‘A reason to be around sports even more’: Hull to become next athletic director at Palmyra

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | January 22, 2025
Former Hannibal boys basketball coach Marty Hull will succeed Brian Wosman as the Palmyra school district's director of athletics and transportation. | Matt Schuckman photo

PALMYRA, Mo. — For Marty Hull, becoming an athletic director again is like riding a bike. “You haven’t done it in a while, but it’ll take you just a little bit to get back on and get your balance back,” Hull said. Hull, who spent seven seasons as the Hannibal High School boys basketball coach…

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Raiders pick up fourth victory in five games, but rotten third quarter leaves sour taste in mouth

By David Adam, MRN Editor | December 10, 2022
Quincy Notre Dame's Josh Bocke, left, and Hannibal's Haden Robertson battled for a rebound during Saturday night's game at Korf Gym in Hannibal, Mo. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Quincy Notre Dame boys basketball team enjoyed a solid first half on Saturday night against Hannibal. Then the third quarter happened. The Raiders led by 16 points at halftime, then made 10 of 11 free throws in the final four minutes of the game to hold off the Pirates 49-39 at…

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