O'Neill Sets ProRodeo Chute-out Record in Las Vegas
Gen O'Neill of Didsbury Alberta rode Kesler Rodeo's Cool Alley Dip for 93 points at the Pace Picante ProRodeo Chute-out in Orleans Arena Las Vegas before 4,372 fans earning 15,667. Reigning champ Dan Mortensen finished second with 91 points on Shady Cat Dip. Luke Branquinho won the steer wrestling title and big money, while Royce Ford and Will Lowe rode to top bareback and standings. Team ropers Purcella and Bockius claimed the chute-out title. Canton and Smith split finals money. Sheri Estrada led barrel racing with a clean run. Jason McClain won the finals with a 92-point ride.
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GCCC Rout Cowley County in Regionalopener
Garden City Broadbusters scored ten runs in three innings to back pitcher Wahpepah's rough night, taking a 10-7 win over Cowley County in the Region VI Tournament at Lawrence Dumont Stadium. Curtis Smith and Brendan Murphy drove in key runs as Garden City built a big early lead before holding on.
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First time’s a charm for two area teams to state
Stanton County Trojans clinch Class 2-1A state berth with 3-0 no hit win over Elkhart in Satanta Regional final. Sublette Larks, led by Bucky Holland perfect game, earn second straight state bid. Nelson struck out 18 and went 2-for-3 in title game. State tourney set for May 28-29 at Emporia Trasler Sports Complex.
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Trusler
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Stanton
County
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Kendrick
Spearville
Bernie Leverette
Taurasi shines in debut as Monarchs topple Mercury
Diana Taurasi scored 22 in her first WNBA game including a 50 foot bank shot at halftime but fouled out late as Sacramento defeated Phoenix 72 66. Taurasi eyed a record for a first game while Yolanda Griffith posted 17 points and nine rebounds to control inside.
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Ticha Penicheiro
Rebekkah Brunson
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Pistons eliminate Nets in Game 7, advance to Conference finals
Detroit shut down Jason Kidd as the Nets were beaten 90-69 in Auburn Hills, ending New Jersey’s season. Ben Wallace led Detroit with 18 points, while Chauncey Billups added 22 and Rasheed Wallace 12 points. Detroit moves on to face Indiana in the conference finals.
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