Perry Ellis signs with Kansas basketball in early period
Wichita Heights star Perry Ellis, a 6 foot 8 junior forward ranked 24th nationally for 2012, commits to Kansas over Duke Kentucky and Kansas State. Ellis averaged 22.1 points and 7.9 rebounds to lead Heights to an undefeated season, and is praised as a disciplined student who could play as a versatile forward for Bill Self’s Jayhawks.
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Buffs head to Heights in 6A playoff sectional clash
Garden City and Wichita Heights meet in a Class 6A sectional playoff with both teams riding strong seasons. Heights hosts the game at Wichita Heights High School with the winner advancing to the 6A sub state on Nov. 18. The matchup stems from the late-season braces in the eastern half of the bracket and features Heights star players and a seasoned coach.
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Gonzales earns KJCCC honor for Garden City volleyball
Paula Gonzales of Garden City Community College received honorable mention on the All Jayhawk Conference West team. As a freshman she led GCCC with kills and hitting efficiency, ranked second in service aces, and helped the Lady Busters to a 1-32 overall and 0-14 conference record. Gonzales, a former Garden City High standout, was one of five freshmen with notable playing time in 2011 and was Telegram All-Area Volleyball Player of the Year in 2009.
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Chase Busters XC set for NJCAA meet
Kelsey nervously eyes her first national meet while Delgado notes Buffalo Dunes as a potential edge for the Busters. The team seeks a top finish, aiming to improve on their 2009 third place, with women racing at 10 a.m. and men at 11 a.m.
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Prep playoffs loom with four teams still alive
Ulysses Tigers host Rose Hill in Class 4A quarterfinals while Stanton County welcomes Plainville in 2-1A. South Gray travels to Osborne in 8-Man Division I and Scott City waits in 3A at Conway Springs. The matchups feature top seeds Buhler and Garden Plain looming as possible semifinal foes.
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NBA players owners meet as deadline expires
With the 4 p m deadline passed NBA Commissioner David Stern and the league and players pressed on in talks aimed at saving the season. The sides spent over nine hours negotiating as Stern warned the next proposal would tilt leverage to owners and deepen rifts. Union leaders pressed for terms compatible with a 50 percent share of basketball related income while owners pushed for a 53 47 split and strict cap mechanisms. The talks included Billy Hunter Derek Fisher and Spurs owner Peter Holt among others as pressure mounted on both sides to avoid a lost season.
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