Prieto set to take head wrestling coach position

Then assistant coach Carlos Prieto hugs junior AJ Hurtado after his championship match at the state tournament.

May 2, 2012 • Matthew Urrutia, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

When looking for a head wrestling coach to take the place of now retired Monte Moser, Garden City High School did not have to look far.  The Buffaloes chose former assistant coach Carlos Prieto. Prieto, a Scott City native, graduated in 1986 from Scott City High School. He has fifteen years of experience... Read more »

Lady Soccer Experiences Inconsistencies

Lady Soccer Experiences Inconsistencies

April 19, 2012 • Brian Clarke, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

Heading into a brutal three game stretch in about a week, every game seemed to be a “must win” for the Lady Buffaloes soccer team, who looked to retain momentum of the past two victories. “We definitely had our ups and downs as a team. Right now we are just searching for consistency,... Read more »

Track Team Wows at KT Woodman

April 19, 2012  
Filed under Sports, Sports Center

The track team returned home with another successful meet under their belt. Last week the team was in Wichita for the K.T. Woodman Shocker Pre-State Tournament. The two-day meet lasted ran April 12 -13.  This tournament invited 1a-6a high schools from all around the state to compete. The tournament... Read more »

Softball dominates in WAC opener

Senior Syndi Hernandez throws the ball to first base in order to get an out.

April 19, 2012  
Filed under Sports, Sports Center

By Evan Riggs SUGAR BEET It was an impressive start to conference play for the Garden City High School Lady Buffs softball team. The Lady Buffs were able to triumph over the Liberal Lady Redskins by a combined score of 30-1 on Tuesday. They won the first game 11-1, and the second 19-0. “It always feels... Read more »

Boys Tennis brings home a third-place finish

April 19, 2012 • Leslie Ford, staff writer  
Filed under Sports

The boys tennis team pulled out a third-place finish this past Saturday at McPherson. The host McPherson won the team title, and Hutchinson followed behind the Buffaloes. “I think as a team we did very well finishing top three. It’s always good and we did it without a key player. A lot of... Read more »

Martin replaced by Weber at K-State

April 19, 2012  
Filed under Feature, Sports

In the ever-changing world of college basketball, firings, moves, and new coaches are a way of life. This way of life recently  happened at Kansas State University, whose coach Frank Martin left for a head coaching job at South Carolina after five years coaching the Wildcats. During his tenure, Martin... Read more »

Lady Buffs take second at Salina

April 19, 2012 • Jessica Bernasky, Staff Writer  
Filed under Sports

The Lady Buffs travelled to Salina South this past Friday for their most recent meet. Once again they conquered the Western Athletic Conference teams for a second time in one week. Those teams were Great Bend and Dodge City. Although they beat these teams, the host team, Salina South took the victory... Read more »

Three GCHS athletes sign for collegiate athletics

Senior Anthony Calderon signs a letter intent to attend and wrestle for Fort Hays State University.

April 19, 2012 • Taryn Tempel, staff writer  
Filed under Sports, Sports, Uncategorized

Three GCHS student athletes signed recently to colleges for athletics. Kristen Heiman for basketball, Anthony Calderon for wrestling, and Bryer Livermore for golf. Kristen Heiman is a three-sport athlete, participating in volleyball, basketball, and track. Heiman was a part of the Lady Buffs basketball... Read more »

Golf places fourth at Hays; gets first win at Guymon

April 19, 2012 • Abbey Campbell  
Filed under Sports

Third tournament of the season and the Buffalo boy’s golf coach, Lloyd Tiffany is still unsure of who to call his top six. Especially with scores as bunched up as his team’s are. At Hays, on Monday, the Buffs took fourth with a score of 342. Austin Swender led the team with an 83, which was three... Read more »

Augusta National Golf Club still resisting women membership

Augusta National Golf Club still resisting women membership

April 13, 2012  
Filed under Opinion, Sports

Jacob Law SUGAR BEET   As you looked around the 18th green of Augusta National on Sunday, the celebration scene, of Bubba Watson’s Master’s Tournament victory you would see several things. Watson decked in all white, surrounded by hundreds of fans, men and women, and people decked in... Read more »

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