Sights and Sounds of State Track Championship Return
A long absence ends as Kansas and State High School Track and Field Championships return to Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium with electronic timing, live video boards, and Cox TV coverage. Fans enjoy real time results online while media face limited press-area comforts and parking. The event showcases renovations, multiple pits, and wind-configurable venues as thousands watch young athletes compete each year.
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Sublette Larks win first boys track title at Kansas State meet
On Saturday at Cessna Stadium, Sublette led by five points with two events left in Class 2A team standings. Coach Steve Simpson kept focus on preparation as Sublette captured its first boys state crown with 67 points, besting Washington County and Stanton County. Freshman Manny Acevedo upset defending champion Sonny Lee in the 200 by .03 seconds.
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Astros roll past Rockies in Oswalt's strong 7-1 record vs Colorado
Roy Oswalt improved to 7-1 all time against Colorado as the Astros snapped a four-game home skid with a 4-1 win. Carlos Lee hit a two run homer and Lance Berkman added an RBI single in the first. Todd Helton homer for Colorado, Aaron Cook took the loss. Miguel Tejada extended a 15 game NL hitting streak.
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Rice ends K States season with 13 4 win over Kansas State
Rice Owls explode for six runs in the fourth to beat Kansas State 13-4 and reach the super regionals against LSU in Baton Rouge. Diego Seastrunk clubs a three run homer while Rick Hague adds three RBIs. Freshman Matthew Reckling earns the win in relief and Kansas State pitcher Thomas Rooke suffers his first career start.
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Royals reeling after quick start to season
Kansas City Royals slump after a bright start as they slip into a rough 1-5 homestand amid a looming nine‑game road trip. Zack Greinke blew a late lead as hopes for a repeat of 2009’s ascent fade, signaling a painful turn to 2005‑like struggles.
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