Former Lady Brave back to join premier program staff
Samantha Shaffer returns to Ottawa University as the new full time assistant coach for the Braves softball team. A 2013 Ottawa graduate and former basketball and softball letter winner, she previously coached at Northeastern State University and Ellsworth Community College, bringing extensive program leadership and recruiting experience.
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Kansas Names Jeff Long as New Athletics Director
Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod announced Jeff Long as the university's new director of athletics. Long, former Arkansas AD, led 19 sports for 460 student athletes and guided top programs, including national titles and a 2016 Learfield Cup top-25 finish. He starts August 1 after a seven week search and a $1.5 million annual contract.
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Arrows wrap up season with win in FIRE Wood Bat tourney
Ottawa Arrows Post 60 edged Pyramid Roofing 4-3 in six innings in Blue Springs Missouri to finish regular play at 9 17 and prepare for the Zone Tournament July 16 22 at McDonald Field Topeka. Wyatt Johnston Brady Beets and Colson Bien supplied early offense while Michael Hull and defense withstood a late rally.
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OU adds to 2018 19 basketball class
The Ottawa University men’s basketball team announced Friday the signing of Joe Johnson III for the 2018 19 season. Johnson, from Waynesville Missouri, transfers from Missouri S&T and played at St. Joseph’s College before its operations were suspended. He starred at Waynesville High School with high state and district honors and strong scoring. OU coach Aaron Siebenthal praised his backcourt depth, defense, and immediate impact. He is the son of Joe and Rozena Johnson and will major in communications.
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