Area Sports
Lady Tiger Defense Suffocates Putnam County
By: Corey Stott UNIONVILLE, Mo.- 12/11/20- It was nearly one week to the day that the Scotland County Lady Tigers (3-1) had taken the Putnam County Lady Midgets (2-3) to the woodshed en route to a third-place finish in the Tri-Rivers Classic. Friday night, the Putnam County ladies had to be experiencing déjà vu as…
Read MoreTigers Score Big Win as Midgets Come Up Short
By: Corey Stott UNIONVILLE, Mo.- 12/11/20- Coach Jeremy Austin took his Scotland County Tigers (3-1) on their first true road trip to Putnam County (2-4) Friday night. In a game that was both physical and competitive, the young men showed poise and composure to pick up a big road win 70-65. “We wanted three things…
Read MoreLady Tigers Take Third in Tri-Rivers Classic
By: Corey Stott QUEEN CITY, Mo.- 12/5/20- The annual basketball reunion of the former Tri-Rivers Conference schools at Schuyler County High School ended with the Scotland County Lady Tigers bringing home the third-place hardware. The Lady Tigers (2-1) cruised to an opening round victory over Brookfield 58-29, fell in a championship semi-final to Schuyler County…
Read MoreTigers Take Consolation at Tri-Rivers Classic
By: Corey Stott QUEEN CITY, Mo.- 12/5/20- The Scotland County varsity boys basketball team kicked off the season last week in the Tri-Rivers Classic, held at Schuyler County High School. The tournament features the eight teams that made up the Tri-Rivers Conference prior to its dissolution, including Brookfield, Clark County, Knox County, Milan, North Shelby,…
Read MoreControl is the Key to Victory for 2020-21 Scotland County Tigers
By: Corey Stott MEMPHIS, Mo.- When asked how this year’s Scotland County Tiger varsity basketball team would approach the game, head coach Jeremy Austin grinned and said, “On the cusp of being out of control, but NOT out of control. That’s the catch.” He laughed as he explained, “I don’t know exactly where that line…
Read MoreLewis and Clark All-Conference Football Selections Announced
By Corey Stott MEMPHIS, MO – 11/5/20 – The Lewis and Clark Conference announced their all-conference football selections, and seven Scotland County Tiger players received honors. Tigers recognized were- Eli Kigar: 1st team defense- defensive end and 2nd team offense- offensive line, Alex Long: 1st team defense- linebacker and 2nd team offense- running back, Kabe…
Read MoreMissouri Football Districts Set: Milan Hosts Knox County; Scotland County Plays at Princeton
By David Sharp Milan (8-1) has the best record of Class 1, District 7 football teams. The Wildcats lost 26-7 at South Harrison. By MSHSAA football district rule, The Bulldogs jumped over Milan for the top seed in the district. All 11 man football Class 1 first round district games are currently scheduled for Friday,…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
by Gary Miller of Harrogate, TN I can remember the first time I decided to learn to hunt with a bow. I was about 30 years old. Yeah, I know this seems old to some of you but at that time I did more fishing than hunting. I can also remember my friend Tim easing…
Read MoreMDC Reminds Hunters Of Baiting Regulations During Deer And Turkey Seasons
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters to be aware of baiting regulations during the fall deer and turkey hunting seasons. The use of bait, including grain or other feed placed or scattered to attract deer or turkey, while hunting is illegal. The regulations are in place to help limit…
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One of my favorites, from the past. Have you ever noticed that many of the best bucks ever taken have been of the non-typical type? The racks of these monsters are as unique as the stories of how they made it to the wall of fame. They come in 16, 20, and even 30-point varieties.…
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