‘It’s the best feeling in the entire world’: Highland wins Class 2 state softball championship

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | November 3, 2024
The Highland softball team celebrates its Class 2 state championship after beating Mid-Buchanan 4-1 in Saturday's title game at the Killian Softball Complex in Springfield, Mo. | Photo courtesy MSHSAA

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Highland softball program’s 2005 state championship trophy finally has company. The Cougars bested Mid-Buchanan 4-1 Saturday at the Killian Softball Complex to capture the Class 2 state title. “I’m still trying to process it,” Cougars coach Paul Scifres said. “Hard to believe, pretty surreal.” Cougars pitcher Abby Lay retired the Dragons…

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Schuckman: Monroe City’s Reinberg wins battle with time to create memorable moments

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 21, 2024
Monroe City sophomore Timia Reinberg stands atop the podium after winning the Class 2 state championship in the discus last Saturday at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo. | Photo courtesy Monroe City High School

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Time became Timia Reinberg’s adversary. That’s an unfair fight. Time always wins because you can’t slow it down and can’t you speed it up. It plays at its own pace, which is always the same pace. “It means I had all day to just sit around there and wait,” the Monroe…

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