NCAA Proposes Tied High School Scores for Eligibility
In New Orleans the NCAA voted to require combined high school GPA with SAT or ACT results for Division I eligibility, sparking charges of racism and insensitivity from black educators. The measure ties core course grades to standardized test scores, potentially blocking thousands of incoming freshmen and prompting debate on fairness and access.
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Eagles Nab 73 59 Win Over Ottawa Lady Braves
Bartlesville Wesleyan dominant with Jacki Carlson scoring 31 as the Eagles beat Ottawa University Lady Braves 73 to 59 at Wilson Field House. Carlson hit 15 field goals and a free throw, sparking the home team's 52.5 percent shooting while OU dropped to 2-6.
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Enforcement Will Be The Test for Freshmen Eligibility
NCAA officials unveil enforcement plans for Proposition 48 requiring freshmen to meet minimum grades and test scores. Independent testing services will verify results, with coaches urged to report potential ineligible athletes. While challenges exist, the NCAA aims to deter rule circumvention and strengthen admissions cooperation across institutions.
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Athletes Of The Week Shared Honors For Ottawa Area
DeeDee Lewis and Ryan Meyer share the Herald Ottawa High Athlete of the Week award while Rob Noel earns the Ottawa University honor. Lewis scored 43 points in two games for the OHL girls, Meyer added 28 points for the Ottawa High boys, and Noel totaled 65 points for the Braves in three games. Lyndon High standout Mark Goodrich named Herald Area Athlete of the Week after three Tiger wins.
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North High girls top Ottawa 50 36 in ERL clash
North High opens with a 29 11 halftime edge to defeat Ottawa High 50 36 in East Kansas League girls action. Lisa Procaccini leads North with 17 points. DeeDee Lewis scores 15 for Ottawa. North outrebounds 41 27. Ottawa commits 15 turnovers.
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Sterling Tops Kansas Wesleyan In KCAC Clash
Sterling improved to 8-4 overall and 4-2 in KCAC with an 80-65 win over Kansas Wesleyan. Junior forward Robert Riggs scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Sterling led 37-30 at halftime and never relinquished the lead. Wesleyan fell to 9-2 and 6-1, and will visit Ottawa on Wednesday for a KCAC matchup.
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