Meanwhile, back in Manhattan

I talked with Ian Peters, 2008 PV grad and KSU football walkon. The Wildcats will have their spring game this Saturday, May 2.

Practices have been going real well for the team these last few weeks. We've had our bad spots and our missed assignments here and there, but that is expected, and we feel as though we are heading in the right direction as a team. The coaching staff and players have really started meshing and trusting in each other, and started giving the complex a new feeling of a Family. Everyone is starting to realize their personal roles, and where they can contribute the most in every aspect of the game. Not one position is overlooked or ignored at any time during Spring practice. We are expected to perform at our very best every day, with no excuses. We will definetly be a well conditioned football team. Thanks for the support and God Bless.

An interview with Ian, as well as Arizona WBB signee (and former lady Buff) Amanda Pierson forthcoming after finals wind down.

Softball update!!!


Concordia has been kind enough to allow the use of a field for the Lady Buffs softball team to "host" Plainville today at 3 pm. The ball complex is located behind Womak Sunshine on East 6th Street. You can hear all the action on KR 92 with me and Barry Porter starting at 2:55 today!!

GO BUFFS!!!

Grove a new Swede


Republic County senior Colton Grove signed on with the Bethany Swedes to play basketball on Wednesday. Pictured are: Seated left to right, Dewy, Colton and Lisa Grove. Standing are Bethany Coach Oleen and Republic County Coach Alan Sheets. This season, Colton became the all time assist leader in Belleville/Republic County history.

New Photo Album

Use the link on the left for the NEW KR 92 Photo Album. I've got pics from the Lions Club Track Meet, RCHS Golf Invite, and Lady Buffs Softball vs Chapman. Leave me a comment if you think my picture taking skills are getting any better... or not...

Wollenberg a T-Bird!


Jessica Wollenberg has signed on with Cloud County Community College to play volleyball. Jess is planning on majoring in Business and minoring in Accounting. Congrats to Jess on a great career at RCHS!

RC Tennis

Just wanted to keep everyone updated on Tennis. They were in Concordia on Thursday, Drew Dejmal playing Number 2 Singles went 0-3. Ryan Templeman playing Number 1 Singles went 0-3. Nick Junker and Trenton Colburn playing Number 2 Doubles went 0-2. And Logan Mutz and Colton Grove playing Number 1 Doubles went 2-1 and took 3rd place.

Pierson signs with 'Zona


On official signing day across the nation, Republic County High School graduate Amanda Pierson signed her name to an official Letter of Intent for a full ride scholarship to play for the Division One, University of Arizona where she will play for former University of Tennessee National Champion Niya Butts. Pierson will join the Wildcats after a memorable career at Seward County where she finished fourth all-time in career blocked shots (136) and holds 6th and 8th place on the single season blocked shots list (82 & 54). She averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds a game for the Lady Saints in 2009 and was a 2nd Team All-Jayhawk West All-Conference pick as a sophomore.

At a press conference in Liberal on April 15th Pierson commented, “It just felt right; they are graduating all of their post players so I should have a chance to go in and compete for playing time next season. The people in Liberal have given me so much support in my two years here, it has led me to the success which has made it possible for me to sign at the University of Arizona.” She also strongly considered the University of Texas-Arlington and Colorado State University before signing with Arizona. Amanda is the daughter of Rick and Melinda Pierson of Munden.

RC boys summer basketball

We need to have a meeting for summer basketball for the boy's. We need to decide if we want to go to Clay Center again this year and we need to find out who all is interested so we can get things decided. Plan on having a meeting Monday April 20th. at 6:00p.m. at the Cafateria at the High School. Any incoming Freshman boys up to the soon to be Senior boys plus parents are welcome. Must have the registration in before May 1st. Will also discuss MAYB for the summer. If they can't attend but need information have them contact Lisa Grove at home 527-2279 or cell 527-0914.

College Tuesday

On the blog on Wednesday...

Former Pike Valley speedster Keith Blanding at Wichita State participated in the KT Woodman relays last weekend. Keith's 4x100 relay finished 2nd; the 4x400 relay 1st; and Keith in the open 400 finished 2nd! Congrats!

Not done with basketball

Congrats are in order for some area athletes who played their way onto the KBCA all State Basketball teams.

Republic County: Colton Grove- Honorable Mention

Pike Valley: Chelsea Freed and Shalynn Loring- Honorable Mention

Concordia: Karly Buer and Alex Muff- 1st Team. Paige Champlin- Honorable Mention

Clifton/Clyde: Allie Bloomfield- 2nd Team

Hope springs eternal


Spring is here (someone forgot to tell Mother Nature)! Track teams competed in the Buff Invite April 2, and the Lady Buffs Softball team travels to Southeast of Saline today to open their season. Best of luck to all the spring sports teams!