Local Sports Stories
The center of unwanted attention
By STEVE WALENTIK of the Tribune’s staff
Thomas Gardner’s time on a basketball court involved a lot less hassle three weeks ago.

MU-Kansas football tilts moved back
By the Tribune’s staff
The next two football games between Missouri and Kansas will take place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

2006 MU football recruits

Stephens succumbs late to Culver-Stockton
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
Culver-Stockton’s Stephanie Kramer found a seam in Stephens College’s zone defense. Guard Ashley Nagel caught the Stars rotating and hit Kramer under the basket with a nice pass. Kramer scored on an easy layup.

Falcons come alive after halftime in Southern Boone Classic semi
By RYAN COLLINS of the Tribune’s staff
ASHLAND - The Southern Boone boys basketball team hung with top-seeded Blair Oaks for a half, but the Falcons opened the third quarter on an 18-5 run en route to a 56-39 victory in the semifinals of the Southern Boone Classic.

Cougars numb pain with win
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
Bryant Chambly had five fresh stitches in his upper lip and couldn’t have cared less.

Gymnasts’ climb continues
By ANGELA BUSCH of the Tribune’s staff
Missouri gymnast Adrienne Perry looked focused as she moved one foot past the other on a narrow beam. Her eyes stared straight ahead as she picked one leg up and pointed it to the ceiling. Her arms extended gracefully as she began to twirl in a half-circle.

Kreklow’s 3-point exhibition paces CFS
By the Tribune’s staff
Ricky Kreklow went 7 for 7 from 3-point range and scored 32 points to lead Christian Fellowship to an 85-53 victory over Crosspoint Christian last night in the Midwest Basketball Tournament in St. Louis.

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