Could watch this over and over. Watching pro athletes be coachable and attentive is so refreshing. This was rookie safety Nazeeh Johnson today with DC Steve Spagnuolo working on, what I presume, technique at the slot corner position
Bishop LeBlond senior Emma Raines suffered an ACL injury earlier in the month and couldn't be out to battle with her team in today's C2D16 championship. But Emma was able to see the floor in the final seconds of today's game. LB won and so did fans.
There's no place like sports
49ers rookie WR Ronnie Bell and MWSU WR coach
@abellboys
meet up prior to kickoff here at Spratt. Ronnie caught his first career TD pass on Thursday night against the Giants
BREAKING: MWSU menโs basketball head coach Will Martin said the team will travel to Rupp Arena to play the University of Kentucky on Oct. 30. More details to come tomorrow
The Chiefs are one of a few teams who go away from their own facility for training camp and given how far this team has gone (making it all the way to the Super Bowl) with so many new players, I asked Patrick Mahomes how valuable that time spent in St. Joe this past summer was
A little moment of reflection for
@EBHSFootball
head coach Dan Ritter, who in just three seasons, is headed to his second-consecutive Class 1 state title game
"To be able to be part of something and have a family kind of adopt me, I've been very blessed to be here."
North Platte is headed to its first state title game in 25 years. Just two years ago, this program was 0-10
Head coach Jared Quigley and senior Colton Kirkham remain calm, cool and collected as they continue to keep this special season going
ICYMI: Spoke with
@CoachWMartin
and
@willeames7
on Monday about the opportunity to play against a blue blood program like Kentucky on Oct. 30
Martin: "A deep sense of gratitude and humility."
From just a little bit ago: Augustana (SD) v. MWSU was a stalemate until
@kailic83
put a fork in this one with this last-second goal to give
@GriffonSoccer
their first win of the year. Clutch.
Thanks to John Anderson Jr. of
@MWSUMBB
for wearing the mic yesterday at camp.
His teammates said he is the personality on the team. While that's true, I also see a future coach.
Down goes the No. 1 team in the MIAA
@GriffonWBB
takes down
@nwbearcatwbb
61-47
Tiani Ellison leads Western with 18 points and gets the honor of ringing the bell
"They had confidence going into this game and that's something you really like to see as a coach"
East Buchanan is the back-to-back Class 1 state champions ๐๐
The Bulldogs were clicking on all cylinders on Saturday. Instead of talking about it, they decided to just be about.
Caught up with
@PlattsburgBBall
on Thursday now that they're at the top of the Class 2 boys rankings, but they know there's still work to do
"Like I tell my guys, the rankings really doesn't matter. We're day-to-day over here anyway,"
@CoachT_3
@Isaiahoward1
@thats_jaymoney
HIGHLIGHTS๐น: It was the Trevor Klein Show on Saturday afternoon
His six touchdowns helps propel East Buchanan over Duchesne in the state semifinals
Next stop? Columbia, MO for the C1 state title game
@GannonWBB
head coach Cleve Wright remembers making it to the 2010
@NCAADII
Women's Elite Eight in St. Joseph during his first stint with the Golden Knights
Fast forward 14 years, the same team he led to this stage is here again, and he isn't taking it for granted
A new era of
@GriffonWBB
begins
Ashton Feldhaus takes over the program as a first-time head coach and is prepared for what the job has to offer
"For me, I see nothing but excitement and opportunity."
HIGHLIGHTS: No. 23
@MWSU_Football
David's another Goliath as they take down nation's No. 2 Pitt State
Griffs get the win 31-30 and improve to 8-2 on the season
@LadyLeblond
and their four seniors went from 12 wins in their freshman year to capturing a 28-win season and a second place state finish in their final year.
I asked head coach Jackie Steltenpohl the story she'll tell about these seniors
Her response:
Clip on the left is from June of 2022. Clip on the right is from Sunday.
#Chiefs
Steve Spagnuolo is a teacher and these young DBs are receptive to his teaching.
North Platte is headed to the Class 1 state championship in Columbia next Friday
The Panthers defeat Milan 54-34 as this light snow continues to fall here in Dearborn
Highlights๐น:
@MWSU_Football
continues their momentum from the end of last season into Thursday by defeating Central Oklahoma 35-0. Western's defense gives up just 157 of total offense.
Richie James (
@Senseispunk
) had an impressive day of camp. Good speed and balance on this shallow crossing pattern in 7 on 7. I think we're gonna find out why Brett Veach and company tried to trade for him a few years back.
Travis Kelce said during OTAs in May that he's in Kansas City for the legacy and wants to help make the Chiefs the best team they can be.
He doubled down on his commitment to the Chiefs on Monday putting it as plainly as you can:
"I don't plan on playing anywhere else"
You know fall season is really here when the coaches luncheons start happening.
@MWSU_Football
Matt Williamson puts on the headset ahead of the teamโs season opener at home against UCO on Thursday
It doesn't come as a surprise
@CoachWMartin
would have
@willeames7
up there with him after such a significant game for his staff and his players.
ICYMI from last night, I dove briefly into their relationship after I spoke with them in KC a few weeks ago. Here's a look:
Iโve always wanted to talk sports and tell stories for a career. Six years ago, St. Joseph gave me that opportunity.
However, my time at News-Press NOW will come to an end June 30th.
Iโm looking forward to some overdue thank yous and tough goodbyes these next few weeks. ๐ค
HIGHLIGHTS ๐น: It had been 11 years since
@MWSUMBB
had defeated NWMSU. Last year when the two met at Looney, Western had a five-point halftime lead, but could not hold on. They wouldn't let this one slip this time.
Former
@MWSU_Football
DE CJ Ravenell is a Baltimore Raven.
He took the time to chat with local media on Wednesday, as grateful as can be to take this next step in his career.
"Everything I've done up to this point, it's paying off."
#RavensFlock
Former
@MWSUGriffons
Greg Carbin, Jay White and Kameron Freemyer received a warm welcome from the Looney Arena crowd on Saturday upon returning from Las Vegas.
This is the third championship for Carbin and White as part of the
#Chiefs
. Both talk returning to old stomping grounds
@CoachWMartin
hasn't tossed aside the idea of FLOW, but has offered a new metaphorical way of thinking for his team: Tune into our station ๐ป
"When you can tune in to the right frequency, to the right station and turn that up, there's nothing like it."
S/O
@TommyKFEQ
Out at St. Joseph Christian where Chloe Burnham is signing her letter of intent to play basketball at Seward County Community College in Kansas
Weโll hear from the SJCS senior tonight on
@newspressnow
๐บ
Here's a snippet of the conversation I had with
@cummings_kobe
this afternoon as he hopes to receive a phone call from an NFL team this week.
An extended version can be seen at 9 and 10 p.m. on
@newspressnow
2024 Inductees for
@MoSportsHall
have been released:
Tom Watson, Eric Hosmer, Casey Wiegmann, Betty Lennox, *Ben McCollum*, Dale Eshelbrenner, Pembroke Hill School Boys Tennis Program, Mike DeArmond, Dr. Vincent Key, Phil Dorman, Platte County High School Wrestling Era 1999-2010
Congratulations to
@MWSUvolleyball
's Holly Heldt on being named the 2023 ๐๐๐ผ๐ผ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐
๐ฐ
#BringYourAGame
Highlights๐น:
@SavannahFB_
(5-0) remains undefeated after defeating
@BHS_CardinalFB
(3-2)
54-22 Friday night. Both teams gave great effort which makes my job pretty fun
This oneโs for all the marbles here at Faurot Field in Columbia, MO ๐
East Buchanan (13-1) is going for their second-consecutive Class 1 state title against Adrian (12-2) ๐
Letโs get it
I don't think I've seen the sports world stop like this since Kobe Bryant died. You could see in players' eyes and in their demeanors that they didn't want to play on that night. Same thing tonight. Life becomes much bigger than a game when these things happen
DOWN GOES NUMBER TWO! Western wins after Dakari Streeter gets the strip sack and CJ Ravenell recovers!
Griffs kneel it out and they win 31-30!
The missed PAT on Pittโs last TD ends up costing them a chance at overtime
What's not so surprising about this achievement is that when you watch Reese warm-up/practice, you always see him shooting game shots. Stuff translates and likely why he stands alone atop this list
And your new all-time 3-point king: Reese Glover ๐
Glover now stands alone in the
@MWSUMBB
record books with 234 career 3-pointers, and he's not done yet!
We're proud of you, 3โฃ
#StayGold
๐ |
#GriffUp
๐ฆ ๐ฆ
Weโre finally here in Phoenix! Iโm exhausted. Wow.
@newspressnow
is here for all of Super Bowl Week!
Make sure to tune in all week for the latest news and updates leading up to
#SuperBowlLVII
This was called back for a holding, but ya gotta appreciate this sweet hurdle from
@JonasBennett1
.
Big day for Bennett this afternoon against MSSU:
21 carries, 128 yards
Haggard played a big part in Western's run to an Elite Eight last season. Can imagine this is very well received by the players who are familiar with what Haggard brings to the culture.
MWSU womenโs basketball look to make it five-straight wins at the Fieldhouse this afternoon against Northeastern State
Highlights coming your way tonight on
@newspressnow
Spoke with All-MIAA selections
@JaRonThames24
and
@PG_Taye
as well as
@CoachWMartin
on Monday about their first game of
@TheMIAA
Tournament
Martin: "In terms of our process, we're trying to get better every day and that's been an overarching theme the last two weeks for us."
Hard to put into words what had occurred this afternoon. The scene was unlike anything I had witnessed in my entire life. My thoughts are with the people affected by todayโs tragedy. Thanks to law enforcement, medical personnel and others who tended to the situation.
Spoke with
@MWSU_Football
HC Matt Williamson just a bit ago. He says Reagan Jones is the starter heading into Sat. @ Pitt State, but added QB Ty Baker is preparing in case he sees time. Baker led final three scoring drives against Northeastern last Sat. to help lift MWSU to a win
MWSU men's and women's basketball are both undefeated to start the season in non-conference play.
JaRon Thames: 19 PPG, 62.7% FG, 6.8 RPG
Connie Clarke: 18 PPG, 56.8% FG, 8.3 RPG
๐ธ
@VisionsByAJ
Met this young man Deven outside of the Footprint Center today.
Deven is from Arizona, but he roots hard for the Chiefs. Asked him why the Chiefs would win.
He says โtheyโre the best team in the NFL and they proved themselves all year.โ
More fan perspective tonight at 6
Highlights:
@LadyLeblond
is headed to the Class 2 quarterfinals after a little scare from Polo, but the Golden Eagles get the job done and are moving on
Shae Lewis: 15 points
Tatum Studer: 14 points