Advance voting in person is taking place at four locations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Wyandotte County. The locations are Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kansas; Joe Amayo-Argentine Community Center, 2810 Metropolitan Ave.; Kane Community Center, 3130 N. 122nd St., Kansas City, Kansas; and the Wyandotte County Election Office, 850 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Registered voters may cast ballots. Bring a driver’s license. Election Day is Nov. 8. For more information, see wycovotes.org.
CABA’s Day of Dead celebration today
The Central Avenue Betterment Association’s Day of the Dead festival will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, on Central Avenue. Activities will be centered at 1120 Central Ave. Face painting, wandering Catrinas, live entertainment and a nighttime parade are planned. See more at https://wyandotteonline.com/central-avenue-to-hold-day-of-the-dead-festival-saturday/.
Senior lineman Nathan Rios blocked and recovered a punt in the third quarter of Sumner Academy’s 28-0 loss to Pittsburg in the 5A KSHSAA playoffs. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Sumner Academy Sabres concluded the 2022 season with a 28-0 5A regional playoff loss to the Pittsburg Dragons. A bone-chilling rain soaked players and fans, with a gusty wind and temperatures at 40 degrees and under at game time.
The Dragons dominated from the opening drive, marching confidently down the field with big gains from running back Wyatt Rink for an early touchdown.
Sabres speedy running back Antonio Harrison, averaging over 200 yards per game coming into the contest, was stymied by the Pittsburg defense, which clogged the middle and prevented Sumner’s offensive line from sealing the edge. Harrison was more often than not met in the backfield by Dragons’ defenders.
The visitors repeated their drive twice more in the first half, opening up a 20-0 lead, but Sumner’s defense denied a fourth score at the end of the second quarter, making tackles for short yardage and running out the clock.
Sumner got a great punt to back Pittsburg up on its second half opening drive, and a bad snap and defensive stop forced the Dragons to punt.
Sabres senior Nathan Rios made the play of the game on the Dragons’ fourth down, busting through the line to block the punt. Rios recovered the loose ball on the Pittsburg 9-yard line to set up Sumner’s best scoring chance of the game, but the offense was not able to convert the opportunity to points.
Pittsburg scored again in the fourth quarter, with a two-point conversion to give a 28-0 final margin.
Sumner Academy finishes the season with a 7-3 record. The Sabres finished third in the Meadowlark League at 4-2, behind Atchison (6-0) and Highland Park (5-1).
In the 4A playoffs, the Piper Pirates beat previously undefeated Chanute 48-47 in a double overtime thriller. The Pirates were down by 14 with five minutes left in regulation, but a perfectly executed onside kick from Zane Busick gave his team the opportunity for a late comeback.
The Pirates, now 7-3, are scheduled to play the sectional championship game at Bishop Miege next Friday.
In the 3A playoffs, Bishop Ward was blanked 56-0 on the road by the Holton Wildcats. The Cyclones finish the season at 7-3.
Senior running back Antonio Harrison carried the ball. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Senior tight end Javeare Akande made a block to open a hole for junior running back Deavon McWashington. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Senior quarterback Camron Johnson was caught in the backfield. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
The Sumner offensive line set up for a snap. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Junior Marco Contreras broke a tackle and made good yardage on a kick return. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
The Sumner cheerleaders did their best to stay dry in the soaking rain. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Accidents have been reported on the slick pavement on area highways. An accident was reported at 2:48 p.m. Friday on eastbound I-70 near I-635. Another accident was reported on westbound I-70 near I-635 at 1:50 p.m. Friday. (KC Scout photo)
