Alli Burke Triples, Drives in Three as Hawks Survive Scare

Gilman City’s softball team survived a scare from Mercer as Alli Burke tripled and drove in three, overcoming nine errors and traffic on the basepaths all night as the Hawks broke open the conference game late for a 7-3 win Tuesday, September 8^th.

With one out in the top of the first, Hailey McClure reached first on an error, took second on defensive indifference, and Alli Burke grounded out to move her to third. Avery Chadwick reached first on an error to score her to put Gilman City up 1-0. The score was stuck there until Mercer, cooping with Ridgeway and Cainsville this year, tied the game in the third when Zoe Fisher grounded out to score Avarie Thompson.

Once again, it was Hailey McClure who sparked the Hawks. In the fourth, she singled to center, and the cutoff throw got away, allowing her to go all the way to third. Alli Burke singled to right to break the tie. Hawk pitcher Tenley Griffith picked off Jalyn Cain at second in the Cardinal fourth, but Lily Stark later scored on a passed ball to tie it 2-2.

Emmery Smith lined to left for a single to start the Hawk fifth. Caitlynn Chalfant grounded out to advance her to second. Tenley Griffith doubled to score her to break the tie to make it 3-2.

Gilman City finally broke open the game in the seventh when the bottom of the order came through. Caitlynn Chalfant got an infield single, and Parker Crabtree beat out a bunt. Tenley Griffith walked to load the bases. Mercer nearly got out of the inning as Hailey McClure struck out, and Caitlynn Chalfant was picked off third. But Alli Burke tripled to right to score two and circled the bases when the ball got away to make it 6-2. Avery Chadwick singled to center. Nova Smith singled to right to put Chadwick on third. Kayleece Puls reached first on an error to score Chadwick to make it 7-2.

But the Hawks made things interesting in the Cardinal seventh, with three errors leading to a run before Tenley Griffith finally got a groundout to close the door.

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for September 9th, 2026

On August 31st, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Dustin Carpenter (38) of Gallatin alleging two counts Domestic Assault (Felony), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony), and three counts Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (Felony). Bond was denied.

On September 1st, Judge Robert Rice fined Joseph Steinhauser (62) of Stanberry $1,000 plus costs for Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident) in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court. The defendant had been convicted on August 4th following a bench trial. 

On September 1st, Daviess County Prosecutor Andrea Beth Gibson filed charges against Derl Ballard (61) of Gallatin alleging Assault (Felony). Bond was denied. 

On September 1st, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Mellissia Daly (46) of Bethany alleging DWI (Felony, Physical Injury) and Unlawful U-Turn (Accident). Bond was set at $7,500, cash only, posted by the defendant.

On September 1st, Harrison County Associate Circuit Judge Jay Hemenway ordered the extradition of Randall McKinnis (41) to Decatur County (IA) to face a charge of Violation of Protection Order (Felony). Bond was set at $1 million, cash only. 

On September 2nd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Jesse Godsey (43) of Maryville alleging DWI (4th Offense, Felony). Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On September 2nd, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Donald Moad (55) of Bethany alleging two counts Domestic Assault (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only. 

On September 3rd, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Triston Miller (28) of Maryville alleging DWI (Felony, 3rd), Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway, and Following Too Closely. Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On September 5th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Deiter filed charges against Haley Sebranek (21) of Maryville alleging DWI and Leaving the Scene (Felony, Property Damage Over $1,000). Bond was set at $5,000, cash or corporate surety. 

On September 7th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Tanner Henry (38) of Albany alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony). 

On September 7th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Dylan Hart (33) of St. Joseph alleging Failure to Obey Law Enforcement Officer.

On September 8th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Jerrod Naze (25) of Grant City alleging Sex Offender Present at Carnival (Felony). Bond was set at $10,000, cash only. 

On September 8th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Franklin Wright (52) of Ridgeway alleging No Valid License (Felony) and Stealing (Felony). Bond was set at $15,000, cash only. 

Charges listed are merely allegations. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty it is to determine guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Community Calendar for September 9th, 2026

Community Calendar items are free of charge. To submit, email us at express@grm.net. All events are subject to change or last-minute cancelation. 

REPEATING EVENTS

Mondays (except holidays) – Worth County Commissioners meet at 9 am.

Fridays – Bedford Jam, United Christian Presbyterian Church, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Snacks and drinks available. Walk-ons are welcome. For information, call (712) 523-2282.

Fridays– Community Market, Memorial Park Shelter, Bethany. Fridays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 

Saturdays – Stanberry Community Farmers Market, 8 am to noon. Crafts, donuts, and more. Located six miles north of Stanberry on Highway B to AF. 4371 Highway AF. 

Every Second Wednesday – Worth County Suicide Prevention Coalition, 5:00 pm, Worth County Community Church. 

REGULAR ANNOUNCEMENTS 

September 9th – Ringgold County Community Health Fair, Mount Ayr Courthouse Lawn, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Free and open to the public. 

September 9th – Tiger Golf will be hosting a home meet with Albany, Stanberry, and North Harrison at 4:00 pm. 

September 9th – Worth County Suicide Prevention Coalition, Worth County Community Church (formerly the United Methodist Church), Grant City, 5:00 pm. 

September 10th – Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, Worth County School, 10:00 am. Free and open to the public regardless of income. 

September 10th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

September 11th – Elementary Grandparents Day at Pickering, 11 am. 

September 11th – Gentry Opry. Doors open 5:00 pm. Concert starts 7:30 pm. Special guest Teresa Steele. Concessions available. 

September 11th to 13th – Jimmy & Jennifer McCoy Revival at Ridgeway Assembly of God. September 11th and 12th at 6:30 pm. September 13th at 10:00 am. 

September 12th – North Harrison Junior High Softball Tournament. 

September 12th – Worth County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K Run/2K walk. Registration 7 am; run starts at 7:30 am and lasts until 12 noon. Free resources will be available from the VA, and a VA specialist will be on site. Cost $20. To RSVP, contact Jeremy Baker (660) 254-5311. Shirts are available; to order, contact Jeremy Baker by August 12th. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please contact the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 988. 

September 12th – Gilman City Softball Tournament, 8:00 am. 

September 12th – Leadership Northwest Missouri Color Run, Mozingo Lake, Maryville. Registration 9:00 am. Cost $30. Shirt and goody bag included. Run starts at 10:00 pm. 

September 12th – Guilford Fun Days. Parade starts at 11:30 am. 

September 12th – Meet the new dentist at Dr. Fallon Stiens’ office, Dr. Kylee Townsend, 1 pm to 3 pm, Stanberry Square. Light refreshments and giveaways. 

September 12th – Bradley Pickering Memorial Truck & Tractor Pull, Worth County Fairgrounds. Gates open 5:00 pm. Pulling begins at 6:30 pm. Adults $15, children 10 & under free. Sponsored by the Grant City Lions Club and Worth County Young Farmers. 

September 13th – Denver Reunion, Denver School House, 12:30 pm. Carry-in dinner. Drinks and service provided. Everyone welcome. 

September 14th – Sheridan City Council Meeting, 6:00 pm. 

September 16th – North Harrison Elementary Title Night, 5:00 pm. 

September 16th – Worth County School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

September 16th – North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm. 

September 17th – Shamrock Softball (JH/V/JV) vs. North Andrew, 4:30 pm. Senior Night. 

September 17th – NEN School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm. 

September 18th to 19th – Turkey Run Flea Market and Swap Meet. 12 noon to 6 pm September 18th; 8 am to 6 pm September 19th. Anything tradable welcome from homemade goods, antiques, tools, toys, clothes, livestock, vehicles, auto parts, crafts, food vendors, and more. Space: $15. Electric Hookups: $25. Camper: $45. After September 7th, add $5. If interested, call Adam Emery (660) 541-2984 or Sarah Emery (660) 853-0141. 

September 19th – Worth County Fall Carnival, Courthouse Square, Grant City, 12 noon to 4:00 pm. There will be a petting zoo run by the Worth County 4-H during the event. 

September 19th – Dusty Cowgirl 5th Anniversary Party, Grant City Square, 12 noon. This is a separate event from the Fall Carnival. 

September 19th – Clearmont Poker Run. Registration 12:30 pm, Little Red Schoolhouse. Vehicles out 1:30 pm. Free will donation meal 4 pm to 7 pm. Sponsored by the Clearmont Community Club. 

September 19th – 4th Annual Private Treaty Open House, Thummel Angus, Ravenwood, 3 pm. 

September 19th – Pickering Community Dinner, Community Building, 5 pm to 7 pm. 

September 20th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. $10 minimum donation per person. Children 6 and under are free. Proceeds to Sons of the American Legion Post 464.

September 20th – 3rd Annual Cody Lee Stiens Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser, Nodaway County Senior Center, 8 am to 1 pm. Raffle and Silent Auction. Adults $15, children four and under free.

September 20th – Gentry Baptist Church Fish Fry, 5:00 pm. Free and open to the public. Also serving sloppy joes and hot dogs. Hayrides. Music by Country-Gospel Reunion. 

September 21st – No school at North Nodaway. Professional development. 

September 22nd – Second Harvest Food Pantry, Gilman City First Baptist Church, 10:00 am. Free and open to the public regardless of income.

September 23rd – Second Harvest Food Pantry, Pattonsburg City Hall, 10:00 am. Free and open to the public regardless of income. 

September 24th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

September 25th – Johnny & Gale Rowlett at Ridgeway Christian Church, 6:30 pm. 

September 26th – North Harrison Softball Round Robin. 

September 27th – Ravenwood Community Breakfast, 8 am to 12 noon. The Northeast Nodaway cheerleaders will be helping serve. 

September 28th – No school at NEN. Teacher in-service. 

September 29th – Kidsight Vision Screening at NEN, 9 am to 11 am. For PK through 1st grade. 

September 30th – North Nodaway National Honor Society Inductions, 6:00 pm. 

October 1st – Fall FFA Contest at Maryville. 

October 3rd – No school at North Harrison. Teacher in-service. 

October 3rd – Band Jamboree at Clarinda.

October 3rd – Great Northwest Winefest, 1805 Nebraska Street, Mound City (Swimming Pool), 11:30 am. Proceeds will go to raise funds for Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation. 

October 3rd – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Glow Walk/Run, 6:00 pm. The run will start at Mosaic in Maryville, follow the Safe Routes to School trail, through the Crestview Addition on South Munn, and return on the same route back to the hospital. 

October 4th – Legion Breakfast, Parnell Legion Hall, 8:00 am. 

October 6th – First Fluoride Treatment for NEN Elementary Students, 8:30 am.

October 6th – Kids Sight Screening at North Nodaway at both Hopkins and Pickering, 8:30 am. 

October 8th -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

October 8th – Bluejay Softball (V/JV) vs. King City, 5:30 pm. Senior Night. 

October 8th – Mustang Volleyball vs. Mound City, 5:30 pm. Senior Night. 

October 8th – Shamrock Softball vs. Putnam County. Pink Out Night. 

October 9th – Pot Luck, 12 noon, Worth County Senior Center. 

October 10th – Maryville Fall into Fun, 12 noon to 6 pm. Market vendors, music, kids activities, and more. 

October 10th – Grant City Lions Club Corn Maze, Allendale, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Play in the park, enjoy hot dogs, ride a way wagon, tackle the corn maze, and find the “Candy Lion.” “Littles” 3 & under free. All others $5. Food is extra. 

October 10th – Sheridan Halloween Lock-in, Sheridan Community Building, 6 pm. Please come pick up your child on October 11th at 6:00 am. Your child does not have to stay all night if they don’t want to. For grades K-8. Pre-K can come, but parents should come get them after the activities. Costume contest, coloring pages, cookie decorating, face painting, movies, board games, pony rides, and more. Pizza, popcorn, and brownies along with drinks. 

October 11th – St. Joseph Catholic Church Fall Dinner, 11 am, church basement. Free will donation. 

October 12th – No mail delivery. Columbus Day.

October 12th – No school at Worth County or North Nodaway. Professional Development. 

October 12th – GRM Networks 75th Anniversary Open House, 11 am to 2 pm. Food, giveaways, door prizes. 

October 12th – Hawk Softball vs. Gallatin, 5:00 pm. Senior Night. 

October 13th – Kidsight vision screening at North Harrison, 9:00 am. For grades PK through 6th grade.

October 13th – Hopkins Historical Society Fall Meeting, 7:00 pm. 

October 15th – NEN School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm. 

October 15th – Tiger Football vs. Pattonsburg, 7:00 pm. Senior Night. 

October 16th – Early Dismissal at Gilman City. End of Quarter. 

October 17th – Missouri Days Marching Band Festival at Trenton. 

October 17th – Gilman City Barnwarming, 7:00 pm. 

October 18th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Post 464 membership.

October 18th -- Grant City Lions Club Corn Maze, Allendale, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Play in the park, enjoy hot dogs, ride a way wagon, tackle the corn maze, and find the “Candy Lion.” “Littles” 3 & under free. All others $5. Food is extra. 

October 21st – Worth County School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

October 21st – North Nodaway School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm.

October 22nd – No school at NEN or North Harrison. Parent/Teacher Conferences. 

October 22nd – Early dismissal at Worth County and Gilman City. Parent/Teacher Conferences.

October 22nd -- Hopkins Food Pantry, 3 pm to 5 pm, Hopkins Christian Church Parsonage.

October 23rd – No school at NEN, Gilman City, North Harrison, or Worth County. End of Quarter. 

October 23rd – Last day to file as a write-in candidate for the November 3rd election, 5:00 pm. 

October 24th – Halloween Costume 5K and Kids Trick or Treat, 2811 Yellowstone Avenue, Blockton, 3 pm. Sponsored by the Taylor County Conservation Board. 

October 24th – Haunted corn maze, Allendale. “Littles” from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. “Spooks” from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

October 25th – Ravenwood Community Breakfast, 8:00 am to 12 noon. The Girls Softball Team will be helping. 

October 29th – Early dismissal at North Nodaway. Parent/Teacher Conferences. 

October 30th – No school at North Nodaway. End of quarter. 

October 31st – Northwest Missouri State Homecoming Parade.

November 3rd – General election for Missouri. Polls open at 6 am and close at 7 pm. 

November 15th -- Tri-C Memorial Post 464 Pancake Breakfast, 7 am to 11 am, Conception Junction. Proceeds to Ladies Auxiliary Unit 464. 

May 29th – North Nodaway Alumni Reunion, North Nodaway School, 5:30 pm. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Google, State Partner to Offer Free AI Training

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) are pleased to announce a new partnership with Google to help empower educators, students, and job seekers across the state with critical job ready and AI skills, all at no cost.  

Missouri is home to nearly 100,000 active educators and 1.1 million students across all levels of education. These tools will further streamline educator workloads and create customized classroom materials that allow for a concentrated focus on supporting students, while giving learners access to innovative, active, and constructive learning experiences. 

“This partnership reflects Missouri’s commitment to using AI in ways that directly benefit the people we serve,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “As AI rapidly reshapes our economy, we’re preparing Missouri’s workforce with the skills needed to stay competitive. By prioritizing safe, ethical, and transparent use of technology, we’re making state services more accessible and ensuring Missourians are ready for the high-growth, high-wage jobs of an AI-driven future.”

Missouri is partnering with Google through its Grow with Google initiative, providing residents with free access to Google Career Certificates and Google AI courses. Training courses are flexible and offered online, designed to help Missourians strengthen their skills and gain job-ready AI skills that help them better prepare for high-earning careers. Individuals can secure their free license by registering online.  

“These courses strengthen our commitment to helping job seekers gain the practical skills and confidence needed to step into high-quality careers,” said Dr. Bennett Boggs, Commissioner of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. “By expanding access to cutting edge AI training and education to job seekers, students, and instructors, we’re preparing Missourians for the workforce of the future and ensuring individuals at every stage of their career journey remain competitive.”  

In addition, MDHEWD and DESE will provide educators, students, and staff with access to Google for Education AI tools, including Gemini for Education and Gemini Notebook and the Google AI Educator Series which provides standards-aligned training at no-cost to help educators understand and use these tools effectively.    

"We’re proud to partner with Missouri to give educators, students, and professionals across the state no-cost access to secure, cutting-edge AI tools, training, and certifications,” said Chris Phillips, Vice President and General Manager, Education, Google. “By delivering these resources directly through K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and local Missouri Job Centers, we are helping residents statewide build practical AI fluency so they can thrive at school and in their careers today and prepare for the opportunities of tomorrow."

“School districts and charter schools continue to have full discretion over the adoption of these tools, and for those that implement them, this work strengthens personalized learning and helps students interact with AI safely, ethically, and responsibly,” said Dr. Stacey Preis, Interim Commissioner of Education. “DESE is committed to ensuring the best conditions for student success and upholding a vision in which every Missouri student graduates with a great education.” 

DESE has four key areas of support that will guide the state’s rollout of these tools: 

 Support for Educators: Tools will help educators generate lesson plans, develop grading rubrics, and summarize classroom discussions, reducing administrative tasks and strengthening instruction.

 Customized Learning: Tools will provide practice exercises and materials tailored to each student’s learning pace and needs, enhancing teacher instruction. 

 Research and Brainstorming: Students can use technology as a supplemental resource while learning to verify the accuracy and reliability of AI provided information. 

 Digital Citizenship: A dedicated AI literacy curriculum will ensure students understand how to use these tools effectively and ethically. 

Rigorous standards for data security and privacy are built into the foundation of Google’s education tools. Clear guidelines and expectations are available for educators to help students use resources appropriately. By pairing the technology with digital citizenship instruction, educators can reinforce ethical use and help students develop the skills needed to engage with AI responsibly. 

Bristol Hicks, Rylee Scadden, Brianna Meyer Power Resurgent Bluejays

Brianna Meyer with her pitching arm and Bristol Hicks and Rylee Scadden with their bats have fueled a resurgent Northeast Nodaway softball squad this year. After a forgettable 11-0 loss to Albany to start the season, it looked like more of the same when they went down for the count against OSHS. But they came back and won that game 18-7. Against Maryville, the pitching arm of Brianna Meyer and the bat and muscles of Rylee Scadden powered the Bluejays past Maryville 17-2.

Two errors fueled the Wildcards in the first inning, and they began teeing off, with singles from Michelle Meek and Anna Ramey putting them up 3-0. Zoe Stawkowski popped out to catcher Paizlee Norman, and Autumn Manley grounded to second baseman Rylee Scadden, who tagged out Anna Ramey going to second to get the Bluejays out of the inning.

Rylee Scadden singled to center to start the Bluejay first. Maddy Faustlin reached on a bunt single, and the ball got away to score Scadden to cut the Bluejay deficit to 3-1 and put Faustlin on third. Brianna Meyer popped out, but Paizlee Norman was plunked to keep the inning alive. Hayley Yost doubled to center to score Kiley Yost (running for Norman) and Maddy Faustlin to tie it at 3-3. Bristol Hicks singled. Khloe Burns flied out to center. OSHS tried to double Hicks off first, but threw it away as Yost scored to make it 4-3.

With one out in the second, Scarlett Pirak walked. Laine Downs doubled her home to tie it at 4-4. Jaelin Hahn doubled to center; Downs, who held up to make sure the ball wasn’t caught, made it to third. That preserved the tie as pitcher Addi Thummel struck out Ady Prado and caught Michelle Meek’s pop fly.

Rylee Scadden singled to lead off the Bluejay second, but Maddy Faustlin forced her at second, Brianna Meyer flied out, and Paizlee Norman grounded out.

Anna Ramey reached on an error to start the Wildcard third, but Bluejay catcher Paizlee Norman gunned her down stealing to end the threat. 

With one out in the Bluejay third, Bristol Hicks reached on an error. Khloe Burns struck out, but Hicks stole second. Addi Thummel singled to score Hicks to put the Bluejays in front 5-4.

But the Wildcards started teeing off again in the fourth. Amiya Martens singled to center, and Scarlett Pirak reached on a bunt single. Laine Downs reached third on a dropped fly ball as two runs scored to put OSHS back in front 6-5. Jaelin Hahn laid down a bunt down the first base line. First baseman Hayley Yost recorded the out, but Laine Downs scored to make it 7-5.

Maddy Faustlin reached first on an error with one out in the Bluejay fourth. Brianna Meyer singled and Paizlee Norman was plunked for the second time that evening to load the bases. Hayley Yost flied out to left as Faustlin tagged up and scored, Brianna Meyer advanced to third, and Paizlee Norman advanced to second. Bristol Hicks singled to center to score Norman and Meyer as the Bluejays regained the lead at 8-7.

Northeast cleaned up their play, getting three outs and working around Amiya Martens’ two-out single. Third baseman Brianna Meyer threw out Zoe Stawkowski, Thummel struck out Autumn Marley, and second baseman Rylee Scadden threw out Scarlett Pirak.

Kiley Yost sparked the Bluejays off the bench by beating out an infield hit to start the fifth. Rylee Scadden singled to left to put Yost on second. Maddy Faustlin grounded into a fielder’s choice, but Scadden beat the force try and everyone was safe. Brianna Meyer doubled to center as Kiley Yost scored, Rylee Scadden scored, and Faustlin was out trying to go from first to third. 

But the Bluejays proceeded to score eight runs with two outs to put the game away. Paizlee Norman reached on an error as Meyer took third. A dropped pop fly turned into a run as Hayley Yost reached first, Norman took third, and Meyer scored to make it 11-7. Bristol Hicks singled to right as Norman scored to make it 12-7, Yost took third and Hicks second on the unsuccessful throw home. Aubrey Fetters beat out an infield hit as Bristol Hicks and Hayley Yost scored to make it 14-7. Addi Thummel walked, and Kiley Yost was plunked to load the bases. Rylee Scadden walked to force in Fetters to make it 15-7. Maddy Faustlin beat out an infield hit to score Thummel to make it 16-7. Brianna Meyer reached on a dropped fly ball as Kiley Yost and Rylee Scadden scored to allow the Bluejays to go home early.

Against Maryville, Jorden Engle reached first on an error to start the game. Mercedes Hall popped out, but Addisyn Jenson-Pleasance popped out to shortstop Maddy Faustlin, who doubled Engle off first to end the inning.

Seemingly demoralized by the previous play, Maryville committed two errors in NEN’s half of the first. Rylee Scadden reached first on an error, and Maddy Faustlin reached second on another as Scadden scored to make it 1-0. Paizlee Norman doubled to left to score Faustlin to make it 2-0. Norman stole third. Audrey Fetters reached on Maryville’s third error of the inning as Norman scored to make it 3-0.

Brianna Meyer walked the first Maryville batter to start the second but recovered to strike out the next two and throw out Jayden Joe to get out of the inning.

Ashlynn Kennard singled to center to start Northeast Nodaway’s second. The ball got away, and she took second. Kennard took third on a passed ball and scored on Rylee Scadden’s single to make it 4-0. Maddy Faustlin was plunked. Brianna Meyer reached first on a dropped fly ball as Scadden scored to make it 5-0 and Faustlin advanced to second. Paizlee Norman flied out to center as Faustlin tagged up and advanced to third. Hayley Yost singled to left as Meyer scored all the way from first and Faustlin scored as well to make it 7-0. Yost took second on the throw home. Aubrey Fetters reached first on an error as Yost took third. Bristol Hicks got an infield hit as Yost scored to make it 8-0 and Fetters advanced to second. With two outs, Ashlynn Kennard reached first on an error to load the bases. Rylee Scadden singled to left as Fetters scored to make it 9-0. Maddy Faustlin reached second on an error as Ashlynn Kennard and Bristol Hicks scored and Scadden advanced to third to make it 11-0. Brianna Meyer hit a squib in front of the plate and was safe to load the bases. Paizlee Norman walked to force in a run to make it 12-0. Hayley Yost singled to left as Faustlin scored to make it 13-0. 

Maryville could not answer in the third as Mallory Culp singled, only to be forced out at second by center fielder Rylee Scadden after an apparent single to center by Haleigh Jackson.  

Khloe Burns and Piper Gray walked to start Northeast Nodaway’s third. Ashlynn Kennard popped out, but Addi Thummel singled to load the bases. Maddy Faustlin grounded into a force at third, but Khloe Burns scored to make it 14-0. 

Maryville finally answered to start the fourth as Addisyn Jenson-Pleasance doubled. Harper Poston reached first on an error, and Faye Hornickel walked to load the bases. Kamryn Spire was plunked to force in a run to make it 14-1. With the bases loaded and nobody out, anything could happen, but Brianna Meyer struck out Jayden Joe for the first out, battling back from a 3-0 count. Mallory Culp grounded into a force at home as Maddy Faustlin cut her down from short. Haleigh Jackson walked to force in a run to make it 14-2, but Jorden Engle grounded out to Faustlin to end the threat.

Paizlee Norman reached on a dropped pop fly to start Northeast Nodaway’s fourth. Kiley Yost singled to left and Emma Vicker walked to load the bases. Khloe Burns walked to force in a run to make it 15-2. Piper Gray singled in Kiley Yost to make it 16-2. Ashlynn Kennard grounded into a force at third. Khloe Burns was out, but Emma Vicker scored to end the game and send Northeast Nodaway home early. 

Tri-County Health Contagious Disease Report

On Friday, the Tri-County Health Department released its contagious disease stats for August.

DeKalb

2 dog bites

1 STEC (Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli)

2 Campylobacter infections

Gentry

4 Chlamydia

1 STEC (Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli)

3 Hyperthermia

2 dog bites

1 COVID-19

Worth

2 Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis

Tiger Softball Down to Last Nine Players

Worth County’s softball team is down to its last nine players following a 14-2 loss to Princeton Thursday.

On Tuesday, September 1^st, the Tigers used a home run from Audrey Runde and two spectacular defensive plays from freshman Kaydence Downing to preserve a 2-0 win over North Andrew. Downing, playing right field, threw a runner trying to go from first to third and later made a shoestring catch for the final out of the game.

Against Princeton, pitcher Kristen Tracy sprained an ankle early in the game, and things went from bad to worse as Princeton, who went to state last year and who has everyone back this year, pounded the ball all night long. The demoralized Tigers made ten errors in the loss.

It is not known when Tracy will be back. By rule, if a team can’t start with nine players, they can’t play. Some teams have players that can bat, but can’t field, or vice versa; when a team doesn’t have nine players they can send to the plate, they take an automatic out.

Under MSHSAA rules, it is past the deadline to form an emergency cooperative. There was talk about a softball cooperative between Northeast Nodaway and Worth County last year, but the Bluejays have a lot more players out this year. After the MSHSAA assigns districts for the year which it has, then it is too late to form a cooperative.

A new player could join the squad mid-season, but they must complete MSHSAA-required 14 days of conditioning and have a physical and health insurance on file with the school. Exceptions are if the athlete in question is a member of the golf team or the cheer squad; then, they are not subject to the 14-day requirement.