Jayhawks claim Crimson Classic crown in comeback win
Kansas over Texas Arlington 2 1 to clinch Crimson Classic as Mel Wallach slugged her third homer in two days. Kara Pierce earned the win in a complete game five-hitter and was named tournament MVP as KU improves to 14 4 and eyes rest before next series. Wallach Torres Moppin also earned all tournament honors while Pierce struck out 18 in 25 innings.
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Ottawa Cyclones Hurdle To State With Top Seed
Ottawa Highs boys basketball enters Class 4 sub state as top seed with a 17-3 mark after a 104-80 win over Kansas City Ward. Coach Grover warns that post season presents question marks as Fort Scott and Chanute loom as threats. Osawatomie hosts at 7 tonight as Baldwin and Mill Valley also eye sub state glory.
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Royals roll past Cubs in spring with Beltran big hit
Carlos Beltran drilled a two run triple as the Kansas City Royals routed the Chicago Cubs 9-2 in Mesa. Sammy Sosa sat out a second straight game with a tight right quadriceps but said he would return in a couple days. Louis Ordaz sparked the offense with a leadoff single and the Royals added four runs in the second behind Beltran and Sweeney. Darrell May worked two hitless innings for KC.
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Fightin Indians eye strong season as seniors return
Haskell Indian Nations University softball prepares for the opener with two seniors Kim DeRain and Ehove Dixon and two returning all conference players Katie Renwick and Jamie Tanner. Renwick hit .438 last season and Tanner led with a .417 average. Julie Sharp transfers in after losing 45 pounds and behind the plate shows promise. Makyla Lonewolf is out for the year with a leg injury. Freshman Samantha Nenaikita adds infield speed.
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Indians Open With Bethany in Doubleheader at HIM Field
The Fort Defiance roster lists Terri Slinkey, Julie Sharp, Kim DeRain, Jamie Tanner, Karie Johnston, Samantha Nenalkita, Katie Renwick, Ehove Dixon, Susanville Tara Lena, Seril Ingle, Risa Wilford, Starla Poole and more as they prepare for a season opener a 3 p.m. doubleheader against Bethany at the HIM field. The schedule includes tournaments at Kansas Wesleyan, Baker, McPherson, Avila, and McPherson, with key dates through May MCAC tournament. Sports editor Chuck Woodling notes the team expects more experience than any prior program.
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KU runners set four school records at indoor championships
Kansas University athletes set four school marks at the Big 12 Indoor meet in Lincoln Nebraska led by Kim Clark with a school record 1 20.38 in the 600 meters and the women placing fourth while the men ended ninth. Clark anchored a second place 1 600 meter relay with Hann Keller and McField. Robbie Harri ford posted school records in the 60 and 200 semifinals but finished eighth in the 200 final. Anson Jackson matched third in the 60 hurdles and Benaud Shirley hit a season best 50 10 in the triple jump.
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Ohio State defeats Kansas in Sunday tennis dual
Ohio State beat Kansas 4-3 at Wood Valley Racquet Club with two of three doubles wins and three of six singles. Kansas coach Kilment Waterman called the weekend positive, noting KU won 4-3 Friday at Iowa and 6-1 Saturday at Iowa State. results shown on page 50.
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