Falcons dominate Herington with double routs
West Franklin High School baseball crushed Herington 16-2 and 16-0 in five innings each under cool, drizzly conditions. Travis McClain went five innings with one earned run and 11 strikeouts, Cody Miller tossed a two-hit shutout with six Ks, and Miller plus teammates scored recurring runs as Dakota Frack tallied three and Miller four.
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OHS Cyclone golfers struggle with wind at Spring Hill
Ottawa High School finished sixth out of 10 teams at the Spring Hill Invitational with a 369. Zach George led the Cyclones with an 85 for 12th, while Jacob Sipple carded 91 and others followed. Coach Cliff McCullough praised the effort but noted the windy, two-natured course challenged the squad. Ottawa heads to Osawatomie on Saturday and the league tournament in Lawrence on Monday.
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Chiefs weighing trade talks for sack leader Jared Allen
Kansas City discuss(es) with several teams trading defensive end Jared Allen, who led the NFL in sacks last season and is designated franchise player. Contract talks with OL Tat have stalled after suspension and DUI-related issues, with any signings requiring two first round picks as compensation to the Chiefs.
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Arthur's improved play fuels draft buzz at Kansas
Arthur ties for second on Kansas with 12.8 points per game and leads in blocks with 53. His enhanced footwork, post moves, range, and defense push him toward a first round NBA draft. Self notes a top 15 pick possibility, with June 16 as withdrawal deadline.
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Roomier sidelines at Ottawa track venue upgrade
Ottawa will host the regional track meet May 16 to showcase new field layouts inside a 400-meter track. The improvement expands sideline room to 22 to 26 feet, delaying scoreboard fixes and moving events to Ottawa University for the OHS Relays.
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Readership Question: How Often Do You Read This Column
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