http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/section/SPORTS butlercountytimesgazette.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Wed, 4 Dec 2013 22:57:06 +0000 http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131204/NEWS/131209726?rssfeed=true Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:16:56 +0000 Jeremy Costello Butler County Times-Gazette http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131204/NEWS/131209726 http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129659/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sat, 23 Nov 2013 20:37:53 +0000 John Curtis Dodge City Daily Globe http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129659/0/NEWS http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129666/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sat, 23 Nov 2013 4:06:08 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129666/0/NEWS The loss end's the deepest run in the national tournament in school history. Butler finishes 21-3-2, the third consecutive season with more than 20 wins and third consecutive trip to the national tournament. This is the first time, however, Butler had reached the final four.
Once there, [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129667/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sat, 23 Nov 2013 3:15:25 +0000 John Curtis Dodge City Globe http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129667/0/NEWS The Grizzlies used a late run in the first half to tie the game at 42-42 at halftime and scored the first 12 points of the second half. Seward was able to whittle down the deficit, then used a 12-2 run to take a 76-72 lead with four [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119316/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:43:32 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119316/0/NEWS The match results in one point earned in the standings for the Grizzlies, who are now 21-2-1. The Grizzlies face a winner-take-all game with Darton (Ga.) on Wednesday. Butler most likely must win the contest in regulation in order to advance outright. A loss would end Butler's season. A tie and Butler win on penalty kicks could [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119326/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:29:09 +0000 Josh Prim http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119326/0/NEWS The parents of Brock Poe set up the scholarship in memorial of their son. For the past ten years, the Poe family has awarded the a $500 scholarship to a high school student who graduated El Dorado High School and a student that went to college at Butler.
This year's recipient Levi Parker graduated from El Dorado in 2011 and went on to Butler and played two seasons of [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119327/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:26:42 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119327/0/NEWS The 7th-grade team ran into a very talented group and was beaten 47-21. The Lions were led in scoring by Ben Muckenthaler and Hunter Clift with seven points each. Corey Minks had three points, William Dangerfield had two and Lane Flowers added two.
The 8th-grade team had a very solid outing in its 40-12 victory.
Clay Hogoboom had a tremendous defensive effort in holding the [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119339/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:01:55 +0000 Jeremy Costello http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119339/0/NEWS The Bulldogs kicked off the winter sports season with a midnight practice Sunday night rolling into Monday. The practice was quick, and despite its unconventional timing, it was highly effective. There was no late-nigh lag as the Bulldogs did plenty of agility and running drills.
The teams split the court in half as the boys and girls shared the gym with a big drape [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119341/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:38:21 +0000 Josh Prim http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119341/0/NEWS The Remington Broncos featured three players to be given all-league honors after the 2013 season.
The Broncos were lead by senior linebacker Eli Igo who was selected to the HOA league second team for his efforts this season.
Igo’s teammate, Joey Laham a sophomore, was also selected to the second team for the Broncos.
Rounding out the Heart of America all-league selections for the Broncos was junior [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119406/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:34:00 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119406/0/NEWS Sophomore guard Shomari Triggs scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half to help Butler improve to 5-1 on the season. Bakari Triggs added 18 points, while Trent Richardson and Sean Goodwin scored 16 and 12, respectively.
Butler kept pace with Hutch in the first half, which featured seven ties and five lead changes. The [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119424/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:26:14 +0000 Josh Prim http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119424/0/NEWS In class 3A, the 5’10”, junior outside hitter for the Douglass Bulldogs, Hailey Braddy was selected as an all-state Honorable Mention.
In class 4A Divsion 1, the 5’11”, senior outside hitter for the Rose Hill Rockets, Kylie Pfaff was selected as a first team all-state member.
Pfaff’s teammate, [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119425/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:02:21 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119425/0/NEWS Butler (4-1 overall) was led in scoring by sophomore guards Shomari Triggs and Bakari Triggs, who scored 16 points each. Larry Fitzgerald added 12 points, while Sean Goodwin finished with 11 points.
The Grizzlies used a strong first half offensively, shooting nearly 57 percent (19-of-33) and never trailed in the contest. Johnson tied [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131114/SPORTS/131119604/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:22:18 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131114/SPORTS/131119604/0/NEWS There will be free autograph posters available, being signed by all of your favorite players. The fun starts at 5 p.m. We would love to gave a good showing of GrizzlyBackers there to wish them well, so invite anyone you know to stop by, especially those with children!
As for the national tournament, [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119759/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:05:59 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119759/0/NEWS Dudley, a 5-11 middle hitter from Lawrence, Kan., was also a first-team all-conference pick. She had 266 kills on the season, an average of 2.18 per set. She led the Grizzlies in hitting percentage at .256 and also was a part of 90 blocks this year, 58 of which were solo blocks. She had 66 digs and 18 assists for Butler.
Dudley was also named [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119787/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 13 Nov 2013 9:43:28 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119787/0/NEWS The Grizzlies outscored Southwestern 29-4 through the first 10 minutes and led 48-26 at the half. The Grizzlies shot at 53 percent from the field, making 38 of 72 shots in the game.
Butler had four players in double figures, including Te'era Williams, who led all scorers with 20 points. Teanna Reid had 18 points, Ashley [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119788/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 13 Nov 2013 9:41:09 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119788/0/NEWS The Grizzlies jumped out to an 18-5, then led 29-12 after a monster dunk by Sean Goodwin with 10 minutes left in the first half. The Grizzlies led 53-29 at the break.
Butler's lead continued to grow in the second half, with the Grizzlies hitting the century mark with a layup by Stephon Burton with just over a minute to go in the [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119893/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 12 Nov 2013 8:42:59 +0000 Jeremy Costello http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119893/0/NEWS It took one play to undo all of that.
Shawnee Mission-Bishop Miege made a long pass, which led to a nice cross shot on goal that proved to be the difference. Miege defeated Rose Hill 1-0 to win the state title and end the Rockets' run. It was the first goal Rose Hill allowed the entire postseason.
The Rockets' offense, which [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119895/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 12 Nov 2013 8:36:45 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119895/0/NEWS Butler grabbed six of the 13 spots available on the all-conference list with two forwards, two midfielders a defender and the goalkeeper. That was double the number of the next closest school, as Johnson County and Hutchinson had three apiece.
Butler's Adam Hunter, who led the Grizzlies to a third-straight conference [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119900/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 12 Nov 2013 8:24:14 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119900/0/NEWS The win is the 23rd straight over Hutchinson dating back to 1998 and the second in the past 15 days. This one was just as dramatic as the one two weeks ago. In that game, Butler defeated Hutchinson 19-16 in six overtimes with a field [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131109/NEWS/131109302/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sat, 9 Nov 2013 10:02:21 +0000 By TJ Rigg Staff Writer http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131109/NEWS/131109302/0/NEWS http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/section/SPORTS butlercountytimesgazette.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Wed, 4 Dec 2013 22:57:08 +0000 http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129666/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sat, 23 Nov 2013 4:06:08 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129666/0/NEWS The loss end's the deepest run in the national tournament in school history. Butler finishes 21-3-2, the third consecutive season with more than 20 wins and third consecutive trip to the national tournament. This is the first time, however, Butler had reached the final four.
Once there, [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129667/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Sat, 23 Nov 2013 3:15:25 +0000 John Curtis Dodge City Globe http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131123/SPORTS/131129667/0/NEWS The Grizzlies used a late run in the first half to tie the game at 42-42 at halftime and scored the first 12 points of the second half. Seward was able to whittle down the deficit, then used a 12-2 run to take a 76-72 lead with four [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119316/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:43:32 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119316/0/NEWS The match results in one point earned in the standings for the Grizzlies, who are now 21-2-1. The Grizzlies face a winner-take-all game with Darton (Ga.) on Wednesday. Butler most likely must win the contest in regulation in order to advance outright. A loss would end Butler's season. A tie and Butler win on penalty kicks could [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119326/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:29:09 +0000 Josh Prim http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119326/0/NEWS The parents of Brock Poe set up the scholarship in memorial of their son. For the past ten years, the Poe family has awarded the a $500 scholarship to a high school student who graduated El Dorado High School and a student that went to college at Butler.
This year's recipient Levi Parker graduated from El Dorado in 2011 and went on to Butler and played two seasons of [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119327/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:26:42 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119327/0/NEWS The 7th-grade team ran into a very talented group and was beaten 47-21. The Lions were led in scoring by Ben Muckenthaler and Hunter Clift with seven points each. Corey Minks had three points, William Dangerfield had two and Lane Flowers added two.
The 8th-grade team had a very solid outing in its 40-12 victory.
Clay Hogoboom had a tremendous defensive effort in holding the [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119339/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:01:55 +0000 Jeremy Costello http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119339/0/NEWS The Bulldogs kicked off the winter sports season with a midnight practice Sunday night rolling into Monday. The practice was quick, and despite its unconventional timing, it was highly effective. There was no late-nigh lag as the Bulldogs did plenty of agility and running drills.
The teams split the court in half as the boys and girls shared the gym with a big drape [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119341/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:38:21 +0000 Josh Prim http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131119/SPORTS/131119341/0/NEWS The Remington Broncos featured three players to be given all-league honors after the 2013 season.
The Broncos were lead by senior linebacker Eli Igo who was selected to the HOA league second team for his efforts this season.
Igo’s teammate, Joey Laham a sophomore, was also selected to the second team for the Broncos.
Rounding out the Heart of America all-league selections for the Broncos was junior [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119406/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:34:00 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119406/0/NEWS Sophomore guard Shomari Triggs scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half to help Butler improve to 5-1 on the season. Bakari Triggs added 18 points, while Trent Richardson and Sean Goodwin scored 16 and 12, respectively.
Butler kept pace with Hutch in the first half, which featured seven ties and five lead changes. The [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119424/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:26:14 +0000 Josh Prim http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119424/0/NEWS In class 3A, the 5’10”, junior outside hitter for the Douglass Bulldogs, Hailey Braddy was selected as an all-state Honorable Mention.
In class 4A Divsion 1, the 5’11”, senior outside hitter for the Rose Hill Rockets, Kylie Pfaff was selected as a first team all-state member.
Pfaff’s teammate, [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119425/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 18 Nov 2013 19:02:21 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131118/SPORTS/131119425/0/NEWS Butler (4-1 overall) was led in scoring by sophomore guards Shomari Triggs and Bakari Triggs, who scored 16 points each. Larry Fitzgerald added 12 points, while Sean Goodwin finished with 11 points.
The Grizzlies used a strong first half offensively, shooting nearly 57 percent (19-of-33) and never trailed in the contest. Johnson tied [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131114/SPORTS/131119604/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:22:18 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131114/SPORTS/131119604/0/NEWS There will be free autograph posters available, being signed by all of your favorite players. The fun starts at 5 p.m. We would love to gave a good showing of GrizzlyBackers there to wish them well, so invite anyone you know to stop by, especially those with children!
As for the national tournament, [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119759/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:05:59 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119759/0/NEWS Dudley, a 5-11 middle hitter from Lawrence, Kan., was also a first-team all-conference pick. She had 266 kills on the season, an average of 2.18 per set. She led the Grizzlies in hitting percentage at .256 and also was a part of 90 blocks this year, 58 of which were solo blocks. She had 66 digs and 18 assists for Butler.
Dudley was also named [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119787/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 13 Nov 2013 9:43:28 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119787/0/NEWS The Grizzlies outscored Southwestern 29-4 through the first 10 minutes and led 48-26 at the half. The Grizzlies shot at 53 percent from the field, making 38 of 72 shots in the game.
Butler had four players in double figures, including Te'era Williams, who led all scorers with 20 points. Teanna Reid had 18 points, Ashley [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119788/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 13 Nov 2013 9:41:09 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131113/SPORTS/131119788/0/NEWS The Grizzlies jumped out to an 18-5, then led 29-12 after a monster dunk by Sean Goodwin with 10 minutes left in the first half. The Grizzlies led 53-29 at the break.
Butler's lead continued to grow in the second half, with the Grizzlies hitting the century mark with a layup by Stephon Burton with just over a minute to go in the [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119893/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 12 Nov 2013 8:42:59 +0000 Jeremy Costello http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119893/0/NEWS It took one play to undo all of that.
Shawnee Mission-Bishop Miege made a long pass, which led to a nice cross shot on goal that proved to be the difference. Miege defeated Rose Hill 1-0 to win the state title and end the Rockets' run. It was the first goal Rose Hill allowed the entire postseason.
The Rockets' offense, which [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119895/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 12 Nov 2013 8:36:45 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119895/0/NEWS Butler grabbed six of the 13 spots available on the all-conference list with two forwards, two midfielders a defender and the goalkeeper. That was double the number of the next closest school, as Johnson County and Hutchinson had three apiece.
Butler's Adam Hunter, who led the Grizzlies to a third-straight conference [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119900/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 12 Nov 2013 8:24:14 +0000 TG Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131112/SPORTS/131119900/0/NEWS The win is the 23rd straight over Hutchinson dating back to 1998 and the second in the past 15 days. This one was just as dramatic as the one two weeks ago. In that game, Butler defeated Hutchinson 19-16 in six overtimes with a field [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131004/SPORTS/131009520/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 4 Oct 2013 14:32:35 +0000 Josh Prim http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20131004/SPORTS/131009520/0/NEWS The Kansas 4-H state archery competition was held on Sept. 21.
There were four bow classes within the competition:  barebow, olympic, hunter and open.
The Butler County 4-H archers took three teams to the state competition.
Butler County’s open team placed first, barebow third and hunter fifth.
The overall winner in these same bow classes all came from the Butler County 4H team. Dahlia Crook claimed top bow hunter, Jake Allen was best in barebow and [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20130812/SPORTS/130819914/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:07:35 +0000 Times Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20130812/SPORTS/130819914/0/NEWS Chance Cotton pitched seven innings of no-hit baseball as El Dorado edged Hays 1-0 Wednesday night in the NBC World Series at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.
Spencer Neve led off the eighth with a single to break up Cotton's gem.
Cotton got one out in the eighth before being replaced by Eric Schuermann.
Schuermann got a double play grounder to end Hays' threat.
The Broncos scored the only run of the game  in the first inning.
John Coen was hit by a pitch and [...]]]> http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20130812/SPORTS/130819916/0/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:04:49 +0000 Times Sports Report http://www.butlercountytimesgazette.com/article/20130812/SPORTS/130819916/0/NEWS Butler Head Volleyball Coach Rick Younger announced that six high school seniors signed letters of intent to be members of the 2013 Grizzly volleyball team.  
They include Mackenzie Stuever and Jessica Schwartz from Andale High school, Lexie Wartick and Bailey Santo from Rose Hill High School, Mckenzie Johnson from Washburn Rural High School and Mary Kangas from Maize High School.
Stuever was named to the all conference team three times during her high school career. [...]]]>