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Geography with Goudge

This weekend’s Super Bowl marks the 51st game since the event began in 1967. Nineteen teams have had at least one Super Bowl victory. Pittsburgh, with six trophies, leads all teams followed by Dallas and San Francisco with five each. Green Bay, New England and New York each have four. Will this year’s game become

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Geography with Goudge

February 1 is National Signing Day. Few events garner as much media attention in the life of a high school senior as Signing Day. This sample of the 300 top high school football recruits according to ESPN highlights the Pigskin Cult. This region indicates the prominent role the southern states play in college football. The

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Lady Rockets no match for Mustangs

By Dustin Henggeler Despite a lackluster start, it was a dominating performance for the North Nodaway Mustang girls in their 51-20 win over the West Nodaway Rockets January 24. The two teams matched up in pool play of the NWMO Tournament in Burlington Jct. The Rockets held on despite an 0-4 start behind the Mustangs,

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Bluejay king, queen crowned

Northeast Nodaway royalty pose after the coronation ceremony on January 19. The royal party included, front: Rylee Scadden, crownbearer, daughter of Sheldon and Christy Scadden; Liam Cordell, crownbearer, son of Ryan and Megan Cordell; back: Andrew Freemyer, king, son of Jared and Kim Freemyer; Gerry Runde, queen, daughter of Ken and Terry Runde; Blair Stoll,

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Bean signs to play baseball

Maryville High School senior Alex Bean achieved one of his dreams on January 18 when he signed to play baseball at Benedictine College, Atchison, KS. Joining him were, front: Shannon Beemer, mother, Anthony Everman, Benedictine College head baseball coach, Bean, Adam Bean, father, back: James Beemer, stepfather, Monica Woods, MHS baseball coach, Marilyn Glidden, grandmother,

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Geography with Goudge

The Associated Press recently announced the 2016-17 NFL All-Pro Team. Twenty-eight players representing 16 states were named and are mapped based on where they attended high school. The best of the best hail from the Rust Belt, the Deep South and West Coast. California and Texas lead with four all-pros followed by Georgia with three.

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