Ottawa High tops Topeka West 21 to 14 in home finale
Ottawa High overcome penalties and sloppy footing to defeat Topeka West 21 14 on a late 61 yard rushing TD by Joe Geist. Shaffer gains 102 yards and Petty adds a 68 yard run as OHS seals its fourth win, holding West’s ground game despite costly infractions. Ottawa finishes season next week at Bonner Springs.
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Pomona Falls Short to Silver Lake 22 18 Homecoming loss
Pomona totaled 306 yards to Silver Lake’s 261 but could not convert in the second half. Tim Sommers opened scoring for Silver Lake, while Pomona’s Rick Leach Keith Love and David Miller found pay dirt in the first half without extra points. Silver Lake added two TDs in the third quarter and capitalized on Pomona’s kickoff fumble. Coach Mark Robins called it Pomona’s best game yet as they prepare to host Central Heights with a 3-5 record. Silver Lake sits 7-1 and eyeing a playoff berth if Oskaloosa loses.
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Eagles Wing By Louisburg Eagles Wing By Louisburg
Wellsville beat Louisburg 21 to 6 as quarterback Glen Stockstill starred with a 73 yard run, two TD passes to Curt Wright and three PATs. Stockstill added 16 tackles as Wellsville moved to 6-2 overall and 5-2 in the league, with one game left against Piper at home.
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Chiefs Clash With Browns at Cleveland Municipal Stadium
Cleveland Browns 4 2 seek AFC Central lead with revived offense after 27 16 win at Buffalo while Kansas City Chiefs 1 5 ride emotional 21 16 victory over the Chargers. Browns coach Forrest Gregg vows fewer mistakes as QB Brian Sipe and RB Greg Pruitt heal. Chiefs coach Paul Wiggin notes the turnaround and watches wary opponents. Included is Whitey Herzog Day in Independence honoring Royals manager and local reaction in Kansas City.
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