Norton to Russell (and KC?)
Seroquel and the long day yesterday left me quite drowsy. Yet I’m almost ready to go; as soon as I finish this post and pack up my computer, I’ll be on my way back to Russell. I’ve got a decision to...
View ArticleAsphalt aplenty
The first long business trip of 2015 finds me in Oakley, where the Plainsmen are hosting Smith Center n a basketball doubleheader this evening. At 110 miles, Oakley is the second farthest drive for me...
View ArticleNight ride to Norton
I didn’t make it to Norton until after 11. Everything in town was closed except the Love’s convenience store on US 36, and there was a long line as I peered in from my car. I’m back in the same room at...
View ArticleLots to catch up on
I went into another Howard Hughes phase since last Monday and disappeared from the face of the blogosphere. I apologize. Part of it was because the bluetooth keyboard for my iPhone stopped functioning...
View ArticleThe ageless wonder
The trip to Hill City was uneventful. Before leaving for good, I got my hair cut in Russell and made a few stops in Hays. I got to the hotel in Norton just after 4, unloaded my gear, and then headed...
View ArticleLady Ringneck romp
The close matchup I blogged about a couple of hours ago never came to pass. Hill City took command early and never let go. The Ringnecks never trailed and won 54-36, breaking a five-game losing streak...
View ArticleHow sweep it is
The Hill CIty boys dominated just like the girls. The Ringnecks never trailed, led 11-2 after six minutes and change, and coasted to a 54-22 victory, their ninth consecutive win over Smith Center in...
View ArticleWrestling’s last hurrah
The final day of the 2014-15 Kansas high school wrestling season is upon us. By 8 p.m. tonight, 56 state champions across the four divisions will be crowned, and four teams will have large new trophies...
View ArticleMarching in to the new month
The 2014-15 wrestling season, at least for Kansas high schools, ended a little after 7 p.m. Saturday. Norton ended up on top again of the Class 3-2-1A statndings, overtaking Hoisington in the...
View ArticleEnjoy the sunshine now
I should be sleeping right now, or at least watching TV. instead, I’m at a track and field meet. Actually, it’s better that I’m at a track and field meet today. It’s too beautiful of a day to stay...
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