Taurasi sparks Connecticut to back-to-back titles
Connecticut defeated Tennessee 73-68 to win its second straight national title and third in four years. Diana Taurasi scored 28 points and led a freshman trio, with Auriemma praising Taurasi’s unprecedented impact in guiding a young Huskies team. Tennessee seniors Kata Lawson and Gwen Jackson closed their careers without a title as UConn extended its dominance in the series.
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Ottawa ORC opens multiple sports programs and events
The Ottawa Recreation Commission lists adult softball and girls softball divisions, spring fishing derby at Pomona Lake, T ball and coach pitch programs, swimming lessons, tennis classes, and seasonal job openings. Registration deadlines range April 14 to 26 with fees from 5 to 175 dollars. A lifeguard training and pitching clinics run into May. call 242-1939 for details.
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Ottawa Junior High Summer League opens registrations
The 12th annual Ottawa Junior High Summer Basketball League invites boys in grades six to eight for the 2003-04 year. Games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July at Ottawa High School with 120 plus participants from 14 schools last year. fees are 45 dollars, 75 for two siblings. deadline May 16. Additionally, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference weekly honors go to Kelli Wadkins and Michelle Ufford of Lindsborg Ottawa University softball. Wadkins hit .500 with two runs and four RBIs, Ufford earned pitcher of the week with a 2-0 record and 13 innings pitched.
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Schultz Leads Central Heights To 7 4 Win Over Osawatomie
Schultz helped Central Heights defeat Osawatomie 7 4 Tuesday in the opener of a doubleheader before the second game was postponed to Thursday. He worked six innings allowing two hits two walks and two earned runs with four strikeouts. He contributed a single and a double with two walks and an RBI. Craig McMechan had two singles and a stolen base. Craig Pearson added two hits and two RBIs and earned the save with a perfect seventh. Central Heights 5 0 will host the varsity game at 4 30 p m followed by a junior varsity contest.
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Wildcats adjust as Pierce departs in spring
Kansas State linebackers Josh Buhl and Bryan Hickman adjust to life without Terry Pierce. Pierce left for the NFT draft, opening a void in a unit that ranked top five in rush and pass defense during a 11-2 season. Simmons arrives in summer, Butler fills middle duties, and teammates vow extra effort to replace their friend and leader.
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Masters protest planned at Masters site near gate
Burk plans a Saturday protest during the Masters third round. She sought to set up planets outside the main gate, but Sheriff Strength restricted groups to a grassy 5.1 acre area donated by the club. Officials cited congestion on Washington Road as unsafe for a demonstration.
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