The Lady Bulldogs' and Bulldogs' passing differed on Thursday night on Gary Filbert Court in Mexico. The Lady Bulldogs had the ball stolen from them 23 times as they lost to North Central Missouri …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/14/23
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North Callaway’s Kimbley earns 150th career win
It was a large field for North Callaway on Saturday, but that meant there was plenty of opportunities for senior Lane Kimbley to hit a …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/13/23
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Lady Trojans use pressure for points in 59-23 win at Slater
The defense was strong all night for the Community R-6 girls.
The Lady Trojans played “suffocating” defense, …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/13/23
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Centralia girls hold off Moberly, hoist second straight home tournament title
The Centralia girls couldn’t be afraid of losing on Friday night.
The Lady Panthers went into the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/13/23
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Reading scores career-high in Van-Far’s 62-48 win over Boonville, earn fifth in Centralia
It’s not a secret that Nikos Connaway can score in bunches for the Van-Far boys.
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/13/23
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Mexico girls step on revered stage in 53-28 loss to Osage in Norm Classic
The Mexico girls had plenty of feelings rushing through them on Friday afternoon.
Mexico boys, girls Norm Stewart …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/13/23
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Both Community R-6 teams winning streaks against Central Activities Conference foe Sturgeon were snapped in different but tough ways on Tuesday night. The Lady Trojans lost 54-52 in double overtime …
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12/13/23
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Missouri Military Academy will have to put in some work before a long break.
The Colonels have one more game at 6 p.m. tonight at home against Christian (0-4) before not playing again until Jan. …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/12/23
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MMA drops 5th straight with 62-32 home loss to Silex
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Missouri Military Academy has just one more chance for a win before Christmas break. The Colonels will host Christian (0-4) at 6 p.m. Tuesday and then take a long break until their Jan. 9 game at …
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12/11/23
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Paris girls win Monroe City consolation trophy
After a loss to the home team, the Paris girls kept winning.
The Lady Coyotes opened the girls Monroe City Basketball Tournament with a 57-34 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/11/23
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Reading leads Van-Far to fifth-place finish; host Panthers take fourth in Centralia Invitational
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The final day of the Centralia Invitational included the Van-Far and Centralia boys teams trying to close the tournament with a winning record. Van-Far won its second straight game with a 62-48 …
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12/9/23
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The Centralia girls had lost to this team last season on their own court for a championship and weren't going to let that happen again. After losing 43-41 against Moberly for a district title last …
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12/9/23
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Kerns dominates in 1-2 night for Missouri Military Academy wrestling
Deonte Kerns was dominant on Wednesday night for Missouri Military Academy, but other Colonels stood out.
Kerns won all …
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12/9/23
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After the first winning season in a long time for Van-Far football, one of theirs is heading to the next level.
Senior Blake Foster signed last week to be part of the recently established …
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12/9/23
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Beamers lead defense, Brooks boosts offense in Community girls 67-12 win vs Madison
The Community R-6 girls earned a decisive victory to open their Central Activities Conference schedule on …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/9/23
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Cooper Francis was on Centralia’s mind on Thursday.
Centralia Invitational Boys Day 2 Photo Gallery
The reigning all-state senior matched up with the Panthers in the Centralia …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/9/23
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It took one play to notice a difference.
Centralia Invitational Boys Day 2 Photo Gallery
Van-Far boys head coach Pat Connaway thought his team was much more engaged Thursday in its second …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/9/23
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North Callaway senior Sam Pezold had a “rush of satisfaction” on Thursday at the Centralia Invitational.
Centralia Invitational Boys Day 2 Photo Gallery
The Thunderbirds …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/9/23
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Mexico girls feed off energy, Hudson first half to defeat Marshall 50-37
A slow start didn’t stop the Mexico girls on Tuesday night or Claire Hudson this season.
Mexico boys, girls vs …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/9/23
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Mexico boys, girls storm Norm Stewart Classic
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Mexico basketball had the chance to play on a bigger court on Friday, literally and figuratively. The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs played back-to-back games in the Norm Stewart Classic, with the …
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12/8/23
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Van-Far bounces back, North Callaway's Pezold reaches 1000, Centralia loses to state champion
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A couple of boys teams are playing on Saturday in the Centralia Invitational. Van-Far defeated Macon 65-43 to bounce back from a Tuesday loss, Centralia will play for third place on Saturday after …
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12/8/23
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The Centralia girls took a few moments to watch the end of Moberly’s 54-52 victory against Boonville on Wednesday night.
Centralia Invitational Girls Day 2 Photo Gallery
That …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/7/23
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When one player is taken away, others need to step up.
The North Callaway girls had that happen on Wednesday night when Van-Far focused on Natalie Shryock in North Callaway’s 47-36 …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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12/7/23
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Centralia to attempt back-to-back home tournament titles, North Callaway eliminates Van-Far
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Centralia is headed to the championship game and North Callaway stays alive in the tournament. Those were the results on Wednesday at the girls Centralia Invitational as Centralia defeated Salisbury …
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12/7/23
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Trae Griffiths looked good early in the season for Missouri Military Academy on Saturday.
Griffiths won the 157-pound championship at the Esmond Ford Invitational in Affton following four …
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12/6/23
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