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Hickman’s Zach Nikin follows the ball during the Hickman lacrosse team’s 10-2 victory over Rock Bridge yesterday at Cosmo Park. The Kewpies retain the Golden Crosse trophy and likely earned a spot in the postseason.  Read the Article

Local Sports Stories
Crafty left-hander slings Rock Bridge past Hickman
By RUS BAER of the Tribune’s staff
If it’s actually possible for a baseball team to cling to a seven-run lead, the Rock Bridge Bruins were doing just that when left-handed reliever Lane Fanguy took the mound last night at Hickman Field with the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth inning.

Good as gold
By DAVE MATTER of the Tribune’s staff
The Golden Crosse is staying put for another year.

Anderson adds size to roster
By STEVE WALENTIK of the Tribune’s staff
Missouri added some size to its roster yesterday when Mineral Area College sophomore Darryl Butterfield signed a letter of intent to play with the Tigers in basketball Coach Mike Anderson’s inaugural season.

Sooners eliminate Missouri
By the Tribune’s staff
Oklahoma’s D.J. Mathis pitched a three-hitter to lead the Sooners to a 4-0 victory over Missouri yesterday to eliminate the Tigers from the Big 12 Softball Tournament in Oklahoma City.

Missouri leads after first day
By the Tribune’s staff
Missouri’s throwers grabbed four of the top six spots in the men’s hammer throw on the first day of the Big 12 Outdoor Championships yesterday in Waco, Texas.

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