Stories from Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Nevada High School track standouts Calli Beshore and Devin McHugh were on-point at Saturday’s Class 4 sectional meet in Carthage, as the duo punched their ticket to the upcoming state track-and-field championships in Jefferson City. Needing a top four finish to qualify, Beshore was eyeing qualification in two events, the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. ...

EL DORADO SPRINGS — The Sheldon Panthers were their own worst enemy in Monday’s Class 1 sectional clash with powerhouse Walnut Grove (21-1). A batch of Sheldon errors led to an eventual season-ending 13-3, five-inning defeat. Sheldon (6-9) looked strong early, leading off the contest with back-to-back base knocks, courtesy of two-hole hitter Zavery Lamb’s single, followed by a Bryce Lamb extra-base knock...

Tonight’s Class 4 sectional baseball clash with defending state champion Aurora Houn’ Dawgs has been 15 years in the making. It’s been that long since Nevada High School has last reached this round. The first pitch is slated for 5 p.m. from Lyons Stadium...