By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The Southeast of Saline cross-country dynasty began the championship portion of their campaign with a bang on Saturday, breezing past the competition to earn two tickets to this year's state meet.

For the Lady Trojans, their victory came with 41 points, doubling up the next closest team from West Franklin (84), and securing three places inside the top ten.

The victory for the Trojans was even more dominant, as Southeast swept the whole top four and five of the top ten, finishing with an unreal 19 points, more than 100 clear of the next closest competition.

Final results from this year's regional can be found below.

Girls Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 41 2. W. Franklin- 84 3. Osage City- 102 4. Prairie View- 103 5. Olathe Heritage- 117 6. Smoky Valley- 120 7. Halstead- 143 8. Burlington- 197 9. Santa Fe Trail- 209 SES Girls Individual Results 7 Anna Jackson (20:43.84) 8 Piper Brown (20:44.35) 9 Abby Commerford (20:47.62) 11 Regan Duran (20:55.88) 16 Cali Augustine (21:20.62)

Boys Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 19 2. W. Franklin- 122 3. Santa Fe Trail- 126 4. Smoky Valley- 159 5. Anderson Co- 161 6. Hesston- 173 7. Osage City- 211 8. Council Grove- 221 9. Haven- 243 10. Iola- 246 11. Wellsville- 249 12. Osawatomie- 250 13. Halstead- 269 14. Prairie View- 372 15. Burlington- 376

SES Boys Individual Results 1. Brayden Walker (16:30.60) 2. Levi Allen (16:43.03) 3. Cayden Walker (16:44.53) 4. Jacob Bircher (16:50.46) 9. Ben Grauerholz (17:17.77)

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697215856555.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here</figcaption>
 </figure>The Southeast of Saline cross-country dynasty began the championship portion of their campaign with a bang on Saturday, breezing past the competition to earn two tickets to this year's state meet.For the Lady Trojans, their victory came with 41 points, doubling up the next closest team from West Franklin (84), and securing three places inside the top ten.The victory for the Trojans was even more dominant, as Southeast swept the whole top four and five of the top ten, finishing with an unreal 19 points, more than 100 clear of the next closest competition.Final results from this year's regional can be found below.Girls Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 41 2. W. Franklin- 84 3. Osage City- 102 4. Prairie View- 103 5. Olathe Heritage- 117 6. Smoky Valley- 120 7. Halstead- 143 8. Burlington- 197 9. Santa Fe Trail- 209 SES Girls Individual Results 7 Anna Jackson (20:43.84) 8 Piper Brown (20:44.35) 9 Abby Commerford (20:47.62) 11 Regan Duran (20:55.88) 16 Cali Augustine (21:20.62)Boys Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 19 2. W. Franklin- 122 3. Santa Fe Trail- 126 4. Smoky Valley- 159 5. Anderson Co- 161 6. Hesston- 173 7. Osage City- 211 8. Council Grove- 221 9. Haven- 243 10. Iola- 246 11. Wellsville- 249 12. Osawatomie- 250 13. Halstead- 269 14. Prairie View- 372 15. Burlington- 376SES Boys Individual Results 1. Brayden Walker (16:30.60) 2. Levi Allen (16:43.03) 3. Cayden Walker (16:44.53) 4. Jacob Bircher (16:50.46) 9. Ben Grauerholz (17:17.77)

SES Dominates Cross Country Regional in Clean Sweep

Janet Leigh Sauber, 59, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.

Janet was born in Winchester, Kansas on February 18, 1964, a daughter of Etta Mae (Jacobs) Matthias, of Rural Horton, Kansas, and Larry Carl Matthias.

She was the wife of Keith Edward Sauber. They met going to school at K-State. After dating for 5 years, they married in June of 1989 and celebrated 34 years of marriage.

Janet dedicated many years to supporting her children through 4-H, sports, and many activities at Southeast of Saline. She loved her family, being in nature, and spending time gardening. Janet was an avid reader and a long-time member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. She worked over 20 years in USD 305 and especially enjoyed her years as the library media specialist at Salina South Middle School.

Her goal was always to help people be the best they can be - she always said that raising her children was one of her proudest accomplishments.

She is preceded in death by father, Larry Carl Matthias.

Survivors include her loving husband, Keith; two children, Jena (Shane) Schoenhofer and Cole (Amber) Sauber; two grandchildren, Jaden Schoenhofer-Jenkins, and Ellie Schoenhofer-Jenkins; mother, Etta Mae Matthias; four siblings, Darrin (Amy) Matthias, Debbie (Stan) Selland, Tim (Janet) Matthias, and Tod Matthias (Kelly Bryant). She is also survived by many friends, nieces and nephews, coworkers, and extended family members.

A visitation with family will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Salina from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4th.

A celebration of Janet’s life will be held immediately following at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 at the church.

Memorials may be made to the USD 305 Salina South Middle School Library or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina.

If you are so inclined, Janet - always the avid gardener - requested potted plants in lieu of cut flower arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>Janet Leigh Sauber, 59, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 18th, 2023.Janet was born in Winchester, Kansas on February 18, 1964, a daughter of Etta Mae (Jacobs) Matthias, of Rural Horton, Kansas, and Larry Carl Matthias.She was the wife of Keith Edward Sauber. They met going to school at K-State. After dating for 5 years, they married in June of 1989 and celebrated 34 years of marriage.Janet dedicated many years to supporting her children through 4-H, sports, and many activities at Southeast of Saline. She loved her family, being in nature, and spending time gardening. Janet was an avid reader and a long-time member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. She worked over 20 years in USD 305 and especially enjoyed her years as the library media specialist at Salina South Middle School.Her goal was always to help people be the best they can be - she always said that raising her children was one of her proudest accomplishments.She is preceded in death by father, Larry Carl Matthias.Survivors include her loving husband, Keith; two children, Jena (Shane) Schoenhofer and Cole (Amber) Sauber; two grandchildren, Jaden Schoenhofer-Jenkins, and Ellie Schoenhofer-Jenkins; mother, Etta Mae Matthias; four siblings, Darrin (Amy) Matthias, Debbie (Stan) Selland, Tim (Janet) Matthias, and Tod Matthias (Kelly Bryant). She is also survived by many friends, nieces and nephews, coworkers, and extended family members.A visitation with family will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Salina from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4th.A celebration of Janet’s life will be held immediately following at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4 at the church.Memorials may be made to the USD 305 Salina South Middle School Library or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina.If you are so inclined, Janet - always the avid gardener - requested potted plants in lieu of cut flower arrangements.

Janet Leigh Sauber

The Southeast of Saline Trojans (8-0) emerged victorious over the Ellsworth Bearcats (7-1) on Friday, with a convincing 30-0 win.

For a regular season game, this one had a lot on the line, and the Trojans departed Ellsworth with a pile of riches that included a fourth-straight undefeated regular season, a fourth-straight district title, a sixth-straighth league title, and perhaps most importantly, a 1-seed in the 2A playoffs.

The Trojan offense wasn’t as efficient as they have been in the past at scoring the football, as this game was an 8-0 nailbiter at halftime, but it’s hard to lose when you don’t give up any points, and for the second time this year, SES pitched a shutout.

That goose egg on the board was made all the more impressive against a Bearcat offense that averaged 34 points per game coming into this contest.

“Ellsworth is a good football team and I was proud of our defense tonight. Whatever they threw at us that group did a great job of countering it and I’m awful proud of the way they played tonight.”

The Trojan defense also held Ellsworth in check on total yardage, where a Bearcat offense that avereges 338 yards a contest was held to just over 100 on the day.

Offensively, Southeast’s struggles came in the red zone early, as the team moved the ball efficiently, but had just eight points to show for 221 first-half yards.

In the second half however, SES exploded, striking for 24 unanswered points as part of a big day for QB Danny Kejr.

The senior signal caller closed out this contest with 181 yards passing and two scores through the air, adding 46 more yards and another score on the ground.

Southeast of Saline will play host to Chaparral, who they defeated in last year’s playoffs, to kick off postseason play next Friday, while Ellsworth will stay at home to host Haven.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697215856555.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here</figcaption>
 </figure>The Southeast of Saline Trojans (8-0) emerged victorious over the Ellsworth Bearcats (7-1) on Friday, with a convincing 30-0 win.For a regular season game, this one had a lot on the line, and the Trojans departed Ellsworth with a pile of riches that included a fourth-straight undefeated regular season, a fourth-straight district title, a sixth-straighth league title, and perhaps most importantly, a 1-seed in the 2A playoffs.The Trojan offense wasn’t as efficient as they have been in the past at scoring the football, as this game was an 8-0 nailbiter at halftime, but it’s hard to lose when you don’t give up any points, and for the second time this year, SES pitched a shutout.That goose egg on the board was made all the more impressive against a Bearcat offense that averaged 34 points per game coming into this contest.“Ellsworth is a good football team and I was proud of our defense tonight. Whatever they threw at us that group did a great job of countering it and I’m awful proud of the way they played tonight.”The Trojan defense also held Ellsworth in check on total yardage, where a Bearcat offense that avereges 338 yards a contest was held to just over 100 on the day.Offensively, Southeast’s struggles came in the red zone early, as the team moved the ball efficiently, but had just eight points to show for 221 first-half yards.In the second half however, SES exploded, striking for 24 unanswered points as part of a big day for QB Danny Kejr.The senior signal caller closed out this contest with 181 yards passing and two scores through the air, adding 46 more yards and another score on the ground.Southeast of Saline will play host to Chaparral, who they defeated in last year’s playoffs, to kick off postseason play next Friday, while Ellsworth will stay at home to host Haven.

Trojans Blank Bearcats to win Fourth Straight District Crown

For a second straight season, the Southeast of Saline Trojans (7-0) and Ellsworth Bearcats (7-0) will meet in week eight as undefeateds with a whole pile of riches on the line.

Not only will the winner of this game remain perfect on the year, but the victor will also earn a league title, a district title, and perhaps most importantly, a 1-seed in the 2A playoffs.

“This is a good game for us,” SES head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “The most important game for us is always going to be our next one but this is a good challenge. Ellsworth has a fantastic football team and we’re going to have to be good on every down against them or they’re going to take advantage.”

Both of these programs have lit up the stat sheets this season, and each ranks top 20 in every statistical category in Class 2A.

The Trojans and Bearcats rank 5th and 6th respectively in scoring defense, each holding opponents under nine points per game, with both programs in the top 15 in scoring offense as well.

While SES did a fair bit of reloading over the offseason, Ellsworth graduated just one senior from last year’s squad, before adding Salina South transfer Ian Andalon (RB/CB), who has been a boon to the Bearcats in 2023.

“We picked up where we left off and our defense is really strong again,” Ellsworth HC Josh Homolka said. “We can also run the ball in ways we couldn’t last year and we’re bigger, faster, and stronger across the board with another year of experience.”

While both teams haven’t faltered for a minute this year, the Trojans have seen teams like this before after knocking off a pair of 3A foes in Clay Center and Rock Creek earlier this year.

“Ellsworth doesn’t have much of a weakness across the board,” Gebhardt said. “We look for areas where teams don’t do things as well but they really don’t have any of those. They’re aggressive, they’re physical, they play good team football and they do a good job in all facets of the game.”

That respect is mutual coming into this game, as the Bearcats prepare for far and away the toughest opponent they’ve faced throughout the 2023 campaign.

“The word that comes to my mind when I watch Southeast is chaos,” Homolka said. “They bring so many people and it feels like they have 15 guys on the field on defense. Offensively they want to run a lot of plays from the no-huddle and they take their shots.”

To have success, Southeast will have to shut down a whole stable of backs that includes Ian Andalon, Loden West, and Landin Johnson, and currently ranks 8th in 2A in rushing offense (237 yds/g).

“They run the ball very well, I would even say better than last year,” Gebhardt said. “We need to take care of the football, limit our penalties, pick up first downs, and play good solid team defense.”

On the other side, to hand the Trojans their first regular season loss since 2019, the Bearcats will have to handle the Southeast pressure on both sides of the ball, something opponents have struggled with all season.

“SES does such a good job of blitzing we have to get a hat on a hat to pick that up,” Homolka said. “Defensively we have to get settled into the tempo of the game and not let the speed of the game get to us early.”

Kickoff between the Trojans and Bearcats is scheduled for 7:00 at Ellsworth High School and as always the game can be heard on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM), or streamed with live audio and video on the Salina Post <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfoNqY6DKx8">HERE</a>.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697215856555.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home field advantage starts here</figcaption>
 </figure>For a second straight season, the Southeast of Saline Trojans (7-0) and Ellsworth Bearcats (7-0) will meet in week eight as undefeateds with a whole pile of riches on the line.Not only will the winner of this game remain perfect on the year, but the victor will also earn a league title, a district title, and perhaps most importantly, a 1-seed in the 2A playoffs.“This is a good game for us,” SES head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “The most important game for us is always going to be our next one but this is a good challenge. Ellsworth has a fantastic football team and we’re going to have to be good on every down against them or they’re going to take advantage.”Both of these programs have lit up the stat sheets this season, and each ranks top 20 in every statistical category in Class 2A.The Trojans and Bearcats rank 5th and 6th respectively in scoring defense, each holding opponents under nine points per game, with both programs in the top 15 in scoring offense as well.While SES did a fair bit of reloading over the offseason, Ellsworth graduated just one senior from last year’s squad, before adding Salina South transfer Ian Andalon (RB/CB), who has been a boon to the Bearcats in 2023.“We picked up where we left off and our defense is really strong again,” Ellsworth HC Josh Homolka said. “We can also run the ball in ways we couldn’t last year and we’re bigger, faster, and stronger across the board with another year of experience.”While both teams haven’t faltered for a minute this year, the Trojans have seen teams like this before after knocking off a pair of 3A foes in Clay Center and Rock Creek earlier this year.“Ellsworth doesn’t have much of a weakness across the board,” Gebhardt said. “We look for areas where teams don’t do things as well but they really don’t have any of those. They’re aggressive, they’re physical, they play good team football and they do a good job in all facets of the game.”That respect is mutual coming into this game, as the Bearcats prepare for far and away the toughest opponent they’ve faced throughout the 2023 campaign.“The word that comes to my mind when I watch Southeast is chaos,” Homolka said. “They bring so many people and it feels like they have 15 guys on the field on defense. Offensively they want to run a lot of plays from the no-huddle and they take their shots.”To have success, Southeast will have to shut down a whole stable of backs that includes Ian Andalon, Loden West, and Landin Johnson, and currently ranks 8th in 2A in rushing offense (237 yds/g).“They run the ball very well, I would even say better than last year,” Gebhardt said. “We need to take care of the football, limit our penalties, pick up first downs, and play good solid team defense.”On the other side, to hand the Trojans their first regular season loss since 2019, the Bearcats will have to handle the Southeast pressure on both sides of the ball, something opponents have struggled with all season.“SES does such a good job of blitzing we have to get a hat on a hat to pick that up,” Homolka said. “Defensively we have to get settled into the tempo of the game and not let the speed of the game get to us early.”Kickoff between the Trojans and Bearcats is scheduled for 7:00 at Ellsworth High School and as always the game can be heard on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM), or streamed with live audio and video on the Salina Post <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfoNqY6DKx8">HERE</a>.

Bearcats Host Trojans with League and District Title on the Line

Southeast of Saline sweeps Sacred Heart (25-23, 25-13 &amp; 25-23, 25-17)

Tuesday ResultsSoutheast of Saline sweeps Sacred Heart (25-23, 25-13 &amp; 25-23, 25-17)

Area HS Volleyball Scores 10/9-14

SALINE COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7:30a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Toyota Camry driven by Debra Odell, 66, Herington, was westbound on Kansas 4 two miles Southeast of Gypsum.

Th car struck a deer that entered the roadway from the right ditch.&nbsp; EMS transported Odell to Salina Regional Health Center. She was properly restrained, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

SALINE COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7:30a.m. Wednesday in Saline County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Toyota Camry driven by Debra Odell, 66, Herington, was westbound on Kansas 4 two miles Southeast of Gypsum.Th car struck a deer that entered the roadway from the right ditch.&nbsp; EMS transported Odell to Salina Regional Health Center. She was properly restrained, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

Kan. woman hospitalized in Salina after car strikes deer

Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Coachs Show 6 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

Chiefs Kingdom Show 7 p.m. <a href="http://910kina.com">(Listen on KINA and 910kina.com) </a>

Kpreps Kansas Pregame Show 6 p.m. <a href="http://910kina.com">(Listen on KINA and 910kina.com) </a>

Southeast of Saline Trojans Football Pregame Show 6:30 p.m. (<a href="http://910KINA">Listen on KINA</a> or Watch and Listen Live on Salina Post)

Southeast of Saline Trojans vs. Ellsworth Bearcats Football at Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School, Ellsworth, Ks 7 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA</a> or Watch and Listen Live on Salina Post)

Sacred Heart Knights vs. Republic County Buffaloes at Gene Bissell Field, Salina, Ks  7 p.m.  (Watch and Listen on Salina Post)

KIN Scoreboard Show 10 p.m.&nbsp; (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

MRN Nascar Live 8 a.m. (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes Football Pregame Show 4 p.m. (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes VS Saint Mary University Spires at Kansas Wesleyan University Graves Sports Complex, JRI Stadium, Gene Bissell Field, 5pm. (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com)</a>

PRN  The Pit Reporters  9 a.m.  (Listen on KINA and 910kina.com) 

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium, GEHA Field, Kansas City, Mo&nbsp; 2 p.m. (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA</a> and <a href="https://99kg.live/#//">99.9FM KSKG</a>)

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 </figure><h2>Monday</h2>Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Coachs Show 6 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>) Chiefs Kingdom Show 7 p.m. <a href="http://910kina.com">(Listen on KINA and 910kina.com) </a><h2>Friday</h2>Kpreps Kansas Pregame Show 6 p.m. <a href="http://910kina.com">(Listen on KINA and 910kina.com) </a>Southeast of Saline Trojans Football Pregame Show 6:30 p.m. (<a href="http://910KINA">Listen on KINA</a> or Watch and Listen Live on Salina Post)Southeast of Saline Trojans vs. Ellsworth Bearcats Football at Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School, Ellsworth, Ks 7 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA</a> or Watch and Listen Live on Salina Post)Sacred Heart Knights vs. Republic County Buffaloes at Gene Bissell Field, Salina, Ks 7 p.m. (Watch and Listen on Salina Post)KIN Scoreboard Show 10 p.m.&nbsp; (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>) <h2>Saturday </h2>MRN Nascar Live 8 a.m. (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>) Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes Football Pregame Show 4 p.m. (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes VS Saint Mary University Spires at Kansas Wesleyan University Graves Sports Complex, JRI Stadium, Gene Bissell Field, 5pm. (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com)</a><h2>Sunday</h2>PRN The Pit Reporters 9 a.m. (Listen on KINA and 910kina.com) Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium, GEHA Field, Kansas City, Mo&nbsp; 2 p.m. (<a href="http://910KINA.com">Listen on KINA</a> and <a href="https://99kg.live/#//">99.9FM KSKG</a>)

910KINA weekly sports schedule 10/16/23

The Southeast of Saline cross country teams continued asserting their dominance over the rest of the NCAA on Thursday, sweeping yet another league meet.

This marks the fifth straight league title for the Lady Trojans and the 7th for the Trojans, both by wide margins.

Each team finished well ahead of the next closest competition as the girls finished with 30 points, 43 ahead of second-place Sacred Heart, and the boys finished with 18, 67 ahead of Beloit-St. Johns.

Results can be found below with league teams shown in italics.

Girls Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 30 2. Sacred Heart- 73 3. Norton- 105 4. Minneapolis- 118 5. Osborne- 121 6. Republic County- 123 7. Smith Center- 141 8. Beloit-St. Johns- 165

SE of Saline Individual Results (Overall/League) 4th/2nd: Regan Duran (21:40) 5th/3rd: Anna Jackson (21:52) 6th/4th: Abby Commerford (22:00) 7th/5th: Piper Brown (22:05) 8th/6th: Cali Augustine (22:07)

Boys Team Results 1 SE of Saline- 15 2 Beloit St. Johns- 82 3 Norton- 95 4 Minneapolis- 118 5 Hays TMP- 130 6 Smith Center- 145 7 Rock Hills- 164 8 Sacred Heart- 181

SE of Saline Individual Results (Overall/League) 1st/1st: Brayden Walker (17:20) 2nd/2nd: Jacob Bircher (17:26) 3rd/3rd: Levi Allen (17:32) 4th/4th: Cayden Walker (17:35) 6th/7th: Ben Grauerholz (18:06)

Photo courtesy of Byron Grauerholz

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697215856555.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here</figcaption>
 </figure>The Southeast of Saline cross country teams continued asserting their dominance over the rest of the NCAA on Thursday, sweeping yet another league meet.This marks the fifth straight league title for the Lady Trojans and the 7th for the Trojans, both by wide margins.Each team finished well ahead of the next closest competition as the girls finished with 30 points, 43 ahead of second-place Sacred Heart, and the boys finished with 18, 67 ahead of Beloit-St. Johns.Results can be found below with league teams shown in italics.Girls Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 30 2. Sacred Heart- 73 3. Norton- 105 4. Minneapolis- 118 5. Osborne- 121 6. Republic County- 123 7. Smith Center- 141 8. Beloit-St. Johns- 165SE of Saline Individual Results (Overall/League) 4th/2nd: Regan Duran (21:40) 5th/3rd: Anna Jackson (21:52) 6th/4th: Abby Commerford (22:00) 7th/5th: Piper Brown (22:05) 8th/6th: Cali Augustine (22:07)Boys Team Results 1 SE of Saline- 15 2 Beloit St. Johns- 82 3 Norton- 95 4 Minneapolis- 118 5 Hays TMP- 130 6 Smith Center- 145 7 Rock Hills- 164 8 Sacred Heart- 181SE of Saline Individual Results (Overall/League) 1st/1st: Brayden Walker (17:20) 2nd/2nd: Jacob Bircher (17:26) 3rd/3rd: Levi Allen (17:32) 4th/4th: Cayden Walker (17:35) 6th/7th: Ben Grauerholz (18:06)Photo courtesy of Byron Grauerholz

SES XC Sweeps Fifth Consecutive League Meet

Fourteen years ago, Southeast of Saline hired Mitch Gebhardt to lead their football program.

In the decade and change since, Coach Gebhardt has led his Trojans to ten playoff wins, eight league titles, four district championships, and two appearances in the 2A state quarterfinals, with a trip to the semis in 2022.

On Friday, the legendary head coach added another milestone to his already stellar resume, as a convincing 60-7 victory over Lyons marks the 100th win of his time in Gypsum.

“It takes a lot of people to make this thing work and my assistant coaches are unreal,” Gebhardt said. “This staff has been together for nine years and everyone that’s been a part of this has been so great. I’d also like to thank the Southeast of Saline community for everything they do, this is a great place to be. All of my kids are going to go all the way through school here, and I’m proud of that.”

From the beginning, this game was never in doubt, as the Trojans followed a 94-point victory over the Lions in 2022 with a 53-point victory in 2023.

Southeast scored 24 points in the first quarter, and 29 more in the second, allowing their second and third-stringers to close out the game and get some experience under the Friday night lights.

“I thought we played well in the first half,” Gebhardt said. “Our offense moved the ball well, we ran the ball well and Dan threw it well. We had a few lapses defensively but we got to play everybody tonight and that’s a pretty good deal.”

Nathan Friesen headlined the Trojan attack, posting yet another 100+ yard, four-touchdown game, made all the more impressive by the fact that all of that work came in just the first two quarters.

With Ellsworth handling their business against Halstead tonight (21-0), the stage is set for yet another battle of undefeateds in week eight, as the Trojans and Bearcats get set to fight for a league, and district title in Ellsworth next Friday.

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 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here</figcaption>
 </figure>Fourteen years ago, Southeast of Saline hired Mitch Gebhardt to lead their football program.The rest is history.In the decade and change since, Coach Gebhardt has led his Trojans to ten playoff wins, eight league titles, four district championships, and two appearances in the 2A state quarterfinals, with a trip to the semis in 2022.On Friday, the legendary head coach added another milestone to his already stellar resume, as a convincing 60-7 victory over Lyons marks the 100th win of his time in Gypsum.“It takes a lot of people to make this thing work and my assistant coaches are unreal,” Gebhardt said. “This staff has been together for nine years and everyone that’s been a part of this has been so great. I’d also like to thank the Southeast of Saline community for everything they do, this is a great place to be. All of my kids are going to go all the way through school here, and I’m proud of that.”From the beginning, this game was never in doubt, as the Trojans followed a 94-point victory over the Lions in 2022 with a 53-point victory in 2023.Southeast scored 24 points in the first quarter, and 29 more in the second, allowing their second and third-stringers to close out the game and get some experience under the Friday night lights.“I thought we played well in the first half,” Gebhardt said. “Our offense moved the ball well, we ran the ball well and Dan threw it well. We had a few lapses defensively but we got to play everybody tonight and that’s a pretty good deal.”Nathan Friesen headlined the Trojan attack, posting yet another 100+ yard, four-touchdown game, made all the more impressive by the fact that all of that work came in just the first two quarters.With Ellsworth handling their business against Halstead tonight (21-0), the stage is set for yet another battle of undefeateds in week eight, as the Trojans and Bearcats get set to fight for a league, and district title in Ellsworth next Friday.

Gebhardt Collects 100th win in Gypsum as Trojans Roll Lyons 60-7

After two weeks away from home, the Southeast of Saline football team (6-0), still ranked as the #4 squad in Class 2A, will return to Gypsum to square off with the winless Lyons Lions (0-6).

The Trojans come into this game fresh off of a convincing 46-14 win over Hillsboro despite suffering five turnovers in an otherwise comfortable victory.

“We dealt with some adversity in that game and those turnovers put our defense in some bad spots but we kept playing hard,” SES head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “The defense only gave up one touchdown and that’s big against a team that throws the ball as good as they do.”

Now, SES gets a brief respite in the midst of a stretch that sees them play three of their final four games on the road, and will have the opportunity to celebrate senior night against a team they manhandled a season ago.

“It’s always great to play at home,” Gebhardt said. “We have great fans, we’re comfortable here and it’s always good to play in front of them. We did a good job of handling those road games but now we get to be back in Gypsum.”

In their 2022 matchup with the Lions, the Trojans led 46-0 after the first quarter, 74-0 at the half, and 94-0 when all was said and done, without the aid of a single starter throughout the second half.

This year could bring more of the same, as Lyons has stumbled out of the gates to an 0-6 record, holding a point differential of -282 with just two games remaining in their season.

The Lions have struggled mightily on both sides of the ball, allowing the most points (49), and the fifth most yards (343) per game of any team in Class 2A, while also contributing the fewest points (2), and yards (84) on average.

Worse yet has been Lyons run game, which has gone in reverse this season to the tune of -41 net yards on the season.

Despite all of this, Southeast will prepare for this contest just like any other, refusing to sacrifice their ideals regardless of the opponent in front of them.

“We’re going to have to play good team defense against them and we want to continue operating effectively no matter what they throw at us because they change up what they do quite a bit,” Gebhardt said. “We have to be locked in when the game starts. It’s senior night for us and we want to play at our highest level throughout the game.”

Kickoff between the Trojans and Lions is set for 7:00 at “The Fritz” and as always the game can be heard on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM), or streamed with live audio and video on the Salina Post <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n0RhMy4LcY">HERE</a>.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694792827171.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home-field advantage starts here!" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home-field advantage starts here!</figcaption>
 </figure>After two weeks away from home, the Southeast of Saline football team (6-0), still ranked as the #4 squad in Class 2A, will return to Gypsum to square off with the winless Lyons Lions (0-6).The Trojans come into this game fresh off of a convincing 46-14 win over Hillsboro despite suffering five turnovers in an otherwise comfortable victory.“We dealt with some adversity in that game and those turnovers put our defense in some bad spots but we kept playing hard,” SES head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “The defense only gave up one touchdown and that’s big against a team that throws the ball as good as they do.”Now, SES gets a brief respite in the midst of a stretch that sees them play three of their final four games on the road, and will have the opportunity to celebrate senior night against a team they manhandled a season ago.“It’s always great to play at home,” Gebhardt said. “We have great fans, we’re comfortable here and it’s always good to play in front of them. We did a good job of handling those road games but now we get to be back in Gypsum.”In their 2022 matchup with the Lions, the Trojans led 46-0 after the first quarter, 74-0 at the half, and 94-0 when all was said and done, without the aid of a single starter throughout the second half.This year could bring more of the same, as Lyons has stumbled out of the gates to an 0-6 record, holding a point differential of -282 with just two games remaining in their season.The Lions have struggled mightily on both sides of the ball, allowing the most points (49), and the fifth most yards (343) per game of any team in Class 2A, while also contributing the fewest points (2), and yards (84) on average.Worse yet has been Lyons run game, which has gone in reverse this season to the tune of -41 net yards on the season.Despite all of this, Southeast will prepare for this contest just like any other, refusing to sacrifice their ideals regardless of the opponent in front of them.“We’re going to have to play good team defense against them and we want to continue operating effectively no matter what they throw at us because they change up what they do quite a bit,” Gebhardt said. “We have to be locked in when the game starts. It’s senior night for us and we want to play at our highest level throughout the game.”Kickoff between the Trojans and Lions is set for 7:00 at “The Fritz” and as always the game can be heard on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM), or streamed with live audio and video on the Salina Post <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n0RhMy4LcY">HERE</a>.

Trojans Return Home for Senior Night as Heavy Favorites

Over the last 22 years, the Ellsworth volleyball program, like many across the state, has changed and shifted with the times.

These last two decades have produced a myriad of results for the Bearcats, from difficult seasons to playoff pushes and everything in between; but through all the highs and lows, one woman has been there to see it all.

Amy Johnson became just the second head volleyball coach in program history back in 2001, and never looked back, leading a program that emphasizes a family atmosphere, and excellence in the classroom as well as on the court.

Earlier this season, Johnson earned her 400th career win, an astonishing accomplishment for any coach at any level, but rather than bask in the spotlight, the legendary coach immediately shifted the attention to all those who have supported her throughout this journey.

“I’ve just been blessed with really great kids over the years who were willing to put in effort and time even in tough seasons where the wins didn’t come as quickly,” Johnson said. “400 doesn’t happen if you’re not surrounded by great people, and we have been in our assistants, in our junior high coaches, and in this Ellsworth community.”

Johnson is known for far more than just her work on the court, and everyone from parents to administrators, to fellow teachers, are glad to have her on their team.

“Amy is a strong leader and she’s a strong voice in our building both as a coach and an educator,” Ellsworth AD Ron Davis said. “She understands the importance of building relationships and her kids know that day in and day out she’s going to be there for them.”

When asked what her fondest memory of coaching at Ellsworth was, Johnson’s mind never rested on any of those 400+ wins, but rather on the impact she left on, and the relationships she still maintains with her former players.

“When those kiddos come back after being gone for a long time that means so much to me,” she said. “It’s always great when they still call you “coach” or invite you to weddings and seeing them move on and make lives of their own reminds you that you really do make a difference.”

For some coaches, it really is all about wins and losses; but for Johnson, it always has, and always will be about so much more than that.

“Kids nowadays have so many pressures, even more than what I remember having,” Johnson said. “They’re students first but it’s important to support them in all of their walks of life. The kids really do make every moment of my job awesome. You put your whole heart and soul into them you want to help teach them lessons that are bigger than volleyball.”

Not only has Johnson’s impact been felt by those within the Ellsworth community, it’s also been acknowledged by those she’s coached against, including former Southeast of Saline head coach Nathalea Stephenson.

“I’ve known Amy for a long time,” Stephenson said. “She does an excellent job with the girls, and she has a real love for the game. When her players leave that program, they know that they can call her if they ever need her. You can tell how much she really cares about those kids when you see how excited she gets when she sees them later down the road.”

With the sub-state tournament fast approaching, the Bearcats will be gearing up to make another postseason push, but win or lose, the program Johnson and her hardworking staff have built here will continue to serve the students of Ellsworth for generations to come.

“The volleyball community is very welcoming and supportive,” Johnson said. “It’s not easy to stick it out for four years, especially with how much these kiddos have going on in their lives, but I love seeing the growth of my players not just as athletes but as strong young women.”

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694792827171.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home field advantage starts here!" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home field advantage starts here!</figcaption>
 </figure>Over the last 22 years, the Ellsworth volleyball program, like many across the state, has changed and shifted with the times.These last two decades have produced a myriad of results for the Bearcats, from difficult seasons to playoff pushes and everything in between; but through all the highs and lows, one woman has been there to see it all.Amy Johnson became just the second head volleyball coach in program history back in 2001, and never looked back, leading a program that emphasizes a family atmosphere, and excellence in the classroom as well as on the court.Earlier this season, Johnson earned her 400th career win, an astonishing accomplishment for any coach at any level, but rather than bask in the spotlight, the legendary coach immediately shifted the attention to all those who have supported her throughout this journey.“I’ve just been blessed with really great kids over the years who were willing to put in effort and time even in tough seasons where the wins didn’t come as quickly,” Johnson said. “400 doesn’t happen if you’re not surrounded by great people, and we have been in our assistants, in our junior high coaches, and in this Ellsworth community.”Johnson is known for far more than just her work on the court, and everyone from parents to administrators, to fellow teachers, are glad to have her on their team.“Amy is a strong leader and she’s a strong voice in our building both as a coach and an educator,” Ellsworth AD Ron Davis said. “She understands the importance of building relationships and her kids know that day in and day out she’s going to be there for them.”When asked what her fondest memory of coaching at Ellsworth was, Johnson’s mind never rested on any of those 400+ wins, but rather on the impact she left on, and the relationships she still maintains with her former players.“When those kiddos come back after being gone for a long time that means so much to me,” she said. “It’s always great when they still call you “coach” or invite you to weddings and seeing them move on and make lives of their own reminds you that you really do make a difference.”For some coaches, it really is all about wins and losses; but for Johnson, it always has, and always will be about so much more than that.“Kids nowadays have so many pressures, even more than what I remember having,” Johnson said. “They’re students first but it’s important to support them in all of their walks of life. The kids really do make every moment of my job awesome. You put your whole heart and soul into them you want to help teach them lessons that are bigger than volleyball.”Not only has Johnson’s impact been felt by those within the Ellsworth community, it’s also been acknowledged by those she’s coached against, including former Southeast of Saline head coach Nathalea Stephenson.“I’ve known Amy for a long time,” Stephenson said. “She does an excellent job with the girls, and she has a real love for the game. When her players leave that program, they know that they can call her if they ever need her. You can tell how much she really cares about those kids when you see how excited she gets when she sees them later down the road.”With the sub-state tournament fast approaching, the Bearcats will be gearing up to make another postseason push, but win or lose, the program Johnson and her hardworking staff have built here will continue to serve the students of Ellsworth for generations to come.“The volleyball community is very welcoming and supportive,” Johnson said. “It’s not easy to stick it out for four years, especially with how much these kiddos have going on in their lives, but I love seeing the growth of my players not just as athletes but as strong young women.”

Amy Johnson: A Legacy Beyond Wins and Losses

The Southeast of Saline cross country teams came away with yet another clean sweep over the weekend, dominating this year's Riley County Invitational.

On the boy's side, five of the first six runners to cross the line, including the whole top four donned the purple and white, while the girl's team took home four of the top ten spots.

You can find full results from this meet below!

Girls Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 28 2. Clay Center- 45 3. Riley County- 78 4. Centralia- 111 5. Clifton-Clyde- 132 6. Beloit-St. Johns- 145 7. Axtell- 177

Individual SES Results 4 Piper Brown (20:45.92) 6 Breckyn Alderson (20:55.46) 9 Abby Commerford (21:02.91) 10 Regan Duran (21:99.99) 14 Cali Augustine (21:36.95)

Boys Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 16 2. Riley County- 93 3. Beloit St. Johns- 103 4. Rock Creek- 104 5. Clay Center- 121 6. Axtell- 146 T7. Clifton-Clyde- 224 T7. Washington County- 234 T7. Flinthills Christian- 234 10. Wabaunsee- 245 11. Centralia- 267

Individual SES Results 1. Brayden Walker (16:17.90) 2. Levi Allen (16:25.30) 3. Cayden Walker (16:27.88) 4. Jacob Bircher (17:09.94) 6. Ben Grauerholz (17:39.52)

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694792827171.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home-field advantage begins here!" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home-field advantage begins here!</figcaption>
 </figure>The Southeast of Saline cross country teams came away with yet another clean sweep over the weekend, dominating this year's Riley County Invitational.On the boy's side, five of the first six runners to cross the line, including the whole top four donned the purple and white, while the girl's team took home four of the top ten spots.You can find full results from this meet below!Girls Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 28 2. Clay Center- 45 3. Riley County- 78 4. Centralia- 111 5. Clifton-Clyde- 132 6. Beloit-St. Johns- 145 7. Axtell- 177Individual SES Results 4 Piper Brown (20:45.92) 6 Breckyn Alderson (20:55.46) 9 Abby Commerford (21:02.91) 10 Regan Duran (21:99.99) 14 Cali Augustine (21:36.95)Boys Team Results 1. SE of Saline- 16 2. Riley County- 93 3. Beloit St. Johns- 103 4. Rock Creek- 104 5. Clay Center- 121 6. Axtell- 146 T7. Clifton-Clyde- 224 T7. Washington County- 234 T7. Flinthills Christian- 234 10. Wabaunsee- 245 11. Centralia- 267Individual SES Results 1. Brayden Walker (16:17.90) 2. Levi Allen (16:25.30) 3. Cayden Walker (16:27.88) 4. Jacob Bircher (17:09.94) 6. Ben Grauerholz (17:39.52)

Trojan XC Sweeps Riley County Invitational

Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Coachs Show 6 p.m. (Listen on KINA and <a href="http://910kina.com">910kina.com</a>)

Chiefs Kingdom Show 7 p.m. (Listen on KINA and<a href="http://910kina.com"> 910kina.com</a>)

Kansas City Chiefs VS Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium, GEHA Field, Kansas City, Mo 6 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA</a> and KSKG)

Kpreps Kansas Pregame Show 6 p.m. (Listen on KINA and <a href="http://910kina.com">910kina.com</a>)

Southeast of Saline Trojans Football Pregame Show 6:30 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA </a>or Watch and Listen Live on Salina Post)

Southeast of Saline Trojans VS Lyons Lions Football at Steve Fritz Field, Gypsum, Ks 7 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA</a> or Watch and Listen Live on Salina Post)

Sacred Heart Knights VS Smith Center Redmen Football at Smith Center Junior/Senior High School, Smith Center, Ks  7 p.m.  (Watch and Listen on Salina Post)

KIN Scoreboard Show 10 p.m.&nbsp; (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

MRN Nascar Live 8 a.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes Football Pregame Show 12pm. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes VS Avila University Eagles Football at Avila University, Kansas City, Mo 1 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

PRN The Pit Reporters 9am. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

PRN South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nv 12:30 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

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 </figure><h2>Monday</h2>Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes Coachs Show 6 p.m. (Listen on KINA and <a href="http://910kina.com">910kina.com</a>) Chiefs Kingdom Show 7 p.m. (Listen on KINA and<a href="http://910kina.com"> 910kina.com</a>) <h2>Thursday</h2>Kansas City Chiefs VS Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium, GEHA Field, Kansas City, Mo 6 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA</a> and KSKG)<h2>Friday</h2>Kpreps Kansas Pregame Show 6 p.m. (Listen on KINA and <a href="http://910kina.com">910kina.com</a>) Southeast of Saline Trojans Football Pregame Show 6:30 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA </a>or Watch and Listen Live on Salina Post)Southeast of Saline Trojans VS Lyons Lions Football at Steve Fritz Field, Gypsum, Ks 7 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA</a> or Watch and Listen Live on Salina Post)Sacred Heart Knights VS Smith Center Redmen Football at Smith Center Junior/Senior High School, Smith Center, Ks 7 p.m. (Watch and Listen on Salina Post)KIN Scoreboard Show 10 p.m.&nbsp; (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>) <h2>Saturday </h2>MRN Nascar Live 8 a.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>) Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes Football Pregame Show 12pm. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes VS Avila University Eagles Football at Avila University, Kansas City, Mo 1 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)<h2>Sunday</h2>PRN The Pit Reporters 9am. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>) PRN South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nv 12:30 p.m. (<a href="http://910kina.com">Listen on KINA and 910kina.com</a>)

KINA Weekly Sports Schedule 

All season long, people have waited for Southeast of Saline to get careless on a Friday night, and this week, many thought that wish might be granted.

The Trojans turned the ball over five times, losing four fumbles and an interception, with four of those miscues coming in the red zone against the top passing offense in Class 2A.

While the victory will go down as a definitive one for Southeast, the Trojans know they will need to tighten things up down the stretch in order to contend with some of the bigger opponents ahead.

“It’s a win in district, that’s what you want to accomplish,” SES head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “But we turned the ball over way too much and we had way too many penalties. I feel like we got that 22-point lead out of the gate and we had spurts after that where we played well but we can’t play like this just because we’re up.”

Despite the struggles with ball security, it was still an excellent day for the Trojan offense as a whole, as Danny Kejr carried the ball for 246 yards and two TDs, perfectly complimenting Nathan Friesen, who tacked on 159 yards and four scores on the ground.

The Southeast defense held up their end of the bargain too, sacking the Hillsboro quarterback twice and holding one of the most potent passing attacks in Class 2A to just 140 yards through the air.

“I thought our lines both played well tonight,” Gebhardt said. “Our O-Line did a good job of opening up holes and giving Danny time to throw and our defensive line chased the quarterback well.”

Southeast will return to Gypsum next week for one final regular-season home game when they play host to the 0-6 Lyons Lions.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694792827171.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home-field advantage starts here!" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home-field advantage starts here!</figcaption>
 </figure>All season long, people have waited for Southeast of Saline to get careless on a Friday night, and this week, many thought that wish might be granted.The Trojans turned the ball over five times, losing four fumbles and an interception, with four of those miscues coming in the red zone against the top passing offense in Class 2A.They won 46-14.While the victory will go down as a definitive one for Southeast, the Trojans know they will need to tighten things up down the stretch in order to contend with some of the bigger opponents ahead.“It’s a win in district, that’s what you want to accomplish,” SES head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “But we turned the ball over way too much and we had way too many penalties. I feel like we got that 22-point lead out of the gate and we had spurts after that where we played well but we can’t play like this just because we’re up.”Despite the struggles with ball security, it was still an excellent day for the Trojan offense as a whole, as Danny Kejr carried the ball for 246 yards and two TDs, perfectly complimenting Nathan Friesen, who tacked on 159 yards and four scores on the ground.The Southeast defense held up their end of the bargain too, sacking the Hillsboro quarterback twice and holding one of the most potent passing attacks in Class 2A to just 140 yards through the air.“I thought our lines both played well tonight,” Gebhardt said. “Our O-Line did a good job of opening up holes and giving Danny time to throw and our defensive line chased the quarterback well.”Southeast will return to Gypsum next week for one final regular-season home game when they play host to the 0-6 Lyons Lions.

Trojans Throttle Hillsboro Despite Five Turnovers

Information provided by the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/oct6th_tornadoes">National Weather Service Wichita</a>

On this day back in 2016, an unseasonably warm, moist airmass was in place across the southern and central Plains on Thursday, Oct. 6. 

Storms developed along a cold front that surged east across the state. A supercell thunderstorm developed along this feature and produced two tornadoes in eastern Saline County.

The first tornado to touch down that day did so at 4:14 p.m. just north of East Mentor Road in southeast Saline County, where it destroyed a barn and some trees.

The EF-2 twister reached windspeeds of 112 mph and traveled for a quarter of a mile. There were no recorded injuries or deaths.

A second tornado touched down shortly after at 4:20 p.m. just east of Salina near the town of Solomon. It destroyed a manufactured home in the countryside, lifting it off its foundation and spreading debris.

This EF-3 tornado reached estimated windspeeds of 140 mph, stretching its path to more than six miles when it traveled from south of East Magnolia Road to north of East Country Club Road.

There were no deaths or injuries during this tornadic event.&nbsp;

In addition to the tornadoes, numerous storms resulted in very heavy rain across mainly southeast Kansas, causing flash flooding and river flooding. Several water rescues were performed, along with flooded homes in Allen County.&nbsp;

To learn more about the storms on Oct. 6, 2016, visit the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/oct6th_tornadoes">National Weather Service Wichta website</a>.

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trooper Herman caught a glimpse of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tornado?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tornado</a> by Solomon! <a href="https://t.co/FZkDl1iRVM">pic.twitter.com/FZkDl1iRVM</a>&mdash; Trooper Tod (@TrooperTodKHP) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrooperTodKHP/status/784149738371153920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Information provided by the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/oct6th_tornadoes">National Weather Service Wichita</a>On this day back in 2016, an unseasonably warm, moist airmass was in place across the southern and central Plains on Thursday, Oct. 6. Storms developed along a cold front that surged east across the state. A supercell thunderstorm developed along this feature and produced two tornadoes in eastern Saline County.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696614598209.jpeg" alt="Courtesy National Weather Service Wichita" />
 <figcaption>Courtesy National Weather Service Wichita</figcaption>
 </figure>The first tornado to touch down that day did so at 4:14 p.m. just north of East Mentor Road in southeast Saline County, where it destroyed a barn and some trees.The EF-2 twister reached windspeeds of 112 mph and traveled for a quarter of a mile. There were no recorded injuries or deaths.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m10!1m8!1m3!1d4279.834600649879!2d-97.51085209912823!3d38.7429336078942!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1696614416129!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696615225207.jpeg" alt="Damage by an EF-2 Tornado in southeast Saline County on Oct. 6, 2016. Photo Courtesy NWS Damage Survey" />
 <figcaption>Damage by an EF-2 Tornado in southeast Saline County on Oct. 6, 2016. Photo Courtesy NWS Damage Survey</figcaption>
 </figure>A second tornado touched down shortly after at 4:20 p.m. just east of Salina near the town of Solomon. It destroyed a manufactured home in the countryside, lifting it off its foundation and spreading debris.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696609177159.png" alt="Oct. 6, 2016, tornado radar imagery near Solomon, KS. Courtesy NWS Radar Imagery" />
 <figcaption>Oct. 6, 2016, tornado radar imagery near Solomon, KS. Courtesy NWS Radar Imagery</figcaption>
 </figure>This EF-3 tornado reached estimated windspeeds of 140 mph, stretching its path to more than six miles when it traveled from south of East Magnolia Road to north of East Country Club Road.There were no deaths or injuries during this tornadic event.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1696615400593.jpeg" alt="Tornado damage caused by an EF-3 tornado on Oct. 6, 2016 in east Saline County. Photo Courtesy NWS Damage Survey" />
 <figcaption>Tornado damage caused by an EF-3 tornado on Oct. 6, 2016 in east Saline County. Photo Courtesy NWS Damage Survey</figcaption>
 </figure>In addition to the tornadoes, numerous storms resulted in very heavy rain across mainly southeast Kansas, causing flash flooding and river flooding. Several water rescues were performed, along with flooded homes in Allen County.&nbsp;To learn more about the storms on Oct. 6, 2016, visit the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/oct6th_tornadoes">National Weather Service Wichta website</a>.

This Day in Weather History — Fall tornadoes hit Saline County

Fresh off a monumental 22-17 win over a 3A power in Clay Center, the Southeast of Saline Trojans will be on the road once again this week, squaring off with a vastly improved Hillsboro squad.

Southeast (5-0) enters this contest still ranked as the #4 team in 2A while the Trojans of Hillsboro come in at 3-2, having just picked up a big win of their own over Halstead.

With perhaps their biggest regular season hurdle already out of the way, confidence is at an all-time high in Gypsum, and SES will be eager to take that confidence back on the road this Friday.

“We beat a very good football team in Clay Center and we had to go through some adversity in that game,” Trojan head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “Momentum was on their side but our guys took it back and a win like that boosts our confidence. Our kids understand how good they were and to beat a team like that is great for us.”

Much like their week one opponent in Rock Creek, Hillsboro isn’t afraid to throw the ball around, and with senior quarterback Dawson Boldt at the helm, currently own the top passing offense in Class 2A (233 yds/g).

“Hillsboro has a lot of athletes all over the field,” Gebhardt said. “They’ve got good receivers, their quarterback does a good job of spreading it out and they have a back that runs hard. They also have an athletic, physical defense and they’re a good, all-around football team.”

To limit the playmaking ability of Boldt, the Trojan defense, a unit that allows the 5th fewest points in Class 2A (7.2/g), will need to be disruptive in the backfield once again, which could present opportunities for a team with 11 sacks already.

“We have to put pressure on the quarterback, he can really scramble around and extend plays and we have to make sure he’s uneasy when he’s throwing the football,” he said. “We also need to slow down their run game and offensively we need to make sure we’re picking up those first downs and scoring when we need to.”

This game will present SES with an opportunity to inch one step closer to another district title, as things are shaping up for another district championship game with Ellsworth in week eight.

The Trojans and Bearcats are the last two undefeated teams standing in District 5 and each will be favored in their two remaining matchups before they meet in the regular-season finale.

Kickoff between these two Trojan teams is scheduled for 7:00 in Hillsboro and as always the game can be heard on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM) or streamed with live audio and video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrroxnX-S2Y">HERE</a> on the Salina Post.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694792827171.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home field advantage starts here!" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home field advantage starts here!</figcaption>
 </figure>Fresh off a monumental 22-17 win over a 3A power in Clay Center, the Southeast of Saline Trojans will be on the road once again this week, squaring off with a vastly improved Hillsboro squad.Southeast (5-0) enters this contest still ranked as the #4 team in 2A while the Trojans of Hillsboro come in at 3-2, having just picked up a big win of their own over Halstead.With perhaps their biggest regular season hurdle already out of the way, confidence is at an all-time high in Gypsum, and SES will be eager to take that confidence back on the road this Friday.“We beat a very good football team in Clay Center and we had to go through some adversity in that game,” Trojan head coach Mitch Gebhardt said. “Momentum was on their side but our guys took it back and a win like that boosts our confidence. Our kids understand how good they were and to beat a team like that is great for us.”Much like their week one opponent in Rock Creek, Hillsboro isn’t afraid to throw the ball around, and with senior quarterback Dawson Boldt at the helm, currently own the top passing offense in Class 2A (233 yds/g).“Hillsboro has a lot of athletes all over the field,” Gebhardt said. “They’ve got good receivers, their quarterback does a good job of spreading it out and they have a back that runs hard. They also have an athletic, physical defense and they’re a good, all-around football team.”To limit the playmaking ability of Boldt, the Trojan defense, a unit that allows the 5th fewest points in Class 2A (7.2/g), will need to be disruptive in the backfield once again, which could present opportunities for a team with 11 sacks already.“We have to put pressure on the quarterback, he can really scramble around and extend plays and we have to make sure he’s uneasy when he’s throwing the football,” he said. “We also need to slow down their run game and offensively we need to make sure we’re picking up those first downs and scoring when we need to.”This game will present SES with an opportunity to inch one step closer to another district title, as things are shaping up for another district championship game with Ellsworth in week eight.The Trojans and Bearcats are the last two undefeated teams standing in District 5 and each will be favored in their two remaining matchups before they meet in the regular-season finale.Kickoff between these two Trojan teams is scheduled for 7:00 in Hillsboro and as always the game can be heard on KINA (910 AM or 107.5 FM) or streamed with live audio and video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrroxnX-S2Y">HERE</a> on the Salina Post.

4th-Ranked SES travels to Hillsboro for Trojan Showdown

After getting over the .500 hump in 2022, the Minneapolis Lions entered this season with high expectations, looking to take the next step as a program.

While their first five games have gone the same way they did a season ago, the Lions have undoubtedly seen improvement as this year’s 3-2 unit enters the home stretch of the season with a point differential (+66) 40 points higher than that of 2022.

The resiliency of this group is something special,” Lions head coach Tom Flax said. “We have a challenging schedule and how they have handled preparation for each team has gotten better each week.”

That aforementioned schedule includes three of Class 2A’s top five teams according to Kpreps, as Minneapolis has gone toe to toe with #4 Southeast of Saline (5-0), #2 Sabetha (5-0), and in a few weeks, the reigning champs in #1 Nemaha Central (5-0).

Despite this gauntlet of a schedule, the Lions haven’t been content to just appear competitive, and will look to use these contests to prop themselves up for what they hope will be a real postseason run.

After playing Sabetha our guys realized that we can line up against anyone and put ourselves in position to win,” Flax said. “We want to be able to host the first round of playoffs and in order to do that we have to knock off Nemaha and also a very good Riley County team. If we can put complete games together down the stretch then we can put ourselves in position to host in the first round.”

The Lions continue to follow the lead of first-year quarterback Owen Just, who is completing over 60% of his passes with over 750 yards of total offense and eight touchdowns.

Minneapolis has also gotten a boost from senior tailback Braylon Smith, who has added another 300 yards and eight more scores on the ground alone.

The one achilles heel of this year’s Lions has been in the turnover column, where the team has surrendered seven interceptions and a pair of fumbles, but where the defense has forced 12 turnovers of their own.

If this unit can clean up the unforced errors, they could be well on their way to the kind of run they’ll seek to make come November.

“We have to continue to create takeaways and limit our turnovers,” Flax said. “We have to be better at ball security down the stretch if we want to make a run the rest of the season into the postseason.”

The Lions will be back on the gridiron this Friday when they welcome in the defending 2A champs in Nemaha Central at 7 pm.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694792827171.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home-field advantage starts here!" />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine: Your home-field advantage starts here!</figcaption>
 </figure>After getting over the .500 hump in 2022, the Minneapolis Lions entered this season with high expectations, looking to take the next step as a program.While their first five games have gone the same way they did a season ago, the Lions have undoubtedly seen improvement as this year’s 3-2 unit enters the home stretch of the season with a point differential (+66) 40 points higher than that of 2022.The resiliency of this group is something special,” Lions head coach Tom Flax said. “We have a challenging schedule and how they have handled preparation for each team has gotten better each week.”That aforementioned schedule includes three of Class 2A’s top five teams according to Kpreps, as Minneapolis has gone toe to toe with #4 Southeast of Saline (5-0), #2 Sabetha (5-0), and in a few weeks, the reigning champs in #1 Nemaha Central (5-0).Despite this gauntlet of a schedule, the Lions haven’t been content to just appear competitive, and will look to use these contests to prop themselves up for what they hope will be a real postseason run.After playing Sabetha our guys realized that we can line up against anyone and put ourselves in position to win,” Flax said. “We want to be able to host the first round of playoffs and in order to do that we have to knock off Nemaha and also a very good Riley County team. If we can put complete games together down the stretch then we can put ourselves in position to host in the first round.”The Lions continue to follow the lead of first-year quarterback Owen Just, who is completing over 60% of his passes with over 750 yards of total offense and eight touchdowns.Minneapolis has also gotten a boost from senior tailback Braylon Smith, who has added another 300 yards and eight more scores on the ground alone.The one achilles heel of this year’s Lions has been in the turnover column, where the team has surrendered seven interceptions and a pair of fumbles, but where the defense has forced 12 turnovers of their own.If this unit can clean up the unforced errors, they could be well on their way to the kind of run they’ll seek to make come November.“We have to continue to create takeaways and limit our turnovers,” Flax said. “We have to be better at ball security down the stretch if we want to make a run the rest of the season into the postseason.”The Lions will be back on the gridiron this Friday when they welcome in the defending 2A champs in Nemaha Central at 7 pm.