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Ava Bears Outscore Mansfield Lions
The Bears took on Hwy. 5 rival Mansfield Lions January 5 and came away with a 71-59 win. The Bears scored the first four points of the game, but Mansfield came back with seven to take the lead. The teams would trade the lead one more time before Ava would go on an eight point…
Read MoreSchool Board Now a Race
According to the Ava R1 Public Schools, there are now three candidates for the two seats opening up. Chance Dry joins incumbent Deana Parsick and Rory Boeddeker on the April ballot. Other candidates can register in the school district administration office located at 303 Martin Avenue, in Ava, during regular business hours between 8:00…
Read MoreAva Lady Bears Schedule Update
The Lady Bears Basketball game scheduled Friday, January 8th, against Conway has been postpone until a later date. The Conway Lady Bears are quarantined at this time.
Read MoreBlue and Gold Tournament
By Doug Berger The Ava Bears captured fifth place in the annual Greenwood Blue and Gold Tournament Thursday with a 49-45 win over Willard. The Bears had entered the tournament as a number eight seed. The Bears had advanced to the fifth place contest with a multiple overtime win against Skyline on Wednesday, 83-72. In…
Read MoreTeaching School in a COVID World
by Doug Berger The Covid-19 virus has changed many things during 2020, including the operation of the schools. Almost 300 Ava School District students started the school year with on-line or virtual learning. Of the 1,345 school district students 94 from the elementary school, 77 from the middle school and 96 from the high school…
Read MoreSenior Night Recognizes Athletes
Ava Bears Scrap with Bulldogs for the Win
By Doug Berger The Ava Bears basketball squad improved their record to 7-1 with a ten point win over Gainesville in a non-conference contest. The Bears were able to record a 50-40 win in the game. Gainesville came out in the first quarter and opened the game with a three-pointer from freshman Easton McGee. Ava’s…
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