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Boys and Girls of Summer - The Champion Bearcats

Members of The Bearcats are, from left: Coach Ryan Webber, Ben Hipp, Jordan Rodriguez, Dax Leiker, Lane Homewood, Cade Gwinner, Lane Rolfs, Will Cravens, Layton Leiker, Cole Webber, Harlan Pancost and Coach Scott Hipp. The Bearcats went 4-1 in the 14 and younger tournament in Hutchinson.

Rodeo rides into Ellsworth this week

WHAT: El-Kan Western Riders CPRA Rodeo WHEN: Friday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 22 WHERE: El-Kan Western Arena behind the Ellsworth Recreation Center, south of town. TIMES: Mutton busting begins at 7 p.m. both nights, followed by rodeo at 8.

Rodeo Run takes off at Marquette

Seventy-five people from near and far participated in the 6th Annual Rodeo Run on Saturday, August 1 in downtown Marquette. 40 people competed in the 5K Race and others walked or ran in the non-competitive 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk or Kid’s Short Course.

Big weekend in the works

More than four decades ago, several riders took their horses to Robert Loder’s place near Marquette for an evening of fun.

New FHSU wrestling coach has connection to Wilson

Fort Hays State University Director of Athletics Curtis Hammeke recently announced the hiring of Erik Wince as head wrestling coach. Wince, who is married to former Wilson resident Hannah Wagner, comes to FHSU from NCAA Division I affiliate American University in Washington D.C.

Ryan named Athlete of the Year

Google Emily Ryan’s name and the headlines say it all: “Emily Ryan becomes third Kansas high school athlete to score 3000.” “Ryan ‘steals’ the show.” “All-State Basketball 2020: Central Plains’ Ryan leaves own hoop legacy.

Organizers say Rodeo Run is a go

It’s time to register and start training in preparation for the 6th Annual Rodeo Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. The 5K Race, 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk, and Kid’s Short Course will start and finish in front of the Kansas Motorcycle Museum in downtown Marquette.

It took a global health crisis to deny Lady Oilers a title

After 136 consecutive wins, it took a worldwide pandemic to slow down the Lady Oilers. Central Plains was well on its way toward a seventh-straight state championship after its 93-47 win over Ingalls Thursday evening in round of the Class 1A State Basketball Championships in Dodge City.
It took a global health crisis to deny Lady Oilers a title

Season ends for Bearcats

The Bearcats traveled to Sterling Tuesday, March 3, to play a substate game against the Sterling Black Bears. The ending was unfortunate for the ‘Cats, who suffered a 39-57 loss.
Season ends for Bearcats
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