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Golden City Boys Advance to State Basketball Semifinal By Bob Jackson Reporter
The Golden City boys’ basketball team rolled to a 72-42 win over Crest Ridge, a Class 1 team from Pettis County, at Southern Baptist University in Bolivar on Saturday, March 7. It is the first time since 1997 that the Eagles have been in the final four. They lost to Lakeland in sectional play in 2019 and have come a long way as they were winless in 20152016. Golden City scored the first 13 points and never looked back with their up-tempo offense. Golden City led 37-23 at half. Brothers, Chain Parnill with 27 points and Arlo Stump (21) and junior Lane Dunlap (16) paced the Eagles. Crest Ridge tried to make a run in the third quarter but key 3-point baskets doomed Crest Ridge. Junior Seth Miller had strong rebounds the entire game. Over 22 fouls were called in the first half. In the last five games, Golden City has held their opponents to below 50 points. First year coach, Mike Reeves, praised the defensive efforts of the Eagles. Golden City will play St.
By Bob Jackson Reporter
There is nothing like it when a high school sports team plays in football, track, baseball, volleyball or basketball in a game to advance to a State Championship. That was the case on Saturday, March 7, when three area teams played in quarterfinal action at Bolivar and Liberty Missouri. Two teams, Walnut Grove Girls and Golden City Boys, won at Bolivar and Miller Girls Class 2 lost at Liberty. Alumni, former players, fans from all three teams forgot about their cattle, clean-
ing house, watching TV and made it to their games dressed in the school colors. This writer in attendance at Bolivar was impressed with the sportsmanship displayed by players and fans. On to state in Springfield: Both Walnut Grove and Golden City play Thursday, March 12 against tough foes. Finals are Friday, March 13.
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Lockwood native, Clovis Haubein, who attended Valpariso University in Indiana, is proud of his university as they beat Missouri State in semifinal play at the Missouri Valley Conference
CHANGING HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TIMES
Greenfield High School will not field a baseball team this spring due to lack of players for a team. Eighteen games and two tournaments cancelled. If school officials agree, GHS will send four or five players to co-op with the Lockwood boys baseball team. The Lockwood girls will co-op with the Golden City Girls softball team. Nick Engleman, former GHS baseball coach, is now the head baseball coach at El Dorado Springs High School.
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Elizabeth (24-5) on Thursday, March 12 at 8:30 p.m. at JQH Arena in Springfield. The other two semifinal teams are No. 1, Class 1 Dora (30-2) vs Jefferson Conception (28-2) at 4:30
p.m. Finals are set Friday March 13 at 4:30 p.m. A huge crowd of Golden City Fans wearing white and gold T shirts cheered the Eagles on in the win.
By Bob Jackson Reporter
(Photos by Gina Langston)
By Gina Langston Editor/Publisher
The Miller Girls’ basketball team struggled to get a lead at Liberty North High School Saturday, March 7 during Class 2 quarter final play. The Lady Cardinals lost the neutral court playoff game against East Buchanan (Gower, MO) by a score of 51-41. “Basketball is a long season and there’s no other team I’d rather go to battle with. I am beyond proud of this group and I am already looking forward to what the future holds for them. They’re champions in my heart,” Coach Hannah Wilkerson shared on her personal social media page. Miller got a late start with three unanswered baskets
right out of the gate. With just minutes left in the 2nd quarter, Ashten Kingsley hit two consecutive 3s which brought a bit of excitement to the Miller crowd and much needed momentum before the half. They played more like themselves in the third quarter, bringing the score up to 32-28. Since the Cardinals were unable to do much in the lane because of an aggressive 6’1” freshman, Kelsey Gracie from East Buchanan in their way, they opted to take their chances outside the arch. Freshman Haylie Schnake put up a three, followed by A. Kinglsey’s third 3-pointer of the day which brought the Cardinals as close as they would get to a lead, 40-37, with 4:30 left in the game.
Miller’s leading scorer this season, Kaylee Helton with 500 points, got into foul trouble early and fouled out mid-way through the fourth quarter, which sealed the deal for the Cardinals. Miller’s other leading scorers, Claudia Hadlock and Payten Richardson, were shut down by an experienced Bulldog defense.
Lockwood EL/MS/HS February Students of the Month
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and black boosted the Tigers. Very few people were left in Walnut Grove during the game. The Tigers are the defending Class 1 State Champs and play Community (281) on Thursday March 12, at 5:30 p.m. in Springfield at JQH Arena in Spring-
field. In other semifinal play South Iron (25-4) meets South Nodaway (273). Finals are March 13 at 2:30 p.m. The win for Walnut Grove Coach Rori Henry was number 350th in his coaching tenure.
Congratulations to Lockwood Elementary and Middle School February Students of the Month. Pictured are Owen Patterson, Haydn Dunnagen, Landry Ogden, Angeles Brewer, Aleaniah Gilt, and Jayden Tripp. These students were chosen by faculty and administration for academic achievement and efforts in extra curricular activities. Thank you to S&H Farm Supply for your support in this program as our February Sponsor.
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D126 Tournament March 14 D126 will hold a tournament March 14 on Stockton Lake. Launch site is Old State Park. Registration will begin at 5:30 a.m.
Tournament in St Louis on March 7.
Miller Lady Cardinals Take an “L” to KC Suburb East Buchanan
Walnut Grove Girls Rout Montrose Headed to Defend State Title
The Walnut Grove Girls basketball team had an easy time at Southern Baptist University in Bolivar on Saturday, March 7 in quarter final play in Class 1 as they routed Montrose 65-31. The Tigers were led by three juniors: Lauren Johnson (21 points), Faith Gilkey (19) and MaKayla McVay (15) in winning the game with ease. Walnut Grove led 20-7 at the end of the first quarter and 36-9 at the half. A smothering defense and speed resulted in numerous turnovers by Montrose. A big crowd of orange
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at the ramp. Mandatory briefing will start at 6:30 a.m. followed by partner draw and boat position. Fishing will begin from
safe light to 3:30 p.m. Call Becky Minor with any questions, 316-644-1454.
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Congratulations to the Lockwood High School February Students of the Month, Emily Janes and Claud Trent. These students were chosen by faculty and administration for their exemplary behavior and extra efforts in academics and extra curricular activities. Thank you to Muncy’s Supermarket, our sponsor for the month of February.
