Victory Over Ottawa Wins EKL Title
Olathe Eagles survive a scare to defeat Ottawa High 52-43 and claim the East Kansas League basketball crown. Dan Bohr and Kelly O Dell shot poorly yet balanced with Chris Thayer and reserve help as Troy Grace led Ottawa with 20 points and eight rebounds. Ottawa challenged late but could not overcome turnovers and cold shooting.
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Olathe
Eagles
Ottawa
Cyclones
Turner
OHL
Dan Bohr
Kelly O'Dell
Chris Thayer
Jeff Grieb
Robert Williams
Bohr
Troy Grace
Grace
Mike Thompson
OHS
Ottawa Eagles fall to Olathe 52 43 in league clash
Ottawa shoots 38 percent from the floor and 14 of 19 at the line while Olathe posts 52 points. M Thompson and Grace lead the Eagles with limited scoring as Ottawa eyes a home date with Bonner Springs next Tuesday after Friday results.
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Ottawa
Bonner Springs
Cyclone
Olathe
The
Associated Press Council
Grove
Chase County
Fredonia
Eureka
Highland Park
Washburn Rural
Horton
Immaculata
Inman
Halstead
Jackson Heights
Kapaun-Mt. Carmel
Bishop Carroll
Louisburg
Eudora
Manhattan
Great Bend
Lebo
Gridley
Medicine Lodge
Sedgwick
Osawatomie
Gardner
Osborne
Lincoln
Sabetha
Effingham
Silver Lake
Jefferson West
Southwestern Heights
Protection
Tonganoxie
Lansing
Topeka
Shawnee Mission North
Utica
Triplains
Abilene
Wamego
Baileyville
Centralia
Belleville
Beloit
Shawnee St. Joseph
Concordia
Chapman
Courtland
Esbow
Waverly
Williamsburg
Panther Girls
Big Eight Enters New Legal Fight With Stanley
The Big Eight filed papers accusing former Oklahoma State coach Jim Stanley of trying to cripple conference enforcement and due process protections. The league argues Stanley seeks to avoid hearings and expand burdens, while noting its authority limits for non member-employees. The ongoing dispute follows a partial preliminary injunction and court orders guiding due process in disciplinary proceedings.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma State University
Big Wight
Stanley
Big Eight
U.S. District Court
Russell G. Clark
Clark
League
Charles M
Nevias
Busby Impresses In Royals Spring Camp Pitching Session
Fort Myers AP reports Steve Busby, returning from shoulder issues, threw 10 minutes of batting practice with improved command. Coach Boros praised his form, while Rich Gale also pitched ten minutes without problems. Hurdle and Robertson homered. George Brett trained infield as he awaits a thumb evaluation.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Steve Busby
Kansas City Royals
Buzz
Steve Boros
Busby
Royals
Rich Gale
al Hrabosky
Renie Martin
Kent Chejdick
Clint Hurdle
Bob Robertson
Terry Park
George Brett
Kansas City
Ford Drives Kings To 121 112 Win Over Suns
Phil Ford scored 22 points and 21 assists for the Kansas City Kings in a 121 112 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Otis Birdsong added 31 points, Scott Wedman 26, as the Kings extended their home win streak to 14.
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Kansas City, Mo
Phil Ford
Kansas City Kings
National Basketball Association
Phoenix Suns
Ford
North Carolina
Billy McKinney
Oscar Robertson
Milwaukee
Otis Birdsong
Scott Wedman
Kings
The
Birdsong
Prep Scores and Local Basketball Results
A long list of prep basketball scores from Council Grove to Topeka with numerous schools and teams. The notes include final scores, league standings, and upcoming ORC volleyball signups and organizational meeting details at the Youth Center. Gross totals show many close games and high scores across multiple districts.
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ORC
Central Heights routs Crest 101 39 to clinch league crown
Central Heights dominates Crest 101 to 39 to seal the Three Rivers League title. Leroy Kratzberg leads with 26 points and 12 rebounds as Heights improves to 7-0 in league play and 13-2 overall. Crest struggles at 25 percent shooting and commits 24 turnovers as Heights outscored them early and never loosened control.
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Colony
Central Heights
Crest
Vikings
Vikes
Kratzberg
Oestreicher
Cox
Rossman
Eimer
Robertson
Edwards
Foltz
Curtin
Lyon
Spencer
Vincent
Boots
Weldon
Church
Buck
Strickers
Smiley
Waverly closes season unbeaten with 92 40 win over Williamsburg
Waverly Bulldogs finish 19 0 after a 92 40 home victory over Williamsburg with all 10 players scoring in a 54 point second half. Key inside work by Pearler George and Britton helped fuel the decisive run as Hinderliter and Maine led Waverly with 20 and 17 points. The teams meet again Tuesday in 1 A regional playoff at Waverly.
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Waverly
Bulldogs
Williamsburg
Bulldog
Mike Hevel
Tom Pearler
Doug George
Scott Britton
Steve Hinderliter
Rick Maine
Pearler
Tim Stewart
Randall Hermreck
Panthers
Leo Collins
Hermreck
Collins
Roecker
Dehn
Hew
Tigers Rally Past Santa Fe Trail for 54-50 Victory
Lyndon Tiger players Steve Claus with 28 points and 11 rebounds led a second half surge to turn a 20-18 halftime deficit into a 54-50 win over Santa Fe Trail on their court near Overbrook. Ron Neilson added 18 points while Hamman topped SFT with 14. Lyndon outrebounded 30-28 and improved to 11-7. next hosts Mission Valley before a March 5 class 2-A sub state tourney.
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Topeka
Kan
Edward Parker
Washburn
Fort Hays State
Ichabods
Kearney State
Bill Hull
Rich Rust
Hays
Overbrook-Santa Fe
Lyndon
Chargers
Marla Tucker
Laurie Warren
Janelle Anderson
Linda Bucholz
LHS Gals
Wabaunsee
Lyndon Tigers
Santa Fe Trail
Overbrook
Steve Claus
Ron Neilson
Tigers
Hamman
Santa Fe
Mission Valley
Beatty
Dalrymple
Feltner
Neilson
Claus
Nelson
Totals
Fischer
Biester
Reed
Waetzig
McClain
Basch
Wiebler
Ottawa High wrestlers face consolation rounds in state meet
In Junction City the Ottawa High Cyclones Glenn Covert Rick Croucher and Scott Gage entered consolation action after Fridays prelims. Covert and Gage won first rounds but fell in the next, while Croucher lost his opener and moved to consolation quarterfinals. Waverly hosts Williamsburg in girls basketball as regional play looms.
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Glenn Covert
Rick Croucher
Scott Gage
Junction City High School
Covert
Gage
Croucher
Malone
Wichita Kapaun
Love
Liberal
Jim Fox
el Dorado
Moser
Newton
Benton
Arkansas City
Coffeyville
Bishop Miege
Kapaun
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Ottawa Sophs
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Jones Real Estate
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Rod Foltz
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Randy Rossman
Ken Boots
Heights
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Tigers Roar
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Connie Shaffer
Kitti Thornbrugh
Carol Davis
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Wichita, Kan
Wichita State University
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