Paola Invitational cross country crowns three local teams
Central Heights and Garnett split team titles as the Vikings win both boys and individual titles through Clint Barkdoll 10 45 and Kathy Wood 13 15. Garnett secures girls crown led by Wendy Wawrzewski and Val Miller while Wellsville earns two individual medals with Trevis Scott 5th and Trenton Stumpff 11th. Disqualification costs Baldwin's Toot a win. Jim Payden finishes third for the Bulldogs.
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PAOLA
Central Heights
Wellsville
Lisa McMullin
Brian Timblin
Wendy Wawrzewski
Val Miller
Garnett
Tammy Peine
Sarah Wacker
Donna Hill
JoAnna Davidson
April Summer
Ozarks
John Schultze
Quentin Lichtelg
Schultze
Greg
Viking
Sumner Academy
Reagan
Wood
Gail Bennett
Baldwin
Bulldogs
Eric Toot
Rick McCaffry
Toot
Jim Payden
Mike Zimmerman
Steve Zimmerman
Chad Brecheisen
Vince Champagne
Tan Reekie
Williamsburg
Heath Higbie
Mike Edgecomb
Dennis Nelson
Ricky Gragg
Sistin
Brian May
Vikings
Marlin Lichteig
Steve Schweiger
Joe Payden
David Cochran
Travis Haight
Mike Wawrzewski
Jayvee
Dan Coltrane
Rodney Miller
Kenny Katzer
Travis Ahring
Brock Moody
Uth
Jim Dassing
Josh Hoke
Kevin Mathey
Marty Guilfoyle
Jamie Howarter
Clint Kuefer
China Dink
Jim Friberg
Jonathon Schwarz
Matt Hayes
Huntier
Brett Haas
LaCygne
Ottawa
Wary Bethel clash as Ottawa aims to snap skid
Ottawa University seeks a second straight win and to prove Bethel College remains dangerous despite its 0-4 start. Braves coach Glenn Percy notes uneven practices and stresses belief in Bethel’s strong 1980s era and tough early schedule as Saturday’s game at Newton looms. Ottawa shows improved health with several starters back, while Bethel veteran Kent Rogers pushes rest of squad after a mandatory day off.
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Rick Peterson
Herald
Bethel College
Ottawa University
Glenn Fercy
Braves
Percy
Ottawa
Bethel
Newton
St. Mary of the Plains
Kent Rogers
Royals Shuffle Coaching Staff Shakeup Names Four New Coaches
The Kansas City Royals replaced pitching coach Gary Blaylock and third-base coach Jose Martinez as part of a staff shakeup under Manager John Wathan. Frank Funk becomes pitching coach, Adrian Garrett takes over third base, Mike Lum becomes hitting coach, and Bob Schaefer adds first-base duties. The changes stay within the Royals organization and involve Wathan’s trusted minor league personnel.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City Royals
Gary Blaylock
Jose Martinez
John Wathan
Hal McRae
Royals
McRae
Cincinnati
Schuerholz
Wathan
Frank Funk
Omaha
Neb
Billy Gardner
Funk
San Francisco Giants
Seattle Mariners
Adrian Garrett
Martinez
Mike Lum
Lum
Chicago White Sox
Dick Howser
Gardner
Mars
Blaylock
Howser
The Beauty Of October And Its Quiet Passage
October is a vast valley between September and November, a sanctuary to rest and reflect. The scene captures cooling air, woodsmoke, geese, and brilliant colors as leaves drift, reminding readers that everything moves onward and self importance fades. Cherish October before stepping into gray November.
OMS Downs Chanute in 22-6 Football Clash at Steve Grogan Stadium
Ottawa Middle School Whirlwinds improved to 3-2 with a 22-6 win over Chanute at Steve Grogan Stadium. Danny Tyson two scoring runs and Teddy Edwards added a late TD and a two point conversion as OMS rushed 200+ yards. Tyson led with 96 rushing yards, Edwards 83, Norwood and Black had interceptions to stifle Chanute.
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Ottawa Middle School
Chanute
Steve Grogan
Ottawa
Danny Tyson
Teddy Edwards
Edwards
Oms
Gish Haney
Tyson
Cory Norwood
Todd Black
Dwayne Grace
Osage Harriers Run At Silver Lake Invite For Medals
Osage City cross country team finished fifth at the Silver Lake Invitational with Troy Blecha 18th and Mike Weible 20th leading the boys, both earning medals along with Jon Long and Gary Croucher. Vicki Moore led the girls with 17th in 16 09, while Jenny Lauber and Marcy Woodyard posted 77:12 and 21 08 respectively for Osage City. Junior varsity times included Cyrus Fillmore 14 11 and Martin Trout 14 36.
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Katy Butell
Baldwin
Jenny Stuart
Signe Balch
Amy Skaggs
Laura Vesecky
Paola
Silver Lake
Osage City
St. Marys
Blecha
Weible
Long
Croucher
Vicki Moore
Jenny Lauber
Marcy Woodyard
Ochs
Cyrus Fillmore
Martin Trout
David Spentker
Kevin Lake
Williamsburg Juniors sweep Burlingame in volleyball duel
Williamsburg beat Burlingame 15-12 15-11 to win in two games while Appanoose fell 15-9 15-11. Burg coach Patty Weber praised the team for its cohesive play. Appanoose coach Virginia Cook said her team played its best game of the season in a loss. Barkley and Brown led the Indians with eight and seven points respectively, as Cook recognized Brown Harris Henry Stansberry and Bame for strong floor play. Appanoose finished 4-3, Williamsburg heads to Lebo tournament Saturday.
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Williamsburg
Burlingame
Appanoose
Burg
Patty Weber
Virginia
Cook
Brad Barkley
Connie Brown
Indians
Brown
Alane Harris
Lisa Henry
Stephanie Stansberry
Jeanette Bame
Gragg Balances Multiple Sports At Williamsburg High
Gragg excels across track, volleyball, and cross country while a Williamsburg sophomore. She plans to play basketball this winter and trains daily, noting she enjoys trying many sports and doesn’t mind being the only girl on the volleyball team. She aims to do her best, with high goals yet grounded in effort.
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Gragg
Williamsburg
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Central Heights, Garnett Pace Area
GHS
Jerry Howarter
Barkdoll
Timblin
Nick Williams
Jason Ball
Quentin Lickteig
Michael David
Cameron Lee
Greg Carey
Lake of the
Andrea Manson
Janie Patterson
Amy Fisher
Julie Patterson
Rob Ball
Brian Massey
Dale Morgan
Brett Manifold
Kevin Davidson
Steve Berzon
Jayhawk-Linn
Osawatomie
Trevis Scott
Trenton Stumpff
Threshers
Kansas
Bethany
Kansas Wesleyan
Southwestern
Friends
St. Mary
Cavaliers
Troy Sharp
Dave Meyer
George Christiansen
Bobby Joe Green
Mike Brown
Shawn Walters
Gene Rashid
Jeff Hull
Pail Evans
Jim Anderson
Brad Basel
Jimmy Lee Smith
Ans
Selit
Snyder
Carl Owens
Tabor
McPherson
Sterling
Wiemee
Brad Base
Derrick Harris
Kelvin Hicks
Robert Matherly
Tesken Eared
Nosegua Aul Peak
Chuck Knapp
Joe Green
Con Cornet
Kurt Barbour
Steve Shelton
Athletic Park
John Schuerholz
Bob Schaefer
Memphis
Mike Blair
Whirlwinds
Iola
Osage Harriers
Osage Bays
Troy Blecha
Mike Weible
Jon Long
Gary Croucher
Troy White
Tony Parker
Larry Soendker
Burlingame Williamsburg Junior High
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