FREE PRESS SSSPORTSPORTS Page 10 Colby Free Press Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Area Coach: Little time shouldn’t hurt Jayhawks talent preparation for first game LAWRENCE (AP) — None of distractions for his players, espe- the other No. 1 seeds in the NCAA cially those who want to move on tournament had to wait until Tues- to the NBA. to play day night to find out who they’d “Guys have to play for Kansas,” Colby’s Paige Stephens walked back to the rest of the team Sat- play in the first round. he said. “There will be agents and urday after receiving her medal Kansas coach Bill Self didn’t runners that will tell them to do at the 4A state tournament. sound too concerned, though. this or that and tell them this is ball Stephens was one of three “The quick turnaround is no dif- their moment to shine. I don’t buy Eagles to be named to the North- ferent than a Wednesday-Satur- in to any of that stuff, and our The 2007 Northwest Kansas All- west Kansas League first team. day-Monday, and we’ve done players don’t either.” Star game rosters include two four of those this year,” said Self, Players shouldn’t even try to Colby boys and one Colby girl. whose second-ranked Jayhawks balance the two sides, Self said. The rosters are composed of out- (30-4) are the top seed in the West “I told our guys that they aren’t standing high-school basketball Regional. “I don’t think it’s a so smart that they think they can players located in the northwest negative. We would not have pre- handle what the coaches are say- Kansas area. The game will be held pared for whoever we’re playing ing because it is good for the team, April 1 at the Colby Community — the Celtics, the Lakers, any- but that they can also handle the Building in Colby. The girl’s game body — on Monday. We took the other things because, ’They are will be at 5 p.m. and the men’s game day off.” good for me,”’ he said. “We all will start at 7 p.m. Kansas — which was 4-0 in have to buy into the fact that this Boy’s team members (Not di- those Monday games — will meet is all good for everyone. If we do vided into teams yet) Niagara (23-11) on Friday. The that, we’ll be fine.” Kyler Knobbe, Sharon Springs; Purple Eagles beat Florida A&M That shouldn’t be a problem, Tane Brown, Hill City; Mikey Doll, 77-69 on Tuesday night in a play- Rush said. Goodland; Joel McAtee, St. Fran- in game. “I’m focused on what I’m try- cis; A.J. McAtee St. Francis; Nick But while the other top seeds — ing to do here,” he said. “I’m try- Angelos, Goodland; Brett Crit- No. 1 Ohio State, No. 3 Florida ing to win a national champion- tenden, Tribune; Alan Bruggeman, and No. 4 North Carolina — could ship. I’m keeping my mind fo- Golden Plains; Brett Spresser, start focusing on the first round cused on that, and the whole Golden Plains; Michael Selby, JOHN VAN NOSTRAND/Colby Free Press when the bids were announced team’s keeping focused on that.” Hays; Kameron Parker, Hays; Trey Sunday, Self said he wasn’t in fa- Self said he expected both of his Barnett, Colby; Corey Kincaid, vor of adding a play-in game to big men, freshman Darrell Arthur Wheatland; Trevor Siebert Colby; each bracket to even things out. and junior Sasha Kaun, to be Jake Moss, Hoxie; Marty Lager, Three Eagles make first team “I know that the two schools ready for Friday’s game. Grinnell. that are playing are disappointed Arthur, who sustained a bone Girl’s Three Colby High girls were Goodland: senior, Whitney Ar- Honorable mention to be playing in the play-in game, bruise when he was kneed in the Light Team named to the Northwest Kansas cher. Atwood: junior, Macy so why would you put eight in the groin in Sunday’s Big 12 title Lauren Fortin, Oberlin; Cierra League first team. Those players Oakley: junior, Kimber Weiser; Migchelbrink. same scenario?” he said. “If you game, said Tuesday that he was Bergman, St. Johns-Beloit; Lauren include junior Lissa Mazanec, se- senior, Callie Baalman; senior, Colby: junior, Tasha Wagoner. did that, you’d be adding three ready to practice. Robinson Scott City; Whitney Ar- nior Ashley Barnes and junior Paige Megan Dennis; junior, Brea Teeter. Goodland: seniors, Kaylee more teams to the tournament. If “They told me it wasn’t any- cher, Goodland; Ashley Simon, Stephens. Quinter: senior, Jocelyn Ander- Bilinger, Emily Murray. you’re going to expand it, then do thing but a little bruise on the Leoti; Megan Cavanee Tribune; Colby won the league with a 6-1 son. Oberlin: senior, Tricia Dorshorst. it, but not at the expense of teams bone,” he said. “I knew I’d be able Nikki Welsh, Sharon Springs; record. Colby won the 4A state tour- Oberlin: senior, Lauren Fortin; Hoxie: seniors, Rebecca Farber, that have busted their tail getting to go.” Lauren Eck, Beloit; Katie Spresser, nament. senior, Sarah Murray. Tiffany Goetz. there.” Kaun hurt his back diving for a Golden Plains; Tricia Dorthorst, Other players on the team in- Rawlins County-Atwood: junior, Quinter: senior, Melissa Kansas’ situation actually ben- loose rebound in Sunday’s game, Oberlin; Stephanie Brown , Beloit clude: Sara Miller; senior, Megan Cahoj. Grandison. efits the Jayhawks, sophomore an 88-84 overtime victory over (injured); coach: Steve Rapier; as- forward Brandon Rush said. Texas. sistant, Lou Berning. “We get to scout our opponents “Sasha will not do contact today Dark Team right away by watching the game and hopefully limited contact to- Jannica Schultz, Osborne; Addie Brewster, Golden Plains players honored tonight,” he said. “I think it’s an morrow,” Self said. Bayse, Hays; Kaylee Billinger, advantage to us.” “Sasha is very sore and swollen. Brewster and Golden Plains boys Greeley County: seniors, Brett Shafer; senior, Megan Cavanee. Goodland; Lindsay Schamburg, If Self does have a concern, it’s That was a lot harder fall than I and girls basketball players were Crittenden, Andrew Mishler; jun- Healy: senior, Shannon Haug. Beloit; Emily Murray, Goodland; that the No. 1 seed brings more thought it was.” named to the Western Kansas Lib- ior, Jace Young. Wallace County: seniors, Bracey Avery Schultz Brewster; Callie erty League all-conference team. Wallace County: freshman, Tate Fischer, Nikki Welsh. Baalman, Oakley; Kristin Wald- Brewster boys Jance McKee, a Andrews; juniors, Taylor Elder, Jeff Weskan: sophomore, Cassondra schmidt, Ellis; Megan Dennis, junior and Jeff Reid, a sophomore Hennick; senior, Kyler Knobbe. Welsh. Oakley, Ashley Barnes, Colby; were selected. Brewster senior girls Weskan: junior, Eric Young. Wheatland-Grinnell: junior, coach, Willie Schaffer; assistant, Megan Allen, Audrey Hoyt and Wheatland-Grinnell: seniors, Megan Weaver; sophomore, Tessa Stephanie Schaffer. Avery Schultz were also named. Corey Kincaid, Marty Lager. Weaver. From Golden Plains, senior boys Girls Honorable mentions include Alan Bruggeman and Brett Spres- Cheylin: senior, Aubrey Kehl- Brewster’s Andrew Starns, a senior, ser were named. Golden Plains se- beck. and Golden Plains junior Dan nior girl Katelyn Spresser and Greeley County: freshman, Kelli Rogers. For the girls, Golden Plains Trojans sophomore Kendra Spresser were Crittenden; sophomore, Megan junior Brittany Ritter was named. on the team. Other players include: Proposed Wellness/Activities Complex begin Boys: Cheylin: junior, Lincoln Pochop. CONGRATULATIONS Colby Community College Penguins to stay outdoor PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Public Forums Penguins and government officials ended months of difficult negotia- To the Colby Girls Question/Answer Sessions to Discuss track tions, agreeing to a $290 million Proposed Wellness/Activities Complex arena deal that ensures the team will stay in Pittsburgh. Thursday, March 15 CCC Thomas Hall 5:30 p.m. The Colby Community College Basketball Team Kansas City officials were inter- outdoor track season officially be- Tuesday, March 20 Brewster HS Gym 5:30 p.m. ested in having the team relocate. gan Friday as Head Coach Jeff Keys to the agreement included Thursday, March 22 CCC Student Union 12 Noon Becker took some of his athletes to the government waiving up-front for Winning Butler County to kick-off the sea- Thursday, March 22 Rexford HS Gym 5:30 p.m. money from the team, the Penguins son. receiving about $10.5 million com- Juve Chavez turned in a first pensation for delays, and the sides place finish in the 10,000 meters in STATE! agreeing to share responsibility for a time of 37:57.8. your cost overruns. According to Becker, Brenden From at Under the deal, the Penguins will Files also had an outstanding meet, Friends pay $4.2 million a year for the build- securing the ninth best time in ing, including $2.2 million a year school history in the 200 meters FARM & for a 30-year lease. with a time of 22.5 seconds. LIVESTOCK Ivan Guel also turned in the fourth best throw at Colby in the EQUIPMENT hammer throw. Guel’s distance in the hammer MARTIN FARM POWER Wednesday, March 21st ~ 10 a.m. throw was 126 feet, 4 inches. Here Location: From Scott City, KS, 1 1/2 miles north on Highway 83. are results for Colby. 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Field- during irrigation season to service any make of irrigation engine. sor • 2) 1980 Ford L8000 truck, 3208 cat motor, auto- feed lot scraper • Blue Jet sprinkler track closer, 3 pt. matic, ac, 22 ft. bed and hoist, roll over tarp • 1974 Krause 20 ft, disk • Krause 20 ft. chisel plow Women- Chevy C-65 truck, 6x6, V-8 motor, 5 speed trans., 2,000 Trailers - 2) WW 5 x 16 ft. stock trailers, bumper pull High Jump: Kaitlyn Stapp, 4-7 gal. steel water tank • 1980 Ford 9000 tuck with gravel •Titan 24 ft. gooseneck stock trailer, full top• 20 ft. grain Other Farm Items & Irrigation box trailer, hydraulic dump • Gooseneck 28 ft. flat deck Hammer: Megan Pope, 81-10 Equipment not mentioned hay trailer • Donahue 28 ft. trailer • Small shop built Javelin: Megan Pope, 103-6 ay! utility trailer Tod Terms: Cash or approved check day of sale. Must show ID at registration. Everything is sold as is. No warranties, expressed or implied. Not Men- Call 785-462-7937 responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material. Lunch will be served. Colored photos at www.berningauction.com. For more information call: Hammer: Ivan Guel, 126-4, Okie Donley fourth all-time at Colby. Colby will compete in the Colby Or Carl Miller 620-379-4446 www.berningauction.com Invitational 10 a.m. Saturday at Store Location: 1965 Thielen Ave Ste. D Colby, KS 67701 Dennen Field.