Ortiz Returns Home After Title Win in Mashantucket
Garden City native Victor Ortiz, welterweight champion after defeating Andre Berto at Foxwoods, returns home to a hero’s welcome. Ortiz confirms Sept. 17 blockbuster bout with Floyd Mayweather, aiming to defend his crown against the pound for pound great.
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Ortiz roots run deep as Garden City legend returns home
At 24, Ortiz remains a local icon after beating childhood struggles to win the belt. He traces his growth to Garden City years, says Kansas roots keep him grounded though he spends time in Lawrence and Denver. Fans welcomed his comeback with strong support and lingering hometown pride.
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Miss Beef Empire Days Rodeo Queen Reflects on Service
Former Miss Beef Empire Days PRCA Rodeo Queen 2010 recounts a year of parades and appearances across Kansas and Wyoming. She describes judging contests, riding in Wild West Fest Parades, and representing Beef Empire Days at multiple rodeos including Cheyenne Frontier Days. She honors the American Beef Battalion and troops, noting it as the greatest reward of her reign.
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GCHS hires Oral Roberts libero as new volleyball coach
Garden City High School selects Carolina Garbato, ORU alumna and former libero, to lead the volleyball program starting 2011. Garbato, 25, will teach physical education and joins from Tulsa with extensive playing and coaching experience, replacing Bob Schmitz.
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