Clean up college sports
Sports writer Matthew Sprague contends college athletics are corrupt at all levels. He cites Jim Harrick's firing at UCLA and suspensions at Georgia Rhode Island Villanova and St Bonaventure, arguing players and schools chase wins over education while calling for systemic change.
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Garden City boys 57 Maize 42 in state tourney win
Garden City High School defeated Maize 57 to 42 in the 6A state tournament at White Auditorium. The Buffaloes jumped to an 8-0 lead, outrebounds 33-17, and shot 54 percent while Maize made only 35 percent and failed from long range. This marked Garden City’s first state victory since 1971 in their first state appearance since 1992, with senior guard Josh Lamb noting it felt like another game despite nerves.
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Maize
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Jordan Hamilton
Trent) Barney
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Hamilton
Buffs
Caleb Smith
Sublette Larks Rally Past Olpe To Reach 2A Semis
Sublette, led by Eric Eves who poured in 22 points with a hot late stretch, defeated Olpe 57 48 at Bramlage Coliseum to advance to the Class 2A state semifinals. Olpe's Mike Bolz 16 points kept the Eagles within reach before Sublette pulled away.
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Larks
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Olpe
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Lark
Mike Bolz
Eagles
Champs Return After Region VI Title Win for Garden City
Garden City Lady Broadbusters arrived home Wednesday after clinching the Region VI crown, ending a wait since 1991. The team was greeted with roses at the Broacbuster gym as about 20 fans cheered. They open the NJCAA national tournament against Pearl River (Miss.) at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in Salina's Bicentennial Center.
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Salina
Lady Busters honored with regional first team awards
Garden City Lady Busters forwards Chareka Terry and Jasmine Irving earned All-Region VI first team honors. Terry led region coaches in votes and is up for All-American. GCCC also collected Jayhawk West honors with Terry as co conference player of the year and Irving as the West's top freshman. Bobby Lee Award noted.
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Chareka Terry
Jasmine Irving
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GCCC to Provide Free Bus to Salina for Lady Bucs
Garden City Community College will send two free buses to Salina for the Garden City Lady Broacbusters first round game against Pearl River Mississippi at the NJCAA national tournament. Buses depart 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Broacbuster gym, with a 6:15 p.m. game time. One bus is for students, the other for the public. Tickets cost $8 at the Bicentennial Center, advance reservations required by calling 276-9640. A pep rally and send off are set for 1:15 p.m. Monday at the gym.
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Broacbusters
Greeley County Lady Jackrabbits stun first round jinx
Greeley County defeats Waconda East 52 42 to reach the 1A state semifinals at Hays Gross Memorial Coliseum. Senior Jordan Young led the comeback with key layups and free throws as the defense bottled up star Casey Henningsen, earning a Friday clash with Ness City.
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Kendra Wecker
Emporia State
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Kristen Crittenden
Young
Shawna Petersen
Ness City
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