Mental lapses limit Cyclones in tough volleyball slate
Ottawa High School volley ball team contest with top state squads fell short in all five matches against ranked teams. The Cyclones battled St James and Blue Valley, showing spurts but collapsing late. Shandra Bulmer led with eight kills while Alexis Roecker added 10 kills and 12 digs as Ottawa heads home to face Spring Hill at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Oberzan
Tigers
Alexis Roecker
St. James Academy
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Falcon spikers return to form in key win over Herington
West Franklin High School volleyball, 18-8, defeated Herington in Herington 25-23 25-17 25-16 25-11. Aubry Flory led with 15 kills and .490 hitting, while Bailey Whittington and McKenzie Steele contributed strong serving and receive stats. Coach Angie Corwine credited improved back row and setter options as the team builds toward senior night home matchup with Chase County.
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Falcons
Wellsville
Angie Corwine
Bailey Whittington
McKenzie Steele
Aubrey Flory
Emily Reed
Shelbi Allen
Stephany Lord
Olathe Madhens win 12U Monster Bash title in perfect run
The Olathe Madhens under-12 softball team claimed the championship at the 12U Monster Bash at MidAmerica Sports Complex with a perfect 6-0 record. Players listed include Kaitlyn Mc Collum Mallory Keech Savannah Perez Josie Morgan Allison Vigil Morgan Wickiter and Mariah Geschwentner. Coaches Ben Keech and Tom Sullivan led Ottawa’s squad.
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MidAmerica
Kaitlyn McCollum
Mallory Keech
Savannah Perez
Josie Morgan
Allison Vigil
Morgan Wickiter
Ben Keech
Lakya Leslie
Megan Formwalt
Molly Rison
Lauren Klein
Tom Sullivan
Ottawa
Mariah Geschwentner
Kansas State Kansas clash fuels bragging rights tales
Rivalry notes recount Kansas State dominance in the series with lopsided wins including 64 0 in 2002 and 41 7 in 1995. It recalls Kansas under Mark Mangino breaking through in 2004 and the recent string of Wildcats victories under coach Snyder with a 118 28 combined score over two seasons.
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Jayhawks
Mark Mangino
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