In what became a pitchers duel between Royals starter Cole Ragans and Orioles starter Corbin Burnes, it was Kansas City that came out on top 1-0, taking a 1-0 series lead in the AL Wildcard Series.&nbsp;

It was a brilliant postseason debut for Ragans, who even escaped a jam in the fifth inning with runners on the corners, striking out catcher James McCann and shortstop Gunnar Henderson to get out of the inning.&nbsp; Ragans pitched six innings and gave up four hits, striking out eight.

Ragans would also earn the win for his efforts, thanks to Bobby Witt Jr. After Maikel Garcia walked, stole second base, and later advanced to third on a Michael Massey groundout, Witt Jr would single into center field to score Garcia for the lone run of the game.&nbsp;

Ragans did seem displeased to be pulled from the game to start the seventh inning, but Sam Long, Kris Bubic, and Lucas Erceg would combine to give up one hit, walk two, striking out two as well to end the game, Erceg earning his first save of the postseason.&nbsp;

Kansas City and Baltimore each had five hits, with five separate Royals players getting one hit each.&nbsp; The leading Orioles hitter was Cedric Mullens who was 2 for 3 with a double.&nbsp;

Game two of the series will be on Wednesday, all games in the best of three series happening in Baltimore, with Seth Lugo taking the mound for the Royals and Zach Eflin starting for the Orioles&nbsp; First pitch will be at 3:38pm, with pregame at 3 on KFEQ.&nbsp; The game will be televised on ESPN.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1727822807888.jpeg" alt="Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans comes off the mound celebrating/ Photo courtesy of the Royals on X" />
 <figcaption>Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans comes off the mound celebrating/ Photo courtesy of the Royals on X</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostIn what became a pitchers duel between Royals starter Cole Ragans and Orioles starter Corbin Burnes, it was Kansas City that came out on top 1-0, taking a 1-0 series lead in the AL Wildcard Series.&nbsp;It was a brilliant postseason debut for Ragans, who even escaped a jam in the fifth inning with runners on the corners, striking out catcher James McCann and shortstop Gunnar Henderson to get out of the inning.&nbsp; Ragans pitched six innings and gave up four hits, striking out eight.Ragans would also earn the win for his efforts, thanks to Bobby Witt Jr. After Maikel Garcia walked, stole second base, and later advanced to third on a Michael Massey groundout, Witt Jr would single into center field to score Garcia for the lone run of the game.&nbsp;Ragans did seem displeased to be pulled from the game to start the seventh inning, but Sam Long, Kris Bubic, and Lucas Erceg would combine to give up one hit, walk two, striking out two as well to end the game, Erceg earning his first save of the postseason.&nbsp;Kansas City and Baltimore each had five hits, with five separate Royals players getting one hit each.&nbsp; The leading Orioles hitter was Cedric Mullens who was 2 for 3 with a double.&nbsp;Game two of the series will be on Wednesday, all games in the best of three series happening in Baltimore, with Seth Lugo taking the mound for the Royals and Zach Eflin starting for the Orioles&nbsp; First pitch will be at 3:38pm, with pregame at 3 on KFEQ.&nbsp; The game will be televised on ESPN.

Royals beat Orioles 1-0 in first postseason game since 2015, one game away from ALDS

Northwest tops Emporia State thanks to fourth quarter touchdown

A defensive battle at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville resulted in a Northwest Missouri State victory over Emporia State thanks to a fourth quarter touchdown, winning 14-9.

After a scoreless first quarter, both the Bearcats and the Hornets would trade blows to start the second, first with Emporia State scoring on an 11 yard touchdown pass from Gunnar Gundy to Tyler Kahmann, and then on the very next drive Northwest answered with a 10 play drive resulting in a four yard rushing score from Henry Martin.&nbsp;

Emporia State would take the lead into the halftime break however.&nbsp; After a turnover on downs by the Hornets pinned the Bearcats at their own one yard line, Emporia State linebacker Cade Stephenson would tackle Tank Young in the endzone for a safety, leaving the Hornets up at halftime 9-7.

Again neither team would score in the third quarter out of the break, Northwest kicker Cole Lammel missing a 55 yard field goal to end the quarter.&nbsp; But after an Emporia State three and out to start the final quarter, Northwest would take the lead back, putting together an eight play drive that ended with a 29 yard touchdown pass from Chris Ruhnke to Luke Mathews.&nbsp;

From there the Northwest defense would stand tall and forcing two turnover on downs over the final drives of the game, until Ruhnke would kneel out the final seconds to end the game.&nbsp;

Ruhnke was 20 of 36 through the air for 244 yards and one touchdown while throwing four interceptions. Young was the leading rusher with 14 carries for 62 yards while Mathews caught four passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;

Northwest will travel for their next two games, first matching up with Washburn on Saturday in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 3pm

Rough third quarter dooms Griffons in loss against Washburn

The Missouri Western Griffons led at halftime, but 24 unanswered points and just 24 total yards in the third quarter were to much to overcome as Washburn walked away from St. Joseph with a 24-16 victory.&nbsp;

The Ichabods would take the first lead of the game midway through the first quarter with Keller Hurla rushing 22 yards for a touchdown to cap an eight play drive.

From there it would be a defensive battle until near the end of the first half when the Griffons would score 10 points in the final three minutes, first getting a 52 yard field goal from Cody Watson, before Marrell Fountain would rush for a 39 yard touchdown, his first at Missouri Western, giving the Griffons a 10-7 lead at the halftime break.&nbsp;

After that is when the Ichabods would go on their scoring run though, getting a one yard touchdown run from Lucas Oitker and a 42 yard field goal by Trenton Brehm in the third quarter, then an eight yard rushing touchdown by Cam Robinson early in the fourth to push the Washburn lead to 24-10.&nbsp;

Missouri Western's defense would get some key stops late in the fourth quarter as TreVon Johnson recovered a fumble and Brandon Johnson blocked a field goal, but all the Griffons could get was two field goals from Watson, one of 42 yards and another from 30 yards.&nbsp;

Kody Kirk made his first start with the Griffons, after making his debut last week, and was 27 of 58 passing for 266 yards and one interception. Fountain led the way rushing, running 10 times for 69 yards.&nbsp; Jonas Bennett had 11 catches for 147 yards.&nbsp;

The Griffons will be back on the road for their next two games, first traveling to Pittsburg, Kansas for a matchup with Pittsburgh State on Saturday.&nbsp; Kickoff is scheduled for 2pm

Benedictine holds off Baker in epic Heart South conference showdown

The #13 Benedictine Ravens picked up an important win in the Heart South Division, defeating #16 Baker University 27-24 on Saturday at Larry Wilcox Memorial Stadium in Atchison.

The Ravens would take a quick 10-0 lead in the first quarter, on the first offensive drive of the game going eight plays before quarterback Jackson Dooley connected with&nbsp;Joseph Lagafuaina on a seven yard touchdown pass.&nbsp; Later in the quarter, Harry Balke would drill a 47 yard field goal to extend the lead.&nbsp;

The Wildcats would score back to back touchdowns though in the second quarter to take the lead, quarterback Truman Juelsgaard rushing for a three yard score and then connecting with Gaige Warren for a 34 yard touchdown pass to take the 14-10 lead.&nbsp;

But the Ravens had an answer, Dooley would connect with Jacob Gathright on a 37 yard touchdown pass, before the defense would add some points of their own&nbsp; Isaiah Hasten returning an interception 61 yards to the house, giving Benedictine a 24-14 lead at the halftime intermission.&nbsp;

Both teams defenses held strong for a scoreless third quarter, but Baker would get on the board again early in the fourth quarter on a 22 yard field goal from Seth Simpson.&nbsp; One long drive later, going 54 yards on 14 plays and consuming over seven minutes of clock, Balke would knock through a 45 yard field goal to put the Ravens up by two scores.

The Wildcats would score another touchdown with 1:59 left in the game, a two yard rushing score from Warren, to get within three points.&nbsp; And after forcing the Ravens to punt, Baker would get the ball back at their own 20 yard line with 57 seconds left in the game.&nbsp;

The Ravens defense came up big time and again Saturday, but never more importantly than the final drive of the game.&nbsp; The Wildcats entered the contest averaging 52 points per game, but as they had all game, the Ravens defense shut down Baker and forced a turnover on downs to close out the win.

Dooley was 14 of 27 passing for 234 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.&nbsp; Dalton Witherspoon was the leading rusher running 25 times for 109 yards, while Gathright had four catches for 73 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;

Benedictine will travel to Canton, Missouri next for a matchup with Culver Stockton at&nbsp;Ellison Poulton Stadium.&nbsp; Kickoff is scheduled for noon.

Kansas State bounces back with dominant win over Oklahoma State

The #23 Kansas State Wildcats bounced back from a poor offensive showing against BYU and dominated on way to an upset win over #20 Oklahoma State 42-20 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan.&nbsp;

Quarterback Avery Johnson started the scoring for the Wildcats with his legs in the first quarter, capping off a 14 play drive with an 11 yard rushing touchdown. Midway through the quarter the Cowboys would get on the board, Logan Ward knocking through a 35 yard field goal.&nbsp;

Oklahoma State would take the lead early on in the second quarter on a big passing play, a 77 yard touchdown pass from Alan Bowman to&nbsp;De'Zhaun Stribling.&nbsp; One drive later, after Korie Black picked off Johnson, the Cowboys would extend their lead on a 31 yard field goal from Ward.&nbsp;

Trailing halfway through the second quarter, Johnson would throw a pair of touchdowns on back to back drives.&nbsp; A touchdown pass of 19 yards to Garrett Oakley would give the Wildcats the lead back, and after a fumble recovery by&nbsp;Colby McCalister Johnson would need just four plays, connecting with Jayce Brown on a long 55 yard touchdown to give Kansas State a 21-13 lead at the halftime break.&nbsp;

The Wildcats wouldn't wait long to score in the second half, following a three and out from the Cowboys it would take just two plays to score, a 66 yard touchdown run from DJ Giddens extending the lead again for Kansas State.&nbsp; Johnson would throw another touchdown pass near the end of the third quarter, a two yard score to&nbsp;Will Anciaux.&nbsp;

Johnson would add another rushing touchdown early on in the fourth quarter, this time from 13 yards out, for the final score of the game for the Wildcats.&nbsp; A 14 yard rushing touchdown from&nbsp;Trent Howland would be the final Oklahoma State score near the end of the game.&nbsp;

Johnson was 19 of 31 through the air for 259 yards and three touchdowns as well as one interception.&nbsp; Giddens was the leading rusher with 15 carries for 187 yards and a score while Brown caught four passes for 78 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;

Kansas State (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) will now have a bye week before they matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes on October 12th at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.&nbsp; A kickoff time has yet to be scheduled by the conference.

Nebraska tops Purdue thanks to massive fourth quarter

After a scoreless first half, the Nebraska Cornhuskers put together a big second half and bounced back from an overtime loss to Illinos, defeating Purdue 28-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.&nbsp;

After four combined missed field goals would send both teams to the locker room at the halftime break tied at zero, Purdue would get on the board first in the second half after a 13 play drive,&nbsp;Spencer Porath hitting a 45 yard field goal.&nbsp;

After a nine play drive though, the Cornhuskers would take the lead back for good, a six yard touchdown pass from Dylan Raiola to&nbsp;Jahmal Banks near the end of the third quarter.&nbsp;

In the fourth, Nebraska would push their lead even further scoring offensively on back to back drives with rushing touchdowns of one yard from&nbsp;Dante Dowdell and a 24 yard score by&nbsp;Jacory Barney Jr.&nbsp; The final Nebraska touchdown would be on the defensive side following Barney's touchdown, a pick six taken 29 yards by linebacker John Bullock, scoring the final 14 points in less than a minute.&nbsp;

A 15 yard touchdown pass from Purdue's Hudson Card to Leland Smith would be the final score of the game.&nbsp;

Raiola was 16 of 26 passing for 244 yards and one touchdown. Barney Jr was the leading rusher needing just four carries to get 66 yards and a score. Banks led with five catches for 82 yards and scored.&nbsp;

Nebraska (4-1, 1-1 Big 10) will return back to Lincoln next week for another Big 10 matchup hosting Rutgers.&nbsp; The kickoff time has yet to be determined by the conference.&nbsp;

Kansas and TCU trade blows in Jayhawks loss, Daniels job in trouble?

In the first game at Arrowhead Stadium since 2011, the Kansas Jayhawks fell to the TCU Horned Frogs 38-27, continuing what has been a lackluster season after beginning with high hopes.&nbsp;

The Jayhawks and Horned Frogs did trade blows through the first half of the game, scoring on four consecutive drives to start.&nbsp; Kansas opened the scoring following a TCU fumble, an 11 yard passing touchdown from Jalon Daniels to Luke Grimm, where Grimm caught the ball while on his tiptoes at the sideline.&nbsp; The Horned Frogs would answer with a 35 yard passing touchdown between Josh Hoover and Jack Bech.

Kansas would have an answer of their own on the ensuing drive putting together a 10 play drive that went over four minutes, driving 69 yards for Devin Neal to find the endzone on a two yard rushing touchdown.&nbsp; But again the Horned Frogs would not go away, a long drive of their own carrying into the second quarter, culminating in a three yard rushing score from Cam Cook.

Both teams would go on to trade punts, until an interception by Kansas safety O.J Burroughs would set up a drive for the Jayhawks to take the lead, a 24 yard field goal from Tabor Allen, but the Horned Frogs would put together an 11 play drive ending with another touchdown pass between Hoover and Bech, that would give TCU a 21-17 lead at the halftime break.&nbsp;

Kansas would take the lead back in the third quarter on an eight yard rushing touchdown from Daniel Hishaw Jr.&nbsp; The Horned Frogs answered yet again, and took the lead for good this time on special teams, JP Richardson returning a punt 89 yards for a touchdown.

The Jayhawks would get within one point early into the fourth quarter, a 41 yard field goal from Allen, but on the very next drive TCU would need just two plays getting a 59 yard touchdown pass from Hoover to Eric McAlister.

Kansas would have a three and out on the next drive, and TCU would drive plays to get a 29 yard field goal from&nbsp;Kyle Lemmermann, from there the Jayhawks offense would stall.&nbsp; A turnover on downs would give the Horned Frogs the ball back, and after the Kansas forced a punt, on their final drive of the game Daniels would throw an interception, allowing TCU to kneel out the clock.&nbsp;

Another down game from Daniels has some asking if the Jayhawks should move to backup quarterback Cole Ballard, who played in two games last year for Kansas and appeared against Lindenwood to start this year.&nbsp; Through five games Daniels has thrown for 626 yards with four touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Daniels in the loss was 15 of 34 passing for 179 yards with one touchdown and one interception.&nbsp; Hishaw Jr rushed 13 times for 85 yards while Neal rushed 14 times for 70 yards, both scoring touchdowns.&nbsp; Grimm had six catches for 85 yards and a score.&nbsp;

Kansas will hit the road next week to Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona for a matchup with Arizona State.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 7pm on ESPN2.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727564496005.jpeg" alt="Northwest receiver Luke Mathews hauls in what would turn into the game winning reception as the Bearcats beat Emporia State 14-9/ Photo courtesy of Aaron Hare of Northwest Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Northwest receiver Luke Mathews hauls in what would turn into the game winning reception as the Bearcats beat Emporia State 14-9/ Photo courtesy of Aaron Hare of Northwest Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostNorthwest tops Emporia State thanks to fourth quarter touchdownA defensive battle at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville resulted in a Northwest Missouri State victory over Emporia State thanks to a fourth quarter touchdown, winning 14-9.After a scoreless first quarter, both the Bearcats and the Hornets would trade blows to start the second, first with Emporia State scoring on an 11 yard touchdown pass from Gunnar Gundy to Tyler Kahmann, and then on the very next drive Northwest answered with a 10 play drive resulting in a four yard rushing score from Henry Martin.&nbsp;Emporia State would take the lead into the halftime break however.&nbsp; After a turnover on downs by the Hornets pinned the Bearcats at their own one yard line, Emporia State linebacker Cade Stephenson would tackle Tank Young in the endzone for a safety, leaving the Hornets up at halftime 9-7.Again neither team would score in the third quarter out of the break, Northwest kicker Cole Lammel missing a 55 yard field goal to end the quarter.&nbsp; But after an Emporia State three and out to start the final quarter, Northwest would take the lead back, putting together an eight play drive that ended with a 29 yard touchdown pass from Chris Ruhnke to Luke Mathews.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">4Q ||| 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐒‼️ Ruhnke lands a back-shoulder dime to Mathews for a 29-yard score🤌 PAT is GOOD. Northwest leads 14-9 with 11:05 to go. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OABAAB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OABAAB</a> <a href="https://t.co/cnWntETEpL">pic.twitter.com/cnWntETEpL</a>&mdash; Northwest Football (@NWBearcat_FB) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWBearcat_FB/status/1840139762109202749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>From there the Northwest defense would stand tall and forcing two turnover on downs over the final drives of the game, until Ruhnke would kneel out the final seconds to end the game.&nbsp;Ruhnke was 20 of 36 through the air for 244 yards and one touchdown while throwing four interceptions. Young was the leading rusher with 14 carries for 62 yards while Mathews caught four passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;Northwest will travel for their next two games, first matching up with Washburn on Saturday in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 3pmRough third quarter dooms Griffons in loss against Washburn<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727576184724.jpeg" alt="Missouri Western quarterback Kody Kirk (10) delivers a pass against Washburn/ Photo courtesy of Cole Weiberg of Missouri Western Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Missouri Western quarterback Kody Kirk (10) delivers a pass against Washburn/ Photo courtesy of Cole Weiberg of Missouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>The Missouri Western Griffons led at halftime, but 24 unanswered points and just 24 total yards in the third quarter were to much to overcome as Washburn walked away from St. Joseph with a 24-16 victory.&nbsp;The Ichabods would take the first lead of the game midway through the first quarter with Keller Hurla rushing 22 yards for a touchdown to cap an eight play drive.From there it would be a defensive battle until near the end of the first half when the Griffons would score 10 points in the final three minutes, first getting a 52 yard field goal from Cody Watson, before Marrell Fountain would rush for a 39 yard touchdown, his first at Missouri Western, giving the Griffons a 10-7 lead at the halftime break.&nbsp;After that is when the Ichabods would go on their scoring run though, getting a one yard touchdown run from Lucas Oitker and a 42 yard field goal by Trenton Brehm in the third quarter, then an eight yard rushing touchdown by Cam Robinson early in the fourth to push the Washburn lead to 24-10.&nbsp;Missouri Western's defense would get some key stops late in the fourth quarter as TreVon Johnson recovered a fumble and Brandon Johnson blocked a field goal, but all the Griffons could get was two field goals from Watson, one of 42 yards and another from 30 yards.&nbsp;Kody Kirk made his first start with the Griffons, after making his debut last week, and was 27 of 58 passing for 266 yards and one interception. Fountain led the way rushing, running 10 times for 69 yards.&nbsp; Jonas Bennett had 11 catches for 147 yards.&nbsp;The Griffons will be back on the road for their next two games, first traveling to Pittsburg, Kansas for a matchup with Pittsburgh State on Saturday.&nbsp; Kickoff is scheduled for 2pmBenedictine holds off Baker in epic Heart South conference showdown<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727581730208.jpeg" alt="Edge rusher Jared Herron (30) drags down Baker quarterback Truman Juelsgaard (7) during Benedictines 27-24 win on Saturday/ Photo courtesy of Molly Floyd&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Edge rusher Jared Herron (30) drags down Baker quarterback Truman Juelsgaard (7) during Benedictines 27-24 win on Saturday/ Photo courtesy of Molly Floyd&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>The #13 Benedictine Ravens picked up an important win in the Heart South Division, defeating #16 Baker University 27-24 on Saturday at Larry Wilcox Memorial Stadium in Atchison.The Ravens would take a quick 10-0 lead in the first quarter, on the first offensive drive of the game going eight plays before quarterback Jackson Dooley connected with&nbsp;Joseph Lagafuaina on a seven yard touchdown pass.&nbsp; Later in the quarter, Harry Balke would drill a 47 yard field goal to extend the lead.&nbsp;The Wildcats would score back to back touchdowns though in the second quarter to take the lead, quarterback Truman Juelsgaard rushing for a three yard score and then connecting with Gaige Warren for a 34 yard touchdown pass to take the 14-10 lead.&nbsp;But the Ravens had an answer, Dooley would connect with Jacob Gathright on a 37 yard touchdown pass, before the defense would add some points of their own&nbsp; Isaiah Hasten returning an interception 61 yards to the house, giving Benedictine a 24-14 lead at the halftime intermission.&nbsp;Both teams defenses held strong for a scoreless third quarter, but Baker would get on the board again early in the fourth quarter on a 22 yard field goal from Seth Simpson.&nbsp; One long drive later, going 54 yards on 14 plays and consuming over seven minutes of clock, Balke would knock through a 45 yard field goal to put the Ravens up by two scores.The Wildcats would score another touchdown with 1:59 left in the game, a two yard rushing score from Warren, to get within three points.&nbsp; And after forcing the Ravens to punt, Baker would get the ball back at their own 20 yard line with 57 seconds left in the game.&nbsp;The Ravens defense came up big time and again Saturday, but never more importantly than the final drive of the game.&nbsp; The Wildcats entered the contest averaging 52 points per game, but as they had all game, the Ravens defense shut down Baker and forced a turnover on downs to close out the win.Dooley was 14 of 27 passing for 234 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.&nbsp; Dalton Witherspoon was the leading rusher running 25 times for 109 yards, while Gathright had four catches for 73 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;Benedictine will travel to Canton, Missouri next for a matchup with Culver Stockton at&nbsp;Ellison Poulton Stadium.&nbsp; Kickoff is scheduled for noon.Kansas State bounces back with dominant win over Oklahoma State<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727556484525.jpeg" alt="Quarterback Avery Johnson scrambles for a touchdown that opened the scoring for Kansas State in a 42-20 win/ Photo courtesy of K State Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Quarterback Avery Johnson scrambles for a touchdown that opened the scoring for Kansas State in a 42-20 win/ Photo courtesy of K State Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>The #23 Kansas State Wildcats bounced back from a poor offensive showing against BYU and dominated on way to an upset win over #20 Oklahoma State 42-20 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan.&nbsp;Quarterback Avery Johnson started the scoring for the Wildcats with his legs in the first quarter, capping off a 14 play drive with an 11 yard rushing touchdown. Midway through the quarter the Cowboys would get on the board, Logan Ward knocking through a 35 yard field goal.&nbsp;Oklahoma State would take the lead early on in the second quarter on a big passing play, a 77 yard touchdown pass from Alan Bowman to&nbsp;De'Zhaun Stribling.&nbsp; One drive later, after Korie Black picked off Johnson, the Cowboys would extend their lead on a 31 yard field goal from Ward.&nbsp;Trailing halfway through the second quarter, Johnson would throw a pair of touchdowns on back to back drives.&nbsp; A touchdown pass of 19 yards to Garrett Oakley would give the Wildcats the lead back, and after a fumble recovery by&nbsp;Colby McCalister Johnson would need just four plays, connecting with Jayce Brown on a long 55 yard touchdown to give Kansas State a 21-13 lead at the halftime break.&nbsp;The Wildcats wouldn't wait long to score in the second half, following a three and out from the Cowboys it would take just two plays to score, a 66 yard touchdown run from DJ Giddens extending the lead again for Kansas State.&nbsp; Johnson would throw another touchdown pass near the end of the third quarter, a two yard score to&nbsp;Will Anciaux.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">31 went 66 for the tuddy 😮‍💨 <a href="https://t.co/BuYmdSKLla">pic.twitter.com/BuYmdSKLla</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1840092801931096353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Johnson would add another rushing touchdown early on in the fourth quarter, this time from 13 yards out, for the final score of the game for the Wildcats.&nbsp; A 14 yard rushing touchdown from&nbsp;Trent Howland would be the final Oklahoma State score near the end of the game.&nbsp;Johnson was 19 of 31 through the air for 259 yards and three touchdowns as well as one interception.&nbsp; Giddens was the leading rusher with 15 carries for 187 yards and a score while Brown caught four passes for 78 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp;Kansas State (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) will now have a bye week before they matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes on October 12th at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.&nbsp; A kickoff time has yet to be scheduled by the conference.Nebraska tops Purdue thanks to massive fourth quarter<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727561866329.jpeg" alt="Nebraska linebacker John Bullock celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown in Nebraska's 28-10 win over Purdue/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Nebraska linebacker John Bullock celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown in Nebraska's 28-10 win over Purdue/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>After a scoreless first half, the Nebraska Cornhuskers put together a big second half and bounced back from an overtime loss to Illinos, defeating Purdue 28-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.&nbsp;After four combined missed field goals would send both teams to the locker room at the halftime break tied at zero, Purdue would get on the board first in the second half after a 13 play drive,&nbsp;Spencer Porath hitting a 45 yard field goal.&nbsp;After a nine play drive though, the Cornhuskers would take the lead back for good, a six yard touchdown pass from Dylan Raiola to&nbsp;Jahmal Banks near the end of the third quarter.&nbsp;In the fourth, Nebraska would push their lead even further scoring offensively on back to back drives with rushing touchdowns of one yard from&nbsp;Dante Dowdell and a 24 yard score by&nbsp;Jacory Barney Jr.&nbsp; The final Nebraska touchdown would be on the defensive side following Barney's touchdown, a pick six taken 29 yards by linebacker John Bullock, scoring the final 14 points in less than a minute.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nebraska scores 14 points in less than a minute! 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/HuskerFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HuskerFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/hxaOfLV2Nk">pic.twitter.com/hxaOfLV2Nk</a>&mdash; NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/status/1840106773874610379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>A 15 yard touchdown pass from Purdue's Hudson Card to Leland Smith would be the final score of the game.&nbsp;Raiola was 16 of 26 passing for 244 yards and one touchdown. Barney Jr was the leading rusher needing just four carries to get 66 yards and a score. Banks led with five catches for 82 yards and scored.&nbsp;Nebraska (4-1, 1-1 Big 10) will return back to Lincoln next week for another Big 10 matchup hosting Rutgers.&nbsp; The kickoff time has yet to be determined by the conference.&nbsp;Kansas and TCU trade blows in Jayhawks loss, Daniels job in trouble?<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727566655346.jpeg" alt="Kansas receiver Luke Grimm tip toes along the sideline for a touchdown catch/ Photo courtesy of KU Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Kansas receiver Luke Grimm tip toes along the sideline for a touchdown catch/ Photo courtesy of KU Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>In the first game at Arrowhead Stadium since 2011, the Kansas Jayhawks fell to the TCU Horned Frogs 38-27, continuing what has been a lackluster season after beginning with high hopes.&nbsp;The Jayhawks and Horned Frogs did trade blows through the first half of the game, scoring on four consecutive drives to start.&nbsp; Kansas opened the scoring following a TCU fumble, an 11 yard passing touchdown from Jalon Daniels to Luke Grimm, where Grimm caught the ball while on his tiptoes at the sideline.&nbsp; The Horned Frogs would answer with a 35 yard passing touchdown between Josh Hoover and Jack Bech.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WHAT A CATCH LUKE GRIMM 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/6J7Mfitzhf">pic.twitter.com/6J7Mfitzhf</a>&mdash; Kansas Football (@KU_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/KU_Football/status/1840116201462104575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Kansas would have an answer of their own on the ensuing drive putting together a 10 play drive that went over four minutes, driving 69 yards for Devin Neal to find the endzone on a two yard rushing touchdown.&nbsp; But again the Horned Frogs would not go away, a long drive of their own carrying into the second quarter, culminating in a three yard rushing score from Cam Cook.Both teams would go on to trade punts, until an interception by Kansas safety O.J Burroughs would set up a drive for the Jayhawks to take the lead, a 24 yard field goal from Tabor Allen, but the Horned Frogs would put together an 11 play drive ending with another touchdown pass between Hoover and Bech, that would give TCU a 21-17 lead at the halftime break.&nbsp;Kansas would take the lead back in the third quarter on an eight yard rushing touchdown from Daniel Hishaw Jr.&nbsp; The Horned Frogs answered yet again, and took the lead for good this time on special teams, JP Richardson returning a punt 89 yards for a touchdown.The Jayhawks would get within one point early into the fourth quarter, a 41 yard field goal from Allen, but on the very next drive TCU would need just two plays getting a 59 yard touchdown pass from Hoover to Eric McAlister.Kansas would have a three and out on the next drive, and TCU would drive plays to get a 29 yard field goal from&nbsp;Kyle Lemmermann, from there the Jayhawks offense would stall.&nbsp; A turnover on downs would give the Horned Frogs the ball back, and after the Kansas forced a punt, on their final drive of the game Daniels would throw an interception, allowing TCU to kneel out the clock.&nbsp;Another down game from Daniels has some asking if the Jayhawks should move to backup quarterback Cole Ballard, who played in two games last year for Kansas and appeared against Lindenwood to start this year.&nbsp; Through five games Daniels has thrown for 626 yards with four touchdowns and seven interceptions.Daniels in the loss was 15 of 34 passing for 179 yards with one touchdown and one interception.&nbsp; Hishaw Jr rushed 13 times for 85 yards while Neal rushed 14 times for 70 yards, both scoring touchdowns.&nbsp; Grimm had six catches for 85 yards and a score.&nbsp;Kansas will hit the road next week to Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona for a matchup with Arizona State.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 7pm on ESPN2.&nbsp;

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It wasn't quite the way the Royals wanted to get in, but Kansas City is going to be playing October baseball, clenching their first playoff berth since 2015, thanks to the Baltimore Orioles beating the Minnesota Twins 7-2.&nbsp;

Entering the afternoon needing just one more win to clench, the Royals would be shutout by the Atlanta Braves, only managing three hits during a 3-0 shutout in Atlanta at Truist Park.&nbsp;

The Braves got a two run home run from catcher Sean Murphy in the bottom of the fourth inning off Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer.&nbsp; In the bottom of the eight Marcell Ozuna would steal third, and a rare throwing error from Salvador Perez would allow him to come home to score the final run.&nbsp;

Singer would take the loss, his 13th, striking out five batters over six innings while giving up the two runs. Michael Massey was the leading hitter with two of the three hits, going 2 for 4 at the plate.&nbsp;

After the game, the Royals would hang out in the locker room to see if they would still need one more game, only needing a loss from the Twins now, and after Baltimore recorded the final out, the celebration began.&nbsp;

The Royals authored an impressive year-to-year turnaround, reaching the playoffs after losing 106 games in 2023. According to MLB's research, the Royals are just the second team to ever appear in the postseason in a full season a year after losing 100 or more games. The other team to accomplish that feat? The 2017 Minnesota Twins. (The Miami Marlins also did it in the COVID-shortened 2020 season.)

This marks the 10th time in franchise history that the Royals will appear in the postseason and the first since Major League Baseball expanded its format in 2022.

In the playoffs the Royals will face either the Houston Astros or the Baltimore Orioles.&nbsp; They currently hold the final AL Wildcard spot, which would mean a trip to Houston.&nbsp; If they can pass the Detroit Tigers, who did win Friday over the Chicago White Sox 4-1, they will travel to Baltimore.&nbsp;

Kansas City has two more games against the Braves over the weekend.&nbsp; Currently, Seth Lugo is slated to start Saturday while Cole Ragans would take the mound Sunday, but with a playoff berth clinched, that could change.&nbsp;

First pitch in Saturday's matchup with the Braves is at 5:45, with&nbsp;Reynaldo López set to start for Atlanta.&nbsp; Pregame will be at 5:30 on KFEQ.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727501062753.jpeg" alt="Royals players celebrate after the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-2, giving Kansas City their first playoff berth since 2015/ Photo courtesy of Royals on X" />
 <figcaption>Royals players celebrate after the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-2, giving Kansas City their first playoff berth since 2015/ Photo courtesy of Royals on X</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostIt wasn't quite the way the Royals wanted to get in, but Kansas City is going to be playing October baseball, clenching their first playoff berth since 2015, thanks to the Baltimore Orioles beating the Minnesota Twins 7-2.&nbsp;Entering the afternoon needing just one more win to clench, the Royals would be shutout by the Atlanta Braves, only managing three hits during a 3-0 shutout in Atlanta at Truist Park.&nbsp;The Braves got a two run home run from catcher Sean Murphy in the bottom of the fourth inning off Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer.&nbsp; In the bottom of the eight Marcell Ozuna would steal third, and a rare throwing error from Salvador Perez would allow him to come home to score the final run.&nbsp;Singer would take the loss, his 13th, striking out five batters over six innings while giving up the two runs. Michael Massey was the leading hitter with two of the three hits, going 2 for 4 at the plate.&nbsp;After the game, the Royals would hang out in the locker room to see if they would still need one more game, only needing a loss from the Twins now, and after Baltimore recorded the final out, the celebration began.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727501502333.jpeg" alt="George Brett and Salvador Perez celebrate the Royals playoff berth/ Photo courtesy of the Royals on X" />
 <figcaption>George Brett and Salvador Perez celebrate the Royals playoff berth/ Photo courtesy of the Royals on X</figcaption>
 </figure>The Royals authored an impressive year-to-year turnaround, reaching the playoffs after losing 106 games in 2023. According to MLB's research, the Royals are just the second team to ever appear in the postseason in a full season a year after losing 100 or more games. The other team to accomplish that feat? The 2017 Minnesota Twins. (The Miami Marlins also did it in the COVID-shortened 2020 season.)This marks the 10th time in franchise history that the Royals will appear in the postseason and the first since Major League Baseball expanded its format in 2022.In the playoffs the Royals will face either the Houston Astros or the Baltimore Orioles.&nbsp; They currently hold the final AL Wildcard spot, which would mean a trip to Houston.&nbsp; If they can pass the Detroit Tigers, who did win Friday over the Chicago White Sox 4-1, they will travel to Baltimore.&nbsp;Kansas City has two more games against the Braves over the weekend.&nbsp; Currently, Seth Lugo is slated to start Saturday while Cole Ragans would take the mound Sunday, but with a playoff berth clinched, that could change.&nbsp;First pitch in Saturday's matchup with the Braves is at 5:45, with&nbsp;Reynaldo López set to start for Atlanta.&nbsp; Pregame will be at 5:30 on KFEQ.

Royals shutout by Braves but still clinch first playoff spot since 2015

Week 5 of high school football in Missouri and Week 4 in Kansas are now in the books! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

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

Maryville 44 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Cameron 6 (0-5)&nbsp;

 St. Pius X 64 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Chillicothe 0 (2-3)

-Week 6: Chillicothe @ Lafayette- Fri @7pm

-Week 6: St. Pius X @ St. James Academy (Kan.)- Fri @7pm

Savannah 53 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Benton 6 (1-4)&nbsp;

Summit Christian Academy 52 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lafayette 15 (2-3)&nbsp;

Archie 38 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Bishop Leblond 14 (4-1)&nbsp;

-Week 6: Bishop Leblond @ Kansas City East Christian (Kan.)-Fri @7pm

 Liberty 62 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Central 34 (3-2)

East Buchanan 63 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lathrop 19 (1-4)

-Week 6: East Buchanan vs Hamilton- Fri @7pm

-Week 6: Lathrop vs Mid-Buchanan- Fri @7pm

Hamilton 41 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; North Platte 7 (1-4)&nbsp;

-Week 6: North Platte @ South Shelby- Fri @7pm

Mid-Buchanan 34 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lawson 6 (0-5)

Father Tolton 63 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; West Platte 35 (2-3)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Plattsburg 74 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Kansas City East 28

-Week 6: Plattsburg @ New Heights Christian Academy- Fri @7pm

South Harrison 36 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Trenton 28 (1-4) -F/OT

-Week 6: South Harrison vs Maysville- Fri @7pm

Westran 44 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Gallatin 15 (2-3)&nbsp;

-Week 6: Gallatin vs Brookfield- Fri @7pm

Marceline 21 (3 -2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maysville 13 (0-5)&nbsp;

Brookfield 50 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Putnam County 14 (2-3)&nbsp;

King City 50 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Pattonsburg&nbsp; 8 (1-3)

-Week 6: King City vs North Andrew- Fri @7pm

-Week 6: Pattonsburg vs St. Joseph Christian- Fri @7pm

Princeton 44 (2-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 42 (1-4)

-Week 6: Stanberry vs Worth County- Fri @7pm

Platte Valley 56 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; East Atchison 26 (1-4) vs -Final from Thursday

-Week 6: East Atchison @ Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri @7pm

-Week 6: Platte Valley @ South Holt- Fri @7pm

Nodaway Valley 56 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Mound City 6 (1-4)&nbsp;&nbsp;

-Week 6: Nodaway Valley @ Rock Port- Fri @7pm

 Albany 38 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;North Andrew 20 (2-3)&nbsp;

Worth County 22 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; St. Joseph Christian 18 (2-3)&nbsp;

Rock Port 68 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; South Holt 20 (4-1) vs - Final from Thursday

Dekalb 52 (1-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stewartsville- Osborn 14 (0-5)

Atchison 49 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Schlagle 8 (1-3)

-Week 5: Atchison @&nbsp;Kansas City-Washington HS

Hiawatha 21 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Jefferson West 0 (0-4)

-Week 5: Hiawatha @&nbsp;Topeka-Hayden HS

Troy 44 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Horton 16 (1-3)

Riverside 21 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maur Hill-Mount Academy 14 (2-2)

Week 5 of high school football in Missouri and Week 4 in Kansas are now in the books! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECMaryville 44 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Cameron 6 (0-5)&nbsp;-Week 6: Cameron @ Savannah- Fri @7pm-Week 6: Maryville vs Benton- Fri @7pm St. Pius X 64 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Chillicothe 0 (2-3)-Week 6: Chillicothe @ Lafayette- Fri @7pm-Week 6: St. Pius X @ St. James Academy (Kan.)- Fri @7pmSavannah 53 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Benton 6 (1-4)&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Savannah-Head-Coach-Anthony-Hays-e2ovfk8/a-abi6jdh" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Summit Christian Academy 52 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lafayette 15 (2-3)&nbsp;Archie 38 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Bishop Leblond 14 (4-1)&nbsp;-Week 6: Bishop Leblond @ Kansas City East Christian (Kan.)-Fri @7pmGreater KC Suburban Liberty 62 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Central 34 (3-2)-Week 6: Central @ Oak Park- Fri @7pmKCIEast Buchanan 63 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lathrop 19 (1-4)-Week 6: East Buchanan vs Hamilton- Fri @7pm-Week 6: Lathrop vs Mid-Buchanan- Fri @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/East-Buchanan-Head-Coach-Dan-Ritter-e2ovfmq/a-abi6jgk" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Hamilton 41 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; North Platte 7 (1-4)&nbsp;-Week 6: North Platte @ South Shelby- Fri @7pmMid-Buchanan 34 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lawson 6 (0-5)-Week 6: Lawson @ West Platte- Fri @7pmFather Tolton 63 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; West Platte 35 (2-3)&nbsp;&nbsp;Plattsburg 74 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Kansas City East 28-Week 6: Plattsburg @ New Heights Christian Academy- Fri @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Plattsburg-Head-Coach-Brandon-Boswell-e2ovfji/a-abi6jcj" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>GRC 11-man (East Division)South Harrison 36 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Trenton 28 (1-4) -F/OT-Week 6: Trenton @ Milan- Fri @7pm-Week 6: South Harrison vs Maysville- Fri @7pmWestran 44 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Gallatin 15 (2-3)&nbsp;-Week 6: Gallatin vs Brookfield- Fri @7pmMarceline 21 (3 -2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maysville 13 (0-5)&nbsp;Brookfield 50 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Putnam County 14 (2-3)&nbsp;-Week 6: Putnam County vs Polo- Fri @7pmGRC 8-man (West Division)King City 50 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Pattonsburg&nbsp; 8 (1-3)-Week 6: King City vs North Andrew- Fri @7pm-Week 6: Pattonsburg vs St. Joseph Christian- Fri @7pmPrinceton 44 (2-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 42 (1-4)-Week 6: Princeton vs Albany- Fri @7pm-Week 6: Stanberry vs Worth County- Fri @7pmPlatte Valley 56 (4-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; East Atchison 26 (1-4) vs -Final from Thursday-Week 6: East Atchison @ Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri @7pm-Week 6: Platte Valley @ South Holt- Fri @7pm<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Platte-Valley-Head-Coach-Johnnie-Silkett-e2ov0tc" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Nodaway Valley 56 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Mound City 6 (1-4)&nbsp;&nbsp;-Week 6: Mound City @ Dekalb- Fri @7pm-Week 6: Nodaway Valley @ Rock Port- Fri @7pm Albany 38 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp;North Andrew 20 (2-3)&nbsp;Worth County 22 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; St. Joseph Christian 18 (2-3)&nbsp;Rock Port 68 (5-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; South Holt 20 (4-1) vs - Final from Thursday275 ConferenceDekalb 52 (1-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stewartsville- Osborn 14 (0-5)<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Dekalb-Head-Coach-Kaleb-Wardlow-e2ovfn5/a-abi6jh4" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Northeast KansasAtchison 49 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Schlagle 8 (1-3)-Week 5: Atchison @&nbsp;Kansas City-Washington HSHiawatha 21 (1-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Jefferson West 0 (0-4)-Week 5: Hiawatha @&nbsp;Topeka-Hayden HSTroy 44 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Horton 16 (1-3)-Week 5: Troy @ Doniphan West<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Troy-Head-Coach-Derek-Jasper-e2ovfld/a-abi6jf1" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Riverside 21 (3-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maur Hill-Mount Academy 14 (2-2)-Week 5: Riverside vs Horton<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Riverside-Head-Coach-Bryce-Paden-e2ovfo1/a-abi6jii" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post High School Football Scoreboard for Sept 26th-27th

Week 5 of high school football in Missouri and Week 4 in Kansas are now here! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

University Academy Charter vs Pembroke Hill

Lafayette vs Summit Christian Academy- Fri @7pm

Dekalb vs Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri @7pm

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

Riverside @ Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy

Week 5 of high school football in Missouri and Week 4 in Kansas are now here! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECCameron vs Maryville- Fri @7pmChillicothe @ St. Pius- Fri 7pmBenton vs Savannah- Fri @7pmUniversity Academy Charter vs Pembroke HillLafayette vs Summit Christian Academy- Fri @7pmBishop Leblond vs Archie KCIEast Buchanan vs Lathrop= Fri @7pmNorth Platte vs Hamilton-Fri @7pmLawson vs Mid-Buchanan- Fri @7pmWest Platte vs Father Tolton- Fri @7pmPlattsburg vs Kansas City East- Fri @6pmGRC 11-man (East Division)Trenton vs South Harrison-Fri @7pmGallatin vs Westran= Fri @7pmMaysville vs Marceline- Fri @7pmPutnam County vs Brookfield GRC 8-man (West Division)King City vs Pattonsburg= Fri @7pmPrinceton vs Stanberry- Fri @7pmEast Atchison vs Platte Valley- Thu @7pmDekalb vs Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri @7pmMound City @ Nodaway Valley- Fri @7pmNorth Andrew @ Albany- Fri @7pmSt. Joseph Christian vs Worth County- Fri @7pmSouth Holt vs Rock Port- Thu @7pm275 ConferenceDekalb vs Stewartsville- Osborn- Fri @7pmGreater KC SuburbanCentral vs Liberty - Fri @7pmNortheast KansasAtchison vs Kansas City-FL Schlagle HSHiawatha vs Meriden-Jefferson West HSTroy @ Horton HSRiverside @ Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount Academy

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post High School Football schedule for Sept 26th-27th

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bearcats score lopsided shutout victory over Missouri Southern

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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