Area Sports and Education
Jennifer Smith inducted into Jewell Hall of Fame
By Shari Harris, Publisher Jennifer Smith, of Licking, was among the team members of the William Jewell College Women’s Basketball Team of 1986-87 as the team was inducted into the William Jewell College Hall of Fame. Only one other women’s team of any sport has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at the private…
Read MoreJV Lady ‘Cats win first Licking JV Tournament
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Lady ‘Cats started their week with a trip to Strafford, Tuesday, September 21. Varsity battled to four sets, but fell to Strafford, 22-25, 21-25, 25-16 and 14-25. JV picked up a win with two close scores, 25-23 and 27-25. The C team also played, winning 25-20. Licking returned home and…
Read MoreCross Country medal count continues to climb
By Coach Mike Phillips HERMITAGE, Mo. – Congratulations to the Wildcat runners at the Hermitage Invitational. The bus left at 5:30 a.m., and the varsity boys were ready to run the first race of the day. JB Huff was a medalist, finishing twelfth in the small school division. Levi Stout set a new personal record.…
Read MoreLicking Baseball week in review
By Coach Harv Antle LICKING 18, LAQUEY 3 LAQUEY — The Licking Wildcats invoked the run rule Monday night at Laquey with an 18-3 decision over the Hornets. Licking used a 14-hit attack that included eight doubles to power the offense. Nine different Wildcats recorded at least one base hit. Malachi Antle and Austin Stephens…
Read MoreVolleyball Wildcats win Cabool Tournament
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Lady Wildcat Volleyball team traveled to Cabool Saturday for the annual Lady Bulldogs Cabool Invitational Tournament. Both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams competed in the 15-team event, in separate pools. Photos by Shari Harris Junior Varsity split in pool play with Plato, and battled hard against the otherwise all-varsity…
Read MoreTwo First Place finishes for Senior Trap Team
Steelman’s shooting takes first place
Cross Country runners medal in West Plains
By Coach Mike Phillips The Wildcat Cross Country team traveled to the always tough West Plains Invitational last Tuesday, September 14. Once again on the girls’ side, Kasey Richards came home with a medal. “Kasey has proven that even on her toughest days, she is one of the best runners in the area,” said Coach…
Read MoreWildcat Baseball ends week 11-2
By Coach Harv Antle Licking 14, Crocker 3 LICKING — The Licking Wildcats returned home Monday night to Deer Lick Park and defeated the Crocker Lions 14-3. Elijah Ullom started and pitched three innings for the win. The game ended at the conclusion of five innings due to the run rule. Ullom fanned four, walked…
Read MoreWildcat Baseball repeats as Frisco League Conference Champs
By Coach Harv Antle LICKING 16, CROCKER 1 STOUTLAND — The Licking Wildcats polished off the Crocker Lions 16-1 Wednesday night at Stoutland in the first round of the Frisco League Tournament. Licking used a 14-hit attack to subdue the Lions. Cole Wallace and Rusty Buckner led the hit parade with three hits each. Keyton…
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