Busters reach title game in Region VI final
Garden City Community College beats Butler 59 54 in the Region VI semifinals at Koch Arena to set up a title clash with Cowley College. The Busters dominated the boards 40 26 and shot 44.2 percent, while Butler managed 32 percent from the field and committed 27 turnovers.
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Garden City girls reach 6A state for first time in 21 years
Garden City High School earns a 46-45 sub-state victory over Wichita Northwest to advance to the Class 6A state tournament. Ashley Nuzum, formerly of Ingalls, sank two free throws with 6.9 seconds left while Marisela Rodriguez dominated with 22 points and 14 rebounds for the Buffaloes as Northwest’s late jumper rimmed out.
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Holcomb Longhorns win sub state on home court
Holcomb High School boys basketball clinched their Class 3A sub state with a 73-52 victory over Southwestern Heights on their own gym floor. Senior Matt Heydman called the win the greatest thing ever as Holcomb surged in the second half, flipping a tight game into a clear lead.
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Syracuse Bulldogs rally past Meade to reach state tourney
Syracuse reaches the Class 2A state tournament in Manhattan after holding on for a 53 51 sub state final win over Meade. The 21 2 Bulldogs led 33 15 at halftime, survived a fourth quarter rally, and will face Salina Sacred Heart at Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday. Lucas Plunkett, senior, helped seal the victory as Syracuse moved on for a fourth consecutive state trip.
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Kansas Wins Fifth Straight Big 12 Title
Kansas Jayhawks, told they were rebuilding, claim a fifth consecutive Big 12 crown by beating Texas 83-73. Sherron Collins fuels the rally with 21 points and seven assists in the second half, delivering a defiant win for the defending national champions.
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Dighton girls win 46-33 over Weskan in sub-state title
Dighton dominates Weskan 46-33 to claim the Class 1A sub-state title at Felten Middle School gym. The Coyotes improve to 23-2 and advance to the state championship at Gross Memorial Coliseum while Weskan ends 21-4. Coach Felker surprised with a matchup zone to slow Weskan and control the pace.
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