The first round of substate basketball ended with heartbreak for Junction City, as the two seed Junction City Blue Jays were stunned by 15 seed Wichita East in overtime by a final score of 75-65.

A couple costly turnovers by Junction City and big shots going in for East helped the Blue Aces lead by three with less than 10 seconds left. Junction City junior guard Jackson Austin knocked down a corner three-pointer to send the game to overtime tied up at 56.

The overtime period saw Wichita East outscore Junction City 19-9 and complete the upset.

Several players scored tonight for the Blue Jays. Sophomore Lovell Autry scored a team high 22 points, Jackson Austin added 14 points, and Larkin Turner scored 12 points.

With the loss, the Blue Jays finish the season with a record of 18-3. Some highlights for this season include winning the Centennial League championship for the first time and 18 regular season wins, the most wins in a regular season.

Junction City had three seniors on the roster for the whole season. Seniors were Sylvester Jackson, Stewart Mitchell, and Tre Ruffin. Another senior that was part of the team prior to leaving at semester, was Michael Boganowski.

As a whole program, freshman, JV, and varsity, the program finished the 2023-2024 basketball season with an overall record of 43-13.

By Anthony GorgesJC PostThe first round of substate basketball ended with heartbreak for Junction City, as the two seed Junction City Blue Jays were stunned by 15 seed Wichita East in overtime by a final score of 75-65.A couple costly turnovers by Junction City and big shots going in for East helped the Blue Aces lead by three with less than 10 seconds left. Junction City junior guard Jackson Austin knocked down a corner three-pointer to send the game to overtime tied up at 56.The overtime period saw Wichita East outscore Junction City 19-9 and complete the upset.Several players scored tonight for the Blue Jays. Sophomore Lovell Autry scored a team high 22 points, Jackson Austin added 14 points, and Larkin Turner scored 12 points.With the loss, the Blue Jays finish the season with a record of 18-3. Some highlights for this season include winning the Centennial League championship for the first time and 18 regular season wins, the most wins in a regular season.Junction City had three seniors on the roster for the whole season. Seniors were Sylvester Jackson, Stewart Mitchell, and Tre Ruffin. Another senior that was part of the team prior to leaving at semester, was Michael Boganowski.As a whole program, freshman, JV, and varsity, the program finished the 2023-2024 basketball season with an overall record of 43-13.

Wichita East stuns the Blue Jay Boys, ending their season with a record of 18-3

After finishing the regular season on a four-game winning streak, the Kansas Wesleyan Men's Basketball team earned the No. 2 seed in the KCAC Tournament and hosts No. 7 seed Ottawa on Thursday at 7 p.m. inside Mabee Arena.

THURSDAY'S GAME Opponent: Ottawa Braves Time: 7 p.m. Location: Mabee Arena

After finishing the regular season on a four-game winning streak, the Kansas Wesleyan Men's Basketball team earned the No. 2 seed in the KCAC Tournament and hosts No. 7 seed Ottawa on Thursday at 7 p.m. inside Mabee Arena.THURSDAY'S GAME Opponent: Ottawa Braves Time: 7 p.m. Location: Mabee ArenaLIVE COVERAGE<ul>
 <li>The video stream of the game will be available online through the Coyote Sports Network at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5b4dd80e-d879-488e-ab1f-a67d7d0e75fd?elinkdata=6164" target="_blank">www.kcacnetwork.com/kansaswesleyan</a>.</li><li>Live Stats will be available at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1997e2e6-e93d-4d8f-94ec-b745b49782cb?elinkdata=6164" target="_blank">https://kwucoyotes.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary</a></li><li>Radio coverage can be heard locally on Prime FM (94.5), and online at Salina Post. Tyler Henry will have the call with pregame starting at 6:30 p.m.</li>
 </ul>TICKETS<ul>
 <li>Tickets for the KCAC tournament are on sale now at&nbsp;<a href="http://kcacsports.com/" target="_blank">kcacsports.com</a>&nbsp;--&gt;&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b8c8c164-d050-4a5f-ba10-6b5ee1d7a5f2?elinkdata=6164" target="_blank">GET TICKETS HERE</a></li><li>This is a no pass event, per KCAC policy</li><li>All tickets must be purchased online, there will be no on-site ticket sales, KWU ticket staff will be available to help with ticket sales at the door, but there will be no cash sales</li>
 </ul>RECORDS<ul>
 <li>Kansas Wesleyan 21-7, 18-4 KCAC</li><li>Ottawa 16-12, 11-11 KCAC</li>
 </ul>THE SERIES<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes have won five in a row and six of seven. This season they won 77-67 December 6 in Ottawa and 89-83 February 19 in Mabee Arena. The Coyotes are 10-11 at home against OU since January 2006. The Braves lead the series 24-18 during that span.</li>
 </ul>KANSAS WESLEYAN AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes earned the second seed by closing out the regular season with four victories in eight days. After losing to Saint Mary, they responded with an epic 96-93 overtime victory over No. 9 Southwestern in Mabee Arena. It was their second victory over the Moundbuilders this season and gave them the tiebreaker that came into play after the two finished the regular season tied for second. Then came victories over Ottawa in Mabee Arena, at Tabor and York on Saturday in Mabee Arena.</li><li>The KWU-Ottawa winner plays the Southwestern/McPherson winner in the semifinals Saturday at the site of the higher seeded team. Southwestern is the third seed and McPherson the sixth. The championship game is scheduled for March 4 inside Hartman Arena in Park City.</li><li><a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c93ec9f2-6c2d-41ef-b220-5d2b9b4922fd?elinkdata=6164" target="_blank">Jun Murdock</a>&nbsp;celebrated Senior Night last Saturday in impressive fashion finishing with 28 points and five assists.&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/858f19d3-1d7d-45b9-84f0-84d4577c4865?elinkdata=6164" target="_blank">Izaiah Hale</a>&nbsp;scored 21 and&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8c475af7-d13d-4d56-b201-dcef99f92e04?elinkdata=6164" target="_blank">Alex Littlejohn</a>&nbsp;had 14 points and 14 rebounds. KWU trailed 55-50 early in the second half before regaining the lead for good with 14:55 left.</li><li>Murdock and Littlejohn scored 15 apiece in the first game against Ottawa. Littlejohn also had 13 rebounds and&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/09690491-ee63-4b78-bca0-6cde0226def8?elinkdata=6164" target="_blank">Thurbil Bile</a>&nbsp;added 11 points and 14 rebounds. KWU led 44-31 at halftime of the second game and fended off the Braves' attempts to rally in the second half. Littlejohn had 19 points and 15 rebounds, Bile and&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/57d5b693-77d6-4c90-9a3f-fe8d2320dff8?elinkdata=6164" target="_blank">Caden Hale</a>&nbsp;scored 15 apiece and Murdock had 13.</li><li>Murdock averages 18 points, five assists and four rebounds while Littlejohn averages 17 points and 11 rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/520cc629-f8a5-4316-b336-c8d3b1e343be?elinkdata=6164" target="_blank">Izaiah Hale</a>&nbsp;averages 10.7 points and Bile 9.7. KWU averages 82 points, allows 75 and is shooting 47 percent overall, 34 percent from 3-point range.</li>
 </ul>OTTAWA AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The seventh-seeded Braves lost to Saint Mary 93-91 in overtime Saturday in Ottawa. It was their third loss in four games; they defeated Evangel 70-69 last Wednesday in Ottawa. OU had won five of six before the recent slump.</li><li>The Braves average 81.6 points but allow 80. They shoot 36 percent from long distance and average just under nine made 3-pointers per game on 36 percent shooting. Opponents are shooting 43 percent.</li><li>Jayden Hibbitt and Deondre Buggage average a combined 39.6 points per game - Hibbitt 20.6 and Buggage 19.0. Buggage, a 5-foot-9 junior point guard, has surpassed the 20-point plateau 13 times this season and Hibbitt 18 times. Hibbitt, a 6-6 junior and transfer from Washburn, has scored 30-plus points five times including 38 against Saint Mary on Saturday. Kameron Woods averages 11.3 points and Angok Anyang, a 6-9 center, 9.8 rebounds and 9.5 points.</li><li>Buggage scored 20 against KWU in the first game this season and 29 in the second while Hibbitt had 11 and 21 points respectively.</li>
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KWU MBB Hosts No. 7 Ottawa Thursday on Prime FM

The Junction City Lady Jay basketball team was defeated by Wichita Heights Tuesday night in the first round of substate bracket play. The Lady Jays lost by a final score of 59-10. 

The Junction City girls finish the year with a record of 1-20. Their only win of the season was a one-point, 26-25 win over the Abilene Cowgirls in the Salina Invitational Tournament. 

Junction City had two seniors on the roster, Amyah O'Neal and Sara Rexrode. 

The Lady Jays were led in scoring this year by Rexrode, who averaged nearly six points per game and four rebounds per-game. As for O'Neal, she averaged four points per game. 

Despite a very young team this year, Junction City should return several players that gained valuable experience for next season.

By Anthony GorgesJC PostThe Junction City Lady Jay basketball team was defeated by Wichita Heights Tuesday night in the first round of substate bracket play. The Lady Jays lost by a final score of 59-10. The Junction City girls finish the year with a record of 1-20. Their only win of the season was a one-point, 26-25 win over the Abilene Cowgirls in the Salina Invitational Tournament. Junction City had two seniors on the roster, Amyah O'Neal and Sara Rexrode. The Lady Jays were led in scoring this year by Rexrode, who averaged nearly six points per game and four rebounds per-game. As for O'Neal, she averaged four points per game. Despite a very young team this year, Junction City should return several players that gained valuable experience for next season.

Junction City Lady Jays fall to Wichita Heights, end season with 1-20 record

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Dallin Hall and Jaxson Robinson scored 18 points apiece as BYU rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat seventh-ranked Kansas 76-68 on Tuesday night, ending the Jayhawks' 19-game home winning streak.

The Cougars (20-8, 8-7 Big 12) took a 66-63 lead when Noah Waterman drained a 3-pointer with 2:43 left. Hunter Dickinson answered with a 3 for Kansas, but Robinson hit two free throws and Hall drained another 3, sending BYU to a win in its first trip to storied Allen Fieldhouse since December 1971.

Dickinson had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Jayhawks (21-7, 9-6), who were just 3 of 15 from 3-point range and 19 for 31 at the foul line. Dajuan Harris Jr. added 12 points, KJ Adams Jr. scored 11 and Johnny Furphy finished with 10.

BYU won despite heavy foul trouble in part by going 13 of 34 from behind the 3-point arc.

Already playing without Kevin McCullar Jr., who missed his fifth game with a bone bruise on his knee, the Jayhawks had a scare when Nick Timberlake landed hard after going up for a rebound. The thud echoed through Allen Fieldhouse, and Timberlake spent a couple of minutes in the locker room before eventually returning to the game.

Foul trouble set in for BYU in the second half. Hall picked up his fourth with 17:39 to go, and Trevin Knell got his fourth — after a double-technical with Dickinson — just minutes later. But the Jayhawks were unable to take advantage, not only struggling at the foul line but going more than eight minutes without a field goal.

BYU had another technical foul called on its bench with 7:50 left — and Harris made both of those free throws.

That's when the Cougars suddenly began to rain 3-pointers, wiping away a 56-50 deficit and taking their first lead at 59-58 on two free throws by Hall with 4:50 to play. Hall added two 3s of his own over the next few minutes, including one from the top of the key, which gave the Big 12 newcomers a 71-66 lead with 1:31 remaining.

The Cougars were able to hold on the rest of the way for another signature win in their first season in the Big 12.

BYU returns home to play TCU on Saturday night.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Dallin Hall and Jaxson Robinson scored 18 points apiece as BYU rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat seventh-ranked Kansas 76-68 on Tuesday night, ending the Jayhawks' 19-game home winning streak.The Cougars (20-8, 8-7 Big 12) took a 66-63 lead when Noah Waterman drained a 3-pointer with 2:43 left. Hunter Dickinson answered with a 3 for Kansas, but Robinson hit two free throws and Hall drained another 3, sending BYU to a win in its first trip to storied Allen Fieldhouse since December 1971.Dickinson had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Jayhawks (21-7, 9-6), who were just 3 of 15 from 3-point range and 19 for 31 at the foul line. Dajuan Harris Jr. added 12 points, KJ Adams Jr. scored 11 and Johnny Furphy finished with 10.BYU won despite heavy foul trouble in part by going 13 of 34 from behind the 3-point arc.Already playing without Kevin McCullar Jr., who missed his fifth game with a bone bruise on his knee, the Jayhawks had a scare when Nick Timberlake landed hard after going up for a rebound. The thud echoed through Allen Fieldhouse, and Timberlake spent a couple of minutes in the locker room before eventually returning to the game.Foul trouble set in for BYU in the second half. Hall picked up his fourth with 17:39 to go, and Trevin Knell got his fourth — after a double-technical with Dickinson — just minutes later. But the Jayhawks were unable to take advantage, not only struggling at the foul line but going more than eight minutes without a field goal.BYU had another technical foul called on its bench with 7:50 left — and Harris made both of those free throws.That's when the Cougars suddenly began to rain 3-pointers, wiping away a 56-50 deficit and taking their first lead at 59-58 on two free throws by Hall with 4:50 to play. Hall added two 3s of his own over the next few minutes, including one from the top of the key, which gave the Big 12 newcomers a 71-66 lead with 1:31 remaining.The Cougars were able to hold on the rest of the way for another signature win in their first season in the Big 12.UP NEXTBYU returns home to play TCU on Saturday night.Kansas is at Baylor Saturday afternoon.

🏀 BYU ends No. 7 Kansas' 19-game home win streak

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Tylor Perry scored 29 points and made six 3-pointers, Cam Carter added 19 points and Kansas State let a 25-point lead slip away before beating West Virginia 94-90 in overtime on Monday night.

Kansas State (17-11, 7-8 Big 12 Conference) set an NCAA single-season record with its seventh overtime victory, extending Jerome Tang’s mark to 12-0 in his two seasons as coach. West Virginia (9-19, 6-9) remains winless on the road this season, going 0 for 8.

Kansas State built a six-point lead, 87-81, in overtime before RaeQuan Battle made West Virginia's first field goal of extra time with 1:48 left. Battle made another 3-pointer with 34 seconds left to get within 89-88.

Kansas State dribbled down the clock before Perry was fouled and made two free throws for a 91-88 lead with 15.4 seconds left. The Wildcats elected to foul before West Virginia could attempt a tying 3-pointer. Kerr Kriisa made two free throws with 12.3 to get within 91-90.

Perry made two free throws with 8.8 seconds left for a 93-90 lead. Battle was long on a 3-pointer at the other end and Kansas State got the ball back after an official review. Carter sealed it with a free throw.

Will McNair Jr. and Arthur Kaluma each added 13 points for Kansas State. The Wildcats entered making just 30.7% of their 3-point attempts and finished 15 of 31 (48.4%) against the Mountaineers.

Battle scored 28 points and made six 3-pointers, and Kriisa added 25 points and five 3-pointers for West Virginia. Jesse Edwards, averaging 14.6 points per game, was held to five points on 1-of-9 shooting.

Kansas State led 48-26 at halftime after making 11 of 19 from 3-point range, while West Virginia was just 11 of 33 overall. The Wildcats led by as many as 25 points, 66-41, in the second half.

Kriisa made his second 3-pointer during a 10-0 run with 2:13 left in regulation to give West Virginia a lead, 77-74, for the first time since it was 11-10. He added two free throws to make it 79-75.

McNair grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back to get Kansas State within 79-77. After Edwards missed two straight free throws for West Virginia, Perry was fouled on a baseline drive before making two at the stripe to tie it at 79-all with 15.5 left. Kriisa's contested jumper at the buzzer didn't hit the rim and Edwards wasn't able to get another shot off before the buzzer.

Kansas State completed the season sweep of West Virginia for the first time since 2019.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Tylor Perry scored 29 points and made six 3-pointers, Cam Carter added 19 points and Kansas State let a 25-point lead slip away before beating West Virginia 94-90 in overtime on Monday night.Kansas State (17-11, 7-8 Big 12 Conference) set an NCAA single-season record with its seventh overtime victory, extending Jerome Tang’s mark to 12-0 in his two seasons as coach. West Virginia (9-19, 6-9) remains winless on the road this season, going 0 for 8.Kansas State built a six-point lead, 87-81, in overtime before RaeQuan Battle made West Virginia's first field goal of extra time with 1:48 left. Battle made another 3-pointer with 34 seconds left to get within 89-88.Kansas State dribbled down the clock before Perry was fouled and made two free throws for a 91-88 lead with 15.4 seconds left. The Wildcats elected to foul before West Virginia could attempt a tying 3-pointer. Kerr Kriisa made two free throws with 12.3 to get within 91-90.Perry made two free throws with 8.8 seconds left for a 93-90 lead. Battle was long on a 3-pointer at the other end and Kansas State got the ball back after an official review. Carter sealed it with a free throw.Will McNair Jr. and Arthur Kaluma each added 13 points for Kansas State. The Wildcats entered making just 30.7% of their 3-point attempts and finished 15 of 31 (48.4%) against the Mountaineers.Battle scored 28 points and made six 3-pointers, and Kriisa added 25 points and five 3-pointers for West Virginia. Jesse Edwards, averaging 14.6 points per game, was held to five points on 1-of-9 shooting.Kansas State led 48-26 at halftime after making 11 of 19 from 3-point range, while West Virginia was just 11 of 33 overall. The Wildcats led by as many as 25 points, 66-41, in the second half.Kriisa made his second 3-pointer during a 10-0 run with 2:13 left in regulation to give West Virginia a lead, 77-74, for the first time since it was 11-10. He added two free throws to make it 79-75.McNair grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back to get Kansas State within 79-77. After Edwards missed two straight free throws for West Virginia, Perry was fouled on a baseline drive before making two at the stripe to tie it at 79-all with 15.5 left. Kriisa's contested jumper at the buzzer didn't hit the rim and Edwards wasn't able to get another shot off before the buzzer.Kansas State completed the season sweep of West Virginia for the first time since 2019.

🏀 K-State lets 25-point lead slip away before beating West Virginia in OT

Kansas Wesleyan Women's Basketball is the No. 4 seed in the KCAC Postseason Tournament and hosts No. 5 seeded Evangel on Wednesday night in the KCAC Quarterfinals at 7 p.m. at Mabee Arena.

WEDNESDAY'S GAME Opponent: Evangel Valor Time: 7 p.m. Location: Mabee Arena

Kansas Wesleyan Women's Basketball is the No. 4 seed in the KCAC Postseason Tournament and hosts No. 5 seeded Evangel on Wednesday night in the KCAC Quarterfinals at 7 p.m. at Mabee Arena.WEDNESDAY'S GAME Opponent: Evangel Valor Time: 7 p.m. Location: Mabee ArenaLIVE COVERAGE<ul>
 <li>The video stream of the game will be available online through the Coyote Sports Network at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/496fa7f6-64e8-4a13-9916-baec295a8fc6?elinkdata=6141" target="_blank">www.kcacnetwork.com/kansaswesleyan</a>.</li><li>Live Stats will be available at&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3999f102-9caf-4843-af38-153fef78bb32?elinkdata=6141" target="_blank">https://kwucoyotes.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary</a></li><li>Radio coverage can be heard locally on KINA 910 AM/107.5 FM, and online at Salina Post. The online stream is also available at 910KINA.com. Tyler Henry and Brooks Garretson will have the call with pregame starting at 6:30.</li>
 </ul>TICKETS<ul>
 <li>Tickets for the KCAC tournament are on sale now at&nbsp;<a href="http://kcacsports.com/" target="_blank">kcacsports.com</a>&nbsp;--&gt;&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/03453b27-759d-4da2-a8b6-83352b52b014?elinkdata=6141" target="_blank">GET TICKETS HERE</a></li><li>This is a no pass event, per KCAC policy</li><li>All tickets must be purchased online, there will be no on-site ticket sales, KWU ticket staff will be available to help with ticket sales at the door, but there will be no cash sales</li>
 </ul>RECORDS<ul>
 <li>No. 4 seeded Kansas Wesleyan 16-12, 14-8 KCAC</li><li>No. 5 seeded Evangel 16-9, 14-8 KCAC</li>
 </ul>THE SERIES<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes defeated Evangel twice this season and are 4-0 against the Valor since 2011. KWU won 78-66 in overtime November 18 in Mabee Arena and 64-61 January 31 in Springfield, Missouri. The Coyotes' other victories were in November 2011 in Atchison and November 2021 in Salina.</li>
 </ul>KANSAS WESLEYAN AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes earned the fourth seed after defeating York 86-65 Saturday in Mabee Arena. They finished tied for fourth with Evangel in the final standings but gained the higher seed by virtue of winning both games against the Valor this season.</li><li>The winner advances to Saturday's semifinals against either top-seeded Tabor or eighth-seeded Bethel at the site of the higher seeded team. The championship game is scheduled for March 4 inside Hartman Arena in Park City.</li><li>Against York the Coyotes outscored the Panthers 34-18 in the fourth quarter thanks to a school-record 10 3-pointers. They also set a school record for most 3-point attempts in a game (42) and tied the record for most made 3s in a game (17).&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/35add6fe-a420-4b9b-afb3-fa858c88e8e7?elinkdata=6141" target="_blank">Jill Stephens</a>&nbsp;was 7 of 15 from beyond the arc on the night and made five in the final 10 minutes. Kortney Kaufman hit four 3s in the quarter.</li><li>Wesleyan outscored Evangel 15-3 in the overtime period in the first game this season. The Coyotes led 42-33 at halftime before the Valor rallied.&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/41d3c920-28e8-473f-8b44-9c223a929b4a?elinkdata=6141" target="_blank">LaMyah Ricks</a>&nbsp;had 26 points, Stephens 14, and&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ede5ba01-3677-4a80-8bb5-4b97fb6b5221?elinkdata=6141" target="_blank">Angel Lee</a>&nbsp;13. Stephens scored nine points in the final 6:54, including the last five, in the second game in Springfield. Ricks had a team-high 16 points, Lee scored 13 and Stephens 11.</li><li>Stephens is the leading scorer (11.6 points) and rebounder (5.1) and is shooting 38 percent from deep (69 of 189). Ricks averages 11.3 points and 4.4 rebounds and Lee 9.8 points but has been on a tear of late, averaging 16.0 in the last five games.</li>
 </ul>EVANGEL AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Valor have won six of their last seven games including an 80-69 victory over Oklahoma Wesleyan on Saturday in Springfield. The loss was to Ottawa 72-65 February 21 in Ottawa and ended a five-game winning streak that began after the second setback against KWU.</li><li>Freshman post Kamie Jenkins leads the Valor in scoring (12.0) and rebounding (10.2). Sophomore guard Carson Dillard is next (11.5 points) then junior Micah Clayton (11.2 points and 6.2 rebounds).</li><li>Clayton scored 16 in the first game against KWU but was the only Valor to reach double figures. Jenkins had 15 points and nine rebounds and Kohnnar Patton 12 points off the bench in the second contest.</li><li>Evangel averages 70.6 points, allows 63 and has a whopping plus-9.9 rebounding advantage over the opposition. The Valor also average nearly 17 turnovers and shoot just 29 percent from long distance.</li>
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KWU WBB hosts Evangel in KCAC Quarterfinals on KINA

State wrestling concluded on Saturday, and Junction City had wrestlers place on both the boy's and girls' teams.

For the girl's team, Sophomore Juliana Villanueva placed second in the 115-pound weight class as she was defeated in the championship match.

On the boy's teams, Junction City had two wrestlers compete in the fifth-place match on Saturday. Griffin Bohanan won his match and placed fifth in the 175-pound weight class. Chris Coy finished in sixth place in the 215-pound weight class.

 Throughout the three-day state tournament, Junction City had ten wrestlers compete.

By Anthony GorgesJC PostState wrestling concluded on Saturday, and Junction City had wrestlers place on both the boy's and girls' teams.For the girl's team, Sophomore Juliana Villanueva placed second in the 115-pound weight class as she was defeated in the championship match.On the boy's teams, Junction City had two wrestlers compete in the fifth-place match on Saturday. Griffin Bohanan won his match and placed fifth in the 175-pound weight class. Chris Coy finished in sixth place in the 215-pound weight class. Throughout the three-day state tournament, Junction City had ten wrestlers compete.

Final results from state wrestling - Junction City had placers on boy's and girl's teams

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored 20 points, KJ Adams had 16 and No. 9 Kansas beat Texas 86-67 on Saturday night.

All five Kansas starters scored in double figures as Johnny Furphy contributed 16, Dajuan Harris had 14 and Nicolas Timberlake scored 13.

Kansas (21-6, 9-5 Big 12) separated midway through the first half with a 12-0 run to take a 28-15 lead which was highlighted by two jams. Furphy back cut on a defender and threw it down between two Longhorns which started the run.

Two minutes later, Timberlake leaped over Dylan Disu for an alley-oop slam from Harris on a two-on-one fast break. The crowd erupted and Kansas used that momentum to distance themselves and take a 45-25 lead at halftime.

The Jayhawks outscored Texas 52-34 in the paint, which led to Kansas shooting 32 of 52 or 62% from the field. Texas shot 26 of 62 or 42% from the field.

Texas (17-10, 6-8) was led by Tyrese Hunter and Dillon Mitchell with 12 points each.

The Jayhawks' Kevin McCullar Jr. missed the game due to a lingering knee injury. Before the game, Kansas coach Bill Self said he is considered “week to week.” He has missed four Big 12 games this season.

Texas: Poor shooting early haunted the Longhorns and they are now in a tie for ninth in the Big 12.

Kansas: Several dunks and a behind-the-back pass for a layup by Elmarko Jackson showcased an impressive first half from the Jayhawks. They showed that when they are hitting on all cylinders, they are as good as anyone in the country.

Texas: Travels to No. 23 Texas Tech on Tuesday night.

Kansas: Hosts No. 25 BYU on Tuesday night.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored 20 points, KJ Adams had 16 and No. 9 Kansas beat Texas 86-67 on Saturday night.All five Kansas starters scored in double figures as Johnny Furphy contributed 16, Dajuan Harris had 14 and Nicolas Timberlake scored 13.Kansas (21-6, 9-5 Big 12) separated midway through the first half with a 12-0 run to take a 28-15 lead which was highlighted by two jams. Furphy back cut on a defender and threw it down between two Longhorns which started the run.Two minutes later, Timberlake leaped over Dylan Disu for an alley-oop slam from Harris on a two-on-one fast break. The crowd erupted and Kansas used that momentum to distance themselves and take a 45-25 lead at halftime.The Jayhawks outscored Texas 52-34 in the paint, which led to Kansas shooting 32 of 52 or 62% from the field. Texas shot 26 of 62 or 42% from the field.Texas (17-10, 6-8) was led by Tyrese Hunter and Dillon Mitchell with 12 points each.The Jayhawks' Kevin McCullar Jr. missed the game due to a lingering knee injury. Before the game, Kansas coach Bill Self said he is considered “week to week.” He has missed four Big 12 games this season.BIG PICTURETexas: Poor shooting early haunted the Longhorns and they are now in a tie for ninth in the Big 12.Kansas: Several dunks and a behind-the-back pass for a layup by Elmarko Jackson showcased an impressive first half from the Jayhawks. They showed that when they are hitting on all cylinders, they are as good as anyone in the country.UP NEXTTexas: Travels to No. 23 Texas Tech on Tuesday night.Kansas: Hosts No. 25 BYU on Tuesday night.

🏀 Dickinson scores 20 to lead Kansas past Texas

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Arthur Kaluma had a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as Kansas State beat No. 25 BYU 84-74 on Saturday.

Kaluma was one of five players to score in double-figure for Kansas State (15-11, 5-8 Big 12), which had lost seven of its last eight games. Tylor Perry scored 16 points, David N'Guessan and Cam Carter each had 12, and Will McNair 11.

Jaxson Robinson scored 15 points to lead BYU (19-7, 7-6), which has gone 3-3 in its last six games. Noah Waterman and Spencer Johnson each scored 12 points, and Foussey Traore added 10.

The Wildcats started the second half with a run to retake a double-digit lead. They built a 61-47 advantage with 12:47 left in the game and extended their lead to as many as 16 points before BYU tried to rally late.

Kansas State scored the first eight points of the game and led 12-2 with 16:44 left in the first half. Kansas State extended its lead to 16-4 before BYU used a 10-0 run to close the gap.

The Cougars managed to tie the game at 28 with 6:35 left in the half, but never took a lead. The Wildcats led 42-38 at the break, helped by Kaluma's 16 points and six rebounds. Perry added 10 points.

BYU was slowed by 40.8% (29 for 71) shooting overall, including 20% (6 for 30) from 3-point distance.

BYU: Like a lot of teams in the Big 12, BYU struggles on the road. The Cougars fell to 2-6 in conference road games.

Kansas State: Even with the victory, the Wildcats need a late-season run to earn a return to the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas State: Host West Virginia on Monday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708811476592.png" alt="Photo K-State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo K-State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Arthur Kaluma had a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds as Kansas State beat No. 25 BYU 84-74 on Saturday.Kaluma was one of five players to score in double-figure for Kansas State (15-11, 5-8 Big 12), which had lost seven of its last eight games. Tylor Perry scored 16 points, David N'Guessan and Cam Carter each had 12, and Will McNair 11.Jaxson Robinson scored 15 points to lead BYU (19-7, 7-6), which has gone 3-3 in its last six games. Noah Waterman and Spencer Johnson each scored 12 points, and Foussey Traore added 10.The Wildcats started the second half with a run to retake a double-digit lead. They built a 61-47 advantage with 12:47 left in the game and extended their lead to as many as 16 points before BYU tried to rally late.Kansas State scored the first eight points of the game and led 12-2 with 16:44 left in the first half. Kansas State extended its lead to 16-4 before BYU used a 10-0 run to close the gap.The Cougars managed to tie the game at 28 with 6:35 left in the half, but never took a lead. The Wildcats led 42-38 at the break, helped by Kaluma's 16 points and six rebounds. Perry added 10 points.BYU was slowed by 40.8% (29 for 71) shooting overall, including 20% (6 for 30) from 3-point distance.THE TAKEAWAY:BYU: Like a lot of teams in the Big 12, BYU struggles on the road. The Cougars fell to 2-6 in conference road games.Kansas State: Even with the victory, the Wildcats need a late-season run to earn a return to the NCAA Tournament.UP NEXT:BYU: At No. 9 Kansas on Tuesday.Kansas State: Host West Virginia on Monday.___

🏀 Kaluma scores career-high 28 points, lifting K-State past BYU

Postseason basketball has officially arrived. KSHSAA released the substate brackets for all classifications in Kansas. Substate play begins this Tuesday, Feb. 27,  an goes through Saturday, Mar. 2.&nbsp;

For the Junction City Lady Jays, they are the 16 seed and are on the road. They will play number one seed Wichita Heights on Tuesday night, Feb. 27, in Wichita at 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;

To view the entire girls 6A west bracket, click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Basketball/6ASub-State.cfm?Activity=2&amp;Class=1&amp;WeekID=5730">here</a>.&nbsp;

For the Blue Jays, the boys are the two seed on the 6A west side of the bracket. Junction City will host number 15 seed Wichita East on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Blue Jay Event Center at 6:00 p.m.

If the Blue Jays can get past East on Wednesday night, a potential re-match against rival Manhattan, or a matchup against Wichita South will determine who makes it to state.&nbsp;

To view the entire boys 6A west bracket, click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Basketball/6ASub-State.cfm?Activity=2&amp;Class=1&amp;WeekID=5680">here</a>.&nbsp;

By Anthony GorgesJC PostPostseason basketball has officially arrived. KSHSAA released the substate brackets for all classifications in Kansas. Substate play begins this Tuesday, Feb. 27, an goes through Saturday, Mar. 2.&nbsp;Girls bracket<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708793200054.png" alt="The Lady Jays are grouped with number one seed, Wichita Heights, eight seed, Wichita Southeast, and nine seed, Garden City.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The Lady Jays are grouped with number one seed, Wichita Heights, eight seed, Wichita Southeast, and nine seed, Garden City.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>For the Junction City Lady Jays, they are the 16 seed and are on the road. They will play number one seed Wichita Heights on Tuesday night, Feb. 27, in Wichita at 6:00 p.m.&nbsp;To view the entire girls 6A west bracket, click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Basketball/6ASub-State.cfm?Activity=2&amp;Class=1&amp;WeekID=5730">here</a>.&nbsp;Boys bracket<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708793410262.png" alt="The Blue Jays are the number two seed and will host the Blue Aces of Wichita East. Also grouped in their bracket is seven seed Manhattan and ten seed Wichita South." />
 <figcaption>The Blue Jays are the number two seed and will host the Blue Aces of Wichita East. Also grouped in their bracket is seven seed Manhattan and ten seed Wichita South.</figcaption>
 </figure>For the Blue Jays, the boys are the two seed on the 6A west side of the bracket. Junction City will host number 15 seed Wichita East on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Blue Jay Event Center at 6:00 p.m.If the Blue Jays can get past East on Wednesday night, a potential re-match against rival Manhattan, or a matchup against Wichita South will determine who makes it to state.&nbsp;To view the entire boys 6A west bracket, click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Basketball/6ASub-State.cfm?Activity=2&amp;Class=1&amp;WeekID=5680">here</a>.&nbsp;

Brackets announced for substate - JC girls on the road, boys at home

(AP) — The bronze Jackie Robinson cleats that were left behind when a statue of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier was stolen from a Kansas park are being donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Thieves cut the statue off at its ankles&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-beea370b17079ad30092affe6aaea3c1" target="_blank">last month,</a>&nbsp;leaving only the feet behind at McAdams Park in Wichita. About 600 children play there in a youth baseball league called League 42. It is named after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jackie-robinson" target="_blank">Robinson’</a>&nbsp;s uniform number with the Brooklyn Dodgers, with whom he broke the major leagues’ color barrier in 1947.

Bob Lutz, executive director of the Little League nonprofit that commissioned the sculpture, said the museum in Kansas City, Missouri, was “enthusiastic” about incorporating the cleats into its display on Robinson. 

The display also includes a damaged&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-travel-georgia-baseball-29523970d7e8dfeedd87aa468b614c49" target="_blank">plaque</a>&nbsp;honoring Robinson. The sign was erected in 2001 outside the birthplace of Robinson near Cairo, Georgia. Community members there discovered last year that someone had shot the plaque multiple times.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It’s kind of sad in its own way, that we’re building this little shrine of Jackie Robinson stuff that has been defaced or damaged,” said Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. “But it gives us an opportunity to speak to who he was, the characteristics and value of what he represented, even in the face of adversity. And that message really never goes out of style.”

Robinson played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers, paving the way for generations of Black American ballplayers. He’s considered not only a sports legend but also&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mlb-entertainment-sports-los-angeles-baseball-d73b75a6965310bfd087c165e93dc0c6" target="_blank">a civil rights icon</a>. Robinson died in 1972.

Fire crews found burned remnants of his statue five days&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-45c08bbbd29322c05e6136a67f687459" target="_blank">after the theft</a>&nbsp;while responding to a trash can fire at another park about 7 miles (11.27 kilometers) away. One man was charged this month in the theft. Police said there was no evidence it was a hate-motivated crime, but rather the intent was to sell the metal for scrap.

Donations poured in after the theft, totaling around $300,000, Lutz said. The amount includes a $100,000 gift from Major League Baseball.

Lutz, whose friend, the artist John Parsons, made the statue before his death, said the mold is still viable and anticipated that a replacement can be erected within a matter of months. He estimated it would cost around $45,000 to replace the statue itself. While there also will be security and lighting expenses, that leaves lots of extra money that can be used to enhance some of the league’s programming and facilities, Lutz said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708748350654.png" alt="FILE - A bronze statue of legendary baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kan., during the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The bronze Jackie Robinson cleats that were left behind when a statue of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier was stolen from a Kansas park are being donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - A bronze statue of legendary baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kan., during the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The bronze Jackie Robinson cleats that were left behind when a statue of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier was stolen from a Kansas park are being donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>(AP) — The bronze Jackie Robinson cleats that were left behind when a statue of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier was stolen from a Kansas park are being donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.Thieves cut the statue off at its ankles&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-beea370b17079ad30092affe6aaea3c1" target="_blank">last month,</a>&nbsp;leaving only the feet behind at McAdams Park in Wichita. About 600 children play there in a youth baseball league called League 42. It is named after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jackie-robinson" target="_blank">Robinson’</a>&nbsp;s uniform number with the Brooklyn Dodgers, with whom he broke the major leagues’ color barrier in 1947.Bob Lutz, executive director of the Little League nonprofit that commissioned the sculpture, said the museum in Kansas City, Missouri, was “enthusiastic” about incorporating the cleats into its display on Robinson. The display also includes a damaged&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-travel-georgia-baseball-29523970d7e8dfeedd87aa468b614c49" target="_blank">plaque</a>&nbsp;honoring Robinson. The sign was erected in 2001 outside the birthplace of Robinson near Cairo, Georgia. Community members there discovered last year that someone had shot the plaque multiple times.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It’s kind of sad in its own way, that we’re building this little shrine of Jackie Robinson stuff that has been defaced or damaged,” said Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. “But it gives us an opportunity to speak to who he was, the characteristics and value of what he represented, even in the face of adversity. And that message really never goes out of style.”Robinson played for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers, paving the way for generations of Black American ballplayers. He’s considered not only a sports legend but also&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mlb-entertainment-sports-los-angeles-baseball-d73b75a6965310bfd087c165e93dc0c6" target="_blank">a civil rights icon</a>. Robinson died in 1972.Fire crews found burned remnants of his statue five days&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jackie-robinson-baseball-statue-stolen-45c08bbbd29322c05e6136a67f687459" target="_blank">after the theft</a>&nbsp;while responding to a trash can fire at another park about 7 miles (11.27 kilometers) away. One man was charged this month in the theft. Police said there was no evidence it was a hate-motivated crime, but rather the intent was to sell the metal for scrap.Donations poured in after the theft, totaling around $300,000, Lutz said. The amount includes a $100,000 gift from Major League Baseball.Lutz, whose friend, the artist John Parsons, made the statue before his death, said the mold is still viable and anticipated that a replacement can be erected within a matter of months. He estimated it would cost around $45,000 to replace the statue itself. While there also will be security and lighting expenses, that leaves lots of extra money that can be used to enhance some of the league’s programming and facilities, Lutz said.

⚾ Cleats left behind after Jackie Robinson statue was stolen to be donated to Negro League Museum

Junction City had eight wrestlers compete on day two of the state wrestling tournament at Hartman Arena Friday. 

For the girls, Charly Goodwin (wrestling at 110 pounds) and Juliana Villanueva (wrestling at 115 pounds)  both competed in the semi-finals in their respective brackets. Goodwin lost in the semi-finals, while Villanueva won her match and will wrestle for a state title on Saturday. Goodwin will continue battling on the consolation side of the bracket in hopes of being a state qualifier. 

Victoria Perez (wrestling at 190 pounds) was on the consolation side of the bracket and eliminated on Friday afternoon. 

On the boys side, five Blue Jay wrestlers competed on day two. After the second day of wrestling, only two boys wrestlers are still competing. The two wrestlers still alive are Griffin Bohanan (wrestling at 175 pounds), and Chris Coy (wrestling at 215 pounds). 

Jaime Villanueva (wrestling at 138 pounds), Josh Brookeshire (wrestling at 157 pounds), and Cooper Bogenhagen (wrestling at 165 pounds) were all eliminated on Friday. 

The final day of state wrestling begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The 6A state wrestling tournament is in Park City at Hartman Arena. 

By Anthony GorgesJC Post&nbsp;Junction City had eight wrestlers compete on day two of the state wrestling tournament at Hartman Arena Friday. For the girls, Charly Goodwin (wrestling at 110 pounds) and Juliana Villanueva (wrestling at 115 pounds) both competed in the semi-finals in their respective brackets. Goodwin lost in the semi-finals, while Villanueva won her match and will wrestle for a state title on Saturday. Goodwin will continue battling on the consolation side of the bracket in hopes of being a state qualifier. Victoria Perez (wrestling at 190 pounds) was on the consolation side of the bracket and eliminated on Friday afternoon. On the boys side, five Blue Jay wrestlers competed on day two. After the second day of wrestling, only two boys wrestlers are still competing. The two wrestlers still alive are Griffin Bohanan (wrestling at 175 pounds), and Chris Coy (wrestling at 215 pounds). Jaime Villanueva (wrestling at 138 pounds), Josh Brookeshire (wrestling at 157 pounds), and Cooper Bogenhagen (wrestling at 165 pounds) were all eliminated on Friday. The final day of state wrestling begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The 6A state wrestling tournament is in Park City at Hartman Arena.

State Wrestling results from Day 2 for Junction City

The Junction City Blue Jay wrestling team had ten wrestlers competing on the first day of the state tournament at Hartman Arena in Park City.&nbsp;

The girls started the wrestling on Thursday afternoon, and all three Junction City girls advanced to day two.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Charly Goodwin (wrestling at 110 pounds) and Juliana Villanueva (wrestling at 115 pounds) both won two matches on Thursday and advanced to the semifinals today. As for Victoria Perez (wrestling at 190 pounds), she lost her first match and then advanced on the consolation side of the bracket, courtesy of a bye. All three girls will begin wrestling today around Noon. You can check the brackets and find immediate results by clicking&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&amp;TIM=1708698699932&amp;pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&amp;twSessionId=husopwpbah">here</a>.&nbsp;

On the boy's side, seven Blue Jay wrestlers competed on day one at state.&nbsp;

Jayden Melton (wrestling at 106 pounds) and Avery Florence (wrestling at 285 pounds) were both eliminated on Thursday.&nbsp;

The other five wrestlers won at least one match on the day. All five remaining wrestlers are on the consolation side of the bracket. These wrestlers are Jaime Villanueva (wrestling at 138 pounds), Josh Brookshire (wrestling at 157 pounds), Cooper Bogenhagen (wrestling at 165 pounds), Griffin Bohanan (wrestling at 175 pounds), and Chris Coy (wrestling at 215 pounds).&nbsp;

The boy's wrestling will begin around 2:00 p.m. today. You can check the brackets and find immediate results by clicking <a href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&amp;TIM=1708704179247&amp;pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&amp;twSessionId=imhjqagcgn">here</a>.&nbsp;

By Anthony GorgesJC PostThe Junction City Blue Jay wrestling team had ten wrestlers competing on the first day of the state tournament at Hartman Arena in Park City.&nbsp;The girls started the wrestling on Thursday afternoon, and all three Junction City girls advanced to day two.&nbsp;&nbsp;Charly Goodwin (wrestling at 110 pounds) and Juliana Villanueva (wrestling at 115 pounds) both won two matches on Thursday and advanced to the semifinals today. As for Victoria Perez (wrestling at 190 pounds), she lost her first match and then advanced on the consolation side of the bracket, courtesy of a bye. All three girls will begin wrestling today around Noon. You can check the brackets and find immediate results by clicking&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&amp;TIM=1708698699932&amp;pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&amp;twSessionId=husopwpbah">here</a>.&nbsp;On the boy's side, seven Blue Jay wrestlers competed on day one at state.&nbsp;Jayden Melton (wrestling at 106 pounds) and Avery Florence (wrestling at 285 pounds) were both eliminated on Thursday.&nbsp;The other five wrestlers won at least one match on the day. All five remaining wrestlers are on the consolation side of the bracket. These wrestlers are Jaime Villanueva (wrestling at 138 pounds), Josh Brookshire (wrestling at 157 pounds), Cooper Bogenhagen (wrestling at 165 pounds), Griffin Bohanan (wrestling at 175 pounds), and Chris Coy (wrestling at 215 pounds).&nbsp;The boy's wrestling will begin around 2:00 p.m. today. You can check the brackets and find immediate results by clicking <a href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&amp;TIM=1708704179247&amp;pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&amp;twSessionId=imhjqagcgn">here</a>.&nbsp;

State Wrestling Results after Day 1 for Junction City 

State Wrestling Tournaments begin today for all classifications across the state of Kansas. This year, the format has changed to a three-day event, running Thursday through Saturday.  

Junction City will have ten student-athletes wrestling at state. 

For the JC girls' wrestling team, three wrestlers will be competing. They are Charly Goodwin (wrestling at 110 pounds), Juliana Villanueva (wrestling at 115 pounds), and Victoria Perez (wrestling at 190 pounds).

&nbsp; You can check the girl's brackets online by clicking&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&amp;TIM=1708614209176&amp;pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&amp;twSessionId=jyyuwosvmy">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For the JC boys wrestling team, seven wrestlers will be competing. They are Jayden Melton (wrestling at 106 pounds), Jaime Villanueva (wrestling at 138 pounds), Josh Brookshire (wrestling at 157 pounds), Cooper Bogenhagen (wrestling at 165 pounds), Griffin Bohanan (wrestling at 175 pounds), Chris Coy (wrestling at 215 pounds), and Avery Florence (wrestling at 285 pounds). 

You can check the boy's brackets online by clicking <a href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&amp;TIM=1708613768187&amp;pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&amp;twSessionId=xcojtiqxsu">here</a>.

By Anthony GorgesJC Post&nbsp;State Wrestling Tournaments begin today for all classifications across the state of Kansas. This year, the format has changed to a three-day event, running Thursday through Saturday. Junction City will have ten student-athletes wrestling at state. For the JC girls' wrestling team, three wrestlers will be competing. They are Charly Goodwin (wrestling at 110 pounds), Juliana Villanueva (wrestling at 115 pounds), and Victoria Perez (wrestling at 190 pounds).&nbsp; You can check the girl's brackets online by clicking&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&amp;TIM=1708614209176&amp;pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&amp;twSessionId=jyyuwosvmy">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;For the JC boys wrestling team, seven wrestlers will be competing. They are Jayden Melton (wrestling at 106 pounds), Jaime Villanueva (wrestling at 138 pounds), Josh Brookshire (wrestling at 157 pounds), Cooper Bogenhagen (wrestling at 165 pounds), Griffin Bohanan (wrestling at 175 pounds), Chris Coy (wrestling at 215 pounds), and Avery Florence (wrestling at 285 pounds). You can check the boy's brackets online by clicking <a href="https://www.trackwrestling.com/predefinedtournaments/MainFrame.jsp?newSession=false&amp;TIM=1708613768187&amp;pageName=%2Fpredefinedtournaments%2FBracketViewer.jsp&amp;twSessionId=xcojtiqxsu">here</a>.

State Wrestling begins today at Hartman Arena in Park City

USD 475 has announced that Junior Jesse Holtcamp claimed regional championship honors on Wednesday to lead Junction City High School at the 2024 Class 6A&nbsp;Bowling Regional in Topeka. By winning the regional crown, Holtcamp, who bowled a 728 series, advanced to the 2024 Class 6A Bowling State Championship, which will take place in Wichita on Thursday, Feb. 29.&nbsp; &nbsp;

USD 475 has announced that Junior Jesse Holtcamp claimed regional championship honors on Wednesday to lead Junction City High School at the 2024 Class 6A&nbsp;Bowling Regional in Topeka. By winning the regional crown, Holtcamp, who bowled a 728 series, advanced to the 2024 Class 6A Bowling State Championship, which will take place in Wichita on Thursday, Feb. 29.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Blue Jay bowler will go to state

A Special Olympics Kansas basketball tournament will be held this Saturday, Feb. 24, at Junction City High School.

In total, 327 athletes will be playing on 33 teams from around the North Central part of the state.

&nbsp;North Central Region Director&nbsp;Krystin Guggisberg said they are still looking for volunteers as several roles still need to be filled. The volunteers would be cheerleading judges, scorekeepers, referees, and individuals to help with skills competitions.

The tournament starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m.

More information and the signup links are online at this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.givepulse.com/event/423923">site</a>.

By Anthony GorgesJC PostA Special Olympics Kansas basketball tournament will be held this Saturday, Feb. 24, at Junction City High School.In total, 327 athletes will be playing on 33 teams from around the North Central part of the state.&nbsp;North Central Region Director&nbsp;Krystin Guggisberg said they are still looking for volunteers as several roles still need to be filled. The volunteers would be cheerleading judges, scorekeepers, referees, and individuals to help with skills competitions.The tournament starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m.More information and the signup links are online at this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.givepulse.com/event/423923">site</a>.

Special Olympics basketball tournament will be Saturday

KANSAS CITY (AP0 —Eric Hosmer announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday following a 13-year career that included winning four Gold Gloves and helping lead Kansas City to victory in the 2015 World Series.

Hosmer, 34, was released by the Chicago Cubs on May 25 after hitting .234 with two home runs in 31 games. The first baseman decided not to pursue any other playing opportunities.

“You have to be 110% committed and doing what is necessary both physically and mentally to play at the major league level and I reached a point where I wasn’t there anymore,” Hosmer said. “I’m very satisfied with my career. I feel like I accomplished a lot, was around a lot of great people and have a lot of good stories to tell.”

Hosmer will begin telling those stories on air after partnering with former minor league teammate Anthony Seratelli to form MoonBall Media, which is launching a podcast called “Diggin’ Deep.” Hosmer will be one of the show’s hosts.

“Now that the playing days are over, I feel like I have so many fun stories that I want to give back,” Hosmer said.

Kansas City selected Hosmer third overall in the 2008 amateur draft and he made his major league debut three years later. He spent seven seasons with the Royals before signing an eight-year, $144 million contract with San Diego before the 2018 season.

Hosmer played five seasons for the Padres before being traded to Boston in 2022, then finishing up with the Cubs last year. He had a .276 career batting average and 198 home runs.

Hosmer was named the MVP in his lone All-Star Game appearance in 2016.

KANSAS CITY (AP0 —Eric Hosmer announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday following a 13-year career that included winning four Gold Gloves and helping lead Kansas City to victory in the 2015 World Series.Hosmer, 34, was released by the Chicago Cubs on May 25 after hitting .234 with two home runs in 31 games. The first baseman decided not to pursue any other playing opportunities.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Eric Hosmer has announced his retirement after 13 seasons, four Gold Glove Awards, a Silver Slugger Award, and a 2015 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldSeries?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldSeries</a> championship. <a href="https://t.co/QYvCj8us2I">pic.twitter.com/QYvCj8us2I</a>&mdash; MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1760344419004293567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“You have to be 110% committed and doing what is necessary both physically and mentally to play at the major league level and I reached a point where I wasn’t there anymore,” Hosmer said. “I’m very satisfied with my career. I feel like I accomplished a lot, was around a lot of great people and have a lot of good stories to tell.”Hosmer will begin telling those stories on air after partnering with former minor league teammate Anthony Seratelli to form MoonBall Media, which is launching a podcast called “Diggin’ Deep.” Hosmer will be one of the show’s hosts.“Now that the playing days are over, I feel like I have so many fun stories that I want to give back,” Hosmer said.Kansas City selected Hosmer third overall in the 2008 amateur draft and he made his major league debut three years later. He spent seven seasons with the Royals before signing an eight-year, $144 million contract with San Diego before the 2018 season.Hosmer played five seasons for the Padres before being traded to Boston in 2022, then finishing up with the Cubs last year. He had a .276 career batting average and 198 home runs.Hosmer was named the MVP in his lone All-Star Game appearance in 2016.

⚾ Eric Hosmer retires from baseball following 13-year career, World Series title

Chapman Boys Basketball lost to Abilene 72 - 36 Tuesday night. Kelan Gruver scored 21 points for Chapman.

Chapman Boys Basketball lost to Abilene 72 - 36 Tuesday night. Kelan Gruver scored 21 points for Chapman.

 Chapman boys fall to Abilene in basketball

Same story, different night for the Junction City Blue Jays as they clawed their way back and won a thrilling overtime game over Topeka High School by a final score of 67-64. 

Junction City led the majority of the first three quarters and even led by as many as twelve on the night, but that lead vanished late in the fourth quarter as the Trojans roared back and eventually took the lead with less than 15 seconds to go in regulation. 

After a timeout by Junction City head coach Nick Perez, Sophomore Lovell Autry drove to the basket, missed the shot, and Junior Larkin Turner missed the putback, but, with less than a second to go, senior Tre Ruffin delivered the game-tying basket to tie the game and sent it to overtime on senior night. 

Overtime was another back-and-forth affair that saw Topeka lead by as many as four. The Blue Jays stormed back and took the lead on a corner three-pointer by Junior Jackson Austin with 13 seconds remaining. The Trojans had a three-point shot miss and then fouled Austin, who delivered two free throws with 2.8 seconds left in the game. A half-court heave was no good, and the Blue Jays won the game and the Centennial League Championship. 

It is the first Centennial League Championship for Junction City and their first league title since the 2001-2002 season. At that time, Junction City was still in the I-70 League. 

In the victory over the Trojans on Tuesday night, Larkin Turner led the way with 24 points, Jackson Austin added 12 points, and Ja'Twaan Williams scored 11. Senior Stewart Mitchell also added 10 points on senior night.

With the win, the Blue Jays secured the Centennial League title and improved to 18-2. Next up for Junction City is hosting Substate next Wednesday, Feb. 28.

The Junction City Lady Jays honored their two seniors Amyah O'Neal and Sara Rexrode on the final night of the regular season. The Lady Jays trailed 9-5 at the end of the first quarter, and then things unraveled from there, losing by a final score of 40-17. 

Junction City was led in scoring by Sara Rexrode, who scored 10 of the 17 points. 

With the loss, the Lady Jays fall to 1-19 to wrap up their regular season. Up next is their Substate matchup next Tuesday, Feb. 27. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708490089497.jpeg" alt="The Junction City Blue Jay boys basketball team celebrates their Centennial League championship with a championship shirt, as they pose for a picture after a thrilling, come-from-behind overtime victory. (Photo taken by Evan Hall, JCHS media student).&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The Junction City Blue Jay boys basketball team celebrates their Centennial League championship with a championship shirt, as they pose for a picture after a thrilling, come-from-behind overtime victory. (Photo taken by Evan Hall, JCHS media student).&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By Anthony GorgesJC PostBoys recapSame story, different night for the Junction City Blue Jays as they clawed their way back and won a thrilling overtime game over Topeka High School by a final score of 67-64. Junction City led the majority of the first three quarters and even led by as many as twelve on the night, but that lead vanished late in the fourth quarter as the Trojans roared back and eventually took the lead with less than 15 seconds to go in regulation. After a timeout by Junction City head coach Nick Perez, Sophomore Lovell Autry drove to the basket, missed the shot, and Junior Larkin Turner missed the putback, but, with less than a second to go, senior Tre Ruffin delivered the game-tying basket to tie the game and sent it to overtime on senior night. Overtime was another back-and-forth affair that saw Topeka lead by as many as four. The Blue Jays stormed back and took the lead on a corner three-pointer by Junior Jackson Austin with 13 seconds remaining. The Trojans had a three-point shot miss and then fouled Austin, who delivered two free throws with 2.8 seconds left in the game. A half-court heave was no good, and the Blue Jays won the game and the Centennial League Championship. It is the first Centennial League Championship for Junction City and their first league title since the 2001-2002 season. At that time, Junction City was still in the I-70 League. In the victory over the Trojans on Tuesday night, Larkin Turner led the way with 24 points, Jackson Austin added 12 points, and Ja'Twaan Williams scored 11. Senior Stewart Mitchell also added 10 points on senior night.With the win, the Blue Jays secured the Centennial League title and improved to 18-2. Next up for Junction City is hosting Substate next Wednesday, Feb. 28.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708491415467.jpeg" alt="The Blue Jay boys basketball teams takes a photo with the JCHS student section, which was amped up from tipoff.&nbsp;(Photo taken by Evan Hall, JCHS media student). " />
 <figcaption>The Blue Jay boys basketball teams takes a photo with the JCHS student section, which was amped up from tipoff.&nbsp;(Photo taken by Evan Hall, JCHS media student). </figcaption>
 </figure>Girls recapThe Junction City Lady Jays honored their two seniors Amyah O'Neal and Sara Rexrode on the final night of the regular season. The Lady Jays trailed 9-5 at the end of the first quarter, and then things unraveled from there, losing by a final score of 40-17. Junction City was led in scoring by Sara Rexrode, who scored 10 of the 17 points. With the loss, the Lady Jays fall to 1-19 to wrap up their regular season. Up next is their Substate matchup next Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Blue Jays defeat Topeka in Overtime, win Centennial League, Lady Jays fall

The Junction City middle school girls' wrestling team placed second at the first-ever all-girls Centennial League middle school meet. 

The wrestling meet was at Washburn Rural Middle School.  

Catie Dee - wrestling at 148 pounds, placed first

Shalina Hicks - wrestling at 215 pounds, placed first

Faye Fortner - wrestling at 100 pounds, placed second

Amy Ngircheungel - wrestling at 155 pounds, placed second

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708441405819.jpeg" alt="The Junction City middle school girls wrestling team placed second at the all-girls Centennial League meet.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The Junction City middle school girls wrestling team placed second at the all-girls Centennial League meet.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>The Junction City middle school girls' wrestling team placed second at the first-ever all-girls Centennial League middle school meet. The wrestling meet was at Washburn Rural Middle School. Results from individual top placers:Catie Dee - wrestling at 148 pounds, placed firstShalina Hicks - wrestling at 215 pounds, placed firstFaye Fortner - wrestling at 100 pounds, placed secondAmy Ngircheungel - wrestling at 155 pounds, placed second

Junction City Middle School girls wrestling finished second at league meet

Chapman Boys Basketball falls to Concordia 54 - 40.&nbsp;

For Chapman Kelan Gruver had 11 points, Ian Suther 10,and CJ Holm 10.

Chapman Boys Basketball falls to Concordia 54 - 40.&nbsp;For Chapman Kelan Gruver had 11 points, Ian Suther 10,and CJ Holm 10.

Chapman boys fall to Concordia

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Max Abmas became the 12th player in men's Division I history to reach 3,000 career points and Texas held off Kansas State 62-56 on Monday night.

Abmas, a graduate transfer who played his first four seasons for Oral Roberts University, entered play needing six points to reach the milestone. He finished with eight and has scored 450 points for the Longhorns (17-9, 6-7 Big 12 Conference) this season.

Dylan Disu finished with a game-high 20 points for Texas. He made 5 of 11 shots from the floor and 10 of his 11 free throws, adding eight rebounds and three steals. Tyrese Hunter had nine points and seven boards. Dillon Mitchell totaled eight points and 10 rebounds with a pair of blocked shots.

Arthur Kaluma paced the Wildcats (15-11, 5-8) with 15 points and seven rebounds. Tylor Perry added 13 points and four assists, but he also had six of K-State's 13 turnovers. David N'Guessan pitched in with 12 points and seven rebounds.

Disu had eight points, Mitchell scored six and the pair combined for half of Texas' 22 rebounds as the Longhorns took a 27-22 advantage into halftime. N'Guessan had seven points to keep Kansas State close.

Both teams struggled to 32.3% shooting in the first half. That included Texas missing 10 of 12 attempts from 3-point range and the Wildcats misfiring on 9 of 10. The Longhorns were 5 for 7 at the free-throw line, while K-State made 1 of 4.

Abmas reached the milestone on a jumper with 14:04 remaining in the second half, giving Texas a 35-31 lead. Ithiel Horton followed with a 3-pointer and Hunter's layup capped a 7-0 run as the Longhorns moved in front 40-31.

Kansas State closed within 48-42 on a layup by N'Guessan with five minutes left. Texas pushed its lead to 12 — its largest of the game — but Kaluma had a four-point play and Will McNair added a layup to get the Wildcats within 54-48 with 2:12 left to play.

Cam Carter hit two free throws with 50 seconds remaining to cut K-State's deficit to 56-52, but Disu sank four foul shots in a row to seal it.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Max Abmas became the 12th player in men's Division I history to reach 3,000 career points and Texas held off Kansas State 62-56 on Monday night.Abmas, a graduate transfer who played his first four seasons for Oral Roberts University, entered play needing six points to reach the milestone. He finished with eight and has scored 450 points for the Longhorns (17-9, 6-7 Big 12 Conference) this season.Dylan Disu finished with a game-high 20 points for Texas. He made 5 of 11 shots from the floor and 10 of his 11 free throws, adding eight rebounds and three steals. Tyrese Hunter had nine points and seven boards. Dillon Mitchell totaled eight points and 10 rebounds with a pair of blocked shots.Arthur Kaluma paced the Wildcats (15-11, 5-8) with 15 points and seven rebounds. Tylor Perry added 13 points and four assists, but he also had six of K-State's 13 turnovers. David N'Guessan pitched in with 12 points and seven rebounds.Disu had eight points, Mitchell scored six and the pair combined for half of Texas' 22 rebounds as the Longhorns took a 27-22 advantage into halftime. N'Guessan had seven points to keep Kansas State close.Both teams struggled to 32.3% shooting in the first half. That included Texas missing 10 of 12 attempts from 3-point range and the Wildcats misfiring on 9 of 10. The Longhorns were 5 for 7 at the free-throw line, while K-State made 1 of 4.Abmas reached the milestone on a jumper with 14:04 remaining in the second half, giving Texas a 35-31 lead. Ithiel Horton followed with a 3-pointer and Hunter's layup capped a 7-0 run as the Longhorns moved in front 40-31.Kansas State closed within 48-42 on a layup by N'Guessan with five minutes left. Texas pushed its lead to 12 — its largest of the game — but Kaluma had a four-point play and Will McNair added a layup to get the Wildcats within 54-48 with 2:12 left to play.Cam Carter hit two free throws with 50 seconds remaining to cut K-State's deficit to 56-52, but Disu sank four foul shots in a row to seal it.

🏀 Abmas leads Texas over Kansas State 

Junction City High School senior Creytin Sanner finished fifth in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:02.04 at the Class 6A State Swimming championships. The announcement was made by USD 475.

In wrestling seven Blue Jays have qualified for the state tournament. They include Cooper Bogenhagen, Griffin Bohanan, Chris Coy, Jayden Melton, Jaime Villaneuva, Josh Brookshire and Avery Florence.

&nbsp; Daithon Dowling, Sebastian Schultz and Ray Alano received superior ratings at the State Piano Festival over the weekend.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Junction City High School senior Creytin Sanner finished fifth in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:02.04 at the Class 6A State Swimming championships. The announcement was made by USD 475.In wrestling seven Blue Jays have qualified for the state tournament. They include Cooper Bogenhagen, Griffin Bohanan, Chris Coy, Jayden Melton, Jaime Villaneuva, Josh Brookshire and Avery Florence.&nbsp; Daithon Dowling, Sebastian Schultz and Ray Alano received superior ratings at the State Piano Festival over the weekend.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Blue Jays turn in strong performances

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 6 Kansas rallied to beat No. 25 Oklahoma 67-57 on Saturday.

Dickinson, a 7-foot-2 center, had 24 points and 14 rebounds in the first matchup between the teams —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-kansas-big-12-66cd35ec58e7a40736e59c87f26f8a12">a 78-66 win at home on Jan. 13</a>.

Johnny Furphy had 15 points, nine rebounds and three steals for the Jayhawks (20-6, 8-5 Big 12). Kevin McCullar, the leading scorer in the Big 12, returned after missing the previous two games with a knee injury, including a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-texas-tech-basketball-score-44de925dfc8f30e91372e7d06feb93e5">79-50 loss to Texas Tech</a>. He finished with 10 points and eight rebounds.

Kansas now has won the last seven meetings with Oklahoma.

Jalon Moore had 17 points and Javian McCollum added 15 for the Sooners (18-8, 6-7).

Oklahoma was short-handed — John Hugley IV, a 6-foot-10, 275-pound forward/center, was out with a knee injury, while Rivaldo Soares, a 6-6 guard, was out with a left ankle injury.

Kansas trailed for much of the game but took a 49-46 lead on a 3-pointer by McCullar with about nine minutes remaining. The Jayhawks pushed their lead to 60-50 on a layup by Dajuan Harris and controlled the game from there.

The crowd was energetic from the start. Though the home fans were loud, a significant group of Kansas fans made the trip and were heard from when the Jayhawks made a big play.

A 3-pointer by McCollum gave Oklahoma a 23-16 lead in the first half, and another 3 by McCollum put the Sooners up 28-18. Oklahoma pushed the lead to 11 late in the half. Kansas surged, but Oklahoma still led 34-29 at halftime behind 13 points from Moore.

Oklahoma made just 4 of 22 field goals, including 1 of 11 3-pointers, in the second half.

Kansas: The Jayhawks needed this one after the embarrassing loss to Texas Tech. They locked the Sooners down and outrebounded them 40-29.

Oklahoma: It would have been a great win for the Sooners, but they went cold, as they have at times this season. Their scrappiness and energy couldn't overcome Kansas' talent or their lack of depth.

Oklahoma: Visits Oklahoma State on Saturday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708216090910.png" alt="Photo Kansas Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 6 Kansas rallied to beat No. 25 Oklahoma 67-57 on Saturday.Dickinson, a 7-foot-2 center, had 24 points and 14 rebounds in the first matchup between the teams —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oklahoma-kansas-big-12-66cd35ec58e7a40736e59c87f26f8a12">a 78-66 win at home on Jan. 13</a>.Johnny Furphy had 15 points, nine rebounds and three steals for the Jayhawks (20-6, 8-5 Big 12). Kevin McCullar, the leading scorer in the Big 12, returned after missing the previous two games with a knee injury, including a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-texas-tech-basketball-score-44de925dfc8f30e91372e7d06feb93e5">79-50 loss to Texas Tech</a>. He finished with 10 points and eight rebounds.Kansas now has won the last seven meetings with Oklahoma.Jalon Moore had 17 points and Javian McCollum added 15 for the Sooners (18-8, 6-7).Oklahoma was short-handed — John Hugley IV, a 6-foot-10, 275-pound forward/center, was out with a knee injury, while Rivaldo Soares, a 6-6 guard, was out with a left ankle injury.Kansas trailed for much of the game but took a 49-46 lead on a 3-pointer by McCullar with about nine minutes remaining. The Jayhawks pushed their lead to 60-50 on a layup by Dajuan Harris and controlled the game from there.The crowd was energetic from the start. Though the home fans were loud, a significant group of Kansas fans made the trip and were heard from when the Jayhawks made a big play.A 3-pointer by McCollum gave Oklahoma a 23-16 lead in the first half, and another 3 by McCollum put the Sooners up 28-18. Oklahoma pushed the lead to 11 late in the half. Kansas surged, but Oklahoma still led 34-29 at halftime behind 13 points from Moore.Oklahoma made just 4 of 22 field goals, including 1 of 11 3-pointers, in the second half.BIG PICTUREKansas: The Jayhawks needed this one after the embarrassing loss to Texas Tech. They locked the Sooners down and outrebounded them 40-29.Oklahoma: It would have been a great win for the Sooners, but they went cold, as they have at times this season. Their scrappiness and energy couldn't overcome Kansas' talent or their lack of depth.UP NEXTKansas: Hosts Texas on Saturday.Oklahoma: Visits Oklahoma State on Saturday.