Braves Open 1996 on Road at Mid-America Nazarene
Ottawa University Braves start the 1996 season on the road at Mid-America Nazarene in Olathe, facing a ranked 20th NAIA Division II foe. Coach Glenn Percy cites consistency and defense as keys, while injuries deplete depth. Starting lineup notes and expected tough test highlight a close season-opening contest.
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Cyclones Frosh Blank Paola 28 0 In Stadium Opener
Ottawa High freshmen dominate Paola 28 0 to start 1986 season at Steve Grogan Stadium. Daryl Spigle scores two touchdowns and a two point, Noah Sandstrom throws two TD passes, Randy Stoneking adds a TD, as OHS forces five Paola fumbles and builds a 22 0 lead by late third. Cyclones return home next Thursday to host Bonner Springs at 4 p.m.
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OHS Spikers Split Non League Volleyball Matches
Ottawa High split two non league volleyball matches improving to 3-1. Fort Scott won 15-7 15-12 while Paola edged OHS 15-8 15-5. DeeDee Lewis led with five spikes and two kills in the Fort Scott win. Tonya Copsey sparked late in the opener. Junior varsity also split. Next at Stanley against Blue Valley and Turner.
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Mets poised to clinch NL East with one win
Mets ace Dwight Gooden rides a strong 14-5 season into a potential clinching start against the Phillies in Philadelphia. Keith Hernandez says the end is near as New York aims to wrap up the division after a rough stretch and a brief stumble against Montreal. Tim Tuefel jokes about champagne sting as players anticipate celebration if victory arrives tonight.
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MANC Boss Calls Less Practice Better For Team
Mid-America Nazarene coach Gordon DeGraffenreid challenges the idea that more pre season time improves teams. He notes his squad has more practice time than Ottawa University but could be stale and would start two a days on Aug. 20 in the Heart of America Conference opener.
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Mid-America looks to defend HAC lead as MEG LeroY opens
Ottawa prep delays and early-season nerves frame a clash with OU. DeGraffenreid notices hungrier, more excited Braves while praising Mid-America quarterback Paul Young as the program’s best. Mid-America, in a strong 7-2 season, seeks to build on a 6-1 HAC tie.
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