Even though he didn’t make a shot, grab a rebound or fight for a loose ball, Butch Clark played a memorable role for the 1971-72 Montgomery County boys basketball team that won its first and …

After enjoying a successful golf career at Montgomery County High School that included three trips to the state tournament and an all-state medal, Aubrey Nelson found a new home four years ago …

University of Missouri-St. Louis sophomore Haeley Johnson competed in the biggest meet of her brief collegiate track career on May 6-7. The former Montgomery County standout participated in the …

Carson and Collin Parker were back together on the basketball court this winter. This time, the brothers from Montgomery County were teammates of the Columbia College basketball team. The …

Renee Finke was a solid addition to the Central Methodist University women’s track team this year. The two-time high jump state champion from Montgomery County High School was the …

When Taylor Flake began her freshman season with the Hannibal-LaGrange women’s basketball team in November, she always had her mother, Kelly, on her mind. Kelly was diagnosed with cancer …

After finishing with its fifth consecutive winning season last winter, the Montgomery County girls basketball team didn’t waste any time preparing for the 2022-23 season. During the …

Devyn Burton turned in an outstanding softball career at Wellsville-Middletown, earning all-Eastern Missouri Conference and all-district honors four times and all-region honors twice. That …

With 1:04 left in the overtime period of a girls basketball exhibition game against the Youth Sports Exchange on July 7, Montgomery County junior Olivia Shaw was looking to do something she always …

A year ago, Evan Abercrombie was ecstatic when he received his first all-state baseball award. “All-state was a goal I set in my freshman year because I saw some of the guys before me do …

Bethany Slovensky’s sophomore season with the Wellsville-Middletown track team got off to a sizzling start, sweeping the hurdle events at the Montgomery County Early Invite on March 22. …

The Montgomery County track team had another successful trip to Jefferson City this year. The Wildcats wrapped up their 2022 season by having eight athletes earn all-state honors at the Class 3 …

Despite having its season end in heartbreaking fashion in district play, the Montgomery County baseball team had reason to celebrate this spring. With a 10-8 record, the Wildcats finished with …

After enjoying a successful basketball season over the winter, Tyler Erwin didn’t plan on playing any sports this spring. That changed in March when he tried out for the Montgomery County …

For the second year in a row, the Wellsville-Middletown baseball team had its season end with another heartbreaking, extra-inning loss. The Tigers fell 3-2 to the Glasgow Yellowjackets in 10 …

Adam Czerniewski made sure that he wasn’t going to leave Jefferson City empty handed for the second year in a row when he competed in the 800-meter relay at the Class 3 state track championship …

For four years, Kim Mayes enjoyed watching her son, Keaton, compete at cross country and track meets and baseball and basketball games at Wellsville-Middletown High School. Now, she’s sad …

Keenan James will be playing for another successful golf team next year. The Montgomery County senior will continue his golf career at Mineral Area College for the 2022-23 season. He signed a …

Logan Hutcheson and Keenan James ended the Montgomery County Wildcats’ golf season in style on May 17 at the Columbia Country Club. Hutcheson and James earned all-state medals at the Class …

After Montgomery County seniors Keenan James and Logan Hutcheson earned all-state medals at the Class 2 state golf tournament on May 17 at Columbia Country Club, they got a special visit from a …

Bethany Slovensky enjoyed another outstanding trip to Jefferson City. For the second year in a row, the Wellsville-Middletown sophomore earned a pair of all-state medals in track as she placed …

The Montgomery County track team got another state champion on Saturday. This time, it was sophomore El Reagan who came out on top. Reagan became the Wildcats’ second individual champion …

Even the rainy conditions didn’t stop Sam Queathem and Weston Marshall from turning in strong performances in the javelin at the Sectional 2 championship meet on May 21 at Jim Blacklock Field. …

There was nothing that could cool off Ethan Rakers during a hot and humid day at Mark Twain High School on May 9. The Montgomery County senior turned in a sizzling performance behind the plate …

Year in School: Senior. Parent’s names: Matt and Courtney James. High school activities: Basketball, football, golf. Favorite food: Cheeseburger. Favorite college sports team: North …