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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1986
Page
2
Kansas City faces its first playoff game in 15 years with only five players having any playoff experience. Coach John Mackovic notes the young Chiefs have battled must-win games in recent weeks, while several veterans provide sparse postseason credentials.
Kansas City coach John Mackovic said Bill Kenney and Todd Blackledge may decide who starts by week’s end for the AFC wildcard against the New York Jets. Kenney injured his passing hand in the 24 19 win over Pittsburgh that clinched Kansas City’s playoff berth. Mackovic noted Blackledge would prepare to start if Kenney cannot play.
Boston College rallied from behind to beat Georgia 27-24 in Tampa. Quarterback Shawn Halloran threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns, including a late 5-yard strike to Kelvin Martin with 32 seconds left, sealing BC’s eighth straight win and a 9-3 finish.
Lewis of Ottawa High Lady Cyclones earned Athlete of the Week after two double figure games aiding East Kansas League wins over Turner and Olathe North. Tyson of Waverly also tallied 65 points across two Bulldog victories, boosting his season average to 26.6 as he led the team to wins over Madison and Crest.
Pomona used patience and strong defense to defeat Blue Valley Randolph 58 40, bolstered by Steve Olson 21 points and Daryl Altic 14 as Curt Altic battled foul trouble. Pomona remains 5 1 this season and returns Jan 5 at Mound City for a Three Rivers League game.
Kansas State nips Northern Illinois 81 to 79 as William Scott six seconds left the Huskies Randy Norman missed buzzer beater three. Mitch Richmond led K State with 20 points while Norman 24 for Illinois in another Big Eight tilt.
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