Ottawa High wrestlers rely on youth and hard work
Ottawa High School wrestlers, led by coaches Joe Tokarz and Casey Black, rely on fundamentals and depth as seven freshmen fill 14 varsity spots. With a 4-3 dual record, they prep for the Prairie View Invitational and home duals against Tri-City and Schingie while eyeing league and 5A regional goals. Parents support with tournament food and assist with duties.
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Baldwin pins Burlington in league dual, 52-19
Baldwin High wrestling dominated Burlington with eight pins to secure a 52-19 league dual victory. Winners by pin were Mark Jehle 103, Michael Thurlow 112, Joe Bonner 119, Matt James 125, Josh Kohn 135, Josiah Mason 152, Derek Lang 160, and Kyle Flory 171, with Zach Hertzel 130 taking a forfeit.
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Wrestling roundup boosts Anderson County with two wins
In SPRING HILL the Anderson County team beat Wellsville 52 24 and then lost to Spring Hill 48 38. Coach Ron Schumaker praised improving technique conditioning and heart. Six Bulldogs went 2 0 Reuben Wolken Isaac Feuerborn Keegan Barnes Eddie Gatlin Tyson Adams and Chris Wittman won both matches. Tom Mersman only won once while Brian Jones and Jeff Cover split.
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Lady Braves surge past McPherson in second half
Ottawa completed a 65 63 comeback as Gina Wheat led with 22 points and Amber Lannan added 15. Conner praised team defense and ball movement while shutting down McPherson top scorer Erica Alvarez. Ottawa moves to 7 0 in conference and hosts Southwestern Saturday.
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Belief turns around Braves on road after home win
Brent Baker praised as a key part of Ottawa Braves success as they prepare for road tests at Southwestern and Saint Mary in Leavenworth. The game featured notable performances from McDonald and Baker with Ottawa defeating McPherson 72-56 at halftime 38-31.
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OU Dorsey earns NAIA All American honors and Baker star rises
DeDe Dorsey leads with six interceptions and four punt blocks earning second team NAIA All American status and first team ECAC honors. Baker’s John Reeves rushes for 1550 yards with 15 TDs, adding a 96 yard run and school records in carries. Baker lands multiple NAIA All America Scholar Athletes and Reed additional all conference picks.
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Vermeil signs two year contract extension with Chiefs
Vermeil, 67, officially signs a two year extension to coach the Kansas City Chiefs. He told AP he doubts coaching into his 70s and indicated plans to stay at least one more season. Contract terms were not disclosed.
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Williams burg doubles up Pomona to reach title game
Williamsburg Junior High boys upset Pomona 31 29 in Big 8 League Tournament semifinals sealing a 45 0 lead over Lyndott in the championship game Saturday at 12 45 p m. Coach Chuck Lee credited defense as key to the win and Brady sank all eight second half free throws.
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KC Chicks Seek Players for Summer Youth Softball
Kansas City Chicks invite girls for under-10 and under-12 travel softball this summer. For details contact Jimmie Dean at 242-7402.
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