Falcons face costly loss in regular season finale
West Franklin Rich School falcons cling to third seed race in 3A sub state after split with Metro Academy on senior night in Pomona. Coaches cited tight errors and hitters struggling as Metro collapsed early in the second match while senior night crowds cheered.
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Blue Valley tops Ottawa Cyclones in 3-0 defeat
Ottawa High School fell 3-0 to Blue Valley, described by coach Glen Cahill as facing the best club players on the Blue Valley squad. Ottawa, 7-8, also lost 3-0 to De Soto the previous night and will close regular season with senior night against Spring Hill before regional play starts next week.
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Rollins shines in late NLCS for Phillies rally
Jimmy Rollins delivered a two out two run double off Jonathan Broxton in the ninth lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and a 3-1 lead in the NL Championship Series. Rollins added key ninth inning singles in Games 3 and 4 aiding Philadelphia rallies as they chase back to back pennants. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel praised Rollins as clutch and big stage performer while noting his late season surge and continued role as lead off catalyst alongside star Ryan Howard.
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Ottawa Braves climb to No 8 in NAIA poll
The Ottawa University football team moved up to No 8 in the NAIA coaches poll after an idle week. The Braves (6-0) prepare for a 1:30 p.m. Saturday game at Saint Mary in Leavenworth. In golf, John Long, Elton Murrow, Gary Griffin and Tom Jones won Hickory Hollow’s senior scramble with a minus 4. Closest to pin: Gary Cole at No 3 and Karen Crosby at No 7.
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Ottawa volleyball falls to Sterling in three sets
The Ottawa University volleyball team lost to Sterling Tuesday night at Wilson Field House in three straight games. Ottawa trailed 25-18 25-15 25-22 and stands 11-17 overall with a 6-7 mark. They travel to McPherson for a 7 p.m. game Monday.
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Wellsville JV Volleyball Finishes 10-0 League
Wellsville High School junior varsity volleyball completed an undefeated Pioneer League season with a 3-0 sweep of Prairie View, winning 25-11 25-18 25-12. The team finished 24-8 overall, led by Jessica Peacock with four aces and 10 assists by Sam Holtwick.
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Limited Tickets Left for Kansas Oklahoma Game
Limited number of tickets remain for Saturdays Kansas Oklahoma football game at Memorial Stadium. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting kuathletics.com or by calling 1-800-34-HAWKS. Saturday kickoff is scheduled for 2 30 p.m.
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NFL and Panthers roster moves headline
Scoreboard schedules waives and signings including Falcons Jamaal Fudge and Panthers Antwon Burton. Bengals sign Orion Harris while Browns place LB O’Qwell Jackson on injured reserve and add DL Keith Grennan to practice squad.
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Hawks release Wilks and Dixon in moves
Atlanta Hawks announce the release of guards Mike Wilks and Juan Dixon in a front office tied decision. Miami Heat exercise third and fourth year contract options on Michael Beasley and Daequan Cook respectively, securing their services for the next seasons.
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Eagles land Witherspoon in trade with Rams
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired linebacker Will Witherspoon from the St. Louis Rams for rookie wide receiver Brandon Gibson and a fifth round pick in 2010. Witherspoon, an eight year veteran, will move to the middle linebacker role and has 100 plus tackle seasons.
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