Buffs host Wichita East in Class 6A first round rematch
Garden City earns a West region No 3 seed and hosts Wichita East at 7 pm Friday in Buffalo Stadium for a playoff opener. East enters with a 2-6 mark after a season opener loss to Garden City and shaky results elsewhere. Hill cautions against underestimating the Blue Aces despite their record.
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East Aces face Buffs in pivotal playoff showdown
Wichita East led by coach Bill Coffman with QB Greg Sousa and RB Jovon Givens, faces a lean Buffs squad in a Western Athletic Conference clash shaping the Class 6A playoff path. East relies on versatility after Jenkins departs, while Hill emphasizes starting strong and limiting big plays as both teams seek late-season momentum.
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Cubs Even Series With Win In Game 2
Cubs build 5-0 lead as Zobrist sends RBI triple and Schwarber adds two RBI singles off Bryan Shaw. Shaw issues a bases loaded walk to extend the advantage. Bauer avoids finger bleeding, remaining on track for Game 5 on short rest. Danny Salazar debuts in postseason, walks two in first inning after forearm strain.
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State bound area teams showcase leadership and depth
Holcomb Dighton and Ingalls teams feature senior leaders Bryna McVey Molly Harrington and Megan Roth guiding a young squad. Freshman Alli Meng leads with 183 kills while Eboni Sapien sets 397 assists and 134 digs. Cramer Speer anchor Dighton, with Batman’s Lady Bulldogs aiming for a Cinderella run as No. 8 seed in state tournament.
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Lady Buffs set for state pool play as No. 3 seed
Garden City's Lady Buffs, 33-5, begin state pool play Friday at 9 30 a.m. facing Manhattan 28-12 followed by Wichita Northwest 28-13 and Clathe Northwest 83-4. Coach Piha notes veteran lineup and strong focus as they chase a second state semifinal appearance. senior leaders Kyra Bellows and Lexi Hogan lead a balanced attack with 310 and 125 plus assists from Logann Audrain and Jade Garcia. The seven appearances include a 1997 high of 36-4 and a first trip since 2005, with growth from tougher schedules and depth across the front line.
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