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Houston nips Wichita State in 2OT

WICHITA, Kansas — Wichita State pushed 14th-ranked Houston to two overtimes but couldn’t pull out a win. J’Wan Roberts’ dunk with 1.2 seconds left gave the visiting Cougars a 76-74 victory on Sunday afternoon in front of a season-high 9,070 fans at Charles Koch Arena.

Bullpup wrap-up: Swim state, wrestling regionals, bowling league

On Sunday, Wesley Wurm and Tytus Reed of the McPherson swim team placed at the KSHSAA class 5-1A state championships. On Saturday, three Bullpup boys wrestlers qualified for state at the class 4A regional tournament. Below, you’ll find recaps for each event as part of this week’s Bullpup wrap-up. Wurm, Tytus place

WEARING MANY HATS LEADING WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY

MCPHERSON – As a principal of an elementary school, one is required to wear many hats so that students and staff can grow in a positive school climate while feeling valued by those around them and that is exactly what one gets when entering the door of Washington Elementary School in McPherson.

REDSKINS TAKE TWO FROM SPEARVILLE

SPEARVILLE – Going on the road Tuesday, the Little River boys and girls did what they needed to do and returned home with an eight-point, 47- 39 win for the girls and a 14-point, 50-36 victory for the Little River boys.

A second opinion is warranted after ‘clean out’ for knee arthritis

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, weigh 240 pounds and have atrial fibrillation. It has not impacted my lifestyle. About 90 days ago I had meniscus surgery called a “clean out.” Afterward, my orthopedic surgeon said I should be much better, even though there was significant arthritis. The surgery has not provided me much relief. After examination yesterday, the doctor injected my knee with cortisone, explaining this was the last alternative before a knee replacement.