Area Sports and Education

By Coach Steve Rissler The short-handed HS Track team traveled to Waynesville Friday night to compete against some of the best schools in southwest Missouri. Highlights included: Finley Sullins placed fourth in the 100m with a new personal record (PR) of 13.30 and she ran in the “slower” heat. Allie Hock ran her best time…

                      The Licking R-VIII School Board of Education met Monday, April 11, at the Office of the Superintendent. Board members, including those newly elected, and administrators were present, as well as the Secretary to the Board and members of the public. Due to the need…

By Mrs. Leah Sullins The 2022 Frisco League Art Contest was held Friday, April 8, at Laquey High School. This was the first time the contest has been held since 2019 and Licking High School students received outstanding ratings. I’m really proud of the work these students put in day after day in class and…

By Mr. Justin Coffey Students of the Licking High School History Club spent part of their spring break exploring the rich history of the Pelican State, and its chief city of New Orleans and the surrounding area. First stop was the World War Two museum, located just blocks from the Superdome. There, students were immersed…

  By Coach Harv Antle RICHLAND, Mo. —The Licking Wildcats remained unbeaten with a 16-6 victory over the Richland Bears on Monday night, April 4, at Shady Dell Park. The Wildcats raced in front 8-0, only to see the Bears claw their way back into the game. At the end of four innings, Licking held…

The 2021-2022 MSHSAA District 3 Solo and Ensemble Festival ratings were excellent for the Licking students who participated on March 30. Gold/Exemplary ratings were received by Autumn Grover, vocal solo; Cadrian Hutsell, vocal solo; Dawson Havens, Snare Drum Solo; Oscar Phillips, Snare Drum Solo; LHS Double Quartet (Nicky Hood, Keyton Rinne, Autumn Grover, Emalee Breeden,…

  Photos by Shari Harris  

  Photos by Shari Harris By Coach Harv Antle LICKING, Mo. — The Licking Wildcats made short work of the St. James Tigers for a 17-2 victory in four innings on Monday, March 28, at Deer Lick Park. Rusty Buckner led the Wildcat offense with a monster day. The sophomore was 4-for-4 with three doubles,…

Several Licking athletes have been honored recently for their efforts on the court, and in the classroom. Academic All-State honors were announced this semester for Volleyball, with Maci Sparks, Hannah Medlock, Kiley Ingram, Kylie Taylor, Abbie Sullins, Winter Murray and Linzie Wallace meeting the requirements for maintaining a 3.6 cumulative GPA for their career and…