Coaching Kids This Summer Brings Hope to a Reluctant Coach
A longtime reluctant coach recalls his struggles with athletic pressure and parenting duties before a breakthrough moment with a shy, small player. By connecting eye to eye and coaching at the player's level, he helps the boy hit a ball for the first time, renewing his purpose in youth sports.
Garden City Lady Buffs eye state title at Wichita
Garden City High School girls track dominated the 2005 regional meet seizing the 6A title by defeating Hutchinson on its home track and sending all three relays to state. The 3200 relay team led the way with a school record 9:41.1, fastest among state teams, as coach Weatherly-Lewis touts confidence for Wichita.
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Tigers in Mix in 4A
Ulysses Tigers compete in five events and two relays at the Class 4A state meet in Wichita. Coach Jess Archuleta notes the team could score big in the 1600 and 3200 relays while stressing the level of competition. Individual leaders include Seth Stringham in triple jump and Chris Medina in the 800 and 1600, with Crystal Myers in girls pole vault.
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Trojans eye 2A track state title at Cessna Stadium
Oxford returns as strong 2A favorite after Meade regional win while Stanton County relies on eight state entries led by James Hataway and Calen Lucas. Loree Siruta headlines for Sublette with four events, including a state leading long jump. Sublette and Oberlin regions face tough competition for trophies.
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Ulysses Tigers Face Undefeated Chanute in State Opener
Ulysses, the No. 8 seed at 9-10, meets 23-0 Chanute in the 4A state baseball tournament quarterfinals at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina. Coach Nathan Brownell says the underdog Tigers thrive on being written off as they chase a state title, after a 1-0 first round regional win and a 7-0 victory in the Tiger Lee game.
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