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'This one takes the cake': Inside look at wildest Illinois high school football game

A date change, a mid-game venue change, and a handful of broken records all made for a story that sounded like it was "written by a fifth grader," according to Quincy (IL) head football coach Rick Little. The Oct. 30 IHSA first-round matchup between No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy and No. 9 Quincy Senior had a little bit of everything, and then some. The Blue Devils escaped with an 88-84 win over the Knights in a game that lasted just over four hours. "Undeniably the craziest football game I've ever been a part of," Little told USA TODAY Sports. "I've been part of a lot of crazy ones, but this one takes the cake for sure." "I wouldn't believe them in a million years," Bryson Little told USA TODAY Sports of how he would have reacted if someone told him the details of the game. "It was a crazy game and a lot of stuff went down." The fourth-quarter venue change Initially, the teams were assigned a Saturday slot for the first-round matchup to be played on Chicago's South Side. However, with the Blue Devils off from school on Friday, both coaches agreed to play Friday and kickoff

Chicago, IL · 3d

themaneater.com

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Maneater poll: Mizzou students back the statewide vote on Amendment 3

The Maneater conducted a student opinion poll between Sept. 28 and Oct. 30 asking 365 University of Missouri students about a variety of topics, including abortion policy and Amendment 3. As Missouri voted to protect abortion rights, students at the University of Missouri backed the statewide vote to keep the...

Missouri · 3d
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FFN: Boonville wins close game over Clinton

BOONVILLE — Boonville defeated Clinton 14-7 on Friday night. Tatum Hough found Landon Conz for a 10-yard touchdown for the Pirates. Conz scored a second 57-yard touchdown as well. The Pirates are now 8-3 and will play Pembroke Hill on Nov. 13. Check out all the action the action...

Boonville, MO · 1d
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Ace-ing the exam: Panthers earn shot at district title with opportunistic victory over Bobcats

PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra football team’s opportunistic effort on defense, highlighted by a pick-6 by defensive lineman Ace Harper, led to an offensive ourburst that carried the Panthers to a 43-20 victory over Bowling Green in Friday’s Class 2 District 7 semifinals. Muddy River Sports Director Chris Duerr put together this highlight package for the “Muddy River Blitz,” electrified by XCEL Physical Therapy.

Palmyra, MO · 1d
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KOMU

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Mizzou faculty question looming budget cuts

University of Missouri President Mun Choi faced questions Wednesday from faculty after recent announcements of incoming budget cuts. “We face several emerging fiscal challenges that require careful planning and stewardship,” the president wrote in an email sent out to faculty earlier this week. The email said the university will...

Columbia, MO · 2d

The Kansas City Star

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See top results from Missouri state championships for high school cross-country

The 2026 Missouri state cross-country meets concluded in Columbia on Saturday morning. Here are the top results from the Gans Creek course. Racing started Friday for some classifications. Missouri state cross-country championships Friday-Saturday, in Columbia; at Gans Creek Course; all races 5k. CLASS 5 Boys team scores: 1. St. Louis University High, 48; 2. Liberty North, 101; 3. Blue Springs South, 108; 4. Rockhurst, 126; 5. Lee’s Summit West, 137; 6. Columbia Rock Bridge, 167; 7. Lee’s Summit, 185; 8. Jackson, 229. 9. Raymore-Peculiar, 250; 10. Springfield Kickapoo, 257; 11. Christian Brothers College, 271; 12. Parkway West, 287; 13. Kirkwood, 298; 14. Fort Zumwalt West, 356; 15. Columbia Hickman, 380; 16. Park Hill South, 391. Boys medalists: 1. McGovern, Rockhurst, 14:29.0; 2. Miller, SLUH, 14:41.5; 3. Haberlach, Liberty North, 14:45.6; 4. Hayes, Blue Springs South, 15:04.6; 5. Wildermuth, SLUH, 15:06.6; 6. Williams, LS West, 15:07.4; 7. McCrea, LS West, 15:13.3; 8. Yoffie, SLUH, 15:14.7; 9. DeRouchie, Liberty North, 15:16.0; 10. Tittle, Lee’s Summit, 15:18.0; 11. Andreasen, Liberty North, 15:18.4; 12. Bain, Kirkwood, 15:18.9; 13. Sullivan, Rockhurst, 15:19.8; 14. Morris, Blue Springs South, 15:20.9; 15. Beatty Jr., SLUH, 15:21.7; 16. Morrison, Rockhurst, 15:22.3; 17. Schulte, LS West, 15:22.7; 18. Green, Liberty

Columbia, MO · 1d

KOMU

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Rock Bridge football's postseason run ends with a heartbreaking loss to Blue Springs South

Emotions were high, and temperatures were low at Rock Bridge High School on Friday night as Blue Springs South football defeated the Bruins 28-7 in the Class 6 District 6 semifinal. It was an emotional rollercoaster for the Bruins, who claimed an early lead after scoring a touchdown at the...

Blue Springs, MO · 1d

kmmo.com

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High School Football Scores – District Semifinals

HIGGINSVILLE AT HOGAN PREP (SATURDAY)

Santa Fe, MO · 1d

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St. Joseph Christian senior Austin Hill wins Class 1 Cross Country State Championship; sets state record

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KQTV) - At the MSHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Columbia Saturday morning, St. Joseph Christian senior Austin Hill won the Class 1 State Championship with a time of 15 minutes and 47 seconds in the 5K race. Hill's 15.47 mark also breaks a state record. It's Hill's...

Columbia, MO · 21h

KOMU

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Number of MOScholars voucher users ticking upward

More families are taking advantage of vouchers that can be used to pay for private school tuition and other costs, after the Missouri legislature expanded availability. But public school leaders say fewer students doesn't equate to fewer costs for them. Saint Louis University’s PRiME Center was commissioned by the state...

Kirksville, MO · 1d

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Columbia Board of Education to hold presentation on state’s new A-F district grading system

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will give a presentation on the state’s new A-F district grading system at its meeting on Monday. The Missouri State Board of Education approved the A-F school and district grading framework in September. In January, Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order creating the grade cards. The The post Columbia Board of Education to hold presentation on state’s new A-F district grading system appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 2d

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Northeast Missouri eighth graders explore future careers at Hannibal career fair

HANNIBAL, Mo.— More than 200 eighth-grade students from nearly 20 schools across Marion and Ralls counties got a firsthand look at potential career paths during a career fair in America’s Hometown. Students had the chance to explore a variety of industries through hands-on experiences and conversations with local...

Hannibal, MO · 2d

My Journal Courier

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Community Champions: Winchester teachers honored for initiatives to help students in and out of class

Two Winchester teachers have been named the Journal-Courier's Community Champions for October for their initiatives to help students.

Winchester, IL · 1d

nemonews.net

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School Funding Concerns Bring Local Tax Pressures Into Focus

Editor’s note: This story is part of a planned NEMOnews series examining rural education and school funding in northeast Missouri. Northeast Missouri school leaders used an Oct. 29 forum at Highland High School to explain how a projected gap in state education funding could reach beyond district balance sheets and into classrooms and household budgets.

Missouri · 1d

My Journal Courier

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Our Saviour junior high boys split games against Pikeland and Carthage

Our Saviour junior high boys 7th- and 8th-grade teams faced Pikeland and Carthage in recent basketball action.

Carthage, IL · 3d

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Former high school purchased by Macomb District 185 “not salvageable”

Macomb School District 185 says the former Macomb High School building it purchased this week cannot be salvaged. But it’s still deciding how to use the site. The district bought the building on South Johnson Street during an online auction this week for $60,000. In a release issued midday...

Macomb, IL · 3d

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Voters turn down Adams Co 1 cent sales tax for public schools

ADAMS COUNTY, Illinois— Unofficial election results in Adams County show 55% of voters shot down a county-wide 1 cent sales tax. The measure was meant to help boost funding for public education across the county. However, election tallies Tuesday night show 13,220 voters said ‘no’ to the sales tax,...

Adams County, IL · 4d

WBBM News Radio

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“One of the wildest football games in IHSA history"

“One of the wildest football games in IHSA history"

Quincy, IL · 8d

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Quincy schools respond to parents’ special education concerns

QUINCY, Ill. — The Quincy Public School District is responding to allegations parents made about the district's special education program. Parents shared their concerns during a meeting on Wednesday night at Bella Ease, with the backing of the city Human Rights Commission. Among the complaints were allegations that individual...

Quincy, IL · 8d