Walters finds fit at Baker for West Franklin star athlete
West Franklin standout Mitchell Walters signs with Baker University in Baldwin City after visits and workouts. Coach Phil Hannon praises Walters multi position potential, size, and leadership. Walters chooses Baker for strong education and baseball opportunities, aiming for on field time.
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Reid Draws Free Agents to KC
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has attracted a wave of free agents to join the franchise after his hiring. Players including Sean Smith Dunta Robinson Mike DeVito Anthony Fasano Donnie Avery Chase Daniel and quarterback Alex Smith cited Reid’s reputation as a major draw. Team owner Clark Hunt supported the hire and season ticket orders jumped 112 percent versus last season as fans welcomed Reid to Arrowhead.
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Alex Smith
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Eagles
Hunt
Daniel
Drew Brees
New Orleans
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Braves split DH with Bethany in Lindsborg
Ottawa University baseball opened conference play with a split against Bethany in Lindsborg. The Braves won the nightcap 3-2 after an 8-2 loss. Dustin Balmer had two hits and an RBI. Kaylem Quinn hit a solo homer and a two run triple. Cole Meeks earned the win with five innings.
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1971 and 2013 Ottawa Cyclones Win Shared Glory
Former coach Charlie Porter recalls Ottawa High School basketball glory as 1971 champions and 2013 squad, led by Semi Ojeleye and Dallas Natt, both teams defined by balance, top defenders, and strong guard play. Notable players include Steve Grogan, David Drumright, Richard Mendell, and college-bound stars. The 1971 team entered as underdogs, finishing 16-6 and capturing the state title with close wins over Parson and Augusta. Porter notes Mendell's speed and 9.9 in the 100 and praises the 2013 team's fan support and rivalry with a top-ranked schedule.
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New England Patriots
David Drumright
Richard Mendell
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Duke University
Semi Ojeleye
Dallas Natt
Pittsburg
Kaden Shaffer
Taylor Graf
Austin Blaue
Ottawa University
Alex Hasty
Wyatt Peters
Charlie Porter
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Porter
Mendell
Dallas
Kingman
Parsons
Augusta
Salina
Mike Wallace
Tonny Penn
H.K. Stevens
Greg Bulmer
Larry Waymire
van Jameson
Terry McDaniel
Bruce Whitacre
Chris Chaney
Charlies Porter
Chris Kornhaus
Translators on mound aim to ease language gaps
The Associated Press reports on a proposed MLB rule allowing interpreters to join mound conferences when pitchers lack English fluency. Latino players often rely on bilingual teammates, while Asian players more commonly have full-time interpreters.
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