Ottawa U volleyball opens 2005 with conference win over Sterling
Ottawa University's Lady Braves, defending champions, started the season with a 3-0 victory over Sterling at Wilson Field House. Senior Jessica Williams led with 9 kills, Emily Napier had 6 aces, and freshman Jenny Heck tied a school record with 7 aces. The team totaled 19 aces and 11 service errors as 10 newcomers helped impression. The win sets up momentum for Baker tournament participation against William Jewell, College of the Ozarks, Evangel, and Avila.
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Braves seek seasoned edge at home vs Saint Mary
Ottawa Braves look to leverage returning starters and depth on offense led by Kessinger as they host Saint Mary at 1 30 p m Saturday. Key contributors include tailback Kevin Mikeska and All-American candidate Justin Smail with five defensive starters back, including Myers and Dominguez. Freshmen line replaces start, special teams emphasized with Myers handling early kicking duties.
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Ottawa JV Volleyball Loses Two Of Three Matches
Ottawa High School junior varsity dropped two of three in the gym. They beat Louisburg 25 16 25 23, then fell to Iola 25 16 25 12 and to Anderson County 18 25 29 27 25 13. Carrie Black and Megan Ketchum led with kills against Louisburg. Stevenson and Graf posted multiple assists and kills in other matches. Ottawa heads to the Highland Park Tournament Saturday.
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Wellsville JV Volleyball Splits Matches In Strong Start
The Wellsville High School junior varsity volleyball team split two Thursday matches, beating Bald win 25-18 25-17 and losing to Paola 25-16 25-11, improving to 3-2 on the season.
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Chiefs eager to start season after strong team chemistry
Chiefs players express confidence as many core stars like Gates Shields Roaf Gonzalez and Holmes, plus coach Vermeil, anticipate a strong offense. Kansas City aims to jump start passing while Jets rank seventh in defense. Chiefs rush game averaged 143.1 yards per game with an eight rushing TD game against Atlanta, setting NFL records.
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OMS volleyball teams top Leavenworth in Leavenworth
Ottawa Middle School volleyball squads split results against Leavenworth West and Patton. The eighth grade won both matches 25 14 25 18 and 25 12 25 15 led by Messenger, Miller, Rugg, Guenther, Watts, and Caron-Miller. The seventh grade beat West 26 24 25 6 and lost to Patton 19 25 25 20 15 9 led by Bones and Geist with key aces. Ottawa improved to 3 1 and 2 2 in the two grades and both teams next play Baldwin.
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Cyclones on a roll beat Gardner 3 0 in season opener
Ottawa High School soccer, led by Victor Ojeleye and Robby Proctor, defeated Gardner 3 0 in Gardner. Ojeleye opened scoring with Proctor assisting, then added another with Proctor aiding again. Proctor capped the day with a solo dribble finish. Ottawa starts 3 0, hosts Louisville Tuesday.
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Ottawa runners hit plateau after Olathe North meet
Ottawa High School cross country faces a plateau after a hot 96 degree race at Olathe North. Coach Chris Kornhaus cites mental preparation and toughness as keys while Tyler Hazen cuts 1 minute 38 seconds in two weeks, finishing 19th overall. The boys finish fifth in team standings and the girls are led by Stephanie Lillie with 10th place. Ottawa competes next in the Turner Invitation.
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