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Falcons open season 0-2, fall to Higbee, New Franklin

The Fayette High School baseball team opened the season against some of the toughest competition in the area, falling 3-0 at Higbee to open the season on Friday and 8-0 against New Franklin in … more

Building a new culture for Fayette baseball

The Fayette baseball team is coming off its most successful season ever after finishing above .500 for the first time last year, 12-11 overall. But the Falcons will be without many of the components … more

No. 22 Eagles open season with two wins

The Central Methodist baseball team opened the 2024 campaign ranked No. 22 in the nation. On Friday, the Eagles kicked off the season with two wins over Southwestern Assemblies of God Friday in … more

Local basketball teams will play at Mizzou Arena this week

Several area high school basketball teams will have the honor of playing on the biggest stage in the state this week. Fayette, Harrisburg, and Higbee teams are scheduled to play on Thursday and … more

Fayette softball dominates in home opener

The Fayette Lady Falcons dominated in their home opener Thursday, defeating Sturgeon 17-2 in two and a half innings. Junior Peyton Kindle picked up her first win of the season, allowing zero … more

Young Falcon team tasked with defending L&C title

In recent years the Fayette High School softball team has become a Class 2 powerhouse, finishing 24-3 last year and 22-3 in 2021 with a 19-game win streak. The Lady Falcons have won at least 18 games … more

First-year coach to lead young Falcons on gridiron

When the Fayette Falcons take the field for their first game of the season on August 25, they will have a new head coach and first-time starters at nearly every key position. Former Rock Bridge … more

Football team will hold special auction at jamboree

Fayette coach Kole Hinton is introducing something new at this year’s preseason football jamboree, which is Friday night at CMU’s Davis Field. The team will have a merchandise stand where … more

Fayette Disc Golf hosts inaugural summer rec program

The Fayette City Park was host to a Disc Golf Summer Rec Program this summer as well as a Youth Disc Golf Tournament on July 30, headed by Fayette City Park Disc Golf course manager Matthew … more

Fayette, Harrisburg to leave Lewis & Clark to form new conference

Fayette and Harrisburg are bidding farewell to the Lewis & Clark Conference to form a new conference. Cole County R-1 (Russellville), Cole County R-V (Eugene), New Bloomfield R-IlI, Osage County … more

Ball, Oots named NAIA All-Americans

The Central Methodist softball team picked up two NAIA All-American accolades. Fayette native Jordyn Ball and Kelena Oots were recognized by the national office this month.   Oots was named … more

Two Eagles named NAIA baseball All-American

The Central Methodist baseball program garnered two NAIA All-Americans in graduate pitcher Alan West and senior shortstop Robbie Merced.   It marks the seventh time in the last eight … more

CMU runner up in Heart Commissioner’s Cup standings

Central Methodist University finished second in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings for the third-straight year, behind three-time winner Grand View … more

CMU athletics earns highest finish in Learfield Director’s Cup standings

The Central Methodist Department of Athletics concluded the 2022-23 academic year ranked No. 16 in the final release of the NAIA Learfield Director’s Cup standings.   It marks the … more

Optimist Power Pulls draws more than 1,100 spectators

The Fayette Optimist Club hosted one of their most successful tractor pulls in club history at the Howard County Fairgrounds on Saturday night. The 51 st annual Optimist Power Pull drew more than … more

Bulldogs fall to Salisbury in district championship

New Franklin fell behind early and could not rally back against a rock-solid Salisbury team Wednesday night, falling 9-3 at home in the Class 2 District 7 championship. The Bulldogs finish the season … more

Oots Tabbed as Heart Player of the Year, Reardon Coach of the Year

The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced the 2023 Softball All-Conference teams this past week, which featured several Eagles. Altogether, Central boasted eight All-Conference … more

State Bound

Thirty-six track athletes from Fayette, New Franklin, Glasgow, Higbee, and Harrisburg qualified for this weekend’s state high school track meet in Jefferson City. The Glasgow and … more

Fayette blanks Slater in district opener

The third-seeded Fayette Falcons picked up their first district win in nine years with a 10-0 shutout over sixth-seeded Slater in five innings Friday afternoon in New Franklin. The Falcons are … more
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