Posts Tagged ‘Mark Twain Tigers’
Mark Twain’s Evans putting knowledge, commitment to use as leader for young squad
CENTER, Mo. — Entering his fourth season as a starter and one of only three seniors on the roster, Wyatt Evans sees himself as a de facto coach on the field for the Mark Twain football team. “I want everybody to be able to run our playbook right,” he said. “It’s not just a running…
Read MoreJWCC Show-Me Spotlight: Mark Twain’s Preston continually laying groundwork for success
CENTER, Mo. — Lakoda Preston’s feet are planted firmly on the ground. He plans to keep it that way, even if joining the Air Force becomes part of his future. The Mark Twain multi-sport standout, who is likely headed to college to play football, has designs of joining an ROTC program and earning a bachelor’s…
Read MoreMonroe City steamrolls to District 2 title
Monroe City, Mo. — It was over almost as soon as it started. The Monroe City Panthers made a statement right out of the gate, marching down the field on every possession they had in the first half, and picking up a 52-0 win over the Mark Twain Tigers at Lankford Field to win their…
Read MoreMonroe City, Mark Twain post shutouts on their way to district title showdown
Two former Clarence Cannon Conference foes will face each other next week for the Class 1A District 2 title. The Monroe City Panthers, who won the CCC this season will host the Mark Twain Tigers, who finished second in their eighth season in the Eastern Missouri Conference, at Lankford Field at 7 pm on Friday,…
Read MoreLeake gets first win as Mark Twain rolls past South Callaway
CENTER, Mo. – It was his first win as a varsity head coach and he did it at his alma mater, but Austin Leake just wanted to talk about his guys. “All I did was stand on the sidelines and hold a piece of paper,” Leake said to his Mark Twain Tigers thrashed Eastern Missouri…
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