Cole Camp senior Tyler Howard celebrates the team’s victory and his second place finish at the Stover Invitational with the first place plaque and his second place medal. Howard set a school record with a score of 71.

Photo courtesy of Marilyn Howard

Cole Camp golf sets school records

The Cole Camp boys golf team set two school records during their victory Thursday at the Stover Invitational.

Contreras signs with SFCC cross country

First impressions are important for Smith-Cotton senior Jorge Contreras.

Smith-Cotton senior Kendall Jackson kicks the ball on a corner kick during the Tigers’ game against Warrensburg on April 9.

File photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Smith-Cotton check in: Tigers golf places fifth at CMAC Championship

The Smith-Cotton boys golf team placed fifth at the Central Missouri Activities Conference Golf Championship Wednesday.

Smithton senior Gabriel Aitken leads the pack during the 3200m run at the Kaysinger Conference Track and Field Meet in Smithton Wednesday. Aitken took first in the 3200m run as well as the 800m and 1600m runs.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Smithton boys place first, Cole Camp girls repeat as Kaysinger champs

After being the runner-ups last season, the Smithton boys track and field team captured the Kaysinger Conference title Wednesday.

Burlingame to play soccer at Central Methodist University

Hailey Burlingame’s lifelong soccer career will continue at the next level.

Sophomore Grace VanDenburgh pitches the ball during the State Fair Community College softball team’s game against St. Charles Community College on Friday at Centennial Park.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Lady Roadrunners eyeing second-ever winning season

The State Fair Community College softball team has a chance to have a winning season for just the second time in program history.

Strong pitching leads Gremlins, Cardinals to championship game

Sacred Heart and Tipton will square off for the right to be crowned Kaysinger Conference champions Thursday night.

The Harbert Collegiate Golf Center is a 2,100 square foot facility that will serve as the home of Mules and Jennies golf. The space includes lounges for each team, coach offices and a common area among other amenities.

Central Missouri dedicates Harbert Collegiate Golf Center

WARRENSBURG — A project built on relationships, the University of Central Missouri held a ceremony celebrating the completion of the Harbert Collegiate Golf Center on Saturday, April 20.

Tipton freshman Eli Higgins pitches the ball during the Kaysinger Conference Baseball Tournament game between Tipton and Otterville Saturday in Cole Camp. Higgins pitched a complete game and struck out nine.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Tournament Update: Cole Camp upsets Windsor, Tipton advances

Colton Dieckman found himself in a dicey situation Saturday.

Senior Jordan Baldwin loads up to smack the ball during the Smith-Cotton Invitational Tennis Tournament Friday.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Tigers tennis hosts S-C Invitational, places seventh

The Smith-Cotton boys tennis team placed seventh at the Smith-Cotton Invitational Tournament Friday at Liberty Park.

Sacred Heart senior Carter Rice pitches the ball during the game against Versailles on March 18.

File photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Kaysinger baseball tournament begins Saturday

The Northwest baseball team is looking to three-peat as Kaysinger Conference champions.

MMA fighter Gauge Young punches his opponent against the wall as the referee watches closely during the Fighting Alliance Championship 22 on Dec. 1 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.

Photo by Chuck Williams Photography | Photo courtesy of Ed Kapp

Sedalia’s Own: Gauge Young fighting his way to the UFC

When he took up kickboxing in high school, Sedalia-raised Gauge Young didn’t think it would lead him to a career in MMA.

Cole Camp senior Reid Harrison sprints around the curve at the Warsaw Invitational track and field meet on April 4. Harrison placed first in the 100m, 200m and 400m runs at the Versailles Invitational meet Monday.

File photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Area Roundup: Northwest softball, Windsor baseball continue dominance

In a rematch of the Kaysinger Conference Softball Tournament championship game, Northwest senior Valerie Meyer held Lincoln to one hit in the Mustangs’ 16-1 win Tuesday.

Morgan Renfrow keeps a close eye on the action during a Smith-Cotton girls wrestling match against Camdenton in November. Renfrow has been named head coach of the S-C girls wrestling program.

Photo courtesy of Sedalia School District 200

Smith-Cotton makes pair of coaching moves

The Smith-Cotton boys basketball team and girls wrestling team will have new head coaches next season.

Former Roadrunner to continue basketball career at Valparaiso University

Devon Ellis has been away from home for too long.

Northwest senior Valerie Meyer pitches the ball in the Kaysinger Conference Softball Tournament championship game against Lincoln Saturday in Lincoln. Meyer pitched seven innings and struck out nine batters while not allowing a walk.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Northwest claims back-to-back conference titles

The Northwest softball team’s revenge tour made a stop at the Kaysinger Conference Softball Tournament Friday and Saturday, and the Mustangs weren’t going to let anybody stand in their way of grabbing their second straight conference championship.

Cole Camp sophomore Kate Harrison awaits the pitch during the Kaysinger Conference Tournament game against No. 5 Windsor in Cole Camp Friday night. Harrison had two hits and two RBIs against the Greyhounds.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Tournament Update: Tipton, Cole Camp advance with big wins

The Tipton softball team provided the first upset of the Kaysinger Conference Softball Tournament in Cole Camp Friday night.

Myra Claas announced to the State Fair Community College women’s basketball team her plans to transfer to Mission University.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

State Fair’s Claas transfers to Mission University

Myra Claas has won everywhere she has gone.

S-C soccer trio signs with State Fair

Three Smith-Cotton boys soccer players will continue their athletic careers at State Fair Community College.

A magazine, CMS track programs, and other stat pages lie on a desk on Monday, April 8. As of today, 14 states have been represented at CMS, along with drivers from Canada, equalling close to 300 annual drivers.

Photo by Zach Bott | Warrensburg Star-Journal

Central Missouri Speedway owners celebrate 30th year of operations

WARRENSBURG — Owners Earl and Susan Walls are set to begin their 30th year of owning and operating the Central Missouri Speedway with their first races of the season on April 20.