Lady Eagles Win LCC Slugfest at Westran
By David Sharp Knox County and Westran put on an offensive show in the early innings of their September 24, 2020 Lewis and Clark Conference varsity softball game at Kelly O’D Neal Field at Westran. The first four Knox County batters reached Hornet starter Ireland Chapman for base hits and scored. Ireland Chapman…
Read MoreSalisbury Blanks Lady Eagles
By David Sharp Salisbury (16-4) played a solid defensive game in October 2, 2020 Lewis and Clark Conference softball at Knox County. The defending Class 1 state champion Panthers opened up a four run game with a seven run sixth inning for an 11-0 win. Jaden Howard cashed in a first inning Knox…
Read MoreHarrisburg Downs Eagles at Bulldog Homecoming
By David Sharp Harrisburg senior Wyatt Robinson rushed 34 times for 289 unofficial yards and scored five Bulldog touchdowns during Week 5 varsity football play at Harrisburg. The Bulldogs (3-2, 3-1) scored 28 second quarter points on the way to a 42-8 victory over Knox County. The Bulldogs won the line of scrimmage…
Read MoreKnox County Wins Football Match with Salisbury
By David Sharp Knox County’s defense shone as brightly as the full moon that hovered over Ella Campbell Field during October 2, 2020 varsity football play. The Eagles held an explosive Salisbury Panther offense to 49 yards rushing and 189 total yards from scrimmage in a 40-12 win. Senior Conner Hayes passed for…
Read MoreBrashear Wins Conference Baseball Game With Atlanta
The lower portion of the Brashear lineup came through in September 22, 2020 conference softball play with Atlanta. Four Tigers had two hits each in a 12-0 Brashear win in five innings. Garrett Housman went the five inning distance on the mound, striking out six Hornet batters on two hits with three walks. Atlanta…
Read MoreMarceline Takes Conference Football Contest From Eagles
By David Sharp Marceline (2-1, 2-0) played very good defense, holding winless Knox County to a single score in weather delayed Saturday, September 12, 2020 varsity football play at Ella Campbell field. Marceline finished the game with an unofficial 27-5 advantage in first downs and a 43-8 win. The Eagles (0-3, 0-2) had…
Read MoreKnox Co. R-I Having Preliminary Discussions For 8 Man Football
According to Knox County football coach Bruce Vannoy, Knox County will enter the 2020 season as the fourth smallest 11 man football school in Missouri. The Eagles have competed in Class 1, the smallest 11 man football enrollment classification for at least ten years and no doubt more.
Read MoreKnox County Football Kicks Off 2020 Campaign
Knox County began their varsity football practice schedule on Monday, August 10, 2020 along with other Missouri State High School Activities Association Fall Sports teams. The Eagles participated in a different type of offseason workouts than in past seasons. This was due to restrictions placed in response to the threat posed by the Covid-19 virus.…
Read MoreLady Eagles Prepare to Open Softball Season
Fans and patrons should be aware that Knox County has adopted a rule that if the district is not having school, their athletic teams cannot play. MSHSAA guidelines stemming from the Covid-19 response allow districts to play if holding virtual classes. Those same guidelines also allow individual school districts to make their own choices about playing with in person instruction or having virtual learning.
Read MoreKC Eagles Advance To North Shelby Championship Game With Win Over Top Seeds
Fourth seeded Knox County was able to hold top seed LaPlata under 40 points in their January 25, 2020 North Shelby Tournament championship semifinal match. The Eagles advanced to the boys championship game with a 44-35 win. The teams were even at seven points each after the first quarter. Knox County went on a 13-6…
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