With Marshall’s offensive line working like a well-oiled machine for a good portion of the night, the Owls’ running backs had a big night at Fulton last Friday.The Owls rolled up 390 yards of total offense, including 322 on the ground, and scored a late touchdown to win the North Central Missouri Conference nail-biter, 42-35.“I was proud of the boys.
A year ago, Avery Evans advanced to the state quarterfinals in singles action, one step away from the Final Four.Evans made an effort to get back to the state at the individual district tournament last Friday in Marshall.The Lady Owl senior won her first two matches in dominating fashion in the 24-player bracket.
In a nip-and-tuck battle, Marshall’s Oduver Alvarez came up big.The junior, who switched positions due to an injury, scored on a penalty kick in the first half and added a goal on a free kick in the second half to lead the Owls to a 2-0 non-conference win over Battle with Columbia Independent last Saturday at the MHS Sports Complex.“We knew it was going to be a tough game.
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The Slater Wildcats led the game on more than one occasion, but the host Northwest (Hughesville) Mustangs scored 12 of the game’s final 14 points to win the Central River League South Division game 42-32 last Friday night.The ‘Cats trailed 8-0 after the first quarter and 16-0 early in the second.
On a night when the Santa Fe R-X School District celebrated the life and very successful coaching career of the late Bill Fox, the Wellington Tigers proved to be too much.The Tigers capitalized on several Santa Fe turnovers and rolled to a 65-22 Central River League I-70 Division victory.Despite the loss, Santa Fe head coach Chad Meyer was pleased with the turnout to honor a Santa Fe icon.“I am so glad that so many former students/players made it back for the game and helped celebrate Coach Fox and all he gave to our community,” Meyer noted.Fox ran the table — 14-0 — and won a state title with the Chiefs in 2000.
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The historic streets of Arrow Rock bustled with life on Saturday, October 12. Actors dressed in elaborate period costumes took to the streets, bringing history to life as they performed scenes during the 56th Annual Heritage Festival. The festival provided a vivid and immersive experience, allowing attendees to step back in time and witness the area’s rich cultural heritage.
The northern lights are visible Thursday night, October 10, along a rural road near Mt. Leonard, west of Marshall. Photo contributed by Marty Smith
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