Road victories give new ranking
The women’s basketball team is now ranked number one in 5A basketball. “Being number one isn’t just being undefeated; it means we earned he respect,” head coach Geoff Andrews said. This newly gained respect is not only due to the players accomplishments, but mainly due to the parents for getting the players involved In basketball [...]
Girls’ Basketball highlights: Andover Central
The girl’s basketball team started the season off on the right foot with a dominating performance against Andover Central at Home last Friday night, Dec. 2. Sophomore point guard Emily Wood led the team in scoring with 23 points while Sophomore Shaelyn Martin drew much of the attention from the lady Jaguar defense.
Boys’ Wrestling Preview
http://www.chspylon.com/wp-admin/media-upload.php?post_id=7210&type=image&TB_iframe=1
Girls’ Basketball Preview: Back in action
Last night’s basketball scrimmage was one of the last chances the girl’s basketball team will have to prepare for a season filled with high expectations. The Lady Stangs open the season with Andover Central at the “Brick House” on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Alumni scrimmage
Former girls’ basketball players returned to Central to scrimmage the current team Saturday morning. Those who returned to play included Bailey Counts, Courtney Wiggins, Bre Bennett, and Maria Bujanda. Assistant Coach, Josh Gooch, played as well so that the alumni team would have enough people. “The thing I like most about coming back to play [...]
Not breaking during Thanksgiving break
While most students are sleeping in and enjoying the relaxing break off from school, sports such as basketball and wrestling will be having a slightly different break. Practices will be taking place all throughout the break, and especially for basketball, they will be kept very active. Not only do they have practices on Wednesday and [...]
Remembering those two special people
Last night Head coach of Oklahoma State Women’s basketball, Kurt Budke, and assistant coach, Miranda Serna, died in a plane crash in Arkansas. This is a tragedy in which students and coaches are deeply impacted. Budke, a Salina native, was close to players and coaches here. 10 years ago, OSU lost 10 people from their men’s [...]
After loss, season terminated but not forgotten
After going 17-1 the soccer teams hopes at a state championship fell short as they lose 4-3 to Liberal in overtime on Tuesday night. With the loss the soccer team’s season is over, however, it will not be forgotten. The teams 17 wins is the second most in school history. Only four teams now remain in the 5A boys soccer state tournament.
Stoops vs. Snyder
Undefeated Kansas State took a beating from Oklahoma Saturday. Many hopeful fans thought that the Wildcats would be able to pull out a win since they were going into the game with a record of 7-0, but Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops found a way to win handily. “K-state is usually very fundamentally sound because Snyder [...]
Confidence to win it all
After finishing the regular season with a 15-1 the soccer team is seeded first in their region and will be competing against last seeded Highland Park tonight at Salina Stadium. “They have a decent goalie and mid-fielder and we will be watching out for them,” said Coach Owen. The team is confident about the game and [...]
Football highlights: South vs. Central
The South Central game brought a lot of things. It brought excitement. It brought sorrow. It brought heartache, but more than anything it brought the people of Salina together, whether they were watching it on t.v. or live at Salina Stadium, for a few of hours Salinans experienced a phenomenal game. With the football team’s last minute loss they move to 5-2 and face Great Bend in what could be a “win or go home” game in district play.
Football highlights: Heading into district play
It’s that time of the year again, district play is now upon us. Luckily, the football team carries a head of steam into this Friday night’s game vs. South. After destroying Newton last week 49-20 the Mustangs will have a good chance of making the playoffs once again with a victory over the Cougars. Regardless, it always seems to be a night many remember as the game of the year.
The Wigalow
The special edition sports publication from the Pylon is here! Click here to view it online
Regional champs, next stop… STATE
Regional tennis was postponed Saturday in Salina until Monday due to the rain and bad weather. Doubles team MacKenzie Morris and Gabrielle Briggs were ranked first in their bracket and had a bye first round. Their second round match was against one of Salina South’s doubles teams. Morris and Briggs won the first set 6-0 [...]
Volleyball goes 3-3, finishes 4th in McPherson
The volleyball team visited McPherson as they competed in their last tournament of the regular season. They added three more wins to their record, improving to 23-12 overall.
Soccer Highlights: Continuing their winning ways
After defeating Newton on Tuesday the soccer team dominated Andover at Salina Stadium on Thursday. This victory brings the Mustangs to 12-1 which matches the best record since 2007. The Mustangs next match is Tuesday against Ark City marking the last regular season home game and senior night.
Volleyball highlights: Destroying the competition
On Thursday the volleyball team took on South. The matches were played in South High’s main gymnasium and the Lady Stangs came away with a crushing victory. After deafeating South the Lady Stangs up their win total to 20, marking the first time since 2001 the volleyball team has reached that mark.
Looking to the future
Central’s new football schedule will include Hutch as the season opener and will replace Campus with St. Thomas Aquinas in the 2012 season. Four out of their last five games will be played at Salina Central’s stadium next year.
Aug. 31 — Hutchinson
Sept. 7 — @ Newton
Sept. 14 — St. Thomas Aquinas
Sept. 21 — @ Derby
Sept. 28 — @ Maize
Oct. 5 — Andover Central
Oct. 12 — @ Salina South
Oct. 19 — Great Bend
Oct. 26 — Hays
Football highlights: Bringing back the excitement
After a disappointing loss to the Hutch Salthawks doubt may have been brought into the minds of Mustang fans about how good their football team really is but, just like that the Mustangs beat a Maize team who in the mind of many are better than their record shows. Leaving doubters in the dust and post-season wishing Mustang fans to keep dreaming sweet dreams. After their win against the Eagles the Mustangs prepare to take on Newton Friday at Salina Stadium.
Running an uphill battle
As the cross country team prepares for their home Invitational seniors Karishana Bhakta and Mitchel Wilson are looking forward to running their home course one final time and conquering that giant hill that has faced them for years. “They’re running really strong and well and they’re great leaders,” cross country coach Josh Gooch said. With [...]
Video: A Dynamic Duo
The doubles team of sophomore Mackenzie Morris and junior Gabby Briggs is taking the state of Kansas by storm. As regionals and state roll around they hope to make a big impact.
