Holden hangs tough, but falls to Richmond

Nov 5, 2009, 11:22 AM

Story by CHRIS GUMP, Photos by CHRIS EVERSOLE

Freshman quarterback Jeff Miller led Holden to a second-quarter lead in Wednesday's playoff game, but Richmond fought back for a 41-26 victory.
HOLDEN, Mo. -- With a lot of pluck and a little luck, Holden grabbed a second-quarter lead versus Richmond, and the Eagles entered halftime trailing by just a point versus a team that had beaten them by three touchdowns early this season.

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Warrensburg girls win district cross country

Nov 2, 2009, 2:34 PM

MOBERLY, Mo. -- Warrensburg's girls cross country team earned a trip to the Class 3 state meet with an impressive victory in Saturday's Class 3 District 5 meet at Moberly Country Club.

Holden savors hard-earned playoff berth

Nov 2, 2009, 2:05 PM

By CHRIS GUMP

HOLDEN, Mo. -- While 2008 was a year for excellence in the Holden football program, 2009 has been a test of perseverance.

Interestingly enough, both teams ended up in the same place.

State-tournament loss won't tarnish Holden's season

Nov 2, 2009, 11:17 AM

By CHRIS GUMP

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. -- Holden’s volleyball team lost to O’Hara 25-10, 25-16 in Saturday’s Class 3 sectional at Excelsior Springs. But Holden coach Julie Carver sees no reason to focus on that brief and bitter moment. She chooses to look at a team that compiled a 26-5-3 record and continued a long-standing tradition of success.

Smith-Cotton pulls away from Warrensburg in second half

Oct 31, 2009, 8:06 AM

By GALE L. O'DELL

KNOB NOSTER, Mo. -- Warrensburg (4-6) and Smith Cotton (8-2) met on neutral ground Friday when the two football teams met at Knob Noster with the Silver Tiger up for grabs.

Photo Gallery: Crest Ridge vs. Santa Fe volleyball

Oct 30, 2009, 11:22 AM

Photos by Jill Vorbeck

CENTERVIEW, Mo. -- No. 2 seed Santa Fe defeated No. 3 Crest Ridge 25-22, 25-20 in Wednesday's Class 1 District 13 volleyball semifinal at Crest Ridge.

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Jennies volleyball completes season sweep of Truman

Nov 5, 2009, 12:25 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The No. 6 Central Missouri Jennies rolled past No. 19 Truman State 3-0, (25-12, 25-12, 25-23) at the Multipurpose Building Wednesday evening. With their 11th straight home victory, the Jens completed the season sweep of the Bulldogs, the first since 1998.

Jennies soccer wins fifth straight

Nov 3, 2009, 11:18 AM

BOLIVAR, Mo. – The Central Missouri Jennies soccer team kept its winning streak alive, pushing it to a season-high five games, with a 2-1 victory over Southwest Baptist on Monday at the SBU Soccer Field in Bolivar, Mo. This is the second time in a week that UCM has defeated the Bearcats.

Jennies soccer stuns Bulldogs; Wins 2-0

Nov 2, 2009, 3:05 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Central Missouri Jennies soccer team shut out the Truman State Bulldogs 2-0 Saturday at the UCM South Recreation Complex. This is only the sixth time that UCM has defeated TSU in the soccer program's history.

No. 4 Jennies sweep Tigers

Nov 2, 2009, 3:02 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The No. 4 Central Missouri Jennies volleyball squad polished off Fort Hays State 3-0 (25-8, 25-18, 25-17) on Saturday night at the UCM Multipurpose Building, hitting a blistering .381 as a team.

Anthony Stewart carries Mules past Lions with 259 all-purpose yards

Nov 1, 2009, 9:05 AM

Story by NATE TAYLOR, Photos by DREW WOOLERY, The Muleskinner

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The running back didn’t want to relive last season. He had to make sure the No. 19-ranked Mules had a shot at the postseason with one week left to play, even if that meant taking on a bigger role.

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Missouri tries to build on first Big 12 victory

Nov 6, 2009, 10:10 AM

R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP)--After hobbling on a sprained right ankle for three weeks, Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert is feeling a lot better.

Same goes for his team, although it's still pretty deep in a hole.

Spagnuolo sticking with Bulger

Nov 6, 2009, 10:07 AM

ST. LOUIS (AP)--Marc Bulger has thrown just three touchdown passes and has a passer rating of 68.2 for the scuffling St. Louis Rams.

Don't expect coach Steve Spagnuolo to change quarterbacks. He has been generally pleased with the 32-year-old Bulger.

KU player diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma

Nov 6, 2009, 9:58 AM

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP)--University of Kansas defensive end D.J. Marshall has informed the team that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Ecstasy in the Bronx! Yankees win title No. 27

Nov 5, 2009, 12:09 PM

By MIKE FITZPATRICK

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees bolted from the dugout even before the last grounder was scooped up. After waiting nine years for championship No. 27, no one would dare hold them back.

Missouri prep football rankings

Nov 4, 2009, 9:54 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- The final regular-season state rankings for Missouri high school football voted on by a 12-person panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parentheses, followed by won-loss record.

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