Marshall softball tournament set for Saturday, Aug. 27
Sports Editor Ben Locke’s Marshall Lady Owls’ softball team opens its season by hosting the ninth annual Marshall Tournament Saturday, Aug. 27.
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Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87
AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, whose unmistakable swagger in helping the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title earned him the nickname “Lenny the Cool,” died Wednesday. He was 87.
Audsley’s Wildcats travel to Midway for opener
After performing fairly well at the jamboree on Davis Field at Central Methodist University in Fayette, new Slater head coach Chris Audsley thinks the Wildcats are ready to play some good football Friday, Aug. 26.
Marshall cross country teams get ready for season
After serving as assistant coach for several years, Amanda Van Winkle takes over as head coach of the Marshall Owls cross country teams succeeding Jim Papreck. She is being assisted by former Owl standout athlete Zach Glassmaker.
Valley begins season at home versus Bobcats
Prior to the beginning of the season, the Missouri Valley College football team has been dealt a blow. Heading into camp, it was thought that due to the COVID season allowing student-athletes another year of eligibility, Darrion Cole would return as the starting quarterback.
Owls work out kinks at jamboree
Like most high school football teams in the state, the Marshall Owls played in a jamboree at California High School on Friday, Aug. 19, to work out kinks prior to their season opener. The Owls first took on the host Pintos and then tangled with the Tipton Cardinals. Father Tolton Regional Catholic also was there, but the Owls did not compete against the Trailblazers. On offense against California, the Owls managed one first down with their varsity, which accounted for the first 12 of the 18 plays. The highlight of the 18-play set was when sophomore Tashaun Johnson broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown run during the JV set. The Owls had some trouble consistently running the ball during the first 12 plays, but junior Jaxson Case completed one pass for eight yards to senior tight end Logan Alspaw. On defense, Marshall forced the Pintos into two fourth downs, but they converted both into first downs, and eventually scored a touchdown on a 2-yard run by the quarterback. But it came on the 15th play of the possession.
Mahomes throws two TD passes, Chiefs win
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes led two similar touchdown drives and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Washington Commanders 24-14 in a preseason game Saturday.
Lady ‘Cats return loads of experience to diamond
With nine returning letter winners, fourth-year Slater Lady Wildcats’ softball head coach Maclaren Senor is hopeful the 2022 season can be filled with wins. Senor, who is being assisted another Central Methodist University grad Madi Stark, says this will be the first group she has coached throughout their high school career.
Mizzou full of optimism with new QB, D-Coordinator
AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA (AP) — Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz is on his third defensive coordinator in three years at Missouri, and the Tigers are about to start their fifth different quarterback in the season opener in the last five years. Sounds like a program that should be on shaky ground.
Nationally-ranked Lady Vikings begin soccer season with shutout win
Senior defender Natalia Ruiz scored two goals, and junior midfielder Laura Quero and freshman Llara Llorente added one goal each, as the No. 21-ranked Missouri Valley College women’s soccer team blanked Harris-Stowe State in a non-conference contest on Gregg-Mitchell Field in Marshall Sunday. Junior midfielder Rina Kinami and sophomore forward Ashley Arribas each had one assist. Senior goalkeeper Marina Barneda made one save to earn the shutout in goal.