Sports

Judsonia's Baughman Wins Toyota Series Event On Truman Lake

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 2:24pm
 
Pro Hunter Baughman of Judsonia, Arkansas brought a limit weighing 19 pounds, 1 ounce to the scales Saturday to win the Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. at Truman Lake. Baughman’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 48-10 earned him the win by a 1-pound, 10-ounce margin over second-place pro Brad Jelinek of Lincoln, Missouri and earned Baughman the top payout of $32,429.
 
Baughman moved into the top five on Day 2 before bringing the biggest bag of the tournament to the stage on the final day to solidify the biggest win of his career.

Bluebirds Run Over Lone Jack To Remain Undefeated

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 2:21pm
 
The Cole Camp Bluebirds are undefeated at 4-0 after crushing Lone Jack, 47-0 on the road Friday night.
 
Senior QB Ethan Shearer raced 42 yards for A Bluebirds TD to start off what would be a long night for Lone Jack. The PAT kick by Reid Harrison was no good.
 
Shearer would later find his favorite target in Owen Ives for a 21 yard TD pass. Shearer rambled in for the 2 point try.
 

Cardinals Shut Out Arch Rival Windsor

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 2:20pm
 
There is an old saying, "this is just what at the doctor ordered". Well, the Lincoln Cardinals defeated Windsor 24-0 on Friday night at Windsor in their biggest win of the season thus far. The game was a huge confidence builder as the bitter taste of the loss to Tipton in week two still lingers.
 
On this night, the Cards' Connor Lynde was cleared to play defense and gave the them a huge lift as linebacker Kyle Eckhoff sat out with an injury sustained in practice on Wednesday.
 

Wildcats Hang On, Escape Sherwood With Win

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 2:19pm
 
It wasn't necessarily pretty, but the Wildcats escaped Creighton on Friday night with a 26-6 win over Sherwood, improving their season record to 3-1 and earning their first Ozark Highlands Conference victory.
 
Warsaw got off to a good start when they initiated the scoring early in the first period on a gorgeous 34-yard touchdown pass from Tayten Boyer to Cameron Seevers.  Logan Gemes' PAT was no good, but the Wildcats led 6-0.
 

Golfers Come Together To Help Battle Cancer

Published by admin on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 2:18pm
 
We couldn’t have asked for a prettier day Saturday, September 10 to hold the 22nd Annual Larry and June Walthall Benton County Cancer Golf Tournament. There were 72 golfers out on the course to help raise money for cancer patients in this county. 
 

Cardinals Win Handily, Defeat Crest Ridge At Home

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 1:52pm
 
Still licking their wounds after the big surprise loss to Tipton last week, Lincoln rebounded with a 48-6 pounding of Crest Ridge at home last Friday night. 
 
It didn't take long for Lincoln to get on top when Cardinals quarterback Connor Lynde hit Kaleb Mundy for a 15-yard touchdown. Ross Johnson bullied his way in for the two point conversion and it was 8-0 early.
 
Kyle Eckhoff would pick off a pass and return the ball to the 45 on Crest Ridge's ensuing possession. 
 

Bluebirds Outlast Tipton To Remain Undefeated

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 1:49pm
 
It was a game that had a little bit of everything; nice runs, nice passes, fierce tackling, interceptions, penalties and confusion on the field.
 
In the end, Cole Camp would hold off Tipton for the 29-21 victory at home to remain undefeated at 3-0. 
 
Cole Camp's first drive would stall on the six inch line leaving the Cole Camp fans and their coaching staff bewildered but optimistic.
 
The first quarter would end without a score as both teams couldn't put together a successful drive.

Wildcats Racers Take Podiums In Springfield

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 1:48pm
 
After an undefeated first season in NICA as a freshman, Keira Mostaffa is on track for a repeat in 2022 as a sophomore. Mostaffa took first place at race #1 in St. Joe Park, and again dominated the field in race #2 at Fellows Lake in Springfield with a time of 51:17:46. (9 miles) Mostaffa was the overall fastest female rider at race #2.
 
The dynamic duo in 6th grade “A” Jett Fluty and Caden Casteel battled it out until the end when Fluty edged out Casteel for the win in an exciting sprint off.
 

Huskers Humble Warsaw, 'Cats Take First Loss

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 1:35pm
 
The old addage is, "we'll put that one behind us and move on", and that's exactly what the Wildcats will do after absorbing a tough 49-7 loss in their home opener on Friday night to an obviously very good Lafayette County (Higginsville) Huskers team.
 
"No doubt, that's (Higginsville) a good team, and they'll just keep getting better" Warsaw head coach Ryan Boyer said.  "I fully expect to see them playing late in November."
 

Ladycats Pick Up First Win Over Lincoln Lady Cards

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 1:34pm
 
The Warsaw volleyball  team finally got in the win column last Tuesday night when they beat Lincoln at home; 25-20, 25-7 and 25-18.
 
Ashlyn Laue had 1 ace with 6 kills, 1 block and 2 digs and Janie Kilgore recorded 1 ace with 13 digs for the Ladycats (1-2).  Adison Sherrill had 5 kills.  Laney Arnett served 2 aces and also had 10 assists with 5 digs and Ellie Murrell got in the stat line with 2 aces, 4 kills, 10 assists and 8 digs.
 
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