Blue Jays rout Royals in home opener spark by Wells
A.J. Burnett and three relievers held Kansas City to four hits as Toronto cruised to a 9-1 victory in the Blue Jays home opener. Vernon Wells homered, Lyle Overbay drove in three with a three run double, and Aaron Hill went 3-for-3 with two doubles. Burnett improved to 1-1, Perez faltered, and the Jays boosted their early AL East lead to 4-2 while totaling seven runs per game in six games.
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Wildcats hire Frank Martin as new basketball coach
Frank Martin becomes head coach after a rapid decision by Kansas State leadership following Huggins’ season and Beasley’s recruitment chase. The voters of Beasley and Bill Walker’s support shaped the hiring, while Martin’s Florida coaching past and NCAA inquiry were acknowledged but deemed non-damaging to his qualifications.
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Ottawa senior Victor Ojeleye earns 5A second team honor
Ottawa High School senior basketball player Victor Ojeleye was chosen for the 5A second team by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. He will participate in the KBCA All-Star game on August 1 in Topeka. Wellsville seniors Scott Samsel and Erica Patton received honorable mention in 3A boys and girls.
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Braves baseball split with Sterling in doubleheader
Ottawa University baseball split with Sterling in Sterling after four runs in top of seventh gave 8-4 victory to Braves in the nightcap. Sterling won the opener 3-0 as Ottawa managed 10 hits overall. Tony Hurla had three RBIs with no hits, while Travis Persinger drove in runs.
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Ottawa softball sweeps Bethany at Alumni Park
The Ottawa University Lady Braves defeated Bethany 5-2 and 12-0 in five innings. Kerry Higbie and Pam Johnston led with the offense in the opener, while Jessie Nagy Sharee Joyner Ashley Mundy Lori Ewart and Erin Michael each had two hits in the nightcap as Mundy pitched a three hitter with two strikeouts.
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Baker star Marty Johnston signs with Vancouver Whitecaps
Baker University senior soccer standout Marty Johnston, a 53 goal career scorer, signs a one year contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL First Division. Johnston, fourth in Baker history, earned HAAC honors and NAIA All-American mention. Whitecaps open season April 21 vs Seattle Sounders.
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Brands rebounds from slow start in Lansing Invite
Ottawa High School senior Kyle Brands recovered from a slow opening stretch to place seventh with a 79 at the Lansing Invitational in Leavenworth, leading Ottawa to seventh as Hayden won the team title by 34 strokes with a 299. Ottawa teammates Brewer and Barnes shot 95 and 96, while McCluney and Diel logged first varsity rounds. Ottawa heads to the Spring Hill tourney next.
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Ottawa soccer shows fresh look in Prairie Village setback
Ottawa High School soccer coach Kelly Smith noted a new formation as the Cyclones lost 4 0 to KC Christian in Prairie Village. He praised improving teamwork and goal chances after the first 30 minutes and predicted the squad would turn things around as they seek their first goal and victory at De Soto.
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Turgeon Nearing Texas A and M Hire
Mark Turgeon is set to be introduced as Texas A M basketball coach to replace Billy Gillispie. He visited campus, met with Wichita State players, and a deal was reported as agreed, with announcements expected at a news conference in Bryan College Station.
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