McClain recalls record state track run and comeback
Lakinstar star McClain won eight state golds across three years, including three 200s and three 300 hurdles titles, plus a 100 title. She faced knee injuries ending her senior season and later earned a Fort Hays State track scholarship, shifting to 400 hurdles and a physical therapy path.
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McClain Medals by Class Through 2003 Hurdles
The record shows McClain earning freshman honors in 2001 with Second in the 100 hurdles and First in both 200 and 300 hurdles, sophomore in 2002 taking First in 100, 200, and 300 hurdles, and junior in 2003 again First in all three hurdle events.
Buffs golfers place 10th at state tournament
Garden City High School's golf team finished 10th at the state tournament. Richmeier tied for 30th with an 85, O Brate tied for 62nd with a 92. Freshman Juan Ollarzabal led the Buffaloes with an 84, finishing just outside the top 20. Sophomore Nick Mann shot 91, Boone Wells 97, and Trent Nevola 106.
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Magic stave off elimination in Eastern finals
Dwight Howard scored 32 and grabbed 16 as the Magic fended off a 3-0 series hole with a 96-92 overtime win over the Celtics in Boston. Jameer Nelson drilled back-to-back 3s in OT to force a return trip to Orlando for Game 5, while Boston faced possible sweep and an NHL parallel as the Bruins lost in OT. Howard urged leadership and resilience to extend the series.
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Waechter fired as Broncs coach after lengthy tenure
Ken Waechter, 58, longtime middle school science teacher and football coach, was not renewed as head Broncs coach. Board decision followed late season meeting. Waechter lamented lack of notice and criticized process while noting his 7-3 record and district championship run.
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Waechter Record Years Head Coach Five Season Summary
Waechter led as head coach from 2005 to 2009 compiling a 30-19 record. In 2009 the team finished 3A playoffs with a first round loss to Julia. in 2008 they were 5-5 with a first round loss. 2007 missed playoffs. 2006 5-5 with a first round loss. 2005 7-3 and 3A playoffs, first round exit.
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