Area Sports and Education

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking’s Lady Wildcats basketball team took on the Steelville Lady Cardinals Wednesday, March 2, at Gibson Arena on the campus of Missouri S&T. The Sectional game between District 10 champion Licking and District 9 champion Steelville was decided by a single point, with Licking advancing to the State Quarterfinals, 50-49. Kiley…

American Legion The American Legion, Department of Missouri held its Eighty-eighth Annual High School Oratorical Scholarship Program contest February 27, at Ashland, Mo. The Department, during the school year, again sponsored an Oratorical Contest for high school students in Missouri. The purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher  Despite a tough first half, the Licking Lady Wildcats outscored Mansfield 17-6 in the fourth quarter to win the District 10 championship game, 50-45. Defense ruled in the first quarter, and the Lady ‘Cats’ shots were cold. Kiley Ingram finally broke through with about three minutes to go in the…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Wildcat Boys Basketball and Cheerleading squads each recognized four seniors at Senior Night on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Senior cheerleaders were recognized first and began with Autumn Grover, daughter of Byron and Lori Grover. She is also involved in Lady ‘Cat Cross Country and Track, FBLA, Science Club, NHS and Game…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The state-ranked, first seed Licking Lady ‘Cats basketball team met the Mountain View –Liberty Lady Eagles Monday in the semi-final round of District 10 play at Houston. As always, the Lady Eagles gave the Lady ‘Cats a good effort, but Licking was the one to advance. The Lady ‘Cats led 27-14…

Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Wildcats ended their season in Houston Saturday with a 55-56 loss in the District Tournament to Mountain View-Liberty. Licking led through the first half, going to intermission with a 29-26 lead. They lost their advantage in the third quarter, and despite outscoring the Eagles by 2 points in the final…

Licking started their week with a Tuesday night game against Newburg. The Wildcats turned a 36-14 half-time lead into a 74-45 victory over the Wolves. Scoring for Licking were Keyton Cook, 25 points, 4 rebounds; Nicky Hood, 10 points, 2 assists; Austin James, 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Roston Stockard, 7 points, 2 rebounds,…

    Photos by Shari Harris Lady ‘Cats seniors and their families were honored on Senior Night. Left is Kiley Ingram with parents Jason and Cassi Ingram and daughter, Harper. Right is Kylie Taylor with parents Jerry Sullins and Terry Moncrief.       By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Lady ‘Cats celebrated their two…