Home runs boost baseball playoffs thrill and tension
In the playoffs, Marcus Grissom and Ken Griffey Jr. homered early and late, while Jim Leyritz's 15th-inning blast gave the Yankees a 7-5 win. Cleveland blanked Boston as the Braves and Reds edged to decisive late rallies amid postseason power.
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Wellsville star shines in 36-2 league win over Anderson Co
Wells ville quarterback Deferding went 6 9 for 185 yards and four touchdowns as Wellsville defeated Anderson County 36 2. Coach Bill Oshel praised his effort calling him an outstanding performer in sports and other activities. Teammates across schools named include Lewayne McGuire Dean Barr Coy Weege George Wuertz Josh Imel David Kueser Jeremy Carlisle Cory Fuller Chris Berr Keith Fouts Travis Marvin Ian Mabry Sam DeJulio Jay Biggs Joseph Herron Russ Dwyer Dan Gray Brock Stumpff Erick Johnson.
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Williamsburg
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Howard Leads Panthers To Second In Wellsville Invite
Wellsville Invitational results center on Howard’s standout play as the Panthers finish second. Williamsburg coach Lisa Brookover praises her all around game and serving alongside key teammates from Central Heights Osage City Ottawa Pomona Waverly Wellsville and Williamsburg for a strong team showing.
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Kate DeBaun
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Pomona
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April Robinson
Waverly
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Theresa Drumm
Jessica Cole
Wellsville
Lacey Breithaupt
Carrie Griffin
Jaylene Coughenour
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JoEllen Mathias
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Seau Questionable For Monday Night Chargers at Chiefs
San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau sat out practice and remains questionable for Monday night at Kansas City due to a strained right hamstring. Coach Bobby Ross hopes to get him for a few plays, nursing him through practice as needed. Seau hurt in Sunday's 31-16 loss at Pittsburgh and has not missed a regular season game in six pro seasons.
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Baker to induct Richard Cearfoss into Hall of Fame
Bakersfield section notes inductees Richard and Cearfoss into the Hall of Fame. Cearfoss, a 1946 Appanoose graduate, died in a 1986 car accident. Jacobs, a late 1950s to early 1960s Wildcats star, rushed 220 yards against Sterling and set a Baker single game record. He was a Methodist All-American and Academic All-American. Now a senior manager at Abbey Press in St. Meinrad Indiana.
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Wilson leads OU as serving improves in ECAC clash
Coach Schmidt notes OU shows tougher serving and more free balls while maintaining high kill efficiency. Elizabeth Lemp tops with 20 kills for a squad averaging 11.2 team kills per game. OU holds 2.3 ace serves per game and begins ECAC second half at Sterling this Saturday.
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Kansas high school football rankings roundup across classes
The AP Consensus rankings compiled by Hutchinson News and others list Class 6A top teams Clathe North Derby Lawrence Wichita West Manhattan with 5-0 and 4-1 records while other schools like Blue Valley Northwest shine at 5-0. In 5A Salina Central Pittsburg Topeka Seaman Liberal Valley Center and others show similar trends with multiple 5-0 teams and various 4-1 and 4-0 records noted. Class 4A features Pratt Hiawatha Girard Atchison Smoky Valley Marysville Topeka Hayden as top entries with several 5-0 records. Class 3A includes Wichita Collegiate Marion Silver Lake Wellsville Belleville and Nemaha Valley among others. Class 2-1 highlights Stockton Olpe Canton-Galva Frontenac St Brancis Victoria and Clifton-Clyde with several 4-1 or 5-0 marks. Eight-Man I shows Coldwater Mankato Rolla Little River Minneola-Fowler and others with multiple 5-0 records and ties among Sylvan Grove Axtell Kensington Brewster.
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Philippin Adds Spark For OHS Kickoffs And Goals
Mann notes Ottawa high school player Philippin could be a weapon after a 21 0 victory over Sumner Academy. Ottawa submitted eligibility paperwork to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Mann plans to reveal Philippin’s role as a kickoff and field goal option once eligibility is confirmed.
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Waverly dominates Troy and Jefferson County North in volleyball
Waverly routs Troy 15-5 15-8 and Jefferson County North 15-2 15-1 as the Bulldogs improve to 21-2. Freshman Kelly Williams was sick and junior Elizabeth Williams wore an ankle brace but returned to post 22 kills, eight blocks, and three digs. Kim Jo Polk tallied 13 kills two others contributed strong defense and setting helped by Elizabeth Kelly with 20 set assists. Waverly earns regional at home with Crest and LeRoy.
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