Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Free Throws Doom Tiger Girls Against North Andrew

Worth County's girls, after a promising start to the season, dropped their third straight game, this time to North Andrew 50-47 in overtime. In each loss, it seemed like something different hurt the Tigers. In the Stanberry game, it was turnovers. Against Maryville, Worth County struggled on the boards, but was somehow right with Maryville until they dropped a 3-pointer on Worth County that made their lead six with two minutes left, forcing Worth County to foul and put them on the line. Against North Andrew, it was free throws, with the Tigers going 10 for 23 from the line.

The Tigers threw the ball away five times in the first four minutes, throwing the ball all over the gym, but somehow, they were right with the Cardinals despite losing Anna Gladstone for much of the first quarter due to foul trouble. The Cardinals graduated nearly everybody, but simply reloaded with standout Jentry Copple returning, along with post players Emily Cole and Alaina Officer and sharpshooters Malayna Briner and Cambiran Roush. But after trailing for much of the first quarter, Worth County fought back to tie it at 11 to close out the first quarter.

Worth County kept right with the Cards through the second quarter, but in the third, the Cards threatened to take control, moving ahead 30-24. All of a sudden, Worth County, which had been blown out the last few years to North Andrew, realized they could play ball with North Andrew and fought back as Kristin New hit a drive and Anna Gladstone, battling three fouls, hit a free throw and added another tally after a Jessi Badell tip and steal to make it 30-29.

Jentry Copple's coast to coast drive made it 34-29 again and Badell countered with a free throw to make it 34-30, but Anna Gladstone picked up her fourth foul late in the third. Worth County was still down 37-32 early in the fourth, but then Gladstone came back. Regan Allee hit two free throws, Jessi Badell hit from the right wing off a pass from Gladstone, Kaylee McElvain hit from the high post off a pass from Kristin New, and Jessi Badell hit Regan Allee for three to put Worth County in front 41-37.

But then Roush drained one from the top of the key to keep North Andrew's chance alive with 2:34 left. Anna Gladstone's putback made it 43-40 and Cole stepped outside for what should have been a tying three, but her foot was on the line with 1:21 left and Worth County was still up one. Jessi Badell missed a 12-footer, but Regan Allee stripped Copple and hit one of two to make it 44-42. Copple missed a prayer, but Kristin New missed a 1-1 and Kaylee McElvain fouled Officer battling for the rebound. Officer hit both free throws to tie it up at 44 with 30 seconds left. Worth County played for the last shot, but Regan Allee's guarded three was up and over the top, sending the game to overtime.

North Andrew took advantage of an unforced turnover as Copple was out of control, but Worth County bailed her out and put her on the line. She hit both free throws, but Kaylee McElvain tied it up again with 1:54 left with a shot from the left side. McElvain's free throw put Worth County up 47-46, but Alaina Officer's free throw tied it again at 47.

With 38 seconds left, Anna Gladstone drove on Copple and another red shirt and drew Copple's fifth foul on a charge/block call that could have gone either way. But she missed both free throws and North Andrew set up a perfect high-low lob to Emily Cole, who successfully converted a three point play with 16 seconds left; Kristin New's contested three was off the mark for Worth County.

Regan Allee had 11 points for Worth County. Jessi Badell, Kaylee McElvain, and Anna Gladstone all had 9, while Kristin New had 8.

Regan Allee had 2 blocks, while Jessi Badell had 1.

Regan Allee had 10 boards. Jessi Badell and Kaylee McElvain had 7, Kristin New and Anna Gladstone had 4, and Jill Hardy had 2.

Jessi Badell had 5 assists. Kristin New had 4, Anna Gladstone 2, and Jill Hardy and Merrideth Spiers 1.

Jessi Badell had 6 tips. Anna Gladstone, Kristin New, and Regan Allee had 3, Merrideth Spiers 2, and Jill Hardy 1.

Anna Gladstone had 6 steals. Kristin New had 4, Jessi Badell 3, Kristin New and Kaylee McElvain 2, and Jill Hardy, Megan Cassavaugh, and Merrideth Spiers each had 1.

The boys fell victim to an 89-39 massacre to a reloaded North Andrew squad, which proceeded to run up the score in the second half after they were already up 52-12 at half. They remain with one lone win for the year.

Mark Carr Injured in Wreck

Dr. Mark Carr, son of Berkley and Joyce Carr of Allendale, was injured in a wreck Saturday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2002 BMW 325 driven by Andy Strahm (45) of St. Joseph and a 2016 Honda CRV driven by Mary Carr (61) of Cameron were both westbound on US 36 two miles southwest of Panther Road two miles southwest of Breckenridge at around 5:18 pm. The Patrol says that Strahm rear-ended the Carr vehicle, overturned as it crossed the median, and came to rest on its wheels facing northeast in the eastbound land of traffic. The Carr vehicle overturned in the westbound lane of 36 and came to rest on its top facing south.

Strahm was not wearing a safety device at the time of the accident. He received serious injuries and was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. Mary Carr received minor injuries, as did Mark Carr, who was a passenger. They were both wearing seat belts at the time of the accident. They were both taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Both vehicles were totaled.

Courthouse News for December 12th, 2018

On November 30th, the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department arrested Zachary Tyler Watson (32) of Diagonal on charges of 1st Degree Harassment and Disorderly Conduct.

On December 3rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Randy Randle (49) of Sheridan in DeKalb County on an Andrew County Sheriff’s Warrant for Failure to Appear on Traffic Charges, a St. Joseph Police Department Warrant for Failure to Appear on Traffic Charges, Speeding, and Driving While Suspended.

On December 3rd, Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer filed charges against Nevaeh Matson (35) of Bethany alleging 12 counts of Passing Bad Checks (all Felonies). Bond was set at $10,000, with 10% cash approved.

On December 3rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Joseph de la Paz (37) of Maryville alleging Stealing.

On December 4th, Gentry County Prosecutor David B. Parman filed charges against James Smith (38) of Albany alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Resisting Arrest (Felony), and Attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence. Bond was denied by Judge Ed Manring.

On December 4th, Worth County Prosecutor Brett Hurst filed charges against Christopher Shiflett (30) of Worth alleging No Seat Belt.

Abraham Schweers, 37, of Lenox was arrested on December 5, 2018 in the 100 block of West Ohio St in Lenox. He was charged with Driving While Revoked, a serious misdemeanor. Schweers is being held at the Taylor County Sheriff's Office on $1,000 bond.

On December 6th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Emily Berning (19) of Maryville in Nodaway County on a St. Joseph City Warrant for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility. She was taken to the Nodaway County Jail, where she was being held on bond.

On December 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Anthony Shipps-Webb (28) of Gower alleging Interference with Custody (Felony). Bond was set at $5,000 with 10% cash approved.

On December 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Robert Tracy (17) of Maryville alleging two counts Domestic Assault (both Felonies) and Resisting Arrest. Bond was set at $20,000, cash only.

On December 7th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Tony Walton (35) of Guilford alleging No Insurance.

On December 8th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Brandon Hanaway (36) of St. Joseph alleging Property Damage and Assault.

On December 9th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Chaleigh Shade (24) of Chandler (AZ) in Harrison County on a charge of Speeding 105 mph in a 70 mph zone. She was taken to the Harrison County Jail, where she was being held on bond.

On December 9th, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Demetria Wilson (34) of Karnack (TX) on charges of Speeding, two counts Possession of Controlled Substance (Felonies), and Armed Criminal Action (Felony). She was taken to the Harrison County Jail, where she was placed on a 24 hour hold. She was subsequently charged by Harrison County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer, who filed an additional charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On December 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Albert Ferguson (33) of Maryville alleging DWI (Persistent, Felony), and No Valid License (3rd or Subsequent Offense, Felony). Bond was set at $2,500, with defendant given leave to post 10% cash.

On December 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Seth Johnson (19) alleging Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On December 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Anna Eisceid (39) of Bedford alleging Stealing.

On December 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Ashlyn Smith (18) alleging Fraudulent Use of a Credit Device.

On December 10th, Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice filed charges against Kristian Frisbey (19) of Blue Springs alleging Possession of Marijuana.

On December 10th, Gentry County Prosecutor David B. Parman filed charges against Kyle Potts (24) of Rosendale alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony) and Failure to Drive on Right Half of Roadway.

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.




Shamrock Boys Allow Fewest Points in Nine Years, Down Newtown-Harris 73-13

North Harrison held an opponent to its lowest point total since 2009 and buried Newtown-Harris 73-13 Monday night. The last time the Shamrocks held an opponent to 13 points or fewer was in the 2009-2010 season, when they beat North Daviess 88-10 to start off that season. They also beat Pattonsburg 52-16 that year. In the 2010-11 season, they beat Cainsville 54-17 and Heartland Christian (IA) 72-18. Those were the last two times the Shamrocks have held an opponent under 20 points.

Scoringwise, North Harrison, after finding baskets hard to come by over the last decade, broke the 70 point barrier four times last year, getting 76 points in a win over Grundy County. They have broken the 70 point barrier twice this year, getting 75 against Tri-County to start the season. From the 2012-13 season to the 2017-18 season, they only broke the 70 point barrier once, in 2015 in a 77-58 win over Tri-County.

Newtown-Harris came into the game having won two games this year so far after having won two all of last year. It depends on which team shows up, as they have an impressive 52-14 win over Breckenridge to start the season and a 47-38 win over Tri-County. In their other two games, they have struggled to break the 20 point barrier, losing 66-9 to La Plata and 48-18 to Madison.

Steven Willhite hit a 3-pointer on the right wing after a Brett Emig skip pass and Emig took on three successfully after Grant Claycomb fed him a high-low look. Ryan Metcalf countered with a triple to make it 5-3, but then things went from bad to worse for the purple Tigers. Free throws from Steven Willhite and Logan Craig made it 9-3. Then, Brett Emig got a tip, Grant Claycomb got a steal, and Logan Craig cleaned up. Craig scored from the left side, Steven Willhite skipped one to Brett Emig, and Gavin Garrett scored off a Brett Emig steal to make it 17-3.

Andrew Garcia tried to rally his team, scoring twice for the purple Tigers, but Brett Emig’s baseline shot made it 24-7 after one quarter.

From there, the whole bottom dropped out for Newtown-Harris as North Harrison scored 27 unanswered points in the second. Emig scored off a steal and then finished off a Logan Craig steal to start. Logan Craig worked the inside for a basket and two free throws, then Steven Willhite added two free throws after Logan Huitt kept a possession alive and Logan Craig got it to Willhite. Grant Claycomb hit Willhite for three; then, Willhite got a block, Logan Huitt got a board, and Willhite cleaned up in transition.

North Harrison started filtering in subs at that point, but they continued to clock as Brett Emig got a putback and added a steal, Logan Craig got a pass inside from Collin Briggs, and then Wade Briggs got a tip, Brett Emig got the steal, threw to Logan, who threw to Emig for a basket and a chance for a three point play. He missed, but Logan Craig got a third chance putback. Tyler Lundy got a tip and Logan Craig a steal to cap the run before NaVontae Rainey broke the run for Newtown-Harris to make it 51-9 at the half.

The Shamrocks kept scoring in the third as Gavin Garrett hit Logan Craig inside and hit Brett Emig backdoor. Emig had a chance for a three point play, missed, but Logan Craig was there for the putback. Steven Willhite started another break when he got an outlet to Brett Emig and got the ball back for a basket. Brett Emig got a basket, and then Steven Willhite saved one from going out of bounds to Logan Craig, who had an easy layup.

At that point, the starters were done, but the reserves kept pulling away as Wade Briggs got a steal and then added two more off a Hunter Parkhurst steal. Collin Briggs hit Tyler Lundy backdoor to make it 69-11 after three.

Kamden Robertson and Cruz Ury added putbacks in the fourth quarter for the Shamrocks.
Logan Craig had 25 points for North Harrison. Brett Emig had 20, Steven Willhite 13, Wade Briggs 4, Collin Briggs 3, and Gavin Garrett, Tyler Lundy, Cruz Ury, and Kamden Robertson all with 2.

Grant Claycomb, Steven Willhite, Brandon Hamilton, Logan Craig, and Aaron Lundy all had blocked shots.

Logan Craig had 7 boards for the Shamrocks. Steven Willhite and Logan Huitt had 6 each, Gavin Garrett, Wade Briggs, and Brett Emig 3, Brandon Hamilton and Kamden Robertson 2, and Grant Claycomb, Nick Babinski, Aaron Lundy, and Cruz Ury all had 1.

Brett Emig had 5 assists for the Shamrocks. Logan Craig had 4, Gavin Garrett 3, Grant Claycomb, Steven Willhite, and Collin Briggs 2, and Wade Briggs and Hunter Parkhurst had 1 each.

Steven Willhite had 5 tips for North Harrison. Brett Emig, Gavin Garrett, Logan Craig, and Tyler Lundy all had 4. Logan Huitt had 3, Hunter Parkhurst, Wade Briggs, and Nick Babinski had 2, and Grant Claycomb, Collin Briggs, and Brandon Hamilton had 1.

Brett Emig had 5 steals for the Shamrocks. Gavin Garrett had 4, Logan Craig and Hunter Parkhurst 3 each, and Wade Briggs and Grant Claycomb had 2 each.

Monday, December 10, 2018

Shamrock Girls Post Second Win, Stop Newtown-Harris

North Harrison’s Shamrocks posted their second straight win after dropping their first two, downing Newtown-Harris 41-18 Monday night. They showed flashes of their old form from last year and dominated the game from wire to wire, shutting the purple Tigers off the boards and giving up only three offensive boards. Emma Craig posted her second straight double double, getting 16 points and 13 boards for the Shamrocks, while everybody else chipped in on the boards.

Newtown-Harris came into Monday’s game having started off with a 39-35 win over Breckinridge to start off the season. They had every right to expect a better season than last year’s six-win campaign, having returned most of their players from last year. But the purple Tigers, playing without sharpshooter Gabrielle Nielson from last year, have since fallen on hard times, struggling to score 20 points in blowout losses to Madison and LaPlata in the Novinger Tournament and to Tri-County in the HDC.

Sure enough, North Harrison got going early as Addie Slaughter got a putback and Emma Craig got a steal. Kami Gibson hit Emma Craig inside for two free throws, Mason Cracraft got a steal, and Emma Craig drove down the right side to make it 10-0 with 3:29 left in the first.

Lillian Fordyce broke the drought for Newtown-Harris, but then Olivia Babinski skipped one to Addie Slaughter and Slaughter hit Kami Gibson inside to make it 14-2 after one.

Lillian Fordyce and the purple Tigers tried to stay in the game, as she had five more points in the second period. But North Harrison kept getting the ball into their post players at will during the second quarter. Rainey Fordyce had back to back to back assists in the period, while Mason Cracraft had two and Emma Craig one. All 12 points by North Harrison in the period were by their posts; Emma Craig had six, Kami Gibson four, and Addie Slaughter two. The Shamrocks led 26-9 at the half.

North Harrison got the lead over 20 in the third as Mason Cracraft hit Emma Craig in the high post. Cracraft tipped one to Kami Gibson, who threw to Emma Craig, who threw to Cracraft for the finish to make it 30-9 on the ensuing trip down the floor. Amanda Tucker scored from inside to make it 30-11, and North Harrison began subbing freely at this point. A freshman, Deva Wallace, hit Emma Craig inside and Rainey Fordyce added a steal to make it 34-11 after three. Addie Slaughter got a fourth chance putback and Mason Cracraft cleaned up her own miss after getting a steal to give the Shamrocks their biggest lead of the night at 38-11 early in the fourth.

Emma Craig had 16 points for the Shamrocks. Addie Slaughter had 10, Mason Cracraft 7, Kami Gibson 6, and Rainey Fordyce 2.

Mason Cracraft had 1 block.

Emma Craig had 13 boards to lead North Harrison. Addie Slaughter had 5, Olivia Babinski and Sally Briggs had 3, Kami Gibson, Rainey Fordyce, Deva Wallace, Ashlyn Gilpatrick, and Baily Briggs all had 2, and Mason Cracraft had 1.

Mason Cracraft had 3 assists along with Rainey Fordyce. Olivia Babinski and Deva Wallace had 2, while Addie Slaughter and Emma Craig had 1.

Addie Slaughter had 5 tips for the Shamrocks. Mason Cracraft, Ashlynn Gilpatrick, and Emma Craig all had 4, Olivia Babinski, Rainey Fordyce, and Kami Gibson all had 2.

Emma Craig had 6 steals for North Harrison. Rainey Fordyce and Addie Slaughter had 3, Kami Gibson, Mason Cracraft, Ashlynn Gilpatrick, and Deva Wallace had 2, and Olivia Babinski had 1.

Obituary -- Frank Jenks 1945-2018

Frank Oliver Jenks was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon  May 18, 1945, and departed this life December 8, 2018 at Worth County Care and Rehab Center in Grant City, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his parents Emery and Verna Mae Jenks.  He is survived by a brother Jack (Connie) of Ellinwood, Kansas,  daughter Stacie (Allen) of Grant City, son Troy (Sara) of Great Bend, Kansas, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Frank will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

Frank was well known for his quick wit and great sense of humor, and his willingness to help others.  Anyone who visited the Care Center in the last few years has probably met Frank, who was the unofficial greeter at the door. 

At Frank’s request, there will be no services at this time.  A Celebration of Life service will be held in Grant City at a later date.   

Arrangements under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home, Grant City, MO.

Eagleville Makes 400 Dozen Cinnamon Rolls to Raise Funds for Teen

The community of Eagleville has come together following the loss of Collin Castleberry. There was no school Thursday, the day of the funeral; there were so many people there, there was not enough room in the venue to hold everybody.

The basketball game with Novinger for that day was played as scheduled. There were baked goods for sale at the concession stand that evening for a free will donation. The free will donation box was full by the end of the games.

Then, a group of people got together at The Vintage Nest to raise and sell cinnamon rolls to pay for funeral expenses. Ashley Rinehart organized the fundraiser. Over a period of two days, there were over 400 dozen cinnamon rolls made.