White back after injuries in Philly steer event win
DeKalb Texas rider Mike White captured his first 2003 Built Ford Tough Series event title at the Philadelphia Invitational, scoring 267 points on three bulls for 38,068 dollars before a sold out crowd. He earned the Ford Truck Moment of Truth bonus and moved to 10th in series standings while Ednei Caminhas won 30,000 in the Mossy Oak Shoot Out.
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Lakin Lady Broncs storm into semifinals with win over Hoisington
In Holcomb, Lakin 48 Hoisington 42 as Kacy King posts a game high 19 points and nine rebounds. Darcy Jennings adds 10 as the Lady Broncs force 18 Hoisington turnovers and ride pressure defense toward a state tournament push. King highlights versatility with inside moves and perimeter shooting while Helfrich emphasizes a postseason mindset.
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Tech spoils KSU dream in Big 12 clash
No 8 Texas Tech toppled No 4 Kansas State 73 64 as Jia Perkins drilled eight first half shots en route to 26 points. Plenette Pierson added 23 as Tech kept Texas from sharing the title while Texas claimed the league crown and top seed in next week’s tournament. Deb Patterson praised Tech’s inspired play and lamented her team’s first half effort.
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Southwestern Heights routs Cimarron in sub-state semifinal
Southwestern Heights Lady Mustangs defeated Cimarron 60 30 behind a fourth quarter 15 0 run and a stifling defense forcing 23 turnovers. Coach Barry Mellen cited balanced scoring while Cimarron coach Tim Gleason blamed mismatched size and poor offensive effort.
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Garden City wrestling star Tim Polson dies at 28
Tim Polson, a two time state finalist and vital figure in Garden City High School wrestling, died Feb 27 from injuries in a car crash near Gardner. His death followed the Buffaloes’ strong 6A state run in Wichita as coach Martin Segovia and teammates recall his impact. Polson helped spark state titles for Garden City in 1990 1991 and 1992 and is remembered as a standout athlete and friend to the wrestling family.
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Snow delays area sub state tournament games
Holcomb athletics director Steve Johnson expects warmer weather to clear the way for remaining games after heavy snow forced Oakley Elkhart 3A boys first round to be moved to Wednesday. Semifinals may proceed tonight with finals Saturday if conditions allow. Cimarron Bluejays coach Bob Friesen faces a tough test after a 9 12 upset.
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