Ottawa JV spikers roll to three victories on the road
Ottawa High School junior varsity volleyball swept three Leavenworth League foes here Tuesday defeating Bonner Springs Sumner Academy and Turner in straight sets. Rachel Goetz led with 13 kills and five blocks across the matches, with Melisa Miller and Sara Ball contributing, and Ottawa closes the season Tuesday at Santa Fe Trail.
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Lockett awaits his chance with Chiefs in pursuit of payoff
Kevin Lockett, Kansas State star turned Chiefs reserve receiver, sits benched six games into the season with no catches. With Brett Perriman released, a fifth receiver role vs San Diego could finally let him play, as coach Marty Schottenheimer weighs activating him for the game and Lockett stays hopeful about contributing to a Super Bowl push.
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No more August football under owners plan
NFL owners propose shifting the season back one week with no August regular season games or July preseason games. Exhibition games would start in August, the regular season would begin in September, and the open week before the Super Bowl would be eliminated. TV contracts and stadium conflicts with baseball drive the move, with potential early start next season if approved at the March meeting.
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Royals Fans Split Over Possible Realignment Switch
An AP report notes Royals directors may accept league realignment to National League Central or remain in American League Central. Fans surveyed oppose NL move, stressing heritage and pitchers batting. meanwhile, ownership debates and bidding groups, including one led by George Brett, loom as the team sits in ownership limbo since Ewing Kauffman’s 1993 death.
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Braves lose NLCS as Marlins force Fall Classic showdown
Miami pitcher Brown with a four run first inning tops Atlanta 4 3 to win the series clinching game. Brown retires 14 straight batters, Chipper Jones grounded out with two on to end it. Game 1 of the World Series set for Saturday at Pro Player Stadium against Cleveland or Baltimore. Leyland earns first World Series berth in 34 seasons, Cox calls a tough finish.
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Braves Hopeful Run Set By New Look Team
Braves coach Robinson talks of ten capable players including 6-8 Phil Duncan and others as transfer seniors take center stage. Senior guard says he learned mental aspects from Jacque Vaughn and plans to pass it on to younger teammates. A running style is planned with strong post play. Season opens in Las Vegas November 7-8, with the Lady Braves hosting Benedictine on November 10.
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Volleyball roundup from Lyndon Pomona Waverly and Williamsburg
Lyndon defeated Flinthills and Burlingame to stay in a three way tie for second behind undefeated Waverly, earning the second seed in the Lyon County League Tournament in Emporia. Pomona swept Crest and Central Heights in its final home matches, Waverly clinched the league title at Hartford, and Williamsburg dominated Linn and Marmaton Valley while eyeing Central Heights regional play.
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