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Pro, amateur fighters converge on Sedalia

11 mixed martial arts bouts slated at Mathewson

By Seth Stringer

Featuring an impressive lineup card with a cameo from world-renowned fighter Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva, America’s fastest-growing sport hits the Mathewson Exhibition Center tonight.The state fairgrounds venue will open its... Full story

Tipton tops Lone Jack, 32-6

Jeff Backe

TIPTON — A strong defensive effort helped the Tipton Cardinals defeat the Lone Jack Mules 32-6 in opening-round play of the Class 1 state football playoffs on Wednesday night.  Tipton led 12-6 after three quarters, but a pair of... Full story

Warsaw ousted in Class 2 regional

4th down gamble fails in 14-12 loss to Pierce City

Seth Stringer

WARSAW — Bounced from last year’s Class 2 state quarterfinals thanks to a missed field goal, Warsaw Wildcats head coach Randy Morrow wasn’t about to have his team’s fate rest on a kicking game that had already mishandled a... Full story

SFCC depth stands out

Lady Roadrunners beat Missouri Valley 98-39

State Fair Community College opened its women’s basketball season with a bang. The Lady Roadrunners crushed Missouri Valley College 98-39 Tuesday night in Marshall. “We had balance all the way around,” SFCC coach Darren Pannier... Full story

S-C drops opener in district meet

The Smith-Cotton boys soccer team watched its season end Saturday in the Class 3, District 9 tournament in Columbia. Fourth-seeded Hickman beat the No. 5 Tigers 7-0 on its home field. Hickman will face top-seeded Rock Bridge in the semifinals at 5... Full story

MO Kids Outdoors labor of love for Hoffert

By Kyle Smith

Harry Hoffert found a way to combine two of his passions — helping others and his love for the outdoors. Hoffert, president of MO Kids Outdoors, did both this weekend in the organization’s third youth deer hunt that featured mostly boys... Full story

Guillory, Mules fight back to beat Lions

UCM reaches eight wins for first time since 2003

The University of Central Missouri reached the eight-win mark for the first time since 2003 Saturday in Warrensburg. The Mules (8-2, 6-2 MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletics Association) rallied from a 10-0 first-half deficit and scored 20 points... Full story

Smith-Cotton retains Silver Tiger

Tiger gridders defeat rival Warrensburg 34-10

By Seth Stringer

KNOB NOSTER — Andrew Byrd’s 343-yard, five-touchdown rushing performance helped the Smith-Cotton football team overcome a slow start.The Tigers climbed back from a 10-7 halftime deficit with 27 unanswered points in the second half to win... Full story

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