The Kansas City Royals game at Cleveland Wednesday has been postponed until next Monday due to rain in Cleveland.

The Kansas City Royals game at Cleveland Wednesday has been postponed until next Monday due to rain in Cleveland.

Royals game is postponed

32nd Abbie Whitworth 17:33 (PR) 7th Boys

4th Ethan Falls 13:26 (medal AND PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

31st Roper Woods 16:46 (PR) 8th girls&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

3rd Courtney Adams 13:38 (medal AND PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

6th Makenzie Hall 14:20 (medal)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

12th Jade Beary 15:12 (medal)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

22nd Mayson Obermeyer 18:07 (PR) 8th Boys—2nd as a team&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

5th Kaden Hitz 12:30 (medal AND PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

6th Dereck Klukas 12:33 (medal)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

15th Cyras Wyma 13:56 (medal AND PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

18th Charlie Strauss 14:17 (PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

24th Donovan Brabender 14:45 (PR) Varsity girls&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Varsity boys—7th as a team&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

6th Drew Elliott 16:50 (medal AND season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

30th Chris Falls 18:20 (career PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

50th Raymond Johnson 19:42 (season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

51st Levi Gaston 19:44 (career PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

57th Taryn Hoffman 20:24 (career PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

74th Justin Blocker21:13 (season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

83rd Joey Alonzo 22:09 (season PR) JV boys&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

23rd Travis Leasure 21:37 (season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

47th Ben Phillips 24:43 (season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

7th girls32nd Abbie Whitworth 17:33 (PR) 7th Boys4th Ethan Falls 13:26 (medal AND PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;31st Roper Woods 16:46 (PR) 8th girls&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3rd Courtney Adams 13:38 (medal AND PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6th Makenzie Hall 14:20 (medal)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;12th Jade Beary 15:12 (medal)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;22nd Mayson Obermeyer 18:07 (PR) 8th Boys—2nd as a team&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5th Kaden Hitz 12:30 (medal AND PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6th Dereck Klukas 12:33 (medal)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;15th Cyras Wyma 13:56 (medal AND PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;18th Charlie Strauss 14:17 (PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;24th Donovan Brabender 14:45 (PR) Varsity girls&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;28th Paisly Jaderborg 23:11 (season PR)Varsity boys—7th as a team&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6th Drew Elliott 16:50 (medal AND season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;30th Chris Falls 18:20 (career PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;50th Raymond Johnson 19:42 (season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;51st Levi Gaston 19:44 (career PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;57th Taryn Hoffman 20:24 (career PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;74th Justin Blocker21:13 (season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;83rd Joey Alonzo 22:09 (season PR) JV boys&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;23rd Travis Leasure 21:37 (season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;47th Ben Phillips 24:43 (season PR)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;56th Ayden Muniz 27:50

Results of Chapman Cross Country at SES Invitational

Junction City Lady Jay volleyball lost to Emporia 25-14, 25-16 Tuesday evening in Emporia. In that match they scored double the points from an earlier meeting.&nbsp;

Junction City also lost to the number one ranked team in Class 6A and 10th ranked team nationally, Washburn Rural, 25-11, 25-13.

Coach Basil Nevill of Junction City noted that the Lady Jays played some great volleyball against really good opponents.

Junction City Lady Jay volleyball lost to Emporia 25-14, 25-16 Tuesday evening in Emporia. In that match they scored double the points from an earlier meeting.&nbsp;Junction City also lost to the number one ranked team in Class 6A and 10th ranked team nationally, Washburn Rural, 25-11, 25-13.Coach Basil Nevill of Junction City noted that the Lady Jays played some great volleyball against really good opponents.

Lady Jay volleyball falls in two matches

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;and select players met with members of the media on Tuesday at the Vanier Family Football Complex as Wildcats prepare for their Big 12 Conference opener this Saturday at Oklahoma State. A complete transcript of Klieman’s press conference (also streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/watch/?Archive=15900&amp;type=Archive" target="_blank">archived here</a>) are posted below, in addition to comments from select players.

The Wildcats and Cowboys kick off at 6 p.m., on Saturday inside Boone Pickens Stadium in a game shown on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

“Good afternoon. Excited about the weekend and getting into Big 12 play. Everything kind of gets magnified. The games are a little faster, more physical, and we've got to come up with great game plans on both sides of the ball to go on the road and play a really good Oklahoma State team that has beaten us the last two years. We're in a similar situation as we were in 2019. We started off well in the non-con and had to go on the road against Oklahoma State and didn't fare well, and some of our older guys do recall that and they got after us pretty well. It's a tough environment to play in Stillwater, and our guys know that we've got to work a lot of noise this week to prepare our guys and continue to improve. We have to continue to get better. We got to get better in a lot of areas. Special teams is one that we need to emphasize this week. We can't have penalties on special teams. We continue to hurt ourselves that way. Then, just continuing to play more guys on defense and tackle well. Offensively, to try to rush the football, and then obviously open up a little bit more in the passing game. Sometimes that's more dictated on what your opponent does, and Oklahoma State's got a tremendous defense, so we'll have our hands full.”

On the injury situations regarding Khalid Duke and Skylar Thompson...

“Khalid is going to be done for the year. He had a lower leg injury, so we're sorry to hear because the kid’s a really good football player. Then Skylar just continues with his rehab. He's not ready yet.”

On how they get used to the noise...

“A lot of noise, crowd noise all periods of the day; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, to help our offense like we do when we're at home. We do it on Wednesday and Thursday to help our defense just because in 2020 you didn't have to worry about that stuff, and now you do. It's obviously an impact, so we'll have crowd noise pumped in all three days.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

On the defensive success so far this season...

“We played really well against Stanford. I don't know if we surprised them or not with the defense we were playing, but played really well there. Then Southern Illinois, I thought had really good schemes on offense to rush the ball and throw the ball. I can't remember how we fared there, but Nevada was a throwing team. We tried to make them one dimensional, and we were able to do, that but that wasn't their bread and butter. Their bread and butter was getting the ball in the quarterback's hands, letting him spin it around. So, we're running to the football well, doesn't matter what front you have. We're tackling and running through our leverage better, but this is going to be an exceptional rushing team that we're going to face in Oklahoma State. They can beat you in a lot of ways. I know against Boise State they were able to rush the football successfully, and we have to be able to. We're not going to stop them. We have to be able to limit some of their explosive plays.”

On the recent matchups with Oklahoma State...

“I thought we had an opportunity to win (last year). I don't know if you'd say they handled us last year, we had an opportunity to win and played a pretty good football game, but they found a way to win in the fourth quarter. Give them credit. In 2019, they got after us, I thought, pretty well up front on both sides of the ball and controlled the game. So, every year is a new year, and a lot of guys played in both games. Then there's a lot of new guys that haven't played in the game. So, every week is a little bit different. Obviously, every year and every team's a little bit different.”

On Oklahoma State and K-State finding more consistency in the passing game...

“Well, I’m sure they're working on theirs just like we're working on ours. Both teams are off to a 3-0 start, and I'd rather be 3-0 than 0-3 and be able to throw the heck out of the thing. You find ways to manufacture wins, and both teams have been able to do that and both teams have been able to win close ballgames. I think that's going to help both teams as we get into conference play. I think it's important that you play tight ball games. You don't like to have it for your stress level, but for the pressure of the players I think it's important that they have to be able to play four quarters, and I know it's helped us to be able to. We've been successful in the fourth quarter of our first three games because of great focus and preparation and being in shape. For us to win, we've got to be able to win four-quarter games.”

On the importance of finding balance on offense…

“Absolutely, and we're smart enough to realize that we're not going to be successful in the Big 12 rushing the ball 13 times a game. We talked about that to our players at the team meeting yesterday. We have to throw the football with more efficiency, more success and just more in general for us to be a factor in this league. All that being said, last week against Nevada – because of the nature of their offense of going four and five wide and emptying it out – one of our best defenses was keeping their offense on the sideline. So, the game plan dictated that, plus they were allowing us to rush the football. It's another reason why Coach (Courtney) Messingham coaches the wide receivers as well as calling plays. He's talking with those wide receivers on a daily basis about what we have to do to continue to improve our passing game, and I know that it's going to be a conscious effort that we make.”

On using both Will Howard and Jaren Lewis at quarterback on Saturday....

“Yeah, it's early in the week. I really haven't had a conversation with Mess (Courtney Messingham) and Collin (Klein) about that specifically other than I think we saw that both players give us an opportunity to be successful. Both players deserve the opportunity to play, so they're both going to be ready to play without question, and I think our football team knows that both guys can get behind center and help us win.”

On if playing on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ for the third-straight week is disappointing...

“I don't think about that. I heard that as well. You control what you can control, and we have no control over that as a football team and as a coaching staff. So, our job is to prepare the guys as best we can to have an opportunity to be successful.”

On the mentality needed to stop the run...

“Well, the gap integrity is the first thing. Everybody knowing where they fit within the run scheme, whether it's inside run, outside run, quarterback run, ability to get off blocks, and I know that's an area that we are improving on compared to where we've been the last two years is shedding blocks. Then, being sound open-field tacklers. Having more hats to the football and knowing where you can miss. You don't want to miss tackles, but if I miss it to my correct leverage and hit that with some speed, I know that the inside part of the cup and leverage is coming in, so we've done a nice job of that thus far. We've got to continue to emphasize it. There were some times we had some let downs in all three games where we felt like – whether it's a run defense or a perimeter pass defense – that we could be a little bit better at tackling. It's hard to practice tackling on a daily basis with all the rule changes. So, it's a conscious effort for us to continue to emphasize running through our leverage.”

On the defense getting into the backfield...

“Cutting those guys loose. We've got some really good defensive linemen. We've been able to play some speed packages with our three-down. We've been able to play three defensive tackles in there. We've had a mixture of both. Having guys like (Spencer) Trussell and Felix (Anudike-Uzomah) and Boom (Bronson Massie) out there as well as (Jaylen) Pickle and (Eli) Huggins and Timmy Horne together. I think keeping fresh bodies out there, the guys know that they're going to be fresh because we're rotating guys. I think that's important. Then just getting off blocks and being disruptive and not reading but being aggressive and penetrating. I think that helps.”

“Nate did a nice job, and he's another guy that is getting more snaps on a weekly basis. He's going to have to have more snaps, especially in some of our third-down packages, and he's ready for that role. He's a tremendous young player that continues to improve. He has a great motor that everybody has seen. We just see him getting so much better with his technique, as well as being strong, physical and really athletic that can run.”

“Well, all of our guys are communicating better. That's one of the things that we talk about on a daily basis on both sides of the ball. We have to have high-level communication, physicality and communication at a high level every day, not just on Saturdays. So, we're trying to continue to emphasize that and just the kids knowing the situation. We didn't defend it great, but the fact that he knew it was coming is encouraging, but we gave up two explosive plays to an explosive offensive team. One was on a trick play and the other one, their great receiver hit us down the seam. I think Mess (Courtney Messingham) had us with a 10-5 advantage in how we tabulate explosive plays. So, we won the explosive-play battle and we won the turnover battle. That's always going to be critical. We need to play error free football.”

On balancing being aggressive with being assignment sound...

“You still have your rules and principles, and everybody has a job to do. We missed the contain on the play. That was probably the bigger issue. We missed the contain where we should add somebody up field. Regardless, we've still got to keep our eyes and coverage, and they kind of high-lowed it. So, it was a good play and good call by those guys.”

“Well, they don't give you any easy things. That's probably the one thing that I've noticed in watching them the last couple years. You've got to work for everything you get, whether it's a 10-yard pass to a six-yard run. They crowd the line of scrimmage, so to speak, but they don't give up explosive plays. We were able to get them on a couple of plays that we really designed well last year, one on a throw and a couple on a run, but they're just tough because they are disciplined, they're physical, and they're not going to give you easy access throws and play their corners off at nine yards and say, ‘Okay, we'll give you a quick hitch or something.’ They're going to make you earn everything that you have, and that's the sign of an aggressive defense. They blitz some, and then they play just some tight quarters and tight man-to-man coverage.”

On what the offensive line did well against Nevada...

“Sustained blocks. More than anything is sustained blocks and communicating all the blitzes that they were doing, because Nevada was blitzing us an awful lot. The kids were able to pass off a lot of those blitzes because of communication on the sideline and then communication in play of some of the stunts. They were running, and we were able to sustain blocks. I thought our wide receivers did a really nice job sustaining blocks. We threw some bubble screens that maybe could have been a yard or two, and we held our blocks a little bit longer and they're six or seven yards and moved the chains. Our tight ends and fullbacks – I thought Nick Lenners had one of his best games of blocking and did a great job. We're going to need that moving forward. We have to be able to sustain blocks by everybody on offense.”

On defensive back Reggie Stubblefield seeing more snaps against Nevada...

“We knew they were going to be in a spread set, and we feel he gives us a better chance to be successful playing as much man coverage as we had to play last week. It was just the type of game for Reggie. On the flip side, he didn't play much against Stanford. It was more (Ryan) Henington and Wayne (Jones), because there were more multiple tight ends. All of them played somewhat against Southern Illinois. So, every week might be a little bit different based on what the offense does.”

On freshman offensive lineman Hadley Panzer...

“He did a really nice job. I talked about him yesterday in the captain's meeting, and Noah (Johnson) was really excited for him. He said he was excited in the huddle but was calm and under control. He’s going to continue to help us and get more and more meaningful snaps as he becomes comfortable, but he played really physical and did a great job communicating.”

On the quarterbacks playing in front of a full stadium in Stillwater...

“Oh, it'll be different for sure. It'll be a big challenge. I think the experience of him (Will Howard) having a lot of snaps, no question, helps, but now we have to put him in some of those adverse conditions in practice. So, it's a lot of hand signals or however we're going to communicate snapping the football. We've got to do a great job so that he feels comfortable. The o-line feels comfortable. We need to do the same thing with Jaren (Lewis), just to make sure that those guys understand that, because it's a different atmosphere when you're doing it in front of 50, 60, 70,000 people, and it's really loud. In certain times, it gets louder and louder, and sometimes it's even loud calling the play. We typically turn the noise on when we come to the line of scrimmage. We need to turn it on, and we'll turn it on as we're in the huddle.”

On Jacardia Wright getting more work...

“Yeah, and we talked about that a little bit on Sunday. He's another guy that is no different than a wide receiver or a tight end having some catches that we need to get the football. We need to find some ways to implement him. The other two guys are playing so well, but he had a couple of really good blocks when he was out there. We're going to need him in, so I know that Coach (Brian) Anderson and Coach (Courtney) Messingham have talked about that within the game plan. When your opportunity comes – I don't care if it's the extra running back to any of our wide receivers, tight ends, or a defensive player – when you get an opportunity to play significant snaps, you have to make the most of it.”

On both teams having momentum coming into the game...

“It's just fun to be a part of starting conference play. We talk about conference play all offseason and all preseason about how difficult this league is week in and week out. What you try to do leading up to conference play is just prepare your guys and prepare your team as best we can to handle some of the adversity and handle some of the situations that are going to come our way. The three non-conference games – this was a really, really difficult non-conference schedule, three teams that are going to win an awful lot of games – and we were fortunate that we found a way to be successful.”

On Hadley Panzer’s playing time going forward...

“Coach (Conor) Riley, communicating with the offensive linemen how we're going to do it. It's no different than what we did with Jaren (Lewis), whether it's the third series, fourth series. Coach Riley kind of goes about that business throughout the week of letting the guys know when they're going to get the reps. We have that at every position. Austin Moore knows when he's going to go in the game and replace Cody Fletcher. Our d-line knows what our rotation is. Our corners know what our rotation is. So, all those things can take place and take hold during the week so that on Saturday, nobody's surprised when they're playing.”

On offensive lineman Carver Willis...

“Carver has done a really good job. It's just that Cooper Beebe is playing at such a high level that Cooper's just a guy that is hard for us to take off the field. It's nothing that Carver Willis has done. He is still a young player. He's a redshirt freshman or two freshmen – depending on how you want to look at it – that's continuing to get bigger and stronger, and he knows our offense well. But, Cooper Beebe is, in my opinion, an All-Big 12 offensive lineman. So, he's a guy that we need to keep in the game.”

“Maturity is the first thing, and I think it hit home to him last fall when Will (Howard) went in the game when Skylar (Thompson) got hurt. He's a prideful kid. He's a great person to be around, and he's really smart. I know at the end of the season or shortly in the offseason, he and I had a conversation that he wanted to be in the mix, and he knew he had to probably go about his business a little bit better. He was going to attack it, and he did. We saw that in the spring. He got better and better in the spring to where he closed the gap somewhat on Will. Will’s experience factor in the fact that Will played in 2020 and Jaren didn't, then we just saw it in fall camp because we go so much good on good and we rotate guys in and out. We just said, ‘This kid just keeps getting better and he keeps making some big time plays, whether it's a run or a throw,’ that when we lost Skylar, we wanted to make sure we were in a position that if something happened to Will that Jaren was ready to help us. Just so happened that when Skylar got hurt, it was the opportune time for us to say, ‘Okay, Jaren, you got to take some snaps,’ and he responded really well. That's the thing. The o-linemen, they're like, ‘Coach, it was great.’ You always worry about whether there is a change in cadence. Is there a change in how the game operation is? The offensive linemen said no, it was really comfortable having both guys in there, and that makes us feel really good as a staff.”

On what areas Jaren Lewis has improved the most...

“Just understanding our offense and our system and understanding and reading defenses better.”

On the defense bringing back the mob mentality...

“They want to play with excitement. All that is is mind on ball, meaning our minds got to be on the football, whether it's interceptions to minds on the ball as it's handed off or thrown. That's what we're trying to do is create some excitement for those guys, because defense has to be played with passion, with energy, with discipline. We all knew we needed to be better on defense, so I'm proud of our guys because they play with a lot of energy, a lot of passion. I think we've got a long way to go, but I think all of us have seen this is a different group on defense, and it's exciting to watch. Yeah, we had a celebration penalty. Don't want it to happen, but I want those kids to have some fun, and that's what they're doing right now. I'm proud of what we've done so far. We have a long way to go because we have a great league in front of us, but we're making significant improvements on defense.”

“Probably not a great body of work, and it's not on them. I think Phillip (Brooks) and Malik (Knowles) are doing some really good things like we knew they would, and Landry (Weber) is doing some really good things. We're blocking exceptionally well. We're being selfless in that respect. The fact that when you're in that locker room last Saturday and we're celebrating a big win or you're in the locker room at AT&amp;T Stadium and we're celebrating a big win, it's a heck of a lot better than the alternative which we all went through last year. Coach Mess (Courtney Messingham) keeps saying to the guys, ‘This is still a team game, and you got to be excited about the success we have as a team.’ All of us want to have more success individually, but sometimes it doesn't work out that way. Winning football is hard to do. Winning games is hard to do. However we can do it, we're going to do that. But, we know we need to get the receivers and tight ends more involved in the pass game. That's the bottom line.”

On evaluating the receivers with so many more rushing attempts...

“Oh, it's a lot more difficult. Yeah, but that's why we practice and that's why we go against each other all the time so that we can continue to evaluate guys. We've got some guys making really good strides out there at wide receiver. I think Jaelon Travis, who missed most of fall camp, is starting to be the Jaelon Travis that I knew he was in the spring, but it's hard when you miss every bit of installation in fall camp. Now he's coming back, and he's getting acclimated, and he's going to be a really good football player for us. Just hasn't had the opportunity. His opportunity will come.”

On Daniel Green’s improvement...

“He's focused on having a great year. He had a great offseason. He put on 13 or 14 pounds. He put on about another 12 or 13 pounds of lean muscle mass. He's just stronger. He's quicker. He is spending more time in the film room doing all of the intangibles that allow you to have a chance to be successful out on the field, and taking care of his body and watching film. All those things go a long way. You can see that on the field with his production, because he's playing the game really fast.”

On the Oklahoma State rushing attack led by running back Jaylen Warren...

“Well, we're focused on their entire rushing offense, because I think (Spencer) Sanders is also a big part of that. When you have the threat of him running the football, it can pull somebody out and then gives those backs more of an opportunity. They did a great job controlling the line of scrimmage against Boise State. They did not get arm tackled, and it was a clinic on how to rush the football. So, for us to be successful, we've got to try to slow those guys down.”

“Probably because we have a lot of former players that I asked to come back and talk to the team because they laid the foundation for all of us to be successful. We watch a lot of videos about K-State of the past because why we have all this great stuff is what Coach Snyder did and all those players did. I think it's just trying to carry on some of the legacy that was built before us and try to honor those guys.”

On playing at Oklahoma State this weekend...

“We’ve been waiting for this one for a while. They've got the capacity, and they're always a very talented team. Last week in Boise, they ran it 58 times. So, we're excited to get down to Stillwater and play the game. It should be fun.”

On the frustrating losses to Oklahoma State the past two years...

“I would say in 2019 they kind of handed it to us. Last year, we felt like we could have gotten that one. We should have got that one, but they're always such a talented team. So, they're always hard to prepare for, but I think we're really well prepared this year. It's going to be a fun game.”

On the crowd environment at Oklahoma State...

“It's funny because I guess people always say we open up the Big 12 away, but I kind of enjoy it. I love playing away games. Stillwater is always such a loud environment with their paddles and stuff, and the fans are all close to you. So, it's going to be fun. I think our team is ready for a road environment like Stillwater. So, we're excited.”

SENIOR OFFENSIVE LINEMAN NOAH JOHNSON

“For me, this is the first time I've ever really played a game in their stadium. It's against a great opponent that has beaten us the last two years. We've got a lot to prove, and they've got a lot to prove. We know it'll be a really competitive game. It's just one opportunity to start conference play on the road against a team who's consistently one of the best teams in the Big 12. A big rivalry for us, and I just think it's exciting for the whole team.”

On the difference between real crowd noise and practice crowd noise...

“Yeah, it's a little bit different, but it's something that we've practiced. Ever since Coach Klieman got here, it's something that really helps on Saturdays. Hopefully the speakers will be played louder than the actual fans will be. I don't know how loud it'll be at Oklahoma State, but I know we'll be prepared for it, and it's cool. It's a little thing to make practice a little bit more difficult, a bit more entertaining I guess and just to get our operation time with noise down to a tee before we get there on Saturday.”

On evaluation of quarterbacks Will Howard and Jaren Lewis...

“I was so excited to see Jaren get an opportunity. He and I came in at the same time. He was an early enrollee out of high school. The kid has put in the work from day one, every single day. It has always worked out for him. I haven't seen him on the field yet until Saturday, and the kid came in. The dude's got confidence. In two drives, we got points each time and that was huge for us. I've said it before and I'll say it again; I can't say enough good things about Will Howard. The guy has put in an unbelievable amount of work from day one here. He was put into a tough position, and he's handled it incredibly well. Throughout it all and this offseason, he's improved so much. He has an incredibly bright future here, and whoever's back there behind center, I know we're in good hands because Will and Jaren are both something that's a credit to Skylar (Thompson). He really sets that standard for them. A great mentor who was very involved in the game on Saturday and throughout last week. Those guys are going to keep pushing and keep improving every day. Will and Jaren are consistently probably the two last people on the field after practice every day working on their game. So, I can't say enough good things about either.”

On playing in the Oklahoma State road environment...

“Oh, super excited. Like Coach mentioned, this is kind of how it started in 2019. Then we got to go down there and the fans are all over you, maybe about 10 yards or so away from the players, but we're super excited.”

On what stands out about Oklahoma State defense...

“Aggression, every year. They’ll be locked in and ready to go. I think Coach Mess (Courtney Messingham) is doing a great job so far. Yeah, only having a Monday practice just down in the schemes, having different plays and different opportunities for players. But Oklahoma State’s going to be a good thing.”

On what stands out most about last year's game...

“That was a close one. Watching the film back on it, we had a great game. We had a great scheme. We just need to keep finishing in places and execute when we have the opportunity to make big plays and I think we'll do well.”

On his evaluation of the defense…

“I think right now, last game especially, we played really well against the run. I think we started off playing really well against the run, and we improved in that area even better, especially up front. I think areas of improvement, we just still need to eliminate big plays. I think that is what’s killing us. Teams are getting big plays on us, which is where we can improve.”

“Yeah, it’s a big loss. He is a really good player, a really good pass rusher. He does a lot of different things for us. They have to account for him a lot. I think we got a lot of guys in that room. You still got Felix (Anudike-Uzomah). You got Nate Matlack. All these guys can take his place for sure.”

On the improvement of the defense…

“I think we feel settled in, but we know coming into the Big 12, there’s going to be a lot more physical play, especially OSU. They are going to run the ball really well. They are a really good team. So, I think we settled into our defense now for sure. We’re comfortable with our three-down, but we are going to see a lot more different challenges coming up in the Big 12.”

JUNIOR DEFENSIVE BACK EKOW BOYE-DOE

On being fired up for Big 12 play…

“That is what it is all about. This is all we work for. I am very excited.”

On last year’s Oklahoma State…

“Oh definitely, I mean last year was a close one. We made a few last-minute mistakes. I am definitely excited about getting another shot.”

On comparing the past football teams to now….

K-State Holds Weekly Press Conference Prior to Big 12 Opener

The Manhattan High Indians stay at #8 in Class 6A. The Indians are 3-0 after a 70-0 win over Highland Park on Friday. Junction City stands at #10 in the poll after reaching as high as 5th earlier in the season. The Blue Jays are 2-1 and coming off an overtime victory over Topeka Seaman and their only loss is to the 8th-ranked Indians.

The Wamego Red Raiders have played some tight football games so far this season. Currently, they're 2-1 on the year with their lone loss being 41-40 in 4 overtimes against Concordia in week one. Last week, Wamego slid past Clay Center 47-41 in 3 overtimes. They move up to #8 in Class 4A ahead of a matchup with KC Washington this week.

The Riley County Falcons have burst onto the scene this season, starting 3-0 with impressive wins over St. Marys, Minneapolis, and most recently Silver Lake. The Falcons, now ranked #8, will take on Clay Center this Friday in what will likely be one of the marquee matchups this weekend.&nbsp;

CLASS 6A<figure>
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 </figure>The Manhattan High Indians stay at #8 in Class 6A. The Indians are 3-0 after a 70-0 win over Highland Park on Friday. Junction City stands at #10 in the poll after reaching as high as 5th earlier in the season. The Blue Jays are 2-1 and coming off an overtime victory over Topeka Seaman and their only loss is to the 8th-ranked Indians.CLASS 4A&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The Wamego Red Raiders have played some tight football games so far this season. Currently, they're 2-1 on the year with their lone loss being 41-40 in 4 overtimes against Concordia in week one. Last week, Wamego slid past Clay Center 47-41 in 3 overtimes. They move up to #8 in Class 4A ahead of a matchup with KC Washington this week.CLASS 3A<figure>
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 </figure>The Riley County Falcons have burst onto the scene this season, starting 3-0 with impressive wins over St. Marys, Minneapolis, and most recently Silver Lake. The Falcons, now ranked #8, will take on Clay Center this Friday in what will likely be one of the marquee matchups this weekend.&nbsp;

Area schools ranked in 810 Varsity top 10

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WIBW) - Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run of the season Monday afternoon against Cleveland, giving him sole possession of the MLB record for home runs in a season by a catcher.

The seven-time All-Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/09/16/royals-salvador-perez-ties-mlb-home-run-record-catchers/" target="_blank">tied Johnny Bench’s record&nbsp;</a>set in 1970 just four days ago.

Bench&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyBench_5/status/1440079558024126465" target="_blank">tweeted his congratulations</a>&nbsp;after Salvy broke his record:

“Un hombre muy fuerte! A great man. Congrats&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SalvadorPerez15">@SalvadorPerez15</a>. Most home runs by a catcher in a season. Catching Royal-ty.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLB?src=hashtag_click">#MLB</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Royals">@Royals</a>,” he wrote.

Perez, 31, also moved into second all-time for home runs in franchise history Monday with 198, edging out Mike Sweeney’s 197. George Brett sits in first with 317 career homers.

Salvy is now just two home runs away from tying the Royals’ single-season home run record; Jorge Soler hit 48 in 2019.

His two-run blast gave the Royals a 7-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning.

By WIBW TV's Marleah CampbellCLEVELAND, Ohio (WIBW) - Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run of the season Monday afternoon against Cleveland, giving him sole possession of the MLB record for home runs in a season by a catcher.The seven-time All-Star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wibw.com/2021/09/16/royals-salvador-perez-ties-mlb-home-run-record-catchers/" target="_blank">tied Johnny Bench’s record&nbsp;</a>set in 1970 just four days ago.Bench&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyBench_5/status/1440079558024126465" target="_blank">tweeted his congratulations</a>&nbsp;after Salvy broke his record:“Un hombre muy fuerte! A great man. Congrats&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/SalvadorPerez15">@SalvadorPerez15</a>. Most home runs by a catcher in a season. Catching Royal-ty.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLB?src=hashtag_click">#MLB</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Royals">@Royals</a>,” he wrote.Perez, 31, also moved into second all-time for home runs in franchise history Monday with 198, edging out Mike Sweeney’s 197. George Brett sits in first with 317 career homers.Salvy is now just two home runs away from tying the Royals’ single-season home run record; Jorge Soler hit 48 in 2019.His two-run blast gave the Royals a 7-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/SalvadorPerez15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SalvadorPerez15</a>! 💪🏽💪🏽 <a href="https://t.co/cDoDpfBIaF">https://t.co/cDoDpfBIaF</a>&mdash; Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes/status/1440068404224806920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield share a big hug, and Salvy is greeted with a big celebration in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a> dugout. That&#39;s because Salvy just broke the single-season HR record in which a player caught at least 75 percent of his games (Johnny Bench, 45 in 1970). <a href="https://t.co/z20OSFVzmk">pic.twitter.com/z20OSFVzmk</a>&mdash; Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) <a href="https://twitter.com/anne__rogers/status/1440067223926702090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Un hombre muy fuerte! A great man. Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/SalvadorPerez15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SalvadorPerez15</a>. Most home runs by a catcher in a season. Catching Royal-ty. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Royals</a> <a href="https://t.co/2lv5A6fftf">https://t.co/2lv5A6fftf</a>&mdash; Johnny Bench (@JohnnyBench_5) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyBench_5/status/1440079558024126465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Salvador Perez sets single-season home run record for MLB catchers

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference and FOX Sports announced Monday that Kansas State’s Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma on October 2 has been set for a 2:30 p.m., kick and will be shown nationally on FOX.

K-State is searching for its third-straight win in the series following upsets over top-five Sooner teams in both 2019 (48-41) and 2020 (38-35). The last time the Wildcats won at least three-straight games over OU was 1993 through 1996.

Kansas State, ranked No. 25 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25, opens Big 12 play this Saturday at Oklahoma State. The game inside Boone Pickens Stadium is slated for a 6 p.m., kick and will be shown on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

Big 12 TV Selections for Saturday, October 2

Oklahoma at K-State -&nbsp;2:30 p.m. /&nbsp;FOX

Texas Tech at West Virginia - 2:30 p.m. / ESPN2

Baylor at Oklahoma State - 6 p.m. / ESPN2

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference and FOX Sports announced Monday that Kansas State’s Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma on October 2 has been set for a 2:30 p.m., kick and will be shown nationally on FOX.K-State is searching for its third-straight win in the series following upsets over top-five Sooner teams in both 2019 (48-41) and 2020 (38-35). The last time the Wildcats won at least three-straight games over OU was 1993 through 1996.Kansas State, ranked No. 25 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25, opens Big 12 play this Saturday at Oklahoma State. The game inside Boone Pickens Stadium is slated for a 6 p.m., kick and will be shown on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.Big 12 TV Selections for Saturday, October 2Texas at TCU - 11 a.m. / ABCOklahoma at K-State -&nbsp;2:30 p.m. /&nbsp;FOXTexas Tech at West Virginia - 2:30 p.m. / ESPN2Baylor at Oklahoma State - 6 p.m. / ESPN2Kansas at Iowa State - 6 p.m. / FS1

K-State’s Big 12 Home Opener Set for Afternoon Kick

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson finally beat Patrick Mahomes, using his legs to rush for 107 yards and scoring twice, including flipping into the end zone for the winning score as Baltimore defeated Kansas City 36-35. 

Jackson was 0-3 against the Chiefs, and he needed all of his multiple skills to break through to hand Mahomes his first loss in September after 11 victories. The matchup of NFL MVPs — Mahomes in 2018, Jackson the next year — was a wild affair from the start. And the Ravens needed a fumble by Clyde Edwards-Helaire as Kansas City was marching into field goal range to clinch it.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson finally beat Patrick Mahomes, using his legs to rush for 107 yards and scoring twice, including flipping into the end zone for the winning score as Baltimore defeated Kansas City 36-35. Jackson was 0-3 against the Chiefs, and he needed all of his multiple skills to break through to hand Mahomes his first loss in September after 11 victories. The matchup of NFL MVPs — Mahomes in 2018, Jackson the next year — was a wild affair from the start. And the Ravens needed a fumble by Clyde Edwards-Helaire as Kansas City was marching into field goal range to clinch it.

Late fumble proves costly for Chiefs

Kansas State is ranked 25th in the latest Associated Press college football poll. The Wildcats ( 3-0 ) entered the poll following their 38-17 win over Nevada.

Alabama is ranked number one followed by Georgia, Oregon and Oklahoma.

Kansas State is ranked 25th in the latest Associated Press college football poll. The Wildcats ( 3-0 ) entered the poll following their 38-17 win over Nevada.Alabama is ranked number one followed by Georgia, Oregon and Oklahoma.

Wildcats ranked 25th in AP poll

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Gerry Bohanon threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while running for another score as Baylor pounded Kansas 45-7. Abram Smith ran for 122 yards and a TD, and Trestan Ebner added 72 yards on 12 carries, as the Bears totaled 307 yards rushing. They beat the Jayhawks for the 12th straight time dating to the 2007 season. Kansas quarterback Jason Bean was held to just 57 yards passing and a touchdown, though he did have 62 yards on the ground.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Gerry Bohanon threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while running for another score as Baylor pounded Kansas 45-7. Abram Smith ran for 122 yards and a TD, and Trestan Ebner added 72 yards on 12 carries, as the Bears totaled 307 yards rushing. They beat the Jayhawks for the 12th straight time dating to the 2007 season. Kansas quarterback Jason Bean was held to just 57 yards passing and a touchdown, though he did have 62 yards on the ground.

Baylor uses ground game to defeat Kansas

The Lady Jay tennis team competed in the Olathe Northwest Quadrangular Friday night at the College Boulevard Activity Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;Coach Matt Mikheel said the Lady Jays found a lot of success early against Gardner Edgerton as they won all of the #1 and #2 spots in singles and doubles.&nbsp; In the 2nd&nbsp;round, the Lady Jays split with Shawnee Mission West, winning at #1 singles and #2 and #3 doubles.&nbsp; Olathe Northwest won all of the matches in the third round against the Lady Jays.

Abby Ratts went 2-1 at the top singles spot, while Hannah Ratts and Grace Harris also went 2-1 in the #2 doubles position.&nbsp; At number one doubles Stephanie Stanislow and Avery Jacobsen went 1-2 and Rachel Cho also went 1-2 on the night.&nbsp; The other victory came from Rachel Robinsky and Rebecca Monroe at the number 3 doubles position.&nbsp; Kylee Powell also competed at each of the #3 spots on the night.

The Lady Jays next host a home quadrangular at the former JCHS tennis courts on Monday, September 20.&nbsp; Matches will start at 3 pm.

The Lady Jay tennis team competed in the Olathe Northwest Quadrangular Friday night at the College Boulevard Activity Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;Coach Matt Mikheel said the Lady Jays found a lot of success early against Gardner Edgerton as they won all of the #1 and #2 spots in singles and doubles.&nbsp; In the 2nd&nbsp;round, the Lady Jays split with Shawnee Mission West, winning at #1 singles and #2 and #3 doubles.&nbsp; Olathe Northwest won all of the matches in the third round against the Lady Jays.Abby Ratts went 2-1 at the top singles spot, while Hannah Ratts and Grace Harris also went 2-1 in the #2 doubles position.&nbsp; At number one doubles Stephanie Stanislow and Avery Jacobsen went 1-2 and Rachel Cho also went 1-2 on the night.&nbsp; The other victory came from Rachel Robinsky and Rebecca Monroe at the number 3 doubles position.&nbsp; Kylee Powell also competed at each of the #3 spots on the night.The Lady Jays next host a home quadrangular at the former JCHS tennis courts on Monday, September 20.&nbsp; Matches will start at 3 pm.

Lady Jay tennis competes in a quadrangular

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State outscored Nevada 21-0 in the 4th quarter and ran away with its third-straight win Saturday.

"What a win," said Head Coach Chris Klieman. "We challenged the guys early in the week, that we needed to take the next step as a football team. We were prepared for it. We kind of were built for this. We knew the non-con schedule was going to be extremely difficult. We knew adversity had struck, losing Skylar, and we challenged the guys to rise up."

Running back Deuce Vaughn ran for 127 yards, his fifth-straight game over the century mark dating back to last season, and also tallied 1,000 career rushing yards, becoming the fifth-fastest player in K-State history to reach that milestone.&nbsp;

"That's pretty big," said Vaughn postgame of his 1,000 yard milestone. "That's actually crazy. I'm just now learning that, but that's just a testament to my O-Line and everybody up front man, today and dating back to last year, man I love those boys."

The Wildcat offensive line commanded the front lines Saturday, allowing the Wildcat offense to total 269 rushing yards on 48 carries, a mark that will make just about any coach smile.&nbsp;

Chris Klieman commended his front line's effort, "We challenged those guys from the start of the week to every drive," he said. "When it was 17-17, we ended up having a big-time drive, eight plays, 75 yards to go up 24-17 and it couldn't be a field goal there. We needed a touchdown. That set the tone."&nbsp;

Kansas State's defense did their fair share as well, holding prospective first round draft pick Carson Strong to just one touchdown pass and shutting out the Wolf Pack in the fourth quarter to seal the win.&nbsp;

Kansas State improves to 3-0 and will now turn its attention to Big 12 play and its first true road contest of the season at Oklahoma State next week.

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 </figure>BY JACKSON SCHNEIDERMANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State outscored Nevada 21-0 in the 4th quarter and ran away with its third-straight win Saturday."What a win," said Head Coach Chris Klieman. "We challenged the guys early in the week, that we needed to take the next step as a football team. We were prepared for it. We kind of were built for this. We knew the non-con schedule was going to be extremely difficult. We knew adversity had struck, losing Skylar, and we challenged the guys to rise up."Running back Deuce Vaughn ran for 127 yards, his fifth-straight game over the century mark dating back to last season, and also tallied 1,000 career rushing yards, becoming the fifth-fastest player in K-State history to reach that milestone.&nbsp;"That's pretty big," said Vaughn postgame of his 1,000 yard milestone. "That's actually crazy. I'm just now learning that, but that's just a testament to my O-Line and everybody up front man, today and dating back to last year, man I love those boys."The Wildcat offensive line commanded the front lines Saturday, allowing the Wildcat offense to total 269 rushing yards on 48 carries, a mark that will make just about any coach smile.&nbsp;Chris Klieman commended his front line's effort, "We challenged those guys from the start of the week to every drive," he said. "When it was 17-17, we ended up having a big-time drive, eight plays, 75 yards to go up 24-17 and it couldn't be a field goal there. We needed a touchdown. That set the tone."&nbsp;Kansas State's defense did their fair share as well, holding prospective first round draft pick Carson Strong to just one touchdown pass and shutting out the Wolf Pack in the fourth quarter to seal the win.&nbsp;Kansas State improves to 3-0 and will now turn its attention to Big 12 play and its first true road contest of the season at Oklahoma State next week.FINAL STATS<figure>
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Huge 4th quarter lifts K-State over Nevada

Drew Elliott led Chapman with a 9th place finish in 18:26 at the Clay Center Cross Country Invitational. Chris Falls finished 18th in 19:15 and both Elliott and Falls medaled. Raymond Johnson was 34th in 20:48, Levi Gaston 37th in 20:55, Taryn Hoffman 51st in 22:22, Justin Blocker 55th in 22:59 and Travis Leasure 61st in 24:01.

In varsity girls Paisley Jaderborg finished 30th in 26:23 while in JV boys Joey Alonzo was 21st in 23:32 and Ben Phillips 40th in 27:30.

Chapman will compete in both middle and high school cross country at Southeast of Saline on Tuesday.

Drew Elliott led Chapman with a 9th place finish in 18:26 at the Clay Center Cross Country Invitational. Chris Falls finished 18th in 19:15 and both Elliott and Falls medaled. Raymond Johnson was 34th in 20:48, Levi Gaston 37th in 20:55, Taryn Hoffman 51st in 22:22, Justin Blocker 55th in 22:59 and Travis Leasure 61st in 24:01.In varsity girls Paisley Jaderborg finished 30th in 26:23 while in JV boys Joey Alonzo was 21st in 23:32 and Ben Phillips 40th in 27:30.Chapman will compete in both middle and high school cross country at Southeast of Saline on Tuesday.

Chapman cross country athletes compete at Clay Center Invitational

Andover Central 35, Goddard-Eisenhower 13

BV Northwest 49, Central (St. Joseph), Mo. 6

Kapaun Mount Carmel 34, Wichita Northwest 17

Lincoln College Prep, Mo. 64, KC Sumner 0

PREP FOOTBALL=Andale 61, Wellington 6Andover 28, Salina Central 19Andover Central 35, Goddard-Eisenhower 13Arkansas City 27, Goddard 21Ashland 42, Cheylin 32Atchison 38, KC Wyandotte 16Atchison County 58, McLouth 0Attica/Argonia 60, Oxford 8Axtell 62, Rock Hills 14BV North 40, BV Southwest 28BV Northwest 49, Central (St. Joseph), Mo. 6BV West 38, St. James Academy 6Basehor-Linwood 26, DeSoto 21Bennington 52, Moundridge 34Bishop Miege 23, St. Thomas Aquinas 20Blue Valley 67, Lee's Summit, Mo. 36Bucklin 50, Hodgeman County 48Buhler 18, Winfield 7Burlingame 57, Hartford 6Cair Paravel 60, Maranatha Academy 6Caldwell 36, Norwich 34Caney Valley 36, Erie 0Canton-Galva 50, Washington County 0Central Heights 31, Northern Heights 0Central Plains 26, Otis-Bison 12Centralia 36, Jackson Heights 12Chanute 37, Jefferson West 8Chaparral 30, Sterling 0Chapman 56, Abilene 21Chase County 52, Valley Falls 6Cheney 34, Garden Plain 7Cimarron 26, Scott City 20Circle 42, Augusta 35Concordia 33, Beloit 14Conway Springs 50, Elkhart 0Council Grove 44, West Franklin 20Cunningham 67, Fowler 18Derby 44, Wichita Bishop Carroll 36Dighton 45, St. Francis 0Dodge City 35, Wichita South 16El Dorado 51, Labette County 7Ell-Saline 20, Oakley 14, OTEudora 48, Bonner Springs 28Eureka 44, Bluestem 0Frankfort 28, Onaga 22Fredonia 28, Cherryvale 22, 4OTGalena 42, Riverton 24Garden City 49, Wichita West 0Girard 47, Columbus 26Greeley County 55, Golden Plains 32Hanover 68, BV Randolph 0Hays 58, Liberal 14Hays-TMP-Marian 21, Plainville 0Hiawatha 55, Riverside 0Hoisington 46, Halstead 20Holton 28, Perry-Lecompton 7Hoxie 52, Triplains-Brewster 20Humboldt 56, Neodesha 0Hutchinson Trinity 40, Belle Plaine 0Independence 28, Fort Scott 0Inman 86, Salina Sacred Heart 0Jayhawk Linn 30, Baxter Springs 18Johnson-Brock, Neb. 38, Doniphan West 20Junction City 23, Topeka Seaman 16, OTKC Sumner 32, East (Kansas City), Mo. 0KC Turner 52, KC Harmon 0KC Washington 22, KC Schlagle 0Kapaun Mount Carmel 34, Wichita Northwest 17Kingman 61, Marion 0Kinsley 64, South Haven 14La Crosse 44, Ness City 32Lakin 22, Goodland 14Lansing 17, Shawnee Heights 14Larned 36, Haven 6Lawrence 35, SM West 7Leavenworth 25, KC Piper 23Lebo 42, Waverly 34Lincoln College Prep, Mo. 64, KC Sumner 0Linn 78, Wetmore 30Little River 66, Goessel 20Lyons 28, Nickerson 26Maize 54, Newton 10Maize South 28, Hutchinson 14Manhattan 70, Highland Park 0Marmaton Valley 66, Chetopa 14McPherson 34, Great Bend 19Meade 46, Satanta 0Medicine Lodge 54, Macksville 14Mill Valley 41, SM East 10Minneapolis 20, Republic County 6Minneola 12, South Gray 6Moscow 67, Burrton 20Mulvane 32, Clearwater 13Natoma 67, Weskan 19Nemaha Central 19, Sabetha 7Northern Valley 84, Deerfield 18Norton 40, Russell 0Olathe North 21, Lawrence Free State 7Olathe South 34, Gardner-Edgerton 30Olathe West 56, SM South 13Olpe 70, Lyndon 12Osage City 45, Mission Valley 8Osborne 58, Lakeside 8Oswego 49, Altoona-Midway 0Pawnee Heights 72, Rolla 24Pike Valley 52, Southern Cloud 6Pleasant Ridge 42, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 28Prairie View 38, Parsons 14Pratt 36, Hesston 7Quinter 54, Oberlin-Decatur 6Rawlins County 48, Wallace County 14Remington 60, Wichita Independent 21Riley County 22, Silver Lake 14Rossville 44, St. Mary's 20SM North 14, Olathe Northwest 7SM Northwest 51, Olathe East 16Salina South 36, Wichita Campus 14Sedan 58, Burden Central 8Sedgwick 65, Southeast 6Smith Center 66, Ellinwood 0Smoky Valley 14, Hillsboro 8Solomon 64, Rural Vista 0South Barber 56, Hutchinson Central Christian 6South Central 50, Kiowa County 0Southeast Saline 72, Ellsworth 6Spearville 48, Ingalls 0Spring Hill 54, Ottawa 7Sylvan-Lucas 62, Chase 0Tescott 28, Wilson 20, 2OTThunder Ridge 56, St. John's Beloit-Tipton 6Tonganoxie 17, Paola 13Topeka Hayden 39, Topeka West 6Trego 42, Victoria 40Troy 10, Wabaunsee 6Udall 60, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 28Ulysses 28, Colby 22Uniontown 30, Pleasanton 6Valley Center 51, Coffeyville 0Valley Heights 62, Horton 7Wamego 47, Clay Center 41, OTWashburn Rural 19, Pittsburg 17Wellsville 42, Iola 14West Elk 34, Flinthills 14Wichita Collegiate 35, Rose Hill 7Wichita County 62, Hill City 28Wichita East 58, Southeast 0Wichita East 58, Wichita Southeast 0Wichita Heights 69, Wichita North 12Wichita Trinity 19, Douglass 18Yates Center 52, St. Paul 6POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Baldwin vs. Louisburg, ccd.Clifton-Clyde vs. Wakefield, ccd.Herington vs. Rural Vista, ccd.Logan/Palco vs. Lincoln, ccd.Marysville vs. Rock Creek, ccd.

Friday night football scores

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Junction City Blue Jays came from behind to defeat the Topeka Seaman Vikings on Friday night, winning 23-26 in overtime.&nbsp;

Both defenses played outstanding football, holding two high-powered offenses well below their respective season averages.&nbsp;The Vikings held Junction City scoreless in the first half, but could just muster three short field goals on their own. The Vikings led 9-0 at the break.

In the second half, Junction City's offense would find life with an Aidan Field field goal to get within 9-3. The Blue Jays would then tie the game with a touchdown run and miss the ensuing extra point.&nbsp;

From there, the two teams would trade touchdowns late in the fourth quarter and head to the extra period knotted at 16.&nbsp;

Junction City would get the ball first and score on a 3-yard David Rowell touchdown run to take its first lead of the game at 23-16. The first play of Seaman's offensive series would end the contest as pressure in the backfield would cause a fumble recovered by the JCHS defense.&nbsp;

The Blue Jays improved to 2-1 on the season and will now return home to open its brand new football stadium in its home opener against Washburn Rural Friday, September 24th at 7 p.m.

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Junction City Blue Jays came from behind to defeat the Topeka Seaman Vikings on Friday night, winning 23-26 in overtime.&nbsp;Both defenses played outstanding football, holding two high-powered offenses well below their respective season averages.&nbsp;The Vikings held Junction City scoreless in the first half, but could just muster three short field goals on their own. The Vikings led 9-0 at the break.In the second half, Junction City's offense would find life with an Aidan Field field goal to get within 9-3. The Blue Jays would then tie the game with a touchdown run and miss the ensuing extra point.&nbsp;From there, the two teams would trade touchdowns late in the fourth quarter and head to the extra period knotted at 16.&nbsp;Junction City would get the ball first and score on a 3-yard David Rowell touchdown run to take its first lead of the game at 23-16. The first play of Seaman's offensive series would end the contest as pressure in the backfield would cause a fumble recovered by the JCHS defense.&nbsp;The Blue Jays improved to 2-1 on the season and will now return home to open its brand new football stadium in its home opener against Washburn Rural Friday, September 24th at 7 p.m.

Blue Jays win OT thriller at Seaman

Tonight, the Junction City Blue Jays (1-1) travel to take on Centennial League-rival Topeka Seaman (2-0). Pregame starts at 6:30 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m.. Live play-by-play from the "Voice of the Blue Jays," Dewey Terrill and Color Analyst Brian Field can be heard in the video, as well as on 1420 AM and 107.9 FM KJCK.&nbsp;

Tonight, the Junction City Blue Jays (1-1) travel to take on Centennial League-rival Topeka Seaman (2-0). Pregame starts at 6:30 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m.. Live play-by-play from the "Voice of the Blue Jays," Dewey Terrill and Color Analyst Brian Field can be heard in the video, as well as on 1420 AM and 107.9 FM KJCK.&nbsp;<figure>
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WATCH LIVE: Junction City Football @ Topeka  Seaman

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;– After concluding the 2021 spring season at the Big 12 Championships, head coach Jordan Smith announces the 2021 fall season schedule on Friday (September 17).

The fall season will begin with a three-day tournament at the Ole Miss Invite in Oxford, Miss., on September 24-26.

Shortly following the Ole Miss Invite, the Wildcats will head off to Charleston, S.C, for the ITA All-Americans Championship on October 4-10.

After a short break from competition, K-State will compete at the ITA Regionals from October 21-25 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Concluding the 2021 fall season is the Big 12 Fall Championships hosted by Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., on November 5-7. The Wildcats finished the 2020-21 season with an overall record of 7-12 (2-7 Big 12). K-State ended the season in the first round of the Big 12 Championships, 4-3, to No. 9 seed Kansas.

K-States 2021 recruiting class of&nbsp;Dinora Alloyarova&nbsp;(Engels, Russia)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Florentine Dekkers&nbsp;(Ammerzoden, Netherlands)&nbsp;has been ranked among the Top 25 nationally by the&nbsp;Tennis Recruiting Network, which is the premier site for junior tennis. It marked the first time that K-State has appeared in the rankings in four years since departing Wildcat&nbsp;Margot Decker&nbsp;and seniors&nbsp;Maria Linares&nbsp;and&nbsp;Anna Turco&nbsp;boasted the 14th-best class in 2017.

The Wildcats will return six letter winners, including All-Big 12 selections&nbsp;Karine-Marion Job&nbsp;and Linares for the 2021-22 season. Job collected Big 12 honors in both singles and doubles play, while Linares earned recognition for her contributions with Job in doubles' competition at the No. 1 spot. The team finished the spring schedule with a 7-12 overall record, including a 2-7 mark in conference play.

Seniors&nbsp;Rosanna Maffei&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ioana Gheorghita&nbsp;will also be returning to the roster as well as sophomore&nbsp;Manami Ukita.

For the latest on K-State Women’s Tennis, follow @kstatesports and @KStateTEN on Twitter or Kansas State Women’s Tennis on Facebook.

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 </figure><a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;– After concluding the 2021 spring season at the Big 12 Championships, head coach Jordan Smith announces the 2021 fall season schedule on Friday (September 17).The fall season will begin with a three-day tournament at the Ole Miss Invite in Oxford, Miss., on September 24-26.Shortly following the Ole Miss Invite, the Wildcats will head off to Charleston, S.C, for the ITA All-Americans Championship on October 4-10.After a short break from competition, K-State will compete at the ITA Regionals from October 21-25 in Iowa City, Iowa.Concluding the 2021 fall season is the Big 12 Fall Championships hosted by Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., on November 5-7. The Wildcats finished the 2020-21 season with an overall record of 7-12 (2-7 Big 12). K-State ended the season in the first round of the Big 12 Championships, 4-3, to No. 9 seed Kansas.K-States 2021 recruiting class of&nbsp;Dinora Alloyarova&nbsp;(Engels, Russia)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Florentine Dekkers&nbsp;(Ammerzoden, Netherlands)&nbsp;has been ranked among the Top 25 nationally by the&nbsp;Tennis Recruiting Network, which is the premier site for junior tennis. It marked the first time that K-State has appeared in the rankings in four years since departing Wildcat&nbsp;Margot Decker&nbsp;and seniors&nbsp;Maria Linares&nbsp;and&nbsp;Anna Turco&nbsp;boasted the 14th-best class in 2017.The Wildcats will return six letter winners, including All-Big 12 selections&nbsp;Karine-Marion Job&nbsp;and Linares for the 2021-22 season. Job collected Big 12 honors in both singles and doubles play, while Linares earned recognition for her contributions with Job in doubles' competition at the No. 1 spot. The team finished the spring schedule with a 7-12 overall record, including a 2-7 mark in conference play.Seniors&nbsp;Rosanna Maffei&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ioana Gheorghita&nbsp;will also be returning to the roster as well as sophomore&nbsp;Manami Ukita.For the latest on K-State Women’s Tennis, follow @kstatesports and @KStateTEN on Twitter or Kansas State Women’s Tennis on Facebook.