Local Sports Stories
Third place leaves sour taste for Missouri
By DAVE MATTER of the Tribune’s staff
If there ever were a sign that Missouri’s gymnastics program has raised expectations, it was the dour look on Rob Drass’ face after last night’s Big 12 Championships at the Hearnes Center. The coach sulked into the interview room and apologized for his mood.

Bolerjack lifts Wyoming to WNIT crown
From staff and wire reports
Jodi Bolerjack scored 16 points yesterday to help lead the Wyoming women’s basketball team to a 72-56 victory over Wisconsin in the WNIT championship game in Laramie, Wyo.

Tigers heat up after a delay
By PHILIP BATSON of the Tribune’s staff
When Micaela Minner led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a single to center field, it was just the Missouri softball team’s fourth scattered hit of the game.

Rain chases teams from MU Relays
By JOEL A. ERICKSON of the Tribune’s staff
A track meet is supposed to be about beating the person next to you.

Missouri evens series vs. Kansas
By MATT NESTOR of the Tribune’s staff
As the Missouri baseball team’s leadoff hitter, Evan Frey this year has often been the catalyst, getting on base and setting things up for the power hitters behind him.

SUNDAY Q&A WITH MARIO MOCCIA
Holding on to a keeper
By JOE WALLJASPER Tribune sports editor
Mario Moccia, formerly Mike Alden’s right-hand man at Missouri and now the athletic director at Southern Illinois, has one of the hottest young coaches in the nation in Chris Lowery. Tribune sports editor Joe Walljasper spoke with Moccia on Wednesday to find out how he plans to keep the coach who took the Salukis to the Sweet 16.

No week at the beach for spring sports teams
By RUS BAER of the Tribune’s staff
By the look of this week’s high school sports schedule, spring break is officially over.

Johnson headlines Kewpie golf team
By STEVE WALENTIK of the Tribune’s staff
Chris Johnson sat beside the practice green at A.L. Gustin Golf Course last May and stared at the Class 4 District 5 scoreboard, hoping against hope that the Hickman golf team’s score would hold up.

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