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Hanover powers past Lebo’s comeback, claims second straight championship | Class 1A Division II girls championship

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Hanover's coach, Chris Beikmann, warned his team not to get complacent despite a strong start in the 1A Division II championship game against Lebo. Indeed, Lebo fought back to take the lead, but Hanover ultimately finished strong, securing their second consecutive state title with a 50-35 victory. Jueneman led with 24 points.

Lyndon moves step closer to adding missing title, fights off Sacred Heart | Class 2A boys semifinals

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Lyndon's basketball team, led by coach Michael Massey, aims to secure their first state championship. Despite foul issues, the team's strong performance led to a 63-56 victory over Sacred Heart. In a well-fought match, Lyndon's balanced offensive and defensive play sealed their spot in the finals, challenging Moundridge for the title.

Cunningham rides dynamic duo to first championship game with upset of Dighton | Class 1A Division II boys semifinals

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Cunningham's basketball team, led by Luke Albers and Will Wegerer, displayed fearless and relentless play in their historic journey to the state championship game. Despite facing adversity, Cunningham rallied to upset the top seed and secure their spot in the final. Lebo, aiming to improve on last year's runner-up finish, overcame offensive struggles to secure their return to the title game.

Goodland boys poised to follow girls’ lead with trip to title game | Class 3A boys semifinals

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Goodland's Brady Brumbaugh, inspired by the girls' championship, led the boys to a 55-38 win over Southeast of Saline. Goodland aims for its first title since 1959, facing Wellsville next. Meanwhile, Wellsville dominated Beloit 68-49, eyeing its third state championship. Gillins led Wellsville with 20 points.

Hot-shooting South Gray fends off familiar state foe Olpe | Class 1A Division I boys semifinals

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South Gray defeated Olpe 68-62, earning a spot in the state championship game for the third time in four years. Senior Dominic Martin's 24 points propelled the Rebels, who will face Lawrence-Bishop Seabury in the final. Olpe's 10-0 run in the third quarter was not enough to overcome South Gray's lead.

Riverside gets second chance to finish as champs, returning to finals | Class 2A girls semifinals

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Riverside's 53-45 victory over Valley Heights secures them a spot in the 2024 Class 2A girls state championship game, seeking redemption from their 2023 loss. Led by senior Taylor Weishaar and Niahla Duncan's free throws, the Cyclones prevailed despite Valley Heights' strong second half. Wichita Independent's 48-40 win over St. Mary's Colgan secures their first title game appearance.

Lebo gets shot at redemption with championship rematch against Hanover | Class 1A Division II girls semifinals

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Lebo girls' coach Gardner keeps the previous year's defeat in mind, motivating the team to make a comeback. After defeating Wallace County, they are set for a championship game rematch with Hanover. Hanover's overwhelming pressure led to a 56-28 win against Northern Valley, setting up a rematch of last year's title game with Lebo.

Hesston ends Goodland’s reign in 3A | Class 3A girls semifinals

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Goodland's girls basketball team, known for its ability to win close games, suffered a 31-40 defeat against Hesston. Hesston's stifling defense held Goodland to a season-low score, securing the victory. Hesston's focus on strong defense and improved second-half performance led them to the win and a spot in the championship game against Silver Lake.

Frankfort rides lock-down defense to first title game since 1981 | Class 1A Division I girls semifinals

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In the Class 1A Division I semifinals, the Frankfort girls displayed a stellar defensive performance against South Gray, securing a 47-31 victory and reaching the state championship for the first time since 1981. Led by Hattie Gros, they closed the game with a 22-4 run. Little River also secured a win, maintaining their perfect season record.

Class 2A Boys Quarterfinals: Sterling powers past Plainville with strong post play

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Sterling's seniors, Carson Gray and Gabe Riffel, led the team to a 57-43 victory over Plainville in the Class 2A quarterfinals, securing a spot in the state semifinals for the fifth time. They dominated the paint, outrebounding Plainville 43-27 and outscoring them 40-16 inside. The team will face Moundridge next.

Class 3A girls Quarterfinals: Goodland rallies, survives to keep three-peat bid alive

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Goodland, the two-time defending champion, faced a tough challenge from Girard in the Class 3A state quarterfinals. Despite trailing at halftime, Goodland staged a comeback fueled by Marie Martin's game-winning shot. Silver Lake and Hayden also secured victories, advancing to the semifinals. Hesston's Kendal Brueggen's standout performance led her team to victory over Cheney.

Class 1A Division II Girls Quarterfinals: Resilient Northern Valley continues magical run to semifinals with upset of South Haven

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Northern Valley's journey, from a 1-8 start to the brink of a state championship, is a triumph. Despite losing a key player to injury, the team's determination and resilience shone through in a 49-42 upset win over South Haven. Facing defending champion Hanover next, the Huskies continue to defy expectations.

Class 1A Division I Girls Quarterfinals: South Gray, Frankfort, Little River and Centralia all roll to lopsided wins

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In the Class 1A Division I quarterfinals, South Gray's Allie Reed scored 27 points in a 58-29 win over Atwood-Rawlins County. Frankfort forced St. John into 19 turnovers to secure a 51-34 victory. Additionally, Little River defeated Olpe 61-44, and Centralia beat Norwich 52-30. South Gray and Frankfort will advance to the state semifinals.

Class 3A Boys Quarterfinals: Southeast of Saline takes down Cheney

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The Southeast of Saline basketball team, despite a challenging regular season, proved their worth in the playoffs with a hard-fought 54-51 victory over No. 2 seed Cheney. Led by Gannon Jacobson's 24 points, the Trojans demonstrated their resilience and belief in themselves. Southeast will face Goodland in the semifinals. Beloit also secured a spot, defeating Hayden 56-42. Wellsville advanced by defeating Ellsworth 48-38 and Goodland dominated Riverton 68-46.

Class 2A girls quarterfinals: TVL-toughened Valley Heights takes down undefeated Wichita County

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Valley Heights secured a 52-35 upset victory over undefeated Wichita County, showcasing their strength in defending the perimeter. The Twin Valley League team's exceptional performance was attributed to their rigorous regular-season competition. Led by coach Jordan Broxterman, Valley Heights advances to the state semifinals, prepared to face last year's runner-up, Riverside.

Class 1A Division I Boys Quarterfinals: South Gray, Olpe set up customary state showdown

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South Gray overcame a slow start to dominate Canton-Galva in the Class 1A Division I boys quarterfinal, setting up a semifinal showdown with familiar rival Olpe. Olpe fought off Clifton-Clyde to secure their spot in the semifinals. Bishop Seabury easily defeated La Crosse and will face Quinter in the next round.

KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament Brackets Released

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By KSHSAA Covered Staff BOYS TOURNAMENTS CLASS 6AAt Koch Arena, WichitaThursday’s quarterfinalsWichita East (7-15) vs. Shawnee Mission Northwest (22-0), 2 p.m.Mill Valley (17-5) vs. Olathe North...

Untouchable: Axtell secures third straight Eight-Player DII championship with 50-0 win in one half of work

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By: Rick Peterson Jr., KSHSAA Covered NEWTON – It took Axtell one possession to find its footing in the snow that covered Fischer Field for...

Key Items Approved by KSHSAA Executive Board

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TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board approved several items during the June meeting. Starting in 2024, State Football will...

2024 State Basketball Sites Selected

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TOPEKA, Kan. – The 2024 Class 1A DI State Basketball Championships are headed to the Colby Event Center March 6-9, 2024, while class...

Class 1A Division I girls championship: Doniphan West makes history by holding off Quinter for first state title

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By Kevin Thompson - KSHSAA Covered DODGE CITY – It was a wet Doniphan West coach Perry Smith who emerged from the team locker room...

Class 1A Division II girls championship: Hanover wins showdown with Lebo, achieves perfection

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By Rick Peterson Jr. - KSHSAA Covered GREAT BEND – As if playing for a perfect season wasn’t enough motivation for Hanover, an added incentive...

Class 1A Division II girls quarterfinals: Hanover Shuts Down Wallace County 63-32

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By Rick Peterson Jr. - KSHSAA Covered Massey Holle and Ceegan Atkins each notched double-doubles, and Hanover held Wallace County to 19.6 percent field as...

Class 1A Division II girls quarterfinals: Beloit-St. John’s fends off Central Christian

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By Rick Peterson Jr. - KSHSAA Covered GREAT BEND – Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton kept a lead for most of Wednesday’s Class 1A Division II quarterfinal but...

Class 1A Division I Boys State Basketball Capsules

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By Brent Maycock - KSHSAA Covered CENTRALIA Coach: Nick Evans Record: 15-8 Sub-state results: beat Marais des Cygnes Valley, 84-20; beat Troy, 40-36; beat Burlingame, 46-45 Quarterfinal game: vs....

Class 1A Division II Boys State Basketball Capsules

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By Brent Maycock - KSHSAA Covered AXTELL Coach: Jason Tynon Record: 20-4 Sub-state results: beat Linn, 66-36; beat Hanover, 56-52 Quarterfinal game: vs. Bucklin (15-9), 6 p.m. Thursday Key players:...

Class 1A Division II Girls State Basketball Capsules

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By Brent Maycock - KSHSAA Covered BELOIT-ST. JOHN’S Coach: Leah Bergmann Record: 20-4 Sub-state results: beat Tescott, 56-25; beat Thunder Ridge, 54-35 Quarterfinal game: vs. Hutchinson Central Christian 916-7),...

Class 1A Division I Girls State Basketball Capsules

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By Brent Maycock - KSHSAA Covered CANTON-GALVA Coach: Brad Willems Record: 15-8 Sub-state results: beat Goessel, 44-37; beat Elyria Christian, 51-38; beat Sylvan-Lucas, 52-39 Quarterfinal game: vs. Norwich (21-2),...

Boys State Wrestling Final Results

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STATE WRESTLING RESULTSCLASS 6AAt Hartman Arena, Park CityTEAM SCORESGarden City 138.5, Derby 134.5, Olathe North 104, Mill Valley 95.5, Manhattan 91, Junction City 80,...

Boys State Wrestling Semifinal Results, Championship Pairings

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Via KSHSAA Covered STATE WRESTLING RESULTS CLASS 6A At Hartman Arena, Park City TEAM SCORES (through semifinals) Garden City 138.5, Derby 134.5, Olathe North 104, Mill Valley 95.5, Manhattan...
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Storm season insurance claims cost $442 million in 2023

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Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt released data on 2023 storm damage claims in Kansas, showing 147,710 claims amounting to $442,822,099.11. The Department collected data from all property and casualty insurance companies. The highest claim amount was in Johnson County, while the lowest was in Greeley County. For assistance with insurance claims, contact the Kansas Department of Insurance.

Kansas governor follows through on threat to veto bipartisan tax plan, will call special session

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Generous gift advances music master class series and extension programs at K-State

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KDOT seeks input on EV charging in Kansas

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Kansas Wheat Tour 2024, Day 2

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Rural Kansas needs health care providers. K-State’s first physician assistant cohort is stepping up

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KBI Provides Update On Officer Involved Shooting In Kansas City

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KDHE announces KanCare Managed Care Organizations Contracts

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LOCAL NEWS

K-14 bridge repair to begin Monday in Mitchell County

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The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin bridge repair on K-14 in Mitchell County from May 20. Temporary traffic signals will direct one lane of traffic through construction, leading to delays of up to 10 minutes. The prime contractor for this $627,960.50 project is L & M Contractors Inc. Work is scheduled for completion in September, weather permitting. Motorists are urged to be cautious in work zones. For more information on road construction projects across Kansas, visit http://www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.

Marshall County Commission Meeting Minutes – 5/13/2024

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Cloud Co. Comm. College Lowering Cost Of Dual Credit Classes

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Norton Community High School’s Advanced Art Students Present End-of-Year Exhibition at the Gloria A. Nelson Cultural Arts Center

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Marshall County Commission Meeting Minutes – 5/6/2024

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Tuttle Creek Lake Levels Rebound After Falling Nearly 10 Feet Below Normal Levels

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