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Nathan Bowman signs with Barton Community College Nathan Bowman is an all-around athlete at Bucklin High School and he is taking his talents to Barton CC. In football, he made all-league and all-state teams on both sides of the ball.

MANHATTAN — Disheartened as they were Wednesday night by a 64-63 loss to Marquette in the Big East/Big 12 Battle series, the Kansas State Wildcats left Bramlage Coliseum convinced that they’re making progress.

LAWRENCE — Tip-off between Kansas men’s basketball and Missouri is nearly here, as the hours and minutes count down to the 2:15 p.m. scheduled tip Saturday between the two programs.

Emalea Warden signs with Dodge City Community College

Nathan Bowman Signs with Barton CC

The Dodge City Lady Demons wrestling squad traveled to the Valley Center Invitational and won. The Red Demons dominated the competition and held a 82-point lead on the second place Derby Panthers and made a statement as they battled through the 20-team field.

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is The Associated Press college football player of the year, giving the Crimson Tide its second consecutive winner. Young received 42 of 53 first-place votes from AP Top 25 voters and 137 points to easily finish ahead of Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (four first-place votes, 67 points) for the AP Player of the Year honor presented by Regions Bank.