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Red Demons Tame the Tigers

December 19, 2023 By DCHS Sports

Dodge City remains unbeaten at Fieldhouse

Dodge City, KS – In the final non-conference game of 2023, the Red Demons came away with a resounding victory over the Ulysses Tigers with a final score of 58-31.

The Red Demons took an early lead, thanks to a series of impressive plays, including a three-pointer from Anthony Perez, assisted by Ty Scheck.

As the first quarter progressed, the Red Demons maintained their defensive intensity, causing turnovers and converting them into points. Grayden Gamblin played a crucial role with steals and offensive rebounds, contributing to the early lead. The quarter ended with the Red Demons leading 10-6.

The second period saw the Red Demons extending their lead with strong defensive plays and efficient scoring. Bryson Unzueta and Jaiden Springer showcased their offensive capabilities, leading to a halftime score of 20-7 in favor of the Red Demons.

The third period witnessed an even more dominant performance by the Red Demons. Scheck, Tochi Okoro, and Perez led the scoring charge, while the team’s defense continued to stifle the Tigers. The period ended with the Red Demons holding a commanding 40-16 lead.

In the final period, the Red Demons maintained their dominance, with Springer and Okoro leading the offensive charge. The game concluded with a final score of 58-31, marking a convincing victory for the Red Demons.

Key statistics from the game highlight the Red Demons’ well-rounded performance, including efficient field goal shooting (64.3%) and solid defensive plays leading to (16) Ulysses turnovers. Anthony Perez and Tochi Okoro led the team in scoring with (12) apiece, while Jaiden Springer finished with (11) points.

The Red Demons now head into Christmas Break at (2-4) and next face Garden Plain on January 3rd at the Fieldhouse.

Lady Demons win big over Ulysses

December 19, 2023 By DCHS Sports

December 19, 2023 – Dodge City Fieldhouse

Tuesday night was a Spirit Sock Giveaway for Dodge City fans. And not only were the socks a hit – the Lady Demons put on a show lighting up the scoreboard for a 53-16 win over visiting Ulysses.

The Lady Demons found their shooting touch on Tuesday night and it propels them into the Christmas break with good vibes after a tough shooting streak against Wichita Northwest last Saturday.

Ashlyn Lembright kick-started the game for the Lady Demons hitting back to back three-pointers in the first quarter. The Tigers responded to keep things close early, but Emily Gutierrez nailed a three-pointer, highlighting a barrage of points as the Lady Demons hit 6 of their first 7 shots from behind the arc.

The first quarter concluded with Lady Demons holding a significant lead of 16-7.

As the game progressed into the second quarter, the Lady Demons continued to dominate. Lembright and Easha Potts showcased their scoring abilities, extending the lead with well-timed three-pointers and layups. The Tigers struggled to break through the Lady Demons’ defense, facing turnovers and challenges in scoring.

By halftime, Lady Demons had built a substantial lead of 33-14. The Lady Demons finished the half with a field goal percentage of 63.6%.

The third quarter witnessed Lady Demons further asserting their dominance. Potts led the team hitting her free throws and adding some high percentage layups, while the defense continued to stifle the Tigers’ offensive attempts. The Lady Demons’ lead expanded to an impressive 48-14 by the end of the quarter.

In the final quarter, the Lady Demons showcased their depth as the bench players contributed significantly to the final score.

The Lady Demons’ head into the break at (2-4) and will not return to action until January 3rd at home against Garden Plain. Potts finished the game with a team-high 19 points, while Freshman Emily Gutierrez set a career high with 16 points.

Lady Demon Wrestling Heads Into Break with Momentum

December 18, 2023 By DCHS Sports

Dodge City Lady Demon Wrestling Team Dominates 6th Annual Ladycat Classic

On the final weekend before the Christmas Break, the Dodge City Lady Demon Wrestling Team emerged victorious at the 6th Annual Ladycat Classic. The Lady Demons not only showcased their top of podium strength, but overall competitive team depth heading into the second half of the season.

100 Weight Class – Elizabeth Ramirez (12-2)

Elizabeth Ramirez delivered an outstanding performance in the 100 weight class, claiming the 2nd place spot and contributing 20.5 crucial team points.

Round 1: Elizabeth Ramirez defeated Peyton Hennes (Newton) with a decisive fall in just 1 minute and 19 seconds.

Round 2: A swift victory followed as Ramirez secured a fall over Aubrey Montemeyor (Kapaun Mt. Carmel) in 32 seconds.
Round 3: Ramirez continued her winning streak, pinning Ellie Ayres (Topeka Seaman) in 1 minute and 29 seconds.
Championship Bracket: The intensity rose as Ramirez clinched victory in a tiebreaker against Lainie Galvan (Basehor-Linwood).
1st Place Match: Despite a hard-fought battle, Ramirez secured the 2nd position after a challenging match against Madalyn Riedinger (Gardner Edgerton).

105 Weight Class – Miranda Alvarez (12-3)

Miranda Alvarez showcased her wrestling prowess in the 105 weight class, earning a 3rd place finish and contributing 17.5 team points.

Round 2: Alvarez dominated Daisy Mosso-Ramos (Lawrence) with a fall in just 1 minute and 4 seconds.
Round 3: Miley Locke (Basehor-Linwood) faced a similar fate as Alvarez secured another fall in 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
Quarterfinal: Alvarez continued her winning streak with a fall over Audry Johnson (Carbondale-Santa Fe Trail HS) in 1 minute and 54 seconds.
Semifinal: A close match ended with Connie Burns (Shawnee Heights) winning by decision over Alvarez.
3rd Place Match: Alvarez rebounded with a decisive win by decision over Brookelyn Treaster (Newton) with a score of 6-3.

110 Weight Class – Ashley Alonso (15-0)

Ashley Alonso dominated the 110 weight class, securing 1st place and contributing a remarkable 25.5 team points.

Round 1: Alonso showcased her skill with a fall over Avery Tilley (Shawnee Mission South) in 1 minute and 16 seconds.
Quarterfinal: A strategic victory by decision over Isys Galindo (Pittsburgh) with a score of 9-5.
Semifinal: Alonso continued her winning streak with a decisive decision over Autumn Wilson (Tonganoxie) with a score of 8-1.
1st Place Match: The championship was claimed as Alonso triumphed over Avery Hinojos (Newton) with a decision score of 7-3.

130 Weight Class – Ariana De La Rosa (14-2)

Ariana De La Rosa exhibited exceptional skills in the 130 weight class, securing 2nd place and contributing a significant 26.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1: De La Rosa started strong with a fall over Alexis Kelly (Carbondale-Santa Fe Trail HS) in just 51 seconds.
Champ. Round 2: Another quick victory ensued as De La Rosa secured a fall over Madison Johnson (Prairie View) in 50 seconds.
Champ. Round 3: A strategic win by decision over Gracie Oppeau (Spring Hill) with a score of 7-1.
Semifinal: De La Rosa continued her dominant performance with a fall over Isabel Reyes (Shawnee Heights) in 41 seconds.
1st Place Match: The championship eluded De La Rosa as Koti Best (Topeka Seaman) secured a fall in 1 minute and 26 seconds.

135 Weight Class – Hailey Ramos (11-3)

Hailey Ramos finished in 4^th place facing tough competition at the 135 class.

Round 1: Ramos made a strong statement with a victory by fall over Mariah Hainline (Washburn Rural) in just 2 minutes.

Round 3: Continuing her impressive run, Ramos secured another win by fall, this time over Hannah Brown (Pittsburgh), in 3 minutes and 21 seconds.
Quarterfinal: In a closely contested bout, Ramos triumphed over Maci Pearson (Olathe West) with a decision victory, earning a 5-3 score.
Semifinal: Ramos dropped a tough match from Espie Almazan (Lewis Central), who won by fall in 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
3rd Place Match: Ramos engaged in a thrilling contest with Virginia Munoz (Emporia) in the 3rd place match. Munoz secured victory in sudden victory – 1 with a score of 3-1, and Ramos claimed 4th place.

140 Weight Class – Alejandra Delarosa (5-3)

Alejandra Delarosa wins final match to finish in 13^th place.

Champ. Round 1: Delarosa received a bye in the first round.
Champ. Round 2: Despite a valiant effort, Delarosa faced a tough opponent in Alex Marks (Gardner Edgerton), who secured a victory by fall in 1 minute and 48 seconds.
Champ. Round 3: Delarosa faced another challenging bout, and Taisha Charles (Spring Hill) secured victory by decision with a score of 6-2.
Semifinal: The tournament took a positive turn for Delarosa as she claimed victory by fall over Annika Taylor (Olathe Northwest) in 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
13th Place Match: Delarosa secured 13th place with a medical forfeit victory over Mackenzie Colgrove (Tonganoxie).

145 Weight Class – Yareli Garcia (13-2)

Yareli Garcia’s exceptional performances in the 145 weight class contributes to team points and 3^rd place finish.

Round 1: Garcia started her campaign with a decisive victory by fall over MaLeah Montgomery (Lansing) in 1 minute and 51 seconds.
Round 3: The momentum continued as Garcia secured another win by fall, this time over Makayla Conner (Silver Lake HS) in 42 seconds.
Quarterfinal: Garcia faced Hailee Crosland (Carbondale-Santa Fe Trail HS) and secured victory by decision with a score of 2-0.
Semifinal: Garcia falls to Avari Johnson (Leavenworth), who won by fall.
3rd Place Match: Garcia bounced back with a victory by fall over McKenna Haltom (Shawnee Heights) in 1 minute and 39 seconds, claiming 3rd place.

155 Weight Class – Liliana Arroyo Alba (11-2)

Liliana Arroyo Alba’s dominant performances in the 155 weight class complete a Championship run for the weekend.

Round 1: Alba received a bye in the first round.
Round 3: Alba begins her impressive run with a victory by fall over Yaneli Carranza (Emporia) in 1 minute and 41 seconds.
Quarterfinal: The momentum carried on as Alba secured victory by fall over Haley Flores (Blue Valley Southwest) in 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
Semifinal: Alba faced a tough challenge from Cianna Graves (Shawnee Heights) but emerged victorious by decision with a score of 7-6.
1st Place Match: Alba concluded the tournament in style, securing the championship with a victory by fall over Hannah Mott (Shawnee Mission Northwest) in 3 minutes and 35 seconds.

170 Weight Class – Erika Sandoval (9-6)

Erika Sandoval finishes in 10^th place after two consolation round victories.

Round 2: Sandoval started the tournament strong with a victory by fall over Jules Althouse (Topeka Seaman) in 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
Round 3: Despite facing tough competition from Jacqueline Goodman (Leavenworth), who won by fall in 5 minutes and 10 seconds, Sandoval showcased resilience.
Cons. Round 1: Sandoval bounced back with a victory by fall over Mandy Perez (Olathe North) in 3 minutes and 34 seconds.
Cons. Round 2: Sandoval secured victory by decision over Payton Knipp (Spring Hill) with a score of 4-3.
9th Place Match: Sandoval faced a challenging match in the 9th place match, ultimately falling to Maddie Burdick (Pittsburgh), who secured victory by fall in 4 minutes.

190 Weight Class – Naomi Orozco (13-3)

Naomi Orozco finishes in 5^th place.

Round 1: Orozco started the tournament strong with a victory by fall over Jessa Pappas (Olathe West) in 36 seconds.
Round 2: The momentum continued as Orozco secured another win by fall, this time over Sky Kelly (Carbondale-Santa Fe Trail HS) in 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
Round 3: Orozco faced tough competition from Morgan Miller (Blue Valley Southwest), who secured victory by fall in 5 minutes and 45 seconds.
Consolation Bracket: Orozco bounced back in the consolation bracket with a victory by fall over Gianna Redcorn (Kapaun Mt. Carmel) in 2 minutes and 46 seconds.
5th Place Match: Orozco concluded the tournament on a high note, securing 5th place with a victory by fall over Abagail Soppe (Topeka Seaman) in 26 seconds.

The Lady Demons finished as Team Champions with 173.5 points. Shawnee Heights finished second with 145.0 points. The 6A defending State Champions – Washburn Rural – finished in 4^th place with 111.0 points. The home team – Basehor-Linswood – finished in 3^rd place. The Lady Demons are now off until they host their home tournament at the United Wireless Arena on Saturday, January 6.

Red Demon Swim team compete in Garden City Meet

December 18, 2023 By DCHS Sports

The Dodge City High School swim team competed in the Garden City Invitational on Thursday, December 14^th. The Team finished 5^th as a team.

Event 1 200 Yard Medley Relay

6^th Place Dodge City High School “A” 2:21.12

Andrew Pelton 2) Jordan Schneweis 3) Inigo Muriel Lopez 4) Max Murabito

Event 2 200 Yard Freestyle

2^nd Inigo Muriel Lopez 2:09.71

13^th Andrew Kimball 3:21.30

Event 3 200 Yard IM

5^th Andrew Pelton 2:58.24

Event 4 50 Yard Freestyle

11^th Jordan Schneweis 33.23

12^th Max Murabito 34.29

Event 7 Men 100 Yard Freestyle

7^th Andrew Pelton 1:05.80

Event 10 Men 100 Yard Backstroke

1^st Inigo Muriel Lopez 1:06.96

8^th Tyce Portenier 1:29.89

11^th Easton Steiner 1:37.08

Event 11 Men 100 Yard Breaststroke

8^th Jordan Schneweis 1:35.19

9^th Max Murabito 1:36.35

Event 12 Men 400 Yard Freestyle Relay

7^th Dodge City High School “A” 4:44.62

Andrew Pelton 2) Inigo Muriel Lopez 3) Jordan Schneweis 4) Max Murabito

Lady Demon Wrestling Wins WAC Opener

December 15, 2023 By DCHS Sports

Lady Demon Wrestling Triumphs Over Great Bend in WAC Wrestling Dual

Great Bend, KS – Thursday

In a riveting WAC Wrestling Dual that unfolded on the mat at Great Bend High School, the defending WAC Champion Lady Demon wrestlers secured an early season victory over Great Bend with a final score of (48-30).

The action-packed dual kicked off with the 100-pound weight class, where Elizabeth Ramirez from Dodge City HS claimed a hard-fought victory over Kayle Baldwin of Great Bend HS with a final score of [6-2], setting the tone for a competitive night of wrestling.

Great Bend responded with a powerful performance at the 105-pound weight class, as Camdyn Post secured a fall over Miranda Alvarez from Dodge City HS in an impressive 1 minute and 40 seconds. The home team took an early lead at (6-3), but it would be the last lead of the night for the host Panthers.

Momentum swung back and forth as Alea Smith of Dodge City HS won by forfeit at 110 pounds, followed by Ashley Alonso from Dodge City HS quickly securing a fall at 115 pounds, putting the Lady Demons back in the lead for good. The 120-pound weight class saw Yessenia Castro from Dodge City HS earning a decisive [8-2] victory over Braelyn Turner of Great Bend HS, as the Lady Demons continued to build on their lead.

Great Bend fought back with determination earning a fall at 130, but Hailey Ramos quickly stomped out the momentum with a pin at 135.

Dodge City HS responded with a series of falls at 140, 145, and 155 pounds, with Alejandra Delarosa, Yareli Garcia, and Liliana Arroyo Alba securing crucial points for the Lady Demons. The 170-pound weight class witnessed Kirra Stevens of Great Bend HS securing a fall over Erika Sandoval. Great Bend won their final match of the evening at 190. The Lady Demons sealed the victory with a fall at 235, courtesy of Yasmin Lopez Chavez.

The Lady Demon wrestling team will finish the fall semester at the 40-team Basehor-Linwood Tournament this weekend.