<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference and its television partners announced on Monday that the game time and television designation for Kansas State’s November 1 Harley Day contest against Texas Tech has been held for a six-day selection. The game time and broadcast will be announced either late Saturday night or Sunday morning.

The Wildcats lead the all-time series over the Red Raiders, 15-9, thanks to wins in each of the last eight meetings and 12 of the last 13 contests. K-State earned a 38-21 victory at Texas Tech in 2023 as the teams did not meet last season. In the last game in Manhattan, the Wildcats picked up a 37-28 victory in 2022.

Tickets to the game against Texas Tech can be purchased online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>&nbsp;or by phone at 1-800-221-CATS.

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference and its television partners announced on Monday that the game time and television designation for Kansas State’s November 1 Harley Day contest against Texas Tech has been held for a six-day selection. The game time and broadcast will be announced either late Saturday night or Sunday morning.The Wildcats lead the all-time series over the Red Raiders, 15-9, thanks to wins in each of the last eight meetings and 12 of the last 13 contests. K-State earned a 38-21 victory at Texas Tech in 2023 as the teams did not meet last season. In the last game in Manhattan, the Wildcats picked up a 37-28 victory in 2022.Tickets to the game against Texas Tech can be purchased online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>&nbsp;or by phone at 1-800-221-CATS.

K-State’s Game vs. Texas Tech Held for Six-Day Selection

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks will take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. CT, the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday. The game will be a part of the University of Kansas' 113th Homecoming celebration.

The Kansas Jayhawks have won their last three homecoming games, including a 42-14 win over Houston in Kansas City in 2024 and wins over No. 6 Oklahoma in 2023 and Iowa State in 2022. Kansas played its first homecoming game in 1912 with a 12-3 win over Missouri and hold a 47-60-5 record on homecoming all-time.

The meeting between the Jayhawks and Cowboys will be the 75th meeting all-time, including the 40th in Lawrence. Oklahoma State holds the series advantage at 41-30-3, including a 19-14-2 edge in games played in Lawrence.

Kansas' game against Oklahoma State will be the sixth of seven home games for KU in 2025, where the Jayhawks hold a 3-1 record, with wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia. Kansas will host Kansas State for the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 25, prior to the Jayhawks' matchup with Oklahoma State on Nov. 1.

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks will take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. CT, the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday. The game will be a part of the University of Kansas' 113th Homecoming celebration.The Kansas Jayhawks have won their last three homecoming games, including a 42-14 win over Houston in Kansas City in 2024 and wins over No. 6 Oklahoma in 2023 and Iowa State in 2022. Kansas played its first homecoming game in 1912 with a 12-3 win over Missouri and hold a 47-60-5 record on homecoming all-time.The meeting between the Jayhawks and Cowboys will be the 75th meeting all-time, including the 40th in Lawrence. Oklahoma State holds the series advantage at 41-30-3, including a 19-14-2 edge in games played in Lawrence.Kansas' game against Oklahoma State will be the sixth of seven home games for KU in 2025, where the Jayhawks hold a 3-1 record, with wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia. Kansas will host Kansas State for the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 25, prior to the Jayhawks' matchup with Oklahoma State on Nov. 1.

KU Homecoming vs. Oklahoma State Set for 3 p.m. Kickoff on ESPN+

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Another can’t-miss basketball season is just days away, and now you can get access to the thrilling Big 12 Conference home matchups when single-game tickets for K-State men’s and women’s basketball go on sale this week.&nbsp;Tickets will be available online only at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2015/6/5/_131476206421937119" target="_blank">kstatesports.com/tickets</a>&nbsp;starting at 5 p.m., CT on Tuesday, October 21 for Ahearn Fund members.

In-person and phone sales for Ahearn Fund members will begin at 8:30 a.m., CT on Wednesday, October 22. Online sales for the public will begin at 5 p.m., CT on Thursday, October 23. In-person and phone sales for the public will begin at 8:30 a.m., CT on Friday, October 24, and be available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., CT, by visiting the K-State Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum or by calling (800) 221.CATS. &nbsp;

This season’s conference home schedule includes big matchups against Iowa State, KU, BYU and more for both teams.&nbsp;Fans interested in group ticket packages, including birthday parties, should submit the interest form&nbsp;<a href="https://app.kstatesports.com/2025-26BasketballGroupTickets" target="_blank">here</a>.K-State will once again use dynamic pricing with the cost of single-game tickets increasing or decreasing throughout the season due to demand.

Additionally, sales tax will be added to the price of all season and single-game ticket sales.&nbsp;All K-State Athletics facilities will be cashless venues continuing with the 2025-26 season. Going cashless has proven to reduce wait times while providing a faster and more secure payment system for fans. 

This change allows our facilities and staff to operate more efficiently.&nbsp;Continuing this season, single-game parking passes for both men’s and women’s basketball games will be cashless, digital, and sold at a discount when purchased in advance. 

Men’s basketball general admission parking will cost $12 when purchased in advance online and will be $15 when purchased at the gate (card only). For women’s basketball, GA parking will cost $10 when purchased in advance online and will be $12 when purchased at the gate (card only).&nbsp;

Promotions/Theme Days:Saturday, Nov. 8 – Men's Basketball vs. Bellarmine&nbsp;

Thursday, Nov. 13 – Women’s Basketball vs. South Dakota&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thursday, Nov. 13 – Men’s Basketball vs. California&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sunday, Nov. 16 – Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&amp;M&nbsp;

Monday, Nov. 17 - Men’s Basketball vs. Tulsa&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tuesday, Nov. 18 – Women’s Basketball vs. Troy&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saturday, Dec. 20 - Men’s Basketball vs. South Dakota&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Women's Basketball vs. Cincinnati&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saturday, Jan. 3 - Men’s Basketball vs. BYU&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sunday, Jan. 4 – Women's Basketball vs. West Virginia&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sunday, Feb. 1 - Men’s Basketball vs. Iowa State&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saturday, Feb. 7 – Women's Basketball vs. BYU&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tuesday, Feb. 10 – Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma State&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saturday, Feb. 21 - Women’s Basketball vs. KU&nbsp;&nbsp;

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Another can’t-miss basketball season is just days away, and now you can get access to the thrilling Big 12 Conference home matchups when single-game tickets for K-State men’s and women’s basketball go on sale this week.&nbsp;Tickets will be available online only at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2015/6/5/_131476206421937119" target="_blank">kstatesports.com/tickets</a>&nbsp;starting at 5 p.m., CT on Tuesday, October 21 for Ahearn Fund members. In-person and phone sales for Ahearn Fund members will begin at 8:30 a.m., CT on Wednesday, October 22. Online sales for the public will begin at 5 p.m., CT on Thursday, October 23. In-person and phone sales for the public will begin at 8:30 a.m., CT on Friday, October 24, and be available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., CT, by visiting the K-State Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum or by calling (800) 221.CATS. &nbsp;This season’s conference home schedule includes big matchups against Iowa State, KU, BYU and more for both teams.&nbsp;Fans interested in group ticket packages, including birthday parties, should submit the interest form&nbsp;<a href="https://app.kstatesports.com/2025-26BasketballGroupTickets" target="_blank">here</a>.K-State will once again use dynamic pricing with the cost of single-game tickets increasing or decreasing throughout the season due to demand. Additionally, sales tax will be added to the price of all season and single-game ticket sales.&nbsp;All K-State Athletics facilities will be cashless venues continuing with the 2025-26 season. Going cashless has proven to reduce wait times while providing a faster and more secure payment system for fans. This change allows our facilities and staff to operate more efficiently.&nbsp;Continuing this season, single-game parking passes for both men’s and women’s basketball games will be cashless, digital, and sold at a discount when purchased in advance. Men’s basketball general admission parking will cost $12 when purchased in advance online and will be $15 when purchased at the gate (card only). For women’s basketball, GA parking will cost $10 when purchased in advance online and will be $12 when purchased at the gate (card only).&nbsp;Ticket Offers:<ul>
 <li>Big Game Mini-Plan: Order this ticket package to secure a seat for each of K-State men’s basketball’s biggest weekend games this season! Each Big Game Mini-Plan includes one ticket to the Seton Hall, BYU, KU, Iowa State, and TCU games. At this time, the Big Game Mini-Plan is the only way to purchase tickets for the KU game outside of season tickets.&nbsp;</li><li>Wildcat 4-Packs: Bring the entire family to a game and save! Wildcat 4-Packs include four general admission tickets and four $10 concessions vouchers. Available online only and must be ordered in advance of gameday. Wildcat 4-Packs are available for these Big 12 games:&nbsp;</li><li>Thursday, Jan. 10 –&nbsp;Women's Basketball vs. Utah&nbsp;</li><li>Thursday, Jan. 29 –&nbsp;Women's Basketball vs. Colorado&nbsp;</li><li>Sunday, Mar. 1 –&nbsp;Women's Basketball vs. Iowa State&nbsp;</li><li>Youth Team Games:&nbsp;Youth basketball teams and K-State camp attendees can attend select games for FREE by completing the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2022/7/25/group-tickets-youth-team-game-form" target="_blank">online registration form</a>&nbsp;at least one week prior to the game. Registration is limited and fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. Youth Team Games are:&nbsp;</li><li>Sunday, Nov. 16 – Women's Basketball vs. Texas A&amp;M&nbsp;</li><li>Monday, Dec. 8 – Men’s Basketball vs. Miss Valley State&nbsp;</li><li>Saturday, Jan. 10 – Women's Basketball vs. Utah&nbsp;</li><li>Wednesday, Jan. 14 – Men's Basketball vs. UCF&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday, Feb. 10 – Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma State&nbsp;</li><li>Wednesday, Feb. 11 – Men's Basketball vs. Cincinnati&nbsp;</li><li>Pre-Game Fan Favorites:&nbsp;Stop by the concession stands prior to select&nbsp;weekday women’s basketball games to receive $1 off water, fountain drinks, hot dogs, and nachos from the time doors open until the playing of the National Anthem (while supplies last). Pre-Game Fan Favorites are available for these games:&nbsp;</li><li>Monday, Nov. 3 vs. Omaha&nbsp;</li><li>Monday, Nov. 10 vs. Lamar&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday, Nov. 18 vs. Troy&nbsp;</li><li>Wednesday, Dec. 10 vs. San Diego State&nbsp;</li><li>Wednesday, Jan. 21 vs. Houston&nbsp;</li><li>Thursday, Jan. 29 vs. Colorado&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday, Feb. 10 vs. Oklahoma State&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Promotions/Theme Days:Saturday, Nov. 8 – Men's Basketball vs. Bellarmine&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>K-State Cheer Youth Clinic&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Thursday, Nov. 13 – Women’s Basketball vs. South Dakota&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Two Games in One Day&nbsp;</li><li>National Halftime Act - Mutts Gone Nuts&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Thursday, Nov. 13 – Men’s Basketball vs. California&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Two Games in One Day&nbsp;</li><li>National Halftime Act - Mutts Gone Nuts&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Sunday, Nov. 16 – Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&amp;M&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>LED Rally Towel Giveaway&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Monday, Nov. 17 - Men’s Basketball vs. Tulsa&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Fort Riley's Operation Santa&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Tuesday, Nov. 18 – Women’s Basketball vs. Troy&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Fort Riley's Operation Santa&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Saturday, Dec. 20 - Men’s Basketball vs. South Dakota&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Junior Wildcats Club Day&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Wednesday, Dec. 31 – Women's Basketball vs. Cincinnati&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>$5 Day&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Saturday, Jan. 3 - Men’s Basketball vs. BYU&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Rope Hat Ticket Package&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Sunday, Jan. 4 – Women's Basketball vs. West Virginia&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Junior Wildcats Club Day&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Sunday, Feb. 1 - Men’s Basketball vs. Iowa State&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Wear Lavender for the Legends&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Saturday, Feb. 7 – Women's Basketball vs. BYU&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>National Girls and Women in Sports Day&nbsp;</li><li>Pregame Sports Clinic&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Tuesday, Feb. 10 – Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma State&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Play 4 Kay Pink Game&nbsp;</li><li>Wine Night&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Saturday, Feb. 21 - Women’s Basketball vs. KU&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Varsity Willie Day&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>

K-State Basketball Big 12 Single-Game Ticket On-Sale Dates Announced

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;The Kansas Jayhawks are set to host the Kansas State Wildcats for the 123rd&nbsp;rendition of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday at the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The longstanding in-state rivalry will kick off at 11 a.m., on TNT/truTV/HBO Max with JB Long, Mike Golic Jr., and Coy Wire on the call.

The Jayhawks enter the mid-season matchup coming off their second open week of the season. The Jayhawks sit at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play just past the midway point of the season. The Wildcats also enjoyed their second open date of the season last weekend and last played on Oct. 11, when they topped visiting TCU 41-28 in Manhattan.

Kansas enters the matchup having won three of their first four games this season at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, picking up wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia. The Jayhawks have been led by quarterback Jalon Daniels, who has 18 touchdown passes to just two interceptions through seven games this season. His 18 touchdown passes rank tied for sixth in the country and he’s one of just three signal-callers in the country with 18 or more touchdowns and two or fewer interceptions.

The 18 touchdown passes from Daniels already match his career high, which was established in 2022. All total, he has completed 138-of-186 passes for 1,752 yards. The 18 touchdown passes already rank tied for fifth for most touchdown passes in a season in school history. He will move into a tie for fourth with four more. Daniels also has 226 rushing yards and a touchdown to his credit this season.

Senior wideout Emmanuel Henderson Jr., has emerged as Daniels’ top target with 31 catches for 530 yards and four touchdowns on the season. Tight end Boden Groen has also been a standout in his first season with the Jayhawks, collecting 25 catches for 310 yards and three touchdowns. Leshon Williams leads the ground attack, with the running back rushing for 309 yards and five touchdowns in six games this season.

Defensively, linebacker Trey Lathan continues to lead the way for Kansas with 49 total tackles, six tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception and three pass breakups. He’s complemented by linebacker Bangally Kamara, who leads the team with eight tackles-for-loss, despite missing a game and a half. Defensive end Leroy Harris III leads the squad with 4.5 sacks.

On the other side of the ball will be a Kansas State team that has won two of its last three games with the one loss going as a one-point loss on the road at Baylor. The Wildcats are 3-4 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play. The Wildcats are led by quarterback Avery Johnson, who has 1,561 passing yards and 13 touchdowns this season to go with 238 rushing yards and three scores. Receiver Jayce Brown leads the Wildcats with 32 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns.

Austin Romaine is leading the K-State defense for a second-straight season and has 49 tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss and two pass breakups as he’s putting together another strong season. The same is true for linebacker Des Purnell, who has 37 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss and a pair of interceptions.

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;The Kansas Jayhawks are set to host the Kansas State Wildcats for the 123rd&nbsp;rendition of the Dillons Sunflower Showdown on Saturday at the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The longstanding in-state rivalry will kick off at 11 a.m., on TNT/truTV/HBO Max with JB Long, Mike Golic Jr., and Coy Wire on the call.The Jayhawks enter the mid-season matchup coming off their second open week of the season. The Jayhawks sit at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play just past the midway point of the season. The Wildcats also enjoyed their second open date of the season last weekend and last played on Oct. 11, when they topped visiting TCU 41-28 in Manhattan.Kansas enters the matchup having won three of their first four games this season at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, picking up wins over Fresno State, Wagner and West Virginia. The Jayhawks have been led by quarterback Jalon Daniels, who has 18 touchdown passes to just two interceptions through seven games this season. His 18 touchdown passes rank tied for sixth in the country and he’s one of just three signal-callers in the country with 18 or more touchdowns and two or fewer interceptions.The 18 touchdown passes from Daniels already match his career high, which was established in 2022. All total, he has completed 138-of-186 passes for 1,752 yards. The 18 touchdown passes already rank tied for fifth for most touchdown passes in a season in school history. He will move into a tie for fourth with four more. Daniels also has 226 rushing yards and a touchdown to his credit this season.Senior wideout Emmanuel Henderson Jr., has emerged as Daniels’ top target with 31 catches for 530 yards and four touchdowns on the season. Tight end Boden Groen has also been a standout in his first season with the Jayhawks, collecting 25 catches for 310 yards and three touchdowns. Leshon Williams leads the ground attack, with the running back rushing for 309 yards and five touchdowns in six games this season.Defensively, linebacker Trey Lathan continues to lead the way for Kansas with 49 total tackles, six tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception and three pass breakups. He’s complemented by linebacker Bangally Kamara, who leads the team with eight tackles-for-loss, despite missing a game and a half. Defensive end Leroy Harris III leads the squad with 4.5 sacks.On the other side of the ball will be a Kansas State team that has won two of its last three games with the one loss going as a one-point loss on the road at Baylor. The Wildcats are 3-4 overall and 2-2 in Big 12 play. The Wildcats are led by quarterback Avery Johnson, who has 1,561 passing yards and 13 touchdowns this season to go with 238 rushing yards and three scores. Receiver Jayce Brown leads the Wildcats with 32 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns.Austin Romaine is leading the K-State defense for a second-straight season and has 49 tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss and two pass breakups as he’s putting together another strong season. The same is true for linebacker Des Purnell, who has 37 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss and a pair of interceptions.

Jayhawks Welcome Wildcats to Lawrence for Dillons Sunflower Showdown

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs so thoroughly dominated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that they probably didn't need Rashee Rice, who had come back from a torn ACL and a six-game suspension to give them yet another dynamic weapon.

The rest of the season? Well, the Chiefs think Rice may be the last piece they need to chase another championship.

“We have a lot of weapons. We have a lot of guys and they all love each other, and they want each other to succeed,” said quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns — two of them to Rice — in a 31-0 victory so lopsided that the two-time league MVP got to spend the entire fourth quarter watching it from the bench.

“We want to be better than what we are now,” Mahomes said, “but this was a good step in the right direction.”

Rice finished with seven catches for 42 yards in his first game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-9475202aa5efade7b9a9be140e2c798c">since Week 4 last season,</a>&nbsp;when he tore up his knee in a collision with Mahomes. Rice made it back from the injury in time to participate in the offseason and training camp, then was suspended before the start of the season for his role in a high-speed car crash on a Dallas highway in March 2024.

Rice's return sparked an offense that scored on its first five possessions against Las Vegas and finished with 434 yards in all.

“I think it's a glimpse of what's possible,” Rice said, “and what's to come.”

It didn't help ailing Las Vegas to play most of the game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-raiders-kansas-city-chiefs-36d67adf45a07ee045b9e377dae23b07">without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby</a>, who left late in the first half with a knee injury. The Raiders also lost defensive tackle Adam Butler to a back injury during the game.

The Chiefs (4-3) were nearly as good on defense, though, holding the Raiders to three first downs and 96 yards while beating them for the 10th time in the last 11 matchups. Geno Smith finished 10 of 16 for 67 yards, while Ashton Jeanty, one of the NFL's top rookies, carried just six times for 21 yards.

It was the fourth and most lopsided shutout by Kansas City in its 133-game history against the Raiders.

“This was a game I didn't see coming,” Raiders coach Pete Carroll said. “We prepared really well. We were tuned in. I couldn't imagine the guys that weren't able to play in this game would have been that much of a factor.”

In truth, the Chiefs had started to hum the past couple of weeks, including in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis-5ebcfaffabfb346389fc4fe5bd53e019">a 30-17 rout of the Lions</a>&nbsp;last week. And with Rice, it looked like the high-flying attack that Mahomes made famous with Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill so many years ago.

Rice had a pair of catches on their opening drive, including a 2-yard touchdown reception to finish off the 92-yard march. He had two more on the next drive, an 84-yard trek that Marquise Brown finished with a TD catch. And Rice capped the Chiefs' big first half with a 3-yard touchdown reception with 10 seconds left to make it 21-0 at the break.

“I think you saw the trust that Pat has in him,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid. “The energy he brings is infectious.”

The lopsided nature of the first half was staggering.

The Chiefs had a 21-2 advantage in first downs. They had a 275-51 edge in yards, and that includes six meaningless yards that Jeanty gained on the final run of the half. And the Chiefs became the first team since at least 2000 to start a game with three TD drives of at least 80 yards, allowing them to consume nearly 21 minutes of the first half.

Oh, and the Chiefs got to receive the second-half kickoff.

They proceeded to march 65 yards for another touchdown, this time with Isiah Pacheco doing the honors on the ground to finish it off. And after another three-and-out by the Raiders, a 66-yard march produced a field goal that made it 31-0.

Mahomes and several starters took a seat by the end of the third quarter, allowing Gardner Minshew to finish the rout.

“Very seldom do you have a fourth quarter where you don't throw the ball. It doesn't happen very often,” Reid said.

The only question remaining was whether the Raiders would make it back across midfield again. They made it for two offensive plays on the first drive of the game, when a holding call on Jackson Powers-Johnson led to them eventually punting.

“They're a terrific team,” Carroll said. “They did everything like they do. And the played really well in all phases, and they kept us totally at bay. We couldn't make a first down and couldn't get off the field. They just did like they do.”

Las Vegas: WR Jakobi Meyers (knee) and TE Brock Bowers (knee) were inactive. Crosby and Butler only added to the problems.

Kansas City: LT Josh Simmons was inactive due to personal reasons. LG Trey Smith left with a back injury, DT Omar-Norman Lott hurt his knee and RT Jawaan Taylor banged up his shoulder.

The Raiders are off next week before facing Jacksonville on Nov. 2.

The Chiefs play Washington next Monday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760955663755.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is pushed out of bounds by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is pushed out of bounds by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs so thoroughly dominated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday that they probably didn't need Rashee Rice, who had come back from a torn ACL and a six-game suspension to give them yet another dynamic weapon.The rest of the season? Well, the Chiefs think Rice may be the last piece they need to chase another championship.“We have a lot of weapons. We have a lot of guys and they all love each other, and they want each other to succeed,” said quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns — two of them to Rice — in a 31-0 victory so lopsided that the two-time league MVP got to spend the entire fourth quarter watching it from the bench.“We want to be better than what we are now,” Mahomes said, “but this was a good step in the right direction.”Rice finished with seven catches for 42 yards in his first game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-rashee-rice-9475202aa5efade7b9a9be140e2c798c">since Week 4 last season,</a>&nbsp;when he tore up his knee in a collision with Mahomes. Rice made it back from the injury in time to participate in the offseason and training camp, then was suspended before the start of the season for his role in a high-speed car crash on a Dallas highway in March 2024.Rice's return sparked an offense that scored on its first five possessions against Las Vegas and finished with 434 yards in all.“I think it's a glimpse of what's possible,” Rice said, “and what's to come.”It didn't help ailing Las Vegas to play most of the game&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-raiders-kansas-city-chiefs-36d67adf45a07ee045b9e377dae23b07">without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby</a>, who left late in the first half with a knee injury. The Raiders also lost defensive tackle Adam Butler to a back injury during the game.The Chiefs (4-3) were nearly as good on defense, though, holding the Raiders to three first downs and 96 yards while beating them for the 10th time in the last 11 matchups. Geno Smith finished 10 of 16 for 67 yards, while Ashton Jeanty, one of the NFL's top rookies, carried just six times for 21 yards.It was the fourth and most lopsided shutout by Kansas City in its 133-game history against the Raiders.“This was a game I didn't see coming,” Raiders coach Pete Carroll said. “We prepared really well. We were tuned in. I couldn't imagine the guys that weren't able to play in this game would have been that much of a factor.”In truth, the Chiefs had started to hum the past couple of weeks, including in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-analysis-5ebcfaffabfb346389fc4fe5bd53e019">a 30-17 rout of the Lions</a>&nbsp;last week. And with Rice, it looked like the high-flying attack that Mahomes made famous with Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill so many years ago.Rice had a pair of catches on their opening drive, including a 2-yard touchdown reception to finish off the 92-yard march. He had two more on the next drive, an 84-yard trek that Marquise Brown finished with a TD catch. And Rice capped the Chiefs' big first half with a 3-yard touchdown reception with 10 seconds left to make it 21-0 at the break.“I think you saw the trust that Pat has in him,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid. “The energy he brings is infectious.”The lopsided nature of the first half was staggering.The Chiefs had a 21-2 advantage in first downs. They had a 275-51 edge in yards, and that includes six meaningless yards that Jeanty gained on the final run of the half. And the Chiefs became the first team since at least 2000 to start a game with three TD drives of at least 80 yards, allowing them to consume nearly 21 minutes of the first half.Oh, and the Chiefs got to receive the second-half kickoff.They proceeded to march 65 yards for another touchdown, this time with Isiah Pacheco doing the honors on the ground to finish it off. And after another three-and-out by the Raiders, a 66-yard march produced a field goal that made it 31-0.Mahomes and several starters took a seat by the end of the third quarter, allowing Gardner Minshew to finish the rout.“Very seldom do you have a fourth quarter where you don't throw the ball. It doesn't happen very often,” Reid said.The only question remaining was whether the Raiders would make it back across midfield again. They made it for two offensive plays on the first drive of the game, when a holding call on Jackson Powers-Johnson led to them eventually punting.The answer: They did not come close.“They're a terrific team,” Carroll said. “They did everything like they do. And the played really well in all phases, and they kept us totally at bay. We couldn't make a first down and couldn't get off the field. They just did like they do.”<h2>Injuries</h2>Las Vegas: WR Jakobi Meyers (knee) and TE Brock Bowers (knee) were inactive. Crosby and Butler only added to the problems.Kansas City: LT Josh Simmons was inactive due to personal reasons. LG Trey Smith left with a back injury, DT Omar-Norman Lott hurt his knee and RT Jawaan Taylor banged up his shoulder.<h2>Up Next</h2>The Raiders are off next week before facing Jacksonville on Nov. 2.The Chiefs play Washington next Monday night.

 🏈 Rashee Rice returns with 2 TDs as Chiefs rout the Raiders

LEAVENWORTH - <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0dbcc4cf-31e9-4502-8556-c075424f103e?elinkdata=31003">Henry Austad</a> wasn't feeling great, but you wouldn't have known it watching him play.

Austad, who missed Kansas Wesleyan's previous game two weeks ago against Evangel because of an injury, threw for 303 yards, a touchdown and ran for another in leading the Coyotes to a 42-21 Kansas Conference and Gene Bissell Division victory Saturday afternoon at Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium.

The Coyotes ended a two-game losing streak and raised their record to 5-2, 1-0 in the division.

Austad completed 24 of 36 passes with no interceptions and was sacked once as KWU posted a season-high point total.

"You could tell just watching him out there Henry's not a hundred percent, but he gutted this one out. He is a tough, tough, tough dude," coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e0ce1044-5391-4e86-84a5-4cdaec59cbc0?elinkdata=31003">Matt Middleton</a> said on the postgame radio show. "For him to be able to come back in two weeks from his injury and sit in the pocket and make some things happens with his legs says a lot about who he is as a person, as a competitor."

Austad wasn't the only Coyote who had a big game. Running back <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fd5c1b5e-6977-4135-b3ca-2ccb0fd72256?elinkdata=31003">D'Heaven Domena</a> ran for 90 yards on 18 carries and scored four touchdowns - three rushing and one receiving. Wide receiver <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5c305849-0f72-424c-aaf1-29b77705033d?elinkdata=31003">Rhadarious Lomax-Spivey</a> caught eight passes for 153 yards and a touchdown while wide out <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/54c25d64-12e3-408e-a831-55dc04245fbd?elinkdata=31003">Jevin Dorsey</a> had seven receptions for 88 yards as Wesleyan outgained Saint Mary in total yards 476-315.

Dorsey returned to the lineup after missing three games with an injury, but fellow end <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/30fde88e-6fab-4810-a419-be3bd2d98a93?elinkdata=31003">Will Wilcox</a> didn't play after suffering an injury during practice Thursday.

"I don't know that I've ever been through a year where we've had so many key starters or people be out for the year," Middleton said. "Sure wish I had all my bullets, but it is what it is. I'm super proud of these kids and how hard they've worked and how they've kept chopping wood with a chance to continue to win games."

The Coyotes were magnificent defensively as usual. After allowing two first quarter touchdowns the Spires didn't score again until the 5:06 mark of the fourth quarter.

KWU entered the game with three interceptions on the season but picked off four passes Saturday - two by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e2d80082-2078-45d4-8628-6bf55daa1451?elinkdata=31003">Taylor Collins</a> and one each by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ee9dbf21-72bf-4c5e-bd59-17ce593bf1ab?elinkdata=31003">Jamison Price</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ef459dbf-1843-449e-ac27-0dfa272a1d0f?elinkdata=31003">Brennon Allen</a>. Price led the defense with 10 tackles while Allen had eight.

The Coyotes scored first on Domena's one-yard run with 10:42 left in the first quarter. Saint Mary took a 14-7 lead with back-to-back touchdowns, but KWU tied it 14-14 on the third play of the second quarter on Austad's 57-yard bomb to Lomax-Spivey.

Austad was hurt three plays after Collins' first interception and briefly left the game. Backup quarter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/86c663f4-b154-4f22-a7d5-d08b27ac0f7e?elinkdata=31003">Caden Middleton</a> came on and promptly threw a screen pass to Domena who sprinted 51 yards for a touchdown that gave KWU a 21-14 lead with 3:59 left in the half.

Domena's third touchdown on a one-yard came with 31 seconds left in the half finished a nine-play, 93-yard drive that gave the Coyotes a 28-14 lead they took into intermission.

Austad one-yard run with 6:19 remaining in the third quarter made it 35-14 and capped a 12-play, 77-yard drive. Domena's fourth touchdown, a nine-yard run with 10:22 left in the game ended the KWU scoring. It came three plays after Allen's interception.

The Coyotes had no turnovers and only three penalties.

"We made plays on both sides of the ball," Middleton said. "Defense has carried us a little bit after the injuries, but to be honest with you we needed that. We needed to play big on offense and we did that today."

LEAVENWORTH - <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0dbcc4cf-31e9-4502-8556-c075424f103e?elinkdata=31003">Henry Austad</a> wasn't feeling great, but you wouldn't have known it watching him play.Austad, who missed Kansas Wesleyan's previous game two weeks ago against Evangel because of an injury, threw for 303 yards, a touchdown and ran for another in leading the Coyotes to a 42-21 Kansas Conference and Gene Bissell Division victory Saturday afternoon at Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium.The Coyotes ended a two-game losing streak and raised their record to 5-2, 1-0 in the division.Austad completed 24 of 36 passes with no interceptions and was sacked once as KWU posted a season-high point total."You could tell just watching him out there Henry's not a hundred percent, but he gutted this one out. He is a tough, tough, tough dude," coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e0ce1044-5391-4e86-84a5-4cdaec59cbc0?elinkdata=31003">Matt Middleton</a> said on the postgame radio show. "For him to be able to come back in two weeks from his injury and sit in the pocket and make some things happens with his legs says a lot about who he is as a person, as a competitor."Austad wasn't the only Coyote who had a big game. Running back <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fd5c1b5e-6977-4135-b3ca-2ccb0fd72256?elinkdata=31003">D'Heaven Domena</a> ran for 90 yards on 18 carries and scored four touchdowns - three rushing and one receiving. Wide receiver <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5c305849-0f72-424c-aaf1-29b77705033d?elinkdata=31003">Rhadarious Lomax-Spivey</a> caught eight passes for 153 yards and a touchdown while wide out <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/54c25d64-12e3-408e-a831-55dc04245fbd?elinkdata=31003">Jevin Dorsey</a> had seven receptions for 88 yards as Wesleyan outgained Saint Mary in total yards 476-315.Dorsey returned to the lineup after missing three games with an injury, but fellow end <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/30fde88e-6fab-4810-a419-be3bd2d98a93?elinkdata=31003">Will Wilcox</a> didn't play after suffering an injury during practice Thursday."I don't know that I've ever been through a year where we've had so many key starters or people be out for the year," Middleton said. "Sure wish I had all my bullets, but it is what it is. I'm super proud of these kids and how hard they've worked and how they've kept chopping wood with a chance to continue to win games."The Coyotes were magnificent defensively as usual. After allowing two first quarter touchdowns the Spires didn't score again until the 5:06 mark of the fourth quarter.KWU entered the game with three interceptions on the season but picked off four passes Saturday - two by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e2d80082-2078-45d4-8628-6bf55daa1451?elinkdata=31003">Taylor Collins</a> and one each by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ee9dbf21-72bf-4c5e-bd59-17ce593bf1ab?elinkdata=31003">Jamison Price</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ef459dbf-1843-449e-ac27-0dfa272a1d0f?elinkdata=31003">Brennon Allen</a>. Price led the defense with 10 tackles while Allen had eight.The Coyotes scored first on Domena's one-yard run with 10:42 left in the first quarter. Saint Mary took a 14-7 lead with back-to-back touchdowns, but KWU tied it 14-14 on the third play of the second quarter on Austad's 57-yard bomb to Lomax-Spivey.Austad was hurt three plays after Collins' first interception and briefly left the game. Backup quarter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/86c663f4-b154-4f22-a7d5-d08b27ac0f7e?elinkdata=31003">Caden Middleton</a> came on and promptly threw a screen pass to Domena who sprinted 51 yards for a touchdown that gave KWU a 21-14 lead with 3:59 left in the half.Domena's third touchdown on a one-yard came with 31 seconds left in the half finished a nine-play, 93-yard drive that gave the Coyotes a 28-14 lead they took into intermission.Austad one-yard run with 6:19 remaining in the third quarter made it 35-14 and capped a 12-play, 77-yard drive. Domena's fourth touchdown, a nine-yard run with 10:22 left in the game ended the KWU scoring. It came three plays after Allen's interception.The Coyotes had no turnovers and only three penalties."We made plays on both sides of the ball," Middleton said. "Defense has carried us a little bit after the injuries, but to be honest with you we needed that. We needed to play big on offense and we did that today."

🏈 KWU opens Bissell Division play topping Spires 42-21

By Jeremy Obermeyer&nbsp; Salina Post Contributor

The Southeast of Saline Trojans traveled to Halstead on Friday night to clash with the Halstead Dragons in an effort to remain undefeated.&nbsp;

Despite coming into the contest with a 1-5 record, Halstead did not back down.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Dragons used a little trickery on the first drive of the game, drawing first blood on a 62-yard halfback pass for a touchdown to Noah Diehl for the game’s first score.

That was immediately followed by a successful onside kick off attempt, giving Halstead the ball back for their second drive of the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The next scoring attempt was thwarted, however, as Tiernan Ptacek intercepted a Halstead pass.

In his starting debut at quarterback, Ptacek then engineered a 6-play, 71-yard drive, capped off by a 7-yard Grady Gebhardt touchdown run, as the Trojans took custody of the lead for good in their 55-14 victory over Halstead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Southeast scored two more touchdowns in the opening quarter courtesy of Gebhardt to lead at the end of the quarter by a score of 20-7.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Southeast put the exclamation point on the scoring with three of their four second-quarter touchdowns coming in the final 3:10 of the quarter, highlighted by a 67-yard pick-six from Bryson Lippold to lead 48-7 at the half.

Each team added one more touchdown in the second half, giving the Trojans the victory as they move to 7-0 on the season.

Gebhardt paced the Trojans with 85 yards and 3 touchdowns on 14 rushes, and 143 yards and 2 touchdowns on 2 receptions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ptacek completed 8 of 11 passes for 266 yards and 4 touchdowns, while throwing just 1 interception.

Southeast will close out the regular season by hosting Ellsworth next Friday, as Halstead falls to 1-6 and will travel to Lyons.

You can watch this game any time on demand below.

By Jeremy Obermeyer&nbsp; Salina Post ContributorThe Southeast of Saline Trojans traveled to Halstead on Friday night to clash with the Halstead Dragons in an effort to remain undefeated.&nbsp;Despite coming into the contest with a 1-5 record, Halstead did not back down.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The Dragons used a little trickery on the first drive of the game, drawing first blood on a 62-yard halfback pass for a touchdown to Noah Diehl for the game’s first score.That was immediately followed by a successful onside kick off attempt, giving Halstead the ball back for their second drive of the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;The next scoring attempt was thwarted, however, as Tiernan Ptacek intercepted a Halstead pass.In his starting debut at quarterback, Ptacek then engineered a 6-play, 71-yard drive, capped off by a 7-yard Grady Gebhardt touchdown run, as the Trojans took custody of the lead for good in their 55-14 victory over Halstead.&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast scored two more touchdowns in the opening quarter courtesy of Gebhardt to lead at the end of the quarter by a score of 20-7.&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast put the exclamation point on the scoring with three of their four second-quarter touchdowns coming in the final 3:10 of the quarter, highlighted by a 67-yard pick-six from Bryson Lippold to lead 48-7 at the half.Each team added one more touchdown in the second half, giving the Trojans the victory as they move to 7-0 on the season.Gebhardt paced the Trojans with 85 yards and 3 touchdowns on 14 rushes, and 143 yards and 2 touchdowns on 2 receptions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ptacek completed 8 of 11 passes for 266 yards and 4 touchdowns, while throwing just 1 interception.Southeast will close out the regular season by hosting Ellsworth next Friday, as Halstead falls to 1-6 and will travel to Lyons.You can watch this game any time on demand below.<figure>
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🏈 Trojans slay Dragons in Halstead, roll to 7-0

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The Salina South Cougars played a nearly perfect game of football on Friday, steamrolling Campus to the tune of 55-6 for their first victory of the season.

The Cougars allowed just two first downs and zero points on their first nine defensive possessions, while the South offense scored a touchdown on its first eight offensive possessions.

Sophomore quarterback Izzy Telles played the game of his life, completing 12 of his 13 passes for 279 yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions for a perfect passer rating, all in just the first half.

The first of those scores went to Jay Curtis, who hauled in the game's first score from nine yards away.

The second came on a fumble into the end zone that was scooped up by Slade Pickrell for six.

Myers caught four passes for 156 yards, finding paydirt on all four to give South a commanding 41-0 lead.

Late in the second quarter, Armane Redmond joined in on the fun, waltzing into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown run.

Telles would find Curtis for the wideout’s second, and the quarterback’s sixth touchdown of the day to put the game even further out of reach.

The clock ran throughout the entire second half, and Campus tacked on one score late in the third, but it was far too little far too late as the Cougars cruised to victory.

This 55-point scoring outburst was the largest for Salina South since 2014, and helped to showcase just how far the Cougars have come in just two years under Christien Ozores.

You can watch the full broadcast of this game on demand any time below.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Salina South Cougars played a nearly perfect game of football on Friday, steamrolling Campus to the tune of 55-6 for their first victory of the season.The Cougars allowed just two first downs and zero points on their first nine defensive possessions, while the South offense scored a touchdown on its first eight offensive possessions.<figure>
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 </figure>Sophomore quarterback Izzy Telles played the game of his life, completing 12 of his 13 passes for 279 yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions for a perfect passer rating, all in just the first half.The first of those scores went to Jay Curtis, who hauled in the game's first score from nine yards away.The second came on a fumble into the end zone that was scooped up by Slade Pickrell for six.Then the Jaxon Myers show began.Myers caught four passes for 156 yards, finding paydirt on all four to give South a commanding 41-0 lead.Late in the second quarter, Armane Redmond joined in on the fun, waltzing into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown run.Telles would find Curtis for the wideout’s second, and the quarterback’s sixth touchdown of the day to put the game even further out of reach.The clock ran throughout the entire second half, and Campus tacked on one score late in the third, but it was far too little far too late as the Cougars cruised to victory.This 55-point scoring outburst was the largest for Salina South since 2014, and helped to showcase just how far the Cougars have come in just two years under Christien Ozores.You can watch the full broadcast of this game on demand any time below.<figure>
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🏈 South routs Campus for first win behind six Tellez touchdowns

The Sacred Heart Knights improve their win streak to 5 on Senior night, after a shutout victory over the Herington Railers.

In Week 7 of KS High School Football, the Knights hosted the Railers at JRI Stadium. The Knights entered the game after a blowout victory over the Bennington Bulldogs and had all the momentum coming into this game, with hopes of keeping their win streak alive.

Early on, the Knights got on the board first in their first offensive drive with a 20-yard TD pass from Maddox Wells to Dom Matteucci. The Knights successfully converted a 2-pt conversion, bringing the score 8-0 in the 1st quarter.&nbsp;

After a defensive stop, the Knights answered again with a 14-yard TD pass from Wells to Noah Hines, tallying the score 14-0.

Heading into the 2nd quarter, the Knights got the ball back on the offense once more after another defensive stop. The Knights charged towards the 16-yard line of the Railers, but Wells fumbled the ball with Elias Gordon recovering it for a loss of 24.

However, on the very next play Wells found Hines yet again for a 40-yard TD pass, making the score 20-0.

Shortly after, the Knights continued their offensive onslaught as Hines picked up his 3rd TD of the day receiving a 30-yard TD pass from Wells, tallying the score 26-0.

After a Railers 3 and out, Wells added more to the scoreboard with a 15-yard rushing TD and a successful Knight 2-pt conversion, adding the score 34-0, ending the 2nd quarter.

Once the seniors of Sacred Heart were recognized at Halftime, the Knights continued applying the offensive downpour on the Railers with a opening TD drive, as Wells completed a 12-yard TD pass to Rowan Ontiveros.&nbsp;

The Railers responded as Cameron Strauss completed a 25-yard pass to Jahcure Thomas. Strauss picked up several yards on the ground afterwards, bringing the Railers to a 1st and goal on the 1-yard line.

Not only did the Knights look sharp on offense, but their defense too as they stopped the Railers 4 times, preventing the Railers from scoring.

Final score: Sacred Heart Knights 41 , Herington Railers 0

The Knights improved their record to 5-2 and will head to Republic County for Week 8 on Friday, October 24. Kickoff @ 7:00 pm

Maddox Wells: 6 total TDs, 5 passing (214 yards), 1 rushing (47 yards),&nbsp;

Noah Hines: 3 total TDs, (99 yards, 4 receptions)

Dom Matteucci: 1 receiving TD (56 yards, 4 receptions), 46 rushing yards

Rowan Ontiveros: 1 receiving TD, 36 yards, 2 receptions

<figure>
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 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostThe Sacred Heart Knights improve their win streak to 5 on Senior night, after a shutout victory over the Herington Railers.In Week 7 of KS High School Football, the Knights hosted the Railers at JRI Stadium. The Knights entered the game after a blowout victory over the Bennington Bulldogs and had all the momentum coming into this game, with hopes of keeping their win streak alive.Early on, the Knights got on the board first in their first offensive drive with a 20-yard TD pass from Maddox Wells to Dom Matteucci. The Knights successfully converted a 2-pt conversion, bringing the score 8-0 in the 1st quarter.&nbsp;After a defensive stop, the Knights answered again with a 14-yard TD pass from Wells to Noah Hines, tallying the score 14-0.<figure>
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 </figure>Heading into the 2nd quarter, the Knights got the ball back on the offense once more after another defensive stop. The Knights charged towards the 16-yard line of the Railers, but Wells fumbled the ball with Elias Gordon recovering it for a loss of 24.However, on the very next play Wells found Hines yet again for a 40-yard TD pass, making the score 20-0.Shortly after, the Knights continued their offensive onslaught as Hines picked up his 3rd TD of the day receiving a 30-yard TD pass from Wells, tallying the score 26-0.After a Railers 3 and out, Wells added more to the scoreboard with a 15-yard rushing TD and a successful Knight 2-pt conversion, adding the score 34-0, ending the 2nd quarter.Once the seniors of Sacred Heart were recognized at Halftime, the Knights continued applying the offensive downpour on the Railers with a opening TD drive, as Wells completed a 12-yard TD pass to Rowan Ontiveros.&nbsp;The Railers responded as Cameron Strauss completed a 25-yard pass to Jahcure Thomas. Strauss picked up several yards on the ground afterwards, bringing the Railers to a 1st and goal on the 1-yard line.Not only did the Knights look sharp on offense, but their defense too as they stopped the Railers 4 times, preventing the Railers from scoring.Final score: Sacred Heart Knights 41 , Herington Railers 0The Knights improved their record to 5-2 and will head to Republic County for Week 8 on Friday, October 24. Kickoff @ 7:00 pm<h2>Sacred Heart stats and key players</h2>Maddox Wells: 6 total TDs, 5 passing (214 yards), 1 rushing (47 yards),&nbsp;Noah Hines: 3 total TDs, (99 yards, 4 receptions)Dom Matteucci: 1 receiving TD (56 yards, 4 receptions), 46 rushing yardsElias Gordon: 102 rushing yardsRowan Ontiveros: 1 receiving TD, 36 yards, 2 receptions<h2>Herington stats and key players</h2>Cameron Strauss: 113 rushing yardsColten Gehrke: 18 rushing yards, 1 INTWatch the full game below:&nbsp;<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sdqX0vDbqk0?si=NSW5KYkK-tADEco9" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

🏈 Knights shutout Railers on Senior night improving win streak to five

🏈 Saline County Scoreboard Week Seven

The Coyotes have won the last seven games including a 38-19 victory last season in Leavenworth. They've outscored the Spires 332-63 during the winning streak. KWU has a 19-4 advantage in the series since 2001.

"I felt like Caden did a really good job managing the game (vs. Evangel). Obviously, there's a couple throws I'd like to have back from him; there's a busted coverage I'd like to have back too. We ran 73 plays to their 49; we had 38 minutes of clock possession of a 60-minute game. We set out to do that.

"What I saw (against Evangel) was a flash of a really good football team playing another really good football team. Even though we're 4-2 that's the first point that I felt, 'okay, we're solid.' If we can continue to play this brand of football, we'll be able to compete with a lot of them down the stretch.

"At the end of the day football is about explosives. I hate to say this but the longer you're on the field the worse things can happen. We had a 17-play drive against Evangel, and we came away with three points. What we don't have is big play breakaway capability and that is a speed thing. We lack top speed to be able to break long runs and take the top off (pass defenses). That's not a knock on the guys that are here, it's just facts. We are doing our best to try to manufacture some explosives with some different looks that we're giving.

"(Saint Mary) is a scary team on paper. Offensively, they're electric, they have playmakers. The quarterback is a really good player; they've got two slots that can play. They have explosives on that side of the ball. Defensively up front they create havoc. ... We've seen all kinds of different looks. Coach Henson has been there a while; he's a defensive guy. He's going to do whatever it takes to give them an opportunity to be successful."

The Coyotes are back home for Homecoming and a game against Sterling at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 on Gene Bissell Field at JRI Hospitality Stadium and the Graves Family Sports Complex.

GAME INFORMATION<ul>
 <li>Kickoff: 1 p.m.</li><li>Day: Saturday</li><li>Location: Charles Berkel Memorial Stadium, Leavenworth</li><li>Records: Kansas Wesleyan 4-2; Saint Mary 2-4</li>
 </ul>LIVE COVERAGE<ul>
 <li>The video stream of the game will be available online on the Urban Edge Network (<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/56814f3a-1d4e-4fb8-8e1f-f541956670c5?elinkdata=30970">https://urbanedgenetwork.net/watch/3073</a>). The game will also be streamed on the KCAC Network (<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/10fc25a1-2cfc-4133-9bea-7071dbf85d82?elinkdata=30970">https://kcacnetwork.com/kansaswesleyan/</a>) The KINA Radio Pregame Show with Tyler Henry and Brooks Garretson.</li><li>Live Stats will be available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2136a416-a6af-4bc3-9a36-835e618c5a08?elinkdata=30970">https://kwucoyotes.com/sidearmstats/football/summary</a></li><li>Radio coverage will be on KINA starting at noon with Henry and Garretson. The online radio stream is available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/412d13b6-3526-4049-859b-cf94d714d049?elinkdata=30970">https://radio.securenetsystems.net/ce/kina2</a>.</li>
 </ul>THE SERIESThe Coyotes have won the last seven games including a 38-19 victory last season in Leavenworth. They've outscored the Spires 332-63 during the winning streak. KWU has a 19-4 advantage in the series since 2001.KANSAS WESLEYAN AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes lost to Evangel 7-6 in Nixa, Mo. in their game before the bye week last week. It was their final contest against teams from the Ted Kessinger Division; the last five games coming against Bissell Division opponents.</li><li>KWU led Evangel 3-0 at halftime on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/66c26af6-1815-4bad-8612-84db14577a47?elinkdata=30970">Talon Cope's</a> 23-yard field goal in the second quarter. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bf811f10-77e0-4ed8-8b0d-41f9416f4413?elinkdata=30970">Cole Segraves'</a> 40-yard field goal late in the third quarter extended the lead to 6-0 but Evangel took the lead with 9:40 left in the game. The Coyotes outgained the Valor in total yardage 332-247, held them to 68 yards rushing on 22 carries and ran 73 plays to EU's 49. They also committed just two penalties for 15 yards.</li><li><a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/24b7b47b-a24a-4826-b32b-1d125c2b3124?elinkdata=30970">Caden Middleton</a> replaced the injured <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ed64bdc1-90d3-4e55-8bc2-e70d002e8c88?elinkdata=30970">Henry Austad</a> at quarterback. Middleton, the son of KWU head coach <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ead7e650-d398-4b86-a937-dd1217dd9566?elinkdata=30970">Matt Middleton</a>, completed his first 10 passes and was 18 for 124 yards and two interceptions in his first collegiate start. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9c5e34cd-4e94-4ffa-90c4-56030710a798?elinkdata=30970">D'Heaven Domena</a> had a career-best day finishing with 180 yards rushing on 28 carries - 6.4 yards per carry - and has 519 yards on 93 carries (5.6 per carry) this season. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/37dc0c8c-767d-481a-b74d-0b12dd50cd31?elinkdata=30970">Rhadarious Lomax-Spivey</a> had a team-high seven receptions for 39 yards against Evangel.</li><li>The defense has been superb through six games as opponents average 10.8 points and 239.2 total yards - just 68.7 rushing. Linebackers <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e12625c2-aad8-41da-948a-1093fa0d5d62?elinkdata=30970">Myles Elam</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a7060c0a-68e0-434c-9bff-f06f6ae59aa1?elinkdata=30970">Jamison Price</a> lead the way with 43 and 42 tackles respectively while safety <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/991dd340-9d63-44bc-b69c-2e7bdcab3b11?elinkdata=30970">Taylor Collins</a> has 35. Tackle <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a0603006-2278-421e-8985-17d3349da1df?elinkdata=30970">Josh King-Bradley</a> has a team-high five sacks.</li><li>KWU led Saint Mary 38-7 at halftime a year ago. The Coyotes had 384 yards rushing (461 total) and averaged a whopping 10.1 yards per carry. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/833f4aab-176f-4a4f-b076-74c8e2591a03?elinkdata=30970">Luke Armstrong</a> ran for 264 yards and three touchdowns and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/73feffd0-3ab1-4357-a909-dc4b0c0f7282?elinkdata=30970">Zarek Fewell</a> had 115 yards and a score.</li>
 </ul>SAINT MARY AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Spires stunned Tabor 31-7 in Hillsboro in their game before the break and have won two of their last three. They defeated Avila 48-19 and lost to Bethel 38-37 before the victory over Tabor.</li><li>Saint Mary is 0-3 at home with losses to Evangel, Bethany and Bethel. KWU is 2-1 on the road with victories over Bethany and Bethel and the loss to Evangel.</li><li>The Spires average 33 points and 372.7 total yards - 195 passing and 177.7 rushing. Quarterback Erick Covington has thrown for 1,149 yards with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. He has also rushed for 205 yards and five touchdowns. Running back Kameron Smith has 587 yards on the ground and seven touchdowns. Michael Gazzana is the top wide out with 32 catches for 615 yards and six touchdowns.</li><li>USM opponents average 35 points and 440 yards - 277 passing and 167 rushing. The defense blanked Tabor for the final three quarters, forced four turnovers and had four sacks. The Bluejays finished with 90 yards rushing on 35 carries - 2.6 per try.</li><li>Lance Hinson is in the sixth season of his second stint as the Spires head coach. He coached them from 2005-14 then spent five years at McMurray (Texas) before returning in 2019. This is his 31st season as a college coach.</li>
 </ul>KWU HEAD COACH MATT MIDDLETON"I felt like Caden did a really good job managing the game (vs. Evangel). Obviously, there's a couple throws I'd like to have back from him; there's a busted coverage I'd like to have back too. We ran 73 plays to their 49; we had 38 minutes of clock possession of a 60-minute game. We set out to do that."What I saw (against Evangel) was a flash of a really good football team playing another really good football team. Even though we're 4-2 that's the first point that I felt, 'okay, we're solid.' If we can continue to play this brand of football, we'll be able to compete with a lot of them down the stretch."At the end of the day football is about explosives. I hate to say this but the longer you're on the field the worse things can happen. We had a 17-play drive against Evangel, and we came away with three points. What we don't have is big play breakaway capability and that is a speed thing. We lack top speed to be able to break long runs and take the top off (pass defenses). That's not a knock on the guys that are here, it's just facts. We are doing our best to try to manufacture some explosives with some different looks that we're giving."(Saint Mary) is a scary team on paper. Offensively, they're electric, they have playmakers. The quarterback is a really good player; they've got two slots that can play. They have explosives on that side of the ball. Defensively up front they create havoc. ... We've seen all kinds of different looks. Coach Henson has been there a while; he's a defensive guy. He's going to do whatever it takes to give them an opportunity to be successful."NEXT WEEKThe Coyotes are back home for Homecoming and a game against Sterling at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 on Gene Bissell Field at JRI Hospitality Stadium and the Graves Family Sports Complex.

🏈 Coyotes open Gene Bissell Division play on the road against Saint Mary.

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Really, the only one that didn’t practice today was Josh (Simmons). Still excused with a family situation. The Raiders, we look forward to that challenge of playing the Raiders. They’ve got a good football team. You can see them getting better every week, and (Raiders Head Coach) Pete’s (Carroll) done a nice job with that. (A) veteran coach and veteran coordinators to go with it. We all know (Raiders Special Teams Coordinator) Tom (McMahon) who was a special teams coach here, he does a heck of a job, and (Raiders Offensive Coordinator) Chip (Kelly), who’s just had a great career there and (Raiders Defensive Coordinator) Patrick (Graham), likewise Patrick. He’s been there before, the last couple of years, so he does a great job. We know it will be a battle, but we look forward to getting with these guys and playing and competing in GEHA Field at Arrowhead (Stadium). Time’s yours.”

Q: What have you seen from Rashee Rice this week?

REID:&nbsp;“I mean, he (Rashee Rice) looks sharp. It’s not a game, but what we ask him to do, he did well. One thing he is – you can tell he’s in good shape. That’s always your worry when someone misses a few weeks because it’s different when you’re playing. He busted his tail (and) did a nice job there. Now it’s just a matter of getting in a game and getting reps there. We’ll see how all that goes.”

Q:&nbsp;Have you seen Rashee Rice’s excitement level go up now that he’s back in the building?

REID:&nbsp;“He (Rashee Rice) always has great energy. I’ve mentioned that before, but it was good to get him back. A positive guy that works hard. It’s good to have him here. I’m sure he’s excited to play. He hadn’t played in a real game for a year and six weeks or whatever it is.”

Q: Is Josh Simmons’ situation a family situation?

Q: Do you have an understanding on Josh Simmons’ timeline?

Q: On Rashee Rice’s playing time.

REID:&nbsp;“I’m just going to watch him (Rashee Rice) in the game and see how he does. He knows everything, it’s just I don’t know how many reps he’s going to get. I’m sure it won’t be every rep. I’d like to see how he does with what we give him.”

Q: On having an afternoon game versus prime-time game.

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, I don’t mind it. It should be a great day. We don’t have many, but it’s exciting. Anytime you get a chance to play in this league it’s going to be exciting. Especially against the Raiders.”

Q:&nbsp;On the bond of the wide receiver room.

RICE:&nbsp;“Honestly, it’s just a brotherhood. We kind of feel like everything we’re doing on the field is for each other because we do everything for each other off the field. It’s easy to relate.”

Q:&nbsp;Have you made an impact in the meeting rooms since returning?

RICE:&nbsp;“I wouldn’t know what it’s like to not be around the guys. Whatever they say, they say. I just enjoy being around those guys when I’m not at home. This is my second home. I love playing football. We all love playing football, so it’s just natural energy being spread around.”

Q:&nbsp;What has it been like emotionally? How have you gotten through that?

RICE:&nbsp;“Like I said, the best thing for me is to be around the guys. I got leaders in each room, even if it’s on defense to help me on and off the field. That’s the best part about being a part of a team like this, you got everybody to support you even the coaching staff and when I wasn’t here, still being able to talk to my teammates.”

Q:&nbsp;What are the challenges that the Raiders present?

MCDUFFIE:&nbsp;“It’s Raider week, you know what I mean? No matter who is playing on that field, they play four quarters. I have a big deal of respect for them (Las Vegas Raiders) and how they’re coached and how they play this game. We’ve seen around the league, you can’t sleep on anybody. No matter what the record is, no matter who you’re playing, teams come ready to play. We’re in the NFL, so you can’t look over anybody and (you) gotta bring your ‘A’ game.”

Q:&nbsp;On starting out strong with a noon kickoff.

MCDUFFIE:&nbsp;“When it comes to (a) primetime game, you have all day. You kinda rest, have a few meals (and) could take a nap if you really wanted to. You have time to kinda prepare still if you’re kinda behind. Watch some more film. Getting noon games, we have to be at the stadium by ten o’clock (and) warming up by 11. It’s a little bit quicker, a little bit faster, so you kinda want to get your work done during the week. You don’t want to be there on Sunday morning trying to hustle around, waking up early trying to do things. Really just getting the game plan in and knowing what your job is by Saturday night, so you can go to sleep and wake up ready to go.”

Q:&nbsp;Did you find yourself watching a lot of Pete Carroll teams during your time at Washington?

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesOctober 17, 2025HEAD COACH ANDY REIDOPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Really, the only one that didn’t practice today was Josh (Simmons). Still excused with a family situation. The Raiders, we look forward to that challenge of playing the Raiders. They’ve got a good football team. You can see them getting better every week, and (Raiders Head Coach) Pete’s (Carroll) done a nice job with that. (A) veteran coach and veteran coordinators to go with it. We all know (Raiders Special Teams Coordinator) Tom (McMahon) who was a special teams coach here, he does a heck of a job, and (Raiders Offensive Coordinator) Chip (Kelly), who’s just had a great career there and (Raiders Defensive Coordinator) Patrick (Graham), likewise Patrick. He’s been there before, the last couple of years, so he does a great job. We know it will be a battle, but we look forward to getting with these guys and playing and competing in GEHA Field at Arrowhead (Stadium). Time’s yours.”Q: What have you seen from Rashee Rice this week?REID:&nbsp;“I mean, he (Rashee Rice) looks sharp. It’s not a game, but what we ask him to do, he did well. One thing he is – you can tell he’s in good shape. That’s always your worry when someone misses a few weeks because it’s different when you’re playing. He busted his tail (and) did a nice job there. Now it’s just a matter of getting in a game and getting reps there. We’ll see how all that goes.”Q:&nbsp;Have you seen Rashee Rice’s excitement level go up now that he’s back in the building?REID:&nbsp;“He (Rashee Rice) always has great energy. I’ve mentioned that before, but it was good to get him back. A positive guy that works hard. It’s good to have him here. I’m sure he’s excited to play. He hadn’t played in a real game for a year and six weeks or whatever it is.”Q: Is Josh Simmons’ situation a family situation?REID:&nbsp;“Well, personal.”Q: Do you have an understanding on Josh Simmons’ timeline?REID:&nbsp;“No.”Q: On Rashee Rice’s playing time.REID:&nbsp;“I’m just going to watch him (Rashee Rice) in the game and see how he does. He knows everything, it’s just I don’t know how many reps he’s going to get. I’m sure it won’t be every rep. I’d like to see how he does with what we give him.”Q: On having an afternoon game versus prime-time game.REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, I don’t mind it. It should be a great day. We don’t have many, but it’s exciting. Anytime you get a chance to play in this league it’s going to be exciting. Especially against the Raiders.”Chiefs Player QuotesOctober 17, 2025WR RASHEE RICEQ:&nbsp;On the bond of the wide receiver room.RICE:&nbsp;“Honestly, it’s just a brotherhood. We kind of feel like everything we’re doing on the field is for each other because we do everything for each other off the field. It’s easy to relate.”Q:&nbsp;Have you made an impact in the meeting rooms since returning?RICE:&nbsp;“I wouldn’t know what it’s like to not be around the guys. Whatever they say, they say. I just enjoy being around those guys when I’m not at home. This is my second home. I love playing football. We all love playing football, so it’s just natural energy being spread around.”Q:&nbsp;What has it been like emotionally? How have you gotten through that?RICE:&nbsp;“Like I said, the best thing for me is to be around the guys. I got leaders in each room, even if it’s on defense to help me on and off the field. That’s the best part about being a part of a team like this, you got everybody to support you even the coaching staff and when I wasn’t here, still being able to talk to my teammates.”CB TRENT MCDUFFIEQ:&nbsp;What are the challenges that the Raiders present?MCDUFFIE:&nbsp;“It’s Raider week, you know what I mean? No matter who is playing on that field, they play four quarters. I have a big deal of respect for them (Las Vegas Raiders) and how they’re coached and how they play this game. We’ve seen around the league, you can’t sleep on anybody. No matter what the record is, no matter who you’re playing, teams come ready to play. We’re in the NFL, so you can’t look over anybody and (you) gotta bring your ‘A’ game.”Q:&nbsp;On starting out strong with a noon kickoff.MCDUFFIE:&nbsp;“When it comes to (a) primetime game, you have all day. You kinda rest, have a few meals (and) could take a nap if you really wanted to. You have time to kinda prepare still if you’re kinda behind. Watch some more film. Getting noon games, we have to be at the stadium by ten o’clock (and) warming up by 11. It’s a little bit quicker, a little bit faster, so you kinda want to get your work done during the week. You don’t want to be there on Sunday morning trying to hustle around, waking up early trying to do things. Really just getting the game plan in and knowing what your job is by Saturday night, so you can go to sleep and wake up ready to go.”Q:&nbsp;Did you find yourself watching a lot of Pete Carroll teams during your time at Washington?

Chiefs Quotes: 10-17-25

The Southeast of Saline football team continues to steamroll its schedule following a 52-16 beatdown of the Hillsboro Trojans last week that moved the needle to 6-0 for a sixth straight season.

It was a slower-than-usual start for the Trojans, but Southeast picked things up in the second half, cruising for another comfortable win.

“Hillsboro presented some problems for us,” SES head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “They’re a good football team with a lot of athletes, and they played good football, but I thought our kids came out and got better again last week.”

With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, it's getting to be crunch time in district play, and tonight, SES can put themselves on the doorstep of another district title when they travel to Halstead to slay the Dragons.

At 0-2 in district play, Halstead and Lyons are already out of the running in District 6, leaving SES (2-0), Ellsworth (2-1), and Hillsboro (2-1) as the three still in striking distance.

While the Trojans certainly have grander aspirations, a district title is the first step on the long path to a state title defense, and the next step of that requires a win over Halstead this evening.

The Dragons have not looked like their teams of old, falling to 1-5 with their lone win of the year coming over the 1-5 Nickerson Panthers.

Despite those struggles, Southeast is not looking past its week seven opponent, especially in a place that has not always been so friendly to the purple and white.

“Halstead has played a tough schedule, and I think as we’ve watched film on them, they’ve gotten better,” Gebhardt said. “We also need to get better and we need to continue to improve this week.”

Southeast may be a bit short-handed in this contest, but will receive no sympathy from a Dragon squad desperate to save their season.

“Every time we play Halstead, they’re physical,” he said. “We’ll have to match that. They run the football well but I think our speed will present problems for them. We need to take care of the football, play good, aggressive defense, and play well on special teams.”

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 at Halstead High School. Tonight’s game will be streamed live on our Salina Post Sports Network with live video and broadcast commentary. It can also be heard on KINA (910 AM/107.5 FM)

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Southeast of Saline football team continues to steamroll its schedule following a 52-16 beatdown of the Hillsboro Trojans last week that moved the needle to 6-0 for a sixth straight season.It was a slower-than-usual start for the Trojans, but Southeast picked things up in the second half, cruising for another comfortable win.<figure>
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 </figure>“Hillsboro presented some problems for us,” SES head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “They’re a good football team with a lot of athletes, and they played good football, but I thought our kids came out and got better again last week.”With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, it's getting to be crunch time in district play, and tonight, SES can put themselves on the doorstep of another district title when they travel to Halstead to slay the Dragons.At 0-2 in district play, Halstead and Lyons are already out of the running in District 6, leaving SES (2-0), Ellsworth (2-1), and Hillsboro (2-1) as the three still in striking distance.While the Trojans certainly have grander aspirations, a district title is the first step on the long path to a state title defense, and the next step of that requires a win over Halstead this evening.The Dragons have not looked like their teams of old, falling to 1-5 with their lone win of the year coming over the 1-5 Nickerson Panthers.Despite those struggles, Southeast is not looking past its week seven opponent, especially in a place that has not always been so friendly to the purple and white.“Halstead has played a tough schedule, and I think as we’ve watched film on them, they’ve gotten better,” Gebhardt said. “We also need to get better and we need to continue to improve this week.”Southeast may be a bit short-handed in this contest, but will receive no sympathy from a Dragon squad desperate to save their season.“Every time we play Halstead, they’re physical,” he said. “We’ll have to match that. They run the football well but I think our speed will present problems for them. We need to take care of the football, play good, aggressive defense, and play well on special teams.”Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 at Halstead High School. Tonight’s game will be streamed live on our Salina Post Sports Network with live video and broadcast commentary. It can also be heard on KINA (910 AM/107.5 FM)You can watch the full broadcast of this game on demand any time below.<figure>
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🏈 Trojans travel to Halstead looking to slay Dragons, stay in front in district play

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The Sacred Heart football team handled their business with Bennington in week six and now find themselves on a four-game winning streak for the first time since 2013.

It’s been smooth sailing for the Knights since week two, including three crucial wins in district play that should set them up for a winner-take-all district title match against Republic County in week eight.

Before that, however, the Knights will need to win another game that they will be heavily favored in when they host Herington on Friday night.

Like Bennington, the Railers' struggles have been colossal, dropping 17 straight dating back to 2023, including a week eight game to the Bulldogs last season.

The Railer defense is allowing 52 points per game on average, while their offense has put up just 12 points per game.

This should be another opportunity for playmakers like Maddox Wells, Noah Hines, and a recovering Dom Matteucci to stuff the stat sheet and give themselves a shot at a district title in one weeks time.

Tonight’s game will be streamed live on our Salina Post Sports Network with live video and broadcast commentary.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Sacred Heart football team handled their business with Bennington in week six and now find themselves on a four-game winning streak for the first time since 2013.It’s been smooth sailing for the Knights since week two, including three crucial wins in district play that should set them up for a winner-take-all district title match against Republic County in week eight.<figure>
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 </figure>Before that, however, the Knights will need to win another game that they will be heavily favored in when they host Herington on Friday night.Like Bennington, the Railers' struggles have been colossal, dropping 17 straight dating back to 2023, including a week eight game to the Bulldogs last season.The Railer defense is allowing 52 points per game on average, while their offense has put up just 12 points per game.This should be another opportunity for playmakers like Maddox Wells, Noah Hines, and a recovering Dom Matteucci to stuff the stat sheet and give themselves a shot at a district title in one weeks time.Tonight’s game will be streamed live on our Salina Post Sports Network with live video and broadcast commentary.You can watch the full broadcast of this game on demand any time below.<figure>
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🏈 Knights host Herington as heavy favorites

For many on the outside looking in, it can be easy to miss just how much the Salina South football team has improved this season.

In a flipped schedule, the Cougars have played the same six opponents to open the season. That murderers' row of Salina Central, Maize South, Derby, Hutch, Valley Center, and Goddard has a combined record of 25-11 entering week seven.

Despite all that, the Cougars have improved their results against those teams by a combined 173 total points, including three tight one-score losses.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostFor many on the outside looking in, it can be easy to miss just how much the Salina South football team has improved this season.In a flipped schedule, the Cougars have played the same six opponents to open the season. That murderers' row of Salina Central, Maize South, Derby, Hutch, Valley Center, and Goddard has a combined record of 25-11 entering week seven.<figure>
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 </figure>Despite all that, the Cougars have improved their results against those teams by a combined 173 total points, including three tight one-score losses.Now, the Cougars turn their attention to a team they beat handily last season, and an opportunity to pick up a crucial first win of the season as they welcome in the Campus Colts.Campus has struggled again this year, extending its losing streak to 17 games dating back to 2023.The last time the Colts had a winning season was back in 2018, and the last time they did it in back-to-back years was in 2005-06.For South, not only is this an opportunity to pick up a win, but a chance to do it in style with a high-powered offense that’s had no trouble putting points on the board this season.Tonight’s game will be streamed live on our Salina Post Sports Network with live video and broadcast commentary.You can watch the full broadcast of this game on demand any time below.<figure>
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