Firebirds open season in win over Washburn
Free State built a 45 38 lead behind 6 9 forward Wooden scoring 22 as Washburn’s Sisk limited him early. Dillingham added 13 points and six assists driving for a bucket to spark a late third quarter run while Karlin and Douglas contributed key baskets. Washburn misfired on threes, hitting two of 19, and Free State held on for a final win as Schreiner noted first game jitters and defense needing balance before Thursday’s Emporia Tournament opener.
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Free State Beats Washburn Rural In Season Opener 63 56
Free State high school coach Hans team defeated Washburn Rural 63 to 56. Key players Dain Dillingham 13 points and Keith Wooden 22 led Free State while Washburn Rural’s Brady Sisk scored 19. Free State and Rural shot 27 of 51 and 23 of 59 respectively from field.
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Ottawa boys rout Piper in season opener 91 60
Ottawa Cyclones debut with nine three pointers as Ross Thompson leads with 27 points and Lee Baldwin adds 22. Despite strong start, coach Grover cites defensive and half court concerns while KC Piper struggles 60 points. Ottawa 1 0 improves to 1 0 and Piper falls to 0 1.
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Ottawa girls rout Piper 70 to 30 in high school hoops
Ottawa High pushed the pace with a quick transition game to overwhelm Kansas City Piper 70 30 Friday. Senior Liz Burks led with 18 points as Ottawa benefited from pace and hustle despite Piper's height advantage.
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Franchione Takes A&M Job After Alabama Exit
Dennis Franchione leaves Alabama to accept a six year contract valued at 1.5 to 2 million dollars per year to replace R C Slocum at Texas A M He says Texas A M has long been on his short list and speaks of tradition and a foundation with no losing seasons since 1982 He notes his family loyalty and rapid negotiations in Dallas and College Station amid Alabama probation controversy.
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Baldwin Dominates Osawatomie in season opener
Baldwin High girls rout Osawatomie 69 to 29 as Emily Brown scores 18 and Kayla Pringle adds 11. Coach Eric Toot lauds defense holding Osawatomie under 30 shots.
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End platoons now for safer football era?
A critic urges dismantling platoon football to shorten games and reduce injuries. He argues larger, faster players heighten risk, cites historic brutal moments, and suggests 45 minute halves, one platoon play, 50 scholarships, and balanced college programs to revive traditional play. He concedes the idea won’t happen soon.
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Eastern Kentucky Names Danny Hope New Head Coach
Richmond Kentucky Eastern Kentucky hired Louisville offensive line coach Danny Hope as its head coach Friday. Hope, former assistant, played on Eastern Kentucky's 1979 Division I AA national championship team. He replaces Roy Kidd who retired after 39 seasons and 315 victories ranking fifth on the Division I career list.
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Oklahoma Sooners eye rematch in Big 12 title game
Oklahoma running back Griffin posts 100-yard conference game streak and 128 yards against Colorado. Coach Barnett notes fragility of defense to stop Griffin while Doak Walker finalist Brown nears season 1,744 rushing yards and 18 TDs as Sooners prepare for a rematch with Colorado, with Stoops predicting adjustments.
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