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The Ottawa High School girls soccer team will have a different look all across the field.The Cyclones graduated 11 players last season and return about six player with varsity experience.“We have a lot of new [players] because we replace an entire team,” Ottawa coach Brianna Poe said.

The West Franklin softball team will mix five returners with several young and new players this season.The Falcons return five players, of which three were all-league selections from last season’s 14-7 team.

The Central Heights has a deep baseball tradition.

The Wellsville boys track team had quite a season a year ago and looks to stay at that level in 2024.Eagles coach Tim Savage, who begins his 11th season as head coach and 33rd overall, expects the returners to compete at a high level again.“We lost a number of seniors last year but brought back a lot of experienced and successful competitors at the league, regional, and state levels,” he said.