Nellie Alldredge Swipes 11 as Hawks Avenge Loss

Nellie Alldredge had 11 steals and Gilman City’s girls avenged a one-point loss to North Harrison with a 28-18 win Tuesday, November 18th. The Hawks were playing without their leading scorer, Chyles Webb (ankle), and Nova Smith (flu). But after Webb went down in the Mercer tournament and the Hawks subsequently fell to the Shamrocks for third place in the Mercer Tournament, they suddenly realized they could win without Webb, getting wins against Pleasant View the night before as well as Tuesday’s game.

Alldredge, pressed into service after coming off the bench for the majority of the year, stole the ball early and often for the Hawks. Everybody else picked up their game as well, with Emmery Smith and Aspen Wyatt both hitting double figures in Tuesday’s game, and Wyatt posting a double-double. Another benchwarmer, Bella Whitney, was also pressed into service and responded with four points off the bench; Fierce Bella showed some newfound aggression and looked to attack the baseline every time she touched the ball on offense.

It looked like it would be Shamrocks all the way at first. Tayley Johnson started off the game with a steal and Amelia Long added a free throw. Emmery Smith knocked one down from the high post, but Hadley Williams got loose in transition, Long took a charge on defense, and Millie followed up with a putback to make it 7-2 after one. Aspen Wyatt got a putback to put the Hawks on the board early in the second, but Quincy Norris, who has shown a lot of improvement in the post recently, knocked down two free throws to make it 9-4.

But then Nellie Alldredge controlled the game from there, stealing the ball at will, and the Hawks began to come back. Nellie got a steal and a layup to start a Hawk rally; then, Fierce Bella got one of her baseline runners to go down to make it 9-8. Aspen Wyatt got her second putback of the quarter to put the Hawks up 10-9 at the half.

The third quarter belonged to the Hawks after Wyatt got her third putback of the game to start the quarter. Emmery Smith, a cousin of Hali, got the hot hand and went off for six in the period as the Hawk lead grew to 18-11 after three.

After Fierce Bella converted against for the Hawks to make it 20-11 to start the fourth, North Harrison started swarming, pressing, and trapping, forcing Gilman City to burn three timeouts to try to stop the bleeding. Tayley Johnson provided a spark for the Shamrocks, scoring three straight to make it 20-14. But then Emmery Smith slashed down the baseline to stop the bleeding to make it 22-14. Tayley Johnson got a steal and fed Millie Long to make it 22-16, but then Aspen Wyatt took over, scoring the Hawks’ last six points to close out the win.

For North Harrison, Amelia Long had 9, Tayley Johnson 5, and Hadley Williams and Quincy Norris 2.

Amelia Long had 2 blocks and Quincy Norris 1.

Amelia Long had 9 rebounds. Hadley Williams and McKenna Hill 4, Draylee Davis 3, Taryn Johnson and Quincy Norris 2, and Tayley Johnson 1.

Quincy Norris, Amelia Long, Draylee Davis, Hadley Williams, and Tayley Johnson had 1 assist each.

Tayley Johnson and McKenna Hill had 7 tips. Amelia Long had 6, Draylee Davis 5, and Hadley Williams 1.

Amelia Long had 5 steals. Quincy Norris had 3, and McKella Hill, Draylee Davis, and Tayley Johnson had 2.

For Gilman City, Aspen Wyatt had 12 points. Emmery Smith had 10, Bella Whitney 4, and Nellie Alldredge 2.

Aspen Wyatt had 2 blocks.

Aspen Wyatt had 13 boards. Emmery Smith had 7, Nellie Alldredge 5, Malory Chalfant 3, and Bella Whitney 3,

Mallory Chalfant had 3 assists. Nellie Alldredge and Emmery Smith had 1.

Mallory Chalfant had 4 tips. Nellis Alldredge had 3, Aspen Wyatt and Emmery Smith 2, and Bella Whitney 1.

Nellie Alldredge had 11 steals. Mallory Chalfant, Emmery Smith, Aspen Wyatt, and Bella Whitney had 2, and Carsynn Robertson had 1.

 

Twelve Tigers Score for Junior High Girls in Win

Twelve different Tigers scored Thursday in Worth County’s 50-7 junior high girls win over Avenue City as Worth County grabbed the consolation trophy of the Platte Valley Tournament after dropping its second game to NEN this year in the first round. Worth County forced 33 tips and 28 steals as they kept the pressure on the Aces all night. Many games in the past between the Tigers and Aces have been decided by one or two possessions, including a half-court heave that won the game for the Aces one year, but this one was over early.

Brooklyn Smith had 19 points in the win. Brecklyn Rush had 5, Gwyn Healy and Daden Findley 4, Renae Gladstone and Kaydence Downing 3, and Keylee Smith, Jane Hawk, Addie Cadle, Teagan Saville, Kyah Joslin, and Gabbey Maudlin with 2 each.

Gabbey Maudlin, Addie Cadle, Tatum Allee, Kaydence Downing, and Daden Findley had 1 block each.

Gwyn Healy had 4 boards. Keylee Smith and Gabbey Maudlin had 3 each, Brooklyn Smith, Brecklyn Rush, Renae Gladstone, Addie Cadle, Catelynn Moyer, and Jolee Hauber 2, and Jane Hawk, Hadley Rush, Daden Findley, Kaeslyn Briner, Kyah Joslin, and Hadley Downing with 1.

Renae Gladstone had 6 assists. Brooklyn Smith had 5, Brecklyn Rush 3, Kaydence Downing 2, and Gwyn Healy, Catelynn Moyer, Kaeslyn Briner, Teagan Saville, and Daden Findley 1.

Brooklyn Smith had 7 tips. Hadley Rush, Renae Gladstone, and Teagan Saville had 3, Gwyn Healy, Brecklyn Rush, Addie Cadle, and Tatum Allee 2, and Gabbey Maudlin, Keylee Smith, Ilene Combs, Catelynn Moyer, Karleigh Guinn, Kaeslyn Briner, Kylie Combs, Kynlee Wymore, and Kaydence Downing 1.

Brooklyn Smith had 6 steals. Renae Gladstone and Kaydence Downing 4 each, Keylee Smith and Jane Hawk 3, Brecklyn Rush 2, and Daden Findley, Karleigh Guinn, Hadley Downing, Kyah Joslin, and Kaeslyn Briner with 1 each.

Worth County jumped out to a 12-2 lead after one, and then Brooklyn Smith erupted with 12 points in the second quarter as the Tigers pulled away to a 36-3 halftime lead. Brecklyn Rush added 5 in the period.

 

Gilman City Teacher and Student Spotlights

Gilman City named one teacher and two students in its spotlights for this month. Profiles were done by the Gilman City Social Media class and students Isabella Hancock, Jemma Stotts, and Maverick Roberts.

Mrs. Joslyn is the Teacher of the Month. This is her first year teaching after having been a paraprofessional for five years. She is most proud of working full-time while going through college. She enjoys being outside. She says she wants to teach because she wants to work with students and help them. Her favorite food from the cafeteria is the mashed potatoes. She says that she has learned from her students that even when things are difficult, you can keep pushing to get through them.

Jemma Stotts plans to go to NCMC, graduate, and work so she can eventually move to Minnesota. She enjoys watching YouTube on her phone. Her favorite class is health class because she likes to learn about the functions of the body and life itself. She considers her biggest accomplishment getting on the Superintendent’s honor roll. She plans to spend Thanksgiving with family eating food and chatting.

Andrew Young’s favorite class is history. His favorite lunch is pizza. He plans to go to Missouri S&T after graduating and become an electrical engineer. His favorite teacher is Mr. Lewis and his favorite activity is the Academic Team.

 

Area Courthouse, Police, and Crime Reports for November 26th, 2025

On November 17th, Sherry Young (48) of Polo pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to charges of Burglary (Felony) and Stealing. She was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron.

On November 17th, Tameika Russell (38) of Maitland pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to charges of Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony) and Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony). She was placed on five years probation by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant must undergo substance abuse evaluation and follow recommendations.

On November 17th, Jerrod King (47) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Assault (Felony). He was sentenced to 90 days in jail by Judge Corey Herron with credit for time served.

On November 18th, John Bohannon (39) of Jameson pleaded guilty in Daviess County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Micha Lea Dixon. Defendant must serve two days shock time in jail.

On November 18th, Jeremiah Brittain (27) of Gallatin pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of Violation of Protection Order. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice. Defendant may have no contact with the victim.

On November 18th, Harry Guest (47) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. He was fined $350 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On November 18th, Darrell Zukowski (57) of St. Joseph pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and Speeding. He was placed on two years probation by Judge Robert Rice and fined $100 plus costs.

On November 18th, Maude Fears (25) of Tacoma (WA) pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court to a charge of DWI. She was fined $500 plus costs by Judge Robert Rice.

On November 18th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Dalton Tovrea (28) of Milan alleging Stealing. Bond was set at $1,000, cash only. An affidavit from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department alleges the defendant stole cash from the cash register at his employer’s, Love’s Truck Stop of Eagleville.

On November 19th, Harrison County Prosecutor Michael Wulff filed charges against Michael Litogot (40) of New Hampton alleging Driving While Revoked (Felony), DWI, and No Insurance. Bond was set at $10,000, cash only.

On November 19th, William Cockrum (45) of Kincaid (KS) failed to appear in Nodaway County Associate Circuit Court on charges of No Valid License and Careless & Imprudent Driving (Accident). A warrant was issued and bond set at $350, cash only.

On November 19th, Tyler Vongkhamchanh (21) of Barnard pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Peace Disturbance. He was placed on probation for one year by Judge Corey Herron. Defendant may have no contact with victim.

On November 19th, Phoenix Coil (21) of Albany pleaded guilty in Gentry County Associate Circuit Court to charges of DWI and Speeding. She was placed on two years probation by Judge Rebecca McGinley. Defendant must make $300 donation to Gentry County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund, successfully complete SATOP, and pay $196 in fines and costs. Defendant may not consume alcohol or enter bars.

On November 20th, Judge Matthew Krohn revoked the probation of Shawn Perry (55) of Dubuque (IA) in Harrison County Circuit Court following a violation report and a motion to revoke. He was sentenced to five years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Court retains jurisdiction for 120 days, and the DOC will make recommendations regarding probation or incarceration. Defendant had been on probation on a charge of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony).

On November 20th, Richard King (50) of Bethany failed to appear in Harrison County Circuit Court on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Driving While Revoked (Felony), Failure to Stop, and No Insurance. A warrant was issued and bond set at $15,000, cash only.

On November 20th, Jackson Olson (21) of Eagleville pleaded guilty to a charge of Assault (Felony). He was placed on five years probation by Judge Matthew Krohn. Defendant must make $300 contribution to Law Enforcement Restitution Fund.

On November 20th, Amanda Morriss (43) of Maryville pleaded guilty in Nodaway County Circuit Court to a charge of Delivery of Controlled Substance (Felony). She was sentenced to eight years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Court retains jurisdiction for 120 days, and the DOC will make recommendations to the court regarding incarceration or probation.

On November 23rd, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 69-year-old Des Moines woman and a 68-year-old passenger were injured when their vehicle ran off the side of I-35 seven miles south of Pattonsburg at around 9:25 pm, struck a cluster of trees, and overturned. A third occupant was not injured.

On November 23rd, Nodaway County Prosecutor Tina Dieter filed charges against Tyler Storm (38) of Maryville alleging Possession of Controlled Substance (Felony), Failure to Register as Sex Offender (Felony), Sex Offender Within 500 Feet of School, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $30,000, cash or corporate surety.

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

 

Jarrett Gilland, Max Hiatt Lock Down Platte Valley

Jarrett Gilland and Max Hiatt locked down Platte Valley Thursday as Worth County had a much easier time of it against them the second time around and beat them 44-27 to claim the championship of the Platte Valley Tournament. Gilland, tasked with guarding the much taller Lucas Redden, held him to ten points. Max Hiatt guarded Easton Davis, who had the ability to slash to the baseline at any time. Davis converted a couple of drives to the basket early, but then Mad Max locked him down and shut him out the rest of the way. Mad Max had a big night on the other end as well, getting a career high of 13 points as he started getting more confident in finding his own chances as the season has progressed.

Davis knotted the game at 2 early, but then Mad Max hit a 3-pointer and Cole Hardy hit a drive and pullup to put the Tigers up 7-2. Platte Valley hung around, with Redden slashing and scoring and Theodore Holtman converting a 3-point play before Hudson Cameron’s free throw made it 12-7 after one.

Cole Hardy hit a 3-pointer at the top of the key and then Jarrett Gilland scored from inside to push the Tiger lead to double digits. With Lucas Redden looking to push it every single time down the floor, Platte Valley continued to hang around before Cole Hardy and Mad Max hit back to back jacks to make it 27-13.

Holtman cut it to 27-15 at the end of the half and Redden went coast to coast again to start the third quarter, but then Weston Hill restored order with an inside shot and Cole Hardy hit a 3-pointer to make it 32-17. Hudson Cameron picked up his fourth foul, but like last time, the benchwarmers held the fort, with Gunnar Smith and Silas Brown both coming off and giving the Tigers quality minutes.

Preston Salisbury cut the Platte Valley deficit to 35-21 late in the third, but then Cole Hardy got a steal, Max Hiatt hit a pair of free throws, and Hudson Cameron got loose in transition to make it 41-21 early in the fourth to trigger wholesale substitutions on both sides. Luca Sagel hit a 3-pointer for the Tigers down the stretch.

Max Hiatt and Cole Hardy had 13 points. Hudson Cameron had 9, Weston Hill 4, Luca Sagel 3, and Jarrett Gilland 2.

Weston Hill had 1 block.

Weston Hill had 8 boards. Jarrett Gilland had 6, Max Hiatt, Gunnar Smith, and Silas Brown 4, Cole Hardy and Hudson Cameron 2, and Grayson Mullock 1.

Hudson Cameron had 4 assists. Max Hiatt and Cole Hardy had 3, Jarrett Gilland and Weston Hill 2 each, and Gunnar Smith and Grayson Mullock 1.

Max Hiatt had 4 tips. Emmett Fresch had 2, and Cole Hardy, Hudson Cameron, Gunnar Smith, Weston Hill, Jarrett Gilland, and Luca Sagel had 1.

Max Hiatt had 5 steals. Cole Hardy had 3, Hudson Cameron 2, and Silas Brown, Weston Hill, Jarrett Gilland, and Jace Mullock 1.

 

Bluejay Teams Finish Season on High Note

The Northeast Nodaway girls finished off the season on a high note, going out on top with a 31-28 win over Platte Valley Thursday to claim the Platte Valley Tournament title. They built up a 20-14 lead at the half and then had to hang on against Platte Valley’s frantic efforts to get back into the game. Platte Valley nearly whittled it away at one point in the third quarter, but Northeast was able to take a huge chunk of time off the clock in the last minute before Platte Valley could get to five team fouls and put them on the line.

The Bluejays missed both free throws, and Platte Valley had one last chance to send it to overtime. With no timeouts left, Jenna Pappert rushed the ball up the floor, but her shot was long and landed out of bounds as time expired.

Northeast led by as much as 16-9 in the first half after Kiley Yost’s runner, and then Maddy Faustlin stole back a ball after Platte Valley had gotten a steal in the closing second and found Khloe Burns to make it 20-14 at the break.

Platte Valley started whittling away, flying to the offensive glass and getting multiple chances, cutting it to 20-19 at the 3:35 mark of the third quarter. But they passed up several chances to take the lead, and Northeast could not find the range either, getting an eighth-chance possession that came up empty. Finally, Maddy Faustlin went coast to coast, took on the taller Jenna Pappert, and drew a foul, hitting a free throw to break the scoring drought to make it 21-19 after three.

Emma Wilmes came off a screen and banked home a 3-pointer to spark the Bluejays in the fourth, and Ellie Jackson added a free throw. Maddy Faustlin scored off a drive and then added a steal to make it 29-19 at one point before Platte Valley hit a pair of jump shots and Pappert converted a three point play to make it 29-26. With 53 seconds left, Maddy Faustlin hit Emma Wilmes inside for two, but Pappert took on three Bluejays and converted with 28 seconds to set up the frantic finish.

The Bluejays won handily over King City 41-23 in the semifinal round. They jumped out to an 11-2 lead after one quarter and had the game under control the whole way.

It was Northeast’s second win against Platte Valley this year. They finished the season with only two losses, against St. Joseph Christian in the King City Tournament and against Stanberry in the regular season. They avenged the Stanberry loss in the King City Tournament with a 33-20 win.

The Bluejays had quality wins against several opponents. They beat King City three times, Worth County twice, Platte Valley twice, along with Stanberry, Mound City, and Nodaway Valley. It was just like the Mizzou football teams of the Al Onofrio years, who always seemed to rise to the occasion against the best teams in the area.

The boys, who had been struggling for much of the year, suddenly rose to the occasion at the Platte Valley Tournament, knocking off South Harrison and St. Gregory’s to grab the consolation trophy.

 

Jack Hawk 1936-2025

     Jackie Dean Hawk was born August 18, 1936, to Lazarus and Hazel (Hennegin) Hawk at their home in rural Sheridan, Missouri.  He passed away November 22, 2025 at the age of 89 surrounded by his family.

     Jack graduated from Sheridan High School in 1954. In high school he enjoyed participating in softball, basketball, track and FFA. He “attempted” college at the University of Missouri but that was not what he wanted. He chose to come home to farm with his brother Don and father Laz. Jack was a modern farmer with traditional values that welcomed meeting new people and enjoyed good conversation. 

      Jack married Dorrilla Grace on August 22, 1959 in Albany, Missouri. To this union 6 children were born. Jack had a great singing voice, and they both enjoyed dancing.  They celebrated 66 years of marriage last August.  He was a member of and baptized into the Sheridan Christian Church.  

     He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Don, sister Louise (Jim) Ross, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marcia and Bob Hickman and brother-in-law F.C Grace Jr., and a good friend Bill Libel who he met during his 6 years in the Air National Guard.

     Left to cherish his memory are his wife Dorrilla, children: Gina (Craig) McNeese, Bart (Karla) Hawk, Troy (Abby) Hawk, Jason (Joni) Hawk, Lori (Gene) Groom and Brandon (Amber) Hawk; sisters: Bonnie (Jewell) Taylor and Ann (Don) Bergman; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Karen Grace as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

     Funeral Services were 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25th at Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City, Missouri. Visitation was from 2:00 p.m. to service time. Burial was in the Sheridan Cemetery, Vanskyock Addition, Sheridan, Missouri.  Memorials may be made to the Sheridan Cemetery.