The defenses dominated in a steady downpour in Friday’s 28-6 win by Worth County over Orrick. The Tigers outgained Orrick 264-162 in total yardage and took advantage of some critical penalties against the Bearcats.
Despite the rain, Worth County was able to move the ball through the air. Aydan Gladstone was 10 for 17 for 127 yards. Alex Rinehart had 6 catches for 78 yards, Reed McIntyre 1 catch for 41 yards, Andrew Alarcon 1 catch for 6 yards, and Jaxon Anderson 2 catches for 2 yards.
Defensively, Jackson Runde has shown steady improvement and played his best game as a Tiger, getting 15 tackles. Austin Welch had 8, Reed McIntyre 7, Jaxon Anderson 6, Justin Dye 5, Alex Rinehart and Andrew Alarcon 4, Aydan Gladstone and Chase Atkins 3, and Dylan McIntyre, Reid Gabriel, and Colt Cameron 1.
Without Blake Buchanan to gash the Tigers with his legs, Jaxon Anderson was able to make a living in the backfield in passing situations, getting four sacks. Anderson also blocked two punts and boomed one himself 64 yards to flip the field during the second half.
Monday, October 7, 2019
Panthers Pull Away From Rich Hill as Brody Langfitt Steps Up
Pattonsburg trailed Rich Hill 30-24 at the half of Friday’s game, but got a big night from Brody Langfitt receiving to pull away to an 82-48 win. Steven Willhite was 37 for 53 with three picks, but was otherwise solid, throwing for 464 yards. The Panthers were shorthanded without Brett Emig (ankle). They were still without Carter Crone. But for the second time this year, they plugged someone new at Wide Receiver and kept right on going. This time, it was freshman Brody Langfitt, who had six catches for 115 yards, including a 65 yard jaunt.
Patrick Cowley and Dakota Eaton put up their usual monster numbers, with Cowley getting 15 catches for 158 yards and Eaton getting 13 for 172 yards. Blocking machine Kaden Koch had four catches for 38 yards. And for the second time this year, Willhite found running lanes open, getting 13 carries for 180 yards. He added four rushing touchdowns to go with his seven passing scores.
Rich Hill, despite their two win record, has been in all of their games this year. They tried to keep it on the ground to keep the ball out of Willhite’s hands. But Pattonsburg was able to overcome their three turnovers by forcing six fumbles. Dakota Eaton had two fumble recoveries, while Brody Langfitt, Collin Briggs, Kaden Koch, and Brandon Hamilton all had one.
Without Crone sniffing out plays, Pattonsburg had three players step up big in the tackle charts. Kaden Koch had 18 tackles, Dakota Eaton had 15, and Patrick Cowley 14. Brody Langfitt had 5, Kaden De Jong, Collin Briggs, and Clark Adler had 4, while Jacob Zerbe, Brandon Hamilton, and Kason Mathes all had 3.
Patrick Cowley and Dakota Eaton put up their usual monster numbers, with Cowley getting 15 catches for 158 yards and Eaton getting 13 for 172 yards. Blocking machine Kaden Koch had four catches for 38 yards. And for the second time this year, Willhite found running lanes open, getting 13 carries for 180 yards. He added four rushing touchdowns to go with his seven passing scores.
Rich Hill, despite their two win record, has been in all of their games this year. They tried to keep it on the ground to keep the ball out of Willhite’s hands. But Pattonsburg was able to overcome their three turnovers by forcing six fumbles. Dakota Eaton had two fumble recoveries, while Brody Langfitt, Collin Briggs, Kaden Koch, and Brandon Hamilton all had one.
Without Crone sniffing out plays, Pattonsburg had three players step up big in the tackle charts. Kaden Koch had 18 tackles, Dakota Eaton had 15, and Patrick Cowley 14. Brody Langfitt had 5, Kaden De Jong, Collin Briggs, and Clark Adler had 4, while Jacob Zerbe, Brandon Hamilton, and Kason Mathes all had 3.
Tiger Softball Snaps Skid with 9-1 Win
Both teams had something to build on after Monday night’s game. Worth County rode much more aggressive baserunning, routinely stretching singles into doubles to a big lead and got the win.
Northeast Nodaway had not won a game all year, but they were able to play a full game, making many outstanding defensive plays in the field to do so. Worth County is having their most successful season in years, but were battling a three game losing streak, while NEN was looking to play a full game, which they did for just the third time all year.
Megan Cassavaugh stretched a single into a double in the first to set the tone; Anna Gladstone hit a shot off second baseman Maribeth Lamb’s glove and stretched it into a double as well as Megan crossed the plate for the first time. Aivry Griffin popped out trying to bunt, but Anna Gladstone pulled off a successful delayed steal of third and Merrideth Spiers walked and stole second. Jill Hardy stretched a single into a double down the right field line as two runs scored, while Merrideth Spiers hit a double into the right field gap to make it 4-0. EmiLee Brown grounded out to advance Spiers, and Hailey Adwell hit a squib between the mound and third that dropped in that she beat out for a hit as Spiers crossed the plate to make it 5-0. Morgan Beagle stretched yet another single into a double to make it 6-0 as Adwell scored. Worth County stretched three singles into doubles that inning.
NEN got a run back in the second when Maribeth Lamb got hit by a pitch from Braidy Hunt. She struck out Kirsten Morrow and Kami Adwell, but walked Lauren McIntyre and Jaden Atkins. But the difference between Monday’s game and the Princeton game was that Hunt was able to work out of walks, and she got a couple of key defensive plays from Megan Cassavaugh behind the plate. Rachelle Rodriguez singled to score Lamb, but Cassavaugh picked off Atkins, who tried to take an occupied third base and couldn’t get back to second in time. She was tagged out before McIntyre could cross home plate, and Worth County limited the damage to one run.
Worth County got going again offensively as Anna Spainhower caught hold of one and hit it all the way to the center field wall 270 feet away and circled the bases to make it 7-1. With one out, Hailey Adwell restarted the Tigers when she tapped one in front of the plate and beat it out for her second scratch hit and took second on a wild pitch. Morgan Beagle stretched a single into a double as Adwell scored and Megan Cassavaugh singled to center and took second when the throw got away from the cutoff. Anna Gladstone safely reached first on a dropped third strike, and Aivry Griffin grounded out to bring in a run to make it 9-1.
Worth County got into a jam in the NEN third, as Anne Schieber beat out an infield hit and Angela Standiford was hit by a pitch. Delaney McIntyre struck out, but Maribeth Lamb walked to load the bases with one out. But Braidy Hunt got out by striking out Kirsten Morrow and Kami Adwell, which seemed to settle her down for the rest of the game.
Meanwhile, Worth County hit it hard the rest of the night, but right at people. In the fourth, shortstop Cassy Redden snagged Jill Hardy’s sharp grounder on a back hand and threw her out; Delaney McIntyre snagged EmiLee Brown’s hard grounder at third. In the fifth, McIntyre robbed Morgan Beagle of a base hit, while Redden snagged Megan Cassavaugh’s line drive.
Anne Schieber hit one into the gap for a double to start off the Bluejay fifth and took third on a wild pitch. Angela Standiford walked and stole second, putting runners on second and third with nobody out. But once again, Worth County got out of the jam when Hunt struck out the next two and Megan Cassavaugh tagged out Schieber trying to score on a wild pitch.
With runners on second and third and two outs, EmiLee Brown hit a hard shot in the sixth, but right at Schieber, who knocked it down and threw to first to deny the Tigers again. Kami Adwell got a solid single to center with one out in the sixth, but Hunt struck out Lauren McIntyre and Jaden Atkins grounded out. In the seventh, it was Worth County’s turn to deny the Bluejays a chance to rally as Merrideth Spiers fielded Anne Schieber’s hard shot cleanly and Worth County worked a 1-2-3 inning.
Northeast Nodaway had not won a game all year, but they were able to play a full game, making many outstanding defensive plays in the field to do so. Worth County is having their most successful season in years, but were battling a three game losing streak, while NEN was looking to play a full game, which they did for just the third time all year.
Megan Cassavaugh stretched a single into a double in the first to set the tone; Anna Gladstone hit a shot off second baseman Maribeth Lamb’s glove and stretched it into a double as well as Megan crossed the plate for the first time. Aivry Griffin popped out trying to bunt, but Anna Gladstone pulled off a successful delayed steal of third and Merrideth Spiers walked and stole second. Jill Hardy stretched a single into a double down the right field line as two runs scored, while Merrideth Spiers hit a double into the right field gap to make it 4-0. EmiLee Brown grounded out to advance Spiers, and Hailey Adwell hit a squib between the mound and third that dropped in that she beat out for a hit as Spiers crossed the plate to make it 5-0. Morgan Beagle stretched yet another single into a double to make it 6-0 as Adwell scored. Worth County stretched three singles into doubles that inning.
NEN got a run back in the second when Maribeth Lamb got hit by a pitch from Braidy Hunt. She struck out Kirsten Morrow and Kami Adwell, but walked Lauren McIntyre and Jaden Atkins. But the difference between Monday’s game and the Princeton game was that Hunt was able to work out of walks, and she got a couple of key defensive plays from Megan Cassavaugh behind the plate. Rachelle Rodriguez singled to score Lamb, but Cassavaugh picked off Atkins, who tried to take an occupied third base and couldn’t get back to second in time. She was tagged out before McIntyre could cross home plate, and Worth County limited the damage to one run.
Worth County got going again offensively as Anna Spainhower caught hold of one and hit it all the way to the center field wall 270 feet away and circled the bases to make it 7-1. With one out, Hailey Adwell restarted the Tigers when she tapped one in front of the plate and beat it out for her second scratch hit and took second on a wild pitch. Morgan Beagle stretched a single into a double as Adwell scored and Megan Cassavaugh singled to center and took second when the throw got away from the cutoff. Anna Gladstone safely reached first on a dropped third strike, and Aivry Griffin grounded out to bring in a run to make it 9-1.
Worth County got into a jam in the NEN third, as Anne Schieber beat out an infield hit and Angela Standiford was hit by a pitch. Delaney McIntyre struck out, but Maribeth Lamb walked to load the bases with one out. But Braidy Hunt got out by striking out Kirsten Morrow and Kami Adwell, which seemed to settle her down for the rest of the game.
Meanwhile, Worth County hit it hard the rest of the night, but right at people. In the fourth, shortstop Cassy Redden snagged Jill Hardy’s sharp grounder on a back hand and threw her out; Delaney McIntyre snagged EmiLee Brown’s hard grounder at third. In the fifth, McIntyre robbed Morgan Beagle of a base hit, while Redden snagged Megan Cassavaugh’s line drive.
Anne Schieber hit one into the gap for a double to start off the Bluejay fifth and took third on a wild pitch. Angela Standiford walked and stole second, putting runners on second and third with nobody out. But once again, Worth County got out of the jam when Hunt struck out the next two and Megan Cassavaugh tagged out Schieber trying to score on a wild pitch.
With runners on second and third and two outs, EmiLee Brown hit a hard shot in the sixth, but right at Schieber, who knocked it down and threw to first to deny the Tigers again. Kami Adwell got a solid single to center with one out in the sixth, but Hunt struck out Lauren McIntyre and Jaden Atkins grounded out. In the seventh, it was Worth County’s turn to deny the Bluejays a chance to rally as Merrideth Spiers fielded Anne Schieber’s hard shot cleanly and Worth County worked a 1-2-3 inning.
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Week Six Eight Man Football Rankings
#1 Pattonsburg 82, Rich Hill 48 – The Panthers trailed 30-24 against Rich Hill, who has not won a lot of games, but has played everybody tough. But the Panthers kicked it into high gear in the second half, putting up 58 as they came away with the Homecoming win. Pattonsburg is one of those teams which starts off slowly, but then gets better as the game progresses; their Stanberry win the week before showed a similar pattern.
#2 East Atchison 58, #8 Mound City 50 – This game lived up to its billing, as the game was back and forth all night before the Wolves came away with the eight point win. East Atchison remains unbeaten. The game was tied six different times before the Wolves scored in the last minute. With 4:36 left, East Atchison stopped a Panther extra point try to stay ahead 44-42. They had a chance to seal the game away on a 46 yard pass on fourth down from Jake McEnaney to Gus Hurst, but Mound City denied the extra point bid and ran back the ensuing kickoff and converted the extra points to tie it at 50-50 with 2:53 left.
East Atchison turned the ball over on downs, but then Mound City fumbled the ball right back. East Atchison made the most of their chance and Jake McEnaney scored from 4 yards out with 47 seconds left to put his team up 58-50. McEnaney got a pick with nine seconds left to seal the win.
#3 Worth County 28, #9 Orrick 6 – This one also lived up to its billing. The game was tied at 6-6 at the half before Worth County scored eight in the third and 14 in the fourth to come away with the win. Earlier in the year, Worth County was struggling defensively, while their offense could do no wrong. Friday’s game was a reversal, as the offense was struggling against the big front line of Orrick, while the defense turned in a gem. Orrick came into the game with almost 500 yards a game, but Worth County held them to 152. Once again, the success of GRC and 275 teams against the rest of the field can no longer be taken for granted.
#4 Southwest Livingston 58, Platte Valley 12 – A breather for the Wildcats against Platte Valley this week. Mack Anderson had another banner day, with 10 completions in 19 attempts for 164 yards. He added 18 carries for 250 yards, including a 70 yard score. On the other end, he added a 45 yard scoop and score. Chase Neptune had 5 catches for 109 yards, including a 65 yard strike.
Defensively, Southwest was led by Balazs Sturgeon with 10 tackles. Southwest controlled the line of scrimmage for the game, as out of 41 plays that Platte Valley ran, nine of them went for losses. They forced three Platte Valley turnovers, two picks and Anderson’s fumble return.
#5 Appleton City 90, Pleasanton (KS) 62 – Appleton City survived a shootout with their Kansas foes and remains one of three unbeaten teams in Missouri eight man football. Appleton City won by a similar margin (62-24) over Rich Hill as Pattonsburg did, so they will be a formidable foe for the teams north of Highway 36. Their stiffest challenge this year was a 50-40 win over Drexel on September 6th; that remains Drexel’s only loss.
#6 North Shelby 62, Chilhowee 12 – A breather for North Shelby, who has been taking care of business and moving up the rankings following their breakthrough win over North Andrew earlier. They took a 32-6 lead after one and led 46-6 at the half. Cale Stonebruner completed 8 of 9 passes for 247 yards, including a 65 yarder. Justin Lunsford had 9 carries for 86 yards. Elijah Greenwell had 3 catches for 100 yards. Brendyn McDaniel had 1 catches for 65 yards, while Rowdy Vanskike had 4 catches for 79 yards.
Defensively, Lunsford led in tackles with 8, while Luke Schwanke had 5.5 tackles for loss. Out of 45 Chilhowee plays run from scrimmage, 11 resulted in a loss of yardage. This includes six sacks.
#7 Drexel/Miami 61, Northwest Hughesville 6 – Drexel ran 29 times for 285 yards at a 9.8 yards per carry clip as they got a breather. They were up 46-0 at the half.
Ethan Irvin ran 5 times for 103 yards and threw for 66 more in the win. Cory Cumpton had 4 carries for 65 yards and Jacob Coffey had 10 carries for 64 yards. All are underclassmen. Cumpton had a punt return for a touchdown, while Adam Gilbert had a pick six defensively.
#10 North Andrew 52, Stanberry 12 – Jaden Baker threw for 161 yards and eight different North Andrew backs ran for 230 yards as the Cardinals broke open a close 12-6 game and led 34-6 at the half. Clayton Linville had 3 catches for 81 yards. Four of Baker’s seven completions went for scores.
Defensively, Brayden Brincks and Clayton Linville had 11 tackles each. Carson Thomas had seven tackles and four tackles for loss. North Andrew had two fumbles, but forced five Bulldog turnovers, three fumble recoveries and two picks from Jaden Baker to win the turnover battle.
#2 East Atchison 58, #8 Mound City 50 – This game lived up to its billing, as the game was back and forth all night before the Wolves came away with the eight point win. East Atchison remains unbeaten. The game was tied six different times before the Wolves scored in the last minute. With 4:36 left, East Atchison stopped a Panther extra point try to stay ahead 44-42. They had a chance to seal the game away on a 46 yard pass on fourth down from Jake McEnaney to Gus Hurst, but Mound City denied the extra point bid and ran back the ensuing kickoff and converted the extra points to tie it at 50-50 with 2:53 left.
East Atchison turned the ball over on downs, but then Mound City fumbled the ball right back. East Atchison made the most of their chance and Jake McEnaney scored from 4 yards out with 47 seconds left to put his team up 58-50. McEnaney got a pick with nine seconds left to seal the win.
#3 Worth County 28, #9 Orrick 6 – This one also lived up to its billing. The game was tied at 6-6 at the half before Worth County scored eight in the third and 14 in the fourth to come away with the win. Earlier in the year, Worth County was struggling defensively, while their offense could do no wrong. Friday’s game was a reversal, as the offense was struggling against the big front line of Orrick, while the defense turned in a gem. Orrick came into the game with almost 500 yards a game, but Worth County held them to 152. Once again, the success of GRC and 275 teams against the rest of the field can no longer be taken for granted.
#4 Southwest Livingston 58, Platte Valley 12 – A breather for the Wildcats against Platte Valley this week. Mack Anderson had another banner day, with 10 completions in 19 attempts for 164 yards. He added 18 carries for 250 yards, including a 70 yard score. On the other end, he added a 45 yard scoop and score. Chase Neptune had 5 catches for 109 yards, including a 65 yard strike.
Defensively, Southwest was led by Balazs Sturgeon with 10 tackles. Southwest controlled the line of scrimmage for the game, as out of 41 plays that Platte Valley ran, nine of them went for losses. They forced three Platte Valley turnovers, two picks and Anderson’s fumble return.
#5 Appleton City 90, Pleasanton (KS) 62 – Appleton City survived a shootout with their Kansas foes and remains one of three unbeaten teams in Missouri eight man football. Appleton City won by a similar margin (62-24) over Rich Hill as Pattonsburg did, so they will be a formidable foe for the teams north of Highway 36. Their stiffest challenge this year was a 50-40 win over Drexel on September 6th; that remains Drexel’s only loss.
#6 North Shelby 62, Chilhowee 12 – A breather for North Shelby, who has been taking care of business and moving up the rankings following their breakthrough win over North Andrew earlier. They took a 32-6 lead after one and led 46-6 at the half. Cale Stonebruner completed 8 of 9 passes for 247 yards, including a 65 yarder. Justin Lunsford had 9 carries for 86 yards. Elijah Greenwell had 3 catches for 100 yards. Brendyn McDaniel had 1 catches for 65 yards, while Rowdy Vanskike had 4 catches for 79 yards.
Defensively, Lunsford led in tackles with 8, while Luke Schwanke had 5.5 tackles for loss. Out of 45 Chilhowee plays run from scrimmage, 11 resulted in a loss of yardage. This includes six sacks.
#7 Drexel/Miami 61, Northwest Hughesville 6 – Drexel ran 29 times for 285 yards at a 9.8 yards per carry clip as they got a breather. They were up 46-0 at the half.
Ethan Irvin ran 5 times for 103 yards and threw for 66 more in the win. Cory Cumpton had 4 carries for 65 yards and Jacob Coffey had 10 carries for 64 yards. All are underclassmen. Cumpton had a punt return for a touchdown, while Adam Gilbert had a pick six defensively.
#10 North Andrew 52, Stanberry 12 – Jaden Baker threw for 161 yards and eight different North Andrew backs ran for 230 yards as the Cardinals broke open a close 12-6 game and led 34-6 at the half. Clayton Linville had 3 catches for 81 yards. Four of Baker’s seven completions went for scores.
Defensively, Brayden Brincks and Clayton Linville had 11 tackles each. Carson Thomas had seven tackles and four tackles for loss. North Andrew had two fumbles, but forced five Bulldog turnovers, three fumble recoveries and two picks from Jaden Baker to win the turnover battle.
Black Bear Seen Killing Deer South of Gentry
On August 24th, Penny Woods took a film, on YouTube, of a black bear chasing and killing a buck deer in a lake south of Gentry. In 2010, a black bear was spotted between Hopkins and Pickering, while in 2011, a black bear was spotted on the Gentry/Harrison County Line between Albany and New Hampton.
The Missouri Department of Conservation reports that although black bears are native to Missouri and were nearly wiped out during settlement, they are attempting to make a comeback in Missouri. If you see one, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation.
The Missouri Department of Conservation reports that although black bears are native to Missouri and were nearly wiped out during settlement, they are attempting to make a comeback in Missouri. If you see one, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Worth County Music Boosters Plan Big Spring Fundraiser
The Worth County Music Boosters are planning a big fundraiser banquet in the spring to purchase new band uniforms. Students will sell tickets in advance, and will serve and perform music throughout the event. Student awards will be presented at the event, and they hope to be able to reveal the new look. The tentative date is Friday, March 20th.
Sales of monkey talks and vintage t-shirts at the Worth County/Albany Football Game brought in $106. New costumes for the Choir are in; students will need to provide shoes.
The band will not be participating in the Trenton Marching Competition due to conflicts with softball.
The next meeting for the Worth County Music Boosters will be December 18th at 6 pm.
Sales of monkey talks and vintage t-shirts at the Worth County/Albany Football Game brought in $106. New costumes for the Choir are in; students will need to provide shoes.
The band will not be participating in the Trenton Marching Competition due to conflicts with softball.
The next meeting for the Worth County Music Boosters will be December 18th at 6 pm.
Obituary -- J.K. "Jake" Runyon 1939-2019
J.K. “Jake” Runyon, 80, passed peacefully September 15th at his home in Maryville, Missouri.
Family and friends may join us for a celebration of Jake’s life at Sheridan Christian Church in Sheridan, Missouri on October 12th at 11:00AM. The service will be followed by a luncheon at the church and burial at Isadora Cemetery in Isadora, Missouri. All are welcome to attend any and all events.
Jake was born at home in Grant City, Missouri on June 20th, 1939 to Nina and Monta Runyon. He grew up there and graduated from Horace Mann High School in Maryville, Missouri. Jake spent his life working for tractor companies including 24 years as Regional Sales Manager with Kubota Farm Equipment. He semi -retired in the late 80’s to farm on his land in Isadora, Missouri. His farms were very important to him and working the land was his first love. His grown children and grandchildren enjoyed visiting there and frequently fished, hunted and target shot. In 2017, Jake retired and moved to Maryville, Missouri.
He is survived by his children, Scott (Kim Baer) Runyon and Suzanne (Randy) Meeks, his grandchildren, Lucas Runyon and Payton Meeks, his brother Norman Runyon and his step-grandchildren Taylor (Alex) Jordan, Jamison Baer, Matthew (Lindsay) O’ Brien and Sayard (Ryan) Parrish. He is preceded in death by his son Kenny Runyon, his siblings, Betty Jersak, Charles Runyon, Madonna Runyon, Jerry Runyon and parents Nina and Monta Runyon.
Donations in Jake’s name may be made to Sheridan Christian Church, 309 West Jefferson Avenue, Sheridan, MO, 64486.
Arrangements are under direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri.
Family and friends may join us for a celebration of Jake’s life at Sheridan Christian Church in Sheridan, Missouri on October 12th at 11:00AM. The service will be followed by a luncheon at the church and burial at Isadora Cemetery in Isadora, Missouri. All are welcome to attend any and all events.
Jake was born at home in Grant City, Missouri on June 20th, 1939 to Nina and Monta Runyon. He grew up there and graduated from Horace Mann High School in Maryville, Missouri. Jake spent his life working for tractor companies including 24 years as Regional Sales Manager with Kubota Farm Equipment. He semi -retired in the late 80’s to farm on his land in Isadora, Missouri. His farms were very important to him and working the land was his first love. His grown children and grandchildren enjoyed visiting there and frequently fished, hunted and target shot. In 2017, Jake retired and moved to Maryville, Missouri.
He is survived by his children, Scott (Kim Baer) Runyon and Suzanne (Randy) Meeks, his grandchildren, Lucas Runyon and Payton Meeks, his brother Norman Runyon and his step-grandchildren Taylor (Alex) Jordan, Jamison Baer, Matthew (Lindsay) O’ Brien and Sayard (Ryan) Parrish. He is preceded in death by his son Kenny Runyon, his siblings, Betty Jersak, Charles Runyon, Madonna Runyon, Jerry Runyon and parents Nina and Monta Runyon.
Donations in Jake’s name may be made to Sheridan Christian Church, 309 West Jefferson Avenue, Sheridan, MO, 64486.
Arrangements are under direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri.
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