Ortiz's swim journey showcases grit and team support
Nellie Ortiz, a blind swimmer, improves from 1:17.2 to 1:15.45 in the Hutchinson Invitational while balancing goals and schooling. Wise praises her dedication and notes teammates voluntarily assist with equipment, travel, and practice, forming a strong, supportive Aqua Buffs bond before Ortiz moves to the Kansas School for the Blind in Kansas City.
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Ortiz
el Dorado
Hays
Wise
Hutchinson
Aqua
Goodman
Nellie
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas School For the Blind
School For the Blind
Busters split lead, Gomez clears bases for win
Garden City edges Hutchinson 6 1 as Gomez drives in three with a bases loaded double and Urteaga adds an RBI double to spark a 6 1 win in game one. Orozco goes 4 4 in the nightcap, while Terpstra notes tough conditions and a strong day overall ending the regular season 17 35.
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Jennifer Gomez
Vanessa Urteaga
Blue Dragons
Terpstra
GCCC
Gomez
Kristi Johnson
Amanda Orozco
Garden City
Busters
Orozco
Broacbusters
GCCC braces for future with signings and spring notes
GCCC coach Bobby Brasel praised Kelley Kramer after she signed with Sam Houston State, choosing the Bearkats over Nebraska-Kearney. Also adding 6-foot-11 post Aleksander Bojic from Montana Tech, Diddle cites depth and versatility. Spring football wraps with limited depth across defensive lines and offensive backfield, while corner and backfield groups show promise as recruiting continues.
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GCCC
Kelley Kramer
Sam Houston State
Huntsville
Texas
Kramer
Cimarron
Bearkats
Nebraska-Kearney
Bobby Brasel
Kelley
Lady Busters
Broacbuster
Earl Diddle
Aleksander Bojic
NAIA
Montana Tech
Butte
Montana
Diddle
Leonard Harden
Bojic
Boyd
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Broacbusters
Bob Larson
Larson
Chris Neihouse
Corey Reddick
Cedric Williams
Frank Irby
Kay-Jay Harris
Tyson Thompson
Brodrick Russell
Cullen Homolka
Busters Prepare for Region VI Showdown in Wichita
Garden City and Dodge City face off in the first round of Region VI District E in Wichita after split results, with seedings shaping a potential rematch. Coaches discuss defense changes, post-season pressure, and the early 10 a.m. Saturday opener featuring Garden City’s Kristi Johnson vs Dodge City’s Kelly Hainline.
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Wichita
Smith
Terpstra
Garden City
Dodge City
Busters
Neosho County
Labette
Seward County
Liberal
Cowley County
Seward
Pratt
Butler County
Independence
Broacbusters
Cowley
Coffeyville
Congs
Wil Garden City
Kristi Johnson
Kelly Hainline
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Evans
Maring
Whaley
Nafziger
Garde City
Nafziar
Carlton
Briggs
Marci Johnson
Pietra Gay
Garden City Telegram
Buster
Mike Ward
Wards’ Pet & Garden Center
Telegram Advertising Sales
D.J. Richmeier
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