DeLay of Game
May 7, 2010 • Haley's Comet
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I know some of you out there (Zach Porter) have been wondering who the real Haley’s Comet is for a very long time. I am going to give you a couple hints. My name rhymes with Ritchell, and I named a branch of Hotels after my last name. Someone told me the other day the Chiefs didn’t have a good draft,... Read more »
DeLay of Game
April 16, 2010 • Jackson DeLay and Haley's Comet
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Along with the madness of the NCAA Tournament, there are also some athletes making headlines. Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of assaulting a 20-year-old Georgia student. His teammate also had an incident with a lady in a night club. It is funny how fans seem to forgive players who bring championships. ... Read more »
Tracksters aim for Big 7 league title
April 16, 2010 • Zach Porter
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Students around Holton High School are lacing up their shoes once again for the start of the track season. Practice for the runners, jumpers and throwers started on Monday, March 8. “I like being outside on nice days and practicing on my jumping,” Keri Tanking, freshman, said. The girls track and... Read more »
Baseball team sets high goals
April 16, 2010 • Jacob Yingst
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It’s finally starting to feel like spring. That means all the different spring sports teams are getting ready for the upcoming season. The Holton baseball team finished last year with an overall record of 8-11. The team is looking to improve on last year’s record and compete for a league and regional... Read more »
McManigal and Porter take announcing HMS, freshman, JV sports to new level
April 16, 2010 • Jacob Yingst
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Many people go to the middle school, freshman and JV football games at Holton High to watch football. But according to sophomore Jacob Tanking, there are other reasons to go. “Drew Porter, junior, and Chris McManigal, father of senior Carlene McManigal, make the games worthwhile. They provide entertainment... Read more »
Golfers turn in strong performance
April 16, 2010 • Jacob Tanking
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Golf season is about to start and Holton High is returning four of the six varsity golfers from last year. The other two spots are being occupied by freshman Jaxon Wright, and freshman Cameron Karns. Kellen Brandt, sophomore, has high hopes for this year’s team. “I think we will be pretty good.... Read more »
Softball hopes to improve
April 16, 2010 • Victoria Harshaw
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It’s the beginning of a new season. The snow has melted away; the grass starts to change from a dull yellow color to a bright green. The softball fields are no longer deserted. Softball season has finally arrived. The Holton Softball team started practicing on March 1. They finished last season off... Read more »
Freshmen begin league play; Girls seeded first, boys second
March 1, 2010
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After a rough start, the freshman boys basketball team is looking strong heading into the league tournament. “The team is really playing well and I am looking forward to the tournament,” Cameron Karn, freshman, said. After losing their first two games against Wamego and Nemaha Valley, the team has... Read more »
Wrestlers look to regionals
March 1, 2010 • Skylar Bond
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The wrestling regional tournament is about to begin. The Holton boys took 2nd at league, without having two weight classes. Which is about the equivalent of playing basketball four on five or playing football while missing four players. The team has done very well this season, placing in many tournaments... Read more »
Boys keep eyes on the prize
March 1, 2010 • Drew Porter
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February is here, and that means crunch time for the boys varsity basketball team. The Wildcats have won 5 league games in a row and are hopeful to be dancing come March. “We have been working hard and are finally getting some recognition,” Taylor Smith, senior, said. Holton’s 10-6 record so far... Read more »
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