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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

Berg's 26 lead Shockers past CSUN; state soccer finals Saturday

Plus, Rose Hill, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Maize South play for state soccer titles Saturday.

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William Berg's career-high 26 points carry Wichita State past CSUN 79-⁠67 in the opener

Wichita State opened its season with a 79-⁠67 win over CSUN

  • CSUN67
    Wichita State79
    FinalThe Shockers are 1-0 after Wednesday's opener at Charles Koch Arena.

Sources: Hutch Post, KWCH, CBS Sports

If you missed it: William Berg scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Wichita State opened the 2026-27 season with a 79-67 win over CSUN on Wednesday at . He shot 11 of 16 from the field.

  • Kenyon Giles: 21 points and a career-high eight assists
  • Jordan Frison: seven assists in his Wichita State debut
  • Out: Dillon Battie and TJ Williams (injuries); Noah Hill will miss the season
  • Next: USC on Sunday

It was closer than the final suggests. Wichita State led 47-40 at halftime, and CSUN pulled within 61-60 with 7:43 left before the Shockers went on a late run. Mikah Ballew led the Matadors with 17 points. Emmanuel Okorafor, added to the roster earlier Wednesday, played seven minutes in his return to Koch Arena.

Berg set career highs on a night the Shockers shot poorly

26
points for William Berg, a career high
16
rebounds for Berg, also a career high
37.3%
Wichita State's field goal shooting
3
turnovers for the Shockers

Sources: Hutch Post, KWCH

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Rose Hill, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Maize South play for state soccer titles Saturday

Rose Hill, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Maize South all play for state titles Saturday, and getting there took some nerve. Four of Thursday's six boys state soccer semifinals went to penalty kicks, including Rose Hill's 4-3 shootout win over Bishop Miege and Kapaun's 5-4 win over Blue Valley Southwest.

Four of six state soccer semifinals went to penalty kicks

ClassResultScore
6ADodge City over Valley Northwest1-0 (5-3 on PKs)
6ABlue Valley North over Wichita East1-0 (5-4 on PKs)
5AMaize South over De Soto3-2
5AKapaun Mt. Carmel over Blue Valley Southwest2-1 (5-4 on PKs)
4-1ABerean Academy over Heritage Christian3-2 (OT)
4-1ARose Hill over Bishop Miege1-0 (4-3 on PKs)

Source: KSN.com

  • Where: in Topeka, after the move
  • Records: Maize South 19-1-0; Rose Hill 19-1-0
  • Third place, Class 6A: Wichita East, 8:30 a.m.

Berean Academy, in a defensive posture most of the game, beat Heritage Christian Academy 3-2 in overtime. The Newton Kansan says Friesen scored two goals and the Warriors face Rose Hill on Saturday. Wichita East fell 5-4 on penalty kicks to Blue Valley North.

Three state soccer finals are set for Saturday in Topeka

  • Dodge City
    Blue Valley North
    Sat., 5 p.m.Class 6A championship game.
  • Kapaun Mt. Carmel
    Maize South
    Sat., 7 p.m.Class 5A championship game.
  • Rose Hill
    Berean Academy
    Sat., 5 p.m.Class 4-1A championship game.

Sources: KSN.com, Newton Kansan

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Ramp closure

The ramp from westbound Kellogg to southbound I-135 is closed from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday for redecking, said. It's part of a bridge replacement project. Wichita Eagle

The Kellogg ramp to I-135 is closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Westbound Kellogg to southbound I-135 ramp, Wichita

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Winter shelter

's emergency winter shelter at 1026 N. Main St. opened Sunday and has seen 90 people a night so far. Second Light says it's working on adding beds, and the Union Rescue Mission is also getting ready for the cold season. KWCH

Second Light

Retired Wichita police officer Nate Schwiethale, known as "Officer Nate," will lead operations at Second Light, the center announced Thursday. He spent 25 years at the department, where he founded and led field operations for the Homeless Outreach Team. KSN.com

New voice

Wichita native Denning Gerig called his first game as the Voice of the Shockers on Wednesday night. He follows Mike Kennedy, who held the job for 46 seasons. Wichita Eagle

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Wichita native Robert Warrior, a University of Kansas professor, served as a story consultant on Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie." He worked to make sure the show portrayed the Osage Nation accurately, and he appears as an extra in one episode. KWCH

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Berg's 26 lead Shockers past CSUN; state soccer finals Saturday

Plus, Rose Hill, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Maize South play for state soccer titles Saturday.

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  1. Berg scores 26 as Wichita State beats CSUN 79-67
  2. Rose Hill, Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Maize South play for state soccer titles Saturday
  3. Kellogg ramp to southbound I-135 closed until 3 p.m.
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