Organizers alter Legion schedule forrain soaked tournament
Ottawa American Legion AA baseball organizers shift the Friday and Saturday schedule at Orlis Cox Field due to weekend rain threats. Coach Larry Waymire stated teams will play when possible, with games facing back to back consideration and new timing at Cox South and HDF venues.
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Ottawa high nets doubles advance to state tennis
TOPEKA Ottawa High School doubles teams win second round matches at the 5A regional in Topeka Seaman and Seaman and reach their first state tournament. Garland and Johnson beat Shawnee Heights 6-4 6-4 then defeated Aquinas 6-2 6-3 in semis, while McElfresh and Satterlee beat Heights 7-5 6-3 before losing to Aquinas 0-6 1-6 in semis and 1-6 3-6 in third place. The teams travel to Independence for state Monday with seedings pending after a rain-shortened regional.
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Versatile Kurtz Eyes State Track Meet for Baldwin
Baldwin junior Darrin Kurtz and coachs project a strong state run in Class 4A with attempts to qualify in javelin, pole vault, and triple jump at this weekend’s regional at Paola. Kurtz cites confidence in medaling and beating personal bests across events.
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Area regional sites Class 5A Shawnee Mission Miege meet notes
Kansas high school regional track events scheduled Friday May 21 and Saturday May 22 across multiple classes. Fort Scott Harmon Schlagle Sumnes Academy Tuer Ottawa Aquinas Bishop Miege compete in Class 5A while Burlington Paola and Class 3A Mound City and others host field events prelims and finals with numerous named teams and a wide range of start times.
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Regional Track Qualifiers Spark Debate On System
The regional format draws scrutiny as athletes endure long seasons only to have one shot at state. Ottawa High heads to Shawnee Mission North for an eight team 5A regional, where top three or two wild cards decide advancement, leaving some deserving runners upset over the all or nothing setup.
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Big start lifts KC past A's
Kansas City Royals exploded for nine runs in a wild inning after George Brett opened with a single and Wally Joyner followed with a double. Seven singles, a double and two walks fueled the surge, powering the Royals past Oakland in a stunning early rally.
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