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LaPlata Wins Atlanta Softball Tournament
LaPlata Wins Atlanta Softball Tournament By David Sharp LaPlata defeated Schuyler County by an 8-7 final score in the championship game of the 2009 Atlanta varsity softball tournament. Brashear (2-2) downed Atlanta by an 11-0 final score, capturing the consolation or third place award. Schuyler County advanced to the title game with…
Read MoreKC Eagles Blank Falcons To Open Season
KC Eagles Blank Falcons To Open Season By David Sharp Fayette and Knox County hooked up in a gut wrenching defensive struggle in week one varsity football action at Ella Campbell Field. The Falcons held a razor thin 134-132 halftime edge in total yards from scrimmage.The game appeared it might be won or lost on…
Read MoreIndians Hammer Milan 39-0
Indians Hammer Milan 39-0 After winning last year’s State Championship in dramatic fashion, there were lots of question about how the Clark County Indians would start their 2009 season. It didn’t take long for the Indians to answer the question. Clark County hosted the Milan Wildcats in their season opener on Friday, August 28. After…
Read MoreEdina Sentinel Sports CD Now Available
Edina Sentinel Sports CD Now Available By David Sharp Edina Sentinel sports pictures from the 2008-09 basketball, track, baseball and summer sports are available at the Sentinel office on a picture CD. Due to increasing costs, we are asking $5 per disk. There are an estimated 200 plus pictures contained on the CD.Rainouts limited spring…
Read MoreDochterman Places 4th at NCAA Outdoor Championship
Dochterman Places 4th at NCAA Outdoor ChampionshipThe 2009 division II NCAA Outdoor Track and field championship event was held May 21-23 at LeGrand Sport Complex in San Angelo, Texas. Truman State University had five athletes who qualified for the event. Shaina Dochterman qualified in the 400 mm hurdles and was ranked 6th in the nation.…
Read MoreWest Wins Weather Shortened Fifth Annual Do Or Die Bowl
West Wins Weather Shortened Fifth Annual Do Or Die Bowl By David Sharp The West All stars picked up a fumble, stalling a promising East drive in the first quarter of the fifth annual KHQA Do Or Die Bowl, held June 27, 2009 at Hannibal’s E.A. Porter Stadium.Both sides played well defensively. Inclement weather was…
Read MorePirates Sink Eagles
Pirates Sink Eagles By David Sharp Hannibal takeaways and rebounding helped the Pirates spring to a 19-6 first half lead in Quincy University shootout summer basketball action. The Pirates led 37-15 at halftime and went on to a 66-35 victory over Knox County. Lance McMahon finished a Keenan Gillaspy feed for the first…
Read MoreChiefs Sail Past Eagles
Chiefs Sail Past Eagles By David Sharp A shorthanded Knox County boy’s basketball team took on one of the area’s top returning varsity boy’s clubs when the Eagles tangled with Keokuk in June 20 Quincy University shootout play. Keenan Gillaspy buried a three pointer right off the bat for the game’s first…
Read MoreKnox County Eagles Win Summer Softball Match With Brashear Tigers
Knox County Eagles Win Summer Softball Match With Brashear Tigers By David Sharp Knox County cashed in offensive opportunities, pushing five runs across the plate as the result of Brashear errors during a 9-0 Lady Eagle victory. The June 12, 2009 NEMO League softball contest was played at Pauline Campbell Field in Edina. …
Read MoreKnox County Rolls Past Milan In Katz League Softball
Knox County Rolls Past Milan In Katz League Softball By David Sharp Lorrie Peters and Bailey Couch drove in three runs each while Rachel Poston pitched a six hit shutout in June 18, 2009 Kirksville Katz league softball action. Knox County (4-2) was able to contain a hard-hitting Milan 16 year old team for a…
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