Tigers claim two state titles in Kansas wrestling finals
Ulysses produced a pair of state champions at Wichita 112-pound Levi Eddie edged Dexter Deeds 5-4 for the 4A crown while 275-pound Tony Lewis rolled past Dennis Kimzey 11-6. Eddie's title followed Kory Lira’s advice to keep it fun as coach Carlos Prieto praised his staff and Lewis.
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Garden City Buffs rally falls short in state crown
Garden City High School wrestlers earned nine medals at the Kansas state tournament at the Kansas Coliseum. Hutchinson won the title with 147 points, Salt Hawks claimed four championships, leaving Garden City 10.5 points back in the final team standings. Coaches praised the effort, though the goal of winning the title remained unfulfilled. Randy Gonzales, Paul Lappin, Ryan Kramer, Dusty Briggs, Joe Sullivan, Jacob Waller, Cameron Craig, Ryan Herrman and Ryker Carter each medaled, with several reaching semifinals and finals.
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Segovia Named 6A Coach of the Year at Kansas State Meet
Garden City High School wrestling coach Martin Segovia earned the 6A Coach of the Year honor from the Kansas Wrestling Officials Association. In his fourth season, he led the Buffaloes to a 1999-like peak with a state runner up and nine medals. Segovia and players praised the staff and teamwork, while 275-pound Cameron Craig called him a fatherly figure.
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Garden City Lady Busters crowned Jayhawk West champs
Garden City 62 Butler County 46 to clinch the Jayhawk West title as the Lady Busters overcome a slow start. Candace Salas and Tera Chennault led the win with a stout defense and a midgame 11-0 run, despite 27 turnovers by Butler County.
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Craig Suffered OT Loss In State Title Bout
Craig of Garden City High School fell 3-1 in overtime to Matt Mack of Wichita in the 275 pound state final at the Kansas Coliseum. Mack escaped late in overtime after a scoreless first period and a 1-0 second period. Craig pressed in the third, nearly scoring, but could not prevail as the clock expired. Mack advances state champ recognition as Craig reflects on the near takedown bid.
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