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The Eisenhower Tigers wrestling team returns a load of experience and a load of talent ahead of this weekend’s season opener at Pratt. Leading the way on the boys side is Malachi Rothenberger, a returning State medalist and the No.

Fresh off winning their 10th boys wrestling State title in the last 11 seasons, the Goddard Lions know exactly what they want to do for an encore – win another State title.

The Eisenhower Tigers boys basketball team will lean on depth and defense as it tries to push back into the substate title picture this season. Head coach Steve Blue likes the mix, starting with a group of seniors who have already logged key varsity minutes.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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