Lady Cougars Advance to Championship Game
By David Sharp Addy Johnson put in 21 Highland points, leading the Lady Cougars (10-0) to a 65-51 win over Knox County (9-4) in the girls’ championship semifinal round of the 47th Annual Highland Tournament. The game was crisply, and well played by both teams. The first half was probably the best basketball this reporter…
Read MoreLady Eagle All Stater Signs With JWCC
By David Sharp Knox County joined with a flurry of area college signings when senior Tadym Mason signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at John Wood Community College at Quincy. The first team all-state shortstop joined teammate Katie Hamlin on the Trail Blazer recruiting list. Highland all state softball players Becca Scott…
Read MoreHighland Opens New Park With Win Over Knox County
Highland Wins Varsity Season Softball Opener With Knox County By David Sharp Highland junior Avery Johnson limited Knox County (0-1) to two hits, fanning six of her 18 batters faced in a 15-1, five inning August 29, 2013 win. Johnson hit the first home run over the fence in the new Highland softball stadium.…
Read MoreKnox County adds Softball Game at Highland
Knox County and Highland have added varsity softball games to their schedule. The Highland JV will take on Marion County at Highland on Thursday, August 29 at 5PM. Knox County and Highland will have a varsity softball contest following the first game with Marion County.
Read MoreFall Sports Preview This Week
Edina Sentinel Fall Sports Preview to be published in the August 28, 2013 edition. Please pick up the print edition for Brashear and Knox County team football, softball and cheerleading pictures.
Read MoreNorth Shelby at Paris Jamboree. Raider Football Preview
North Shelby Raiders Score Four Times at Jamboree. Raider Football Preview By David Sharp John Arnett raced 36 yards for a touchdown against inter county rival South Shelby in the opening series of the Paris football jamboree. Arnett scored again on an 11 yard run against the Cardinals then cashed in a 40…
Read MoreKnox County Top Seeded at Monroe City Softball Tournament
Knox County is seeded first at the August 31, 2013 Monroe City Varsity Softball Tournament. The Lady Eagles won the 2013 Monroe City Varsity Softball tournament championship by a 4-1 margin over Brookfield. Knox County went to the Class 1 softball final four in 2012. Brookfield advanced to the MSHSAA Softball Championships at Springfield in…
Read More2013 Knox County Softball Tournament Schedule
2013 Knox County Softball Tournament Bracket Released Scotland County was seeded first in the September 7, 2013 Knox County Softball Tournament. South Shelby was the second seed, followed by Knox County, Canton, Kirksville JV, Brashear, Marion County and Paris. The Knox County Softball Tournament will begin at 9AM. Contests will be held on the Knox…
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