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Scotland Co. Boys Claim Conference Win at Knox Co.
By David Sharp Early game Knox County turnovers fueled a 22-10 first quarter Scotland County advantage. The turnovers eventually balanced out. Knox County dug themselves a hole they couldn’t escape, dropping their Senior Night game to the Tigers by a 54-51 margin. Tayte Richmond and Braylon Campbell had key first quarters buckets, taking advantage of…
Read MoreSchuyler County Courtwarming
On Friday, Schuyler County R-1 crowned their 2026 Courtwarming Royalty. Congratulations to the 2026 Courtwarming Queen, Ava Crawford, and King, Asher Applegate. Photo courtesy Schuyler Co. R-1 Facebook page.
Read MoreScotland County Girls Overtake Lady Eagles
By David Sharp Knox County got off to a good start in their first round girls’ matchup with conference rival Scotland County at the 38th Annual North Shelby Varsity basketball tournament. The Lady Eagles (5-9) scored the first eight points. Scotland County (13-3) came back for the 34- 29 win. Myleigh Miller sank a free…
Read MoreGreen City Wins Milan Tournament
The Green City Gophers received first place in the Milan Tourney. They are, front row, left to right: Gabe Curl, Beau Snyder, Bentley Henness, Ryder Jacobs and Gage McReynolds; and back row, left to right: Coach Matt Ayers, Jake Crist, Clancy Ballinger, Connor Pinkerton, Ivan Littrell, Orion Navis, Zane Patterson, Cooper Taylor. Assistant Coaches, Donovan…
Read MoreLadycats Take Second in Milan Tourney
The Milan Ladycats placed second in the Milan Tournament. Pictured front row, left to right: Jazelle Bahena, Taleena Weaver, America Ayala, Jazmin Cisneros, Kendalyn Hayes and Izzy Miller; second row, left to right: Coach Andrea Dabney, Vanessa Mulaba, Tori Taylor, Marian Dabney, Cristal Barriga, Nayeli Pierto, and Assistant Coach Ali McCully. Photo submitted
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: The Necessity of Shooting Sticks
The buck suddenly appeared on the path that ran below me along a dry creek bed. Sometimes that’s what deer do — one minute there’s nothing to see, and the next there’s a deer standing there. If the buck continued on the way he was walking, he would come to within more than 50 yards…
Read MorePalmyra Dominates Field, Captures Tony Lenzini Tournament Championship
PALMYRA — Palmyra delivered a complete performance across three games to claim the Tony Lenzini Boys Basketball Tournament championship, opening with a lopsided win over Clark County, cruising past Van-Far in the semifinals, and closing the week with a hard-fought 44-33 victory over Monroe City Saturday night on its home floor. The Panthers combined defensive…
Read MoreLady Cougars Win Tony Lenzini Tourney
By David Sharp Monroe City (11-5) got off to a good start in their January 24, 2026 Tony Lenzini Tournament girl’s championship game. The Lady Panthers did their best to avenge a December 12, 2025 loss in the girls’ championship game of the Monroe City Tournament. Monroe City led 10-7 after the first quarter and…
Read MoreHighland Grad Honored at County Cat Games
By David Sharp Highland High School graduate Greg Logsdon was the Guest of Honor at an alumni recognition ceremony held between games of the January 13, 2026 varsity basketball games with Canton held at the Highland Field House. Greg Logsdon is a 1987 graduate of Highland HS. Mr. Logsdon graduated as the leading scorer for…
Read MoreHighland Boys Win Top Cat Trophy
By David Sharp Highland’s varsity boys (2-6) took the ball to the rim and pulled down rebounds during a 16-4 second quarter run during January 13, 2026 Top Cat Trophy night at Highland. The Cougars changed a 12-9 first quarter deficit to a 27-16 lead at intermission. Canton rallied back within four points with 14.6…
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