College notebook: King, McDowell, Quintero produce winning efforts; C-SC, QU athletes pick up weekly honors

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 9, 2024
University of Central Missouri defensive lineman West King, a Palmyra, Mo., product, had four tackles in the No. 2-ranked Mules' season-opening victory. | Photo courtesy UCM Athletics

King picks up ‘Mule of the Week’ honor WARRENSBURG, Mo. — The offense stole the show in the second-ranked Central Missouri football’s season opener, but the defense was equally stout in last Saturday’s 63-21 victory over Northeastern State. Palmyra product Weston King was at the heart of the defensive effort. The senior defensive lineman had…

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College notebook: Former JWCC women’s coach heads to Colorado, Loos receives all-region nod, Kirn wins Cape Cod opener

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 20, 2024
Former John Wood Community College women's basketball coach Lauren Bogle is headed to Gunnison, Colo., to be an assistant coach at Western Colorado University. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Lauren Bogle decision to resign as the John Wood Community College women’s basketball coach in early May was partially based on a desire to join a staff where she could learn more from a seasoned head coach. “It’s time to go learn under someone new now, and that means finding another spot,” Bogle…

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