Moments of pride and loss in Garden City sports
A veteran sports writer recalls Garden City memories from GCHS football at Ulysses to a deer collision near Salina, honoring Bryan Irsik’s cancer fight, coaches Mike Smith and Jeff Tanner stepping down, and Lane Greenlee and Joey Dozier winning state titles. The piece highlights editor’s emotional journey, fan support, and professional growth.
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Garden City
Ulysses
Salina
Deerfield
GCHS
Bryan Irsik
Mike Smith
Jeff Tanner
Lane Greenlee
Joey Dozier
Greenlee
Dozier
Scott City
Rochelle Miller
Miller
Maize
Garden
New start for Garden City CC volleyball coach Amber Jay
Amber Jay began her first season at Garden City Community College in January. She joined after a busy summer recruiting and finally had her signed players on the court at the season's start. The team focuses on building cohesion amid fallout from the prior coach Nikola Petrovic, with forfeitures noted.
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Garden City Community College
Amber Jay
Jay
Nikola Petrovic
Perryman Athletic Complex
Lady Busters
Lamar
Colo
Chiefs face role doubt as Charles and Jones compete
In St Joseph Chiefs Charles and Jones share the backfield as both veterans and newcomer Thomas Jones push for carries. Charles who rushed for 1110 plus yards last season and five 40 yard TDs remains cautious about his role while Jones brings leadership and 1402 yards with the Jets last year. Training camp fuels questions over which back will lead the Chiefs in the rushing attack.
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ST. Joseph
NFL
Kansas City
Jamaal Charles
Chiefs
Thomas Jones
Charles
Atlanta
Larry Johnson
Jones
Thomas
Jackie Battle
New York Jets
Chris Johnson
Steven Jackson
Haley
Kansas City Chiefs
Corey Mays
GCCC soccer trip a success
Garden City Community College men s soccer team spent 12 hours on a weekend bus trip to Macomb Illinois for a summer camp style visit. newcomers bonded with Western Illinois University players while early morning runs and daily 4 p.m. scrimmages kept players busy. coach Stephen Gorton praised the training and effort.
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Garden City Community College
Macomb
Broacbusters
Western Illinois University
Broacbuster
GCCC
Stephen Gorton
Gorton
Favre Returns to Vikings Camp After Slow Summer
Brett Favre arrives in Eden Prairie Minnesota signaling an end to summer indecision. He is expected to practice with the Minnesota Vikings amid media attention and cheering fans as helicopters followed his arrival. The scene mirrors his signing last year with the rival Packers and points to a probable 20th NFL season.
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Eden Prairie
Minn
Brett Favre
Favre
Minnesota
Vikings
Mississippi
O.J
Visanthe Shiancoe
Bronco
Green Bay
Packers
Minnesota Vikings
Flying Cloud
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Garden City Telegram
Lee Volleyball
Lee Favre
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