Krayzelburg Tops Field With Second Olympic Gold
The United States extended its lead with 31 medals as Gary Krayzelburg won his second gold late in the day. Donovan Bailey faced illness delaying his 100 meters as Marie Jose Perec withdrew from competition amid a room scare. The Dream Team edged Lithuania 85 76 in a tight basketball contest, while Davenport withdrew from singles with a possible stress fracture. Misty May and Jenny Johnson Jordan advanced in beach volleyball and boxing saw Bennett prepare for Savon after wins and defeats.
Raducan Captures Gymnastics All Around Gold in Sydney
Andreea Raducan of Romania, at 16, won the women's all around with 38.893 points, first Romanian to claim the title since Nadia Comaneci in 1976. Simona Amanar and Maria Olaru completed a Romanian sweep with silver and bronze as the team also won.
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Barton County tops Garden City in gritty volleyball clash
Barton County surged in game three with five straight points led by Escobar to seize momentum and claim the set. The Cougars closed strong in game four, finishing with seven consecutive points as Garden City faded. Escobar and Whalen powered Barton County with 21 and 10 kills, while Garden City struggled with five unforced errors. Garden City, 25-5 overall, eyes Johnson County Invitational with matches Friday and Saturday.
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Guthmiller
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Katis Krueger
Kaley Carter
Whalen
Busters Rally Behind Ballard As No 1 NJCAA Clan
GCCC quarterback Cole Ballard capped a 9 yard option keeper for a touchdown in a win that keeps Garden City atop the NJCAA poll. Jenkins starts Saturday at Memorial Stadium against 2 1 Highland Scotties with Ballard likely to play. The Broacbusters hold nine of ten first place votes and 149 of 150 points as preseason No 1 Northwest Mississippi is on probation and the top spot remains contested. The team will resume cross country, with Dodge City visiting after a 22 day break. coach Dave Self notes the cool weather should aid times.
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US softball stunned again in 13th inning loss to Australia
In Blacktown Australia the US team lost 2-1 in 13 innings after a scoreless game, snapping a 112 game win streak and signaling a tough path to gold. Lisa Fernandez struck out 25 but allowed a two-run homer in the 13th as Australia prevailed.
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