Waverly Nabs 1A Top Ranking In KBCA Poll
Waverly High boys basketball is ranked No 1 in the first KBCA Hardee s prep coaches rankings after last season s 28 0 state title. Coach Mike Hevel cautions about a rugged schedule and a mostly new lineup led by Joey Biggs Dustin Curry and David Johnson as they open at Olpe in Osage City Invitational.
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Waverly Girls open season with Lyndon at Osage City Invite
Waverly High girls basketball, led by Kentra Johansen and Lori Peek, aim to repeat as Lyon County League contenders after strong 17-7 last season. Coach Doug Piper returns key contributors including guards Tammy Lattimer and Tracy Hess and forwards Gina Skillman and Kristi Kunkel as the team seeks another defensive-strong campaign beginning with an 8:30 p.m. matchup against Lyndon in Osage City.
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Celtics Clip Bulls Without Jordan In Tight 101 96 Win
Boston, without Larry Bird, rally to beat Chicago 101 96 as Michael Jordan rests with a sprained left foot. Reggie Lewis scores a season high 32 to spark the third quarter surge after a 51 44 halftime deficit. Horace Grant Pippen and Cartwright lead Bulls and Celtics respectively in a close NBA night.
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Chiefs coach shrugs off Simpson criticism on offense
Former NFL great O J Simpson said on NBC that the Chiefs offense was unimaginative and unlikely to reach the Super Bowl with Schottenheimer. The coach dismissed the critique at a weekly briefing, noting his job is to win and that Simpson talks about such matters.
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K State plays Nebraska in Coca Cola Bowl in Tokyo
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder notes the 5-5 Wildcats face 8-2 Nebraska in the Coca Cola Bowl at the Tokyo Dome. Nebraska aims to clinch the Big Eight and a Orange Bowl berth, while K State seeks an upset in their first Tokyo workout without Derek Brown who is out with a separated shoulder.
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