Stories from Monday, July 7, 2008

The Nevada Red Sox dropped both games of a doubleheader against Neosho last night, 6-5 and 14-1. Neither team was able to get any kind of offense going in the first inning of game one, both coming away with no hits and no runs in the frame. But, Red Sox starter Ryan Austin was able to record one strikeout...

The McGennis Youth Center will be offering swim lessons again this summer. Six lessons for $20 each will be offered on July 9-11, and July 16-18, from 6-7 p.m. The lessons are for children ages two and up. To sign up, contact the McGennis Youth Center supervisor at (417) 484-3216 by Wednesday, July 9...

Griffons shortstop Tommy Fitzgerald is safe at home in the seventh inning while SW Elite catcher Jerrod Alexander waits for throw to home during Friday night's game at Lyons Stadium. Alexander, a 2008 NHS graduate, will be playing baseball next year for North Central Community College, Trenton. ...