&nbsp;Northwest Missouri State&nbsp; Oct. 15 - at Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 17 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; Oct. 22 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Rogers State&nbsp; Oct. 24 - at Northeastern State&nbsp; Oct. 29 - at Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 31 – Washburn &nbsp; ^ indicates non-conference, in-region match
 *Game times and non-conference opponents TBA*

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The MIAA Athletics Administrators Committee (AAC) has approved 2021 conference schedules for the fall sports of football, volleyball and women's soccer, released Friday (Sept. 18) by the league office. All three schedules are duplicates of the original 2020 slates that were approved prior to the NCAA's reduction in maximum number of contests for the 2020-21 academic year. Complete schedules for all three sports can be found by clicking on the attached links.The Tiger football team will host six games during its 11-game all-conference schedule, including a season-opening home game against Northwest Missouri State and other home games against rivals Nebraska-Kearney, Emporia State and Pittsburg State. Game times will be announced at a later date.Tiger volleyball will gear up for another&nbsp;double-round robin conference schedule, playing each of the other 10 conference schools twice, once at home and once on the road. The Tigers open the conference schedule at home against Washburn and wrap up their home schedule against Central Missouri. Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.The women's soccer team will play five of its 11 official conference contests at home in addition to opening the season against Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney in non-conference, in-region contests. After back-to-back weeks of home league matches to open the month of October, the Tigers will hit the road for five-straight contests before returning to FHSU Soccer Stadium for Senior Day against Washburn.&nbsp;Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.

2021 Fort Hays
State Football Schedule
 Sept. 2/4 - Northwest Missouri&nbsp; Sept. 9/11 - at Missouri Western&nbsp; Sept. 18 – Lincoln &nbsp; Sept. 25 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; State Oct. 2 - Nebraska Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 9 - at Washburn&nbsp; Oct. 16 - Central &nbsp;&nbsp;Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 23 - at Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 30 - Emporia State
 Nov. 6 - at Northeastern State&nbsp; Nov. 13 - Pittsburg State&nbsp; *Dates for first two contests and all game times TBA*
2021 Fort Hays State Volleyball Conference Schedule
 Sept. 17 – Washburn &nbsp; Sept. 18 - at Emporia State&nbsp; Sept. 24 - at Central Oklahoma&nbsp; Sept. 25 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Newman&nbsp;
 Oct. 1 - Missouri Western&nbsp; Oct.
2 - Northwest Missouri State&nbsp; Oct.
5 - Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 9 - at
Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 12 -
Emporia State&nbsp; Oct. 15 - Missouri
Southern&nbsp; Oct. 16 - Pittsburg &nbsp;&nbsp;State&nbsp;
 Oct. 19 - at Washburn&nbsp; Oct.
22 – Newman &nbsp; Oct. 23 - Central
Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 29 - at Northwest &nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri State&nbsp; Oct. 30 - at Missouri Western&nbsp; Nov. 2 - at Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Nov. 4 - Central Missouri&nbsp; Nov. 12 - at Pittsburg State&nbsp; Nov. 13 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; *Dates subject to change, game times and
non-conference opponents TBA*

2021 Fort Hays State Women's Soccer Conference
Schedule
 Sept. 17 - Emporia State^&nbsp; Sept. 19 - Nebraska-Kearney^&nbsp; Sept. 24 - at Washburn^&nbsp; Sept. 26 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Emporia State&nbsp; Oct. 1 - Central Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 3 – Newman &nbsp; Oct. 8 - Missouri Western&nbsp; Oct. 10 - &nbsp;&nbsp;Northwest Missouri State&nbsp; Oct. 15 - at Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 17 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; Oct. 22 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Rogers State&nbsp; Oct. 24 - at Northeastern State&nbsp; Oct. 29 - at Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 31 – Washburn &nbsp; ^ indicates non-conference, in-region match
 *Game times and non-conference opponents TBA*FHSU Athletics

MIAA unveils 2021 schedules for fall sports

TOPEKA, Kan.&nbsp;- Following a regular scheduled
KSHSAA Executive Board and Board of Directors meeting, Sept. 15 and 16,
multiple adjustments have been made to the fall postseason for KSHSAA
activities.

A brief synopsis by activity is
provided below. Further detail will be in the official publication of the
minutes to be posted at kshsaa.org next week.

Cross Country: The number of teams qualifying for
the state meet will remain the same with 12 in each classification.&nbsp;
Schools will be limited to only seven runners, one manager and two coaches at
the regional site on race day.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/CrossCountry/Main.cfm">Click here for full details of the
modifications</a>.
(Cross Country State Sites <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/public/crosscountry/pdf/2020xcsitesrelease.pdf">Full Release</a>)

Volleyball: All classes will be seeded into
geographical substates. The winner of each substate will play a&nbsp;
neighboring substate champion in a best of five match on the following Tuesday
to determine who goes to the state semifinals. The semifinals for each class
will travel to the state site for a one day tournament.

Soccer: Removed/suspended the seeding
criteria that states, "Teams must play 10 games or seeding percentage will
be halved" for the boys season. Teams for all classes will be seeded into
geographical pods instead of seeding east/west. Full details of the changes can
be found here: <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/public/soccer/pdf/soccerpostseasonfall2020.pdf">Soccer Postseason</a>

Golf: All classes will enter a maximum of
five individuals into regionals and state rather than six. The top three teams
in each regional will qualify for state instead of four. No changes to day two
qualifier.

Scholars Bowl: Competition is now available in a
virtual format if in person competition cannot be held.

Tennis: Modifications to the state tennis
tournament which include qualifying a reduced number of singles and doubles
participants.&nbsp;

Football: Seeding criteria adjusted:

6A, 5A, 4A - 1. Win/Loss percentage of all games
played.&nbsp;2. Head-to Head if all teams tied played each other.&nbsp;3.
Marginal points – An average will be used vs a total because of the potential
loss of games, due to COVID-19.&nbsp;4. Drawn by lot (the KSHSAA will
draw).&nbsp;5. Voluntarily forfeiting a game eliminates a school from playoff
contention.&nbsp;6. Cancellations due to COVID-19: Evidence must be provided to
the KSHSAA if a game needs to be cancelled due to COVID-19.&nbsp; The KSHSAA
will review before approving.&nbsp; If approved, the game will be called a no
contest.&nbsp; The opponent would then be given an option to play another
opponent if an opponent is available.&nbsp;

3A, 2A, 1A, 8 DI, 8 DII&nbsp;- 1. Win/Loss percentage of all
district games.&nbsp;2. Head-to Head if all teams tied played each
other.&nbsp;3. Marginal points – An average will be used vs a total because of
the potential loss of games, due to COVID-19.&nbsp;4. Drawn by lot (the KSHSAA
will draw).&nbsp;5. Voluntarily forfeiting a district game eliminates a school
from playoff contention.&nbsp;&nbsp;6. District Cancellations due to COVID-19:
Evidence must be provided to the KSHSAA if a game needs to be cancelled due to
COVID-19.&nbsp; The KSHSAA will review before approving.&nbsp; If approved, the
game will be called a no contest.&nbsp; The opponent would then be given an
option to play another opponent if an opponent is available.&nbsp;

Cheer and Dance Spirit Gameday
Showcase: Competition
will be held virtually.

Gymnastics: The state meet will be held November
7, instead of October 24. Many of the gymnastics schools got a late start to
the season so the board felt it necessary to extend the season.

Items related to spectator attendance
will be finalized at a later date.

TOPEKA, Kan.&nbsp;- Following a regular scheduled
KSHSAA Executive Board and Board of Directors meeting, Sept. 15 and 16,
multiple adjustments have been made to the fall postseason for KSHSAA
activities.A brief synopsis by activity is
provided below. Further detail will be in the official publication of the
minutes to be posted at kshsaa.org next week.Cross Country: The number of teams qualifying for
the state meet will remain the same with 12 in each classification.&nbsp;
Schools will be limited to only seven runners, one manager and two coaches at
the regional site on race day.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/CrossCountry/Main.cfm">Click here for full details of the
modifications</a>.
(Cross Country State Sites <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/public/crosscountry/pdf/2020xcsitesrelease.pdf">Full Release</a>)Volleyball: All classes will be seeded into
geographical substates. The winner of each substate will play a&nbsp;
neighboring substate champion in a best of five match on the following Tuesday
to determine who goes to the state semifinals. The semifinals for each class
will travel to the state site for a one day tournament.Soccer: Removed/suspended the seeding
criteria that states, "Teams must play 10 games or seeding percentage will
be halved" for the boys season. Teams for all classes will be seeded into
geographical pods instead of seeding east/west. Full details of the changes can
be found here: <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/public/soccer/pdf/soccerpostseasonfall2020.pdf">Soccer Postseason</a>Golf: All classes will enter a maximum of
five individuals into regionals and state rather than six. The top three teams
in each regional will qualify for state instead of four. No changes to day two
qualifier.Scholars Bowl: Competition is now available in a
virtual format if in person competition cannot be held.Tennis: Modifications to the state tennis
tournament which include qualifying a reduced number of singles and doubles
participants.&nbsp; Football: Seeding criteria adjusted: 6A, 5A, 4A - 1. Win/Loss percentage of all games
played.&nbsp;2. Head-to Head if all teams tied played each other.&nbsp;3.
Marginal points – An average will be used vs a total because of the potential
loss of games, due to COVID-19.&nbsp;4. Drawn by lot (the KSHSAA will
draw).&nbsp;5. Voluntarily forfeiting a game eliminates a school from playoff
contention.&nbsp;6. Cancellations due to COVID-19: Evidence must be provided to
the KSHSAA if a game needs to be cancelled due to COVID-19.&nbsp; The KSHSAA
will review before approving.&nbsp; If approved, the game will be called a no
contest.&nbsp; The opponent would then be given an option to play another
opponent if an opponent is available.&nbsp;3A, 2A, 1A, 8 DI, 8 DII&nbsp;- 1. Win/Loss percentage of all
district games.&nbsp;2. Head-to Head if all teams tied played each
other.&nbsp;3. Marginal points – An average will be used vs a total because of
the potential loss of games, due to COVID-19.&nbsp;4. Drawn by lot (the KSHSAA
will draw).&nbsp;5. Voluntarily forfeiting a district game eliminates a school
from playoff contention.&nbsp;&nbsp;6. District Cancellations due to COVID-19:
Evidence must be provided to the KSHSAA if a game needs to be cancelled due to
COVID-19.&nbsp; The KSHSAA will review before approving.&nbsp; If approved, the
game will be called a no contest.&nbsp; The opponent would then be given an
option to play another opponent if an opponent is available.&nbsp;Cheer and Dance Spirit Gameday
Showcase: Competition
will be held virtually.Gymnastics: The state meet will be held November
7, instead of October 24. Many of the gymnastics schools got a late start to
the season so the board felt it necessary to extend the season.Items related to spectator attendance
will be finalized at a later date.KSHSAA Release

Multiple adjustments approved for KSHSAA fall postseason

Former "Voice of the Tigers" Bob Davis joins the Defend the Fort Podcast this week. Bob was behind the mic from 1968-1984 before moving on to become the Voice of the Kansas Jayhawks as well as calling Kansas City Royals baseball on radio and TV.

Former "Voice of the Tigers" Bob Davis joins the Defend the Fort Podcast this week. Bob was behind the mic from 1968-1984 before moving on to become the Voice of the Kansas Jayhawks as well as calling Kansas City Royals baseball on radio and TV.<div><iframe title="Bob Davis" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/xcvxc-ec18ab?from=pb6admin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&auto=0&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Helvetica&skin=7&pfauth="></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Bob Davis

VICTORIA - The Hays High girls finished second and the boys fourth in the 5A-6A Division at the Hays High Cross Country Invitational at the Sand Plum Nature Trail in Victoria Thursday.

The Indians girls had five medalists. Arely Maldonado placed fifth (21:33), Brenlynn Albers sixth (21:36), Mika Zimmerman seventh (21:44), Brynn Kinderknecht 14th (22:06) and Jacine Watson 15th (22:09).

Leo Hernandez finished in ninth place (17:44) for the boys.

The Ellis boys and girls both finish third in the 1A-4A Division. Madi Russell finishes fourth (20:20). Samuel Pyle finishes 11th (17:44) in the boys race... Plainville’s Chayse McCullough finishes seventh (17:21).

GIRLS TEAM RESULTS 1A-4A 1. Oakley - 44 2. Norton - 48 3. Ellis - 49 4. TMP-Marian - 61 DNP - Hoisington DNP - Colby DNP - Plainville

5A-6A 1. Dodge City - 31 2. Hays - 47 3. Salina South - 73 4. Garden City - 90 5. Salina Central - 139 6. Newton - 148

BOYS TEAM RESULTS 1A-4A 1. Norton - 41 2. Hoisington - 51 3. Ellis - 53 4. Colby - 80 DNP - Oakley DNP - Plainville DNP - Ness City DNP - TMP-Marian

5A-6A 1. Garden City - 44 2. Dodge City - 46 3. Newton - 80 4. Hays - 99 5. Salina Central - 101 6. Salina South - 127

GIRLS TOP-20 1. Serenity Larson, Dodge City (19:51.8) 2.Lara Murdock, Colby (19:55.8) 3. Jocelun Sosa, Garden City (20:16.8) 4. Madi Russell, Ellis (20:20.2) 5. Kathie Chavex, Colby (20:34.8) 6.Norma Rodriguez, Dodge City (20:55.7) 7. Grace Allen, Salina South (21:09.0) 8. Arely Maldonado, Hays (21:33.7) 9. Brennlynn Albers, Hays (21:36.9) 10. Hannah Bailey, Norton (21:37.9) 11. Mika Zimmerman, Hays (21:44.2) 12. Anna Ridgway, Dodge City (21:46.1) 13. Jaelle Johnson, Oakley (21:47.9) 14. Citori Bosserman, Oakley (21:51.1) 15. Andrea Yates, Dodge City (21:51.9) 16. Dalsy Orozco, Dodge City (21:52.1) 17. Miranda Strang, Salina South (21:57.5) 18. Kylie Arnold, Salina South (22:03.8) 19. Olivia Moncino-Hinde, Salina South (22:04.0) 20. Brynn Kinderknecht, Hays (22:06.0)&nbsp;

BOYS TOP-20 1. William Griffith, Salina Central (16:47.5) 2. Angel Landeros, Dodge City (16:51.6) 3. Martin Marquez, Dodge City (17:01.6) 4. Devin Chappel, Garden City (17:06.0)&nbsp; 5. Brody Hoff, Garden City (17:10.0) 6. Luke Schmidt, Newton (17:17.7) 7. Chayse McCullough, Plainville (17:21.8) 8. Izaac Leonard, Salina South (17:42.9) 9. Isaac French, Salina Central (17:44.3)&nbsp; 10. Leo Hernandez, Hays (17:44.5) 11. Samuel Pyle, Ellis (17:44.6) 12. Karter Wolf, Hoisington (17:47.9) 13. Evan Gurrola, Garden City (17:56.6)&nbsp; 14. Kenji Craig, Garden City (18:02.1)&nbsp; 15. Ian Doss, Hoisington (18:03.0) 16. RJ Weber, Oakley (18:10.8) 17. Rylan Wildeman, Norton (18:12.7) 18. David Ulteras, Dodge city (18:14.3) 19. Tyler Schoenberger, Oakley (18:20.6) 20. Alex Chavez, Dodge City (18:21.7)&nbsp;

VICTORIA - The Hays High girls finished second and the boys fourth in the 5A-6A Division at the Hays High Cross Country Invitational at the Sand Plum Nature Trail in Victoria Thursday.The Indians girls had five medalists. Arely Maldonado placed fifth (21:33), Brenlynn Albers sixth (21:36), Mika Zimmerman seventh (21:44), Brynn Kinderknecht 14th (22:06) and Jacine Watson 15th (22:09).Leo Hernandez finished in ninth place (17:44) for the boys.The Ellis boys and girls both finish third in the 1A-4A Division. Madi Russell finishes fourth (20:20). Samuel Pyle finishes 11th (17:44) in the boys race... Plainville’s Chayse McCullough finishes seventh (17:21).GIRLS TEAM RESULTS 1A-4A 1. Oakley - 44 2. Norton - 48 3. Ellis - 49 4. TMP-Marian - 61 DNP - Hoisington DNP - Colby DNP - Plainville5A-6A 1. Dodge City - 31 2. Hays - 47 3. Salina South - 73 4. Garden City - 90 5. Salina Central - 139 6. Newton - 148BOYS TEAM RESULTS 1A-4A 1. Norton - 41 2. Hoisington - 51 3. Ellis - 53 4. Colby - 80 DNP - Oakley DNP - Plainville DNP - Ness City DNP - TMP-Marian5A-6A 1. Garden City - 44 2. Dodge City - 46 3. Newton - 80 4. Hays - 99 5. Salina Central - 101 6. Salina South - 127GIRLS TOP-20 1. Serenity Larson, Dodge City (19:51.8) 2.Lara Murdock, Colby (19:55.8) 3. Jocelun Sosa, Garden City (20:16.8) 4. Madi Russell, Ellis (20:20.2) 5. Kathie Chavex, Colby (20:34.8) 6.Norma Rodriguez, Dodge City (20:55.7) 7. Grace Allen, Salina South (21:09.0) 8. Arely Maldonado, Hays (21:33.7) 9. Brennlynn Albers, Hays (21:36.9) 10. Hannah Bailey, Norton (21:37.9) 11. Mika Zimmerman, Hays (21:44.2) 12. Anna Ridgway, Dodge City (21:46.1) 13. Jaelle Johnson, Oakley (21:47.9) 14. Citori Bosserman, Oakley (21:51.1) 15. Andrea Yates, Dodge City (21:51.9) 16. Dalsy Orozco, Dodge City (21:52.1) 17. Miranda Strang, Salina South (21:57.5) 18. Kylie Arnold, Salina South (22:03.8) 19. Olivia Moncino-Hinde, Salina South (22:04.0) 20. Brynn Kinderknecht, Hays (22:06.0)&nbsp;BOYS TOP-20 1. William Griffith, Salina Central (16:47.5) 2. Angel Landeros, Dodge City (16:51.6) 3. Martin Marquez, Dodge City (17:01.6) 4. Devin Chappel, Garden City (17:06.0)&nbsp; 5. Brody Hoff, Garden City (17:10.0) 6. Luke Schmidt, Newton (17:17.7) 7. Chayse McCullough, Plainville (17:21.8) 8. Izaac Leonard, Salina South (17:42.9) 9. Isaac French, Salina Central (17:44.3)&nbsp; 10. Leo Hernandez, Hays (17:44.5) 11. Samuel Pyle, Ellis (17:44.6) 12. Karter Wolf, Hoisington (17:47.9) 13. Evan Gurrola, Garden City (17:56.6)&nbsp; 14. Kenji Craig, Garden City (18:02.1)&nbsp; 15. Ian Doss, Hoisington (18:03.0) 16. RJ Weber, Oakley (18:10.8) 17. Rylan Wildeman, Norton (18:12.7) 18. David Ulteras, Dodge city (18:14.3) 19. Tyler Schoenberger, Oakley (18:20.6) 20. Alex Chavez, Dodge City (18:21.7)&nbsp;

🏃 HHS girls 2nd, boys 4th at HHS Invitational

The Hays High football team is at home for the first time in 2020 as the play host to the Liberal Redskins.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. with the Hertz Rental Car Pregame Show set for 6:30.

&nbsp; You can also listen to the game on 96.9&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">KFIX</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Hays High football team is at home for the first time in 2020 as the play host to the Liberal Redskins.Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. with the Hertz Rental Car Pregame Show set for 6:30.<div><iframe width="750" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mLWLDtYo-xE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>&nbsp; You can also listen to the game on 96.9&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">KFIX</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 WATCH - Hays High hosts Liberal

HAYS-&nbsp;The Hays High
boys soccer team had their two-match win streak snapped Thurday, falling 10-0 to Dodge
City at the Hays High Field. 

The Indians are now 2-4 and 1-3 in the Western Athletic Conference.

HAYS-&nbsp;The Hays High
boys soccer team had their two-match win streak snapped Thurday, falling 10-0 to Dodge
City at the Hays High Field. The Indians are now 2-4 and 1-3 in the Western Athletic Conference.

⚽ HHS falls at home to Dodge City

Hays High School is reminding fans of protocols for attendance at Friday's football game with Liberal at Lewis Field.

• As guests of Fort Hays State University when using Lewis Field and its parking lot for football games, we are reminded that alcohol is&nbsp;prohibited on the grounds; these games are in support of minors and their high school. The Hays High Administration is always present at&nbsp;events and supervises students and fans in the stadium. We need your help in assisting FHSU and law enforcement in keeping our events at&nbsp;Lewis Field and its parking lot alcohol free; consumption of alcohol at Lewis Field and its parking lot is considered “Public Possession”.

2020 Spectator Requirements for Football Game Attendance at Lewis Field (If you feel you cannot follow these expectations, please support the Indians by watching via live stream or listening via radio)

In compliance with FHSU policies, fans, teams, and staff will observe the following guidelines:

• Capacity Limitations / Masks / Social Distancing o The home side will be filled to 50% capacity, not including the student section. When 900 seats are occupied, fans will be directed to&nbsp;locate to the visitor’s side on the South end of the stadium. o All guests must wear masks to enter and leave the stadium. o All spectators closer than 6 feet from a non-family member must wear mask when seated. Being outside does not supersede the&nbsp;requirements of wearing a mask when unable to social distance. o Be willing to give up the "best" seats in order to distance. o Students in the student sections from both teams must wear masks, regardless of social distancing. o All spectators must wear a mask when going to restrooms, concessions, and when in the concourse under the stadium.

• Tailgating / Gatherings o Absolutely no tailgating or gatherings before or after the game on the FHSU campus is allowed this year. o Teams will immediately head to the locker rooms after the game. o Fans will leave the stadium as soon as the game is complete; gathering on the field after game will not be allowed. If an athlete is&nbsp;riding home with his/her family from the stadium, make prior arrangements on where to meet. o Middle school and elementary school students must stay in the stands with parents/guardians. o Middle school and elementary school who do not sit with a parent/guardian will be required to leave the game.

• Concessions o Two concession stands will be open on the west side.

• Band o The band will sit in the East visitor’s side bleachers, south end. This allows for space to distance. Their instruments will have covers.

Hays High School is reminding fans of protocols for attendance at Friday's football game with Liberal at Lewis Field.• As guests of Fort Hays State University when using Lewis Field and its parking lot for football games, we are reminded that alcohol is&nbsp;prohibited on the grounds; these games are in support of minors and their high school. The Hays High Administration is always present at&nbsp;events and supervises students and fans in the stadium. We need your help in assisting FHSU and law enforcement in keeping our events at&nbsp;Lewis Field and its parking lot alcohol free; consumption of alcohol at Lewis Field and its parking lot is considered “Public Possession”.2020 Spectator Requirements for Football Game Attendance at Lewis Field (If you feel you cannot follow these expectations, please support the Indians by watching via live stream or listening via radio) In compliance with FHSU policies, fans, teams, and staff will observe the following guidelines:• Capacity Limitations / Masks / Social Distancing o The home side will be filled to 50% capacity, not including the student section. When 900 seats are occupied, fans will be directed to&nbsp;locate to the visitor’s side on the South end of the stadium. o All guests must wear masks to enter and leave the stadium. o All spectators closer than 6 feet from a non-family member must wear mask when seated. Being outside does not supersede the&nbsp;requirements of wearing a mask when unable to social distance. o Be willing to give up the "best" seats in order to distance. o Students in the student sections from both teams must wear masks, regardless of social distancing. o All spectators must wear a mask when going to restrooms, concessions, and when in the concourse under the stadium. • Tailgating / Gatherings o Absolutely no tailgating or gatherings before or after the game on the FHSU campus is allowed this year. o Teams will immediately head to the locker rooms after the game. o Fans will leave the stadium as soon as the game is complete; gathering on the field after game will not be allowed. If an athlete is&nbsp;riding home with his/her family from the stadium, make prior arrangements on where to meet. o Middle school and elementary school students must stay in the stands with parents/guardians. o Middle school and elementary school who do not sit with a parent/guardian will be required to leave the game. • Concessions o Two concession stands will be open on the west side. • Band o The band will sit in the East visitor’s side bleachers, south end. This allows for space to distance. Their instruments will have covers.

🏈 HHS reminds fans of guidelines for football games

DETROIT (AP) — Brady Singer was stellar for a second straight start, allowing two hits in six innings, and the Kansas City Royals blanked the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Singer pitched eight one-hit innings in his previous outing&nbsp;at Cleveland. The rookie right-hander struck out the first five Detroit hitters and retired the first 10.

“Just try to lock in from pitch one and keep it rolling,” Singer said.

Singer (3-4) struck out eight with one walk. Salvador Perez homered and drove in three runs for the Royals, who have won seven of eight.

Tarik Skubal (1-3) allowed two earned runs and four hits in six innings in this matchup of rookie starters. He struck out eight with no walks.

“Our guy threw the ball pretty doggone good, too,” Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire said. “We were happy with Skubs.”

After throwing 119 pitches in his previous start — when he took a no-hitter into the eighth — Singer was taken out after just 81 this time.

“Obviously, it would have been very easy to run him back out there for another one,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “But to get us through six right there and give us a chance, a very fresh bullpen — all of that kind of played well into our hands to hand it over to the back end of the pen.”

Jesse Hahn, Scott Barlow and Greg Holland each pitched a perfect inning in relief.

Singer has pitched at least five innings in all seven of his road starts, without allowing more than five hits in any of them. Detroit stranded two runners against him in the fourth, and that’s as close as the Tigers came to scoring.

Perez gave the Royals the lead with a two-run homer in the first, then added an RBI double in the sixth. He now has five straight multi-hit games since returning from the injured list.

Kansas City added another run in the eighth on a wild pitch.

Royals: Kansas City put RHP Matt Harvey (right lat strain) on the 10-day IL. The Royals recalled RHP Scott Blewett and INF Erick Mejia and also optioned RHP Jacob Junis. Mejia went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts.

Kansas City is off Thursday before playing at Milwaukee. Left-hander Kris Bubic (1-5) starts Friday night for the Royals.

Detroit rookie Casey Mize (0-1) takes the mound Thursday night when the Tigers open a series with Cleveland. Shane Bieber (7-1) starts for the Indians.

DETROIT (AP) — Brady Singer was stellar for a second straight start, allowing two hits in six innings, and the Kansas City Royals blanked the Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Wednesday night.Singer pitched eight one-hit innings in his previous outing&nbsp;at Cleveland. The rookie right-hander struck out the first five Detroit hitters and retired the first 10.“Just try to lock in from pitch one and keep it rolling,” Singer said.Singer (3-4) struck out eight with one walk. Salvador Perez homered and drove in three runs for the Royals, who have won seven of eight.Tarik Skubal (1-3) allowed two earned runs and four hits in six innings in this matchup of rookie starters. He struck out eight with no walks.“Our guy threw the ball pretty doggone good, too,” Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire said. “We were happy with Skubs.”After throwing 119 pitches in his previous start — when he took a no-hitter into the eighth — Singer was taken out after just 81 this time.“Obviously, it would have been very easy to run him back out there for another one,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “But to get us through six right there and give us a chance, a very fresh bullpen — all of that kind of played well into our hands to hand it over to the back end of the pen.”Jesse Hahn, Scott Barlow and Greg Holland each pitched a perfect inning in relief.Singer has pitched at least five innings in all seven of his road starts, without allowing more than five hits in any of them. Detroit stranded two runners against him in the fourth, and that’s as close as the Tigers came to scoring.Perez gave the Royals the lead with a two-run homer in the first, then added an RBI double in the sixth. He now has five straight multi-hit games since returning from the injured list.Kansas City added another run in the eighth on a wild pitch.Detroit has lost four of five.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: Kansas City put RHP Matt Harvey (right lat strain) on the 10-day IL. The Royals recalled RHP Scott Blewett and INF Erick Mejia and also optioned RHP Jacob Junis. Mejia went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts.UP NEXTKansas City is off Thursday before playing at Milwaukee. Left-hander Kris Bubic (1-5) starts Friday night for the Royals.Detroit rookie Casey Mize (0-1) takes the mound Thursday night when the Tigers open a series with Cleveland. Shane Bieber (7-1) starts for the Indians.

⚾ Singer shuts down Tigers in Kansas City’s win

TOPEKA - Several area teams remain ranked in the second regular season Kansas Volleyball Association poll.

TMP-Marian falls one spot in 3A to No. 6. Phillipsburg is ranked seventh.

Thunder Ridge and Victoria ninth in 1A Divison I. Central Plains is No. 1 in 1A Division II with Wheatland-Grinnell seventh.

Records listed reflect information that was submitted by&nbsp;Monday, September 14. Current classifications for the rankings are based on enrollments from&nbsp;2019-20 and the rankings will be adjusted when the updated classifications are released at the&nbsp;end of September.

CLASS 6A 1. Washburn Rural 2. Blue Valley West 3. Olathe Northwest 4. Blue Valley 5. SM Northwest 6. Blue Valley North 7. Gardner-Edgerton 8. Blue Valley Northwest 9. Hutchinson &nbsp;10. Mill Valley.

CLASS 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 2. St. James Academy 3. Lansing 4. Spring Hill 5. Carroll 6. McPherson 7. Bonner Springs 8. Andover 9. Seaman 10. DeSoto

CLASS 4A 1. Andale 2. Circle 3. Nickerson 4. Hayden 5. Miege 6. Louisburg 7. Eudora 8. Clay Center 9. Buhler 10. Holton

CLASS 3A 1. Royal Valley 2. Cheney 3. Smoky Valley 4. Wichita Trinity 5. Sabetha 6. TMP-Marian 7. Phillipsburg 8. Silver Lake 9. Nemaha Central 10. Perry-Lecompton.

CLASS 2A 1. Garden Plain 2. Wabaunsee 3. Pittsburg Colgan 4. Ellinwood 5. Sedgwick 6. Jefferson North 7. Belle Plaine 8. Herington 9. Jackson Heights 10. Hillsboro.

CLASS 1A DIVISION I 1. Olpe 2. Pretty Prairie 3. Burlingame 4. Beloit-St. John’s 5. South Central 6. Lebo 7. Thunder Ridge 8. Meade 9. Victoria 10. Washington County.

CLASS 1A DIVISION II 1. Central Plains 2. Attica 3. St. Francis 4. Golden Plains 5. Sharon Springs 6. Hutchinson Central Christiain 7. Wheatland-Grinnell 8. Centre 9. Cunningham 10. Elyria Christian.

TOPEKA - Several area teams remain ranked in the second regular season Kansas Volleyball Association poll.TMP-Marian falls one spot in 3A to No. 6. Phillipsburg is ranked seventh.Thunder Ridge and Victoria ninth in 1A Divison I. Central Plains is No. 1 in 1A Division II with Wheatland-Grinnell seventh.Records listed reflect information that was submitted by&nbsp;Monday, September 14. Current classifications for the rankings are based on enrollments from&nbsp;2019-20 and the rankings will be adjusted when the updated classifications are released at the&nbsp;end of September.CLASS 6A 1. Washburn Rural 2. Blue Valley West 3. Olathe Northwest 4. Blue Valley 5. SM Northwest 6. Blue Valley North 7. Gardner-Edgerton 8. Blue Valley Northwest 9. Hutchinson &nbsp;10. Mill Valley.CLASS 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 2. St. James Academy 3. Lansing 4. Spring Hill 5. Carroll 6. McPherson 7. Bonner Springs 8. Andover 9. Seaman 10. DeSotoCLASS 4A 1. Andale 2. Circle 3. Nickerson 4. Hayden 5. Miege 6. Louisburg 7. Eudora 8. Clay Center 9. Buhler 10. HoltonCLASS 3A 1. Royal Valley 2. Cheney 3. Smoky Valley 4. Wichita Trinity 5. Sabetha 6. TMP-Marian 7. Phillipsburg 8. Silver Lake 9. Nemaha Central 10. Perry-Lecompton.CLASS 2A 1. Garden Plain 2. Wabaunsee 3. Pittsburg Colgan 4. Ellinwood 5. Sedgwick 6. Jefferson North 7. Belle Plaine 8. Herington 9. Jackson Heights 10. Hillsboro.CLASS 1A DIVISION I 1. Olpe 2. Pretty Prairie 3. Burlingame 4. Beloit-St. John’s 5. South Central 6. Lebo 7. Thunder Ridge 8. Meade 9. Victoria 10. Washington County.CLASS 1A DIVISION II 1. Central Plains 2. Attica 3. St. Francis 4. Golden Plains 5. Sharon Springs 6. Hutchinson Central Christiain 7. Wheatland-Grinnell 8. Centre 9. Cunningham 10. Elyria Christian.

🏐 Area teams ranked in latest KVA poll

UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball seasons will begin Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving.

The Division I Council voted to push the start date back from the originally scheduled Nov. 10 as one of several precautions against the spread of coronavirus. The later start date coincides with the decision most schools made to send students home from Thanksgiving until January out of concern about a potential late-fall and early-winter flareup of COVID-19.

Closed campuses could serve as a quasi bubble for players and provide a window for non-conference games. The maximum number of regular-season games has been reduced from 31 to 27. The minimum number of games for consideration for the NCAA Tournament was cut from 25 to 13.

UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball seasons will begin Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving.The Division I Council voted to push the start date back from the originally scheduled Nov. 10 as one of several precautions against the spread of coronavirus. The later start date coincides with the decision most schools made to send students home from Thanksgiving until January out of concern about a potential late-fall and early-winter flareup of COVID-19.Closed campuses could serve as a quasi bubble for players and provide a window for non-conference games. The maximum number of regular-season games has been reduced from 31 to 27. The minimum number of games for consideration for the NCAA Tournament was cut from 25 to 13.

🏀 NCAA basketball season set to open day before Thanksgiving

TOPEKA, Kan - The KSHSAA will utilize three sites for state
cross country meets to be held on Saturday, October 31, includ­ing two new
championship venues.&nbsp; Consistent with
risk mitigation efforts, a third site was added to reduce the number of runners
at each venue and allow for more time between races. 

The Class 6A and 5A state meet will be held at 4 Mile Creek
Resort in Augusta.&nbsp; Andover High School
will be the host with Wichita State University supporting the effort with
course preparation.&nbsp; WSU is very familiar
with this course, as the 4 Mile Creek Resort (formerly known as RAFT) is the
home course for the Shockers. 

Once again, Wamego will welcome championship racing.&nbsp; The Class 4A and 3A state meet will be held
at Wamego Country Club and be hosted by Wamego High School.

&nbsp;The Class 2A and 1A
state meet will be held at Sand Plum Nature Trail in Victoria.&nbsp; Victoria High School will serve as the member
school host and will be supported by the athletic department of Fort Hays State
Uni­versity for this championship event.

For the first time since 1992, Rim Rock Farm is not
available as one of our championship sites as the University of Kansas has
notified the KSHSAA that the venue is not open for high school events this
fall.&nbsp; 

Regionals will be held on Saturday, October 24 at sites that
will soon be finalized.&nbsp; Class 4A, 5A, 6A
will have four regional sites of eight or nine assigned schools.&nbsp; Class 2A and 3A will have 6 regional sites of
10 or 11 schools assigned.&nbsp; Class 1A will
have three regional sites.

“The health and safety of our students continues to be the
most important factor in the changes we have im­plemented with postseason
competitions and we are pleased to expand to another venue for these
champion­ship meets” said Bill Faflick, KSHSAA Executive Director.&nbsp; “Certainly, we are fortunate to have quality
courses and dedicated hosts to provide the best experience possible for our
student-athletes.”

KSHSAATOPEKA, Kan - The KSHSAA will utilize three sites for state
cross country meets to be held on Saturday, October 31, includ­ing two new
championship venues.&nbsp; Consistent with
risk mitigation efforts, a third site was added to reduce the number of runners
at each venue and allow for more time between races. The Class 6A and 5A state meet will be held at 4 Mile Creek
Resort in Augusta.&nbsp; Andover High School
will be the host with Wichita State University supporting the effort with
course preparation.&nbsp; WSU is very familiar
with this course, as the 4 Mile Creek Resort (formerly known as RAFT) is the
home course for the Shockers. Once again, Wamego will welcome championship racing.&nbsp; The Class 4A and 3A state meet will be held
at Wamego Country Club and be hosted by Wamego High School.&nbsp;The Class 2A and 1A
state meet will be held at Sand Plum Nature Trail in Victoria.&nbsp; Victoria High School will serve as the member
school host and will be supported by the athletic department of Fort Hays State
Uni­versity for this championship event.For the first time since 1992, Rim Rock Farm is not
available as one of our championship sites as the University of Kansas has
notified the KSHSAA that the venue is not open for high school events this
fall.&nbsp; Regionals will be held on Saturday, October 24 at sites that
will soon be finalized.&nbsp; Class 4A, 5A, 6A
will have four regional sites of eight or nine assigned schools.&nbsp; Class 2A and 3A will have 6 regional sites of
10 or 11 schools assigned.&nbsp; Class 1A will
have three regional sites.“The health and safety of our students continues to be the
most important factor in the changes we have im­plemented with postseason
competitions and we are pleased to expand to another venue for these
champion­ship meets” said Bill Faflick, KSHSAA Executive Director.&nbsp; “Certainly, we are fortunate to have quality
courses and dedicated hosts to provide the best experience possible for our
student-athletes.”

🏃Sand Plum Nature Trail to host state cross country meet

HAYS - The Hays High boys
soccer team won their second straight Tuesday, blanking Great Bend 2-0. 

Freshman Cannon Meder recorded a shutout in his first start. Diego Muller
scored in the first half and Adrian Salas in the second.

The Indians improved to 2-3. They host Dodge City Thursday.

HAYS - The Hays High boys
soccer team won their second straight Tuesday, blanking Great Bend 2-0. Freshman Cannon Meder recorded a shutout in his first start. Diego Muller
scored in the first half and Adrian Salas in the second.The Indians improved to 2-3. They host Dodge City Thursday.

⚽ HHS wins second straight

WAKEENEY -&nbsp;The
fifth-ranked TMP-Marian volleyball team picked up two more wins Tuesday, sweeping Stockton and Trego at the Trego Triangular. 

The Monarchs beat the
Tigers 25-18, 25-10 then knocked off the Golden Eagles 25-20, 25-20.

Emily Lane records 19 kills and Emilee Augustine 19 digs.

TMP-Marian is now 6-0
in the Mid-Continent League and 13-2 overall.&nbsp;

WAKEENEY -&nbsp;The
fifth-ranked TMP-Marian volleyball team picked up two more wins Tuesday, sweeping Stockton and Trego at the Trego Triangular. The Monarchs beat the
Tigers 25-18, 25-10 then knocked off the Golden Eagles 25-20, 25-20.Emily Lane records 19 kills and Emilee Augustine 19 digs.TMP-Marian is now 6-0
in the Mid-Continent League and 13-2 overall.&nbsp;

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