The rhetoric of endless outrage
To my way of thinking, there are three seasons – baseball, the overlay of hockey and college basketball, and the brief, grim time in late fall when the first has ended and the second hasn’t really gotten going yet.
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Russian attacks halt plans to evacuate Ukrainian civilians
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — A second attempt to evacuate civilians from a besieged city in southern Ukraine collapsed Sunday amid renewed Russian shelling, while Russian President Vladimir Putin turned the blame for the war back on Ukraine and said Moscow’s invasion could be halted “only if Kyiv ceases hostilities.”
Boonville wrestling continues to grow after having 2 medalists and first female state qualifier
The Boonville Pirates wrestling team had its ups and downs like any team this season. Although the Pirates finished 6-10 overall and 3-4 in the Tri-County Conference for the 2021-22 season, head coach Justin Hahn said the team had two seniors finish their careers the way they are supposed to and showed what is possible in the program.
Lady Pirates finish 2021-22 season with many memorable moment
After winning its first-ever state title in 2020-21 at 27-2 overall, many felt like the Boonville Lady Pirates basketball team would be at a crossroads after losing four starters to graduation. But it was just the opposite as Boonville closed out the 2021- 22 campaign at 16-8 overall and 6-1 in the Tri-County Conference under head coach Jaryt Hunziker.
Tri-County All-Conference Basketball
GIRLS First Team Addison Brownfield, Boonville, Sr. Jersee Wren, Southern Boone, Sr.
Babe Ruth Rookie, JBR signups will be held on March 12-13
Boonville Babe Ruth Rookie and Junior Babe Ruth signups will be held on March 12- 13 at Twillman field in Harley Park. On Saturday, March 12, signups will be held from 9 a.m.
Column: Don’t come back until baseball has been made better
The talks are over, at least for now. Opening day is gone, too, and now we’re forced to wait to see if we get any baseball at all.
Cal Ripken League to hold tryouts on March 12 at COCOBA Field
The Cal Ripken League will hold tryouts for all leagues on Saturday, March 12 at the Cooper County Baseball Association (COCOBA) ball field. Midget League will start the tryouts at 10 a.m., followed by Minor at 1 p.m.
Tri-County Conference All-Conference Team
BOYS First Team 106-Paxton Martin, Hallsville, So. 113-Easton DeMilia, Blair Oaks, So.
Boonville to play in Jamboree on March 12
The Boonville Pirates baseball team will participate in a Jamboree on Saturday, March 12 at Liberty Park in Sedalia. The Pirates will officially open the 2022 season on Friday, March 18 at Fulton, starting at 5 p.m. (photo above) Boonville senior Jamesian McKee works on his fielding during practice last week at the high school ball field. (Photo by Chris Bowie)