GCCC tabbed fourth in tough Jayhawk Conference race
MIKE KESSINGER reports at KJCCC media day that parity defines the Jayhawk Conference this year with Garden City Community College slotted fourth behind Butler. Denton standout Troy Morrell era at Butler anchors one of eight strong programs as Hutchinson rises to No. 2 and Coffeyville, Independence, Dodge City and Highland trail. Garden City faces big tasks at QB as Eugene Smith’s departure opens the position for Ryan Howard.
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Garden City Community College
Lucas Aslin
Butler
Highland
Hutchinson
Garden City
Aslin
Grizzlies
Troy Morrell
Morrell
GCCC
GOCC
Broacbusters
Blue Dragons
Fort Scott
Jayhawk
Rian Rhoade
Coffeyville
Independence
Dodge City
Busters
Eugene Smith
West Texas A&m
Ryan Howard
West tops East in Shrine Bowl for fourth straight win
West prevails 14-7 at Cessna Stadium in Wichita led by Ty Zimmerman’s early TD and Jake Snodgrass’s late 20 yard run. Levi Kuntzsch and Lance Hagerman, from Garden City and Scott City, contributed key plays as West improves to 22 13 1 all time. The game served as a prep for college football in August.
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Ty Zimmerman
Cessna Stadium
Jake Snodgrass
Derby
Garden City High School
Lance Hagerman
Hagerman
Scott City
Levi Kuntzsch
Shriner’s Hospital
St. Louis
Kuntzsch
Shriner's
Snodgrass
Nippert shines as Rangers topple Royals 7-1 in KC
Dustin Nippert earned the win in relief, scattering one hit over 4 2 3 innings after an injury to Kevin Millwood, as Texas bullpen dominance fueled a 7-1 victory over Kansas City. Alex Gordon’s misplay opened the scoring, and Nelson Cruz, Michael Young, and Marlon Byrd added key RBI hits. Nippert toed the line between starter and reliever, praising the role while Seattle days linger.
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Dustin Nippert
Rangers
Nippert
Texas
Royals
Kevin Millwood
Alex Gordon
Fone
Nip
Ron
Washington
Alberto Callaspo
Ian Kinsler
Nelson Cruz
Michael Young
Marlon Byrd
Denver
Aaron Cook
Cook
Colorado Rockies
San Francisco Giants
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