Wellsville Girls Track Focused On Tough Early meets
Wellsville high school girls track eyes a strong start against Paola and Baldwin, aiming to prove their capability at the state meet. Coach Mark Messer emphasizes the mix of upperclassmen and new talent, led by senior Sadie LaMay, with Megan Manes and freshman Paige McDaniel expected to play key roles in sprints, jumps, and relays.
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Sadie LaMay
Ottawa squads split twinbills in basketball and baseball
Ottawa University teams posted mixed results across sports. In Kansas, softball beat Bethany 1-0 before dropping 4-2, with Lydia Budke homering and Gabby Markham earning the win. Baseball split a four game set with Saint Mary in Leavenworth, winning 5-3 in 13 innings then losing 8-7, after a Friday doubleheader split. The men’s volleyball team defeated Dordt 3-2 at Wilson Field House, with Daniel Jacobs notching 26 kills and Ben Lee and Dylan Riley each adding 10. In Missouri, the golf team finished 10th at the Graceland Invitational, led by personal bests from DiSilvestro, Lundquist, Becker. Women’s tennis fell to Missouri Valley 5-4 in Marshall but beat Grand View 8-1 for Ottawa’s 13th win. coach Adam Summitt praised the effort and noted improvement despite close losses.
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Saint Mary
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Dordt
Wilson Field House
Daniel Jacobs
Ben Lee
Dylan Riley
Lake Mozingo
Missouri
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Lundquist
Wendell Smith
Jake
Becker
Marshall
Missouri Valley
Adam Summitt
Grand View
Summit
Summitt
Wellsville Eagles eye strong season in baseball
Wellsville High School baseball enters the season with high expectations after years of state contention. Coach Bryan Kindle returns five starters and two Dougans lead the lineup while freshmen mix in. Key players include Toam, Andy Dougan, Seth Breithaupt, Lucas Dwyer, Trajen Smith, and Tyler Brown. Opening game hosts Osawatomie.
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Kindle
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Seth Breithaupt
Lucas Dwyer
Trajen Smith
Tyler Brown
Brown
Dwyer
Tanner Shalkoski
Osawatomie
Wellsville Eagles softball eye state repeat run
WHS softball coach Chris Rose leads Wellsville through a rebuild aimed at a return to the state tournament. Seniors Rayne Wright and Ashton Rottinghouse anchor the lineup with sophomore Jordan Stringfield delivering power after a program best eight home runs. The Eagles expect to improve pace and depth, while balancing pitching stamina as they push toward another deep run.
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Rayne Wright
Ashton Rottinghouse
Wright
Jordan Stringfield
Lauren McDaniel
Wellsville High names Savage as new boys track coach
Tim Savage, familiar with Wellsville High School boys track, takes the reins after 24 years coaching middle school track and years as cross country coach. The group includes five seniors with prior state Meet experience led by Zach Strawn, Aaron Lee, Bryce Smith, Brandyn Brewster, and Caleb Pearson with returning athletes Alex Hosford.
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Tim Savage
Savage
Zach Strawn
Aaron Lee
Bryce Smith
Brandyn Brewster
Caleb Pearson
Alex Hosford
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