Wildcats break Top 10 road- win drought vs Texas
Kansas State defeats No 7 Texas 41 21 as Ron Prince wins first road game over a Top 10 opponent. The Wildcats climb to No 24, ending a 0-46 stretch against top 10 teams, while emphasizing that rankings mean little until year end. Jan Campbell sparks with a 41 yard interception return for a TD.
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Coaches: Kansas State Keeps Passing Game Simple
Kansas State emphasizes defense and special teams over big passing plays as coach Ron Prince says the Wildcats will move the ball by safer plays. They beat Texas with a turnover-free game and return touchdowns on kick returns, hosting Kansas next. Texas Tech, Texas, Oklahoma State updates and player stats follow with notes on Leach praising defense under interim coordinator McNeill. Michael Crabtree shines with eight receptions for 145 yards and three TDs. Jordan Lake sets a Bears tackle record in recent loss.
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Rulings spark confusion in Kansas NASCAR weekend
In Kansas drivers, teams, and fans faced a confusing sequence of NASCAR decisions. Kyle Busch won the Busch race after Hendrick Motorsports left the track as his intake manifold failed inspection. Tony Stewart drew controversy over an F-bomb incident but avoided punishment, while Juan Pablo Montoya faced a separate slur-related penalty question. Greg Biffle was declared the winner under caution in a rain-shortened NexteI Cup race, though many believed Bo ywer crossed first as Montoya’s tire exploded halted the finish.
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Ottawa runners push through large Minnesota meet field
Ottawa University cross country faced a near 400 runners in the men’s race at the University of Minnesota. Levi Houston finished 122nd as teammates faced elbowing and slower times while coach Kirk Wren praised the high level of competition and team bonding from the trip.
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Viking spikers fall in tourney at Wellsville
Central Heights High School volleyball went 1-3 at the Wellsville Invitational. Losses to Anderson County 25-18 26-24 West Franklin 25-22 25-14 and St. James 25-10 25-13. Wins over Baldwin 25-10 25-13. Players Cox Quellotta Wuertz Dreddy top scorers. Assists noted and team record moved to 9-8. Babe Ruth meeting set for Wednesday in Ottawa at Pizza Village.
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Turner Nips Ottawa JV Football in Final Play
In Kansas City, Turner edged Ottawa High School junior varsity 19 16 on a final play turnover moment. Ottawa's last pass tipped a receiver's fingers ending the close game.
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Al Oerter dies at 71 in Florida
Al Oerter the discus legend and four time Olympic gold medalist died at a hospital near his Fort Myers Beach home. He had long fought high blood pressure and heart problems, described by his wife Cathy as a gentle giant.
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OMS eighth graders spike foes tourney title
Ottawa Middle School eighth grade varsity volleyball swept Pioneer Ridge with decisive wins 25-10 25-14 and 25-11 25-18. The JV team also claimed two victories 25-13 25-17 and 14-25 25-14 15-7 to cap a strong tourney showing.
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