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Ottawa Braves hinge on Matherly return and 1989 recruiting surge
Ottawa University signals a strong spring with star defensive lineman Robert Matherly set to return from Bethany College. Coach Dave Dallas unveiled 26 new recruits and seven transfers including Russell Caraway, Mark Weaver, Jason Stewart, Johnny Boone, Vincent Byrd, Mario Washington, and Scott Turner. The Braves, 5-5 last season, open 1989 at Bethany’s rivals in Lindsborg on September 9, bolstering depth in defense and the backfield with multiple freshmen added from Ottawa High, Wellsville, Haskell, and other programs.
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Rick Peterson
Ottawa University
Robert Matherly
Bethany College
Dave Dallas
Dallas
Matherly
Kansas
Friends University
Graceland College
Russell Caraway
Heart of America
Caraway
Paola
Mark Weaver
Fort Scott Community College
Haskell Indian
Jason Stewart
Haskell
Johnny Boone
Vincent Byrd
Scottsdale
Ariz
Juco
Butler County
Mario Washington
Shasta
Calif
Scott Turner
Ottawa U
Southwestern
Braves
Lindsborg