Stories from Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Monett still searching for elusive win (12/04/12)
The Monett Lady Cubs basketball team fell 54-19 to Joplin on Dec. 3 The Lady Cubs (0-5) fell behind 14-2 after one quarter of play and trailed 35-8 at halftime. The Lady Eagles (1-1) forced 17 Monett turnovers in the game, and led 47-18 after three quarters...

Verona takes third in Diamond Tournament (12/04/12)
The Verona Lady Wildcats basketball team (2-1) took third place in the Diamond Tournament with a 38-37 victory over Sarcoxie on Dec. 1. "We ended the tournament on a positive note winning the last two games," said Verona coach Ryan Yates. "The girls continued their good effort and teamwork."...

Purdy wins Diamond Invitational (12/04/12)
The Purdy Lady Eagles basketball team (3-2) captured the Diamond Invitational with a 45-26 victory over Diamond. "Diamond stayed within five points all night," said Purdy coach Eli Ernst. "The score wasn't indicative to how close this game truly was. We made a run in the middle of the fourth quarter to distance ourselves...

Purdy finishes third in Clever Tourney (12/04/12)
The Purdy Eagles basketball team (2-1) took third place in the Clever Tournament on Dec. 1 with a 56-50 victory over Sparta. Purdy trailed the entire first half against Sparta. The Eagles deficit was five points (13-8) after the first period and 31-19 at halftime...

Pierce City earns fourth in Ash Grove tourney (12/04/12)
The Pierce City Lady Eagles basketball team (1-2) took fourth place in the Ash Grove Lady Pirate Invitational on Dec. 1. The Lady Eagles fell 44-35 to East Newton in the consolation game. East Newton jumped out to a quick 13-3 lead after one quarter and led 18-12 at halftime. Pierce City narrowed the gap, outscoring the Lady Patriots 11-0 in the third period, but couldn't draw any closer in the final eight minutes...

Monett JV wrestlers shine at Arkansas Tourney (12/04/12)
The Monett Cubs JV wrestling team dominated at the five-team Rogers (Ark.) Heritage JV Tournament on Dec. 1. Monett placed in every division. "I was really pleased with our effort," said Monett coach Daryl Bradley. "We attend this tournament to get better as wrestlers. I was happy with our overall energy."...

Springfield, MO- Livestock Marketing Center: Cow and Bull Auction 12/03/2012 (12/04/12)

Carthage- Joplin Regional Stockyards: Feeder Cattle Auction Close for 12/3/12 (12/04/12)

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