2024 Week 7 Missouri State High School Football Preview

Week 7 of the Missouri State High School Football season will happen this Friday evening. 

If your looking to watch some local high school football action in the area this Friday you can check out the games below:

Photo courtesy of the Adrian News Leader

October 11th:

Appleton City (5-1) at Liberal (1-5)

California (1-5) at Adrian (5-1)

Cole Camp (0-6) at Midway (3-3)

Diamond (1-4) at Stockton (5-1)

Grain Valley (4-2) at Belton (2-4)

Greenfield (3-2) at Drexel (3-3) 

Harrisonville (3-3) at Clinton (1-5)

Jasper (1-5) at Archie (6-0)

Nevada (5-1) at Cassville (2-4)

Pleasant Hill (4-2) at Odessa (4-2)

Ray-Pec (0-5) at Lee's Summit (5-1)

Rich Hill (2-4) at Osceola (1-5)

Sherwood (3-3) at El Dorado Springs (3-3)

Warsaw (6-0) at Butler (3-3)

2024 Appleton City Homecoming Royalty Crowned

The Appleton City Bulldogs Homecoming Ends with a 62-20 Victory over the Osceola Indians last night. The bulldogs are now 5-1 on the season and they will hit the road Friday October 11th as they travel to play the Liberal Bulldogs. 

Homecoming royalty is as followed: Queen Junior Cami Brownsberger King Senior Jacob Dines Princess Senior Reegan Koshko Prince Junior David Conner Sophomore candidates: Adelyn Hawkins & Weston Farmer Freshman candidates: Adelyn Knipp & Stanton Dalbac

Last Years Royalty Queen Haily Oehring & Princess Peyton Long Maddox Koshko & Marin Evans

Obituary - John Wilson Barker

John Wilson Barker, age 56, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on a day yet to be determined.

John was born in Starkville, Mississippi on December 4, 1967, to Marvin Barker and Alice (Robbins) Barker. John graduated high school and continued his education receiving a Master’s degree. He was joined in marriage to his wife Heather on April 15, 2000. In life, John was a man of Christian faith and loved his sports, especially baseball, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals, and 80s hair bands.

John is survived by his loving wife of over 24 years, Heather Barker; loving son, Nathan Barker; his parents; sister, Amy Jo Carpenter; nephew, Jonathan Carpenter; and his dog, Chase.

John will be remembered for his many quips including "Let 'er rip, tater chip!" "Dagnabbit!" and if you dropped something "Just put that anywhere."

While he could be simultaneously crotchety and charming, he was a devoted husband and father and would do anything for his family and friends. He will be truly missed.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

19th Annual Rockville Fire Department Fundraiser

 

Miami 2024 Homecoming Royalty Crowned!

Miami 2024 Homecoming Royalty Crowned!!! Congratulations to Queen Shelby Fairbairn and Princess Milee Hragyil

Sophomore candidate Myra Pitts, Freshman Candidate Audrey Clayton, 2023 Queen Abby Downs, Candidate Escort Dylon Lofink, 2024 Queen Shelby Fairbairn, 2024 Princess Milee Hragyil, Senior Candidate Brennah Filtingberger, Crownbearers Clinton Skaggs and Gracelen Powell

Obituary - Jerry Lynn Waddell

Jerry Lynn Waddell, age 69, of Mapleton, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 29, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1955, in Iola, Kansas, the son of George Shaw Waddell and Leota Mae Adams Waddell. 

Jerry grew up in Kincaid, attending Kincaid Grade School for 1st through 8th grade and graduating from Crest High School in Colony, Kansas, in 1973. His passion for mechanics led him to further his education at Salina Technical School, where he completed a two-year program in Auto and Diesel Mechanics. 

Jerry’s career spanned decades in the automotive and diesel repair industry. He worked for several diesel mechanic companies and later realized his dream of owning and operating his own mechanic shops. His expertise and dedication made him a trusted figure in his community and among those who worked with him. Outside of work, Jerry enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. 

He loved spending time outdoors and often with a cold beer in hand, enjoying the company of friends and family. In keeping with his wishes, Jerry will not have a formal funeral service. Instead, he requested that his ashes be spread on the family farm—a place that held deep meaning for him, surrounded by the land and memories he cherished. He as well wished to have remaining ashes buried along side of his brothers in Kincaid Cemetery. 

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Mae Lynn DuPree, her husband, Jeffrey DuPree, and his grandson, Daray Khendreck Smith. He also leaves behind his sister, Kathy Waddell of Walnut, Kansas, and his brother, David Waddell of Ottawa, Kansas. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Walt, Larry, Dale, Danny, and Terry Waddell. His family takes comfort in knowing Jerry’s spirit will remain in the fields and the sky of the farm he loved so dearly.

Archie blows by Drexel to remain undefeated

The #1 ranked team in Missouri 8-Man Football and defending state champions the Archie Whirlwinds remained undefeated after a 57-6 homecoming victory over the Drexel Bobcats.

Archie led this contest 28-0 at half and cruised past their old Cass County rival with no issues. Archie is now 6-0 on the season and will host the Jasper Eagles (1-5) on Friday October 11th at 7pm.

We would like to congratulate Gage Steinkamp & Morgan Mattingley were crowned King and Queen!

Archie gets win on homecoming against Drexel

The Whirlwinds defeated the Bobcats tonight for the Homecoming game!Gage Steinkamp & Morgan Mattingley were crowned King and Queen!

The Archie Homecoming Court: Allie Dawson & Shane Heider, Mollie & Christian Andrews, Morgan Mattingley & Kolten Groblebe, Jackie Plisowski & Gage Steinkamp.

Our Lady Whirlwinds will play in the Archie Volleyball Tournament tomorrow starting at 8:00 a.m. Good Luck! #ArchieStrong