MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State's holiday break ended Tuesday night in Manhattan when the Wildcats welcomed in the Omaha Mavericks to close out the 2020 portion of their schedule.

In a back and forth affair, the Wildcats found themselves trailing in the closing seconds to the previously 2-7 Mavericks.

“Obviously it’s time for giving, and I love Christmas. I’m kind of old school, watching AMC movies and Hallmark. I wrap presents and love to play Santa and give to our grandkids," said Kansas State Head Coach Bruce Weber. "I don’t expect much, but definitely got a nice Christmas gift tonight with a tough, hard fought win that I’m not sure we deserved to win. We made some plays when it counted, got some stops when it counted."

Freshman Guard Selton Miguel shot just 3-for-14 from the field in the game, but made without question the biggest shot of his young K-State career in a corner three with just nine seconds remaining.&nbsp;

“I know I missed a lot of three’s and I missed a lot of layups but Coach Weber, like I said before just kept saying, ‘Keep shooting, keep shooting’. If you’re open, try to attack the rim, try to get fouled, try to get points to help the team. So we just kept doing this even though I missed a lot of shots," said Miguel.

In a game that featured nine ties and nine lead changes, a young Kansas State team found a way to win against a much older, battle-tested, Omaha team.&nbsp;

The Mavericks entered with just two wins, but had faced challenging opponents such as #3 Kansas, #9 Creighton, Drake, and Colorado.&nbsp;

"I think we got a little bit tight at a couple points but we kept being positive in the huddles and saying, ‘Make plays, don’t be afraid to lose, play to win’," said Weber. "And we got some stops and made some plays when it counted.”

The Wildcats have now won four out of their last five contests dating back to their loss to Division II Fort Hays State, and will carry that momentum back into Big 12 play when they host the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, January 2 at 1 p.m. inside Bramlage Coliseum.&nbsp;

“We needed this win because now it’s going to get real with playing conference games and everything. We needed this win so we can go to TCU and get another win," said Miguel.

Kansas State upended TCU 53-49 in the Big 12 Tournament on March 11th prior to the sports world coming to a halt, abruptly ending the Wildcats' 2019-2020 season.

By Jackson SchneiderMANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State's holiday break ended Tuesday night in Manhattan when the Wildcats welcomed in the Omaha Mavericks to close out the 2020 portion of their schedule.In a back and forth affair, the Wildcats found themselves trailing in the closing seconds to the previously 2-7 Mavericks.“Obviously it’s time for giving, and I love Christmas. I’m kind of old school, watching AMC movies and Hallmark. I wrap presents and love to play Santa and give to our grandkids," said Kansas State Head Coach Bruce Weber. "I don’t expect much, but definitely got a nice Christmas gift tonight with a tough, hard fought win that I’m not sure we deserved to win. We made some plays when it counted, got some stops when it counted."Freshman Guard Selton Miguel shot just 3-for-14 from the field in the game, but made without question the biggest shot of his young K-State career in a corner three with just nine seconds remaining.&nbsp;“I know I missed a lot of three’s and I missed a lot of layups but Coach Weber, like I said before just kept saying, ‘Keep shooting, keep shooting’. If you’re open, try to attack the rim, try to get fouled, try to get points to help the team. So we just kept doing this even though I missed a lot of shots," said Miguel.In a game that featured nine ties and nine lead changes, a young Kansas State team found a way to win against a much older, battle-tested, Omaha team.&nbsp;The Mavericks entered with just two wins, but had faced challenging opponents such as #3 Kansas, #9 Creighton, Drake, and Colorado.&nbsp;"I think we got a little bit tight at a couple points but we kept being positive in the huddles and saying, ‘Make plays, don’t be afraid to lose, play to win’," said Weber. "And we got some stops and made some plays when it counted.”The Wildcats have now won four out of their last five contests dating back to their loss to Division II Fort Hays State, and will carry that momentum back into Big 12 play when they host the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, January 2 at 1 p.m. inside Bramlage Coliseum.&nbsp;“We needed this win because now it’s going to get real with playing conference games and everything. We needed this win so we can go to TCU and get another win," said Miguel.Kansas State upended TCU 53-49 in the Big 12 Tournament on March 11th prior to the sports world coming to a halt, abruptly ending the Wildcats' 2019-2020 season.

Miguel's Late Three Pushes K-State Past Omaha

By TOMMY REZAC St. Joseph Post

The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Ervin Santana to a minor league contract.

The 38-year old right-hander pitched for the Royals in 2013, winning nine games with a 3.24 ERA in 211 innings.

Santana last pitched in the big leagues in 2019, making three starts for the Chicago White Sox with a 9.45 ERA. He was an All-Star as recently as 2017, winning 16 games for the Minnesota Twins with a 3.28 ERA.

Santana has spent parts of 15 seasons in the majors, winning 149 games with a 4.09 ERA for the Angels, Royals, Braves, Twins and White Sox.

By TOMMY REZAC St. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Ervin Santana to a minor league contract.The 38-year old right-hander pitched for the Royals in 2013, winning nine games with a 3.24 ERA in 211 innings.Santana last pitched in the big leagues in 2019, making three starts for the Chicago White Sox with a 9.45 ERA. He was an All-Star as recently as 2017, winning 16 games for the Minnesota Twins with a 3.28 ERA.Santana has spent parts of 15 seasons in the majors, winning 149 games with a 4.09 ERA for the Angels, Royals, Braves, Twins and White Sox.<figure>
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Royals sign RHP Ervin Santana to minor-league contract

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas football coach Les Miles announced Tuesday that Lee Grimes has been hired as offensive line coach.

 Grimes, a decorated former player and staff member at Texas A&amp;M, spent the 2020 season at UNC Charlotte, and brings more than eight years of collegiate coaching experience to Lawrence.

“Lee is an impressive coach who will bring a lot of passion and energy to the offensive line position room,” Miles said in a statement. “He was a great player at Brownwood High School in Texas and one that I recruited heavily when I was head coach at Oklahoma State. Lee comes highly recommended as a coach, and has worked with some great offensive coaches including Jimbo Fisher, Josh Henson and Jim Turner. Lee is a relationship builder, and is the type of leader we want in our program. I am eager to get to work with him.”

Grimes, who played in the NFL in 2010, arrives at Kansas after one season with the Charlotte 49ers, serving as the offensive line coach.

Prior to his one season at Charlotte, Grimes spent three seasons at Texas A&amp;M, both as a senior offensive analyst and graduate assistant working with the offensive line.

Grimes came to Texas A&amp;M from Minnesota, where he served as a graduate assistant for the 2016 season.

Prior to his time at Minnesota, Grimes was the run game coordinator and offensive line coach at East Texas Baptist for three seasons.

Grimes got into coaching in 2010 at University of Arkansas at Monticello as the assistant offensive line coach. He also spent time at Southeastern Oklahoma State and Lubbock Estacado High School, prior to his stint at East Texas Baptist.

As a player at Texas A&amp;M, Grimes was a teammate of current Kansas safeties coach Jordan Peterson. Grimes was a two-year starter for the Aggies and a four-year letter winner. He was an All-Big 12 Second-Team selection in 2009 and was named to the Texas A&amp;M All-Decade team for 2000-2010. He received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&amp;M in 2009.

Grimes spent part of the 2010 season with both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Diego Chargers following his playing career in College Station.

Grimes and his wife, Kristen, have one son, Deacon.

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas football coach Les Miles announced Tuesday that Lee Grimes has been hired as offensive line coach. Grimes, a decorated former player and staff member at Texas A&amp;M, spent the 2020 season at UNC Charlotte, and brings more than eight years of collegiate coaching experience to Lawrence.“Lee is an impressive coach who will bring a lot of passion and energy to the offensive line position room,” Miles said in a statement. “He was a great player at Brownwood High School in Texas and one that I recruited heavily when I was head coach at Oklahoma State. Lee comes highly recommended as a coach, and has worked with some great offensive coaches including Jimbo Fisher, Josh Henson and Jim Turner. Lee is a relationship builder, and is the type of leader we want in our program. I am eager to get to work with him.”Grimes, who played in the NFL in 2010, arrives at Kansas after one season with the Charlotte 49ers, serving as the offensive line coach.Prior to his one season at Charlotte, Grimes spent three seasons at Texas A&amp;M, both as a senior offensive analyst and graduate assistant working with the offensive line.Grimes came to Texas A&amp;M from Minnesota, where he served as a graduate assistant for the 2016 season.Prior to his time at Minnesota, Grimes was the run game coordinator and offensive line coach at East Texas Baptist for three seasons.Grimes got into coaching in 2010 at University of Arkansas at Monticello as the assistant offensive line coach. He also spent time at Southeastern Oklahoma State and Lubbock Estacado High School, prior to his stint at East Texas Baptist.As a player at Texas A&amp;M, Grimes was a teammate of current Kansas safeties coach Jordan Peterson. Grimes was a two-year starter for the Aggies and a four-year letter winner. He was an All-Big 12 Second-Team selection in 2009 and was named to the Texas A&amp;M All-Decade team for 2000-2010. He received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&amp;M in 2009.Grimes spent part of the 2010 season with both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Diego Chargers following his playing career in College Station.Grimes and his wife, Kristen, have one son, Deacon.<figure>
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Lee Grimes hired as KU offensive line coach

Kansas sophomore Christian Braun was named the men’s basketball Big 12 Player of the Week on Monday. The award is selected by a media panel that covers the Big 12.

This is the first Big 12 weekly honor for Kansas this season.

In No. 3 Kansas’ 79-65 win against No. 7 West Virginia on Dec. 22, Braun scored 22 points, including 6-of-12 from 3-point range. The Burlington, Kansas, guard poured in 14 of his 22 points in the second half, including four treys. It was Braun’s second-most points scored this season, and he also posted a career-high seven assists with four rebounds against the Mountaineers.

Braun averages 11.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this season. His 22 3-pointers are second most on the team behind junior Ochai Agbaji’s 24 treys. Braun’s 2.4 3-pointers made per game rank fifth in the Big 12 and his 5.9 rebounds per game average are 15th. He is also 11th in the conference in steals at 1.3 per contest.

No. 3 Kansas (8-1, 2-0 Big 12) next plays host to No. 8 Texas (7-1, 1-0) on Saturday, Jan. 2, at Allen Fieldhouse at 11 a.m. central. The game will be televised on ESPN2.

KUAthletics.comKansas sophomore Christian Braun was named the men’s basketball Big 12 Player of the Week on Monday. The award is selected by a media panel that covers the Big 12.This is the first Big 12 weekly honor for Kansas this season.In No. 3 Kansas’ 79-65 win against No. 7 West Virginia on Dec. 22, Braun scored 22 points, including 6-of-12 from 3-point range. The Burlington, Kansas, guard poured in 14 of his 22 points in the second half, including four treys. It was Braun’s second-most points scored this season, and he also posted a career-high seven assists with four rebounds against the Mountaineers.Braun averages 11.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this season. His 22 3-pointers are second most on the team behind junior Ochai Agbaji’s 24 treys. Braun’s 2.4 3-pointers made per game rank fifth in the Big 12 and his 5.9 rebounds per game average are 15th. He is also 11th in the conference in steals at 1.3 per contest.No. 3 Kansas (8-1, 2-0 Big 12) next plays host to No. 8 Texas (7-1, 1-0) on Saturday, Jan. 2, at Allen Fieldhouse at 11 a.m. central. The game will be televised on ESPN2.<figure>
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KU's Christian Braun named Big 12 Player of the Week

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State Men's Basketball Head Coach Bruce Weber spoke to the media via Zoom on Monday, ahead of the Wildcats' next matchup with Omaha scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 p.m..&nbsp;

Coach Weber touched on a variety of subjects relating to his team in the press conference, including the importance of the break for his team and how it benefits them as it relates to resting and allowing time to heal from injuries suffered in previous contests.

Weber also touched on K-State's most recent game, a victory over Jacksonville last Monday, noting the positive aspects from that game and what his team has improved on over the young season to that point.

The Wildcats will enter Tuesday night with a 4-5 overall record and having won 3 of their last four contests.

Following K-State's tilt with the Mavericks, the Wildcats will head back into Big 12 play at home against TCU on Saturday, January 2nd at 1 p.m..&nbsp;

The full audio from the presser can be found in the link below.

Full Press Conference Audio

<a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/bruce-weber-12-28-2020">Head Coach Bruce Weber</a>

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State Men's Basketball Head Coach Bruce Weber spoke to the media via Zoom on Monday, ahead of the Wildcats' next matchup with Omaha scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 p.m..&nbsp;Coach Weber touched on a variety of subjects relating to his team in the press conference, including the importance of the break for his team and how it benefits them as it relates to resting and allowing time to heal from injuries suffered in previous contests.Weber also touched on K-State's most recent game, a victory over Jacksonville last Monday, noting the positive aspects from that game and what his team has improved on over the young season to that point.The Wildcats will enter Tuesday night with a 4-5 overall record and having won 3 of their last four contests.Following K-State's tilt with the Mavericks, the Wildcats will head back into Big 12 play at home against TCU on Saturday, January 2nd at 1 p.m..&nbsp;The full audio from the presser can be found in the link below.Full Press Conference Audio<a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/bruce-weber-12-28-2020">Head Coach Bruce Weber</a>

K-State's Weber Speaks to Media

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with sportscaster and author Bob Davis.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/1726c09f-9b53-4650-bbc7-6d7b7b6ad57d">To read more about Davis' recent book click here.</a>

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: Sportscaster and author Bob Davis" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/tjjiv-f4aef9?from=pb6admin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&auto=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Helvetica&skin=3&pfauth="></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with sportscaster and author Bob Davis.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/1726c09f-9b53-4650-bbc7-6d7b7b6ad57d">To read more about Davis' recent book click here.</a>

🎤Forward Ever: Sportscaster and author Bob Davis

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Kansas State defensive linemen&nbsp;Wyatt Hubert&nbsp;and&nbsp;Drew Wiley, in addition to running back&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn, have been named to the Associated Press All-Big 12 teams, the organization announced Thursday.</a>

Hubert was named to the first team by the AP for a second-straight year, while Wiley and Vaughn were each second-team performers. Vaughn was listed twice on the second team, both as a running back and as an all-purpose player. He is one of just three Wildcat since 2013 to be named an All-Big 12 performer by the Associated Press at two positions in the same season, joining Tyler Lockett (2013 and 2014) and D.J. Reed (2017).

A product of Topeka, Kansas, Hubert is ranked third in the Big 12 and 16th&nbsp;nationally with 8.5 sacks, while he is fifth in the league in tackles for loss with 13.0. Having declared for the NFL Draft, Hubert finished his time in Manhattan tied for eighth in school history in career sacks with 20.0.

A first-time starter in 2020, Wiley put together his best season as a Wildcat with 24 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. A senior, Wiley is tied for 10th&nbsp;in the Big 12 in sacks and 13th&nbsp;in tackles for loss. His totals behind the line were the most by a Wildcat interior defensive lineman since 2017.

A native of Round Rock, Texas, Vaughn set four K-State freshman records, including rushing yards (642) and all-purpose yards (1,221) as he is third in the Big 12 in both categories. He is one of just two players in the nation to tally at least 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards this season, the other being Clemson senior running back Travis Etienne.

Assistant Athletics Director for Communications

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Kansas State defensive linemen&nbsp;Wyatt Hubert&nbsp;and&nbsp;Drew Wiley, in addition to running back&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn, have been named to the Associated Press All-Big 12 teams, the organization announced Thursday.</a>Hubert was named to the first team by the AP for a second-straight year, while Wiley and Vaughn were each second-team performers. Vaughn was listed twice on the second team, both as a running back and as an all-purpose player. He is one of just three Wildcat since 2013 to be named an All-Big 12 performer by the Associated Press at two positions in the same season, joining Tyler Lockett (2013 and 2014) and D.J. Reed (2017).A product of Topeka, Kansas, Hubert is ranked third in the Big 12 and 16th&nbsp;nationally with 8.5 sacks, while he is fifth in the league in tackles for loss with 13.0. Having declared for the NFL Draft, Hubert finished his time in Manhattan tied for eighth in school history in career sacks with 20.0.A first-time starter in 2020, Wiley put together his best season as a Wildcat with 24 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. A senior, Wiley is tied for 10th&nbsp;in the Big 12 in sacks and 13th&nbsp;in tackles for loss. His totals behind the line were the most by a Wildcat interior defensive lineman since 2017.A native of Round Rock, Texas, Vaughn set four K-State freshman records, including rushing yards (642) and all-purpose yards (1,221) as he is third in the Big 12 in both categories. He is one of just two players in the nation to tally at least 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards this season, the other being Clemson senior running back Travis Etienne.– k-statesports.com –RYAN LACKEYAssistant Athletics Director for Communications

Three Wildcats named to AP All-Big 12 Teams

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Kansas State running back&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;added to his postseason honors on Thursday as he was named one of seven semifinalists for the Shaun Alexander-FWAA Freshman of the Year award, the Football Writers Association of America announced.</a>

One of three true freshmen to be named a semifinalist for the award, Vaughn is the first Wildcat to be in the running for the honor that is in its third year of existence. Joining Vaughn on this year’s list is Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall, Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams, Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr., Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph and LSU defensive back Eli Ricks.

Vaughn, a product of Round Rock, Texas, burst onto the scene in 2020 as he reset four K-State freshman marks, including rushing yards (642) and all-purpose yards (1,221). He ranks second nationally among freshmen in all-purpose yards and yards from scrimmage (1,076).

His inclusion on the Shaun Alexander-FWAA Freshman of the Year semifinalist list adds to Vaughn’s impressive resume. Last week he was named the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and a Second Team All-Big 12 performer by the league’s coaches. Earlier this week, Vaughn was an Honorable Mention All-American by Pro Football Focus and a First Team Freshman All-American by&nbsp;The Athletic. Earlier on Thursday, Vaughn was selected a Second Team All-Big 12 performer as both a running back and all-purpose player by the Associated Press.

A list of three finalists for the Shaun Alexander-FWAA Freshman of the Year will be released following bowl games on January 2.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Kansas State running back&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;added to his postseason honors on Thursday as he was named one of seven semifinalists for the Shaun Alexander-FWAA Freshman of the Year award, the Football Writers Association of America announced.</a>One of three true freshmen to be named a semifinalist for the award, Vaughn is the first Wildcat to be in the running for the honor that is in its third year of existence. Joining Vaughn on this year’s list is Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall, Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams, Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr., Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph and LSU defensive back Eli Ricks.Vaughn, a product of Round Rock, Texas, burst onto the scene in 2020 as he reset four K-State freshman marks, including rushing yards (642) and all-purpose yards (1,221). He ranks second nationally among freshmen in all-purpose yards and yards from scrimmage (1,076).His inclusion on the Shaun Alexander-FWAA Freshman of the Year semifinalist list adds to Vaughn’s impressive resume. Last week he was named the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and a Second Team All-Big 12 performer by the league’s coaches. Earlier this week, Vaughn was an Honorable Mention All-American by Pro Football Focus and a First Team Freshman All-American by&nbsp;The Athletic. Earlier on Thursday, Vaughn was selected a Second Team All-Big 12 performer as both a running back and all-purpose player by the Associated Press.A list of three finalists for the Shaun Alexander-FWAA Freshman of the Year will be released following bowl games on January 2.– k-statesports.com –RYAN LACKEYAssistant Athletics Director for Communications

K-State's Vaughn named semifinalist for FWAA Freshman of the Year

Blue Jay wrestling closed out the pre-holiday portion of their schedule with a 52-15 win in dual competition with Perry Lecompton at the Shenk Gym.

Blue Jay coach Tyler Gonzalez used a mixture of first and second team wrestlers. "Just giving kids some chances really. With that we have our number two's go to enough varsity tournaments so it really isn't a new feeling for them tonight.&nbsp;

While noting that there is always something to work on, he was pleased with the Blue Jays performance in the dual.

Junction City is now on winter break and can return to practice on Jan. 4th.

Blue Jay wrestling closed out the pre-holiday portion of their schedule with a 52-15 win in dual competition with Perry Lecompton at the Shenk Gym.Blue Jay coach Tyler Gonzalez used a mixture of first and second team wrestlers. "Just giving kids some chances really. With that we have our number two's go to enough varsity tournaments so it really isn't a new feeling for them tonight.&nbsp;While noting that there is always something to work on, he was pleased with the Blue Jays performance in the dual.Junction City is now on winter break and can return to practice on Jan. 4th.

Blue Jays defeat Perry Lecompton in wrestling

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Game times and television designations for the remainder of Kansas State’s Big 12 men’s basketball schedule have been set, including the upcoming home game with TCU on Saturday, January 2, 2021.

The Wildcats and Horned Frogs will tip at 1 p.m., CT on ESPNU, which will be the start of 16 scheduled conference games in January and February. K-State opened Big 12 play in mid-December by splitting games on the road at Iowa State and at home with No. 2/2 Baylor. The games were the earliest ever played in conference play.

Other home game times announced included Oklahoma State tipping at 5 p.m., CT on Saturday, January 9 on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU, Iowa State at 6 p.m., CT on Wednesday, January 13 on ESPNU, West Virginia at either 1 or 3 p.m., CT on Saturday, January 23 on ESPN2 or ESPNU, Texas Tech at 3 p.m., CT on Saturday, February 6 on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, Texas at 7 p.m., CT on Tuesday, February 9 on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, Kansas at 8 p.m., CT on Tuesday, February 16 on ESPN or ESPN2 and Oklahoma at 8 p.m., CT on Tuesday, February 23 on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU.

The time for the home game with Texas A&amp;M in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday, January 30 will be released at a later date.

The Wildcats will play their first road game in the new year at Texas Tech at 6 p.m., CT on Tuesday, January 5 on ESPN2 or ESPNU. It will be followed by road games at Texas at 7 p.m., CT on Saturday, January 16 on the Longhorn Network, Oklahoma at 5:30 p.m., CT on Tuesday, January 19 on FOX Sports Oklahoma, Baylor at 8 p.m., CT on Wednesday, January 27 on ESPN2, Kansas at 7 p.m., CT on Tuesday, February 2 on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, Oklahoma State at 11 a.m., CT on Saturday, February 13 on ESPNU, TCU at 4 p.m., CT on Saturday, February 20 on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and West Virginia at 3 p.m., CT on Saturday, February 27 on ESPN2.

K-State Athletics announced in early December that it was opening Bramlage Coliseum to approximately 15 percent capacity for men’s and women’s basketball games this week.

No single-game tickets will be available for men’s games.

The Wildcats (4-5, 1-1 Big 12) are scheduled to return to action on Tuesday, December 29 when they host Omaha (2-7) at 7 p.m., CT at Bramlage Coliseum. The game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

TOM GILBERT Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Game times and television designations for the remainder of Kansas State’s Big 12 men’s basketball schedule have been set, including the upcoming home game with TCU on Saturday, January 2, 2021.The Wildcats and Horned Frogs will tip at 1 p.m., CT on ESPNU, which will be the start of 16 scheduled conference games in January and February. K-State opened Big 12 play in mid-December by splitting games on the road at Iowa State and at home with No. 2/2 Baylor. The games were the earliest ever played in conference play.Other home game times announced included Oklahoma State tipping at 5 p.m., CT on Saturday, January 9 on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU, Iowa State at 6 p.m., CT on Wednesday, January 13 on ESPNU, West Virginia at either 1 or 3 p.m., CT on Saturday, January 23 on ESPN2 or ESPNU, Texas Tech at 3 p.m., CT on Saturday, February 6 on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, Texas at 7 p.m., CT on Tuesday, February 9 on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, Kansas at 8 p.m., CT on Tuesday, February 16 on ESPN or ESPN2 and Oklahoma at 8 p.m., CT on Tuesday, February 23 on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU.The time for the home game with Texas A&amp;M in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge on Saturday, January 30 will be released at a later date.The Wildcats will play their first road game in the new year at Texas Tech at 6 p.m., CT on Tuesday, January 5 on ESPN2 or ESPNU. It will be followed by road games at Texas at 7 p.m., CT on Saturday, January 16 on the Longhorn Network, Oklahoma at 5:30 p.m., CT on Tuesday, January 19 on FOX Sports Oklahoma, Baylor at 8 p.m., CT on Wednesday, January 27 on ESPN2, Kansas at 7 p.m., CT on Tuesday, February 2 on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, Oklahoma State at 11 a.m., CT on Saturday, February 13 on ESPNU, TCU at 4 p.m., CT on Saturday, February 20 on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ and West Virginia at 3 p.m., CT on Saturday, February 27 on ESPN2.K-State Athletics announced in early December that it was opening Bramlage Coliseum to approximately 15 percent capacity for men’s and women’s basketball games this week.No single-game tickets will be available for men’s games.The Wildcats (4-5, 1-1 Big 12) are scheduled to return to action on Tuesday, December 29 when they host Omaha (2-7) at 7 p.m., CT at Bramlage Coliseum. The game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.--www.k-statesports.com--TOM GILBERT Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

K-State men's basketball game times are set

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Andale 64, Nickerson 26McPherson 74, Buhler 57Nemaha Central 62, Sabetha 42Perry-Lecompton 63, Jefferson West 49Riverside 75, Hiawatha 57Rock Creek 74, Council Grove 37Royal Valley 50, Holton 44Salina South 48, Hutchinson 45Syracuse 61, Wichita County 54Wellington, Ohio 82, Winfield 76POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Enid, Okla. vs. Garden City, ccd.Topeka Hayden vs. Topeka Seaman, ppd.GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=BV West 38, BV Southwest 33Baldwin 55, Paola 45Circle 56, Arkansas City 13Maize 41, Derby 29McPherson 72, Buhler 23Nemaha Central 36, Sabetha 33Nickerson 46, Andale 45Olathe South 48, Mill Valley 33Perry-Lecompton 50, Jefferson West 41Rock Creek 57, Council Grove 31SM Northwest 59, SM East 26St. James Academy 54, Eudora 40Syracuse 45, Wichita County 44Wellington, Ohio 51, Winfield 40POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Enid, Okla. vs. Garden City, ccd.Royal Valley vs. Holton, ppd.

Tuesday high school basketball scores

MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Charli Collier scored 27 points in a bruising low-post battle and No. 20 Texas defeated Kansas State 62-52 in the Longhorns’ Big-12 opener. 

As they have done all season, the Longhorns pressured Kansas State into 34 turnovers, one shy of the K-State record, and picked up 38 points. Collier was 9 of 11 at the free throw line. She was 9-for-18 shooting, putting up contested shots in a crowd. Joanne Allen-Taylor added 14 points. Audrey Warren scored 12. Christianna Carr led the Wildcats with 13 points while Rachel Ranke added 10.

MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Charli Collier scored 27 points in a bruising low-post battle and No. 20 Texas defeated Kansas State 62-52 in the Longhorns’ Big-12 opener. As they have done all season, the Longhorns pressured Kansas State into 34 turnovers, one shy of the K-State record, and picked up 38 points. Collier was 9 of 11 at the free throw line. She was 9-for-18 shooting, putting up contested shots in a crowd. Joanne Allen-Taylor added 14 points. Audrey Warren scored 12. Christianna Carr led the Wildcats with 13 points while Rachel Ranke added 10.

Texas defeats Kansas State in women's basketball

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Andover 65, Goddard 44Galena 60, Baxter Springs 31Macksville 66, Cunningham 34Riley County 60, Beloit 57GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Bluestem 78, Flinthills 61Cunningham 52, Macksville 24Galena 35, Baxter Springs 23Halstead 57, Clearwater 46Topeka Hayden 37, Topeka Seaman 36

Monday high school basketball scores

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In a rare Monday afternoon tilt, Kansas State handled the Jacksonville Dolphins with relative ease, bouncing back from a blowout loss to 2nd-ranked Baylor over the Weekend.&nbsp;

Sophomore Dajuan Gordon tallied 13 points and 12 rebounds for his second career double double and second in the last three games.&nbsp;

“He’s a year older, more experienced, understanding who he is, and just playing hard. I was really happy for him. He’s been a sad puppy because he has worked on his shot, but he hasn’t made shots. He knows it," said Bruce Weber. "Yesterday in practice with the scout squad they were giving him heck and not guarding him and he was still missing. I was happy he got to make some shots. I told him ‘Whether you make shots or not, you can help our team. Because of what you do and how hard you play, you’re successful.’"

Freshman Nijel Pack added a career-high 16 points on 4-6 shooting from three-point range, while also adding five assists.&nbsp;

“Having some confidence when seeing the ball go through the net, pretty much gives everyone confidence," said Pack. "My teammates kept finding me which fed my confidence. They kept going in and that really boosted my confidence to keep going and shoot a couple more.”

Mike McGuirl added to the scoring with 12 of his own, adding seven more assists, three rebounds and two steals.&nbsp;

The all-around effort lead the Wildcats to a 19 point advantage at the break and they would coast from there.&nbsp;

In a game in which they never trailed,&nbsp; Kansas State snagged a 70-46 win, their fourth of the season, bringing their record to 4-5 overall. Kansas State will be in action on Tuesday, December 29 at 7 p.m. when they host the Omaha Mavericks. to wrap up the 2020 portion of their campaign.

By Jackson SchneiderMANHATTAN, Kan. — In a rare Monday afternoon tilt, Kansas State handled the Jacksonville Dolphins with relative ease, bouncing back from a blowout loss to 2nd-ranked Baylor over the Weekend.&nbsp;Sophomore Dajuan Gordon tallied 13 points and 12 rebounds for his second career double double and second in the last three games.&nbsp;“He’s a year older, more experienced, understanding who he is, and just playing hard. I was really happy for him. He’s been a sad puppy because he has worked on his shot, but he hasn’t made shots. He knows it," said Bruce Weber. "Yesterday in practice with the scout squad they were giving him heck and not guarding him and he was still missing. I was happy he got to make some shots. I told him ‘Whether you make shots or not, you can help our team. Because of what you do and how hard you play, you’re successful.’"Freshman Nijel Pack added a career-high 16 points on 4-6 shooting from three-point range, while also adding five assists.&nbsp;“Having some confidence when seeing the ball go through the net, pretty much gives everyone confidence," said Pack. "My teammates kept finding me which fed my confidence. They kept going in and that really boosted my confidence to keep going and shoot a couple more.”Mike McGuirl added to the scoring with 12 of his own, adding seven more assists, three rebounds and two steals.&nbsp;The all-around effort lead the Wildcats to a 19 point advantage at the break and they would coast from there.&nbsp;In a game in which they never trailed,&nbsp; Kansas State snagged a 70-46 win, their fourth of the season, bringing their record to 4-5 overall. Kansas State will be in action on Tuesday, December 29 at 7 p.m. when they host the Omaha Mavericks. to wrap up the 2020 portion of their campaign.

Kansas State blasts Jacksonville

Junction City Blue Jay varsity boys wrestling teams competed in two locations this past Saturday.

Coach Tyler Gonzalez said at Olathe West the Blue Jays went 2-1 in duals. Lady Jay and JV boys wrestlers also competed.&nbsp;

Another group of boys varsity wrestlers brought home the team title from a competition in Russell.

Junction City Blue Jay varsity boys wrestling teams competed in two locations this past Saturday.Coach Tyler Gonzalez said at Olathe West the Blue Jays went 2-1 in duals. Lady Jay and JV boys wrestlers also competed.&nbsp;Another group of boys varsity wrestlers brought home the team title from a competition in Russell.

Blue Jays compete in wrestling

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints. The Kansas City defense did its part to spoil Drew Brees’ return from rib fractures and a punctured lung that had kept the record-setting passer out four games. Brees passed for 234 yards and three TDs. But he completed less than half of his passes and was intercepted for just the fourth time this season. Le'Veon Bell had a 12-yard touchdown run for the Chiefs.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints. The Kansas City defense did its part to spoil Drew Brees’ return from rib fractures and a punctured lung that had kept the record-setting passer out four games. Brees passed for 234 yards and three TDs. But he completed less than half of his passes and was intercepted for just the fourth time this season. Le'Veon Bell had a 12-yard touchdown run for the Chiefs.

Mahomes passes for three touchdowns in Chiefs win over the Saints

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — MaCio Teague had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Davion Mitchell scored 20 points and No. 2 Baylor beat Kansas State 100-69. Jared Butler had 14 points and 13 assists for his first career double-double with the Bears, and Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua scored 13 points. 

Antonio Gordon led the Wildcats with 23 points on 9-of-9 shooting, and Selton Miguel scored 14 points. This was the first game for Baylor in a week after the school paused team activity due to COVID-19 protocols.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — MaCio Teague had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Davion Mitchell scored 20 points and No. 2 Baylor beat Kansas State 100-69. Jared Butler had 14 points and 13 assists for his first career double-double with the Bears, and Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua scored 13 points. Antonio Gordon led the Wildcats with 23 points on 9-of-9 shooting, and Selton Miguel scored 14 points. This was the first game for Baylor in a week after the school paused team activity due to COVID-19 protocols.

Baylor rolls past K-State at Bramlage

Burlingame 66, Marais des Cygnes Valley 31

Dundy County-Stratton, Neb. 74, Rawlins County 46

Heritage Christian 74, Maranatha Academy 46

St. John's Beloit-Tipton 47, Southern Cloud 31

Burlingame 80, Marais des Cygnes Valley 13

Dundy County-Stratton, Neb. 51, Rawlins County 30

St. John's Beloit-Tipton 49, Southern Cloud 29

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Bennington 56, Douglass 40Burlingame 66, Marais des Cygnes Valley 31Circle 54, Augusta 34Colby 46, Scott City 34Conway Springs 63, Marion 24Dundy County-Stratton, Neb. 74, Rawlins County 46Erie 54, Oswego 21Goessel 33, Udall 31Hays 62, Liberal 34Hays-TMP-Marian 68, Stockton 45Heritage Christian 74, Maranatha Academy 46Hoxie 55, Hill City 35Iola 64, Prairie View 31Junction City 71, Topeka Hayden 65La Crosse 64, Otis-Bison 33Lawrence 60, SM North 47McPherson 56, Dodge City 39Medicine Lodge 70, Kingman 55Mill Valley 52, Olathe South 46Minneapolis 51, Salina Sacred Heart 42Natoma 53, Logan 40Norton 63, Russell 60Olathe Northwest 59, SM West 47Pawnee Heights 67, Ashland 65Pleasant Ridge 65, Valley Falls 62Rose Hill 70, Wellington 66Smoky Valley 75, Halstead 11Spring Hill 72, Baldwin 38St. John's Beloit-Tipton 47, Southern Cloud 31Trego 58, Oberlin-Decatur 13Triplains-Brewster 51, Weskan 36Valley Center 61, Goddard 42Washburn Rural 62, Topeka Seaman 57Western Plains 63, Golden Plains 32Wichita Trinity 68, Inman 40Wilson 44, Lincoln 41Winfield 61, El Dorado 57POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Chase vs. Lakeside, ppd.Concordia vs. Abilene, ppd.Kingman vs. Ell-Saline, ppd.GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Abilene 43, Concordia 36, OTAndale 45, Clearwater 30Andover 60, Arkansas City 13Ashland 55, Pawnee Heights 42Basehor-Linwood 73, Lansing 71Baxter Springs 38, Southeast 36Burlingame 80, Marais des Cygnes Valley 13Chase County 51, Lyndon 22Circle 54, Augusta 34Colby 41, Scott City 37Cunningham 51, Wichita Classical 16Derby 47, Goddard-Eisenhower 34Dighton 49, Wallace County 40Dodge City 58, McPherson 41Dundy County-Stratton, Neb. 51, Rawlins County 30Elkhart 66, Syracuse 40Ellis 63, Ellinwood 46Ellsworth 37, Beloit 31Emporia 55, Great Bend 32Erie 58, Oswego 23Goessel 47, Udall 46Golden Plains 47, Western Plains 10Goodland 64, Holcomb 33Halstead 54, Smoky Valley 35Hanover 46, Centralia 38Haven 76, Central Plains 27Hays-TMP-Marian 71, Stockton 25Hesston 29, St. John 25Hugoton 67, Cimarron 50Ingalls 55, Minneola 41Kingman 55, Medicine Lodge 50Liberal 54, Hays 23Lincoln 36, Wilson 30Linn 38, Axtell 34Logan 47, Natoma 16Macksville 55, Stafford 38Nemaha Central 65, Royal Valley 55Neodesha 49, Humboldt 46Nickerson 57, Pratt 34Norton 40, Russell 37Osage City 40, Council Grove 33Ottawa 36, Paola 28Riverton 48, Columbus 35Rock Creek 53, Wabaunsee 29Salina Sacred Heart 37, Minneapolis 35Smith Center 55, Oakley 33Southeast Saline 56, Rossville 40Spring Hill 52, Baldwin 38St. John's Beloit-Tipton 49, Southern Cloud 29Sublette 36, Satanta 30Topeka 85, Highland Park 27Trego 45, Oberlin-Decatur 14Valley Center 34, Goddard 33Washburn Rural 51, Topeka Seaman 17Wetmore 32, Clifton-Clyde 28Wichita Sunrise 56, Reno County 31Winfield 32, El Dorado 22POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Central Heights vs. Northern Heights, ppd.Chase vs. Lakeside, ppd.Fredonia vs. Sedan, ppd.Madison/Hamilton vs. Waverly, ppd.Solomon vs. Canton-Galva, ppd.Valley Falls vs. Pleasant Ridge, ppd.West Elk vs. Fredonia, ppd.

Friday night high school basketball results

It took overtime but the the Junction City Blue Jays Boys Varsity Basketball team won on the road Friday night over the Hayden High School Wildcats ( 2-2 ) , 71-65.

The Blue Jays ( 3-1 ) were led by Terrance Tedder with 23 points and Howard Johnson with 20 points.

The game was tied at 57-all after regulation before the Blue Jays outscored the Wildcats 14-8 in the extra session. In the early going of the game Junction City was struggling on offense, but then Tedder began to take control. Coach Nick Perez noted that when Tedder makes one shot he gets going. "And he just gets his confidence and starts growing."

Overall Perez was pleased with the win. "I'm happy for our kids. We had some guys come in that gave us good minutes and got their feet wet, and just proud of the way everybody played."

Junction City will not play again until Jan. 8th at Emporia because of the holiday break.

It took overtime but the the Junction City Blue Jays Boys Varsity Basketball team won on the road Friday night over the Hayden High School Wildcats ( 2-2 ) , 71-65.The Blue Jays ( 3-1 ) were led by Terrance Tedder with 23 points and Howard Johnson with 20 points.The game was tied at 57-all after regulation before the Blue Jays outscored the Wildcats 14-8 in the extra session. In the early going of the game Junction City was struggling on offense, but then Tedder began to take control. Coach Nick Perez noted that when Tedder makes one shot he gets going. "And he just gets his confidence and starts growing."Overall Perez was pleased with the win. "I'm happy for our kids. We had some guys come in that gave us good minutes and got their feet wet, and just proud of the way everybody played."Junction City will not play again until Jan. 8th at Emporia because of the holiday break.

Junction City Boys Basketball Wins at Hayden

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>A year after setting a program record, Kansas State football reset that mark with 33 Academic All-Big 12 honorees – including a school-record 27 first-team members – as the conference office announced the 275-member Academic All-Big 12 teams on Thursday.</a>

K-State’s 33 total honors were the sixth most in conference history and the third-highest total this season. Since 2014, K-State has tallied 200 total Academic All-Big 12 accolades, which is 31 more than the next closest program (Oklahoma State, 169).

Headlining this year’s list were two Wildcats that were nominated with a 4.0 GPA in senior&nbsp;Brock Monty&nbsp;(Graduate School – Business Administration) and redshirt freshman&nbsp;Austin Moore&nbsp;(Kinesiology).

Monty was a first-team honoree for the fourth-straight year and was joined by 11 other repeat first-team members in&nbsp;Nick Allen&nbsp;(Business Administration),&nbsp;Nick Ast&nbsp;(Arts and Sciences Open Option),&nbsp;Tyler Burns&nbsp;(Graduate School – Communications),&nbsp;Ross Elder&nbsp;(Finance),&nbsp;Ryan Henington&nbsp;(Professional Strategic Selling),&nbsp;Noah Johnson&nbsp;(Marketing),&nbsp;Logan Long&nbsp;(Political Science),&nbsp;Blake Lynch&nbsp;(Graduate School – Business Administration),&nbsp;Randen Plattner&nbsp;(Mechanical Engineering),&nbsp;Landry Weber&nbsp;(Accounting) and&nbsp;Drew Wiley&nbsp;(Animal Sciences &amp; Industry).

Wildcats earning first-team accolades for the first time in 2020 include&nbsp;Cooper Beebe&nbsp;(Secondary Education),&nbsp;Jack Blumer&nbsp;(Elementary Education),&nbsp;Ekow Boye-Doe&nbsp;(Social Sciences),&nbsp;Phillip Brooks&nbsp;(Business Administration),&nbsp;Wesley Burris&nbsp;(Professional Strategic Selling),&nbsp;Ben Driver&nbsp;(Life Sciences),&nbsp;Cody Fletcher&nbsp;(Management),&nbsp;Eli Huggins&nbsp;(Finance),&nbsp;Cameron Key&nbsp;(Biochemistry),&nbsp;Kaitori Leveston&nbsp;(Human Development &amp; Family Sciences),&nbsp;Seth Porter&nbsp;(Communication Studies),&nbsp;Skylar Thompson&nbsp;(Management),&nbsp;Sammy Wheeler&nbsp;(Kinesiology) and&nbsp;Ty Zentner&nbsp;(Education – Physical Education and Health).

K-State’s second-team members included&nbsp;Mason Barta&nbsp;(Graduate School – Data Analytics),&nbsp;Jax Dineen&nbsp;(Arts and Sciences Open Option),&nbsp;Keenan Garber&nbsp;(Arts and Sciences Open Option),&nbsp;Hayden Gillum&nbsp;(Professional Strategic Selling),&nbsp;D.J. Render&nbsp;(Graduate School – Communication Studies) and&nbsp;Harry Trotter&nbsp;(Kinesiology).

Nominated by each institution’s director of student-athlete support services, the 2020 football academic all-league squad is comprised of 189 first-team members combined with 86 on the second team. First-team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA, and the second team are those who have a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.

To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 20% of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>A year after setting a program record, Kansas State football reset that mark with 33 Academic All-Big 12 honorees – including a school-record 27 first-team members – as the conference office announced the 275-member Academic All-Big 12 teams on Thursday.</a>K-State’s 33 total honors were the sixth most in conference history and the third-highest total this season. Since 2014, K-State has tallied 200 total Academic All-Big 12 accolades, which is 31 more than the next closest program (Oklahoma State, 169).Headlining this year’s list were two Wildcats that were nominated with a 4.0 GPA in senior&nbsp;Brock Monty&nbsp;(Graduate School – Business Administration) and redshirt freshman&nbsp;Austin Moore&nbsp;(Kinesiology).Monty was a first-team honoree for the fourth-straight year and was joined by 11 other repeat first-team members in&nbsp;Nick Allen&nbsp;(Business Administration),&nbsp;Nick Ast&nbsp;(Arts and Sciences Open Option),&nbsp;Tyler Burns&nbsp;(Graduate School – Communications),&nbsp;Ross Elder&nbsp;(Finance),&nbsp;Ryan Henington&nbsp;(Professional Strategic Selling),&nbsp;Noah Johnson&nbsp;(Marketing),&nbsp;Logan Long&nbsp;(Political Science),&nbsp;Blake Lynch&nbsp;(Graduate School – Business Administration),&nbsp;Randen Plattner&nbsp;(Mechanical Engineering),&nbsp;Landry Weber&nbsp;(Accounting) and&nbsp;Drew Wiley&nbsp;(Animal Sciences &amp; Industry).Wildcats earning first-team accolades for the first time in 2020 include&nbsp;Cooper Beebe&nbsp;(Secondary Education),&nbsp;Jack Blumer&nbsp;(Elementary Education),&nbsp;Ekow Boye-Doe&nbsp;(Social Sciences),&nbsp;Phillip Brooks&nbsp;(Business Administration),&nbsp;Wesley Burris&nbsp;(Professional Strategic Selling),&nbsp;Ben Driver&nbsp;(Life Sciences),&nbsp;Cody Fletcher&nbsp;(Management),&nbsp;Eli Huggins&nbsp;(Finance),&nbsp;Cameron Key&nbsp;(Biochemistry),&nbsp;Kaitori Leveston&nbsp;(Human Development &amp; Family Sciences),&nbsp;Seth Porter&nbsp;(Communication Studies),&nbsp;Skylar Thompson&nbsp;(Management),&nbsp;Sammy Wheeler&nbsp;(Kinesiology) and&nbsp;Ty Zentner&nbsp;(Education – Physical Education and Health).K-State’s second-team members included&nbsp;Mason Barta&nbsp;(Graduate School – Data Analytics),&nbsp;Jax Dineen&nbsp;(Arts and Sciences Open Option),&nbsp;Keenan Garber&nbsp;(Arts and Sciences Open Option),&nbsp;Hayden Gillum&nbsp;(Professional Strategic Selling),&nbsp;D.J. Render&nbsp;(Graduate School – Communication Studies) and&nbsp;Harry Trotter&nbsp;(Kinesiology).Nominated by each institution’s director of student-athlete support services, the 2020 football academic all-league squad is comprised of 189 first-team members combined with 86 on the second team. First-team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA, and the second team are those who have a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 20% of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.

K-State places 33 on Academic All-Big 12 Teams

Salina South vs. Hutchinson, ppd. to Dec 22nd.

Kapaun Mount Carmel 50, Wichita Southeast 48

Topeka Hayden 54, Junction City 41

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=DeSoto 72, Bonner Springs 55Deerfield 36, Moscow 28Hillsboro 71, Southeast Saline 68, OTLebo 60, Hartford 29Lincoln 82, Emporia 78Maize 65, Maize South 50Metro Academy 63, Veritas Christian 43Pleasant Ridge 62, Atchison County 25Rural Vista 31, Elyria Christian 25Salina Central 47, Andover Central 41Tonganoxie 48, Eudora 43Wichita Northwest 68, Wichita South 51POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Salina South vs. Hutchinson, ppd. to Dec 22nd.Wichita Heights vs. Wichita North, ppd.GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Anderson County 61, Osawatomie 60Andover Central 60, Salina Central 52Atchison County 48, Pleasant Ridge 40BV North 66, BV Northwest 53Ellsworth 43, Lyons 11Elyria Christian 36, Rural Vista 31Eudora 40, Tonganoxie 22Eureka 82, Flinthills 23Garden Plain 58, Berean Academy 43Halstead 63, Kingman 27Hillsboro 52, Southeast Saline 42Hutchinson 43, Salina South 30Hutchinson Trinity 52, Conway Springs 40Kapaun Mount Carmel 50, Wichita Southeast 48Lebo 46, Hartford 26Louisburg 60, Coffeyville 20Maize 51, Maize South 31Moundridge 42, Wichita Independent 25Osage City 59, Iola 37Ottawa 42, Santa Fe Trail 33Sterling 74, Wichita Trinity 60Topeka Hayden 54, Junction City 41Wichita Northwest 82, Wichita South 51

Thursday night high school basketball scores

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Ochai Agbaji made the go-ahead layup with 13 seconds left and finished with 23 points as No. 5 Kansas beat No. 14 Texas Tech 58-57. 

The win was the 30th in a row for the Jayhawks in a conference opener. Agbaji made four 3-pointers but got the game-winning points for the 7-1 Jayhawks when he worked inside and took an inbound pass from Marcus Garrett. Texas Tech had one more chance, but Terrence Shannon's mid-range jumper was blocked by Jalen Wilson to end the game. Shannon had 20 points with four 3s for the 6-2 Red Raiders, while Mac McClung had 21 points.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Ochai Agbaji made the go-ahead layup with 13 seconds left and finished with 23 points as No. 5 Kansas beat No. 14 Texas Tech 58-57. The win was the 30th in a row for the Jayhawks in a conference opener. Agbaji made four 3-pointers but got the game-winning points for the 7-1 Jayhawks when he worked inside and took an inbound pass from Marcus Garrett. Texas Tech had one more chance, but Terrence Shannon's mid-range jumper was blocked by Jalen Wilson to end the game. Shannon had 20 points with four 3s for the 6-2 Red Raiders, while Mac McClung had 21 points.

Jayhawks win by one point

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Led by Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;and First Team All-Big 12 performers&nbsp;Phillip Brooks&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wyatt Hubert, a total of 10 Kansas State football players picked up postseason honors as the Big 12 announced the coaches’ All-Big 12 selections on Thursday.</a>

Vaughn is the second Wildcat to earn the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year award – joining Tyler Lockett (2011) – and the Round Rock, Texas native was also named a Second Team All-Big 12 running back, the first Wildcat true freshman in the Big 12 era to earn first- or second-team honors on offense from the league’s coaches.

Brooks was the First Team All-Big 12 kick and punt returner, the 14th&nbsp;time in the 25-year existence of the Big 12 – and the seventh time in the last eight years – that a Wildcat was a First Team All-Big 12 returner. Hubert was one of three players in the Big 12 to be a unanimous selection to the All-Big 12 First Team, joining Iowa State running back Breece Hall and Texas offensive lineman Samuel Cosmi.

Joining Vaughn on the second team were tight end&nbsp;Briley Moore&nbsp;and offensive lineman&nbsp;Noah Johnson. Place kicker&nbsp;Blake Lynch, defensive back&nbsp;Jahron McPherson, linebacker&nbsp;Elijah Sullivan&nbsp;and defensive tackle&nbsp;Drew Wiley&nbsp;each picked up Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades.

In addition to their placing on various teams, Hubert also earned votes for the Big 12 Defensive Player and Lineman of the Year awards, Johnson for the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year award and Moore for the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year Award. Senior&nbsp;Brock Monty&nbsp;earned votes for the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year award.

Vaughn is one of only two players in the nation to top 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards so far in 2020, joining Clemson senior running back Travis Etienne, and is the only player in the Big 12 to lead his team in both rushing and receiving yards. He ranks fourth in the Big 12 in rushing (64.2 yards per game) and 10th&nbsp;in scoring (5.4 points per game) and is the top freshman in both categories. He also ranks fifth in the nation among freshmen, third in the Big 12 overall and tops among freshmen in the league in all-purpose yards per game (112.1).

In the final regular season game against Texas, Vaughn broke the K-State freshman records for rushing yards (642), all-purpose yards (1,221), yards from scrimmage (1,076) and total touchdowns (9), needing only 10 games to do so.

Brooks totaled 411 return yards this season, including 261 punt-return yards and a pair of touchdowns. His 23.7-yard average on punt returns is tops in school history and would lead the nation if he had the required minimum amount of returns.

A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Brooks set the school record with 189 punt-return yards against Kansas and took two punts back for touchdowns, the most by a Big 12 player in a conference game in league history. Additionally, his 47.25-yard average against KU was the highest by any player in the nation with at least four attempts since at least 1996.

Hubert, a product of Topeka, Kansas, earned his second-straight First Team All-Big 12 honor as his 8.5 sacks tied for the Big 12 lead and ranked 25th&nbsp;nationally during the regular season. He also tied for third with 13.0 tackles for loss. His season totals were given a boost when he tallied a career-high 2.5 sacks against Oklahoma State, the most by a Wildcat in a conference game since 2013.

The junior ranks first nationally among non-seniors with 20.0 career sacks, while he is fourth overall among active players with 0.59 career sacks.

Coaches’ All-Big 12 Teams (Kansas State)

Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year: Deuce Vaughn (RB).

First Team: Phillip Brooks (KR/PR), Wyatt Hubert (DL).

Second Team: Deuce Vaughn (RB), Briley Moore (FB), Noah Johnson (OL).

Honorable Mention: Wyatt Hubert (Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year), Blake Lynch (PK), Jahron McPherson (DB), Brock Monty (Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year), Briley Moore (Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year), Noah Johnson (Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year), Elijah Sullivan (LB), Drew Wiley (DL).

Via K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Led by Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;and First Team All-Big 12 performers&nbsp;Phillip Brooks&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wyatt Hubert, a total of 10 Kansas State football players picked up postseason honors as the Big 12 announced the coaches’ All-Big 12 selections on Thursday.</a>Vaughn is the second Wildcat to earn the Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year award – joining Tyler Lockett (2011) – and the Round Rock, Texas native was also named a Second Team All-Big 12 running back, the first Wildcat true freshman in the Big 12 era to earn first- or second-team honors on offense from the league’s coaches.Brooks was the First Team All-Big 12 kick and punt returner, the 14th&nbsp;time in the 25-year existence of the Big 12 – and the seventh time in the last eight years – that a Wildcat was a First Team All-Big 12 returner. Hubert was one of three players in the Big 12 to be a unanimous selection to the All-Big 12 First Team, joining Iowa State running back Breece Hall and Texas offensive lineman Samuel Cosmi.Joining Vaughn on the second team were tight end&nbsp;Briley Moore&nbsp;and offensive lineman&nbsp;Noah Johnson. Place kicker&nbsp;Blake Lynch, defensive back&nbsp;Jahron McPherson, linebacker&nbsp;Elijah Sullivan&nbsp;and defensive tackle&nbsp;Drew Wiley&nbsp;each picked up Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades.In addition to their placing on various teams, Hubert also earned votes for the Big 12 Defensive Player and Lineman of the Year awards, Johnson for the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year award and Moore for the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year Award. Senior&nbsp;Brock Monty&nbsp;earned votes for the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year award.Vaughn is one of only two players in the nation to top 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards so far in 2020, joining Clemson senior running back Travis Etienne, and is the only player in the Big 12 to lead his team in both rushing and receiving yards. He ranks fourth in the Big 12 in rushing (64.2 yards per game) and 10th&nbsp;in scoring (5.4 points per game) and is the top freshman in both categories. He also ranks fifth in the nation among freshmen, third in the Big 12 overall and tops among freshmen in the league in all-purpose yards per game (112.1).In the final regular season game against Texas, Vaughn broke the K-State freshman records for rushing yards (642), all-purpose yards (1,221), yards from scrimmage (1,076) and total touchdowns (9), needing only 10 games to do so.Brooks totaled 411 return yards this season, including 261 punt-return yards and a pair of touchdowns. His 23.7-yard average on punt returns is tops in school history and would lead the nation if he had the required minimum amount of returns.A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Brooks set the school record with 189 punt-return yards against Kansas and took two punts back for touchdowns, the most by a Big 12 player in a conference game in league history. Additionally, his 47.25-yard average against KU was the highest by any player in the nation with at least four attempts since at least 1996.Hubert, a product of Topeka, Kansas, earned his second-straight First Team All-Big 12 honor as his 8.5 sacks tied for the Big 12 lead and ranked 25th&nbsp;nationally during the regular season. He also tied for third with 13.0 tackles for loss. His season totals were given a boost when he tallied a career-high 2.5 sacks against Oklahoma State, the most by a Wildcat in a conference game since 2013.The junior ranks first nationally among non-seniors with 20.0 career sacks, while he is fourth overall among active players with 0.59 career sacks.Coaches’ All-Big 12 Teams (Kansas State)Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year: Deuce Vaughn (RB).First Team: Phillip Brooks (KR/PR), Wyatt Hubert (DL).Second Team: Deuce Vaughn (RB), Briley Moore (FB), Noah Johnson (OL).Honorable Mention: Wyatt Hubert (Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year), Blake Lynch (PK), Jahron McPherson (DB), Brock Monty (Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year), Briley Moore (Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year), Noah Johnson (Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year), Elijah Sullivan (LB), Drew Wiley (DL).

Ten Wildcats Earn Postseason Honors from Big 12 Coaches

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Kansas State true freshman running back&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;has been named one of 13 semifinalists – and the only freshman – for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, the award’s selection committee announced Thursday.</a>

Vaughn is the first Wildcat semifinalist and just the fourth freshman semifinalist in the eight-year history of the award that recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell. In addition, the nominee must have been born in Texas, graduated from a Texas high school or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year Division I college.

A native of Round Rock, Texas, Vaughn is one of only two players in the nation to top 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards, the other being Clemson senior running back Travis Etienne. Vaughn is also the only player in the Big 12 to lead his team in both rushing and receiving yards.

Vaughn ranks fifth in the nation among freshmen, third in the Big 12 overall and tops among freshmen in the league in all-purpose yards per game (112.1). Playing in just his 10th&nbsp;game of the season against Texas, Vaughn broke the K-State freshman records for rushing yards (642), all-purpose yards (1,221), yards from scrimmage (1,076) and total touchdowns (9).

Finalists for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award will be announced on Wednesday, December 23. Fan voting for the semifinalists round begins on Thursday at noon through Monday, December 21 at 5 p.m. Fans can vote once daily by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://www.earlcampbellaward.com/" target="_blank">www.earlcampbellaward.com</a>. The winner will be announced at a virtual award banquet in late January 2021.

Via K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a>Kansas State true freshman running back&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;has been named one of 13 semifinalists – and the only freshman – for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, the award’s selection committee announced Thursday.</a>Vaughn is the first Wildcat semifinalist and just the fourth freshman semifinalist in the eight-year history of the award that recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell. In addition, the nominee must have been born in Texas, graduated from a Texas high school or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year Division I college.A native of Round Rock, Texas, Vaughn is one of only two players in the nation to top 600 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards, the other being Clemson senior running back Travis Etienne. Vaughn is also the only player in the Big 12 to lead his team in both rushing and receiving yards.Vaughn ranks fifth in the nation among freshmen, third in the Big 12 overall and tops among freshmen in the league in all-purpose yards per game (112.1). Playing in just his 10th&nbsp;game of the season against Texas, Vaughn broke the K-State freshman records for rushing yards (642), all-purpose yards (1,221), yards from scrimmage (1,076) and total touchdowns (9).Finalists for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award will be announced on Wednesday, December 23. Fan voting for the semifinalists round begins on Thursday at noon through Monday, December 21 at 5 p.m. Fans can vote once daily by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://www.earlcampbellaward.com/" target="_blank">www.earlcampbellaward.com</a>. The winner will be announced at a virtual award banquet in late January 2021.

K-State’s Vaughn Named Semifinalist for Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award

Junction City Blue Jay boys varsity wrestling lost to Overland Park - Blue Valley Southwest 40-32 in a dual match Wednesday evening.

Blue Jay wrestlers winning their matches included Kayden Blake at 120 pounds, CJ Neuman 152 pounds, Jose Padilla 160, Joseph Vincent 285 pounds. Ezekiel Witt at 106 and Zachary Petrusky at 113 pounds won by forfeit.

Junction City Blue Jay boys varsity wrestling lost to Overland Park - Blue Valley Southwest 40-32 in a dual match Wednesday evening.Blue Jay wrestlers winning their matches included Kayden Blake at 120 pounds, CJ Neuman 152 pounds, Jose Padilla 160, Joseph Vincent 285 pounds. Ezekiel Witt at 106 and Zachary Petrusky at 113 pounds won by forfeit.