Cummings' rebounds spark Braves to title
Cummings posted a career-high 15 rebounds fueling Ottawa to the conference title over Tabor as Lee Sapp and Jesse provided key offense in the second half. Carrier praised Cummings athleticism and rebounding while Ottawa clamped down on defense in the final seven minutes to seal the win.
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Lyndon and Osage City advance in tight postseason battles
Lyndon topped Pomona 55 to 44 as Heather Persinger led with 24 points and Jena Oest added 15. Osage City upset Oskaloosa 48 to 30 behind Jodi Lohmeyer’s near triple double with 24 points, 18 rebounds and eight blocks, earning a semifinal date with Silver Lake.
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Decker
Powell
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Braves fall short as Ottawa reaches national tourney on home court
The Ottawa Braves edged Tabor 77 64 in a playoff clash at Friends to reach the national tournament. Ottawa built on a 60 percent second half, led by David Dale’s four three-pointers and 12 points, plus balanced scoring from Cummings Sapp Lanning Kirchner and Smith. Tabor’s strong defense faded late as Ottawa pulled away with a 13 2 run to seal the win.
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Montana retirement chatter fuels Chiefs turmoil
Kansas City Chiefs president Carl Peterson condemned the nonstop Montana retirement speculation. He warned media not to force a decision, as the team faced a conflicting claim from safety David Whitmore, who said on TV that Montana was “probably done.”
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Carl Peterson
Kansas City Chiefs
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West Coast
Montana
Chiefs
David Whitmore
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