Sports
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Sat Mar 06, 2010, 10:15 PM CST
Two rivals from the MidLakes Conference matched up for the third time this season, but this game had a championship on the line.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Fri Mar 05, 2010, 09:40 PM CST
Battled with composure is what Ryan Yates had to say about his Verona Lady Wildcats after the two teams vied for the Class 1 District 6 championship title on March 5. The two teams were neck and neck in the first half, and it all came down to the fourth quarter.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Fri Mar 05, 2010, 11:12 AM CST
The Marionville Comets led by eight going into the fourth quarter in the match-up with Purdy on March 5, but that lead dwindled and the Comets were forced to battle for the chance to move on to the championship game in the Class 2 District 10 Tournament.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Mar 04, 2010, 09:11 AM CST
The Verona Lady Wildcats’ chances of moving forward in the post season looked questionable midway through the match-up with Chadwick on March 3, but Verona’s talent brought the Lady Wildcats from behind for the 55-49 win.
Thu Mar 04, 2010, 09:06 AM CST
Aurora started its second year with an indoor soccer team.
Indoor soccer is similar to outdoor soccer, but teams play six-on-six and play the ball off the walls and there are not any offsides.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Mar 04, 2010, 09:05 AM CST
The Verona Wildcats played a tough first quarter against Galena on February 25, but the following three quarters went to Galena. Verona lost 48-67 in the final home contest of the season.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Wed Mar 03, 2010, 12:36 PM CST
After the first round of districts comes to an end, two area teams remain in the post season -- Verona Lady Wildcats and Marionville Comets.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Sat Feb 27, 2010, 05:01 PM CST
The Marionville Lady Comets pulled out an upset over Wheaton on February 27. Marionville, seeded ninth, defeated Wheaton, seeded eighth, 44-40 in the first round of the Class 2 District 10 Tournament.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 25, 2010, 01:28 PM CST
Teams from Marionville and Verona prepare for the first round of district play in their respective tournaments.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 25, 2010, 01:27 PM CST
The Verona Lady Wildcats proved when they are state-ranked in Class 1 with their 51-point win over Southwest on February 19.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 25, 2010, 01:25 PM CST
The Verona Wildcats stepped up on defense against state-ranked Southwest on February 19. The Wildcats struggled late in the second and into the third quarter, which would keep Southwest out of reach for Verona.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 25, 2010, 01:23 PM CST
Marionville’s rivalry with Greenfield dates back several decades, so anytime the Comets get a win, it’s time for celebration. The Comets didn’t have any problems celebrating on February 23 after gaining a 12-point win over the Wildcats.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 25, 2010, 01:21 PM CST
Marionville senior Macy Miller and the Lady Comets played their last home game of the season on February 18 against Ash Grove. The Lady Comets struggled on offense with missed shots and turnovers in the first half, which led to the 38-point loss.
By Amanda Gire and Jessica Kristek-Perez
Wed Feb 24, 2010, 03:13 PM CST
Both Aurora teams traveled to Republic for the Class 4 District 11 Tournament with fifth seeds. In both games, Aurora traded the lead with their opponents, but it wasn't meant to be for Aurora. The Houn' Dawgs and Lady Houns ended their seasons in the first round of districts.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 18, 2010, 12:00 PM CST
The Marionville Comets went 2-3 in the MidLakes Conference after suffering two consecutive losses to Fair Grove on February 12 and Strafford on February 16.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 18, 2010, 11:45 AM CST
Aurora Lady Houns kept Carl Junction to a narrow lead and tied up the score a few times, but foul trouble in fourth quarter gave the Lady Bulldogs the window to gain the 40-55 win.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 18, 2010, 11:22 AM CST
The Aurora Houn’ Dawgs and Lady Houns will head into district play on February 22 and 23 with the hopes to move on to sectionals the following week.
By Jessica Kristek-Perez
Thu Feb 18, 2010, 11:20 AM CST
The AHS Houn’ Dawgs took to their home court for the last time this season on February 12, to give spectators a final exciting home game. The Dawgs managed to pull off a narrow 64-62 victory in overtime action over the Carl Junction Bulldogs.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 11, 2010, 04:15 PM CST
So you think you can throw it, but can you dodge it, too? The Pregnancy Care Center of Aurora plans to test teams’ abilities and raise some cash at the same time.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 11, 2010, 03:45 PM CST
Coming off a loss to Crane on the night before, the Marionville Comets were looking for redemption in the third-place game in the 47th annual Crane Invitational Tournament on February 6.
By Amanda Gire, Sports Editor
Thu Feb 11, 2010, 03:37 PM CST
The Marionville Comets were evenly matched on February 9 as they faced Skyline in a Mid-Lakes Conference game. Both teams made basket-for-basket until the Comets pushed ahead late in the fourth quarter.
