Buhler 53,&nbsp;McPherson 50 Mulvane 49, Pratt 45

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🏀 Tuesday's KSHSAA sub-state basketball scores

The Big 12 Conference released it's postseason all-conference selections for women's basketball on Tuesday afternoon.

Kansas forward Jaliya Davis delivered one of the most dominant freshman seasons in conference history, earning unanimous Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors. The Overland Park native averaged 21.0 points per game, the highest scoring average by a freshman nationally this season and the only Power Conference freshman to eclipse 20 points per game. Davis also won nine consecutive Big 12 Freshman of the Week awards, the most by any Power Conference freshman all-time. She becomes the first Jayhawk to win Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

Davis was also named to the All-Big 12 First Team, joined by teammate S’Mya Nichols, giving Kansas two First Team selections. The Jayhawks were one of just three programs to place multiple players on the top team.

Kansas State was represented on the All-Big 12 Third Team by senior guard Tess Heal, while Taryn Sides earned Honorable Mention recognition. The Wildcats continue to maintain a presence among the league’s top individual performers as they prepare for postseason play.

League-wide, TCU’s Olivia Miles was named Big 12 Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year after guiding the Horned Frogs to a second straight regular-season conference title. West Virginia’s Jordan Harrison was selected Defensive Player of the Year, Texas Tech’s Snudda Collins earned Sixth Player of the Year, Iowa State’s Arianna Jackson was Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Texas Tech’s Krista Gerlich was voted Coach of the Year.

The awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own players.

The 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center March 4-8/9, with all 16 programs competing for the conference’s automatic NCAA Tournament berth.

2026 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 WBB Yearly Award Winners

Player of the Year: Olivia Miles, TCU, G, Gr.
Freshman of the Year: Jaliya Davis, Kansas, F *
Newcomer of the Year: Olivia Miles, TCU, G, Gr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Jordan Harrison, West Virginia, G, Sr.
Sixth Player of the Year: Snudda Collins, Texas Tech, G, Sr.
Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Arianna Jackson, Iowa State, G, Jr.
Coach of the Year: Krista Gerlich, Texas Tech

Taliah Scott, Baylor, G, R-So.
Delaney Gibb, BYU, G, So.
Jaliya Davis, Kansas, F, Fr.
S’Mya Nichols, Kansas, G, Jr.
Audi Crooks, Iowa State, C, Jr. *
Jada Williams, Iowa State, G, Jr.
Olivia Miles, TCU, G, Gr. *
Marta Suarez, TCU, F, Gr. *
Bailey Maupin, Texas Tech, G, Sr.
Jordan Harrison, West Virginia, G, Sr.

Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Baylor, F, Sr.
Jade Masogayo, Colorado, F, Sr.
Stailee Heard, Oklahoma State, G, Jr.
Snudda Collins, Texas Tech, G, Sr.
Lani White, Utah, G, Sr.

Gabby Elliott, Arizona State, G, Gr.
McKinna Brackens, Arizona State, F, Jr.
Mya Perry, Cincinnati, G, Sr.
Tess Heal, K-State, G, Sr.
Micah Gray, Oklahoma State, G, Sr.

Arizona: Noelani Cornfield
Baylor: Bella Fontleroy, Jana Van Gytenbeek
BYU: Olivia Hamlin
UCF: Khyala Ngodu
Colorado: Zyanna Walker, Desiree Wooten
K-State: Taryn Sides
Oklahoma State: Achol Akot, Jadyn Wooten
TCU: Donovyn Hunter
Texas Tech: Jalynn Bristow
West Virginia: Gia Cooke, Kierra Wheeler

Olivia Hamlin, BYU, G *
Caliyah DeVillasee, Cincinnati, G
Logyn Greer, Colorado, F
Jaliya Davis, Kansas, F *
LA Sneed, Utah, G

Bella Fontleroy, Baylor, F, Sr.
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Baylor, F, Sr.
Zyanna Walker, Colorado, G, Jr.
Donovyn Hunter, TCU, G, Jr.
Jordan Harrison, West Virginia, G, Sr. *

Players are sorted alphabetically by school.
Indicates unanimous selection.

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 </figure>The Big 12 Conference released it's postseason all-conference selections for women's basketball on Tuesday afternoon.Kansas forward Jaliya Davis delivered one of the most dominant freshman seasons in conference history, earning unanimous Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors. The Overland Park native averaged 21.0 points per game, the highest scoring average by a freshman nationally this season and the only Power Conference freshman to eclipse 20 points per game. Davis also won nine consecutive Big 12 Freshman of the Week awards, the most by any Power Conference freshman all-time. She becomes the first Jayhawk to win Big 12 Freshman of the Year.Davis was also named to the All-Big 12 First Team, joined by teammate S’Mya Nichols, giving Kansas two First Team selections. The Jayhawks were one of just three programs to place multiple players on the top team.Kansas State was represented on the All-Big 12 Third Team by senior guard Tess Heal, while Taryn Sides earned Honorable Mention recognition. The Wildcats continue to maintain a presence among the league’s top individual performers as they prepare for postseason play.League-wide, TCU’s Olivia Miles was named Big 12 Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year after guiding the Horned Frogs to a second straight regular-season conference title. West Virginia’s Jordan Harrison was selected Defensive Player of the Year, Texas Tech’s Snudda Collins earned Sixth Player of the Year, Iowa State’s Arianna Jackson was Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Texas Tech’s Krista Gerlich was voted Coach of the Year.The awards were voted on by the conference’s head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own players.The 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center March 4-8/9, with all 16 programs competing for the conference’s automatic NCAA Tournament berth.<h2>2026 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 WBB Yearly Award Winners</h2>Player of the Year: Olivia Miles, TCU, G, Gr.
Freshman of the Year: Jaliya Davis, Kansas, F *
Newcomer of the Year: Olivia Miles, TCU, G, Gr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Jordan Harrison, West Virginia, G, Sr.
Sixth Player of the Year: Snudda Collins, Texas Tech, G, Sr.
Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Arianna Jackson, Iowa State, G, Jr.
Coach of the Year: Krista Gerlich, Texas Tech<h2>All-Big 12 First Team</h2>Taliah Scott, Baylor, G, R-So.
Delaney Gibb, BYU, G, So.
Jaliya Davis, Kansas, F, Fr.
S’Mya Nichols, Kansas, G, Jr.
Audi Crooks, Iowa State, C, Jr. *
Jada Williams, Iowa State, G, Jr.
Olivia Miles, TCU, G, Gr. *
Marta Suarez, TCU, F, Gr. *
Bailey Maupin, Texas Tech, G, Sr.
Jordan Harrison, West Virginia, G, Sr.<h2>All-Big 12 Second Team</h2>Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Baylor, F, Sr.
Jade Masogayo, Colorado, F, Sr.
Stailee Heard, Oklahoma State, G, Jr.
Snudda Collins, Texas Tech, G, Sr.
Lani White, Utah, G, Sr.<h2>All-Big 12 Third Team</h2>Gabby Elliott, Arizona State, G, Gr.
McKinna Brackens, Arizona State, F, Jr.
Mya Perry, Cincinnati, G, Sr.
Tess Heal, K-State, G, Sr.
Micah Gray, Oklahoma State, G, Sr.<h2>Honorable Mention</h2>Arizona: Noelani Cornfield
Baylor: Bella Fontleroy, Jana Van Gytenbeek
BYU: Olivia Hamlin
UCF: Khyala Ngodu
Colorado: Zyanna Walker, Desiree Wooten
K-State: Taryn Sides
Oklahoma State: Achol Akot, Jadyn Wooten
TCU: Donovyn Hunter
Texas Tech: Jalynn Bristow
West Virginia: Gia Cooke, Kierra Wheeler<h2>All-Big 12 Freshman Team</h2>Olivia Hamlin, BYU, G *
Caliyah DeVillasee, Cincinnati, G
Logyn Greer, Colorado, F
Jaliya Davis, Kansas, F *
LA Sneed, Utah, G<h2>All-Big 12 Defensive Team</h2>Bella Fontleroy, Baylor, F, Sr.
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Baylor, F, Sr.
Zyanna Walker, Colorado, G, Jr.
Donovyn Hunter, TCU, G, Jr.
Jordan Harrison, West Virginia, G, Sr. *Players are sorted alphabetically by school.
Indicates unanimous selection.

🏀 Kansas’ Davis headlines All-Big 12 women’s basketball honors

🎧🏈 Chiefs releasing Jawaan Taylor; 🏀 Hutch High boys travel to Topeka West for sub-state

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🎧🏀 Dragon Talk with John Ontjes and Kyle Fisher

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals today announced they have signed outfielder&nbsp;Starling Marte&nbsp;to a one-year Major League contract. Marte will wear No. 0.

In a corresponding move,&nbsp;the Royals designated outfielder&nbsp;Dairon Blanco&nbsp;for assignment.

Marte, 37, has played 14 seasons in the Major Leagues with Pittsburgh (2012-19), Arizona (2020), Miami (2020-21), Oakland (2021) and the Mets (2022-25). He’s a career .285 hitter with a .781 OPS, and is one of only 19 players in Major League history —and the only active player —with at least 150 home runs and 350 stolen bases.

He is the Major League leader among active players in stolen bases (361), hit-by-pitches (166) and outfield assists (107), and his 55 career triples are tied with&nbsp;Mike Trout&nbsp;for the most among active players.

Marte was an All-Star with the Pirates in 2016 and with the Mets in 2022, and won a&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award in back-to-back seasons with Pittsburgh from 2015-16.

He’s played in 25 postseason games over six different seasons, including his most recent postseason appearance in 2024 with the Mets, when he hit .277 (13-for-47) and had 9 RBI in 13 games.

Last season with the Mets, Marte hit .270 (79-for-293) with a .745 OPS in 98 games, and made starts at designated hitter (66), left field (6) and right field (2). He hit just .220 (22-for-100) over his 1st 41 games but batted .295 (57-for-193) in his last 57 games.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kansas City RoyalsSURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals today announced they have signed outfielder&nbsp;Starling Marte&nbsp;to a one-year Major League contract. Marte will wear No. 0.In a corresponding move,&nbsp;the Royals designated outfielder&nbsp;Dairon Blanco&nbsp;for assignment.Marte, 37, has played 14 seasons in the Major Leagues with Pittsburgh (2012-19), Arizona (2020), Miami (2020-21), Oakland (2021) and the Mets (2022-25). He’s a career .285 hitter with a .781 OPS, and is one of only 19 players in Major League history —and the only active player —with at least 150 home runs and 350 stolen bases.He is the Major League leader among active players in stolen bases (361), hit-by-pitches (166) and outfield assists (107), and his 55 career triples are tied with&nbsp;Mike Trout&nbsp;for the most among active players.Marte was an All-Star with the Pirates in 2016 and with the Mets in 2022, and won a&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award in back-to-back seasons with Pittsburgh from 2015-16.He’s played in 25 postseason games over six different seasons, including his most recent postseason appearance in 2024 with the Mets, when he hit .277 (13-for-47) and had 9 RBI in 13 games.Last season with the Mets, Marte hit .270 (79-for-293) with a .745 OPS in 98 games, and made starts at designated hitter (66), left field (6) and right field (2). He hit just .220 (22-for-100) over his 1st 41 games but batted .295 (57-for-193) in his last 57 games.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Royals sign Starling Marte to one-year deal

The Kansas City Chiefs have told right tackle Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the NFL’s new league year begins March 11 unless a trade materializes, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Parting ways with Taylor will clear $20 million in salary cap space, allowing Kansas City to move under the cap ahead of the new league year. The decision is the latest in a series of financial moves by the Chiefs, who also cut veteran defensive end Mike Danna and reworked quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract last month.

The Chiefs could free up additional cap room by releasing linebacker Drue Tranquill and tight end Noah Gray, and by restructuring the contracts of defensive standout Chris Jones and center Creed Humphrey. Kansas City began the offseason more than $57 million over the salary cap.

Taylor, 28, had one season left on his four-year, $80 million contract. Signed as a free agent in 2023, he helped solidify the offensive line during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl run that season, when Kansas City became the first team in two decades to repeat as champions.

Although Taylor was effective in pass protection, penalties were an issue. He was flagged 49 times, with 41 accepted, over 45 games in a Chiefs uniform, the most among NFL linemen during that span.

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 </figure>The Kansas City Chiefs have told right tackle Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the NFL’s new league year begins March 11 unless a trade materializes, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.Parting ways with Taylor will clear $20 million in salary cap space, allowing Kansas City to move under the cap ahead of the new league year. The decision is the latest in a series of financial moves by the Chiefs, who also cut veteran defensive end Mike Danna and reworked quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract last month.The Chiefs could free up additional cap room by releasing linebacker Drue Tranquill and tight end Noah Gray, and by restructuring the contracts of defensive standout Chris Jones and center Creed Humphrey. Kansas City began the offseason more than $57 million over the salary cap.Taylor, 28, had one season left on his four-year, $80 million contract. Signed as a free agent in 2023, he helped solidify the offensive line during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl run that season, when Kansas City became the first team in two decades to repeat as champions.Although Taylor was effective in pass protection, penalties were an issue. He was flagged 49 times, with 41 accepted, over 45 games in a Chiefs uniform, the most among NFL linemen during that span.

🏈 Chiefs plan to release Jawaan Taylor in $20M cap move

🎧🏀 WSU wins fifth straight; 🏀 Dragon Talk finale this evening

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Hutch High Boys at Topeka West (Sub-State first round), 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW) K-State MBB vs. West Virginia, 6 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. tipoff (KHMY)

Hutch High Girls at Andover Central (Sub-State first round), 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW) HutchCC WBB/MBB at Fort Hays Tech NW, 6:15 p.m. pregame, 6:30 p.m. tipoff (KHUT)

HutchCC MBB at TBD (Region VI First Round), TBD (KHUT/KWBW) K-State MBB at KU, Noon pregame, 1 p.m. tipoff (KHMY)

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 </figure>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/ce/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KHMY2">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KHMY-FM (93.1)Click&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KHUT-FM (102.9)Click&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KWBW">HERE</a>&nbsp;to listen to KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5)<h2>Monday, March 2</h2>Dragon Talk, 6-7 p.m. (KWBW)<h2>Tuesday, March 3</h2>Hutch High Boys at Topeka West (Sub-State first round), 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW) K-State MBB vs. West Virginia, 6 p.m. pregame, 7 p.m. tipoff (KHMY)<h2>Wednesday, March 4</h2>Hutch High Girls at Andover Central (Sub-State first round), 5:45 p.m. pregame, 6 p.m. tipoff (KWBW) HutchCC WBB/MBB at Fort Hays Tech NW, 6:15 p.m. pregame, 6:30 p.m. tipoff (KHUT)<h2>Thursday, March 5</h2>No broadcast scheduled<h2>Friday, March 6</h2>No broadcast scheduled<h2>Saturday, March 7</h2>HutchCC MBB at TBD (Region VI First Round), TBD (KHUT/KWBW) K-State MBB at KU, Noon pregame, 1 p.m. tipoff (KHMY)<h2>Sunday, Feb. 29</h2>No broadcast scheduled

Eagle Media sports broadcast schedule for March 2-March 8

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kenyon Giles scored 28 points and Wichita State cruised to an 84-67 victory over UTSA on Sunday night.

Giles went 11 of 27 from the field (6 for 15 from 3-point range) for the Shockers (20-10, 12-5 American Conference). Dillon Battie added 13 points and six rebounds. Will Berg scored 10.

Jamir Simpson and Baboucarr Njie both finished with 21 points and seven rebounds to lead the Roadrunners (5-24, 1-16) in a fourth straight loss. Daniel Akitoby pitched in with 16 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks.

Wichita State took the lead with 16:01 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Battie had 12 points to guide the Shockers to a 41-29 advantage at the break. Wichita State pulled away with a 12-0 run in the second half.

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 </figure>SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kenyon Giles scored 28 points and Wichita State cruised to an 84-67 victory over UTSA on Sunday night.Giles went 11 of 27 from the field (6 for 15 from 3-point range) for the Shockers (20-10, 12-5 American Conference). Dillon Battie added 13 points and six rebounds. Will Berg scored 10.Jamir Simpson and Baboucarr Njie both finished with 21 points and seven rebounds to lead the Roadrunners (5-24, 1-16) in a fourth straight loss. Daniel Akitoby pitched in with 16 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks.Wichita State took the lead with 16:01 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Battie had 12 points to guide the Shockers to a 41-29 advantage at the break. Wichita State pulled away with a 12-0 run in the second half.

🏀 Kenyon Giles scores 28 to lead Wichita State over UTSA

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2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule

Game 1: No. 12 Kansas State vs. No. 13 Cincinnati – 11 a.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 2: No. 9 BYU vs. No. 16 Houston – 1:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 3: No. 10 Arizona State vs. No. 15 Arizona – 5:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 4: No. 11 Kansas vs. No. 14 UCF – 8 p.m. CT (ESPN+)

Game 5: No. 5 Texas Tech vs. Winner of Game 1 – 11 a.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 6: No. 8 Utah vs. Winner of Game 2 – 1:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 7: No. 7 Iowa State vs. Winner of Game 3 – 5:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 8: No. 6 Colorado vs. Winner of Game 4 – 8 p.m. CT (ESPN+)

Game 9: No. 4 Oklahoma State vs. Winner of Game 5 – 11 a.m. CT (ESPNU)
Game 10: No. 1 TCU vs. Winner of Game 6 – 1:30 p.m. CT (ESPNU)
Game 11: No. 2 West Virginia vs. Winner of Game 7 – 5:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 12: No. 3 Baylor vs. Winner of Game 8 – 8 p.m. CT (ESPN+)

Game 13: Winner of Game 9 vs. Winner of Game 10 – 3 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 14: Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12 – 5:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)

Game 15: Winner of Game 13 vs. Winner of Game 14 – 4 p.m. CT (ESPN)

*If BYU advances to the championship, the game will be played Monday, March 9 at 3 p.m. CT.

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 </figure><h2>2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament Schedule</h2><h2>First Round – Wednesday, March 4</h2>Game 1: No. 12 Kansas State vs. No. 13 Cincinnati – 11 a.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 2: No. 9 BYU vs. No. 16 Houston – 1:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 3: No. 10 Arizona State vs. No. 15 Arizona – 5:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 4: No. 11 Kansas vs. No. 14 UCF – 8 p.m. CT (ESPN+)<h2>Second Round – Thursday, March 5</h2>Game 5: No. 5 Texas Tech vs. Winner of Game 1 – 11 a.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 6: No. 8 Utah vs. Winner of Game 2 – 1:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 7: No. 7 Iowa State vs. Winner of Game 3 – 5:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 8: No. 6 Colorado vs. Winner of Game 4 – 8 p.m. CT (ESPN+)<h2>Quarterfinals – Friday, March 6</h2>Game 9: No. 4 Oklahoma State vs. Winner of Game 5 – 11 a.m. CT (ESPNU)
Game 10: No. 1 TCU vs. Winner of Game 6 – 1:30 p.m. CT (ESPNU)
Game 11: No. 2 West Virginia vs. Winner of Game 7 – 5:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 12: No. 3 Baylor vs. Winner of Game 8 – 8 p.m. CT (ESPN+)<h2>Semifinals – Saturday, March 7</h2>Game 13: Winner of Game 9 vs. Winner of Game 10 – 3 p.m. CT (ESPN+)
Game 14: Winner of Game 11 vs. Winner of Game 12 – 5:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+)<h2>Championship – Sunday, March 8*</h2>Game 15: Winner of Game 13 vs. Winner of Game 14 – 4 p.m. CT (ESPN)*If BYU advances to the championship, the game will be played Monday, March 9 at 3 p.m. CT.Times subject to change.

🏀 Big 12 releases women's tournament bracket

FINAL: No. 13 Hutchinson women 75, Pratt 34 FINAL: Hutchinson men 76, Pratt 63

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🎧🏀 Blue Dragon Rewind: HutchCC vs. Pratt

MANHATTAN (AP) —Xavier Edmonds had 15 points, a career-high tying 13 rebounds, three steals and two blocks on Saturday to help TCU beat Kansas State 77-68.

Tanner Toolson scored 14 points for TCU (19-10, 9-7 Big 12), David Punch added 13 and Liutauras Lelevicius 12.

Kansas State (11-18, 2-14) has lost three in a row and nine of 10.

PJ Haggerty had 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Wildcats and Nate Johnson had 16 points, nine assists and three steals. The duo combined for 11 of Kansas State's 18 turnovers, which the Horned Frogs converted into 28 points.

There were five lead changes and nine ties before Edmonds made a layup with 6:43 left until halftime that gave TCU the lead for good at 27-25.

Kansas State twice in the second half trimmed its deficit to a point and David Castillo converted a three-point play that made it 67-65 with 4:44 left in the game. Edmonds scored the next six points to spark a 9-0 run that gave TCU an 11-point lead with two minutes to play.

The Horned Frogs have won five straight in the series and are 16-21 against Kansas State.

Haggerty scored 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the first half and Kansas State shot 57% (17 of 30) from the field, but the Horned Frogs took a 41-38 lead into the intermission. TCU scored 12 points off eight Wildcats turnovers before halftime.

Kansas State: Host West Virginia on Tuesday.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN (AP) —Xavier Edmonds had 15 points, a career-high tying 13 rebounds, three steals and two blocks on Saturday to help TCU beat Kansas State 77-68.Tanner Toolson scored 14 points for TCU (19-10, 9-7 Big 12), David Punch added 13 and Liutauras Lelevicius 12.Kansas State (11-18, 2-14) has lost three in a row and nine of 10.PJ Haggerty had 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Wildcats and Nate Johnson had 16 points, nine assists and three steals. The duo combined for 11 of Kansas State's 18 turnovers, which the Horned Frogs converted into 28 points.There were five lead changes and nine ties before Edmonds made a layup with 6:43 left until halftime that gave TCU the lead for good at 27-25.Kansas State twice in the second half trimmed its deficit to a point and David Castillo converted a three-point play that made it 67-65 with 4:44 left in the game. Edmonds scored the next six points to spark a 9-0 run that gave TCU an 11-point lead with two minutes to play.The Horned Frogs have won five straight in the series and are 16-21 against Kansas State.Haggerty scored 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the first half and Kansas State shot 57% (17 of 30) from the field, but the Horned Frogs took a 41-38 lead into the intermission. TCU scored 12 points off eight Wildcats turnovers before halftime.<h2>Up next</h2>TCU: Plays Tuesday at No. 16 Texas Tech.Kansas State: Host West Virginia on Tuesday.

🏀 Edmonds has 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead TCU over K-State 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Behind a blistering first half and a big night from Kordell Williams, Hutchinson Community College pulled away early and held off Pratt for a 76-63 Jayhawk Conference men’s basketball victory Saturday at the Sports Arena.

The win gave the Blue Dragons a season split with the Beavers, extended Hutchinson’s winning streak to three games for the first time this season and moved the Dragons to 14-15 overall and 9-14 in the Jayhawk Conference.

Hutchinson jumped on Pratt early and controlled the opening half. Asher Boney buried two early 3-pointers, and Williams quickly found rhythm attacking the lane as the Blue Dragons pushed the lead into double figures. Hutchinson led 37-19 at halftime after holding Pratt to 35.4 percent shooting in the opening 20 minutes.

Pratt made its push after the break, outscoring Hutchinson 44-39 in the second half and trimming the margin with a series of 3-pointers. Hunter Vaughn and Javyn Davis provided stretches of scoring to keep the Beavers within range, but Hutchinson answered each run with timely baskets and free throws to stay in control.

Williams led all scorers with a career-high 26 points on 8-of-10 shooting, knocking down all three of his 3-point attempts and going 7 of 9 at the free-throw line. Bobby Cannon finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Boney added 11 points while hitting three 3-pointers. Daleron Thomas scored eight points, and Dilen Miller added six.

Hutchinson shot 48.3 percent from the field and scored 38 points in the paint. The Blue Dragons also turned Pratt turnovers into 16 points and produced 19 fastbreak points.

Pratt was led by Vaughn with 12 points and four assists. Wahab Olusesi added eight points, and Davis scored eight off the bench as the Beavers hit 9 of 29 from 3-point range.

The game also served as Sophomore Day for Hutchinson, with eight student-athletes recognized: Kyrell Shaw, Lolo Rudolph, Bobby Cannon, Jonathan Ogunfuye, Daleron Thomas, Anthony Alston, Dilen Miller and Asher Boney.

Hutchinson will close out the regular season on Wednesday at Fort Hays Tech Northwest. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Central from Max Jones Fieldhouse.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Behind a blistering first half and a big night from Kordell Williams, Hutchinson Community College pulled away early and held off Pratt for a 76-63 Jayhawk Conference men’s basketball victory Saturday at the Sports Arena.The win gave the Blue Dragons a season split with the Beavers, extended Hutchinson’s winning streak to three games for the first time this season and moved the Dragons to 14-15 overall and 9-14 in the Jayhawk Conference.Hutchinson jumped on Pratt early and controlled the opening half. Asher Boney buried two early 3-pointers, and Williams quickly found rhythm attacking the lane as the Blue Dragons pushed the lead into double figures. Hutchinson led 37-19 at halftime after holding Pratt to 35.4 percent shooting in the opening 20 minutes.Pratt made its push after the break, outscoring Hutchinson 44-39 in the second half and trimming the margin with a series of 3-pointers. Hunter Vaughn and Javyn Davis provided stretches of scoring to keep the Beavers within range, but Hutchinson answered each run with timely baskets and free throws to stay in control.Williams led all scorers with a career-high 26 points on 8-of-10 shooting, knocking down all three of his 3-point attempts and going 7 of 9 at the free-throw line. Bobby Cannon finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Boney added 11 points while hitting three 3-pointers. Daleron Thomas scored eight points, and Dilen Miller added six.Hutchinson shot 48.3 percent from the field and scored 38 points in the paint. The Blue Dragons also turned Pratt turnovers into 16 points and produced 19 fastbreak points.Pratt was led by Vaughn with 12 points and four assists. Wahab Olusesi added eight points, and Davis scored eight off the bench as the Beavers hit 9 of 29 from 3-point range.The game also served as Sophomore Day for Hutchinson, with eight student-athletes recognized: Kyrell Shaw, Lolo Rudolph, Bobby Cannon, Jonathan Ogunfuye, Daleron Thomas, Anthony Alston, Dilen Miller and Asher Boney.Hutchinson will close out the regular season on Wednesday at Fort Hays Tech Northwest. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Central from Max Jones Fieldhouse.&nbsp;

🏀 Williams scores 26 as Hutchinson downs Pratt for third straight win

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 13 Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team left little doubt Saturday afternoon in the Hutchinson Sports Arena.

The Blue Dragons overwhelmed Pratt 75-34, extending their winning streak to nine games and improving to 24-5 overall and 19-4 in the Jayhawk Conference.

Hutchinson seized control almost immediately. After Pratt scored the game’s opening basket, the Blue Dragons answered with a decisive run sparked by Katie Duncan and KaMyra Barber. Hutchinson built a 21-10 lead after one quarter, then clamped down defensively in the second, holding Pratt to just six points to take a 37-16 halftime advantage.

The separation only grew after the break. Hutchinson outscored Pratt 18-6 in the third quarter to stretch the lead to 55-22 entering the fourth and led by as many as 41 points in the second half.

The Blue Dragons dominated the glass, finishing with a 52-29 rebounding edge, including 18 offensive rebounds that turned into 19 second-chance points. Hutchinson also forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 16 points while handing out 19 assists on 25 made field goals.

Duncan led Hutchinson with 12 points, hitting two 3-pointers and going 6 of 7 from the free-throw line. Rylee McLucas added 11 points off the bench, knocking down three 3-pointers. Jamya McPherson scored 10 points, and Kaia Smith contributed eight points and 12 rebounds. Jaden Wilson chipped in five points and five rebounds as Hutchinson’s bench accounted for 36 points.

Pratt shot 12 of 52 from the field at 23.1 percent. Amaya Pierre-Jerome led the Beavers with 12 points.

The game doubled as the program’s 14th annual Pink Out and Sophomore Day. Six student-athletes were recognized following the game: Katie Duncan, Noelle Anthon, Dylan Alexander, Jaden Wilson, Jamya McPherson and Delora Pricop.

Hutchinson closes the regular season Wednesday at Fort Hays Tech Northwest. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Central at Max Jones Fieldhouse.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 13 Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball team left little doubt Saturday afternoon in the Hutchinson Sports Arena.The Blue Dragons overwhelmed Pratt 75-34, extending their winning streak to nine games and improving to 24-5 overall and 19-4 in the Jayhawk Conference.Hutchinson seized control almost immediately. After Pratt scored the game’s opening basket, the Blue Dragons answered with a decisive run sparked by Katie Duncan and KaMyra Barber. Hutchinson built a 21-10 lead after one quarter, then clamped down defensively in the second, holding Pratt to just six points to take a 37-16 halftime advantage.The separation only grew after the break. Hutchinson outscored Pratt 18-6 in the third quarter to stretch the lead to 55-22 entering the fourth and led by as many as 41 points in the second half.The Blue Dragons dominated the glass, finishing with a 52-29 rebounding edge, including 18 offensive rebounds that turned into 19 second-chance points. Hutchinson also forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 16 points while handing out 19 assists on 25 made field goals.Duncan led Hutchinson with 12 points, hitting two 3-pointers and going 6 of 7 from the free-throw line. Rylee McLucas added 11 points off the bench, knocking down three 3-pointers. Jamya McPherson scored 10 points, and Kaia Smith contributed eight points and 12 rebounds. Jaden Wilson chipped in five points and five rebounds as Hutchinson’s bench accounted for 36 points.Pratt shot 12 of 52 from the field at 23.1 percent. Amaya Pierre-Jerome led the Beavers with 12 points.The game doubled as the program’s 14th annual Pink Out and Sophomore Day. Six student-athletes were recognized following the game: Katie Duncan, Noelle Anthon, Dylan Alexander, Jaden Wilson, Jamya McPherson and Delora Pricop.Hutchinson closes the regular season Wednesday at Fort Hays Tech Northwest. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. Central at Max Jones Fieldhouse.

🏀 No. 13 HutchCC women continue surge with lopsided win

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brayden Burries had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Motiejus Krivas added 13 points and No. 2 Arizona clinched a share of the Big 12 regular-season title with an 84-61 win over No. 14 Kansas on Saturday.

The Wildcats (27-2, 14-2 Big 12) used a 19-0 run to build an 18-point lead, allowed Kansas to whittle it to two midway through the second half, then pulled away with another big run to earn a share of the Big 12 title in their second season in the league.

Jaden Bradley scored eight straight points during the decisive 19-2 second-half run and Koa Peat had 12 points after missing the previous three games with a lower-leg injury.

The Jayhawks (21-8, 11-5) handed Arizona its first loss of the season on Feb. 9 and rallied behind star freshman Darryn Peterson after being overwhelmed early in the rematch.

Peterson finished with 24 points, but Kansas had no answer during the Wildcats' big run and lost for the third time in five games.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arizona-kansas-t25-score-f9889466ae45491d08e069cb241100f3">Kansas won the first meeting 82-78</a>&nbsp;despite Peterson sitting out with flu-like symptoms.

The Jayhawks ran into early trouble in the rematch when Bryson Tiller, who had 18 points in the first go-round, picked up two early fouls.

Arizona took advantage of Kansas' smaller lineup with a 19-0 run that forced Jayhawks coach Bill Self to call two timeouts in a span of 1:12. Kansas missed nine straight shots during the run and the Wildcats kept pouring it on, stretching the lead to 37-19.

The Jayhawks tightened up defensively to close the half, holding Arizona without a field goal over the final 3:52 to pull within 39-28 at halftime.

Arizona: Hosts No. 4 Iowa State on Monday.

<figure>
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 </figure>TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brayden Burries had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Motiejus Krivas added 13 points and No. 2 Arizona clinched a share of the Big 12 regular-season title with an 84-61 win over No. 14 Kansas on Saturday.The Wildcats (27-2, 14-2 Big 12) used a 19-0 run to build an 18-point lead, allowed Kansas to whittle it to two midway through the second half, then pulled away with another big run to earn a share of the Big 12 title in their second season in the league.Jaden Bradley scored eight straight points during the decisive 19-2 second-half run and Koa Peat had 12 points after missing the previous three games with a lower-leg injury.The Jayhawks (21-8, 11-5) handed Arizona its first loss of the season on Feb. 9 and rallied behind star freshman Darryn Peterson after being overwhelmed early in the rematch.Peterson finished with 24 points, but Kansas had no answer during the Wildcats' big run and lost for the third time in five games.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/arizona-kansas-t25-score-f9889466ae45491d08e069cb241100f3">Kansas won the first meeting 82-78</a>&nbsp;despite Peterson sitting out with flu-like symptoms.The Jayhawks ran into early trouble in the rematch when Bryson Tiller, who had 18 points in the first go-round, picked up two early fouls.Arizona took advantage of Kansas' smaller lineup with a 19-0 run that forced Jayhawks coach Bill Self to call two timeouts in a span of 1:12. Kansas missed nine straight shots during the run and the Wildcats kept pouring it on, stretching the lead to 37-19.The Jayhawks tightened up defensively to close the half, holding Arizona without a field goal over the final 3:52 to pull within 39-28 at halftime.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas: At Arizona State on Tuesday.Arizona: Hosts No. 4 Iowa State on Monday.

🏀 Arizona clinches share of Big 12 title with win over KU

Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 1:45 p.m. Tipoff: 2 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato

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Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 3:45 p.m. Tipoff: 4 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston;&nbsp;Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato

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 </figure><h2>No. 13 HutchCC women vs. Pratt</h2>Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 1:45 p.m. Tipoff: 2 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston; Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a><h2>HutchCC men vs. Pratt</h2>Location: Hutchinson Sports Arena; Hutchinson Pregame: 3:45 p.m. Tipoff: 4 p.m. Station(s): KHUT-FM (102.9); KWBW-AM/FM (1450/98.5) Play-by-Play: Sean Boston;&nbsp;Analyst: Dan "Coach Nac" Naccarato<a href="https://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KHUT">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN LIVE</a>

🎧🏀 LISTEN LIVE: HutchCC vs. Pratt (Pink Out Game)

Halstead 58, Wichita Collegiate 31 Hesston 66, Chaparral 12 Haven 59, Minneapolis 31 Lakin 68, Lyons 23 Holcomb 74, Nickerson 23

Moundridge 83, Herington 22 Bennington 39, Inman 38 Solomon 49, Sedgwick 26 Sterling 100, Hoxie 40 Stanton County 56, Trinity Catholic 43

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 </figure><h2>Girls Scores</h2>Class 3AHalstead 58, Wichita Collegiate 31 Hesston 66, Chaparral 12 Haven 59, Minneapolis 31 Lakin 68, Lyons 23 Holcomb 74, Nickerson 23<h2>Boys Scores</h2>Class 2AMoundridge 83, Herington 22 Bennington 39, Inman 38 Solomon 49, Sedgwick 26 Sterling 100, Hoxie 40 Stanton County 56, Trinity Catholic 43

🏀 Friday’s KSHSAA sub-state basketball scores

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals this morning named their 2025 Organization Award winners and their Players and Pitchers of the Year for each minor league affiliate.

All Organization Award winners were honored at the club’s Spring Training complex in Surprise, Ariz. this morning.

Massiel Rodriguez&nbsp;was the recipient of the&nbsp;Matt Minker&nbsp;Award, which annually recognizes an outstanding minor league affiliate employee. Rodriguez is in her ninth season with the Royals and first as the Manager of D.R. Administration after spending eight seasons as the Assistant to Dominican Operations. She previously worked as the Investigations Administrative Coordinator for the MLB office in Santo Domingo from 2011-18. Rodriguez has proven to be a driving force behind the transformation of the Royals Dominican Academy, turning it from a training complex into the true Royals home outside the United States.

Jes?s Delgado&nbsp;was honored as the&nbsp;Dick Howser&nbsp;Award winner, which recognizes a player development employee for outstanding contributions to the organization. Delgado is entering his fourth season with the club as the Pitching Coach for the ACL Royals in Surprise, Ariz. Under his tutelage, last season’s ACL Royals posted a league-low 9.2% walk rate and the 4th-best strikeout rate (25.2%) in the Arizona Complex League. He played 11 years in the minors with the Red Sox, Marlins, Mariners and Reds organizations, after which he spent four seasons playing in the Mexican and Italian baseball leagues.

Juan Mart?nez&nbsp;was the recipient of the&nbsp;Carlos Fortuna&nbsp;Award, which recognizes a player who is dedicated to improving his English on and off the field, and who exemplifies leadership, great work ethic, discipline and dedication. The San Salvador, El Salvador native appeared in 36 games (1 start) for the Quad Cities River Bandits in 2025, and pitched to a 2.08 ERA (12 ER in 52.0 IP). As the only current Salvadoran player across all Major League organizations, Mart?nez carries his country with pride and integrity. He has worked tirelessly to perfect his English skills, demonstrating discipline and commitment both on and off the field. His dedication to personal growth allowed him to graduate and improve his communication. Mart?nez aspires to support and inspire children in San Salvador, helping them learn about baseball and pursue opportunities through the game he loves.

Carter Jensen, 22, was named Omaha’s Player of the Year for 2025, after slashing .288/.404/.647 (44-for-153) with 14 home runs in 43 games with the Storm Chasers. This marks his second honor for 2025, as he was also named the organization’s overall&nbsp;George Brett&nbsp;Hitter of the Year. He opened the season with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, where he batted .292 (80-for-274) with 37 RBI in 68 games before earning a promotion to Triple-A on June 24. Jensen was a 2025 Futures Game selection and represented the American League in July at Truist Park. His contract was selected on Sept. 1 and he made his Major League debut the following night against the Angels. At the time of his promotion to the Majors, he ranked 1st among Royals farmhands in RBI (76), slugging percentage (.501), OPS (.878) and home runs (tied, 20), and 2nd in hits (124) and batting average (.290). Over his 20 big league games in September, he drove in 13 runs for the Royals, which tied for the 6th-most RBI by a Royal through their 1st 20 career games. Jensen was selected in the 3rd round of the 2021 Draft out of Park Hill HS (Mo.) and was signed by scout&nbsp;Matt Price.

Luinder Avila, 24, was honored as Omaha’s 2025 Pitcher of the Year after striking out 61 batters over 53.1 innings (10.3 K/9) in 14 appearances (9 starts) with the Storm Chasers. He made his 1st start of the season on April 1 vs. Louisville and struck out a career-high 11 batters in 5.2 innings. Avila was recalled by the Royals on Aug. 11 and made his Major League debut on Aug. 13 vs. the Nationals, pitching a scoreless 8th inning. He had three stints with the Royals in 2025, from Aug. 11-16, Sept. 1-17 and Sept. 18 through season’s end, making 13 relief appearances. He struck out at least 1 batter in 10 of his 13 games and held opponents to a .143 average (7-for-49). Avila was also named the 2025&nbsp;Mike Sweeney&nbsp;Community Impact Award winner, an honor he received for mentoring Royals minor leaguers—especially Latin players—helping them navigate the challenges of professional baseball. He was signed as an international free agent from Caracas, Venezuela in March 2018 and was signed by scouts&nbsp;Jos? Figuera&nbsp;and&nbsp;Joelvis Gonzalez.

Jac Caglianone, 23, was named Northwest Arkansas Player of the Year after opening the season with the Naturals and slashing .322/.394/.553 (49-for-152) with 8 doubles, 9 home runs and 43 RBI in 38 games, before earning a promotion to Triple-A on May 20. He made his Major League debut on June 3 in St. Louis and remained with the Royals for the rest of the season, except for his stint on the 10-day Injured List from July 27-Sept. 1 with a strained left hamstring, during which he completed a minor league rehab assignment. Despite playing in only 66 minor league games, he still tied for 2nd among all Royals farmhands with 20 home runs last year, while his 72 RBI ranked 3rd. In 95 career minor league games, he’s slashed .308/.377/.547 with 23 doubles, 22 HR and 86 RBI. Caglianone was selected 6th overall out of the University of Florida in the 2024 Draft and was signed by&nbsp;Nick Presto.

Ben Kudrna, 23, earned Northwest Arkansas Pitcher of the Year honors after recording a 4.21 ERA (44 ER in 94.0 IP) over 20 appearances (19 starts) with the Naturals in 2025. In his last 6 starts with Northwest Arkansas before being promoted to Triple-A Omaha on Aug. 19, he recorded a 1.71 ERA (6 ER in 31.2 IP), including a career-high 11 strikeouts in 6.0 innings on July 22 at Arkansas. Kudrna was named Northwest Arkansas Pitcher of the Month for July and Texas League Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 21-27. He was selected out of Blue Valley Southwest HS (Kan.) in the 2nd round of the 2021 Draft and signed by&nbsp;Matt Price.

Sam Kulasingam, 24, was honored with the Quad Cities Player of the Year Award for 2025. He posted a slashline of .291/.375/.393 (136-for-468, .786 OPS) with 26 doubles, 57 RBI, 77 runs and 22 stolen bases over 123 games with the River Bandits. Kulasingam led the Midwest League in hits, while also leading the team (min. 35 G) in batting average, runs and extra-base hits (36). He finished the season with a 27-game on-base streak, slashing .323/.403/.455 (32-for-99). He was also the recipient of the&nbsp;Alex Gordon&nbsp;Heart &amp; Hustle Award, which recognizes a player who best exemplifies how Gordon played the game. Kulasingam was selected out of the Air Force Academy in the 13th round of the 2024 Draft and was signed by scout&nbsp;Ken Munoz.

F?lix Arronde, 22, was named Quad Cities Pitcher of the Year for 2025, the same honor he earned with Columbia in 2024. Arronde followed up his 2024 campaign with a 2.80 ERA (40 ER in 128.2 IP) in 26 appearances (24 starts) last season, which led all Royals farmhands as well as the Midwest League. He became the first qualified River Bandit to lead the league in ERA since becoming a Royals affiliate in 2021. Arronde also led the Midwest League in opponent’s average (.210) and WHIP (1.08). He earned Quad Cities Pitcher of the Month honors in July after logging a 1.57 ERA (4 ER in 23.0 IP) and a .154 opponents’ average (12-for-78) across 5 games (4 starts). Arronde signed as an international free agent on June 28, 2021 by Royals scout&nbsp;Elias Despradel&nbsp;out of Santa Clara, Cuba.

Ram?n Ram?rez, 20, was crowned Columbia’s Player of the Year for 2025. This is his third consecutive season with end-of-year honors, following his 2024 campaign when he won ACL Royals Player of the Year and in 2023 when he won DSL Royals Blue Player of the Year. Ram?rez played in 70 games for Columbia in 2025, slashing .244/.339/.442 (63-for-258, .781 OPS) with 11 HR, 12 doubles and 56 RBI. He was recognized as Fireflies Player of the Month for May after he slashed .261/.377/.466 (23-for-88, .843 OPS) with 5 home runs and 19 RBI. Ram?rez was originally signed as an international free agent out of Porlamar, Venezuela on Jan. 20, 2023, by Royals scouts&nbsp;Roberto Aquino,&nbsp;Francis Feliciano&nbsp;and&nbsp;Daniel Guerrero.

David Shields, 19, was named Columbia Pitcher of the Year for 2025. After making 1 start for the rookie-level ACL Royals, he was promoted to Single-A Columbia in May, where he made 18 starts and posted a 2.01 ERA (16 ER in 71.2 IP) with 81 strikeouts (28.3 K%) to just 15 walks (5.2 BB%) in his first professional season. Shields earned the 2025&nbsp;Paul Splittorff&nbsp;Award, given to the top pitcher in the Royals organization, as well as Carolina League All-Star and Pitcher of the Year honors. He was one of two 18-year-olds to throw at least 70.0 innings in full-season ball, joining Milwaukee’s right hander&nbsp;Melvin Hern?ndez, and he became the first Royals farmhand to do so since&nbsp;Yefri Del Rosario&nbsp;(79.0 IP in 2018), per&nbsp;FanGraphs. He made 2 postseason starts for the Fireflies and earned the win in both games, recording 12 strikeouts and no walks across 10.0 innings. Shields was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2024 Draft out of Mt. Lebanon HS (Penn.) and was signed by scout&nbsp;Tim Bittner.

Yandel Ricardo, 19, was recognized as the ACL Royals Player of the Year for 2025 after slashing .342/.438/.533 (41-for-120, .971 OPS) over 33 games. He led all ACL Royals (min. 75 PA) in on-base percentage, slugging percentage and triples (5) and finished 2nd in batting average and stolen bases (17). In 83 games between the Arizona Complex League and Single-A Columbia, Ricardo recorded 22 extra-base hits, 35 RBI and 31 stolen bases. He signed as an international free agent out of Ciego De ?vila, Cuba on Jan. 17, 2024 by scouts&nbsp;Nicolas Bautista,&nbsp;Roberto Aquino&nbsp;and&nbsp;Daniel Guerrero.

Darwin Rodr?guez, 22, was named the ACL Royals Pitcher of the Year after finishing the 2025 season with a 3.58 ERA (22 ER in 55.1 IP) across 16 appearances (14 starts) between the ACL Royals (12 G/10 GS) and Single-A Columbia (4 GS). With the ACL Royals, Rodr?guez led the team in strikeouts (50) and BB/9 (1.33), while finishing 2nd in starts and innings pitched (40.2), which earned him Arizona Complex League All-Star honors. He was originally signed as an international free agent out of Naguanagua, Venezuela on Dec. 15, 2022, by Royals scouts&nbsp;Alberto Garcia&nbsp;and&nbsp;Richard Castro.

Ramcell Medina, 18, was honored as the DSL Royals Player of the Year for 2025. In his first professional season, Medina earned DSL All-Star honors and slashed .260/.398/.404 (38-for-146, .802 OPS) with 13 extra-base hits, 25 RBI and more walks (31) than strikeouts (26) across 44 games for the DSL Royals Ventura. He was originally signed as an international free agent on Jan. 17, 2025 out of Nagua, Dominican Republic by&nbsp;Roberto Aquino,&nbsp;Daniel Guerrero&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rene Francisco.

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 </figure>All Organization Award winners were honored at the club’s Spring Training complex in Surprise, Ariz. this morning.Massiel Rodriguez&nbsp;was the recipient of the&nbsp;Matt Minker&nbsp;Award, which annually recognizes an outstanding minor league affiliate employee. Rodriguez is in her ninth season with the Royals and first as the Manager of D.R. Administration after spending eight seasons as the Assistant to Dominican Operations. She previously worked as the Investigations Administrative Coordinator for the MLB office in Santo Domingo from 2011-18. Rodriguez has proven to be a driving force behind the transformation of the Royals Dominican Academy, turning it from a training complex into the true Royals home outside the United States.Jes?s Delgado&nbsp;was honored as the&nbsp;Dick Howser&nbsp;Award winner, which recognizes a player development employee for outstanding contributions to the organization. Delgado is entering his fourth season with the club as the Pitching Coach for the ACL Royals in Surprise, Ariz. Under his tutelage, last season’s ACL Royals posted a league-low 9.2% walk rate and the 4th-best strikeout rate (25.2%) in the Arizona Complex League. He played 11 years in the minors with the Red Sox, Marlins, Mariners and Reds organizations, after which he spent four seasons playing in the Mexican and Italian baseball leagues.Juan Mart?nez&nbsp;was the recipient of the&nbsp;Carlos Fortuna&nbsp;Award, which recognizes a player who is dedicated to improving his English on and off the field, and who exemplifies leadership, great work ethic, discipline and dedication. The San Salvador, El Salvador native appeared in 36 games (1 start) for the Quad Cities River Bandits in 2025, and pitched to a 2.08 ERA (12 ER in 52.0 IP). As the only current Salvadoran player across all Major League organizations, Mart?nez carries his country with pride and integrity. He has worked tirelessly to perfect his English skills, demonstrating discipline and commitment both on and off the field. His dedication to personal growth allowed him to graduate and improve his communication. Mart?nez aspires to support and inspire children in San Salvador, helping them learn about baseball and pursue opportunities through the game he loves.Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A)Carter Jensen, 22, was named Omaha’s Player of the Year for 2025, after slashing .288/.404/.647 (44-for-153) with 14 home runs in 43 games with the Storm Chasers. This marks his second honor for 2025, as he was also named the organization’s overall&nbsp;George Brett&nbsp;Hitter of the Year. He opened the season with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, where he batted .292 (80-for-274) with 37 RBI in 68 games before earning a promotion to Triple-A on June 24. Jensen was a 2025 Futures Game selection and represented the American League in July at Truist Park. His contract was selected on Sept. 1 and he made his Major League debut the following night against the Angels. At the time of his promotion to the Majors, he ranked 1st among Royals farmhands in RBI (76), slugging percentage (.501), OPS (.878) and home runs (tied, 20), and 2nd in hits (124) and batting average (.290). Over his 20 big league games in September, he drove in 13 runs for the Royals, which tied for the 6th-most RBI by a Royal through their 1st 20 career games. Jensen was selected in the 3rd round of the 2021 Draft out of Park Hill HS (Mo.) and was signed by scout&nbsp;Matt Price.Luinder Avila, 24, was honored as Omaha’s 2025 Pitcher of the Year after striking out 61 batters over 53.1 innings (10.3 K/9) in 14 appearances (9 starts) with the Storm Chasers. He made his 1st start of the season on April 1 vs. Louisville and struck out a career-high 11 batters in 5.2 innings. Avila was recalled by the Royals on Aug. 11 and made his Major League debut on Aug. 13 vs. the Nationals, pitching a scoreless 8th inning. He had three stints with the Royals in 2025, from Aug. 11-16, Sept. 1-17 and Sept. 18 through season’s end, making 13 relief appearances. He struck out at least 1 batter in 10 of his 13 games and held opponents to a .143 average (7-for-49). Avila was also named the 2025&nbsp;Mike Sweeney&nbsp;Community Impact Award winner, an honor he received for mentoring Royals minor leaguers—especially Latin players—helping them navigate the challenges of professional baseball. He was signed as an international free agent from Caracas, Venezuela in March 2018 and was signed by scouts&nbsp;Jos? Figuera&nbsp;and&nbsp;Joelvis Gonzalez.Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A)Jac Caglianone, 23, was named Northwest Arkansas Player of the Year after opening the season with the Naturals and slashing .322/.394/.553 (49-for-152) with 8 doubles, 9 home runs and 43 RBI in 38 games, before earning a promotion to Triple-A on May 20. He made his Major League debut on June 3 in St. Louis and remained with the Royals for the rest of the season, except for his stint on the 10-day Injured List from July 27-Sept. 1 with a strained left hamstring, during which he completed a minor league rehab assignment. Despite playing in only 66 minor league games, he still tied for 2nd among all Royals farmhands with 20 home runs last year, while his 72 RBI ranked 3rd. In 95 career minor league games, he’s slashed .308/.377/.547 with 23 doubles, 22 HR and 86 RBI. Caglianone was selected 6th overall out of the University of Florida in the 2024 Draft and was signed by&nbsp;Nick Presto.Ben Kudrna, 23, earned Northwest Arkansas Pitcher of the Year honors after recording a 4.21 ERA (44 ER in 94.0 IP) over 20 appearances (19 starts) with the Naturals in 2025. In his last 6 starts with Northwest Arkansas before being promoted to Triple-A Omaha on Aug. 19, he recorded a 1.71 ERA (6 ER in 31.2 IP), including a career-high 11 strikeouts in 6.0 innings on July 22 at Arkansas. Kudrna was named Northwest Arkansas Pitcher of the Month for July and Texas League Pitcher of the Week for the period of July 21-27. He was selected out of Blue Valley Southwest HS (Kan.) in the 2nd round of the 2021 Draft and signed by&nbsp;Matt Price.Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A)Sam Kulasingam, 24, was honored with the Quad Cities Player of the Year Award for 2025. He posted a slashline of .291/.375/.393 (136-for-468, .786 OPS) with 26 doubles, 57 RBI, 77 runs and 22 stolen bases over 123 games with the River Bandits. Kulasingam led the Midwest League in hits, while also leading the team (min. 35 G) in batting average, runs and extra-base hits (36). He finished the season with a 27-game on-base streak, slashing .323/.403/.455 (32-for-99). He was also the recipient of the&nbsp;Alex Gordon&nbsp;Heart &amp; Hustle Award, which recognizes a player who best exemplifies how Gordon played the game. Kulasingam was selected out of the Air Force Academy in the 13th round of the 2024 Draft and was signed by scout&nbsp;Ken Munoz.F?lix Arronde, 22, was named Quad Cities Pitcher of the Year for 2025, the same honor he earned with Columbia in 2024. Arronde followed up his 2024 campaign with a 2.80 ERA (40 ER in 128.2 IP) in 26 appearances (24 starts) last season, which led all Royals farmhands as well as the Midwest League. He became the first qualified River Bandit to lead the league in ERA since becoming a Royals affiliate in 2021. Arronde also led the Midwest League in opponent’s average (.210) and WHIP (1.08). He earned Quad Cities Pitcher of the Month honors in July after logging a 1.57 ERA (4 ER in 23.0 IP) and a .154 opponents’ average (12-for-78) across 5 games (4 starts). Arronde signed as an international free agent on June 28, 2021 by Royals scout&nbsp;Elias Despradel&nbsp;out of Santa Clara, Cuba.Columbia Fireflies (Single-A)Ram?n Ram?rez, 20, was crowned Columbia’s Player of the Year for 2025. This is his third consecutive season with end-of-year honors, following his 2024 campaign when he won ACL Royals Player of the Year and in 2023 when he won DSL Royals Blue Player of the Year. Ram?rez played in 70 games for Columbia in 2025, slashing .244/.339/.442 (63-for-258, .781 OPS) with 11 HR, 12 doubles and 56 RBI. He was recognized as Fireflies Player of the Month for May after he slashed .261/.377/.466 (23-for-88, .843 OPS) with 5 home runs and 19 RBI. Ram?rez was originally signed as an international free agent out of Porlamar, Venezuela on Jan. 20, 2023, by Royals scouts&nbsp;Roberto Aquino,&nbsp;Francis Feliciano&nbsp;and&nbsp;Daniel Guerrero.David Shields, 19, was named Columbia Pitcher of the Year for 2025. After making 1 start for the rookie-level ACL Royals, he was promoted to Single-A Columbia in May, where he made 18 starts and posted a 2.01 ERA (16 ER in 71.2 IP) with 81 strikeouts (28.3 K%) to just 15 walks (5.2 BB%) in his first professional season. Shields earned the 2025&nbsp;Paul Splittorff&nbsp;Award, given to the top pitcher in the Royals organization, as well as Carolina League All-Star and Pitcher of the Year honors. He was one of two 18-year-olds to throw at least 70.0 innings in full-season ball, joining Milwaukee’s right hander&nbsp;Melvin Hern?ndez, and he became the first Royals farmhand to do so since&nbsp;Yefri Del Rosario&nbsp;(79.0 IP in 2018), per&nbsp;FanGraphs. He made 2 postseason starts for the Fireflies and earned the win in both games, recording 12 strikeouts and no walks across 10.0 innings. Shields was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2024 Draft out of Mt. Lebanon HS (Penn.) and was signed by scout&nbsp;Tim Bittner.Arizona Complex League Royals (Rookie)Yandel Ricardo, 19, was recognized as the ACL Royals Player of the Year for 2025 after slashing .342/.438/.533 (41-for-120, .971 OPS) over 33 games. He led all ACL Royals (min. 75 PA) in on-base percentage, slugging percentage and triples (5) and finished 2nd in batting average and stolen bases (17). In 83 games between the Arizona Complex League and Single-A Columbia, Ricardo recorded 22 extra-base hits, 35 RBI and 31 stolen bases. He signed as an international free agent out of Ciego De ?vila, Cuba on Jan. 17, 2024 by scouts&nbsp;Nicolas Bautista,&nbsp;Roberto Aquino&nbsp;and&nbsp;Daniel Guerrero.Darwin Rodr?guez, 22, was named the ACL Royals Pitcher of the Year after finishing the 2025 season with a 3.58 ERA (22 ER in 55.1 IP) across 16 appearances (14 starts) between the ACL Royals (12 G/10 GS) and Single-A Columbia (4 GS). With the ACL Royals, Rodr?guez led the team in strikeouts (50) and BB/9 (1.33), while finishing 2nd in starts and innings pitched (40.2), which earned him Arizona Complex League All-Star honors. He was originally signed as an international free agent out of Naguanagua, Venezuela on Dec. 15, 2022, by Royals scouts&nbsp;Alberto Garcia&nbsp;and&nbsp;Richard Castro.Dominican Summer League Royals (Rookie)Ramcell Medina, 18, was honored as the DSL Royals Player of the Year for 2025. In his first professional season, Medina earned DSL All-Star honors and slashed .260/.398/.404 (38-for-146, .802 OPS) with 13 extra-base hits, 25 RBI and more walks (31) than strikeouts (26) across 44 games for the DSL Royals Ventura. He was originally signed as an international free agent on Jan. 17, 2025 out of Nagua, Dominican Republic by&nbsp;Roberto Aquino,&nbsp;Daniel Guerrero&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rene Francisco.

⚾ Royals announce 2025 organization awards

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The regular-season home finale ended in a sweep for the visiting Andover Trojans on Friday night as Andover’s girls and boys teams pulled away late to defeat the Hutchinson Salthawks at the Salthwak Activity Center.

The Hutchinson girls pushed the top-ranked team in Class 5A to the brink before falling 46-39. In the nightcap, the Salthawk boys struggled offensively in the second half and dropped a 50-38 decision.

Playing perhaps their best game of the season, Hutchinson led for much of the contest and carried a four-point advantage into halftime against No. 1-ranked Andover.

The Salthawks continued to battle into the fourth quarter and still held the lead inside the final two minutes before Andover capitalized at the free-throw line to secure its 21st victory of the season.

Hutchinson (11-11) gave the Trojans their closest game of the year but couldn’t maintain the edge down the stretch.

Danai Morgan paced the Salthawks with 17 points, while Tenley Keeton added 11. Andover junior Bella Bouddhara led the Trojans with 15 points.

Hutchinson now turns its attention to postseason play and will travel to Andover Central on Wednesday, with tipoff time to be determined, to open sub-state competition.

In the boys game, Hutchinson trailed just 25-24 at halftime and appeared poised for a tight finish. However, a suffocating defensive effort by Andover in the third quarter limited the Salthawks to just three points, creating separation the Trojans would not relinquish in a 50-38 victory.

Junior Lamar Govain scored 21 points to lead Hutchinson, fighting through heavy defensive pressure throughout the night. Senior Jalen Crable added 12 points in his final home appearance on senior night.

Andover showcased balanced scoring, placing six players in the scoring column. Walker McClellan led the way with 16 points, while Brooks Brown added 11 and played a key defensive role against Govain.

Hutchinson will await the outcome of the Topeka West vs. Lansing game being played Friday night to determine its sub-state destination. The Salthawks will travel Tuesday to face either Topeka West or Maize South in postseason action.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595268669052.jpeg" alt="Hutchinson High School drops final home game doubleheader to Andover" />
 <figcaption>Hutchinson High School drops final home game doubleheader to Andover</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The regular-season home finale ended in a sweep for the visiting Andover Trojans on Friday night as Andover’s girls and boys teams pulled away late to defeat the Hutchinson Salthawks at the Salthwak Activity Center.The Hutchinson girls pushed the top-ranked team in Class 5A to the brink before falling 46-39. In the nightcap, the Salthawk boys struggled offensively in the second half and dropped a 50-38 decision.<h2>Girls recap</h2>Playing perhaps their best game of the season, Hutchinson led for much of the contest and carried a four-point advantage into halftime against No. 1-ranked Andover.The Salthawks continued to battle into the fourth quarter and still held the lead inside the final two minutes before Andover capitalized at the free-throw line to secure its 21st victory of the season.Hutchinson (11-11) gave the Trojans their closest game of the year but couldn’t maintain the edge down the stretch.Danai Morgan paced the Salthawks with 17 points, while Tenley Keeton added 11. Andover junior Bella Bouddhara led the Trojans with 15 points.Hutchinson now turns its attention to postseason play and will travel to Andover Central on Wednesday, with tipoff time to be determined, to open sub-state competition.<h2>Boys recap</h2>In the boys game, Hutchinson trailed just 25-24 at halftime and appeared poised for a tight finish. However, a suffocating defensive effort by Andover in the third quarter limited the Salthawks to just three points, creating separation the Trojans would not relinquish in a 50-38 victory.Junior Lamar Govain scored 21 points to lead Hutchinson, fighting through heavy defensive pressure throughout the night. Senior Jalen Crable added 12 points in his final home appearance on senior night.Andover showcased balanced scoring, placing six players in the scoring column. Walker McClellan led the way with 16 points, while Brooks Brown added 11 and played a key defensive role against Govain.Hutchinson will await the outcome of the Topeka West vs. Lansing game being played Friday night to determine its sub-state destination. The Salthawks will travel Tuesday to face either Topeka West or Maize South in postseason action.

🏀 Andover sweeps Hutchinson in final home games on senior night

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Kenyon Giles' 22 points helped&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/WICHST/wichita-state-shockers/">Wichita State</a>&nbsp;defeat Memphis 88-82 on Thursday.

Giles added six rebounds for the Shockers (19-10, 11-5 American Athletic Conference). Karon Boyd scored 14 points and added seven rebounds and five assists. Will Berg had 12 points and shot 3 of 3 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line.

Dug McDaniel led the way for the Tigers (12-16, 7-8) with 29 points. Memphis also got 22 points and three steals from Quante Berry. Sincere Parker also had 15 points and eight rebounds.

Berg put up 12 points in the first half for Wichita State, who led 40-35 at the break. Giles scored 19 points in the second half to help lead Wichita State to a six-point victory.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1772164346715.png" alt="Photo Courtesy Wichita State Athletics" />
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 </figure>MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Kenyon Giles' 22 points helped&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/WICHST/wichita-state-shockers/">Wichita State</a>&nbsp;defeat Memphis 88-82 on Thursday.Giles added six rebounds for the Shockers (19-10, 11-5 American Athletic Conference). Karon Boyd scored 14 points and added seven rebounds and five assists. Will Berg had 12 points and shot 3 of 3 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line.Dug McDaniel led the way for the Tigers (12-16, 7-8) with 29 points. Memphis also got 22 points and three steals from Quante Berry. Sincere Parker also had 15 points and eight rebounds.Berg put up 12 points in the first half for Wichita State, who led 40-35 at the break. Giles scored 19 points in the second half to help lead Wichita State to a six-point victory.

🏀 Giles' 22 lead Wichita State past Memphis

Moundridge 84, Solomon 10 Inman 49, Marion 9 Remington 43, Sedgwick 13 Ellinwood 64, Trinity Catholic 25 Hays-TMP 56, Sterling 33

Hesston 64, Council Grove 23 Cheney 64, Haven 47 Caney Valley 54, Halstead 34 Scott City 56, Lyons 48 Beloit 79, Nickerson 37

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 </figure><h2>Girls Scores</h2>Class 2AMoundridge 84, Solomon 10 Inman 49, Marion 9 Remington 43, Sedgwick 13 Ellinwood 64, Trinity Catholic 25 Hays-TMP 56, Sterling 33<h2>Boys Scores</h2>Class 3AHesston 64, Council Grove 23 Cheney 64, Haven 47 Caney Valley 54, Halstead 34 Scott City 56, Lyons 48 Beloit 79, Nickerson 37

🏀 Thursday’s KSHSAA sub-state basketball scores

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will be sidelined at least 5 to 7 days, and that could be longer depending on the severity of a left oblique strain.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that the team hopes the issue isn’t too serious. Kolek was getting another scan to figure out the extent of the injury.

Kolek was warming up Wednesday for what was scheduled to be two innings in an exhibition game against Seattle when he felt tightness in his left side. It was supposed to be the second appearance this spring for the 28-year-old pitcher the Royals&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-royals-trade-deadline-794b0f281ac2ee2a2a16215e5de7b8b6">got from San Diego in a deadline trade</a>&nbsp;last summer and is expected to contend for a rotation spot.

In his spring debut last Friday, Kolek allowed one run and three hits over two innings against Texas. He struck out two and walked one while throwing 20 of 36 pitches for strikes.

Kolek went 1-2 with a 1.91 ERA in five starts for the Royals last season, when he threw 33 innings for them. He had gone 4-5 with a 4.18 ERA in 14 starts for the Padres before he was traded with Ryan Bergert in a deal that sent catcher Freddy Fermin to San Diego.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758802950135.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals pitcher Stephen Kolek throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals pitcher Stephen Kolek throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)</figcaption>
 </figure>SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will be sidelined at least 5 to 7 days, and that could be longer depending on the severity of a left oblique strain.Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that the team hopes the issue isn’t too serious. Kolek was getting another scan to figure out the extent of the injury.Kolek was warming up Wednesday for what was scheduled to be two innings in an exhibition game against Seattle when he felt tightness in his left side. It was supposed to be the second appearance this spring for the 28-year-old pitcher the Royals&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-royals-trade-deadline-794b0f281ac2ee2a2a16215e5de7b8b6">got from San Diego in a deadline trade</a>&nbsp;last summer and is expected to contend for a rotation spot.In his spring debut last Friday, Kolek allowed one run and three hits over two innings against Texas. He struck out two and walked one while throwing 20 of 36 pitches for strikes.Kolek went 1-2 with a 1.91 ERA in five starts for the Royals last season, when he threw 33 innings for them. He had gone 4-5 with a 4.18 ERA in 14 starts for the Padres before he was traded with Ryan Bergert in a deal that sent catcher Freddy Fermin to San Diego.

⚾ Royals rotation candidate Stephen Kolek sidelined by left oblique strain

🎧🏀 K-State loses at Colorado; 🏀 Hutch High hosts Andover; 🎳 Buhler sweeps regional

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Isaiah Johnson scored 18 points, and Colorado scored the last six points to beat Kansas State 79-70 on Wednesday night.

P.J. Haggerty and Andrej Kostic each scored four points in an 8-0 surge to pull Kansas State to 73-70 with 2:13 to play, but Colorado shot 6 of 8 from the free-throw line to seal it. The Wildcats were down 22 points with about 13 minutes remaining.

Johnson shot 5 of 11 from the floor and had nine rebounds and seven assists for Colorado (16-12, 6-9 Big 12). Ian Inman made five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points for the Buffaloes. Barrington Hargress added 15 points, Sebastian Rancik scored 13 and Bangot Dak had 10.

Haggerty scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to go with four assists to lead K-State (11-17, 2-13). Kostic and Nate Johnson added 10 points apiece. The Wildcats have lost eight of their last nine games.

Colorado took the lead for good about eight minutes in and led 37-18 with 3:45 left before halftime. K-State closed on a 15-5 run to cut the deficit to 42-33 at the break. Hargress scored 10 points and Inman made three 3s for the Buffaloes in the half. Haggerty scored 11 first-half points and grabbed six rebounds to pace K-State.

The Wildcats pulled within five early in the second half, but the Buffaloes answered with a 17-0 run for a 59-37 lead.

Colorado is on the road Saturday against fifth-ranked Houston.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1772103135889.png" alt="Kansas State's Elias Rapieque (0) attempts a shot over Colorado's Bangot Dak (8) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado. (K-State Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State's Elias Rapieque (0) attempts a shot over Colorado's Bangot Dak (8) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Boulder, Colorado. (K-State Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Isaiah Johnson scored 18 points, and Colorado scored the last six points to beat Kansas State 79-70 on Wednesday night.P.J. Haggerty and Andrej Kostic each scored four points in an 8-0 surge to pull Kansas State to 73-70 with 2:13 to play, but Colorado shot 6 of 8 from the free-throw line to seal it. The Wildcats were down 22 points with about 13 minutes remaining.Johnson shot 5 of 11 from the floor and had nine rebounds and seven assists for Colorado (16-12, 6-9 Big 12). Ian Inman made five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points for the Buffaloes. Barrington Hargress added 15 points, Sebastian Rancik scored 13 and Bangot Dak had 10.Haggerty scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to go with four assists to lead K-State (11-17, 2-13). Kostic and Nate Johnson added 10 points apiece. The Wildcats have lost eight of their last nine games.Colorado took the lead for good about eight minutes in and led 37-18 with 3:45 left before halftime. K-State closed on a 15-5 run to cut the deficit to 42-33 at the break. Hargress scored 10 points and Inman made three 3s for the Buffaloes in the half. Haggerty scored 11 first-half points and grabbed six rebounds to pace K-State.The Wildcats pulled within five early in the second half, but the Buffaloes answered with a 17-0 run for a 59-37 lead.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas State hosts TCU on Saturday.Colorado is on the road Saturday against fifth-ranked Houston.

🏀 Colorado scores last 6 points to beat Kansas State in Boulder

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Buhler swept the team championships Wednesday at the Class 4-1A Regional bowling tournament at The Alley, sending both Crusader squads to the state tournament.

The Buhler boys claimed the regional title with a 2,981 total, combining a 2,221 traditional score with a 760 Baker set. McPherson finished second at 2,758 with a 2,050 traditional score and 708 in Baker games. Both teams advance to the Class 4-1A state tournament Friday, March 6 at Bowlero Northrock in Wichita.

Hesston placed third at 2,664 with a 2,027 traditional score and 637 Baker total. Holcomb was fourth at 2,321 and Solomon fifth at 2,246. Moundridge placed seventh with 779.

Buhler was powered by five bowlers over 500. Nate Nugent led the Crusaders with a 615 series (233, 191, 191). Kadin Glass added 526 (133, 202, 191), Collin Schwarzkopf rolled 524 (164, 173, 187), Stryker Avery shot 519 (185, 158, 176), and Logan Brown finished at 488 (170, 142, 176). Jackson Sponsel contributed 407 (131, 123, 153).

McPherson placed three bowlers above 500. Rayce Stiggins led with a 541 series (167, 220, 154). Brody Hutts rolled 513 (169, 154, 190) and Bentley Konen added 512 (187, 167, 158). Carsen Bruce had 448 and Clayton Sloup finished at 433.

Hesston’s Tanner McAllister posted the top individual series of the day at 673 (186, 254, 233). Because the Swathers did not qualify as a team, McAllister advances to state as the top individual non-team qualifier. Teammate Mario Murillo also qualified individually with a 502 series (159, 176, 167).

Moundridge’s top finisher was Larson Tegethoff with a 415 series (149, 136, 130).

On the girls side, Buhler also captured the regional championship with a 2,286 total, made up of a 1,785 traditional score and 501 Baker games. McPherson finished second at 1,703 with 1,328 traditional and 375 Baker. Both teams advance to state.

Holcomb was third at 1,154, Solomon fourth at 952, Lindsborg-Smoky Valley fifth at 441 and Sacred Heart sixth at 206.

Aubrey Ewing led Buhler with a 468 series (166, 158, 144). Macy Miller followed with 451 (148, 135, 168), Cheyann Geesling rolled 443 (151, 157, 135), and Cora Nuttmann added 409 (125, 174, 110). Baylee Krase finished at 359 and Keelee Bryant at 329.

McPherson was led by Ryla Skelton’s 370 (104, 110, 156). Gianna Bedoff rolled 320, McKenzie French had 294, Taylor Hafenstine 292, Ali Stevens 301 and Jerzie Sullivan 236.

The Class 4-1A state tournament will be held Friday, March 6 at Bowlero Northrock in Wichita.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1772064665038.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy Buhler High School Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy Buhler High School Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;Buhler swept the team championships Wednesday at the Class 4-1A Regional bowling tournament at The Alley, sending both Crusader squads to the state tournament.The Buhler boys claimed the regional title with a 2,981 total, combining a 2,221 traditional score with a 760 Baker set. McPherson finished second at 2,758 with a 2,050 traditional score and 708 in Baker games. Both teams advance to the Class 4-1A state tournament Friday, March 6 at Bowlero Northrock in Wichita.Hesston placed third at 2,664 with a 2,027 traditional score and 637 Baker total. Holcomb was fourth at 2,321 and Solomon fifth at 2,246. Moundridge placed seventh with 779.Buhler was powered by five bowlers over 500. Nate Nugent led the Crusaders with a 615 series (233, 191, 191). Kadin Glass added 526 (133, 202, 191), Collin Schwarzkopf rolled 524 (164, 173, 187), Stryker Avery shot 519 (185, 158, 176), and Logan Brown finished at 488 (170, 142, 176). Jackson Sponsel contributed 407 (131, 123, 153).McPherson placed three bowlers above 500. Rayce Stiggins led with a 541 series (167, 220, 154). Brody Hutts rolled 513 (169, 154, 190) and Bentley Konen added 512 (187, 167, 158). Carsen Bruce had 448 and Clayton Sloup finished at 433.Hesston’s Tanner McAllister posted the top individual series of the day at 673 (186, 254, 233). Because the Swathers did not qualify as a team, McAllister advances to state as the top individual non-team qualifier. Teammate Mario Murillo also qualified individually with a 502 series (159, 176, 167).Moundridge’s top finisher was Larson Tegethoff with a 415 series (149, 136, 130).On the girls side, Buhler also captured the regional championship with a 2,286 total, made up of a 1,785 traditional score and 501 Baker games. McPherson finished second at 1,703 with 1,328 traditional and 375 Baker. Both teams advance to state.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/2/1772064717067.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy Buhler High School Athletics" />
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 </figure>Holcomb was third at 1,154, Solomon fourth at 952, Lindsborg-Smoky Valley fifth at 441 and Sacred Heart sixth at 206.Aubrey Ewing led Buhler with a 468 series (166, 158, 144). Macy Miller followed with 451 (148, 135, 168), Cheyann Geesling rolled 443 (151, 157, 135), and Cora Nuttmann added 409 (125, 174, 110). Baylee Krase finished at 359 and Keelee Bryant at 329.McPherson was led by Ryla Skelton’s 370 (104, 110, 156). Gianna Bedoff rolled 320, McKenzie French had 294, Taylor Hafenstine 292, Ali Stevens 301 and Jerzie Sullivan 236.The Class 4-1A state tournament will be held Friday, March 6 at Bowlero Northrock in Wichita.