By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State remained rushed for a season-high 437 yards and remained unbeaten in MIAA play with a 52-3 rout of Fort Hays State Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Stadium. The 19th-ranked Bearcats (6-1, 5-0 MIAA) scored touchdowns on three of their first four possessions as they won their sixth-straight.&nbsp;

It's the first time the Tigers have been held without a touchdown since September 19, 2018 in a 15-0 win over Central Oklahoma.

The Bearcats scored six of their seven touchdowns in the ground with three of them on plays 50 or more yards. Quarterback Zechariah Owens scored on touchdown runs of 56 and 73 yards and running back Quincy Torry added one from 85 yards out. Owens finished with 164 rushing yards on eight carries, while Torry had 114 yards on eight carries.

Fort Hays State's (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) lone score came on a 39-yard Zane Hall field goal on their second possession. The Bearcats scored the final 10 points of the first half and led 24-3 at halftime then scored touchdowns on their first four possessions of the second half.

FHSU was held to just 131 total yards for the day. Caleb Heavner threw for 63 yards, while Curtis Douglas rushed for 27. Ryan Allen had 24 receiving yards. Michael Chavez led the Tiger defense with 10 tackles.

Fort Hays State will be on the road again next week at Washburn. Kickoff in Topeka is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium on October 25. The Ichabods snapped a five-game losing streak with a 37-17 home win over Central Missouri Saturday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760850299105.png" alt="Fort Hays State receiver Keyshawn Dooley (5) runs the ball after making a catch against Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Maryville, Mo. (FHSU Athletics photo/Aaron Hare, NMSU Athletics)" />
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 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays PostMARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State remained rushed for a season-high 437 yards and remained unbeaten in MIAA play with a 52-3 rout of Fort Hays State Saturday afternoon at Bearcat Stadium. The 19th-ranked Bearcats (6-1, 5-0 MIAA) scored touchdowns on three of their first four possessions as they won their sixth-straight.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2193434883&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/chris-brown-post-game-vs-nw-mo" title="Chris Brown Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)</a></div></div>It's the first time the Tigers have been held without a touchdown since September 19, 2018 in a 15-0 win over Central Oklahoma.The Bearcats scored six of their seven touchdowns in the ground with three of them on plays 50 or more yards. Quarterback Zechariah Owens scored on touchdown runs of 56 and 73 yards and running back Quincy Torry added one from 85 yards out. Owens finished with 164 rushing yards on eight carries, while Torry had 114 yards on eight carries.Fort Hays State's (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) lone score came on a 39-yard Zane Hall field goal on their second possession. The Bearcats scored the final 10 points of the first half and led 24-3 at halftime then scored touchdowns on their first four possessions of the second half.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2193435103&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/michael-chavez-post-game-vs-nw" title="Michael Chavez Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Michael Chavez Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)</a></div></div><div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2193434999&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/mason-mcminn-post-game-vs-nw" title="Mason McMinn Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Mason McMinn Postgame at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)</a></div></div>FHSU was held to just 131 total yards for the day. Caleb Heavner threw for 63 yards, while Curtis Douglas rushed for 27. Ryan Allen had 24 receiving yards. Michael Chavez led the Tiger defense with 10 tackles.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2193435215&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fhsu-fb-highlights-vs-nw-mo" title="Fort Hays State FB Highlights at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State FB Highlights at #19 NW Missouri State (October 18, 2025)</a></div></div>Up nextFort Hays State will be on the road again next week at Washburn. Kickoff in Topeka is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium on October 25. The Ichabods snapped a five-game losing streak with a 37-17 home win over Central Missouri Saturday.

🏈 No. 19/15 Bearcats run away from Tigers in Maryville

GREAT BEND - Hays High volleyball lost in two sets (18-25, 13-25) to host Great Bend and finished runner-up at Saturday's Western Athletic Conference Tournament.

No scores were provided for the Indians (25-10) wins over&nbsp;Garden City, Liberal and Dodge City.

The Indians will find out who and when they play when next week's 5A West Sub-State brackets are released by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.

Hays Post SportsGREAT BEND - Hays High volleyball lost in two sets (18-25, 13-25) to host Great Bend and finished runner-up at Saturday's Western Athletic Conference Tournament.No scores were provided for the Indians (25-10) wins over&nbsp;Garden City, Liberal and Dodge City.<h2>Up next</h2>The Indians will find out who and when they play when next week's 5A West Sub-State brackets are released by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.

🏐 HHS finishes runner-up at WAC Tournament

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team picked up a four-set victory against Arkansas-Fort Smith Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18), winning 20-25, 25-18, 26-24, 25-19. The Tigers (14-7, 3-6 MIAA) posted a .247 attack percentage and racked up 10 blocks while the Lions (13-8, 3-5 MIAA) recorded a swing rate of .166.

The Tigers raced out to a big early lead, scoring six of the first seven points to quickly lead by five. The visitors answered with five-straight to tie the score at six, but the Tigers were able to stay on top and later led by as many as four, 16-12. The Lions then answered with another 5-0 run to take their first lead at 17-16. FHSU tied the score at 17 but played from behind the rest of the way, eventually dropping the set by five despite recording one more kill than the Lions in the frame.

Fort Hays State got out to another good start in the second set, leading 5-2 and later 10-4. The Tigers maintained their lead for much of the set, later leading by as many as eight, 21-13. The Lions had one final push in them, scoring five in a row to narrow the gap to three, but FHSU responded with the final four points to even the match at one set apiece.

The theme continued in the third, with FHSU quickly leading 5-1 thanks in part to an Annie Eaton service ace. The Tigers led 10-8 later in the frame before UAFS scored four in a row to flip the script. The Lions later led by as many as five, 21-16, before the Tigers mounted their rally. Kills from Ashlyn Reeves and Gracie Rains and a pair of UAFS miscues helped the Tigers narrow the gap to one, 21-20.

More kills from Rains later helped the Tigers tie things at 23 and again at 24, fending off set point. Rains then gave the Tigers a 25-24 lead with her 11th kill of the match before a Lion error handed the Tigers the two-point victory.

After tallying five kills in both the second and third sets, Rains upped that total with six in the fourth to help the Tigers complete the victory. The teams traded points early before FHSU built a three-point lead at 9-6. A combo block from Reeves and Peyton Bergschneider extended the lead to six, 18-12, before the visitors used a 6-2 run to claw within two, 20-18.

Multiple Lion errors followed by a Bergschneider service ace helped the Tigers reach match point with four-consecutive scores before Rains finished things off with her team-best 17th kill of the day.

The senior recorded just three errors, posting a swing rate of .519. Ella Goodwin added 10 kills and two blocks, while Reeves tallied nine kills and five blocks (one solo). Carsyn Cormaney contributed six kills and four blocks, while Abrey Galt tossed up 26 assists alongside 12 digs. Eaton added 22 assists and one ace, while Bergschneider led the team with 17 digs along with five kills and three blocks.

The Tigers will return to action one week from today (Oct. 25) when they host fifth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney beginning at 3 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760848640743.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Gracie Rains (9) attempts an attack against Arkansas-Fort Smith on on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker NIsbeth))" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Gracie Rains (9) attempts an attack against Arkansas-Fort Smith on on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Parker NIsbeth))</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team picked up a four-set victory against Arkansas-Fort Smith Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18), winning 20-25, 25-18, 26-24, 25-19. The Tigers (14-7, 3-6 MIAA) posted a .247 attack percentage and racked up 10 blocks while the Lions (13-8, 3-5 MIAA) recorded a swing rate of .166.The Tigers raced out to a big early lead, scoring six of the first seven points to quickly lead by five. The visitors answered with five-straight to tie the score at six, but the Tigers were able to stay on top and later led by as many as four, 16-12. The Lions then answered with another 5-0 run to take their first lead at 17-16. FHSU tied the score at 17 but played from behind the rest of the way, eventually dropping the set by five despite recording one more kill than the Lions in the frame.Fort Hays State got out to another good start in the second set, leading 5-2 and later 10-4. The Tigers maintained their lead for much of the set, later leading by as many as eight, 21-13. The Lions had one final push in them, scoring five in a row to narrow the gap to three, but FHSU responded with the final four points to even the match at one set apiece.The theme continued in the third, with FHSU quickly leading 5-1 thanks in part to an Annie Eaton service ace. The Tigers led 10-8 later in the frame before UAFS scored four in a row to flip the script. The Lions later led by as many as five, 21-16, before the Tigers mounted their rally. Kills from Ashlyn Reeves and Gracie Rains and a pair of UAFS miscues helped the Tigers narrow the gap to one, 21-20.More kills from Rains later helped the Tigers tie things at 23 and again at 24, fending off set point. Rains then gave the Tigers a 25-24 lead with her 11th kill of the match before a Lion error handed the Tigers the two-point victory.After tallying five kills in both the second and third sets, Rains upped that total with six in the fourth to help the Tigers complete the victory. The teams traded points early before FHSU built a three-point lead at 9-6. A combo block from Reeves and Peyton Bergschneider extended the lead to six, 18-12, before the visitors used a 6-2 run to claw within two, 20-18.Multiple Lion errors followed by a Bergschneider service ace helped the Tigers reach match point with four-consecutive scores before Rains finished things off with her team-best 17th kill of the day.The senior recorded just three errors, posting a swing rate of .519. Ella Goodwin added 10 kills and two blocks, while Reeves tallied nine kills and five blocks (one solo). Carsyn Cormaney contributed six kills and four blocks, while Abrey Galt tossed up 26 assists alongside 12 digs. Eaton added 22 assists and one ace, while Bergschneider led the team with 17 digs along with five kills and three blocks.The Tigers will return to action one week from today (Oct. 25) when they host fifth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney beginning at 3 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

🏐 Tigers top Lions in four

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Fort Hays State Men's Soccer remained unbeaten on the season, now 11-0-2 overall and 7-0-0 in the GAC with a a 3-2 victory over Northeastern State (6-5-2, 3-4-0 GAC) on Saturday. The No. 6 ranked Tigers extended their 13-match unbeaten streak to open the season with all of their goals within the first 12 minutes.

Fort Hays State established an early lead with two goals from Oliver Wright within the first seven minutes, both assisted on throw-ins by Joseph Street. The momentum continued as Bastian Carlman extended the advantage to 3-0 in the 12th minute, scoring off a corner kick from Juan Linares. Fort Hays State held a 7-5 lead in shots for the first half and Payton Roehrich notched his only two saves of the match to keep the RiverHawks out of the net before halftime.

In the second half, Northeastern State made the final 30 minutes of the match close with goals from Toby Nave in the 55th minute and Guilherme Nakamura in the 60th minute. Fort Hays State managed to keep pressure on as NSU keeper Jaron Noble had to make three second half saves, contributing to his four for the match in relief of Cameron McCulloch. FHSU held a slight shot advantage again, leading 6-5, and putting their overall advantage for the match to 13-10.

The two goals by NSU tied the most surrendered by the Tigers this year, happening only one other time in the 2-2 tie at MSU Denver, the second match of the season back on September 7.

Wright, Linares, Carlman, and Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye all led the Tigers with two shots each.

Looking ahead, Fort Hays State has a big week at home hosting Southern Nazarene on Thursday (Oct. 23) and Rogers State on Saturday (Oct. 25).

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Fort Hays State Men's Soccer remained unbeaten on the season, now 11-0-2 overall and 7-0-0 in the GAC with a a 3-2 victory over Northeastern State (6-5-2, 3-4-0 GAC) on Saturday. The No. 6 ranked Tigers extended their 13-match unbeaten streak to open the season with all of their goals within the first 12 minutes.Fort Hays State established an early lead with two goals from Oliver Wright within the first seven minutes, both assisted on throw-ins by Joseph Street. The momentum continued as Bastian Carlman extended the advantage to 3-0 in the 12th minute, scoring off a corner kick from Juan Linares. Fort Hays State held a 7-5 lead in shots for the first half and Payton Roehrich notched his only two saves of the match to keep the RiverHawks out of the net before halftime.In the second half, Northeastern State made the final 30 minutes of the match close with goals from Toby Nave in the 55th minute and Guilherme Nakamura in the 60th minute. Fort Hays State managed to keep pressure on as NSU keeper Jaron Noble had to make three second half saves, contributing to his four for the match in relief of Cameron McCulloch. FHSU held a slight shot advantage again, leading 6-5, and putting their overall advantage for the match to 13-10.The two goals by NSU tied the most surrendered by the Tigers this year, happening only one other time in the 2-2 tie at MSU Denver, the second match of the season back on September 7.Wright, Linares, Carlman, and Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye all led the Tigers with two shots each.Looking ahead, Fort Hays State has a big week at home hosting Southern Nazarene on Thursday (Oct. 23) and Rogers State on Saturday (Oct. 25).

⚽ Three early goals enough, No. 6 Tigers hang on for win in Tahlequah

BY GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post Sports

STOCKTON -&nbsp;Hill City left no doubt Friday night, rolling past Stockton 78-0 in a game that ended at halftime by the 45-point mercy rule. The Ringnecks scored on every possession but one and forced six interceptions — including two returned for touchdowns — to move to 6-1 on the season and set up a district championship showdown next week with Decatur Community.

Stockton (0-7) opened the game with a promising start, getting to their own 25 before turning the ball over on downs. From there, the Ringnecks took control. Tyler Ashbaugh capped Hill City’s first drive with a 6-yard touchdown run to make it 8-0, and the floodgates opened.

Shawn Morris — on his first carry of the season — broke loose for a 21-yard score to double the lead. Tate Balthazor followed with a 12-yard touchdown run, and Slade Rohr added a 19-yard scamper to make it 30-0 late in the first quarter. Rohr then picked off a pass and returned it 25 yards for a pick-six, closing out a dominant opening frame with Hill City ahead 38-0.

The second quarter brought more of the same. A high snap on a Stockton punt led to a fumble recovery in the end zone by Koby Keiswetter, extending the margin to 44-0. Moments later, Ashbaugh grabbed an interception and Balthazor hit Rohr on a 37-yard touchdown pass to make it 52-0.

Stockton’s offense continued to struggle under constant pressure. Quarterback Titus Ferguson threw four straight interceptions to end the half, with Balthazor snagging two and Ryan Budig and Rohr each taking one to the house. Budig added a pair of rushing touchdowns — including a 43-yarder — while Chase Bell and Ashbaugh both found the end zone on the ground as Hill City piled up 309 rushing yards and 46 passing yards.

Balthazor led a balanced Ringneck attack, finishing 2 of 5 for 46 yards and a touchdown through the air, adding 48 rushing yards and three interceptions on defense. Budig ran for 119 yards and two touchdowns while adding a pick-six, and Rohr totaled 45 rushing yards, 37 receiving yards, and two total scores.

Stockton’s Ashton Nuss provided the lone bright spot, catching three passes for 52 yards, including an 18-yard conversion on fourth down. But Hill City’s defense smothered the Tigers, holding them to just seven rushing yards and forcing turnovers on nearly every second-quarter possession.

Hill City will host unbeaten Decatur Community next Friday for the 8-Man Division I District 8 title. Stockton travels to St. Francis looking to snap a 44-game losing streak that dates back to 2020.

BY GARRETT WELLBROCK Hays Post SportsSTOCKTON -&nbsp;Hill City left no doubt Friday night, rolling past Stockton 78-0 in a game that ended at halftime by the 45-point mercy rule. The Ringnecks scored on every possession but one and forced six interceptions — including two returned for touchdowns — to move to 6-1 on the season and set up a district championship showdown next week with Decatur Community.Stockton (0-7) opened the game with a promising start, getting to their own 25 before turning the ball over on downs. From there, the Ringnecks took control. Tyler Ashbaugh capped Hill City’s first drive with a 6-yard touchdown run to make it 8-0, and the floodgates opened.Shawn Morris — on his first carry of the season — broke loose for a 21-yard score to double the lead. Tate Balthazor followed with a 12-yard touchdown run, and Slade Rohr added a 19-yard scamper to make it 30-0 late in the first quarter. Rohr then picked off a pass and returned it 25 yards for a pick-six, closing out a dominant opening frame with Hill City ahead 38-0.The second quarter brought more of the same. A high snap on a Stockton punt led to a fumble recovery in the end zone by Koby Keiswetter, extending the margin to 44-0. Moments later, Ashbaugh grabbed an interception and Balthazor hit Rohr on a 37-yard touchdown pass to make it 52-0.Stockton’s offense continued to struggle under constant pressure. Quarterback Titus Ferguson threw four straight interceptions to end the half, with Balthazor snagging two and Ryan Budig and Rohr each taking one to the house. Budig added a pair of rushing touchdowns — including a 43-yarder — while Chase Bell and Ashbaugh both found the end zone on the ground as Hill City piled up 309 rushing yards and 46 passing yards.Balthazor led a balanced Ringneck attack, finishing 2 of 5 for 46 yards and a touchdown through the air, adding 48 rushing yards and three interceptions on defense. Budig ran for 119 yards and two touchdowns while adding a pick-six, and Rohr totaled 45 rushing yards, 37 receiving yards, and two total scores.Stockton’s Ashton Nuss provided the lone bright spot, catching three passes for 52 yards, including an 18-yard conversion on fourth down. But Hill City’s defense smothered the Tigers, holding them to just seven rushing yards and forcing turnovers on nearly every second-quarter possession.Hill City will host unbeaten Decatur Community next Friday for the 8-Man Division I District 8 title. Stockton travels to St. Francis looking to snap a 44-game losing streak that dates back to 2020.

🏈 Hill City dominates Stockton

Fort Hays State (4-3, 3-2 MIAA) at #19/15 Northwest Missouri State (5-1, 4-0 MIAA) Saturday, October 18 ⦁ 1:30 p.m. Maryville, Mo. ⦁ Bearcat Stadium

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Fort Hays State Football returns to action on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18), taking on No. 19/15 ranked Northwest Missouri State in Maryville at 1:30 p.m. The Bearcats lead the MIAA, currently with a record of 5-1 overall and 4-0 in the MIAA, while Fort Hays State enters at 4-3 overall and 3-2 in the MIAA.

The Tigers are looking to bounce back from a 21-14 loss to Central Oklahoma last week. Fort Hays State's last three games have been decided by one possession, but the first two of those three resulted in wins.

Northwest Missouri State enters this game on a five-game win streak after dropping its season opener to nationally ranked Minnesota State. Last week the Bearcats defeated Central Missouri by a score of 49-32. The Bearcats scored at least 34 points in four of the five games during their currently winning streak.

The Bearcats lead the all-time series with FHSU 23-15-1. FHSU has won three of the last seven meetings with NWMSU, but scored less than 20 points in all three occurrences. The Tigers won in Maryville in 2017, 13-12, and again in 2018, 17-16, before winning the 2023 matchup in Hays 17-6. The Bearcats scored at least 30 points in three of their last four wins in the series, including a 32-20 win in Maryville last year.

Northwest Missouri State will be the fourth AFCA Top 25 ranked team the Tigers face this season. They are 1-2 in those contests so far, which included a win over CSU Pueblo, but losses to Angelo State and Pittsburg State.

Offensively, the Tigers are led by quarterback Caleb Heavner, who leads the team in passing yards and rushing yards. He has thrown for 1,258 and rushed for 303, averaging 223 yards of total offense per game. The Tigers have had a committee of running backs and receivers he has spread the ball around to this year. FHSU has four running backs with more than 150 rushing yards and five receivers with over 150 receiving yards. Tight end Cale Cormaney leads in receiving yards with 235.

Defensively, John Johnson leads the Tigers with 75 tackles, which ranks second in the MIAA. His 10.7 tackles per game average ranks ninth nationally. Johnson became the sixth player in FHSU's NCAA Division II history to record 300 tackles in a career, now with 305. He also leads the team in tackles for loss this year with 7.0. Gaven Haselhorst leads FHSU in sacks with 4.0, while Michael Chavez and Michael Polley each have two interceptions this year.

The Bearcats are averaging 454 yards per game. Zechariah Owens leads in rushing yards with 330, Chris Ruhnke has thrown for 802 yards, and Luke Mathews leads in receiving yards with 261. Carter Edwards leads the Bearcats in tackles with 45.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (4-3, 3-2 MIAA) at #19/15 Northwest Missouri State (5-1, 4-0 MIAA) Saturday, October 18 ⦁ 1:30 p.m. Maryville, Mo. ⦁ Bearcat StadiumRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State Football returns to action on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 18), taking on No. 19/15 ranked Northwest Missouri State in Maryville at 1:30 p.m. The Bearcats lead the MIAA, currently with a record of 5-1 overall and 4-0 in the MIAA, while Fort Hays State enters at 4-3 overall and 3-2 in the MIAA.The Tigers are looking to bounce back from a 21-14 loss to Central Oklahoma last week. Fort Hays State's last three games have been decided by one possession, but the first two of those three resulted in wins.Northwest Missouri State enters this game on a five-game win streak after dropping its season opener to nationally ranked Minnesota State. Last week the Bearcats defeated Central Missouri by a score of 49-32. The Bearcats scored at least 34 points in four of the five games during their currently winning streak.The Bearcats lead the all-time series with FHSU 23-15-1. FHSU has won three of the last seven meetings with NWMSU, but scored less than 20 points in all three occurrences. The Tigers won in Maryville in 2017, 13-12, and again in 2018, 17-16, before winning the 2023 matchup in Hays 17-6. The Bearcats scored at least 30 points in three of their last four wins in the series, including a 32-20 win in Maryville last year.Northwest Missouri State will be the fourth AFCA Top 25 ranked team the Tigers face this season. They are 1-2 in those contests so far, which included a win over CSU Pueblo, but losses to Angelo State and Pittsburg State.Offensively, the Tigers are led by quarterback Caleb Heavner, who leads the team in passing yards and rushing yards. He has thrown for 1,258 and rushed for 303, averaging 223 yards of total offense per game. The Tigers have had a committee of running backs and receivers he has spread the ball around to this year. FHSU has four running backs with more than 150 rushing yards and five receivers with over 150 receiving yards. Tight end Cale Cormaney leads in receiving yards with 235.Defensively, John Johnson leads the Tigers with 75 tackles, which ranks second in the MIAA. His 10.7 tackles per game average ranks ninth nationally. Johnson became the sixth player in FHSU's NCAA Division II history to record 300 tackles in a career, now with 305. He also leads the team in tackles for loss this year with 7.0. Gaven Haselhorst leads FHSU in sacks with 4.0, while Michael Chavez and Michael Polley each have two interceptions this year.The Bearcats are averaging 454 yards per game. Zechariah Owens leads in rushing yards with 330, Chris Ruhnke has thrown for 802 yards, and Luke Mathews leads in receiving yards with 261. Carter Edwards leads the Bearcats in tackles with 45.

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Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus takes a look back at the Chiefs Monday Night Football win over the Lions and previews Sunday's game with the Raiders.The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday morning at 8 a.m. on 96.9, KFIX.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%3Atracks%3A2192552239%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-avSxa7vRJqF&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/las-vegas-101825/s-avSxa7vRJqF" title="Holthus Hotline (October 18, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Holthus Hotline (October 18, 2025)</a></div></div>

🎧 Holthus Hotline with Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus

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

Saturday, October 18 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Northwest Missouri State, 12:30pm

Sunday, October 19 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Los Vegas Raiders, 11:00am

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, October 18 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Northwest Missouri State, 12:30pmSunday, October 19 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Los Vegas Raiders, 11:00am

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By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post Sports

HAYS - Hays High couldn't overcome five touchdowns by Notre Dame commit Ian Premer as the Panthers defeated the Indians 43-19 in front of an overflow crowd Friday evening at Hays High School.

There was just one visit to the end zone by either team in the first half. Premer took the ball 17 yards on a run giving the Panthers a 7-0 lead with 1:08 left in the first quarter.

Hays (5-2, 2-1) took the opening possession but turned the ball over on downs after eight plays. Great Bend (7-0, 3-0) marched to the Hays twenty. Their drive ended in the same fate when Jarek Purdy knocked down a pass on a double pass attempt.

Hays punted after three plays setting up Great Bend's score. The Panthers used six plays to cover 48 yards. The Indians turned the ball over on downs and punted on their next two drives. Great Bend had a pass picked off by Purdy and punted on their final two drives of the half.

Hays took the final drive of the first half as far as the one yard line. Following confusion for both teams' sidelines over the final three seconds of the quarter, time ran out for the Indians to score.

The first half was all about defense. The second was all offense. The first six possessions between the two teams resulted in six touchdowns.

Great Bend's first two touchdowns needed just seven total plays. Hays scored on a Holden Lind two yard run. The score was set up on a 41 yard pass play between Zane Viegra and Brogan Albers. The Indians second touchdown came from Braxton Basgall on a ten yard rush. A missed extra point left the score at 21-13 with 10:27 left in the fourth.

Lind broke loose on a 54 yard touchdown to pull Hays within 28-19 with 4:18 left. The Indians' two point conversion was unsuccessful.&nbsp;

Ian Premer scored two more touchdowns, one on defense, for the final of 43-19.

Holden Lind ran for 251 yards one week after 303 yards.

Hays travels to Liberal to finish the regular season. Great Bend plays host to Garden City.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post SportsHAYS - Hays High couldn't overcome five touchdowns by Notre Dame commit Ian Premer as the Panthers defeated the Indians 43-19 in front of an overflow crowd Friday evening at Hays High School.There was just one visit to the end zone by either team in the first half. Premer took the ball 17 yards on a run giving the Panthers a 7-0 lead with 1:08 left in the first quarter.Hays (5-2, 2-1) took the opening possession but turned the ball over on downs after eight plays. Great Bend (7-0, 3-0) marched to the Hays twenty. Their drive ended in the same fate when Jarek Purdy knocked down a pass on a double pass attempt.Hays punted after three plays setting up Great Bend's score. The Panthers used six plays to cover 48 yards. The Indians turned the ball over on downs and punted on their next two drives. Great Bend had a pass picked off by Purdy and punted on their final two drives of the half.Hays took the final drive of the first half as far as the one yard line. Following confusion for both teams' sidelines over the final three seconds of the quarter, time ran out for the Indians to score.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2192927215&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/10-17-25-hh-fb-highlights-v" title="10-17-25 HH FB Highlights v. Great Bend" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">10-17-25 HH FB Highlights v. Great Bend</a></div></div>The first half was all about defense. The second was all offense. The first six possessions between the two teams resulted in six touchdowns.Great Bend's first two touchdowns needed just seven total plays. Hays scored on a Holden Lind two yard run. The score was set up on a 41 yard pass play between Zane Viegra and Brogan Albers. The Indians second touchdown came from Braxton Basgall on a ten yard rush. A missed extra point left the score at 21-13 with 10:27 left in the fourth.Lind broke loose on a 54 yard touchdown to pull Hays within 28-19 with 4:18 left. The Indians' two point conversion was unsuccessful.&nbsp;Ian Premer scored two more touchdowns, one on defense, for the final of 43-19.Coach Tony Crough<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2192926699&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/10-17-25-hh-fb-coach-interview" title="10-17-25 HH FB Coach Interview v. Great Bend" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">10-17-25 HH FB Coach Interview v. Great Bend</a></div></div>Holden Lind ran for 251 yards one week after 303 yards.Hays travels to Liberal to finish the regular season. Great Bend plays host to Garden City.

🏈 Hays falls at home for the first time

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post Sports

SYRACUSE – The TMP-Marian Monarchs forced a season-high
seven turnovers and cruised to a 52-0 victory over the Syracuse Bulldogs Friday
night in Syracuse.

The Monarchs (3-2, 2-1, 3-2 MCL) started slow, punting on
their first possession of the game, but Isaac Purinton intercepted the first
pass of the game by the Bulldogs, setting the Monarchs up with a short field.

The Monarchs took just two plays to put the game's first
points on the board, and after the two-point conversion, the Monarchs led 8-0
midway through the first quarter.

Syracuse (0-6, 0-3) answered with a long drive that came to
an end on fourth down in TMP territory. Two plays later, TMP’s Carson Liles
found Jackson Gillespie for the first of his three touchdown passes on the game,
putting TMP up 14-0 after the failed two-point try.

After both teams were forced to punt on their next drive,
Syracuse was pinned deep inside their own territory, and Grant Nehl broke free
for his first of two sacks on the day, this one resulting in a safety for a
16-0 TMP lead with 11:45 to play in the first half.

And again, just two plays later, Gillespie broke into the
open field for a 58-yard touchdown run, his second of three on the night, putting
TMP up 22-0 with just over two minutes gone in the second quarter.

Nash Dreiling recorded his first career interception on the
next Syracuse possession, and plays later, Liles found Nehls for a 27-yard
touchdown pass, putting TMP up 30-0 after the two-point conversion.

Following another Syracuse fumble, one of their four on the
day, TMP’s Liles found Dreiling for his first career receiving touchdown and a
38-0 TMP lead, after the conversion, with just under six minutes left in the
first half.

In the second half, TMP added a one-yard Jackson Gillespie
touchdown run and a Liles extra point to go up 45-0 and start the continuous
clock.

Earlier in the fourth, TMP finished out their scoring with a
Dreiling three-yard touchdown pass to Connor Breit as TMP closed out a 52-0
victory.

The Monarchs unofficially finished with 343 yards of
offense. Carson Liles was 7-of-12 passing for 127 yards and one touchdown.

Jackson Gillespie finished with 118 yards and three touchdowns
on 13 carries, his second straight 100-yard rushing game. 

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post SportsSYRACUSE – The TMP-Marian Monarchs forced a season-high
seven turnovers and cruised to a 52-0 victory over the Syracuse Bulldogs Friday
night in Syracuse.The Monarchs (3-2, 2-1, 3-2 MCL) started slow, punting on
their first possession of the game, but Isaac Purinton intercepted the first
pass of the game by the Bulldogs, setting the Monarchs up with a short field.The Monarchs took just two plays to put the game's first
points on the board, and after the two-point conversion, the Monarchs led 8-0
midway through the first quarter.Syracuse (0-6, 0-3) answered with a long drive that came to
an end on fourth down in TMP territory. Two plays later, TMP’s Carson Liles
found Jackson Gillespie for the first of his three touchdown passes on the game,
putting TMP up 14-0 after the failed two-point try.After both teams were forced to punt on their next drive,
Syracuse was pinned deep inside their own territory, and Grant Nehl broke free
for his first of two sacks on the day, this one resulting in a safety for a
16-0 TMP lead with 11:45 to play in the first half.And again, just two plays later, Gillespie broke into the
open field for a 58-yard touchdown run, his second of three on the night, putting
TMP up 22-0 with just over two minutes gone in the second quarter.Nash Dreiling recorded his first career interception on the
next Syracuse possession, and plays later, Liles found Nehls for a 27-yard
touchdown pass, putting TMP up 30-0 after the two-point conversion.Following another Syracuse fumble, one of their four on the
day, TMP’s Liles found Dreiling for his first career receiving touchdown and a
38-0 TMP lead, after the conversion, with just under six minutes left in the
first half.In the second half, TMP added a one-yard Jackson Gillespie
touchdown run and a Liles extra point to go up 45-0 and start the continuous
clock.Earlier in the fourth, TMP finished out their scoring with a
Dreiling three-yard touchdown pass to Connor Breit as TMP closed out a 52-0
victory.The Monarchs unofficially finished with 343 yards of
offense. Carson Liles was 7-of-12 passing for 127 yards and one touchdown.Jackson Gillespie finished with 118 yards and three touchdowns
on 13 carries, his second straight 100-yard rushing game.

🏈 Monarchs make it look easy in Syracuse

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Fort Hays State fell to Northwest Missouri State by a score of 2-0 on Friday afternoon. The Bearcats scored a pair of second half goals to take the match on their home field. NWMSU moved to 8-3-0 overall and 5-1 in the MIAA, while FHSU moved to 3-8-1 overall and 1-5-1 in the MIAA.

The Tigers had plenty of scoring opportunities, placing 10 shots on target in the match. However, they were all saved by Lily Ellis, who earned the shutout in net for the Bearcats. FHSU outshot NWMSU 20-12 overall in the match.

FHSU led the shot count in the first half 9-6. Both Ellis and Tiger keeper Hadley Ostrander had three saves in the opening half. 

Northwest Missouri broke through in the 53rd minute on a goal by Addy Armstrong. McKenna West extended the lead with a goal in the 77th minute. Both were NWMSU's only shots on goal in the second half.

Cotter led Fort Hays with six shots, three of which were on goal. Ostrander finished with three saves overall. 

Next up for Fort Hays State will be a match against Missouri Western on Sunday (Oct. 19) in St. Joseph. The match is set to begin at 1 p.m.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsMARYVILLE, Mo. — Fort Hays State fell to Northwest Missouri State by a score of 2-0 on Friday afternoon. The Bearcats scored a pair of second half goals to take the match on their home field. NWMSU moved to 8-3-0 overall and 5-1 in the MIAA, while FHSU moved to 3-8-1 overall and 1-5-1 in the MIAA.The Tigers had plenty of scoring opportunities, placing 10 shots on target in the match. However, they were all saved by Lily Ellis, who earned the shutout in net for the Bearcats. FHSU outshot NWMSU 20-12 overall in the match.FHSU led the shot count in the first half 9-6. Both Ellis and Tiger keeper Hadley Ostrander had three saves in the opening half. Northwest Missouri broke through in the 53rd minute on a goal by Addy Armstrong. McKenna West extended the lead with a goal in the 77th minute. Both were NWMSU's only shots on goal in the second half.Cotter led Fort Hays with six shots, three of which were on goal. Ostrander finished with three saves overall. Next up for Fort Hays State will be a match against Missouri Western on Sunday (Oct. 19) in St. Joseph. The match is set to begin at 1 p.m.

⚽ No. 21 Bearcats turn away Tigers with two second-half goals

#3-5A Hays High (5-1, 2-0 WAC) vs #2-5A Great Bend (6-0, 2-0) Friday, Oct. 17 - 7 p.m. Hays, Kan.

Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2551502">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a>

The Hays High Indians face-off with rival Great Bend at Hays High School.

The Panthers are the current top seed in 5A West. Hays is the current four seed.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694699014932.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>#3-5A Hays High (5-1, 2-0 WAC) vs #2-5A Great Bend (6-0, 2-0) Friday, Oct. 17 - 7 p.m. Hays, Kan.Radio:&nbsp;KFIX (96.9)&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KFIX">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Hays High Sports Network - <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2551502">CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE</a>The Hays High Indians face-off with rival Great Bend at Hays High School.The Panthers are the current top seed in 5A West. Hays is the current four seed.Kickoff is at 7
p.m. with the Hertz Rent-A-Car Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m. on 96.9 KFIX.

🎧🎥 Hays hosts Great Bend in state ranked showdown

TMP-Marian (3-2, 3-2 MCL) vs Oakley (2-3, 1-2 MCL) Friday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Hays, Kan. Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2552024">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs are on the road for the final time in district play Friday night as they travel to southwest Kansas to take on the Syracuse Bulldogs.

Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575411582384.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>TMP-Marian (3-2, 3-2 MCL) vs Oakley (2-3, 1-2 MCL) Friday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Hays, Kan. Radio:&nbsp;KHAZ (99.5)&nbsp;<a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> <a href="https://mix103fm.com/"></a>Video:&nbsp;Monarchs Sports Network&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2552024">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs are on the road for the final time in district play Friday night as they travel to southwest Kansas to take on the Syracuse Bulldogs.Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Live
coverage includes The Monarchs Sports Network and radio.

🏈🎥 TMP back on the road for district matchup with Syracuse

Friday, October 17 KAYS: Fort Hays State VB vs. Central Oklahoma, 5:45pm KKQY: Hill City FB at Stockton, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Great Bend, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Syracuse, 6:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, October 17 KAYS: Fort Hays State VB vs. Central Oklahoma, 5:45pm KKQY: Hill City FB at Stockton, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Great Bend, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Syracuse, 6:30pmSaturday, October 18 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Northwest Missouri State, 12:30pmSunday, October 19 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Los Vegas Raiders, 11:00am

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State Men's Soccer reached 10 wins for the 12th time in 14 full seasons with a dominating 4-0 win over Newman on Thursday night. The No. 6 ranked Tigers, now 10-0-2 overall and 6-0-0 in the GAC, reached what has become a common standard in their still fairly young program history. The Jets, receiving votes in the latest national poll, moved to 5-3-4 overall and 2-2-2 in the GAC.

Fort Hays State extended its program record for most consecutive games without a loss to start a season to 12. The Tigers also recorded their third straight shutout, all by multiple goals, and now have nine shutouts overall for the season.

Fort Hays State established an early lead in the first half, with Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye scoring in the 3rd minute. Joseph Street had a throw into the box that found the back of Federico Heinrich's head and then the foot of Ndiaye in the box as he threaded home a shot through traffic. The Tigers maintained pressure in the first half with a 13-4 lead in shots, including a goal by Bastian Carlman in the 33rd minute when Tadhg Walsh intercepted a pass and put the ball forward to Carlman who found the net. FHSU led 2-0 at the break.

Fort Hays State extended its lead in the second half with Carlman's second goal of the match in the 57th minute, assisted by Heinrich. Tonnes Daland capped the scoring with his first goal for the Tigers in the 72nd minute going all the way from midfield to win a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper. Despite Newman's six corner kick opportunities in the second half, the Jets were unable to capitalize. FHSU won the shot battle 17-9 overall. Carlman led the Tigers with five shots.

Payton Roehrich and D'Alessandro Sosa posted a combined shutout, Roehrich going the first 80 minutes and then Sosa the final 10. Roehrich recorded two saves. Newman goalkeeper Francisco Pinochet had four saves for the evening.

Fort Hays State now preps for a key battle on the road at Northeastern State on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. in Tahlequah, Okla. The RiverHawks are 6-4-2 overall and 3-3-0 in the GAC.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760695842797.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Jaxson Webb" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Jaxson Webb</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State Men's Soccer reached 10 wins for the 12th time in 14 full seasons with a dominating 4-0 win over Newman on Thursday night. The No. 6 ranked Tigers, now 10-0-2 overall and 6-0-0 in the GAC, reached what has become a common standard in their still fairly young program history. The Jets, receiving votes in the latest national poll, moved to 5-3-4 overall and 2-2-2 in the GAC.Fort Hays State extended its program record for most consecutive games without a loss to start a season to 12. The Tigers also recorded their third straight shutout, all by multiple goals, and now have nine shutouts overall for the season.Fort Hays State established an early lead in the first half, with Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye scoring in the 3rd minute. Joseph Street had a throw into the box that found the back of Federico Heinrich's head and then the foot of Ndiaye in the box as he threaded home a shot through traffic. The Tigers maintained pressure in the first half with a 13-4 lead in shots, including a goal by Bastian Carlman in the 33rd minute when Tadhg Walsh intercepted a pass and put the ball forward to Carlman who found the net. FHSU led 2-0 at the break.Fort Hays State extended its lead in the second half with Carlman's second goal of the match in the 57th minute, assisted by Heinrich. Tonnes Daland capped the scoring with his first goal for the Tigers in the 72nd minute going all the way from midfield to win a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper. Despite Newman's six corner kick opportunities in the second half, the Jets were unable to capitalize. FHSU won the shot battle 17-9 overall. Carlman led the Tigers with five shots.Payton Roehrich and D'Alessandro Sosa posted a combined shutout, Roehrich going the first 80 minutes and then Sosa the final 10. Roehrich recorded two saves. Newman goalkeeper Francisco Pinochet had four saves for the evening.Fort Hays State now preps for a key battle on the road at Northeastern State on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. in Tahlequah, Okla. The RiverHawks are 6-4-2 overall and 3-3-0 in the GAC.

⚽ No. 6 Tigers reach 10-win mark, shutout Jets 

HAYS - Garden City put an exclamation mark on its undefeated conference soccer championship Thursday with a 3-1 victory over Hays High on the Indians’ home field.

Hays High led at halftime on a Brecken Otte goal before Garden City outscored the Indians 3-0 in the second half for the victory that moved them to 13-1-1 on the season. The Buffaloes won the Western Athletic Conference championship with a 7-0-1 record.

Following the contest, Hays High (6-8 overall, 2-6 WAC) honored seven seniors in their final home game: Erik Cisneros, Eduardo Maldonado, Kal Lonsdale, Chase Zadina, Jacob Hemphill, Andres Cisneros-Salas and Jhonnathan Hernandez.

The Indians will close out their regular season Tuesday at Hesston, then look ahead to postseason and the Class 5A playoffs.

SubmittedHAYS - Garden City put an exclamation mark on its undefeated conference soccer championship Thursday with a 3-1 victory over Hays High on the Indians’ home field.Hays High led at halftime on a Brecken Otte goal before Garden City outscored the Indians 3-0 in the second half for the victory that moved them to 13-1-1 on the season. The Buffaloes won the Western Athletic Conference championship with a 7-0-1 record.Following the contest, Hays High (6-8 overall, 2-6 WAC) honored seven seniors in their final home game: Erik Cisneros, Eduardo Maldonado, Kal Lonsdale, Chase Zadina, Jacob Hemphill, Andres Cisneros-Salas and Jhonnathan Hernandez.The Indians will close out their regular season Tuesday at Hesston, then look ahead to postseason and the Class 5A playoffs.

⚽ Indians fall to Garden City on Senior Da

JUNCTION CITY – The Hays High volleyball team
picked up a pair of close wins in Junction City Thursday night. The Indians
defeated Topeka High in three sets then knocked off the host Bluejays in two.

HHS def. Topeka High (25-23, 20-25, 25-22)
HHS def. Junction City (25-17, 27-25)

The Indians
are in Great Bend for Saturday’s Western Athletic Conference Tournament.

Hays Post SportsJUNCTION CITY – The Hays High volleyball team
picked up a pair of close wins in Junction City Thursday night. The Indians
defeated Topeka High in three sets then knocked off the host Bluejays in two.HHS def. Topeka High (25-23, 20-25, 25-22)
HHS def. Junction City (25-17, 27-25)HHS improved to 22-9 on the season. The Indians
are in Great Bend for Saturday’s Western Athletic Conference Tournament.

🏐 HHS wins twice in Junction City, now 22-9

LIBERAL – The Hays High boys and girls cross
country teams both finished fourth at the Western Athletic Conference meet Thursday
in Liberal.

Sophomore Blayden Werth was the Indians highest
place finisher, coming in ninth in the boys race with a time of 18:06.24. He
was the only HHS runner to finish in the top 20.

Freshman Alexa Cooley paced the Indians girls
with a 10th-place finish after a time of 18:25.40. Fellow Freshman Avrie
Branaman finished 17th (19:22.76), senior Aralen Maupin placed 18th (19:23.17
and freshman Kiana Sun was 20th (19:27.69.

Great Bend won the girls team title with 31
points, 15 seconds less than Dodge City. Great Bend freshman Decora Schroeter
won the girls individual title with a time of 16:20.23.

Hays Post SportsLIBERAL – The Hays High boys and girls cross
country teams both finished fourth at the Western Athletic Conference meet Thursday
in Liberal.Sophomore Blayden Werth was the Indians highest
place finisher, coming in ninth in the boys race with a time of 18:06.24. He
was the only HHS runner to finish in the top 20.Freshman Alexa Cooley paced the Indians girls
with a 10th-place finish after a time of 18:25.40. Fellow Freshman Avrie
Branaman finished 17th (19:22.76), senior Aralen Maupin placed 18th (19:23.17
and freshman Kiana Sun was 20th (19:27.69.Great Bend won the girls team title with 31
points, 15 seconds less than Dodge City. Great Bend freshman Decora Schroeter
won the girls individual title with a time of 16:20.23.

👟 HHS boys and girls finish fourth at WAC meet

HOXIE – The TMP-Marian boys and girls cross
country teams both finished fifth at Thursday’s Hoxie Cross Country Invitational.
Hoxie won the girls team title with 29 points and easily outdistanced second
place Quinter by 50 points. Quinter won the boys race with 25 points, 53 less than
Oakley. Trego finished third with 82 points.

Mattias Marintzer paced the Monarch boys with an
11th place finish with a time of 18:44.27. Grace Schmeidler led the TMP girls
with a 24th place finish (25:23.70).

Ellis senior Avery Boydston won the girls race
with a time of 19:21.81. Railer freshman Taryn Boydston was second (19:38.40).
Plainville sophomore Brilynn Trumpp finished fourth (20:46.30), Trego senior
Kallan Rothchild placed eighth (21:53.84) and Golden Eagle freshman Kenadie
Rothchild came in 10th place (22:47.61).

Hays Post SportsHOXIE – The TMP-Marian boys and girls cross
country teams both finished fifth at Thursday’s Hoxie Cross Country Invitational.
Hoxie won the girls team title with 29 points and easily outdistanced second
place Quinter by 50 points. Quinter won the boys race with 25 points, 53 less than
Oakley. Trego finished third with 82 points.Mattias Marintzer paced the Monarch boys with an
11th place finish with a time of 18:44.27. Grace Schmeidler led the TMP girls
with a 24th place finish (25:23.70).Ellis senior Avery Boydston won the girls race
with a time of 19:21.81. Railer freshman Taryn Boydston was second (19:38.40).
Plainville sophomore Brilynn Trumpp finished fourth (20:46.30), Trego senior
Kallan Rothchild placed eighth (21:53.84) and Golden Eagle freshman Kenadie
Rothchild came in 10th place (22:47.61).

👟 TMP-Marian boys and girls fifth at Hoxie Invite

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, October 16 noneFriday, October 17 KAYS: Fort Hays State VB vs. Central Oklahoma, 5:45pm KKQY: Hill City FB at Stockton, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Great Bend, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Syracuse, 6:30pmSaturday, October 18 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Northwest Missouri State, 12:30pmSunday, October 19 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Los Vegas Raiders, 11:00am

LIBERAL - Another tough conference match with a Class 6A heavyweight resulted in another one-goal loss for the Hays High boys' soccer team Tuesday.

Liberal scored two first-half goals en route to the 2-1 decision in Western Athletic Conference action to move to 10-2 overall and 4-2 in the WAC.

Hays High got back within one late in the game on an Ivan Maldonado header off a corner kick.

The Indians once again put up another strong defensive effort against the Redskins with eight saves by goalkeeper Cedric Durr but couldn't get the equalizer.

Hays High (6-7 overall, 2-5 WAC) will try to get back to .500 Thursday when it entertains Garden City for Senior Night at the HHS field.

The Buffaloes (12-1-1, 6-0-1) have already clinched the WAC title with their bend-don't-break season that has featured six one-goal victories and a tie, including a 2-1  match with Hays High last month.

The Indians would like to flip that result Thursday and send their seniors out in style in the final game on their home field.

Starting time is 4:30 p.m. for the junior varsity, followed by the varsity. 

SubmittedLIBERAL - Another tough conference match with a Class 6A heavyweight resulted in another one-goal loss for the Hays High boys' soccer team Tuesday.Liberal scored two first-half goals en route to the 2-1 decision in Western Athletic Conference action to move to 10-2 overall and 4-2 in the WAC.Hays High got back within one late in the game on an Ivan Maldonado header off a corner kick.The Indians once again put up another strong defensive effort against the Redskins with eight saves by goalkeeper Cedric Durr but couldn't get the equalizer.Hays High (6-7 overall, 2-5 WAC) will try to get back to .500 Thursday when it entertains Garden City for Senior Night at the HHS field.The Buffaloes (12-1-1, 6-0-1) have already clinched the WAC title with their bend-don't-break season that has featured six one-goal victories and a tie, including a 2-1 match with Hays High last month.The Indians would like to flip that result Thursday and send their seniors out in style in the final game on their home field.Starting time is 4:30 p.m. for the junior varsity, followed by the varsity.

⚽ Senior Night Thursday for Indian soccer

Several area teams remained ranked in the latest Kansas Volleyball Association rankings.

Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 13.

Victoria (28-5) dropped a spot to sixth in 1A Division 2. Quinter (22-10) moved up one spot to No. 8 in 1A Division 1.

One team from the Western Athletic Conference is ranked.. Great Bend entered the 5A poll at No. 10.

One Mid-Continent League team is ranked. Oakley (31-2) is fourth in 2A.

Regional tournaments will be held on Monday, October 20 with the sub-state tournaments on Saturday, October 25. State tournaments are set for October 30-November 1.

Class 6A&nbsp; 1. Mill Valley 25-4 (2) 2. Blue Valley West 24-4 (1) 3. Olathe West 21-7 (3) 4. Olathe Northwest 25-5 (4) 5. Blue Valley North 18-9 (5) 6. Washburn Rural 21-4 (6) 7. Manhattan 23-8 (7) 8. Shawnee Mission Northwest 20-8 (9) 9. Gardner-Edgerton 23-9 (NR) 10. Wichita Northwest 22-6 (NR)

Class 5A&nbsp; 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 25-5 (1) 2. Blue Valley Southwest 27-4 (2) 3. Maize South 30-3 (3) 4. Bishop Carroll 33-1 (4) 5. St. James Academy 22-8 (5) 6. Lansing 26-7 (6) 7. Andover Central 22-10 (7) 8. De Soto 21-10 (8) 9. Goddard-Eisenhower 18-10 (9) 10. Great Bend 19-9 (NR)

Class 4A 1. Clay Center 34-2 (1) 2. Andale 25-1 (2) 3. Hayden 23-7 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 5-21 (4) 5. McPherson 28-5 (7) 6. Chanute 33-1 (6) 7. Rock Creek 28-6 (5) 8. Circle 21-10 (NR) 9. Paola 23-7 (9) 10. Eudora 24-10 (8)

Class 3A&nbsp; 1. Silver Lake 34-1 (1) 2. Holton 28-8 (2) 3. Halstead 28-5 (3) 4. Hoisington 29-4 (4) 5. Beloit 23-8 (5) 6. Trinity Academy 21-5 (7) 7. Maranatha Christian Academy 33-4 (8) 8. Holcomb 32-4 (6) 9. Garden Plain 25-8 (NR) 10. Hesston 21-12 (9)

Class 2A 1. Ellinwood 35-0 (1) 2. Hillsboro 26-9 (2) 3. Moundridge 32-2 (3) 4. Oakley 31-2 (4) 5. Medicine Lodge 29-4 (5) 6. Valley Heights 23-8 (7) 7. Rossville 23-13 (6) 8. Jefferson County North 35-4 (8) 9. Sedgwick 25-10 (9) 10. Berean Academy 25-7 (10)

Class 1A – Division 1&nbsp; 1. Little River 33-2 (1) 2. Centralia 27-7 (2) 3. Wabaunsee 28-5 (3) 4. South Gray 29-3 (4) 5. Rock Hills 33-1 (6) 6. Spearville 27-6 (5) 7. Goessel 24-10 (7) 8. Quinter 22-10 (9) 9. Greeley County 21-10 (8) 10. Onaga 17-11 (10)

Class 1A – Division 2&nbsp; 1. Ingalls 28-5 (2) 2. Marais des Cygnes Valley 34-2 (3) 3. Linn 25-5 (6) 4. Hanover 25-7 (1) 5. Argonia 36-1 (4) 6. Victoria 28-5 (5) 7. Cheylin 25-8 (7) 8. Axtell 22-13 (10) 9. Dighton 22-11 (9) 10. Bucklin 20-11 (NR)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694203728754.png" alt="Kansas Volleyball Association image" />
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 </figure>Hays Post SportsSeveral area teams remained ranked in the latest Kansas Volleyball Association rankings.Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 13.Victoria (28-5) dropped a spot to sixth in 1A Division 2. Quinter (22-10) moved up one spot to No. 8 in 1A Division 1.One team from the Western Athletic Conference is ranked.. Great Bend entered the 5A poll at No. 10.One Mid-Continent League team is ranked. Oakley (31-2) is fourth in 2A.Regional tournaments will be held on Monday, October 20 with the sub-state tournaments on Saturday, October 25. State tournaments are set for October 30-November 1. Class 6A&nbsp; 1. Mill Valley 25-4 (2) 2. Blue Valley West 24-4 (1) 3. Olathe West 21-7 (3) 4. Olathe Northwest 25-5 (4) 5. Blue Valley North 18-9 (5) 6. Washburn Rural 21-4 (6) 7. Manhattan 23-8 (7) 8. Shawnee Mission Northwest 20-8 (9) 9. Gardner-Edgerton 23-9 (NR) 10. Wichita Northwest 22-6 (NR)Class 5A&nbsp; 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 25-5 (1) 2. Blue Valley Southwest 27-4 (2) 3. Maize South 30-3 (3) 4. Bishop Carroll 33-1 (4) 5. St. James Academy 22-8 (5) 6. Lansing 26-7 (6) 7. Andover Central 22-10 (7) 8. De Soto 21-10 (8) 9. Goddard-Eisenhower 18-10 (9) 10. Great Bend 19-9 (NR)Class 4A 1. Clay Center 34-2 (1) 2. Andale 25-1 (2) 3. Hayden 23-7 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 5-21 (4) 5. McPherson 28-5 (7) 6. Chanute 33-1 (6) 7. Rock Creek 28-6 (5) 8. Circle 21-10 (NR) 9. Paola 23-7 (9) 10. Eudora 24-10 (8)Class 3A&nbsp; 1. Silver Lake 34-1 (1) 2. Holton 28-8 (2) 3. Halstead 28-5 (3) 4. Hoisington 29-4 (4) 5. Beloit 23-8 (5) 6. Trinity Academy 21-5 (7) 7. Maranatha Christian Academy 33-4 (8) 8. Holcomb 32-4 (6) 9. Garden Plain 25-8 (NR) 10. Hesston 21-12 (9)Class 2A 1. Ellinwood 35-0 (1) 2. Hillsboro 26-9 (2) 3. Moundridge 32-2 (3) 4. Oakley 31-2 (4) 5. Medicine Lodge 29-4 (5) 6. Valley Heights 23-8 (7) 7. Rossville 23-13 (6) 8. Jefferson County North 35-4 (8) 9. Sedgwick 25-10 (9) 10. Berean Academy 25-7 (10)Class 1A – Division 1&nbsp; 1. Little River 33-2 (1) 2. Centralia 27-7 (2) 3. Wabaunsee 28-5 (3) 4. South Gray 29-3 (4) 5. Rock Hills 33-1 (6) 6. Spearville 27-6 (5) 7. Goessel 24-10 (7) 8. Quinter 22-10 (9) 9. Greeley County 21-10 (8) 10. Onaga 17-11 (10)Class 1A – Division 2&nbsp; 1. Ingalls 28-5 (2) 2. Marais des Cygnes Valley 34-2 (3) 3. Linn 25-5 (6) 4. Hanover 25-7 (1) 5. Argonia 36-1 (4) 6. Victoria 28-5 (5) 7. Cheylin 25-8 (7) 8. Axtell 22-13 (10) 9. Dighton 22-11 (9) 10. Bucklin 20-11 (NR)

🏐 Several area teams ranked in latest Kansas Volleyball Association poll

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will finally get to see what their offense looks like when Rashee Rice joins fellow wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown on the field for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Rice returned to practice Wednesday after his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, a punishment that was handed down for causing a high-speed wreck on a Dallas highway in March 2024 that injured several people.

He rejoins an offense that just scored 30 points on the Detroit Lions last week and is starting to find its swagger again.

“He's going to want to be out there every single play. That's the mentality he has,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “It's going to be our job as coaches and teammates to build him back the right way, but it's going to be hard to keep him off the field.”

That's a good problem given how long the Chiefs have waited to get their top three wide receivers on the field together.

It was the vision of Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid going back more than a year, when they signed Brown in free agency and drafted Worthy in the first round. But the plan went amiss almost from the start, when Brown hurt his shoulder on the first play of preseason — last preseason — and it kept him out until December.

By that time, Rice had torn ligaments in his knee, sidelining him the rest of the season. The freak injury occurred when Mahomes threw an interception and was trying to make a tackle, and instead collided with his wide receiver's right knee.

After undergoing surgery, Rice managed to get back on the field for the Chiefs' offseason program, and he was able to take part in training camp. But then the NFL handed down its suspension, keeping Rice away from the team for the first six weeks.

Worthy hurt his shoulder in the season opener, causing him to miss a couple of games as well.

Now, all three of the wide receivers are healthy and available, and it seems the biggest question is whether there are enough opportunities to go around. The Chiefs also have gotten good production from JuJu Smith-Schuster, and tight end Travis Kelce has had a resurgent season after spending the past eight months getting into better shape.

“Everybody eats,” Worthy said with a smile, pointing out that Rice's return also means “more eyes going to somebody else.”

“I feel like everybody in this offense can make a play or go win one on one. It's another explosive guy,” Worthy added.

Rice brings a different look to the offense than Brown or Worthy. He has the size and physicality to catch passes near the line of scrimmage and make yards after contact. It's a similar set of skills to Smith-Schuster, though Rice is younger and faster.

“Listen, I think he's excited to be back in and going,” said Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who declined to say whether he'd have any snap count on Rice in his first game back. “You know, I think getting through practices here will be good for him to get back in the swing of things. We'll see how everything goes from there. He's been working hard. He's in good shape.”

While the Chiefs expect to have their full complement of wide receivers, they could be without left tackle Josh Simmons for the second consecutive game. He was a late scratch from last week's win over Detroit with what the team called “personal reasons,” and Reid declined to address his status when asked about it multiple times Wednesday.

“Veach is handling everything there,” Reid said. “We'll leave it at that.”

Simmons' absence means Jaylon Moore is expected to start again at left tackle. He signed a two-year, $30 million deal in free agency with the expectation of starting before the Chiefs drafted Simmons in the first round. Now, he is getting his chance.

“He's a competitive kid,” Reid said. “He did come here to step in, and he's always ready. He practices a third of the practices because (offensive line coach) Andy (Heck) rotates him in there. I thought he did a nice job the other night. He played well. We have a lot of trust in him. Most of all, the guys around him have a lot of trust in him.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760610530829.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up as head coach Andy Reid, left, watches before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will finally get to see what their offense looks like when Rashee Rice joins fellow wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown on the field for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.Rice returned to practice Wednesday after his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, a punishment that was handed down for causing a high-speed wreck on a Dallas highway in March 2024 that injured several people.He rejoins an offense that just scored 30 points on the Detroit Lions last week and is starting to find its swagger again.“He's going to want to be out there every single play. That's the mentality he has,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “It's going to be our job as coaches and teammates to build him back the right way, but it's going to be hard to keep him off the field.”That's a good problem given how long the Chiefs have waited to get their top three wide receivers on the field together.It was the vision of Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid going back more than a year, when they signed Brown in free agency and drafted Worthy in the first round. But the plan went amiss almost from the start, when Brown hurt his shoulder on the first play of preseason — last preseason — and it kept him out until December.By that time, Rice had torn ligaments in his knee, sidelining him the rest of the season. The freak injury occurred when Mahomes threw an interception and was trying to make a tackle, and instead collided with his wide receiver's right knee.After undergoing surgery, Rice managed to get back on the field for the Chiefs' offseason program, and he was able to take part in training camp. But then the NFL handed down its suspension, keeping Rice away from the team for the first six weeks.Worthy hurt his shoulder in the season opener, causing him to miss a couple of games as well.Now, all three of the wide receivers are healthy and available, and it seems the biggest question is whether there are enough opportunities to go around. The Chiefs also have gotten good production from JuJu Smith-Schuster, and tight end Travis Kelce has had a resurgent season after spending the past eight months getting into better shape.“Everybody eats,” Worthy said with a smile, pointing out that Rice's return also means “more eyes going to somebody else.”“I feel like everybody in this offense can make a play or go win one on one. It's another explosive guy,” Worthy added.Rice brings a different look to the offense than Brown or Worthy. He has the size and physicality to catch passes near the line of scrimmage and make yards after contact. It's a similar set of skills to Smith-Schuster, though Rice is younger and faster.“Listen, I think he's excited to be back in and going,” said Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who declined to say whether he'd have any snap count on Rice in his first game back. “You know, I think getting through practices here will be good for him to get back in the swing of things. We'll see how everything goes from there. He's been working hard. He's in good shape.”While the Chiefs expect to have their full complement of wide receivers, they could be without left tackle Josh Simmons for the second consecutive game. He was a late scratch from last week's win over Detroit with what the team called “personal reasons,” and Reid declined to address his status when asked about it multiple times Wednesday.“Veach is handling everything there,” Reid said. “We'll leave it at that.”Simmons' absence means Jaylon Moore is expected to start again at left tackle. He signed a two-year, $30 million deal in free agency with the expectation of starting before the Chiefs drafted Simmons in the first round. Now, he is getting his chance.“He's a competitive kid,” Reid said. “He did come here to step in, and he's always ready. He practices a third of the practices because (offensive line coach) Andy (Heck) rotates him in there. I thought he did a nice job the other night. He played well. We have a lot of trust in him. Most of all, the guys around him have a lot of trust in him.”

🏈 Chiefs' offense gets a boost as Rashee Rice returns from suspension

Wednesday, October 15 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold, 6:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Wednesday, October 15 KAYS: Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold, 6:00pmThursday, October 16 noneFriday, October 17 KAYS: Fort Hays State VB vs. Central Oklahoma, 5:45pm KKQY: Hill City FB at Stockton, 6:00pm KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Great Bend, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB at Syracuse, 6:30pmSaturday, October 18 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Northwest Missouri State, 12:30pmSunday, October 19 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Los Vegas Raiders, 11:00am

Fort Hays State Tiger football coach Chris Brown, running back Curtis Douglas and defensive back Keiyon Turner spoke to the media Tuesday before the Tigers travel to Northwest Missouri State on Saturday.

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