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Kendall Hagedorn is not shy about his big-league ambitions.
The Smith-Cotton senior moved a step closer to his goal by signing his letter of intent to play baseball at Illinois State …
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By Jack Denebeim, jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
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2/4/26
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For Samuel Wright, the University of Central Missouri has always been the destination.
The Smith-Cotton senior made that commitment official, signing his letter of intent to play football …
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By Jack Denebeim, jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
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2/4/26
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During his recruitment, Dax Wiskur was looking for a program that matched his hard-nosed approach to the game of football.
The search landed him at Drake University. Wiskur inked his …
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By Jack Denebeim, jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
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2/4/26
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Lindsey Carrico has always been driven by the pursuit of progress.
The Smith-Cotton senior took the next step in her running career by signing her letter of intent to join the State Fair …
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By Jack Denebeim, jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
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2/4/26
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Adam Rowe knows exactly what he needs to reach his full potential on the mound.
The Smith-Cotton senior sought out that specific development at Ottawa University, where he inked his …
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By Jack Denebeim, jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
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2/4/26
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No. 1-seeded Smith-Cotton boys basketball defeated No. 2 Eugene 47-44 to win the 95th Annual Eldon Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Eldon High School.
The Tigers (13-5) used a balanced …
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By Democrat Staff
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2/2/26
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Smith-Cotton girls swim and dive placed seventh out of 11 teams during the West Central Classic on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Heckart Community Center.
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By Democrat Staff
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1/29/26
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Mike Franklin used to walk the halls of Smith-Cotton High School as a student-athlete with dreams of making an impact on the gridiron.
His dreams have come full circle, as the Sedalia 200 …
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By Jack Denebeim, jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/27/26
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After a decade of seasoning across the club, junior high and high school volleyball ranks, McKenzie Simons is set to move into the varsity head coaching chair for the first time in her …
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By Jack Denebeim, jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/27/26
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Green Ridge boys basketball defeated Otterville 77-60 on Friday, Jan. 23, at Otterville High School.
Four players scored in double figures for the Tigers (12-5, 4-0 Kaysinger Conference). …
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By Democrat Staff
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1/26/26
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No. 5-seeded Smith-Cotton girls basketball defeated No. 7-seeded Fair Grove 45-34 in the fifth-place game of the Gary Keeling Tournament on Thursday, Jan. 22, in Bolivar.
Senior Brekyn Scanlon …
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By Democrat Staff
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1/22/26
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Smith-Cotton boys wrestling lost a dual to Hickman 45-15 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Columbia.
Freshman Jackson Reed, senior Adarein Hawkins, sophomore Kasen Yates and sophomore Danny Read …
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By Democrat Staff
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1/22/26
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Smith-Cotton girls swim and dive placed seventh out of nine teams at the Jefferson City Lady Jays Invitational on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Jefferson City.
The 200-yard freestyle relay team …
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By Democrat Staff
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1/22/26
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Tipton girls basketball won its second consecutive California Tournament title with a 69-58 win over Boonville on Saturday, Jan. 17, at California High School.
The Lady Cardinals (10-5) led …
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By Democrat Staff
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1/19/26
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Lessons learned earlier in the season are beginning to pay dividends for Smith-Cotton girls basketball.
After several games where competitive starts gave way to second-half struggles, the …
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By Jack Denebeim, jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/17/26
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Sometimes, the game of basketball requires a short memory.
Forty-eight hours after a 33-point loss to Battle, Smith-Cotton boys basketball answered a season-low moment with a historic …
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By Jack Denebeim, jack.denebeim@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/17/26
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Cole Camp boys wrestling won the Kaysinger Conference triangular meet by defeating Stover 43-33 and Windsor 41-27 on Wednesday, Jan. 14, in Windsor.
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By Democrat Staff
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1/15/26
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Smith-Cotton girls basketball defeated Clinton 79-12 on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Smith-Cotton High School.
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By Democrat Staff
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1/15/26
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Smith-Cotton boys basketball lost to Battle 67-34 on Wednesday, Jan. 14, in Columbia.
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By Democrat Staff
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1/15/26
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Smith-Cotton girls wrestling defeated Capital City 44-17 in a dual on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Smith-Cotton High School.
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By Democrat Staff
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1/14/26
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