Sports

Body Eisenhower girls basketball won’t be starting over this winter. The Tigers bring back a deep, experienced group, especially in the senior class, and head coach Matt Brumley is eager to see how far that continuity can take the team.

Body Goddard girls basketball is still in building mode under head coach Jeremy Heim, but he likes the direction the Lions are heading.

Body The Goddard boys basketball team believes its foundation is much stronger this winter and is hoping to climb back toward postseason success.

Body The Garden Plain Owls wrestling team will feature a solid mix of experience and new faces when it hits the mat this season. Leading the way is sophomore Nate Eck at 106 pounds.

Body The Eisenhower and Goddard district boys swim team had a positive first season a year ago, and they hope to carry that success into the program’s second year. The team features four returning State qualifiers, including a two-time Class 5A State champion.

Body The Garden Plain Owls boys basketball team will have a different look as they tip off the 2025-26 season. The Owls graduated five seniors off of last year’s team, and those players had been on the varsity team for three and even four years.

Body The new Garden Plain Lady Owls basketball season starts with some unanswered questions that will need to be answered by a relatively young group.

Body The Conway Springs Cardinals will look to a quartet of experienced seniors as they seek their second trip in the last three years to the State tournament in boys basketball.

Body The Conway Springs Cardinals girls basketball team is looking to a veteran coach to lead its veteran roster this season. The Cardinals will be coached this winter by Brett Gunderson, a Minnesota native who is entering his 16th season as a head basketball coach.

Body The Clearwater Indians boys basketball team will be seeking to improve this season after finishing 1-19 last season. The Indians will have a few pieces back to build around when they start the season Friday against Chapman.