Area Sports and Education
Licking FFA headed to state
Submitted On October 13, Licking FFA went to District Grassland, located in Rolla, Mo. Both teams (FFA and 4-H) got second place and are going to state! Evan Gifford got third place in the FFA Team. Trinnity Davis got first place in top scoring individually.
Read MoreLoud noises on Cedar Street
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Head Start enjoyed a Thursday morning visit from the Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department and Smokey the Bear. Firefighters Clifford Potter, Larry Potts, David Potts, Smokey the Bear, Cherokee Potts and Katie Reyes introduced the children to the equipment that a firefighter wears when battling a fire. The Personal…
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Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreCross Country Wildcats excel at Conference meet
The Licking High School and Junior High Cross Country teams competed in the Frisco League Conference meet on Monday, October 17. Several Wildcat runners medaled at the meet, and the Junior High Boys Team finished second overall as a team. High School runners were led by Levi Stout who finished 4th and earned All Conference…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats advance to District Final
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Lady ‘Cats opened district play with a 25-11, 25-7, 25-8 win over Bourbon on Thursday, October 20. In Monday evening’s semifinal round, they faced the Steelville Lady Cardinals, winning 3-1 with scores of 25-16, 25-23, 22-25 and 25-15. The Lady ‘Cats advanced to the District Final round, which was scheduled…
Read MoreWildcat volleyball celebrates its seniors
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Lady Wildcats celebrated their two seniors at Monday night’s final home game vs. St. James. Seniors Maci Sparks and Abbie Sullins played their final regular season match at the Sherman Hill Field House. Photos by Shari Harris The C Team took the floor first, winning 25-18 and 25-14 over…
Read MoreJH Boys Champs at Mtn. Grove
The Licking Cross Country teams returned to Mountain Grove on Thursday, October 13, for high school and junior high races. The Junior High Boys team finished as champions again at the meet. Individual medal winners for the junior high team included: Ethan Stout 4th, Colin Kuhn 5th, Parker Huff 6th, Jett Sullins 12th and Jeffery…
Read MoreState 4-H Trap & Sporting Clay
Texas County shooters performed well at the State 4-H Trap Shoot. The first place team in Senior Trap Singles was composed of Evan Gifford, Ben Steelman, Tres Warner, Cylas Black and Case Jones. Individual placements went to Gifford first place, Steelman eighth place, and Warner tenth place. In Senior Trap Doubles, Texas County shooters also…
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