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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 2000
Page
4
Kansas may drop from its peak, but Iowa State coach Larry Eustachy and others insist the Big 12 is strong. Sampson notes flagship schools matter. Missouri likely secure an NCAA bid as teams chase seeding and respect.
Fizer and Tinsley powered Iowa State to a 26 4 record and first conference title since 1945. Tinsley posted 199 assists and 75 steals as Kelvin Sampson praised his court vision while Roy Williams hailed him as the league's best newcomer. Najera left Oklahoma as a beloved star with 18.5 ppg and strong rebounding.
Gonzaga clinched the West Coast Conference tournament title in a 69-65 overtime victory over Pepperdine. Casey Calvary led with 28 points, while Matt Santangelo, Ryan Floyd, and Richie Frahm aided the comeback as the Bulldogs secured a 24-8 season and a bid to the NCAA tournament. Creighton, NC Wilmington, Siena, and Central Connecticut State also won conference titles and earned NCAA berths.
Shaquille O Neal scored 61 points and grabbed 23 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to 16 games with a 123 103 rout of the Clippers. He shot 24 of 35 from the field and 13 of 22 from the line on his 28th birthday.
Ottawa wrestlers dominated the Garnett event with six champions and 14 of 19 top four finishes. Champs included Evan Mietchen, Michael Espinosa, Kyle Gorton, Rick Croucher, Jeff McCurdy, and Tim Dowell across multiple age divisions. Second place went to Cody Croucher, Aaron Harrell, and Cord Bradley, with Haley Croucher and Justin Brown third. Fourths earned by Brad Ferrell, Brandon Crowley, and Blias Parenti. Notable non-placers were Brian Ferrell, Danny Rusk, Nicole Manning, and Matt Manning.
Viking Wrestling Club had eight wrestlers place in the top four at the home meet on Feb. 26. Kevin Walsh and Aaron Johnson won weight classes while Dakota Yohe, Brant Johnson finished second and Quincy Ray third. Heath Nichols, Wade Davis, and Jeremy Raby took fourth as over 900 entries and 17 Ottawa youths competed. The team begins state qualification at the Chanute sub district on Saturday with district action set for Ottawa March 18.
Tony Muser doubted Rey Sanchez but the shortstop earned a two year 4.6 million deal after a solid 1999 season with Kansas City, playing 134 games and posting a .294 average while helping Carlos Febles develop. Sanchez credits growth under pressure and learning from his time with the Yankees and Giants.
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