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KCKCC women roll; Blue Devil men win overtime thriller

by Alan Hoskins
Kansas City Kansas Community College’s basketball teams gave their fans their money’s worth in the opening round of the 11th annual Keith Lindsey Classic Friday.

The Lady Blue Devils looked every bit their national ranking in the second half in a 93-41 win over Ellsworth Community College while the Blue Devil men provided the drama, winning a 76-73 overtime thriller over On Point Hoops Academy that went right down to the final shot not once but twice.

KCKCC led the men’s game by nine points midway through the second half only to have On Point go ahead 55-54 with four minutes to go. Freshman Tevin Downing regained the lead for KCKCC with a 3-pointer with 3:28 left and soph C.J. Vallejo kept the Blue Devils in front 61-56 with a pair of free throws and a field goal. But three straight misses from the foul line opened the door for a pair of On Point 3-point goals by Nick Treleaven and Ty Hawkins, the one by Hawkins a spectacular 35-footer as time expired.

The Blue Devils (4-0) trailed only momentarily in overtime, thanks to the passing of Vallejo, a former Bishop Ward standout. Downing put KCKCC ahead to stay 65-64 with a 3-pointer; Clay Young drilled a baseline jumper and a 3-pointer; and Joe Lendway broke loose for a layup and all four field goals came on assists from Vallejo. However, the lead was never more than three points and it took two Ray Ridley free throws with 10 seconds to clinch it – but only when Deshon Bell’s desperation 3-pointer to tie rimmed out at the horn.

Six Blue Devils scored eight or more points with Lendway leading with a career high 19 points and six rebounds while Downing had his second double double of the season, 11 points and 10 rebounds. Ridley notched 13 points and a game high seven assists; Vallejo had 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists; Young nine points and Austin Hall eight points and five rebounds. Former Blue Devil Delondre Williams had 13 points and 12 rebounds for On Point.

Janai Mitchell scored 12 of KCKCC’s first 17 points as the Lady Blue Devils surged to a 26-9 lead only to have Ellsworth close to 40-28 at halftime behind 48 percent shooting. However, the Blue Devils erased any chance of another Panther comeback by scoring the first 24 points of the second half for a 64-28 lead.

Thirteen Blue Devils scored for the 18th ranked Blue Devils (3-0). Cheyenne North had 14 and Mitchell, Cassidy Harbert and Cierra Gaines 13 each in the well-balanced attack. Erin Anderson led in rebounds with nine while Gaines and North eight each. North also had six assists, Anderson five and Harbert four. KCKCC had 18 steals in the game including four each by Sierra Roberts and Mitchell.
– Alan Hoskins is the sports information director for KCKCC

Snow on its way to Wyandotte County

No snow had fallen in Wyandotte County by 10 a.m. Saturday, but a radar map from the National Weather Service showed snow was on the way.

A snow storm was already on the map at 10 a.m. for Topeka, Leavenworth, St. Joseph, Mo., and Ottawa, according to the radar map.

The area is under a winter weather advisory through midnight tonight. One to two inches of snow is expected today.

Snow, sleet or freezing rain are expected to cause travel difficulties, the weather service said. Residents should be prepared for slipper roads and limited visibility, and use caution while driving.

Snow is expected to start falling sometime in the mid-morning to late morning on Saturday. Snow could continue to fall as late as midnight tonight.

Snow may accumulate on roadways, making travel difficult, the weather service said.

For weather updates, visit www.weather.gov.

Saturday events

These are scheduled events. In the event of inclement weather, call the sponsoring organization first to see if the event will still be held. To send in your community event, email [email protected], and include your name and contact information.

Autumn Arts Fest planned Nov. 15
The Autumn Arts Fest is planned Nov. 15 at the Bonner Springs District Activity Center (YMCA), 410 N. Bluegrass Drive, Bonner Springs. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15. It is sponsored by the Bonner Springs Arts Alliance. The public is invited to shop for holiday gifts, arts and crafts. One-hour workshops will be offered for adults and children to make their own gifts. The event includes music, performers and food. For information, visit http://www.bonnerspringsartsalliance.org/.

Local organizations to assist in open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace
Organizations in the Greater Kansas City area, including the Rosedale Development Association and Enroll Wyandotte, will hold special events on Saturday, Nov. 15, to kick off the first day of open enrollment this year in the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. The organizations will hold public education events, open houses and free health fairs to inform uninsured and underinsured residents about coverage options available for 2015. Federal navigators and certified application counselors will staff the events to answer questions about health insurance, set up appointments and provide application assistance to individuals seeking to enroll in the marketplace. The events in Wyandotte County include: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15: Rosedale Development Association, 1403 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, Kan., 913-677-5097. 1–5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15: Enroll Wyandotte, South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan., 913-735-9008. Enroll Wyandotte, West Branch Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kan., 913-735-9008. Created by the Affordable Care Act, the Health Insurance Marketplace is a federally operated insurance marketplace online at www.healthcare.gov. The open enrollment period for 2015 coverage begins Nov. 15 and ends Feb. 15. In order for coverage to be effective Jan. 1, persons must enroll by Dec. 15. For more information about public enrollment events taking place in the metro area, or to find a trained counselor in the area, call United Way 2-1-1 or visit www.CoverKC.org. In the event of inclement weather, call first to see if the event still will be held.

Free kidney screening, flu vaccines offered Nov. 15
A free kidney screening and flu vaccines will be offered at a health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the 8th Street YMCA, 900 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kan. The National Kidney Foundation is sponsoring this screening for those who may be at risk for kidney disease. This includes those who have diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney failure or over the age of 60. There also will be flu shots, weight and body mass index readings. The flu shots will be through Walgreens. The Y will have 50 flu shot vouchers available for those who qualify. Those who do not have insurance will not qualify for a free vaccination; flu shots will be available at the event using their insurance card. For more information, call 913-321-9622 or visit www.kansascityymca.org/.

Lapel pin collection to be part of presentation Nov. 15
Clinton Wynn is scheduled to make a presentation on life and his pin collection at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Wynn has more than 6,000 lapel pins, one of the largest collections in the Midwest. Some of the pins will be on display at the library. Wynn also will give a presentation on “The Fundamentals of a Successful and Balanced Life.” The event also will include refreshments at noon. Reservations are requested to let him know the attendance, to 816-223-2566 or [email protected]. In the event of inclement weather, it is advisable to call first to see if the event is still being held.

Mobile food pantry scheduled to be at 65th and State today
A mobile food pantry from Harvesters is scheduled to be at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave. The food truck is scheduled to be at the parking lot of the former Walmart store at 1 p.m. Nov. 15. Food will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. The food items include fresh fruit and vegetables. There are no income restrictions; the food will be given away as supplies last. Quantities will vary according to the number of people in the family. Those receiving the food may line up in the KCKCC-TEC parking lot prior to the distribution. Future food distributions will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at KCKCC-TEC. Sponsors are Harvesters and Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, and KCKCC is a partner in this effort. More information about Harvesters food bank is at www.harvesters.org/, 816-929-3000.

Democrats to meet Saturday
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast is scheduled to be Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Eisenhower Room at the Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The speaker will be former state Rep. Bill Reardon. He was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives for 30 years. The breakfast buffet is available at 8:15 a.m. and the forum begins at 9:15. The cost for the breakfast buffet, which includes tax, service and tip, is $10; or $7 for students and those on limited income. All Democrats are invited to attend. Reservations were requested by Friday, Nov. 14. Reservations are encouraged but not required. To make a reservation, email [email protected].

Raggedy Doll craft program canceled today
The Raggedy Doll ministry craft program originally scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Open Door Baptist Church has been canceled because of the winter storm predicted for Saturday.

Bishop Ward play scheduled Nov. 15
Bishop Ward High School’s Drama Club is presenting “The Life and Times of Princess Sophia” by Douglas Clinton. Sponsored by drama teacher Kelly Lipovitz, this comedy opened Nov. 13 with a full crowd and lots of laughs. The show will continue at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Willard L. Phillips Memorial Auditorium at the school, 708 N. 18th, Kansas City, Kan.

Piper plans to present musical Saturday
The musical “Grease” is scheduled to be performed Saturday at Piper High School by the Piper High School theater department. Admission is $5 for students and $7 for adults. There is one performance left, on Saturday, as other performances were held Wednesday through Friday. The performance is scheduled at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.