From staff reports
Harlem Legends
to play at Webb City
WEBB CITY, Mo. — The Harlem Legends will appear in the Webb City High School gym at 2 p.m. on Nov. 2.
Tickets for the benefit game are $10 and $5. Legends players include former Missouri Western standout Larry “Gator” Rivers.
Tickets can be bought at Central United Methodist Church, Gary Price Insurance, Carterville Gym, Mid-Missouri Bank, Southwest Missouri Bank and Dugout Sport Shop.
The game is presented by the Michael Douglas Youth Foundation.
Details: (417) 673-4238, or visit www.harlemlegends.com.
CHC seeded first
in volleyball district
DIAMOND, Mo. — The College Heights volleyball team has been seeded No. 1 for the Class 2 District 11 Tournament scheduled Oct. 27-28.
College Heights and second-seeded Diamond have byes in the six-team tourney.
Opening matches on Oct. 27 are Sarcoxie vs. No. 4 Southwest at 6 p.m. and third-seeded Pierce City vs. Purdy at 7:15.
Semifinals will be held at 6 p.m. and 7:15 the next night with the final set 30 minutes after the finish of the second semifinal.
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No. 10 Gorillas beat MSSU women
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Camdenton pulls away from Eagles
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Big second half lifts Crowder past Cottey
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Yocom, at age 26, joins Reeds Spring prep hall of fame
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MSSU women face league-leading Pittsburg State
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