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Bulldogs escape Builder for third straight win

WINFIELD, Kansas – Two weeks ago the McPherson College men’s basketball team found itself heading into 2025 with a 4-9 record, but since then, the Bulldogs having been riding a three-game winning streak as that continued last Saturday with a 78-77 win over Southwestern.Heading into Christmas break, McPherson garnered some momentum by snapping a six-game losing streak with a two-game winning streak following wins over Bethany (77-72) and Friends (77-69). Upon their return from the break, however, the Bulldogs fell victim to two straight losses on December 30 and New Year’s Eve, losing 119-108 to Saint Xavier and 69-58 to St.

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Signs of sports burnout in young athletes

Many adults credit their time as young athletes with instilling a host of valuable lessons they’ve carried with them throughout their lives. Some point to notable losses during their playing careers as the time they learned to deal with adversity, while others may point to victories as teaching them that hard work pays off.There’s no shortage of lessons for youngsters to learn on athletic playing fields, but parents also must learn some lessons as children don their uniforms and compete.

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