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PARK HILLS – Ava Spalding singled twice during an eight-run explosion in the first inning, and went 4-for-4 with three RBI from the leadoff spot as Mineral Area routed Heartland 10-2 on Friday. Evvie Blankenship continued a scorching offensive tear by going 3-for-3 with two doubles and two runs scored as the Cardinals compiled 13…

CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The Mineral Area baseball team introduced its final Mississippi road trip with plenty of power hitting and superb pitching on Friday. Jett Sutton combined with relievers Trent Gallagher and Carson McDaniel for a one-hitter, and the Cardinals slugged four home runs to beat Coahoma 12-2 in game one of a doubleheader. Tanner…

By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com IRONTON – The Bismarck girls basketball team has danced on the edge of disastrous foul trouble several times this season, finishing some games without an available reserve. A majority of those situations have managed to end favorably, and the Lady Indians remained calm when Arcadia Valley brought extra urgency their way…

By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com PARK HILLS – Seven runs in the third inning provided a needed outburst Thursday morning as the Mineral Area softball team prevailed over Lewis & Clark 12-6 in the home opener. Evvie Blankenship finished 3-for-4 with two RBI, and Ana Turner reached base four straight times in her 2-for-2 effort as…

ANNAPOLIS, Mo. – David Slinkard splashed his sixth 3-pointer of the game with 19 seconds to play, and the Fredericktown boys basketball team defeated South Iron for the first time since 2013. The Blackcats created three crucial turnovers over their last four defensive possessions, and snapped a 17-game, head-to-head losing streak in a thrilling 55-53…

CALEDONIA – Payton Wicker scored a game-high 15 points, and Kingston topped Valley 40-31 on Wednesday evening to sweep four head-to-head contests this season. Emerson Clark fueled a 14-4 run in the second quarter with three field goals, and totaled 11 points while Skye Boyster added seven for the Lady Cougars. Kingston (5-18, 1-4) turned…

FRIDAY College Baseball – Mineral Area 12, Coahoma 2 Mineral Area 12, Coahoma 5 College Softball – Mineral Area 10, Heartland 2 Mineral Area 10, Shawnee 0 Girls Basketball – Bismarck 56, West County 38 Boys Basketball – Jefferson 73, North County 48   SATURDAY Men’s Basketball – Mineral Area 61, Three Rivers 53 Women’s…

OTTUMWA, Iowa – Indian Hills converted 30-of-37 free throws, and committing just eight turnovers while routing the Mineral Area men 87-54 on Wednesday night. Ater Manyuon and Chaz Watson shared game-high honors with 14 points each, and Chiang Ring had 13 as the third-ranked Warriors delivered stifling defense. Indian Hills (25-2) increased its 41-31 lead…

Farmington High School senior Caleb Leask recently signed to run for the track and field program and continue his education at Missouri Baptist University, located in Creve Coeur. Leask is a hurdles and sprint relay specialist for the Knights, who finished as MAAA champion and district runner-up last spring. He also helped Farmington football capture…

North County High School senior Zak Meador recently signed to play baseball and continue his education at East Central College, located in Union, Mo. Meador shares time on the mound and behind the plate for the Raiders, and was selected last season to the MAAA all-conference team and Class 5, District 1 First Team. Also…