State tourney awaits: South Gray and Greeley County aim high
Coaches Gillen and Farmer push their teams toward a state title after regional wins. South Gray, led by Brigit Hesser Kayla Thomas and Mikayla Skidmore, seeks to finish undefeated with a veteran core, while Greeley County relies on eight players led by Kelli Crittenden Madison Moser and Shalee Myers. Both teams emphasize effort fun and resilience as they enter the state tournament week.
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Sharon Springs
Farmer
Gillen
Gross Coliseum
St. John
South Gray
Brigit Hesser
Kayla Thomas
Mikayla Skidmore
Thomas
Hannah
Bayler Zehr
Larned
Pratt Skyline
Kayla
Greeley County
Kelli Crittenden
Madison Moser
Shalee Myers
Kelcy Crittenden
Manhattan High School
Rebels
Butler Grizzlies win regional title as father and son share moment
Mike Bargen led Butler to a 72-60 regional final victory over Coffeyville, embracing his father on the court. Walker, his coach and Hutchinson native, praised Bargen’s win and noted Bargen’s appreciation for the homecoming and support from the Jayhawk West milieu.
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Mike Bargen
Coffeyville
Walker
Bargen
Hutchinson
Jayhawk West
Labette Women Upset Seward County To Claim Region 6 Title
Labette, from the Jayhawk East, defeated Seward County 54 to 49 at Koch Arena to become Region 6 champions, the first East team to win since 1998 Coffeyville. Grizzlies guard Walker delivered clutch plays as Butler’s season highlights continued with a 29-5 record.
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Wichita
Mct
Jayhawk
Labette
Seward County
Koch Arena
Coffeyville
Jaime Green
Springdale
Ark
Cardinals
Kansas 1A state tourney moves sites and format
The Kansas State High School Activities Association approves a 1A shift to standard sub state play for boys and girls, with Hays hosting the state tournament next year while Emporia and Wichita host other classes. The change demands 51 school support, relocates venues, and raises officials needs.
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Kshsaa Board of Directors
Kshsaa
Hays
White Auditorium
Emporia
Wichita
Kansas
South Gray
Mark Applegate
Quinter
Applegate
Dodge City Civic Center
Hays and
Gross Memorial Coliseum
America
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Marshall
Brett Marshall
Bmarshall
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Regan & C
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Garden City
Reganandco
Summerwood
Andover
N. 6Th
Susan
Ginger
Donna
Amy
Diamond Hill
Cherokee
N. Lynch
Holcomb
E. Finney/Scott
Ingalls
Lendeh
Mls
Regan
Kathie Maestas
Ikiqu
Diani
Main & Pine
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