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Halstead entries efficient

By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:25:10

WICHITA � The Halstead High School track team didn't have many athletes in the Class 3A state track meet, but made the most of its very small contingent.?The Halstead girls had just one athlete at state who will come away with two medals. Sophomore Jena Black finished fourth in the javelin at 125-9 and fifth in the discus in 110-8.?Matthew Rodenberg, the sole athlete for the Halstead boys, placed third in the triple jump in 43-8 3/4 to claim a medal. He finished seventh [...]

Railers pick up three medals on first day

By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:24:03

WICHITA � Newton junior Cory Martens jumped out to an early lead in the discus, but an early throw by Willie Morrison of Leavenworth and a late throw by Cade Sharp of Hays, kept Martens from a state title.?Martens finished third at 161-9, the first of his six attempts in the compeition. Morrison won it with his second attempt at 163-9 and bettered it on his third at 166-5. Sharp moved into second on his sixth throw at 165-5.?"(Sharp) came to throw on his last throw, [...]

Schadler, Schmitt claim medals for Hesston

By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:15:27

WICHITA � The Hesston High School track team opened Class 4A state track competition Friday at Cessna Stadium with a pair of medals.?Ryan Schadler placed fourth in the boys' long jump at 21-10.?Schadler reached the finals of the 200-meter dash, finishing fifth in the prelims in 23.19.?The first medal for the Hesston girls went to Hannah Schmitt, who tied for eighth at 5-0.?Drew Hageman finished ninth in the 3,200-meter run in 10:25.25.?John Birch finished 12th in the [...]

Freshman high jumpers finish 2-3

By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:14:30

WICHITA � A pair of Moundridge freshmen set the bar for the remainder of their track careers after a 2-3 finish in the Class 2A girls' high jump Friday at Cessna Stadium.?Rylie Dyck finished second and Ashley Holler finished third. Both finished with best jumps of 5-2 in a four-way tie at the top spot. The finish was settled by tie-breaker.?"I was very nervous," Holler said. "It was very scary. Once I started, it was just like any other track meet."? [...]

Goessel, Burrton each claim medal

By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:13:33

WICHITA � The Goessel Bluebird boys and Burrton Charger boys each claimed a medal after the first day of competition at the Class 1A state track championships at Cessna Stadium in Wichita.?The Goessel boys claimed a medal when senior Davis Cook took fourth in the triple jump in 42-2 1/4. Teammate Heath Goertzen finished 14th in 39-2 1/4.?In the 100-meter high hurdle prelims, Goessel's Tia Goertzen finished third in her heat and sixth overall in 16.97 to move to the [...]

Sports calendar

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:58:50

May 25 through June 2?All times Central?Today?PREP TRACK � All Classes, KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships, Cessna Stadium, Wichita 8 a.m. (Kansas 22 3 p.m.).?COLLEGE TRACK � Bethel @ NAIA National Championships, Marion, Ind.?COLLEGE BASEBALL � Wichita State @ MVC Championships, Normal, Ill. TBA.?PRO BASEBALL � New Jersey @ Wichita 7:05 p.m.?PRO INDOOR FOOTBALL � Wichita @ Sioux City 7:05 p.m., Los Angeles Angels @ Kansas City 1:10 p.m. (Fox Sports Kansas City).? [...]

Indianapolis 500 preview: Will this be the Year of the Woman?

The Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 7:05:14 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Katherine Legge didn't know she'd have a shot at the Indianapolis 500 until it was time to qualify, when Schmidt Peterson Motorsports decided to put her in its second car at the last second. Pippa Mann chatted with tire makers, dropped in on the folks from the television networks and even tried to get cozy with engine maker Honda in the hopes of landing a ride. Both of them have overcome long odds to join Ana Beatriz and Simona de Silvestro in Sunday's 33-car [...]

Area teams compete in state

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:29:29

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Shogren signs with Bethel

By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:16:10

Fresh off a KCAC title and a national tournament berth, Bethel College tennis coach Lonnie Isaac bolstered his lineup for next season by signing Hesston High grad Rachel Shogren to a letter of intent.?Shogren is a four-year letterwinner and two-time state medalist at Hesston High School. She is the sister of current BC player Steph Shogren.?Rachel Shogren won three Central Kansas League team titles with the Swathers. She was CKL champion at second doubles as a sophomore, [...]

Moundridge grad signs with BC

By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:14:57

Bethel College golf coach Gregg Dick signed Jaden Schmidt of Moundridge to a letter of intent to play for the Threshers beginning this fall.?Schmidt attended Moundridge High School, which does not field a golf team. He did play baseball and basketball for the Wildcats.?"I am very excited Jaden has chosen to play golf at Bethel College next year," Dick said. "Jaden will be a great addition to the team, as well as to the Bethel Community. Jaden participated [...]

Flip-Flop Shop gymnastics

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:40:19 +0000

�Missouri Valley AAU?Gymnastics Districts?April 27 and 28?Bicentennial Center, Salina?vault bars beam floor AA?Level 2?Addison Hall, age 8 9.8-3 9.25-5 8.75-10 8.85-8 36.65-8?Level 3?Elisa Fernandez, age 8 9.0-11 8.2-9 9.15-7 8.4-10 34.75-10?Olivia Thompson, age 9 9.35-9 9.15-8 9.35-6 8.7-9 36.55-9?Lulu Williams, age 13 9.25-8 9.15-t4 9.15-6 8.75-7 36.3-7?Mikaylie Valle, age 13 9.25-8 8.35-8 9.3-4 9.55-t6 36.45-7?Level 4?Acacia Penner, age 9 9.45-10 8.8-10 9.05-8 9.15-9 [...]

Sports briefs

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:22:20

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Bethel named?in final poll

The Bethel College women's tennis team ended the season ranked 25th in the final National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics poll.?Bethel ended the season 14-4 in dual meets, winning the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference title and post-season tournament.?The Threshers fell to 11th-ranked Oklahoma Baptist 7-2 in the first round of the NAIA National Championships.?The Threshers were [...]

GOLF

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:28 +0000

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Newton Public Golf Course?Senior Men?1. Will Martling, Bob Smith, Fred Caruther, Walt Long -4.?2. Roger Bratland, George Eason, Al Gann, Orlyn Zehr -2.?3. Carvin Thiessen, Wayne Stevens, Bill Nadings, Mel Buxman -1.?4. Bill Wilson, Tom Fickenworth, Jim Zook, Bill Rosing -1.?5. Ed Graf, Harold Reid, Bob Dilli, Leo Griffith even.?Closest to pin 7 � Will Marting.?Next play � Tuesday.?Pine Edge Men?1. Rick Krehbiel, Kris Lindenberger.?2. Allen Makovec, Clyde [...]

Newton state track qualifiers

Thu, 23 May 2013 7:00:41

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Lauren Anderson

Senior?Second-year qualifier?Medals won � 1st 4x100-m. relay (2012).?Events � 100-m. dash (best time 12.7), 200-m. dash (27.06), 4x100-m. relay (50.7).

Andrea Baron

Senior?Fourth-year qualifier?Medals won � 8th 300-m. LH (2010), 6th 300-m. LH (2011), 5th 100-m. HH (2012).?Events � 100-m. HH (15.8).

Lauren Duerksen

Sports briefs

Thu, 23 May 2013 6:57:34 +0000

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Meet-and-greet?slated Tuesday

A Meet The Coach Night featuring incoming Newton High School football coach Nate Wollenberg will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the NHS commons/auditorium area.?Wollenberg will host a short presentation, followed by a chance to meet the coach and ask questions. Refreshments will be served.?All community members, parents and high school, middle school and Warrior football players are invited to [...]

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Thu, 23 May 2013 4:54:23

Area state track qualifiers

Thu, 23 May 2013 4:03:36 +0000

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Relay lineups as listed on meet Website and subject to change.

Class 4A?Hesston

GIRLS?Jessana Nebel, so., 100-m. HH?Ali Jost, jr., 200-m. dash, 100-m. dash?Hannah Schmitt, jr., 200-m. dash, high jump?Mikala Heddin, so., 3,200-m. run?Veronica Ziegler, jr., triple jump?4x100-m. relay (Nebel, Jost, Schmitt, Taylor Valdez, fr.)?4x400-m. relay (Valdez, Schmitt, Nebel, Jost)?BOYS?Ryan Schadler, jr. [...]

HC signs two soccer players

By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan — Wed, 22 May 2013 5:23:48

HESSTON � Hesston College signed Sydni Carter of Muskogee, Okla., to play basketball and soccer for the Larks.?Also signed for women's soccer was Dusti Diener of Harrisonville, Mo.?Carter played for Muskogee High School.?She was a midfielder and defender in soccer. In basketball, she was the starting center, averaging 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds a game as a senior. The basketball team finished the season ranked second in the state.?"I�m excited to have Sydni join [...]

Sports briefs

Wed, 22 May 2013 4:51:39

Hesston College?names top athletes

HESSTON � Hayley Gately of Roseville, Calif., and Jacob Landis of Sterling, Ill., were named Hesston College athletes of the year at the annual HC athletic banquet.?Gately is a member of the HC softball team, where she earned all-region honors. She is the team's all-time leader in home runs, doubles, triples, runs scored and RBIs.?�Hayley made countless contributions to our program and the broader Hesston campus, [...]

Three softball players sign with HC

By Mark Schnabel?Newton Kansan — Wed, 22 May 2013 4:49:58

HESSTON � Hesston College softball coach Andrew Sharp signed Tihani Palomares of Mililani, Hawaii, Whitney Bilbao of Elko, Nev., and Tricia Ogle of Elko, Nev., to a letter of intent to play for the Larks beginning this fall.?Palomares is an infielder and pitcher for Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, Hawaii, where she served as a team captain as a senior. She was named to the New City Nissan Goodwill Classic, an all-star game for players from the island of Oahu.? [...]