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Holton at Columbus sectional football 11/14/2014

Members of The Holton Recorder’s 2014 All-County girls cross country team are pictured above, including (front row, left to right) Katie Hanshaw (RVHS), Alex Myers (HHS), Kaitlynn Little (JHHS), (back row, left to right) Tamo Thomas (RVHS), Kaytlyn Gooderl (RVHS), Emily Degenhardt (HHS) and Alexis Rieschick (JHHS).

Young, talented runners earn All-County honors

While only one runner from Jackson County qualified for state cross country competition this season, that did not detract from the successes had by several Holton, Jackson Heights and Royal Valley runners this fall. Among the female runners in the county, there was much progress made throughout the...

The Holton Recorder’s All-County boys cross country team is pictured above and includes (front row, left to right) Kwaki Spoonhunter (RVHS), Seth Holliday (JHHS), Riley Strader (HHS), (back row, left to right) Patrick Broxterman (RVHS), Eugene Masquat (RVHS), Braden Dohl (JHHS) and Tristan Parks (HHS).

Consistency pays off for All-County boys CC selections

Competing in a couple of tough leagues this fall, including one that featured an eventual state runner-up, the Jackson County boys cross country teams held their own week in and week out. Among the stiff competition, the Cobras, Panthers and Wildcats did not back down and earned some great...

HHS running back Indie Allen (shown above, left) follows lineman Dean Klahr (middle left) on one of his three touchdown runs in Holton's 54-8 regional win over Osawatomie.

Holton offense rolls in regional football battle

From start to finish, there was no question of who was in control of Friday’s regional showdown between the Holton and Osawatomie football teams to start Class 4A-DII playoff action. The Wildcats scored on every offensive possession on the way to a 54-8 victory over the visiting Trojans. To paint a...

Holton vs. Osawatomie regional football 11/7/2014

Teammates Anna Lee Johnson (shown above, middle front right) and Erica Pruyser (middle front left) share an emotional moment after the Panthers defeated Iola to claim the third-place trophy at the 4A-DII state volleyball tournament.

Panther volleyball ends historic season by claiming first ever state trophy

For a team playing in its first state tournament in program history, which spans 40 years, there were bound to be some jitters for the Royal Valley volleyball team over the weekend, especially when the Panthers found themselves playing for a third-place trophy. That certainly could have added to...

Panther RB Derrick Barger (shown above, middle) tries to break free from the grasp of Wildcat Justin Pool (left) in the midst of a long run that set up RV's lone touchdown in a 51-6 loss.

Turnovers plague RV in final district match-up with Holton

With the Holton football team having already locked up the district title, there may have appeared to be very little for the Wildcats to play for in Friday’s district finale against Royal Valley in Hoyt. The Panthers had been eliminated from playoff contention the previous week and Royal Valley...

Area athletes excel in state competition

On a big stage, several area athletes turned in strong postseason performances this past weekend. Among them were some athletes from ACCHS and Wetmore. At the Class 3A state cross country meet in Lawrence, the Atchison County girls turned in another stellar effort as the team finished fifth and...

Royal Valley volleyball at 4A-DII state tournament 11/1/2014

The Panthers wrap up their first ever appearance at the state volleyball tournament by winning the consolation final and claiming the third-place trophy.

Holton vs. Royal Valley 10/31/2014

County rivals Holton and Royal Valley face off in the district football finale.