Big 12 offenses struggle as teams slip in early season
In Des Moines and Boulder, Big 12 coaches faced offensive woes three games into the season. Colorado, under Dan Hawkins, remained winless in the second half and dropped to 0-3 after a 21-3 loss to Arizona State. Iowa State, Texas Tech, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas State, Missouri, and Texas A&M also contended with shaky or underperforming offenses, while Texas rebounded with a 52-7 win. Coach quotes emphasized adaptation and continued preparation.
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Ottawa VB struggles with consistency in Erie Invite
Ottawa High School fell to fourth at the Erie Invitational after pool wins over Parsons Erie and Coffeyville but bracket losses to Pittsburg and Chanute. Coach Jodi Grover cited inconsistent play and communication as the main issues while noting improved passing and drills. Ottawa now 8-6 heads to the Tonganoxie Invitational with notable stats from Graf Finch Hendrickson George Titus McFarland Stevenson Geist Hermreck.
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Auburn Rises to No 2 After Upset Weekend
In the AP Top 25 Auburn jumps to No. 2 following a 7-3 win over LSU while Miami drops out of the rankings for the first time since 1999 after a 31-7 loss to Louisville. Ohio State remains No. 1, with Notre Dame, USC, West Virginia and Florida rounding the top five.
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Harvick grabs early NASCAR Chase lead at New Hampshire
Kevin Harvick forced a three wide pass between Denny Hamlin and Jeff Burton to win at New Hampshire International Speedway. He led 196 of 300 laps to move atop the Chase standings by 35 points over Hamlin. Tony Stewart finished second as Johnson, Busch, and Johnson wrecked early, dropping to the back.
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Wellsville JV Shines At Louisburg Tourney
Wellsville High School junior varsity volleyball went 2-3 at the Louisburg Invitational. The team defeated Olathe South then Bonner Springs in consolation play, but fell to Paola and Lansing and later to Claymont South in the consolation finals. Leaders included Jordan Dickey 23 kills, Madison Chambers 15 aces, and Kayla Patton 6 blocks. Wellsville sits 12-5 overall and 2-1 in the league, with a Thursday road match at Baldwin.
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Penalties nag Kansas State after 3-0 start
Kansas State coach Ron Prince praised the 3-0 start and swarming defense but criticized 14 penalties for 11 yards in the 23-7 win over Marshall. Dylan Meier threw for 256 yards and a score while Jermaine Moreira drew a late unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
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