Johnson ends Cup title drought after long chase
Jimmie Johnson, once dubbed the best driver never to win a Cup title, finally clinched the championship after a season of near misses. He rose from off road roots to NASCAR glory, overcoming late season misfortune and stubborn rivals as crew chief Chad Knaus and the Hendrick team framed a fifth season of sustained pressure. Johnson reflected on the journey from Baja desert estrangement to the No. 48 Chevrolet, stressing pride in their race wins and season performance.
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Chiefs, Broncos grapple in baseball-like 9-6 overtime clash
In a low scoring shootout, Denver edged Kansas City 9-6 in overtime. Trent Green returned from a long injury absence while Jake Plummer struggled for the Broncos. Chiefs chase offensive identity as key players near returns.
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Ottawa High basketball scrimmages set for Saturday
Ottawa High School hosts basketball scrimmages in the gym with the girls at 5 30 p m and the boys at 7 p m. Admission is free and donations will be taken for the Chloe Robinson fund.
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Lady Braves game time moved to 5 30 p m at Avila
The Ottawa University women’s basketball game against Avila University in Kansas City Missouri shifts Saturday evening from 7 p m to 5 30 p m local time ensuring fans can catch the contest at a earlier start.
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Ottawa Middle School seventh graders top Jayhawk Linn in Mound City
OMS seventh grade girls varsity defeated Jayhawk Linn 45-15 to raise record to 5-2. Scorers include Jordan Baldwin 15 Kimberly Bethel 12 Elisha Carlson 10 Jaime Birzer 2 Brittany Brown 2 Jose Lynn Dean 2 Mercedes Silvey 2. Also JV won 8-6 behind Sexton 4 Perez 2 and Shir ley 2. Eighth grade varsity lost 32-19 dropping to 4-3 with Mikela Scott 4 Tori Skiles 4 Angela Geist 3 Hallie Bones 2 Paige McFarland 2 Chandler Morgan 2 and Laura Stinebaugh 2. Eighth grade JV fell 24-12 making 4-2. Hope Armstrong 4 Cassie Brown 2 Haley Butler 2 Taylor Croucher 2 Kelsi Ortega 2.
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Cornish Nears Kansas Single Season Rushing Record
Kansas running back Jon Cornish could surpass the school single season rushing record this weekend. He cites honoring past greats Tony Sands and June Healy and aims to leave his mark on the program.
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Elite: Top VB players receive honors
Pomona players Melissa Reed and Sam Shaffer lead Pomona with record-setting performances and all tourney selections. Jessica Lund, Meagan Mantis, Chelsie Oshel, Bobbi Pearce, and Kaci Watts earn multiple all-area and all-league honors for Wellsville and Williamsburg, while Mast reports from the sports desk.
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