Area Sports
Palmyra Panthers Edge Hallsville in Double Overtime Thriller
Hallsville, Mo. (Aug. 30) – The Palmyra Panthers opened their season with a thrilling 42-40 double overtime victory against Hallsville on Friday night. In a game that tested their resilience and determination, the Panthers emerged victorious, powered by a balanced offensive attack and key defensive plays. Quarterback Rylan Compton played a pivotal role in the…
Read MorePanthers Shine at Jamboree
The Palmyra Panthers had a successful outing at Friday’s Jamboree in Hannibal. The Panthers picked Clark County apart. Shown in these photos- Rylan Compton lofts a TD pass to Reason Miller. Photo by Mike Scott.
Read MorePalmyra Alumni Jacob Kroeger Drafted by Atlanta Braves in MLB’s 10th Round
By Ella Aguilar The Atlanta Braves have made a significant addition to their roster by selecting Jacob Kroeger, a standout Palmyra native, left-handed pitcher from Maryville University in St. Louis. Kroeger was picked in the 10th round, 311th overall, in the MLB draft, marking a notable achievement in his flourishing baseball career. Standing at 6…
Read More2024 Hannibal Cannibal Embraces Craziness: Sets Fundraising Record
Hannibal Regional Foundation hosted the 29th annual Hannibal Cannibal, officially sponsored by Advance Physical Therapy, on July 6 and this year was certainly one that will always be remembered. Highway 79 viaduct construction and the potential for flooding helped to bolster the craziness of the Hannibal Cannibal. The opportunity to run this once in a…
Read MorePHS teams seeded first in home tourney
The PHS varsity boys and girls teams have received the top seeds in the 81st annual Tony Lenzini Basketball Tournament Jan. 15-20. The Panthers will open play at 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, while the Lady Panthers will play at 4:30 Monday. The tournament queen crowning will be held during halftime of the 7:30 p.m.…
Read MorePanthers take down Louisiana, 54-35
The PHS varsity boys basketball team won the final two games of 2023 over Payson-Seymour and Louisiana and go into the new year with an 8-1 record. The Panthers capped the week with a convincing 54-35 win at home over Louisiana, Tuesday, in a game that featured an individual milestone for Bear Bock. The senior…
Read MoreLady Panthers earn win over Louisiana
The PHS varsity girls basketball team earned a 59-40 win at home over Louisiana last Tuesday. The Lady Panthers (7-1) raced out to an 18-10 lead and went into halftime up 36-18 before cruising on to victory. Three starters scored in double figures including Clare Williams, 15, Candra King, 15, and Sydney Compton, 12. Taytum…
Read MoreLady Mustangs fall to LaPlata, 55-40
The Marion County R-II girls basketball team lost their final game of 2023, 55-40 at home against LaPlata Monday. The lost came despite a big game from the Lady Mustangs’ Aylah Pollard, who scored 18 of her game-high 22 points during the team’s 26-point first-half surge. Trailing by seven at the half, Marion County (4-5)…
Read MorePHS girls down Unity, lose to QND – Candra King reaches 1,000 point milestone
The PHS varsity girls basketball team went 1-1 on the other side of the river last week with a win over Mendon-Unity and a loss to Quincy Notre Dame. The Lady Panthers went to 6-1 on the season with a 58-43 win at Mendon-Unity Friday. Palmyra out-scored the opposition the first three quarters to lead…
Read MorePanthers defeat Unity, fall to QND
The PHS varsity boys basketball team suffered its first loss of the season against Quincy Notre Dame, but bounced back for a victory at Mendon-Unity last week. The Panthers (6-1) were cold at the start, but after falling behind 18-6 in the first quarter, they rallied to out-score their opponents, 56-31, the rest of the…
Read More