Peoples Bank funds new Ottawa University fields renamed
Ottawa University advances its football soccer and track complex with a FieldTurf surface on the football field and a finishing track this spring. The project costs about 2 million dollars with a 300000 donation from Peoples Bank to rename the complex Peoples Bank Field in honor of Wint Winter Sr. The facility will host home football track and soccer events and features flood lights for night games.
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California Dominates Texas A&M In Holiday Bowl Triumph
No. 21 California Golden Bears roared past No. 21 Texas A&M 45-10 in San Diego. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, with Nate Longshore adding a passing and rushing TD. Forsett added 124 rushing yards and a score as Cal caps a two year Rose Bowl drought with a strong showing against a Big 12 foe. Coach Tedford praised a physical Pac-10 performance while Franchione conceded Cal controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides.
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Knight Falls Short as UNLV Defeats Texas Tech 74 66
UNLY prevents Knight from breaking wins record as Texas Tech loses 74 66 to UNLV. Knight remains tied with Dean Smith at 879 career victories with another chance on New Year’s Day. Knight dismisses hoopla and focuses on playing well while friends travel to Cotton Country for the milestone.
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Kansas coaches and players fall ill during game
Garland Mance collapsed ill near courtside early in the first half and was sent to the locker room. Kansas battled back to overcome Detroit Mercy as coach Bill Self noted the team’s inconsistency but solid defense and rebounding carried the victory despite a sluggish start.
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OSU Edges Alabama On Late Field Goal
Oklahoma State remains undefeated in the bowl with a 34-31 win over Alabama as Jason Ricks boots a 27 yard FG with 8.9 seconds left. The Cowboys survive a fourth quarter rally and end a bowl win drought dating to 2002. Alabama risks a comeback after a fumbled kickoff return and a late TD.
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Ottawa OU regional champions cap title run in MAIA World Series
Ottawa topped Friends Penu State and Newman to win the regional title and earned the No. 20 seed in the MAIA World Series. Coach Jay Kahntald praised the team for a total effort as Ottawa finished 27-23. The Lady Braves went 0-4 in Alabama pool play with losses to Mobile Point Loma Evangel and Houston Baptist. Angie Thetford earned Region IV player of the year honors as Ottawa’s first NAIA All-America candidate.
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ORC Seeks Registrations For Indoor Soccer and More
The Ottawa Recreation Commission invites registrations for an indoor soccer academy for kindergarten through grade six, a 45 and older basketball league, aerobics, and adult volleyball. Deadlines vary, with most due by January 5 or 8, fees from 30 to 100 dollars, sessions begin January 8 or 9, and locations at Don Woodward Community Center and Woodward Center.
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