Balance keys KU's Final Four run
Kansas gains balance and depth powering an improved shooting attack and stingy defense as Danny Manning mentors from the bench. No single star leads a versatile lineup with seven different game-leading scorers and six players totaling 20+ points in various wins.
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Kansas Coach Bill Self Declines Oklahoma State Interest
Kansas coach Bill Self says he has no interest in the Oklahoma State coaching job and suggests the school should consider a different direction. He noted no contact from OSU amid Sutton firing and emphasized his contentment at Kansas while preparing for a Final Four clash with North Carolina.
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Former Pomona HS star Julienne Reynolds signs with Ottawa University
Former Pomona High School softball player Julienne Reynolds commits to Ottawa University after transferring from Neosho County Community College. Reynolds, a first baseman, earned Missouri All Star honors in summer ball and is an ex-teammate of Jaime Simms. Ottawa coach Jay Kahnt welcomes her, noting her athletic ability and academic focus as she plans to major in biology.
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Ottawa spikers sign setter Karley Miller from Hillsboro Texas
Ottawa University volleyball adds Texas setter Karley Miller from Hillsboro. Miller earned multiple district honors in softball and volleyball including 2005 Newcomer of the Year and 2007 2008 MVP setter awards. She aims to major in elementary education and will contribute immediately per coach Lorrie Hammit.
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Brazeal, Long lead senior scramble win at Hickory Hollow
Long and Brazeal led their foursome to victory in Monday's senior scramble at Hickory Hollow. The team posted a minus 6 with Ned Parker and Gary Griffin also on the squad. Scrambles begin Mondays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5 30 p.m.
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Central Heights Baseball Falls Behind Osawatomie 5 1
Central Heights High School drops to 0 1 on the season after a 5 1 defeat at Osawatomie Tuesday. The Vikings managed four hits as Bob Wolfe scored for Central Heights in the third inning on a ball mishandled by three Osawatomie errors.
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Coach's move pays dividends for Eagles
Wellsville High School baseball coach Phil Pearson gambled by starting ace Scott Thompson in the second game against Prairie View, a strategy that yielded a 5-3 win for Wellsville after Prairie View took the opener 11-1. The Eagles improved to 3-1. Pearson praised Thompson's effort and noted improved defense, though runners left on base twice and at second and third in another inning.
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Ottawa Cyclones suffer late comeback in Lenexa opener
Ottawa built a five run third inning in the opener with Justin Huschka driving in two on a two RBI single and Clayton adding an RBI hit while Jake Moore drew a bases loaded walk. In game two Ottawa scored in the first on two walks and a hit batter but was shut down afterward as the Cyclones loaded the bases without a hit and did not score again. The Cyclones visit St James in Lenexa on Thursday.
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Ottawa golfers place 12th in Bethel Invitational
Ottawa University men’s golf finished 12th at the Bethel Invitational held over two days at Hesston Golf Park and Sand Creek Station. Luke Rinehart led with a two day total of 147 plus a day one lead at two under 69, while Zach Bader improved to 72 on day two and tied for 33rd. Rinehart, Bader, Kastelie, and Morris are among top performers as conference standings shape NAIA Region IV qualification.
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West Franklin Splits Twin Bill at Lyndon
West Franklin High School opened with a 12 3 loss to Lyndon, then bounced back for a 9 8 win in the nightcap to earn their first victory. Coach Ian Evans praised improved hitting and pitching by Chris Robertson who struck out nine, with Tyler Nitcher adding four straight punch outs. The Falcons left seven runners in scoring position and seek improvement ahead of Thursday Pomona game versus Osage City.
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