Prince guides first practice at Kansas State
MANHATTAN AP Monday started cold and windy for Kansas State’s first spring practice under head coach Ron Prince, the second youngest Division I-A coach. Prince, 36, replaces retiring Bill Snyder and faces a legacy he aims to build, with Raheem Morris praising his leadership as the program begins a new era after Snyder’s long rebuild. Weather mattered little as the team hit the field, with Prince noting focus over conditions and the momentous start to his tenure.
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Busters learn much from Arizona road trip
Garden City Community College Busters baseball headed to Arizona for an eight day road swing facing top junior college programs. They were swept at Colby before posting wins at Yavapai and defeating Skagit Valley Northeastern and Williston State to reach the tournament final, where they lost to Yavapai 5-2. Pitcher Aaron Breit starred with 11 strikeouts in the title game setback and Preston Reichard battled on the mound in a tough loss. The trip offered exposure to major league spring training and games against Oakland Athletics Seattle Mariners and at Triple A and Double A levels where players met stars Ryan Klesko and Mike Cameron. The Busters closed with a 4-2 win over South Mountain and a 6-3 loss to Cochese on March 23.
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Wildcats Edge Hilltoppers In OT Thriller For WNIT Title Bid
Kansas State defeats Western Kentucky 57 56 in overtime to reach the WNIT final. Claire Coggins scores 16, Kimberly Dietz adds late free throws, Shalee Lehning grabs 10 rebounds, as WKU misses leading rebounder Tiffany Porter Talbert and suffers their season low point total. Dietz stole late to force a foul and seal the win at Bramlage Coliseum.
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Garden City Buffs edge Andover in shootout to open season
Garden City Lady Buffs defeated Andover 3-2 in a Goddard Bishop Carroll Tournament first round shootout after a 2-2 draw through regulation and two overtimes. Ortensio Alcantara and teammates fired five straight penalties, with Lindsay Alexander making 14 saves to secure the win before facing Rose Hill in the semifinals.
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Buffs softball eye postseaso n hardware with veteran leadership
Garden City Lady Buffaloes, after losing four seniors and their entire outfield, rely on a record-setting pitcher and a seasoned coaching staff to push toward a 2006 season bid. Coach John Ford and longtime assistants anchor a team rebuilding around pitching strength and experience.
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