Sports
Leaving a Mark: Ava’s Dalton Named to MSHSAA All-District Team
By Jason Hoekema CLEVER – After a much-improved performance against Springfield Catholic, the Ava Bears walked away with heads held on high despite the 79-57 loss to the private school. Last time the teams met, the Bears didn’t have an answer for the Fightin’ Irish but held on and even out-scored Catholic 18-15 in the…
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Cheer, Dance and Mascot Tryouts Announcement
Are you interested in trying out for the Ava High School cheer team, dance team, or mascot? If so, you and a parent are required to attend one of the following mandatory parent meetings. The meetings are Monday, March 11, at 6 pm, Tuesday, March 12, at 5 pm, or Wednesday, March 13, at 4…
Read MoreThat’s a Wrap! Lady Bears Finish Season 14-11
By Jason Hoekema The Lady Bears finished at 14-10 in the regular season, 14-11 overall with their final loss in the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 3, District 11 playoff tournament to Fair Grove High School on Feb. 19. The girls’ bench finished 3-5 in the South Central Association Conference, the out-right winner…
Read MoreUnleashing Potential: Ava Bears End Season on High Hopes
By Jason Hoekema The Ava Bears had a bounce-back season, ending 13-12 overall in the 2018-2019 season. The Bears continue to have a lot of growing and maturing to do on the maple strips, but some great potential lies in the 11-reamaining players on the varsity roster. The Bears shot more than 1,742 points over…
Read MoreCurtain Call: Ava Bears End Season Against Springfield Catholic
By Jason Hoekema CLEVER – Much improved since the last time the Bears faced Springfield Catholic, Ava was able to hold off the Fighting Irish and keep their lead to 22 points. In the grand scheme of things, this is a great improvement for the Ava Bears when comparing scores and stats from the last…
Read MoreWhat A Year: Douglas County Herald Names 2018-2019 Basketball Honorees
By Jason Hoekema Basketball Season is over and done with as both students and coaches begin looking forward to other sports and begin to prepare for the next chapter in Ava High School’s book. GROUND RULES This is the first year the Douglas County Herald has bestowed these accolades to the student-athletes of Ava High…
Read MoreAcademic All-State Honors
Photo courtesy of coach Emily Petty and Leigh Heriford Ava High School volleyball players recently recognized for earning Academic All-State during the 2018-19 season are shown above, l to r. They are Kaylee Downs, Claire Fossett, Olivia Heriford, Lauren Mendel, Haley Herrera, Sydney Snelson, and Makynna Wallace. To attain Academic All-State status players must be…
Read MoreSeason Closed: Lady Bears Basketball
By Jason Hoekema MOUNTAIN VIEW – The Lady Bears had to finish the season out-matched against the number 20 team in the state of Missouri with a Division I college prospect at the helm. At 24-2, and out-right South Central Association champions, the Liberty Lady Eagles had the deck stacked against Ava. “They are a…
Read MoreLasting Impression: Eagles Soar Past Bears After 9-Point Lead in 1Q
By Jason Hoekema They say that first impressions leave a lasting mark, and that rang true for the Lady Bears after Bradleyville tore open the Thursday, Feb. 8, game with a 23-14 first quarter. THE IMPRINT The Bradleyville Lady Eagles started the game off on the wrong foot after Maddie Shipley was called for a…
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