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MP softball tops Wapello

Ashlee De Wit Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

WAPELLO ? The Mt. Pleasant softball team put four runs on the board early and four runs on the board late to claim an 8-6, nonconference win over Wapello on Wednesday night.The Panthers scored three runs in the first frame of their only away game this week, as Sammi Goble tripled to bring in Hattie Liechty and Leslie Taylor ? each of whom had singled earlier in the inning ? and a Sarah Moffett double scored ...

What to watch this weekend

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Friday? New London baseball hosts Central Lee, JV starts at 5:30 p.m.? W-MU baseball @ Louisa-Muscatine, JV starts at 5:30 p.m. Saturday ? Mt. Pleasant baseball @ Williamsburg Tournament.? New London softball @ West Liberty Tournament, 10 a.m.? WACO softball @ Washington Invite, 9 a.m. Next weekMonday? Mt. Pleasant baseball and softball @ Ft. Madison, 5:30 p.m.? New London baseball @ Notre Dame in ...

New London softball out-slugs Cardinal

Michael Leach

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

ELDON ? Cardinal put itself in good position for a win, but visiting New London got the hitting bug just in the nick of time Tuesday.After scoring four runs in the first six innings of the Southeast Iowa Super Conference South softball game, the Tiger batters exploded for a five-run seventh to claim a 9-8 victory in Eldon.?Our bats came together tonight, and it?s contagious. We?ve talked about that,? said New ...

Long named SEC Player of the Year

Ashlee De Wit

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

Mt. Pleasant?s Holly Long received the top honor from Southeast Conference girls? soccer coaches this season, earning the title of SEC Player of the Year.Long, a senior, led the Panthers in goals scored this season with 18 ? including a hat trick in a conference match against Keokuk on April 11.She also had five assists for 41 points on the season, another a team-high.Long was a key component to the Panthers? ...

Vitale receives all-state honors

Ashlee De Wit

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

Mt. Pleasant?s Bo Vitale has earned an all-state honorable mention for his efforts this boys? soccer season.Vitale scored 27 goals on the year, tied for the third-highest total across all classes in the state. He also had 12 assists, giving him a total of 66 points, the fifth-highest total in the state.Vitale helped lead the Panthers to a co-conference championship, and to their first-ever appearance in the ...

What to watch this week

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

Tuesday ? Mt. Pleasant softball hosts doubleheader against Ft. Madison,5:30 p.m.? New London softball @ Cardinal, JV starts @ 5:30 p.m.? New London baseball hosts Cardinal, JV starts at 5:30 p.m.? WACO softball hosts Columbus, varsity starts at 5:30 p.m.,followed by JV.? W-MU softball hosts Wapello, JV starts at 5:30 p.m.? W-MU baseball hosts Wapello, JV starts at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday ? Mt. Pleasant ...

Tigers blank Van Buren

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

NEW LONDON ? The New London softball team pounded out 10 hits for eight runs while Tiger ace Morgan Christner and the defense held Van Buren scoreless through seven innings in a big Southeast Iowa Super Confernce South Division win on Thursday night in New London.The Tigers got on the board with a run in the second inning and went on to score another run in the third, fourth and fifth innings, going up 4-0. They ...

Mt. Pleasant girls? golf awards

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The Mt. Pleasant girls? golf team had its awards banquet, where the participants and letterwinners were recognized.Pictured above is the team with its awards. Front row, from left: Whitney Barton, Emily Cox, Haley Booton and Madison Stearns. Back row, from left: Hailey Spence, Brianne Holtkamp, Courtney Mabeus, Elle Schleisman and Ally Lowe. Not pictured: Kelsey Wolfe.Varsity letters went to Mabeus, Holtkamp, ...

Mt. Pleasant girls? soccer awards

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

The Mt. Pleasant girls? soccer team held their banquet on Tuesday evening.Pictured are the special award winners. From left: Maddy Long (Player to Watch), Megan Myers (Offensive Player of the Year), Nicole Sandoval (Most Improved Player), Holly Long (Most Valuable Player), Madison Pullis (Best Teammate), Kathryn Chabal (Panther Award) and Mila Argueta (Defensive Player of the Year).The team also received their ...

What to watch this weekend

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

Friday? New London softball @ Fairfield Tournament.? New London baseball @ Van Buren in Keosauqua, JV starts at 5:30 p.m.? WACO softball doubleheader @ Van Buren in Keosauqua, 5:30 p.m.? W-MU baseball @ Lone Tree, JV starts @ 5:30 p.m. Saturday? Mt. Pleasant baseball @ Mid-Prairie Tournament, 10:30 a.m.? New London softball @ Fairfield Tournament. Next weekMonday? Mt. Pleasant baseball and softball ...

No. 9 Washington too much for Panthers

Ashlee De Wit

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

WASHINGTON ? Class 4A No. 9 Washington was too much for an exhausted Mt. Pleasant softball team to handle, and the Demons claimed a pair of Southeast Conference wins over the Panthers in Washington on Thursday night, 11-1 and 10-0.Washington batters combined for 32 hits over the two games, both of which ended in the sixth inning by the 10-run rule.?Our pitchers did well, but we?ve had 11 games in the past six ...

USBC Bowling Association announces season awards

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 10:53 pm2557d ago

On May 19, the Mt. Pleasant USBC Bowling Association held its annual spring meeting and announced awards for the season.Four members were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Dave Henessee, Verne Schmitt and William Marley for the men, and Deborah Roederer for the women.The All-Star Team, elected from all leagues based on high average and honor scores was also chosen. Those who received All-Star recognition were ...