Manhattan Indians versus Hays Indians 9-20-24
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Manhattan Indians versus Hays Indians 9-20-24

The Manhattan Indians traveled to face their second WAC team of the season, the Hays Indians. Hays led 20-13 at halftime. Manhattan regained the lead 27-23. Hays responded with a touchdown to go ahead 30-27 with under three minutes to play. Manhattan took the lead on a one-yard pass to JJ Dunnigan with only two…

Great Bend Girls Swimming Invitational 4-26-19
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Great Bend Girls Swimming Invitational 4-26-19

Nine teams of swimmers went to the pool in the Kirkman Center on the campus of Barton Community College for the Great Bend Girls Swimming Invitational. Manhattan dominated the meet winning seven of the twelve events and taking first as a team. Newton took first in the other five events but finished third in the…

Hays Football versus Great Bend 9-7-18
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Hays Football versus Great Bend 9-7-18

Rivalries give football games added flavor. Two teams that square off with each other so often that the meetings take on special meaning. The Hays Indians traveled to face the Great Bend Panthers on the gridiron for the 81st time on September 7th. The game started with a back and forth defensive battle. Both teams…

Great Bend Cross Country Invitational 8-30-18
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Great Bend Cross Country Invitational 8-30-18

The first week of high school competition saw teams of runners head to the Lake Barton course for the Great Bend Cross Country Invitational. Due to a hot and humid late August day, the race director decided to shorten the length from the normal 5K to a 4K (2.49 miles). This decision came out of…

American Legion AAA Zone Tournament Hays vs Great Bend 7-15-17
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American Legion AAA Zone Tournament Hays vs Great Bend 7-15-17

A humid morning turned into a hotter afternoon as the Great Bend Chiefs and the Hays Eagles squared off in the American Legion Baseball AAA Zone Tournament. This game would decide the team to face McPherson for a berth to the State Tournament. Both teams sent players to the plate, but none of them could…

Hays Boys Basketball versus Great Bend 1-10-17
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Hays Boys Basketball versus Great Bend 1-10-17

A strong rival makes for a great high school environment. The Great Bend Panthers welcomed their long rivals, the Hays Indians into their court for the first home game of the new year. The first quarter started as a back and forth game. Soon, Hays’ strong outside shooting took over and extended the lead to…

Hays Girls Basketball versus Great Bend 1-10-17
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Hays Girls Basketball versus Great Bend 1-10-17

For the Great Bend Lady Panthers’ first home game of the year, they welcomed nearby rivals the Hays Lady Indians. The Lady Panthers took advantage of several first half three throws to open up a lead that gave them a 54 to 41 victory. Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:…

Class 4A Cross Country Regional Hays 10-22-16
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Class 4A Cross Country Regional Hays 10-22-16

On a beautiful Fall morning, competitors from around Central and Western Kansas met outside of Victoria to compete in the Class 4A Cross Country Regional. For the first time, the meet was held at the stunning Sand Plum Creek Course. They took advantage of the well maintained trails to turn in some quick times. Below…

4A Cross Country Regional in Hays 10-24-15
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4A Cross Country Regional in Hays 10-24-15

On a warm, but breezy Saturday morning, athletes from all over the area came to Hays High to compete for a chance to run at State. Below are some of the pictures I took at the meet: Click here to purchase prints or downloads of these pictures. Click here to purchase prints or downloads of…