Wildcats rout Savannah State in record NCAA blowout
Kansas State overwhelmed Savannah State 85-25 at Bramlage Coliseum setting NCAA marks for opponent shooting percentage and points allowed in a half. Beasley led with 25 points and 10 rebounds as the Wildcats closed their nonconference slate with a dominant defensive and offensive performance.
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Ottawa teens honor Blakesley with orange tribute
In Kansas shaping a star story, Ottawa boys Coleman and Colt Gravel placed oranges in their yard to honor KU running back Blakesley after his Orange Bowl appearance. The note praised his play and linked Ottawa roots to major college football success.
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SEC tops Big 12 in national title clash
LSU defeated Ohio State 38 24 to win the BCS national championship as quarterback Matt Flynn and receiver Early Doucet led a late surge. Beanie Wells and Ohio State struggled against LSU's defense while coach Jim Tressel defended his program’s season and doubters. Glenn Dorsey anchored LSU’s stop unit in a resounding championship performance.
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Jones leaves Hawaii to coach SMU Mustangs
SMU lured June Jones away from Hawaii after a 1-11 season, offering a five year, about 2 million dollar annual deal. Jones cited the challenge of rebuilding SMU and Hawaii’s run and shoot success as major draws amid a competitive salary bid and Texas recruiting opportunities. The Hawaii program will lose quarterback Colt Brennan and receiver Davone Bess to NFL draft plans, while Jones aims to lift SMU from its recent struggles.
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Gibbs resigns as Redskins coach and president
Washington Redskins coach and team president Joe Gibbs resigns after a season marked by safety Sean Taylor’s death. Gibbs will stay with the organization as a special adviser to owner Dan Snyder while the team begins a coach search, with Gregg Williams and Al Saunders among potential candidates.
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Falcons to play at T-Bones park in April
West Franklin Falcons baseball heads to Community America Ballpark home of the Kansas City T-Bones for a April 29 doubleheader against Prairie View Buffaloes. JV and varsity start at 4 pm. Tickets cost 4 and are sold at West Franklin basketball games or by calling Ian Evans at 242-0126. Falcons aim to sell 300 tickets.
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Falcon boys top Burlingame in 49 31 home win
West Franklin Middle School boys varsity rolled to a 49-31 victory over Burlingame at home as Montana Reno led with 18 points. Jake Winder added 12, Tyler Webb six, and Joey Lethall five points with nine assists. Junior varsity improved to 6-3 with a 25-20 win. next, West Franklin hosts Hersington.
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West Franklin Girls Sweep Burlingame In Tight Spree
West Franklin Middle School girls basketball swept Burlingame at home. The varsity won 27 to 23 and the junior varsity improved to 5 4 with a 7 to 6 victory. Alyssa Narman led the varsity with 11 points, Sierra Miller scored nine. West Franklin, 3 6, hosts Herington Thursday.
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