Ottawa Herald all-area volleyball team highlights multi dimensional stars
The 2013 Ottawa Herald all area volleyball team featured Hayward as a dominant hitter with 268 kills 28 blocks 49 aces and strong passing. Sparks posted 355 kills 197 digs a .330 kill efficiency and 2.27 serve receive while earning multiple all state and all league honors and growing into a premier all around player.
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Greg Mast
Herald
Ottawa Herald
Sparks
Ashley
Evans
Central Heights star Kraus posts best season yet
Kraus showcased elite all around play for Central Heights finishing with 236 kills 43 aces and a 2.83 passing average Her performance earned her all league honors making her a top threat for the team next season.
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Kraus
Central Heights
Ottawa Foster’s Impact Drives Cyclones on Court and Spirit
Kylie Foster Jr. became a cornerstone emotional leader for the Cyclones, contributing strong all-around play. She totaled 184 kills, 302 digs and 41 aces, guiding the team with leadership and steady performances.
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Foster
Cyclones
Ottawa
Ottawa Moore Aces Front Line With Record Killing Pace
Brette Moore Jr led Ottawa with 266 kills and a .272 hitting percentage amid 36 blocks and 99 digs, establishing herself as the top hitter for the team.
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Brette Moore, Jr
Ottawa
Moore
Wellsville Setter Emily Newhouse Jr Stars In 765 Assist Season
Emily Newhouse Jr. led the Wellsville offense as a setter and finished with 765 set assists. An all league performer, coach Eric Evans praised her mental toughness and major contribution to the team concept this year.
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Newhouse
Wellsville
Eric Evans
Freshman Karly Patton Shines for Wellsville Volleyball
Karly Patton, a freshman at Wellsville, stepped into a starting role and made an immediate impact. She finished with 242 kills, 37 aces, and a .279 hitting efficiency, with coach Evans praising her court sense, aggressive play, and smart decision making.
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Patton
Wellsville
Karly
Evans
Emily Reed Sr. leads Falcons with stellar volleyball career
Emily Reed of West Franklin Reed formed a dominant one two punch with McKenzie Steele. She provided leadership across the court with strong setting and clutch finishing. Senior season stats include 33 aces 90 percent serving 369 assists 23 blocks 296 kills 295 digs and .280 attack efficiency. Reed ends with 144 aces 1,394 assists 1,064 kills 972 digs. She earned all-state four time all league and all area honors and was nominated for Under Armour All American. she will play at Cowley County Community College.
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Reed
McKenzie Steele
Falcons
Under Armour
Cowley County Community College
Steele records standout volleyball career at West Franklin Steele
McKenzie Steele of West Franklin Steele showcased relentless hustle and net power as she wrapped up her senior season with 343 digs 242 kills 65 aces and top serving accuracy. Over her career she totaled 784 kills 1 283 digs 229 aces and earned four all league and all area selections while earning a nomination for the Under Armour All American team. She plans to play college volleyball.
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Steele
Under Armour
Bailey Whittington Jr Elevates to All Around for Falcons
Bailey Whittington Jr West Franklin Whittington shifted from libero to all around for the Falcons. She emerged as a top defender and key offensive contributor with 307 digs 154 kills 21 blocks 31 assists 2.22 serve receive and 70 aces a school record while reaching 90 percent serve and earning all league honors.
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Whittington
Falcons
Ottawa High boys hoops rebuild under new coach McCullough
Ottawa High School's boys basketball program, rebuilt after nine graduates and a coaching exit, aims for league title and sub-state return. Ten juniors provide continuity, with Tyler Smith and Quentin Blane stepping into leadership roles as the team readies for faster, tougher varsity play.
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Greg Mast
Herald
Jon McKowen
Iowa
Ottawa
Cliff McCullough
McCullough
Tyler Smith
Quentin Blane
Smith
Blane
Cyclones
Salina
Ottawa University falls to Missouri Southern in exhibition
Ottawa University men’s basketball lost 101 to 75 in an exhibition at Joplin Missouri Southern State University. OU trailed 28 13 after a 12 0 run midway through the first half and 53 37 at halftime. Adam Hasty led Ottawa with 19 points. Kameron Lindsay 11. Colby Regier 10. Ottawa (4 5) opens KCAC play Thursday in Wichita versus Friends.
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Joplin
Ottawa University
Missouri Southern State University
Ottawa
Lions
Missouri Southern
Adam Hasty
Kameron Lindsay
Colby Regier
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Wichita
Friends
Talbert
Renfroe
Cornelius
Barlow
Addison
Wright
Everson
Miller
Clark
Magee
Spencer
Lindsay
Rose
Landry
Gant
Lyons
Bullinger
Newton
Haase
Nichols
Hatchett
Regier
Central Heights Vikings wrestle on grit and senior leadership
Central Heights High School wrestling relies on senior leadership led by J.R. Dunnivan Kaleb Grimsley and Dustin Elliott as coach Randy Hinderliter builds a squad with three seniors and two juniors. Despite forfeiting two weight classes the Vikings aim to perform well in dual meets and improve in tournaments. Newer freshmen bring middle school experience and are considered promising.
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Central Heights
Vikings
Randy Hinderliter
J.R. Dunnivan
Kaleb Grimsley
Dustin Elliott
Grimsley
Eli Davis
Jacob Anderson
Hinderliter
Cody Asbury
Chance Schooler
Bryce Taylor
Wyatt Scott
Jimmy Louden
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