School News

Ava R1 School Board Hires Cafeteria Staff, Awards Belcher Scholarship

The Ava R-1 School Board convened for their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, December 17th, 2020. Attendance Board member Brandi Stanifer was absent. Closed Session During the closed session that began at 6:00 p.m., the board made a number of hires, mostly related to getting the in-house cafeteria up and running: Amy Kilgore-Cafeteria Staff Pat…

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Ava Lady Bears Split Last Two Games

The Ava Lady Bears basketball squad split their last two games taking a 56-36 win at Fordland, but falling to Sparta, 63-55, in a hard fought contest at home. Seven Lady Bears put points on the scoreboard in their win over Fordland. Olivia Gastineau led the Ava scoring with 14. All of her scoring came…

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Ava Bears Basketball

 By Doug Berger The Ava Bears basketball squad added two more wins to their record and stand at 6-1 after last week. The Bears opened the week with a 61-55 win over host Fair Grove.  Ava Bear Andrew Dalton put 32 points on the scoreboard in the effort. Thirteen of his points came from the…

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SCA All Conference Football

The Ava Bears football squad had 11 players recognized for South Central Association all-conference teams.  Jacob Lakey, offensive line, and Mason Cole, defensive end, were selected for the SCA all-conference first team. Blayne Mendel, defensive back; Spencer Skyles, defensive back; and Jacob Bruffett, linebacker, were second team selections. Receiving honorable mention were Zach Richards, defensive…

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