State Tourneybound Legion AA field steps to Ottawa
Eight teams compete in the American Legion AA State Tournament at Harvey M. Drake Field in Ottawa from Wednesday to Sunday. Pratt defends its title with eight state crowns, while Ottawa makes its 16th AA appearance since 1990. Doniphan County, Seneca, Clifton Clyde and Baldwin join veteran programs in a multi-session event with a 1 p.m. opener and 30 minute game gaps.
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Baldwin Tigers reach state tournament in debut
Baldwin, with a 16-16 record, enters the Kansas Amateur Baseball Association state tourney alongside Ottawa and Iola after finishing fourth in the KABA Tournament. Coach Brian Turk credits a strong league for the first appearance as ace pitcher Hunter Burkhart leads the staff. First game is against Seneca at 6 p.m.
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Seneca
Lola baseball team eyes state after late run to tourney
Zone 3 lola lola, after a tough opener loss to Burlington, won six straight including two over Baxter Springs to reach the state tournament. Coach Mike Taylor notes a core unit since age 11. Lola, 35-12, leads the field in wins and claimed the Ottawa wood bat title while placing second at Emporia and the KABA. Twin aces Ethan Erickson and Jerrik Sigg spearhead the staff. First game is against Ottawa at 8:30 p.m.
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Jerrik Sigg
Garnett
Iola
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Maxwell
Seneca Eyes State Bid After 11-Year Gap
Seneca 26-3 heads to state with a 12-game win streak after dominating Northeast Kansas League play, led by coach Brad Huerter and ace Derek Rottinghouse. The team holds a 3-1 edge over Doniphan County and faces Baldwin at 6 p.m. in the first game.
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Ottawa Iola clash in state tournament opener at Ottawa
Ottawa and Iola AA baseball teams renew their fierce rivalry in the first round at Harvey M Drake Field in Ottawa. The game caps an intense season series with high stakes and potential late drama as both sides aim to stay in the winner's bracket.
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Ryan Maxwell
NFL players owners reach 10 year deal end lockout
Washington AP report on a 10 year agreement to end the NFL lockout, with Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith announcing the pact. The deal shifts revenue to 53 percent for owners and 47 percent for players, tightens first round draft spending, and contemplates an 18 game season with player approval. The scene included Colts lineman Jeff Saturday hugging Patriots owner Robert Kraft as a symbol of resolution.
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