Drained Jackrabbits settle for fourth place
Greeley County orals 1A state consolation vs White City after triple overtime loss to Brewster. Peter led with 34 points, scoring late to close to 66 65 but White City held on for third place 68 65 at Busch Grass Coliseum. Coach Matt Engel praised his team's effort as seniors wrap a strong season.
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Cardinals edge Heights for 3A title
Thresia Busch and Ashley Holt each scored 10 points to power Conway Springs past Southwestern Heights 56-52 for the Class 3A girls state championship. Conway Springs led 43-35 late, extended the margin, and held on as Cami Jacobs and Kelli Koester sparked late Hawks runs before final free throws.
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Sooner run seals Big 12 title and NCAA bid
Oklahoma, after a 21 percent first half, surged past Texas 48-45 in the second half to win the Big 12 tournament. Nolan Johnson posted 18 points and 13 rebounds to secure the MVP honor as the Sooners earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA South Regional. Daryan Selvy and Hollis Price added 12 points each.
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Nonconference strength key in NCAA tourney selections
NCAA selection chairman Mike Tranghese warned bubble teams that weak non conference schedules hurt bids. Georgia earned an at large nod for 16 wins and 14 losses thanks to its elite non conference slate, while Alabama Richmond Georgetown were left out. The committee emphasized tougher non conference play for future bids.
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Former Garden City forward Marcellus Wright dies at 21
Marcellus Wright former Garden City Broacbusters and UNT player died of colon cancer at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. He averaged 11 points per game at GCCC and had 14 points 13 rebounds in nine UNT games this season. Funeral service set for 11 a.m. Saturday at One Spirit Church of God and Christ. wake Friday 5-8 p.m. at Estes Funeral Home. Burial Hillside Cemetery. Donations to Marquette Bank to aid medical expenses. Survived by parents two sisters and a brother.
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Kansas tabbed No. 4 seed in Midwest NCAA bracket
Kansas, led by Nick Collison, earned a No. 4 seed and will face Cal State Northridge in Dayton in the Midwest region. Roy Williams emphasized focus after a difficult Big 12 semifinal loss, promising three strong practices to fix errors and a hungry opponent in the first round.
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