Sports

Cardinals get insurgence of youth in 2025

The North Andrew Cardinals baseball needed a jolt and may have gotten one in 2025 with 12 freshmen joining the team. With just 18 total players, the freshmen group will gain an abundance of experience this season.“This young group is learning what it’s like to face experienced high school baseball players,” said North Andrew coach Chris Russo.

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Savannah Learning through Early Season Tests

The Savannah Savages started the season with three-straight losses, all coming against Class 6 schools in the Steve Lael Leadoff Classic. The Savages then rattled off wins in three of four games, including two wins in the Excelsior Springs Tournament last weekend.“In our first seven games, we have played one class four team, and the others have been class five or six,” said Savannah coach Erich Bodenhausen.

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Avenue City archers aim for state glory in nation’s second largest tournament

Avenue City School is bursting with pride as 20 of its skilled archers have earned their place at the 2025 Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) State Archery Championship. They are currently competing until March 22, and have been since March 19.This prestigious event, organized by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF), is held at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, Mo.The school community demonstrated its unwavering support with a lively pep assembly and state send-off for the archery team on March 14.Students, faculty, and parents united to celebrate the team's remarkable achievement and offer encouragement.Coached by the dedicated Tim Jones and Ashley Davis, the Avenue City team has honed their archery skills throughout the season.

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Savannah Savages turnover lineup in 2025

The Savannah Savages aren’t coming into the 2025 season empty-handed, but there will be a wave of newcomers in the lineup. But even with those changes, the program with three-straight 20-win seasons believe they will be successful again this season.“There's a lot of excitement, and a little bit of sadness, but just ready to give it one last run,” Senior Landon Noland said.

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North Andrew boys end season as district champions

The Cardinals final record of 16-14 won’t tell the full story of a team that went 5-2 down the stretch to win their first district championship since 2021.North Andrew head coach Wade Bryson certainly enjoyed the season.“This season was some of the most fun I've ever had coaching,” said Bryson. “The guys loved to play basketball, they loved to practice, and they were committed to getting better each and every day.

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