Jazz and Sonics Clinch Playoff Spots as Pistons Take Division Title
The Seattle SuperSonics beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-100 to lock in Western Conference playoff berths along with Utah Jazz despite Dallas loss. Detroit Pistons clinch their first division crown in 12 years with a 105-99 win over Atlanta, while various late-game efforts from Desmond Mason and others highlighted the night.
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Garden City teams edge into late-season shape across sports
Krug weighs lineup shifts for boys tennis as Dawson Freeman and Wells pairs finish runner up at Great Bend and Dodge City tournaments. Schafer reshuffles girls soccer with freshmen Carter and Herman stepping in while Camarillo recovers. Baseball remains light with a split Western Athletic Conference set to dodge City. Aqua Buffs and softball stars push toward state with Duesing climbing all time lists and stealing confidently as schedule eases.
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Stars struggle to avoid missing playoffs this season
The Dallas Stars, used to title chases, face the real threat of missing the postseason for the first time since 1996 after a 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Dallas sits 10th in the Western Conference, two points out of the final spot, amid an eight-game road slide and franchise upheaval including a coach firing and key roster changes.
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Busters land three recruits as Diddle targets campus faces
GCCC women's coach Bobby Brasel signed Angie Faurot Tricia Sloan and Maggie Renfrow to letters of intent. Faurot provides size and versatility inside outside play while Sloan brings winning program culture and defense led by steals and free throw rate. Renfrow adds inside scoring and rebounding presence. Diddle meanwhile revamps Garden City roster focusing on on campus prospects before extending outward.
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