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VHS Lady Eagles had a phenomenal week with wins over Belle to win the Battle of Maries County and a win against Plato in the first round of district play. Pictured above is Senior and Captain Aubrey Schwartze knocking down a 3-point shot over the closing out defender as teammate Macie Rowden watches on. Pictured below is Ella Hollis (left)running the point guard position and Scarlett Weeks (right) pictured shooting a spot up 3-point shot with impeccable form over Crocker.
VHS Lady Eagles capture county crown before advancing to round two of district play
VIENNA — The Vienna High School girls basketball team continued their hot streak this season, highlighted by a thrilling victory over Maries County rival Belle on Feb. 19. And advancing to the … more
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Bland’s Lady Bears open volleyball season this week
Throughout the next month, volleyballs will be flying at Bland Middle School (BMS) during the upcoming season of Lady Bear volleyball which begins this week. Hosting Steelville’s Lady … more
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Anastyn Lansford (above) takes a shot for Belle’s Lady Tigers in last Thursday’s Battle of Maries County girls basketball game at Vienna High School.
Lady Tigers end regular season with home victory over South Callaway
Falling 49-34 last Thursday night against Vienna’s Lady Eagles in the annual Battle of Maries County girls basketball game, Biance Stocks’ Belle Lady Tigers looked to end their regular season the … more
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Junior Teagan James is pictured holding a commemorative sign after surpassing 1,000 career points for Vienna High School, a milestone achieved during the Eagles’ final regular-season game vs. Russellville. James is surrounded by teammates, cheerleaders and coaches Chandler Harker and Tim Simmons, who joined in recognizing the achievement as the gym paused to celebrate the moment for the captain.
James joins 1,000 career points club during VHS senior week
VIENNA — The final week of the regular season for the Vienna Eagles boys basketball team delivered both heartbreak and celebration, highlighted by junior captain Teagan James reaching the … more
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Natalie Lansford handles the basketball for Belle.
Lady Tigers score home victory over Newburg
Posting a 45-31 victory on their home court last Monday over Newburg, Biance Stocks’ Belle Lady Tigers went for two more wins last week hosting Fatima’s Lady Comets last Thursday before hitting … more
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Junior Guard Hunter Schwartze showcases his leaping ability and rises above a St. Elizabeth defender for a contested jumper inside the paint, drawing contact as he releases the shot.
Depth fuels VHS Eagles during three game stretch
VIENNA — A packed week of games tested the VHS varsity boys basketball team, and the Eagles responded with two victories in three outings to move their season record to 11-13 as postseason play … more
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Belle JV Tiger basketball players handling the basketball against Bourbon’s JV Warhawks (clockwise from below) include Cooper Guinn, David Skaggs and Malachi Fredendall.
JV Tigers settle for second place at Bourbon
Posting a 47-15 victory over the host Warhawks last Wednesday night during first-round action at the Bourbon JV Boys Basketball Tournament at Bourbon High School. Holding off Vienna 56-51 in the … more
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Vienna Lady Eagles put on a dominating 64-26 win display on Feb. 9 against Bunceton then match up against St. Elizabeth. Pictured above is Junior Guard Ella Hollis driving to the basket off a pick and roll set by Macie Rowden vs St. E. Pictured right is Liberty Rowden shooting and knocking down a 3-point jump shot with amazing shooting form. Pictured below is the student section decked out in Superhero gear with Gage Curler doing his best flying impersonation.
Mirror week across VHS basketball programs
VIENNA — In a rare twist, the Vienna Lady Eagles followed nearly the same path as the varsity boys last week, facing identical opponents and finishing with the same 2-1 record. Wins over Bunceton … more
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VHS JV Boys Basketball team poses for their third place finish at the annual Bourbon JV Tournament after an impressive team performance and buzzer beater from Talan Reeves. Pictured from left is Cooper Kleffner, Paxten Jeremy, Bryce Ewers, Parker James, holding the trophy is MVP Talan Reeves, Tyler Hallahan, Gage Curler, Wyatt Wulff, Jaiden Hayes and Chase Young. Head Coach Tim Simmons is also pictured in the back right.
Reeves hits buzzer beater lifting JV Eagles to third place finish
VIENNA — For nearly the entire game, the Vienna junior varsity Eagles were chasing the scoreboard. In the final seconds, sophomore Talan Reeves made sure they finished on top. Reeves drilled a … more
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Kooper Elrod eyes the basket for Belle’s Tigers during their 69-64 overtime loss last Tuesday night on the road at Steelville against the Cardinals. Both teams could meet again in the district semifinals next week in Laquey.
Tigers end regular season with road win at Fatima
Denied a chance at an outright Gasconade Valley Conference (GVC) title following a 69-64 overtime loss at Steelville last Tuesday night, Jeff Schultz’s Belle Tigers looked to end their regular … more
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Lady Tiger basketball players helping Belle overcome an 11-0 deficit in the opening quarter of their 46-38 senior-night victory over Salem (clockwise from bottom right) include Aubrey Rehmert, Ava Feeler, Anastyn Lansford and Natalie Lansford. Group photos from senior night will run in next weeks edition of the Maries County Advocate.
Lady Tigers overcome 11-0 deficit for senior-night win
Ending January with a victory over Eugene in the Russellville Girls Basketball Tournament consolation championship game, Biance Stocks’ Belle Lady Tigers looked to kick of the month of February … more
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The Vienna Varsity Eagles defeated Jamestown 58-46 on “Pink Out Night.” Pictured at left, Teagan James pulls up for a floater in the paint, two of his game-high 24 points. Also pictured, Jude Stricklan hustles to save a loose ball headed out of bounds to give the Eagles another scoring opportunity. Below, the student section fills the Eagles Nest in pink attire in support of school spirit.
Eagles rally for key win
VIENNA — The past week has been a rollercoaster for the Vienna Eagles boys basketball team. Over three games, the team went 1-2, with losses to Calvary Lutheran and Newburg sandwiching a thrilling … more
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Avery Craigmiles attacks the basket for Belle’s Tigers during homecoming basketball action against Missouri Military Academy’s Colonels Friday night at Belle High School.
Tigers secure first 20-win campaign since 2005
Posting three wins last week, Jeff Schultz’ Belle Tigers secured their first 20-win season in over two decades with victories over Bourbon (112-22), the Rolla Royals (79-65) and Missouri Military … more
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The Vienna Lady Eagles are pictured alongside Senior Captain Aubrey Schwartze following her milestone achievement of 1,500 points and 1,000 rebounds as a Lady Eagle, with the cheer squad positioned in front. Pictured on the team from left to right are Alexis Curtis, Liberty Rowden, Kenna Roberds, Aubrey Schwartze, Macie Rowden, Scarlett Weeks, Ella Hollis and Delaney Schwartze. Aubrey Schwartze holds a basketball signed by some of her teammates after the game.
History in the making
VIENNA — Basketball has always been a part of Aubrey Schwartze’s life. From the moment she dribbled a ball across a gym during her toddler years, it was clear her passion for the game would run … more
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VMS Eagles Basetball team (left) traveled to Iberia this past weekend to face the Belle Tigers (wearing Bland jerseys) is pictured posing after there 29-23 Overtime win. Tanner Hallahan (top left) shows off his leaping ability and knocks down a jumper from the paint. Drew Crum (top right) is pictured shooting over the defender and draining the jumpshot.
Overtime reveals future battles with VMS Basketball
VIENNA — What unfolded on the middle school court in Iberia Saturday morning felt larger than a typical season game. Vienna Middle School and Belle Middle School (wearing Bland jerseys) met in a … more
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VHS Eagles defeated the Prairie Home Panthers 74-41 on the road. Pictued above is Hunter Schwartze (top left) shooting and draining an and-1 jumper from the baseline. He would go on to convert the free throw to add three points to the Eagles score. Dylan Long (top right) makes a right handed layup from the left side of the basket over a defender for just two of his season high 16 points on the night. Captain Teagan James (bottom right) shoots a turn around jumper after getting fouled/pushed by number 3 on the Panthers. The call was made on the floor and not a shooting foul. Jayce Bertoni (bottom left) knocks down a mid range jump shot over a taller defender to help push Vienna past Prairie Home.
Eagles spoil Prairie Home’s homecoming
VIENNA — The Vienna Eagles boys basketball team scored two crucial wins last week, including a dominant 74-41 victory over Prairie Home on their homecoming night, moving their record from 6-10 to … more
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Senior and Captain Aubrey Schwartze (above) is pictured drawfing a foul on the defender as she goes up for a jumpshot. She would go to the line where she would go 14-16 on her attempts as Vienna Lady Eagles defeat Prairie Home 69-40 on the road.
Lady Eagles extend win streak to six
VIENNA — The Vienna Lady Eagles continued their surge on Jan. 30, rolling past Prairie Home 69-40 on the road before backing it up with a physical home win against Steelville on Feb 2. to push … more
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Belle Lady Tiger basketball team members (above) gather for a group photo following their 44-32 victory Saturday afternoon over Eugene’s Lady Eagles in the consolation championship game of the Russellville Girls Basketball Tournament played at Russellville High School.
Lady Tigers claim consolation hardware from Russellville tournament
Dropping games in pool play to Iberia (74-42) and Russellville (46-45) at the Russellville Girls Basketball Tournament, Biance Stocks’ Belle Lady Tigers looked to end their week in Cole County on a … more
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Belle Tiger basketball team members (above) coached by Jeff Schultz gather for a team photo with the second-place plaque following their 62-36 loss in the Hermann Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament championship game Saturday night against St. James’ Tigers.
Belle’s Tigers settle for second place at Hermann
HERMANN — Turning back New Haven (60-42) and Hermann (52-48) in first-round and championship semifinal action respectively, Jeff Schultz’s Belle Tigers earned a shot at their second consecutive … more
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JV Eagle Basketball players put on a show against Stoutland. Wyatt Wulff (top) attempts to make a fadeaway shot from the key, he was fouled and made one free throw from the line. Chase Weeks (bottom left) drives to the basket and finishes with a left handed layup in traffic. Cooper Kleffner (bottom right) catches the ball and drills a beautiful 3-pointer from the corner.
JV Eagles defense sets the tone as Vienna locks down Stoutland
VIENNA — Before the Vienna girls varsity took the floor and before the Mini Cheer Camp performance brought the crowd to its feet, the Vienna JV boys set the tone on Jan. 22 with a defensive … more
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