Swimmers claim multiple medals at Kansas Special Olympics meet
COF Training Services athletes earned 11 golds, one silver, and two bronze in Burlington. Jason Slemp led with wins in the 15 meter assisted swim and 15M flotation for ages 16 to 21. Vicki Edwards and Jana Kerschner claimed multiple events in the 25 yard races. Coachs note state-meet prep in Wichita June 4 to 6. Ottawa University sponsors summer leagues. details and contact numbers provided.
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COF
Kansas
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Ottawa
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Jana Kerschner
Lary Hurlock
Osage City
George Taylor
Hourlock
Kerschner
Taylor Anddwards
CCF
Wichita
McRae heats up as Royals ride hot streak
Kansas City center fielder Brian McRae shows a surge in a season long struggle, hitting 39 early and delivering key defensive plays. His father Hal cites eased confidence and improved bunting as turning points, noting McRae’s switch to outfield and defensive highlight reels.
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Kansas City Royals
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Royals
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Cyclones eye De Soto tennis title in chaotic invite
Ottawa High School netters faced a delayed De Soto Johnson Invitational with Keith Johnson in the singles semifinals and Jeff Garland in contention for third. Gardner of Gardner Edgerton looms in both singles and doubles finals as OHS battles to maximize points across a weather-suspended three-day event.
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Johnson
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Clemens
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Johnson-Clemens
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Ben Prentice
Brent Satterlee
Darren McElfresh
Gardner-Edgerton
Garland
Gardner
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Lansing
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Baldwin
Buzzy Lambert
Jake Scarlett
Ahs
Immaculata
Tom Baker
Chris Hess
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McElfresh
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Triaket
Pala
Barker
Prentice
Runners seek pledges for NYC Marathon fund drive
Rural Ottawa resident Dean Rossi and his sister-in-law Alexis Chambers plan to run the New York City Marathon in November to raise funds for the Leukemia Society of America. They aim for 3500 each in pledges, with refunds covering race costs and leukemia research, and may run the Kansas City Prime Health Marathon if pledges are under the target.
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Herald
Dean Rossi
Ottawa
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New York City
Chambers
Wellsville
Rossi
Leukemia Society of America
Kansas City
Wellsville Boys Take Second at Jayhawk Linn Invite
Wellsville high school boys set three meet records and placed second at the Jayhawk Linn Invitational in Mound City. Ryan Wade won the 800 and 1600 with meet records, Rhett Renaud took the 3200, and Wellsville led multiple events as Humboldt won the team title.
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Wellsville
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Jeff Peine
Mlay
Belcher
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Gavin Fouts
Brock Stumpf
Peine
George Wertz
Matt Christopher
David Kueser
Cody Sanders
Chris. Belcher
John May
Chris Wells
Hewitt
Wade
Olajuwon seeks outside help as Rockets face Sonics
Hakeem Olajuwon begs for perimeter shooting to stretch Seattle’s defense in the Western Conference semifinal opener, urging fewer turnovers and more 3-point chances. Houston’s drought on the outside helped Seattle close out the 99-90 win as Rockets players balance defense and scoring threats.
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Houston Rockets
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Houston
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Sonics
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