Area Sports and Education

By Coach Steve Rissler LAQUEY, Mo. – The Licking Lady Wildcats held Richland scoreless for the entire third quarter to win their third Frisco Tourney title in as many years. In the championship game on Saturday, Richland came out firing to take an early lead, but Licking stayed within striking distance during the first quarter.…

Licking R-8 School Dr. Jarad Rinne, Safety Coordinator of the Licking R-8 School District, has received certification as a School Safety Specialist. Dr. Rinne attended the recent School Safety Academy hosted by Missouri School Boards’ Association’s Center for Education Safety. The event was held October 31-November 2, 2023, in Kansas City and is designed to…

The annual Big Cat Classic between the Licking Wildcats and the Salem Tigers returned to Licking Tuesday evening, November 21. A 4 p.m. start time for the JV Girls team may have been too early for some to attend, but a sizable crowd was there early and only grew over time, until the gym was…

  Photo submitted From left: Ashlee Umfleet, Tessa Lucas, Allie Cline (in back) and Angelina McGuire sit atop the hay bale tower at Beasley’s Apple Orchard. The Licking FFA Chapter went to the National FFA Convention, held November 1-3. During this event, they participated in the Ag Expo, the first session of the Convention, the…

Missouri Farmers Care Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (AEOTM™) is excited to announce a partnership this fall with Phelps County R-3 Elementary to educate elementary students at about agriculture. AEOTM™, a program of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation, is a proactive, educational effort in which passionate, trained educators spend time in…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking R-VIII Board of Education held their regularly scheduled business meeting on Monday, November 13. Highlights from financial discussions included a walk-in freezer which has had multiple repairs and which will need to be replaced. One of the buses requires $9,000 in parts related to the diesel engine, leading to…

By Shari Harris, Publisher  In his first year coaching at his alma mater, Licking Boys’ Basketball Head Coach Phillip Gambill has inherited a team heavy with experience. After a good off-season, and with emphasis by coaches on improvements in defense and rebounding, players are returning stronger and more capable. With seven seniors, six juniors, and…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Lady Wildcats are entering their 12th season under Head Coach Steve Rissler, and after nine consecutive years with Assistant Coach Terri Moncrief, this year the team has a new assistant coach, Eriq Kristek. Rick Mosher returns as an assistant to the team, and former player Kylie Taylor will join…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Ed Green Realty and Town & Country Supermarket were enthusiastic about showing their support and appreciation for Licking R-VIII teachers, administration and support staff on November 9. Ed Green provided an assortment of snacks and bottled water, and Town & Country Supermarket provided deli and veggie trays available in the…