Busch rising NASCAR star eyes Gibbs future
Talladega victory crowns Kyle Busch as a rising star in Joe Gibbs Racing. The 22-year-old ace dominates across three series, closely follows Jeff Burton, and may push out Tony Stewart if needed. Gibbs defends keeping his current lineup as Busch nears 23.
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Shirk breaks meet mark in triple jump at Silver Lake
Wellsville senior Carrie Shirk won the triple jump at the Silver Lake Invitational with a 34 feet 10.5 inch leap, setting a meet and school record. Wellsville girls took second overall with 78 points. boys were fifth with 53. relay wins and multiple podiums highlighted Wellsville performances as coach Eric Evans praised the team's competitive effort.
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Ottawa University sweeps Sterling in softball doubleheader
Ottawa University softball beat Sterling 3-1 and 7-5 at Alumni Park. Pam Johnston pitched a six-hitter to win the opener as Ottawa scored all three runs in the second inning with RBI hits from Jamie Miller Kelly Higbie and Kerry Higbie. In the nightcap Ottawa built a 4-0 first inning, led 5-3 after two, with Jaime Simms earning the win. Lori Ewalt Sharee Joyner Josie Hildebrand each had two hits. Ewalt drove in two. Ottawa improves to 28-15.
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Bethany Tops OU Baseball Twice In Ottawa Saturday
Bethany College beat Ottawa University 2-0 in a pitchers duel and followed with an 11-3 win as Bethany’s offense surged. Brandon Myers and Joe Summers each had two hits in both games, Ottawa totaling five hits in each contest.
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Ottawa High Netters Shuffle for De Soto Invite
Ottawa High School tennis team competed in the De Soto Invitational with a shuffled lineup due to prom. Singles results saw Trent Corcoran lose 8-5 to Immaculata and Lansing, Braden Ward 8-0 to Lansing and 8-5 to Immaculata, while doubles pairings Kyle Reeve and Chris Nicholson went 0-2 and Amy Barnes with Lincoln Coleman split sets against Baldwin and Immaculata.
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OHS JV Clinches Home Tournament Title
Ottawa High School junior varsity softball swept to the OHS tournament crown by defeating Fort Scott 9-2 and Lawrence Free State 15-0 in three innings at Forest Park. Amanda Rose had two hits, Hallie Bones earned two wins with a save and 21 total strikeouts. Ottawa hosts Blue Valley West in a makeup doubleheader.
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Spring drills boost team effort and leadership noted
The scrimmage produced crisp plays for touchdowns while the defense forced punts. Evander Williams emerged as a defensive leader, and the spring sessions pulled players from the weight room, with 25 to 30 expressing intent to stay through summer. Greg Mast can be reached at sports ottawaherald.com.
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Chiefs draft haul shows focus on youth and speed
Chiefs address multiple needs with more than 3000 rushing yards listed for a college standout and a track champion from Port Arthur Texas. Morgan to play special teams and challenge safeties. Draft picks include Will Franklin Bran don Carr Barry Richardson Kevin Rob inson Brian Johnston Michael Merritt serving as rebuild steps with up to 20 college free agents expected to sign.
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Jays Snap skid with Rolen and Rios powering 5-2 win
Scott Rolen homered and drove in two runs while Alex Rios had four hits and three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 to end a six-game slide. Rios scored the go ahead run in the fifth on Rolen's single after a misplayed relay. Rolen, activated Friday after finger injury, plugged in with a first inning homer and four RBIs in three games. The Jays made three errors aiding a Royals comeback bid.
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