October 2024

Vikings pull away to gain HAAC South win

With a run through the Heart of America Athletic Conference South Division’s version of Murderer’s Row in the next three weeks, the Missouri Valley College Vikings needed to get back on the winning track last Saturday against a winless Central Methodist Eagles’ squad.Tavion Campbell again sparkled for the Vikings on offense and special teams.

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Wildcat gridders blank another opponent

Seniors Chase Hemeyer and Brandon Terrill led the way, and the visiting Slater Wildcats improved their record to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the Central River League’s South Division with an 84-0 triumph at the BKN Thunder in Keytesville last Friday night.It was the second straight shutout for the ‘Cats after they blanked Santa Fe 82-0 in week four.The ‘Cats raced away to a 46-0 lead by the end of the first 12 minutes and led 62-0 at intermission.

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‘Hounds, Chiefs lose homecoming games

Sweet Springs scored five touchdowns but it wasn’t enough versus the visiting Wellington Tigers last Friday night.The Tigers spoiled Sweet Springs’ homecoming 54-38 in a Central River League I-70 Division game.Wellington led the close game after each quarter – 14-8, 32-22 and 46-38.“I am very pleased with how hard our kids competed,” SSHS head coach Jeff Holtzman said.

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