 Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium to avoid a series sweep, setting up a rubber match in Thursday's series finale.

Luis Rengifo doubled and scored on Oswald Peraza's groundout in the second inning for a 1-0 lead. Ward added a 320-foot solo home run in the third to became one of just three MLB players this season with at least 35 homers, 100 RBI and 30 doubles.

Royals' starter Stephen Kolek went six innings, giving up three runs on five hits while striking out two, taking the loss Kolek fell to 5-7 on the season. In the fourth, Kolek tried to cut down Peraza at second, but his throw sailed wide of second baseman Jonathan India, allowing Peraza to score for a 3-0 lead.

Yusei Kikuchi gave up just one hit while striking out six over five innings. He was removed with a left forearm cramp before the sixth. Jansen struck out two in the ninth for his 28th save of the season.

Randal Grichuk's homer in the fifth was the only hit given up Kikuchi. In the seventh inning, Carter Jensen drove in Mike Yastrzemski with an RBI single to bring the Royals within a run of Los Angeles.

At the plate the Royals had just two hits in the game, with Grichuk going 1-for-2 with the home run.&nbsp; Jensen was 1-for-1 with the RBI after pinch hitting for Luke Maile in the seventh inning.&nbsp; Adam Frazier and Jac Caglianone did draw walks to be the only other baserunners for Kansas City&nbsp;

Kansas City and Los Angeles wrap up their series on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Lorenzen (6-11, 4.70) gets the start for the Royals against&nbsp;Mitch Farris (1-2, 6.52 ERA) taking the mound for the Angels.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:38pm, pregame coverage begins at 8 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).

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<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p> Taylor Ward homered, Kenley Jansen earned his 475th career save and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium to avoid a series sweep, setting up a rubber match in Thursday's series finale.</p><p>Luis Rengifo doubled and scored on Oswald Peraza's groundout in the second inning for a 1-0 lead. Ward added a 320-foot solo home run in the third to became one of just three MLB players this season with at least 35 homers, 100 RBI and 30 doubles.</p><p>Royals' starter Stephen Kolek went six innings, giving up three runs on five hits while striking out two, taking the loss Kolek fell to 5-7 on the season. In the fourth, Kolek tried to cut down Peraza at second, but his throw sailed wide of second baseman Jonathan India, allowing Peraza to score for a 3-0 lead.</p><p>Yusei Kikuchi gave up just one hit while striking out six over five innings. He was removed with a left forearm cramp before the sixth. Jansen struck out two in the ninth for his 28th save of the season.</p><p>Randal Grichuk's homer in the fifth was the only hit given up Kikuchi. In the seventh inning, Carter Jensen drove in Mike Yastrzemski with an RBI single to bring the Royals within a run of Los Angeles.</p><p>At the plate the Royals had just two hits in the game, with Grichuk going 1-for-2 with the home run.&nbsp; Jensen was 1-for-1 with the RBI after pinch hitting for Luke Maile in the seventh inning.&nbsp; Adam Frazier and Jac Caglianone did draw walks to be the only other baserunners for Kansas City&nbsp;</p><p>Kansas City and Los Angeles wrap up their series on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Michael Lorenzen (6-11, 4.70) gets the start for the Royals against&nbsp;Mitch Farris (1-2, 6.52 ERA) taking the mound for the Angels.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:38pm, pregame coverage begins at 8 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

Series split as Angels knock Royals back to .500 with 3-2 win

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Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the Giants on Tuesday night at Oracle Park as both teams were fighting to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but San Francisco was eliminated.

The Cardinals built an early lead in the first inning.&nbsp; Burleson singled in the opening inning to drive in Donovan after his first double led off the game. Nolan Arenado grounded into a double play extending the lead scoring&nbsp;Iván Herrera, before later in the inning Thomas Saggese drove in the final run of the frame with an RBI single scoring Lars Nootbaar.

Down 3-0, the Giants rallied in the third when Patrick Bailey and Christian Koss scored on Arenado's wild throw home after fielding a grounder by Heliot Ramos. Willy Adames hit an RBI single to tie the game, driving in Drew Gilbert, then Matt Chapman added a go-ahead sacrifice fly scoring Ramos before Jung Ho Lee's RBI single to bring home Adames capped a five run frame for the Giants in the third inning.

San Francisco added two more runs in the fifth inning&nbsp; with an RBI double by Bailey, scoring Chapman, and an RBi single from Koss driving in Bailey, before Ramos homered in the sixth inning to finish off the Giants scoring for the night.&nbsp; In the seventh inning, Herrera hit a three-run homer and Arenado added a solo home run to pull the Cardinals within one run.

Donovan drove in the tying run with his fourth double of the night after Victor Scott hit a leadoff single in the ninth inning before Burleson hit the RBI single to drive in Donovan for what would be the winning run.

Matt Svanson pitched the eighth for the win, improving to 4-0 on the season out of the bullpen, before JoJo Romero recorded the first two outs of the ninth and left with the tying run on second after Adames doubled. Riley O'Brien entered and struck out Wilmer Flores for his sixth save.

At the plate, Donovan was 4-for-5 with four doubles and an RBI.&nbsp; Donovan's four doubles were a career best.&nbsp; Herrera was 2-for-4 with the home run and three RBI's, also walking once, while Arenado was 2-for-5 with a home run and one RBI.

Next up St. Louis and San Francisco wrap up their three game series on Wednesday.&nbsp; Sonny Gray (14-8, 4.33 ERA) pitches for the Cardinals opposite&nbsp; Robbie Ray (11-8, 3.65) for the Giants in the series finale.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:45pm with coverage beginning at 8:35 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p>Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the Giants on Tuesday night at Oracle Park as both teams were fighting to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but San Francisco was eliminated.</p><p>The Cardinals built an early lead in the first inning.&nbsp; Burleson singled in the opening inning to drive in Donovan after his first double led off the game. Nolan Arenado grounded into a double play extending the lead scoring&nbsp;Iván Herrera, before later in the inning Thomas Saggese drove in the final run of the frame with an RBI single scoring Lars Nootbaar.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thomas Saggese caps off a 3-run first for the Redbirds! <a href="https://t.co/J5Ru8QUaaW">pic.twitter.com/J5Ru8QUaaW</a></p>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1970670355233767892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Down 3-0, the Giants rallied in the third when Patrick Bailey and Christian Koss scored on Arenado's wild throw home after fielding a grounder by Heliot Ramos. Willy Adames hit an RBI single to tie the game, driving in Drew Gilbert, then Matt Chapman added a go-ahead sacrifice fly scoring Ramos before Jung Ho Lee's RBI single to bring home Adames capped a five run frame for the Giants in the third inning.</p><p>San Francisco added two more runs in the fifth inning&nbsp; with an RBI double by Bailey, scoring Chapman, and an RBi single from Koss driving in Bailey, before Ramos homered in the sixth inning to finish off the Giants scoring for the night.&nbsp; In the seventh inning, Herrera hit a three-run homer and Arenado added a solo home run to pull the Cardinals within one run.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">Iván Herrera does it again! <br><br>3-run bomb! <a href="https://t.co/JIS6hzanVN">pic.twitter.com/JIS6hzanVN</a></p>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1970700432902418466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Now Arenado goes deep, and we&#39;ve got a one-run game! 💥 <a href="https://t.co/PjHpEd7Mpk">pic.twitter.com/PjHpEd7Mpk</a></p>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1970701579016602002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Donovan drove in the tying run with his fourth double of the night after Victor Scott hit a leadoff single in the ninth inning before Burleson hit the RBI single to drive in Donovan for what would be the winning run.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ALL TIED UP!!<br><br>Brendan Donovan ties this game and the MLB record for doubles in a game! <a href="https://t.co/HifJwmFbh0">pic.twitter.com/HifJwmFbh0</a></p>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1970708261545615405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BURLY PUTS US IN FRONT! <a href="https://t.co/0Ol4Aiyg09">pic.twitter.com/0Ol4Aiyg09</a></p>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1970709222695551267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Matt Svanson pitched the eighth for the win, improving to 4-0 on the season out of the bullpen, before JoJo Romero recorded the first two outs of the ninth and left with the tying run on second after Adames doubled. Riley O'Brien entered and struck out Wilmer Flores for his sixth save.</p><p>At the plate, Donovan was 4-for-5 with four doubles and an RBI.&nbsp; Donovan's four doubles were a career best.&nbsp; Herrera was 2-for-4 with the home run and three RBI's, also walking once, while Arenado was 2-for-5 with a home run and one RBI.</p><p>Next up St. Louis and San Francisco wrap up their three game series on Wednesday.&nbsp; Sonny Gray (14-8, 4.33 ERA) pitches for the Cardinals opposite&nbsp; Robbie Ray (11-8, 3.65) for the Giants in the series finale.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:45pm with coverage beginning at 8:35 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

Donovan's career night helps power Cardinals to late 9-8 win over Giants

 Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier each drove in two runs, Salvador Perez moved into second place on Kansas City's career RBI list and the Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, shortly after being eliminated from postseason contention.

The Royals were knocked out of the race for an AL wild card with five games remaining in their regular season. Kansas City, which reached the playoffs last season, has failed to qualify for the postseason in nine of the last 10 seasons.

Perez singled to center in the first inning to score Witt. It was the 35-year-old catcher's 97th RBI of the season and 1,013th of his career, moving him past Hal McRae. The Royals' all-time RBI leader is George Brett with 1,596.

Vinnie Pasquantino extended the Royals lead in the fifth inning with a double, scoring Maikel Garcia.&nbsp; After Bryce Teodosio hit his first career homer for the Angels in the fifth inning, Kansas City added more runs to their lead in the seventh inning as Frazier doubled home Randal Grichuk and Mike Yastrzemski.&nbsp;

&nbsp;In the eighth inning, Garcia singled home Carter Jensen and Witt Jr doubled to drive in both Garcia and John Rave for the final runs for the Royals.&nbsp; Taylor Ward added his 35th homer, a career high, in the ninth inning for Los Angeles, which has lost 10 of its last 11 games.

Royals starter Cole Ragans (3-3) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out 10 over five innings in his second start since returning from the injured list with a left rotator cuff strain.&nbsp; Garcia went 3 for 4 with two doubles. It was Garcia's second career game with three hits and three runs scored, and his 11th three-hit game of the season.

Kansas City and Los Angeles play the middle game of their three game series on Wednesday.&nbsp; Stephen Kolek (5-6, 3.54 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals and faces Yusei Kikuchi (6-11, 4.05) on the mound for the Angels.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:38pm, with pregame coverage beginning at 8 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM) on Wednesday night.

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p> Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier each drove in two runs, Salvador Perez moved into second place on Kansas City's career RBI list and the Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, shortly after being eliminated from postseason contention.</p><p>The Royals were knocked out of the race for an AL wild card with five games remaining in their regular season. Kansas City, which reached the playoffs last season, has failed to qualify for the postseason in nine of the last 10 seasons.</p><p>Perez singled to center in the first inning to score Witt. It was the 35-year-old catcher's 97th RBI of the season and 1,013th of his career, moving him past Hal McRae. The Royals' all-time RBI leader is George Brett with 1,596.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Career RBI No. 1,013! <a href="https://t.co/Ih2RmcE1vc">https://t.co/Ih2RmcE1vc</a> <a href="https://t.co/ORPz0FLhMy">pic.twitter.com/ORPz0FLhMy</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1970670072944611738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Vinnie Pasquantino extended the Royals lead in the fifth inning with a double, scoring Maikel Garcia.&nbsp; After Bryce Teodosio hit his first career homer for the Angels in the fifth inning, Kansas City added more runs to their lead in the seventh inning as Frazier doubled home Randal Grichuk and Mike Yastrzemski.&nbsp;</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fraz provides some insurance! <a href="https://t.co/fBYMRB3GGt">pic.twitter.com/fBYMRB3GGt</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1970695315649962135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>&nbsp;In the eighth inning, Garcia singled home Carter Jensen and Witt Jr doubled to drive in both Garcia and John Rave for the final runs for the Royals.&nbsp; Taylor Ward added his 35th homer, a career high, in the ninth inning for Los Angeles, which has lost 10 of its last 11 games.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Adding on in the 8th. <a href="https://t.co/KfYrIxeonZ">pic.twitter.com/KfYrIxeonZ</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1970698925360508947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Royals starter Cole Ragans (3-3) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out 10 over five innings in his second start since returning from the injured list with a left rotator cuff strain.&nbsp; Garcia went 3 for 4 with two doubles. It was Garcia's second career game with three hits and three runs scored, and his 11th three-hit game of the season.</p><p>Kansas City and Los Angeles play the middle game of their three game series on Wednesday.&nbsp; Stephen Kolek (5-6, 3.54 ERA) takes the mound for the Royals and faces Yusei Kikuchi (6-11, 4.05) on the mound for the Angels.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:38pm, with pregame coverage beginning at 8 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM) on Wednesday night.</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

Royals eliminated from playoffs but pick up win in series opener over Angels 8-4

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Iván Herrera hit a game tying two-run homer in the decisive fifth inning before St. Louis scored the go-ahead run on San Francisco second baseman Casey Schmitt's error and Jordan Walker added an RBI groundout, sending the Cardinals past the Giants 6-5 on Monday night at Oracle Park.

Michael McGreevy, who improved to 8-3 earning the win, allowed five runs on six hits over five innings. The right-hander came in with an 11-inning scoreless streak, but that ended when he surrendered a leadoff home run to Heliot Ramos to begin his outing.

The Cardinals tied up the game in the third inning on an RBI single by Alec Burleson, driving in&nbsp;José Fermín.&nbsp; The Redbirds took the lead in the very next inning on a double by Fermín that scored Walker.&nbsp; But in the bottom of the fourth inning, the Giants tied the game up and took the lead with a three run inning.&nbsp; An RBI single from Patrick Bailey drove in Matt Chapman for the tying run.&nbsp; Bailey later scored, along with Schmitt on a single by Ramos.

Herrera's home run in the fifth inning tied the game back up for the Cardinals, scoring Lars Nootbaar.&nbsp; Burleson scored the go ahead run on Schmitt's error as&nbsp;Pedro Pagés reached on the fielder's choice in the inning before Walker's RBI single extended the lead for the final run of the game for the Cardinals, scoring Nolan Arenado.&nbsp; Rafael Devers homered leading off the Giants’ half of the fifth for the final Giants run

JoJo Romero, the fifth St. Louis pitcher, tossed a 1-2-3 ninth for his eighth save.&nbsp; At the plate, Burleson was 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fermín was 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI, also scoring a run.&nbsp; Herrera was 1-for-3 with the home run and two walks, driving in two runs.

St. Louis and San Francisco play the middle of a three game series on Tuesday.&nbsp; Andre Pallante (6-14, 5.23 ERA) pitches for the Cardinals opposite Logan Webb (14-11, 3.27) for the Giants.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:45pm, coverage will begin around 8:35 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p>Iván Herrera hit a game tying two-run homer in the decisive fifth inning before St. Louis scored the go-ahead run on San Francisco second baseman Casey Schmitt's error and Jordan Walker added an RBI groundout, sending the Cardinals past the Giants 6-5 on Monday night at Oracle Park.</p><p>Michael McGreevy, who improved to 8-3 earning the win, allowed five runs on six hits over five innings. The right-hander came in with an 11-inning scoreless streak, but that ended when he surrendered a leadoff home run to Heliot Ramos to begin his outing.</p><p>The Cardinals tied up the game in the third inning on an RBI single by Alec Burleson, driving in&nbsp;José Fermín.&nbsp; The Redbirds took the lead in the very next inning on a double by Fermín that scored Walker.&nbsp; But in the bottom of the fourth inning, the Giants tied the game up and took the lead with a three run inning.&nbsp; An RBI single from Patrick Bailey drove in Matt Chapman for the tying run.&nbsp; Bailey later scored, along with Schmitt on a single by Ramos.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">José Fermín&#39;s second two-bagger of the night gives us the lead! <a href="https://t.co/agfv1wENTv">pic.twitter.com/agfv1wENTv</a></p>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1970318991227761149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Herrera's home run in the fifth inning tied the game back up for the Cardinals, scoring Lars Nootbaar.&nbsp; Burleson scored the go ahead run on Schmitt's error as&nbsp;Pedro Pagés reached on the fielder's choice in the inning before Walker's RBI single extended the lead for the final run of the game for the Cardinals, scoring Nolan Arenado.&nbsp; Rafael Devers homered leading off the Giants’ half of the fifth for the final Giants run</p><p>JoJo Romero, the fifth St. Louis pitcher, tossed a 1-2-3 ninth for his eighth save.&nbsp; At the plate, Burleson was 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fermín was 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI, also scoring a run.&nbsp; Herrera was 1-for-3 with the home run and two walks, driving in two runs.</p><p>St. Louis and San Francisco play the middle of a three game series on Tuesday.&nbsp; Andre Pallante (6-14, 5.23 ERA) pitches for the Cardinals opposite Logan Webb (14-11, 3.27) for the Giants.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:45pm, coverage will begin around 8:35 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

Cardinals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-5 series opening win over Giants

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It still wasn't pretty, but the Kansas City Chiefs did just enough to snap their two game losing skid to start the season, earning their first ever win against the New York Giants on the road 22-9 on Sunday Night Football in East Rutherford, New Jersey.&nbsp;

The Kansas City offense struggled to get much going throughout the entire first half, getting just three field goals.&nbsp; After the Giants turned the ball over on downs to open the game, the Chiefs put together a 12 play drive that ended with a Harrison Butker 54 yard field goal.&nbsp; And after forcing New York to punt, on a drive that carried into the second quarter, Butker was forced to kick again, this time from 48 yards away to put the Chiefs up 6-0.&nbsp;

While Kansas City's offense struggled, the defense was strong, and Chris Roland-Wallace got the Chiefs first interception of the season, picking off Russell Wilson, but on the ensuing drive Butker missed a 40 yard field goal wide right to extend the lead and the Giants would capitalize, scoring the first touchdown of the game on a 12 yard run by rookie Cam Skattebo.&nbsp; With an injury to kicker Graham Gano though, punter Jamie Gillan lined up and had his extra point attempt blocked to leave the game tied up 6-6.

The Chiefs offense went three and out on their next drive, but again the defense stepped up to get them the ball back as Wilson threw his second interception of the game, Jaylen Watson picking off the veteran quarterback in the endzone.&nbsp; Kansas City would use the remaining time in the half to march down into field goal range, for Butker to redeem himself knocking through a 28 yard field goal with no time remaining to go to the halftime break up 9-6.&nbsp;

Opening the second half with the ball, Kansas City looked like a new team on offense, putting together a complete drive and going 11 plays to score with Patrick Mahomes finding Tyquan Thornton for a second week in a row with a touchdown pass five yards short over the middle, extending their lead to 16-6 on Butker's extra point for the only score of the third quarter as both teams exchanged punts on their next two drives.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A 12 play drive that carried between the third quarter and early into the final quarter for the Giants ended with a 25 yard field goal as Gano returned to the game, though on the kick you could see the kicker was in obvious pain as he doubled over after knocking it through.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Chiefs answered with the final score of the game going nine plays before Kareem Hunt found the endzone on a one yard rush, Hunt's touchdown run coming after Mahomes connected again with Thornton on a big 33 yard pass on 3rd and 10.&nbsp; Butker would knock through the extra point, though it was from farther back after an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Hunt.

New York would turn the ball over on downs after a 12 play drive, but Kansas City again would have to punt on a three and out, a strong defensive effort by the Chiefs forced another turnover on downs by the Giants to get the ball back and kneel out the remaining time for the first victory of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mahomes was 22-for-37 through the air for 224 yards with one touchdown.&nbsp; Isiah Pacheco rushed 10 times for 45 yards while Hunt rushed 10 times for 34 yards and the touchdown.&nbsp; Thornton was the leading receiver with five catches for 71 yards and a score.&nbsp; JuJu Smith-Schuster had four catches for 55 yards while Hollywood Brown had four catches for 42 yards.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas City (1-2) returns home next to host the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium.&nbsp; Kickoff on Sunday will be at 3:25pm.&nbsp; Pregame will air at 2pm on Q Country 92.7 (92.7 FM).

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p>It still wasn't pretty, but the Kansas City Chiefs did just enough to snap their two game losing skid to start the season, earning their first ever win against the New York Giants on the road 22-9 on Sunday Night Football in East Rutherford, New Jersey.&nbsp;</p><p>The Kansas City offense struggled to get much going throughout the entire first half, getting just three field goals.&nbsp; After the Giants turned the ball over on downs to open the game, the Chiefs put together a 12 play drive that ended with a Harrison Butker 54 yard field goal.&nbsp; And after forcing New York to punt, on a drive that carried into the second quarter, Butker was forced to kick again, this time from 48 yards away to put the Chiefs up 6-0.&nbsp;</p><p>While Kansas City's offense struggled, the defense was strong, and Chris Roland-Wallace got the Chiefs first interception of the season, picking off Russell Wilson, but on the ensuing drive Butker missed a 40 yard field goal wide right to extend the lead and the Giants would capitalize, scoring the first touchdown of the game on a 12 yard run by rookie Cam Skattebo.&nbsp; With an injury to kicker Graham Gano though, punter Jamie Gillan lined up and had his extra point attempt blocked to leave the game tied up 6-6.</p><p>The Chiefs offense went three and out on their next drive, but again the defense stepped up to get them the ball back as Wilson threw his second interception of the game, Jaylen Watson picking off the veteran quarterback in the endzone.&nbsp; Kansas City would use the remaining time in the half to march down into field goal range, for Butker to redeem himself knocking through a 28 yard field goal with no time remaining to go to the halftime break up 9-6.&nbsp;</p><p>Opening the second half with the ball, Kansas City looked like a new team on offense, putting together a complete drive and going 11 plays to score with Patrick Mahomes finding Tyquan Thornton for a second week in a row with a touchdown pass five yards short over the middle, extending their lead to 16-6 on Butker's extra point for the only score of the third quarter as both teams exchanged punts on their next two drives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TIGHT WINDOW TYQUAN 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/PSPHkEKUMz">pic.twitter.com/PSPHkEKUMz</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1969950174987362597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>A 12 play drive that carried between the third quarter and early into the final quarter for the Giants ended with a 25 yard field goal as Gano returned to the game, though on the kick you could see the kicker was in obvious pain as he doubled over after knocking it through.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Chiefs answered with the final score of the game going nine plays before Kareem Hunt found the endzone on a one yard rush, Hunt's touchdown run coming after Mahomes connected again with Thornton on a big 33 yard pass on 3rd and 10.&nbsp; Butker would knock through the extra point, though it was from farther back after an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Hunt.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OH MYYYYYY! <a href="https://t.co/jIaB0mMM4V">pic.twitter.com/jIaB0mMM4V</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1969961040990388325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ON THE HUNT FOR A RUSHING TD 💪 <a href="https://t.co/TGnrl7PFrE">pic.twitter.com/TGnrl7PFrE</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1969961538623537166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>New York would turn the ball over on downs after a 12 play drive, but Kansas City again would have to punt on a three and out, a strong defensive effort by the Chiefs forced another turnover on downs by the Giants to get the ball back and kneel out the remaining time for the first victory of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Mahomes was 22-for-37 through the air for 224 yards with one touchdown.&nbsp; Isiah Pacheco rushed 10 times for 45 yards while Hunt rushed 10 times for 34 yards and the touchdown.&nbsp; Thornton was the leading receiver with five catches for 71 yards and a score.&nbsp; JuJu Smith-Schuster had four catches for 55 yards while Hollywood Brown had four catches for 42 yards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Kansas City (1-2) returns home next to host the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium.&nbsp; Kickoff on Sunday will be at 3:25pm.&nbsp; Pregame will air at 2pm on Q Country 92.7 (92.7 FM).</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

Despite continued offensive struggles, Chiefs get first win of season 22-9 over Giants

Iván Herrera hit a two-run homer, José Fermín drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium closing out their final homestand of the season.

The Brewers still clinched the NL Central title, but they had to wait until the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 loss at Cincinnati ended less than a half-hour later.

Herrera smashed a 419-foot home run over the left-field bullpen against Robert Gasser in the third inning that put the Cardinals up 2-0, scoring Victor Scott II. Gasser was called up from Triple-A to make his season debut as the Brewers placed Brandon Woodruff on the injured list with a lat strain.

In the fourth inning, Erick Fedde, pitching at Busch Stadium for the first time since the Cardinals dealt him to Atlanta in July, walked the first two batters he faced before allowing a two-run double by Fermín that stretched the lead to 4-0.&nbsp; Fermin also walked with the bases loaded in the eighth.

Joey Ortiz tripled and scored on Jackson Chourio’s fifth-inning sacrifice fly for Milwaukee’s only run.

Matthew Liberatore earned the win, improving to 8-12 on the season, holding Milwaukee’s lineup in check, striking out six in five innings while allowing just one run.&nbsp; In four career starts against Milwaukee, Liberatore has allowed only two earned runs in 22 innings. Matt Svanson, Ryan Fernandez and Riley O’Brien combined for four scoreless innings of relief.&nbsp; St. Louis recorded only three hits, but also drew seven walks.&nbsp; Herrera was 1-for-2 with the home run and two RBI's, also walking once.&nbsp; Fermin was 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI's, also walking once.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Before the first pitch, Nolan Arenado was removed from the game and tipped his cap to a cheering crowd. The Cardinals attempted to trade Arenado during the offseason. He still has two years remaining on his contract.

Next, St. Louis begins a season-ending road trip first taking on San Francisco.&nbsp; Michael McGreevy (7-3, 4.08) is set to take the mound for the Cardinals against Justin Verlander (3-10, 3.75) for the Giants.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:45pm, coverage will begin at 8:35 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p>Iván Herrera hit a two-run homer, José Fermín drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium closing out their final homestand of the season.</p><p>The Brewers still clinched the NL Central title, but they had to wait until the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 loss at Cincinnati ended less than a half-hour later.</p><p>Herrera smashed a 419-foot home run over the left-field bullpen against Robert Gasser in the third inning that put the Cardinals up 2-0, scoring Victor Scott II. Gasser was called up from Triple-A to make his season debut as the Brewers placed Brandon Woodruff on the injured list with a lat strain.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">&quot;Oh, baby!&quot;<br><br>Iván Herrera launches a 2-run bomb! 💣 <a href="https://t.co/9gzjqqCQo1">pic.twitter.com/9gzjqqCQo1</a></p>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1969841588961779758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>In the fourth inning, Erick Fedde, pitching at Busch Stadium for the first time since the Cardinals dealt him to Atlanta in July, walked the first two batters he faced before allowing a two-run double by Fermín that stretched the lead to 4-0.&nbsp; Fermin also walked with the bases loaded in the eighth.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Fermín drives in 2⃣! <a href="https://t.co/i0AYnz5XVB">pic.twitter.com/i0AYnz5XVB</a></p>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1969845625035366510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Joey Ortiz tripled and scored on Jackson Chourio’s fifth-inning sacrifice fly for Milwaukee’s only run.</p><p>Matthew Liberatore earned the win, improving to 8-12 on the season, holding Milwaukee’s lineup in check, striking out six in five innings while allowing just one run.&nbsp; In four career starts against Milwaukee, Liberatore has allowed only two earned runs in 22 innings. Matt Svanson, Ryan Fernandez and Riley O’Brien combined for four scoreless innings of relief.&nbsp; St. Louis recorded only three hits, but also drew seven walks.&nbsp; Herrera was 1-for-2 with the home run and two RBI's, also walking once.&nbsp; Fermin was 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI's, also walking once.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Before the first pitch, Nolan Arenado was removed from the game and tipped his cap to a cheering crowd. The Cardinals attempted to trade Arenado during the offseason. He still has two years remaining on his contract.</p><p>Next, St. Louis begins a season-ending road trip first taking on San Francisco.&nbsp; Michael McGreevy (7-3, 4.08) is set to take the mound for the Cardinals against Justin Verlander (3-10, 3.75) for the Giants.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:45pm, coverage will begin at 8:35 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

Cardinals close out homestand with win, Brewers clinch NL Central

 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium, ending the Royals final homestand of the season, and clinching a playoff berth.

Toronto is the first team in the American League to secure a spot in the playoffs, returning to the postseason for the first time since 2023, and improved its AL-best and AL East-leading record to 90-66.

The Blue Jays scored three runs in the second inning on run-scoring hits by Gimenez, Tyler Heineman and George Springer. Guerrero hit a two-run double in the fifth and Addison Barger followed with an RBI double to give Toronto a 6-2 lead.

Carter Jensen had a two-run double in the fourth inning, Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez hit consecutive run-scoring singles in the fifth and Randal Grichuk picked up an RBI in the sixth to complete Kansas City's scoring.

After the Royals cut their deficit to 6-5, Ernie Clement and Gimenez had RBI hits in the eighth to extend Toronto's lead to 8-5.

Michael Wacha took the loss for the Royals, falling to 9-13 on the season,&nbsp; giving up six earned runs on eight hits in five innings with one walk and four strikeouts.&nbsp; At the plate, Garcia was 2-for-4 with an RBI.&nbsp; Mike Yastrzemski was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.

Kansas City now heads to Los Angeles to face the Angels starting on Tuesday. Cole Ragans (2-3, 5.16 ERA) is set to start for the Royals against&nbsp;Sam Aldegheri (0-0, 10.38 ERA) for the Angels.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:38pm, pregame starting at 8 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p> Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium, ending the Royals final homestand of the season, and clinching a playoff berth.</p><p>Toronto is the first team in the American League to secure a spot in the playoffs, returning to the postseason for the first time since 2023, and improved its AL-best and AL East-leading record to 90-66.</p><p>The Blue Jays scored three runs in the second inning on run-scoring hits by Gimenez, Tyler Heineman and George Springer. Guerrero hit a two-run double in the fifth and Addison Barger followed with an RBI double to give Toronto a 6-2 lead.</p><p>Carter Jensen had a two-run double in the fourth inning, Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez hit consecutive run-scoring singles in the fifth and Randal Grichuk picked up an RBI in the sixth to complete Kansas City's scoring.</p><p>After the Royals cut their deficit to 6-5, Ernie Clement and Gimenez had RBI hits in the eighth to extend Toronto's lead to 8-5.</p><p>Michael Wacha took the loss for the Royals, falling to 9-13 on the season,&nbsp; giving up six earned runs on eight hits in five innings with one walk and four strikeouts.&nbsp; At the plate, Garcia was 2-for-4 with an RBI.&nbsp; Mike Yastrzemski was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.</p><p>Kansas City now heads to Los Angeles to face the Angels starting on Tuesday. Cole Ragans (2-3, 5.16 ERA) is set to start for the Royals against&nbsp;Sam Aldegheri (0-0, 10.38 ERA) for the Angels.&nbsp; First pitch is at 8:38pm, pregame starting at 8 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

Royals fall as Blue Jays clinch first playoff berth since 2023

<b>#23 Mizzou brings home Mayors Cup in SEC opener against Gamecocks</b>

 Ahmad Hardy bounced his way for 138 yards rushing and a touchdown, Beau Pribula led #23 Missouri downfield for a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter and the Tigers beat South Carolina 29-20 at Faurot Field in the SEC opener for Mizzou.

Pribula threw for 171 yards with a touchdown pass, and Jamal Roberts had a nifty touchdown jaunt of his own with 9:32 left to give the Tigers&nbsp; the lead, ultimately helping them to their 14th consecutive home win.&nbsp; The Tigers finished with 285 yards rushing. South Carolina had minus-9 on the ground.

LaNorris Sellers had 302 yards passing and two touchdowns for the Gamecocks, but their star quarterback missed a couple of open receivers in the fourth quarter when the game was on the line. South Carolina twice went three-and-out down the stretch, giving the powerful Missouri ground game the chance to close out the win.

There were questions about whether he would play early in the week. By game time, Sellers was off the injury report entirely.

South Carolina needed his magic. The Tigers struck first with a 99-yard drive, their third full-field march of the season but missed the extra point, before Sellers answered with a 49-yard touchdown throw to Vandrevius Jacobs to give the Gamecocks a 7-6 lead.

Sellers hit Brian Rowe Jr. with his second touchdown throw later in the half, and South Carolina led 14-12 at the break as Mizzou got field goals of 23 and 22 yards respectively from freshman kicker Robert Meyer following the touchdown.

Hardy carried the Tigers in the second half, bouncing off defenders like a pinball. The highlight may have been his touchdown run, when it looked as if he was stood up at the line of scrimmage, spun off the pile and scored to give Missouri an 18-17 lead, after South Carolina got a 32 yard field goal from William Joyce to start the second half.

It always felt as if the game was destined to be decided in the fourth quarter, though, just like last November, when Sellers capped a 353-yard, five-touchdown performance by rallying the Gamecocks for a 34-30 win in the Palmetto State.

This time, South Carolina had regained the lead when Pribula led the Tigers downfield in the fourth quarter. And after Hardy had checked out for a breather, Roberts did his best impersonation of him, bouncing off tackles on a 16-yard sprint to the pylon for a touchdown; Pribula added the two point conversion to give Missouri a 26-20 lead with 9:36 to go.

Then it was the Tigers defense that stepped up, forcing South Carolina into a pair of three-and-outs before Meyer kicked a clinching 40-yard field goal with 1:34 left on the clock.

To go with Pribula's 171 passing yards, and Hardy's 138 rushing yards, the leading receiver was Marquis Johnson with seven catches for 80 yards.&nbsp; Additionally to Hardy, Roberts rushed 13 times for 76 yards and a score.

Next, #23 Missouri (4-0, 1-0 SEC), who could go up in the AP Poll that will be released later today, will stay home again to face UMass on Saturday.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 6:30pm.

<b>Northwest wins third straight in shootout with Missouri Southern</b>

 The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats put together a work-man-like effort in scoring a 21-14 road win over the Missouri Southern Lions at Fred G. Hughes Stadium in Joplin.

After a scoreless first 28 minutes of action, Northwest used a ricocheted pass from Chris Ruhnke to Andrew Waltke for a 44-yard reception to set up a Bearcat scoring opportunity. Ruhnke dropped back on his own 34-yard line for an intended pass to Erwin Nash, but the ball bounced off Nash into the hands of Waltke who caught the ball at the 40-yard line and was brought down at the Missouri Southern 22-yard line.

After the wild play, Te'Shaun Porter carried three times and accounted for 15 of the final 22 yards in the drive. The Bearcats took a 7-0 lead on a one-yard score from Porter with 24 seconds left in the half. It was Porter's first rushing touchdown of the season and second of his Bearcat career.&nbsp; That lone was the lone score of the first half, which Northwest would carry to halftime.

Northwest took the second half kickoff and marched to the 3-yard line before being stopped on a 4th-and-goal. Northwest rushed the ball eight times for 59 yards on the drive before turning it over on downs to the Lions with 10:24 to play in the third quarter.&nbsp; The Lions then drove the length of the field and leveled the score at 7-7. Running back Nathan Glades scored from a yard out with 3:38 left in the third quarter.&nbsp;

 Porter found the endzone for the second time on the day with a one-yard plunge early in the fourth quarter to give the Bearcats the lead once again. Later in the quarter, after a missed field goal from Bearcat kicker Mo Awaely, the Northwest defense stepped up again. Defensive lineman Clayton Power intercepted a screen pass that gave the ball back to Northwest on the Missouri Southern 37-yard line.&nbsp; The Bearcats then extended the lead as&nbsp;Dominic Myers caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Ruhnke with 3:19 to play in the game.

The Lions closed to within a score with 2:06 to play on a 62-yard touchdown pass from Tillman Martin to Draper Parker.&nbsp; But,&nbsp;Luke Mathews secured the onside kick and Northwest was able to gain a first down on the ground from Quincy Torry to secure the seven-point triumph.

Northwest rushed for 217 yards led by Porter's 20 carries for 98 yards with a pair of touchdowns.&nbsp; Ruhnke was 6-for-11 through the air for 85 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp; Nash was the leading receiver with three catches for 54 yards&nbsp;

Northwest (3-1, 2-0 MIAA) will return home next for a Family Weekend matchup with Central Oklahoma. Kick is set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium.

<b>MoWest can't overcome big second quarter from Mules in MIAA opener</b>

The Missouri Western State University Griffons came up short in a 34-26 battle with Central Missouri at Spratt Stadium&nbsp; in the first MIAA game of the season.

MoWest got off to a fast start, leading 10-0 at the end of the first quarter, first getting a 31 yard field goal from Spencer Sprenger early in the quarter before a two-yard touchdown run by running back Rickie Dunn was added near the end of the frame.

UCM though struck back with 24 second quarter points in all - at one point leading 21-13 with 1:20 left before halftime.&nbsp; The Mules got a three yard touchdown run from Jordan Pachot before MoWest answered with another field goal from Sprenger, this time from 41 yards away.&nbsp; Touchdown passes of four yards and three yards from Pachot, to Bo Reeves and Hogan Wasson, gave UCM the eight point lead.&nbsp;

After UCM scored a touchdown to go up by eight points, the Griffons Jaelon Dixon returned the ensuing kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, but a two-point conversion attempt to tie the game failed, making the score 21-19 with 1:02 to go in the second quarter.&nbsp; The Mules tacked on a 40 yard field goal from Will Peacock to end the half, leading 24-19 at the break.

After both teams went three-and-out to start the second half, UCM put together an 83-yard scoring drive to extend their lead with 10:19 remaining in the third, Pachot connecting on a long 66 yard touchdown pass to Latravious Boyd. The Mules added another 31 yard field goal from Peacock to up the score to 34-19 with 5:58 left in the third quarter.

MoWest rallied, putting together a six-minute scoring drive which wa capped off by a one-yard touchdown run by Jayden Williams, making it a 34-26 game early into the final quarter of the game.&nbsp; UCM went on a long drive of their own, milking nearly seven minutes of clock. The Mules were driving into Griffon territory, but a strip sack by the Griffons Drew Scott, and the ensuing recovery by Trey Nesbitt, gave MoWest new life, putting the Griffons at the UCM 49-yard line with still eight minutes to go.

MoWest though got all the way to Mules' nine-yard line and failed 4th down try which stopped the drive short, and the Mules were able to run out nearly the rest of the remaining time, taking back over with 1:52 to play.

Kane Donovan led the MoWest offense with 243 passing yards, completing 27-of-46 passes. Brandon Hall was the lead rusher, turning in a season-best 94 yards on 17 carries.&nbsp; Gyasi Smith was the lead receiver, hauling in four passes for 107 yards – both career-highs.

Missouri Western (1-2, 0-1 MIAA) is back on the road Saturday to face Fort Hays State. Kickoff&nbsp; in Hays, Kansas is set for 7 p.m.

<b>#3 Ravens continue to roll with dominate effort win over Clarke</b>

Hosting their second-straight NAIA Top 25 team in as many weeks, the Clarke University football team was unable to produce many highlights as the #3 Benedictine Ravens scored another dominate win, beating the Pride 45-10 at Dalzell Field in Dubuque, Iowa.

In the blink of an eye, the Ravens showed their mettle after Benedictine's Isaiah Hasten picked off Clarke quarterback Carson Estrada on a third and 10 to give the Ravens an early short field. It would take their offense just two plays to put their first touchdown on the board when quarterback Jackson Dooley hit Joseph Lagafuaina for a 13-yard strike to make it 7-0 in under three minutes.

Dooley would have a big day for Benedictine, passing for 422 yards and five touchdowns as the big play was vital to their success, completing seven passes that went for over 20 yards, including four of his five touchdown strikes, the longest of which went for 82 yards to tight end Tanner Zimmerman, who finished with just three catches but for 155 receiving yards.

Xavier Ugorji was the Ravens leading rusher with nine carries for 62 yards.&nbsp; He scored a touchdown in the first quarter of the game alongside Dooley's barrage through the air.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Benedictine (3-1) returns home on Saturday for Family Weekend and will host Peru State.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 1pm.

<b>Kansas runs away with Big 12 opening win over West Virginia</b>

Jalon Daniels threw three touchdown passes, Emmanuel Henderson returned a kickoff 94 yards for a score, and Kansas beat West Virginia 41-10&nbsp; in the Big 12 opener for both teams at David Booth Memorial Stadium.

After forcing a three-and-out on West Virginia’s first drive, Daniels threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Levi Wentz. Daniels also hit Boden Groen for a 7-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

Leshon Williams had 19 carries for 129 yards, which included a 62-yard touchdown to cap the scoring.&nbsp; Williams also added a 39-yard touchdown reception from Daniels, which was set up by a 43-yard kickoff return by Henderson.

Laith Marjan kicked a 42-yard field goal early in the second quarter and a 44-yarder as time expired in the first half before Henderson caught the opening kickoff in the third quarter at the six yard line, eluded a pair of would-be tacklers at the 20 and 25 before racing to the end zone to make it 27-3.

Daniels was 12-of-24 passing for 138 yards with no interceptions and was not sacked by a West Virginia defense that went in with 13 sacks (Ranked #4 in the FBS).&nbsp; The Jayhawks finished 242 yards rushing, 69 by Daniels on five carries, and forced the game’s only two turnovers.

Kansas (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) will remain at home on Saturday to play Cincinnati.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 11am and the game will air on TNT.

<b>Huskers fight hard but fall short against #21 Michigan in Big 10 opener</b>

Much of the focus leading into #21 Michigan's visit to Nebraska centered on how Bryce Underwood would perform in his first Big Ten road opener after he struggled two weeks ago at Oklahoma.

Never mind his modest passing numbers in the 30-27 win. The five-star freshman was more than good enough on a day he and running backs Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall turned long runs into touchdowns and the defense sacked Dylan Raiola seven times.

Underwood was just 12-of-22 passing for 105 yards but scored the Wolverines’ first touchdown on a 37-yard run and extended his team’s last scoring drive with a key third-down pass and a scramble.&nbsp; Haynes rushed for 149 yards, including a 75-yarder where he went untouched late in the first half, and Marshall ran for 80 yards, including a 54-yarder that gave Michigan a 10-point lead entering the fourth quarter.

The Wolverines finished with 286 yards on the ground, the most against Nebraska since Oklahoma ran for 312 in 2022.

Raiola’s 52-yard Hail Mary to Jacory Barney Jr. for a touchdown to end the first half tied it 17-all and gave the Cornhuskers momentum. Michigan wasn't fazed.&nbsp; The Huskers managed just a field goal in the second half until Raiola led them on a 75-yard drive to make it a three-point game with 1:34 left.

Michigan&nbsp; recovered the onside kick, picked up a first down and ran out the clock.&nbsp; Nebraska lost its sixth straight Big Ten opener and 28th consecutive game against a Top 25 opponent.&nbsp; The Huskers' losing streak against Top 25 opponents is second-longest among power-conference teams. Rutgers has lost 41 in a row.

Raiola was 30 of 41 for 308 yards and three touchdowns, the first quarterback to throw for 300 yards against Michigan since Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell in 2022.&nbsp;Barney caught six balls for 120 yards and two touchdowns, but the Huskers netted only 43 yards on the ground because of the sacks and converted only two of 12 third downs.

Nebraska (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) has an open date this week.&nbsp; Nebraska hosts Michigan State on October 4th.

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p><b>#23 Mizzou brings home Mayors Cup in SEC opener against Gamecocks</b></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758440232254.jpeg" alt="Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy had another big day, rushing 22 times for 138 yards and a touchdown as Mizzou beat South Carolina 29-20 to reclaim the Mayors Cup/ Photo courtesy of Mizzou Football on X" />
                        <figcaption>Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy had another big day, rushing 22 times for 138 yards and a touchdown as Mizzou beat South Carolina 29-20 to reclaim the Mayors Cup/ Photo courtesy of Mizzou Football on X</figcaption>
                    </figure><p> Ahmad Hardy bounced his way for 138 yards rushing and a touchdown, Beau Pribula led #23 Missouri downfield for a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter and the Tigers beat South Carolina 29-20 at Faurot Field in the SEC opener for Mizzou.</p><p>Pribula threw for 171 yards with a touchdown pass, and Jamal Roberts had a nifty touchdown jaunt of his own with 9:32 left to give the Tigers&nbsp; the lead, ultimately helping them to their 14th consecutive home win.&nbsp; The Tigers finished with 285 yards rushing. South Carolina had minus-9 on the ground.</p><p>LaNorris Sellers had 302 yards passing and two touchdowns for the Gamecocks, but their star quarterback missed a couple of open receivers in the fourth quarter when the game was on the line. South Carolina twice went three-and-out down the stretch, giving the powerful Missouri ground game the chance to close out the win.</p><p>There were questions about whether he would play early in the week. By game time, Sellers was off the injury report entirely.</p><p>South Carolina needed his magic. The Tigers struck first with a 99-yard drive, their third full-field march of the season but missed the extra point, before Sellers answered with a 49-yard touchdown throw to Vandrevius Jacobs to give the Gamecocks a 7-6 lead.</p><p>Sellers hit Brian Rowe Jr. with his second touchdown throw later in the half, and South Carolina led 14-12 at the break as Mizzou got field goals of 23 and 22 yards respectively from freshman kicker Robert Meyer following the touchdown.</p><p>Hardy carried the Tigers in the second half, bouncing off defenders like a pinball. The highlight may have been his touchdown run, when it looked as if he was stood up at the line of scrimmage, spun off the pile and scored to give Missouri an 18-17 lead, after South Carolina got a 32 yard field goal from William Joyce to start the second half.</p><p>It always felt as if the game was destined to be decided in the fourth quarter, though, just like last November, when Sellers capped a 353-yard, five-touchdown performance by rallying the Gamecocks for a 34-30 win in the Palmetto State.</p><p>This time, South Carolina had regained the lead when Pribula led the Tigers downfield in the fourth quarter. And after Hardy had checked out for a breather, Roberts did his best impersonation of him, bouncing off tackles on a 16-yard sprint to the pylon for a touchdown; Pribula added the two point conversion to give Missouri a 26-20 lead with 9:36 to go.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Impressive balance and power from <a href="https://twitter.com/MizzouFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MizzouFootball</a> RB Jamal Roberts to take the 26-20 lead. <a href="https://t.co/mxnKLuyuxV">pic.twitter.com/mxnKLuyuxV</a></p>&mdash; Glenn Naughton (@JetsPicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/JetsPicks/status/1969580126191960436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Then it was the Tigers defense that stepped up, forcing South Carolina into a pair of three-and-outs before Meyer kicked a clinching 40-yard field goal with 1:34 left on the clock.</p><p>To go with Pribula's 171 passing yards, and Hardy's 138 rushing yards, the leading receiver was Marquis Johnson with seven catches for 80 yards.&nbsp; Additionally to Hardy, Roberts rushed 13 times for 76 yards and a score.</p><p>Next, #23 Missouri (4-0, 1-0 SEC), who could go up in the AP Poll that will be released later today, will stay home again to face UMass on Saturday.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 6:30pm.</p><p><b>Northwest wins third straight in shootout with Missouri Southern</b></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758441358609.jpeg" alt="Northwest's Andrew Waltke runs through a Missouri Southern defender.&nbsp; Waltke had one catch for 44 yards in the Bearcats 21-14 win over the Lions/ Photo courtesy Aaron Hare-Northwest Athletics" />
                        <figcaption>Northwest's Andrew Waltke runs through a Missouri Southern defender.&nbsp; Waltke had one catch for 44 yards in the Bearcats 21-14 win over the Lions/ Photo courtesy Aaron Hare-Northwest Athletics</figcaption>
                    </figure><p> The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats put together a work-man-like effort in scoring a 21-14 road win over the Missouri Southern Lions at Fred G. Hughes Stadium in Joplin.</p><p>After a scoreless first 28 minutes of action, Northwest used a ricocheted pass from Chris Ruhnke to Andrew Waltke for a 44-yard reception to set up a Bearcat scoring opportunity. Ruhnke dropped back on his own 34-yard line for an intended pass to Erwin Nash, but the ball bounced off Nash into the hands of Waltke who caught the ball at the 40-yard line and was brought down at the Missouri Southern 22-yard line.</p><p>After the wild play, Te'Shaun Porter carried three times and accounted for 15 of the final 22 yards in the drive. The Bearcats took a 7-0 lead on a one-yard score from Porter with 24 seconds left in the half. It was Porter's first rushing touchdown of the season and second of his Bearcat career.&nbsp; That lone was the lone score of the first half, which Northwest would carry to halftime.</p><p>Northwest took the second half kickoff and marched to the 3-yard line before being stopped on a 4th-and-goal. Northwest rushed the ball eight times for 59 yards on the drive before turning it over on downs to the Lions with 10:24 to play in the third quarter.&nbsp; The Lions then drove the length of the field and leveled the score at 7-7. Running back Nathan Glades scored from a yard out with 3:38 left in the third quarter.&nbsp;</p><p> Porter found the endzone for the second time on the day with a one-yard plunge early in the fourth quarter to give the Bearcats the lead once again. Later in the quarter, after a missed field goal from Bearcat kicker Mo Awaely, the Northwest defense stepped up again. Defensive lineman Clayton Power intercepted a screen pass that gave the ball back to Northwest on the Missouri Southern 37-yard line.&nbsp; The Bearcats then extended the lead as&nbsp;Dominic Myers caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Ruhnke with 3:19 to play in the game.</p><p>The Lions closed to within a score with 2:06 to play on a 62-yard touchdown pass from Tillman Martin to Draper Parker.&nbsp; But,&nbsp;Luke Mathews secured the onside kick and Northwest was able to gain a first down on the ground from Quincy Torry to secure the seven-point triumph.</p><p>Northwest rushed for 217 yards led by Porter's 20 carries for 98 yards with a pair of touchdowns.&nbsp; Ruhnke was 6-for-11 through the air for 85 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp; Nash was the leading receiver with three catches for 54 yards&nbsp;</p><p>Northwest (3-1, 2-0 MIAA) will return home next for a Family Weekend matchup with Central Oklahoma. Kick is set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium.</p><p><b>MoWest can't overcome big second quarter from Mules in MIAA opener</b></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758442879314.jpeg" alt="MoWest struggled to overcome a 24 point second quarter by UCM in their MIAA opener, falling 34-26 at Spratt Stadium/ Photo courtesy of Connor Timmons- MoWest Athletics" />
                        <figcaption>MoWest struggled to overcome a 24 point second quarter by UCM in their MIAA opener, falling 34-26 at Spratt Stadium/ Photo courtesy of Connor Timmons- MoWest Athletics</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>The Missouri Western State University Griffons came up short in a 34-26 battle with Central Missouri at Spratt Stadium&nbsp; in the first MIAA game of the season.</p><p>MoWest got off to a fast start, leading 10-0 at the end of the first quarter, first getting a 31 yard field goal from Spencer Sprenger early in the quarter before a two-yard touchdown run by running back Rickie Dunn was added near the end of the frame.</p><p>UCM though struck back with 24 second quarter points in all - at one point leading 21-13 with 1:20 left before halftime.&nbsp; The Mules got a three yard touchdown run from Jordan Pachot before MoWest answered with another field goal from Sprenger, this time from 41 yards away.&nbsp; Touchdown passes of four yards and three yards from Pachot, to Bo Reeves and Hogan Wasson, gave UCM the eight point lead.&nbsp;</p><p>After UCM scored a touchdown to go up by eight points, the Griffons Jaelon Dixon returned the ensuing kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, but a two-point conversion attempt to tie the game failed, making the score 21-19 with 1:02 to go in the second quarter.&nbsp; The Mules tacked on a 40 yard field goal from Will Peacock to end the half, leading 24-19 at the break.</p><p>After both teams went three-and-out to start the second half, UCM put together an 83-yard scoring drive to extend their lead with 10:19 remaining in the third, Pachot connecting on a long 66 yard touchdown pass to Latravious Boyd. The Mules added another 31 yard field goal from Peacock to up the score to 34-19 with 5:58 left in the third quarter.</p><p>MoWest rallied, putting together a six-minute scoring drive which wa capped off by a one-yard touchdown run by Jayden Williams, making it a 34-26 game early into the final quarter of the game.&nbsp; UCM went on a long drive of their own, milking nearly seven minutes of clock. The Mules were driving into Griffon territory, but a strip sack by the Griffons Drew Scott, and the ensuing recovery by Trey Nesbitt, gave MoWest new life, putting the Griffons at the UCM 49-yard line with still eight minutes to go.</p><p>MoWest though got all the way to Mules' nine-yard line and failed 4th down try which stopped the drive short, and the Mules were able to run out nearly the rest of the remaining time, taking back over with 1:52 to play.</p><p>Kane Donovan led the MoWest offense with 243 passing yards, completing 27-of-46 passes. Brandon Hall was the lead rusher, turning in a season-best 94 yards on 17 carries.&nbsp; Gyasi Smith was the lead receiver, hauling in four passes for 107 yards – both career-highs.</p><p>Missouri Western (1-2, 0-1 MIAA) is back on the road Saturday to face Fort Hays State. Kickoff&nbsp; in Hays, Kansas is set for 7 p.m.</p><p><b>#3 Ravens continue to roll with dominate effort win over Clarke</b></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758444594158.jpeg" alt="#3 Benedictine continued to roll on the road with a dominate 45-10 win over the Clarke Pride/ Photo courtesy of Clarke Athletics" />
                        <figcaption>#3 Benedictine continued to roll on the road with a dominate 45-10 win over the Clarke Pride/ Photo courtesy of Clarke Athletics</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Hosting their second-straight NAIA Top 25 team in as many weeks, the Clarke University football team was unable to produce many highlights as the #3 Benedictine Ravens scored another dominate win, beating the Pride 45-10 at Dalzell Field in Dubuque, Iowa.</p><p>In the blink of an eye, the Ravens showed their mettle after Benedictine's Isaiah Hasten picked off Clarke quarterback Carson Estrada on a third and 10 to give the Ravens an early short field. It would take their offense just two plays to put their first touchdown on the board when quarterback Jackson Dooley hit Joseph Lagafuaina for a 13-yard strike to make it 7-0 in under three minutes.</p><p>Dooley would have a big day for Benedictine, passing for 422 yards and five touchdowns as the big play was vital to their success, completing seven passes that went for over 20 yards, including four of his five touchdown strikes, the longest of which went for 82 yards to tight end Tanner Zimmerman, who finished with just three catches but for 155 receiving yards.</p><p>Xavier Ugorji was the Ravens leading rusher with nine carries for 62 yards.&nbsp; He scored a touchdown in the first quarter of the game alongside Dooley's barrage through the air.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Benedictine (3-1) returns home on Saturday for Family Weekend and will host Peru State.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 1pm.</p><p><b>Kansas runs away with Big 12 opening win over West Virginia</b></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758445293450.jpeg" alt="Kansas dominated in their Big 12 opener against West Virginia, topping the Mountaineers 41-10 at David Booth Memorial Stadium/ Photo courtesy of KU Football on X" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas dominated in their Big 12 opener against West Virginia, topping the Mountaineers 41-10 at David Booth Memorial Stadium/ Photo courtesy of KU Football on X</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Jalon Daniels threw three touchdown passes, Emmanuel Henderson returned a kickoff 94 yards for a score, and Kansas beat West Virginia 41-10&nbsp; in the Big 12 opener for both teams at David Booth Memorial Stadium.</p><p>After forcing a three-and-out on West Virginia’s first drive, Daniels threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Levi Wentz. Daniels also hit Boden Groen for a 7-yard touchdown in the third quarter.</p><p>Leshon Williams had 19 carries for 129 yards, which included a 62-yard touchdown to cap the scoring.&nbsp; Williams also added a 39-yard touchdown reception from Daniels, which was set up by a 43-yard kickoff return by Henderson.</p><p>Laith Marjan kicked a 42-yard field goal early in the second quarter and a 44-yarder as time expired in the first half before Henderson caught the opening kickoff in the third quarter at the six yard line, eluded a pair of would-be tacklers at the 20 and 25 before racing to the end zone to make it 27-3.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That&#39;s how ya start the second half 🔥<br><br>94-yard kickoff return by <a href="https://twitter.com/emmanuelhende17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@emmanuelhende17</a> 👏 <a href="https://t.co/2NPA2HY2nn">pic.twitter.com/2NPA2HY2nn</a></p>&mdash; Kansas Football (@KU_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/KU_Football/status/1969556048873726246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Daniels was 12-of-24 passing for 138 yards with no interceptions and was not sacked by a West Virginia defense that went in with 13 sacks (Ranked #4 in the FBS).&nbsp; The Jayhawks finished 242 yards rushing, 69 by Daniels on five carries, and forced the game’s only two turnovers.</p><p>Kansas (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) will remain at home on Saturday to play Cincinnati.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 11am and the game will air on TNT.</p><p><b>Huskers fight hard but fall short against #21 Michigan in Big 10 opener</b></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758446247650.jpeg" alt="Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola completed a dynamic Hail Mary pass at the end of the first half, which sent the game to halftime tied 17-17, but the Huskers fell to #21 Michigan 30-27/ Photo courtesy of Big Ten Football on X" />
                        <figcaption>Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola completed a dynamic Hail Mary pass at the end of the first half, which sent the game to halftime tied 17-17, but the Huskers fell to #21 Michigan 30-27/ Photo courtesy of Big Ten Football on X</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Much of the focus leading into #21 Michigan's visit to Nebraska centered on how Bryce Underwood would perform in his first Big Ten road opener after he struggled two weeks ago at Oklahoma.</p><p>Never mind his modest passing numbers in the 30-27 win. The five-star freshman was more than good enough on a day he and running backs Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall turned long runs into touchdowns and the defense sacked Dylan Raiola seven times.</p><p>Underwood was just 12-of-22 passing for 105 yards but scored the Wolverines’ first touchdown on a 37-yard run and extended his team’s last scoring drive with a key third-down pass and a scramble.&nbsp; Haynes rushed for 149 yards, including a 75-yarder where he went untouched late in the first half, and Marshall ran for 80 yards, including a 54-yarder that gave Michigan a 10-point lead entering the fourth quarter.</p><p>The Wolverines finished with 286 yards on the ground, the most against Nebraska since Oklahoma ran for 312 in 2022.</p><p>Raiola’s 52-yard Hail Mary to Jacory Barney Jr. for a touchdown to end the first half tied it 17-all and gave the Cornhuskers momentum. Michigan wasn't fazed.&nbsp; The Huskers managed just a field goal in the second half until Raiola led them on a 75-yard drive to make it a three-point game with 1:34 left.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ON 4TH AND 11 TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA 🔥<br><br>ALL TIED AT THE HALF 🫡<a href="https://twitter.com/HuskerFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HuskerFootball</a> | 📺: CBS <a href="https://t.co/891yRFx8wR">pic.twitter.com/891yRFx8wR</a></p>&mdash; FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFBONFOX/status/1969508759191110015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Michigan&nbsp; recovered the onside kick, picked up a first down and ran out the clock.&nbsp; Nebraska lost its sixth straight Big Ten opener and 28th consecutive game against a Top 25 opponent.&nbsp; The Huskers' losing streak against Top 25 opponents is second-longest among power-conference teams. Rutgers has lost 41 in a row.</p><p>Raiola was 30 of 41 for 308 yards and three touchdowns, the first quarterback to throw for 300 yards against Michigan since Purdue’s Aidan O’Connell in 2022.&nbsp;Barney caught six balls for 120 yards and two touchdowns, but the Huskers netted only 43 yards on the ground because of the sacks and converted only two of 12 third downs.</p><p>Nebraska (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) has an open date this week.&nbsp; Nebraska hosts Michigan State on October 4th.</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

CFB: Tigers bring home Mayors Cup, NWMSU wins shootout, Ravens blowout Pride

Another week of high school football is in the books at the midpoint of the season, week 4 in Missouri and week 3 in Kansas are now complete. Below is a list of all of the games played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area and scores, along with next weeks matchups!

Tune into KFEQ Radio (680AM, 95.3,FM 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!

Cameron 28 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp;Chillicothe 7 (0-4)&nbsp;

Maryville 30 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Lincoln College Prep 14 (1-3)&nbsp;

Savannah 53 (4-0)&nbsp; Lafayette 0 (0-4)

University Academy Charter 28 (3-1)&nbsp; Benton 6 (2-2)

 Knox County 44 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;Bishop LeBlond 16 (1-3)

&nbsp;North Platte 34 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;East Buchanan 27 (1-3)

<b>North Platte Head Coach Jared Quigley</b>

<b>East Buchanan Head Coach Dan Ritter</b>

Lawson 24 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Hamilton 21 (1-3)&nbsp;

Windsor 49 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 12 (0-4)&nbsp;

Lathrop 28 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Skyline 24 (1-3)&nbsp;

Mid-Buchanan 28 (4-0)&nbsp; West Platte 0 (2-2)&nbsp;

Gallatin 42 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Trenton 15 (0-4)

South Harrison 42 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Scotland County 8 (3-1)

Brookfield 44 (4-0)&nbsp; Polo 14 (2-2)&nbsp;

Putnam County 35 (4-0)&nbsp; Maysville 0 (1-3)

St. Joseph Christian 48 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Albany 42 (1-3)

King City 90 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 12 (1-3)

Worth County 54 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;North Andrew 8 (1-3)

 Pattonsburg 80 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;Princeton 40 (0-4)&nbsp;

Nodaway Valley 92 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;De Kalb 20 (0-4)

Rock Port 76 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;Platte Valley 22 (2-2)

 East Atchison 38 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp;South Holt 20 (1-3)&nbsp;

Mound City 40 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Stewartsville-Osborn 12 (0-4)

North Kansas City 58 (4-0)&nbsp; Central 34 (3-1)&nbsp;

Atchison 55 (2-1) @ Kansas City-Sumner Academy 28 (0-3)

Sabetha 15 (3-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;Hiawatha 0 (1-1)&nbsp;

 Troy 52 (2-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Easton-Pleasant Ridge 7 (1-2)

Riverside 35 (2-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;McLouth 8 (0-3)

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758336450532.jpeg" alt="Bishop LeBlond's Cooper Tabor (9) runs for a first down./ Photo by Matt Pike" />
                        <figcaption>Bishop LeBlond's Cooper Tabor (9) runs for a first down./ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By MATT PIKE</p><p>Another week of high school football is in the books at the midpoint of the season, week 4 in Missouri and week 3 in Kansas are now complete. Below is a list of all of the games played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area and scores, along with next weeks matchups!</p><p>Tune into KFEQ Radio (680AM, 95.3,FM 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!</p><p><b>MEC</b></p><p>Cameron 28 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp;Chillicothe 7 (0-4)&nbsp;</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Cameron @ Maryville - Fri. @ 7pm</li><li>Week 5: Chillicothe vs Southeast - Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p>Maryville 30 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Lincoln College Prep 14 (1-3)&nbsp;</p><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0Q5a22LTx9MrE3OQB6zm78?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>Savannah 53 (4-0)&nbsp; Lafayette 0 (0-4)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Lafayette @ Summit Christian Academy- Fri. @ 7pm</li><li>Week 5: Savannah vs Benton- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6Ov7t3GTQanKtvlEcTT3Dz?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>University Academy Charter 28 (3-1)&nbsp; Benton 6 (2-2)</p><p> Knox County 44 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;Bishop LeBlond 16 (1-3)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Bishop LeBlond @ Archie - Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p><b>KCI</b></p><p>&nbsp;North Platte 34 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;East Buchanan 27 (1-3)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: East Buchanan vs Lathrop - Fri. @ 7pm</li><li>Week 5: North Platte @ Hamilton - Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p><b>North Platte Head Coach Jared Quigley</b></p><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/47fvcyflG3Ag2DXtmMUGEZ?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><b>East Buchanan Head Coach Dan Ritter</b></p><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/1AIAT4NJtq1Z7GiyGpygJm?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>Lawson 24 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Hamilton 21 (1-3)&nbsp;</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Lawson @ Mid-Buchanan- Fri @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5LTUIYsNQ2WJ5EW8MlcECZ?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>Windsor 49 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 12 (0-4)&nbsp;</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Plattsburg vs West Platte- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/20cL38nK7jt6dhYz9iWIc7?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>Lathrop 28 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Skyline 24 (1-3)&nbsp;</p><p>Mid-Buchanan 28 (4-0)&nbsp; West Platte 0 (2-2)&nbsp;</p><p><b>GRC 11-man (East Division)</b></p><p>Gallatin 42 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Trenton 15 (0-4)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Trenton @ South Harrison - Fri. @ 7pm</li><li>Week 5: Gallatin @ Westran- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p>South Harrison 42 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Scotland County 8 (3-1)</p><p>Brookfield 44 (4-0)&nbsp; Polo 14 (2-2)&nbsp;</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Polo @ Milan- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p>Putnam County 35 (4-0)&nbsp; Maysville 0 (1-3)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Maysville @ Marceline- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p><b>GRC 8-man (West Division)</b></p><p>St. Joseph Christian 48 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Albany 42 (1-3)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Albany vs Worth County- Fri. @ 7pm</li><li>Week 5: St. Joseph Christian vs North Andrew- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p>King City 90 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 12 (1-3)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: King City vs Princeton- Fri. @ 7pm</li><li>Week 5: Stanberry vs Pattonsburg- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p>Worth County 54 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;North Andrew 8 (1-3)</p><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7KlRxCbksOMzIhJuTaRuZu?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p> Pattonsburg 80 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;Princeton 40 (0-4)&nbsp;</p><p><b>275 Conference</b></p><p>Nodaway Valley 92 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;De Kalb 20 (0-4)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Dekalb vs South Holt- Fri. @ 7pm</li><li>Week 5: Nodaway Valley vs East Atchison- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p>Rock Port 76 (4-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;Platte Valley 22 (2-2)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Platte Valley @ Mound City- Fri. @ 7pm</li><li>Week 5: Rock Port @ Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3usnB5PUUYaQonVWYcJmDv?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p> East Atchison 38 (2-2)&nbsp; &nbsp;South Holt 20 (1-3)&nbsp;</p><p>Mound City 40 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Stewartsville-Osborn 12 (0-4)</p><p><b>Greater KC Suburban</b></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758336490610.jpeg" alt="Central's Gradi Mubela (23) goes to tackle Samuel Zinnah (21) as Central played their first game on their new turf field at Noyes/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
                        <figcaption>Central's Gradi Mubela (23) goes to tackle Samuel Zinnah (21) as Central played their first game on their new turf field at Noyes/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>North Kansas City 58 (4-0)&nbsp; Central 34 (3-1)&nbsp;</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 5: Central @ Liberty- Fri. @ 7pm</li>
                    </ol><p><b>Northeast Kansas</b></p><p>Atchison 55 (2-1) @ Kansas City-Sumner Academy 28 (0-3)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 4: Atchison @&nbsp;Kansas City-FL Schlagle&nbsp;</li>
                    </ol><p>Sabetha 15 (3-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;Hiawatha 0 (1-1)&nbsp;</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 4: Hiawatha @&nbsp;Meriden-Jefferson West&nbsp;</li>
                    </ol><p> Troy 52 (2-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;Easton-Pleasant Ridge 7 (1-2)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 4: Troy vs&nbsp;Horton&nbsp;</li>
                    </ol><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/4sALXePp7i5NKOmEuULLso?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p>Riverside 35 (2-1)&nbsp; &nbsp;McLouth 8 (0-3)</p><ol>
                        <li>Week 4: Riverside vs&nbsp;Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy</li>
                    </ol><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3gOj7D42ArknD2kUpdGLPB?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

High School Football Scoreboard for Sept. 19th

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p><i>St. Joseph Post</i></p><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/49IJHhUJ63qiMG4Y8b39S6?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

It's another week of high school football as we are near the midpoint of the season, week 4 in Missouri and week 3 in Kansas. Below is a list of all of the games played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

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

Maryville (2-1) @ Lincoln College Prep (1-2) - Fri. @ 7pm

Lafayette (0-3) vs Savannah (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm

Benton (2-1)&nbsp; vs University Academy Charter (2-1) - Fri. @ 7pm

&nbsp;Bishop LeBlond (1-2) vs Knox County (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm

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

Lawson (2-1) vs Hamilton (1-2) - Fri. @ 7pm

Plattsburg (0-3) @ Windsor (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm

Lathrop (3-0) vs Skyline (1-2) - Fri. @ 7pm

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

Trenton (0-3) vs Gallatin (2-1)- Fri. @ 7pm

South Harrison (2-1) @ Scotland County (3-0)- Fri. @ 7pm

Polo (2-1) vs Brookfield (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm

&nbsp;Maysville (1-2) vs Putnam County (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm

Albany (1-2) vs St. Joseph Christian (2-1)- Fri. @ 7pm

King City (3-0) vs Stanberry (1-2)- Fri. @ 7pm

North Andrew (1-2) vs Worth County (2-1)- Fri. @ 7pm

&nbsp;Pattonsburg (3-0) vs Princeton (0-3) - Fri. @ 7pm

De Kalb (0-3) vs Nodaway Valley (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm

&nbsp;Platte Valley (2-1) @ Rock Port (3-0)- Fri. @ 7pm

&nbsp;East Atchison (1-2) @ South Holt (1-2) - Fri. @ 7pm

Mound City (2-1) @ Stewartsville- Osborn (0-3)- Fri. @ 7pm

Central (3-0) vs North Kansas City (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm

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

&nbsp;Troy (1-1) @  Easton-Pleasant Ridge (1-1)&nbsp;

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p>It's another week of high school football as we are near the midpoint of the season, week 4 in Missouri and week 3 in Kansas. Below is a list of all of the games played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!</p><p>Tune into KFEQ Radio (680AM, 95.3,FM 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!</p><p><b>MEC</b></p><p>Cameron (1-2) vs Chillicothe (0-3) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>Maryville (2-1) @ Lincoln College Prep (1-2) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>Lafayette (0-3) vs Savannah (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>Benton (2-1)&nbsp; vs University Academy Charter (2-1) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>&nbsp;Bishop LeBlond (1-2) vs Knox County (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p><b>KCI</b></p><p>East Buchanan (1-2) @ North Platte (2-1) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>Lawson (2-1) vs Hamilton (1-2) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>Plattsburg (0-3) @ Windsor (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>Lathrop (3-0) vs Skyline (1-2) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>Mid-Buchanan (3-0) @ West Platte (2-1) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p><b>GRC 11-man (East Division)</b></p><p>Trenton (0-3) vs Gallatin (2-1)- Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>South Harrison (2-1) @ Scotland County (3-0)- Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>Polo (2-1) vs Brookfield (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>&nbsp;Maysville (1-2) vs Putnam County (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p><b>GRC 8-man (West Division)</b></p><p>Albany (1-2) vs St. Joseph Christian (2-1)- Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>King City (3-0) vs Stanberry (1-2)- Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>North Andrew (1-2) vs Worth County (2-1)- Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>&nbsp;Pattonsburg (3-0) vs Princeton (0-3) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p><b>275 Conference</b></p><p>De Kalb (0-3) vs Nodaway Valley (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>&nbsp;Platte Valley (2-1) @ Rock Port (3-0)- Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>&nbsp;East Atchison (1-2) @ South Holt (1-2) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p>Mound City (2-1) @ Stewartsville- Osborn (0-3)- Fri. @ 7pm</p><p><b>Greater KC Suburban</b></p><p>Central (3-0) vs North Kansas City (3-0) - Fri. @ 7pm</p><p><b>Northeast Kansas</b></p><p>Atchison (1-1) @ Kansas City-Sumner Academy (0-2)</p><p>Hiawatha (1-1) @ Sabetha (2-0)</p><p>&nbsp;Troy (1-1) @  Easton-Pleasant Ridge (1-1)&nbsp;</p><p>Riverside (1-1) @ McLouth (0-2)</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

High School Sports Football schedule for Sept. 19th

 Luis Castillo pitched six innings of three-hit ball, Jorge Polanco and J.P. Crawford drove in runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0&nbsp; to climb back into a first-place tie with the Houston Astros in the AL West.

Castillo dueled with Kansas City counterpart Stephen Kolek, who allowed two runs, one earned, while pitching into the eighth inning. One run came on Polanco's double and the other after an astute move by manager Dan Wilson in the eighth.

Kolek appeared to have retired the first two batters of the inning when Wilson challenged that second baseman Michael Massey set up on the grass ahead of Dominic Canzone's groundout, in violation of Major League Baseball's defensive shift rules. The challenge was successful, Canzone was awarded first base, and reliever Daniel Lynch IV eventually gave up Crawford's run-scoring double to make it 2-0.

Castillo and Kolek, who took the loss to fall to 5-6 on the season, were so stingy that each allowed just a pair of runners over the first four innings, and both times they were on back-to-back hits. The difference was the Royals paired together singles and stranded both runners while the Mariners got Josh Naylor's single and an RBI double by Polanco for the opening run.

Castillo only allowed one other runner, a single by Royals rookie Carter Jensen in the fifth. Kolek similarly breezed through the Seattle lineup until a two-out walk to Naylor in the seventh; he promptly struck out Polanco to end the inning.

The Royals had just five hits in the game with five hitters getting one hit each.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas City will welcome Toronto to Kauffman Stadium to wrap up their final homestand.&nbsp; Michael Lorenzen (5-11, 4.91)&nbsp; will take the mound for the Royals.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm, pregame coverage begins at 6 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p> Luis Castillo pitched six innings of three-hit ball, Jorge Polanco and J.P. Crawford drove in runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0&nbsp; to climb back into a first-place tie with the Houston Astros in the AL West.</p><p>Castillo dueled with Kansas City counterpart Stephen Kolek, who allowed two runs, one earned, while pitching into the eighth inning. One run came on Polanco's double and the other after an astute move by manager Dan Wilson in the eighth.</p><p>Kolek appeared to have retired the first two batters of the inning when Wilson challenged that second baseman Michael Massey set up on the grass ahead of Dominic Canzone's groundout, in violation of Major League Baseball's defensive shift rules. The challenge was successful, Canzone was awarded first base, and reliever Daniel Lynch IV eventually gave up Crawford's run-scoring double to make it 2-0.</p><p>Castillo and Kolek, who took the loss to fall to 5-6 on the season, were so stingy that each allowed just a pair of runners over the first four innings, and both times they were on back-to-back hits. The difference was the Royals paired together singles and stranded both runners while the Mariners got Josh Naylor's single and an RBI double by Polanco for the opening run.</p><p>Castillo only allowed one other runner, a single by Royals rookie Carter Jensen in the fifth. Kolek similarly breezed through the Seattle lineup until a two-out walk to Naylor in the seventh; he promptly struck out Polanco to end the inning.</p><p>The Royals had just five hits in the game with five hitters getting one hit each.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Kansas City will welcome Toronto to Kauffman Stadium to wrap up their final homestand.&nbsp; Michael Lorenzen (5-11, 4.91)&nbsp; will take the mound for the Royals.&nbsp; First pitch is at 6:40pm, pregame coverage begins at 6 on KFEQ (680AM/95.3FM).</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>

Royals shutout by Mariners 2-0 to fall farther out of Wildcard race

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p><i>St. Joseph Post</i></p><div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/0rLpDpLb3Kr1Z5iufKXt29?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

 Michael McGreevy pitched seven sharp innings, Thomas Saggese hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Brendan Donovan doubled leading off the first and scored on Nolan Arenado's sacrifice fly. Alec Burleson singled in the third and was aboard for Saggese's homer.

<p>By MATT PIKE</p><p> Michael McGreevy pitched seven sharp innings, Thomas Saggese hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Tuesday night.</p><p>Brendan Donovan doubled leading off the first and scored on Nolan Arenado's sacrifice fly. Alec Burleson singled in the third and was aboard for Saggese's homer.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thomas Saggese Hit the Buds to extend our lead! <br><br>Reply with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/STLCards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#STLCards</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HitTheBudsSweepstakes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HitTheBudsSweepstakes</a> for your chance to win whenever a Cardinals player hits a home run into the opposing bullpen! <br><br>Official rules: <a href="https://t.co/v3V0xNPAdM">https://t.co/v3V0xNPAdM</a> <a href="https://t.co/2juJsQB4qE">pic.twitter.com/2juJsQB4qE</a></p>&mdash; St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1968115966300279095?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>McGreevy improved to 7-3 earning the win, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out six in those seven innings. The rookie right-hander threw 91 pitches.&nbsp; A pair of relievers finished the three-hitter.&nbsp; Riley O’Brien earned his fifth save with a 1-2-3 ninth to secure the Cardinals’ 13th shutout this season.</p><p>At the plate, Saggese was 2-for-4 with the home run and two RBIs.&nbsp; Pedro Pagés was 2-for-3 .St. Louis remained 4 1/2 games back of the Mets with 10 to play. The Cardinals also need to climb over Arizona and San Francisco.</p><p>St. Louis wraps up their series with Cincinnati on Wednesday.&nbsp; Andre Pallante (6-14, 5.34) takes the mound for the Cardinals in the finale against former Royals pitcher Brady Singer (13-10, 3.94 ERA) for the Reds.&nbsp; First pitch is at 12:15pm, coverage begins at 12:05 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt.</i></p>