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Sophomore Avery Evans and junior Holly Huston teamed up to qualify for the Class 1 State Tournament in doubles play. The Marshall duo defeated a Savannah doubles team in the sectional round and will play in Springfield Friday. Contributed image

Marshall doubles team headed to state

October 12, 2022

by Hobby King/Sports Editor One of two Marshall Lady Owls’ doubles teams is headed to the state tennis tournament. With a 7-5, 6-0 victory over a… Login to continue reading Login…

October 12, 2022

by Hobby King/Sports Editor The top two teams in the I-70 Conference squared off for the league’s tournament crown Saturday at Santa Fe in Alma.… Login to continue reading Login…

Marshall senior Derick Juarez (9) tries to put a shot on net despite the effort of Battle junior Prince Kahebwa. Juarez netted a hat trick, helping the Owls avenge the only blemish on their otherwise perfect record with a 7-2 win Saturday. Hobby King/Democrat-News

Juarez’s hat trick lifts Owls to decisive win over Battle

October 12, 2022

by Hobby King/Sports Editor On Sept. 17 at the Boonville Shootout, Marshall and the Battle Spartans played to a 2-2 tie — the only blemish… Login to continue reading Login…

Sweet Springs spoils Chiefs’ Homecoming 36-14

October 12, 2022

by Hobby King/Sports Editor After having not met on the gridiron since 2019, the Sweet Springs Greyhounds and Santa Fe Chiefs renewed their I-70 Conference… Login to continue reading Login…

Wildcats halt five-game losing streak at Lone Jack

October 12, 2022

by Hobby King/Sports Editor In week one, the Slater Wildcats dominated Midway on the road, 38-14. However, the Wildcats ran into several really good teams,… Login to continue reading Login…

Owls’ sophomore cornerback Mason Evans (24) tries to chase down Fulton senior running back Tyreion Logan. Evans and the MHS defense held the Hornets to 18 yards rushing and 228 total yards in a 38-8 NCMC road win Friday. The 2-5 Owls host 5-2 Hannibal at 7 p.m. Friday. Hobby King/Democrat-News

Workcuff, Owls run past Fulton for second straight win

October 12, 2022

by Hobby King/Sports Editor For the first time in eight years, the Marshall Owls have won two straight games on the gridiron. Marshall pounded the… Login to continue reading Login…

The Marshall Lady Owls’ softball team was all “Pinked Out” at Moberly. The Lady Owls won 4-3 in nine innings Thursday. Contributed image

Hoffman’s ninth-inning double lifts Lady Owls to win

October 7, 2022

by Hobby King/Sports Editor The Marshall Lady Owls’ softball team improved its record to 7-12 overall and 3-5 in the North Central Missouri Conference with… Login to continue reading Login…

October 7, 2022

High School Friday, Oct. 7 Girls Tennis Marshall at Individual Sectional Tournament at St. Joseph, 10 a.m. Football Marshall at Fulton, 7 p.m.* Sweet Springs… Login to continue reading Login…

October 7, 2022

by Hobby King/Sports Editor The Marshall Owls’ cross country runners competed at the Excelsior Springs Invitational Tuesday. In the 5K boys race, Chillicothe freshman Luke… Login to continue reading Login…

Hobby King/DeMarshall Lady Owl junior Bailey Kueker returns a shot in a district doubles match. Kueker and junior teammate Alizah Russell won their match versus Higginsville in the team district final, but the Lady Owls lost the match 5-2 Wednesday. Hobby King/Democrat-News

Lady Owls fall to Higginsville in district title match

October 7, 2022

by Hobby King/Sports Editor In the regular season, the Marshall Lady Owls’ tennis team defeated Higginsville 6-3. But in the Class 2, District 13 championship… Login to continue reading Login…