EMPORIA, KS - Things got off to a strange start for Missouri Western right from the get-go.

On a third down play inside their own five-yard-line, Griffons' right guard Evan Clark was called on a holding penalty in his own endzone, resulting in an Emporia State safety. It was 2-0 Hornets less than two minutes into the game.

The Griffons got behind, and never recovered. Missouri Western (2-1) got down 16-0 in the second quarter, 22-6 at halftime and fell behind even further after a two-hour and 40-minute rain delay, falling to Emporia State 36-12 Saturday at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas.

The loss snaps a five-game winning streak for the Griffons dating back to last season, and Emporia State got its first win over MWSU on the gridiron since 2017.

"We came out here and just freaking laid an egg," Missouri Western head coach Matt Williamson told KFEQ Radio on postgame. "Just didn't play very well. Did not play Missouri Western football. We got punched in the face and didn't react to it."

The Griffons had trouble getting anything going offensively for much of the first half. Missouri Western had just one first down and 25 yards of offense in the first quarter. In fact, the Griffons went three-and out on five of their first six possessions.

"Offensively, just totally nonexistent," Williamson said of the first half. "It was embarrassing, I think. I truly believe Emporia's defense outplayed our offense."

Emporia State (2-1) was a bit slow to start too, going three-and-out on their first three drives. The Hornets woke up midway through the first quarter, and put together an 11-play, 95-yard drive to get the offensive scoring started.

Faced with a 4th-and-2 at the Missouri Western 30, Emporia quarterback Braden Gleason took off on a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Hornets a 9-0 lead with with 3:35 left in the first quarter.

After another Griffon three-and-out, Emporia State marched down the field again, this time going 68 yards on 12 plays. After converting another fourth down, Gleason fired a seven-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Varner, putting Emporia up 16-0 with 12:30 left in the second quarter.

Later in the second, the Western offense finally got going, piecing together an 11-play, 57 yard march, sparked by a 21-yard run from Jared Scott and ending with a three-yard touchdown run from quarterback Reagan Jones.

The Griffons completed a successful two-point conversion on a pass to Brandon Hall, but it was called back due to offensive pass interference. The Griffons went for a long point-after and missed, making it a 16-6 game with 4:44 left in the first half.

Emporia State methodically went down the field again in the final 1:54 of the second quarter, milking the clock along the way, and scoring with just 12 seconds left until halftime. Gleason hit Cole Schumacher on a 17-yard touchdown throw. The point-after was blocked, but the Hornets took a 22-6 lead into the locker room.

Then, the rains came. Toward the end of the halftime break, a lightning delay went into effect, as a slow moving, severe thunderstorm hung around the Emporia area, delaying the game for over 2.5 hours.

Once the second half started, the Griffons went on offense first. However, a fumbled kickoff return by Cooper Burton pinned Western deep, and then a lost fumble by Brandon Hall set Emporia State up with a first-and-goal at the six.

Two plays later, Gleason ran it in for a four-yard score, putting Emporia State ahead 29-6, just 53 seconds into the second half.

After a two-and-a-half hour wait, Missouri Western turned the ball over on its first play from scrimmage in the second half, and were suddenly faced with its largest deficit of the day.

Things just never improved much for Missouri Western, especially on offense. The Griffons punted twice more in the third quarter, before scoring their first points of the second half with 1:20 left in the third quarter.

Jones found junior tight end Ty Harvey in one-on-one coverage down the sideline, and Harvey went 38 yards to the endzone for the score. Missouri Western again went for two, but a pass to Cooper Burton fell incomplete, leaving the score at 29-12 late in the third.

On the first play of the fourth quarter, Emporia basically called game, as Gleason found Corey Thomas on a short completion to the sideline. Thomas broke a tackle and took it 54 yards to the house to put Emporia ahead 36-12 with 14:50 to play.

The Griffons tried to answer, and had fourth-and-goal at the four-yard line early in the fourth, but came up short, as a short pass to Burton fell incomplete.

Gleason had a stellar outing for Emporia, completing 27-of-42 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 62 yards and two scores on seven carries.

Jones had a tough day for Western, taking his first career loss as the Griffons starting QB. He completed 16-of-33 passes for 158 yards, a touchdown and interception. He rushed for 40 yards and a score on 11 carries.

"He was off, man," Williamson said of his quarterback. "We have to tighten him back up and get him ready to rock and roll and doing our thing again."

In all, Emporia had 83 snaps on offense, compared to 69 by Western. The Hornets also outgained the Griffons in total yardage, 443-311.

"Total consistency of dropped balls, fumbles, miscues offensively altogether," Williamson remarked. "Our defense, it feels like they were on the dang field the whole time."

"The biggest thing that's frustrating to me and it's one of my staples, you can't walk off the field and say, 'Hey, that team played harder than you.' (Emporia) did and it frustrates me."

Missouri Western is home next Saturday to host Washburn at Spratt Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Coverage starts at 5 on KFEQ (680, 95.3).

You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663462977294.jpeg" alt="Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones (7) tries to get away from a defender in the Griffons' 36-12 loss at Emporia State Saturday. Photo by Arianne Boma." />
 <figcaption>Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones (7) tries to get away from a defender in the Griffons' 36-12 loss at Emporia State Saturday. Photo by Arianne Boma.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostEMPORIA, KS - Things got off to a strange start for Missouri Western right from the get-go.On a third down play inside their own five-yard-line, Griffons' right guard Evan Clark was called on a holding penalty in his own endzone, resulting in an Emporia State safety. It was 2-0 Hornets less than two minutes into the game.The Griffons got behind, and never recovered. Missouri Western (2-1) got down 16-0 in the second quarter, 22-6 at halftime and fell behind even further after a two-hour and 40-minute rain delay, falling to Emporia State 36-12 Saturday at Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas.The loss snaps a five-game winning streak for the Griffons dating back to last season, and Emporia State got its first win over MWSU on the gridiron since 2017."We came out here and just freaking laid an egg," Missouri Western head coach Matt Williamson told KFEQ Radio on postgame. "Just didn't play very well. Did not play Missouri Western football. We got punched in the face and didn't react to it."The Griffons had trouble getting anything going offensively for much of the first half. Missouri Western had just one first down and 25 yards of offense in the first quarter. In fact, the Griffons went three-and out on five of their first six possessions."Offensively, just totally nonexistent," Williamson said of the first half. "It was embarrassing, I think. I truly believe Emporia's defense outplayed our offense."Emporia State (2-1) was a bit slow to start too, going three-and-out on their first three drives. The Hornets woke up midway through the first quarter, and put together an 11-play, 95-yard drive to get the offensive scoring started.Faced with a 4th-and-2 at the Missouri Western 30, Emporia quarterback Braden Gleason took off on a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Hornets a 9-0 lead with with 3:35 left in the first quarter.After another Griffon three-and-out, Emporia State marched down the field again, this time going 68 yards on 12 plays. After converting another fourth down, Gleason fired a seven-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Varner, putting Emporia up 16-0 with 12:30 left in the second quarter.Later in the second, the Western offense finally got going, piecing together an 11-play, 57 yard march, sparked by a 21-yard run from Jared Scott and ending with a three-yard touchdown run from quarterback Reagan Jones.The Griffons completed a successful two-point conversion on a pass to Brandon Hall, but it was called back due to offensive pass interference. The Griffons went for a long point-after and missed, making it a 16-6 game with 4:44 left in the first half.Emporia State methodically went down the field again in the final 1:54 of the second quarter, milking the clock along the way, and scoring with just 12 seconds left until halftime. Gleason hit Cole Schumacher on a 17-yard touchdown throw. The point-after was blocked, but the Hornets took a 22-6 lead into the locker room.Then, the rains came. Toward the end of the halftime break, a lightning delay went into effect, as a slow moving, severe thunderstorm hung around the Emporia area, delaying the game for over 2.5 hours.Once the second half started, the Griffons went on offense first. However, a fumbled kickoff return by Cooper Burton pinned Western deep, and then a lost fumble by Brandon Hall set Emporia State up with a first-and-goal at the six.Two plays later, Gleason ran it in for a four-yard score, putting Emporia State ahead 29-6, just 53 seconds into the second half.After a two-and-a-half hour wait, Missouri Western turned the ball over on its first play from scrimmage in the second half, and were suddenly faced with its largest deficit of the day.Things just never improved much for Missouri Western, especially on offense. The Griffons punted twice more in the third quarter, before scoring their first points of the second half with 1:20 left in the third quarter.Jones found junior tight end Ty Harvey in one-on-one coverage down the sideline, and Harvey went 38 yards to the endzone for the score. Missouri Western again went for two, but a pass to Cooper Burton fell incomplete, leaving the score at 29-12 late in the third.On the first play of the fourth quarter, Emporia basically called game, as Gleason found Corey Thomas on a short completion to the sideline. Thomas broke a tackle and took it 54 yards to the house to put Emporia ahead 36-12 with 14:50 to play.The Griffons tried to answer, and had fourth-and-goal at the four-yard line early in the fourth, but came up short, as a short pass to Burton fell incomplete.Gleason had a stellar outing for Emporia, completing 27-of-42 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 62 yards and two scores on seven carries.Jones had a tough day for Western, taking his first career loss as the Griffons starting QB. He completed 16-of-33 passes for 158 yards, a touchdown and interception. He rushed for 40 yards and a score on 11 carries."He was off, man," Williamson said of his quarterback. "We have to tighten him back up and get him ready to rock and roll and doing our thing again."In all, Emporia had 83 snaps on offense, compared to 69 by Western. The Hornets also outgained the Griffons in total yardage, 443-311."Total consistency of dropped balls, fumbles, miscues offensively altogether," Williamson remarked. "Our defense, it feels like they were on the dang field the whole time.""The biggest thing that's frustrating to me and it's one of my staples, you can't walk off the field and say, 'Hey, that team played harder than you.' (Emporia) did and it frustrates me."Missouri Western is home next Saturday to host Washburn at Spratt Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Coverage starts at 5 on KFEQ (680, 95.3).You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Missouri Western gets behind early, falls at Emporia in rain delayed game Saturday

The high school football season rolls on with week 4 in Missouri and week 3 in Kansas! Below is a list of all of the area scores.

Be sure to tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com, KFEQ app) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike from 10-11 p.m. for scores and live coaches' interviews!

MEC Savannah 69 (4-0)&nbsp;Lafayette 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Savannah @ Benton (StJosephPost.com broadcast) - Week 5: Lafayette home to Sarcoxie

Benton 63 (3-1)&nbsp;Central KC 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Benton home to Savannah

Chillicothe 42 (2-2)&nbsp;Cameron 0 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Chillicothe @ St. Pius X - Week 5: Cameron home to Maryville

#3 St. Pius X 34 (4-0)&nbsp;#6 Maryville 27 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Maryville @ Cameron

KCI North Platte 25 (2-2)&nbsp;Hamilton 24 (0-4) - FINAL 2 OT - Week 5: North Platte @ Plattsburg - Week 5: Hamilton home to East Buchanan

&nbsp; #2 East Buchanan 33 (3-1) Lathrop 7 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Lathrop home to Mid-Buchanan - Week 5: East Buchanan @ Hamilton&nbsp;&nbsp;

#3 Mid-Buchanan 35 (4-0) Lawson 0 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Mid-Buchanan @ Lathrop

West Platte 48 (2-2)&nbsp;Plattsburg 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Plattsburg home to North Platte - Week 5: West Platte home to Lawson

GRC 11-man Gallatin 46 (4-0)&nbsp;Polo 8 (2-2) -FINAL - Week 5: Polo @ South Harrison - Week 5: Gallatin home to Maysville

Maysville 27 (3-1) South Harrison 6 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: South Harrison home to Polo - Week 5: Maysville @ Gallatin

Trenton 42 (4-0) Putnam County 20 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Trenton home to Milan

GRC 8-man #1 North Andrew 13 (4-0) Northland Christian (0-4) - FINAL (forfeit) - Week 5: North Andrew home to St. Joseph Christian

Stanberry 72 (2-2) Knox County 38 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Stanberry home to Pattonsburg

Pattonsburg (0-3) @ #8 King City (2-1) - moved to Saturday at 5 p.m. - Week 5: King City @ Worth County

#6 Albany 36 (4-0) #2 Worth County 34 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Worth County home to King City - Week 5: Albany home to Platte Valley

Bishop LeBlond 66 (2-2) St. Joseph Christian 12 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Bishop LeBlond home to Archie - Week 5: St. Joseph Christian @ North Andrew

275 Conference Mound City 68 (1-3) Southwest Livingston 44 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Mound City home to Nodaway Valley

#7 East Atchison 72 (4-0)&nbsp;DeKalb 0 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: DeKalb home South Holt - Week 5: East Atchison home to Rock Port

Rock Port 58 (3-1)&nbsp;Nodaway Valley 18 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Nodaway Valley @ Mound City - Week 5: Rock Port @ East Atchison

Stewartsville-Osborn 70 (3-1) Keytesville 30 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Stewartsville-Osborn home to Southwest Livingston

#4 Platte Valley 46 (4-0)&nbsp;South Holt 6 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: South Holt @ DeKalb - Week 5: Platte Valley @ Albany

Greater KC Suburban St. Joseph Central 40 (3-1) William Chrisman 10 (3-1) -FINAL - Week 5: Central home to North KC

Northeast Kansas Atchison 72 (3-0) Harmon 0 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Atchison home to Schlagle

Royal Valley 31 (1-2)&nbsp;Riverside 20 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Riverside home to Jackson Heights

Troy 55 (3-0) Valley Heights 6 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Troy @ Centralia

Holton 49 (2-1) Hiawatha 7 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Hiawatha @ Clay Center

Doniphan West 68 (1-2) Maranatha Christian Academy 48 (0-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Doniphan West @ Frankfort

McLouth (0-2) @ Maur Hill Prep Mount Academy (1-1) - missing - Week 4: Maur Hill @ Pleasant Ridge

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662785793556.jpeg" alt="Photo by Harry Loomis." />
 <figcaption>Photo by Harry Loomis.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe high school football season rolls on with week 4 in Missouri and week 3 in Kansas! Below is a list of all of the area scores.Be sure to tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com, KFEQ app) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike from 10-11 p.m. for scores and live coaches' interviews!MEC Savannah 69 (4-0)&nbsp;Lafayette 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Savannah @ Benton (StJosephPost.com broadcast) - Week 5: Lafayette home to Sarcoxie<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Anthony-Hays--Savannah-e1nvjob" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Benton 63 (3-1)&nbsp;Central KC 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Benton home to Savannah<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Kevin-Keeton--Benton-e1nvjqg" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Chillicothe 42 (2-2)&nbsp;Cameron 0 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Chillicothe @ St. Pius X - Week 5: Cameron home to Maryville#3 St. Pius X 34 (4-0)&nbsp;#6 Maryville 27 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Maryville @ CameronKCI North Platte 25 (2-2)&nbsp;Hamilton 24 (0-4) - FINAL 2 OT - Week 5: North Platte @ Plattsburg - Week 5: Hamilton home to East Buchanan<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Jared-Quigley--North-Platte-e1nvjl6" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>&nbsp; #2 East Buchanan 33 (3-1) Lathrop 7 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Lathrop home to Mid-Buchanan - Week 5: East Buchanan @ Hamilton&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Adam-Lewis--East-Buchanan-e1nvjpk" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>#3 Mid-Buchanan 35 (4-0) Lawson 0 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Mid-Buchanan @ Lathrop<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Aaron-Fritz--Mid-Buchanan-e1nvjlt" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>West Platte 48 (2-2)&nbsp;Plattsburg 0 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Plattsburg home to North Platte - Week 5: West Platte home to LawsonGRC 11-man Gallatin 46 (4-0)&nbsp;Polo 8 (2-2) -FINAL - Week 5: Polo @ South Harrison - Week 5: Gallatin home to Maysville<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Chris-Holt--Gallatin-e1nvjhg" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Maysville 27 (3-1) South Harrison 6 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: South Harrison home to Polo - Week 5: Maysville @ GallatinTrenton 42 (4-0) Putnam County 20 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Trenton home to MilanGRC 8-man #1 North Andrew 13 (4-0) Northland Christian (0-4) - FINAL (forfeit) - Week 5: North Andrew home to St. Joseph ChristianStanberry 72 (2-2) Knox County 38 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Stanberry home to Pattonsburg<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Shane-Hilton--Stanberry-e1nvjgf" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Pattonsburg (0-3) @ #8 King City (2-1) - moved to Saturday at 5 p.m. - Week 5: King City @ Worth County#6 Albany 36 (4-0) #2 Worth County 34 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Worth County home to King City - Week 5: Albany home to Platte ValleyBishop LeBlond 66 (2-2) St. Joseph Christian 12 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Bishop LeBlond home to Archie - Week 5: St. Joseph Christian @ North Andrew<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/LeBlond-head-coach-Chuck-Davis---91622-e1nvcbc" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>275 Conference Mound City 68 (1-3) Southwest Livingston 44 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Mound City home to Nodaway Valley#7 East Atchison 72 (4-0)&nbsp;DeKalb 0 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: DeKalb home South Holt - Week 5: East Atchison home to Rock PortRock Port 58 (3-1)&nbsp;Nodaway Valley 18 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Nodaway Valley @ Mound City - Week 5: Rock Port @ East AtchisonStewartsville-Osborn 70 (3-1) Keytesville 30 (0-4) - FINAL - Week 5: Stewartsville-Osborn home to Southwest Livingston<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Tommy-Fish--Stewartsville-Osborn-e1nvjml" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>#4 Platte Valley 46 (4-0)&nbsp;South Holt 6 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: South Holt @ DeKalb - Week 5: Platte Valley @ Albany<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Johnnie-Silkett--Platte-Valley-e1nvjnc" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Greater KC Suburban St. Joseph Central 40 (3-1) William Chrisman 10 (3-1) -FINAL - Week 5: Central home to North KC<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Friday-Night-Lights-91622---Regi-Trotter--St--Joseph-Central-e1nvjos" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Northeast Kansas Atchison 72 (3-0) Harmon 0 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Atchison home to SchlagleRoyal Valley 31 (1-2)&nbsp;Riverside 20 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Riverside home to Jackson HeightsTroy 55 (3-0) Valley Heights 6 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Troy @ CentraliaHolton 49 (2-1) Hiawatha 7 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Hiawatha @ Clay CenterDoniphan West 68 (1-2) Maranatha Christian Academy 48 (0-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Doniphan West @ FrankfortMcLouth (0-2) @ Maur Hill Prep Mount Academy (1-1) - missing - Week 4: Maur Hill @ Pleasant Ridge

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school football scoreboard - September 16, 2022

(AP) — J.D. Martinez had an RBI single in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied late to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1. 

Martinez’s single to left was just the third hit for Boston, which had just tied it up when reliever Scott Barlow (4-2) walked Jason Verdugo with the bases loaded after Dylan Coleman issued two walks to start the inning. 

Garrett Whitlock (4-2) gave up a hit in the eighth and Matt Strahm got the last three outs for his fourth save. Boston had lost six of eight, including a two-game sweep by the Yankees at home this week and nearly fell to the struggling Royals.

(AP) — J.D. Martinez had an RBI single in the eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied late to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1. Martinez’s single to left was just the third hit for Boston, which had just tied it up when reliever Scott Barlow (4-2) walked Jason Verdugo with the bases loaded after Dylan Coleman issued two walks to start the inning. Garrett Whitlock (4-2) gave up a hit in the eighth and Matt Strahm got the last three outs for his fourth save. Boston had lost six of eight, including a two-game sweep by the Yankees at home this week and nearly fell to the struggling Royals.

Martinez has RBI single in 8th, Red Sox beat Royals 2-1

Bishop LeBlond came into Friday's matchup at St. Joseph Christian a bit frustrated.

The Eagles (2-2) had lost back-to-back games to North Andrew and then last week 64-12 at Worth County. LeBlond took its frustrations out on Christian, scoring 30 unanswered points to start and winning 66-12 in a game called at halftime Friday.

"To be able to stay in town on the weekend of (the LeBlond Carnival), a lot of morale around this game, to come in and compete, on a fantastic field at a great facility," LeBlond coach Chuck Davis said. "Just a good night of football and we just so happened to play one of our best games."

Bishop LeBlond got the ball to start the game and scored touchdowns on each of their first nine possessions. The Eagles put up 38 points in the first quarter and 28 more in the second.

Each of LeBlond's scoring drives lasted four plays or less, and eight of those nine drives were finished in 43 seconds or less. Five of the scoring drives lasted only one play, as LeBlond started six drives in Christian territory.

Seven Christian drives ended with a turnover-on-downs, giving the Eagles consistently short fields.

Senior quarterback Landon Gardner had a near flawless night, as he rushed five times for 95 yards and a touchdown. He was also 5-for-5 through the air for 134 yards and three touchdowns.

Senior Jake Korell had touchdown grabs of 56 and 55 yards. Carson Staggs had a 26-yard rushing score, while Jackson Sigrist had a 22-yard touchdown reception.

"All of those guys got subbed out in the second quarter," Davis said of his top performers. "They were on the sidelines, cheering on the younger guys and really being coaches on the field for their teammates. So, it's nice to see them bring these young guys along, and we got some good reps from the young guys."

Christian (0-4) had a scoring drive in both the first and second quarter. Peyton Hausman put the Lions on the board in the final minute of the first quarter with a 60-yard touchdown run.

Jacob Clabaugh then found Vail Fruechting on an eight-yard touchdown throw shortly before halftime. Clabaugh completed 18-of-34 passes for 99 yards and a score. Hausman had carries for 71 yards and a score.

Fruechting was the lead receiver for the Lions, hauling in eight passes for 42 yards and a score.

St. Joseph Christian has a tough test at North Andrew (4-0) next week. LeBlond will host Archie (4-0) next week.

"I think we can improve reps at practice and be ready to go for Friday," Davis said.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostBishop LeBlond came into Friday's matchup at St. Joseph Christian a bit frustrated.The Eagles (2-2) had lost back-to-back games to North Andrew and then last week 64-12 at Worth County. LeBlond took its frustrations out on Christian, scoring 30 unanswered points to start and winning 66-12 in a game called at halftime Friday."To be able to stay in town on the weekend of (the LeBlond Carnival), a lot of morale around this game, to come in and compete, on a fantastic field at a great facility," LeBlond coach Chuck Davis said. "Just a good night of football and we just so happened to play one of our best games."Bishop LeBlond got the ball to start the game and scored touchdowns on each of their first nine possessions. The Eagles put up 38 points in the first quarter and 28 more in the second.Each of LeBlond's scoring drives lasted four plays or less, and eight of those nine drives were finished in 43 seconds or less. Five of the scoring drives lasted only one play, as LeBlond started six drives in Christian territory.Seven Christian drives ended with a turnover-on-downs, giving the Eagles consistently short fields.Senior quarterback Landon Gardner had a near flawless night, as he rushed five times for 95 yards and a touchdown. He was also 5-for-5 through the air for 134 yards and three touchdowns.Senior Jake Korell had touchdown grabs of 56 and 55 yards. Carson Staggs had a 26-yard rushing score, while Jackson Sigrist had a 22-yard touchdown reception."All of those guys got subbed out in the second quarter," Davis said of his top performers. "They were on the sidelines, cheering on the younger guys and really being coaches on the field for their teammates. So, it's nice to see them bring these young guys along, and we got some good reps from the young guys."Christian (0-4) had a scoring drive in both the first and second quarter. Peyton Hausman put the Lions on the board in the final minute of the first quarter with a 60-yard touchdown run.Jacob Clabaugh then found Vail Fruechting on an eight-yard touchdown throw shortly before halftime. Clabaugh completed 18-of-34 passes for 99 yards and a score. Hausman had carries for 71 yards and a score.Fruechting was the lead receiver for the Lions, hauling in eight passes for 42 yards and a score.St. Joseph Christian has a tough test at North Andrew (4-0) next week. LeBlond will host Archie (4-0) next week."I think we can improve reps at practice and be ready to go for Friday," Davis said.<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/LeBlond-head-coach-Chuck-Davis---91622-e1nvcbc" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/LeBlond-QB-Landon-Gardner---91622-e1nvcbs" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Full game broadcast<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Bishop-LeBlond--St--Joseph-Christian-football---91622-e1nvccn" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><figure>
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Bishop LeBlond pounces early, takes down St. Joseph Christian Friday

The St. Joseph Post Game of the Week leaves us in the city for a second straight week with another intracity matchup - this one in the eight-man ranks.

Bishop LeBlond (1-2) visits St. Joseph Christian (0-3) in just the second ever meeting between these two as eight-man foes.

Pregame starts at 6:30 with kickoff at 7. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/SJPOST">LINK TO LISTEN HERE</a>.

St. Joseph Christian looks to snap a 27-game regular season losing streak, while LeBlond looks to bounce back after losses to North Andrew in week two and at Worth County in week three.

LeBlond is home to Archie the following week, while Christian will go on the road to face North Andrew next Friday.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Post Game of the Week leaves us in the city for a second straight week with another intracity matchup - this one in the eight-man ranks.Bishop LeBlond (1-2) visits St. Joseph Christian (0-3) in just the second ever meeting between these two as eight-man foes.Pregame starts at 6:30 with kickoff at 7. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/SJPOST">LINK TO LISTEN HERE</a>.St. Joseph Christian looks to snap a 27-game regular season losing streak, while LeBlond looks to bounce back after losses to North Andrew in week two and at Worth County in week three.LeBlond is home to Archie the following week, while Christian will go on the road to face North Andrew next Friday.<figure>
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LIVE AUDIO STREAM - Bishop LeBlond @ St. Joseph Christian football

(AP) — Carlos Correa’s solo home run in the first inning and Nick Gordon’s two-run shot in the second gave the Minnesota Twins enough to hang on for a 3-2 victory to finish a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals. 

The Twins pulled within four games of first-place Cleveland in the AL Central race after allowing only 13 hits in the series. They had five relievers throw scoreless innings. 

Minnesota is 12-4 against Kansas City this season. The Twins hit the road for five games in Cleveland this weekend.

The Royals next take on the Red Sox Friday evening with first pitch at 6:10 central. Coverage begins at 5:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Carlos Correa’s solo home run in the first inning and Nick Gordon’s two-run shot in the second gave the Minnesota Twins enough to hang on for a 3-2 victory to finish a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals. The Twins pulled within four games of first-place Cleveland in the AL Central race after allowing only 13 hits in the series. They had five relievers throw scoreless innings. Minnesota is 12-4 against Kansas City this season. The Twins hit the road for five games in Cleveland this weekend.The Royals next take on the Red Sox Friday evening with first pitch at 6:10 central. Coverage begins at 5:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Correa, Gordon power Twins past Royals 3-2 for series sweep

Volleyball Maryville 3 Lafayette 0 Bishop LeBlond 3 Chillicothe 1 St. Joseph Central 3 Oak Park 0 Savannah 3 Cameron 0 East Buchanan 3 West Platte 2 Mid-Buchanan 3 Plattsburg 0 Nodaway Valley 3 Union Star 0 South Holt @ East Atchison - missing

Softball Bishop LeBlond 5 Lafayette 4 Benton 9 Maryville 2 St. Joseph Central 5 Oak Park 1 Savannah 5 Chillicothe 2 Lawson 20 East Buchanan 0 Mid-Buchanan 3 Lathrop 2 Plattsburg 11 Hamilton 7 North Andrew 13 North Harrison 7. The Cardinals are 10-0-1. King City 9 Stanberry 2 North Platte 8 West Platte 2. The Panthers are now 11-0. Northeast Nodaway @ Stewartsville-Osborn - missing

Boys’ soccer Bishop LeBlond 8 Benton 0. The Eagles are now 7-1. St. Joseph Central 2 Raytown 0

Girls’ golf Maryville beat Central 197-203 in a hard fought duel at Moila Country Club. Central’s Ali Perry was the medalist with a score of 40.

Girls’ tennis Lafayette 8 Maryville 1 St. Joseph Central 9 Oak Park 0

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostVolleyball Maryville 3 Lafayette 0 Bishop LeBlond 3 Chillicothe 1 St. Joseph Central 3 Oak Park 0 Savannah 3 Cameron 0 East Buchanan 3 West Platte 2 Mid-Buchanan 3 Plattsburg 0 Nodaway Valley 3 Union Star 0 South Holt @ East Atchison - missingSoftball Bishop LeBlond 5 Lafayette 4 Benton 9 Maryville 2 St. Joseph Central 5 Oak Park 1 Savannah 5 Chillicothe 2 Lawson 20 East Buchanan 0 Mid-Buchanan 3 Lathrop 2 Plattsburg 11 Hamilton 7 North Andrew 13 North Harrison 7. The Cardinals are 10-0-1. King City 9 Stanberry 2 North Platte 8 West Platte 2. The Panthers are now 11-0. Northeast Nodaway @ Stewartsville-Osborn - missingBoys’ soccer Bishop LeBlond 8 Benton 0. The Eagles are now 7-1. St. Joseph Central 2 Raytown 0Girls’ golf Maryville beat Central 197-203 in a hard fought duel at Moila Country Club. Central’s Ali Perry was the medalist with a score of 40.Girls’ tennis Lafayette 8 Maryville 1 St. Joseph Central 9 Oak Park 0

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school scoreboard - September 15, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a showdown between the Chiefs and Chargers, two of the league's best teams led by two of the game's bright young quarterbacks, an unheralded seventh-round draft pick who a few years ago was working alongside his mother in a Wendy's restaurant stole the show.

The Chiefs' Jaylen Watson picked off Justin Herbert at the goal line early in the fourth quarter Thursday night, headed the other way and was never touched on a 99-yard go-ahead touchdown that propelled Kansas City to a 27-24 victory.

“I don't even remember what happened at that moment,” Watson said later. “It's all so surreal.”

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 235 yards with TD passes to Jerick McKinnon and Justin Watson, and fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola was perfect in place of injured Harrison Butker. But it was the Chiefs' defense, and Watson's highlight-reel interception, that allowed Kansas City (2-0) to overcome its early problems in an early divisional test.

“The thing that I'm most proud of,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, “is that we stuck together. Nobody pointed any fingers.”

Two series after Watson's go-ahead touchdown, things got even worse for the Chargers (1-1) when Herbert was drilled by defensive end Mike Danna while delivering a throw. He left the field clutching his side, returned one play later, then threw an incompletion that forced the Chargers to punt while trailing 24-17.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire promptly split the defense on a 52-yard run to set up a field goal for Kansas City.

Herbert, who finished with 334 yards and three touchdown passes, gamely tried to keep the Chargers alive. He threw a 36-yard dart on fourth down to extend their ensuing possession, then hit Joshua Palmer in the back of the end zone on fourth-and-goal to pull Los Angeles within 27-24 with just over a minute to go.

Kansas City recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to end the game.

The highly anticipated showdown between two of the league's most prolific quarterbacks, each surrounded by premier playmakers, turned out early on to be a defensive slugfest.

The Chargers held the Chiefs to 13 yards in the first quarter, thanks to relentless pressure from Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack and the fact that Derwin James Jr. was just about everywhere, and kept a team that scored 44 points last week in Arizona off the scoreboard until Mahomes slung a sidearm pass to McKinnon early in the second quarter.

The Chargers fared better offensively, even though Staley opted to play conservatively, twice punting on fourth-and-2 near midfield. Dustin Hopkins kicked an early field goal before Mike Williams, dominating smaller Chiefs defensive backs, put the Chargers in position for Zander Horvath to catch a short TD pass.

Staley finally went for it on fourth down on the opening drive of the second half. And one play after Austin Ekeler picked it up, Williams made a one-handed grab around Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to give the Chargers a 17-7 lead.

The game appeared to be getting away from the Chiefs when Mahomes was intercepted by Asante Samuel Jr. on their next possession. But replays showed Samuel didn't control the ball and the call was overturned, and Mahomes capitalized on his second chance by throwing a 41-yard strike to Justin Watson for a touchdown.

The Chiefs tied it 17-all on the first play of the fourth quarter when Ammendola, who was signed earlier this week, knocked through a chip shot on fourth down at the goal line.

That set up Jaylen Watson's pick-6 and the first lead Kansas City had all night.

“This is what it's going to be. We know we're playing in the toughest division,” Chiefs safety Justin Reid said. “We know we're going to get everyone's best shot. We have to come out and we have to perform.”

The Chiefs are on the road to face Indianapolis next Sunday. Kickoff is set for noon central. The game will be on Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman hurt his ankle in the third quarter but returned to the game. Mike Danna left in the fourth quarter with a calf injury.

St. Joseph PostKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a showdown between the Chiefs and Chargers, two of the league's best teams led by two of the game's bright young quarterbacks, an unheralded seventh-round draft pick who a few years ago was working alongside his mother in a Wendy's restaurant stole the show.The Chiefs' Jaylen Watson picked off Justin Herbert at the goal line early in the fourth quarter Thursday night, headed the other way and was never touched on a 99-yard go-ahead touchdown that propelled Kansas City to a 27-24 victory.“I don't even remember what happened at that moment,” Watson said later. “It's all so surreal.”Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 235 yards with TD passes to Jerick McKinnon and Justin Watson, and fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola was perfect in place of injured Harrison Butker. But it was the Chiefs' defense, and Watson's highlight-reel interception, that allowed Kansas City (2-0) to overcome its early problems in an early divisional test.“The thing that I'm most proud of,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, “is that we stuck together. Nobody pointed any fingers.”Two series after Watson's go-ahead touchdown, things got even worse for the Chargers (1-1) when Herbert was drilled by defensive end Mike Danna while delivering a throw. He left the field clutching his side, returned one play later, then threw an incompletion that forced the Chargers to punt while trailing 24-17.Clyde Edwards-Helaire promptly split the defense on a 52-yard run to set up a field goal for Kansas City.Herbert, who finished with 334 yards and three touchdown passes, gamely tried to keep the Chargers alive. He threw a 36-yard dart on fourth down to extend their ensuing possession, then hit Joshua Palmer in the back of the end zone on fourth-and-goal to pull Los Angeles within 27-24 with just over a minute to go.Kansas City recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to end the game.The highly anticipated showdown between two of the league's most prolific quarterbacks, each surrounded by premier playmakers, turned out early on to be a defensive slugfest.The Chargers held the Chiefs to 13 yards in the first quarter, thanks to relentless pressure from Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack and the fact that Derwin James Jr. was just about everywhere, and kept a team that scored 44 points last week in Arizona off the scoreboard until Mahomes slung a sidearm pass to McKinnon early in the second quarter.The Chargers fared better offensively, even though Staley opted to play conservatively, twice punting on fourth-and-2 near midfield. Dustin Hopkins kicked an early field goal before Mike Williams, dominating smaller Chiefs defensive backs, put the Chargers in position for Zander Horvath to catch a short TD pass.Staley finally went for it on fourth down on the opening drive of the second half. And one play after Austin Ekeler picked it up, Williams made a one-handed grab around Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to give the Chargers a 17-7 lead.The game appeared to be getting away from the Chiefs when Mahomes was intercepted by Asante Samuel Jr. on their next possession. But replays showed Samuel didn't control the ball and the call was overturned, and Mahomes capitalized on his second chance by throwing a 41-yard strike to Justin Watson for a touchdown.The Chiefs tied it 17-all on the first play of the fourth quarter when Ammendola, who was signed earlier this week, knocked through a chip shot on fourth down at the goal line.That set up Jaylen Watson's pick-6 and the first lead Kansas City had all night.“This is what it's going to be. We know we're playing in the toughest division,” Chiefs safety Justin Reid said. “We know we're going to get everyone's best shot. We have to come out and we have to perform.”The Chiefs are on the road to face Indianapolis next Sunday. Kickoff is set for noon central. The game will be on Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.INJURIESChiefs WR Mecole Hardman hurt his ankle in the third quarter but returned to the game. Mike Danna left in the fourth quarter with a calf injury.

Chiefs overcome slow start, defeat Chargers in AFC West showdown Thursday

(AP) — Sonny Gray cruised through seven sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite losing AL batting leader Luis Arraez to an early injury, beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0. 

Gary Sánchez had a two-run double and Carlos Correa a couple hits for Minnesota, five games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland with 21 games remaining. Arraez got an infield hit, raising his average to .320, and scored in the first, then left after the inning with left hamstring tightness. 

Acquired from Cincinnati in March, Gray has been a top-of-the-rotation guy for Minnesota all season. He breezed through the Kansas City lineup much of the night, allowing three hits and striking out eight.

The Royals take on the Twins again Thursday evening with first pitch at 6:40 central. Coverage begins at 6:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Sonny Gray cruised through seven sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite losing AL batting leader Luis Arraez to an early injury, beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0. Gary Sánchez had a two-run double and Carlos Correa a couple hits for Minnesota, five games behind AL Central-leading Cleveland with 21 games remaining. Arraez got an infield hit, raising his average to .320, and scored in the first, then left after the inning with left hamstring tightness. Acquired from Cincinnati in March, Gray has been a top-of-the-rotation guy for Minnesota all season. He breezed through the Kansas City lineup much of the night, allowing three hits and striking out eight.The Royals take on the Twins again Thursday evening with first pitch at 6:40 central. Coverage begins at 6:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Gray sharp for 7, Arraez exits early as Twins blank Royals

TOPEKA —&nbsp;The state championship dominance of schools like Bishop Miege is now an issue for the Kansas Legislature.

The Kansas State Board of Education passed the multiplier proposal on to legislators by a 6-4 vote Wednesday morning. Board members Porter, Waugh, Mah, Jones, Haas and Clifford voted for the proposal. Members Arnold, Dombrosky, Horst and McNiece voted against it.

The classifications from 4A and down voted in favor of a proposed change that would introduce a multiplier for successful private schools that would inflate their enrollment number for classification purposes, 5A and 6A did not vote in favor.

Kansas High Schools voted 216 to 139 to make the change.

The identifying statutes need to be approved by the Legislature prior to implementation.

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 </figure>TOPEKA —&nbsp;The state championship dominance of schools like Bishop Miege is now an issue for the Kansas Legislature.The Kansas State Board of Education passed the multiplier proposal on to legislators by a 6-4 vote Wednesday morning. Board members Porter, Waugh, Mah, Jones, Haas and Clifford voted for the proposal. Members Arnold, Dombrosky, Horst and McNiece voted against it.The classifications from 4A and down voted in favor of a proposed change that would introduce a multiplier for successful private schools that would inflate their enrollment number for classification purposes, 5A and 6A did not vote in favor.Kansas High Schools voted 216 to 139 to make the change.The identifying statutes need to be approved by the Legislature prior to implementation.

KSHSAA multiplier headed to Statehouse

(AP) — Minnesota rookie Joe Ryan and reliever Jovani Moran combined to pitch no-hit ball until Bobby Witt Jr. doubled with one out in the ninth inning as the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3. 

Ryan was pulled after seven innings and 106 pitches, four shy of his big league high. There has never been a no-hitter at Target Field, and the crowd of 19,005 booed when Twins manager Rocco Baldelli sent Moran to the mound to start the eighth. Moran worked a perfect eighth. He struck out Drew Waters to begin the ninth before walking pinch-hitter Hunter Dozier and MJ Melendez. 

The Royals hadn’t come close to a hit until Witt lined a 1-2 fastball for a clean drive to left for an RBI double, setting off more boos from the fans.

The Royals will take on the Twins again Wednesday night with first pitch at 6:40pm. Coverage begins at 6pm on KFEQ in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Minnesota rookie Joe Ryan and reliever Jovani Moran combined to pitch no-hit ball until Bobby Witt Jr. doubled with one out in the ninth inning as the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3. Ryan was pulled after seven innings and 106 pitches, four shy of his big league high. There has never been a no-hitter at Target Field, and the crowd of 19,005 booed when Twins manager Rocco Baldelli sent Moran to the mound to start the eighth. Moran worked a perfect eighth. He struck out Drew Waters to begin the ninth before walking pinch-hitter Hunter Dozier and MJ Melendez. The Royals hadn’t come close to a hit until Witt lined a 1-2 fastball for a clean drive to left for an RBI double, setting off more boos from the fans.The Royals will take on the Twins again Wednesday night with first pitch at 6:40pm. Coverage begins at 6pm on KFEQ in St. Joseph.

Twins' bid for combo no-hitter ends with 1 out in 9th vs KC

Softball Mid-Buchanan 5 Lafayette 2. <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/ff691589-1c78-4d19-8ca3-fd55f5fa490f">Full coverage here</a>. Benton 6 Lathrop 5 Kearney 13 St. Joseph Central 3 King City 5 East Buchanan 1 North Andrew 3 Northeast Nodaway 1 North Platte 12 Stanberry 2. The Panthers are a perfect 9-0.

Volleyball St. Joseph Central 3 Benton 2. The Indians bounce back after losing the first set 25-11. St. Michael the Archangel 3 Bishop LeBlond 1 Cameron 3 Lafayette 0 East Buchanan 3 South Holt 0

Boys’ soccer Bishop LeBlond 8 Ewing Marion Kaufmann 0. The Eagles are 5-1.

Cross Country The Bishop LeBlond boys’ team took first in the Tarkio Indian Cross Country Run, finishing ahead of Mound City and East Atchison. Jonathan Eickstein finished second, while Mound City’s Keaton Zembles won the race.

In the girls’ race at Tarkio, St. Joseph Christian’s Joy Wallick finished fourth, and North Andrew’s Jaclyn Reidinger finished fifth.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostSoftball Mid-Buchanan 5 Lafayette 2. <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/ff691589-1c78-4d19-8ca3-fd55f5fa490f">Full coverage here</a>. Benton 6 Lathrop 5 Kearney 13 St. Joseph Central 3 King City 5 East Buchanan 1 North Andrew 3 Northeast Nodaway 1 North Platte 12 Stanberry 2. The Panthers are a perfect 9-0.Volleyball St. Joseph Central 3 Benton 2. The Indians bounce back after losing the first set 25-11. St. Michael the Archangel 3 Bishop LeBlond 1 Cameron 3 Lafayette 0 East Buchanan 3 South Holt 0Boys’ soccer Bishop LeBlond 8 Ewing Marion Kaufmann 0. The Eagles are 5-1.Cross Country The Bishop LeBlond boys’ team took first in the Tarkio Indian Cross Country Run, finishing ahead of Mound City and East Atchison. Jonathan Eickstein finished second, while Mound City’s Keaton Zembles won the race.In the girls’ race at Tarkio, St. Joseph Christian’s Joy Wallick finished fourth, and North Andrew’s Jaclyn Reidinger finished fifth.

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school scoreboard - September 12, 2022

Mid-Buchanan trailed 1-0 at the end of the first inning and then again 2-1 at the end of the second.

The Dragons (10-4) took the lead for good in the top of the fifth and never looked back, as Mid-Buchanan beat Lafayette 5-2 on Monday at Dave Polsky Field at Heritage Park in St. Joseph.

Mid-Buchanan loaded the bases in the top of the second and got their first run on the board, thanks to an RBI single to center by sophomore Morgan Marshall.

After getting no hits in the third or fourth inning, Mid-Buchanan swayed momentum in its favor in the top of the fifth, scoring two runs on three hits, including a two-run RBI double to right by junior Emma Lisenbee, giving the Dragons their first lead at 3-2.

"They started out a little slow today," Mid-Buchanan coach Megan Wyatt said. "This is a good win for us."

Lisenbee also pitched the full game in the circle, striking out eight and allowing just one earned run.

"The first half of the game, we started off pretty slow," Lisenbee concurred. "I think as our bats started coming around, our energy started coming around, too. That's when we started doing better and performing better."

Mid-Buchanan added to its lead with two more runs in the sixth. Sophomore Kaleigh Strong and senior Taiylor Harrington each had RBIs to give the Dragons some insurance.

Lafayette (2-3) was held to just two hits over the game's final four innings, and never got multiple base runners on base after the second.

"I thought our defense started off pretty strong and it carried through the game," Lisenbee said. "My defense backed me up. It was an all around pretty solid performance."

Mid-Buchanan has now won four of its last six games, and owns signature wins over teams like Lawson (9-1), St. Joseph Central (6-3-1), Benton (9-2) and Plattsburg (7-3). A Cameron tournament championship got the ball rolling in late August, and the Dragons are hoping for bigger achievements moving forward.

"We have a tougher schedule for this reason," Wyatt said. "We want to be able to face the tougher teams when it's important. We feel like toward the end of the season, a tougher schedule helps us out to be prepared to face that better pitching."

Mid-Buchanan hosts Lathrop Thursday. Lafayette is home to St. Pius X Tuesday.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostMid-Buchanan trailed 1-0 at the end of the first inning and then again 2-1 at the end of the second.The Dragons (10-4) took the lead for good in the top of the fifth and never looked back, as Mid-Buchanan beat Lafayette 5-2 on Monday at Dave Polsky Field at Heritage Park in St. Joseph.Mid-Buchanan loaded the bases in the top of the second and got their first run on the board, thanks to an RBI single to center by sophomore Morgan Marshall.After getting no hits in the third or fourth inning, Mid-Buchanan swayed momentum in its favor in the top of the fifth, scoring two runs on three hits, including a two-run RBI double to right by junior Emma Lisenbee, giving the Dragons their first lead at 3-2."They started out a little slow today," Mid-Buchanan coach Megan Wyatt said. "This is a good win for us."Lisenbee also pitched the full game in the circle, striking out eight and allowing just one earned run."The first half of the game, we started off pretty slow," Lisenbee concurred. "I think as our bats started coming around, our energy started coming around, too. That's when we started doing better and performing better."Mid-Buchanan added to its lead with two more runs in the sixth. Sophomore Kaleigh Strong and senior Taiylor Harrington each had RBIs to give the Dragons some insurance.Lafayette (2-3) was held to just two hits over the game's final four innings, and never got multiple base runners on base after the second."I thought our defense started off pretty strong and it carried through the game," Lisenbee said. "My defense backed me up. It was an all around pretty solid performance."Mid-Buchanan has now won four of its last six games, and owns signature wins over teams like Lawson (9-1), St. Joseph Central (6-3-1), Benton (9-2) and Plattsburg (7-3). A Cameron tournament championship got the ball rolling in late August, and the Dragons are hoping for bigger achievements moving forward."We have a tougher schedule for this reason," Wyatt said. "We want to be able to face the tougher teams when it's important. We feel like toward the end of the season, a tougher schedule helps us out to be prepared to face that better pitching."Mid-Buchanan hosts Lathrop Thursday. Lafayette is home to St. Pius X Tuesday.<figure>
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 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Mid-Buchanan overcomes slow start, grabs lead in the fifth to down Lafayette

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer threw seven scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-0 to salvage the finale of the three-game series. 

Detroit was shut out for the 20th time this season, the most in the majors. 

Singer allowed four hits and one walk with six strikeouts. Kansas City has won six of Singer’s last seven starts. Michael Massey hit his second home run of the season and Drew Waters added a two-run double to lead the Royals' offense. Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits and a double, his 51st extra-base hit to lead all major league rookies. 

Detroit starter Tyler Alexander allowed four runs on six hits over five innings.

The Royals will have an off day on Monday before beginning a three game series with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.&nbsp; First pitch will be at 6:40pm. Coverage begins at 6pm on KFEQ in St. Joseph.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer threw seven scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-0 to salvage the finale of the three-game series. Detroit was shut out for the 20th time this season, the most in the majors. Singer allowed four hits and one walk with six strikeouts. Kansas City has won six of Singer’s last seven starts. Michael Massey hit his second home run of the season and Drew Waters added a two-run double to lead the Royals' offense. Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits and a double, his 51st extra-base hit to lead all major league rookies. Detroit starter Tyler Alexander allowed four runs on six hits over five innings.The Royals will have an off day on Monday before beginning a three game series with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.&nbsp; First pitch will be at 6:40pm. Coverage begins at 6pm on KFEQ in St. Joseph.

Singer pitches seven inning gem in Royals 4-0 series finale win

Patrick Mahomes threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns while completing 30-of-39 passes, and the Kansas City Chiefs rolled to a 44-21 win at Arizona on Sunday afternoon in week one action.

The Chiefs (1-0) scored touchdowns on each of their first three possessions and eventually led 23-7 at halftime.

Kansas City piled up 488 yards of total offense, compared to 282 by the Cardinals. The Chiefs also won time of possession 34:42 - 25:18.

Travis Kelce was Mahomes' top target, hauling in eight passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. That marks 30 times in the regular season that Kelce has had 100 or more yards receiving in a game.

 Clyde Edwards-Helaire caught three passes for 32 yards and a pair of scores, while rushing seven times for 42 yards.

Juju Smith-Schuster caught six passes for 79 yards in his Chiefs debut. Rookie Isiah Pacheco also had a solid debut for Kansas City, toting the rock 12 times for 62 yards and his first NFL touchdown.

Arizona (0-1) scored a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns, but the Chiefs defense held the Cardinals in check for much of the day. Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray was 22-of-34 for 193 yards and two scores. He also rushed five times for 29 yards and was sacked twice.

Kansas City has a quick turnaround, as they come home to host AFC West rival Los Angeles on Thursday night at 7:15. The game will be carried on Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.

The Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday 24-19.

Offensive lineman Trey Smith suffered an ankle injury, while corner Trent McDuffie strained his hamstring. Receiver Justin Watson hurt his chest, while Mahomes landed on his left wrist.&nbsp;Mahomes said he had the wrist looked at during the game, got X-rays and everything "looked good."

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostPatrick Mahomes threw for 360 yards and five touchdowns while completing 30-of-39 passes, and the Kansas City Chiefs rolled to a 44-21 win at Arizona on Sunday afternoon in week one action.The Chiefs (1-0) scored touchdowns on each of their first three possessions and eventually led 23-7 at halftime.Kansas City piled up 488 yards of total offense, compared to 282 by the Cardinals. The Chiefs also won time of possession 34:42 - 25:18.Travis Kelce was Mahomes' top target, hauling in eight passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. That marks 30 times in the regular season that Kelce has had 100 or more yards receiving in a game. Clyde Edwards-Helaire caught three passes for 32 yards and a pair of scores, while rushing seven times for 42 yards.Juju Smith-Schuster caught six passes for 79 yards in his Chiefs debut. Rookie Isiah Pacheco also had a solid debut for Kansas City, toting the rock 12 times for 62 yards and his first NFL touchdown.Arizona (0-1) scored a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns, but the Chiefs defense held the Cardinals in check for much of the day. Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray was 22-of-34 for 193 yards and two scores. He also rushed five times for 29 yards and was sacked twice.Kansas City has a quick turnaround, as they come home to host AFC West rival Los Angeles on Thursday night at 7:15. The game will be carried on Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.The Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday 24-19.InjuriesOffensive lineman Trey Smith suffered an ankle injury, while corner Trent McDuffie strained his hamstring. Receiver Justin Watson hurt his chest, while Mahomes landed on his left wrist.&nbsp;Mahomes said he had the wrist looked at during the game, got X-rays and everything "looked good."

Mahomes throws for five touchdowns, Chiefs score big opening win at Arizona Sunday

Northwest overcomes in win over Lincoln

The #2 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats overcame four turnovers and saw junior Quarterback Mike Hohensee record the first 300 yard game of his career in their 58-20 win over Lincoln on Saturday.&nbsp;

Hohensee was 21 of 24 through the air for 312 yards and three touchdowns.&nbsp; The Northwest offense also saw two receivers junior Keegan Sturdy (7/137/1) and junior Trevon Alexander (6/126/1) record their first 100 yard receiving games of their collegiate career.&nbsp;

Junior Robert Rawie led the Bearcat rushing attack with 95 yards, all but three of those coming in the fourth quarter as Northwest did not attempt a pass in the final frame with a 37-13 lead.

Lincoln drew first blood in the contest but it was all Northwest from there as the Bearcats scored 30 unanswered points to end the first half.&nbsp; Lincoln started the second half with the first score but would not score again until 1:29 left in the game.&nbsp;

The Bearcats are now 2-0 on the season and will host Central Missouri this week with kickoff at 1:30pm.&nbsp; It will be Family Weekend at&nbsp; Bearcat Stadium.&nbsp;

ICYMI: Missouri Western got a big win at Fort Hays State on Thursday.&nbsp; You can read the full recap of the game <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/150eef08-a359-4827-b960-9a57f4bb6751">HERE</a>

Benedictine has authoritative bounce back win

The Benedictine Ravens returned to&nbsp;O'Malley Field on Saturday with a bounce-back win over the Peru State College Bobcats in Heart cross-division play.

The Ravens finished the game 4 of 5 on their trips to the red zone en route to a 31-7 win over the Bobcats.&nbsp; The Ravens shutout the Bobcats in the second half on way to the win.&nbsp;

It was a balanced offensive attack for the Ravens as senior Garrett Kettle passed for 237 yards&nbsp; and two touchdowns going 14-27, while senior Rayshon Mills ran 13 times for 75 yards and two touchdowns.

The Ravens are now 2-1 on the season and will hit the road Saturday to Dubuque, Iowa to matchup with Clarke University.&nbsp; Kickoff at 1pm

Tigers throttled by Wildcats in Manhattan

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns, the Kansas State defense picked off Missouri on four straight possessions in the second half, and the Wildcats blew out the Tigers 40-12. 

It was the first meeting of old Big 12 rivals in more than a decade. 

Adrian Martinez added 101 yards passing while running for a touchdown, and Phillip Brooks returned a punt 76 yards for another score, as the Wildcats weathered a long lightning delay to finish off a dominant performance. 

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostNorthwest overcomes in win over LincolnThe #2 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats overcame four turnovers and saw junior Quarterback Mike Hohensee record the first 300 yard game of his career in their 58-20 win over Lincoln on Saturday.&nbsp;Hohensee was 21 of 24 through the air for 312 yards and three touchdowns.&nbsp; The Northwest offense also saw two receivers junior Keegan Sturdy (7/137/1) and junior Trevon Alexander (6/126/1) record their first 100 yard receiving games of their collegiate career.&nbsp;Junior Robert Rawie led the Bearcat rushing attack with 95 yards, all but three of those coming in the fourth quarter as Northwest did not attempt a pass in the final frame with a 37-13 lead.Lincoln drew first blood in the contest but it was all Northwest from there as the Bearcats scored 30 unanswered points to end the first half.&nbsp; Lincoln started the second half with the first score but would not score again until 1:29 left in the game.&nbsp;The Bearcats are now 2-0 on the season and will host Central Missouri this week with kickoff at 1:30pm.&nbsp; It will be Family Weekend at&nbsp; Bearcat Stadium.&nbsp;Missouri Western off to hot startICYMI: Missouri Western got a big win at Fort Hays State on Thursday.&nbsp; You can read the full recap of the game <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/150eef08-a359-4827-b960-9a57f4bb6751">HERE</a>Benedictine has authoritative bounce back winThe Benedictine Ravens returned to&nbsp;O'Malley Field on Saturday with a bounce-back win over the Peru State College Bobcats in Heart cross-division play.The Ravens finished the game 4 of 5 on their trips to the red zone en route to a 31-7 win over the Bobcats.&nbsp; The Ravens shutout the Bobcats in the second half on way to the win.&nbsp;It was a balanced offensive attack for the Ravens as senior Garrett Kettle passed for 237 yards&nbsp; and two touchdowns going 14-27, while senior Rayshon Mills ran 13 times for 75 yards and two touchdowns.The Ravens are now 2-1 on the season and will hit the road Saturday to Dubuque, Iowa to matchup with Clarke University.&nbsp; Kickoff at 1pmTigers throttled by Wildcats in ManhattanMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns, the Kansas State defense picked off Missouri on four straight possessions in the second half, and the Wildcats blew out the Tigers 40-12. It was the first meeting of old Big 12 rivals in more than a decade. Adrian Martinez added 101 yards passing while running for a touchdown, and Phillip Brooks returned a punt 76 yards for another score, as the Wildcats weathered a long lightning delay to finish off a dominant performance. Brady Cook was 15 of 27 for 128 yards for the Tigers.Missouri will matchup next with Abilene Christian on Saturday with kickoff at 11am.&nbsp; The Wildcats will kickoff at 2pm Saturday against TulaneJayhawks off to impressive startMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Jalon Daniels threw one of his three touchdown passes in overtime and Jacobee Bryant returned an interception for a score on the final play as Kansas beat West Virginia 55-42 in their Big 12 opener Saturday.&nbsp;Kansas has won its first two games of the season for the first time since 2011. West Virginia rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. After Daniels found Quentin Skinner with a 3-yard scoring pass in overtime, Bryant stepped in front of JT Daniels’ pass intended for West Virginia’s Bryce Ford-Wheaton. The Mountaineers have lost their first two games for the first time since 1979.Kansas will return to non-conference play on Saturday traveling to Houston for a matchup with the Cougars.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 3pmCornhuskers fall to Georgia Southern, fire head coach Scott FrostLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Kyle Vantrease scored on an 8-yard run with 36 seconds left after Nebraska had taken its first lead, and Georgia Southern beat the three-touchdown-favorite Cornhuskers 45-42. The Huskers’ Timmy Bleekrode was wide left with a 52-yard field goal attempt as time ran out and Georgia Southern players ran onto the field to celebrate the program’s first win in 13 games against Power Five opponents. Following the loss&nbsp;Nebraska has fired football coach Scott Frost after a 1-2 start to the season. The situation was so dire that athletic director Trev Alberts made the move only three weeks before Frost's contract buyout would have been cut in half. Associate head coach Mickey Joseph was named interim coach for the rest of the season. Frost's buyout was scheduled to drop from $15 million to $7.5 million on Oct. 1. There was no immediate word of a negotiated settlement.The Cornhuskers will stay home for a third straight game as they welcome the Oklahoma Sooners to Lincoln.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 11am.

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