Roland becomes Busters single season home run leader
Ashley Roland, a former Sachse High School standout, belted her 13th homer of the season for Garden City Community College, surpassing the school record. The left handed slugger hit a first pitch three run shot off Colby pitcher Amy Foster, a key blow in the Jayhawk West doubleheader. Roland credits Trina Denison and hard work for refining her swing and approach.
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Amy Foster
Jonie Stegman
Courtney Duell
Duell
Tangeman
Lauder's slam powers GCCC sweep of Colby in two games
Garden City Lady Busters swept Colby in a doubleheader as Katy Lauder hit a grand slam in the third inning of the nightcap and Ashley Roland set a single season home run record with a three run shot in the opener. GCCC improved to 25-17 overall, 10-5 in the Jayhawk West, and hosts Cloud County before regional play. The team has won nine of its last 11, including a 13-2 win over Seward County, boosting confidence for the postseason.
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Kansas sophomore Brandon Rush to enter NBA Draft
Kansas guard Brandon Rush announces plans to enter the NBA Draft with no agent yet. He can withdraw by June 18 to return to college, and the 6-6 sophomore averaged 13.8 points and 5.6 rebounds while starting all 38 games as Kansas posted a 33-5 season and advanced to the round of eight. The Star noted Rush will head to Dallas for a weekend vacation after faxing entry forms.
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Julian Wright
Garden City nets two third place swim finishes this week
Garden City High School swims earned third at Emporia and Manhattan invitational meets. Despite missing four swimmers and no diving, the Buffs posted 323 points at Manhattan and 330 at Emporia behind stronger teams, with the 200-yard medley relay showing promise under coach Casey Wise.
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Nancy Nguyen
Rosa Amonte
Tessa Weippert
Becca Difbolasse Bauaban
Twins snap slide with 1-0 marathon over Royals in 11
Torii Hunter was hit by a Zack Greinke pitch causing a spark as the Twins beat the Royals 1-0 in 11 innings. Mike Redmond delivered the game winning RBI single after Justin Morneau and Jason Tyner sparked a rally. Juan Rincon pitched a clean 11th to seal the win.
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Jason Tyner
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Greinke
Detroit
Jason Bartlett
Matt Guerrier
Royals
Reggie Sanders
Sanders
Ron Gardenhire
Bernbeck Wins National Hoop Shoot Title in Massachusetts
Garden City's Jaymie Bernbeck won the Girls 10-11 division at the Elks Hoop Shoot national finals in Springfield,Mass. She sank 23 of 25 free throws, outshooting 11 finalists, after winning local, district, state, and regional rounds. Her name will join past winners on the Hall of Fame plaque. she hails from Garden City and represents Elks Lodge No. 1404.
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St. Dominic School
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Jackie Stiles
Chris Mullin
Fromer North Carolina State
Jennifer Howard
University of New Mexico
Steve Alford
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