Stories from Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Nevada High School senior Cameron Diaz recently showcased his skillset on the gridiron, representing Nevada Tigers’ football and the United States as a member of American Football Worldwide’s ELITE football team. Diaz, a standout cornerback for Nevada, helped AFW ELITE defeat Ireland’s National 20U team 53-6. ...

The “new” Nevada Speedway kicked off its 2017 season in style Saturday evening, as a pair of local racers notched first-place finishes. In the Street Stock division, Nevada’s Karl Lehmann sped into victory lane, while fellow Nevadan Jon Sheets flew the checkers in the Late Model division...

The Nevada Tigers have had an eventful two days at Lyons Stadium, picking up a pair of convincing victories over Archbishop O’Hara on Monday, before suffering a 6-1 setback to St. Pius X Tuesday evening. The trio of West Central Conference contests brings Nevada’s record to 10-7 overall and 5-5 in WCC-play, as the Tigers conclude their conference slate...

After its triumphant regional championship victory over St. Louis Community College on Sunday, the Cottey Comets softball team will look to keep its season alive at the NJCAA Division II District Championships, Thursday in Danville, Ill. The Comets (15-17) matchup with the Danville Area Community College Lady Jaguars –– Region 24 representatives...

While in Kansas City last year with her summer softball team, the Outsiders, Auxvasse, Missouri native Patri Eckert was ready to call it quits on her softball career. Eckert, who was under the weather and dealing with a knee injury suffered the previous day, was informed that a college coach had showed up to watch her play...

The Sheldon Panthers cruised to a 9-3 Golden Valley Vernon County Conference road victory over the Miami Eagles, Friday. The win improves Sheldon to 6-5 overall and 5-1 in GVVC-play. Sheldon trailed 2-1 at the conclusion of three innings, before plating three runs in the sixth followed by five in the top of the seventh to go on top 9-2. Miami was able to push a run across in the home-half of the seventh for the final six-run margin...