Sports
KDWP announces new state parks director
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has named Conner O’Flannagan as the new State Parks Director.

GCHS softball blasts through 6A regional field
After qualifying for the Class 6A state softball tournament in 2014, 2016, 2017 and then again in 2021, it had almost become a foregone conclusion for Garden City High School that they would reach the final elite eight teams at the end of May.

GCCC’s Dufrenoy ties for sixth at national golf tourney
NEWTON - Ilan Dufrenoy made one final surge.

GCHS girls’ soccer upset by Topeka in 6A regional semis
There is always a glimmer of hope when it comes to postseason playoffs, no matter what sport it may be.

Buffalo boys’ golf captures third, qualifies for 6A state
DODGE CITY - The primary goal for the Garden City High School boys’ golf team at Monday’s Class 6A regional tournament was simply to finish in the top three to qualify for the state tournament on May 27-28.

Holcomb boys, Cimarron girls win GWAC titles
GOODLAND – The Great West Activities Conference held its league track and field meet on May 15 in Goodland with the Holcomb boys and the Cimarron girls coming away with the team championships.