Homecoming night in Neodesha saw two exciting games; the Neodesha girls defeated Caney 49-34, while the Caney boys won 62-58. 
 Elyn Washburn, Myra Denny and Sarah Martinez led the Lady Pups with seven points apiece. They fall to 10-2 on the season and 1-2 in the Tri-Valley. Neodesha outscored Caney 20-10 in the 4th quarter to seal their victory. 
 In the nightcap, free throws by Layne Denny and Colt Hightower helped give Caney a two possession game with around five seconds left to improve to 9-3 on the season. 
 Payton Darden led the Bullpups with 17 points. Braydon Messner added eleven, while Ben Matthews scored ten. 
 Colt Hightower played with three fouls for the entire 2nd half, scoring seven of his nine points in the final sixteen minutes. 
 The Bullpups will be back in action Tuesday night as they travel to Bluestem. 
 

The Spartans of Cedarvale/Dexter earn a narrow 58-55 win over Sedan in the High School Game of the Week.

The Spartans opened the game on a 10-3 run, before Sedan took the lead in the 2nd quarter.

Sedan came up just short in the end, thanks to clutch free throws from Marco Noguero-Robles and Royce Potter.

Cedarvale/Dexter improves to 9-5 with the win, while Sedan falls to 5-8.

The historical season for the Field Kindley girls basketball team continues as they move into the Top 10 for 4A girls basketball.

The new rankings from Kansas Pregame has made tonight's Homecoming matchup against Labette County a top 10 matchup, with the Grizzlies ranked number five. The Lady Nado are coming off a third place finish in the Ralph Miller Classic with wins over Goddard Eisenhower and Belle Plaine.

Coffeyville has already matched their win total from last year with a record of 9-3 and are looking for their first double-digit win total in 10 years. A win tonight over Labette County would put the Lady Nado in sole possession of first place in the SEK League standings. Tip-off tonight is at 6:00pm on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.

The Red Ravens enter their weekend bye eager to rest and recover, but also focused on their upcoming opponent.

The teams will be back in action on Wednesday night at Nellis Hall when the rival Hutchinson Blue Dragons come to town. Hutchinson and Coffeyville both are in the Top 5 in the KJCCC standings on both the men's and women's side of the conference.

The Lady Ravens will be looking for revenge after falling short against the Dragons in Round 1. Assistant Coach Zariah Sango says you have to keep the emotions under control in a game like this.

After a slow start, the Lady Ravens outscored the Blue Dragons by nine points in the second half. Sophomore forward Alexis Parker says the key will be focusing on the little things.

The men's matchup features a Raven team looking to sweep the regular season series, against a Hutchinson team looking to climb into the Top 4 and contend for a home quarterfinal playoff game. Head Coach Jay Herkelman says the Dragons are a talented team with plenty of depth.

The game with Hutchinson will also be the 1000th game of Herkelman's career.

The High School Game of the Week travels to Chautauqua County, for a rivalry between the Sedan Blue Devils and Cedarvale/Dexter.

Sedan enters the matchup with a 5-7 record under first year coach Kylar Walker, and winners of two of their past three games. Cedarvale/Dexter is also having a successful season, entering the game with an 8-5 campaign to this point.

Coverage of the High School Game of the Week begins tonight around 7 p.m. CT on the Mighty 690, KGGF.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups travel to Neodesha to take on the Bluestreaks in basketball doubleheader action tonight.

 The Lady Pups are coming off their first loss of the season, 54-46 to Eureka, who currently sit atop the Tri-Valley Conference. The 10-1 Lady Pups are 1-1 in the district. 

 The boys have won eight out of their last nine to improve to 8-3 on the season and 2-0 in the Tri Valley, after an 84-30 win against Eureka. 

 The Bluestreak girls are coming off back to back losses to Cherryvale, while the boys won both games against the Chargers.

 Pregame starts around 5:50 with the girls game beginning at 6:00 on Greatest Hits 104.1.

The Kansas Jayhawks are preparing for a bounceback season on the football field, and focusing on local talent to do so.

KU is targeting the top high school football players in the state of Kansas for the Class of 2026, with the team already receiving commitments from five of the top 11 recruits.

The Jayhawks have landed edge rusher Hunter Higgins of Wichita, defensive back JJ Dunigan of Manhattan, athlete Josh Galbreath of Lawrence, wide receiver Nate Sims of Ottawa, and quarterback Jaylen Mason of Wichita.

Kansas endured schedules last season resulting in a 5-7 record, and will aim to climb back towards the top of the Big 12 conference.

The Kansas City Royals continue to make improvements to the Major League roster, signing a relief pitcher to a two-year deal.

Right-hander Carlos Estevez is coming off of the best season of his career, picking up 26 saves between time with the Angels and Phillies. He previously spent his entire career with the Colorado Rockies.

MLB Network's Chris Young says this signing makes a ton of sense for KC.

The contract is worth $22 million over two seasons, and Estevez will slot into the back end of the Royals 'pen with Lucas Erceg and Hunter Harvey.

The Red Ravens rally on the road to sweep rival Independence in doubleheader action.

The men survived a back and forth affair for much of the contest, only to end the game on a 37-6 run to win 103-74. Brian Griffith had a game high 23 points, while Daniel Ntambwe had 15 points and 19 rebounds.

Assistant Coach Jordan Bailey says the team did a great job of controlling the emotions of the rivalry.

The Lady Ravens also complete a regular season sweep of ICC with an 86-43 win in the opening game. Karys Washington returned to the lineup and led the team with 18 points, while Karliey Parker, Norika Welch, and Aubrey Hishaw all scored in double figures as well.

Head Coach Tony Turner says it was a strong 40 minute performance.

It was also a homecoming game for freshman guard Camdyn Eytcheson, who played high school basketball at Independence High School. Turner says the growth of Eytcheson has been fun to watch.

CCC enters a weekend bye with a 17-3 record on the women's side, and in third place, while the men are 17-4, and tied for first place with Cowley. The teams return to Nellis Hall next Wednesday to host Hutchinson.

A former Kansas high school football star has been named the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

Brian Schottenheimer was named the new man in charge for America's Team, replacing Mike McCarthy. Schottenheimer served the past three seasons on the Dallas staff, including two seasons as offensive coordinator.

Schottenheimer is a graduate of Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, where he led the Tigers to the 1991 state championship as a first-team all-state quarterback. He is the son of former Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer, and played college football at both Kansas and Florida.

This will be Schottenheimer's first head coaching job in his career, although he has served as a coach in both college and the NFL since 1997.

Round Two of the Montgomery County Classic ensues tonight, with the Red Ravens traveling to take on rival Independence.

The Lady Ravens are attempting to win their seventh consecutive game, and keep pace to finish Top 4 in the conference. Head Coach Tony Turner says the Pirates are a team that are gaining confidence.

The men look to complete the regular season sweep of ICC as well, and keep pace with Cowley at the top of the league. Head Coach Jay Herkelman says Independence features one of the most high-powered offenses in the KJCCC.

Coverage of ICC and CCC begins tonight at 5 p.m. CT with tip off of Game 1 at 5:30, on the home for Red Raven sports, US 98.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups and Eureka Tornadoes split a basketball doubleheader tonight at Caney; Eureka wins the girls game 54-46 and the Caney boys win 84-30. 
 Eureka's press defense caused a disruption in the early part of the game, but Caney fought back to reduce the deficit to single digits. 
 Elyn Washburn and Sarah Martinez had eleven points apiece for the Lady Pups and Addison Regis added ten. The loss drops the Lady Pups to 10-1 on the season. 
 The Caney boys jumped out to a huge early lead, scoring 35 points in the 1st quarter. The press defense for the Pups only allowed Eureka four points in the first eight minutes. The press and the scoring continued in the 2nd quarter for Caney, leading 61-16 at the half. Caney was able to rest starters much of the second half because of the running clock. 
 Colt Hightower led Caney with 28 points, including five 3's. Layne Denny added 14, while Traxcyn Garton had eleven and Peyton Darden had ten. Caney improves to 8-3 on the season. 
 Another tough test awaits the Bullpups, as they travel to Neodesha Friday night in doubleheader basketball action. 

The Fredonia Yellow Jackets put on a show for the home crowd, routing the Erie Red Devils 79-46 in the High School Basketball Game of the Week.

Fredonia opened the game on a 9-0 run, and held a double digit lead the entirety of the night.

Senior Ashton O'Neal finished with a game high 22 points, while Eli Barnett had 15 as well. Jaden Daniels led Erie with ten points.

Fredonia is 8-3 on the season, and a true contender for the league championship. They will travel to Eureka on Friday. Erie falls to 4-8, and will face Humboldt on Friday.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups look to continue a strong season as they take on the Eureka Tornadoes tonight in doubleheader basketball action.

 The Lady Pups are 10-0 after a 3-0 championship run at the Ramona tournament. Freshmen point guard Elyn Washburn has ben averaging almost 15 PPG in the last six games, and the low post trio of Sarah Martinez, Molleigh Kaminska and Ameris King-Dunn have provided an awesome on both sides in the paint.

 The Bullpups are looking to rebound after a loss to Liberty in the championship game in the Ramona tournament; a game that almost saw a tremendous comeback.

 Caney outscored Liberty 26-8 in the 4th quarter, and had a chance to tie it at the buzzer.

The Lady Tornadoes come into this game with a 6-2 record; the boys with a 3-7 record.

 Because of Jayhawk basketball, pregame will start at 5:50, with the girls game beginning at 6:00 on U-S 98.

The newest Division 1 basketball rankings from the NJCAA are out, and both Red Raven teams are climbing in the polls.

New Mexico Junior College is the top ranked team in the nation on the women's side, standing at 20-1 on the season. Dodge City and Hutchinson both sit in the national Top 10, with the Conquistadors No. 5 and the Blue Dragons No. 6.

The Lady Ravens climb one spot after wins over Fort Hays Tech and Colby, now ranked No. 22 in the nation.

Snow College is the nation's top-ranked squad on the men's side, with a 20-1 record and 15 of the 16 first place votes. Cowley remains the highest ranked Jayhawk team, staying put at No. 5 in the nation.

CCC is up one spot to No. 12 with a 16-4 record on the season. Butler is No. 15 and Barton re-enters the rankings at No. 22.

The Red Ravens are on the road tomorrow night against the Independence Pirates, with coverage beginning at 5 p.m. CT on US 98.

The Kansas State Wildcats picked up their first win of 2025 in convincing fashion, defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers 73-60 in Manhattan.

The Wildcats had previously dropped six consecutive games, and jumped out to a 19-2 lead at the start of the game. Head Coach Jerome Tang says the team was aggressive from the jump.

KSU shot 53% from the field in the first half, and led by as much as 26 before the intermission. Despite WVU outscoring the Wildcats 42-31 in the second half, it proved to be too large a deficit to rally from.

Tang says this is an important step in the team gaining confidence.

The Wildcats host Oklahoma State tomorrow night, before traveling to Iowa State this weekend.

The Chanute boys basketball team makes program history, winning the Ralph Miller Classic for the first time since 2006.

The Blue Comets won games over Field Kindley, Sunrise Christian Academy, and Haysville Campus to claim the tournament championship.

Chanute is off to an outstanding start to the season, sitting at 9-2 on the season with an unbeaten record in league play to this point. The team will be battle tested in the coming weeks, with five of their final seven league games on the road.

The team battles Trinity Academy tonight before resuming league play with Parsons on Friday night.

The Cherryvale Chargers girls basketball team are the champions of the War on 54 Tournament.

Cherryvale was able to complete a 3-0 week to claim the title, defeating Anderson County, Humboldt, and Iola.

The team showcased impressive offensive depth, with a different player scoring 20+ points in each game. Tatum Marchant had 27 points in the win over Anderson County, Kadynce Forman scored 21 to help defeat Humboldt, and Harmony John had 21 in the championship game against Iola.

The Chargers are having another successful season under coach Kelsey Overacker, sitting at the top of the Tri-Valley League with fellow contenders Caney, Neodesha, and Eureka. Cherryvale battles Neodesha in league play tonight.

The Neodesha Blue Streaks girls basketball team continues a strong season by winning the 2025 Lancer Classic.

The Blue Streaks handled business in the mid-season tournament, stringing together wins over Parsons, Riverton, and New Heights to earn the title. The team entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed, and edged 2-seed New Heights 53-44 in the championship.

Neodesha is once again a league championship contender under coach Justin Pierce, sitting at the top of the standings with rivals Caney, Cherryvale, and Eureka.

The Bluestreaks will battle Cherryvale tonight, before a matchup with Caney on Friday.

The Kansas City Chiefs are heading to the Super Bowl for the third consecutive season.

Kansas City defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 to win the AFC Championship, and will advance to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Head Coach Andy Reid says the rivalry with Buffalo is always a classic.

It is the first time in two seasons the Chiefs were able to clinch at Arrowhead Stadium, in front of the home fans. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes says that's a special feeling.

The Chiefs recent string of success has drawn comparisons to the Tom Brady-Patriots era. Defensive tackle Chris Jones says consistent success will always breed haters.

Kansas City will attempt to become the first team ever to win three straight Super Bowls, when they meet the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9th.

Despite a short turnaround, with less than 48 hours to prepare for Colby, the Red Ravens cruise to a Nellis Hall sweep.

The Lady Ravens win the opener 69-57. The team raced out to an early lead that they wouldn't relinquish. Norika Welch had 15 points in the opening quarter, and 23 total on the day.

Freshman guard Hallie Kitchen says the team is really starting to click.

The men hold off a talented Colby defense in Game 2, earning an 83-65 win in front of the home fans. Assistant Coach Jordan Bailey says the offensive execution was much better than the first matchup.

Trent Ruth had 23 points with seven rebounds and four assists, while Brian Griffith contributed 17 points as well. Ruth has been in the starting lineup with Griffith and Justin Taylor, and says that trio can be something special.

The Ravens make a trip to Independence on Wednesday, before an off day Saturday. The teams will be back at Nellis Hall on February 5th against Hutchinson.

 The Caney Valley Lady Pups win the Ramona tournament tonight after a 38-35 victory over the Dewey Lady Bulldoggers.

 Tournament MVP Elyn Washburn led Caney with sixteen points and Sarah Martinez added ten, as the Lady Pups improve to 10-0 on the season. 

 Martinez, Alex Theiss and Molleigh Kaminska were named to the all-tournament team. 

 In the nightcap, the Liberty Tigers defeated the Bullpups 57-54 to in their third Ramona championship in a row.

 The Bullpups started slow, but used strong 2nd and 4th quarters to make it a close contest. Caney outscored Liberty 26-8 in the 4th quarter and had a chance to tie it at the buzzer, but the shot rimmed to the left. 

 Payton Darden had sixteen for the Bullpups; Ben Matthews had 14 and Colt Hightower added 13.

 Hightower, Darden, and Layne Denny were named to the all-tournament team.

 After the loss, the men are 7-3 on the season. 

 Caney takes on Eureka Tuesday night in doubleheader action.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups and Lady Pups advance to the championship games in the Ramona Invitational; the guys defeated Barnsdall 78-32, while the girls win a thriller in overtime, 60-55 over Cleveland.

 Elyn Washburn led the Lady Pups with 22 points and Molleigh Kaminska added 16 in the win, to improve their record to 9-0 on the season. Team defense was big once again, with steals leading to fast break opportunities, especially in the 4th quarter and overtime. 

 Cleveland got into foul trouble in the 4th quarter and overtime; four key members fouled out on a roster of ten.  

 For the guys, Layne Denny led the team with 21 points, including five three-pointers, and Colt Hightower added 19, including three dunks. Gavin Messner and Braydon Messner had nine points apiece for the Pups, who improve to 7-2 on the season. The Pups scored 21 points in the 1st quarter, 23 in the 2nd, and 20 in the 3rd to jump out to a comfortable lead. 

The Lady Pups will play for the championship beginning at 5:30 p.m., with the guys playing for the championship at 7:00 p.m. The games will be broadcasted on Sonshine 98.9, KQQF.  

Field Kindley girls basketball falls to 1-1 in the Chanute Tournament losing to Sunrise Christian Academy 71-24.

The Lady Nado started strong scoring 16 in the first quarter but only managed 8 points in the remaining three quarters.

The Lady Nado will play in the third place game tomorrow at 11:00am.

Red Raven baseball has lofty expectations entering the 2025 season, projected to among the conference contenders in the KJCCC.

The Ravens were picked 5th in the preseason rankings, with one-first place vote. The team is looking for a bounce back campaign, after finishing 2024 with a 28-31 record. The team has consistently competed well with the conference's elite programs in Cowley, Johnson County, and KCK.

Head Coach Jake Martin says the next step is to begin stringing together wins against the league's best.

The team returns key hitters in Landin Midgett, Ethan Gillespie, and Eric Bacon, as well as pitchers James Wise, Cross Dowd, and Jackson Waggoner. Martin says the team is led well by its sophomore class.

The Red Ravens open the season on February 8th with a four-game series against Southwestern Community College.

An area high school basketball coach reached an impressive milestone this week.

Cherryvale girls basketball coach Kelsey Overacker earned her 100th career win on Tuesday night. She says it's a special moment to be able to experience.

Overacker is in her seventh season at Cherryvale, and has had consistent team success competing for Tri-Valley league championships each year. She says the team culture she's been around is the ultimate reward.

Overacker is a Cherryvale alum who played for Rodney Vigil, and later worked with Vigil during his time as Athletic Director at Cherryvale. She says her relationship with Vigil is a truly special one.

Coach Overacker and the Chargers wrap up tournament play tonight, before resuming league games in their quest for a conference title.

The Red Ravens began an extended homestand with a doubleheader sweep of the Fort Hays Tech Tigers.

The Lady Ravens rolled in their first game since being nationally ranked, winning 79-35 to complete the regular season sweep of the Tigers. Aubrey Hishaw had a team high 13 points, while Aspen Clarkson had 12, and KK Willis had 11 off the bench.

Assistant Coach Sierra McBride says the team has been working on improving the overall depth.

The men were able to hold off Fort Hays Tech in Game 2, winning 81-75 at Nellis Hall. Brian Griffith finished with 17 points and a perfect 7-7 at the free throw line, while Daniel Ntambwe had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Assistant Coach Jordan Bailey says the Tigers speed and skill gave their defense a challenge.

The Lady Ravens are 15-3, and two games back of first place in the conference, while the men are 15-4, and one game back of first place. Both teams return to the court tomorrow afternoon to take on the Colby Trojans at Nellis Hall.

The Field Kindley boy's basketball team falls in their first game of the Ralph Miller Classic 46-43.

Coffeyville jumped out to a lead in the first half getting their lead up to as much as seven.  Chanute would cut things to three at the half 25-22.  The Nado missed their final four shots of the first half allowing Chanute to brings things back a trend that would continue in the second.

Coffeyville shot 3/16 in the second half allowing Chanute to pull away with the victory.  The Nado face Campus tomorrow at 6:30pm on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.

The Field Kindley girl's basketball team picks up the win in their first game of the Ralph Miller Classic beating Goddard Eisenhower 54-47.

The Nado were lead by Kaylin Caron who finished with 19, Erin Lopez with 14 and Taiylor Caron with 12.

The Lady Nado will face Sunrise Christian Academy tomorrow at 3:00pm on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.

 Elyn Washburn and Alexyus Theiss had fifteen points each and Ameris King-Dunn added twelve, as the Caney Valley Lady Pups defeated the Liberty Lady Tigers 65-15 in first round action of the Ramona Invitational.

 Great defense leading to turnovers and fast breaks were once again key to the Lady Pup win, with King-Dunn, Molleigh Kaminska and Sarah Martinez making a huge difference in the paint. Addison Regis and Gracie Eden also played great defense along the perimeter, leading to more Lady Tiger turnovers. Caney led 20-5 after the first quarter and 33-9 at halftime.

 Caney improves to 8-0 on the season. They will play the winner of the Caney Valley, OK and Cleveland game Friday night at 7:00 p.m. You can hear that game on Greatest Hits 104.1.

A Chanute High School wrestler is on one of the most impressive winning streaks in the state.

Junior Kiley Dillow reached a historic milestone at last week's home meet, winning her 76th consecutive match and the 102nd of her career in total.

Dillow is a career 102-6 in her two and a half seasons thus far, and hasn't lost a match since the third place match at state in her freshman year.

She was one of two Blue Comet wrestlers to win their divisions, joining teammate Kyli Baylor.

The Red Raven men's Track and Field team capped off a successful week by sweeping the Athlete of the Week honors in the KJCCC.

The 4x400 relay team of Xander Roberts-Bogin, Zyan Greene, Usir Bey, Latrell Johnson were named the Indoor Track Athletes of the Week, after posting the fastest relay time in the NJCAA this season and the 10th fastest time in NJCAA history, during the University of Arkansas Invitational. The officiall time is nearly three full seconds faster than any other 4x400 time in the NJCAA this season.

Sophomore Jaylon Burke of the Red Ravens is the Indoor Field Athlete of the Week, after placing second in the triple jump at Kansas State with a mark of 15.35 meters. The mark is the fourth-best in the NJCAA this season, and the best of Burke's career.

Softball season is less than two weeks away, and the Coffeyville Red Ravens have been picked to finish in 8th in the Preseason KJCCC rankings.

The Ravens are embarking on a new season with a new leader in first year head coach Ashton Friend, who is a former Cowley standout player and served as an assistant coach at Pitt State. Friend says this conference is one of the toughest in all of junior college.

The team returns four sophomores from last season's team, with the remainder of the roster newcomers to both CCC and the college game. Friend says the team doesn't lack the love of the game.

The team opens the 2025 season on January 31st when they take on Murray State College.

Both Red Raven basketball teams are nationally ranked as they begin a homestand at Nellis Hall.

The Lady Ravens enter the Top 25 for the first time this season, landing at the No. 23 slot after a home win over Dodge City, and a road victory over Barton. Coffeyville is one of three KJCCC teams ranked on the women's side, joining No. 4 Dodge City and No. 5 Hutchinson.

The men's team fell one spot to No. 13 following a loss to the Barton Cougars on Saturday. Cowley is the top ranked team in the league at No. 5, with Butler at No. 14, Hutchinson at No. 23, and Barton receiving votes.

The Red Ravens are a combined 28-7 on the basketball court this season, with a 19-5 record in league play. The Lady Ravens sit in third place, while the men are currently in second as both teams aim to clinch home playoff games.

Like numerous schools in the area, the Neodesha Blue Streaks are participating in a mid-season tournament this week, looking for a succesful showing at the Lancer Classic.

The team is hovering around the .500 mark thus far this season, with a fast-paced offense and high pressure defense that has been unstoppable at times.

Head Coach Mitchell Pietz says this week is a great opportunity to see some quality basketball teams.

The team lost a battle with New Heights in the opening round of the tournament, having some inconsistencies on both ends of the floor. Pietz says the biggest key for the team is to do better on the glass.

The Blue Streaks will have a rematch with Columbus tomorrow night, before wrapping up the tournament with an opponent to be determined on Saturday.

A Field Kindley star football player is honored during halftime of a Lady Nado basketball game for being selected to the Shrine Bowl.

Senior Running Back Aaron Tunstall was selected to the East All-Star Team for the 52^nd Shrine Bowl. His father Will Tunstall says he's proud of Aaron's accomplishments off and on the field.  Nado Football Coach Deonta Wade, who coached Aaron for four years, says he has always risen to every occasion.

Tunstall battled adversity during his high school career after breaking his leg during the second football game of his sophomore season. Later that same year he finished state runner up in the 200m. Tunstall finished his high school football career with 3900 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns.

The 2025 International signing period in Major League Baseball has concluded, and the Kansas City Royals signed 22 total amateur international free agents.

The top prospect signed is catcher Moises Marchan, who was the No. 31 overall prospect in the free agent class. Marchan is 6-foot-1 and 17 years old, and projects as a strong defensive catcher with a strong arm, as well as a good athlete with impressive hitting tools.

KC also signed a pair of shortstops from the Dominican Republic in Warren Calcano and Ramcell Medina, who were both Top 50 free agent prospects. Calcano is a switch hitter who already stands 6-foot-2 and plays solid defense, while Medina is a bigger player that may project more as a third baseman, but has some of the best raw power potential of any player in the class.

The top pitcher in the class is Venezuela's Kendry Chourio, who showcases impressive pitching maturity with four pitches, including a fastball that reaches 96 miles per hour.

A sophomore wrestler at Columbus High School put together an impressive weekend at the Basehor Linwood Bobcat Classic.

Mason O'Banion was able to win the 175-pound class, which featured the No. 4 ranked wrestler in 4A in Lennox Vann of Fort Scott, and the runner-up in 5A from last year, Demarus Partee of Pittsburg.

O'Banion is 16-1 in his sophomore season, and was able to beat Vann 7-2 in the championship match.

The performance also earned Mason the Southeast Kansas Performance of the Week, awarded by Sports in Kansas. Mason and the Titans host a home tri-meet on Thursday with Iola and Fort Scott.

A former Kansas State starting quarterback is now a national champion.

Will Howard and the Ohio State Buckeyes are the first national champions in the 12-team College Football Playoff era, defeating Notre Dame 34-23 in the championship game in Atlanta.

Howard transfered to Ohio State after four seasons at Kansas State, serving as the starting quarterback for two. He says winning a national title is a surreal feeling.

Howard was a star in the title game, completing 17 of 21 passes for more than 280 total yards and two touchdowns. He finished the college football season with the highest quarterback rating of any college football player in the country.

He says being a part of the OSU family has been a dream come true.

Howard's NFL draft stock has skyrocketed, and the 23-year old is now projected as high as a second-round pick for April's draft.

In a season that's started with new faces and inconsistency, the Erie Red Devils are looking to make positive strides in the 2025 portion of the season.

The team secured a double-digit win over Cornerstone Family on Friday night, scoring 60 points in a game for just the second time this season.

Head Coach Braven Born says the team needs to work on becoming more consistent on the offensive end.

The Red Devils have more size than many teams in the area, with eight players on the roster at least six feet tall. Born says the group hasn't used their size to its potential yet.

Erie faces Jayhawk Linn tomorrow in the first game  of the Kenny Holt Memorial Tournament in Uniontown.

The Kansas City Chiefs will play for the AFC Championship for the seventh consecutive season.

The team defeated the Houston Texans in the Divisional round 23-14, and advance to the AFC title game where they will face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

Kansas City sacked CJ Stroud eight times in the win, and Patrick Mahomes found Travis Kelce for a pair of touchdowns.

This is a rematch of last year's divisional round game, and is the fourth time the Bills and Chiefs will play in the playoffs since 2021. With a win, Kansas City would break a record for the furthest a team seeking three straight Super Bowls has advanced in the playoffs.

Coffeyville had mixed feelings after a Saturday doubleheader in Great Bend.

The Lady Ravens were able to overcome a nine point halftime deficit to beat the Barton Cougars in overtime, 71-69. Aubrey Hishaw had the game winning score with five seconds left.

Head Coach Tony Turner says the team did a great job of sticking together.

CCC improves to 14-3, with a 9-3 league record, and are two games back of first place. Despite big wins over Dodge and Barton, and four upcoming home games, Turner says the team can't take their foot off the gas.

The men struggled with turnovers, committing 23 in a 75-64 loss to Barton. Assistant Coach Jordan Bailey says Barton is one of the toughest teams they've seen so far.

Trent Ruth scored 19 points, but the duo of Brian Griffith and Justin Taylor combined for just five points. The men fall to 14-4, and are 10-2 in league play, one game behind Cowley for first place. Ruth says he's confident the team will bounce back quickly.

The Ravens have four of their next five games at home, beginning with a Thursday night doubleheader with Fort Hays Tech.

Field Kindley boys basketball gets back over .500 in league play with an overtime win against Fort Scott 48-47.

Coffeyville would see their lead in the first half get to as high as fifteen points, but Fort Scott continued to hang around going on runs to end both quarters. The Nado would lead 15-10 after the first and 25-15 at the half.

Fort Scott would grab the momentum in the second half, led by 12 points from Kanin Brown, out-scoring the Nado 15-10 in the third and 14-9 in the fourth. Fort Scott would tie the game up with 42 seconds and ultimately force overtime. Fort Scott's Kyle Anderson would hit a three to start overtime giving the Tigers the 47-44 lead their first since the opening quarter. An Aaron Tunstall layup would bring the Nado back to within one and then with 5.5 seconds left Carter Herring would put the Nado back on top.

Coffeyville is now 6-3 on the season and 3-2 in league play. They open the Ralph Miller Classic with a rematch against Chanute on Thursday at 6:30pm on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.

Field Kindley girls basketball makes it seven in a row knocking off the number seven team in 4A with a 48-41 victory over Fort Scott.

A matchup everyone had circled this week as two teams competing for an SEK League title and were undefeated in league play squared off. The game lived up to its expectations as the first half was back and forth with Coffeyville up 12-10 after the first quarter and 19-16 at the half.

Fort Scott found themselves in the lead about halfway through the third quarter 26-25, when Kaylin Caron would hit a three sparking a Coffeyville run. The Lady Nado would extend their lead to a game high 12 points. Coffeyville would go cold in the fourth quarter offensively missing their last fifteen shots, but good defense and clutch free throws would keep them in the lead and helped secure the victory. Kaylin finished with a game high 17. Taiylor Caron added 11 points and Erin Lopez finished with 8. Brooklyn White added 7 points and over 20 rebounds.

The Lady Nado have now won seven in a row to improve to 7-2 on the season and 5-0 in league play. That win snapped a 17 game losing streak to Fort Scott with the last win coming in 2016 and was the first home win against the Tigers since 2015.  They open the Ralph Miller Classic in Chanute on Thursday with a matchup against Goddard Eisenhower at 3:00pm on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.   

The Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest for a third straight Super Bowl championship when they host the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round.

This is the first matchup between the two franchises in the playoffs since 2020, when Patrick Mahomes outdueled Deshaun Watson in a shootout, before Kansas City won their first of three Super Bowls in the Mahomes era.

This time around, Houston brings quarterback CJ Stroud, along with weapons Joe Mixon and Nico Collins, to attempt to spoil the 15-2 regular season of KC.

Kansas City will be starting Joe Thuney at left tackle for the game, a traditional guard who moved outside to help with the struggles at the position.

Coverage of Chiefs-Texans begins tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. CT on the Mighty 690, KGGF.

The Red Ravens travel to Great Bend for a Region VI Quarterfinal rematch with the Barton Cougars.

The Lady Ravens are looking to build momentum from a home win over #3 Dodge City, and will have to slow down one of the league's best forwards in Vivian Onugha, who averages 16 points and 16 rebounds per game.

Head Coach Tony Turner says the team will be focused on making the star's life difficult.

The men's matchup is a pair of top 15 teams in the nation, with the Red Ravens ranked No. 12 and Barton No. 13. The Cougars are the reigning national champions, and return key players such as Brent Moss and Keandre Kindell.

Head Coach Jay Herkelman says despite losing many players from the championship team, Barton is still one of the league's best.

Coverage of Coffeyville-Barton begins tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 p.m. CT on the home for Red Raven sports, US 98.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups sweep the Iola Mustangs in two competitive high school basketball games last night in Caney; the Lady Pups won 48-39 and the boys won 80-77 in overtime.

 Elyn Washburn led the Lady Pups with fourteen points and Gracie Eden added eight. They improve to 7-0 on the season. Caney started slow but adjusted defensively which led to transition baskets later in the game.

 It was an intense game for the boys; six technical fouls were called in the game. Iola held the lead for much of the first half, but Caney came back in the 3^rd quarter. The 4^th quarter saw its share of lead changes, but the biggest shot of the night came from Braydon Messner, who knocked down a huge three-pointer as time wound down in the 4^th. Caney outscored Iola 8-5 in overtime for the win, as Cortland Carson's three pointer to tie bounced off the rim as time expired. Carson led all scorers with 29. Caney improves to 5-2 on the season.

 Colt Hightower, who now has over 1,000 career points, led Caney with 27. Peyton Darden added 14, and Braydon Messner scored ten in the win.

 Both teams will compete in the Caney Valley Ramona tournament on Thursday. The girls play Liberty at 10:00 a.m., while the boys play Caney, Oklahoma at 5:30.

Field Kindley basketball sweeps Parsons on the road.

The Lady Nado won 70-50 and were led by Erin Lopez with 23, Kaylin Caron with 19 and Taiylor Caron with 14.  That's six wins in a row for the Lady Nado and a 4-0 start in SEK League play.

The Nado boys got the win 58-52.  Aaron Tunstall led the team in scoring with 12 points and Carter Herring added 11.  This ends a two game losing streak for the boys as they improve to 5-3 on the year and 2-2 in league play,

Coffeyville takes on Fort Scott tomorrow night with the girls tipping off at 6:00pm on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.

Baseball season is just around the corner in Coffeyville, and the Red Ravens are beginning their preseason exhibition schedule.

The Ravens are looking to climb towards the top of the KJCCC standings, after finishing 28-31 in 2024. The team returns notable players such as Landin Midgett, Nathon Cruz, Carson Miller, James Wise, and Garrison Martin, among others.

Head Coach Jake Martin enters his tenth season at the helm of the program, and reached his 200th career win last season. Pitcher Garrison Martin says the players have a great bond with Coach Martin.

The Ravens typically have one of the top teams in the conference in terms of stolen bases and on-base percentage. Garrison Martin says the team also displays great comradery.

The team opens the regular season at Walter Johnson Park next month.

The Field Kindley boys basketball team looks to avoid three losses in a row as they take on Parsons tonight.

The Nado are coming off back to back losses, 38-33 to Chanute and 49-48 to Independence. The Nado started the season 4-1 but its been one bad quarter that has caused the recent struggles for Coffeyville.

In their loss to Independence, Coffeyville outscored the Bulldogs 42-30 in quarters one, two and four but were outscored 19-6 in the third quarter. In their loss to Chanute, they outscored the Blue Comets 29-21 in the first, third and fourth quarters but were outscored 17-4 in the second quarter.

Things won't get easier for the Nado as they take on a Vikings team who is 5-2 and riding a three game win streak. Tipoff will follow the girls game on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.

Field Kindley girls basketball is doing something that hasn't been done by a Lady Nado basketball team in decades.

Coming off a 55-34 win over Chanute, the Lady Nado have now won five in a row and started 3-0 in league play. Head Coach Tyler Coots says they are focused on each game, not their records.

Coffeyville is led by Senior Taiylor Caron, who is averaging 16 points a game in Southeast Kansas League matchups. Coffeyville looks to make it six in a row and a 4-0 start in league play as they take on Parsons tonight who is 0-7. Tip off is at 6:00pm on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups return home tonight looking to continue their winning ways, as Iola comes to town for a doubleheader basketball matchup.

 The Lady Pups look to remain undefeated after a 6-0 start; they are sitting at 13th in the Kansas Division 3A Rankings and third in the Tri-Valley. Caney is averaging 57 PPG, thanks in part to great low post play from Sarah Martinez, Molleigh Kaminska and Ameris King-Dunn. The offense is effectively run by senior Myra Denny and freshmen Elyn Washburn, and seniors Gracie Eden and Addison Regis are playing big defensively so far this season.

 For the guys, they have won four straight, including a huge 79-44 win at Erie. The Pups are 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the Tri-Valley. Depth is a huge strength for the team, with ten players getting significant minutes on the court. The Pups are averaging just over 67 PPG. Layne Denny, Colt Hightower and Braydon Messner effectively run the point, while big men Ben Matthews, Payton Darden and James Kistler have clogged up the lanes defensively.

 Pregame starts around 5:50 with the girls game beginning at 6:00 on Greatest Hits 104.1.

The cardiac kids from Coffeyville Community College make another appearance, as Karliey Parker hits a game winner to stun Dodge City.

Dodge entered the game ranked No. 3 in the nation, and hadn't lost a game in league all season. Head Coach Tony Turner says the entire team stepped up in the win.

The Ravens were led by Parker who finished with 17 points, including the winning shot, while Hallie Kitchen had 13 points for the Lady Ravens. Turner says his group showed toughness and resilience.

The men were able to keep their winning ways going as well, racing to an early 25-point lead in an 80-67 win over Dodge. Assistant Coach Jordan Bailey says a fast start was crucial.

Rashid Kuta finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Daniel Ntambwe also posted a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. The men have now won 10 of their last 11 games, and tie Cowley for first place in the conference title race. Bailey says a championship is the goal.

The Lady Ravens improve to 13-3 on the season with an 8-3 league record, while the men improve to 14-3 with a 10-1 league mark. The teams travel to Great Bend for a Saturday afternoon tilt with the Barton Cougars.

The South Coffeyville girls basketball team is once again among the best in the state, racing to a 12-0 start to the season.

The team is unbeaten thus far in the 2024-25 campaign, and are ranked 16th in the state in the most recent Class B rankings.

Assistant Coach Jarrod Sisney says the team has been connecting well on the court.

Despite a zero in the loss column, and many dominant performances on the court this season, there is still work to be done in preparation of the postseason. Sisney says the team needs to be more focused on consistency moving forward.

South Coffeyville will be in Nowata tomorrow night, looking to remain unbeaten on the season.

The West Elk Patriots are looking to learn from some early season defeats, and play their best basketball with the postseason around the corner.

The team earned a league win over the Spartans of Cedarvale/Dexter, but still sit below .500 with four losses by six points or less.

Head Coach Dave Miller says crunch time execution is vital for the team's success.

Miller has led the Patriots basketball program for many years. He says being a part of the development of young athletes is priceless for him.

West Elk will look to win a second straight game when they battle South Haven on Friday night.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups swept the Erie Red Devils in a Tuesday night basketball doubleheader at Erie. 
 The Lady Pups won 60-36 to improve to 6-0 on the season, and the guys won their fourth straight with a 79-44 victory. 

 Elyn Washburn led the Lady Pups with nineteen points, including six three's, and Molleigh Kaminska added fourteen in the win. Caney was once again able to establish their low post presence, with seventeen of their twenty three made shots under the hoop. Sarah Martinez added eight points, while Addison Regis and Myra Denny had five apiece.

 The guys jumped out to a big lead early, scoring twenty seven in the first quarter and thirty in the second quarter, leading 57-28 at halftime. Despite having a taller lineup, Erie was unable to stop Caney's low post game. Peyton Darden led Caney with 22 points; Brayden Messner had thirteen including three straight 3's off the bench in the 2nd quarter. Colt Hightower, who sat for much of the 2nd half, added 12 points, and James Kistler added ten for the Pups.
 Caney will take on Iola at home Thursday night; pregame around 5:50, and the first game at 6:00 on Greatest Hits 104.1!

The Red Ravens are back in front of the home fans after a road win over Seward, as they welcome the Dodge City Conquistadors to town in doubleheader action.

The Lady Ravens are looking to build momentum after being the first team to beat Seward in Liberal this season. Head Coach Tony Turner says the team's offense is finally finding a groove.

The Lady Ravens will have their hands full, as Dodge City enters the No. 3 ranked team in the nation, and unbeaten thus far in league play. Turner says the team will need to be ready to play high level defense from the opening tip.

The men are up to No. 12 in the nation entering the matchup, looking for their 10th league win of the season. Head Coach Jay Herkelman says the Conquistadors have been a tough team on the road this season.

Dodge is a team that embraces a fast style of play, leaning on talented guards to control the pace and scoring. Herkelman says it will be key to force some mistakes defensively.

Coverage of Coffeyville and Dodge City begins tonight at 5 p.m. CT on US 98 and the Red Raven Sports Network.

The Neodesha Blue Streaks boys basketball team are finding a stride in the new year with a new head coach.

The team is led by first year head coach Mitchell Peitz, who is aiming to be the leader to elevate the program to competing for Tri-Valley league championships. The team currently is hovering around the .500 mark, but has plenty to be excited about with their recent matchups.

Peitz says the team has been able to speed up their tempo.

As all first year coaches do, Peitz is leaning on upperclassmen leadership to help smooth the transition to a new coach. The Blue Streaks have two talented seniors in Krewe Johnson and Rylan Allen, and Peitz says, they've been crucial to the team's growth.

Neodesha wrapped up a game with Columbus last night, and will have games against Cherryvale, Caney, and Fredonia in the next three weeks.

The Red Ravens have two basketball coaches that have won plenty of games over the years, but it's another Jayhawk conference coach that reached a major milestone.

Cloud County women's basketball coach Brett Erkenbrack earned his 750th career victory in an overtime win over Garden City on Monday, Erkenbrack is in his 36th season at the helm of the T-Birds, and has achieved an overall record of 750-376. He now has 607 more wins than any other coach in Cloud County women's basketball history.

Cloud County isn't slowing down under Coach Erkenbrack either, with the team sitting at 11-4 on the season and in the Top 5 in the conference standings, emerging as a contender to host a quarterfinal game in March, which is awarded to the top four teams.

Erkenbrack and the T-Birds edged the Lady Ravens in the first matchup of the season with an 81-55 final, and the two teams square off again next month in Concordia.

The Red Ravens have returned from the winter break playing good basketball, and have been rewarded for it in the NJCAA national rankings.

The men's basketball team moves up 11 spots to No. 12 in the nation, following road wins over Butler and Seward County, and a home victory over Pratt. CCC has won nine of their last ten games, and sit in second place in the league standings.

There are five KJCCC teams ranked on the men's side, with Cowley leading the way at No. 9, Butler at No. 11, Barton at No. 13, and Hutchinson receiving votes.

The Lady Ravens are receiving votes in the Top 25, with a 12-3 record and a 7-3 mark in league play. Hutchinson remains the top team in the nation on the women's side, with Dodge City up a spot to No. 3.

The Ravens are at Nellis Hall tomorrow night to host the Dodge City Conquistadors, with coverage beginning at 5 p.m. on US 98 and the Red Raven Sports Network.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups girls and boys basketball teams look to continue their winning ways as they take on the Erie Red Devils in doubleheader action tonight at Erie.

 The girls are 5-0 on the season after defeating Nowata last Tuesday 68-26. They'll look to continue utilizing the great low post play of Sarah Martinez and Molleigh Kaminska, while holding their opponents to just under 39 points per game. The Lady Pups are averaging a litle over 56 PPG.

 The boys have won three in a row after a 64-54 win over Nowata last Tuesday. They're averaging 64.8 PPG while giving up almost 57 PPG. Senior Colt Hightower is expected to play, and senior Ben Matthews is a game time decision, after an injury suffered in previous weeks.

 Pregame starts around 5:50, with the girls game beginning at 6:00 on Greatest Hits 104.1.

A Nado star football player on his way to the SEC competed in this weekend's Navy All-American Bowl.

Offensive lineman Keiton Jones took part in the 2025 edition of the game, which invites the 100 best high school football players in the nation. Notable names such as CJ Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, and Bryce Young have participated in the game in past years.

Jones was one of three notable names from the state of Kansas, along with offensive lineman Andrew Babolola, who is the top-ranked lineman in the state, and tight end Linkon Cure, the first five-star recruit to commit to Kansas State ever.

Keiton is committed to play college football at the University of Missouri, and is a four-star recruit on ranking sites such as 24/7 Sports, On3 recruiting, and Rivals. He is the sixth ranked player in the state of Kansas, and the 23rd ranked interior lineman in the nation.

Just a week after the Fort Hays State basketball scoring record was broken, the record at Kansas Wesleyan goes down as well.

Senior forward Alex Littlejohn became the university's career scoring leader in a Saturday afternoon loss to Avila. Littlejohn finished the game with 24 points, and now has 1,557 career points as a Coyote.

Littlejohn passed the previous record holder Gary Cassel, who set the mark in 1955, nearly 70 full years ago.

The scoring record isn't the only milestone on the table for the senior, as he is now 43 rebounds shy of the all-time school record, held by Charles Fiffe.

Alex and the Coyotes are 8-8 on the season, and return to the court on Wednesday night against McPherson.

A Humboldt wrestler made school history over the weekend, becoming the first wrestler in school history to reach 100 career wins.

Cole Mathes has been a star for his entire high school wrestling career, and reached the historic milestone during a weekend competition.

Mathes is the #2 ranked wrestler in 3-2-1A wrestling in the state of Kansas at the 190 pound class. His accomplishment earned him the Southeast Kansas Performance of the Week from Sports in Kansas.

Cole and the Cubs will take the mat again on Thursday night in a home meet.

A drama-filled afternoon in Liberal resulted in a Red Raven doubleheader sweep against the Seward County Saints.

The Lady Ravens rallied from an early deficit to beat the Saints 75-63, and earn the very important head-to-head victory in the quest for a home quarterfinal playoff game. The Ravens and Saints entered the day tied for third in the conference standings.

Coffeyville was led by Karys Washington and Aubrey Hishaw, who combined for 32 points and 13 rebounds. Norika Welch had 16 points as well in the win. Sophomore guard Camree Johnson exited the game with a hand injury and did not return.

On the men's side, Coffeyville survived the Saints with a Justin Taylor game-winning shot as time expired to win 51-50.

Coffeyville experienced struggles shooting the ball, just 31% from the field on the day. Brian Griffith had 18 points, and was the only Raven in double figures.

With the wins, the Lady Ravens are 12-3 with a 7-3 league record, and sit third in the conference, while the men are 13-3 with a 9-1 conference mark, sitting in second place. The Red Ravens return to Nellis Hall to play Dodge City on Wednesday night.

After a difficult first week of the season, the Fredonia Yellow Jackets boys basketball team are gaining momentum.

The team has won three games in a row, improving to 4-2 on the season. Fredonia dropped a pair of close games to talented programs in Remington and Classical the opening week of the year.

Head Coach Dee Barnett says since then, the team has really started to turn the corner.

Not only do the Yellow Jackets feature one of the most talented rosters in the area, but also one of the most experienced, with plenty of players who have spent major time at the varsity level. Barnett says it's a true luxury to have a group that is ready for nearly every scenario.

Fredonia had their two games this week canceled due to weather, and will return to the court for the first time in 2025 when they battle Humboldt on Tuesday night.

A college basketball coach who was raised in Fredonia, Kansas will be enshrined in the Garden City Community College Hall of Fame.

Alaura Sharp is one of five total inductees in the 2025 Hall of Fame class, and will be recognized for her contributions to the college in her time as head coach.

Sharp served as the head women's basketball coach at Garden City from 2009-13 and was the 2009 KJCCC Coach of the Year. She won 83 games across four seasons and led the Broncbusters to 29 wins in the 2012-13 season, including a 15-0 start.

After her time at Garden, Sharp spent three seasons as the Associate Head Coach at Southern Miss and three seasons as an assistant at Louisiana Tech. She was the head coach of Presbyterian College from 2018-24, leading the Blue Hose to their first-ever NCAA tournament win last year.

Sharp now currently serves as the head coach at Appalachian State University. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Friday, April 25th at 6 p.m. at Garden City Community College.

A Fort Hays State basketball player has broken the school's all-time scoring record.

Senior Kaleb Hammeke reached the milestone with his 12th point of the win over Emporia State last night, and now has 1,767 points for his career. Hammeke passes Alonzo Goldston, who had held the school record since 1997.

Hammeke is from Hutchinson, Kansas, and spent his high school career at Trinity Catholic. He is a two-time All-District Second Team honoree, a two-time All-Conference First Team, and the 2020-21 Conference Freshman of the Year. He has played 126 total games at Fort Hays State, averaging 14 points per game for his career.

The Tigers are 10-4 on the season, and 3-2 in conference play. They will take the court again next Thursday against Missouri Western.

The High School Basketball Game of the Week between Fredonia and Eureka has been postponed due to weather.

The game will be made up at a later date, but that date is unknown at this time.

The KGGF Game of the Week returns on January 28th when Fredonia travels to Erie to play the Red Devils.

The Field Kindley Nado girls and boys basketball games against Parsons have been postponed.

 School officials say the games will be played at a later date, but no date has been set at this time.

 The Nado's next game will be Tuesday, January 14th at Chanute.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups girls and boys basketball games against Riverton have been postponed.

 School officials say the games will be played at a later date, but no date has been set at this time.

 Caney's next game will be Tuesday, January 14th at Erie.

There has been speculation that the Kansas City Chiefs intentionally threw the regular season finale against the Broncos, but one player is having none of it.

Some fans and writers around the league have raised the question if Kansas City rested starters across the roster in order to ensure that the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals wouldn't have a path to the final playoff spot. Key players were expected to sit with the top seed locked up, but Kansas City played reserves and inexperienced guys at nearly every spot.

Tight end Travis Kelce says, however, that the speculation is completely ridiculous.

The Chiefs had nothing to play for in the game against Denver on Sunday, but ESPN's Chris Russo says the team put on an embarrasing performance regardless.

Kansas City is on a bye this week, and will await their Divisional Round opponent next weekend at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Kansas City Royals made an addition to their starting rotation earlier this week, agreeing to a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen.

The deal is worth a guaranteed $7 million, with a mutual option for the 2026 season at $12 million.

Lorenzen says this was an opportunity that he couldn't pass up on.

Lorenzen was acquired at the trade deadline last season, and had an earned run average of 1.57 for Kansas City, emerging as one of their most consistent arms in the playoff push. General Manager JJ Picollo says this was a priority for the organization.

Lorenzen will prepare for the 2025 season as a starting pitcher, but also has plenty of bullpen experience if the team needs change moving forward.

One of the best scorers in the state of Kansas has been leading the Iola Mustangs to success in his senior season.

Guard Corland Carson has lived up to the lofty expectations set in the preseason, when he was named as a Preseason Player to Watch by Sports in Kansas. Carson is averaging 25.5 points per game through the first six games of the season, and has kept the Mustangs competitive with a 3-3 record.

Carson scored a season-high 38 points against Osage City earlier in the season, which is one of the highest single game scoring outputs by any high school player in Kansas this season. In his junior year, Cortland averaged 18.3 points per game and was named second-team All-State by Sports in Kansas.

Carson and the Mustangs had their first scheduled game of 2025 postponed due to weather, and will be back on the court tomorrow night against Osawatomie. 

The Kansas State Wildcats have dropped two consecutive conference games, and are sitting at .500 on the season.

Following a win in the Big 12 opener against Cincinnati, the team has come up short in back-to-back road games against TCU and Oklahoma State. Head Coach Jerome Tang says the team has struggled with giveaways.

KSU has had struggles with consistency in numerous areas of the floor, including 3-point shooting, rebounding, and overall defensive intensity. The team is also still searching for a player to emerge as a top option, with flashes from players like Coleman Hawkins, David N'Guessan, and Brendan Hausen, but no stability from a game to game basis.

Tang says despite this, he's not hitting the panic button yet.

The Wildcats return to Manhattan this weekend to host the Houston Cougars, who enter the matchup winners of seven consecutive games. Coverage begins at 4 p.m. Saturday on the Mighty 690, KGGF.

There's no place like home, and the Red Ravens were able to use the advantage to a doubleheader sweep of the Pratt Beavers.

The Lady Ravens move back into the win column with a 70-44 victory. Coffeyville outscored Pratt 27-12 in the first quarter, and never let the Beavers back within single digits.

Assistant Coach Zariah Sango says the team's depth was on full display in the win.

Norika Welch led the team with 20 points, while Kailyn Willis had nine off the bench as well.

Sango says Welch has all the ability to be a special player for this team.

The men have won eight of their past nine, beating Pratt 81-63. The team used a strong second half to open up a large lead and earn their 12th win of the season.

Assistant Coach Jordan Bailey says the team did a great job of staying patient.

Justin Taylor had a team high 14 points while Brian Griffith finished with 13 as well.

The Ravens will travel to Liberal this weekend for a doubleheader matchup with the Seward County Saints on Saturday afternoon. Bailey says it will take a full team effort to come back to Coffeyville with a win.

Coverage of Saturday's games begin at 1:45 p.m. CT on US 98.

Field Kindley boys basketball falls to rival Independence 49-48.

The Nado got out to a strong start leading 10-8 after the first quarter and 23-21 at the half. Despite the first half lead, Coffeyville lost some of their momentum heading into the half when Javen Colbert hit a deep three to cut the lead to two at the break.

The Nado would go cold to start the second half being outscored 19-6 in the third quarter. Coffeyville would wake up a bit in the fourth but just ran out of time. The Nado outscored Indy in the fourth 19-9 and had chance to tie the game at the free throw line with one second left but fell just short.

Coffeyville takes on Parsons on Friday and both teams are 4-2.

Wilson County boasts one of the most exciting high school basketball teams in the area, with the Neodesha Blue Streaks girls basketball team off to a 6-1 start to the season.

The team cruised to a convincing home win over Sedan in their first game of 2025, and also have early season wins over Humboldt, Olpe, and Fredonia. Head Coach Justin Pierce says the group does a great job of making it fun for everyone.

One of the many seniors that leads the group is Prayer Roebuck, who is committed to play college volleyball at Division 2 William Jewell in Kansas City, and is closing in on 1,500 career points on the basketball court. She says this senior class has nearly a decade's worth of chemistry on the court.

The team's lone loss this season was a narrow defeat to the Eureka Tornadoes in the Wildcat Classic Championship game. Eureka has dominated the conference over the past decade, and Pierce says this team's ultimate goal is to finally flip the script.

Neodesha will be tested in a tough conference matchup on Friday night, when they travel to take on the Cherryvale Chargers.

Field Kindley girls basketball starts league play 2-0 for first time in over 20 seasons. The Lady Nado beat county rival Independence 48-45 in their first game of the new year.

Both teams got out to fast starts shooting over 40% in the first half. Indy led after the first quarter 14-13, but Coffeyville would lead at the half 27-26. Things slowed down in the second half with both teams struggling to find a rhythm offensively. Despite the scoring struggles, the Lady Nado would extend their lead to three outscoring the Bulldogs 8-6 in the quarter.

Independence was able to get the lead down to one with just under four minutes to play. Senior Taiylor Caron would hit two free throws to push it back to a three point lead and the Lady Nado were able to close it out from there.

Coffeyville improves to 4-2 on the season winning four straight. They face 0-6 Parsons on the road on Friday at 6:00pm on Sonshine 98.9 KQQF.

Neodesha started the 2025 portion of their season strong, racing to an 83-58 win over Sedan in the KGGF High School Basketball Game of the Week.

The game started with a back and forth opening quarter, before a late six point swing had the Blue Streaks up nine after one. Senior point guard Krewe Johnson took over in the second quarter, scoring 15 points and leading Neodesha to a 37 point quarter.

Sedan wouldn't go down without a fight, as senior Brycen Dickens had 15 points in the second half, and Jackson Dowell contributed 11 points as well. However, the duo of Johnson and senior Rylen Allen proved to be too much, as the two seniors combined for 41 points in the victory.

Neodesha has won three of their last four games, while Sedan will look to bounce back after losses to Caney and Neodesha. The KGGF High School Game of the Week will be at Fredonia on Friday night, when the Yellow Jackets host the Eureka Tornadoes.

 The Caney Valley Bullpups sweep the Nowata Ironmen in high school basketball acrtion last night in Caney; the boys won 64-54 and the girls took home a 68-26 victory.

 Elyn Washburn led the Lady Pups with 17 points and Sarah Martinez added 14. Molleigh Kaminska had another solid performace with ten points and ten rebounds. The Lady Pups had eighteen steals on the night which led to some easy transition baskets. They improve to 5-0 on the season.

 For the men, Colt Hightower led all scorers with 18, but had limited playing time in the second half due to a possible injury. Payton Darden added 12 and Traxcyn Garton had eleven for the Pups, who improve to 3-2 on the season.

 For Nowata, Talon Thompson had 14 points, while Chelo Prince had 12 and Clint Hurrington added ten. The Ironmen press defense was effective for much of the fourth quarter, and while they got within three points at one point, they weren't able to close the gap completely.

 Caney travels to Riverton for doubleheader basketball on Friday; pregame starts at 5:50 on Greatest Hits 104.1.

The Red Ravens are back at Nellis Hall for the first time in 2025, when they welcome the Pratt Beavers to town tomorrow night.

The Lady Ravens are looking to get back in the win column, after a narrow defeat to rival Butler. Head Coach Tony Turner says the team needs to slow it down offensively.

Pratt is led by first year coach Christopher Jefferson, who served as an assistant last season. Turner says it can be difficult to scout a team like this.

On the men's side, the Ravens look to carry momentum from a massive ranked win over the Grizzlies into the friendly confines, when they welcome a Pratt team that has climbed into the Top 6 in the conference. Head Coach Jay Herkelman says Pratt is a tough team playing extremely well right now.

The Beavers feature a backcourt that can score as much as anyone in the conference. Herkelman says he's hoping the team's second unit can step up and be the difference.

Coverage of Coffeyville and Pratt begins tomorrow night at 5 p.m. CT on US 98 and the Red Raven Sports Network.

The Royals have made their second starting rotation signing of the offseason, agreeing to terms with a familiar face.

Right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen has agreed to a one year deal with Kansas City, worth $7 million guaranteed, and including a mutual option for the 2026 season.

Lorenzen was traded to the Royals at the trade deadline of the 2024 season, and was very effective in his time with the club. He pitched in just over 28 innings, with a strong 1.57 earend run average.

MLB Network's Yonder Alonso says this is a valuable addition for the ball club.

Lorenzen has the capability to pitch in both the starting rotation or out of the bullpen. He will be tasked with helping fill the spot that was left when the team traded Brady Singer to the Cincinnati Reds last month.

A frustrating season for the Miami Dolphins, which featured inconsistency, injuries, and barely missing the playoffs, received even more difficult news following their season finale.

Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill was noticeably upset after the team's Week 18 loss to the New York Jets. Hill had one of the worst seasons of his career, finishing with less than 1,000 yards for the first time since the 2019 season.

A large part of the struggles stemmed from the injuries to both Tua Tagovailoa and former Kansas State quarterback Skyler Thompson. The Dolphins displayed a revolving door at the quarterback position for much of the season, resulting in a disappointing 8-9 finish.

Hill spoke to the media following the game, and made it clear he wants out of Miami.

Tyreek Hill is 30 years old, and still finished the season in the Top 25 in the league in both catches and receiving yards. In his career, he has 796 catches for more than 11,000 yards and 82 touchdowns.

The Red Raven men's basketball team earned their biggest win of the season on Saturday, beating #5 Butler on the road 70-61 in a doubleheader split.

Coffeyville opened the game leading by six, but quickly found themselves down 10 following a 16-0 run by the Grizzlies. The Ravens were able to earn a two-point lead at the half, thanks to key scores by Justin Taylor, Rashid Kuta, and Brian Griffith.

Assistant Coach Jordan Bailey says this is the perfect way to start the 2025 portion of the season.

The second half was a back and forth affair, with both teams trading scores and defensive stops on an afternoon that saw 10 ties and eight lead changes. With the game tied at 51 with six minutes left, Coffeyville went on a massive 9-0 to seize the lead for good.

Bailey says the team was able to play their best when it mattered most.

Taylor had 18 to lead the Ravens, who improve to 11-3 on the year, and 7-1 in conference play. CCC sits second in the KJCCC, a half game behind first place Cowley.

The Lady Ravens fell in the opener 52-48, and dropped to 10-3 on the season. Coffeyville faced multiple double digit deficits throughout the course of the game, and couldn't quite come all the way back. Karys Washington had a great day, finishing with 11 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks.

Head Coach Tony Turner says they'll be working on more consistency offensively.

The Ravens return to Nellis Hall on Wednesday night, welcoming the Pratt Beavers to town.

The Kansas City Chiefs opted to rest a majority of their starters in the regular season finale, resulting in a 38-0 drubbing at the hands of the Denver Broncos.

Denver outgained Kansas City 479-98, including 158 yards rushing. The Bronco defense also held the Chiefs to just five first downs on the afternoon.

Kansas City arrived to Denver late due to the winter weather in the Kansas City area, which resulted in the airport being shut down for multiple hours on Saturday.

Head Coach Andy Reid says despite the tough day, there were positives to take away.

The Chiefs finish the regular season 15-2, and the top seed in the AFC. They will await their Divisional Round opponent, which could be the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers, or Denver Broncos, depending on the Wild Card games.

A coaching legend that experienced great success at both Coffeyville Community College and Kansas State University is one of the eight inductees to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

Jack Hartman is the lone coach in the induction class of 2024, and is the sixth person affiliated with Kansas State to be inducted.

Hartman spent eight seasons as head coach at CCC from 1955-62, winning the NJCAA national championship in 1962 with a perfect 32-0 season. He also spent 16 seasons at Kansas State, and is the school's all time winningest coach, winning 295 games, three Big Eight titles, and nine postseason appearances.

Red Raven Coach Jay Herkelman says this is a special honor for the school and community.

Hartman has had an impact on numerous basketball legends in his career, working with Walt Frazier at Southern Illinois, and Rolando Blackman, Ed Nealy, and Lon Kruger at KSU, among others.

He was a native of Dewey, Oklahoma, and was a two-sport star at Oklahoma State, including a brief professional football career in the Canadien Football League. Hartman passed away in 1998 at the age of 73.

There are big expectations for the Kansas City Royals in 2025, and some writers believe they will reach the top of the division next season.

Kansas City is projected to win the AL Central Division title in 2025, in a collaborative article released by national reporters and writers for each of the 30 MLB teams. The boys in blue finished in a tie for second in the division last season, but went 33-19 in division play, which was better than both the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians, the team's top competitors.

Additionally, all-star pitcher Cole Ragans has been picked as the early favorite for the American League Cy Young award, in a story from MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. Ragans had a 3.14 ERA in 186 innings last season, with strikeout numbers than ranked at the top of baseball. He finished fourth in Cy Young voting last season, and is entering the prime of his career at 27 years old.

Kansas City reports to spring training next month with a return to the playoffs on the mind.

The Red Ravens take the basketball court for the first time in 2025, traveling to El Dorado for a matchup with the Butler Grizzlies.

Both matchups loom large in the landscape of the conference, with the Butler and CCC women's teams tied for third place in the league, while the Butler men's team holds a one game lead over Coffeyville for second place.

Lady Raven Coach Tony Turner says this is a huge matchup for both teams.

Butler and Coffeyville have been one of the conference's best rivalries for many years, and that includes in the coach's seat. Turner says Butler Coach Mike Helmer is one of the best in the business.

The Butler men are led by first year head coach Eric Nitsche, who has the team off to a 12-1 start and ranked No. 5 in the nation. Head Coach Jay Herkelman says Nitsche has done a fantastic job so far.

Butler has plenty of talent at both the guard spots, and with their interior defense down low. Herkelman says, however, one thing that's different this time around is the crowd at the Power Plant.

Coverage of Coffeyville and Butler begins tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 p.m. with tip of the first game at 2 on US 98.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be sending out a new quarterback this weekend.

Carson Wentz will get the start for Kansas City when they close the regular season against the Denver Broncos. Patrick Mahomes, along with numerous starters on each side of the ball, will be rested for the playoffs with the top seed in the AFC already clinched.

Wentz says he's preparing for this game just like any other.

Denver needs a win to clinch a playoff spot, while Miami and Cincinnati could sneak into the playoffs if Kansas City were to win. The Broncos are currently two-score favorites for the game Sunday afternoon.

The college football playoff quarterfinals are nearly complete, with two more teams punching their tickets to the semifinals.

The Texas Longhorns defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 39-31 in double overtime in the Peach Bowl. Texas held a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter before ASU stormed back, but the Longhorns made enough plays late to hang on.

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian says it's a testiment to the team's toughness.

Arizona State was Big 12 champions after being picked to finish in last place in the preseason rankings. Head Coach Kenny Dillingham says he's proud of the team's journey to this moment.

In the Rose Bowl, Ohio State got revenge on the Oregon Ducks, racing to a 41-21 victory. OSU led 34-0 late in the first half, and got big play touchdowns from Jeremiah Smith and TreVeyon Henderson, and 319 yards passing from former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard.

Head Coach Ryan Day says they are one of the nation's best when they're clicking.

It is the first loss of the season for Oregon, who began 13-0 and were champions of the Big Ten conference. Head Coach Dan Lanning says they struggled to slow down the Buckeyes.

Ohio State and Texas will play in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas next Friday, while Penn State awaits the winner of Georgia and Notre Dame.