Jennies roll in regional opener

Nov 20, 2009, 7:55 AM

By ALYSON ANDERSON

Jennies junior Abby Gruenbacher attacks the Dallas Baptist defense during Thursday's match at the Multipurpose Building. The Jennies cruised in their first regional match, 25-18, 25-15, 25-14. (Drew Woolery photo)
WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The UCM Jennies volleyball team won its first game of the South Central Regional at the UCM Multipurpose Building Thursday. The fourth-ranked Jennies beat Dallas Baptist University 3-0 and improved to 33-4.

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Warrensburg girls focus on rebounding, defense

Nov 20, 2009, 9:18 AM

By CHRIS GUMP

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Keith Chapman knows there are questions about where his team’s offensive production will come from this season. But he also knows there are factors important to winning basketball that are as much a product of effort as talent.

Leeton girls stick to winning formula

Nov 19, 2009, 8:40 AM

Story by CHRIS GUMP, Photos by JILL VORBECK

LEETON, Mo. -- There’s little chance that coach Arnie Drendel is going to reinvent the wheel with this year’s Leeton girls.

Strong freshman class has Knob Noster coach excited

Nov 18, 2009, 9:50 AM

By GALE L. O'DELL

KNOB NOSTER, Mo. -- The Knob Noster Lady Panthers had a great season last year, finishing 20-6 on the season, and missed winning a piece of the Missouri River Valley-East Conference title by a single game. In district play, the Lady Panthers advanced to the title game before losing 60-56 to Lawson.

Leeton boys ready for another run

Nov 17, 2009, 9:32 AM

Story by CHRIS GUMP, Photos by JILL VORBECK

LEETON, Mo. -- Perhaps with four of the top five players in scoring from the 2008-09 Leeton boys basketball team gone to graduation, outsiders will have low expectations for the 2009-10 edition.

Perhaps they will be surprised.

Heckadon teaches 'early offense,' full-court pressure at Crest Ridge

Nov 16, 2009, 10:05 AM

By GALE L. O'DELL

CENTERVIEW, Mo. -- The Crest Ridge Cougars basketball team will be getting a new look this year with new coach Heath Heckadon.

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No. 5 Mules kick off season with 86-51 win

Nov 18, 2009, 7:25 AM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The No. 5 University of Central Missouri Mules opened the 2009-10 season on Tuesday night against Westminster College (Mo.), coasting to an 86-51 win at the UCM Multipurpose Building.

Jennies basketball rolls in opener

Nov 16, 2009, 12:48 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Central Missouri Jennies basketball team sailed to a 97-66 victory over Graceland (Iowa) University on Sunday afternoon at the UCM Multipurpose Building. With this win, the Jennies remain undefeated against the Yellowjackets.

Jennies basketball wants better results with new group

Nov 13, 2009, 9:06 AM

By DUSTAN SEDGWICK, The Muleskinner

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Basketball season is back for the 2009-10 season and the Jennies, who finished with a record of 17-11 (12-8 in the MIAA), are itching to accomplish more this season.

Mules look to repeat as conference champs

Nov 13, 2009, 9:01 AM

By JESSI GERHARDS, The Muleskinner

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Guard Alex Moosmann knows that coaches' polls are not that important once the season starts. Then again, it does sometimes get under a player's skin, especially when the defending conference champions are picked to not repeat the title.

Jennies miss playoffs for first time in 3 seasons

Nov 13, 2009, 9:00 AM

By JOE KWANGLAE, The Muleskinner

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The Jennies' soccer team defeated No. 23-ranked Nebraska-Omaha 1-0 at the South Recreation Complex this past Saturday in the final match of the regular season.

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Giants ace Lincecum wins second straight Cy Young

Nov 20, 2009, 9:40 AM

ANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer

SAN FRANCISCO (AP)--Tim Lincecum has been so dominant in his first two full major league seasons that even his top bosses don't know how he can get much better.

Two NL Cy Young Awards, a pair of All-Star selections-- all at age 25.

Westwood shoots 69 for 2-shot lead in Dubai

Nov 20, 2009, 9:39 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)--Lee Westwood has shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, increasing his chance of

Sophomore QB getting seasoned for senior day

Nov 20, 2009, 9:37 AM

R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP)--Blaine Gabbert is coming off one of his best games, even if he occasionally threw to the wrong guy. That's a good sign for Missouri heading into the finale of what has been a most disappointing home schedule.

No. 6 N. Carolina beats No. 15 Ohio State 77-73

Nov 20, 2009, 9:31 AM

JIM O'CONNELL AP Basketball Writer

NEW YORK (AP)--There was so much to talk about after No. 6 North Carolina held on for 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio State in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals Thursday night.

Rams linebacker set to face former teammate

Nov 19, 2009, 6:17 AM

ST. LOUIS (AP)--In three years as Beanie Wells' teammate at Ohio State, James Laurinaitis guessed he tackled the running back three or four times at most in practice.

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