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Competitive skaters roll into Union this week
Roller skaters from across the nation are showcasing their talents at the American Championship for Artistic Skating at Piccadilly Palace in Union this week. Over 200 competitors from as far as California and New York have filled area hotels and short-term rentals, dining at restaurants and shopping at stores, giving a boost to the local economy, according to event organizers.
Athlete of the Week (July 2, 2024) Jack Prince, De Soto SMCI; Brett Barnett, Eureka Post 177
The 2024 Hillsboro graduate pitched a complete-game shutout for a 1-0 victory over visiting Festus Post 253 in a District 13 American Legion game June 26. Prince scattered seven hits, didn’t allow a walk and struck out two as De Soto improved to 4-3 in the district and 11-5-2 overall. For the season, Prince has pitched 18 2/3 innings with an earned run average of 4.12. This spring, Prince played baseball for the Hawks and finished fourth in the Jefferson County Activities Association golf tournament.
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