The WHC County Extension Club visited the city of Nicodemus, a national historic site, on May 5 and were met by resident and historian Angela Bates at Township Hall. Bates moved to Nicodemus in 1986 from Washington, D.C., when the population was about 60 to 65 people.
Recent social work graduates Ramona and Summer Rhodes are the change they want to see in the world. The two helped each other forge a path through the Fort Hays State University cohort program at the University/Training Center, 236 San Jose, in Dodge City through seemingly insurmountable adversity.
The Dodge City golf team competed in the 36-hole Garden City invitational May 7. The first 18 holes were played at Buffalo Dunes and the second 18 holes at Southwind Country Club.
Dodge City softball team wrapped up their season in the Region VI Tournament falling 9-1 to Hutchinson and 12-4 to Colby in the tournament. The Conquistadors close the season with a 20-28 record.
Holly, Colo., driver Brendyn Nordyke won the northern sport mod feature in the #9JR car just ahead of brother Monty. “It was interesting,” Nordyke said. “I was struggling to hold on because I knew he was right there and hoped he didn’t take me out. We worked so hard on both these race cars of ours and finally got to do it.” [PHOTO BY Whitney Hodgin/Dodge City Globe]
In game one the Red Aces nabbed the lead late in the game in an 18-11 victory over Lakin on Monday. The game was tied at eight with the Red Aces batting in the top of the sixth when Nathan Imel drew a walk, scoring one run.
Dodge City baseball team wrapped up the regular season with a tough four-game series against the Hutchinson Blue Dragons, dropping all four games by scores of 11-9, 17-8, 11-8, and 13-2. The Conquistadors finish the regular season with a 28-25 record and finish 15-17 in the KJCCC West finishing sixth in the division.
Tawney Krominga threw a gem in game one for Spearville Lady Lancers, allowing zero runs and besting Trojans by a score of 15-0. The Lady Lancers secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the third inning.
In game one the Lady Aces easily dispatched Sylvan-Lucas 11-3. The Lady Aces got things started in the first inning when Tory Maris singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.
Dodge City softball team finished out the 2022 season with a 20-28 record and four of their players earned postseason honors in the KJCCC, earning All-Conference honors on the Division I side. Freshman, Melanie Castro, and Riley Haney each picked up second-team honors at shortstop and utility, while freshman, Addison Spencer, and sophomore, Stephanie Torres earned honorable mention honors at first base and outfield, respectively.