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County youth soccer teams go undefeated this spring

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 15 May 2012 14:04

The Marion County United Soccer Club fielded two traveling teams for play in Herington and Council Grove this spring. Both teams achieved an undefeated season. “What makes these teams and young people remarkable is that they come from the different communities of Hillsboro and Marion, and yet truly were ‘United’ on the soccer field,” said Stephanie Moss who coaches both teams along with Gene Lanning. The second/third-grade team is pictured in the top photo: Justin Shields, Seth Lanning, Emma Calhoun, Tuesday Weisbeck, Dani Klein, Isaac Meisinger, Demarius Cox, Tristian Rathbone, Jack Lanning, Mickelly Soyez, Jaxxon Hanschu, Zachary Denholm, and Miles Olson. The fourth/fifth-grade team, featured in the other photo, included...

Devin Dick fifth at Class 3A regionals; qualifies for 4th state golf tournament

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 15 May 2012 13:59

Hillsboro senior Devin Dick qualified for the Class 3A state golf tournament by placing fifth at the regional tournament Monday at the Osage City Country Club near Osage City.

The state golf tournament will be next Monday, May 21, at Sugar Hills Country Club in Goodland. This will be Dick’s fourth consecutive trip.

“I am happy for Devin to medal in both the (league) and regional tournaments,” coach Scott O’Hare said. “He has been a solid player for us throughout high school and is starting to shoot some of his best scores here lately.

“I am excited to see him compete once again at state. Hopefully he can put it all together and bring home a medal.”

At Osage City, Evan Ollenburger shot a 93—one stroke from qualifying...

HHS boys finish third in CKL, Sechrist lowers 3,200 record

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Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 15 May 2012 13:57

Callie Serene races to a third-place finish in the 800-meter run at the CKL league meet in Lindsborg. She crossed the finish line in 2:27.04. Pratt runners took first and second place in the race. Gold medals won by Shaq Thiessen in the long jump and Mitchell Day in the 100 meters paced the Hillsboro boys to a third-place team finish in the Central Kansas League track and field meet Thursday in Lindsborg.

Hesston won the team title with 101 points, followed by Sterling (841⁄2), Hillsboro and Pratt (81), Halstead (72), Smoky Valley (701⁄2), Lyons 26, Nickerson (16), Haven (14) and Kingman (12).

Thiessen jumped 21 feet, 10 inches to outdistance his nearest rival by more than 4 inches. Day claimed third place with a leap of 20-2.

Day went on to win the 100 in 11.93 seconds.

Earning silver medals for Hillsboro were Jesse Brown in high jump (5-10), Tyler Proffitt in pole vault (12-6) and the 4x800 team of Josh...

Trojan softball bats come alive in sweep of Smoky Valley

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Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 15 May 2012 13:55

Hillsboro’s Danae Bina dives for the plate in an attempt to score during the fourth inning of the first game of the Trojans’ May 8 doubleheader against Smoky Valley. Bina was called out even though the Smoky Valley catcher is blocking the plate, which is a violation of softball rules. Ultimately, the lost run didn’t matter as the Trojans swept the Vikings, 15-6 and 14-3. Fueled by 32 hits, including 11 doubles, the Hillsboro softball team enjoyed a smashing conclusion to the regular season May 8 with a 15-6, 14-3 sweep of Smoky Valley at Lindsborg.

The two victories improved the Trojans’ season record to 17-3 and solidified its No. 1 seeding at this week’s Class 3A regional tournament.

Hillsboro’s dominant day got off to a dubious start as the Vikings built a 6-1 lead through the first two innings of Game 1. The Trojans managed one run on three hits in the second inning, but starting pitcher Courtney Weber struggled from the start.

The usually steady senior walked five batters and gave up three hits before coach Stephanie Sinclair called in Allison Weber to relieve her with one out in the...

CGHS makes first state tourney trip in 1978

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Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 15 May 2012 13:55

Editor’s note: This installment concludes our series.

The boys of Canton-Galva made their first trip to state in 1978. The team was coached by Don Cameron, who was entering his second season at the school.

The Eagles returned four seniors in Gary Rathbone, Keith Fishback, Jack Koehn and Davy Lawless, plus key underclassmen Tracy Schmidt, Brad Hill and Butch Ladd.

It was a good collection of talent, but in the preseason polls the Eagles received little love. In fact, they were picked as low as fifth in the Heart of America League. That kind of prediction could either be deflating or inspire a spirit of determination. The Eagles choose the latter.

Canton-Galva opened the season with 10 consecutive wins and climbed high, not only in...