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Michael Hudson led the Tigers last week at the Carthage Cross Country meet, finishing in 20:36.70.

Cross Country Competes In Carthage

Last Thursday, the Tigers and Lady Tigers competed in the Carthage Cross Country meet at the Carthage Golf Course. The Lady Tigers finished in 7th place and the Tigers finished 16th. Both teams competed against large high schools, including schools from Springfield and Northwest Arkansas.
Izabella Graves keeps the ball alive as Sophia Yokley looks on against Fair Grove last week. The Lady Tigers fell, 3-0, to the visiting Eagles.

Lady Tigers Volleyball Grab First Victory

Last Thursday, the Lady Tigers volleyball team nabbed their first victory of the young season, defeating Greenfield in 5 sets. The Lady Tigers had struggled out of the gate and the victory was welcome after a difficult start to the season.
Easton Hubbard hands the football off to Jack Rickman as Logan Reser leads the way last Friday against Ash Grove. The Tigers picked up the win, 18-0.

Tigers Stun 9th Ranked Ash Grove On The Road

Last Friday, the Stockton Tigers hit the road to take on their conference foe Ash Grove Pirates who entered the game with a 2-0 record and a #9 Class 1 ranking. At the end of the evening, the Tigers had thrashed the hosts, winning 18-0 in a game that didn’t seem that close.
Spectators can expect to see a variety of sailboats on Stockton Lake this weekend as the 50th annual Governor's Cup Regatta takes place.

50th annual Governor's Cup Regatta takes place this weekend

The 50th annual Governor's Cup Regatta, the largest sailing event in the region, will be held on Stockton Lake September 13-15, according to Rear Commodore of the Stockton Yacht Club Barry Nelson of Kansas City. Events begin at 3:30 p.m. Friday and close at 5:50 p.m. Sunday.

Stockton residences who want to voice displeasure with Liberty utility are asked to do it now

The Stockton board of alderman met Monday night at city hall to discuss several issues, including a critical and often discussed hornets' nest with the city's contract with Liberty Utilities. Liberty Utilities has allegedly been unresponsive to citizens and has failed to address repeated city complaints.

Stockton American Legion Sponsors Blood Drive on September 9

Stockton's American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a blood drive this coming Monday, September 9, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the lower level of the Stockton community building. Donors should bring a photo ID and provide information regarding their complete health history.
Sports

Tigers Nab Big Win At Central

Landon Sexton checks with the official to ensure he is correctly positioned before the Tigers run an offensive play last week at Springfield Central. The Tigers extended their win streak to four with the victory
Last Friday, the Tigers traveled to Springfield to take on the Springfield Central Bulldogs. Despite being a Class 5 school, the Bulldogs have struggled on the gridiron in recent years. As Central celebrated their 100th homecoming, the Tigers hoped to keep their win streak alive. Stockton started slow with penalties hampering the offense, but the defense played well throughout the night, holding the Bulldogs to a single score. After halftime, the Tigers found their momentum and pulled away to a lopsided victory, 34-7.

Girls Golf Sets New Team Record

The Stockton Lady Tigers Golf Team was all smiles after setting a new team record score and finishing 3rd at the Nevada Lady Tiger Invitational last week. From left: Vanessa Nail, Tayelynn Meek, Carli Burchett, Kendra Bishop, Taylor Handzo, and Vivianna Lopez
Last week, the Stockton Lady Tigers competed in two meets at Strafford and Nevada. The big news for the week occurred on Wednesday when the Lady Tigers set a new team record of 410 at the Nevada Lady Tiger Invitational Golf Meet, besting the previous record of 412 set by the Lady Tigers in September 2020. The 410 was good enough for a tie for third place.

Lady Tigers Split Conference Matches

Shia Roberts awaits a serve in volleyball action last week at Stockton. The Lady Tigers split with Skyline and Marionville, defeating Skyline 3-2 before falling to Marionville on Thursday
Last Tuesday, the Lady Tigers welcomed Skyline to town for the first of two conference matchups for the week. The Lady Tigers have continued to play hard, despite limited success on the court. Skyline entered the match with a 9-6-1 record and the Lady Tigers were hopeful they could upset their conference foes.
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You must have been a beautiful baby!

Winners in the Stockton Black Walnut Festival baby contest are:

BBB Tips

This National Preparedness Month, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) has tips for preparing yourself for a storm or natural disaster and what to do if fly-by-night contractors come knocking. 

Troublesome pasture plant - woody sprouts

Woody sprouts, such as Honey Locust, Hedge, and Persimmon, are the most difficult to control. Their root systems are very strong and hardy. Often found in abandoned fields, poorly managed pastures, hay meadows, and newly opened timber ground these plants can greatly reduce the grazing potential and hay quality on our farms. When targeting these along with Oaks, Hickories, Cedars, and all other woody plants, we need to think about what our outcome needs to be.

Deaths

Michael Scott Trimble

Obituaries

Michael Scott Trimble 55 passed away near Filley, MO on September 23, 2024. He was born on April 22, 1969, in Iowa. Services are pending.
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