AREA SPORTS
All District Teams Named
NORTHEAST MISSOURI SPORTSWRITERS AND SPORTSCASTERS ASSOCIATION ALL-DISTRICT BASKETBALL TEAMS CLASS FOUR GIRLS (one team selected)Tierney Seifert-So., MoberlyChelsea Reutenauer-Sr., Hannibal Danielle Ingrum-Fr., MexicoJackie Bishop-Jr., KirksvilleLaurel Wichmann-Sr., Kirksville Coach of the Year: Sara Williams, Kirksville CLASS FOUR BOYS (one team selected)Brennen Hughes-Jr., MoberlyXavier Boone-Sr., MoberlyDerrick Morton-Sr., MoberlyDarin Swisher-Sr., KirksvilleCody Tate-Jr., KirksvilleMichael Howard-Sr., MexicoNeil Hugenburg-Sr., Hannibal Coach of…
Read MoreScott County Central Wins Record Tenth State Championship
Scott County Central Wins Record Tenth State Championship By David Sharp Scott County Central played to another level, defeating Newtown-Harris (29-2) by a final score of 98-63 in the Class 1 boy’s championship game. The Braves forced 32 Tiger turnovers, and recorded a 45-11 points off turnover advantage. Newtown-Harris led 9-8 in a…
Read MoreSmothering Defensive Effort Leads Exeter To Class 1 Girls Championship
Smothering Defensive Effort Leads Exeter To Class 1 Girls ChampionshipBy David Sharp Top ranked Exeter threw a defensive blanket over a quick Marion County team and handed the Lady Mustangs (27-5) a convincing 56-31 defeat in the 2009 MSHSAA Class 1 girls’ championship game. The Lady Tigers (30-1) outscored Marion County in every…
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Knox County Selections
Read MoreCanton Holds Off Bulldogs For State Championship Bid
Canton Holds Off Bulldogs For State Championship Bid By David Sharp Canton jumped out to a ten point lead in March 19, 2009 Class 2 girls’ semi final play at Columbia. The Lady Tigers (29-2) appeared headed to an easy win when New Franklin (28-3) roared back with a 13-4 second half run,…
Read MoreLady Mustangs Pull Out Semi-Final Win
Lady Mustangs Pull Out Semi-Final Win By David Sharp Randi Lee Plunkett was the wrong freshman to foul in the closing seconds of a March 19, Class 1 girls’ semi-final game with Bakersfield. The 50% free throw shooter nailed five of six free throws in the final 39 seconds preserving a 60-54 Lady Mustang…
Read MorePortageville Takes Class 2 Boy’s Title
Portageville Takes Class 2 Boy’s Title By David Sharp Portageville (24-5) put up 26 points off 22 Harrisburg turnovers, winning the 2009 Class 2 boy’s championship by a final score of 60-55. The southeast Missouri Bulldogs led 30-16 in the second quarter. Portageville led 24-10 after one period of play and 35-25 at…
Read MoreAll Tri-County Conference Boys Basketball Team
All Tri-County Conference Boys Basketball Team 2008-09 First Team Kiley Watson* Brashear Senior Curtiss Bunch LaPlata Senior Trae Treasure Brashear Senior Jordan Smith LaPlata Senior Taylor Wheeler LaPlata Soph. Aric Luman Novinger Senior Matt Thomas Brashear Junior Rollie Shatzer Bevier Senior…
Read MoreTri Rivers All Conference Basketball Teams 2008-09
Tri Rivers All Conference Basketball Teams 2008-09 Boy’s First Team Jacob Winkler* Schuyler Co. Senior Dennis Dent* Knox County Senior Daniel Mallette* Putnam County Junior Michael Brennan* Clark County Senior Logan Hill Milan Senior *Unanimous Selection Boy’s Second Team Bryan Plenge Clark County …
Read MoreClarence Cannon All-Conference Basketball Selections 2008-09
Clarence Cannon All-Conference Basketball Selections 2008-09 Girl’s First Team Jena Leathers* Macon Senior Jenna Mueller S. Shelby Junior Danielle Boulware Palmyra Senior Laura Williams Monroe City Senior Jordyn Tolliver Centralia Senior *Unanimous Selection Girl’s Second Team Abby Rowland Macon Senior Ashley Troyer S. Shelby Junior Taylor…
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