Williamsburg eyes first state run in basketball
Williamsburg Panthers, 21-3, chase a historic 1A state appearance in Hays led by coach Roger Driver and standout Kelley Bethell. They face Northern Valley, 22-3, with a deep roster and emphasis on defense and quickness. Odds favor Northern Valley’s inside tandem Gina Cox and Rachel Smith as the Huskies make their first state bid.
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Central Heights Vikings face pressure in 3A state bid
Central Heights prepares for the Class 3A State Tournament at Hutchinson with a focus on handling Wellsville pressure. Coach Sue Haney notes the Seniors Shelly Pierson Karen Sillett Kim Wood and Ellen Snow led an 18-4 turnaround from a 1-20 season. The Vikings meet Leavenworth Immaculata in round one as they chase a state berth their first since 1982, after two sub state wins.
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Kim Wood
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Ottawa Cyclones chase state title after tough finish last year
Ottawa High School cycles girls basketball targets state glory after a 70-66 overtime loss to McPherson last season. Coach Lloyd Steele notes unfinished business, four returning starters, and a 20-2 regular season with a Huron League crown. They face El Dorado in the state opener, bringing experience from volleyball and wins like a 67-65 sub state final over Topeka Seaman.
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Ottawa Mat Masters finish season with two tourneys
The Ottawa Mat Masters wrapped the regular season with events at Paola and Wichita. Twenty six youths placed in the top four across both meets, qualifying for sub district action set for Saturday at Shawnee Mission North West High School in Kansas City.
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Booker and Reeves Top All-Big Eight Team Selections
Missouri guard Melvin Booker and Oklahoma State center Bryant Reeves head the AP All-Big Eight selections. First team includes Eric Piatkowski Nebraska and Donnie Boyce Colorado. Reeves repeats, with Webster Oklahoma on the first team as well.
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