Chase drivers dominate opener at New Hampshire race
NASCAR opened the Chase for the championship with a three wide scramble at New Hampshire Motor Speedway where Chase contenders filled the top four spots and 10 of the top 15. Mark Martin edged Juan Pablo Montoya in a three lap sprint using strategic pit work.
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Falcons ease past West Franklin in senior-laden rally
The Falcons, led by a veteran lineup, remained calm through the night as Olpe built early leads and pulled away. Ashley McClain delivered a seven-point service run to spark a comeback, while Zimmerman and Zimmerman led a cohesive attack. The 9-1 Falcons head to Chase County for the next match.
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Tornadoes Top Lightning In Lawrence Youth Football Opener
Ottawa fourth graders rout Lawrence Lightning 20-14 in a game highlighted by a strong running attack and solid second half defense. Key plays included a 60 yard bootleg TD by Joey Bellinger and a 50 yard run on the final play of the first half.
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Local high school and college sports schedule snapshot
Tuesday events include cross country Anderson County Wellsville at Tonganoxie 4 p.m. volleyball Anderson County Wellsville 4 30 p.m. Central Heights Prairie View Ottawa Eudora 5 p.m. West Franklin Chase County 5 p.m. soccer Ottawa MidAmerica Nazarene 3/5 p.m. golf West Franklin North Topeka 3 p.m. Wednesday Ottawa Southwestern volleyball 7 p.m. Thursday Anderson County West Franklin at Council Grove 3 p.m. Central Heights Prairie View West Franklin Pomona Lake 4 p.m. high school soccer Louisburg Ottawa 6 p.m. Friday football at 7 p.m. Central Heights Anderson Co Spring Hill Ottawa Prairie View Wellsville West Franklin Lyndon Ottawa Southern Nazarene 5/7 p.m.
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Scoreboard Transactions Monday sports roundup
Major league baseball notes include Boston placing Junichi Tazawa on the 60 day DL. Chicago Cubs activate Reed Johnson from the 15 day DL and add Tyler Colvin from Tennessee for contract terms. Houston fires Cecil Cooper and names Dave Clark interim manager. In the NFL Jacksonville signs William Middleton and Court ney Greene, releases Greg Estandia Nate Hughes and Ian Walved from the practice squad. College updates include Arkansas naming Jeff Kent ops director for women's cross country and track and field, La Salle naming Sean Neal director of men's basketball operations, Livingstone football coach Lamonte Massie seeking reassignment and Eric Brown named interim football coach.
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Michael Desormeaux
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Summary
Leading batters include Mauer Minnesota and ISuzuki Seattle with top averages and hits totals. Jeter New York and Teixeira New York headline RBI and runs leaders, while Cabrera Detroit and Morneau Minnesota contribute strong totals. Pitching leaders show Sabathia New York and Feldman Texas with standout win totals and ERA figures.
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Ottawa Weather Forces Soccer Postponement Topeka Hayden
Rain postponed Ottawa High School soccer match scheduled Monday at Topeka Hayden. The game will be played on October 12. Ottawa Eudora freshman and sophomores football game moved to 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Eudora.
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Schultz Earns ECAC Honors After Record OT Win
Ottawa University senior Corey Schultz was named the KCAC offensive player of the week after a record 17 receptions for 273 yards in Ottawa's 44 41 double overtime win over McPherson at Peoples Bank Field. The performance included four third down catches and the 17 yard grab that set up the game winning field goal, lifting Ottawa to 3 0 and No 13 in the NAIA poll ahead of a 6 p m game at Sterling.
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Jazz it up K C Jazz win under-14 tourney in Shawnee
The K C Jazz 12A girls softball team swept a Shawnee weekend under-14 tournament, winning all five games. Roster features Morgan Voigts Ottawa Abby Henry Kansas City Kan Alayna Gabbert KCK Ashley King KCK Sydney Garcia Liberty Mo Cheyenne Stevens KCK Josie Keegan Louisburg Allie Strong Clathe Ashlyn Sutton Liberty Mo Lacey Myers Shawnee Lexie Myers Shawnee.
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