Athletes from North Nodaway, Northeast Nodaway, Nodaway Valley and Platte Valley all competed at the Class 1 Sectional 4 Meet at Mound City on May 17. Each school will send athletes to the Class 1 State Championship Meet on May 23 and 24 in Jefferson City.
NCAA Men’s Volleyball, 2025 NCAA Men’s Volleyball has been crowning a national team championship in the spring since 1970. Long Beach State won their fourth title on May 12th, defeating UCLA. There are currently 34 Div. I and II teams account for 686 players. The per capita production of NCAA men’s volleyball players results in
North Nodaway, Platte Valley, Nodaway Valley and Northeast Nodaway all sent athletes to the Class 1 District 8 meet in Grant City on May 10. Those who advanced will participate in the Class 1 Sectional 4 meet in Mound City on May 17.
The Northeast Nodaway Bluejays Baseball team lost to Pattonsburg 0-11 on May 13 in Ravenwood to wrap up the regular season. Northeast Nodaway will face off against East Atchison on May 16 in Burlington Jct. to start the Class 2 District 16 Tournament.
NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball, 2025 Beach volleyball is the 90th and newest NCAA sport. The 9th National Championship played last weekend in Gulf Shores, AL. Texas Christian University (TCU) won their first title. The per capita production of NCAA beach volleyball players is greater in coastal states and the Midwest. Hawaii leads followed by Arizona, Alabama,
Platte Valley, Nodaway Valley, North Nodaway and Northeast Nodaway all sent athletes to Mound City on May 2 for the Panther Relays as the postseason approaches. See all photos on Page 15 of this week’s NNL.
The Maryville Spoofhound Boys Golf Team took home their first MEC Championship since 2017 at Fairview Golf Course in St. Joseph May 5, shooting a team score of 312. The next closest team was Benton, who shot a 334.
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By Morgan Guyer The Nodaway Valley Thunder Baseball Team took down Northeast Nodaway 11-1 on April 28 in Burlington Jct. The win moved the Thunder to 8-6 on the year, as they have just four regular season games remaining before they start the Class 2 District 16 tournament. The senior class of Collin Kinsella, Payton
By Morgan Guyer As the Class 3 District 4 Tournament approaches, the Maryville Spoofhound Boys Golf team is continuing with their good play. The team traveled to Clarinda for a dual on April 22, and came away with the victory, shooting a 147. Seniors Jack Dinsdale and Kaleb Groomer were co-medalists, each shooting a 36.
