Mayfield, DeGrave help Panthers knock off rust from lenghty layoff, pull away from Pirates

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | January 15, 2025
Monroe City junior guard Quincy Mayfield drives to the basket during Tuesday's game against Hannibal in Monroe City, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — Quincy Mayfield took matters into his own hands, and the Monroe City boys basketball team fed off of his assertiveness. With Monroe City leading Hannibal 12-10 and 30 seconds to go in the first quarter of Tuesday’s game at the Monroe City High School gym, Mayfield turned a steal into a…

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Monroe City boys continue building momentum heading toward Christmas break

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 20, 2024
Monroe City guard Marty Smyser III sets up the offense while being guarded by Troy Buchanan's Ren Askey during Thursday night's game in the Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Addi Zanger photo

QUINCY — Brock Edris has his Christmas gift for the Monroe City boys basketball players neatly wrapped and ready to go. All that’s missing is a bow. A victory Friday night against Payson Seymour in the 17th Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center would be the perfect accent.  The…

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Muddy River Showcase: Monroe City’s Edris to be at helm of Missouri all-stars

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 3, 2022
Monroe City boys basketball coach Brock Edris, who played at John Wood Community College from 2006-08, will coach the Missouri all-stars in the inaugural Muddy River Showcase, which takes place June 18 at JWCC's Student Activity Center. Matt Schuckman photo

The inaugural Muddy River Showcase is taking place June 18 at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. The Illinois vs. Missouri format for senior prep basketball players will feature a girls game at 3 p.m. with the boys game to follow at 5 p.m. Ticket information will be released soon. MONROE CITY, Mo. — Brock…

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