Sports
The Bears Take the Field
Lined up against the Diamond High School Wildcats, Ava prepares to snap the ball Friday evening during the jamboree held at Springfield Catholic High School.
Read MoreFootball Bears Lose Tough First Game On The Road At Buffalo 20-16
By Chance Dry There were high hopes from the fans of Ava Bears football Friday night, as they faced the Buffalo Bison, in the season opener. “You have got to watch that quarterback, he is one of the fastest kids in the state” was the talk from Bears fans, in attendance. With a big line…
Read MoreStillings at Cross Country Meet
Senior Emily Stillings running in the cross country meet last Thursday at Willow Springs.
Read More7th/8th Grade Football Bears Take on Cabool Bulldogs
The Ava Middle School Bears opened their 2018 season by hosting the Cabool Bulldogs on Thursday, September 6th. The visiting Bulldogs won the 7th grade game 18-2. Ava’s lone score of the night came when a host of Bears tackled a Cabool running back in the end zone, for a safety, early in the fourth…
Read MoreCross Country Team Competes in Willow Springs Bringing Home 2 Medals
The Cross Country team ran at the Steve Waggoner Invitational in Willow Springs September 6th. They took 17 runners to the event. The Varsity ran a 5K (3.1 mile) race and the Junior Varsity and Junior High ran a 1.5 mile race. The top 15 finishers in each race received a medal and we had…
Read MoreWith New Coaches, Volleyball Team Looks To Build on Strong Start
Ava faces off against the Lady Irish from Springfield Catholic. Ava would go on to defeat the Irish in the second game of year. The Ava Lady Bears volleyball team started the 2018 season with a new head coach and assistant coach. Emily Petty began her first year as head volleyball coach for the Lady…
Read MoreLady Bears Drop 1 On The Road; Pick Up 2 Wins At Home This Week
Miquia Heinlein applies a tag on the runner, for a second time, after dropping the ball on the initial tag. The runner was called out by the home plate umpire, holding Norwood scoreless in the 1st inning Monday in Ava. With Gracie Heinlein pitching all three games this past week, the Lady Bears travelled…
Read MoreBears Come Alive in Second Half, Roll Over Mtn. Grove 28-12
Player X breaks a tackles as he rushes for a gain early in game Friday night against the Mtn. Grove Panthers By Chance Dry An evening that very well could have been a soaker, turned into a beautiful night for Ava Bear football. SCA conference play started this week for the Ava Bears…
Read MoreAva Bears Cheerleaders Rally Crowd
The cheerleaders work to fire up the crowd during the pregame countdown to the Ava Bears games against the Mnt. Grove Panthers Friday night at Silvey Field.
Read MoreTwo Medal at Cross Country Meet In Strafford
The Ava Cross County team ran in the Strafford Invitational Saturday morning, Sept. 1st, at Fellows Lake. Ava had 6 boys and 5 girls run in their respective varsity races. The top 20 finishers in each 5K (3.1 mile) race earned a medal. The places and times are as follows: Varsity Boys Bryce Mings —…
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