Members of the Junction City Blue Jay wrestling team competed in the Class 6A State Tournament on Saturday at Hartman Arena in Park City.&nbsp;

Three of&nbsp; the Blue Jays placed. They included Ezekiel Witt who finished fourth in the 106 pound weight class, Kayden Blake fourth at 120 pounds and CJ Neuman fifth at 145 pounds.

Goddard won the team title with 179 points. Junction City finished 28th with 29 points.

Members of the Junction City Blue Jay wrestling team competed in the Class 6A State Tournament on Saturday at Hartman Arena in Park City.&nbsp;Three of&nbsp; the Blue Jays placed. They included Ezekiel Witt who finished fourth in the 106 pound weight class, Kayden Blake fourth at 120 pounds and CJ Neuman fifth at 145 pounds.Goddard won the team title with 179 points. Junction City finished 28th with 29 points.

Three Blue Jays place in state wrestling

WACO, Texas (AP) — No. 7 Baylor has extended the nation's longest current streak of consecutive regular-season women's conference titles to 11 with an 85-49 victory over Kansas State. 

Queen Egbo scored 19 points and NaLyssa Smith added 16 as Baylor clinched at least a share of its 12th overall Big 12 regular-season title. Moon Ursin scored all 15 of her points in the first half. The Lady Bears have beaten the Wildcats 36 consecutive times. Rachel Ranke scored nine points for Kansas State.

WACO, Texas (AP) — No. 7 Baylor has extended the nation's longest current streak of consecutive regular-season women's conference titles to 11 with an 85-49 victory over Kansas State. Queen Egbo scored 19 points and NaLyssa Smith added 16 as Baylor clinched at least a share of its 12th overall Big 12 regular-season title. Moon Ursin scored all 15 of her points in the first half. The Lady Bears have beaten the Wildcats 36 consecutive times. Rachel Ranke scored nine points for Kansas State.

Baylor women clinch Big 12 title with win over Kansas State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Sean McNeil scored 16 points and No. 10 West Virginia used a two big second-half runs to beat Kansas State 65-43 on Saturday. Derek Culver added 11 points for West Virginia (17-6, 10-4 Big 12). Davion Bradford scored 11 points, and Mike McGuirl had 10 for Kansas State (7-19, 3-14). The Wildcats were held to their second-lowest points total of the season. West Virginia scored the first seven points of the second half. Jordan McCabe, who started the game in place of leading scorer Miles McBride, then scored all seven of his points during a 17-0 run that gave the Mountaineers their largest lead, 59-34 with 5:14 remaining.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Sean McNeil scored 16 points and No. 10 West Virginia used a two big second-half runs to beat Kansas State 65-43 on Saturday. Derek Culver added 11 points for West Virginia (17-6, 10-4 Big 12). Davion Bradford scored 11 points, and Mike McGuirl had 10 for Kansas State (7-19, 3-14). The Wildcats were held to their second-lowest points total of the season. West Virginia scored the first seven points of the second half. Jordan McCabe, who started the game in place of leading scorer Miles McBride, then scored all seven of his points during a 17-0 run that gave the Mountaineers their largest lead, 59-34 with 5:14 remaining.

McNeil leads West Virginia past Kansas State

The Junction City wrestling team has six Blue Jays competing at 6A state Saturday from Park City.&nbsp;

Rd. 1 - Witt def. Lawrence (Olathe North) by decision 3-1.

Semifinals - Witt is def. by Morrison (Washburn Rural) by fall (1:15).

Consolation Semifinal - Witt def. Honas (Lawrence) by major decision 9-1.

Rd. 1 - Blake is def. by Vasquez (Olathe North) by decision 6-2.

Consolation Rd. 1 - Blake def. Jenkinson (SM East) by decision 2-1.&nbsp;

Consolation Semifinal - Blake def. Shields (Free State) by decision 4-3.

Rd. 1 - Neuman is def. by Samuelson (Olathe North) by decision 4-2.

Consolation Rd. 1 - Neuman def. Hernandez (Dodge City) by major decision 11-2.

Consolation Semifinal - Neuman is def. by Thomas (Olathe South) by decision 4-2.

Rd. 1 - Bohanan is def. by Hyland (Blue Valley) by major decision 11-3.

Consolation Rd. 1 - Bohanan is def. by Knudsen (Olathe South) by SV-1 4-2.

Rd. 1 - Zinkan is def. by Conover (Olathe Northwest) by fall (3:13).

Consolation Rd. 1 - Zinkan is def. by Loya (Dodge City) by fall (2:32).

Rd. 1 - Peterson is def. by Lowe (Blue Valley West) by decision 8-2.&nbsp;

Consolation Rd. 1 - Peters on is def. by Lahmeyer (Olathe North) by fall (3:46)

The Junction City wrestling team has six Blue Jays competing at 6A state Saturday from Park City.&nbsp;106, Ezekiel Witt -&nbsp;Rd. 1 - Witt def. Lawrence (Olathe North) by decision 3-1.Semifinals - Witt is def. by Morrison (Washburn Rural) by fall (1:15).Consolation Semifinal - Witt def. Honas (Lawrence) by major decision 9-1.120, Kayden Blake -Rd. 1 - Blake is def. by Vasquez (Olathe North) by decision 6-2.Consolation Rd. 1 - Blake def. Jenkinson (SM East) by decision 2-1.&nbsp;Consolation Semifinal - Blake def. Shields (Free State) by decision 4-3.145, CJ Neuman -&nbsp;Rd. 1 - Neuman is def. by Samuelson (Olathe North) by decision 4-2.Consolation Rd. 1 - Neuman def. Hernandez (Dodge City) by major decision 11-2.Consolation Semifinal - Neuman is def. by Thomas (Olathe South) by decision 4-2.152, Griffin Bohanan -Rd. 1 - Bohanan is def. by Hyland (Blue Valley) by major decision 11-3.Consolation Rd. 1 - Bohanan is def. by Knudsen (Olathe South) by SV-1 4-2.195, Isaiah Zinkan -&nbsp;Rd. 1 - Zinkan is def. by Conover (Olathe Northwest) by fall (3:13).Consolation Rd. 1 - Zinkan is def. by Loya (Dodge City) by fall (2:32).220, Judah Peterson -&nbsp;Rd. 1 - Peterson is def. by Lowe (Blue Valley West) by decision 8-2.&nbsp;Consolation Rd. 1 - Peters on is def. by Lahmeyer (Olathe North) by fall (3:46)

JCHS State Wrestling Updates

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. - The Junction City Blue Jays closed out the more than 40-year history of Shenk Gym with a win on Saturday afternoon with a 68-57 win over Topeka High.&nbsp;

The Trojans started out quickly, grabbing a six point lead after the first quarter, but Junction City would rally to within one at halftime. In the second half the Blue Jays would find their stride, leading by as many as 14 and outscoring Topeka 44-32 in the final two quarters.&nbsp;

Howard Johnson paced the Blue Jays with 22 points. Chris Dixon and Seth Clark each added in 17 points, and Terrence Tedder scored 10.&nbsp;

Topeka High got a game-high 25 points from Jalen Smith. Jayden Leesman added 13 and 9 came from Isiah Esquibel.&nbsp;

Junction City improved to 9-11 on the season and advances to play top-seeded Lawrence Free State in the Sub-State semifinal round on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in Lawrence.&nbsp;

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. - The Junction City Blue Jays closed out the more than 40-year history of Shenk Gym with a win on Saturday afternoon with a 68-57 win over Topeka High.&nbsp;The Trojans started out quickly, grabbing a six point lead after the first quarter, but Junction City would rally to within one at halftime. In the second half the Blue Jays would find their stride, leading by as many as 14 and outscoring Topeka 44-32 in the final two quarters.&nbsp;Howard Johnson paced the Blue Jays with 22 points. Chris Dixon and Seth Clark each added in 17 points, and Terrence Tedder scored 10.&nbsp;Topeka High got a game-high 25 points from Jalen Smith. Jayden Leesman added 13 and 9 came from Isiah Esquibel.&nbsp;Junction City improved to 9-11 on the season and advances to play top-seeded Lawrence Free State in the Sub-State semifinal round on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in Lawrence.&nbsp;

Blue Jays Close out Shenk Gym with Win

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. - The Junction City Lady Jays saw their historic 2020-2021 season come to a close on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Lawrence Free State Firebirds 50-26.&nbsp;

The Lady Jays were dealt a tough hand before tip-off, being without seniors Dorian Robinson and Lucy Rivera due to illness, and their absence proved to be significant.&nbsp;

Free State jumped out to an 11-0 lead to start the game, but JCHS climbed back to within 13-10 early in the second quarter before Free State would go on a 13-3 run to close the first half.&nbsp;

Mellana Davis tallied 20 of JC's 26 points in the loss. Arianna Gold netted 4 points and Ava Deguzman 2.&nbsp;

The loss ended a season in which JCHS saw seven victories, its most wins since 2013. It also ended the Lady Jays careers of three seniors who will go on to collegiate basketball at the community college level.&nbsp;

Junction City ends the year at 7-13 overall.&nbsp;

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. - The Junction City Lady Jays saw their historic 2020-2021 season come to a close on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Lawrence Free State Firebirds 50-26.&nbsp;The Lady Jays were dealt a tough hand before tip-off, being without seniors Dorian Robinson and Lucy Rivera due to illness, and their absence proved to be significant.&nbsp;Free State jumped out to an 11-0 lead to start the game, but JCHS climbed back to within 13-10 early in the second quarter before Free State would go on a 13-3 run to close the first half.&nbsp;Mellana Davis tallied 20 of JC's 26 points in the loss. Arianna Gold netted 4 points and Ava Deguzman 2.&nbsp;The loss ended a season in which JCHS saw seven victories, its most wins since 2013. It also ended the Lady Jays careers of three seniors who will go on to collegiate basketball at the community college level.&nbsp;Junction City ends the year at 7-13 overall.&nbsp;

Lady Jays fall in Sub-State

Saint Xavier defeated Southern Cloud 42-41 in overtime in a Class 1A Division II boys basketball first-round substate tournament game Friday night at the Bradley Gym. Heston Janke scored 30 points for Saint Xavier.

The Rams will now play top-seeded Natoma in a semifinal round game next Friday at 8 p.m. at the tournament host site in Wakefield. Natoma had a first-round bye.

Saint Xavier defeated Southern Cloud 42-41 in overtime in a Class 1A Division II boys basketball first-round substate tournament game Friday night at the Bradley Gym. Heston Janke scored 30 points for Saint Xavier.The Rams will now play top-seeded Natoma in a semifinal round game next Friday at 8 p.m. at the tournament host site in Wakefield. Natoma had a first-round bye.

Saint X advances in boys basketball substate

TJ Lindsay of Junction City High School has qualified for the Class 6A State Bowling Tournament on March 5th at the Northrock Lanes in Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lindsay was one of four individual qualifiers from competition at the Class 6A Regional Tournament in Topeka on Friday. In the regional the top two teams and top four individual qualifiers from the pool of other teams advance to state.

From the regional Washburn Rural&nbsp; and Wichita Heights advance on the boys side while Washburn Rural and Manhattan advance on the girls side. No one else from the Lady Jay or Blue Jay teams qualified for state.

TJ Lindsay of Junction City High School has qualified for the Class 6A State Bowling Tournament on March 5th at the Northrock Lanes in Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lindsay was one of four individual qualifiers from competition at the Class 6A Regional Tournament in Topeka on Friday. In the regional the top two teams and top four individual qualifiers from the pool of other teams advance to state.From the regional Washburn Rural&nbsp; and Wichita Heights advance on the boys side while Washburn Rural and Manhattan advance on the girls side. No one else from the Lady Jay or Blue Jay teams qualified for state.

One Blue Jay qualifies for state bowling

Six members of the Junction City Blue Jay wrestling team will participate in Class 6A State Wrestling Tournament on Saturday at Hartman Arena in Park City.

They include CJ Neumann at 145 pounds, Isaiah Zinken 195, Kayden Blake 120, Griffin Bohannan 152, Judah Peterson 220 and Ezekiel Witt at 106 pounds.

Six members of the Junction City Blue Jay wrestling team will participate in Class 6A State Wrestling Tournament on Saturday at Hartman Arena in Park City.They include CJ Neumann at 145 pounds, Isaiah Zinken 195, Kayden Blake 120, Griffin Bohannan 152, Judah Peterson 220 and Ezekiel Witt at 106 pounds.

Blue Jays will compete at Class 6A State Wrestling 

Wichita State has agreed in principle to a five-year deal with men's basketball coach Isaac Brown. The longtime assistant took over as interim coach at the beginning of the season and took a program in chaos to the top of the American Athletic Conference. 

The Shockers haven’t lost since Jan. 21, ripping off five wins in a row while navigating COVID-19 pauses within other programs that have forced four postponements. The team is expected to land an NCAA Tournament berth and is hoping to wrap up a league championship, too.

Wichita State has agreed in principle to a five-year deal with men's basketball coach Isaac Brown. The longtime assistant took over as interim coach at the beginning of the season and took a program in chaos to the top of the American Athletic Conference. The Shockers haven’t lost since Jan. 21, ripping off five wins in a row while navigating COVID-19 pauses within other programs that have forced four postponements. The team is expected to land an NCAA Tournament berth and is hoping to wrap up a league championship, too.

Shockers reach deal in principal with men's basketball coach

Pembroke Hill, Mo. 50, Bishop Seabury Academy 21

Kapaun Mount Carmel 59, Wichita Northwest 15

Cair Paravel 37, Madison/Hamilton Co-op 36

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Abilene 49, Concordia 33Andale 54, Mulvane 48Augusta 53, El Dorado 45Buhler 56, Winfield 40Burlington 59, Anderson County 31Cimarron 37, Scott City 36Clearwater 55, Wellington 42DeSoto 55, Shawnee Heights 45Derby 67, Newton 53Dodge City 63, Liberal 44Eudora 54, KC Piper 52Girard 52, Uniontown 38Heritage Christian 92, West Franklin 61Hillsboro 68, Larned 55Independence 50, Labette County 40Lansing 75, KC Turner 20Little River 52, Elyria Christian 32Lyndon 55, Council Grove 47Metro Academy 70, Washington County 37Nemaha Central 51, Jefferson West 39Olathe West 67, SM West 42Parsons 65, Fort Scott 56Pembroke Hill, Mo. 50, Bishop Seabury Academy 21Rose Hill 57, Wichita Collegiate 54Salina Central 70, Arkansas City 63Sedan 55, Caney Valley 53Southeast 66, Columbus 59St. Mary's 59, Riley County 51Valley Heights 45, Rossville 31Wabaunsee 51, Silver Lake 34West Elk 49, Fredonia 27Wichita Campus 66, Salina South 50Wichita Trinity 76, Douglass 18Yates Center 57, Humboldt 54GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Abilene 35, Concordia 21Andale 52, Mulvane 33Anderson County 76, Burlington 51Augusta 45, El Dorado 39Burlingame 55, Valley Falls 19Cimarron 44, Scott City 36Clay Center 47, Wamego 40DeSoto 35, Shawnee Heights 28Derby 63, Newton 17Dodge City 60, Liberal 43Fort Scott 63, Parsons 50Girard 56, Uniontown 26Haven 48, Sedgwick 34Hillsboro 51, Larned 20Jefferson North 50, Pleasant Ridge 36Kapaun Mount Carmel 59, Wichita Northwest 15Labette County 44, Independence 29Lansing 62, KC Turner 9Louisburg 41, Eudora 38Maize 46, Hutchinson 29Manhattan 47, Topeka Hayden 34Nemaha Central 42, Jefferson West 39Neodesha 65, Northeast-Arma 44Olathe East 32, SM North 23Pittsburg 55, Coffeyville 32Riley County 59, St. Mary's 37Rock Creek 55, Chapman 28Rose Hill 57, Wichita Collegiate 54, OTSalina Central 83, Arkansas City 10Santa Fe Trail 52, Iola 35Sedan 50, Caney Valley 33Silver Lake 53, Wabaunsee 45Valley Heights 57, Rossville 34Wellington 45, Clearwater 33Wellsville 44, Prairie View 15West Elk 52, Fredonia 39West Franklin 29, Heritage Christian 18Wichita Trinity 75, Douglass 33Winfield 63, Buhler 59, 2OTClass 1A Division I=Sub-State Quarterfinal=Bucklin 51, Meade 40Burden Central 40, Oswego 27Cair Paravel 37, Madison/Hamilton Co-op 36Clifton-Clyde 49, Centralia 46Doniphan West 71, Troy 23Frankfort 53, Onaga 26Kiowa County 42, Minneola 23Lebo 48, Crest 11Ness City 63, Ingalls 51Norwich 46, Caldwell 12Oberlin-Decatur 49, Rawlins County 31Osborne 58, Lakeside 39Oxford 28, Wichita Classical 12Pratt Skyline 46, Fairfield 23Rural Vista 61, Canton-Galva 38South Gray 72, Satanta 41St. John 44, Macksville 26Stockton 64, Rock Hills 59, OTSylvan-Lucas 50, Solomon 28Victoria 51, La Crosse 31Class 1A Division II=Sub-State Quarterfinal=Argonia 48, South Barber 34Attica 52, South Haven 47BV Randolph 53, Axtell 44Centre 52, Chase 4Cheylin 65, Triplains-Brewster 24Dighton 52, Greeley County 19Hartford 36, Burrton 31Hutchinson Central Christian 49, Stafford 29Linn 55, Pike Valley 17Logan/Palco 30, Northern Valley 19Marais des Cygnes Valley 33, Chetopa 31Moscow 50, Fowler 13Rolla 48, Deerfield 15Tescott 49, Natoma 21Wakefield 41, Wilson 24Wallace County 54, Otis-Bison 40Wheatland-Grinnell 53, Western Plains-Healy 20

Thursday night high school basketball scores

PARK CITY, Kan. - The Kansas State High School Activities Association Girl's State Wrestling Tournament is underway from Hartman Arena in Park City.&nbsp;

Junction City High School is represented by two girls wrestlers, Laila Lesher (109) and Brooke Swango (138).

In round one, bout six, Laila Lesher defeated Olathe North's Catherine Duong in a major decision 13-4 to advance to the semifinal round.&nbsp;

Also in round one, Junction City's Brooke Swango is defeated by fall (0:59) by KC Piper's Sara Lake, and will now go to the consolation side of the state bracket.&nbsp;

Updates will be provided throughout the day's action

Laila Lesher (109) is defeated by Wichita North's Daileen French by decision, 8-2. She will move on to the consolation semifinal round. Lesher can still finish as high as 3rd place.

Brooke Swango (138) advances. Dodge City's Dayanara Garcia is unable to compete due to injury. Swango moves on to the consolation semifinal against Shelby Davis of Gardner Edgerton.

Laila Lesher is defeated by Goddard Eisenhower's&nbsp;

Lainie Burkhart (TF-1.5 3:26). She will move on to the 5th place match.

Junction City's Brooke Swango was defeated by Gardner Edgertons Shelby Davis by fall (2:12) and will compete for 5th.

Laila Lesher ( 109 ) , Junction City, defeated Julie Yoder, Spring Hill for 5th place ( Fall 5:00 ).

Brooke Swango ( 138 ), Junction City lost to Bethanie Cruz, Garden City in 5th place match ( MD 12-2 ). Brooke finishes in 6th place.

Junction City scored 16 team points in the tournament.

PARK CITY, Kan. - The Kansas State High School Activities Association Girl's State Wrestling Tournament is underway from Hartman Arena in Park City.&nbsp;Junction City High School is represented by two girls wrestlers, Laila Lesher (109) and Brooke Swango (138).In round one, bout six, Laila Lesher defeated Olathe North's Catherine Duong in a major decision 13-4 to advance to the semifinal round.&nbsp;12:46 updateAlso in round one, Junction City's Brooke Swango is defeated by fall (0:59) by KC Piper's Sara Lake, and will now go to the consolation side of the state bracket.&nbsp;Updates will be provided throughout the day's action2:05 UpdateLaila Lesher (109) is defeated by Wichita North's Daileen French by decision, 8-2. She will move on to the consolation semifinal round. Lesher can still finish as high as 3rd place.3:09 UpdateBrooke Swango (138) advances. Dodge City's Dayanara Garcia is unable to compete due to injury. Swango moves on to the consolation semifinal against Shelby Davis of Gardner Edgerton.4:21 UpdateLaila Lesher is defeated by Goddard Eisenhower's&nbsp;Lainie Burkhart (TF-1.5 3:26). She will move on to the 5th place match.4:33 UpdateJunction City's Brooke Swango was defeated by Gardner Edgertons Shelby Davis by fall (2:12) and will compete for 5th.5:45 UpdateLaila Lesher ( 109 ) , Junction City, defeated Julie Yoder, Spring Hill for 5th place ( Fall 5:00 ).Brooke Swango ( 138 ), Junction City lost to Bethanie Cruz, Garden City in 5th place match ( MD 12-2 ). Brooke finishes in 6th place.Junction City scored 16 team points in the tournament.

JCHS Girls State Wrestling Updates

INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA announced Thursday its plans for the 2021 Men's and Women's Basketball Championships in the event that selected teams are unable to compete due to COVID-19.&nbsp;

The tournament fields will be announced on March 14th (men) and 15th (women) and replacement teams may be selected within the first 48 hours after the brackets are released, according to the NCAA. 

This means that in the event that one of the teams experiences positive tests and is unable to compete in the championship tournament, one of the top teams remaining left out of the original draw can be added to the tournament field as a replacement.&nbsp;

Furthermore, if a team(s) produces positive COVID-19 cases and is unable to compete once the tournament begins, no replacement will be put in its place, in accordance with the NCAA's no-contest rule. Any team that was able to play and their opponent is unable will move&nbsp; on to the next round.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2021-02-25/ncaa-announces-contingency-plans-tournament-teams-forced-withdraw-due-issues">HERE</a> to read the full release from the NCAA.

By Jackson SchneiderINDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA announced Thursday its plans for the 2021 Men's and Women's Basketball Championships in the event that selected teams are unable to compete due to COVID-19.&nbsp;The tournament fields will be announced on March 14th (men) and 15th (women) and replacement teams may be selected within the first 48 hours after the brackets are released, according to the NCAA. This means that in the event that one of the teams experiences positive tests and is unable to compete in the championship tournament, one of the top teams remaining left out of the original draw can be added to the tournament field as a replacement.&nbsp;Furthermore, if a team(s) produces positive COVID-19 cases and is unable to compete once the tournament begins, no replacement will be put in its place, in accordance with the NCAA's no-contest rule. Any team that was able to play and their opponent is unable will move&nbsp; on to the next round.&nbsp;Full details from the release, per NCAA:<ul>
 <li>Once the bracket is finalized and released, teams will not be reseeded, nor will the bracket change.</li><li>Reasonable efforts will be made to ensure a full field is in place before the start of the championship. No replacement teams will be introduced after the championship begins.</li><li>Every participating conference should have the opportunity for a minimum of one team in the championship field.</li><li>Beyond the goal of having at least one team from every conference, replacement teams must be among the best teams being considered for an at-large bid.</li>
 </ul>Click <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2021-02-25/ncaa-announces-contingency-plans-tournament-teams-forced-withdraw-due-issues">HERE</a> to read the full release from the NCAA.

NCAA Announces COVID-19 Contingency Policies for March Madness

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces perhaps his toughest recovery of all.

The golf star was driving alone on a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal Los Angeles suburbs when his SUV struck a raised median, crossed into oncoming lanes and flipped several times. The crash caused “significant” injuries to Woods’ right leg, and he underwent what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

(LA County Sheriff Villanueva discussed current events for 2 minutes and then the crash involving Tiger Woods in Rancho Palos Verdes)

Dr. Anish Mahajan, chief medical officer, said Woods shattered bones in his lower leg in multiple places. Some of his fractures went through the skin and were stabilized by a rod, while screws and pins were used for his ankle and foot injuries.

A statement on Woods’&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake and recovering.

“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was the first to arrive after a neighbor called 911.

Police said there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday on a Facebook livestream that it was “purely an accident” on a downhill section of road known for crashes.

Dr. Joseph Patterson, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, said injuries like Woods’ are among the most common seen in emergency rooms.

Patterson didn’t treat Woods and wouldn’t comment specifically about the golfer’s injuries but said the risk of infection is extremely high for patients with fractures that break the skin.

“Tissue can be exposed to bacteria, dirt and clothing. The outcomes can be a lot worse if that tissue gets infected,” Patterson said. Such open fractures can require multiple surgeries to repair.

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith suffered an open fracture to his lower leg while being tackled. He nearly lost the leg due to infection but made a remarkable recovery and played last season.

The crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the world’s most recognizable sports figures, and at 45, with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.

He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs and crashed his vehicle near his Florida home. He returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.

And then after four back surgeries that kept him out of golf for the better part of two years, he won the Masters in April 2019 for the fifth time, a victory that ranks among the great comebacks in the sport.

Now it’s no longer a matter of when he plays again — the Masters is seven weeks away — but if he plays again.

Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Woods to give golf tips to celebrities on Discovery-owned GOLFTV. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.

“It was a great day,” Wade said Tuesday night on Turner Sports, where he is a studio analyst. “And I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world, like a little snippet of our moment together. And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. So, you know, just like everybody out there, my thoughts and prayers are all to his loved ones.”

They have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both presidents, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.

Woods had a fifth back surgery, a microdiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three days after he played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, who now is 12. Woods also has a 13-year-old daughter, Samantha.

Woods was driving his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational when he crashed. Gonzalez, the deputy, does traffic enforcement on the road and said he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the downhill, 45-mph zone. Crashes are common.

Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. The sheriff says the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”

Villanueva said Wednesday that the department hasn’t yet pulled information from the vehicle’s event data recorder, or “black box,” which would give details about speed and could be a factor.

In 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.

Woods hasn’t won since the Zozo Championship in Japan in fall 2019, and he’s reduced his playing schedule in recent years because of injuries. Besides his five back surgeries, he’s had four surgeries on his left knee.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces his toughest recovery of all.

Woods was driving through a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal suburbs of Los Angeles when his SUV struck a sign, crossed over a raised median and two oncoming lanes before it toppled down an embankment, coming to a halt on its side.

The airbags deployed. A sheriff’s deputy poked his head through a hole in the windshield to see Woods, still wearing his seatbelt, sitting in the driver’s seat.

The crash caused “significant” injuries all down his right leg that featured rods, pins and screws during what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Anish Mahajan, the chief medical officer, said Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones on his right leg in multiple locations. Those were stabilized by a rod in the tibia. He said a combination of screws and pins were used to stabilize additional injuries in the ankle and foot.

A statement on his&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake, responsive and recovering.

“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, the deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who was the first on the scene after a neighbor called 911.

“As if his body hasn’t endured enough,” Jon Rahm, the No. 2 player in the world, said from the Workday Championship in Florida. “I just hope he can get out of the hospital after recovery and he can still play with his kids and have a normal life.”

The single-car crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable on the golf course with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the most recognizable sports figures in the world, and at 45 with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.

He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs, and he returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.

No charges were filed, and police said there was no evidence he was impaired.

Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Discovery-owned GOLFTV for Woods to give playing tips to celebrities. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart at Rolling Hills Country Club with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;to his Instagram account.

Woods was headed to Rolling Hills on Tuesday when the accident happened.

Thoughts and prayers have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both of them, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 after perhaps his great triumph — the Masters after he had gone through four back surgeries.

The news put a damper on the World Golf Championship in Florida, where Woods was eligible to play if healthy.

“I’m sick to my stomach,” said Justin Thomas, No. 3 in the world and among the younger players whom Woods has embraced. “It hurts to see one of my closest friends get in an accident. Man, I just hope he’s all right.”

The crash happened about 7:15 a.m. as he drove his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational through the upscale suburbs. Gonzalez says he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the 45 mph zone and crashes are common.

Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”

Authorities said they checked for any odor of alcohol or other signs he was under the influence of a substance and found none. They didn’t say how fast he was driving.

This is the third time Woods has been involved in a car investigation. The most notorious was the early morning after Thanksgiving in 2009, when his SUV ran over a fire hydrant and hit a tree. That was the start of shocking revelations that he had been cheating on his wife with multiple women.

In May 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.

He was asked during the CBS broadcast Sunday at Riviera about recovering from his back surgery in time to play the Masters and Woods replied, “God, I hope so. I’ve got to get there first.”

<figure>
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 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces perhaps his toughest recovery of all.The golf star was driving alone on a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal Los Angeles suburbs when his SUV struck a raised median, crossed into oncoming lanes and flipped several times. The crash caused “significant” injuries to Woods’ right leg, and he underwent what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.(LA County Sheriff Villanueva discussed current events for 2 minutes and then the crash involving Tiger Woods in Rancho Palos Verdes)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment%2Fvideos%2F741778876538172%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Dr. Anish Mahajan, chief medical officer, said Woods shattered bones in his lower leg in multiple places. Some of his fractures went through the skin and were stabilized by a rod, while screws and pins were used for his ankle and foot injuries.A statement on Woods’&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake and recovering.“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was the first to arrive after a neighbor called 911.Police said there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday on a Facebook livestream that it was “purely an accident” on a downhill section of road known for crashes.Dr. Joseph Patterson, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, said injuries like Woods’ are among the most common seen in emergency rooms.Patterson didn’t treat Woods and wouldn’t comment specifically about the golfer’s injuries but said the risk of infection is extremely high for patients with fractures that break the skin.“Tissue can be exposed to bacteria, dirt and clothing. The outcomes can be a lot worse if that tissue gets infected,” Patterson said. Such open fractures can require multiple surgeries to repair.Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith suffered an open fracture to his lower leg while being tackled. He nearly lost the leg due to infection but made a remarkable recovery and played last season.The crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the world’s most recognizable sports figures, and at 45, with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs and crashed his vehicle near his Florida home. He returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.And then after four back surgeries that kept him out of golf for the better part of two years, he won the Masters in April 2019 for the fifth time, a victory that ranks among the great comebacks in the sport.Now it’s no longer a matter of when he plays again — the Masters is seven weeks away — but if he plays again.Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Woods to give golf tips to celebrities on Discovery-owned GOLFTV. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.“It was a great day,” Wade said Tuesday night on Turner Sports, where he is a studio analyst. “And I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world, like a little snippet of our moment together. And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. So, you know, just like everybody out there, my thoughts and prayers are all to his loved ones.”They have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both presidents, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.Woods had a fifth back surgery, a microdiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three days after he played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, who now is 12. Woods also has a 13-year-old daughter, Samantha.Woods was driving his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational when he crashed. Gonzalez, the deputy, does traffic enforcement on the road and said he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the downhill, 45-mph zone. Crashes are common.Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. The sheriff says the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”Villanueva said Wednesday that the department hasn’t yet pulled information from the vehicle’s event data recorder, or “black box,” which would give details about speed and could be a factor.In 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.Woods hasn’t won since the Zozo Championship in Japan in fall 2019, and he’s reduced his playing schedule in recent years because of injuries. Besides his five back surgeries, he’s had four surgeries on his left knee.___LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a career filled with remarkable comebacks, Tiger Woods faces his toughest recovery of all.Woods was driving through a sweeping, downhill stretch of road through coastal suburbs of Los Angeles when his SUV struck a sign, crossed over a raised median and two oncoming lanes before it toppled down an embankment, coming to a halt on its side.The airbags deployed. A sheriff’s deputy poked his head through a hole in the windshield to see Woods, still wearing his seatbelt, sitting in the driver’s seat.The crash caused “significant” injuries all down his right leg that featured rods, pins and screws during what was described as a “long surgical procedure” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.Anish Mahajan, the chief medical officer, said Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones on his right leg in multiple locations. Those were stabilized by a rod in the tibia. He said a combination of screws and pins were used to stabilize additional injuries in the ankle and foot.A statement on his&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820" target="_blank">Twitter account</a>&nbsp;said he was awake, responsive and recovering.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/vZitnFV0YA">pic.twitter.com/vZitnFV0YA</a>&mdash; Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1364447580520738820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” said Carlos Gonzalez, the deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who was the first on the scene after a neighbor called 911.“As if his body hasn’t endured enough,” Jon Rahm, the No. 2 player in the world, said from the Workday Championship in Florida. “I just hope he can get out of the hospital after recovery and he can still play with his kids and have a normal life.”The single-car crash was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable on the golf course with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He is among the most recognizable sports figures in the world, and at 45 with a reduced schedule from nine previous surgeries, remains golf’s biggest draw.He won the 2008 U.S. Open with shredded knee ligaments and two stress fractures in his left leg. His personal life imploded on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when he was caught having multiple extramarital affairs, and he returned to win his 11th award as PGA Tour player of the year and reach No. 1.And then after four back surgeries that kept him out of golf for the better part of two years, he won the Masters in April 2019 for the fifth time, a victory that ranks among the great comebacks in the sport.Now it’s no longer a matter of when he plays again — the Masters is seven weeks away — but if he plays again.No charges were filed, and police said there was no evidence he was impaired.Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Monday and Tuesday had been set aside for Discovery-owned GOLFTV for Woods to give playing tips to celebrities. A tweet Monday showed him in a cart at Rolling Hills Country Club with comedian David Spade. He also worked with NBA great Dwyane Wade, who&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLo-cCgH0H1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">posted a video</a>&nbsp;to his Instagram account.Woods was headed to Rolling Hills on Tuesday when the accident happened.“It was a great day,” Wade said Tuesday night on Turner Sports, where he is a studio analyst. “And I woke up today so proud to be able to post that moment for the world, like a little snippet of our moment together. And I took a nap, and I woke up to the news. So, you know, just like everybody out there, my thoughts and prayers are all to his loved ones.”Thoughts and prayers have come from everywhere — Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, and former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Woods played golf with both of them, and Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 after perhaps his great triumph — the Masters after he had gone through four back surgeries.Woods had a fifth back surgery, a microdiscectomy, on Dec. 23, just three days after he played the PNC Championship with his son Charlie, who now is 12. Woods also has a 13-year-old daughter, Samantha.The news put a damper on the World Golf Championship in Florida, where Woods was eligible to play if healthy.“I’m sick to my stomach,” said Justin Thomas, No. 3 in the world and among the younger players whom Woods has embraced. “It hurts to see one of my closest friends get in an accident. Man, I just hope he’s all right.”The crash happened about 7:15 a.m. as he drove his courtesy vehicle from the Genesis Invitational through the upscale suburbs. Gonzalez says he sometimes catches people topping 80 mph (129 kph) in the 45 mph zone and crashes are common.Police said Woods was alert as firefighters pried open the front windshield to get him out. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the airbags deployed and the inside of the SUV stayed mostly intact, which “gave him a cushion to survive the crash.”Authorities said they checked for any odor of alcohol or other signs he was under the influence of a substance and found none. They didn’t say how fast he was driving.This is the third time Woods has been involved in a car investigation. The most notorious was the early morning after Thanksgiving in 2009, when his SUV ran over a fire hydrant and hit a tree. That was the start of shocking revelations that he had been cheating on his wife with multiple women.In May 2017, Florida police found him asleep behind the wheel of a car parked awkwardly on the side of the road. He was arrested on a DUI charge and said he had an unexpected reaction to prescription medicine for his back pain. Woods later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and checked into a clinic to get help with prescription medication and a sleep disorder.Woods hasn’t won since the Zozo Championship in Japan in fall 2019, and he’s reduced his playing schedule in recent years because of injuries. Besides his five back surgeries, he’s had four surgeries on his left knee.He was asked during the CBS broadcast Sunday at Riviera about recovering from his back surgery in time to play the Masters and Woods replied, “God, I hope so. I’ve got to get there first.”___

🎥  Lucky to be alive, Tiger Woods faces difficult recovery

5 Lawrence Free State @ 4 Junction City (Sat., Feb. 27, 1 p.m.)

Lawrence Free State/Junction City Winner @ 1 Topeka (Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)

3 Manhattan @ 2 Washburn Rural (Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)

5 Topeka @ 4 Junction City (Sat., Feb. 27, 4 p.m.)

Topeka/Junction City Winner @ 1 Lawrence Free State (Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

3 Manhattan @ 2 Washburn Rural (Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

4 Chapman @ 1 Clay Center (Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)

3 Abilene @ 2 Concordia&nbsp;6A BOYS

4 Topeka-Hayden @ 1 Wamego&nbsp;(Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)

3 Holton @ 2 Atchison&nbsp;(Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)

4 Chapman @ 1 Abilene&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

3 Clay Center @ 2 Concordia&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

4 Topeka-Hayden @ 1 Wamego&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

3 Atchison @ 2 Holton&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

8 Council Grove @ 1 Osage City (Mon., Mar. 1, 5:30 p.m.)

5 Santa Fe Trail @ 4 Silver Lake&nbsp;(Mon., Mar. 1,7 p.m.)

7 Rossville @ 2 Rock Creek&nbsp;(Mon., Mar. 1,7 p.m.)

6 St. Mary's @ 3 Riley County&nbsp;(Mon., Mar. 1,7 p.m.)

8 Rossville @ 1 Rock Creek&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

5 Riley County @ 4 Santa Fe Trail&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

7 Silver Lake @ 2 St. Mary's&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

6 Council Grove @ 3 Osage City&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)

* Official Sub-State brackets, site information, and more can be found at <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org">www.KSHSAA.org</a>

6A GIRLSWashburn Rural Sub-State5 Lawrence Free State @ 4 Junction City (Sat., Feb. 27, 1 p.m.)Lawrence Free State/Junction City Winner @ 1 Topeka (Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)3 Manhattan @ 2 Washburn Rural (Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)6A BOYSWashburn Rural Sub-State5 Topeka @ 4 Junction City (Sat., Feb. 27, 4 p.m.)Topeka/Junction City Winner @ 1 Lawrence Free State (Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)3 Manhattan @ 2 Washburn Rural (Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)4A GIRLSClay Center Sub-State4 Chapman @ 1 Clay Center (Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)3 Abilene @ 2 Concordia&nbsp;6A BOYSHolton Sub-State4 Topeka-Hayden @ 1 Wamego&nbsp;(Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)3 Holton @ 2 Atchison&nbsp;(Wed., Mar. 3, 7 p.m.)4A BOYSClay Center Sub-State4 Chapman @ 1 Abilene&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)3 Clay Center @ 2 Concordia&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)Holton Sub-State4 Topeka-Hayden @ 1 Wamego&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)3 Atchison @ 2 Holton&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)3A GIRLSCouncil Grove Sub-State8 Council Grove @ 1 Osage City (Mon., Mar. 1, 5:30 p.m.)5 Santa Fe Trail @ 4 Silver Lake&nbsp;(Mon., Mar. 1,7 p.m.)7 Rossville @ 2 Rock Creek&nbsp;(Mon., Mar. 1,7 p.m.)6 St. Mary's @ 3 Riley County&nbsp;(Mon., Mar. 1,7 p.m.)3A BOYSCouncil Grove Sub-State8 Rossville @ 1 Rock Creek&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)5 Riley County @ 4 Santa Fe Trail&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)7 Silver Lake @ 2 St. Mary's&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)6 Council Grove @ 3 Osage City&nbsp;(Tue., Mar. 2, 7 p.m.)* Official Sub-State brackets, site information, and more can be found at <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org">www.KSHSAA.org</a>

Area HS Basketball Playoff Matchups

WASHINGTON&nbsp; (AP)—The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to return to school after entering a professional league’s draft.

The proposed legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., also would require the wealthiest athletic programs to increase spending on long-term medical care for athletes.

“The Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act would create a national standard of guidelines to make certain student athletes can benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness without hurting their eligibility to compete as a student athlete,” Moran said in a statement.

The bill is the fourth to emerge from the Senate since December and second from a Republican. Most recently, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., introduced a bill narrowly focused on giving college athletes the right to earn money off their names, images and likenesses.

In December, Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the College Athlete Bill of Rights, a sweeping proposal that could undercut the NCAA’s ability to govern college sports if passed.

That came after Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., announced he was sponsoring a bill that opened the door for athletes to be compensated for endorsement and sponsorship deals but largely protected the NCAA’s ability to set its own rules.

Moran’s bill lands somewhere in between the College Athlete Bill of Rights and Wicker’s: broader in scope than the Republican’s, but not potentially disruptive to the status quo in college athletics as the Democrats’.

It would create an independent body to oversee NIL regulations and permit athletes to have agents and give athletes a lifetime undergraduate scholarship.

Moran’s proposal would also make it possible for athletes to enter professional drafts and not lose their college eligibility — as is currently the case — and push schools to cover medical expenses athletes incur after their college careers because of injuries suffered during college competition.

The NCAA was expected to pass new NIL rules in January, but that was put on hold after scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice.

The NCAA is looking for help from Congress in the form of a federal NIL law that would usurp myriad potential state laws working their way through legislatures around the country. Florida’s NIL law is scheduled to go into effect on July 1.

WASHINGTON&nbsp; (AP)—The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to return to school after entering a professional league’s draft.The proposed legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., also would require the wealthiest athletic programs to increase spending on long-term medical care for athletes.“The Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act would create a national standard of guidelines to make certain student athletes can benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness without hurting their eligibility to compete as a student athlete,” Moran said in a statement.The bill is the fourth to emerge from the Senate since December and second from a Republican. Most recently, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., introduced a bill narrowly focused on giving college athletes the right to earn money off their names, images and likenesses.In December, Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the College Athlete Bill of Rights, a sweeping proposal that could undercut the NCAA’s ability to govern college sports if passed.That came after Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., announced he was sponsoring a bill that opened the door for athletes to be compensated for endorsement and sponsorship deals but largely protected the NCAA’s ability to set its own rules.Moran’s bill lands somewhere in between the College Athlete Bill of Rights and Wicker’s: broader in scope than the Republican’s, but not potentially disruptive to the status quo in college athletics as the Democrats’.It would create an independent body to oversee NIL regulations and permit athletes to have agents and give athletes a lifetime undergraduate scholarship.Moran’s proposal would also make it possible for athletes to enter professional drafts and not lose their college eligibility — as is currently the case — and push schools to cover medical expenses athletes incur after their college careers because of injuries suffered during college competition.The NCAA was expected to pass new NIL rules in January, but that was put on hold after scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice.The NCAA is looking for help from Congress in the form of a federal NIL law that would usurp myriad potential state laws working their way through legislatures around the country. Florida’s NIL law is scheduled to go into effect on July 1.

Moran proposal allows college athletes to profit off their name, image 

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) announced Wednesday that K-State sophomore left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Jordan Wicks&nbsp;has been named the season’s first National Pitcher of the Week after his 10-strikeout performance against Oregon State on Opening Day.

The 2021 Big 12 Preseason Co-Pitcher of the Year equaled his career-high strikeout output, keeping the Beavers scoreless over seven innings while allowing just three hits in a 3-2 win last Friday. Wicks retired 18 of the final 20 Beaver batters he faced in the victory.

Wicks becomes the Wildcats’ first national pitcher of the week since Parker Rigler’s award in 2017 following his no-hitter against Eastern Illinois. Wicks is just the third K-State national player of the week recognized by the NCBWA.

Dating back to last season, Wicks has allowed one earned run over his last 33 innings (0.27 ERA) to go with 36 strikeouts while yielding just 16 base hits.

The Conway, Arkansas, product was a preseason all-America selection by Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball, D1Baseball and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Last week, he was placed on USA Baseball’s Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list, which honors the country’s premier amateur player.

K-State’s home opener is set for Friday at 3 p.m. against Western Michigan at Tointon Family Stadium, kicking off an eight-game homestand. Every home game will be broadcast on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ with radio coverage available on News Radio KMAN (93.3 FM, 1350 AM) with free audio streaming at K-StateSports.com/watch.

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MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) announced Wednesday that K-State sophomore left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Jordan Wicks&nbsp;has been named the season’s first National Pitcher of the Week after his 10-strikeout performance against Oregon State on Opening Day.The 2021 Big 12 Preseason Co-Pitcher of the Year equaled his career-high strikeout output, keeping the Beavers scoreless over seven innings while allowing just three hits in a 3-2 win last Friday. Wicks retired 18 of the final 20 Beaver batters he faced in the victory.Wicks becomes the Wildcats’ first national pitcher of the week since Parker Rigler’s award in 2017 following his no-hitter against Eastern Illinois. Wicks is just the third K-State national player of the week recognized by the NCBWA.Dating back to last season, Wicks has allowed one earned run over his last 33 innings (0.27 ERA) to go with 36 strikeouts while yielding just 16 base hits.The Conway, Arkansas, product was a preseason all-America selection by Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball, D1Baseball and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Last week, he was placed on USA Baseball’s Golden Spikes Award preseason watch list, which honors the country’s premier amateur player.K-State’s home opener is set for Friday at 3 p.m. against Western Michigan at Tointon Family Stadium, kicking off an eight-game homestand. Every home game will be broadcast on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ with radio coverage available on News Radio KMAN (93.3 FM, 1350 AM) with free audio streaming at K-StateSports.com/watch.--&nbsp;<a href="http://www.k-statesports.com/" target="_blank">www.k-statesports.com</a>&nbsp;--

Wicks Earns National Pitcher of the Week Recognition

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — The Junction City High School basketball teams will host a pair of Sub-State contests in Shenk Gym on Saturday, February 27th, according to a release from JCHS Athletic Director Matt Westerhaus.&nbsp;

At 1 p.m., the 4-seed Junction City Lady Jays will host the 5-seed Lawrence Free State Firebirds in the play-in round of the 6A State playoffs, with the winner to travel to take on 1-seed Topeka High Trojans in the next round.&nbsp;

On the boys' side, at 4 p.m., the 4-seed Junction City Blue Jays will host the 5-seed Topeka High Trojans, also in the play-in round of the 6A State playoffs, with the winner to travel to take on 1-seed Lawrence Free State Firebirds.

Attendance will be once again limited to two spectators per participant, due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts. For those listed as attendees to the events, tickets are $7 and gates will open 45 minutes prior to the start of each game. Shenk Gym will be cleared between the two games to allow for cleaning.&nbsp;

For those unable to attend, coverage of both basketball games will be provided live on 142o AM and 107.9 FM KJCK, as well as on <a href="http://www.KJCK.com">KJCK.com&nbsp;</a>, with live video courtesy of Junction City High School here on <a href="http://www.jcpost.com">JCPost.com</a>.

By Jackson SchneiderJUNCTION CITY, Kan. — The Junction City High School basketball teams will host a pair of Sub-State contests in Shenk Gym on Saturday, February 27th, according to a release from JCHS Athletic Director Matt Westerhaus.&nbsp;At 1 p.m., the 4-seed Junction City Lady Jays will host the 5-seed Lawrence Free State Firebirds in the play-in round of the 6A State playoffs, with the winner to travel to take on 1-seed Topeka High Trojans in the next round.&nbsp;On the boys' side, at 4 p.m., the 4-seed Junction City Blue Jays will host the 5-seed Topeka High Trojans, also in the play-in round of the 6A State playoffs, with the winner to travel to take on 1-seed Lawrence Free State Firebirds.Attendance will be once again limited to two spectators per participant, due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts. For those listed as attendees to the events, tickets are $7 and gates will open 45 minutes prior to the start of each game. Shenk Gym will be cleared between the two games to allow for cleaning.&nbsp;For those unable to attend, coverage of both basketball games will be provided live on 142o AM and 107.9 FM KJCK, as well as on <a href="http://www.KJCK.com">KJCK.com&nbsp;</a>, with live video courtesy of Junction City High School here on <a href="http://www.jcpost.com">JCPost.com</a>.

JCHS Hosts Two Play In Games Saturday

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Trumain Carroll, a 15-year veteran of the strength and conditioning field who has spent the last six years leading strength and conditioning efforts at FBS schools, has been hired as Kansas State’s Director of Strength and Conditioning.

Carroll spent the 2020 season as the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning at South Florida, while he was the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Arkansas football program the previous two seasons.

“We are extremely excited to welcome Coach Carroll and his family to K-State and our football program,” head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;said. “In addition to being an accomplished strength and conditioning professional, his personality and ability to get the most out of his players are his greatest attributes. As a former Big 12 student-athlete who has worked at numerous high-level programs, he knows what it takes to compete at the highest level, and I am eager to see the impact he will have on our program.”

No stranger to the Big 12 and the Midwest, Carroll played football at Oklahoma State from 2001 to 2005 and served two different terms as an assistant strength coach for the Cowboys, while he also was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri-Kansas City from 2008 to 2011.

“I am very blessed and humbled to have the opportunity to join the K-State Football Family,” Carroll said. “I love who Coach Klieman is and what he stands for, and I believe in the vision he has for our program.”

After his playing days at OSU where he helped the Cowboys earn three-consecutive bowl berths, Carroll was an assistant strength and conditioning coach from 2006 to 2008. While in Stillwater, Carroll designed and directed the strength program for the Oklahoma State women’s basketball program that advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2007 NCAA Tournament. He also assisted in the strength and conditioning program with the football team that won the 2006 Independence Bowl and the 2007 Insight.com Bowl.

Carroll then went to be the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at South Carolina State from 2011 to 2012 where he oversaw the strength and conditioning program for over 300 student-athletes in 14 sports before returning to OSU for the 2013 and 2014 seasons and working with current K-State assistant coaches&nbsp;Van Malone&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jason Ray.

In 2015, Carroll went to SMU as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Mustangs for three seasons. While in Dallas, Carroll oversaw all strength and conditioning for over 400 student-athletes in 17 sports with an emphasis in football, a time in which he worked with Malone and current Wildcat defensive ends coach&nbsp;Buddy Wyatt.

During his tenure at SMU, Carroll’s efforts in the weight room aided in the development of All-American wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Trey Quinn, who both went on to NFL Draft selection. Sutton and Quinn were two of the most dynamic wide receivers in college football in 2017, each posting 1,000-yard receiving seasons to become one of the only pair of teammates in the FBS to accomplish the feat.

Carroll earned his bachelor’s degree in university studies from Oklahoma State in December 2005. He received his Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification in May 2007 and his USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Certification in February 2008. Most recently, Carroll earned his Master Strength and Conditioning Certification in May 2020.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Trumain Carroll, a 15-year veteran of the strength and conditioning field who has spent the last six years leading strength and conditioning efforts at FBS schools, has been hired as Kansas State’s Director of Strength and Conditioning.Carroll spent the 2020 season as the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning at South Florida, while he was the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Arkansas football program the previous two seasons.“We are extremely excited to welcome Coach Carroll and his family to K-State and our football program,” head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;said. “In addition to being an accomplished strength and conditioning professional, his personality and ability to get the most out of his players are his greatest attributes. As a former Big 12 student-athlete who has worked at numerous high-level programs, he knows what it takes to compete at the highest level, and I am eager to see the impact he will have on our program.”No stranger to the Big 12 and the Midwest, Carroll played football at Oklahoma State from 2001 to 2005 and served two different terms as an assistant strength coach for the Cowboys, while he also was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Missouri-Kansas City from 2008 to 2011.“I am very blessed and humbled to have the opportunity to join the K-State Football Family,” Carroll said. “I love who Coach Klieman is and what he stands for, and I believe in the vision he has for our program.”After his playing days at OSU where he helped the Cowboys earn three-consecutive bowl berths, Carroll was an assistant strength and conditioning coach from 2006 to 2008. While in Stillwater, Carroll designed and directed the strength program for the Oklahoma State women’s basketball program that advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2007 NCAA Tournament. He also assisted in the strength and conditioning program with the football team that won the 2006 Independence Bowl and the 2007 Insight.com Bowl.Carroll then went to be the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at South Carolina State from 2011 to 2012 where he oversaw the strength and conditioning program for over 300 student-athletes in 14 sports before returning to OSU for the 2013 and 2014 seasons and working with current K-State assistant coaches&nbsp;Van Malone&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jason Ray.In 2015, Carroll went to SMU as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Mustangs for three seasons. While in Dallas, Carroll oversaw all strength and conditioning for over 400 student-athletes in 17 sports with an emphasis in football, a time in which he worked with Malone and current Wildcat defensive ends coach&nbsp;Buddy Wyatt.During his tenure at SMU, Carroll’s efforts in the weight room aided in the development of All-American wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Trey Quinn, who both went on to NFL Draft selection. Sutton and Quinn were two of the most dynamic wide receivers in college football in 2017, each posting 1,000-yard receiving seasons to become one of the only pair of teammates in the FBS to accomplish the feat.Carroll earned his bachelor’s degree in university studies from Oklahoma State in December 2005. He received his Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification in May 2007 and his USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Certification in February 2008. Most recently, Carroll earned his Master Strength and Conditioning Certification in May 2020.Carroll and his wife, Jarne, have a young son, Trumain “Deuce.”