Time Has Come to Name Ottawa High Field for Steve Grogan
This 1983 debate over naming Ottawa High's football stadium Steve Grogan Field resurfaces as the program limps at 0-9. Steve Grogan, an Ottawa native and Kansas State alum, rose to NFL stardom with the New England Patriots, exemplifying a battler’s spirit.
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Grogan field honor debated by Ottawa High officials
Ottawa High School debate over naming a field for Steve Grogan centers on honoring a local football legend while he still plays in the pros. Support cites community pride and Grogan’s ties to Ottawa, including outreach and a recent gift, while critics urge timing and broader recognition for others.
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OU Gametime Switched for Saturday basketball game
Ottawa University women will tip off at 7 p.m. at Wilson Field House against Baker University, pushed back from 6 p.m. to allow extra time after Saturday afternoon football against Sterling. The change affects pocket schedules and prior announcements.
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Kansas High School Football Playoff Pairings
AP reports the Kansas state playoff brackets with Friday and Saturday games across multiple classes. Pairings include Chase versus Shawnee Mission East in 6A, Lawrence at Kansas City Washington, and Dodge City facing Wichita Southeast among others with venues listed.
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Strikers Top Comets 5-4 in MISL thriller in Bloomington
Thompson Usiyan's breakaway goal at 13 57 of the third period proved the game winner as Minnesota Strikers beat the Kansas City Comets 5-4 in Bloomington. David Byrne scored twice for the Strikers who improved to 40 and extended their home streak to 14. Angelo DiBernardo and Gino Schiraldi also found the net for the Strikers while Damir Ajramina scored late for the Comets who suffered their first loss of the season.
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Gooden Captures NL Cy Young at Age 20
Dwight Gooden won the National League Cy Young Award at 20, unanimous with a 24-4 record and leading NL in ERA strikeouts complete games and innings, becoming the youngest winner and first to capture rookie and Cy Young in consecutive years. John Tudor was second with 65 points, while Hershiser Andujar Valenzuela trailed.
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