Mark Twain pitcher records 17 outs, all by strikeout, in combining for no-hitter against Wellsville-Middletown

By Muddy River Sports | April 25, 2025
Right-handed pitcher Nolan Epperson recorded 17 strikeouts and didn’t allow a hit in 5 2/3 innings on Thursday. | Photo courtesy of Facebook

WELLSVILLE, Mo. — The Mark Twain baseball team — except for catcher Eli Snodgrass — didn’t need to bring their gloves to Thursday’s high school baseball game against Wellsville-Middletown. Right-handed pitcher Nolan Epperson recorded 17 strikeouts and didn’t allow a hit in 5 2/3 innings before Treyton Clements came on to record the final out…

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Countdown to kickoff: Mark Twain’s familiarity on offense should lead to consistency, success

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | August 14, 2024
Mark Twain football players react to making a play during practice as the Tigers look to rebound from a one-win season last fall. | Shane Hulsey photo

CENTER, Mo. — There’s a renewed sense of optimism brewing within the Mark Twain football team. Two years after winning 10 games and reaching the district championship game, the Tigers managed only one victory last season to finish in a three-way tie with Louisiana and North Callaway for last place in the Eastern Missouri Conference.…

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