KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs defense has lived by the bend-but-don’t-break mantra the past few years under Romeo Crennel. Well, that’s out the window now. New defensive coordinator Bob Sutton would prefer to attack from the word, “Hike,” and during the first week of organized team activities, his players have taken quite the shine to it. The Chiefs only intercepted seven passes a year ago, tied for last in the league, and managed to come up with six fumble recoveries. But the new system under Sutton is designed to create confusion for opposing offense and, in theory, lead to more sacks and turnovers.

Asked about the defense, cornerback Brandon Flowers said: “I love it. We’re coming to get the quarterback every play, and as a defensive back, you love that.”

Girls 2A Shot Put

• Kaylee Blake, IKM-Manning. 7th, 37’9″, 38’5.75″
• Cristyn Eischeid, IKM-Manning. 17th, 35’2.25″

Girls 3A Discus

• Valerie Johnson, Denison. 8th, 116’01”, 110’04”
• Ashton Weyer, Harlan. 18th, 102’02”
• Bailey Starner, Glenwood. 20th, 98’02”

Boys 2A Long Jump

• Chase Rupiper, Kuemper Catholic. 12th, 20’2.5″
• Casey Burg, IKM-Manning. 18th, 19’7.75″
• Dane Livengood, Treynor. 22nd, 19’0.25″

Boys 3A High Jump

• Mitch Bowden, Glenwood. 12th, J6’2″.
• Tony Dawson, Harlan. 16th, J6’2″.

Boys 2A Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims

Boys 3A Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims

• Harlan. 2nd, 58.30. Qualified for finals. Tony Dawson, Conner Clayton, Will Lansman, Austin Hess.
• Glenwood. 3rd, 58.38. Qualified for finals. Dane Kruse, Mitch Bowden, Kyle Bowden, Sam Jameson.

Girls 2A 3000 Meter Run Final

• Kaitlan Killinger, Treynor. 10th, 11:39.54
• Destiny Scar, Nodaway Valley. 14th, 11:53.18

Girls 3A 3000 Meter Run Final

• Tiffany Williams, Atlantic. 15th, 11:30.26

Boys 2A 3200 Meter Run Final

• Evan Siegrist, St. Albert. 15th, 10:19.08
• Colton Graham, Nodaway Valley. 20th, 10:40.47

Boys 3A 3200 Meter Run Final

• Brandon Phipps, Creston. 13th, 10:07.86
• Phillip Scrianko, Harlan. 17th, 10:26.06

Girls 2A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

• Jaedra Moses, Clarinda.  23rd, 13.53.  Did not qualify.

Girls 3A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

• Kecia Caudill, Glenwood. 12th, 13.24.  Did not qualify.
• Courtney Magnussen, Glenwood. 13th, 13.26. Did not qualify.
• Megan Ellerbeck, Denison. 24th, 13.97. Did not qualify.

Boys 2A Shot Put

• Riley Bach, Kuemper Catholic. 11th, 48’0.5″
• Jared DeVoe, Clarinda. 17th, 46’3.25″

Boys 3A Discus

• Andrew Overton, Denison.  5th, 156′
• Cameron Joy, Glenwood. 14th, 145’5″.
• Connor Fikes, Glenwood. 17th, 137’7″.
• Cale Stork, Harlan. 21st, 127’4″.

Girls 2A Long Jump

• Callie Calfee, Treynor. 9th, 16’3″.
• Josie Carter, Nodaway Valley.  14th, 16’1.75″.
• Kaitlyn Pearce, St. Albert.  17th, 15’7″.
• Blake Bergren, Red Oak.  24th, 14’11.5″

Girls 3A High Jump

• Dena Baughman, Harlan. 8th, 5″.
• Liz Riessen, Harlan. 13th, J5″.

Boys 2A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

• Eric Johnson, St. Albert. 12th, 11.73. Did not qualify.
• Dane Livengood, Treynor. 15th, 11.78. Did not qualify.
• Joe Racine, Shenendoah. 23rd, 12.07. Did not qualify.

Boys 3A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

• Joey Foss, Harlan. 20th, 12.06. Did not qualify.

Girls 2A 4×800 Meter Relay Final

• Tri-Center. 5th, 09:59.85. Emily Baatz, Alex Larsen, Nikki Paulson, Michell Mumm.
• Treynor. 18th, 10:16.93. Lexis Rogers, Alyssa Carley, Madison Huff, Tracy Purdy.

Girls 3A 4×800 Meter Relay Final

• Harlan. 4th, 09:46.26. Bailey Kuhl, Elle Kloewer, Marissa Klindt, Jess Feldman.
• Creston. 11th, 09:59.91.  Maria Mostek, Emily Wignall, Briley Taylor, Natalie Mostek.
• Glenwood. 18th, 10.17.11.  Carlie Cooper, Bailey Starner, Hayley Matthews, Molly Dean.

Boys 2A 4×800 Meter Relay Final

• St. Albert. 20th, 08:32.60. Lucas Luke, Ryan Hansen, Gus Doll, Evan Siegrist.
• Treynor. 23rd, 08:40.91. Kellin Chambers, Michael Wesley, Ryan Hempel, Ed Talbott.

Boys 3A 4×800 Meter Relay Final

• Glenwood. 6th, 08:11.41. James Fuller, Jeff Reeve, Brady Wheeler, Jared Cook.
• Creston. 11th, 08:17.19. Brice Briley, Travis Miller, Briar Evans, Jay Wolfe.
• Harlan. 21st, 08:27.73.  Jacob Feldman, Andrew Mumm, Nick Hough, Levi Preston.

Girls 2A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

• Kari Witt, Tri-Center. 15th, 26.98.  Did not qualify.

Girls 3A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

Boys 2A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

• Ryan Wettengel, St. Albert.  16th, 23.34. Did not qualify.

Boys 3A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

• Grant May, Glenwood. 19th, 23.52. Did not qualify.
• Matt Evers, Harlan. 17th, 23.36. Did not qualify.
• Joey Foss, Harlan. 22nd, 23.55. Did not qualify.

Girls 2A 400 Meter Dash Finals

• Sarah Schlichte, IKM-Manning. 7th, 1:00.45

Girls 3A 400 Meter Dash Finals

• Mikayla Evers, Harlan. 8th, 59.42.
• Alyssa Rihner, Denison. 13th, 1:00.54.

Boys 2A 400 Meter Dash Finals

• Tucker Culjat, St. Albert. 13th, 52.12.
• Casey Dykes, Red Oak. 19th, 52.88.
• Doug Hoke, Tri-Center. 21st, 53.13.

Boys 3A 400 Meter Dash Finals

• Derek Jones, Glenwood. 5th, 49.60.
• Jay Wolfe, Creston. 11th, 50.75.
• Brogan Weddum, Glenwood. 22nd, 52.60.

Girls 2A Shuttle Hurdle Prelims

•  Treynor. 1st, 1:06.88.  Top Qualifier. Lexis Rogers, Lexi Killinger, Laura Hempel, Chaley Rath.,
• Nodaway Valley. 20th, 1:12.56.  Did not qualify. Josie Carter, Katy Ersham, Kenna Lundy, Sidney Hohertz.
• IKM-Manning. 22nd, 1:14.63.  Did not qualify. Bethany Luensman, Carley McConnell, Nicole Langel, Alex Bornhoft.

Girls 3A Shuttle Hurdle Prelims

• Glenwood. 11th, 1:09.13.  Did not qualify. Miranda Ruth, Ashely Konfrst, Halie Darrow, Olivia Scarborough
• Harlan. DQ. Did not qualify. Jordyn Moser, Dena Baughman, Whitney Boldan, Courtney Scheffler.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa will play five games in November but just twice in October in 2014. The Big Ten released its revamped football schedule on Thursday, which in 2014 will include new members Maryland and Rutgers.  The Hawkeyes play just one home game in the first five weekends of Big Ten play – but they’ll get two bye weeks.  Iowa will play Purdue, Maryland, Minnesota and Illinois on the road and host Indiana, Northwestern, Wisconsin and Nebraska.

The conference will split into East and West divisions after this season, with the Hawkeyes in the West division.  Iowa is scheduled to open with home games against Northern Iowa, Ball State, Iowa State before a road trip to Pitt. The Hawkeyes begin this season on Aug. 31 against Northern Illinois.

Girls 1A Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims

• Griswold- 7th overall. 1:10.94  Qualified for Finals. Kinzey Nicklaus, Justine Freund, Jeana Freund, Trisha Huerta.
• Fremont Mills- 12th overall.  1:11.77.  Did not qualify. Taryn Williams, Andrea McClary, Madison Powers, Kalyn Madison.
• Audubon- 13th overall. 1:12.01.  Did not qualify. Emma Konkler, Carly Johnston, Kyra Obermeier, Emily Nelsen.

Girls 1A 3000 Meter Run Final

• Leah Sievert, Sibley-Ocheydan.  1st.  9:56.54.  New State Record.  Old record was 10:08.96 in 2006 by Brooke Dinsdale of North Tama.
• Rebekah Topham, Griswold.  2nd.  10:34.67
• Tiffany Shepherd, Corning.  6th.  11:01.94
• Jordyn Sindt, Griswold.  11th.  11:16.48
• Therese Frels, Guthrie Center. 22nd. 11:38.40.

Girls 1A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

• Emma Konkler, Audubon.  17.77.  Did not qualify.
• Kelsey Hurley, Fremont-Mills.  13.33. Did not qualify.
• Avery Taylor, Stanton.  13.69.  Did not qualify.
• Hailey Cook. Coon-Rapids Bayard.  13.70. Did not qualify.

Boys 1A 100 Meter Dash Prelims

• Nick Pittmon, East Mills.  11.09. Top qualifier, defending champ.
• Clayton Plowman, Adair-Casey.  11.65.  12th, Did not qualify.
• Tyler Robinson, AHST.  11.81.  Did not qualify.

Girls 1A 4×800 Meter Dash Finals

• Underwood. 9th overall, 1st in heat.  Gabby Myers, Madeline Stephens, Hannah Shipp, Erin Shapcott.
• Audubon.  14th overall, 2nd in heat.  Ruby Johnson, Miranda Nelsen, Megan Deist, Kiara Sporrer.
• Exira-EHK.  15th overall, 3rd in heat.  Adriel Hoflen, Jennifer Neville, Claire Paulsen, Chansea Nelson.
• Griswold.  21st overall.  Allison Young, Bridget Mauer, Payton Rush, Leah Lappe.

Boys 1A 4×800 Meter Dash Finals

• Griswold. 10th, 08:29.65.  Mason Anstey, Tanner Potter, Jordan Vetter, Xavier Olivo.

Girls 1A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

• Kelsey Hurley, Fremont-Mills.  6th, 26.78. Qualified for finals.
• Larissa Backhaus, Griswold. 27.31.  Did not qualify.
• Emma Konkler, Audubon.  Did not run due to injury.

Boys 1A 200 Meter Dash Prelims

• Nick Pittmon, East Mills. 1st, 22.46.  Top qualifier.
  
• Emmitt Wheatley, Adair-Casey. 13th, 23.30.  Did not qualify.
• Tyler Robinson, AHST. 23.60.  Did not qualify.

Girls 1A 400 Meter Dash Finals

• Jennifer Neville, Exira-EHK 11th, 1:01.58.
• Shaila Bird, AHST. 12th, 1:01.67
• Katie Clarke, Adair-Casey.  13th, 1:01.93

Boys 1A 400 Meter Dash Final

• Zach Morris, Riverside. 23rd, 53.26.
• Travis Herzberg, Villisca. 24th, 54.32.

Boys 1A Shuttle Hurdle Relay Prelims

• Underwood. 4th, 1:00.62. Qualified for finals.
• Audubon. 14th, 1:02.79. Colby Rattenborg, Heath Irlmeier, Mitchell Nelsen, Dylan Jensen.
• Griswold. 19th, 1:03.41.  Derek Kirchoff, Hadley Ogg, Jordan Vetter, Mason Anstey.

Boys 1A Shot Put

• Ricky Williams, Riverside. 12th, 47’4.25″.
• Collin Fast, Griswold. 19th, 43’7.25″.

Girls 1A Long Jump

• Marganne Haer, Villisca.15th, 15’8.75″.

Drake Stadium will host the Co-ed State Track & Field Championships beginning today in Des Moines.  The morning session will feature Class 1-A and 4-A boys and girls competitors.  The afternoon session will include the 2-A and 3-A teams.  Finals will be run today in the girls 3000, the boys 3200, the girls and boys 4 x 800 relay and the girls and boys 400.  Preliminaries will include the girls and boys 100 and 200 and the shuttle hurdle relay.  The field event finals are spread over today and tomorrow.

KJAN will have live coverage of the championships.  Chris Parks will be providing live reports today at 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 1:45 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:45 pm, 5:45 pm & 6:45 pm.  Chris will also be updating results immediately after each event on kjan.com, our twitter feed and our facebook page.

Here is the State Track schedule.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie Shelby Miller followed up his nearly perfect one-hitter with 5 2-3 scoreless innings and the Cardinals scored the go-ahead run in the seventh on a wild pitch in a 4-2 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night. Rick Ankiel’s two-run homer off rookie Seth Maness (3-0) tied it in the top of the seventh and was his first against the team that converted the former left-handed pitcher to an outfielder in 2005.

Shaun Marcum (0-4) made it out of the fifth for the first time in four starts since beginning the year on the 15-day disabled list. He left the game with two on and two out in the seventh and Scott Rice’s wild pitch to pinch hitter Ty Wigginton allowed Daniel Descalso to score the go-ahead run.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It hasn’t taken long for Alex Smith to become the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs. The former No. 1 draft pick was sent from the San Francisco 49ers to the Chiefs during a topsy-turvy offseason. If he wasn’t considered the leader in the huddle then, he certainly is now, as the Chiefs toil away in blazing heat during the first full week of voluntary practices.