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Stallions fall in 5A regional final

by Brian Turrel

Schlagle lost to Blue Valley Southwest 37-14 in the KSHSAA 5A regional final on Friday night, the Timberwolves’ second playoff victory over a KCKPS school in as many weeks.

Schlagle looked to running back Jaylin Richardson for rushing yards in the opening drives, but the Timberwolves contained him in the backfield and didn’t allow him to break free. On offense, Blue Valley Southwest focused on their own ground game, able to get solid gains up the middle and pulling out to a 14-0 lead.

On later drives, the Stallions had much better fortune through the air, getting Richardson out on the edge with swing passes, and targeting receiver Jermaine Hicks on deep throws. Hicks caught a 15-yard toss from quarterback Josh Becton with a minute remaining in the first quarter. Becton connected with Manowa Ngenzirabona for the 2-point conversion to pull within 14-8.

The Stallions kept the momentum going with a fumble recovery on the next Timberwolves drive, but weren’t able to cash in the opportunity. Southwest put together two touchdown drives in the second quarter and held a 28-8 halftime lead.

Schlagle got the first possession of the second half, but an interception gave the Timberwolves a short field and the first score of the half, a field goal for a 31-8 lead.

Cameron Campbell caught a touchdown throw from Becton with 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter for the final 37-14 result.

Schlagle ends the season with a 5-4 record, in a three-way tie for second place in the Kansas City-Atchison League.

Three other Wyandotte County teams also ended their seasons last night. Bonner Springs traveled to Bishop Miege, losing 57-8 to last year’s 4A champions. Piper played at undefeated Paola and lost 42-14. Wyandotte played at Olathe North in the 6A regional final, losing 56-13.

Senior running back Jaylin Richardson pulled in a pass in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

Receiver Jermaine Hicks (10) leaped for a pass in the end zone. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

Sophomore lineman Sherrick Simms set up for a block. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

Senior quarterback Josh Becton made a run around the left end. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

Junior receiver Elija Taylor ran onto the field with the team before the game. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

Senior Jordan Scruggs (3) got to the outside on a kickoff return. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

Senior defensive back Errick Moore (83) recovered a Blue Valley Southwest fumble. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

Blue Valley Southwest running back Mason Rozell leaped over the Schlagle defense. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

Schlagle athletic director Sonya Scott presented the regional championship plaque to the Blue Valley Southwest players. (Photo copyright 2019 by Brian Turrel)

Saturday events

Free flu shots, turkeys and coats offered
The Warm Up Wyandotte event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Mercy and Truth Clinic at 721 N. 31st St., Kansas City, Kansas. Besides 200 free flu shots, the clinic will give away 200 turkeys and coats, until they run out. Last year, they ran out after about 45 minutes. In the afternoon, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, another 200 free flu shots, turkeys and coats will be given away at the Mercy and Truth Clinic at 11644 W. 75th St., Shawnee, Kansas. Several organizations have donated the turkeys and coats. The coats are mostly “gently used” coats. For more details, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/free-flu-shots-turkeys-and-coats-to-be-given-away-saturday/.

Free admission for veterans this weekend at World War I Museum and Memorial

There will be free admission for veterans and active duty military personnel this weekend at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. There will be half-price general admission for the public this weekend. On display is the traveling Vietnam War exhibition from the New York Historical Society. For more information, visit https://www.theworldwar.org/.

Family story time planned
Family story time will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 9, in the craft room at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Participants will read stories, dance and sing. This program is geared to children ages 2-6.

Spanish singing lessons planned
“Clases de Canto,” or Spanish singing lessons, are planned from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in Conference Room B, South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Spanish language singing class is taught by Sandra Zamora. For other library programs, visit www.kckpl.org.

Strawberry Hill Museum tours planned
Olde World Christmas weekend tours are planned at noon Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The Victorian era-style museum has reopened after being decorated for Christmas. There is an admission charge. For more information, visit https://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

Library plans concert and lecture about Scott Joplin on Nov. 9
Michael Dolman, Kansas City, Kansas, native and San Francisco resident, will present a concert and lecture demonstration of Scott Joplin’s piano works at 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Scott Joplin was known as the king of ragtime. During his brief career, he wrote 44 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his earliest and most popular pieces, the “Maple Leaf Rag,” became ragtime’s first and most influential hit, and has been recognized as the archetypal rag. The piano works of Joplin are considered the American equivalent of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Inventions and Sinfonias” for keyboard.

Church to hold bingo night on Saturday
Sacred Heart parish 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a bingo night at 7 p.m. Nov. 9, with the Knights of Columbus as hosts. There will be concessions available.

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No. 1 Lady Blue Devils roll 76-56; at No. 2 Kirkwood Saturday

by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC

The stage is set Saturday for an early season collision of the top two ranked teams in NJCAA Division II women’s basketball – No. 1 Kansas City Kansas Community College vs. No. 2 Kirkwood on Kirkwood’s home court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m.

KCKCC will take a 4-0 record into the showdown of the last two national champions with a 76-56 win over Southeastern Community College of West Burlington, Iowa, in the opening round of the Kirkwood Classic Friday. Kirkwood (3-0) cruised past John Wood 77-40 Friday. Saturday’s game is scheduled to be streamed on the Kirkwood and NJCAA websites.

Outstanding performances by freshmen Aliyah Myers and Jada Mayberry and a big defensive effort propelled the Blue Devils past Southeastern. A 5-7 freshman from Derby, Myers had a game high 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting while Kapaun-Mt. Carmel freshman Jada Mayberry just missed a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds.

Belton freshman Kamryn Estell added 12 points and seven rebounds; Adoreya Williams seven points and Brodi Byrd and Destiny Zamudio six points each as the Blue Devils got a whopping 46 points from their bench.

Trailing 19-17 after one quarter, the Blue Devils gave up seven field goals the first period – and only eight the final three quarters. The middle two quarters were game changing. The Blackhawks were just 2-for-13 (.154) in the second period as KCKCC burst to a 35-27 halftime lead and 2-for-10 the third period as a 24-10 Blue Devil surge spread the lead to 59-37.

Mayberry had eight points and Myers five for KCKCC in the second quarter and Myers 10 in the third including two of her four 3-pointers (4-for-7). Byrd and Murcer Roberts also had treys in the period.

“Aliyah Myers and Jada Mayberry were both great for us,” KCKCC coach Joe McKinstry said. “The two of them carried us and made plays on both ends of the floor to keep our heads above water, especially early on.”

KCKCC won the rebounding battle 41-33 but also committed a season high 20 turnovers, The Blue Devils got off 16 more shots (71-55), shooting 39.4 percent from the field and 34.4 percent from 3-point. Southeastern was 27.3 percent from the field and .143 from distance.

“It’s good to get a win against a good program like Southeastern but the truth is, we didn’t play very well tonight,” he said. “We lacked the energy and enthusiasm we’ve been playing with and Southeastern came out very strong to start the game. On the other hand, I felt like we did do a good job of forcing them into tough shots. Southeastern didn’t get many easy opportunities in the half court. We also did a good job of rebounding the ball and getting ourselves into our transition game.”

Southeastern surged to a 6-0 lead and enjoyed its biggest lead at 9-2 before field goals by Tiaira Earnest, Estell and Adoreya Williams and a 3-pointer by Byrd evened the game at 11. There were three lead changes and two ties before the Blue Devils pulled away on 3-poiners by Myers and Mayberry to start the second quarter.