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Mule Club Post 131 outlasts Ste. Genevieve Post 150, advances to AA State Championship game

WARRENSBURG — There was a brief stretch of lapse from Warrensburg Mule Club Post 131 against Ste. Genevieve Post 150 in the Missouri American Legion AA State Tournament semifinal round Friday, July 26, at Crane Stadium.

Logan Moran takes an at-bat during Mule Club Post 131’s game against Jefferson City Post 5 in the AA Missouri American Legion State Tournament on Thursday, July 25, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

Mule Club Post 131 opens state with win over Jefferson City Post 5

WARRENSBURG — Whenever Mule Club Post 131 has played at its best this season, there has been a common denominator.

Staab finishes second in Jaguar Slam singles bracket

Warrensburg’s Oliver Staab finished runner-up in the Jaguar Slam varsity singles bracket, held Tuesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 25, at Lee’s Summit North High School.
Wide receiver Zach Phipps finishes off a touchdown reception against Emporia State on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Walton Stadium.

Non-Conference play expected to boost MIAA football’s stock

KANSAS CITY, Mo — Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Commissioner Mike Racy described the conference as “perhaps the most competitive it has ever been,” when it comes to football during media day Tuesday, July 23, at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center.

Central Missouri golfers finish up The Prairie Invitational

Central Missouri women’s golf athlete Nicole Rallo finished fourth in The Prairie Invitational, held Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24 at the Oakwood Country Club in Kansas City.

Central Missouri football favored in MIAA Preseason polls

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The storyline from a historic 2024 season has translated to preseason respect for Central Missouri football.

Area roundup: Mules golfers finish Kansas Amateur Championship

Central Missouri golf men’s golf alum Alex Springer advanced to the quarterfinals in the Kansas Amateur Championship, held Tuesday, July 16 through Sunday, July 21, at the Topeka Country Club in Topeka, Kansas.

Athletes excited be tourists in Paris during Olympic Games

PARIS (AP) — Paris is a popular destination for vacations, of course. The food and drink. The art and history. The landmarks. And so on.

Central Missouri signs Crookes to 5-year extension

WARRENSBURG — Kyle Crookes is cemented into Central Missouri baseball for the immediate future.

Smith, Wood get first CMS wins of season

Two drivers celebrated their first feature wins of the summer during weekly racing Saturday, July 20, at Central Missouri Speedway.
Mule Club Post 131’s Cohen Jones throws a pitch against Sedalia Post 642 on Sunday, July 21, at Liberty Park Stadium.

Mule Club Post 131 finishes second in AA Zone 2 Tournament

SEDALIA — Three times in three days, Warrensburg Mule Club Post 131 and Sedalia Post 642 AUX squared off in the American Legion AA Zone 2 Tournament at Liberty Park Stadium.
Carson Droege throws a pitchin Mule Club Post 131’s loss to Sedalia Post 642 on Saturday, July 20, at Liberty Park Stadium.

Post 131, Post 642 head into AA Zone 2 championship tiebreaker

SEDALIA — The American Legion baseball AA Zone 2 Tournament will need a fourth day after all.
Mule Club Post 131’s Josh Burnett runs down the third-base line in a win over Sedalia Post 642 in the American Legion AA Zone 2 semifianls Friday, July 19, at Liberty Park Stadium.

Mule Club Post 131 shuts out Post 642, advances to Zone finale

SEDALIA — Warrensburg Mule Club Post 131 accomplished what no other team has done this season by shutting out Sedalia Post 642 2-0 in the American Legion AA Zone 2 semifinal round Friday, July 19, at Liberty Park Stadium.
Warrensburg senior Rylan Henry watches a punt against Pleasant Hill on Nov. 3, 2023, at Eklund Field in Pleasant Hill.

Warrensburg's Henry back home with Central Missouri football

WARRENSBURG — The decision to transfer from Missouri State University football after one semester came with an even easier choice to return home to Warrensburg for Rylan Henry.

Mule Club Post 131 wins Zone Tournament opener

Mule Club American Legion Post 131 began its chase for a second-consecutive appearance in the AA Zone 2 championship game with a 13-5 win against the Harrison County Hot Rods on Thursday, July 18, at Liberty Park Stadium.

Area roundup: Smith tops Junior Tour division in Sedalia

Warrensburg’s Briggs Smith topped the age 12-13 male nine-hole flight during the Missouri Junior Tour’s stop at the Sedalia Country Club on Monday, July 15.

Bombers secure spot in postseason

The Sedalia Bombers have clinched a spot in the playoffs for a fourth straight season, as the team secured its place in the MINK League postseason Wednesday, July 17.

Warrensburg coach pitch softball repeats as Shippy League champions

The Warrensburg Tigers coach pitch softball team, led by head coach Scott Harding, won the Glenn Shippy League Tournament for the second year in a row.

Holy signs undrafted free agent deal with Houston Astros

WARRENSBURG — Central Missouri baseball's connection to the Houston Astros organization is now a little bit deeper. 

Search underway for next Central Missouri T&F head coach

WARRENSBURG — Finding a leader to build on the legacy of longtime program leader Kip Janvrin is a priority as Central Missouri searches for its next head track and field coach.

Area roundup: Smith hauls in first professional touchdown

Former Central Missouri wide receiver Arkell Smith recorded the first touchdown of his Canadian Football League career during the Edmonton Elks’ 37-34 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday, July 14, at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

Travelers look ahead to Zone following Fike Wood Bat Tournament

SEDALIA — The Sedalia Post 642 Travelers picked up two wins during the Fike Wood Bat Tournament in senior legion action this weekend, but three losses prevented the team from reaching the championship game.
Bombers infielder Will Muench catches the ball to try and catch a Chillicothe Mudcat stealing second base Sunday, July 14.


Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Home playoff game chances shrink for Bombers in loss to Chillicothe

SEDALIA — The Sedalia Bombers dropped a crucial game to the Chillicothe Mudcats Sunday, July 14, to make the race for the No. 4 seed even closer.

Slifer extended as Jennies basketball coach

WARRENSBURG — The winningest coach in both Central Missouri and MIAA women’s basketball history is not going anywhere any time soon.

Central Missouri T&F’s Kip Janvrin retiring from post

WARRENSBURG — Longtime Central Missouri co-track and field coach Kip Janvrin has debated retirement off and on in recency.
Josh Burnett takes an at-bat in Mule Club Post 131’s doubleheader with Oak Grove Post 379 on Thrusday, July 11, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

Mule Club Post 131 closes regular season, eyes Zone Tournament

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg Mule Club Post 131 concluded the regular season with a sweep of Sedalia Post 379 in Junior Legion action Thursday, July 11, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

Hynes adds another KC Summer Slam medal

Warrensburg’s Liam Hynes earned his second medal of the summer alongside Lafayette County's Elena Williams in mixed doubles during the Summit Slam on Thursday, July 11, at Lee’s Summit North High School.
Pitcher Gavin Killion takes the mound for the Bombers. The Northwest alum is 2-1 in his four starts for the Bombers this summer with a 3.00 ERA and 26 strikeouts.


Photo courtesy of Ryan Retone

Northwest alums take in college baseball experience

SEDALIA — Going into their freshman baseball seasons at the college level, Northwest alums Grant Burson and Gavin Killion were ready to show that they belonged.

UCM’s Nimmo, Schneiders conclude Mo Junior Amateur

Incoming Jennies golf freshman Reece Nimmo, a 2024 graduate of Warrensburg High School, tied for seventh in Girls Junior Amateur Championship, held Monday, July 8, through Wednesday, July 10, at the …

Barnes finishes Mo Stroke Play Championship

Central Missouri men’s golf alum and current volunteer assistant coach Ian Barnes tied for 38th in the Missouri Stroke Play Championship, held Monday, July 8 through Wednesday, July 10 at the …

Big 12 Notebook: Ex-UCM coach Fritz ready to be back in region

LAS VEGAS (AP) — New Houston coach Willie Fritz is already getting requests for tickets when he gets to play a Big 12 game close to home.

MIAA Football Media Day scheduled for July 23

MIAA head coaches and student-athletes will travel to Kansas City, Missouri on Tuesday, July 23 for the 2024 MIAA Football Media Day, presented by Seigfreid Bingham.

New hall of famer, Schoonover focuses on making impact with SWAG Sports Performance

Jonathan Schoonover remembers his high school football experience at Mound City High School quite well.
Mule Club Post 131’s Cohen Jones takes an at-bat against Sedalia Post 642 AUX on Monday, July 8, at Liberty Park Stadium.

Mule Club Post 131 shut out by Post 642 AUX

SEDALIA — Early adversity turned out to be a trend in Warrensburg Mule Club Post 131’s 8-0 loss to Sedalia Post 642 AUX on Monday, July 8, at Liberty Park Stadium.
In the battle of brothers-in-law, Marc Carter (10) prevailed over Aaron Poe (45) to take the Super Stock victory on Saturday, July 6, at Central Missouri Speedway.

Turner wins Tom Wilson Memorial B-Modifieds feature race

St. Joseph’s Shadren Turner took victory at Central Missouri Speedway for the third-consecutive week, winning the Tom Wilson Memorial B-Modifieds feature race on Saturday, July 6.
Travelers outfielder Owen Caton, center, is mobbed by his teammates Riley Sanders, left, and Camden Everhart after getting a walk-off hit to secure the team’s win over Oak Grove Post 379 on June 30.


File photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Travelers pick up wins in Missouri-Kansas Showdown

SEDALIA — The Sedalia Post 642 Travelers went 2-1 against Kansas competition this weekend in the Missouri-Kansas Showdown at Liberty Park Stadium. 
Henderson State junior linebacker Fred Lewis tackles Central Missouri sophomore running back Marcellous Hawkins in the NCAA Division II Super Region 3 quarterfinal round Nov. 18, 2023, at Walton Stadium.

NCAA DII Championship recommends removal of regionalization bylaw

The possibility of modifying the format of all NCAA Division II postseason formats is on the table, according to a report from last month's DII Championships Committee. 

Pair of Jennies compete in USGA Qualifier

Jennies golf’s Maya McVey and Libby Green competed in a US Golf Association Women’s Amateur qualifier on Wednesday, July 3, at the Eagle Bend Golf Course in Lawrence, Kansas. McVey …

CMS to host Independence Day weekend special event

Central Missouri Speedway will host the 24th Annual Tom Wilson Memorial on Saturday, July 6. The event, named in honor of the track’s longtime announcer and PR professional, is highlighted …
Mule Club Post 131’s Eli Anderson throws a pitch against Oak Grove Post 379 in Junior Legion action Tuesday, July 2, at Webb Park in Oak Grove.

Mule Club Post 131 refinds flow in win over Post 379

OAK GROVE — Fireworks and lightning were not the only flashes seen at Webb Park on Tuesday, July 2.

Bombers can’t find timely hit in loss to Renegades

SEDALIA — The hits were there for the Bombers Tuesday night, just not at the right time.

Spots still available for Mules football Golf Classic

Spots remain available for the afternoon session of the Mules Football Golf Classic, slated to be held Friday, July 12, at Mules National Golf Club. Registration begins at 1 p.m. with tee times …

Familiar names take victory lane at CMS

Central Missouri Speedway saw familiar names in victory lane during its weekly racing Saturday, Jun 29.

Mules football season tickets on sale

Season tickets for the 2024 Central Missouri Mules football season are now on sale to the public, it was announced Monday, July 1.
The Sedalia Post 642 Travelers celebrate winning the Bill Dey Memorial Wood Bat Tournament championship game 8-0 over Oak Grove Post 379 Sunday, June 30.

Hagle pitches gem in Travelers’ Wood Bat Tournament championship victory

SEDALIA — As Josh Hagle stepped on the mound for the Sedalia Post 642 Travelers on Sunday, the 2024 Knob Noster graduate just wanted to start off by getting a feel for Oak Grove Post 379’s hitters.

Baldwin makes quarterfinals at Mo Amateur Championship

Brooks Baldwin’s run through the Missouri Amateur Championship ended in the quarterfinal round on Saturday, June 29, at the St. Joseph Country Club in Country Club Village. 

Gavin's contract selected by Cincinnati Reds

Former Central Missouri pitcher Grant Gavin has received another opportunity in minor league baseball.  The American Association Kansas City Monarchs transferred Gavin’s contract to …
Members of the Johnson County Bright Sox celebrate the program’s fifth eason during a Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting Thursday, June 27, at the South Recreation Complex.

Johnson County Bright Sox celebrate fifth season

WARRENSBURG — The Johnson County Bright Sox softball program, put on by the Johnson County Board of Services, celebrated its fifth anniversary during a Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, June 27.
Mule Club Post 131’s Sam Rosine awaits a sign at second base against 643KC on Thursday, June 27, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

Crookes makes return as Mule Club Post 131 handles 643KC

WARRENSBURG — The first month of summer featured trial and tribulation for Warernsburg Mule Club Post 131 Junior Legion’s Kannon Crookes.

Baldwin among Mules alive in Mo Amateur Championship

Central Missouri men’s golf’s Brooks Baldwin, a 2021 graduate of Warrensburg High School, is among the four golfers with ties to the Mules to remain alive in the Missouri Amateur Championship at the St. Joseph Country Club in Country Club.

Young joins UCM men’s basketball staff

Central Missouri men’s basketball head coach Adam Bohac has added a new face to the Mules staff.
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