Dessens Joins Royals As Versatile Pitching Addition
Elmer Dessens, a 35 year old veteran with 135 starts and 142 relief appearances, signed a two year deal with Kansas City. He can start or long relief, bridging the gap between starters and bullpen. Dessens, a ground ball pitcher, will work in long relief or spot starts and joins a Royals staff needing depth after a 106 loss season.
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Reggie Sanders
Esteban German
Alex Gordon
Snyder highway bill approved by House
The Kansas House backed a bill naming fourteen miles of K-177 and U S 24 in Riley County for former Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder by a 122 to 2 vote sending it to the Senate. Snyder retired after 17 seasons in Manhattan and led Kansas State to 11 postseason bowls starting in 1993.
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Qualifiers from state meet list with placings by schools
State qualifiers include Anderson County with Brandon Hopkins first and Isaac Winter third in 125 and Chris Wittman third in 215. Central Heights lists Dane Droddy third at Johnston Ottawa the 103 Trevor Barth fourth Brad Burke fourth Chris Michaelsen fourth Jordan Miller second Dylan Eckard fourth Josh Dodd fourth Levi Bowen second Wellsville Aaron Patton first Cody Gray third Ray Ramirez first Travis Moyer fourth.
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Brandon Hopkins
Isaac Winter
Chris Wittman
Baldwin
Alan Callahan
Nick Rockhold
Michael Thurlow
Kevin Callahan
Matthew James
Josiah Mason
Gabe Mason
Central Heights
Dane Droddy
Ottawa
Trevor Barth
Brad Burke
Chris Michaelsen
Jordan Miller
Dylan Eckard
Josh Dodd
Levi Bowen
Wellsville
Aaron Patton
Cody Gray
Ray Ramirez
Travis Moyer
Ottawa wrestlers set new goals for state tournament
Ottawa coach Tokarz cites a need for inner strength as the team targets the state meet after an overnight trip to sharpen readiness. Senior Levi Bowen, regional runner up, draws Harmon's Nick Langford in the first round while junior Jordan Miller, a 130-pound favorite, may meet Tristen Deshazer in the semifinals. Freshman Trevor Barth faces Jay Sanders and other locals start strong as Ottawa aims for state qualification and success.
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Chris Michaelsen
Arkansas City
Trison Graham
Jordan Miller
Tristen Deshazer
Wichita West
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Deshazer
Shawnee Heights
Brandon Jackson
Trevor Barth
Three Rivers coach earns historic 1000th win
Gene Bess became the first college basketball coach to reach 1,000 victories, guiding Three Rivers Community College to a 77-60 win over Forest Park in St. Louis. The Poplar Bluff mentor has a 1,000-258 lifetime mark and a spotless coaching record across 36 seasons.
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NBA
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Keith Burton
Raiders
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Freshman Ottawa Girls Fall to Gardner 39 34
Ottawa High School freshmen girls lost to Gardner 39 34. Elizabeth Carlson scored 13 points and Jori Graf added 11 for Ottawa, now 13 3, as they prepare to host Osawatomie Friday.
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Ottawa
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Press causes Wesleyan trouble in Ottawa showdown
Wesleyan faced Ottawa as Sidney led a 1-3-1 press that stifled Wesleyan in the second half. Hallie Boyce scored 14 and reached 998 career points while Tina Wilson added 12 as Ottawa won 76-65 with standout defense and energetic home crowd at Wilson Field House.
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Central Heights
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