NORTH NEWTON - After the distance squad opened its season on Friday night at Saint Mary, the rest of the Kansas Wesleyan Men's Outdoor Track team opened its season on Saturday at the Bethel Invitational at Thresher Stadium.

There were plenty of solid performances for the Coyotes.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f599cd68-b752-4566-834c-0316de459b44?elinkdata=22863">Keegan Lott</a> won the discus throw with a mark of 48.85m, recording a new personal best with the performance. Keyon Baccus also set a new personal best in the event with a fourth place finish and mark of 44.15m. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2874da4f-a802-4b6f-8c97-8c76b5171000?elinkdata=22863">Austin Baird</a> finished 16th with a mark of 31.06m.

The 4x100m relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/172ee6ba-487e-4b4f-afa8-a1f3520a34d0?elinkdata=22863">Kean Dinkel</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9ce87135-7bb2-4888-8722-ca8f7e52be5b?elinkdata=22863">Andrew Smith</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f3f42ae5-cf55-4e2a-9c04-8e50e9e3c0bd?elinkdata=22863">Cayden Purcell</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f6c2ca99-ca33-47e0-b4ae-c65884be75f0?elinkdata=22863">Zamari Burrell</a> finished second with a time of 43.22 seconds.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5c2f1202-8be6-4d65-86cd-1879ba5c2e80?elinkdata=22863">Keegan Lott</a> placed second in the shot put with a mark of 15.04m. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/99f604ac-aec1-4cde-8ae2-2634682c6421?elinkdata=22863">Dylan Worrell</a> was eighth with a mark of 13.69m, Keyon Baccus was 15th with a mark of 12.51m, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4e199727-4652-46d6-bd6c-62c40f2c2fcd?elinkdata=22863">Austin Baird</a> was 18th with a mark of 10.79m and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b3d6c97a-f6c0-4fbb-8519-d0de23ba8a77?elinkdata=22863">Riley Garcia</a> was 23rd with a mark of 10.06m.

In the 100m preliminaries, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e949dd93-e9ce-432d-bffa-1dfb179dd2ca?elinkdata=22863">Zamari Burrell</a> placed third leading the Coyotes, but did not run in the finals. His preliminary time was 10.83 seconds. Also in the preliminaries <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c978e485-fd83-47eb-a9a3-f5f1c162d4a8?elinkdata=22863">Tyler Fontenot</a> was 13th in 11.16 seconds, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5d0f4421-fc93-4855-a696-f73737f8a6c1?elinkdata=22863">Lorenzo Vaccari</a> was 16th in 11.21 seconds, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/eb08774e-e25a-4396-a0ce-c96b84e3f61e?elinkdata=22863">Kean Dinkel</a> was 18th in 11.27, DeJaylon Beal was 24th in 11.35, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/df1fd8d5-78d6-4354-b094-7f903b072d3f?elinkdata=22863">Sidney Washington</a> was 26th in 11.45, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bad7bb5c-2476-4f4f-b571-47b47564290d?elinkdata=22863">Trevor Peal</a> was 29th in 11.69.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a92ad82b-538a-465a-bec3-73e13e5f377a?elinkdata=22863">Keegan Lott</a> placed fourth in the javelin throw with a mark of 54.82m, setting a new personal best in the event. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f7112cfe-4ab4-4241-bb09-f2ba9625c32f?elinkdata=22863">Riley Garcia</a> placed 15th with a mark of 31.31m.

In the 400m hurdles, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/978df0d5-ebdf-49da-8c28-21396f249ccc?elinkdata=22863">Tristan Howard</a> was fourth with a personal best time of 61.96 seconds, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e5017065-3e9b-46d4-a93f-5cd595ea7bc7?elinkdata=22863">Cayden Purcell</a> was ninth in 65.60 seconds.

In the 110m hurdles, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e209d0bb-cf09-4027-bfc8-f42233abc813?elinkdata=22863">Tristan Howard</a> placed seventh with a time of 16.06 seconds and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e4192e97-1667-48a5-9d01-d619b5c6789c?elinkdata=22863">Riley Garcia</a> was ninth in 21.70 seconds.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5c03851c-6bac-4986-8b4b-e24a58502f40?elinkdata=22863">Austin Baird</a> placed ninth in the hammer throw with a mark of 40.33m.

In the 400m, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/32f266bb-bb0f-44ef-9feb-156b6a18c34e?elinkdata=22863">Andrew Smith</a> finished ninth to lead the Coyotes with a time of 52.54 seconds. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d7283d15-cbf0-4f1f-b916-33599b3cf21b?elinkdata=22863">Trevor Peal</a> was 11th in 53 seconds flat, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/be653050-09c2-496d-8b50-c18e3edd84bc?elinkdata=22863">Sidney Washington</a> was 15th in 54.11, Ruben Rivera-Agosto was 16th in 54.50 and DeJaylon Beal was 20th in 56.53.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1d3f2664-d390-4366-b818-e02e62a081e0?elinkdata=22863">Kamal Murphy</a> placed ninth in the triple jump with a mark of 12.45m.

In the long jump <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b20cf957-afaf-4e42-bf27-3b7e2aaa6a72?elinkdata=22863">Riley Garcia</a> placed 13th with a mark of 4.84m.

In the 200m, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/84303fa8-566f-4f31-9b0e-70a0eae5f2bc?elinkdata=22863">Kean Dinkel</a> placed 14th with a time of 23.89 seconds, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/530dfdc7-a7be-497a-8f6c-956bb85b7720?elinkdata=22863">Lorenzo Vaccari</a> was 18th with a time of 24.40, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b4678c2d-4d11-48a7-a925-c0119589c226?elinkdata=22863">Kamal Murphy</a> was 19th with a 24.58.

The Coyotes are back in action next weekend at the ESU Relays at Emporia State University on the Zola Witten Track at Welch Stadium.

&nbsp;After some impressive performances by the Kansas Wesleyan Women's Outdoor Track distance squad on Friday night, the rest of the Coyotes got things going on Saturday at the Bethel Invitational.

Wesleyan had some outstanding performances, including already some national qualifiers and school records being set.

The Coyotes went 1-2-3 in the javelin led by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e4daeb2b-b786-4cff-a6f7-75279fb866d0?elinkdata=22894">Mayce Russell</a> with a throw of 44.08m setting a new school record, and hitting the NAIA A-Standard, and currently has the top mark in the NAIA. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fbab389b-ef1d-4f17-80c0-17a0d4736307?elinkdata=22894">Madelyn Wolf</a> also set a new personal best with a second place finish and a NAIA B-Standard mark of 40.43m. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f9f438af-9000-4e28-9444-09d08fd36927?elinkdata=22894">Aunisty McNeal</a> finished third with a mark of 36.74m.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c92b5880-3372-4fa7-b977-092f28d04650?elinkdata=22894">Brionna Floyd</a> won the 400m with a time of 62.32 seconds and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/029d2e32-d17d-46e2-beef-b1c2f95e74eb?elinkdata=22894">Julie Rottinghaus</a> got third with a time of 62.94 seconds.

The 4x100m relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/56fa005c-001c-4890-aaa8-58a816f9026e?elinkdata=22894">Markyla Shaw</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e319bdf2-c4c5-4ef0-8235-728a2e09b221?elinkdata=22894">Julie Rottinghaus</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/adf2333f-8bef-4a08-a486-e9a69deeab95?elinkdata=22894">Lauryn Mikkelson</a> and Briona Floyd won the event with a time of 50.71 seconds.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5da06180-c254-4867-add9-4730fc4b9a45?elinkdata=22894">Lauryn Mikkelson</a> was third in the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:13.68.

In the shot put, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c043af1d-f1d6-4a20-b4b4-64b1694287b4?elinkdata=22894">Elizabeth Stout</a> was fifth with a mark of 11.64m, and Chloe Grusing was eighth with a mark of 11.01m.

In the long jump <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9d9ba074-10f6-4e0f-bae7-b72515af6b39?elinkdata=22894">Julie Rottinghaus</a> placed seventh with a mark of 4.44m.

In the discus, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a8eb1a84-f110-4857-805c-79c71fb77a6d?elinkdata=22894">Aunisty McNeal</a> was eighth with a mark of 35.25m, Chloe Grusing was 10th with a mark of 34.03m and Roselyn Torres was 15th with a mark of 27.67m.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/48e4e4e8-ac95-4538-8ec7-159d933f477d?elinkdata=22894">Brionna Floyd</a> was eighth in the 200m with a time of 27.72 seconds, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/82b9bff8-ffb5-4677-9830-32840b9d4003?elinkdata=22894">Markyla Shaw</a> was ninth in 28.22 seconds.

In the hammer throw, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/22fa0ee5-b5e8-4910-a526-6e979328d26e?elinkdata=22894">Elizabeth Stout</a> was eighth with a mark of 36.35m and Roselyn Torres was 12th with a mark of 32.42m.

NORTH NEWTON - After the distance squad opened its season on Friday night at Saint Mary, the rest of the Kansas Wesleyan Men's Outdoor Track team opened its season on Saturday at the Bethel Invitational at Thresher Stadium.There were plenty of solid performances for the Coyotes.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f599cd68-b752-4566-834c-0316de459b44?elinkdata=22863">Keegan Lott</a> won the discus throw with a mark of 48.85m, recording a new personal best with the performance. Keyon Baccus also set a new personal best in the event with a fourth place finish and mark of 44.15m. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2874da4f-a802-4b6f-8c97-8c76b5171000?elinkdata=22863">Austin Baird</a> finished 16th with a mark of 31.06m.The 4x100m relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/172ee6ba-487e-4b4f-afa8-a1f3520a34d0?elinkdata=22863">Kean Dinkel</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9ce87135-7bb2-4888-8722-ca8f7e52be5b?elinkdata=22863">Andrew Smith</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f3f42ae5-cf55-4e2a-9c04-8e50e9e3c0bd?elinkdata=22863">Cayden Purcell</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f6c2ca99-ca33-47e0-b4ae-c65884be75f0?elinkdata=22863">Zamari Burrell</a> finished second with a time of 43.22 seconds.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5c2f1202-8be6-4d65-86cd-1879ba5c2e80?elinkdata=22863">Keegan Lott</a> placed second in the shot put with a mark of 15.04m. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/99f604ac-aec1-4cde-8ae2-2634682c6421?elinkdata=22863">Dylan Worrell</a> was eighth with a mark of 13.69m, Keyon Baccus was 15th with a mark of 12.51m, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4e199727-4652-46d6-bd6c-62c40f2c2fcd?elinkdata=22863">Austin Baird</a> was 18th with a mark of 10.79m and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b3d6c97a-f6c0-4fbb-8519-d0de23ba8a77?elinkdata=22863">Riley Garcia</a> was 23rd with a mark of 10.06m.In the 100m preliminaries, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e949dd93-e9ce-432d-bffa-1dfb179dd2ca?elinkdata=22863">Zamari Burrell</a> placed third leading the Coyotes, but did not run in the finals. His preliminary time was 10.83 seconds. Also in the preliminaries <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c978e485-fd83-47eb-a9a3-f5f1c162d4a8?elinkdata=22863">Tyler Fontenot</a> was 13th in 11.16 seconds, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5d0f4421-fc93-4855-a696-f73737f8a6c1?elinkdata=22863">Lorenzo Vaccari</a> was 16th in 11.21 seconds, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/eb08774e-e25a-4396-a0ce-c96b84e3f61e?elinkdata=22863">Kean Dinkel</a> was 18th in 11.27, DeJaylon Beal was 24th in 11.35, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/df1fd8d5-78d6-4354-b094-7f903b072d3f?elinkdata=22863">Sidney Washington</a> was 26th in 11.45, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bad7bb5c-2476-4f4f-b571-47b47564290d?elinkdata=22863">Trevor Peal</a> was 29th in 11.69.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a92ad82b-538a-465a-bec3-73e13e5f377a?elinkdata=22863">Keegan Lott</a> placed fourth in the javelin throw with a mark of 54.82m, setting a new personal best in the event. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f7112cfe-4ab4-4241-bb09-f2ba9625c32f?elinkdata=22863">Riley Garcia</a> placed 15th with a mark of 31.31m.In the 400m hurdles, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/978df0d5-ebdf-49da-8c28-21396f249ccc?elinkdata=22863">Tristan Howard</a> was fourth with a personal best time of 61.96 seconds, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e5017065-3e9b-46d4-a93f-5cd595ea7bc7?elinkdata=22863">Cayden Purcell</a> was ninth in 65.60 seconds.In the 110m hurdles, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e209d0bb-cf09-4027-bfc8-f42233abc813?elinkdata=22863">Tristan Howard</a> placed seventh with a time of 16.06 seconds and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e4192e97-1667-48a5-9d01-d619b5c6789c?elinkdata=22863">Riley Garcia</a> was ninth in 21.70 seconds.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5c03851c-6bac-4986-8b4b-e24a58502f40?elinkdata=22863">Austin Baird</a> placed ninth in the hammer throw with a mark of 40.33m.In the 400m, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/32f266bb-bb0f-44ef-9feb-156b6a18c34e?elinkdata=22863">Andrew Smith</a> finished ninth to lead the Coyotes with a time of 52.54 seconds. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d7283d15-cbf0-4f1f-b916-33599b3cf21b?elinkdata=22863">Trevor Peal</a> was 11th in 53 seconds flat, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/be653050-09c2-496d-8b50-c18e3edd84bc?elinkdata=22863">Sidney Washington</a> was 15th in 54.11, Ruben Rivera-Agosto was 16th in 54.50 and DeJaylon Beal was 20th in 56.53.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1d3f2664-d390-4366-b818-e02e62a081e0?elinkdata=22863">Kamal Murphy</a> placed ninth in the triple jump with a mark of 12.45m.In the long jump <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b20cf957-afaf-4e42-bf27-3b7e2aaa6a72?elinkdata=22863">Riley Garcia</a> placed 13th with a mark of 4.84m.In the 200m, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/84303fa8-566f-4f31-9b0e-70a0eae5f2bc?elinkdata=22863">Kean Dinkel</a> placed 14th with a time of 23.89 seconds, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/530dfdc7-a7be-497a-8f6c-956bb85b7720?elinkdata=22863">Lorenzo Vaccari</a> was 18th with a time of 24.40, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b4678c2d-4d11-48a7-a925-c0119589c226?elinkdata=22863">Kamal Murphy</a> was 19th with a 24.58.The Coyotes are back in action next weekend at the ESU Relays at Emporia State University on the Zola Witten Track at Welch Stadium.&nbsp;After some impressive performances by the Kansas Wesleyan Women's Outdoor Track distance squad on Friday night, the rest of the Coyotes got things going on Saturday at the Bethel Invitational.Wesleyan had some outstanding performances, including already some national qualifiers and school records being set.The Coyotes went 1-2-3 in the javelin led by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e4daeb2b-b786-4cff-a6f7-75279fb866d0?elinkdata=22894">Mayce Russell</a> with a throw of 44.08m setting a new school record, and hitting the NAIA A-Standard, and currently has the top mark in the NAIA. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fbab389b-ef1d-4f17-80c0-17a0d4736307?elinkdata=22894">Madelyn Wolf</a> also set a new personal best with a second place finish and a NAIA B-Standard mark of 40.43m. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f9f438af-9000-4e28-9444-09d08fd36927?elinkdata=22894">Aunisty McNeal</a> finished third with a mark of 36.74m.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c92b5880-3372-4fa7-b977-092f28d04650?elinkdata=22894">Brionna Floyd</a> won the 400m with a time of 62.32 seconds and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/029d2e32-d17d-46e2-beef-b1c2f95e74eb?elinkdata=22894">Julie Rottinghaus</a> got third with a time of 62.94 seconds.The 4x100m relay team of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/56fa005c-001c-4890-aaa8-58a816f9026e?elinkdata=22894">Markyla Shaw</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e319bdf2-c4c5-4ef0-8235-728a2e09b221?elinkdata=22894">Julie Rottinghaus</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/adf2333f-8bef-4a08-a486-e9a69deeab95?elinkdata=22894">Lauryn Mikkelson</a> and Briona Floyd won the event with a time of 50.71 seconds.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5da06180-c254-4867-add9-4730fc4b9a45?elinkdata=22894">Lauryn Mikkelson</a> was third in the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:13.68.In the shot put, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c043af1d-f1d6-4a20-b4b4-64b1694287b4?elinkdata=22894">Elizabeth Stout</a> was fifth with a mark of 11.64m, and Chloe Grusing was eighth with a mark of 11.01m.In the long jump <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9d9ba074-10f6-4e0f-bae7-b72515af6b39?elinkdata=22894">Julie Rottinghaus</a> placed seventh with a mark of 4.44m.In the discus, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a8eb1a84-f110-4857-805c-79c71fb77a6d?elinkdata=22894">Aunisty McNeal</a> was eighth with a mark of 35.25m, Chloe Grusing was 10th with a mark of 34.03m and Roselyn Torres was 15th with a mark of 27.67m.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/48e4e4e8-ac95-4538-8ec7-159d933f477d?elinkdata=22894">Brionna Floyd</a> was eighth in the 200m with a time of 27.72 seconds, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/82b9bff8-ffb5-4677-9830-32840b9d4003?elinkdata=22894">Markyla Shaw</a> was ninth in 28.22 seconds.In the hammer throw, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/22fa0ee5-b5e8-4910-a526-6e979328d26e?elinkdata=22894">Elizabeth Stout</a> was eighth with a mark of 36.35m and Roselyn Torres was 12th with a mark of 32.42m.

Coyote Track gets Outdoor season going with impressive performances at Bethel

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a2c61d90-58e4-4286-9228-4bb98cc68897?elinkdata=22770">Tyler Favretto</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/aaf08141-8d9a-4753-9ddb-f192da80051c?elinkdata=22770">Joe Finder</a> hit home runs and drove in three apiece in leading Kansas Wesleyan to a 14-6 victory over York in the first game of a Kansas Conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Dean Evans Stadium.

York won the second game 4-2 but the Coyotes took two of three in the weekend series. KWU is now 14-4 in the conference and 19-10 overall; York is 11-14 and 8-9.

"They're a good team, they're much improved from previous years," coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/98d126ac-59b3-4575-854b-07a2f7215b98?elinkdata=22770">Bill Neale</a> said of York. "They've already taken two of three from Tabor and two of three from McPherson. It's disappointing, though, when you win the first two games of a series, and you lose the third. It's not really the way you want to end the series."

The Coyotes had 15 hits in the first game led by Favretto with three. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2e3a638b-a165-488c-b90f-01ca1096b619?elinkdata=22770">Jacob Williamson</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/74382619-ba43-459f-88fc-7a03b8d3c078?elinkdata=22770">Garrett Garfield</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/cd512cbd-2349-49e2-b8f8-eee53a75113b?elinkdata=22770">Carter Allen</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5f96a89b-6242-4289-933c-c4731435d878?elinkdata=22770">Blake Dale</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c5f37be2-77df-42df-a709-e97e3c80ec54?elinkdata=22770">Joe Finder</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ff7b0c86-132d-4766-974c-9be02277b854?elinkdata=22770">Eric Romero</a> had two apiece.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/97170dc0-7d93-4fbd-8b59-565620a63fff?elinkdata=22770">Nathan Righi</a> (4-1) started and surrendered six runs on nine hits along with three walks and four strikeouts in the first six innings. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e7ed0f59-057f-4eb8-947d-0a7c633936ec?elinkdata=22770">Riley Bradshaw</a> got his first save by pitching three shutout innings and allowing three hits.

"Righi just kind of bulldogged for us today," Neale said. "Probably didn't have his best stuff but they're a good hitting team. He just battled through. Bradshaw did a good job throwing strikes, that was probably the best stuff I've seen him have all year. He was good."

York took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning before Favretto's home run cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the first.

KWU broke it open with six runs in the bottom of the second. Finder's two-run homer made it 3-2, Romero tripled home a run and scored on an error following Williamson's single for a 5-2 lead. Favretto's double scored Williamson that made it 6-2 and Favretto later raced home on another York error.

The Coyotes scored five in the third inning. Allen came home on Romero's ground ball, Williamson's double scored <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e8398ca9-29b3-4645-821f-021cdf566da8?elinkdata=22770">Blake Dale</a> and Finder for a 10-2 advantage. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4360bfef-a0b3-4133-a8cb-e2a0ebf1e503?elinkdata=22770">Chase Aurand</a> scored on Favretto's groundout and Garfield singled in Williamson making it 12-2.

York's got four runs back, three on Cameron Reeve's home run in the fourth inning. Finder's double scored Garfield in the sixth pushed the lead back to 13-6 and Favretto singled in Romero in the seventh for the final run.

York's Ian Heck went the distance in the nightcap allowing two runs on three hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Both KWU runs came on solo homers - Williamson in the third and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/77bbae3f-9a7d-4c86-b72f-8a52df66fa02?elinkdata=22770">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> in the seventh.

"He attacked us old school with fastballs," Neale said. "Nowadays everyone wants to throw sliders and breaking balls all the time. He came at us with fastballs 85, 87 (miles per hour) and he located his off-speed stuff when he needed to. He was in attack mode the entire time and we didn't make enough adjustments to hit him. "

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8941a1f7-a33d-43d4-b614-b3a820be7830?elinkdata=22770">Nathan Galusha</a> (4-2) took the loss allowing three runs on four hits with four walks and four strikeouts in 2.1 innings. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/07c7f4ac-3438-4839-b83a-d548eaa6bcb0?elinkdata=22770">Ritter Steinmann</a> pitched the final 4.2 innings and allowed one run on three hits with two walks and five strikeouts.

"Ritter came in and shut the door," Neale said. "He's throwing more innings this year than he has in the past. He hit 90 (miles per hour) in the last inning so his stuff was good all the way through. He kept us in there and gave us a chance to come back and win the baseball game."

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a2c61d90-58e4-4286-9228-4bb98cc68897?elinkdata=22770">Tyler Favretto</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/aaf08141-8d9a-4753-9ddb-f192da80051c?elinkdata=22770">Joe Finder</a> hit home runs and drove in three apiece in leading Kansas Wesleyan to a 14-6 victory over York in the first game of a Kansas Conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon at Dean Evans Stadium.York won the second game 4-2 but the Coyotes took two of three in the weekend series. KWU is now 14-4 in the conference and 19-10 overall; York is 11-14 and 8-9."They're a good team, they're much improved from previous years," coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/98d126ac-59b3-4575-854b-07a2f7215b98?elinkdata=22770">Bill Neale</a> said of York. "They've already taken two of three from Tabor and two of three from McPherson. It's disappointing, though, when you win the first two games of a series, and you lose the third. It's not really the way you want to end the series."The Coyotes had 15 hits in the first game led by Favretto with three. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2e3a638b-a165-488c-b90f-01ca1096b619?elinkdata=22770">Jacob Williamson</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/74382619-ba43-459f-88fc-7a03b8d3c078?elinkdata=22770">Garrett Garfield</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/cd512cbd-2349-49e2-b8f8-eee53a75113b?elinkdata=22770">Carter Allen</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5f96a89b-6242-4289-933c-c4731435d878?elinkdata=22770">Blake Dale</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c5f37be2-77df-42df-a709-e97e3c80ec54?elinkdata=22770">Joe Finder</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ff7b0c86-132d-4766-974c-9be02277b854?elinkdata=22770">Eric Romero</a> had two apiece.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/97170dc0-7d93-4fbd-8b59-565620a63fff?elinkdata=22770">Nathan Righi</a> (4-1) started and surrendered six runs on nine hits along with three walks and four strikeouts in the first six innings. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e7ed0f59-057f-4eb8-947d-0a7c633936ec?elinkdata=22770">Riley Bradshaw</a> got his first save by pitching three shutout innings and allowing three hits."Righi just kind of bulldogged for us today," Neale said. "Probably didn't have his best stuff but they're a good hitting team. He just battled through. Bradshaw did a good job throwing strikes, that was probably the best stuff I've seen him have all year. He was good."York took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning before Favretto's home run cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the first.KWU broke it open with six runs in the bottom of the second. Finder's two-run homer made it 3-2, Romero tripled home a run and scored on an error following Williamson's single for a 5-2 lead. Favretto's double scored Williamson that made it 6-2 and Favretto later raced home on another York error.The Coyotes scored five in the third inning. Allen came home on Romero's ground ball, Williamson's double scored <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e8398ca9-29b3-4645-821f-021cdf566da8?elinkdata=22770">Blake Dale</a> and Finder for a 10-2 advantage. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4360bfef-a0b3-4133-a8cb-e2a0ebf1e503?elinkdata=22770">Chase Aurand</a> scored on Favretto's groundout and Garfield singled in Williamson making it 12-2.York's got four runs back, three on Cameron Reeve's home run in the fourth inning. Finder's double scored Garfield in the sixth pushed the lead back to 13-6 and Favretto singled in Romero in the seventh for the final run.York's Ian Heck went the distance in the nightcap allowing two runs on three hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Both KWU runs came on solo homers - Williamson in the third and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/77bbae3f-9a7d-4c86-b72f-8a52df66fa02?elinkdata=22770">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> in the seventh."He attacked us old school with fastballs," Neale said. "Nowadays everyone wants to throw sliders and breaking balls all the time. He came at us with fastballs 85, 87 (miles per hour) and he located his off-speed stuff when he needed to. He was in attack mode the entire time and we didn't make enough adjustments to hit him. "<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8941a1f7-a33d-43d4-b614-b3a820be7830?elinkdata=22770">Nathan Galusha</a> (4-2) took the loss allowing three runs on four hits with four walks and four strikeouts in 2.1 innings. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/07c7f4ac-3438-4839-b83a-d548eaa6bcb0?elinkdata=22770">Ritter Steinmann</a> pitched the final 4.2 innings and allowed one run on three hits with two walks and five strikeouts."Ritter came in and shut the door," Neale said. "He's throwing more innings this year than he has in the past. He hit 90 (miles per hour) in the last inning so his stuff was good all the way through. He kept us in there and gave us a chance to come back and win the baseball game."

KWU baseball splits with York on Saturday, Coyotes claim series

LEXINGTON, Ky. -&nbsp;K-State (27-7, 13-5 Big 12), the 5-seed in the Spokane 4 Region, will face the 4-seed, Kentucky (23-7, 11-5 SEC), in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 1 p.m. (CT), in Lexington, Kentucky, at Memorial Coliseum.

• With a win on Sunday, K-State would secure the third Sweet 16 appearance in program history and the first since 2002.

• Sunday’s game will air on ESPN, as Sam Gore (play-by-play) and Tamika Catchings (analyst) will have the call.

Five names, numbers or storylines about K-State women’s basketball

1. Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament

• K-State is making its 19th NCAA Tournament appearance and the sixth under head coach Jeff Mittie. The Wildcats own a record of 16-18 in its 19 bids and have advanced at least one round 14 times.

• In three games this postseason (2 Big 12/1 NCAA), K-State has shot 53.2 percent from the field. Against Fairfield, the Wildcats shot 53.1 percent from the floor. This was fourth-highest field goal percentage in an NCAA tournament game and the highest since March 15, 2002, against Kent State (.544).

3. Lee Adds Another Double-Double Mark

• Ayoka Lee returned to the K-State lineup and notched a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double in 15 minutes of action against Fairfield. The double-double was the Lee’s third in an NCAA Tournament game, setting the school record for double-doubles in career NCAA Tournament games. Lee owns the school record for career double-doubles with 64.

• In addition to setting the school record for points in a season (See Number to Know pt. 1), K-State has established new school records for a single season for assists (728) and blocks (187).

5. Sundell Nears Career Assist Record

• Serena Sundell needs nine assists (792) to pass Shalee Lehning (2005-09; 800) for the school record for career assists. Her total ranks fifth in Big 12 history for a career.

• K-State has scored 2,701 points this season (79.4 ppg).

• The 2,701 points is a new school record for points in a season. This broke the previous mark of 2,635 set in the 1979-80 season.

• The Wildcats’ scoring average of 79.4 would rank second in school history behind the school record of 81.3 in the 1982-83 season.

• K-State’s 53 wins ranks third in school history for wins in a two-season span in program history.

• Aiding its win total are consecutive seasons with 25 or more wins. This is the first time since the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons that K-State has won 25 or more games in consecutive seasons.

2024-25 K-State Player Milestones to Watch

• Needs two double-doubles to move into second in Big 12 history for career double-doubles

• Needs 11 made free throws to set the school record for career free throws made

• Needs 4 points to move into 6th in K-State history for career points

• Needs 10 assists to set the school record and move into 4th&nbsp;in Big 12 history for career assists

• Needs 10 assists to move into 14th on K-State career assists list

• Needs 6 points for sole possession of 27th on the K-State career points list

• Needs 19 points for 2,000 points in her college career

• Needs 6 points for 1,000 points in her college career

• Kentucky (23-7, 11-5 SEC) enters Sunday’s game following a 79-78 win over Liberty in the first round on Friday afternoon.

• On the sideline, the Wildcats are led by first-year head coach Kenny Brooks. A 1992 graduate of James Madison, Brooks owns a career record of 540-211 (.719), including a Final Four appearance with Virginia Tech in 2023.

• On the floor, Kentucky is led by the duo of Georgia Amoore and Clara Strack.

• Amoore, a graduate transfer from Ballarat, Australia, leads the squad in scoring at 19.6 points per game and 6.9 assists per game. Against Liberty, Amoore finished with a game-high 34 points on 12-of-24 shooting, including 6-of-10 from long range and added eight assists, two blocks and two steals.

• Strack, a sophomore from Buffalo, New York, is second on the team at 15.2 points and a team-best 9.7 rebounds. Against Liberty, Strack carded a double-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and two steals.

• Fans and media may notice a stuffed four-legged friend on the K-State bench in the 2023-24 season and he has returned for the 2024-25 season.

• During the summer of 2023-24, the K-State coaching staff encouraged the team to get "gaps" which are three consecutive stops on defense and to do this seven times in a game.

• Before the 2023-24 season, head coach Jeff Mittie asked Serena Sundell, Gabby Gregory and Ayoka Lee to make this their own and to embrace the three straight defensive stops. Enter Gap Goat.

• Gregory chose a goat because it is her favorite animal.

• Gap Goat, who can be followed on Instagram (@GapGoat7), is hoisted aloft when the Wildcats register three consecutive defensive stops.

• Gap Goat's apparel includes a K-State jersey and gold chains with one chain featuring a goal number seven pendant, which he is awarded when the team gets seven "gaps" in a game.

• K-State fans have jumped on the new tradition and have purchased their own versions of Gap Goats and bring them to Bramlage Coliseum to join in the celebration of the K-State defense.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -&nbsp;K-State (27-7, 13-5 Big 12), the 5-seed in the Spokane 4 Region, will face the 4-seed, Kentucky (23-7, 11-5 SEC), in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 1 p.m. (CT), in Lexington, Kentucky, at Memorial Coliseum.• With a win on Sunday, K-State would secure the third Sweet 16 appearance in program history and the first since 2002.• Sunday’s game will air on ESPN, as Sam Gore (play-by-play) and Tamika Catchings (analyst) will have the call.Starting 5Five names, numbers or storylines about K-State women’s basketball1. Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament• K-State is making its 19th NCAA Tournament appearance and the sixth under head coach Jeff Mittie. The Wildcats own a record of 16-18 in its 19 bids and have advanced at least one round 14 times.2. Converting at a High Rate• In three games this postseason (2 Big 12/1 NCAA), K-State has shot 53.2 percent from the field. Against Fairfield, the Wildcats shot 53.1 percent from the floor. This was fourth-highest field goal percentage in an NCAA tournament game and the highest since March 15, 2002, against Kent State (.544).3. Lee Adds Another Double-Double Mark• Ayoka Lee returned to the K-State lineup and notched a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double in 15 minutes of action against Fairfield. The double-double was the Lee’s third in an NCAA Tournament game, setting the school record for double-doubles in career NCAA Tournament games. Lee owns the school record for career double-doubles with 64.4. Cats Set Season Records• In addition to setting the school record for points in a season (See Number to Know pt. 1), K-State has established new school records for a single season for assists (728) and blocks (187).5. Sundell Nears Career Assist Record• Serena Sundell needs nine assists (792) to pass Shalee Lehning (2005-09; 800) for the school record for career assists. Her total ranks fifth in Big 12 history for a career.Number to Know – Pt. 12,701• K-State has scored 2,701 points this season (79.4 ppg).• The 2,701 points is a new school record for points in a season. This broke the previous mark of 2,635 set in the 1979-80 season.• The Wildcats’ scoring average of 79.4 would rank second in school history behind the school record of 81.3 in the 1982-83 season.Number to Know – Pt. 253• K-State’s 53 wins ranks third in school history for wins in a two-season span in program history.• Aiding its win total are consecutive seasons with 25 or more wins. This is the first time since the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons that K-State has won 25 or more games in consecutive seasons.2024-25 K-State Player Milestones to WatchAyoka Lee• Needs two double-doubles to move into second in Big 12 history for career double-doubles• Needs 11 made free throws to set the school record for career free throws madeSerena Sundell• Needs 4 points to move into 6th in K-State history for career points• Needs 10 assists to set the school record and move into 4th&nbsp;in Big 12 history for career assistsJaelyn Glenn• Needs 10 assists to move into 14th on K-State career assists list• Needs 6 points for sole possession of 27th on the K-State career points listTemira Poindexter• Needs 19 points for 2,000 points in her college careerKennedy Taylor• Needs 6 points for 1,000 points in her college careerAt a Glance: Kentucky• Kentucky (23-7, 11-5 SEC) enters Sunday’s game following a 79-78 win over Liberty in the first round on Friday afternoon.• On the sideline, the Wildcats are led by first-year head coach Kenny Brooks. A 1992 graduate of James Madison, Brooks owns a career record of 540-211 (.719), including a Final Four appearance with Virginia Tech in 2023.• On the floor, Kentucky is led by the duo of Georgia Amoore and Clara Strack.• Amoore, a graduate transfer from Ballarat, Australia, leads the squad in scoring at 19.6 points per game and 6.9 assists per game. Against Liberty, Amoore finished with a game-high 34 points on 12-of-24 shooting, including 6-of-10 from long range and added eight assists, two blocks and two steals.• Strack, a sophomore from Buffalo, New York, is second on the team at 15.2 points and a team-best 9.7 rebounds. Against Liberty, Strack carded a double-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and two steals.We Are An Ag School After All• Fans and media may notice a stuffed four-legged friend on the K-State bench in the 2023-24 season and he has returned for the 2024-25 season.• During the summer of 2023-24, the K-State coaching staff encouraged the team to get "gaps" which are three consecutive stops on defense and to do this seven times in a game.• Before the 2023-24 season, head coach Jeff Mittie asked Serena Sundell, Gabby Gregory and Ayoka Lee to make this their own and to embrace the three straight defensive stops. Enter Gap Goat.• Gregory chose a goat because it is her favorite animal.• Gap Goat, who can be followed on Instagram (@GapGoat7), is hoisted aloft when the Wildcats register three consecutive defensive stops.• Gap Goat's apparel includes a K-State jersey and gold chains with one chain featuring a goal number seven pendant, which he is awarded when the team gets seven "gaps" in a game.• K-State fans have jumped on the new tradition and have purchased their own versions of Gap Goats and bring them to Bramlage Coliseum to join in the celebration of the K-State defense.

K-State WBB to Face Kentucky in NCAA Second Round on Sunday   

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Royals announced this morning that they have acquired outfielder&nbsp;Mark Canha&nbsp;(CAN-uh) from Milwaukee for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Canha was a non-roster invite in Major League camp with the Brewers. He is in today’s starting lineup and will wear No. 21.

Canha, 36, has played 10 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Athletics (2015-21), Mets (2022-23), Brewers (2023), Tigers (2024) and Giants (2024).

In 125 games last season with Detroit and San Francisco, he hit .242 (95-for-393) with 20 doubles and 7 home runs. In 129 plate appearances vs. left-handed pitchers last season, he hit .275 (30-for-109) with a .774 OPS.

Since his 2015 debut season, Canha ranks 2nd in the Majors with 138 hit-by-pitches, trailing only&nbsp;Anthony Rizzo&nbsp;(194). He set an Athletics franchise record with 27 hit-by-pitches in 2021 and a Mets franchise record in 2022 with 28, and led the Majors in that category both seasons.

His best season came with the Athletics in 2019, when he hit .273 with 26 home runs and a .913 OPS in 126 games.

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Royals announced this morning that they have acquired outfielder&nbsp;Mark Canha&nbsp;(CAN-uh) from Milwaukee for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Canha was a non-roster invite in Major League camp with the Brewers. He is in today’s starting lineup and will wear No. 21.Canha, 36, has played 10 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Athletics (2015-21), Mets (2022-23), Brewers (2023), Tigers (2024) and Giants (2024).In 125 games last season with Detroit and San Francisco, he hit .242 (95-for-393) with 20 doubles and 7 home runs. In 129 plate appearances vs. left-handed pitchers last season, he hit .275 (30-for-109) with a .774 OPS.Since his 2015 debut season, Canha ranks 2nd in the Majors with 138 hit-by-pitches, trailing only&nbsp;Anthony Rizzo&nbsp;(194). He set an Athletics franchise record with 27 hit-by-pitches in 2021 and a Mets franchise record in 2022 with 28, and led the Majors in that category both seasons.His best season came with the Athletics in 2019, when he hit .273 with 26 home runs and a .913 OPS in 126 games.

Royals Acquire Outfielder Mark Canha from Milwaukee

LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Women's Outdoor Track opened its season on Friday night at the Spire Challenge as the distance runners competed at the event.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e2c96b00-ab64-4fc3-9ab7-3131aa1a55aa?elinkdata=22646">Kierra Jensen</a> finished second in the 5000m in the 37 runner field, with a time of 18:32.79. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/90bf5c5e-47d6-445d-b3c1-8b8c117fbf9f?elinkdata=22646">Micah Dickens</a> was fifth in 18:42.94, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f2b12259-1900-4100-830e-f592e253e40b?elinkdata=22646">Charlee Lind</a> was eighth in 18:45.93, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/06f3961e-dfa1-41e7-b5b9-80033836b235?elinkdata=22646">Alayna Behrman</a> was 10th in 18:51.06, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3254107a-fd60-4da9-8782-f89deea598eb?elinkdata=22646">Mya Schweitzer</a> was 21st in 19:52.41.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c8297ebf-8828-4868-bf3e-e87df942a0f7?elinkdata=22646">Madisyn Ehrlich</a> led the Coyote finishers in the 1500m field with a third place finish with a time of 4:46.65. The field included 54 runners and took four heats to complete. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6024bece-d0ff-477c-b649-a2afc4f9a59e?elinkdata=22646">Josie Koppes</a> finished 13th with a time of 4:57.68, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b34b0ec7-569f-41c2-9211-66a922d2104b?elinkdata=22646">Makayla Little</a> was 26th in 5:10.04, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d34c5268-afd3-4208-8635-e25bf6ee50d7?elinkdata=22646">Joni Schroeder</a> was 27th in 5:12.79.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a98b8318-f019-4ffe-a054-8e49dc48bac4?elinkdata=22646">Allyson Taylor</a> finished third in the Steeplechase with a time of 13:38.96.

In the 800m, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/21ddffdb-d415-4259-9c5c-a976d1ff7fa1?elinkdata=22646">Hailey Nordhus</a> finished fourth with a time of 2:24.59, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/59f1d9c4-fbb7-4345-9df2-90def02317c9?elinkdata=22646">Emma McAlister</a> was 13th with a time of 2:37.45, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e0995449-e7eb-4ada-8ef9-67030c8d22c9?elinkdata=22646">Ava Kenyon</a> was 14th with a time of 2:37.51.

The Coyotes are back in action on Saturday with the field events and sprints group heading to North Newton for the Bethel Invitational at Thresher Stadium.

Kansas Wesleyan Men's Outdoor Track also opened its season on Friday night with the distance runners running at the Spire Challenge Distance Carnival at Berkel Memorial Stadium.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2de3c3d5-10b8-4a6e-a5c6-caab0a666ec8?elinkdata=22677">Wyatt Johnson</a> picked up a win in the 800m with a time of 1:54.87. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0e5fb94d-c637-49e0-96e8-4467643dcafa?elinkdata=22677">Ty Davidson</a> finished fifth with a time of 1:57.23, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1de04507-2a50-4e36-baad-2ee40c131525?elinkdata=22677">Triston Cottone</a> finished seventh with a time of 1:58.29 and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/cabc3500-29a7-4bec-b5c0-c3105e5fee68?elinkdata=22677">Nate Chavez</a> finished 15th with a time of 2:03.83.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0a898c0f-d77e-4522-b7ca-fc2338aa6ea9?elinkdata=22677">Giovanni Rios</a> finished second in the Steeplechase with a time of 9:54.35, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4a9a7c3b-ce89-4766-8ee7-a1fa63adf0b8?elinkdata=22677">Ian Doss</a> was fifth with a time of 10:22.45.

The 5000m run had a huge field with 76 runners starting the race and three heats needed to safely run the event. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9ef811b5-d1c8-415d-b567-2c264f962d19?elinkdata=22677">Damion Jackson</a> finished fourth in the race with a time of 14:49.23, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/651b40a5-c792-4d30-830b-35a2831720d9?elinkdata=22677">Austin Hess</a> was 14th with a time of 15:01.48, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bf7bb573-be85-436d-8141-c79ca0b75732?elinkdata=22677">Jake Cruz</a> was 15th with a time of 15:05.18, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/82ccff0f-4473-446f-ab00-7da42d8764da?elinkdata=22677">Tytus Reed</a> was 28th with a time of 15:38.74, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/02444eb9-0050-4982-8d12-8a18f189703d?elinkdata=22677">Austin Schaeffer</a> was 37th with a time of 15:49.12, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5409a6dd-c52b-46e8-8fab-7b89aca71319?elinkdata=22677">Landon Steeger</a> was 46th with a time of 16:06.95, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b9e50fa8-6e8a-4bc3-99f9-6346290a7d7a?elinkdata=22677">Brodie Bradshaw</a> was 59th with a time of 16:45.45 and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d11872dd-28b6-43b6-80ca-92d1d1e01ad7?elinkdata=22677">Jack Horacek</a> was 69th with a time of 17:48.08.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/248dbee8-d358-408b-a7d7-8e145b58ee9d?elinkdata=22677">Julian Avila</a> was seventh in the 1500m with a time of 3:57.80, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1a988026-717b-41e9-9f1c-6ab69bdfc21a?elinkdata=22677">Evan Pearce</a> was 29th in 4:10.85, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2e70f8db-f684-4ad7-85ec-72f7c833ddc7?elinkdata=22677">Brenden Ellis</a> was 34th in 4:12.63, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4970b269-2035-40d6-83c6-6bab1708fbfc?elinkdata=22677">Nicolas Martinez</a> was 56th with a time of 4:21.11, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/77b6d380-db2e-40b7-a6ce-f8c9eb21c133?elinkdata=22677">Will Childers</a> was 83rd with a time of 4:51.82. The field for the 1500m was huge, 87 runners, taking six heats to complete.

LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Women's Outdoor Track opened its season on Friday night at the Spire Challenge as the distance runners competed at the event.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e2c96b00-ab64-4fc3-9ab7-3131aa1a55aa?elinkdata=22646">Kierra Jensen</a> finished second in the 5000m in the 37 runner field, with a time of 18:32.79. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/90bf5c5e-47d6-445d-b3c1-8b8c117fbf9f?elinkdata=22646">Micah Dickens</a> was fifth in 18:42.94, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f2b12259-1900-4100-830e-f592e253e40b?elinkdata=22646">Charlee Lind</a> was eighth in 18:45.93, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/06f3961e-dfa1-41e7-b5b9-80033836b235?elinkdata=22646">Alayna Behrman</a> was 10th in 18:51.06, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3254107a-fd60-4da9-8782-f89deea598eb?elinkdata=22646">Mya Schweitzer</a> was 21st in 19:52.41.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c8297ebf-8828-4868-bf3e-e87df942a0f7?elinkdata=22646">Madisyn Ehrlich</a> led the Coyote finishers in the 1500m field with a third place finish with a time of 4:46.65. The field included 54 runners and took four heats to complete. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6024bece-d0ff-477c-b649-a2afc4f9a59e?elinkdata=22646">Josie Koppes</a> finished 13th with a time of 4:57.68, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b34b0ec7-569f-41c2-9211-66a922d2104b?elinkdata=22646">Makayla Little</a> was 26th in 5:10.04, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d34c5268-afd3-4208-8635-e25bf6ee50d7?elinkdata=22646">Joni Schroeder</a> was 27th in 5:12.79.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a98b8318-f019-4ffe-a054-8e49dc48bac4?elinkdata=22646">Allyson Taylor</a> finished third in the Steeplechase with a time of 13:38.96.In the 800m, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/21ddffdb-d415-4259-9c5c-a976d1ff7fa1?elinkdata=22646">Hailey Nordhus</a> finished fourth with a time of 2:24.59, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/59f1d9c4-fbb7-4345-9df2-90def02317c9?elinkdata=22646">Emma McAlister</a> was 13th with a time of 2:37.45, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e0995449-e7eb-4ada-8ef9-67030c8d22c9?elinkdata=22646">Ava Kenyon</a> was 14th with a time of 2:37.51.The Coyotes are back in action on Saturday with the field events and sprints group heading to North Newton for the Bethel Invitational at Thresher Stadium.Kansas Wesleyan Men's Outdoor Track also opened its season on Friday night with the distance runners running at the Spire Challenge Distance Carnival at Berkel Memorial Stadium.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2de3c3d5-10b8-4a6e-a5c6-caab0a666ec8?elinkdata=22677">Wyatt Johnson</a> picked up a win in the 800m with a time of 1:54.87. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0e5fb94d-c637-49e0-96e8-4467643dcafa?elinkdata=22677">Ty Davidson</a> finished fifth with a time of 1:57.23, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1de04507-2a50-4e36-baad-2ee40c131525?elinkdata=22677">Triston Cottone</a> finished seventh with a time of 1:58.29 and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/cabc3500-29a7-4bec-b5c0-c3105e5fee68?elinkdata=22677">Nate Chavez</a> finished 15th with a time of 2:03.83.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0a898c0f-d77e-4522-b7ca-fc2338aa6ea9?elinkdata=22677">Giovanni Rios</a> finished second in the Steeplechase with a time of 9:54.35, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4a9a7c3b-ce89-4766-8ee7-a1fa63adf0b8?elinkdata=22677">Ian Doss</a> was fifth with a time of 10:22.45.The 5000m run had a huge field with 76 runners starting the race and three heats needed to safely run the event. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9ef811b5-d1c8-415d-b567-2c264f962d19?elinkdata=22677">Damion Jackson</a> finished fourth in the race with a time of 14:49.23, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/651b40a5-c792-4d30-830b-35a2831720d9?elinkdata=22677">Austin Hess</a> was 14th with a time of 15:01.48, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bf7bb573-be85-436d-8141-c79ca0b75732?elinkdata=22677">Jake Cruz</a> was 15th with a time of 15:05.18, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/82ccff0f-4473-446f-ab00-7da42d8764da?elinkdata=22677">Tytus Reed</a> was 28th with a time of 15:38.74, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/02444eb9-0050-4982-8d12-8a18f189703d?elinkdata=22677">Austin Schaeffer</a> was 37th with a time of 15:49.12, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5409a6dd-c52b-46e8-8fab-7b89aca71319?elinkdata=22677">Landon Steeger</a> was 46th with a time of 16:06.95, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b9e50fa8-6e8a-4bc3-99f9-6346290a7d7a?elinkdata=22677">Brodie Bradshaw</a> was 59th with a time of 16:45.45 and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d11872dd-28b6-43b6-80ca-92d1d1e01ad7?elinkdata=22677">Jack Horacek</a> was 69th with a time of 17:48.08.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/248dbee8-d358-408b-a7d7-8e145b58ee9d?elinkdata=22677">Julian Avila</a> was seventh in the 1500m with a time of 3:57.80, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1a988026-717b-41e9-9f1c-6ab69bdfc21a?elinkdata=22677">Evan Pearce</a> was 29th in 4:10.85, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2e70f8db-f684-4ad7-85ec-72f7c833ddc7?elinkdata=22677">Brenden Ellis</a> was 34th in 4:12.63, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4970b269-2035-40d6-83c6-6bab1708fbfc?elinkdata=22677">Nicolas Martinez</a> was 56th with a time of 4:21.11, and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/77b6d380-db2e-40b7-a6ce-f8c9eb21c133?elinkdata=22677">Will Childers</a> was 83rd with a time of 4:51.82. The field for the 1500m was huge, 87 runners, taking six heats to complete.

KWU Outdoor Track opens season at Spire Challenge

Yogi Berra was right: "It ain't over till it's over."

Trailing 9-4 in the fourth inning Kansas Wesleyan rallied for a harrowing 10-9 Kansas Conference victory over York on Friday afternoon at Dean Evans Stadium.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2f17d9de-a7aa-488b-8b3e-26e0d69235cd?elinkdata=22615">Riley Gwin</a> pitched five scoreless innings out of the bullpen and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7d52983a-9f1a-4351-8424-55db53064acc?elinkdata=22615">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> drove in four of his six runs on the day as the Coyotes rose from the abyss.

KWU improved to 18-9 overall and 13-3 in the KCAC while York fell to 10-13 and 7-8.

"I felt like we were off from the start, BP (batting practice) and everything," coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7b55170b-3e6b-4405-8b49-f2aaf80cabf7?elinkdata=22615">Bill Neale</a> said. "We talked to the team mid-game and got the energy up and obviously Riley coming in gave us a spark on the mound and gave us a chance to chip away at that lead."

Tied 4-4 after three innings York scored five runs in the top of the fourth against KWU starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5555e5bb-d961-490a-8e58-fad8ec380d41?elinkdata=22615">Brett Maddock</a>. Ruvalcaba's double drove in <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/574e631b-ad45-47aa-93e3-c7b739761c40?elinkdata=22615">Alex Garcia</a> to make it 9-5 in the bottom of the fourth and Neale sent Gwin, a senior lefthanded, out for the fifth inning.

Gwin (1-0) finished the game allowing four hits with four walks, four strikeouts and a hit batter while throwing 82 pitches.

"He's a four-year guy, he's been here, and he's been through it," Neale said of Gwin. "Probably hasn't pitched as much as he wanted to throughout the years. He's been doing it all year; he's been one of our top bullpen arms and he showed it again today."

Neale said Gwin thrived primarily because of one pitch.

"They just weren't seeing his changeup," he said. "That's the way it's been all year especially righthanded hitters ... and we just left him out there."

KWU got within striking distance in the sixth inning. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2f661d65-e58a-40d4-808a-720b738edf20?elinkdata=22615">Tyler Favretto</a> led off with a double, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ad17bade-e2ae-4677-89f5-dc33ec987c2c?elinkdata=22615">Garrett Garfield</a> singled and Ruvalcaba made it 9-8 with a three-run homer.

The Coyotes surged in front with two runs in the seventh. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bbdb50c2-9984-4b5d-ad13-f9ecec92ba07?elinkdata=22615">Coulson Riggs</a> was hit by a pitch leading off and went to second on a wild pitch. Favretto walked and Garfield's single sent Riggs home with the tying run. Ruvalcaba reached on an error, courtesy runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0afa3e22-19c8-42ce-8bc5-cf4f323e4cbe?elinkdata=22615">Alex Garcia</a> racing home with the lead run on the play.

After striking out the first batter in the top of ninth inning Gwin surrendered a single and walk but ended the threat and the game with a double play.

Ruvalcaba singled in Garfield and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/005a85f8-af31-4fba-b63c-3eb4d395fb62?elinkdata=22615">Carter Allen</a> singled in Garfield in the first inning as KWU took a 2-0 lead. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/674fd4e3-ab9e-4cb5-9c70-3de9011a2f70?elinkdata=22615">Blake Dale</a> belted a two-run homer that scored Allen and tied the game 4-4 in the bottom of the second.

"We got some timely home runs and timely hits," Neale said. "The guys did a good job grinding out at-bats and obviously (Ruvalcaba) and Dale with some pop there to deliver some runs."

Ruvalcaba and Garfield had three hits apiece and Favretto two as KWU total 12 for the game.

Yogi Berra was right: "It ain't over till it's over."Trailing 9-4 in the fourth inning Kansas Wesleyan rallied for a harrowing 10-9 Kansas Conference victory over York on Friday afternoon at Dean Evans Stadium.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2f17d9de-a7aa-488b-8b3e-26e0d69235cd?elinkdata=22615">Riley Gwin</a> pitched five scoreless innings out of the bullpen and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7d52983a-9f1a-4351-8424-55db53064acc?elinkdata=22615">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> drove in four of his six runs on the day as the Coyotes rose from the abyss.KWU improved to 18-9 overall and 13-3 in the KCAC while York fell to 10-13 and 7-8."I felt like we were off from the start, BP (batting practice) and everything," coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7b55170b-3e6b-4405-8b49-f2aaf80cabf7?elinkdata=22615">Bill Neale</a> said. "We talked to the team mid-game and got the energy up and obviously Riley coming in gave us a spark on the mound and gave us a chance to chip away at that lead."Tied 4-4 after three innings York scored five runs in the top of the fourth against KWU starter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5555e5bb-d961-490a-8e58-fad8ec380d41?elinkdata=22615">Brett Maddock</a>. Ruvalcaba's double drove in <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/574e631b-ad45-47aa-93e3-c7b739761c40?elinkdata=22615">Alex Garcia</a> to make it 9-5 in the bottom of the fourth and Neale sent Gwin, a senior lefthanded, out for the fifth inning.Gwin (1-0) finished the game allowing four hits with four walks, four strikeouts and a hit batter while throwing 82 pitches."He's a four-year guy, he's been here, and he's been through it," Neale said of Gwin. "Probably hasn't pitched as much as he wanted to throughout the years. He's been doing it all year; he's been one of our top bullpen arms and he showed it again today."Neale said Gwin thrived primarily because of one pitch."They just weren't seeing his changeup," he said. "That's the way it's been all year especially righthanded hitters ... and we just left him out there."KWU got within striking distance in the sixth inning. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2f661d65-e58a-40d4-808a-720b738edf20?elinkdata=22615">Tyler Favretto</a> led off with a double, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ad17bade-e2ae-4677-89f5-dc33ec987c2c?elinkdata=22615">Garrett Garfield</a> singled and Ruvalcaba made it 9-8 with a three-run homer.The Coyotes surged in front with two runs in the seventh. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bbdb50c2-9984-4b5d-ad13-f9ecec92ba07?elinkdata=22615">Coulson Riggs</a> was hit by a pitch leading off and went to second on a wild pitch. Favretto walked and Garfield's single sent Riggs home with the tying run. Ruvalcaba reached on an error, courtesy runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0afa3e22-19c8-42ce-8bc5-cf4f323e4cbe?elinkdata=22615">Alex Garcia</a> racing home with the lead run on the play.After striking out the first batter in the top of ninth inning Gwin surrendered a single and walk but ended the threat and the game with a double play.Ruvalcaba singled in Garfield and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/005a85f8-af31-4fba-b63c-3eb4d395fb62?elinkdata=22615">Carter Allen</a> singled in Garfield in the first inning as KWU took a 2-0 lead. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/674fd4e3-ab9e-4cb5-9c70-3de9011a2f70?elinkdata=22615">Blake Dale</a> belted a two-run homer that scored Allen and tied the game 4-4 in the bottom of the second."We got some timely home runs and timely hits," Neale said. "The guys did a good job grinding out at-bats and obviously (Ruvalcaba) and Dale with some pop there to deliver some runs."Ruvalcaba and Garfield had three hits apiece and Favretto two as KWU total 12 for the game.

Coyote baseball rallies late to get by York 10-9 in series opener

LAWRENCE, Kan. —&nbsp;Bob Davis, the legendary “Voice of the Jayhawks” for more than 30 years, has passed away at the age of 80, his family announced Friday.

Davis is survived by his son, Steven, daughter-in-law Katie and grandchildren Landon, Will, Millie and Hattie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda, who died March 13, 2025, in Lawrence. Bob and Linda were married for 53 years. Bob passed away Thursday, March 20th.

Davis, who began his KU career in 1984 and retired in 2016, was at the microphone for some of the most iconic moments in Kansas Athletics history.

“Bob Davis is synonymous with Kansas Athletics for generations of fans, who grew up listening to his calls of some of the most important moments in KU history,” Director of Athletics Travis Goff said. “Bob’s love and passion of the Jayhawks shined through during the broadcast with his beloved radio partners. For more than three decades, Bob represented Kansas Athletics in exemplary fashion and connected Jayhawk fans everywhere with his famous one-liners and detailed storytelling.&nbsp;

“We send our deepest love and prayers to his family and will forever be grateful for his service to KU.”

In the spring of 1984, Davis was hired as the “Voice of the Jayhawks” where he would work alongside Max Falkenstein in the broadcast booth. Davis’ voice is the soundtrack of many of KU’s most memorable games, as he called eight Jayhawk trips to the Final Four, six KU football bowl games, including the 2008 Orange Bowl, and thousands of regular season basketball and football games before his retirement in the spring of 2016.

Davis was also on the call for the 1988 and 2008 men’s basketball national championship victories.

“We lost a KU legend in Bob Davis, who was the voice of the of the Jayhawks for decades,” Kansas Coach Bill Self said. “Bob was not only superior at his craft, but he was also a terrific, humble and unselfish person that gave so much of himself to so many. Our hearts go out to the entire family, especially with his wonderful wife Linda passing just last week.”

Davis also hosted weekly coaches shows as the Voice of the Jayhawks, including hosting with KU basketball coaches Larry Brown, Roy Williams and Self and football coaches, including Glen Mason and Mark Mangino. For more than three decades, Davis was embedded with KU’s teams, striking lifelong relationships with coaches and student-athletes. He proudly worked alongside Falkenstein and basketball analysts Chris Piper and Greg Gurley and football’s David Lawrence.

“Bob’s distinctive and enthusiastic voice served as the soundtrack for Kansas teams for decades” Mangino said. “He was a good friend and fun to be around. Our players and coaches loved Bob, and enjoyed his calls on highlight reels.”

A 48-year veteran of broadcasting in the state of Kansas, Davis was born in Iola, and grew up in Topeka where he graduated from Topeka West High School in 1962. Davis stayed in Topeka to attend Washburn, where he graduated in 1967 with a degree in history.

Davis launched his legendary broadcast career the following year in 1968 when

Hired by KAYS in Hays, Kansas and began his broadcasting career during the summer of 1968 calling American Legion baseball. He was the play-by-play voice of the Fort Hays State Tigers until 1984, his tenure culminating by calling the 1984 NAIA National Championship won by the FHSU men’s basketball team.

In addition to his KU role, Davis called the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four for CBS Radio six times in 1990, 1992 and 1994-97. Also, in 1997, Davis joined the Kansas City Royals as well, calling games for radio and television for the franchise for 16 years.

Davis earned numerous accolades for his work. He was named the Kansas Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sports Writers Association in 2015, marking the 14th time he had earned the honor since 1975. Davis was also named the two-time recipient of the Oscar Stauffer Sports Broadcasting Award by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) in 1975 and 1978.

Davis was named to several Hall of Fames including:

What They’re Saying About Bob Davis

Roy Williams (men’s basketball coach from 1988-2003)

“Bob Davis was a fantastic announcer and loved KU. I was a new coach, and he helped me immensely. He set the bar for all those I worked with later. He is a KU giant.”

David Lawrence (Kansas football broadcaster since 1995)

“For 32 years, Bob captivated Jayhawk nation with his wit, voice, and impeccable timing. While we will miss the physical presence of our friend. His iconic radio calls will still bring the goosebumps and live in our minds forever.”

Greg Gurley (men’s basketball color analyst since 2012)

“﻿I will always cherish my time spent with Bob.&nbsp;He made a difficult job appear to be so easy and natural.&nbsp;It was an honor and a privilege to work with him.&nbsp;His effortless delivery and wit is what made him special.&nbsp;He was such an important influence on my life as player, broadcaster, and man. We have lost an iconic Jayhawk. Luckily all Jayhawk fans can still hear his signature calls forever.”

Chris Piper (men’s basketball color analyst from 2006-11)

LAWRENCE, Kan. —&nbsp;Bob Davis, the legendary “Voice of the Jayhawks” for more than 30 years, has passed away at the age of 80, his family announced Friday.Davis is survived by his son, Steven, daughter-in-law Katie and grandchildren Landon, Will, Millie and Hattie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda, who died March 13, 2025, in Lawrence. Bob and Linda were married for 53 years. Bob passed away Thursday, March 20th.Davis, who began his KU career in 1984 and retired in 2016, was at the microphone for some of the most iconic moments in Kansas Athletics history.“Bob Davis is synonymous with Kansas Athletics for generations of fans, who grew up listening to his calls of some of the most important moments in KU history,” Director of Athletics Travis Goff said. “Bob’s love and passion of the Jayhawks shined through during the broadcast with his beloved radio partners. For more than three decades, Bob represented Kansas Athletics in exemplary fashion and connected Jayhawk fans everywhere with his famous one-liners and detailed storytelling.&nbsp;“We send our deepest love and prayers to his family and will forever be grateful for his service to KU.”In the spring of 1984, Davis was hired as the “Voice of the Jayhawks” where he would work alongside Max Falkenstein in the broadcast booth. Davis’ voice is the soundtrack of many of KU’s most memorable games, as he called eight Jayhawk trips to the Final Four, six KU football bowl games, including the 2008 Orange Bowl, and thousands of regular season basketball and football games before his retirement in the spring of 2016.Davis was also on the call for the 1988 and 2008 men’s basketball national championship victories.“We lost a KU legend in Bob Davis, who was the voice of the of the Jayhawks for decades,” Kansas Coach Bill Self said. “Bob was not only superior at his craft, but he was also a terrific, humble and unselfish person that gave so much of himself to so many. Our hearts go out to the entire family, especially with his wonderful wife Linda passing just last week.”Davis also hosted weekly coaches shows as the Voice of the Jayhawks, including hosting with KU basketball coaches Larry Brown, Roy Williams and Self and football coaches, including Glen Mason and Mark Mangino. For more than three decades, Davis was embedded with KU’s teams, striking lifelong relationships with coaches and student-athletes. He proudly worked alongside Falkenstein and basketball analysts Chris Piper and Greg Gurley and football’s David Lawrence.“Bob’s distinctive and enthusiastic voice served as the soundtrack for Kansas teams for decades” Mangino said. “He was a good friend and fun to be around. Our players and coaches loved Bob, and enjoyed his calls on highlight reels.”A 48-year veteran of broadcasting in the state of Kansas, Davis was born in Iola, and grew up in Topeka where he graduated from Topeka West High School in 1962. Davis stayed in Topeka to attend Washburn, where he graduated in 1967 with a degree in history.Davis launched his legendary broadcast career the following year in 1968 whenHired by KAYS in Hays, Kansas and began his broadcasting career during the summer of 1968 calling American Legion baseball. He was the play-by-play voice of the Fort Hays State Tigers until 1984, his tenure culminating by calling the 1984 NAIA National Championship won by the FHSU men’s basketball team.In addition to his KU role, Davis called the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four for CBS Radio six times in 1990, 1992 and 1994-97. Also, in 1997, Davis joined the Kansas City Royals as well, calling games for radio and television for the franchise for 16 years.Davis earned numerous accolades for his work. He was named the Kansas Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sports Writers Association in 2015, marking the 14th time he had earned the honor since 1975. Davis was also named the two-time recipient of the Oscar Stauffer Sports Broadcasting Award by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) in 1975 and 1978.Davis was named to several Hall of Fames including:<ul>
 <li>Fort Hays State Tiger Athletics Hall of Fame (1990)</li><li>Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame (2006)</li><li>Topeka West HS Graduates Hall of Fame (2011)</li><li>Topeka-Shawnee County Baseball Hall of Fame (2016)</li><li>Kansas Sports Hall of Fame (2016)</li><li>Hays HS Athletics Hall of Fame (2024)</li>
 </ul>What They’re Saying About Bob DavisRoy Williams (men’s basketball coach from 1988-2003)“Bob Davis was a fantastic announcer and loved KU. I was a new coach, and he helped me immensely. He set the bar for all those I worked with later. He is a KU giant.”David Lawrence (Kansas football broadcaster since 1995)“For 32 years, Bob captivated Jayhawk nation with his wit, voice, and impeccable timing. While we will miss the physical presence of our friend. His iconic radio calls will still bring the goosebumps and live in our minds forever.”Greg Gurley (men’s basketball color analyst since 2012)“﻿I will always cherish my time spent with Bob.&nbsp;He made a difficult job appear to be so easy and natural.&nbsp;It was an honor and a privilege to work with him.&nbsp;His effortless delivery and wit is what made him special.&nbsp;He was such an important influence on my life as player, broadcaster, and man. We have lost an iconic Jayhawk. Luckily all Jayhawk fans can still hear his signature calls forever.”Chris Piper (men’s basketball color analyst from 2006-11)

Bob Davis, Kansas Legendary “Voice of the Jayhawks” Dies

NEW YORK (AP) —George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76.

Foreman's family&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHe5UtIJ4IQ/" target="_blank">announced his death on social media</a>.

“A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose," his family wrote.

A native Texan, Foreman began his boxing career as an Olympic gold medalist who inspired fear as he climbed to the peak of the heavyweight division by stopping Joe Frazier in 1973. His formidable aura evaporated only a year later when Ali pulled off one of the most audacious victories in boxing history in Zaire, baiting and taunting Foreman into losing his belt in one of the greatest fights ever staged.

Foreman left the sport a few years later, but returned after a 10-year absence and a self-described religious awakening.

He then pulled off one of the most spectacular knockouts in boxing history in 1994, flooring Michael Moorer — 19 years his junior — with one perfect combination to claim Moorer's two heavyweight belts.

Foreman's transformation into an inspirational figure was complete, and he fought only four more times before moving onto his next career as a genial businessman, pitchman and occasional actor.

He was best known as the face of the George Foreman Grill, a rudimentary cooking machine which sold more than 100 million units and made him much wealthier than his sport ever did.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742612515555.jpeg" alt="Heavyweight boxer George Foreman flexes his muscles after weighing in at 260 pounds for his upcoming fight against Shannon Briggs at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City., N.J., Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997. ((AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)" />
 <figcaption>Heavyweight boxer George Foreman flexes his muscles after weighing in at 260 pounds for his upcoming fight against Shannon Briggs at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City., N.J., Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997. ((AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) —George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76.Foreman's family&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DHe5UtIJ4IQ/" target="_blank">announced his death on social media</a>.“A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose," his family wrote.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742612646985.jpeg" alt="George Foreman (AP Photo, file)" />
 <figcaption>George Foreman (AP Photo, file)</figcaption>
 </figure>A native Texan, Foreman began his boxing career as an Olympic gold medalist who inspired fear as he climbed to the peak of the heavyweight division by stopping Joe Frazier in 1973. His formidable aura evaporated only a year later when Ali pulled off one of the most audacious victories in boxing history in Zaire, baiting and taunting Foreman into losing his belt in one of the greatest fights ever staged.Foreman left the sport a few years later, but returned after a 10-year absence and a self-described religious awakening.He then pulled off one of the most spectacular knockouts in boxing history in 1994, flooring Michael Moorer — 19 years his junior — with one perfect combination to claim Moorer's two heavyweight belts.Foreman's transformation into an inspirational figure was complete, and he fought only four more times before moving onto his next career as a genial businessman, pitchman and occasional actor.He was best known as the face of the George Foreman Grill, a rudimentary cooking machine which sold more than 100 million units and made him much wealthier than his sport ever did.

George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Bowling opened play at the NAIA Men's Bowling National Championships on Thursday at 5 Star Lanes.

The tournament started with all 12 teams rolling 24 baker games to determine seeding for bracket play. The Coyotes headed into the final block of four games in fourth place but slipped to the ninth spot after the completion of the final block of four games.

KWU ended up seeded ninth, and faced No. 8 seed Pikeville (Ky.) in the first round of bracket play in a best-of-seven series.

In the first game, KWU squeaked by with a 187-185 win, but dropped the second to UPIKE 262-188. KWU bounced back in the third game, another close one winning 211-209 to take a 2-1 lead in the match. Pikeville won the next two games to take a 3-2 lead in the match, however, the Coyotes were not to be denied. KWU claimed Game 6 268-184, then would win the match with a 198-194 victory in Game 7.

The Coyotes were the lone lower seed to win a first round game to start bracket play.

KWU advances in the winner's bracket and will face top-seeded SCAD Savannah on Friday starting at 7 a.m. Central Time, 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The winner of that match advances to the winner's bracket semifinals at 11 a.m. Central, Noon Eastern against the winner between No. 4 St. Francis (Ill.) and No. 5 Milligan.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Bowling opened play at the NAIA Men's Bowling National Championships on Thursday at 5 Star Lanes.The tournament started with all 12 teams rolling 24 baker games to determine seeding for bracket play. The Coyotes headed into the final block of four games in fourth place but slipped to the ninth spot after the completion of the final block of four games.KWU ended up seeded ninth, and faced No. 8 seed Pikeville (Ky.) in the first round of bracket play in a best-of-seven series.In the first game, KWU squeaked by with a 187-185 win, but dropped the second to UPIKE 262-188. KWU bounced back in the third game, another close one winning 211-209 to take a 2-1 lead in the match. Pikeville won the next two games to take a 3-2 lead in the match, however, the Coyotes were not to be denied. KWU claimed Game 6 268-184, then would win the match with a 198-194 victory in Game 7.The Coyotes were the lone lower seed to win a first round game to start bracket play.KWU advances in the winner's bracket and will face top-seeded SCAD Savannah on Friday starting at 7 a.m. Central Time, 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The winner of that match advances to the winner's bracket semifinals at 11 a.m. Central, Noon Eastern against the winner between No. 4 St. Francis (Ill.) and No. 5 Milligan.

KWU Men’s Bowling advances in winner’s bracket at NAIA National Championships

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jonas Aidoo scored 22 points to help 10th-seeded Arkansas to a 79-72 opening-round&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness">NCAA Tournament</a>&nbsp;victory over No. 7 seed Kansas on Thursday night in the latest meeting between two of college basketball’s winningest coaches.

Johnell Davis added 18 points, including some crucial late free throws, to help John Calipari to his first tournament victory as Razorbacks coach. Freshman standout Boogie Fland played for the first time since having right thumb surgery in January and scored six points in 24 minutes.

Arkansas will get either No. 2 seed St. John’s or No. 15 Omaha in the second round of the West Region on Saturday.

Zeke Mayo had 18 points for Kansas (21-13), which has made 35 straight NCAA Tournaments and hadn't lost in the first round since 2006. AJ Storr&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1902876748573790487">finished</a>&nbsp;with 15 points and Hunter Dickinson added 11 points and nine rebounds.

Thursday’s matchup was the third March Madness meeting between two of the four active win leaders in men’s college basketball. Calipari is second (876), with Bill Self of Kansas fourth (831) on the list. Both previous meetings were in the national championship game, with each winning once.

Kansas erased what was an 11-point, second-half deficit and nudged ahead 65-64 on a follow shot by Storr with less than six minutes remaining.

The Jayhawks kept the lead until Aidoo connected on a pair of free throws to put the Razorbacks back in front. Arkansas got a stop on the other end and then got a 3-pointer by Davis that gave it a 71-67 cushion with less than two minutes on the clock.

Arkansas’ edge was down to 71-69 before Davis dropped in a pair of free throws. Dickinson missed a 3 on Kansas’ next trip and Arkansas added two more free throws.

The Jayhawks got it back down to 75-72 on a 3-pointer by Rylan Griffen with 13 seconds left. The Razorbacks called back-to-back timeouts trying to get the ball inbounds. They finally did and Davis calmly sank two free throws to help close it out.

Arkansas: Posted its first tournament victory since reaching the Sweet 16 in 2023 under former coach Eric Musselman.

Kansas: Kansas fell to 47-6 record in first-round games all-time.

The Razorbacks could now face the active coach with the most wins – St. John’s Rick Pitino (884) – in Saturday’s second round. The pair were longtime rivals when Calipari was Kentucky and Pitino coached at Louisville.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1742520751413.png" alt="Photo Courtesy Kansas Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Kansas Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jonas Aidoo scored 22 points to help 10th-seeded Arkansas to a 79-72 opening-round&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness">NCAA Tournament</a>&nbsp;victory over No. 7 seed Kansas on Thursday night in the latest meeting between two of college basketball’s winningest coaches.Johnell Davis added 18 points, including some crucial late free throws, to help John Calipari to his first tournament victory as Razorbacks coach. Freshman standout Boogie Fland played for the first time since having right thumb surgery in January and scored six points in 24 minutes.Arkansas will get either No. 2 seed St. John’s or No. 15 Omaha in the second round of the West Region on Saturday.Zeke Mayo had 18 points for Kansas (21-13), which has made 35 straight NCAA Tournaments and hadn't lost in the first round since 2006. AJ Storr&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1902876748573790487">finished</a>&nbsp;with 15 points and Hunter Dickinson added 11 points and nine rebounds.Thursday’s matchup was the third March Madness meeting between two of the four active win leaders in men’s college basketball. Calipari is second (876), with Bill Self of Kansas fourth (831) on the list. Both previous meetings were in the national championship game, with each winning once.Kansas erased what was an 11-point, second-half deficit and nudged ahead 65-64 on a follow shot by Storr with less than six minutes remaining.The Jayhawks kept the lead until Aidoo connected on a pair of free throws to put the Razorbacks back in front. Arkansas got a stop on the other end and then got a 3-pointer by Davis that gave it a 71-67 cushion with less than two minutes on the clock.Arkansas’ edge was down to 71-69 before Davis dropped in a pair of free throws. Dickinson missed a 3 on Kansas’ next trip and Arkansas added two more free throws.The Jayhawks got it back down to 75-72 on a 3-pointer by Rylan Griffen with 13 seconds left. The Razorbacks called back-to-back timeouts trying to get the ball inbounds. They finally did and Davis calmly sank two free throws to help close it out.<h2>Takeaways</h2>Arkansas: Posted its first tournament victory since reaching the Sweet 16 in 2023 under former coach Eric Musselman.Kansas: Kansas fell to 47-6 record in first-round games all-time.<h2>Up next</h2>The Razorbacks could now face the active coach with the most wins – St. John’s Rick Pitino (884) – in Saturday’s second round. The pair were longtime rivals when Calipari was Kentucky and Pitino coached at Louisville.

🏀 Arkansas holds off Kansas to post win in matchup of marquee coaches

Q:&nbsp;Could you tell it was a priority for the Chiefs to bring you back?

BOLTON:&nbsp;“Oh yeah, absolutely. We had extra meetings and had conversations with (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and (Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags (Spagnuolo) and my position coach BD (Linebackers Coach Brendan Daly) as well. They wanted to get me back; I think it was a mutual interest on both parties. I’m just super super happy. I want to give a shoutout to (Chairman and CEO Clark) Hunt, Coach Reid, Coach Spags just giving me another opportunity to come out there and be with my teammates. I have some familiarity; I’ve been in Missouri going on eight years now, so it definitely feels like home, and I was happy to be here.”

Q:&nbsp;You had the opportunity to explore free agency, but you decided to sign with the Chiefs right away, why was that the right decision for you?

BOLTON:&nbsp;“Just talking with my family and my agent, it just made the most sense. Again, I kind of mentioned a little bit of the points earlier, just had familiarity, having the scheme, having players around me that I’m comfortable with and just people that believe in you. I think that’s kind of one of the big things for me. They gave me a chance coming out of college and then after that, kind of let me go into myself and&nbsp;be the leader that I wanted to be. So, I just kind of felt like that was the best decision for me and my family. Obviously, they had a great football team, a great chance to win, all of those things played a part and is the reason why I’m here.”

Q:&nbsp;You mentioned that Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has already called you since you have signed. Is he already talking about football? What are those conversations about?

BOLTON:&nbsp;“We don’t talk about football. (Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags (Spagnuolo) has been real invested in my family (and) my siblings for sure. The first day he met my dad he asked my dad if he had some years left to play, so he’s kind of one of those things. Just a family person, it’s all family. Me and Spags, when we come into work man, we have the opportunity to make sure that we’re all focused in on ball and then once ball is over with, it’s more family, more outside of ball, things that make you a great human, things that make you succeed later on in life once this is all wrapped up and said and done. We have conversations all about life, all about family, asks me how I’m doing, girlfriend, siblings, family, mom (and) sister healthy, so he makes sure he checks in every single week, makes sure my mental (health) is good, my family is good, and&nbsp;I do the same.”

Q:&nbsp;What were the conversations like in the offseason as far as wanting to weigh your options in free agency versus wanting to come back to Kansas City?

BROWN:&nbsp;“I knew all along I wanted to be back. They voiced their opinions of wanting me back and we had some unfinished business. I know (I) had a great start to my camp and getting hurt – we all wanted to see it come together so glad we got it done.”

Q: Due to your injury, do you feel like you ever really had a chance to show the Chiefs what kind of player you really are?

BROWN: “No, I didn’t really. I mean, except (for) the people in the building, my teammates, my coaches, and you know it carried me a long way. They know the type of guy I am, the type of work I put in and essentially that’s one of the reasons I got brought back because the few games I played, I was there, and I was able to open the offense up a lot but wasn’t really involved that much. I just know that impression that I left was something that I want to show the whole Chiefs Kingdom and really show what I can do.”

Q: You said earlier that you knew all along that you wanted to come back. What led to that decision?

BROWN:&nbsp;“I think just their environment and the atmosphere. Everyday coming to work – it felt like for the first time in my career I was getting where I wanted to be, everyday coming to work getting better and getting better. I knew that was a place and environment that I wanted to stay in.”

Q: What kind of opportunity did you see when signing with the Chiefs?

MOORE:&nbsp;“Obviously, probably having a chance to play some football, but outside of that, it’s a great organization, I know it’s a great team. Everything that I’ve heard from the outside, having new teammates that came from the organization, I know it’s top tier so I’m excited.”

Q: What tells you that you’re ready to be a full-time starter if that’s how this turns out?

MOORE:&nbsp;“In my opinion, the tape doesn’t lie. I know it’s a small sample size, but I just go out there and play ball the way I know how. I don’t know, they see something in me, so I’m excited to go balls to the wall for these guys.”

Q:&nbsp;How much of these last few years working under San Francisco 49ers LT Trent Williams do you think prepared you for this opportunity?

MOORE:&nbsp;“It was everything I could’ve imagined. You kind of sit in the film room every day and to me, I kind of set a standard for myself and with that being the standard every day, in and out. It’s kind of hard for the floor to be very low, I would say, not saying that it’s hard for anybody else to be able to do that but just being put in that position and being able to study behind him (49ers LT Trent Williams) and kind of critique my game based on what I see every single day. I mean, it made all the difference in the world.”

Q:&nbsp;What was it about Kansas City that made this the right place for you?

MITCHELL:&nbsp;“Just their offense, man – really both sides of the ball. Just the organization, just hearing about it, but man they know how to win and that was my biggest thing. Even coming from San Francisco and being able to come to another winning team is just amazing and the things they do in the offense, it’s everything I did when I was in San Fran so I’m excited for it.”

Q:&nbsp;How challenging was last season when you weren’t able to play?

Chiefs Player QuotesMarch 20, 2025LB NICK BOLTONQ:&nbsp;Could you tell it was a priority for the Chiefs to bring you back?BOLTON:&nbsp;“Oh yeah, absolutely. We had extra meetings and had conversations with (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and (Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags (Spagnuolo) and my position coach BD (Linebackers Coach Brendan Daly) as well. They wanted to get me back; I think it was a mutual interest on both parties. I’m just super super happy. I want to give a shoutout to (Chairman and CEO Clark) Hunt, Coach Reid, Coach Spags just giving me another opportunity to come out there and be with my teammates. I have some familiarity; I’ve been in Missouri going on eight years now, so it definitely feels like home, and I was happy to be here.”Q:&nbsp;You had the opportunity to explore free agency, but you decided to sign with the Chiefs right away, why was that the right decision for you?BOLTON:&nbsp;“Just talking with my family and my agent, it just made the most sense. Again, I kind of mentioned a little bit of the points earlier, just had familiarity, having the scheme, having players around me that I’m comfortable with and just people that believe in you. I think that’s kind of one of the big things for me. They gave me a chance coming out of college and then after that, kind of let me go into myself and&nbsp;be the leader that I wanted to be. So, I just kind of felt like that was the best decision for me and my family. Obviously, they had a great football team, a great chance to win, all of those things played a part and is the reason why I’m here.”Q:&nbsp;You mentioned that Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has already called you since you have signed. Is he already talking about football? What are those conversations about?BOLTON:&nbsp;“We don’t talk about football. (Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags (Spagnuolo) has been real invested in my family (and) my siblings for sure. The first day he met my dad he asked my dad if he had some years left to play, so he’s kind of one of those things. Just a family person, it’s all family. Me and Spags, when we come into work man, we have the opportunity to make sure that we’re all focused in on ball and then once ball is over with, it’s more family, more outside of ball, things that make you a great human, things that make you succeed later on in life once this is all wrapped up and said and done. We have conversations all about life, all about family, asks me how I’m doing, girlfriend, siblings, family, mom (and) sister healthy, so he makes sure he checks in every single week, makes sure my mental (health) is good, my family is good, and&nbsp;I do the same.”WR HOLLYWOOD BROWNQ:&nbsp;What were the conversations like in the offseason as far as wanting to weigh your options in free agency versus wanting to come back to Kansas City?BROWN:&nbsp;“I knew all along I wanted to be back. They voiced their opinions of wanting me back and we had some unfinished business. I know (I) had a great start to my camp and getting hurt – we all wanted to see it come together so glad we got it done.”Q: Due to your injury, do you feel like you ever really had a chance to show the Chiefs what kind of player you really are?BROWN: “No, I didn’t really. I mean, except (for) the people in the building, my teammates, my coaches, and you know it carried me a long way. They know the type of guy I am, the type of work I put in and essentially that’s one of the reasons I got brought back because the few games I played, I was there, and I was able to open the offense up a lot but wasn’t really involved that much. I just know that impression that I left was something that I want to show the whole Chiefs Kingdom and really show what I can do.”Q: You said earlier that you knew all along that you wanted to come back. What led to that decision?BROWN:&nbsp;“I think just their environment and the atmosphere. Everyday coming to work – it felt like for the first time in my career I was getting where I wanted to be, everyday coming to work getting better and getting better. I knew that was a place and environment that I wanted to stay in.”T JAYLON MOOREQ: What kind of opportunity did you see when signing with the Chiefs?MOORE:&nbsp;“Obviously, probably having a chance to play some football, but outside of that, it’s a great organization, I know it’s a great team. Everything that I’ve heard from the outside, having new teammates that came from the organization, I know it’s top tier so I’m excited.”Q: What tells you that you’re ready to be a full-time starter if that’s how this turns out?MOORE:&nbsp;“In my opinion, the tape doesn’t lie. I know it’s a small sample size, but I just go out there and play ball the way I know how. I don’t know, they see something in me, so I’m excited to go balls to the wall for these guys.”Q:&nbsp;How much of these last few years working under San Francisco 49ers LT Trent Williams do you think prepared you for this opportunity?MOORE:&nbsp;“It was everything I could’ve imagined. You kind of sit in the film room every day and to me, I kind of set a standard for myself and with that being the standard every day, in and out. It’s kind of hard for the floor to be very low, I would say, not saying that it’s hard for anybody else to be able to do that but just being put in that position and being able to study behind him (49ers LT Trent Williams) and kind of critique my game based on what I see every single day. I mean, it made all the difference in the world.”RB ELIJAH MITCHELLQ:&nbsp;What was it about Kansas City that made this the right place for you?MITCHELL:&nbsp;“Just their offense, man – really both sides of the ball. Just the organization, just hearing about it, but man they know how to win and that was my biggest thing. Even coming from San Francisco and being able to come to another winning team is just amazing and the things they do in the offense, it’s everything I did when I was in San Fran so I’m excited for it.”Q:&nbsp;How challenging was last season when you weren’t able to play?MITCHELL:&nbsp;“It was very challenging. Just having the love for football and not being able to step on the field and compete against the best, it really weighed on me a lot. I’m hungrier than ever, and I’m ready to roll.”Q:&nbsp;On joining the Chiefs with former 49ers teammate Jaylon Moore.MITCHELL:&nbsp;“Actually, that’s my boy. We came in together since day one. We clicked, but Jaylon (Moore), he brings a lot. Even though he was in front of one of the best tackles in the league, but Jaylon’s definitely a sleeper and Patrick Mahomes, he’s going to love what Jaylon brings to it (the offense). He can protect, he’s a good guy and an awesome football player, so he’s going to be good. I’m excited for him.”CB KRISTIAN FULTONQ:&nbsp;What is it that stands out to you about this defense and why was Kansas City the right choice for you?FULTON:&nbsp;“I think what stands out to me, obviously, within the past few years – well, obviously being a defensive guy, I know defense wins championships even though it’s a great offense as well. Like I said, you don’t get to this level in the NFL without having a great defense, and the past few years, it’s been put on display. Obviously, being a corner, I like to watch other corners in this league and the past few years they’ve had some of the top guys in the league with their play and then their scheme, so I feel like it was a great fit for me to be put in this position – myself in this position.”Q:&nbsp;What makes this Kansas City wide receiver group difficult for opponents to cover?FULTON:&nbsp;“It’s a real diverse group. You know, they all have different skill sets and they all have something that stands out in their game, and they’ve made plays in this league. Obviously, you know Xavier (Worthy), he was a rookie last year and we’ve seen what he can do in this league. He can take the top off a defense; he can also run away from you on shorter routes – run across the field. Rashee Rice, he’s a pretty much do-it-all receiver (who) can take you deep or he can also run different, shorter routes in the (route) tree. They all have different skill sets, I believe so. I think you need that in a receiver room. You can’t just have – I guess it’s like a one-trick pony receiver room where you know one guy is doing a certain thing or they’re all doing a certain thing. Obviously, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid, he does a great job of scheming defenses up and getting those guys the ball, so I think that’s what stands out. JuJu (Smith-Schuster) as well and Hollywood (Brown) as well, they’ve all had a long career in this league getting the ball different ways and making plays.”Q:&nbsp;How do you capture the feeling of being here in Kansas City?FULTON:&nbsp;“It’s great. Like I said, the organization – the success speaks for itself. Me being the player and my history in football, I come from successful organizations which is high school to college. I think, like you said, it always comes back full circle, and it was meant to be. Maybe it didn’t happen then but now it’s meant to be for us to work together and to build on success that we’ve already had and I’m looking forward to building on that off the field, on the field and doing my best to get us back on top of the football world.”LS JAMES WINCHESTERQ:&nbsp;What were the conversations like with the team after the season?WINCHESTER:&nbsp;“Well, I spoke with my agent and obviously our goal was to come back to Kansas City. Kansas City’s home, it’s where I want to be so really there wasn’t a big desire to entertain options with other teams. I had great conversations with the team, everyone expressed that they wanted me back, but you know that’s a process so when the season ends, there’s higher priority than the long snapper on the team and I know that, so I’ve become pretty accustomed to that. So, when the season ends it’s kind of like I knew where they stood, I knew they wanted me back, but we go about our offseason plans and I knew that the closer it got to that (new) league year I would start hearing from them. Sure enough, a couple weeks out, really the combine we started talking to them and my agent had communication with the team and we were able to come up with a deal there. It was above what we had anticipated, and we were excited to have the opportunity to sign another go and another year. At my age, that’s what you hope for, right, is a one-year deal. That’s what we got accomplished.”Q:&nbsp;How much longer are you thinking you want to do this?WINCHESTER:&nbsp;“You know, really my answer has never changed. You just take it one year at a time and I think being where your feet are is kind of the way to go about that. Take it year-by-year – I would say, coin the term that someone used a long time ago is like ‘Icing on the Cake.’ I’ve had the opportunity to be with the team for a very long time and none of that is taken for granted, but you know we still have a job to do. You still train like you want to be the best that you can at your job every year. That’s just a year-by-year deal. I think earlier in your career, you’re more concerned with getting that big deal and signing for multiple years. For me, I’m thrilled to just be back on the team one year at a time. I think every season we evaluate as a family where we’re at, what we’re doing and this year we did the same. You see the team that you’re on, the people that I get to go to work with every day, the future Hall of Famers and then so many great guys on the team and in this organization and you just go, ‘There’s nowhere else that I would rather be.’ There’s so many who would love to play for an organization like Kansas City and to be able to do that for another year, it was a no-brainer that yes, we wanted to go another season.”Q:&nbsp;How important are Head Coach Andy Reid and Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub to your career?WINCHESTER:&nbsp;“Extremely special. I think the turnover in the NFL is quite high, right? So, the longer you play, you realize players, coaches (and) staff, there’s just a big turnover. I feel like in Kansas City, I’ve been fortunate to be with those guys from the top down. Our head coach hasn’t changed and then you run through one of the best coordinators to ever do it in (Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator) Dave Toub and getting to play for that guy, it doesn’t get any better than that. We really kept a lot of our core coaches and they’ve been around the entire time I’ve been in Kansas City, so (it’s) extremely special. (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid is out of this world when it comes to leadership and just being able to be in the team room with that man and be around him and get to know him not only as a coach but as a person has been extremely special. You guys (the media) get to have pressers with him all the time. His personality is like no other and there’s really just no one quite like him. It’s extremely special to get to be around him and same thing as Dave Toub. Like I said, one of the best coordinators (and) special teams coordinators to ever do it in NFL history so to be able to call that guy my coach and spend as much time with him, I’m very grateful for that, honestly. Same thing with our core special teamers. Having played eight seasons with Harrison Butker, that’s awesome. (He’s) such a great guy and a pro at what he does and (I’m) fortunate to get to be around him as long as I have.”RB KAREEM HUNTQ: Can you tell me what the conversations were like with the Chiefs here this offseason and getting to bring you back?HUNT:&nbsp;“It was good, man. (It was) definitely good to talk with (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and I want to thank (General Manager Brett) Veach and (Chairman &amp; CEO) Clark Hunt for them giving me the opportunity to come back to get another shot.”Q: How much are you looking forward to being with the team and getting to participate in training camp this year?HUNT:&nbsp;“I’m very excited because I feel like that’s going to help me in the long run. To be able to prepare my body for the long run and a long season and grind and not have to start from behind pretty much.”Q: Was your return to Kansas City and the Chiefs what you had hoped for?HUNT:&nbsp;“I mean, yeah, definitely. I love playing for the Chiefs and the culture is just great there. It didn’t end the way we wanted it to but look, we have a lot of work to do, and I feel like we have another good shot at it.”DT JERRY TILLERYQ:&nbsp;You’ve played against the Chiefs a number of times over the years. What were your thoughts about what the Chiefs were doing over the years?TILLERY:&nbsp;“Well, of course – like you said, I’ve played against the Chiefs six years of my career now. Four (years) in L.A. and then two in Las Vegas like I’ve been to Kansas City a couple of times now. So, I’ve been watching this team closely my whole career. Obviously, they have – I guess we now have been on top of the AFC West for a long time and my job here is to continue that dominance.”Q:&nbsp;What intrigued you most about the opportunity to join the Chiefs?TILLERY:&nbsp;“There was a lot on the table, but the Kansas City Chiefs have a lot to offer. In terms of consistency, winning culture and style of play and these were things I emulate in my game, so it felt like a perfect fit.”Q:&nbsp;How well do you know Chris Jones? How big of a role was playing alongside him a part of coming to Kansas City and making it attractive?TILLERY:&nbsp;“Chris Jones is an incredible player and someone who I am excited to play with. I’ve watched him over the years as well as somebody at the top of our game who’s doing it the best. To watch this guy work and to be with him, I think that type of player is somebody who can raise everybody’s level. Chris Jones is a great guy so I’m excited to get to know him better and even more excited to play with him.”QB GARDNER MINSHEWQ:&nbsp;What do you want to get out of your time with the Chiefs?MINSHEW:&nbsp;“Super fired up to be part of just a winning organization (and a) winning culture. I feel like I have so much to learn from how (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and everybody operates, how Pat (Patrick Mahomes) operates. I’m just looking forward to helping in any way I can. If there’s any way I can help this team, whether it’s from the scout team, whether it’s helping Pat in meetings, whether it's just bringing a good energy to practice. I look forward to just doing whatever I can to contribute and help this team win.”Q:&nbsp;How do you view the role of the backup quarterback? How do you think you help Patrick Mahomes?MINSHEW:&nbsp;“Man, that’s a great question. Being a starting quarterback in the NFL is a hard deal. Especially with all the expectations with everything that gets put on, especially, a guy like that. Sometimes it’s having a safe place in the quarterback room where you can come and let off some steam or just have a good laugh. That little stuff is very important getting through weeks (and) getting through years, but I don’t know, man. I look forward to just working with him (Patrick Mahomes), helping in any way I can, whether it’s on the practice field (or) in the meeting room. (When) getting ready for game days, if there’s film preparation I can help with or even, like I said, providing a good laugh here or there. I just couldn’t be more grateful for the role and (I) just want to help in any way I really can.”Q:&nbsp;You’ve played in some similar offenses to Head Coach Andy Reid’s offense in the past. How do you feel like that transition going to be? How do you feel like your game fits into his style?