Lyndon Tigers return to state with lessons learned
Lyndon, 17-5, opens in the Class 2A state meet at Topeka facing Cheney in the first round. Coach Nick Dawson stresses experience and depth, led by Jim Fuller and Scott Robison, with Looming threats from Jackson Heights and Oswego in a crowded field. Lyndon eyes a sharper, more composed showing after last year’s early exit.
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Wellsville Eagles Seek Rematch With Erie In State Bid
Wellsville High, unbeaten top seed, eyes a state title after last year’s 59-56 OT loss to Erie. Coach Kermit Deterding notes the team’s deep run, strong seniors Steve Shelton and Jon Cramer, and key bench players as they open versus Halstead in Hutchinson with high hopes for redemption.
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Cougars Lead AP Poll With Top Three Stayed Intact
The Associated Press college basketball poll places Houston Virginia and Louisville in the top three. UCLA rises to fourth before a setback to Washington State. North Carolina moves to fifth after wins over Georgia Tech and Duke. Villanova slips from the top as last week’s No.4 tumbles in the rankings.
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Cougars Upset UCLA With Pollard Tip In Finale
Washington State upset fourth-ranked UCLA 70-68 on Bryan Pollard’s buzzer beater in Pullman. Pollard scored 21 and grabbed 10 boards as UCLA’s Rod Foster led all scorers with 26. WSU remains in Pac-10 title chase at 14-3, 22-5 overall, in Frie Court.
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Tigers Stun Emporia State For NAIA District Final Bid
Fort Hays State Tigers as top seed erased a 10 point second half deficit to beat Emporia State 72 to 65 in Hays advancing to face Marymount in the district final. Freshman Raymond Lee scored 24 for Fort Hays while LeRoy Riley led Emporia State with 27 in defeat.
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