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Golden era: North Shelby aiming to continue run of sports success on the gridiron
21+ hour, 53+ min ago (766+ words) Published 2:46 am Thursday, July 16, 2026 By MIKE THOMAS, Sports Editor SHELBYVILLE, Mo. — It’s been a special run for North Shelby football the past couple of seasons. The Raiders had a Cinderella run in 2024 and advanced to the 8-Man Football state championship…...
'Fly around and make plays:' North Shelby's defense sticks with the same philosophy
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (532+ words) Published 7:08 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2026 By MIKE THOMAS, Sports Editor SHELBYVILLE, Mo. — While North Shelby’s offense gets the headlines, its the Raiders defense that closes out games. The Raiders have lost its defensive leader with the graduation of middle linebacker T....
McMenamy growing into role as Bowling Green quarterback
1+ week, 1+ day ago (794+ words) Published 6:12 pm Wednesday, July 8, 2026 By MIKE THOMAS, Herald-Whig Sports Editor BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Dylan McMenamy took over as Bowling Green’s starting quarterback midway through his sophomore season as the Bobcats reshuffled their offense last year. Although there were some growing…...
Paris tops Scotland County 6-2
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (536+ words) PARIS, Mo. – With his team down in the bottom of the third inning, down by a 2-1 margin to the visiting Scotland County Tigers in a Lewis & Clark Conference contest, Paris Coyotes senior pitcher Luke Ensor stepped into the batter’s box with…...
Pirates prevail with win over Centralia
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (293+ words) Hannibal’s Maurice Douglas (35) lays the ball into the basket off the glass during the Pirates game against the Centralia Panthers, Tuesday in Hannibal. Hannibal’s Christian Neisen (40) shoots the ball during the Pirates game against the Centralia Panthers, Tuesday in Hannibal....
Palmyra senior Colby Jones commits to Butler College, aiming to achieve his dreams
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (516+ words) PALMYRA, Mo. -- There has always been an intense drive to succeed on the football field for Palmyra senior lineman Colby Jones. Jones will get an opportunity to play football at the collegiate level after deciding on Butler College after getting…...
Raiders seize control in second quarter to put away Pirates
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (981+ words) Hannibal's Zach Locke drives to the basket for a layup during the game between the Pirates and Raiders on Tuesday at the Pit. QND's Gavin Doellman is fouled by Hannibal's Ben Richards during the game between the Pirates and Raiders…...
Monroe City puts away Canton in second half to advance to Tony Lenzini Tournament title game
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (440+ words) Monroe City's Cole Hays with a layup during the game between the Panthers and Tigers in the Tony Lenzini Tournament on Wednesday. Monroe City's Payton Hetheriton shoots the ball during the game between the Panthers and Tigers in the Tony…...
Monroe City's inside game comes through in win over Canton
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (833+ words) Canton's Ian Burbridge goes in for a layup while being guarded by Monroe City's Brent Holland during the game between the Panthers and Tigers on Tuesday at Monroe City High School. Monroe City's Cole Hays goes in for a layup…...
Louisiana holds off late Palmyra surge at home shootout
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (367+ words) Louisiana's Trinity Chatman shoots a jumper during the shootout game between the Bulldogs and Panthers on Friday at Louisiana. Palmyra's Anna James shoots a free throw during the shootout game between the Bulldogs and Panthers on Friday at Louisiana. Palmyra…...