School News
Falcons Wrap Up Home Slate with Varsity Loss to Redwings
A Dora Falcon defender works to cut off the lane as Eminence drives to the basket during Friday night’s varsity matchup at Dora High School. The Falcons closed their home schedule with a hard-fought contest against the Redwings, showing growth and intensity ahead of district play. The Dora Falcons wrapped up their home schedule…
Read MoreThomas Brown finalizes college acceptances
Congratulations to Thomas Brown for his acceptance and decision to attend Ole Miss – University of Mississippi. Thomas is the son of Jason & Rachelle Brown. While attending Ole Miss, Thomas plans to pursue a degree in Real Estate/Business. His future plans include going into real estate investments and construction. Give it up for Thomas!!!
Read MoreLily Fossett finalize college acceptance
Congratulations to Lily Fossett for her acceptance and decision to attend Missouri State University. Lily is the daughter of Staci Fossett & Bryan Jewell. While attending MSU, Lily plans to pursue a degree in Bio Chemistry. Her future plans include becoming a forensic DNA analyst. Give it up for Lily!!
Read MoreBand plans bake sale at Town and Country
A bake sale fundraiser to support the Ava Pride Band will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, beginning at 9 a.m. at Town and Country in Ava. The event is hosted by the Ava Pride Band Boosters, who are raising money for upcoming band activities and events. Community members are encouraged to stop by, purchase baked…
Read MoreAva FFA hosts Food for America
The Ava FFA Chapter held its annual Food for America event on Friday, Oct. 17, welcoming students from preschool through eighth grade for a day of agricultural education and hands-on learning. During the event, FFA members led student groups through a variety of educational stations, each focusing on different aspects of the agriculture industry —…
Read MoreAva Pride Band Plans Holiday Concert Tour
The Ava Pride Band Department has a series of concerts and performances planned this holiday season. On Thursday, Dec. 7, Holiday Concert #1 will be held at 6:30 p.m. at APAC. The fifth-grade beginning band and the high school symphonic band will perform. There is also a silent auction planned. On Friday, Dec. 8, Friday…
Read MoreImproving to the End
Jason Hoekema Freelance HOLLISTER – The Ava Bears’ season ends at 6-19 overall and 3-4 in the South Central Association conference this year after suffering a 64-48 first-round loss to Forsyth in the Class 4-District 11 Tournament. The Bears’ season has been fraught with adversity, starting the season with no experienced core of players to…
Read MoreUndisputed, Again
Jason Hoekema Freelance WILLOW SPRINGS – The Lady Bears jumped their biggest South Central Association hurdle with their 54-36 leap over the Salem Lady Tigers. Unfortunately, Old Man Winter shuffled the conference schedule with some heavy snow and rough roads. With the snow-in, Ava was forced to move Willow Springs to the end of their…
Read MoreTwice as Sweet
Jason Hoekema Freelance SPRINGFIELD – The Ava Lady Bears continue their dominance on the court and got a second win over district rival, the Logan-Rogersville Lady Wildcats. The second match up between the teams came in the first round of play at the annual Pink and White Tournament and resulted in Ava’s sixth-consecutive win by…
Read MoreCold Snap
Jason Hoekema Freelance SPRINGFIELD – The Ava Bears are in the midst of one of the roughest seasons in school history as their losing streak extended to seven games following a 57-21 loss to Logan-Rogersville in the first round of the 77th Annual Blue and Gold Tournament and a 57-22 loss to Willard in the…
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