The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sunday, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking:

Others receiving votes: Creighton 59, Arizona 55, Texas Tech 33, Ohio St. 16, Indiana 15, ETSU 14, N Iowa 13, Memphis 11, Southern Cal 9, Purdue 6, Rhode Island 6, Florida 4, Arkansas 3, Saint Mary's (Cal) 3, SMU 3, Tulsa 3, Akron 1, Harvard 1, Wisconsin 1.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe top 25 teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sunday, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week's ranking:		Record/Pts/Prv1. Baylor (44)	17-1	1578	12. Gonzaga (19)	21-1	1552	23. Kansas (1)	16-3	1434	34. San Diego St.	21-0	1408	45. Florida St.	17-2	1318	56. Louisville	17-3	1277	67. Dayton	18-2	1163	78. Villanova	16-3	1110	99. Duke	16-3	1084	810. Seton Hall	15-4	1055	1011. Oregon	17-4	926	1212. West Virginia	16-3	874	1413. Kentucky	15-4	839	1514. Michigan St.	15-5	751	1115. Maryland	16-4	650	1716. Butler	16-4	631	1317. Auburn	17-2	619	1618. Iowa	14-5	545	1919. Illinois	15-5	483	2120. Colorado	16-4	314	2321. Houston	16-4	296	2522. LSU	15-4	260	—23. Wichita St.	17-3	161	—24. Penn St.	14-5	114	—25. Rutgers	15-5	102	24Others receiving votes: Creighton 59, Arizona 55, Texas Tech 33, Ohio St. 16, Indiana 15, ETSU 14, N Iowa 13, Memphis 11, Southern Cal 9, Purdue 6, Rhode Island 6, Florida 4, Arkansas 3, Saint Mary's (Cal) 3, SMU 3, Tulsa 3, Akron 1, Harvard 1, Wisconsin 1.

AP: KU men at No. 3, Shockers at No. 23

Wichita State guard&nbsp;Dexter Dennis&nbsp;has been named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll for Jan. 20-26.

Dennis – a 6-foot-5 sophomore from Baker, La. -- averaged 15.0 points and 8.0 rebounds and knocked down eight three-pointers on 47 percent accuracy to lead Wichita State to wins over USF and UCF. On Saturday Dennis recorded his first double-double of the year with a team-high 18 points and 11 boards.

This is Dennis’ second weekly honor roll nod of the season. He also was named to the honor roll back in week one.

In WSU’s six conference games Dennis has hit a team-high 14 threes on 40 percent accuracy to go with averages of 10.3 points and 6.2 rebounds.

Wichita State returned to the Associated Poll this week at No. 23 and held steady in the USA Today Coaches Poll at No. 22.

The Shockers travel to American co-leader Tulsa (14-6, 6-1 and receiving votes in both polls) on Saturday for a 5 p.m. CT tip on ESPNU.

Wichita State guard&nbsp;Dexter Dennis&nbsp;has been named to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll for Jan. 20-26.Dennis – a 6-foot-5 sophomore from Baker, La. -- averaged 15.0 points and 8.0 rebounds and knocked down eight three-pointers on 47 percent accuracy to lead Wichita State to wins over USF and UCF. On Saturday Dennis recorded his first double-double of the year with a team-high 18 points and 11 boards.This is Dennis’ second weekly honor roll nod of the season. He also was named to the honor roll back in week one.In WSU’s six conference games Dennis has hit a team-high 14 threes on 40 percent accuracy to go with averages of 10.3 points and 6.2 rebounds.Wichita State returned to the Associated Poll this week at No. 23 and held steady in the USA Today Coaches Poll at No. 22.The Shockers travel to American co-leader Tulsa (14-6, 6-1 and receiving votes in both polls) on Saturday for a 5 p.m. CT tip on ESPNU.

Shocker's Dennis named to AAC Weekly Honor Roll

MARYSVILLE, Missouri – Landing two school records, one meet record, one field house record, and six national qualifying marks, the Cloud County Community College women's track and field team would take home first in three events to close out day two of the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Invitational in Marysville, Missouri on Saturday.

Overall, the T-Birds would earn eight top-10 finishes in a meet that would feature a mix of NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NJCAA competition.

School-records would be set in the 60-meter hurdles by Aliya Hattan (9.06) and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/ntia-obong_mercy_djk9" target="_blank">Mercy Ntia-Obong</a>&nbsp;in the 200 meters (24.00) with Ntia-Obong's time topping the 67-runner field while Hattan would take eighth in her event. Both times would also serve as national qualifying marks for the pair, with Hattan also running the lead leg of a national qualifying time in the 4x400 meter relay team consisting of Hattan,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/samuels_shackera_j2p3" target="_blank">Shackera Samuels</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/milano_pamela_vg3v" target="_blank">Pamela Milano</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/harcum_tanya_8ynb" target="_blank">Tanya Harcum</a>&nbsp;(4:03.69).

Ntia-Obong would also win the 60 meters, running a time of 7.48 seconds which would set a meet record and top the 48-runner field while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/pokuaah_jacqueline_59vf" target="_blank">Jacqueline Pokuaah</a>&nbsp;would take first in the long jump with a field house record and national qualifying mark of 6.01 meters (19 ft. – 8.75 in.) and fourth in the 60 meters (national qualifying time of 7.68 seconds). Pokuaah would also take fourth in the 200 meters (25.20 seconds) while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/mbenoun_maryse_jzdo" target="_blank">Maryse Mbenoun</a>&nbsp;added a ninth-place finish in the 600-yard run for the T-Birds (1:29.01).

With two weeks now in the books, Cloud County will close out the month of January by staying in-state to compete in the Wichita State Invitational which will begin on Thursday. Thursday will feature the multi-events with Friday featuring a full day of both running and field events.

MARYSVILLE, Missouri – Landing two school records, one meet record, one field house record, and six national qualifying marks, the Cloud County Community College women's track and field team would take home first in three events to close out day two of the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Invitational in Marysville, Missouri on Saturday.Overall, the T-Birds would earn eight top-10 finishes in a meet that would feature a mix of NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NJCAA competition.School-records would be set in the 60-meter hurdles by Aliya Hattan (9.06) and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/ntia-obong_mercy_djk9" target="_blank">Mercy Ntia-Obong</a>&nbsp;in the 200 meters (24.00) with Ntia-Obong's time topping the 67-runner field while Hattan would take eighth in her event. Both times would also serve as national qualifying marks for the pair, with Hattan also running the lead leg of a national qualifying time in the 4x400 meter relay team consisting of Hattan,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/samuels_shackera_j2p3" target="_blank">Shackera Samuels</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/milano_pamela_vg3v" target="_blank">Pamela Milano</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/harcum_tanya_8ynb" target="_blank">Tanya Harcum</a>&nbsp;(4:03.69).Ntia-Obong would also win the 60 meters, running a time of 7.48 seconds which would set a meet record and top the 48-runner field while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/pokuaah_jacqueline_59vf" target="_blank">Jacqueline Pokuaah</a>&nbsp;would take first in the long jump with a field house record and national qualifying mark of 6.01 meters (19 ft. – 8.75 in.) and fourth in the 60 meters (national qualifying time of 7.68 seconds). Pokuaah would also take fourth in the 200 meters (25.20 seconds) while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/mbenoun_maryse_jzdo" target="_blank">Maryse Mbenoun</a>&nbsp;added a ninth-place finish in the 600-yard run for the T-Birds (1:29.01).What's nextWith two weeks now in the books, Cloud County will close out the month of January by staying in-state to compete in the Wichita State Invitational which will begin on Thursday. Thursday will feature the multi-events with Friday featuring a full day of both running and field events.

Records fall for Cloud County women's track at Bearcat Open

CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41. Bryant died in a crash near Calabasas, California, a source told The Associated Press. It was unclear if other family members were on the helicopter.

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 </figure>CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41. Bryant died in a crash near Calabasas, California, a source told The Associated Press. It was unclear if other family members were on the helicopter.

Reports: Kobe Bryant has died in copter crash

WICHITA --&nbsp;Dexter Dennis&nbsp;scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half to lead rv/22 Wichita State to an 87-79 victory over UCF on Saturday evening at Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State (17-3, 5-2 American Athletic Conference) matched its regular season win total from last year and improved to 4-0 all-time against UCF (11-8, 2-5).

Dennis was 4-of-8 from three-point range and pulled 11 rebounds to record his first double-double of the year.

Four other Shockers also scored in double-figures.&nbsp;Grant Sherfield&nbsp;finished with 14 points and matched his person-best with six assists.&nbsp;Jaime Echenique&nbsp;added 14 points and seven rebounds to go with 11 points from&nbsp;Erik Stevenson&nbsp;and 10 from&nbsp;Trey Wade.

A pair of reserves,&nbsp;Darin Green Jr. (18 points) and&nbsp;Tony Johnson Jr. (16), turned in big performances to lead the visiting Knights.

Wichita State banked 20 assists on 24 baskets and effectively controlled the glass. The Shockers outrebounded UCF by 17 (45-28) and outscored the Knights 19-3 on second-chance opportunities.

The Shockers shot 40 percent to UCF’s 37.7 percent. Both sides were 10-of-26 from deep. WSU tied its season-high with 42 free throw attempts and made 29 of them. UCF was 23-of-26 (.885) from the line.

UCF committed only seven turnovers and outscored the Shockers 23-7 on fast break points, helped by 10 steals.

WSU led by as many as 16 points late in the first half, but UCF whittled the margin to nine at the intermission, helped by Johnson’s full-court buzzer beater.

The Shockers seemed poised to break it open on a handful of occasions, only for UCF to reel them back in. The Knights pulled to within four points near the midway point of the second half. Dennis answered with a deep three to key a 7-0 run.

UCF connected on six threes over the final 10:00 to keep things tight, but the Shockers countered with 20 free throw makes.

The Shockers have a full week off before traveling to conference co-leader Tulsa (5-1) next Saturday. The 5 p.m. CT tip airs on ESPNU.

WICHITA --&nbsp;Dexter Dennis&nbsp;scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half to lead rv/22 Wichita State to an 87-79 victory over UCF on Saturday evening at Charles Koch Arena.Wichita State (17-3, 5-2 American Athletic Conference) matched its regular season win total from last year and improved to 4-0 all-time against UCF (11-8, 2-5).Dennis was 4-of-8 from three-point range and pulled 11 rebounds to record his first double-double of the year.Four other Shockers also scored in double-figures.&nbsp;Grant Sherfield&nbsp;finished with 14 points and matched his person-best with six assists.&nbsp;Jaime Echenique&nbsp;added 14 points and seven rebounds to go with 11 points from&nbsp;Erik Stevenson&nbsp;and 10 from&nbsp;Trey Wade.A pair of reserves,&nbsp;Darin Green Jr. (18 points) and&nbsp;Tony Johnson Jr. (16), turned in big performances to lead the visiting Knights.Wichita State banked 20 assists on 24 baskets and effectively controlled the glass. The Shockers outrebounded UCF by 17 (45-28) and outscored the Knights 19-3 on second-chance opportunities.The Shockers shot 40 percent to UCF’s 37.7 percent. Both sides were 10-of-26 from deep. WSU tied its season-high with 42 free throw attempts and made 29 of them. UCF was 23-of-26 (.885) from the line.UCF committed only seven turnovers and outscored the Shockers 23-7 on fast break points, helped by 10 steals.WSU led by as many as 16 points late in the first half, but UCF whittled the margin to nine at the intermission, helped by Johnson’s full-court buzzer beater.The Shockers seemed poised to break it open on a handful of occasions, only for UCF to reel them back in. The Knights pulled to within four points near the midway point of the second half. Dennis answered with a deep three to key a 7-0 run.UCF connected on six threes over the final 10:00 to keep things tight, but the Shockers countered with 20 free throw makes.UP NEXTThe Shockers have a full week off before traveling to conference co-leader Tulsa (5-1) next Saturday. The 5 p.m. CT tip airs on ESPNU.

Dennis' double-double leads Shockers past UCF

MARYVILLE, Mo. - Fort Hays State Men's Track and Field competed at the Northwest Open, Friday and Saturday. The Tigers had six individuals claim top three finishes in events, while&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/7bb921a6-6c78-46bb-b141-d85ffdc2d505?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/99fbbb43-8330-461a-bf8e-4cb0a9ae6b69?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;posted provisional marks in the pole vault.

Second-place finishers for the Tigers included&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/368e56f2-f7e5-4e26-b115-3cec5bcc0b23?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Justin Moore</a>&nbsp;(5,000 meters),&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4d7250e8-ce31-4124-ada6-6212b2a0f515?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;(600 Yards), and the distance medley relay team of&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/09fcae50-69c2-4a43-a6da-6e169e9d8a0d?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Guillaume Plagneux</a>, Lang,&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/6f5ca10e-2c1e-432e-8f41-10396e0736d3?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Aaron Mangan</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ef7b88e1-6230-4ab6-a374-15eb189a5c38?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Caleb Carrasco</a>. Third-place finishes went to&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/0dbf82ff-bbc4-4e54-bfcd-a0e76357aa7a?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;(5,000 meters), Mangan (800 meters), and Stanley (pole vault).

Moore covered the 5,000 in 15:08.88, while Schmidt followed in 15:11.30. Shawn Kiptoo of Iowa Western Community College had the winning pace of 15:02.04. The distance medley team posted a time of 10:18.58, only behind Missouri Southern (9:56.42).

Lang covered the 600 yards in a time of 1:13.43, just over a second behind the winner Michael Garrison of Ottawa University. Mangan ran a time of 1:55.25 in the 800 meters, less than two seconds behind the winning pace of 1:53.65 by Collin Webber of Pittsburg State.

Though they finished third and sixth among the competition, Stanley and Faber posted provisional marks in the pole vault. Stanley's effort of 16'1.75" was short of his season-best 16'6" from back in December. He entered the meet ranked fifth nationally in the event. The nation's national leader, Dean Howard of Missouri Southern, won with a height of 16'10.75", which topped his best effort of the season. Faber was right on the Division II provisional qualifying standard of 15'7.75".

Several other Tigers competed and full results can be found here -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/9cf98d95-efbe-41fc-ac1b-b149a0375d38?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Results</a>.

Looking to the schedule next week, FHSU has meets at Wichita State Thursday, Nebraska-Kearney Friday, and Pittsburg State Saturday all listed.

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

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MARYVILLE, Mo. - Fort Hays State Men's Track and Field competed at the Northwest Open, Friday and Saturday. The Tigers had six individuals claim top three finishes in events, while&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/7bb921a6-6c78-46bb-b141-d85ffdc2d505?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Ryan Stanley</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/99fbbb43-8330-461a-bf8e-4cb0a9ae6b69?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Mark Faber</a>&nbsp;posted provisional marks in the pole vault.Second-place finishers for the Tigers included&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/368e56f2-f7e5-4e26-b115-3cec5bcc0b23?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Justin Moore</a>&nbsp;(5,000 meters),&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4d7250e8-ce31-4124-ada6-6212b2a0f515?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Ethan Lang</a>&nbsp;(600 Yards), and the distance medley relay team of&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/09fcae50-69c2-4a43-a6da-6e169e9d8a0d?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Guillaume Plagneux</a>, Lang,&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/6f5ca10e-2c1e-432e-8f41-10396e0736d3?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Aaron Mangan</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ef7b88e1-6230-4ab6-a374-15eb189a5c38?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Caleb Carrasco</a>. Third-place finishes went to&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/0dbf82ff-bbc4-4e54-bfcd-a0e76357aa7a?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Robbie Schmidt</a>&nbsp;(5,000 meters), Mangan (800 meters), and Stanley (pole vault).Moore covered the 5,000 in 15:08.88, while Schmidt followed in 15:11.30. Shawn Kiptoo of Iowa Western Community College had the winning pace of 15:02.04. The distance medley team posted a time of 10:18.58, only behind Missouri Southern (9:56.42).Lang covered the 600 yards in a time of 1:13.43, just over a second behind the winner Michael Garrison of Ottawa University. Mangan ran a time of 1:55.25 in the 800 meters, less than two seconds behind the winning pace of 1:53.65 by Collin Webber of Pittsburg State.Though they finished third and sixth among the competition, Stanley and Faber posted provisional marks in the pole vault. Stanley's effort of 16'1.75" was short of his season-best 16'6" from back in December. He entered the meet ranked fifth nationally in the event. The nation's national leader, Dean Howard of Missouri Southern, won with a height of 16'10.75", which topped his best effort of the season. Faber was right on the Division II provisional qualifying standard of 15'7.75".Several other Tigers competed and full results can be found here -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/9cf98d95-efbe-41fc-ac1b-b149a0375d38?elinkdata=144251" target="_blank">Results</a>.Looking to the schedule next week, FHSU has meets at Wichita State Thursday, Nebraska-Kearney Friday, and Pittsburg State Saturday all listed.--<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com">fhsuathletics.com</a>--&nbsp;

Tiger men claim six top-3 finishes at NWMSU Open

MARYSVILLE, Missouri – Eight top-eight finishes would be part of four national qualifying marks and a new school record for the second-straight day for the Cloud County men's track and field team to close out the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Open in Marysville, Mo., on Saturday.

It would be a record-breaking performance in the shot put for a second-consecutive week by freshman&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/lawrence_courtney_pi40" target="_blank">Courtney Lawrence</a>&nbsp;as the Jamaica native would take third in the event with a throw of 17.68 meters (58 ft. – 0.25 in.). A win for the T-Birds would come in the high jump as&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/wilson_elijah_uehf" target="_blank">Elijah Wilson</a>&nbsp;would set a national qualifying mark with a jump of 2.01 meters (6 ft. – 7 in.) while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/newman_richard_z97m" target="_blank">Richard Newman</a>&nbsp;would narrowly miss out on a national qualifying mark and take second in the event with a jump of 1.96 meters (6 ft. – 5 in.).

A third-place finish in the triple jump from&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/pinckney_jaelin_x6he" target="_blank">Jaelin Pinckney</a>&nbsp;in his collegiate debut would land the freshman a national qualifying mark of 14.49 meters (47 ft. – 6.5 in.) while Overland Park, Kansas native&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/taylor_chanler_nzwl" target="_blank">Chanler Taylor</a>&nbsp;took fifth (13.91 meters, 45 ft. – 7.75 in.). Sophomore Sanitino Kenyi would set his second national qualifying mark of the weekend to take third place in the mile run with a time of 4:12.29 and is now qualified for the national meet in three events.

Two other top-eight finishes would take place by Cloud County athletes on Saturday, with&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/cade_marcquiece_u05q" target="_blank">Marcquiece Cade</a>&nbsp;taking sixth in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.55 while the 4x400 meter relay team of&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/holland_stephen_93l2" target="_blank">Stephen Holland</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/hernandez_andres_k88i" target="_blank">Andres Hernandez</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/roman_wayde_q1f6" target="_blank">Wayde Roman</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/tebb-lolar_nevan_elh6" target="_blank">Nevan Tebb-Lolar</a>&nbsp;put together a sixth-place finish with a time of 3:22.79.

Cloud County will compete in the Sunflower State for the first time this season coming up next week when they take part in the Wichita State University Invitational. The two-day meet will get underway with multi-events on Thursday, followed by a full day of action on Friday.

MARYSVILLE, Missouri – Eight top-eight finishes would be part of four national qualifying marks and a new school record for the second-straight day for the Cloud County men's track and field team to close out the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Open in Marysville, Mo., on Saturday.It would be a record-breaking performance in the shot put for a second-consecutive week by freshman&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/lawrence_courtney_pi40" target="_blank">Courtney Lawrence</a>&nbsp;as the Jamaica native would take third in the event with a throw of 17.68 meters (58 ft. – 0.25 in.). A win for the T-Birds would come in the high jump as&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/wilson_elijah_uehf" target="_blank">Elijah Wilson</a>&nbsp;would set a national qualifying mark with a jump of 2.01 meters (6 ft. – 7 in.) while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/newman_richard_z97m" target="_blank">Richard Newman</a>&nbsp;would narrowly miss out on a national qualifying mark and take second in the event with a jump of 1.96 meters (6 ft. – 5 in.).A third-place finish in the triple jump from&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/pinckney_jaelin_x6he" target="_blank">Jaelin Pinckney</a>&nbsp;in his collegiate debut would land the freshman a national qualifying mark of 14.49 meters (47 ft. – 6.5 in.) while Overland Park, Kansas native&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/taylor_chanler_nzwl" target="_blank">Chanler Taylor</a>&nbsp;took fifth (13.91 meters, 45 ft. – 7.75 in.). Sophomore Sanitino Kenyi would set his second national qualifying mark of the weekend to take third place in the mile run with a time of 4:12.29 and is now qualified for the national meet in three events.Two other top-eight finishes would take place by Cloud County athletes on Saturday, with&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/cade_marcquiece_u05q" target="_blank">Marcquiece Cade</a>&nbsp;taking sixth in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.55 while the 4x400 meter relay team of&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/holland_stephen_93l2" target="_blank">Stephen Holland</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/hernandez_andres_k88i" target="_blank">Andres Hernandez</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/roman_wayde_q1f6" target="_blank">Wayde Roman</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/tebb-lolar_nevan_elh6" target="_blank">Nevan Tebb-Lolar</a>&nbsp;put together a sixth-place finish with a time of 3:22.79.What's next?Cloud County will compete in the Sunflower State for the first time this season coming up next week when they take part in the Wichita State University Invitational. The two-day meet will get underway with multi-events on Thursday, followed by a full day of action on Friday.

T-Bird men's track adds four national qualifying marks



MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Fort Hays State Women's Track and Field squad competed at the Northwest Open on Friday and Saturday. The Tigers had four individuals place in the top three of events in which they participated.

Earning second place finishes in events were&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/1ea3a83a-6bf1-40d7-b4c6-4b6e5b226b59?elinkdata=144219" target="_blank">Faith Little</a>&nbsp;(1,000 meters), Abi Stewart (5,000 meters), and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/9f28622d-2883-46b9-82b7-56a1d90600bb?elinkdata=144219" target="_blank">Rohey Singhateh</a>&nbsp;(Triple Jump).&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/e35e3859-30ef-44f6-b5f6-55c61f7c2386?elinkdata=144219" target="_blank">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;placed third in the high jump.

Little covered the 1,000 meters in a time of 3:06.52, just behind the winning pace of 3:04.84 by Mia Wilhoit of Baker University. Stewart ran a time of 18:50.09 in the 5,000 meters. Singhateh had a 37'5.25" effort in the triple jump, and Kragel cleared a height of 5'3" in the high jump.

Several other Tigers competed and full results can be found here -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/62d49d12-ad49-442f-bfd5-10fae89b48db?elinkdata=144219" target="_blank">Results</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580075309532.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Summer Kragel. Photo courtesy <a href="http://fhsuathletics.com">fhsuathletics.com</a>" />
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MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Fort Hays State Women's Track and Field squad competed at the Northwest Open on Friday and Saturday. The Tigers had four individuals place in the top three of events in which they participated.Earning second place finishes in events were&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/1ea3a83a-6bf1-40d7-b4c6-4b6e5b226b59?elinkdata=144219" target="_blank">Faith Little</a>&nbsp;(1,000 meters), Abi Stewart (5,000 meters), and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/9f28622d-2883-46b9-82b7-56a1d90600bb?elinkdata=144219" target="_blank">Rohey Singhateh</a>&nbsp;(Triple Jump).&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/e35e3859-30ef-44f6-b5f6-55c61f7c2386?elinkdata=144219" target="_blank">Summer Kragel</a>&nbsp;placed third in the high jump.Little covered the 1,000 meters in a time of 3:06.52, just behind the winning pace of 3:04.84 by Mia Wilhoit of Baker University. Stewart ran a time of 18:50.09 in the 5,000 meters. Singhateh had a 37'5.25" effort in the triple jump, and Kragel cleared a height of 5'3" in the high jump.Several other Tigers competed and full results can be found here -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/62d49d12-ad49-442f-bfd5-10fae89b48db?elinkdata=144219" target="_blank">Results</a>.Looking to the schedule next week, FHSU has meets at Wichita State Thursday, Nebraska-Kearney Friday, and Pittsburg State Saturday all listed.--<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com">fhsuathletics.com</a>--

Four Tiger women post top three finishes at Northwest Open

INDEPENDENCE – A 60 percent first-half shooting performance by host Independence Community College would be too much to overcome for the Cloud County Community College men's basketball team in a 114-80 defeat in Independence, Kansas on Saturday.

With the loss, Cloud County falls to 8-14 overall and 2-11 in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference while the host Pirates picked up their 17th win of the year to move to 17-5 overall and 8-4 in the Jayhawk Conference.

The T-Birds would connect on 40.7 percent (11-of-27) of their shots from the field in the first half including a five-of-10 (50.0 percent) mark from beyond the arc, but be blitzed by a 24-for-40 (60.0 percent) showing from Independence which included a 10-for-18 (55.6 percent) three-point shooting performance. For the game, CCCC would go 24-of-63 (38.1 percent) from the floor and hit 24-of-29 (82.8 percent) of their attempts from the charity stripe but be hurt by 17 turnovers while forcing just six by the Pirates.

Three players managed to reach double-figures for the T-Birds, led by 12 points each from guards&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/bios/lewis_jay_5qzr" target="_blank">Jay Lewis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/bios/sims_dj_26mw" target="_blank">DJ Sims</a>.&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/bios/agee_akene_w6n0" target="_blank">Akene Agee</a>&nbsp;would also find his way into double figures, scoring 10 points in just over 13 minutes of action. Independence would have six players reach double-figures, including a game-high 33 points from Demetric Horton who would hit on nine threes. ICC would also hold a 47-42 rebounding advantage and record the only three blocks in the game.

One game remains in the first go-around through the KJCCC East Division for Cloud County, concluding on Wednesday at 8 p.m. with a home game against Neosho County Community College. Neosho is 8-12 overall this year and 4-7 heading into a home game against Coffeyville Community College on Saturday night.

INDEPENDENCE – A 60 percent first-half shooting performance by host Independence Community College would be too much to overcome for the Cloud County Community College men's basketball team in a 114-80 defeat in Independence, Kansas on Saturday.With the loss, Cloud County falls to 8-14 overall and 2-11 in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference while the host Pirates picked up their 17th win of the year to move to 17-5 overall and 8-4 in the Jayhawk Conference.The T-Birds would connect on 40.7 percent (11-of-27) of their shots from the field in the first half including a five-of-10 (50.0 percent) mark from beyond the arc, but be blitzed by a 24-for-40 (60.0 percent) showing from Independence which included a 10-for-18 (55.6 percent) three-point shooting performance. For the game, CCCC would go 24-of-63 (38.1 percent) from the floor and hit 24-of-29 (82.8 percent) of their attempts from the charity stripe but be hurt by 17 turnovers while forcing just six by the Pirates.Three players managed to reach double-figures for the T-Birds, led by 12 points each from guards&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/bios/lewis_jay_5qzr" target="_blank">Jay Lewis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/bios/sims_dj_26mw" target="_blank">DJ Sims</a>.&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mbkb/2019-20/bios/agee_akene_w6n0" target="_blank">Akene Agee</a>&nbsp;would also find his way into double figures, scoring 10 points in just over 13 minutes of action. Independence would have six players reach double-figures, including a game-high 33 points from Demetric Horton who would hit on nine threes. ICC would also hold a 47-42 rebounding advantage and record the only three blocks in the game.What's next?One game remains in the first go-around through the KJCCC East Division for Cloud County, concluding on Wednesday at 8 p.m. with a home game against Neosho County Community College. Neosho is 8-12 overall this year and 4-7 heading into a home game against Coffeyville Community College on Saturday night.

Sharp-shooting Pirates too much for T-Bird men



KEARNEY, Neb. - 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling turned in a 1-2 record at the eighth annual Midwest Duals Saturday, defeating Northwest Kansas Tech before a pair of narrow defeats against Chadron State and No. 23 Northern State. The Tigers' dual record now sits at 4-4 on the year.

<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/e3859611-2663-442d-94da-888e613d090d?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">A.J. Cooper</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/616244f3-950f-4050-bf98-f7e2f7e8701e?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Aryus Jones</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ba73b282-09e1-421c-aea9-60b6b5da02a3?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;all finished the day a perfect 3-0, with No. 2&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/1d8011c6-38ab-4751-b3c8-09d0eccb87c7?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;turning in a 2-0 record to go along with a win via forfeit. All three of Cooper's victories were via pin.

The Tigers opened the day with a big 34-16 win over Northwest Kansas Tech thanks in large part to three Maverick forfeits. Fort Hays State came away victorious in four of the seven matches thanks to wins from Verhaeghe, Jones,&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/de8ea776-6d77-4cca-b53d-ca39869b9f69?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;and Cooper.

Fort Hays State fell behind 10-0 against Chadron State and could never quite come back, falling 25-22. Ball got the Tigers on the board with a dominating 15-0 tech fall before&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/bb7caf66-a412-4e81-b0fb-714bfb9b6943?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;helped close the gap to 10-8 with an 8-4 decision. Verhaeghe (MD 20-8) and Jones (MD 12-1) both picked up major decision wins for the Tigers, but not before the Eagles ran away with wins at 157 and 165 pounds. Cooper finished things off with a first-period pin, but it wasn't quite enough to complete the comeback.

The Tigers found themselves in another early hole against No. 23 Northern State, trailing 11-0 after two bouts before falling 24-19. The Black and Gold came away with wins in five of the next eight matchups, but another tech fall and another pin gave the Wolves enough of an edge to seal the victory. Ball picked up another big win at 141 pounds, earning four team points with a 16-4 major decision.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4a9aa61b-8bdc-4fb0-8edd-00bed9ad08f7?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Tristan Porsch</a>&nbsp;helped the Tigers stay in it with a 7-5 win at 157 pounds before Verhaeghe (Dec 3-0) picked up his third win of the day at 174 pounds. Jones followed with his third victory of the morning before Cooper tallied his third pin of the day.

Fort Hays State returns home to continue conference action on Friday when the Tigers host No. 6 Central Oklahoma. The dual is set to begin at 7 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

#22 Fort Hays State 34, Northwest Kansas Tech 16

125 - Taly Perez over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/860cedf0-8afb-4310-be79-989fe2c86a88?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Colin Cole</a>, tech fall (20-2, 6:25)

133 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/2c991b9d-7751-4f0a-b38d-9f4519e4ca15?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Cole</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit

141 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/690d294a-61ae-4944-b81d-aa84a8b62364?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit

149 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/709bacc7-7026-4497-a764-239193a14e2e?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit

157 - James Foy over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/6f4b60d4-59ee-40d7-a70d-ca4184e1afaf?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Tristan Porsch</a>, fall (4:37)

165 - Chinges Tsermaa over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4539e834-34c6-4c89-96f1-8347618345ad?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Vajnar</a>, tech fall (18-1, 3:54)

174 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/520524b0-99b5-4ba6-8979-26626100a3fb?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Jacobi Deal, decision (6-0)

184 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/2ed37ed0-c19c-4a8c-916f-a49323ab8c39?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Jacari Deal, major decision (11-2)

197 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f6500ca0-d50c-456d-b75d-eab1bef5d180?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;over Kade Holman, decision (8-4)

285 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/21673024-f908-48d3-9ad5-4f492dfe03e6?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Umari Dixon-Gordon, fall (3:24)

Chadron State 25, #22 Fort Hays State 22

125 - Tate Stoddard over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/aafed78d-4458-4e7e-94b4-4d255d8989cf?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Colin Cole</a>, fall (2:08)

133 - Brandon Kile over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/0a55db91-f499-407a-b18b-84ac01661ad0?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Cole</a>, major decision (9-1)

141 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/6eb1254e-0832-4885-934b-32f4227f5658?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;over Joseph Ritzen, tech fall (15-0, 4:02)

149 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/72b4ed7a-5be2-4009-94aa-234de5cb95a3?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;over Chance Karst, decision (8-4)

157 - Chase Clasen over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/d081bfdd-38fe-4174-a124-9644a5cef1a7?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Josh Lenker</a>, tech fall (18-2, 4:03)

165 - Tate Allison over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f6dfc627-bcdd-432d-9f6a-51d71a45e0e6?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Vajnar</a>, major decision (10-2)

174 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/95097a3a-7bfb-4ed2-942d-e7b86058f501?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Gavin Eason, major decision (20-8)

184 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/436114f0-e977-422d-8c50-388cdba58719?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Terry Winstead, major decision (12-1)

197 - Wade French over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/e5ed7977-6533-46e1-9511-e6d17a5722da?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Tyler Boone</a>, fall (1:37)

285 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/d22c928a-5bfe-4fae-9ef1-d9285b6c3ac1?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Mason Watt, fall (2:58)

#23 Northern State 24, #22 Fort Hays State 19

125 - Landen Fischer over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/5fc42ad2-d23e-47fe-8024-8d71433cf3b5?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Colin Cole</a>, major decision (18-7)

133 - Dayne Morton over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/947cf171-1bd2-451e-bbce-fbbacac7522d?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Mason Turner</a>, fall (2:52)

141 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/9b9c0af0-0074-4091-8198-30f8b1ee8f7f?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;over Kenny Jones, major decision (16-4)

149 - Caden Moore over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/2a926da1-df6c-48a7-826d-817ec391c69d?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Anthony Scantlin</a>, decision (5-3)

157 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/64e0a2e4-b795-4f70-a3bf-62181d45606a?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Tristan Porsch</a>&nbsp;over Walker Carr, decision (7-5)

165 - James Burks over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/7594f59e-97df-4e44-9b7b-8d724f1be8cf?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Vajnar</a>, tech fall (17-2, 4:58)

174 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/7810a52b-76da-44c4-97ee-80c8a7bd50e2?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Tanner Wiese, decision (3-0)

184 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/26339684-3443-42df-96bc-374147624063?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Marcus Placide, decision (3-1)

197 - Diego Gallegos over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f3208397-82d9-4dcf-a0b4-edaebfeece42?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Jordan Davis</a>, fall (6:58)

285 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/2496372b-5734-4f9d-b427-68480b08a4d5?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Caleb Lefferdink, fall (5:00)

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KEARNEY, Neb. - 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State wrestling turned in a 1-2 record at the eighth annual Midwest Duals Saturday, defeating Northwest Kansas Tech before a pair of narrow defeats against Chadron State and No. 23 Northern State. The Tigers' dual record now sits at 4-4 on the year.<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/e3859611-2663-442d-94da-888e613d090d?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">A.J. Cooper</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/616244f3-950f-4050-bf98-f7e2f7e8701e?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Aryus Jones</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ba73b282-09e1-421c-aea9-60b6b5da02a3?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;all finished the day a perfect 3-0, with No. 2&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/1d8011c6-38ab-4751-b3c8-09d0eccb87c7?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;turning in a 2-0 record to go along with a win via forfeit. All three of Cooper's victories were via pin.The Tigers opened the day with a big 34-16 win over Northwest Kansas Tech thanks in large part to three Maverick forfeits. Fort Hays State came away victorious in four of the seven matches thanks to wins from Verhaeghe, Jones,&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/de8ea776-6d77-4cca-b53d-ca39869b9f69?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;and Cooper.Fort Hays State fell behind 10-0 against Chadron State and could never quite come back, falling 25-22. Ball got the Tigers on the board with a dominating 15-0 tech fall before&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/bb7caf66-a412-4e81-b0fb-714bfb9b6943?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;helped close the gap to 10-8 with an 8-4 decision. Verhaeghe (MD 20-8) and Jones (MD 12-1) both picked up major decision wins for the Tigers, but not before the Eagles ran away with wins at 157 and 165 pounds. Cooper finished things off with a first-period pin, but it wasn't quite enough to complete the comeback.The Tigers found themselves in another early hole against No. 23 Northern State, trailing 11-0 after two bouts before falling 24-19. The Black and Gold came away with wins in five of the next eight matchups, but another tech fall and another pin gave the Wolves enough of an edge to seal the victory. Ball picked up another big win at 141 pounds, earning four team points with a 16-4 major decision.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4a9aa61b-8bdc-4fb0-8edd-00bed9ad08f7?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Tristan Porsch</a>&nbsp;helped the Tigers stay in it with a 7-5 win at 157 pounds before Verhaeghe (Dec 3-0) picked up his third win of the day at 174 pounds. Jones followed with his third victory of the morning before Cooper tallied his third pin of the day.Fort Hays State returns home to continue conference action on Friday when the Tigers host No. 6 Central Oklahoma. The dual is set to begin at 7 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.#22 Fort Hays State 34, Northwest Kansas Tech 16125 - Taly Perez over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/860cedf0-8afb-4310-be79-989fe2c86a88?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Colin Cole</a>, tech fall (20-2, 6:25)133 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/2c991b9d-7751-4f0a-b38d-9f4519e4ca15?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Cole</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit141 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/690d294a-61ae-4944-b81d-aa84a8b62364?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit149 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/709bacc7-7026-4497-a764-239193a14e2e?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;wins via forfeit157 - James Foy over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/6f4b60d4-59ee-40d7-a70d-ca4184e1afaf?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Tristan Porsch</a>, fall (4:37)165 - Chinges Tsermaa over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4539e834-34c6-4c89-96f1-8347618345ad?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Vajnar</a>, tech fall (18-1, 3:54)174 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/520524b0-99b5-4ba6-8979-26626100a3fb?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Jacobi Deal, decision (6-0)184 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/2ed37ed0-c19c-4a8c-916f-a49323ab8c39?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Jacari Deal, major decision (11-2)197 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f6500ca0-d50c-456d-b75d-eab1bef5d180?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Jordan Davis</a>&nbsp;over Kade Holman, decision (8-4)285 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/21673024-f908-48d3-9ad5-4f492dfe03e6?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Umari Dixon-Gordon, fall (3:24)Chadron State 25, #22 Fort Hays State 22125 - Tate Stoddard over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/aafed78d-4458-4e7e-94b4-4d255d8989cf?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Colin Cole</a>, fall (2:08)133 - Brandon Kile over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/0a55db91-f499-407a-b18b-84ac01661ad0?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Cole</a>, major decision (9-1)141 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/6eb1254e-0832-4885-934b-32f4227f5658?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;over Joseph Ritzen, tech fall (15-0, 4:02)149 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/72b4ed7a-5be2-4009-94aa-234de5cb95a3?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Anthony Scantlin</a>&nbsp;over Chance Karst, decision (8-4)157 - Chase Clasen over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/d081bfdd-38fe-4174-a124-9644a5cef1a7?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Josh Lenker</a>, tech fall (18-2, 4:03)165 - Tate Allison over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f6dfc627-bcdd-432d-9f6a-51d71a45e0e6?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Vajnar</a>, major decision (10-2)174 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/95097a3a-7bfb-4ed2-942d-e7b86058f501?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Gavin Eason, major decision (20-8)184 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/436114f0-e977-422d-8c50-388cdba58719?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Terry Winstead, major decision (12-1)197 - Wade French over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/e5ed7977-6533-46e1-9511-e6d17a5722da?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Tyler Boone</a>, fall (1:37)285 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/d22c928a-5bfe-4fae-9ef1-d9285b6c3ac1?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Mason Watt, fall (2:58)#23 Northern State 24, #22 Fort Hays State 19125 - Landen Fischer over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/5fc42ad2-d23e-47fe-8024-8d71433cf3b5?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Colin Cole</a>, major decision (18-7)133 - Dayne Morton over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/947cf171-1bd2-451e-bbce-fbbacac7522d?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Mason Turner</a>, fall (2:52)141 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/9b9c0af0-0074-4091-8198-30f8b1ee8f7f?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Brandon Ball</a>&nbsp;over Kenny Jones, major decision (16-4)149 - Caden Moore over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/2a926da1-df6c-48a7-826d-817ec391c69d?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Anthony Scantlin</a>, decision (5-3)157 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/64e0a2e4-b795-4f70-a3bf-62181d45606a?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Tristan Porsch</a>&nbsp;over Walker Carr, decision (7-5)165 - James Burks over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/7594f59e-97df-4e44-9b7b-8d724f1be8cf?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Conrad Vajnar</a>, tech fall (17-2, 4:58)174 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/7810a52b-76da-44c4-97ee-80c8a7bd50e2?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Marty Verhaeghe</a>&nbsp;over Tanner Wiese, decision (3-0)184 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/26339684-3443-42df-96bc-374147624063?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Aryus Jones</a>&nbsp;over Marcus Placide, decision (3-1)197 - Diego Gallegos over&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f3208397-82d9-4dcf-a0b4-edaebfeece42?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">Jordan Davis</a>, fall (6:58)285 -&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/2496372b-5734-4f9d-b427-68480b08a4d5?elinkdata=144187" target="_blank">A.J. Cooper</a>&nbsp;over Caleb Lefferdink, fall (5:00)

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No. 22 wrestling picks up one win at Midwest Duals

INDEPENDENCE – Facing a one-point halftime deficit, the Cloud County Community College women's basketball team would be unable to withstand scoring droughts in both the third and fourth quarters as part of a 77-51 road loss at Independence Community College on Saturday.

Cloud County is now 9-14 overall and 4-9 in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference while the host Pirates remain in third place in the KJCCC East Division while improving to 10-9 overall and 7-5 in conference action.

A slow start by the T-Birds would see ICC open a 21-12 lead after one quarter of action, but a strong second quarter by CCCC would see Cloud County outscore Independence 18-10 and cut a nine-point deficit down to one at the break. The offense for the T-Birds would struggle to produce points in the second half, with only 21 total points being scored by Cloud County in the final 20 minutes of action while the Pirates would score 24 in the third and 22 in the fourth to break the game open and pull away for the victory.

The offensive struggles for Cloud County would be seen from an 18-of-59 (30.5 percent) shooting percentage from the field as the T-Birds would only hit on three-of-13 (23.1 percent) of their threes. All three treys that the T-Birds would hit would come in the first half of the game as the Pirates would hit on five of their seven total triples in the second half as part of a 42.9 percent (27-for-63) outing from the field.

Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wbkb/2019-20/bios/ostenson_lydia_9y9v" target="_blank">Lydia Ostenson</a>&nbsp;would be the lone player for CCCC in double-figures, scoring 11 points off the bench thanks to an eight-of-10 performance at the free throw line while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wbkb/2019-20/bios/martin_faith_hogc" target="_blank">Faith Martin</a>&nbsp;would add nine points and four rebounds off the bench. Independence would be led by a game-high 23 points and 13 rebounds from Brittany Reeves while Maisa Marcal and Elizabeth Esan would both score 11 points.

Cloud County will take the court just once next week, playing host to Neosho County Community College for a 6 p.m. contest on Wednesday. Neosho is 6-12 overall and 1-10 in the KJCCC ahead of a home game against Coffeyville on Saturday night.

INDEPENDENCE – Facing a one-point halftime deficit, the Cloud County Community College women's basketball team would be unable to withstand scoring droughts in both the third and fourth quarters as part of a 77-51 road loss at Independence Community College on Saturday.Cloud County is now 9-14 overall and 4-9 in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference while the host Pirates remain in third place in the KJCCC East Division while improving to 10-9 overall and 7-5 in conference action.A slow start by the T-Birds would see ICC open a 21-12 lead after one quarter of action, but a strong second quarter by CCCC would see Cloud County outscore Independence 18-10 and cut a nine-point deficit down to one at the break. The offense for the T-Birds would struggle to produce points in the second half, with only 21 total points being scored by Cloud County in the final 20 minutes of action while the Pirates would score 24 in the third and 22 in the fourth to break the game open and pull away for the victory.The offensive struggles for Cloud County would be seen from an 18-of-59 (30.5 percent) shooting percentage from the field as the T-Birds would only hit on three-of-13 (23.1 percent) of their threes. All three treys that the T-Birds would hit would come in the first half of the game as the Pirates would hit on five of their seven total triples in the second half as part of a 42.9 percent (27-for-63) outing from the field.Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wbkb/2019-20/bios/ostenson_lydia_9y9v" target="_blank">Lydia Ostenson</a>&nbsp;would be the lone player for CCCC in double-figures, scoring 11 points off the bench thanks to an eight-of-10 performance at the free throw line while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wbkb/2019-20/bios/martin_faith_hogc" target="_blank">Faith Martin</a>&nbsp;would add nine points and four rebounds off the bench. Independence would be led by a game-high 23 points and 13 rebounds from Brittany Reeves while Maisa Marcal and Elizabeth Esan would both score 11 points.What's next?Cloud County will take the court just once next week, playing host to Neosho County Community College for a 6 p.m. contest on Wednesday. Neosho is 6-12 overall and 1-10 in the KJCCC ahead of a home game against Coffeyville on Saturday night.

Cloud County women drop 77-51 road contest at Independence



MARYVILLE, Mo. - Northwest Missouri State hit a flurry of 3-point field goals early on its way to 16 for the game in an 83-57 blowout over Fort Hays State. The No. 2 ranked Bearcats improved to 18-1 overall, 8-1 in the MIAA, and extended their home-court win streak to 28 games. FHSU is now 7-11 overall, 1-9 in the MIAA.

Northwest Missouri put the game away in the first half, hitting 10 3-point field goals on its way to a 28-point lead at halftime of 47-19. The Bearcats shot 60.7 percent from the field, including 52.6 percent beyond the 3-point line. The Bearcats limited the Tigers to a 1-of-10 effort beyond the 3-point line in the opening half.

FHSU outscored NWMSU 38-36 in the second half, but the first half damage was too much to overcome. The Tigers brought the Bearcat lead down to 21 by opening the second half on a 12-5 run, but that was as close as they could get after halftime. The Tigers shot 53.8 percent from the field and 60 percent beyond the 3-point line after the break.

<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ffa23f71-2e88-47d3-873d-e72741a0acf4?elinkdata=144155" target="_blank">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 12 points, scoring 10 after halftime.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/cc2f40e0-a9ab-4493-acea-1e7764dabb85?elinkdata=144155" target="_blank">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;also reached double figures with 11 and a team-high seven rebounds.

All five Bearcat starters reached double figures in scoring led with 16 from both Diego Bernard and Luke Waters. Overall, they had six in double figures as Ryan Welty added 15 off the bench all on 3-point field goals.

The Tigers get ready to face Kansas Wesleyan in a non-conference game on Monday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Originally scheduled for Dec. 15, the game was postponed due to inclement weather. Printed tickets for the game dated Dec. 15, 2019 are still valid on Monday. Fans that no longer have their tickets from last month can call the FHSU Athletics office at (785) 628-4050 to have their tickets reprinted. Reissued tickets can be picked up in the athletics office, Cunningham 138, on Monday or can be left at will call prior to the game.



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MARYVILLE, Mo. - Northwest Missouri State hit a flurry of 3-point field goals early on its way to 16 for the game in an 83-57 blowout over Fort Hays State. The No. 2 ranked Bearcats improved to 18-1 overall, 8-1 in the MIAA, and extended their home-court win streak to 28 games. FHSU is now 7-11 overall, 1-9 in the MIAA.Northwest Missouri put the game away in the first half, hitting 10 3-point field goals on its way to a 28-point lead at halftime of 47-19. The Bearcats shot 60.7 percent from the field, including 52.6 percent beyond the 3-point line. The Bearcats limited the Tigers to a 1-of-10 effort beyond the 3-point line in the opening half.FHSU outscored NWMSU 38-36 in the second half, but the first half damage was too much to overcome. The Tigers brought the Bearcat lead down to 21 by opening the second half on a 12-5 run, but that was as close as they could get after halftime. The Tigers shot 53.8 percent from the field and 60 percent beyond the 3-point line after the break.<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ffa23f71-2e88-47d3-873d-e72741a0acf4?elinkdata=144155" target="_blank">Alvin Thompson</a>&nbsp;led the Tigers with 12 points, scoring 10 after halftime.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/cc2f40e0-a9ab-4493-acea-1e7764dabb85?elinkdata=144155" target="_blank">Jared Vitztum</a>&nbsp;also reached double figures with 11 and a team-high seven rebounds.All five Bearcat starters reached double figures in scoring led with 16 from both Diego Bernard and Luke Waters. Overall, they had six in double figures as Ryan Welty added 15 off the bench all on 3-point field goals.The Tigers get ready to face Kansas Wesleyan in a non-conference game on Monday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Originally scheduled for Dec. 15, the game was postponed due to inclement weather. Printed tickets for the game dated Dec. 15, 2019 are still valid on Monday. Fans that no longer have their tickets from last month can call the FHSU Athletics office at (785) 628-4050 to have their tickets reprinted. Reissued tickets can be picked up in the athletics office, Cunningham 138, on Monday or can be left at will call prior to the game.

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No. 2 Bearcats too much for Tigers in Maryville

By KATIE WINDHAM The Associated Press

Kira Lewis Jr. scored 26 points and Alabama earned another win for the SEC in the SEC/Big 12 challenge, beating Kansas State 77-74. 

A 14-0 Alabama run in the second half extended the lead to 16 for the Crimson Tide, but the Wildcats responded with a 15-2 run eventually cut the deficit to one. Lewis made back-to-back baskets on the next two Alabama possessions, and Alabama never relinquished the lead. 

All five starters for Alabama finished in double figures. 

Cartier Diarra led the Wildcats with 17 points.

By KATIE WINDHAM The Associated PressKira Lewis Jr. scored 26 points and Alabama earned another win for the SEC in the SEC/Big 12 challenge, beating Kansas State 77-74. A 14-0 Alabama run in the second half extended the lead to 16 for the Crimson Tide, but the Wildcats responded with a 15-2 run eventually cut the deficit to one. Lewis made back-to-back baskets on the next two Alabama possessions, and Alabama never relinquished the lead. All five starters for Alabama finished in double figures. Cartier Diarra led the Wildcats with 17 points.

Lewis sends Alabama past Kansas State in 77-74 win



MARYVILLE, Mo. - The 10th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team bounced back from a slow start to pick up a 70-59 win over Northwest Missouri State on Saturday. 

The Tigers (16-3, 7-3 MIAA) took advantage of 31 trips to the free-throw line, burying a season-high 26 free throws in the come-from-behind victory.

The Bearcats (8-10, 3-6 MIAA) led by as many as eight in the first half after limiting FHSU to a shooting percentage of 32.1 percent (9-of-28) before halftime.

Fort Hays State quickly made up for its slow start after the break, knocking down six of its first eight shots in the third quarter.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f74ac43b-4d37-4d03-bbe0-27d04989f930?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Kacey Kennett</a>&nbsp;opened the second half with a pair of layups in the first minute and added a pair of free throws four minutes later to give the Tigers their first lead since the first quarter.

Northwest momentarily tied things up at 36 midway through the third quarter before a bucket from&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4ca644c0-d908-4197-9b1f-b6805c5079c6?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;pushed the Tigers in front for good. A layup from&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ce7d8784-1998-4100-9d94-dea684c5e1db?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Taylor Rolfs</a>&nbsp;later in the third pushed the Tiger run to 17-4 to open the second half, turning a seven-point deficit into a six-point lead in just six minutes.

The Tigers carried a five-point edge into the fourth, 50-45, before scoring the first six points of the final frame to build the lead to double figures. The Bearcats fought back to close within five late in the game, but a perfect 10-for-10 effort from the charity stripe over the final two minutes, 20 seconds helped the Tigers secure the victory.

After missing four free throws before halftime (5-for-9), Fort Hays State was nearly perfect over the second half, knocking down 21-of-22 from the line.

Fort Hays State dominated on the boards, outrebounding the Bearcats 39-24. The Tigers used 12 offensive rebounds to create 14 second-chance points while limiting Northwest to just four second-chance points. FHSU finished the game shooting 40.4 percent (21-for-52) from the floor thanks to a 50 percent effort after halftime (12-of-24).

Hobbs led the team with a season-high 22 points after knocking down 9-of-10 from the line while adding five assists. Kennett tallied 16 points thanks to a perfect 10-for-10 day from the line, the most makes without a miss for a Tiger in nearly five years (<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/33a7b1a9-dd07-46ff-b7c5-fed0bafc9d26?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Beth Bohuslavsky</a>&nbsp;14-for-14 &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/47553b05-2dee-4429-84f8-58f8ea26d646?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Kate Lehman</a>&nbsp;12-of-12 vs Washburn, 2/18/15).

Rolfs added 15 points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/a3ff7005-8175-4f8e-98ec-0c6027578102?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Belle Barbieri</a>&nbsp;grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds, with&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ae6fe6f4-af6c-4343-b995-db369e98697b?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Cydney Bergmann</a>&nbsp;totaling a career-best eight boards.

The Tigers return home for three straight contests starting next weekend when they host rival Nebraska-Kearney. First tip on&nbsp; Feb. 1 is set for 2 p.m.



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MARYVILLE, Mo. - The 10th-ranked Fort Hays State women's basketball team bounced back from a slow start to pick up a 70-59 win over Northwest Missouri State on Saturday. The Tigers (16-3, 7-3 MIAA) took advantage of 31 trips to the free-throw line, burying a season-high 26 free throws in the come-from-behind victory.The Bearcats (8-10, 3-6 MIAA) led by as many as eight in the first half after limiting FHSU to a shooting percentage of 32.1 percent (9-of-28) before halftime.Fort Hays State quickly made up for its slow start after the break, knocking down six of its first eight shots in the third quarter.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/f74ac43b-4d37-4d03-bbe0-27d04989f930?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Kacey Kennett</a>&nbsp;opened the second half with a pair of layups in the first minute and added a pair of free throws four minutes later to give the Tigers their first lead since the first quarter.Northwest momentarily tied things up at 36 midway through the third quarter before a bucket from&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/4ca644c0-d908-4197-9b1f-b6805c5079c6?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Jaden Hobbs</a>&nbsp;pushed the Tigers in front for good. A layup from&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ce7d8784-1998-4100-9d94-dea684c5e1db?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Taylor Rolfs</a>&nbsp;later in the third pushed the Tiger run to 17-4 to open the second half, turning a seven-point deficit into a six-point lead in just six minutes.The Tigers carried a five-point edge into the fourth, 50-45, before scoring the first six points of the final frame to build the lead to double figures. The Bearcats fought back to close within five late in the game, but a perfect 10-for-10 effort from the charity stripe over the final two minutes, 20 seconds helped the Tigers secure the victory.After missing four free throws before halftime (5-for-9), Fort Hays State was nearly perfect over the second half, knocking down 21-of-22 from the line.Fort Hays State dominated on the boards, outrebounding the Bearcats 39-24. The Tigers used 12 offensive rebounds to create 14 second-chance points while limiting Northwest to just four second-chance points. FHSU finished the game shooting 40.4 percent (21-for-52) from the floor thanks to a 50 percent effort after halftime (12-of-24).Hobbs led the team with a season-high 22 points after knocking down 9-of-10 from the line while adding five assists. Kennett tallied 16 points thanks to a perfect 10-for-10 day from the line, the most makes without a miss for a Tiger in nearly five years (<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/33a7b1a9-dd07-46ff-b7c5-fed0bafc9d26?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Beth Bohuslavsky</a>&nbsp;14-for-14 &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/47553b05-2dee-4429-84f8-58f8ea26d646?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Kate Lehman</a>&nbsp;12-of-12 vs Washburn, 2/18/15).Rolfs added 15 points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals.&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/a3ff7005-8175-4f8e-98ec-0c6027578102?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Belle Barbieri</a>&nbsp;grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds, with&nbsp;<a href="http://fhsuathletics.com/services/go.ashx/ae6fe6f4-af6c-4343-b995-db369e98697b?elinkdata=144123" target="_blank">Cydney Bergmann</a>&nbsp;totaling a career-best eight boards.The Tigers return home for three straight contests starting next weekend when they host rival Nebraska-Kearney. First tip on&nbsp; Feb. 1 is set for 2 p.m.

No. 10 Tiger women rally in second half to best Bearcats

By MADDY TANNAHILL Associated Press

Devon Dotson scored 22 points, Udoka Azubuike added 18 and No. 3 Kansas beat Tennessee 74-68 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. 

Azubuike was the lone big man for the Jayhawks after Silvio De Sousa was suspended 12 games and David McCormack banned five for their roles in a brawl Tuesday against Kansas State. Azubuike overcame early foul trouble to finish with 11 rebounds and four blocks. 

Yves Pons led the Volunteers with 24 points

By MADDY TANNAHILL Associated PressDevon Dotson scored 22 points, Udoka Azubuike added 18 and No. 3 Kansas beat Tennessee 74-68 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Azubuike was the lone big man for the Jayhawks after Silvio De Sousa was suspended 12 games and David McCormack banned five for their roles in a brawl Tuesday against Kansas State. Azubuike overcame early foul trouble to finish with 11 rebounds and four blocks. Yves Pons led the Volunteers with 24 points

Dotson, Azubuike lift No. 3 Kansas over Tennessee 74-68

MARYSVILLE, M0. – Led by a school-record performance from sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/kenyi_santino_akrn" target="_blank">Santino Kenyi</a>&nbsp;in the 1,000 meters, the Cloud County Community College men's and women's track and field teams would kick off the weekend by competing on day one of the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Open in Marysville, Mo., on Friday.

Kenyi's school-record would come in at a time of 2:26.18 which also represents the best time ran in the NJCAA this season and a national qualifying mark to win the 34-runner event.

It would be a pair of near misses on the women's side as the Cloud County 4x800 meter relay team consisting of&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/harcum_tanya_8ynb" target="_blank">Tanya Harcum</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/johnson_kya_68j1" target="_blank">Kya Johnson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/samuels_shackera_j2p3" target="_blank">Shackera Samuels</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/mbenoun_maryse_jzdo" target="_blank">Maryse Mbenoun</a>&nbsp;ran a time of 10:04.75, just missing out on a national qualifying time of 10:04.27. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/jebose_sophie_oyf6" target="_blank">Sophie Jebose</a>&nbsp;would also just fall shy of a national qualifying mark in the pole vault, putting up a mark of 3.07 meters (10 ft. – 0.75 in.) which fell just 0.75 inches shy of the needed mark to qualify for the national meet (3.09 meters).

Other results on Friday for the T-Bird men saw&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/cade_marcquiece_u05q" target="_blank">Marcquiece Cade</a>&nbsp;lead a group of five CCCC runners in the 200 meters to take third with a time of 23.23 while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/hernandez_andres_k88i" target="_blank">Andres Hernandez</a>&nbsp;took fourth with a time of 23.30. Other results in the 200 meters saw&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/lukava_davit_9jf6" target="_blank">Davit Lukava</a>&nbsp;(23.76),&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/macklin_samuel_d6sh" target="_blank">Samuel Macklin</a>&nbsp;(24.11), and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/taylor_chanler_nzwl" target="_blank">Chanler Taylor</a>&nbsp;(24.21) all put up season-best times in the event. Cloud County would also get a top-eight finish from&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/geta_habtamu_2p8j" target="_blank">Habtamu Geta</a>&nbsp;in the 5,000 meters as the freshman took sixth with a time of 15:47.07.

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MARYSVILLE, M0. – Led by a school-record performance from sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/kenyi_santino_akrn" target="_blank">Santino Kenyi</a>&nbsp;in the 1,000 meters, the Cloud County Community College men's and women's track and field teams would kick off the weekend by competing on day one of the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Open in Marysville, Mo., on Friday.Kenyi's school-record would come in at a time of 2:26.18 which also represents the best time ran in the NJCAA this season and a national qualifying mark to win the 34-runner event.It would be a pair of near misses on the women's side as the Cloud County 4x800 meter relay team consisting of&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/harcum_tanya_8ynb" target="_blank">Tanya Harcum</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/johnson_kya_68j1" target="_blank">Kya Johnson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/samuels_shackera_j2p3" target="_blank">Shackera Samuels</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/mbenoun_maryse_jzdo" target="_blank">Maryse Mbenoun</a>&nbsp;ran a time of 10:04.75, just missing out on a national qualifying time of 10:04.27. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wtrack/2019-20/bios/jebose_sophie_oyf6" target="_blank">Sophie Jebose</a>&nbsp;would also just fall shy of a national qualifying mark in the pole vault, putting up a mark of 3.07 meters (10 ft. – 0.75 in.) which fell just 0.75 inches shy of the needed mark to qualify for the national meet (3.09 meters).Other results on Friday for the T-Bird men saw&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/cade_marcquiece_u05q" target="_blank">Marcquiece Cade</a>&nbsp;lead a group of five CCCC runners in the 200 meters to take third with a time of 23.23 while&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/hernandez_andres_k88i" target="_blank">Andres Hernandez</a>&nbsp;took fourth with a time of 23.30. Other results in the 200 meters saw&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/lukava_davit_9jf6" target="_blank">Davit Lukava</a>&nbsp;(23.76),&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/macklin_samuel_d6sh" target="_blank">Samuel Macklin</a>&nbsp;(24.11), and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/taylor_chanler_nzwl" target="_blank">Chanler Taylor</a>&nbsp;(24.21) all put up season-best times in the event. Cloud County would also get a top-eight finish from&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/mtrack/2019-20/bios/geta_habtamu_2p8j" target="_blank">Habtamu Geta</a>&nbsp;in the 5,000 meters as the freshman took sixth with a time of 15:47.07.--<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com">cloudtbirds.com</a>--

Cloud's Kenyi sets school-record in 1,000 meters



HAYS -- After icy conditions prevented Kansas Wesleyan from making the trip to play the Fort Hays State men's basketball team last month, the Tigers and Coyotes set a make-up date of Monday. First tip in the non-conference clash is set for 7 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.

Printed tickets for the game dated Dec. 15, 2019, are still valid and will be accepted at the door on Monday.

Fans that no longer have their tickets from last month can call the athletics office at (785) 628-4050 to have their tickets reprinted. Reissued tickets can be picked up in the athletics office, Cunningham 138, or can be left at will call.

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HAYS -- After icy conditions prevented Kansas Wesleyan from making the trip to play the Fort Hays State men's basketball team last month, the Tigers and Coyotes set a make-up date of Monday. First tip in the non-conference clash is set for 7 p.m. inside Gross Memorial Coliseum.Printed tickets for the game dated Dec. 15, 2019, are still valid and will be accepted at the door on Monday.Fans that no longer have their tickets from last month can call the athletics office at (785) 628-4050 to have their tickets reprinted. Reissued tickets can be picked up in the athletics office, Cunningham 138, or can be left at will call.

FHSU men's basketball hosts KWU Monday

KEARNEY, Neb. – Picking up two wins in three duals, the number 25-ranked Cloud County Community College wrestling team would finish the week on a high note at the University of Nebraska Kearney Midwest Duals at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Neb., on Friday.

The T-Birds would drop their opening dual of the day to number six nationally-ranked Northeast Oklahoma A&amp;M by a score of 52-3, but bounce back with a 28-18 win over York College and a 31-22 showing against Otero Junior College.

CCCC's opening dual of the day would prove to be an uphill battle from the start as the Golden Norsemen would send out six ranked wrestlers in the eight contested matches as the T-Birds would have open weight classes at 125 pounds and 285 pounds. Northeast Oklahoma A&amp;M would manage to win seven of the eight matches that took place, while Cloud County would get a win at 165 pounds from sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/jiner_quentin_2c0r" target="_blank">Quentin Jiner</a>. Jiner would earn an 11-7 decision over Nolan Saale in what would wind up being the only points of the dual scored by CCCC.

Cloud County would have to dig themselves out of an early hole as the Panthers would get six points from an open weight class at 125 pounds and add a 14-10 decision at 133 pounds to go along with a 9-4 decision at 141 pounds to go up 12-0 after three matches.&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/normandin_nate_kcjy" target="_blank">Nate Normandin</a>&nbsp;would get the T-Birds on the board in relatively quick fashion by earning a 34 second pin over Corey Parsons at 149 pounds, and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/hauck_tristin_xcxg" target="_blank">Tristin Hauck</a>&nbsp;would bounce back from a loss in the first dual to earn a 7-0 decision at 157 pounds. CCCC would tie the dual with a 7-2 decision from&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/mann_kobryn_pmka" target="_blank">Kobryn Mann</a>&nbsp;at 165 pounds and take lead thanks to a pin in 2:33 from Jiner at 174 pounds. A pin from&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/sterling_micah_oweu" target="_blank">Micah Sterling</a>&nbsp;at 184 pounds would put Cloud County up 24-12 with one contested match remaining against York College, with&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/murry_kevin_bi11" target="_blank">Kevin Murry</a>&nbsp;taking a 14-4 major decision to finish off a 28-18 victory as the Panthers would take 285 pounds via open weight.

The Rattlers would have three open weight classes (141 pounds, 174 pounds, 197 pounds) that Cloud County would be able to fill while the T-Birds would see Otero fill each of their two open weights (125 pounds, 285 pounds), putting the score at 18-12 in favor of CCCC with the five contested matches remaining. Otero would get an 11-2 major decision at 133 pounds, but Normandin would get the T-Birds a victory at 149 pounds with a 9-5 decision. Hauck would follow with a pin at 157 pounds in 1:21 and Jiner added a major decision by score of 8-0 at 165 pounds to seal the dual for CCCC. Otero would win the only other contested match with Nick Ponce defeating Sterling by way of pin at 184 pounds as Cloud County earned the 31-22 victory.

Cloud County hits the road and heads the west to Goodland to take on Northwest Kansas Technical College in Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference action at 6 p.m. (MST) on Wednesday. The dual will be the only action of the week for the T-Birds next week as CCCC will begin preparations for the final month of the season.

KEARNEY, Neb. – Picking up two wins in three duals, the number 25-ranked Cloud County Community College wrestling team would finish the week on a high note at the University of Nebraska Kearney Midwest Duals at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Neb., on Friday.The T-Birds would drop their opening dual of the day to number six nationally-ranked Northeast Oklahoma A&amp;M by a score of 52-3, but bounce back with a 28-18 win over York College and a 31-22 showing against Otero Junior College.Against NEOCCCC's opening dual of the day would prove to be an uphill battle from the start as the Golden Norsemen would send out six ranked wrestlers in the eight contested matches as the T-Birds would have open weight classes at 125 pounds and 285 pounds. Northeast Oklahoma A&amp;M would manage to win seven of the eight matches that took place, while Cloud County would get a win at 165 pounds from sophomore&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/jiner_quentin_2c0r" target="_blank">Quentin Jiner</a>. Jiner would earn an 11-7 decision over Nolan Saale in what would wind up being the only points of the dual scored by CCCC.Against York CollegeCloud County would have to dig themselves out of an early hole as the Panthers would get six points from an open weight class at 125 pounds and add a 14-10 decision at 133 pounds to go along with a 9-4 decision at 141 pounds to go up 12-0 after three matches.&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/normandin_nate_kcjy" target="_blank">Nate Normandin</a>&nbsp;would get the T-Birds on the board in relatively quick fashion by earning a 34 second pin over Corey Parsons at 149 pounds, and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/hauck_tristin_xcxg" target="_blank">Tristin Hauck</a>&nbsp;would bounce back from a loss in the first dual to earn a 7-0 decision at 157 pounds. CCCC would tie the dual with a 7-2 decision from&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/mann_kobryn_pmka" target="_blank">Kobryn Mann</a>&nbsp;at 165 pounds and take lead thanks to a pin in 2:33 from Jiner at 174 pounds. A pin from&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/sterling_micah_oweu" target="_blank">Micah Sterling</a>&nbsp;at 184 pounds would put Cloud County up 24-12 with one contested match remaining against York College, with&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/sports/wrest/2019-20/bios/murry_kevin_bi11" target="_blank">Kevin Murry</a>&nbsp;taking a 14-4 major decision to finish off a 28-18 victory as the Panthers would take 285 pounds via open weight.Against Otero Junior CollegeThe Rattlers would have three open weight classes (141 pounds, 174 pounds, 197 pounds) that Cloud County would be able to fill while the T-Birds would see Otero fill each of their two open weights (125 pounds, 285 pounds), putting the score at 18-12 in favor of CCCC with the five contested matches remaining. Otero would get an 11-2 major decision at 133 pounds, but Normandin would get the T-Birds a victory at 149 pounds with a 9-5 decision. Hauck would follow with a pin at 157 pounds in 1:21 and Jiner added a major decision by score of 8-0 at 165 pounds to seal the dual for CCCC. Otero would win the only other contested match with Nick Ponce defeating Sterling by way of pin at 184 pounds as Cloud County earned the 31-22 victory.What's next?Cloud County hits the road and heads the west to Goodland to take on Northwest Kansas Technical College in Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference action at 6 p.m. (MST) on Wednesday. The dual will be the only action of the week for the T-Birds next week as CCCC will begin preparations for the final month of the season.--<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com">cloudtbirds.com</a>--

Cloud County wrestling goes 2-1 at Midwest Duals

East (Kansas City), Mo. 55, Leavenworth 54

Green Country Homeschool, Okla. 80, Chetopa 40

SM South 61, Soldan International, Mo. 36

DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Colo. 82, Hutchinson 69

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL</h2>Central Plains 48, KC Christian 18Clearwater 48, Chaparral 34Deerfield 69, Rolla 14East (Kansas City), Mo. 55, Leavenworth 54Green Country Homeschool, Okla. 80, Chetopa 40Lansing 63, SM West 54Larned 75, Ness City 42Logan 80, Palco 15Weskan 50, Golden Plains 39Baldwin TournamentConsolation SemifinalWellsville 63, KC Bishop Ward 45SemifinalAugusta 60, Bishop Seabury Academy 47Burlington TournamentConsolation SemifinalCaney Valley 52, Paola 49SemifinalRock Creek 41, Independence 40Sabetha 69, Burlington 55Canton-Galva TournamentFifth PlaceWichita Classical 51, Canton-Galva 40Seventh PlaceBennington 63, Ell-Saline 32Third PlaceSedgwick 54, Moundridge 39Centre TournamentConsolation SemifinalHerington 43, Marion 34Rural Vista 35, Wakefield 30SemifinalElyria Christian 62, Peabody-Burns 48Solomon 38, Centre 33Chanute TournamentConsolation SemifinalOlathe North 72, Chanute 66Wichita Defenders 49, Goddard 34SemifinalAndover Central 52, Emporia 50SM South 61, Soldan International, Mo. 36Chaparral TournamentConsolation SemifinalMulvane 71, Wellington 53SemifinalBelle Plaine 77, Arkansas City 66Clearwater, Mo. 48, Chaparral 34Colby TournamentConsolation SemifinalDSST: Green Valley Ranch, Colo. 82, Hutchinson 69Scott City 56, Goodland 49SemifinalHays 51, Beloit 42Pine Creek, Colo. 42, Colby 39El Dorado TournamentConsolation SemifinalEl Dorado 55, Circle 45Manhattan CHIEF 69, Wichita Trinity 61SemifinalGreat Bend 60, Kapaun Mount Carmel 52Wichita Collegiate 76, Newton 67FHL TournamentSemifinalLyndon 47, Council Grove 46Mission Valley 42, Northern Heights 41Fredonia TournamentChampionshipCherryvale 68, Iola 52Third PlaceGirard 69, Bluestem 26Halstead TournamentSemifinalCheney 62, Andale 55Haven 51, Garden Plain 45Hillsboro TournamentConsolation SemifinalEureka 57, Remington 31Republic County 33, Clay Center 30SemifinalHesston 63, Riley County 46Holcomb 45, Hillsboro 40Hoisington TournamentSemifinalHoisington 55, Ellsworth 24La Crosse 46, Ellinwood 40HPL TournamentConsolation SemifinalElkhart 66, Stanton County 58Southwestern Hts. 49, Sublette 35SemifinalLakin 68, Syracuse 50Meade 70, Cimarron 61MCL TournamentSemifinalHays-TMP-Marian 49, Hill City 45Phillipsburg 45, Ellis 41McLouth TournamentConsolation SemifinalJefferson West 50, Silver Lake 44McPherson TournamentConsolation SemifinalJunction City 67, Topeka Seaman 62McPherson 67, Wichita North 48SemifinalLawrence 67, Derby 51Wichita Bishop Carroll 75, Blue Valley 46NPL TournamentConsolationRock Hills 58, Tescott 31Seventh PlaceNatoma 52, Thunder Ridge 50ChampionshipOsborne 60, Sylvan-Lucas 43Fifth PlacePike Valley 53, Lincoln 27Third PlaceSt. John's Beloit-Tipton 47, Lakeside 33NWKL TournamentConsolation SemifinalRawlins County 39, Oberlin-Decatur 19SemifinalGreeley County 44, Quinter 33Royal Valley TournamentChapman 53, Santa Fe Trail 46Royal Valley 60, Wabaunsee 30Salina Invitational TournamentConsolation SemifinalBuhler 65, Concordia 20Salina Central 74, Liberal 61SemifinalAndover 63, Abilene 50Salina South 57, Wichita South 52SCBL TournamentConsolation SemifinalOxford 68, Flinthills 43Udall 62, South Haven 41SemifinalCaldwell 51, West Elk 35Shawnee Mission West TournamentChampionshipBV North 67, Grandview, Mo. 43Third PlaceBlue Springs South, Mo. 67, SM Northwest 63Southeast Lancer ClassicErie 49, Jayhawk Linn 36St. Paul 59, Southeast 52Spring Hill TournamentChampionshipGoddard-Eisenhower 56, Olathe South 46St Thomas Aquinas TournamentConsolationLee's Summit West, Mo. 75, Olathe East 64SemifinalLiberty North, Mo. 58, St. Thomas Aquinas 55Parsons 79, Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 48St. John TournamentSemifinalNickerson 58, St. John 46Sterling TournamentChampionshipSterling 84, Hutchinson Trinity 77, 3OTFifth PlaceSoutheast Saline 63, Smoky Valley 60, OTSeventh PlaceKingman 66, Russell 46Third PlaceLyons 73, Hugoton 56Tonganoxie TournamentSemifinalMetro Academy 59, Olathe West 45Topeka TournamentConsolation SemifinalTopeka 70, St. Mary's 50SemifinalLawrence 74, Highland Park 56Topeka West 56, Wichita Northwest 50Tournament of ChampionsConsolation SemifinalWichita East 46, Dodge City 39Wichita Heights 58, Maize 40SemifinalBishop Miege 58, Manhattan 45Wichita Campus 71, Shawnee Heights 45Valley Center TournamentConsolation SemifinalMaize South 86, Coffeyville 46Valley Center 79, Ulysses 46SemifinalSM East 83, Garden City 59Wichita Southeast 68, BV West 66<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL</h2>Bennington 61, Veritas Christian 11Blue Springs, Mo. 65, Frontenac 33Cheylin 51, Western Plains 31Golden Plains 54, Weskan 24Hutchinson Central Christian 57, Fairfield 29Lansing 49, Gardner-Edgerton 48Logan 46, Palco 33Maize South 67, Wichita Campus 46Manhattan 45, Topeka West 15McPherson 45, Circle 34Moundridge 46, Goessel 30Nemaha Central 62, Marysville 33Rolla 35, Deerfield 2Sedgwick 34, Ell-Saline 29Topeka 76, Topeka Seaman 67Washburn Rural 59, Junction City 34Wheatland-Grinnell 70, Northern Valley 21Burlington TournamentConsolation SemifinalIndependence 52, Prairie View 28Centre TournamentConsolation SemifinalElyria Christian 26, Peabody-Burns 11Herington 39, Solomon 23SemifinalMarion 40, Wakefield 38, OTRural Vista 66, Centre 40Colby TournamentSemifinalColby 52, Beloit 37Scott City 51, Goodland 37Consolation SemifinalHays 50, Highland Park 42Valley Center 73, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Colo. 8FHL TournamentSemifinalChase County 45, Mission Valley 42Fredonia TournamentChampionshipGirard 56, Cherryvale 47Third PlaceIola 30, Fredonia 23Hillsboro TournamentConsolation SemifinalClay Center 54, Remington 27Eureka 38, Republic County 35SemifinalRiley County 33, Hesston 31Hoisington TournamentSemifinalOtis-Bison 41, Victoria 26Pratt 51, Ellinwood 46MCL TournamentSemifinalPhillipsburg 51, Hoxie 45Trego 47, Smith Center 18McLouth TournamentConsolation SemifinalRiverside 55, McLouth 50NPL TournamentChampionshipThunder Ridge 71, Osborne 44ConsolationLakeside 31, Wilson 29Fifth PlaceSylvan-Lucas 41, Rock Hills 26Seventh PlaceSouthern Cloud 35, Lincoln 23Third PlaceSt. John's Beloit-Tipton 48, Pike Valley 22NWKL TournamentSemifinalRawlins County 63, Dighton 47Royal Valley TournamentChapman 54, Santa Fe Trail 37Wabaunsee 62, Royal Valley 29Salina Invitational TournamentConsolation SemifinalAndover 53, Abilene 33ConsolationSemifinalWichita West 36, Concordia 28SemifinalLiberal 51, Salina South 26Salina Central 36, Buhler 33SPIAA TournamentAshland 35, Pawnee Heights 12Sterling Invitational TournamentChampionshipHugoton 48, Lyons 34Fifth PlaceSoutheast Saline 42, Smoky Valley 36Seventh PlaceRussell 52, Kingman 47, OTThird PlaceSterling 84, Hutchinson Trinity 29TVL TournamentConsolation SemifinalClifton-Clyde 52, Doniphan West 50ConsolationLinn 54, Onaga 31SemifinalCentralia 35, Frankfort 33Valley Heights 48, Washington County 35___Some high school basketball scores provided by <a href="http://Scorestream.com">Scorestream.com</a>.

Friday prep basketball scores

It was a clean sweep for the Southeast of Saline Trojans Friday at the Sterling Invitational tournament.

The Southeast of Saline Lady Trojans beat the Smoky Valley Lady Vikings 42 to 36 to secure 5th place in the Sterling Invitational tournament.&nbsp; Lady Trojan scoring was lead by Karsyn Schlesener with 17, Keely Orr with 11, Madison Fear with 8 and Mallorie Pearson with 6.&nbsp; Leading scorer for the Lady Vikings was Ellie Brumbaugh with 14.

The Lady Trojans are 7-4 on the year and their next game is at Ellsworth Friday night January 31st.&nbsp; Pregame starting at 550pm and can be heard on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

Southeast of Saline Lady Trojan coach Shauna Smith had this to say after the game:

The Southeast of Saline Trojans beat the Smoky Valley Vikings 63 to 60, in overtime, to secure 5th place in the Sterling Invitational tournament.&nbsp; Trojan scoring was lead by Camden Spano-Lund with 15, Jaxson Gebhardt with 13, Seth Eklund with 12, Bryant Banks with 11, Eli Sawyers with 9 and Eli Harris with 3.&nbsp; Leading scorer for the Vikings was Cade Schneider with 22.

The Trojans are 8-3 on the year and their next game is Friday night in Ellsworth, January 31st.&nbsp; The Trojan game will begin right after the Lady Trojan game and can be heard on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).

Southeast of Saline Trojan Coach Bryson Flax had this to say after the game:

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 </figure>It was a clean sweep for the Southeast of Saline Trojans Friday at the Sterling Invitational tournament.The Southeast of Saline Lady Trojans beat the Smoky Valley Lady Vikings 42 to 36 to secure 5th place in the Sterling Invitational tournament.&nbsp; Lady Trojan scoring was lead by Karsyn Schlesener with 17, Keely Orr with 11, Madison Fear with 8 and Mallorie Pearson with 6.&nbsp; Leading scorer for the Lady Vikings was Ellie Brumbaugh with 14.The Lady Trojans are 7-4 on the year and their next game is at Ellsworth Friday night January 31st.&nbsp; Pregame starting at 550pm and can be heard on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).Southeast of Saline Lady Trojan coach Shauna Smith had this to say after the game:<div><iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749040844&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe></div>The Southeast of Saline Trojans beat the Smoky Valley Vikings 63 to 60, in overtime, to secure 5th place in the Sterling Invitational tournament.&nbsp; Trojan scoring was lead by Camden Spano-Lund with 15, Jaxson Gebhardt with 13, Seth Eklund with 12, Bryant Banks with 11, Eli Sawyers with 9 and Eli Harris with 3.&nbsp; Leading scorer for the Vikings was Cade Schneider with 22.The Trojans are 8-3 on the year and their next game is Friday night in Ellsworth, January 31st.&nbsp; The Trojan game will begin right after the Lady Trojan game and can be heard on KINA (910AM and 107.5FM).Southeast of Saline Trojan Coach Bryson Flax had this to say after the game:<div><iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/749043640&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe></div>

Southeast of Saline Trojans sweep the Smoky Valley Vikings

Wichita Collegiate 64, Wichita Trinity 38

Burrton 65, Hutchinson Central Christian 51

Colby 52, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Colo. 45

Wichita Bishop Carroll 70, Wichita North 43

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATE PRESS<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL</h2>Andover 67, Salina Central 46Bishop Miege 47, Wichita Heights 38Burlingame 48, Waverly 38Iola 78, Bluestem 47Leavenworth 73, Belton, Mo. 52Lebo 42, Olpe 34Meade 70, Elkhart 49Salina South 67, Concordia 40Bluestem TournamentGreat Bend 61, Circle 40Kapaun Mount Carmel 73, El Dorado 48Newton 92, Manhattan CHIEF 81Wichita Collegiate 64, Wichita Trinity 38Burrton TournamentConsolation SemifinalBurrton 65, Hutchinson Central Christian 51Fairfield 53, Pretty Prairie 47SemifinalBerean Academy 41, Inman 30Little River 59, Goessel 49Canton-Galva TournamentConsolation SemifinalBennington 39, Wichita Classical 21Canton-Galva 69, Ell-Saline 33SemifinalWichita Home School 58, Sedgwick 43Wichita Life Prep 68, Moundridge 61Chanute TournamentQuarterfinalChanute 82, Andover Central 69Emporia 63, Olathe North 44SM South 62, Wichita Defenders 28Soldan International, Mo. 65, Goddard 44Chaparral TournamentChaparral 61, Wichita Sunrise 48Clearwater 54, Conway Springs 29Colby TournamentBeloit 41, Goodland 38Colby 52, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Colo. 45Hays 64, Scott City 44Pine Creek, Colo. 60, Hutchinson 44FHL TournamentConsolation SemifinalChase County 65, West Franklin 43Osage City 54, Central Heights 53Fredonia TournamentFifth PlaceFredonia 72, Yates Center 39Seventh PlaceDouglass 57, Neodesha 32Frontenac TournamentFrontenac 75, Providence, Ark. 52Nevada, Mo. 60, Wichita Independent 27Pacific, Mo. 45, Riverton 32Webb City, Mo. 74, Fort Scott 51Halstead TournamentConsolation SemifinalMinneapolis 57, Halstead 42Rose Hill 69, Winfield 54Hoisington TournamentConsolation SemifinalPratt 57, Victoria 29MCL TournamentStockton 48, Smith Center 43Consolation SemifinalHoxie 46, Norton 27Plainville 62, Trego 55McPherson TournamentBlue Valley 64, McPherson 58Derby 77, Topeka Seaman 58Lawrence Free State 53, Junction City 38Wichita Bishop Carroll 70, Wichita North 43NPL TournamentConsolation SemifinalLincoln 31, Natoma 29ConsolationTescott 54, Chase 38Wilson 39, Southern Cloud 32NPLTournamentConsolation SemifinalPike Valley 60, Thunder Ridge 56SemifinalOsborne 59, St. John's Beloit-Tipton 58Sylvan-Lucas 40, Lakeside 29Pittsburg TournamentBV Northwest 57, Wichita West 34Pittsburg 66, Carl Junction, Mo. 56Pleasanton TournamentConsolation SemifinalOswego 64, Pleasanton 61, OTSemifinalUniontown 49, Humboldt 44Royal Valley TournamentChapman 53, Wabaunsee 39Royal Valley 69, Santa Fe Trail 38Saint Thomas Aquinas TournamentLiberty North, Mo. 44, Olathe East 34Parsons 65, Lee's Summit West, Mo. 55St. Thomas Aquinas 61, Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 55Salina Invitational TournamentAbilene 75, Liberal 55Wichita South 53, Buhler 51Shawnee Mission West TournamentConsolation SemifinalLansing 63, KC Wyandotte 51SemifinalBV North 72, Blue Springs South, Mo. 48Grandview, Mo. 47, SM Northwest 45Southeast Lancer ClassicBaxter Springs 53, St. Paul 45Spring Hill TournamentConsolation SemifinalKC Schlagle 74, KC Sumner 6Spring Hill 77, KC East Christian 47SemifinalGoddard-Eisenhower 61, Gardner-Edgerton 53Olathe South 51, BV Southwest 34St John TournamentLarned 40, Central Plains 31Ness City 58, KC Christian 44St. John 50, Macksville 36Sterling Invitational TournamentConsolation SemifinalSoutheast Saline 70, Kingman 47SemifinalHutchinson Trinity 64, Hugoton 61SemifinalSterling 50, Lyons 36Tonganoxie TournamentConsolation SemifinalBonner Springs 40, Eudora 39Tonganoxie 61, Maranatha Academy 44Topeka Invitational TournamentLawrence 62, Topeka Hayden 46Topeka West 75, St. Mary's 71Wichita Northwest 75, Topeka 73Tournament of ChampionsManhattan 62, Maize 34Shawnee Heights 59, Dodge City 36Wichita Campus 73, Wichita East 69TVL TournamentConsolation SemifinalClifton-Clyde 66, BV Randolph 41Washington County 53, Centralia 41ConsolationLinn 43, Onaga 36SemifinalHanover 71, Axtell 54Valley Heights 47, Frankfort 45Valley Center TournamentQuarterfinalBV West 82, Valley Center 74Garden City 50, Coffeyville 45SM East 67, Maize South 64Wichita Southeast 73, Ulysses 52<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL</h2>Berthoud, Colo. 70, Pratt Skyline 20Burlingame 48, Waverly 37Jefferson North 61, Valley Falls 20KC Schlagle 74, KC Harmon 25Miami, Okla. 42, Chetopa 30Nickerson 56, Andale 35Olathe East 35, Nixa, Mo. 34Otis-Bison 35, Ellsworth 18Salina Central 67, Concordia 27Salina South 44, Abilene 40Southeast Saline 46, Russell 30Wellsville 59, Anderson County 43Colby TournamentBeloit 39, Valley Center 36Colby 95, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, Colo. 3Goodland 52, Highland Park 40Scott City 56, Hays 35FHL TournamentConsolation SemifinalCouncil Grove 45, Central Heights 17SemifinalWest Franklin 48, Lyndon 35Fredonia TournamentFifth PlaceBluestem 41, Yates Center 37Hoisington TournamentConsolation SemifinalHoisington 39, La Crosse 25HPL TournamentConsolation SemifinalLakin 59, Southwestern Hts. 29Meade 57, Sublette 45SemifinalElkhart 54, Stanton County 45Syracuse 49, Cimarron 42MCL TournamentStockton 46, Hill City 22Consolation SemifinalEllis 63, Hays-TMP-Marian 59Oakley 32, Norton 31McLouth TournamentSemifinalJefferson West 58, Cair Paravel 19NPL TournamentConsolation SemifinalRock Hills 43, Southern Cloud 40Sylvan-Lucas 37, Lincoln 23ConsolationTescott 39, Chase 24Wilson 28, Natoma 8SemifinalOsborne 45, St. John's Beloit-Tipton 41Thunder Ridge 68, Pike Valley 21Pittsburg TournamentCarl Junction, Mo. 63, BV Northwest 29Carthage, Mo. 51, Pittsburg 33Cassville, Mo. 53, Chanute 45Kickapoo, Mo. 72, Wichita East 34Pleasanton TournamentConsolation SemifinalOswego 45, Altoona-Midway 22Pleasanton 34, Heritage Christian 24SemifinalOsawatomie 52, Uniontown 48Royal Valley TournamentChapman 46, Wabaunsee 38Santa Fe Trail 36, Royal Valley 32Salina Invitational TournamentBuhler 42, Wichita West 33Liberal 54, Andover 21SCBL TournamentConsolation SemifinalFlinthills 68, Caldwell 56Udall 32, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 25Ninth PlaceOxford 35, Burden Central 23SemifinalWest Elk 51, Sedan 29Southeast Lancer ClassicSt. Paul 26, Baxter Springs 17Sterling Invitational TournamentConsolation SemifinalSmoky Valley 36, Kingman 35SemifinalHugoton 53, Sterling 44Lyons 60, Hutchinson Trinity 25Tonganoxie TournamentConsolation SemifinalKC Bishop Ward 51, Metro Academy 49Wamego 44, Tonganoxie 18___Some high school basketball scores provided by <a href="http://Scorestream.com">Scorestream.com</a>.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Terrell Suggs joined the Kansas City Chiefs at the perfect time. 

The 17-year veteran was waived by the Arizona Cardinals late in the season and claimed by the Chiefs, joining them in time for the final two games of the regular season. He has continued to play well for Kansas City during the playoffs, and now the Chiefs are leaning on his Super Bowl experience as they get ready to play the San Francisco 49ers in the big game. 

The guy nicknamed “T-Sizzle” certainly has the Chiefs sizzling as they get ready for the pomp and circumstance of Miami.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Terrell Suggs joined the Kansas City Chiefs at the perfect time. The 17-year veteran was waived by the Arizona Cardinals late in the season and claimed by the Chiefs, joining them in time for the final two games of the regular season. He has continued to play well for Kansas City during the playoffs, and now the Chiefs are leaning on his Super Bowl experience as they get ready to play the San Francisco 49ers in the big game. The guy nicknamed “T-Sizzle” certainly has the Chiefs sizzling as they get ready for the pomp and circumstance of Miami.

AP: Suggs joins Chiefs at perfect time

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Alex Gordon has agreed to consent to a trade by the Kansas City Royals starting June 16, an unusual provision in the outfielder's new $4 million, one-year contract. 

Gordon has spent his entire career with the Royals and has the right to block trades under baseball's labor contract because he has at least 10 years of major league service, including five or more with his current team. 

If he is traded, he would receive a $500,000 assignment bonus each time he is dealt. In addition, if he is traded he would be eligible for $500,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Alex Gordon has agreed to consent to a trade by the Kansas City Royals starting June 16, an unusual provision in the outfielder's new $4 million, one-year contract. Gordon has spent his entire career with the Royals and has the right to block trades under baseball's labor contract because he has at least 10 years of major league service, including five or more with his current team. If he is traded, he would receive a $500,000 assignment bonus each time he is dealt. In addition, if he is traded he would be eligible for $500,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances.

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