By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor

With more than 6,000 anxious athletes, coaches and fans tuning in, the Kansas High School Athletics Association met today to determine the fate of winter sports for the month of December.

The verdict: basketball, wrestling and other winter sports will be greenlit across the state to begin next month.

The motion passed by a final count of 53-22.

This will allow all local schools in the Saline County area, including Salina South, Salina Central, Abilene, Southeast of Saline, Ell-Saline, Sacred Heart, Solomon and Bennington to begin their seasons on time.

All of the schools listed above will begin basketball season on December 4th, and all other winter sports according to their schedules.

Also included in the motion was the stipulation that all competition stop from December 23rd to January 7th, and resume safely after that.

As always, schools, coaches, players and fans will need to adhere to state and local Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of all in their communities.

For more information, stay tuned to the KSHAA website for a full press release and more information as it becomes available.

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 </figure>With more than 6,000 anxious athletes, coaches and fans tuning in, the Kansas High School Athletics Association met today to determine the fate of winter sports for the month of December.The verdict: basketball, wrestling and other winter sports will be greenlit across the state to begin next month.The motion passed by a final count of 53-22.This will allow all local schools in the Saline County area, including Salina South, Salina Central, Abilene, Southeast of Saline, Ell-Saline, Sacred Heart, Solomon and Bennington to begin their seasons on time.All of the schools listed above will begin basketball season on December 4th, and all other winter sports according to their schedules.Also included in the motion was the stipulation that all competition stop from December 23rd to January 7th, and resume safely after that.As always, schools, coaches, players and fans will need to adhere to state and local Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of all in their communities.For more information, stay tuned to the KSHAA website for a full press release and more information as it becomes available.

KSHAA approves winter sports to begin this December

MANHATTAN –&nbsp;Kansas State Soccer Head Coach Mike Dibbini continues to strengthen the 2021 roster, as the Wildcats have signed Riley Baker to a National Letter of Intent.

“Riley Baker is an athletic attacker that can create chances for either herself or her teammates,” said Dibbini about the seventh freshman for the 2021 roster. “She loves the challenge of scoring goals and she is very opportunistic in the attack.”

Baker has played club soccer with FC Dallas in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). During her club career, Baker has tallied 56 goals in Development Academy and ECNL matches. In 2018, Baker helped the FC Dallas U15 squad win the 2018 Development Academy National Championship by scored 17 goals in 34 matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State capped its Big 12-only schedule with a record of 3-6-0. This marked the most wins in league play since the program started as a member of the Big 12 in 2017.

The Wildcats, winners of three of their final five matches, also clinched a seventh-place finish in the league standings which marked its highest finish in the league standings.

Adah Anderson, M, Kansas City, Mo., Park Hill South HS

Riley Baker, F, Flower Mound, Texas, Flower Mound HS

Rebecca Bartosh, M/D, Hiawatha First Nation, Ontario, Canada, Pittsburgh/Thomas A. Stewart

Katy Coffin, M, Grand Junction, Colo., Grand Junction HS

Kenzi Gillispie, D, Newton, Kansas, Circle HS

Juliann Kidd, D, Houston, Texas, Memorial HS

Jael Larson, F, Durango, Colo., Arizona State/Durango HS

Joey Lujan, M, Gilbert, Arizona, Perry HS

Brooke Sullivan, F, Wichita, Kansas, Goddard HS

Kursten von Klahr, D, Kannapolis, N.C., North Carolina State/Northwest Cabrrus HS

Marisa Weichel, F, Papillion, Neb., Texas Tech/Papillion-LaVista South HS

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 </figure>MANHATTAN –&nbsp;Kansas State Soccer Head Coach Mike Dibbini continues to strengthen the 2021 roster, as the Wildcats have signed Riley Baker to a National Letter of Intent.“Riley Baker is an athletic attacker that can create chances for either herself or her teammates,” said Dibbini about the seventh freshman for the 2021 roster. “She loves the challenge of scoring goals and she is very opportunistic in the attack.”Baker has played club soccer with FC Dallas in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). During her club career, Baker has tallied 56 goals in Development Academy and ECNL matches. In 2018, Baker helped the FC Dallas U15 squad win the 2018 Development Academy National Championship by scored 17 goals in 34 matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;K-State capped its Big 12-only schedule with a record of 3-6-0. This marked the most wins in league play since the program started as a member of the Big 12 in 2017.The Wildcats, winners of three of their final five matches, also clinched a seventh-place finish in the league standings which marked its highest finish in the league standings.<h2>Kansas State 2021 signees</h2>Name, Position, Hometown, SchoolAdah Anderson, M, Kansas City, Mo., Park Hill South HSRiley Baker, F, Flower Mound, Texas, Flower Mound HSRebecca Bartosh, M/D, Hiawatha First Nation, Ontario, Canada, Pittsburgh/Thomas A. StewartKaty Coffin, M, Grand Junction, Colo., Grand Junction HSKenzi Gillispie, D, Newton, Kansas, Circle HSJuliann Kidd, D, Houston, Texas, Memorial HSJael Larson, F, Durango, Colo., Arizona State/Durango HSJoey Lujan, M, Gilbert, Arizona, Perry HSBrooke Sullivan, F, Wichita, Kansas, Goddard HSKursten von Klahr, D, Kannapolis, N.C., North Carolina State/Northwest Cabrrus HSMarisa Weichel, F, Papillion, Neb., Texas Tech/Papillion-LaVista South HS– <a href="http://kstatesports.com">kstatesports.com</a> –

K-State women's soccer signs Riley Baker to NLI

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce with 28 seconds to play, and the Kansas City Chiefs avenged their only loss in the last 12 months with a 35-31 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Mahomes passed for 348 yards and led two go-ahead scoring drives in the frantic fourth quarter for the defending Super Bowl champions, who split their season series with Las Vegas in dramatic fashion. 

Derek Carr passed for 275 yards and three touchdowns for the Raiders, who got a 1-yard TD catch by Jason Witten with 1:43 left.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce with 28 seconds to play, and the Kansas City Chiefs avenged their only loss in the last 12 months with a 35-31 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Mahomes passed for 348 yards and led two go-ahead scoring drives in the frantic fourth quarter for the defending Super Bowl champions, who split their season series with Las Vegas in dramatic fashion. Derek Carr passed for 275 yards and three touchdowns for the Raiders, who got a 1-yard TD catch by Jason Witten with 1:43 left.

Mahomes hits Kelce in last minute; Chiefs edge Raiders 35-31

MANHATTAN –&nbsp;Kansas State soccer head coach Mike Dibbini continues to strengthen the 2021 roster, as the Wildcats have added Texas Tech transfer forward Marisa Weichel.

Weichel joins her sister, Maddie, on the K-State roster. Marisa will begin her eligibility with the Wildcats as a junior.

The Weichels are the second set of sisters to play for K-State, joining the Fiser sisters from the 2016 season.

“Marisa is a physical presence in the attack,” said Dibbini about the latest addition to the attack. “She plays well with her back to goal and has a big time shot. She will be dangerous in the attack for us with her valuable experience in the Big 12. It will also be nice to see her and her sister combine together in the attack and add some chemistry for us.

Weichel played in eight career matches at Texas Tech, registering two goals with five total shots including three on goal. Weichel broke into collegiate soccer by scoring a goal 27 seconds into her first match at San Diego State on August 22, 2019.

In her prep career at Papillion-LaVista South, Weichel carded 37 goals and 19 assists in 53 matches. In 2019, Weichel helped the Titans to their first Class A state tournament appearance since 2011 by scoring a team-high 16 goals and dished out eight assists.

For her efforts, Weichel was named to the 2019&nbsp;Lincoln Journal-Star&nbsp;Class A Super State Second Team, the 2019 All-Nebraska Girls Second Team and All-Metro First Team by the&nbsp;Omaha World-Herald, 2019 All-Class A First Team and a 2019 TopDrawerSoccer.com Spring All-State selection.

In addition to joining her sister, Weichel is the fourth Wildcat on the K-State roster from the Cornhusker State by teaming up with Marissa Gohr (Omaha) and Erin Morrissey (Omaha).

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 </figure>MANHATTAN –&nbsp;Kansas State soccer head coach Mike Dibbini continues to strengthen the 2021 roster, as the Wildcats have added Texas Tech transfer forward Marisa Weichel. Weichel joins her sister, Maddie, on the K-State roster. Marisa will begin her eligibility with the Wildcats as a junior.The Weichels are the second set of sisters to play for K-State, joining the Fiser sisters from the 2016 season.“Marisa is a physical presence in the attack,” said Dibbini about the latest addition to the attack. “She plays well with her back to goal and has a big time shot. She will be dangerous in the attack for us with her valuable experience in the Big 12. It will also be nice to see her and her sister combine together in the attack and add some chemistry for us.Weichel played in eight career matches at Texas Tech, registering two goals with five total shots including three on goal. Weichel broke into collegiate soccer by scoring a goal 27 seconds into her first match at San Diego State on August 22, 2019.In her prep career at Papillion-LaVista South, Weichel carded 37 goals and 19 assists in 53 matches. In 2019, Weichel helped the Titans to their first Class A state tournament appearance since 2011 by scoring a team-high 16 goals and dished out eight assists.For her efforts, Weichel was named to the 2019&nbsp;Lincoln Journal-Star&nbsp;Class A Super State Second Team, the 2019 All-Nebraska Girls Second Team and All-Metro First Team by the&nbsp;Omaha World-Herald, 2019 All-Class A First Team and a 2019 TopDrawerSoccer.com Spring All-State selection.In addition to joining her sister, Weichel is the fourth Wildcat on the K-State roster from the Cornhusker State by teaming up with Marissa Gohr (Omaha) and Erin Morrissey (Omaha).K-State capped its Big 12-only schedule with a record of 3-6-0. This marked the most wins in league play since the program started as a member of the Big 12 in 2017.The Wildcats, winners of three of their final five matches, also clinched a seventh-place finish in the league standings which marked its highest finish in the league standings.<h2>Kansas State 2021 signees</h2>Name, Position, Hometown, SchoolAdah Anderson, M, Kansas City, Mo., Park Hill South HSRebecca Bartosh, M/D, Hiawatha First Nation, Ontario, Canada, Pittsburgh/Thomas A. StewartKaty Coffin, M, Grand Junction, Colo., Grand Junction HSKenzi Gillispie, D, Newton, Kansas, Circle HSJuliann Kidd, D, Houston, Texas, Memorial HSJael Larson, F, Durango, Colo., Arizona State/Durango HSJoey Lujan, M, Gilbert, Arizona, Perry HSBrooke Sullivan, F, Wichita, Kansas, Goddard HSKursten von Klahr, D, Kannapolis, N.C., North Carolina State/Northwest Cabrrus HSMarisa Weichel, F, Papillion, Neb., Texas Tech/Papillion-LaVista South HS– <a href="http://kstatesports.com">kstatesports.com</a> –

K-State women's soccer adds Marisa Weichel to 2021 roster

HAYS -- Fort Hays State Men's Basketball was on the short end of another tight battle at Gross Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. 

Emporia State edged FHSU by a score of 68-66 as a long heave by the Tigers midway between the 3-point line and halfcourt fell off the mark at the buzzer. The Tigers start the young season 0-2, while the Hornets improved to 2-0. There were 14 lead changes and 12 ties. Neither team ever led by more than four points throughout the entire contest. Emporia State took a two-point lead of 32-30 into halftime when Jumah'Ri Turner hit a 3-point field goal at the buzzer. He led the Hornets in the first half with 12 points.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/6b83b3ab-e01f-4f3f-8744-17f6d607c3cf?elinkdata=151966" target="_blank">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers at halftime with eight points off the bench. <a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/7df950bc-3408-49ed-b894-10fcd7f64c48?elinkdata=151966" target="_blank">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;struggled from the field in the first half, going 0-of-5 and had just three points all at the free-throw line. He countered that in the second half by getting to the free-throw line 13 times in the second half and he finished with a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds. He was 13-of-17 at the charity stripe. Emporia State pushed the advantage in its favor with about 1:40 remaining in the game when they created a turnover that led to a fast break dunk. That left the Tigers trying to play catch up the remainder of the game.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/312c2615-b8d1-440e-93d9-dfbbeaad68e8?elinkdata=151966" target="_blank">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;tied the game at 1:05 with a pull-up jump shot in the lane, however the Hornets made one-of-two free throws in response and picked up a key offensive rebound that led to two more points and a three-point lead. Hammeke pulled the Tigers back within one with a driving layup with 15 ticks left on the clock. The teams traded a pair of free throws over the next 10 seconds, two from Austin Downing of ESU and two from&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/e03fd750-7e78-420c-a17e-8a56411855d5?elinkdata=151966" target="_blank">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;of FHSU. Turner then missed the front end of a two-shot foul situation to leave ESU up by just two. The Tigers had just 3.5 seconds to move the ball the length of the floor, which resulted in a running heave from Hammeke at the buzzer, but it was a bit long as the Tigers a tough luck loss for the second time in three nights. Outside of Vitztum's 20 points, Thompson finished with 11 as the only other scorer in double figures for the Tigers. The Tigers shot 40 percent from the field, but struggled beyond the 3-point arc, going just 4-of-21 (19 percent). FHSU was 22-of-27 at the free-throw line (81.5 percent). Downing led the Hornets with 19 points, followed by Turner with 18. Mason Thiessen also reached double figures in scoring with 11. Next on the slate for FHSU is a road contest at Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, December 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>HAYS -- Fort Hays State Men's Basketball was on the short end of another tight battle at Gross Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. Emporia State edged FHSU by a score of 68-66 as a long heave by the Tigers midway between the 3-point line and halfcourt fell off the mark at the buzzer. The Tigers start the young season 0-2, while the Hornets improved to 2-0. There were 14 lead changes and 12 ties. Neither team ever led by more than four points throughout the entire contest. Emporia State took a two-point lead of 32-30 into halftime when Jumah'Ri Turner hit a 3-point field goal at the buzzer. He led the Hornets in the first half with 12 points.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/6b83b3ab-e01f-4f3f-8744-17f6d607c3cf?elinkdata=151966" target="_blank">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers at halftime with eight points off the bench. <a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/7df950bc-3408-49ed-b894-10fcd7f64c48?elinkdata=151966" target="_blank">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;struggled from the field in the first half, going 0-of-5 and had just three points all at the free-throw line. He countered that in the second half by getting to the free-throw line 13 times in the second half and he finished with a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds. He was 13-of-17 at the charity stripe. Emporia State pushed the advantage in its favor with about 1:40 remaining in the game when they created a turnover that led to a fast break dunk. That left the Tigers trying to play catch up the remainder of the game.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/312c2615-b8d1-440e-93d9-dfbbeaad68e8?elinkdata=151966" target="_blank">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;tied the game at 1:05 with a pull-up jump shot in the lane, however the Hornets made one-of-two free throws in response and picked up a key offensive rebound that led to two more points and a three-point lead. Hammeke pulled the Tigers back within one with a driving layup with 15 ticks left on the clock. The teams traded a pair of free throws over the next 10 seconds, two from Austin Downing of ESU and two from&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/e03fd750-7e78-420c-a17e-8a56411855d5?elinkdata=151966" target="_blank">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;of FHSU. Turner then missed the front end of a two-shot foul situation to leave ESU up by just two. The Tigers had just 3.5 seconds to move the ball the length of the floor, which resulted in a running heave from Hammeke at the buzzer, but it was a bit long as the Tigers a tough luck loss for the second time in three nights. Outside of Vitztum's 20 points, Thompson finished with 11 as the only other scorer in double figures for the Tigers. The Tigers shot 40 percent from the field, but struggled beyond the 3-point arc, going just 4-of-21 (19 percent). FHSU was 22-of-27 at the free-throw line (81.5 percent). Downing led the Hornets with 19 points, followed by Turner with 18. Mason Thiessen also reached double figures in scoring with 11. Next on the slate for FHSU is a road contest at Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, December 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tigers fall to Hornets 68-66 at home

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer

A person with direct knowledge of the discussions tells The Associated Press that guard Fred VanVleet has agreed to a four-year, $85 million contract to remain with the Toronto Raptors. 

The undrafted player from Wichita State has played a huge role in Toronto's recent successes, notably the 2019 NBA championship. 

Gordon Hayward, meanwhile, is heading to a new home. The ex-Celtic has been someone Charlotte has wanted for years. On Saturday, the agency that represents the veteran forward said the Hornets finally landed him. 

Also, guard Rajon Rondo posted on Instagram what appeared to be a farewell message to the Lakers after helping them win this past season's NBA title. The AP is told he's agreed to a two-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks.

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterA person with direct knowledge of the discussions tells The Associated Press that guard Fred VanVleet has agreed to a four-year, $85 million contract to remain with the Toronto Raptors. The undrafted player from Wichita State has played a huge role in Toronto's recent successes, notably the 2019 NBA championship. Gordon Hayward, meanwhile, is heading to a new home. The ex-Celtic has been someone Charlotte has wanted for years. On Saturday, the agency that represents the veteran forward said the Hornets finally landed him. Also, guard Rajon Rondo posted on Instagram what appeared to be a farewell message to the Lakers after helping them win this past season's NBA title. The AP is told he's agreed to a two-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks.

AP source: VanVleet staying with Raptors; Hayward to Hornets

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Brock Purdy passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 17 Iowa State beat Kansas State 45-0 for its most lopsided win over the Wildcats in 77 years. 

Breece Hall was Iowa State's leading rusher with 135 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. 

The Cyclones hadn't had such a wide winning margin against the Wildcats since they beat them 48-0 in 1943. It was their biggest win over a Big 12 opponent since beating Kansas 45-0 three years ago. 

Iowa State improved to 6-2 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12, matching the school record for conference wins. 

Kansas State had won 11 of the previous 12 meetings.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Brock Purdy passed for 236 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 17 Iowa State beat Kansas State 45-0 for its most lopsided win over the Wildcats in 77 years. Breece Hall was Iowa State's leading rusher with 135 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. The Cyclones hadn't had such a wide winning margin against the Wildcats since they beat them 48-0 in 1943. It was their biggest win over a Big 12 opponent since beating Kansas 45-0 three years ago. Iowa State improved to 6-2 overall and 6-1 in the Big 12, matching the school record for conference wins. Kansas State had won 11 of the previous 12 meetings.

No. 17 Cyclones rout K-State 45-0 behind Purdy's 3 TDs

LAWRENCE –&nbsp;Behind 17 kills from graduate senior Jenny Mosser and a career-high 31 digs from sophomore libero Kennedy Farris, Kansas volleyball (5-9) completed a sweep of Texas Tech (5-11) with a four-set victory, 25-17, 27-29, 25-17, 25-20, at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Friday evening. The victory was Kansas’ first series sweep of the season.

Both teams concluded their 2020 fall season with Kansas improving to 5-9, while Texas Tech moved to 5-11. Kansas won its last two, three of its last four and four of its last six matches of the fall season.

The opening set was tied at 4-4 when KU went on a 3-0 run kicked off by a Mosser ace. The Jayhawks would never relinquish the three-point advantage the rest of the set and built a 19-12 lead. Texas Tech cut the lead to 21-17, yet the Jayhawks scored the last four points to claim the set 25-17, with freshman Elisa McGhie killing the set winner. McGhie led KU with 10 assists for the set. Freshman Caroline Crawford paced KU with five kills and one ace in the opening set, while Farris had eight digs. Crawford would end the match with 12 kills, one block solo and four block assists.

Kansas took control of the second set building an 18-12 lead which included four kills from Mosser. Texas Tech came roaring back and took the lead at 22-21. The set then had six ties down the stretch before Texas Tech won the battle, 29-27, on its fourth set-winning attempt.

Kansas used a balanced attack to go up 10-4 in the third set. Elnady posted three kills, while Crawford and Mosser had two each in the home team building the six-point lead. The Jayhawks never let the score get closer than four points and once again dominated down the stretch scoring five of the final six points in the 25-17 set win. Mosser had three of her eight kills for the set in the final four points, including the set clincher.

With the fourth set score at 9-7 in favor of KU, the Jayhawks bolstered their lead scoring six-straight points to go up 15-7. Texas Tech chipped away at the lead but KU scored four of the final six points to win the set 25-20. Elnady posted her third kill and second ace of the set to end the match. She had three of her eight kills for the match in the fourth set. Crawford had three kills in the set, while Mosser notched two kills.

●The Kansas-Texas Tech series moved to 34-17 in favor of the Jayhawks. KU has now won three-straight matches against the Red Raiders.

●Kennedy Farris recorded a career-high 31 digs, surpassing the 25 she dug the night before, also against Texas Tech.

●KU won the first set 25-17, marking the fifth time this season that KU has won the first set.

●Jenny Mosser led the team with 17 kills.

●Kennedy Farris recorded a career-high 31 assists, breaking the mark she set the a night before against Texas Tech (25 digs).. Caroline Crawford recorded her fifth match of the season with 10-or-more kills.

●The Jayhawks improved to 3-1 in four-set matches this season.

●Prior to the match, Kansas recognized its two senior managers – Timmy Intondi (Frisco, Texas) and David Parks (Leawood, Kan.)

The 2020 fall season has concluded for Kansas. With the worldwide pandemic, the Jayhawks will continue to play in the spring with one final Big 12 series at TCU. Date and time for the KU-TCU matches have not been announced.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE –&nbsp;Behind 17 kills from graduate senior Jenny Mosser and a career-high 31 digs from sophomore libero Kennedy Farris, Kansas volleyball (5-9) completed a sweep of Texas Tech (5-11) with a four-set victory, 25-17, 27-29, 25-17, 25-20, at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena Friday evening. The victory was Kansas’ first series sweep of the season.Both teams concluded their 2020 fall season with Kansas improving to 5-9, while Texas Tech moved to 5-11. Kansas won its last two, three of its last four and four of its last six matches of the fall season.The opening set was tied at 4-4 when KU went on a 3-0 run kicked off by a Mosser ace. The Jayhawks would never relinquish the three-point advantage the rest of the set and built a 19-12 lead. Texas Tech cut the lead to 21-17, yet the Jayhawks scored the last four points to claim the set 25-17, with freshman Elisa McGhie killing the set winner. McGhie led KU with 10 assists for the set. Freshman Caroline Crawford paced KU with five kills and one ace in the opening set, while Farris had eight digs. Crawford would end the match with 12 kills, one block solo and four block assists.Kansas took control of the second set building an 18-12 lead which included four kills from Mosser. Texas Tech came roaring back and took the lead at 22-21. The set then had six ties down the stretch before Texas Tech won the battle, 29-27, on its fourth set-winning attempt.Kansas used a balanced attack to go up 10-4 in the third set. Elnady posted three kills, while Crawford and Mosser had two each in the home team building the six-point lead. The Jayhawks never let the score get closer than four points and once again dominated down the stretch scoring five of the final six points in the 25-17 set win. Mosser had three of her eight kills for the set in the final four points, including the set clincher.With the fourth set score at 9-7 in favor of KU, the Jayhawks bolstered their lead scoring six-straight points to go up 15-7. Texas Tech chipped away at the lead but KU scored four of the final six points to win the set 25-20. Elnady posted her third kill and second ace of the set to end the match. She had three of her eight kills for the match in the fourth set. Crawford had three kills in the set, while Mosser notched two kills.NOTES●The Kansas-Texas Tech series moved to 34-17 in favor of the Jayhawks. KU has now won three-straight matches against the Red Raiders.●Kennedy Farris recorded a career-high 31 digs, surpassing the 25 she dug the night before, also against Texas Tech.●KU won the first set 25-17, marking the fifth time this season that KU has won the first set.●Jenny Mosser led the team with 17 kills.●Kennedy Farris recorded a career-high 31 assists, breaking the mark she set the a night before against Texas Tech (25 digs).. Caroline Crawford recorded her fifth match of the season with 10-or-more kills.●The Jayhawks improved to 3-1 in four-set matches this season.●Prior to the match, Kansas recognized its two senior managers – Timmy Intondi (Frisco, Texas) and David Parks (Leawood, Kan.)UP NEXTThe 2020 fall season has concluded for Kansas. With the worldwide pandemic, the Jayhawks will continue to play in the spring with one final Big 12 series at TCU. Date and time for the KU-TCU matches have not been announced.--<a href="http://kuathletics.com">kuathletics.com</a>--

KU completes sweep of Texas Tech with four-set victory Friday

A vote was passed Wednesday by KSHSAA governing body in regards to delaying winter sports. The details of the proposal can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/4e455f5c-7b6f-4808-a8e7-c1de145d8a8a">HERE</a>.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasPregame/posts/4652176228188521?__cft__[0]=AZW7wA1P0gEkpijgOrOY-oliMwWHX_96YBHJ41F_PR3oPHB1M4-0gCUjr7ad5O9gQJ-4a7detz6GfNXtDW82da767RI3QzxgcMi6SWTp6leSVy6CoTFrgzgpYlVve8IlFlkBh5p69Lzuo2ZkNSdFFVkRk7Ybfpi-KNIFeJ7A-BEGFA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R"></a>I strongly urge everyone to consider the following as the KSHSAA votes on Tuesday, November 24th, to adopt or not to adopt these policies:

1. We must promote the wearing of masks, washing hands, and social distancing as much as possible. Our students and athletes are bearing the brunt of this epidemic because of adult choices. The research supports the wearing of masks even if you don't believe in them. If you don't believe, come to our schools, they are the best indication. It's truly remarkable what our students and staff are doing in regards to wearing masks, social distancing and wearing face-shields just to be able to go to school and play. HHS averages less than a 1% positive rate on a daily basis out of 850 students. None of the positive cases to date have been contact traced back to transmission at school. That is the truth.

2. We need data-based information to explain the rationale of delaying winter competitions until Jan. 15th if we would be limiting fans anyway. The data needs to be more drilled down and more specific in regards to showing the effects of implementing such policies. In other words, how do we know that these policies will mitigate the spread when there's no data to back up the hypothesis? Implementing policies because of the recognition of the recent rapid deterioration of Kansas health evidenced by elevated positivity rates, the impact of other illnesses on top of COVID-19 in an overburdened health care system, and moving interscholastic activities indoors doesn't provide a clear cut rationale to propose the delays. It is understood that less events equals less exposure risk but again we would be limiting fans anyway to zero to begin with therefore eliminating the transmission possibilities.

3. Hypothetically, extending the moratorium would put our students at a higher risk because they would be filling idle time by possibly going out and socializing in the community. As per the KSHSAA rationale, the proposal would limit contact between coach/athlete/school but there's no data to support that being a problem area. Our local data shows that schools are the safest places to be for kids other than their own homes. As long as we are dealing in hypotheticals ...

4. Schools have adopted and enforced more consistently the protocols that ensure safety during school and events compared to other entities in the state. There have been numerous sports activities take place both indoors and outdoors since June 2020 i.e. MAYB, Wrestling, volleyball, football, etc. As per the KSDE, sports related clusters have accounted for only 373 out of a total of 128,594 total cases to date in KS. That's .03% of all the cases documented in the state. Again, schools are the safest places to be other than homes. Why shorten the seasons and risk having students explore other ways to fill their time that could put them and others at risk?

5. If season competitions are limited to the numbers proposed, there is the possibility of losing even more games/events to teams being quarantined, cancellations, etc. which could possibly mean fewer competitions than the number proposed. Why not start with a full season and play as many games as possible. We learned during Fall that we can adjust and move on. Allow the same for Winter sports. Again, let schools do their jobs to ensure the safety of the students, staff and community members.

6. Again, as long as we are dealing with hypotheticals, if restrictions are placed on HS seasons, there is also the possibility that we run the risk of losing student athletes to non-KSHSAA member schools, club teams, AAU teams, attrition/quitting etc. This happened during the Fall when students began to go to other states to try to play. This would only be displacing the problem because athletes would possibly be competing in un-monitored events during this pandemic or again finding other ways to occupy their time in the community.

The rise in COVID numbers across the state and the country can't be denied and should be taken seriously. But, the proposed measures that appear on the surface to possibly mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are hypothetical at best and not data based enough to justify limiting activities for our students. However, there is data to support continuing the current KSHSAA schedule as long as protocols are put in place that help mitigate the risk.

Lance Krannawitter is Hays USD 489 assistant principal and athletic director.

<figure>
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 </figure>A vote was passed Wednesday by KSHSAA governing body in regards to delaying winter sports. The details of the proposal can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/4e455f5c-7b6f-4808-a8e7-c1de145d8a8a">HERE</a>.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasPregame/posts/4652176228188521?__cft__[0]=AZW7wA1P0gEkpijgOrOY-oliMwWHX_96YBHJ41F_PR3oPHB1M4-0gCUjr7ad5O9gQJ-4a7detz6GfNXtDW82da767RI3QzxgcMi6SWTp6leSVy6CoTFrgzgpYlVve8IlFlkBh5p69Lzuo2ZkNSdFFVkRk7Ybfpi-KNIFeJ7A-BEGFA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R"></a>I strongly urge everyone to consider the following as the KSHSAA votes on Tuesday, November 24th, to adopt or not to adopt these policies:1. We must promote the wearing of masks, washing hands, and social distancing as much as possible. Our students and athletes are bearing the brunt of this epidemic because of adult choices. The research supports the wearing of masks even if you don't believe in them. If you don't believe, come to our schools, they are the best indication. It's truly remarkable what our students and staff are doing in regards to wearing masks, social distancing and wearing face-shields just to be able to go to school and play. HHS averages less than a 1% positive rate on a daily basis out of 850 students. None of the positive cases to date have been contact traced back to transmission at school. That is the truth.2. We need data-based information to explain the rationale of delaying winter competitions until Jan. 15th if we would be limiting fans anyway. The data needs to be more drilled down and more specific in regards to showing the effects of implementing such policies. In other words, how do we know that these policies will mitigate the spread when there's no data to back up the hypothesis? Implementing policies because of the recognition of the recent rapid deterioration of Kansas health evidenced by elevated positivity rates, the impact of other illnesses on top of COVID-19 in an overburdened health care system, and moving interscholastic activities indoors doesn't provide a clear cut rationale to propose the delays. It is understood that less events equals less exposure risk but again we would be limiting fans anyway to zero to begin with therefore eliminating the transmission possibilities.3. Hypothetically, extending the moratorium would put our students at a higher risk because they would be filling idle time by possibly going out and socializing in the community. As per the KSHSAA rationale, the proposal would limit contact between coach/athlete/school but there's no data to support that being a problem area. Our local data shows that schools are the safest places to be for kids other than their own homes. As long as we are dealing in hypotheticals ...4. Schools have adopted and enforced more consistently the protocols that ensure safety during school and events compared to other entities in the state. There have been numerous sports activities take place both indoors and outdoors since June 2020 i.e. MAYB, Wrestling, volleyball, football, etc. As per the KSDE, sports related clusters have accounted for only 373 out of a total of 128,594 total cases to date in KS. That's .03% of all the cases documented in the state. Again, schools are the safest places to be other than homes. Why shorten the seasons and risk having students explore other ways to fill their time that could put them and others at risk?5. If season competitions are limited to the numbers proposed, there is the possibility of losing even more games/events to teams being quarantined, cancellations, etc. which could possibly mean fewer competitions than the number proposed. Why not start with a full season and play as many games as possible. We learned during Fall that we can adjust and move on. Allow the same for Winter sports. Again, let schools do their jobs to ensure the safety of the students, staff and community members.6. Again, as long as we are dealing with hypotheticals, if restrictions are placed on HS seasons, there is also the possibility that we run the risk of losing student athletes to non-KSHSAA member schools, club teams, AAU teams, attrition/quitting etc. This happened during the Fall when students began to go to other states to try to play. This would only be displacing the problem because athletes would possibly be competing in un-monitored events during this pandemic or again finding other ways to occupy their time in the community.The rise in COVID numbers across the state and the country can't be denied and should be taken seriously. But, the proposed measures that appear on the surface to possibly mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are hypothetical at best and not data based enough to justify limiting activities for our students. However, there is data to support continuing the current KSHSAA schedule as long as protocols are put in place that help mitigate the risk.Lance Krannawitter is Hays USD 489 assistant principal and athletic director.

OPINION: High school sports proposal not justified

WICHITA -- Wichita State fans can finally fill in their calendars – albeit in pencil – after Friday's American Athletic Conference schedule release. &nbsp; The league locked in 20-game schedules for all 11 member schools, though tip times and television information are still to be determined. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all dates are subject to change. &nbsp; Start times have been set for three non-conference games against Oral Roberts (Dec. 2, 6 p.m. CT), Missouri (Dec. 6, 1 p.m.) and Oklahoma State (Dec. 12, 2 p.m.). In addition, the game against OSU has been moved from INTRUST Bank Arena to Charles Koch Arena. &nbsp; As previously announced, all December home games will be behind closed doors due to new restrictions sets by the Sedgwick County Health Team. The current order expires on Dec. 31, 2020. &nbsp; The Shockers open and close the league slate with consecutive road games but will enjoy a stretch with nine of 14 contests at home between Jan. 9 and Feb. 28. &nbsp; For the first time in its four seasons in the American, Wichita State will play a home-and-home against every other team in the conference. &nbsp; The league slate begins at Tulsa on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and continues a week later at USF (Dec. 22).&nbsp; &nbsp; The Shockers' first home conference action comes Wednesday, Dec. 30 against East Carolina.&nbsp; &nbsp; January home dates include: Cincinnati (Jan. 9), Tulsa (Jan. 13), USF (Jan. 24) and UCF (Jan. 30). &nbsp; WSU plays January road games at each of the top-four teams in the American preseason poll: Houston (Jan. 6), SMU (Jan. 17), Memphis (Jan. 21) and Cincinnati (Jan. 27). &nbsp; Likewise, WSU's home schedule concludes with games against each of the preseason top-three. After hosting Tulane (Feb. 3) and Temple (Feb. 7) during the first week of February, the Shockers will welcome Memphis (Feb. 18), Houston (Feb. 25) and SMU (Feb. 28) over an 11-day stretch. &nbsp; The Shockers will play just two February road games – Feb. 10 at UCF and Feb. 21 at ECU – but spend the first two weeks of March on the road.&nbsp; &nbsp; The regular season concludes with a road swing through Tulane (Mar. 3) and Temple (Mar. 6), and the American Athletic Conference Championship runs Mar. 11-14 in Fort Worth, Texas.

2020-21 WICHITA STATE&nbsp; MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE (as of Nov. 20, 2020) &nbsp; NOVEMBER Wed. 25 -- vs Utah State % Thu. 26 -- vs TBD % Fri. 27 -- vs TBD % &nbsp; DECEMBER Wed. 2 -- ORAL ROBERTS (6 p.m.) Sun. 6 – MISSOURI (1 p.m.) Sat. 12 -- OKLAHOMA STATE (2 p.m.) Tue. 15 -- at Tulsa* Tue. 22 -- at USF* Wed. 30 -- EAST CAROLINA* &nbsp; JANUARY Sat. 2 -- at Ole Miss Wed. 6 -- at Houston* Sat. 9 – CINCINNATI* Wed. 13 – TULSA* Sun. 17 -- at SMU* Thu. 21 -- at Memphis* Sun. 24 – USF* Wed. 27 -- at Cincinnati* Sat. 30 – UCF* &nbsp; FEBRUARY Wed. 3 – TULANE* Sun. 7 – TEMPLE* Wed. 10 -- at UCF* Thu. 18 – MEMPHIS* Sun. 21 -- at East Carolina* Thu. 25 – HOUSTON* Sun. 28 – SMU* &nbsp; MARCH Wed. 3 -- at Tulane* Sat. 6 -- at Temple* &nbsp; %=Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic (Sioux Falls, S.D.)

WICHITA -- Wichita State fans can finally fill in their calendars – albeit in pencil – after Friday's American Athletic Conference schedule release. &nbsp; The league locked in 20-game schedules for all 11 member schools, though tip times and television information are still to be determined. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all dates are subject to change. &nbsp; Start times have been set for three non-conference games against Oral Roberts (Dec. 2, 6 p.m. CT), Missouri (Dec. 6, 1 p.m.) and Oklahoma State (Dec. 12, 2 p.m.). In addition, the game against OSU has been moved from INTRUST Bank Arena to Charles Koch Arena. &nbsp; As previously announced, all December home games will be behind closed doors due to new restrictions sets by the Sedgwick County Health Team. The current order expires on Dec. 31, 2020. &nbsp; The Shockers open and close the league slate with consecutive road games but will enjoy a stretch with nine of 14 contests at home between Jan. 9 and Feb. 28. &nbsp; For the first time in its four seasons in the American, Wichita State will play a home-and-home against every other team in the conference. &nbsp; The league slate begins at Tulsa on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and continues a week later at USF (Dec. 22).&nbsp; &nbsp; The Shockers' first home conference action comes Wednesday, Dec. 30 against East Carolina.&nbsp; &nbsp; January home dates include: Cincinnati (Jan. 9), Tulsa (Jan. 13), USF (Jan. 24) and UCF (Jan. 30). &nbsp; WSU plays January road games at each of the top-four teams in the American preseason poll: Houston (Jan. 6), SMU (Jan. 17), Memphis (Jan. 21) and Cincinnati (Jan. 27). &nbsp; Likewise, WSU's home schedule concludes with games against each of the preseason top-three. After hosting Tulane (Feb. 3) and Temple (Feb. 7) during the first week of February, the Shockers will welcome Memphis (Feb. 18), Houston (Feb. 25) and SMU (Feb. 28) over an 11-day stretch. &nbsp; The Shockers will play just two February road games – Feb. 10 at UCF and Feb. 21 at ECU – but spend the first two weeks of March on the road.&nbsp; &nbsp; The regular season concludes with a road swing through Tulane (Mar. 3) and Temple (Mar. 6), and the American Athletic Conference Championship runs Mar. 11-14 in Fort Worth, Texas. 2020-21 WICHITA STATE&nbsp; MEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE (as of Nov. 20, 2020) &nbsp; NOVEMBER Wed. 25 -- vs Utah State % Thu. 26 -- vs TBD % Fri. 27 -- vs TBD % &nbsp; DECEMBER Wed. 2 -- ORAL ROBERTS (6 p.m.) Sun. 6 – MISSOURI (1 p.m.) Sat. 12 -- OKLAHOMA STATE (2 p.m.) Tue. 15 -- at Tulsa* Tue. 22 -- at USF* Wed. 30 -- EAST CAROLINA* &nbsp; JANUARY Sat. 2 -- at Ole Miss Wed. 6 -- at Houston* Sat. 9 – CINCINNATI* Wed. 13 – TULSA* Sun. 17 -- at SMU* Thu. 21 -- at Memphis* Sun. 24 – USF* Wed. 27 -- at Cincinnati* Sat. 30 – UCF* &nbsp; FEBRUARY Wed. 3 – TULANE* Sun. 7 – TEMPLE* Wed. 10 -- at UCF* Thu. 18 – MEMPHIS* Sun. 21 -- at East Carolina* Thu. 25 – HOUSTON* Sun. 28 – SMU* &nbsp; MARCH Wed. 3 -- at Tulane* Sat. 6 -- at Temple* &nbsp; %=Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic (Sioux Falls, S.D.)*=American Athletic Conference game

Shocker men's basketball: American Conference dates set

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with KSHSAA executive director Bill Faflick.

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🎤Forward Ever: KSHSAA executive director Bill Faflick

Wichita Northwest 41, Wichita Bishop Carroll 21

Little River 48, Madison/Hamilton Co-op 24

Some high school football scores provided by <a href="http://Scorestream.com">Scorestream.com</a>.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS<h2>Sub-State</h2>Class 1AOakley 9, Inman 0Olpe 14, Lyndon 12Class 2AHoisington 26, Beloit 0Rossville 31, Nemaha Central 19Class 3AAndale 49, Wichita Collegiate 0Perry-Lecompton 22, Holton 9Class 4AArkansas City 28, McPherson 27Class 5AMill Valley 42, St. Thomas Aquinas 7Wichita Northwest 41, Wichita Bishop Carroll 21Eight Player DILittle River 48, Madison/Hamilton Co-op 24Wichita County 58, Hoxie 6Eight Player DIISt. Francis 44, Victoria 22Some high school football scores provided by <a href="http://Scorestream.com">Scorestream.com</a>.

Friday prep football scores

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, as well as players Le'Veon Bell and Ben Niemann, talked football during a Friday presser. From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs">The Kansas City Chiefs</a> Facebook page:

You can listen to the Chiefs' games on KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM) and 99KG (99.9 FM), your local Chiefs Radio Network stations.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, as well as players Le'Veon Bell and Ben Niemann, talked football during a Friday presser. From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs">The Kansas City Chiefs</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKansasCityChiefs%2Fvideos%2F217791156448011%2F&show_text=true&width=560" width="560" height="429" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>You can listen to the Chiefs' games on KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM) and 99KG (99.9 FM), your local Chiefs Radio Network stations.

📹Chiefs' Reid, Bell, and Niemann talk football Friday

HAYS -- In a back-and-forth battle throughout the second half, Washburn dealt the final blow with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to escape Hays with an 80-78 decision. 

The Tigers had just taken the lead on a&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f595d368-7135-4aad-8e9b-0c25c739be34?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;3-point field goal with 8.3 seconds remaining before Washburn's Jalen Lewis broke free off an inbounds pass with 2.8 seconds to go in the game. Lewis just beat the final gun to flip the final tally back in favor of the Ichabods. The Tigers had to break a little rust off early in the game to get going, falling behind by 14 midway through the first half. They got the offense going late in the opening half using Ichabod turnovers to fuel a 21-11 run, pulling within four at halftime, 38-34. A quick 4-0 burst to open the second half on a&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4a0dfdf4-d2ea-4eb1-9c30-ff8383ca1744?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Gilbert Peters</a>&nbsp;layup and a fast break layup from&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/d30d02b0-0209-4c63-83f6-d4493367b55c?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;knotted the score at 38-38. FHSU would tie the game four more times before sneaking past the Ichabods for the first time since the opening basket of the game. A pair of free throws from Thompson put FHSU up 53-52 with 12 minutes remaining. The game, which saw 13 lead changes and 9 ties, remained tight the rest of the way. Vitztum turned up clutch for FHSU late in the game, scoring the Tigers' final 10 points. He had a pair of free throws to put the Tigers up one with 2:26 remaining, hit a 3-pointer with 2:02 remaining to put the Tigers up two, then made a pair of free throws to put the Tigers up four with 1:25 remaining. However, Washburn kept countering with good 3-point shooting throughout the game. The Ichabods buried 14 3-point field goals, including their last three attempts over the final 1:14. Lewis hit from long distance with 19 seconds remaining to flip a one-point FHSU lead to a two-point Washburn lead. Vitztum of FHSU countered with his 3-point field goal with just over eight ticks remaining. But, after the Tigers nearly stole the ball with 2.8 seconds left and the ball went out of bounds in favor of Washburn, Lewis broke free at the top of the arc just before the buzzer and splashed a 3-point shot to give Washburn the game. Lewis finished with 15 points, all on 3-point field goals, going 5-of-7 beyond the arc for Washburn. Drew Maschoff and Tyler Geiman were the high-point scorers for Washburn, each with 20, while Geiman was just shy of a double-double with nine assists. Washburn shot 50.9 percent overall in the game. With the late barrage of scoring, Vitztum led the Tigers with 16 points and was just shy of a double-double with nine rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/79d15fe1-3dc2-4a03-8489-feed8790bc1c?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;had 14 points, while newcomers&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/37434069-e086-47ae-bb8d-f0acda437ce4?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ebc8e481-e496-4690-9c52-338960929551?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Jordan Pumphrey</a>&nbsp;each had 12. Pumphrey did all of his damage beyond the 3-point line with four triples. Rock tied&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/02df7c57-012a-42b6-8586-95d5b379c4e1?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;for team-high honors in assists, each with four. The Tigers look to bounce back from the season-opening heartbreaker when they host Emporia State on Saturday at 4 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

--<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com">fhsuathletics.com</a>--

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 </figure>HAYS -- In a back-and-forth battle throughout the second half, Washburn dealt the final blow with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to escape Hays with an 80-78 decision. The Tigers had just taken the lead on a&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f595d368-7135-4aad-8e9b-0c25c739be34?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;3-point field goal with 8.3 seconds remaining before Washburn's Jalen Lewis broke free off an inbounds pass with 2.8 seconds to go in the game. Lewis just beat the final gun to flip the final tally back in favor of the Ichabods. The Tigers had to break a little rust off early in the game to get going, falling behind by 14 midway through the first half. They got the offense going late in the opening half using Ichabod turnovers to fuel a 21-11 run, pulling within four at halftime, 38-34. A quick 4-0 burst to open the second half on a&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4a0dfdf4-d2ea-4eb1-9c30-ff8383ca1744?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Gilbert Peters</a>&nbsp;layup and a fast break layup from&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/d30d02b0-0209-4c63-83f6-d4493367b55c?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;knotted the score at 38-38. FHSU would tie the game four more times before sneaking past the Ichabods for the first time since the opening basket of the game. A pair of free throws from Thompson put FHSU up 53-52 with 12 minutes remaining. The game, which saw 13 lead changes and 9 ties, remained tight the rest of the way. Vitztum turned up clutch for FHSU late in the game, scoring the Tigers' final 10 points. He had a pair of free throws to put the Tigers up one with 2:26 remaining, hit a 3-pointer with 2:02 remaining to put the Tigers up two, then made a pair of free throws to put the Tigers up four with 1:25 remaining. However, Washburn kept countering with good 3-point shooting throughout the game. The Ichabods buried 14 3-point field goals, including their last three attempts over the final 1:14. Lewis hit from long distance with 19 seconds remaining to flip a one-point FHSU lead to a two-point Washburn lead. Vitztum of FHSU countered with his 3-point field goal with just over eight ticks remaining. But, after the Tigers nearly stole the ball with 2.8 seconds left and the ball went out of bounds in favor of Washburn, Lewis broke free at the top of the arc just before the buzzer and splashed a 3-point shot to give Washburn the game. Lewis finished with 15 points, all on 3-point field goals, going 5-of-7 beyond the arc for Washburn. Drew Maschoff and Tyler Geiman were the high-point scorers for Washburn, each with 20, while Geiman was just shy of a double-double with nine assists. Washburn shot 50.9 percent overall in the game. With the late barrage of scoring, Vitztum led the Tigers with 16 points and was just shy of a double-double with nine rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/79d15fe1-3dc2-4a03-8489-feed8790bc1c?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;had 14 points, while newcomers&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/37434069-e086-47ae-bb8d-f0acda437ce4?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Quinten Rock</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ebc8e481-e496-4690-9c52-338960929551?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Jordan Pumphrey</a>&nbsp;each had 12. Pumphrey did all of his damage beyond the 3-point line with four triples. Rock tied&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/02df7c57-012a-42b6-8586-95d5b379c4e1?elinkdata=151879" target="_blank">Kaleb Hammeke</a>&nbsp;for team-high honors in assists, each with four. The Tigers look to bounce back from the season-opening heartbreaker when they host Emporia State on Saturday at 4 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;--<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com">fhsuathletics.com</a>--

Ichabod buzzer beater sinks Tiger season opener in Hays

HAYS -- The Fort Hays State Women's Basketball exhibition contest with Kansas State in Hays, scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. Looking ahead, the first event on the schedule now for the FHSU Women is the game at Nebraska-Kearney on Dec. 5. Keep an eye on <a href="http://fhsuathletics.com">fhsuathletics.com</a> for any further updates, including announcement of make-up dates of regular season games against Washburn and Emporia State.&nbsp;&nbsp;

HAYS -- The Fort Hays State Women's Basketball exhibition contest with Kansas State in Hays, scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. Looking ahead, the first event on the schedule now for the FHSU Women is the game at Nebraska-Kearney on Dec. 5. Keep an eye on <a href="http://fhsuathletics.com">fhsuathletics.com</a> for any further updates, including announcement of make-up dates of regular season games against Washburn and Emporia State.&nbsp;&nbsp;

FHSU women’s exhibition with K-State canceled due to COVID-19 protocols

MANHATTAN –&nbsp;Kansas State soccer head coach Mike Dibbini has added Arizona State transfer forward Jael Larson to the 2021 roster. 

Larson will join K-State at the start of the second semester and begin her eligibility with the Wildcats as a redshirt freshman.

“Jael will provide depth for our attack up top,” said Dibbini about the latest signee. “She has the ability to press defensively using her pace and she is able to cover a lot of ground. Her speed will hopefully allow her to get behind defenses for services.”

Larson, a product of Durango, Colorado, is the second addition to the 2021 roster from the state of Colorado, as the Wildcats also added midfielder Katy Coffin from Grand Junction. Coffin and Larson join current Wildcats Bailey Nemechek (Fort Collins) and Riley Dietrich (Fort Collins) from The Centennial State.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Pac 12 Conference decision to compete in the spring of 2021, Larson did not suit up for Arizona State.

During her three seasons for Durango High School, Larson helped the program to a 26-19-2 overall record and a 15-7-2 mark in the 5A/4A Southwestern League and three trips to the Colorado 5A/4A State Tournament with three different head coaches. In her three seasons with the Demons, she notched eight goals and five assists. She had her 2020 season with Durango canceled due to the pandemic.

She also played with the Rio Rapids Soccer Club in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a three-and a half hour drive from Durango. She helped the program to the 2017 New Mexico State Championship and a finals appearance in 2018.

Larson also played three seasons on the Demons’ girls basketball squad. She helped Durango reach the Class 4A Sweet 16 in 2020 by averaging five points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals.

Adah Anderson, M, Kansas City, Missouri, Park Hill South HS

Katy Coffin, M, Grand Junction, Colorado, Grand Junction HS

Jael Larson, F, Durango, Colorado, Arizona State/Durango HS

Kursten von Klahr, Defender, Kannapolis, North Carolina, North Carolina State/Northwest Cabrrus HS

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 </figure>MANHATTAN –&nbsp;Kansas State soccer head coach Mike Dibbini has added Arizona State transfer forward Jael Larson to the 2021 roster. Larson will join K-State at the start of the second semester and begin her eligibility with the Wildcats as a redshirt freshman.“Jael will provide depth for our attack up top,” said Dibbini about the latest signee. “She has the ability to press defensively using her pace and she is able to cover a lot of ground. Her speed will hopefully allow her to get behind defenses for services.”Larson, a product of Durango, Colorado, is the second addition to the 2021 roster from the state of Colorado, as the Wildcats also added midfielder Katy Coffin from Grand Junction. Coffin and Larson join current Wildcats Bailey Nemechek (Fort Collins) and Riley Dietrich (Fort Collins) from The Centennial State.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Pac 12 Conference decision to compete in the spring of 2021, Larson did not suit up for Arizona State.During her three seasons for Durango High School, Larson helped the program to a 26-19-2 overall record and a 15-7-2 mark in the 5A/4A Southwestern League and three trips to the Colorado 5A/4A State Tournament with three different head coaches. In her three seasons with the Demons, she notched eight goals and five assists. She had her 2020 season with Durango canceled due to the pandemic.She also played with the Rio Rapids Soccer Club in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a three-and a half hour drive from Durango. She helped the program to the 2017 New Mexico State Championship and a finals appearance in 2018.Larson also played three seasons on the Demons’ girls basketball squad. She helped Durango reach the Class 4A Sweet 16 in 2020 by averaging five points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals.K-State capped its Big 12-only schedule with a record of 3-6-0. This marked the most wins in league play since the program started as a member of the Big 12 in 2017.The Wildcats, winners of three of their final five matches, also clinched a seventh-place finish in the league standings which marked its highest finish in the league standings.<h2>Kansas State 2021 signees</h2>Name, Position, Hometown, SchoolAdah Anderson, M, Kansas City, Missouri, Park Hill South HSRebecca Bartosh, M/D, Hiawatha First Nation, Ontario, Canada, Pittsburgh/Thomas A. StewartKaty Coffin, M, Grand Junction, Colorado, Grand Junction HSKenzi Gillispie, D, Newton, Kansas, Circle HSJuliann Kidd, D, Houston, Texas, Memorial HSJael Larson, F, Durango, Colorado, Arizona State/Durango HSJoey Lujan, M, Gilbert, Arizona, Perry HSBrooke Sullivan, F, Wichita, Kansas, Goddard HSKursten von Klahr, Defender, Kannapolis, North Carolina, North Carolina State/Northwest Cabrrus HS– <a href="http://kstatesports.com">kstatesports.com</a> –

K-State soccer adds Larson to 2021 roster

BRISTOL, Conn.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas men’s basketball center Udoka Azubuike was the 27th&nbsp;overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2020 NBA Draft Wednesday night. Due to the worldwide pandemic, ESPN hosted the draft virtually. “Dok went as high as he possibly could and I’m happy for the organization he went to,” Kansas head coach Bill Self said. “He was very emotional when I talked with him after he was drafted.” Historically, the selection gives Kansas 83 all-time NBA Draft selections, including 25 in the Self era which began in 2003-04. Since the NBA adopted a two-round draft in 1989, Kansas has had 22 first-round selections and 38 total chosen. Azubuike was a Consensus All-America Second Team selection in 2020, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Defensive Player of the Year and the Big 12 Player of the Year. The Delta, Nigeria, center led NCAA Division I in field goal percentage at 74.8%, which helped his career percentage of 74.4% break the all-time Division I field goal percentage record of UCF’s Tacko Fall (74.0%). In his senior season of 2019-20, Azubuike led the Big 12 in rebounding (10.5 rpg) and double-doubles (15) and was second in the conference for blocked shots at 2.6 per game. Azubuike was the only player in the league to average a double-double (13.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg). A unanimous All-Big 12 First Team honoree, Azubuike was also named USBWA All-District VI and the co-MVP of the Maui Invitational in leading KU to the tourney title. He ended his KU career ranked first in field goal percentage (74.6%), eighth in blocked shots (172), 18th&nbsp;in rebounding (685) and 48th&nbsp;in scoring with 1,069 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;

BRISTOL, Conn.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas men’s basketball center Udoka Azubuike was the 27th&nbsp;overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2020 NBA Draft Wednesday night. Due to the worldwide pandemic, ESPN hosted the draft virtually. “Dok went as high as he possibly could and I’m happy for the organization he went to,” Kansas head coach Bill Self said. “He was very emotional when I talked with him after he was drafted.” Historically, the selection gives Kansas 83 all-time NBA Draft selections, including 25 in the Self era which began in 2003-04. Since the NBA adopted a two-round draft in 1989, Kansas has had 22 first-round selections and 38 total chosen. Azubuike was a Consensus All-America Second Team selection in 2020, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Defensive Player of the Year and the Big 12 Player of the Year. The Delta, Nigeria, center led NCAA Division I in field goal percentage at 74.8%, which helped his career percentage of 74.4% break the all-time Division I field goal percentage record of UCF’s Tacko Fall (74.0%). In his senior season of 2019-20, Azubuike led the Big 12 in rebounding (10.5 rpg) and double-doubles (15) and was second in the conference for blocked shots at 2.6 per game. Azubuike was the only player in the league to average a double-double (13.7 ppg, 10.5 rpg). A unanimous All-Big 12 First Team honoree, Azubuike was also named USBWA All-District VI and the co-MVP of the Maui Invitational in leading KU to the tourney title. He ended his KU career ranked first in field goal percentage (74.6%), eighth in blocked shots (172), 18th&nbsp;in rebounding (685) and 48th&nbsp;in scoring with 1,069 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;--<a href="http://kuathletics.com">kuathletics.com</a>--

Azubuike selected by the Utah Jazz in 2020 NBA Draft

NEW YORK (AP) — The major league minimum salary will rise to $570,500 next season, a hike of $7,000. 

The minor league minimum for a player signing his first major league contract increases from $46,000 to $46,600 next season, and the minor league minimum for a player signing a second or later major league contract goes up from $91,800 to $93,000. 

In the final two seasons of the five-year deal, the increase is calculated as the rise from October to October in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.

NEW YORK (AP) — The major league minimum salary will rise to $570,500 next season, a hike of $7,000. The minor league minimum for a player signing his first major league contract increases from $46,000 to $46,600 next season, and the minor league minimum for a player signing a second or later major league contract goes up from $91,800 to $93,000. In the final two seasons of the five-year deal, the increase is calculated as the rise from October to October in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.

MLB minimum salary rises $7,000 next year to $570,500

LAWRENCE – Kansas senior Marcus Garrett has been named to the 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Men’s Basketball Player of the Year Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Thursday. 

Garrett is one of 50 student-athletes nationwide to be named to the Watchlist. Also, on Thursday, The Athletic named Garrett to one of its top 20 guards entering the 2020-21 season. In addition to these honors, Garrett received votes for the Associated Press Preseason All-America team. Garrett is on the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award watch list and was a unanimous Preseason All-Big 12 selection. Garrett was the 2020 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year last season. As a junior, he led the Big 12 in assists (4.6) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.7) and also ranked among the league leaders in steals (fifth at 1.8). Garrett averaged 4.5 deflections per game, including 6.9 in his last nine outings in 2019-20. During the 2019-20 season, Garrett produced 9.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He was the 2020 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, USBWA All-District VI, All-Big 12 Second Team and a unanimous Big 12 All-Defensive Team selection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LAWRENCE – Kansas senior Marcus Garrett has been named to the 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Men’s Basketball Player of the Year Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Thursday. Garrett is one of 50 student-athletes nationwide to be named to the Watchlist. Also, on Thursday, The Athletic named Garrett to one of its top 20 guards entering the 2020-21 season. In addition to these honors, Garrett received votes for the Associated Press Preseason All-America team. Garrett is on the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award watch list and was a unanimous Preseason All-Big 12 selection. Garrett was the 2020 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year last season. As a junior, he led the Big 12 in assists (4.6) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.7) and also ranked among the league leaders in steals (fifth at 1.8). Garrett averaged 4.5 deflections per game, including 6.9 in his last nine outings in 2019-20. During the 2019-20 season, Garrett produced 9.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He was the 2020 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, USBWA All-District VI, All-Big 12 Second Team and a unanimous Big 12 All-Defensive Team selection.&nbsp;&nbsp;--<a href="http://kuathletics.com">kuathletics.com</a>--

KU's Garrett garners more preseason honors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs' coordinators talked football with the media on Thursday. From The Kansas City Chiefs Facebook page:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs' coordinators talked football with the media on Thursday. From The Kansas City Chiefs Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKansasCityChiefs%2Fvideos%2F869450577214939%2F&show_text=true&width=560" width="560" height="429" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>You can listen to the Chiefs' games on KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM) and 99KG (99.9 FM), your local Chiefs Radio Network stations.

📹Chiefs' coordinators talk football with the media Thursday

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp;In conjunction with&nbsp;the Texas Rangers and Surprise Stadium,&nbsp;the Kansas&nbsp;City Royals today announced&nbsp;home&nbsp;game times for their 31-game exhibition schedule for 2021. Game dates and opponents were announced in September.&nbsp;

The first workout date for pitchers and catchers is&nbsp;projected for&nbsp;Wednesday, February 17, followed by position players on Monday, February 22. The Royals will begin their 19th&nbsp;season in the Cactus League on Saturday, February 27 vs.&nbsp;the Texas Rangers&nbsp;in a 2:05 p.m. CT start at Surprise Stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas City’s&nbsp;schedule&nbsp;features&nbsp;15&nbsp;home games at Surprise Stadium, plus&nbsp;one game as the visiting team vs. the Rangers on March 4.&nbsp;The Royals will host&nbsp;three night&nbsp;games during Cactus League play on Tuesday, March 9 vs. Cleveland (7:05 p.m. CT), Tuesday, March 16 vs. the Dodgers (8:05 p.m. CT) and&nbsp;Tuesday, March 23 vs. Arizona (8:05 p.m. CT). Five of the Royals’ first six home games will be played at 2:05 p.m. CT. Following Daylight Savings&nbsp;on March 14, the Royals’ next six daytime games will begin at 3:05 p.m. CT.&nbsp;Their final Cactus League game on Sunday, March 28 vs. Seattle will begin at 2:05 p.m. CT.&nbsp;

The Royals will play every&nbsp;other&nbsp;Cactus League team&nbsp;at least&nbsp;twice,&nbsp;including three games vs.&nbsp;the Rangers and Brewers.&nbsp;There are three&nbsp;split-squad dates,&nbsp;in which&nbsp;the Royals will field a pair of teams and play two games on&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;March 6,&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;March 19 and&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;March 26.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following the conclusion of their Cactus League schedule on Sunday, March 28, the Royals will travel to Springdale, Ark. to face their Double-A affiliate, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, at Arvest&nbsp;Ballpark at 6:05 p.m. CT.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 53rd&nbsp;regular season in franchise history will begin three days&nbsp;later on&nbsp;Thursday, April 1, as the Royals host the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium.

--<a href="http://royals.com">ROYALS</a>--

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp;In conjunction with&nbsp;the Texas Rangers and Surprise Stadium,&nbsp;the Kansas&nbsp;City Royals today announced&nbsp;home&nbsp;game times for their 31-game exhibition schedule for 2021. Game dates and opponents were announced in September.&nbsp;The first workout date for pitchers and catchers is&nbsp;projected for&nbsp;Wednesday, February 17, followed by position players on Monday, February 22. The Royals will begin their 19th&nbsp;season in the Cactus League on Saturday, February 27 vs.&nbsp;the Texas Rangers&nbsp;in a 2:05 p.m. CT start at Surprise Stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kansas City’s&nbsp;schedule&nbsp;features&nbsp;15&nbsp;home games at Surprise Stadium, plus&nbsp;one game as the visiting team vs. the Rangers on March 4.&nbsp;The Royals will host&nbsp;three night&nbsp;games during Cactus League play on Tuesday, March 9 vs. Cleveland (7:05 p.m. CT), Tuesday, March 16 vs. the Dodgers (8:05 p.m. CT) and&nbsp;Tuesday, March 23 vs. Arizona (8:05 p.m. CT). Five of the Royals’ first six home games will be played at 2:05 p.m. CT. Following Daylight Savings&nbsp;on March 14, the Royals’ next six daytime games will begin at 3:05 p.m. CT.&nbsp;Their final Cactus League game on Sunday, March 28 vs. Seattle will begin at 2:05 p.m. CT.&nbsp;The Royals will play every&nbsp;other&nbsp;Cactus League team&nbsp;at least&nbsp;twice,&nbsp;including three games vs.&nbsp;the Rangers and Brewers.&nbsp;There are three&nbsp;split-squad dates,&nbsp;in which&nbsp;the Royals will field a pair of teams and play two games on&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;March 6,&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;March 19 and&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;March 26.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following the conclusion of their Cactus League schedule on Sunday, March 28, the Royals will travel to Springdale, Ark. to face their Double-A affiliate, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, at Arvest&nbsp;Ballpark at 6:05 p.m. CT.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 53rd&nbsp;regular season in franchise history will begin three days&nbsp;later on&nbsp;Thursday, April 1, as the Royals host the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium.<figure>
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Royals announce 2021 Spring Training schedule

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach&nbsp;Andy Reid and players Patrick Mahomes, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Charvarius Ward fielded media questions Wednesday. From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs/">The Kansas City Chiefs</a> Facebook page:

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach&nbsp;Andy Reid and players Patrick Mahomes, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Charvarius Ward fielded media questions Wednesday. From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs/">The Kansas City Chiefs</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKansasCityChiefs%2Fvideos%2F423656135320343%2F&show_text=true&width=560" width="560" height="429" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>You can listen to the Chiefs' games on KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM) and 99KG (99.9 FM), your local Chiefs Radio Network stations.

📹Chiefs' Reid, Mahomes, Edwards-Helaire, and Ward talk football

TOPEKA --&nbsp;Earlier today, the KSHSAA Executive Board received and reviewed data regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the interscholastic activity programs. 

In recognition of the recent rapid deterioration of Kansas health evidenced by elevated positivity rates, the impact of other illnesses on top of COVID-19 in an overburdened health care system, and moving interscholastic activities indoors, the executive board unanimously supported proposing these alterations for consideration by the full board of directors. Those actions would adjust the beginning of the competition date to the winter activity season and extend the winter moratorium. The full details of the recommendations are below.

The KSHSAA Board of Directors will discuss these proposals during a special meeting to be held virtually, Tuesday at 1 p.m. Details of the meeting will be sent to the board of directors.

·&nbsp;Delay competitions for all winter activities until Jan. 15.

·&nbsp;Allow virtual competition only in Debate and Scholars Bowl.

·&nbsp;Winter activity practice may continue where appropriate to do so through Dec. 22. All KSHSAA risk mitigation protocols strictly enforced.

·&nbsp;Extend Winter Moratorium. Dec. 23 - Jan. 3; practices to resume Jan. 4; restrictions eliminate contact between coach/athlete/school and no school facility use.

·&nbsp;Tentative resumption of competition on Jan. 15.

·&nbsp;No fans for competition, Jan. 15-28.

·&nbsp;Limited fans Jan. 29 through remainder of winter competitions.

·&nbsp;Mandatory universal masking with exception to athletes in competition and officials during live action.

·&nbsp;Basketball maximum 13 games per team.

·&nbsp;Bowling maximum 8 days per team/individual.

·&nbsp;Swimming and Diving maximum 6 competitions per athlete.

·&nbsp;Wrestling maximum 12 events, 20 competition point max.

·&nbsp;No competition in December, practice only.

·&nbsp;No events with more than three schools participating.

·&nbsp;Strongly encourage skill development.

·&nbsp;Strongly encourage intramural play only.

·&nbsp;Limit two fans per player starting Jan. 15.

TOPEKA --&nbsp;Earlier today, the KSHSAA Executive Board received and reviewed data regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the interscholastic activity programs. In recognition of the recent rapid deterioration of Kansas health evidenced by elevated positivity rates, the impact of other illnesses on top of COVID-19 in an overburdened health care system, and moving interscholastic activities indoors, the executive board unanimously supported proposing these alterations for consideration by the full board of directors. Those actions would adjust the beginning of the competition date to the winter activity season and extend the winter moratorium. The full details of the recommendations are below.The KSHSAA Board of Directors will discuss these proposals during a special meeting to be held virtually, Tuesday at 1 p.m. Details of the meeting will be sent to the board of directors.Proposal·&nbsp;Delay competitions for all winter activities until Jan. 15.·&nbsp;Allow virtual competition only in Debate and Scholars Bowl.·&nbsp;Winter activity practice may continue where appropriate to do so through Dec. 22. All KSHSAA risk mitigation protocols strictly enforced.·&nbsp;Extend Winter Moratorium. Dec. 23 - Jan. 3; practices to resume Jan. 4; restrictions eliminate contact between coach/athlete/school and no school facility use.·&nbsp;Tentative resumption of competition on Jan. 15.·&nbsp;No fans for competition, Jan. 15-28.·&nbsp;Limited fans Jan. 29 through remainder of winter competitions.·&nbsp;Mandatory universal masking with exception to athletes in competition and officials during live action.·&nbsp;No invitational tournaments.High School Competition Limits·&nbsp;Basketball maximum 13 games per team.·&nbsp;Bowling maximum 8 days per team/individual.·&nbsp;Swimming and Diving maximum 6 competitions per athlete.·&nbsp;Wrestling maximum 12 events, 20 competition point max.Middle School Restrictions·&nbsp;No competition in December, practice only.·&nbsp;No competition Jan. 1 - Jan. 14·&nbsp;No events with more than three schools participating.·&nbsp;Strongly encourage skill development.·&nbsp;Strongly encourage intramural play only.·&nbsp;Limit two fans per player starting Jan. 15.

Winter activity recommendations sent to KSHSAA board

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It takes a lot to get under Chiefs coach Andy Reid's skin. 

The sight of the Las Vegas Raiders doing a victory lap around Arrowhead Stadium in their caravan of buses after ending the Chiefs' 13-game win streak last month? Well, that was enough to do it. 

As the Chiefs get ready to visit Las Vegas on Sunday, you can bet Reid and the rest of the Chiefs will be aiming for a little bit of revenge.

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. — It takes a lot to get under Chiefs coach Andy Reid's skin. The sight of the Las Vegas Raiders doing a victory lap around Arrowhead Stadium in their caravan of buses after ending the Chiefs' 13-game win streak last month? Well, that was enough to do it. As the Chiefs get ready to visit Las Vegas on Sunday, you can bet Reid and the rest of the Chiefs will be aiming for a little bit of revenge.

Chiefs looking for payback on Sunday for Raiders' victory lap last month

NEW YORK (AP) — The Pro Bowl will play out on the EA Sports Madden NFL 21 video game after the real-life version of football's all-star game was canceled. 

The NFL opened monthlong fan voting Tuesday for the first virtual Pro Bowl. 

The game itself scheduled for Jan. 31 in Las Vegas was called off last month because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Players and coaches will cast their votes in December. 

A total of 88 players will be picked for the video game Pro Bowl, which could feature players whose team makes the Super Bowl because they won't have to attend and play in real life.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Pro Bowl will play out on the EA Sports Madden NFL 21 video game after the real-life version of football's all-star game was canceled. The NFL opened monthlong fan voting Tuesday for the first virtual Pro Bowl. The game itself scheduled for Jan. 31 in Las Vegas was called off last month because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Players and coaches will cast their votes in December. A total of 88 players will be picked for the video game Pro Bowl, which could feature players whose team makes the Super Bowl because they won't have to attend and play in real life.