Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY DAN GEYER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The St. Bonaventure softball focuses on a solid finish to a tough season. With the second-place Fordham Rams in town for a three-game set, the Bonnies looked to play spoiler with a doubleheader Saturday and a single game Sunday. The Rams, however, had other plans. They…
BY DAN GEYER, STAFF WRITER After getting swept in three games at Saint Louis last weekend, the St. Bonaventure softball team welcomed the Buffalo Bulls into town on March 21 for its home opener at Joyce Field. The Bonnies held the Bulls scoreless in Game 1 en route to a 3-0 victory. While coming back…
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@monett-times.com
Pierce Citys Chelsey Puckett unleashes a 3-point shot at the halftime buzzer to put the Lady Eagles up 30-22 at the break. Pierce City defeated Purdy 48-36 and will travel to Miller today for the district semifinals. Kyle Troutman/editor@monett-times.com
Puckett bucket at halftime buzzer motivates Lady Eagles to win
A 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer on Monday was all the motivation Pierce City needed on Monday to push ahead for a quarterfinal district tournament win over Purdy, 48-36.
Chelsey Puckett popped the shot from beyond the arc, giving the Lady Eagles a 30-22 advantage at the break, the tightest scoreline for the remainder of the game.
Saturday, January 16, 2021
By Kyle Troutman editor@monett-times.com
Pierce Citys Leslie Jones puts up a shot over Purdys Kinsley Mattingly during Pierce Citys 52-37 win on the road Thursday. Kyle Troutman/editor@monett-times.com
Lady Eagles come into own as conference play nears
A fast start from Pierce City allowed the team to hang on to a late lead and pick up a road win Thursday at Purdy.
The Lady Eagles, 6-9, led 29-15 at halftime, and while Purdy turned up the heat in the final quarter, the lead never dipped into single-digits and the Lady Eagles ruled the nest, 52-37.