By TYLER HENRY Little Apple Post contributor

With the December portion of the season winding to a close, Rock Creek and Wabaunsee will battle it out on Friday, each looking to keep their respective ranking in an all-Manhattan area matchup.

The Mustangs come into this game at 2-2. ranked as the #9 team in Class 4A, while Wabaunsee enters at 2-1, ranked #10 in 2A.

Rock Creek has faced a gauntlet to open their season, taking on a pair of ranked opponents in Abilene and Clay Center. Despite the early-season tests and adversity, the Mustangs have remained vigilant and will be hungry to get back above .500 tonight.

“Other than the Abilene game we have been pretty good defensively,” Rock Creek head coach Justin Smith said. “I have been happy with the effort there. We still need to find someone that is willing to step up and score. We have really struggled to score and we have to find some guys that are going to step up there.”

On Wabaunsee’s side of the matchup, the Chargers have played well but are still looking to kick things up a notch heading into the break.

Our work ethic has been solid so far this year,” Charger head coach Christian Ulsaker said. “I think if you talked to our team they would agree we have not played up to our potential thus far, but they’ve owned that and are putting in the time to correct the mistakes we are seeing on film.”

While many teams around the state are using the month of December to establish their identity, Wabaunsee feels confident in who they are with a large group of returners and is working towards getting back to their peak level of play.

“We have seven seniors that understand their role on our team,” Ulsaker said. “Now it's just about getting games in to knock off more of that rust. We spend a lot of time in the gym, that's the only way to build your confidence. A player is not going to be confident with their shot if they do not practice it. The same can be said in regard to all other aspects of the game.”

Meanwhile, across town, Rock Creek is still fine-tuning their play, but has had real success despite this period of discovery.

“December is good for trying to find your identity, but we haven't done that yet,” Smith said. “We are still searching for our identity and what works for us.”

To take the next step and knock off a ranked area rival, Rock Creek will need to show excellence on the defensive end of the floor while working out the early-season wrinkles in their offense.

“They are well-coached and extremely disciplined,” Smith said. “They have some talented players that can score and handle the ball and do a really good job on the defensive end. It's a tough matchup for us, we have to do a better job trying to score with a purpose and we have to continue to defend the way that we have the last couple of games.”

Conversely, to keep their place in the 2A rankings and avoid falling to .500, Wabaunsee will have to value each possession against an aggressive Mustang defense.

“We have to be prepared for their pressure,” Ulsaker said. “They throw multiple presses at you throughout the game and they’re very athletic. Rock Creek has always had athletes, so we need to be better basketball players that display our basketball IQ. We have to limit our turnovers, finish through contact, and limit them to one shot.”

Tip-off between the Mustangs and Chargers is set for 7:30 pm at Rock Creek High School, following the girl's game at 6.

For continuing coverage of both programs stay tuned to the Little Apple Post and follow us on Twitter @spostsports.

By TYLER HENRY Little Apple Post contributorWith the December portion of the season winding to a close, Rock Creek and Wabaunsee will battle it out on Friday, each looking to keep their respective ranking in an all-Manhattan area matchup.The Mustangs come into this game at 2-2. ranked as the #9 team in Class 4A, while Wabaunsee enters at 2-1, ranked #10 in 2A.Rock Creek has faced a gauntlet to open their season, taking on a pair of ranked opponents in Abilene and Clay Center. Despite the early-season tests and adversity, the Mustangs have remained vigilant and will be hungry to get back above .500 tonight.“Other than the Abilene game we have been pretty good defensively,” Rock Creek head coach Justin Smith said. “I have been happy with the effort there. We still need to find someone that is willing to step up and score. We have really struggled to score and we have to find some guys that are going to step up there.”On Wabaunsee’s side of the matchup, the Chargers have played well but are still looking to kick things up a notch heading into the break.Our work ethic has been solid so far this year,” Charger head coach Christian Ulsaker said. “I think if you talked to our team they would agree we have not played up to our potential thus far, but they’ve owned that and are putting in the time to correct the mistakes we are seeing on film.”While many teams around the state are using the month of December to establish their identity, Wabaunsee feels confident in who they are with a large group of returners and is working towards getting back to their peak level of play.“We have seven seniors that understand their role on our team,” Ulsaker said. “Now it's just about getting games in to knock off more of that rust. We spend a lot of time in the gym, that's the only way to build your confidence. A player is not going to be confident with their shot if they do not practice it. The same can be said in regard to all other aspects of the game.”Meanwhile, across town, Rock Creek is still fine-tuning their play, but has had real success despite this period of discovery.“December is good for trying to find your identity, but we haven't done that yet,” Smith said. “We are still searching for our identity and what works for us.”To take the next step and knock off a ranked area rival, Rock Creek will need to show excellence on the defensive end of the floor while working out the early-season wrinkles in their offense.“They are well-coached and extremely disciplined,” Smith said. “They have some talented players that can score and handle the ball and do a really good job on the defensive end. It's a tough matchup for us, we have to do a better job trying to score with a purpose and we have to continue to defend the way that we have the last couple of games.”Conversely, to keep their place in the 2A rankings and avoid falling to .500, Wabaunsee will have to value each possession against an aggressive Mustang defense.“We have to be prepared for their pressure,” Ulsaker said. “They throw multiple presses at you throughout the game and they’re very athletic. Rock Creek has always had athletes, so we need to be better basketball players that display our basketball IQ. We have to limit our turnovers, finish through contact, and limit them to one shot.”Tip-off between the Mustangs and Chargers is set for 7:30 pm at Rock Creek High School, following the girl's game at 6.For continuing coverage of both programs stay tuned to the Little Apple Post and follow us on Twitter @spostsports.

Ranked rivals collide as Rock Creek welcomes Wabaunsee

After starting their seasons on different notes, the Rock Creek and Wabaunsee girls’ basketball teams will meet in St. George tonight, each looking to close out the December portion of their season strong.

For the Lady Mustangs (4-0) it’s been smooth sailing so far as the #7 team in Class 4A looks to remain undefeated, while the Lady Chargers (1-2) have an opportunity to bounce an area foe and return to .500.

Rock Creek’s success has come on both ends of the floor so far, and their defensive flexibility has given them an edge, helping them hold all four of their opponents to under 35 points.

“Our two greatest strengths right now are our ability to effectively run three different types of defenses and our willingness to attack on the offensive end,” Lady Mustang head coach Adam Plummer said.

On the Wabaunsee side of the matchup, the Lady Chargers are still sorting out their identity early in the year, but have shown flashes of promise even amidst some serious early-season adversity.

“The best thing I’ve seen from this team is our depth and ability to sub at multiple positions,” Lady Charger head coach Trevor Keller said. “This group is very coachable and I am excited to see where we are at in March, but we still need more consistency from day to day and possession to possession.”

Much like Wabaunsee, Rock Creek has been finding their footing as well, frustrating opponents with stifling defense as the team finds itself on the other end of the floor.

“Our kids are growing in confidence and we’re getting closer to finding our identity for this group but that's a continuous work in progress until your season is completed,” Plummer said.

For Wabaunsee to march into town and steal a win from a ranked opponent, the Lady Chargers will need to force Rock Creek to go off-script while dealing with a fundamentally sound Lady Mustang squad.

“They have multiple players who can score and they do a good job of sharing the ball,” Keller said. “Defensively they’re active on and off the ball which leads to a lot of deflections and steals. We have to take care of the ball and make shots to limit their transition scoring opportunities. Defensively we have to guard without fouling, contest shots, and rebound.”

On the flip side, to remain undefeated and to continue climbing the 4A ladder, Rock Creek will need to stay sharp mentally against an opponent they’ve given a lot of respect to in the build-up to this game.

“Wabaunsee is scrappy and plays a variety of defenses to disrupt offensive continuity,” Plummer said. “We have to be the better team on things like loose balls, rebounds, and charges and recognize what defense they are in to properly attack. This is the most important game we’ve played this year and we need to mentally and physically prepare like we are playing for a championship.”

Tip-off between the Lady Mustangs and Chargers is set for 6 pm with the boy’s game to follow at 7:30.

For continuing coverage of both programs all season long, stay tuned to the Little Apple Post, and follow us on Twitter @spostsports.

By TYLER HENRY Little Apple Post contributorAfter starting their seasons on different notes, the Rock Creek and Wabaunsee girls’ basketball teams will meet in St. George tonight, each looking to close out the December portion of their season strong.For the Lady Mustangs (4-0) it’s been smooth sailing so far as the #7 team in Class 4A looks to remain undefeated, while the Lady Chargers (1-2) have an opportunity to bounce an area foe and return to .500.Rock Creek’s success has come on both ends of the floor so far, and their defensive flexibility has given them an edge, helping them hold all four of their opponents to under 35 points.“Our two greatest strengths right now are our ability to effectively run three different types of defenses and our willingness to attack on the offensive end,” Lady Mustang head coach Adam Plummer said.On the Wabaunsee side of the matchup, the Lady Chargers are still sorting out their identity early in the year, but have shown flashes of promise even amidst some serious early-season adversity.“The best thing I’ve seen from this team is our depth and ability to sub at multiple positions,” Lady Charger head coach Trevor Keller said. “This group is very coachable and I am excited to see where we are at in March, but we still need more consistency from day to day and possession to possession.”Much like Wabaunsee, Rock Creek has been finding their footing as well, frustrating opponents with stifling defense as the team finds itself on the other end of the floor.“Our kids are growing in confidence and we’re getting closer to finding our identity for this group but that's a continuous work in progress until your season is completed,” Plummer said.For Wabaunsee to march into town and steal a win from a ranked opponent, the Lady Chargers will need to force Rock Creek to go off-script while dealing with a fundamentally sound Lady Mustang squad.“They have multiple players who can score and they do a good job of sharing the ball,” Keller said. “Defensively they’re active on and off the ball which leads to a lot of deflections and steals. We have to take care of the ball and make shots to limit their transition scoring opportunities. Defensively we have to guard without fouling, contest shots, and rebound.”On the flip side, to remain undefeated and to continue climbing the 4A ladder, Rock Creek will need to stay sharp mentally against an opponent they’ve given a lot of respect to in the build-up to this game.“Wabaunsee is scrappy and plays a variety of defenses to disrupt offensive continuity,” Plummer said. “We have to be the better team on things like loose balls, rebounds, and charges and recognize what defense they are in to properly attack. This is the most important game we’ve played this year and we need to mentally and physically prepare like we are playing for a championship.”Tip-off between the Lady Mustangs and Chargers is set for 6 pm with the boy’s game to follow at 7:30.For continuing coverage of both programs all season long, stay tuned to the Little Apple Post, and follow us on Twitter @spostsports.

7th-Ranked Rock Creek hosts Lady Chargers in Manhattan area matchup

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State junior running back&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;became the second player in school history to be named a two-time Consensus All-American, as the NCAA announced Thursday the list of players who received one of the top honors bestowed upon FBS football players.

Vaughn joins cornerback Chris Canty (1995 and 1996) as the only two-time Consensus All-Americans in school history. Last season he became the 11th&nbsp;player in K-State history to earn the distinction and the first since Tyler Lockett in 2014. Others on the list include Jordy Nelson (WR, 2007), Terence Newman (CB, 2002), Mark Simoneau (LB, 1999), David Allen (PR, 1998), Martin Gramatica (PK, 1997), Jaime Mendez (1993), Sean Snyder (P, 1992) and Gary Spani (LB, 1977).

To be in consideration for Consensus All-America level, a player must be named first team on at least two of the five selected All-America teams — American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America,&nbsp;Sporting News&nbsp;and Walter Camp Foundation. The NCAA combines the returner/all-purpose categories, in which Vaughn was named to the list. He earned First Team All-America honors from the AFCA, Associated Press and&nbsp;Sporting News&nbsp;as an all-purpose player.

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State junior running back&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;became the second player in school history to be named a two-time Consensus All-American, as the NCAA announced Thursday the list of players who received one of the top honors bestowed upon FBS football players.Vaughn joins cornerback Chris Canty (1995 and 1996) as the only two-time Consensus All-Americans in school history. Last season he became the 11th&nbsp;player in K-State history to earn the distinction and the first since Tyler Lockett in 2014. Others on the list include Jordy Nelson (WR, 2007), Terence Newman (CB, 2002), Mark Simoneau (LB, 1999), David Allen (PR, 1998), Martin Gramatica (PK, 1997), Jaime Mendez (1993), Sean Snyder (P, 1992) and Gary Spani (LB, 1977).To be in consideration for Consensus All-America level, a player must be named first team on at least two of the five selected All-America teams — American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America,&nbsp;Sporting News&nbsp;and Walter Camp Foundation. The NCAA combines the returner/all-purpose categories, in which Vaughn was named to the list. He earned First Team All-America honors from the AFCA, Associated Press and&nbsp;Sporting News&nbsp;as an all-purpose player.

K-State’s Vaughn Earns Second-Straight Consensus All-America Honor

Burlingame 53, Marais des Cygnes Valley 32

Chanute Christian 42, Tyro Community Christian 28

Cornerstone Family 36, Veritas Christian 32

Hutchinson Central Christian 55, Macksville 43

Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 37, Christ Preparatory Academy 27

St. John's Beloit-Tipton 52, Rock Hills 36

St. Thomas Aquinas 51, St. Pius X (Kansas City), Mo. 28

Wakefield 46, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 27

Wichita Bishop Carroll 75, Wichita West 17

Wichita Southeast 66, Wichita Northwest 37

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Andale 72, Wichita Collegiate 14Andover 50, Andover Central 46Argonia 36, Cunningham 32Atchison County 50, Valley Falls 31Axtell 56, Wetmore 22Belle Plaine 44, Douglass 38, OTBeloit 41, Republic County 34Bennington 51, Lakeside 31Bishop Miege 60, SM East 29Blue Valley 56, Mill Valley 20Bluestem 34, Fredonia 22Bucklin 66, Kiowa County 14Burlingame 53, Marais des Cygnes Valley 32Burlington 41, Iola 34Central Plains 45, St. John 35Chanute Christian 42, Tyro Community Christian 28Chaparral 35, Medicine Lodge 28Cheney 59, Wichita Trinity 5Cherryvale 67, Columbus 41Cimarron 52, Scott City 44Circle 41, Augusta 27Clay Center 46, Riley County 28Clearwater 50, El Dorado 28Conway Springs 72, Caldwell 20Cornerstone Family 36, Veritas Christian 32Derby 73, Arkansas City 27Doniphan West 57, Troy 28Ell-Saline 50, Ellinwood 49Emporia 48, SM North 20Erie 55, Oswego 20Eudora 56, Paola 51Fairfield 53, Wichita Classical 38Fort Scott 57, Parsons 54Frankfort 40, Valley Heights 36Garden City 57, Fairview, Colo. 31Gardner-Edgerton 49, BV Northwest 36Goddard-Eisenhower 39, Valley Center 31Great Bend 45, Larned 34Halstead 37, Remington 35Hardesty, Okla. 40, Deerfield 15Haven 49, Nickerson 32Hesston 49, Smoky Valley 42Highland Park 68, Southeast, Mo. 9Hodgeman County 46, Ness City 32Hoisington 45, Sterling 22Holton 59, Royal Valley 50Hugoton 42, Southwestern Hts. 24Hutchinson 44, Salina South 28Hutchinson Central Christian 55, Macksville 43Inman 62, Kingman 53KC Sumner 55, KC Washington 28La Crosse 43, Dighton 28Lamar, Mo. 72, Galena 64Lansing 58, Topeka West 53Lebo 82, Hartford 34Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 37, Christ Preparatory Academy 27Little River 52, Moundridge 32Louisburg 72, Baldwin 45Lyndon 63, Central Heights 47Lyons 35, Canton-Galva 30Madison/Hamilton 42, Waverly 24Maize South 46, Maize 28McPherson 81, Buhler 28Mission Valley 31, Osage City 29Mulvane 36, Winfield 31Newton 42, Wichita Campus 11Norwich 53, Udall 26Osborne 66, Victoria 23Oskaloosa 49, McLouth 45Ottawa 52, Atchison 24Pawnee Heights 47, Western Plains 27Phillipsburg 62, Ellis 29Pittsburg Colgan 60, Riverton 27Pratt 60, Russell 17Riverside 50, Sabetha 40Rock Creek 40, St. Mary's 29SM South 49, Spring Hill 30Salina Central 28, Goddard 20Salina Central 38, Goddard 29Santa Fe Trail 29, Prairie View 14Shawnee Heights 48, Basehor-Linwood 40Solomon 53, Centre 43Southeast Saline 49, Abilene 30St. John's Beloit-Tipton 52, Rock Hills 36St. Thomas Aquinas 51, St. Pius X (Kansas City), Mo. 28Stanton County 52, Greeley County 36Topeka Seaman 62, KC Piper 35Trego 59, Stockton 16Wakefield 46, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 27Wamego 68, Chapman 43Washburn Rural 54, SM Northwest 45Wellington 55, Rose Hill 12Wellsville 43, Osawatomie 31Wheatland-Grinnell 49, Logan 43Wichita Bishop Carroll 75, Wichita West 17Wichita East 45, Kapaun Mount Carmel 40Wichita Heights 55, Wichita South 38Wichita Southeast 66, Wichita Northwest 37Woodward, Okla. 42, Dodge City 28POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=BV West vs. Lawrence, ppd.Holcomb vs. Colby, ppd.South Gray vs. Minneola, ppd. to Jan 10th.

Girls high school basketball results

Burlingame, Calif. 73, Marais des Cygnes Valley 11

Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 68, Christ Preparatory Academy 44

Northeast Christian Homeschool 81, Topeka Heritage Christian 48

Salina Sacred Heart 48, Berean Academy 44

St. John's Beloit-Tipton 60, Rock Hills 38

Veritas Christian 44, Cornerstone Family 28

Wichita Bishop Carroll 76, Wichita West 71

Wichita Independent 61, Wichita Home School 29

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Andover Central 72, Andover 63Atchison 74, Ottawa 67Baldwin 56, Louisburg 45Beloit 67, Republic County 26Bennington 64, Lakeside 37Blue Valley 64, Hanover 48Bonner Springs 84, Frontenac 70Bucklin 68, Kiowa County 40Burlingame, Calif. 73, Marais des Cygnes Valley 11Burlington 63, Iola 48Central Plains 51, St. John 39Chaparral 50, Medicine Lodge 43Chase County 46, Council Grove 43Cheney 66, Wichita Trinity 45Circle 56, Augusta 42Cunningham 68, Argonia 34DeSoto 66, KC Turner 28Deerfield 44, Yarbrough, Okla. 35Derby 73, Arkansas City 53Dodge City 73, Woodward, Okla. 35El Dorado 47, Clearwater 35Ellsworth 39, Minneapolis 18Emporia 59, SM North 46Erie 49, Oswego 40Eudora 40, Paola 35Galena 74, Lamar, Mo. 43Garden City 57, Wichita Life Prep 43Goddard 63, Salina Central 48Goddard-Eisenhower 60, Valley Center 57Great Bend 60, Larned 33Haven 59, Nickerson 28Hesston 45, Smoky Valley 35Highland Park 85, Southeast 57Hill City 92, Oberlin-Decatur 25Hodgeman County 71, Ness City 56Holton 47, Royal Valley 26Hugoton 82, Southwestern Hts. 41Humboldt 74, Marmaton Valley 50Hutchinson 80, Salina South 39Inman 63, Kingman 47KC Piper 61, Topeka Seaman 48KC Wyandotte 51, KC Schlagle 45Kapaun Mount Carmel 68, Wichita East 45La Crosse 59, Dighton 47Labette County 40, Independence 31Lee's Summit Community Christian, Mo. 68, Christ Preparatory Academy 44Lyndon 43, Central Heights 40Macksville 65, Central Christian 28Maize South 70, Maize 38Manhattan 56, Topeka 46Marysville 58, Concordia 42McPherson 60, Buhler 36Metro Academy 62, KIPP KC Legacy, Mo. 43Mill Valley 51, Blue Valley 50Moundridge 56, Little River 33Mulvane 76, Winfield 68Northeast Christian Homeschool 81, Topeka Heritage Christian 48Northern Valley 52, Logan/Palco 33Norwich 63, Udall 32Osage City 68, Mission Valley 31Osborne 65, Victoria 43Oskaloosa 42, McLouth 31Oxford 77, Pretty Prairie 69Parsons 61, Fort Scott 58Pawnee Heights 52, Western Plains 33Perry-Lecompton 62, Jefferson West 26Phillipsburg 57, Ellis 35Pittsburg Colgan 60, Riverton 27Pratt 61, Russell 47Remington 64, Halstead 47SM Northwest 58, Washburn Rural 51Salina Sacred Heart 48, Berean Academy 44Santa Fe Trail 66, Prairie View 25Scott City 55, Cimarron 44Sedan 60, Caney Valley 40Shawnee Heights 55, Basehor-Linwood 39Solomon 53, Centre 43Southeast Saline 77, Abilene 59Spearville 59, Ashland 39St. John's Beloit-Tipton 60, Rock Hills 38St. Mary's 44, Rock Creek 41Sterling 60, Hoisington 44Sylvan-Lucas 63, Lincoln 31Tescott 53, Chase 21Topeka West 65, Lansing 49Troy 69, Doniphan West 22Valley Heights 55, Frankfort 26Veritas Christian 44, Cornerstone Family 28Wamego 59, Chapman 39Waverly 42, Madison/Hamilton 37Wellington 65, Rose Hill 47Wellsville 65, Osawatomie 27Weskan 74, Wallace County 67West Elk 40, Neodesha 35Wichita Bishop Carroll 76, Wichita West 71Wichita Campus 74, Newton 46Wichita Collegiate 59, Andale 49Wichita Heights 58, Wichita South 38Wichita Independent 61, Wichita Home School 29POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Holcomb vs. Colby, ppd.

Tuesday night high school basketball results

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State Football is celebrating its 2022 Big 12 title with the K-State Family by announcing a 19-stop Championship Trophy Tour beginning on Wednesday. The 2022 Big 12 Championship trophy will travel throughout the state of Kansas on a six-day tour, and the stops will include the opportunity for fans to take photos with the trophy.

“We can’t thank our fans enough,” head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;said. “Our crowds were electric all season and created an unbelievable atmosphere in Arlington. We were playing for them as much as we were for each other, and we are excited to share this championship with them.”

The trophy will make 19 stops visiting select K-State Catbacker Clubs between December 14-20. Fans are encouraged to share photos on social media using the hashtag #EMAW.

7-9 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend – Marmie Ford,&nbsp;1815 10th Street

11 a.m.-1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hutchinson – AJ’s at the Alley,&nbsp;1221 E 23rd Ave

2:30-4:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wichita – Emerson Biggins Sports Bar &amp; Grill,&nbsp;808 E Douglas Ave

6:30-8:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Emporia – Emporia Fitness,&nbsp;2812 W 12th Ave

8-10 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan – Hy-Vee,&nbsp;601 N 3rd Pl

1-3 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan – K-State Super Store,&nbsp;520 McCall Road

4-6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan - Dillons Westloop Shopping Center,&nbsp;1101 Westloop Pl

9-11 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Concordia – Concordia Golf and Wellness,&nbsp;1300 Willow St

1-3 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marysville – Pepsi Cola Bottling of Marysville,&nbsp;604 Center St

5:30-7:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Atchison – Willie’s Sports Bar,&nbsp;701 Commercial St

9-11 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chanute – Bank of Commerce, 101&nbsp;W Main St

1:30-3:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Topeka – The Pennant,&nbsp;915 S Kansas Ave

5-8 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kansas City – T-Mobile Center,&nbsp;1407 Grand Blvd –&nbsp;K-State Men’s Basketball vs. Nebraska

8-10 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salina – Long McArthur Ford,&nbsp;3450 S 9th St

12:30-2:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hays – Hays Chevrolet,&nbsp;2917 Vine St

5-7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colby – Meadow Lake Golf Course,&nbsp;1085 E Golf Club Dr

8-10 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Garden City – Southwind Golf and Dining,&nbsp;77 Grandview Dr

12-2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liberal – Old Chicago,&nbsp;2867 Centennial Blvd

4-6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dodge City – Boot Hill Distillery,&nbsp;501 W Spruce St

Kansas State earned its fourth conference championship in school history and the third in the Big 12 era with a 31-28 overtime victory over TCU in the 2022 Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship on December 3.

The ninth-ranked Wildcats earned a bid into the 89th annual Allstate Sugar Bowl and will face No. 5 Alabama on Saturday, December 31, inside Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tickets in the official K-State sections are available online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/bowlgame" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com/bowlgame</a>.

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 </figure><a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State Football is celebrating its 2022 Big 12 title with the K-State Family by announcing a 19-stop Championship Trophy Tour beginning on Wednesday. The 2022 Big 12 Championship trophy will travel throughout the state of Kansas on a six-day tour, and the stops will include the opportunity for fans to take photos with the trophy.“We can’t thank our fans enough,” head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;said. “Our crowds were electric all season and created an unbelievable atmosphere in Arlington. We were playing for them as much as we were for each other, and we are excited to share this championship with them.”The trophy will make 19 stops visiting select K-State Catbacker Clubs between December 14-20. Fans are encouraged to share photos on social media using the hashtag #EMAW.Wednesday, Dec. 147-9 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend – Marmie Ford,&nbsp;1815 10th Street11 a.m.-1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hutchinson – AJ’s at the Alley,&nbsp;1221 E 23rd Ave2:30-4:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wichita – Emerson Biggins Sports Bar &amp; Grill,&nbsp;808 E Douglas Ave6:30-8:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Emporia – Emporia Fitness,&nbsp;2812 W 12th AveThursday, Dec. 158-10 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan – Hy-Vee,&nbsp;601 N 3rd Pl1-3 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan – K-State Super Store,&nbsp;520 McCall Road4-6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manhattan - Dillons Westloop Shopping Center,&nbsp;1101 Westloop PlFriday, Dec. 169-11 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Concordia – Concordia Golf and Wellness,&nbsp;1300 Willow St1-3 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marysville – Pepsi Cola Bottling of Marysville,&nbsp;604 Center St5:30-7:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Atchison – Willie’s Sports Bar,&nbsp;701 Commercial StSaturday, Dec. 179-11 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chanute – Bank of Commerce, 101&nbsp;W Main St1:30-3:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Topeka – The Pennant,&nbsp;915 S Kansas Ave5-8 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kansas City – T-Mobile Center,&nbsp;1407 Grand Blvd –&nbsp;K-State Men’s Basketball vs. NebraskaMonday, Dec. 198-10 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salina – Long McArthur Ford,&nbsp;3450 S 9th St12:30-2:30 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hays – Hays Chevrolet,&nbsp;2917 Vine St5-7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colby – Meadow Lake Golf Course,&nbsp;1085 E Golf Club DrTuesday, Dec. 208-10 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Garden City – Southwind Golf and Dining,&nbsp;77 Grandview Dr12-2 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liberal – Old Chicago,&nbsp;2867 Centennial Blvd4-6 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dodge City – Boot Hill Distillery,&nbsp;501 W Spruce StKansas State earned its fourth conference championship in school history and the third in the Big 12 era with a 31-28 overtime victory over TCU in the 2022 Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship on December 3.The ninth-ranked Wildcats earned a bid into the 89th annual Allstate Sugar Bowl and will face No. 5 Alabama on Saturday, December 31, inside Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tickets in the official K-State sections are available online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/bowlgame" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com/bowlgame</a>.RYAN LACKEYAssociate Athletics Director for Communications

Big 12 Championship Trophy Statewide Tour Begins Wednesday

Congratulations to Jaden Warner of Salina, the Week 14 winner in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest!

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Gridiron Glory: Congratulations Jaden Warner!

The Chapman Fighting Irish will host the Wamego Raiders tonight in an all-area showdown featuring two teams looking for another big December win.

The Irish are fresh off their first victory since the 2020-21 season after holding on to defeat Rossville 46-45 on Saturday to improve to 1-2.

"Our effort and attitude have been good so far,” Irish head coach Drew Gruver said. “We’ve played well at times we just need to be more consistent and play a full game. We have stretches where we let the game get away from us but if we can be more consistent throughout we will have a much better chance of winning.”

On the other side of this matchup stands a Wamego team at 2-1 that spent their week ranked as the #7 team in Class 4A.

“I’ve liked the way we’ve held our own on the boards, which was a concern coming into the season,” Raider head coach Troy Hemphill said. “We still have to develop some depth and make better shot choices down the stretch here.”

The month of December offers teams a crucible to discover their identities and to start building positive momentum for the rest of the season, but above all else, both Wamego and Chapman remain dedicated to improving with every passing opportunity.

“I think the biggest thing for us is to keep working hard and to keep getting a little bit better each day,” Gruver said. “If we can learn from our mistakes and continue to improve we will have a chance to win some more games in the second half of the season.”

With regards to this matchup specifically, the Raiders will be hungry to add another win to their December resume, after splitting their two games last week.

“Chapman is well-organized and playing with a purpose,” Hemphill said. “They have good energy and outside shooting threats. We need to be more active and patient offensively, standing around and taking hard shots is not a good combination.”

For the Irish to get just their second victory in two years and their first over a ranked opponent, Chapman will have to value each possession and ensure that the Raiders don’t dictate the pace of this matchup.

“Wamego always plays tough defense and they will make it tough for us on offense,” Gruver said. “We have to value the ball, limit careless turnovers, and work together on the offensive end of the floor to run our offense and get great shots. Defensively we have to get stops, box out, and be ready to defend for all four quarters.”

Tip-off between the Irish and Raiders is set for 7:30 pm following the girl’s game at 6:00.

For continuing coverage of all four teams stay tuned to the Salina and Little Apple Posts and follow us on Twitter @spostsports. 

By TYLER HENRY Little Apple Post contributorThe Chapman Fighting Irish will host the Wamego Raiders tonight in an all-area showdown featuring two teams looking for another big December win.The Irish are fresh off their first victory since the 2020-21 season after holding on to defeat Rossville 46-45 on Saturday to improve to 1-2."Our effort and attitude have been good so far,” Irish head coach Drew Gruver said. “We’ve played well at times we just need to be more consistent and play a full game. We have stretches where we let the game get away from us but if we can be more consistent throughout we will have a much better chance of winning.”On the other side of this matchup stands a Wamego team at 2-1 that spent their week ranked as the #7 team in Class 4A.“I’ve liked the way we’ve held our own on the boards, which was a concern coming into the season,” Raider head coach Troy Hemphill said. “We still have to develop some depth and make better shot choices down the stretch here.”The month of December offers teams a crucible to discover their identities and to start building positive momentum for the rest of the season, but above all else, both Wamego and Chapman remain dedicated to improving with every passing opportunity.“I think the biggest thing for us is to keep working hard and to keep getting a little bit better each day,” Gruver said. “If we can learn from our mistakes and continue to improve we will have a chance to win some more games in the second half of the season.”With regards to this matchup specifically, the Raiders will be hungry to add another win to their December resume, after splitting their two games last week.“Chapman is well-organized and playing with a purpose,” Hemphill said. “They have good energy and outside shooting threats. We need to be more active and patient offensively, standing around and taking hard shots is not a good combination.”For the Irish to get just their second victory in two years and their first over a ranked opponent, Chapman will have to value each possession and ensure that the Raiders don’t dictate the pace of this matchup.“Wamego always plays tough defense and they will make it tough for us on offense,” Gruver said. “We have to value the ball, limit careless turnovers, and work together on the offensive end of the floor to run our offense and get great shots. Defensively we have to get stops, box out, and be ready to defend for all four quarters.”Tip-off between the Irish and Raiders is set for 7:30 pm following the girl’s game at 6:00.For continuing coverage of all four teams stay tuned to the Salina and Little Apple Posts and follow us on Twitter @spostsports.

Raiders travel to Chapman looking to build on December resume

After starting each of their seasons on the right foot, the Chapman and Wamego girls’ basketball teams will meet on the campus of the Lady Irish tonight, looking to keep the good times rolling in the month of December.

The Lady Raiders enter this contest undefeated at 3-0, ranked as the #2 team in Class 4A, while Chapman comes in at 2-1 amidst a resurgent 2022-23 start.

Much of Wamego's success has come from hampering opposing offenses, exemplified by holding Tonganoxie to just 15 points last week, and in playing an unselfish brand of offense.

“Our defensive pressure has been really good so far,” Lady Raider head coach Brian McIntosh said. “I think we've done a good job of keeping teams off balance. We are also sharing the ball well and passing up good shots for great shots.”

That defensive excellence has been a staple of the Lady Irish as well, who held Bishop Ward to just three points for the full 32 minutes last week at the Irish Classic.

While Chapman’s defense has stolen the headlines, it’s the Lady Irish offense that has stood out to Coach Wahlmeier, despite the occasional need for more efficiency.

“I’ve been impressed with our ability to score in multiple ways,” Wahlmeier said. We’ve gotten buckets inside, outside, and in transition. The girls’ confidence has increased and they're learning more and more of our system.”

For Wamego to collect a fourth consecutive win to open their season and maintain their hold on the #2 spot in Class 4A, the Lady Raiders will have to have to contend with Maya Kirkpatrick, who has had her way with opposing defenses in Chapman’s two wins.

“Coach Wahlmeier does a great job with his teams,” McIntosh said. “They are feisty and play hard. The Kirkpatrick girl is one of the best players in the league, so she will definitely be a focus for us. We need to play hard-nosed defense and force them into tough shots, keep them off the glass, and continue making the extra pass on offense.”

On the other side of this matchup the Lady Irish will have to contend with a deep Wamego roster, hungry to position themselves for another deep playoff run, but with that pressure comes an opportunity for Chapman to post a season-defining win.

Wamego is so very well-coached,” Wahlmeier said. “They are good at taking away the things that you want to do. We will need to be strong with the ball on offense and solid on defense. Mentally we have to go into the game knowing we belong. We have put in the time and worked hard and confidence will be key.”

Tip-off between the Lady Irish and Raiders is set for 6:00 at Chapman high school with the boy’s game to follow at 7:30.

For continuing coverage of all four teams all season long stay tuned to the Salina and Little Apple Posts and follow us on Twitter @spostsports.&nbsp;

By TYLER HENRY Little Apple Post contributorAfter starting each of their seasons on the right foot, the Chapman and Wamego girls’ basketball teams will meet on the campus of the Lady Irish tonight, looking to keep the good times rolling in the month of December.The Lady Raiders enter this contest undefeated at 3-0, ranked as the #2 team in Class 4A, while Chapman comes in at 2-1 amidst a resurgent 2022-23 start.Much of Wamego's success has come from hampering opposing offenses, exemplified by holding Tonganoxie to just 15 points last week, and in playing an unselfish brand of offense.“Our defensive pressure has been really good so far,” Lady Raider head coach Brian McIntosh said. “I think we've done a good job of keeping teams off balance. We are also sharing the ball well and passing up good shots for great shots.”That defensive excellence has been a staple of the Lady Irish as well, who held Bishop Ward to just three points for the full 32 minutes last week at the Irish Classic.While Chapman’s defense has stolen the headlines, it’s the Lady Irish offense that has stood out to Coach Wahlmeier, despite the occasional need for more efficiency.“I’ve been impressed with our ability to score in multiple ways,” Wahlmeier said. We’ve gotten buckets inside, outside, and in transition. The girls’ confidence has increased and they're learning more and more of our system.”For Wamego to collect a fourth consecutive win to open their season and maintain their hold on the #2 spot in Class 4A, the Lady Raiders will have to have to contend with Maya Kirkpatrick, who has had her way with opposing defenses in Chapman’s two wins.“Coach Wahlmeier does a great job with his teams,” McIntosh said. “They are feisty and play hard. The Kirkpatrick girl is one of the best players in the league, so she will definitely be a focus for us. We need to play hard-nosed defense and force them into tough shots, keep them off the glass, and continue making the extra pass on offense.”On the other side of this matchup the Lady Irish will have to contend with a deep Wamego roster, hungry to position themselves for another deep playoff run, but with that pressure comes an opportunity for Chapman to post a season-defining win.Wamego is so very well-coached,” Wahlmeier said. “They are good at taking away the things that you want to do. We will need to be strong with the ball on offense and solid on defense. Mentally we have to go into the game knowing we belong. We have put in the time and worked hard and confidence will be key.”Tip-off between the Lady Irish and Raiders is set for 6:00 at Chapman high school with the boy’s game to follow at 7:30.For continuing coverage of all four teams all season long stay tuned to the Salina and Little Apple Posts and follow us on Twitter @spostsports.&nbsp;

Lady Raiders travel to Chapman looking to start their season at 4-0

STARKVILLE, MS(AP) —Mike Leach, the gruff, pioneering and unfiltered college football coach who helped revolutionize the passing game with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-college-football-sports-mike-leach-texas-dc84b9b6c1f92acb64d1c5f37f82dd59">the Air Raid offense,</a>&nbsp;has died following complications from a heart condition, Mississippi State said Tuesday. He was 61.

Leach, who was in his third season as head coach at Mississippi State, fell ill Sunday at his home in Starkville, Mississippi. He was treated at a local hospital before being airlifted to University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, about 120 miles (200 kilometers) away.

“Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity," the family said in a statement issued by Mississippi State. "We are supported and uplifted by the outpouring of love and prayers from family, friends, Mississippi State University, the hospital staff, and football fans around the world. Thank you for sharing in the joy of our beloved husband and father’s life.”

Leach fought through a bout with pneumonia late in this season, coughing uncontrollably at times during news conferences, but seemed to be improving, according to those who worked with him.

News of him falling gravely ill swept through college football the past few days and left many who knew him stunned,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Holgorsendana/status/1602140964742696961">hoping and praying</a>&nbsp;for Leach's recovery under grim circumstances.

His impact on college football over the last two decades runs deep and will continue for years to come.

Leach was known for his pass-happy offenses, wide-ranging interests — he wrote a book about Native American leader Geronimo, had a passion for pirates, a taught a class about insurgent warfare — and rambling, off-the-cuff news conferences.

Leach’s teams were consistent winners at programs where success did not come easy. In 21 seasons as a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State, Leach went 158-107. And his quarterbacks put up massive passing statistics, running a relatively simple offense called the Air Raid that he did not invent but certainly mastered.

An interview with Leach was as likely to veer off into politics, wedding planning or hypothetical mascot fights as it was to stick to football. He considered Donald Trump a friend before the billionaire businessman ran for president and then campaigned for him in 2016.

He traveled all over the world and his curiosity knew no bounds. He most appreciated those who stepped outside of their expertise.

“One of the biggest things I admire about Michael Jordan, he got condemned a lot for playing baseball. I completely admired that,” Leach told The Associated Press last spring. “I mean, you’re gonna be dead in 100 years anyway. You’ve mastered basketball and you’re gonna go try to master something else, and stick your neck out and you’re not afraid to do it, and know that a lot of people are gonna be watching you while you do it. I thought it was awesome.”

As much as Leach enjoyed digging into topics other than football, he was excellent at the Xs and Os.

Six of the 20 best passing seasons in major college football history were by quarterbacks who played for Leach, including four of the top six.

Calling plays from a folded piece of paper smaller than an index card, Leach turned passers such as B.J. Symons (448.7 yards per game), Graham Harrell (438.8), Connor Halliday (430.3) and Anthony Gordon (429.2) into record-setters and Heisman Trophy contenders.

“You have to make choices and limit what you’re going to teach and what you’re going to do. That’s the hard part,” Leach told the AP about the Air Raid’s economical playbook.

STARKVILLE, MS(AP) —Mike Leach, the gruff, pioneering and unfiltered college football coach who helped revolutionize the passing game with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-college-football-sports-mike-leach-texas-dc84b9b6c1f92acb64d1c5f37f82dd59">the Air Raid offense,</a>&nbsp;has died following complications from a heart condition, Mississippi State said Tuesday. He was 61.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">MSU Bulldog family, college football community mourns the death of Coach Mike Leach<a href="https://t.co/LzWyLyX3xM">https://t.co/LzWyLyX3xM</a>&mdash; Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB/status/1602664206389706755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Leach, who was in his third season as head coach at Mississippi State, fell ill Sunday at his home in Starkville, Mississippi. He was treated at a local hospital before being airlifted to University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, about 120 miles (200 kilometers) away.“Mike was a giving and attentive husband, father and grandfather. He was able to participate in organ donation at UMMC as a final act of charity," the family said in a statement issued by Mississippi State. "We are supported and uplifted by the outpouring of love and prayers from family, friends, Mississippi State University, the hospital staff, and football fans around the world. Thank you for sharing in the joy of our beloved husband and father’s life.”Leach fought through a bout with pneumonia late in this season, coughing uncontrollably at times during news conferences, but seemed to be improving, according to those who worked with him.News of him falling gravely ill swept through college football the past few days and left many who knew him stunned,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Holgorsendana/status/1602140964742696961">hoping and praying</a>&nbsp;for Leach's recovery under grim circumstances.His impact on college football over the last two decades runs deep and will continue for years to come.Leach was known for his pass-happy offenses, wide-ranging interests — he wrote a book about Native American leader Geronimo, had a passion for pirates, a taught a class about insurgent warfare — and rambling, off-the-cuff news conferences.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Forever one of the most innovative minds in history. Our entire department mourns the passing of Coach Leach. <a href="https://t.co/wcsXhDMLTK">pic.twitter.com/wcsXhDMLTK</a>&mdash; Texas Tech Red Raiders (@TechAthletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/TechAthletics/status/1602672740309270530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Leach’s teams were consistent winners at programs where success did not come easy. In 21 seasons as a head coach at Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State, Leach went 158-107. And his quarterbacks put up massive passing statistics, running a relatively simple offense called the Air Raid that he did not invent but certainly mastered.An interview with Leach was as likely to veer off into politics, wedding planning or hypothetical mascot fights as it was to stick to football. He considered Donald Trump a friend before the billionaire businessman ran for president and then campaigned for him in 2016.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sending our deepest condolences to the family of Coach Leach and the entire <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HailStateFB</a> program this morning. Incredibly sad day for the entire college football community.&mdash; Lance Leipold (@CoachLeipold) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLeipold/status/1602684997688852480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>He traveled all over the world and his curiosity knew no bounds. He most appreciated those who stepped outside of their expertise.“One of the biggest things I admire about Michael Jordan, he got condemned a lot for playing baseball. I completely admired that,” Leach told The Associated Press last spring. “I mean, you’re gonna be dead in 100 years anyway. You’ve mastered basketball and you’re gonna go try to master something else, and stick your neck out and you’re not afraid to do it, and know that a lot of people are gonna be watching you while you do it. I thought it was awesome.”As much as Leach enjoyed digging into topics other than football, he was excellent at the Xs and Os.Six of the 20 best passing seasons in major college football history were by quarterbacks who played for Leach, including four of the top six.Calling plays from a folded piece of paper smaller than an index card, Leach turned passers such as B.J. Symons (448.7 yards per game), Graham Harrell (438.8), Connor Halliday (430.3) and Anthony Gordon (429.2) into record-setters and Heisman Trophy contenders.“You have to make choices and limit what you’re going to teach and what you’re going to do. That’s the hard part,” Leach told the AP about the Air Raid’s economical playbook.

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

DENVER (AP) — Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City to their 14th consecutive win over the Denver Broncos despite throwing three interceptions. The Chiefs won 34-28 and the Broncos lost quarterback Russell Wilson to a concussion. Mahomes threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns as the Chiefs improved to 10-3. He led a clock-chewing drive after L'Jarius Sneed's interception of Brett Rypien's pass late in the fourth quarter. Rypien came in after Wilson was knocked out of the game early in the fourth quarter. Wilson got hurt at the end of a 14-yard scramble to the Kansas City 2-yard line.

DENVER (AP) — Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City to their 14th consecutive win over the Denver Broncos despite throwing three interceptions. The Chiefs won 34-28 and the Broncos lost quarterback Russell Wilson to a concussion. Mahomes threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns as the Chiefs improved to 10-3. He led a clock-chewing drive after L'Jarius Sneed's interception of Brett Rypien's pass late in the fourth quarter. Rypien came in after Wilson was knocked out of the game early in the fourth quarter. Wilson got hurt at the end of a 14-yard scramble to the Kansas City 2-yard line.

Chiefs outlast the Broncos

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. He was 48.

U.S. media seated near him said Wahl fell back in his seat in a section of Lusail Stadium reserved for journalists during extra time of the game, and reporters adjacent to him called for assistance.

Emergency services workers responded very quickly, treated him for 20 or 30 minutes on the spot and then took him out on a stretcher, said Keir Radnedge, a veteran British sports journalist who was working nearby at the time.

The World Cup organizing committee said he was taken to Doha's Hamad General Hospital, but it did not state a cause of death. “We are in touch with the US Embassy and relevant local authorities to ensure the process of repatriating the body is in accordance with the family’s wishes,” it said in a statement.

Wahl, who wrote for Sports Illustrated for a decade then started his own website, was a major voice in introducing professional soccer to an American public more used to seeing the sport as a school-level game. He also brought a critical eye to the organizational bodies of the international sport.

He “really helped put soccer on the mainstream sports map in the States,” Radnedge said.

“Grant had a strong moral compass, on where sports should be and how sport ... should help set standards for people,” he said. “There was never any doubt that Grant was on the side of the good guys in wanting soccer to make the best of itself.”

Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup. He wrote Monday on his website that he had&nbsp;<a href="https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/world-cup-daily-day-22">visited a medical clinic</a>&nbsp;while in Qatar.

“My body finally broke down on me. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you,” Wahl wrote. “What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort.”

Wahl wrote that he tested negative for COVID-19 and sought treatment for his symptoms.

“I went into the medical clinic at the main media center today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. They gave me a course of antibiotics and some heavy-duty cough syrup, and I’m already feeling a bit better just a few hours later. But still: No bueno,” he wrote.

Wahl tweeted on Wednesday that he had celebrated his birthday that day.

“We could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists,” the U.S. Soccer Federation said in a statement. “Grant’s belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all. Grant made soccer his life’s work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us.”

Wahl's wife, Dr. Celine Gounder, tweeted that she was thankful for the support of her husband’s “soccer family” and friends who had reached out.

“&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/celinegounder/status/1601404727014879232?s=20&amp;t=Wpv4uCqNxr74RB-kYxrn-w">I’m in complete shock</a>,” wrote Gounder, who is an associate professor at New York University School of Medicine, an attending physician at Bellevue Hospital Center and a CBS News contributor.

U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/StateDeptSpox/status/1601419687619067904">in a tweet</a>&nbsp;that American officials were in touch with Qatari authorities “to see to it that his family’s wishes are fulfilled as expeditiously as possible."

<a href="https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/an-unexpected-detention-by-world">Wahl wore a rainbow T-shirt in support of LGBTQ rights to the United States' World Cup opener against Wales on Nov. 21</a>&nbsp;and wrote that security refused him entry and told him to remove the shirt. Gay and lesbian sex is criminalized in Qatar, a conservative Muslim emirate.

Wahl wrote he was detained for 25 minutes at Ahmed Bin Ali stadium in Al Rayyan, then was let go by a security commander. Wahl said FIFA apologized to him.

Among Wahl’s work before he began covering soccer exclusively was&nbsp;<a href="https://vault.si.com/vault/2002/02/18/ahead-of-his-class-ohio-high-school-junior-lebron-james-is-so-good-that-hes-already-being-mentioned-as-the-heir-to-air-jordan">a Sports Illustrated cover story</a>&nbsp;about LeBron James in 2002, when James was a junior at St. Vincent-St. Mary High in Akron, Ohio.

“He was always pretty cool to be around. He spent a lot of time in my hometown of Akron,” James said in Philadelphia after the Los Angeles Lakers lost in overtime to the 76ers. “Any time his name would come up, I’ll always think back to me as a teenager having Grant in our building down at St. V’s. It’s a tragic loss. It’s unfortunate to lose someone as great as he was. I wish his family the best. May he rest in paradise.”

A voter at times in FIFA’s annual awards, Wahl was among 82 journalists honored last week by FIFA and the international sports press association AIPS for attending eight or more World Cups.

“His love for football was immense and his reporting will be missed by all who follow the global game,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said.

Wahl graduated from Princeton in 1996 and worked for Sports Illustrated from 1996 to 2021, known primarily for his coverage of soccer and college basketball. He then launched his own website.

Wahl also worked for Fox Sports from 2012-19.

His death at the World Cup left fellow journalists covering the games stunned.

“You come to a World Cup as a journalist to work, to share the stresses, the pressures but also the enjoyments and the fascination of it — and to share that with your readers, your listeners, your viewers. That’s what Grant was doing, that’s what he enjoyed doing. Everybody recognized that enthusiasm in him,” Radnedge said.

“So for him to not be with us anymore at such a young age, that’s an immense shock.”

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands. He was 48.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just now: Security guard refusing to let me into the stadium for USA-Wales. “You have to change your shirt. It’s not allowed.” <a href="https://t.co/TvSGThMYq8">pic.twitter.com/TvSGThMYq8</a>&mdash; Subscribe to GrantWahl.com (@GrantWahl) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrantWahl/status/1594721724746338305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>U.S. media seated near him said Wahl fell back in his seat in a section of Lusail Stadium reserved for journalists during extra time of the game, and reporters adjacent to him called for assistance.Emergency services workers responded very quickly, treated him for 20 or 30 minutes on the spot and then took him out on a stretcher, said Keir Radnedge, a veteran British sports journalist who was working nearby at the time.The World Cup organizing committee said he was taken to Doha's Hamad General Hospital, but it did not state a cause of death. “We are in touch with the US Embassy and relevant local authorities to ensure the process of repatriating the body is in accordance with the family’s wishes,” it said in a statement.Wahl, who wrote for Sports Illustrated for a decade then started his own website, was a major voice in introducing professional soccer to an American public more used to seeing the sport as a school-level game. He also brought a critical eye to the organizational bodies of the international sport.He “really helped put soccer on the mainstream sports map in the States,” Radnedge said.“Grant had a strong moral compass, on where sports should be and how sport ... should help set standards for people,” he said. “There was never any doubt that Grant was on the side of the good guys in wanting soccer to make the best of itself.”Wahl was covering his eighth World Cup. He wrote Monday on his website that he had&nbsp;<a href="https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/world-cup-daily-day-22">visited a medical clinic</a>&nbsp;while in Qatar.“My body finally broke down on me. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress and lots of work can do that to you,” Wahl wrote. “What had been a cold over the last 10 days turned into something more severe on the night of the USA-Netherlands game, and I could feel my upper chest take on a new level of pressure and discomfort.”Wahl wrote that he tested negative for COVID-19 and sought treatment for his symptoms.“I went into the medical clinic at the main media center today, and they said I probably have bronchitis. They gave me a course of antibiotics and some heavy-duty cough syrup, and I’m already feeling a bit better just a few hours later. But still: No bueno,” he wrote.Wahl tweeted on Wednesday that he had celebrated his birthday that day.“We could always count on Grant to deliver insightful and entertaining stories about our game, and its major protagonists,” the U.S. Soccer Federation said in a statement. “Grant’s belief in the power of the game to advance human rights was, and will remain, an inspiration to all. Grant made soccer his life’s work, and we are devastated that he and his brilliant writing will no longer be with us.”Wahl's wife, Dr. Celine Gounder, tweeted that she was thankful for the support of her husband’s “soccer family” and friends who had reached out.“&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/celinegounder/status/1601404727014879232?s=20&amp;t=Wpv4uCqNxr74RB-kYxrn-w">I’m in complete shock</a>,” wrote Gounder, who is an associate professor at New York University School of Medicine, an attending physician at Bellevue Hospital Center and a CBS News contributor.U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/StateDeptSpox/status/1601419687619067904">in a tweet</a>&nbsp;that American officials were in touch with Qatari authorities “to see to it that his family’s wishes are fulfilled as expeditiously as possible."<a href="https://grantwahl.substack.com/p/an-unexpected-detention-by-world">Wahl wore a rainbow T-shirt in support of LGBTQ rights to the United States' World Cup opener against Wales on Nov. 21</a>&nbsp;and wrote that security refused him entry and told him to remove the shirt. Gay and lesbian sex is criminalized in Qatar, a conservative Muslim emirate.Wahl wrote he was detained for 25 minutes at Ahmed Bin Ali stadium in Al Rayyan, then was let go by a security commander. Wahl said FIFA apologized to him.Among Wahl’s work before he began covering soccer exclusively was&nbsp;<a href="https://vault.si.com/vault/2002/02/18/ahead-of-his-class-ohio-high-school-junior-lebron-james-is-so-good-that-hes-already-being-mentioned-as-the-heir-to-air-jordan">a Sports Illustrated cover story</a>&nbsp;about LeBron James in 2002, when James was a junior at St. Vincent-St. Mary High in Akron, Ohio.“He was always pretty cool to be around. He spent a lot of time in my hometown of Akron,” James said in Philadelphia after the Los Angeles Lakers lost in overtime to the 76ers. “Any time his name would come up, I’ll always think back to me as a teenager having Grant in our building down at St. V’s. It’s a tragic loss. It’s unfortunate to lose someone as great as he was. I wish his family the best. May he rest in paradise.”A voter at times in FIFA’s annual awards, Wahl was among 82 journalists honored last week by FIFA and the international sports press association AIPS for attending eight or more World Cups.“His love for football was immense and his reporting will be missed by all who follow the global game,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">U.S. Soccer Statement On The Passing Of Grant Wahl: <a href="https://t.co/CBp1mCK1mQ">pic.twitter.com/CBp1mCK1mQ</a>&mdash; U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/1601401947692863489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Wahl graduated from Princeton in 1996 and worked for Sports Illustrated from 1996 to 2021, known primarily for his coverage of soccer and college basketball. He then launched his own website.Wahl also worked for Fox Sports from 2012-19.His death at the World Cup left fellow journalists covering the games stunned.“You come to a World Cup as a journalist to work, to share the stresses, the pressures but also the enjoyments and the fascination of it — and to share that with your readers, your listeners, your viewers. That’s what Grant was doing, that’s what he enjoyed doing. Everybody recognized that enthusiasm in him,” Radnedge said.“So for him to not be with us anymore at such a young age, that’s an immense shock.”

⚽️ Writer Grant Wahl, who wore rainbow shirt to World Cup, dies in Qatar

K-State quarterback Will Howard and punter/kicker Ty Zentner joined Wildcat 91.9 Sports Director Anthony Gorges on Ad Astra Sports Talk for a breakdown of the Big 12 Championship, what they look forward to in the Sugar Bowl against No. 5 Alabama and a look back at a historic season for the Wildcats.

*Republished with permission. Anthony Gorges is a former intern for Eagle Radio in Manhattan

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 </figure>K-State quarterback Will Howard and punter/kicker Ty Zentner joined Wildcat 91.9 Sports Director Anthony Gorges on Ad Astra Sports Talk for a breakdown of the Big 12 Championship, what they look forward to in the Sugar Bowl against No. 5 Alabama and a look back at a historic season for the Wildcats.*Republished with permission. Anthony Gorges is a former intern for Eagle Radio in Manhattan

🎥 🏈 K-State's Howard, Zentner reflect, look ahead to 'Bama

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Emilee Ebert scored 14 points and ran her streak of free throw makes to 32, and No. 24 Kansas State cruised to a 72-45 win over UMKC. 

The Wildcats scored the last six points of the first half for a 39-24 lead and had the first 13 of the second to make it 50-24. Ebert had six of those 19. 

The Mavericks went scoreless for 7:36 and without a field goal for almost 10 minutes. Kansas State outscored UMKC 25-7 in the third quarter as the Mavericks went 2 of 7 with 14 turnovers. Jocelyn Ewell led UMKC with 14 points.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Emilee Ebert scored 14 points and ran her streak of free throw makes to 32, and No. 24 Kansas State cruised to a 72-45 win over UMKC. The Wildcats scored the last six points of the first half for a 39-24 lead and had the first 13 of the second to make it 50-24. Ebert had six of those 19. The Mavericks went scoreless for 7:36 and without a field goal for almost 10 minutes. Kansas State outscored UMKC 25-7 in the third quarter as the Mavericks went 2 of 7 with 14 turnovers. Jocelyn Ewell led UMKC with 14 points.

K-State women's basketball rolls past UMKC

Stanton County 45, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 41

Maywood-Hayes Center, Neb. 61, Oberlin-Decatur 5

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL=Andover 70, Maize 41Andover Central 70, Wichita Campus 44Baldwin 72, Anderson County 41Centralia 59, Cair Paravel 34Chanute 74, Winfield 60Chaparral 53, El Dorado 32Cheney 61, Pratt 58, OTClay Center 65, Beloit 59Concordia 45, Riley County 31Derby 74, McPherson 68Ellsworth 19, Phillipsburg 11Fairfield 66, Chase 26Garden Plain 53, Nickerson 24Greeley County 82, McClave, Colo. 67Hanover 87, St. Xavier 11Haven 69, Kingman 51Highland Park 82, Bonner Springs 62Hoisington 59, Kinsley 34Hutchinson 60, Salina Central 27Inman 54, Hillsboro 21Junction City 81 Salina South 53KC Bishop Ward 65, Rossville 54Labette County 62, Mulvane 46Logan/Palco 60, Golden Plains 22Macksville 69, Bucklin 45Madison/Hamilton Co-op 27, Oswego 25Manhattan 60, Hays 44Moundridge 71, Lyons 35Oskaloosa 59, Onaga 49Pawnee Heights 69, Wheatland-Grinnell 35Pittsburg 59, Nevada, Mo. 51Pittsburg Colgan 82, Chetopa 8Pleasant Ridge 52, McLouth 28Remington 39, Douglass 37Southeast Saline 70, Smoky Valley 38St. James Academy 67, Washburn Rural 62Stanton County 45, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. 41Sublette 72, Southwestern Hts. 50Sylvan-Lucas 45, Smith Center 36Trego 51, Victoria 40Wallace County 63, Cheylin 58Wichita Independent 73, Halstead 50Cattle Trail Invitational=Maywood-Hayes Center, Neb. 61, Oberlin-Decatur 5

Tuesday night boys basketball results

Wauneta-Palisade, Neb. 46, Oberlin-Decatur 38

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL=Axtell 31, Flint Hills Christian 25Baldwin 43, Anderson County 29Bonner Springs 49, Highland Park 36Chanute 35, Winfield 31, OTCimarron 61, Southwestern Hts. 35Crest 49, Erie 45Elkhart 62, Walsh, Colo. 22Fort Scott 63, Wellsville 21Frontenac 64, Riverton 28Garden Plain 53, Nickerson 33Goddard 43, Buhler 32Golden Plains 62, Cheylin 7Hanover 79, St Xaviers 21Haven 38, Kingman 27Hesston 55, Rose Hill 16Hillsboro 64, Inman 49McClave, Colo. 54, Greeley County 24Nevada, Mo. 60, Pittsburg 41Northeast-Arma 37, Marmaton Valley 28Pawnee Heights 34, Dighton 29Phillipsburg 70, Ellsworth 44Quapaw, Okla. 52, Baxter Springs 29Quinter 67, Natoma 27Salina South 38 Junction City 32Smith Center 54, Sylvan-Lucas 41Southeast Saline 48, Smoky Valley 46St. Francis 76, Triplains-Brewster 15Syracuse 47, Eads, Colo. 31Valley Heights 49, Marysville 27Wallace County 41, Weskan 15Wamego 50, Sabetha 27Cattle Trail Invitational=Wauneta-Palisade, Neb. 46, Oberlin-Decatur 38___

Tuesday night girls basketball results

Congratulations to Parker Erickson of Ramona, the Week 13 winner in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest!

Parker, who scored 13 of 14 points, wins $100.

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Gridiron Glory: Congratulations Parker Erickson!

The Hays High Indians are on the road for the first time Tuesday as they travel to Manhattan to take on the Indians.

The girls game will tipoff at approximately 6:00 with the boys to follow from Manhattan.

Click the player below or click&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/480602">HERE&nbsp;</a>to view the game. You can also download the Team1Sports app for your phone or connected device, including smart TVs.

The Hays High Indians are on the road for the first time Tuesday as they travel to Manhattan to take on the Indians.The girls game will tipoff at approximately 6:00 with the boys to follow from Manhattan.Click the player below or click&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/480602">HERE&nbsp;</a>to view the game. You can also download the Team1Sports app for your phone or connected device, including smart TVs.<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/480602?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>