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Benedictine announces the passing of longtime assistant football coach
(ATCHISON, Kan.) Benedictine College announced the passing of a longtime assistant football coach Saturday night. According to a social media post by the Benedictine Athletic Department, longtime assistant coach George Papageorgiou passed away unexpectedly early Saturday. Papageorgiou served as an assistant head coach, running backs coach, and offensive line coach...
Gilbert chasing Ninja world championship dreams
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A local athlete is working her way toward the top of the World Ninja League leaderboards. Bailey Gilbert will compete at the World Ninja League Championships next month. Gilbert is making her second-straight appearance, but this time, she is coming off an injury that has sidelined her...
Benedictine graduates share thoughts on Butker speech
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, is sweeping the nation. Some believe he’s just upholding traditional Catholic views, while others said he was insensitive to women. The opinions of Benedictine College students who attended the graduation are divided as well.
Savannah Seniors Prepare for State Tournament, Reflect on Careers
(St. Joseph, Mo.) The Savannah Savages are sending three seniors to this year's state tournament. Senior Cole Horton hopes to secure his first individual state championship, while Brighton Kurre and Noah Gould will enter the doubles tournament.
Savannah's Horton wins state tennis tournament championship
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) A Savannah High School senior tennis player is bringing home a state championship. Savannah senior Cole Horton defeated Clayton's Spencer Pompian to win the Class 1 Singles Championship in Springfield Saturday afternoon. Horton finishes his high school career as a 4X district champion, a fourth place finish his...
Missouri State Track & Field (5/17): East Atchison's Martin, Nodaway Valley's Blay win state championships
(KMAland) -- Two KMAland Missouri athletes claimed state championships, 22 total picked up medals and another 43 qualified for finals on Friday at the Missouri State Track & Field Championships in Jefferson City. Leading the way was East Atchison’s Tommi Martin and Nodaway Valley’s Riley Blay, which both won state...
Missouri State Tennis (5/17): Savannah's Horton into semifinals, pair of area doubles teams still alive
(KMAland) -- Savannah’s Cole Horton moved into the Class 1 semifinals while Maryville’s Jaxson Staples and Kason Teale and Savannah’s Noah Gould and Brighton Kurre stayed alive in the doubles draw at Missouri state singles and doubles tennis. Check out the area rundown below and complete results...
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