Ottawa Cyclones open season with 1-2 mark at Osawatomie
Ottawa High School volleyball started with a 1-2 record at Osawatomie, beating Osawatomie 25-17 25-14 while losing to Spring Hill 25-23 25-13 and Piper 25-22 18-25 31-29. Coach Kendra Oberzan cited inexperience from last season but praised the team’s effort and learning, noting strong early testing against similar caliber squads and a confidence-building win over Osawatomie. Ottawa returns to action Thursday at 5 p.m. in a home triangler.
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Royals Rally Tops Tigers Ending Detroit Streak
Kansas City delivered a second straight upset by beating Los Angeles Angels and then defeating the AL Central leaders Detroit 7-5. Billy Butler drove in two runs, the bullpen provided 4 2/3 scoreless innings, and Joakim Soria earned his 23rd save as Kansas City snapped Detroit’s six-game win streak. Butler and Jacobs supplied key hits while Tigers manager Jim Leyland lamented missed chances.
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Kansas Jayhawks seek road win against UTEP in road opener
KU quarterback Todd Reesing emphasizes focus as Kansas prepares for a crucial road game at UTEP. Linebacker Justin Springer, whose brother Jeremy plays for UTEP, says the Miners will be tougher than their Buffalo loss suggested. Springer also knows several UTEP players and stresses containing a fast, confident offense while Kansas minimizes penalties after recent striping calls.
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Ottawa Area Sports Schedule Snapshot
Wednesday events include cross country Ottawa at Olathe North 4 p.m. Bethel hosts Ottawa in college volleyball 7 p.m. Ottawa travels to Avila for college soccer 6 or 8 p.m. Golf West Franklin visits Lawrence 8 a.m. Thursday features Central Heights at Santa Fe Trail 4 p.m. Ottawa high school volleyball triangular 5 p.m. Wellsville plays Atchison County 5 p.m. Tennis Ottawa at Seaman 3 p.m. Ottawa high school soccer vs TBA league tourney. Friday all high school football games at 7 p.m. and a college football scoreboard item.
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Alexander's time arrives for Tigers
Missouri coach Gary Pinkel sees Danario Alexander finally living up to early promise after two injury plagued seasons. Alexander had 10 receptions and 132 yards in the season opener 37 9 win over Illinois. The Tigers host Bowling Green next.
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Central Heights Sweeps Volleyball Wins Over Three Opponents
Central Heights defeated Marmaton Valley 25-8 25-3, beat Jayhawk-Linn 25-8 25-12, and bested Metro Academy 25-13 25-23 in a sweep of three matches. The results show the Huskers overpowering each challenger with strong serving and efficient hitting.
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NFL Transactions Tuesday Exempts Cards and Falcons Moves
The Arizona Cardinals released offensive linemen Elton Brown and signed Elton Brown. Jeremy Bridges joined on a one year contract. The Atlanta Falcons signed center Rob Bruggeman to the practice squad and waived offensive lineman Michael Butterworth from the practice squad.
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Mature Falcons sweep Lyndon at Lyndon
West Franklin High School volleyball coach Angie Corwine cites senior dominance as lifting the team. The Falcons swept Lyndon 25-20 25-20 25-10 25-12 as West Franklin (4-0) showed improved serve receive and serving 96 percent in both matches. Key contributors included Sleichter-16 set assists 7 aces Zimmerman 4 kills 4 aces Piersol 4 kills McClain 4 kills 3 blocks Cates 6 blocks 2 aces Fredricks 11 digs.
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Ottawa Fresh Volleyball Falls Twice in Kansas City
Ottawa High School freshmen volleyball went 1-2 at Kansas City Piper Tuesday losing to Spring Hill and Osawatomie before beating Piper. Key players included Callie Shea, Jillian Prather, Shelbi Allen, Shandra Bulmer, Elizabeth Seimears, Kiersten Eads, and Samantha Heppler with multiple aces, kills, and assists across the three matches.
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