Sanchez adjusts to life as Ottawa Braves pitcher from Venezuela
Gustavo Sanchez, a new Ottawa Braves transfer from Western Nebraska Community College, adapts to life in the United States while pursuing a degree and a pro baseball contract. He calls his family in Valencia, Venezuela, remains a dedicated teammate, and earns praise from coach Joel Reed for leadership and pitch ability.
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Doty leads OHS at Frontier League cross country meet
Ottawa High freshman Erika Doty paced the Cyclones in Rim Rock, finishing 17th and earning third team all league honors. Senior Jena Richardson was 23rd as illness reduced the boys to four runners. Baldwin won the girls division and De Soto the boys. Ottawa heads to a 4A regional at Wyandotte Park next Saturday with girls at 3:30 p.m. and boys at 4:30 p.m.
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West Franklin girls golf earns first state trip
Meredith Renfro finished sixth at the 3-2-1A regional in Council Grove with a 113 as Hannah Vanderkamp of Council Grove led with 101. Renfro advances to the state tournament Monday in Great Bend marking a historic district milestone for West Franklin High School.
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Wellsville Middle School Eagles undefeated in football season
The eighth grade team finished 7-0 with a 20-8 win over Prairie View to capture the Pioneer League title for the second straight year. Luke Meyer scored two touchdowns and a two point conversion, while Matt Torneden added a TD. The seventh graders also lost 20-8 to Prairie View, ending 4-2. Trevor Shalkoski and Trent Smith each scored for Prairie View with a TD and a two point conversion respectively.
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Sunday Evening Praise Service with Guest Singers
A Sunday evening program at 6:30 features Eldon Wright and Delores McMullin of Heavenly Harmonies performing praise songs. The event invites everyone to attend and join in the worship.
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Illness and injuries slow West Franklin girls at Council Grove
West Franklin High School struggled in the Flint Hills League cross country meet at Council Grove due to illness and injuries. Coach Jerald Johnson lamented a day short of their hoped second place, as Taylor Slavens led the team with a sixth place finish and medal, while Amanda Sharp and Natasha Rodriguez finished 18th and 19th. West Franklin placed fourth as a team with several runners posting times across the field.
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Ottawa Falls To Pittsburg As Gardner Routs
Ottawa drops to 1-6 after a 52-12 loss to Pittsburg on Friday. Gardner State claimed the top spot with a 52-12 win. Corbin Goedert threw for 374 yards with eight completions, while Gittemeier and Regan contributed multiple receptions.
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