Kansas and Kansas State both picked up impressive victories Tuesday night, with the Jayhawks knocking off a ranked Kentucky team and the Wildcats handing previously undefeated Creighton its first loss of the season.

No. 15 Kansas turned a 10-point halftime advantage into a 20-point victory over No. 24 Kentucky in the State Farm Champions Classic, improving to 3-0 on the season.

Tre White led all scorers with 30 points, while freshman Tyran Stokes added 23 as the Jayhawks made an early-season statement without starting guard Melvin Council Jr., who remains sidelined with a broken foot.

Head coach Bill Self says Kansas’ chemistry continues to grow, along with the Jayhawks’ ability to become a more effective cutting team with Trey Kaufman-Renn added to the lineup.

Kansas will return to action next Tuesday against UNLV at Allen Fieldhouse. Pregame coverage begins at 7 p.m., with tipoff set for 8:30 on Classic Hits 104.1.

Kansas State improved to 2-1 with an 89-82 victory over Creighton, which entered the matchup undefeated. After a closely contested first half, the Wildcats created separation over the final 20 minutes to secure the win.

Brandon Rechsteiner led Kansas State with 26 points and four assists as the Wildcats held off the Bluejays, who had entered the night with a 2-0 record. 

Head coach Casey Alexander says he knew Rechsteiner was a confident player who approached the game the right way, so his strong performance did not come as a surprise.

Kansas State will continue its extended home stretch next Monday when it hosts Montana. Pregame coverage begins at 6 p.m., with tipoff set for 7 on the Mighty 690.

The Fredonia Yellowjackets finished their first season under head coach Lucus Lanning with a 1-8 record, as Lanning completed his first year at the helm after previously serving as an assistant coach at Cherryvale in 2025.

Taking over a program that had also finished 1-8 the year before, Lanning stepped into the role following the departure of longtime head coach Marc Svaty, who spent 10 years leading the Yellowjackets.

Lanning brought experience from his time on the sideline with the Chargers and looked to use that knowledge to help establish a new direction for the Fredonia program. He says his players consistently brought effort, discipline and intentionality to all aspects of the team, while also praising the senior class for stepping into leadership roles from the very beginning of the season.

Knowing the time and sacrifice that go into playing football, Lanning says one of his priorities was making sure practices remained fun and competitive. He wanted players to look forward to coming to the field each day rather than feeling discouraged by what was waiting for them, creating an environment where they could enjoy the work while continuing to improve.

With several seniors adjusting to a new coaching staff and offensive and defensive schemes, the season presented its share of challenges. Lanning says he certainly would have liked to see more wins come Fredonia's way, but he was encouraged by how much the team developed from the opening week through the end of the season.

One of the biggest areas of growth came in the players' understanding of the game itself. Lanning says the team made significant strides mentally as players became more comfortable with the new playbook and learned to recognize their assignments. He also saw improvement in discipline, particularly as the Yellowjackets worked to cut down on the penalties that created problems early in the year.

Although Fredonia will lose some production from its 2026 roster, there will be several familiar faces returning next season. Lanning pointed to players such as Zeke Sims, who put together a standout season in total tackles, along with Clarence Goodman, Britton Ogden and several others who have bright futures ahead of them. That returning experience should give the Yellowjackets something to build around as they enter the offseason.

While the final record may not have reflected everything Lanning hoped to accomplish in his first season, he says he was extremely proud of the way his players continued to compete. Their effort never wavered, and the team maintained its energy and enthusiasm during practices regardless of the results on Friday nights or where the season stood.

The Yellowjackets will now turn their attention toward year two under Lanning, looking to build on the progress made throughout the 2026 campaign and continue developing their understanding of a fresh playbook and system.

Fredonia Football Season Results 2026: 

Week 1 – L 36-16 vs. Cherryvale
Week 2 – L 55-0 at Caney Valley
Week 3 – W 56-18 vs. Northeast
Week 4 – L 30-8 vs. Humboldt
Week 5 – L 14-6 at Jayhawk-Linn
Week 6 – L 41-6 at Prairie View
Week 7 – L 12-6 vs. Central Heights
Week 8 – L 52-16 at Neodesha
Week 9 – L 38-6 vs. Galena

Final Record: 1-8

Both Coffeyville basketball teams came away with victories on Tuesday, as the Red Raven men handled Fort Scott at Nellis Hall while the Lady Ravens picked up a road win against Crowder College.

The Coffeyville men continued their impressive offensive start to the season with a 120-70 victory over the Greyhounds, marking their second game with more than 100 points. The Red Ravens have now scored 443 points over their last four games, continuing to put up big numbers as they remain undefeated.

Seven players reached double figures, led by freshman Uzziah Sanders, who finished with 18 points, seven assists and five steals. Ian Leverette and Nathaniel Salmon added 16 points apiece to help fuel another strong shooting performance from the Coffeyville offense.

The Red Ravens also welcomed Aaron Cote back to the lineup, as he made his season debut after missing the first three games while recovering from a broken foot. However, Coffeyville also dealt with a couple of injury concerns, as leading scorer Jack Sorrell left the game with a left ankle injury and Khalib Norcome was unavailable after an injury on the road last Saturday against North Dakota State College of Science. 

The undefeated Red Ravens will look to get closer to full strength ahead of their next matchup this Friday against Murray State. Pregame coverage begins at 6:45 p.m., with tipoff set for 7 on US 98.

On the women's side, the Lady Ravens continued a successful road trip with a 91-77 victory over Crowder, finishing their two-game swing away from home with a pair of wins and improving to 4-1 on the season. Esme Smith was the difference-maker, erupting for a career-high 42 points as Coffeyville put together its highest-scoring performance of the year.

The Roughriders had no answer for Smith throughout the night, while Sindija Gabrane and Rekiah Bowen combined for another 22 points to help the Lady Ravens maintain control and secure the 14-point victory.

The Lady Ravens will have more than a week off before returning to the court for the start of conference play on November 18 against Hutchinson. Pregame coverage for the women's game next Wednesday begins at 5:15 p.m., with tipoff at 5:30 on US 98. The men's matchup will follow immediately afterward.

The Erie Red Devils wrapped up their inaugural season of 8-man football with a 4-5 record, reaching the playoffs in their first year under the new format before falling to South Sumner in Week 9.

It was a season of adjustment for the Red Devils, who were forced to make the transition after declining enrollment left the program with a smaller roster and an entirely different style of football to learn.

For head coach David Pitts, the change meant stepping into unfamiliar territory after spending the majority of his coaching career in the 11-man game. Following a season-opening loss, Pitts says he reached out to fellow 8-man coaches and spent more time researching the game, looking for ways to help his players adjust and put them in the best position to compete.

The progress began to take shape in Week 2 against Pleasanton, when Erie came away with an 82-36 victory. Pitts says that was the first time he really saw his players begin to find their identity, giving the group a boost of confidence and plenty of enthusiasm for the season ahead.

With a demanding schedule and district, Pitts made it clear to his team that taking the next step would require winning the games against lower- and middle-tier opponents. The Red Devils faced their share of challenges throughout the year, with all five of their losses coming against teams that finished among the top 15 in the 8-man Division I rankings.

As the season progressed, Pitts says the players became more comfortable with the details of the game, continuing to develop their understanding of the techniques and schemes that make 8-man football different. That willingness to learn and improve became one of the qualities that made this group special, particularly as the players grew more confident in their roles and in what they could accomplish together.

Pitt's says there will be plenty of experience returning to Erie next season, as the Red Devils bring back several key contributors from their 2026 roster. That group includes standout running back Quincy Brown, a dynamic playmaker in the backfield, along with Liam Ramirez, Danny Nally, Jacob Graham and Jackson Palser. The returning players will have an opportunity to build on what they learned during the program's first season in the new format.

For the seniors moving on, Pitts says he hopes the relationships they built throughout the season are what they remember most. Beyond the wins and losses, he believes the time spent alongside their teammates and the experiences they shared on the field will remain some of the most meaningful parts of their high school careers.

Pitts also points to something that won't necessarily appear in the stat sheet or show up in the team's final record: the way the players came together and took the initiative to lead by example. He says their discipline and pride were evident in the care they took of their surroundings, consistently leaving the locker room and practice field in pristine condition after each practice. It may seem like a small detail from the outside, but that kind of accountability speaks to the character of the players and is an important quality for both individuals and the team as a whole.

After a storied coaching career on the gridiron, Pitts will retire at the end of the year, bringing his time on the sidelines to a close with a new chapter ahead. He plans to spend some of that time away from football doing a little fishing, while the Red Devils prepare to move forward under a new head coach. Erie will look to build on the foundation established during its first 8-man season and carry the experience of a 4-5 campaign into 2027.

Erie Football Season Results 2026:

Week 1 – L 46-0 vs. Cair Paravel
Week 2 – W 82-36 at Pleasanton
Week 3 – L 66-12 vs. South Sumner
Week 4 – W 50-0 at Udall
Week 5 – W 24-0 vs. Southeast
Week 6 – L 61-12 at Oswego
Week 7 – L 58-6 vs. Yates Center
Week 8 – W 62-24 at West Elk
Week 9 – L 52-0 at South Sumner

Final Record: 4-5

The Kansas Jayhawks women's soccer team saw its run in the Big 12 Tournament come to an end Sunday afternoon, falling 2-1 to Colorado in the opening round. The loss came just days after Kansas picked up one of its biggest wins of the season, taking down then-No. 7 Texas Tech on Senior Night.

The Jayhawks delivered a thrilling finish against the Red Raiders last Thursday, battling through a back-and-forth matchup before junior Kate Langfelder found the back of the net with a shot off the left post to secure a 3-2 victory.

Head coach Nate Lie says the contest had the feel of a playoff game, and he was anxious going into the matchup knowing the quality of the Texas Tech team and how rarely the Red Raiders made mistakes to hurt themselves.

Lie also says Kansas did a good job of controlling possession, using the width of the field and taking care of the less glamorous parts of the game that become especially important late in the season. Those efforts helped the Jayhawks come away with a memorable win on Senior Night and carry momentum into the conference tournament.

With the loss to Colorado, Kansas now turns its attention to the NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament and awaits its seeding. The first round is scheduled to begin November 20, giving the Jayhawks another opportunity to continue their season on the national stage.

The Coffeyville Lady Ravens bounced back from a narrow loss to NEO with a convincing 79-50 road victory over Labette County on Sunday, improving to 3-1 on the season.

Esme Smith and Naomi Taylor led the way offensively, combining for 30 points to help Coffeyville pull away from the Cardinals and return to the win column.

The Lady Ravens will look to carry that momentum into their next matchup against Crowder College tomorrow, with tipoff scheduled for 6 p.m.

Here are the latest scores from around the KGGF listening area after the second round of the postseason:

Caney Valley 46, Royal Valley 6

Riverside 50, Neodesha 24

Oswego 22, Washington County 16

Caney Valley and Oswego will both move on to sectionals in the 2A and 8-man brackets. The Bullpups will face off against Sabetha, while the Indians will battle Canton-Galva, with a shot at sub-state in reach. 

Neodesha will end an impressive season at 8-2 and will look for an encore in 2027. 

If you'd like to take a peek at any of the Kansas high school football brackets for your chosen team, check out the KSHSAA links below:

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8-Man DI Bracket

Both Kansas and Kansas State came up short against Big 12 opponents on Saturday, dropping their second consecutive conference games and slipping toward the bottom of the league standings.

Kansas nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback against UCF after trailing 26-7 midway through the third quarter. The Jayhawks scored 25 unanswered points to take a 32-26 lead with a little over a minute remaining, but the Golden Knights answered with a game-winning drive, finding the end zone with just one second left to escape with a 33-32 victory.

Head coach Lance Leipold says his team did a great job of overcoming a slow first half and fighting its way back into the lead, but the defense couldn't come up with a stop on the final drive. The loss drops Kansas to 3-6 overall and 1-5 in Big 12 play, leaving the Jayhawks at the bottom of the conference standings.

Kansas State, meanwhile, struggled to keep pace with Oklahoma State at home, as the Cowboys put up 49 points in the first half to take a commanding 49-14 lead into the break.

Oklahoma State maintained control the rest of the way, leaving Manhattan with a 66-28 victory. Head coach Collin Klein says the loss starts with him and the coaching staff, taking responsibility for not doing a better job of putting the Wildcats in position to win.

The defeat drops K-State to 4-5 overall and 1-5 in conference play. The Wildcats sit just one spot ahead of Kansas near the bottom of the Big 12 standings.

The Kansas City Chiefs handled the visiting New York Jets, outscoring the team from the Big Apple 28-3 after an early second-quarter deficit to win 35-12 and end a two-game skid. 

Head coach Andy Reid says he was proud of how his team performed after two consecutive defeats and liked how they rebounded from the slow start, especially on special teams. 

The Chiefs will be back in action next Sunday with another noon contest as they hit the road to take on the Atlanta Falcons, with pregame beginning at 11:00 on the Mighty 690.

The Coffeyville Red Ravens closed out their 2026 campaign with one of their biggest wins of the year, knocking off the 14th-ranked Dodge City Conquistadors 28-20 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. A strong defensive effort helped Coffeyville overcome a turnover-filled fourth quarter and secure its second straight victory to finish the season under head coach Nick Dobler.

Dodge City opened the scoring with a 30-yard field goal after Coffeyville went three-and-out, and the teams traded empty possessions before the Red Ravens found their footing offensively. John Nicholas led an 11-play, 83-yard drive, capping it with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Bird-Winston on second-and-goal. It was Bird-Winston's first touchdown of the season, giving Coffeyville a 6-3 lead after the extra point was missed.

The Conquistadors answered with a lengthy drive that chewed up nearly all of the remaining second quarter clock, including a successful fake punt on fourth-and-two near midfield to extend their march. They eventually found the end zone when Tim Carpenter connected with receiver Omarion Lewis on a four-yard touchdown pass, putting Dodge City ahead 10-6 at halftime.

The Conquistadors had another opportunity to add points before the break after Nicholas fumbled inside his own 30-yard line with under thirty seconds remaining before the break, but Coffeyville's defense blocked a 33-yard field goal attempt to keep the game within reach.

Dodge City extended its lead less than a minute into the second half when Carpenter broke loose for a 79-yard rushing touchdown, but he left the game after landing awkwardly on his right shoulder as he was taken to the turf falling into the end zone, and the Red Ravens took advantage of the change at quarterback to work their way back into the game down 17-6.

T.J. Ward finished off two Coffeyville scoring drives, first punching in a three-yard touchdown on fourth-and-goal and later finding the end zone from six yards out. The second score put the Red Ravens ahead 20-17, after failing to convert the two-point attempt.

Dodge City tied the game with a 42-yard field goal with 10:19 remaining, setting up a wild finish. Nicholas threw three interceptions on three consecutive series, but the Conquistadors couldn't turn any of them into points, as CCC's defense stood tall. 

Nicholas' third pick set up Dodge City at the Coffeyville 41-yard line with 1:22 left, but the Conquistadors were pushed backward by an 11-yard sack before Coffeyville linebacker Dayontay Standifer stepped in front of a pass intended for the right flat and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown. Coffeyville converted the two-point attempt to take a 28-20 lead with less than 35 seconds remaining.

The Conquistadors fumbled the ensuing kickoff, allowing the Red Ravens to close out the victory and celebrate a strong finish to the season. Coffeyville finished 4-6 overall and 3-3 in conference play, winning its final two games after a difficult stretch.

Dobler will enter his fourth season at the helm in 2027, with the Red Ravens hoping to carry that late-season momentum into the offseason and build on the progress made down the stretch.

The Caney Valley Bullpups are regional champions as they beat Royal Valley 46-6.

The Panthers got the game started early with a touchdown drive on their first possession taking a 6-0 lead.  Caney would answer right back after a big kick return, setting up the offense on the Royal Valley 15 yard line.  Two plays later Traxcyn Garton would score his first of three touchdowns on the night.  Caney would extend their first half lead to 24-6 on a Konner Paulie punt return for a touchdown.

Caney would go on to score 46 unanswered points to secure the win.  The Bullpups take on Sebetha next week in a battle of unbeatens.

The Coffeyville Red Ravens overcame a back-and-forth first half before taking control after the break, pulling away for a 98-79 win over Lee College in the Scooter's Coffee Tip-Off Classic to improve to 2-0.

Jordan Buckner and Connor Sprattley combined for 26 points on 8-of-15 shooting to help the Navigators carry a 43-42 lead into halftime, but Lee College struggled to get consistent production from the rest of its lineup as Coffeyville made adjustments out of the locker room. 

The Red Ravens went on a 32-19 run over the first 10 minutes of the second half to take a 74-62 lead, and the Navigators couldn't get back within striking distance.

Jack Sorrell led all scorers with 27 points, continuing his efficient start to the season by shooting 7-of-14 from the field. Khalib Norcome, Jeremiah Ibeziako and Uzziah Sanders also finished in double figures to help power the Coffeyville offense.

After being outrebounded by 15 in the first half, the Red Ravens flipped the script after halftime, dominating the boards 26-12. Coffeyville limited Lee College's second-chance opportunities and recorded 14 steals, putting pressure on the Navigators throughout the second half.

Nathaniel Salmon led the Red Ravens with 13 rebounds, while Harmon Hailemichael added seven boards to help control the paint. Coffeyville will look to carry that momentum into a matchup with North Dakota State College of Science tomorrow, with tip-off scheduled for 3 p.m. in Great Bend, Kansas. 

The Caney Valley Bullpups improved to 9-0 with a 66-6 win over Jayhawk-Linn last Thursday, moving one victory away from reaching double-digit wins for the season under head coach Criss Davis.

The Bullpups once again got off to a quick start, continuing a trend that has seen them score a touchdown on their opening possession in all but one game this season.

Davis says his defense once again stood out, as the Bullpups kept the Jayhawks’ rushing attack in check and came away with two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.

Caney Valley will face Royal Valley in the regional round tonight after the Panthers defeated Baxter Springs 32-14 in Week 9. Davis says the two teams are similar, as both deploy run-heavy offenses and pride themselves on physical play. He believes that physicality will be a deciding factor in tonight’s matchup.

The Bullpups will have home-field advantage as the higher seed, hosting the 10th-seeded Panthers. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m., with kickoff set for 7 p.m. on US 98. The winner will advance to face either Sabetha or Silver Lake in the sectional round next Friday.

The Fredonia Yellowjackets closed out their season last Thursday with a 38-6 loss to the Galena Bulldogs, finishing the year with a 1-8 record under head coach Lucus Lanning.

Fredonia entered the matchup hoping to secure its second win against a winless Galena squad, but the Bulldogs’ defense kept the Yellowjackets from consistently threatening

Lanning says his team moved the ball through the air better than he had seen all season. He also says Galena proved to be a much tougher opponent than its 0-8 record suggested, having faced a difficult schedule throughout the year.

Looking back on the campaign, Lanning says the matchup against Central Heights was where he saw his team begin to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Although the game ended in a loss, he believes it was Fredonia’s most productive performance of the season.

The Yellowjackets will return to action in 2027 for Lanning’s second year at the helm, looking to build on their 1-8 finish.

The Coffeyville Red Ravens will travel to Dodge City for their season finale this Saturday, looking to secure a second straight win after a great performance against Highland.

The Red Ravens’ road success will be tested by a Conquistadors team that has been perfect at home this season, as 14th-ranked Dodge City looks to defend its turf against a Coffeyville squad entering the matchup with renewed confidence.

Coming off a six-touchdown performance from quarterback John Nicholas and an offense that punted just once against the Scotties, head coach Nick Dobler says Dodge City presents a strong opponent with a solid scheme, and his offense will need to continue converting on third downs while giving Nicholas time in the pocket.

Pregame coverage begins at 11:30 a.m., with kickoff set for noon on US 98, as the Red Ravens look to finish the season strong against a top-15 opponent.

The Coffeyville Lady Ravens improved to 2-0 to begin the season with a 73-33 win over Haskell JV on Thursday night, once again overcoming a slow start before pulling away from their opponent.

A two-point first-quarter lead quickly grew into a 20-point advantage as Coffeyville put together a 20-2 run to create separation. Haskell initially slowed the Lady Ravens with a 2-3 zone defense, but Coffeyville found success in transition and used its pressure on the defensive end to generate fast-break opportunities.

Rekiah Brown led all scorers with 18 points, while Esme Smith added 17 and Carly Dameron finished with 10. Coffeyville also had a strong night at the free-throw line, converting nearly all of its attempts.

The Lady Ravens will be back in action tomorrow against NEO, which is coming off a 78-73 loss to Independence. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

The St. Paul Indians closed out their season on a high note, taking down the Fairfield Falcons 50-30 last Thursday to earn their first win of the year under head coach Keith Wiatrak.

Trailing 30-20 at halftime, the Indians’ defense stepped up over the final 24 minutes, keeping the Falcons scoreless the rest of the way. Meanwhile, the offense took control in the fourth quarter to secure the 20-point victory.

Wiatrak says a halftime conversation and a third-quarter interception helped spark the turnaround, as the Indians found their confidence in the second half.

Wiatrak also says his team’s fight and never-give-up attitude made this group special, especially after two consecutive seasons in which significant injuries impacted the team’s performance on the field.

The Indians finish the year at 1-8 and will look to build on a large group of returning underclassmen next season, led by a handful of juniors and seniors.

The Neodesha Bluestreaks advanced to the regional round of the Class 2A football playoffs with a 61-26 win over Pleasant Ridge in their Week 9 matchup Thursday night under head coach Nathan West.

The teams traded touchdown drives in a back-and-forth first quarter before Neodesha found its footing and pulled away. The Bluestreaks’ defense held the Rams to just 12 points over the final 36 minutes to help secure the victory.

West says his team did a great job weathering the early storm against a Rams team they knew little about. He adds that the consistent scoring gave his coaching staff time to make the necessary adjustments throughout the game.

Senior Camryn White had a nose for the end zone Thursday night, crossing the goal line six times while rushing for 140 yards. West says White is a talented player, and his offensive line, which features three seniors, has done a stellar job all season.

Neodesha will host Riverside this Friday as the fourth and fifth seeds on the east side of the bracket meet in a matchup between two 8-1 teams. The Cyclones and Bluestreaks each have just one loss, with both defeats coming against teams still in the hunt for a state championship.

The Kansas Jayhawks volleyball squad remains ranked No. 15 in the AVCA polls following their fourth straight win, including a sweep of rival Kansas State at Allen Fieldhouse last Friday.

After starting the season 1-3, Kansas has gone 15-2 and currently sits third in the Big 12 standings with seven matches remaining on the schedule.

Following the 3-0 win over the Wildcats, head coach Matt Ulmer says his favorite part of the match was the energy inside the arena and seeing everyone involved have fun during the victory.

Ulmer says several stoppages slowed the game during the second set against K-State, while the Jayhawks also committed a few service errors. He says limiting those mistakes is an area where he'd like to see the team improve.

Kansas will be back in action tonight against No. 24 Baylor at Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena, looking to extend its winning streak to five matches.

The West Elk Patriots finished the season with a 2-7 record after receiving a forfeit victory over the Udall Eagles, closing out head coach Ian Denton’s second year at the head of the team. 

The Patriots defeated Udall 48-0 in their first win of the season back in Week 2, and the team was preparing to get on the bus for the rematch when word came in that the Eagles would be unable to play.

Denton says the situation was disappointing, especially for the seniors who were looking forward to some closure to their season.

Looking back on the campaign, Denton says he saw the most growth in the maturity of his players. With several freshmen and sophomores stepping into expanded roles because of injuries, the younger players gained a better understanding of the speed and physicality of 8-Man football.

The Patriots will look to improve in 2027 as Denton enters his third year at the helm, following back-to-back 2-7 finishes. We’ll take a closer look at West Elk’s season in review next week.

The Cherryvale Chargers saw their season come to a close with a 61-6 loss to the Sabetha Bluejays in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs, finishing the year with a 4-5 record under head coach Harry Hester.

The Chargers forced a fumble on Sabetha’s second possession, deep in Bluejay territory, giving Cherryvale an opportunity to take the lead. However, a 98-yard pick-six put the home team up by two scores, and Sabetha stayed in control the rest of the night.

Hester says his team went neck and neck with one of the top teams in the state early on, and he was proud of how hard the Chargers competed against a disciplined defensive team.

Throughout the campaign, Hester says there was a quiet confidence within his team, as players were prepared to put their heads down and get to work while continuing to build their understanding of the game during his second year back with the Chargers.

Cherryvale will return the majority of its 2026 roster, with just two seniors graduating. The Chargers will look to build on this season’s 4-5 finish heading into next year. We’ll have a season wrap-up story on Cherryvale next week.

Kansas State basketball and first-year head coach Casey Alexander opened the season with a narrow 68-66 loss to South Dakota State at Bramlage Coliseum on Tuesday night.

The Wildcats trailed by seven at halftime and clawed their way back into the game, but couldn't take the lead as the second half came to a close.

Alexander says the Jackrabbits' guards did a good job of making plays, while also taking responsibility for not putting his team in a position to deliver a better performance.

The Wildcats begin the season 0-1 and will be back in action Friday against Cal State Northridge. Pregame coverage begins at 7 p.m., with tipoff set for 8 p.m. on US 98.

The Erie Red Devils saw their season come to an end Friday with a 52-0 loss to South Sumner in the first round of the 8-Man playoffs under head coach David Pitts.

The Red Devils were looking to upset the higher-seeded Outlaws after falling to them earlier in the season, 66-12, however, South Sumner’s defense shut out Erie to secure the victory.

Pitts says he challenged his team to compete against one of the top teams in 8-Man football. He liked how the Red Devils moved the ball down the field, but Erie was unable to convert when it reached South Sumner territory.

Through nine games in a new format, Pitts says he saw his players continue to adapt to the details and techniques of the game, with that progress showing up in their play as the season went on.

The Red Devils finish the year with a 4-5 record after going .500 during the regular season. We’ll have a season wrap-up on Erie next week.

The Oswego Indians advanced to the regional round of the 8-Man Division I playoffs with a 76-28 win over Cedar Vale/Dexter on Friday, continuing their postseason run under head coach Matt Fowler.

The Indians and Spartans met last year in a 174-point shootout, with Cedar Vale/Dexter coming away with an 88-86 victory. Friday night’s matchup started much the same way, as the teams combined for 68 points in the opening 12 minutes, however, Oswego shut out the Spartans the rest of the way to secure the victory.

Coming into the matchup, Fowler says it was easy for his team to stay focused, considering how last year’s game ended. He says the message to his players was to remember that the game in front of them was the last one guaranteed on their schedule.

Fowler also says the Indians had to be wary of Cedar Vale/Dexter quarterback Cooper Criss, who has great touch as a passer. Criss finished Friday’s game with 322 passing yards and four touchdown passes.

The Indians will face Washington County this Friday in the regional round. The 6-3 Tigers are coming off a 52-0 win over Cair Paravel.

The Kansas Jayhawks pulled away from Fordham on Tuesday evening, turning a six-point lead with just under 14 minutes remaining into a 95-65 victory over the visiting Rams under head coach Bill Self. Kansas’ defense found its footing down the stretch, helping the Jayhawks create separation and secure the 30-point win.

With added depth on his roster, Self says it may take some time to get used to having more than eight key rotation players at his disposal. Every Jayhawk came off the bench, and eight players logged at least 13 minutes.

Tre White led Kansas with 22 points, while top recruit Tyran Stokes added 15 as the Crimson and Blue turned on the gas, scoring 52 points in the second half.

The Jayhawks will be back at Allen Fieldhouse this Friday to take on Middle Tennessee. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m., with tipoff set for 8 p.m. on US 98.