Sports

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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Ladycats JV Takes First At Stover Tournament

Published by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 1:33pm
 
While the varsity Ladycats continue to try to find their groove, the JV squad continues to hammer out win after win, including a first place finish in last Saturday's Stover Tournament, improving their record to 7-1-1.
 
Warsaw split with Eugene, dominated Eldon and then split with Sacred Heart to take first in their pool.
 
In bracket play, the Ladycats handled Stover; 29-30, 26-24 and 15-9.  
 

'Cats Win On The Road, Beat Versailles

Published by admin on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 2:37pm
 
After receiving their first win of the season in week 1 by way of forfeit, the Warsaw Wildcats finally got on the field on Friday night, improving to 2-0 with a 32-12 win at Versailles. 
 
It didn't take the Warsaw offense long to get going after a couple of nice runs by Tayten Boyer and Gage Whitaker set up a 22-yard touchdown pass from Boyer to Cameron Seevers.  Logan Gemes' PAT was no good but the Wildcats picked up a quick 6-0 lead.
 

Tipton Shocks Lincoln With Upset Win

Published by admin on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 2:34pm
 
It may be too early in the season to consider any game as an upset but Tipton came to Lincoln last Friday and defeated the media poll 7th  ranked Lincoln Cardinals 27-14 .Tipton without their starting quarterback, outplayed Lincoln on both sides of the ball racking up a 20-0 half time lead. 
 
Lincoln took the first drive and was four and out. Tipton's offense ate up the clock in the first period.