ROSENDALE - North Andrew scored touchdowns on each of their first seven drives, held Stanberry to three punts and turned the Bulldogs over twice in the first half en route to a 54-6 victory in Rosendale Friday.

The Cardinals (6-0) avenged a 55-12 loss at Stanberry from last year and led 16-0 at the end of the first and 40-0 by halftime.

"I thought it was a good all around game from everyone on the field," North Andrew sophomore quarterback Braxon Linville said. "We dominated on the line, leading the way for me, (Hayden) Ecker, (Andrew) Goff to just succeed and keep scoring and keep going."

Senior Hayden Ecker got things started quickly for North Andrew, as he scored on a 41-yard touchdown run on the Cardinals' third play from scrimmage. The successful two-point conversion put North Andrew ahead 8-0 with 8:46 left in the first.

Linville joined in on the fun later in the first, scoring on a 63-yard touchdown run to help give his team a 16-0 advantage.

Linville finished with 113 yards rushing on 13 carries and two rushing scores.

Stanberry (3-3) had no answer defensively, as Ecker and Linville each had additional rushing scores in the first half. Linville also had a 35-yard touchdown throw to Dawson Eychaner all before halftime to give the Cardinals a 40-0 cushion at the break.

North Andrew got the ball to start the second half, and scored in just five plays. Linville once again found Eychaner for a 35-yard touchdown strike.

Eychaner, who missed the first four weeks, has now had five touchdown catches in the last two games combined.

"That was my main target last year," Linville said of Eychaner. "So, it's good to have that chemistry back. He's my favorite receiver to throw it to. It's just really nice to have him back."

Ecker added another 41-yard rushing at the tail end of the third quarter to put North Andrew up 54-0 entering the fourth before the backups took the field for both teams.

Stanberry got on the board with 7:09 remaining when junior Brayden Hahn scored on a nine-yard touchdown run.

Hahn finished with six carries for 32 yards. Tucker Scheiber had 43 yards rushing for the Bulldogs on eight carries. Stanberry quarterback Colby McQuinn was 5-of-9 through the air for 54 yards. He also had an interception and was sacked four times.

North Andrew goes on the road next week to face Albany (6-0). The Warriors shut out St. Joseph Christian 64-0 Friday. No doubt a thrilling matchup between a pair of unbeaten heavyweights.

"We just keep doing what we do," Linville said. "We run the ball, ball security. Once we get ahead, pass what we can and just do what we do. Run it down their throat."

Stanberry is off next week and will be home to East Atchison on October 14.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664596201340.jpeg" alt="Hayden Ecker (24) runs away for a second half touchdown in North Andrew's 54-6 win over Stanberry Friday. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostROSENDALE - North Andrew scored touchdowns on each of their first seven drives, held Stanberry to three punts and turned the Bulldogs over twice in the first half en route to a 54-6 victory in Rosendale Friday.The Cardinals (6-0) avenged a 55-12 loss at Stanberry from last year and led 16-0 at the end of the first and 40-0 by halftime."I thought it was a good all around game from everyone on the field," North Andrew sophomore quarterback Braxon Linville said. "We dominated on the line, leading the way for me, (Hayden) Ecker, (Andrew) Goff to just succeed and keep scoring and keep going."Senior Hayden Ecker got things started quickly for North Andrew, as he scored on a 41-yard touchdown run on the Cardinals' third play from scrimmage. The successful two-point conversion put North Andrew ahead 8-0 with 8:46 left in the first.Linville joined in on the fun later in the first, scoring on a 63-yard touchdown run to help give his team a 16-0 advantage.Linville finished with 113 yards rushing on 13 carries and two rushing scores.Stanberry (3-3) had no answer defensively, as Ecker and Linville each had additional rushing scores in the first half. Linville also had a 35-yard touchdown throw to Dawson Eychaner all before halftime to give the Cardinals a 40-0 cushion at the break.North Andrew got the ball to start the second half, and scored in just five plays. Linville once again found Eychaner for a 35-yard touchdown strike.Eychaner, who missed the first four weeks, has now had five touchdown catches in the last two games combined."That was my main target last year," Linville said of Eychaner. "So, it's good to have that chemistry back. He's my favorite receiver to throw it to. It's just really nice to have him back."Ecker added another 41-yard rushing at the tail end of the third quarter to put North Andrew up 54-0 entering the fourth before the backups took the field for both teams.Stanberry got on the board with 7:09 remaining when junior Brayden Hahn scored on a nine-yard touchdown run.Hahn finished with six carries for 32 yards. Tucker Scheiber had 43 yards rushing for the Bulldogs on eight carries. Stanberry quarterback Colby McQuinn was 5-of-9 through the air for 54 yards. He also had an interception and was sacked four times.North Andrew goes on the road next week to face Albany (6-0). The Warriors shut out St. Joseph Christian 64-0 Friday. No doubt a thrilling matchup between a pair of unbeaten heavyweights."We just keep doing what we do," Linville said. "We run the ball, ball security. Once we get ahead, pass what we can and just do what we do. Run it down their throat."Stanberry is off next week and will be home to East Atchison on October 14.<figure>
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North Andrew takes control in first half, scores big win over Stanberry Friday

ROSENDALE - It's an eight-man, Grand River Conference rivalry restored as Stanberry (3-2) travels to face No. 1 North Andrew (5-0).

Pregame starts at 6:30 with kickoff at 7. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/SJPOST">LINK TO LISTEN IS HERE</a>. Tommy Rezac has the play-by-play and Harry Loomis will be on the sideline.

North Andrew is coming off of an 86-30 win at St. Joseph Christian last week, while Stanberry walloped Pattonsburg 84-48 at home last week as well.

The Bulldogs got the best of the Cardinals last year in Stanberry, winning that game 55-12.

North Andrew has a huge test next week when they travel to unbeaten Albany. Stanberry has a bye on Oct. 7 and will host #7 East Atchison on Oct. 14.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostROSENDALE - It's an eight-man, Grand River Conference rivalry restored as Stanberry (3-2) travels to face No. 1 North Andrew (5-0).Pregame starts at 6:30 with kickoff at 7. <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/SJPOST">LINK TO LISTEN IS HERE</a>. Tommy Rezac has the play-by-play and Harry Loomis will be on the sideline.North Andrew is coming off of an 86-30 win at St. Joseph Christian last week, while Stanberry walloped Pattonsburg 84-48 at home last week as well.The Bulldogs got the best of the Cardinals last year in Stanberry, winning that game 55-12.North Andrew has a huge test next week when they travel to unbeaten Albany. Stanberry has a bye on Oct. 7 and will host #7 East Atchison on Oct. 14.

LIVE AUDIO STREAM - Stanberry Bulldogs @ North Andrew Cardinals football

(AP) — Willi Castro and Javy Báez homered to lead Detroit over the Kansas City Royals 10-3 for a three-game sweep that moved the Tigers out of last place in the AL Central. 

Detroit (63-92) has won six straight, matching its season high and ensuring the Tigers will not lose 100 games. Detroit went 10-9 this year against the Royals (63-93), who dropped into the division cellar. 

Kansas City stranded 11 runners, raising its two-day total to 24. and went 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position. Eduardo Rodriguez allowed five hits and four walks in 6 2/3 shutout innings.

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

(AP) — Willi Castro and Javy Báez homered to lead Detroit over the Kansas City Royals 10-3 for a three-game sweep that moved the Tigers out of last place in the AL Central. Detroit (63-92) has won six straight, matching its season high and ensuring the Tigers will not lose 100 games. Detroit went 10-9 this year against the Royals (63-93), who dropped into the division cellar. Kansas City stranded 11 runners, raising its two-day total to 24. and went 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position. Eduardo Rodriguez allowed five hits and four walks in 6 2/3 shutout innings.The Royals next take on Cleveland Friday evening with first pitch at 6:10 central. Coverage begins at 5:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Castro, Báez homer, Tigers sweep Royals 10-3, escape cellar

Boys’ soccer Maryville 5 Bishop LeBlond 0. <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/75f3c105-cff2-47de-a0cb-39b91b137f0c">Full coverage here</a>. Summit Christian Academy 3 Lafayette 0&nbsp;&nbsp;

Volleyball Benton 3 Bishop LeBlond 2 Smithville 3 St. Joseph Central 0 St. Pius X 3 Lafayette 1 Savannah 3 Maryville 2 West Platte 3 Mid-Buchanan 2 East Buchanan 3 Hamilton 0 South Holt 3 Mound City 0

Softball Savannah 10 Lafayette 5. The Savages are 14-3 and have won 12 straight. Notre Dame de Sion 2 Bishop LeBlond 0 Fort Osage 4 St. Joseph Central 1 North Platte 7 East Buchanan 1 Lawson 5 Mid-Buchanan 4 Polo 12 North Andrew 2. The Panthers are GRC champions.

Girls’ tennis Benton 7 Maryville 2 St. Joseph Central 7 Truman 2 Lafayette defeated Cameron, though no score was reported.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostBoys’ soccer Maryville 5 Bishop LeBlond 0. <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/75f3c105-cff2-47de-a0cb-39b91b137f0c">Full coverage here</a>. Summit Christian Academy 3 Lafayette 0&nbsp;&nbsp;Volleyball Benton 3 Bishop LeBlond 2 Smithville 3 St. Joseph Central 0 St. Pius X 3 Lafayette 1 Savannah 3 Maryville 2 West Platte 3 Mid-Buchanan 2 East Buchanan 3 Hamilton 0 South Holt 3 Mound City 0Softball Savannah 10 Lafayette 5. The Savages are 14-3 and have won 12 straight. Notre Dame de Sion 2 Bishop LeBlond 0 Fort Osage 4 St. Joseph Central 1 North Platte 7 East Buchanan 1 Lawson 5 Mid-Buchanan 4 Polo 12 North Andrew 2. The Panthers are GRC champions.Girls’ tennis Benton 7 Maryville 2 St. Joseph Central 7 Truman 2 Lafayette defeated Cameron, though no score was reported.

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school scoreboard - September 30, 2022

Maryville and Bishop LeBlond have been the class of the field in the Midland Empire Conference in boys' soccer this season.

When the two got together for a match, the Spoofhounds separated themselves from the Eagles shortly after it started.

Maryville (7-2) scored two goals within the first 2:34 at Eagle Stadium and came away with a 5-0 win Thursday - the fifth straight win and third consecutive shutout victory for the Spoofhounds.

"They played an excellent game," LeBlond coach Chad Thompson said of Maryville. "We fell short and once we fell short, we fell a little shorter."

Maryville's Kason Teale got the scoring started with a header into the goal just 91 seconds into the match with an assist from Truett Haer. Just 63 seconds after that, Quinn Pettlon scored from long distance to give the Spoofounds a 2-0 advantage less than three minutes in.

"That kind of changes the entire mindset of everything we try to do," Thompson said of the early deficit. "Kind of try to play the long ball instead of passing the ball. Got beat by a really good team today."

LeBlond (9-2) went on the defensive after that and kept the Hounds off the board for awhile, but Haer found the back of the net with 1:07 left in the first half, thanks to a strong cross from Tuan Jacobson.

LeBlond had a handful of chances offensively especially in the first half, getting through Maryville's backline, but the Eagles were unable to finish once they got in the Spoofhounds' goalie box.

The Eagles finished with three shots-on-goal, while Maryville had 12.

"What (Maryville) was doing really great was keeping pressure (on the LeBlond goal)," Thompson noted. "Off of their defense. Like I said, they're a really good team and we got beat."

LeBlond keeper Cole Stevenson had a busy, and impressive day, finishing with seven saves, including several diving and high jumping stops to keep the game within a reasonable margin for some time.

After nearly 30 scoreless minutes of play in the second half, Maryville essentially put the match away with a goal from Boyd Gallaher to make it 4-0 with 10:58 remaining.

The Hounds also got late insurance with a midrange goal from Teale, his second of the match, to make it a 5-0 margin with 3:49 to play.

The loss snaps a six-game win streak for LeBlond, who still has the best record in Class 2 District 8.

The Eagles are back home on Oct. 5 to host Kansas City Lutheran. With just four regular season games remaining, LeBlond hopes to finish strong and have another deep postseason run - just like they've done the last couple of seasons.

"We'll just hit the fields," Thompson said. "We'll be out here practicing every day that we don't play. So, that's about what the rest of the season is."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664500101268.jpeg" alt="Boyd Gallaher (right) Gabe Baldwin (12) react to a second half goal in Maryville's 5-0 win at Bishop LeBlond Thursday. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Boyd Gallaher (right) Gabe Baldwin (12) react to a second half goal in Maryville's 5-0 win at Bishop LeBlond Thursday. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostMaryville and Bishop LeBlond have been the class of the field in the Midland Empire Conference in boys' soccer this season.When the two got together for a match, the Spoofhounds separated themselves from the Eagles shortly after it started.Maryville (7-2) scored two goals within the first 2:34 at Eagle Stadium and came away with a 5-0 win Thursday - the fifth straight win and third consecutive shutout victory for the Spoofhounds."They played an excellent game," LeBlond coach Chad Thompson said of Maryville. "We fell short and once we fell short, we fell a little shorter."Maryville's Kason Teale got the scoring started with a header into the goal just 91 seconds into the match with an assist from Truett Haer. Just 63 seconds after that, Quinn Pettlon scored from long distance to give the Spoofounds a 2-0 advantage less than three minutes in."That kind of changes the entire mindset of everything we try to do," Thompson said of the early deficit. "Kind of try to play the long ball instead of passing the ball. Got beat by a really good team today."LeBlond (9-2) went on the defensive after that and kept the Hounds off the board for awhile, but Haer found the back of the net with 1:07 left in the first half, thanks to a strong cross from Tuan Jacobson.Maryville led 3-0 at the break.LeBlond had a handful of chances offensively especially in the first half, getting through Maryville's backline, but the Eagles were unable to finish once they got in the Spoofhounds' goalie box.The Eagles finished with three shots-on-goal, while Maryville had 12."What (Maryville) was doing really great was keeping pressure (on the LeBlond goal)," Thompson noted. "Off of their defense. Like I said, they're a really good team and we got beat."LeBlond keeper Cole Stevenson had a busy, and impressive day, finishing with seven saves, including several diving and high jumping stops to keep the game within a reasonable margin for some time.After nearly 30 scoreless minutes of play in the second half, Maryville essentially put the match away with a goal from Boyd Gallaher to make it 4-0 with 10:58 remaining.The Hounds also got late insurance with a midrange goal from Teale, his second of the match, to make it a 5-0 margin with 3:49 to play.The loss snaps a six-game win streak for LeBlond, who still has the best record in Class 2 District 8.The Eagles are back home on Oct. 5 to host Kansas City Lutheran. With just four regular season games remaining, LeBlond hopes to finish strong and have another deep postseason run - just like they've done the last couple of seasons."We'll just hit the fields," Thompson said. "We'll be out here practicing every day that we don't play. So, that's about what the rest of the season is."Maryville is home to Benton on Oct. 4.<figure>
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 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Maryville scores two goals in first three minutes, gets by LeBlond Thursday

(AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit his 507th home run, Detroit got nine innings from its bullpen and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. 

MJ Melendez led off the game with a home run for Kansas City, and Cabrera hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the inning. Scheduled Tigers starter Matt Manning was scratched just before game time because of arm fatigue. 

Will Vest pitched the first inning, allowing Melendez’s homer, and the next six relievers combined for eight shutout innings. Gregory Soto pitched the ninth for his 29th save. The Tigers need one win in their last eight games to avoid 100 losses.

The Royals take on the Tigers again Thursday afternoon with first pitch at 12:10 central on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit his 507th home run, Detroit got nine innings from its bullpen and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. MJ Melendez led off the game with a home run for Kansas City, and Cabrera hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the inning. Scheduled Tigers starter Matt Manning was scratched just before game time because of arm fatigue. Will Vest pitched the first inning, allowing Melendez’s homer, and the next six relievers combined for eight shutout innings. Gregory Soto pitched the ninth for his 29th save. The Tigers need one win in their last eight games to avoid 100 losses.The Royals take on the Tigers again Thursday afternoon with first pitch at 12:10 central on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Miguel Cabrera hits 507th homer, Tigers beat Royals 2-1

Charlie Phillips and his mother, Tina Schoonmaker, attended the Missouri Western football season opener on September 1 against Central Oklahoma at Spratt Stadium in St Joseph.

Phillips and the Special Olympics Missouri flag football team were honored on the field prior to kickoff. The team&nbsp;competed against Special Olympics Kansas at Spratt Stadium during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp.

However, there was a special, surprise announcement for Phillips right after for the entire stadium to hear.

"Charlie Phillips from Savannah, Missouri - you&nbsp;have been nominated to represent Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics USA in&nbsp;powerlifting&nbsp;at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany!"

"After they announced it," Charlie recalled, "I saw myself on the jumbotron. Then, I got the letter. I was on the news a couple of times. I was so happy that night."

The 25-year-old Phillips will compete in the Special Olympics Team USA trials in San Antonio November 14-18 in an attempt to qualify for&nbsp;the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.

"He's, I would say, very deserving of it," Schoonmaker said. "Ever since he's gotten into powerlifting, he's been very focused on that sport and still does it when it's out of season for Special Olympics.&nbsp;

Phillips has competed in Special Olympics for close to 15 years. He started by competing in soccer, speed skating and track and field. But from an early age, he was drawn to powerlifting. Once he got a little older, he finally got his chance.

He's been powerlifting regularly for the past seven years.

"I never quit doing it," Charlie said, "because it's...my life. It's a passion. It's like, anyone can do it."

Schnoonmaker says Charlie's love for competition and lifting goes well beyond Special Olympics.

"He belongs to the United States Powerlifting Association," she said. "He competes along with other lifters. He doesn't just do Special Olympics in powerlifting. He still does flag football and basketball."

Phillips says anyone can take up powerlifting if they wanted. Yet, he acknowledges that simply getting the opportunity to try out for Team USA required a lot of ups and downs.

"It's like a mountain," Charlie said. "Lots of ups and downs. It's very difficult, but after you compete for those first years, and your competition is complete, you just want to do more and that's what I'm doing now."

All of that work has now led to a moment Charlie has dreamed about for years.

"I've been working so hard to achieve my goals," he said. "This is one of my dreams. Ever since I started Special Olympics, I told my parents, my siblings, I said, 'One day, I will go to a World Games.' And, I'm almost there."

Schoonmaker has noticed an uncanny work ethic with Charlie when it comes to powerlifting. Every Monday, he sees coach J.P. Price at Strong Barbell Club in North Kansas City. He lifts at his home every Wednesday and Friday.

"During COVID, Charlie continued," she said. "He just never stopped."

Charlie's drive to compete is ever present as well. In fact, he helped organize a powerlifting meet on Sunday, November 13 - the weekend before he leaves for San Antonio for the&nbsp;Team USA trials.

With the help of Price and Liz Strain at&nbsp;Strong Barbell Club, lifters from both Missouri and Kansas Special Olympics came together last year for a 'Border War' meet, and it's expected to be bigger this year with more competitors.

Phillips has not only forged a path for himself to compete and do what he loves, but his story and his drive is making that path possible for other Special Olympians also.

"He's opening more doors and introducing more people to Special Olympics as volunteers," Schoonmaker said. "Seeing them as athletes and seeing that they're serious just like the other athletes out there in powerlifting."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664406557910.jpeg" alt="Charlie Phillips. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostCharlie Phillips and his mother, Tina Schoonmaker, attended the Missouri Western football season opener on September 1 against Central Oklahoma at Spratt Stadium in St Joseph.Phillips and the Special Olympics Missouri flag football team were honored on the field prior to kickoff. The team&nbsp;competed against Special Olympics Kansas at Spratt Stadium during Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp.However, there was a special, surprise announcement for Phillips right after for the entire stadium to hear."Charlie Phillips from Savannah, Missouri - you&nbsp;have been nominated to represent Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics USA in&nbsp;powerlifting&nbsp;at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany!""After they announced it," Charlie recalled, "I saw myself on the jumbotron. Then, I got the letter. I was on the news a couple of times. I was so happy that night."The 25-year-old Phillips will compete in the Special Olympics Team USA trials in San Antonio November 14-18 in an attempt to qualify for&nbsp;the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin."He's, I would say, very deserving of it," Schoonmaker said. "Ever since he's gotten into powerlifting, he's been very focused on that sport and still does it when it's out of season for Special Olympics.&nbsp;Phillips has competed in Special Olympics for close to 15 years. He started by competing in soccer, speed skating and track and field. But from an early age, he was drawn to powerlifting. Once he got a little older, he finally got his chance.He's been powerlifting regularly for the past seven years."I never quit doing it," Charlie said, "because it's...my life. It's a passion. It's like, anyone can do it."Schnoonmaker says Charlie's love for competition and lifting goes well beyond Special Olympics."He belongs to the United States Powerlifting Association," she said. "He competes along with other lifters. He doesn't just do Special Olympics in powerlifting. He still does flag football and basketball."Phillips says anyone can take up powerlifting if they wanted. Yet, he acknowledges that simply getting the opportunity to try out for Team USA required a lot of ups and downs."It's like a mountain," Charlie said. "Lots of ups and downs. It's very difficult, but after you compete for those first years, and your competition is complete, you just want to do more and that's what I'm doing now."All of that work has now led to a moment Charlie has dreamed about for years."I've been working so hard to achieve my goals," he said. "This is one of my dreams. Ever since I started Special Olympics, I told my parents, my siblings, I said, 'One day, I will go to a World Games.' And, I'm almost there."Schoonmaker has noticed an uncanny work ethic with Charlie when it comes to powerlifting. Every Monday, he sees coach J.P. Price at Strong Barbell Club in North Kansas City. He lifts at his home every Wednesday and Friday."During COVID, Charlie continued," she said. "He just never stopped."Charlie's drive to compete is ever present as well. In fact, he helped organize a powerlifting meet on Sunday, November 13 - the weekend before he leaves for San Antonio for the&nbsp;Team USA trials.With the help of Price and Liz Strain at&nbsp;Strong Barbell Club, lifters from both Missouri and Kansas Special Olympics came together last year for a 'Border War' meet, and it's expected to be bigger this year with more competitors.Phillips has not only forged a path for himself to compete and do what he loves, but his story and his drive is making that path possible for other Special Olympians also."He's opening more doors and introducing more people to Special Olympics as volunteers," Schoonmaker said. "Seeing them as athletes and seeing that they're serious just like the other athletes out there in powerlifting."<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Savannahs-Charlie-Phillips-preparing-for-Special-Olympics-Team-USA-powerlifting-trials-e1ohab3" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Savannah man preparing to compete at Special Olympics USA team trials

(AP) — Harold Castro singled in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning after tying it with a two-run single in the eighth in the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. 

Tucker Barnhart bunted pinch-runner Ryan Kreidler to third and Anthony Misiewicz (3-2) intentionally walked pinch-hitter Eric Haase. Riley Greene struck out, and the Royals decided to walk Javy Báez to pitch to Castro with the bases loaded. He hit a soft grounder up the middle to win it. 

In the top of the 10th, Alex Lange (6-4) retired Salvador Perez before getting Vinnie Pasquatino to bounce into an inning-ending double play.

The Royals take on the Tigers again Wednesday evening with first pitch at 5:40 central. Coverage begins at 5:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Harold Castro singled in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning after tying it with a two-run single in the eighth in the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Tucker Barnhart bunted pinch-runner Ryan Kreidler to third and Anthony Misiewicz (3-2) intentionally walked pinch-hitter Eric Haase. Riley Greene struck out, and the Royals decided to walk Javy Báez to pitch to Castro with the bases loaded. He hit a soft grounder up the middle to win it. In the top of the 10th, Alex Lange (6-4) retired Salvador Perez before getting Vinnie Pasquatino to bounce into an inning-ending double play.The Royals take on the Tigers again Wednesday evening with first pitch at 5:40 central. Coverage begins at 5:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Castro has 2 late singles, Tigers beat Royals 4-3 in 10

Volleyball Bishop LeBlond 3 East Buchanan 0 Lafayette 3 Maryville 1 St. Joseph Christian 3 Lathrop 0 Mid-Buchanan 3 Orrick 0 Falls City Sacred Heart @ Savannah - missing

Softball Bishop LeBlond 2 West Platte 1 Plattsburg 4 DeKalb 1 Winston 17 Stewartsville-Osborn 5 Northeast Nodaway @ East Buchanan - missing Mid-Buchanan @ Savannah - missing

Boys’ soccer Maur Hill 6 Benton 1 St. Joseph Central 3 North Kansas City 2 - OT

Girls’ golf The MEC meet took place Monday in Cameron. Maryville won the meet in dominant fashion with a team score of 365. Savannah was second with a 412. Maryville's Cailyn Auffert was the medalist with a score of 83, while Savannah’s Mollee Olszowka finished second with a 90.

Girls’ tennis Bishop LeBlond 8 Maryville 1 St. Joseph Central 6 Savannah 3 Benton 6 Trenton 3 Cross Country Mound City’s Keaton Zembles won the Rock Port Invitational with a time of 18:18. The LeBlond boys finished second as a team at the meet. Jonathan Eckstein medaled second.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostVolleyball Bishop LeBlond 3 East Buchanan 0 Lafayette 3 Maryville 1 St. Joseph Christian 3 Lathrop 0 Mid-Buchanan 3 Orrick 0 Falls City Sacred Heart @ Savannah - missingSoftball Bishop LeBlond 2 West Platte 1 Plattsburg 4 DeKalb 1 Winston 17 Stewartsville-Osborn 5 Northeast Nodaway @ East Buchanan - missing Mid-Buchanan @ Savannah - missingBoys’ soccer Maur Hill 6 Benton 1 St. Joseph Central 3 North Kansas City 2 - OTGirls’ golf The MEC meet took place Monday in Cameron. Maryville won the meet in dominant fashion with a team score of 365. Savannah was second with a 412. Maryville's Cailyn Auffert was the medalist with a score of 83, while Savannah’s Mollee Olszowka finished second with a 90.Girls’ tennis Bishop LeBlond 8 Maryville 1 St. Joseph Central 6 Savannah 3 Benton 6 Trenton 3 Cross Country Mound City’s Keaton Zembles won the Rock Port Invitational with a time of 18:18. The LeBlond boys finished second as a team at the meet. Jonathan Eckstein medaled second.

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area high school scoreboard - September 26, 2022

(AP) — Luis Castillo, fresh off signing a rich contract with Seattle, got chased as the Kansas City Royals erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning and a wild, 13-12 win that cost the Mariners a chance to move up in the AL wild-card standings. 

Mitch Haniger singled twice during an eight-run fifth for the Mariners, and they led 11-2 going into the bottom of the sixth. But Castillo struggled, and Michael Massey homered and drove in four runs during the Royals’ biggest inning since 2004. 

The Mariners stayed in the third wild-card spot, a half-game behind Tampa Bay. Seattle remained four games ahead of Baltimore for that last AL playoff slot. Castillo, an All-Star traded from Cincinnati to the Mariners in midseason, got a $108 million, five-year contract.

The Royals next take on the Tigers Tuesday evening with first pitch at 5:40 central. Coverage begins at 5:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Luis Castillo, fresh off signing a rich contract with Seattle, got chased as the Kansas City Royals erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning and a wild, 13-12 win that cost the Mariners a chance to move up in the AL wild-card standings. Mitch Haniger singled twice during an eight-run fifth for the Mariners, and they led 11-2 going into the bottom of the sixth. But Castillo struggled, and Michael Massey homered and drove in four runs during the Royals’ biggest inning since 2004. The Mariners stayed in the third wild-card spot, a half-game behind Tampa Bay. Seattle remained four games ahead of Baltimore for that last AL playoff slot. Castillo, an All-Star traded from Cincinnati to the Mariners in midseason, got a $108 million, five-year contract.The Royals next take on the Tigers Tuesday evening with first pitch at 5:40 central. Coverage begins at 5:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Castillo falters, M's blow 9-run lead; KC's 11-run 6th wins

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Ryan kept the faith Sunday.

As the 37-year-old quarterback looked around the huddle, he sensed his Indianapolis Colts teammates would find a way to make some big plays late. Eventually, with a little help from the Kansas City defense, they did.

Ryan capped a masterfully managed final drive by finding rookie Jelani Woods on a 12-yard touchdown pass with 24 seconds left for a 20-17 comeback win over the Chiefs Sunday. It was Ryan's first victory with the Colts — sealed by Rodney McLeod Jr.'s interception with 2 seconds to go.

“Sometimes you have a game where it’s just not right and you have to tighten things up, but you can't be uptight,” Ryan said, referring to last week's shutout loss at Jacksonville. “You have to be loose enough to believe we’re going to make these plays.”

While this one certainly wasn't pretty and, at times, was downright ugly, the Colts (1-1-1) still managed to snap a four-game winless streak that dated to last season's final two games. Indy looked listless in all four.

This time, the defense stymied Patrick Mahomes &amp; Co., giving up just a field goal in the second half and two touchdowns following turnovers in Colts territory. The offense, meanwhile, did just enough to take advantage of some uncharacteristic Chiefs miscues.

And when it mattered most, Ryan was at his best. He finished 27 of 37 for 222 yards despite getting sacked five times and losing two fumbles. And he found Woods twice for touchdowns. The first gave Indy its first lead of the season and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.colts.com/video/can-t-miss-play-matt-ryan-delivers-go-ahead-td-to-woods-with-under-0-30-remainin">the second one, wrestled away by Woods,</a>&nbsp;gave Indy the win.

“That’s the player we expect Jelani to be,” coach Frank Reich said. “He’s a big man and he’s fast. You could see his growth in the offseason and during training camp. He’s just continued to get better."

An unsportsmanlike conduct call on defensive tackle Chris Jones following a third-down sack extended Indy’s final drive with less than five minutes to play. Ryan wasn't sure what drew the penalty. Referee Shawn Smith later explained it was for abusive language.

Chiefs kicker Matt Ammendola missed an extra point in the first half and a 34-yard field goal just before Ryan led the decisive drive. Ammendola was replacing an injured Harrison Butker.

Plus there was a fake field goal that resulted in a turnover on downs.

Still, the Chiefs appeared to be in control after Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s 1-yard TD run and Travis Kelce’s 2-point conversion catch made it 14-10 late in the first half.

But after a third-quarter field goal gave the Chiefs a 17-13 lead, they didn’t score again and couldn’t stop the Colts on the final 16-play, 76-yard drive that took nearly 8 1/2 minutes.&nbsp;Mahomes then threw his first interception of the season.

“Whenever you’re playing a tough game like this one, you have to execute at a high level,” Mahomes said. "Our schedule gets no easier, so we have to get better quickly. If we don’t, the Ls are going to start piling up.”

EXCHANGING WORDS Mahomes wasn’t happy with the play-calling at the end of the first half and as the Chiefs walked off the field, he let offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy know about it.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/i/status/1574106345703292928">The two exchanged words</a>&nbsp;on the field before coach Andy Reid stepped between them.

“I wanted to go and try and score,” Mahomes said. “We were in a tough position and the smart thing was to go to halftime. I told him (Bieniemy) to let me have a chance at it and then he said, 'Let's just get back to the locker room and get something going for the second half.'”

INJURY REPORT Reid said there were no significant injuries Sunday, though right tackle Andrew Wylie and safety Bryan Cook both left the game briefly.

STAT PACK Mahomes fell to 13-3 in September while going 20 of 35 for 262 yards with one TD. He was also the Chiefs' top rusher with four carries for 26 yards. Kelce caught four passes for 58 yards and one TD in addition to the conversion catch.JuJu Smith-Schuster had five catches for 89 yards.

The Chiefs visit Tampa Bay to take on Tom Brady in a Super Bowl 55 rematch next Sunday night at 7:20 central. The game will be carried on KFEQ (680, 95.3) and Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.

The Bucs (2-1) lost to Green Bay 14-12 on Sunday.

St. Joseph PostINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Ryan kept the faith Sunday.As the 37-year-old quarterback looked around the huddle, he sensed his Indianapolis Colts teammates would find a way to make some big plays late. Eventually, with a little help from the Kansas City defense, they did.Ryan capped a masterfully managed final drive by finding rookie Jelani Woods on a 12-yard touchdown pass with 24 seconds left for a 20-17 comeback win over the Chiefs Sunday. It was Ryan's first victory with the Colts — sealed by Rodney McLeod Jr.'s interception with 2 seconds to go.“Sometimes you have a game where it’s just not right and you have to tighten things up, but you can't be uptight,” Ryan said, referring to last week's shutout loss at Jacksonville. “You have to be loose enough to believe we’re going to make these plays.”While this one certainly wasn't pretty and, at times, was downright ugly, the Colts (1-1-1) still managed to snap a four-game winless streak that dated to last season's final two games. Indy looked listless in all four.This time, the defense stymied Patrick Mahomes &amp; Co., giving up just a field goal in the second half and two touchdowns following turnovers in Colts territory. The offense, meanwhile, did just enough to take advantage of some uncharacteristic Chiefs miscues.And when it mattered most, Ryan was at his best. He finished 27 of 37 for 222 yards despite getting sacked five times and losing two fumbles. And he found Woods twice for touchdowns. The first gave Indy its first lead of the season and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.colts.com/video/can-t-miss-play-matt-ryan-delivers-go-ahead-td-to-woods-with-under-0-30-remainin">the second one, wrestled away by Woods,</a>&nbsp;gave Indy the win.“That’s the player we expect Jelani to be,” coach Frank Reich said. “He’s a big man and he’s fast. You could see his growth in the offseason and during training camp. He’s just continued to get better."The Chiefs (2-1) helped out, too.An unsportsmanlike conduct call on defensive tackle Chris Jones following a third-down sack extended Indy’s final drive with less than five minutes to play. Ryan wasn't sure what drew the penalty. Referee Shawn Smith later explained it was for abusive language.Chiefs kicker Matt Ammendola missed an extra point in the first half and a 34-yard field goal just before Ryan led the decisive drive. Ammendola was replacing an injured Harrison Butker.Plus there was a fake field goal that resulted in a turnover on downs.Still, the Chiefs appeared to be in control after Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s 1-yard TD run and Travis Kelce’s 2-point conversion catch made it 14-10 late in the first half.But after a third-quarter field goal gave the Chiefs a 17-13 lead, they didn’t score again and couldn’t stop the Colts on the final 16-play, 76-yard drive that took nearly 8 1/2 minutes.&nbsp;Mahomes then threw his first interception of the season.“Whenever you’re playing a tough game like this one, you have to execute at a high level,” Mahomes said. "Our schedule gets no easier, so we have to get better quickly. If we don’t, the Ls are going to start piling up.”EXCHANGING WORDS Mahomes wasn’t happy with the play-calling at the end of the first half and as the Chiefs walked off the field, he let offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy know about it.&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/i/status/1574106345703292928">The two exchanged words</a>&nbsp;on the field before coach Andy Reid stepped between them.“I wanted to go and try and score,” Mahomes said. “We were in a tough position and the smart thing was to go to halftime. I told him (Bieniemy) to let me have a chance at it and then he said, 'Let's just get back to the locker room and get something going for the second half.'”INJURY REPORT Reid said there were no significant injuries Sunday, though right tackle Andrew Wylie and safety Bryan Cook both left the game briefly.STAT PACK Mahomes fell to 13-3 in September while going 20 of 35 for 262 yards with one TD. He was also the Chiefs' top rusher with four carries for 26 yards. Kelce caught four passes for 58 yards and one TD in addition to the conversion catch.JuJu Smith-Schuster had five catches for 89 yards.The Chiefs visit Tampa Bay to take on Tom Brady in a Super Bowl 55 rematch next Sunday night at 7:20 central. The game will be carried on KFEQ (680, 95.3) and Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.The Bucs (2-1) lost to Green Bay 14-12 on Sunday.

Colts piece together late drive, beat mistake-ridden Chiefs Sunday

Missouri Western comes back but falls in overtime to Washburn

Despite efforts to erase a double digit deficit, the Missouri Western Griffons fell in overtime to the Washburn Ichabods 38-31 at Spratt Memorial Stadium.&nbsp;

Down 31-24 with just under five minutes left in regulation Sophomore quarterback Reagan Jones led Missouri Western 60 yards down the field where he found Junior wide receiver Cooper Burton for a 13 yard touchdown. Washburn would run off the last seconds of the clock to force overtime.&nbsp;

The Griffons would win the toss in overtime and opt to defend, but it only took&nbsp; one play for Washburn's Taylon Peters to run 25 yards untouched to score.&nbsp; Missouri Western struggled to move the ball in the overtime period but did convert a critical third down, before being unable to convert a fourth and seven to end the game.&nbsp;

Jones passed for 246 yards on the day going 20 of 34 through the air and setting a new career high in touchdowns with three.&nbsp; Jones also added 51 yards on the ground.&nbsp; Junior running back Jared Scott led the Griffons in carries, rushing 20 times for 65 yards, while Sophomore running back Jonas Bennett rushed just eight times for 76 yards and a touchdown.

Missouri Western is now 2-2 on the season and will head to Maryville on Saturday for the always anticipated rivalry matchup against Northwest Missouri State University.&nbsp; Coverage will begin with pregame at 12:30pm on KFEQ with kickoff set for 1:30pm

Northwest falls to former head coach Adam Dorrell on the road

The Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats dropped their first match of the season against Central Oklahoma on the road in Edmond, Oklahoma, falling to the Bronchos 23-14.

Central Oklahoma forced five Bearcat turnovers, including three interceptions from Sophomore quarterback Mike Hohensee, and did not trail at all in the game. In a rather dim game there were some bright spots for the Northwest defense as they held the Bronchos to only eight first downs, and held them to 0-of-12 on third down conversions.&nbsp;

Hohensee did manage to pass for 153 yards on the day and threw one touchdown, while Senior running back Jamar Moya rushed for 76 yards on the ground.&nbsp; Sophomore Running back Robert Rawie managed to find the endzone for the only other score of the game.&nbsp;

The Bearcats are now 3-1 on the season and will return back to Maryville next week for a rivalry matchup with the Missouri Western Griffons.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 1:30 pm and the game can be heard on 680AM/95.3FM KFEQ

Benedictine shows no mercy to Graceland on Family Weekend

The Benedictine Ravens earned a commanding win over Graceland University, winning 72-32 on Family Weekend in Atchison, Kansas.&nbsp;

The Ravens scored in the first three possessions of the game with all three phases contributing to the scores.&nbsp; The scoring started with a seven yard run by Rayshon Mills, which was set up by an interception. Following the second touchdown, a pass from Garrett Kettle, a blocked punt would set up another touchdown pass for Kettle, giving the Ravens an early 21-0 lead after only nine plays.

Kettle would go on to pass for 294 yards on the day going 12 of 16 with five touchdown passes.&nbsp; Mills only scored one touchdown on the day and ran for 59 yards. The Ravens defense forced four turnovers, all interceptions.

The Ravens are now 4-1 on the season and will wrap up the first half of the season on Saturday against Culver Stockton in the final Heart cross divisional game.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for noon in Canton, Missouri.

Kansas State bounces back from Tulane loss to upset Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez ran for 148 yards and four touchdowns, and the Wildcats stunned No. 6 Oklahoma 41-34. 

Martinez also passed for 234 yards and a score and Deuce Vaughn rushed for 116 yards for the Wildcats. 

It was Brent Venables' first loss as a head coach, and it came against his alma mater. Kansas State also beat Oklahoma in 2012, 2014, 2019 and 2020. 

Dillon Gabriel passed for 330 yards and four touchdowns and Eric Gray ran for 114 yards for the Sooners.

Kansas State is now 3-1 (1-0 Big 12) on the season and will matchup with Texas Tech, who is coming off an upset of their own over Texas, on Saturday in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 11am and will be broadcast on ESPN+

Jayhawks stay hot and win battle between two unbeaten teams

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalon Daniels accounted for five touchdowns to lead Kansas past Duke 35-27. 

Daniels had a 3-yard run to give the Jayhawks a 34-20 lead with 4:42 remaining. It is the first time since 2009 that the Jayhawks have started the season 4-0 (1-0 Big 12), and they completed their first undefeated nonconference schedule since 2013. 

Daniels went 19-of-23 passing for 324 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. He led the team in rushing with 83 yards and a score. 

The Jayhawks outgained Duke 529-463 in yards offense. Duke's Riley Leonard went 24-of-35 for 324 yards passing.

Kansas will look to improve to 5-0 as they welcome Iowa State to Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday.&nbsp; The game will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and is set to kick off at 2:30pm.

SEC opener filled with offensive struggles as Missouri falls to Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Cayden Bridges' recovered a fumble in the end zone to give Auburn a 17-14 overtime victory over Missouri in an SEC opener. 

Missouri running back Nathaniel Peat dropped the football before a potential game-winning touchdown, and Bridges landed on it to seal the victory for Auburn. Auburn kicker Anders Carlson hit a 39-yard field goal to give the hosts the lead in overtime. 

The two teams combined for 12 consecutive punts in the second half before Auburn running back Tank Bigsby was stopped on fourth-and-1 from the Missouri 30-yard line with 1:37 remaining. 

Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis missed a 26-yard field goal attempt at the end of regulation.

Missouri is now 2-2 (0-1 SEC) and will return home Saturday to welcome the defending National Champion Georgia Bulldogs to Columbia.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 6:30pm on the SEC Network.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664125531321.jpeg" alt="Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones dives over a defender in the Griffons 38-31 overtime loss against Washburn at Spratt Memorial Stadium/ Photo by Arianne Boma" />
 <figcaption>Missouri Western quarterback Reagan Jones dives over a defender in the Griffons 38-31 overtime loss against Washburn at Spratt Memorial Stadium/ Photo by Arianne Boma</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostMissouri Western comes back but falls in overtime to WashburnDespite efforts to erase a double digit deficit, the Missouri Western Griffons fell in overtime to the Washburn Ichabods 38-31 at Spratt Memorial Stadium.&nbsp;Down 31-24 with just under five minutes left in regulation Sophomore quarterback Reagan Jones led Missouri Western 60 yards down the field where he found Junior wide receiver Cooper Burton for a 13 yard touchdown. Washburn would run off the last seconds of the clock to force overtime.&nbsp;The Griffons would win the toss in overtime and opt to defend, but it only took&nbsp; one play for Washburn's Taylon Peters to run 25 yards untouched to score.&nbsp; Missouri Western struggled to move the ball in the overtime period but did convert a critical third down, before being unable to convert a fourth and seven to end the game.&nbsp;Jones passed for 246 yards on the day going 20 of 34 through the air and setting a new career high in touchdowns with three.&nbsp; Jones also added 51 yards on the ground.&nbsp; Junior running back Jared Scott led the Griffons in carries, rushing 20 times for 65 yards, while Sophomore running back Jonas Bennett rushed just eight times for 76 yards and a touchdown.Missouri Western is now 2-2 on the season and will head to Maryville on Saturday for the always anticipated rivalry matchup against Northwest Missouri State University.&nbsp; Coverage will begin with pregame at 12:30pm on KFEQ with kickoff set for 1:30pmNorthwest falls to former head coach Adam Dorrell on the roadThe Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats dropped their first match of the season against Central Oklahoma on the road in Edmond, Oklahoma, falling to the Bronchos 23-14.Central Oklahoma forced five Bearcat turnovers, including three interceptions from Sophomore quarterback Mike Hohensee, and did not trail at all in the game. In a rather dim game there were some bright spots for the Northwest defense as they held the Bronchos to only eight first downs, and held them to 0-of-12 on third down conversions.&nbsp;Hohensee did manage to pass for 153 yards on the day and threw one touchdown, while Senior running back Jamar Moya rushed for 76 yards on the ground.&nbsp; Sophomore Running back Robert Rawie managed to find the endzone for the only other score of the game.&nbsp;The Bearcats are now 3-1 on the season and will return back to Maryville next week for a rivalry matchup with the Missouri Western Griffons.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 1:30 pm and the game can be heard on 680AM/95.3FM KFEQBenedictine shows no mercy to Graceland on Family WeekendThe Benedictine Ravens earned a commanding win over Graceland University, winning 72-32 on Family Weekend in Atchison, Kansas.&nbsp;The Ravens scored in the first three possessions of the game with all three phases contributing to the scores.&nbsp; The scoring started with a seven yard run by Rayshon Mills, which was set up by an interception. Following the second touchdown, a pass from Garrett Kettle, a blocked punt would set up another touchdown pass for Kettle, giving the Ravens an early 21-0 lead after only nine plays.Kettle would go on to pass for 294 yards on the day going 12 of 16 with five touchdown passes.&nbsp; Mills only scored one touchdown on the day and ran for 59 yards. The Ravens defense forced four turnovers, all interceptions.The Ravens are now 4-1 on the season and will wrap up the first half of the season on Saturday against Culver Stockton in the final Heart cross divisional game.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for noon in Canton, Missouri.Kansas State bounces back from Tulane loss to upset OklahomaNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez ran for 148 yards and four touchdowns, and the Wildcats stunned No. 6 Oklahoma 41-34. Martinez also passed for 234 yards and a score and Deuce Vaughn rushed for 116 yards for the Wildcats. It was Brent Venables' first loss as a head coach, and it came against his alma mater. Kansas State also beat Oklahoma in 2012, 2014, 2019 and 2020. Dillon Gabriel passed for 330 yards and four touchdowns and Eric Gray ran for 114 yards for the Sooners.Kansas State is now 3-1 (1-0 Big 12) on the season and will matchup with Texas Tech, who is coming off an upset of their own over Texas, on Saturday in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 11am and will be broadcast on ESPN+Jayhawks stay hot and win battle between two unbeaten teamsLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalon Daniels accounted for five touchdowns to lead Kansas past Duke 35-27. Daniels had a 3-yard run to give the Jayhawks a 34-20 lead with 4:42 remaining. It is the first time since 2009 that the Jayhawks have started the season 4-0 (1-0 Big 12), and they completed their first undefeated nonconference schedule since 2013. Daniels went 19-of-23 passing for 324 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. He led the team in rushing with 83 yards and a score. The Jayhawks outgained Duke 529-463 in yards offense. Duke's Riley Leonard went 24-of-35 for 324 yards passing.Kansas will look to improve to 5-0 as they welcome Iowa State to Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday.&nbsp; The game will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and is set to kick off at 2:30pm.SEC opener filled with offensive struggles as Missouri falls to AuburnAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Cayden Bridges' recovered a fumble in the end zone to give Auburn a 17-14 overtime victory over Missouri in an SEC opener. Missouri running back Nathaniel Peat dropped the football before a potential game-winning touchdown, and Bridges landed on it to seal the victory for Auburn. Auburn kicker Anders Carlson hit a 39-yard field goal to give the hosts the lead in overtime. The two teams combined for 12 consecutive punts in the second half before Auburn running back Tank Bigsby was stopped on fourth-and-1 from the Missouri 30-yard line with 1:37 remaining. Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis missed a 26-yard field goal attempt at the end of regulation.Missouri is now 2-2 (0-1 SEC) and will return home Saturday to welcome the defending National Champion Georgia Bulldogs to Columbia.&nbsp; Kickoff is set for 6:30pm on the SEC Network.

CFB Roundup: MWSU falls in overtime, NWMSU loses, Wildcats upset Sooners

(AP) — Cal Raleigh homered and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. 

The Mariners have won two of three after dropping five of six as they try to hold off the Baltimore Orioles for the third and final wild-card spot. They closed to a half-game behind Tampa Bay, which lost to Toronto. With one out in the ninth, Jarred Kelenic and Jesse Winker singled ahead of Raleigh’s tiebreaking RBI double off Brad Keller (6-14). Raleigh had tied the score 5-5 as a pinch-hitter with his 25th homer, a two-run shot to start the sixth inning. 

Paul Sewald (5-4) earned the victory with two scoreless innings and Andres Munoz worked the ninth for his fourth save. The Royals snapped a season-high four-game win streak.

The Royals take on the Mariners again Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 central. Coverage begins at 12:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Cal Raleigh homered and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. The Mariners have won two of three after dropping five of six as they try to hold off the Baltimore Orioles for the third and final wild-card spot. They closed to a half-game behind Tampa Bay, which lost to Toronto. With one out in the ninth, Jarred Kelenic and Jesse Winker singled ahead of Raleigh’s tiebreaking RBI double off Brad Keller (6-14). Raleigh had tied the score 5-5 as a pinch-hitter with his 25th homer, a two-run shot to start the sixth inning. Paul Sewald (5-4) earned the victory with two scoreless innings and Andres Munoz worked the ninth for his fourth save. The Royals snapped a season-high four-game win streak.The Royals take on the Mariners again Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 central. Coverage begins at 12:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Raleigh has HR, 3 RBIs as Mariners beat Royals 6-5

(AP) — Brady Singer pitched seven strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 5-1 victory over Seattle, cutting the Mariners’ lead for the final AL wild-card spot to three games. 

Playing without All-Star rookie center fielder Julio Rodriguez, the Mariners lost for the sixth time in eight games. Rodriguez was placed on the 10-day IL with a lower back strain shortly before the game.

 With the Orioles’ 6-0 win over Houston, Seattle’s lead over Baltimore for the third wild-card spot shrank to three games. Both clubs have 12 games remaining in the regular season.

(AP) — Brady Singer pitched seven strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 5-1 victory over Seattle, cutting the Mariners’ lead for the final AL wild-card spot to three games. Playing without All-Star rookie center fielder Julio Rodriguez, the Mariners lost for the sixth time in eight games. Rodriguez was placed on the 10-day IL with a lower back strain shortly before the game. With the Orioles’ 6-0 win over Houston, Seattle’s lead over Baltimore for the third wild-card spot shrank to three games. Both clubs have 12 games remaining in the regular season.

Royals cut Mariners' lead for last AL wild card to 3 games

It's the first weekend of fall, and there were some big time area matchups in week 5 in Missouri and week 4 in Kansas.

Below is a list of all of the area results. Be sure to tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) from 10-11 p.m. every week of the regular season for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike for a full hour of scores and live interviews with area head coaches.

MEC Savannah 54 (5-0) Benton 22 (3-2) - FINAL. <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/3c6ac2e2-25b6-4c95-8f67-d4b8e9b58172">Full coverage here</a>. - Week 6: Benton @ Maryville - Week 6: Savannah home to Cameron

Sarcoxie 18 (5-0) Lafayette 7 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: Lafayette @ Chillicothe

Chillicothe 29 (3-2) #2 St. Pius X 20 (4-1) - FINAL - Week 6: Chillicothe home to Lafayette

#8 Maryville 49 (3-2) Cameron 0 (1-4) - FINAL - Week 6: Maryville home to Benton - Week 6: Cameron @ Savannah

#3 Archie 56 (5-0) Bishop LeBlond 28(2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: @ KC East Christian Academy (3-0)

KCI North Platte 45 (3-2) Plattsburg 6 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: North Platte home to Mid-Buchanan - Week 6: Plattsburg @ Lawson

#3 Mid-Buchanan 34 (5-0) Lathrop 7 (2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: Lathrop @ Hamilton - Week 6: Mid-Buchanan @ North Platte

#2 East Buchanan 45 (5-0) Hamilton 16 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: Hamilton home to Lathrop - Week 6: East Buchanan home to West Platte

Lawson 29 (2-3) West Platte 6 (2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: West Platte @ East Buchanan

GRC 11-man South Harrison 16 (1-4)&nbsp;Polo 8 (2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: Polo home to Trenton - Week 6: South Harrison @ Putnam County

#6 Gallatin 35 (5-0)&nbsp;Maysville 12 (3-2) - FINAL - Week 6: Gallatin @ Milan - Week 6: Maysville home to Princeton

Trenton 21 (5-0)&nbsp;Milan 7 (2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: Trenton @ Polo

GRC 8-man #1 North Andrew 86 (5-0)&nbsp;St. Joseph Christian 30 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: North Andrew home to Stanberry (StJosephPost.com broadcast) - Week 6: St. Joseph Christian home to Albany

Stanberry 84 (3-2)&nbsp;Pattonsburg 48 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: Stanberry @ North Andrew

#5 Worth County 42 (4-1)#8 King City 8 (3-2) - FINAL - Week 6: Worth County home to Knox County - Week 6: King City @ Rock Port

#4 Albany 36 (5-0)&nbsp;#2 Platte Valley 34 (4-1) - FINAL - Week 6: Platte Valley @ Southwest Livingston - Week 6: Albany @ St. Joseph Christian

275 Conference Nodaway Valley 46 (1-4) Mound City 12 (1-4) - FINAL - Week 6: Mound City home to East Atchison - Week 6: Nodaway Valley home to DeKalb

South Holt 64 (2-3) DeKalb 30 (1-4) - FINAL - Week 6: DeKalb @ Nodaway Valley - Week 6: South Holt home to Stewartsville-Osborn

Rock Port (3-1) @ #7 East Atchison (3-1) - Saturday 1 p.m. - Week 6: East Atchison @ Mound City - Week 6: Rock Port home to King City

Stewartsville-Osborn 64 (4-1)&nbsp;Southwest Livingston 6 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: Stewartsville-Osborn @ South Holt

Greater KC Suburban North Kansas City 53 (4-1) St. Joseph Central 14 (3-2) - FINAL - Week 6: Central @ Fort Osage

Northeast Kansas Atchison 63 (4-0)&nbsp;Schlagle 14 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Atchison @ Washington

Riverside 26 (2-2)&nbsp;Jackson Heights 12 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Riverside @ Onaga

Centralia 20 (4-0)&nbsp;Troy 19 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Troy home to Maur Hill Prep Mount Academy

Clay Center 61 (3-1)&nbsp;Hiawatha 0 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Hiawatha @ Concordia

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663998437200.jpeg" alt="Photo by Harry Loomis." />
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostIt's the first weekend of fall, and there were some big time area matchups in week 5 in Missouri and week 4 in Kansas.Below is a list of all of the area results. Be sure to tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) from 10-11 p.m. every week of the regular season for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike for a full hour of scores and live interviews with area head coaches.MEC Savannah 54 (5-0) Benton 22 (3-2) - FINAL. <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/3c6ac2e2-25b6-4c95-8f67-d4b8e9b58172">Full coverage here</a>. - Week 6: Benton @ Maryville - Week 6: Savannah home to CameronSarcoxie 18 (5-0) Lafayette 7 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: Lafayette @ ChillicotheChillicothe 29 (3-2) #2 St. Pius X 20 (4-1) - FINAL - Week 6: Chillicothe home to Lafayette#8 Maryville 49 (3-2) Cameron 0 (1-4) - FINAL - Week 6: Maryville home to Benton - Week 6: Cameron @ Savannah#3 Archie 56 (5-0) Bishop LeBlond 28(2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: @ KC East Christian Academy (3-0)KCI North Platte 45 (3-2) Plattsburg 6 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: North Platte home to Mid-Buchanan - Week 6: Plattsburg @ Lawson#3 Mid-Buchanan 34 (5-0) Lathrop 7 (2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: Lathrop @ Hamilton - Week 6: Mid-Buchanan @ North Platte#2 East Buchanan 45 (5-0) Hamilton 16 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: Hamilton home to Lathrop - Week 6: East Buchanan home to West PlatteLawson 29 (2-3) West Platte 6 (2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: West Platte @ East BuchananGRC 11-man South Harrison 16 (1-4)&nbsp;Polo 8 (2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: Polo home to Trenton - Week 6: South Harrison @ Putnam County#6 Gallatin 35 (5-0)&nbsp;Maysville 12 (3-2) - FINAL - Week 6: Gallatin @ Milan - Week 6: Maysville home to PrincetonTrenton 21 (5-0)&nbsp;Milan 7 (2-3) - FINAL - Week 6: Trenton @ PoloGRC 8-man #1 North Andrew 86 (5-0)&nbsp;St. Joseph Christian 30 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: North Andrew home to Stanberry (StJosephPost.com broadcast) - Week 6: St. Joseph Christian home to AlbanyStanberry 84 (3-2)&nbsp;Pattonsburg 48 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: Stanberry @ North Andrew#5 Worth County 42 (4-1)#8 King City 8 (3-2) - FINAL - Week 6: Worth County home to Knox County - Week 6: King City @ Rock Port#4 Albany 36 (5-0)&nbsp;#2 Platte Valley 34 (4-1) - FINAL - Week 6: Platte Valley @ Southwest Livingston - Week 6: Albany @ St. Joseph Christian275 Conference Nodaway Valley 46 (1-4) Mound City 12 (1-4) - FINAL - Week 6: Mound City home to East Atchison - Week 6: Nodaway Valley home to DeKalbSouth Holt 64 (2-3) DeKalb 30 (1-4) - FINAL - Week 6: DeKalb @ Nodaway Valley - Week 6: South Holt home to Stewartsville-OsbornRock Port (3-1) @ #7 East Atchison (3-1) - Saturday 1 p.m. - Week 6: East Atchison @ Mound City - Week 6: Rock Port home to King CityStewartsville-Osborn 64 (4-1)&nbsp;Southwest Livingston 6 (0-5) - FINAL - Week 6: Stewartsville-Osborn @ South HoltGreater KC Suburban North Kansas City 53 (4-1) St. Joseph Central 14 (3-2) - FINAL - Week 6: Central @ Fort OsageNortheast Kansas Atchison 63 (4-0)&nbsp;Schlagle 14 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Atchison @ WashingtonRiverside 26 (2-2)&nbsp;Jackson Heights 12 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Riverside @ OnagaCentralia 20 (4-0)&nbsp;Troy 19 (3-1) - FINAL - Week 5: Troy home to Maur Hill Prep Mount AcademyClay Center 61 (3-1)&nbsp;Hiawatha 0 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Hiawatha @ ConcordiaFrankfort 54 (1-3)&nbsp;Doniphan West 6 (1-3) - FINAL - Week 5: Doniphan West @ HanoverPleasant Ridge 36 (2-2)&nbsp;Maur Hill Prep Mount Academy 31 (2-2) - FINAL - Week 5: Maur Hill home to Troy

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