The Jinx Sports Writer Follows Kansas State Playoffs
Brad Hallier, a GCTelegram sports writer, claims a self described jinx affects teams he covers. He recalls losses by Stanton County, Ulysses, Garden City teams, and Jayhawks road trips. He cites repeated travels to state tournaments and regional games as coinciding with defeats, while noting one KU golf crown.
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Stanton County
Ulysses
Brett Riggs
Mike Roth
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Holcomb
Lakin
Roth
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Hutchinson
Saint Francis
Wellington
Jason Kenny
Garden City
Colby
Dodge City
University of Kansas
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Iowa City
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Oklahoma
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Greeley
Paving the Way for Greeley County End Zone Pairs
Tribune notes the Jackrabbit offensive line seniors Kenton Mangan Dave Arnold and Skylar Howell and juniors Shea Stewart and Andrew Gover who pave the way for Evan Finner Trent Peter and Jay Young. Their blocking helps No 3 Greeley County roll to a 12 0 record and a berth in Saturday’s 8 man state championship in Salina against No 1 St Paul.
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Greeley County
Salina
St. Paul
Jackrabbits
Shea Stewart
Kenton Mangan
Andrew Govert
Dave Arnold
Skylar Howell
Howell to play in state title with torn ACL
Greeley County senior Skylar Howell plans to play in Saturday's 2:45 p.m. state championship at Salina Stadium against St. Paul despite tearing the ACL in his knee. The guard linebacker will wear a brace and push to full speed, following a late third quarter knee injury in a 24-13 sub-state win over South Barber. Coach Greg Brown praised the line's intelligence and versatility as Greeley County enters the title game with a strong, mobile front.
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Salina Stadium
Howell
Garden City Broacbusters chase first NJCAA title
GCCC remains No 1 in Jayhawk Conference as 11 win season leads to plan for a national championship. Coach Bob Larson emphasizes focus and sacrifice ahead of the Valley of the Sun Bowl versus No 3 Glendale, while the 5-0 basketball team eyes a historic start and a trip to Borger, Texas for the Frank Phillips Classic with games against Lamar Colo and Lee Busters.
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Garden City Broacbuster
Broacbusters
Jayhawk
Garden City
Broacbuster
Bob Larson
Glendale
Ariz
Larson
Kansas
Howard
Texas
Frank Phillips
Borger
Lamar
Colo
Giambi Honored As AL MVP In Bookend Oakland Year
Oakland slugger Jason Giambi won the AL MVP with 317 points after a season of .333 average 43 homers 137 RBIs and 137 walks. He dedicated the award to his brother teammate Jeremy and recalled lifting the team to the division title.
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Oakland
Calif
Jason Giambi
Oakland Athletics
Jeremy
Giambi
Baseball Writers Association of America
Chicago
Frank Thomas
Seattle
Alex Rodriguez
Mark McGwire
McGwire
St. Louis
Yankees
Garden City tops Butler County in Jayhawk title clash
Coulter led the Broadcasters with five receptions for 68 yards and a 25 yard fourth overtime touchdown as Garden City beat Butler County 23-17 to clinch the Jayhawk Conference championship. He has 21 catches for 352 yards and four touchdowns this season and earned honorable mention in the conference.
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Coulter
Broacbusters
Garden City
Butler County
Jayhawk
Garden City High School
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Graham K. Job
Jackrabbit
Lee Howell
Greg Brown
Govert
Arnold
Mangan
Stewart
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GCCC
Kansas Jayhawk
Lee Busters
Brad Nading
Garden City Community College
Jerry Johnson
Memorial Stadium
Broncbuster
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