North Nodaway Hires Two Substitutes, Approves Bond Contractor

The North Nodaway School Board Wednesday approved two substitutes and named a contractor for the bond project to build the additions at the elementary and high school as well as the new bus barn north of the high school. 

The board approved Jennifer Riedel as a substitute custodian and Stephanie Deleon as a substitute paraprofessional, custodian, and cook. The vote was 4-0, with board member Vicki Riley abstaining. Board members Samantha Brown and Cari Cline were not present.

The school received three bids for the bond project. The school received a bid from Herner of St. Joseph for $1,980,000 for the high school and the elementary and $835,000 for the bus barn for a combined total of $2,815,000. Lee Grover submitted a bid for $2,298,579 for the high school and elementary additions and a combined bid of $3,020,225 to do the bus barn as well. They were not willing to do just the bus barn. Lehr submitted a bid for $2,024,291 for the high school and elementary additions, but no bid for the bus barn. 

The proceeds from the voter approved bond issue came out to $2,643,000. The board voted to approve the bid from Herner Construction, contingent upon a negotiated contract by Superintendent Chris Turpin to build the new additions at the elementary and high school as well as the new bus barn. The school has three years to spend the money raised from the bond issue. 

The board approved Hines Mechanical of St. Joseph to complete the air conditioning project contingent on a negotiated contract by Superintendent Chris Turpin. Four contractors took a tour of the facility, but only two submitted bids.

Hines Mechanical submitted a base bid of $143,571, an addition of $4,730 for reheat coils, and an addition of $13,640 for double wall spiral pipe. IHP submitted a bid of $258,351 with an addition of $12,897 for reheat coils and $39,718 for double wall spiral pipe. 

Money will be paid for by ESSER money and other funds that the school had set aside for the project.

Second grade teacher Danielle Johnson and Rosemary Cooper, who is student teaching under Johnson, talked about their work in teaching second graders. They are working on kindness and are brainstorming ideas to raise money for local causes.

Kindergarten teacher Angie Davison reported that she had gotten a $500 grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Association for new toys for her classroom. She was able to get toy sticks and balls, magnets, puzzle blocks, legos, building cubes, and other toys for her class. They are working on keeping emotions under control, recognizing emotions, and reading allowed. 

The board approved the itinerary for the senior trip that will take place from May 8th to 11th before graduation. North Nodaway seniors will stay at WaterMill Cove in Branson. They will give access to a complimentary golf cart for being return customers. On the way, they plan to visit the Osceola Cheese Factory and pick up some samples. They will also visit Five Star Parks on Monday.

Possible attractions at Branson include the Indoor Zoo, Dixie Stampede, the Zipline, the Gravity Coaster, go karts, a boat, and dinner at Lambert’s.

Elementary Principal Ashley Marriott reported that new Elementary Student Council officers were named. Named were Gannon Stricker (President), Arianna Owens (Vice-President), Zoey Pearson (Treasurer), and Ava Steinman (Secretary). Representatives of the student body who will be invited to participate in the student council include Charlie Piper, Cade Miller, Avary Volner, Montana Morrow, and Dustie Rader.

Around 110 grandparents and special adults were served at the elementary Grandparents Day Luncheon.

Professional development on October 24th focused on learning more about utilizing the school’s new math resources and breaking down the benchmarking data. 

A PAT Trunk or Treat was held Thursday afternoon at the elementary.

As of October 13th, there were 95 students in the elementary and 14 in the Pre-K.

High School Principal Roger Johnson reported that there were 12 vo-tech students, 11 dual credit students, and 7 cadet teachers, of which two were in the elementary.

The school completed drills on emergencies, including tornadoes, fires, bus evacuations, intruders, and earthquakes. Some procedures were tweaked to help substitute teachers.

Middle school and high school teacher teams were working on writing curriculum and developing cross curricular ELA units and activities, planning large student incentives, awards, and community service opportunities.

Parent teacher conferences were held on October 20th. Professional development was held on October 24th. Last year, there were 19 students with perfect attendance; this year, there were 30. 

There are currently 32 students participating in the Missouri A+ program. Mr. Johnson said the peer teaching component has been beneficial to the students.

College reps from Missouri Western, Missouri, and Northwest were at the school recently. Junior students attended the Northwest Career Fair. Seniors attended the career fair at the St. Joseph Airport. Sophomores attended the My Success Event. 

The Student Council attended the Northwest District Student Council meeting at Polo. Several great ideas came back with the students to the school. 

Service learning projects are underway, and a new Leo Club is being formed. Several ideas were discussed for community service.

Superintendent Chris Turpin reported that the roof project that was approved by the board in the September meeting has been completed and that the roof shouldn’t be an issue for many years to come.

The City of Hopkins is in the process of sandblasting and relining the water tower next to the school. They have blocked off part of the parking lot and stored some of their equipment by the commons.

The annual school board training will be next month. Board filing dates will be set next month, and board working sessions will be set; topics will include school safety planning and a possible presentation on bleachers. 

The ball field restrooms and concession stand have been winterized.

The school is in the process of finding a full time custodian for the elementary school.

The North Nodaway PTO purchased North Nodaway shirts for every student and staff member. They also provided monetary support for staff dinner during parent teacher conferences.

The school has been donated free furniture, including 30 teacher chairs, tables, magnetic dry erase boards, and a new electric projection screen.

A grant has been submitted for interior door costs at the high school.

Obituary --- David Craig 1953-2022

David Arthur Craig, 69, Blythedale, MO passed away Monday, October 24, 2022.

He was born on August 23, 1953, in Blythedale, Missouri the son of Darryl and Bonnie (Offield) Craig. They preceded him in death along with a brother, Darryl Craig and sister, Delynda Gary.

David is survived by his sisters, Delila Mossburg, Blythedale, MO, Diane Pevoteaux, Eldora, IA, Debbie Perea, Arizona, and brothers, Dan Craig, Eagleville, MO and Dennis Craig, Colorado Springs, CO.

David has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. The family will hold a Celebration of Life in July of 2023. There is no scheduled family visitation. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Obituary -- Huxley Stout 2022-2022

Huxley William Stout was stillborn and passed away Friday, October 28 at a Liberty, MO hospital.

Huxley was the son of Robert Ray, Jr. and Mindy Sue (Gilbert) Stout, they survive of the home.  He is also survived by his brothers, Jaxson and Zayden Stout and his sister, Emmalee, Stout all of the home in Princeton, MO; his maternal grandparents, William (Beth) Gilbert; uncle, Adam (Sarah) Clark and aunt, Tisha (John) Puckett.

He was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Marjorie Fagan and Robert Stout, Sr.; his maternal grandmother, Susan (Hayes) Gilbert and aunt, Emily Clark.

Huxley has been cremated under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Princeton, MO.

There are no scheduled services.  Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.   

Obituary -- Joyce Chambers 1930-2022

Juanita Joyce (Dowis) Chambers, Maryville, MO, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.

Born June 28, 1930, in Sheridan, Missouri to June Dowis and Quete (Morgan) Dowis, she graduated salutatorian from Sheridan High School in 1947. She worked at Nodaway Valley Bank as an executive assistant to the president for many years and retired in 1995.

She married Bill Chambers, June 30, 1947 and they had three children. They moved their entire family and house from Sheridan to Maryville in 1966. The move for the house itself was a point of pride resulting in a 49.5-mile odometer reading being mounted to their Maryville residence.

Joyce loved to travel. She traveled to numerous foreign countries with her husband, family, and friends. In her later years, she continued her travels across the world with her long-time partner Maurice Peve.

In her spare time, she also loved to play bridge, garden, collect rocks, read, write, crafty handwork, and spend time laughing with friends and family. She was happiest when she could do any of those things while spending time outside.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Chambers; her parents, June and Quete Dowis; one brother Charlie Dowis and two sisters, Bette (Dowis) Bradley and Roberta (Dowis) Kirby.

Survivors include one brother, Franklin Dowis of Colorado Springs, Colo. Two daughters, Juna Orr of Denver, Colo, and Denice Chambers of Clovis, Calif; one son, Brad Chambers of Lake Benton, Minn. Three grandchildren, Morgan Ave of Centerton, Ark., Molly Harvey of Brookings, S.D., and Alex Chambers of Colorado Springs, Colo; and two great grandchildren.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Two St. Joseph Men Escape Serious Injury in Fiery Crash South of Grant City

Two St. Joseph men escaped serious injury in a fiery crash between Grant City and Gentry on Route 169 Friday afternoon at around 4:15 pm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2002 Kenworth Semi driven by John Finchum (58) of St. Joseph was southbound on Route 169 in Worth County, five miles north of Gentry. A Toyota Sequoia driven by Jerry Campbell (81) of St. Joseph was northbound. The Sequoia crossed the center line and drove into the southbound lane of traffic. The semi attempted to avoid the Sequoia, crossed the center line, and the Sequoia struck the Kenworth at an angle in the southbound lane. The Sequoia ran off the west side, struck an embankment, and overturned. The semi skidded and ran off the east side, struck an embankment, and caught fire.

Campbell received minor injuries and was not transported for treatment. Finchum was not injured in the accident.

The accident blocked Route 169 south of the five mile corner south of Grant City for a time. There were numerous emergency vehicles at the scene.

Courthouse News for October 26th, 2022

On October 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Christopher Warren (40) of Bethany in Harrison County on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony), Possession of Marijuana (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding.

On October 19th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Krista Johns (33) of Des Moines in Harrison County on charges of DWI (Felony) and Driving Wrong Direction on Roadway. Charges were filed on October 20th by Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer. Bond was set at $25,000, cash only.

On October 19th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Caleb Phillips filed charges against Jon Yaple (77) of Burlington Junction alleging Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident).

On October 20th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2007 Cadillac driven by Jamil Hopper (46) of Bethany and a 2011 Peterbilt driven by Gary Knight (57) of Seymore (MO) were both southbound on I-35 at the 101 mile marker near Eagleville. The Cadillac traveled off the east side of the roadway, overcorrected, and traveled back, striking the front left side of the Peterbilt. The Cadillac then traveled off the east side, coming to rest in the median. Hopper received moderate injuries and was taken to Harrison County Hospital.

On October 20th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department and the Leon Police Department arrested Michael Chamberlain (42) of Leon on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear and for Domestic Assault. Bond was set at $500, cash only.

On October 20th, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Lisa Coots (37) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Valid License. Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.

On October 21st, Gentry County Prosecutor Jessica Jones filed charges against Amberlyn Potter (29) of Grant City alleging Speeding, Failure to Register, No Insurance, and DWI.

On October 21st, Harrison County Prosecutor Johnathan Meyer filed charges against Jerold Service (34) of Ridgeway alleging two counts Hindering Prosecution, No Valid License, and Displaying Plates Belonging to Another. Bond was set at $2,500, cash only.

On October 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Stephen Stevens (60) of Hopkins in Nodaway County on charges of DWI (Felony) and a Nodaway County Warrant for Failure to Appear (Failure to Register).

On October 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Carter Dougherty (20) of Columbia (MO) in Harrison County on charges of Unlawful Possession of Firearm (Felony), Failure to Register, and No Seat Belt.

On October 22nd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested David Morriss (36) of Guilford in Nodaway County on charges of DWI, Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident), and Failure to Register. The Patrol says Morriss, who was driving a 2015 Chevy Silverado, and Grace Schroeder (20) of Liberty, who was driving a 2010 Toyota Highlander, were both westbound on 136 west of Maple Drive, ¼ of a mile east of Maryville at around 9:40 pm. The Patrol says Morriss was driving too fast for conditions, struck the Silverado, traveled off the north side, struck a fence, went airborne, and struck a tree. Morriss received serious injuries and was life flighted to Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

On October 22nd at around 4 pm, officers from the Ringgold, Taylor, and Adams County Sheriff’s Departments executed a search warrant seeking for stolen items on the western edge of Ringgold County. Multiple items were recovered and controlled substances and paraphernalia were seized. The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Michelle Grady (54) of Clearfield and Monty Parkhurst (58) of Clearfield on charges of Child Endangerment, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. They are being held on no bond until seen by the magistrate.

Charges listed are mere 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.

Lance Runde Scores 12 as JH Bluejay Boys Overcome Monster Night from Ridge Clements

Lance Runde led a balanced attack as the Northeast Nodaway junior high Bluejays overcame a monster night from Ridge Clements and Northeast came away with the 38-21 win. The night before, North Nodaway had a forgettable night against East Atchison in which they turned the ball over 32 times in a 49-10 loss. But against Northeast, Ridge Clements nearly singlehandedly kept his team in the game in the first quarter, scoring all eight points as the game was tied at 2, 6, and 8. He would go on to score 18 points and get 15 boards for the Mustangs.

But the tale of the tape was in Northeast's favor; despite the tie score after one, Northeast was outplaying North Nodaway on the floor; they had fewer turnovers, more boards, and more assists. Sure enough, they started pulling away in the second quarter as Reece Gray scored off a drive, Lance Runde scored off a Bentin Roberts steal, and then Wyat Scadden got a tip and Roberts scored off a steal to make it 14-8 at the 4:20 mark of the second. Clements cut it to 14-10, but then Chase Allen threw a perfect high low pass to Reece Gray and he converted a three point play to spark the Bluejays. Northeast then began beating North Nodaway up and down the floor; several of their assists came off players airing it out deep, perhaps trying to replicate the success of the football team in airing it out to Bo Collins the last two years. Reece Gray got a steal, got it to Bentin, who got it to Lance for the finish, Reece Gray got an offensive glass and fed Roberts on the wing, and then Liam Cordell aired one out to Reece Gray to make it 23-10 at the half.

The Bluejays continued to pull away in the third quarter. Reece Gray pushed one ahead to Bentin Roberts, who fed Lance Runde for a finish to start the third. Reece Gray got a third chance putback to make it 27-10. Ridge Clements went coast to coast to cut it to 27-12, but then Wyat Scadden got loose in transition, Brady O'Connell got loose after Wyat Scadden aired one out, and then Reece Gray got a steal to Bentin Roberts; Bentin couldn't finish over Ridge Clements, but Lance Runde was there for the putback to make it 33-12.

Northeast led 34-14 after three, allowing them to sub freely. Jace Burns, coming off an arm injury that sidelined him for football, showed some skill as he scored off an inside shot, got three steals, and hustled all over the place. Jude Archer added an assist, rebounded well, and got a putback at the buzzer for the Bluejays.

Seven different Bluejays scored in the win. Lance Runde had 12, Reece Gray 10, Bentin Roberts 6, Brady O'Connell 4, and Wyat Scadden, Jace Burns, and Jude Archer had 2 each.

Bentin Roberts, Jude Archer, Jace Burns, and Toryn Privett each had 1 rejection.

Lance Runde and Reece Gray had 7 boards. Wyat Scadden and Jude Archer had 5, Bentin Roberts and Chase Allen had 3 each, and Toryn Privett had 2. 

Bentin Roberts had 5 assists. Reece Gray had 2, and Brady O'Connell, Chase Allen, Liam Cordell, Lance Runde, and Wyat Scadden had 1 each.

Lance Runde had 4 tips. Liam Cordell had 3, Wyat Scadden and Jace Burns had 2 each, and Bentin Roberts and Jude Archer had 1 each.

Reece Gray had 6 steals. Liam Cordell and Jace Burns had 3 each, while Lance Runde, Wyat Scadden, and Bentin Roberts had 2 each.

For North Nodaway, Ridge Clements had 18 points and Marek Stevens 3.

Ridge Clements had 3 blocks.

Ridge Clements had 15 boards. Marek Stevens had 3, Jackson Keho and Hayden Marriott 2 each, and Ty Moyer and Owen Coleman 1 each.

Weston Alexander had 1 tip. Ridge Clements had 3 steals.

Pattonsburg Escapes Cellar, but Long Road Ahead

Pattonsburg escaped both the GRC cellar and the District 3 cellar with a 78-48 win over St. Joseph Christian, but their 74-32 halftime loss to Albany shows that they have a long ways to go in order to catch the teams ahead of them. A win by Christian would have vaulted them ahead of Pattonsburg in the District 3 standings given the automatic switch.

The Panthers came into the last three games seeking to make a statement. The Albany game showed that they have gotten to where they can score against anyone. Last year, they lost 84-0 against Albany. However, they lost the turnover battle to Albany 4-1 and gave up 500 yards to the Warriors, meaning they have a lot more work to do on defense.

The Panthers will now travel to King City on November 4th; they lost to them 92-36 in the regular season game. The game will be a test to see how much they have improved since that time.

Gage Iddings ran 7 times for 19 yards, and Brody Langfitt 1 time for 2 yards. Iddings completed 17 of his 36 pass attempts for 250 yards and Brody Langfitt completed one pass for 50 yards. Langfitt had 8 catches for 182 yards. Landon Preston had 5 catches for 97 yards, and Sam Coin 4 catches for 22 yards. Langfitt had a big night as he caught all four of Pattonsburg’s touchdown passes and added a kickoff return for a score.

Defensively, Gage Iddings had 12 tackles. Brody Langfitt had 10, Landon Preston 6, Sam Coin 4, and Gavin Humphrey, Evan Schreiber, and Jace Estrada 1 each. Kyler Preston had a fumble recovery.

Against Christian, Pattonsburg broke up a 32-32 tie at halftime with a big second half as they pulled away for the 78-48 win. Gage Iddings carried the team on his shoulders, beating Christian with his legs and his arm. He completed 36 of his 45 pass attempts for 411 yards and seven touchdowns and ran 16 times for another 114 yards. Brody Langfitt completed another pass for 40 yards. Pattonsburg had 565 yards for the night. 

Brody Langfitt had 13 catches for 137 yards. Sam Coin had 11 catches for 127 yards, Landon Preston 5 catches for 111 yards, Daltyn Sperry 7 catches for 48 yards, and Evan Schreiber 1 catch for 34 yards.

Gage Iddings led the team with 18 tackles. Brody Langfitt had 10, Landon Preston 9, Sam Coin 8, Daltyn Sperry 4, Evan Schreiber, Dillon Hartschen, and Jace Estrada 3, and Gavin Humphrey and Collin Mason 1 each. Iddings, Langfitt, and Preston each had 1 tackle for loss, while Hartschen had a sack. Gage Iddings had an interception. 

Carter Luke, Trevor Weir Have Big Nights as Platte Valley Wins Conference 30-16

Carter Luke had a big night offensively and Trevor Weir had a big night defensively as Platte Valley won the Highway 275 Conference with a 30-16 win over East Atchison. They took a 16-0 lead at halftime and made it stand up in the second half. East Atchison ran 66 plays to 40 for Platte Valley, and had more first downs than Platte Valley, 14-9. But Platte Valley won the turnover battle, with Aydan Blackford getting a 60 yard pick six, Brandon McQueen getting another pick, and Landon Wiederholt getting a fumble recovery.

The win scrambled the District 4 seedings in a way that benefited Worth County and hurt Albany. Previously, North Andrew had been first and East Atchison second. But with Platte Valley’s victory, East Atchison dropped all the way down to fourth. Worth County moved up to third, meaning they don’t have to travel to Albany. Albany was stuck at fifth despite having beaten Worth County and Platte Valley. Platte Valley moved up to second and will host South Holt on Friday, November 4th. North Andrew will face the winner of Stanberry and Nodaway Valley, Worth County will host Rock Port, and Albany will travel to East Atchison.

Carter Luke had a big night on offense, getting 16 carries for 184 yards, including a 52 yard run. Jaxon McCrary had 9 carries for 20 yards, and Aydan Blackford had 5 carries for 8 yards. Blackford had 2 completions in 3 attempts for 40 yards. Brandon McQueen had 1 catch for 31 yards and McCrary had 1 catch for 9 yards. After he was injured in the Albany game, Luke came back in a big way down the stretch.

Defensively, Trevor Weir had a big night with 17 tackles, including 4 tackles for loss. Justin Miller had 11 tackles, Jaxon McCrary 10, Aydan Blackford and Carter Luke 9 each, Wyatt Miller 8, Leland Otto 6, Brandon McQueen 5, Andy Mattson 4, and Keagan Etter and Mason Richardson 1 each. 

Besides winning the turnover battle, Platte Valley was able to break through and throw the East Atchison backs for losses; they had 12 tackles for loss. Trevor Weir had 4 tackles for loss. Carter Luke had 2.5, Justin Miller 2, Wyatt Miller 1.5, Brandon McQueen 1, and Leland Otto and Andy Mattson .5. Trevor Weir had the lone sack.

Hayley Yost Scores 10 as JH Bluejay Girls Beat Union Star

Hayley Yost had 10 points for the Northeast Nodaway girls, and the Bluejays got their first win Wednesday, beating Union Star 32-11. Previously, they had lost by two, 19-17 to King City. Statwise, the games had a lot of similarities. The difference between that game and this one was that the Bluejays did a much better job of finishing around the rim, which took the pressure off their defense and allowed them to get set instead of having to scramble back and be on their heels against a potential fast break. 

Early in the game, it looked like history would repeat itself as the Bluejays turned it over early; they were pressing and trying to force the ball. Onaliya Hoffman's putback for Union Star was the only basket for either side during the first few minutes. But then Kynder Florea got one into Hayley Yost inside, and she finished to take the lid off the rim. Northeast scored 10 points in the final three and a half minutes of the first quarter as Blair Nelson added a putback, Brianna Meyer finished off a Kynder Florea steal, Kynder Florea hit an outside shot, and Blair Nelson hit Hayley Yost again in the post to make it 10-2 after one.

Brianna Meyer picked up where she left off in the first game, wreaking havoc on the defensive end; she had 12 tips for the night. Hayley Yost protected the rim, getting 3 blocks, while the Bluejays maintained good gap control as Union Star's players, MaKenna Grace, Enslee Workman, and Braelynn Weber, kept trying to drive into the paint to no avail.

Meanwhile, Yost carried the Bluejays on the offensive end in the second quarter. After Brianna Meyer scored off a steal to start the period, Yost controlled the paint, getting six in the quarter, getting passes from Meyer, Kynder Florea, and Addi Thummel. Northeast led 18-2 at the break.

Kynder Florea had the hot hand for the Bluejays in the third, scoring six straight points. She scored off a steal, knocked one down after Hayley Yost kept a possession alive with an offensive board, and knocked another down off a pass from Meyer before the reserves took over.

Bristol Hicks picked up where she left off last game, scoring four. Sadie Hall knocked one down from inside, while Addi Thummel stepped up and knocked one down from the left wing. Rylee Scadden distributed the ball well for the Bluejays, getting 3 assists.

Hayley Yost had 10 points for the Bluejays. Kynder Florea had 8, Brianna Meyer and Bristol Hicks had 4 each, and Blair Nelson, Sadie Hall, and Addi Thummel 2 each.

Hayley Yost had 3 blocks while Brianna Meyer had 1.

Blair Nelson had 7 boards. Kynder Florea had 6, Bristol Hicks, Hayley Yost, Sadie Hall, Addi Thummel, and Piper Gray all had 3, while Rylee Scadden had 1. All nine Bluejays had at least one board.

Brianna Meyer and Rylee Scadden had 3 assists each. Kynder Florea and Blair Nelson had 2. Addi Thummel and Hayley Yost had 1 each.

Brianna Meyer had 12 tips. Blair Nelson and Hayley Yost had 3, while Kynder Florea had 2.

Kynder Florea and Blair Nelson had 4 steals each. Hayley Yost had 3, Brianna Meyer 2, and Adie Thummel and Piper Gray 1 each.

Bentin Roberts Makes Defensive Presence Known as JH Bluejays Win First

Bentin Roberts made his defensive presence known Wednesday night as the Northeast Nodaway junior high boys got their first win, a 33-26 win over Union Star. Previously, they had been run out of the gym in the first half against King City in their 47-27 loss. Union Star tried to follow their lead and do the same thing. Northeast bent, but didn't break against the pressure, and by the end of the first quarter, they had erased their early deficit and come back to tie it at 7-7.

As the game progressed, Bentin Roberts began to wreak more and more defensive havoc as the Bluejays finally started to gain some separation in the second quarter and were able to make it stand up the rest of the way, although the Trojans were always close. He had 9 tips and 5 steals for the Bluejays, who did a much better job of breaking the press and forcing Union Star out of it. 

Aaron Pettijohn's shot put Union Star in front 9-8 early in the second, but then Roberts' free throws put the Bluejays on top to stay. Liam Cordell added a 3-pointer from the right wing, Wyat Scadden went coast to coast after Lance Runde saved one from going out of bounds, and Lance Runde pushed one ahead and got it to Bentin to make it 16-9. 

The Trojans hung around and got it down to 20-17 after Myles Smith's drive, but Brady O'Connell's triple put the Bluejays up 23-17. Aaron Pettijohn answered with one of his own to put Union Star back within three at 23-20.

Wyat Scadden scored off a drive after Lance Runde saved one from going out and Jude Archer fed Reece Gray inside to make it 27-20, but then Union Star made its size felt as Zachary Hodge got a putback, Aaron Pettijohn got a steal, and added a free throw to make it 27-25 with 42 seconds left.

But then Northeast went 6 for 6 from the line down the stretch, with Wyat Scadden, Liam Cordell, and Reece Gray each going 2 for 2 as the Bluejays closed out the win.

Wyat Scadden had 9 points. Liam Cordell had 8, Bentin Roberts 6, Reece Gray 5, Brady O'Connell 3, and Lance Runde 2.

Bentin Roberts had 1 block.

Lance Runde had 8 boards. Reece Gray had 7, Wyat Scadden 6, Bentin Roberts 3, and Brady O'Connell, Liam Cordell, and Jude Archer 1.

Wyat Scadden had 5 assists. Lance Runde had 3, Brady O'Connell 2, and Jude Archer 1.

Bentin Roberts had 9 tips. Reece Gray had 4, Liam Cordell and Brady O'Connell 2, and Wyat Scadden 1.

Bentin Roberts had 5 steals. Wyat Scadden had 4, Lance Runde and Jude Archer 2, and Reece Gray, Brady O'Connell, Liam Cordell, and Chase Allen 1 each.

Jase Latham Strip and Score Highlights Worth County 66-14 Win Over Stanberry

Worth County overcame a sloppy start and used a strong second quarter to pull away from Stanberry 66-14 Friday. With the win, Worth County locked down the third seed and leapfrogged East Atchison, who lost 30-16 to Platte Valley. Worth County will be off on Friday, October 28th and play again on November 4th, when they host Rock Port. East Atchison dropped from 2nd to 4th and will host Albany. For some reason Albany, despite wins over Worth County and Platte Valley, was stuck at 5th. 

Rock Port will be no easy task for Worth County. They are at 6-3, and with a new coach, they are trying to replicate the success of Platte Valley and their brand of smashmouth football. They are strong at the skill positions and have a solid front line.

The highlight of the night was when Tiger defensive lineman Jase Latham stripped Stanberry quarterback Colby McQuinn and took it to the house for one of Worth County's scores.

The game started off easily enough for the Tigers when Landon Wilmes recovered a fumble at the Stanberry 17 on Stanberry's first possession. A holding penalty brought them back to the 27, but then Tyler New ran past the Stanberry defenders like they weren't even there and scored with 10:11 left to make it 6-0. 

Brayden Stevens buried Stanberry on the 19 on the ensuing kickoff. Stanberry had Decker Heyde open, but he stumbled and the pass fell incomplete. Gavin Cameron nearly broke one, but he was stopped after a short gain, and an attempted pitchout to Tucker Schieber lost one and Stanberry was forced to punt. But then the sloppy play started. A questionable unnecessary roughness penalty after the Tigers had picked up a first down was out of Worth County's control, but the dropped pass on fourth down could not be blamed on the officials. A holding penalty wiped out a long pass play for Stanberry, however, and they were forced to punt right back to the Tigers at the 13.

Levi Cassavaugh ripped off 11 yards to the 24, and a fake to Levi fooled everyone as Braxton Hightshoe took an option pitch 15 yards to the 39. A false start moved the Tigers back to the 34, but Grant McIntyre caught a 15 yard pass to the 31. Levi Cassavaugh got a block five yards to the 26 behind the blocking of Creed Wilcox and Braxton Hightshoe got a block from Colt Cameron and picked up three to the 23. A sack moved the Tigers back to the 30, but a pass to Dylan McIntyre picked up 10 to the 20, and Worth County aired it out to Grant McIntyre to the end zone to make it 12-0 with 49 seconds left in the first quarter. But the sloppy play continued for the Tigers as Stanberry followed North Andrew's lead, isolated Tucker Schieber on the edge, and he ran through the Tiger defenders like they weren't even there, and he scored with 5 seconds left in the first quarter from 41 yards out. Gavin Cameron ran in the extra points to make it 12-8.

But then an attempted onsides kick by Stanberry backfired as Tanner Ridge returned it to the Stanberry 35. Worth County had an incomplete pass, but Braxton Hightshoe picked up eight yards to the 27, and then Grant McIntyre caught a short pass and turned it into a score as the second quarter started. Tyler New ran in the extra points to make it 20-8. From there, Worth County played much better and their size advantage on the front line began to tell.

Tucker Schieber broke three tackles on his way to the 40 on the kickoff, but then he only got one on the next play and then Landon Wilmes dropped Schieber on an attempted screen back at the 38. Dylan McIntyre got a sack, and Stanberry was forced to punt. Braxton Hightshoe returned it to the 25. Levi Cassavaugh took an option pitch 7 yards, Braxton Hightshoe picked up seven more, Levi picked up 11, and then got a block from Dylan McIntyre and picked up 14 more to the Stanberry 14. The Bulldog defense stiffened up as Worth County only picked up four yards on its next two plays. But then Tyler New found Dylan McIntyre in the end zone with 5:27 left. Tyler New ran in the extra points off a counter to make it 28-8. 

Stanberry nearly lost the ensuing squib kick, but covered it on their own 33. An offsides penalty moved it to the 38, but then a botched option play was nearly fumbled; it was ruled a forward pass. A short pass to Kolton Dias set up third and three at the 40, but a false start back up Stanberry to their own 35, where it was third and 8. On the next play, Colby McQuinn scrambled to his left and Worth County left Gavin Cameron all alone, but McQuinn misfired. On the next play, Stanberry fumbled it as Grant McIntyre blitzed and got the hit, while Elias Alarcon recovered it on the Stanberry 32. Worth County only needed two plays to get in as Worth County aired it out to Dylan McIntyre 27 yards to the 5, and then Levi Cassavaugh got a block from Creed Wilcox to score with 4:18 left. Worth County got a false start on the extra point try, but it didn't matter as Grant McIntyre caught the extra point pass from Tyler New to make it 36-8.

The game snowballed from there as Grant McIntyre stripped Schieber at the Stanberry 26 to give the ball back to Worth County. A dropped pass set up second and 10, but Levi Cassavaugh cut one upfield to the 18. Tyler New took a counter to the 14. A false start moved it back to the 19, but Braxton Hightshoe took a quick hitter to the 15, and then curled towards the middle of the end zone and caught Tyler New's pass. He then took a veer play into the end zone for the extra points to make it 44-8 with 54 seconds left. Worth County nearly scored again in the closing seconds after Levi Cassavaugh recovered a fumble at the Stanberry 32 with 16 seconds left. They set up a perfectly designed screen pass to Dylan McIntyre at the 23, but he stepped out of bounds at the 2 as time expired.

Stanberry kicked to start the second half, but the ball barely got off the tee and didn't travel the required 10 yards, being blown dead at the Stanberry 30. Once again, Worth County moved the ball as Braxton Hightshoe picked up 5, getting blocks from Levi Cassavaugh and Dylan McIntyre. Levi picked up three and Braxton picked up four and a first down, getting a block from Creed Wilcox. Stanberry guessed right on an all out blitz, stopping Levi at the 19 for a loss, but Dylan McIntyre caught a pass for seven and Levi Cassavaugh's cutback run picked up seven more to the 5. Braxton picked up four to the one and Levi Cassavaugh ran it in with 7:38 left. Grant McIntyre caught the extra point pass despite a Stanberry defender draped all over him to make it 52-8.

The Bulldogs got a first down to the 40, but were faced with fourth and 11 at their own 39. They tried to go for it, but McQuinn's pass was batted in the air. McQuinn caught his own pass, but then Jase Latham stripped it and took off the other way. He showed some skill carrying the ball, shedding two black shirts who tried to bring him down, and took it to the house with 2:31 left in the third. Braxton Hightshoe got a block from Levi Cassavaugh and got into the end zone to make it 60-0.

The reserves played most of the remainder. Treston Williams, a promising runningback with a lot of speed for Stanberry, broke one for 45 yards and a score with 17 seconds left in the third quarter to make it 60-14. Landon Wilmes ripped off a 65 yard run with 11:07 left in the fourth quarter to get it back and put the Tigers up 66-14.

Obituary -- Donald Craig 1931-2022

Don was born July 14, 1931, the third child of George W. and Helen Irene (Evans) Craig at their home northeast of Eagleville, MO.

When Don was about three years of age the family moved to Idaho, where they resided until the latter part of November 1940. They then returned to Missouri, living with Don’s paternal grandparents until March 1, 1941 when they moved to a farm northeast of Eagleville, where they lived until Don graduated from high school in 1949 where he played on the basketball and softball teams. He was employed by the Eagleville Oil Co., after high school until he was called to active duty in the Navy Reserves. After two years on active duty on the aircraft carrier, the USS Boxer, which included one 8 month tour of the Korean area, he returned to civilian life. Upon returning to Missouri he found employment at Sheffield (later known as Armco Steel Corp).

In 1953 he married Betty Cain at the First Christian Church in Cainsville, MO. To this union three children were born, Marcia, Cathy and Curtis.

While working in the steel mill he became interested and active in the union (the United Steelworkers of America) and served as an officer for 25 years, including nine years as local #13’s president. He had a reputation of being fair and reasonable. He was on the labor council and helped start the S.O.A.R. organization. He joined the American Legion Post #21 in Independence, MO. and served as the commander in 1980-1981 at which time they broke ground for a new post building. After working 34 plus years they moved to Bethany, MO. Don became active in the American Legion Post #216 and served as commander as well as many other positions.

Don transferred his church membership to the First Christian Church in Bethany and served them in many positions until his health failed. Don worked part time for about 14 years for Unified Services in Bethany.

Don enjoyed many things in life but his family was the number one thing, especially his grandchildren and later his great grandchildren. He also enjoyed gardening, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, volunteer work, reading, dancing, and working jigsaw puzzles.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: James Albert, Harold Rex, Dennis; sister: Dorothy, his son Curtis and daughter Marcia.

He is survived by his wife of the home, Betty; his daughter Cathy; son-in-law, Bruce (Renee), four grandchildren: Jeff (Laura), Alisha (Scott), Brittany, and Bradley (Brooke) and seven great grandchildren: Ellison, Charlotte, Alexa, Benjamin, Grady, Jack and Henry. He is also survived by two brothers: Robert (Marian), George Alan (Donna), sister-in-law: Barbara Long (Gary) and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services: 2:00 p.m. Friday, First Christian Church, Bethany with military honors; Family will receive friends from 1-2 Friday at the church. Memorial gifts to Harrison County Hospice or First Christian Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Bethany Memorial Chapel. Tributes may be left at www.bethanymemorialchapel.com.

Obituary -- Sherry Carmichael 1966-2022

Sherry Lea Carmichael, 56, of Pickering, MO, passed away unexpectedly at the Mosaic Medical Center, Maryville, on Monday, October 17, 2022.

Sherry was born in Maryville, MO, on April 25, 1966, to Marvin Laverne and Margaret L. (Bridgewater) Lowrance.  She was a lifelong resident of the area.  Her mother preceded her in death, as well as her brother, Michael Lowrance, and her sister, Julia Louise Vogel

Sherry graduated in 1984 from North Nodaway High School in Hopkins, MO, and had attended classes at NWMSU.  She went to work for Nodaway Valley Bank in 1985, first as a teller and was the Mobil Deposit Assistant. 

On April 12, 1986, at the Christian Church in Pickering, MO, Sherry was united in marriage to Stuart L. Carmichael.

She was a member and attended the Hopkins Baptist Church, Hopkins, MO. 

Sherry was active in cheer leading and had played the Saxophone in the high school band.  She had spent several summers working in Branson, MO.   She had made and delivered candy plates to friends and neighbors over the years.  Her hobbies included cooking, baking, sewing, gardening and she enjoyed being outdoors: hunting and fishing, riding dirt bikes, and took in a stray animal or two.  But most of all she enjoyed spending time with family.

Her husband Stuart Carmichael survives of the home.  She is also survived by her dad, LaVerne, her brothers, Randy (Becky) Lowrance Branson, MO, and Mark (Jeri) Lowrance, Innsbrook, MO, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, on Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, MO. 

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested in Sherry’s name to the Pickering Community Center, 402 E 5th St, Pickering, MO 64476.

Obituary -- Richard Ridenour 1949-2022

Richard Allen Ridenour, 73 of Hopkins, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home.

Richard was born on April 23, 1949 in Clarinda, Iowa to Ross and Dorothy Ridenour. Richard was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Vore on August 16, 1968 in Bedford, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Rebecca “Becky” and Timothy “Tim”.

Richard served in the United States Army for two years. He lived in Bloomington, Illinois for two years after he was discharged from the Army. Then moved to Hopkins, Missouri and lived there the rest of his life. He worked most of his career as a foreman of Nodaway County Road and Bridge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Mike Ridenour, James, Bill, Bob Stewart and Paul Knowles, sister, Phyllis (Stewart) Kay and niece, Michelle Ridenour.

He is survived by his wife Shirley and their children, Becky (Larry) Hisken, Wichita, Kansas and Tim Ridenour, Hopkins, Missouri; brother, Carl (Olson) Ridenour, St. Joseph, Missouri; three grandchildren, Joshua Blacketer, Wichita, Kansas, Shalana Hisken and Tanya Brewer, Guthrie, Oklahoma; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services 2 pm Wednesday, October 19th at the Hopkins Cemetery under the care of Price Funeral Home. No visitation will be held.

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Obituary -- John Paul Jones 1936-2022

John Paul Jones was born March 17, 1936, east of Denver, MO.  His parents were Clifford and Merle Stanton Jones.  John went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ October 17, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

John married the love of his life, Carolyn McNeese Jones, April 16, 1976, at Ravenwood, MO.  They have been married 46 years.  John had one stepdaughter, Carey Gail Smith, (Kyle) and one step-granddaughter, Kaley Gail Smith, Brookfield, MO.  Papa John was very proud of his two girls.  He loved them, and they loved him back.

John graduated from Grant City High School in 1954.  He worked at MFA in Grant City until his father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.  John then quit his job and returned home to take over the farming.  He took care of the farm and handled his parents concerns for many years, including making the last payment owed on the farm.  He also served in the National Guard.  He was a part-time OATS bus driver for 12 years and was well liked by those who rode the bus.  In 1997, he was appointed by Governor Mel Carnahan to fill the position of County Clerk in Worth County.  He served in that office for 8 years and continued to farm part-time.

John accepted the Lord at an early age when he joined the Prairie Chapel United Brethren Church.  Later, he and his mother joined the Worth Methodist Church.  On August 30, 1987, John was baptized and joined the First Christian Church in Grant City, MO.  He served as an elder, and taught an adult Sunday school class for many years.  He enjoyed reading and studying God’s Word.  His life reflected that he was a man who believed in and followed God’s word.

John was on the board of directors at the local MFA in Grant City.  He served on the Extension Council for Worth County and on the area board for Community Services.  He was on the board and was the treasurer for the Prairie Chapel Cemetery for many years.  John also served on the board of directors for Mission Possible. 

John was a loving family man who tried to live his life for the Lord in the best way he knew how.  He was a good example for both his daughter and granddaughter.  He was kind to everyone.  He was thought of as a favorite uncle and looked up to by his nieces and nephews.

John was naturally musically gifted.  He played the bass guitar with a local band made up of George Dewey Gilland, Everett Rickabaugh, Junior Bell, and John Paul.  They played for many local events.  Later, John also played and sang with Bud Wilson’s band.  John was a good singer and could harmonize well.  He taught himself to sing The Auctioneer song and was very good at it.  The problem he always said was finding musicians who could actually play it like it should be played.  

Later in life, he taught himself to play the piano by ear.  He loved playing the piano and always said that it was on a par with eating as far as he was concerned.  He felt it was a God-given talent, one that he should not neglect for fear that he might lose it.  He could also do a number of voice imitations in his younger days and entertained his family with these on occasion.

John is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of the home, his stepdaughter, Carey (Kyle) and step-granddaughter, Kaley, one brother, James Jones (Judy), of Bellevue, WA; one brother-in-law, Bob McNeese (Jayne) of Northglenn, CO, and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Merilee Knapp Parker, Redding, IA, sister, Doris McMichael, of Kansas City, MO, and brother-in-law, Ronnie McNeese (Judy), Grant City, MO.  He will be sadly missed by his family and friends who knew and loved him.

Memorial services: 11 AM, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the First Christian Church, Grant City where the family will receive friends from 10-11 AM prior to the services.

Inurnment: Miller Cemetery, Denver, Missouri

In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to the Senior Center in Grant City.  John always enjoyed visiting the Senior Center in Grant City.  He liked meeting new people and renewing old friendships.  

Obituary -- Kenneth Craig 1948-2022

Kenneth Lee Craig, age 74 years and 9 days, of Eagleville, MO died of cancer at his home on Monday, October 17, 2022.

He was born on October 8, 1948, in Leon, Iowa to Basil Clair and Barbara Ann (Weable) Craig.

After attending school in Pleasanton, Iowa; Cainsville and Princeton Missouri, his family moved to Eagleville in 1963.  Where he graduated from North Harrison High School in 1966.  He soon was drafted into the Army and served our country from 1968-1970.

Soon after returning home from Korea, he married the love of his life, Marilyn Elaine (Lynch) Craig on July 19, 1970.  They started their married life living in Eagleville for a very short time, moving to St. Joseph then Savannah, Missouri where he worked as a laborer and learned the electrical trade. In 1975 he followed his heart back to the country to farm near Eagleville. In 1984 he went back full time into the building and electrical trade and retired in 2018.                                 

His pride and joy were his four children, grandchildren and soon to be great-grandchild in March. He enjoyed numerous family gatherings and holidays spent with his family.  He also enjoyed following all of the grandkids in all of their activities and sporting events.

As we reflect on his life, we would sum it up as a good life… and he believed that Life was Good. He had a strong faith in God, and he lived that every day.  He was thankful to be raised in a family of faith and having that instilled in him.  He served many years in the church and always enjoyed helping others.  He felt blessed to be a part of God’s creation.

He enjoyed life and made many friends along his journey.  He will always treasure the memories he made.  His favorite thing to do was work.  He loved to use his hands and design things with his own touch.  In his free time, he enjoyed building gifts such as quilt racks, baby beds, picture frames, foot stools, little ball bats, bird houses, rolling pins and many other items. 

He was so proud to be a part of the Eagleville community, serving numerous years on the North Harrison School Board, being a member of the American Legion and being a part of building and maintaining the Eagleville Ball Park just to name a few.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Basil Clair and Barbara Ann (Weable) Craig; his father and mother-in-law, John Carter and Ruby Roberta (Spencer) Lynch; his grandparents, Claire (Buck) & Ruby (Blakesly) Craig and Maurice and Ada (Guilliams) Weable; brothers-in-law, Carter Dale Lynch, Duane Cooley, Frank Nauman and Don McMichael and sister-in-law, Karen Louise (Lynch) Nauman McMichael.

He leaves behind his wife, Marilyn of the home; sons, Brandon Lee, (wife, Lori Hale) Craig, and Bryan Kent, (wife, Kara Rinehart) Craig; daughters, Angela Marie, (husband, Tim) Baker, and Amy Roberta, (husband, Jason) Briggs; grandchildren, Haley Ann Craig, Payton Elaine, (husband, Bryer) Noe, Emma Jo Craig, Alyssa Renae, (husband, Garrett) Noe, Logan Kent and Andrew Lee Craig, Trey Manly, Tyler Gene, and Trevor Wayne Baker, Wade Lee and Lani Jae Briggs;  great Grandson, Tucker Noe, and Great Grandbaby Noe, parents (Payton and Bryer) in March; brother, Allen Eugene, (wife, Peggy);  sister, Nancy Diane Craig Stevenson; brother, Maurice Clair, (wife, Lila); brother-in-law Dan (Mary) Lynch; sisters-in-law, Frances Ann (Lynch) Cooley, Janet Lee Lynch, (husband, Newt) Ramey and Barbara (Sievers) Lynch.  Also, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20 at the Eagleville Christian Church, Eagleville, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial with Military Rites will follow in Allen Cemetery, Eagleville, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Allen Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Brianna Meyer Swipes 9 but Junior High Bluejays Fall Short

Northeast Nodaway's junior high girls basketball team got a big defensive night from Brianna Meyer as she had 9 steals, but the Bluejays fell short 19-17 to King City Monday night. Blair Nelson hit a baseline shot after a pass from Kynder Florea, Brianna Meyer scored off a steal, and Nelson hit another baseline shot to put the Bluejays up 6-0. But from there, Northeast struggled to finish at the rim and King City started chipping away. By the end of the first half, the Bluejay lead was down to 8-6, the only points being a putback from Bristol Hicks.

By the third quarter, the lead was gone as King City, who had a lot of eighth graders on the team, saw their experience tell. Beatrix Bowden took over the game in the third quarter, scoring five, and by the end of the third quarter, the King City lead was 11-8. 

Kynder Florea pushed ahead to Hayley Yost to cut it to one, and Yost added a free throw to tie it at 11 after Blair Nelson got a steal. But once again, Northeast left Bowden unguarded as she hit a three and then Brylin Armfield added a shot from the left wing to make it 16-11.

Once again, Northeast fought back as Hayley Yost hit two free throws, Kynder Florea scored off a drive, and Bristol Hicks scored in transition after a pass from Kynder Florea to put the Bluejays back in front 17-16 at the 2:06 mark of the fourth. But then a player who hadn't scored all night for King City, Bailey Atkins, knocked down a 3-pointer to give King City the two point victory.

Hayley Yost had 5 points for the Bluejays. Blair Nelson and Bristol Hicks had 4, and Kynder Florea and Brianna Meyer had 2 each. 

Kynder Florea and Blair Nelson had 1 block each.

Hayley Yost had 7 boards. Blair Nelson and Kynder Florea had 6 each, Bristol Hicks 3, and Brianna Meyer 2.

Kynder Florea had 4 assists while Brianna Meyer had 1.

Brianna Meyer had 8 tips. Blair Nelson and Kynder Florea had 5 each, while Rylee Scadden had 1.

Brianna Meyer had 9 steals. Kynder Florea and Blair Nelson had 3 each.

The "B" squad won 2-0, with Adie Thummel knocking down a jumper for the win,

The boys lost 47-27 to King City. Unlike recent years, the boys had numbers this year with 12 players going out. But King City returned everyone from a team that pushed Bo Collins and the Worth County squad last year and then some; they ran Northeast out of the gym in the first half. They couldn't do anything against Jonathon Talamantes, who ran wild with 22 points for the Wildkats. King City worked the backdoor to death and stole the ball right and left against Northeast, as their lack of experience showed.

The second half was much better as Northeast figured out they could attack the rim against King City and set up some good looks from outside. But they could never get closer than 18.

Lance Runde had 8 for the Bluejays. Reece Gray had 7, Liam Cordell 5, Benton Roberts 3, Wyatt Scadden 2, and Chase Allen 2. 

The "B" squad trailed for the whole game, and they were down 6-3 at one point. But they never stopped attacking the rim; one highlight was Brady O'Connell driving the lane and flipping up a prayer. He didn't realize the shot went in until after he got up. Finally, Benton Roberts got a steal and converted a layup with 1:36 left to go, and Northeast played strong defense the rest of the way to get the 7-6 win. Benton Roberts had 5 and Brady O'Connell 2 for the Bluejays.

Costly Fumble Leads to Momentum Swing; Tigers Fall to North Andrew

Worth County led undefeated North Andrew throughout the first half, but a costly fumble at the end of the half led to a Collin Patterson scoop and score as time expired to put North Andrew ahead. The Cardinals had the ball to start the second half, and they would take a lead they would not relinquish, although the Tigers kept it close the whole time. They played well enough offensively to win most games, but defensively, Worth County could not buy a stop and get off the field and North Andrew went on to win 56-48 Friday. With the win, North Andrew clinched the Grand River Conference title, while Worth County was left licking their wounds and having to face a rapidly improving Stanberry squad, which is quick off the ball and which went the distance against unbeaten East Atchison.

As of the completion of Friday's games, North Andrew stood first in District 4. East Atchison was second, while Platte Valley was third and Worth County fourth. Surprisingly, despite only having one loss, Albany was at fifth despite having beaten both Worth County and Platte Valley. 

After North Andrew kicked it into the end zone, Worth County started off with a screen pass where Tyler New pitched to Braxton Hightshoe, who threw it back to New. Despite North Andrew having prepared for that particular play, it still went for 19 yards to the 34. With North Andrew selling out to stop the run, Worth County was able to move the ball through the air and Grant McIntyre caught a short pass seven yards to the Cardinal 39 as Creed Wilcox's block gave New time to throw. Dylan McIntyre made a shoestring catch at the 34, and then Dylan McIntyre caught a pass in the end zone with a defender draped all over him. Braxton Hightshoe caught a pass in the end zone after New rolled out to his right and Worth County was up 8-0 with 10:23 left in the first quarter. But in a theme that would repeat itself, Hayden Ecker ran through the Tiger defense like it wasn't even there and broke three different tackles from the Cardinal 21 to the Tiger three. North Andrew was in the end zone the next play, and Ecker ran in the extra points to make it 8-8.

North Andrew tried to kick it short, but Worth County had its hands team on the field, and Braxton Hightshoe made a fair catch at the Cardinal 39. Worth County used the short field to its advantage as Hightshoe took it four yards to the 35 and then Tyler New aired it out to Grant McIntyre for another score with 9:16 left. Levi Cassavaugh bulldozed his way into the end zone to make it 16-8.

For once, Worth County got a stop as North Andrew could not establish their quarterback, Braxon Linville, and they had to punt after picking up a first down. Levi Cassavaugh got blocks from Tyler New and Creed Wilcox and picked up 17 to the 34. A chop block (there is a legal chop block zone, but linemen can't double team and chop block) wiped out a long run, but Worth County aired it out 41 yards to Dylan McIntyre to the 19, and Braxton Hightshoe's catch and run netted 13 yards down to the six. Tyler New got down to the 1; one referee signaled touchdown, but it was somehow waved off. A false start moved it back to the six, but Tyler New got in to the end zone with 3:25 left in the first to make it 22-8. But once again, Worth County couldn't get off the field as Ecker ripped off a couple of 13 yarders, a pass from Linville to Dawson Eychaner went for 18, and Andrew Goff, the fullback, crashed into the end zone with 1:14 left to make it 22-14.

Worth County moved right back down the field again after North Andrew kicked it into the end zone. Levi Cassavaugh picked up eight after getting a block from Dylan McIntyre. Elias Alarcon led the way as Levi picked up two more carries of seven yards each. Creed Wilcox opened another hole, this time for Tyler New for seven to the Cardinal 36. Braxton Hightshoe got a block from Elias Alarcon and then broke a tackle for 11 yards down to the 25. He only got 1 on the next play, but then caught a short pass for 10 down to the 14. Tyler New lost three on the next play but then got a block from Creed Wilcox for 10 to get down to the seven for a third and three. New got two more to the five for a fourth and one, and then picked up two yards behind blocks from Elias Alarcon and Creed Wilcox to the 3. On the next play, Tyler New got a block from Elias Alarcon and got in with 8:15 left in the second to make it 28-14. 

But try as they might, Worth County once again could not get off the field. They knew what the plays were going to be, either a quick hitter to Goff, a counter by Linville, spring Ecker loose on a sweep, or set up a long pass or a screen pass if the defense sold out too much to stop the run. It didn't matter, as North Andrew marched steadily down the field, converting a fourth and two at the Tiger 36 as Ecker picked up three to the 33. Eychaner caught a 15 yard pass down to the 18. Even a holding penalty did not stop North Andrew. On second and 16 from the 24, a screen pass to Hayden Ecker fooled everyone, and Linville scrambled into the end zone for the extra points to make it 28-22.

North Andrew tried an onsides kick, but Worth County was ready for it and Dylan McIntyre returned it to the Cardinal 31. But this time, the Tigers couldn't score as on fourth and two from the 23, Tyler New had Grant McIntyre all alone in the end zone but missed him and threw it away. Once again, the Tigers couldn't get off the field as on fourth and two, North Andrew fumbled the ball forward and Khizer Shunk recovered it for a first down at the Tiger 30. But a sack by Elias Alarcon and Levi Cassavaugh put North Andrew in the hole as they were trying to score right before the half, and Worth County finally got off the field with three seconds left. 

Worth County has had countless times where they went for the score in the closing seconds of the first half and it paid off for them. But this time, it backfired on them; the line didn't know the play, and three North Andrew players got in unblocked, and forced a fumble. Collin Patterson then scooped and scored as time expired to put North Andrew on the board. Ecker caught the extra point pass, and North Andrew was in front 30-28 at the half. The bad thing about that play was that North Andrew had the ball to start the second half, giving them a chance to score twice without Worth County touching the ball.

Sure enough, with North Andrew facing third and 8 at their own 21, they gave it to Hayden Ecker, and three players missed tackles on him. He ran right through the Tiger defense like it wasn't even there, and North Andrew was on the board again with 10:34 left in the third quarter. Andrew Goff ran in the extra points to make it 38-28.

Things threatened to snowball from there, but Levi Cassavaugh got a block from Dylan McIntyre for 10 yards for a first down on second and nine. Worth County had third and nine at the 35, but Levi Cassavaugh's catch and run took the Tigers into North Andrew territory and a first down at the 33. Levi picked up four more to the 29, and then Dylan McIntyre took a pass away from two defenders at the 9. Worth County nearly squandered their chance to score as Tyler New, instead of throwing to a wide open Dylan McIntyre in the end zone, threw a short pass to Levi Cassavaugh, who was dropped back at the 17 for third and goal. But then Tyler atoned when he threw a strike into the end zone and Grant McIntyre caught it despite a defender draped all over him with 5:38 left. Grant caught a pass in the back of the end zone to make it 38-36.

But once again, Worth County couldn't get off the field. They knew what the plays were going to be, and it didn't matter as Ecker took it 21 yards on third and four to the Tiger 18. A reverse to Eychaner went nowhere, but then three straight carries by Eckert got into the end zone with 56 seconds left in the third quarter. Tyler New broke up the extra point pass try, meaning it was still a one possession deficit for the Tigers, who trailed 44-36.

Things threatened to snowball from there as the Tigers were faced with fourth and seven at the 40 on the next series. But then Braxton Hightshoe made a clutch catch at the 19 for a first down. Grant McIntyre caught a short pass and Tyler New got blocks from Levi Cassavaugh and Colt Cameron for a five yarder down to the three. New was stood up for no gain to set up third and goal at the 3, and then nobody blocked Jacob Chittum, who came clear from the other side to run him down for no gain to set up fourth and goal at the three. But then Grant McIntyre caught a pass in the back of the end zone with 8:15 left to make it 44-42. Worth County had a chance to tie, but while Dylan McIntyre and Grant McIntyre were both open in the end zone, New tried to throw a short pass to Braxton Hightshoe, and there were red shirts all over him to blow up the play. Once again, Worth County knew who the ball was going to, and it didn't matter as Hayden Ecker ran right through the Tigers like they weren't even there, ripping off a 21 yarder to the Tiger 30 and then later ripping off a 28 yard score with 7:02 left to make it 50-42. Andrew Goff was tackled short of the end zone as Worth County kept their deficit at one possession.

Worth County overcame a sack on their next series as Braxton Hightshoe made a pair of clutch catches to the North Andrew 25 and a first down. Braxton Hightshoe picked up four on the next play. An incomplete pass set up third and six at the 21, but Braxton made another clutch catch at the 9 for a first down and then Worth County used him as a decoy and hit Dylan McIntyre in the back left corner of the end zone to make it 50-48. But the extra point game, which has been a liability for the Tigers, came back to bite them at the worst possible time as North Andrew broke up the game tying pass and kept the lead.

The Tigers nearly stopped North Andrew, forcing a fourth and one at the Tiger 32 with 2:02 left. But this time, it was Linville who ran through the defenders like they weren't even there, scoring with 1:54 left to make it 56-48. North Andrew tried to use Hayden Ecker as a decoy and slip Linville into the end zone, but Worth County didn't bite and dropped him to give themselves one last chance. But North Andrew adjusted to bump and run coverage for the last series. Two passes were incomplete, and then Braxton Hightshoe dropped a potential touchdown on third down. Tyler New was sacked on fourth down and North Andrew was able to run out the clock.

Bluejay Softball Can't Handle Platte Valley a Third Time

Northeast Nodaway couldn't handle Platte Valley a third time, falling to them 11-1 in the district finals. This was their first trip to the district finals since 2006. But they will have to wait a little longer to win their first district title since 1990, 32 years ago. That team had players like Shelly Wilmes, Angi Schmitz, and Toni DeFreece on it. They also won districts the year before. They also finished with back to back winning seasons and back to back conference titles.

The Bluejays got the top seed despite going into a hitting slump following their second win over Platte Valley, which simply meant that they had the target on their backs. They had to scratch and claw for their first district win since 2015, a 10-9 nailbiter against Stanberry in a game plagued with errors and miscues on both sides. 

Platte Valley struck first in their half of the first when Maaleah Bliley walked and Sarah Langford hit a perfect drag bunt down the first base line to put runners on first and second. But unlike the Worth County game, when Maggie Collins fouled off 10 straight pitches before crashing a double off the left field wall, she hit it hard, but right at Bluejay center fielder Ruby Wilmes. Brylie Angle picked her up with a single to right to score Bliley. Kali Redden hit a fly ball to Meredith Adwell, but too shallow to score Langford, and Kayley Hauber also flied out to end the inning.

Baylie Busby singled to center in the Bluejay first, and Hadley DeFreece laid down a bunt and reached second on pitcher Delaney Wolf's throwing error as Busby scored all the way from first to tie it at 1-1. But that was it for the Bluejay scoring. When the Platte Valley lineup turned again, all hell broke loose in the third inning and it all went downhill from there. Unlike the second meeting between Northeast and Platte Valley, when Platte Valley hit the ball hard all game but right at people, they found the gaps this time. With one out, they bunched together five straight hits as Maggie Collins singled and went to third on an error, Brylie Angle singled, Kali Redden doubled, Kayley Hauber tripled, and Christina Turpin singled. If the last name sounds familiar, she is a daughter of North Nodaway superintendent Chris Turpin. By the dust had settled, Platte Valley had taken control with a 5-1 lead. It would have been worse had not Meredith Adwell ran down Emalee Langford's drive that looked headed for extra bases. 

As it was, Platte Valley went on to score runs in every inning, while Northeast could not advance a runner past second. Brylie Angle's single scored two runs in the fourth. Maaleah Bliley's double scored another run in the fifth, while Angle's groundout scored a run for Platte Valley in the sixth after Maggie Collins had doubled to lead off and took third on a wild pitch. Collins' seeing eye single in the seventh brought home two more runs. Mylee Wilmes was a bright spot for the Bluejays, beating out two infield hits during that stretch.

Playing in their last game for the Bluejays were Lily Burns, Ruby Wilmes, Lauren McIntyre, Jaden Atkins, and Meredith Adwell.

Kynah Steele Goes Deep, but Tiger Softball Eliminated by Platte Valley

Worth County got a home run from Kynah Steele and gave Platte Valley all they could handle Wednesday, but Platte Valley teed off on Tiger pitching and got the 11-9 win to eliminate the Tigers from districts. Despite the loss, Worth County finished the season with 14 wins, the most since the 2005 season, when they last went to state. They got their first winning season since the 2019 season.

Previously, Worth County had come off a 7-5 win over Northeast Nodaway. They had designs on getting the top seed in districts, but then Delaney Wolf and Platte Valley tossed a one hit shutout in their 7-0 win on Worth County's home field, a game in which Worth County had 10 errors. The Tigers had varied from game to game the whole season, alternating good games with bad games. But then they bounced back with a 9-5 win over Maysville, their first over the Wolverines in at least 16 years, and then beat Class 2 #9 Mid-Buchanan 5-2 at their place, the first ever win by the Tigers over Mid-Buchanan and their second win this year over a ranked team. Worth County had also beaten ranked Green City at Eagleville earlier in the season 17-2.

The Tigers then picked up where they left off against Mid-Buchanan in Wednesday night's game as Autumn Cousatte doubled into the gap in left center with two strikes on her. Brooklyn Richardson struck out, but Kynah Steele hit a home run to center field to the right of the scoreboard to make it 2-0. Hailey Adwell beat out a slow roller down the third base line and advanced to second and third on wild pitches. On the second wild pitch, Platte Valley catcher Maggie Collins tried to throw her out at third, but threw it away, allowing Adwell to score and make it 3-0.

The goal after a big inning is to have a shutdown inning, but it did not happen. Brooklyn Richardson apparently struck out Maleeah Bliley, but the ball got away for a wild pitch, and Bliley reached safely. Sarah Langford walked. Walks frequently lead to runs, and sure enough, Maggie Collins fouled off 10 straight pitches with two strikes on her before crushing a double off the left field wall to make it 3-2. Brylie Angle's single turned into a double after a bad hop and Collins scored. But right fielder Rylee Ruckman made a great recovery on the ball and threw out Angle trying for three. Kali Redden grounded out, but Kayley Hauber singled and stole second and scored on Madelyn Swinford's single to put Platte Valley in front 4-3.

With two outs, Worth County got two of the runs back in the second as Autumn Cousatte doubled off the wall in left. Brooklyn Richardson singled and the throw home got away, allowing her to reach second. Richardson took second on a wild pitch and Kynah Steele singled to right to put the Tigers back in front 5-4.

Aubrey Mattson singled to right. Maleeah Bliley gave one a long ride, but Hailey Adwell made a running catch in left center. But Sarah Langford walked again, and walks frequently lead to runs. Worth County almost got out of the inning as Maggie Collins grounded into a force at third, but sure enough, Brylie Angle doubled to right center to bring in two and Kali Redden doubled to left center to score Angle to make it 7-5. That chased Richardson and Ali Brown got a groundout by Kayley Hauber to get out of the inning.

But Worth County couldn't score in the third as Delaney Wolf settled in. Brown got a rare strikeout on Madelyn Swinford; Platte Valley is one of the most difficult teams in the area to strike out. But then Emalee Langford walked, and walks frequently lead to errors and runs. Sure enough, Aubrey Mattson reached on an error, the heart of the Platte Valley order came around, and Maaleah Bliley hit a monster shot to center field to put Platte Valley in front 10-5.

In the fourth and fifth innings, Worth County was hitting the ball hard, but right at people. Meanwhile, a pair of Tiger errors, an infield hit by Madelyn Swinford, and a wild pitch allowed Kali Redden to score in the fourth to make it 11-5. But after a rare strikeout by Ali Brown, Tiger catcher Autumn Cousatte dove in front of the plate to catch Aubrey Mattson's pop fly to get out of the fourth.

Platte Valley was primed to pick up where they left off in the fifth when Maleeah Bliley crashed a double off the left field wall and Madelyn Swinford singled. Worth County threw home, but Bliley held at third as Swinford took second. But a rare baserunning blunder by Platte Valley swung the momentum back to the Tigers, and Platte Valley was clinging by their fingernails the rest of the way. Maggie Collins hit a grounder to third, but Bliley wandered off third too far, and she was out in a rundown. Brylie Angle popped out and Tiger left fielder Brylee Rush made a running basket catch of Kali Redden's line drive to end the Platte Valley fifth with no damage done.

Then, Platte Valley brought their outfielders in against Lanie Cousatte, only for Lanie to crush a triple over the right fielder's head to lead off the Tiger sixth. She came home on Autumn Cousatte's single to make it 11-6. Platte Valley threatened in their half of the sixth with two outs when Emalee Langford reached on an error, but Tiger second baseman Lanie Cousatte snagged Aubrey Mattson's screamer to take a run away; had she not made that play, the heart of the Platte Valley order would have come up again.

For the second time in the game, Hailey Adwell beat out a slow roller, this time in front of the mound, to start the seventh. Kara Staton gave it a long ride to center, but it was caught. But Ali Brown singled to left to put Adwell on second. Brylee Rush singled to right, and Platte Valley elected to throw home to try and nail Adwell. The throw was there in plenty of time, but Adwell somehow slid under the tag and was safe as Rush took second and Abbi Brown (running for Ali) third. That made it 11-7. Lanie Cousatte hit a soft line drive that dropped in front of the second baseman for a scratch hit. Abbi Brown broke for the plate when the ball dropped. The throw was well ahead of the runner, but Abbi once again somehow got under the tag to make it 11-8. Rylee Ruckman grounded into a force at second to score Rush to make it 11-9, but Autumn Cousatte popped out to Collins behind the plate for the last out.

Obituary -- Sharon Bosley 1944-2022

Sharon Marie Bosley, 78, of Albany, Missouri, passed away September 29, 2022, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was born Sharon Marie Inks on January 10, 1944, in Bethany, Missouri.

Sharon became the daughter of George Reaford and Mary Roop in February of 1947. They loved and cared for her as if she were their very own.

She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age, and was baptized at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Mt. Moriah, Missouri. Later she became a member of Denver Christian Church in Denver, Missouri. She was song leader and a Sunday school teacher for many years.

Sharon was united in marriage to Morris Lee Owens of the Denver Community on March 16, 1973, in Bethany, Missouri at the Open-Door Bible Church. They started farming with Morris’ parents (Carl and Alta Owens) and continued to do so as long as they were alive. To this union was born one son Reaford Lee on May 1, 1975. Morris passed away September 19, 1996.

Sharon and Reaford continued to stay on the farm. Sharon later married Robert Bosley on July 1, 1998, on the farm. They continued to live on the farm and run a plumbing business. Later they moved to the outskirts of Albany due to failing health.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband and her son Reaford Lee Owens on May 1, 2020.

Survivors: husband, Robert of the home; stepson, Russell (Krystal) Bosley, Albany; grandchildren, Carson, Marissa, Zoe, and Alexa; Sister, Lois Ramsey, Fredonia, KS; nephew, Merlin (Becky) Ramsey.

Graveside Service and Burial: 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 4 at the Grandview Cemetery, Albany. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may call anytime after 10:00 AM Tuesday morning at the chapel. Online condolences:  www.robersonpolleychapel.com

 

 

Cyclist Injured in Wreck West of Hopkins

A cyclist was injured in a wreck west of Hopkins Monday at around 6 pm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2001 International driven by James Tompkins (40) of Clearmont and a black two wheel bicycle driven by Steven Mozier (59) of Maitland were both westbound on JJ two miles west of Hopkins at around 6 pm. The Patrol says that Tompkins’ vision was obscured by the glare of the sun and did not see the cyclist. The International struck the cyclist, traveling off the south side of the roadway. The cyclist traveled off the north side. Mozier received moderate injuries and was taken to Mosaic. Mozier was not injured.

Obituary -- Bill Glenn 1946-2022

Billy Lee Glenn “Bill”, 76 years of age of Allendale, Missouri, passed away October 5, 2022 at Mosaic Lifecare in St. Joseph, Missouri, of natural causes with family and friends at his side. Bill was born June 22, 1946 in Allendale, Missouri to Frank O. Glenn and Virginia Ward Glenn.

Bill grew up in Kansas City until he moved back to Allendale to live with his grandparents and finish high school at Worth County R2. He remembered those years as some of the happiest of his life, cherishing the tranquility of being back in Allendale. He graduated from Worth County R2 in 1964 as class president. Following high school, he attended trade school for two years.

Bill spent his career as a Manager of Building Engineering for AT&T until he retired back to the farm in 1995. He couldn’t wait to retire to adventure with his cousin Keenan Glenn, Darrell Lamb, Joker Miller, and Bill Calhoon.

Bill married Rita Matthews, the love of his life, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1992 in the dining room of their house on Main Street.

Bill loved fishing, planes, and classic cars. To further his love of aviation, he became certified as a private pilot in 1987 and enjoyed flying his Cessna 172 plane for many years. He restored a 1928 Ford Model A that won first place in its category in the 1994 Father’s Day car show in Stanberry, Missouri. In 2004, his Corvette won first place in the Corvette car show at the East Hills Mall. He was a dedicated fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He belonged to East Gate Lodge of Kansas City and the Ararat Shrine Temple in Kansas City. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason for more than fifty years.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Rita Glenn; her children Micheal Matthews (wife Ashley Matthews) and Cammie Matthews (sons Joseph and Trey); his cousin Keenan Glenn (wife Pam Glenn & family); his godchildren Hannah and Seth Armentrout; and his beloved dogs Daisy, Sophie, and Zoey.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Burial will be in the Kirk Cemetery in Allendale, Missouri.

Ethan Lininger Scores Three Touchdowns; Junior High Tigers Complete Undefeated Season

Worth County's junior high team beat Stanberry 74-0 to complete their second straight undefeated season as Ethan Lininger scored three touchdowns. He was a one man wrecking ball for the Tiger defense and even got in on an offensive play. The last Tiger team that went undefeated in back to back seasons was the same team that won state in 2017 with Tevin Cameron, Drake Kinsella, Mason the Hawk, Ryan McClellan, and plenty of other horses. This year, the Tigers outscored their opponents by a combined total of 366-76.

The Tigers started off strong as Bo Collins ran back the opening kickoff with 7:46 left in the first quarter to make it 6-0. On Stanberry's second play, Caleb New recovered a fumble and Cole Ruby only needed one play to score as he took an option pitch and ran through the Stanberry defenders like they weren't even there with 6:50 left. Bo Collins got in on a quick hitter to make it 14-0. 

Worth County had a big hit on the ensuing kickoff, and Stanberry started at their own 21. From there, they moved backwards as Lininger had a tackle for a loss, Lininger and Ryder Smyser dropped a Stanberry back for another loss, and Reyen Hansen pounced on a loose ball at the 10. From there, Lininger scored on a hook and ladder as Hayden Sanders threw a strike to Caleb New, who lateraled it to Lininger, who walked in for the score. Bo Collins ran in the extra points to make it 22-0.

Dylan Smith had a big hit on the ensuing kickoff; at only 80 pounds, he was one of the biggest hitters on the team and would have started for a lot of other junior high teams. He showed some skill running with the ball later in the game. Stanberry tried the quarterback sneak, only to be met by a wall led by Reyen Hansen. Another quick hitter got nowhere as Jude Archer made a tackle. Then, Cole Ruby and Jude Archer broke up a pass. On the ensuing punt, Ethan Lininger blocked it and Jude Archer returned it to the Stanberry 23. On the ensuing play, Hayden Sanders carried out a perfect fake to Bo Collins, and as the Stanberry defense collapsed on Bo, Hayden took off with it, got a block from Caleb New, and took it to the house with 2:17 left to make it 28-0.

Worth County nearly recovered Bo Collins' squib kick; he was placing it perfectly, where Stanberry's return men couldn't get it. It caromed out of bounds at the 24. Stanberry tried a jet sweep, but Ethan Lininger was there to blow it up for a loss back to the 20. Stanberry then tried to get their biggest guy on the team, Wes Bashor, the ball, but he ran into a wall led by Bo Collins, Ryder Smyser, and Reyen Hansen. Cole Ruby broke up a third down pass, and then Stanberry couldn't get the punt away as Bo Collins and Ethan Lininger came through unblocked. Lininger scooped up a fumble and scored with 9 seconds left in the first quarter. The extra point try was a busted play as the blocking broke down, but Hayden Sanders managed to find a hole and run it in to make it 36-0.

Once again, Bo Collins placed a squib kick perfectly, and Stanberry had no choice but to fall on it at the 13. Bo shot the gap perfectly on an attempted keeper around the end and dropped him after one yard. Stanberry finally managed to complete a short pass, but it was fumbled and Hayden Sanders recovered it. A bad snap and a block in the back moved it back to the 25, but then Bo Collins caught a short pass, shed a defender who had him wrapped up perfectly like he wasn't even there, and took it to the house with 6:59 left in the half. Olivia Pruett showed some skill at the runningback slot as she ran in the extra points to make it 44-0. 

Bo Collins placed another squib kick perfectly, and once again, Stanberry had no choice but to fall on it at the 13. Stanberry tried a keeper around the end, but Ryder Smyser kept the edge and Cole Ruby shot the gap to clean up. They tried a quick hitter, but Hayden Sanders shot the gap to blow it up. Caleb New broke up a pass to set up fourth down. This time, Stanberry tried a fake punt, but Reyen Hansen forced a fumble and Ethan Lininger scooped and scored for his third touchdown. Bentley Frisch ran in the extra points to make it 52-0 after he got a block from Toryn Privett.

Chase Allen hit a squib kick that Stanberry recovered on the 39. Ethan Lininger had two more tackles for loss, and Stanberry was forced to punt. On the return, Jude Archer bobbled it, but picked it back up and took it to the house with 1:53 left. Bo Collins' catch and run made it 60-0 at the half.

The clock ran the entire second half, even during scores. An incomplete pass and two more Ethan Lininger tackles for loss forced another punt. Once again, the Tigers shot through unblocked as Ethan Lininger got the strip and Bo Collins got a scoop and score to make it 66-0 with 4:25 left. Cole Ruby recovered Dylan Smith's squib kick. The reserves ran some plays and didn't get it together the first time, but after Bo Collins recovered a fumble to set them up, Dylan Smith showed some skill, running hard and breaking free for runs of 23 and then 30 yards for a score with 3:14 left. Luke Findley bulldozed his way into the end zone to make it 74-0. Wesley Brown blew up a quick pitch as time wound down for the reserves.

Obituary -- Beverly Runyan 1932-2022

Beverly Bea (Snipes) Runyan, 89, Martinsville, MO passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.

She was born in Martinsville, MO on November 18,1932 the daughter of Denton “Ray” and Helen Irene (Ross) Snipes.

Beverly graduated from Martinsville High School in 1950.

Beverly married James Verl “Jim” Runyan on March 17th, 1951 in Martinsville, MO. James preceded her in death on January 3, 2014.

While starting their home on the farm, they worked the farm together, which they later turned into a cattle ranch.  She was a homemaker and mother and farm wife. When the boys were young, they involved them in horse shows and she loved to watch them play basketball on their school teams. Beverly had a big garden she had before she became a postmaster.  She had a big strawberry patch which was Melvin’s favorite.  She was the Postmaster for many years at Martinsville and New Hampton while also filling in at Eagleville and Allendale.  While there, Beverly knew everything going on in town. She was always there to help her neighbors and friends with their needs.  She was active in her church, Wesley Chapel in Washington Center where she participated in the Lord’s Acre Sale.  Her favorite passion was crocheting and knitting. Her hands were always busy making beautiful baby garments, afghans and other handmade items.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rosalie Fay Elwell of Warrensburg; son, Robert Ray Runyan of Martinsville and daughter-in-law, Vickie Runyan.

Beverly is survived by her son, Melvin James (Jessica) Runyan, Blue Springs, MO; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She had a special closeness with her nieces, Peggy Tuter and Patty Dinges both of Blue Springs, MO and Sue Winsor, Olathe, KS.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO.  Cremation will follow with Inurnment at a later date in Kidwell Cemetery, Martinsville, MO.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Wesley Chapel at Washington Center in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. box 46, Bethany, MO  64424.  Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.

Deer Seasons for 2022-3

Brandon Lyddon, Conservation Agent

The 2022/2023 Missouri deer hunting seasons are as follows. The archery season started Sept. 15 and is open until Nov. 11 as it closes for the Nov. portion of the firearms deer season. The archery season will open back up on Nov. 23 and close for the season on Jan. 15, 2023. The firearms deer youth portions are Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 25-27. The main November portion of the firearms deer season is Nov. 12-22. The firearms deer antlerless portion is Dec. 3-11. The firearms alternative methods portion is the last firearms portion and is Dec. 24-Jan 03, 2023. 

The 2022/2023 Fall Deer and Turkey regulations and information booklet is available at license vendors, at MDC offices, or available online at www.missouriconservation.org. To report conservation violations call the OGT (Operation Game Thief) 24-hour hotline at 1-800-392-1111, you can remain anonymous and rewards are possible.

Addison Gray Hits Home Run; Junior High Softball Beats Maysville

Addison Gray hit an inside the park home run and the Junior High Tigers beat Maysville 11-3 Thursday to add on to their winning season. She had two hits for the Tigers. Audrey Runde, Kristen Tracy, and Keira Hardy also hit the ball well. Kambree Briner played lights out defense at second, while Kristen Tracy pitched well and got the win. Evalyn Gilland made a catch out in right field.

The varsity Tigers hit the ball well and beat Maysville 9-5 to clinch their first winning season since 2019. It was also their first win over Maysville in at least 16 years. The Tigers went on to beat Mid-Buchanan, ranked 9th in Class 2 with over 20 wins, 5-2 Monday.

Tigers Ground Pattonsburg Air Attack, Win at Halftime 82-12 on Senior Night

Worth County cleaned up the sloppy play in a big way Friday, knocking out Pattonsburg 82-12 in a game called at halftime on Senior Night. Even though the scoreboard didn't show it, Pattonsburg did much better than last year's 92-6 drubbing in which the Tigers ran out the final five minutes of the first half. There were a lot of good battles between Pattonsburg's skill players and Worth County's secondary corps. Brody Langfitt made some incredible catches in traffic. But the Tiger front line turned out to be too much for Pattonsburg to handle. Quarterback Gage Iddings was running for his life for most of the night and Worth County's front line forced him into a ton of errant throws. Meanwhile, Worth County was able to get Iddings blocked when they were on offense, and the Tiger backs ran through the rest of the Panther squad at will. 

Unlike the Knox County and King City games, Worth County was able to clean up the sloppy play once they had the game in hand. Against Knox County, Worth County scored the first 52 points of the game halfway through the second quarter, only to give up a kick return and some other scores the rest of the way. Against King City, they took a 42-0 halftime lead, but could not score any points in the second half.

The team was focused coming into the game; it was their Senior Night, and they had bitter memories of the last time Pattonsburg came to town, when the Panthers ended Worth County's 17 game winning streak in 2018.

The football players, band members, cheerleaders, and color guard members were honored during Senior Night before the game. Honored were Ali Brown (Cheer, Color Guard, Band), Liz Brown (Color Guard, Band), Colt Cameron (Football), Levi Cassavaugh (Football), Lanie Cousatte (Cheer, Color Guard), John Galanakis (Football), Braxton Hightshoe (Football), Andrew Howard (Football), Jace Latham (Football, Band), Claire McElvain (Cheer, Band), Dylan McIntyre (Football), Tucker Owens (Band), Tanner Ridge (Football), Taylor Sanders (Color Guard, Band), Caydee Sherer (Cheer, Color Guard, Band), Paige Sherer (Cheer, Color Guard, Band), and Creed Wilcox (Football).

Worth County got the ball to start with and they only needed two plays to cover 55 yards. Braxton Hightshoe bounced outside and broke some tackles to the Panther 39, and Levi Cassavaugh wove his way through the green shirts into the end zone. Tyler New ran in the extra points to make it 8-0 with 11:17 left in the first quarter.

The Panthers' troubles began right away as Dylan McIntyre and Elias Alarcon flushed out Iddings on the first play and made him throw it away. On the second play, Iddings had Sam Coin wide open for six, but didn't see him and threw it away as he was being flushed out of the pocket again. On the next play, Braxton Hightshoe flushed him out and forced another incompletion and Pattonsburg was forced to punt. On their first play from scrimmage, Levi Cassavaugh got a block from Elias Alarcon and bounced it out for a 46 yard score with 10:35 left to make it 14-0.

Dylan McIntyre kicked it into the end zone again, putting the ball on the 15 again. They tried to isolate Landon Preston on Tyler New, but Tyler stayed with his man to force the incompletion. Brody Langfitt caught Pattonsburg's first pass and got three hard earned yards. They tried to set up a middle screen, which frequently works against a heavy pass rush, but Worth County's front line was on Iddings so fast that he misfired. On fourth and seven, they tried to go for it, but Worth County sent Grant McIntyre on a blitz, and he got free and flushed Iddings and forced him into an incompletion. Grant caught a 13 yard pass from Tyler New down to the 5. Landon Preston had a nice breakup on first and goal, and then Iddings met Braxton Hightshoe at the 4. But then Grant McIntyre caught a pass with 8:33 left for a score. Levi Csaasavaugh was stopped short by a wall of Gage Iddings, Landon Preston, and Daltyn Sperry, but the Tigers were up 20-0.

Once again, Dylan McIntyre kicked it into the end zone. The next Panther drive started off the same as the last one after Iddings scrambled six yards to the 21. A dropped ball and a Landon Wilmes breakup after Elias came free and flushed Iddings set up fourth and four at the 21. But this time, Iddings' hand claps drew Worth County offsides and the Panthers got their first first down. Slowly but surely, they came to life. On third and 13 from the 23, Landon Preston made a diving catch for a first down at the 37. A short pass went nowhere as Tyler New dropped Preston for a loss of two, but then Pattonsburg threw a short pass to Brody Langfitt. Brody put on his human joystick act, evading tackle after tackle on a play that covered 26 yards down to the 19. Sam Coin caught a seven yard pass to the 12. Landon Wilmes broke up the next pass, but then Pattonsburg set up a pick play. Two Tiger defenders went with one green short and nobody went with Sam Coin, who was all alone in the back of the end zone to make it 20-6 with 4:58 left. But all the good they did on that drive went out the window on the ensuing kickoff. Pattonsburg tried one of their patented onsides kicks, but Worth County had their hands team on the field, and Braxton Hightshoe picked it up and ran it back to the house with 4:50 left. On the extra point try, Gage Iddings tried to blitz, but Elias Alarcon picked him up, and that freed up Levi Cassavaugh, who ran in the extra points to make it 28-6.

Worth County kicked it out of bounds, and Pattonsburg elected to take it on their own 25. Brody Langfitt caught another short pass, but this time, he was tackled right away before he could get a head of steam. Levi Cassavaugh, who was coming every single time on the blitz during that stretch, forced Iddings into an incompletion. Gage tried to scramble, but only netted one yard to the 26. On fourth and nine, Pattonsburg once again tried to go for it deep in their own territory. Brody Langfitt nearly came up with a great catch, but Landon Wilmes broke it up at the last minute to give Worth County yet another short field. Levi Cassavaugh took it on a sweep, and Braxton Hightshoe took out two green shirts before Levi was finally tackled at the three. He got in on the next play, and Tyler New ran in the extra points to make it 36-6 with 3:30 left in the first quarter.

Dylan McIntyre kicked it into the end zone again and Pattonsburg had to go the length of the field. But Landon Preston got into a tieup with Tyler New after a good battle for a pass; on a tieup, the ball goes to the receiving team. That play was good enough for six yards. Iddings drove ahead for four yards and a first down at the 25, but Worth County blew up another middle screen try and Brody Langfitt nearly had a great catch down the field, but was ruled out of bounds. That forced third and ten. With three black shirts hanging all over Iddings, he somehow got a pass away and Brody Langfitt made a diving reception at the Tiger 27 to keep the drive alive. Iddings' clapping once again drew the Tigers offsides. Levi Cassavaugh nearly picked off the next pass, and Sam Coin nearly had one in the end zone, only for Braxton Hightshoe to flick it out at the last minute. For the second time on the drive, Iddings' hand clapping, or lack thereof, drew the Tigers offsides, and Pattonsburg got a fresh set of downs at the 17. Braxton Hightshoe and Elias Alarcon blew up a guard eligible play, but Sam Coin caught a shovel pass and took it four yards to the 13 before receiving a big hit from Braxton Hightshoe. On third and six, Gage Iddings got loose on a designed draw, got a block from Landon Preston, and got in with 1:02 left in the quarter to make it 36-12.

After an onsides kick attempt went out of bounds at the 35, Braxton Hightshoe nearly broke one, but Landon Preston made a touchdown saving tackle and held him to six. Hightshoe got loose again and this time picked up 19 to the Panther 20. Tyler New dropped back on the next play, got great protection, and Dylan McIntyre nearly made a great catch in the end zone. Braxton Hightshoe got a block from Levi Cassavaugh and picked up five, but Brody Langfitt made another shoestring tackle at the 15. But on the next play, Levi Cassavaugh got a block from Tyler New and then pancaked two green shirts on his way into the end zone with 11:18 left. Dylan McIntyre caught a pass to make it 44-12.

Dylan McIntyre kicked it into the end zone again and Levi Cassavaugh, who blitzed a lot earlier, dropped back into pass coverage and broke up a pass. Brody Langfitt had a diving grab for 17 yards and a first down on the next play, but the next ball went through someone's hands and the next one was picked off. Worth County aired it out to Dylan McIntyre for 42 yards down to the 10, and then Levi Cassavaugh got a block from Colt Cameron to take it to the house and make it 50-12. 

At that point, the game started getting chippy with Worth County getting a late hit and being forced to try the extra point at the 15. Pattonsburg got a late hit on the ensuing kickoff and had to start at their own 14. And Worth County got a late hit after Sam Coin caught a short pass and that put the ball in Tiger territory at the 35. Brody Langfitt caught a shovel pass for eight yards to the 27, but then a long pass to Daltyn Sperry went short after he nearly made a great one handed grab. Iddings was flushed out by Elias Alarcon and was driven out of bounds at the Tiger 28 to set up fourth and three. Iddings dropped back to pass, but Elias Alarcon came free and drove Iddings all the way back to the Panther 30, where he threw a jump ball. Two Tigers and two Panthers battled for it before it dropped incomplete and the Tigers got the ball back on downs.

At that point, the game started to snowball against Pattonsburg. Levi Cassavaugh got a block from Colt Cameron and got four yards to the 34. He drove two defenders forward into Panther territory at the 39, and then was stood up by Bryson Cook and Gage Iddings at the 36. Tyler New dropped back to pass, came under a heavy rush, and aired it out. Grant McIntyre made a diving drab with 6:29 left to make it 56-12.

Dylan McIntyre then kicked it short and recovered it on the Panther 33. Braxton Hightshoe was met by Gage Iddings for no gain, but then Levi Cassavaugh got blocks from Dylan McIntyre and Braxton Hightshoe and got loose for 29 yards to the 4. Braxton Hightshoe then followed a big wall into the end zone with 5:15 left. He got a block from Tyler New and made it into the end zone for the extra points to make it 62-12.

Colt Cameron dropped Sam Coin at the Panther 21, and this time, Pattonsburg tried to air it out to Coin deep. But the play fooled nobody and two Tigers were with him on double coverage. Levi Cassavaugh picked it off at the Tiger 26. Worth County only needed two plays to get in, starting with a sweep from Levi Cassavaugh down the left side. He got blocks from Braxton Hightshoe and Creed Wilcox down to the 23. Then, Tyler New got blocks from Dylan McIntyre, Creed Wilcox, and Braxton Hightshoe and took it to the house with 4:43 left. Levi Cassavaugh got a block from Dylan McIntyre to make it 70-12.

The snowball effect continued as Colt Cameron recovered a squib kick at the Panther 30. They only needed one play to get in as Braxton Hightshoe got the call, Colt Cameron got a perfect chop block to spring him loose, and he took it to the house with 4:04 left to make it 76-12.

Pattonsburg started at their own 26, and Gage Iddings got a block from Dillon Hartschen and got five, weaving his way to the 31. A shovel pass only went for two, but once again, Worth County jumped offsides and Pattonsburg got a first down at the 38. Iddings scrambled ahead for three yards to the Tiger 39. An incomplete pass set up third and seven. Daltyn Sperry caught a short pass to the 35, but on fourth and three, Pattonsburg tried to set up a bubble screen, but Tyler New blew it up for a loss and the Tigers had the ball on downs at their own 39. Levi Cassavaugh ran into a wall as Jace Estrada and Gage Iddings brought him down after a gain of two. A long pass went nowhere, but then Tyler New got into the clear, got a block from Braxton Hightshoe, and scored with 1:44 left to make it 82-12.

The Panthers started on their own 32. Gage Iddings aired it out to Brody Langfitt with time winding down. It was a good battle between him and Levi Cassavaugh, but Brody took it away from him at the Tiger 15. They got as far as the 8, but then Grant McIntyre broke up a pass and a shot into the end zone for Sam Coin was too far and Worth County was able to kneel out the clock.

For Worth County, Levi Cassavaugh had 12 carries for 207 yards. Braxton Hightshoe had 8 carries for 81 yards, and Tyler New 2 carries for 61 yards. Tyler New completed 4 of his 7 passes for 102 yards. Dylan McIntyre had 2 catches for 85 yards and Grant McIntyre had 2 catches for 17 yards. Worth County ran 29 plays for 451 yards.

For Pattonsburg, Gage Iddings rushed 7 times for 36 yards. He completed 19 of 45 passes and two picks for 175 yards. Brody Langfitt had 9 catches for 111 yards. Sam Coin had 6 catches for 40 yards. Landon Preston had 3 catches for 18 yards. Daltyn Sperry had 1 catch for 4 yards.