Padilla Named Coach of the Year After State Run
Garden City High School girls soccer coach Joaquin Padilla earns The Telegram All-Area Spring Sports coach of the year as his team reaches the Class 6A state semifinals for the first time in the program's 10-year history. The Lady Buffaloes, led by Padilla, defeated Wichita Heights 2-0 to secure a state berth in Olathe, though they lost both state semifinals 3-0.
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Blues Rally To Beat Liberal In Nine Seven Win
Finney County Blues rallied from a deficit with a six run sixth inning to lead 9 6 and defeat Liberal 9 7 in a doubleheader opener. Morales started the rally with a bunt single as coach Silva urged a shift in attitude and focus. Gutierrez limited Liberal to one run in the seventh before Finney County closed the win. The Blues look to carry momentum into the Dodge City American Legion tournament with a 9 a.m. Saturday matchup against Dodge City while game two was halted by lightning after three innings with Liberal trailing 6 4.
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GCHS athletes shine across sports season
Garden City High School athletes across golf tennis and soccer posted strong showings. Freshmen Brian Clarke and Evan Riggs rose to No. 1 doubles, earning a state bid. Austin Cotherman qualified for 4A state in singles. Mari Ruvalcaba and Sarah Stucky led the girls soccer squad to state appearances. Alex Zuzelski dominated the spring golf season with eight wins and a second-place state team finish.
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