McWilliams’ free throw lifts South Shelby girls past Palmyra in OT in tournament title tilt

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | December 15, 2024
South Shelby guard Callie McWilliams drives toward the middle of the floor during Saturday night's 100th Monroe City Tournament championship game against Palmyra in Monroe City, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — In last season’s Monroe City Tournament championship game, the South Shelby girls basketball team did not have the opportunity to respond to a buzzer beater at the end of regulation. This year, the Lady Birds got that chance, and they exacted some revenge in the process thanks in large part to…

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Lady Birds’ McWilliams ‘kind of in disbelief’ after winning Class 2 state title in triple jump

By Muddy River Sports | May 19, 2024
South Shelby junior Callie McWilliams won the Class 2 state championship in the triple jump Saturday at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo. | Submitted photo

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The reality of what Callie McWilliams accomplished Saturday hadn’t taken hold by the time she and her family returned to Shelbina. “I don’t think it’s kicked in yet,” McWilliams said. “I’m kind of in disbelief.” McWilliams became the first South Shelby girls track and field athlete to win a state championship…

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Palmyra’s King, South Shelby’s McWilliams earn Class 3 all-state recognition

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 13, 2024
Palmyra senior forward Candra King was named to the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 3 all-state team for the second time in her prep career. | Mathew Kirby photo

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A pair of area Clarence Cannon Conference standouts received all-state honors from the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association. Palmyra senior Candra King and South Shelby junior Callie McWilliams were named to the 20-player Class 3 team. Also receiving all-state nods from the CCC were the Centralia duo of Braylin Brunkhorst and Ryenn…

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