Area Sports
Palmyra Cross Country Ready to Run with Heart, Depth, and Determination
As the 2025 cross country season begins, Palmyra R-1 High School enters the year not just with fresh legs, but with a fresh spirit — one defined by enthusiasm, hard work, and a growing sense of purpose. Under the guidance of head coach Nichole Harper, the team is bigger, deeper, and more united than ever…
Read MoreFootball Season Is Here
Palmyra's freshman quarterback Kason Augsburg gets past Hannibal's Wetton James in Friday's Football Jamboree at Hannibal. The Panthers open the regular season at home against Hallsville this Friday night. .
Read More16th Annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic Raises Over $100,000 For Local Healthcare
Hannibal Regional Foundation recently hosted its 16th annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic, officially sponsored by Raymond James Financial on June 11. Thanks to the generous support of many community donors, this year’s Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic raised over $100,000 to support cancer care services and resources in northeast Missouri. 100% of all funds…
Read MoreHeart and Hustle: Palmyra Panthers Fight to the Finish in District Championship Battle
MACON, Mo. — Under the weight of championship pressure and the roar of a home crowd, the Palmyra Varsity Panthers left it all on the field Tuesday night. Despite a 6-1 final score in favor of the Macon Tigers Varsity, the Class 3 District 6 title game was a testament to grit, growth, and a…
Read MorePalmyra Edges South Shelby to Win State Golf Title
Palmrya edges South Shelby by one stroke to claim the 2025 Class 2 State Golf Championship at Sedalia, SEDALIA, Mo. — Palmyra claimed the state high school boys golf championship by the narrowest of margins Tuesday at Sedalia Country Club, finishing one stroke ahead of South Shelby. Palmyra posted a two-day total of 673, with…
Read MoreMarion County Qualifies Two for State After Gritty Effort at Class 1 Sectional Meet
Samantha Kindhart placed third in shot. Her throw of 9.33 meters punched her ticket to next weekend's state meet. Photo by Will Johnson, Gasconade County Republican for NEMOnews Media Group. MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. — May 17, 2025 — Marion County’s track and field athletes put up a strong fight at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2…
Read MoreMarion County Drops Two After Late-Inning Surges by Higbee and Westran
The Marion County Mustangs saw a pair of promising starts slip away last week, falling 9-8 to Higbee on Tuesday and 10-1 to Westran on Thursday, as big innings by their opponents proved too much to overcome. Mustangs Let Seven-Run Lead Slip Against Higbee Marion County jumped out to a commanding 8-1 lead against Higbee,…
Read MoreMarion County Athletes Qualify for Sectionals at Class 1 District 3 Meet
At the Class 1 District 3 track meet, Marion County High School athletes stepped up in a big way—earning six top-4 finishes and five sectional qualifying spots in individual events. With a mix of veteran composure and youthful grit, the team showcased its talent in both track and field events. Kennedy Hathaway was a triple-threat…
Read MorePalmyra Baseball Stays Hot With Four Straight Wins
Larry Kroeger picks a hit against South Shelby. PALMYRA, Mo. — A resilient Palmyra baseball squad strung together four straight victories last week, highlighted by a comeback win over Centralia, a shutout of South Shelby, a walk-off thriller against Marceline, and a dominant showing versus Highland. Comeback Sparks Confidence On Monday, Palmyra rallied from a…
Read MorePalmyra Athletes Punch Tickets to Sectionals at Centralia Class 3 District Meet
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Palmyra High School athletes made their mark at the MSHSAA Class 3 District 4 Track & Field Meet in Centralia on Saturday, with several standout performances earning spots at sectionals. The top four finishers in each event advanced, and six individual athletes and three relay teams from Palmyra rose to the occasion.…
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