MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Burnes threw six solid innings of four-hit ball, Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer in Milwaukee's four-run eighth and the Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0. 

Burnes is continues to be the best starting pitcher on the Brewers' staff. He is 4-0 in his last five starts with 47 strikeouts and six walks in that span. Against the Royals, he struck out nine.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Burnes threw six solid innings of four-hit ball, Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer in Milwaukee's four-run eighth and the Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0. Burnes is continues to be the best starting pitcher on the Brewers' staff. He is 4-0 in his last five starts with 47 strikeouts and six walks in that span. Against the Royals, he struck out nine.

Burnes, Braun help Brewers to 5-0 win over the Royals

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –&nbsp;A shorthanded K-State squad made its first road trip of 2020, as the Wildcats faced West Virginia on Friday night at Dick Dlesk Stadium.

After an early K-State goal the Mountaineers scored four unanswered goals to down the Wildcats, 4-1.

K-State (0-2-0) had 18 players available for Friday’s match, including 12 underclassmen. Freshman goalkeeper Alaina Werremeyer, making her second career start, registered a season-high eight saves.

“Tonight was an opportunity for a lot of our players to get on the field,” said K-State head coach Mike Dibbini. “There were a lot of players that weren’t here this evening that would have given us depth and experience but it was beneficial for the players that made the trip. They held their own but we have a lot of work to do.”

In the seventh minute, K-State captured the early 1-0 advantage. Senior Brookelynn Entz received a long ball from Shelby Lierz. Entz deflected the ball past West Virginia goalkeeper Maddie Murphy but her work wasn’t done.

Entz then chased the ball down and slid toward the ball and tapped it into the wide-open frame before a West Virginia defender could slide in to keep it off the line.

This was the first goal K-State has scored against West Virginia in the four meetings between the squads. It was also the earliest goal scored by either the Wildcats or Mountaineers in the series.

The goal for Entz improved her K-State career record for goals to 11 and her career points record to 29. Lierz was credited with the assist, the first of her career.

“That was part of our plan, to press a little higher and force the action early and it resulted in a goal,” said Dibbini. “Unfortunately, we haven’t been in a position in the early stages of this season of being up a goal. We sat back for the next 10 minutes and some of the anxiety of defending came back into our play. They kept coming at us during that time.”

West Virginia (2-0-0) tied the match in the 11th&nbsp;minute, as Enzi Broussard sent a rolling shot from eight yards and nudged it off the far-right post.

The Mountaineers then went in front in the 13th&nbsp;minute, as Nicole Payne pinged the crossbar from the right side of the field. The ball bounced straight down and just past the goal line.

Late in the first half, Lierz almost squared the match at two. A loose ball fell to her feet from 19 yards, Lierz carried the ball to within 17 yards and attempted to chip the keeper. Her shot just hit the top of the crossbar and deflected out of bounds.

West Virginia added to its lead in the 54th&nbsp;minute, as Lauren Segalla crossed a low ball from the right side of the field and in front of the goal mouth. Broussard won the race to the left post and redirected the ball into the net from four yards.

The Mountaineers scored their second goal of the second half in the 68th&nbsp;minute, as Julianne Vallerand weaved through the defense and hit a line drive shot with her left foot from 11 yards.

For the night, West Virginia held a 17-4 advantage in total shots and a 6-0 lead in corner kicks.

K-State returns to Buser Family Park on Friday as the Wildcats host TCU at 7 p.m. Tickets for Friday’s match will be available on Friday morning at 8 a.m.

Friday’s game will be broadcast on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. It will also be for free at <a href="http://kstatesports.com">kstatesports.com</a>.

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 </figure>MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –&nbsp;A shorthanded K-State squad made its first road trip of 2020, as the Wildcats faced West Virginia on Friday night at Dick Dlesk Stadium. After an early K-State goal the Mountaineers scored four unanswered goals to down the Wildcats, 4-1.K-State (0-2-0) had 18 players available for Friday’s match, including 12 underclassmen. Freshman goalkeeper Alaina Werremeyer, making her second career start, registered a season-high eight saves.“Tonight was an opportunity for a lot of our players to get on the field,” said K-State head coach Mike Dibbini. “There were a lot of players that weren’t here this evening that would have given us depth and experience but it was beneficial for the players that made the trip. They held their own but we have a lot of work to do.”In the seventh minute, K-State captured the early 1-0 advantage. Senior Brookelynn Entz received a long ball from Shelby Lierz. Entz deflected the ball past West Virginia goalkeeper Maddie Murphy but her work wasn’t done.Entz then chased the ball down and slid toward the ball and tapped it into the wide-open frame before a West Virginia defender could slide in to keep it off the line.This was the first goal K-State has scored against West Virginia in the four meetings between the squads. It was also the earliest goal scored by either the Wildcats or Mountaineers in the series.The goal for Entz improved her K-State career record for goals to 11 and her career points record to 29. Lierz was credited with the assist, the first of her career.“That was part of our plan, to press a little higher and force the action early and it resulted in a goal,” said Dibbini. “Unfortunately, we haven’t been in a position in the early stages of this season of being up a goal. We sat back for the next 10 minutes and some of the anxiety of defending came back into our play. They kept coming at us during that time.”West Virginia (2-0-0) tied the match in the 11th&nbsp;minute, as Enzi Broussard sent a rolling shot from eight yards and nudged it off the far-right post.The Mountaineers then went in front in the 13th&nbsp;minute, as Nicole Payne pinged the crossbar from the right side of the field. The ball bounced straight down and just past the goal line.Late in the first half, Lierz almost squared the match at two. A loose ball fell to her feet from 19 yards, Lierz carried the ball to within 17 yards and attempted to chip the keeper. Her shot just hit the top of the crossbar and deflected out of bounds.West Virginia added to its lead in the 54th&nbsp;minute, as Lauren Segalla crossed a low ball from the right side of the field and in front of the goal mouth. Broussard won the race to the left post and redirected the ball into the net from four yards.The Mountaineers scored their second goal of the second half in the 68th&nbsp;minute, as Julianne Vallerand weaved through the defense and hit a line drive shot with her left foot from 11 yards.For the night, West Virginia held a 17-4 advantage in total shots and a 6-0 lead in corner kicks.K-State returns to Buser Family Park on Friday as the Wildcats host TCU at 7 p.m. Tickets for Friday’s match will be available on Friday morning at 8 a.m.Friday’s game will be broadcast on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. It will also be for free at <a href="http://kstatesports.com">kstatesports.com</a>.– <a href="http://kstatesports.com">kstatesports.com</a> –

Wildcats score early, but Mountaineers secure win

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement prior to their game against the Cleveland Indians. 

The announcement came in an abruptly called video conference around 5 p.m. Bench coach Lloyd McClendon is taking over as manager for the rest of the season. 

This was Gardenhire's third season as Detroit's manager after he previously had a successful run with the Minnesota Twins. Detroit was 21-29 heading into Saturday night's game and was unlikely to make the postseason. 

Gardenhire turns 63 next month. He says he hasn't been feeling well and needs to take care of himself.

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement prior to their game against the Cleveland Indians. The announcement came in an abruptly called video conference around 5 p.m. Bench coach Lloyd McClendon is taking over as manager for the rest of the season. This was Gardenhire's third season as Detroit's manager after he previously had a successful run with the Minnesota Twins. Detroit was 21-29 heading into Saturday night's game and was unlikely to make the postseason. Gardenhire turns 63 next month. He says he hasn't been feeling well and needs to take care of himself.

Detroit Tigers' manager announces immediate retirement

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor

For the eighth time in his career, Mitch Gebhardt has led the Trojans to a 3-0 start to their season. This time around the accomplishment came with a 42-0 rout of the Ellsworth Bearcats.

Ellsworth struggled to do much of anything with the ball, as the Trojan defense held them to under 200 yards of total offense en route to the team’s second shutout of the year.

Southeast has not allowed an opponent to score since the second quarter of their week one win over Minneapolis.

“It’s just the will of the team,” Trojan safety Jaxson Gebhardt said. “We don’t want anybody to score on us and any time we can keep a zero up on the board for them it’s a good game.”

While his defensive effort was good, Gebhardt lit up the scoreboard at quarterback, completing 13 of his 17 passes including a touchdown to Eli Harris. Gebhardt also carried the team in the rushing game, racking up 145 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries.

In addition to the undefeated start, Southeast of Saline also locked up the NCAA title tonight as Republic County fell to Minneapolis 20-14.

The Trojans have owned at least a piece of the league title in each of the last three seasons and in six of the last seven.

Southeast got the scoring started with a seven yard Gebhardt touchdown run on their first drive of the game.

After fumbling the ball away on their very next drive, the Trojans hit the gas and never looked back, scoring on their next four consecutive possessions.

Those scores included two more touchdown runs from Gebhardt, one from Matthew Rodriguez and the aforementioned hookup between Gebhardt and Harris.

Add to that an electric 79 yard punt return for a touchdown by Michael Murray, and you arrive at the Trojans 42 point total in a statement win.

“It feels really good to go 3-0,” coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “We still have work to do but I feel like our kids responded to what we wanted to do this week and it showed.”

Southeast will look to keep things perfect next week on the road in Russell. The Broncos fell to 0-3 after a heartbreaking 34-28 double-overtime loss at the hands of Norton this week.

You can listen to the full postgame interview with Coach Gebhardt <a href="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/895789135&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;inverse=false&amp;auto_play=false&amp;show_user=true">here</a>

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor<figure>
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 </figure>For the eighth time in his career, Mitch Gebhardt has led the Trojans to a 3-0 start to their season. This time around the accomplishment came with a 42-0 rout of the Ellsworth Bearcats.Ellsworth struggled to do much of anything with the ball, as the Trojan defense held them to under 200 yards of total offense en route to the team’s second shutout of the year.Southeast has not allowed an opponent to score since the second quarter of their week one win over Minneapolis.“It’s just the will of the team,” Trojan safety Jaxson Gebhardt said. “We don’t want anybody to score on us and any time we can keep a zero up on the board for them it’s a good game.”While his defensive effort was good, Gebhardt lit up the scoreboard at quarterback, completing 13 of his 17 passes including a touchdown to Eli Harris. Gebhardt also carried the team in the rushing game, racking up 145 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries.In addition to the undefeated start, Southeast of Saline also locked up the NCAA title tonight as Republic County fell to Minneapolis 20-14.The Trojans have owned at least a piece of the league title in each of the last three seasons and in six of the last seven.Southeast got the scoring started with a seven yard Gebhardt touchdown run on their first drive of the game.After fumbling the ball away on their very next drive, the Trojans hit the gas and never looked back, scoring on their next four consecutive possessions.Those scores included two more touchdown runs from Gebhardt, one from Matthew Rodriguez and the aforementioned hookup between Gebhardt and Harris.Add to that an electric 79 yard punt return for a touchdown by Michael Murray, and you arrive at the Trojans 42 point total in a statement win.“It feels really good to go 3-0,” coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “We still have work to do but I feel like our kids responded to what we wanted to do this week and it showed.”Southeast will look to keep things perfect next week on the road in Russell. The Broncos fell to 0-3 after a heartbreaking 34-28 double-overtime loss at the hands of Norton this week.You can listen to the full postgame interview with Coach Gebhardt <a href="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/895789135&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;inverse=false&amp;auto_play=false&amp;show_user=true">here</a>

Trojans bury Bearcats in 42-0 rout.

Christ Preparatory Academy 42, Royal Valley 12

Maur Hill - Mount Academy 40, Nickerson 6

Pike Valley 52, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 0

St. John's Beloit-Tipton 21, Thunder Ridge 18

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAndale 63, Wellington 7Anderson County 48, Santa Fe Trail 10Andover 35, Salina Central 6Ashland def. Deerfield, forfeitAttica/Argonia 62, Oxford 0Augusta 20, Circle 12Axtell 64, Rock Hills 18Beloit 36, Concordia 7Bentonville, Ark. 35, Mill Valley 28Buhler 21, Winfield 9Burlingame 54, Hartford 6Burlington 54, Osawatomie 0Caldwell 70, Norwich 24Caney Valley 36, Erie 14Canton-Galva 48, Washington County 0Central Heights 37, Northern Heights 0Central Plains 46, Otis-Bison 0Centralia 30, Jackson Heights 12Chaparral 17, Sterling 7Chapman 46, Abilene 0Chase County 50, Valley Falls 0Cheylin 59, Northern Valley 13Christ Preparatory Academy 42, Royal Valley 12Cimarron 22, Scott City 13Clearwater 61, Mulvane 14Clifton-Clyde 54, Wakefield 6Colby 13, Ulysses 8Columbus 26, Girard 7Conway Springs 58, Elkhart 12Council Grove 14, West Franklin 6Cunningham 40, Fowler 6DeSoto 49, Basehor-Linwood 28Derby 35, Wichita Bishop Carroll 21Doniphan West 44, Johnson-Brock, Neb. 22El Dorado 30, Labette County 14Eureka 68, Bluestem 6Frankfort 62, Onaga 12Fredonia 12, Cherryvale 8Frontenac 28, Pittsburg Colgan 7Galena 44, Riverton 0Goddard 46, Arkansas City 13Hays 27, Liberal 13Hays-TMP-Marian 20, Plainville 13Hesston 24, Pratt 15Hodgeman County 60, Bucklin 14Hoisington 32, Halstead 22Holcomb 38, Southwestern Hts. 12Hugoton 63, Guymon, Okla. 13Humboldt 30, Neodesha 22Hutchinson 34, Maize South 33Hutchinson Trinity 35, Belle Plaine 0Inman 50, Salina Sacred Heart 0Iola 20, Wellsville 6Jefferson North 46, Oskaloosa 12Junction City 34, Topeka Seaman 27Kingman 49, Marion 6Lakeside 44, Osborne 34Lansing 41, Shawnee Heights 7Little River 64, Goessel 18Logan/Palco 64, Lincoln 14Macksville 46, Medicine Lodge 36Maize 34, Newton 27Maur Hill - Mount Academy 40, Nickerson 6McPherson 31, Great Bend 13Minneapolis 20, Republic County 14Moscow 55, Burrton 7Moundridge 48, Bennington 38Natoma 45, Weskan 0Norton 34, Russell 28Olathe East 26, SM Northwest 21Olathe North 35, Lawrence Free State 9Olpe 13, Lyndon 7Osage City 45, Mission Valley 8Paola 35, Tonganoxie 28Perry-Lecompton 28, Holton 14Phillipsburg 42, Ellis 6Pike Valley 52, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 0Prairie View 41, Parsons 14Riverside 42, Hiawatha 6Rock Creek 46, Marysville 12Rolla 54, Pawnee Heights 6SM South 42, Olathe West 14Sabetha 29, Nemaha Central 22Salina South 55, Wichita Campus 35Sedan 50, Burden Central 0Sedgwick 35, Jefferson West 7Silver Lake 29, Riley County 28Smith Center 62, Ellinwood 0Smoky Valley 38, Hillsboro 36South Central 54, Kiowa County 6South Gray 48, Minneola 0Southeast 36, Northeast-Arma 14Southeast Saline 42, Ellsworth 0Spearville 68, Ingalls 22Spring Hill 21, Ottawa 0St. John's Beloit-Tipton 21, Thunder Ridge 18St. Thomas Aquinas 41, Bishop Miege 35Sylvan-Lucas 52, Chase 0Syracuse 27, Stanton County 0Uniontown 14, Pleasanton 6Valley Heights 60, Horton 8Victoria 54, Trego 8Wabaunsee 37, Troy 13Wamego 34, Clay Center 21Washburn Rural 21, Pittsburg 14Wichita Collegiate 34, Rose Hill 31, OTWichita County 48, Hill City 0Wichita Heights 17, Wichita North 7Wichita South 14, Dodge City 8Yates Center 46, St. Paul 0Some high school football scores provided by <a href="http://Scorestream.com">Scorestream.com</a>.

Friday prep football scores

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid and players talk football prior to the Week 2 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs">The Kansas City Chiefs</a> Facebook page:

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid and players talk football prior to the Week 2 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs">The Kansas City Chiefs</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKansasCityChiefs%2Fvideos%2F749941179188217%2F&show_text=true&width=734&height=504&appId" width="734" height="504" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>You can listen to the Chiefs' games on KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM) and 99KG (99.9 FM), your local Chiefs Radio Network stations.

📹Chiefs' Reid, players talk football prior to game with Chargers

Kansas Wesleyan University reported on Thursday that a volleyball player has tested positive for COVID-19. 

KWU has placed a number of student-athletes under quarantine due to close contact&nbsp;with the positive case.

Due to the quarantine, KWU's participation in its conference-opening triangular on Sept. 26 at Ottawa, with Ottawa and Bethany, has been postponed.

"We appreciate the support of our fan base during this uncertain time," said Steve Wilson, KWU Director of Athletics. "We look forward to getting the volleyball team back on the court as soon as it is entirely safe to do so."

More information regarding the rescheduling of postponed dates will be released at a later date.

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Kansas Wesleyan University reported on Thursday that a volleyball player has tested positive for COVID-19. KWU has placed a number of student-athletes under quarantine due to close contact&nbsp;with the positive case.Due to the quarantine, KWU's participation in its conference-opening triangular on Sept. 26 at Ottawa, with Ottawa and Bethany, has been postponed."We appreciate the support of our fan base during this uncertain time," said Steve Wilson, KWU Director of Athletics. "We look forward to getting the volleyball team back on the court as soon as it is entirely safe to do so."More information regarding the rescheduling of postponed dates will be released at a later date.--<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com">kwucoyotes.com</a>--

KWU volleyball player tests positive for COVID-19



KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The MIAA Athletics Administrators Committee (AAC) has approved 2021 conference schedules for the fall sports of football, volleyball and women's soccer, released Friday by the league office. 

All three schedules are duplicates of the original 2020 slates that were approved prior to the NCAA's reduction in maximum number of contests for the 2020-21 academic year.&nbsp;

The Tiger football team will host six games during its 11-game all-conference schedule, including a season-opening home game against Northwest Missouri State and other home games against rivals Nebraska-Kearney, Emporia State, and Pittsburg State. Game times will be announced at a later date.

Tiger volleyball will gear up for another double-round robin conference schedule, playing each of the other 10 conference schools twice, once at home and once on the road. The Tigers open the conference schedule at home against Washburn and wrap up their home schedule against Central Missouri. Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.

The women's soccer team will play five of its 11 official conference contests at home in addition to opening the season against Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney in non-conference, in-region contests. After back-to-back weeks of home league matches to open the month of October, the Tigers will hit the road for five-straight contests before returning to FHSU Soccer Stadium for Senior Day against Washburn. Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.

2021 Fort Hays State Football Schedule

Sept. 9 or Sept. 11 - at Missouri Western

*Dates for first two contests and all game times TBA*

2021 Fort Hays State Volleyball Conference Schedule

*Dates subject to change, game times and non-conference opponents TBA*

2021 Fort Hays State Women's Soccer Conference Schedule

^ indicates non-conference, in-region match

*Game times and non-conference opponents TBA*



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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The MIAA Athletics Administrators Committee (AAC) has approved 2021 conference schedules for the fall sports of football, volleyball and women's soccer, released Friday by the league office. All three schedules are duplicates of the original 2020 slates that were approved prior to the NCAA's reduction in maximum number of contests for the 2020-21 academic year.&nbsp;The Tiger football team will host six games during its 11-game all-conference schedule, including a season-opening home game against Northwest Missouri State and other home games against rivals Nebraska-Kearney, Emporia State, and Pittsburg State. Game times will be announced at a later date.Tiger volleyball will gear up for another double-round robin conference schedule, playing each of the other 10 conference schools twice, once at home and once on the road. The Tigers open the conference schedule at home against Washburn and wrap up their home schedule against Central Missouri. Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.The women's soccer team will play five of its 11 official conference contests at home in addition to opening the season against Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney in non-conference, in-region contests. After back-to-back weeks of home league matches to open the month of October, the Tigers will hit the road for five-straight contests before returning to FHSU Soccer Stadium for Senior Day against Washburn. Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.2021 Fort Hays State Football ScheduleSept. 2 or Sept. 4 - Northwest MissouriSept. 9 or Sept. 11 - at Missouri WesternSept. 18 - LincolnSept. 25 - at Missouri SouthernOct. 2 - Nebraska KearneyOct. 9 - at WashburnOct. 16 - Central OklahomaOct. 23 - at Central MissouriOct. 30 - Emporia StateNov. 6 - at Northeastern StateNov. 13 - Pittsburg State*Dates for first two contests and all game times TBA*2021 Fort Hays State Volleyball Conference ScheduleSept. 17 - WashburnSept. 18 - at Emporia StateSept. 24 - at Central OklahomaSept. 25 - at NewmanOct. 1 - Missouri WesternOct. 2 - Northwest Missouri StateOct. 5 - Nebraska-KearneyOct. 9 - at Central MissouriOct. 12 - Emporia StateOct. 15 - Missouri SouthernOct. 16 - Pittsburg StateOct. 19 - at WashburnOct. 22 - NewmanOct. 23 - Central OklahomaOct. 29 - at Northwest Missouri StateOct. 30 - at Missouri WesternNov. 2 - at Nebraska-KearneyNov. 4 - Central MissouriNov. 12 - at Pittsburg StateNov. 13 - at Missouri Southern*Dates subject to change, game times and non-conference opponents TBA*2021 Fort Hays State Women's Soccer Conference ScheduleSept. 17 - Emporia State^Sept. 19 - Nebraska-Kearney^Sept. 24 - at Washburn^Sept. 26 - at Emporia StateOct. 1 - Central OklahomaOct. 3 - NewmanOct. 8 - Missouri WesternOct. 10 - Northwest Missouri StateOct. 15 - at Central MissouriOct. 17 - at Missouri SouthernOct. 22 - at Rogers StateOct. 24 - at Northeastern StateOct. 29 - at Nebraska-KearneyOct. 31 - Washburn^ indicates non-conference, in-region match*Game times and non-conference opponents TBA*

FHSU: MIAA unveils 2021 schedules for fall sports

For the first time in five years the Trojans and Bearcats will meet as Southeast of Saline looks for their third straight win of the season.

Despite remaining in the same league, Ellsworth and SES haven’t played since 2015 when the Trojans took a 30-6 victory.

Southeast has won each of the last five meetings with the most recent Ellsworth victory coming back in 2010.

Much has changed for the Bearcats since that 2015 meeting, including head coach Josh Homolka who is now in his fourth season at Ellsworth. For Homolka, this will be his first run-in with SES.

“They do a lot of stuff well,” he said. “They do a good job of spreading the ball around, they have a really good backfield, they’re just a really solid football team.”

While the Trojans have gotten off to a hot 2-0 start, Ellsworth has not been as fortunate, being unable to play in week one before suffering a 52-6 loss at the hands of Republic County last week.

“The time off definitely didn’t help us,” Homolka said. It’s hard to not have that experience especially when you’re young in certain areas.”

Those young players, especially on the offensive end, will have to grow up fast as they will face a SES defense that has allowed points in just one quarter so far this year.

“I feel like our defense is playing outstanding,” Trojan head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “I think we’re playing physically and if we continue to do that we’re gonna keep playing good defense this year.”

Southeast has looked more comfortable on the offensive side of the ball as well, although coach Gebhardt mentioned a heavy focus on improving the offense ahead of tonight’s game.

Both coaches agree that the battle in the trenches will be a big key to this week's matchup, with Southeast holding a slight edge in size and experience.

“We have a tough time with physicality right now,” coach Homolka said. “We’re not very big or very old but we have some good team speed and that allows us to match up with some guys.”

One notable change for Ellsworth this week will be at quarterback, where senior Dawson Kratzer will get the start over Trey Anderson, who will be transitioning to wide receiver.

“Dawson and Trey are both really good athletes,” he said. “I’m trying to get all of our best athletes on the field, and this is a way we can get both of them the ball.”

Kickoff between SES and Ellsworth is scheduled for 7pm at Steve Fritz Field. As always, Eagle Radio is the home for Southeast of Saline football and games can be heard on KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM).

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 </figure>For the first time in five years the Trojans and Bearcats will meet as Southeast of Saline looks for their third straight win of the season.Despite remaining in the same league, Ellsworth and SES haven’t played since 2015 when the Trojans took a 30-6 victory.Southeast has won each of the last five meetings with the most recent Ellsworth victory coming back in 2010.Much has changed for the Bearcats since that 2015 meeting, including head coach Josh Homolka who is now in his fourth season at Ellsworth. For Homolka, this will be his first run-in with SES.“They do a lot of stuff well,” he said. “They do a good job of spreading the ball around, they have a really good backfield, they’re just a really solid football team.”While the Trojans have gotten off to a hot 2-0 start, Ellsworth has not been as fortunate, being unable to play in week one before suffering a 52-6 loss at the hands of Republic County last week.“The time off definitely didn’t help us,” Homolka said. It’s hard to not have that experience especially when you’re young in certain areas.”Those young players, especially on the offensive end, will have to grow up fast as they will face a SES defense that has allowed points in just one quarter so far this year.“I feel like our defense is playing outstanding,” Trojan head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “I think we’re playing physically and if we continue to do that we’re gonna keep playing good defense this year.”Southeast has looked more comfortable on the offensive side of the ball as well, although coach Gebhardt mentioned a heavy focus on improving the offense ahead of tonight’s game.Both coaches agree that the battle in the trenches will be a big key to this week's matchup, with Southeast holding a slight edge in size and experience.“We have a tough time with physicality right now,” coach Homolka said. “We’re not very big or very old but we have some good team speed and that allows us to match up with some guys.”One notable change for Ellsworth this week will be at quarterback, where senior Dawson Kratzer will get the start over Trey Anderson, who will be transitioning to wide receiver.“Dawson and Trey are both really good athletes,” he said. “I’m trying to get all of our best athletes on the field, and this is a way we can get both of them the ball.”Kickoff between SES and Ellsworth is scheduled for 7pm at Steve Fritz Field. As always, Eagle Radio is the home for Southeast of Saline football and games can be heard on KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM).

SES seeking third straight win against Ellsworth

By DANTON MCDIFFETT Assistant Cross Country Coach

HAYS -- A hazy sky brought cool temperatures and fast times to the Hays High Invitational Cross Country meet on Thursday. 

Mustang junior William Griffith continued his stellar season by using a strong kick to blow past his nearest rival and take first place in the varsity meet. Griffith’s time of 16:47 was four seconds faster than the second place runner. The two dueled back and forth throughout the race, but Griffith proved the stronger runner in the home stretch.&nbsp;

Isaac French also placed in the top ten, earning eighth place in a time of 17:44. Zack Tibbits ran 19:06 to place 23rd, followed by Cooper Affholder in 33rd (20:21), Alex Shea in 36th (22:23) and Ryan Sheahon in 38th (22:37). The Mustangs finished fifth as a team with 101 points.&nbsp;

Cora White’s time of 22:47 placed her in 22nd in a fast girls varsity competition. Araceli Davila ran 23:02 to place 24th as the Mustangs finished fifth as a team with 139 points. Elizabeth Young, improving with every race, was close behind in 28th with a time of 23:45, Elle Denning finished in 24:19 to place 33rd, and Brooke Shea came in 39th, running 28:14.&nbsp;

Neither junior varsity team had enough runners to compete in the team standings. For the boys, Shawn Pyeatt was the leading Mustang, finishing 66th with a time of 26:25. Nick Carano came in at 27:13 to place 70th.&nbsp;

Emily Strommen and Taylor Helton led the girls junior varsity squad, finishing in 43rd and 44th place, respectively. Strommen tallied a time of 28:43; Helton’s time was 28:54. Angel Mendenhall crossed at 32:05 for 52nd. Amelia Coykendall and Alison Coykendall held off her sister Alison to take 56th in a time of 35:12. Alison’s 35:14 placed her 57th.&nbsp;

The Mustangs will compete at McPherson on Sept. 24.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600396024105.jpeg" alt="Salina Central's William Griffith duels with a Dodge City runner during the Hays Invitational. Griffith went on to win the varsity meet. Photos courtesy Danton McDiffett" />
 <figcaption>Salina Central's William Griffith duels with a Dodge City runner during the Hays Invitational. Griffith went on to win the varsity meet. Photos courtesy Danton McDiffett</figcaption>
 </figure>By DANTON MCDIFFETT Assistant Cross Country CoachHAYS -- A hazy sky brought cool temperatures and fast times to the Hays High Invitational Cross Country meet on Thursday. Mustang junior William Griffith continued his stellar season by using a strong kick to blow past his nearest rival and take first place in the varsity meet. Griffith’s time of 16:47 was four seconds faster than the second place runner. The two dueled back and forth throughout the race, but Griffith proved the stronger runner in the home stretch.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600396247897.jpeg" alt="The Mustangs' Isaac French" />
 <figcaption>The Mustangs' Isaac French</figcaption>
 </figure>Isaac French also placed in the top ten, earning eighth place in a time of 17:44. Zack Tibbits ran 19:06 to place 23rd, followed by Cooper Affholder in 33rd (20:21), Alex Shea in 36th (22:23) and Ryan Sheahon in 38th (22:37). The Mustangs finished fifth as a team with 101 points.&nbsp;Cora White’s time of 22:47 placed her in 22nd in a fast girls varsity competition. Araceli Davila ran 23:02 to place 24th as the Mustangs finished fifth as a team with 139 points. Elizabeth Young, improving with every race, was close behind in 28th with a time of 23:45, Elle Denning finished in 24:19 to place 33rd, and Brooke Shea came in 39th, running 28:14.&nbsp;Neither junior varsity team had enough runners to compete in the team standings. For the boys, Shawn Pyeatt was the leading Mustang, finishing 66th with a time of 26:25. Nick Carano came in at 27:13 to place 70th.&nbsp;Emily Strommen and Taylor Helton led the girls junior varsity squad, finishing in 43rd and 44th place, respectively. Strommen tallied a time of 28:43; Helton’s time was 28:54. Angel Mendenhall crossed at 32:05 for 52nd. Amelia Coykendall and Alison Coykendall held off her sister Alison to take 56th in a time of 35:12. Alison’s 35:14 placed her 57th.&nbsp;The Mustangs will compete at McPherson on Sept. 24.

Central's Griffith takes varsity boys title at Hays Invitational

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs' assistant coaches and defensive end Frank Clark fielded media questions Thursday.

From <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KansasCityChiefs">The Kansas City Chiefs</a> Facebook page:

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SPAGNUOLO

Q: The interior defensive line position and the depth at corner looks like it’s really going to be tested on Sunday. What are your thoughts about your depth there? How do you feel some of the new guys did at those spots, particularly L’Jarius Sneed and Tershawn Wharton?

SPAGNUOLO: “I’ll tell you what, I’m very encouraged by what those guys did last week. They were thrown in the fire. We planned to play LJ (L’Jarius Sneed) quite a bit. Terk (Tershawn Wharton) had to hop in there with the injury. Looking to those guys to continue to step up. We’re going to get some more bodies in there. I thought Rashad Fenton did a nice job last week. Those guys have gotten a lot of work this week and certainly will through the rest of the week. Hopefully they can step up and play well.”

Q: Last year when you prepared for the Chargers, it was Philip Rivers and Melvin Gordon but now it looks a little different. What did you see in their tape against the Bengals and what are some of the challenges against Tyrod Taylor?

SPAGNUOLO: “Yeah, I was with Tyrod in Baltimore. I have extreme respect for him. He’s a premier athlete. I know he’s been in the league for a little bit, but I respect his athletic ability, what he can do when he tucks the ball down, how he can extend it down. I’ve seen it in practice, I’ve seen it in games in Baltimore and at Buffalo. I’ve got a lot of respect for him. What I saw last week was a team that came out in the second half and decided that they were going to win that football game by running the football. I thought they did it really, really well. That was impressive to me the way they won the game, the way they hung in there. Listen, they’ve got weapons, we know that. I’ve got respect for the quarterback because I’ve been around him. I know that our guys feel this, it’s going to be a heck of a challenge, it’s early in the year and we need to find a way to win a divisional game.”

Q: What gives you confidence that you guys will be alright if Charvarius Ward is unable to go?

SPAGNUOLO: “Look, obviously Rashad (Fenton) and LJ (L’Jarius Sneed), if they have to go out there and play corner, haven’t had as many snaps as the guys we’ve had there before. It’s good that LJ has a game under his belt and that Rashad got out there and played a little bit last year. I think any of the other nine guys need to step up. We need to help them here and there, make sure the quarterback isn’t sitting back there with the ball too long, which is where our D-Line comes into play. I’ve got to call certain things to help those guys out. All of that in mind, hopefully we can wrap it up into a good package and certainly all 11 of us will have some success and make sure those guys have it too.”

Q: With Frank Clark specifically, is Thursday night the best you’ve seen him get off the line of scrimmage? Is that simply health or do you feel like you just have more options?

SPAGNUOLO: “The health is huge. Losing Alex (Okafor) hurt us a bit because he’s always a guy who does a lot of different things for us. Getting to your point on Frank and the take-off, I thought he did a great job of whatever it was that he was picking up. Listen, pass rushing and the D-Line is all about the get-off, especially on third down situations. I watched Frank yesterday work on that off to the side while we were doing one-on-one against the O-Line and it wasn’t even one of his reps. He was over there working on his get-off. I think he realizes how important that is and I agree with you. He looked pretty good at it last week.”

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR ERIC BIENIEMY

OPENING STATEMENT: “How are we doing today? Everybody good? Well, good. Just a quick word here. It feels good to come in off a victory against a good opponent. I thought our guys played hard, played fast, had some good energy, had a good focus about them. I thought overall, we played a clean game however, we have some things that we need to clean up, that we need to improve upon that will help us over the course of this season. With that said, I’m all ears.”

Q: How important do you think it was to establish the run game?

BIENIEMY: “It’s always good to establish the run game because it opens up a lot of different things. Especially with the quarterback that we have and the receivers that we have out on the perimeter. I thought the young kid (Clyde Edwards-Helaire) did a heck of a job but hats off to the guys in the front. Our O-Line did a heck of a job of keeping Pat (Patrick Mahomes) clean and they did a heck of a job of blocking in the run game. Kudos to our tight ends and our receivers down field as well. The kid did a very good job. There are some things, and some reads that I know he missed and I know he’d want to take back. Those are the little things that will help him grow and continue to move forward in the season.”

Q: What do you see different at the O-Line and how do you see these new guys working up front different than last year?

BIENIEMY: “I just think that having this time together, Coach Heck has always done a great job of getting these guys to play. Obviously, Fish (Eric Fisher) came out. He’s a veteran who has been here for a number of years. Mitchell Schwartz stood up and did a hell of a job and I mean, Austin Reiter. Those three have been playing together for a while now and now you bring (Andrew) Wylie back into the mix and you bring KO (Kelechi Osemele). These guys do a heck of a job of playing for one another, they do a great job of communicating with each other, and they just have a good chemistry. When you have that combined with a unique runner as we have, we have a chance. As I said, out on the perimeter, we have unselfish football players. Those guys get it. They understand that it’s not about the personal stats, it’s about whatever is going to help us accomplish the goal. The goal is always to win. ‘How are we going to get that done? I need to make sure that I’m doing my part when called upon and if that means that I have to go block down field, then I have to go block down field. If that means I have to run X amount of routes, then I’ll run my route to perfection.’ Those guys play for one another and that’s what makes this team so special.”

Q: Kelechi Osemele has a little bit more of that brawler quality about him. Does that bring something different to your O-Line?

BIENIEMY: “I’m just going to say this, and I’ve said this before, but he is a competitive prick. We love the attitude and the determined mindset that he brings to our room. He’s the guy who wants to brawl each

and every play. On top of that, he’s just a tough guy. He understands the dynamics of our O-Line room and he just brings that chemistry together, brings that group force with him when he’s out there and playing. He wants the ball to be ran behind him. Also, he understands exactly how we’re going to go about doing this. We want to make sure that we’re playing smart, playing hard, playing fast, but more importantly that we’re being accountable and we’re not doing anything that’s going to keep us from accomplishing our goals. What a great kid. I love everything that he brings to the table and I think he’s just been a great addition.”

Q: What are your expectations for the offensive line as they face Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa this week? Do you foresee the protests and demonstrations continuing or was it just a one-week deal?

BIENIEMY: “Well, first of all, I think our offensive line did a heck of a job last week. Each and every week, they’re going to be tested. Every week there’s going to be somebody across on the other side of the ball that is going to present a challenge. We know what Bosa is capable of, we watched him this past weekend on TV and watched all of the things that he can do. We know what Melvin Ingram brings to the table as well. On top of that, they’ve got a couple of young guys inside that do a hell of a job as well, with (Isaac) Rochell and the young guy (Jerry) Tillery coming in. How about the free agent pickup of Linval Joseph, the kid out of Minnesota that they have. Each and every week, we’re going to be presented with a challenge. Our guys have been around enough, they’ve played enough ball together, they understand that challenge and we understand that those are some dynamic football players. We have to make sure we’re putting our guys in the right position and making sure that we’re giving them the appropriate help so they can execute and keep the quarterback clean. As far as the protests, I’m all in for whatever the players choose to do. Whatever they decide. Right now, I’ve been focused on the game plan. I haven’t asked because they know when I’m locked in, I’m locked in. They’ll let me know and instruct me on exactly what we’re doing moving forward. I will say this, hats off to them. These guys have utilized their voices, they’re using their platforms. I’ve been very, very proud of the way they have handled everything.”

Q: I wanted to ask specifically about Kelechi (Osemele). What does a guy like him and his brawler mentality bring to the group?

HECK: “Absolutely. He is a very physical football player; he has been his whole career. He’s got one speed. We’ve had some guys around here similar to that, you think about Larry (Laurent Duvernay-Tardif), he’s a one speed guy. Kelechi brings that. When you collect guys that have that, in our case with Kelechi, it’s infectious. It carries over to other guys. He plays good, physical football. On top of that, he’s experienced. He’s been around for a while. He brings experience to the table, he knows the game, so we’re glad to have him.”

Q: Have you identified the problems that you might have had running the short yardage and goal-to-go situations the other night?

HECK: “Yeah, we had a look at that, and we talked about as an offense, an offensive line in particular, when we’re in critical situations, we have to be able to step up and handle the situation. It’s hard to say if it’s just this one thing or if it’s another. It boils down to execution and fundamentals. Whether that was a breakdown in awareness or fundamentals, we recognize that’s an area we need to be better in.”

Q: Can you talk about the conversations that are held about fourth down and what your input is for what the plays might be? Who all is involved in the discussion about which plays to possibly run?

HECK: “There’s a couple of ways to look at that. First off, you’re right. The conversations are occurring. Part of it, initially, is kind of compartmentalized. We all handle our areas of the game, what we think they’re going to do in a situation, what do we like in that situation. Whether it’s a few of us working in the run game on what we want to do in a short yardage situation. It’s the same thing in the pass game, we’ve got guys who are looking at that. Coach Reid and Coach Bieniemy put that all together. There’s another conversation and of course it starts with Coach Reid. ‘What do we want to do?’ And Pat, I’m sure, is involved in that. ‘What will we do in this situation?’ So, we work as a team on that. Ultimately, whether or not you’re going to go for it, Coach Reid is going to be taking the lead on that. I’m going to be heavily involved on what we do run-wise in a situation and whether or not we call that run, is Coach’s call.”

Q: What do you think makes your line a little bit better equipped for some of the inside zone concepts we saw on Thursday night?

HECK: “It’s a very common run concept throughout the league. Everybody runs inside zone. We’ve done a lot of it over the years. We do a lot of different things, but we get a lot of practice at it. Runners and our linemen understand the angles. We have the addition of throw options, things that look just like the pass game, so we feel like even though it’s a simple concept, we can still put pressure on the defense. Our guys know how to execute it.”

RUNNING BACKS COACH DELAND MCCULLOUGH

Q: If you’re going to be affective down at the goal line, how vital is it to be able to change things up? How much easier is it when you kind of bring in some of the nuances you guys are known for that you didn't really seem to go to in the Texans game?

McCULLOUGH: “Well, I can tell you speaking from the running back perspective, we take it very personally if we didn't score because when you look at those, I mean it was a situation where Clyde (Edwards-Helaire), again with it be in his first game in the NFL with no preseason etc., live opportunities down there on the goal line, bottom line is, if you follow all the keys that we’re coached up to do in that room, he scores. So some of the things we talked about right now will be a moot point. But again, as he continues to grow and he’ll take a big growth after last game and he'll take another big step into this game, but regardless of what the plan is, when we are down there, the running backs job is to score and we need to do everything we coach to do and we'll score a touchdown.”

Q: Having seen Clyde Edwards-Helaire in a game for the first time, did you learn anything about him? What are your thoughts on him as goal line, short yardage runner?

McCULLOUGH: “Well, I mean what I learned about him is he is as advertised as far as being able to make guys miss, run with low center gravity, contact balance, different things like that, vision. But also on the flip side is you know we found out he's a rookie. This is first game he played, no preseason so it was a couple of – a bunch of things going on all at once in that game. At the end of the day, we were very – well, I was very encouraged with his offense, we as a team organization were very encouraged with what he did. We know that there would be some big steps coming forward. As far as him on the goal line, I know I answered this with the last gentleman just following all our keys, not trying to say, ‘you know what I'm just going to get in by any means necessary,’ but if you just follow the reads and the footwork, we're having a different conversation about Clyde as a goal line running back.”

Q: When it comes to Clyde Edwards-Helaire did you find that his vision and patience was right where you thought it might be? Or were you pleasantly surprised with just how far advance it was?

McCULLOUGH: “No, I mean it was on par with what we drafted him in the first round, so we definitely were excited about that, had the opportunity to show that in a live situation repeatedly so you know it was definitely encouraged by that. Again, it's just the amount of growth that happens from your first full game to your second one, so that's the part that I'm excited about, that we’re all excited about is, man he has some hiccups in the first game, which is – that's to be expected, you know, but here you're coming into the second game I mean, he's really grown a lot. You’re talking about just from last game to the next practice that we had a few days ago just learning and being able to see on tape, ‘wow I didn't do this, I should have did this, I can't do this.’ It's going to be – I would expect there to be some bigger steps coming into this game, too.”

Q: You've had a chance to coach Kareem Hunt, Damien Williams, Spencer Ware, Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Now with that being said, they've had some great games and what looks to be promising careers underneath you. Talk about that if you will. But also, should we start mentioning your name as an offensive coordinator?

McCULLOUGH: “Yeah, just speaking about the first thing you said, you know being blessed to be able to come here to the Kingdom and have some great guys in college and be able to bring that knowledge into the NFL. With Kareem and the list of guys you said. You know, very excited and was happy about having an honor to do that and then hopefully take those guys in, advance them while we had them. Being able to have the same opportunity that with Clyde is definitely in effect right now. I mean, I knew of Clyde, I knew of his running back coach coming out of college and excited to have him and what he's going to ultimately do. Think Game One we got a chance to preview to what that can be, keeping him levelheaded, moving forward, trusting the process and continuing to get better. To go to your second question, heck yeah, I mean, we are all in this to win. I’m in it obviously to win, have impact on the players that I coach, develop relationships but you want to continue to advance yourself professionally also. So yeah, being offensive coordinator and moving onto a head coach is something that I can envision for myself. But, in the meantime I'm just going to control what I can control and have these backs ready to roll here in a few days.”

RUN GAME COORDINATOR/DEFENSIVE LINE COACH BRENDAN DALY

Q: You guys have talked about tackling, is that just basic, just try to get that game rhythm back in or is it something that you guys need to get back to the drawing board and correct?

DALY: “Well, I think there's a number of factors there. Tackling is always something as to defensive coach that you're concerned about. The first game is always, you know, the first live bullets of it are always a little bit of an adjustment to full speed and tackling to the ground. We're drilling it, we're working it. I actually thought in that first game we had some other issues in terms of scrambling and athleticism at the quarterback position that created some problems, that's part of who that guy is in terms of Deshaun Watson, and we're going to face a similar challenge there this week. And we're going to continue to work on it and obviously we don't want any missed tackles, and we're going to work in practice to try to achieve that goal you know, understanding we may fall short. But we're going to continue to coach it and work it and drill the fundamentals of things.”

Q: I was wondering what your initial thoughts were on seeing both Mike Danna and Tershawn Wharton just considering they’re fairly new names that we don't know a ton about?

DALY: “Yeah, I mean you know both guys have done a great job since we got them here. They work hard, they come in every day, they are very smart, they take great notes, they've got a business-like demeanor about them that I've been very impressed with both of them to be honest. They’re mature individuals for rookies coming into the NFL in my opinion. It's been a lot of fun to work with them, it's been a lot of fun to watch them develop. I'm excited about what they're going to continue to do and where they're going to continue to go. They’re two fun guys to coach and I expect them to continue to improve based on what their athletic skill set is and then what they bring to the job every day in terms of their work ethic and their dedication.”

Q: How concerned are you with the depth inside and possibly having players come up from the practice squad to fill in?

DALY: “Yeah, I mean, I think there's a lot that remains to be seen there in terms of how that all plays out, but we've got some options there, you know, and honestly I don't know that that's a great concern to me. My thought process is we’re going to prepare each and every one of the guys, whether they're on the roster, whether they're on the practice squad to play each week, and that's my expectation for those guys is that they're prepared and when called upon that they're going to step up and perform, and we've spent a lot of time doing that all the way through the offseason and through training camp. I expect those guys if and when called upon, whoever that may be, Tim Ward as an example, Braxton (Hoyett), as an example Demone Harris, Taco Charlton guys that didn't necessarily play in the game a week ago, that's a very fluid situation week in and week out, and that's my expectation for each and every one of those guys that they're going to prepare and be ready to go in if they're called upon, that they're going to go out and perform at a high level for us and I've got confidence in every one of those guys. And I feel good about the depth that we've got, I think that's a great credit to our personnel department and the people that they've brought in. I think it's a great credit to that group of individuals in terms of the way they approach their business on a day to day basis.”

Q: Is it tough to sell the mindset of doing the dirty work for overall team success?

DALY: “Yeah, I mean it's a fair question. I've always looked at it in these terms that speaking to pass rush specifically, pass rushes – consistently good pass rushes is not one or two individuals, it's not one guy beat one on one rushes, it's four, five, six guys whatever you're bringing in terms of number of rushers, maybe it's three, maybe it's two at times but being coordinated in what you're doing and being on the same page with the plan and not necessarily – listen if we do that consistently, we will consistently affect the quarterback and the sack numbers will be where they are and I'm not necessarily concerned about who gets him and who gets the credit for them. The ultimate goal is that the Chiefs win and to me, we've got a great group of guys that have bought into that philosophy. They're not necessarily concerned or enamored with their own personal accolades or with what their statistical numbers are. They're concerned with what the overall objective here is, which is winning and playing good defense on our side of the ball to contribute to the ultimate goal of the team winning and that takes everyone involved and we've been fortunate. The guys have bought into that. Have I coached guys in the past that maybe it was a little harder to sell that philosophy too? Yeah, that's probably the case, but I give a lot of credit to the guys that we've got here right now and that they are unselfish and if you ask me if you're looking for a criteria in terms of defensive linemen, that's probably number one on the list and we've got a good group in that regard.”

DEFENSIVE BACKS/CORNERBACKS COACH SAM MADISON

Q: I’m wondering about L’Jarius Sneed’s evolution with the team since you first saw him and how has he impressed you in the meeting room?

MADISON: “Well, when you look at Sneed, coming in that's the reason why we went out and got him. He is able to run, he's tall, he's long and you look at our corners from last year, you know he just fit that mold, but it's been a transformation for him. Understanding the speed of the game from college, coming to the pros and not really having any OTA's and quarterback school, he was able to pick it up very fast, but one of the things that really helped was (Charvarius) Ward as well as (Bashaud) Breeland when he was here, talking to him trying to get him up to speed because Breeland knew his situation and you know, just making sure that he was feeling comfortable and as far as him in the meeting room, he's asking the right questions and he's going out there and applying those things on the field so for him to go out there and have that such game, it’s just really promising for the Chiefs as well as for Sneed as well.”

Q: Do you see BoPete Keyes showing enough progress where there is an opportunity for him to get involved in the defense?

MADISON: “Really smart kid. Throughout the virtual process, you know had all the right answers and he was able to pick this stuff up very fast and quickly, but he's a month and a half behind everybody else. He's still getting his legs up under him. He's playing a lot of scout team right now, and we’re talking him through some of the things that he didn't have opportunity to do during training camp, so he's coming along slowly. Coach Spags (Steve Spagnuolo), Coach (Andy) Reid, they're taking their time with him, but he's going to be in a situation sooner or later to be ready and prepared so he's being quizzed and challenged throughout the course of the day and throughout the course of practice. But it’s going to be up to Coach Reid and as well as Coach Spags when they feel comfortable, but first of all, he's going to have to learn how to do things on special teams because that's where you really have opportunity to make that game day roster and Coach (Dave) Toub is going to be working him in so it's just going to be a situation where he’s picking up those little small things and then once he does that, getting his legs up on him and being able to go out there and have that opening game roster, but being out a month and a half or however long he was out, now he's finally getting over that soreness part and getting his legs up under him.”

Q: What are your thoughts about where Juan Thornhill is and what he's able to do?

MADISON: “Juan, you know when he first did it, he was like, “Coach I'm going to be ready for week one” and I was like, “Juan you're not going to be ready.” But I mean his mindset was there and then just to be able to see him go out there and play the way he played, it’s really good for him and really good for us because we put a lot of work into him last year and now he's right out there with Tyrann Mathieu and putting everybody in a situation to make plays so very impressed with him. He was a situation where you know just going out there, getting the feel because when you have an injury like that and then it was during a football game, for you to go out there you have a little hesitancy, but once he got that first contact, came to the sideline, he was like, “Coach Sam, I'm good.” So you know, we'll

eventually let him off the leash, but for now, he's doing a really good job, so hopefully he can continue and you look at the training staff. They've done a phenomenal job with him, so very impressed with him and happy with things that he's done so far.”

Q: How far do you feel Juan Thornhill is right now from being the player he was last year?

MADISON: “Yeah man, at the end of the year Juan was all over the field. He was really in a good place. When you have these type of injuries, you tend to gain a little weight and I've always talked to him about that and you look at him, he looks pretty good, but it's just going to take some time to really get back to that and what eight and half months? You know that's really impressive with things that he is able to do so there's no timetable. I mean, as long as he can go out there and he can apply the things that Coach Spags (Steve Spagnuolo) is putting on the table and on the floor for him to go out there and do, Coach Spags is going to let him do it. Coach (Dave) Merritt has done a great job with him, bringing him along throughout the course of training camp and just watching him throughout the individuals drills and engaging him and seeing exactly where he is but he's picked up a lot more reps and he did really good in the game, so hopefully he'll be able to continue to build off of that and be back to the old Juan. But we'll just have to see and then just hopefully training staff and Juan himself continue to take care of himself throughout the course of the week so he can make it to game day and be out there and be able to go out there and apply the game plan that Coach Spags put together.”

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📹 Chiefs assistants, DE Clark talk football during Thursday presser

CONCORDIA -- Week two of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Cross Country Runner of the Week Awards have been swept by T-Bird Runners as sophomores Habtamu Geta and Patricia Koma have both been honored by the conference.

The award marks the second straight week that Geta takes home KJCCC Runner of the Week honors after winning his second straight individual title with a race win at the Ollie Isom Invitational (23:24.48). Koma earned her first individual victory of the season at the Ollie Isom Invitational by posting a 5K time of 19:50.42 to finish six seconds ahead of the second-place finisher while helping CCCC to their second-straight team victory in as many weeks.&nbsp;

Cloud County has now had three KJCCC Runners of the Week and one NJCAA National Runner of the Week on the year and will be off this weekend before returning to action on Sept. 26 at the Tabor College Cottonwood Challenge in Newton.&nbsp;

CONCORDIA -- Week two of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Cross Country Runner of the Week Awards have been swept by T-Bird Runners as sophomores Habtamu Geta and Patricia Koma have both been honored by the conference.The award marks the second straight week that Geta takes home KJCCC Runner of the Week honors after winning his second straight individual title with a race win at the Ollie Isom Invitational (23:24.48). Koma earned her first individual victory of the season at the Ollie Isom Invitational by posting a 5K time of 19:50.42 to finish six seconds ahead of the second-place finisher while helping CCCC to their second-straight team victory in as many weeks.&nbsp;Cloud County has now had three KJCCC Runners of the Week and one NJCAA National Runner of the Week on the year and will be off this weekend before returning to action on Sept. 26 at the Tabor College Cottonwood Challenge in Newton.&nbsp;

Cloud County sweeps second week of KJCCC Runner of the Week awards

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs this morning released the following statement on the team's <a href="http://chiefs.com">website</a> concerning a fan who attended last Thursday's game who has tested positive for COVID-19.

As the City of Kansas City Health Department has reported, a guest who attended Thursday night's game at Arrowhead Stadium has presented positive for COVID-19. We have worked in close cooperation with Dr. Rex Archer and the Kansas City Health Department to provide all of the relevant information available.

The contact tracing mechanisms that the club has in place, including parking and ticket scanning data, as well as video record review, indicate that the individual who has presented positive and the individual's party entered the stadium in compliance with mask mandates. This process allowed the team to identify the other guests sitting with this individual, the service staff with whom this individual may have come in contact with, as well as any other ticket holders near this person at the time of entry into the stadium. Within hours of being notified, the Chiefs were able to pinpoint the names of the other members of the party as well as detailed information about the path and location of entry, and this information was provided to the Health Department. The tracing capabilities at the stadium allow the extension of communication to learn more about the guest's activity the days leading up to and after the game Thursday night.

The individual and the individual's group were seated in the lower level of the stadium. By design, the stadium's COVID protocol plan limited potential exposure to a single seating zone within the stadium. All staff with known interactions with the positive case were required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a mask. Additionally, the protocols in place at the stadium require all attendees to be wearing masks inside the stadium.

Compliance with the protocols remains a key component to making this plan effective. We appreciate the professionalism and diligence of the Health Department and will continue to support its efforts in this matter and throughout the season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs this morning released the following statement on the team's <a href="http://chiefs.com">website</a> concerning a fan who attended last Thursday's game who has tested positive for COVID-19.As the City of Kansas City Health Department has reported, a guest who attended Thursday night's game at Arrowhead Stadium has presented positive for COVID-19. We have worked in close cooperation with Dr. Rex Archer and the Kansas City Health Department to provide all of the relevant information available.The contact tracing mechanisms that the club has in place, including parking and ticket scanning data, as well as video record review, indicate that the individual who has presented positive and the individual's party entered the stadium in compliance with mask mandates. This process allowed the team to identify the other guests sitting with this individual, the service staff with whom this individual may have come in contact with, as well as any other ticket holders near this person at the time of entry into the stadium. Within hours of being notified, the Chiefs were able to pinpoint the names of the other members of the party as well as detailed information about the path and location of entry, and this information was provided to the Health Department. The tracing capabilities at the stadium allow the extension of communication to learn more about the guest's activity the days leading up to and after the game Thursday night.The individual and the individual's group were seated in the lower level of the stadium. By design, the stadium's COVID protocol plan limited potential exposure to a single seating zone within the stadium. All staff with known interactions with the positive case were required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a mask. Additionally, the protocols in place at the stadium require all attendees to be wearing masks inside the stadium.Compliance with the protocols remains a key component to making this plan effective. We appreciate the professionalism and diligence of the Health Department and will continue to support its efforts in this matter and throughout the season.

Chiefs issue statement about COVID-19 positive fan

DETROIT (AP) — Brady Singer was stellar for a second straight start, allowing two hits in six innings, and the Kansas City Royals blanked the Detroit Tigers 4-0. 

Singer pitched eight one-hit innings in his previous outing at Cleveland. The rookie right-hander struck out the first five Detroit hitters and retired the first 10. Singer struck out eight with one walk. 

Salvador Perez homered and drove in three runs for the Royals, who have won seven of eight. 

Tarik Skubal allowed two earned runs and four hits in six innings in this matchup of rookie starters. He struck out eight with no walks.

DETROIT (AP) — Brady Singer was stellar for a second straight start, allowing two hits in six innings, and the Kansas City Royals blanked the Detroit Tigers 4-0. Singer pitched eight one-hit innings in his previous outing at Cleveland. The rookie right-hander struck out the first five Detroit hitters and retired the first 10. Singer struck out eight with one walk. Salvador Perez homered and drove in three runs for the Royals, who have won seven of eight. Tarik Skubal allowed two earned runs and four hits in six innings in this matchup of rookie starters. He struck out eight with no walks.

Singer shuts down Tigers in Kansas City's 4-0 win



LAWRENCE –&nbsp;As Kansas Athletics continues to evaluate the financial obstacles that have been created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the monitoring and assessing of all budgetary expenses remains an ongoing obligation. 

Due to these demands as well as concern with hosting an event of high school and collegiate athletes traveling to Lawrence from various areas of the country, Kansas Athletics leadership has made the decision to postpone the 2021 Kansas Relays.

“This is a difficult, but necessary, decision in the midst of a very trying time for our community and Kansas Athletics,” said Director of Athletics Jeff Long. “We have to operate in as lean a fashion as possible, while not inhibiting the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes. There are a lot of logistical details and planning that goes into this event, so delaying the decision any longer would not be beneficial to many individuals' time and resources. At a minimum, this will save $300,000 from the KAI budget for an event that would likely have cost significantly more with the current testing protocols.”

KAI has undergone a large number of budget reductions since the start of the 2020-21 fiscal year on July 1. Included in those measures have been salary reduction, furlough programs, reduction of part-time staff, operations reductions and a broad hiring freeze of all non-essential roles. Additional budget reductions will continue to be evaluated and implemented as needed.

Until last spring, the Kansas Relays had been held every year since 1923, with the exception of World War II cancellations of 1943-1945 and 1998-99 because of renovations to Memorial Stadium. Last spring’s event was cancelled due to the early onset of the global pandemic.

“While the postponement of this marquee event is difficult, I understand and support the decision,” said head coach Stanley Redwine. “I appreciate the tireless effort of our administration in evaluating all budgetary concerns, and am grateful they are doing everything they can to protect dollars and resources that directly impact our student-athletes as well as their academic and athletic experiences.”



LAWRENCE –&nbsp;As Kansas Athletics continues to evaluate the financial obstacles that have been created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the monitoring and assessing of all budgetary expenses remains an ongoing obligation. Due to these demands as well as concern with hosting an event of high school and collegiate athletes traveling to Lawrence from various areas of the country, Kansas Athletics leadership has made the decision to postpone the 2021 Kansas Relays.“This is a difficult, but necessary, decision in the midst of a very trying time for our community and Kansas Athletics,” said Director of Athletics Jeff Long. “We have to operate in as lean a fashion as possible, while not inhibiting the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes. There are a lot of logistical details and planning that goes into this event, so delaying the decision any longer would not be beneficial to many individuals' time and resources. At a minimum, this will save $300,000 from the KAI budget for an event that would likely have cost significantly more with the current testing protocols.”KAI has undergone a large number of budget reductions since the start of the 2020-21 fiscal year on July 1. Included in those measures have been salary reduction, furlough programs, reduction of part-time staff, operations reductions and a broad hiring freeze of all non-essential roles. Additional budget reductions will continue to be evaluated and implemented as needed.Until last spring, the Kansas Relays had been held every year since 1923, with the exception of World War II cancellations of 1943-1945 and 1998-99 because of renovations to Memorial Stadium. Last spring’s event was cancelled due to the early onset of the global pandemic.“While the postponement of this marquee event is difficult, I understand and support the decision,” said head coach Stanley Redwine. “I appreciate the tireless effort of our administration in evaluating all budgetary concerns, and am grateful they are doing everything they can to protect dollars and resources that directly impact our student-athletes as well as their academic and athletic experiences.”

KU Athletics to postpone 2021 Kansas Relays 

 TOPEKA -- The Kansas Volleyball Association has announced&nbsp;the 2020 Week 2 volleyball rankings. 

Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday. Current classifications for the rankings are based on enrollments from 2019-20 and the rankings will be adjusted when the updated classifications are released at the end of September.

Rank/School/Record/Last Week’s Ranking

TOPEKA -- The Kansas Volleyball Association has announced&nbsp;the 2020 Week 2 volleyball rankings. Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday. Current classifications for the rankings are based on enrollments from 2019-20 and the rankings will be adjusted when the updated classifications are released at the end of September.Rank/School/Record/Last Week’s RankingClass 6A1. Washburn Rural 4-1 (1)2. Blue Valley West 0-0 (3)3. Olathe Northwest 4-0 (4)4. Blue Valley 2-1 (2)5. Shawnee Mission Northwest 3-0 (5)6. Blue Valley North 2-0 (6)7. Gardner-Edgerton 1-0 (7)8. Blue Valley Northwest 0-0 (8)9. Hutchinson 8-0 (10)10. Mill Valley 4-2 (NR)Class 5A1. St. Thomas Aquinas 4-1 (1)2. St. James Academy 3-1 (2)3. Lansing 7-0 (4)4. Spring Hill 9-2 (3)5. Bishop Carroll 5-1 (5)6. McPherson 8-0 (6)7. Bonner Springs 6-1 (8)8. Andover 9-2 (NR)9. Seaman 8-2 (NR)10. De Soto 8-1 (9)Class 4A1. Andale 9-1 (1)2. Circle 5-2 (3)3. Nickerson 9-2 (7)4. Topeka-Hayden 3-6 (2)5. Bishop Miege 0-1 (5)6. Louisburg 5-4 (4)7. Eudora 2-1 (6)8. Clay Center 7-1 (NR)9. Buhler 6-1 (NR)10. Holton 4-4 (8)Class 3A1. Royal Valley 9-0 (1)2. Cheney 8-0 (2)3. Smoky Valley 9-1 (4)4. Wichita-Trinity Academy 5-1 (3)5. Sabetha 12-0 (6)6. Thomas More Prep-Marian 11-2 (5)7. Phillipsburg 6-0 (7)8. Silver Lake 7-3 (8)9. Nemaha Central 4-2 (9)10. Perry-Lecompton 4-2 (NR)Class 2A1. Garden Plain 8-0 (3)2. Wabaunsee 11-0 (7)3. St. Mary’s-Colgan 5-0 (2)4. Ellinwood 11-1 (5)5. Sedgwick 13-1 (6)6. Jefferson County North 7-1 (4)7. Belle Plaine 8-0 (9)8. Herington 7-0 (10)9. Jackson Heights 8-1 (NR)10. Hillsboro 7-1 (NR)Class 1A – Division 11. Olpe 7-0 (2)2. Pretty Prairie 7-0 (3)3. Burlingame 7-0 (6)4. Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton 6-0 (7)5. South Central 12-0 (10)6. Lebo 5-1 (4)7. Thunder Ridge 9-1 (9)8. Meade/Fowler 7-1 (NR)9. Victoria 7-2 (8)10. Washington County 10-2 (NR)Class 1A – Division 21. Central Plains 3-2 (1)2. Attica 6-1 (4)3. St. Francis 9-2 (3)4. Golden Plains 11-2 (2)5. Wallace County 7-3 (7)6. Central Christian 7-3 (8)7. Wheatland/Grinnell 11-5 (9)8. Lost Springs-Centre 4-1 (NR)9. Cunningham 3-3 (5)10. Elyria Christian 6-2 (NR)

KVA announces Week 2 volleyball rankings

Six months ago, Covid-19 brought the world of sports to its knees, with a shutdown that saw the NBA, NHL, MLB, college basketball, and a number of other sports postpone or outright cancel their seasons.

In a time when the future of sports looked uncertain, the communities behind those leagues, teams, and players pulled together for a victorious and safe return in just a few short months.

While leagues like the NBA had millions of dollars to throw at the problem, many questions remained about how, or even if it would be possible to safely resume high school sports in the fall.

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 </figure>Six months ago, Covid-19 brought the world of sports to its knees, with a shutdown that saw the NBA, NHL, MLB, college basketball, and a number of other sports postpone or outright cancel their seasons.In a time when the future of sports looked uncertain, the communities behind those leagues, teams, and players pulled together for a victorious and safe return in just a few short months.While leagues like the NBA had millions of dollars to throw at the problem, many questions remained about how, or even if it would be possible to safely resume high school sports in the fall.Despite doubts and long odds high school football, the biggest and undoubtedly most complicated of fall sports, got underway on time in the state of Kansas.Most teams are already in their third week of play, and many have been able to get there with little to no difficulty.“I hope for the kids that all sports are able to continue this fall,” Central head coach Mark Sandbo said. “I believe it’s such an important key to developing our youth.”While the start to the season in many cases has gone off without a hitch, there has been a blistering amount of work done behind the scenes to keep things on track.In addition to following KSHAA guidelines surrounding things like masks and splash shields, teams around the state have taken additional precautions to keep their players, coaches and fans safe.At Salina Central, athletes must fill out a health and wellness questionnaire and be temperature checked before participating in practice.Teams are also limited to how many players can be in the locker room at a time, which has made the process of suiting up and down for practice a much longer task.Once on the field, players are spaced out in warm up lines, and at some schools, even put into groups contact drills all season to prevent the possible spread of the virus.Once practice is completed, all footballs, helmets, shoulder pads, and other equipment must be disinfected before it can be used the following day.“There’s just as much cleaning involved as coaching this year,” Sacred Heart head coach Shane Richards said.While all of the cleaning can be cumbersome to some, others, like first year Abilene head coach Brad Nicks, has seen an amusing benefit.“With all of the cleaning and disinfecting I will say, our locker room smells a lot better.”While there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the potential impact of Covid-19 on the 2020 season, everyone has a role to play in keeping each other safe.“If everybody does their part there is a way to slow the spread of this virus,” Chapman head coach Kurt Webster said. “If we all make an effort as smaller communities I’m cautiously optimistic that we can play a full schedule this year.”

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