March 2026

Negro League Baseball was different. Bunt to first, steal second, sacrifice to third, then you bet steal home. It was exciting and fast paced that put the pressure on the defense.

This past week the MRVC East Conference released the names of the Girl Wrestlers on the All Conference Wrestling Team for this past season. Senior Elizabeth (Izzy) Hager and Juniors, Mireya Gonzalez and Lainie Schumacher, of the undefeated Conference Champion Lexington team, were all named to the First Team, while their teammates, Amanda Rodekohr, Tenley Goetz, and Kaylyn Sander were all members of the Second Team. Minutewomen Elizabeth Rodekohr, Chloe Bennett and Trinity Adair all received Honorable Mention recognition. Following is a breakdown of all of the All Conference Wrestlers: FIRST TEAM: Bentley Thomas (Carrollton); Kyamila Huseynov (Higginsville); Macey Green (Holden); Tavia Seymour (Knob Noster); Haley Brooks (Holden); Mireya Gonzalez (Lexington); Izzy Hager (Lexington); Amelia Brown (Knob Noster); Lea Leaanna-Wilson (Knob Noster); Caroline Clements (Knob Noster); Lorerlei Weaver (Higginsville; Bailey Brown (Knob Noster); Gillian Davenport (Higginsville); Lainie Schumacher (Lexington).

The Missouri Tigers Men’s Basketball Team, that has lived on pins and needles for the past couple of weeks, found out late last Sunday afternoon, that they had earned a spot in the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament, that will begin tomorrow (Thursday) in numerous locations.

GIRLS

The MRVC East Conference recently released the names of the Boys Wrestlers, who earned recognition as members of the All Conference Team. The Lexington Minutemen did not have any Wrestlers who were named to the ‘First Team, but Wyatt Sander, Hunter Meyer, Braxton Emerson, Noah Ellison, and Jesse Dunkle were all selected for the Second Team. Additionally, Minutemen Evan Fox, Ayden Harned, Johnnie Staus and Mason Bergsieker, all received Honorable Mention designation. Following is a complete listing of those who earned All Conference recognition: FIRST TEAM: Hunter Wilson (Richmond); Grayson Johnson (Carrollton); Latimer Cavanah (Richmond); Brady Hyder (Richmond); Xavier Myers (Higginsville); Marcus Braman (Knob Noster); Ryan Sharp (Richmond); Corbin Kelly (Carrollton); Madix Hutchings (Richmond); Braxton Moser (Carrollton); Mack Misenhelter (Richmond); Paxton Horst (Carrollton); Hudson Gregg (Holden); John Jones (Knob Noster).

CLASS 1 GIRLS Semi Finals: Delta 67 Rock Port 55; St Elizabeth 69 Cairo 20