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Red Demons Battle Through Tournament of Champions, Earn Win Over Newton for 7th Place

February 3, 2026 By DCHS Sports

The Dodge City Red Demons boys basketball team completed a demanding stretch of games surrounding the 83rd Annual Tournament of Champions, gaining valuable experience against elite competition and closing the run with an impressive home victory over Newton.

Dodge City opened Tournament of Champions play on January 22 at United Wireless Arena against a physical and efficient Maize Eagles squad. Maize jumped out early and controlled the tempo throughout, handing the Red Demons a 58–31 loss. Dodge City struggled to find offensive rhythm against Maize’s interior presence and defensive pressure, but continued to compete through four quarters. Ty Scheck led the Red Demons with 14 points, gaining experience against one of the tournament’s deeper teams.

Less than 24 hours later, Dodge City responded with a much stronger performance against Manhattan in a tightly contested semifinal matchup. The Red Demons fell just short, 54–52, in a game that featured 11 lead changes and eight ties. Ty Scheck again paced Dodge City with 19 points, while Cru Lembright added 13 points, including three three-pointers. Yaasir Mohammed provided an efficient spark, going a perfect 3-for-3 from the field. Dodge City’s improved shooting and defensive effort highlighted the team’s growth against another strong Class 6A opponent.

The Red Demons carried that momentum into their next game on January 27, hosting Newton and delivering a convincing 68–54 victory. Dodge City controlled the game from the opening quarter, building a double-digit lead early and never relinquishing it. Cru Lembright led all scorers with 18 points, knocking down five three-pointers, while Jaycion Norris added a strong all-around performance with 17 points and eight rebounds. Ty Scheck orchestrated the offense with 13 assists to go along with 12 points, as the Red Demons shot nearly 40 percent from beyond the arc and outscored Newton 33–6 from three-point range.

Overall, the Tournament of Champions stretch served as a critical measuring stick for Dodge City. Facing top-level competition on a big stage and responding with a decisive win over Newton, the Red Demons showed resilience, improved execution, and continued development as they move forward into the heart of the season.

Red Demons Compete Against Deep Field at Wichita Northwest Invitational

February 3, 2026 By DCHS Sports

The Dodge City Red Demon boys swim team traveled to Wichita Northwest High School to compete in the Northwest Boys Invitational, facing one of the largest and most competitive fields of the season. Against strong programs from across the state, the Red Demons showed steady progress, highlighted by multiple top-three finishes and personal-best efforts.

A standout performance came from Easton Steiner, who anchored Dodge City throughout the meet. Steiner finished third in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:01.88, earning 16 points while holding off a tightly packed field. He followed that with another podium finish in the 500-yard freestyle, placing third overall in 5:41.69, again scoring 16 points and demonstrating strong endurance against elite distance swimmers.

In individual events, Jacoby Sutton delivered a solid sprint effort in the 50-yard freestyle, tying for ninth place with a time of 24.82 to score eight points. Sutton later returned in the 100-yard freestyle, posting a season-best 59.29 to finish 14th. Teammate Jameson Sutton also competed well in the sprints, finishing 21st in the 50 free and contributing valuable experience in a deep field.

Dodge City saw encouraging results in the 200-yard individual medley, where Jordan Schneweis placed 10th with a time of 2:33.40, earning seven points. Schneweis showed consistency across all four strokes and competed head-to-head with several state-caliber swimmers.

The Red Demons entered multiple relay teams to build depth and race experience. While the A, B, and C relays in the 200-yard medley relay were disqualified, the team gained valuable reps against top competition, including powerhouse programs like Maize and Maize South. The relays later showed improvement as the meet progressed, particularly in exchanges and split consistency.

In the butterfly events, Lucas Marin Vera represented Dodge City in the 100-yard butterfly, finishing with a time of 1:38.29, while gaining experience in one of the meet’s most demanding races.

Overall, the Wichita Northwest Invitational served as a strong measuring stick for Dodge City. With podium finishes from Steiner, point-scoring swims across multiple events, and continued growth in relays and depth events, the Red Demons continue to build momentum as the postseason approaches.

Red Demons Put Together Strong 3–0 Week at Home

January 9, 2026 By DCHS Sports

The Dodge City Red Demon boys basketball team turned in an impressive week at the Civic Center, posting a 3–0 record with wins over Cimarron, Kingman, and Garden Plain. Dodge City showed balance, depth, and defensive growth throughout the week while getting contributions from multiple players each night.

Dodge City opened the week on January 2 with a 78–57 win over Cimarron, using a hot shooting start to build early momentum. The Red Demons knocked down 10 three-pointers in the first half and shot 55.6 percent from the field for the game. Dodge City led 48–31 at halftime and maintained control the rest of the way.

The offense was led by Cru Lembright, who scored 28 points, including six three-pointers, while also adding four rebounds and two steals. Ty Scheck and Nathan Schulte each finished with 12 points, and the Red Demons recorded 21 assists as a team, highlighting their ball movement. Defensively, Dodge City forced Cimarron into tough perimeter looks and turned stops into transition points.

The Red Demons followed with a 70–51 victory over Kingman on January 3, leaning on defense and second-half execution. After taking a narrow lead into halftime, Dodge City outscored Kingman 39–23 in the second half, holding the Eagles to just nine points in the fourth quarter.

Ty Scheck led the way with 22 points, attacking the paint and finishing through contact, while Cru Lembright added 20 points, including five three-pointers. Dodge City forced 27 Kingman turnovers and converted them into 25 points, a key factor in pulling away late. The Red Demons also won the rebounding battle 38–36, continuing to show improvement on the glass.

Dodge City closed the week on January 6 with a 65–48 win over Garden Plain, a physical team that challenged the Red Demons inside. After trailing by one at the end of the first quarter, Dodge City responded with strong defensive effort and rebounding, holding Garden Plain to just 17 points in the second half.

The Red Demons dominated the boards 41–28 and outscored Garden Plain 13–3 in second-chance points. Ty Scheck again paced the offense with 29 points, while Cru Lembright recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Dodge City also received solid contributions from its bench, which outscored Garden Plain 15–7.

The Red Demons’ ability to score in different ways and respond to physical play highlighted a productive week as they continue to build momentum heading into the next stretch of the season. They travel to Cheney on Friday and then take on Rose Hill on Saturday at Friends University.

Lady Demons Go 2–1 Over the Week, Move to 4–4 on the Season

January 9, 2026 By DCHS Sports

The Dodge City Lady Demons girls basketball team completed a busy week with three games at the Civic Center, posting a 2–1 record and moving to 4–4 overall on the season. The week featured two strong wins over Cimarron and Kingman before closing with a tough loss to a physical Garden Plain squad.

Dodge City opened the week on January 2 with a 52–30 win over Cimarron, setting the tone with defense and balanced scoring. The Lady Demons jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, holding Cimarron to just four points in the fourth quarter. Dodge City shot efficiently from the perimeter and controlled the boards, finishing with a 42–35 rebounding advantage. Piper Mellinger recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Addisyn Taylor and Kale Culwell each added 13 points. Defensively, the Lady Demons limited Cimarron to just 15.6 percent shooting for the game.

The Lady Demons followed with a 45–34 victory over Kingman on January 3, again relying on defense, depth, and free-throw production. Dodge City led 19–10 after the first quarter and maintained control throughout. Emily Gutierrez led the scoring with 16 points, while Addisyn Taylor added 13 points. Dodge City scored 28 points off turnovers and received a strong lift from the bench, which outscored Kingman’s reserves 23–4.

Dodge City closed the week on January 6 against Garden Plain, falling 61–42 to a deep and aggressive Lady Owls team. Garden Plain used rebounding and inside scoring to build a halftime lead and extend it in the second half. The Lady Demons were led by Piper Mellinger with 12 points and Emily Gutierrez with 10 points, while continuing to compete despite being out-rebounded. The game provided another opportunity for Dodge City to gain experience against a quality opponent.

Overall, the Lady Demons showed progress throughout the week, particularly on the defensive end and in their ability to get contributions from multiple players. With a 4–4 record, Dodge City continues to build consistency and momentum as the season moves forward.

Red Demons Finish Third at Salina Invitational

January 9, 2026 By DCHS Sports

The Dodge City Red Demon boys swim team put together a strong, well-rounded performance Thursday night at Salina South, finishing third overall with 374 team points against a deep field that included Hays, Junction City, Salina South, Salina Central, and El Dorado.

Dodge City opened the meet competing hard in the 200-yard Medley Relay, where the Red Demons’ A relay of Jacoby Sutton, Jameson Sutton, Alejandro Guerrero, and Itzaid Ruiz Millan placed fourth with a time of 2:12.84, while the B relay gained valuable experience later in the event.

One of the highlights of the night came from Easton Steiner, who turned in an impressive meet with multiple podium finishes. Steiner placed second in the 200-yard Freestyle (2:02.00) and followed it up with another second-place finish in the 500-yard Freestyle (5:46.10), anchoring the distance events for Dodge City. Steiner also swam the anchor leg on both the 200-yard Freestyle Relay and the 400-yard Freestyle Relay, helping the Red Demons earn critical team points.

In the 200-yard Individual Medley, senior Jordan Schneweis placed fourth (2:34.17), while Jameson Sutton added a seventh-place finish. Schneweis continued his solid night with a fifth-place finish in the 100-yard Butterfly (1:11.49) and helped lead the Red Demons’ A relay to a third-place finish in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay (1:55.24) alongside Christian Chavez, Jameson Sutton, and Steiner.

Sprint events were another strength for Dodge City. Jacoby Sutton placed third in the 100-yard Freestyle (57.33) and added a third-place finish in the 100-yard Backstroke (1:08.33). Alejandro Guerrero contributed points in both the 50-yard Freestyle and 100-yard Butterfly, showing strong freshman effort.

In the 100-yard Breaststroke, Jameson Sutton finished fourth (1:22.43), adding more key points late in the meet. Dodge City closed the night with a strong showing in the 400-yard Freestyle Relay, as the A relay of Sutton, Guerrero, Schneweis, and Steiner placed second with a time of 4:13.40, one of the team’s top finishes of the evening.

Overall, the Red Demons displayed depth across events, competitive relay performances, and continued improvement as the season progresses. With multiple top-three finishes and strong contributions from both veterans and younger swimmers, Dodge City continues to establish itself as a contender moving forward.