Burton Seeks Title With Clean, Contending Run
Jeff Burton, 39, seeks the Nextel Cup lead as he trails Jeff Gordon by eight points. After a Texas victory and a history of clean passes, Burton shows renewed enthusiasm in his third season with Richard Childress Racing, with teammates and rivals noting his steady top finishes and ongoing title pursuit.
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Wichita State loses national cheer title over ineligible participant
Wichita State University's cheer squad was stripped of the national title after a video showed a non student performing in the finals at Daytona Beach. The disqualification, confirmed by dean of students Cheryl Adams, awarded the trophy to Stephen F. Austin State University.
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Ottawa Falls Short to Ottawa Illusts Blazers Aided By Gardner
In a Tuesday baseball game at Eudora Ottawa trailed 8-1 before rallying to score seven runs in the final two innings. Gardner went 4-for-4 with six RBIs including a two-run homer and a bases loaded double. Coach Herrmann blamed misfires on their No. 4 hitter as Ottawa dropped to 9-2, 6-0, while the junior varsity won 9-2 and 5-0 behind Blake Firestone and Carson Dunlap.
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West Franklin, Herington split softball doubleheader in Pomona
West Franklin and Herington split a doubleheader in Pomona with the Falcons taking the first game 7-2 and West Franklin losing 15-9 in the nightcap. Jaime Simms pitched both games with six strikeouts. Dayna Gilliland went 4-for-4 in game two and Kelsi Tate added three hits as West Franklin improved fielding and team cohesion. Hamlet noted improved defense, new lineup concepts, and anticipation for upcoming games at Northern Heights and Mission Valley.
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Dayna Gilliland
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