Connaway, Smith featured on all-EMO team for Indians
The Van-Far boys’ season ended sooner than they wanted but still ended with several things to be proud about.
Before a 77-59 loss …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/11/23
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Thunderbirds trio selected for Eastern Missouri Conference team
The North Callaway boys didn’t have them on the floor in every game this season but were hard to stop when their three …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/11/23
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The Missouri Military Academy basketball team wrapped up this season with two straight losses to South Callaway but accomplished much prior to that.
The second defeat eliminated the Colonels …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/11/23
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Lady Panthers leave imprint on Clarence Cannon Conference with three selections
For the Centralia girls’ best season in a while, they had several recognized for all-conference honors.
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/10/23
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Coyotes make jump this year with pair of all-conference seniors
The Paris boys had some leadership this season and used it for its best campaign in a few years.
The Coyotes finished 13-14, …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/10/23
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In the Mexico boys’ follow-up season to making history, they had several players recognized for their efforts.
The Bulldogs won 18 games this season after starting last season with a …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/8/23
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The Mexico girls had a down season, but a couple of players propped them up.
The Lady Bulldogs finished 9-18 and had sophomore Claire Hudson and senior Lexie Willer make the North Central Missouri …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/8/23
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Success has accompanied the Community R-6 girls program for a while.
Much of that success can be explained by the players they have been able to run out on the floor as the Lady Trojans finished …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/8/23
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The Community R-6 boys program made big strides this season.
After seven straight seasons of losing records, the Trojans finished at 14-14 for its best season since their 2015 district …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/8/23
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Basketball coaches preach that every possession matters, and that had even more meaning on Saturday for the Centralia girls.
Centralia vs Moberly District Title Game Photo Gallery
The Lady …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/4/23
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Centralia Lady Panthers finish second in district
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The Centralia Lady Panthers went in with much momentum in Saturday's Class 4 District 8 championship game, winning its 13 previous games, earning the No. 7 ranking in Class 4 and advancing to their …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/4/23
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Every little bit matters in the playoffs.
Mexico vs Kirksville Photo Gallery
For the Mexico boys on Wednesday, their district semifinal game with North Central Missouri Conference foe …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/4/23
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It was a do-or-die game, so the Mexico girls wanted its play to match.
For one quarter, the Lady Bulldogs played tight with Hallsville prior to losing 56-41 on Tuesday during the Class 4 District …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/4/23
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Sometimes, a team is just on, and the Community R-6 girls’ sectional opponent St. Elizabeth was playing well on Tuesday night.
Community R-6 vs St. Elizabeth Photo Gallery
The Lady …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/4/23
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The Centralia girls kept the strategy simple on Thursday to open districts.
Centralia vs Kirksville District Photo Gallery
After more than a week off, the No. 1 seed Lady Panthers picked up …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/2/23
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Lady Panthers take streak to district title game Saturday
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The Centralia Lady Panthers are not only winners of 13 games in a row but will play in their first district title game since 2012. They defeated Kirksville 52-39 on Thursday in the Class 4 District 8 …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/2/23
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Bulldogs beat at line, lose to Kirksville to end season
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The postseason features its fair share of close games, and the Mexico boys couldn't thrive Wednesday in an area that often decides those contests. The Bulldogs struggled at the free throw line to …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/2/23
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For two quarters, the Mexico boys felt like they played Bulldog basketball.
Mexico vs Moberly District Photo Gallery
They will look for a four-quarter effort at 7:30 p.m. today against …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/1/23
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Hallsville’s Kolton Garner has proven to be a matchup nightmare for opposing teams all season.
Centralia vs Hallsville District Photo Gallery
This was the case Monday for the …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/1/23
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Opposing offenses always had to be aware of where Paris’ Owen Totten was on the field.
The senior defensive end made it obvious where he would be next season as he signed to play football …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/1/23
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Monday’s sectional game at Capital City High School in Jefferson City had to end in some way.
It didn’t end the way the North Callaway boys would’ve liked as Cole Camp’s …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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3/1/23
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Lady Trojans take court for last time this season
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The Community R-6 girls were unable to advance out of the sectional round of the playoffs on Tuesday night as the Lady Trojans lost 61-41 to St. Elizabeth. As the seconds ticked off the clock late, …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/28/23
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Bulldogs at best later in halves against Moberly
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The Mexico boys will be looking for a four-quarter performance on Wednesday against Kirksville in the semifinals of the Class 4 District 8 tournament in Moberly. The Bulldogs outscored Moberly on …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/28/23
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Panthers play final game with district loss to Hallsville
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The Centralia boys had Hallsville locked down on defense for one half on Monday. After that, the Indians' balanced offense got loose for a 21-8 third quarter to defeat the Panthers 59-39 in the Class …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/28/23
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When the game is close, the Community R-6 girls seem to go far.
Community R-6 girls vs Wellsville Photo District Title Photo Gallery
That was true on Saturday in Madison when the No. 1 seed …
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By Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/25/23
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