After scoring two total runs over their last four games, the Kansas City Royals offense showed some life beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 at Nationals Park on Wednesday.

The Royals didn't score through the first two innings, but in his return from the injured list starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen was holding the Nationals off the board completely, giving up no hits while walking two and striking out one.&nbsp; Kansas City would give him some support in the third inning.&nbsp;

After Kyle Isbel walked to open the inning, Tommy Pham would single to move him into scoring position.&nbsp; Isbel would advance to third on a fly out from Bobby Witt Jr, before scoring on a single from Michael Massey.&nbsp; Pham would get to third base with a flyout from Salvador Perez, but the inning would end as Yuli Gurriel lined out to center.&nbsp;

It would be a no decision however for Lorenzen, after he struck out Jacob Young to open the bottom of the third, he would signal to trainers and soon walk off the field with head trainer Kyle Turner, bringing on Daniel Lynch in relief.&nbsp; The Royals later said Lorenzen was removed from the game with lower body fatigue as a precaution.

The Kansas City bullpen would continue shutting down Washington's hitters, Lynch giving up just two hits and striking out two through 2.2 innings before handing the ball to Angel Zerpa who would pitch a hitless inning in the sixth.&nbsp;

In the top half of the sixth inning was when the Royals added their final two runs. Perez singled to start the inning, and Gurriel followed that up with a double, before Robbie Grossman would single and drive both in, but after that the Royals would get three straight outs as the Nationals brought on Robert Garcia.

John Schreiber and Sam Long would combine for two scoreless, hitless innings, with two strikeouts and two walks coming from Schreiber, before Lucas Erceg came on to close the door, striking out one, and earning his 13th save.

With another win the Royals magic number to clinch a playoff spot is at three.&nbsp; A loss from the Twins would lower that to two games, with four games remaining in the season.&nbsp; Kansas City does remain tied with Detroit, and in the third AL Wildcard spot, after the Tigers beat Tampa Bay 7-1.

The Royals will have one more game against the Nationals before heading to Atlanta for the final series of the regular season.&nbsp; Michael Wacha will pitch the series finale against Washington lefty Patrick Corbin.&nbsp;

First pitch will be at 12:05 in Washington.&nbsp; KFEQ will join the game at first pitch.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostAfter scoring two total runs over their last four games, the Kansas City Royals offense showed some life beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 at Nationals Park on Wednesday.The Royals didn't score through the first two innings, but in his return from the injured list starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen was holding the Nationals off the board completely, giving up no hits while walking two and striking out one.&nbsp; Kansas City would give him some support in the third inning.&nbsp;After Kyle Isbel walked to open the inning, Tommy Pham would single to move him into scoring position.&nbsp; Isbel would advance to third on a fly out from Bobby Witt Jr, before scoring on a single from Michael Massey.&nbsp; Pham would get to third base with a flyout from Salvador Perez, but the inning would end as Yuli Gurriel lined out to center.&nbsp;It would be a no decision however for Lorenzen, after he struck out Jacob Young to open the bottom of the third, he would signal to trainers and soon walk off the field with head trainer Kyle Turner, bringing on Daniel Lynch in relief.&nbsp; The Royals later said Lorenzen was removed from the game with lower body fatigue as a precaution.The Kansas City bullpen would continue shutting down Washington's hitters, Lynch giving up just two hits and striking out two through 2.2 innings before handing the ball to Angel Zerpa who would pitch a hitless inning in the sixth.&nbsp;In the top half of the sixth inning was when the Royals added their final two runs. Perez singled to start the inning, and Gurriel followed that up with a double, before Robbie Grossman would single and drive both in, but after that the Royals would get three straight outs as the Nationals brought on Robert Garcia.John Schreiber and Sam Long would combine for two scoreless, hitless innings, with two strikeouts and two walks coming from Schreiber, before Lucas Erceg came on to close the door, striking out one, and earning his 13th save.With another win the Royals magic number to clinch a playoff spot is at three.&nbsp; A loss from the Twins would lower that to two games, with four games remaining in the season.&nbsp; Kansas City does remain tied with Detroit, and in the third AL Wildcard spot, after the Tigers beat Tampa Bay 7-1.The Royals will have one more game against the Nationals before heading to Atlanta for the final series of the regular season.&nbsp; Michael Wacha will pitch the series finale against Washington lefty Patrick Corbin.&nbsp;First pitch will be at 12:05 in Washington.&nbsp; KFEQ will join the game at first pitch.

Royals continue to make push towards playoffs with 3-0 win over Nats

The Royals offense was just 2 for 11 with runners in scoring position, but a throwing error by the Washington Nationals helped push across the only run they would need, as Kansas City won 1-0 in 10 innings at Nationals Park.&nbsp;

Cole Ragans, Kris Bubic, Sam Long, and Angel Zerpa combined for nine scoreless innings to force extras, striking out a combined seven batters and giving up all five Washington hits.&nbsp;

Kyle Isbel was the runner that started the 10th inning at second base.&nbsp; After Tommy Pham struck out to open the inning, Bobby Witt Jr would single on a ground ball to Nationals shortstop Nasim&nbsp;Nuñez, and Nunez would double clutch and throw the ball into the dirt at first, allowing Isbel to come home and score on the error.&nbsp;

The Royals would have a chance for an insurance run with runners at first and second, but MJ Melendez would strike out before Freddy Fermin grounded out to end the top half of the inning.&nbsp;

Lucas Erceg would come out of the bullpen for the save and open up the bottom half of the inning with a strikeout.&nbsp; A groundout from Nats third baseman Ildemaro Vargas would advance Luis Garcia Jr. to third base, but the Washington designated hitter would be stranded as pinch hitter Joey Gallo struck out swinging at a 99 mph fastball.

The win for Kansas City snaps a seven game losing streak, which matched the longest losing streak of the season for the Royals.&nbsp; Kansas City also got some help from the Miami Marlins in the playoff race, as Miami defeated Minnesota 4-1, putting the Royals magic number to clinch at four.

The Royals will look to continue their winning ways on Wednesday against the Nationals.&nbsp; Michael Lorenzen will make his return from the IL and start opposite Nationals lefty DJ Herz.&nbsp; First pitch will be at 5:45pm with pregame at 5pm on KFEQ.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostThe Royals offense was just 2 for 11 with runners in scoring position, but a throwing error by the Washington Nationals helped push across the only run they would need, as Kansas City won 1-0 in 10 innings at Nationals Park.&nbsp;Cole Ragans, Kris Bubic, Sam Long, and Angel Zerpa combined for nine scoreless innings to force extras, striking out a combined seven batters and giving up all five Washington hits.&nbsp;Kyle Isbel was the runner that started the 10th inning at second base.&nbsp; After Tommy Pham struck out to open the inning, Bobby Witt Jr would single on a ground ball to Nationals shortstop Nasim&nbsp;Nuñez, and Nunez would double clutch and throw the ball into the dirt at first, allowing Isbel to come home and score on the error.&nbsp;The Royals would have a chance for an insurance run with runners at first and second, but MJ Melendez would strike out before Freddy Fermin grounded out to end the top half of the inning.&nbsp;Lucas Erceg would come out of the bullpen for the save and open up the bottom half of the inning with a strikeout.&nbsp; A groundout from Nats third baseman Ildemaro Vargas would advance Luis Garcia Jr. to third base, but the Washington designated hitter would be stranded as pinch hitter Joey Gallo struck out swinging at a 99 mph fastball.The win for Kansas City snaps a seven game losing streak, which matched the longest losing streak of the season for the Royals.&nbsp; Kansas City also got some help from the Miami Marlins in the playoff race, as Miami defeated Minnesota 4-1, putting the Royals magic number to clinch at four.The Royals will look to continue their winning ways on Wednesday against the Nationals.&nbsp; Michael Lorenzen will make his return from the IL and start opposite Nationals lefty DJ Herz.&nbsp; First pitch will be at 5:45pm with pregame at 5pm on KFEQ.

Offense still struggles to produce, but Royals pull out extra innings 1-0 win over Nats

The Kansas City Chiefs defense stood tall to stop a late drive from the Atlanta Falcons, and the Chiefs are leaving Atlanta with a 3-0 record, defeating the Falcons 22-17 on Sunday Night Football.

While the Chiefs defense came in clutch at the end, it was some defensive confusion that led to the Falcons taking an early lead, a 14 yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Drake London, linebacker Dru Tranquill losing where he was supposed to cover which led to the wide open strike.&nbsp;

A 13 play drive to start the second quarter led to the Chiefs first score of the game, Patrick Mahomes connecting with Rashee Rice on a 13 yard touchdown pass, but Atlanta would need just five plays on the following drive to take the lead back once more, running back Bijan Robinson plowing into the endzone from one yard out to take a 14-7 lead midway through the quarter.&nbsp;

Two field goals from Harrison Butker, one of 53 yards and another from 44 yards away, would give Kansas City a lead at the halftime break.&nbsp; An interception from Chamarri Connor where he would hand the ball to Jaylen Watson set up the go ahead field goal.&nbsp;

After deferring to the second half, the Chiefs would have the opening possession following halftime, and would again use a long 13 play drive to chew up clock, just over five minutes to go 67 yards, but would only manage another Butker field goal, this from 21 yards away.&nbsp;

The following drive the Kansas City defense would force yet another punt, the third of the game at that point from Atlanta, and would use the next drive to extend their lead with another touchdown, taking Chiefs fans back to 2022 as Mahomes would link up with JuJu Smith-Schuster on a 13 yard touchdown pass, pushing the lead to 22-14.&nbsp;

A Falcons drive that carried from the third quarter into the final quarter would narrow the lead to one score, Younghoe Koo hitting a long 54 yard field goal.&nbsp; But after the Chiefs were forced to punt on their following drive, Atlanta would stall on a 4th and 5 at the Kansas City six yard line to give Kansas City the ball back.&nbsp;

The Chiefs however were unable to run down enough clock and would call on Matt Araiza for the punt which placed the Falcons at their own 35 yard line with 2:32 left in the game, leaving Atlanta with a chance to give the NFL one less undefeated team.&nbsp;

The Falcons would put together a well orchestrated drive, eventually working all the way into Kansas City territory and into the redzone after a 2nd and 12 pass from Cousins to London of 11 yards.&nbsp; Facing 3rd and 1 at the 13, Cousins would hand off to running back Tyler Allgeier for no gain, leaving the Falcons to face a 4th and 1 with the game on the line and two timeouts.&nbsp;

But again the Chiefs defense stood tall, as Cousins handed the ball of to Robinson, linebacker Nick Bolton would cut through the line and wrap him up by the ankle, soon dragging him down before the first down and handing possession back to Kansas City, where Mahomes would go on to kneel out the remaining 56 seconds.&nbsp;

Mahomes was 26 of 39 passing for 217 yards and two touchdowns, also throwing one interception.&nbsp; With running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, undrafted running back Carson Steele was the starting running back, rushing 17 times for 72 yards.&nbsp; Rice had 12 catches for 110 yards to go with his touchdown.&nbsp;

The Chiefs are now 3-0 on the young season, with three straight wins that came down to crucial plays, and will look to continue to improve heading into their first AFC West matchup next week.&nbsp; Kansas City will travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers on Sunday.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 3:25 pm, with pregame airing at 2pm on Q Country 92.7

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727064321856.jpeg" alt="Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster&nbsp; (9) celebrate after a touchdown pass/ Photo courtesy of the Chiefs on X" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster&nbsp; (9) celebrate after a touchdown pass/ Photo courtesy of the Chiefs on X</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Chiefs defense stood tall to stop a late drive from the Atlanta Falcons, and the Chiefs are leaving Atlanta with a 3-0 record, defeating the Falcons 22-17 on Sunday Night Football.While the Chiefs defense came in clutch at the end, it was some defensive confusion that led to the Falcons taking an early lead, a 14 yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Drake London, linebacker Dru Tranquill losing where he was supposed to cover which led to the wide open strike.&nbsp;A 13 play drive to start the second quarter led to the Chiefs first score of the game, Patrick Mahomes connecting with Rashee Rice on a 13 yard touchdown pass, but Atlanta would need just five plays on the following drive to take the lead back once more, running back Bijan Robinson plowing into the endzone from one yard out to take a 14-7 lead midway through the quarter.&nbsp;Two field goals from Harrison Butker, one of 53 yards and another from 44 yards away, would give Kansas City a lead at the halftime break.&nbsp; An interception from Chamarri Connor where he would hand the ball to Jaylen Watson set up the go ahead field goal.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HE PICKS IT, HE GIFTS IT 🎁 <a href="https://t.co/dHIjSeLYHE">pic.twitter.com/dHIjSeLYHE</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1838032594673266994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>After deferring to the second half, the Chiefs would have the opening possession following halftime, and would again use a long 13 play drive to chew up clock, just over five minutes to go 67 yards, but would only manage another Butker field goal, this from 21 yards away.&nbsp;The following drive the Kansas City defense would force yet another punt, the third of the game at that point from Atlanta, and would use the next drive to extend their lead with another touchdown, taking Chiefs fans back to 2022 as Mahomes would link up with JuJu Smith-Schuster on a 13 yard touchdown pass, pushing the lead to 22-14.&nbsp;A Falcons drive that carried from the third quarter into the final quarter would narrow the lead to one score, Younghoe Koo hitting a long 54 yard field goal.&nbsp; But after the Chiefs were forced to punt on their following drive, Atlanta would stall on a 4th and 5 at the Kansas City six yard line to give Kansas City the ball back.&nbsp;The Chiefs however were unable to run down enough clock and would call on Matt Araiza for the punt which placed the Falcons at their own 35 yard line with 2:32 left in the game, leaving Atlanta with a chance to give the NFL one less undefeated team.&nbsp;The Falcons would put together a well orchestrated drive, eventually working all the way into Kansas City territory and into the redzone after a 2nd and 12 pass from Cousins to London of 11 yards.&nbsp; Facing 3rd and 1 at the 13, Cousins would hand off to running back Tyler Allgeier for no gain, leaving the Falcons to face a 4th and 1 with the game on the line and two timeouts.&nbsp;But again the Chiefs defense stood tall, as Cousins handed the ball of to Robinson, linebacker Nick Bolton would cut through the line and wrap him up by the ankle, soon dragging him down before the first down and handing possession back to Kansas City, where Mahomes would go on to kneel out the remaining 56 seconds.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NICK BOLTON CALLED GAME 😤 <a href="https://t.co/cg47tpVK8T">pic.twitter.com/cg47tpVK8T</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1838055793762963661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Mahomes was 26 of 39 passing for 217 yards and two touchdowns, also throwing one interception.&nbsp; With running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, undrafted running back Carson Steele was the starting running back, rushing 17 times for 72 yards.&nbsp; Rice had 12 catches for 110 yards to go with his touchdown.&nbsp;The Chiefs are now 3-0 on the young season, with three straight wins that came down to crucial plays, and will look to continue to improve heading into their first AFC West matchup next week.&nbsp; Kansas City will travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers on Sunday.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 3:25 pm, with pregame airing at 2pm on Q Country 92.7

Chiefs defense stands tall at the end as Kansas City tops Atlanta 22-17 on SNF

#22 Nebraska suffers first loss falling in overtime to #24 Illinois

The #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers battled back and forth with #24 Illinois on Friday in Lincoln at Memorial Stadium, but unfortunately would fall in overtime 31-24.

Following a three and out by Nebraska to open the game, Illinois would take the first lead of the game on a six play drive, quarterback Luke Altmyer connecting with Pat Bryant on a 27 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp; But near the end of the quarter, Nebraska would take the lead back on back to back drives.&nbsp;

A 21 yard field goal from John Hohl would get the Cornhuskers within four points, and after a fumble by Illinois, Nebraska would take the lead as star quarterback Dylan Raiola found&nbsp;Isaiah Neyor on a six yard touchdown pass with 32 seconds remaining in the first quarter.&nbsp;

The Fighting Illini would tie the game up early on in the second quarter with a 26 yard field goal from David Olano, but again near the end of the half Nebraska would take the lead back on another touchdown connection between Raiola and Neyor, this time from 11 yards out, leaving the Cornhuskers up 17-10 at halftime.&nbsp;

Both teams would exchange punts to open the second half, before Illinois would use up almost all of the clock, an 11 play drive that lasted five minutes, going 57 yards for another touchdown pass from Altmyer, this time a three yard toss to&nbsp;Tanner Arkin, leaving the score tied heading into the final frame of regulation.&nbsp;

Nebraska would take the lead back quickly, a five play drive that lasted just under two minutes, Raiola throwing his third touchdown of the game, finding&nbsp;Janiran Bonner on a one yard passing score.&nbsp; But Illinois would not go away, on the next drive Altmyer throwing his third touchdown, a six yard score to Brandon Henderson, with 10:36 left in regulation.

The score would hold at 24-24 for the remainder of the fourth quarter, Nebraska missing a go ahead field goal from 39 yards away with 2:39 left in the game, the half eventually ending with Raiola taking a knee to send the game to overtime.&nbsp;

The Cornhuskers would win the toss and opt to go on defense first, allowing the Fighting Illini to score in just two plays with Altmyer finding Bryant for a second time in the endzone, a four yard score. Nebraska's possession would be a disaster though, as Raiola was sacked three times, including on fourth down to end the game.

Raiola was 24 of 35 through the air for 215 yards and three touchdowns.&nbsp; His leading receiver was Jahmal Banks with eight catches for 94 yards, while Neyor had four catches for 90 yards and two scores.&nbsp; Dante Dowdell rushed 20 times for 72 yards.

Next up Nebraska will hit the road for the first time this season, traveling to West Lafayette, Indiana to matchup with Purdue.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 11am.&nbsp;

#7 Missouri offense struggles, overcomes to top Vanderbilt in overtime

On a day where Missouri quarterback Brady Cook struggled and kicker Blake Craig missed three field goals, the #7 Missouri Tigers overcame those struggles to beat Vanderbilt 30-27 in overtime to open SEC play in Columbia.&nbsp;

Both teams would exchange punts to open the game, both going three and out, before the Commodores would open the scoring on a big play as quarterback Diego Pavia would begin to run, drawing the defense in and allowing him to connect with&nbsp;Joseph McVay on a 65 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp;

But the Tigers would answer on the next drive, putting together a 10 play drive that would go 76 yards, eventually working down for Cook to find Luther Burden III on a 20 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp; Vanderbilt would take the lead back though on their next drive, a 27 yard field goal from Brock Taylor putting them up 10-3 early in the second quarter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Craig would miss his first field goal of the day on the next drive, but the Tigers defense would stand tall and force a punt, eventually getting Craig another chance, this time the freshman kicker knocking one through from 23 yards out to tie the game once again.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following a punt from the Commodores, the Tigers would turn the ball over on downs, putting Vanderbilt in field position at the end of the first half to knock through a 57 yard field goal, giving them the lead heading into the halftime break.&nbsp;

Craig would end up tying the game back up to start the second half. hitting a long 54 yard field goal of his own, before the Tigers would finally take their first lead of the game on their next offensive drive.&nbsp; Nate Noel's big 64 yard run would get Missouri to the three yard line, where Marcus Carroll would go on to punch it in, putting the Tigers up 20-13.

But the Commodores would again score, a four yard touchdown run by AJ Newberry, tying the game once again near the end of the third quarter, where the score would hold until Vanderbilt knelt out the remaining time at the end of regulation to force overtime.&nbsp;

Missouri would win the toss and choose to start on defense, where Vanderbilt would score the first overtime touchdown, Pavia throwing a two yard touchdown to Gabe Fisher. On the Tigers offensive drive, it took just one play for Cook to find Burden on a 25 yard touchdown pass, sending the game to a second overtime.

The second overtime saw Missouri start on offense, and after four plays Craig would convert his biggest field goal of the day from 37 yards out, leaving the game in the hands of the Tiger defense. Missouri would catch a small break as an offensive pass interference forced Vanderbilt into a 2nd and 28, and after Pavia completed a 17 yard pass, Taylor would march out for a 31 yard field goal, which would hook left, giving Missouri the victory.

Cook was 23 of 37 through the air for 221 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp; Noel rushed 24 times for 199 yards, while Burden was the leading receiver with six catches for 76 yards and the two scores.&nbsp;

Missouri will now have a well timed bye week to make adjustments before their first road game of the season on October 5th, heading to College Station for a matchup with Texas A&amp;M.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 11am.

Bearcats score lopsided shutout victory over Missouri Southern

The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats got back to .500 on the season, scoring a lopsided victory over Missouri Southern on Saturday, winning 59-0 in Joplin.&nbsp;

The Bearcats would score 21 first quarter points with two touchdown passes from Chris Ruhnke and a rushing score from Jadon Brady, and add 10 more points in the second quarter, the lone touchdown coming on defense as Shane Fredrickson returned an interception 55 yards for a score.&nbsp;

The thumping would continue in the second half as the Bearcats added 28 more points to complete the shutout victory. It is the 12th time Northwest has posted a shutout under head coach Rich Wright, and the third time over Missouri Southern.&nbsp;

Ruhnke was 26 of 33 through the air for 331 yards and three touchdowns.&nbsp; His leading receiver was Eric Richardson with three catches for 85 yards and one score.&nbsp; Brady rushed 16 times for 59 yards and one touchdown.&nbsp;

Northwest will return to Maryville on Saturday for Family Weekend, hosting Emporia State at Bearcat Stadium.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 1:30pm and the game will air on 38 the Spot as well as the MIAA Network.

Gutsy play falls short, Missouri Western falls to Emporia State in OT

The Missouri Western Griffons battled hard with the #13 Emporia State Hornets, forcing overtime, but falling 30-27 on the road in Emporia, Kansas on Saturday.&nbsp;

The first quarter was all Emporia State, as Gunnar Gundy connected with Trenden Collins on a 25 yard touchdown pass with 4:21 remaining in the quarter.&nbsp; Caden Dodson would hit a 25 yard field goal near the end of the quarter to give the Hornets a 10-0 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After back to back interceptions from quarterback Kane Donovan, the Griffons would bring on Kody Kirk to make his season debut, and Kirk would lead two big drives to give Missouri Western a lead.&nbsp; The first drive, running back Brandon Hall would break a 52 yard touchdown run, and then on the next, Kirk would need just one play to throw an 80 yard dot to Tyler Carey, however Cody Watson would miss the extra point.&nbsp;

Missouri Western would carry a larger lead into halftime as Kirk would again connect with Carey with eight seconds left in the first half, a 13 yard score, Watson converting the extra point this time, giving the Griffons a 20-10 lead at the halftime break.&nbsp;

The lone score in the third quarter would come from the Hornets, Dodson knocking through a 33 yard field goal, before Emporia State would go on to tie the game at the start of the fourth quarter, a touchdown pass from Gundy to Tyler Kahmann of 26 yards.&nbsp;

Missouri Western would take the lead back on Hall's second touchdown of the day midway through the final quarter of regulation, this time a receiving score from Kirk from seven yards out.&nbsp; But the Hornets wouldn't go away, tying the game up with just 1:32 left on the clock, Gundy again connecting with Kahmann on a 30 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp;

In overtime the Griffons would start on defense, holding the Hornets to a 36 yard field goal from Dodson.&nbsp; &nbsp;As the Missouri Western offense took over, Kirk would throw an incomplete pass to start the drive, before Jayden Williams would get the Griffons a first down on an 11 yard rush.&nbsp;

But after a one yard loss from Williams, Kirk would throw an incomplete pass, before completing a 10 yard pass to Jonas Bennett, setting up a 4th and 1 at the Emporia five yard line.&nbsp; Kirk would throw to a wide open Williams, who was unable to haul in the game winning touchdown, just popping out of his hands.&nbsp;

Kirk was 15 of 38 through the air for 220 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Hall rushed 20 times for 137 yards and two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving.&nbsp; The leading receiver was Carey with five catches for 112 yards and two touchdowns.

Missouri Western will return to St. Joseph on Saturday to host Washburn at Spratt Memorial Stadium.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 2pm.&nbsp;

Benedictine bounces back with big win over St. Ambrose in Iowa

For the first time since 1959, the Benedictine Ravens renewed their football series with St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, bouncing back with a 45-14 win.&nbsp;

The Ravens scored on their first offensive play of the game in a big way, a 75 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jackson Dooley to Jashawn Todd.&nbsp; Midway through the opening quarter, Harry Balke would convert a 35 yard field goal, before Dooley would hit another long touchdown pass on the fourth offensive drive, 83 yards to Jacob Gathright.&nbsp;

Opening the game with 24 unanswered points, it would be another passing touchdown from Dooley to Todd that was the lone score of the second quarter, this time for 37 yards, giving the Ravens a 24-0 lead at the halftime break.&nbsp;

The Fighting Bees would open up the scoring in the third quarter with a chunk play of their own, a 54 yard rushing touchdown from Tomele Staples.&nbsp; But Benedictine would get two more passing touchdowns from Dooley, 11 yards to Lebron Jackson and another 11 yard score to Ethan Peratt.

The final Ravens score of the game came at the beginning of the fourth quarter, a one yard rushing score from Dalton Witherspoon.&nbsp; Staples would add another one yard score, his second of the day, for St. Ambrose late into the final frame.&nbsp;

The Ravens set a new mark for total offense in the win over the Bees with 555 yards on 73 plays. They finished with 473 yards through the air as St. Ambrose couldn't find an answer to keep the Ravens air attack grounded.&nbsp;

Dooley was 23 of 40 passing for 451 yards and five touchdowns.&nbsp; Witherspoon was the leading rusher with 12 carries for 37 yards and a touchdown, while Todd was the leading receiver with two catches for 112 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp; Gathright had two catches for 108 yards and a score.

Benedictine will return to Atchison on Saturday for Family Weekend, welcoming in Baker University.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 1pm.

Kansas loses lead late to fall to West Virginia in Big 12 opener

The Kansas Jayhawks carried a lead into the fourth quarter, but fell late to the West Virginia Mountaineers 32-28 to open Big 12 play on the road in Morgantown, West Virginia.&nbsp;

Back to back punts started the game for both teams before West Virginia opened the scoring in just three plays, after two big passes of 38 and 39 yards respectively from Garrett Greene to Hudson Clement, running back Jaheim White would rush in from one yard out.&nbsp;

Turnover struggles continued for Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels as he would throw an interception on the next drive, but luckily the Jayhawks defense would also pick off Greene to set up a 13 play drive which would culminate with an 11 yard touchdown run from Devin Neal to tie the game up at seven.&nbsp;

But, with 25 seconds left in the first half of the game, the Mountaineers would take the lead back on an eight play drive as Greene would use his legs to score a five yard rushing touchdown, sending West Virginia to the halftime break with a 14-7 lead.&nbsp;

The Jayhawks would tie the game up to open the third quarter, Daniels connecting with Luke Grimm on an 11 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp; West Virginia though would take the lead back one drive later, Michael Hayes II hitting a 40 yard field goal.&nbsp;

From there, Kansas would build what seemed to be a secure lead.&nbsp; Near the end of the third quarter, running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. would rush in from 11 yards away.&nbsp; Then to start the fourth quarter, it would be Grimm on the ground, scoring on a 32 yard end around rush, putting the Jayhawks up 28-17 with 5:39 left in the game.&nbsp;

The Mountaineers would go on a nine play drive following the Grimm touchdown for a score of their own to get within three points, an eight yard touchdown pass from Greene to Kole Taylor.&nbsp; Taylor would also catch the two point conversion pass from Traylon Ray.&nbsp;

And after West Virginia forced Kansas to punt, they would strike again, another passing touchdown from Greene, this time to Rodney Gallagher III, for a 15 yard touchdown pass.&nbsp; On the final drive, the Mountaineers would sack Daniels to force a fumble, recovering it and kneeling out the remaining time.&nbsp;

Daniels was 15 of 25 passing for 184 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Neal rushed 27 times for 110 yards and a touchdown while Grimm was the leading receiver with six catches for 75 yards and a score, also rushing for 55 yards and a touchdown. In the game Grimm hit 2,000 career receiving yards.&nbsp;

The Jayhawks will return home, this time playing at Arrowhead Stadium, taking on TCU as they continue Big 12 play.&nbsp; A kickoff time has yet to be announced by the conference.

Wildcats struggle to find any offense in Big 12 opener against BYU

In a late night game between #13 Kansas State and BYU to open up Big 12 play, offense was hard to come by for the Wildcats as they stumbled to a 38-9 loss at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

The Wildcats did open the scoring following a punt from the Cougars to open the game, a 32 yard field goal from Chris Tennant, which was the only score of the opening quarter.&nbsp; Tennant would convert a 27 yard field goal as well in the second quarter, but from there it was all BYU.&nbsp;

Within the span of less than two minutes, a 31 yard field goal from Will Ferrin, a 30 yard fumble return touchdown by Tommy Prassas, and a 23 yard passing touchdown from quarterback Jake Retzlaff to Chase Roberts would put the Cougars up 17-6 at the halftime break.&nbsp;

And it would only get worse in the second half.&nbsp; A three yard passing touchdown from Retzlaff to Darius Lassiter would extend the lead, and then after BYU forced a Kansas State punt, returner Parker Kingston would make a crazy return, wandering back near his own goalline at one point, taking the punt 90 yards to the house for a special teams score.

A controversial 28 yard field goal from Tennant would be the final Wildcat score with 5:12 left in the third quarter.&nbsp; The Cougars would score once more in the final frame, a 21 yard rushing touchdown by&nbsp;Sione I Moa.

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson was 15 of 28 through the air for 130 yards with two interceptions.&nbsp; Running back DJ Giddens led all rushers with 19 carries for 93 yards while Jayce Brown was the leading receiver with four catches for 51 yards.&nbsp; Defensive end Brendan Mott had 1.5 sacks.

The Wildcats will look to turn things around on Saturday as they return back home to Manhattan to face #14 Oklahoma State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.&nbsp; The kickoff time has yet to be announced by the conference.

CFB Roundup: Nebraska, MWSU fall in OT, Mizzou overcomes struggles, NWMSU shuts out MoSo

The Royals rallied late, and fell short by just inches, as their losing streak went to five games in a row, losing to the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;

The Royals struggled to figure out Giants starter Mason Black, managing just four hits through six innings of baseball.&nbsp; Black struck out four and walked one, earning his first win of the 2024 season.&nbsp;

San Francisco would take the lead early, scoring their first run in the first inning, left fielder Heliot Ramos singling to drive in right fielder&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski.&nbsp; The second run would not come until the sixth, this time on a single from catcher Patrick Bailey driving in Ramos.&nbsp;

Kansas City would put together a rally in the ninth inning, loading the bases thanks to back to back walks to Yuli Gurriel and Robbie Grossman, followed by Maikel Garcia reaching on a fielders choice by Giants shortstop Tyler Fitzgerald.&nbsp;

With the bases loaded, Garrett Hampson would come to the plate, and would slice a ball down the third base line from San Fransisco reliever Camilo Doval, players erupting from the Royals dugout to celebrate a walk off win before reality set in, the ball was foul by inches.

Hampson would end up hitting the ball deep enough for a sacrifice fly, scoring Gurriel and getting the Royals within one, but Tommy Pham would strike out swinging, leaving the winning run stranded 90 feet away.

Michael Wacha took the loss, falling to 13-8 on the season, striking out five but giving up two runs on six hits.&nbsp; Bobby Witt Jr was the Royals leading hitter going 3 -for-4&nbsp;

The Royals have changed the start time of Saturday's game, moving it up due to impending weather out of an abundance of caution, moving first pitch to 4:10pm from Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp; &nbsp;Brady Singer will start for Kansas City against Landen Roupp for the Giants.&nbsp; The game will air on KFEQ.&nbsp;

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostThe Royals rallied late, and fell short by just inches, as their losing streak went to five games in a row, losing to the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp;The Royals struggled to figure out Giants starter Mason Black, managing just four hits through six innings of baseball.&nbsp; Black struck out four and walked one, earning his first win of the 2024 season.&nbsp;San Francisco would take the lead early, scoring their first run in the first inning, left fielder Heliot Ramos singling to drive in right fielder&nbsp;Mike Yastrzemski.&nbsp; The second run would not come until the sixth, this time on a single from catcher Patrick Bailey driving in Ramos.&nbsp;Kansas City would put together a rally in the ninth inning, loading the bases thanks to back to back walks to Yuli Gurriel and Robbie Grossman, followed by Maikel Garcia reaching on a fielders choice by Giants shortstop Tyler Fitzgerald.&nbsp;With the bases loaded, Garrett Hampson would come to the plate, and would slice a ball down the third base line from San Fransisco reliever Camilo Doval, players erupting from the Royals dugout to celebrate a walk off win before reality set in, the ball was foul by inches.Hampson would end up hitting the ball deep enough for a sacrifice fly, scoring Gurriel and getting the Royals within one, but Tommy Pham would strike out swinging, leaving the winning run stranded 90 feet away.Michael Wacha took the loss, falling to 13-8 on the season, striking out five but giving up two runs on six hits.&nbsp; Bobby Witt Jr was the Royals leading hitter going 3 -for-4&nbsp;The Royals have changed the start time of Saturday's game, moving it up due to impending weather out of an abundance of caution, moving first pitch to 4:10pm from Kauffman Stadium.&nbsp; &nbsp;Brady Singer will start for Kansas City against Landen Roupp for the Giants.&nbsp; The game will air on KFEQ.&nbsp;

Royals slide to five losses in a row, fall to Giants 2-1

Week 4 of high school football in Missouri and Week 3 in Kansas are in the books! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!

Chillicothe 28 (2-2) Cameron 26 (0-4)&nbsp;

St. Pius X 61 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maryville 0 (2-2)

Benton (1-2) @ University Academy Charter (2-1)- Sat. @1pm

-Week 5: University Academy Charter vs Pembroke Hill

  Savannah 53 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lafayette 0 (2-2)

-Week 5: Lafayette vs Summit Christian Academy- Fri @7pm

 Bishop Leblond 60 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 12 (2-1)

-Week 5: Plattsburg vs Kansas City East- Fri @6pm

East Buchanan 13 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; North Platte 7 (1-3)

-Week 5: East Buchanan vs Lathrop= Fri @7pm

-Week 5: North Platte vs Hamilton-Fri @7pm

Hamilton 29 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lawson 15 (0-4)

-Week 5: Lawson vs Mid-Buchanan- Fri @7pm

Skyline 32 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lathrop 20 (1-3)&nbsp;

Mid-Buchanan 40 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; West Platte 8 (2-2)

-Week 5: West Platte vs Father Tolton- Fri @7pm

 Trenton 35 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Gallatin 12 (2-2)

-Week 5: Trenton vs South Harrison-Fri @7pm

South Harrison 22 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Scotland County 15 (3-1)

 Putnam County 36 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maysville 8 (0-4)

-Week 5: Maysville vs Marceline- Fri @7pm

-Week 5: Putnam County vs Brookfield&nbsp;

King City 64 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Princeton 62 (1-3)

-Week 5: King City vs Pattonsburg= Fri @7pm

-Week 5: Princeton vs Stanberry- Fri @7pm

 Pattonsburg 58 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 22 (1-3)

Mound City 42 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; East Atchison 20 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp;

-Week 5: East Atchison vs Platte Valley- Fri @7pm

-Week 5: Mound City @ Nodaway Valley- Fri @7pm

Nodaway Valley 58 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Platte Valley 20 (3-1)

 North Andrew 26 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;St. Joseph Christian 12 (2-2)

-Week 5: St. Joseph Christian vs Worth County- Fri @7pm

 Albany 36 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Worth County 34 (2-2)&nbsp;

Rock Port 54 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Dekalb 0 (0-4)&nbsp;

-Week 5: Dekalb vs Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri @7pm

-Week 5: South Holt vs Rock Port- Fri @7pm

 South Holt 69 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stewartsville-Osborn 12 (0-4)

North Kansas City 36 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Central 1o (3-1)&nbsp;

Sumner Academy 41 (1-2)&nbsp; &nbsp;Atchison 22 (1-2)

-Week 4: Atchison vs&nbsp;Kansas City-FL Schlagle HS

Sabetha 35 (1-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Hiawatha 0 (0-3)&nbsp; &nbsp;

-Week 4: Hiawatha vs&nbsp;Meriden-Jefferson West HS

Troy&nbsp; 62 (2-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Pleasant Ridge 0 (0-3)

McLouth 14 (3-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Riverside 3 (1-2)&nbsp;

-Week 4: Riverside @&nbsp;Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostWeek 4 of high school football in Missouri and Week 3 in Kansas are in the books! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECChillicothe 28 (2-2) Cameron 26 (0-4)&nbsp;=Week 5: Cameron vs Maryville- Fri @7pm-Week 5: Chillicothe @ St. Pius- Fri 7pmSt. Pius X 61 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maryville 0 (2-2)Benton (1-2) @ University Academy Charter (2-1)- Sat. @1pm-Week 5: Benton vs Savannah- Fri @7pm-Week 5: University Academy Charter vs Pembroke Hill Savannah 53 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lafayette 0 (2-2)-Week 5: Lafayette vs Summit Christian Academy- Fri @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Savannah-Head-Coach-Anthony-Hays-e2olvh7/a-abhp3p8" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div> Bishop Leblond 60 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 12 (2-1)-Week 5: Bishop Leblond vs Archie (4-0)-Week 5: Plattsburg vs Kansas City East- Fri @6pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Bishop-LeBlond-Head-Coach-Chuck-Davis-e2olvdc/a-abhp3kb" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Plattsburg-Head-Coach-Brandon-Boswell-e2olvk1/a-abhp3t3" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>KCIEast Buchanan 13 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; North Platte 7 (1-3)-Week 5: East Buchanan vs Lathrop= Fri @7pm-Week 5: North Platte vs Hamilton-Fri @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/East-Buchanan-Head-Coach-Dan-Ritter-e2olvn0" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Hamilton 29 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lawson 15 (0-4)-Week 5: Lawson vs Mid-Buchanan- Fri @7pmSkyline 32 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lathrop 20 (1-3)&nbsp;-Week 5: Skyline vs Pierce CityMid-Buchanan 40 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; West Platte 8 (2-2)-Week 5: West Platte vs Father Tolton- Fri @7pmGRC 11-man (East Division) Trenton 35 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Gallatin 12 (2-2)-Week 5: Trenton vs South Harrison-Fri @7pm-Week 5: Gallatin vs Westran= Fri @7pmSouth Harrison 22 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Scotland County 15 (3-1)-Week 5: Scotland County @ Salisbury Putnam County 36 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maysville 8 (0-4)-Week 5: Maysville vs Marceline- Fri @7pm-Week 5: Putnam County vs Brookfield&nbsp;GRC 8-man (West Division)King City 64 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Princeton 62 (1-3)-Week 5: King City vs Pattonsburg= Fri @7pm-Week 5: Princeton vs Stanberry- Fri @7pm Pattonsburg 58 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 22 (1-3)Mound City 42 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; East Atchison 20 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp;-Week 5: East Atchison vs Platte Valley- Fri @7pm-Week 5: Mound City @ Nodaway Valley- Fri @7pmNodaway Valley 58 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Platte Valley 20 (3-1) North Andrew 26 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;St. Joseph Christian 12 (2-2)-Week 5: North Andrew @ Albany- Fri @7pm-Week 5: St. Joseph Christian vs Worth County- Fri @7pm Albany 36 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Worth County 34 (2-2)&nbsp;Rock Port 54 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Dekalb 0 (0-4)&nbsp;-Week 5: Dekalb vs Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri @7pm-Week 5: South Holt vs Rock Port- Fri @7pm275 Conference South Holt 69 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stewartsville-Osborn 12 (0-4)Greater KC SuburbanNorth Kansas City 36 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Central 1o (3-1)&nbsp;-Week 5: Central vs Liberty - Fri @7pm-Week 5: North Kansas City @ KearneyNortheast KansasSumner Academy 41 (1-2)&nbsp; &nbsp;Atchison 22 (1-2)-Week 4: Atchison vs&nbsp;Kansas City-FL Schlagle HSSabetha 35 (1-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Hiawatha 0 (0-3)&nbsp; &nbsp;-Week 4: Hiawatha vs&nbsp;Meriden-Jefferson West HSTroy&nbsp; 62 (2-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Pleasant Ridge 0 (0-3)-Week 4: Troy @&nbsp;Horton HS<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Troy-Head-Coach-Derek-Jasper-e2olvlr/a-abhp3ve" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>McLouth 14 (3-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Riverside 3 (1-2)&nbsp;-Week 4: Riverside @&nbsp;Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy

Area High School Football Scoreboard Sept. 20th-21st

Week 4 of high school football in Missouri and Week 2 in Kansas are here! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

Cameron (0-3) @ Chillicothe (1-2)- Fri @7pm

Maryville (2-1) @ St. Pius X (2-1)- Fri. @7pm

&nbsp;Lafayette (2-1) @ Savannah (1-2)- Fri. @7pm

&nbsp;Bishop Leblond (3-0) @ Plattsburg (2-0)- Fri. @7pm

East Buchanan (2-1) vs North Platte (1-2)- Fri @7pm

Mid-Buchanan (3-0) vs West Platte (2-1)- Fri @7pm

Plattsburg (2-0) vs Bishop Leblond (3-0) - Fri @7pm

&nbsp;Trenton (0-3) @ Gallatin (2-1)- Fri @7pm

South Harrison (3-0) vs Scotland County (3-0)- Fri @7pm

Maysville (0-3) @ Putnam County (1-2)- Fri @7pm

King City(1-2) @ Princeton (1-2)- Fri @7pm

Stanberry (1-2) @ Pattonsburg (0-3)- Fri @7pm

East Atchison (1-2) @ Mound City (0-3)- Fri @7pm

Nodaway Valley (3-0) @ Platte Valley (3-0)- Fri @7pm

&nbsp;North Andrew vs St. Joseph Christian (2-1)- Fri @7pm

&nbsp;Worth County (2-1) vs Albany (3-0)- Fri @7pm

&nbsp;South Holt (3-0) vs Stewartsville-Osborn (0-3)- Fri @7pm

Stewartsville-Osborn @ South Holt- Fri @7pm

Central (3-0) @ North Kansas City (2-1)- Fri @7pm

Atchison (1-1) vs Kansas City-Sumner Academy (0-2)

Troy (1-1) vs Easton -Pleasant Ridge (0-2)

Week 4 of high school football in Missouri and Week 2 in Kansas are here! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECCameron (0-3) @ Chillicothe (1-2)- Fri @7pmMaryville (2-1) @ St. Pius X (2-1)- Fri. @7pmBenton (1-2) @ University Academy Charter (2-1)- Sat. @1pm&nbsp;Lafayette (2-1) @ Savannah (1-2)- Fri. @7pm&nbsp;Bishop Leblond (3-0) @ Plattsburg (2-0)- Fri. @7pmKCIEast Buchanan (2-1) vs North Platte (1-2)- Fri @7pmLawson (0-3) @ Hamilton (1-2)- Fri @7pmLathrop (1-2) @ Skyline (1-2)- Fri @7pmMid-Buchanan (3-0) vs West Platte (2-1)- Fri @7pmPlattsburg (2-0) vs Bishop Leblond (3-0) - Fri @7pmGRC 11-man (East Division)&nbsp;Trenton (0-3) @ Gallatin (2-1)- Fri @7pmSouth Harrison (3-0) vs Scotland County (3-0)- Fri @7pmMaysville (0-3) @ Putnam County (1-2)- Fri @7pmGRC 8-man (West Division)King City(1-2) @ Princeton (1-2)- Fri @7pmStanberry (1-2) @ Pattonsburg (0-3)- Fri @7pmEast Atchison (1-2) @ Mound City (0-3)- Fri @7pmNodaway Valley (3-0) @ Platte Valley (3-0)- Fri @7pm&nbsp;North Andrew vs St. Joseph Christian (2-1)- Fri @7pm&nbsp;Worth County (2-1) vs Albany (3-0)- Fri @7pmDekalb (0-3) @ Rock Port (3-0)- Fri @7pm&nbsp;South Holt (3-0) vs Stewartsville-Osborn (0-3)- Fri @7pm275 ConferenceStewartsville-Osborn @ South Holt- Fri @7pmGreater KC SuburbanCentral (3-0) @ North Kansas City (2-1)- Fri @7pmNortheast KansasAtchison (1-1) vs Kansas City-Sumner Academy (0-2)Hiawatha (0-2) vs Sabetha (1-1)Troy (1-1) vs Easton -Pleasant Ridge (0-2)Riverside (1-1) vs McLouth (2-0)

Area High School Football schedule for Sept. 2oth-21st

The Kansas City Chiefs survived an intense battle with the Cincinnati Bengals in the latest chapter of what's become a big rivalry in the AFC, winning 26-25 at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday evening.&nbsp;

Both the Chiefs and Bengals would swap field goals to open the scoring in the first quarter, using a lot of time to do so as the Bengals ran a 10 play drive in just under five minutes, while the Chiefs consumed over eight minutes of clock to go 16 plays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following the Chiefs field goal, the Bengals would be forced into a punt, and on the very first play of the Chiefs drive would get the ball back on an interception over the middle as Patrick Mahomes attempted to find Travis Kelce, but instead threw the ball directly to linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The interception would be turned into a touchdown, the Bengals going seven plays and 31 yards, opening up the second quarter with a touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to wide receiver&nbsp;Andrei Iosivas for a four yard touchdown pass.&nbsp;

Kansas City would have an answer though to tie up the game as Mahomes would deliver a dot right into the arms of wide receiver Rashee Rice, a 44 yard touchdown pass, the longest reception of Rice's career.&nbsp;

The Bengals would take the lead back on their next drive, Evan McPherson knocking through a 33 yard field goal, and would force another turnover to get the ball back on the Chiefs next drive, forcing a fumble from rookie running back Carson Steele, turning that into another McPherson field goal, this time from 48 yards away.&nbsp; Cincinnati led 16-10 at the halftime break.&nbsp;

Kansas City would pull out some trickery to take the lead to start the second half, ending a 13 play drive with a passing touchdown from Mahomes to an unlikely source, offensive tackle Wanya Morris.&nbsp;

Morris says the team had cooked up the play during this past week of practice, and found out it was being called when he entered the huddle

"They told me they was going to call it, and I just thought ok don't be nervous, if the camera is on me I just have to make it look mad discreet, try not to give it away," Morris tells reporters in the locker room following the game.&nbsp;

Morris also had to come into the game in the second half at left tackle, after rookie Kingsley Suamataia struggled in the game.  Morris says it's unknown if he'll be forced into a game, so no matter the situation, he stays prepared

"I just try to prepare the same way every week, same time, same day, everything's the same, can't change your preparation depending on the opponent," Morris says. "If you do that, you've lost already."&nbsp;

The Bengals would not go away however, scoring yet another touchdown as Burrow would again connect with&nbsp;Iosivas for a three yard touchdown.&nbsp; This time though, McPherson would miss his extra point, leaving Cincinnati with a 22-17 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mahomes, whose had a history of struggling against the Bengals, would throw his second interception on the next drive, an outstanding one handed grab from cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt.&nbsp; Kansas City would get a takeaway of their own on the Cincinnati drive, Tershawn Warton and Mike Danna combining to sack Burrow who would fumble, safety Chamarri Conner scooping the ball up and taking it to the endzone for a touchdown.&nbsp;

The defensive touchdown would give the Chiefs the lead back, but the McPherson would convert another field goal for the Bengals to put them back on top once more, this time from even farther, a 53 yard field goal.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1726458673611.jpeg" alt="Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris celebrates after his receiving touchdown put the Chiefs in the lead/ Photo courtesy of the Chiefs on X" />
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 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Chiefs survived an intense battle with the Cincinnati Bengals in the latest chapter of what's become a big rivalry in the AFC, winning 26-25 at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday evening.&nbsp;Both the Chiefs and Bengals would swap field goals to open the scoring in the first quarter, using a lot of time to do so as the Bengals ran a 10 play drive in just under five minutes, while the Chiefs consumed over eight minutes of clock to go 16 plays.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following the Chiefs field goal, the Bengals would be forced into a punt, and on the very first play of the Chiefs drive would get the ball back on an interception over the middle as Patrick Mahomes attempted to find Travis Kelce, but instead threw the ball directly to linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither.&nbsp;&nbsp;The interception would be turned into a touchdown, the Bengals going seven plays and 31 yards, opening up the second quarter with a touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to wide receiver&nbsp;Andrei Iosivas for a four yard touchdown pass.&nbsp;Kansas City would have an answer though to tie up the game as Mahomes would deliver a dot right into the arms of wide receiver Rashee Rice, a 44 yard touchdown pass, the longest reception of Rice's career.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">44-YARD TD FOR NO. 4 🍚 <a href="https://t.co/bi81MMgSYq">pic.twitter.com/bi81MMgSYq</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1835427135458074942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Bengals would take the lead back on their next drive, Evan McPherson knocking through a 33 yard field goal, and would force another turnover to get the ball back on the Chiefs next drive, forcing a fumble from rookie running back Carson Steele, turning that into another McPherson field goal, this time from 48 yards away.&nbsp; Cincinnati led 16-10 at the halftime break.&nbsp;Kansas City would pull out some trickery to take the lead to start the second half, ending a 13 play drive with a passing touchdown from Mahomes to an unlikely source, offensive tackle Wanya Morris.&nbsp;Morris says the team had cooked up the play during this past week of practice, and found out it was being called when he entered the huddle"They told me they was going to call it, and I just thought ok don't be nervous, if the camera is on me I just have to make it look mad discreet, try not to give it away," Morris tells reporters in the locker room following the game.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">BET YOU DIDN&#39;T HAVE THIS ONE ON YOUR BINGO CARD‼️ <a href="https://t.co/Ofs3uCZN9d">pic.twitter.com/Ofs3uCZN9d</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1835443785675034858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Morris also had to come into the game in the second half at left tackle, after rookie Kingsley Suamataia struggled in the game. Morris says it's unknown if he'll be forced into a game, so no matter the situation, he stays prepared"I just try to prepare the same way every week, same time, same day, everything's the same, can't change your preparation depending on the opponent," Morris says. "If you do that, you've lost already."&nbsp;The Bengals would not go away however, scoring yet another touchdown as Burrow would again connect with&nbsp;Iosivas for a three yard touchdown.&nbsp; This time though, McPherson would miss his extra point, leaving Cincinnati with a 22-17 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mahomes, whose had a history of struggling against the Bengals, would throw his second interception on the next drive, an outstanding one handed grab from cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt.&nbsp; Kansas City would get a takeaway of their own on the Cincinnati drive, Tershawn Warton and Mike Danna combining to sack Burrow who would fumble, safety Chamarri Conner scooping the ball up and taking it to the endzone for a touchdown.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WE&#39;LL TAKE THAT... TO THE HOUSE 😤 <a href="https://t.co/lhgxQTIlga">pic.twitter.com/lhgxQTIlga</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1835450307322462562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The defensive touchdown would give the Chiefs the lead back, but the McPherson would convert another field goal for the Bengals to put them back on top once more, this time from even farther, a 53 yard field goal.Kansas City would be forced to punt on their ensuing drive, and it appeared Cincinnati was in the drivers seat to a victory, but on third and six Conner would come up big again, this time sacking Burrow himself to force the Bengals into giving the ball back to the Chiefs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Veteran safety Justin Reid says Conner was the spark that the team needed. "Chamarri had a day, had the sack, had the touchdown, had the big play on special teams, flying all over the ball today, high energy guy, he was the spark we needed," Reid tells reporters. "We talked about somebody being a spark to get everyone started, Chamarri was the spark we needed today."The Chiefs would get themselves into some danger though on the final drive, facing a fourth and six with 53 seconds left in regulation.&nbsp; Mahomes would look for his reliable target in Rice and would throw an incomplete pass, but the flags flew, and defensive back Geno Stone had made contact too early and was flagged for defensive pass interference, giving the Chiefs a fresh set of downs.&nbsp;Kansas City would use just three more plays to wind the clock down to three seconds, before calling their second timeout and sending Harrison Butker out to kick the game winning field goal with three seconds left, a 51 yarder that he would knock through with ease.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THANK YOU HARRISON BUTKER 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/SFLjkrxgux">pic.twitter.com/SFLjkrxgux</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1835460704570388869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Chiefs have now started the season 2-0, winning back to back close games, the win against the Bengals coming one week after a narrow win against the Baltimore Ravens.&nbsp;Linebacker Leo Chenal says the team has found themselves in these close games early, and joked with reporters following the game, that they should more often."Get the heart racing, just for fun I guess, I'm just kidding," Chenal says. "But you know with those teams, those playoff caliber teams especially the Bengals, it's always going to be a close game, I wish it wasn't so close, but you know at the end of the day a W is a W, so get your heart racing but it's a healthy bump so."Next up Kansas City will turn their eyes to their first road game, after playing the first two in the comfort of Arrowhead Stadium, traveling to Atlanta, Georgia for a matchup with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football.

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