Ulysses Tigers Impress In State Title Thriller
In a closely fought Class 4A final at Holton, Ulysses matched Holton blow for blow through four quarters and two overtimes. The Tigers, led by quarterback Johnny Sosa, slowed Holton’s ground game with a fast, relentless defense anchored by A J Heckel. Despite falling short of the championship, Ulysses earned respect for keeping the game close and showcasing resilience.
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Ulysses
Tigers
Topeka-Hayden
Salina Central High School
Holton
Liberal
Bob Dale
Scott City
Hugoton
Monarchs
Rose Hill
Johnny Sosa
Sosa
Wildcats
Aaron King
Horton
A.J. Heckel
Chiefs defense shows signs of turning corner
Kansas City held Tom Brady and his New England offense to four interceptions in a 26-16 win. Defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham praised a revived unit with new linebackers and backs, signaling a possible playoff push despite past struggles.
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Kansas City
Gunther Cunningham
Tom Brady
Cunningham
Chiefs
Brady
Windsor’s rise keys Garden City bowl bid
No. 15 Broacbusters, 7-3, meet No. 16 Dixie State in the Dixie Rotary Bowl after Rod Windsor evolved from a freshman risk taker to a proficient quarterback. Garden City aims to bowl for the first time in three years, with a public sendoff set at Perryman Athletic Complex. Windsor credits offseason work and leadership growth for the breakthrough.
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Garden City Community College
Rod Windsor
Memorial Stadium
Broacbuster
Broacbusters
Dixie State
Utah
Windsor
Garden City
Perryman Athletic Complex
JJ. Eckert
Chris Nelson
Eckert
Colts stay unbeaten with 26 7 rout of Steelers
Indianapolis remains the NFL’s last 11 0 team after a physical 26 7 win over Pittsburgh. Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison led a dominant offense as Edgerrin James toppled 100 rushing yards, and the Colts defense stifled the Steelers despite Ben Roethlisberger’s return.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Colts
Colts
Pittsburgh
Peyton Manning
Bob Sanders
Denver Broncos
Edgerrin James
Steelers
Marvin Harrison
Ike Taylor
Sanders
James
Manning
Harrison
Ben Roethlisberger
Roethlisberger
NFL
New England Patriots
New England
Cincinnati
Taylor
Mike Vanderjagt
Marvin
Reggie Wayne
Pittsburgh Steelers
Montae Reager
All-WAC selections highlight Garden City Buffaloes
Garden City Buffaloes place three players on the first team in Western Athletic Conference voting. Adam Price earns QB honors after passing for 803 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 670 yards and six TDs. Rafe Schaefer and Ryan Stimatze also make first team on the line and at punter.
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Garden City Buffaloes
Adam Price
Price
Buffaloes
Hutchinson
Buffs
Rafe Schaefer
Schaefer
Ryan Stimatze
Stimatze
Dustin Caine
Will Powers
Michael Proudfit
Quentin Adams
Jon Almaguer
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Rsprinkle
GCHL
Jeff Tanner
Manhattan
Hays City
Tanner
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