Centralia Court warming nets varsity wins over South Shelby
Centralia Panthers beat South Shelby 63-46 in boys action and 34-31 in girls. Jay Wright led the boys with 23 points and 10 rebounds while Sherri Ritchie and Vickie Crigler each scored 19 for the Centralia girls as they built a late lead and held on. The wins improve Centralia to 8-4 overall and 12-3 for the girls, with next games set for Tuesday and Wednesday respectively.
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K-State Coach Targets Rising Aggression In Big Fight Games
Kansas State coach Jack Hartman criticizes a trend toward physical play as top teams like Kansas and Missouri battle for early conference leadership. He cites recent ejections and fights, noting officials and commissioner views while urging restraint ahead of tonight’s crucial matchup at Ahearn.
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Paris Coyotes sweep Lewis & Clark foes in double win
Paris earned a pair of big victories over Slater in S&C play, taking the boys 63 62 and the girls 55 54. Mitch Williams led the boys with 31 points while Sherry Hagedorn paced the girls with 22. Paris improves to 6 3 and 8 2 on the season, with next up versus North Callaway.
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Area Girls In Finals In East Missouri Conference
Warrenton hosts the East Missouri Conference girls final with Montgomery Co. R-2 vs Van-Far at 9 p.m. The winner aims to repeat last year’s crown as Van-Far edged Bowling Green 33-17 in Friday’s semifinal, led by Joni Williams and Penny Jennings with 10 points apiece.
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Free Throws Help Ruin Wellsville Homecoming
Wellsville-Middletown Tigers opened their 1076-77 season with a 61-56 home loss to Red Lichia in East Missouri Conference action. Andy Bekler led Wellsville with 16 points, while Warrenton’s Elwood Moore scored 22 for the visitors. The junior varsity won 45-42 as Tom Houston led with 16. The Tigers host Hermann next Tuesday in the Bowling Green Tournament.
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North Callaway Beats South Callaway for Third Place
North Callaway tops South Callaway 50 to 32 to claim third in the South Callaway Tournament. NorCal guard Rick Wilson scores 24 points, Kevin Zuroweste adds 15, while South Callaway’s Rich Steiferman is held scoreless. NorCal improves to 10-2 and heads to Paris for Lewis & Clark Conference action.
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Palmyra and Pleasant Hill Tournaments Highlights
In Palmyra, boys teams like Canton and Highland show mixed results while Monroe City and Marian County contest the girls. Pleasant Hill hosts a crowded event with Mark Twain, Louisiana, Silex and South Callaway contending, and Ashland beating Fulton in consolation. Standout box scores include Knox County, Waynesville, and Wellsville with players posting points, rebounds, and assists.
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Clopton Outscores Van-Far In East Missouri clash
In a high scoring East Missouri Conference game Clopton Hawks defeated Van-Far Indians 88 74 as Chuck Conway led Clopton with 27 points and Tim Calicott added 16 while Van-Far’s Tommy Griggsby and Russell Reading each had 16. Van-Far coach Lowell Keltner praised effort despite a 12th loss. Junior varsity Van-Far won 63-46.
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North Callaway Wilsons FG totals in tight game
North Callaway led by Wilsons with 19 field goals and 12 free throws totaling 50 points. South Callaway’s balanced lineup produced 22 points on 12 made field goals and 6 of 19 at the line, with Bartley and Shiverdecker contributing key scoring.
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Mexico Boys At Moberly Plan Road Trip, Girls Host Rolla
Mexico high school basketball teams return to action after a Friday off with the Bulldog boys traveling to Moberly for varsity and junior varsity games at 6 30 p.m. The Mexico girls host Rolla here for varsity junior varsity and freshman contests beginning at 5 p.m. The boys seek a win to bounce back from a five of seven slide, while the girls push toward a MSC title bid riding a 9 3 overall mark and 5 0 conference record.
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MU To Host Cornhuskers
Missouri Tigers 13-3 overall 3-1 in Big Eight meet Nebraska Cornhuskers 10-8 2-2 at 7:30 p.m. today Hearnes Building Missouri tied for conference lead with Kansas and Kansas State after a 90-83 win over Colorado on Wednesday.
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Matadors Fall in Mexico Jr High Tourney Final
Mexico Junior High lost 49 to 29 to Jefferson City in the finals, as coach Barry Hacker called the game disorganized and disappointing. Lance Awe led Jefferson City with 22 points while Mexico’s Todd Webber, Lawrence Johnson, and Rod Henderson each had six. Fulton defeated Moberly 40 to 26 for third place as Andy Rice added 13. Mexico next plays January 31 at Hannibal.
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Balanced Attack Leads R-2 Over Bowling Green
Montgomery Co R-2 Wildcats beat Bowling Green 58 46 behind 22 points from An drew McQuie who added 11 field goals. Teammates Tom O’Keefe and Marvin Marteen scored 10 each as Cynil Montgomery’s 12 point lead was erased by a late Bobcats push. Tony Twellman led BG with 21. Junior varsity rout followed.
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Westran Hornets rout Missouri Military Academy in Huntsville
Westran Hornets defeated Missouri Military Academy 65 37 in Huntsville after leading 2 17 at halftime. John Honey scored 14 for Westran and Doug Remple added 10 while Mark Bunecky led the Colonels with 12 points, four players back from inauguration duties.
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Farrah 15 For Mizzou In Big Eight Semis
In Boulder Nebraska defeated Missouri 67 61 in a Big Eight women semifinal. Sharon Farrah topped Missouri scoring with 15 points while Nancy Rutter hauled in 15 rebounds and added 10 points.
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