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East Buchanan's Jessen takes second in Class 2 state golf tournament; other local golfers take home top finishes
(SMITHVILLE, Mo.) The East Buchanan Bulldogs have a second-place finisher in the Class 2 State Golf Tournament. Bulldogs' golfer Logan Jessen finished with a two-day score of 157 or 13-over par. In the Class 3 state tournament, there were some local golfers finishing in the Top 20. 8th place- Jackson...
New netting will provide greater safety at Phil Welch Stadium
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Crews at Phil Welch stadium worked to install new netting behind home plate on Wednesday in St. Joseph. The new netting will extend to the dugouts and help keep fans safe from foul balls and bats. "Number one thing for us is always a safe experience," Mustangs...
Warriors head to districts after besting William Chrisman 5-3
The Smithville Warriors finished the regular season portion of its schedule with a 5-3 road win over William Chrisman on May 8. “Jake Kruse did a great job of pitching against William Chrisman while Max McKenzie and Wryker House both had big hits for the Warriors,” head coach Josh Speer said.
Warriors’ soccer season ends in district quarterfinals
A strong season came to an abrupt end for Smithville girls soccer after falling 3-1 in penalty kicks against Platte County in the Class 3 District 8 Quarterfinals Monday, May 13. The Warriors and the Pirates opened their postseason play with a back-and-forth battle and with neither squad able to...
Bulldogs head to soccer district championship
The Kearney girls soccer team extended its run through the Class 3 District 8 Tournament with a hard-fought, 2-0 win over Platte County Wednesday, May 15. Neither team was able to score through the full 40 minutes of the first half. The scoring drought continued until the first of two goals by sophomore Josie Sparks with roughly 16 minutes left in the match.
Improvement projects and plans in full swing at Phil Welch
Several projects are underway at Phil Welch Stadium to improve the facility and guest experience as opening day for the Mustangs nears. The St. Joseph City Council approved a work order Monday for a $36,103 project to repair the stadium deck.
Maryville highschool girls soccer trounces Kirksville; Bishop LeBlond pushes out Benton
(CAMERON, Mo.) No. 1 Maryville defeated No. 4 Kirksville by a score of 7-2 in the semifinal of the Class 2 District 8 Tournament in the earlier game on Thursday. In the other semifinal game, No. 2 Bishop LeBlond came back from a 3-1 deficit in regular time to take down No 3 Benton by a score of 4-3 with a free kick in overtime.
Baseball Game Recap: Elwood Takes a Loss
Elwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tipton Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elwood of the 10-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
LeBlond Soccer advances in Class 2 District 8 Tournament
It was the second day of the Class 2 District 8 girls soccer quarterfinals at Cameron High School, as the first contest was between the seventh seeded and host Cameron Dragons and the two seeded Bishop LeBlond Golden Eagles. The action was abundant early, as this contest only needed three...
Westminster shuts down Holt to snare eighth final four berth
CHESTERFIELD — Alan Walker and the Westminster Academy tennis team had a lot to play for Tuesday in the Class 2 team quarterfinals against Holt. Walker and the rest of the Wildcats failed to qualify anyone for the individual tournament, which begins Thursday at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield.
Mid-Buchanan High School girls soccer upsets Lone Jack, advances to Class 1 District 4 Championship
(FAUCETT, MO) - The 3 seed Mid-Buchanan High School girls soccer team upset 2 seed Lone Jack 4-0 in the Class 1 District 4 Semi-Finals on Thursday. Senior Emily Parrott, sophomores Avani Kendzora and Danika Black and freshman Myia Dillman all finished with goals for the Lady Dragons. Mid-Buchanan will...
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