Archive By Author - Mack McClure
GBHS golf team places sixth at Dodge City
DODGE CITY - Dodge City High School's Zach Norton fired a 34 on his second nine holes, enabling him to post a 71 and beat teammate Jace Larson (72) by one stroke on Wednesday afternoon at Mariah Hills Golf Course.
Panthers baseball team to play at Hays on Thursday at 5
At 10-1 overall, Great Bend High School's baseball team travels to Hays today to take part in the 2013 Hays Diamond Classic, which runs through Saturday at Hays High.
MOVING ON
One of the most improved basketball players in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Western Division this past season, Barton sophomore Andell Cumberbatch is moving on to the next level.
Klein signs free-agent contract with Texans
The stock of the top two Heisman Trophy finalists dropped in this past weekend's NFL draft.
Kansas State's Wilson caps Kansas trifecta of Wildcats drafted
MANHATTAN - Kansas State fullback Braden Wilson joined teammates and fellow Kansans Arthur Brown and Chris Harper as selections in this weekend's NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Panthers beat Hays for first time since 2009
After getting hammered 16-0 in five innings by Hays High School in the opener of a Western Athletic Conference doubleheader on Thursday afternoon, Great Bend didn't get down.
GBHS golf invite set for Monday at StoneRidge
The Great Bend High School Invitational is set for Monday at StoneRidge Golf Course, the second of three meets during a five-day stretch.
GBHS baseball team to host Hays today
In this on-again, off-again, spring sports season marred by inclement weather, the Great Bend High School Panthers entertain Hays today in Western Athletic Conference baseball action at the Great Bend Sports Complex.
Uncertainty for Kansas State players in upcoming draft
Uncertainty envelopes most any football player that harbors hopes of being selected in the NFL draft, which begins tonight at 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Inclement weather continues to throw curveballs to prep season
There are several postponements in light of the inclement weather that continues to mar the high school spring sports season:
UP FOR GRABS
The post-Collin Klein era is in full-force. After a winter of offseason conditioning and deep into spring football drills, the Kansas State Wildcats are in the final days of preparations, gearing for the annual Purple/White scrimmage, which is set for Saturday, April 27, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:10 p.m. Kansas State, coming off a Big 12 championship and subsequent BCS berth in the Fiesta Bowl, has many voids to fill ...
SWEET HOME ALABAMA
On the opening day of the national signing period, Barton Community College's Al Key made it official Wednesday by putting his signature on an NCAA national letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Parker signs to play point for Chipman at Washburn
After making his visit to the state's capital, Barton Community College sophomore guard Turon Parker knew he had found his home for his final two seasons.
KEYED UP
Coast-to-coast combination guard Al Key of Barton Community College committed to the University of Alabama on Tuesday.
Lady Panthers beat Demons twice
How did the Great Bend High School Lady Panthers' softball team respond to adversity? After all, they were swept by powerhouse Maize last Friday afternoon at the Great Bend Sports Complex.
Articles By Author - Mack McClure
PANTHERS PRIDE
SALINA - On Friday in a Class 5A regional track and field meet, Great Bend High School pole vaulters Chris Burley, Selam Ball and Hannah Middleton - along with throwers Jayce Brack and Nick Warren - qualified for the upcoming state championships in Wichita.
Haney making first Class 5A state golf appearance on Monday
OVERLAND PARK - Chance Haney got it right the second time around.
TAKING FLIGHT
It will be the high-flying pole vaulters from Great Bend High School taking to the stage today at Salina District Stadium - site of a Class 5A regional track and field meet.
Class 5A regional track meet set for Friday
It all comes down to one day in qualifying for the upcoming Class 6-1A state high school track and field meet, set for next weekend at Cessna Stadium on the Wichita State University campus.
Tigers win regional title, beat Ark Valley-CTL foe Newton
In Tuesday's Class 5A regional baseball tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex, the Ark Valley-Chisolm Trail League had the upper hand against Western Athletic Conference opponents.
CRUNCH TIME
Conventional wisdom tells us that Great Bend High School should meet Hays in a Class 5A regional championship tonight at 6 inside the Great Bend Sports Complex.
Panthers waltz past Indians in Hays Diamond Classic
HAYS - This rivalry baseball game between Great Bend High School and Hays turned into a walk-a-thon on Thursday evening during the 2013 Hays Diamond Classic.
Great Bend to play host to Class 5A regional tournaments on Tuesday
The Great Bend Sports Complex should be a packed place today.
GBHS golf team heads to Liberal
There's always howling winds in southwest Kansas, and a Class 5A boys golf regional on Monday in Liberal will be no exception.
MEMORABLE SEASON
EMPORIA - Shannon Schartz is setting out on a new adventure next spring - taking over the Great Bend Middle School tennis program.
Great Bend vs. Great Bend; Moyers ousted
EMPORIA - In a twist of events, where the upstart Great Bend High School's doubles teams became the talk of the Class 5A state tennis tournament's opening round, the record-setting Panthers knocked down more barriers in a season already full of milestones.
Panthers to host Larned today at 4
After officials deemed the baseball field at the Great Bend Sports Complex was too soggy to play Larned High School on Thursday in a doubleheader, the Great Bend Panthers and the Indians will try again today at 4.
Panthers headed to Emporia for Class 5A state tennis tourney
Nick Moyers and his Great Bend High School teammates are embarking on the Class 5A state tennis tournament today and Saturday at Emporia High School.
BASHFUL PERFORMANCE
It turned out to be their best power display of the high school softball season - thus far.
GBHS softball doubleheader still on, baseball postponed
Today's scheduled softball doubleheader between Great Bend High School and Hutchinson is still on, starting at 4, at the Great Bend Sports Complex.
