Sports
Troy Buchanan boys feature several new faces
After losing most of its firepower from the 2023-24 team, the Troy Buchanan Trojan boy’s basketball team is relying on some new faces to keep the team competitive in this season.
Troy expecting to control Conference, districts again
With four returning starters from a team that won 26 games and a district championship, expectations are sky high for the 2024-25 Troy Buchanan girls’ basketball team.
Winfield Returns 3 Starters from an 11-16 Season
After losing their top two scorers to graduation, the Winfield Lady Warriors basketball team will be turning to some new faces to improve upon an 11-16 record last year and first round loss in the district playoffs.
Elsberry Boys Hoping to Regain Second Half Momentum
After starting last season at 2-8, the Elsberry Indians reversed their fortunes and go on an 11-5 run after Christmas to finish at the .500 mark and in third place with a 7-3 conference record.
Silex Boys Restarting With New Faces in 2024
After graduating 80 percent of their starting lineup, including a 1,000 point scorer, the Silex Owls are going to hit the restart button in 2024.
Silex Lady Owls Loaded With Experience
After a district semifinal loss sent their 2023-24 record a whisker away from a .500 season, the Silex Lady Owls are hoping to take the next step this season.
Lady Indians Hoping to Repeat as District Champs
In what was supposed to be a rebuilding season, all the Elsberry Lady Indians did was win 17 games including the district championship last year.
Winfield counting on balanced attack
Following a lackluster 2023-24 season, the Winfield Warriors are counting on a more team-centric approach to push the team past the .500 mark while competing in the Gateway Athletic Conference.