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Area athletes post district awards; Purdy, Pierce City well represented
(03/10/14)
sports@monett-times.com Numerous local athletes have been named to the Class 2, District 12 tournament all-district boys and girls teams. The district consisted of Pierce City, Purdy, Greenfield, Wheaton, College Heights, McAuley, Miller and Jasper high schools...
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Lady Eagles show heart in sectional loss; Pierce City attempts to answer questions this summer
(03/07/14)
sports@monett-times.com CARTHAGE -- There is an old saying that it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. On Wednesday, Pierce City fought hard but came up short, 65-44 in the Class 2 sectional to the No. 1 ranked Crane Lady Pirates... 
Tight losses to serve as motivation; Cubs offseason will be the key to having better luck next year
(03/06/14)
sports@monett-times.com CARL JUNCTION -- After a season that showed flashes of promise, the Cubs campaign ended this week the same way as so many other games -- close, but no cigar. Monett's season concluded Tuesday with a 41-39 loss to the Webb City in the opening round of the Class 4 District 12 tournament... 
Monett seeks fundamental approach to offseason; Lady Cubs aim for double digit wins next year
(03/06/14)
sports@monett-times.com CARL JUNCTION -- Monett came into the 2013-14 season young and inexperienced. Last year, the team was essentially a junior varsity squad playing a varsity schedule, and the results proved it with the Lady Cubs winning only one game... 
Purdy cheerleaders qualify for nationals
(03/06/14)
Murray Bishoff/times-news@monett-times.com The Purdy High School cheerleaders competed on Dec. 15 at the Game Day Varsity Contest in Kansas City. The group qualified for national competition, which was held Feb. 10 and 11 in Orlando, Fla. Pictured, from row from left, are: Randi Lowery, Cassedy Greenway, Angelika Sehrbrock, Kristin Johnson, Briana Granados and Stephanie Gaucin. ... 
Pizzazz Poms win trophy in Kansas City
(03/06/14)
Submitted photo The Monett High School Pizzazz Poms dance team competed in the Missouri State Dance Championships held on Feb. 15 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. The dance team competed with 15 other teams in the 2A Division and placed third in hip hop and sixth in pom. ...
Athletic trainers: More than meets the eye; March is National Athletic Training Month
(03/05/14)
sports@monett-times.com It's a helpless feeling for any fan. Watching a ballgame and then seeing a terrible hit, collision or an extremity bent in an unnatural way. On the field, an athlete lays on the ground in excruciating agony. As a hush falls over the crowd, from the sidelines an individual springs to life and rushes out to access the situation... 
Ozark 7 Conference names top players
(03/05/14)
sports@monett-times.com While the regular season my have ended, the awards and accolades for area basketball athletes have just started. The Ozark 7 Conference released its all-conference teams and several area athletes made the cut. GIRLS Coach of the Year: Eli Ernst, Purdy... 
Pierce City gears up for sectional rematch; Lady Eagles leaning on district title effort as they face familiar foe
(03/03/14)
sports@monett-times.com PURDY -- Pierce City (19-7) showed great maturity when the clock struck zeros and their 56-49 Class 2 District 12 championship win over Jasper was complete on Friday. Instead of collapsing into a pile on the floor screaming hysterically, the Lady Eagles formed a single file line, graciously shook the Jasper players' hands and told them "good game." Then the green and white sent their two senior starters (Christine Younker and Mattie Brottlund) to retrieve the first place plaque.. ... 
Pierce City boys to focus on depth in offseason; Eagles leave everything on the court in semifinal loss to Greenfield
(03/03/14)
sports@monett-times.com PURDY -- Pierce City fought the good fight. Sometimes, a good fight is not good enough. One or two more baskets could have earned the Eagles a district title game berth. Instead, their season at the hands of Greenfield, 57-55... 
Pierce City, Jasper meet for district title tonight; Team effort carried Lady Eagles over Purdy in semifinal
(02/28/14)
sports@monett-times.com PURDY -- Pierce City takes on Jasper in tonight's Class 2, District 12 tournament after defeating Purdy, 69-44. Coaches often talk about the need for players to step up in the playoffs to make plays that help their teams win... 
Purdy falls in district semifinal; Lady Eagles return full squad next season
(02/28/14)
sports@monett-times.com There were clear signs of frustration on the faces of the Purdy players as the final seconds slipped off the clock during this week's 69-44 district semifinal loss to Pierce City. The black and gold (18-8) entered the contest winners of nine of their last 10. Wednesday's game plan was simple: block out, rebound and run the floor and for the game's first 16 minutes it looked like the No. 3 seed could shock the No. 2 seed...
Progress steady on Fowler Stadium turf project; Second engineering firm hired to look at flood issues
(02/27/14)
Efforts to place an artificial turf surface on Burl Fowler Stadium in Monett have progressed steadily, making construction likely this summer. Monett School Superintendent Brad Hanson said donations and pledges have reached the mid-$600,000 range. He anticipated approving a design at the board's next regular meeting on March 31... 
Team effort sends Pierce City to semifinals; Rematch with Greenfield awaits tonight
(02/27/14)
PURDY -- Pierce City coach Matt Street paced up and down his bench encouraging his players as they rolled to a 55-42 win over McAuley in the quarterfinal of the Class 2, District 12 tournament this week. The Eagles used a balanced team effort to sink the Warriors. All five starters contributed to Tuesday's win... 
Purdy boys reflect on tough loss; Eagles end season 15-8, look forward to next year
(02/27/14)
PURDY -- Technically, it was a mild upset when the No. 5 seed Jasper defeated the No. 4 seed Purdy Eagles, 66-53, in the quarterfinals of the Class 2, District 12 tournament at Purdy this week. Jasper did everything an underdog is supposed to do to earn a win. They made plays early, hit big shots and made their free throws... 
Pierce City ready for district semifinal; Tonight a rematch of last year's district title
(02/26/14)
sports@monett-times.com PURDY -- Pierce City is one step away from reaching its second consecutive Class 2, District 11 championship game. The green and white blew past College Heights 52-12 in the quarterfinal round on Monday, and now face a familiar foe in Purdy in tonight's battle. The two teams tangled on Jan. 17, with Pierce City earning a decisive 79-54 win... 
Purdy rolls into district semifinal with confidence; Lady Eagles focused on slowing PC's big 3
(02/26/14)
sports@monett-times.com Purdy coach Eli Ernst talked to his team about the importance of the number 3 after their 54-26 opening round district win over Wheaton. Ernst pointed out that it took three wins the week before to earn the conference title and it will take three wins this week to secure a district crown...
Corrections
(02/26/14)
In Monday's edition, it was reported that Kellen Bounous and Kyle Meyers were the last undefeated state champion wrestlers at Monett High School in 2008. While both Meyer and Bounous were undefeated champions in 2008, Monett's most recent undefeated state champion was Ethan Davis, who accomplished the feat in 2011 (39-0) and 2010 (45-0)...
Hall reaches goal with college signing; Softball has been a life-long passion for the Purdy senior
(02/26/14)
sports@monett-times.com Purdy senior Carleigh Hall has been playing softball since she was big enough to hold a softball. On Friday, her passion rewarded her with scholarship to play for Crowder College in Neosho next season. "It feels good to get to keep playing," Hall said. "One of the best feelings I get is right after my team wins a game. Now I get to experience that on a college level."... |
