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Branson-Harrison Game Called at Half, Other Area Teams Win
Fans attending the Pella Windows and Doors Border Battle between the Harrison Goblins and Branson Pirates spent a full night at the stadium but only say half a game. The two teams, meeting in varsity football for the first time in 40 years, were playing in an electric atmosphere with the biggest crowd in many years, but lighting played havoc with the game, delaying it in the second quarter with 8:59 left and the Pirates leading 3-0 on a Dane Effird kick in the final minute of the first quarter. The game resume after an over an hour and a half later with the Pirates on the move again, but a fumble gave the Goblins the ball back and taking advantage of some Pirate penalties, was able to get into the end zone with 15 seconds left in the half on a Jaxon Ramsey two yard run.
UPDATE: Harrison at Branson Football Game to Resume Tonight at 6:00
Officials with the Branson and Harrison School Districts have decided to restart the football game called at halftime on Friday night later today. Branson Activities Director Brandon Wilson says that the game will pick-up at the start of the second half. The Goblins got a late first half touchdown to take a 7-3 lead at half over the Pirates. The Game was delayed for around almost two hours during the second quarter due to lightning in the area.
Tolton football looking to take another step forward after best season in school history
Coming off a historic 2023 season, Tolton football returns to its home field for Friday night’s season opener against Forsyth. Kickoff is scheduled for 7. The Trailblazers finished with a record of 11-1 last year, the highest win total the program has ever reached. Tolton defeated Warsaw 40-7 in the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 championship game but lost to Fair Grove 27-13 the following week in the Class 2 quarterfinals.
Missouri Football Districts Released: Forsyth Moves Up to Class 3, Other Schools Remain at Same Level
The release of the new High School Football District shows a major change for a Lakes Area School. The Forsyth Panthers has moved up to Class 3 and will join fellow Lakes Area Schools Hollister and Reeds Spring in District 6, which will also include Aurora, Cassville, East Newton, and Seneca. With Hollister and Reeds Spring also joining Forsyth in the Mid-Lakes Conference this year, this could mean a possible second match-up between the schools.
Tolton's offensive struggles lead to 30-0 loss vs. Forsyth
In front of the glistening lights shining on Tolton football's home field for the first time since its district championship season, the Trailblazers struggled mightily in their season opener, losing to Forsyth 30-0 Friday night in Columbia. The explosive offense Tolton (0-1) grew accustomed to last year was nowhere to...
Omaha’s Lynsey Tucker Earns NCAA Woman of the Year Nomination
Omaha's Lynsey Tucker has been nominated for the 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year award, alongside North Dakota's Sapir Sela, representing the Summit League. This year, a record 627 nominees are under consideration for this prestigious honor, established in 1991 to recognize the academic, athletic, and community contributions of graduating female athletes. The selection committee will identify the Top 30 honorees, from which the award's recipient will be announced in October. Tucker boasts a stellar academic record and a series of athletic accomplishments contributing to Omaha's success in softball. Sela’s outstanding achievements and community service highlight the depth of talent among the nominees this year.
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