College Sports

Hagerman earns All-American status (02/06/10)
Nevada High School class of 2009 graduate Jordan Hagerman was one of four members of the Missouri Valley College Lady Vikings wrestling team to earn All-American honors at the WCWA Nationals last weekend. Hagerman got off to a strong start in the tournament as she defeated Jamestown College's Justina Luafalamana in the opening round of the 82 kg bracket. ...

Cottey Comets drop third consecutive game (02/05/10)
The Cottey College Comets' woes against Region XVI opponents continued Tuesday night as they lost their third consecutive regional game. This time, it was to the North Central Missouri College Lady Pirates, 74-67. Both teams struggled to score early. ...

Comets fall at home to Florissant Valley (02/03/10)
The Cottey College Comets watched an 11-point lead disappear in the second half as the Fury from St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley rallied to defeat the home team 73-65. It was a wild game to say the least, as the Comets would build a lead, see the Fury rally, and then build a lead again. ...

Pierce signs with Cottey (01/27/10)
The Cottey College volleyball team added another new recruit this week as McDonald County High School outside hitter Sam Pierce signed a letter of intent to play for the Comets next fall. Front row: Sam Pierce and parents Cindy and Curtis Largent. Back row: McDonald County volleyball coach Bev Goff, David and Diana Pierce and Cottey College head volleyball coach Marla Kannady Foreman...

Fort Scott Community College baseball announces early signees for 2010-'11 (01/22/10)
FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- The Fort Scott Community College Baseball program has announced its early signees for the 2010-2011 school year. The Greyhounds, led by former Nevada Griffons head coach John Hill III, inked 13 players. "Our recruiting coordinator, Eric Peterson, and assistant coach, Ryan Mansfield, have done another great job of putting together a talented group of young men who believe in our values as a program," Hill said. ...

Comets win fifth straight (01/21/10)
The Cottey College Comets extended their winning streak to five games on Friday night when they defeated the junior varsity of Missouri Valley College 65-54 in a road game. The Comets held a slim 28-25 lead at the half, but outscored the home team by eight in the second 20 minutes...