In the latest MWSU Fieldhouse home opener in quite some time, seven Griffons made their home debut and were victorious in a gritty 62-55 over Lincoln.

Sophomore Logan Hughes had her best game for the Lady Griffons, scoring a career high 14 points and tying a career high with 5 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench including three makes from behind the three point arc. 

 Freshman Mary Fultz also had a solid night off the bench scoring in double figures for the second time in three games with 11 points and also had two steals.&nbsp; Once again the Griffons went deep into the bench with twelve players seeing action while ten scored in the contest. 

With the win, the Griffs improve to 2-1 on the season and are now 15-1 under Coach Whitaker on Tom Smith Court.&nbsp; Whitaker improved to 23-9 all-time as Griffon coach

The Missouri Western men used a big second half to pull away from Lincoln University and pull off an 89-73 win on Thursday night for the home at the Fieldhouse.  

The Griffons improved to 2-0 on the season shooting&nbsp; 48% from the field and had four players in double figures, led by sophomore Will Eames, who dropped in 25 points and 11 rebounds.  Fellow sophomore JaRon Thames added 16 points off the bench, with Tyrell Carroll and Q Mays adding 14 and 12 respectively. 

With the win the Griffon men are 2-0 for the first time since the 2014-15 season and 2-0 in MIAA play for the first time since 2009.

Next up for Missouri Western the homestand will continue on Saturday when Central Missouri travels to St. Joseph.&nbsp; The afternoon will get started at 1:30 pm when the Lady Griffons tip off against the defending MIAA champion Jennies, with the men tipping off after that.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607108755392.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of MIssouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of MIssouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>In the latest MWSU Fieldhouse home opener in quite some time, seven Griffons made their home debut and were victorious in a gritty 62-55 over Lincoln.Sophomore Logan Hughes had her best game for the Lady Griffons, scoring a career high 14 points and tying a career high with 5 rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench including three makes from behind the three point arc. Freshman Mary Fultz also had a solid night off the bench scoring in double figures for the second time in three games with 11 points and also had two steals.&nbsp; Once again the Griffons went deep into the bench with twelve players seeing action while ten scored in the contest. With the win, the Griffs improve to 2-1 on the season and are now 15-1 under Coach Whitaker on Tom Smith Court.&nbsp; Whitaker improved to 23-9 all-time as Griffon coach<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607108919853.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>The Missouri Western men used a big second half to pull away from Lincoln University and pull off an 89-73 win on Thursday night for the home at the Fieldhouse. The Griffons improved to 2-0 on the season shooting&nbsp; 48% from the field and had four players in double figures, led by sophomore Will Eames, who dropped in 25 points and 11 rebounds. Fellow sophomore JaRon Thames added 16 points off the bench, with Tyrell Carroll and Q Mays adding 14 and 12 respectively. With the win the Griffon men are 2-0 for the first time since the 2014-15 season and 2-0 in MIAA play for the first time since 2009.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607109212599.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Next up for Missouri Western the homestand will continue on Saturday when Central Missouri travels to St. Joseph.&nbsp; The afternoon will get started at 1:30 pm when the Lady Griffons tip off against the defending MIAA champion Jennies, with the men tipping off after that.

Missouri Western State University has doubleheader sweep in home opener

By SAM ZEFF <a href="https://www.kcur.org/sports/2020-12-03/coach-at-the-center-of-the-death-of-a-kansas-college-football-player-fired-from-missouri-southern">Kansas News Service</a>

The football coach at the center of the death of a 19-year-old player
 at Garden City Community College in 2018 was fired Wednesday 
from his new job at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin.

"Jeff Sims, head football coach, has been relieved of his duties," Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman said in a statement.

Sims
 was 2-9 with the Lions in 2019, and games this year were postponed due 
to the pandemic. He still had two years left on his contract. But the 
university refuses to say whether Sims was fired for cause or without 
cause. If MSSU decided to just release Sims, the school would owe him 
$90,000, according to the contract he signed in November 2018. But, if 
he was fired for cause, the university would not owe him.

When 
KCUR asked if Sims would be paid, MSSU Director of News Services &amp; 
Messaging, Mike Olmstead, responded with a statement that read, in part,
 "The details of him being relieved of his duties cannot be discussed as
 they represent an ongoing personnel situation." 

Olmstead did not elaborate on why Sims' firing is an "ongoing personnel situation."

Braeden Bradforth, the teenager from Neptune, New Jersey, died of exertional heatstroke <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-02-17/monday-in-jersey-tuesday-in-garden-city-wednesday-dead-after-a-football-practice-in-kansas" target="_blank">after a grueling Sims-led workout on a hot August day in Garden City. </a>An investigation paid for by GCCC a year after Bradforth's death blamed <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-11-14/investigation-into-kansas-football-players-death-blames-the-coach-athletic-director" target="_blank"> "a striking lack of leadership" by top college officials, including Sims.</a>

Earlier
 this year the family settled with the college for $500,000, the maximum
 allowed under Kansas law because Sims and other GCCC officials were 
protected by qualified immunity.

"We may never know whether 
Braeden’s death played a role in Missouri Southern‘s decision to end 
their relationship with Sims," said family lawyer Jill Greene. "But one 
can only hope that it was a factor."

Sims seemed confused by his firing. "I don't think there was a reason," <a href="https://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/mssu-dismisses-head-football-coach-jeff-sims/article_2960b41c-34e8-11eb-93e5-bf73646635c4.html?fbclid=IwAR2c4xkwL6pddmpkzuGfbLbxqf8DmcC2UG1qv1leuRnzmyKiv0cn3VplZbc" target="_blank">he told the Joplin Globe. </a>"I had a contract, and they exercised their options in the contract. We shook hands and went opposite directions."

Controversy has followed Sims in his career. A year after Bradforth's death he told KCUR that <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-08-01/a-year-after-a-football-player-died-at-a-kansas-college-his-coach-still-says-god-has-a-plan" target="_blank">“It’s unfortunate what happened, but God has a plan."</a>

<a href="https://www.kcur.org/education/2019-04-29/why-kansas-junior-colleges-are-again-capping-scholarships-for-out-of-state-players" target="_blank">Also, Sims' feud with another junior college football</a> coach played out in public during the Netflix series Last Chance U.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607020579308.png" alt="Jeff Sims at a news conference before his first season as head coach at Missouri Southern State University. Christina Elias / KCUR 89.3" />
 <figcaption>Jeff Sims at a news conference before his first season as head coach at Missouri Southern State University. Christina Elias / KCUR 89.3</figcaption>
 </figure>By SAM ZEFF <a href="https://www.kcur.org/sports/2020-12-03/coach-at-the-center-of-the-death-of-a-kansas-college-football-player-fired-from-missouri-southern">Kansas News Service</a>The football coach at the center of the death of a 19-year-old player
 at Garden City Community College in 2018 was fired Wednesday 
from his new job at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin."Jeff Sims, head football coach, has been relieved of his duties," Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman said in a statement.Sims
 was 2-9 with the Lions in 2019, and games this year were postponed due 
to the pandemic. He still had two years left on his contract. But the 
university refuses to say whether Sims was fired for cause or without 
cause. If MSSU decided to just release Sims, the school would owe him 
$90,000, according to the contract he signed in November 2018. But, if 
he was fired for cause, the university would not owe him.When 
KCUR asked if Sims would be paid, MSSU Director of News Services &amp; 
Messaging, Mike Olmstead, responded with a statement that read, in part,
 "The details of him being relieved of his duties cannot be discussed as
 they represent an ongoing personnel situation." Olmstead did not elaborate on why Sims' firing is an "ongoing personnel situation."The death of Braeden BradforthBraeden Bradforth, the teenager from Neptune, New Jersey, died of exertional heatstroke <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-02-17/monday-in-jersey-tuesday-in-garden-city-wednesday-dead-after-a-football-practice-in-kansas" target="_blank">after a grueling Sims-led workout on a hot August day in Garden City. </a>An investigation paid for by GCCC a year after Bradforth's death blamed <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-11-14/investigation-into-kansas-football-players-death-blames-the-coach-athletic-director" target="_blank"> "a striking lack of leadership" by top college officials, including Sims.</a> Earlier
 this year the family settled with the college for $500,000, the maximum
 allowed under Kansas law because Sims and other GCCC officials were 
protected by qualified immunity."We may never know whether 
Braeden’s death played a role in Missouri Southern‘s decision to end 
their relationship with Sims," said family lawyer Jill Greene. "But one 
can only hope that it was a factor."Sims seemed confused by his firing. "I don't think there was a reason," <a href="https://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/mssu-dismisses-head-football-coach-jeff-sims/article_2960b41c-34e8-11eb-93e5-bf73646635c4.html?fbclid=IwAR2c4xkwL6pddmpkzuGfbLbxqf8DmcC2UG1qv1leuRnzmyKiv0cn3VplZbc" target="_blank">he told the Joplin Globe. </a>"I had a contract, and they exercised their options in the contract. We shook hands and went opposite directions."Controversy has followed Sims in his career. A year after Bradforth's death he told KCUR that <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2019-08-01/a-year-after-a-football-player-died-at-a-kansas-college-his-coach-still-says-god-has-a-plan" target="_blank">“It’s unfortunate what happened, but God has a plan."</a><a href="https://www.kcur.org/education/2019-04-29/why-kansas-junior-colleges-are-again-capping-scholarships-for-out-of-state-players" target="_blank">Also, Sims' feud with another junior college football</a> coach played out in public during the Netflix series Last Chance U.

Coach at center of the death of Kan. football player fired from Missouri Southern 

Mizzou Men's Basketball upended No. 21 Oregon, 83-75, on Wednesday night in Omaha, improving to 2-0 on the season. The Tigers earned their first win away from home over a ranked opponent since a Braggin' Rights win over Illinois on Dec. 22, 2012.

Junior Xavier Pinson scored 19 of his team-high 22 points in the second half to lead five Tigers in double figures. Mizzou shot 46.2 percent from the field and committed just seven turnovers on an efficient night offensively.

Senior Mark Smith scored 15 points on four 3-pointers while Javon Pickett chipped in 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting and Dru Smith added 11 points, four assists and three steals.

Junior Jeremiah Tilmon controlled the paint, playing 30 minutes and finishing with 11 points and nine rebounds. Mizzou scored 34 points in the paint and 24 fastbreak points.

Mizzou travels to Wichita State on Sunday for a clash with the Shockers. Tip is set for 1 p.m. CT on ESPN2.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607016838348.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Mizzou Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Mizzou Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Mizzou Men's Basketball upended No. 21 Oregon, 83-75, on Wednesday night in Omaha, improving to 2-0 on the season. The Tigers earned their first win away from home over a ranked opponent since a Braggin' Rights win over Illinois on Dec. 22, 2012.Junior Xavier Pinson scored 19 of his team-high 22 points in the second half to lead five Tigers in double figures. Mizzou shot 46.2 percent from the field and committed just seven turnovers on an efficient night offensively.Senior Mark Smith scored 15 points on four 3-pointers while Javon Pickett chipped in 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting and Dru Smith added 11 points, four assists and three steals.Junior Jeremiah Tilmon controlled the paint, playing 30 minutes and finishing with 11 points and nine rebounds. Mizzou scored 34 points in the paint and 24 fastbreak points.Mizzou travels to Wichita State on Sunday for a clash with the Shockers. Tip is set for 1 p.m. CT on ESPN2.

Missouri earns hard fought win over #21 Oregon 83-75; Improve to 2-0

Despite falling behind by double-digits in the first half, No. 7 Kansas was able to battle back to defeat No. 20 Kentucky, 65-62, at the State Farm Champions Classic inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday.

The Jayhawks were led by a career-high 23 points by redshirt freshman Jalen Wilson, who scored on 8-of-16 from the field, coupled with a career-high 10 rebounds. The performance was Wilson’s first-career double-double and his third-straight game scoring in double-figures.

Along with Wilson, junior Ochai Agbaji scored in double-figures for the third-straight game with 17 points on 5-of-17 from the field and 3-of-9 from beyond the arc.

In his 50th career start, Agbaji came out of the gates with the first five points for KU, before Kentucky opened up a 15-0 run to take the lead, 17-5, at the 10:59 mark of the first half. During Kentucky’s run, the Jayhawks converted just 4-of-18 from the field while turning the ball over eight times.

Despite the slow start, Kansas was able to trim Kentucky’s lead to just six points before the half, as Kentucky led KU, 36-29 at the break. Kansas shot 31% (11-of-35) from the field while out-rebounding the Wildcats, 22-21, in the first half.

In the second half, Kansas battled back behind a 10-0 run, which was the first Jayhawk lead since the 16:15 mark of the first half, when KU led 5-4. The run was fueled by six points by Wilson, while Kentucky fell into foul trouble.

Wilson’s career-day continued into the second half, where he reached his first-career 20-point game and helped put away the Wildcats in the final minutes.

Kansas will host its first home contest of the 2020-21 season, when they host Washburn on Thursday, December 3 inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. It is the first of a five game homestand for the Jayhawks, before beginning Big 12 play at Texas Tech on December 17.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1606931881669.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Kansas Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of Kansas Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Despite falling behind by double-digits in the first half, No. 7 Kansas was able to battle back to defeat No. 20 Kentucky, 65-62, at the State Farm Champions Classic inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday.The Jayhawks were led by a career-high 23 points by redshirt freshman Jalen Wilson, who scored on 8-of-16 from the field, coupled with a career-high 10 rebounds. The performance was Wilson’s first-career double-double and his third-straight game scoring in double-figures.Along with Wilson, junior Ochai Agbaji scored in double-figures for the third-straight game with 17 points on 5-of-17 from the field and 3-of-9 from beyond the arc.In his 50th career start, Agbaji came out of the gates with the first five points for KU, before Kentucky opened up a 15-0 run to take the lead, 17-5, at the 10:59 mark of the first half. During Kentucky’s run, the Jayhawks converted just 4-of-18 from the field while turning the ball over eight times.Despite the slow start, Kansas was able to trim Kentucky’s lead to just six points before the half, as Kentucky led KU, 36-29 at the break. Kansas shot 31% (11-of-35) from the field while out-rebounding the Wildcats, 22-21, in the first half.In the second half, Kansas battled back behind a 10-0 run, which was the first Jayhawk lead since the 16:15 mark of the first half, when KU led 5-4. The run was fueled by six points by Wilson, while Kentucky fell into foul trouble.Wilson’s career-day continued into the second half, where he reached his first-career 20-point game and helped put away the Wildcats in the final minutes.Kansas will host its first home contest of the 2020-21 season, when they host Washburn on Thursday, December 3 inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. It is the first of a five game homestand for the Jayhawks, before beginning Big 12 play at Texas Tech on December 17.

Kansas rally's back to defeat #20 Kentucky in State Farm Champions Classic

Sporting Kansas City’s home match against Minnesota United FC in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs has been rescheduled for Thursday and will be televised nationally on FOX, Major League Soccer announced today.

The Western Conference Semifinal at Children’s Mercy Park, originally slated for Wednesday, will now kick off at 7:31 p.m. CT on Thursday. This shift in scheduling was not a result of COVID-19.

Additionally, MLS has announced that the Western Conference Final will now take place next Monday, Dec. 7, at a time to be determined with national coverage on FS1, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app. The match was previously slated for Sunday, Dec. 6. The 25th MLS Cup remains set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. CT on FOX and UniMas/TUDN.

Thursday’s showdown will mark the first time Sporting and Minnesota have met in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The Midwestern rivals have squared off 13 times across all competitions since Minnesota joined MLS in 2017, with Sporting owning a 7-4-2 record overall and a perfect 6-0-0 mark at home. The Loons have been outscored 15-1 in their six previous visits to Children’s Mercy Park.

Top-seeded Sporting ended the 2020 regular season by going 6-1-1 down the stretch, claiming their fourth first-place conference finish since 2011, before ousting the San Jose Earthquakes in Round One. Meanwhile, No. 4 seed Minnesota boasts a league-best nine-game active unbeaten run after going 4-0-4 in their last eight regular season games and defeating the Colorado Rapids in their Round One contest. The Loons haven’t lost since Sept. 23.

Sporting Kansas City’s home match against Minnesota United FC in the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs has been rescheduled for Thursday and will be televised nationally on FOX, Major League Soccer announced today.The Western Conference Semifinal at Children’s Mercy Park, originally slated for Wednesday, will now kick off at 7:31 p.m. CT on Thursday. This shift in scheduling was not a result of COVID-19.Additionally, MLS has announced that the Western Conference Final will now take place next Monday, Dec. 7, at a time to be determined with national coverage on FS1, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app. The match was previously slated for Sunday, Dec. 6. The 25th MLS Cup remains set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. CT on FOX and UniMas/TUDN.Thursday’s showdown will mark the first time Sporting and Minnesota have met in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The Midwestern rivals have squared off 13 times across all competitions since Minnesota joined MLS in 2017, with Sporting owning a 7-4-2 record overall and a perfect 6-0-0 mark at home. The Loons have been outscored 15-1 in their six previous visits to Children’s Mercy Park.Top-seeded Sporting ended the 2020 regular season by going 6-1-1 down the stretch, claiming their fourth first-place conference finish since 2011, before ousting the San Jose Earthquakes in Round One. Meanwhile, No. 4 seed Minnesota boasts a league-best nine-game active unbeaten run after going 4-0-4 in their last eight regular season games and defeating the Colorado Rapids in their Round One contest. The Loons haven’t lost since Sept. 23.

Sporting Kansas City's playoff match against Minnesota United FC moved to Thursday

The Royals and left-hander Mike Minor are in agreement on a two-year deal, pending a physical, sources told MLB.com on Sunday night. The club has not confirmed the deal.

Minor, 32, pitched for the Royals in 2017 after signing a two-year deal with Kansas City in 2016. He spent most of that season rehabbing from shoulder surgery, but he pitched in 10 games between Triple-A Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas and posted a 5.74 ERA.

Minor was a successful reliever for the Royals in 2017, appearing in 65 games while recording a 2.55 ERA. Minor even served in the closer role down the stretch that season, going 6-for-6 in save opportunities.

But the left-hander viewed himself as a starter and signed a three-year deal with Texas prior to the 2018 season. In 32 starts in 2019, Minor went 14-10 with a 3.59 ERA. He was traded this August to Oakland, where he made five appearances (four starts) with a 5.48 ERA.

The Royals have been searching for starting pitching depth, but they also could view Minor as a potential closer in the event they cannot re-sign closer Greg Holland.

The Royals also on Monday announced the signing of outfielder Michael A. Taylor, adding to an already crowded outfield for next season that was projected to feature a combination of Whit Merrifield, Bubba Starling, Edward Olivares and Franchy Cordero

A source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that Taylor's contract is a one-year Major League deal worth $1.75 million, plus $1 million in incentives. The team hasn't confirmed the terms of the contract.

Taylor, who spent his first seven big league seasons with the Nationals and was a part of their World Series-winning team in 2019, elected to become a free agent in October after clearing outright waivers.

The 29-year-old played in 38 games for Washington in 2020, hitting .196 with five home runs and 16 RBIs. Taylor's best season came in '17, when he hit .271 with 19 home runs, 17 stolen bases, 53 RBIs and an .806 OPS in 118 games. He also homered in his only World Series plate appearance in '19.

Taylor is a career .237 hitter with 53 home runs, 184 RBIs, 77 stolen bases and a .686 OPS in 574 games, playing primarily center field.

In a corresponding move to make room for Taylor, the Royals designated left-hander Foster Griffin for assignment. The 25-year-old Griffin made his Major League debut for Kansas City on July 27 and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings in his only appearance of the season.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606766539145.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of the Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of the Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>The Royals and left-hander Mike Minor are in agreement on a two-year deal, pending a physical, sources told MLB.com on Sunday night. The club has not confirmed the deal.Minor, 32, pitched for the Royals in 2017 after signing a two-year deal with Kansas City in 2016. He spent most of that season rehabbing from shoulder surgery, but he pitched in 10 games between Triple-A Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas and posted a 5.74 ERA.Minor was a successful reliever for the Royals in 2017, appearing in 65 games while recording a 2.55 ERA. Minor even served in the closer role down the stretch that season, going 6-for-6 in save opportunities.But the left-hander viewed himself as a starter and signed a three-year deal with Texas prior to the 2018 season. In 32 starts in 2019, Minor went 14-10 with a 3.59 ERA. He was traded this August to Oakland, where he made five appearances (four starts) with a 5.48 ERA.The Royals have been searching for starting pitching depth, but they also could view Minor as a potential closer in the event they cannot re-sign closer Greg Holland.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606766614089.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of the Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of the Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>The Royals also on Monday announced the signing of outfielder Michael A. Taylor, adding to an already crowded outfield for next season that was projected to feature a combination of Whit Merrifield, Bubba Starling, Edward Olivares and Franchy CorderoA source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that Taylor's contract is a one-year Major League deal worth $1.75 million, plus $1 million in incentives. The team hasn't confirmed the terms of the contract.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Royals announce they have signed MIchael A. Taylor. It’s a one-year deal worth $1.75 million plus $1 million in incentives, per source.&mdash; Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) <a href="https://twitter.com/Feinsand/status/1333487971476131841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Taylor, who spent his first seven big league seasons with the Nationals and was a part of their World Series-winning team in 2019, elected to become a free agent in October after clearing outright waivers.The 29-year-old played in 38 games for Washington in 2020, hitting .196 with five home runs and 16 RBIs. Taylor's best season came in '17, when he hit .271 with 19 home runs, 17 stolen bases, 53 RBIs and an .806 OPS in 118 games. He also homered in his only World Series plate appearance in '19.Taylor is a career .237 hitter with 53 home runs, 184 RBIs, 77 stolen bases and a .686 OPS in 574 games, playing primarily center field.In a corresponding move to make room for Taylor, the Royals designated left-hander Foster Griffin for assignment. The 25-year-old Griffin made his Major League debut for Kansas City on July 27 and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings in his only appearance of the season.

Royals add two players in free agency to 2021 roster

&nbsp;Patrick Mahomes threw for 462 yards and three touchdowns to outplay Tom Brady and lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Tyreek Hill's career game started with his first score of the game from 75 yards out, marking the ninth time in his young career that he had hauled in a touchdown of at least 75 yards.&nbsp; 

Hill would score his second touchdown from 44 yards out in the first quarter with 1:32 of time left.&nbsp; In total, Hill racked up seven catches for 203 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter alone. 

It marked the second-most prolific first quarter in terms of receiving yards by any player since 1991, trailing only Lee Evans' 205 first-quarter receiving yards in 2006.

The Chiefs defense continued to struggle to get pressure on Tom Brady, following a week against the Raiders where they were only able to get one hit on quarterback Derek Carr, the Chiefs did manage one sack of Brady, from a combination of Mike Danna and Alex Okafor.

The Chiefs also forced two turnovers from Brady, with interceptions coming from Bashaud Breeland and Tyrann Mathieu, both in the third quarter.

The Chiefs won their sixth straight game and clinched their seventh 10-win season in eight years under coach Andy Reid.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chiefs return to Arrowhead Stadium next week to take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606755255474.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs" />
 <figcaption>Photo Courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Patrick Mahomes threw for 462 yards and three touchdowns to outplay Tom Brady and lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tyreek Hill's career game started with his first score of the game from 75 yards out, marking the ninth time in his young career that he had hauled in a touchdown of at least 75 yards.&nbsp; Hill would score his second touchdown from 44 yards out in the first quarter with 1:32 of time left.&nbsp; In total, Hill racked up seven catches for 203 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter alone. It marked the second-most prolific first quarter in terms of receiving yards by any player since 1991, trailing only Lee Evans' 205 first-quarter receiving yards in 2006.The Chiefs defense continued to struggle to get pressure on Tom Brady, following a week against the Raiders where they were only able to get one hit on quarterback Derek Carr, the Chiefs did manage one sack of Brady, from a combination of Mike Danna and Alex Okafor.The Chiefs also forced two turnovers from Brady, with interceptions coming from Bashaud Breeland and Tyrann Mathieu, both in the third quarter.The Chiefs won their sixth straight game and clinched their seventh 10-win season in eight years under coach Andy Reid.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chiefs return to Arrowhead Stadium next week to take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football.

Tyreek Hill has career game; Chiefs down Buccaneers 27-24

Despite a pair of passing touchdowns from junior quarterback Miles Kendrick, Kansas fell to TCU 59-23 Saturday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

The Jayhawks dropped to 0-8 on the season and 0-7 in Big 12 play.

The Jayhawks fell into a 24-0 hole in the first quarter that they were ultimately unable to crawl out of. Trailing by 24, Kansas got on the scoreboard late in the first quarter when Jalon Daniels found Kwamie Lassiter II for a 48-yard touchdown to make it 24-6. It marked the first touchdown pass of Daniels’ career and the second touchdown this season for Lassiter.

After TCU added two more scores to make it 38-6, the Jayhawks found the end zone for the second time in the game. This time, Miles Kendrick found freshman Luke Grimm for a 14-yard score to make it 38-12. In the third quarter, trailing 45-12, Kendrick and Grimm hooked up for their second score of the game when Grimm caught a 21-yard touchdown pass. Kendrick then located Takulve Williams in the end zone for a two-point conversion to make the score 45-20.

The two touchdown catches for Grimm are the first two of his career. Lassiter also had a career game with seven catches for 116 yards, giving Kansas its first 100-yard receiver of the season.

Kansas will return to action Saturday at Texas Tech.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606628228869.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Kansas Athletics" />
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 </figure>Despite a pair of passing touchdowns from junior quarterback Miles Kendrick, Kansas fell to TCU 59-23 Saturday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.The Jayhawks dropped to 0-8 on the season and 0-7 in Big 12 play.The Jayhawks fell into a 24-0 hole in the first quarter that they were ultimately unable to crawl out of. Trailing by 24, Kansas got on the scoreboard late in the first quarter when Jalon Daniels found Kwamie Lassiter II for a 48-yard touchdown to make it 24-6. It marked the first touchdown pass of Daniels’ career and the second touchdown this season for Lassiter.After TCU added two more scores to make it 38-6, the Jayhawks found the end zone for the second time in the game. This time, Miles Kendrick found freshman Luke Grimm for a 14-yard score to make it 38-12. In the third quarter, trailing 45-12, Kendrick and Grimm hooked up for their second score of the game when Grimm caught a 21-yard touchdown pass. Kendrick then located Takulve Williams in the end zone for a two-point conversion to make the score 45-20.The two touchdown catches for Grimm are the first two of his career. Lassiter also had a career game with seven catches for 116 yards, giving Kansas its first 100-yard receiver of the season.Kansas will return to action Saturday at Texas Tech.&nbsp;

Kansas falls to TCU 59-23

&nbsp;A 30-yard field goal as time expired gave Baylor a 32-31 win over K-State on Saturday evening. K-State dropped to 4-5 (4-4 Big 12) with the loss.&nbsp;

Charlie Brewer threw for 349 yards and accounted for four total touchdowns to rally the Bears to the win. Brewer's big night through the air helped offset a big night by the K-State rushing attack. The Cats rushed for a season-best 256 yards, as Deuce Vaughn led the way with 102 yards and a touchdown. Will Howard and Malik Knowles added rushing touchdowns on the night for K-State.  

The teams traded scores throughout the fourth quarter. The hosts got a touchdown reception by Trestan Ebner and a rushing score by Brewer to stay in it. K-State used a pair of quick-strike drives to maintain the lead. Howard found the end zone from 24 yards out following a 49-yard pass play to Briley Moore. Vaughn added a 38-yard rushing score for the Cats.  

Leading by two, K-State went three and out to give the ball back to Baylor with 2:32 remaining in the game. The Bears marched 57 yards in 10 plays to set John Mayers up for the game-winning field goal as time expired.

Baylor finished with 420 yards of offense on the evening. K-State managed 344 yards. Howard finished 9-of-18 through the air for 88 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Defensively, K-State finished with seven sacks. 

K-State returns home to host Texas next Saturday. 

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 </figure>&nbsp;A 30-yard field goal as time expired gave Baylor a 32-31 win over K-State on Saturday evening. K-State dropped to 4-5 (4-4 Big 12) with the loss.&nbsp;Charlie Brewer threw for 349 yards and accounted for four total touchdowns to rally the Bears to the win. Brewer's big night through the air helped offset a big night by the K-State rushing attack. The Cats rushed for a season-best 256 yards, as Deuce Vaughn led the way with 102 yards and a touchdown. Will Howard and Malik Knowles added rushing touchdowns on the night for K-State. The teams traded scores throughout the fourth quarter. The hosts got a touchdown reception by Trestan Ebner and a rushing score by Brewer to stay in it. K-State used a pair of quick-strike drives to maintain the lead. Howard found the end zone from 24 yards out following a 49-yard pass play to Briley Moore. Vaughn added a 38-yard rushing score for the Cats. Leading by two, K-State went three and out to give the ball back to Baylor with 2:32 remaining in the game. The Bears marched 57 yards in 10 plays to set John Mayers up for the game-winning field goal as time expired.Baylor finished with 420 yards of offense on the evening. K-State managed 344 yards. Howard finished 9-of-18 through the air for 88 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Defensively, K-State finished with seven sacks. K-State returns home to host Texas next Saturday.

Kansas State falls to Baylor on late field goal 32-31

Mizzou Football defeated SEC East foe Vanderbilt, 41-0, Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, improving to 4-3&nbsp; in head coach Eliah Drinkwitz's first season at the helm of the program. The Tigers used a stout defensive effort, limiting Vanderbilt to 196 total yards, and a dominant rushing attack from Larry Rountree III and Tyler Badie who helped Mizzou rush for 223 yards on the ground in the win.

The win marked Mizzou's first SEC shutout since the 2018 season-finale when Mizzou defeated Arkansas, 38-0. It was Mizzou's first shutout since a 50-0 win over SEMO, Sept. 14, 2019. The win was Mizzou's largest margin of victory in an SEC game since joining the league.

The Tigers have now won four of the last five games, with its only loss in that span coming at No. 10 Florida on Halloween night. Mizzou has allowed just 20 points over its last three wins.

Junior Nick Bolton once again anchored a dominant defensive performance, posting nine tackles with 2.0 tackles for loss and one sack with a pass breakup. Rountree also rushed for a career-high three touchdowns and 160 yards on 21 carries to lead the offense. Thanks to the rushing attack, Mizzou never punted in the game.

Mizzou got on the board early thanks to a momentum-grabbing fourth-down stop on Vanderbilt's first series of the game. Junior All-SEC LB Nick Bolton stopped RB Keyon Henry-Brooks for no gain on a fourth-and-one, giving Mizzou the ball on the Commodore 44. The Tigers then covered 44 yards on just six plays, capped by a Larry Rountree III seven-yard touchdown. It was Rountree's fourth-straight game with a touchdown.

Rountree added another second-quarter score, giving him his seventh career game with multiple scores, while extending Mizzou's lead to 14-0 with 7:51 remaining in the second quarter. On Mizzou's third touchdown drive, it was Rountree's backfield partner, RB Tyler Badie, who did most of the heavy lifting. He had two catches and four carries, accounting for 67 yards on the drive, and he punched in a one-yard TD score as Mizzou took a 21-0 lead into intermission.

Harrison Mevis connected on a pair of third-quarter field goals as Mizzou took a 27-0 lead into the fourth.Rountree added his third score from 25 yards out to extend the lead to 34-0 and put the game on ice.

Seeing the field as a reserve, freshman QB Brady Cook hit WR Damon Hazleton for a 25-yard touchdown strike to put the Tigers up 41-0.

Even though she is not a Tiger, Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller made her college football debut by kicking off to begin the second half. She became the first female ever to play in an SEC or Power 5 football game.

The four-straight contests with a rushing touchdown is tied for the longest of Rountree's career (final game of 2018, plus opening three games in 2019).&nbsp; Rountree's impressive four-game streak is the longest by a Tiger since Marcus Murphy, as he accomplished the feat over Mizzou's first four games in 2013. Additionally, Kendial Lawrence was the last Tiger to also produce four consecutive rushing scores in SEC play (2012).

Mizzou will return home next Saturday for a Dec. 5 tilt with SEC West Division rival Arkansas at a time TBD. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606621731245.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Mizzou Athletics" />
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 </figure>Mizzou Football defeated SEC East foe Vanderbilt, 41-0, Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, improving to 4-3&nbsp; in head coach Eliah Drinkwitz's first season at the helm of the program. The Tigers used a stout defensive effort, limiting Vanderbilt to 196 total yards, and a dominant rushing attack from Larry Rountree III and Tyler Badie who helped Mizzou rush for 223 yards on the ground in the win.The win marked Mizzou's first SEC shutout since the 2018 season-finale when Mizzou defeated Arkansas, 38-0. It was Mizzou's first shutout since a 50-0 win over SEMO, Sept. 14, 2019. The win was Mizzou's largest margin of victory in an SEC game since joining the league.The Tigers have now won four of the last five games, with its only loss in that span coming at No. 10 Florida on Halloween night. Mizzou has allowed just 20 points over its last three wins.Junior Nick Bolton once again anchored a dominant defensive performance, posting nine tackles with 2.0 tackles for loss and one sack with a pass breakup. Rountree also rushed for a career-high three touchdowns and 160 yards on 21 carries to lead the offense. Thanks to the rushing attack, Mizzou never punted in the game.Mizzou got on the board early thanks to a momentum-grabbing fourth-down stop on Vanderbilt's first series of the game. Junior All-SEC LB Nick Bolton stopped RB Keyon Henry-Brooks for no gain on a fourth-and-one, giving Mizzou the ball on the Commodore 44. The Tigers then covered 44 yards on just six plays, capped by a Larry Rountree III seven-yard touchdown. It was Rountree's fourth-straight game with a touchdown.Rountree added another second-quarter score, giving him his seventh career game with multiple scores, while extending Mizzou's lead to 14-0 with 7:51 remaining in the second quarter. On Mizzou's third touchdown drive, it was Rountree's backfield partner, RB Tyler Badie, who did most of the heavy lifting. He had two catches and four carries, accounting for 67 yards on the drive, and he punched in a one-yard TD score as Mizzou took a 21-0 lead into intermission.Harrison Mevis connected on a pair of third-quarter field goals as Mizzou took a 27-0 lead into the fourth.Rountree added his third score from 25 yards out to extend the lead to 34-0 and put the game on ice.Seeing the field as a reserve, freshman QB Brady Cook hit WR Damon Hazleton for a 25-yard touchdown strike to put the Tigers up 41-0.Even though she is not a Tiger, Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller made her college football debut by kicking off to begin the second half. She became the first female ever to play in an SEC or Power 5 football game.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HISTORY MADE 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/VandyFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VandyFootball</a>’s Sarah Fuller is the first woman in college football history to play in a Power 5 game. <a href="https://t.co/zhSaLqa3Bg">pic.twitter.com/zhSaLqa3Bg</a>&mdash; SEC Network (@SECNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/SECNetwork/status/1332759699071119361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The four-straight contests with a rushing touchdown is tied for the longest of Rountree's career (final game of 2018, plus opening three games in 2019).&nbsp; Rountree's impressive four-game streak is the longest by a Tiger since Marcus Murphy, as he accomplished the feat over Mizzou's first four games in 2013. Additionally, Kendial Lawrence was the last Tiger to also produce four consecutive rushing scores in SEC play (2012).Mizzou will return home next Saturday for a Dec. 5 tilt with SEC West Division rival Arkansas at a time TBD.

Missouri earns first SEC shutout since 2018; win over Vanderbilt 41-0

Windsor (14-0)&nbsp; 14 Thayer (11-2)&nbsp; 12 Mid Buchanan (13-0)&nbsp; 63 Adrian (10-2)&nbsp; 13 CLASS 2

Lamar (11-1)&nbsp; 42&nbsp; Jefferson (Festus) (9-3)&nbsp; 7 St. Pius X (Kansas City) (12-0)&nbsp; 31 Palmyra (12-1)&nbsp; 14 CLASS 3

Blair Oaks (12-1)&nbsp; 55 Cardinal Ritter (4-4)&nbsp; 46 Maryville (11-3)&nbsp; 30 Cassville (10-3)&nbsp; 28 CLASS 4

MICDS (7-0)&nbsp; 56 Union (7-5)&nbsp; 20

Helias Catholic (13-0)&nbsp; 13 Smithville (10-3)&nbsp; 10 CLASS 5&nbsp;

Jackson (13-0)&nbsp; 49 Ft. Zumwalt North (11-2)&nbsp; 14

Platte County (12-1)&nbsp; 24 Webb City (11-2)&nbsp; 21

Raymore-Peculiar (12-2)&nbsp; 23 DeSmet (6-1)&nbsp; 0 8 Man Football Scoreboard- State Finals

Southwest (Livingston County) (12-1)&nbsp; 52 North Andrew (13-1)&nbsp; 34

Week 1411 Man Scoreboard- State SemifinalsCLASS 1Windsor (14-0)&nbsp; 14 Thayer (11-2)&nbsp; 12 Mid Buchanan (13-0)&nbsp; 63 Adrian (10-2)&nbsp; 13 CLASS 2Lamar (11-1)&nbsp; 42&nbsp; Jefferson (Festus) (9-3)&nbsp; 7 St. Pius X (Kansas City) (12-0)&nbsp; 31 Palmyra (12-1)&nbsp; 14 CLASS 3Blair Oaks (12-1)&nbsp; 55 Cardinal Ritter (4-4)&nbsp; 46 Maryville (11-3)&nbsp; 30 Cassville (10-3)&nbsp; 28 CLASS 4MICDS (7-0)&nbsp; 56 Union (7-5)&nbsp; 20 Helias Catholic (13-0)&nbsp; 13 Smithville (10-3)&nbsp; 10 CLASS 5&nbsp;Jackson (13-0)&nbsp; 49 Ft. Zumwalt North (11-2)&nbsp; 14 Platte County (12-1)&nbsp; 24 Webb City (11-2)&nbsp; 21 CLASS 6- State FinalsRaymore-Peculiar (12-2)&nbsp; 23 DeSmet (6-1)&nbsp; 0 8 Man Football Scoreboard- State FinalsSouthwest (Livingston County) (12-1)&nbsp; 52 North Andrew (13-1)&nbsp; 34

High School Football Scoreboard- Nov. 27-28 2020

Sarah Fuller is poised to become the first female to play in a Power 5 football game when Vanderbilt plays at Missouri in an SEC contest Saturday.

A Vanderbilt official confirmed that Fuller made the trip to Missouri and will be in uniform for the game. If she sees game action Saturday, Fuller will make Power 5 history.

Fuller, a goalkeeper on Vanderbilt's SEC championship soccer team, tried out and was added to the football roster this week.&nbsp; Vanderbilt had a grad transfer kicker opt out before the season, and this week several of its specialists had to go into quarantine due to COVID-19 testing.

Only two women have played football at the FBS level: Katie Hnida of New Mexico and April Goss of Kent State.

Ashley Martin became the first female to score at the Division I level when she kicked three extra points for FCS Jacksonville State against Cumberland on Aug. 30, 2001.

Two years later, Hnida became the first woman to score at the FBS level with two extra points against Texas State.

Fuller's helmet will have a special sticker across the back that reads, "Play Like a Girl."

Sarah Fuller is poised to become the first female to play in a Power 5 football game when Vanderbilt plays at Missouri in an SEC contest Saturday.A Vanderbilt official confirmed that Fuller made the trip to Missouri and will be in uniform for the game. If she sees game action Saturday, Fuller will make Power 5 history.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">History in the making. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayLikeAGirl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayLikeAGirl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnchorDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnchorDown</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZnlI1DLbYB">pic.twitter.com/ZnlI1DLbYB</a>&mdash; Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/VandyFootball/status/1332396044357799936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Fuller, a goalkeeper on Vanderbilt's SEC championship soccer team, tried out and was added to the football roster this week.&nbsp; Vanderbilt had a grad transfer kicker opt out before the season, and this week several of its specialists had to go into quarantine due to COVID-19 testing.Only two women have played football at the FBS level: Katie Hnida of New Mexico and April Goss of Kent State.Ashley Martin became the first female to score at the Division I level when she kicked three extra points for FCS Jacksonville State against Cumberland on Aug. 30, 2001.Two years later, Hnida became the first woman to score at the FBS level with two extra points against Texas State.Fuller's helmet will have a special sticker across the back that reads, "Play Like a Girl."<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Let’s make history. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayLikeAGirl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayLikeAGirl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnchorDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnchorDown</a> <a href="https://t.co/3SgBP1qZru">pic.twitter.com/3SgBP1qZru</a>&mdash; Sarah Fuller (@SarahFuller_27) <a href="https://twitter.com/SarahFuller_27/status/1332395628953997312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

History could be made Saturday in Columbia with first Power 5 woman football player

Mizzou Men's Basketball took down Oral Roberts, 91-64, on Wednesday night at Mizzou Arena, improving to 4-0 record in season-openers under head coach Cuonzo Martin.

Senior forward Jeremiah Tilmon led Mizzou's stout defense, grabbing a career-high 12 rebounds and two steals. Mizzou outrebounded Oral Roberts 41-29 and forced 15 turnovers.

Mizzou scorched the nets offensively, shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range. Senior Mark Smith led four Tigers in double figures with 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting. He drained four of the Tigers' 10 triples. Dru Smith added 16 points, six assists and five boards in an all-around effort. Xavier Pinson tossed in 17 points and Javon Pickett added 11. The two Smiths, Pinson and Pickett combined for 62 points. 

Up next for the Tiger men will be a matchup with Wichita State, who recently saw head coach Gregg Marshall resign amidst an abuse investigation, on the road.&nbsp; The matchup between the Tigers and Shockers is currently on the schedule for Sunday, with a tipoff time to still be determined

Mizzou Men's Basketball took down Oral Roberts, 91-64, on Wednesday night at Mizzou Arena, improving to 4-0 record in season-openers under head coach Cuonzo Martin.Senior forward Jeremiah Tilmon led Mizzou's stout defense, grabbing a career-high 12 rebounds and two steals. Mizzou outrebounded Oral Roberts 41-29 and forced 15 turnovers.Mizzou scorched the nets offensively, shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range. Senior Mark Smith led four Tigers in double figures with 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting. He drained four of the Tigers' 10 triples. Dru Smith added 16 points, six assists and five boards in an all-around effort. Xavier Pinson tossed in 17 points and Javon Pickett added 11. The two Smiths, Pinson and Pickett combined for 62 points. Up next for the Tiger men will be a matchup with Wichita State, who recently saw head coach Gregg Marshall resign amidst an abuse investigation, on the road.&nbsp; The matchup between the Tigers and Shockers is currently on the schedule for Sunday, with a tipoff time to still be determined

Missouri men open basketball season with 91-64 win over Oral Roberts

The Kansas City Chiefs avenged their only loss in the last 12 months with a 35-31 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mahomes passed for 348 yards and led two go-ahead scoring drives in the frantic fourth quarter for the defending Super Bowl champions, who split their season series with Las Vegas in dramatic fashion.&nbsp;

Taking over at the Kansas City 25-yard line with less than two minutes remaining, Mahomes led the Chiefs down the field in just one minute and 15 seconds as he hit tight end Travis Kelce for a 22-yard touchdown to re-take the lead.&nbsp; It completed a wild final quarter that served as a microcosm of a back-and-forth shootout between these two classic division rivals.

Kansas City moved to 30-3 in its last 33 matchups against divisional opponents with the victory as Head Coach Andy Reid tallied his 19th win in 22 career games immediately following the bye week.

Las Vegas was on the board first as tailback Josh Jacobs plunged ahead for a 2-yard score. It punctuated a strong opening drive for the Raiders that included four first downs and two big passing plays of more than 20 yards.

The Chiefs then answered with a long scoring drive of their own, as Mahomes found wide receiver Tyreek Hill for a 3-yard touchdown to complete a 14-play, 85-yard series. It marked Hill's fifth catch of the drive – which included a fourth-down grab that kept the possession alive – to help the Chiefs tie things up.

The shootout would continue through the rest of the game going back and forth as the Chiefs defense struggled to slow down the Las Vegas offense.&nbsp; The Raiders did lead at halftime by a score of 17-14.

The Raiders then kept the shootout going in the second half, with the Chiefs leading 21-17 at the end of the third quarter. but the Raiders would strike first in the fourth quarter pulling back in front when Carr found tight end Darren Waller for a 3-yard touchdown to tally yet another lead change.

The Chiefs would pull back in front two drives later with Le'Veon Bell's score, but the Raiders would take the lead again finding Jason Witten to put Las Vegas back on top.&nbsp; Patrick Mahomes would do the rest though with his game-winning drive.

Mahomes was able to find Travis Kelce for a team-high 127 yards on eight grabs including the game winning score.&nbsp; Tyreek Hill was also productive throughout the contest, matching a career-high with 11 catches for 102 yards.

The Chiefs are now 9-1 on the season and will return to action next Sunday with a highly anticipated bout against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady.

The Kansas City Chiefs avenged their only loss in the last 12 months with a 35-31 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mahomes passed for 348 yards and led two go-ahead scoring drives in the frantic fourth quarter for the defending Super Bowl champions, who split their season series with Las Vegas in dramatic fashion.&nbsp;Taking over at the Kansas City 25-yard line with less than two minutes remaining, Mahomes led the Chiefs down the field in just one minute and 15 seconds as he hit tight end Travis Kelce for a 22-yard touchdown to re-take the lead.&nbsp; It completed a wild final quarter that served as a microcosm of a back-and-forth shootout between these two classic division rivals.Kansas City moved to 30-3 in its last 33 matchups against divisional opponents with the victory as Head Coach Andy Reid tallied his 19th win in 22 career games immediately following the bye week.Las Vegas was on the board first as tailback Josh Jacobs plunged ahead for a 2-yard score. It punctuated a strong opening drive for the Raiders that included four first downs and two big passing plays of more than 20 yards.The Chiefs then answered with a long scoring drive of their own, as Mahomes found wide receiver Tyreek Hill for a 3-yard touchdown to complete a 14-play, 85-yard series. It marked Hill's fifth catch of the drive – which included a fourth-down grab that kept the possession alive – to help the Chiefs tie things up.The shootout would continue through the rest of the game going back and forth as the Chiefs defense struggled to slow down the Las Vegas offense.&nbsp; The Raiders did lead at halftime by a score of 17-14.The Raiders then kept the shootout going in the second half, with the Chiefs leading 21-17 at the end of the third quarter. but the Raiders would strike first in the fourth quarter pulling back in front when Carr found tight end Darren Waller for a 3-yard touchdown to tally yet another lead change.The Chiefs would pull back in front two drives later with Le'Veon Bell's score, but the Raiders would take the lead again finding Jason Witten to put Las Vegas back on top.&nbsp; Patrick Mahomes would do the rest though with his game-winning drive.Mahomes was able to find Travis Kelce for a team-high 127 yards on eight grabs including the game winning score.&nbsp; Tyreek Hill was also productive throughout the contest, matching a career-high with 11 catches for 102 yards.The Chiefs are now 9-1 on the season and will return to action next Sunday with a highly anticipated bout against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady.

Chiefs have yet another back and forth battle with Raiders; Get win 35-31

K-State&nbsp; marched down the field on its opening drive of the game but couldn't convert a fourth-and-goal against Iowa State, setting the tone as the Cyclones rolled to a 45-0 victory on Saturday

That set the tone for an afternoon when the Cyclones would limit K-State to 149 yards of total offense.&nbsp; Deuce Vaughn collected 94 yards serving as K-State's primary kick returner. He was involved in the backfield and as a receiver against Iowa State, but couldn't replicate his success on special teams.

K-State arrived in Ames without several playmakers on both sides of the football, including a depleted linebacking core that struggled to slow down the Cyclones.&nbsp; Cody Fletcher led K-State with nine tackles, including seven solo efforts against Iowa State.

Will Howard got the start at quarterback for K-State, going 3-for-9 for 32 passing yards.&nbsp; Howard would give way to Nick Ast at quarterback in the second half, as the Cimarron native went 6-for-10 for 44 yards in his first extended action of the season.

The Wildcats are now 4-4 on the season and will be back in action next Saturday for their final road game of the season, a trip to Waco for a matchup with Baylor.

K-State&nbsp; marched down the field on its opening drive of the game but couldn't convert a fourth-and-goal against Iowa State, setting the tone as the Cyclones rolled to a 45-0 victory on SaturdayThat set the tone for an afternoon when the Cyclones would limit K-State to 149 yards of total offense.&nbsp; Deuce Vaughn collected 94 yards serving as K-State's primary kick returner. He was involved in the backfield and as a receiver against Iowa State, but couldn't replicate his success on special teams.K-State arrived in Ames without several playmakers on both sides of the football, including a depleted linebacking core that struggled to slow down the Cyclones.&nbsp; Cody Fletcher led K-State with nine tackles, including seven solo efforts against Iowa State.Will Howard got the start at quarterback for K-State, going 3-for-9 for 32 passing yards.&nbsp; Howard would give way to Nick Ast at quarterback in the second half, as the Cimarron native went 6-for-10 for 44 yards in his first extended action of the season.The Wildcats are now 4-4 on the season and will be back in action next Saturday for their final road game of the season, a trip to Waco for a matchup with Baylor.

Kansas State back in action after bye week; Fall to Iowa State 45-0

Missouri football improved to 3-3 in their slate of SEC games as they defeated South Carolina 17-10 on Saturday night to claim the Mayor's Cup Trophy for the second consecutive season. Despite being down to a limited roster numbers due to COVID issues and injuries, Mizzou opened a 17-0 lead by the intermission and never looked back to even its record and earn first-year head coach Eliah Drinkwitz his third win at Mizzou.

The win came despite a 20-day layoff between games as well, the longest such break between regular season games for Mizzou since 2001 when the 9/11 attacks paused the college football season. 

Senior RB Larry Rountree III became the school's all-time leading rusher at the RB position, passing Zack Abron to move into second place with his 3,283 career rushing yards. Only legendary QB Brad Smith ranks ahead of Rountree with 4,289 in his career.

Mizzou's defense was the story Saturday, limiting SC to just 283 yards on 11 drives, as junior All-SEC LB Nick Bolton led the way with a team-high 14 tackles, two of which went for a loss, in another performance that showcased his All-America caliber skillset.

Mizzou will return home Saturday November 28th for a matchup with SEC West Division rival Arkansas at 11 a.m. on SEC Network

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 </figure>Missouri football improved to 3-3 in their slate of SEC games as they defeated South Carolina 17-10 on Saturday night to claim the Mayor's Cup Trophy for the second consecutive season. Despite being down to a limited roster numbers due to COVID issues and injuries, Mizzou opened a 17-0 lead by the intermission and never looked back to even its record and earn first-year head coach Eliah Drinkwitz his third win at Mizzou.The win came despite a 20-day layoff between games as well, the longest such break between regular season games for Mizzou since 2001 when the 9/11 attacks paused the college football season. Senior RB Larry Rountree III became the school's all-time leading rusher at the RB position, passing Zack Abron to move into second place with his 3,283 career rushing yards. Only legendary QB Brad Smith ranks ahead of Rountree with 4,289 in his career.Mizzou's defense was the story Saturday, limiting SC to just 283 yards on 11 drives, as junior All-SEC LB Nick Bolton led the way with a team-high 14 tackles, two of which went for a loss, in another performance that showcased his All-America caliber skillset.Mizzou will return home Saturday November 28th for a matchup with SEC West Division rival Arkansas at 11 a.m. on SEC Network

Mayor's Cup stays with Missouri; Defeats South Carolina 17-10

The Missouri Western women's season-opening Oklahoma road trip concluded with an 82-74 loss at Northeastern State on Saturday.

The Lady Griffons, who are now 1-1, trailed most of the way in a close contest, but couldn't keep the RiverHawks off of the free throw line.  NSU made 26-28 attempts from the charity stripe, which was the ultimate decider of the game.

Freshman Jordan Cunningham led the Griffons in scoring with 19 points (7-16 FG), 5 rebounds and 4 assists.  Junior Asia McCoy added 14 points and 6 rebounds, while freshman point guard Camille Evans added 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. 

Missouri Western's men were off on Saturday, following the postponement of their game.&nbsp; The Griffons will get their chance to play Northeastern State in Tahlequah on December 8th at 3pm

Next up for Missouri Western will be a return home againstLincoln on December 3rd.  Tip-time for the women is scheduled for 5:30 PM followed by the men's game at 7:30 PM.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606142747546.jpeg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics" />
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 </figure>The Missouri Western women's season-opening Oklahoma road trip concluded with an 82-74 loss at Northeastern State on Saturday.The Lady Griffons, who are now 1-1, trailed most of the way in a close contest, but couldn't keep the RiverHawks off of the free throw line. NSU made 26-28 attempts from the charity stripe, which was the ultimate decider of the game.Freshman Jordan Cunningham led the Griffons in scoring with 19 points (7-16 FG), 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Junior Asia McCoy added 14 points and 6 rebounds, while freshman point guard Camille Evans added 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Missouri Western's men were off on Saturday, following the postponement of their game.&nbsp; The Griffons will get their chance to play Northeastern State in Tahlequah on December 8th at 3pmNext up for Missouri Western will be a return home againstLincoln on December 3rd. Tip-time for the women is scheduled for 5:30 PM followed by the men's game at 7:30 PM.

Missouri Western women fall to Northeastern State 84-72

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with KSHSAA executive director Bill Faflick.

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ST. JOSEPH, MO – The Missouri Western football game scheduled for this Saturday, November 21st at the University of Nebraska-Kearney has been canceled due to COVID-19. The Griffons do not have enough available student-athletes at one position group that would allow the game to be played safely.

The contest between the Griffons and Lopers was set to be the final game of a modified fall football season. Griffon Football will now break until 2021 with the University's fall academic semester concluding next week. Missouri Western, Nebraska-Kearney and Pittsburg State partnered to form an alliance that allowed the three Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association members to play a partial 2020 schedule that began in late October.

Missouri Western football's amount of positive tests have remained incredibly low all season, with just three positive tests among active student-athletes this week and an overall average of approximately 2% since mandatory weekly testing began in early October.

"We chose to cancel Saturday's game simply for safety," said MWSU vice president for intercollegiate athletics Dr. Josh Looney. "This is a result of prior injuries combined with the three positive student-athlete tests along with the ripple-effect of contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within a position group. The health and safety of our student-athletes will always be prioritized as we navigate protocols associated with this pandemic."

Griffon Football is expected to announce its plans for modified spring 2021 competition in the coming weeks, including an additional home appearance at Spratt Stadium.

ST. JOSEPH, MO – The Missouri Western football game scheduled for this Saturday, November 21st at the University of Nebraska-Kearney has been canceled due to COVID-19. The Griffons do not have enough available student-athletes at one position group that would allow the game to be played safely.The contest between the Griffons and Lopers was set to be the final game of a modified fall football season. Griffon Football will now break until 2021 with the University's fall academic semester concluding next week. Missouri Western, Nebraska-Kearney and Pittsburg State partnered to form an alliance that allowed the three Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association members to play a partial 2020 schedule that began in late October.Missouri Western football's amount of positive tests have remained incredibly low all season, with just three positive tests among active student-athletes this week and an overall average of approximately 2% since mandatory weekly testing began in early October."We chose to cancel Saturday's game simply for safety," said MWSU vice president for intercollegiate athletics Dr. Josh Looney. "This is a result of prior injuries combined with the three positive student-athlete tests along with the ripple-effect of contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within a position group. The health and safety of our student-athletes will always be prioritized as we navigate protocols associated with this pandemic."Griffon Football is expected to announce its plans for modified spring 2021 competition in the coming weeks, including an additional home appearance at Spratt Stadium.

Missouri Western football game against Nebraska Kearney canceled ;end fall 0-2

The Northwest Missouri State Bearcat women got their basketball season started on Thursday in Tahlequah, OK against Northeastern State, falling to the Lady Riverhawks 64-56.

The Bearcats did lead at halftime, jumping out to an early 5-0 lead, then spending the rest of the half going back and forth, ultimately leading at halftime 27-26, but the second half was all Riverhawks.

In her debut game for the Bearcat ladies it was Molly Hartnett from Overland Park that led the way scoring 22 points, shooting a very efficient 10 of 16 from the field.&nbsp; Right behind Hatnett was senior Kylie Coleman with 17 points.

Northwest's men were unable to play their matchup with the Riverhawks after positive coronavirus cases within the Northeastern State men's program, they will play their rescheduled matchup on December 31st in Tahlequah.

Next up for the Bearcats both the men and women will travel to Claremore, OK to take on Rogers State, both men and women lost to Missouri Western, the women will tipoff at 1:30 pm on Saturday, with the men following with a tipoff at 3:30pm

The Northwest Missouri State Bearcat women got their basketball season started on Thursday in Tahlequah, OK against Northeastern State, falling to the Lady Riverhawks 64-56.The Bearcats did lead at halftime, jumping out to an early 5-0 lead, then spending the rest of the half going back and forth, ultimately leading at halftime 27-26, but the second half was all Riverhawks.In her debut game for the Bearcat ladies it was Molly Hartnett from Overland Park that led the way scoring 22 points, shooting a very efficient 10 of 16 from the field.&nbsp; Right behind Hatnett was senior Kylie Coleman with 17 points.Northwest's men were unable to play their matchup with the Riverhawks after positive coronavirus cases within the Northeastern State men's program, they will play their rescheduled matchup on December 31st in Tahlequah.Next up for the Bearcats both the men and women will travel to Claremore, OK to take on Rogers State, both men and women lost to Missouri Western, the women will tipoff at 1:30 pm on Saturday, with the men following with a tipoff at 3:30pm

Northwest women fall in season opener at Northeastern State 64-56

Missouri Western State University opened up their basketball season on the road on Thursday in Claremore, OK taking on Rogers State, and both the men and women got their seasons started off on the right track with a pair of wins

Second year head coach Candi Whitaker led her team to an 83-81 win to start off the evening for the Griffons.&nbsp; It was a pair of freshman that paced the lady Griffon squad in Mary Fultz and Camille Evans who paced the team with 18 points each.

Evans was ultimately the one that sealed the victory for the Lady Griffons, laying the ball up and in with five seconds left on the clock, giving the Griffons the lead in what was a comeback effort for the team.&nbsp; It wasn't an easy win as the Griffons trailed by 18 points at halftime.

It was a debut night for much Whitaker's team as the Lady Griffons debuted ten new faces, including Fultz and Evans.

For the Griffon men it was a back and forth effort with Rogers State in the debut game of new men's head coach Will Martin, who took over for Sundance Wicks after his departure in the offseason.

The Griffons saw themselves tied at halftime at 25 a piece, then both teams went on to score 26 in the second half to force overtime, and that's where Missouri Western took off putting up 17 to win the game 68-55.

Much like last season it was junior Tyrell Carroll who led the team with 17 points, Carroll last season averaged 17.7 points per game, while junior Q Mays added 13 points in the game.

The Griffon women will now get set to continue their road trip heading to Tahlequah, OK to take on Northeastern State, who are coming off a win over Northwest Missouri State University, with a 1 pm tipoff time

Meanwhile the men will prepare for their next matchup on December 3rd against Lincoln University, back at the MWSU Fieldhouse, after their matchup with Northeastern State was postponed earlier this week until December 8th

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605881941509.jpeg" alt="Camille Evans- Photo courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Camille Evans- Photo courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>Missouri Western State University opened up their basketball season on the road on Thursday in Claremore, OK taking on Rogers State, and both the men and women got their seasons started off on the right track with a pair of winsSecond year head coach Candi Whitaker led her team to an 83-81 win to start off the evening for the Griffons.&nbsp; It was a pair of freshman that paced the lady Griffon squad in Mary Fultz and Camille Evans who paced the team with 18 points each.Evans was ultimately the one that sealed the victory for the Lady Griffons, laying the ball up and in with five seconds left on the clock, giving the Griffons the lead in what was a comeback effort for the team.&nbsp; It wasn't an easy win as the Griffons trailed by 18 points at halftime.It was a debut night for much Whitaker's team as the Lady Griffons debuted ten new faces, including Fultz and Evans.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605881890110.jpeg" alt="Tyrell Carroll- Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Tyrell Carroll- Photo Courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>For the Griffon men it was a back and forth effort with Rogers State in the debut game of new men's head coach Will Martin, who took over for Sundance Wicks after his departure in the offseason.The Griffons saw themselves tied at halftime at 25 a piece, then both teams went on to score 26 in the second half to force overtime, and that's where Missouri Western took off putting up 17 to win the game 68-55.Much like last season it was junior Tyrell Carroll who led the team with 17 points, Carroll last season averaged 17.7 points per game, while junior Q Mays added 13 points in the game.The Griffon women will now get set to continue their road trip heading to Tahlequah, OK to take on Northeastern State, who are coming off a win over Northwest Missouri State University, with a 1 pm tipoff timeMeanwhile the men will prepare for their next matchup on December 3rd against Lincoln University, back at the MWSU Fieldhouse, after their matchup with Northeastern State was postponed earlier this week until December 8th

Missouri Western opens season with sweep; Men win overtime thriller

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday that Head Coach Andy Reid has signed a contract extension with the club. Reid, in the midst of his eighth season with the team, has led the Chiefs to an 85-36 regular season record, six playoff appearances in seven seasons, back-to-back AFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl title.

Reid, entering his 22nd season as an NFL head coach, owns a career regular season record of 215-129-1 (.625). He's won 230 total games including the playoffs, the second-most victories among active NFL head coaches (Bill Belichick – 308), and is fifth all-time in wins among head coaches in NFL history. Reid added Super Bowl Champion to his resume in 2019 after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV.

Reid was hired as the club's 13th head coach in franchise history on January 7, 2013. He joined the Chiefs after 14 seasons as Head Coach/Executive Vice President of Football Operations of the Philadelphia Eagles where he compiled a 130-93-1 (.583) regular season record. In his career, he has earned 10 division titles, five NFC Championship appearances, two AFC Championship appearances and two Super Bowl appearances. Reid's teams have made the playoffs 15 times (15-14 record).

The Chiefs also announced on Monday that General Manager Brett Veach has signed a contract extension with the club. Veach, in his eighth season with the team and fourth as GM, has quickly become one of the most successful General Managers in the National Football League.

This offseason alone, Veach and his team orchestrated deals that will keep QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce and DT Chris Jones in a Chiefs uniform for the foreseeable future. Veach is responsible for acquiring key roster additions such as S Tyrann Mathieu, DE Frank Clark and WR Sammy Watkins, among others. At just 42 years old, Veach became the second-youngest GM to win a Super Bowl after the club defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday that Head Coach Andy Reid has signed a contract extension with the club. Reid, in the midst of his eighth season with the team, has led the Chiefs to an 85-36 regular season record, six playoff appearances in seven seasons, back-to-back AFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl title.Reid, entering his 22nd season as an NFL head coach, owns a career regular season record of 215-129-1 (.625). He's won 230 total games including the playoffs, the second-most victories among active NFL head coaches (Bill Belichick – 308), and is fifth all-time in wins among head coaches in NFL history. Reid added Super Bowl Champion to his resume in 2019 after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV.Reid was hired as the club's 13th head coach in franchise history on January 7, 2013. He joined the Chiefs after 14 seasons as Head Coach/Executive Vice President of Football Operations of the Philadelphia Eagles where he compiled a 130-93-1 (.583) regular season record. In his career, he has earned 10 division titles, five NFC Championship appearances, two AFC Championship appearances and two Super Bowl appearances. Reid's teams have made the playoffs 15 times (15-14 record).The Chiefs also announced on Monday that General Manager Brett Veach has signed a contract extension with the club. Veach, in his eighth season with the team and fourth as GM, has quickly become one of the most successful General Managers in the National Football League.This offseason alone, Veach and his team orchestrated deals that will keep QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce and DT Chris Jones in a Chiefs uniform for the foreseeable future. Veach is responsible for acquiring key roster additions such as S Tyrann Mathieu, DE Frank Clark and WR Sammy Watkins, among others. At just 42 years old, Veach became the second-youngest GM to win a Super Bowl after the club defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV.

Chiefs sign head coach Andy Reid; GM Brett Veach to contract extensions

BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — A small community college in northeast Kansas has settled a lawsuit accusing it of directing coaches to recruit more white athletes and targeting Black prospective students with excessive scrutiny such background checks before offering scholarships. 

A brief stipulation of dismissal was filed Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas. The ACLU had alleged in the lawsuit that Highland Community College instituted a plan to reduce the number of black students. 

The college has said its recruiting is not determined by students’ race or ethnicity and denied it ever instructed coaches to exclude out-of-state athletes from recruitment.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A small community college in northeast Kansas directed its coaches to to recruit more white athletes and targeted black prospective students with excessive scrutiny such background checks before offering scholarships, according to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas.

The ACLU alleges in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday that Highland Community College instituted a plan six months ago to reduce the number of black students. It contends the college’s strategy included expelling black students for minor or bogus infractions and singling them out for dorm room and vehicle searches, discriminatory surveillance and harassment.

Filed on behalf of four former and current students, the lawsuit names Eric Ingmire, vice president for student services, and Bryan Dorrel, the college’s athletic director, as defendants. They did not immediately respond to email messages seeking comment.

Highland Community College has more than 3,200 students, 87% of whom are white. During the 2019 season, 104 of the 111 football players were black. The 2020 football recruiting class includes “a significantly lower number” of black athletes, the lawsuit alleges.

The lawsuit alleges Dorrel told coaches to recruit “more local kids” and “less Southern kids.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605539986198.png" alt="Image courtesy Highland Community College" />
 <figcaption>Image courtesy Highland Community College</figcaption>
 </figure>BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — A small community college in northeast Kansas has settled a lawsuit accusing it of directing coaches to recruit more white athletes and targeting Black prospective students with excessive scrutiny such background checks before offering scholarships. A brief stipulation of dismissal was filed Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas. The ACLU had alleged in the lawsuit that Highland Community College instituted a plan to reduce the number of black students. The college has said its recruiting is not determined by students’ race or ethnicity and denied it ever instructed coaches to exclude out-of-state athletes from recruitment.------------WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A small community college in northeast Kansas directed its coaches to to recruit more white athletes and targeted black prospective students with excessive scrutiny such background checks before offering scholarships, according to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas.The ACLU alleges in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday that Highland Community College instituted a plan six months ago to reduce the number of black students. It contends the college’s strategy included expelling black students for minor or bogus infractions and singling them out for dorm room and vehicle searches, discriminatory surveillance and harassment.Filed on behalf of four former and current students, the lawsuit names Eric Ingmire, vice president for student services, and Bryan Dorrel, the college’s athletic director, as defendants. They did not immediately respond to email messages seeking comment.Highland Community College has more than 3,200 students, 87% of whom are white. During the 2019 season, 104 of the 111 football players were black. The 2020 football recruiting class includes “a significantly lower number” of black athletes, the lawsuit alleges.The lawsuit alleges Dorrel told coaches to recruit “more local kids” and “less Southern kids.”