All area football stars leave mark on offense
The Ottawa Herald lists 2013 all area players led by Erhart as a 6 5 receiver with 28 receptions 303 yards five TDs and five two point conversions Horstick passed for 803 yards 10 TDs and rushed 260 yards Pryor led Vikings with 967 rushing yards 12 TDs and a receiving TD Lewis versatile for Cyclones scored in multiple ways returned kicks and punts with 12 receptions 118 yards and 36 tackles Osbern ran for 1246 yards 15 TDs with strong kickoff returns while Kearney and Lynch also earned all league and all area honors with standout contributions across offense and defense
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Wellsville WR Carter Mann Shines On Both Sides Of Field
Carter Mann, senior, Wellsville, stood out at wide receiver and safety. He made big plays after the catch, blocked in the run game, and served as a two-time all league punter. Mann also led the defense at safety and had 18 receptions for 289 yards.
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West Franklin star Napper shines as versatile weapon
Josh Napper, senior running back for West Franklin, racked up 1,164 rushing yards, 301 receiving yards from 14 catches, and 235 return yards to total 1,707 all purpose yards. He contributed 59 tackles and two interceptions on defense. Coach Seth Homolka labeled him the team's biggest offensive weapon and praised his character.
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Falcons
Josh
West Franklin
Seth Homolka
Ottawa signs first female wrestler Addie Lanning
Ottawa University adds its first women’s wrestler Addie Lanning from McPherson. Lanning, a two time USA Wrestling All American and top five USGWA placer, said a coach pushed her to excel. Her brother Zach is an all conference lineman for the Braves.
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Ottawa
Kevin Andres
Addie Lanning
McPherson
Zach
Braves
Lanning
USA Wrestling
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South Dakota
United States Girls Wrestling Association
USGWA
Wellsville OL Shalkoski Key to Eagles Ground Game
Trevor Shalkoski, a junior from Wellsville, propelled the Eagles with averaging 228 yards rushing this season and exceeding 300 yards in the district title run. He is praised for strength and quickness by coach Brad Burkdoll. On defense, he recorded 23 tackles.
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Wellsville
Brad Burkdoll
Emerson Reece Shines at West Franklin Return
West Franklin senior quarterback Emerson Reece returned from a knee injury to dominate both sides of the field. He led the offense and defense, rushing about 500 yards and passing nearly 800, while recording 87 tackles, five for loss, and five interceptions.
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Homolka
No. 4 moment: Ottawa Highs big season start in 2013
Ottawa High School celebrated a breakthrough 2013 season with a 28 8 win over Prairie View in the opener as Kord Ferguson forced a fumble. The Cyclones reached the playoffs for the first time in 10 years and posted their first winning regular season in a decade. The Herald editor picked it as the No 4 top sports moment of 2013.
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Washburn junior Marissa Cox earns AVCA first-team All America
Washburn University junior hitter Marissa Cox was named to the AVCA first-team All America in NCAA Division II. The former Central Heights star joins Washburn’s fourth AVCA first-teamer, boosting the program to 10 total All-Americans and 20 total All America awards. Cox led the MIAA with a .337 attack efficiency and 3.69 kills per set, with 29 double figure kill games and multiple regional honors.
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Central Heights
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Homolka Finalist for 2013 AFCA Assistant Coach Award
Ottawa University assistant football coach Josh Homolka is one of three finalists for the 2013 AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year award for NAIA. Also competing are Carroll’s Jim Hogan and Matt McCarty of Northwestern Iowa. Homolka’s six seasons as defensive coordinator have yielded strong NAIA defenses.
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