By ANDREW LOGUE Associated Press

AMES, Iowa — Jaren Holmes matched his season high with 23 points as No. 12 Iowa State held on to beat No. 5 Kansas State 80-76 on Tuesday night.

The Cyclones (15-4, 6-2 Big 12) moved into a three-way tie atop the conference standings with the Wildcats and Texas.

Iowa State shot 57.1% — including 62.5% in the second half — and scored 25 points off turnovers.

"It felt like as much as any game this year ... it was our guys being so connected," Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger said. "And just making plays for one another."

Gabe Kalscheur added 19 points for Iowa State. Osun Osunniyi finished with 16.

Markquis Nowell led Kansas State (17-3, 6-2) with 23 points.

"I thought this was just an unbelievable Big 12 game," Kanas State coach Jerome Tang said. "The environment was incredible."

A 3-pointer from Holmes gave Iowa State a 59-49 advantage with 8:12 remaining. Kansas State responded with a 10-1 run to trim the margin to 60-59.

Caleb Grill's 3-pointer steadied the Cyclones and pushed the lead back to 63-59 with five minutes left.

"Jaren was dynamite on both ends," Otzelberger said. "I thought defensively he had a really good game."

Free throws by Osunniyi, Grill and Holmes sealed the victory in the final 24 seconds.

"It's truly a blessing," Holmes said after jogging off the Hilton Coliseum floor. "I treasure every moment that I have in this great arena, and every opportunity I have to witness Hilton magic."

The first half featured eight lead changes and ended with Kansas State up 33-31.

A 3-pointer by Kalscheur ignited an early 9-0 run for the Cyclones and helped them build a 19-14 lead. Iowa State made just one of nine 3-point tries in the first 20 minutes.

Kansas State was trying to extend its best start to a season since 1961-62.

Iowa State improved to 11-0 at home. The Cyclones have not lost back-to-back games this season.

Kansas State hosts Florida on Saturday as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.

Iowa State travels to Missouri on Saturday.

By ANDREW LOGUE Associated PressAMES, Iowa — Jaren Holmes matched his season high with 23 points as No. 12 Iowa State held on to beat No. 5 Kansas State 80-76 on Tuesday night.The Cyclones (15-4, 6-2 Big 12) moved into a three-way tie atop the conference standings with the Wildcats and Texas.Iowa State shot 57.1% — including 62.5% in the second half — and scored 25 points off turnovers."It felt like as much as any game this year ... it was our guys being so connected," Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger said. "And just making plays for one another."Gabe Kalscheur added 19 points for Iowa State. Osun Osunniyi finished with 16.Markquis Nowell led Kansas State (17-3, 6-2) with 23 points."I thought this was just an unbelievable Big 12 game," Kanas State coach Jerome Tang said. "The environment was incredible."A 3-pointer from Holmes gave Iowa State a 59-49 advantage with 8:12 remaining. Kansas State responded with a 10-1 run to trim the margin to 60-59.Caleb Grill's 3-pointer steadied the Cyclones and pushed the lead back to 63-59 with five minutes left.Holmes finished 8-of-11 shooting."Jaren was dynamite on both ends," Otzelberger said. "I thought defensively he had a really good game."Free throws by Osunniyi, Grill and Holmes sealed the victory in the final 24 seconds."It's truly a blessing," Holmes said after jogging off the Hilton Coliseum floor. "I treasure every moment that I have in this great arena, and every opportunity I have to witness Hilton magic."The first half featured eight lead changes and ended with Kansas State up 33-31.A 3-pointer by Kalscheur ignited an early 9-0 run for the Cyclones and helped them build a 19-14 lead. Iowa State made just one of nine 3-point tries in the first 20 minutes.BIG PICTUREKansas State was trying to extend its best start to a season since 1961-62.Iowa State improved to 11-0 at home. The Cyclones have not lost back-to-back games this season.UP NEXTKansas State hosts Florida on Saturday as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge.Iowa State travels to Missouri on Saturday.

No. 12 Iowa State holds on to beat No. 5 Kansas State 80-76

Burlingame 54, Marais des Cygnes Valley 45

Cornerstone Family 41, Topeka Heritage Christian 26

Ell-Saline 59, Hutchinson Central Christian 50

Greeley County 62, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 38

Sedgwick 44, Wichita Defenders Homeschool 25

St. John's Beloit-Tipton 48, Bennington 41

St. Mary's 61, Lafayette (St. Joseph), Mo. 50

Wichita Bishop Carroll 45, Wichita Southeast 42

Wichita Sunrise 43, Wichita Defenders Homeschool 13

Top Gun Tournament First Round

Bennington 66, St. John's Beloit-Tipton 32

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS<h2>GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL</h2>Arkansas City 36, Winfield 30Atchison County 63, Atchison 39BV Southwest 56, Tonganoxie 26Burlingame 54, Marais des Cygnes Valley 45Chase 49, Natoma 37Clifton-Clyde 57, Linn 51Cornerstone Family 41, Topeka Heritage Christian 26Deerfield 53, Western Plains 41Dighton 61, Otis-Bison 49Ell-Saline 59, Hutchinson Central Christian 50Ellis 55, Victoria 40Ellsworth 57, Plainville 25Eureka 66, Caney Valley 33Fairfield 62, Stafford 20Fort Scott 49, Girard 34Galena 47, Columbus 39Goodland 67, Garden City 45Greeley County 62, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 38Heritage Christian 49, Lyndon 35Highland Park 56, Eudora 50Hugoton 59, Scott City 50Inman 47, Belle Plaine 34Kapaun Mount Carmel 42, Wichita North 33Lakeside 64, Lincoln 27Lebo 58, Hartford 16Madison/Hamilton 60, Waverly 43Minneapolis 46, Ellinwood 20Neodesha 41, Cherryvale 30Northern Valley 56, Stockton 44Norwich 54, Cunningham 12Osborne 72, Wilson 49Ottawa 52, Osage City 44Paola 58, Chanute 47Phillipsburg 47, Hoisington 21Pittsburg Colgan 56, Frontenac 41Quinter 47, Golden Plains 44Rawlins County 50, Logan/Palco 24Rock Hills 45, Tescott 25Rural Vista 49, Northern Heights 26Salina Sacred Heart 46, Beloit 43Sedgwick 44, Wichita Defenders Homeschool 25Smith Center 51, Hill City 13Smoky Valley 58, Hutchinson Trinity 27Solomon 36, Flint Hills Christian 28Southeast Saline 47, Republic County 29St. Francis 43, Oberlin-Decatur 34St. John 44, La Crosse 33St. John's Beloit-Tipton 48, Bennington 41St. Mary's 61, Lafayette (St. Joseph), Mo. 50Sylvan-Lucas 43, Southern Cloud 17Thunder Ridge 44, Pike Valley 30Troy 48, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 31University Academy, Mo. 73, KC Sumner 17Wakefield 58, BV Randolph 55, 2OTWallace County 71, Triplains-Brewster 19Wamego 70, Council Grove 19Wellington 72, Wichita Campus 6Wichita Bishop Carroll 45, Wichita Southeast 42Wichita Heights 56, Wichita Northwest 21Wichita Sunrise 43, Wichita Defenders Homeschool 13Top Gun Tournament First RoundBaldwin 55, Jefferson West 28Spring Hill 84, Wellsville 28POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONSBluestem vs. Humboldt, ppd.<h2>BOYS PREP BASKETBALL</h2>Augusta 52, El Dorado 49, OTBV Southwest 71, Tonganoxie 24Beloit 63, Salina Sacred Heart 52Bennington 66, St. John's Beloit-Tipton 32Blue Valley 54, SM Northwest 53Bonner Springs 82, KC Turner 40Central Heights 56, Osawatomie 36Chanute 47, Paola 31Chase 58, Natoma 45Cherryvale 70, Neodesha 39Dighton 57, Otis-Bison 36Ellinwood 55, Minneapolis 36Ellsworth 47, Plainville 42Emporia 41, Manhattan 39Frontenac 64, Pittsburg Colgan 44Galena 47, Columbus 40Garden City 63, Goodland 55Girard 43, Fort Scott 38Greeley County 62, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 38Hanover 71, Washington County 53Highland Park 76, Eudora 45Hill City 63, Smith Center 33Hoisington 61, Phillipsburg 46Hoxie 43, Russell 38Hugoton 69, Scott City 36Hutchinson 55, Derby 50KC Bishop Ward 75, Cair Paravel 55KC Piper 51, Leavenworth 38Kapaun Mount Carmel 69, Wichita North 40La Crosse 59, St. John 34Lakeside 59, Lincoln 41Lawrence Free State 63, SM North 38Lyndon 59, Heritage Christian 56Madison/Hamilton 60, Waverly 43Maize South 63, Goddard 30McPherson 51, Andale 36Mulvane 58, Clearwater 37Olpe 96, Southern Coffey 7Osage City 61, Ottawa 58Osborne 69, Wilson 52Rawlins County 62, Logan/Palco 47Rock Hills 41, Tescott 31Silver Lake 81, Santa Fe Trail 62Smoky Valley 50, Hutchinson Trinity 43Solomon 65, Flint Hills Christian 31Southeast Saline 75, Republic County 23St. Mary's Academy 70, Topeka 60Sylvan-Lucas 57, Southern Cloud 44Thunder Ridge 64, Pike Valley 45Topeka West 65, Basehor-Linwood 59Troy 60, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 59, OTVictoria 46, Ellis 31Wamego 70, Council Grove 40Weskan 68, Heartland Christian 34Wichita Defenders Homeschool 61, Central Christian 44Wichita Heights 67, Wichita Northwest 42Wichita South 49, Wichita West 47Wichita Southeast 63, Wichita Bishop Carroll 62Hillsboro Tournament Third PlaceClay Center 52, Hillsboro 40SPIAA Tournament ConsolationAshland 45, Ingalls 41Satanta 52, Spearville 51QuarterfinalKiowa County 64, Hodgeman County 57Meade 62, Bucklin 51Pawnee Heights 56, Minneola 48South Gray 48, South Central 42POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONSBluestem vs. Humboldt, ppd.Some high school basketball scores provided by <a href="http://Scorestream.com">Scorestream.com</a>.

Tuesday prep basketball scores

CONCORDIA - For the second straight week, the Cloud County Community College women's track and field team has had a student-athlete earn Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Women's Track Athlete of the week with&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/services/go.ashx/d9667e49-49f8-4110-a0be-79c1f86a3af0?elinkdata=38656" target="_blank">Vimbayi Maisvorewa</a>&nbsp;taking home the honors for week two of the KJCCC indoor track season. The honors for Maisvorewa come following a 400-meter event winning time of 55.62 seconds at the 2023 Washburn University Rust Buster Classic in Topeka, Kansas with the time also clearing the national qualifying standard for the 2023 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Currently ranked third in the NJCAA in the 400 meters, Maisvorewa would go on later in the meet to anchor the T-Bird 4x400 meter relay team that would win the event with a time of 3:52.53 while running a split time of 54.61 in the final leg. Maisvorewa joins teammates&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/services/go.ashx/20da69ed-1953-449f-b568-1fe761408653?elinkdata=38656" target="_blank">Miracle Thompson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/services/go.ashx/c08366c5-29ef-41ce-8bcb-ea6466276f7e?elinkdata=38656" target="_blank">Shackala Henry</a>&nbsp;to earn KJCCC Women's Track Athlete of the Week honors this season as CCCC has had three of the four athletes of the week in women's track this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cloud County AthleticsCONCORDIA - For the second straight week, the Cloud County Community College women's track and field team has had a student-athlete earn Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Women's Track Athlete of the week with&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/services/go.ashx/d9667e49-49f8-4110-a0be-79c1f86a3af0?elinkdata=38656" target="_blank">Vimbayi Maisvorewa</a>&nbsp;taking home the honors for week two of the KJCCC indoor track season. The honors for Maisvorewa come following a 400-meter event winning time of 55.62 seconds at the 2023 Washburn University Rust Buster Classic in Topeka, Kansas with the time also clearing the national qualifying standard for the 2023 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Currently ranked third in the NJCAA in the 400 meters, Maisvorewa would go on later in the meet to anchor the T-Bird 4x400 meter relay team that would win the event with a time of 3:52.53 while running a split time of 54.61 in the final leg. Maisvorewa joins teammates&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/services/go.ashx/20da69ed-1953-449f-b568-1fe761408653?elinkdata=38656" target="_blank">Miracle Thompson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://cloudtbirds.com/services/go.ashx/c08366c5-29ef-41ce-8bcb-ea6466276f7e?elinkdata=38656" target="_blank">Shackala Henry</a>&nbsp;to earn KJCCC Women's Track Athlete of the Week honors this season as CCCC has had three of the four athletes of the week in women's track this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

T-Birds' Maisvorewa named KJCCC Women's Track Athlete of the Week

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The decision that Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach faced at the conclusion of last season was shockingly simple yet brutally difficult:

Do they sign wide receiver Tyreek Hill to a long-term deal or trade him away?

Two options. Yet two very different ways to chart a course for the future of the franchise.

Veach mulled the decision for the better part of six weeks, knowing full well most Chiefs fans wanted to keep the dynamic playmaker, but that it would saddle the club with salary cap problems for years to come.

In late March, he hopped on the phone with Dolphins counterpart Chris Grier and made the deal: Hill was headed to South Beach for a package of five draft picks — which the Chiefs could use to fortify their roster — and much-needed financial flexibility.

"We took a step back and figured, 'How are we going to get better on both sides?' And that's why we decided it was best for us and best for Tyreek," Veach said at the time. "It was kind of a best-case scenario for us and for him."

Hill ultimately became the league's highest-paid wide receiver, signing a $120 million, four-year deal with the Dolphins that would have limited what the Chiefs could do in free agency.

And the Chiefs used their draft capital and financial freedom to replenish a roster that will face Cincinnati on Sunday night in its fifth consecutive AFC title game.

The Chiefs used the first-round pick from Miami — after a trade with New England — on Trent McDuffie, whose metrics are among the best of any rookie cornerback this season. Then they used their second-rounder from the Dolphins — after another trade with the Patriots — on wide receiver Skyy Moore, who has been a versatile addition to the offense.

Just as importantly, the Chiefs used the money they would have spent on Hill elsewhere: They signed wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, brought in safety Justin Reid, added veteran Carlos Dunlap to help one of the league's worst pass rushes, and had money left over to improve their depth elsewhere.

"Brett does it as well as anybody on finding people and bringing them in, that he thinks will fit in the offense, defense and special teams," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. "We have full trust in him as a coaching staff."

It's easy to have that trust given the results.

Hill had an incredible season for the Dolphins, catching a career-best 119 passes for 1,710 yards with seven TDs. But while Smith-Schuster finished with only 78 catches for 933 yards and three touchdowns, that still means he supplied Kansas City with roughly 55% of Hill's production in the regular season at roughly 14% of the cost.

Valdes-Scantling caught the decisive touchdown in last weekend's divisional win over the Jaguars, and along with Moore and Smith-Schuster, the trio helped the Chiefs lead the league in passing offense, scoring offense and total offense.

On the flip side, Dunlap helped the Chiefs to 55 sacks in the regular season, which ranked second in the league, after they had just 31 the previous year. Justin Reid proved to be a calming yet physical presence in the defensive backfield.

"All the guys stepped up," Chiefs wide receivers coach Joe Bleymaier said, "because there were a number of departures, not just Tyreek, to basically get all caught up and sped up to where we are today, so that we could just keep going as an offense, and the guys we brought in bought into that."

Ten months later, it would be difficult to argue Veach didn't make the right decision to trade Hill.

It's the kind of monumental decision the Bengals will face soon enough.

They've already indicated plans to negotiate a long-term deal this offseason for Joe Burrow, who could command as much as $50 million a year. And with that kind of investment in their quarterback, the Bengals will have to decide what to do with their pending free agents: Starting cornerback Eli Apple, safeties Vonn Bell and Jessie Bates III and tight end Hayden Hurst are all due to hit the open market, along with backups such as Tre Flowers and Samaje Perine.

Plenty of other starters — wide receivers Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins, and defensive tackle D.J. Reader — will be hitting free agency after next season.

The challenge in making the numbers work was evident in August, when Bates stayed clear of the Bengals amid a contract dispute. He eventually reported to training camp after signing a franchise tender worth about $13 million, rather than sit out the entire season. When asked why a deal wasn't reached, he replied: "That's not my question to answer."

"There's a business side of things," Bengals coach Zac Taylor acknowledged at the time, "and that plays into it some."

Just as it did for the Chiefs and Hill last offseason.

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The decision that Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach faced at the conclusion of last season was shockingly simple yet brutally difficult:Do they sign wide receiver Tyreek Hill to a long-term deal or trade him away?Two options. Yet two very different ways to chart a course for the future of the franchise.Veach mulled the decision for the better part of six weeks, knowing full well most Chiefs fans wanted to keep the dynamic playmaker, but that it would saddle the club with salary cap problems for years to come.In late March, he hopped on the phone with Dolphins counterpart Chris Grier and made the deal: Hill was headed to South Beach for a package of five draft picks — which the Chiefs could use to fortify their roster — and much-needed financial flexibility."We took a step back and figured, 'How are we going to get better on both sides?' And that's why we decided it was best for us and best for Tyreek," Veach said at the time. "It was kind of a best-case scenario for us and for him."That might be an understatement.Hill ultimately became the league's highest-paid wide receiver, signing a $120 million, four-year deal with the Dolphins that would have limited what the Chiefs could do in free agency.And the Chiefs used their draft capital and financial freedom to replenish a roster that will face Cincinnati on Sunday night in its fifth consecutive AFC title game.The Chiefs used the first-round pick from Miami — after a trade with New England — on Trent McDuffie, whose metrics are among the best of any rookie cornerback this season. Then they used their second-rounder from the Dolphins — after another trade with the Patriots — on wide receiver Skyy Moore, who has been a versatile addition to the offense.Just as importantly, the Chiefs used the money they would have spent on Hill elsewhere: They signed wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, brought in safety Justin Reid, added veteran Carlos Dunlap to help one of the league's worst pass rushes, and had money left over to improve their depth elsewhere."Brett does it as well as anybody on finding people and bringing them in, that he thinks will fit in the offense, defense and special teams," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. "We have full trust in him as a coaching staff."It's easy to have that trust given the results.Hill had an incredible season for the Dolphins, catching a career-best 119 passes for 1,710 yards with seven TDs. But while Smith-Schuster finished with only 78 catches for 933 yards and three touchdowns, that still means he supplied Kansas City with roughly 55% of Hill's production in the regular season at roughly 14% of the cost.Valdes-Scantling caught the decisive touchdown in last weekend's divisional win over the Jaguars, and along with Moore and Smith-Schuster, the trio helped the Chiefs lead the league in passing offense, scoring offense and total offense.On the flip side, Dunlap helped the Chiefs to 55 sacks in the regular season, which ranked second in the league, after they had just 31 the previous year. Justin Reid proved to be a calming yet physical presence in the defensive backfield."All the guys stepped up," Chiefs wide receivers coach Joe Bleymaier said, "because there were a number of departures, not just Tyreek, to basically get all caught up and sped up to where we are today, so that we could just keep going as an offense, and the guys we brought in bought into that."Ten months later, it would be difficult to argue Veach didn't make the right decision to trade Hill.It's the kind of monumental decision the Bengals will face soon enough.They've already indicated plans to negotiate a long-term deal this offseason for Joe Burrow, who could command as much as $50 million a year. And with that kind of investment in their quarterback, the Bengals will have to decide what to do with their pending free agents: Starting cornerback Eli Apple, safeties Vonn Bell and Jessie Bates III and tight end Hayden Hurst are all due to hit the open market, along with backups such as Tre Flowers and Samaje Perine.Plenty of other starters — wide receivers Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins, and defensive tackle D.J. Reader — will be hitting free agency after next season.The challenge in making the numbers work was evident in August, when Bates stayed clear of the Bengals amid a contract dispute. He eventually reported to training camp after signing a franchise tender worth about $13 million, rather than sit out the entire season. When asked why a deal wasn't reached, he replied: "That's not my question to answer.""There's a business side of things," Bengals coach Zac Taylor acknowledged at the time, "and that plays into it some."Just as it did for the Chiefs and Hill last offseason.

Chiefs' decision to trade Hill opened future for success

LAWRENCE –&nbsp;Head coach Lance Leipold announced the addition of 13 newcomers to the Kansas football roster today. 

All 13 student-athletes are on campus and enrolled at Kansas for the 2023 spring semester.

KU football announces addition of 13 newcomers

Southeast of Saline travels to Republic County Tuesday night to take on the Buffaloes. If you can't make it to the games, we've got you covered!

The girls play at 6 p.m. Tuesday and the boys at approximately 7:30 p.m.

You can listen to the basketball games on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM). Devin Hanney has the call. You also can watch a live stream of the games right here on Salina Post, thanks to Phillips Seed Farms!

Click the QR code or the link below to watch the games Tuesday.

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🎥Watch live as Southeast of Saline takes on Republic County tonight!

On Tuesday, the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association released their week five rankings for all seven classes of boys' basketball across the state of Kansas.

6A Boys 1. Blue Valley North 2. Wichita Heights 3. Olathe West 4. Olathe North 5. Garden City 6. Blue Valley Northwest 7. Derby 8. Lawrence 9. Lawrence Free State 10. Shawnee Mission Northwest

5A Boys 1. Highland Park 2. Hutchinson 3. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 4. St. James Academy 5. Maize South 6. Andover Central 7. Andover 8. DeSoto 9. Topeka West 10. KC Piper

4A Boys 1. Atchison 2. Bishop Miege 3. Eudora 4. McPherson 5. Towanda-Circle 6. Hugoton 7. Wellington 8. Abilene 9. Baldwin 10. Topeka Hayden

3A Boys 1. Sabetha 2. Southeast of Saline 3. Hesston 4. Haven 5. Wichita Collegiate 6. Galena 7. Marysville 8. Bishop Ward 9. Colby 10. Heritage Christian Academy

2A Boys 1. Wichita Independent 2. Hays-Thomas More Prep 3. Ellinwood 4. Lyndon 5. Inman 6. Moundridge 7. Bennington 8. Hill City 9. Sterling 10. Remington

1A-Div 1-Boys 1 Olpe 2 Centralia 3 Macksville 4 Clifton-Clyde 5 Wichita Classical School 6 Burlingame 7 Randolph-Blue Valley 8 Osborne 9 Norwich 10 McPherson-Elyria Christian

1A-Div 2-Boys 1. Greeley County 2. Northern Valley 3. Axtell 4. Hanover 5. Pawnee Heights 6. Lebo 7. Cheylin 8. Cunningham 9. Stafford 10. Kensington-Thunder Ridge

On Tuesday, the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association released their week five rankings for all seven classes of boys' basketball across the state of Kansas.You can find the full rankings below6A Boys 1. Blue Valley North 2. Wichita Heights 3. Olathe West 4. Olathe North 5. Garden City 6. Blue Valley Northwest 7. Derby 8. Lawrence 9. Lawrence Free State 10. Shawnee Mission Northwest 5A Boys 1. Highland Park 2. Hutchinson 3. Kapaun Mt. Carmel 4. St. James Academy 5. Maize South 6. Andover Central 7. Andover 8. DeSoto 9. Topeka West 10. KC Piper4A Boys 1. Atchison 2. Bishop Miege 3. Eudora 4. McPherson 5. Towanda-Circle 6. Hugoton 7. Wellington 8. Abilene 9. Baldwin 10. Topeka Hayden3A Boys 1. Sabetha 2. Southeast of Saline 3. Hesston 4. Haven 5. Wichita Collegiate 6. Galena 7. Marysville 8. Bishop Ward 9. Colby 10. Heritage Christian Academy2A Boys 1. Wichita Independent 2. Hays-Thomas More Prep 3. Ellinwood 4. Lyndon 5. Inman 6. Moundridge 7. Bennington 8. Hill City 9. Sterling 10. Remington 1A-Div 1-Boys 1 Olpe 2 Centralia 3 Macksville 4 Clifton-Clyde 5 Wichita Classical School 6 Burlingame 7 Randolph-Blue Valley 8 Osborne 9 Norwich 10 McPherson-Elyria Christian 1A-Div 2-Boys 1. Greeley County 2. Northern Valley 3. Axtell 4. Hanover 5. Pawnee Heights 6. Lebo 7. Cheylin 8. Cunningham 9. Stafford 10. Kensington-Thunder Ridge

KBCA Boy's basketball rankings: Week Six

On Tuesday, the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association released their week five rankings for all seven classes of girls' basketball across the state of Kansas.

6A Girls 1. Shawnee Mission South 2. Blue Valley North 3. Washburn Rural 4. Derby 5. Lawrence 6. Liberal 7. Topeka High 8. Blue Valley 9. Olathe Northwest 10. Wichita South

5A Girls 1. Topeka Seaman 2. Bishop Carroll 3. Andover 4. Emporia 5. St. Thomas Aquinas 6. Hutchinson 7. Bonner Springs 8. Basehor-Linwood 9. Tecumseh-Shawnee Heights 10. Andover Central

4A Girls 1. Bishop Miege 2. McPherson 3. Wellington 4. Wamego 5. Ft. Scott 6. Independence 7. Andale 8. Parsons 9. Rock Creek 10. Hugoton/Topeka-Hayden

3A Girls 1. Goodland 2. Phillipsburg 3. Nemaha Central 4. Cheney 5. Haven 6. Atchison County Community HS 7. Silver Lake 8. Hesston 9. Eureka 10. Southeast of Saline

2A Girls 1. Elbing- Berean Academy 2. St. Mary's Colgan 3. Smith Center 4. Jackson Heights 5. Riverside 6. Hillsboro 7. Mission Valley 8. Bluestem 9. Remington 10. Hoxie

1A-Div 1-Girls 1. Little River 2. Pretty Prairie 3. Hodgeman County 4. Osborne 5. Clifton-Clyde 6. Central Plains 7. Norwich 8. Doniphan West 9. Quinter 10. St. Francis

1A-Div 2- Girls 1. Hanover 2. Lebo 3. Hutchinson - Central Christian 4. Bucklin 5. Rexford - Golden Plains 6. Attica 7. Beloit-St. John's/Tipton 8. Linn 9. Wilson 10. South Haven

On Tuesday, the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association released their week five rankings for all seven classes of girls' basketball across the state of Kansas.You can find the full rankings below6A Girls 1. Shawnee Mission South 2. Blue Valley North 3. Washburn Rural 4. Derby 5. Lawrence 6. Liberal 7. Topeka High 8. Blue Valley 9. Olathe Northwest 10. Wichita South5A Girls 1. Topeka Seaman 2. Bishop Carroll 3. Andover 4. Emporia 5. St. Thomas Aquinas 6. Hutchinson 7. Bonner Springs 8. Basehor-Linwood 9. Tecumseh-Shawnee Heights 10. Andover Central4A Girls 1. Bishop Miege 2. McPherson 3. Wellington 4. Wamego 5. Ft. Scott 6. Independence 7. Andale 8. Parsons 9. Rock Creek 10. Hugoton/Topeka-Hayden3A Girls 1. Goodland 2. Phillipsburg 3. Nemaha Central 4. Cheney 5. Haven 6. Atchison County Community HS 7. Silver Lake 8. Hesston 9. Eureka 10. Southeast of Saline2A Girls 1. Elbing- Berean Academy 2. St. Mary's Colgan 3. Smith Center 4. Jackson Heights 5. Riverside 6. Hillsboro 7. Mission Valley 8. Bluestem 9. Remington 10. Hoxie1A-Div 1-Girls 1. Little River 2. Pretty Prairie 3. Hodgeman County 4. Osborne 5. Clifton-Clyde 6. Central Plains 7. Norwich 8. Doniphan West 9. Quinter 10. St. Francis 1A-Div 2- Girls 1. Hanover 2. Lebo 3. Hutchinson - Central Christian 4. Bucklin 5. Rexford - Golden Plains 6. Attica 7. Beloit-St. John's/Tipton 8. Linn 9. Wilson 10. South Haven

KBCA girl's basketball rankings: Week six

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor

After falling to ranked Hugoton in their first loss of the season to claim second at this year’s Sterling Tournament, the Southeast of Saline boy’s basketball team will hit the road to take on Republic County, officially beginning the home stretch of their season.

The Trojan resume is still mostly unscathed at 10-1 while the Buffaloes enter this contest still looking for traction at 3-9.

Overall, the takeaway from Sterling will go down as a positive one, as the Trojans continue battling top-ranked opponents, falling only to now #6 Hugoton.

“As a three-game package, I thought our time in Sterling was really good,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “Any time you can go into a tournament and win two games that’s a positive. In the first two rounds, I thought we were a little better defensively. We had a couple of lapses against shooters against Hugoton and I feel like I got outcoached a little bit and that’s something that I can take some ownership and improve on.”

Now, Southeast will refocus their attention on taking the NCAA, something that has become less of a goal and more of a product of their hard work and selfless play.

“If we continue to play at the level that we’re capable of playing at I think winning the league is an expectation,” Flax said. “I think that will be a product of us being locked in and controlling what we need to control. It’s great for our guys to get that recognition but I think what comes along with improving and getting better is more important than a league title.” T SES will have an excellent opportunity to bounce back and re-enter the win column against a Republic County team that has struggled to keep opponents off the board despite posing a number of different looks.

“They’ll throw some different defenses at us and if you let them shoot the ball they have some guys who can knock down shots,” he said. “They don’t have the kind of bigs that they traditionally do so their style is a bit different than it has been in the past.”

Much of the attention will be placed on the senior duo of Trey Melton and Sam Thumann, who hold a majority of the team’s points and rebounds coming into this contest.

For SES, the focus remains within as the Trojans look to get back to their winning ways through their own brand of basketball.

“We want to bounce back with a little more physicality than we played with at Hugoton and we need more than just Eli and Nakari to contribute offensively,” Flax said. “We’ve challenged some guys and we’ll see how they respond.”

Tip-off between the Trojans and Buffaloes is set for 7:00 in Belleville following the girl’s game at 6:30.

As always, both games can be heard on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM) or streamed on the Salina Post with live audio and video.

By TYLER HENRY Salina Post contributor<figure>
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 </figure>After falling to ranked Hugoton in their first loss of the season to claim second at this year’s Sterling Tournament, the Southeast of Saline boy’s basketball team will hit the road to take on Republic County, officially beginning the home stretch of their season.The Trojan resume is still mostly unscathed at 10-1 while the Buffaloes enter this contest still looking for traction at 3-9.Overall, the takeaway from Sterling will go down as a positive one, as the Trojans continue battling top-ranked opponents, falling only to now #6 Hugoton.“As a three-game package, I thought our time in Sterling was really good,” SES head coach Bryson Flax said. “Any time you can go into a tournament and win two games that’s a positive. In the first two rounds, I thought we were a little better defensively. We had a couple of lapses against shooters against Hugoton and I feel like I got outcoached a little bit and that’s something that I can take some ownership and improve on.”Now, Southeast will refocus their attention on taking the NCAA, something that has become less of a goal and more of a product of their hard work and selfless play.“If we continue to play at the level that we’re capable of playing at I think winning the league is an expectation,” Flax said. “I think that will be a product of us being locked in and controlling what we need to control. It’s great for our guys to get that recognition but I think what comes along with improving and getting better is more important than a league title.” T SES will have an excellent opportunity to bounce back and re-enter the win column against a Republic County team that has struggled to keep opponents off the board despite posing a number of different looks.“They’ll throw some different defenses at us and if you let them shoot the ball they have some guys who can knock down shots,” he said. “They don’t have the kind of bigs that they traditionally do so their style is a bit different than it has been in the past.”Much of the attention will be placed on the senior duo of Trey Melton and Sam Thumann, who hold a majority of the team’s points and rebounds coming into this contest.For SES, the focus remains within as the Trojans look to get back to their winning ways through their own brand of basketball.“We want to bounce back with a little more physicality than we played with at Hugoton and we need more than just Eli and Nakari to contribute offensively,” Flax said. “We’ve challenged some guys and we’ll see how they respond.”Tip-off between the Trojans and Buffaloes is set for 7:00 in Belleville following the girl’s game at 6:30.As always, both games can be heard on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM) or streamed on the Salina Post with live audio and video.

2nd-Ranked Trojans travel to Republic County in search of bounce back win

WICHITA – Half of every one of Kansas Wesleyan's field goal attempts found its way through the hoop on Wednesday night against Friends.

The Coyotes shot 50 percent from the field overall and 50 percent from 3-point range as the offense came alive and KWU blasted the Friends Falcons 95-64 inside the Garvey Center.

Wesleyan hit 15 3-pointers in the game, the most in a game since January 29, 2020 against Avila. The Coyotes hit 15 triples twice that season, also against Sterling 11 days prior. It's the seventh known 15-plus 3-pointer game in program history. The school record is 18 in a game, set on January 29, 2000.

<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13309">Alex Littlejohn</a>&nbsp;(SO/Newton, Kan.) again was huge for the Coyotes. The sophomore recorded his 14th&nbsp;double-double of the season, with 13 points and 12 rebounds. He added nine assists, narrowly missing the Coyotes' first triple-double since 2013 (Canon Fields).

It took a few minutes for the Coyote offense to get rolling, just over seven to be exact. Friends had gotten within a point at 10-9 with 12:51 left in the first half when the spark ignited under the Coyotes.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13303">Izaiah Hale</a>&nbsp;(SO/Wichita, Kan.) buried back-to-back 3-pointers, pushing KWU's lead out to 16-9 with 12:11 to go.

Friends scored, only to be answered by five straight points by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/14027">Malik Marshall</a>&nbsp;(SO/Rockford, Ill.) pushing the difference out to 21-11 with 8:51 left.

The Falcons got within five at 25-20 with 7:07 to go, but it was all Coyotes the rest of the half.

A 20-6 by Wesleyan capped by another triple by Hale, who finished the night with 5 makes from deep, made it 45-26 with 2:20 left in the first.

Friends made a little run of its own to open the second half, cutting KWU's lead to 49-40 with 17:07 left, but here came the Coyotes again on the attack.

Eight straight points from the Coyotes capped by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13298">Jun Murdock</a>&nbsp;(JR/Wichita, Kan.)'s free throws made it 57-40 with 15:04 left.

Friends got no closer than 14 the rest of the night.

KWU's lead hit a game-high 33 on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13281">CJ Weathers</a>&nbsp;(SR/Allen, Texas)' 3-pointer with 3:40 left.

Hale's 15 points led the Coyotes, while Marshall added 14, hitting four 3-pointers in the game. Littlejohn had 13, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13286">Easton Hunter</a>&nbsp;(JR/Colwich, Kan.) and Murdock added 11 each as five Coyotes reached double figures in scoring.

Wesleyan dominated the rebounding totals 47-30 as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/14015">Thurbil Bile</a>&nbsp;(JR/Centennial, Colo.) had six and Marshall five to complement Littlejohn's 12.

The Coyotes return home on Saturday, the first home game since the January 11 win over No. 4 ranked Southwestern. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. inside Mabee Arena.

KWU Sports InformationWICHITA – Half of every one of Kansas Wesleyan's field goal attempts found its way through the hoop on Wednesday night against Friends.The Coyotes shot 50 percent from the field overall and 50 percent from 3-point range as the offense came alive and KWU blasted the Friends Falcons 95-64 inside the Garvey Center.Wesleyan hit 15 3-pointers in the game, the most in a game since January 29, 2020 against Avila. The Coyotes hit 15 triples twice that season, also against Sterling 11 days prior. It's the seventh known 15-plus 3-pointer game in program history. The school record is 18 in a game, set on January 29, 2000.<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13309">Alex Littlejohn</a>&nbsp;(SO/Newton, Kan.) again was huge for the Coyotes. The sophomore recorded his 14th&nbsp;double-double of the season, with 13 points and 12 rebounds. He added nine assists, narrowly missing the Coyotes' first triple-double since 2013 (Canon Fields).It took a few minutes for the Coyote offense to get rolling, just over seven to be exact. Friends had gotten within a point at 10-9 with 12:51 left in the first half when the spark ignited under the Coyotes.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13303">Izaiah Hale</a>&nbsp;(SO/Wichita, Kan.) buried back-to-back 3-pointers, pushing KWU's lead out to 16-9 with 12:11 to go.Friends scored, only to be answered by five straight points by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/14027">Malik Marshall</a>&nbsp;(SO/Rockford, Ill.) pushing the difference out to 21-11 with 8:51 left.The Falcons got within five at 25-20 with 7:07 to go, but it was all Coyotes the rest of the half.A 20-6 by Wesleyan capped by another triple by Hale, who finished the night with 5 makes from deep, made it 45-26 with 2:20 left in the first.Wesleyan led 47-31 at the break.Friends made a little run of its own to open the second half, cutting KWU's lead to 49-40 with 17:07 left, but here came the Coyotes again on the attack.Eight straight points from the Coyotes capped by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13298">Jun Murdock</a>&nbsp;(JR/Wichita, Kan.)'s free throws made it 57-40 with 15:04 left.Friends got no closer than 14 the rest of the night.KWU's lead hit a game-high 33 on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13281">CJ Weathers</a>&nbsp;(SR/Allen, Texas)' 3-pointer with 3:40 left.Hale's 15 points led the Coyotes, while Marshall added 14, hitting four 3-pointers in the game. Littlejohn had 13, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/13286">Easton Hunter</a>&nbsp;(JR/Colwich, Kan.) and Murdock added 11 each as five Coyotes reached double figures in scoring.Wesleyan dominated the rebounding totals 47-30 as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/1/14015">Thurbil Bile</a>&nbsp;(JR/Centennial, Colo.) had six and Marshall five to complement Littlejohn's 12.The Coyotes return home on Saturday, the first home game since the January 11 win over No. 4 ranked Southwestern. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. inside Mabee Arena.

Hot shooting Coyote men down Friends 95-64

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– Two electrifying quarterbacks, two dominating defensive linemen and two coaches who led their respective teams to the playoffs in their first season at the helm have been selected in nationwide balloting as the 2022 NFL season recipients of the annual 101 Awards.

The powerhouse lineup of award winners includes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback&nbsp;Patrick Mahomes&nbsp;as AFC Offensive Player of the Year, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback&nbsp;Jalen Hurts&nbsp;as NFC Offensive Player of the Year, Chiefs defensive tackle&nbsp;Chris Jones&nbsp;as AFC Defensive Player of the Year, San Francisco 49ers defensive end&nbsp;Nick Bosa&nbsp;as NFC Defensive Player of the Year, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach&nbsp;Doug Pederson&nbsp;as AFC Coach of the Year and New York Giants head coach&nbsp;Brian Daboll&nbsp;as NFC Coach of the Year.

Each full season since the AFL-NFL merger, the 101 Awards have honored the top players and coaches of the year, making it the nation’s longest-running awards event dedicated exclusively to the National Football League. In its 53-year history, the highly-acclaimed 101 Awards have recognized many of the greatest players and coaches in pro football history.

The honorees for the 2022 season will be presented with their awards at the 53rd&nbsp;Annual 101 Awards Gala, scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City.

Mahomes led the NFL in passing yards during the 2022 regular season, accumulating a franchise-record 5,250 yards through the air. Combined with his 358 rushing yards, he became the only quarterback in NFL history to throw for 5,000+ yards and rush for 350+ yards in the same season. Mahomes was the only quarterback in the league to average more than 300 yards passing per game (308.8). His remarkable accuracy resulted in a career-best 67.1 completion percentage. A leading candidate for NFL Most Valuable Player, the sixth-year quarterback led the Chiefs to a seventh-consecutive AFC West crown.

Hurts became just the fifth quarterback since 2000 to lead his team to 14+ regular-season wins while registering 35+ touchdowns with eight-or-fewer giveaways. At age 24, Hurts is the second-youngest quarterback in NFL history to win 14+ regular-season games, trailing only Dan Marino (23 years old) with Miami in 1984. During the season, Hurts was ranked first in 20+ yard passing and rushing touchdowns (15) and was second in NFC passer rating, finishing the regular-season at 101.5. His 13 rushing touchdowns tied for the second-most in the NFL behind Detroit’s Jamaal Williams (17). He also led the NFC by accounting for 35 total touchdowns.

Jones achieved multi-sack games five times during the 2022 regular-season, which was the most in the league by a defensive tackle. He tied his single-season career high with 15.5 sacks, which tied for fourth in the NFL, and tied for second in the AFC, only behind Cleveland’s Myles Garrett (16). Jones tied the third-longest streak in Chiefs franchise history by recording at least a half-sack in six consecutive games. The seventh-year player also forced two fumbles and recovered one during the 2022 campaign and set a career high for tackles (44) while tying a career high for quarterback hits (29).

Bosa led the NFL during the regular-season with a career-high 18.5 sacks. He recorded at least one sack in 13 of San Francisco’s 17 games this season, while also forcing two fumbles. He helped lead the 49ers to their first NFC West championship since 2019, which included ending the regular-season on a 10-game winning streak. Bosa’s fourth season in the league has been his best in a career that has quickly established him among the game’s elite players. The 49ers defense gave up an average of 300.6 yards per game, the fewest in the entire NFL.

In his inaugural season in Jacksonville, Pederson rallied his team to win six of its final seven games to capture the AFC South crown with a 9-8 regular-season record. The Jaguars year-over-year win differential of +6 was tied with the Detroit Lions for the most in the NFL in 2022, a remarkable turnaround from a 3-14 record in 2021. A former NFL quarterback, Pederson is one of only four individuals to win the Super Bowl as a player and head coach. He is 51-45-1 in six NFL regular-seasons as a head coach, with the first five coming in Philadelphia (2016-20) where he led the Eagles to a championship in Super Bowl LII.

Hired in January 2022, Daboll’s first season with the Giants saw the team record its first winning season and playoff berth since 2016. His 20+ years of NFL coaching experience helped the Giants get off to a 6-1 start to the season, marking the best start for a Giants first-year head coach since 1929. He is also the fifth Giants head coach to lead his team to the playoffs in his debut season. Of the three first-time head coaches who made the 2022 playoffs, Daboll is the only one who advanced to the Divisional Round. In doing so, Daboll became the first Giants coach since 1993 to win his post-season debut.

In addition to the annual player and coach awards, the 101 Awards event will also present the prestigious&nbsp;Lamar Hunt Award for Professional Football, which was created in 2008 to honor the life and legacy of the Chiefs founder. This award recognizes an individual or group that has made significant contributions to the NFL and its status as the preeminent pro sports league in America. The 15th&nbsp;recipient will be announced at a later date prior to this year’s event.

The beneficiary of the 101 Awards will be The University of Kansas Health System, a not-for-profit organization that receives no state or local funding, relying instead on philanthropy and sound fiscal management.

101 AwardsKANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– Two electrifying quarterbacks, two dominating defensive linemen and two coaches who led their respective teams to the playoffs in their first season at the helm have been selected in nationwide balloting as the 2022 NFL season recipients of the annual 101 Awards.The powerhouse lineup of award winners includes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback&nbsp;Patrick Mahomes&nbsp;as AFC Offensive Player of the Year, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback&nbsp;Jalen Hurts&nbsp;as NFC Offensive Player of the Year, Chiefs defensive tackle&nbsp;Chris Jones&nbsp;as AFC Defensive Player of the Year, San Francisco 49ers defensive end&nbsp;Nick Bosa&nbsp;as NFC Defensive Player of the Year, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach&nbsp;Doug Pederson&nbsp;as AFC Coach of the Year and New York Giants head coach&nbsp;Brian Daboll&nbsp;as NFC Coach of the Year.Each full season since the AFL-NFL merger, the 101 Awards have honored the top players and coaches of the year, making it the nation’s longest-running awards event dedicated exclusively to the National Football League. In its 53-year history, the highly-acclaimed 101 Awards have recognized many of the greatest players and coaches in pro football history.The honorees for the 2022 season will be presented with their awards at the 53rd&nbsp;Annual 101 Awards Gala, scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City.Mahomes led the NFL in passing yards during the 2022 regular season, accumulating a franchise-record 5,250 yards through the air. Combined with his 358 rushing yards, he became the only quarterback in NFL history to throw for 5,000+ yards and rush for 350+ yards in the same season. Mahomes was the only quarterback in the league to average more than 300 yards passing per game (308.8). His remarkable accuracy resulted in a career-best 67.1 completion percentage. A leading candidate for NFL Most Valuable Player, the sixth-year quarterback led the Chiefs to a seventh-consecutive AFC West crown.Hurts became just the fifth quarterback since 2000 to lead his team to 14+ regular-season wins while registering 35+ touchdowns with eight-or-fewer giveaways. At age 24, Hurts is the second-youngest quarterback in NFL history to win 14+ regular-season games, trailing only Dan Marino (23 years old) with Miami in 1984. During the season, Hurts was ranked first in 20+ yard passing and rushing touchdowns (15) and was second in NFC passer rating, finishing the regular-season at 101.5. His 13 rushing touchdowns tied for the second-most in the NFL behind Detroit’s Jamaal Williams (17). He also led the NFC by accounting for 35 total touchdowns.Jones achieved multi-sack games five times during the 2022 regular-season, which was the most in the league by a defensive tackle. He tied his single-season career high with 15.5 sacks, which tied for fourth in the NFL, and tied for second in the AFC, only behind Cleveland’s Myles Garrett (16). Jones tied the third-longest streak in Chiefs franchise history by recording at least a half-sack in six consecutive games. The seventh-year player also forced two fumbles and recovered one during the 2022 campaign and set a career high for tackles (44) while tying a career high for quarterback hits (29).Bosa led the NFL during the regular-season with a career-high 18.5 sacks. He recorded at least one sack in 13 of San Francisco’s 17 games this season, while also forcing two fumbles. He helped lead the 49ers to their first NFC West championship since 2019, which included ending the regular-season on a 10-game winning streak. Bosa’s fourth season in the league has been his best in a career that has quickly established him among the game’s elite players. The 49ers defense gave up an average of 300.6 yards per game, the fewest in the entire NFL.In his inaugural season in Jacksonville, Pederson rallied his team to win six of its final seven games to capture the AFC South crown with a 9-8 regular-season record. The Jaguars year-over-year win differential of +6 was tied with the Detroit Lions for the most in the NFL in 2022, a remarkable turnaround from a 3-14 record in 2021. A former NFL quarterback, Pederson is one of only four individuals to win the Super Bowl as a player and head coach. He is 51-45-1 in six NFL regular-seasons as a head coach, with the first five coming in Philadelphia (2016-20) where he led the Eagles to a championship in Super Bowl LII.Hired in January 2022, Daboll’s first season with the Giants saw the team record its first winning season and playoff berth since 2016. His 20+ years of NFL coaching experience helped the Giants get off to a 6-1 start to the season, marking the best start for a Giants first-year head coach since 1929. He is also the fifth Giants head coach to lead his team to the playoffs in his debut season. Of the three first-time head coaches who made the 2022 playoffs, Daboll is the only one who advanced to the Divisional Round. In doing so, Daboll became the first Giants coach since 1993 to win his post-season debut.In addition to the annual player and coach awards, the 101 Awards event will also present the prestigious&nbsp;Lamar Hunt Award for Professional Football, which was created in 2008 to honor the life and legacy of the Chiefs founder. This award recognizes an individual or group that has made significant contributions to the NFL and its status as the preeminent pro sports league in America. The 15th&nbsp;recipient will be announced at a later date prior to this year’s event.The beneficiary of the 101 Awards will be The University of Kansas Health System, a not-for-profit organization that receives no state or local funding, relying instead on philanthropy and sound fiscal management.

Chiefs' Mahomes, Jones among 101 Award winners

SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) — Exhaustion. Relief. Satisfaction.

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin felt all that and more after winning a record 83rd World Cup race Tuesday.

Shiffrin's giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women's list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn, who retired four years ago when injuries cut her career short.

"I don't think there are words to explain all the feelings," Shiffrin said. "In the end of it, it's like there's too much excitement to feel. I don't know if that makes sense. So it's something you can't explain. So I just try to breathe a bit and enjoy it."

Shiffrin now needs only three more wins to match Ingemar Stenmark's overall record — between men and women — of 86 victories. Stenmark competed in the 1970s and 80s.

Shiffrin led from start to finish at the Kronplatz resort in the Italian Dolomites, crossing 0.45 seconds ahead of world champion Lara Gut-Behrami and 1.43 ahead of home favorite and former overall champion Federica Brignone.

Shiffrin posted the fastest first run and was therefore the last skier to race in the second run.

"I was a bit nervous for the second run, but mostly, I hate waiting," Shiffrin said. "Finally, when it was time to go, then it was like everything went quiet, and I just pushed as hard as I could every turn. It was pretty amazing to come through the finish and see that I was quite fast. Because I could hear that the other athletes were skiing well. I thought, 'I could lose this, so I better try to ski a really good run.' And it was."

Shiffrin seemed exhausted and relieved immediately after finishing, bending over and resting her head on her poles and then biting her lips before going over to embrace Gut-Behrami and Brignone.

Brignone told Shiffrin, "Congrats," and Shiffrin responded, "Oh my god."

Unlike when she broke down into tears when she matched Vonn's record of 82 wins earlier this month in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Shiffrin kept her composure during the playing of her national anthem, singing along to the words.

Then a gold-colored crown was placed atop her head.

It was Shiffrin's ninth win of the season.

What's more is that Shiffrin is still only 27 and could have many more years of elite racing left in her career. Vonn was 33 when she won her last World Cup event and Stenmark was 32.

"I just feel so lucky to be her teammate in this era and watching her break history every day," said Nina O'Brien, the only other American finisher in 18th. "And she's been really supportive as well."

American skier Paula Moltzan was fifth after the first run but fell midway through her second run, losing her balance and getting twisted around before sliding down the mountain.

The record also comes nearly a year after Shiffrin didn't win a medal in six events at the Beijing Olympics after entering amid big expectations. She didn't take long to rebound from her Beijing performance, claiming her fourth overall World Cup title at the end of last season.

Now she's the most successful female skier of all time.

"That's a pretty good image for the sport, for women's Alpine skiers," said Tessa Worley, a two-time world champion in GS. "And she's still doing amazing things. So it's an inspiration for us to just go and keep pushing."

Shiffrin had to learn how to handle the nerves that come with leading the first run.

"It's still hard for me to believe that, apparently, I have the mental focus again to be strong again in the second run," she said. "That's something I don't take for granted."

Shiffrin started her second run immediately after Gut-Behrami had taken the lead by a large margin.

"I saw her from the start and then I was thinking, 'Why did I watch? I can't go that fast.' So, then I was a little bit, kind of wild on some spots but it felt so clean," Shiffrin said. "I thought I wouldn't be faster but I thought I could maybe be close. And then, somehow, I got there to the finish and it was quite good."

Shiffrin can quickly add to her record total in another giant slalom at Kronplatz on Wednesday. Then she has two slaloms — her best event, having accounted for 51 of her 83 victories — in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, next weekend. That was where Shiffrin made her World Cup debut as a 15-year-old in March 2011.

If she wins all three of her next races, she could match Stenmark by Sunday.

After a short break, Shiffrin will then again be a multi-medal threat at the world championships in Courchevel and Meribel, France, which start on Feb. 6.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1674584483905.jpeg" alt="United States' Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Kronplatz, Italy, Tuesday.&nbsp; Shiffrin’s giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women’s list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)" />
 <figcaption>United States' Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Kronplatz, Italy, Tuesday.&nbsp; Shiffrin’s giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women’s list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)</figcaption>
 </figure>SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Italy (AP) — Exhaustion. Relief. Satisfaction.American skier Mikaela Shiffrin felt all that and more after winning a record 83rd World Cup race Tuesday.Shiffrin's giant slalom victory broke a tie on the all-time women's list with former American teammate Lindsey Vonn, who retired four years ago when injuries cut her career short."I don't think there are words to explain all the feelings," Shiffrin said. "In the end of it, it's like there's too much excitement to feel. I don't know if that makes sense. So it's something you can't explain. So I just try to breathe a bit and enjoy it."Shiffrin now needs only three more wins to match Ingemar Stenmark's overall record — between men and women — of 86 victories. Stenmark competed in the 1970s and 80s.Shiffrin led from start to finish at the Kronplatz resort in the Italian Dolomites, crossing 0.45 seconds ahead of world champion Lara Gut-Behrami and 1.43 ahead of home favorite and former overall champion Federica Brignone.Shiffrin posted the fastest first run and was therefore the last skier to race in the second run."I was a bit nervous for the second run, but mostly, I hate waiting," Shiffrin said. "Finally, when it was time to go, then it was like everything went quiet, and I just pushed as hard as I could every turn. It was pretty amazing to come through the finish and see that I was quite fast. Because I could hear that the other athletes were skiing well. I thought, 'I could lose this, so I better try to ski a really good run.' And it was."Shiffrin seemed exhausted and relieved immediately after finishing, bending over and resting her head on her poles and then biting her lips before going over to embrace Gut-Behrami and Brignone.Brignone told Shiffrin, "Congrats," and Shiffrin responded, "Oh my god."Unlike when she broke down into tears when she matched Vonn's record of 82 wins earlier this month in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Shiffrin kept her composure during the playing of her national anthem, singing along to the words.Then a gold-colored crown was placed atop her head.It was Shiffrin's ninth win of the season.What's more is that Shiffrin is still only 27 and could have many more years of elite racing left in her career. Vonn was 33 when she won her last World Cup event and Stenmark was 32."I just feel so lucky to be her teammate in this era and watching her break history every day," said Nina O'Brien, the only other American finisher in 18th. "And she's been really supportive as well."American skier Paula Moltzan was fifth after the first run but fell midway through her second run, losing her balance and getting twisted around before sliding down the mountain.The record also comes nearly a year after Shiffrin didn't win a medal in six events at the Beijing Olympics after entering amid big expectations. She didn't take long to rebound from her Beijing performance, claiming her fourth overall World Cup title at the end of last season.Now she's the most successful female skier of all time."That's a pretty good image for the sport, for women's Alpine skiers," said Tessa Worley, a two-time world champion in GS. "And she's still doing amazing things. So it's an inspiration for us to just go and keep pushing."Shiffrin had to learn how to handle the nerves that come with leading the first run."It's still hard for me to believe that, apparently, I have the mental focus again to be strong again in the second run," she said. "That's something I don't take for granted."Shiffrin started her second run immediately after Gut-Behrami had taken the lead by a large margin."I saw her from the start and then I was thinking, 'Why did I watch? I can't go that fast.' So, then I was a little bit, kind of wild on some spots but it felt so clean," Shiffrin said. "I thought I wouldn't be faster but I thought I could maybe be close. And then, somehow, I got there to the finish and it was quite good."Shiffrin can quickly add to her record total in another giant slalom at Kronplatz on Wednesday. Then she has two slaloms — her best event, having accounted for 51 of her 83 victories — in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, next weekend. That was where Shiffrin made her World Cup debut as a 15-year-old in March 2011.If she wins all three of her next races, she could match Stenmark by Sunday.After a short break, Shiffrin will then again be a multi-medal threat at the world championships in Courchevel and Meribel, France, which start on Feb. 6.

American skier Shiffrin wins record 83rd World Cup race

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals&nbsp;announced today that they have acquired left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Josh Taylor&nbsp;from the Boston Red Sox for infielder&nbsp;Adalberto Mondesi&nbsp;and a Player to be Named Later.

Taylor, who will be 30 years old on March 2, missed the 2022 season with a back injury. In three seasons at the Major League level with the Red Sox from 2019-21, he pitched to a 3.69 ERA (42 ER in 102.1 IP) in 121 appearances (1 start) with 129 strikeouts (11.3 K/9). Taylor had a streak of 26 consecutive scoreless appearances (21.2 IP) for Boston from April 30-July 5, 2021, the longest such streak for a left-handed pitcher in franchise history. He pitched in 6 of Boston’s 11 postseason games in 2021, recording 3 holds and a 2.25 ERA (1 ER in 4.0 IP).

Taylor has held left-handed batters to a .174 average (28-for-161) and .478 OPS in his career. He was originally signed by Philadelphia as a non-drafted free agent in 2014, then traded to Arizona in 2015. Boston acquired Taylor in 2018 to complete the trade that sent infielder&nbsp;Deven Marrero&nbsp;to the Diamondbacks.

Mondesi, 27, is due to become a free agent after the 2023 season. He was signed by Kansas City as an international free agent in 2011 and has played his entire career in the Royals organization, making his Major League debut in the 2015 World Series. In 2018, Mondesi recorded 14 home runs and 32 stolen bases in just 75 games, while batting .276 with an .804 OPS. The following season, in 2019, he tied for the Major League lead with 10 triples in a career-high 102 games but has played in only 109 games over the last three seasons due to injuries.

Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals&nbsp;announced today that they have acquired left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Josh Taylor&nbsp;from the Boston Red Sox for infielder&nbsp;Adalberto Mondesi&nbsp;and a Player to be Named Later.Taylor, who will be 30 years old on March 2, missed the 2022 season with a back injury. In three seasons at the Major League level with the Red Sox from 2019-21, he pitched to a 3.69 ERA (42 ER in 102.1 IP) in 121 appearances (1 start) with 129 strikeouts (11.3 K/9). Taylor had a streak of 26 consecutive scoreless appearances (21.2 IP) for Boston from April 30-July 5, 2021, the longest such streak for a left-handed pitcher in franchise history. He pitched in 6 of Boston’s 11 postseason games in 2021, recording 3 holds and a 2.25 ERA (1 ER in 4.0 IP).Taylor has held left-handed batters to a .174 average (28-for-161) and .478 OPS in his career. He was originally signed by Philadelphia as a non-drafted free agent in 2014, then traded to Arizona in 2015. Boston acquired Taylor in 2018 to complete the trade that sent infielder&nbsp;Deven Marrero&nbsp;to the Diamondbacks.Mondesi, 27, is due to become a free agent after the 2023 season. He was signed by Kansas City as an international free agent in 2011 and has played his entire career in the Royals organization, making his Major League debut in the 2015 World Series. In 2018, Mondesi recorded 14 home runs and 32 stolen bases in just 75 games, while batting .276 with an .804 OPS. The following season, in 2019, he tied for the Major League lead with 10 triples in a career-high 102 games but has played in only 109 games over the last three seasons due to injuries.

Royals trade Mondesi to Boston for LHP Josh Taylor

WICHITA –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13621">Ryan Showman</a>&nbsp;wasn't going to stand and watch his Kansas Wesleyan women's team stand around on the offensive end of the court for another half and he informed his players of his displeasure during the intermission.

The results were obvious and dramatically better the final 20 minutes. The Coyotes took control with a out of the chute in the third quarter and pulled away for a 70-57 Kansas Conference victory over Friends on Monday night at the Garvey Center.

KWU won for the 13th&nbsp;time in its last 16 games and improved to 13-8 overall, 11-4 in the KCAC.

"It was a very calm conversation at halftime," Showman said on his postgame radio show. "We were defending well enough to win the game, we just needed to do a few things better offensively.

"The biggest thing was the movement. It didn't matter what we ran, if we were going to stand it wasn't going to work and so we got into a different offense and it created some more movement.

"We moved the defense side to side and the backside was wide open. We were able to take advantage of that."

The Coyotes outscored Friends 43-28 the second half after trailing 29-27 at the break. Down 33-29 following Jailen Johnson's 3-pointer with 7:58 left in the third quarter KWU scored 16 of the next 19 points –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13950">Jill Stephens</a>&nbsp;(SO/Colby, Kan.) accounting for eight points – and led 45-36 with 2:25 left in the period.

A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13625">Caila Hill</a>&nbsp;(SR/Rossville, Kan.) field goal two seconds before the horn gave the Coyotes a 51-44 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Falcons got within six twice, the second time 59-53 with 5:26 left, but the Coyotes finished the game on an 11-4 run.

<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13649">Tylieea Wallace</a>&nbsp;(SO/Overland Park, Kan.) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13630">LaMyah Ricks</a>&nbsp;(JR/Shawnee Mission, Kan.) led the way with 15 points apiece. Wallace also had six rebounds and three assists and Ricks four assists, four rebounds and three steals. Hill added 11 points and a team-high eight rebounds.

KWU shot 46.2 percent (24 of 52) including 6 of 16 from beyond the 3-point arc. The Coyotes won the rebounding battle 31-30 and forced 16 Friends turnovers that led to 19 points. Wesleyan had 12 turnovers – nine the first half.

McKenzie Shippy led Friends (12-8, 8-6 KCAC) with 14 points while Taylor Jackson had 13 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks. The Falcons shot 38.3 percent (18 of 47) including 4 of 10 from long range.

The game was the Coyotes' fourth in a row on the road; they went 3-1.

"They responded well in adversity to this whole road thing," Showman said. "We're starting to get the hang of it, we're playing really well right now. I go back to even our loss to Bethany, I felt we played well in that game for long stretches. We're playing well at the right time."

That said, Showman said the road trip was not easy.

"I know it's worn on them," he said. "I thought you saw some heavy legs out there today but we powered through, we fought through. It just shows the resiliency of this team and that's going to take us far."

As for their next game on Saturday against Avila at 5 p.m. inside Mabee Arena

"It's going to be really great to get back home," Showman said.

KWU Sports InformationWICHITA –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13621">Ryan Showman</a>&nbsp;wasn't going to stand and watch his Kansas Wesleyan women's team stand around on the offensive end of the court for another half and he informed his players of his displeasure during the intermission.The results were obvious and dramatically better the final 20 minutes. The Coyotes took control with a out of the chute in the third quarter and pulled away for a 70-57 Kansas Conference victory over Friends on Monday night at the Garvey Center.KWU won for the 13th&nbsp;time in its last 16 games and improved to 13-8 overall, 11-4 in the KCAC."It was a very calm conversation at halftime," Showman said on his postgame radio show. "We were defending well enough to win the game, we just needed to do a few things better offensively."The biggest thing was the movement. It didn't matter what we ran, if we were going to stand it wasn't going to work and so we got into a different offense and it created some more movement."We moved the defense side to side and the backside was wide open. We were able to take advantage of that."The Coyotes outscored Friends 43-28 the second half after trailing 29-27 at the break. Down 33-29 following Jailen Johnson's 3-pointer with 7:58 left in the third quarter KWU scored 16 of the next 19 points –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13950">Jill Stephens</a>&nbsp;(SO/Colby, Kan.) accounting for eight points – and led 45-36 with 2:25 left in the period.A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13625">Caila Hill</a>&nbsp;(SR/Rossville, Kan.) field goal two seconds before the horn gave the Coyotes a 51-44 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Falcons got within six twice, the second time 59-53 with 5:26 left, but the Coyotes finished the game on an 11-4 run.<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13649">Tylieea Wallace</a>&nbsp;(SO/Overland Park, Kan.) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kwucoyotes.com/roster/24/2/13630">LaMyah Ricks</a>&nbsp;(JR/Shawnee Mission, Kan.) led the way with 15 points apiece. Wallace also had six rebounds and three assists and Ricks four assists, four rebounds and three steals. Hill added 11 points and a team-high eight rebounds.KWU shot 46.2 percent (24 of 52) including 6 of 16 from beyond the 3-point arc. The Coyotes won the rebounding battle 31-30 and forced 16 Friends turnovers that led to 19 points. Wesleyan had 12 turnovers – nine the first half.McKenzie Shippy led Friends (12-8, 8-6 KCAC) with 14 points while Taylor Jackson had 13 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks. The Falcons shot 38.3 percent (18 of 47) including 4 of 10 from long range.The game was the Coyotes' fourth in a row on the road; they went 3-1."They responded well in adversity to this whole road thing," Showman said. "We're starting to get the hang of it, we're playing really well right now. I go back to even our loss to Bethany, I felt we played well in that game for long stretches. We're playing well at the right time."That said, Showman said the road trip was not easy."I know it's worn on them," he said. "I thought you saw some heavy legs out there today but we powered through, we fought through. It just shows the resiliency of this team and that's going to take us far."As for their next game on Saturday against Avila at 5 p.m. inside Mabee Arena"It's going to be really great to get back home," Showman said.

Strong second half helps KWU women defeat Friends

After securing a third-place finish at the Sterling Invitational, the Southeast of Saline girl’s basketball team will resume regular season and league play with a Tuesday trip to Republic County.

The Lady Trojans have put themselves in a very favorable position heading into the home stretch and will come into this contest at 9-2 while the Lady Buffaloes continue their search for a first win at 0-11.

Despite falling in just their second loss of the season to Hugoton, Southeast looked solid in Sterling and will emerge from their midseason tournament even stronger for having played another gauntlet.

“Everyone was a little disappointed that we didn’t make it into a championship game but we understand that we got beat by a really good Hugoton team that’s going to go very far,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “Lexi stepped up her game and she’s been playing to her full potential. Hopefully, everyone else can follow suit and if we all put it all together we’re going to be really hard to beat.”

Unlike in years past, things won’t get much easier for the Lady Trojans moving forward against a resurgent league that is sure to keep them on their toes in the lead-up to sub-state.

“It’s nice that the league is more competitive this year and we’re getting more battles,” Smith said. “I knew it was going to be on the up because there were a lot of young teams but this helps us to be prepared come sub-state time because we’re going to be in more close games.”

While Republic County has yet to find their stride, the Lady Buffaloes will be hungry to secure their first win of the season on Tuesday, and the Lady Trojans can’t afford to fall asleep on this matchup.

“They’re definitely better than they were last year,” she said. “They play with no fear so we’re going to have to play together. Scoring hasn’t come easy for them so we have to play defense without reaching and if we do the things we know how to do well we should be okay.”

The biggest key for SES will be in slowing the play of sophomore standout Avery Stindt, who leads the team in points (13.7), rebounds (6.7), and assists (2.3) per game.

“She plays with no fear,” Smith said. “She’ll try to take you to the basket and she can play as a guard or in the post.”

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 </figure>After securing a third-place finish at the Sterling Invitational, the Southeast of Saline girl’s basketball team will resume regular season and league play with a Tuesday trip to Republic County.The Lady Trojans have put themselves in a very favorable position heading into the home stretch and will come into this contest at 9-2 while the Lady Buffaloes continue their search for a first win at 0-11.Despite falling in just their second loss of the season to Hugoton, Southeast looked solid in Sterling and will emerge from their midseason tournament even stronger for having played another gauntlet.“Everyone was a little disappointed that we didn’t make it into a championship game but we understand that we got beat by a really good Hugoton team that’s going to go very far,” SES head coach Shauna Smith said. “Lexi stepped up her game and she’s been playing to her full potential. Hopefully, everyone else can follow suit and if we all put it all together we’re going to be really hard to beat.”Unlike in years past, things won’t get much easier for the Lady Trojans moving forward against a resurgent league that is sure to keep them on their toes in the lead-up to sub-state.“It’s nice that the league is more competitive this year and we’re getting more battles,” Smith said. “I knew it was going to be on the up because there were a lot of young teams but this helps us to be prepared come sub-state time because we’re going to be in more close games.”While Republic County has yet to find their stride, the Lady Buffaloes will be hungry to secure their first win of the season on Tuesday, and the Lady Trojans can’t afford to fall asleep on this matchup.“They’re definitely better than they were last year,” she said. “They play with no fear so we’re going to have to play together. Scoring hasn’t come easy for them so we have to play defense without reaching and if we do the things we know how to do well we should be okay.”The biggest key for SES will be in slowing the play of sophomore standout Avery Stindt, who leads the team in points (13.7), rebounds (6.7), and assists (2.3) per game.“She plays with no fear,” Smith said. “She’ll try to take you to the basket and she can play as a guard or in the post.”Tip-off between the Lady Trojans and Buffs is set for 6:30 pm in Belleville with the boy’s game to follow at 7:00.For continuing coverage of both SES hoops programs down the home stretch, stay tuned to the Salina Post.