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Watts scores 1,000th UCM point in Mules' win

Coach ties school wins record

By Alyson Anderson

WARRENSBURG — On a night of milestones, the University of Central Missouri men’s basketball team (20-1, 13-1 MIAA) used a 56 percent  shooting effort and a strong man-to-man defense to beat Emporia State (9-12, 5-9 MIAA) 82-64 on... Full story

SFCC shoots 4 of 26 from 3-point range in loss

COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL

By Seth Stringer

Typically not a team to live or die by the 3-pointer, the State Fair Community College men’s basketball team found a home beyond the arc on Tuesday night.It wasn’t pretty, though.The Roadrunners attempted a season-high 26 treys and made... Full story

No charity for S-C

Off-target foul shooting digs too deep a hole

By Alyson Anderson

Poor free-throw shooting proved too much for the Smith-Cotton Lady Tigers to overcome Monday night. The California girls basketball team (16-2) took advantage of the Lady Tigers’ missed free throws in the first half to take the lead. The... Full story

A shot to the heart

Favre’s loss hurt more than KC struggles

A column by Michael Desmond

On Jan. 24 I encountered something as a sports fan that I had yet to experience in my short 23 years of existence. Professional sports broke my heart. It wasn’t a letdown, or a sad moment. No, it was 100 percent heart wrenching. Minnesota... Full story

Approaching new heights

S-C girls still have eyes set on 20 wins

By Seth Stringer

Gathered in their coach’s office in the southwest corner of the Smith-Cotton High School gymnasium before practice Wednesday, Kelsey Griffin, Lexi Hope, Andi Rea, Whitney Pollitt and coach Chris Parsons took turns looking at the previous... Full story

’Burg wins spirited battle

West Central rival beats S-C 53-46

By Seth Stringer

WARRENSBURG — An upset wasn’t meant to be. A year after shocking West Central Conference rival Warrensburg on its home floor, Smith-Cotton  couldn’t overcome poor shooting, a nonexistent post game and the loss of four... Full story

There's no place like home for Lady Roadrunners

No. 13 SFCC routs Crowder College

By Seth Stringer

There’s no place like home.Four days after suffering a 78-53 road loss to second-ranked Jefferson, the 13th-ranked State Fair Lady Roadrunners bounced back with a 97-65 victory over Region 16 foe Crowder College on Wednesday night —... Full story

Depth spurs S-C

Sharp struggles but teammates pick her up

By Seth Stringer

In her three years as a starter, Smith-Cotton senior Cristian Sharp had never been held scoreless. There’s a first time for everything. The guard went 0 for 9 from the field, but her teammates were there to pick her up Tuesday night in a... Full story

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