Silver claimed in USA Nationals
Stealth 16u went 5-2 on the weekend to bring home second place in the USA Nationals in Topeka, Kansas. Pictured are local team members: Mariah Prince (1 home run), Addison Lange, Zoey DeHaas (2 home runs).
Lighter weights at faster speeds improve mobility
According to the National Institute on Aging, people aged 65 or over are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease and limited mobility in their joints and limbs. To keep older populations healthy and mobile, MU School of Health Professions associate professor Stephen Sayers has been exploring the effectiveness of low weight, high-speed weightlifting on
Mizzou Athletics goes mobile
Mizzou Athletics is excited to announce that ticketing for home football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball games will fully transition to a digital system starting this fall. The new model stresses the importance of safety, ease and convenience as the Mobile Entry procedures will cut down on hand-to-hand contact, limit time spent entering Mizzou’s venues
Summer Running Club
A large group of Southern Boone MS & HS athletes have been participating in the summer running club. The club is coached by Alana Burns.
Show-Me Games Canceled
The 2020 Show-Me State Games has canceled its summer events to protect the health and safety of athletes, spectators, volunteers, officials and the community due to current COVID-19 concerns. Twenty events had already been canceled due to health and safety guidelines and facility availability. Additional factors that contributed to the cancelation include the withdrawal of
Baseball season ends for Eagles
The Southern Boone high school hurlers ended their 2020 season last week in games versus Rock Bridge on Tuesday and a double-header on Thursday versus Capital City high school in Jefferson City. The Eagles won out in a pitching duel beating the Bruins 1-0 after a rainy day that threatened to wash out the game.
MDC’s Runge Nature Center reopens July 7 with health precautions
The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City will reopen July 7 with public health precautions in place. Outdoor programs will resume at the nature center this month, as well as virtual offerings. The nature center has released its program schedule for the month of July at short.mdc.mo.gov/ZPf. Most programs require
Eagles rock Kewpies
Southern Boone baseball was on the winning side of the line last week splitting games with the Blair Oaks Falcons in a double-header on Tuesday. The Eagles took game one in a 5-0 shut-out with Jakob McKee driving in three runs and Braeden Hawkins going 1-1 with a double. The Falcons soared in the second
Eagles sweep Crusaders, split games versus Rock Bridge
Southern Boone baseball hit the road last week playing double-headers against Helias and Rock Bridge high schools. On June 16, the Eagles were able to defeat Helias in their first game 3-1 with good hitting and base running. The second game turned into a slug fest ending in an Eagles victory, 15-14. Two days later
Frogging season runs June 30 through Oct. 31
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to discover nature this summer during frogging season. Beginning June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31, those with a fishing permit or small-game hunting permit may frog for bullfrogs and green frogs. The daily limit is eight frogs of both species combined and the possession limit
