Pioneers push forward as Patrick wins IndyCar race
Veteran drivers Janet Guthrie and Lyn St. James weighed the significance of Danica Patrick becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar race. They noted the growing pipeline of female talent, Patrick’s fit with Andretti Green Racing, and the broader shift toward recognizing women as contenders in open-wheel racing.
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Academic success in NCAA tourney teams earns praise
Image improves shows some top seeds surpass graduation thresholds while others lag. Xavier Davidson Duke Illinois appear on the list alongside cross country golf tennis volleyball and women's golf teams. NCAA President Myles Brand congratulates the student athletes for classroom achievement.
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Ottawa golfers place fourth in Frontier League tournament
Ottawa High School finishes fourth at Eagle Bend in Lawrence with a 334, led by Zach George 81 placing 10th, and Clinton Moore 83, Jacob Sipple 83. Coach McCullough notes tough field and looks to upcoming invitational and regional. Junior varsity also fourth at Baldwin Invitational with Hayden Soph leading Ottawa in 13th at 54.
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Baldwin
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Clinton Moore
Jacob Sipple
Josh Hinderitter
Cameron Barnes
Cody Croucher
Cliff McCullough
Hayden Soph
Levi Kaub
Chris Cook
Wellsville Splits Doubleheader With Jayhawk-Linn
Wellsville baseball split a Tuesday twin bill in Mound City as Jayhawk-Linn won 1-0 in the opener, Wellsville held off late rally to win 15-9 in the nightcap. Coach Phillip Pearson praised defense and bats after the comeback, noting three hits and no baserunners past first in the opener.
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Tigers enter NBA draft
Columbia Missouri AP reports Missouri basketball players DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons have entered the June 26 NBA draft without hiring agents. They may return to school if they withdraw by June 16 and maintain academic standing. Lyons noted the move as a chance to learn about pro options and improve his game. Carroll started 30 of 32 games and earned Big 12 Newcomer of the Year with 13 points and 6.7 rebounds. an ankle injury affected part of his season.
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Wizards Dominate Cavs 108 72 In Game 3
Washington topped Cleveland 108 to 72 as LeBron James and DeShawn Stevenson exchanged playful trash talk. Soulja Boy attended courtside, fueling a lively crowd that chanted during a late third quarter free throw.
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Ottawa Girls Lead In Emporia Invitational Track Meet
Ottawa girls finish with 78 points for third as Jamie Birzer highlights events with 13.91 and 33.57 in hurdles and sprints. Kaitlyn Lawrence, Erika Doty, and Cydney Lewis anchor relays. Lewis sets school record in triple jump at 90-4.5 while multiple Ottawa athletes post top marks across events.
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Kevin Fayrall
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