Soap Scrimmages Preview Ottawa Highs Squads
Ottawa High School fans can watch this year’s teams in the Soap Scrimmage on Thursday with volleyball at 5 p.m. in the OHS gym and football at 6:30 p.m. at Steve Grogan Stadium. Freshmen and JV run 6:30 to 7:30, varsity at 7:30. Pat Boeh to meet parents after the varsity. Admission is a bar of soap.
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Oklahoma Sooners look to rebound after 3-8 season
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Waverly returners to carry early load
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Packers Cut Looms On Harp Le Bel Long Snapper
The Green Bay Packers face final cuts to determine if eight season veteran long snapper Harper Le Bel makes the roster. Acquired as a free agent March 31 from Atlanta, Le Bel’s value on special teams is debated as the team weighs kick returner and kicker questions ahead of the Sept. 1 opener.
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College prospects spotlight for 1999 season across conferences
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