High School Football Participation, 2023 There are over one million high school football players and 15,393 programs spread throughout the United States. This makes for the average squad size to be close to 66 players. This ranges from a high of 114 in Texas to a low of 15 in DC. Missouri averages 61 players
By Morgan Guyer It wasn’t the prettiest of homecoming games for Maryville against Cameron on September 22, but the team got the victory 21-0. The Spoofhounds were riding high after a 46-42 win over St. Pius X the week before, and they started the game against Cameron with similar energy, as the offense drove down
By Morgan Guyer Over the past few years, the Maryville Boys Soccer Team has been a force in the MEC. The program has captured the last three Class 1 District 8 Titles, and even finished in third place at the state tournament in 2021. This year’s team will be looking for another deep run come
The Platte Valley Cross Country team traveled to Rock Port for a meet on September 25. Photos can be found on Page 12 of this week’s NNL.
The Nodaway Valley Thunder moved to 4-1 on the year following a 44-22 victory over Mound City on September 22.
NFL Player Origins Per Capita, 2023 The NFL season is now underway for 2023. Which region of the country produces the highest quality football players? The ‘Southern Slant’ is very evident in this week’s professional football players map. This per capita map is based on where the current active roster players went to high school.
The Maryville Spoofhound Girls Tennis lost to Savannah 0-9 on September 19 in Maryville. Additional photos can be found on Pages 15 of this week’s NNL.
The Maryville Spoofhound Girls Golf defeated Savannah 145 to 188 on the Watson 9 at Mozingo on September 19.
Recognition of the fall sports senior athletes from North Nodaway, Nodaway Valley, Northeast Nodaway and Platte Valley can can be found on Page 16 of this week’s NNL.
By Morgan Guyer The Nodaway Valley Volleyball Squad made quick work of North Nodaway on September 19 in Burlington Jct. coming away with a 3-0 win. The Thunder have enjoyed a good start to the season, now sitting at 8-4 on the season. They were favorites heading into the match against North Nodaway, but the
