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Washburn University soccer posted a program-record eighth straight win on Sunday at Yager Stadium, with the Ichabods taking a 2-0 MIAA win over Northeastern State.
Freshman Mackinly Rohn (24) scored Washburn's first goal in Sunday's 2-0 MIAA win over Northeastern State as the Ichabods won their program-record eighth straight game. [Photo by Rick Peterson/TSN]
Washburn junior Ana Muruzabal (left) scored a goal for the Ichabods in Sunday's 2-0 MIAA win over Northeastern State. [Photo by Rick Peterson/TSN]
Ichabod coach Davy Phillips said the work that led to Sunday's achievement started a long time ago.
"I think it's been a couple of years now,'' Phillips said. "Last year we started 7-1-1 and we got up to No. 4 in the region. The year before that we were 6-1-1 I think, so it's been growing for years. It's the program that's building, I think.
"It's been positive and I expect to win every game. I did when I arrived, so for me it's not a surprise. I'm glad they're getting the rewards of their work, but this is what we strive for every year.''
Now 9-1-0 overall and 3-0-0 in the MIAA, Washburn made first-half goals from Mackinly Rohn and Ana Muruzabal stand up for the win while Raegan Wells recorded the shutout in goal for the Ichabods.
"I think (the streak) just solidifies the work we've put in this whole season,'' said Wells, the winningest goalkeeper in program history. "It's just one step closer to bringing home a conference championship
"This team just has a different type of mentality. We show up to practice ready to fight every day. We show up to games and we're just really confident and we trust each other.''
The goal for the Ichabods now is to use their hot start as motivation to keep it going over the remainder of the year.
"One of the things we talk about is the competitive callouses you build up, when you know what it takes to win and you're willing to go and put that work in because you know results will come from it,'' Phillips said. "I think we're just developing some really good callouses through these results, and it's good. I'm excited to watch the group keep growing.''
Rohn, a Washburn Rural product, continued her outstanding freshman season with her second goal of the year just 8:14 into Sunday's match and Muruzabal, a junior, added WU's second goal with 7:13 left in the half off passes from junior Jadyn Allen and senior Riley Painter, who were both credited with assists.
Washburn junior Khloe Schuckman (11) battles Northeastern State's Harley Louviere for the ball in Sunday's 2-0 Ichabod win. [Photo by Rick Peterson/TSN]
Wells picked up her third straight shutout and sixth of the season (five solo, one shared), and thanks in large part to the work of her teammates, had to make just one save on the afternoon.
"My favorite kind of game,'' Wells said.
On defense junior Josie Boyle and junior Jordan Tenpas played all 90 minutes to help hold Northeastern State in check across the board.
Rebecca Partyka played all 90 minutes in goal for Northeastern State, recording six saves in the match.
Washburn will go on the road for a Friday MIAA match at Missouri Western (6 p.m.) and a match at Northwest Missouri State next Sunday (1 p.m.).
WASHBURN 2, NORTHEASTERN STATE 0
Northeastern State (2-4-4, 0-3-1) 0 0 -- 0
Washburn (9-1-0, 3-0-0) 2 0 -- 2
Washburn -- Goals: Mackinly Rohn, Ana Muruzabal. Assists: Riley Painter, Jadyn Allen. Shutout: Raegan Wells.
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City schools swept all four championships in Saturday's Seaman Invitational at Shawnee North Community Center.
Seaman sophomore Ryin Miller won the girls individual championship in Saturday's Seaman Invitational, leading the Vikings to the team championship. [File photo/TSN]
Shawnee Heights senior Jackson Esquibel was the individual champion in Saturday's Seaman Invitational at the Shawnee North Community Center. [File photo/TSN]
Host Seaman swept the girls titles, with sophomore Ryin Miller leading a 1-2-3-5 Viking finish as Seaman won the team championship by a 21-47 margin over Lawrence.
Shawnee Heights senior Jackson Esquibel won the boys individual title while Washburn Rural and Seaman went one-two in the team standings, with the Junior Blues winning by a 58-69 margin over the Vikings.
Miller won the girls individual title in a five-kilometer time of 18 minutes, 31.76 seconds while freshman Brynn Spencer was second in 20:02.43, junior Stella Appelhanz third in 20:39.44 and senior Savannah Sampson fifth in 21:10.46.
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The Washburn Ichabods fell 27-21 at Nebraska-Kearney Saturday, with a combined 28 points being scored in the final 15 minutes of the game.
Washburn freshman quarterback Sam Van Dyne passed for 378 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's 27-21 MIAA loss at Nebraska-Kearney. [Photo courtesy of Washburn Athletics]
The Ichabods (1-4 overall, 0-4 MIAA) trailed 6-0 at halftime.
After a scoreless first quarter the Lopers took a 6-0 lead midway through the second quarter.
In the third quarter, the Lopers (2-3, 2-3) blocked a Washburn punt and one play later UNK went up 13-0 with 8:42 to go in the period.
Washburn answered with a score on its next possession when freshman Sam Van Dyne hit Connor Searcy for a 9-yard touchdown pass with 3:56 to go in the third, trimming the Loper lead to 13-7.
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No. 15-ranked Washburn volleyball was pushed to five sets but prevailed to defeat Northwest Missouri State 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in Lee Arena.
Washburn volleyball outlasted Northwest Missouri for a five-set MIAA victory Saturday at Lee Arena. [Photo courtesy of Washburn Athletics]
Washburn held an advantage for most of the first two sets, winning 25-23 and 25-20, and in both the third and fourth sets the Ichabods reached match point but the Bearcats had responses in each one to win 28-26 and 30-28 sets.
In the fifth Washburn was able to create early separation and hold on, winning 15-8.
Neither side created much advantage for themselves early in the first set. Three straight kills from three different players put the Ichabods up 9-8 and after trading a few points Washburn was able to reel off four points in a row to go up 15-10.
Northwest made it 16-15 and pulled within one point twice more in the set but never led as Rachel Schwensen was able to end the set on a kill, 25-23.
The second set was dictated by Washburn's offense, which hit .432 in the set while knocking down 18 kills with just two errors.
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On a nice breezy Friday night at Hummer Sports Park, Wichita Northwest sophomore Aaron Bohannon and the Grizzlies ran wild on Topeka High in a 70-7 non-league win over the Trojans.
Carlos Kelly's Topeka High Trojans dropped a 70-7 non-league decision to Wichita Northwest Friday night, falling to 1-4 on the season. [File photo/TSN]
Northwest racked up 299 total rushing yards, including 189 yards and five touchdowns from Bohannon.
Northwest also got plenty of help from its defense, which held the Trojans to 78 yards total offense and recorded a pair of pick-sixs.
The bright spot for the 1-4 Trojans bright came on a blocked Grizzlies field goal attempt which was recovered by Trojan sophomore Malachi Murph and returned 43 yards for the lone touchdown for the Trojans.
Topeka High returns to action next Friday at unbeaten Washburn Rural.
WICHITA NORTHWEST 70, TOPEKA HIGH 7
Wichita Northwest (4-1) 35 35 0 0 -- 70
Topeka High (1-4) 0 7 0 0 -- 7
Wichita Northwest -- Aaron Bohannon 10 run (Lee kick)
Wichita Northwest -- Aaron Bohannon 1 run (Lee kick)
Wichita Northwest -- Glasper 13 pass from Mason (Lee kick)
Wichita Northwest -- Carter 25 pass from Mason (Lee kick)
Wichita Northwest -- Fountain 25 fumble recovery (Lee kick)
Wichita Northwest -- Harris 31 interception return (Lee kick)
Wichita Northwest -- Magdaleno 26 interception return (Lee kick)
Wichita Northwest -- Aaron Bohannon 8 run (Lee kick)
Topeka High -- Murph 43 fumble return (Norman kick)
Wichita Northwest -- Aaron Bohannon 12 run (Lee kick)
Wichita Northwest -- Aaron Bohannon 3 run (Lee kick)
