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Ava Middle School Basketball Round Up
The Ava Middle School Bears hosted the Cabool Bulldogs on Monday, December 3rd. The Bears dropped the 7th grade contest to the visiting Bulldogs 31-24. Cabool jumped out to a 13-4 first quarter lead and held a 17-9 halftime advantage. The Bears pulled within four points in the fourth quarter but could not complete the…
Read MoreCollege-Bound Bears
ABOVE: Bryce Mings, center and his parents sit for a photograph during a ceremony Thursday, Dec. 6, in Ava. BELOW: Tom Emerich, center, poses for a photograph during a ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 5, in Ava. Ava’s Tom Emerich and Bryce Mings Sign Collegiate Letters of Intent By Jason Hoekema Ava High School’s Bryce…
Read MoreSee Ya’ Seymour!
By Jason Hoekema The Ava High School Lady Bears took to the asphalt against the Seymour Tigers Thursday, Nov. 29. The varsity and junior varsity squads merged for a single game against Seymour’s 9-girl roster, bringing matching 2-0 records since their season debut with wins over Hollister and Conway High. Shy by a few games…
Read MoreLoss, Not Lost
Mansfield Hands Ava Varsity Squad First Loss of Season, Junior Varsity Moves Up, 2-0. By Jason Hoekema The Mansfield High School Lions handed the Ava varsity squad its first loss of the season Friday, Nov. 30. Yet the loss didn’t distract from the special group of players coach Mike Mallow has enjoyed coaching this year. …
Read MoreSPORTS CORRECTION: Ava Girls Basketball v. Conway High
An error was made in a sports report for the Ava girls’ basketball game against Conway High. The article incorrectly credits Devin Rowe with 11 points. Hanna Evans and Lauren Mendel were credited with 11 points according to the unofficial score book kept by the Herald. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Read MoreAva Middle School Basketball Round Up
Bears The Ava Middle School Bears returned to action after the Thanksgiving break with games at Houston on Tuesday, November 27th. Ava’s 7th grade squad defeated the Tigers 30-27. Ava led 11-2 after the first quarter and led 15-6 at halftime. The Houston team rallied in the second half to take a 24-20 lead…
Read MoreOpen Season: Ava Lady Bears Begin Basketball Season with Double “W” on Road Against Hollister High
HOLLISTER – The Ava Lady Bears junior varsity and varsity programs opened the season with a tally in both teams’ win column in Tuesday’s double-header on the road. The Ava varsity squad held the lead through four quarters, Hollister catching up and knotting the match at 26 late in the second. Eventually the Lady Bears…
Read MoreAva Lady Bear Squads Add to Win Column Against Conway
The Ava Lady Bears added another W to the Junior Varsity and Varsity squad win columns Monday Nov. 27, during a contest at home against visiting Conway High School. The Varsity Lady Bears developed a front of offensive players with Claire Fossett leading the pack with 13 points, followed by Araina Evans with 12. Devin…
Read MoreAva v. Gainesville, Lady Bears v. Hollister
ABOVE: Junior varsity player Ethan Donley (5) passes the ball during a game against Gainesville on Tuesday, Nov. 27.
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