Winds help Royals top Pirates in Bradenton slugfest
A 25 mile per hour wind blowing to center field aided the Kansas City Royals to a 17-14 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton Florida. Joe Vitiello hit two long homers and drove in seven runs for KC while Mark Johnson homered twice and drove in nine for Pittsburgh. The Pirates tied it at 12-12 with two four run innings after trailing 11-2, then KC pulled ahead with a four run sixth.
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Ottawa A baseball invites 18-year-olds for summer play
The American Legion A team extends invites to 18-year-olds interested in playing this summer. An informational meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Don Woodward Center. Tryouts are planned for March 15 and 16 at Orris Cox, with the Ottawa squad traditionally featuring 16-year-olds.
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Kemper Arena set to host Big 12 tourney opening
Kemper Arena in Kansas City unveils brighter lighting and 2000 extra seats ahead of the Big 12 men's tournament. Officials say renovations near completion with about 19,500 expected attendees, most from out of town, as workers finish painting and seating before tip-off. Pepper Johnson signs a two-year Jets deal reuniting with Parcells in Hempstead.
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All-Big 12 names highlight guard dominated second team
The Big 12 selects its second all conference team led by Cory Carr of Texas Tech as the scoring and guard heavy group includes Jacque Vaughn Tyronn Lue and Nate Erdmann. Baylor’s Brian Skinner anchors the frontcourt with a 20 rebound game. Billups Battie and others earn recognition for standout seasons.
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Oklahoma
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Baylor
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United States
Battie Tops Big 12. Freeman and Willoughby Shine in Conference Picks
The Big 12 coaches named all conference, with Freeman hailed as a Texas standout after scoring 43 against Fresno State and averaging 22-plus points, while Willoughby of Iowa State dropped 36 on Kansas. Battie praised as top center, and Eddie Sutton noted versatility in facing threats. Reactions from Baylor, Oklahoma State, and ISU coaches underline the league’s standout performers and the alignment with AP selections.
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Ottawa Cyclones edge Prairie View in first 4A quarterfinals
Ottawa hosts Prairie View in the first quar terfinal sub state contest at 4A level. Grover lauds fan support as Casady notes the home turnout boosts effort. Ottawa’s 17-3 home record in 20 recent games reflects strong local backing and early attack aids.
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Struggle and Scoring Across Area High School Games
A roundup of recent boys basketball scores shows Colbie Hermreck leading WA with 11 points as teams like Wellsville, Yates Center, Central Heights, Pomona, city clubs, Frontenac, Lyndon, Osawatomie, and Garnett post varied scorers. Notable contributions include Schaibaier 26 for Yates Center and Winterscheidt 36 for Lyndon, with multiple players reaching double digits across squads.
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