Kansas Oklahoma Big Eight showdown in Lawrence
Kansas coach Larry Brown eyes tonight's crucial Big Eight clash with 17-0 Oklahoma and seeks wider TV exposure for the matchup. The Sooners, led by Darryl Kennedy and Tim McAlister, counter with a high scoring run and a bid to claim the league title in Allen Fieldhouse.
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Ottawa High Jayvees Rally Past Panthers in Tourney
Ottawa High junior varsity started West Franklin action with a 47 41 win over Williamsburg as Jason Sellers led Ottawa with 14 points and Gary Kuntz praised the team's late surge. Williamsburg scorers included Brian Pierson 14 and Chris Cade 8 as fouls limited OHS star Steve Baylor.
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Pomona Indians rout Marmaton Valley in tourney opener
Pomona Cavaliers overpower Marmaton Valley 80 to 31 as R D Fowler scores a career high 28 and Steve Olson adds 20. Pomona leads 14-3 early, expands to 62-13 by three quarters, then 18-18 in the fourth. Only seven Indians played due to illness and junior varsity commitments.
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Pomona Girls Win West Franklin Opener 61 53
Pomona defeated Maton Valley 61 to 53 in the West Franklin Basketball Tournament opener as Pomona capitalized on late misses by the Lady Indians. Key players contributed throughout the game and the outcome hinged on a final-minute stretch.
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Marmaton Valley edge Pomona in close finish at Ottawa tourney
Marmaton Valley fought to a narrow final margin over Pomona as Marmaton led late before Pomona’s missed shots and foul trouble helped the Wildcats pull out a 52-51 decision. Bacon starred with 30 points and 21 rebounds for Marmaton, while Pomona’s Cindy Scott scored 21 and Tracy Carlson added 17.
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Central Heights Girls Hold Off Williamsburg in Opener
CH Girls edge Williamsburg 47 43 to start West Franklin Tournament. Kelly Wood leads Central Heights with 15 points while Marie Weers grabs eight rebounds. Audra Shepard tops Williamsburg with 18 points in a 6-3 Panthers setback. coach Roger Driver criticizes execution after poor third and fourth quarters.
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Harred Named Area Athlete of the Week for MdCV Hoops
Marais des Cygnes Valley senior Jason Harred earned Herald Area Athlete of the Week after two district wins. The 6-0 guard scored 17 in a 50-46 win over Hamilton and added 27 points with 10 rebounds in a 67-44 victory against Waverly, narrowly beating a list of area contenders.
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Garnett Beats Baldwin In Openers At Baldwin Invitational
Garnett routs Baldwin 74 to 50 in the Baldwin Invitational opening night boys basketball game. The 9-1 Garnett team seized control early after a closer Jan. 3 Frontier League win at Baldwin.
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Garnett Grabs 61 59 Win at Baldwin Invitational
Garnett high school beat Baldwin 61 to 59 to avenge a prior narrow win. Evan Doran led Garnett with 29 points and 12 rebounds as the team shot 53.2 percent and held a decisive rebounding margin. Baldwin shot 33.8 percent and committed 13 turnovers, while Garnett dished 19 assists led by Steve Wilson with seven. Garnett remains in the tournament, facing Wellsville next.
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Ottawa seniors Kris Patton and Jimmie Pratt named Athletes of the Week
Ottawa High School heavyweight wrestler Kris Patton went 4-0 with two pins and a 15-0 technical fall as Ottawa High posted four duals including wins over Shawnee Mission East and Schlagle. Ottawa University forward Jimmie Pratt scored 12 points in a 56-54 loss to Kansas Wesleyan and added 28 points with six rebounds in a 77-64 win over Sterling, edging out teammates and other contenders for the OU honor.
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