Playoffs welcome back three strangers
AP Sports Writer HAL BORE reports that Falcons Lions and Cowboys clinched playoff spots as NFL teams rebounded to reach the postseason. Detroit edged Green Bay 21-17, Atlanta beat Seattle 26-13, Dallas rallied 25-13 over Philadelphia. Other results shaped final AFC and NFC berths with Chargers Bills and more.
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OHS Wrestlers Sixth at Gardner Edgerton Meet
Ottawa High finishes sixth at Gardner Edgerton Tournament with four placers. Freshman Jay Wieneke places second at 103, while Andy Fleming 130 Scott Garner 160 and Jeff Garner 189 take third. Several seniors missed due to ACT, JV fills, and a 1-2 day for Ben Thompson and Chancey Reimer followed by multiple 0-2 performers. Ottawa prep for Parsons and Sumner Academy next.
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Wellsville wrestlers place at Eudora tourney
At Eudora nine team event Hiawatha won the crown with Eudora and Sumner Academy following. Wellsville finished ninth with three placers Kevin Jones 119 Dustin Cunningham 112 and Shane Coons 130 posting 2-1 and 3-1 records respectively. Coach Morris praised the effort. The Eagles resume action January ninth at Gardner-Edgerton and Baldwin.
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Osage girls roll to 60 34 win over Northern Heights
Osage City rises to 3-2 behind Erin Lindbloom with 18 points seven assists seven steals. Tammy Croucher adds 11 as the Indians dominate rebounding 46-29 and force turnovers with aggressive defense. Osage led 13-7 at first. outscored NAHS 18-5 in second period and sealed the pre holiday schedule with the win.
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Waverly girls roll past Hamilton in league opener
Waverly High girls dominate Hamilton 64 to 34 to open Lyon County League play. Kim Madden leads with 23 points while Kristi Kunkel and Pamela McNabb add 10 and 11. Waverly improves to 4-1 as they head to Madison Tuesday.
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OHS Tops Cyclones For First Win Of Season
In a close nonconference matchup Ottawa High School edges Paola 57 to 42 as Cornelius Kingcannon scores 14 and Heath Duncan adds key plays. Jeff Dieterich and Valentine reach double figures, while OHS builds the lead after a strong first half.
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Chiefs seek backup QBs as Vlasic knee MRI awaited
Kansas City Chiefs plan to audition three quarterbacks after Mark Vlasic sprained his knee in the loss to San Francisco. Steve DeBerg finished the game, Emile Harry was a backup option, and MRI results would guide any signing decision. Potential passers include Mike Elkins and Steve Pelluer, with Anthony Disney also a possibility. The Chiefs need a win over the Raiders to secure a home playoff game.
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Ottawa Swim Club wins gold at Missouri Valley Level II champs
Ottawa Swim Club swimmers Dan Pyle and Joe Steward led the way at the Level II Missouri Valley Championships in Olathe with two golds each and multiple top finishes. Steward swept three events in the 10 and under division while Pyle won the 100 and 200 free in the 15-18 bracket, with several teammates earning medals and three locals qualifying for the upcoming Lincoln meet.
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