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Row, row, row…your bike…to better health, Baize says
Written by Amanda Wann Wednesday, 16 January 2008 14:25
John Baize, of Hillsboro, has found an unusual way to exercise, working the major muscle groups in one workout. The device: a rowing bicycle.
“It’s like bicycling,” he said, “only it works not only your lower extremities, but also your upper extremities as well.” In these two photos, John Baize demonstrates the technique required to maneuver his rowing bicycle. “It’s counter-intuitive in terms of steering and so forth,” Baize said. “So it takes a little...
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Two state titles by Trojan girls was memorable
Written by Hillsboro Free Press Monday, 31 December 2007 03:55
Hillsboro girls celebrate their sub-state victory over Hesston, earning them a berth in the Class 3A state tournament. The HHS girls won their six post-season games by an average of nearly 20 points on the way to the state title. Free Press If success in athletics is measured by championships, the basketball and track programs for the girls at Hillsboro High School easily topped the list of highlights in the area sports world in 2007.
Led by a senior core of JuliAnne Chisholm, Tina Frick and Hannah Marsh, the Trojan girls finished at the top of the heat in Class 3A in both sports.
All three athletes signed letters to compete at Division I schools: Chisholm in volleyball at Kansas State, Frick in volleyball at Wichita...
Kids tourney draws 215 Wrestlers
Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 05 December 2007 11:54
Seventeen members of the Hillsboro Kids Wrestling Club competed in the annual Hillsboro Takedown Tournament in Brown Gymnasium on Saturday.Two of the wrestlers, Ryan Stepanek and Braden Vogt, won their three-member pool with 2-0 marks. Competing during the day were 215 wrestlers from 21 clubs in central Kansas.
Following are the Hillsboro results by age divsion.
6 & Under: Jarred Rahe 2-1 (2nd), Jax Tracy 0-3 (4th), Iean Hemel 1-2 (3rd), Wesley Shaw 1-1 (2nd).
8 & Under: Benjamin Koop 1-2 (3rd), Jorge Hanschu 0-3 (4th), Lane Hemel 0-2 (3rd), Ryan Stepanek 2-0 (1st), Braden Vogt 2-0 (1st), Tyson Reimer 1-1 (2nd), Nathan Simhiser 2-1 (2nd).
10 & Under: Travis King 1-2 (3rd), Jon Carey 2-1 (2nd), Brandon Klassen 1-2 (3rd), Jakob Hanschu...
HRC offering 3rd New Year's Run
Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 05 December 2007 11:52
The Hillsboro Recreation Commission is seeking entrants for the third annual Hillsboro Frostbite Four Mile, to be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 1.Runners will meet at the Hillsboro Scout House located in Memorial Park and follow from there the fun run course that winds through Hillsboro. Runners and walkers are welcome.
For registration forms call 620-947-3490, email recreation@cityofhillsboro.net or visit the city’s web site: cityofhillsboro.net/rec.html.
The entry fee is $10. Every pre-registered participant will get a commemorative prize, and the registration deadline is Dec. 24. For questions during the day call 620-947-3690, or in the evening call 620-947-2409 or 3342.
Tournament draws 18 teams
Written by Hillsboro Free Press Wednesday, 07 November 2007 11:16
Marion USBC Bowling Association and SherBowl Lanes sponsored Marion’s annual 9 Pin No Tap Bowling Tournament Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 3-4.A total of 18 four-member teams and 28 doubles teams participated in the non-sanctioned event at Sherbowl Lanes in Marion.Representatives from both men’s leagues and women’s leagues competed along with members of youth leagues and the public for cash prizes totaling $305, and certificates for individual awards were presented.Team results
Cardie Oil 2,906 (D. Sisk, S. Alcorn, C. Miller, R. Cain)
Bailey’s Tavern 2,813
(G. Schaefer, J. Funk, M. Bell, K. Remmers)
SherBowl 2,785
(P. Kinning, B.Johnson, D. Funk, L. Sherbert)
Doubles results
A. Hoffman / J. Stenzel 1,573
T. Waner /...
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