Buffs and Jayhawks mirror each other in early basketball outlook
Kansas and Garden City High School teams resemble each other with guard play from Aaron Miles and Reid Jagers and big men Wayne Simien and Kurt Bangle. The piece weighs on consistency, supporting casts, and potential March success with Nelson and Ayers key for Garden City.
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Starters shine in Kansas win over Central Missouri State
Keith Langford led with 23 points as 14th ranked Kansas beat Central Missouri State 97 70. Coach Roy Williams praised reserves for intensity and defense, stressing they must accept limited minutes yet stay ready for 15 minutes of action.
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DeJesus delivers 21 points as Kansas State routs Pine Bluff
Gilson DeJesus scores all 21 points on 3 pointers as Kansas State beat Arkansas Pine Bluff 76 to 39. DeJesus hits seven treys while Kansas State clamps down defensively, outrebounding 51-32 and earning its first home win of the season. Marques Hayden adds 14 for K State to pace the balanced attack.
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Big early tests for Sublette and Dighton girls
Sublette and Dighton girls basketball teams open their season with a marquee matchup. Both reached state tournaments last season with Sublette in 2A and Dighton in 1A, return most starters, making Friday's opener highly anticipated. Coach Barry Lucas calls it a tough start, while Amy James brings scouting insight from Southwestern Heights.
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Sublette Eyes Test From Larks Despite Lehning Spotlight
Area Notebook notes Sublette ahead of a game against Garden City and Stresses balanced defense around Shalee Lehning. Coach James cautions against overemphasizing Lehning and says Dighton is a young opponent similar to Sublette, with focus kept on their own team.
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Broadbusters aim to shake off rust in Valley of the Sun Bowl
Glendale, Arizona hosts the Valley of the Sun Bowl on Saturday, 34 days after Garden City Broadbusters last played. The team faces a long layoff since their November 3 loss to Coffeyville in the Jayhawk Conference playoffs, raising rust concerns for the offense while the defense drills for the matchup. Tim Schaffner, defensive coordinator, says two productive days of practice feel like a preseason reset as they prepare to hit someone else.
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Snow slows GCCC bus to Glendale desert bowl trip
Garden City Broadcasters travel to Phoenix for the Valley of the Sun Bowl against Glendale, as a Southwest snowstorm hinders travel. The team left Tuesday night and spent the first six hours moving slowly, with speeds around 45 mph amid snow. Glendale’s offense averages 38 points and 430 yards per game, presenting a stiff test for the Broacbusters.
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