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Strong 4th Quarter Gives Panthers GRC Victory

The Polo Panthers and the South Harrison Bulldogs battled for three quarters, then the Panthers caught fire in the 4th to claim a Grand River Conference basketball victory. The Bulldogs led 20-16 after the first quarter, 32-27 at the half and 46-44 heading into the 4th when the Panthers scored 26...

The following made academic state (left to right): Jenna Johnson, Junior; Adrianna Staus, Senior; Jenni Farmer, Junior; Billie Thompson, Junior; and Averie Heil, Junior. (photo by Ashley Arth)

Polo Academic All-State Softball

The Polo Softball team again made the Academic All-State Team as a team for the 7th year in a row. Way to go Lady Panthers!

Seniors Logan O'Dell and Mallory Hughson were crowned King and Queen and freshman Lydia Moon and sophomore Gunner Ryles were crowned Prince and Princess at the annual courtwarming held Friday, Feb. 5 during half time of the boy's game against Polo.

Braymer defeats rival Polo

Braymer hosted rival Polo on Friday night. The gym was a sea of red and black. The Bobcats had just played the Panthers in tournament action at Hamilton last week. Braymer came out on fire on the offensive end and went up by 11 in the first quarter fueled by O'Dell with 10 points. O'Dell and R....

Hornets sting East Buchanan in Semi-final game

The Penney High Hornet defense swarmed the Trenton Bulldogs, taking a commanding 56-31 lead into the 4th quarter on their way to a semi-final victory in the 22nd Hamilton Invitational Basketball Tournament, punching their ticket to the Championship game on Saturday against KCI rival East Buchanan....

Pictured are Jordan Miller, Madison Mallory and Logan O'Dell

Named to the Bill Burns All-Tournament Team

Three Braymer Bobcats were named to the Bill Burns All-Tournament Team at the Lathrop Tournament.

Hornets take out Panthers

The Penney High Hornets played the Caldwell County rival Polo Panthers in the first round of the Hamilton Tournament last week. The Hornets out scored the Panthers 20-12 in the first quarter, 21-15 in the second, and blew the game wide open in the third by scoring 34 points to Polo's 8 on their way...

Polo vs. Braymer Boys

Grand River Conference foes from Caldwell County faced off in the Consolation semi-finals of the Hamilton Basketball Tournament on Wednesday night, and the Bobcats got the best of the Panthers 52-34. The game was up for grabs at the half as Braymer held a 26-24 lead after leading 12-10 at the end...

Braymer Lady Bobcats Over Lady Hornets

The Lady Bobcats from Braymer played the Hamilton Lady Hornets in the 22nd Annual Hamilton Invitational Basketball Tournament for the opportunity to play for the Consolation Trophy. After a close first quarter, Braymer extended their advantage in the 2nd and 3rd quarters before holding on in the...

Polo Triangular Wrestling Meet

The Polo Panthers hosted a triangular meet on January 26th with Lawson (L) and West Platte (WP). Here are the results for the Panther wrestlers who competed against an opponent. Class: 132-Logan Dietz (L) over Landon Smith by Fall in 1:18 138-Patrick Covey over Dalton Hartman (L) by Fall in 2:46...

Logan O'Dell dribbles around a defender.

Braymer Bobcats vs. Worth County Tigers

Braymer traveled about an hour and a half to play Worth County. The first quarter was evenly paced until Braymer had a couple turnovers. The Tigers were able to pull ahead by 7 at the end of the quarter. Miller was on fire with 12 points. The Tigers rebounded well and hit some 3's to pull ahead...