Benitez earns Shrine Bowl West team selection
Garden City High School senior Miguel Benitez was named to the Shrine Bowl West squad, a rare honor for a kicking specialist. GCHS coach Mike Smith highlighted his leg strength and accuracy, noting a school record 51-yard field goal and a string of long-range kicks. Also named to the West are Kale Katt of Scott City and Tony Lewis of Ulysses. the game benefits Shriners Hospitals and will be played July 31 at Welch Stadium in Emporia.
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Miguel Benitez
GCHS
Mike Smith
Miguel
Smith
Benitez
Buffaloes
Wichita
Topeka
Kansas City
Salina Central
Dodge City
Hutchinson
Shriners Hospitals
Welch Stadium
Emporia
Scott City
Kale Katt
Ulysses
Tony Lewis
Lady Larks dodge Lakin comeback for big win
Sublette led by Becky Holland with 27 points and 10 rebounds as the No. 1 team in The Telegram area poll beat No. 3 Lakin 64-50. Sublette out rebounded 42-34, with Shalee Lehning adding 15 points and drawing attention that opened up Holland for easy baskets.
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Lakin
Kelsi Yakel
Sublette
Shalee Lehning
Holland
The
Larks
Lady Broncs
Becky
Barry Lucas
Darcy Jennings
Jennings
Leatherface Lookalike Helps Garden City Wrestlers
Garden City High School junior Ryker Carter wore a tan mask after breaking his nose and went 7-0 at Colby and then pinned Dodge City's John Wessel in the Western Athletic Conference dual, aiding a 48-19 win for the Buffaloes. Carter joked about resembling Leatherface as teammates noted nine of 14 matches won, with several pins. Coach Segovia said the team has fundamentals to tighten though.
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Dodge City
Garden City
Ryker Carter
Carter
Colby
John Wessel
The
Buffaloes
Noah Wells
Mace Sarles
GCHL
Martin Segovia
Buffalo
Dusty Briggs
Ryan Kramer
Segovia
Red Demons
Dustin Sullivan
Matt Montoya
Briggs
Jose Rodriguez
Josh Guthrie
David Gillan
Buffs
Evans lifts Sublette as Larks top Lakin 56 33
Nick Evans led Sublette with 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Larks beat Lakin 56 33. Evans said he could have played better after missing open shots while Sublette’s defense held the Broncs to 10 first half points. Luke Eves and Brandon Farmer hit outside shots to widen the margin as Lakin played shorthanded.
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Lakin
Nick Evans
Sublette
Evans
Lark
Larks
Nick
Monty Marlin
Broncs
Luke Eves
Brandon Farmer
Shawn Michaelis
Pedro) DeLeon
Farmer and Eves
Michaelis
Jason McGlynn
Jeremiah
Swanson Eyes Sharper Outside Shooting for Garden City
Garden City men sit third in the Jayhawk West in field goal accuracy but last in three point percentage at 29 percent as conference play nears January 3 against Cloud County. Coach Ryan Swanson cites shot selection and guards’ accuracy, with Kevin Henderson and Jason Price among leaders yet hampered by low 3 point rates. Jasmine Irving for the Lady Busters remains a scoring force as opponents double inside, forcing zones that challenge post play and keep her among the league leaders in points and rebounds.
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Jayhawk
Garden City
West
Ryan Swanson
Jayhawk West
Cloud County
Swanson
Kevin Henderson
Jason Price
Neosho
Henderson
James Davis
Edward Morris
Lady Buster
Jasmine Irving
San Antonio
Texas
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Sublette Girls
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Lee Boys
Clark Kelman
Spencer Jones
Lady Busters
Irving
Rob Houston
Houston
Torre Johnson
Moterou
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