Big 12 coaches eye top NCAA seed race
Kansas and Texas A&M lead the Big 12 as they chase a No. 1 seed. Durant of Texas leads the league in scoring and rebounding, while Acie Law of Texas A&M could be labeled most valuable. Coaches say the league deserves a top seed if it finishes strong.
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Kansas Beats Oklahoma In A close Big 12 Tilt
Oklahoma nearly upsets Kansas as Nate Carter and Neal spark a late run to tie the game at 51. Wright, Kaun, and Rush help Kansas hold on. Carter leads Oklahoma with 20 points while Griffin fouls out after six weeks without his best output.
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Battle-tested AC boys advance in sub-state
Anderson County Bulldogs, senior led with Josh Sutton scoring 27, defeat Paola 59 to 44 in sub state. They advance to face Fort Scott, state-ranked top seed, in Thursday semifinal in Fort Scott. Jeremy Sutton adds 14 points, Lickteig 8, Suderman 3. Paola’s Pomatto 5, Henn 6, Beverlin 14, Walker 13.
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Berroa Aims To Regain Rookie Of The Year Form
Surprise Arizona AP Royals shortstop Angel Berroa seeks a rebound season to restore 2003 rookie form after a decline to .234 last year. Manager Dayton Moore stresses consistency as Andres Blanco and Angel Sanchez rise. veteran Alex Gonzalez adds depth.
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Sachse Shines as KU Freshman in Big 12 Indoor 800
Former Ottawa High School star Jack Sachse, a University of Kansas freshman, placed seventh in the 800 meters at the Big 12 Indoor Track Meet, clocking 1:52.12. His early collegiate showing turns heads and signals potential in KU’s middle distance lineup.
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Higbie Signs with Ottawa University Lady Braves
Wellsville High School senior Korey Higbie will join the Ottawa University softball program as a utility player and pitcher. She helped lead Wellsville to the 3A state tournament and will major in physical education while joining her sisters on the Lady Braves in 2008. Coach Jay Kahnt praises her pitching and infield skills and welcomes her four year tenure.
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Ohio State tops AP poll for first time since 1962
Ohio State rises to No 1 in the AP college basketball poll after defeating Wisconsin in a key clash. The Buckeyes, led by freshmen Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr, collect 62 first place votes and 1,786 points. UCLA moves to second, Kansas third, Wisconsin fourth.
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