Braves edge Dordt 3 2 to open season on late winner
Ottawa University men's soccer beat Dordt College 3-2 in a season opener led by Lewis Verdouw with two goals and Jose Alberto Garcia scoring the decisive goal at 87 13. Garcia assisted by Cain Scott. John Spells made four saves as OU improves to 1 0 and hosts Morningside at Braves Field next.
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Bartlett leads OU to season opening win over Dordt College
Ottawa University women’s soccer opens 2026 season with a 4-1 victory over Dordt College. Bartlett scores twice, assisted by Barraza and Mays, while Roales and Mays add goals. Keeper Valentine makes five saves as OU debuts under coach DuChateau. OU travels to Baker University next.
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OU volleyball opens strong at KCAC Fall Fling in Hutchinson
Ottawa University Lady Braves go 3-1 in the KCAC Fall Fling at Hutchinson Sports Arena. They swept three matches, with a five-set loss to McPherson College 25 23 28 26 24 26 18 25 15 12. Kinadie Wilcox sparked a 26 24 third set win and Kenna Hall led with 54 kills across four matches. Ayana Tharps added 50 total kills, Morgan Berry 171 assists, Liz Heit 88 digs. OU next visits the Sarpy County Tourism Labor Day Classic in Bellevue, Nebraska, facing Penn State Worthington Scranton, no. 25 Jamestown, no. 11 Midland, and Saint Mary.
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Wellsville Eagles dominate Wellsville tourney to start season
Wellsville High School volleyball crowned host tournament champions with a 5-0 record. Senior Madie McCoy led with 27 kills and 21 assists, Grace Showalter added 39 assists, and the team defeated Prairie View, Waverly, Rossville, Baldwin, and Burlington en route to the title. The victory came against No. 2 Burlington, setting an early tone for the season. Wellsville next faces Heritage Christian and Paola in Olathe on Sept. 6.
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First place team at five under par was Dave Long and Roberta Long with John Waterbury and Laurie Kuechler. Second place at three under par went to Darin Gretencord and Stephanie Gretencord along with Rana Miller and Laurie Miller.
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Megan Vague
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