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Dr. Hawkes specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ligament, cartilage and meniscus injuries, including the treatment of shoulder, hip and knee. Dr. Pyle specializes in non-operative sports medicine, including sports-related injuries, ultrasound-guided joint injections and dry needling, and other general sports medicine such as fatigue, nutrition and concussion management.

Together, they lead a team of certified athletic trainers and physical therapists to work with athletes at every level. At school, on the field or in our clinic, Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine has everything you need to get back in the game and keep you in the game.

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Eisenhauer is a three-year starter and he is the starting catcher for the baseball team.

“I have been the starting center at Salina Central since my sophomore year. I have also been the starting catcher on the Central Baseball team, since my sophomore year,” said Eisenhauer.

“What I love most about the team and my teammates is what we represent. We represent respect, hard work, and determination. We are S.C,” said Eisenhauer.

Throughout his high school career Eisenhauer has maintained a 4.0 GPA.

“Academics are very important to me,” said Eisenhauer.

“I am excited to be back in the classroom, and playing sports with my teammates once again.”

This year Eisenhauer was voted as the team captain by his teammates.

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By Matt Browning 5A Salina Central and Salina South both struggled last season going 3-24 and 14-23, respectively. Both squads return an all-league honorable mention player in outside hitter Capri Myers (Central) and setter Mariah Janda (South).

McPherson returns AVCTL Division III Player of the Year outside hitter Rhian Swanson.

She finished the year 407 kills and a .295 hitting percentage. Also back for the Bullpups are three honorable mention all-league selections: middle hitter Katie Berg, setter Brette Doile and libero Taylor Casebeer.

4A Chapman lost its top three hitters from last season’s team that went 25-14. The Irish also lost their top defender.

Abilene returns its top two hitters in Jenna Hayes (223 kills) and Autumn Fitzgeralds (186 kills). The Cowboys went 24-15 a year ago.

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Beloit was the 3A runner-up a year ago, but the Trojans lost three players that made an all-state team.

Smoky Valley went 24-15 last season and return unanimous first team allleague middle hitter Abby Rose, who led the team in kills with 261. Also back for the Vikings is honorable mention all-league setter McKinley Johnson.

Concordia has its second best hitter back in Chole Conway, who registered 297 kills, and its top defender back in Zoe Bechard, who had 435 digs.

2A Hillsboro went just 21-19 last season, but the Trojans return second team all-league outside hitter Sammie Saunders and two all-league honorable mention performers in setter Kinsey Kleiner and middle hitter Jess Saunders.

Sterling went 25-13 last year and the Black Bears return their top two hitters in Karlie Boeken (251 kills) and Kayla Morris (220

Capri Myers kills). Makenna Linden led the team in digs and she also returns.

1A Little River went 29-10 a year ago and the Redskins return honorable mention all-state outside hitter Lily Boughfman, who led the team with 324 kills.

Rural Vista took second at the 1A Tournament, but graduated two all-state players in Holly Brockmeier and Hannah Reidy, but outside hitter Morgan Brockmeier is back.

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Last season, Leiker had a serving percentage of 96 percent, a 91 percent serve receive efficiency, a 91.7 percent attack efficiency, 3.5 kills per set and 4 digs per set.

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“It means so much to me that so many people voted,” Leiker said.

“The amount of people really shocked me and it was so good to see my community supporting me like that. I am very thankful.”

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Leiker, who is a senior, was a first team all-league selection as a sophomore and a junior and was an honorable mention all-league selection as a freshman.

“Volleyball has been a passion for me since I was very young,” Leiker said. “I started playing on a club team during sixth grade and I’ve loved it ever since then. I love the feeling I get from the game.”

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A M E R I C A N FA M I LY AT H L E T E S P O T L I G H T

American Family Athlete Profile: Ethan Benne Ethan Benne is a senior at Pike Valley High School where he is a member of the varsity football team.

Coming into the new season, it was a question if the season would happen, but for Benne, he stayed focused on preparing himself for that first game.

“I am looking forward to what me and my teams can accomplish in all sports.

Also, I am looking forward to activities like a senior trip,” said Benne.

Benne and his teammates have played together for years and that bond they share only helps them on the field.

“The best part is the chemistry we have developed over our years of playing together,” said Benne.

In the classroom Benne takes his school work just as serious as his technique on the offensive line.

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Ethan Benne for getting into a good program at college and getting various scholarships,” said Benne. “I am planning on studying computer engineering at Wichita State University.”

Away from the field, Benne is involved in FBLA, FFA and KAYS for all four years of high school and he has been on the Student Council for three years. Away from school Benne has been in the 4-H club for 12 years.

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Andover Central had seen other turf companies come and go since getting their first turf field back in 2000.

Project Managers Alonso Arredondo and Jared Carr contacted the Vice President of Development at Hellas Construction, Michelle Kuhns, it wasn’t just about new turf, it was about creating a sports complex not just a sports facility.

Combined with Hutton Construction and Schaffer, Johnson, Cox and Frey Architects, the team became a true partnership in creating a complex any student-athlete would be proud to call home.

Hellas helped transform the middle school field and track into a new state of the art facility. With the new cushdrain mat under the turf and the color inlaid exchange lanes on the track it is truly a beautiful facility. Integrating the new field into an existing baseball and softball facility, along with a new 14 court tennis complex makes it one of a kind in the state of Kansas.

Hella’s reputation and staff were two of the biggest selling points for Arrendondo and Carr. This along with the state-of-the-art products made this an easy choice for them. Safety was at the top of the list for Andover Central and Hellas was able to provide the latest technology with the new cushdrain mat. The overall satisfaction of the finished product is immeasurable.

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Salina Area Soccer Poll: Cody Achilles - McPherson

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By Matt Browning Cody Achilles from McPherson was chosen as the Salina Area Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

McPherson graduated several key seniors from last year and Achilles wants to prove the Bullpups have no plans to rebuild.

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Trap Shooting team Abilene High School junior Maxwell Callahan has spent much of his youth and high school years hunting, fishing, shooting and simply being outdoors. The junior is an avid fisherman and loves to hunt deer, turkey, fowl and even bullfrogs with a blowNow gun. recently started a movement get trap in itsCallahan third year, Maize South is one of the state’s budding trap-shootingto teams.

Under first-year coach Chris Morrison, who credits group ofschool team dads sport who help coach as well, Maize South has 25 shooting sanctioned as aahigh in Kansas.

His Mavericks out for the team. By the spring, which is the main season for Kansas high school trap effortshooting, are making people to notice to the sport. they could have 40 out. Morrison has extensive outdoors background, as he’s an avid hunter and fisherman. The Mavericks use the Ark Valley Gun Club for practice and competition.

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Magazine Callahan is also a member of the Boy Scouts, currently serving with Troop 40 in Abilene. He’s working towards becoming an Eagle Scout. Callahan is a member of the powerlifting team and he was state runner-up at 123-pounds. He also plays on the tennis team. Callahan believes in conservation and taking care of the places we love to fish and hunt. “Conservation is essential to maintaining a healthy balance of our ecosystem. Hunting and fishing allow great financial opportunities for conservation and conservation research efforts through collection of license and permit fees. As outdoorsmen and women we are responsible in making sure our lands, waterways and wildlife are protected and managed for generations to come,” said Callahan.

After he graduates, Callahan plans to join the military and obtain his degree while working towards becoming a Game Warden after his military service is completed.

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Student of the Month Brecken Pearson Canton-Galva

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OnCanton-Galva High School sophomore Brecken Pearson is a member of the volleyball, softball and cheer teams. As a three-sport athlete, Pearson like many of her teammates, experience nagging injuries that occur throughout the year. Recently Pearson experienced what is known as GIRD and bursitis in her right shoulder. GIRD or Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit is a condition common in pitchers and those who throw a lot. The loss of internal rotation requires physical therapy which Pearson received at Advanced PT.

“I am about 80 percent and in a couple weeks I can start setting and I will still have to work on getting back to full overhead activity for volleyball and softball,” said Pearson. “Getting to know the people and learning about the different techniques and exercise to help me get better.”

Continuing to play and be there for her teammates is important to Pearson. Returning to competition is something she is looking forward to doing soon.

Even though she is only a sophomore, Pearson is thinking ahead to her life after high school and what that will look like, which will include attending college and possibly playing at the next level.

“My experience at Advanced PT has been really good. They are all very nice and have helped gain mobility and strength back in my shoulder,” said Pearson.

“Right now, I would like to go to college and major in accounting. I would also like to participate in softball, volleyball, or cheer in college if the opportunity presents itself,” said Pearson.

The bursitis is an inflammation that can cause swelling and worsen over time. Overuse of the arm and a repetitive throwing motion is a common cause. With physical therapy, Pearson is getting better with each

Look for Pearson to overcome this setback with the help of Advanced PT and a desire to compete for Canton-Galva High School and her teammates.

IMPORTANCE OF PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUE

Amanda Noll, PT, DPT, CSCS Walking into any gym, you are guaranteed to see people lifting weights. Some

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Whether you’re a weekend warrior, full time athlete, or someone who goes to the gym regularly, proper lifting technique is essential for avoiding injury.

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In order to determine if you are ready to starting lifting weights, or increasing the amount of weight you are lifting, it is important to make sure you can properly perform each lift using your body weight first. It is very important to understand that if you can’t perform the movement properly without weight, you shouldn’t be performing it with weight.

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By Matt Browning The McPherson Bullpups were the No. 4 seed in the Class 5A playoffs last season, but they lost a significant amount of talent from that team that finished with a 143-2 record. The Bullpups do return first team all-league defender Cody Achilles, second team allleague defender Caden Hardgrave and honorable mention all-league defender Logan Ediger. Being able to put the ball in the net will be the biggest question mark for McPherson this year, as its defense should be solid.

Salina South finished the season 6-10 after losing to Kapaun Mount Carmel in the first round of the playoffs. The Cougars do return

second team all-league midfielder Brandon Oaks and second team all-league defender Nik Highsmith.

Oaks was McPherson Soccer second on the team in year and lost to McPherson in the goals last year with 12, while Highsmith was first round of the playoffs. The Mustangs bring back first team allsecond on the team in minutes played at 425. Also back for Salina league defender Jesus Contreras, as well as honorable mention allSouth is honorable mention allleague forward Ricardo Picasso, league forward Alex Escobedo honorable mention all-league and honorable mention all-league midfielder Nolan Foley and midfielder Jorge Navarro. honorable mention all-league Salina Central went 5-11-1 last defender Liam Foley.

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“I started coaching basketball for Salina South in the 2002-03 season. My first coaching job was assistant boy’s freshman coach. I started coaching tennis, first at the middle school level, in the spring of 2004.

Currently, I am in my 14th year as head girl’s tennis coach, and I will be beginning my 8th year as head girls basketball, and 6th year as head boy’s tennis coach later in the school year,” said Stuart.

The girls tennis team placed 2nd at state last year and coach Stuart said they have another strong team this season.

“Our girls tennis team is coming off the two most successful seasons in school history (5A runner-up in 2019, and 5A 3rd place in 2018). We graduated two outstanding players, Robyn Logan and Jillian Coleman off of last year’s team, but we still have some very solid players returning, highlighted

by Alexxa Nunemaker (Sr.), Iliana Armbrust (Jr.), and Tess Daily (So.). I am very excited about the prospects of this season,” said Stuart.

Coaching in 2020 does have a new look and coach Stuart, like many others, is taking the proper precautions for his players.

“Obviously, the safety of players, coaches, and spectators is the number one priority, and I feel very comfortable with the procedures in place to mitigate COVID-19 concerns. At the same time, it is so refreshing to see our student-athletes out competing again,” said Stuart.

Stuart said the most enjoyable part about coaching is the, “day-to-day interactions with my players which lead to lasting relationships.” There are many reasons why coaching and teaching at Salina South is special to Stuart.

“First and foremost, the student-athletes, and the parents who raised them, have been very supportive. The administration has also been very supportive throughout the years. Another very special part of coaching at Salina South is the number of extremely talented assistant coaches I have had the privilege to work with, and the comradery which has been built with them,” said Stuart.

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Denny Wahlgren, was the first head coach I worked for. Coach Wahlgren is extremely knowledgeable, and I learned so much from him, and still do to this day. When it comes to tennis, two coaches come to mind. First, Connie Cox-Dorf, who coached tennis at Bethany College, and then decided to help a very green, first-year head tennis coach, 14 years ago.

Second, Micheal Goll, head tennis coach at Salina Central, who 18 years ago hired me to help him coach tennis at Salina South Middle School, where at the time, he served as head coach. It is impossible for me to even put into words how much Coach CoxDorf and Coach Goll have taught me over the years,” said coach Stuart. “The above coaches, and countless more, have helped me so much throughout my coaching career. However, the biggest mentors to me will always be my parents. Alan and Mary Stuart.

If I am able to help guide even a few of my studentathletes as well as my parents have guided me throughout my lifetime, I will consider my career a definitive success!”

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“I love how our team has such great chemistry this year. We all have lots of experience on the varsity court and we all have the same goal and mindset that we would do anything to win and get back to the state tournament,” said Berg. “I was so excited when I heard that I would get the opportunity to be able to play my senior year. I knew that this year was going to be special with the level of play and talent that we have in the gym and I am so excited to make my last year as a bullpup the best season possible.”

Setting an example for the younger athletes is one way Berg has shown her ability to be a leader. “I have definitely grown as a leader throughout my time in the program. I think a big part of my leadership is just leading by example and being a reliable and consistent player that my team needs,” said Berg.

Berg has verbally committed to play volleyball for Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York. “I am so excited for the opportunity to experience life in the big city and play volleyball at such a high level!”

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Jared Baxa from Republic County was chosen as the Hog Wild Performance of the Month for his game against Beloit on September 4.

Baxa ran for 264 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 carries in the Buffaloes’ 30-14 victory over Beloit. It was Republic County’s first win over the Trojans since 1999.

It felt absolutely amazing to perform the way I did,” Baxa said. “I have always been consistent in the running game and felt like I bumped the intensity up during the game which also helped me in my confidence of realizing I couldn't be stopped.”

The running game was the primary focus of Republic County’s game plan against Beloit. If the Buffaloes could run the ball effectively then Baxa believed they could win.

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Eisenhower Football On September 11th, the Tigers of Eisenhower took on Salina Central in what would turn into one of the best games of the early season.

Friend would add a 30-yard TD run just before the half.

Fullback/linebacker Cody Hawks (Jr.) was a standout player with three scores and 16 tackles with one sack for the Tigers.

But Central was not done, grabbing a quick score just before the half to go up, 27-21.

In a 45-42 overtime victory, Eisenhower showed they have the ability to come from behind and make the plays when it counted the most.

Early in the game, the Central Mustangs scored the first two touchdowns, but Eisenhower kept their focus and on the first play of the second quarter, Nick Hogan (Sr.) tossed a 9-yard TD to Cade Friend (Jr.) to get the Tigers on the board.

Cody Houser (6-1, 175, Sr.) snatched an interception from his free safety spot and returned the ball 45-yards for a touchdown, which tied the game.

Hawks would put two of his three touchdowns on the board in back-to-back scores making it a 3427 game. Central responded with another quick score, but Hawks and the Tigers had an answer.

Hawks punched one in for his third TD of the night and the Tigers went up, 42-34 at the end of

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the third quarter.

A potential game winning field goal was blocked, and Central scored to tie the game at 42 with :51 seconds on the clock. The Eisenhower defense really stepped up in overtime to get a big stop on 4th down. Central got the ball down to the two yard-line but were pushed back on second and third down forcing fourth down.

After the Tigers failed to get into the endzone, Eisenhower’s kicker, Carlos Virdio nailed a game winner from 21-yards out to give Eisenhower the win in OT.

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Brooks Burgoon Salina Central Salina Central High School’s Brooks Burgoon plays outside linebacker for the football team, wrestles in the winter and plays on the tennis team. Always active, Burgoon started playing football at a very young age.

“I started playing flag football in first grade and then started contact football in fourth grade,” said Burgoon.

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Before his freshman season, Burgoon broke his arm in summer league wrestling. That break helped discover a possible Ewing sarcoma, which is a cancerous tumor that grows in the bones or tissue around bone.

Burgoon went through surgery at KU Medical where they determined it was a unicameral bone cyst. Despite not being cleared to play, Burgoon went to

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every practice during football and wrestling season his freshman year. Playing on Friday night has a different meaning for Burgoon.

“I love going out on the field on Friday nights knowing my teammates have my back. I also love flying around making plays with them. Everybody is committed and bought in to Mustang football,” said Burgoon.

He’s also a three-year honor roll member and a National Honor Society member.

“Salina Central is such a great school to be a part of because they offer a

Brooks Burgoon lot of opportunities and the teachers create a great learning environment,” said Burgoon.

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The Heart of America was well-represented at the 2A Race last season: Bennington’s Ashlyn Harbaugh and Peyton Piepho finished in the top 15, while Heidi Grimmett from Marion took 10th.

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Beloit took fourth in 3A but the Trojans must replace their top two runners, who graduated.

Smoky Valley junior Elizabeth Lambert took 15th at last year’s 3A Championship and Alayna Cossart from Minneapolis took 20th.

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GIRLS Chapman’s Taylor Briggs goes for her fourth 4A title in a row. She won her championship

Southeast of Saline took second place last season at the 3A Championship and the Trojans return three runners who placed inside the top 30, including Jentrie Anderson, who won the individual title.

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Beloit-St. Johns’ Jane Letourneau took eight as a freshman last season and will be one of the favorites this season.

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Morgan Becker and Christian Darrah from Canton-Galva both placed inside the top 15 at the 2A Tournament last year and return for the Eagles.

Jaycee Vath from Lincoln will look to defend the 1A title for the third straight season.

Vath won last year’s race by nearly 40 seconds. Vath’s teammate, Reagan Stewart, took 15th.

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Dominic Jackson (4th), Luke Gleason (5th) and Damion Jackson are also back.

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DRIVE TO ZERO STUDENT OF THE MONTH Peyton Piepho, Bennington Peyton Piepho is a senior at Bennington High School and a member of the SAFE Program. She first joined SAFE when she was a freshman, following in the footsteps of her brother. Piepho also participates in cross-country, basketball and track.

“In cross-country I’ve been All-State for two years with a 4th place finish at state in 2017. I was a part of state crosscountry teams that have finished 2nd, 3rd, and 1st, respectively, over the last three years. Last year I was Academic All-state in cross-country as well. In basketball I am a three-year letterman and was the starting point guard on the BHS team that made school history in 2020 with the school’s first appearance in the state basketball tournament. In track I was a state medalist with a 4th place finish in the 3200M run and a 1st and 2nd place finish in the 4x800M relay. My track team finished 1st and 2nd place at state,” said Piepho. “The thing I appreciate the most about my teammates is that they hold me accountable and constantly push me to give 100 percent and nothing less. They are my second family and the bonds we share make me constantly strive to be the best that I can be.”

“Returning to school and competition has been very important to me. I missed out on my spring track season so it made me realize that sports and education can’t be

The impact the pandemic has had on the SAFE activities has been significant according to Piepho.

“Unfortunately, COVID-19 has impacted our SAFE activities. Traditionally we have attended the Kansas Teen Transportation Safety Conference which may not be held this year. We also tend to invite guest speakers into the school to discuss various topics, but this will be more challenging this year due to limiting outsiders in our school and the fact that school assemblies are being discouraged,” said Piepho. “One of the SAFE activities that I most enjoy is helping lead the annual 8th Grade Workshop which prepares incoming students by educating them on such topics as drugs, alcohol, social media, and peer pressure. Everyday teens have the opportunity to make choices that impact their lives, we want to give them the tools to make the right choices.”

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Returning to school and having the opportunity to compete and remain active in SAFE was a big moment for Piepho.

taken for granted. Even though track last spring and most of my summer sports activities were cancelled, I continued working to improve my abilities by participating in a distance running club and taking personal basketball lessons so that I would be prepared once sports were available,” said Piepho. “Serving in a leadership role in our SAFE organization is important to me. I have personally had several friends that have survived car accidents because they were wearing their seatbelts. Nothing drives home the importance of seatbelts more than seeing that seatbelts truly do save lives.”

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Anesthesia Associates Mom of the Month: Heather Johnson Beloit Heather Johnson has served as Beloit High School Booster Club president for the last five years.

“We have a fantastic group of dedicated parents that are very passionate about Beloit athletics and are very dedicated to our Booster Club. Fundraising, organizing team apparel, social media postings, membership drives, sport team parties are just a few of the endeavors and accomplishments of our Booster Club,” said Johnson. She has three student-athletes in daughter Sydney who was a three-sport athlete and is a current junior at the University of Missouri, Avery who is a senior and a member of the track team and Eli the youngest of the three who is in the 8th grade and playing football, basketball, track and is on the trap shooting team.

“I am a lifelong Trojan fan and alumni that bleeds black and orange. Beloit Schools have made such a positive impact on not only my personal life but also my children’s lives, giving back to this great school system is the least thing I can do. It’s also super fun to work with a group of student-athletes, coaches, school staff, administration, family, and fans that are just as passionate about the success of USD 273 as I am,” said Johnson. “The first people I would have to mention is my family, especially my husband and my kids. My husband Jim, is a true Rockstar that only shakes his head but never says no with each of my crazy ideas.

Finally, I have to mention the coaches, school staff, and administration of Beloit schools who are always 100% supportive, work hard to help us in every way possible, and are so positive regarding all our efforts.”

SALINA TENNIS & GOLF PREVIEW

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GOLF Abby Donovan from Concordia took third at the 4A Tournament last season, shooting a two-day total of 169. This was a huge step forward from her 17thplace finish as a freshman and a 19th place finish as a sophomore. Donovan figures to be one of the top contenders to win 4A this year.

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Salina South finished second at the 5A Tournament a year ago and the Cougars did so on depth, as they did not have a top four finish in either singles or doubles. South returns Alexxa Nunemaker, Iliana Armbrust and Tess Dailey.

Salina Central’s Callie Sandborn took fourth in the Class 5A singles last season and is poised to be a state title contender this season.

McPherson’s doubles team of Taylor Bruce and CeAnna Allen were 5A champions last season, but Bruce graduated and the Bullpups will need to fill her position.

Lily Perrin of Salina Sacred Heart took third in the 3-1A Tournament and will be one of the top

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Sterling’s doubles team of Kinzie Comley and Aubrey Anderson took third last season, but Comley graduated, so the Black Bears will look to replace her.

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