Month: November 2018

Stallions drop 5A regional final to Olathe West

Junior receiver Kendall Brewer (24) caught a long pass along the sideline in the 5A regional final against Olathe West. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Schlagle Stallions lost the 5A regional final to the Olathe West Owls on Friday night, ending their season. The 49-15 final score belied the performance of the game, in which Schlagle held the lead until the final three minutes of the third quarter.

Junior running back Jaylin Richardson was once again the engine for the Stallions’ offense, and accounted for both touchdowns.

The opening quarter was scoreless. Both teams put together lengthy opening drives, but couldn’t push through to the end zone. Schlagle opened the scoring in the second quarter with a 32-yard Richardson run down the left sideline, followed by a 2-point conversion off a faked kick.

Olathe West responded immediately, returning the following kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown. The halftime score was 8-7 in Schlagle’s favor.

Schlagle took the opening kick of the second half and scored, capping the drive with a 10-yard Richardson run up the middle.

Once again, the Owls scored on the next possession, stringing together first downs and escaping from a couple of third-and-long situations. The Stallions allowed the touchdown, but snuffed out the two-point attempt to keep a 15-13 advantage.

As the third quarter wound down, Schlagle’s athletes, many of whom play both offense and defense, looked worn. The runs that had been effective in the first half got shorter or were stopped in the backfield. Quarterback Josh Becton was harassed in the backfield, and took two intentional grounding penalties and two lengthy sacks.

Olathe West took the lead with 3 1/2 minutes remaining in the third half on a 53-yard run, and they didn’t look back. One more long touchdown run put them ahead 27-15 at the end of the third quarter. They scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter for the final 49-15 margin.

Schlagle finished their season with a 6-4 record, including a 5-0 record and league title in the Kansas City – Atchison League.

Junior running back Jaylin Richardson (23) leaped to escape the grasp of an Olathe West defender. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Head coach Patrick Hansen addressed the team after the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Schlagle athletic director Sonya Scott presented the regional championhip plaque to Olathe West head coach T.J. O’Neill. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle marching band performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle marching band and dancers performed at halftime. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Kendall Brewer wrapped up Olathe West junior receiver Caden Barnard (16). (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Schlagle senior lineman Paul Beasley set up protection. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Jaylin Richardson put pressure on Olathe West quarterback Zac Krause. The pressure resulted in an interception by Schlagle senior defensive back Drelyn Carroll. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Kendall Brewer laid out trying to catch Olathe West returner Brendon Bolden, who scored on the kickoff return. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Saturday events

‘Souls to the Polls’ event planned Saturday
A “Souls to the Polls” event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the New Bethel Church, 745 Walker Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending should bring their identification cards or driver’s licenses to vote. A “Souls to the Polls” event also will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway. The event will include a potluck dinner.

Early voting taking place
Early voting is taking place at three sites from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Wyandotte County. For more details, see https://wyandotteonline.com/general-election-voters-guide/.

Strawberry Hill Museum reopens for holidays
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, reopens for the holidays on Saturday, Nov. 3. The museum is decorated for an “Olde World Christmas.: Tours are held at noon and 4:15 p.m. and Sundays. The tea room is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The museum is open only on the weekends, except for special tours. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12. For more information call 913-371-3264 or visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org.

Zoo animals come to the library on Saturday
Exotic animals will visit the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. It will be in the café area. This program is free and open to all ages.

Library offers Day of the Dead program
The West Wyandotte Library is sponsoring a Day of the Dead program from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the library auditorium at 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. Crafts, treats and food will be provided, as well as educational information about Dia de los Muertos. The movie, “Coco,” will be shown at 2:30 p.m. The event is for all ages. For more library events, visit www.kckpl.org.

Day of the Dead celebration and parade on Central Avenue
The Day of the Dead celebration begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, on Central Avenue, and ends with a parade at 6 p.m. from 6th to 16th Street on Central Avenue. The event is coordinated by the Central Avenue Betterment Association. There is no admission charge, and refreshments will be available for purchase. There will also be live music, food and face-painting at the event. See more at https://wyandotteonline.com/day-of-the-dead-celebration-to-be-saturday-afternoon-on-central-avenue/.

Centennial continues at World War I Museum
The centennial of the armistice continues Saturday at the World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. For details, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/world-war-i-museum-to-commemorate-centennial-of-armistice-starting-this-week/.

Fundraising event for MLM
Metro Lutheran Ministry will hold the “Power of Each One” fundraising event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in the Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park. The fundraiser will support the MLM food pantries, permanent supportive housing, minor home repair, employment support services and the MLM Christmas Store. The event also will include a farewell to retiring Executive Director Jim Glynn and a welcome to MLM’s new executive director, Scott Cooper. Reservations are required.

General election voter’s guide

Three early voting sites are open on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Wyandotte County.

The Saturday voting sites are at the Election Office, 850 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas; the Community Room, 2100 Metropolitan Ave., Kansas City, Kansas; and the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Early voting continues on Monday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at the election office only at 850 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

Those voting early should be registered to vote and should bring their driver’s license or other approved identification. For more information, see https://wyandotteonline.com/early-voting-begins-tuesday-in-wyandotte-county/.

You can find candidate information by using the “Election 2018” tab on the Wyandotte Daily website, https://wyandotteonline.com/category/election-2018/.

Also, you can use the Wyandotte Daily search box at the top right of the page to enter a candidate’s name.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6, and the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must be registered. Bring a driver’s license or approved photo ID. Go to your designated polling place.

To view your ballot, go to www.wycovotes.org and click on the Quick Link “What’s on my ballot?” on the bottom right.

Here are some other links to stories about the contested races in the general election:

Governor

What’s at stake in Tuesday’s governor election https://wyandotteonline.com/whats-at-stake-in-tuesdays-governor-election/

Kobach trails Kelly in fundraising for governor’s race
https://wyandotteonline.com/kobach-trails-kelly-in-fundraising-for-governors-race/

Kobach claims he can save $2 billion for Medicaid, but experts say the math doesn’t add up
https://wyandotteonline.com/kobach-claims-he-can-save-2-billion-for-medicaid-but-experts-say-the-math-doesnt-add-up/

Kobach, Yoder take diverging paths on immigration in tight Kansas races
https://wyandotteonline.com/kobach-yoder-take-diverging-paths-on-immigration-in-tight-kansas-races/

This year’s race for governor could make or break Medicaid expansion
https://wyandotteonline.com/this-years-race-for-governor-could-make-or-break-medicaid-expansion/

Candidates for governor can’t stop talking about Brownback
https://wyandotteonline.com/candidates-for-governor-cant-stop-talking-about-brownback/

What Kansas candidates for governorsay about school spending
https://wyandotteonline.com/what-kansas-candidates-for-governor-say-about-school-spending/

Kansas governor candidates each have a plan to fix the economy, but will one work?
https://wyandotteonline.com/kansas-governor-candidates-each-have-a-plan-to-fix-the-economy-but-will-one-work/

Top candidates for Kansas governor disagree on medical marijuana
https://wyandotteonline.com/top-candidates-for-kansas-governor-disagree-on-medical-marijuana/

Laura Kelly
http://www.kcur.org/post/my-fellow-kansans-laura-kelly

Kris Kobach
http://www.kcur.org/post/my-fellow-kansans-kris-kobach

Greg Orman
http://www.kcur.org/post/my-fellow-kansans-greg-orman

U.S. Representative, 3rd District

One week before the election, Kansas congressional candidates finally debate
https://wyandotteonline.com/one-week-before-the-election-kansas-congressional-candidates-finally-debate/

Fact-checking the leading candidates for U.S. House, 3rd District
https://wyandotteonline.com/fact-checking-the-leading-candidates-for-u-s-house-3rd-district/

Democrats take different tacks in Johnson and Wyandotte counties as they try to win the Kansas 3rd
https://wyandotteonline.com/democrats-take-different-tacks-in-johnson-and-wyandotte-counties-as-they-try-to-win-the-kansas-3rd/

Davids says she’ll reopen constituent services office in Wyandotte County https://wyandotteonline.com/davids-says-shell-reopen-constituent-services-office-in-wyandotte-county/

3rd District candidate calls for reform of campaign finance system
https://wyandotteonline.com/3rd-district-candidate-calls-for-reform-of-campaign-finance-system/

Why incumbent Yoder says he’s the underdog in the Kansas 3rd District
https://wyandotteonline.com/why-incumbent-yoder-says-hes-the-underdog-in-the-kansas-3rd-district/

Davids scores fundraising win against Yoder
https://wyandotteonline.com/davids-scores-fundraising-win-against-yoder/

Major Republican committee pulls money from Yoder re-election effort
https://wyandotteonline.com/major-republican-committee-pulls-money-from-yoder-re-election-effort/

For stories about Kevin Yoder, https://wyandotteonline.com/?s=Yoder

For stories about Sharice Davids, https://wyandotteonline.com/?s=Sharice+Davids

For stories about Chris Clemmons, https://wyandotteonline.com/?s=Chris+Clemmons

Other state offices

Candidates hear from residents at campaign event in KCK
https://wyandotteonline.com/candidates-hear-from-residents-at-campaign-event-tuesday-in-kck/

McLaughlin, Schmidt run for Kansas commissioner of insurance https://wyandotteonline.com/mclaughlin-schmidt-run-for-kansas-commissioner-of-insurance/

Kansas secretary of state race pits ‘quiet’ conservative against ‘Google guy’
https://wyandotteonline.com/kansas-secretary-of-state-race-pits-quiet-conservative-against-google-guy/

Kansas House of Representatives, 36th District

36th District candidates differ on school finance, other issues
https://wyandotteonline.com/36th-district-candidates-differ-on-school-finance-other-issues/

Candidate forum is being shown on KCKCC cable TV, KCEC, on Spectrum Cable channel 17 and Google TV channel 146. Remaining schedule:
Nov. 3 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
It also is online at the KCKCC YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/KCECable.

Kansas House of Representatives, 33rd District

Candidate forum is being shown on KCKCC cable TV, KCEC, on Spectrum Cable channel 17 and Google TV channel 146. Remaining schedule:
Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
It also is online at the KCKCC YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/KCECable.

Kansas Board of Education, 1st District

Two run for Kansas Board of Education, District 1
https://wyandotteonline.com/two-run-for-kansas-board-of-education-district-1/

Candidate forum is being shown on KCKCC cable TV, KCEC, on Spectrum Cable channel 17 and Google TV channel 146. Remaining schedule:
Nov. 3 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 5 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

It also is online at the KCKCC YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/KCECable.

Other election stories

Candidates hear from residents at campaign event in KCK
https://wyandotteonline.com/candidates-hear-from-residents-at-campaign-event-tuesday-in-kck/

Entertainer from KCK calls attention to voter registration deadline
https://wyandotteonline.com/entertainer-from-kck-calls-attention-to-voter-registration-deadline-on-tuesday/

Free bus rides offered to polls on Tuesday, Election Day https://wyandotteonline.com/free-bus-rides-offered-to-polls-on-tuesday-election-day/

More election information

For a story about polling places and times, including early voting, visit
https://wyandotteonline.com/early-voting-begins-tuesday-in-wyandotte-county/

Another good voter information website is the League of Women Voters’ Vote 411 at https://www.vote411.org/.

The ACLU Election Protection Hotline is 866-OUR-VOTE.
https://wyandotteonline.com/aclu-to-provide-hotline-for-election-nov-6/

For more information, visit the website of the Election Office at http://wycovotes.org/.

The Wyandotte County Election Office phone number is 913-573-8500, and its email is [email protected].