Sports
Ava tops Strafford in 7th, wins district title
By Jason Hoekema FAIR GROVE – It was difficult to predict the outcome of Wednesday’s game against Strafford. On paper, Ava High School had the winning percentage, the better away record and had allowed fewer runs per game – 3.9 vs Strafford’s 4.4. To further blur the lines, Stafford had lost to Forsyth 9-5, a…
Read MoreWinning Bears
The 2019 Ava High School baseball team poses for a photo opportunity for parents after their 5-3 win over Strafford in the MSHSAA Class 3 District 11 Championship Game on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Fair Grove, Missouri. The Bears swept the Class 3 District 11 tournament as a 5th seed underdog and beat Clever…
Read MoreComeback Champions
Ava tops Strafford in 7th, wins district title By Jason Hoekema FAIR GROVE – It was difficult to predict the outcome of Wednesday’s game against Strafford. On paper, Ava High School had the winning percentage, the better away record and had allowed fewer runs per game – 3.9 vs Strafford’s 4.4. To further blur the…
Read MoreDistrict Honors
Hannah Evans (left) and Eden Little both earned District Honors this past Saturday, May 11, at the Class 3 District 6 meet held at Hollister High School. Both qualified to compete at the sectional meet this Saturday, the 18th, at Waynesville High School. Hannah placed second in the high jump. Eden placed first in javelin…
Read MoreAll-Out Champions! Ava doubles-down over Willow Springs, Sweeps SCA
By Jason Hoekema Some may say that winning is sweeter than earning, but with a 12-6 victory over SCA competitor Willow Spring High School the Ava Bears turned the South Central Association on its head with a perfect conference season and the crown to go with it. The start of the perfect season began with…
Read MoreSupport for Christian Athletes
Michael Boyink/Herald The Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently accepted a $500 grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation. Pictured are (Left to Right): Bill Henry, Bette Ridenour, Janell Embry (accepting the check for FCA), Nancy Hawk, Janice Lorrain, Jennifer Horn, and Dick Salgado.
Read MoreSlaying It! Lady Bears Track Team at Conference
The Lady Bears that represented Ava at the Class 3 District 6 Track meet at Hollister. They are front row from left to right: Baylan Alexander, Addison Croston, Madison Shearer, Arianna Cox, and Hailey Searcy. The back row from left to right: Eden Little, Kennedy Meyer, Hannah Evans, Karli Pedersen, Clara Sicilia, and Hailey Nelson.…
Read MorePlaying Like Champions: Ava tops Fair Grove, advances to district final
By Jason Hoekema Ava High School has done very well with a 15-5 record and playing in a district with some tougher schools since their recent shift westward against new opponents. Some of those opponents have slept on the Bears. “We told the kids we’re a 5 seed in this tournament and that (two teams)…
Read MoreClawing to the Top! Track Conference Meet Results
On Monday, April 29th the Ava bears traveled to Salem for the SCA Conference meet. The boys’ team finished 1st overall will a total of 153.5 points. This was their second consecutive SCA Conference title. The girls placed 3rd overall with a point total of 104. Runners or throwers who finished in the top…
Read MoreMiddle School Track Keeps Up Pace
The Ava Middle School track teams traveled to the Fair Grove Junior High Relays on Friday, April 26th. The 7th grade Bears won their division; the 8th grade squad finished fifth in their division. A total of twenty four area schools participated in the meet. Results for Ava athletes who finished in the top eight…
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