Redifer Finds Football Fit After Moving to Central Heights
Central Heights senior Byron Redifer, a 270 pound lineman, moved from Okinawa Japan to the district in August and quickly impressed coaches with his offensive and defensive play. Coach Kent Schulte credited his feet and two gap duties, noting the team relies on him to power the run game. Redifer faced tougher competition at Central Heights and spoke of the adjustment as a new experience. Fort Scott Community College coaches then recruited him, and Redifer signed with the Greyhounds, with Schulte optimistic about his future.
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Eagles sweep Vikings in twin bill 2-0 and 7-5
Wellsville beat Central Heights 2-0 and 7-5 in a two game baseball matchup in Wellsville. Shamus Kearney earned the opener win with a one hit shutout and 14 strikeouts while Jordan Horstick struck out 10 and left with one unearned run allowed. In the nightcap Luke Meyer earned the win and Tristan Davis took the loss after Central Heights left the bases loaded twice. Robertson had two hits for the Vikings and Horstick added an RBI. Wellsville improves to 3-0. Central Heights falls to 0-2.
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Anderson County
Wellsville Eagles sweep Central Heights in softball doubleheader
Wellsville High School softball dominated Central Heights in Wellsville, winning 14-1 and 13-0. Coach Chris Rose praised timely hitting as Mariah Kayhill led with seven hits and six RBIs, with Lauren McDaniel seizing seven hits and five RBIs. Tori Broers added four hits and three RBIs, while Ashley Sparks produced four RBIs in the opener. Raegan Beckley and Kayl yn Peacock earned the wins. Wellsville heads to Prairie View Tuesday. Central Heights visits Anderson County.
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Ottawa High tennis battles tough foes at Emporia Invitational
Ottawa High School suffered a tough showing at the Emporia Invitational as coach Eric Sparks noted players drew the hardest early matchups. Kaczmarski went 1-2 at No. 1 singles, Espinosa 0-3 at No. 2, and Morgan 0-3 at No. 3, with doubles teams Sylvester Bolivar and Reed Rea each showing moments of competitiveness. The Cyclones head to the Parsons Invitational on April 10.
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Ottawa Cyclones face tough start as young squad learns
Ottawa High School girls soccer coach Kelly Smith notes a learning phase as the Cyclones, a young team missing a core group, struggle in a 10-0 losses to Spring Hill and Bonner Springs. She emphasizes practice, attitude, and building on small fixes while preparing for a Sea man match.
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Ottawa University athletes claim KCAC weekly honors
Erin Shriver, Aaron Marshall, Lydia Budke, and Gabby Markham earned KCAC player of the week honors for Ottawa University. Shriver tied third in the Graceland Invitational. Marshall hit .600 with six runs and six RBIs in four games. Budke hit .615 with eight hits in four games including a 3-for-3, three-run, three-RBI game. Markham pitched two complete games helping Ottawa beat Sterling and Friends.
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