Reflecting on a year as Garden City Telegram assistant sports editor
In a year of growth I recount overcoming homelessness and fear to earn a journalism degree and build a sports writing career. I reflect on lessons learned, pride in staying at The Telegram, and gratitude for readers and colleagues who challenge and support me.
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GCCC Men Rally Past Butler for 79–68 Victory
The GCCC men defeated Butler 79 to 68 behind a second half surge to claim the Jayhawk West title and make program history.
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Garden City Broabcasters Rally For Historic Jayhawk West Title
Freshman Avery Smith scored a game high 31 points on 10 of 10 shooting in the second half to lead Garden City to a 79 68 comeback win over Butler as the Broabcasters clinched their first Jayhawk West championship and their first title since 1956. Torre Johnson and B J Walker were limited and Avery Smith provided the playmaking in the final 13 minutes.
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Kansas beats Kansas State to cap big night at Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas defeated Kansas State 72 to 65 on senior night at Allen Fieldhouse, clinching at least a share of a third Big 12 title in four years. The win capped a 30 game series streak over K State as fans bid farewell to a high achieving senior class. Coach Bill Self warned the team might be ragged but the victory preserved the strong season momentum.
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Garden City Lady Busters edge Butler to near playoff berth
GCCC women beat Butler 70 58 in their final regular season home game at Perryman Athletic Center. The win pairs Garden City with Butler for the last Region VI Tournament spot as they chase three wins and two seeds, with key late plays by Ebony Allen and Delia De La Torre extending a halftime lead to 31 23.
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Dodge City boys rally falls short in sub-state loss
Dodge City opened a 14 point lead and held on to defeat Garden City 62 to 49 in a Class 6A Goddard sub state game. Eight Garden City seniors played their final high school game as coach Jeff Tanner praised their effort while acknowledging the season end.
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