C-SC’s Straus takes on heptathlon with gusto, qualifies for NAIA outdoor nationals

Culver-Stockton College sophomore Delaney Straus, a Marion County High School graduate, will compete in the heptathlon at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships beginning Wednesday at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind. | Photo courtesy C-SC athletics

CANTON, Mo. — Delaney Straus is no stranger to a heavy workload. The past two years, Straus has played guard for the Culver-Stockton College women’s basketball team while also participating in multiple events, including the heptathlon, for the track and field team. She is also double majoring in accounting and business administration. “Sometimes you just…

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Canton’s close call in relay highlights Class 1 state berths at Paris Sectional

Canton's Sophia Slater runs a leg of the 4x100-meter relay during Saturday's Class 1 sectional track and field meet in Paris, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

PARIS, Mo. — Even after she crossed the finish line, Canton sophomore MaryKate McReynolds wasn’t sure if the Tigers’ 4×100-meter relay team had qualified for state. It was only after she saw her school’s name next to the No. 4 indicating fourth place on the scoring monitor that she knew they had done it. “I…

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Muddy River Showcase: Marion County’s Keilholz understands need to fulfill family tradition

Marion County senior guard Halle Keilholz made 81 3-pointers last winter while leading the Mustangs to the Class 1 state quarterfinals. Submitted 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. Admission is $10 at the door and all seating is general…

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Muddy River Showcase: Marion County’s Plunkett pours passion into family, basketball

Marion County girls basketball Reed Plunkett, back row right, and the Mustangs pose for a photo after winning the district championship last winter. Plunkett will coach the Missouri all-stars in the inaugural Muddy River Showcase. Submitted 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. PHILADELPHIA, Mo. — Izack Hively…

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