Mayfield, Panthers prime themselves for district title showdown by walloping Indians

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | November 9, 2024
Monroe City's Dylan Ross, right, eludes a Clark County defender and finds running room during Friday night's Class 2 District 7 semifinal at Lankford Field in Monroe City, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — Quincy Mayfield chose his words carefully. When asked how badly he wanted to avenge the Monroe City football team’s 44-22 loss to South Shelby in Week 3, the Panthers junior running back and linebacker paused for about five seconds to gather his thoughts. What he said — or did not say…

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Improvements along offensive, defensive lines continue giving Monroe City its edge

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | November 6, 2024
Monroe City lineman Lane Willard (70) and the rest of the Panthers' offensive front five continue opening holes for Quincy Mayfield (22), Dylan Ross (11) and Trey Smyser (1). | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Monroe City football team’s 39-20 loss to Lawson in Week Seven goes in the books as just that — a loss. But looking below the surface, Monroe City coach David Kirby saw a glimpse of the level to which his team is capable of playing. “That was a big eye-opener,”…

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‘We’re not soft like that’: Monroe City expects to improve after facing vaunted Valle Catholic in season opener

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | August 31, 2024
The Monroe City defense did its best to bottle up Valle Catholic during Friday night's game at Lankford Field in Monroe CIty, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — Except for the final score, Dylan Ross wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Ross, a senior running back and linebacker for Monroe City, welcomed the challenge of facing 15-time state champion Valle Catholic in Week One. “If we play a cupcake Week One, we’re just going to be known as…

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Countdown to kickoff: Going on deep playoff run is major part of Monroe City’s motivation

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | August 15, 2024
The Monroe City football team finished 8-3 last season, but the Panthers want to return to being a program with its sights set on chasing a state championship. | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — Being involved in lopsided playoff football games was nothing new for Monroe City. Being on the losing end was. Bowling Green scored four touchdowns on eight offensive plays in the first quarter of last season’s Class 2 District 7 semifinal game, led 44-0 at halftime to prompt a running clock for…

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