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Troy, Mo. - Nearly one year ago, Troy Buchanan football fans celebrated on Francis Howell's field after Nathan Ryan's miracle catch as time expired snatched victory from the jaws of defeat - and gave the Trojans the Class 6 District 2 championship.
Elsberry, Mo. - There are 56 class two high school softball teams across eight districts in the state of Missouri, and among them, the Elsberry Lady Indians recently ranked third.
Troy, Mo. - The Troy Buchanan Trojans beat the Francis Howell Central Spartans 58-21 on Sept. 16 in Cottleville.
Silex, Mo. – After picking up a pair of wins at the Elsberry Invitational, Silex faced off against Mark Twain on the road, and earned a high-scoring 11-8 victory in softball action on Sept. 13.
Troy, Mo. – Troy Buchanan’s girls golf team faced off against Francis Howell North, and suffered an 11-stroke defeat at the hands of the Knights, 210-199, at Woods Fort Golf Course, on Sept. 13.
Winfield, Mo. – The Lady Warriors went back and forth against the Living Word Christian High School Eagles, falling to a losing record of 3-4 in a close one at home. The teams went battled through five sets, with Winfield notching the first win but getting edged out in the end set 11-14. The…
Troy, Mo. – Just when it seemed like Troy Buchanan’s boys soccer team had fallen back to earth, the solid play on the pitch returned for the Trojans.
Troy, Mo. – After a winless start to the 2022 season, Troy Buchanan volleyball has picked up as of late.
After four weeks of grueling practices on their home course at Sun Valley, the Elsberry cross-country team was ready for a change of scenery. When the meets began, they proved more than ready.
After consecutive road games to start the 2022 season, Troy Buchanan football fans enjoyed a good time before the home opener against Hannibal on Sept. 10.
Troy, Mo – After a rough trip to Illinois – and a loss at O’Fallon – Troy Buchanan opened its 2022 home football schedule Saturday night when it welcomed Hannibal, and one of the most highly touted college prospects in the state in running back Aneyas Williams.
Silex, Mo. – After opening the season with a win at the Rockwood Summit Softball Tournament over Sikeston, Silex softball then dropped its next three games.
The Troy Buchanan Trojans start of their season at 1-1, as they took a loss to the O’Fallon (Illinois) Panthers on Sept. 2.
Troy, Mo. – Troy Buchanan’s girls tennis squad fell, 9-0, to Wentzville rival Liberty on Aug. 30.
Troy, Mo. – Troy Buchanan’s boys soccer squad faced off against St. Charles West on Aug. 30 – and blanked the Warriors, 4-0.
Troy, Mo. – The Collin Nelson era at Troy Buchanan has gotten off to a slow start for its volleyball team.
Winfield, Mo. - Winfield’s Lady Warriors played an impressive five innings in their home opener to shut out St. Charles West 12-0.
The Elsberry Lady Indians began their 2022 season with a weekend tournament at Montgomery County and showed why they continue to be a team to reckon with.
When you’ve worked in a rural area for as long as I’ve worked in Lincoln County, you figure out pretty quickly country music is the predominant tone in the region.
Troy, Mo. - Protect this house!
Winfield, Mo. - Summer vacation is officially over, and while the start of the school year puts a bow on many students’ Summertime frivolities, it also fires the starting gun for new ventures leading into Autumn. For the Winfield Lady Warriors, their first step out of the gate began August 1…
The legacy of Maggie Miller continues to touch many lives within two communities that she loved very much, Troy and Elsberry.
Troy, Mo. - Committed to providing a better and safer youth football experience for athletes, parents and coaches league-wide, Troy South Middle School and Troy Middle School, both in Troy, attained official league recognition from USA Football through its League Excellence Program for 2022.…
Troy, Mo. – Troy Buchanan football coach Ryan Nesbitt has always told his players, “never apologize for a win.”
Winfield, Mo. - While the sky was darkening across the county, Friday night lights were warming up to illuminate the Winfield High School football turf. The environment, buzzing with anticipation from students, friends and families, gave athletes their first chance to hit against other teams…
Field 1 at Hawk Point Athletic Association renamed after local slugger Bob Dunard
Winfield, Mo. – Although Winfield High boasts roughly 500 students, its cross-country team contains only five members—Practically 1% of the total student body.
Winfield, Mo. – Although Winfield High boasts roughly 500 students, its cross-country team contains only five members—Practically 1% of the total student body. Composed of three girls and two boys, the five-body squad is led by first year coach Ryan Brocksmith. Despite unfavorable odds as th…
Troy, Mo. – To say Zach Howard was rebuilding the girls tennis program at Troy Buchanan was an understatement in 2021.
Winfield cheerleading looks to improve school spirit alongside multiple burgeoning athletic programs
Winfield, Mo. – After several relatively successful bids in athletics last school year, the environment at Winfield High School going into this upcoming sports season is one of poised optimism. With the school’s competitive spirit growing in leaps-and-bounds, Winfield’s cheer squad looks to …
Winfield, Mo. – From a pool of eleven players, Winfield’s girls golf team certainly has a wide spectrum of experience. On one end, senior standout Maddie Reed has been playing for nearly seven years, and is going into the season looking to impress college scouts. On the other end, some Winfi…
Winfield, Mo. – Winfield’s starting volleyball squad may look different this year, but their desire to win remains the same. With four senior starters having graduated this Spring in a sport where only six athletes per team take the court, it would be understandable if the Winfield girls vol…
Troy, Mo. – Sometimes you have to reach back into your past to determine your future.
Troy, Mo. – Troy Buchanan girls golf coach Sarah Howell is one of the longest-tenured coaches at the school, and she said her 2021 unit was a young one with experience.
Elsberry, Mo. – For out-of-towners, Elsberry’s athletic success may seem surprising given the size of the school, but for the EHS Indians, success is not only desired—It is expected. Bob Bonney, one of the three cross-country coaches of Elsberry’s team this season, shared his insight and exp…
Silex, Mo. – For the first three years of Silex’s cross country program, coach Andy Mills has just been trying to build up numbers.
Elsberry, Mo. – Every team in the nation has its own goals for their upcoming sports season. Some schools dream of state championships while less talented squads yearn for simply breaking .500 for the season, but for Elsberry’s soccer team, their goal is not defined by wins or losses; it all…
Elsberry, Mo. – Athletic events are exactly that: Events. While their existence hinges on an athletic competition taking place, the events offer far more than contest. There is often an atmosphere of camaraderie, supplemented by hot dogs and sweet tea, and accentuated by cheering fans and ro…
Elsberry, Mo. - “We are excited to announce that Candice Dowell, a ’23 point guard/shooting guard from Elsberry, has accepted the invitation to compete in the Exposure Combine at Principia College,” read the announcement from Four States Sports social media. “If you want to play basketball a…
Elsberry, Mo. – If there was a sports program poised for the most special season in east Lincoln County this year, it might be Elsberry softball. Although they were district champions last year (completing the three-peat), they came up wanting at the state level. This is also the fourth year…
Troy, Mo. – When Ben Johnstone took over the reigns as coach of Troy Buchanan’s boys soccer team in 2021, he knew he was taking over a program in rebuilding mode.
Troy, Mo. – For two seasons, Destinee Selleck led the Troy Buchanan cheerleading program through a pandemic and into the recovery, choosing to compete even when many teams were shutting down.
Elsberry, Mo. - School is just around the corner, but memories of summer baseball still linger in the red dirt and empty fields all across Lincoln County. For Bob Bonney, the coach of Elsberry’s 9U Boys team, the season marked an unexpected comeback; and lived reminders of why baseball is Am…
Winfield, Mo. – After a rough few years, Winfield High School’s soccer squad is on the up-and-up, having posted a winning season last year. Notching 13 wins against 12 losses was a momentum shift for the program that head coach Alex Rutledge looks to capitalize on.
Troy, Mo. – Very few teams can say their season ended in the heartbreaking fashion Troy Buchanan softball’s season ended.
Silex, Mo. – Silex’s softball squad found itself five outs away from reaching the Class 1 Final Four against St. Elizabeth in 2021.
Winfield/Elsberry, Mo. – Two seasons ago, Winfield High School football went winless. Last year, they were conference champions after Elsberry High School left their co-op team with Clopton and instead formed a cooperative team with Winfield, who had several key players return from injury. T…
Troy, Mo. – One of the drawbacks of every high school athletic program is every four years, you generally have to start over with fresh talent.
Winfield, Mo. – After a rough few years, Winfield High School’s soccer squad is on the up-and-up, having posted a winning season last year. Notching 13 wins against 12 losses was a momentum shift for the program that head coach Alex Rutledge looks to capitalize on.
Winfield, Mo. – “When I took this job, I told the girls winning the conference is always our goal,” stated Winfield softballs’ head coach Nathan Bruns; “It is our goal to win the conference every single year.”