Sports
Viking girls win cross country
Led by another one-two finish from Esther Clark and Hope Willems, Smoky Valley won the girls team championship at the Ellsworth Invitational cross country meet Oct. 8.
Bethany runners set bests
The Bethany College cross country team̓s runners had seven seasonal bests in the Carol Swenson Cross Country Invitational on Saturday at McPherson College. The men placed fifth among six teams.
Hesston football crushes Vikings
When Smoky Valley and Hesston get together on the gridiron, one side usually dominates. In nine regular season meetings since 2009, the closest margin was 20 points.
Bethany football shuts out Ottawa
The Bethany College football team won their homecoming game Saturday against Ottawa University 13-0.
Trinity beats SV 55-44
Friday’s Class 3A, District 6 matchup between Smoky Valley and Wichita Trinity had something for everyone – at least everyone who prefers offense to defense. The teams also presented a sharp contrast of ways to move the football.
Spires beat Swedes 35-22
The Bethany College football team lost 35-22 Saturday at University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth.