Month: October 2016

Turner beats Washington in playoff, 61-49

Photos by Brian Turrel

Turner freshman running back Jaylin Richardson (5) prepared to push past a Washington defender. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Turner freshman running back Jaylin Richardson (5) prepared to push past a Washington defender. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior defensive back Brandon Egans (11) tackled Jaylon Richardson on a running play in the first quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior defensive back Brandon Egans (11) tackled Jaylin Richardson on a running play in the first quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior running back London Williams (25) reached across the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington senior running back London Williams (25) reached across the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Turner senior wide receiver Jordan Martin (8) was pursued by Washingon defensive end Tiyon Finley (24) after making a reception. Martin scored a touchdown on the play. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Turner senior wide receiver Jordan Martin (8) was pursued by Washingon defensive end Tiyon Finley (24) after making a reception. Martin scored a touchdown on the play. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior wide receiver Keyshawn King (4) was tackled by multiple Turner defenders on a kickoff return. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior wide receiver Keyshawn King (4) was tackled by multiple Turner defenders on a kickoff return. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Jaylin Richardson dived across the goal line for a touchdown. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Jaylin Richardson dived across the goal line for a touchdown. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Trailed by his blockers, Keyshawn King ran back a kickoff for a touchdown in the second quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Trailed by his blockers, Keyshawn King ran back a kickoff for a touchdown in the second quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
The Turner High School Marching Band entertained the crowd during halftime. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
The Turner High School Marching Band entertained the crowd during halftime. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
The Turner High School Marching Band entertained the crowd during halftime. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
The Turner High School Marching Band entertained the crowd during halftime. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior wide receiver Larmon Witt III (7) fielded the kickoff to open the third quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior wide receiver Larmon Witt III (7) fielded the kickoff to open the third quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington defensive lineman Adam Parker (65) hit Jaelon Harley as he threw. The defensive pressure led to an interception that was run back for a touchdown by Washington. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington defensive lineman Adam Parker (65) hit Jaelon Harley as he threw. The defensive pressure led to an interception that was run back for a touchdown by Washington. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior defensive lineman Donshea Edwards (40) made a tackle on Jaelon Harley in the third quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior defensive lineman Donshea Edwards (40) made a tackle on Jaelon Harley in the third quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Turner junior lineman Rodney Carroll (51) and Washington sophomore lineman Adarius Barber (66) engaged at the line of scrimmage. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Turner junior lineman Rodney Carroll (51) and Washington sophomore lineman Adarius Barber (66) engaged at the line of scrimmage. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Keyshawn King grabbed a reception over the outstretched arm of Turner freshman defensive back Joshua Becton (2). (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Keyshawn King grabbed a reception over the outstretched arm of Turner freshman defensive back Joshua Becton (2). (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Jaelon Harley looked to his receiver before calling for the snap in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Jaelon Harley looked to his receiver before calling for the snap in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Ryan Johnson made a block on Washington senior linebacker Jordan Goodwin (57) to spring Jaylin Richardson for a first down run during the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Ryan Johnson made a block on Washington senior linebacker Jordan Goodwin (57) to spring Jaylin Richardson for a first down run during the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Jaelon Harley was upended by Keyshawn King on a quarterback run. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Jaelon Harley was upended by Keyshawn King on a quarterback run. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Following the game, Turner head coach Jeremy Milne received a congratulatory hug from Jordan Martin immediately after Milne was doused with ice water by his players. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Following the game, Turner head coach Jeremy Milne received a congratulatory hug from Jordan Martin immediately after Milne was doused with ice water by his players. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
The Turner football team chanted in celebration after its victory over Washington High School in the Class 5A playoff game between the two schools on Oct. 28. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
The Turner football team chanted in celebration after its victory over Washington High School in the Class 5A playoff game between the two schools on Oct. 28. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Saturday events

Running Dead 5K scheduled today
The Running Dead 5K will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, starting at the Renaissance Festival at 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. At this race, zombies may chase humans through the course. Participants may wear a Halloween costume. The registration charge today is $40. The race starts at 11 a.m. and there will be a costume contest at 10:30 a.m. For more information, see www.runningdeadkc.com/.

American Royal Barbecue continues Saturday
The American Royal Barbecue continues Saturday at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. The event runs through Oct. 30. On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Cowtown Family Fun Fest will be held during the World Series of Barbecue at this competition. There will be activities for kids, face painting, a petting zoo, inflatables, and live music. There is an admissions fee. For more information, visit http://www.americanroyal.com/bbq/.

Boo Bash Halloween Party to be Oct. 29
The 4th Annual Boo Bash Halloween Party will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. The party is on a bigger scale this year with events throughout the library. Events include a live disc jockey playing terrifying tunes, scary stories by the fireplace, pumpkin decorating, a storywalk outside the library, and candy. Those attending may wear their costumes.

Chili supper planned Oct. 29
Grinter Chapel United Methodist Church, 7819 Swartz Road, Kansas City, Kan., will hold a chili supper fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Included will be all-you-can-eat chili or vegetable soup or hot dogs. The charge is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. The drink is included. There is a also a Trunk and Treat planned from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the church.

Church plans garage sale today
First Christian Church of Bonner Springs, 148 N. Nettleton, is planning a garage sale during Autumnfest from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.

Bird watching planned at library
Bird watching is planned from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. All ages may attend this program on the library grounds. The group will meet in the library café before going outside on the library grounds.

Health talk planned about chronic pain
A health and wellness talk about chronic pain will be given from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library auditorium, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Chronic pain and chronic pain syndrome will be the topic. Dr. Derrick T. Dube, a recent graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College, will speak. The program is for adults and senior adults.

Adult Halloween craft class planned today
Make a Halloween mask at a craft class for adults to be held today from 10 a.m. to noon at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library story time-craft room, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Pre-registration is required. The class is for adults and senior adults. Fancy masks for Halloween will be made. Teens may attend if accompanied by an adult. There is a $3 cost for supplies. Call 913-279-2066 to register.

Zombie Fest planned at library
A Zombie Fest is planned from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the West Wyandotte Library auditorium, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kan. Teens and adults may attend. There will be snacks and a zombie makeup contest, with makeup available. The event is for ages 12 and older only.

Victim dies after multiple gunshot wounds

Kansas City, Kan., police are investigating a homicide about 3:28 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the 200 block of South Valley.

A man in his late 40s was found by officers at the site, according to the police spokesman. He had been injured from multiple gunshot wounds, the police spokesman said.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries, according to the spokesman.

His identity will not be released until there is positive identification and family notification, police said.

The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.