Looking back: McPherson and Ottawa locked up the top two spots in the KCAC for 2010. The Bulldogs went unbeaten in conference play at 9-0, while the Braves finished second at 8-1, with their lone league loss coming against the Bulldogs. The NAIA playoffs, though, were anything but kind to either squads, as both were eliminated in the first round, at home. McPherson was crushed by McKendree, while Ottawa fell to Marian.
Looking ahead: Don't be surprised if the race for the 2011 KCAC title comes down to both McPherson and Ottawa. The two teams square off at McPherson on October 15.
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Predicted order of finish (2010 overall record in parentheses)
1. McPherson (10-1): The Bulldogs hope to build a winning tradition, or at least continue it, under second year head coach Joe Bettasso.
2. Ottawa (9-2): The Braves look to advance to their third straight NAIA playoff appearance under eighth year head coach Kent Kessinger.
3. Sterling (7-3): The Warriors rallied to finish tied with Kansas Wesleyan for third place in the KCAC at 6-3 in 2010, following a 2-3 start.
4. Kansas Wesleyan (7-3): Although they've won at least eight games at least four times within the last 10 years, the Coyotes are still looking for their first KCAC title since 2002.
5. Friends (6-4): A friendly 6-1 start fizzled into a not-so-friendly finish for the Falcons, who lost three straight games to end the 2010 season. They hope 2011 will be more kind to them.
6. Tabor (5-5): The Bluejays won back-to-back games to even out an otherwise up-and-down 2010 season.
7. Bethany (Kan.)--(4-6): The Swedes lost four straight games after starting 4-2 to close out last season.
8. St. Mary (2-8): An upset win over Friends was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise miserable season for the Spires.
9. Southwestern (2-8): The Moundbuilders look ahead to 2011 after a disappointing 2010.
10. Bethel (Kan.)--(0-10): With just four seniors this season, the Threshers must grow up quickly.
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