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On Their Terms: Lady Bears out-pace New Covenant, 2-0
By Jason Hoekema The Lady Bears put on quite the show of athleticism and drive Tuesday during their home contest against New Covenant Academy, hitting a milestone goal set by coach Emily Petty. “The success over the weekend and today is that we are playing Lady Bear volleyball,” said Petty. “We’re playing to our speed,…
Read MoreAMS Students of the Month
Ava Middle School students selected as the students for the month of August are shown above, front row, l to r, Katie Brooks, Ryan Adams, Isaac James; back row, Autumn Baldwin, Rilee Croston, Bridger Wiedmeier, Ryan Thompson, Zoey Strong. Kiwanis Club and Farmer’s Insurance sponsor the student recognition, with Glenda Little, far right, president of…
Read MoreA Defiant Defense: Ava defends, tops Norwood
By Jason Hoekema NORWOOD – They say that defense wins championships. If that is the case, the Ava Lady Bears are heading in the right direction with a 2-1 win over Norwood; despite small setbacks from a continued slew of mental mistakes. The top of the first didn’t yield any runs, but a solid liner…
Read MoreAva Cross Country Results
Isaac Dalton poses for a photograph after placing 13th in the boys junior high division at Steve Waggoner Invitational in Willow Springs, Missouri with a final time of 10:35. The Ava High School Cross Country team competed on September 12th at the Steve Waggoner Invitational in Willow Springs, MO. 41 Schools were set to compete,…
Read MoreOn Their Terms: Lady Bears out-pace New Covenant, 2-0
By Jason Hoekema The Lady Bears put on quite the show of athleticism and drive Tuesday during their home contest against New Covenant Academy, hitting a milestone goal set by coach Emily Petty. “The success over the weekend and today is that we are playing Lady Bear volleyball,” said Petty. “We’re playing to our speed,…
Read MoreDiamonds in the Rough: Henry out, Mendel and Gastineau lead defense
By Jason Hoekema The Lady Bears were in a bit of a slump last week, dropping games to Dora (7-6), Salem (16-1), and a 5-4 loss to Hillcrest this past Thursday, September 12th. With Julia Henry currently out of the lineup pending a medical clearance, the defense had to rally around JV pitcher Sara Mendel…
Read MoreBound to Rebound: Bears struggle in first half, then top Panthers 20-6.
By Jason Hoekema MOUNTAIN GROVE – The Ava Bears hit Highway 60 to take-on a bitter SCA rival and hand them their fourth loss in the last three years. It hasn’t always been pretty for the Bears, but their record against the Panthers continues to improve to 5-8 since 2010. The first quarter was pretty…
Read MoreSchool Menus
Ava Schools Breakfast Menu Monday, Sept. 23 Sausage biscuit, bananas, fruit juice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, peaches, fruit juice, and milk. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Cereal with yogurt, apple, fruit juice, and milk. Thursday, Sept. 26 Mini cinnis, applesauce, fruit juice, and milk. Friday, Sept. 27 Sausage pancake on a stick,…
Read MoreFFA Booster Club Holds Annual Fundraiser
It was a full house last Saturday evening at Cold Creek Cowboy Church on Hwy. 5 when the FFA Booster Club was host to their annual fundraising event. From the Ava FFA Booster Club We are very blessed by our community. Ya’ll showed up and made for an amazing event again. We are looking at…
Read MoreAHS Class of 1974 To Host 45th Reunion
The graduating class of 1974 is hosting a special reunion weekend September 27-28 in Ava, Missouri. The class is celebrating 45 years. On Friday, Sept. 27, class alumni are asked to check-in at the lobby of Ava High School. At 2:00 p.m. the group will gather in the gym to participate in the Pep Rally,…
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