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Class 2-1A Coach of the Year named

Ell-Saline head coach Joe Roche, who led the Cardinals to a school record 22 victories this season, has been named Class 2-1A Coach of the Year by the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches.

In addition to the coaching honor, Ell-Saline also had three players named first-team Class 2-1A all-state in catcher Tate Omli, third baseman Dalton Eastep and outfielder Zach Willis.

Sacred Heart first baseman Scott Lyon and outfielder Jordan Jerkovich were also named to the first team in 2-1A. County athletes selected to the second team include Sacred Heart pitcher Jordan Toogood, along with Ell-Saline pitcher Ryan Sprinkle and third baseman John Paul Schneider.

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This Cardinal can fly



By LARRY MORITZ Salina Journal

WICHITA — She’s three years into her high school track and field career, but Mariah Jones still gets nervous before the big meets.

To make matters worse, the Ell-Saline junior is going to have plenty of time to sit around and think about her performances prior to competing at this weekend’s Kansas State Championships at Cessna Stadium.

Jones qualified for the 2A state meet in the maximum four events and could potentially medal in all four — long jump, triple jump, 200 dash and 400 dash. Although the meet gets underway at 7:45 a.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jones is not scheduled to compete before 3:20 p.m. either day.

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Pairings set for state baseball, softball tournaments

By the Salina Journal

TOPEKA — The sixth seed seemingly was reserved for teams from Salina.

Salina Central is the No. 6 seed in the Class 5A baseball tournament at Falley Field on the campus of Washburn University while Salina South is the No. 6 seed in the Class 5A state softball tournament at Hummer Sports Complex.

Both tournaments start Friday and conclude Saturday.

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