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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northwest overcomes in win over Lincoln

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benedictine has authoritative bounce back win

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

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

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

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

Tigers throttled by Wildcats in Manhattan

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

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

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

Brady Cook was 15 of 27 for 128 yards for the Tigers.

Missouri will matchup next with Abilene Christian on Saturday with kickoff at 11am.&nbsp; The Wildcats will kickoff at 2pm Saturday against Tulane

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Jalon Daniels threw one of his three touchdown passes in overtime and Jacobee Bryant returned an interception for a score on the final play as Kansas beat West Virginia 55-42 in their Big 12 opener Saturday.&nbsp;

Kansas has won its first two games of the season for the first time since 2011. 

West Virginia rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. After Daniels found Quentin Skinner with a 3-yard scoring pass in overtime, Bryant stepped in front of JT Daniels’ pass intended for West Virginia’s Bryce Ford-Wheaton. 

The Mountaineers have lost their first two games for the first time since 1979.

Kansas will return to non-conference play on Saturday traveling to Houston for a matchup with the Cougars.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 3pm

Cornhuskers fall to Georgia Southern, fire head coach Scott Frost

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Kyle Vantrease scored on an 8-yard run with 36 seconds left after Nebraska had taken its first lead, and Georgia Southern beat the three-touchdown-favorite Cornhuskers 45-42. 

The Huskers’ Timmy Bleekrode was wide left with a 52-yard field goal attempt as time ran out and Georgia Southern players ran onto the field to celebrate the program’s first win in 13 games against Power Five opponents. 

Following the loss&nbsp;Nebraska has fired football coach Scott Frost after a 1-2 start to the season. The situation was so dire that athletic director Trev Alberts made the move only three weeks before Frost's contract buyout would have been cut in half. 

Associate head coach Mickey Joseph was named interim coach for the rest of the season. Frost's buyout was scheduled to drop from $15 million to $7.5 million on Oct. 1. There was no immediate word of a negotiated settlement.

The Cornhuskers will stay home for a third straight game as they welcome the Oklahoma Sooners to Lincoln.&nbsp; Kickoff is at 11am.

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

CFB Round Up: Northwest beats Lincoln, K-State tops Mizzou

It's week three in Missouri and week two in Kansas. Below is a look at all of the area scores.

MEC Benton 44 (2-1) Lafayette 113 (0-3) - FINAL - <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/df210df2-40c7-4608-b15f-a3fb2b9e8e97">Full coverage of that game here</a>. - Week 4: Lafayette @ Savannah - Week 4: Benton home to Central KC

St. Pius X 45 (3-0) Cameron 13 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Cameron @ Chillcothe

#7 Maryville 45 (2-1)&nbsp;Chillicothe 13 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Maryville @ St. Pius X - Week 4: Chillicothe home to Cameron

Savannah 29 (3-0) Kirksville 0 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Savannah home to Lafayette

KCI #1 East Buchanan 55 (2-1)&nbsp;North Platte 12 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: North Platte home to Hamilton - Week 4: East Buchanan @ Lathrop

Lawson 32 (2-1)&nbsp;Hamilton 21 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Hamilton @ North Platte

#3 Mid-Buchanan 42 (3-0)&nbsp;West Platte 0 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Mid-Buchanan @ Lawson - Week 4: West Platte home to Plattsburg

Lathrop 44 (2-1) Plattsburg 6 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Plattsburg @ West Platte - Week 4: Lathrop home to East Buchanan

GRC 11-man Gallatin 46 (3-0) South Harrison 6 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Gallatin home to Polo

Maysville 30 (2-1) Polo 6 (2-1) - FINAL - Week 4: Polo @ Gallatin - Week 4: Maysville home to South Harrison

Trenton 42 (3-0) Princeton 6 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Trenton @ Putnam County

GRC 8-man #2 North Andrew 68 (3-0) Pattonsburg 24 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: North Andrew @ Northland Christian

#9 King City 42 (2-1) Stanberry 28 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Stanberry @ Knox County - Week 4: King City home to Pattonsburg

#5 Worth County 64 (3-0)&nbsp;#8 Bishop LeBlond 12 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Worth County @ Albany - Week 4: LeBlond @ St. Joseph Christian (StJosephPost.com broadcast)

Santa Fe 70 (3-0) St. Joseph Christian 58 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: St. Joseph Christian home to Bishop LeBlond&nbsp;

275 Conference #7 Albany 64 (3-0) Mound City 0 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Albany home to Worth County - Week 4: Mound City @ Southwest Livingston

#6 East Atchison 46 (3-0) South Holt 20 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: East Atchison home to DeKalb - Week 4: South Holt @ Platte Valley

Rock Port 52 (2-1)&nbsp;Stewartsville-Osborn 14 (2-1) - FINAL - Week 4: Rock Port home to Nodaway Valley - Week 4: Stewartsville-Osborn home to Keytesville

DeKalb 22 (1-2)&nbsp;Southwest Livingston 20 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: DeKalb @ East Atchison

#3 Platte Valley 52 (3-0) Nodaway Valley 0 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Nodaway Valley @ Rock Port - Week 4: Platte Valley home to South Holt

Greater KC Suburban Raytown 52 (2-1) St. Joseph Central 50 (2-1) - FINAL - Week 4: Central @ William Chrisman

Northeast Kansas Atchison 47 (2-0)&nbsp;Sumner Academy 20 (1-1) - FINAL - Week 3: Atchison @ Harmon

Perry-Lecompton 35 (1-1)&nbsp;Riverside 12 (1-1) - FINAL&nbsp; - Week 3: Riverside @ Royal Valley

Troy 63 (2-0) Valley Falls 0 (0-2) - FINAL - Week 3: Troy @ Valley Heights

Hiawatha (1-0) @ Jefferson West (0-1) - missing - Week 3: Hiawatha home to Holton

Cair Paravel 56 (1-1) Doniphan West 8 (0-2) - FINAL - Week 3: Doniphan West @ Maranatha Christian Academy

Jackson Heights 50 (2-0) Maur Hill Prep Mount Academy 21 (1-1) - FINAL - Week 3: Maur Hill home to McClouth

Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com, KFEQ app) every Friday night of the regular season from 10-11 p.m. to hear&nbsp;Friday Night Lights&nbsp;with Matt Pike. A full hour of area scores, live coach interviews and more!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph Post&nbsp;It's week three in Missouri and week two in Kansas. Below is a look at all of the area scores.MEC Benton 44 (2-1) Lafayette 113 (0-3) - FINAL - <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/df210df2-40c7-4608-b15f-a3fb2b9e8e97">Full coverage of that game here</a>. - Week 4: Lafayette @ Savannah - Week 4: Benton home to Central KC<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Benton-head-coach-Kevin-Keeton---9922-e1nkm92" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>St. Pius X 45 (3-0) Cameron 13 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Cameron @ Chillcothe#7 Maryville 45 (2-1)&nbsp;Chillicothe 13 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Maryville @ St. Pius X - Week 4: Chillicothe home to CameronSavannah 29 (3-0) Kirksville 0 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Savannah home to Lafayette<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Anthony-Hays---Savannah--9922-e1nkmon" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>KCI #1 East Buchanan 55 (2-1)&nbsp;North Platte 12 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: North Platte home to Hamilton - Week 4: East Buchanan @ Lathrop<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Dan-Ritter---East-Buchanan--9922-e1nkmrp" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Lawson 32 (2-1)&nbsp;Hamilton 21 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Hamilton @ North Platte#3 Mid-Buchanan 42 (3-0)&nbsp;West Platte 0 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Mid-Buchanan @ Lawson - Week 4: West Platte home to Plattsburg<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Aaron-Fritz---Mid-Buchanan--9922-e1nkmpe" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Lathrop 44 (2-1) Plattsburg 6 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Plattsburg @ West Platte - Week 4: Lathrop home to East BuchananGRC 11-man Gallatin 46 (3-0) South Harrison 6 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Gallatin home to PoloMaysville 30 (2-1) Polo 6 (2-1) - FINAL - Week 4: Polo @ Gallatin - Week 4: Maysville home to South HarrisonTrenton 42 (3-0) Princeton 6 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Trenton @ Putnam CountyGRC 8-man #2 North Andrew 68 (3-0) Pattonsburg 24 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: North Andrew @ Northland Christian#9 King City 42 (2-1) Stanberry 28 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Stanberry @ Knox County - Week 4: King City home to Pattonsburg#5 Worth County 64 (3-0)&nbsp;#8 Bishop LeBlond 12 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: Worth County @ Albany - Week 4: LeBlond @ St. Joseph Christian (StJosephPost.com broadcast)Santa Fe 70 (3-0) St. Joseph Christian 58 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: St. Joseph Christian home to Bishop LeBlond&nbsp;275 Conference #7 Albany 64 (3-0) Mound City 0 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Albany home to Worth County - Week 4: Mound City @ Southwest Livingston#6 East Atchison 46 (3-0) South Holt 20 (1-2) - FINAL - Week 4: East Atchison home to DeKalb - Week 4: South Holt @ Platte ValleyRock Port 52 (2-1)&nbsp;Stewartsville-Osborn 14 (2-1) - FINAL - Week 4: Rock Port home to Nodaway Valley - Week 4: Stewartsville-Osborn home to KeytesvilleDeKalb 22 (1-2)&nbsp;Southwest Livingston 20 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: DeKalb @ East Atchison<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Kaleb-Wardlow---DeKalb--9922-e1nkmr7" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>#3 Platte Valley 52 (3-0) Nodaway Valley 0 (0-3) - FINAL - Week 4: Nodaway Valley @ Rock Port - Week 4: Platte Valley home to South HoltGreater KC Suburban Raytown 52 (2-1) St. Joseph Central 50 (2-1) - FINAL - Week 4: Central @ William ChrismanNortheast Kansas Atchison 47 (2-0)&nbsp;Sumner Academy 20 (1-1) - FINAL - Week 3: Atchison @ HarmonPerry-Lecompton 35 (1-1)&nbsp;Riverside 12 (1-1) - FINAL&nbsp; - Week 3: Riverside @ Royal ValleyTroy 63 (2-0) Valley Falls 0 (0-2) - FINAL - Week 3: Troy @ Valley HeightsHiawatha (1-0) @ Jefferson West (0-1) - missing - Week 3: Hiawatha home to HoltonCair Paravel 56 (1-1) Doniphan West 8 (0-2) - FINAL - Week 3: Doniphan West @ Maranatha Christian AcademyJackson Heights 50 (2-0) Maur Hill Prep Mount Academy 21 (1-1) - FINAL - Week 3: Maur Hill home to McClouthTune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com, KFEQ app) every Friday night of the regular season from 10-11 p.m. to hear&nbsp;Friday Night Lights&nbsp;with Matt Pike. A full hour of area scores, live coach interviews and more!&nbsp;&nbsp;You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school football scoreboard - September 9, 2022

It took the Benton offense a little while to get going against Lafayette on Friday night.

Once the Cardinals got going, however, they were hard to stop.

Benton (2-1) led 6-0 after the first quarter and put up 25 second quarter points, including 19 points in the final 2:30 of the first half to ultimately beat Lafayette 44-13 at Scott Marriott Field at Lafayette High School Friday.

It's Benton's first win over Lafayette since 2015 and it's the Cardinals' first win in the North Side since November 2006.

"We knew we were going to get (Lafayette's) best," Benton coach Kevin Keeton said. "Man, they came out smacking us. And it took us a little bit of time to adjust. Once we did that, we did a few nice things."

Both offenses were slow to start early in the first quarter, as each team came up empty on their first two drives. Lafayette recovered a fumble with 3:13 left in the first and took over on their own 17-yard line, but a turnover on downs set the Cardinals up with a short field.

Benton took advantage in just two plays, as a 34-yard catch by Jackson Kanasky set up a one-yard touchdown run by Bishop Rush, giving the Cardinals a 6-0 lead after one quarter.

Benton added to that lead a few minutes into the second quarter. A seven-play, 57-yard drive was capped off with a 12-yard touchdown run from quarterback Jaxson Rich, giving the Cardinals a 12-0 advantage with 7:49 left in the second.

Lafayette (0-3) struggled to move the ball early with just one first down in the first half. After both teams exchanged interceptions midway through the second, Benton found itself on the Irish 25-yard line after a pick by Treigh Nowak.

Four plays later, Rich found Devon Hoffmann on a 25-yard touchdown strike. A successful point after by Kanasky made the score 19-0 Benton with 2:31 left until halftime.

The floodgates then opened up for Benton. A high, shallow kickoff by Ryker Wells fell in the middle of the field, and the Cardinals recovered their own kickoff at the Lafayette 28-yard line.

Benton turned that into points just two plays later, as Adrian Byrd scored on a 10-yard touchdown run to make it 25-0 Benton - just 19 seconds after the previous score.

A quick three-and-out by Lafayette inside the final two minutes of the first half gave Benton the ball back at the Irish 42 with just 52 seconds left until the break.

Forty-six seconds later, Benton scored again. Landon Stallsworth hauled in a 31-yard touchdown catch to give the Cardinals a 31-0 lead at intermission.

Rich, who left the game late in the third quarter with injury, did nearly all of his damage in the first half, completing 7-of-10 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 19 yards and a score.

"That's a tough kid," Keeton said of Rich. "He cares about winning. He is very passionate about this game. I wouldn't want to tackle him if I was 17 years old, I can tell you that."

It went from bad to worse for Lafayette to open the second half. After the Irish defense stopped Benton on a 4th and goal, Lafayette took over at its own three-yard line.

Quarterback Jackson Compton was strip sacked in his own endzone, and Rush recovered the fumble for a touchdown, making it 37-0 Benton with 8:22 left in the third.

Lafayette strung together a couple of scoring drives late - one in the third and the other in the fourth. Compton had a pair of touchdown throws - one was 28 yards to Melik Reed and the other went 30 yards to Antonio Williams.

Compton was 10-of-22 for 151 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Reed had a team-high five receptions for 40 yards and the score.

After Rich left the game for Benton, Hoffmann took the reigns at quarterback. He and the Cardinals' ground game put together a 10-play, 80-yard drive capped off by a 11-yard touchdown run from Rush, giving Benton a 44-6 advantage with 8:32 left in the game.

Rush finished with 62 yards on 10 carries with a pair of scores. Stallsworth also had 10 carries going for 54 yards. Hoffmann caught four passes for 65 yards and a score. Byrd rushed five times for a team-best 75 yards and a score as well.

All-in-all, a dynamic effort from Benton's offense and a feel-good win after the Cardinals lost at home to St. Joseph Central 47-13 the week prior.

"We've been on the other side of some of these more often than I'd like to remember," Keeton admitted. "I want to encourage the Lafayette boys to continue to work hard and good things will happen. Hard work always pays off."

Benton is back home to face KC Central on September 16. Lafayette travels to Savannah that same day.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostIt took the Benton offense a little while to get going against Lafayette on Friday night.Once the Cardinals got going, however, they were hard to stop.Benton (2-1) led 6-0 after the first quarter and put up 25 second quarter points, including 19 points in the final 2:30 of the first half to ultimately beat Lafayette 44-13 at Scott Marriott Field at Lafayette High School Friday.It's Benton's first win over Lafayette since 2015 and it's the Cardinals' first win in the North Side since November 2006."We knew we were going to get (Lafayette's) best," Benton coach Kevin Keeton said. "Man, they came out smacking us. And it took us a little bit of time to adjust. Once we did that, we did a few nice things."Both offenses were slow to start early in the first quarter, as each team came up empty on their first two drives. Lafayette recovered a fumble with 3:13 left in the first and took over on their own 17-yard line, but a turnover on downs set the Cardinals up with a short field.Benton took advantage in just two plays, as a 34-yard catch by Jackson Kanasky set up a one-yard touchdown run by Bishop Rush, giving the Cardinals a 6-0 lead after one quarter.Benton added to that lead a few minutes into the second quarter. A seven-play, 57-yard drive was capped off with a 12-yard touchdown run from quarterback Jaxson Rich, giving the Cardinals a 12-0 advantage with 7:49 left in the second.Lafayette (0-3) struggled to move the ball early with just one first down in the first half. After both teams exchanged interceptions midway through the second, Benton found itself on the Irish 25-yard line after a pick by Treigh Nowak.Four plays later, Rich found Devon Hoffmann on a 25-yard touchdown strike. A successful point after by Kanasky made the score 19-0 Benton with 2:31 left until halftime.The floodgates then opened up for Benton. A high, shallow kickoff by Ryker Wells fell in the middle of the field, and the Cardinals recovered their own kickoff at the Lafayette 28-yard line.Benton turned that into points just two plays later, as Adrian Byrd scored on a 10-yard touchdown run to make it 25-0 Benton - just 19 seconds after the previous score.A quick three-and-out by Lafayette inside the final two minutes of the first half gave Benton the ball back at the Irish 42 with just 52 seconds left until the break.Forty-six seconds later, Benton scored again. Landon Stallsworth hauled in a 31-yard touchdown catch to give the Cardinals a 31-0 lead at intermission.Rich, who left the game late in the third quarter with injury, did nearly all of his damage in the first half, completing 7-of-10 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 19 yards and a score."That's a tough kid," Keeton said of Rich. "He cares about winning. He is very passionate about this game. I wouldn't want to tackle him if I was 17 years old, I can tell you that."It went from bad to worse for Lafayette to open the second half. After the Irish defense stopped Benton on a 4th and goal, Lafayette took over at its own three-yard line.Quarterback Jackson Compton was strip sacked in his own endzone, and Rush recovered the fumble for a touchdown, making it 37-0 Benton with 8:22 left in the third.Lafayette strung together a couple of scoring drives late - one in the third and the other in the fourth. Compton had a pair of touchdown throws - one was 28 yards to Melik Reed and the other went 30 yards to Antonio Williams.Compton was 10-of-22 for 151 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Reed had a team-high five receptions for 40 yards and the score.After Rich left the game for Benton, Hoffmann took the reigns at quarterback. He and the Cardinals' ground game put together a 10-play, 80-yard drive capped off by a 11-yard touchdown run from Rush, giving Benton a 44-6 advantage with 8:32 left in the game.Rush finished with 62 yards on 10 carries with a pair of scores. Stallsworth also had 10 carries going for 54 yards. Hoffmann caught four passes for 65 yards and a score. Byrd rushed five times for a team-best 75 yards and a score as well.All-in-all, a dynamic effort from Benton's offense and a feel-good win after the Cardinals lost at home to St. Joseph Central 47-13 the week prior."We've been on the other side of some of these more often than I'd like to remember," Keeton admitted. "I want to encourage the Lafayette boys to continue to work hard and good things will happen. Hard work always pays off."Benton is back home to face KC Central on September 16. Lafayette travels to Savannah that same day.<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Benton-head-coach-Kevin-Keeton---9922-e1nkm92" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>FULL GAME BROADCAST<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Benton--Lafayette-football---9922-e1nkmh0" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><figure>
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 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Benton has scoring explosion at end of first half, scores big win at Lafayette 

The St. Joseph Post Game of the Week is right in the city, as Lafayette (0-2) hosts Benton (1-1) in their annual rivalry matchup.&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/SJPOST">The link to listen is here</a>. Pregame starts at 6:30 with kickoff set for 7 p.m.

Lafayette lost at #4 Pleasant Hill last week 63-7, while Benton lost at home to St. Joseph Central 47-13.

The Irish have won nine of the last 10 meetings with Benton, including the last six in a row. Benton has not beaten Lafayette in the North Side in football since November 2006.

Benton is back home to face KC Central next week, while Lafayette travels to face another MEC foe in Savannah.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660968775717.jpeg" alt="Benton and Lafayette in the 2022 jamboree. Photo by Clifton Grooms." />
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph Post&nbsp;The St. Joseph Post Game of the Week is right in the city, as Lafayette (0-2) hosts Benton (1-1) in their annual rivalry matchup.&nbsp;<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/SJPOST">The link to listen is here</a>. Pregame starts at 6:30 with kickoff set for 7 p.m.Lafayette lost at #4 Pleasant Hill last week 63-7, while Benton lost at home to St. Joseph Central 47-13.The Irish have won nine of the last 10 meetings with Benton, including the last six in a row. Benton has not beaten Lafayette in the North Side in football since November 2006.Benton is back home to face KC Central next week, while Lafayette travels to face another MEC foe in Savannah.

LIVE AUDIO STREAM - Benton Cardinals @ Lafayette Fighting Irish football

Officials from the MIAA conference have chosen St. Joseph as the site for this years MIAA Volleyball Championships.

 With assistance from the St. Joseph Sports Commission, the historic Civic Arena will be the official site of this season’s championship.

 The MIAA is one of the most competitive women’s volleyball conferences in NCAA Division II. with four members ranked in the nation’s top-20 teams including Washburn last year's national runner up;

Civic Arena has hosted a multitude of events in its history, including four NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championships (2003, 2004, 2010, 2011).

 “The MIAA office and our member institutions are excited to have the 2022 MIAA Volleyball Championship in St. Joseph, Missouri,” said Deputy Commissioner Amber Feldman. “Civic Arena is a venue that has housed a number of big events and NCAA championships and competition over the years and we look forward to the St. Joseph community providing our volleyball student-athletes with a stellar student-athlete experience in November.”

The arena is set to begin a multi millioin dollar renovation that includes seating upgrades, a new scoreboard and scoreres table, as well as resurfacing and new paint work on the court.

“It is an honor to host a MIAA Championship in our community,” said Brett Esely, Director of the St. Joseph Sports Commission. “As part of the St. Joseph Sports Commission’s rebirth at the beginning of this year, our goal is to find the right fits and niches that thrive in our community in which championship volleyball in the heart of the MIAA footprint makes perfect sense. We do hospitality extremely well and look forward to providing a championship experience to the MIAA’s coaches, student-athletes, administrators and fans this November!”

 Eight teams will advance to St. Joseph for the 2022 MIAA Volleyball Championship. The championship tournament will begin Thursday, November 10 with the championship match played on Saturday, November 11.

Along with the MIAA Volleyball Championship, Civic Arena is expected to host the 2023 and 2024 Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship, two US Olympics Weightlifting trials, the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, Hillyard Tip-Off Classic, and numerus other events serving the region.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostOfficials from the MIAA conference have chosen St. Joseph as the site for this years MIAA Volleyball Championships. With assistance from the St. Joseph Sports Commission, the historic Civic Arena will be the official site of this season’s championship. The MIAA is one of the most competitive women’s volleyball conferences in NCAA Division II. with four members ranked in the nation’s top-20 teams including Washburn last year's national runner up;Civic Arena has hosted a multitude of events in its history, including four NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championships (2003, 2004, 2010, 2011). “The MIAA office and our member institutions are excited to have the 2022 MIAA Volleyball Championship in St. Joseph, Missouri,” said Deputy Commissioner Amber Feldman. “Civic Arena is a venue that has housed a number of big events and NCAA championships and competition over the years and we look forward to the St. Joseph community providing our volleyball student-athletes with a stellar student-athlete experience in November.”The arena is set to begin a multi millioin dollar renovation that includes seating upgrades, a new scoreboard and scoreres table, as well as resurfacing and new paint work on the court.“It is an honor to host a MIAA Championship in our community,” said Brett Esely, Director of the St. Joseph Sports Commission. “As part of the St. Joseph Sports Commission’s rebirth at the beginning of this year, our goal is to find the right fits and niches that thrive in our community in which championship volleyball in the heart of the MIAA footprint makes perfect sense. We do hospitality extremely well and look forward to providing a championship experience to the MIAA’s coaches, student-athletes, administrators and fans this November!” Eight teams will advance to St. Joseph for the 2022 MIAA Volleyball Championship. The championship tournament will begin Thursday, November 10 with the championship match played on Saturday, November 11.Along with the MIAA Volleyball Championship, Civic Arena is expected to host the 2023 and 2024 Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship, two US Olympics Weightlifting trials, the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, Hillyard Tip-Off Classic, and numerus other events serving the region.

St. Joseph Sports Commission welcomes MIAA Volleyball Championship to town

Volleyball Savannah 3 Lafayette 1 Cameron 3 Benton 2 Maryville 3 Bishop LeBlond 2 Kearney 3 St. Joseph Central 0 St. Joseph Christian 3 North Platte 0. The Lions are now 7-1. East Buchanan 3 Northland Christian 0 Mid-Buchanan 3 South Harrison 0 Nodaway Valley 3 Mound City 0 Plattsburg @ Maysville - missing

Softball Benton 12 St. Pius X 0. The Cardinals have won four straight. Fort Osage 5 St. Joseph Central 4 Lafayette 8 Maryville 3 Mid-Buchanan 11 Plattsburg 1. The Dragons are 8-2. Savannah 14 Cameron 4 Platte Valley 7 DeKalb 2 West Platte @ East Buchanan - missing

Boys' soccer Northeast KC 8 Benton 1 Staley 1 St. Joseph Central 0 Bishop LeBlond 4 Chillicothe 0 Pleasant Hill 2 Savannah 0

Girls' golf Multiple area teams competed in the Central Invitational at Moila Country Club. Central’s Ali Perry was the top finisher, shooting a 74. Central’s Ava Gaddie finished third with an 84. The Indians finished second as a team with a 363.&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/Tommy%20Rezac/Downloads/2022%20CHS%20Invitational%20Results.pdf">Full results here</a>.

Girls' tennis Staley 7 St. Joseph Central 2 LeBlond 9 Maryville 0 Savannah 8 Benton 1

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostVolleyball Savannah 3 Lafayette 1 Cameron 3 Benton 2 Maryville 3 Bishop LeBlond 2 Kearney 3 St. Joseph Central 0 St. Joseph Christian 3 North Platte 0. The Lions are now 7-1. East Buchanan 3 Northland Christian 0 Mid-Buchanan 3 South Harrison 0 Nodaway Valley 3 Mound City 0 Plattsburg @ Maysville - missingSoftball Benton 12 St. Pius X 0. The Cardinals have won four straight. Fort Osage 5 St. Joseph Central 4 Lafayette 8 Maryville 3 Mid-Buchanan 11 Plattsburg 1. The Dragons are 8-2. Savannah 14 Cameron 4 Platte Valley 7 DeKalb 2 West Platte @ East Buchanan - missingBoys' soccer Northeast KC 8 Benton 1 Staley 1 St. Joseph Central 0 Bishop LeBlond 4 Chillicothe 0 Pleasant Hill 2 Savannah 0Girls' golf Multiple area teams competed in the Central Invitational at Moila Country Club. Central’s Ali Perry was the top finisher, shooting a 74. Central’s Ava Gaddie finished third with an 84. The Indians finished second as a team with a 363.&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/Tommy%20Rezac/Downloads/2022%20CHS%20Invitational%20Results.pdf">Full results here</a>.Girls' tennis Staley 7 St. Joseph Central 2 LeBlond 9 Maryville 0 Savannah 8 Benton 1You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school scoreboard - September 8, 2022

HAYS, KS - Missouri Western did two things especially well against Central Oklahoma in week one - running the football and playing defense.

The Griffons (2-0) played to those strengths again Thursday, rushing for 311 yards scoring all of their points on the ground and coming up with key stops on defense in a 35-19 over Fort Hays State at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays, Kansas Thursday.

Missouri Western scored its fourth straight win over the Tigers and get off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2016.

"We were able to run the ball really well," Missouri Western head coach Matt Williamson told KFEQ Radio after. "Been doing some really, really solid things that I'm happy to see. Defense played really great again. A lot of really solid things. Solid effort."

The Griffons went on offense to start the game, and it took them less than two minutes to put up points. Aided by a roughing the passer penalty on third and long, sophomore running back Brandon Hall found the end zone on a 46-yard rushing touchdown, putting the Griffons up 7-0 with 13:18 left in the first quarter.

Fort Hays State (0-2) came up empty on its first two possessions. The Tigers were without all-MIAA quarterback and the program's all-time leading passer Chance Fuller, who was held out after getting banged up at Northwest Missouri State the week prior.

The Griffons, meanwhile, were firing on all cylinders on offense early. A 59-yard run by junior running back Jared Scott set up an easy, eight-yard touchdown run by Hall, putting the Griffons up 14-0 with 3:57 remaining in the first.

Hall rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns.

Hays responded, pulling together a seven-play, 79-yard drive that was capped off by a three-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Jack Dawson to running back Adrian Soto, making it a 14-7 game after one quarter.

Hays was driving into Missouri Western territory again halfway through the second, but a turnover on downs by the Tigers set the Griffons up on their own 40.

A 19-yard reception by junior receiver Cooper Burton kickstarted another scoring drive for Missouri Western. Scott capped a 10-play, 60 yard drive with a six-yard touchdown run to make it 21-7 Griffons with 2:33 left in the first half.

That was Scott's first touchdown as a Griffon since November 2019. Scott sat out all of 2021 with an ankle injury after rushing for 297 yards and four scores in 2019.

"That's a great team win," Scott said. "I just follow the (offensive) line. They did everything, really. Tried to get downhill. Run through people's face. If you run through people's face enough times, they don't want to tackle you. So, that's what I tried to do."

Hays had time to respond in the second quarter and got deep into Griffon territory in the closing minutes of the first half, thanks to a 43-yard reception by Manny Ramsey.

With 56 seconds left until halftime, Dawson took a shot at the endzone from 15 yards out, but was picked off by sophomore corner Desmond Green, allowing the Griffons to take a 21-7 lead into the locker room.

Hays got the ball to start the second half, but went three-and-out on their first possession. Missouri Western, on the other hand, milked seven minutes of clock on its first possession of the 3rd quarter.

An 11-play, 85-yard drive ended with a 23-yard touchdown run by quarterback Reagan Jones, making it 28-7 Griffons with 5:20 left in the third.

Six different Griffons got a carry, as Missouri Western rushed for 311 total yards and averaged 6.3 yards per carry as a team.

Hays was held to just one first down and 25 yards of offense in the third quarter. Missouri Western, meanwhile, scored on both of their possessions in the third, holding the ball for more than 10 minutes of that quarter.

Thanks largely to a 40-yard catch by receiver Caleb Martin, the Griffons found the end zone again late in the third. Scott ran it in from two yards out, giving Western a commanding 35-7 lead at the start of the fourth.

Scott rushed for a career-best 125 yards and two touchdowns - his first multi-touchdown game since September 2019 against Northeastern State.

Having not played since the 2019 season, Scott credits the Missouri Western training staff for getting him back into game form.

"They did a great job of rehab and I spent a lot of time in the training room," Scott said. "They do a great job. They work with me and they work hard. They put in a lot of hours, so hats off to them. I just tried to watch a lot of film, and see a lot of things and it's helping right now. I'm starting to see things and it's starting to slow down. It's not as fast."

Fort Hays State rallied in the fourth, stringing together back-to-back scoring drives. Soto and Dawson each had rushing scores, but Missouri Western blocked both point-after tries in the fourth quarter - one block was a combined effort by Brandon Johnson and A.J. Crayton. Another was blocked by Isaac Wallace.

The Tigers had two more possessions in the game's final five minutes - one ended in turnover on downs and another in punt.

"Our kids fought hard and we found a way," Williamson said. "We won the game. We're 2-0."

Fort Hays State was just 2-of-11 on third down and 1-of-3 on fourth. Dawson went 17-of-33 through the air for the Tigers, passing for 243 yards with one touchdown and an interception in his first collegiate start. He also rushed for 25 yards and a score and was never sacked.

His top target was Manny Ramsey, who finished with five catches for 123 yards.

Missouri Western goes back on the road Saturday, September 17 to face Emporia State at 6 p.m. The game will be on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com, KFEQ app) with pregame starting at 5.

The Hornets lost at Central Oklahoma 21-13 Thursday. Fort Hays State is at Lincoln on Sept. 17 as well.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662701378852.jpeg" alt="Missouri Western's Jared Scott (6) celebrates a touchdown in the second half during the Griffons' 35-19 win at Fort Hays State Thursday. Photo by Derek Zimmerman-Guyer." />
 <figcaption>Missouri Western's Jared Scott (6) celebrates a touchdown in the second half during the Griffons' 35-19 win at Fort Hays State Thursday. Photo by Derek Zimmerman-Guyer.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostHAYS, KS - Missouri Western did two things especially well against Central Oklahoma in week one - running the football and playing defense.The Griffons (2-0) played to those strengths again Thursday, rushing for 311 yards scoring all of their points on the ground and coming up with key stops on defense in a 35-19 over Fort Hays State at Lewis Field Stadium in Hays, Kansas Thursday.Missouri Western scored its fourth straight win over the Tigers and get off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2016."We were able to run the ball really well," Missouri Western head coach Matt Williamson told KFEQ Radio after. "Been doing some really, really solid things that I'm happy to see. Defense played really great again. A lot of really solid things. Solid effort."The Griffons went on offense to start the game, and it took them less than two minutes to put up points. Aided by a roughing the passer penalty on third and long, sophomore running back Brandon Hall found the end zone on a 46-yard rushing touchdown, putting the Griffons up 7-0 with 13:18 left in the first quarter.Fort Hays State (0-2) came up empty on its first two possessions. The Tigers were without all-MIAA quarterback and the program's all-time leading passer Chance Fuller, who was held out after getting banged up at Northwest Missouri State the week prior.The Griffons, meanwhile, were firing on all cylinders on offense early. A 59-yard run by junior running back Jared Scott set up an easy, eight-yard touchdown run by Hall, putting the Griffons up 14-0 with 3:57 remaining in the first.Hall rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns.Hays responded, pulling together a seven-play, 79-yard drive that was capped off by a three-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Jack Dawson to running back Adrian Soto, making it a 14-7 game after one quarter.Hays was driving into Missouri Western territory again halfway through the second, but a turnover on downs by the Tigers set the Griffons up on their own 40.A 19-yard reception by junior receiver Cooper Burton kickstarted another scoring drive for Missouri Western. Scott capped a 10-play, 60 yard drive with a six-yard touchdown run to make it 21-7 Griffons with 2:33 left in the first half.That was Scott's first touchdown as a Griffon since November 2019. Scott sat out all of 2021 with an ankle injury after rushing for 297 yards and four scores in 2019."That's a great team win," Scott said. "I just follow the (offensive) line. They did everything, really. Tried to get downhill. Run through people's face. If you run through people's face enough times, they don't want to tackle you. So, that's what I tried to do."Hays had time to respond in the second quarter and got deep into Griffon territory in the closing minutes of the first half, thanks to a 43-yard reception by Manny Ramsey.With 56 seconds left until halftime, Dawson took a shot at the endzone from 15 yards out, but was picked off by sophomore corner Desmond Green, allowing the Griffons to take a 21-7 lead into the locker room.Hays got the ball to start the second half, but went three-and-out on their first possession. Missouri Western, on the other hand, milked seven minutes of clock on its first possession of the 3rd quarter.An 11-play, 85-yard drive ended with a 23-yard touchdown run by quarterback Reagan Jones, making it 28-7 Griffons with 5:20 left in the third.Six different Griffons got a carry, as Missouri Western rushed for 311 total yards and averaged 6.3 yards per carry as a team.Hays was held to just one first down and 25 yards of offense in the third quarter. Missouri Western, meanwhile, scored on both of their possessions in the third, holding the ball for more than 10 minutes of that quarter.Thanks largely to a 40-yard catch by receiver Caleb Martin, the Griffons found the end zone again late in the third. Scott ran it in from two yards out, giving Western a commanding 35-7 lead at the start of the fourth.Scott rushed for a career-best 125 yards and two touchdowns - his first multi-touchdown game since September 2019 against Northeastern State.Having not played since the 2019 season, Scott credits the Missouri Western training staff for getting him back into game form."They did a great job of rehab and I spent a lot of time in the training room," Scott said. "They do a great job. They work with me and they work hard. They put in a lot of hours, so hats off to them. I just tried to watch a lot of film, and see a lot of things and it's helping right now. I'm starting to see things and it's starting to slow down. It's not as fast."Fort Hays State rallied in the fourth, stringing together back-to-back scoring drives. Soto and Dawson each had rushing scores, but Missouri Western blocked both point-after tries in the fourth quarter - one block was a combined effort by Brandon Johnson and A.J. Crayton. Another was blocked by Isaac Wallace.The Tigers had two more possessions in the game's final five minutes - one ended in turnover on downs and another in punt."Our kids fought hard and we found a way," Williamson said. "We won the game. We're 2-0."Fort Hays State was just 2-of-11 on third down and 1-of-3 on fourth. Dawson went 17-of-33 through the air for the Tigers, passing for 243 yards with one touchdown and an interception in his first collegiate start. He also rushed for 25 yards and a score and was never sacked.His top target was Manny Ramsey, who finished with five catches for 123 yards.Missouri Western goes back on the road Saturday, September 17 to face Emporia State at 6 p.m. The game will be on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com, KFEQ app) with pregame starting at 5.The Hornets lost at Central Oklahoma 21-13 Thursday. Fort Hays State is at Lincoln on Sept. 17 as well.<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Missouri-Western-vs--Fort-Hays-State-postgame---Matt-Williamson-e1nj7mt" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Missouri-Western-vs--Fort-Hays-State-postgame---Jared-Scott-e1nj7nk" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Missouri Western builds big lead, knocks off Fort Hays State on the road Thursday

It was a seesaw of a match for the Benton volleyball team at Springer Gymnasium Wednesday.

The Cardinals (6-2) dominated the first set 25-16 before dropping sets two and three 25-21 and 25-20 respectively. Down 21-16 in set four, it didn't look good for Benton.

The seesaw, however, finally tilted back in Benton's direction, as the Cardinals rallied to win set four 26-24 and dominated early to take set five 15-8 over East Buchanan.

The Cardinals snatched one from the jaws of defeat and came back to win against a solid Class 2 foe.

"We struggled last night (against Lawson) with energy and keeping that energy up and staying together as a team," Benton coach Lauryn Doolan said. "We fought through some battles tonight and we were a completely different team. Energy was up and it was a lot more fun, too."

Set one was practically all Benton. After getting swept at home against a great team in Lawson the night prior, the Cardinals came out with a ton of energy and jumped out to a 15-7 lead in the first set.

A big part of that was the eight blocks Benton had in the first set.&nbsp; Sophomore Andrea Simmons and freshman Cammie Peters combined for five blocks in the first set alone.

"It felt great," said Simmons, who finished the match with five kills, 4.5 blocks and an ace serve. "(East Buchanan) was getting scared, starting to tip, so it's just a big momentum builder."

It looked like set two would be more of the same, as Benton started that frame on a 6-1 run. East Buchanan came back, built a small lead and hung onto it down the stretch for a 25-21 win to knot the match at a set apiece. Senior Maya Watkins was particularly impressive with six kills in the second set alone.

Watkins was impressive all night with a match-high 20 kills to go with four blocks and an ace.

Set three was very back and forth, with the teams tied at 18-18. The Bulldogs (6-2-1) ended the third set on a 7-2 run to win it 25-20 and take a 2-1 lead in the match.

Set four appeared to be much of the same, with East Buchanan gaining control early and leading 21-16 - four points away from a four-set victory.

Doolan called the Cardinals' final timeout, and saw her team respond with what she felt like the team had been lacking midway through the match - energy.

Junior Hollie Peters, who led Benton Wednesday with 18 kills, took notice.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662606249620.jpeg" alt="Benton's Andrea Simmons (5) and East Buchanan's Kylie Clark (23) joust at the net during Wednesday's match. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Benton's Andrea Simmons (5) and East Buchanan's Kylie Clark (23) joust at the net during Wednesday's match. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostIt was a seesaw of a match for the Benton volleyball team at Springer Gymnasium Wednesday.The Cardinals (6-2) dominated the first set 25-16 before dropping sets two and three 25-21 and 25-20 respectively. Down 21-16 in set four, it didn't look good for Benton.The seesaw, however, finally tilted back in Benton's direction, as the Cardinals rallied to win set four 26-24 and dominated early to take set five 15-8 over East Buchanan.The Cardinals snatched one from the jaws of defeat and came back to win against a solid Class 2 foe."We struggled last night (against Lawson) with energy and keeping that energy up and staying together as a team," Benton coach Lauryn Doolan said. "We fought through some battles tonight and we were a completely different team. Energy was up and it was a lot more fun, too."Set one was practically all Benton. After getting swept at home against a great team in Lawson the night prior, the Cardinals came out with a ton of energy and jumped out to a 15-7 lead in the first set.A big part of that was the eight blocks Benton had in the first set.&nbsp; Sophomore Andrea Simmons and freshman Cammie Peters combined for five blocks in the first set alone."It felt great," said Simmons, who finished the match with five kills, 4.5 blocks and an ace serve. "(East Buchanan) was getting scared, starting to tip, so it's just a big momentum builder."It looked like set two would be more of the same, as Benton started that frame on a 6-1 run. East Buchanan came back, built a small lead and hung onto it down the stretch for a 25-21 win to knot the match at a set apiece. Senior Maya Watkins was particularly impressive with six kills in the second set alone.Watkins was impressive all night with a match-high 20 kills to go with four blocks and an ace.Set three was very back and forth, with the teams tied at 18-18. The Bulldogs (6-2-1) ended the third set on a 7-2 run to win it 25-20 and take a 2-1 lead in the match.Set four appeared to be much of the same, with East Buchanan gaining control early and leading 21-16 - four points away from a four-set victory.Doolan called the Cardinals' final timeout, and saw her team respond with what she felt like the team had been lacking midway through the match - energy.Junior Hollie Peters, who led Benton Wednesday with 18 kills, took notice."Absolute energy," Peters said of her team's rally. "We just had so much more teamwork and we played together so much better."Benton ended the fourth set on a 10-4 run and won it 26-24. The Cardinals left little doubt early in set five, jumping out to a 7-0 lead and ultimately hanging on to win the fifth 15-8."This is definitely a little confidence boost," Doolan said after an up and down match. "A little morale pick-me-up."Cammie Peters had three kills and 3.5 blocks for Benton in the victory. Junior Avery Morlock had five kills, two aces and a block. Senior Berlin Smith contributed three blocks and two aces as well.Senior Gracie Kelsey was impressive down the stretch for East Buchanan with seven kills and two blocks. Junior Holly Caylor had six kills, as did sophomore Rilyn Sherwood. Junior Kylie Clark logged three kills.The win for Benton snapped what was a four-match winning streak for East Buchanan, and the Cardinals are off to their best start through eight matches since 2018."This will help us so much honestly," Peters said. "With the win and the energy we had from tonight, we'll bring it forward and I just think we're going to do great."Benton will play for a third straight night when they head to Cameron for a 6:15 p.m. match Thursday. East Buchanan is home to Northland Christian Thursday.<figure>
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 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.