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Knox County’s Miller Finishes 64th at State Meet
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Knox County’s Grayson Miller capped off an impressive cross country season with a strong showing at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Competing among Missouri’s top Class 1 runners, Miller crossed the finish line in 18:24.1, earning 64th place overall in…
Read MoreMcDaniel Medals Fifth, Phillips and Ames Turn In Strong Finishes for Clark County at State Cross Country Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Clark County runners made their mark at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, as senior Mason McDaniel earned a top-five state medal while teammates Malaki Phillips and Presley Ames also delivered strong performances against elite competition. McDaniel capped…
Read MoreOld Dog Learns New Trick
There were four gadwalls circling over the lake. It looked like they were going to drop into the middle of the lake at any moment. Because of that, I hit them hard with the duck call. I don’t know what I said to them—or what they thought I said—but instead of landing, three of them…
Read MoreThe Knox County R-1 School District is Moving to Eight-Man Football in 2021
By Echo Menges Knox County, Missouri – Tuesday, September 15, 2020 – The Knox County R-1 School Board voted unanimously to move to an eight-man football program in the fall of 2021 at the Tuesday night regular meeting held in the Knox County High School Cafeteria. The Board voted to approve the recommendation of the…
Read MoreLady Indians Struggle at Highland Tournament
Lady Indians Struggle at Highland Tournament Clark County vs Canton The Clark County Lady Indians faced Canton in the opening round of the Highland Tournament on Monday. Jade Ross and Brooklyn Howe teamed up for 21 points each to power Clark County over the Lady Tigers. The opening quarter saw an evenly matched…
Read MoreIndians Take Third at Highland Tournament
Indians Take Third at Highland Tournament Clark County vs Highland The Clark County Indians took on the host Highland Cougars in the opening round of the Highland Tournament on Tuesday. Brandon Kracht had the hot hand for Clark County, pouring 31 points on the night, including going nine for nine at the free throw line.…
Read MoreEight-man Evolving
By Troy Treasure The Schuyler County R-1 Board of Education voted Thursday, Nov. 21 to switch to eight-man football beginning in 2020. North Shelby made the move in 2016 and hired Seth Bass as head coach. Bass indicated additional changes could happen across the eight-man landscape. “I really think Schuyler’s decision is…
Read More2019 Central Rivers All-Conference Team
1st Team Offense QB – Blake Buchanan – So, Orrick RB – Ethan Geisendorfer – Sr, North Shelby RB – Kysor Hughes – Sr, Norborne/Hardin-Central APB – Dayton Mettes – Sr, North Shelby OL – Jackson Lunsford – Jr. North Shelby OL – Carson Mesmer – Sr, North Shelby…
Read MoreRaiders Get Revenge on Orrick, State Quarterfinal Game next
By Troy Treasure North Shelby avenged its eight-point loss more than two weeks ago to Orrick in decisive fashion. Dayton Mettes ran 16 times for 185 yards, including a 65-yard dash, and four touchdowns as the Raiders punished the Bearcats 54-6 in the rematch Friday, Nov. 8 at Orrick. Ethan Geisendorfer rushed…
Read MoreNS Wins Highest-Scoring HS Football Game In Missouri History
By Troy Treasure The confluence of events during North Shelby’s game against top-ranked Pattonsburg on Friday, Oct. 18 led to an unprecedented result. The Raiders held off the Panthers 92-88 (180 points) in the highest-scoring high school football game in Missouri history. Before an emotionally juiced-up North Shelby crowd, the two teams combined…
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