When the final regular-season state rankings were released by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association, the Tipton Lady Cardinals were No. 2 in Class 2, followed by the Northeast: Cairo Lady Bearcats at No. 3. One spot may have separated the two teams in the rankings, but the Lady Cardinals made the gap look as wide as the Grand Canyon in Saturday afternoon’s quarterfinal matchup at Moberly Area Community College’s Fitzsimmons-John Arena.
By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until three o'clock this afternoon with snow and mixed precipitation expected with some strong winds.The winter storm has forced widespread school closings.The St. Joseph School District has canceled classes today. This includes all elementary, middle, and high schools. It also includes the Virtual Academy, Hillyard Technical Center, Webster, Keatley's Adult Education classes, and the Early Learning Center.District employees should refer to the district's inclement weather policy, Scenario B, regarding their work schedule.The St. Joseph Catholic Academy has closed campuses today for Cathedral, St. Francis, St. James, and Bishop LeBlond today due to the winter storm. The St. Joseph Catholic Academy does say to watch for notices regarding St. Gianna, which will open if staffing is available.The Savannah R3 School District has canceled classes today.Kansas Riverside
The Tipton Lady Cardinals are the No. 1 team in the Class 2 rankings. But don’t think the small school team can’t run with the bigger schools. “They could win Class 5, they’re that good,” Jefferson City coach Kay Foster said Monday night after the Class 5 No. 9 Lady Jays dropped a 53-45 decision to the undefeated Lady Cardinals at Fleming Fieldhouse.
Congratulations to East Buchanan s Trevor Klein, who was voted SBLive s Missouri high school Athlete of the Week (Nov. 28-Dec. 4). Klein had a banner day in
By Cody Thorn Here are the candidates for SBLive s Missouri High School Athlete of the Week for Nov. 28-Dec. 4 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff.