Newsletter-Late-Week

Savages clean up at districts; taking on state

The excitement is palpable in the wrestling room for the Savage wrestlers as the team gears up for the 2025 MSHSAA State Championship this week.As previously reported, this team has shown remarkable talent and determination throughout the season, culminating in an impressive performance at the Class 2 District 4 meet this past weekend. Arguably, the hardest district in class 2 boys wrestling, the Savannah Savage wrestling team placed 3rd as a team, despite competing with two open weight classes.This accomplishment speaks volumes about their resilience and determination, as they continually pushed themselves to perform at their best.Out of the talented roster, seven wrestlers have qualified for the state championship, showcasing the heart and skill of this small yet mighty team.Landon Smith, 106lbs, 3rd place; Lawson Francis, 126lbs, 3rd place; Creighton Cook, 132lbs, 2nd place; Deagen Pasley, 150lbs, 3rd place; Kaiden Phillips, 165lbs, 1st place; Braylon Ellis, 190lbs, 1st place; and Cooper Burnsides, 215lbs, 1st place.Three wrestlers emerged as district champions for the Savages; sophomore Kaiden Phillips at 165lbs, junior Braylon Ellis at 190lbs, and senior Cooper Burnsides at 215lbs.Kaiden Phillips showcased his strength and skill by pinning his opponent in the championship match in a mere 1:42.

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Taste of the Past

Nowadays, a lot of people can go out to eat whenever they want. A lot of people still cannot.When I started having my own money, I used to be quite prone to dining out to dinner as opposed to staying in for supper.

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False Morel

Not all fungi is created equal; one rocket-fuel injected mushroom could give you more than a stomach ache.Spring will be here soon; many individuals are already looking forward to warm weather and time spent outside in the sunshine.Spring also means mushroom season. Avid mushroom hunters and aficionados begin anticipating the next season before the dust has even settled on the current season.What are these fans of mushrooms so anxious to find? The morel of course! There are several species of morel mushrooms, and all are considered edible, with variable palatable differences.

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Savages preparing for districts and feeling good doing it

The Savannah Savage boys wrestlers are gearing up for the much-anticipated Class 2 District 4 tournament starting Friday, Feb. 21.With the event just around the corner, the team is not only focused on sharpening their skills on the mat but also proudly showcasing their brand-new warm-ups, thanks to the unwavering support from the Matside Savage Club and a generous donation from Coder Haggard Lehr Real Estate Group.The members and sponsors that make up the Matside Savage Club, formed to bring support and awareness to the Savannah High School Wrestling program, have been instrumental in supporting the wrestling team.

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Former Savannah resident pleads guilty to federal felony financial crimes

A former Savannah resident was hired in 2018 by the Savannah R-III School District as a bookkeeper and things were fine until November 2023 when the district's bookkeeping system began discovering problems. A federal investigation precluded them from talking about specifics even though folks on the internet had a lot to say.However, no one knew the full scope of the problems until a plea agreement between the U.S.

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