Ripken 12s fall short at Midwest regional in Marion
Ottawa Cal Ripken 12-year-olds finish third in the Midwest Plains Regional in Marion after a 14-4 loss to Missouri No. 2. The Kansas champions beat Scotts Bluff 6-3 before rain delayed play and then eliminated by Waite Park. Finishes include four district titles and three state crowns in a storied four-year run.
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Snyder’s Kansas State rebuild shows early payoff
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder sees progress as the Wildcats emerge from a tough rebuild. The program, once near extinction, has made a bowl appearance, returns 24 players who started at least one game last season, and adds transfer brothers Arthur and Bryce Brown. Snyder says, maybe we’re beginning to turn the corner.
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Rivalry heats up as Ottawa meets Baker in football opener
Ottawa and Baker renew their heated hometown rivalry with last year's winner and No. 10 Ottawa aiming to defend in the First Down Classic in Baldwin City on August 27. Coaches and players stress the series’ history, emotion, and impact on the season.
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Kansas Jayhawks hunger for special teams depth
Kansas special teams coach Aaron Stamn praised many new redshirted players eager to compete after the second practice of the season. He noted the group is hungry to play for Kansas as drills covered individual skills, 1 on 1 and 7 on 7. The Jayhawks open September 3 against McNeese State with kicker competition between Ron Doherty and Alex Mueller heating up.
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