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THE GARDEN CITY TELEGRAM 1Thursday, September 01, 2011

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THE GARDEN CITY TELEGRAM2 THURSDAY, August 30, 2012

As you open this section, The Telegram eagerly welcomes you to our annual football preview for the 18 area high schools who field a team.

There are many changes in the mix as Friday night looms just more than 24 hours away with the kickoff of the 2012 Kansas high school football season.

What hasn’t changed, though, are the coaches roaming the side-line.

Not a single head coaching change at the Telegram area schools was made since the 2011 season. That’s quite a contrast with the trend from previous years.

What else hasn’t changed is the balance of power with the area schools — Scott City still looms as the cream of the crop and once again figures to chal-lenge for 3A state honors in the postseason playoffs.

Garden City, under third-year coach Brian Hill, has many unan-swered questions, but still figures to be in the hunt for a postseason

playoff berth. The big story for the Buffaloes, is the new stadium at the new school. With spring approval to complete the project, the football stadium at the new campus will seat 4,000 and has state-of-the-art artificial turf and a large video screen scoreboard with all the trimmings.

Ulysses has a murderer’s row schedule to start the sea-son by playing 5A Liberal and Great Bend and then taking on their natural rivals Scott City and Holcomb in the Great West Activities Conference. Veteran coach Jason Kenny has a number of key positions to replace, but you can almost wager that by season’s end, the Tigers will be contending for postseason hon-ors in 4A.

Dropping down to the Class 2-1A division, there looms anoth-er major showdown for Stanton County and Meade when the two Hi-Plains League rivals and also district opponents, meet on Sept. 28 in Johnson City. Stanton County has lost only four games in the past two seasons, three of those coming to the Buffaloes. The Trojans get the home field turf this time, and the senior class that began varsity ball as mere freshmen (going 3-6 in 2009) are now grown up. It will be the big game of that week.

It’s difficult to figure out the 8-man division teams this time around. South Gray was hit hard by graduation as was Moscow and Dighton, two of the other top teams in 2011. Satanta, with a tal-ented freshman class, drops into the 8-man mix this year.

Friday nights have been spe-cial in Kansas for many decades and the start of the 2012 season will be no different.

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Page 2 — Sports Source: Marshall welcomes in new season

Page 3-6 — Garden City Buffaloes

Page 4-5 — Holcomb Longhorns

Page 7-8 — Scott City Beavers

Page 9 — Ulysses Tigers

Page 10 — Prep Rankings/All-Area Players/Hugoton Eagles

Page 11-13, 17 — 8-man area teams

Page 14-16 — A look at Garden City’s new stadium

Page 18-21 — Hi-Plains League

Page 22 — Prep rankings/Wichita County

Page 23 — A profile of Kansas State’s Collin Klein

Page 24 —2011 prep scores

Page 25 — Past Kansas football champions

Page 26 — 2011 playoff results/District assignments

Page 27 — 2012 prep schedules

Cover photo: Brad Nading/Telegram. Pictured are Garden City High School head coach Brian Hill with returning all-Western Athletic Conference seniors Brady Bean (42) and Taylor Foley (85) at the new GCHS stadium.

Credits: Brett Marshall,Sports EditorAdam Holt, Sports ReporterKevin Thompson, ContributorGrant Melin, Contributor

Photography: Brad Nading

Graphic Design: Krystal Bornhop, Liz Perkins

Advertising: Robin Phelan

Managing Editor: Brett Riggs

Editor & Publisher: Dena Sattler

Sports Editor’s Note: Thanks to all the area football coaches and athletic directors for their assistance in provid-ing The Telegram with the information.

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On the Cover/Credits

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Garden City High School’s Andres Rivas, left, and Brady Bean apply pressure to Dodge City quarterback Taylor Murphy and force an incomplete pass last season at Garden City’s Memorial Stadium. Both will be integral players for the Buffs’ defense in 2012.

By BRETT [email protected]

There are a lot of unknown answers to ques-tions for Garden City High School’s football team as it prepares to enter the third season under coach Brian Hill.

Who will be the starting quarterback will be one answer that was to be resolved by mid-week, before the Buffs’ season opener on Friday night at the new GCHS Stadium on the new campus.

Who will be the top running back and the top receiver for this year’s Buffs’ offense?

Those three areas were hit by graduation from the team that went 7-3, won its first round Class 6A playoff game before its season ended on the road for the second straight season with a loss to powerhouse Wichita Heights.

Gone is quarterback Jake Curran, running back Zach Lamb and wide receiver Gerardo Holguin. Add in the Buffs’ top lineman in Gabe Luna, and there are big shoes to fill.

In their place will be a group of untested players who Hill believes will make up for lack of varsity experience with athleticism.

“We’ll see how much progress we’ve really made with our program this season,” Hill said. “Maybe not so much in wins and losses, but in how we com-pete. And if we compete the way I know we can, we’re going to be in most games. The kids know the schemes, the tempo that we want to play and the expectations are that it’s time to crank things up to another level.”

Many of those questions will have partial answers come 7 p.m. Friday, when the Buffaloes will play the first football game at the new GCHS Stadium on the new campus against Bixby, Okla.

Like any building project, the more floors there are, the steeper the climb becomes.

“We took longer steps that first year, and now the steps get steeper,” Hill said of his two years in which the Buffs have gone 12-8 and made the 6A playoffs each time. Last year, the Buffs were tri-champions of the Western Athletic Conference (with Hays and Great Bend) and won the District 8 championship. “The steps now might be shorter, but they’re more difficult.”

If one could ever consider a team, especially on offense, that would be designed to operate by com-mittee, this year’s Buffs just might be the example.

With numerous players expected to play on both sides of the ball, Hill said he would be having inter-changeable players moving in and out of the lineup to keep everyone rested.

“The thing I like about this group is that they’re very athletic,” Hill said. “And I’ve always believed that athletes can make plays and that’s what we expect of them.”

The quarterback battle has been between senior Denton Keller (5-10, 170) and junior Greyson Tempel (5-10, 175); and Hill was to have announced his starter on Wednesday (see GCHS preview story in today’s sports section). The running back duties will be shared by Zach Landgraf (5-9, 160), Mitchell Hernandez (5-9, 170), Jacob Norquest (5-8, 150), Zac Finch (5-10, 155) and Brady Bean (5-11, 200).

Jonathan DuVall (5-9, 170, Sr.) is the lone wide receiver with any real varsity playing time, and the state hurdle champion will be counted on not only at wideout, but also on special team for returns. The receiving corps committee is comprised of Dusty Tempel (5-10, 160, Jr.), Bo Banner (6-1, 165, Sr.), Emilio Parr (6-2, 170, Jr.) and Hunter Delgado (6-1, 165, Jr.).

“They’re all vying for the spots and collectively could be as good a group as we’ve had here in a long time,” Hill said. “They’ve got size, speed, quickness and strength. I don’t think you’ll see us throwing to just one receiver.”

In addition to the wideouts, the Buffs return all-WAC performer and three-year starter Taylor Foley (6-2, 220) at tight end. The two-way player also will see action at linebacker.

Another senior and three-year starter will be center Mitch Moore (6-1, 245, Sr.), who Hill believes will be one of the best interior linemen in the league this season.

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Buffs face questions with many new faces in lineup

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HOLCOMB — It’s one thing to know that your team is competing in perhaps the toughest Class 3-4A league in Kansas.

It’s another thing to add in one of the traditional powerhouse Class 2A teams to your season schedule.

That’s what faces Holcomb High School coach Jerry Johnson and his Longhorns for the 2012 season.

First up is that 2A jugger-naut in Meade, which will visit Holcomb for its 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Friday.

Two weeks following, it will be 3A playoff contender Scott City on the calendar and then three weeks after, it’s Ulysses.

“I’ve always thought since we formed the league (Great West Activities Conference, now in its third season), that it was one of the stronger leagues of our size in the state,” Johnson said. “Look at Scott City (3A quarterfinalist) and Ulysses (4A quarterfinalist) and you get an idea how good this league is.”

Johnson welcomes back a vet-eran cast for 2012, who have expe-rience on both sides of the ball. Of his eight returning starters on both sides of the ball, seven are seniors.

And, expectations are rightful-ly high following the Longhorns’ 7-3 season in 2011, where their only regular season losses came against Ulysses and Scott City. The Longhorns made their first foray into the playoffs in three years, but took an early exit from

Class 4A power Buhler.The Longhorns were able to

squeeze in one hour last Friday at their preseason intrasquad scrim-mage due to lightning in the area, and Johnson said he felt the staff had found some additional depth, especially on defense, for the start of the season.

“The No. 2 defense really pushed our No. 1 offense,” Johnson said in a telephone interview. “I’m not sure whether our No. 2 is bet-

ter than we thought or our No. 1 offense isn’t as good as I thought. We’ve obviously got some work to do with our offense, so that’s what we’ll focus on this week getting ready for Meade.”

Holcomb’s Johnson, who is in his sixth year leading the Longhorns, knows the potential of a breakout year.

“Experience, team speed, and depth at the skilled positions are our strengths this season,” said

Johnson, whose team will drop down and compete in 3A for the next two seasons. “We need to find depth at the offensive line and our size up front is a concern.”

The core group of eight return-ing starters include senior quar-terback Tyler LaSalle (5-10, 154), who passed for 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns last year, plus running for 845 yards to lead the Longhorns.

“We look for Tyler to continue

on the success ladder that he had last year,” said Johnson of his all-league signal caller.

Senior Clay Gilbert (6-0, 190), is expected to make plays at the line-backer position, as he had 76 tack-les and two interceptions last year. Gilbert will also get opportunities at running back this season.

Senior Linebacker/running back Aaron Hernandez (6-0, 180), also returns to the lineup and reg-istered 72 tackles as a junior.

Senior Shane Bennett (6-4, 210), returns at offensive lineman, com-ing off all-league honors last year.

Other seniors returning include wide receiver/linebacker Jeremy Cox (5-9, 175), offensive lineman/defensive end Max Ramsey (6-2, 230), and offensive lineman/defen-sive tackle Salvador Aldana (5-8, 205).

Junior Heath Tucker (6-1, 175) rounds out the returning core for the Longhorns as he will do duty at wide receiver and free safety, coming off last season where he had 64 tackles and two intercep-tions.

“We anticipate Heath to have a breakout year this season,” Johnson said.

Johnson said the likely other starters in the season opener would be Trey Welch at left tackle, Eli Mengels at center, and Cory Roth and Jeremy Cox at wide receiver.

“We’ll obviously be trying to get to the edge, utilize our speed,” Johnson said. “But I also think we’re a bit stronger on the line than I originally thought we’d be. We want to be more balanced

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Holcomb High School quarterback Tyler LaSalle rolls out and waits for receivers to get open against Southwestern Heights last season at Holcomb. LaSalle returns for his senior season to lead the Longhorns after a 7-3 season in 2011.

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Holcomb’s Heath Tucker (2), left, and Shane Bennett (72) celebrate Tucker scoring a touchdown against Colby last season at Holcomb. Both Tucker, a junior, and Bennett, a senior, return for the Longhorns with a cast of other veterans following the team’s 7-3 record in 2011.

in our attack. We’ll still run our (veer) option and use the short passing game, but I think we’ll be able to attack deep. We won’t look a lot different, just a little more variation in the plays we call.”

Defensively, the other starters will likely be Welch at end with Bennett, Aldana and Ramsey at the tackles, Blake Richmeier and Hernandez at inside lineback-ers, Gilbert and Keegan Amos at outside linebackers with Cox and LaSalle at the cornerback spots and Tucker roaming at free safety. Roth will handle the punting duties and Tucker the placekicking.

In addition to dropping down to 3A, the Longhorns also avoided being in the same district as Scott City, assigned to Lakin, Cimarron and Southwestern Heights.

———HOLCOMB LONGHORNSLeague: Great West Activities ConferenceClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Jerry Johnson, 7th yearAug. 31—MEADESept. 7—HUGOTONSept. 14—at Scott CitySept. 21—GOODLANDSept. 28—at ColbyOct. 5—at UlyssesOct. 12—at SW Heights*Oct. 19—LAKIN*Oct. 25—CIMARRON*

———2011 ResultsRecord: 7-3Sept. 2—CHAPARRAL, W 50-28Sept. 9—at Scott City, L 47-7Sept. 16—at Goodland, W 34-19Sept. 23—COLBY, W 34-0Sept. 30—SW HEIGHTS, W 54-0Oct. 7—at Lakin, W 28-7Oct. 14—ULYSSES*, L 54-28Oct. 21—at Hugoton*, W 34-27Oct. 27—LARNED*, W 41-6Nov. 1—at Buhler**, L 56-6*—Indicates District Game

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everything we want to do on the line,” Hill said. “We’ve got some other good linemen and they’re going to have to compensate for their lack of overall size with their athleticism.”

That group includes Ben Blood (6-5, 275, Sr.) and Alex Ortiz (6-3, 285, So.) at tackles, Alexi Rojas (5-11, 210, Sr.) and Bryce Bickett (6-1, 250, Sr.) at guards and Foley at tight end. “Our offense will be a growing process this year, with the lack of varsity experience,” Hill said. “We’ve got something like 38 plays coming back from last year’s varsity, so there’s a lot of new folks who will see a lot of time on the field.”

The Buffs’ defense, which is overseen by veteran defensive coordinator Frank Bean, will be anchored by a pair of seniors — end Andres Rivas (6-3, 205) and Bean at free safey, who has switched from linebacker this year. Bean was a first team all-WAC performer while Rivas earned honorable mention honors as juniors.

Again, defensively, Hill plans to intersperse his players to keep bodies fresh. Likely starters on the defensive line with Rivas include Kieran Henderson (5-9, 200, Sr.) and Quinton Mead (5-10, 200, Jr.) on the interior, and Angel Gonzales (5-10, 185, Jr.) at the other end. The linebacking and secondary group will include Delgado, Todd Savolt (5-8, 180, Sr.) , Foley, Finch, Keller, Bean, Dustin Tempel, while backups who will see plenty of time on the field include Moore, Andres Loza (6-1,

220, So.), James Nguyen (6-0, 205, Jr.) and Austin Lubbers (6-1, 200, Jr.) on the line. Along with Bickett; in the backfield, Parr, Anthony Gardner (5-11, 175, Sr.), Kelton Uthe (5-9, 200, Jr.), Brad Swick (6-0, 175, Sr.), Banner, Delgado, Greyson Tempel and Hernandez are tick-eted for some playing time.

While the Buffs also graduated punter Jon Heiman and placekick-er Carlos Chavez, they will have Hernandez handling the punting chores and Rudy Chavez (5-8, 150, Sr.), Carlos’ younger brother, tak-ing on the placekicking duties.

“They’re both very capable and I feel we’re in good hands with

them,” Hill said. The season opener at home in

the new stadium, on the new turf, on Friday night is something that Hill and his team have been point-ing to since the USD 457 board of education approved the funds earlier this year to complete the stadium with lights, added bleach-

ers and the new video scoreboard.“It’s an exciting time at the

high school,” Hill said. “We’ve got a place of our own, we want to make it tough for people to come here and play. We want to cre-ate an atmosphere with our fans so that we can defend our home turf.”

———GARDEN CITY BUFFALOES2012 ScheduleLeague: Western Athletic ConferenceClass: 6A, District 8Coach: Brian Hill, 3rd year (12-8)Aug. 31—BIXBY, OKLA.Sept. 7—at Woodward, Okla.Sept. 14—at Great BendSept. 21—HAYSSept. 28—LIBERALOct. 5—at Wichita EastOct. 12—MAIZE*Oct. 19—at Hutchinson*Oct. 26—at Dodge City*

———2011 Results (7-3)Sept. 2—at Scott City, L 30-3Sept. 9—WOODWARD, OKLA., W 35-0Sept. 16—at Great Bend, L 14-7Sept. 23—at Hays High, W 24-21Sept. 30—at Liberal, W 52-21Oct. 7—WICHITA EAST, Cancelled lightningOct. 14—at Maize High*, W 27-0Oct. 21—GODDARD*, W 26-13Oct. 28—DODGE CITY*, W 18-15 (2OT)Nov. 4—WICHITA SOUTH#, W 35-7Nov. 11—at Wichita Heights#, L 35-3*Denotes District Game; #-Denotes Playoff Game

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Garden City High School head football coach Brian Hill watches his team run through a drill at a practice earlier this month. Hill has guided the Buffaloes to a 12-8 record in his first two seasons and will lead the team into the 2012 season at 7p.m. on Friday at the new GCHS Stadium.

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Mention Scott City Beaver foot-ball and you’ll get two distinct opinions.

First, the Beavers under Glenn O’Neil have been hugely success-ful. And you’d be absolutely spot on.

That’s because over the past four seasons (O’Neil overall is 49-10 in five seasons), he has guided the Beavers to an astonishing 42-5 record, reached the Class 3A quar-terfinals four of those years and in the other lost a high-scoring shootout on the road to tradition-steeped Smith Center.

In two of those quarterfinal losses, the Beavers have lost to eventual state champions (2009 to Wichita Collegiate in the final minute) and last yaer (39-21 to Conway Springs). Another year (2008), the Beavers watched a 17-6 lead in the final two minutes dis-appear in a 20-17 heartbreaking home loss to Garden Plain. Throw in a 6-0 loss to Conway Springs to end the 2007 season (7-5 in O’Neil’s first season) and that brings one to the second opinion.

When will the Beavers jump over the quarterfinal fence and advance further into the play-offs? Well, it’s not like they’ve lost to any weak sisters of the poor. In those losses to Collegiate and Conway Springs, the Beavers played both closer than any other

playoff opponent.The upside is this — O’Neil,

who also coaches the Beavers boys basketball team and has three state championships to his credit, has taken Scott City to 28 con-secutive regular season victories dating back to a late October 2008 loss at Norton. They’ve gone 9-0, 9-0 and 9-0 in the three previous regular seasons, dominating every team on their schedule, including

back-to-back wins over Class 6A Garden City in 2010 and 2011.

Gone from the team that went 11-1, losing only to Conway in the third round (quarterfinals), is Telegram All-Area Player of the Year Colborn Couchman (now at Kansas State on the Wildcat ros-ter); tight end/defensive end Luke Hayes (now at Butler Community College); and wide receiver Braeden Robinson (at Garden City

Community College).As they seemingly do year-in

and year-out, the Beavers are still in possession of some of the top players in the area. And they’re all seniors and experienced.

All-Area selection Dalton Buehler (5-9, 205) will carry the workhorse load for the Beavers’ running game after rushing for 932 yards on just 106 carries (8.8 average) and scoring 16 touch-

downs. Couchman had been the inside running threat for O’Neil, compiling 1,242 yards and 22 TDs. Also returning are two Telegram second-team selections — seniors Brett O’Neil at quarterback and lineman Michael McEachern, both of whom were two-way start-ers.

O’Neil (6-1, 155), the coach’s son, passed for 1,450 yards and 14 touchdowns in his first year as a varsity QB. He also anchored the secondary and led the team in interceptions. McEachern (5-11, 250) will be one of the few experi-enced lineman at the start of the campaign.

Defensively, where the Beavers return seven starters, O’Neil will look to his lineback-ing corps which is led by seniors Drew Kite (6-4, 215), Colten Yager (6-1, 215) and Buehler. Kite and Yager were the top two tacklers for the Beavers’ stingy defense.

“We have a nice senior class that has playoff experience and good leadership skills,” said O’Neil. “A deep linebacking group backed by a veteran secondary will allow the defensive line to grow up.”

Other seniors that are return-ing to the starting lineup this year for O’Neil include offensive tackle Sean Tuttle (5-8. 230), linebacker and offensive back Tyler Hess (6-

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Scott City’s Dalton Buehler, left, runs the ball on a play against Garden City last season at Scott City. Buehler, a Telegram All-Area selection as a junior, returns to lead the Beavers’ running attack in 2012.

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Their experience will be put to the test early, as four of Scott City’s first six games are against playoff teams, including Class 4A Abilene which is where the Beavers will visit to open the 2012 season.

“It’s a sense of the unknown with a new team,” O’Neil said of Abilene. “We don’t know what they’ll do with their new person-nel, whether it will be the same or new stuff.”

O’Neil said he likes the make-up of his latest squad.

“We don’t have the depth that we’ve had in the past, but I like the group we have,” O’Neil said.

O’Neil said that Hess saw con-siderable action at running back and would join Buehler in the backfield. Fullback will be by com-mittee, the veteran coach said, but Brenner Wells and Alex Kough would see a lot of that time.

A pair of wide receivers who saw plenty of time on the junior varsity a year ago are sopho-more Tre O’Neil, the second of the coach’s sons on the team, and Devin Eggleston.

“Devin’s got nice hands and I think will do a good job catch-ing the ball for us,” O’Neil said. “Tre played (JV) quarterback last year, but he’ll be comfortable out there as a receiver for us. They both give us good targets and are athletic.”

And while there are always dis-appointments at not making that breakthrough at the quarterfinal round, O’Neil is realistic enough to know that one day the Beavers will do just that.

Is it this year?“Well, I can only tell you that

we’ll keep trying,” O’Neil said. “I can also tell you that Conway graduated 23 seniors so we don’t think they’ll be as good. But 3A is always tough.”

Right now, though, his focus is on the Abilene Cowboys.

“You always have a little more bounce in your step that week of the first game,” O’Neil said.

———SCOTT CITY BEAVERSLeague: Great West Activities LeagueClass: 3A, District 15Coach: Glenn O’Neil, 7th yearAug. 31—at AbileneSept. 7—at ColbySept. 14—HOLCOMBSept. 21—ULYSSESSept. 28—at HugotonOct. 5—at GoodlandOct. 12—HOISINGTON*Oct. 19—TMP-MARIAN*Oct. 25—at Russell**—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 11-1, 3A QuarterfinalsSept. 2—GARDEN CITY, W 30-3Sept. 9—HOLCOMB, W 47-7Sept. 16—at Colby, W 44-6Sept. 23—GOODLAND, W 50-3Sept. 30—at Hugoton, W 41-7Oct. 8—at Ulysses, W 27-13Oct. 14—at SW Heights*, W 46-0Oct. 21—LAKIN*, W 53-7Oct. 27—at Cimarron*, W 50-0Nov. 1—GOODLAND, W 52-7Nov. 5—SMITH CENTER, W 39-20Nov. 11—at Conway Springs, L 39-21*—Indicates District Game

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Scott City quarterback Brett O’Neil throws a pass against Garden City last season at Scott City. In his first year at quarterback for the Beavers, O’Neil threw for more than 1,400 yards and also was the team’s leader in interceptions on defense. He is the son of head coach Glenn O’Neil.

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ULYSSES TIGERSAfter losing in the Class 4A

state quarterfinals last year to eventual champion Rose Hill, the Ulysses Tigers will be attempting to do more with less in 2012.

With Josh Jarnagin, Braden Langston, Chase Newell, Eloy Torres and Craig Bohl lost to grad-uation, just seven players return for the Tigers this year.

Five of the returners are seniors. Armando Sandoval (6-1, 195), who led the team in tack-les last year, is back at both run-ning back and linebacker to lead Ulysses’ defense. Kiano Sosa (6-0, 225), who was all league defensive tackle last year, returns at offen-sive guard and defensive tackle. Steven Degollado (5-11, 220), who was all league center in 2011, returns to the same position this year. Other seniors include Tate Annis (6-3, 175) at receiver/defen-sive back and Michael Brollier (6-3, 230) at offensive tackle.

Junior Chase Rudzik (6-0, 210) returns at offensive guard and linebacker while fellow junior Otto Orosco (6-0, 235) returns at defensive tackle.

“We have some good team speed on defense, and we have some good experience coming back to anchor our defensive line,” said head coach Jason Kenny. “It may take us a few games of varsity experience to put it all together,, but I really like how the kids have been working hard and hopefully we will be able to survive our non-district schedule and make another run in the playoffs.”

However, with much of last year’s experience gone, other issues may crop up.

“We are athletic at our offen-sive skill positions, but we need to get some varsity experience for some of theses kids to get used to the speed of the game,” Kenny said. “We may have to play more field position football early in the year and rely on our defense to keep games close so we can have a chance to win in the fourth quar-ter.”

The Tigers will get some answers about team chemistry when they open up the 2012 season at Liberal. That tough schedule Kenny mentioned includes anoth-er 5A school, Great Bend, and then tough Great West Activities Conference foes Scott City and Holcomb in weeks 4 and 6. The

Tigers’ district is comprised of Larned, Pratt and Hugoton.

Kenny is no stranger to produc-ing successful teams at Ulysses. In his previous 12 seasons, the Tigers have gone 101-34 (.748). And with his solid nucleus of line-men and some talented, but untested, skill players, one can surmise that come mid-October, the Tigers will once again be ready for a postseason run.

F i n d i n g L a n g s t o n ’ s replacement at

quarterback will be one of the biggest tasks for Kenny. If he can, then getting the ball in the hands of Annis will be a primary objec-tive. One of the best long jump-ers and 100- and 200-meter dash runners in 4A last spring, Annis provides the deep threat to keep defenses honest.

During fall preseason drills, senior Alec Meierhoff has become the heir apparent to Langston at quarterback.

“He’s an intelligent kid, hard worker and well-respected by his teammates,” Kenny said of Meierhoff. “He’s a terrific athlete, and his running skills will allow us to return to being a more tradi-tional Ulysses type of team. We’re going to run the ball more than we have in the past couple of sea-sons.”

Kenny also said he would be having a first in his tenure at Ulysses, starting a freshman at running back.

That would be Ian Rudzik, a 6-1, 210 pounder, who Kenny says

has a lot of potential.“He’s a tremendous athlete for

his age,” Kenny said, “and we’ll see how he adjusts to playing at this level, but he’s worked hard and earned his chance.”

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ULYSSES TIGERSLeague: Great West Activities LeagueClass: 4A, District 14Coach: Jason Kenny, 13th yearAug. 31—at LiberalSept. 7—GREAT BENDSept. 14—COLBYSept. 21—at Scott CitySept. 28—at GoodlandOct. 5—HOLCOMBOct. 12—LARNED*Oct. 19—at Pratt*

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———2011 ResultsRecord: 11-2, 4A State QuarterfinalistSept. 2—LIBERAL, W 42-20Sept. 9—GOODLAND, W 27-0Sept. 16—at Clayton, N.M., W 51-0Sept. 23—at Hoisington, W 34-13Sept. 30—at Colby, W 47-8Oct. 8—SCOTT CITY, L 27-13Oct. 14—at Holcomb*, W 54-28Oct. 21—at Larned*, W 60-18Oct. 27—HUGOTON*, W 53-8Nov. 1—PRATT**, W 60-14 Nov. 5—at Hesston**, W 26-19Nov. 11—ROSE HILL**, L 56-14 *—Indicates District Game**—Indicates Playoff Game

HUGOTON EAGLESAfter coming within a touchdown of

making the Class 4A playoffs last year, the Hugoton Eagles may have another uphill battle to get into the postseason in 2012 as only seven starters return from a year ago.

Combine that with a lack of depth, and the Eagles will get tested this year on and off the field.

“Our juniors will have to carry the load as most of them played as sophomores,” said head coach Clint Merritt. “We do not have a great deal of depth, so we must stay healthy, as well.”

With quarterback Cody Frederick and lineman Colten Lissolo (Telegram All-Area selection) lost to graduation, several key players will be taking on more significant roles than last year. That group includes junior fullback/linebacker Cordell Barnes (5-10, 195), who was the Eagles’ leading rusher last year. Junior Ross Davis (6-1, 185) returns at running back and defensive back while junior Reid Davis (6-2, 185), comes back at tight end and defensive end.

Two more juniors — Bradley Campbell (5-10, 185) at linebacker and Mitchell Persinger (6-1, 170) at defensive end — round out that junior class for the Eagles.

Two seniors — Alfredo Licon (6-2, 285) on the offensive line and Garrett Walker (6-2, 195) at linebacker — will also play key roles for the Eagles.

Despite the changes, Merritt still has one point of emphasis for the defense.

“We must be more physical on defense,” said Merritt. “We gave up too many yards and points a year ago.”

Hugoton will get to see how this year will pan out as they open up the 2012 sea-son at home against Goodland. And it’s never easy when you’re competing in the Great West Activities Conference with the likes of 4A district foe Ulysses and 3A power Scott City along with Holcomb.

———HUGOTON EAGLESLeague: Great West Activities ConferenceClass: 4A, District 14Coach: Clint Merritt, 7th yearAug. 31—GOODLANDSept. 7—at HolcombSept. 14—GUYMON, OKLA.Sept. 21—at ColbySept. 28—SCOTT CITYOct. 5—at SW HeightsOct. 12—PRATT*Oct. 19—LARNED*Oct. 25—at Ulysses**—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 4-5Sept. 2—at Goodland, L 45-22Sept. 9—COLBY, W 21-16Sept. 16—at Guymon, Okla., W 35-25Sept. 23—at Oakley, L 22-20Sept. 30—SCOTT CITY, L 41-7Oct. 7—SW HEIGHTS, W 44-8Oct. 14—at Larned*, W 61-7Oct. 21—HOLCOMB*, L 34-27Oct. 27—at Ulysses*, L 53-8*—Indicates District Game

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1 SCOTT CITY (3A) — The annual powerhouse Beavers are once

again one of the top teams in 3A. Coach Glenn O’Neil welcomes back 12 starters on both sides of the ball from a team that went 11-1 in 2011 and lost in the third round of the state playoffs to eventual state cham-pion Conway Springs. Gone is Telegram Player of the Year Colborn Couchman, but the Beavers have speedster Dalton Buehler returning in the backfield, along with savvy senior quarterback Brett O’Neil, the coach’s oldest son. Look for O’Neil’s other son, Tre,

to make an impact as a wide receiver on offense. Both O’Neils likely will anchor the secondary.

The Beavers have moved into Class 3A-District 15 with games against TMP-Marian of Hays, Hoisington and Russell.

Key games of the year — season open-ing home game against 4A Abilene, and a Sept. 24 home game against Great West Activities Conference rival Ulysses.

Telegram Pre-Season All-Area Name School Ht. Wt. Class Pos.Brady Bean Garden City 5-11 200 Sr. RB/LBDalton Buehler Scott City 5-11 190 Sr. RB/DBColton Dirks South Gray 6-0 200 Sr. OE/DEQuinn Kendrick Stanton Co. 5-10 165 Sr. QB/DBDrew Kite Scott City 6-3 215 Sr. TE/LBTyler LaSalle Holcomb 5-11 175 Sr. QB/DBMarques Logan Stanton Co. 6-0 190 Sr. RB/LBMichael McEachern Scott City 5-11 250 Sr. OL/DLBrett O’Neil Scott City 6-0 165 Sr. QB/DBAndres Rivas Garden City 6-3 185 Sr. OL/DLArmando Sandoval Ulysses 5-10 180 Sr. RB/LBHeath Tucker Holcomb 6-2 180 Jr. WR/DB

Others to Watch:Shane Bennett, Holcomb, Sr., OL/DL; Clay Gilbert, Holcomb, Sr.; Jordan Irsik, Ingalls, Sr.; Jantz Budde, Wichita County, Jr.; Mitch Moore, Garden City, Sr.; Ben Blood, Garden City, Sr.; Alex Neuschafer, Cimarron, Sr.

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One season after South Gray marched to the 8-Man Division I championship game, many things have changed on the landscape of area 8-Man schools.

Satanta has dropped into Division I after competing in 2-1A with other Hi-Plains League teams; several teams are in dif-ferent districts, and Moscow and South Gray have to replace play-ers who led teams to some of their most successful seasons in history.

DEERFIELD SPARTANSAfter a rebuilding season in

which the Spartans managed only two wins, Deerfield’s new head coach, Eric Jorgensen, is looking forward to the season after a peri-od of uncertainty as to numbers.

“We have some speed and tal-ent to develop. Some of these guys have had a different coach every year in high school,” Jorgensen said. “So we are just taking our time to get on the right page.”

Six returning starters for Deerfield will help get a new sea-son up and running, as Jorgensen is looking for two key guys to lead Deerfield to a better run in 2012 in juniors Rene Rubio at running back and safety (5-9, 148) and Mike

Mata at quarterback (6-0, 149).“It’s nice to have Rene Rubio

returning as junior, he has a lot of speed and power for a little guy,” Jorgensen said. “He was all league last year as a sophomore.”

Mata, at quarterback, is also expected to do big things, accord-ing to Jorgensen.

“He can throw the ball, run the option and read the d e f e n s e , ” J o r g e n s e n said of Mata.

On the wide receiver end, that position i s up in the air.

“I feel like we have s e v e r a l wide receivers that are competing for jobs,” Jorgensen said.

Two of those possible play-ers at wide receiver will include juniors Alex Mata (6-1, 150) and Darrel Fisher (5-10, 125).

The other starters that could impact play this season include two offensive and defensive line-men in senior Eric Rincon (5-7, 210) and Junior Zaine Gillock (6-1, 290).

Returning lettermen junior Colton Davis (5-11, 150), sopho-more Anthony Mata (6-0, 150), and

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Deerfield opens the 2012 season at Plainview, Colo.

Competing in the always-tough Division I, the Spartans are in the same district with Minneola, Spearville, South Gray, Hodgeman County and Satanta.

———DEERFIELD SPARTANSLeague: Santa Fe TrailClass: 8-man, Division I, District 7Coach: Eric Jorgensen, 1st yearAug. 31—at Plainview, Colo.Sept. 7—ROLLASept. 14—MOSCOWSept. 21—at FowlerSept. 28—at Minneola*Oct. 5—at Spearville*Oct. 12—SOUTH GRAY*Oct. 19—at Hodgeman County*Oct. 25—SATANTA* *—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 2-7Sept. 2—at Wallace County, L 52-14Sept. 9—ROLLA, W 62-28Sept. 16—at Ness City, L 54-8

Sept. 23—MINNEOLA, L 66-44Sept. 30—at Hodgeman County*, L 30-14Oct. 10—SPEARVILLE*, W 50-14Oct. 14—at South Gray*, L 60-14Oct. 21—KINSLEY*, L 82-38Oct. 27—HOXIE*, L 68-20*—Indicates District Game

DIGHTON HORNETSLast year, despite a 7-2 record,

the Dighton Hornets’ losses to Ashland and Moscow in district play kept them from the playoffs. This year, the Hornets will be aim-ing to get over the playoff hump in a different district with some unfamiliar competition.

Even though Guy Fullmer, who rushed for 1,732 yards and 30 touchdowns last year, was lost to graduation, seven other solid players return to lead Dighton again this year, with the goal of qualifying for the playoffs.

Four seniors return for their last season for the Hornets. First is quarterback/defensive back Ryan Kuhlman (6-3, 175) who passed for 485 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed for 278 yards last year

while on the defensive side of the ball he registered 50 tackles. Dirk Torson (6-2, 180) returns at defensive end and offensive line. Trevor Bollinger (6-2, 170), returns as starting tight end and reserve defensive back. The final return-ing senior is Alex Sanchez (5-11, 230) on the offensive line and will also see duty on the defensive line this year.

Junior Isaac Alinor (6-1, 190), who had 278 receiving yards last year, also returns at start-

ing linebacker and reserve run-

ning back. Other juniors — Ben Speer (6-3, 220) at starting tight end/defensive end and Matthew Mulville (6-0, 190) at starting linebacker and reserve running back — round out the key players for Dighton.

“We have experience on the offensive line and quarterback,” said coach Ken Simon. “The defensive line should be strong

this year vs. the run.”Despite some promise for the

Hornets this year, coach Simon is still on guard.

“We must develop some run-ning backs offensively, as well as developing a high efficient pass-ing game to be able to mix it up,” Simon said. “Our numbers are very low. Hopefully we can stay healthy. We don’t have much depth.”

Dighton’s first test of the 2012 season comes when it hosts highly regarded Wallace County/Sharon Springs.

———DIGHTON HORNETSLeague: Northwest KansasClass: 8-man, Division II, District 7Coach: Ken Simon, 2nd YearAug. 31—WALLACE COUNTYSept. 7—at Greeley CountySept. 14—QUINTERSept. 21—at HoxieSept. 28—at Otis-Bison*Oct. 5—WILSON*Oct. 12—at Victoria*Oct. 19—SYLVAN-LUCAS*Oct. 25—at Western Plains/Healy**—Denotes District Game

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2011 ResultsRecord: 7-2Sept. 2—at Triplains/Brewster, W 56-0Sept. 9—GOLDEN PLAINS, W 58-8Sept. 16—at Weskan, W 56-26Sept. 23—at Greeley County, W 52-0Sept. 30—at Ashland*, L 52-24Oct. 7—at Moscow*, L 64-14Oct. 14—FOWLER*, W 50-0Oct. 21—at Rolla*, W 54-6Oct. 27—INGALLS*, W 76-26*—Indicates District Game

GREELEY COUNTY JACKRABBITS

With all offensive and defen-sive starters returning for Greeley County, the Jackrabbits are plan-ning bigger and better expecta-tions with their line intact to leap forward from a disappointing 2011 season where they managed only to register one win.

For Greeley County veteran head coach Greg Brown, those returning starters will set the tone for the rest of the season.

“We have a good group of

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8-Man: Ingalls, Moscow to replace speedy offensive standouts seniors this year with lots of expe-rience,” Brown said. “We hope to improve on last year’s perfor-mance.”

Six of the nine returning start-ers from 2011 are seniors. The leadership includes key offensive players — quarterback AJ Govert, running back Isaish Stone, full-back Devin Langdon, and center Jimmy Lehman.

With all those players also anchoring the defensive line, coach Brown is looking to their overall well-being to be the team’s key to success in 2012 in light of other challenges on the sideline.

“Staying healthy, we will be short on numbers

again this year,” Brown said.

G r e e l e y County opens its season

on the road against Hoxie, the same team that beat the Jackrabbits 52-0 at home to open the season last year.

Greeley County’s 2012 schedule also includes all the same teams the Jackrabbits saw from 2011, including Triplains/Brewster, whom Greeley County defeated 60-18 last year for its only win of the season.

And while the Jackrabbits have left the Western Kansas Liberty League for the Northwest Kansas League this season, along with Wichita County and Dighton, it has little effect on the football side due to the district playoff struc-ture in eight man, where five of their nine games are to determine

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GREELEY COUNTY JACKRABBITSLeague: Northwest KansasClass: 8-man, Division II, District 6Coach: Greg Brown, 13th yearAug. 31—at HoxieSept. 7—DIGHTONSept. 14—at Golden Plains*Sept. 21—MOSCOWSept. 28—WHEATLAND/GRINNELL*Oct. 5—at Wallace County*Oct. 12—TRIPLAINS/BREWSTER*Oct. 19—at Cheylin*Oct. 25—at Weskan**—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 1-8Sept. 2—HOXIE, L 52-0Sept. 9—at Moscow, L 90-44Sept. 16—GOLDEN PLAINS, L 60-20Sept. 23—at Dighton, L 52-0Sept. 30—at Wheatland-Grinnell*, L 62-16Oct. 7—WALLACE COUNTY*, L 44-0Oct. 14—at Triplains/Brewster, W 60-18Oct. 21—CHEYLIN*, L 52-0Oct. 27—WESKAN*, L 43-6*—Indicates District Game

INGALLS BULLDOGSWith four starters returning on

each side of the football, second-year Ingalls Bulldogs coach Ted Brown is hoping to utilize speed for the 2012 season.

It will be a tough assignment on opening night as the Bulldogs host 2011 8-Man Division I runner-up South Gray.

Headlining the list of return-ers for Brown will be 6-0 senior Jordan Irsik, who played both quarterback and wide receiv-er. Irsik passed for 843 yards a year ago and also had 896 rush-ing yards, and threw for 26 touch-downs for the 5-4 Bulldogs.

“We are faster than we have been in a long while,” Brown said.

“We have great leadership on this year’s team. We are so young that we are going to have to learn and improve on the fly.”

Irsik, a second-team all-league p e r f o r m e r in the Souther n P l a i n s /I r o q u o i s League, will be joined by sophomore Edgar Flores, who accu-mulated 59 tackles as a freshman.

The Bulldogs did lose leading rusher Chance David, who had 1,200 yards in 2011.

Brown also will be looking for help from Zeke Cox, a 5-11, 170-pound sophomore quarterback; Nathan Hale, 6-2, 210-pound line-man and Flores, 5-11, 170-pounder, who also plays tight end on the offensive side.

“Depth is a luxury that we are not afforded this year,” said Brown of his low turnout of players.

———INGALLS BULLDOGSLeague: SPIAAClass: 8-man, Division II, District 8 Coach: Ted Brown, 2nd yearAug. 31—SOUTH GRAYSept. 7—SPEARVILLESept. 14—at SatantaSept. 21—WAKEENEYSept. 28—at Moscow*Oct. 5—FOWLER*Oct. 12—at Rolla*Oct. 19—at Ashland*Oct. 25—BUCKLIN*

———2011 Football ResultsRecord: 5-4Class: 8-Man, Div. II, District 6Sept. 2—at Bucklin, W 58-8Sept. 9—SPEARVILLE, W 50-48Sept. 16—at Satanta, W 76-36

Sept. 23—STAFFORD, W 48-38Sept. 30—MOSCOW*, L 58-12Oct. 7—at Fowler*, L 48-20Oct. 14—ROLLA*, W 70-20Oct. 21—ASHLAND*, L 78-12Oct. 27—at Dighton*, L 76-26*Denotes District Game

MOSCOW WILDCATSAfter losing in the first round

of the 8-Man Division II playoffs last year to Otis-Bison, the 2012 season for the Moscow Wildcats can go in either direction with five starters returning this year.

With the losses of Osvadlo Granillo, Breck Roop and Jonathon Manriquez to gradua-tion, the r e m a i n -ing players will have big shoes to fill if they want to get back to the playoffs this season.

Four of the five returning players are seniors. Lane Miller (6-0, 185), Rigo Bustillos (6-3, 210), Easton Bohl (5-8, 180), and Jaron Thompson (6-1, 200) also will be on both sides of the ball.

The remaining returning start-er, Alexis Manriquez (5-8, 185), is back as a sophomore after start-ing as a freshman.

“Our numbers and size will be our strengths this season,” said second-year head coach Travis Johnson. “But our skill positions need the most improvement.”

Moscow opens up the 2012 on the road at Balko, Okla.

———MOSCOW WILDCATSLeague: Santa Fe Trail

Class: 8-man, Division II, District 8Coach: Travis Johnson, 2nd yearAug. 31—at Balko, Okla.Sept. 7—SATANTASept. 14—at DeerfieldSept. 21—at Greeley CountySept. 28—INGALLS*Oct. 5—at Bucklin*Oct. 12—ASHLAND*Oct. 19—FOWLER*Oct. 25—at Rolla**—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 8-2Sept. 2—BALKO, OKLA., W 88-48Sept. 9—GREELEY COUNTY, W 90-44Sept. 16—FOWLER, W 60-13Sept. 23—SATANTA, W 84-38Sept. 30—at Ingalls*, W 58-12Oct. 7—DIGHTON*, W 64-14Oct. 14—at Ashland*, L 52-6Oct. 21—at Fowler*, W 76-44Oct. 27—Rolla*, W 92-46Nov. 1—at Otis-Bison**, L 68-20

*—Indicates District Game**—Indicates Playoff Game

SATANTA INDIANSAfter a winless season and

struggling in numbers last year, the Satanta Indians will be play-ing their full 2012 season as an 8-man team for the first time in nearly two decades. Like many seasons before, another young squad will dominate the roster.

For third year head coach Dirk Canon, it also will be a season of unknowns.

“This is our first year as an 8-man squad,” Canon said. “We are not real familiar with the teams on our schedule.”

What is known is that there are three returning players from last year.

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A view from the north end of the new football and soccer stadium at Garden City High School. There is an eight-lane 400-meter track with field event pits on the north, south and east sides of the stadium. The stadium has a seating capacity of 4,000 with 2,500 on the west (left) side for the home fans and 1,500 on the east for the visiting team’s fans. The new artificial turf provides the newest surface that is more like natural grass with better traction and cushion for the players.

A new home for the Buffs

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When voters in USD 457 approved in November 2008 to expend more

than $90 million for a new Garden City High School and to upgrade various other educa-tional facilities in the district, most people also knew that there would be a noticeable upgrade to the athletic facilities.

And while most observers in the early going of the bond issue were unaware, the USD 457 Board of Education, administration and coaching staff were fully aware that sometime in the future, sooner perhaps than later, the Buffaloes would eventually move their football and soccer games, as well as track, to the new cam-pus just on the northeast side of Garden City.

“Everything with the addi-tional facilities was all about timing,” Richard Atha, USD 457 superintendent, said. “When we came in under budget, we had the opportunity to look at long-range

options and decided to put every-thing in now rather than later.”

Atha cited installing concrete rather than asphalt for the park-ing lots; grass field to artificial turf for the football field; locat-ing all GCHS events at the new campus rather than busing teams and the band to Memorial Stadium for home games.

“Now we can host everything at home right here,” Atha said. “We wanted to look out 20 to 25 years and see the advantages of doing it now. The board faced the decisions, and we had the money, so they elected to add all of these facilities now. It was cheaper now than it would be later to finish off the facilities.”

The new stadium, which also had added a new concession stand, ticket area, bathrooms and storage, will seat approximately 4,000, with 2,500 of those on the GCHS west home side. An addi-tional 1,500 seats are on the east side, and the stadium has two modest-sized press boxes on each side, as well.

The football field originally

was to be a natural grass sur-face, but the district elected to install artificial turf at a cost of $675,000. The field’s surface has the latest developed turf that looks like real grass, resembles the length of normal grass blades, but has ground rubber underneath to make it a softer surface with better traction for the athletes.

The GCHS boys soccer team had the first official competition at the stadium on Saturday, when it hosted Emporia. The varsity football team will have its first game there Friday when it hosts Bixby, Okla.

In all, $1,906,740 in expenses went into the additional con-struction approved by the board earlier this year, according to information provided by Kathleen Whitley, financial offi-cer for USD 457.

Those expenses included: syn-thetic turf ($675,778), concession/storage/ticket/restroom build-ing ($352,029 after deductions of $623,025 for electrical room paid from contingency fund, and from

savings by Adolfson and Peterson on heating during construction), football field infrastructure ($113,057), football field, pressbox and scoreboard wiring ($109,695), adding fiber optic to football field ($29,185), stadium lights and installation ($195,000) and addi-tional bleachers ($427,996).

On the west side bleachers, the middle three sections are reserved for GCHS season ticket holders. There are 860 cushioned seatbacks that were to be installed early this week in advance of Friday’s season opening football game. The cost of those seatbacks was paid for by private contribu-tions.

The stadium’s video board was constructed at a cost of $285,004 (board and installation). According to Atha, corporate sponsors of the overall project will pay for the scoreboard. Of the expected $420,000 monies com-mitted by local and area business-es, approximately $350,000 already has been collected. Atha indicated that the remaining monies would be collected within the next

month. Those corporate sponsors will have signage recognition on the scoreboard for 10 years.

There is an eight-lane track that has been lined and measured in meters that will be host to the Garden City Invitational track meet next spring, with the hopes of landing a regional track meet in the future for Class 6A schools. All the accompanying events for track and field — long and triple jump pits, high jump, double-ended pole vault, two shot put and two discus areas and javelin — are situated along the perim-eter of the track/stadium.

The stadium actually had its debut event on Saturday after-noon when the Buffaloes’ boys soccer team defeated Emporia, 6-1. Friday’s season opener against Bixby, Okla., will be the first for the turf to be tested in competi-tion, under the lights, for the Buffs. Their intrasquad Brown and White scrimmage, scheduled for last Friday, had to be cancelled due to lightning.

First football game for Buffs against 6A Bixby, Okla.

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The Garden City High School Buffaloes varsity football locker room. There are 80 individual lockers in the new home of the Buffs.

A new scoreboard and video screen is tested at Garden City High School’s football stadium earlier this month. The $285,000 expenditure was fully paid for by corporate sponsorship donations to the entire addition of the new stadium project.

A Maxx Football machine tests the quickness and power of athletes, specifically for football. It is set up in the new weight room at Garden City High School. The machine was purchased by the GCHS Booster Club.

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ed to make sure that our student-athletes had the best facilities available and that our coaches were given the best opportunity to be successful,” said Martin Segovia, athletic director at GCHS for the past two years. “We’re ecstatic with the way things have turned out, and the kids are looking forward to having a new home in which to play.”

There are two additional grass practice fields for football and soccer to the north-west side of the stadium.

Locker rooms for all varsity teams, as well as for physical education classes, are plentiful. The football varsity locker room has 80 spaces, and a door from there leads out to the stadium. Offices for coaches are in the nearby hallway to the locker rooms. There is a meeting room with graduated seating to accommodate 68 people. It also has a projection screen for watching game films.

For Atha, the entire overview of facili-ties at the new high school was about bal-ance.

“We wanted to balance all the academic and athletic/activity facilities for our stu-dents,” Atha said. “Also, what we offer the female student-athlete was just as impor-tant as what we offer the male student-ath-lete. We’ve got the weight room and fitness center that allows all of our students to stay fit if they want.”

Dominick Dingle oversees the two rooms that already have been busy with student-athletes and faculty/staff.

There are eight major stations in the weight room, Dingle said. The room is approximately 90-by-40 feet.

There is a leg press machine, a neck machine, medicine balls, new dumbbells (all the other weights were moved from the old high school). The GCHS Booster Club and Sideliners Club purchased a new

MAXX Head that is football specific to test strength, reaction time and agility of the players.

“It’s already paying dividends for us,” said Dingle, the assistant head football coach to Brian Hill. “We can assess a player and identify the areas where they need to get better and can develop a plan to make that happen.”

A separate cardio room with multiple stations is situated on the lower level of the gymnasium area between the competition and auxiliary gyms. Currently, it is being used by coaches, staff and students.

The new facility also includes a physical training room where Cassy Boyd, employed by Sandhill Orthopedic in Garden City, begins her daily work at 1 p.m.

She is charged with keeping the GCHS student-athletes healthy, working with them on rehabilitation of injuries and making sure that all the forms for physicals have been completed and submitted to the state activities association.

In her new facility, there are now four taping stations compared to two in the old building; there are three treatment tables compared to two. An ice machine has been added that allows her to use both cube and crushed ice to treat injuries.

There is a large storage area, a restroom and an office that is about 15 percent bigger than at the old high school.

One of the best features, according to Boyd, is the load out wet room that can accommodate the vehicle to load athletes in and out without tracking anything through the rest of the building. It is located directly off the hallway that connects to the gym-nasium, and the outer exit is closest to the football field.

“Actually, this is nearly what I had designed when they asked me what our needs would be,” Boyd said. “We’ll be able to do a much better job of taking care of the student-athletes than we have in the past.”

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For Canon, that is where the unknowns come into play. “All but three players are fresh-men and sophomores,” said Canon. “Experience will help our team grow.”

Despite lingering questions in experience and numbers, the team still is trying to stay optimis-tic. The Indians had one of the top junior high teams in the Hi-Plains League a year ago, and some of those freshmen will be counted on to see varsity action.

“We are young and excited about a fresh start,”Canon said. “We are faster this year.”

The Indians will start the 2012 8-man season in the Oklahoma Panhandle, when they trav-el to Goodwell. They will com-pete in Division I in the same district with Hodgeman County, Spearville, South Gray, Minneola and Deerfield.

———SATANTA INDIANSLeague: IndependentClass: 8-man, Division I, District 7Coach: Dirk Canon, 3rd yearAug. 31—at Goodwell, Okla.Sept. 7—at MoscowSept. 14—INGALLSSept. 21—HILL CITY

Sept. 28—SOUTH GRAY*Oct. 5—at Hodgeman County*Oct. 12—SPEARVILLE*Oct. 19—MINNEOLA*Oct. 25—at Deerfield**—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 0-9Sept. 2—WICHITA COUNTY, L 39-7Sept. 9—at Cimarron, L 49-0Sept. 16—at Ingalls, L 76-36Sept. 23—at Moscow, L 84-38Sept. 30—at Syracuse*, L 34-14Oct. 7—at Elkhart*, L 47-0Oct. 14—MEADE*, L 74-0Oct. 21—at Sublette*, L 55-8Oct. 28—STANTON COUNTY*, L 49-6*—Indicates District Game

SOUTH GRAY REBELSIn 2011, the South Gray Rebels

had their best season in the 22 years as a school as they made it to Newton for the 8-man Division I state championship game before falling to powerhouse Madison/Hamilton, 30-12, to cap an other-wise stellar season.

But gone are speedster Coulter Croft and quarterback Wyatt Slaven, both Telegram All-Area honorees in 2011, along with line-

man Joe Carter, a second team all-area selection.

For South Gray head coach Jeff Blattner, a variety of other team elements may make or break the team this year, such as a younger squad and existing talent.

“We have a few players who are very talented, so the younger players should be able to lean on and learn from these players,” said Blattner. “Our offensive and defensive lines should be strong, as well. I am also impressed with some of our younger players.”

Unlike other teams from around the area, the Rebels are short on senior talent for this upcoming season. Returning seniors Johnny Teichroeb (5-10, 150) and Noah Day (5-9, 160), will provide some much needed depth for the Rebels. Some of the younger players, including juniors Henry Friesen (5-10, 215) and Ryan Griebel (5-9, 135), will be getting opportunities on both sides of the ball. In addition to newcomer Carson Skidmore being projected as quarterback this sea-son, returners on the offensive line include junior Logan Dahlke (6-1, 215) and sophomore Nick Powell (5-10, 235) to try to get things rolling for the Rebels.

J u n i o r Gabriel Loya (5-10, 190), is also expected to set the tone for the young Rebels offense.

For coach Blattner, it’s not just the lack of experience that is of concern but the overall size and athleticism of his team.

“Our size and speed is not outstanding,” said Blattner. “We definitely do not have the varsi-ty experience that we are accus-tomed to. Our schedule is also very tough and competitive.”

That 2012 schedule opens up with a 17-mile county road trip to Ingalls. But coach Blattner has a bigger issue on his mind with the schedule.

“Will we be bit by the injury bug is the major question,” said Blattner.

———SOUTH GRAY REBELSLeague: SPIAAClass: 8-man, Division I, District 7Coach: Jeff Blattner, 4th yearAug. 31—at IngallsSept. 7—KIOWA COUNTYSept. 14—BUCKLINSept. 21—at RollaSept. 28—at Satanta*Oct. 5—MINNEOLA*Oct. 12—at Deerfield*Oct. 19—at Spearville*Oct. 25—HODGEMAN COUNTY*

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2011 ResultsRecord: 11-1, 8-man Division I State Runner-upSept. 2—at Kiowa County, W 34-6Sept. 9—SOUTH CENTRAL, W 30-16Sept. 16—HODGEMAN COUNTY, W 50-6Sept. 23—at Spearville, W 46-0Oct. 7—at Kinsley*, W 54-8Oct. 14—DEERFIELD*, W 60-14Oct. 21—at Ness City*, W 72-40Oct. 27—MINNEOLA*, W 52-6Nov. 1—PRETTY PRAIRIE**, W 60-12Nov. 5—CENTRAL PLAINS**, W 52-6Nov. 11—at Osborne**, W 42-38Nov. 19—Madison/Hamilton**, L 30-12*—Indicates District Game**—Indicates Playoff Game

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The last game in 2011 for the Stanton County Trojans was a heartbreaker as Plainville oust-ed the Trojans 6-0 in the second round of the class 2-1A playoffs.

But since that night, Stanton County has moved on and veteran coach Bret Kendrick only had to replace three departing seniors from a team that went 9-2.

“From stem to stern, this group of seniors has shown great l e a d e r s h i p, ” Kendrick said of the dozen upperclassmen dotting the ros-ter. “They are all actual lead-ers in their own right. Some are more vocal, some tend to lead by example, but they all lead in a positive way.”

The senior talent for Stanton County includes running back Marques Logan (6-1, 195) and quarterback Quinn Kendrick (5-10, 170), who carry over big num-bers from last year. First, Logan rushed 81 times for 1,034 yards and 27 touchdowns, and Kendrick at quarterback completing 28-of-45 passes with six touchdowns and two interceptions.

“Marques is bigger, stronger, quicker than a year ago, and we

have high expectations of him, and he has high expectations of himself,” Kendrick said of Logan.

Kendrick is the coach’s son and is a four-year starter, both at quar-terback and defensive back.

“He knows our system, he’s like having a coach out on the field,” coach Kendrick said of his son. “He’s healthy, and we’re excited to see how things go.”

It was only three years back, the 2009 season, when this senior group was playing varsity as freshmen that the inexperienced rookies struggled through a 3-6 season.

Since then, however, the Trojans have marched forward, going 19-4 the past two seasons, with three of those losses to pow-erhouse Hi-Plains League rival Meade. One loss, a 44-26 setback, came in the 2-1A semifinals in 2010.

“I think the biggest thing with our program is that success breeds success,” Kendrick said of the current state of the Trojan football team. “We’ve now got the numbers that you’d like to see for a small school (40 players on the roster). There’s no other way to put it, kids like being part of something special.”

Both Logan and Kendrick also played stellar defense last year. Logan registered four sacks, four fumble recoveries, and four inter-ceptions with one returned for a touchdown. Kendrick had three sacks, two fumble recoveries and five interceptions.

Other returning seniors on

both sides of the ball include Bret Gum (5-9, 185), Kyle Rodriguez (6-0, 225), Colby Overturf (6-0, 220), and Edgar Mendoza (6-0, 230) and all will try to get deeper into the playoffs after the heartbreaker last season.

But for veteran head coach for

the Trojans Bret Kendrick, one message is simple to set the team up for the season.

“No let downs, get better each day,” said Kendrick.

During the two weeks of pre-season drills, Kendrick has been impressed with newcomers Jacob

Cron (6-0, 160), a junior split end/defensive back, Angel Molina (5-8, 160), a senior running back/defen-sive back and transfer Austin Ridenhour (6-0, 180), a senior tight end/linebacker.

“I was kind of hoping that when this group got to their senior year that we would have a chance to be pretty good,” Kendrick said in looking back three seasons. “They’ve worked hard. We have to keep focused on the game at hand and not look ahead, not lose sight. We can’t look at the prize down the road prematurely.”

Stanton County opens on the road Friday at Beaver, Okla., before facing district power Meade and prominent non-conference foe Sterling later in the regular sea-son.

“There are a lot of unknowns about Beaver and that’s the scary part,” Kendrick said three days before the Trojans’ opening test. “But I’m confident that if we take care of our own things, we’re going to be fine.”

———STANTON COUNTY TROJANSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Bret Kendrick, 10th yearAug. 31—at Beaver, Okla.Sept. 7—at Wichita CountySept. 14—ST. FRANCISSept. 21—SW HEIGHTSSept. 28—MEADE*Oct. 5—at Sublette*Oct. 12—ELKHART*Oct. 19—at Syracuse*Oct. 26—at Sterling*—Denotes District Game

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2011 ResultsRecord: 9-2Sept. 2—LAKIN, W 40-13Sept. 9—WICHITA COUNTY, W 49-6Sept. 16—RAWLINS COUNTY, W 56-6Sept. 23—at SW Heights, W 55-20Sept. 30—at Meade*, L 34-16 Oct. 7—SUBLETTE*, W 56-0Oct. 14—at Elkhart*, W 54-18Oct. 21—SYRACUSE*, W 62-0Oct. 28—at Satanta*, W 49-6Nov. 4—at Ellis**, W 35-34Nov. 11—PLAINVILLE**, L 6-0*—Indicates District Game**—Indicates Playoff Game

CIMARRON BLUEJAYSWith just five players return-

ing from the 2011 season, the Cimarron Bluejays will have to focus on new ways of playing with effort. Combine that with little experience and just 25 play-ers suiting up this year, and the Bluejays will face a stern test for the 2012 campaign.

With team leaders Tyler Siek and Zach Field lost to gradua-tion, two seniors will be tak-ing charge for the Bluejays. First is Hi-Plains all-league line-backer and C i m a r ro n ’ s leading rusher last year, Alex Neuschafer (6-0, 220), who is back on the field looking at anoth-er year of leading the Bluejays. The other experienced player on both sides, Aidan Shaughnessy (5-10, 175), also returns after earning all league honors on both offensive and defensive lines last season.

Seniors Josh Meis (6-0, 185) and

Bryan Durham (6-2, 240) return for their senior year at defensive back and defensive lineman, respective-ly. Finally, junior Isaac Stanley (5-10, 165) returns at defensive back.

For Cimarron head coach Doug Minneman, a few things have to occur if wins are to come this season.

“We will need the offensive line to come together,” said Minneman. “Our strengths are that we should have good team quickness while our skills position should be strong, just not much depth.”

A few junior newcomers may help Cimarron’s fortunes this year. One is quarterback and defen-sive back Caleb Fischer, who will be calling signals under center. Ty Clark also brings experience alongside Neuschafer at running back and linebacker. Christian Fischer will double up at wide receiver and defensive back and rounds out the newcomers for the Bluejays.

Cimarron opens up the 2012 season at home against Wichita County. Their Class 3A district includes Lakin, Southwestern Heights and Holcomb.

———CIMARRON BLUEJAYSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Doug Minneman, 5th yearAug. 31—WICHITA COUNTYSept. 7—at SyracuseSept. 14—at SubletteSept. 21—MEADESept. 28—at LarnedOct. 5—ELKHARTOct. 12—at Lakin*Oct. 19—SW HEIGHTS*Oct. 25—at Holcomb**—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 2-7Sept. 2—at Elkhart, L 25-14

Sept. 9—SATANTA, W 49-0Sept. 16—SUBLETTE, L 21-14Sept. 23—at Meade, L 54-0Sept. 30—LARNED, W 46-40Oct. 7—at TMP-Marian, L 17-14Oct. 14—LAKIN*, L 61-7Oct. 21—at SW HEIGHTS*, L 44-0Oct. 27—SCOTT CITY*, L 50-0*—Indicates District Game

ELKHART WILDCATSFollowing a 2011 season that

not only included losses to Stanton County and Meade, but also close losses to 3A Southwestern Heights

and a narrow 14-12 setback to Wichita County, the Elkhart Wildcats will be looking for con-sistency and better performance this year. Backed by 17 starters returning and some key players looking for a little redemption, the Wildcats are seeking to rebound from last year’s disappointment that came on the heels of a 7-2 season in 2010 in which their lone losses came to Meade and Stanton County.

Heading into his third year at

the helm for the Wildcats, coach Khris Buckner also is looking for tweaks in his team.

For Buckner, the points of improvement are simple. “More physical as a team and limit turn-overs.”

The Wildcats will be looking to junior quarterback Alex Gomez (5-11, 190) to deliver on offense again this year as he threw for 2,116 yards and 18 touchdowns last year and rushed for 363 yards and five touchdowns. Returning senior Hunter Burnett (6-3, 220)

also is poised for big plays on both sides of the ball as he caught four touchdown

passes and had 584 receiving yards.

He also had big plays on defense with five total sacks last season, as well as averaging seven tackles per game.

Another key player returning for Elkhart is senior Nick Lewis (5-11, 180), who rushed for 362 yards as a junior and also is look-ing for big plays on defense at linebacker.

Elkhart’s schedule is tough again this season as key district games again include powerhouses Stanton County and Meade. The Wildcats open at home against Turpin, Okla. The Wildcats sched-ule is also worthy of mention as they play three consecutive home games followed by three road contests in weeks three through eight.

———ELKHART WILDCATSLeague: Hi-Plains

Hi-Plains: Neuschafer returns for Cimarron; Elkhart on rebound

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Class: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Khris Buckner, 3rd yearAug. 31—TURPIN, OKLA.Sept. 7—at SW HeightsSept. 14—LAKINSept. 21—WICHITA COUNTYSept. 28—SUBLETTE*Oct. 5—at CimarronOct 12—at Stanton County*Oct. 19—at Meade*Oct. 26—SYRACUSE**—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 3-6Sept. 2—CIMARRON, W 25-14Sept. 9—SW HEIGHTS, L 15-14Sept. 16—at Lakin, L 47-22Sept. 23—at Wichita County L 14-12Sept. 30—at Sublette*, L 24-8Oct. 7—SATANTA*, W 47-0Oct. 14—STANTON COUNTY*, L 54-18Oct. 21—MEADE*, L 69-22Oct. 28—at Syracuse*, W 58-0*—Indicates District Game

MEADE BUFFALOESIn 2011, the Meade Buffaloes

looked to get back in the Class 2-1A title game after claiming the state championship in 2010.

The Buffaloes, however, were stopped in the sectionals against eventual runners up La Crosse, falling 21-12.

That loss has made the team, “more motivated than ever to get back to the state (championship) game,” said veteran coach Scott Moshier. “We return the whole backfield and will have to replace several three-year starters up front.”

Some of the best players lost to graduation included Adrian Pfannenstiel, Weston Kroth, Manny Castillo and Nick Borth.

However, with 13 returning starters, many key players remain

for Meade to get back to the top of Class 2-1A and was the preseason pick atop the state’s rankings.

One of the key offensive play-ers coming back, senior Travis Wiens (6-2, 188), rushed 138 times for 1,550 yards last year and scored 27 touchdowns. Another senior, Chris Hardaway (5-9, 175), rushed for 741 yards and caught passes totaling 693 yards last year and should be among the top perform-ers in the area. Junior Jett Little (5-8, 160), who rushed for 869 yards and had 341 receiving yards a year ago, rounds out the key players on offense for the Buffaloes.

The defensive side has two key linebackers returning in juniors Morgan Davis (6-5, 225) and Morgan Olvera (5-10, 175), with Olvera in his third year starting at linebacker for the Buffs.

Some of the other key return-ing seniors for Meade are in the defensive line, including Randy Friesen (6-9, 240), Cooper Clawson (5-11, 235), Sam Podrebarac (5-11, 240), Ethan Reichmann (6-0, 235), and Hayden Borth (6-0, 165).

With Texas powerhouse Canadian off the schedule this year (they lost to the Texans in 2010 and beat them in 2011), the Buffaloes open up with a road test at Class 3A Holcomb. Their district schedule includes anoth-er hard battle against Stanton County at Johnson City on Sept. 28. Those regular season games, as well as the playoffs, will test Meade in its quest to get another state championship.

———MEADE BUFFALOESLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Scott Moshier, 7th yearAug. 31—at Holcomb

Sept. 7—LAKINSept. 14—SW HEIGHTSSept. 21—at CimarronSept. 28—at Stanton County*Oct. 5—SYRACUSE*Oct. 12—at Wichita CountyOct. 19—ELKHART*Oct. 26—at Sublette* *—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 10-1Sept. 2—CANADIAN, TEX., W 24-18Sept. 9—at Lakin, W 50-0Sept. 16—at SW HEIGHTS, W 49-14Sept. 23—CIMARRON, W 54-0Sept. 30—STANTON COUNTY*, W 34-16Oct. 7—at Syracuse*, W 53-0Oct. 14—at Satanta*, W 74-0Oct. 21—at Elkhart*, W 69-22Oct. 28—SUBLETTE*, W 64-8Nov. 4—OAKLEY**, W 74-20Nov. 11—at La Crosse**, L 21-12*—Indicates District Game**—Indicates Playoff Game

SUBLETTE LARKSCoach Steve Simpson returns

16 starters, eight players each on both sides of the ball. The group includes Eric Miller (Sr. RB/DB), Avigael Gonzalez (Sr. RB/LB), Laramie Lumley (Sr. OC/LB), Kyler Line (Sr. WR/DB), Carlos Chavarria (Sr. WR/DB), Lester Withers (Sr. WR/DB), Travis Webb (Jr. OL/DL), and Trevin Rigel (So. OL/DL).

Other key players for the Larks this year include Emilio Desaire (Sr. RB/OL/DL), Brendan Giesick (Jr.

QB/DB), Chris Ornelas (Jr. OL/LB), Michael Chavarria (Jr. OL/DL), Fredrick Mata (So. RB/LB),

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——— SUBLETTE LARKSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Steve Simpson, 9th yearAug. 31—SW HEIGHTSSept. 7—at OakleySept. 14—CIMARRONSept. 21—at LakinSept. 28—at Elkhart*Oct. 5—STANTON COUNTY*Oct. 12—at Syracuse*Oct. 19—at Medicine LodgeOct. 26—MEADE*

———2011 ResultsRecord: 5-4Sept. 2—at SW Heights, W 21-20Sept. 9—OAKLEY, L 58-7Sept. 16—at Cimarron, W 21-14Sept. 23—LAKIN, L 59-13Sept. 30—ELKHART, W 24-8Oct. 7—at Stanton County, L 56-0 Oct. 14—SYRACUSE, W 63-28Oct. 21—at Satanta, W 55-8Oct. 28—at Meade, L 64-8

SYRACUSE BULLDOGSAfter struggling to get a win

the past few years and getting just one last season, the Syracuse Bulldogs are looking for improve-ment in all areas for 2012.

Despite the loss of Miguel Romero from last season, other players are still around and play-ing both sides of the ball this year, including five seniors.

They include Kyle Dupree (6-2, 175) at quarterback and line-backer. Kalob Newton (6-1, 180) also returns at wide receiver and defensive back. The other three

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Hi-Plains: It’s a numbers game for Syracuse; Lakin looks improvedseniors are Gage Stileau (5-11, 225), Austin Wilson (6-3, 240), and Tyler Timm (5-8, 215) all return to man the offensive and defensive lines.

“We have a good group of seniors who will be great leaders for us this year,” said third-year

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other. The core of our line is back and they are comfortable with each other.”

Other returners include junior Levi Moreno (5-10, 170), who will play both running back and defen-sive back. Jose Enriquez (5-10, 185), returns for his junior year at linebacker. Rounding out the experienced players is sophomore Jake Phillips (5-10, 155) at defen-sive end.

Despite the many returners for the Bulldogs, coach Eddy is still cautious.

“We don’t have a lot of depth this year, so we will have to be very well-conditioned,” said Eddy.

Syracuse opens up the 2012 sea-son Friday at Class 3A and Hi-Plains League foe Lakin.

———SYRACUSE BULLDOGSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Jared Eddy, 3rd yearAug. 31—at LakinSept. 7—CIMARRONSept. 14—WICHITA COUNTYSept. 21—at OakleySept. 28—at SW Heights

Oct. 5—at Meade*Oct. 12—SUBLETTE*Oct. 19—STANTON COUNTY*Oct. 26—at Elkhart**—Denotes District Game

———2011 ResultsRecord: 1-8Sept. 2—OAKLEY, L 72-0Sept. 9—OBERLIN, L 55-6Sept. 16—at Wichita County, L 60-8Sept. 23—at Atwood, L 61-0Sept. 30—SATANTA*, W 34-14Oct. 7—MEADE*, L 53-0Oct. 14—at Sublette*, L 63-28Oct. 21—at Stanton County*, L 62-0Oct. 28—ELKHART*, L 58-0 *—Indicates District Game

LAKIN BRONCSAfter graduating 18 seniors

from last year’s team, Lakin coach Jeff Fuss knows his squad has some shoes to fill. Fortunately, he has the bodies to do just that. “We really worried about get-ting our numbers back up. But we were able to get kids back out that weren’t here last year,” Fuss said. In his second year after being gone for 10 seasons, Fuss said the numbers will be just fine, but the depth at each p o s i -tion will be an issue. “ W e ’ r e able to put 11 good kids on the field, but we just don’t have that depth at each position we would like,” he said. “The kids will have to be very flexible because a lot of them are hav-ing to learn different positions.” Offensively, the Broncs will con-tinue to run a base wing-T, using a fairly solid backfield of senior Ty Adams and junior Gage McAtee.

Leading the Broncs on offense will be Caleb Seeger, but don’t underestimate his being just a sophomore, Fuss said. “He’s going to seem like a rook-ie, but he’s going to be better than people think. He’s a pret-ty good quarterback,” he said. Senior Dylan Gilleland (6-0, 280) will be snapping the ball and making a lot of the line calls. “We have a lot of kids who are going to be good at spots. We have a lot to learn and they’ll all have to mesh,” Fuss said. “But we had an outstanding summer camp in Hutchinson and did really well. It was a great learn-ing experience for our kids.” Fuss said the Broncs will be competitive in district play, with Holcomb being the favorite. “We’re young, but we’re hun-gry and want to do well. We did a lot of growing this summer to pre-pare for the season,” Fuss said.

———LAKIN BRONCSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Jeff Fuss, 2nd yearAug. 31—SYRACUSESept. 7—at MeadeSept. 14—at ElkhartSept. 21—SUBLETTESept. 28—at Stratford, Tex.Oct. 5—ELLINWOODOct. 12—CIMARRON*Oct. 19—at Holcomb*Oc t. 25—SW HEIGHTS*

———2011 ResultsSept. 2—at Stanton County, L 40-13Sept. 9—MEADE, L 50-0Sept. 16—ELKHART, W 47-22Sept. 23—at Sublette, W 59-13

Sept. 30—at Goodland, L 32-14Oct. 7—HOLCOMB, L 28-7Oct. 14—at Cimarron*, W 61-7Oct. 21—at Scott City*, L 53-7Oct. 27—SW HEIGHTS*, W 25-6Nov. 1—at Phillipsburg#, L 37-28*Denotes District Game; #-Playoff Game

WICHITA COUNTY INDIANS

After a 2011 season where the Indians struggled to complete a 3-6 record after being 3-1 early, the Wichita County Indians have six players coming back on both sides of the ball in a bid to keep things together this time around despite only having 13 players suiting up this year.

Two seniors lead the Indians this season, as Bryce Nickelson is back at wide receiver and strong safety while Neil Fletcher returns to the offensive line and defensive end spots.

The other returners are all juniors, starting with Jantz Budde at quarterback and free safety who only played the first four games

last year before being sidelined by injury, but not before passing for 264 yards and four touchdowns. He also threw six interceptions. Colton Northrup returns at run-ning back and linebacker after rushing for 558 yards and eight touchdowns, and finished with 47

tackles on defense. Other juniors — Brice Mason and Brock Sheppard — return to the offensive unit,

while Mason returns at line-

backer and Sheppard returns to the defensive line.

“We return the core of our team from last season,” said head coach Drew Thon. “We will be a much improved team due to the commitment in the offseason and the second year in the new sys-tem.”

Despite the core key players coming back, other issues loom

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2 GARDEN CITY (6A) — The Buffaloes will look to improve on their 7-3 record and state playoff appearance from 2011. Coach Brian Hill, who in two seasons has guided the Buffs to a 12-8

record and two Class 6A playoff appearances, sees his program matur-ing and will have a multitude of speedy receivers and backs along with several key linemen returning.

The Buffaloes return a strong nucleus of offensive and defensive line and the keys will be how quickly quarterbacks Greyson Tempel and Denton Keller, the running backs and receiving corps, develop.

Key games — Season opener in their new stadium against Bixby, Okla., a road game against powerhouse Hutchinson to open district play and the annual Hatchet Game at Dodge City.

3 STANTON COUNTY (2A) — The Trojans had another banner season in 2011, going 9-2 with their only setbacks coming at

the hands of Hi-Plains League rival Meade in the regular season and a heartbreaking 6-0 second-round playoff loss to Plainville.

Coach Bret Kendrick will be looking for strong performances from quarterback Quinn Kendrick, a senior and the coach’s son, and run-ning back Marques Logan to keep the Trojans in the hunt for postsea-son honors. They will have plenty of help as Kendrick welcomes back 19 of 22 starting positions.

Key games — Home game on Sept. 28 against Meade; regular sea-son finale road game at Sterling.

4 ULYSSES (4A) — Make no mistake, the Tigers will be a force to be reckoned with in the area despite the loss of a talented

senior class from their run to the 4A quarterfinals in 2011.Coach Jason Kenny perennially has the Tigers playing well once

they get to the district games in the latter part of the season. With an untested, but talented quarterback in Alec Meierhoff, Kenny will look to him for the leadership skills early on. In Armando Sandoval, the Tigers have legitimately one of the top players in the area, and perhaps in Class 4A.

If the Tigers can survive a brutal early season schedule that includes 5A’s Liberal and Great Bend, 3A’s Scott City and Holcomb, then the district games might seem like a relief station.

Don’t be surprised if Kenny has his team ready to make another deep run into the postseason.

5 HOLCOMB (3A) — Coach Jerry Johnson has eight starters returning on each side of the football. Most of those are

veteran seniors, led by quarterback Tyler LaSalle. Experience across the line should provide the Longhorns plenty of firepower.

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over Wichita County.“We don’t have very good

numbers,” said Thon. “It will be important for us to stay healthy, committed and be in great shape. We need to improve mentally and believe that we can beat the teams we play.”

And while the Indians have moved from their traditional membership in the Hi-Plains League to the Northwest Kansas League, along with Greeley County and Dighton, they will

still have many of the HPL teams on their schedule.

Their first four games are against traditional foes Cimarron, Stanton County, Syracuse and Elkhart and will also face Meade later in the season. Their district 7 in Class 2-1A is tough with Ellis, St. Francis, Oakley and Oberlin comprising that group.

———WICHITA COUNTY INDIANSLeague: Northwest KansasClass: 2-1A, District 7Coach: Drew Thon, 2nd yearAug. 31—at CimarronSept. 7—STANTON COUNTY

Sept. 14—at SyracuseSept. 21—at ElkhartSept. 28—OAKLEY*Oct. 5—at Ellis*Oct. 12—MEADEOct. 19—ST. FRANCIS*Oct. 26—at Oberlin*

———2011 ResultsRecord: 3-6Sept. 2—at Satanta, W 39-7Sept. 9—at Stanton county, L 49-6Sept. 16—SYRACUSE, W 60-8Sept. 23—ELKHART, W 14-12Sept. 30—at Oakley*, L 53-0Oct. 7—at Ellis*, L 44-0Oct. 14—ATWOOD*, L 36-12Oct. 21—at St. Francis*, L 66-26Oct. 27—OBERLIN*, L 52-16

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Notes from around Kansas prep football as everyone awaits the opening kickoff on Friday night.

•In 2011, there were 16,509 high school football players, 13 of whom were girls. With 350 schools fielding teams, that’s an average of just over 47 players per school.

Classification changes of note for football for the 2012-2013 sea-sons: Hutchinson moves back to 6A after being in 5A the past two seasons.

The bad news for Garden City and Dodge City is that the Salthawks, winners of seven state championships in the past eight years, will be in District 8 with the Buffaloes and Red Demons, along with Maize High.

The other school to move to 6A is Gardner-Edgerton, which also has been one of the power foot-ball schools in 5A in recent years.

Dropping to 5A were Goddard and Blue Valley-West. Blue Valley Southwest moves up from 4A while Goddard Eisenhower, a new school for football, also is in 5A.

Goodland moves from 3A to 4A and Holcomb drops from 4A to 3A, forcing district changes in two classifications for area schools. Scott City will now be in Class 3A-District 15 with TMP-Marian, Hoisington and Russell while Holcomb slides into District 16 with Lakin, Southwestern Heights and Cimarron.

Holcomb’s departure from 4A resulted in Pratt moving into District 14 with Hugoton and Ulysses along with Larned, which is also combining with Pawnee Heights for football this season.

Smith Center, after a two-year venture into Class 3A (no state titles), will return to Class 2-1A. Locally, Satanta has switched from 11-man, Class 2-1A to 8-man Division I and will be in the same district (7) as Deerfield and South

Gray.•A proposal to change Class

4A from 64 schools to 48 schools which would have resulted in eight districts with six teams each for football did not receive enough votes after ballots were returned to the Kansas State High School Activities Association.

Due to association bylaws, which requires a majority vote of the eligible schools, only 101 yes votes were cast as opposed to 189 no votes.

The proposal came about in part due to the greater disparity and ratio of enrollment in Class 4A schools versus all other clas-sifications.

No surprise, then, that the 4A schools voted 39-25 in favor of the change while Class 3A schools returned a 47-17 no vote, Class 2A a 42-22 no vote and Class 1A a thumbs down by a 75-23 margin. With the failure of the proposal, it no longer remains in consider-ation by KSHSAA.

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Senior quarterback Collin Klein would be one of four captains for the 2012 season.

Klein ran for 27 touchdowns last season to break a school record set in 1969, and threw for 13 more while leading the Wildcats to a 10-3 record and a berth in the Cotton Bowl. He spent most of the season bloodied and bat-tered, often missing every practice between games, yet never once complaining as he put together one of the finest seasons in school history.

So everybody expected Klein to be a cap-tain. But the fact that he was made a captain for the third straight year, something that had never before happened for an offensive player in school history, spoke volumes about how he’s viewed inside and outside the pro-gram.

“I think the sky’s the limit for anybody. It’s just what you do with what you’ve got,” Snyder said. “He does a great deal with what he has.”

More than anything, that’s why Snyder has such an appreciation for him.

He doesn’t have the greatest throwing motion — wide receiver Chris Harper called it “jinky,” which he described as “not what everybody typically thinks is correct.” And he certainly prefers to scramble out of the pocket than settle back and search down field.

But even though Klein is just about the furthest thing from the prototypical, 21st-century quarterback, he somehow makes it work in Snyder’s modern adaption of the veer offense.

Klein had the third-most rushing attempts last season in major college football, the 317 carries trailing only Bobby Rainey of Western Kentucky and Robbie Rouse of Fresno State — both of them running backs, guys who are supposed to be toting the ball. The quarterback with the next-most attempts

was Tevin Washington of Georgia Tech, and he was 75 carries shy.

It’s no wonder Klein took such a beating last season he often joked he was becoming best friends with the Kansas State training staff.

Perhaps that’s the biggest reason why Klein spent so much of his offseason work-ing with Harper and the rest of his veteran wide receivers. They toiled in the blistering, 100-degree heat of the Flint Hills, running endless routes and refining Klein’s mechan-ics to the point where maybe — just maybe — he’ll be able to air it out a bit more this season.

“The growth has been across the board, and it hasn’t just been focused in one area,” Snyder said. “He’s grown in regards to his game management. He’s grown in regards to his understanding of our offense and defen-sive football. He’s grown in terms of leader-ship, in terms of his confidence level, in just his overall presence on the field, as well as the physical things, the running game and passing game as well. I’ve seen some move-ment, positive movement, in all those areas.”

The Wildcats started to move away from a one-dimensional, run-first offense centered around their quarterback late last year, when teams began to stack the line to prevent the 6-foot-5, 226-pound wrecking ball from running right at them.

Klein averaged 124 yards passing over the first eight games, but nearly 184 yards in the final four games against Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Texas and Iowa State.

The only loss was a 52-45 heartbreaker to the then-No. 3 Cowboys on the road.

The progress continued throughout the spring, and with Klein calling many of his own plays, he wound up going 47 of 56 for 480 yards and six TDs against the No. 2 defense in the spring game.

“The point man is Collin,” said Harper, the Wildcats’ leading receiver a year ago. “His release point is better. His mechanics are better. It’s jinky, but he gets the ball there.”

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CIMARRON BLUEJAYS (2-7)League: Hi-PlainsClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Doug Minneman Sept. 2—at Elkhart, L 25-14Sept. 9—SATANTA, W 49-0Sept. 16—SUBLETTE, L 21-14Sept. 23—at Meade, L 54-0Sept. 30—LARNED, W 46-40Oct. 7—at Thomas More Prep, L 17-14Oct. 14—LAKIN*, L 61-7Oct. 21—at SW Heights*, L 44-0Oct. 27—SCOTT CITY*, L 50-0

DEERFIELD SPARTANS (2-7)League: Santa Fe TrailClass: 8-Man, Div. I, District 6Coach: Shane Burns, 1st yearSept. 2—at Sharon Springs, L 60-14Sept. 9—ROLLA, W 66-28Sept. 16—at Ness City, L 54-8Sept. 23—MINNEOLA, L 66-44Sept. 30—at Jetmore*, L 30-14Oct. 7—SPEARVILLE*, W 50-14Oct. 14—at South Gray*, L 60-14Oct. 21—KINSLEY*, L 82-38Oct. 27—HOXIE*, L 68-20

DIGHTON HORNETS (7-2)League: Western Kansas/LibertyClass: 8-Man, Div. II, District 6Coach: Ken Simon, 1st year Sept. 2—at Triplains/Brewster, W 56-0Sept. 9—GOLDEN PLAINS, W 58-8Sept. 16—at Weskan, W 52-26Sept. 23—GREELEY COUNTY, W 52-0Sept. 30—at Ashland*, L 52-24Oct. 7—at Moscow*, L 64-14Oct. 14—FOWLER*, W 50-0Oct. 21—at Rolla*, W 54-6Oct. 27—INGALLS*, W 76-26

GARDEN CITY BUFFALOES (7-3)League: Western Athletic ConferenceClass: 6A, District 8Coach: Brian HillSept. 2—at Scott City, L 30-3Sept. 9—WOODWARD, OKLA., W 35-0Sept. 16—at Great Bend, L 14-7Sept. 23—at Hays High, W 24-21Sept. 30—at Liberal, W 52-21Oct. 7—WICHITA EAST, Cancelled light-ningOct. 14—at Maize High*, W 27-0Oct. 21—GODDARD*, W 26-13Oct. 28—DODGE CITY*, 18-15 (2OT)Nov. 4—WICHITA SOUTH#, W 35-7Nov. 11—at Wichita Heights#, L 35-3

GREELEY COUNTY JACKRABBITS (1-8)League: Western Kansas/LibertyClass: 8-Man, Div. II, District 7Coach: Greg BrownSept. 2—HOXIE, L 52-0Sept. 9—at Moscow, L 90-44Sept. 16—GOLDEN PLAINS, L 60-20Sept. 23—at Dighton, L 52-0Sept. 30—at Wheatland/Grinnell*, L 62-16Oct. 7—SHARON SPRINGS*, L 44-0Oct. 14—at Triplains/Brewster, W 60-18Oct. 21—CHEYLIN/BIRD CITY*, L 52-0Oct. 27—WESKAN*, L 34-6

HOLCOMB LONGHORNS (7-3)League: Great West Activities ConferenceClass: 4A, District 14Coach: Jerry JohnsonSept. 2—CHAPARRAL, W 50-28Sept. 9—at Scott City#, L 47-7Sept. 16—at Goodland#, W 34-19Sept. 23—COLBY, W 34-0Sept. 30—SW HEIGHTS, W 54-0Oct. 7—at Lakin, W 28-7Oct. 14—ULYSSES*, L 54-28Oct. 21—at Hugoton*#, W 34-27Oct. 27—LARNED*, W 41-6Nov. 1—at Buhler#, L 56-6

HUGOTON EAGLES (4-5)League: Great West Activities ConferenceClass: 4A, District 14Coach: Clint MerrittSept. 2—at Goodland, L 40-22Sept. 9—COLBY, W 21-16Sept. 16—at Guymon, Okla., W 35-25Sept. 23—at Oakley, L 22-20Sept. 30—SCOTT CITY, L 41-7Oct. 7—SW HEIGHTS, W 44-8Oct. 14—at Larned*, W 61-7Oct. 21—HOLCOMB*, L 34-27Oct. 27—at Ulysses*, L 53-8

INGALLS BULLDOGS (5-4)League: Southern Plains/IroquoisClass: 8-Man, Div. II, District 6Coach: Ted BrownSept. 2—at Bucklin, W 58-8Sept. 9—SPEARVILLE, W 50-48Sept. 16—at Satanta W 76-36Sept. 23—STAFFORD, W 48-38Sept. 30—MOSCOW*, L 58-12Oct. 7—at Fowler*, L 48-20Oct. 14—ROLLA*, W 70-20

Oct. 21—ASHLAND*, L 78-12Oct. 27—at Dighton*, L 76-26

LAKIN BRONCS (4-6)League: Hi-PlainsClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Jeff FussSept. 2—at Stanton County, L 40-13Sept. 9—MEADE, L 50-0Sept. 16—ELKHART, W 47-22Sept. 23—at Sublette, W 59-13Sept. 30—at Goodland, L 32-14Oct. 7—HOLCOMB, L 28-7Oct. 14—at Cimarron*, W 61-7Oct. 21—at Scott City*, L 53-7Oct. 27—SW HEIGHTS*, W 25-6Nov. 1—at Phillipsburg#, L 37-28

MOSCOW WILDCATS (8-2)League: Santa Fe TrailClass: 8-Man, Div. II, District 6Coach: Travis JohnsonSept. 2—BALKO, OKLA., W 88-48Sept. 9—GREELEY COUNTY, W 90-44Sept. 16—FOWLER, W 60-13Sept. 23—SATANTA, W 84-38Sept. 30—at Ingalls*, W 58-12Oct. 7—DIGHTON*, W 64-14Oct. 14—at Ashland*, L 52-6Oct. 21—at Fowler*, W 76-44Oct. 27—ROLLA*, W 92-46Nov. 4—Otis-Bison#m L 68-20

SATANTA INDIANS (0-9)League: Hi-PlainsClass: 2A, District 8Coach: Dirk CanonSept. 2—WICHITA COUNTY, L 39-7Sept. 9—at Cimarron, L 49-0Sept. 16—at Ingalls (8-Man), L 76-36Sept. 23—at Moscow (8-Man), L 84-38Sept. 30—at Syracuse*, L 34-14Oct. 7—at Elkhart*, L 47-0Oct. 14—MEADE*, L 72-0Oct. 21—at Sublette*, L 55-8Oct. 28—STANTON COUNTY*, L 49-6

SCOTT CITY BEAVERS (11-1)League: Great West Activities ConferenceClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Glenn O’NeilSept. 2 — GARDEN CITY, W 30-3Sept. 9 — HOLCOMB, W 47-7Sept. 16 _ at Colby, W 44-6Sept. 23 — GOODLAND, W 50-3Sept. 30 — at Hugoton, W 41-7Oct. 7 — at Ulysses, W 27-13

Oct. 14 — at SW Heights*, W 46-0Oct. 21 — LAKIN*, W 53-7Oct. 27 — at Cimarron*, W 50-0Nov. 1—GOODLAND#, W 52-7Nov. 5—SMITH CENTER#, W 39-20Nov. 12—at Conway Springs#, L 39-21

SOUTH GRAY REBELS (11-1)League: Southern Plains/IroquoisClass: 8-Man, Div. I, District 6Coach: Jeff BlattnerSept. 2—at Kiowa Co./Greensburg, W 34-6Sept. 9—SOUTH CENTRAL, W 30-16Sept. 16—JETMORE, W 50-6Sept. 23—at Spearville, W 46-0Sept. 30—OPENOct. 7—at Kinsley*, W 54-8Oct. 14—DEERFIELD*, W 60-14Oct. 21—at Ness City*, W 72-40Oct. 27—MINNEOLA*, W52-6Nov. 1—PRETTY PRAIRIE#, W 60-12Nov. 5—at Claflin/Central Plains#, W 52-6Nov. 11—at Osborne#, W 42-38Nov. 19—Madison at Newton, L 30-12##,

STANTON COUNTY TROJANS (9-2)League: Hi-PlainsClass: 2A, District 8Coach: Bret KendrickSept. 2—LAKIN, W 40-13Sept. 9—WICHITA COUNTY, W 49-6Sept. 16—ATWOOD, W 56-6Sept. 23—at SW Heights, W 55-20Sept. 30—at Meade*, L 34-16

Oct. 7—SUBLETTE*, W 56-0Oct. 14—at Elkhart*, W 54-18Oct. 21—SYRACUSE*, W 62-0Oct. 28—at Satanta*, W 49-6Nov. 4—at Ellis#, W 35-34Nov. 11—PLAINVILLE, L 6-0

SUBLETTE LARKS (5-4)League: Hi-PlainsClass: 2A, District 8Coach: Steve SimpsonSept. 2—at SW Heights, W 21-20Sept. 9—OAKLEY, L 58-7Sept. 16—at Cimarron, W 21-14Sept. 23—LAKIN, L 59-13Sept. 30—ELKHART*, W 24-8Oct. 7—at Stanton County*, L 56-0Oct. 14—SYRACUSE*, W 63-28Oct. 21—SATANTA*, W 55-8Oct. 28—at Meade*, L 64-8*Denotes District Game

SYRACUSE BULLDOGS (1-8)League: Hi-PlainsClass: 2A, District 8Coach: Jared EddySept. 2—OAKLEY, L 72-0Sept. 9—OBERLIN, L 55-6Sept. 16—at Wichita County, L 60-6Sept. 23—at Atwood, L 67-0Sept. 30—SATANTA*, W 34-14Oct. 7—MEADE*, L 53-0Oct. 14—at Sublette*, L 63-28Oct. 21—at Stanton County*, L 62-0Oct. 28—ELKHART*, L 58-0

ULYSSES TIGERS (10-2)League: Great West Activities ConferenceClass: 4A, District 14Coach: Jason KennySept. 2—LIBERAL, W 42-20Sept. 9—GOODLAND, W 27-0Sept. 16—CLAYTON, N.M., W 49-0Sept. 23—at Hoisington, W 34-13Sept. 30—at Colby, W 47-9Oct. 7—SCOTT CITY, L 27-13Oct. 14—at Holcomb*, W 54-28Oct. 21—at Larned*, W 60-18Oct. 27—HUGOTON*, W 53-8Nov. 1—PRATT#, W 60-14Nov. 5—at Hesston#, W 26-19Nov. 11—ROSE HILL#, L 56-14

WICHITA COUNTY INDIANS (3-6)League: Hi-PlainsClass 2A, District 7Coach: Drew ThonSept. 2—at Satanta, W 39-7Sept. 9—at Stanton County, L 49-6Sept. 16—SYRACUSE, W 60-6Sept. 23—ELKHART, W 14-12Sept. 30—at Oakley*, L 53-0Oct. 7—at Ellis*, L 44-0Oct. 14—ATWOOD*, L 36-12Oct. 21—at St. Francis*, L 66-26Oct. 27—OBERLIN*, L 50-16

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2011 6A — Olathe South; 5A — Hutchinson; 4A — Rose Hill; 3A — Conway Springs; 2-1A — Centralia/Wetmore; 8-Man I — Madison/Hamilton; 8-Man II — Kensington/Thunder Ridge.20106A — Wichita Heights; 5A — Stilwell-Blue Valley; 4A — Louisburg; 3A — Silver Lake; 2-1A — Meade; 8-Man I — Madison-Hamilton; 8-Man II — Baileyville B&B.2009 6A — Olathe North; 5A — Hutchinson; 4A — Bishop Miege; 3A — Wichita Collegiate; 2-1A — Centralia; 8-Man I — Quinter; 8-Man II — Hanover.20086A — Junction City; 5A — Hutchinson; 4A — Topeka Hayden; 3A — Conway Springs; 2-1A — Smith Center; 8-Man I — Baileyville B&B; 8-Man II — Hanover.20076A — Hutchinson; 5A — Blue Valley West; 4A — Andale; 3A — Garden Plain; 2-1A — Smith Center; 8M-I — Macksville; 8M-II — Sharon Springs-Wallace.20066A — Hutchinson; 5A — Stilwell-Blue Valley; 4A — Andale; 3A — Silver Lake; 2-1A — Smith Center; 8M-I — Waverly; 8M-II — Victoria.20056A — Hutchinson; 5A — Salina-Central; 4A — Holton; 3A — Gypsum-Southeast of Saline; 2-1A — Smith Center; 8M-I — Kiowa-South Barber; 8M-II — Waverly.20046A — Hutchinson; 5A — Salina-South; 4A — Topeka-Hayden; 3A — Conway Spring; 2-1A — Smith Center; 8M-I Victoria; 8M-II — Hanston.20036A — Olathe-North; 5A — Stilwell-Blue Valley; 4A — Holton; 3A — Conway Spring; 2-1A — Pittsburg-St. Mary’s-Colgan; 8M-I — Jetmore; 8M-II — Hope.20026A — Olathe-North; 5A — Salina-Central; 4A — Wellington; 3A — Conway Spring; 2-1A — Pittsburg-St. Mary’s-Colgan; 8M-I — Saint Paul; 8M-II — Hanston.20016A — Olathe-North; 5A — Salina-Central; 4A — Wellington; 3A — Conway Spring; 2-1A — Pittsburg-St. Mary’s-Colgan; 8M-I — Jetmore; 8M-II — Hanston.20006A — Olathe-North; 5A — Salina-South; 4A — Fort Scott; 3A — Wichita-Collegiate; 2-1A — Pittsburg-St. Mary’s-Colgan; 8M-I — St. Paul; 8M-II — Denton-Midway.19996A — Garden City; 5A — Salina-Central; 4A — Concordia; 3A — Smith Center; 2-1A — Claflin; 8M-I — Little River; 8M-II — Hanston.19986A — Olathe-North; 5A — Stilwell-Blue Valley; 4A — Topeka-Hayden; 3A — Conway Springs; 2-1A — Claflin; 8M-I — Tribune-Greeley County; 8M-II — Sylvan Grove-Sylvan Unified.19976A — Olathe-North; 5A — Liberal; 4A — Sabetha; 3A — Silver Lake; 2-1A — Claflin; 8M-I — Lost Springs-Centre; 8M-II

— Sylvan Grove-Sylvan Unified.19966A — Olathe-North; 5A — Salina-Central; 4A — Fort Scott; 3A — Beloit; 2-1A — Frankfort; 8M-I — Little River; 8M-II — Rolla.19956A — Lawrence; 5A — Liberal; 4A — Pratt; 3A — Belleville; 2-1A — Stockton; 8M-I — Coldwater; 8M-II — Sylvan Grove-Sylvan.19946A — Derby; 5A — Liberal; 4A — Paola; 3A — Wichita-Collegiate; 2-1A — Frontenac; 8M-I — Coldwater; 8M-II — Kensington-West Smith Co. 19936A — Lawrence; 5A — Salina-Central; 4A — Sabetha-Wetmore; 3A — Riverton; 2-1A — Stockton; 8M-I — Pretty Prairie; 8M-II — Axtell.19926A — Lawrence; 5A — Liberal; 4A — Atchison-Maur Hill Prep; 3A — Hesston; 2-1A — Stockton; 8M-I — Quinter; 8M-II — Claflin.19916A — Lawrence; 5A — Stilwell-Blue Valley; 4A — Scott City-Scott Community; 3A — Silver Lake; 2-1A — Atwood; 8M-I — Sharon Springs-Wallace County; 8M-II — Claflin.19906A — Lawrence; 5A — Pittsburg; 4A — Scott City-Scott Community; 3A — Riverton; 2-1A — Atwood; 8M-I — Almena-Northern Valley; 8M-II — Hanston.1989 6A — Lawrence; 5A — Topeka-Washburn Rural; 4A — Atchison; 3A — Silver Lake; 2-1A — Atwood; 8M-I — Brookville-El Saline; 8M-II — Hanston. 19886A — Manhattan; 5A — Pittsburg; 4A — Scott City-Scott Community; 3A — Lindsborg-Smoky Valley; 2-1A — Victoria; 8M-I — Denton-Midway; 8M-II — Attica.19876A — Lawrence; 5A Wichita-Kapaun-Mt. Carmel; 4A Abilene; 3A Burden-Central; 2-1A Stockton; 8M-I Denton-Midway; 8M-II Almena-Northern Valley.19866A — Lawrence; 5A — Topeka-Washburn Rural; 4A — Norton-Norton Community; 3A — Smith Center; 2-1A — St. Paul; 8M-I — Almena-Northern Valley; 8M-II — Denton-Midway.19856A — Shawnee Mission-West; 5A — Topeka-Washburn Rural; 4A — Norton-Norton Community; 3A — Plainville; 2-1A — Victoria; 8M-I — Coldwater; 8M-II — Denton-Midway.19846A — Lawrence; 5A — Paola; 4A — Andover; 3A — Silver Lake; 2A — Pittsburg-Colgan; 1A — Madison; 8M-I — Denton-Midway; 8M-II — Ingalls.19836A — Wichita-East; 5A — Pittsburg; 4A — Fredonia; 3A — Osborne; 2A — Johnson-Stanton County; 1A — Frankfort; 8-M-I — Bushton-Quivira Heights; 8M-II — Protection.19826A — Wichita-East; 5A — Wichita-Kapaun Mt. Carmel; 4A

— Wellington; 3A — Smith Center; 2A — Sterling; 1A — Baileyville-B&B; 8-M — Denton-Midway.19816A — Shawnee Mission-Northwest; 5A — Wichita-Kapaun Mt. Carmel; 4A — Baldwin; 3A — Silver Lake; 2A — Victoria; 1A — Little River-Windom; 8-M — Denton-Midway.19806A — Wichita-Southeast; 5A — Liberal; 4A — Hiawatha; 3A — Plainville; 2A — Meade; 1A — Ashland; 8-M — Minneola.19796A — Lawrence; 5A — Arkansas City; 4A — Atchison-Maur Hill Prep; 3A — Salina-Sacred Heart; 2A — Hanover; 1A — Hutchinson Trinity; 8-M — Kensington-West Smith County.19786A — Wichita-Southeast; 5A — Wichita-Carroll; 4A — Abilene; 3A — Douglass; 2A — Moundridge; 1A — Protection; 8-M — Moscow.19775A — Wichita-Southeast; 4A — Shawnee Mission-Miege; 3A — Wichita-Kapaun Mt. Carmel; 2A — Beloit; 1A — Clyde; 8-M — Sharon.19765A — Wichita-Southeast; 4A — Emporia; 3A — Wichita-Kapuan Mt. Carmel; 2A — Beloit; 1A — Ashland; 8-M — Bogue.19755A — Shawnee Mission-South; 4A — Shawnee Mission-Miege; 3A — Wichita-Kapaun Mt. Carmel; 2A — Beloit; 1A — Pittsburg-Colgan; 8-M — Luray.19745A — Shawnee Mission-North; 4A — Manhattan; 3A — Wichita-Kapaun Mt. Carmel; 2A — Salina-Sacred Heart; 1A — Pittsburg-Colgan; 8-M — Lewis.19735A — Shawnee Mission-South; 4A — Kansas City-Ward; 3A — Osawatomie; 2A — Moundridge; 1A — Quinter; 8-M — Rolla.19725A — Shawnee Mission-West; 4A — Shawnee Mission-

Miege; 3A — Wichita-Kapaun Mt. Carmel; 2A — Meade; 1A — Burlingame; 8-M — Scandia.19715A — Shawnee Mission-North; 4A — Kansas City-Ward; 3A — Shawnee-St. Joeseph; 2A — Stockton; 1A — Little River; 8-M —Scandia.19705A — Shawnee Mission-North; 4A — Dodge City; 3A Wichita-Kapaun; 2A — LaCygne-Prairie View; 1A — Little River; 8-M — Scandia.19695A — Shawnee Mission-North; 4A — Junction City; 3A — Wellington; 2A —Salina-Sacred Heart; 1A — Clifton; 8-M —Nashville-Zenda.

Telegram area state champions1972—Meade, Class 2A1973—Rolla, 8-man1978—Moscow, 8-man1980—Meade, Class 2A1983—Stanton County, Class 2A1984—Ingalls, 8-man II1988—Scott City, Class 4A1990—Scott City, Class 4A1991—Scott City, Class 4A1996—Rolla, 8-man II1998—Greeley County, 8-man I1999—Garden City, Class 6A2010—Meade, Class 2-1A

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Class 6ADistrict 1 — Kansas City-Wyandotte, Lawrence, Lawrence-Free State, LeavenworthDistrict 2 — Shawnee Mission-East, Shawnee Mission-North, Shawnee Mission-Northwest, Shawnee Mission-WestDistrict 3 — Olathe-East, Overland Park-Blue Valley North, Overland Park-Blue Valley Northwest, Shawnee Mission-SouthDistrict 4 — Gardner-Edgerton, Olathe-North, Olathe-Northwest, Olathe-SouthDistrict 5 — Junction City/Junction City-St. Xavier, Manhattan, Topeka, Topeka-Washburn RuralDistrict 6 — Derby, Wichita-East, Wichita-Heights, Wichita-SoutheastDistrict 7 — Wichita-Haysville Campus, Wichita-North, Wichita-Northwest, Wichita-SouthDistrict 8 — Dodge City, Garden City, Hutchinson, Maize

Class 5ADistrict 1 — Tecumseh-Shawnee Heights, Topeka-Highland Park, Topeka-Seaman, Topeka-WestDistrict 2 — Kansas City-FL Schlagle, Kansas City-Washington, Lansing, Shawnee-Mill ValleyDistrict 3 — Kansas City-JC Harmon, Kansas City-Turner, Overland Park-St. Thomas Aquinas, Shawnee Mission-Bishop MiegeDistrict 4 — Overland Park-Blue Valley Southwest, Overland Park-Blue Valley West, Pittsburg, Stilwell-Blue ValleyDistrict 5 — Andover, Emporia, Newton, Valley CenterDistrict 6 — Andover-Central, Arkansas City, Wichita-Kapaun Mount Carmel, Wichita-WestDistrict 7 — Great Bend, Hays, Salina-Central, Salina-SouthDistrict 8 — Goddard, Goddard-Eisenhower, Liberal, Wichita-Bishop Carroll

Class 4ADistrict 1 — Atchison, Kansas City-Bishop Ward, Kansas City-Piper, Kansas City-Sumner AcademyDistrict 2 — Basehor-Linwood, Meriden-Jefferson West, Perry-Lecompton, TonganoxieDistrict 3 — Bonner Springs, DeSoto, Lenexa-St. James Academy, Spring HillDistrict 4 — Baldwin, Carbondale-Santa Fe Trail,

Eudora, OttawaDistrict 5 — LaCygne-Prairie View, Louisburg, Osawatomie, PaolaDistrict 6 — Chanute, Fort Scott, Garnett-Anderson County, IolaDistrict 7 — Frontenac, Girard, Independence, ParsonsDistrict 8 — Altamont-Labette County, Baxter Springs, Coffeyville-Field Kindley, ColumbusDistrict 9 — Holton, Hoyt-Royal Valley, Topeka-Hayden, WamegoDistrict 10 — El Dorado, Hesston, Maize-South, Towanda-CircleDistrict 11 — Augusta, Rose Hill, Wichita-Collegiate, Wichita-Trinity AcademyDistrict 12 — Clearwater, Mulvane, Wellington, WinfieldDistrict 13 — Andale, Buhler, Cheney, NickersonDistrict 14 — Hugoton, Larned/Rozel-Pawnee Heights, Pratt, UlyssesDistrict 15 — Abilene, Chapman, Lindsborg-Smoky Valley, McPhersonDistrict 16 — Clay Center Comm., Colby, Concordia, Goodland

Class 3ADistrict 1 — Hiawatha, Horton, Sabetha, Wathena-RiversideDistrict 2 — Marysville, Riley County, Seneca-Nemaha Valley, St. George-Rock CreekDistrict 3 — Atchison-Maur Hill Mount Academy, Easton-Pleasant Ridge, Effingham-Atchison Co. Comm., Silver LakeDistrict 4 — Council Grove, Eskridge-Mission Valley, Rossville, St. MarysDistrict 5 — Osage City, Pomona-West Franklin, Richmond-Central Heights, WellsvilleDistrict 6 — Burlington, Eureka, Fredonia, HumboldtDistrict 7 — Caney-Caney Valley, Cherryvale, Erie, NeodeshaDistrict 8 — Cherokee-Southeast, Galena, Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan, RivertonDistrict 9 — Anthony/Harper-Chaparral, Belle Plaine, Conway Springs, DouglassDistrict 10 — Leon-Bluestem, Sedgwick, Whitewater-Remington, Wichita-The Independent SchoolDistrict 11 — Garden Plain, Haven, Hutchinson-Trinity Catholic, Kingman

District 12 — Halstead, Hillsboro, Marion, MoundridgeDistrict 13 — Ellsworth, Gypsum-SE of Saline, Lyons, Salina-Sacred HeartDistrict 14 — Beloit, Minneapolis, Norton Community, PhillipsburgDistrict 15 — Hays-TMP-Marian, Hoisington, Russell, Scott CityDistrict 16 — Cimarron, Holcomb, Kismet-SW Heights, Lakin

Class 2-1ADistrict 1 — Blue Rapids-Valley Heights, Centralia/Wetmore, Highland-Doniphan West, Holton-Jackson Heights, TroyDistrict 2 — Leavenworth-Immaculata, McLouth, Oskaloosa, Valley Falls, Winchester-Jefferson County NorthDistrict 3 — Allen-Northern Heights, Alma-Wabaunsee, Cottonwood Falls-Chase County, Herington, OnagaDistrict 4 — Arma-Northeast, Lyndon, Mound City-Jayhawk Linn, Olpe, OswegoDistrict 5 — Ellinwood, Inman, La Crosse, Medicine Lodge, SterlingDistrict 6 — Belleville-Republic County, Bennington, Brookville-Ell Saline, Plainville, Smith Center, Washington County

District 7 — Ellis, Leoti-Wichita Co., Oakley, Oberlin-Decatur Comm., St. FrancisDistrict 8 — Elkhart, Johnson-Stanton Co., Meade, Sublette, Syracuse

Class 8 Man – Division IDistrict 1 — Burden-Central, Cedar Vale/Dexter, Howard-West Elk, Oxford, Sedan, South Haven, UdallDistrict 2 — Melvern-Marais des Cygnes Vly, Moran-Marmaton Vly, Pleasanton, St. Paul, Uniontown, Yates CenterDistrict 3 — Burlingame, Hartford, Lebo, Lost Springs-Centre, Madison/Hamilton, Peabody-Burns, Rosalia-Flint HillsDistrict 4 — Clyde-Clifton Clyde, Downs-Lakeside, Linn, Mankato-Rock Hills, Osborne, Scandia-Pike Valley, WakefieldDistrict 5 — Canton-Galva, Claflin-Central Plains, Lincoln, Little River, Pretty Prairie, SolomonDistrict 6 — Coldwater-South Central, Greensburg-Kiowa County, Kinsley, Langdon-Fairfield, Macksville, Pratt-Skyline, St. John-HudsonDistrict 7 — Deerfield, Jetmore-Hodgeman County, Minneola, Montezuma-South Gray, Satanta, SpearvilleDistrict 8 — Atwood-Rawlins Co., Hill City, Hoxie,

Ness City, Quinter, Wakeeney-Trego Comm.

Class 8 Man – Division IIDistrict 1 — Axtell, Baileyville-B & B, Bern, Frankfort, Hanover, Randolph-Blue ValleyDistrict 2 — Burrton, Chase, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud, Goessel, Hope, Tescott, White CityDistrict 3 — Buffalo-Altoona-Midway, Chetopa, Colony-Crest, LeRoy-Southern Coffey Co., Longton-Elk Valley, WaverlyDistrict 4 — Argonia, Attica, Caldwell, Cunningham, Kiowa-South Barber, Norwich, StaffordDistrict 5 — Almena-Northern Valley, Beloit-St. Johns/Tipton Catholic, Kensington-Thunder Ridge, Logan, Natoma, Palco, StocktonDistrict 6 — Bird City-Cheylin, Grainfield-Wheatland/Grinnell, Rexford-Golden Plains,Sharon Springs-Wallace Co., Tribune-Greeley Co., Weskan, Winona-Triplains/BrewsterDistrict 7 — Dighton, Otis-Bison, Ransom-Western Plains/Healy, Sylvan Grove-Sylvan-Lucas Unified, Victoria, WilsonDistrict 8 — Ashland, Bucklin, Fowler, Ingalls, Moscow, Rolla

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Class 6A First RoundSM West 52, Leavenworth 7Olathe East 40, Olathe NW 23Olathe South 37, Lawrence 14SM East 38, SM Northwest 21Wichita Heights 43, Washburn Rural 0Garden City 35, Wichita South 7Derby 21, Wichita NW 14Manhattan 55, Dodge City 0Second RoundOlathe East 46, SM West 16Olathe South 55, SM East 42Wichita Heights 35, Garden City 3Derby 39, Manhattan 28Third RoundOlathe South 38, Olathe East 21Wichita Heights 34, Derby 14ChampionshipOlathe South 41, Wichita Heights 37

Class 5A First RoundBishop Miege 59, Highland Park 0Blue Valley 56, Lansing 7

Shawnee Heights 15, Mill Valley 7Gardner-Edgerton 76, Bonner Springs 40Bishop Carroll 24, Salina South 7Emporia 43, Andover Central 7Kapaun 32, McPherson 31Hutchinson 27, Hays 21Second RoundBlue Valley 24, Bishop Miege 21Gardner-Edgerton 32, Shawnee Heights 0Bishop Carroll 40, Emporia 7Hutchinson 42, Kapaun 14Third RoundBlue Valley 34, Gardner-Edgerton 14Hutchinson 29, Bishop Carroll 21ChampionshipHutchinson 33, Blue Valley 21

Class 4A First RoundKC Piper 28, Perry-Lecompton 21Blue Valley SW 27, Baldwin 6Paola 47, Anderson County 6Columbus 41, Parsons 13Basehor-Linwood 49, Hiawatha 6Eudora 12, Desoto 0

Louisburg 27, Ft. Scott 20Chanute 28, Coffeyville 27Hayden 57, Circle 0Mulvane 43, Maize South 13Buhler 56, Holcomb 6Abilene 49, Clay Center 25Rose Hill, 28 Holton 12Andale 42, Clearwater 7Ulysses 60, Pratt 14Hesston 19, Concordia 16Second RoundBlue Valley SW 41, KC Piper 14Paola 48, Columbus 15Eudora 28, Basehor-Linwood 21Chanute 21, Louisburg 0Hayden 19, Mulvane 6Buhler 49, Abilene 6Rose Hill 41, Andale 14Ulysses 26, Hesston 19Third RoundPaola 35, Blue Valley SW 21Eudora 20, Chanute 13Hayden 21, Buhler 14Rose Hill 56, Ulysses 14Fourth RoundEudora 13, Paola 10Rose Hill 40, Hayden 29Championship

Rose Hill 21, Eudora 0

Class 3A First RoundCaney Valley 64, Bluestem 0Erie 19 Central, Heights 16Rossville 13, Osage City 0Rock Creek 46, Atchison County 14Galena 39, Neodesha 14Wellsville 24, Frontenac 7Silver Lake 55, Council Grove 31Riley County 48, Sabetha 27Garden Plain 42, SE of Saline 29Collegiate 58, Medicine Lodge 8Beloit 58, Sterling 22Phillipsburg 37, Lakin 28Sedgwick 41, Hillsboro 20Conway Springs 46, Douglass 8Smith Center 52, Ellsworth 15Scott City 52, Goodland 7Second RoundCaney Valley 44, Erie 0Rock Creek 13, Rossville 12Galena 22, Wellsville 14Silver Lake 30, Riley County 6Garden Plain 18, Collegiate 15Beloit 48, Phillipsburg 7

Conway Springs 55, Sedgwick 13Scott City 39, Smith Center 20Third RoundRock Creek 16, Caney Valley 8Silver Lake 26, Galena 6Garden Plain 50, Beloit 34Conway Springs 39, Scott City 21Fourth RoundSilver Lake 14, Rock Creek 13Conway Springs 38, Garden Plain 14ChampionshipConway Springs 49, Silver Lake 7

Class 2-1A First RoundSt. Marys Colgan 49, Jefferson Co North 0Doniphan West 32, St Marys 26Riverside 26, Lyndon 21Centralia 46, Wabaunsee 7Plainville 52, Sacred Heart 21Stanton County 35, Ellis 34La Crosse 34, Moundridge 0Meade 74, Oakley 20Second RoundSt. Marys Colgan 59, Doniphan

West 14Centralia 52, Riverside 18Plainville 6, Stanton County 0La Crosse 21, Meade 12Third RoundCentralia 24, St. Marys Colgan 10La Crosse 13, Plainville 6ChampionshipCentralia 20, La Crosse 14

8-man Division I First RoundCentral Burden 72, Chetopa 0Madison 46, Rock Hills 8Marmaton Valley 46, Udall 45Lakeside 48, Lebo 20Macksville 42, Ness City 40Osborne 70, Little River 44South Gray 60, Pretty Prairie 12Central Plains 50, Quinter 22Second RoundMadison 50, Central Burden 18Lakeside 70, Marmaton Valley 28Osborne 62, Macksville 28South Gray 52, Central Plains 6Third RoundMadison 52, Lakeside 6South Gray 42, Osborne 38

ChampionshipMadison 30, South Gray 12

8-man Division II First RoundBaileyville B&B 62, Linn 16South Barber 58, Waverly 12Hope 40, Frankfort 26South Haven 46, Centre 0Otis-Bison 68, Moscow 20Victoria 36, Cheylin 18Ashland 74, Chase 24Thunder Ridge 48, Wallace County 0Second RoundBaileyville B&B 44, South Barber 14South Haven 46, Hope 14Otis-Bison 26, Victoria 6Thunder Ridge 32, Ashland 28Third RoundBaileyville B&B 42, South Haven 20Thunder Ridge 54, Otis-Bison 26ChampionshipThunder Ridge 46 Baileyville B&B 14

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CIMARRON BLUEJAYSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Doug Minneman, 5th yearAug. 31—WICHITA COUNTYSept. 7—at SyracuseSept. 14—at SubletteSept. 21—MEADESept. 28—at LarnedOct. 5—ELKHARTOct. 12—at Lakin*Oct. 19—SW HEIGHTS*Oct. 25—at Holcomb*

DEERFIELD SPARTANSLeague: Santa Fe TrailClass: 8-man, Division I, District 7Coach: Eric Jorgensen, 1st yearAug. 31—at Plainview, Colo.Sept. 7—ROLLASept. 14—MOSCOWSept. 21—at FowlerSept. 28—at Minneola*Oct. 5—at Spearville*Oct. 12—SOUTH GRAY*Oct. 19—at Hodgeman County*Oct. 25—SATANTA*

DIGHTON HORNETSLeague: Northwest KansasClass: 8-man, Division II, District 7Coach: Ken Simon, 2nd yearAug. 31—WALLACE COUNTYSept. 7—at Greeley CountySept. 14—QUINTERSept. 21—at HoxieSept. 28—at Otis-Bison*Oct. 5—WILSON*Oct. 12—at Victoria*Oct. 19—SYLVAN-LUCAS*Oct. 25—at Western Plains/Healy*

ELKHART WILDCATSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Khris Buckner, 3rd yearAug. 31—TURPIN, OKLA.Sept. 7—at SW HeightsSept. 14—LAKINSept. 21—WICHITA COUNTYSept. 28—SUBLETTE*Oct. 5—at CimarronOct 12—at Stanton County*Oct. 19—at Meade*Oct. 26—SYRACUSE*

GARDEN CITY BUFFALOESLeague: Western Athletic ConferenceClass: 6A, District 8

Coach: Brian Hill, 3rd yearAug. 31—BIXBY, OKLA.Sept. 7—at Woodward, Okla.Sept. 14—at Great BendSept. 21—HAYSSept. 28—LIBERALOct. 5—at Wichita EastOct. 12—MAIZE*Oct. 19—at Hutchinson*Oct. 26—at Dodge City*

GREELEY COUNTY JACKRABBITSLeague: Northwest KansasClass: 8-man, Division II, District 6Coach: Greg Brown, 13th yearAug. 31—at HoxieSept. 7—DIGHTONSept. 14—at Golden Plains*Sept. 21—MOSCOWSept. 28—WHEATLAND/GRINNELL*Oct. 5—at Wallace County*Oct. 12—TRIPLAINS/BREWSTER*Oct. 19—at Cheylin*Oct. 25—at Weskan*

HOLCOMB LONGHORNSLeague: Great West Activities ConferenceClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Jerry Johnson, 7th yearAug. 31—MEADESept. 7—HUGOTONSept. 14—at Scott CitySept. 21—GOODLANDSept. 28—at ColbyOct. 5—at UlyssesOct. 12—at SW Heights*Oct. 19—LAKIN*Oct. 25—CIMARRON*

HUGOTON EAGLESLeague: Great West Activities ConferenceClass: 4A, District 14Coach: Clint Merritt, 7th yearAug. 31—GOODLANDSept. 7—at HolcombSept. 14—GUYMON, OKLA.Sept. 21—at ColbySept. 28—SCOTT CITYOct. 5—at SW HeightsOct. 12—PRATT*Oct. 19—LARNED*Oct. 25—at Ulysses*

INGALLS BULLDOGSLeague: SPIAAClass: 8-man, Division II, District 8 Coach: Ted Brown, 2nd year

Aug. 31—SOUTH GRAYSept. 7—SPEARVILLESept. 14—at SatantaSept. 21—WAKEENEYSept. 28—at Moscow*Oct. 5—FOWLER*Oct. 12—at Rolla*Oct. 19—at Ashland*Oct. 25—BUCKLIN*

LAKIN BRONCSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Jeff Fuss, 2nd yearAug. 31—SYRACUSESept. 7—at MeadeSept. 14—at ElkhartSept. 21—SUBLETTESept. 28—at Stratford, Tex.Oct. 5—ELLINWOODOct. 12—CIMARRON*Oct. 19—at Holcomb*Oct. 25—SW HEIGHTS*

MEADE BUFFALOESLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Scott Moshier, 7th yearAug. 31—at HolcombSept. 7—LAKINSept. 14—SW HEIGHTSSept. 21—at CimarronSept. 28—at Stanton County*Oct. 5—SYRACUSE*Oct. 12—at Wichita CountyOct. 19—ELKHART*Oct. 26—at Sublette*

MOSCOW WILDCATSLeague: Santa Fe TrailClass: 8-man, Division II, District 8Coach: Travis Johnson, 2nd yearAug. 31—at Balko, Okla.Sept. 7—SATANTASept. 14—at DeerfieldSept. 21—at Greeley CountySept. 28—INGALLS*Oct. 5—at Bucklin*Oct. 12—ASHLAND*Oct. 19—FOWLER*Oct. 25—at Rolla*

ROLLA PIRATESLeague: Santa Fe TrailClass: 8-man, Division II, District 8Coach: Aug. 31—at Tyrone, Okla.Sept. 7—at DeerfieldSept. 14—GOODWELL, OKLA.

Sept. 21—SOUTH GRAYSept. 28—at Fowler*Oct. 5—at Ashland*Oct. 12—INGALLS*Oct. 19—at Bucklin*Oct. 25—MOSCOW*

SATANTA INDIANSLeague: IndependentClass: 8-man, Division I, District 7Coach: Dirk Canon, 3rd yearAug. 31—at Goodwell, Okla.Sept. 7—at MoscowSept. 14—INGALLSSept. 21—HILL CITYSept. 28—SOUTH GRAY*Oct. 5—at Hodgeman County*Oct. 12—SPEARVILLE*Oct. 19—MINNEOLA*Oct. 25—at Deerfield*

SCOTT CITY BEAVERSLeague: Great West Activities LeagueClass: 3A, District 15Coach: Glenn O’Neil, 7th yearAug. 31—at AbileneSept. 7—at ColbySept. 14—HOLCOMBSept. 21—ULYSSESSept. 28—at HugotonOct. 5—at GoodlandOct. 12—HOISINGTON*Oct. 19—TMP-MARIAN*Oct. 25—at Russell*

SOUTH GRAY REBELSLeague: SPIAAClass: 8-man, Division I, District 7Coach: Jeff Blattner, 4th yearAug. 31—at IngallsSept. 7—KIOWA COUNTYSept. 14—BUCKLINSept. 21—at RollaSept. 28—at Satanta*Oct. 5—MINNEOLA*Oct. 12—at Deerfield*Oct. 19—at Spearville*Oct. 25—HODGEMAN COUNTY*

SOUTHWESTERN HEIGHTS MUSTANGSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 3A, District 16Coach: Matt Scripsick, 3rd yearAug. 31—at SubletteSept. 7—ELKHARTSept. 14—at MeadeSept. 21—at Stanton CountySept. 28—SYRACUSE

Oct. 5—HUGOTONOct. 12—HOLCOMB*Oct. 19—at Cimarron*Oct. 25—at Lakin*

STANTON COUNTY TROJANSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Bret Kendrick, 10th yearAug. 31—at Beaver, Okla.Sept. 7—at Wichita CountySept. 14—ST. FRANCISSept. 21—SW HEIGHTSSept. 28—MEADE*Oct. 5—at Sublette*Oct. 12—ELKHART*Oct. 19—at Syracuse*Oct. 26—at Sterling

SUBLETTE LARKSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Steve Simpson, 9th yearAug. 31—SW HEIGHTSSept. 7—at OakleySept. 14—CIMARRONSept. 21—at LakinSept. 28—at Elkhart*Oct. 5—STANTON COUNTY*Oct. 12—at Syracuse*Oct. 19—at Medicine LodgeOct. 26—MEADE*

SYRACUSE BULLDOGSLeague: Hi-PlainsClass: 2-1A, District 8Coach: Jared Eddy, 3rd yearAug. 31—at LakinSept. 7—CIMARRONSept. 14—WICHITA COUNTYSept. 21—at OakleySept. 28—at SW HeightsOct. 5—at Meade*Oct. 12—SUBLETTE*Oct. 19—STANTON COUNTY*Oct. 26—at Elkhart*

ULYSSES TIGERSLeague: Great West Activities LeagueClass: 4A, District 14Coach: Jason Kenny, 13th yearAug. 31—at LiberalSept. 7—GREAT BENDSept. 14—COLBYSept. 21—at Scott CitySept. 28—at GoodlandOct. 5—HOLCOMBOct. 12—LARNED*Oct. 19—at Pratt*

Oct. 25—HUGOTON*

WICHITA COUNTY INDIANSLeague: Northwest KansasClass: 2-1A, District 7Coach: Drew Thon, 2nd yearAug. 31—at CimarronSept. 7—STANTON COUNTYSept. 14—at SyracuseSept. 21—at ElkhartSept. 28—OAKLEYOct. 5—at EllisOct. 12—MEADEOct. 19—ST. FRANCISOct. 26—at Oberlin

CollegesKansas State WildcatsCoach: Bill Snyder (10-3)Sept. 1—MISSOURI STATESept. 8—MIAMI, FLA.Sept. 15—NORTH TEXASSept. 22—at OklahomaOct. 6—KANSASOct. 13—at Iowa StateOct. 20—at West VirginiaOct. 27—TEXAS TECHNov. 3—OKLAHOMA STATENov. 10—at TCUNov. 17—at BaylorDec. 1—TEXAS

University of Kansas JayhawksCoach: Charlie Weis (2-10)Sept. 1—SOUTH DAKOTA STATESept. 8—RICESept. 15—TCUSept. 22—at Northern IllinoisOct. 6—at Kansas StateOct. 13—OKLAHOMA STATEOct. 20—at OklahomaOct. 27—TEXASNov. 3— at BaylorNov. 10—at Texas TechNov. 17—IOWA STATEDec. 1—at West Virginia

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGEBroncbusters/Coach: Jeff Tatum (3-6)Aug. 25—at Independence, W 56-49Sept. 1—CISCO, TEXASSept. 8—HUTCHINSONSept. 15—OPENSept. 22—at Air Force PrepSept. 29—FORT SCOTTOct. 6—at ButlerOct. 13—at HighlandOct. 20—DODGE CITYOct. 27—COFFEYVILLE

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