Growth in cross-country program bodes well for MHS results

Written by Andrew Ottoson Thursday, 30 August 2007 10:15

MarionXCP8200003.jpg Six returning seniors and letterwinners will lead the Marion High cross-country team. Pictured are: (from left) Tacy Taylor, Jaclyn DeForest, Brooke Johnson, Camille Christen­sen. Not pictured: Ryan Jones, Louis Holt. Andrew Ottoson.

 

Having seen her teams grow from 14 to 22 runners after one season at the helm, Marion cross-country coach Bethany Carlson has reason to be optimistic.

The girls’ team has grown from six to 10 and will be led by Camille Christensen (personal record 15 minutes 59 seconds), a junior who finished fourth at the Mid-Central Activities Associa­tion league meet, eighth at the regional meet and 21st at the Class 3A state meet a year ago.

“Camille has been battling some...

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Format changes for volleyball, but MCAA keeps diversified approach

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Thursday, 30 August 2007 10:04

MCAAMap.jpg Fans who pay attention to the divisional or league standings of their favorite team in the new Mid Central Activities Association may need a scorecard to keep up with the different scenarios that apply to various activities.


Here’s a summary.

 FOOTBALL:

The goal can be summed up in the phrase: “Pick on someone your own size.” In general, the smallest schools will compete against each other in the Mid Division, and the big ones do the same in the Central Division.

Hillsboro and Lyons buck a “clean” separation of big and small in order to nurture natural rivalries.

Only divisional games count as “league games.”Mid Division

Ellinwood Eagles

Halstead Dragons

Hoisington Cardinals

Lyons Lions

Marion...

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Strong showing- Hillsboro takes third at the MCAA preseason tournament with a 4-1 mark

Written by Don Ratzlaff Thursday, 30 August 2007 09:21

The Hillsboro High volleyball team came close to defending its Mid-Central Activities Asso­ciation Preseason Tourna­ment title Saturday at Ellin­wood.

But a disappointing loss to eventual champion Hesston in the semifinals of bracket play kept them out of the title game.{gallery}August292007/HillsboroMCAA{/gallery}

To their credit, the Trojans came back to claim third place with a win over Smoky Valley and a 4-1 record for the day.

“It was short of our goal,” Trojan coach Sandy Arnold said about the third-place finish. “We went there to win. But we did get a good idea of what we need to work on to get to the level we want to be.”

Hillsboro breezed through pool play in the morning session, defeating Marion, 25-15, 25-15...

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HHS track champs feted for their accomplishment

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 22 August 2007 08:17

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Returning members of Hillsboro High School’s 2007 Class 3A girls’ state track and field championship team were recognized during the all-school assembly that kicked off the new academic year last Wednesday. Head coach Dennis Boldt (far right) lauded the effort and accomplishment of the athletes. Pictured from left are Shelby Koons, Abi Humber, Chelsea Bebermeyer, Dakota Kaufman and Tiffany Rooker. Not present were the three seniors who graduated in spring: JuliAnne Chisholm, Hannah Marsh and Tina Frick. The state track meet in Wichita occurs in late May, after the academic year has ended, which precludes an all-school celebration at that time.

Local sports better than big-time in bang for the buck, enjoyment

Written by Joe Kleinsasser Wednesday, 22 August 2007 08:13

There’s a saying that “you get what you pay for.” When it comes to sports, I’m not so sure. Yes, the talent of major college athletic programs and professional sports teams far surpasses what you’ll see in Marion County. But for your money, I’d say the enjoyment value is far greater watching local athletes compete.

With the exception of a few local athletes who have moved on to play for big-time sports programs, most of us don’t know any of the athletes at KU, KSU, Kansas City Chiefs or fill in the blank. There’s something refreshing about watching local kids participate purely for the joy of competition.

The plus for fans is that game tickets and concessions are a whole lot less at the local level, and you are a lot...

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