Archive By Author - Mack McClure
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.
GBHS to host games
The Great Bend Sports Complex will be a busy venue with four varsity games being played today.
GBHS taking part in Shocker Pre State Challenge 2013
Having only one track and field meet under their belts, Great Bend High School headed to Wichita on Thursday to take part in the two-day Shocker Pre State Challenge 2013 at Cessna Stadium on the Wichita State University campus.
RECRUITING TRAIL
Two-thirds of Barton Community College's "Big 3" - sophomore guards Al Key and Andell Cumberbatch - have yet to make a decision on where they're going to play basketball next season.
Fletchall enjoys NABC convention, Final Four in Atlanta
When Barton Community College head basketball coach Craig Fletchall watched the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship Final Four this past weekend at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, it was the fifth of its kind he's attended over the years.
Local games postponed
Mother Nature left its imprint in the Golden Belt on Tuesday, postponing Great Bend High School's track and field meet at Memorial Stadium, along with the Lady Panthers' Western Athletic Conference softball doubleheader with Liberal at the Sports Complex. Moreover, the Lady Panthers' home Western Athletic Conference soccer match with Hays was also postponed, along with the Great Bend swim team's trip to Garden City.
Key becomes only second Barton two-time All-America selection
Al Key's record-setting basketball career was capped by the Barton Community College sophomore guard being named Monday as a third-team National Junior College Athletic Association Division-I All-America selection for the second straight season.
Great Bend tennis team preparing for Hays
Shannon Schartz's Great Bend High School boys' tennis team is gearing up for their first Western Athletic Conference action of the season.
SMASHING DEBUT
A bright, sunny Thursday afternoon began with the unveiling of a metal sculpture at the entrance of the Great Bend Sports Complex.
Panthers walk past Hoisington in baseball opener
Great Bend High School's baseball team walked past Hoisington 11-0 on Thursday afternoon during the first game of a season-opening, non-conference doubleheader at the Great Bend Sports Complex.
Bengals re-sign former Kansas State standout Newman
Cornerback Terence Newman has signed a two-year contract to remain with the Cincinnati Bengals, it was learned on Wednesday.
FRESH START
A familiar pattern developed last season for the Great Bend High School baseball team.
Kansas State opens spring football practice on Wednesday
MANHATTAN - Kansas State, coming off a memorable Big 12 championship run and BCS berth in the Fiesta Bowl, opens spring football practice on Wednesday.
Articles By Author - Mack McClure
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.
Great Bend entertains Larned today to close regular season
There's still much more to play for.
FINAL FIVE
Qualifying five boys' players for the Class 5A state tennis tournament this weekend is the most ever from Great Bend High School.
BITTERSWEET
GARDEN CITY - Having to share a Western Athletic Conference baseball championship turned out to be bittersweet for the Great Bend High School Panthers.
