When Brooklynn Fischer signed a letter of intent to play softball for Quincy University on Nov. 12, she was thrilled to see Randi Shanks in attendance. “She’s my pitching …

With his senior baseball season starting in three months, Evan Abercrombie has finalized his college plans. The Montgomery County senior signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Missouri …

Montgomery County boys basketball coach Scott Kroeger is glad to have his large senior class back for another year this winter. Logan Hutcheson, Keenan James, Ty Leu, Ethan Rakers and Drake …

Despite losing two of its top scorers to graduation, the Montgomery County girls basketball team is setting its sights on accomplishing something it has never done before -- finish with its fifth …

Year in School: Senior. Parent’s names: April and Daryl McCown and Leslie Perrigo. High school activities: FBLA, Student Council, FFA, NHS, cross country and track and field. Favorite …

After four years, Makayla Beaver will definitely miss being a member of the Montgomery County volleyball team. “These girls have been my family since day one,” the MCHS senior …

Layne Norris had two reasons to celebrate at the Class 1 state meet on Nov. 6 at Gans Creek Course in Columbia. The Wellsville-Middletown senior not only earned his first all-state medal, but he …

A year ago, Dawson McCown didn’t finish in the Class 3 boys state meet at Gans Creek Course in Columbia as he collapsed after the second mile. When the Montgomery County senior returned to …

A year ago, Missouri became the 47th state in the country to adopt the best-of-five format in high school girls volleyball. The Montgomery County Wildcats loved the idea. “What I like …

After his Montgomery County football team lost 26-8 to the Centralia Panthers in a Class 2, District 6 quarterfinal game on Oct. 29, coach John Klekamp had to make a 17-minute end of the season …

Year in School: Senior. Parent’s names: Rick and Lacy Fischer. High school activities: FBLA, Student Council, softball, A+ Tutor, baseball manager. Favorite food: Buffalo …

After playing outside hitter for the last three years, Montgomery County senior Sarah Cluver was switched to a new position this fall – libero. “Coach (Rachel Leu) said that she …

Before the Montgomery County volleyball team got ready to play its Pink Out match against the Centralia Panthers on Oct. 5 at the Ballew & Snell Court, Kelly Flake got a huge surprise while …

With her older sister out for the season due to an injury, Montgomery County sophomore Maddy Queathem did something she hasn’t done since middle school – play catcher. Queathem was …

The Montgomery County girls cross country team got a pair of new runners when it competed at the North Callaway Invitational on Oct. 3. They were sophomores Olivia Shaw and Claire Cobb, who also …

As the Montgomery County football season comes down to its final weeks, Evan Abercrombie is setting his sights on breaking the school record for the longest field goal. The Montgomery County …

Logan Hutcheson made sure the Montgomery County Wildcats weren’t going to get another loss when they traveled to Wright City on Sept. 24. The MCHS senior helped his team snap a two-game …

Brooklynn Fischer’s first victory over the Wright City Wildcats on Sept. 9 was one she will never forget. The Montgomery County senior not only reached the 500-strikeout mark for her high …

The Montgomery County volleyball team received some good news on Sept. 1. The Wildcats were selected to host a Class 3, District 7 tournament later in October at Ballew & Snell Court, making …

Year in School: Junior. Parent’s names: Ted and Julie Fischer. High school activities: FBLA, Student Council, volleyball and basketball. Favorite food: Sloppy joe. Favorite music: …

A year ago, Malia Rodgers and Lyric Ford were the 1-2 punch of the Montgomery County girls cross country team, earning a total of 16 medals and receiving all-state honors. In the season-opening …

From the opening play, the Bowling Green Bobcats were too much to handle for the Montgomery County Wildcats. The Bobcats handed the Wildcats their first loss of the season after winning 51-7 in …

Montgomery County junior quarterback Adam Czerniewski got a surprise visitor in his season-opening road game against Hermann on Aug. 27. It was his brother, Eric, who was a football standout at …

Even the hot weather didn’t cool off Aliviah Fischer’s bat at the New Haven Softball Classic on Aug. 28. The Montgomery County freshman was an offensive machine for the Wildcats in …