2023 Football Media Guide

2023 SCHEDULE

PROJECT COORDINATOR - Adam Shrimplin

EDITOR - Mike Pilosof

COVER DESIGN - Jared Powers

MEDIA GUIDE DESIGN - Mike Pilosof

CONTRIBUTORS - Adam Shrimplin, Garden City Telegram, Garden City Historical Museum, NJCAA, KJCCC

PHOTOGRAPHY - Adam Shrimplin, Garden City Historical Museum, Garden City Telegram, National Football League, Colin Lamb, ACC, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, Pac 12, Brad Nading

The 2023 Broncbuster Football Media Guide was designed by the Garden City Community College Athletic Communications Department. The Guide was printed by Publication Printers in Denver, CO.

11 THE STADIUM

Garden City boasts one of the only standalone, on-campus stadiums in the Jayhawk Conference. Since it opened in 2014, it’s provided one of the best home-field advantages in the league. In the summer of 2022, new field turf and a state-ofthe-art video board were installed.

TRAVIS DIXON

14 TRADITION

Two National Championship Game appearances in the last five years; plus a long-line of rich tradition, Garden City has been a power in the Jayhawk Conference for more than three decades. Here’s your chance to relive all of it.

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NATIONAL CHAMPS

Garden City was picked to finish sixth in their own conference in 2016. Yet, they proved all doubters wrong, culminating their historic season with one of the greatest finishes ever in the NJCAA National Championship Game.

51 COACHING STAFF

Hall of Famer Tom Minnick is back for his fourth season and he brings with him a new staff. Veteran Chenelle Jones takes over the defense for the recently departed Aaron Cheatwood while former Utah State player Jumanne Robertson anchors the DB's.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

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SEASON REVIEW

Despite some early-season injuries, the Broncbusters punched their ticket to the Jayhawk Conference title game before bowing out to defending national champion Hutchinson. Still, Tom Minnick's club produced another top-10 finish.

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NEW BEGINNING

For the second straight season, the Broncbusters are picked to finish second in the Jayhawk. And there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic with a defense constructed primarily of Division-I transfers.

SEASON REVIEW

MEET THE SQUAD HISTORY

THE COLLEGE

114 HISTORY

There is more than 70 years of football to uncover at Garden City. From Clyde Russell to Jeremy Faulk; from Bob Larson to Tom Minnick, the Broncbuster history books are filled with iconic moments that have defined a generation.

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THE COLLEGE

Garden City Community College will be the premier nexus to progress, providing worldclass learning in a dynamic environment. In 2019, the school celebrated its’ centennial, and did so while navigating unchartered waters.

MIKE PILOSOF

Director of Athletics mike.pilosof@gcccks.edu

COLIN LAMB

Vice President for Student Services/Athletics colin.lamb@gcccks.edu

EMMETT STATZER

Assistant Athletic Director emmett.statzer@gcccks.edu

ASHLEY RUTTI

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Athletics ashley.rutti@gcccks.edu

TAMMY TABOR

Director of Compliance tammy.tabor@gcccks.edu

ADAM SHRIMPLIN

Creative Director/Assistant SID adam.shrimplin@gcccks.edu

JARED POWERS

Digital Media Specialist jared.powers@gcccks.edu

GREG GREATHOUSE Director of Athletic Facilities greg.greathouse@gcccks.edu

ALLISON GRIFFIN Head Athletic Trainer allison.griffin@gcccks.edu

NATE SMITH Athletic Trainer nathan.smith@gcccks.edu

HARLEY BECK Athletic Trainer harley.beck@gcccks.edu

TIFFANY MINNICK Spirit Squad Head Coach tiffany.minnick@gcccks.edu

GCCC ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex 801 Campus Drive

Garden City, KS 67846

Athletic Department Phone: (620) 276-9606

GOBRONCBUSTERS.COM

For complete coverage of all Broncbuster athletics including: game notes, stats, broadcast information, rosters, team information and bios.

BRONCBUSTERS ONLINE

GCCC athletics on twitter ............................... @gcccbroncbuster

GCCC athletics on instagram ................. @broncbusterathletics

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GCCC football on twitter @gccc_football

GCCC facebook /GardenCityCommunityCollege/

GCCC athletics facebook / GCCCsportsbuster/ Jayhawk Conference ............................................................ kjccc.org

KJCCC twitter ................................................................. @kjcccmedia

NJCAA ....................................................................................... njcaa.org

NJCAA football twitter .............................................@njcaafootball

QUICK FACTS

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COLLEGE

GARDEN CITY FOOTBALL

GARDEN

BY THE NUMBERS

BRONCBUSTER STADIUM

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BRONCBUSTER STADIUM

The foundation for Broncbuster Stadium began more than five years before construction started.

After several location ideas, leaders settled on the land across the street from campus, adjacent to the Tangeman Sports Complex.

Workers broke ground in 2013, with plans to have the stadium ready for use by the time September rolled around. But delays pushed back the opening, and Garden City played the 2013 season at Buffalo Stadium.

The stadium officially opened in 2014 under the lights.

Entering Matt Miller’s second season, the Broncbusters began the campaign hosting Highland on Aug. 30, 2014. Trailing in the final minute, Undre Williams scored the go-ahead touchdown on a five-yard dash to give Garden City a thrilling 29-26 victory.

STADIUM QUICK FACTS

BRONCBUSTER STADIUM

HomeTown Ticketing to be the official ticket provider for all Broncbuster athletic events.

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Their professional-level ticketing platform is purpose-built for schools to easily sell tickets, quickly scan attendees and immediately access revenue faster than any other provider, without ever touching school funds.

game only or season-ticket purchases. Season-ticket holders have first come first serve on reserved seating.

Visiting fans interested in purchasing tickets in advance, please visit gobroncbusters.com. If you have any questions, please contact the athletics’ office at (620) 276-9606.

COVERING THE BUSTERS

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MEDIA CREDENTIALS

Requests for media credentials for Garden City Community College football games should be made through the Athletics office. Only those requests submitted by the sports editor of a newspaper or the sports director of a radio or television station will be considered.

Priority is given to outlets who cover the Broncbusters on a regular basis. Access will be considered for local newspapers, radio stations, television stations and any other media outlets who request a credential. Remember, just because a credential is requested, does not mean it will be granted.

A credential does not guarantee a seat, and access to the team bench area is prohibited at all times. Credentials include:

Press Box: Primary recipients are newspaper/Internet writers, television reporters and radio personnel. This pass gains access to the press box. Sideline access is only permitted for the last five minutes of the game.

Sideline: Primary recipients are photographers/videographers. Only photographers/videographers on assignment for accredited outlets will be afforded credentials. Pass only gains access to the sideline (not the press box)

All-Access: These passes grant outlets access to both the press box and the sideline. Few are issued.

Season credentials: Requests should be made through the Athletics’ office. Only media members who routinely cover Broncbuster games are eligible for season credentials.

Postseason credentials: Requests should be made through the Athletics’ office. These credentials are subject to approval of championship host site.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

Tom Minnick will be available to the press following each home game. During the week, all media interview requests need to be submitted to the sports information office: adam.shrimplin@ gcccks.edu or (620) 276-9620.

TRADITION

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THE TEAM OF THE 90’S

Led by coaches like Bob Larson, Brian McNeeley, Jeff Leiker and Jim Gush, Garden City cemented their legacy as one of the best Junior College programs of the decade. The Broncbusters finished the 10-year stretch with an overall record of 88-26-1, winning 77 percent of their games.

LEAVING THEIR MARK IN THE JAYHAWK

The Jayhawk Conference formed in 1923. Garden City began playing football in 1946. Since that time, the Broncbusters have captured the third most conference crowns in league history, winning two out of the last six outright championships.

KINGS OF THE REGION

While the Broncbusters have won 12 conference titles, including four from 1991-1999, Garden City has claimed seven region crowns, winning it in 2018, 2016, 2000, 1994, 1992, 1991 and 1950.

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NATIONAL ATTENTION

OUT OF 4 YEARS RANKED IN STREET & SMITH’S TOP 5

GARDEN CITY’S NATIONAL EXPOSURE

RANKED NO. 1 BY STREET AND SMITH IN 2017

When Jeff Sims took over a struggling program following the 2014 season, Garden City’s national exposure had dwindled severely. But following an upset victory over No. 1 Butler in 2015; coupled with the program’s first national title in 2016, the Broncbusters became one of the best stories in Junior College football. They were finalists to be featured on the award-winning series ‘Last Chance U’ in both 2016 and 2017.

TOP-FIVE FINISHES IN THE LAST 5 YEARS: NO. 1 IN 2016; NO. 2 IN 2018; NO 5 IN 2021

NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR: JEFF SIMS-2016

Following a runner-up finish in 2018, Sims left to take over Missouri Southern State. But the Broncbusters were right back in the national spotlight when they hired one of the all-time winningest coaches in NJCAA history, Tom Minnick, to replace him.

1 NATIONAL TITLE • 12 JAYHAWK CHAMPIONSHIPS • 25 BOWL APPEARANCES

TROPHY CASE

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PLENTY OF HARDWARE TO GO AROUND

Garden City football is filled with plenty of rich tradition. Look no further than the Perryman Athletic Complex, where a century’s worth of history is on full display.

In 2016, Garden City won the program’s only national championship. Nearly five decades earlier, the Broncbusters finished as the runner-up at the 1967 Sterling Silver Bowl in Sterling, KS. But the tallest trophy in the case is from 1997, where Jim Gush’s team was the national runner-up following a loss to Trinity Valley in the Red River Bowl.

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

JEREMY FAULK 2015

FRANK MURPHY 1997

CHRIS WINDSOR 1994

A SPECIAL GROUP

Frank Murphy’s case as the 1997 NJCAA Player of the year was pretty cut and dry. The sophomore ran for 1,370 yards and 20 touchdowns despite sitting out one game.

Jeremy Faulk came to Garden City with plenty of question marks. But in 2015, the freshman was the best in the nation, racking up 87 tackles, including 7.5 sacks.

Chris Windsor produced video-game numbers during the 1994 season, throwing for 2,252 yards and 24 touchdowns while tossing only six picks.

NJCAA HALL OF FAME

ENSHRINEMENT-SEVEN DECADES OF EXCELLENCE

In 2004, Chris Windsor entered some rather elite company. The former AllAmerican quarterback and National Player of the Year, was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame. What most people don’t know is that the year he won the nation’s highest honor, his team led the country in rushing, spearheaded by future NFL star Corey Dillon. He didn’t throw an interception through the first seven games and toughed out a vicious injury when he broke his jaw in the second quarter of the conference championship game vs. Hutchinson.

Jeff Leiker will go down as one of the best coaches in program history. Before he left to become a graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee in 1995, Leiker won 33 games in just four seasons. In 1994, Garden City went 10-1, with their only loss coming to Dixie State in the Dixie Rotary Bowl.

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INDUCTED 2008

JEFF LEIKER

INDUCTED 2010

INDUCTED 2004

CHRIS WINDSOR

BOB LARSON

TOM MINNICK

INDUCTED 2007

INDUCTED 2021

FRANK MURPHY

Garden City has a longstanding tradition of producing some of the best talent in the Junior College ranks. Since 1955, 49 Broncbuster players have been named NJCAA First-team All-Americans.

It’s no surprise that the program’s history is filled with all-time players. From Mike Hughes to Corey Dillon to Phil Loadholt and BJ Blount, there have been plenty of stalwarts roaming the field at Memorial Stadium and Broncbuster Stadium.

Don Bishop was the program’s first All-American in 1955. Running back Tony Pontillo was the school’s first firstteamer in 1959.

COREY DILLON NIGEL KILBY BJ BLUNT

ALL-AMERICANS BY DECADE

RAYMOND CUTTS

149 ALL-AMERICANS

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PRODUCING THE NATION’S BEST

Nick Marshall transferred to Garden City from Georgia in 2012 as a defensive back. But the strong-armed freshman immediately won the starting quarterback job, pushing Matt Miller’s offense to new heights. Marshall threw for a school-record 3,142 yards and 18 touchdowns. He was named a second-team All-American and Jayhawk Conference Player of the Year.

50 FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICANS

KEYLON KENNEDY

TRA MINTER

EUGENE SMITH

BUSTERS IN THE NFL

TAKING THEIR TALENT NEXT LEVEL

The rest of the nation has taken notice of the talent storm that has hit Garden City in recent years. In three of the last four seasons, the Broncbusters have had a player drafted. In 2018, former Garden City All-American Mike Hughes was taken with the 30th overall selection by the Minnesota Vikings. A year later, one-time Garden City defensive back Lonnie Johnson, who originally signed with the Broncbusters as a wide receiver, was taken in the second round by the Houston Texans with pick No. 54. Then, in 2020, former offensive lineman Arlington Hambright, was selected in the seventh round by the Chicago Bears.

LONNIE JOHNSON MIKE HUGHES COREY DILLON PHIL LOADHOLT

2nd Round-2019

Undrafted FA-2019

1st Round-2018

2nd Round-1997

2nd Round-2009

BJ BLUNT

Undrafted FA-2015

BUSTERS IN THE NFL

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2nd Round-1982

BRONCBUSTERS IN THE LEAGUE

Player

Demarcus Elliott

LaColby Tucker

Eric Alford

Zach Roth

Derrick Pope

Kay-Jay Harris

Korey Banks

Ashante Woodyard

C.J. Jones

Ben Gay

Cedrick Williams

Jabbar Threats

Dontrel Johnson

Derrick Clark

Alvin Bowen

Doyle McGraw

Hanik Milligan

Gerald Dixon

Tyson Thompson

Kevin Brooks

Linc Harden

Melvin Evans

Phillip Riley

Ahmad Childress

Curtis Ansel

Chaz Murphy

Rooney Artmore

Deone Horinek

Rodney Allen

Korey Jones

Demetrius Hill

Mike Friede

Rick Perry

Jeff Kelly

Corey Jenkins

Frank Murphy

Darnell McDonald

Yamon Figures

Kevin Bouie

Kelly Stouffer

Willie Joe Walker

Korey Jones

Gabe Nyenhuis

Marcus Pittman

Kenny Cook

Tyreek Hill

Arlington Hambright

Delshawn Phillips

BJ Blunt

Undrafted FA-2017

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Brian & Alicia Weber Scott & Judy Stewart

COACHES

BRONCBUSTERS ALL-TIME WINS LIST

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A PRETTY IMPRESSIVE COACHING FRATERNITY

Garden City has a long list of legendary coaches. Both Bob Larson and Jeff Leiker were inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame. Jeff Sims turned a 3-8 team in 2015 into an 11-0 National Champion in 2016. He left after four seasons, tied for the fourth most wins in program history (33-13). His swan song was the 2018 National Championship Game where the Broncbusters lost to No. 1 East Mississippi 10-9. Some of his predecessors include Brian McNeeley, who before his death in 2015, guided Garden City to a 43-22 record from 1986-1991, and Jim Gush, who left with the highest winning percentage in program history (.806). Meantime, Tom Minnick became the first Broncbuster Head Coach since Bob Larson in 1999 to win at least eight games in their first season.

X In 2019, Tom Minnick became the first coach since Bob Larson in 1999 to win at least eight games in their first season.

1 NATIONAL TITLE • 12 JAYHAWK CHAMPIONSHIPS • 25 BOWL APPEARANCES

TOM MINNICK

BOB LARSON BRIAN MCNEELEY GEORGE WALSTAD

JEFF LEIKER

GAMEDAY

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A JUNIOR COLLEGE ATMOSPHERE THAT’S UNMATCHED College football on Saturday afternoons in Garden City has become more of a national holiday. The Broncbusters rise back to national prominence coincided with a major bump in attendance. On Oct. 1, 2016 vs. Butler, the Broncbusters registered their first sellout in the new stadium. It has since become one of the best home-field advantages in the Jayhawk Conference.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

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THE PERRYMAN ATHLETIC COMPLEX

Originally called the physical education building, it was renamed the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex in 2005 after the longtime Athletic Director and legendary coach. Perryman died in April, 2018, leaving behind quite a legacy. The building originally opened in 1969.

During his near two decades of leadership, the football program won 75 percent of their games, winning six conference titles while qualifying for 13 bowl games including two National Championship tilts in 1997 and 2000. He retired in 2005 after 19 years.

In 1999, Perryman was inducted into the NJCAA Basketball Hall of Fame for a career that saw him win 400 games. He had coaching stops at South Plains, Northern Montana University and Dawson Community College.

THE BRONCBUSTER MURAL

In 2016, the Perryman Athletic Complex underwent a $565,000 renovation project. Part of that plan included an historical sports mural that features the history of Garden City Community College. Situated on the far right is former Broncbuster offensive lineman Phil Loadholt, who was a two-time, first-team All-American before he transferred to Oklahoma in 2006. He was taken in the second round of the 2009 draft by the Minnesota Vikings.

The original mural was designed by former Garden City graphic desiger Tiffany Heit. But the idea behind it belonged to assistant Athletic Director Colin Lamb. The production took two months before it debuted during the grand reopening of the Perryman Athletic Complex in March, 2016.

BUSTER STRENGTH

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM

The Perryman Athletic Complex houses a state-of-the art weight room. In 2015, Garden City became the first program in the Jayhawk Conference to hire a full-time strength and conditioning coach, bringing in Jason Zerbach. The impact was felt immediately.

Zerbach was an instrumental piece during Garden City’s 2016 National Championship run before he left in 2017. When Tom Minnick was hired in 2018, he brought in Josh Brewer to replace Zerbach. But he was hired away by Wyoming to be their Olympic Strength Coach. The program continues to be one of the strongest in the nation.

FOOTBALL OFFICES

BEHIND THE SCENES OF A PROGRAM AT WORK

Over the past seven years, the Garden City football offices have undergone a major face lift. When Jeff Sims first arrived in 2015, he immediately redesigned the space. After he left, first-year Head Coach Tom Minnick and the college continued the renovations. New carpet was installed in early 2019, and graphics are now visible on every wall. In the back right corner is where coaches breakdown film. Coach Minnick’s office is the last door on the left.

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RADIO & STREAMING

1 NATIONAL TITLE • 12 JAYHAWK CHAMPIONSHIPS • 25 BOWL APPEARANCES

BRONCBUSTER RADIO BROADCASTS

All Garden City radio broadcasts, home and away, with Cal Friedman calling the play-by-play, can be heard locally and exclusively in Garden City on 99.9 FM ESPN Radio. The station has been the flagship for the Broncbusters since 2015.

Garden City games can be heard on many different platforms. If you want to listen on your computer, you can log on to gobroncbusters.com, go to the football page and click on audio. You can also go directly to westernkansasnews.com/kwkr.

On your mobile device, you can download the free 999 ESPN app from the apple app store or Google play on Android. In addition, you can download the free TuneIn app and search for KWKR.

BRONCBUSTER VIDEO STREAMING

All football games are streamed on Buster Vision at gobroncbusters. com. Broncbuster Creative Director, Adam Shrimplin, begins his third year as the director of the new video streaming platform. The veteran creative, has spent more than a decade as a professional photographer, shooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and NASCAR. He has served as the Garden City Community College staff photographer for the previous four years. He is a graduate of Garden City Community College and has also worked as an adjunct professor for the school’s photography program.

Game Broadcasts

All broadcasts of Broncbuster football begin 30 minutes prior to kickoff with the pregame show. The segment includes interviews with both coaches, players and a game recap from the week before. The post-game report follows with full-game highlights, coaches and player interviews as well as a full-game recap.

Game Archives

All football games are archived. To listen to any past games, you can log on to gobroncbusters.com, go to the football page and click on audio at the end of each broadcast. You can also go directly to westernkansasnews.com/gccc-sports-streaming. All archived audio broadcasts are commercial free and can be listened to on your computer or mobile device.

About the broadcasters

Cal Friedman begins his first season as the voice of Garden City athletics.

Friedman graduated from the University of Miami (FL) in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.

He broadcasted over 120 games of NCAA athletics at WVUM 90.5 F.M. while at Miami. In addition, Friedman also interned as a play-by-play broadcaster in the Northwoods League, New England League, and Collegiate League of the Palm Beaches.

Cal Friedman

Play-by-Play

GARDEN CITY

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DIFFERENT LANGUAGES SPOKEN; ADDING TO THE CITY’S DIVERSITY

SQUARE MILES IS WHAT GC OCCUPIES IN SW KANSAS

SCHOOLS MAKE UP GC’S EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT

GARDEN CITY-HOME OF THE BRONCBUSTERS

Incorporated in 1883, Garden City occupies nearly 11 square miles in southwest Kansas and has a population of 31,000 people. Considered as the regional hub of western Kansas, Garden City’s economy is fueled by agriculture with several feedlots, fields and grain elevators throughout the county.

The region’s trade area has a population of more than 190,000 people. It’s home to Garden City Community College, the Lee Richardson Zoo, and one of the finest golf courses in the Sunflower State: Buffalo Dunes.

The original town site was laid out on the south half of section 18 by engineer Charles Van Trump. Charles Jesse Jones, later known as “Buffalo” Jones, arrived in Garden City for an antelope hunt in January, 1879. One of the streets by five-point on the west side of the city is named after him.

The main employers in Finney County are Tyson Fresh Meats, USD 457, St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City Community College, and

SPORTS FIGURES

Dayton Moore (‘87) General Manager for the Kansas City Royals. He began his career in 1994 as a professional scout for the Atlanta Braves. Before that, he was a star baseball player for the Broncbusters in the mid 80’s; then graduated from George Mason University.

Brent Venables (‘90) Defensive Coordinator at the University of Clemson. Before that, he was the defensive coordinator for Bob Stoops at Oklahoma. He was an All-American at Garden City, recording 276 career tackles. Venables transferred to Kansas State where he earned all Big-Eight honors in 1992.

Keith Smart (‘86) Assistant coach with the New York Knicks. He was also the Head Coach for the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. At Garden City, Smart was the Jayhawk Player of the Year. He transferred to Indiana, where he’s remembered for hitting the game-winning shot in the 1987 National Championship Game vs. Syracuse.

Gene Keady (‘56) After playing for two years for the Broncbusters, Keady began his coaching career at Beloit High School in 1959. From there, he spent nearly a decade at Hutchinson before landing his first Division I job as an assistant at Arkansas in 1975. But his big break came in 1980 when he began a 20-year stint as Purdue’s Head Coach. He was named Big Ten Coach of the year seven times. Keady was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2001.

Darvis Patton (‘88) is a two-time U.S. Champion in the 200-meter dash. He won a silver medal at the 2003 World Championships. He is a threetime Olympian. After graduating from Garden City in 1988, Patton earned a scholarship to TCU.

Mark Fox (‘89) was born in Garden City in January of 1969. He graduated from Garden City High School, and then played two years at Garden City Community College. He began his coaching career as an assistant at Washington in 1991. Three years later, he joined the Kansas State staff. But it wasn’t until 2004 that he got his major break, landing the Head Coaching job at Nevada. There, he won 123 games over seven seasons, leading the Wolf Pack to five postseason appearances. In 2019, Fox was hired as the new Head Coach at California University.

Darrin Hancock (‘92) At Garden City, he was considered one of the top Junior College recruits in the nation. He was a Parade Magazine AllAmerican and the 1991-1992 NJCAA Player of the Year. He transferred to the University of Kansas in 1992, and in 1993, played in the NCAA Final Four. He was taken in the second round of the 1994 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. He played for four different NBA teams (Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs).

Tyreek Hill (‘13) Hill was a two-sport athlete at Garden City, running track and playing football. After two seasons, he transferred to Oklahoma State, becoming one of the most electrifying return men in college football. But in 2014, he was dismissed from the program for off-the-field issues. In 2015, he landed at West Alabama, and after just one season there, declared for the NFL Draft. While many expected him to go undrafted, the Kansas City Chiefs surprised many, selecting him in the fifth round in 2016.

DAYTON MOORE BRENT VENABLES KEITH SMART GENE KEADY

DARVIS PATTON MARK FOX

DARRIN HANCOCK TYREEK HILL

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

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GETTING IT DONE IN THE CLASSROOM

While the Broncbusters have had tremendous success on the field (two conference titles and two appearances in the National Championship Game in the last three years), they’ve also made major strides in the classroom. Garden City has transferred 100 student-athletes to four-year schools since 2015.

During the Spring of 2019, defensive lineman Demarcus Elliott signed with Indiana, becoming the 52nd player to sign with an FBS/FCS program in the past four years.

TIMES SINCE 2015 HAVE HAD A GPA OF 2.7 OR HIGHER-3.17 SUMMER ‘16

PLAYERS HAVE TRANSFERRED TO 4-YEAR SCHOOLS SINCE 2015

PLAYERS HAVE SIGNED WITH POWER-5 SCHOOLS SINCE 2015

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LACOLBY TUCKER KRISHONN MERRIWEATHER

CLASS OF 2019

CLASS OF 2020

MIKE HUGHES

CLASS OF 2017

BJ BLUNT

In 2015, Garden City lost a program record seven straight games. But on Oct. 24, the Broncbusters changed the landscape of Junior College football when they knocked off No. 1 Butler; still considered one of the greatest upsets in NJCAA history. A little more than 12 months later, they were champs.

BY MIKE PILOSOF

ALL THE WAY HOME

IN THE TRENCHES

On Dec. 3, 2016, No. 1 Garden City and No. 2 Arizona Western squared off in one of the most heartpalpitating National Championship Games in history. And in the end, it was two Kansas kids making the play that secured the program’s first title.

Photography by Adam Shrimplin

JEFF SIMS MAY NEVER ADMIT IT, but the test of his coaching resolve may have come on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2015. Garden City was reeling a bit, coming off a last-second loss at home against Air Force Prep the week before. Now they were tasked with beating a team that had not won a game in more than two years.

“Unfortunately, the football season doesn’t wait for you,” Sims said. “You have to be ready to play.”

Despite facing a program riding a 20-game losing streak, Garden City’s fortunes went from bad to worse. Trailing by seven with less than two minutes to play, Brian Michalowski’s defense needed to make a play. Instead, former Garden City signee Bryce Gemmel, burned his former team, gashing them for a 63-yard score that put the game away.

“We should be embarrassed,” Sims said. “That’s what happens when you don’t take care of what you’re supposed to. We’re not a team yet.”

Garden City went on to lose their next three games, including a 49-14 rout at the hands of Hutchinson, dropping them to 1-7.

“It’s easy to get lost in records,” Sims said. “But until you get guys to buy in, there’s not much I can say that will fix this right now.”

That brings us to Oct. 24, 2015, the day when the Jayhawk Conference flipped on its’ heels. A night when a perennial power was brought to its knees.

The Butler Grizzlies not only were the darlings of the Jayhawk, but Troy Morrell and James Shibest made them into a true Junior College giant. The Grizzlies won five national championships from 1998-2008winning back-to-back titles twice. The program has claimed six crowns overall, which is

tied with Northeatern Oklahoma for the most all-time.

To that point of the season, the Broncbusters had inconsitent quarterback play, a young, unproven offensive line, and a defense that gave up three 100-yard rushers in a 35-point loss to the Blue Dragons. There was no reason to think that a Saturday night late in the season, in one of the most hostile environments in the conference, against the No. 1 team in the country, would prove to be anything more than a breeze for the heavily-favored Grizzlies.

Little did Butler Coach Tim Schaffner know, Sims was preparing to unleash a new weapon; one that would change the dynamic of the contest.

The smile on Sims’ face two days before the matchup, said it all. It was like a kid on Christmas. But at that point, he wouldn’t divulge his plan; instead, he let his facial expression do the talking.

48 hours later, Butler, and the rest of the home crowd, saw first hand what Sims and his staff had concocted. Jeremy Faulk, who later that season would be named the national defensive player of the year, started the

reign atop the conference.

“David knocks off goliath here in El Dorado,” radio voice Mike Pilosof shouted as the final seconds ticked off the clock. It was perhaps one of the biggest upsets in Junior College history. A 1-7 team, left for dead just seven days earlier following a 16-point road loss to Fort Scott, had waltzed into El Dorado and won a game against a team that had beaten them 20 straight times. It was also their first victory in Butler’s stadium in 16 years.

“These players did this,” Sims said. “I’m so proud of these guys. Everybody said we had no chance. Well guess what, our guys did it.”

The Broncbusters closed the season by winning two out of their final three games, taking top-10 Coffeyville down to the wire in the regular-season finale.

game at running back. The results were rather impactful, breathing life into a ground game that ranked dead last in the nation in yards per game.

The final numbers may not do Faulk justice. He carried the ball 12 times for just 33 yards. But his presence alone was enough-scoring one powerful touchdown in the first half while opening up the passing game for Todd Porter, who threw for 249 yards and two scores, one of which was a perfectly executed fade pattern to Jeff Thomas in the left corner of the end zone that put Garden City up 13-0.

With time winding down, and with Butler having moved the ball to the Garden City 10, Delshawn Phillips blindsided Grizzlies’ quarterback Justice Hansen. The sack ended the game. It also short circuited Butler’s

“I really wish the season wasn’t over,” Sims said. “We are just starting to get this thing rolling.”

Jeff Sims called it the best bus ride he’s ever taken. Considering it was 10 hours long, and that the air conditioning went out on the way, Garden City’s week-one victory over Ellsworth in Iowa Falls, IA was definitely a springboard.

“For one week at least, this was the best football team I’ve ever coached,” Sims said.

Tra Minter’s 155-yard, two-touchdown performance, coupled with a Broncbuster defense that limited the Panthers to just 49

“unforunately, the football season doesn’t wait for you. you have to be ready to play because it comes quick.”

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total yards, gave Garden City a massive turbo boost.

Seven days later, Garden City was back home, in a heavyweight tussle with Highland, who was one of only three teams to find themselves on the wrong end against the Broncbusters during a rebuilding 2015.

Garden City scored all 13 of their points in the first quarter; then held on for dear life.

Clinging to a six-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Broncbusters watched the Scotties march to the Garden City 11. But Faulk, already a folk hero from his antics as a running back in Garden City’s upset win over No. 1 Butler in 2015; added in with the fact that he was the reigning defensive player of the year, made the stop of the season. On fourth-and-2, he

THE BEGINNING

he became the star of the Netflix series Last Chance U.

Minus the lead-up, the actual game lacked any real drama.

The Broncbusters broke a 7-7 tie with Dwayne Lawson’s one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. It fueled a stretch of 18 straight points that put Garden City up 25-7. Meantime, the Pirates were held to just 173 total yards, and the Broncbusters forced four turnovers. So much for a juicy story.

“Things are really starting to come together,” Sims said. “These guys are buying in.”

Gowan’s Stadium has been a house of horrors for the Broncbusters over the past decade. So it was only natural that their was some trepidation going into their week-four matchup with No. 6 Hutchinson. In fact, entering 2016, Garden City had not won a game in Reno County since 2007.

Not only did the brown and gold end that streak, they did so without scoring an offensive touchdown.

Mike Hughes’ electrifying 83-yard punt return for a score; coupled with B.J. Blount’s 34-yard pick six and Luke Herring’s go-ahead, 25-yard field goal in the third quarter, pushed the Broncbusters over the top. But what made this win even more impressive was the fact that Josh Hager’s defense never wilted despite the Blue Dragons running 29 more plays (88-59).

fought off two blocks to tackle Highland running back Marquis Terry at the line of scrimmage for no gain. Game over. 2-0 start preserved.

“Our defense as a whole was tremendous,” Sims said.

While week three’s showdown with Independence featured more glitz than glamour, the Broncbusters were all business.

The headlines all week surrounded the tense relationship between Sims and his former offensive coordinator Jason Brown, who was let go a week before the start of the 2015 season. 12 months later, he landed the head job at Independence, trying to rebuild a Pirates team that was one of the worst Junior College programs in the country. Eventually,

Minter’s streak of three straight 100-yard rushing games ended (24 carries, 48 yards), but his impact was still strong. His 11-yard carry on third-and-10 late in the game, sealed the victory. And while Hutchinson coach Rion Rhoades was in disbelief, Sims’ team had slayed the Dragon, literally.

“Our defense was out of this world,” Sims said afterwards. “They just kept making plays.”

At 4-0 and ranked fifth in the polls, Garden City was riding high. But during their off week, quarterback and Virginia-Tech transfer Dwayne Lawson was caught out of the dorms after curfew. The result: a one-game suspension. Some thought it would be catastrophic.

“I called a meeting a couple of days before the Butler game,” Sims said. “I called Jayru (Campbell) and Peyton (Huslig) into my office. I told them, Jayru, we can put you in as the quarterback and be pretty good. But if we put

(Above) Running back, Tra Minter, jets for the end zone in 2016 vs. Highland. (Left to right) The Broncbuster defense , led by linebacker Myles Matthews, swarm Butler tailback Kevon Abrams in 2015. Next, is Jeremy Faulk blasting up the middle for a first-half touchdown. And finally, Todd Porter sets up the offense.

you in as the quarterback and be pretty good. But if we put you at receiver and Peyton at quarterback, we can be great.”

Campbell, who had endured his own topsyturvy path to Garden City that at one point had him committed to Michigan State as a freshman in high school, didn’t even blink. He agreed to the position change.

The rest is history.

Huslig absolutely dazzled in his first collegiate start. Nearly a year removed from guiding Andover Central to the state championship game his senior season, he was the guy leading the nation’s fifth-ranked squad.

The true freshman completed 21-of-30 passes for 311 yards and four touchdowns, Daniel Davis caught five balls for 100 and two scores, and the defense picked off Grizzlies’ starting quarterback David Isreal three times in a 43-0 rout. It was the Broncbusters first shutout victory over Butler since 1991. It was also the first time in 276 games that the Grizzlies failed to score a single point.

“Honestly, I was pretty nervous,” Huslig admitted. “But I go into every practice thinking that I will be the starter.”

Huslig no longer had to think about it. He was entrenched as the starter the rest of the way, the same guy who had limited options coming out of high school. The same player who was passed over for guys like Derby’s Brady Rust. It was his show; his time to take over.

For his efforts, Huslig was named the Jayhawk Conference Player of the Week. A few days after that, he threw for 180 yards and a touchdown in a 39-13 demolition of Coffeyville, the same stadium where the Broncbusters had suffered a humiliating 84-21 loss to close the 2014 season.

“We probably could have done the same thing to them,” Sims said. “But for what purpose? Our goals are bigger than beating Coffeyville.”

The win moved Garden City to 6-0 for the first time in 16 years and pushed them to No. 2 in the polls. But there were still plenty of question marks, especially with a trip to Council Bluffs looming on the horizon.

Since their inception in 2012, Iowa Western’s football program has been a powerhouse. In 2013, they knocked off Butler in the National Championship. A year later, the Reivers lost

RUN TO THE TITLE

(Above) Trailing 14-13 midway through the third quarter vs. Hutchinson, Luke Herring drilled a 25-yard field goal to put the Broncbusters on top for good. Garden City eventually held on for a dramatic, 16-14 victory over the Blue Dragons, their first at Gowan’s Stadium since 2007.

the big game to Buddy Stephens and East Mississippi. That was the same season where they ripped right through Garden City in week five, 45-3. Although, that contest is more infamously known for what happened afterwards. When the custodial staff was cleaning up, they noticed a message on a dryerase board inside the visiting locker room. The players and coaches had purposely left a prediction of the final score. It read: beat Garden City 50-0.

The 2016 version of the Reivers was not the same team that demoralized the Broncbusters two years earlier. After nearly knocking off Arizona Western in the opening week of the season, Iowa Western suffered through a stretch of significant injuries, including their top two quarterbacks.

But the Reivers were still formidable, bringing in the nation’s 11th-ranked defense. And it showed as they held Garden City scoreless in the first half, taking a 3-0 lead into the break.

The second half was a different story. Huslig delivered a 17-yard strike to Ben Phillips for a touchdown in the third quarter followed by Gabe Luyanda’s 20-yard interception return for a score that flipped the game. And after Iowa Western sliced Garden City’s lead to four in the fourth, Minter had the answer, scoring on a counter play from eight yards out to stretch the advantage to 11. Later in the quarter, Rashaun Croney punctuated the victory with a pick six, sending the Broncbusters back to Garden City with a 7-0 mark. The win also moved the brown and gold to the top of the polls for the first time since 2000.

“Our guys are winning in a lot of different areas,” Sims said.

When Bob Larson’s Broncbusters beat Coffeyville 20-7 at the end of the 2000 regular season, Garden City was crowned Jayhawk Conference champions. A few weeks later, they took down Butler in an epic four-overtime thriller in the

(Top Right) Peyton Huslig eludes the Iowa Western defense. (Top left) The Broncbusters destroyed Butler, 43-0, their first shutout over the Grizzlies since 1991.

region title game. They finished the year as the National runner-up after falling to Glendale 13-10 in the Valley of the Sun Bowl.

In a sense, it was the end of an era; one in which Garden City showed out as one of the best Junior College programs in the country. Larson coached for four more seasons before retiring in 2004, but it would be nearly two decades before the Broncbusters arrived back on the scene.

The week before the 2016 season opener, Garden City hosted Dodge City in a scrimmage. It was a game where the Broncbusters suffered a significant injury on the offensive line when they lost freshman, and Garden City native Edgar Guzman to a season-ending knee injury.

The game also gave fans their first

glimpse at a team that some thought may win six or seven games if things fell their way.

In the end, the Broncbusters showed plenty of progress, with Sims turning to the media that was hunkered in along the sidelines and shouting out: “that’s what a Junior College program is supposed to look like.”

Nearly two months later, the two teams met again. But there was much more at stake for Garden City this time around than back in August. A win would give the Broncbusters their first conference championship since 2000. It would also provide a gateway to the National Championship Game.

Garden City never hesitated, landing one body blow after the other. On their first play from scrimmage, Huslig hit Harley Hazlett for an 82-yard gain. Linebacker Gary Johnson tripped him up at the 2-yard line, temporarily delaying the inevitable. That happened on the next play, when Minter blasted in from two yards out.

Moments later, Rashaun Croney picked off Conquistadors’ quarterback Caden Walters and returned it for a touchdown. Then, in the second quarter, Huslig connected with Daniel Davis for an eight-yard touchdown, pushing the Broncbusters out to a 21-0 halftime advantage.

Minter added his second rushing touchdown of the game in the third quarter, and Lawson sprinted in from 10 yards out, cementing Garden City as the 2016 Jayhawk Conference Champions.

“We worked so hard,” linebacker Alex Figueroa said. “We’ve progressed so much through the season.”

It was a far cry from where the program was sitting just 12 months earlier, looking up from the bottom of the standings. Figueroa can attest to that. After transferring from Miami, the sophomore broke his foot in the first game of the season vs. Highland. He was granted a medical redshirt.

“This is all about the players,” Sims said. “This is

their championship.”

With one goal out of the way, the Broncbusters finished off the season with blowout wins over Iowa Central and Fort Scott, punching their ticket to the National Championship Game.

During the Championship Game, Broncbuster fans nationwide were treated to a major dose of déjà vu.

Nearly 16 years ago to the day, Garden City quarterback Corey Jenkins, with the Broncbusters trailing Glendale 13-7 with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter of the national championship game, was driving his team down the field for the gamewinning touchdown. Once the Broncbusters reached the Gauchos 25, disaster struck. Glendale linebacker Tim Patrick intercepted Jenkins deflected pass, dashing the brown and gold’s title hopes.

“It’s one of those moments you never want to remember,” said Garden City High School athletic director Drew Thon, who was a starting linebacker on that 2000 squad.

Fast forward to 2016, and that same scenario played out again. But this time, Garden City quarterback Peyton Huslig finished what Jenkins started nearly two decades earlier.

Huslig capped off a wild final minute with a one-yard touchdown pass to Harley Hazlett with 30 seconds remaining; Bryan Blount intercepted a desperation heave by Emmanuel Gant in the final seconds, and Garden City captured the program’s first national title with a 25-22, heart-stopping victory in the El Toro Bowl at Memorial Stadium.

“I can’t even put it into words,” Huslig said. “This is why we came here. We did it.”

Huslig’s late-game heroics overshadowed another dazzling performance by Garden City’s defense. But their lack of depth on that side of the ball, nearly cost them in a fourth quarter for the ages.

Leading 19-14 with 12 minutes to go, Arizona Western (11-1, 8-0) began slicing their way through Garden City’s defensive front; a wall that seemed impenetrable for most of the afternoon. Tre Rodriguez’s 44-yard dash gave the Matadors a first down at the Broncbusters 33. It was the longest run allowed all season by Josh Hager’s defense.

“We were gassed,” Sims said. “And they were gashing us.”

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“HONESTLY, I WAS PRETTY NERVOUS. BUT I GO INTO PRACTICE ALL THE TIME THINKING THAT I’M GOING TO BE THE STARTER.”

Greg Bell continued the assault on the very next play, sprinting 14 yards to the Garden City 19. Moments later, Gant connected with tight end Jeremy Patton, who fought off two defenders to reach the end zone from eight yards out, giving the Matadors a 20-19 advantage.

“You just have to keep playing each play,” Garden City Head Coach Jeff Sims said afterwards. “We never put our heads down.”

Gant pushed the lead to three when he hit David Lucero in the middle of the end zone for the two-point conversion, putting Arizona Western up 22-19 with 10:07 to play in the game.

“I still felt like we had a chance,” Huslig said. “We just needed to keep going.”

The Broncbusters chances for hoisting the trophy began to slip away late in the fourth.

With 6:22 left, the Matadors began a timeconsuming march that ate up more than five minutes of the fourth-quarter clock. Arizona Western converted two third downs on the drive; none bigger than a third-and-11 at their own 38. Gant dropped back and rolled right. Just as he released the ball, Broncbusters linebacker Alex Figueroa drilled the sophomore quarterback. But the linedrive pass was a thing of beauty, hitting star receiver Steffon McKnight right in the chest for a 22-yard gain to the Garden City 40.

“You have to hand it to him (Gant); that was a heck of a throw,” Sims said. “We got there, and he still put that on the money.”

Then, facing a third-and-3 at the Garden City 33, it was Rodriguez finding first-down yardage to the Broncbuster 20.

“We couldn’t stop them at that point,” Sims said.

Things seemed even more dire when Rodriguez found a crease up the middle on the next play for 17 yards. Only Mike Hughes’ outstretched arms kept the Florida-Atlantic transfer from waltzing into the end zone.

“Our guys never gave up on plays,” Sims said. “That’s why I always tell them to just play the play. Each play will take care of itself.”

Rodriguez carried the ball three straight times inside the 3-yard line and gained a total of one yard. Now it was fourth-and-goal from the 2 with 1:30 to play and decision time for Arizona Western Head Coach Tom Minnick: keep the offense on the field and go for the kill, or play it safe and kick the field goal.

“I totally agree with Coach Minnick’s decision,” Sims said. “We would have done the same thing.”

Minnick rolled the dice and went for it. It was an odd call; especially against one of the nation’s top defenses: a playaction, naked bootleg that never fooled Blunt and Rayshawn Wilborn, who combined to rip down Gant behind the line of scrimmage for a 13-yard loss.

Ironically that same play worked for a touchdown earlier in the season vs. Mesa. Against Garden City, the Broncbusters were licking their chops.

“We gave ourselves a chance at the end,” Huslig said.

That was the tiny little sliver that the true freshman needed to spark the fire. And it setup one of the most dramatic finishes in NJCAA history.

With no timeouts; 1:20 showing on the clock and 85 yards from the go-ahead score, the brown and gold needed a miracle. And after back-to-back incompletions put Garden City into a third-and-long situation, it wasn’t looking promising.

“We just needed to get a first down,” Huslig explained. “I just stayed within myself.”

The freshman calmly gathered himself and delivered a strike to to Daniel Davis for 12 yards. Then it was Huslig to Davis again for eight.

“I just took what the defense gave me,” Huslig added. “I didn’t want to force anything.”

On the very next play, Huslig lobbed a majestic rainbow down the right sideline that Ben Phillips snagged out of the air. The sophomore receiver sprinted 51 yards to the Arizona Western 14 before Jekyren Miles shoved him out of bounds.

“we just beat a team with 90 dudes; it was like an all-star team. it was all part of the process, and these guys are all champs.”

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For Miles, his nightmare was just beginning.

Back-to-back pass interference penalties in the end zone-one on Miles; the other on Keisean Nixon, put the ball at the 1-yard line with 37 seconds. Then the play that will live in Garden City Community College lore.

On first-and-goal, Huslig launched a fade into the back-left corner of the end zone that Hazlett plucked out of the heavens; snaring it away from Miles, and giving Garden City the lead back 25-22 with 30 seconds remaining.

“It was a three-person progression,” Huslig said of the play. “I didn’t have a lot of time because they were sending a lot of people. But Harley has been telling me all year to trust him. So I did, and it worked out.”

The celebration was nearly doused when Huslig fumbled the ball on the two-point conversion.

But the Matadors failed to recover, keeping it a threepoint game.

“I made a mistake on that call,” Sims said.

Any chance of an Arizona Western comeback was quickly put to rest when Blount intercepted Gant’s wobbly second-down pass with seven seconds remaining, completing the greatest, single-season turnaround in NJCAA history.

“I feel bad for Arizona Western,” Sims said. “I know what that feeling is like. They’re a great football team. They played well enough to win.”

The Matadors’ misfortunes were compounded by a sluggish start, gaining only 20 yards in the first quarter as Garden City (11-0, 7-0) built a 13-0 lead on

AN ICONIC MOMENT

(Above) Mike Hughes came to Garden City after a brief stint at North Carolina. And by the time his lone season in brown and gold ended, he cemented himself as one of the best players in program history. His dive for the end zone at the end of the second quarter vs. Arizona Western, will live on forever.

Huslig’s spectacular 85-yard touchdown run on the Broncbusters third offensive possession and Malcom Howard’s fumble recovery in the end zone in the second quarter.

“Malcom Howard is an unbelievable player for us and an unbelievable person,” Sims said. “He’s a national champion on and off the field.

Howard’s fumble recovery in the end zone in the second quarter came following a decision by Minnick that will be second guessed for all eternity. Going into the wind, Arizona Western was staring at a fourth-and-1 from their own 10. Minnick dropped Gant back into the end zone to punt. But the second-year starter took the snap and acted as if he was going to throw the ball. Howard wrapped both arms around him; knocking the ball free before recovering it for a touchdown.

“If I told him (Howard) three years ago that he would make two plays like that to win us a national championship, he would have looked at me like I was crazy,” Sims said.

Howard’s other contribution came on the third play of the final stanza when he blocked Gant’s punt, giving Garden City the ball at the Arizona Western 22.

But the Matadors had no plans of going quietly. Instead they used a questionable roughing the kicker penalty in the second quarter to extend a drive. Then on secondand-10 from the Broncbuster 14, Gant hit Dominick Anderson on a slant for a touchdown that pulled Arizona Western to within six.

The game appeared to be getting away from Garden City the next time they had the ball when Miles returned Huslig’s fumble 10 yards for a touchdown and 14-13 Matador advantage.

On the ensuing kickoff, Mike Hughes nearly turned it back over to Arizona Western when he flat out dropped Brady Viles end-overend boot. But the Broncbusters recovered, dodging a major bullet.

“That second quarter could have gotten away from us,” Sims said. “But it never did.”

Garden City settled down, and Huslig hit Hughes for a 32-yard touchdown pass in the final minute of the first half to give the Broncbusters a 19-14 lead. It was only second time all year that the Matadors trailed at half.

Huslig was named the most valuable offensive player, completing 13-of-22 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns while running for 112 and a score. Tra Minter, the nation’s second leading rusher was held to just 24 yards on 19 carries. Davis had five catches for 36 yards; Campbell added three for 38 and Hazlett had two for 22 and a touchdown. Jeremy Faulk was named defensive MVP with four tackles and a quarterback sack.

THE RING CEREMONY

the National Championship Game, receiving their jewelery during the Broncbuster Ring Ceremony.

Pictured above is defensive back Mike Hughes (middle), linebacker Rayshawn Wilborn (right) and redshirt defensive back Warren Saba (left). Hughes eventually transferred to Central Florida in August before being drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings in 2018. Wilborn signed with Ball State in 2017 and started 12 games in 2018. Saba, who sat out the 2016 season, started on the 2017 team that finished 8-4. He transferred to East Carolina, where he played in all 12 games during the 2018 season.

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History is something that Tom Minnick is used to making. When Arizona Western decided to dissolve its football program following the 2018 season, Minnick was the most coveted coaching free agent in the history of Junior College football.

“As soon as we knew Coach (Jeff) Sims was leaving, we knew who we wanted,” Vice President for Student Services and Athletics Colin Lamb said. “It was just a matter of making it work.”

Truth be told, Minnick had plenty of suitors. But he was instantly drawn to Garden City, a program he personally watched go from rebuild to Jayhawk Conference giant in the matter of one season.

“I know exactly what I’m taking over,” Minnick said during his introductory press conference in Dec. 2018.

Minnick’s bravado wasn’t cocky; it was on point. Yes, he was taking over for Sims, the same coach that lifted Garden City from the cellar all the way to the program’s first national title in 2016. But he was in familiar territory.

During his first season, Garden City was right in the National Championship mix, winning eight games and finshing second in the Jayhawk. Then, during an abbreviated spring campaign, Minnick guided the Broncbusters to secondplace in the conference again, going 7-1. They added an eight-win campaign in 2021, finishing in the top 20 for a 6th straight season.

When Minnick arrived in Yuma, AZ in 2008, he inherited a program that had not been to a bowl game in 40 years. And after a 6-5 campaign in his first season, the Fort Wayne, IN. native made it a tradition to go bowling in December. In fact, he guided the Matadors to 10 straight bowl game appearances. In just his fourth season, Arizona Western played East

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Mississippi in the National Championship, a game in which they nearly dug out of a 27-0 hole against NJCAA record-breaking quarterback Bo Wallace.

“I’m not scared to take over for a successful coach,” Minnick said. “That’s the nature of this business. But we have a proven track record of success in a similar situation.”

Minnick’s arrival in southwest Arizona coincided with the program’s greatest stretch of dominance since NJCAA Hall of Famer Ray Butcher led the Matadors to the 1972 National Championship.

With Minnick at the helm, Arizona Western won 10 or more games four times, played in three national title games, and finished in the top 20 in eight out of his 11 seasons there. Twice, he guided the Matadors to 11win campaigns, including the 2016 squad, who came within seconds of claiming the school’s second National Championship.

“Garden City is on the map,” Minnick said. “Our job is to continue the success that Coach Sims established here. I have all the confidence in the world that we can do that.”

Minnick’s coaching pedigree is well documented. After his playing career ended in 1991, he joined forces with another NJCAA legend-Bob MacDougall at the College of DuPage, the same coach and school that Minnick played for as a star quarterback.

It was in Chicago where the coaching foundation was set. DuPage played in a bowl game every year that

GAME/SEASON NOTES

Coffee Bowl (Beat Navarro, 53-34)

Toro Bowl (Lost to No. 6 Lackawanna 17-10...Coached (3) first-team all-conference players and four All-Region

National Championship Game (Lost to No. 1 East Missisippi 31-28)...Coached QB Bryce Perkins; now at Virginia

National Championship Game (Lost to No. 1 Garden City 25-22)...Coached NDPOY Patrick Macon

Toro Bowl (Beat College of DuPage 14-5...Coached 2nd-team All-American RB Darrell Monroe (1,009 rush yards)

Toro Bowl (Beat Central Lakes 38-14)...Suffered only loss in week 3 to Snow 24-7; won 9 straight to close the year

2013 Arizona Western 2-10

2012 Arizona Western

2011 Arizona Western 11-1

2010 Arizona Western 10-2

El Toro Bowl (Lost to New Mexico Military 32-16)...Forfeited five games because of transfer waivers

El Toro Bowl (Beat Nassau 42-37)...Dropped one-point contest to Glendale and season-finale to Snow

National Championship (Lost to East Mississippi 55-47)...Trailed 27-0 to the Lions before nearly pulling off comeback

Heart of Texas Bowl (Lost to Blinn 31-27)...Reggie Bullock led the nation in rushing (1,830 yards)-NPOY

2009 Arizona Western 9-2 9-0 Mississippi Bowl (Los to East Mississippi 27-24)...Reggie Bullock finished 2nd in the nation in rushing (1,417 yards)

2008 Arizona Western 6-5 5-4 Started the season 1-2 before rebounding to win 5 ouf of their final 8 games

2007 Joliet 10-2 Graphic Edge Bowl (Beat North Iowa Area 28-21) 2006 Joliet

Graphic Edge Bowl (Lost to Iowa Central 30-19)

Minnick was there, finishing as the No. 2 team in the nation in 1993 and 1995. In 1994, they went 11-0 and were crowned Midwest Bowl Champions.

Minnick eventually followed MacDougall to Joliet, where in 2002, they became the first non-scholarship program in the history of the NJCAA to win the overall National Championship. The year before, DuPage was crowed the best non-scholarship team in the land. When MacDougall retired following the 2005 season, Minnick replaced his mentor, winning 10 games in 2007 and pushing his team past Iowa Area Community College in the Graphic Edge Bowl. He was named Region IV Coach of the Year at season’s end.

Minnick’s’ time at Joliet ended following

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the 2007 season, when he took the head job at Arizona Western. Four years later, Joliet dropped the program completely, ending one of the most dominating eras of football in region history.

During his head coaching stops, Minnick has tutored some of the top players in the country, including safety Bryce Beekman and defensive back Elijah Blades, two stalwarts at Arizona Western last year who signed with Washington State and Texas A&M respectively. His 2017 team produced Bryce Perkins, now the starting quarterback at Virginia. His runner-up squad from 2016 was led by National Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Macon, who inked with Oklahoma State before he transferred to South Florida. Also on that team was four-star tight end Jeremy Patton, who burned the

Broncbusters for a touchdown during the National Championship Game. He had offers from several Power-5 schools before landing at Arkansas.

In 2009 and again in 2010, Minnick coached one of the nation’s best backs in Reggie Bullock, who went onto play at East Carolina. In 2011, he mentored another dazzling running back in Damien Williams, who played at Oklahoma and spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2012, Randy Gregory spent one season at Arizona Western; transferred to Nebraska; then was taken in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

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Chenelle Jones begins his second season as defensive coordinator at Garden City Community College.

Jones was recently inducted into the Richmond Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame on January 20, 2018. As a Huguenot High School student-athlete, Chenelle was named the Richmond Quarterback Club's 1990 Player of the Year. He continued his education at Western New Mexico University. There he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. During his time at WNMU, Jones was an AllAmerican Defensive Back and National DII Statistical Champion (Interceptions).

In 2003, Jones's next destination was Western New Mexico University. He returned to Silver City and WNMU as the Asst. Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator for the Mustang football program. He coached the Mustang’s defense to the top of the RMAC (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) defensive statistical categories. In 2007, he was given an opportunity to serve as the Head Football Coach at Safford High School in Safford, AZ. He led the Bulldog’s football program for two seasons (2007-08). In 2008, he finished the season ranked 8th in the state coaching the only 3A player in Arizona to sign a Division I football scholarship.

Hometown Richmond, VA.

High School Huguenot

College ............................... Western New Mexico

Family Wife: Laura romero-Jones

Kids: Jalen Jones

Adian Romero

Anais Jones

Ahmad Jones

2022-Present: Garden City

Defensive Coordinator

2018-2022: Mesa Community College

Assistant Athletic Director

2013-2018: Mesa Community College

Assistant Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator

2008-2012: Eastern Arizona

Defensive Coordinator

2006-2008: Safford High School

Head Coach

2002-2006: Western New Mexico

Assistant Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator

1999-2002: Arizona Western

Assistant Head Coach, Defensive Backs

1996-1999: Dodge City

Defensive Backs Coach

Jones has coached over twenty-three years at the college level and four years at the high school level. He began his career at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas. During that time, he coached and mentored some of the top defensive backs in the Jayhawk Community College Conference. Following his time in Kansas, Jones was asked to serve as the Assistant Head Coach / Recruiting Coordinator at Arizona Western College in Yuma, AZ. Chenelle coached three seasons at AWC and helped revive a program that was previously known for its winning tradition. Within a year, the Matadors football program was back to winning and finished ranked 9th in the final NJCAA football poll (2000).

The next stop was Eastern Arizona College and another opportunity to build a winning program. During his stint at EAC, Jones recruited and coached some of the top football players in the country. While at EAC, he coached in the Salt City Bowl and The Top of the Mountain Bowl. Coach Jones moved to Mesa Community College in 2013 as the Asst. Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Recruiting Coordinator. During his most recent college tenure, MCC has participated in the WSFL Championship Game (2015), 3 NJCAA Bowl Games (2013, 2016, 2017) and finished ranked 5th in the final NJCAA football poll (2016). Since the end of the WSFL (Western States Football League) in 2018, Chenelle has served in Athletic Administration at MCC while volunteering his expertise at Mesa area high schools.

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COACHING HISTORY

THE JONES FAMILY

Hometown Tolleson, AZ

High School Tolleson (1992) College Arizona State (2000)

Family Wife: Regina

Daughter: Chloe

Son: Brett

RYAN FELKER

Ryan Felker begins his third season as the offensive coordinator at Garden City Community College.

Felker comes to Garden City after spending the past two seasons as the Head Coach and offensive coordinator at Gila River College in Gilbert, AZ. There, he led the River Hawks to a 6-0 mark in 2020 and a conference title while being named coach of the year. His team went 8-1 in 2019.

With 21 years of experience as a high school and collegiate coach, he previously spent seven seasons as the head coach at Mesa Community College (AZ) where he established a program that was one of the best in the country. He led the Thunderbirds to a 41-32 record, including four bowl appearances, the most noteworthy of which was a victory in 2016 over 10-0 Lackawanna (PA) College 48-42 in doubleovertime to capture the Valley of the Sun Bowl title. Mesa was a regular fixture among the NJCAA polls during his tenure and finished fifth in 2016.

2021-Present: Garden City

Offensive Coordinator

2019-2021: Gila River College

Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/ quarterbacks/

2012-2018: Mesa Community College

Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/ quarterbacks

2010-2011: Scottsdale Community College

Defensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator

2008-2010: Eastern Arizona College

Co-Defensive Coordinator

2008-2010: Thatcher High School

Head Baseball Coach

2002-2008: Desert Edge High School

Head Football Coach

2001-2002: Millennium High School

Assistant football coach/Assistant baseball coach/Assistant boys basketball coach

2000-2001: Sunnyslope High School

Assistant football coach/Assistant baseball coach

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Felker takes great pride in social coordination and community service. While at Mesa, he worked to develop an elementary school reading program as well as Mesa’s annual “Friday Night Lights” with the City of Mesa Youth Sports. During the 2015-2016 school year Mesa’s football program was presented with the “Team Community Service” award. In his career, Felker has been a coordinator at the collegiate level on both offense and defense, coaching DB’s and QB’s. He has coached 20 players

THE FELKER FAMILY

to NFL opportunities, including 2015 first-round NFL Draft pick Damarious Randall. 21 others have made AAF, Canadian Football League and Arena Football League rosters. During his time at Mesa, Felker coached the 2016 National Offensive Player of the year, QB Rathen Ricedorff, as well as 21 All-Americans, 126 players that have moved on to Division I schools and 232 have moved on to fouryear institutions overall.

Before joining Mesa, Felker coached at Scottsdale Community College, holding the positions of defensive coordinator and DB coach in 2011, as well as recruiting coordinator, in 2010.

Previously, he served at Eastern Arizona College for two years as co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. He also recruited Arizona for the Gila Monsters.

In 2009 his EAC defense finished second in the nation statistically. Cornerback Prince Ryans earned first team All-American, All-Region and All-Conference honors and was the Western States Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

In 2008 both of his starting cornerbacks received All-WSFL recognition with Jamaine Olson, receiving a full scholarship at Utah State.

Prior to coaching in college, Felker coached high school for eight years, the last six as a head coach.

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COACHING HISTORY

ASSISTANT COACHES

150 ALL-AMERICANS • 3 RUNNER-UP FINISHES • 3 NJCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

JUMANNE ROBERTSON

DEFENSIVE BACKS • SECOND SEASON

Jumanne Robertson is in his second season asthe defensive backs coach for Garden City Community College.

He comes to Garden City after three years at Utah State where he served as alumni relations coordinator and defensive analyst. Before that, he worked as a defensive analyst working with the secondary in 2021 and a defensive graduate assistant in 2020.

Union High School in Cottonwood, Arizona, where he also worked as a computer education teacher.

Prior to Mingus Union HS, Robertson served as the defensive backs coach for three seasons at Mesa (Arizona) Community College, helping send eight players to Division I programs.Alouettes.

Hometown Phoenix, AZ

High School Deer Valley College Utah State

Family: Sons: Kai and Kasen

2022-Present: Garden City

Defensive Backs

2019-21: Utah State

Secondary Coach

2018--19: Mingus Union High School

Defensive Coordinatory

2015-2019: Mesa Community College

Defensive Backs Coach

2014-16: Boulder Creek High School

Co-Defensive Coordinatory & DB Coach

In 2021, Utah State had its best season in school history as it tied the school record with 11 wins (113), won its first-ever Mountain West Championship with a 46-13 road win at No. 19 San Diego State, posted a 24-13 win against Oregon State in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl and finished the year ranked 24th in the nation.

Utah State’s defense finished tied for second in the nation with 114.0 tackles for loss, which is also tied for the second-most in school history. And, USU limited its opponents to just 22 touchdowns on 51 trips into the red zone (.431), which ranked 10th nationally.

Additionally, Utah State’s defense ranked fourth in the nation in fourth down conversion percentage (.250), eighth with 11 forced fumbles and 27th in third down conversion percentage (.346).

Robertson came to USU after spending the 2019 season as the defensive coordinator at Mingus

THE ROBERTSON FAMILY

The native of Phoenix, Arizona, spent the 2014 and 2015 seasons at Boulder Creek High School in Anthem, Arizona, as the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. In 2014, the Jaguars captured the conference championship.

Robertson participated in an NFL mini camp for the Carolina Panthers and played defensive back for the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League following his USU career, where he graduated with an interdisciplinary studies degree in sociology and physical education in 2012.

A two-year letterwinner at defensive back for the Aggies, Robertson played in 24 games, recording 56 tackles and 15 pass breakups. He helped lead Utah State to an 11-2 record as a senior in 2012, including capturing its first outright league championship since 1936. USU also won just its second-ever bowl game that season with a 41-15 victory against Toledo in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

Robertson has a 10-year-old son named Kai and a 2 year old son named Kasen.

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COACHING HISTORY

COACHING HISTORY

2020-2022: Ottawa University Arizona

Defensive line

2019: Texas A&M Kingsville

Defensive line

2017-2018: Mesa Community College

Defensive line

2015-2016: Belhaven University

Defensive line

ASSISTANT COACHES

FLETCHER JONES

DEFENSIVE LINE • FIRST SEASON

Fletcher Jones is excited to return to a staff that he has either previously worked with or coached against in the WSFL conference, and determined to return to a position of having the best Defensive Line in the Country at Garden City Community College.

Born & Raised in Corpus Christi, TX. Mother: Melissa Nelson ; Father: Donald Jones

Education

Graduate of Taft High School McMurry University: Double Majored in Sociology and History. Graduated 2015 Masters in Business Administration “MBA”. Grad 2017

Played all 4 years with 3 year as a starter at DE/ OLB - McMurry University in Abilene, TX. Lone Star Conference NCAA Div. II. Was Coached and Mentored by Coach Hal Mumme, Innovator of the Air Raid Offense and under Defensive Coordinator Joe Lee Dunn: Creator of the 3-3-5 Defense.

Professional:

9 Years as being a Defensive Line Coach in the Collegiate Ranks.

’15-’16 Offered first opportunity as a Defensive Line Coach under Hal Mumme at Belhaven University (NAIA) in Jackson. MS for two seasons.

’17 – ’18 From there was where he first linked up with the staff that he now knows here at GCCC when he was hired as Defensive Line Coach at one of the top JUCOs in the Country at the time in Mesa Community College. Where he served under Head Coach Ryan Felker and Defensive Coordinator Chenelle Jones.

At MCC in two season both ranked top 10 & top 20 nationally, Recruited and Developed one of the top Defensive Lines statistically in the country. Led by the #1 Ranked NJCAA Defensive End: Soni Fonua (LSU). In his two seasons at MCC he aided over 20+ Athletes to NCAA Div. 1 FBS, FCS, & Div 2 Scholarship Opportunities.

’19 Defensive Line Coach at NCAA Div II Texas A&M Kingsville under Head Coach Darren Wilkinson

’20-’22 Defensive Line Coach – Ottawa University Arizona “OUAZ” under Head Coach: Mike Nesbitt and Def. Coordinators: Mike Bethea (DC Nevada) & Jerry

Dominguez

While at OUAZ he contributed in winning the Conference all 3 seasons with Playoff appearances. His Defensive Line finished in the top 5 statistically 2 of the 3 seasons. With multiple All-Americans and in Fall ’22 finished ranked as the #2 ranked DL in the country in 9 games tallied a total of 48 Sacks and 60+ TFLs.

Hometown ............................... Corpus Christi, TX High School Taft High School College McMurry University

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ASSISTANT COACHES

150 ALL-AMERICANS • 3 RUNNER-UP FINISHES • 3 NJCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

RAFE MAUGHAN

OFFENSIVE LINE • FIRST SEASON

Rafe Maughan has over 19 years of coaching experience at the College and High School level that includes time as a Head Coach Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach. Maughan has helped recruit and mentor 32 Offensive lineman who have advanced to the division 1 FBS Level. Throughout the years he has produced 20 all conference performers, 3 AllAmericans and 1 offensive MVP at the Junior College level. He was also instrumental in developing the nations number 1 JUCO Recruit and future first round draft pick to the Denver Broncos Garret Bolles. At the high school level Maughan coached and developed 25 All-State players and appeared in 2 state championship games.

Maughan has four children; Dailee , Mya, Mack, Mase

Hometown Ogden, UT College United States Sports Academy

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2022-Present:

VAUGHN VAN DAME

WIDE RECEIVERS COACH/STRENGTH COACH • SECOND SEASON

Vaughn Van Dame begins his secind year as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Garden City Community College.

Van Dame has over five years of experience in Strength and Conditioning. He's worked with athletes ranging from youth all the way to professional. Spending the last few years at Athletes Performance Enhancement in Arizona, which is an elite performance gym in the area and home to some of the best athletes in the state. Vaughn has also been a Head Football Coach at the JC level and has been a Strength and Conditioning coach for multiple high school programs in Arizona.

Van Dame played football at Phoenix College before transferring to Southwestern where he also ran track, earning all-conference honors and a B.S. in Physical Performance and Sports Studies. After graduation he had a stint of playing professional arena football in multiple leagues including the Indoor Football League as well as beginning his coaching career and training athletes.

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GAME 1

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off a nine-play, 75-yard drive that tied the game at 14 with 9:30 left in the half. But for all the talk about penalties, Garden City's offensive line struggled for most of the game. Following the Grizzlies touchdown drive, Perry was squashed by Mason Thrash on third-and-5. Late in the first quarter, Butler thwarted another Broncbuster drive when Caleb Foster suplexed the quarterback to the ground.

The Broncbusters immediately answered on their ensuing drive with Perry completing 6-of7 passes including a beautiful back-shoulder throw to Torey Morrison, who hauled in the 24-yard strike over the shoulder down the left sideline to tie the game. But the celebration was short lived after Garden City squandered a chance to take the lead before the half. Following a misplayed kickoff by Butler, the Broncbusters forced the Grizzlies into a threeand-out inside their own 10. But Adam Young's 75-yard punt ended any scoring chance for Garden City.

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the visitors a 7-0 advantage.

After Garden City reclaimed the lead two minutes into the second on Travis Dixon's electrifying 73-yard touchdown run, Hammett stepped into the spotlight, although not the one Minnick had envisioned. The freshman decked Wolff behind the line of scrimmage on a first-down scramble. Seconds later though, umpire, Mark Kinman announced that they were reviewing the play for possible targeting. After three minutes of watching different angles, Kinman got back on the mic and told the sold-out crowd that the call on the field was confirmed. It was the first usage of instant replay at the Junior College level, although it came at a major cost to Chenelle Jones' defense.

And Hammett's absence was definitely felt.

The Grizzlies sliced the Broncbusters vaunted front-seven for 226 yards on 46 carries, which included Dingle's two-yard score that polished

In the second half, the Grizzlies took the lead again on Wolff's 43-yard toss to Quavez Humphrey, who burned freshman Devonta Owens for a touchdown. But the Broncbusters responded less than two minutes later. Perry hit Martiel Singleton for 21 yards; then scrambled for 14, setting the Broncbusters up at the Butler 29. Two plays later, the freshman floated a pass to Dixon, who sprinted 17 yards to the end zone to even things up at 28 with four minutes left in the third.

Garden City did have one last hope, reaching the Butler 39 with five minutes to play. But any chance of forcing overtime ended when Perry was sacked by Norman Massey for an 11-yard loss. On fourth down, his jump ball for Tyejuan Taylor was knocked away by Caleb BrownDe. The Grizzlies then ran out the clock.

Perry threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns for Garden City, which lost at Butler for just the second time in the past nine years. Dixon, who transferred from Cisco in the spring, totaled 81 yards and a touchdown, Morrison had eight catches, and Cutts posted eight tackles and a sack.

Wolf was 19-of-29 for 231 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for Butler, which avenged last season's playoff loss to Garden City. KJ Shankle had 86 yards on the ground, and Humphreys reeled in four balls for 64 yards and two touchdowns.moving the ball near the 50, Minnick's team was flagged for an ineligible man down field. Butler followed with a 10-play, 89-yard drive that included a touchy pass interference call on Owens that set the Grizzlies up at the 2. On the very next play, Dingle blasted in, giving Butler the lead for good.

GC: RUSHING: Travis Dixon 6-81; Ty Perry 13-6; Team 1-0; Manace Freeman 2-1; Quin Bright 1-4; Devion Hodges 6-5. PASSING: Ty Perry 34-25-0-250. RECEIVING: Torey Morrison 8-55; Jaylin Young 3-44; Fuafiva Tulafale 2-35; Martiel Singleton 3-29; Tyejuan Taylor 3-29; Travis Dixon 3-27; Quin Bright 2-17; Dawson Otto 1-14.

BUT: RUSHING: KJ Shankle 9- 86; Jaisean McMillian 4-48; Azhuan Dingle 8-41; Paris Brown 14-39; Antwone Parker 5-29; Team 2-1; Jake Wolff 4-16. PASSING: Jake Wolff 29-19-1-231. RECEIVING: Quavez Humphreys 4-64; Jeremiah Payton 4-43; Luke Fletcher 1-32; Jaelon Travis 4-31; Lance Wilhoite 1-23; P.J Caldwell 2-15; Paris Brown 1-10; Brendan Sirls 1-9; Chas Carlgren 1-4.

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on the extra point, and Iowa Central had a 23-0 advantage heading into the second.

Holcomb added a one-yard rushing touchdown on Iowa Central's first possession of the second quarter, and Bartlett turned another Broncbuster turnover on downs into a seven-play, 33-yard drive that was punctuated by the sophomore's scoring toss to Desna Washington, who beat zone coverage for a five-yard touchdown to put the visitors up, 37-0.

The only positive thing Garden City could muster over the first 30 minutes was Perry's 21-yard dart to New Mexico Military transfer, Geovanni Ribalta, who made an over-theshoulder catch for a touchdown. Other than that, the first half was littered with mistakes including 10 penalties for 100 yards.

The third quarter though is where the game finally reached its breaking point. With a chance to make it a two-score game early in the period, Perry connected with wide receiver Quin Bright for a 28-yard gain. But JT Brown knocked the football out, and Jalen Celestine recovered for the Tritons. Later in the quarter, Perry hooked up with tight end Fuafiva Tulafali for what could have been a catch-and-run touchdown. Instead, the former linebacker turned receiver was stripped of the rock by Kevon'tey Fowler at the Garden City 20. Jaylin Young had a chance to save the possession for the Broncbusters, but the ball squirted out of his grasp and into the waiting arms of Lejuan Miller in the south end zone for a touchback.

After Garden City's ensuing drive stalled at the Tritons' 27, Iowa Central marched 73 yards in eight plays with the big hitter coming on Omarion Bartlet's 35-yards run that set the visitors up at the Broncbuster 4. Four plays later, Holcombe bulldozed across the goal line to make it 14-0.

It only got worse from there.

After Iowa Central pinned the Broncbusters deep inside their own 10 later in the period, quarterback Ty Perry was dragged down in the end zone for a safety. The Tritons then promptly took the free kick and sliced through the Garden City defense. Justin Silverstein zipped a pass to George Sims for a 33-yard gain followed by perfect spiral to a wide-open Cal Weidemann, who was standing in the middle of the end zone at least five yards from the nearest defender. Liam Wahe split the uprights

Wahe added a 27-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter before Garden City's Gabe Friend made things a little interesting by engineering a quick three-play, 85-yard drive that included his 38-yard touchdown pass to Travis Dixon.

Silverstein completed 8-of-18 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown for Iowa Central and Head Coach, Jesse Montalto, who used four different quarterbacks on Saturday. Cayne Smith toted the ball nine times for 50 yards, and Izaiah Haslett caught four balls for 67.

Perry was solid again, finishing 24-of-36 for 233 yards and two touchdowns. But his lone mistake was a costly one in the second quarter when he threw into double coverage and was picked off by Jacob Camacho, who's 35-yard interception return eventually setup one of Holcombe's two touchdown runs. Ribalta, who made his Broncbuster debut in week two, had six catches for 67 yards and two scores.

GC: RUSHING: Manace Freeman 4-22; Ty Perry 6-19; Devion Hodges 6-12; Travis Dixon 3-11; Torey Morrison 3-4. PASSING: Ty Perry 36-24-1-233; Gabe Friend 8-4-0-118; Torey Morrison 1-1-0-5.

ICCC: RUSHING: Jadon Washington 12-48; Omarion Bartlett 9-36; Cayne Smith 8-25; Walter Wilbon 5-23; Spencer Zinn 1-23; Jayson Murray 7-20; John Holcombe 3--2; Justin Silverstein 8-6. PASSING: Justin Silverstein 18-8-0-115; Omarion Bartlett 10-7-0-55; John Holcombe 1-0-0-0; Logan Williams 1-0-0-0.

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the ball to the Reivers' 12. But an offensive pass interference on Jaylin Young followed by back-to-back incompletions brought Islas out for a 42-yard field goal attempt. However, the Broncbusters were flagged for a false start, Islas left a 49-yard boot about eight yards short, and Wyatt Rhomer scooped the ball out of the air and raced 100 yards down the left sideline for a momentum-killing touchdown that had the 2021 national runner-up ahead, 20-7 at the break.

Three plays: a dropped pass, a bad snap, and a missed field goal had changed the complexion of the entire game.

The second half was a mere formality.

With Head Coach, Tom Minnick, who was serving a one-game suspension after he was ejected during the fourth quarter last week vs. Iowa Central, sitting at home, the Broncbusters looked lifeless over the final 30 minutes.

Meantime the Reviers kept the pressure on, and Andre Goodman's 19-yard rushing touchdown early in the third, which polished off a nine-play 78-yard drive, gave Iowa Western a 20-point cushion. Coombs added a one-yard score the next time the home team had the ball and another short-yardage touchdown later in the period that made it 41-7.

Only James Jones' 69-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth prevented Garden City from getting shutout in the second half, as the Broncbusters suffered their worst road loss since an 84-21 beatdown at the hands of Coffeyville in 2014.

Following an Iowa Western punt, the Broncbusters faced third-and-11 at their own 36. Perry dropped back and spiraled a back-shoulder throw down the right sideline for Giovanni Ribalta. But JoJo Johnson snuck his left hand in and knocked the ball away at the Iowa Western 36. On the ensuing fourth down, Kysean Fenderson's snap sailed over punter, Angel Islas's head resulting in a 31-yard loss that gave the Reivers the ball at the Broncbuster 5. Three plays later, Coombs blasted in from one yard out, knotting the game at 7.

Unfortunately, it was a sign of things to come.

After Sam Wilber nailed two field goals in the second quarter, one from 35 yards and the other from 29 that gave Iowa Western a 13-7 advantage, Garden City drove 55 yards in less than 40 seconds, highlighted by Perry's 36-yard dime to Mykel Campbell which moved

Perry finished 15-of-32 for 149 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Garden City, which managed just 200 total yards. Jones rushed three times for 76 yards and a score, and Raymond Cutts had 10 tackles and a sack.

Goodman was 10-of-16 for 78 yards for Iowa Western, which improved to 3-0. Trey King Jr. carried the ball 14 times for 88 yards, and Quientrail Jamison-Travis tallied seven tackles and a forced fumble when he stripped Travis Dixon of the ball in the third quarter.

GC: RUSHING: James Jones 3-76; Travis Dixon 10-16; Manace Freeman 4--2; Ty Perry 8--5; Angel Islas 2–39. PASSING: Ty Perry 32-15-1-149; Gabe Friend 3-1-0-5.

ICCC: RUSHING: Trey King, Jr. 14-88; James Graham 10-33; Bryant Williams 6-32; Derek Coombs 10-20; Andre Goodman 6-7; Micah Davis 1-4; Aiden Niedens 1-2. PASSING: Andre Goodman 16-100-78; Aiden Niedens 6-3-0-16; James Graham 1-0-1-0.

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Despite the contest being as one sided as it was, Garden City dodged some major bullets early in the game. On their third offensive possession, Perry was sacked for a loss of 14 yards on fourth-and-1. The next time Minnick's bunch had the ball, Bradlee Anderson blocked Angel Islas's punt, setting the Scotties up at the Broncbuster 30. Fortunately for Garden City, Highland gained just two yards on three plays. Then on fourth down, Jett Elad broke up Robbins' pass for Darius Melton.

Later in the opening period, facing a thirdand-10, Colby Orgeron stripped Perry of the ball, and Kenton Rickerson recovered at the Highland 41. It was one of two turnovers on the day.

The miscues kept coming for Ryan Felker's offense the very next time they had the ball. Facing a third-and-6 at their own 48, Perry forced a pass into coverage that was picked off by Earnie Whipple and returned 37 yards to the Garden City 27.

That play didn't result in any points as Highland eventually punted, but on the Broncbusters' ensuing possession, Manowa Ngenzira blocked Islas's boot, and Quantre Moore returned it for a touchdown. Highland missed on the two-point conversion (kicker Grant Sillyman was suspended for the first half for missing practice).

Garden City (1-3, 1-1) responded later in the quarter when Perry engineered a seven-play, 73-yard drive. He connected with Giovanni Ribalta, who made a diving catch along the sideline for 17 yards. On the next play, Jones rumbled for 34 down to the Highland 16, eventually setting up Cisco transfer Travis Dixon's one-yard plunge that gave the Broncbusters a 7-6 advantage.

Garden City squandered a couple of other chances to extend the lead in the third. Islas missed a 40-yard field goal early in the quarter before nailing one off the upright on a 33-yard attempt on their second possession of the second half. But after Highland punter (Grant) Sillyman pinned Garden City inside their own 10, the road team put together their most impressive drive of the day. 12 plays covered 93 yards, which included a nine-yard strike from Perry to Martiel Singleton on third-and-5. Later in the possession, Scotties' defensive back Dee'Shari Keith was flagged for pass interference, giving the Broncbusters an automatic first down. Two plays later, Perry went back to Singleton, who reeled in the line drive pass and scooted 30 yards to the end zone for a 14-6 advantage.

The sophomore, who finished 26-of-43 for 292 yards, was steady, overcoming a two-turnover day by leading two vital scoring drives that were the difference in the game.

Meantime Highland's offense was stuck in mud. They ran only 43 plays and held the ball for just 17:32. Yet they nearly caught the break they needed early in the final period when Jaleel Anderson punched the ball out of Jones' hands. Fortunately for Minnick, Basa Balnganay recovered inside the Garden City 10. Still, the Scotties had at least one chance to stay in the game. But that opportunity quickly faded when Robbins fourth down pass from the Garden City 33 sailed wide of intended target Ja'Vontae Willi with 7:04 remaining. Highland never touched the ball again.

Dixon finished the day with 46 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown for Garden City, which beat Highland for the ninth straight time. Torey Morrison caught a season-best 10 balls for 94 yards, and Raymond Cutts totaled nine tackles including two for loss.

Kason Jones ran for 42 yards on 21 carries for the Scotties.

GC: RUSHING: James Jones 20-102; Travis Dixon 14-46; Manace Freeman 7-24; Ty Perry 9-1 PASSING: Ty Perry 43-26-1-292. RECEIVING: Torey Morrison 10-94; Geovanni Ribalta 6-73; Martiel Singleton 5-52; Tyejuan Taylor 1-30; Jaylin Young 3-28; Dawson Otto 1-15.

HIGH: RUSHING: Kason Jones 21-42; Marvin Jordan 1-3; Trey Jenkins 1-1; Tysan Robbins 1-6. PASSING: Tysan Robbins 19-5-0-8. RECEIVING: Rod Huntley 1-7; Calvin Collier 3-2; Darius Melton 1-1.

fumbled, and Deshawn Troutman recovered for Garden City, eventually leading to Perry's one-yard plunge. Jaylen Moss followed by taking Cicerone to the ground the next time Dodge City had the ball and Zach Blackwood tagged the signal caller later in the period. In all, Garden City tallied six sacks in the first half and held the Conquistadors to less than 100 yards of offense over the first 30 minutes.

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DeRhon King to the tune of eight sacks. In fact, the Broncbusters produced 12 plays of minus yardage, limiting the Conquistadors to just 200 total yards (53 of which came on King's pass to Javon Campbell on the second to last play of the third quarter) and just 2.9 yards per play.

After a defensive stalemate dominated much of the opening period, James Jones broke the lid off with a 16-yard rushing touchdown to give Garden City a 7-0 edge 10 minutes into the game. Then, early in the second quarter, Perry engineered a seven-play, 70-yard drive that included a 43-yard jaunt by the sophomore quarterback that set the Bronbusters up at the Dodge City 6. Four plays later, Perry blasted in from a yard out to make it 14-0.

But as good as the offense looked at times, the defense stole the show.

Williams jumped in front of a wobbly Cicerone pass on the Conquistadors' second possession of the contest. Early in the second, Jalen Smith

Special teams ignited Tom Minnick's bunch when Martiel Singleton returned the secondhalf kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown. Perry then directed an 11-play, 65-yard march that resulted in a 26-yard scoring toss to Torey Morrison. The sophomore quarterback added a 10-yard dime to Tyejuan Taylor in the back right corner of the end zone in the final period before Williams plucked a King pass out of the sky before weaving his way down the left sideline for an 85-yard touchdown.

The only lapse from Jones' defense came in the fourth when Jett Elad was beaten by Campbell for a 53-yard gain. Moments later, King hooked up with Kam'Ryn Thomas for a five-yard score putting an end to the shutout.

Perry finished 10-of-26 for 87 yards and two touchdowns for Garden City, which now sits only a half game out of second place in the Jayhawk standings. Guerrero posted seven tackles, and Troutman added six and a fumble recovery

King was 9-of-18 for 120 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Dodge City, which fell to 1-2 in conference play. Campbell caught two balls for 77, and Tyrell McMillan posted eight tackles.

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GC: RUSHING: Ty Perry 11- 123; Devion Hodges 11-45; James Jones 11-43; Manace Freeman 3-13; Manuel Chavez 1-0. PASSING: Ty Perry 26-10-0-87; Gabe Friend 2-1-0-26.

DODGE: RUSHING: Mark McDonald 16-44; Jalen Smith 8-17; Jalen Rose Hannah 1-3; Grant Ciccarone 4--7; DeRhon King 6–22. PASSING: DeRhon King 18-9-1-120; Grant Ciccarone 17-5-145.

down.

Meantime Garden City's offense sputtered at the start. Thanks to seven and eight-man boxes, the Broncbuster run game was mostly ineffective in the first half. That put the onus on Perry, who had little time to operate. On the Broncbusters second possession of the game, Dajhon Smith buried the sophomore quarterback with a blindside blitz.

While Garden City was slow to react, the Pirates marched 54 yards in just three plays on their first drive. Isaiah Jacobs found a crease and raced 20 yards to the end zone for a 7-0 advantage.

It took the home team nearly a full quarter to pick up its first first down of the game. That happened when James Jones powered through Will Whitson for a yard. But that drive was quickly derailed thanks to a false start, a Tyrik McDaniel sack, and a Perry fumble that forced the Broncbusters to punt.

The reality is this: Independence Coach Jason Martin has to be kicking himself, especially considering the field position his team was afforded in the first half. Two out of their first four possessions started in Garden City territory with the first ending after Wilson Yee missed a 37-yard field goal. The other was a three-and-out, which was anchored by Albert Nunes and Zach Blackwood, who sacked Greg Jones on third-and-10 from the Broncbuster 45.

The Pirates missed another scoring chance when Perry was intercepted by Smith early in the second period. The Pirates then drove 62 yards in nine plays, but a Bryce Butler sack crushed the momentum. Yee then missed a 42-yard field goal with 4:25 remaining.

That's when Garden City's offense finally came to life, resulting in a 15-play, 75-yard drive. Perry converted a third-and-3 with a six-yard scamper; then connected with Devion Hodges for a three-yard gain on fourth-and-2. With time winding down, the Arizona native scrambled right before floating a perfect pass to Jones on a wheel route in the back-right corner of the end zone. Levi Flores, who was just activated this week following the suspension of Angel Islas, split the uprights on the extra point, and the game was knotted at 7 at the break.

In the second half, the Broncbuster defense took over. With the Pirates driving early in the fourth, Jason Martin kept his offense on the field on fourth-and-1 from the Garden City 10. The play call: halfback dive with Jacobs, who had no chance once Blackwood and Raymond Cutts filled the hole.

Then some good fortune.

Reggie Akles muffed Flores' 34-yard punt. Holcomb native Cooper Henson recovered, and two plays later, Perry zipped a pass to Torey Morrison, who weaved 22 yards to the end zone to give the Broncbusters the lead. Later in the fourth, it was Antonio Barber dropping a fair catch that Mykel Campbell scooped up at the Independence 14. That eventually led to Flores' 22-yard field goal that made it 17-7.

Perry was 17-of-30 for 120 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for Garden City, which won the game despite being held under 100 total yards in the first half. Travis Dixon, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury, totaled 76 yards on 14 carries while Morrison had eight catches for 53 yards and a touchdown.

INDY Jacobs 20-yd td run

GC Perry 5-yd td pass to Jones 4 GC GC Perry 22-yd td pass to Morrison Flores 22-yd fg

GC: RUSHING: Travis Dixon 14-76; Devion Hodges 7-8; James Jones 5-1; Team 1-2; Ty Perry 13–14. PASSING: Ty Perry 30-17-1-120.

INDY: RUSHING: Isaiah Jacobs 17-61; Antwan Roberts 5-44; Ra'Kendrick Baker 1--2; Greg Jones 7-4; Reggie Akles 1-5; Wilson Yee 1-20. PASSING: Greg Jones 38-22-0-191.

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-It was a day full of missed

Targhee Lambson rushed for two touchdowns, Deuce Roberson added six catches for 130 yards, and ninth-ranked Snow topped Garden City, 23-20 Saturday afternoon at Terry Foote Stadium. The loss snapped the Broncbusters

That defense gift wrapped the Broncbusters two early scoring chances. The first came when Darshun Williams intercepted Daisean Cash's heave into double coverage at the Snow 38 on the Badgers opening possession. But Garden City managed to gain just one yard on three plays before Angel Islas punted the ball away. Moments later though Cash was picked off again; this time by Johnny Harris, who returned it 25 yards to the Snow 5. Four plays later, after a false start and a holding penalty backed the Broncbusters up, Ty Perry connected with Travis Dixon on a wheel route for a 16-yard touchdown and a 7-0 advantage with eight minutes to go in the first.

Even more frustrating was the field position battle, which Snow dominated over the first 15 minutes. Twice, the Broncbusters were backed up inside their own 5. However, Ryan Felker's offense managed to march 96 yards to the Snow 3 early in the second period. That drive included a sensational 44-yard catch by Martiel Singleton, who climbed over Autjoe Soe at the Snow 12. But after reaching the 3, Minnick rolled the dice and kept his offense on the field only to see Perry get stonewalled by by Zach Nowatzke for no gain.

That decision proved costly after Snow drove 97 yards in just four plays on their ensuing possession. Cash hit Dionte Davis for a 35-yard

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gain on first down before locating Roberson, who sprinted past BJ Blake for a 52-yard touchdown. Snow converted the two-point conversion, and the Badgers had an 8-7 lead going into the locker room.

Meantime, the offense held the ball for just four minutes in the third. That put the onus on Chenelle Jones' defense, which watched as Snow drove 79 yards in 18 plays to the Garden City 2. This time though Raymond Cutts was in prime position, crushing Cash for no gain on fourth-and-goal at the end of the quarter. It was a momentary victory, one that was unfortunately lost on the second play of the final period when Kini Vunipola stripped Travis Dixon on a second-down run. The Badgers recovered, and on the very next play, Lambsonbson blasted in from two yards out. Dallin Bentley ran in the two-point conversion, and the Badgers had a 16-7 cushion with 14:34 remaining.

Lambsonbson added his second touchdown run midway through the fourth when he capped off a seven-play, 52-yard drive with a one-yard scoring plunge to make it 23-7.

Needing two scores, Garden City responded the next time they had the ball after Perry found tight end Dawson Otto for a 26-yard touchdown. But Dixon was stuffed on the twopoint conversion. Then, on the ensuing kickoff, the Broncbusters were in prime position to recover the onside, but the ball rolled out of bounds.

Garden City still had a chance to make things interesting late. With three minutes to go, Perry directed a 12-play, 67-yard scoring drive that resulted in the sophomore's third touchdown pass of the day: a 26-yard strike to Singleton that made it a three-point game. But the Broncbusters failed to recover the onside kick, and Snow ran out the clock.

Perry, who was benched for two quarters in favor of Gabe Friend, finished 13-of-26 for 182 yards and three scores for Garden City, which dropped to 0-2 lifetime vs. Snow. Manace Freeman, who left the game in the fourth quarter with an undisclosed injury, carried the ball four times for 51 yards, and (Darshun) Williams had 11 tackles and one interception. Cash finished 11-of-23 for 188 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for Snow, which improved to 2-0 lifetime vs. the Broncbusters. Vunipola Had 12 tackles and half a sack.

GC Perry 16-yd td pass to Dixon

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Lambson 2-yd td run Lambson 1-yd td run

26-yd td pass to Otto Perry 26-yd td pass to Singlet

GC: RUSHING: Manace Freeman 4-51; Travis Dixon 11-26; Ty Perry 9-20; Devion Hodges 7-19; Gabe Friend 2-8. PASSING: Ty Perry 26-13-0-182; Gabe Friend 7-4-0-12.

SNOW: RUSHING: Rahsul Faison 21-102; Targhee Lambson 8- 51; Adam Johnson 3-25; Deuce Roberson 3-14; Carsen Manookin 7-3; Daisean Cash 11-10. PASSING: Daisean Cash 23-11-2-188.

Garden City held the ball for just two minutes in the first quarter as the Blue Dragons posted the second largest victory over Garden City in the 75-year history of the series; the most lopsided since a 69-0 Hutchinson win in 1948.

The next time Garden City had the ball, wide receiver Quin Bright fumbled, and Ja'Mez Drummer recovered it for Hutchinson at the Broncbuster 20, a play which was also reviewed after backup quarterback Gabe Friend's screen pass was ruled a lateral by head official Kyle Sommer. From there, Seagraves connected on a 37-yard field goal, Laible added a 40-yard touchdown pass to Malik Benson three minutes into the second quarter, and Hutchinson had a 27-0 lead.

The only highlight for Garden City on a day where the team suffered its most lopsided defeat in nearly a decade came late in the second quarter. The Broncbusters were set

to punt before Jermaine Hamilton jumped offsides on fourth-and-four. On the very next play, Friend lobbed a perfect spiral to Martiel Singleton, who outraced Morris for a 70-yard gain to the Blue Dragon 3. That eventually setup Travis Dixon, whose one-yard plunge gave Garden City its lone score of the afternoon. The Broncbusters were down 27-7 at the break.

The third quarter on the other hand was a nightmare.

After Jakari Foster's interception of Ty Perry was negated by a roughing the passer penalty, the Broncbusters failed to get a first down on their opening possession, failing on a fourthdown attempt when Perry's pass to Dawson Otto was broken up by Jalik Thomas. Six plays later, Laible threw a dart to Treymon Echols, who sprinted 29 yards for a touchdown.

On Garden City's ensuing drive, Perry was picked off again, this time after forcing a pass into double coverage that Thomas snagged before returning it to the Blue Dragon 29. An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Chris Carter coupled with Dylan Kezior's 36-yard touchdown jaunt had the Broncbusters in a 41-7 hole. That was followed up with Thomas's 38-yard pick 6 a few minutes after, Perry fumbled later in the quarter, and backup Hutchinson quarterback Colin Shields threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Echols two minutes into the final period. After Minnick inserted third-string quarterback Kaden Johnson in the fourth, the Holcomb native gift wrapped another Hutchinson score when Morris intercepted his pass and glided 75 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown. Johnson then threw another pick on the Broncbusters ensuing possession, ending a seven-turnover debacle that had shades of the 2014 regular-season finale when Matt Miller's team coughed it up nine times. On that night, Denarius Graham and Tyler LaSalle combined to throw six interceptions.

Perry, who was benched for a second straight week, finished 10-of-22 for 67 yards and two picks for Garden City, which is in danger of finishing under .500 for the first time in seven years.

Laible was 15-of-26 for 199 yards and three touchdowns for Hutchinson, which beat Garden City for the fourth straight time and tired a school record with five interceptions. Echols caught four balls for 102 yards and a score, and Benson, the Alabama commit, had four catches for 56 and a touchdown.

1-yd td run Segraves 21-yd fg

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Segraves 21-yd fg Laible 40-yd td pass to Benson Dixon 1-yd td run

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Echols 29-yd td pass to Bussey Kedzior 36-yd td run

Thomas 35-yd interception return

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Shields 64-yd td pass to Echols Morris 75-yd interception return Segraves 38-yd fg

GC: RUSHING: Travis Dixon 8-17; Devion Hodges 11-6; Gabe Friend 4-6; Ty Perry 4-3 PASSING: Gabe Friend 11-6-1-88; Ty Perry 22-10-2-67; Kaden Johnson 5-1-2-24.

HUTCH: RUSHING: Dylan Kedzior 17-146; Jaheim Simmons 4-13; Tre Bess III 3-5; Tim Byrd Jr. 2-0; Ed Williams III 2--2; Julius Bolden 2--2; Dylan Laible 4--18. PASSING: Dylan Laible 26-15-0-198; Colin Shields 5-4-0-74.

Panthers a 28-20 advantage at the half. Three giveaways in 30 minutes for Ryan Felker's offense.

The second half however was a completely different story.

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Joshua Bauer hit Aghogho Eyafe for a 53-yard touchdown before Perry telegraphed a pass on an out route that was intercepted by Jeremiah Gill and returned 67 yards for a score. On the Broncbusters' ensuing possession, Nashon Johnson punched the ball out of Dawson Otto's hands, and Dan Knudsen recovered for the Panthers near midfield.

Trailing by 15, the Broncbusters worked their way back into the game in the second. Perry, who was eventually benched for a third straight contest, polished off a seven-play, 64-yard drive with a 16-yard touchdown strike to Otto. Then, moments later, Chenelle Jones' defense made a play when Nasir Clerk picked off Bauer and sprinted 25 yards to the end zone to pull Garden City to within one, 21-20 with 7:04 remaining in the half. But the mistakes kept coming. Perry was intercepted by Knudsen the next time Garden City had it, and backup Gabe Friend was picked by Kmari Watson in the final minute of the second. That turnover eventually setup Bauer's nine-yard scoring toss to Malcolm Gillie, giving the

After the defense forced an Ellsworth threeand-out, Devion Hodges punched it in from five yards out. Later in the period, Dixon, who notched his fourth career 100-yard rushing game, blasted his way 49 yards down the left sideline to the Ellsworth 20. Once the drive stalled, Angel Islas drilled a 30-yard field goal. However, the Panthers were flagged for roughing the kicker. On the very next play, Perry zipped a six-yard touchdown pass to Otto that gave the Broncbusters a 34-28 lead. Hodges added a 22-yard touchdown run later in the period, and Raymond Cutts sacked Bauer on the final play of the third. That was followed up by Albert Nunes' 28-yard interception return on the first play of the final quarter that led to Perry's nine-yard touchdown pass to Tyejuan Taylor. Dixon then galloped 51 yards for a score on the Broncbusters' next possession, and Friend turned a Darshun Williams' interception into a 38-yard touchdown to Quin Bright that made it 62-28. Dixon punctuated the scoring with a 59-yard sprint to pay dirt, putting the finishing touches on a second half in which Garden City outscored the Panthers 49-7.

Perry finished 19-of-25 for 204 yards, four touchdowns and two picks for Garden City, which fell just a touchdown shy of tying the school single-game scoring record set against Fort Scott in 2021. Singleton caught two balls for 92 yards and a touchdown, and Garden City native Terrell Elliott tallied a team-best eight tackles and one sack.

Bauer was 15-of-39 for 220 yards, two touchdowns and three picks for Ellsworth, which lost he game despite forcing five turnovers. Ernesto Rios ran the ball 21 times for 27 yards, and Eyafe had five catches for 82 and a touchdown.

GC: RUSHING: Travis Dixon 11-206; Devion Hodges 10-65; Gabe Friend 2-30; Ty Perry 6-21. PASSING: Ty Perry 25-19-2-204; Gabe Friend 9-5-1-75.

ECC: RUSHING: Ernesto Rios 21-27; Darrius Jackson 5-2; Micah Hobin 3-0; Joshua Bauer 10–6. PASSING: Joshua Bauer 39-15-3-220.

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end zone for a touchdown. But a few minutes later, Coffeyville answered. Jacqez Barksdale sprinted 37 yards before Jett Elad tripped him up at the 3. On the very next play, Romal Webb powered in, and Coffeyville had a 16-7 advantage with 6:20 remaining.

The Red Ravens extended the margin on the first play of the fourth when JR Martin capped off a nine-play, 46-yard drive with a 14-yard rushing score to make it 23-7.

The Broncbusters kept things close in the fourth. Gabe Friend, who replaced Perry, connected with Martiel Singelton for a 60-yard touchdown. But on Garden City's ensuing possession, Friend was picked off by Bishop Fitzgerald. Two plays later, Martin found the end zone again, this time from 23 yards out that put the Red Ravens up, 30-13.

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The first of those mistakes came on the Broncbusters' opening drive when they marched 61 yards in 18 plays to the Coffeyville 14. But after Ty Perry's pass to Torey Morrison fell incomplete on third down, Jabin Ford blocked Angel Islas's 31-yard field goal and returned it 77 yards for a touchdown. Then, early in the second quarter, Levi Flores was set to punt from his own 10 when Kameron Pearson raced in off the edge and blocked the kick. The ball eventually rolled out of the back of the end zone, giving the Red Ravens a 9-0 advantage.

Coffeyville managed just one first down and 14 total yards over the first 30 minutes; yet took a 9-0 lead into the locker room.

Garden City finally broke through in the third quarter. After Travis Dixon converted a fourth-and-1 at the Red Raven 23, Perry found Tyejuan Taylor in the front-right corner of the

Later in the quarter, Jospeh Bakhole sacked Friend and knocked him out of the game. Perry was reinserted and engineered a 10-play, 76-yard scoring drive that was capped with the sophomore's 21-yard touchdown toss to Taylor. But the comeback attempt was short circuited on Garden City's next possession when Perry was intercepted by Fitzgerald.

Perry was 37-of-56 for 294 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions for Garden City. Dixon ran 19 times for 56 yards, and Mykel Campbell had six catches for 72.

Martin finished 4-of-11 for nine yards and a pick for Coffeyville, which improved to 8-2 on the season.

GC: RUSHING: Travis Dixon 19-56; Ty Perry 8- 15; Gabe Friend 3-8. PASSING: Ty Perry 56-37-3294; Gabe Friend 3-2-1-68.

CCC: RUSHING: Jacqez Barksdale 4-45; JR Martin 6-35; Romal Webb 10-21; Dorian Lewis 12-15. PASSING: JR Martin 11-4-1-9.

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Most of the hype coming into this showdown surrounded Navarro and their second-ranked aerial attack. And while Qua Gray still threw for nearly 400 yards, Aaron Cheatwood's defense made them work for most of the afternoon.

While the defense had its hands full, Ryan Felker dialed up the perfect game plan on offense, which included a multitude of intermediate routes and crossers. And it was on full display on Garden City's second possession when Ricedorff lasered a 27-yard rocket to Fuafiva Tulafal that moved the ball to the Navarro 6. Two plays later, Dedrick Talbert plowed into the end zone, and the Broncbusters had a 6-0 advantage with 6:33 to go in the first.

Garden City ran the ball 45 times for 224 yards and had 31 pass attempts. It all totaled up to a season-high 618 yards, the second time this year that Felker's offense topped 600.

On the Broncbusters' ensuing drive, Ricedorff

did something that not even Navarro defensive coordinator Fred Tate saw coming. On third-and-1 at the Bulldogs' 49, the freshman executed a zone read to perfection, sprinting to the left sideline before turning the corner, outracing the entire defense for a touchdown. Talbert ran in the two-point conversion, and Garden City was up, 14-0.

After Navarro responded with Gray's 64yard touchdown pass to Brandon Hawkins, Keylon Kennedy blocked the extra point. Eilye Oshaye-Hill scooped up the loose ball and ran it back for a two-point conversion. That was followed up by a seven-play, 70-yard march that concluded with Ricedorff's bullet to Martiel Singleton, who secured the line-drive pass against his chest along the back chalk for a touchdown and a 23-6 lead 90 seconds into the second period.

Ricedorff went back to Singleton for a 29yard score late in the first half that gave the Broncbusters a 17-point cushion. But William Greig's ensuing kickoff took a funny hop out of bounds, setting Navarro up at their own 41. Gray then rifled a ball to Karl Reynolds for 22 yards before going back to him two plays later, this time for a 13-yard touchdown. Garden City was up 10 at the break.

It appeared the Broncbusters were back on track early in the third when Ricedorff connected with Shawn Charles for a sevenyard score that put them up, 36-20. But the Bulldogs made it a one-possession contest on Gray's 43-yard rainbow to Jeremiah Aaron and ensuing two-point conversion.

Ricedorff answered with a 59-yard bomb to Elder, and Talbert barreled into the end zone, polishing off a six-play, 63-yard drive that gave Minnick's squad a 50-28 cushion with 12 seconds to go in the third. Hernandez then added a 27-yard field goal on Garden City's first possession of the fourth.

Talbert finished the day with 20 carries for 88 yards and two touchdowns for the Broncbusters, which were without starting tailback William Knight for the second straight game. Devion Hodges added 84 yards, and Jacob Hollins recorded seven tackles and a pass breakup.

GC RUSHING: Talbert 20-88-2, Hodges 19-84, Ricedorff 3-67-1, Freeman 1 (1-1); GC PASSING : Ricedorff 23-31-394-4-0; GC RECEIVING: Elder 8-150-1, Singelton 4-71-2, Charles 4-64-1, Jones 4-41, Tulafale 2-34, Buckley 1-34; GC TACKLES (TFL/QS): Hollins 7

NAV RUSHING: Hines 14-84, Robinson 8-27, Reynolds 1 (-2), Gray 2 (-6); NAV PASSING: Gray 26-47-392-5-1; NAV RECEIVING: Reynolds 6-134-2, Hawkins 4-103-2, Lee 7-77, Aaron 4-65-1, Martinez 1-9, Hines 3-7; NAV TACKLES (TFL/QS): Johnson 12 (1)

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GAME ON

PHOTOS BY: ADAM SHRIMPLIN

DESIGN BY: JARED POWERS

“There's a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, but that alone doesn't win you football games,”

- Tom Minnick

GAME ON:

BY: MIKE PILOSOF ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Tom Minnick didn't mince words during the 2023 Jayhawk Conference Media Day press conference.

“It’s the first time I’ve ever had a losing season. That’ won’t happen again; I guarantee it.”

Minnick’s bombastic statement shouldn’t have caught many by surprise. The NJCAA Hall-of-Fame Coach, who once considered a career pitching stocks on Wall Street, guided Arizona Western to three National Championship Games in 11 seasons before taking over the gig in Garden City in 2019.

“We do things a certain way,” Minnick said. “We’ve won a lot of games because we’ve surrounded ourselves with really good coaches.”

While Minnick’s Joe-Namathtype bravado may strike some as arrogant, it’s an honest assessment from a man who is just one year removed from a stroke that took away the use of his left arm. Today, Minnick begins his fifth season as the Broncbusters’ skipper, trying to erase a 2022 campaign that saw Garden City finish with a losing record for the first time since 2015.

“It was a tough pill to swallow for sure,” Minnick explained while getting choked up. “I love this game, and I love these kids. I hurt more than anything for them that we couldn’t get it done.”

Garden City dropped a heartbreaker to Butler in the 2022 regular-season opener; then proceeded to lose the next two

games to Iowa Central and Iowa Western, falling to 0-3 for the first time since 1993 under Jeff Leiker. It was a hard fall from grace considering that the Broncbusters were ranked seventh in the preseason poll and were picked to finish second in the Jayhawk Conference behind Hutchinson.

“I say it every year that preseason rankings don’t mean anything,” Minnick stated. “You have to win those games, and we have a tough schedule to start the season.”

Garden City, which is ranked ninth in this year’s preseason poll, opens the new campaign on Thursday, Aug. 24 at home against Butler.

Now, on paper, Garden City may be one of the most talented teams in the country. Quarterback Jalen Daniels, who was close to signing with the Broncbusters last July before rerouting to South Carolina, enters his first season at the helm. And he has some serious weapons around him. Running back James Jones is back after averaging almost six yards per carry last season. His highlight moment came in a 14-6 win over Highland where the freshman had a season-high

102-yards on the ground.

Jones is thunder while Mercer transfer Fred Davis, who was an FCS Freshman All-American in 2021, is lightning. The 5’11, 210lb redshirt sophomore, ran for 847 yards during the 2021 season. In high school, Davis notched backto-back, 1,000-yard campaigns during his final two years.

“Those two guys are really good,” Minnick said with a big smile. “It’s hard enough to find one running back. We feel like we have two legitimate ones.”

offense is located on the perimeter with former five-star recruit Demond Demas. The sophomore wide receiver, who transferred from Texas A&M back in the spring, has the size at 6-3 and the quickness of a prototypical NFL player. And that’s not hyperbole when you look at the man up close. He played in 10 games as a true freshman in 2021, reeling in a 70-yard bomb vs. New Mexico.

able to score,” Minnick said. “Demond gives us that homerun threat. And he opens the field for so many other guys.”

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One of those players who could benefit from Demas double teams is BYU-transfer Terence Fall. The former three-star prep didn’t really play football growing up in France. In fact, the first time he was exposed to the sport was from watching anime in his native country. Instead, he played basketball, rugby, and soccer until he was 15 because football was considered too risky.

The offensive line should be much improved from a year ago. Minnick replaced Robert Ortiz with former Snow offensive line coach, Rafe Maughan. And he boasts a pretty talented unit led by Jamarion Gooch at left tackle. Alabama A&M transfer Antearius Harrington anchors the front at right tackle while Sione Pulu will start at center.

“Bringing in Rafe was a game changer,” Minnick explained.

On the other side of the ball, Chenelle Jones has put together what you could easily describe as ‘Defensive Back U.’ Miamitransfer Keshawn Washington, a four-star safety, gets the start on the backend opposite of

BJ Blake. Chase Lowery, a transfer from Arkansas who was rated as the No. 42 cornerback in the 2021 class, was brought in in July along with Eastern Carolina transfer Nasir Clerk. Hutchinson transfer Terrence Lewis starts at linebacker alongside West Virginia bounce back Ja’Corey Hammett, who finished with 46 tackles last year after

“There’s a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, but that alone doesn’t win you football games,” Minnick added. All of these teams are talented. We have to be able to separate ourselves, and we have to get off to a quick start.”

- Tom Minnick

“It's the first time I've ever had a losing season. That' won't happen again; I guarantee it.”

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PLAYER BIOS

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BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• 3 Sport athlete in High School

• Varsity basketball

• Varsity track and field

• Played at Houston North Forest prior to his senior season

• Won Texas Class 4A long jump championship as a sophomore.

• 2018: Was an AP Class 4A first-team all-state selection as a junior in 2017

• Named the District 11-4A-I unanimous Offensive MVP as a sophomore.

• Was named the District 11-4A-I Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman

• Transfer from Texas A&M

• Played in 14 games across the 2020-21 seasons at Texas A&M, catching 15 passes for 235 yards and one touchdown.

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• Verbally committed to UNLV

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• 2019 athlete of the year

• 2020 defensive lineman of the year

• 2021 defensive mvp

• Four-year starter in high school

• Played both D-line and O-line in high school

PERSONAL

• Born: 2/22/03

• Dad is a chef

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• 2020: Two-way player. Got snaps at LB and WR.

• Totaled 896 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 51 catches.

• Made 43 tackles and was credited with three sacks.

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BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Originally signed with Frostburg State (NCAA D-II in Maryland)

• Began prep career at Reservoir High School before transferring

to Owings Mills

• Played RB, MLB, and FS in high school

PERSONAL

• Born: 10/11/01

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Prepped at Aquinas High School

• Helped the Falcons to a 13-3 record and 5-0 league mark in 2019

• Had 41 receptions for 682 yards and six touchdowns

• Also played defensive back and had four tackles

• Coached by Jordan Brusig

• Also recruited by Sacramento State and Cal Poly

• BYU Transfer, made seven appearances for the Cougars (2020-21)

PERSONAL

• Major: Pre-Business

• Fluent in French and Spanish

• Parents are Alexandra and Mohammed

• Originally from France before moving to San Bernardino, California

• Has two sisters

• Enjoys roller skating

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Transferred from West Virginia

• Redshirted as a freshman in 2021

• Played outside linebacker and weak-side DE for Max Edwards in HS

• 2019 Miami Herald All Dade 5a-2a second team defense

• Helped lead Northwestern to its third consecutive FHSAA Class

5A State Championship title in 2019, defeating Jones (Orlando) , 34-17

• Sports Illustrated All-American candidate

• Recorded 63 tackles and 11 sacks as junior

• Rated three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247 sports

• Ranked No. 71 at his position and No. 104 in the state by ESPN

• Listed by Rivals as No. 29 at his position, as well as No. 77 overall in FL

• Cousin is Miami Dolphins qb Teddy Bridgewater

• Ranked No. 41 overall at his position and No. 91 in the state by 247

• Also offered by Miami, Arkansas, Florida State, Kentucky, Miss State, Nebraska, Pitt, Rutgers, South Carolina, and Tennessee

PERSONAL

• Born: 5/7/03

• Parents: Son of Corey & Jaccrey Hammett

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals and 247 Composite and a

three-star prospect by ESPN

• Ranked the No. 8 safety nationally and No. 22 player in Florida by Rivals

• Listed as the No. 129 player nationally in the Rivals Top 250

• Rated the No. 34 safety prospect in the country and No. 60 player

in Florida by 247 Composite

• Ranked the No. 43 safety in the country by ESPN

• Helped lead South Dade to an appearance in the Florida

Class 8A state playoffs

• Transfer from The University Miami

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BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• 2020: Briefly attended Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Prep before transferring back to Miami Northwestern and then eventually Miami Central.

• Won a 6A state with the Rockets. Appeared in six games missing a few due to injury. MaxPreps All-Florida pick.

• 2019: MaxPreps Junior All-American selection. Helped the Bulls to a 13-2 record and a 5A state championship. Totaled 105 tackles. Also credited with nine sacks and three interceptions; Participated in the Legend's Football All-Florida Junior Showcase.

• 2018: Got plenty of snaps as a sophomore for a Miami Northwestern squad that won a state title.

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Transfer from Mercer

• Davis rushed for 847 yards & 14 TDs with Mercer

• Earned 2nd Team All-SoCon honors

• 2021 Hero Sports FCS All-American

• 15th FCS player over the last 25 years to rush for over 275 yards

and have five or more touchdowns in the same game.

• HIGH SCHOOL - Four-year letterwinner at Northside High School

• Topped 1,000 rushing yards as a junior (1,047) & as a senior (1,099)

• Added 13 rushing touchdowns as a senior & totaled 20 over

his final two seasons

• Two-time GHSA 4A All-Region 1 selection in 2017 & 2018

• Member of Northside HS’ basketball team

PERSONAL

• Full name is Fredrick Donavon Davis Jr.

• Born on 9/17/01

• Son of Taffany Davis & Fredrick Davis Sr.

• Has one sibling, Ferran

PLAYER BIOS

150 ALL-AMERICANS • 3 RUNNER-UP FINISHES • 3 NJCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Transfer from South Carolina Gamecocks

• 2021: Totaled 52 tackles and an interception this past season for a

Gadsden County program that made playoffs in Florida's

4A classification.

• Was also deployed as a QB and ended up passing for 460 yards

and 6 touchdowns while rushing for 268 more yards and another score.

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals and a three-star

prospect by 247Sports and On3

• Ranked as the No. 233 recruit in the class per ESPN

• Regarded as the No. 24 wide receiver in the country by ESPN,

No. 40 by Rivals, No. 49 by 247Sports and No. 85 by On3

• Rated the No. 51 recruit in the state of Florida by ESPN, No. 69

by 247Sports, No. 77 by Rivals and No. 85 by On3

• Compiled over 1,200 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns

his senior season, playing as a wideout and return specialist

• Helped Rickards High School make Florida’s Class 3S state

playoffs his senior season

• Transfer from Oklahoma University

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• 4.0 GPA

• Also ran track in high school

• All-Conference LB and kick returner

• 2022 Athlete of the year

• Four-year starter in high school

PERSONAL

• Born: 9/5/03

• Dad, Herbert Goodman played running back for the Green Bay

Packers, suiting up in 12 games during the 200 and 2001 seasons.

He also had a career in MMA (career record: 19-11)

• Favorite player: Jalen Ramsey

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Transfer from South Carolina

• Ranked in the top 75 of QBs in California

• 8-4 record as a senior in High School

• Completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,442 yards

• 18 touchdowns also ran for 183 yards and 4 TDs

PERSONAL

• Born: 11/9/03

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PLAYER BIOS

1 NATIONAL TITLE • 12 JAYHAWK CHAMPIONSHIPS • 25 BOWL APPEARANCES

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Transfer from Oregon University

• Appeared in 10 games for the Oregon Ducks.

• Made two tackles while playing 55 snaps on special teams

• Saw 13 snaps on offense.

• First career catch came in the Valero Alamo Bowl, a six-yard reception

HIGH SCHOOL

• A four-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals and the 247 composite ranking

Top 205 player nationally by ESPN (No. 58), 247 composite (No. 168)

and Rivals (No. 205)

• The No. 7 rated wide receiver in the country by ESPN

• Selected to play in the 2021 Under Armour All-American Game

• Named to the PrepStar Top 150 Dream Team as the magazine’s

No. 64 player overall

• Named to Scorebook Live Sports’ preseason all-state team prior

to senior season

PLAYER BIOS

150 ALL-AMERICANS • 3 RUNNER-UP FINISHES • 3 NJCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• 2021 All-Region Honorable Mention

• 2021 All-State Honorable Mention

• 2022 2nd Team All-Region

• 2022 2nd Team All-State

• 2022 Logan Male Athlete of the Year

• 2022 All-Region Honorable Mention

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Transfer from East Carolina University

• High School: Tallied multiple interception totals in each of his first

• three varsity seasons, which included starting assignments with

two different high school teams

• Transferred into the Irvington program prior to his junior season

after spending the first two years at Morris Catholic as a quar terback, receiver and defensive back

• Picked up two letters for IHS coach Ashley “Smoke” Pierre,

a former linebacker at Rhode Island

• Logged 37 tackles and four interceptions as a junior in 2018

• A three-star prospect who ranked among the Top 200 cornerbacks

nationally and among the Top 50 recruits in New Jersey according to 247Sports.com and ESPN.com

PERSONAL

• First name is pronounced nah-SEAR

• Major is entrepreneurship

• Father Mike played collegiate football at Wagner College.

PERSONAL

• I am in the media program for GCCC Busters

• I enjoy doing are hanging out with friends and family, being outdoors, fishing, or playing the game I love, football.

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Transfer from Texas State and Ohio

• Ohio (2020-21) In two seasons at Ohio, appeared in 12 games

• As a sophomore in 2021, he was credited with 13 tackles and one

pass breakup.

• High School: Served as a team captain at Clarkson North High School

• Earned the coaches award at Clarkson North, where he also lettered

in football, soccer, basketball and track and field.

PLAYER BIOS

150 ALL-AMERICANS • 3 RUNNER-UP FINISHES • 3 NJCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Transfer from Arkansas Razorbacks

• In High School, Rated a consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN

• Rated the No. 42 cornerback in his class and No. 74 overall

prospect in Texas by 247Sports

• Played on both sides of the ball for head coach Jeff Harbert at Frisco High School

• As a senior, made 14 grabs for 403 yards (28.8 ypc) and two

touchdowns while making 26 tackles, four interceptions, one pass

broken up, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble in 7 games

• As a junior, made 31 catches for 709 yards (22.9 ypc) and 7

touchdowns while also making 44 tackles with 4 interceptions, 1

interception return for a score, 8 passes defended and 1 forced fumble

• Named District 7-5A D-II MVP for Frisco, who finished 11-2 and

reached the third round of the playoffs

PERSONAL

• Born March 26, 2003.

PLAYER BIOS

150 ALL-AMERICANS • 3 RUNNER-UP FINISHES • 3 NJCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• High School: A three-star prospect by the recruiting services

• 247 Composite listed him as the No. 81 linebacker in the class, the No.

12 player from Arizona and No. 867 player nationally

• ESPN ranked him the No. 52 outside linebacker nationally,

No. 102 player in the region and No. 14 player from Arizona

• 247 Sports ranked him the No. 115 linebacker nationally and

No. 12 player from Arizona

• Rivals listed him as the No. 45 outside linebacker in the class

• On3 Sports listed him as the No. 77 edge in the class and No. 19

player from Arizona

• Finished his career with 143 tackles, including 29 tackles for loss with 18 sacks, and added 28 quarterback hurries, 7 pass breakups, 3 forced

fumbles, and 4 fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a TD

• Also participated in track & field at Casteel.

PERSONAL

• Birthday: Born 04/20/2004

• Parents are Duane and Semira Bowser

• Has five siblings.

• First name is pronounced shuh-kawn but goes by “shack.”)

APPEARANCES

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Finished high school with a 3.8 GPA

• Football and track in high school

• Had offers from Air Force, Navy, New Mexico State, and

Southeast Missouri State

• Played in Kansas Shrine Bowl

• All-WAC selection

PERSONAL

• Born: 9/5/03

• Dad James played at Garden City from 92-93 and then

Oklahoma State from 94-96

• Brother Demarcus played on GCCC runner-up team in 2018; now plays at Indiana

• Sister Lexi was a student trainer for the 2016 National Championship team

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• High School: He played high school football at IMG Academy in

Bradenton, Fla., under head coach Bob Acosta

• Helped IMG win its first-ever national championship

• Finished his career with 93 tackles (58 unassisted), 10 tackles

for loss and one pass breakup.

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• High School: Prepped at De Smet High School in St. Louis, Mo.

for coach Robert Steeples

• Helped team to 6-1 record in 2020

• Team reached Missouri Class 6A State Championship

• Posted 32 tackles and 9.0 tackles for loss as a senior

• Added 4.0 sacks and 1 fumble recovery

• Rated three stars by 247 Sports

• No. 16 player in Missouri ESPN rated as a three-star prospect

• No. 15 player in Missouri

PERSONAL

• Son of Jennifer Doyle

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• High School: Named Region 3-5A Player of the Year as

offensive lineman/ defensive lineman

• Class 5A All-State and All-Metro pick

• Helped Creekside HS to second round of state playoffs in 2020

• 3-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN

• Listed in 247Sports composite rankings as the No. 69 defensive

tackle and No. 130 overall player in the state of Georgia

• Ranked as the No. 85 overall player in the state of Georgia by ESPN

• Also played basketball

PERSONAL

• Born April 8, 2003.

PLAYER BIOS

150 ALL-AMERICANS • 3 RUNNER-UP FINISHES • 3 NJCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Three-sport athlete in high school: Football, wrestling, and track

• Did not allow a sack as a senior

• Recorded 15 tackles, four sacks as a senior

• First-generation college student

• All-State All Conference Offensive POY in 2021

• Four-year starter as a prep

PERSONAL

• Born: 9/16/03

• Wants to be a paramedic

• Favorite player: Tom Brady

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• 2022: Played at USF. Red-shirted

• 2021 (CLEMSON): Posted six receptions for 73 yards

(20.5 ypc) while playing in 10 games on the year

• caught two passes for 16 yards vs. SC State

• Made first career start at Syracuse, catching two passes

for 19 yards

• Recorded a 36-yard catch at No. 23 Pitt

• credited with a two-yard catch at South Carolina.

• 2020 (CLEMSON): Gained 41 yards on two receptions with a

touchdown in 113 snaps over 10 games

• Caught a six-yard pass in collegiate debut at Wake Forest

• Scored his first career touchdown on a 35-yard

catch-and-run at Georgia Tech.

PERSONAL

• Birthday Born: Jan. 10, 2002

• one of five children in his family

• Parents are from South Sudan

• Name pronounced uh-JOE.

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• 2022: ARIZONA - Appeared in four games all starts at tight end for the Wildcats

• Appeared in 15 games over two seasons with Arizona

• Reeled in 11 receptions for 146 total yards.

• 2021: ARIZONA - Played and started in 11 games at the tight end position

• Caught 10 passes for 138 yards in his first season at Arizona

• Rated as one of the top tight end prospects in the West of the 2020 recruiting class

• Ranked by ESPN as a top 25 TE in the country for the class

• As a senior, helped guide the Knights to an 8-4 record while tallying 27 receptions for 288 yards and four touchdowns

PERSONAL

• Son of Bryan and Michelle Lines

• Has an older brother, Christian, and two younger brothers, Bradeon and Austin.

PLAYER BIOS

150 ALL-AMERICANS • 3 RUNNER-UP FINISHES • 3 NJCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• High School: Former Garden City Buffalo

• Played both wide receiver and running back for the 2022 Buffaloes, who finished with a 7-3 record and lost in the Class 6A regional championship game to Topeka-Washburn Rural.

• Selected to the Kansas Shrine Bowl

• Placed fifth in the Class 6A 100-meter dash and third in the 200-meter dash Kansas State Track Meet.

PERSONAL

• Birthday Born 01/24/2005

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• Transfer from Nebraska

• Two sport athlete in HS (Football & Basketball)

PERSONAL

• Birthday Born 08/01/2003

BEFORE GARDEN CITY

• High School: Played for coach Eddie Woods at Cane Ridge

• Rivals 3-star lineman helped the Ravens to the SSAA Class D1-6A playoffs as a senior

• Received recruiting interest from Florida, Mississippi State, Tennessee, and Austin Peay.

PERSONAL

• Son of Sherquana Lusk

• studying biology

• enjoys playing baseball in his free time

• nickname is “Bus”

• Birthday: Born 03/22/2003

BOWL RECAPS

2021 SCOOTER'S BOWL

Dec. 4, 2021 • Garden City, KS NAVARRO GARDEN CITY

GCCC-Talbert 1-yd td run

GCCC-Ricedorff 49-yd td run

Navarro-Gray 64-yd td pass to Hawkins

GCCC-Hill 9-yd PAT return

GCCC-Ricedorff 21-yd td pass to Singleton

Gray 22-yd td pass to Hawkins

GCCC-Ricedorff 29-yd td pass to Singleton

Navarro-Gray 13-yd td pass to Reynolds

GCCC-Ricedorff 7-yd td pass to Charles

Navarro-Gray 43-yd td pass to Aaron

GCCC-Ricedorff 50-yd td pass to Elder

GCCC-Talbert 3-yd td run

Navarro-Gray 45-yd td pass to Reynolds

GCCC-Hernandez-27-yd fg

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Talbert 20-88-2

NAV-Hines 14-84

Passing: GC-Ricedorff 23-31-394-4-0

NAV-Gray 26-47-392-5-1

Receiving: GC-Elder 8-150-1

NAV-Reynolds 6-134-2

game summary

In the inaugural Scooter's Coffee Bowl, Rhett Ricedorff threw four touchdown passes, his offense produced 618 total yards, and Garden City routed Navarro 53-34. The Broncbusters put the game away, thanks to a 20-point third quarter highlighted by Ricedorff's beautiful 59yard rainbow to David Elder.

BOWL RECAPS

2018 NJCAA TITLE GAME

Pittsburg, KS

scoring

EMCC-Josh Smith 36-yard field goal

EMCC-Everitt Cunningham 10-yard fumble recovery

GC-Ben Raybon 24-yard field goal

GC Dedrick Mills 1-yard td run

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-West 22-110

EMCC-McIntosh 18-69

Passing: GC-Moore 2-10-0-16-2

EMCC-deWeaver 17-29-0-96-0

Receiving: GC-Watt 1-13

EMCC-Drummond 6-39

game summary

This game will always be remembered for what didn’t happen. Following Dedrick Mill’s one-yard rushing touchdown on fourth-and-goal early in the fourth quarter, Head Coach Jeff Sims appeared to catch East Mississippi off guard on the ensuing point after. Instead of kicking, Sims directed quarterback Nick Bohn to go for two. When he took the snap, the freshman signal caller pitched it back right to Kahari Love, who had missed most of the season with a leg injury. On any other day, the play probably works. Against the Lions, JaQuez Akins was ready, peeling off a block, and chopping Love down a foot short of the goal line-preserving East Mississippi’s 10-9 advantage. The Broncbusters never scored again, and Everitt Cunningham’s 10-yard scoop and score in the second quarter, proved to be the difference.

score by quarter scoring

TV-Eppler 16-yd td pass to Mullins

TV-Angel Sevier 46-yard field goal

TV-Eppler 21-yd td pass to Mullins

GC-Wilson 5-yd td pass to Kilby

GC Wilson 3-yd td pass to Kilby

TV-Eppler 1-yd td run

GC-Williams 40-yd int return

TV-Eppler 21-yd td pass to Wallace

GC-Dotson 20-yd int return

GC Wilson 13-yard td pass to Simmons

TV-Robinson 100-yd kickoff return

GC-Wilson 10-yd td pass to Davis

TV-Sevier 42-yard field goal

TV-Robinson 25-yd int return

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Wilson 17-64

TV-Thomas 16-103

Passing: GC-Wilson 30-57-4-337-2

TV-Eppler 21-49-3-252-2

Receiving: GC-Davis 14-169-1

TV-Wallace 4-57-1

game summary

Garden City climbed out of a 17-0 hole to take a 41-38 lead after Terry Wilson hit Daniel Davis for a 10-yard score. But Trinity Valley tied the game on a 42-yard field goal by Angel Sevier; then took the lead in the final seconds when Prince Robinson intercepted Terry Wilson and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown.

score by quarter scoring

GC-Huslig 85-yd td run

GC-Howard fumble recovery in the end zone

AZW-Gant 14-yard td pass to Anderson

AZW-Miles 20-yd fumble return

GC-Huslig 32-yard td pass to Hughes

AZW-Gant 8-yd td pass to Patton

GC-Huslig 1-yd td pass to Hazlett

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Huslig 11-112-1

AZW-Rodriguez 29-135

16-30-2-218-2

GC-Phillips 2-64

AZW-McKnight 5-62

game summary

After jumping out to a 13-0 lead, Garden City watched as the Matadors scored 14 unanswered points, the last of which came on Jekyren Miles 20-yd fumble return for a touchdown. But the Broncbusters regained the momentum before the half when Peyton Huslig hit Mike Hughes for a 32-yard score. In the second half, Arizona Western went back on top early in the fourth quarter; then had a chance to put the game away late before failing on a critical fourth down deep in Garden City territory. Huslig then engineered the most famous drive in program history, marching the Broncbusters 85 yards in six plays, punctuating it with a one-yard, gamewinning touchdown pass to Harley Hazlett.

BOWL RECAPS

2013 CAPITAL OF KANSAS

score by quarter

Tyler-Taylor 5-yd td run

GC-Team safety

GC-Curran 11-yd td pass to Burchfield

Tyler-Taylor 2-yd td run

Tyler-Kaba 20-yard field goal

Tyler-Price 55-yd td pass to Carraway

Tyler-Price 3-yd td pass to Reynolds

Tyler-Kaba 24-yard field goal

Tyler-Price 72-yd td pass to Carraway

GC-Jones 5-yd td pass to Nile Daniel

GC-Jones 43-yd td pass to Snell

Tyler-Bennett 20-yd td run

statistical leaders Rushing: GC-Bean 3-33

Tyler-Bennett 21-116-1

Passing: GC-Curran 11-22-1-116-0

Tyler-Price 14-29-3-241-0

Receiving: GC-Snell 6-104-1

Tyler-Carraway 5-159-2

game summary

After Garden City recorded a safety early in the second quarter, Jake Curran hit Monterio Burchfield for an 11yard touchdown that gave the Broncbusters the lead 9-6. But it only lasted four minutes as Terrance Taylor restored order for the Apaches with a two-yard scoring run. What followed was 34 straight points by Tyler, capped off with Randy Price’s 72-yard touchdown pass to Lamar Carraway with two minutes to play in the third.

scoring

CL-Rogers 12-yd td pass to Craig

GC-Tyler 12-yd td run

CL-Rogers 12-yd td pass to Craig

GC-Tyler 3-yd td run

CL-Long 29-yard field goal

GC-Marshall 63-yd td run

CL-Rogers 18-yd td pass to Craig

GC-Tyler 29-yd td run

CL-Rogers 33-yd td pass to Keene

GC-Peterson 32-yard field goal

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Marshall 14-99-1

CL-Lee 6-12

Passing: GC-Marshall 14-27-1-284-1

CL-Rogers 29-50-4-358-1

Receiving: GC-Daniel 4-124

CL-Craig 11-171-3

game summary

In his final game as head coach, Jeff Tatum went out on top. Tyler Peterson drilled a 32-yard field goal as time expired, giving Garden City a monumental upset over the Mississippi State Champions, No. 7 Copiah-Lincoln. The game seemed in doubt after the Broncbusters surrendered a 33-yard touchdown pass from Chandler Rogers to Christian Keene with 41 seconds to play. But All-American Nick Marshall engineered a 66-yard drive, spearheaded by Rod Coleman’s spectacular 59-yard grab off a deflection. That eventually setup Peterson.

score by quarter scoring

GC-Windsor 12-yd td run

GC-Windsor 27-yd td pass to Atkins

Dixie-Diederichs 8-yd td run

GC-Windsor 52-yd td run

Dixie-Diederichs 3-yd td run

GC-Dreiling 27-yard field goal

GC-Windsor 10-yd pass to Atkins

Dixie-McAllister 1-yd td run

Dixie-Bankhead 35-yd fumble return

statistical leaders

11-107-2

26-100-2

10-20-2-191-0

8-16-0-133-1

Receiving: GC-Atkins 4-52-2

Dixie-Matice 5-99

game summary

Garden City was in full command after Rod Windsor connected with Damian Atkins for a 27-yard touchdown pass to put the Broncbusters up 14-0 in the first quarter. But the game flipped in the second when J.T. Diederichs, the game’s most valuable player, scored two rushing touchdowns to pull Dixie State within seven at the break. Diederichs added his third score of the contest four minutes into the second half. In the final stanza, the Broncbusters watched a 10-point lead evaporate when Keauntea Bankhead returned a fumble 35 yards for a touchdown with 5:12 remaining.

BOWL RECAPS

2002 VALLEY OF THE SUN

Glen-Ruff 7-yd td run

GC-Reddick 70-yd punt return

Glen-Copeland 12-yd td pass to White

GC-Thompson 94-yd td run

Glen-Copeland 13-yd td run

GC-Harris 19-yd td pass to Tatum

Glen-Copeland 55-yd td pass to White

GC-Thompson 63-yd td run

GC-Thompson 3-yd td run

Glen-McIntosh 1-yd td run

Glen-Ruff 22-yd td run

GC-Harris 6-yd td run

Glen-Copeland 68-yd td pass to Tanner

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Thompson 25-323-3

Glen-Ruff 21-117-2

Passing: GC-Harris 9-24-1-85-1

Glen-Copeland 15-35-4-309-1

Receiving: GC-Thompson 3-23

Glen-White 4-102-2

game summary

In a wild fourth quarter that saw the two teams combine for 46 points, it was Glendale quarterback Jeremy Copeland delivering the final dagger with a 68-yard, goahead touchdown pass to Ben Tanner with 13 seconds remaining, giving the Gauchos a dramatic four-point, come-from-behind victory. Garden City appeared to have the game in hand just moments earlier when Andrew Harris bolted six yards to the end zone to put the Broncbusters up 42-40 with 55 seconds left. The loss spoiled one of the most prolific, single-game rushing performances in the history of the school. Tyson Thompson finished with 323 yards on 25 carries, the second most ever. The teams exchanged scores all the way up until the fourth quarter when Thompson broke off scoring runs of 63 and 30 yards on back-to-back possessions. He added a 94-yard sprint earlier in the game.

score by quarter scoring

GC-Gerald 65-yd punt return

GC-Lacevic 40-yard field goal

GC-Homoika 1-yd td run

Scott-Tomco 35-yd td pass to Gonzales

Scott-Johnson 22-yard field goal

GC-Harris 61-yd td run

Scott-Rogers 1-yd td run

GC-Thompson 26-yd td run

Scott-Tomco 19-yd td pass to Holcombe

GC-Lacevic 43-yard field goal

Scott-Tomco 38-yd td pass to Miller

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Harris 17-140-1

Scott-Jones 15-72

Passing: GC-Barkley 10-19-0-186-0

Scott-Tomco 17-38-3-244-1

Receiving: GC-Sullivan 6-108

Scott-Holcombe 3-57-1

game summary

The Broncbusters took a 16-0 lead into the locker room; then scored early in the third when Anthony Sullivan hit James Gerald for a touchdown on a wide-receiver option pass to put Garden City up 23-0. Scottsdale cut the lead to seven in the final minute before the Broncbusters recovered the onside kick.

scoring

Glen-Saucedo 42-yard field goal Glen-Cota 73-yd td pass to Marcos GC-Jenkins 5-yd td pass to Jones

Glen-Saucedo 47-yard field goal

statistical leaders

Rushing:

18-51

11-53

8-18-1-128-1

10-21-1-175-0

5-99-1

game summary

4-41

Garden City fans will never forget the name Michael Rosecrans. Trailing 13-7 with less than two minutes to play, the Broncbusters moved the ball 56 yards in five plays. They were right on the edge of the red zone when Corey Jenkins rolled left to throw a pass. Once he released it, Rosecrans deflected the ball into the air. Tim Patrick made the game-clinching interception, handing Garden City a gut-wrenching loss. Glendale struck first with a field goal in the second; then Steve Cota went for broke, hitting Mark Marcos for a 73-yard touchdown to put the Gauchos up 13-0 going into the fourth.

2001 VALLEY OF THE SUN 2000 NJCAA TITLE GAME

score by quarter

BOWL RECAPS

scoring

GC-Jenkins 27-yd td run

Ricks-Pace 1-yd td run

Ricks-Harris 13-yd td run

Ricks-Kemp 6-yd td run

GC-Teal 63-yd blocked field goal return

Ricks-Harris 30-yd td pass to Spencer

Ricks-Edwards 21-yard field goal

Ricks-R. Harris 19-yard td pass to K. Harris

GC-Gay 75-yd td run

Ricks-R. Harris 12-yd td pass to Chappell

Ricks-R. Harris 16-yd td pass to Pace

GC-Ballard 22-yd td pass to Ross

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Gay 16-132-1

Ricks-Kemp 6-58-1

Passing: GC-Jenkins 3-8-0-44-3

Ricks-Harris 29-50-4-382-2

Receiving: GC-Ross 7-135-1

Ricks-Pace 6-90-1

game summary

Things started off well for Garden City when Corey Jenkins found a crease and raced 27 yards for the game’s first touchdown four minutes into the first quarter. But everything went south from there. Ricks rattled off 24 second-quarter points to take a 31-14 lead at the intermission. In the third, Kyle Harris reeled in a 19-yard touchdown pass, and Tyler Scharman added a seven-yard scoring run to put Ricks up by 25 points. The Broncbusters were thoroughly outplayed, as they were out gained 572-286. They surrendered 36 first downs, and Jenkins was picked off three times. Garden City’s only other score in the first half came on Anthony Teal’s blocked field goal that he returned 63 yards for a touchdown.

score by quarter scoring

GC-Murphy 32-yard field goal

Mesa-Robles 72-yd td pass to Williams

Mesa-Brown 23-yd blocked punt return

GC-Woodyard 3-yd td run

GC-Murphy 30-yard field goal

GC-Murphy 30-yard field goal

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Wright 21-138

Mesa-Hinchey 18-67

Passing: GC-Penn 18-30-0-207-1

Mesa-Robles 7-11-1-115-2

Receiving: GC-Ross 7-47

Mesa-Williams 5-117

game summary

Garden City trailed in the fourth quarter three times during the 1998 regular season. They lost all three times. In the Valley of the Sun Bowl, they found themselves in familiar territory, but this time they flipped the script. John Murphy took out a year’s worth of frustration on the Thunderbirds, converting a 33-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining, giving the Broncbusters their first fourth-quarter come-from-behind victory. In fact, Murphy drilled two kicks in the final three minutes, helping Garden City overcome a 7-3 deficit. Ashante Woodyard added a three-yard touchdown run in the final period. The Broncbusters ran all over Mesa for most of the afternoon, out gaining them 413-236. But on more than one occasion they failed to finish drives, turning the ball over three times.

score by quarter scoring

GC-Murphy 10-yd td run

TV-Dockery 5-yd td run

TV-Jamison 85-yd blocked field goal return

TV-Bennett 20-yd td pass to Jones

TV-Bennett 3-yd td pass to Needham

TV-Woodard 39-yard field goal

TV-Hunter 49-yd interception return

TV-Needham 9-yd td run

TV-Woodard 32-yard field goal

GC-Murphy 20-yd td run

statistical leaders

Receiving: GC-Frisbie 7-73

TV-Jones 1-20-1

game summary

Frank Murphy’s first-quarter touchdown run gave Garden City a 7-0 lead. But a disastrous second-quarter, fueled by Michael Jamison’s blocked field goal returned for a touchdown; coupled with Terrance Bennett’s two touchdown passes, put the Cardinals up 28-7 at the half. Michael Hunter added a 49-yard pick six in the third.

1999 REAL DAIRY BOWL

GC MESA

1998 VALLEY OF THE SUN

BOWL RECAPS

score by quarter scoring

Ricks-Mayall 22-yd blocked punt return

Ricks- Robinson 17-yd td pass to Garcia

GC-Wilson 14-yd td run

Ricks-Robinson 49-yd td pass to Rydaich

GC-Wilson 2-yd td

GC-Wilson 74-yd td run

GC-Wise 4-yd td pass to Sullivan

Ricks-Robinson 5-yd td run

Ricks-Robinson 25-yd td pass to Atkin

GC-Wilson 5-yd td run

GC-Wilson 1-yd td run

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Wilson 30-204-5

Ricks-Garcia 14-89

Passing: GC-Wise 10-20-1-207-1

Ricks-Robinson 11-31-3-207-1

Receiving: GC-McDonald 4-153

Ricks-Atkin 3-59-1

game summary

Most valuable player Tyler Wilson had the game of his life, rushing for five touchdowns, the first of which helped Garden City climb out of an early 14-0 hole. His second score made it a seven-point game at the half. In the third, Wilson exploded for a 74-yard touchdown run before Josh Sullivan added a four-yard score to tie the game going into the fourth quarter. After Dan Robinson’s touchdown pass put Ricks back on top early in the final period, the Broncbusters answered quickly. Wilson tallied two more touchdown runs, including a one-yard scamper with 4:24 remaining to give Garden City their first lead of the day. That touchdown was setup by John Wise’s 67-yard completion to Darnell McDonald that put the Broncbusters at the 2-yard line.

score by quarter scoring

GC-Kingsby 49-yd td run

GC-Elder 17-yd td pass to McDonald

Glen-Richardson 1-yd td run

GC-Elder 21-yd td pass to Kingsby

Glen-Hartfield 36-yard field goal

GC-Kingsby 2-yd td run

Glen-Richardson 18-yd td run

Glen-Schafer 3-yd td pass to Hayward

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Kingsby196-3

Glen-

Passing: GC-Elder 9-19-2-119-1

Glen-

Receiving: GCGlen-

game summary

Garden City rode the back of Tywone Kingsby, who rushed for 99 of his game-best 196 yards in the first half as the Broncbusters raced out to a 20-6 firstquarter lead. Kingsby started the day with a 49-yard touchdown run on the third play from scrimmage. He added a two-yard score in the second period that gave Garden City what appeared to be a commanding 26-9 halftime advantage. But the Broncbuster offense stalled, going the final 37 minutes without scoring. Meantime, Glendale made a furious fourth-quarter push. Nate Richardson’s 18-yard rushing touchdown coupled with Daryl Schafer’s three-yard scoring toss to Phil Hayward pulled the Gauchos to within two in the final minute. Things went from bad to worse for Garden City as they tried to close out the game. Jon Elder threw what looked to be a costly pick. But Darnell McDonald knocked the ball free from the defender’s hands, giving the ball back to the Broncbusters, who ran out the clock.

Dixie-Otuafi 1-yd td run

Taylor 2-yd td run

GC-Dillon 3-yd td run

Dixie-Taylor 18-yd td pass to Griffin

GC-Dillon 1-yd td run

GC-Williams 46-yard fumble return

Dixie-Taylor 25-yd td pass to Griffin

statistical leaders

15-28-0-209-3

Dixie-Taylor 12-27-2-183-0

Receiving: GC-Good 5-65

Dixie-Griffin 5-93-2

game summary

Garden City’s perfect season came down to one play. Trailing 26-21 with less than a minute to go in the fourth, the Broncbusters were facing fourth-and-goal from the 16. Chris Windsor, the NJCAA Player of the Year, hit running back Corey Dillon over the middle. But the future NFL star was chopped down inches shy of the goal line, putting an end to the Broncbusters National Title hopes. But the story of this game came down to five costly turnovers. Windsor threw three picks, and Garden City fumbled three times; yet the Broncbusters were up two going into the fourth quarter. That lead did not last for long as Dixie State went on top for good 13 seconds into the final period when Jamon Taylor hit Thedo Griffin for a 25-yard score.

score by quarter

scoring

GC-Alford 18-yd td run

IT-Jones 16-yd td run

GC-Elliott 52-yd td run

IT-Harris 23-yard field goal

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Elliott 23-85-1

IT-Jones 22-104-1

Passing: GC-Hill 3-11-0-24-1

IT-Young 8-20-0-91-0

Receiving: GC-Williams 2-13

IT-Jordan 2-24

game summary

Despite a dominating performance by Itawamba, the Broncbusters found a way. Garden City mustered just 96 yards of total offense while surrendering 245. But in the end, it was the defense that stood tall. A pass interference call gave the Indians a first down at the Broncbuster 38 with 2:10 remaining. After Itawamba moved the ball to the 27, Linc Harden forced a fumble that Todd Stone recovered, putting the game on ice. Garden City gained only six yards in the first half, but only trailed 7-6. In the third, James Elliott galloped 52 yards for the go-ahead touchdown.

score by quarter scoring

GC-Bouie 7-yd td run

Ricks-Putnam 60-yd td pass to Moreland

GC-Atkins 41-yard field goal

Ricks-Putnam 35-yd td pass to Higley

GC-James 58-yd punt return

Ricks-Putnam 12-yard td pass to Rydalch

Ricks-Putnam 3-yd td run

Ricks-Kay 1-yd td run

Ricks-Kalama 1-yd td run

GC-Bouie 1-yd td run

GC-Bouie 13-yd td run

GC-Woodward 10-yd td pass to Alford

statistical leaders

Rushing:

Receiving: GCRicks-

game summary

Garden City found themselves down 42-17 entering the fourth quarter before putting together a furious rally. Kevin Bouie scored two rushing touchdowns in the final period, and Kelly Woodward hit Eric Alford for a 10-yard score, pulling the Broncbusters to within three, 42-39. But that’s as close as Garden City got. Ricks seemingly put the game away in the second half when they scored 28 unanswered points.

score by quarter scoring

GC-Benton 6-yd td run

GC-Benton 31-yd td run

Ricks-fumble recovery for td

Ricks-field goal

GC-Team safety

GC-Atkins 37-yard field goal

GC-Clark 25-yd td run

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Bouie 31-149

RicksPassing: GC-Shoemaker 6-7-0-79-1

CL-Hoge 10-30-0-162-1

Receiving: GC-Benton 7-81

Ricks-

game summary

Linebacker Brent Venables led a relentless Broncbuster defense that sacked Ricks’ quarterback Chris Hoge seven times. Meantime the offense was humming, thanks to two early touchdown runs by Gerald Benton that put Garden City up 14-0. Ricks got back into it, starting with a fumble recovery for a touchdown and a field goal before the half. But the Broncbuster defense responded in the third quarter with a safety before Shannon Atkins hit a 37-yard field goal to give them a nine-point cushion.

BOWL RECAPS

1989 CENTENNIAL BOWL 19 17

score by quarter

scoring

GC-Young 25-yd td pass to Benton

GC-Daniels 91-yd interception return

Ricks-Evans 37-yard field goal

Ricks-Simpson 1-yd td run

GC-Young 5-yd td pass to Benton

Ricks-Downey 5-yd td pass to Moss

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Lister 23-108

Ricks-Knechtal 4-32

Passing: GC-Young 6-17-2-59-2

Ricks-Downey 23-36-1-252-2

Receiving: GC-Smith 4-29

Ricks-Hedquist 2-22

game summary

Garden City’s defense took it to another level. The Broncbusters limited Ricks to minus-6 yards on the ground, and Danny Daniels had a spectacular 91-yard interception return in the first quarter that gave the road team a 13-0 edge. Monroe Young tossed two touchdown passes, the first was a 25-yard beauty to Gerald Benton. His last one came in the fourth quarter when he found Benton again from five yards out. Ricks kept things close, pulling to within seven in the final frame when Brian Downey found Eric Moss for a fiveyard score. Broncbuster running back Charles Lister set a Centennial Bowl game record with 108 yards on 23 carries.

score by quarter scoring

RAN-Worsham 36-yd td pass to Turner

RAN-Cartwright 3-yd td run

RAN-Worsham 65-yd td pass to Fuller

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Smith 49-0

RAN-Thompson 75-0

Passing: GC-Kelly 10-19-0-119-1

RAN-Worsham 6-10-2-170-0

Receiving: GCRAN-

game summary

Ranger took full advantage of Garden City miscues, scoring two touchdowns off of three Broncbuster turnovers. But the home team could not take advantage of five Ranger fumbles, suffering their first shutout loss in two years. Ranger scored twice in the opening quarter; then put the clamps down right before the half when David Worsham lofted a 65-yard touchdown pass to Buddy Fuller that put them up 13-0. The Broncbuster offense was stuck in mud, literally, throughout the night, totaling just 57 yards on the ground. They had just 26 over the first 30 minutes of the game.

score by quarter scoring

SCOTT-Morris 2-yd rushing td

GC-Kelly 74-yd td pass to Friede

GC-Kelly 9-yd td pass to McAlpine

SCOTT-Morris 3-yd rushing td

GC-Balluch’s 29-yard field goal

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Smith 12-89-0

SCOTT-

Passing: GC-Kelly 15-30-2-191-2

SCOTT-Anderson 9-17-0-143-0

Receiving: GCSCOTT-

game summary

Head Coach Moe Cotter, nor anyone else, saw this ending coming. Garden City’s Tim Crossland blocked Udon McSpadden’s 31-yard field goal with eight seconds on the clock, preserving a 15-15 tie. After a scoreless first period, Mike Morris got Scottsdale on the board with a two-yard rushing touchdown in the second. Garden City got right back in it when Butch Kelly hit Mike Friede for a 74-yard score. But the Broncbusters missed the extra point and trailed 7-6 at the half. Kelly put Garden City on top in the third with a nine-yard scoring toss before Morris added his second rushing touchdown of the day for the Artichokes.

score by quarter

GC-Robertson 3-yd td run

NEO-Vining 3-yd td run

GC-Reynolds 28-yd td pass to German

GC-Cornelius 1-yd td run

GC-Reynolds 33-yd td pass to Dillingham

NEO-Allen 12-yd td run

statistical leaders

scoring

ELS-Wykle 15-yd td pass to Sallis

ELS-Wykle 1-yd td run

ELS-Reed 1-yd td run

ELS-Palmer 34-yd td run

ELS-Wykle 31-yd td pass to Sims

GC-Wylie 8-yd td run

GC-Wylie 1-yd td run

statistical leaders

Rushing: GC-Britto 13-36

ELS-Palmer 20-98-1

Passing: GC-Wylie 8-23-0-171

ELS-Wykle 9-18-2-145-1

Receiving: GC-Sheehy 3-26

ELS-Sims 7-123-1

game summary

After a slow start, Garden City broke open a 7-7 deadlock once Ronn Reynolds hit Ron German for a 28-yard touchdown to make it 14-7 in the third. Terry Cornelius added a one-yard touchdown run, and Reynolds zipped a 33-yard scoring toss to Erron Dillingham

game summary

In their second postseason game in school history, Garden City was completely outmatched. Ellsworth raced out to a 21-0 halftime lead. Quarterback Lee Wykle fired a 15-yard scoring strike to Jim Sallis to get the Panthers on the board in the first. Ellsworth added two more touchdowns in the second period: Wykle and Mike Reed both blasted in from a yard out, puting the Broncbusters in a three touchdown hole. Mike Palmer put Ellsworth up 28-0 in the third on a 34-yard sprint to the end zone, and Wykle lasered a 31-yard scoring strike to Dwight Sims, who caught a game-high seven balls for 123 yards. Garden City’s only two touchdowns of the afternoon came in the fourth on two Bill Wylie rushing touchdowns: one from eight yards; the other from inside the 1.

score by quarter scoring

rushing td

DEL-Webster 19-yd td run

DEL-Webster rushing td

DEL-Clemmons 6-yd td run

DEL-Clemmons 50-yd td run

DEL-Clemmons 38-yd td run

statistical leaders

Rushing: GCDEL-

GC-Tuck Glasse 2-17-0-17-1

GC-Patterson 1-9

game summary

The 1950 Broncbusters were defined by a stout running game and a powerful defense. But in the Little Sugar Bowl, neither did much to help their cause. Del Mar dominated every phase, sprinting out to a 28-0 halftime lead. Late in the second period, Garden City punter Duane Hays had his kick blocked, and Del Mar picked it up at the 6 yard line. On the very next play, Billy Clemmons blasted in from six yards out to give the Texans a four-touchdown advantage. Clemmons added a 50-yard touchdown run in the third and a 38-yard score in the final period.

1967 STERLING SILVER BOWL

ALL-TIME RESULTS

ED HALL ERA (1946)

Career Record: 3-3 (.500)

BRYCE RODERICK ERA(1947)

Career Record: 2-5 (.286)

LELAND

ERA(1959-1960)

Career Record: 16-4 (.800)

ED

Career Record: 2-13-2 (.118)

JACK MORRIS ERA(1950-1955)

Career Record: 31-26 (.544)

Career Record: 9-22 (.290)

HOMER SALTER ERA(1961-1966)

Career Record: 20-40 (.333)

BENDER ERA(1948-1949)

1950 VS. COFFEYVILLE

JIM DUNCAN ERA(1956-1958)

KENDALL

ALL-TIME RESULTS

Career Record: 3-3 (.500)

BOB RILEY ERA(1967)

MOE COTTER ERA(1975-1978)

GEORGE WALSTAD ERA(1968-1974)

1963 JERRY REGAN VS. PRATT

ALL-TIME RESULTS

Career Record: 3-3 (.500)

Career Record: 14-6 (.700)

Career Record: 3-6 (.333)

Career Record: 43-22 (.662)

Career Record: 9-25 (.265)

RAY SEWALT ERA(1979-1980)

HANK HETTWER ERA(1982-1985)

RAY BRAUN ERA(1981)

BRIAN MCNEELEY ERA(1986-1991)

1990 DERRICK CLARK VS. INDY

ALL-TIME RESULTS

Career Record: 3-3 (.500)

Record: 33-11 (.750)

(10-2, region runner-up; Real Dairy Bowl Champs)

Real Dairy Bowl Pocatello, ID

JEFF LEIKER ERA(1992-1995) Career

BOB LARSON ERA(1999-2004)

JIM GUSH ERA(1996-1998)

2000 BERIN LACEVIC VS. BUTLER

ALL-TIME RESULTS

Career Record: 3-3 (.500)

JJ ECKERT ERA(2005-2006)

LUCAS ASLIN ERA(2007-2010)

JEFF TATUM ERA(2011-2012)

NICK MARSHALL VS. CISCO

MILLER ERA(2013-2014)

Career Record: 3-3 (.500) JEFF SIMS ERA(2015-2018)

Career Record: 33-13 (.717)

Career Record: 15-4 (.789)

TOM MINNICK ERA

Jeremy Faulk Frank Murphy

To say Jeremy Faulk came out of nowhere in 2015 may be the ultimate understatement. The Palatka, FL native was not heavily recruited out of Palatka High School. He had 71 tackles, three sacks and two fumbles his senior season, earning a spot in the Florida vs. Georgia All-Star Game. But it did little to attract Power-5 schools, so Faulk inked with Florida Atlantic, giving his commitment to then assistant coach Jeff Sims.

“If I told you that Jeremy Faulk would be as good as he was in 2015, I’d be lying to you,” Sims said. “At Florida Atlantic, he couldn’t even get on the field. He just needed a chance.”

He redshirted with the Owls in 2013; then was on the scout team a year later. That prompted a change in scenery for Faulk. And when Sims was let go after Carl Pelini was fired, the defensive lineman left the program.

Then came November, 2014. Following a 3-8 campaign, Matt Miller was fired as Head Coach. A few weeks later, Sims was hired, setting up a reunion between a journeyman coach and an upstart defensive tackle.

The marriage worked. And despite another 3-8 season, Faulk made the most of his opportunity. He recorded 10 or more tackles four times, including a season-high 13 vs. Air Force Prep and Iowa Western. In the Broncbusters week-nine upset of No. 1 Butler, Faulk registered eight tackles, 1.5 sacks and a pass breakup, closing the year with 87 stops, 17 for loss and three sacks.

Once the season ended, Faulk signed with Baylor. But off-the-field issues that got Art Briles axed, had Faulk searching for another program. In August, 2016, Faulk returned to Garden City, spearheading one of the best defenses in Junior College history. He finished the year with 75 tackles and six sacks, pulverizing Hutchinson with 18 stops in week four, all while playing with a 102-degree fever.

Frank Murphy’s path to Garden City was indeed a bumpy one. Growing up in Florida, Murphy signed as a wide receiver with Itawamba Community College in 1995. The following year, he transferred to Garden City and redshirted during the 1996 season. But in 1997, Murphy made a name for himself, becoming the most lethal weapon in the NJCAA.

Murphy’s 15 carry, 212-yard performance during a 59-0 rout of Fort Scott in the season opener, definitely opened some eyes. A month later, his offensive antics were on full display, carrying 16 times for 225 yards and a touchdown in a 57-6 victory over rival Dodge City. It was all part of a resume that included six 100-yard rushing games.

Murphy guided Garden City to the Jayhawk Conference Championship, which included a victory over Coffeyville in the Region VI title game, the same Red-Raven squad that had squashed the Broncbusters 41-13 a month earlier. The win propelled Garden City into their first-ever National Championship Game, falling to Trinity Valley 48-13.

While the on-the-field accolades shined brightest, the final numbers are even more impressive considering what he was dealing with off-thefield. By season’s end, the sophomore tallied 1,370 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. He caught 17 balls for 266 yards and returned two kickoffs for scores; the most eye-popping of which came vs. Hutchinson, where he raced 88 yards to the end zone in a 26-2 humiliation of the Blue Dragons. His most impressive feat though came vs. Highland, scoring six touchdowns in the first half. As a side note, Murphy did all of that even though a hamstring injury sideline him for Garden City’s postseason opener vs. Dodge City.

Murphy eventually signed with Kansas State where he was a reserve running back, totaling 257 yards and five touchdowns in 1998. In 1999, he was second on the team with 541 yards on the ground and six scores. The following April, Murphy was taken in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Drafty by the Chicago Bears.

CAREER STATISTICS

NJCAA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR • JEREMY FAULK

NJCAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR • FRANK MURPHY

NATIONAL AWARDS

Chris Windsor

The Broncbusters fell short of winning a National Championship, but they were ranked in the top five for most of the season. Windsor became the first Garden City quarterback since Rallegh Kelly in 1977 to be named a firstteam All-American.

On New Year’s Eve, Windsor signed with Southern Mississippi over Kansas and Kansas State. In fact, he was close to signing with the Jayhawks before he left Lawrence to take one more official visit. When Windsor left the building, Kansas signed Northeastern Oklahoma quarterback Ben Rurtz.

CAREER STATISTICS

Prior to his arrival in Garden City, Chris Windsor had already made headlines. In 1993, he led Jones County to a 9-2-1 record and an appearance in the Texas Junior College Shrine Bowl. But following the season, the dual-threat quarterback wanted a change of scenery.

In February, 1994, Windsor transferred to Garden City, setting the stage for one of the greatest single-seasons in program history.

In week one vs. Dodge City, Windsor showed off his efficiency, finishing 10-of-12 for 142 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-0 shutout. A few weeks later vs. Independence, he did it again, going 9-of-12 for 237 yards and two touchdowns. From that point on, Windsor was nearly unstoppable.

He threw for 275 and three touchdowns in a win over powerhouse Coffeyville. He followed that up with a 17-of-28, 217-yard, four touchdown performance in a 38-7 victory over Dodge City and a 243-yard, five scoring toss game vs. Hutchinson. The five touchdowns still stands as the second most in a game in school history.

With their 49-26 rout of Hutchinson in the Jayhawk Conference Championship Game, Windsor had done something no other quarterback at Garden City had ever done to that point-lead the Broncbusters to an undefeated season. But he had paid a price. Windsor was knocked out of the contest with a fractured jaw. But after getting it wired shut, he returned to throw for 156 yards and two touchdowns.

Windsor’s only downfall during the 1994 season came in the Dixie Rotary Bowl vs. Dixie State, where he threw three interceptions in a 26-21 loss. It was only the second time all year he had tossed multiple picks in the same game (he threw two vs. Dodge City).

Still, what Windsor accomplished that year was incredible. He threw for 2,252 yards, the third highest single-season total in program history. He completed 63 percent of his passes, and threw 24 touchdowns to only six interceptions, while the offense ranked second in the nation in yards per game (489). He was named the conference offensive player of the year and a first-team, NJCAA All-American, earning a spot amongst 11 finalists for National Player of the Year. Windsor eventually beat out six other quarterbacks including Donald Sellers from the National Champion Trinity Valley Cardinals and Daren Wilkinson from Ricks, who led the country with 3,104 yards and 31 touchdowns.

NJCAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR • CHRIS WINDSOR

ALL-AMERICANS

Year Player Pos. Team

2022 Raymon Cutts ............. DL ..............1st

2021 Isaiah Adams ............... OL ..............1st

Keylon Kennedy DB 1st

2020-21 Jordan Ford ................. RB ...............1st

Raymond Cutts DE 1st

Jonathan Huggins DB 2nd

Keylon Kennedy ......... DB ..............2nd

2019 K. Merriweather LB 2nd

Nymonta Doucoure OL HM

Ali Gaye ......................... DL ..............HM

2018 Bam Olaseni OL 1st

Charles West ................ RB ...............2nd

Dedrick Mills ............... RB ...............HM

Howard Watkins OL HM

2017 Nigel Kilby .................... TE ...............1st

2016 Jamie Tago DL 1st

Mike Hughes DB 1st

Tra Minter ..................... RB ...............2nd

BJ Blount DB HM

2015 Jeremy Faulk DL 1st

2014 Brandon Snell ............. WR .............HM

2013 Brandon Snell WR 2nd

Errol Clark ..................... LB ...............HM

2012 Tyreek Hill..................... RB ...............2nd

Nick Marshall QB 2nd

2011 Chaz Nelson ................ DE ..............1st

2010 Mark Spaight LB 2nd

2009 Dontrell Johnson DB HM

2008 Eugene Smith ............. QB ..............HM

Cameron Kenney KR 1st

2007 Zach Roth OL 2nd

JR Br yant ....................... LB ...............HM

2006 Phil Loadholt OL 1st

Kevin Dixon ................. DT ..............HM

Derrick Raymer ........... P .................HM

2005 Phil Loadholt OL 1st

Marcus Cross ............... RB ...............HM

Luke Dreiling K 1st

2004 Rodney Allen DT 1st

Luke Dreiling ............... K .................1st

2003 DJ Johnson DT 1st

Andre Hall RB HM

2002 Marcus West ................ LB ...............HM

Cullen Homolka FB HM

Corey Reddick ............. DB ..............HM

2001 Shawn Steiner............. OL ..............1st

Lance Carson OL HM

Derrick Pope................ LB ...............1st

Clint Werth OL 2nd

Berin Lacevic K 2nd

2000 Korey Banks ................. DB ..............HM

Jon Hawk OL HM

Jared Packard OL 1st

Henr y Bryant ............... DE ..............1st

Corey Jenkins QB 2nd

Clint Werth ................... OL ..............1st

1999 Roger Ross ................... WR .............HM

John Culp DT HM

Er vin Holloman .......... DT ..............1st

Jeremie Frazier TE HM

Corey Jenkins QB HM

C.J. Jones ...................... WR .............2nd

1998 Travis Schwartz .......... LB ...............1st

Roger Ross WR HM

Hamlin Milligan .......... DB ..............1st

Cliff Holloman DT 1st

Ashante Woodyard DB HM

1997 Mike Love ..................... OL ..............2nd

Matt Lehning DB HM

Frank Murphy RB 1st

Deone Horinek ........... P/K .............HM

ALL-CONFERENCE

Sean Setzer QB 2nd

J.J. Ford TE 2nd

Jeff Blanchard RB HM

Michael Choate WR HM

Adam Conway ............... WR .............. HM

Daniel Mize OL HM

Kevin Dixon ................. DL ..............1st

J.R. Bryant LB 1st

Dee Brown DB 1st

Oga Faumui ................. DL ..............2nd

Shurkee Barfield DL HM

Ronald Neloms LB HM

Rock Dennis................. DB ..............HM

Derrick Raymer DB HM

Derrick Raymer ........... P .................HM

2005 Marcus Cross ............... RB ...............1st

Phil Loadholt OL 1st

Rod Windsor ................ QB ..............2nd

Mike Jardin WR 2nd

Erik Thomas OL 2nd

J.J. Ford .......................... TE ...............HM

Damian Atkins WR HM

Damian Tudor OL HM

Blake Alexander ......... FB ...............HM

Marcus Pittman DL 1st

Garrett Brinkmeyer ... DB ..............HM

Joe D vorak ................... LB ...............HM

Damain Brackenbury LB HM

2002 Cullen Homolka FB 1st

Kenyada Tatum........... WR .............2nd

Casey Carr .................... OL ..............HM

Chris Neihouse OL HM

Andrew Harris ............. QB ..............HM

Corey Reddick DB 1st

Marcus West LB 2nd

Ced Williams ................ DB ..............2nd

Kevin James DL HM

Kenyada Tatum KR HM

K .J. Harris ...................... KR ...............HM

2001 Jeremy Johnson TE HM

Clint Werth ................... OL ..............1st

Jon Hawk ...................... OL ..............1st

Jordan Lang OL 2nd

Shawn Steiner............. OL ..............1st

Kyle Barkley QB HM

K .J. Harris RB 2nd

Lance Carson............... DL ..............1st

Gabe Nyenhuis DL 2nd

James Jackson DL 2nd

Derrick Pope................ LB ...............1st

Marcus West LB HM

Wes Lundeen .............. LB ...............HM

Cedric Williams ........... DB ..............1st

Luke Stone DB 2nd

Kendall McVay ............ DB ..............HM

Ken McNickle P 1st

2004

Anthony Kilby ............. OL ..............1st

Brian Bailey OL 1st

Alfonso Caballero OL 2nd

Jermaine Barnett ....... RB ...............2nd

Donald Raymere WR HM

Damian Tudor OL HM

Aaron Lockhart .......... OL ..............HM

Chris Nelson QB HM

Rodney Allen............... DL ..............1st

Alvin Bowen ................ LB ...............1st

O thelus Swift DB 1st

Wayne Wilder .............. DL ..............2nd

Terry Washington DB 2nd

R yan Friedrichs DL HM

Matt Foster................... LB ...............HM

Clayton Cox LB HM

Justin McKinney DB HM

Grant Stevenson ........ P .................1st

Luke Dreiling K 1st

2003 Andre Hall .................... RB ...............1st

Chris Ricard .................. FB ...............1st

Bo Greer OL 2nd

Jason Stithem ............. TE ...............HM

Yamon Figurs WR HM

Darko Skavo OL HM

Seth Rolfs ..................... OL ..............HM

Rodney Allen DL 1st

LaDrelle Bryant LB 2nd

Todd Foster .................. LB ...............HM

Terry Washington DB HM

Dominic Dingle .......... DB ..............HM

Grant Stephenson ..... P .................2nd

Josh Slater K HM

Berin Lacevic K 2nd

2000 C.J. Jones ...................... WR .............1st

Jon Hawk OL 1st

Jared Packard OL 1st

Corey Jenkins .............. QB ..............1st

Aaron Arnold OL 2nd

Henr y Bryant ............... DL ..............1st

Lance Carson............... DL ..............1st

Derrick Pope LB 1st

Korey Banks ................. DB ..............1st

Remuise Johnson DB 1st

Ivan Butler DL 2nd

Khreem Smith ............. DL ..............HM

Drew Thon LB HM

Les Chaves DB HM

C.J. Jones ...................... KR ...............1st

Curtis Ansel P 1st

Berin Lacevic ............... K .................2nd

COREY JENKINS

SERIES RECORDS

Career Record: 3-3 (.500) VS. BUTLER Garden City leads 43-42-3

VS. COFFEYVILLE VS. DODGE CITY Coffeyville leads 50-31-1 Garden City leads 58-26

SERIES RECORDS

VS. FORT SCOTT

VS. HIGHLAND

VS. HUTCHINSON

VS. INDEPENDENCE

Garden City leads 32-30

Garden City leads 31-6

Series tied 40-40

Garden City leads 51-25-1

SERIES RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

RUSHING RECORDS

Frank Murphy (124) and Eric Hesser (132)

1997 vs. Butler

Tyson Wilson (285) and Chris Crawford (144) ................................. 1996 vs. Dodge City

Tywone Kingsby (127) and Corey Dillon (120) ........................ 1994 vs. Independence

Essex Law (209) and James Elliott (143) 1992 playoffs vs. Butler

Essex Law (228) and James Elliott (112) 1992 vs. Air Force Prep

Kevin Bouie (141) and Dan Shurley (133) 1991 vs. Dodge City

Charles Lister (144) and Victor Smith (109) 1989 vs. Air Force Prep

Victor Smith (133) and Monroe Young (102) 1988 vs. Dodge City

Terry Lewis (170) and Chris Bailey (101) 1987 vs. Panhandle

James Vaughn (208) and Chris Bailey (113) ............................. 1981 vs. Independence

James Vaughn (173) and Sherman Fields (108) ........... 1981 vs. New Mexico Military

James Vaughn (145), Paul Brown (139) and Nate Grier (106) 1980 vs. Adams St.

Dwayne Crutchfield (305), Glen Buggs (171) and Alvin Baker (125) 1979 vs. Butler

Dwayne Crutchfield (175) and Glen Buggs (169) 1979 vs. Hutchinson

Dwayne Crutchfield (187) and Glen Buggs (101)

Robert Robertson (133) and Terry Cornelius (168)

vs. Pratt

vs. Butler

Robert Robertson (179) and Terry Cornelius (104) 1976 vs. Air Force Prep

Robert Robertson (161) and Terry Cornelius (150) ............................... 1976 vs. Cowley

Ricky Kelly (200) and Roger Dixon (129) .....................................................

Ricky Kelly (249) and Roger Dixon (114)

Clyde Russell (180), Tim King (165) and Dennis Reece (104 )

Manny Britto (140) and Bob Crutchfield (168)

vs. Butler

vs. Indy

Hodges (179)......................................

Ramon Jefferson (168) and Ellis Merriweather (120)

Ramon Jefferson (162) and Jadon hayes (119)

Dedrick Mills (267) and Charles West (201)

Dedrick Mills (240) and Charles West (237)

vs. Butler

vs. Dodge City

vs. Fort Scott

vs. Dodge City

vs. Fort Scott

Charles West (142) and Dedrick Mills (125) 2018 vs. Independence

Dedrick Mills (117) and Charles West (116) 2018 vs. Iowa Western

Mario Whitney (101) and Marcus Cross (102) .................................

Chris Nelson (162) and Andre Hall (127) ............................

KJ Harris (152) and Tyson Thompson (323)

Tyson Thompson (160) and Deangelo Green (131)

Daniel Davis (126) and Zach Dechant (107)

Ben Gay (162) and Corey Jenkins (110)

Corey Jenkins (109) and Ben Gay (101)

Ben Gay (170) and Corey Jenkins (141)

2004 vs. Dodge City

2003 playoffs vs. Fort Scott

2002 vs. Glendale

2002 vs. Independence

2000 vs. Highland

1999 vs. Independence

1999 vs. Butler

1999 vs. Air Force Prep

Corey Jenkins (161) and Gay (118) 1999 vs. Fort Scott

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dr. ryan ruda

7TH PRESIDENT, GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The board of trustees unanimously approved, on Feb. 12, 2019, Dr. Ryan Ruda as the seventh President of Garden City Community College.

Before taking on the lead roll, Ruda served as the interim President since the summer of 2018.

Dr. Ruda has been a part of Garden City Community College for more than two decades, most recently serving as the vice president of instruction and student services. He began his tenure as a counselor before being named Director of Counseling in 2003. From there, Dr. Ruda held numerous leadership roles on campus including Athletic Director.

Dr. Ruda is also very active in our Southwest Kansas community, where he volunteers on the United School District 363 Holcomb school board and the Board of the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce. He participates in the Garden City Rotary Club and sits as an exofficio member of the Garden City Community College Endowment Association Board.

Dr. Ruda completed his Doctorate in Community College Leadership through the Rouche Graduate Center at National American University in 2018. He also earned a Master of Science in Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, both at Fort Hays State University.

Dr. Ruda and his wife, Amanda, have three daughters in middle and high school—Madi, Nicole, and Malia, all of whom attend school in Holcomb.

When Dr. Ruda entered the Presidential role at Garden City Community College, he brought with him a renewed focus on student-centered and value driven decision making at the faculty, staff, and administrative levels. Dr. Ruda himself exemplifies the “BroncBUSTER” values, as they are called on campus. He is a servant leader, is a very relatable individual, and his passion for student success permeates the entire campus at GCCC.

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MIKE PILOSOF

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Mike Pilosof begins his second year as the Athletic Director at Garden City Community College. He also serves as the sports information director, a position he has held since 2016.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Pilosof grew up in Las Vegas, NV. He graduated from Bonanza High School before receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2007. He earned his Master's in Sport Management from the University of Kansas in 2022.

After school, he began his play-by-play career at K-101 Radio in Woodward, OK. There, he worked as the news and sports director for a two-station cluster. In 2012, he took a job as the assistant news and sports director for Wright Wradio in Weatherford, OK where he called games for Southwestern Oklahoma State. A year later, he was hired as the sports director at the Western Kansas Broadcast Center in Garden City.

For the past nine years, Pilosof has served as the radio play-byplay voice for Garden City Community College football, men's and women's basketball, and baseball. From 2013-2018, he called games for Garden City High School.

Pilosof was recognized by both the Oklahoma and Kansas Association

of Broadcasters numerous times for excellence in play-by-play, sportscast and newscasts.

In 2020, Pilosof started his own production company, Pilosof Films, which specializes in commercial, sports, and wedding cinematography.

His wife, Amber, is a registered nurse at Siena Medical Clinic and works in the college health department. Together, they have four children: Ryan (17), Gavin (17), Connor (15), and Benjamin (13).

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VP ATHLETICS

ALL-AMERICANS • 3 RUNNER-UP FINISHES • 3 NJCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

COLIN LAMB

VP STUDENT SERVICES AND ATHLETICS

Colin Lamb has been a staple at Garden City Community College for more than 20 years.

Lamb is the Vice President for Student services and is currently serving as interim Athletic Director. Before that, he worked as Dean of Students.

Lamb’s hard work and commitment to Garden City Community College and its students allowed him to move up into multiple administrative roles throughout his career. He played a key roll in the success of the 2016 National Championship and 2018 National Runner-up teams, as well the hiring of Head Coach Tom Minnick, who took Arizona Western to the National Championship Game three different times.

Lamb earned an Associate’s of Arts Degree from Garden City Community College and transferred to Washburn University where he earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.

Lamb serves on various committees at GCCC, and has earned numerous awards over the past 20 years. He has overseen and helped write two TRIO/SSS grants through the Department of Educationtotaling more than $2 million. Some of his committee appointments include: the Academic Review Committee, Behavioral and Discipline Committee, and the Security and Safety Committee.

Lamb was born and raised in Garden City, KS. He is married to Winsom Lamb and has two sons, Kyler (21) and Isaac (17).

Lamb’s son, Kyler, was an all-state basketball player at Garden City High School, earning a scholarship to play for the Broncbusters. He currently attends the University of Kansas. His wife, Winsom, is a social-science instructor at Garden City Community College, and their youngest son, Isaac, plays football and basketball at Garden City High School.

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