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Mansfield’s Blake Henry goes up strong for a shot against Norwood in the district semifinals.
The Mansfield Lions’ basketball team was riding a two-game winning streak when it entered last week’s Class 2, District 10 Tournament hosted on their own court.Their most recent loss was a 12-point defeat on Gainesville’s home court, the same team they drew for the first round of postseason play.In...
Hartville swimmers Kennedy Raney, far left, and Sofia Moncada-Harris, far right, recently competed in the Class 1 Girls State Championships. The 200 Medley Relay team, that features both swimmers, placed 25th overall. Harris also placed 20th overall in the 100 breaststroke.
The Norwood Lady Pirates’ basketball team after defeating Fordland on the Lady Eagles’ home court to win the Class 2, District 10 championship.
Norwood head coach Wayne Jessen has enjoyed a special run of success since becoming the coach of the Lady Pirates three seasons ago.This past Saturday, they celebrated a three-peat after winning the Class 2, District 10 championship with a 45-36 victory over Fordland on the Lady Eagles’ home court....
The Norwood Lady Pirates’ basketball team after defeating Seymour to clinch the Summit Conference title.
For just the second time in school history, the Norwood Lady Pirates’ basketball team was crowned the Summit Conference champions after going undefeated at 7-0.Their last conference crown was won back during the 2000 season, which was their second season in the Summit.They completed their special...
The Norwood Pirates’ basketball team, the No. 3 team in Class 2, traveled to mid-Missouri last week to take on Harrisburg, the No. 6 team in the same class size.The result, the Pirates picked up a big, 62-56 victory.It was a tight, 20-19, game early as Carder Kelly came up big with a pair of 3-...
Mountain Grove’s Stella Benson with her patented shot as she glides in the air for a floater against Willow Springs.
The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ basketball team picked up a pair of South Central Association (SCA) Conference victories last week.Their first came on Senior Night as they rallied from a sluggish start to pull away from a now 18-win Willow Springs team, 65-51.The Lady Bears led early with the...
The Hartville High School Dance team recently competed in the Missouri State Dance Championships and earned a second place finish in the Division I prop contest. They were also third in the Division I hip hop contest. Those earning Academic All-State honors were Ella Fairchild, Ella Stalder,...
The Mansfield Lions’ basketball team entered this week’s Class 2, District 10 Tournament that they are hosting with a two-game winning streak.They picked up a Summit Conference win over Fordland after a 22-point third quarter helped them get past the Eagles, 66-59.They trailed by six early in spite...
For the first time since the 2018 season, the Mountain Grove Panthers’ basketball team can be called conference champions.This honor came after they defeated Willow Springs and Salem last week to clinch a share of the South Central Association (SCA) Conference championship.“I am just excited for...
The Mountain Grove Lady Panthers’ basketball team defeated two teams for the second time this season last week, the same two teams they battled for tournament championships earlier in the season.Back on Feb. 10, the Lady Panthers defeated a solid Licking team for the second time this season. In the...