Peeper Resigns at Syracuse. Coach Moves to Iola
Syracuse basketball coach Peeper resigns from his post while a new coach is hired at Iola to take over the program. The changes reshape both teams as officials confirm the appointments and announce timelines.
Peeper resigns to take Iola High boys coach post
Bill Peeper, longtime Syracuse assistant and former head coach, leaves after six seasons to lead Iola High School's boys basketball program in Class 4A. The 36-year-old coach cites family proximity as a key factor, noting his teams achieved a 113-29 record and a 23-3 season in 2008-09, with Syracuse lifting school history.
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Garden City Softball earns first state trip since 1998
Garden City High School clinched a Class 6A state berth by routing Wichita North 16-1 in three innings and Wichita Heights 13-3 in six at Tangeman Sports Complex. Freshmen Kayla Guerrero and Casey Curran sparked the win, with Curran delivering a walk-off inside the park homer to cap a 15-run mercy rule.
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Celtics seize 2-0 lead with 95 92 win over Magic
Celtics overpower Magic 95 92 as Paul Pierce scores 28 and Rajon Rondo adds 25. Boston builds a commanding Eastern Conference finals lead on the road after Dwight Howard posts 30 for Orlando. Nelson misses a desperation three as the Magic fall behind two games to none. Game 3 set for Saturday in Boston.
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Buffs baseball season ends with 16 1 loss to Wichita Northwest
Garden City High School concludes a frustrating season as the Buffaloes fall 16-1 in four innings to second seed Wichita Northwest in the regional opener. Multiple regional schedule updates follow including postponements for girls soccer and several baseball matches across classes 2A 3A and 4A with rain delays and graduation ceremonies affecting game times and venues.
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Orioles Rally Past Royals in 10th for 4-3 Win
Baltimore uses a late comeback to upset Kansas City 4-3 in 10 innings as Nick Markakis delivers the winning RBI. Luke Scott belts two solo homers and Corey Patterson also goes deep to snap a three-game skid, while a chilly Camden Yards crowd of 9,715 watches.
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