Wellsville Junior High teams reach tourney finals
In Wellsville tor nament action the eighth graders defeated Baselor Linwood 23 17 led by Emily Bloss with 16 points. The seventh graders won 16 15 in overtime over Basehor aided by late 3s from Theresa Hughes. Finals set Monday with Wellsville eighth facing Baldwin and Baldwin meets Wellsville seventh. Colorado may keep Oct victory over Missouri despite ineligible player issue.
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Waverly no stranger to success
Waverly High’s football program remains a state power as the 8-0 Bulldogs, ranked No.2 in Class 2-1A, prepare for a district playoff at Olpe. Coach Mike Hevel notes surprise at the team’s steady progress, crediting the lines led by Tim Bailey and Kevin McMillen plus 1,000-yard rusher Dustin Curry. Thursday’s Olpe game could clinch Lyon County League title and a 2-1A playoff berth.
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La Russa Wins Third AL Manager of the Year
Tony La Russa captured his third American League Manager of the Year award as the Oakland Athletics clinched their fourth AL West title in five years despite key injuries. He won 25 of 28 first place votes and 132 points in BBWAA balloting. Phil Garner led the Brewers in a tight AL East race.
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Baylor named Rockies manager in expansion leadership debut
AP writes that Don Baylor, 43, was chosen to lead the Colorado Rockies, becoming the fourth current minority skipper in MLB. The former slugger signed a three year contract to guide the expansion club starting next season, promising to teach young players to win and change expansion team expectations. Baylor noted his persistence for a managerial post and stressed race did not influence his hiring.
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Pittsburg Teams Top Prep Polls In Late Season Rankings
Pittsburg High ties Salina Central for 5A top spot while Pittsburg Colgan leads 2-1A as Clifton Clyde drops out. Both Pittsburg teams sit at 7-1 entering final regular games and playoff births. Other leaders include Lawrence in 6A Scott City in 4A Rossville in 3A and Pike Valley and Claflin in eight-man divisions.
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Chiefs' special teams under fire amid KC slump
Kansas City coach Marty Schottenheimer says criticism of brother Kurt's special teams is unfair while acknowledging breakdowns in the kicking game contributed to a month-long skid. Poor coverage, a late punt return, and a missed field goal highlight the issues as KC falls to 4-4.
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