Bethel Threshers Seek Upset Against No 12 Ottawa Braves
Ottawa coach Kent Kessinger says Bethel College has rebuilt with depth and speed after last season’s chaos. The Threshers sit 1-2 and average about 34 points per game as they prepare to host Ottawa at Peoples Bank Field, aiming to disrupt the conference leaders and defend home turf.
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Ottawa Highs Cyclones close strong for win over Emporia
Ottawa High School volleyball topped Emporia 25-21 25-18 after a 12-1 run in the second set to erase a 16-11 deficit. Coach Jeannin praised Ottawa's confidence and late-set finishes while noting Mill Valley overwhelmed the Cyclones earlier. Ottawa improves to 12-9 and heads to the Tonganoxie Invitational Saturday. Foster had 6 kills and Fischer 6 kills with 12 digs.
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West Franklin runners place in top 10 at Pomona Lake
West Franklin High School runners dominated the West Franklin Invitational at Pomona Lake with Alexis Yelland finishing fifth in the girls race and Abby Morrison tenth. Isaiah Messick placed ninth in the boys race as coach Tara Huggard praised their strong showing.
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Cyclones fall 42 14 to St James at Grogan Stadium
Ottawa High School’s defense faltered as St James scored early and often in a 42 14 defeat at Steve Grogan Stadium. Coach Hedrick cited missed tackles and penalties as key killers while Ottawa’s offense showed life with an 80 yard opening drive and a 23 yard TD pass in the fourth quarter. Ottawa drops to 2 2 and eyes Paola next week.
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