Ottawa rallies to defeat Hayden and KC Christian in split wins
Ottawa High School boys soccer, under coach Tim Mitchell, erased a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Hayden 3-2 in Topeka. Freddie Adamson, Truyn Mosher, and Victor Ojeleye scored with assists from Tanner Reeves and Wes Sylvester as Ottawa added power after the break. Senior Daniel Warner broke his collarbone in the match. the team next plays Gardner.
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Vermeil Rates Sims as Improvement Potential for Chiefs
Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil defended 315-pound defensive tackle Ryan Sims, the sixth overall pick in 2002, saying he is a better player and has impressed opponents’ line coaches in preseason. KC pursued new defenders in off season, but a breakthrough year from Sims is viewed as essential for a stronger defense, with Carlos Hall the lone new lineman amid injuries and slow progression.
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Eagles Panthers split in Baldwin Invitational pool play
Wellsville fell to Hayden in a rematch as Meagan Mantis led with 22 kills and 12 digs, Jessica Lund 20 kills, and Korey Higbie 52 set assists. The Eagles totaled 36 aces and 106 digs while Wellsville freshman defeated Waverly and Baldwin beat Wellsville in Paola. Williamsburg split at Pleasanton with Piersol 21 digs and Magrath 15 kills.
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Ottawa Cyclones rally to defeat Piper in tight matchup
Ottawa moves to 3-2 as senior Randi Morris leads with 33 kills and 16 digs and senior Jill Spratt adds 18 kills 17 assists 12 digs. Ashley Geist 8 kills and 3 blocks, Stephanie Hermreck 5 kills 3 blocks, Julianne George 5 kills 17 assists 9 digs, Shelby Titus 24 assists, Chelsey Titus 10 digs after injury kept her out. Grover says consistency remains the focus.
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Ottawa JV spikers open with 2 wins
Ottawa High School junior varsity volleyball opened the season with two wins at Spring Hill, beating Osawatomie and Piper while losing to Spring Hill. Freshman Danielle Stevenson led with 10 kills and 28 service points, and Jori Graff added 19 set assists as Ottawa improved to 2-1 before facing Anderson County, Louisburg, and Iola at home.
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Ottawa JV tops Broncos 20 12 after third quarter surge
SPRING HILL Ottawa High School junior varsity football erased a 12-0 halftime deficit with three third quarter touchdowns to defeat the Broncos 20-12. Tyler Wiederholt opened scoring, Ben Harris added a one yard run, Justin Farrell caught a 37 yard TD pass and Harris contributed INTs.
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ORC Youth Programs Open for Registration
The Ottawa Recreation Commission begins registrations for youth volleyball soccer and karate for ages kindergarten through sixth grade. Volleyball runs four 50 minute Saturday sessions with or without a T-shirt fee. soccer games Saturday mornings. karate at Don Woodward Community Center on Monday and Wednesday evenings with youth and adult options. Call 242-1939 for information.
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Ottawa Freshmen Surge to 5-0 With Three Wins
Ottawa High School freshman volleyball team packed energy and improved passing as they swept Spring Hill Osawatomie and Piper to move to 5-0. Kara McFarland led with 15 kills, Jaime Allen added 6, and Allen also had 18 service points while Eliza Allegre tallied 18 set assists. Ottawa heads to the frosh tournament Saturday.
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OMS Football Mixed Results At Prairie View
OMS split Tuesday with Prairie View as the Ottawa eighth graders fell 34-26 and the seventh graders won 32-0. The seventh grade built a 32-0 halftime lead while Jake Diel and Mike Dunlap led rushing and Brandon Ott along with Gene Dydell paced the offense. Defenders Adam Hasty and Robert Retzer anchored the unit. seventh grade JV to play Thursday at Washburn Rural. varsity to play Tuesday at Spring Hill.
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