Ottawa and Baker clash to open 1987 football season
Ottawa University visits Baker at Cook Field renewing a long rivalry. Baker, 9-2 last year, ranked second in NAIA Division II, faces an improved OU squad led by Glenn Percy after a 2-8 campaign. Ottawa worries about practice time versus Baker’s extended preps and must contain star Ed Lierz and Baker’s veteran QB Scott Rampy.
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Mississippi River
Ottawa University
Baker
Cook Field
Ottawa
Heart of America
Charie Richard
Wildcats
Glenn Percy
Percy
Braves
Mid-America Nazarene
Ed Lierz
Lierz
Jackson Heights
Paola Cyclones overpower Ottawa in season opener
Ottawa High opened with a 3-0 loss to Paola as the Cyclones exploit strong serving to overwhelm the Tigers. Senior Debbie Ferguson led Ottawa with five kills, while Paola benefited from depth and height as coach Jo Musselwhite acknowledged nerves early but praised Paola’s persistence. Ottawa heads to Central Heights next Thursday for a 5 p.m. quadrangular.
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Jo Musselwhite
Paola
Cyclones
OHS
Ottawa High
Panthers
Musselwhite
Debbie Ferguson
Ottawa
Penny Ferguson
Central Heights
Baker Wildcats Open Season As NAIA Contenders
Richard praised Ottawa University's improved football, saying OU, under coach Charlie Richard, saw a stronger Braves squad after a scrimmage with Mid-America Nazarene. Baker enters as a heavy favorite, ranked second in NAIA Division II, with two standout running backs and a smart quarterback.
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Charlie Richard
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Baker Wildcats face debut as key rivalry with Ottawa renewed
Coach Richard cautions about inexperience in Baker's first game after roster turnover. Returning star Ed Lierz set an NAIA rushing record in a playoff win, while quarterback Scott Rampy leads a three year starter corps. Alumni losses and a revived Baldwin Ottawa rivalry color a hopeful but unsettled preseason for the Wildcats.
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Percy
Baker
Scott Rampy
Richard
Ed Lierz
Wildcat
Wildcats
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Tim Fitzgerald
Baldwin
Ottawa
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Ottawa X C Debut at Olathe South Invitational
Ottawa High School opens cross country with a 14-school meet at Heritage Park in Olathe. Events begin 9 a.m. with the boys C team, then JV at 9:30, girls varsity at 10, and boys varsity at 10:30. Ottawa College coach Chris Kornhaus expects strong competition from area rivals. Other teams include Bishop Ward, Blue Valley North, Bonner Springs, KC Southeast, KC Southwest, Olathe North, Olathe South, Rockhurst, SM North, SM South, SM West, Washington, and Wyandotte. Park access via I-35 exit and Lackman Road.
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Olathe
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Ottawa High
Chris Kornhaus
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Kansas City Southeast
Kansas City Southwest
Olathe North
Olathe South
Rockhurst
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Shawnee Mission South
Shawnee Mission West
Washington
Wyandotte
Heritage Park
I-35
161St Street
Olathe South High School
Lackman Road
Cyclone Girls hold second in 5A Cross Country poll
Ottawa High's Cyclones are second in the 5A girls poll with 51 points, six behind Bishop Miege. Altamont-Labette County is third with 36 points, Shawnee Heights fifth, and Newton sixth. Bishop Carroll tops 5A boys with 56 points, followed by Arkansas City and Bishop Miege. Central Heights sits second in 3A boys, with other top rankings listed for 1A-2A, 4A, and 6A.
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Saline
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Shawnee Mission Northwest
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Hoisington
Marysville
Lawrence
Appanoose Wins Debut Overbrook Volleyball Victory
Appanoose opened its volleyball season with a 2-0 win over Overbrook Middle School. The Indians won 15-9 and 15-9 as Alane Harris led with 9 service points, followed by Lisa Henry and Stephanie Stansberry with 6 each. Harris Stansberry and Jeanette Bame starred on the floor. Next action is Monday at Ottawa Middle School at 3:30 p.m.
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Overbrook
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Appanoose
Lisa Henry
Stephanie Stansberry
Harris
Stansberry
Jeanette Bame
Ottawa Middle School
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