Countdown to tipoff: Compton, Williams ready to lead Palmyra in final go-around together

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | November 18, 2024
Palmyra senior Sydney Compton, who has signed with Quincy University, is one of two seniors on the Panthers' roster ready to lead them in pursuit of a district championship. | Mathew Kirby photo

Coverage of the Palmyra girls basketball team is brought to you by: PALMYRA, Mo. — Kelsey Stuart noticed it right away. Put Clare Williams and Sydney Compton together on a basketball court and there’s a special connection. “It’s honestly a feeling that is difficult to describe,” said Stuart, who is entering her second season as…

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State-ranked Palmyra girls shake off sluggish start to power past Bowling Green

By Steve Eighinger | February 9, 2024
Palmyra's Ashley Bode, left, looks to score during Thursday's game against Bowling Green in Palmyra, Mo. | Photo courtesy Alicia Deming

PALMYRA, Mo. — Enough was enough. About halfway through the first quarter Thursday night, Palmyra girls basketball coach Kelsey Stuart had witnessed her club commit too many turnovers, miss way too many free throws and play a generally ineffective brand of basketball. She called for a timeout. What was actually said during that break in…

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