Baseball bat rule postponed for more study
The National Federation of State High School Associations delayed a decision on a proposed rule governing bat type for prep baseball. The board awaits more scientific tests and public comment before reconvening October 24–25. The Baseball Rules Committee drafted the rule this summer proposing a slightly heavier and narrower bat.
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Kansas City
National Federation of State High School Associations
Baseball Rules Committee
Ottawa Middle School rockets past Northern Heights in two overtimes
Ottawa Middle School varsity football beat Northern Heights of Topeka 24-18 in two overtimes at Steve Grogan Stadium. QB Gabe Sheffield threw a 30 yard TD to Whit Stalts, and sprinted 10 yards for the winner in the second OT. Stultz intercepted in the end zone as Boldra led with 10 tackles.
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Ottawa
Northern Hills
Topeka
Steve Grogan
Gabe Sheffield
Whit Stalts
Sheffield
Northern Heights
Andrew Maxwell
Stultz
Brett Boldra
Andrew Garcia
DeSoto
Olathe
California Trail
Ottawa Freshmen Fall to Louisburg in Fourth Quarter
The Ottawa freshman football team tied Louisburg at 14 after two third quarter touchdowns but allowed three late scores in a 36-14 loss. Anthony Ingram sprinted for two long touchdowns, the first about 60 yards and the second around 30. Ottawa, 0-1, faces Washburn Rural next at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Louisburg
Ottawa
Wildcats
Mark Laws
Anthony Ingram
Washburn Rural
MdCV Sweeps Pomona In Middle School Volleyball Dual
MdCV nets victories over Pomona as MdCV defeats Pomona 15-10 15-12 in varsity and 15-12 15-6 in junior varsity. Pomona player Amanda Alexander served 10-10 in varsity, Ashley Olson went 10-12, and Courtney Valeri was 11-12 in JV. Pomona will play Baldwin on Tuesday.
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Melvern — Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Pomona
Mdcv
Amanda Alexander
Ashley Olson
Courtney Valeri
Ottawa freshmen volleyball sweeps Northern Heights in home quad
Ottawa freshmen volleyball beat Northern Heights to complete a three game sweep of home matches, topping Olathe Christian 15-2 15-0 and Heights 15-9 14-16 15-6. Coach Mike Kyriakos praised the team’s 11 players and noted strong serving from Jennifer Warren and Julie Heck.
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Ottawa
Northern Heights
Olathe Christian
Mike Kyriakos
Julie Heck
Heck
Elizabeth Burks
Jenny Heck
Regan Boswell
Warren
Robertson
Allie Daniels
Burks
Meredith Bird
Kristin Potter
Allison Reed
Leigh Morris
Shannon Hall
Hall
Daryl Bugner
Stephanie Ingold
Kim Neff
Runners shine as Pomona teams lead junior varsity wins
Emily Homer led Pomona runners with 13:49 for 10th, as Imogene Crane and Brandi Soper finished 13th and 14th. Pomona swept JV and freshman boys races with Josh Horne winning JV in 19:46 and Megan Adamson leading girls JV at 14:36. Williamsburg's Luke Rodina opened 1999 with 17:21, two minutes faster than last year.
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Emily Homer
Pomona
Imogene Crane
Brandi Soper
Megan Flory
Kealy Kerwin
Brittney Green
Ashley Arn
Josh Horne
Daniel Humphrey
Adam Frieden
Russell Green
Megan Adamson
Brianna Willhite
Elizabeth Wigger
Sheena Ripley
Marissa Espinosa
Shawna Love
Heather Arn
Council Grove
Corey Robinson
Zach Weien
Patrick Barrigan
Sean Coolidge
Williamsburg
Luke Rodina
Jered Hennessey
Justin Hennessey
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