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Son of former NBA star enjoys time as MCHS assistant

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 8:00am

After playing basketball in China for the last five years, LaPhonso Ellis Jr. returned to the Midwest this winter.

This time, the son of the former NBA star LaPhonso Ellis is working as the new junior varsity/assistant coach of the Montgomery County High School boys basketball team.

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Seniors look to bring spark to W-M girls

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 8:00am

When Wellsville-Middletown seniors Elizabeth Jefferson and Kennedy Rentfro came out for the girls basketball team for the first time in November, coach Todd Cripe became a little concerned.

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MCHS basketball cheerleaders set for strong winter

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 8:00am

For more than 10 years, cheerleading has been a specialty for Miranda Craft.

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Wildcats head into holiday break on winning note

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 8:00am

ys basketball team started its season in heartbreaking fashion, losing to the Winfield Warriors 57-52 in overtime at Ballew & Snell Court.

Now, the Wildcats will be enjoying a winning record going into their two-week holiday break.

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MCHS senior football cheerleaders make mark

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 8:00am

Tabitha Malloy never thought she would be bundled up in a sweatshirt, sweatpants and a big blue coat in her final home game as a Montgomery County football cheerleader on Oct. 23.

“It’s too cold,” the senior captain said.

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High Hill Hounds sprint to success

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 8:00am

The High Hill Hounds wrapped up their first season in style at the Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championships on Nov. 21-22.

The youth cross country program had four runners earn medals at the national meet in Paris, Ky. All of them share the same last name – Ford.

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Parker signs with Columbia College

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Sat, 12/26/2020 - 8:00am

Collin Parker will go from a Wildcat to a Cougar next year.

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Athlete of the Month: Meredith Rodgers

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 8:00am

Year in School: Senior.

Parent’s names: Jolene (JJ) Rodgers and Danny Gevermuehle.

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W-M girls look to bounce back from 0-2 start

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 8:00am

After having a rough ending to her cross country season a month ago, Wellsville-Middletown freshman Bethany Slovensky was looking forward to playing basketball this winter.

“It was definitely more motivation to get out of cross country,” Slovensky said. “It’s less running.”

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MCHS boys cruise past Silex in EMO opener

Published by theo62221@yahoo.com on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 8:00am

A year ago, the Montgomery County Wildcats cruised past the competition in Eastern Missouri Conference play, winning all 10 games by an average margin of 24 points.