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Olivia Nichols Signs With William Penn University
By David Sharp A softball journey that began in the family back yard a decade or more ago took another step on November 8, 2012 in the Knox County R-I High School Conference Room. With family, friends and the 2012 Lady Eagle softball team on hand Olivia Nichols signed a National Letter of Intent to…
Read MoreIndians Overcome Penalties and Mistakes To Claim District Title
You never know what’s going to happen in district football. After running over the Palmyra Panthers earlier this season by a 40-6 margin, the undefeated Clark County Indians faced them again in the Class 2 District 5 Championship. Both the Panthers and the Indians punted away their first possession. Clark County quickly stopped Palmyra, then…
Read MoreIndian Shut Out Bowling Green
The Clark County Indians downed Bowling Green by a 42-0 margin in the district semi final on Wednesday night. Quentin Hamner and his undefeated Clark County Indian football team will welcome Coach Kevin Miles and his Palmyra Panthers to Clark County R-1 Activity Field on Monday November 5thfor the Class 2 District 5 Championship. The…
Read MoreIndians Dominate CCC Selections
CLARENCE CANNON CONFERENCE 2012 Football Selections (* Unanimous Selection) Quarterback: 1st Austin Egley – Clark County – SR* 2nd Zach Etzler – Centralia – JR Running Back: 1st Chris Sparks – Highland – SR 1st Tyler Steinkamp – Mark Twain – SR 1st Trace Windsor – South Shelby – SO 2nd Ramzie…
Read MoreCongratulations Lady Eagles Softball Team!
On Their Way To Springfield – On Thursday, October 18, 2012, the Lady Eagle’s Varsity Softball Team was given a sendoff by all Knox County R-1 students. School was dismissed on Friday, October 19, 2012, to encourage as many a people as possible to support them at the state championship games in Springfield, MO. The…
Read MoreIndians Survive South Shelby Scare
A week after defeating powerhouse Centralia, the Clark County Indians struggled to contain a scrappy South Shelby Cardinal squad to stay unbeaten for the 2012 season. Clark County won the opening coin toss, and deferred possession until the second half. South Shelby took advantage an Indians personal foul for roughing the punter to keeps its…
Read MoreKnox Softball Sendoff
Sending off the Lady Eagles Varsity Softball Team – Community members gathered at the south end of the courtyard on the Edina Town Square Wednesday afternoon, to give a “send off” to the Lady Eagles Varsity Softball Team on their way to the La Plata Class One Softball Sectionals. The team won 13-0 in five…
Read MoreMarceline Takes Eagle Football Home Opener
By David Sharp Marceline executed better on both sides of the football, winning Knox County’s season opening football game by a 35-0 margin. The August 24 contest saw an inexperienced Tiger offensive line block the Eagle front, allowing 2011 thousand yard rusher Kyle Bell to gain 108 yards on 20 carries and score twice. The…
Read MoreKnox County Football Travels To Milan For Four Team Jamboree
By David Sharp The Knox County Eagles will unveil their preparations for the 2012 varsity football season to the public at the August 17, 2012 Milan Wildcat Football Jamboree. The Eagles and host Milan will kick off play at 7PM. Milan Jamboree participants will be Princeton, Putnam County, Knox County and Milan. The Wildcats…
Read MoreKnox County R-I Track And Field Has Five State Champions
By David Sharp Due to a reporter’s error, The Edina Sentinel story published in the May 23, 2012 edition reporting results of the MSHSAA Class 1 and 2 Track and Field Championships, held May 18-19 at Jefferson City omitted one of Knox County’s five track and field state champions since consolidation in 1963.…
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