Experience key to OHS boys' success
Ottawa High School prepares for Smoky Valley in the 4A state tournament first round at Salina. Ottawa has reached four straight state appearances, with standout sophomore Semi Ojeleye leading in scoring and rebounding. Smoky Valley, smaller but dangerous, relies on outside shooting and aggressive inside play.
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OHS
Smoky Valley
Vikings
Ottawa
McCullough
Goodland
Semi Ojeleye
Quinn Dippel
Ottawa University
Chase Dippel
Ojeleye
McKowen
Ottawa Cyclones roll past Paola for 69 42 sub state win
Ottawa High School boys basketball beat Paola 69 42 to secure their 20th state berth and fourth straight appearance. Semi Ojeiye led with 23 points as Ottawa used transition play and size to build a big lead, while Paola struggled in the fourth quarter. Ottawa meets Smoky Valley at 8 15 p m in the state first round.
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Greg Mast
Ottawa
Cyclones
Smoky Valley
Vikings
Salina
Jon McKowen
Paola
Panthers
Adam Hasty
McKowen
Semi Ojeieye
Hasty
Dallas Natt
State
Hayes
Wilsor
Kresin
Goodman
Dunmars
Queen
Ojeleye
Alex Hasty
Peoples
Natt
Adam Re
Goedert
Shaffer
Maxwe
Ottawa Cy clones rally to reach 4A state with win over Paola
Ottawa High School girls basketball overcame injuries and a late Paola lead to beat Paola 48-42 in the 4A sub-state final in Paola. Star guard Baldwin scored 20 as Ottawa advanced to the state tournament for a second straight year, facing Haven next. The Cy clones credit their heart and trust in teammates for the comeback.
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Greg Mast
Herald
Ottawa
Paola
Panthers
Panther
Jordan Baldwin
Riley Diel
Fort Scott
Haven
Baldwin
Cyclones
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Ottawa Herald
Ottawa High School
Cliff McCullough
Ottawa Horak
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