(AP) — Michael A. Taylor homered and drove in four runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the San Diego Padres 15-7. 

Salvador Perez also went deep for Kansas City, and Hunter Dozier had four of the Royals’ 18 hits. Nick Pratto drove in three runs, including a two-run double off Josh Hader during a six-run eighth. 

Kansas City had dropped the first two games of the series and 11 of 15 overall. Manny Machado homered twice and drove in four runs for San Diego, which had won four of six. Juan Soto also connected for his third homer with the Padres.

The Royals next take on the White Sox Tuesday evening with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Michael A. Taylor homered and drove in four runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the San Diego Padres 15-7. Salvador Perez also went deep for Kansas City, and Hunter Dozier had four of the Royals’ 18 hits. Nick Pratto drove in three runs, including a two-run double off Josh Hader during a six-run eighth. Kansas City had dropped the first two games of the series and 11 of 15 overall. Manny Machado homered twice and drove in four runs for San Diego, which had won four of six. Juan Soto also connected for his third homer with the Padres.The Royals next take on the White Sox Tuesday evening with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Taylor, Perez homer, Royals beat Machado, Padres 15-7

(AP) — Wil Myers hit a two-run homer against his former team, Yu Darvish recovered from a rocky start and the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3. 

After falling behind 3-0 in the first inning, the Padres took the lead in the third and held on. Myers connected in the second, and San Diego went ahead on RBI singles by Manny Machado and Brandon Drury an inning later. Darvish allowed three runs and five hits in seven innings. He struck out six and walked two. 

Nick Martinez got three outs for his sixth save. Kansas City scored three times in the first on Nick Pratto’s two-run double and an RBI single by Hunter Dozier.

The Royals take on the Padres 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) — Wil Myers hit a two-run homer against his former team, Yu Darvish recovered from a rocky start and the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3. After falling behind 3-0 in the first inning, the Padres took the lead in the third and held on. Myers connected in the second, and San Diego went ahead on RBI singles by Manny Machado and Brandon Drury an inning later. Darvish allowed three runs and five hits in seven innings. He struck out six and walked two. Nick Martinez got three outs for his sixth save. Kansas City scored three times in the first on Nick Pratto’s two-run double and an RBI single by Hunter Dozier.The Royals take on the Padres again Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 central. Coverage begins at 12:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Myers homers, Darvish finds groove as Padres top Royals 4-3

(AP) — Kim Ha-seong homered and drove in five runs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 13-5. 

Wil Myers and Jake Cronenworth also homered for San Diego in the franchise’s first trip to Kansas City since 2002. Myers finished with three hits and three RBIs, and José Azocar had a career-high four hits. Kim hit an RBI single in the sixth, a two-run double in San Diego’s four-run seventh and a two-run shot in the ninth. 

Robert Suarez got four outs for the win in relief of Joe Musgrove. Salvador Perez and Nick Pratto each had two hits and two RBIs for Kansas City, which had won two of three.

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

(AP) — Kim Ha-seong homered and drove in five runs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 13-5. Wil Myers and Jake Cronenworth also homered for San Diego in the franchise’s first trip to Kansas City since 2002. Myers finished with three hits and three RBIs, and José Azocar had a career-high four hits. Kim hit an RBI single in the sixth, a two-run double in San Diego’s four-run seventh and a two-run shot in the ninth. Robert Suarez got four outs for the win in relief of Joe Musgrove. Salvador Perez and Nick Pratto each had two hits and two RBIs for Kansas City, which had won two of three.The Royals take on the Padres again Saturday evening with first pitch at 6:10 central. Coverage begins at 5:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Kim, Myers lead Padres past Royals 13-5

Week 1 of high school football in Missouri is in the books. Below is a list of all of the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area scores!

Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10-11 p.m. for scores and interviews with area coaches!

MEC Lincoln College Prep 41 Cameron 0 - FINAL - Week 2: Cameron @ Southeast KC

Blair Oaks 54&nbsp;Maryville 42 - FINAL - Week 2: Maryville home to Harrisonville

Bishop LeBlond 66 Pattonsburg 44 - FINAL - Week 2: LeBlond home to North Andrew

Center (KC) 54 Lafayette 6 - FINAL - Week 2: Lafayette @ Pleasant Hill

Benton 49 Northeast KC 14 - FINAL. First time since 2011 that the Cardinals start 1-0. - Week 2: Benton home to Central

Savannah 47 California 34 - FINAL Week 2: Savannah home to East Buchanan

Chillicothe 42 Marshall 7 - FINAL - Week 2: Chillicothe @ Kirksville

KCI Gallatin 51 North Platte 16 - FINAL - Week 2: Gallatin home to Hamilton - Week 2: North Platte @ Maysville

Lafayette County 61&nbsp;Hamilton 23 - FINAL - Week 2: Hamilton @ Gallatin

Mid-Buchanan 49 Princeton 22 - FINAL - Week 2: Mid-Buchanan home to Holden

East Buchanan 48&nbsp;South Harrison 14 - FINAL - Week 2: East Buchanan @ Savannah - Week 2: South Harrison home to West Platte

Maysville 70 Plattsburg 6 - FINAL - Week 2: Maysville home to North Platte - Week 2: Plattsburg @ Polo

Polo 30 West Platte 26 - FINAL - Week 2: Polo home to Plattsburg - Week 2: West Platte @ South Harrison

Lathrop 39&nbsp;Lexington 0 - FINAL - Week 2: Lathrop @ Trenton

GRC 11-man Trenton 29 Brookfield 8 - FINAL - Week 2: Trenton home to Lathrop

GRC 8-man North Andrew 28 King City 14 - FINAL. <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/57fbea85-9ea9-4d8a-b30e-5c60c4ec0e51">Full coverage here</a>. - Week 2: King City home to DeKalb - Week 2: North Andrew @ LeBlond

St. Joseph Christian 14 Stanberry 8 - 2nd quarter - Game was stopped in second quarter due to lights issue. Game will resume on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. - Week 2: St. Joseph Christian home to Worth County - Week 2: Stanberry @ Albany

Albany 62 Rich Hill 8 - FINAL - Week 2: Albany home to Stanberry

275 Stewartsville-Osborn 26&nbsp;Nodaway Valley 6 - FINAL - Week 2: Stewartsville-Osborn @ Mound City - Week 2: Nodaway Valley home to East Atchison

East Atchison 58&nbsp;Southwest Livingston 0 - FINAL - Week 2: East Atchison @ Nodaway Valley

Rock Port 74 DeKalb 20 - FINAL - Week 2: DeKalb @ King City - Week 2: Rock Port @ Platte Valley

Platte Valley 52&nbsp;Mound City 28 - FINAL - Week 2: Platte Valley home to Rock Port - Week 2: Mound City home to Stewartsville-Osborn

Worth County 60 South Holt 12 - FINAL - Week 2: South Holt @ Southwest Livingston - Week 2: Worth County @ St. Joseph Christian

Greater KC Suburban St. Joseph Central 49 Ruskin 14 - FINAL - Week 2: Central @ Benton

Northeast Kansas Kansas high school football starts Sept. 2.

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

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostWeek 1 of high school football in Missouri is in the books. Below is a list of all of the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area scores!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10-11 p.m. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MEC Lincoln College Prep 41 Cameron 0 - FINAL - Week 2: Cameron @ Southeast KCBlair Oaks 54&nbsp;Maryville 42 - FINAL - Week 2: Maryville home to HarrisonvilleBishop LeBlond 66 Pattonsburg 44 - FINAL - Week 2: LeBlond home to North Andrew<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Chuck-Davis---Bishop-LeBlond-August-26--2022-e1n15c5" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Center (KC) 54 Lafayette 6 - FINAL - Week 2: Lafayette @ Pleasant HillBenton 49 Northeast KC 14 - FINAL. First time since 2011 that the Cardinals start 1-0. - Week 2: Benton home to Central<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Kevin-Keeton---Benton-August-26--2022-e1n15fa" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Savannah 47 California 34 - FINAL Week 2: Savannah home to East Buchanan<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Anthony-Hays---Savannah-August-26--2022-e1n15b0" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Chillicothe 42 Marshall 7 - FINAL - Week 2: Chillicothe @ KirksvilleKCI Gallatin 51 North Platte 16 - FINAL - Week 2: Gallatin home to Hamilton - Week 2: North Platte @ MaysvilleLafayette County 61&nbsp;Hamilton 23 - FINAL - Week 2: Hamilton @ GallatinMid-Buchanan 49 Princeton 22 - FINAL - Week 2: Mid-Buchanan home to HoldenEast Buchanan 48&nbsp;South Harrison 14 - FINAL - Week 2: East Buchanan @ Savannah - Week 2: South Harrison home to West Platte<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Dan-Ritter---East-Buchanan-August-26--2022-e1n15dv" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Maysville 70 Plattsburg 6 - FINAL - Week 2: Maysville home to North Platte - Week 2: Plattsburg @ Polo<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Chris-McMillen---Maysville-August-26--2022-e1n15bc" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Polo 30 West Platte 26 - FINAL - Week 2: Polo home to Plattsburg - Week 2: West Platte @ South HarrisonLathrop 39&nbsp;Lexington 0 - FINAL - Week 2: Lathrop @ TrentonGRC 11-man Trenton 29 Brookfield 8 - FINAL - Week 2: Trenton home to LathropGRC 8-man North Andrew 28 King City 14 - FINAL. <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/57fbea85-9ea9-4d8a-b30e-5c60c4ec0e51">Full coverage here</a>. - Week 2: King City home to DeKalb - Week 2: North Andrew @ LeBlond<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/North-Andrew-football-coach-Dwyane-Williams---8-26-22-e1n13dd" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>St. Joseph Christian 14 Stanberry 8 - 2nd quarter - Game was stopped in second quarter due to lights issue. Game will resume on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. - Week 2: St. Joseph Christian home to Worth County - Week 2: Stanberry @ AlbanyAlbany 62 Rich Hill 8 - FINAL - Week 2: Albany home to Stanberry275 Stewartsville-Osborn 26&nbsp;Nodaway Valley 6 - FINAL - Week 2: Stewartsville-Osborn @ Mound City - Week 2: Nodaway Valley home to East AtchisonEast Atchison 58&nbsp;Southwest Livingston 0 - FINAL - Week 2: East Atchison @ Nodaway ValleyRock Port 74 DeKalb 20 - FINAL - Week 2: DeKalb @ King City - Week 2: Rock Port @ Platte ValleyPlatte Valley 52&nbsp;Mound City 28 - FINAL - Week 2: Platte Valley home to Rock Port - Week 2: Mound City home to Stewartsville-OsbornWorth County 60 South Holt 12 - FINAL - Week 2: South Holt @ Southwest Livingston - Week 2: Worth County @ St. Joseph ChristianGreater KC Suburban St. Joseph Central 49 Ruskin 14 - FINAL - Week 2: Central @ Benton<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Regi-Trotter---St--Joseph-Central-8-26-22-e1n15ep" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Northeast Kansas Kansas high school football starts Sept. 2.You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

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

ROSENDALE - North Andrew scored the first touchdown of the game, got behind at halftime and then shut out King City 20-0 over the final two quarters to earn a 28-14 win over the Wildkats on Friday night at North Andrew High School.

North Andrew won the toss and deferred to the second half. Mattox Sybert kicked off the game with a short kick, which bounced off the helmet of a King City player and was recovered by the Cardinals.

Five plays later, senior back Hayden Ekcker scored on a 23-yard touchdown run. A successful two-point try made it 8-0 North Andrew with 9:50 left in the first quarter.

After each team exchanged a turnover, King City tied the game before the end of the first. Senior quarterback Zeke Fisher ran it in for a 15-yard score and a successful two-point conversion tied the game at 8-8 at the end of one quarter.

After a North Andrew punt late in the first, King City had the ball to start the second quarter and quickly found the end zone, as senior Ty Mooney found fellow senior Samuel Derks for a 15-yard touchdown pass.

The Wildkats' ensuing two-point try failed, but King City had its first lead at 14-8 with 10:27 left in the first half.

North Andrew threw an interception on its ensuing possession, and King City would have two possessions in the final seven minutes of the second quarter, but failed to score on either one.

North Andrew got the ball to start the second half and marched 51 yards on eight plays to tie the game on a six-yard touchdown run from sophomore quarterback Braxon Linville. A run by Jacob Chittum on the two-point try gave the Cardinals a 16-14 lead with 6:52 left in the third.

"I was really proud of our guys at halftime and the adjustments they made," North Andrew coach Dwyane Williams said, "and making sure we didn't turn the ball over. We ate a bunch of clock, we had the ball, they couldn't score."

King City had five possessions in the second half, and failed to achieve a first down on any of them. Unofficially, the Wildkats had just five total net yards in the second half.

"Defensively, I'm really proud of my guys," Williams continued. "They did a nice job of adjusting to (King City's) adjustments."

North Andrew salted the game away in the fourth quarter with a long drive that ended with a turnover-on-downs on 4th and goal at the one-yard line, but that pinned King City deep and the Wildkats turned it over on downs on their final two possessions.

After the first turnover-on-downs, North Andrew took over at the King City five-yard line, and senior Andrew Goff punched it in for a five-yard touchdown score.

He scored again just a few plays later from 19 yards out, and North Andrew led 28-14 with four minutes left.

Goff had his two touchdowns on 12 carries with 85 total yards. Ecker had a game-high 161 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown. Linville had a hard earned 35 yards on 27 carries and a touchdown as well.

Ty Mooney led King City with 72 all-purpose yards and a touchdown pass. Zeke Fisher rushed for 15 net yards on eight carries with a score. King City had two turnovers and was 0-for-6 on third down.

King City is home to DeKalb next Friday, while North Andrew hosts Bishop LeBlond. The Eagles beat Pattonsburg on the road Friday 66-44.

"We know LeBlond is going to give us all kinds of looks," Williams said. "They always do every year. We just have to make sure we stay on our path and do our job. They're explosive on offense and we have to make sure we tackle well in the open field."

<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/7a87af10-fa65-4ed0-a104-e643bcdeef7d">Full Friday scoreboard here.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661573691123.jpeg" alt="North Andrew's Hayden Ecker (24) breaks away on a run in the first half. Photo by Harry Loomis." />
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostROSENDALE - North Andrew scored the first touchdown of the game, got behind at halftime and then shut out King City 20-0 over the final two quarters to earn a 28-14 win over the Wildkats on Friday night at North Andrew High School.North Andrew won the toss and deferred to the second half. Mattox Sybert kicked off the game with a short kick, which bounced off the helmet of a King City player and was recovered by the Cardinals.Five plays later, senior back Hayden Ekcker scored on a 23-yard touchdown run. A successful two-point try made it 8-0 North Andrew with 9:50 left in the first quarter.After each team exchanged a turnover, King City tied the game before the end of the first. Senior quarterback Zeke Fisher ran it in for a 15-yard score and a successful two-point conversion tied the game at 8-8 at the end of one quarter.After a North Andrew punt late in the first, King City had the ball to start the second quarter and quickly found the end zone, as senior Ty Mooney found fellow senior Samuel Derks for a 15-yard touchdown pass.The Wildkats' ensuing two-point try failed, but King City had its first lead at 14-8 with 10:27 left in the first half.North Andrew threw an interception on its ensuing possession, and King City would have two possessions in the final seven minutes of the second quarter, but failed to score on either one.North Andrew got the ball to start the second half and marched 51 yards on eight plays to tie the game on a six-yard touchdown run from sophomore quarterback Braxon Linville. A run by Jacob Chittum on the two-point try gave the Cardinals a 16-14 lead with 6:52 left in the third."I was really proud of our guys at halftime and the adjustments they made," North Andrew coach Dwyane Williams said, "and making sure we didn't turn the ball over. We ate a bunch of clock, we had the ball, they couldn't score."King City had five possessions in the second half, and failed to achieve a first down on any of them. Unofficially, the Wildkats had just five total net yards in the second half."Defensively, I'm really proud of my guys," Williams continued. "They did a nice job of adjusting to (King City's) adjustments."North Andrew salted the game away in the fourth quarter with a long drive that ended with a turnover-on-downs on 4th and goal at the one-yard line, but that pinned King City deep and the Wildkats turned it over on downs on their final two possessions.After the first turnover-on-downs, North Andrew took over at the King City five-yard line, and senior Andrew Goff punched it in for a five-yard touchdown score.He scored again just a few plays later from 19 yards out, and North Andrew led 28-14 with four minutes left.Goff had his two touchdowns on 12 carries with 85 total yards. Ecker had a game-high 161 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown. Linville had a hard earned 35 yards on 27 carries and a touchdown as well.Ty Mooney led King City with 72 all-purpose yards and a touchdown pass. Zeke Fisher rushed for 15 net yards on eight carries with a score. King City had two turnovers and was 0-for-6 on third down.King City is home to DeKalb next Friday, while North Andrew hosts Bishop LeBlond. The Eagles beat Pattonsburg on the road Friday 66-44."We know LeBlond is going to give us all kinds of looks," Williams said. "They always do every year. We just have to make sure we stay on our path and do our job. They're explosive on offense and we have to make sure we tackle well in the open field."<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661576415573.jpeg" alt="Samuel Derks with a first-half TD catch. Photo by Harry Loomis." />
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 </figure><div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/North-Andrew-football-coach-Dwyane-Williams---8-26-22-e1n13dd" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Full broadcast<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/King-City--North-Andrew-football---8-26-22-e1n145n" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/7a87af10-fa65-4ed0-a104-e643bcdeef7d">Full Friday scoreboard here.</a>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

North Andrew shuts out King City the second half, leans on run game in win over Wildkats

The Chiefs and Packers rested most of their starters in their preseason finale Thursday night, which Kansas City won 17-10 behind two touchdown passes from Shane Buechele.

Jordan Love threw for 148 yards with an interception in his final work before Aaron Rodgers takes over for Green Bay for the regular season.

 The lasting memory from the game came early in the first quarter, when Patrick Mahomes lined up the Chiefs in a choir-style huddle favored by Len Dawson.

It was a tribute to the Hall of Fame quarterback, who died this week at the age of 87. Mahomes took a delay-of-game penalty and left the field without taking a snap in the game.

Buechele outplayed Chiefs backup Chad Henne, throwing for 166 yards with a pair of TD tosses to journeyman tight end Matt Bushman. Isaih Pacheco capped a strong rookie camp for Kansas City with 52 yards rushing, while veteran Ronald Jones ran for 43 yards in a last-ditch effort at securing a job.

Cornerback Trent McDuffie, one of the Kansas City's two first-round picks, was placed in the concussion protocol in the first quarter. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (concussion) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not play, though Reid hopes to have both of them available for Week 1.

Kansas City opens their season on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Arizona. Kickoff is set for 3:25 central. The game will be carried on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) and Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.

St. Joseph PostThe Chiefs and Packers rested most of their starters in their preseason finale Thursday night, which Kansas City won 17-10 behind two touchdown passes from Shane Buechele.Jordan Love threw for 148 yards with an interception in his final work before Aaron Rodgers takes over for Green Bay for the regular season. The lasting memory from the game came early in the first quarter, when Patrick Mahomes lined up the Chiefs in a choir-style huddle favored by Len Dawson.It was a tribute to the Hall of Fame quarterback, who died this week at the age of 87. Mahomes took a delay-of-game penalty and left the field without taking a snap in the game.Buechele outplayed Chiefs backup Chad Henne, throwing for 166 yards with a pair of TD tosses to journeyman tight end Matt Bushman. Isaih Pacheco capped a strong rookie camp for Kansas City with 52 yards rushing, while veteran Ronald Jones ran for 43 yards in a last-ditch effort at securing a job.Cornerback Trent McDuffie, one of the Kansas City's two first-round picks, was placed in the concussion protocol in the first quarter. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (concussion) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not play, though Reid hopes to have both of them available for Week 1.Kansas City opens their season on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Arizona. Kickoff is set for 3:25 central. The game will be carried on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) and Q Country 92.7 FM in St. Joseph.

Chiefs honor Len Dawson, beat Packers 17-10 in preseason finale Thursday

(AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. homered during a five-run rally in the seventh inning, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3. 

Arizona starter Zac Gallen extended his shutout streak to 27 1/3 innings, leaving after the sixth with a 1-0 lead. He gave up three hits, walked three and struck out six. 

The Royals broke loose in the seventh against the Arizona bullpen. Kansas City finished with seven hits, snapping an eight-game streak of six hits or less. Christian Walker hit his career-high 30th homer for Arizona, which has dropped four of five.

The Royals next take on the Padres Friday evening with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. homered during a five-run rally in the seventh inning, leading Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3. Arizona starter Zac Gallen extended his shutout streak to 27 1/3 innings, leaving after the sixth with a 1-0 lead. He gave up three hits, walked three and struck out six. The Royals broke loose in the seventh against the Arizona bullpen. Kansas City finished with seven hits, snapping an eight-game streak of six hits or less. Christian Walker hit his career-high 30th homer for Arizona, which has dropped four of five.The Royals next take on the Padres Friday evening with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Witt HR in late rally after Gallen exits, Royals beat Dbacks

(AP) — Christian Walker had three hits and his RBI double led to a three-run eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals, 7-3. 

Zach Davies allowed two hits in 5 2/3 innings, including Bobby Witt Jr.’s 17th homer. Joe Mantiply got the relief victory. Three Royals relievers allowed seven runs over the final four innings. Josh Staumont allowed four runs to take the loss.

 The Diamondbacks snapped a three-game losing streak. The Royals were outhit 13-5 and have gone a franchise-record eight consecutive games without more than six hits while losing seven of nine.

The Royals take on the Diamondbacks&nbsp; again Wednesday evening with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Christian Walker had three hits and his RBI double led to a three-run eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals, 7-3. Zach Davies allowed two hits in 5 2/3 innings, including Bobby Witt Jr.’s 17th homer. Joe Mantiply got the relief victory. Three Royals relievers allowed seven runs over the final four innings. Josh Staumont allowed four runs to take the loss. The Diamondbacks snapped a three-game losing streak. The Royals were outhit 13-5 and have gone a franchise-record eight consecutive games without more than six hits while losing seven of nine.The Royals take on the Diamondbacks&nbsp; again Wednesday evening with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Walker’s 3 hits lift Diamondbacks over slumping Royals, 7-3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, whose unmistakable swagger in helping the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title earned him the nickname “Lenny the Cool,” died Wednesday. He was 87.

Dawson's family announced his death in a statement through KMBC, the Kansas City-based television station where he starred in his second career as a broadcaster. No cause was given, though Dawson had been in declining health for years.

“With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson,” the family's statement read. “He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers.”

The MVP of the Chiefs’ victory over the Vikings in January 1970, Dawson had entered hospice care on Aug. 12.

“He loved Kansas City," his family said, "and no matter where his travels took him he could not wait to return home."

Dawson personified the Chiefs almost from the start, when the suave standout from Purdue lost out on starting jobs in Pittsburgh and Cleveland and landed with the nascent franchise, then located in Dallas. There, Dawson reunited with Hank Stram, who had been an assistant with the Boilermakers, and together they forever changed the franchise.

The coach and quarterback won the AFL championship together in 1962, their first year together, and became bona fide stars the following year, when club founder Lamar Hunt moved the team to Kansas City and rechristened it the Chiefs.

They proceeded to win two more AFL titles, one in 1966 when they lost to the Packers in the first Super Bowl, and the other in '69, when Dawson came back from an injury to help beat the Vikings at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.

“Looking back on my career, I’ve been blessed for what I had the opportunity to do,” Dawson said told The Associated Press in 2017, shortly after he announced his retirement from his second career as a Hall of Fame broadcaster.

“I could not have accomplished so much without my teammates and colleagues, and I’m grateful for each of them.”

Dawson always remained a beloved figure in Kansas City, even though he cut back on public appearances several years ago when his health began to fail him. But he always had time for fans, whether it be a photograph or signature, the latter often on an iconic black-and-white photo from halftime of that first Super Bowl: the exhausted quarterback, white uniform caked with mud, sitting on a folding chair with a cigarette in his mouth and a bottle of Fresca at his feet.

It perfectly captured a time and place. And it perfectly captured a man that embodied poise and self-assurance.

“Next to my father, few people have had a more lasting impact on the Kansas City Chiefs than Len Dawson,” Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said a few years ago. “Over the course of a legendary career, first as a player and later as a broadcaster, Len has been a part of every major moment in franchise history.”

Dawson was born June 20, 1935, the ninth of 11 children that filled the house of James and Annie Dawson in the blue-collar manufacturing town of Alliance, Ohio. He was a three-sport athlete at Alliance High School, setting records in both football and basketball, and turned his success on the gridiron into a scholarship offer from Purdue.

There, Dawson led the NCAA in passing efficiency as a sophomore while also playing defense and kicking, and he helped lead a memorable upset of Notre Dame during that 1954 season. By the end of his college career, Dawson had thrown for more than 3,000 yards, despite playing in an era that favored ground-and-pound football.

Dawson was chosen by the Steelers in the first round of the 1957 draft, but he wound up riding the bench behind Earl Morrall as a rookie and then failed to beat out Bobby Layne for he starting job the following season. The Steelers ultimately traded him to the Browns, where Dawson was unable to beat out Milt Plum for the job and was released.

One of the great disappointments of Dawson's career wound up being one of the best things to ever happen to him.

With newfound freedom to sign anywhere, Dawson jumped to the upstart AFL and the Texans, lured in part by the chance to play for one of his old coaches at Purdue. Stram was able to finally tap into his talent, helping Dawson to quickly become one of the league's prolific passers as the Texans went 11-3 and won the first of three championships.

The second came in 1966, when Dawson led the Chiefs to an 11-2-1 record and a 31-7 blowout of the Bills in the AFL title game. That earned the Chiefs the chance to face the powerhouse Green Bay Packers — and coach Vince Lombardi — in the inaugural Super Bowl, where Dawson threw for 210 yards and a touchdown in a 35-10 defeat.

It was the 1969 season that proved to be the most memorable of Dawson's career, though. He sustained a serious knee injury against the Patriots in Week 2, forcing him to miss the next five games, but went on a tear once he returned to the field. Dawson led the Chiefs to victories over the defending champion Jets and bitter rival Raiders to reach what would be the final Super Bowl before the AFL-NFL merger, where he threw for 142 yards and a score in a 23-7 triumph.

“It was overwhelming,” Dawson said afterward. “It’s just, you know how that relief comes with you know it’s over with, and we’ve been successful? That’s the feeling that I had when I came off the field.”

Dawson continued to play for six more seasons in Kansas City, setting many franchise records that stood until a youngster named Patrick Mahomes came along, before hanging up his helmet after the 1975 season.

Along the way, Dawson parlayed what began as a publicity stunt into a second career in broadcasting.

In 1966, then-Chiefs general manager Jack Steadman wanted to drum up support for the franchise in Kansas City and convinced Dawson to anchor a sports segment on the nightly news. His natural charisma and folksy style made Dawson a natural, he turned his attention to TV and radio on a full-time basis after his playing career had finished.

Dawson continued to work in local TV for several decades, adding game analysis for NBC from 1977-82 and hosting HBO's iconic “Inside the NFL” from 1977-2001. He also served more than three decades on the Chiefs' radio broadcast team.

After going into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1987, Dawson was inducted as a broadcaster in 2012.

“It’s been a true privilege and honor to have Len at the center of our broadcast team for the last 33 years,” said Dan Israel, the executive producer of the Chiefs’ radio network, upon his retirement a few years ago. “His contributions to not only this sport, but our industry, are incredibly profound.”

Dawson was married to his high school sweetheart, Jackie, from 1954 until her death in 1978, and together they had two children. His second wife, Linda, remained by his side even when Dawson was forced to enter hospice care.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Len Dawson U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joel Pfiester/Released, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, whose unmistakable swagger in helping the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title earned him the nickname “Lenny the Cool,” died Wednesday. He was 87.Dawson's family announced his death in a statement through KMBC, the Kansas City-based television station where he starred in his second career as a broadcaster. No cause was given, though Dawson had been in declining health for years.“With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson,” the family's statement read. “He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers.”The MVP of the Chiefs’ victory over the Vikings in January 1970, Dawson had entered hospice care on Aug. 12.“He loved Kansas City," his family said, "and no matter where his travels took him he could not wait to return home."Dawson personified the Chiefs almost from the start, when the suave standout from Purdue lost out on starting jobs in Pittsburgh and Cleveland and landed with the nascent franchise, then located in Dallas. There, Dawson reunited with Hank Stram, who had been an assistant with the Boilermakers, and together they forever changed the franchise.The coach and quarterback won the AFL championship together in 1962, their first year together, and became bona fide stars the following year, when club founder Lamar Hunt moved the team to Kansas City and rechristened it the Chiefs.They proceeded to win two more AFL titles, one in 1966 when they lost to the Packers in the first Super Bowl, and the other in '69, when Dawson came back from an injury to help beat the Vikings at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.“Looking back on my career, I’ve been blessed for what I had the opportunity to do,” Dawson said told The Associated Press in 2017, shortly after he announced his retirement from his second career as a Hall of Fame broadcaster.“I could not have accomplished so much without my teammates and colleagues, and I’m grateful for each of them.”Dawson always remained a beloved figure in Kansas City, even though he cut back on public appearances several years ago when his health began to fail him. But he always had time for fans, whether it be a photograph or signature, the latter often on an iconic black-and-white photo from halftime of that first Super Bowl: the exhausted quarterback, white uniform caked with mud, sitting on a folding chair with a cigarette in his mouth and a bottle of Fresca at his feet.It perfectly captured a time and place. And it perfectly captured a man that embodied poise and self-assurance.“Next to my father, few people have had a more lasting impact on the Kansas City Chiefs than Len Dawson,” Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said a few years ago. “Over the course of a legendary career, first as a player and later as a broadcaster, Len has been a part of every major moment in franchise history.”Dawson was born June 20, 1935, the ninth of 11 children that filled the house of James and Annie Dawson in the blue-collar manufacturing town of Alliance, Ohio. He was a three-sport athlete at Alliance High School, setting records in both football and basketball, and turned his success on the gridiron into a scholarship offer from Purdue.There, Dawson led the NCAA in passing efficiency as a sophomore while also playing defense and kicking, and he helped lead a memorable upset of Notre Dame during that 1954 season. By the end of his college career, Dawson had thrown for more than 3,000 yards, despite playing in an era that favored ground-and-pound football.Dawson was chosen by the Steelers in the first round of the 1957 draft, but he wound up riding the bench behind Earl Morrall as a rookie and then failed to beat out Bobby Layne for he starting job the following season. The Steelers ultimately traded him to the Browns, where Dawson was unable to beat out Milt Plum for the job and was released.One of the great disappointments of Dawson's career wound up being one of the best things to ever happen to him.With newfound freedom to sign anywhere, Dawson jumped to the upstart AFL and the Texans, lured in part by the chance to play for one of his old coaches at Purdue. Stram was able to finally tap into his talent, helping Dawson to quickly become one of the league's prolific passers as the Texans went 11-3 and won the first of three championships.The second came in 1966, when Dawson led the Chiefs to an 11-2-1 record and a 31-7 blowout of the Bills in the AFL title game. That earned the Chiefs the chance to face the powerhouse Green Bay Packers — and coach Vince Lombardi — in the inaugural Super Bowl, where Dawson threw for 210 yards and a touchdown in a 35-10 defeat.It was the 1969 season that proved to be the most memorable of Dawson's career, though. He sustained a serious knee injury against the Patriots in Week 2, forcing him to miss the next five games, but went on a tear once he returned to the field. Dawson led the Chiefs to victories over the defending champion Jets and bitter rival Raiders to reach what would be the final Super Bowl before the AFL-NFL merger, where he threw for 142 yards and a score in a 23-7 triumph.“It was overwhelming,” Dawson said afterward. “It’s just, you know how that relief comes with you know it’s over with, and we’ve been successful? That’s the feeling that I had when I came off the field.”Dawson continued to play for six more seasons in Kansas City, setting many franchise records that stood until a youngster named Patrick Mahomes came along, before hanging up his helmet after the 1975 season.Along the way, Dawson parlayed what began as a publicity stunt into a second career in broadcasting.In 1966, then-Chiefs general manager Jack Steadman wanted to drum up support for the franchise in Kansas City and convinced Dawson to anchor a sports segment on the nightly news. His natural charisma and folksy style made Dawson a natural, he turned his attention to TV and radio on a full-time basis after his playing career had finished.Dawson continued to work in local TV for several decades, adding game analysis for NBC from 1977-82 and hosting HBO's iconic “Inside the NFL” from 1977-2001. He also served more than three decades on the Chiefs' radio broadcast team.After going into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1987, Dawson was inducted as a broadcaster in 2012.“It’s been a true privilege and honor to have Len at the center of our broadcast team for the last 33 years,” said Dan Israel, the executive producer of the Chiefs’ radio network, upon his retirement a few years ago. “His contributions to not only this sport, but our industry, are incredibly profound.”Dawson was married to his high school sweetheart, Jackie, from 1954 until her death in 1978, and together they had two children. His second wife, Linda, remained by his side even when Dawson was forced to enter hospice care.

Longtime broadcaster, Chiefs star Len Dawson dead at 87

In Lauryn Doolan's first year as Benton's head volleyball coach in 2021, the Cardinals tied twice and lost a match in the city jamboree played at the Looney Indoor Sports Complex last August.

The Cardinals didn't lose a single set Tuesday, earning sweeps over Central, Bishop LeBlond and Lafayette at the city volleyball jamboree at the Central High School Coliseum.

"I could not be more proud of my girls," Doolan said. "I gave them a challenge. They were supposed to come in here and give me 100% effort the entire time. They did just that. I wanted them to be the most scrappy team out on the court, and they did just that. Could not be more proud of my girls. Every single one of them."

The Cardinals sealed their sweep with a 15-13, 15-11 win over Lafayette in the fifth match of the night. Junior Hollie Peters led her team in that final match with four kills, including a gigantic swing down the middle that ended in a kill and ultimately ended the match.

"I feel like we did really good," Peters said. "We were missing some important players, but we really pulled it together, and I feel like we blew it out."

Match 1 - LeBlond 1 Lafayette 1 (15-10 LB, 15-13 Lafayette)

One of the standouts from Tuesday was LeBlond freshman Rilynn Conard. She had a match-high six kills in the first contest. Senior Jazlyn King led Lafayette in the first match with three total kills.

Match 2 - Benton 2 Central 0 (18-16, 16-14)

Central had set point in the first set, leading Benton 14-13, but the Cardinals fought off the Indians and forced a couple of ties before finally winning the first set. Benton got off to a 9-2 start in that first set as well.

Set two was just as competitive, but Peters came alive for Benton with five kills in the second set and six total to lead Benton to their first victory of the night.

"I feel like this team is going to do great things, honestly," Peters said. "With the chemistry we have, we are such a great team together and we are just going to do great things."

Central's Katie Miller was a force in the middle all night Tuesday. She had three kills and four blocks in the first match alone.

Match 3 - Benton 2 LeBlond 0 (15-12, 15-13)

Benton took the lead early in set one, and never looked back. Set two was a bit tougher, as LeBlond built a 9-4 lead early, but a 6-0 run by the Cardinals gave them a lead, and that's all Benton would need to eventually complete their second sweep of the night.

Sophomore Andrea Simmons had a team-best three kills. Sadie Ward led LeBlond with four kills. Rilynn Conard had three kills and an ace in the match for the Eagles as well.

Match 4 - Central 2 Lafayette 0 (15-7, 15-13)

The first set was disastrous for the Irish, as the Indians started on a 7-2 run and never looked back. The second was a lot more competitive, but Central held the lead for most of the time and hung on to complete the sweep.

Katie Miller, Gabbie Chapman and Taylor Eiman each had three kills in the win. Miller had a pair of blocks as well for the Indians.

Match 5 - Benton 2 Lafayette 0 (15-13, 15-11)

The first set was rocky all around, with attack and service errors to go around for both teams. The Cardinals communicated a bit better on offense in the second set, and fended off the Irish to complete the sweep.

Andrea Simmons had three more kills for Benton, while Honor Mannings had three kills for Lafayette.

"If we can show our power just like Hollie and Andrea did at the end there, we can be so powerful," coach Doolan said.

Match 6 - Central 1 LeBlond 1 (LB 15-9, Central 15-12)

LeBlond cruised in the first set, but the Indians fired back in the second, getting off to a 7-2 start and fending off a late charge from the Eagles.

Central's McKenzie Brandhorst was impressive with four total kills in the final match. Katie Miller had two kills and an ace serve. Rilynn Conard logged three more kills for LeBlond.

Central is under new leadership this year, with former Northwest Missouri State volleyball player and former Maryville head coach Miranda Mizera being hired as the Indians' head coach this past summer.

With a tie, a loss and a win in her first city jamboree, Mizera was glad that her team got such great experience in a raucous&nbsp; environment on their home floor.

"There was electricity in the gym," she said. "It was good for us to experience that early on in the season so when it comes to postseason, when we're getting up against some intense games, we have some experience with that pressure on us."

Benton opens the season Saturday in the East Atchison tournament, Central is at Excelsior Springs next Tuesday, Lafayette is at Excelsior Springs next Thursday and LeBlond hosts Rock Port next Monday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661308733631.jpeg" alt="Benton celebrates after they beat Lafayette 15-13 and 15-11 to complete their sweep in the St. Joseph city volleyball jamboree at Central High School Tuesday. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Benton celebrates after they beat Lafayette 15-13 and 15-11 to complete their sweep in the St. Joseph city volleyball jamboree at Central High School Tuesday. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostIn Lauryn Doolan's first year as Benton's head volleyball coach in 2021, the Cardinals tied twice and lost a match in the city jamboree played at the Looney Indoor Sports Complex last August.What a difference a year makes.The Cardinals didn't lose a single set Tuesday, earning sweeps over Central, Bishop LeBlond and Lafayette at the city volleyball jamboree at the Central High School Coliseum."I could not be more proud of my girls," Doolan said. "I gave them a challenge. They were supposed to come in here and give me 100% effort the entire time. They did just that. I wanted them to be the most scrappy team out on the court, and they did just that. Could not be more proud of my girls. Every single one of them."The Cardinals sealed their sweep with a 15-13, 15-11 win over Lafayette in the fifth match of the night. Junior Hollie Peters led her team in that final match with four kills, including a gigantic swing down the middle that ended in a kill and ultimately ended the match."I feel like we did really good," Peters said. "We were missing some important players, but we really pulled it together, and I feel like we blew it out."Match 1 - LeBlond 1 Lafayette 1 (15-10 LB, 15-13 Lafayette)One of the standouts from Tuesday was LeBlond freshman Rilynn Conard. She had a match-high six kills in the first contest. Senior Jazlyn King led Lafayette in the first match with three total kills.Match 2 - Benton 2 Central 0 (18-16, 16-14)Central had set point in the first set, leading Benton 14-13, but the Cardinals fought off the Indians and forced a couple of ties before finally winning the first set. Benton got off to a 9-2 start in that first set as well.Set two was just as competitive, but Peters came alive for Benton with five kills in the second set and six total to lead Benton to their first victory of the night."I feel like this team is going to do great things, honestly," Peters said. "With the chemistry we have, we are such a great team together and we are just going to do great things."Central's Katie Miller was a force in the middle all night Tuesday. She had three kills and four blocks in the first match alone.Match 3 - Benton 2 LeBlond 0 (15-12, 15-13)Benton took the lead early in set one, and never looked back. Set two was a bit tougher, as LeBlond built a 9-4 lead early, but a 6-0 run by the Cardinals gave them a lead, and that's all Benton would need to eventually complete their second sweep of the night.Sophomore Andrea Simmons had a team-best three kills. Sadie Ward led LeBlond with four kills. Rilynn Conard had three kills and an ace in the match for the Eagles as well.Match 4 - Central 2 Lafayette 0 (15-7, 15-13)The first set was disastrous for the Irish, as the Indians started on a 7-2 run and never looked back. The second was a lot more competitive, but Central held the lead for most of the time and hung on to complete the sweep.Katie Miller, Gabbie Chapman and Taylor Eiman each had three kills in the win. Miller had a pair of blocks as well for the Indians.Match 5 - Benton 2 Lafayette 0 (15-13, 15-11)The first set was rocky all around, with attack and service errors to go around for both teams. The Cardinals communicated a bit better on offense in the second set, and fended off the Irish to complete the sweep.Andrea Simmons had three more kills for Benton, while Honor Mannings had three kills for Lafayette."If we can show our power just like Hollie and Andrea did at the end there, we can be so powerful," coach Doolan said.Match 6 - Central 1 LeBlond 1 (LB 15-9, Central 15-12)LeBlond cruised in the first set, but the Indians fired back in the second, getting off to a 7-2 start and fending off a late charge from the Eagles.Central's McKenzie Brandhorst was impressive with four total kills in the final match. Katie Miller had two kills and an ace serve. Rilynn Conard logged three more kills for LeBlond.Central is under new leadership this year, with former Northwest Missouri State volleyball player and former Maryville head coach Miranda Mizera being hired as the Indians' head coach this past summer.With a tie, a loss and a win in her first city jamboree, Mizera was glad that her team got such great experience in a raucous&nbsp; environment on their home floor."There was electricity in the gym," she said. "It was good for us to experience that early on in the season so when it comes to postseason, when we're getting up against some intense games, we have some experience with that pressure on us."Benton opens the season Saturday in the East Atchison tournament, Central is at Excelsior Springs next Tuesday, Lafayette is at Excelsior Springs next Thursday and LeBlond hosts Rock Port next Monday.<figure>
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Benton sweeps volleyball jamboree at Central High School Tuesday

FAUCETT - Mid-Buchanan football has shown the innate ability to reload and have success year-after-year.

The Dragons have had four nine-plus win seasons in a row, including three district titles and a state runner-up finish in 2020.

Entering 2022, they have another talented senior class to replace from last season.

Mid-Buchanan coach Aaron Fritz says the last couple weeks have been important for the under classmen to show their strengths.

"We kind of have the same thing with this group," Fritz said. "A bunch of these guys played, but they didn't play the amount of reps the older guys did. So, we'll have guys step in, step up and see what they can do, too."

Mid-Buchanan lost its starting quarterback, two of their top three rushers and receivers, and two of their top four tacklers from 2021.

But, this is nothing new. The Dragons lost about 7-8 starters from a team that was state runners-up in 2020, and they stepped up to the challenge in 2021 and went 10-1, winning their first 10 games before falling to eventual state champion East Buchanan in district semifinals.

The Dragons lost about six total starters from last year, and are looking to plug those gaps again.

Lead returning rusher and senior Xavier Arumbula gives credit to the coaching staff for getting the Dragons ready to be successful each year.

"Yeah we have really great coaching," he said. "People just step up and play the position they need to play for us to win. Everyone keeps stepping up and they're going to keep doing it even after we leave."

Arumbula is the lead candidate to replace the graduated Rawlins Brant quarterback. He piled up 654 yards rushing while averaging 7.8 yards per carry and eight touchdowns last season.

While there were still many positives from last year, Fritz says his team is always trying to be better.

"They know that they need to be better if they want to make that big time play and big time game," he said. "We didn't get to that point last year. It's been awhile, and they don't want to let that happen again."

One leader back on the defensive side is senior linebacker Wade Stanton - a two-time state champion in wrestling and the team leader in tackles for loss last season with 21 total.

He says playing for Coach Fritz the last several years has been a rewarding experience, and he hopes to end his high school football career the right way.

"It's just been great," Stanton said. "It's been an amazing program and it's been great to have him as a coach and to have him as a part of this family."

Ben Pugh, Zach Kelly, Clancey Woodward and Jackson Wahlgren are other key returners on defense. Woodward contributed on offense and special teams as well, including 102 kick return yards - second most on the team in 2021.

Mid-Buchanan opens their season on the road this Friday at Princeton. They come home to host Holden the following week.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostFAUCETT - Mid-Buchanan football has shown the innate ability to reload and have success year-after-year.The Dragons have had four nine-plus win seasons in a row, including three district titles and a state runner-up finish in 2020.Entering 2022, they have another talented senior class to replace from last season.Mid-Buchanan coach Aaron Fritz says the last couple weeks have been important for the under classmen to show their strengths."We kind of have the same thing with this group," Fritz said. "A bunch of these guys played, but they didn't play the amount of reps the older guys did. So, we'll have guys step in, step up and see what they can do, too."Mid-Buchanan lost its starting quarterback, two of their top three rushers and receivers, and two of their top four tacklers from 2021.But, this is nothing new. The Dragons lost about 7-8 starters from a team that was state runners-up in 2020, and they stepped up to the challenge in 2021 and went 10-1, winning their first 10 games before falling to eventual state champion East Buchanan in district semifinals.The Dragons lost about six total starters from last year, and are looking to plug those gaps again.Lead returning rusher and senior Xavier Arumbula gives credit to the coaching staff for getting the Dragons ready to be successful each year."Yeah we have really great coaching," he said. "People just step up and play the position they need to play for us to win. Everyone keeps stepping up and they're going to keep doing it even after we leave."Arumbula is the lead candidate to replace the graduated Rawlins Brant quarterback. He piled up 654 yards rushing while averaging 7.8 yards per carry and eight touchdowns last season.While there were still many positives from last year, Fritz says his team is always trying to be better."They know that they need to be better if they want to make that big time play and big time game," he said. "We didn't get to that point last year. It's been awhile, and they don't want to let that happen again."One leader back on the defensive side is senior linebacker Wade Stanton - a two-time state champion in wrestling and the team leader in tackles for loss last season with 21 total.He says playing for Coach Fritz the last several years has been a rewarding experience, and he hopes to end his high school football career the right way."It's just been great," Stanton said. "It's been an amazing program and it's been great to have him as a coach and to have him as a part of this family."Ben Pugh, Zach Kelly, Clancey Woodward and Jackson Wahlgren are other key returners on defense. Woodward contributed on offense and special teams as well, including 102 kick return yards - second most on the team in 2021.Mid-Buchanan opens their season on the road this Friday at Princeton. They come home to host Holden the following week.<figure>
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(AP) — Drew Waters drew a bases-loaded walk to break an eighth-inning tie in his major league debut, boosting the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox in a game rescheduled because of the lockout in April. 

Joe Kelly, the seventh of eight White Sox pitchers, hit a pair of batters to start the inning. Ryan O’Hearn singled, and Waters drew a five-pitch walk with one out to break a 4-all tie. 

The White Sox rallied from a four-run deficit after their starter, Michael Kopech, exited the game having faced just four hitters. The team said he departed with left knee soreness.

The Royals next take on the Diamondbacks Tuesday evening with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Drew Waters drew a bases-loaded walk to break an eighth-inning tie in his major league debut, boosting the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox in a game rescheduled because of the lockout in April. Joe Kelly, the seventh of eight White Sox pitchers, hit a pair of batters to start the inning. Ryan O’Hearn singled, and Waters drew a five-pitch walk with one out to break a 4-all tie. The White Sox rallied from a four-run deficit after their starter, Michael Kopech, exited the game having faced just four hitters. The team said he departed with left knee soreness.The Royals next take on the Diamondbacks Tuesday evening with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage begins at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Waters breaks tie with walk, Royals beat White Sox 6-4

(AP) — Harold Ramirez had three hits and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2. 

Ramirez has a hit in all five games since returning Tuesday from a broken right thumb and is hitting .337 durng a resurgent season. The Rays have won seven of nine, and held opponents to three runs or fewer in eight of their last nine games. 

Kansas City right-hander Zack Greinke was lifted due to forearm cramping after allowing two runs and five hits over four innings. The 38-year old was checked by a trainer with Jose Siri batting with two outs in the fourth but stayed in the game.

The Royals next take on the White Sox Monday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 central on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Harold Ramirez had three hits and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2. Ramirez has a hit in all five games since returning Tuesday from a broken right thumb and is hitting .337 durng a resurgent season. The Rays have won seven of nine, and held opponents to three runs or fewer in eight of their last nine games. Kansas City right-hander Zack Greinke was lifted due to forearm cramping after allowing two runs and five hits over four innings. The 38-year old was checked by a trainer with Jose Siri batting with two outs in the fourth but stayed in the game.The Royals next take on the White Sox Monday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 central on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Ramirez has 3 hits, drives in 2 as Rays beat Royals 3-2

(AP) — Drew Rasmussen took a no-hitter into the sixth inning in his first start since making a serious perfect game bid and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2. 

Rasmussen, who lost his perfect game last Sunday when Baltimore’s Jorge Mateo opened the ninth with a double, walked MJ Melendez leading off the first. 

Melendez got the Royals' first hit when he lined a single into center past Rasmussen with one out in the sixth. Bobby Witt doubled before Ramussen’s final batter, Salvador Perez, hit a sacrifice fly. Rasmussen gave up two runs, two hits and one walk along with eight strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.

The Royals take on the Rays again Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 12:40 central. Coverage begins at 12:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Drew Rasmussen took a no-hitter into the sixth inning in his first start since making a serious perfect game bid and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2. Rasmussen, who lost his perfect game last Sunday when Baltimore’s Jorge Mateo opened the ninth with a double, walked MJ Melendez leading off the first. Melendez got the Royals' first hit when he lined a single into center past Rasmussen with one out in the sixth. Bobby Witt doubled before Ramussen’s final batter, Salvador Perez, hit a sacrifice fly. Rasmussen gave up two runs, two hits and one walk along with eight strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.The Royals take on the Rays again Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 12:40 central. Coverage begins at 12:00 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Rasmussen no-hit try into 6th after near-gem, Rays top KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes led two similar touchdown drives and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Washington Commanders 24-14 in a preseason game. 

The first one was a 12-play, 87-yard drive in 5:28, capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jody Fortson. The second was a 12-play, 82-yard drive that took 5:25 and was capped by a 7-yard touchdown to, yet again, Fortson. 

Mahomes finished 12 of 19 for 162 yards. Justin Watson continued to make his case for a spot on the final 53 man roster, hauling in two big passes from Mahomes for 53 yards.&nbsp; To go with his two touchdown catches, Fortson also hauled in two more passes to go four catches for 19 yards

After missing the final two training camp practices in St. Joseph wide receivers JuJu Smith Schuster and Mecole Hardman, defensive tackle Chris Jones, and tight end Blake Bell were inactive for the game.&nbsp; The Chiefs also saw cornerback Rashad Fenton leave the game with a groin injury.

The Chiefs have one final preseason game on Thursday when they host the Green Bay Packers.&nbsp; Pregame will be at 6:oo pm and kickoff at 7:00pm on 680/95.3 KFEQ and Q-Country 92.7.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes led two similar touchdown drives and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Washington Commanders 24-14 in a preseason game. The first one was a 12-play, 87-yard drive in 5:28, capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jody Fortson. The second was a 12-play, 82-yard drive that took 5:25 and was capped by a 7-yard touchdown to, yet again, Fortson. Mahomes finished 12 of 19 for 162 yards. Justin Watson continued to make his case for a spot on the final 53 man roster, hauling in two big passes from Mahomes for 53 yards.&nbsp; To go with his two touchdown catches, Fortson also hauled in two more passes to go four catches for 19 yardsAfter missing the final two training camp practices in St. Joseph wide receivers JuJu Smith Schuster and Mecole Hardman, defensive tackle Chris Jones, and tight end Blake Bell were inactive for the game.&nbsp; The Chiefs also saw cornerback Rashad Fenton leave the game with a groin injury.The Chiefs have one final preseason game on Thursday when they host the Green Bay Packers.&nbsp; Pregame will be at 6:oo pm and kickoff at 7:00pm on 680/95.3 KFEQ and Q-Country 92.7.

Big drives from Mahomes finish in touchdowns, Chiefs beat Commanders 24-14

(AP) — Michael Massey’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning lifted Kansas City to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, ending the Royals’ four-game skid. 

Massey drove in automatic runner Michael A. Taylor, who had moved up to third on a groundball. Scott Barlow got the win in relief with help from catcher Salvador Perez, who threw out Roman Quinn on an attempted steal of third in the 10th.

 Jalen Beeks took the loss for the Rays, who have won five of seven and are in position for an AL wild card.

The Royals take on the Rays again Saturday afternoon with first pitch at 3:10 central. Coverage begins at 2:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Michael Massey’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning lifted Kansas City to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, ending the Royals’ four-game skid. Massey drove in automatic runner Michael A. Taylor, who had moved up to third on a groundball. Scott Barlow got the win in relief with help from catcher Salvador Perez, who threw out Roman Quinn on an attempted steal of third in the 10th. Jalen Beeks took the loss for the Rays, who have won five of seven and are in position for an AL wild card.The Royals take on the Rays again Saturday afternoon with first pitch at 3:10 central. Coverage begins at 2:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.