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U.S. Players at Wimbledon, 2023 fortnight of Wimbledon is upon us (July 3 – July 16).  The oldest tennis tournament in the world was first played in 1877.  This map displays the hometowns of the 50 tennis players from the United States (31 Women and 19 Men) who are competing in this year’s Wimbledon Tennis

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Spoofhound Wrestling Camp calls for youth participants

The Spoofhound Wrestling Camp, July 27-28, is for all school-aged youth and will be held at Maryville High School. The first day, for children first through sixth grades, will accept registrations from 3:15 to 3:45 with the camp being from 4 to 6 pm. The July 28 will be for youth grades seven through 12.

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Local athletes compete in 8-man all-star game

Platte Valley’s Carter Luke and Trevor Weir competed with Nodaway Valley’s Blake Bohannon during the Missouri 8-Man Coaches Association All-Star Game on June 24 in St. Joseph. Bohannon and Weir competed on the silver team, while Luke played for the green team. Green came away with the victory 22-20. Luke picks up where he left

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Geography with Goudge

NBA Draft Picks, 2023. The 2023 NBA Draft concluded last week with the selection of 58 players over two rounds.  46 of the U.S. players are placed on this distribution map of drafted basketball players, based on where they went to high school.  The eastern half of the country indicates an area of higher production. 

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Northwest Bearcat football season ticket renewals begin July 1

The 2023 Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat football season ticket renewal period will begin July 1. To reserve the same seats from last year for the 2023 football season, the ticket renewal period will run from 8 am, July 1 through 5 pm, July 31. New season ticket purchases and upgrades to existing season ticket

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NW Flag Football sign-up is underway

Northwest Flag Football registration has opened. It is for children who will enter kindergarten, first, second, third or fourth grade Fall 2023. Registration deadline is August 1 and is $60 per child. More information on the form at forms.gle/97CjqFpivoPLCJZX8. Tentative start date for games is September. Kickoff night including parent and coaches meeting and first

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Geography with Goudge

Men’s College World Series Players, 2023. The College World Series, held in Omaha, NE, was in full swing with the Finals held last weekend. The map displays the rosters of the eight teams that made the CWS this year.  A total of 297 players.  A small sample for a map of this type.  However, it

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Sharks find success at Plattsmouth, Syracuse meets

  By Morgan Guyer The Maryville Sharks Swim Team hit the road for meets in Nebraska against Plattsmouth on June 17 and Syracuse on June 19. The Sharks will travel back to Nebraska June 24 to Nebraska City and to Cameron on June 26. They will then close out their season with a home meet

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Women’s league at Mozingo hosts strong numbers

Every Tuesday during the summer, Mozingo hosts Ladies Night from 6 to 8 pm on the Sechrest 18. Social hour starts at 5 pm with food and drinks. Rebecca Vierthaler cracks a smile after sending her first drive of the night down the fairway while Korena Sundell watches on.

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Rosewell reflects on another successful tennis season

By Morgan Guyer Both the Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams at Northwest have established themselves as two of the top teams in Division II over the years. That is in large part to Head Coach Mark “Rosey” Rosewell, who will be coming up on 40 years at the helm. The men’s team reached their 23rd

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