Stories from Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Cottey Comet track-and-field athletes concluded their regular-season with several excellent performances May 12 at the Missouri Southern State University “Last Chance Meet” in Joplin. Lightning quick Comets’ Junior Bukola Pereira broke the school record in the 800-meter run, placing third with a time of (approximately) 2:20, while also hitting the national qualifying mark in the event. ...

Patrick Ferry saved his best for last. Dealing with 25 to 30 mile per hour winds Tuesday at Sedalia Country Club, the 6-foot-4 Nevada High School senior blazed his path to a Missouri Class 3 State Tournament runner-up finish, while also lifting the Tigers to a third-place team finish on high school golf’s biggest stage...