One Real Soccer Fan Embraces World Cup Sleepless Nights
Brad Hallier, assistant sports editor, reflects on being a devoted soccer fan willing to sacrifice sleep to watch the World Cup. He recalls past World Cup memories in Dallas 1994, the anticipation of Group USA vs Portugal, and the passion that transcends time zones, promising continued midnight viewing habits.
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Garden City track injuries strike Sprott before state meet
Garden City High School faces a setback as Jessica Sprott fractures her left foot and cannot race in the 800 or relays at the Wichita Cessna Stadium state meet. Breanna Berry will replace Sprott. The Buffaloes total 26 state entries despite the injury setback and field 10 qualifiers from last Friday's Wichita South regional.
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Siruta Leads Young Trojans In Area Track Qualifiers
Loree Siruta tops the area in long jump and triple jump and will lead Stanton County peers Ashley Godfrey and Tracy Arnold to the 2A state meet in Wichita. Godfrey placed third in shot put, Arnold second in the 1,600 meters as coach Scott Whaley hails Siruta as a likely state winner. Colby Lucas, Bill Warner, and Andrew German emerge strong for the boys. Jeff Unruh dominates South Gray sprint events and eyed multiple events in the regional meet after a standout sophomore state title run.
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Wichita
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Godfrey
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Colby Lucas
Bill Warner
Andrew German
South Gray
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Lakin Broncs eye state track title run this weekend
Lakin aims for team success at the 3A state track meet with both track and baseball teams positioned to excel. Coach Mark Calderwood says the girls have a strong shot at the championship led by Megan McClain who defends titles in sprint events and hurdles as Alison Adams, Darcy Jennings, and Sedera Wilkinson support the 400 meter relay. The boys face setbacks from injuries but push for a comeback in the 400 meter relay as Robbie Burns sits out.
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Grisell Faces State Meet Jeopardy After Underage Citation
Garden City High School star Grisell and six others were cited and released at 1 19 AM in the 1500 block of Melanie Lane for alcohol consumption by a person under 21. Police observed three erratic drivers and stopped them. Hawkins says drivers’ behavior raised suspicion and prompted checks.
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Garden City High School
Wichita
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Garden City
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Wings win in OT in Western finals Game 3
Fredrik Olausson scored 12:44 into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche and a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference finals. Roy stopped 40 shots, but Olausson’s goal ended the game.
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