Kansas City Kansas Community College’s ninth ranked Lady Blue Devils took no chances of letting an early 8-point lead get away Saturday.
Limiting Central Community College to one free throw the first seven minutes of the second quarter, the Blue Devils used a 12-1 run to open a 36-19 lead on the way to a 90-57 win in Columbus, Nebraska. The win boosted KCKCC’s record to 2-0 heading into the home opener against Park University’s junior varsity Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Ten Blue Devils scored in the win, four in double figures. Freshmen Hanna Valentine had 18 points and DeQuaria Guillroy 16 to lead the way while sophomores Aliyah Myers and Jada Mayberry added 12 and 11. In addition, freshmen Trinity McDow scored 8 points and Faith Putz and Lacy Whitcomb 6 each.
Myers also had a career-high eight assists as KCKCC had 21 assist5s on 29 field goals. DeQuaria Guillroy led rebounding with eight. The Blue Devils had only a 32-31 rebound edge but forced the Raiders in 29 turnovers while committing just 12.
“Very pleased for this group to be sitting at 2-0 right now,” KCKCC coach Joe McKinstry said. “We still have a lot to improve on but forcing 29 turnovers and having the balanced scoring today definitely tells me that we have a very high ceiling.”
KCKCC bolted to a 24-16 first quarter lead with an aggressive fast-breaking attack and led 42-22 at the half by knocking down 13-of-28 shots (.464) and 11-of-15 free throws (.733). The Blue Devils finished with 29-of-66 from the field (.439) and 23-of-30 from the foul line (.767).
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, toured the University of Kansas Health System vaccination clinic on Friday in Kansas City, Kansas. KU Health System has begun vaccinating its patients. Appointments are required. (Photo from KU Health System)
The University of Kansas Health System is vaccinating its patients, and one of the persons touring the vaccination clinic on Friday was U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas.
“I came to see what I can do to help at a federal level with getting the vaccine into the arms of more Kansans,” Sen. Moran said as he walked through the clinic space on the sixth floor of the Medical Pavilion that is now the designated COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
Phase 2 of the Kansas Vaccination Phases by Population is now underway, which includes persons aged 65 and older. The health system is working through the process of vaccinating its patients in that category in the new clinic on the Kansas City, Kansas, campus. In addition, health system leaders anticipate opening a second vaccine clinic at the Indian Creek Campus in the 10730 Nall Ave. building in Johnson County. Each clinic will be able to vaccinate up to 5,000 patients a week, depending on the amount of vaccine received.
Only KU health system patients aged 65 and older who have been seen in the last three years will be invited to schedule vaccinations at the clinic at this time, and invitations are being sent based on the supply of vaccine. People who are not currently patients of the health system may visit kansashealthsystem.com/COVIDVaccineForm and complete a form with details including name, age, address and email address. Based on the provided details, those eligible for vaccination under the current Kansas distribution plan will be notified as vaccine becomes available.
Sen. Moran talked with people getting their vaccinations Friday, who told of their joy and what it meant to their lives. One woman told him she’ll be able to hold her grandkids again, while still wearing a mask.
Sen. Moran said he wanted to learn what he could do to get more doses of the vaccine to Kansas. Even though the state gets the same percentage of the vaccine as the rest of the country, based on population, it’s not enough, he said. It is important for a high percentage of the population to get the vaccine in order to fight COVID-19, and it’s important that everyone keep wearing masks, socially distance and do the things that make their lives safer.
He also thanked health care workers.
“If you need another reason to get vaccinated, think about the people who come to work every day at the clinic and the hospital to try to save lives,” Sen. Moran said. “We need to reduce the burden that’s being created. A vaccine will help do that, and make everybody’s life safe.”
COVID-19 case numbers
Wyandotte County reported an increase of 70 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, Jan. 23, according to the Unified Government’s COVID-19 webpage. There were a cumulative 16,508 cases. There was a cumulative total of 220 deaths, no change since Friday.
The Mid-America Regional Council’s COVID-19 dashboard reported 142,865 cumulative COVID-19 cases on Saturday. There were 1,742 cumulative deaths, and 131 was the daily average of new hospitalizations.
The state of Kansas reported 266,653 COVID-19 cases statewide on Friday, an increase of 3,241 cases since Wednesday, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. There were an additional 23 deaths reported, with a cumulative total of 3,598.
The Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 dashboard on Saturday night reported 24,991,748 total cumulative cases in the United States, with 417,399 total deaths nationwide.
Free COVID-19 testing available Monday
COVID-19 tests will be available Monday, Jan. 25, at the Pierson Community Center parking lot, 1800 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Hours are subject to change depending on the weather and other factors. These tests are through WellHealth Management. For more information and to schedule a test, visit www.GoGetTested.com/Kansas.
The Unified Government Health Department’s COVID-19 test site at the former Kmart building at 78th and State will be open on Monday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The UG Health Department recently added flu testing to the COVID-19 test at the Kmart building. Only one swab is used for the two tests. The Health Department estimates a two- to three-day wait for COVID-19 results. For the flu, the department only contacts people if it is positive.
Tests from the Health Department are free for those who live or work in Wyandotte County. The tests are nasopharyngeal swab tests. The Health Department no longer uses saliva tests.
The tests are open to asymptomatic people as well as those who have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19. Check with the UG Health Department’s Facebook page to see if there have been any changes in the schedule. Bring something that shows that you live or work in Wyandotte County, such as a utility bill.
Wyandotte County residents who are interested in getting a COVID-19 vaccine may fill out a survey form at the UG Health Department at https://us.openforms.com/Form/2f2bcc68-3b6a-450b-9007-d39819db6572. Residents will be contacted to make an appointment when vaccine becomes available.
Cards and letters of encouragement for caregivers at KU Health System may be sent to Share Joy, care of Patient Relations, 4000 Cambridge St., Mailstop 1021, Kansas City, Kansas, 66160. Emails can be sent to [email protected].
Wyandotte County is under a mandatory mask and social distancing order.
Wyandotte County is in Phase 3 under Kansas Ad Astra reopening plan. Local health officials said under Phase 3, people should keep a distance of 6 feet between themselves and others. They may sit closer to people who live in their households. Also, people should wear masks and should wash hands or use hand sanitizer. There is a mask order in effect in Wyandotte County, requiring masks to be worn inside any public space. Some faith groups are holding online or video services. In Wyandotte County, those who are older than 60 or who have other medical conditions should continue being very cautious, according to the Wyandotte County health officials. Those who are sick should stay home, according to officials. More details about Wyandotte County health guidelines for churches are at https://www.wycokck.org/WycoKCK/media/Health-Department/Documents/Communicable%20Disease/COVID19/COVID-19GuidelinesForChurches.pdf. Some churches have been changing their services as a result of COVID-19 restrictions for the community. Residents are advised to visit the social media page of their church or faith organization, or to call them or email them, to see changes that have been made to regular schedules, or if there are video services planned on Sunday.
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has information about churches, Masses, and reflections, at https://www.facebook.com/archkck.
Casa – Worship House Christian Church, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 11 a.m. Sunday. The church has an online service at www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. Check with the church’s social media page for more information on services. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.
Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services in person with social distancing at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24. There will be a livestream service at https://www.facebook.com/opendoorkc/ and https://www.opendoorkc.com/.
Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, plans to livestream at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch, and people are welcome to attend the service in person, using social distancing, masks and other health measures.
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas, has a Mass online for Sunday, Jan. 24, at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK. St. Patrick Church also has in-person Masses.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold its services at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, online at https//www.stpauls.org and https//www.Facebook.comstpaulskck. The annual parish meeting will be held immediately after the morning service on Facebook.
Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, plans to have services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. For more information about this Sunday’s plans, visit the Facebook page of Pastor Mike Barnett, https://www.facebook.com/mike.barnett.528. Services are also provided through checkout of DVD or SD Card and can be sent by email upon request. People are welcome to attend the service in person using social distancing and other health measures. Masks are available or bring your own to wear.
Information about other church services in Wyandotte County may be available from the church’s social media page. To send in items for the Faith News, email information to [email protected]. Please include your name and contact information.
