Top 10 2015 Telegram sports stories led by Garden High
The Telegram staff voted on the year’s top sports moments, tallying 19 events into a Top 10 list. Garden High girls volleyball qualifies for state for the first time in a decade, a standout not making the final Top 10.
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Buffs open second season with Texas Outlaw event
Buffs wrestlers start their second season as class 6A state goal stays in sight. Under coach Carlos Prieto since 2012 the team aims for a fourth straight state title. This weekend they travel to Allen Texas for the Texas Outlaw tournament, a new prep for a tough two days of competition.
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Mixon Talks With Media At Orange Bowl Session
Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon, the suspended 2014 case, faced reporters at the Orange Bowl media day. He joked about using Periscope or selfies while pledging to answer only football questions and focus on the game.
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MIAMI
TNS
Oklahoma
Joe Mixon
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MSU QB Connor Cook Opens Up On Big Ten Title Drive
MSU quarterback Connor Cook recounts a key fourth and two moment in the Big Ten title game. On the sideline after an Iowa timeout, coach Mark Dantonio asked if he could run the speed option. Cook initially refused, then insisted he could do it, admitting fear before the breakthrough play that sealed the victory.
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TNS
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Michigan State
Spartans
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Iowa
Mark Dantonio
J.T. Barrett
Scott
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Buffs wrestlers win 6A state title third straight
Garden City High School wrestlers earned a 183 point victory to clinch the 2015 Class 6A state team championship, holding off favorite Olathe North. Head coach Carlos Prieto credited every wrestler for contributing to the Buffs’ third consecutive title and a nerve wracking finish.
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Briscoe Prieto win third straight wrestling titles
Briscoe and Prieto secured their third consecutive individual state titles in a crowded finals scene as GCHS topped North for the team crown. Senior Zac Finch praised teammates after scoring his final victory, while Sanchez reflected on a hard fought 113-pound bout and the season’s closing hours.
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Gary Joint
Manhattan
Briscoe
Jake Bazan
Junction City
GCHS
Efrain Sanchez
Caysean Campbell
Zac Finch
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