Ottawa, Southwestern set to open KCAC play at Winfield
Ottawa and Southwestern square off in KCAC opener after rough showings. Percy notes both teams unsure of strengths following losses to Emporia State and Baker, with room to improve on offense and defense despite standout showings from several players.
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Ottawa High takes three in Central Heights volleyball quad
Ottawa Cyclones rebounded from a slow start to sweep Garnett Central Heights and Iola in a Thursday quadrangular. Starters Jay Kimball, Debbie Ferguson and Tonya Copsey led with spikes and key serves as coach Jo Musselwhite praised the team’s improved chemistry and resilience after a long match stretch. Garnett improved to 10-2 with a 2-1 showing, while Central Heights dropped to 2-5.
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Braves Shine In Home Debut At Ottawa Volleyball
Ottawa University Braves opened their Wilson Field House season with decisive 15-1 15-7 and 15-2 15-5 wins over Labette County and Baker. Hedlund praised a confident squad, noting net control and aggressive play as key to turning a 1-3 Baker tournament showing into a 2-0 home sweep. Roseann and Cindy Scott led with kills, Gress delivered serving and setting, while Epp and Pack contributed strong defense and bench spark.
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Cowdrey Keeps Laughing After Tough ESU Loss
Southwestern College football coach Charlie Cowdrey smiles despite last weekend's 36 to 3 defeat to Emporia State. He jokes that humor helps, noting similar early struggles as Glenn Percy's Ottawa University squad in an 87 debut.
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Southwestern aims to rebound in KCAC opener at Winfield
Coach Cowdrey’s Southwestern Builders, youthful behind freshman QB Evan Hall, prepare for Ottawa after a 31-0 loss to Baker. He praises Ottawa’s effort against Baker, notes Hall’s mixed showing, and stresses staying focused for Saturday’s Kansas Conference kickoff in Winfield as the team seeks a quicker start and stronger finish.
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Ottawa Freshman Cyclones blank Bonner Springs 18 0
Ottawa High freshman football improved to 1-1 by defeating Bonner Springs 18-0. Chad Burgoon scored twice including a 50+ yard run, Marc McClay added a short TD, and defensive plays by Burgoon and McClay aided the shutout. Ottawa used a quarterback swap to Jason Ball after Bryan Duncan’s injury and faces Lawrence West next at 4:30 p.m. in Steve Grogan Stadium.
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Burg Debuts With Win in Paola Williamsburg JH Volleyball
Williamsburg Junior High opened its volleyball season with A and B wins over Paola. The varsity beat Paola 15-1 and 15-6 while the B team won 15-10. Heather Broyles led the varsity with 12 points and Tara Crowley added 9. Brandi Viette and Lori White led the B team. Williamsburg will play at Pomona against Carbondale next Thursday.
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