Bangle leaves Wichita State amid recruitment surge
Kurt Bangle, a 6-8 freshman from Garden City, opts to depart Wichita State citing height needs in the program and plans to pursue Division II opportunities. He notes no ill will toward the Shocker program as he weighs Fort Hays, Mesa State, Northwest Missouri State and other D II options and considers junior college routes.
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Illini and Tar Heels Meet For National Title Showdown
Top-ranked Illinois aims to extend a one-loss season into the national championship against second-ranked North Carolina, a matchup long anticipated as college basketball’s title showcase. Bruce Weber hails the clash as a rare, ideal final between the year’s best teams.
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Williams faces Illini in NCAA title duel
Kansas fans split as Roy Williams leads North Carolina against Illinois for the national championship. Williams won 400 plus games and many titles at Kansas before leaving in 2003, vowing to stay a Jayhawk, while his Tar Heels seek first national crown against Illinois in St. Louis.
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Broacbusters sweep Colby and split with Butler
Garden City Broacbusters swept Colby at Williams Stadium with 40 and 43 wins, then split a doubleheader with Butler in El Dorado. Ryan Rowland fired back-to-back shutouts, allowing three singles to Colby and striking out seven in seven frames.
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Lady Busters Drop Home Twinbill to Lamar
Garden City softball team the Lady Busters fall to Lamar Colorado in a nonconference doubleheader at Tangeman Sports Complex. They lose 4-1 and 5-3 dropping to 13-19. Ashley Arbon hits two home runs including a three-run shot in the fifth to rally late but not enough. Coach Phil Terpstra cites costly errors and weak hitting as key factors.
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Garden City boys tennis routs at Great Bend Invitational
Garden City High School collected a perfect 40 score across four events at the Great Bend Invitational, defeating Western Athletic Conference rivals and others. Tyler Richard led the charge at No 1 singles with two close wins and an 8 5 victory over Dan Snells.
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