The Lady Tigers won both games.
Waynesville vs Springfield Hillcrest - Girls Basketball
The Lady Tigers won both games.
The Lady Tigers won both games.
Men and Womens Basketball face off agaisnt the Stars from IL.
2020 Athlete Profile
Clayton Gregory
Clayton is a freshman at Richland. He was a member of the Bears soccer team and served at the manager for both basketball teams. He is also part of the high school Academic team.
"Well, for Academics, that would be winning 3rd place in the Morrisville History Bowl, and as a manager the girls defeating Licking for the Conference title." Clayton said was his best moments competing.
He plans on continuing his soccer career and being part of the basketball programs in a supporting role.
He was a member of the 2020 Girls Frisco League Basketball Championship team.
"Well, Coach Ward, I’ve known her for awhile now because I always helped at the Laquey Basketball Games, and she was always there. Now, for Richland I can talk to her about anything and she is always there. I can even get homework help from her, not to mention the fun gym classes with her. " He said how coach Ward had helped him over time.
He added this for advice he has, "You guys only get 4 years if high school, make it fun and memorable."
She is a Volleyball, Basketball, and Track Athlete. She is a Middle player in volleyball, center in basketball, and thrower in track.
She is also a member of FCCLA, the NHS secretary, Science Club secretary, and class president. this is her second year TCMH youth ambassador, part of the youth group at Rock Springs Baptist Church.
She has been part of the Missouri State Championships multiple times. Moncrief was part of the 4th place basketball team in 2019 and the state runner up in 2020. She also placed 4th in the Shot Put at the state track championships. She was also part of the final 4 volleyball team this last season.
"Being able to go to go to state in all three of my sports." Moncrief said about her best memories at Licking.
She plans on becoming a nurse after college.
Career Accomplishments:
Volleyball:
1st Team All District
3rd Place in State
Basketball:
Mansfield All Tournament Team
4th Place in State in 2019
2nd Place in State in 2020
District Champs all 4 years.
Track:
State Qualifier three years in a row
4th in state in 2019
"All of my coaches have left a mark on me and have helped me understand and value hard work and have showed me what I would have to do to get where I want to be in my life." She said about the help coaches have given her.
She closed with this advice,"Enjoy the memories and the time spent with your teammates, they are your second family."
2020 Athlete Profile
Hunter O'Neal - Senior - Waynesville High School
Hunter has been part of the Tigers Baseball and Basketball programs since middle school. He plays 1st Base and various post positions on the basketball court.
"Competing and being around my teammates and Coaches." O'Neal said what his best memories were made.
Next year he plans on continuing his baseball career at Mineral Area College in Park Hills Missouri.
O'Neal has been 1st Team All District and Ozark Conference in baseball over the last few years.
He said this about what has encouraged him over the years, "My parents have always supported, coached and encouraged me."
O'Neal also is part of A+, HVAC, travel baseball, travel basketball and volunteered at Special Olympics.
He replied with this about his advice to someone, "Play hard and never give up on your dreams."
O'Neal also added this, "Let’s play baseball and get back to school."
Issue 93
I-44 Sports Reports
This issue features multiple champions and a basketball wrap up.
This includes a basketball update for Pulaski County and Frisco League Schools.
The Tigers faced the Gladiators in the final game of the season. They picked up a 35-12 win over the Gladiators. They closed the season out as the Regular Season Champion.
The Tigers and Gladiators were tied at 6 points each after the first period. Black led the Tigers with 4 points. The Gladiators were led by #3 with 3 points. Tremell scored his first points of the season with a 2 point baskets in the period.
The Tigers outscored the Gladiators 11-0 in the second period to give them a 17-6 lead at the half.
"I am proud of their second quarter in the first half. We have come out and done better each after tough first period. Several players stepped up including Tremell in a big way. He hit a key shot." Head Tigers Coach Allen Hilliard said about the first half.
The Tigers were led by Schwass with 7 points in the first half. #3 led the Gladiators with his 3 points.
The Gladiators outscored the Tigers 6-4 in the third period of the game. #18 had 4 points in the period for the Gladiators while both Tibbs and Smith scored for the Tigers. The Tigers still led 21-12 going into the final quarter.
The Tigers closed the game out with a 14-0 shutout. This was the second game in a row where the Tigers shutout their opponents in the fourth quarter.
The Tigers were led in the fourth by Schwass with his 9 points. Fielder, Murphy, and Tremell also scored in the quarter.
The Tigers improved to 7-0 on the season with the 35-12 win. They will play the 1-5 Gladiators or 1-5 Blue Devils on Saturday the 22nd at the Waynesville Middle School.
"I am proud of the team. They had a great game overall. They worked together as a team this game." Hilliard said. He added, "I am looking ahead to the 22nd when we play out first playoff game. We will have a chance to finish the season strong. All the credit goes to the kids."
Schwass 16 Pts 3 Reb 2 Stl 2 Ast; Black 8 pts 2 Reb 2 Stl; Murphy 6 Points 2 Reb 1 Ast; Tremell 3 Pts 1 Reb 2 Stl; Fielder 2 Pts 2 Ast; Tibbs 2 Pts 2 Stl; Smith 2 Pts 5 Reb 1 Stl; Bednarik 1 Reb; Johnson 1 Reb 2 Stl; Dechard 3 Stl.
Issue 91
I44 Sports Report
This issue include basketball from all the area schools.
This issue includes Basketball stories from Waynesville, Crocker, Dixon, Rolla, Missouri State, and Youth Tigers. It also includes a Kansas City Chiefs Story.
There is also much more.
This Issue features area basketball teams as well as other information.
Issue 86
I-44 Sports Report
This issue features from the Rolla Holiday tournament. It also features an update from the Gateway Blue Jackets and a new couch to 5K program in Pulaski County.
Issue 59
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This Issue Features Photos from Rolla and Waynesville. It also features stories from Dixon and Richland.
There are links to Richland game videos and Rolla/Waynesville Photo Gallaries.
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The Rolla Lady Bulldogs took home first place in the St James JV Girls Tournament.
Rolla led 28-9 at halftime. The Lady Tigers came back in the second half and cut the lead to just 6 points with under 2 minutes in the game.
Rolla hung on to pick up a 49-39 win to bring home the Championship
The Fatima Lady Comets overcame a 14-17 halftime deficit to win the 3rd place game 39-26.
Sullivan won a close 28-26 game to win the consultation game of the tournament.
Game Photos:
St Clair vs Sullivan
https://allenhilliardsports.com/currentgamephotos#/st-clair-vs-sullivan-st-james-jv-tournament/
Fatima vs Salem
https://allenhilliardsports.com/currentgamephotos#/fatima-vs-salem-st-james-jv-tournament/
Rolla vs St James
https://allenhilliardsports.com/currentgamephotos#/rolla-vs-st-james-st-james-jv-tournament/
The youth Tigers were able to overcome a very early deficit and slow quarter on Saturday over the Gladiators. They picked up a 31-10 win in the contest.
The Tigers had a narrow 5-2 lead after the 1st quarter in the game.
Schwass led the Tigers with 4 points in the quarter, while Tibbs added 1 free throw to the lead. The Gladiators were led by #23 with here opening game basket.
The Tigers were 2 for 9 from the field in the period and out rebounded the Gladiators 7-1. The Gladiators were 1 for 2 from the field in the 1st.
The Tigers increased their lead after they out scored the Gladiators 7-3.
Schwass was the Tigers sole scoring in the period with his 7 points.
The Tigers were 3 for 3 from the field in the period, while the Gladiators were 0 for 1 from the field and 3 for 4 from the FT line.
#23 added 2 more points for the Gladiators. #2 added a free throw in the period. That gave the Tigers a small 12-5 lead at halftime.
The Tigers were 5 for 12 in the first half, while the Gladiators were 1 for 3.
The Tigers were led in scoring by Schwass with his 11 pts in the frist half. Tibbs added 1. The Gladiators were led by 23 with 4 pts and 2 with his ft.
As a team the Tigers shot 5 for 12 in the first half. The Gladiators were 2 for 3 in the game.
The Tigers out rebounded their opponent 10-5 in the first half.
The Tigers opened up the 3rd quarter with a strong defense. They out scored the Gladiators 8-2 in the period. They led 20-7 going into the final period of the game.
The Tigers were led in scoring by Black with 4 pts. Tibbs added another basket in the quarter. The Gladiators were led by #18 who scored their only basket at time ran out in the game.
The host Tigers out ran the Gladiators 11-3 in the final period of the game.
Fielder, Murphy, Johnson, and Dechard all scored in the final period of the game. The Gladiators points were scored by #18 and #2.
They won the game 31-10 and are 2-0 on the season, with a 1-0 playoff record. The next game for the Tigers is on January 11th against the 0-1 Blue Devils. The Tigers will face the Bulls on the 18th.
The Exel moved to 1-1 on Saturday after the defeated the (then) undefeated Bulls in a close 19-18 game.
Box Score
12/14/19
Gladiators 2 3 2 3 10
Tigers 5 7 8 11 31
Tigers Stats:
Schwasss: 13 Pts, 7 Stl, 4 Reb, 4 Fld
Black: 8 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Stl
Tibbs: 3 Pts, 4 Stl, 3 Asst, 2 Reb, 3 Fld
Fielder: 2 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Asst, 1 Stl, 3 Fld
Johnson: 3 Pts, 2 Reb, 1 Fld
Murphy: 2 Pts, 3 Reb
Bednarik: 2 Reb, 1 Asst
Smith: 2 Reb, 1 Stl
Deckard: 1 Reb, 1 Stl
Tremmel: 1 Stl
Tigers (Team):
14/30 47% FG, 3/10 30% FT, 31 Pts, 21 Reb, 4 Asst, 18 Stl, 10 Fld, 12 Turn
Gladiators (Team):
3/17 18% FG, 4/7 57% FT, 10 Pts, 15 Reb, 3 Stl, 5 Fld, 2 Blk, 25 Turn
The Dixon Lady Bulldogs defeated the State Ranked Lad Wolves at home on Thursday 66-64. The Lady Bulldogs only had 5 girls for the game.
Dixon led 17-12 after the first period. The Lady Bulldogs led 33-30 going into halftime. Dixon increased their lead to 55-47. The Lady Bulldogs held off a late game run from Newburg to win the contest 66-64.
https://allenhilliardsports.com/currentgamephotos#/dixon-vs-newburg-girls/
Issue 83
I-44 Sports Reports
This issue included the Frisco League Tournament, Youth Tigers Story, and a Waynesville Band Student selected to All State.
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The St James Tigers defeated the Rolla Bulldogs on Tuesday night.
St James took a 14-7 lead after the first quarter of the game. The Tigers out scored the Bulldogs 23-18 in a high scoring second period.
The Tigers led 37-25 going into the first half.
St James edged out Rolla 22-17 in the 3rd quarter to give them a 59-41 lead. After another 22-14 quarter the Tigers defeated 81-56.
This is the second win against an Ozark Conference schools, as The Tigers defeated the Waynesville Tigers in a close game at the Sullivan Tournament.
https://allenhilliardsports.com/rolla-vs-st-james-basketball/