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Palmyra Panther Boys Claim Second at Monroe City Tournament
By David Sharp Monroe City outscored Palmyra 18-5 in the fourth quarter of the December 12, 2025 Boys Championship game of the 101st Annual Monroe City Tournament for a 49-30 win over Palmyra. The Panthers outscored Palmyra in every quarter except the first. The Panthers jumped out to a 9-5 lead after the opening eight…
Read MoreMarion County Lady Mustangs Capture Consolation Title at 101st Annual Monroe City Tournament
MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Marion County Lady Mustangs walked out of the 101st Annual Monroe City Basketball Tournament with a trophy in hand and a stronger sense of identity as a team on the rise. After a tough opening-round loss, the Lady Mustangs bounced back, ultimately capturing the Consolation Championship in convincing fashion. Game…
Read MoreHighland Girls Win Monroe City Tournament Championship
By David Sharp Host Monroe City scorched the net with three pointers early in their December 12, 2025 Monroe City Tournament girls Championship game. Naaron Hays drilled a three ball, erasing an 8-3 Highland lead in the first period. The Lady Panthers led 10-8 after a hotly contest first quarter. Highland (5-1) defended like demons.…
Read MoreKnox County Football Standout Honored at KMEM Football Awards Ceremony, Eagle Football All State
By David Sharp Knox County senior Cooper Clair was one of several area high school football athletes recognized at the 2025 KMEM Radio Football Awards Ceremony. The Banquet was held at Memphis, Mo on December 16, 2025. Cooper Clair was named Hawkins Insurance, KMEM Radio Player of the Week three times during the Eagles 10-1…
Read MoreClark County Wins Boys Game at Knox County
By David Sharp Clark County (3-3) took advantage of Knox County turnovers and handed the Eagles a 61-50 setback in non conference varsity boys play at Knox County. The December 8, 2025 contest saw Clark County lead by a 32-20 halftime margin. Knox County (1-4) fought back late in the game but couldn’t overcome a…
Read MoreKnox County Girls Get Past Clark Co.
By David Sharp Knox County was effective scoring inside during a 40-20 varsity girls win over Clark County. The Lady Eagles (2-4) outscored Clark County (0-6) by 13 made field goals to five on the night. Knox County grabbed an 8-3 first quarter lead. Adison Strong scored a KCHS bucket with 19.6 seconds remaining in…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox:Alternative Method Season for Whitetail
I sat in a very comfortable folding chair and had moved my electric heater from inside the cabin to the deck, where I would spend the evening deer hunting. It had been a quiet evening without seeing a deer, but that didn’t surprise me, as I fully expected the deer not to appear until the…
Read MoreGreen City Boys Win Novinger Tournament
By David Sharp Green City (3- 0) adjusted to the graduation of several four year starting boys basketball players by transitioning to a lane based power attack, downing Brashear 61-39 in the boys championship game of the 82nd Annual Novinger Tournament. Clancy Ballinger led all scorers with 27 Green City points. Zane Patterson hammered home…
Read MoreGreen City Girls Win Third Straight Novinger Championship
By: David Sharp Green City employed a strong inside-outside game to hand conference rival La Plata a 49- 39 loss in the girls championship game of the 2025 Novinger Tournament. Jaryn Hatcher helped Green City control the boards along with a game high 23 point night. Junior guard Macy Jeffries tossed in 22 points along…
Read MoreClark County Boys Capture Consolation Crown at Tri-Rivers Classic
The Clark County Indians entered the 2025 Tri- Rivers Classic at Schuyler County with energy, firepower, and a hunger to compete. After a high-scoring loss in the opening round, the Indians bounced back with back-to-back wins to claim the tournament’s consolation championship — showcasing a team with a balanced attack and a flair for late-game…
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