Doherty Ousted at North Carolina After Turbulent Tenure
North Carolina fires Matt Doherty as basketball coach after three seasons marked by conflicts with players and staff. Athletic director Dick Baddour cites non sporting factors and inability to lead the program, with two NCAA tournament absences highlighting the turmoil. Players Rashad McCants and Melvin Scott reflect on frustration and pursuit of restoring the program.
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Melvin Scott
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Dick Baddour
Williams plays down UNC linked job talk
Williams says he will enjoy the week and focuses on Kansas basketball and his players. He dismisses any talk of North Carolina or other jobs, concentrating on the program and its "great places to eat" and rivers to spit in.
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Lakin edges Holcomb in two games to sweep series
In game one Lakin’s Jorge Quesada fueled a 9 2 victory with two RBI doubles as Luke Staab’s first inning run on a disputed stolen base nearly tied the game. Game two featured Lakin’s two early runs and a six run second inning led by Jess Holmes and Kyle Schiffelbein as Staab doubled Holcomb’s lone run, final 10 8.
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Galliart
Condarco
White
Errors costly to Garden City in softball twinbill
Garden City Bulldogs suffered two run-rule losses to Dodge City, committing multiple errors across both games. The Congs built a 9-0 lead in game two before Morrison’s two-run shot sealed it. GCCC also faced tough pitching from Melissa Lane and struggled to turn around a skid that now sits at nine losses in ten games.
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Dodge City
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Busters
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Urteaga
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Tamara Bilberry
Morrison
Terpstra
Poe
Vashall
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Lane
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Walz
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Hainline
Craver
GCHS runners set for state push after strong last season
GCHS: Strength in numbers placed third at state last season in the long jump. Throwers Erik Thomas and Josh Carr aim to build on gains and challenge for medals. Lady Buffaloes show depth in field events with Erika Culver, Tara Oppliger, and Megan Moser. Renae Berry and Shantelle Brown back in sprints. Jessica Sprott eyes multiple events despite shin issues. Season starts Thursday at the Five States Relays in Liberal.
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Josh Carr
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Renae Berry
Shantelle Brown
Jessica Sprott
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Buffs softball look to rebound from last year's disappointment
Buffaloes coach John Ford cites sting of last season as motivation as they rebuild around three seniors and integrate three freshmen. Key returners Wright Conway Nance lead a young lineup while a busy schedule against top state teams aims to sharpen the squad before sub state.
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Renae Gonzales
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Jessica Ortiz
Brittany Dyer
Maize
Derby
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