The Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats’ defense, including junior defensive tackler Walker Graves of Chillicothe, who had two solo tackles, limited Fort Hays State to only 13 rushing yards and forced three turnovers last Thursday night as NWMSU, nationally second-ranked in NCAA Division II, opened its season with a 33-19 home victory. (ALEXIS STARKS/NWMSU SPORTS)
MARYVILLE With former Chillicothe High School All-State lineman Walker Graves contributing a couple of unassisted tackles, the NCAA Division II No. 2-ranked Northwest Missouri State…