KSHSAA releases classifications, enrollment figures

As of Sept. 20, the 2011-12 classifications and enrollment figures were released by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.

Upstart Cards, downtrodden Braves enter final day tied for NL wild-card berth

ATLANTA (AP) - Tim Hudson relishes the chance to pitch in such an important game. His team would've preferred it didn't come down to this. For the Atlanta Braves, a once-commanding lead in the NL wild-card race has been frittered away. They're on the brink of a historic September collapse, heading to the final day of the regular season tied with the St. Louis Cardinals for the final playoff spot. "It's like living out a ...

RUNAWAY HEIGHTS

WICHITA -Defending Class 6A state football champion Wichita Heights and its offensive juggernaut was everything as advertised - and then some.

GBHS refuses to be pushed around

The previous two meetings between Great Bend High School and Wichita Heights have been anything but the norm.

QB Reed catalyst for Falcons

The catalyst for Wichita Heights High School is quarterback Matt Reid, who guided the Falcons to the Class 6A state championship last year as a junior.

TITANIC TASK

The Great Bend High School Panthers have had a propensity for living on the edge in each of their first two football games this season.

SCALING TO NEW HEIGHTS

Wichita Heights head coach Rick Wheeler carefully uses his choice of words. He's not going to say that his Falcons are among the state's elite football programs, even though they captured the Class 6A state championship last season and are heavy favorites to repeat.

Touted Ellis picks KU

Perry Ellis, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward and a senior at Wichita Heights High School, verbally committed to the University of Kansas on Wednesday.

Kansas State has first shutout in Snyder era since 2003 season

MANHATTAN - Shutouts don't occur very often at Bill Snyder Family Stadium for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Late win over Garden City touches off wild celebration

The scene in the Great Bend High School football locker room Friday night was a sight to behold.

PERSISTENT PANTHERS

Losing was not an option. The Great Bend High School Panthers, who take on Class 6A defending state champion Wichita Heights this coming Friday night in Wichita, could ill-afford to lose to Garden City Friday night at Memorial Stadium. Not with Heights looming on the horizon. Not with defending Western Athletic Conference champion Dodge City coming to the Panthers house in 12 days. "Coming up short (in a 21-14 season-opening loss to St. Thomas Aquinas ...

GBHS has home, WAC opener vs. Buffs

Having a bye week last week, the Great Bend High School Panthers football team had Friday night off after practicing from 6 to 7:30 a.m. before school.

Images from Tuesday’s Hot Rod Magazine Drag Week at S.R.C.A. Drag Strip

Horsepower galore at S.R.C.A. Drag Strip

Nearly 1,200 National Hot Rod Association enthusiasts descended on Great Bend's Sunflower Rod Custom Association Drag Strip on Tuesday morning to enjoy a free session of racing.

GBHS BREAKS DOWN RUSSELL

Great Bend High School seemed to break Russell's spirit after beating the visitors in the first game of their match on Monday night during the GBHS triangular at Panther Fieldhouse.

McPHERSON WINS

In Class AAA American Legion baseball action at the Great Bend Sports Complex, McPherson rode a five-run first inning en route to an 11-1 win on Tuesday night. The 10-run rule went into effect after five innings. The second game was postponed because of rain.

MORE FLEXIBILITY

The regulations for Kansas State High School Activities Association offseason workouts for basketball have changed, perhaps loosening a grip on what coaches and players can and can't do during the summer.

Barton baseball signee Turner leads Hutchinson Blue onslaught

Sometimes things have to get worse before they get better.

JAMES OUTDUELS ALLENDE

Finding themselves battling Great Bend Chiefs right-hander Johnny Allende, the Salina Falcons scored a single run in the second inning and added another in the sixth for a 2-0 victory on Thursday night in the second game of a doubleheader.

Chiefs to host Salina Thursday night, tournament this weekend

Tonight's scheduled doubleheader with Salina at the Great Bend Sports Complex is the start of a homestand for the Class AAA American Legion Great Bend Chiefs.

EAGLES SWEEP CHIEFS

HAYS - The Class AAA American Legion baseball rivalry game between the Great Bend Chiefs and Hays never took a foothold.

Chiefs headed to Hays tonight for doubleheader

The Great Bend Chiefs travel to Hays on Tuesday night for a Class AAA American Legion baseball doubleheader.

Chiefs travel to Hays on Tuesday

A veteran Class AAA American Legion baseball team from yesteryear has become young and challenged.

REED’S PERSEVERANCE

Based on his past, it comes as no surprise that Alex Reed overcame injuries to come through this spring in the 400-meter dash for the Wichita State University track and field team.

Chiefs idle this week

The Class AAA American Legion Great Bend Chiefs are idle this week.

2013 GREAT BEND HIGH SCHOOL SPRING IMAGES

Photos by Mack McClure